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Name: AHEL 1083 (2013/2014) THURSDAY, 15 AUGUST 2013 SECTION A: 40 MARKS SECTION B: 30 MARKS SECTION C: 30 MARKS SECTION A: ESSAY WRITING [Total: 40 marks] Choose ONE of the topics below. Write an essay of not less than 350 words on it. 1. The causes of road accidents in Malaysia. 2. Write a story in which you were a victim of a snatch theft. SECTION B: GRAMMAR (30 MARKS) PART I: Word Form (10 marks) Each of the blanks below stands for a correct form of word suggested in the brackets. Write ONE word as your answer. Eg: The scenery here is so ______ that I decided to stay for another day. (beauty) ANSWER: beautiful 1. Jason’s boss advised him to attend an _____ management course. (angry) 2. That _____ dressed woman is†¦show more content†¦10. She could not complete the work because she did not brought her laptop. PART III: CLOZE PASSAGE (10 MARKS) Each of the numbered blanks stands for ONE word that has been omitted. Write an appropriate word for each blank in your answer booklet. Unemployment among Malaysian graduates has been getting much attention. A study conducted by the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers __(1)__ 2010 found certain reasons to be the cause of this problem. Firstly, these graduates __(2)__ poor language skills. They are often hampered __(3)__ their poor communication skills in English and they should work on improving their command of the language. The graduates admitted that they have only themselves to _(4)_ blamed for being unemployed. Potential employers _(5)_ interviewed them did not seem to be impressed with their performance. The study also showed that graduates were unemployed because they _(6)_ self-confidence. Graduates are expected to be dynamic and fearless, _(7)_ they often appear timid and uncertain during the interview process. Unemployment among Malaysian graduates also _(8)_ to their choosy attitude. Graduates want a high salary but they do _(9)_ want long working hours. They also prefer jobs in major cities _(10)_ than in smaller towns. Graduates need to realise that unemployment can be overcome if they are willing to change their attitude and mindset towards employment. (Adapted from: March 2012.