The document discusses access to university in Great Britain. It states that students submit a single application through UCAS listing up to five course preferences. Universities have different application requirements and deadlines. They may invite applicants for interviews or request portfolios. Universities can make conditional offers requiring certain exam marks be met.
1) Those methods involving the collection, presentation, and chara.docxdorishigh
1) Those methods involving the collection, presentation, and characterization of a set of data in order to properly describe the various features of that set of data are called
A) statistical inference.
B) the scientific method.
C) sampling.
D) descriptive statistics.
Answer: D
2) Which of the following is NOT an element of descriptive statistical problems?
A) an inference made about the population based on the sample
B) the population or sample of interest
C) tables, graphs, or numerical summary tools
D) identification of patterns in the data
Answer: A
3) Most analysts focus on the cost of tuition as the way to measure the cost of a college education. But incidentals, such as textbook costs, are rarely considered. A researcher at Drummand University wanted to estimate the textbook costs of first-year students at Drummand. To do so, she monitored the textbook cost of 250 first-year students and found that their average textbook cost was $600 per semester. Identify the population of interest to the researcher.
A) all Drummand University students
B) all college students
C) all first-year Drummand University students
D) the 250 students that were monitored
Answer: C
4) Researchers are concerned that the weight of the average American school child is increasing, implying, among other things, that children's clothing should be manufactured and marketed in larger sizes. If X is the weight of school children sampled in a nationwide study, then X is an example of
A) a categorical random variable.
B) a discrete random variable.
C) a continuous random variable.
D) a parameter.
Answer: C
5) The chancellor of a major university was concerned about alcohol abuse on her campus and wanted to find out the proportion of students at her university who visited campus bars on the weekend before the final exam week. Her assistant took a random sample of 250 students. The answer on "whether you visited campus bars on the weekend before the final exam week" from students in the sample is an example of
A) a categorical random variable.
B) a discrete random variable.
C) a continuous random variable.
D) a parameter.
Answer: A
6) The British Airways Internet site provides a questionnaire instrument that can be answered electronically. Which of the four methods of data collection is involved when people complete the questionnaire?
A) published sources
B) experimentation
C) surveying
D) observation
Answer: C
7) A professor of economics at a small Texas university wanted to determine what year in school students were taking his tough economics course. Shown below is a pie chart of the results. What percentage of the class took the course prior to reaching their senior year?
A) 14%
B) 44%
C) 54%
D) 86%
Answer: D
8) One of the developing countries is experiencing a baby boom, with the number of births rising for the fifth year in a row, according to a BBC News report. Which of the following is best for displaying this data?
A) a Pareto chart
B) a two-way cl ...
Points: 250
Assignment 3:Biggest Challenges Facing Organizations in the Next 20 Years
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 60% F
Meets Minimum Expectations
60-69% D
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Provide a title slide followed by a slide with an introduction to your presentation.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely provided a title slide followed by a slide with an introduction to your presentation.
Insufficiently provided a title slide followed by a slide with an introduction to your presentation.
Partially provided a title slide followed by a slide with an introduction to your presentation.
Satisfactorily provided a title slide followed by a slide with an introduction to your presentation.
Thoroughly provided a title slide followed by a slide with an introduction to your presentation.
2. Presentation should include your choice of the five (5) challenges you believe organizations will face in the next twenty (20) years. Only include one (1) challenge and your explanation for choosing that challenge per slide for a total of five (5) slides. Weight: 50%
Did not submit or incompletely included your choice of the five (5) challenges you believe organizations will face in the next twenty (20) years. Did not submit or incompletely included one (1) challenge and your explanation for choosing that challenge per slide for a total of five (5) slides.
Insufficiently included your choice of the five (5) challenges you believe organizations will face in the next twenty (20) years. Insufficiently included one (1) challenge and your explanation for choosing that challenge per slide for a total of five (5) slides.
