Professional English 1 (ENGL3101)
Higher Institute of Transport and Logistics (HITL)
Semester: First Semester
Level: 300
Year: 2018
THE UNIVERSITY OF BAMENDA
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
School/ Faculty: HITL Department: General Studies Lecturer(s): Dr Kelen Ernesta
Level: 300 Semester: First Academic Year: 2017/2018
Course Code: ENGL 2101 Course Title: Professional English 1 Hall: HITL 03, 04, 05
Date: 28/03/2018 Duration: 2 hours Time: 1-3
Instruction(s): Answer all questions in the answer booklet. You are reminded to observe orderliness
and legibility in your work.
Section A: Grammar
Write what to say using the modal verbs: would, could, can, should, shall (7 mks)
1. Ask someone to answer a call for you.
2. Invite a friend to go with you for a sail.
3. Offer to make a sandwich for your classmate.
4. Request for an appointment to see your Head of Department.
5. Give someone permission to use your car.
6. You are in a train. Ask another passenger if you can open the window.
7. Ask your classmates if they will come for your defense / defence.
List five words each in the UK and US varieties of English, which illustrate contrast at the level of
grammar. (4 mks)
NB: Create your own Table.
SN
UK
US
1
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2.
3.
4.
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Section B: Pronunciation and Orthography
Reproduce all the words in each group and circle the word with the odd vowel sound.
(10.5 mks)
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1. way
there
hair
were
2. day rein quay
gauge
3. ceiling
piece
key
grey
4. true
knew
through
though
5. break
breakfast brake
brave
6. seven even heaven eleven
7. straight
weight
height
cake
8. cork
work
pork
fork
9. pull wool fool
full
10. nut
put
Cut
but
Section C: Understanding and Response (13.5 mks)
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