Traces Alpha
English for University Students
Nina Ong Sue Lynn, Ahmad Rizal Selamat, Chin
Chiu Jin, Lee Mei Ph’ng, Suhaila Abdullah and
Tengku Shahraniza Tengku Abdul Jalal
High-Beginning to Low-Intermediate
Traces Alpha 1, Second Edition is the first book of a threelevel
series for first-year university students. Designed to
reinforce learning, this book provides ample practice in each
language skill with model examination tasks. Each section
is presented clearly and concisely in a unit with varied and
challenging exercises.
Features
• Stimulating passages to enhance reading skills and to
enrich vocabulary
• Clear, structured explanations of grammatical rules
accompanied by abundant practice questions
• Interesting text passages and figures for informationtransfer
activities
• Step-by-step development of writing skills
• Complete practice tests simulating mid-term and final
examinations
Traces Alpha 2, Second Edition is the second book of
a three-level series which incorporates language practices
for MUET (Malaysian University English Test). Designed to
enhance students’ proficiency, this book provides extensive
exercises in the four language skills.
• Extensive reading to develop reading strategies and skills
• Advanced grammar exercises to develop accurate
sentence construction
• Academic writing to enhance essay writing and
summarizing skills
• MUET guidelines and practices
• Sample examination questions
Traces Alpha 3, Second Edition is the final book of the series. The book
emphasizes on the development of critical thinking skills, effective communication
of ideas in both oral and written forms, and comprehension of literary works.
The inclusion of literary works and media publications is intended to promote
aesthetic appreciation, critical evaluation and humanistic attitudes.
• A mix of literary genres--poetry, short story and drama
• Various tasks to stimulate group discussions and individual presentations
• Structured explanations, useful examples and engaging exercises on
grammar elements
• Guidance on quotations, plagiarism and APA documentation style
• Complete practice tests simulating mid-term and final examinations
Traces Alpha
