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Unit-10 (Why Improve Communication Skills)

Supplementary Exercise
Question No. I (10 marks) – Initial Word
Complete the sentences with the appropriate words. The initial letters are given.
1. Better c------------- is a huge step toward peace.
2. The system has the a------------ to run more than one program at the same time.
3. In every one of his pictures, he tries to c------------- a sense of responsibility.
4. My p------------- about this problem is simple. We just need to abandon it.
5. He bought a dog with the i------------- of training it to attack intruders.
6. Next month, parents-teachers meeting will be held through the use of video-c------------.
7. There is no enough i------------- between management team and the workers to solve the problems
effectively.
8. The employers are looking to hire someone with strong s-------------communication skills for the sales
position.
9. Sometimes, we cannot e------------- our feelings and thoughts according to time and situation.
10. He watched her face carefully to catch different n------------- of expression.
11. Facial expressions, p-------------, gestures and tone voice are some of the body language.
12. In giving speech, order of words, sentence patterns and the o-------------- of tests are also important to
influence the audience.
13. If you want make an i------------- about this problem, you need to know in details.
14. This math problem is difficult and c------------- so I cannot solve it easily.
15. An u------------- is the use of any piece of language by a particular speaker on a particular situation.
16. The gestures you make, your posture and your tone of voice are non-verbal f-------------.
17. His unique p------------- makes him different from others.
18. A person’s attitude, character, mindset and positive vibe are more important than his or her a---------.
19. First i------------- is very important for everyone because most people decide a person whether he is
impressive or not at the first time.
20. We all should try to improve s------------- dealings with others in our daily life.
21. We should have a good relationship with friends, a------------- and even strangers.
22. The a------------- of this school was very popular on social media and so most of parents enrolled their
children at that school.
23. If a person has a high position, he needs to have e------------- in communication.
24. From this interchange program, the students can learn different c------------- and customs.

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25. Due to the a------------- of market economy, there is a need to possess a higher education and skill for the
youths.
26. The e------------- of enterprises has created more employment opportunities for labour market.
27. The ability to t------------- and interpret a language depends on your devoted time and passion on that
language.
28. In recent decades, there had been a dramatic r------------- in the birth rate in China.
29. The g------------- gap is a major problem between the old and the young.
30. Under the g------------- of excellent teachers, students passed matriculation exam with flying colours.
31. It is natural that most of the youths feel shyness and r------------- to talk with opposite genders.
32. A child is a valuable g------------- to his parents.
33. P------------- talk is one of the most effective ways to enrich vocabulary, sentence pattern and knowledge
for children.
34. The students satisfied their c------------- about Bagan because they travelled there.
35. Living in the pleasant s------------- can get a happy and satisfied lifestyle.
36. Learning how to live together with negative things is a vital life s-------------.
37. In student life, a------------- success is the most important factor for all students.
38. In most countries, private education sector is i------------- with public education sector.
39. Every culture of a nation has its own cultural n------------.
40. A master degree is a p------------- to be a teacher in university for all candidates.
41. The a------------- is so silent and listens carefully because the speaker is very good at giving speech.
42. Some students think that the school rules are not r------------- to them.
43. This book is very i-------------- and includes lots of basic grammar rule for English language.
44. In some shops, 24 hour service is a------------- for the customers to buy.
45. Speaking clearly is ------------- for others and they have no confusion.
46. The religion has always been a d------------- factor in the life of all societies.
47. She is always ready for a lesson and her e------------- to learn every subject is very delightful.

Question No. II (10 marks) – Multiple Choice

Choose the appropriate words or phrases to complete the sentences.
1. The speaker used body language and vivid words to effectively ------------- his emotions.
A. send B. show C. convey

