Reading Material for Exit Exam Tutorial

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Compiled by

Dr. Walaipom Chaya

Chair of Business English Department

Faculty of Liberal Arts

Southeast Bangkok College

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Before You ReadA. Connect with the topic. Read these dictionary definitions and answer the

questions below.

rliZ! l,vai;m'tH:I noun aperson who says that they will do a jobwithout being forced or without beingpaid: They're asking for volunteers 10help at the children's hospital,

from the Oxford sos«American Dictiol)ory for learners of English

rliZ! I, valDll'tlrl verb tosay that you will do a job withoutbeing forced or without being paid:J vollillteered to do the dishes.

1. Think of something you volunteered to do for a friend, family member,or organization. W110did you help? What did you do?

2. What volunteer organizations do you know? What do they do? Fill inthe chart below.

B. Pair work. Discuss your answers to Exercise A with a partner.

C. Preview the reading. Moveyour eyes quickly over the reading onpages 33-34. Look at the reading for only 1-2 minutes. Then completethe Previewing Chart below.

1. Title of the reading: _

2. Names of people and places inthe reading. (Lisr 2 more.)

Nishinomiyq :{qpan

3. I(ey words. (What words appearseveral times? Ust 2 more.}

bUild I4. I think this reading is probably about

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Helping Othersby Mariko Asano

Habitat for Humanity Internatibnal-or Habitat-is a nonprofitorganization that helps people in need I build houses. Since 1976, volunteersfor Habitat have served more than 600,000 families worldwide. Accordingto Habitat, however, there are still more than 1.6 billion people in the world

:; without decent housing. 2 In the article below,Manko Asano talks about herexperience as a Habitat volunteer. She has traveled to the Philippines threetimes to help build houses for people who need them.

I am 24 years old, and I grew up in Nishinorniva, Japan. Several yearsago, I went to Negros Island in the Philippines as a Habitat volunteer.

10 TI1iswas the first ofthree trips I have taken to the Philippines as avolunteer. For me, the idea of building somebody's house abroad was veryexciting. The next year I returned to Negros Island as a Habitat volunteer.111istime I went as a student leader with 28 classmates from KyotoUniversity of Foreign Studies.

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Culture andLanguage Notespage 144

I in need needing help

2 decent housing hOllsing of an acceptable standard, livable housing

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15 Both the staff and the families on Negros Island became dear friendsof the work team I led.t Meeting these people was wonderful for eachof us. Their lifestyle reminded us of the meaning and value of life. Thepeople also helped us appreciate the more valuable things in life, such asspending time with your family, friends, and neighbors; developing close

20 relationships; helping each other; and appreciating what you do have.These things are sometimes forgotten in an affluent" country like Japan.

We thought we came to the Philippines to help the Filipino people, butthey helped us to see something valuable. They generously offered theirfood, space, and hearts> in a way we were unaccustomed to. (Would you

25 give up your bed for a stranger and sleep on the uncomfortable cementfloor at your own houset)

When I took my third trip to the Philippines as a Habitat volunteer, Iwas assigned t06 a house with young people from around the world. In mygroup, there were Filipinos, Americans, Indians, Koreans, and Japanese.

30 We worked together to complete a house for a family we met on the site'?On the last day, all of us stood inside a room we had built in just a week,feeling a sense of fulfillment." Even now we keep in touch across theworld. Some of us are actively involved in Habitat in different countries.

Habitat brings people together and helps us realize that people all35 over the world care about each other. Habitat sends the very important

message that we can all be friends. Being involved with Habitat forHumanity has changed my life. I've learned that I can make a difference?in the world.

Word Count 443 Reading Time: .. _(Minutes)

Words per Minute: _(Word CounVReading Time)

3 the work team .1led the group of workers I was responsible for4 affluent wealthy

5 offered their food, space, and hearts gave us food, a place to stay. and kindness6 assigned to was sent ttl work in; was given a.job in7 on the site at the place (where they built the house)8. sense of fulfillment feeling of accomplishment9 make a difference do something important

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After You ReadUnderstanding the Iext :A. ComprehensionFor each item below, fill in the correct circle,

1. Finding the Main Idea This reading is about _'® a woman's experience traveling to the Philippines® giving money to people for housingCD how helping people can change your life

2. Scanning for Details Which statement is true?® Habitat for Humanity is more than 30 years old,® TIle writer is an employee of Habitat for Humanity,CD The writer has helped to build houses in more than one country,

3. Scanning for Details How many classmates went with Mariko on hersecond trip?®24® 28CD 35

4. Scanning for Details Mariko Asano went to Negros Island with students from _,® Kyoto University of Foreign Studies® Nishinomiya, JapanCD the Philippines

5. Scanning for Details On her second trip, Mariko _.® slept on the floor of sorneone's house® slept in a bed in sorneone's houseCD stayed in a small comfortable hotel

B. VocabularyUnderline these words in the reading passage on pages 33-34. Then matcheach word with its definition to the right.

