Foundations in Applied English Language Studies (ENG1502)
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ENG1502 assignment 3 semester 1 (720331)
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Foundations in Applied English Language Studies (ENG1502)
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University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Assignment 03
This assignment is based on all the Units of the TUT 501, with particular focus on Unit 7.
Study the text below and answer the questions that follow.
Water crisis in South Africa
A new report by South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation paints a grim picture of the quali...
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Assignment 1 Semester 1 2024
Due Date: 22 August 2024
Unique Number : 720331
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1. What is the writer’s purpose with this text? Support the answer by referring closely to the
text. (10 marks)
2. Who are the potential audience of the text? Explain and support your answer by referring
to the text. (10 marks)
3. What is the tone of the text? Support your answer by referring closely to the text. (10
marks)
4. What is the genre of this text? Support your answer by referring to the text. (10 marks)
5. Identify some linguistic features in the text and show how they have been used to convey
the message. (10 marks)
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, 1. What is the writer’s purpose with this text? Support the answer by referring
closely to the text. (10 marks)
The writer’s purpose is to highlight the serious issues with South Africa’s water
quality and infrastructure, aiming to raise awareness and possibly prompt action.
This is evidenced by the detailed reporting on the findings of the Blue Drop Audit
Report, which includes alarming statistics about the state of the country's water
systems.
Supporting evidence:
The text mentions that “the quality of the country’s drinkable water is getting
worse” and that “nearly half (46%) of all water supply systems pose acute
human health risks.”
The writer provides specific statistics, such as “more than two thirds (67.6%)
of all wastewater treatment works are close to failure.”
The report shows “over 47% of all clean and treated water was lost through
leaks.”
The writer highlights the severe risks to public health, such as “gastro
illnesses with diarrhoea usually being the prime symptom” and mentions
specific diseases like cholera and typhoid.
The text criticizes the lack of communication from municipalities, noting that
“more than half of the country’s municipalities (57%) do not notify water users
when they discover that the water has been contaminated.”
2. Who are the potential audience of the text? Explain and support your
answer by referring to the text. (10 marks)
The potential audience includes South African citizens, policymakers, water service
authorities, and public health officials.
Supporting evidence:
The detailed information about water contamination and infrastructure issues
is pertinent to South African citizens who rely on safe drinking water.
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