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DEPARTEMENT OF ENGLISH Question Bank Sub. Name: Technical English –I Sub Code : HS6151 Year/Sem: I/I PART - A UNIT I 1. Fill in the blank space with appropriate form of the word: (June 2011) Verb (a) complete (b) educate (c) act (d) effect 2. (a) purify (b) weaken (c) brighten (d) produce 3. (a) produce (b) electrify (c) lengthen (d) repeat

noun completion education action effect

adjective complete educated active effective (Jan 2010)

purity weakness brightness production

pure weak bright productive (June 2009)

production electricity length repetition

productive electrical lengthened repeatedly

4. Add prefix to the following words to produce their opposites : (Jan 2011) (i) associate - disassociate (ii) destructible - in destructible 5. (Jan 2010) (i) locate - dislocate (ii) fortune - misfortune (iii) function - malfunction (iv) relevant - irrelevant 6. (June 2011) (i) decisive - indecisive (ii) probable - improbable (iii) employed - unemployed (iv) obedient - disobedient

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(i) advantage - disadvantage (ii) legal - illegal (iii) convenient - inconvenient (iv) ability - inability 8.Expand the following compound noun appropriately: (Jan 2010) (i) satellite communication - communication is used through satellite (ii) emergency brake - the brake is used for emergency (iii) butterfly valve - the valve is named as butterfly (iv) criminal lawyer - the lawyer deals the case for the criminals 9. (June 2009) (i) wrist watch - the watch that wore in the wrist (ii) ceiling fan - fan fixed in the ceiling (iii) dam design - design of dam (iv) engine oil - oil used in engine 10. (Jan 2011) (i) compute diagnosis - a diagnosis to find out the problems in a computer (ii) boiler inspection door - the door for inspection the boiler (iii) resources utilization - utilization of resources (iv) tamil newspaper reporter - the reporter in newspaper writes in tamil 11. (June 2009) (i) steel bar - bar made of steel (ii) petrol engine - engine that runs on petrol (iii) oil production - production of oil (iv) temperature drop - drop in temperature 12.Fill in the blanks with the comparative forms of the adjectives given in the brackets:dec2010/January 2011 (i)These letters are bolder (bold)than the others. (ii)we have to be more cautious(cautious)than others. (iii)four wheelers are safer(safe)than two wheelers. (iv)a computer is more reliable(reliable) than a calculator. 13 (June 2009/july2009) (i) My car is more expensive(expensive)than kumar’s car. (ii)air is not so light(light)as hydrogen. (iii)this book provides more(much)information than the one you have. (iv)mount Everest is the highest (high)peak on the earth. 14. may 2011 (i)A modern car moves faster(fast) than an ordinary one. (ii) Rose is more beautiful (beautiful) than jasmine. Dr.S.MOHAN 2

(iii) A precise word is more appropriate (appropriate) than a vague one. (iv) Tomato is cheaper(cheap) than an apple.

15 jan2011 (i) A computer is one of the most useful(useful) modern inventions. (ii) A car has a higher (high) petrol consumption than a scooter. (iii) My radio works better(good) than my brother’s radio. (iv) Diesel cost less(little) than petrol. 16. Give the American English equivalents of the following words. (i) pathway –pavement (ii) biscuits-cookie (iii)lift- elevator (iv) tap- faucet 17. jan2010 (i) lift – elevator (ii) servant – help (iii) petrol – gasoline (iv) pavement – sidewalk 18 jan2011 (i) aerial – antenna (ii) holiday – vacation 19 may2011 (i) lorry – truck (ii) autumn – fall (iii) biscuit – cookies (iv) torch – flash light

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UNIT - II 20. Rewrite as directed-use gerunds:

january-2011

(i) Before I made the decision, I thought carefully about it. Before I making the decision, I thought carefully about it. (ii) His main concern was to complete the research. His main concern was completing the research . 21. January-2010 (i) it is expensive to moderate sick mills(use the gerund form) It is expensive moderating sick mills. (ii) Solving certain problems in mathematics is difficult (use the infinitive). To solve certain problems in mathematics is difficult. 22. june-2009 (i) to wait for the bus is tedious(use the gerund form) Waiting for the bus is tedious. (ii) teach me swimming (use infinitive form). Teach me to swim. 23. may/June 2011) (i) to sing in the class is not allowed (use gerund form) Singing in the class is not allowed. (ii) driving a car is quite easy ( use infinitive form). To drive a car is quite easy. 24. complete the conditional sentences suitably. (i) if I study hard, I will not fail ( fail). (ii) if you had studied hard , you would have passed ( pass) the examination. 25. January 2011 (i) if the develop countries reduce the emission of green house gases , -----------------(ii) if there had been no rains last month, ----------------------26.june 2009 (i) if the traffic rules are followed , there will be(be) very less accidents (ii)If I become a billionaires, I would donate(denote) considerable part of my property to the poor and needy. 27. January 2010 (i) If he ran all the way ,he would have get (get) there in time (Ii) If the whether is good ,I shall go (go) for walk. 28. check the following sentences for subject-verb agreement: January 2010 Dr.S.MOHAN 4

(i) The windows are open . The windows is open. (ii) her boss undoubtedly think that all the employee want promotion . Her boss undoubtedly think that all the employees want promotion. (iii) joe and becky was both selected employee of the year. Joe and becky were both selected employee of the year. (iv) neither the father nor his son know English. Neither the father nor his son knows English.

29. june-2009 (i) time and tide went wait for none . Time and tide went waits for none. (ii) neither the king nor the queen were worried about the poor people . Neither the king nor the queen was worried about the poor people. (iii) the secretary and the correspondent has come for the meeting. The secretary and the correspondent have come for the meeting. (iv) the tallest of the girls stay in the hostel. The tallest of the girls stays in the hostel. 30. Jan 2009 (i) everyone who have fever must go to home immediately Everyone who has fever must go to home immediately. (ii) a new car cost a lot of money. The new car cost a lot of money. (iii) nucleus fission is the splitting of the nucleus of an atoms. Nucleus fission are the splitting of the nucleus of an atoms. (iv) one of the reason for pollution is deforestation. One of the reason for pollution are deforestation. 31. jun 2011 (i) forty students of my class goes for a picnic. Forty students of my class go for a picnic. (ii) either the physicians in this hospital or the chief administrator are going to make a decision. Either the physicians in this hospital or the chief administrator is going to make a decision. (iii) kalaivani, together with her teammates, present a formidable opponent on the basketball court. Kalaivani, together with her teammates, presents a formidable opponent on the basketball court. 32. Use the correct tense forms of the verbs given in brackets to fill up the blanks: (june-2011) Body language is (be) a form of non-verbal communication, which consists (consist) of body posture, gestures, facial expressions, and eye movements. Humans send (send) and interpret (interpret) such signals almost entirely subconsciously. Dr.S.MOHAN 5

33. (jan 2011) (i) I waited until he has finished ( finish) speaking before I made the suggestion. (ii) By next academic year, they will complete (complete) the course. (iii) she has been ill (ill) since last monday. (iv) I am reading (read) now I cannot help you. 34. (jan 2010) (i) over the last fifty years, computers have developed (develop) dramaticall. (ii) what are you doing (do) now? (iii) the accident that occured (occur) in 1986 at chernoby1 nuclear reactor resulted in the loss of many lives. (iv) when I was having (have) my dinner, my frined came. 35 (June 2009) (i) iron expands (expand) when heated. (ii) when the phone rang, he was preparing (prepare) for the test. (iii) I will see (see) you tomorrow (iv) when we arrived, the dinner had already began(begin).

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UNIT-III ( jan-2011) 1. write a paragraph presenting the information given below using expression comprasion. The following bar chart shows the sales figures of maruthi and ford cars for the period January to march 2010.

The bar charts shows the sales of maruti and ford car for the period of January to march 2010 in January the sales of maruti and ford car is 20% and 30% comparing to the maruti and ford to the feb sales rate, the feb sales rate of the car is higher than the jan sales rate. The March ales rate of the maruti and ford car is the highest of the all other month because the march sales rate of the car is 90% for the maruti but ford rate is lower than the feb month. When we compare to April month sales rate to the other month car sales rate, the April month car sales rate is the same as like Jan month sales rate because it both consider to be the same. And it will the the lowest of all the other month car sales rate. In March, the maurti car rate is the highest of all other month. At last there will be a declining in every month based on the people likes and introduction of the new models.

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2. Study the following bar chart , which describes the age groups of victims of the heart attacks in India.