Partially included your choice of the five (5) challenges you believe organizations will face in the next twenty (20) years. Partially included one (1) challenge and your explanation for choosing that challenge per slide for a total of five (5) slides.
Satisfactorily included your choice of the five (5) challenges you believe organizations will face in the next twenty (20) years. Satisfactorily included one (1) challenge and your explanation for choosing that challenge per slide for a total of five (5) slides.
Thoroughly included your choice of the five (5) challenges you believe organizations will face in the next twenty (20) years. Satisfactorily included one (1) challenge and your explanation for choosing that challenge per slide for a total of five (5) slides.
3. Provide one (1) summary slide which addresses key points of your paper.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely provided one (1) summary slide which addresses key points of your paper.
Insufficiently provided one (1) summary slide which addresses key points of your paper.
Partially provided one (1) summary slide which addresses key points of your paper.
Satisfactorily provided one (1) summary slide which addresses key points of your paper.
Thoroughly provided one (1) summary slide which addresses key points of your paper.
4. Narrate each slide,.
Project CharterProject Title Project Start DatePrdessiechisomjj4
Project Charter
Project Title:
Project Start Date:Projected Finish Date:
Budget Information:
Project Manager: Name, phone, e-mail
Project Objectives:
Main Project Success Criteria:
Approach:
Roles and Responsibilities
Role
Name
Organization/
Position
Contact Information
Sign-off: (Signatures of all above stakeholders. Can sign by their names in table above.)
Comments: (Handwritten or typed comments from above stakeholders, if applicable)
CBE ASSIGNMENT TEMPLATEExecutive Summary
(Present a summary of the whole work. This is not included in wordcount)
Table of Contents
1. Introduction – (150 words)
(Present an introduction to the report. Explain what the report will be about and its purpose)
2. Discussion and Analysis
2.1. Impact of COVID-19 on the UK’s Economy – (500 words)
(Explain using the circular flow of income. Then you can mention other factors like unemployment, collapsing of businesses, increasing national debt among others)
2.2. Economic Impacts of the War in Ukraine on the UK
(Just select and explain three factors)2.2.1. UK-Russia Trade2.2.2. Global Gas Prices2.2.3. Inflation2.2.4. Slow Economic Growth2.2.5. Unemployment2.2.6. Shortage of staple food
2.3. Major Recommended Economic Responses of the UK’s Government and their Implications – (1000 words -
Select any 4 factors and explain their implications on the UK’s economy)2.3.1. Increase in Country’s Gas Production2.3.2. A Cut or Suspension of Import Duties on Crude Oil2.3.3. Increment of Universal Credit2.3.4. Reduction of National Insurance2.3.5. Increase Public Spending2.3.6. Introduce Small Business Support Schemes
2.4. Major Responses of the Bank of England and Their Implications to the UK’s Economy
(500 words - Select
any 2 factors and explain their implications on the UK’s economy)
2.4.1. Increase Interest Rate2.4.2. Increase Service Charges to Banks2.4.3. Increase the Reserve-Ratio for Banks2.4.4. Sustenance of Government Bonds
3. Conclusion (150 words)
4. Recommendations (200 words)
(Provide recommendations to the government on the challenges of implementing these economic proposals you have made)
5. References
(Provide at least 20 References)
In partnership with the University of Suffolk
BABS Assignment
Assignment Brief
Course/Programme:
BABS
Level:
4
Module Title:
Contemporary Business Environment
Module Leader:
Douglas Darkwah
Assignment titles:
Evaluating the contemporary business environment
Assignment number:
1
Weighting:
100%
Date given out:
July 2022
Submission date:
3rd October 2022
Eligible for late submission (3 working days, with penalty)?
Yes
Method of submission:
X
Online only
Online and paper copy
Special instructions for submission (if any):
Date for results and feedback:
Employability skills assessed:
X
Learning outcomes assessed:
X
Referencing:
In the main body of your submission you must give credit to authors on whose research yo ...
