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Functional English-Lab

SL1016
2+1

Ms. Sharmeen Ismail

[email protected]
Outcomes:

• Use relevant vocabulary in a variety of

professional and social situations
• Critically infer a variety of field-related
and general texts
• Demonstrate effective academic reading
skills
Course Contents:
Critical Reading:
Academic Reading; Skimming and Scanning
Finding Main Ideas; Interpreting and describing Graphs

Vocabulary:
Difference between Formal and Informal English
Use of appropriate vocabulary
Grammar:
Punctuation Marks, Parallelism, Misplaced Modifiers and
Dangling Modifiers, Conjunctions, and Sentence Structural
Types.
Passive Voice, Conditional Sentences
Scope of the course:

Accelerate your reading speed

Reports and Research
Theses
Weekly reading material of different
courses
Presentation Skills
(FE LAB) MARKS DISTRIBUTION

Assignments (05%)
Manual (05%)
Quizzes (10%)
Project (05%)
Mid-term (25%)
Final Exam (50%)

Note: Every activity and exercise is marked

Things to Remember:

Be presentable
Punctuality-Attendance
Get the Manual-Exercises
Exercise uploading
Rules for email writing
Join the GCR
Code:
Contents of Lab 1

● Ice-breaking activity
● Introduction to Academic Reading
● Skimming & Scanning
● Exercises
ICE BREAKER

Prepare short Describe

speech Reading habits
You can describe
yourself
Any technique to
What you like to read
read
Why do you think
reading is important
Academic Reading

Understand Critically think

complex ideas about information

It helps you draw

connection with
existing knowledge
Academic Reading Strategies

Skimming Scanning

Active Reading

Questioning
SKIMMING
“a quick hunt for the gist”

● Reading a text quickly to get the

essence, the general overall idea.
● People often skim when
o They want to see if an article, book,
etc. may be of interest in their
research.
o They are buying books, magazines.
Purpose:

● To read more in a limited amount of

time.
● To efficiently gather information
● To identify relevant sections/topics
● To determine if detailed reading is
needed
HOW TO SKIM?

● Read the title, subtitles, headings, or pictures if

present
● Read the introduction paragraph (central idea)
● Read the first and the last sentence of the body
paragraphs (main ideas)
● Use connectors as guiding signposts
● Read the conclusion paragraph
● Look out for any sign e.g. bold, italic, underlined,
colored, CAPITALS
SCANNING
“a quick hunt for a specific detail”

● to quickly find some specific information

or details.
● Focusing on keywords, statistics, dates,

etc.
For example: looking up a word in a
telephone book or a dictionary.
Purpose:

● To check if a resource would answer the

questions
● To retrieve specific details efficiently
● To save time in locating information
without comprehensive reading
HOW TO SCAN?

● Move your eyes quickly focusing on certain

connectors
● Look for the author's organizers, such as,
numbers, letters, steps, headings, and
subheadings.
● Look for words that are boldfaced, italics, or in
different font, size, style, or color.
● Sometimes authors put key ideas in the
margin
Activity 1: Skimming and Scanning
The Industrial Revolution, which began in the 18th century, brought
about a shift from agrarian economies to industrialized societies. Steam
engines, mechanized factories, and mass production transformed
economies and reshaped urban landscapes, leading to significant
societal changes and technological advancements. Learn how the
Industrial Revolution reshaped economies and societies across the
globe. Discover the key innovations that fueled this era of rapid change,
from steam engines to factories, and their lasting impact on modern life.
What is the passage about? When did it begin?
The shift was brought from ____________ to ____________
What did it lead to?
It has a lasting impact on ___________
Activity 2: Skimming and Scanning
Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric
power, offer sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. Solar panels
convert sunlight into electricity, while wind turbines harness wind
energy. Hydroelectric plants generate power from flowing water.
These sources help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate
climate change.
● What is the paragraph about?
● Name some renewable energy sources.
● _______________ convert sunlight into electricity.
● What do hydroelectric plants do?
● These sources help reduce _________________
Activity 3: Scanning
● Complete the table below by quickly scanning the given text:
LANGUAGE DEVELOPED FUNCTION CHARACTERISTIC
FORTRAN

1959

mathematical
and scientific
purposes
combines features
of COBOL and
ALGOL
BASIC

to support Unix
operating system
1962
Practice time
Passage 1: Skimming
● What are the main applications of AI discussed in the passage on
computer engineering?
A) Robotics, blockchain, and quantum computing
B) Autonomous vehicles, cybersecurity, and healthcare
C) Augmented reality, fintech, and telecommunications
D) Gaming, social media, and renewable energy
● According to the passage, how does AI contribute to cybersecurity?
A) By automating financial transactions securely
B) By enhancing customer service in retail banking
C) By detecting and mitigating security breaches effectively
D) By optimizing logistics and supply chain management
● In which industries are AI making significant advancements?
A) Agriculture and Hospitality
B) Education and Entertainment
C) Manufacturing and Energy
D) Autonomous vehicles, cybersecurity, and healthcare
Passage 2: Scanning
● What is Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)?
A) A technique to distribute quantum computers globally
B) A method to optimize machine learning models
C) A protocol for generating and distributing cryptographic keys securely
D) A framework for analyzing financial data
● Why is quantum cryptography considered more secure compared to
traditional encryption methods?
A) Because it uses fewer computational resources
B) Because it is less susceptible to quantum interference
C) Because it generates keys faster
D) Because it is inherently immune to eavesdropping attempts
● How does quantum computing enhance machine learning algorithms?
A) By reducing computational speed
B) By enabling more accurate predictions
C) By simplifying data storage
D) By increasing human intervention
Passage 3: Skimming
● Which technologies are transforming FinTech?
A) Virtual reality and augmented reality
B) Artificial intelligence and machine learning
C) Quantum computing and biotechnology
D) Nanotechnology and robotics
● How does blockchain technology contribute to enhancing financial
transactions?
A) By increasing transaction costs
B) By reducing transaction transparency
C) By creating decentralized and secure ledgers
D) By requiring more intermediaries
● What role do AI and machine learning play in improving financial
services?
A) Analyzing geological data B) Managing industrial manufacturing
C) Detecting financial patterns and risks, and enhancing customer service
D) Optimizing agricultural practices
Passage 4: Scanning
• How do Robo-advisors utilize algorithms to manage
investment portfolios?
______________________________
• What benefits do Robo-advisors offer to retail
investors, according to the passage?
______________________________
• How are cryptocurrencies and stablecoins mentioned
in relation to FinTech innovations?
______________________________
Practice
Activities are on
Pg 16, 17, 18
Vocabulary Practice
Practice Activity
is on Pg # 31, 32
Thank you!