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2. The ------------- between the teacher and students greatly influences the learning environment.
A. communication B. interaction C. interpretation
3. The teacher’s instruction must be clear and ------------- for the students to understand well.
A. precise B. communicative C. vital
4. U Tin Maung is not a good -------------. He always treats his workers badly.
A. employment B. employer C. employee
5. The situation is not that simple. It is more ------------- than we think.
A. difficult B. complex C. important
6. Our appearance and the way we dress create the first -------------.
A. impression B. attention C. interpretation
7. His good ------------- helped him to be successful in his career.
A. personalities B. appearance C. emotions
8. Our company’s success is largely due to the ------------- of our team members
A. expertise B. personality C. communication
9. I like to grab my laptop and casually ------------- to catch up on news and entertainment.
A. apply the net B. use the net C. surf the net
10. I don’t know about him because he is just my -------------.
A. friend B. acquaintance C. relative
11. In Myanmar, the ability to use a foreign language, especially English, is in high -------------.
A. demand B. supply C. increase
12. Reading all skills of English books can ------------- our stock of English vocabulary.
A. provide B. apply C. enrich
13. The four language skills are ------------- with one another.
A. integrated B. connected C. communicated
14. Travelling to new places allows you to ------------- different cultures and traditions.
A. experience B. find C. discover
15. TV programs often include -------------, promoting various products and services.
A. advertisers B. advertisements C. advertise
16. Because of the market economy in Myanmar, there is a growth in employment -------------.
A. development B. advantages C. opportunities

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17. In learning a foreign language, learners should be trained to ------------- their shyness.
A. encounter B. overcome C. experience
18. Reading can ------------- our knowledge about the world around us.
A. enlarge B. expand C. increase
19. If the topic is not informative, it will not be worth paying ------------ to it.
A. attention B. communication C. interpretation
20. Using appropriate tone of voice and gestures can make the listener -------------.
A. interested B. interesting C. interest
21. We need to have good ------------- towards others and understand their feelings.
A. attitudes B. communication C. wants
22. Her evidence suggests a different ------------- of the events leading to his death.
A. communication B. interpretation C. interaction
23. Parents are ------------- responsible to the manners of their children.
A. shortly B. indirectly C. directly
24. Aspirin is simple but highly ------------- treatment.
A. affective B. effective C. efficient
25. His handwriting is complex. It is ------------- to read and understand.
A. differentiate B. difficult C. different
Question No. III (10 marks) - Grammar
Grade-12
to / in order to / so as to so that / in order that
A. Fill each blank with 'to' or 'so that’.
1. We went to the canteen-------------have a drink.
2. You must be over 18-------------you can get a driving license.
3. She left early this morning-------------avoid the rush hour.
4. I decided to go abroad-------------continue my studies.
5. I want to arrive at the office 20 minutes earlier-------------I can have time for a cup of coffee.
6. Soe Thu is using the map-------------find the way to his destination.
7. I will go to bed early tonight------------- I can get up early tomorrow.
8. Thin Thin is learning Chinese-------------get promoted in the company.
9. I will send him an email-------------he can get the message at once.

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10. I told him where I live-------------he would know how to get to my house.

B. Join the sentences using the words given in brackets.

1. Mum whispered. She did not want to wake up her children. (not to)
2. I took my camera. I wanted to take some photos for my assignment. (to)
3. Lwin Lwin turned on the lights. She wanted to see more clearly. (so that)
4. I will come with you. I want to help you. (in order to)
5. You must take an umbrella. You will not get wet. (so that)
6. He wants to finish his homework today. He will be free at the weekends. (in order that)
7. The teacher spoke slowly. The students could take down the notes. (so that)
8. Concentrate on your exercises. You would not make any mistake. (not to)
9. She does not eat much. She does not want to gain weight. (not to)
10. We are saving money. We want to go to Bangkok on holiday. (in order to)
11. Ko Aung drives very carefully. He-wants to avoid accidents. (in order to)
12. They surfed the internet. They wanted to gather more information for their assignment. (in order to)

Additional Exercise
Join the sentences using the words given in brackets.
1. You should concentrate on your exercise if you don’t want to make any mistakes. (not to)
2. She woke up early. She wanted to attend the class on time. (to)
3. You have to register. Then, you can participate in the forum. (in order to)
4. She left work easily. She wanted to be at home when he arrives. (so as to)
5. Ships carry life boats. This will help the crew to escape when the ship sinks. (so that)
6. I will go to university. I want to continue my studies. (to)
7. He exercises regularly. He doesn’t want to be overweight. (not to)
8. You need to edit your writing before you hand it in. Then, you can produce a good essay. (so that)
9. She wants to pass the exams with good grades. She will get a good job. (in order that)
10. These men risked their lives. They wanted to help us to live more safely. ( so as to)
11. He opened the window. He wanted to let fresh air in. ( in order to)
12. I took my camera. I wanted to take some photos. (so that)
13. He studied really hard. He wanted to get better marks. ( in order to)