2Grade Sheet for Introduction to Social Research Proposal__.docxtamicawaysmith
2
Grade Sheet for Introduction to Social Research: Proposal
___________________________________
NAME
1. Presentation (10 pts.): The proposal was of professional quality and met the guidelines.
__ Length. abt. 25-30 pages No more than one double-space between paragraphs
__ Typed or printed Double-spaced
__ 10-12 pt. Font Indented paragraphs
__ Title page
__ Grade sheet attached
__________________
2. Description (60 points): Quality of the proposal.
a. The issue was addressed and analyzed in such a way that the reader could fully understand what the student proposed to do.
b. The proposal clearly identified each step in the research process.
c. The proposal clearly connected between the conceptualization and operationalization of the chosen research topic.
50-60 pts. = Excellent
40-49 pts. = Very Good
30-39 pts. = Good
20-29 pts. = Fair
0–19 pts. = Poor
_________________
3. Data collection instrument (20 points):
a. Quality of questions constructed.
b. Relevance of questions to the topic and measurements proposed.
c. The proposal demonstrated how the collected data will be utilized in data analysis to address the research questions.
17-20 pts. = Excellent
14-16 pts. = Very Good
11-13 pts. = Good
8-10 pts. = Fair
< 8 pts. = Poor
________________
4. Composition, Grammar, Spelling & Punctuation (10 points)
________________
Total Score ________________
Grade _________________
RESEARCH TOPIC PROPOSAL
1. TITLE:
2. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:
3. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
4. LITERATURE REVIEW
5. HYPOTHESES:
6. DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURE
A. SAMPLE
B. SCHEDULE/QUESTIONNAIRE
C. MEHOD OF COLLECTION (e.g., interview, mailing, telephone survey etc.)
7. DATA ANALYSIS PLAN
8. EXPECTED OUTCOME(S)
STAT 200
1. The answers to the following questionnaire items are based upon what scale of measurement? (4 responses)
a) What is your height?
b) What is your weight?
c) What is your occupation?
d) How does this course compare with others you have taken?
(answers would be greater than, less than, equal to, etc.)
2. According to the table below, about what percentage of the flights had 19 or fewer empty seats?
a) 15%
b) about 29%
c) about 71%
d) cannot be determined
Number of empty seats
Frequency
0 up to 5
3
5 up to 10
8
10 up to 15
15
15 up to 20
18
20 up to 25
12
25 up to 30
6
3. Complete this frequency distribution.
Number of empty seats
F
RF
0 up to 5
3
5 up to 10
.03
10 up to 15
8
15 up to 20
.15
20 up to 25
18
Total
34
1
4. Ratio level data are the “lowest level” of measurement and the data must be mutually exclusive.
True
False
5. The midpoint of 0 up to 5 class is
a) 2
b) 4
c) 2.5
d) 0
All Time Box Office Revenues Aggregated by Months (used for questions 5 – 7)
Rank
Month
Gross
Movies Tracked
1
February, 2009
796,343,640
161
2
February, 2010
745,693,066
173
3
February, 2008
659,270,466
193
4
February, 2004 ...
1) Those methods involving the collection, presentation, and chara.docxdorishigh
1) Those methods involving the collection, presentation, and characterization of a set of data in order to properly describe the various features of that set of data are called
A) statistical inference.
B) the scientific method.
C) sampling.
D) descriptive statistics.
Answer: D
2) Which of the following is NOT an element of descriptive statistical problems?
A) an inference made about the population based on the sample
B) the population or sample of interest
C) tables, graphs, or numerical summary tools
D) identification of patterns in the data
Answer: A
3) Most analysts focus on the cost of tuition as the way to measure the cost of a college education. But incidentals, such as textbook costs, are rarely considered. A researcher at Drummand University wanted to estimate the textbook costs of first-year students at Drummand. To do so, she monitored the textbook cost of 250 first-year students and found that their average textbook cost was $600 per semester. Identify the population of interest to the researcher.