The bar chart which shows about the age groups of vicitms of heart attacks in india.29-44 age group people is 100 of them were affected by the heart attack and it is the lowest group when we compare to other age group, the 65+ is the highest of all other groups because the male is 450 and the female is 350 of them were affacted by the heart attack .the 45-64 is higher than the 29-54 age group people and we compare to 29-44, the female is consider to be lower of all the other age group people. The two groups ie 4564 and 65+ is higher than the 29-44.so the the age group is shows the difference of how many of them is affacted by the heart attack but in this surevy we try to know that female are least when compares to the male age group. 3. Write a paragraph analyzing the data given in the following table: (June-2011) Teams

Mat ch

W on

Ti ed

4

L os t 1

Poi nts

NR R

0

N / R 1

Sri Lanka

6

9

0

0

0

9

4

2

0

0

8

5

4

1

0

0

8

Zimbabwe

5

1

4

0

0

2

Canada

6

1

5

0

0

2

Kenya

5

0

5

0

0

0

2.58 2 1.69 3 1.13 5 0.72 9 0.66 9 1.98 7 3.00 5

Australia

5

4

New Zealand Pakistan

6

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Ans: According to the table each team has been played in six matches. The teams are participated in six matches, Sri Lanka-4, Australia-4, Newsealand-4 Pakistan-4, Zimbabwe-1, Canada-1 won the matches. Sri Lanka, Australia, Newsealand, Pakistan got the minimum NRR points. Other teams are only less than points. Zimbabwe, Canada, Kenya teams defeated by other teams. There is no team tied with any other team, and some teams are secured high points, except one or two teams. According to NRR points Sri Lanka, Australia got same points. First four teams were playing very well. Other teams will improve the method of strategies in following the games. 4.Write a paragraph analyzing the data given in the tabular column on the production of food items in 5 states of India during the financial year 2007-2008: (Jan 2009)

State

Rice Maize (in million tons) Maharashtra 45 25 West Bengal 10 15 Tamil Nadu 45 30 Andhra Pradesh 35 20 Madhya Pradesh 35 20

Wheat

Pulses

30 10 30 25 25

25 15 35 40 30

Ans: This tabular column gives the data on the production of food items: like rice, wheat, maize and pulses in 5 states in India during the financial year 2007-2008.It is found that Maharashtra produced 45 million tons of rice, 25 million tons of maize, 30 million tons of wheat and 25 million tones of pulses during the financial year 2007-2008.In west Bengal 10 million tons of rice, 15 million tons of maize, 10 million tons of wheat and 15 million tones of pulses were produced. Tamil Nadu is found to have produced 45 million tons of rice, 30 million tons of maize, 30 million tons of wheat and 35 million tons of pulses. In Andhra Pradesh the production of different food items is found to be as follows: 35 million tons of rice, 25 million tones of maize, 25 million tons of wheat and 40 million tones of pulses. When Madhya Pradesh is taken into account, it is found to have produced 35 million tons of rice, 20 million tons of maize, 25 million tons of wheat and 30 million tones of pulses. When the production of food items in all these 5 states is taken for analysis, it is found that TamilNadu is in the lead in most of the food items. The least producing state is found to be West Bengal. Maharashtra is found to be the second in the list, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh respectively.

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5.Write a paragraph analyzing the data given in the tabular column on cigarette smoking habits published by a magazine after a survey.(JAN2010) Cigarette smoking habits by gender % No.of Cigarettes

All

Men

Women

20 + a day

11

13

9

10 – 19 a day

11

11

10

Less than 10 a day

8

7

10

Given up

27

30

24

Never smoked

43

39

47

This table gives data on cigarette smoking habits published by a magazine after a survey. When people smoking more than 20 cigarettes are taken into account, it is found that 13% of men and 9% of women are involved. On the whole, it is found that 11% of people are addicted to smoking. When people smoking 10 to 19 cigarettes per day is taken into account, it is found that 11% of men and nearly equal ie. 10% women are found to smoke. Here also when the overall percentage is considered smoking habit is found in 11% of the population 7% of men and 10% of women are found to smoke less that 10 cigarettes a day. Here, the overall percentage is found to be 8%. 30% of men and 24% of women are found to have given up smoking. 27% are found to have given up smoking after using cigarettes for sometime. When the survey details is analysed, it is found that 39% of men and 47% of women have never smoked. The overall survey also shows, that 43% of people have never smoked. The survey shows that many people have know the ill effects of smoking and have never tried. A large percentage of people are found to have understood the ill Dr.S.MOHAN 10

effects after using it for some time and got rid of from this habit with effort. But a few people are still addicted to smoking to a large extent. They should be made aware of its effects on our body and should be made to over come it. Thus, this table has brought to light the cigarette smoking habit among the mass.

6. Write a paragraph analyzing the data given in the tabular column on the production of cars (in millions) in the four nations during the three financial years. (june\july-2009)

Nation Brazil Russia India China

2005-06 25 30 45 43

2006-07 30 36 48 46

2007-08 33 40 54 50

According to the world the car manufacturing in Brazil, Russia, India and China are major countries in the world and leading car companies having in the countries. The production of cars in each and every year increasing. According to 2005 – 2006 Brazil production 25 million cars. And also Russia production 30 million cars and china also equal to minimum 45 and 43 million cars. Next, according to the year 2006 – 07 Brazil increasing the production of cars. It has produced 30 millions and Russia 36 millions Indian 48, China 46 millions production cars. In overall the countries just 5% of production increased. In the year 2007 – 08 all the countries to improve the production. According to last two years the production is Brazil – 33, Russia – 40, India – 54, China – 50. Finally we analyzing the data the population, growth of industry, advantages, development of science the main reason for improve the production. At the same time the car companies give the importance to control the pollution. 7.Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow it.(Jan2010) 5 x 16 = 80 It has always been clear, of course that a properly designed medical programme uses press, posters, printed leaflets and so on in proportions suitable to the nature of the product itself. In such a programme, television occupies a relatively important place if the product is sold in small quantities, at a low price to the vast mass of the people. It is regarded as the quick acting medium, peculiarly suited to ‘impulse purchases’. Dr.S.MOHAN 11

Larger items, such as cars and refrigerators, may be more profitably advertised in the press or other media which are examined in greater detail and more at leisure than television commercials can possible be. Nevertheless, in most mass advertising campaigns, the media are used in combination with each other, in proportions which tend to be more and more carefully, and even scientifically determined. It is significant, in this connection, that the poster medium and outdoor advertising generally, are now staging something of a recovery, after sustaining what at first looked like being a severe blow at the time of the introduction of commercial television into the United Kingdom in 1955. Media planning is only one of the branches of the British advertising business, where more exact methods of measurement and the close study of statistical data have made considerable headway in recent years. The marketing and research departments of the advertisers themselves, and of the agents who act as middlemen between advertisers and media owners in the case of more than 50 percent of British advertising business are constantly expanding. These departments have for sometime included a number of university graduates. Usually with particular qualification in Statistics and the movement of university trained men in advertising, the business is growing as is the study of advertising problems in the universities themselves, particularly in the departments of economics, psychology and sociology. a) i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) (b) i) ii) iii) iv) v)

Read the text and complete the following sentences choosing one of the options given below each sentence: 6 x 1 = 6 A properly designed media program uses (2) different sources of media according to the type of product The producers advertise larger items (2) in press so that the customer may see details leisurely. The poster medium and outdoor advertisement (2) are again becoming popular these days British advertising business (1) is one of the branches of media planning The marketing and research departments of advertisers (1) have employed a number of university graduates The advertising agents act as middlemen between (3) those who are interested in advertising and those who own the media Give the most suitable meanings of the following words as they are used in the text choosing from the list given below. 6 x1= 6 nevertheless (3) however severe blow (2) a hard hit sociology (2) a study of the nature and development of society headway (i) progress in difficult circumstances in proportions (2) in correct relation to other things

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a close study (1) a thorough, detailed study c) Answer the following questions briefly : (4x1=4) i) What are the different media available for advertising products? The different media available for advertising products are the press, posters, printed leaflets, radio and television. ii) When were the poster medium and outdoor advertising affected terribly? The poster medium and outdoor advertising were affected severely in 1955 when the United Kingdom introduced commercial television. iii) What are the reasons for the growth in advertising? The growth in advertising is due to the availability of a number of products in the market. iv)When is the television used as an advertising medium? When the products are smaller in size and is sold in small quantities at a low price to a large number of people and is bought on impulse, television is used as an advertising medium.

