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COMM141 READING AND WRITING TEST
1 (15%)
Name: Aashik Karki
Recommended Duration: 2 Hours
Mark: ___________ /61
How to
Pla
y
W
inning
Tennis
Brian
Green
As a tennis instructor for the past three summers, I have watched many people waste
their money on hi-tech racquets, designer outfits, and professional lessons, who then
complain loudly that in spite of all the expense they still can’t play the game.
Unfortunately for them, a decent backhand is one thing that money can’t buy. No matter what
level of player you are, though, or what level you wish to be, there are four steps to
accomplishing
the goal of winning tennis. They can be summed up in four words: basics,
practice, concentration, and attitude.
[1]
All sports may be reduced to a few basic skills, which, if learned properly at the outset
and drilled until they are instinctive, lead to success. Tennis is no exception; however, few
people seem willing to spend the time needed to master the basics. The basics are not
learned easily. Many tennis schools are now using a system developed in Spain that helps
new players establish the correct stroke. For the first month of lessons, they aren’t allowed to
use a tennis ball. For that first month, correct positioning, proper swing, footwork, and
technique are drilled without any of the distractions of keeping score, winning or losing, or
chasing errant balls. That’s how important the basics are to winning tennis.
[2]
Having acquired the basics, a beginning player must now practise and practise and
practise to remember and
refine
those important skills. It isn’t very much fun sometimes to
play against a ball machine that never swears or sweats and doesn’t care whether you hit a
winning return. Drills and exercises won’t do much for your social life while your friends are on
the next court playing “pat-a-ball” with a couple of good-looking novices. Those basic strokes
that you must keep hitting correctly hundreds of times a day aren’t as impressive as the sexy
spins and tricky between-the-legs shots the club players are perfecting, but if you’re going to
play winning tennis, practice is vital. Your feet must move instinctively to get you to the ball
properly positioned for an effective stroke; a smooth backhand must become automatic from
everywhere on the court; a crisp forehand, hit with accuracy, must be as natural as breathing.
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[3]
Then, when you’re finally ready for competition, everything seems calculated to make you
forget all you’ve learned. It requires enormous concentration to shut out distractions and
continue to practice the basics that are essential to your game: watch the ball, keep your head
down, turn 90 degrees from the path of the ball, keep your feet moving, and so on and so on.
With an opponent opposite you, people watching, and your own self-esteem on the line, it’s
difficult to keep your mind from wandering. Tennis is about 50 percent mental effort.
Successful players are those who are able to block out distractions and concentrate on
making the racquet meet the ball with
precision
.
[4]
Finally, developing the proper attitude is the key to winning tennis. I define winning tennis
as playing the game to the best of your ability, hitting the ball as well as you know you can,
and enjoying the feeling of practised expertise. Winning tennis has little to do with beating an
opponent. Naturally, if you play winning tennis by learning the basics, practising
sufficiently
,
and concentrating, you’ll win many matches, but that is the reward of playing well, not the
reason for playing well. Tennis players who enjoy the feel of a well-hit ball and the satisfaction
of a long, skillfully played rally are winners, regardless of the score.
[5]
Glossary
:
Backhand
-(in tennis and other racket sports) a stroke played with the back of the hand
facing in the direction of the stroke, with the arm across the body.
Accomplish
-verb-achieve or complete successfully.
Refine
-verb-remove impurities or unwanted elements from (substance), typically as a
part of an industrial process.
Precision
-noun- the quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.
Sufficiently-
adverb-
to an adequate degree; enough.
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Part 1
: True or False (5 marks)
1.
Circle
T
if the statement is true. (1 mark)
2.
Circle
F
if the statement is false (0.5 marks) and correct the false statement to
make it true. (0.5 marks)
1.
People who spend a sufficient amount of money on expensive equipment can play
tennis very well.
T__
F____
Answer-
False
Corrected: People who spend a sufficient amount of time practicing and
mastering the basics of tennis can play the game well, regardless of the
equipment they use.
2.
Tennis, as any other sport, requires the learner to acquire basic skills.
T____
F____
Answer-True
3.
A ball machine is designed for people to throw the ball further.
T____
F ____
Answer-False
Corrected: A ball machine is not designed for people to throw the ball further. The
purpose of a ball machine is to simulate the shots of an opponent, allowing the player to
practice their strokes and footwork.
4.
Even the most successful tennis players are often distracted during competitions.
T____
F___
Answer- True
5.
People should have the right attitude in order to win a game of tennis. T____
F____
Answer-True
Part 2
: Multiple Choice—Consider the options for each test number provided below.
For each test number, select the option (a, b, c, or d) that is
the best
answer.
Study
the test essay to decide which option is the best.
There is only one correct answer.
(5 marks)
1.
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a)
The author is an instructor who hates to give lessons to unsuccessful students.
b)
The author mistreats his tennis students during lessons, so they complain.
c)
The author believes paying for lessons does not bring automatic success.
d)
The author knows that a decent backhand can be expensive to develop.