A) all Drummand University students
B) all college students
C) all first-year Drummand University students
D) the 250 students that were monitored
Answer: C
4) Researchers are concerned that the weight of the average American school child is increasing, implying, among other things, that children's clothing should be manufactured and marketed in larger sizes. If X is the weight of school children sampled in a nationwide study, then X is an example of
A) a categorical random variable.
B) a discrete random variable.
C) a continuous random variable.
D) a parameter.
Answer: C
5) The chancellor of a major university was concerned about alcohol abuse on her campus and wanted to find out the proportion of students at her university who visited campus bars on the weekend before the final exam week. Her assistant took a random sample of 250 students. The answer on "whether you visited campus bars on the weekend before the final exam week" from students in the sample is an example of
A) a categorical random variable.
B) a discrete random variable.
C) a continuous random variable.
D) a parameter.
Answer: A
6) The British Airways Internet site provides a questionnaire instrument that can be answered electronically. Which of the four methods of data collection is involved when people complete the questionnaire?
A) published sources
B) experimentation
C) surveying
D) observation
Answer: C
7) A professor of economics at a small Texas university wanted to determine what year in school students were taking his tough economics course. Shown below is a pie chart of the results. What percentage of the class took the course prior to reaching their senior year?
A) 14%
B) 44%
C) 54%
D) 86%
Answer: D
8) One of the developing countries is experiencing a baby boom, with the number of births rising for the fifth year in a row, according to a BBC News report. Which of the following is best for displaying this data?
A) a Pareto chart
B) a two-way cl ...
Points: 250
Assignment 3:Biggest Challenges Facing Organizations in the Next 20 Years
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 60% F
Meets Minimum Expectations
60-69% D
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Provide a title slide followed by a slide with an introduction to your presentation.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely provided a title slide followed by a slide with an introduction to your presentation.
Insufficiently provided a title slide followed by a slide with an introduction to your presentation.
Partially provided a title slide followed by a slide with an introduction to your presentation.
Satisfactorily provided a title slide followed by a slide with an introduction to your presentation.
Thoroughly provided a title slide followed by a slide with an introduction to your presentation.
2. Presentation should include your choice of the five (5) challenges you believe organizations will face in the next twenty (20) years. Only include one (1) challenge and your explanation for choosing that challenge per slide for a total of five (5) slides. Weight: 50%
Did not submit or incompletely included your choice of the five (5) challenges you believe organizations will face in the next twenty (20) years. Did not submit or incompletely included one (1) challenge and your explanation for choosing that challenge per slide for a total of five (5) slides.
Insufficiently included your choice of the five (5) challenges you believe organizations will face in the next twenty (20) years. Insufficiently included one (1) challenge and your explanation for choosing that challenge per slide for a total of five (5) slides.
Partially included your choice of the five (5) challenges you believe organizations will face in the next twenty (20) years. Partially included one (1) challenge and your explanation for choosing that challenge per slide for a total of five (5) slides.
Satisfactorily included your choice of the five (5) challenges you believe organizations will face in the next twenty (20) years. Satisfactorily included one (1) challenge and your explanation for choosing that challenge per slide for a total of five (5) slides.
Thoroughly included your choice of the five (5) challenges you believe organizations will face in the next twenty (20) years. Satisfactorily included one (1) challenge and your explanation for choosing that challenge per slide for a total of five (5) slides.
3. Provide one (1) summary slide which addresses key points of your paper.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely provided one (1) summary slide which addresses key points of your paper.
Insufficiently provided one (1) summary slide which addresses key points of your paper.
Partially provided one (1) summary slide which addresses key points of your paper.
Satisfactorily provided one (1) summary slide which addresses key points of your paper.
Thoroughly provided one (1) summary slide which addresses key points of your paper.