8. Find the following passage and answer the questions that follow: (Jan 2011) The secrets of sleep were a mystery for centuries simply because there was neither the means to explore them, nor the need. Only when candles give way to gas light and man began to double his output by working shifts around the clock, did people seriously start wondering if sleep could be a waste of time. Our ability to switch night into day is very recent, and it is questionable if we will ever want, or be able, to give up our habit of enjoying a good night’s sleep. However a remarkable research project in London has already discovered a few people who actually enjoy insomnia. Even chronic insomniacs often get more hours of sleep than they think. But, by placing electronic contacts beside the eyes and on the head, it is possible to check their complaint by studying the tiny currents we generate which reveal the different brainwaves of sleep and wakefulness. This has shown that for some people seven or eight hours of sleep a night are quiet unnecessary. A lot of recent work has shown that too much sleep is bad for you, so that if you are fortunate enough to be born with a body, which needs only a small amount of sleep, you may well, be healthier and happier than someone who sleeps longer. Every attempt to unravel the sleep and be precise about its function raises many problems. The sleeper himself cannot tell what is going on and even when he wakes, has only a very hazy idea of how good or bad a night he has had. The research is expensive and often unpopular, as it inevitably involves working at night. Only in the last few years have experts come up with theories about the function of sleep and laws, which may govern it. The real advance in sleep research came in 1937 with the use of the electroencephalogram. This machine showed small 50 microvolt changes in the brain. So, for the first time, we could observe sleep from moment to moment. Before that time one could put the person to bed, watch him mumble, toss, turn bring back a few rough memories of dreams, and that was about all. In 1937 it was possible to read out these changes, second by second. Then in Dr.S.MOHAN 13

1959 two other things happened. Kleitman and Aserinsky, as they were looking at eye movements, trying to understand the brainwaves, noticed that after about ninety minutes there would be a burst of the EEG, as if the person wake, and the eyes would move rapidly. It was not hard to guess that it was a dream. And indeed it was. Waking people up during that period, they found they were dreaming; waking them up at other periods, they found no dreams. The electroencephalograph shows that when we fall asleep we pass through a cycle of sleep stages. At the onset of sleep, the cycle lasts about ninety minutes during which you pass through stages one, two, and three to stage four. This is the deepest form of sleep, and from it you retreat to stage two and from there into REM, or Rapid Eye movement sleep. Here, for ten minutes on the first cycle and then gradually longer, it is thought that we do most of our dreaming. Studies of people who volunteered to be locked up for weeks in an observation chamber with no idea of whether it is night or day, give remarkable results. We are not in fact, 24 hours creatures. Put people in such circumstances and even though the patterns of sleep continue, the say is extended to about 25 hours. Without any clues to time, these [people go to sleep the first night about an hour later than usual, the next night an hour later, and the next night an hour later. So that, after about ten days, the person is going to sleep at three o’clock in the afternoon, thinking that he is still going to sleep at midnight. Today , jet-lag is a familiar hazard for the seasoned traveler. Travel across time zones plays havoc with the biological clock rhythm of the human body. For the active pilot, who is rarely in one place enough to know if it is time for breakfast or dinner, the impact of jet-lag on his sleep is critical. Several air disasters have been partly caused by overtired pilots ignoring the natural laws of sleep. Much research is directed to finding out what there laws are and to what extent pilots and astronauts dare disobey them. But they are laws, which affect all of us, and not just pilots. (a) Choose the correct response which best reflects the meaning of the text. (i) Only after the invention of electricity did people start (1) to really enjoy insomnia (2) asking themselves if sleep was a waste of time (3) to need to do research into sleep (4) giving up the habit of sleeping so much. ANS: (1) (ii) It seems that most people (1) need a lot of sleep (2) sleep too much (3) need less sleep than we thought (4) need more sleep than we thought. ANS: (1) (iii) The electroencephalograph records (1) eye movement (2) the frequency of dreams (3) the time it takes to have a dream (4) small currents in the brain Dr.S.MOHAN 14

ANS: (4) (iv) Dreams seem to be associated with (1) deep sleep (2) rapid eye movement (3) jet-lag (4) over tiredness ANS: (2) (v) The people in the observation chamber (1) went to sleep an hour earlier than usual each night (2) started to go to bed in the afternoon (3) slept for a much longer period than usual (4) went to sleep about an hour later than usual ANS: (3) (vi) Jet-lag means (1) being unable to sleep properly on aeroplanes (2) the clock says it is one time the body says it is another (3) it is a different time in different parts of the world (4) prolonging the day from 24 hours to 24 hours ANS: (1) (b) State whether the following statements are True or False: (i) People who suffer from insomnia often get much more sleep than they imagine. (ii) Research it sleep is now quite easy. (iii) When people dream, their eyes move. (iv) The cycle of sleep-stage last ten minutes. Ans: (i) - True (ii) - True (iii) - False (iv) - True (c) Choose the definition which best fits these words or phrases as they are used in the text: (i) Gave way (1) were rejected in favour of (2) gradually replaced (3) were replaced by (4) came back into use atter ANS: (1) (ii) Which of the following is not suitable alternative for convert? (1) change (2) turn (3) alter (4) transform ANS: (2) (iii) Unravel (1) disentangle (2) disrupt Dr.S.MOHAN 15

(3) disturb (4) discredit ANS: (2) (iv) Seasoned traveler (1) someone who travels at certain times of the year only (2) someone who is accustomed to travelling (3) someone who does not like travelling (4) someone who suffers from travelling ANS: (1) (v) Impact (1) result (2) loss (3) effect (4) cause ANS: (3) (vi) Clues (1) clockwork (2) certainty (3) assistance (4) information ANS: (3)

9. Read the following Passage and answer the questions that follow it: June-2011 Each one of us way has the education and training that make us competent at our jobs. These are our strengths, and we must build on them.But, as I mentioned earlier, there is always bound to be a gap in our training and knowledge to do all the things our jobs may entail, and in such situations, admitting ignorance is just one step. Actively seeking to bridge that gap is the next important step in becoming self-aware. Quite often it is through help from others. Seeking help from someone, a peer, a mentor, your supervisor, even a junior-is not a sign of the weak. We are surrounded by knowledge people in our own organizations and certainly outside. But we feel self-conscious to actively seek their help. We are plagued with selfdoubt: What if a peer uses the context to show case himself as better than me? What if my junior loses respect for me if I ask for help? Am I exposing diminished capacity or intellect by admitting I need help? These can be real risks sometimes. But again, if a professional does not take risks, how will he develop emotional self-confidence? The moment we seek help, we actively expand inner capacity; we create the emptiness into which others pour in their capabilities. Seeking help is not always about solving an organizational problem. Sometimes we may have a personal problem- an emotional issue, an awkward health matter – which we keep to ourselves. Sooner rather than later, it will adversely affect our work. Dr.S.MOHAN 16

There is no shame is signing up for help- in matters work, or in matters of mental and physical well-being. 1. Match the headings with the paragraphs: 1. One need not hesitate to seek help from others for personal or professional matters. 2. Without taking chances one cannot grow mentally. 3. Everyone has knowledge 4. Help from others fill the gap in our training and knowledge 5. Health problem may affect our office work 6. We hesitate to seek help from others. Ans: 3, 4, 3, 2, 5, 3. b.State thefollowing statements are true or false: 1. People generally do not feel shy while seeking help from others. (False) 2. Our poor health does not affect our work. (False) 3. Seeking help is a sign of weakness. (False) 4. With education and training there is no need to seek help. (False) (c)Match the words or phrases in column A with their meaning in column B: Column A Column B 1. Competent -advisor 2. Mental -involve 3. Entail -capable 4. Mentor -Psychological 5. Peer -A person who is equal 6. Plague -weighed down

Ans: (i)3,(ii)4,(iii)6,(iv)5,(v)1(vi)2 10. Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow it: JUNE/JULY 2009 Other passions besides self – esteem are common source of error; of these perhaps the most important is fear. Fear sometimes operates directly, by inventing rumours disaster in war – time, or by imagining objects of terror, such as ghosts, sometimes it operates indirectly by creating belief in something comforting. Such is the elixir of life or heaven for ourselves and hell for our enemies. Fear has many forms – fear of death, fear of the dark, fear of the unknown and fear of the herd. Until you have admitted your own fears to yourself and have guarded yourselves by a difficult effort of will against their myth – making power, you cannot hope to think truly about many matters of great importance, especially those with which religious beliefs are concerned. Fear is the main source of superstition and one of the main sources or cruelty. To conquer fear is the endeavour after a worthy manner of life.

