,ENG1514 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 9 June 2025
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Section A - Knowledge-based questions 1) Identify the TWO
language skills that can be acquired after a language is learned.
(2 Marks) 2) Explain, in your own words, the difference between
receptive skills and productive skills in communication AND
provide an example of a receptive skill AND a productive skill. (4
Marks) 3) According to Nunan (2001:23) hearing, attending and
understanding are three stages in the listening process. In your
own words, explain EACH of these stages in one sentence. (6
Marks) 4) The goal of critical listening differs from the goal of
informational listening. Discuss in TWO sentences the
difference in the goals. (4 Marks) 5) “Someone who cannot read
will not be able to take part fully in society as an adult.” (ENG
1514 Study Guide pg. 121). Provide ONE example from daily life
that supports this statement. (2) 6) Name the TWO different
aspects of reading. (4 Marks) 7) List 3 aspects that every reader
brings to the reading process that makes reading a transaction
between reader and text. (3 Marks) Section A Total = 25 Marks
, 1) Identify the TWO language skills that can be acquired after
a language is learned.
(2 Marks)
Reading
Writing
2) Explain, in your own words, the difference between
receptive skills and productive skills in communication AND
provide an example of a receptive skill AND a productive skill.
(4 Marks)
Receptive skills are the abilities used to understand
language input, such as listening and reading.
Productive skills are the abilities used to produce language
output, such as speaking and writing.
Example of a receptive skill: Listening
Example of a productive skill: Speaking
3) According to Nunan (2001:23), hearing, attending and
understanding are three stages in the listening process. In your
own words, explain EACH of these stages in one sentence.
(6 Marks)
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 9 June 2025
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Section A - Knowledge-based questions 1) Identify the TWO
language skills that can be acquired after a language is learned.
(2 Marks) 2) Explain, in your own words, the difference between
receptive skills and productive skills in communication AND
provide an example of a receptive skill AND a productive skill. (4
Marks) 3) According to Nunan (2001:23) hearing, attending and
understanding are three stages in the listening process. In your
own words, explain EACH of these stages in one sentence. (6
Marks) 4) The goal of critical listening differs from the goal of
informational listening. Discuss in TWO sentences the
difference in the goals. (4 Marks) 5) “Someone who cannot read
will not be able to take part fully in society as an adult.” (ENG
1514 Study Guide pg. 121). Provide ONE example from daily life
that supports this statement. (2) 6) Name the TWO different
aspects of reading. (4 Marks) 7) List 3 aspects that every reader
brings to the reading process that makes reading a transaction
between reader and text. (3 Marks) Section A Total = 25 Marks
, 1) Identify the TWO language skills that can be acquired after
a language is learned.
(2 Marks)
Reading
Writing
2) Explain, in your own words, the difference between
receptive skills and productive skills in communication AND
provide an example of a receptive skill AND a productive skill.
(4 Marks)
Receptive skills are the abilities used to understand
language input, such as listening and reading.
Productive skills are the abilities used to produce language
output, such as speaking and writing.
Example of a receptive skill: Listening
Example of a productive skill: Speaking
3) According to Nunan (2001:23), hearing, attending and
understanding are three stages in the listening process. In your
own words, explain EACH of these stages in one sentence.
(6 Marks)