2.
a)
Tennis basics are so important, but they take time to learn well.
b)
Tennis basics are so important, so it is good not to play with a ball.
c)
Tennis basics are so important, and they reduce the skills you need.
d)
Tennis basics are so important because few people learn them.
3.
a)
Practice is not fun because the players are so beautiful.
b)
Practice is not fun, but it will help a player move more vitally.
c)
Practice is not fun, but it will help players move without thinking.
d)
Practice is not fun, for it makes new players sweat and swear.
4.
The main idea of paragraph 4 is found in its
a)
first sentence
b)
second sentence
c)
fourth sentence
d)
fifth sentence
5.
The main idea of paragraph 5 is that
a)
playing tennis naturally is the best way to become successful.
b)
playing tennis is best when players lose successfully.
c)
playing tennis is best when the game is enjoyable.
d)
playing tennis with the right thinking is best for success.
Part 3
: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Use your own words
. Use
an introductory phrase to begin your answer. Do not copy sentences or phrases directly
from the reading.
(25 marks)
.
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1.
Where was the new system of training tennis players developed, and how does this
system help new tennis players?
The new tennis player training method
was created in Spain. By highlighting the
value of developing the proper stroke and technique via drills and workouts, this
approach aids young tennis players. Players are not permitted to utilize a tennis
ball for the first month of instruction in order to concentrate on placement, swing,
footwork, and technique without being distracted by scorekeeping or
winning/losing.
2.
What must beginner players do to become good at the game?
To improve their skills as beginners, players must practice a lot. They must
continually improve their fundamental abilities, including footwork, placement,
and stroke technique. The article stresses the need of consistent practice, even
though it may not be as thrilling or glamorous as other game-related activities.
3.
Give two reasons why it might be difficult for tennis players to concentrate on the game
during competitions?
There can be several reasons why it might be difficult for tennis players to
concentrate during competitions. One reason is the presence of opponents and
spectators watching their performance, which can create pressure and
distractions. Additionally, the players' own self-esteem and the desire to perform
well can also divert their focus from the game and the basics they have learned.
4.
According to the author, which tennis players are considered to be the winners of the
game?
Tennis players, in the author's opinion, who are deemed winners are those who
play the sport to the best of their abilities, strike the ball as well as they know they
can, and relish the sensation of honed proficiency. Tennis success depends on
playing well and finding joy in adroit play, not only in defeating opponents.
5.
What is the main idea of the reading?
The main idea of the reading is that in order to play winning tennis, players need
to prioritize four key elements: mastering the basics, practicing extensively,
maintaining concentration, and developing the right attitude. The essay
emphasizes the importance of learning and drilling the fundamental skills,
dedicating time to practice, blocking out distractions during competitions, and
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recognizing that winning is not solely about beating opponents but rather playing
the game with skill and enjoyment.
Part 4
: Sentence Generation (20 marks)
Part A: Please study the following sentences.
Underline the complete subjects with one
line
.
Underline the complete verb with two lines
.
(2 marks for each sentence)
Underlined- subject.
Highlighted- verb.
1.
Janet and Jason
were playing in the park.
S
ubject- Janet and Jason
Verb- were playing
2.
There
are three slides at the park.
Subject-There
Verb-are
3.
In the next few months, the library
will introduce a special exhibition.
Subject-the library
Verb- will introduce
Part B: Identify whether the following sentences are correct or incorrect.
If the sentence
is correct, write “C” on the line found after the sentence.
If the sentence is incorrect
write “I.”
After writing “I,” you must make the sentence correct to get full marks.
(2 marks for each sentence)
1.
The green table with the exciting flower pot on it. – “I.”
Correct sentence= The green table has an exciting flower pot on it.
2.
Sunshine makes me happy. – “C”
3.
Try to practice more outside of class than you do in class. – “C”
Part C: Please write compound sentences by using the following independent clauses
and conjunctions . Pay attention to punctuation. You can switch the clauses or
conjunctions around where applicable. Note that each sentence is using a word from the
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test essay.
These words are highlighted in in the essay with bold lettering.
You may
wish to study the way these words are used before writing your sentence
.
(2 marks for each correct compound sentence)
1.
Gurpreet
refined
his skills as a cricket player. (but)
Gurpreet refined his skills as a cricket player, but he still struggled to perform
consistently.
1.
Juanita wants to
accomplish
her goal. (so)
Juanita wants to accomplish her goal, so she is putting in extra practice hours every
day.
2.
Jerry should learn to be more
precise
. (and)
Jerry should learn to be more precise, and he can achieve this by focusing on his
technique and paying attention to details.
4.
The store had
sufficient
supplies. (yet)
The store had sufficient supplies, yet they decided to order more to meet the
increasing demand.
Part 5:
Paraphrase the following sentences into your own words.
Do not change the meaning of
the sentences, but make sure to use different vocabulary.
You may also wish to change
the sentence structures used.
(6 marks)
“
The basics are not learned easily.” (paragraph 2)
Learning the fundamentals is not simple.
“
Finally, developing the proper attitude is the key to winning tennis.” (paragraph 5)
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Ultimately, cultivating the right mindset is essential for achieving success in tennis.
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