, ENG2611 OCT/NOV 2023
SECTION A
Read the questions below carefully and write all your responses in
paragraph form.
QUESTION 1
1.1. Leland et al. (2013) suggest that we must read what we
understand because if a piece is beyond our understanding, then
we get nothing out of it. Do you agree with this view? Briefly
explain your answer in a paragraph of no more than FIVE
sentences. (5 marks
Yes, I agree with the view presented by Leland et al. (2013). When we
read something beyond our understanding, we struggle to comprehend
the information, and as a result, we are unable to fully grasp the
intended meaning or extract any valuable insights. High-level
vocabulary, complex sentence structures, and unfamiliar concepts can
all hinder our ability to comprehend a piece of writing. In order to
benefit from reading, it is important to choose materials that align with
our current level of understanding, ensuring that we are able to engage
with the content and gain new knowledge or perspectives. This
approach allows us to make the most of our reading time and
continuously build upon our understanding and comprehension
abilities.
1.2. In a paragraph of no more than 200 words, explain in what way
the language skills of reading and writing have a symbiotic
relationship? Provide ONE suitable example to illustrate the symbiotic
relationship between these two skills.
SECTION A
Read the questions below carefully and write all your responses in
paragraph form.
QUESTION 1
1.1. Leland et al. (2013) suggest that we must read what we
understand because if a piece is beyond our understanding, then
we get nothing out of it. Do you agree with this view? Briefly
explain your answer in a paragraph of no more than FIVE
sentences. (5 marks
Yes, I agree with the view presented by Leland et al. (2013). When we
read something beyond our understanding, we struggle to comprehend
the information, and as a result, we are unable to fully grasp the
intended meaning or extract any valuable insights. High-level
vocabulary, complex sentence structures, and unfamiliar concepts can
all hinder our ability to comprehend a piece of writing. In order to
benefit from reading, it is important to choose materials that align with
our current level of understanding, ensuring that we are able to engage
with the content and gain new knowledge or perspectives. This
approach allows us to make the most of our reading time and
continuously build upon our understanding and comprehension
abilities.
1.2. In a paragraph of no more than 200 words, explain in what way
the language skills of reading and writing have a symbiotic
relationship? Provide ONE suitable example to illustrate the symbiotic
relationship between these two skills.