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There are two ways of avoiding fear: one is by persuading ourselves that we are immune from disaster and the other is by practice of sheer courage. The latter is difficult and to everybody becomes impossible at a certain point. The former has therefore always been more popular. Primitive magic has the purpose of securing safety, either by injuring enemies or by protecting ourselves by talismans, spells or incantation. Without any essential change beliefs in such ways of avoiding danger survived throughout the many centuries of Babylonian civilization, spread from Babylon throughout the empire of Alexander and was acquired by the Romans and descended to medieval Christendom and Islam. Science has now lessened the belief in magic, but many people place more faith mascots than they are willing to avow, and sorcery while condemned by the church is still officially a possible sin.

(a) State whether the following statements are true or false: (i)

People with self – esteem seldom commit mistakes – True

(ii)

Fear can influence our religious beliefs – True

(iii)

Fear is responsible for many acts of cruelty – False

(iv)

One cannot attain wisdom, without overcoming fear – False

(v)

Science has in recent years reduced the belief in magic – True

(b) Complete the following statements:

(5) (i)

The pursuit of truth becomes possible only after ---------- (a worthy of manner life)

(ii)

Fear operates indirectly by ----------- (belief in something comforting)

(iii)

The root cause of many superstitious beliefs is ---------- (hope)

(iv)

The practice of sheer courage is not a popular method because ---------(it is impossible and difficult one)

(v)

The Islamic countries acquired the belief in primitive magic from --------- (more faith)

(vi)

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(c) Give the meanings of the following words as used in the passage:

(5) (i)

Elixir

–

magical potion

(ii)

Immune

-

exempted

(iii)

Survive

-

exist

(iv)

Persuading

-

believing

(v)

Condemned

–

forced

(d) Give a suitable title to the passage.

11. Rearrange the jumbled sentences in the correct order: (a)The transmission of the receiver’s response to the reader is called feedback. (b)The sender encodes the message and sends it through a channel. (c)Feedback is essential as it is a barometer of effective communication. (d)This channel is nothing but the language is used. (e)Your communication cycle is complete only when you get a response from the recipient of your message. (f)The receiver receives the message, decodes it and acts on it. (g)This may happen because of noise. (h)If the message received is not the same as the message sent, there is a breakdown of the communication. Ans: e, b, d, f, a, c, h, g

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UNIT-IV 12.

Rearrange the jumbled sentences in the correct order : (JAN2010)

(f)

The diesel engine, an increasingly popular engine in automobiles has its own disadvantages.

(b)

For one, the higher compression that makes the diesel engine more efficient necessitates the use of heavier engine components.

(h)

Therefore, diesel engines remain heavier than petrol engines.

(a)

Another disadvantage is that, diesel engines are difficult to start in cold weather.

(g)

But, plugs are available to preheat the engines to provide easier starting.

(c )

Thirdly, diesel engines have been noted for their loud noise and vibration.

(e)

Finally these engines are known for the emission of heavy smoke.

(d)

However, the popularity of diesel engines still continues, because of the price of diesel is low when compared to the price of petrol.

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13.

Write a paragraph of about 200 words explaining the wisdom of investing money in articles of gold. (JAN2010) Gold, the beautiful yellow metal has been the most precious metal since time immemorable in the Indian households. At present, it is increasingly becoming an attractive investment for the average households. Especially in India – World’s largest consumer gold – gold is considered as one of the safest investment bets for the following reasons. Firstly , the world is witnessing a sudden spurt in gold prices following the United states war against Iraq and the inflation in the price of crude oil in the international market. Since then, there has been a sharp rise in global prices in gold market. The sharp fluctuations from 2003 to the present day has motivated many Indian households make money on their old gold. Secondly, gold is a unique metal with near indestructibility. So it is safe to invest our money in gold which can withstand natural calamities. Thirdly, and most importantly, gold ornaments and jewellery are exempted from wealth tax and gift-tax. Gold ornaments upto 500 gms, in case of a married lady and 100 gms, in case of a male member of the family are not liable to wealth tax. Even where the jewellery and ornaments are in excess of the limit i.e. Rs.15 lakhs, they will not be seized by the income tax department, if they are reasonable keeping in view the social status of the family and the customs and practice of the community. Gold remains an integral part of our social and religious customs. Its ductility and malleability have helped craftsmen to carve exquisite piece of ornaments that ladies prefer to wear it during functions and social gatherings. So it can be safely concluded that gold is a preferable investment option and it is wise to invest in this unique metal.

14.

(OR) Write a paragraph of about 200 words highlighting six most serious problems that are caused by the increased growth in traffic. (JAN2010) Chennai city is on its wheels particularly during peak hours. While in 1981, there were 1.25 lakh registered vehicles, today the number has crossed more than 20 lakhs. In another 2-3 years, the vehicles have to vie and jostle for space. At present due to this increase, nearly 1,00,000 lives are lost on Indian roads and about one lakh are maimed for life. Studies show that in Tamil Nadu itself, 12,727 fatal accidents had been recorded in 2009 alone. Some of the problems that are caused by increased growth in traffic due to vehicles and suitable solutions to avert those problems are as follows: The first major traffic problem is – the violation of traffic rules – the largest number of fatalities in traffic accidents is also from the same segment. Youngsters riding their bikes at breakneck speed not adhering to either the rules or the other road users is hazardous. They should be made to realize that their rash and negligent driving could have life threatening repercussions that will haunt them for a life time. The Government should make helmet-wearing mandatory. The second is the pitiable condition of our city roads. The bottlenecks at crucial intersections, yapping holes, patchwork on the roads form a horrifying experience even for an adept rider. Though the number of flyovers has eased traffic to some extent, the Government should relay the roads taking into account drains, cross

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slope and the texture and quality of the finished surface. A road Monitoring Group can be set up by the citizen’s themselves to monitor the work. Another problem is the fish carts and tanker lorry drivers, who seem to think that the road is meant only for them. They should be made to realize that every person on the road is someone’s breadwinner or helper, etc. Close to their heels are the auto wallahs who think that Chennai cannot survive without them. Bus drivers, too, are at fault speeding past signals, stopping the buses ahead/ beyond the stops and rash driving. Liquor shops on highways, add to drunken driving. Using powerful lights at night time and not dimming them when required is also a cause for accidents. Only stringent action by the Government by making those who are misusing the roads pay heavy penalty and seizing their licences will help solve the problem to some extent. Vehicle parking is another serious problem. This is worsened by some callous drivers parking in a haphazard manner. Such vehicles should be towed off immediately and handed over to the owner after getting an undertaking from them. Stray animals on the road and pedestrians refusing to use foot paths, zebra crossings and sub ways add to the traffic woes on the city roads. All these traffic problems can be solved only through efficient traffic management through the 4E’ – Education, Enforcement, Engineering and Enlisting Citizens’ support. Educating and instilling in young minds about traffic ethics and road safety, will be a carry away success. Enforcement of law by collecting spot fines can be another solution. Through Engineering, one-ways can be created and traffic areas can be increased depending on the traffic. Traffic-specific changes in signal timings by installing intelligent traffic signals which would change timings in accordance with the changing volume of traffic and installing CCTVs and PA systems at junctions would be a viable option. Long-term measured like computerizing traffic management and construction of more flyovers and subways should be undertaken by enlisting the cooperation and support to the public. Periodic health check ups for drivers and installation of convex mirrors at sharp bends as in done in factories would help reduce accidents to a great extent. These are some solutions to the numerous problems faced by commuters on the city roads.