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14. Nan Khan Moe learns Chinese. Her aim is to work in China. (to)
15. I have collected money. I will buy a new car. (so that)
16. Many people left Turkey in 1960s. They wanted to find jobs in Germany. (in order to)
17. She attends to a course. She wants to learn chess. (to)
18. Kyi Pyar turned on the lights. She wanted to see well. (so that)
19. I will come with you. I want to help you. (in order to)
20. We are going to cinema. We will watch a horror film. (to)

Grade-11
By + V-ing
Text-based Exercise
A. Combine each pair of sentences, using the ‘by+ V-ing’ construction.
1. The teacher punished the noisy children. He made them do extra exercises.
2. We should conserve oil and gas. We should make use of other energy sources.
3. Aye Aye revised her essays. She made some additions and deletions.
4. U Sithu can enjoy his leisure to the full. He makes trips to the country or beaches at weekends.
5. Zaw Zaw worked harder than his friends. He soon got ahead of his classmates.
6. We’ve saved some money. We painted our house by ourselves.
7. He is trying to work off his surplus fat. He exercises every day.
8. Our teacher encourages us to take risks. She asks us to try new things.
9. The passengers and the sailors survived. They swam ashore.
10. Ko Toe tries to improve his vocabulary. He reads all sorts or books.

Additional Exercise Combine each pair of sentences, using the ‘by+ V-ing’ construction.
1. You can turn on the radio. You press this button.
2. I opened the box. I used a knife.
3. The model lost weight. She exercised regularly.
4. He earned money. He painted in his house.
5. They learned how to plan a wedding. They read the guide-book.
6. The teacher taught us reading English novels. He used many famous English books.
7. She sat on the beach. She looked at the sea.

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8. He walks in the morning. He listens to the Dhamma talks on radio.

9. Mother cooked the curry. She watched the movie.
10. In 1959, The USA became the superpower. The USA beat The UK and France.
11. He made his mother angry. He said impolitely.
12. He protected the infection of Covid-19. He washed his hands frequently.
13. She managed to control his anger. She took meditation twice a day.
14. Ko Naing won the trust of his friends. He told the truth.
15. Soe Gyi showed his anger. He shouted loudly.
16. Khant Thu stood first in the class. He attended the school regularly and studied hard.
17. Kaung Chit made himself healthy. He ate a variety of vegetables.
18. My parents can remind us to eat a variety of food. We had dinner together every day.
19. Our teacher taught us the difficult sums easily. She gave a simple example and explained well.
20. We became good friends. We helped each other.

Grade-11
Present Participle (V-ing)
Text-based Exercise
1. We welcomed our winning football team. We waved our flags and sang our national anthem.
2. I realize that I put on some weight. I begin to exercise more.
3. I looked out of the window. I noticed the unusual dark clouds in the sky.
4. A severe drought hit the area. It did a lot of damage to the crops.
5. I wrote a letter to my friend. I thanked him for sending me a birthday present.
6. A car rolled over the bumpy dirt road. It left behind a whirl of white dust.
7. Thandar spends a lot of her time playing video games. She got poor grades in the tests.
8. Nyi Nyi realized that he was rude to the teacher. He apologized to her.
9. Farmers walked between rows of tomato plants. They picked the ripe ones.
10. He believed that he had only a year to live. He refused to receive any treatment.