4. Narrate each slide,.
Project CharterProject Title Project Start DatePrdessiechisomjj4
Project Charter
Project Title:
Project Start Date:Projected Finish Date:
Budget Information:
Project Manager: Name, phone, e-mail
Project Objectives:
Main Project Success Criteria:
Approach:
Roles and Responsibilities
Role
Name
Organization/
Position
Contact Information
Sign-off: (Signatures of all above stakeholders. Can sign by their names in table above.)
Comments: (Handwritten or typed comments from above stakeholders, if applicable)
CBE ASSIGNMENT TEMPLATEExecutive Summary
(Present a summary of the whole work. This is not included in wordcount)
Table of Contents
1. Introduction – (150 words)
(Present an introduction to the report. Explain what the report will be about and its purpose)
2. Discussion and Analysis
2.1. Impact of COVID-19 on the UK’s Economy – (500 words)
(Explain using the circular flow of income. Then you can mention other factors like unemployment, collapsing of businesses, increasing national debt among others)
2.2. Economic Impacts of the War in Ukraine on the UK
(Just select and explain three factors)2.2.1. UK-Russia Trade2.2.2. Global Gas Prices2.2.3. Inflation2.2.4. Slow Economic Growth2.2.5. Unemployment2.2.6. Shortage of staple food
2.3. Major Recommended Economic Responses of the UK’s Government and their Implications – (1000 words -
Select any 4 factors and explain their implications on the UK’s economy)2.3.1. Increase in Country’s Gas Production2.3.2. A Cut or Suspension of Import Duties on Crude Oil2.3.3. Increment of Universal Credit2.3.4. Reduction of National Insurance2.3.5. Increase Public Spending2.3.6. Introduce Small Business Support Schemes
2.4. Major Responses of the Bank of England and Their Implications to the UK’s Economy
(500 words - Select
any 2 factors and explain their implications on the UK’s economy)
2.4.1. Increase Interest Rate2.4.2. Increase Service Charges to Banks2.4.3. Increase the Reserve-Ratio for Banks2.4.4. Sustenance of Government Bonds
3. Conclusion (150 words)
4. Recommendations (200 words)
(Provide recommendations to the government on the challenges of implementing these economic proposals you have made)
5. References
(Provide at least 20 References)
In partnership with the University of Suffolk
BABS Assignment
Assignment Brief
Course/Programme:
BABS
Level:
4
Module Title:
Contemporary Business Environment
Module Leader:
Douglas Darkwah
Assignment titles:
Evaluating the contemporary business environment
Assignment number:
1
Weighting:
100%
Date given out:
July 2022
Submission date:
3rd October 2022
Eligible for late submission (3 working days, with penalty)?
Yes
Method of submission:
X
Online only
Online and paper copy
Special instructions for submission (if any):
Date for results and feedback:
Employability skills assessed:
X
Learning outcomes assessed:
X
Referencing:
In the main body of your submission you must give credit to authors on whose research yo ...
2Grade Sheet for Introduction to Social Research Proposal__.docxtamicawaysmith
2
Grade Sheet for Introduction to Social Research: Proposal
___________________________________
NAME
1. Presentation (10 pts.): The proposal was of professional quality and met the guidelines.
__ Length. abt. 25-30 pages No more than one double-space between paragraphs
__ Typed or printed Double-spaced
__ 10-12 pt. Font Indented paragraphs
__ Title page
__ Grade sheet attached
__________________
2. Description (60 points): Quality of the proposal.
a. The issue was addressed and analyzed in such a way that the reader could fully understand what the student proposed to do.
b. The proposal clearly identified each step in the research process.
c. The proposal clearly connected between the conceptualization and operationalization of the chosen research topic.
50-60 pts. = Excellent
40-49 pts. = Very Good
30-39 pts. = Good
20-29 pts. = Fair
0–19 pts. = Poor
_________________
3. Data collection instrument (20 points):
a. Quality of questions constructed.
b. Relevance of questions to the topic and measurements proposed.
c. The proposal demonstrated how the collected data will be utilized in data analysis to address the research questions.