15. Rearrange the jumbled sentences in the logical order: (June2011) a. The thermostat then consults its instructions. Which are, in effect, if the temperature in the living room falls below 70 degrees start the furnace. b. but the thermostat is always alert, if the room becomes too warm and the temperature climbs above 70 degrees it receives this information, too, and immediately turns off the furnace. c. This simple device is used to keep room temperature at a constant preset level. d. If the temperature goes down to, say, 65 degrees, information reaches the thermostat that the room is too cold. e. It the activities the furnace, which begins to burn fuel in order to raise the room temperature, this is the output. f. This is called the input. g. It is possible to understand what feedback is by looking at one of the most common Dr.S.MOHAN 22

examples of such a mechanism, the ordinary house hold thermostat. h. Suppose you want to keep the temperature in your living room at about 70 degrees during the winter months, you set your thermostat accordingly. Ans: g,h,d,a,f,b,e. 16. Write a paragraph comparing laptop and desktop computers. (June2011) Laptop versus desktop is a dilemma for many users when come the times to buy a new computer. Until recently the issue about choosing between a tower/workstation and a laptop depended on the price you can afford to pay. And then you need to compare laptop and desktop to define a choice. PCs towers have always been the cheaper alternative –usually half the price for the same specs according to the statistics. Since the difference in the price is currently not so big, you should pay more attention to the advantages and disadvantages of each type of system in the laptop versus desktop debate. Advantage and disadvantage of the Laptop. The main advantage of the laptop is definitely its portability. You can put it into your bag and carry it everywhere. Besides, it has internal power source, i.e. you are not restricted to one place. Since the introduction of wireless broadband, and you do not even need a fixed line connection. The laptop can be taken in the office, in bed, on vacation. The drawback that the size has is that the display screens on laptop are usually only 15 inches (17” max). Another disadvantage of the laptops is that they haven’t got enough room for internal fans to cool the main CPU. With the creation of the dual-core CPU laptops can be expected to suffer failures because of overheating most often. Advantage and disadvantage of the Desktop. Apart from the convenient size and portability, laptops and notebooks have some other significant characteristics which may make you prefer them to towers. First comes the power supply. Desktop computers always have to be plugged into an AC Power outlet. In contrast to them, laptops are equipped with a rechargeable lithium, nickel-cadmium, or nickel-metal hydride battery, which adds to the advantage of portability. Laptop displays are very different from those of desktops since they make use of LCD technology, not a picture-tube. The displays of notebooks are smaller and usually have lower screen resolution but offer better color quality. The integration of input devices also makes a difference when you compare laptop versus desktop computer. The keyboard, you’ll use with a notebook, is situated into the body of the machine. This again contributes to portability but a damaged keyboard can be quite a problem. In fact, the main purposes for which desktop computers and laptops are created are different. Many business people really need to possess a notebook. The major inconvenience with towers is that they are situated at a defined workplace. One benefit Dr.S.MOHAN 23

certainly is that you can choose the size of the display screen. Moreover, you are free to add whatever extras you want, such as a speaker sound system, a joint printer/fax/copier scanner, a digital camera, DVD system. Another essential feature of a tower is that it is easy to upgrade. Laptops can be upgraded only by an expert, although there is not much space to add more components. On the contrary, you don’t need any expertise to upgrade a tower. Finally, having considered the most important features of both laptops vs towers statistics and having assessed their advantages and disadvantages, you can choose the one that will suit your needs and requirements best. However this will not put an end to the debate about laptop versus desktop. 17. Do you agree or disagree with the idea that science can be learnt through discuss education mode? Discuss your point with suitable examples. (June2011) Learning styles are various approaches or ways of learning. They involve educating methods, particular to an individual that are presumed to allow that individual to learn best. Most people prefer an identifiable method of interacting with, taking in, and processing stimuli or information. Based on this concept, the idea of individualized "learning styles" originated in the 1970s, and acquired "enormous popularity". Proponents of learning styles contend that teachers should assess the learning styles of their students and adapt their classroom methods to best fit each student's learning style--an approach that is often termed the 'meshing hypothesis. The empirical evidence underlying learning styles tests and theories has been severely criticized in recent years. Although children and adults will often express personal preferences, a recent review commissioned by the Association for Psychological Science was unable to uncover any evidence that tailoring instruction to these preferences actually produces any better learning outcomes (see discussion of The 2009 APS Critique below). Moreover, according to the same review, the few well-designed studies conducted in this area have tended to produce results that "flatly contradict the popular meshing hypothesis". Gregorc and Butler worked to organize a model describing how the mind works. This model is based on the existence of perceptions—our evaluation of the world by means of an approach that makes sense to us. These perceptions in turn are the foundation of our specific learning strengths, or learning styles. In this model, there are two perceptual qualities 1) concrete and 2) abstract; and two ordering abilities 1) random and 2) sequential. Concrete perceptions involve registering information through the five senses, while abstract perceptions involve the understanding of ideas, qualities, and concepts which cannot be seen. In regard to the two ordering abilities, sequential involves the organization of information in a linear, logical way and random involves the organization of information in chunks and in no specific order. Both of the perceptual qualities and both of the ordering abilities are present in each individual, but some qualities and ordering abilities are more dominant within certain individuals. There are four combinations of perceptual qualities and ordering abilities based on dominance: 1) Concrete Sequential; 2) Abstract Random; 3) Abstract Sequential; 4) Concrete Random. Individuals with different combinations learn in different ways—they Dr.S.MOHAN 24

have different strengths, different things make sense to them, different things are difficult for them, and they ask different questions throughout the learning process. Some critics of today's schools, of the concept of learning disabilities, , of special education, and of response to intervention, take the position that every child has a different learning style and pace and that each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding. Sudbury Model democratic schools assert that there are many ways to study and learn. They argue that learning is a process you do, not a process that is done to you. That is true of everyone; it's basic. The experience of Sudbury model democratic schools shows that there are many ways to learn without the intervention of teaching, to say, without the intervention of a teacher being imperative. In the case of reading for instance in the Sudbury model democratic schools, some children learn from being read to, memorizing the stories and then ultimately reading them. Others learn from cereal boxes, others from games instructions, and others from street signs. Some teach themselves letter sounds, others syllables, others whole words. Sudbury model democratic schools adduce that in their schools no one child has ever been forced, pushed, urged, cajoled, or bribed into learning how to read or write; and they have had no dyslexia. None of their graduates are real or functional illiterates and no one who meets their older students could ever guess the age at which they first learned to read or write. In a similar form students learn all the subjects, techniques, and skills in these schools. Gerald Coles asserts that there are partisan agendas behind the educational policy-makers and that the scientific research that they use to support their arguments regarding the teaching of literacy is flawed. These include the idea that there are neurological explanations for learning disabilities.

18. Rearrange the jumbled sentences in the correct order.

(june/july-2009)

(a) There a lot of churches, and one or two really large interesting building such as

the Ashmolean Museum, the ‘round’ Bodleian and the Radcliffs Camera, with its domed roof. (b) There is, in fact, quite a lot of industry in Oxford. (c) As you leave the centre and go towards the outskirts of Oxford you can see

industrial estates and a car factory in one direction, and in another attractive suburbs. Dr.S.MOHAN 25

(d) Like all English towns, there are parks, and ‘The Parks’ is the leafy house of

university cricket in the summer months. (e) Oxford is an exceptionally old university town, on the River Thames about 60

miles from London. (f) In the centre you can also find interesting old stores and paved passages. (g) All around the crossroads at the very heart of Oxford, Carfax, there are grey

stone colleges and other university buildings. (h) Unlike modern university towns, where you usually find the university on the

edge of the town, or on its own campus, Oxford’s centre is the university.

Ans:G,F,H,E,A,B,D,C

19 . Oxford is an exceptionally old university town, on the River Thames about 60 miles from London. (a) All around the crossroads at the very heart of Oxford, Carfax, there are grey

stone colleges and other university buildings. (b) Unlike modern university towns, where you usually find the university on the

edge of the town, or on its own campus, Oxford’s centre is the university. (c) In the centre you can also find interesting old stores and paved passages. (d) As you leave the centre and go towards the outskirts of Oxford you can see

industrial estates and a car factory in one direction, and in another attractive suburbs. (e) There is, in fact, quite a lot of industry in Oxford. (f) There a lot of churches, and one or two really large interesting building such as

the Ashmolean Museum, the ‘round’ Bodleian and the Radcliffs Camera, with its domed roof. (g) Like all English towns, there are parks, and ‘The Parks’ is the leafy house of

university cricket in the summer months.

