, January/February 2025 - Supplementary
ENG1514
1a Explain why this text is mainly written in formal language. 2 marks
This text is written in formal language because it gives information in a serious and professional
way. It uses proper grammar, full sentences, and clear facts. The writer also includes sources to
make the information more trustworthy.
1b Identify two different informal forms used in paragraphs 2 and 4. 2 marks
Two informal forms used in the text are:
1. "Well," (Paragraph 4) – This word is often used in casual conversation and makes the
sentence sound less formal.
2. "You [are] probably wondering what happens when your time has run out." (Paragraph
3) – This sentence speaks directly to the reader in a conversational way, which is more
common in informal writing.
1c Write the two identified forms out in their formal structure. 2 marks
Here are the two informal forms written in a formal way:
1. "Well," → "Additionally,"
2. "You [are] probably wondering what happens when your time has run out." → "It is
important to consider what happens when a visitor spends a long time in the toilet."
2a Write out six complete proper nouns from the text. 6 marks
Here are six proper nouns from the text:
1. China
2. Yungang Buddhist Grottoes
3. UNESCO
4. Xiaoxiang Morning Herald
5. Weibo
6. CNN
2b Justify your answer from 2a. 2 marks
ENG1514
1a Explain why this text is mainly written in formal language. 2 marks
This text is written in formal language because it gives information in a serious and professional
way. It uses proper grammar, full sentences, and clear facts. The writer also includes sources to
make the information more trustworthy.
1b Identify two different informal forms used in paragraphs 2 and 4. 2 marks
Two informal forms used in the text are:
1. "Well," (Paragraph 4) – This word is often used in casual conversation and makes the
sentence sound less formal.
2. "You [are] probably wondering what happens when your time has run out." (Paragraph
3) – This sentence speaks directly to the reader in a conversational way, which is more
common in informal writing.
1c Write the two identified forms out in their formal structure. 2 marks
Here are the two informal forms written in a formal way:
1. "Well," → "Additionally,"
2. "You [are] probably wondering what happens when your time has run out." → "It is
important to consider what happens when a visitor spends a long time in the toilet."
2a Write out six complete proper nouns from the text. 6 marks
Here are six proper nouns from the text:
1. China
2. Yungang Buddhist Grottoes
3. UNESCO
4. Xiaoxiang Morning Herald
5. Weibo
6. CNN
2b Justify your answer from 2a. 2 marks
