English Language Writing Skills

By Danso Kwasi Nti Samuel (DAS). Study the complete course source, examine every model and practise alongside Professor Jarvis.

Course printed page 468 PDF page 474 of 505

For tables, matching columns, IPA and original formatting, open the course PDF above.

Questions:

(a) What are the main consequences of illegal mining mentioned in the passage?

(b) Why is illegal mining considered detrimental to Ghana’s economy?

(c) Explain the following expressions in your own words:

  i.   deforestation

 ii.   biodiversity

(d) How does illegal mining affect social structures according to the passage?

(e) What is the long-term impact of illegal mining on Ghana?

(f) What type of text is the passage above portraying?

(g) For each of the following words, give another word or a phrase that means the same and

can fit into the passage:

  i.   significant

 ii.   consequences

iii.   decreased

iv.    revenue

 v.    urgent