Final Assignment M5 Infographic, Graphic Organizer, and DIagram

final assignment

To complete your work on this module, you need to do the tasks in this final assignment section.

Questions 1-8 are based on Reading Text 1

Manufacturing Tea[1]

The diagram shows two processes for manufacturing black tea.

1.      The traditional way is used for making loose tea and the modern process is ideal for teabags.	£  2
2.      In both processes, natural enzymes are produced from the leaves.	£  6
3.      The next step is oxidation, where the enzymes from the leaves mix with the air.	£  7
4.      When collecting tea, the tea picker picks only the two top leaves and the bud of each plant to ensure a high quality tea.	£  3
5.      By this stage, little moisture remains in the tea – just three per cent.	£  9
6.      After that, the leaves are ready for rolling or cutting. Factories use traditional methods of rolling and crushing or faster modern methods of cutting, tearing and curling to make teabags.	£  5
7.      This changes the colour of the leaves from green to copper and creates a nice flavour and aroma. Finally, the leaves are fired and dried.	£  8
8.      Then, the tea leaves go through withering where leaves are spread out and air is passed through them to remove up to 60 per cent of their moisture.	£  4

Questions 9-8

Reading Text 2

Firework

9.      The author most likely wrote this editorial to …

A. express an opinion about fireworks.

10.    According to the author, which type of fireworks are the leading cause of injuries?

D. firecrackers

11.  According to the author, how are fireworks harmful? Give one or two examples.

The fireworks are harmful because they cause pollution, contain harmful chemicals, can damage our hearing, can lead to injuries and even death.

12.  Does the author of this editorial believe that all fireworks should be banned? Explain your answer.

Yes. The author believes all consumer fireworks should be banned, but it’s okay for people to keep enjoying public fireworks displays.

13.  With which of the following statements would the author most likely agree?

B. The money we spend on fireworks would be better spent helping others.

14.  To what extent do you agree or disagree with the author?  Explain your answer in not more than 100 words.

The writer tells us that the fireworks should be banned with an exception. I do disagree with it’s solution. Due to the problems caused by the fireworks and it is also only money waste, I support that the fireworks should be banned in all occasion absolutely. The moneywaste of lighting the fireworks should be diverted to the other benefit activity.

Questions 15-20

Reading Text 3

15.  What type of graphic organizer is in Reading Text 3?                            

It is bar chart.

16.  What is the writer’s purpose for presenting the data in this way?

The writer’s purpose for presenting the data is to compare and contrast data/information

17.  Can you identify source of the data used in the text? Do you think it is a credible source?

The text says: PISA, 2005. I think it should be valid, however we can see the website address is always recommended.

18.  What is the most ‘striking’ information in the text to you?

The most ‘striking’ information is about the percentage of Indonesia score for level 1 or below and Vietnam is only 6% for the same level. In level 4, Indonesia is only in 2% of science score.

19.  Which country is the better performer: Vietnam or Singapore? Why?

I think each of the countries has its own strength. Vietnam has the least number of students at Level 1 with 6% while Singapore is on the second position with 10%. Singapore has more students with 52% at level 3-6 and also has the most number of students at level 6.

20.  What can you say about Indonesia’s performance compared to other ASEAN country?

Based on the bar chart, Indonesia sits in the bottom position with 56% at Level 1. However, it shares the same position for the number of students positioned at Level 2 of competence in Science.

Questions 20-25

Reading Text 4

21.  What type of infographic is Reading Text 43?

The type of infographic is List Infographic

22.  What is the text about?

It is about five signs of people who do not drink enough water

23.  What is the writer’s purpose?

The writer’s purpose is to explain/inform about how to find out if one’s body is in need of water.

24.  Can you identify source of the data used in the text? Do you think it is a credible source?

The text says: the source is from www.jjvirgin.com. We should to check the website to find out about its credibility.

25.  Write a summary of the infographic in not more than 150 words.

The text says that our body needs sufficient water to keep us healthy. This infographic also explains what  we should do if we have enough water in our body. Feeling hungry, feeling tired or cranky, rough and dry skin, less frequency of needs to empty bladder along with dark and strong smell of urine, and checking on how much water one’s need daily based on his/her respective body weight are five signs of lack of water:

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