17-20 pts. = Excellent
14-16 pts. = Very Good
11-13 pts. = Good
8-10 pts. = Fair
< 8 pts. = Poor
________________
4. Composition, Grammar, Spelling & Punctuation (10 points)
________________
Total Score ________________
Grade _________________
RESEARCH TOPIC PROPOSAL
1. TITLE:
2. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:
3. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
4. LITERATURE REVIEW
5. HYPOTHESES:
6. DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURE
A. SAMPLE
B. SCHEDULE/QUESTIONNAIRE
C. MEHOD OF COLLECTION (e.g., interview, mailing, telephone survey etc.)
7. DATA ANALYSIS PLAN
8. EXPECTED OUTCOME(S)
STAT 200
1. The answers to the following questionnaire items are based upon what scale of measurement? (4 responses)
a) What is your height?
b) What is your weight?
c) What is your occupation?
d) How does this course compare with others you have taken?
(answers would be greater than, less than, equal to, etc.)
2. According to the table below, about what percentage of the flights had 19 or fewer empty seats?
a) 15%
b) about 29%
c) about 71%
d) cannot be determined
Number of empty seats
Frequency
0 up to 5
3
5 up to 10
8
10 up to 15
15
15 up to 20
18
20 up to 25
12
25 up to 30
6
3. Complete this frequency distribution.
Number of empty seats
F
RF
0 up to 5
3
5 up to 10
.03
10 up to 15
8
15 up to 20
.15
20 up to 25
18
Total
34
1
4. Ratio level data are the “lowest level” of measurement and the data must be mutually exclusive.
True
False
5. The midpoint of 0 up to 5 class is
a) 2
b) 4
c) 2.5
d) 0
All Time Box Office Revenues Aggregated by Months (used for questions 5 – 7)
Rank
Month
Gross
Movies Tracked
1
February, 2009
796,343,640
161
2
February, 2010
745,693,066
173
3
February, 2008
659,270,466
193
4
February, 2004 ...
1. LENGUA EXTRANJERA: INGLÉS Propuesta 5 1
OPTION A
ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY IN GREAT BRITAIN
Applications to higher education courses in the United Kingdom are managed by the Universities & Colleges
Admissions Service (UCAS). Students submit a single application via UCAS’s website with a list of up to
five courses for which they are applying, in the order of preference. There are three application deadlines for
different courses: October of the previous year, and January and March of the year when the applicant wishes
to start university.
Once this application is processed, the universities and colleges will consider it: each has their own criteria
and their own ways of working, so students can expect to hear from them at different times. Some courses
require particular qualifications, others require an admissions test. Universities and colleges might send an
invitation, which asks the applicant to attend an interview or audition, or to provide a portfolio of work, an
essay or other piece of work.
After the student has attended the interview or sent the piece of work, the university or college may make a
conditional offer –in case he or she is still in high school: this means that certain conditions, usually good
marks in final exams, must be met. Universities and colleges might have other additional requirements, like
financial or medical conditions.
QUESTIONS
1. Answer the following questions according to the instructions (3 points as a whole).
a. Answer the following question using your own words (10 to 20 words) (1 point).
a.1. What is UCAS ?
b. Say if the following statements are true or false. Indicate the line(s) in the text supporting your choice
(1 point as a whole: 0.5 each).
b.1. All the universities and colleges in the United Kingdom ask the same requirements from applicants.
b.2. Students may apply to higher education before they finish high school.
c. Choose a, b or c in each question below. Only one choice is correct (1 point as a whole: 0.5 each).
c.1. Students organize the list of the courses they apply for:
a) alphabetically; b) placing their first choice on the top; c) in the order of difficulty.
c.2. A university or college will cancel their conditional offer:
a) if the student does not attend an interview; b) if the student does not finally meet certain conditions; c) if
the student does not provide an essay.
