Diversity in English-speaking countries | Engelsk fellesfag eksamen | Høst 2018
This is Studienett’s guide to the exam set in “Engelsk Fellesfag” in the fall of 2018. The topic for this exam is diversity in English-speaking countries.
In this guide, we will help you with the summaries, analysis, and focus points in the preparation material and we will guide you through the tasks in the exam set.
Task 1
Short answer
Answer either 1A or 1B.
1A
Text 6 of the preparation material has three cartoons about English as a world language.
Write a short text in which you explain and give your opinion on the views expressed in two of the cartoons.
1B
On the next page you will find two conversations between Fred and John and their employer at their work placement. Both of these young men want to be accepted for an apprenticeship, but only one place is available.
Read the conversations and write a short text about which of the two young men you would give the apprenticeship to. Compare both the language they use and their attitudes in your answer.
Task 2
Long answer
The following tasks are based on your preparation topic "Diversity in English-speaking countries".
Answer either 2A, 2B, 2C, or 2D.
2A
In the preparation material you have read about some of the benefits and challenges of diversity.
Create a text discussing the challenges and positive experiences that people who are in a minority in English-speaking countries may encounter. In your text, you may refer to the preparation material and/or a film or literary text you have studied.
Give your text a suitable title.
2B
Create a text about health and safety in the profession you are aiming for and how diversity in the workplace can affect safety and the work environment. You should include these points:
- Information about the profession you are aiming for
- An explanation of important health and safety rules and routines in your profession
- An explanation of how diversity in the workplace can affect safety and the work environment
- Your thoughts about diversity in the workplace
Give your text a suitable title.
2C
"On the sports field or on the stage, there is no black or white, no gay or straight, no rich or poor, just the joy of being out there doing your best".
Using this statement as your starting point, create a text discussing diversity in sports and culture. Use examples from English-speaking countries and ideas from the preparation material in your text.
Give your text a suitable title.
2D
Create a text discussing prejudice against minorities in English-speaking countries. Use "Time for Love" (Text 7) or "The Painting" (Text 8) from the preparation material and another text or film you have worked with during your course in your discussion.
Give your text a suitable title.
Further help
In addition to this study guide, we also recommend that you read our general guide for the written exam in English:
I denne veiledningen kan du få tips til skriftlig eksamen i engelsk, uansett om du skal opp i engelsk fellesfag eller engelsk programfag. Vi forteller deg i detalj hvordan de forskjellige skriftlige eksamenene er bygget opp. Du kan også få gode råd når det gjelder hvordan du forbereder deg best mulig, samt hva du skal være mest påpasselig med under selve eksamen.
You can also read our extensive guide to English grammar:
Dette er Studienetts veiledning til engelsk grammatikk. Vi gjennomgår de områdene innenfor engelsk grammatikk som du kan møte i videregående skole. Veiledningen er generell, og den fokuserer for eksempel ikke på forskjellene mellom engelsk grunnkurs og engelsk som programfag på vg2- og vg3-nivå.