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Additional Exercise
Combine each pair of sentences, using ‘Present Participle’ (V-ing)
1. The maid sang a song. She washed the clothes under the tree.
2. Crowds lined the road. They cheered the victorious footballers.
3. The drowning man was shouting. He waved his arms around frightfully.
4. I stood on the top of the mountain. I could see the town clearly.
5. The athlete know that he had broken the record. He was delighted.
6. I looked out across the ocean. I saw a beautiful island.
7. He remembered that he had forgotten to lock the door. He ran back home.
8. She thought that she had worried her father. She was unhappy.
9. I saw the smoke. I tried to sound the alarm.
10. The bus stopped suddenly. It tipped me out of my seat.
11. The children got the pocket money. They shouted with joy.
12. Aung Net barked. It saw the stranger come in.
13. The boy arrived home from school. He rushed into the kitchen.
14. I heard the fire alarm. I dashed out of my room.
15. We were hoping for better weather tomorrow. We decided to go on a picnic.
16. The waiter stood at the door. He welcomed the visitors with a big smile.
17. I knew she was weak. I bought her some vitamins.
18. The flood swept the area. It left thousands of people homeless.
19. I realize that I put on some weight. I begin to exercise more.
20. He believed that he had only a year to live. He refused to receive any treatment.

Grade-10
Not only… but also
Text-based Exercise
1. She has a great sense of humour. She has good communication skills.
2. We will redecorate our living room. We will also redecorate our kitchen.
3. My mother is a good teacher to me. She is also a good friend to me.
4. The effects of flooding include damage to property. They also include loss of life.
5. My new car has a front camera. It also has a rear camera.

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6. Smoking can cause heart and lung diseases. It can also cause cancer.
7. Nandar fell while playing badminton. She also broke her leg.
8. Sandar won the race. She also broke last year’s record.
9. The new housing block has a swimming pool. It also has a gym.
10. He won the first prize at the school level competition. He also won the first prize at the national level
competition.

Grade-10
The more/ less/ -er…/the more/ less/ -er…
Text-based Exercise
• This structure is used to say how one thing changes in relation to another.
The more active you are, the more food you need.
• The subject and the verb of the second clause, or both clauses, may be omitted if their meaning is
obvious.
The more, the merrier. (If there are more people, the occasion will be merrier.)
The more/ less/ -er + Subject+ V… the more / less / -er + Subject +V…
B. Rewrite the following sentences, using ‘The more/ less/ -er…, the more / less/ -er…’ structure.
e.g. If you go farther south, it will be warmer.
The farther south you go, the warmer it will be .
1. I get older, but I feel younger.
2. If I study more, I get better grades.
3. If there are more cars, the traffic will be worse.
4. If you have a better education, you will have greater opportunities.
5. If the coffee is stronger, I sleep less.
6. When you grow richer, your worries will be gerater.
7. If you practice more, you will improve more.
8. If the quality of healthcare is better, life expectancy will be longer.
9. If you are younger, it will be easier to learn languages.
10. If you give more time to play games, you will have less time for study.

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Additional Exercise
Rewrite the following sentences, using ‘The more/ less/ -er…, the more / less/ -er…’ structure.
1. They become more prosperous and their neighbours got more jealous.
2. As she grew old, she became more patient.
3. It is better for you if you don’t know much about this matter.
4. If the river is deeper, the daughter is greater.
5. If parents love their children more, they will suffer more.
6. If you want more money, you will have to work hard.
7. He worked harder, you will succeed more.
8. When the goods are scarce, the demand for them is great.
9. When she becomes angry, she speaks louder.
10. If you want more money, you will have to do more work.
11. If you work hard, you will be successful.
12. If the wind is strong, the waves are big.
13. As the jokes become more humorous, the laughter becomes louder.
14. If the position is high, the responsibility is heavy.
15. If they sell more, they will get a big commission.
16. When our headmaster is busy, he becomes impatient.
17. The air gets thin when we climb high.
18. If you are younger, it is easier for you to learn new things.
19. If the sun is difficult, we need more time to do it.
20. When my grandmother gets old, she becomes graceful.

Question No. IV (5 marks) – Short question

Text questions
Answer the questions in complete sentences.
1. What is the purpose of using indirectness in communication?
2. According to the passage, communication skills are regarded as a vital life skill in the 21th century.
Give one reason for this statement.
3. Why are communication skills important in our social dealings?
4. Why does a person with a higher position need more expertise in communication?

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5. How do most of the young people in cities spend their time?

6. According to the writer, what are the two reasons why young people need to be trained?
7. What is the best place to train young people to develop communication skills?
8. Why do parents need to talk with their children as often as possible?
9. What are the advantages of parental talk?
10. Why are we required to use polite language in talking with other people?