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20.The survival of birds and animals is important to humanity. The Blue cross society has a major role in this regard. Comment on this in a paragraph of 200 words. (june/july-2009) The Blue cross is one of the major roles in society and also it has been giving the importance to Blue cross. According to human being, we are living to eat, but animals and birds are eating to live. There is no source for among the birds and animals. So the people don’t take care of birds and such like that natured living things environmental sciences. The importance of blue cross for creating the awareness and value of name to say the human mankind and also it has be followed by the group of people that they are also living with birds. Because all the animals and birds are having same beneficieries work related to the human being. Especially agriculture field most of the birds to help the farmers. We are having some pessimistic idea and concept of the blue cross and also red cross. Because they are having some rules and regulations to improve the quality of nature and the main reason of the cross the individual person to herd in the society for some human behavior, activities and also all the birds having some special, valuable aspirations in this world. If you go each, and every country other than India the importance will be given to nature. The nature is important to human being. All the people having some drawback of the regulations in society. And then all the people think about and comfortable life having to birds. We are following some conditions followed by the cross and society. Because everymen those kind of activities. In future will definitely think about safe of the nature and science for the human generations. Not only for the nature the both society and human culture belong to the world society and culture also to help the human being included all those things. Finally we concluded the human being will help to Blue cross and developing the country also main reason to adopting some natural disasters from that one. We are having safe and improving the society. 21.The importance of the alternative sources of energy like solar power, wind power and Hydro power is felt well in developed and developing countries. Substantiate your stance in a paragraph of 200 words.(june/july-2009) A nations development is measured by the growth of agriculture, industry and more importantly power generation. Electric power is universally required in the production of commodities and services and for their transportation. But the gap between demand and supply power in increasing due to phenomenal increase in consumption and constraints in the availability of fossil fuels. It is against this background that renewable non – conventional sources play a vital role and offer a long term solution for the problem. Renewable sources such as wind, bio mass and Dr.S.MOHAN 27

solar power have substantial and dependable potential to fill the gap that arise with the fast depletion of conventional fossil fuels.

Solar Power: Solar energy has the greatest potential of all the sources of renewal energy. If only a small amount of this form of energy could be used, it will be one of the most important supplies of energy especially when other sources in the country have depleted. Utilization of solar energy is greatly feasible in India because it lies in the tropical zone where sunlight is abundant for a major part of the year. Of the many successful applications of solar energy in use today, generation of electricity is the most significant one. Electricity can be produced from the solar energy by photovoltaic solar cells which convert the solar energy directly to electricity. In India electricity from solar energy has various useful applications such as energisation of pump sets for migration, drinking water supply and rural electrification covering street lights, community TV sets, medical refrigerators and other small power loads. In addition to the generation of electricity solar energy can also be used for, i.

Heating and cooling of residential building

ii.

Solar water heating

iii.

Solar energy of agricultural and animal products

iv.

Solar distillation

v.

Salt production

vi.

Solar cookers

vii.

Solar furnaces

Thus solar power proves to be the optimum reliable and economically unable source of energy which ensures pollution – see ‘green’ power generation. Wind Power: Wind energy is one of the low – investment and high yield group of power generation for world. Wind power generation has gained a high level of attention and acceptability as compared to other renewable technologies available in the country. Dr.S.MOHAN 28

22. Draft a letter to the editor of a leading newspaper highlighting the lack of testing facilities for swine flu in your city. S.Rani 5-48.a, Madras10.

To The Editor Hindu news paper Madras-1

Dear sir, I request that the following may be publish in your daily paper. The people of our locality are experiencing greater problems of the swine flu , Most of the people affected by this flu and even children also included in this disease. the people of our locality many times informed to the concern department officer to give solution for this problem but they were not taking any action for this problems. So its keep on spreading each day.the government and the other s should Dr.S.MOHAN 29

take further steps in preventing this ,so I believe in writing this matter in your newspaper so that all of them will be took incharge of this problem. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, S.Rani.

23. draft a letter of invitation to the police commissioner inviting him for college sports day. A.S.sam Ksv college Trichy. Dear sir, I am very glad to invite you for our college sports day function ,we consider that you’re a best person and a inspiring personality that our college welcomes you . we like to attend the sports day function with the benefits of the students development and we like to know that at what date you will be free so that we can fix our sports day function date as your like. We can make the arrangements according to your comfortable . Yours faithfully, A.S.Sam

To The police commissioner Trichy

24. Write a letter of complaint to a television channel about the poor quality of programmes and offer suitable suggestions. (June2011) R.Rajkumar M1-58, Third Street Trichy Dr.S.MOHAN 30

To The Indian Express Trichy. Sir, The follow matter may kindly be published in your newspaper. There are many TV channels in Trichy where people have to bargain before they get into the connections. The intentional the claim may vary from place to place. No Nominal fare has been fixed quite to the convenience and satisfaction of the people. Though the Government has recently stipulated certain conditions it has not been implemented by the authority. The middle class people who too depend on this made of conveyance suffer a lot. The Government is expected to take up immediate measure to stop this inhuman demand of the TV channels. Yours faithfully ( ) 25. Assume you are the international player of a game and write a letter declining the invitation to be the chief guest on the annual sports day of an engineering college. (June2011) Prof. V. Ramachandran Vice-Chancellor, Tamilnadu Sports and Education University, Chennai. Dear Sir, I received your letter and felt happy that I have been invited to deliver the convocation address at your institution. I had once come to Anna University and I still remember the warm reception given to me. On seeing your letter, I immediately dected to accept your invitation. But unfortunately I am held upon that date because of the senate meeting at the University campus. Hence I would like to give you two options, if it is convenient for you please have it next week or I may be invited for the next convocation. Inconvenience regretted, Yours sincerely, Vice-Chancellor, Tamilnadu Sports and Education University, Chennai. 26. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper explaining the need for providing bright street lamps in your street where there is no adequate lighting for most part of the street.(JAN2010) 25/01/2010 The Editor, Dr.S.MOHAN 31

“The Hindu” Anna Salai, Chennai – 2. Dear Sir, Sub : Inadequate lighting – Reg. I, as a representative of the long Kesari Street, would like to highlight the need for providing bright street lamps in our street. Ours is a very long street with a number of residential apartments and individual houses. There are a number of children who go for tuition in the evening and return after sun set. The working class, return sometimes late in the right. They find it difficult to grope about in the darkness due to lack of light. Also, the dogs in the locality scare the passers by. We, request the corporation to provide proper lighting. 1.

Lights with solar panel can be installed so that they store their power and give light at night. 2. It can be maintained with the help of the locals. 3. Once in a while, they should be inspected by the authorities. If, this is done it will provide relief to our residents. Yours truly, DR.HASINI VASANTH, 13, Kesari Street, Woriur, Trichy. (OR) 27. Your father has bought a personal computer but he is not sure how useful it would be form him at home. Write a letter to him telling him how useful it can be in his daily life. (JAN2010) 55/110, XYZ Men’s Hostel, Trichy-16. 25.10.2010. My dear Dad, Very happy to receive your letter today. I am very much delighted to hear that you have bought a PC for our house. It is, indeed, a valuable thing to be had at home. As the Headmaster of a school, you can do wonders with this user-friendly machine. You will find the applications of computer in almost all the levels - personal, official, educational, etc. Personally you can use the computer to type letters or documents, keep an appointment calendar, maintain an address book, access information from remote sources, keep abreast of the state-of-the-art techniques in your filed using World Wide Webs and so on.

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At the official level, the computer can be used to maintain the yearly budget, manage the pay bills, keep accounting records, prepare income-tax returns, record students’ and personnel data, etc. The computer can also be used for making the teaching and learning process more effective. You can prepare audio-visual presentations; download the relevant study materials and so on. These are only samples of the multifarious functions that can be done with the computer today. There are numerous programs available to ease specific tasks. You can have need-based soft wares. You can have the automation of tasks, but also have the advantage of flexibility that permits a range of uses. Hope you make the optimal use of this versatile machine and facilitate yourself in the administrative and teaching process. I’ll come and share more details of this machine during the semester holidays. Convey my love and regards to Mom and Keerthi. Bye. Yours lovingly, (Sign) To Mr.K.Prashant, 80, Third Cross Street, J.N. Nagar, Kalaiyar Kovil, Tirunelveli District. 28. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper expressing your views on the abolition of the entrance examination system.(jan-2009) 27/01/2009 The Editor, “The Hindu”, Kasturi Buildings, Anna Salai, Chennai- 600 002. Sir, Sub: Abolition of Entrance Examination System I am an academician living in Vellore. I would like to express my views on the government’s decision to abolish entrance examination system for admission. Though it is a laudable idea to help the less privileged rural students, it poses a threat to the quality education. In the regular higher secondary exam, the students the midnight oil and memorize each and every word taught by their teachers and from the books and reproduce them. But the entrance exam tested one’s ability to solve the problems, analyze and give solutions etc. these aspects help a candidates to fare well in their professional course. So I think the government should device some other method to help the rural masses and take steps to reintroduce the entrance examination system. Yours faithfully, (Jebaraj Kumar) No. 13, Laljit Street, CMC Road, Vellore. Dr.S.MOHAN 33