1. _ appreciate

2. _grewup

3. _ keep in touch

4. __ relationships

5. _ staff

a. stay connected to someone by calling or writing

b. friendships

c. a group or team of people who work togetherd. like, know the value ot sometrung

e. got older, changed from a child to an adult

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C. Consider the IssuesWork with a partner to answer the questions below.

1. In paragraph 3 (lines 15-21), what does Mariko Asano say are the valuablethings in life? List four things below.

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Choose one of Marikos ideas and discuss why you think it is important.ExampleA: I think it's important to help each other because together we are

stronger.B: I agree. When we help another person, we become better people

ourselves.

2. In your opinion, what are some of the positive and negative things aboutvolunteering for Habitat? Add your ideas to the chart below.

1. You can help other people. 1. You don't earn any money.

3. _ 3. __

Based on the information in your chart, would you encourage someone tovolunteer for Habitat? Why or why not?

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Building Vocabulary

Using Prefmes: un-, im-, in-, ir-You can change the meaning of many adjectives by adding a prefix thatmeans not: L111-, im-, in-, ir-,For example, the word unimportant means not important and the wordinactive means not active,

Examples

un­

unaccustomeduncomfortableunprofitableunwiseunimportantunhelpfulunsuccessfulunhealthy

im-immobileimpermanent.impossibleimmature

in­inconvenientincompleteInactiveinexperiencedindependent

ir~irregular

. irreplaceableirresponsible

A. Add the correct prefix (UJ1-, im-, in-, ir-) to each adjective below to makethe meaning negative.

1. Is it JrrLpossible to learn a new language in one year?

2. Do you think sleeping on a cement floor would be very__ comfortable?

3. Would you like to try living in a place that you're __ accustomed to?

4. Do you think it's difficult to work on a project with an __ experiencedteam of volunteers?

5. Do you think that working for a group like Habitat is an __ regularkind of job?

6. Do you think that money is __ important for organizations likeHabitat?

7. Have you-ever been. asked to do a job so difficult that you thought itwas _possible?

B. Pair work. Ask a partner the questions from Activity A.

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Reading SkillIdentifying the Topic and Main IdeaTo identify the topic of a reading, ask: What is the reading about?To identify themain idea of a reading, ask: What is the most importantthing the writer says about the topic?Example

The topic-of the reading on pages 33:"'34 is volunteeringfor Habitat.'the writer's main.idea is (hat volunteering to he1p other people can changeyour life.

A. Analyze the ReadingLook back at the readings in Chapters 1,2, and 3 and complete this chart.(More than one answer may be correct.)

1. AreYouGetting EnoughSleep?(pages 1-10)

UrOing without sleepcan be badfor yourhtalth

2. Mika's Homestayin London(pages 11-20j

3. It's Not Always Blackand White.(pages 21-30)

4. Helping Others{pages 31-40;

volunteering for Habitat Volunteering to fll:ipomer people cqnchange. your Itfo.

Compare Y0ul! answers with a partner.

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B. Apply the Reading SkillRead the two introductions below, Then answer the questions by filling in thecorrect circle,

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01' NQt to Buy M<J.l1y"pe§plebelieve organic food is benet fot yourhealth. than food groW,1 the "(~a<:fidonar'way, It is also more expensive, 'Farmerswho grow organic' food d? ..~orpsechemicals like pesticides (chemicals used'. I

to kill insects), But the U.S, rr ..,,·.-rn,."''''Msays that organic food ishealthier than food which is 5r'v,~~n"',!.t;:.';,the traditional wav,disagree, In this article, youinterview with people .onthis issue. Then you will. have 'rofor yourself is organic foodor not?'

2. a£Vu~beans at the ...' .I'SU()ermarket

Some people spend ajar of money'on lotions, makeup, and hair­

products to make themselves' lookmore beautiful. Here's somethingthey may not know: screnrific studiesshow that beautiful skin begins withwhat we pur in our mouths=-norwhat we pur on our faces orhalr, Read,,,,,·this article ro find OUt which foods" Itcan make YOU more beautiful. Forger "the lotion', and try some brocc~liinstead] ' ,

1. The topic of Reading 1 is _'® beauty@ food

CD health® shopping

2. The topic of Reading 2 is _,

® beauty® foodCO health® shopping

3. 111emain.idea of Reading 1 is that __ ,® organic food is healthier than other food® organic.food is more expensive than traditionally grown foodCD organic food may or may not be better than traditionally grown food® organic food does not have pesticides

4. The main idea of ReadingZ is that _,® people should buy lotion and makeup at the supermarket® people can make lotion and makeup from foodCO scientists are testing beauty products more than before® people can become more beautiful by eating certain foods

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Reading. Part 1

Questions 1 - 5

Look at the text in each question.What does it say?Mark the correct letter A, B or C on your answer sheet.