Additional questions
Answer the questions in complete sentences.
1. How many kinds of communication are there? What are they?
2. What is spoken communication? 3. What is written communication?
4. What is communication skill?
5. What are the nonverbal features that can express the personality of a person?
6. What goal should be included among the goals of schools and universities?
7. In what ways can communication skills be taught at schools?
8. In which stage should the teachers begin training on communication for students?
9. How should the teachers begin training on communication for students?

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Question No. V (10 marks) - Read the passage (Text)

I. Read the passage
Communication skills are the abilities to convey our ideas, feelings, attitudes, perceptions, wants, needs,
knowledge, etc. in a precise and lucid manner in accordance with the intention of the person communicating the
message, either in the spoken, or written form, face-to-face or via communication devices, such as phone, e-mail,
and video conferencing. Since communication is usually a two-way interaction between two or more persons, one
must also include listening and reading skills among the communication skills.
Communication is not just merely using words. Spoken communication also involves the use of a variety
of features to express different nuances of meaning such as body language which includes facial expressions,
posture, gestures; tone of voice; eye contact; proximity between speaker and listener, etc. On the other hand,
written communication exploits choice of word, order of words, sentence patterns, the sound system of the
language concerned, the organisation of texts, size and design of letters of the alphabet, etc. to gain specific
communicative effects. In addition, an interpretation of human communication is made more complex due to the
fact that more than one meaning can be conveyed by a single utterance, and indirectness is frequently used to
communicate different shades of meaning including the opposite of what is said.
Moreover, such non-verbal features as the style and colour of one’s clothes and hair, and for women and
some men, the use of certain kinds of jewellery, make-up, lipstick, perfume, etc. may be employed to subtly
convey information about the personality of a person.

A. Write the correct word or words to complete each sentence. (5 marks)

1. Our ideas, feelings and attitudes can ------------- in a precise and lucid manner.
2. Communication happens when two or more persons ------------- with one another.
3. A variety of features ------------- to express different nuances of meaning in spoken communication.
4. It is difficult to ------------- the exact meaning of a person’s utterance.
5. Sometimes, we say ------------- to communicate the opposite of what is said.

B. Answer each question in one sentence. (5 marks)

6. Why does a person need to possess listening and reading skills among the communication skills?
7. How many kinds of communication are there and what are they?
8. Why does a person use a variety of features in spoken communication?
9. What factor makes the interpretation of human communication more complex?
10. How can we convey information about ourselves without saying directly?

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II. Read the passage.

There are many reasons for communication skills to have come to be regarded as a vital life skill in the
21st century. Firstly, it would be extremely difficult to fulfil even our most basic needs and wants, as anyone who
has had the experience of travelling in a foreign country whose language he or she does not know will attest to.
Secondly, just as our appearance creates the first impression, so does the way we speak and write. Thirdly,
communication skills are important in our social dealings both within the family as well as with friends,
acquaintances, and strangers as they can improve relationship or worsen it. Fourthly, good communication skills
are required by many jobs, especially those that relate to dealing with the public, whether it is the position of a
salesperson, or that of a CEO, as seen from the many job advertisements in newspapers. Fifthly, the higher the
position of a person, the more expertise he or she will need in communication, as he or she has to interact with a
wide spectrum of people, including those from other countries and cultures, in different situations.

A. Write the correct word or words to complete each sentence. (5 marks)

1. Nowadays, we can ------------- communication skills as a vital life skill.
2. In a foreign country, our basic needs and wants cannot ------------- if we do not know its language.
3. The first impression ------------- not only by our appearance but also by the way we speak and write.
4. Unless we ------------- the relationships, we need to have good communication skills.
5. If a person has a higher position, he needs to be ------------- in communication.

B. Answer each question in one sentence. (5 marks)

6. What would happen to him if he does not know its language in a foreign country?
7. What makes the first impression?
8. Why are communication skills important in our social dealings?
9. How are good communication skills required?
10. Who will need more expertise in communication?

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III. Read the passage.