(Or) 29. Write an invitation to the HR manager of a company to preside over and deliver a lecture in an inter-collegiate function. Invent details. (jan-2009) 20.05.2009 The Secretary, Society of Management, PRS College of Management, Chennai-48 To The Manager, HR Department, HCL Technologies, Chennai- 02. Sir, I am writing this letter to invite you over the inter-collegiate Management Function, organized by our society of Management. ‘Mantra 2009’ and deliver a lecture on “Management Mantra for Successful Managers” The function is proposed to be held on 3.06.2009 at 10:00 a.m. at our convention centre. We would be glad if you could accept our invitation and preside over the function. Anticipating your confirmation. Thanking you, Yours truly, Sign ROSHMA.T (june\july2009) 30. Draft a letter to the editor of a newspaper presenting the importance of personal hygiene and health care. M. Mohammed Ashir, 2/82, Chinthamnai st., Trichy. 10- 2 – 2009 To The Hindu, Trichy. Sir, Dr.S.MOHAN 34

Today’s world feels proved of marching towards highly technological and scientific sophistication. Automation is thought of as the modern concept. While this is the situation, it is quite doubtful to the people of our locality who are enduring utmost difficulties by travelling on bad road, in – population, problems, population growth, etc. It has been reported to the authorities many times but the officials is respectively being proved problems, due to these problems causing inconvenience physically and mentally to all sections people. We hope for the best atleast this flash of news in your daily will take the matter to them, and the ministry for the fulfillment of the expectation of the people of our locality.

Yours faithfully

********* 31. Assume that you are the student president of a college and write a letter inviting the District Collector for presiding over the hostel day function. Invent necessary details. 10 – 6 – 2009 From The Principal Roever Engineering college Perambalur. To The Collector Perambalur. Sir Sub: Invitation to preside over the Hostel day function. I am very happy to bring it to your attention that our college has completed 25 years successfully and now we are going to celebrate the college hostel day celebration from 10 – 6 – 2009 - 11 – 6 – 2009. The Inagural function starts at 10 o’ clock in the morning on 10th June. The function will last for three hours. On behalf of the college, I invite you to preside over the Hostel day function of our college. I hope that you will be able to find time to be with us admist your multifarious duties. We will be much pleased and honoured with your presence and lecture. I will be very much obliged if you could give your consent at your earliest convenience. Thank you Yours sincerely, (Principal) Dr.S.MOHAN 35

32. Write a dialogue between a student and the course counselor on the prospects of a new course covering the nature of the course, eligibility, fees, placement opportunities etc. In vent details. The dialogue shall have at least 8 exchanges of conversation. (16) Student(S) : Good Morning Madam, I am Padma from Roeve Engineering college doing my final year. Course Counselor (CC): Good Morning, Please be seated. What can I do for you? S : I would like to get the details for admission to MBA Program in your college. CC : Yes, you can proceed; we haven’t started to issue the application for PG Programe. S : Could you please tell me when the application is likely to be issued? CC : It is to be released in May beginning. S : Mam, can I know the details about the eligibility for MBA? CC : Of course, all candidates possessing 70% and above in the UG Programe and having a good TANCET score are eligible to apply. S : I have got the application for TANCET and I will be sitting for the exam. Can I kjnow the fees structure for this programe? CC : All these details are available in our college website. Apart from the tuition fees, there will be some incidental charges also. S : Is hostel accommodation available? CC : For out station candidates, accommodation will be provided on a first-cum first served basis. S : What are the specializations offered? CC : We offer specialization in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Hospital Management, Operation, IT / Systems. S : Is placement opportunity available for the PG Students also? CC : Of course, our placement officer makes arrangements to invite companies looking for executives. S : Thank you, Mam for sparing your available time and giving all the details . I will get back to you when the application is ready. CC : You’re welcome. (Or) 33. Complete the following dialogue by framing suitable questions: jan-2009 Interviewer

: Good Morning, Mr. John, How did you come to know about this vacancy?

Candidate

: I came to know about the vacancy through an advertisement in “ The

Economic

Times”.

Interviewer

: Can you briefly tell how you will fit in for the post we have called for?

Candidate

: I fulfill the job requirements on the basis of my qualifications and work experience.

Interviewer

: How do you think this qualification and experience will be used?

Candidate

: I want to be in a position where I will be able to apply my knowledge and

skills Interviewer Dr.S.MOHAN 36

in business. : Can you brief us about your strength?

Candidate

: My positive attitude and the ability to work under pressure are my

strengths. Interviewer tell

: How do you think that you haven’t any weakness? If you have any, please about that.

Candidate past. I am

: I would say my greatest weakness is my lack of proper planning in the aware of it and have taken corrective measures.

Interviewer

: You need to travel a lot. Are you willing to travel?

Candidate

: Yes, I am willing to travel.

Interviewer

: How do you asses yourself and your role in a team?

Candidate

: I believe that I am both a team leader and a member.

Interviewer

: How do you hope that you would get the job?

Candidate

: Because I sincerely believe that I am the best person for the job. I don’t

merely

have the ability; I have the passion for work as well.

34.write a set of eight instruction you would like to give your tourist friend from USA for having a pleasant stay at trichy.(jan-2011) 1. visit all the important place. 2.take food only in hygienic hotels 3.hire only state run vehicles 4. stay in decent lodge. 5. don’t forget to go to mallaikottai. 6,drink only mineral water. 7.take photograph or videograph of the important place. 8.note down the important cultural traits of the visits.

35.write a set of 8 instruction on how to prevent accidents in a chemical factory. a.improve safety systems to fundamental changes in chemical use. b.require law for the companies to make it available. c. issue safety recommendation to prevent future safety performance indication. d.organise workshop on a number of the issues. e. plan and provide for safety reports to local reports to local authorities. Dr.S.MOHAN 37

f. assit with substance risk assessment and emergency planning. g.dont allow anyone to smoke inside. h.dont keep any highly inflammable item inside. 36.The survival of birds and animals is important to humanity. The Blue cross society has a major role in this regard. Comment on this in a paragraph of 200 words. (june/july-2009) The Blue cross is one of the major roles in society and also it has been giving the importance to Blue cross. According to human being, we are living to eat, but animals and birds are eating to live. There is no source for among the birds and animals. So the people don’t take care of birds and such like that natured living things environmental sciences. The importance of blue cross for creating the awareness and value of name to say the human mankind and also it has be followed by the group of people that they are also living with birds. Because all the animals and birds are having same beneficieries work related to the human being. Especially agriculture field most of the birds to help the farmers. We are having some pessimistic idea and concept of the blue cross and also red cross. Because they are having some rules and regulations to improve the quality of nature and the main reason of the cross the individual person to herd in the society for some human behavior, activities and also all the birds having some special, valuable aspirations in this world. If you go each, and every country other than India the importance will be given to nature. The nature is important to human being. All the people having some drawback of the regulations in society. And then all the people think about and comfortable life having to birds. We are following some conditions followed by the cross and society. Because everymen those kind of activities. In future will definitely think about safe of the nature and science for the human generations. Not only for the nature the both society and human culture belong to the world society and culture also to help the human being included all those things. Finally we concluded the human being will help to Blue cross and developing the country also main reason to adopting some natural disasters from that one. We are having safe and improving the society. 37. Develop a paragraph with the following topic sentence in about 200 words: “Pollution which brings about undesirable changes in the environment is mainly of three types”. Pollution which brings about undesirable changes in the environment is mainly of three types-Air pollution, Water pollution and Hand / soil pollution. Dr.S.MOHAN 38

Air pollution is found to be the most deadliest of all because man lives on the oxygen got from the environment. But today, the air in the urban areas is polluted by the smoke from vehicles, smoke from chimneys of factories and smoke from fire produced by firewood for production of electricity, etc. To prevent these vehicles should be checked regularly. The public should use private transport or atleast share vehicles with other officegoers. People should avoid vehicles for short distances or try to use bicycle for that purpose. And more importantly, Chimneys in factories should be filled with proper filters. The second major pollution is water. People use water bodies for bathing the animals, washing clothes, etc. Factories through their waste in to the water bodies. Oil tankers which use the ocean for their transport spill large quantities of oil in the sea affecting aquatic life and the entire water is contaminated. To prevent this precaution should be taken by factories not to let their effluents into the water body. Individuals also should take care by not bathing the animals and washing clothes in rivers or lakes. Our mother earth is polluted by the deeds of human beings. They through plastics and garbage all over the place. They cut the forest and leave the land barren. Also the polluted water from factories are let into the land. To prevent disaster happening due to this, people should not through plastic and garbage. The waste should be segregated at the source and disposed off separately. Industrialists should take care to recycle the waste water and then let it out. People should be determined not to cut trees. Thus, these are the causes and solutions related to three types of pollution. Each individual should take responsibility to protect the earth we live and thus making it a better and hygienic place. 38. Write a paragraph comparing the computer with a human brain in about 200 words. jan-2009 Comparison between human brain and the Computer: A living brain can be thought of as a device for processing information. A computer is a man-made device for processing information. The human brain weighs about 1.5Kg whereas the weight of the computer varies from a few grams to tones. While blood glucose is the source of energy for the human brain, the computer works on the power drawn from the electricity. The human brain needs a fairly steady temperature for its effective function. On the other hand, the computer is not very sensitive to temperature changes. Both the human brain and the computer have same number of parts i.e. approximately 10”. The human brain has unlimited capacity for memory. Though the computer also has a vast memory power, its memory capacity is limited by technology. If the speed of calculation is compared between the human brain and the computer, computer is faster in calculation than human brain. However, a computer can never function on its own unless it is given commands for its operation. Though the computers today have ‘Artificial Intelligence’, no man- made device can ever match the wonderful functions of human brain.