2. Complete the following tasks according to the instructions (2 points as a whole: 0.5 each).
a) Put into the passive: “Certain universities require applicants to take an admissions test”.
b) Fill in with the correct tense: “Unless you (submit)……… your application before next Monday, you (can
not start)…………….. university in autumn.
c) Transform into reported speech: “A conditional offer from a college means that certain conditions must be
met.” Begin with: “Our Head Teacher explained that…”
d) Combine into one sentence containing a relative clause: “Oxford and Cambridge are the most prestigious
universities in Great Britain. Application deadlines for them are the earliest.”
3. Find words in the text with the following meaning (a and b) and synonyms for each of the words
below (c, d and e) (1 as a whole: 0.2 each).
a) dates before which something must be done b) concerning money
c) preceding d) evaluate e) composition
4. Write about the following topic using between 90-120 words (0-4 points).
Access to university in Spain and in Great Britain: which one do you prefer? Why?
Pruebas de Acceso a enseñanzas
universitarias oficiales de grado
Castilla y León
CONVOCATORIA 2010
LENGUA
EXTRANJERA:
INGLÉS
EJERCICIO
Nº páginas: 2
2. LENGUA EXTRANJERA: INGLÉS Propuesta 5 2
OPTION B
REALITY TELEVISION
Reality television is a genre of television programming which, it is claimed, presents unscripted dramatic or
humorous situations, documents actual events, and features ordinary people rather than professional actors. It
could be described as a form of artificial or "heightened" documentary. Although the genre has existed in some
form or another since the early years of television, the current explosion of popularity dates from around 2000.
Reality television covers a wide range of television programming formats, from game or quiz shows to
surveillance or voyeurism. Part of reality television's appeal is due to its ability to place ordinary people in
extraordinary situations. Reality television also has the potential to turn its participants into national celebrities.
Some commentators have said that the name "reality television" is an inaccurate description for several styles of
program included in the genre. In competition-based programs such as Big Brother and Survivor, and other
special-living-environment shows like The Real World, the producers design the format of the show and control
the day-to-day activities and the environment, creating a completely fabricated world in which the competition
plays out. Producers specifically select the participants, and use carefully designed scenarios, challenges,
events, and settings to encourage particular behaviours and conflicts.
QUESTIONS
1. Answer the following questions according to the instructions (3 points as a whole).
a. Answer the following question using your own words (10 to 20 words) (1 point).
a.1. According to the text, what is the main appeal of reality television?
b. Say if the following statements are true or false. Indicate the line(s) in the text supporting your choice
(1 point as a whole: 0.5 each).
b.1. Reality television shows are performed by professional actors.
b.2. Everything that happens in reality shows is artificial.
c. Choose a, b or c in each question below. Only one choice is correct (1 point as a whole: 0.5 each).
c.1. Television reality:
a) covers a limited variety of programmes; b) covers a broad range of programmes; c) only presents dramatic
situations.
c.2. The producers:
a) have no control upon the programmes; b) only select the participants; c) have the command of everything.
2. Complete the following tasks according to the instructions (2 points as a whole: 0.5 each).
a) Write a question for which the underlined word is the answer: “The genre has existed since the early years of
television.”
b) Put into the passive: “Reality television covers many television programming formats.”
c) Transform into reported speech: “The producers design the format of the show and control the day-to-day
activities and the environment.” Begin with: Some commentators said …
d) Complete the following sentence: “If reality television had not the potential to turn its participants into
national celebrities….
3. Find words in the text with the following meaning (a and b) and synonyms for each of the words below
(c, d and e) (1 as a whole: 0.2 each).
a) the ways in which something is arranged or presented b) the quality of being attractive or interesting
c) exceptional d) create e) spectacle
4. Write about the following topic using between 90-120 words (0-4 points).
Would you like to participate in a reality show? Why?
Pruebas de Acceso a enseñanzas
universitarias oficiales de grado
Castilla y León
CONVOCATORIA 2010
LENGUA
EXTRANJERA:
INGLÉS
EJERCICIO
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