Some people have the gift of being able to communicate effectively, but some do not. However, this does
not mean that it cannot be developed. The place to begin training young people to develop communication skills
is the home. It is important that parents talk with their children as often as possible, not only to stay connected
with them but also to develop their language skills. Through parental talk, children can enrich their stock of
vocabulary and sentence patterns and at the same time, develop critical thinking, satisfy their curiosity about their
surroundings and expand their knowledge about the world around them. When children are old enough, parents
should begin teaching them to use more polite language. The goals of schools and universities should include the
promotion of effective communication, as it is not just a vital life skill as pointed earlier, but because it is also a
skill that will bring academic success. Communication skills can be taught as part of the Myanmar and English
language courses, or it could be integrated in all the subjects that students have to study. The latter has the
advantage of giving more opportunity to use communication skills by students across the curriculum and also
strengthening linkage among knowledge, cultural norms, thinking and communication which are crucial not only
for students but also for those in employment.

(A) Complete the following sentences with the correct word or words. (5 marks)
1. We can develop ------------- according to the passage.
2. Children can develop their language skills by talking with their -------------.
3. More polite language should ------------- when children are old.
4. It is pointed that ------------- will bring academic success.
5. ------------- in all the subjects is better for the students.

(B) Answer each question in one sentence. (5 marks)

6. Why are some people good at communication skills?
7. Mention two advantages of parental talk.
8. What do parents need to teach their children when they are old?
9. Why is it important to promote effective communication in schools and universities?
10. How can communication skills be taught?

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Question No. VI (10 marks) - Read the passage (Unseen)

I. Read the passage.
Communication is very important for all beings. Animals and humans alike, use their own separate
languages to communicate with one another, because no one can survive without communicating. Communication
skills are a part of the spoken and written language. These are the extra factors, which complete a communication
process. Communication refers to the exchange of thoughts and ideas with the intention of conveying information.
Communication is a two way street that includes vocalization as well as gesticulation. The purpose of
communication is to convey one’s beliefs, ideas, thoughts or needs with clarity so as to reach a consensus or a
mutually acceptable solution. The importance of communication skills cannot be underestimated. It has been
known, before when language was yet to be invented, people used hand gestures, body language etc. to converse
with one another. Good communication skills are necessary in all walks of life. The lack of effective
communication skills has a negative impact on the personal as well as professional life of a person.

A. Find the bold-faced words in the passage that are similar in meaning to the following. (5
marks)
1. regarded as less capable than they really are
2. a gesture used instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words
3. continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger
4. divide into constituent or distinct elements
5. able to be agree on; suitable

B. Answer the following questions. Give complete answers. (10 marks)

1. How do animals and humans communicate with each other?
2. What are the two way streets of communication?
3. How can we complete the purpose of communication?
4. When did people use hand gestures?
5. What can cause due to the lack of effective communication?

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II. Read the passage

The oldest-known forms of writing were primarily logographic in nature, based on pictographic and
ideographic elements. Most writing systems can be broadly divided into three categories: logographic, syllabic
and alphabetic (or segmental); however, all three may be found in any given writing system in varying proportions,
often making it difficult to categorise a system uniquely. Communication can often be improved by identifying
the appropriate media. Written, verbal or electronic methods, while impersonal, are fast and can be effective.
Meetings, interviews and video conferencing require personal, face to face communication and thus interpersonal
skills. Telephone and public address systems should be used only where personal communication methods are
difficult. Written communication is very often the most suitable and clearest means of communication and can
take many forms: memoranda, occasional or annual reports (fundamental in communicating accounting
information), forms, notices, house journals and other forms of standard documentation such as rules and
procedures, manuals and job descriptions.
Visual communication is a powerful communication media and is often overlooked. Charts, slides, videos
or films provide an immediate and clear message. Electronic means of communication are increasingly becoming
more relevant. Document imaging, telex, fax, the Internet and e-mail are instantaneous and provide clear and fast
communication possibilities. The type of communication and the medium used will depend to a greater or lesser
extent on organizational structure. This will in turn be a function of the product or service and its environment.
There are many forms of communication within an organization, formal and informal. Generally, in formal
organizations, information flows through quite clear channels and in defined directions. Traditionally, the
direction of the three main information flows is downward, upward and lateral.

