B.A. (PROGRAMME)/I ENGLISH LANGUAGE Paper-I (B)
Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt all questions.
Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow :
Face-to-face communication consists of three elements: words, tone of voice and body language. On the phone there is no way of reading the body language of a person. So what you say and the tone of your voice become much more important as does your ability to listen and respond. A good idea is to smile while talking on the phone. This will help in keeping your voice enthusiastic and cheerful !
When you make a business called or a call to a stranger (or even a personal call, for that matter) you should always, first of all, identify yourself. Give your name, and if it is a business call, your company's name and your position in the company to the person you are talking to. Speak slowly and clearly and say straightaway why you are calling. It is best to state this immediately and clearly, though briefly. This way you can save a lot of time by not talking, to the wrong person or at the wrong time.
(:A) (i) What are the Differences between face-to-face communication and a phone call ? 3
(ii) Why is it important to smile while talking on the phone ? 3
(iii) Write down two things you should do when you make a phone call. 2
(iv ) Choose an appropriate title for the passage from the ones given below : 2
(a) How to talk on the Telephone ?
(b) Important facts about telephone.
(c) Differences between face-to-face communication and a phone call.
(B) Based on a study of the various units in your course hook, say whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). 5
(1) A formal letter generally uses a casual, friendly tone.
(ii) There is little or no difference in language used across social groups both in England and the USA.
(iii) An outline of an essay consists of the following parts in the order given below :
(a) Points in favor- of the topic
(b) Against the topic
(c) Introduction
(d) Conclusion
(iv) The writing systems of all languages were developed at around the same time.
(v) A descriptive piece tends to focus on the person who does the describing and not on the action/object described.
2. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
Walking is the key to fitness for people of all ages. It is a natural habit which one learns from an early age and it can become an insurance against major health problems. People generally have the wrong idea that vigorous exercise is the only way to keep fit. What they don’t realize is that walking, which requires less effort, can he as beneficial as any exercise.
Walking can be especially effective in curing obesity, from which many of us suffer. Though it happens mostly in middle age, it can occur at any stage of life. Obesity in childhood and adolescence is likely to be followed by obesity in adult life. Many housewives lead sedentary lives and tend to be obese. Regular walking is recommended as the first step towards weight reduction because housewives find it an easier form of exercise. An hour's walk at 3 miles per hour will burn about three hundred calories. This may seem a small amount, equivalent to about 30 grams of fat, but if the daily walk becomes a habit it could add up to a weight loss of nine kilograms in a year.
Some people believe that walking for exercise may adversely affect the heart since it i, harmful. This is a myth. There is no evidence to support this belief. In fact, walking and mild exercise are prescribed to persons recovering From heart disease. It helps to reduce weight. improves work tolerance, and allows more
physical activity to he undertaken with relatively less strain on the heart.
(A) Complete the sentences given below : 2 x 5 = 10
(i) Walking is one of the best forms of exercise because...................
(ii) The wrong idea that people usually have of walking is ...................
(iii) A common ailment that housewives suffer from is...................
(iv) Walking is advantageous because ...................
(v) The passage tells its about ...................
(B) Find words in the passage that arc similar in meaning to the following words : 5
(1) To perform certain actions/custom regularly.
(ii) Useful/advantageous
(iii) Abnormally fat
(iv) Hurtful
(v) Stress/undue force
3. (A) Complete each of the following dialogues in a few words : 5
(i) A. Hello Shikha, how are you ?
B. Oh. hello Anusha, I...................
(ii) A. Would you like to go for a film ?
B. No...................
(iii) A. Let us see a play then.
B. Yes, that...................
(iv) A. Do you...................?
B. I would prefer to see the morning show.
(v) A. Which day...................
B. I think Friday is the best day.
(B) Fill in the blanks using the most suitable word from those given in the brackets : 5
(i) Few people would think of keeping a ................ as a pet. (snack/snake)
(ii) ...................snakes are poisonous. (some/sum )
(iii) A python coils around the animal, crushes it and then swallows it................... (whole/hole)
(iv) Snakes arc not like other animals you............ about. (no/know)
(v) They hear................... their body. (threw/through)
4.(A) Rewrite the following sentences in the passive voice. Do not use ‘somebody’ or ‘they’.
An example is given to help you. 5
Example : Somebody has cleaned the room.
The room has been cleaned.
(i) They have cancelled the rock show.
The...................
(ii) They didn't give me the papers I wanted.
I ...................
(iii) Somebody gave the police the information.
The information ...................
(iv) Has anybody shown you the new machine ?
Has the ................... ?
(v) Somebody stole my umbrella.
My ...................
(B) Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs, using ‘ing’ or ‘to...’. Sometimes either form is possible. 5
(i) She seems ................... lost weight. (have)
(ii) Do you want................... the batteries ? (change)
(iii) I suggested................... to bed early. (go)
(iv) Can you help me................... dinner ready ? (get)
(v) You look tired. Are you ................... hard ? (work)
(A) Complete the sentences using should, would, could or can. 5
(i) .................... you like to have a cup of tea ?
(ii) .................... something happen, he ill call and let us know.
(iii) I .................... like to know more about the topic.
(iv) Do you think I ................... borrow your book ?
(v) She................... speak three languages.
(B) Put a question tag at the end of the sentences given below 5
(i) You won't he late,................... ?
(ii) She does know Sheetal ................... ?
(iii) You wouldn’t tell anyone,................... ?
(iv) You can speak Hindi,................... ?
(v) You are late, ................... ?
6. (A) Prefix in-/un-/im-/dis-/a- to make opposites of any five of the words given below. Then use the opposites in sentences of your own. 5
| Sane; patient; loyal; fair; correct; common; expected. |
(B) Complete the sentences so that the meaning is similar to the first one.
An example is given to help you : 5
Example : Don't stop him from doing what he wants.
Let him do what he wants.
(i) My father said I could buy a new mobile.
My father allowed................... ...................
(ii) Don't let me forget to phone my mother.
Remind................... ...................
(iii) At first I didn't want to apply for the job but my friend persuaded me.
My friend persuaded................... ...................
(iv) I was told that I shouldn't believe whatever he says.
I was warned................... ...................
(v) lie looks older when he wears glasses.
Glasses make................... ...................
(A) Make a new sentence from the question in brackets. An example is given to help you : 5
Example: (Where has Harman gone ?)
Do you know where Harman has gone ?
(i) (How far is it to the railway station ?)
Can you tell me................... ...................
(ii) (Where did I park my car ?)
I can't remember ................... ...................
(iii) (Who is that new girl ?)
I've no idea................... ...................
(iv) (What time did they leave ?)
Do you know ................... ...................
(v) (What's the time ?)
I wonder................... ...................
(B) Write down at least 10 ideas or points that come to your mind on the topic “Violence in Indian Cinema”. Please do not write an essay. Write down only your ideas/points in a proper order.
MARKS WILL BE AWARDED FOR THE POINTS THAT YOU WRITE. 10
(A) Write a letter to your friend telling her/him about the students elections which took place in your college. 10
(B) Write a notice on behalf of the President of the College Students Union requesting students to participate in the college festival. 5
OR
You want to sell your mobile. Draft an advertisement giving details of its make, year of manufacture, color, the price that you expect etc.