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An Exploration of the Role of Integrative Motivation in the Achievement of English Language Learners in Hong Kong

 by

Manfred Wu Man Fat, Hong Kong


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Appendix 1

Survey Questionnaire 

A         Below are a number of statements with which some people agree and others disagree.  There are no right or wrong answers since many people have different opinions.  We would like you to indicate your opinion about each statement by ticking the boxes below which best indicates the extent to which you disagree or agree with that statement.

 

 

 

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly agree

1.

Studying English can be important to me because it will allow me to be more at ease with other people who speak English.

 

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Studying English can be important for me because it will allow me to meet and converse with more and varied people.

 

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3.

Studying English can be important for me because it will enable me to better understand and appreciate British art and literature.

 

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Studying English can be important for me because I will be able to participate more freely in the activities of other cultural groups

 

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5.

Studying English can be important for me because I'll need it for my future career.

 

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6.

Studying English can be important for me because it will make me a more knowledgeable person.

 

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Studying English can be important for me because I think it will someday be useful in getting a good job.

 

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Studying English can be important for me because other people will respect me more if I have a knowledge of a foreign language.

 

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Very Bad

Bad

Average

Good

Very Good

9.

How do you rate your English proficiency?

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Please feel free to email Manfred with any comments or queries about this article.

©Manfred Wu Man Fat 2004. All rights reserved.