English Examination Notes
Vocabulary Glossary
Monarch - a sovereign head of state, such as a king or queen
Portray - Depict someone or something in a form of literature or art
Reins (of power) - Being in control or leader of something
Rumour - A story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth
Determination - The resolve to achieve a goal despite obstacles
Self-Confidence - Trust in one’s abilities, qualities, and judgment
Passion - Intense enthusiasm or excitement for something
Imagination - Ability to form new ideas, images, or concepts
Self-Interest - Concern for one’s own advantage and well-being
Vision - The ability to think about or plan the future
Charisma - A compelling charm or attractiveness that can inspire devotion
in others
Self-Discipline - The ability to control one’s feelings and overcome one’s
weaknesses
Skill - The ability to do something well, usually gained through
training
Talent - A natural ability for something
Reliability - The quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently
well
Humility - The quality of being modest and respectful
Persistence - The ability to continue steadfastly in a course of action
despite difficulties or opposition
Single-Mindedness - The quality of being focused on one goal or purpose
Arrogance - An attitude of superiority
Moodiness - The tendency to experience frequent changes in mood, often
with little apparent reason (Etc. Yin Moody Zaw Lwin)
Charming - Pleasant and attractive, often in a way that makes people like
you
Attractive - Having qualities or features that arouse interest or pleasure
Dashing - Stylish, full of energy, and attractive in a confident way
Fetching - Attractive or charming in a way that catches the eye
Crotchety - Easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered
Obstinate - Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course
of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
Gregarious - Fond of company; sociable
Surly - Bad-tempered and unfriendly
Compassionate - Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others
Diligent - Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or
duties
Grumpy - Bad-tempered and irritable
Honourable - Deserving of respect and admiration; having high moral
standards
Vengeful - Seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury
Argumentative - Given to expressing divergent or opposite views; often
inclined to argue
Fussy - Hard to please; excessively concerned with details
Forthright - Direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest
Cheerful - Noticeably happy and optimistic
Frank - Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when
dealing with unpalatable matters
Haughty - Arrogantly superior and disdainful
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Necessary Reading Skills for the exam
- Reading is an often difficult or confusing part of exam in EFL exams, and to
achieve high marks at reading, there are two skills necessary to accomplish this.
The two types of reading skills
- Your reading approach has to be different depending on the context and the
question that is being asked. But mostly, there are only two skills that usually
matter.
They are: Skimming
Scanning
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What is Skimming?
- Skimming is a reading skill that involves reading a paragraph/essay very quickly
to get a general idea of a text.
When should you use it?
- This should be used in cases when the question is one of the following:
- When the question asks for the aim of the text
- When the question is asking for context of a single paragraph
How to develop this skill?
- Find a suitable text: Find a text that has about 300 words. The text can be
anything from newspaper extracts to movie reviews.
- Set a Purpose: Determine what information you need from the text. This will help
you focus on the relevant sections.
- Preview the Text: Look at headings, subheadings, and any highlighted or bolded
words. This gives you an idea of the structure and main points.
- Read the Introduction and Conclusion: These sections often contain summaries of
the main ideas.
- Focus on the First and Last Sentences: In each paragraph, the first and last
sentences usually contain the key points.
- Practice Regularly: The more you practice skimming, the better you’ll become at
quickly identifying the main ideas.
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What is Scanning?
- Scanning is a reading skill that involves searching for specific keywords that
are relevant to what the question is asking, and it is usually more important than
skimming.
When should we use it?
- This should be used in cases when the question is one of the following:
- When the question asks for what a specific word means in the context
- When the question asks for the word that conveys a theme
How to develop this skill?
- Set a Clear Goal: Before you start scanning, you should know exactly what you’re
looking for. This could be specific keywords, dates, names, or numbers.
- Preview the Material: Quickly skim through the document to get an idea of its
structure and main headings. This helps you know where to focus your attention1.
- Identify Keywords: Focus on finding specific words or phrases related to your
goal. These keywords will guide your eyes as you scan the text.
- Use Headings and Subheadings: These can help you navigate the text more
efficiently. Headings often indicate where important information is located.
- Be Selective: Don’t try to read everything. Focus only on the sections that are
most likely to contain the information you’re looking for.
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Adjectives Order (SSA CNMP)
- Determiner
- Opinion
- Size
- Shape
- Age
- Colour
- Nationality
- Material
- Purpose
- Noun
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Summary Writing
- Start with a one line introduction, often related to the question.
- Then search for keywords/facts in the text that may help to write the specified
summary.
- Write the facts *in your own words* and use cohesive devices such as however,
finally, although, despite.
- Synthesize relevant ideas (organizing similar ideas and using chronological
approach).
- Make sure that your summary is shorter than the original text and stick to the
word limit.
- Do not lift phrases from the text.
- Do not change the technical terms, scientific terms and geographical terms.
- You are not required to write a conclusion (Depends on the type of question).
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Final Thoughts and Conclusion
English is not as easy as it was before and it is necessary for us to be
LISTENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!! developing our vocabulary. You still have 1 year
before you attend IG, and it is a good time to start improving
LISTENNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!! your English skills. EFL is very difficult in IG and we
need to prepare in advance.
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