A. Find the bold-faced words in the passage that are similar in meaning to the following. (5 marks)
1. being in the middle between an upper and lower amount, size, degree or value
2. relating to relationships or communication between people
3. relating to seeing or sight
4. relating to an alphabet
5. place in a particular class or group

B. Answer the following questions. Give complete answers. (10 marks)

1. How many categories can we divide writing systems and what are they?
2. Where should we use telephone and public address systems?
3. What are the forms of written communication?
4. What are some examples of visual communication?
5. How does the information flow in formal organization?

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Question No. VII (10 marks) – Dialogue and Exchange

Grade-12 (Unit 11: A Day’s Wait)
I. Complete the dialogue with the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
so that I can finish it at the weekend I haven't decided yet
I prefer short stories and novellas I will come along with you
that you're holding I don’t know what to read

Yoon Yati: Hi! Sandy, where are you going?

Sandy: Hi! Yoon. I'm going to the library. I want to renew this book -------(1)-------. If you're free, would
you like to accompany me?
Yoon Yati: Actually, I borrowed a documentary film yesterday. Anyway, -----(2)-----.
Sandy: OK, Let's go.
Yoon Yati: What would you like to borrow?
Sandy: As a matter of fact, -------(3)-------. I'll browse the shelf, first. And what are you going to
borrow? I mean - short stories, novellas or novels.
Yoon Yati: -------(4)------- as they are not as thick as novels.
Sandy: I usually read books that are not difficult to understand.
Yoon Yeti: By the way, what's the title of the book -------(5)-------?

II. Complete the dialogue with the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
he the same author in his literary works
about his difficult life all the information about his characters
his short stories faced a lifelong battle against

Sandy: It's Hemingway's 'Nick Adam Stories'.

Yoon Yeti: Is -------(1)------- who wrote 'A Day's Wait'?
Sandy: Yes, of course. He is a novelist, short-story writer and journalist.
Yoon Yeti: I've heard of him. He -------(2)------- depression, alcoholism and mental health issues. These
life experiences were reflected -------(3)-------. What's more, most of the sentences he used
were simple, direct and plain. And he did not give the reader -------(4)-------. So the reader needs
to uncover his stories more. This style of writing made him popular.
Sandy: I've read some of his works like 'The Snows of Kilimanjaro', 'Hills like White Elephants'
and 'Cat in the Rain'. I really enjoy reading -------(5)------.

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Unseen Exchange
I. Complete the exchanges using the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)

Our boss can be quite demanding, don't you think? Our teacher, Daw Ti Ti, is too busy to teach us.
Nature's beauty never fails to amaze me. Mostly cardio and strength training.
I hope you like it. Let's catch up over coffee.

A: I bought you a present! -------(6)-------

B: Oh, thank you! That's so thoughtful of you. I'm excited to open it.
A: How often do you exercise? Do you have a routine?
B: I try to exercise three times a week. -------(7)-------
A: -------(8)-------
B: Yes, he has high expectations, but he also recognizes hard work.
A: Oh my goodness, it's been ages! It's so great to see you.
B: I know, right? What a pleasant surprise! -------(9)-------
A: Look at that beautiful sunset. It's so mesmerizing and serene.
B: I couldn't agree more. -------(10)-------

II. Complete the exchanges using the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
Just make sure to pay me back. Yes, I've been keeping an eye on the weather forecasts.
I’m glad to hear that. Was it difficult?
Sure, it's just around the corner on the left-hand side.
I moved into my new flat, but it's not good at all.

A: How did you do on the exam? --------(6)-------

B: It was challenging, but I think I did fairly well overall.
A: Can I borrow some money? I want to go shopping.
B: Sure, how much do you need? -------(7)-------
A: ------(8)-------
B: Oh no, what seems to be the problem with it?
A: Have you heard about the storm that's coming our way?

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B: -------(9)-------- Stay safe.

A: Excuse me, could you please tell me where the restroom is?
B: -------(10)-------

Question No. VIII (10 marks) – Letter Writing

(9)Inviting
You are Myo Win, Your address is No.18,Min Road, Sagaing. Write to your friend, Ne Kyaw, inviting him to
your birthday party and telling him how you are going to celebrate it.

Question No. IX (15 marks) – Essay Writing

Writing an argumentative essay

• Public schools are better than private schools
Writing an opinion essay
• Sex education should be taught in schools
Writing an persuasive essay
• Why we should improve communication skills

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