Example:

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~ FORSALE·~Rainfore5t Computer Game

2-4 playersBought laf>tmonth

Played once - works perfectlyPhoneTom:255324

Answer: L~];.~~ I

The advert says the computer game

A is almost new and in good condition.

B does not work on the seller's computer.

C is only suitable for younger players.

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r,'We're outside the cinema. Text, 'i( you're ~oingto be late an~'we'll wairand watch the mix!film. If you're not coming, we'llgo in now.Stefan

What should Peter do?

A let Stefan know if he is delayed

B tell Stefan which film he wants to watch

C wait for Stefan inside the cinema

A Lina would like.to know if Natasha is going todo her history homework later this evening.

B Lina wants to compare the notes she wroteabout the history homework with Natasha's.

C Una hopes she can look at the informationNatasha has for the history homework.

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" ,f.; '. '., _', L"1.FQShQ,~--rLJnarang.She's lost the, Inotes, she tbok,'in class about,"

, , .the hIstory homeworkand .

Iwants to borrow yours. She Ican come here later for them.!

1if that's OK.

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1F1l'©17il'il: Monica"if©: Anna

Hi. Haveyou remembered aboutthe youth club camping trip?

We have to tell the organisertomorrow jf we're interested and Iwanted to know if you are going.

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Swimming.' Club

Saturday's competitionstarts af6.30 pm.

Arrive one hour before for·a. practice swim.

5Zoe

I won't be back in time totake you to dance class. Ihave arranged for Emily'smum to collect you at 5.Please be ready andremember your things

Mum

Why has Monica written the email?

A to check if Anna is gOing on the trip

. B to ask Anna to book places on the trip

C to remind Anna about the date of the trip

A The swimming competition will last for onehour.

8 All swimmers should get some practicebefore Saturday.

C There is an opportunity to swim before thecompetition starts.

What must Zoe do?

A Get ready for the dance class before Emily'smother arrives.

B Ask Emily's mother for a lift to the danceclass.

C Collect her things for the dance class fromEmily's mother.

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Reading. Part 2

Questions 6 - 10

The teenagers below are all looking for a magazine to read.On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight magazines for young people.Decide which magazine would be the most suitable for the following teenagers.For questions 6-10, mark the correct letter (A-H) on your answer sheet.

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Olaf would like to read stories that people his own age havewritten. He is also keen on music and would like somerecommendations on the best bands to listen to.

Becca wants to know more about the, lives of famous peoplewho frequently appear in the news. She is also interested inclothes and would like recommendations on what to wear.

.Hiro is interested in learning more about the latest international'events. He is also keen on the cinema and would like to readdifferent opinions on what to see.

Gina is interested in geography and the natural world. Shewould also like to read articles that tell her about the lives ofpeople from other countries.

Chris enjoys qoinq to concerts and wants to find out more aboutthe people in his favourite bands. He is also keen to readarticles written by other teenagers.

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Teen Magazines

A Youth World is an entertainmentmagazine full of ideas on what to do.lt provides details of all the latestfilms, concerts, exhibitions andfashion shows. If you are someonewho prefers to stay in, it alsorecommends the best DVDstowatch.

c NS Teens magazine is well-knownfor its wildlife and environmentalcontent but it also has articles onthe history and culture of peoplefrom around the world. Some ofthe articles are long and detailedbut the magazine is also famous forits fantastic photo-journalism.There are also letters from readersas wellas maps and fact sheets.

E Top Teens .is easy to read and full ofcolour photographs. There are arange of different sectionsincluding those offering fashion andbeauty advice. But the majority ofits pages are devoted to interviewswith the popular, well-known starsof cinema, music and.sport.

G Teenplus is very different from theaverage teen magazine that simply offersarticles onpopstars andfashion.Thisexciting new magazine informs readersabout What is happening in the worldthrough its in-depth articles oncurrentaffairs, politics andscience.It alsooffers a variety of reviews on recentbooks, films and music CDs.

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B Teens Now is a successful musicmagazine for teenagers that listswho is playing, where and whenand how to get tickets.Interviews with well-knownsingers and groups as well asdetailed biographies areincluded. It also gives its readersthe chance to send in their ownarticles.

o Some leadingjournalists write forTeen People, a musicmagazineaimed at the teen market. There areinterviewswith newbands aswell asthe latest news on recordings, toursand festivals. A popular feature isthe annual reader's vote for the bestnew band.

F The only environmental magazinewritten by teenagers for teenagersis Young WB. Readers are invitedto send their articles andphotographs to the magazine'soffices and material is chosen forthe next issue. As well as articlesabout the natural world, themagazine also has many specialoffers and competitions.

H No journalists write for TeenVoice. This magazine dependscompletely on articles sent in byits teenage readers. It gives youngpeople the opportunity to publishtheir creative work, such as poemsor short works of fiction or tovoice their opinions on importantissues. They can also writereviews of the latest music CDs.

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