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39.write a paragraph of 200 words comparing and contrasting traditional classroom learning and e-learning.(jan-2011) In a classroom learning , it is a challenge to get an expedient turnover of information between the time it is released and the time the students learn it ,because in the middle are tainers that need to learn,understand and then disseminate the material ,as well as reprint and redistribute manuals. In an e- learning environment ,content can be changed quickly and then amployees can learn new information . people like having to connect with the course too. They like to feel that there is someone they can approach with question on the subject matter . it is familiar tyo sit in a class with an instructor. Most of these issue s are resolved in the design of any good e-learning course .so its not as much a case of a course being broken. The face of an e-learning course may not be an actual face,but more the over all look and feel of the design .there are also plenty of people who prefer traditional classroom instruction over e- learning because there is less responsibility on the part of the learner for acquiring the knowledge of the subject matter . class rooms are teachers driven, whereas an e-learning course is student driven. In the class rooms,it is easy to say the instructor didn’t cover that . when dealing with an e-learning course, all the information is there for learner, but it is up to learn the material . it is known what information the course contains and fro m the assessment it can be known what the students has learned.

40. write a paragraph of 200 words describing the ways in which our environment can be preserved.(jan-2011) Environment" includes water, air and land and the inter-relationship which exists among and between water, air and land, and human beings, other living creatures, plants, microorganism and property. It is involved in various activities covering environmental issues such as protected areas and biodiversity, urban agglomeration, environmental awareness, Human Resource Development, Capacity Building and Research.Planning and execution of a nation-wide programme for the prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution. Laying down standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources whatsoever. Provided that different standards for emission or discharge may be laid down under this clause from different sources having regard to the quality or composition of the emission lr discharge of environmental pollutants from such sources. Restriction of areas in which any industries, operations or processes or class of industries, operations or processes shall not be carried out or shall be carried out subject to certain safeguards. Laying down procedures and safeguards for the prevention of accidents which may cause environmental pollution and remedial measures for such accidents. Inspection of any premises, plant, equipment, machinery, manufacturing or other processes, materials or substances and giving, by order, of such directions to such Dr.S.MOHAN 40

authorities, officers or persons as it may consider necessary to take steps for the prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution. 41.

Write a dialogue between a student and the English teacher about writing competitive examinations. (JAN2010) The English teacher is in her room preparing for her class. The Student enters hesitantly with some doubts.

Raja

:Good afternoon, mam.

Teacher

:Hello, good afternoon. What is confusing you so much, Raja?

Raja (Surprised)

:How did you find out, mam?

Teacher

:We as teacher have been watching youngsters. Now, what is your problem?

Raja

:I would like to know how to go about in the preparation of competitive examinations.

Teacher

:

Are you specific about any of the examination.

Raja

:I want to go abroad to pursue my higher studies. For that , everybody says that a GRE high score is essential and that we have to memorize a lot o words etc.

Teacher

:

Do not be disheartened. Ofcourse, the GRE

examination comprises verbal, quantitative, etc. Raja

:Yes, mam, I have bought a book. but I find it difficult to remember the words.

Teacher

:

Don’t worry. If you make efforts with full

concentration, you will gradually start remembering the words. Try to follow certain codes like dividing the words according to the pronunciation and meaning ……..then it will be easy for you. You can maintain a note for the most difficult words go back to the words as often as possible. Like wise, pay attention to other sections of the paper. Group study will help remember things better. Raja

:Thank you, mam for your words of encouragement and your suggestions.

Teacher

:

Raja

:Bye, mam.

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All the best for your, successful career. Bye.

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(OR) Complete the following dialogue by framing suitable questions: (JAN2010)

Shopkeeper Customer Shopkeeper Customer

:

Shopkeeper

:

Customer Shopkeeper

:

:

Customer Shopkeeper Customer Shopkeeper

: :

Customer Shopkeeper Customer Shopkeeper Customer Shopkeeper Customer Shopkeeper

: : : :

Mam, what would you like to buy? :I want to buy a good perfume. In what range do you want the perfume? :I want a perfume in the price range of Rs.800 to Rs.1,000 Would you prefer an Indian one or an imported one? :I prefer imported ones Do you prefer jasmine or rose or musk fragrance? :I like musk fragrance. Do you want a deodorant? :No, I don’t want a body spray. But Sir, there is an offer. When you buy one perfume, you get a body spray free. :How much do I have to pay for this offer? It costs Rs.800 :Is it a brand that is fast moving? Yes sir, it is a fast moving perfume. :When does the offer close? The offer closes today, sir. :Well, then, I’ll take this offer. Thank you, sir. Please do visit us again.

43. Write a dialogue between the head of your department and the secretary of you engineering branch association about the activities of the association for the next year. (June2011) Hod

: Good Morning sir, may I come in sir?

Secretary : Yes come in. Good morning. May I know your purpose of your present? Hod

: Next duration will be start at next week. I have some suggestion about the association of engineering branches.

Secretary : What are the activities implement for this year? Hod

: We have to plan for conducting seminar, conferences, technical symposiums,

etc. Secretary : What about the sports day and annual day celebrations? Hod

: Sir, it will be celebrated on the time as well as each and every year.

Secretary : What are the actions should be taken for placement? Hod

: Already discussed with some reputed corporate and later we will call upon the

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session. Secretary : Ok. Thank you for your kindness in association work. Hod

: Thank you sir.

44. Completing the following dialogue by framing suitable questions: (June2011) Student: Good morning, Sir may I who are you? Faculty: Yes, I ‘m a faculty here; you can tell me. Student: I have quite decent marks and I just want to find out the probable branches of study I would possibly get here in this college. Faculty: Could you tell me your percentage of marks? Do you expect any course in engineering? Student: I have secured 99% of marks and I prefer for EEE, ECE & CSE. Faculty: you would most likely get what you prefer in other activities. Student: yes sir. I played football, chess and guitar. Faculty: What about your sports and hobbies? Student: I prepared my school and district in football and chess and I am in the school music troupe. Faculty: Are you interested to join? Student: Yes sir. I ‘m quite interested in these activities. May I join the club? Faculty: Oh yes. There are quite a few student clubs here. Student: What is the process for joining? Faculty: The process is simple; we will tell you after you have joined here.

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: Good morning, Please be seated. What can I do for u? : Good morning Madam. I would like to get the details of university exam. : ok. What can I do? : When will start the examination? : It is to be announced in May begininig. : Mam, can I know the details about the eligibility for examination? : ofcourse all candidates possessing minimum 70% attendance. : I have got the application for exam, I will be sitting for the exam. Can I know the fees structure for this exam?

Student counselor Student Student counselor Student giving Student counselor

: All these details are available in our college notice board. : May I know about the exam schedules. : It will be displayed on notice board before commencement of examination. : Thank you mam, for spending your valuabe time and all the details. : You are welcome.

(Or) 46.Complete the following dialogue by framing suitable questions. Interviewer : Good morning. What is your qualification? Candidate

: I have specialized in metallurgy in my post graduation.

Interviewer

: May I know your plan?

Candidate

: My long term plan is to be establish a steel plant.

Interviewer

: Do you have any project approval by the university?

Candidate

: Yes, my project is metallurgy was appreciated by the university.

Interviewer

: What is the reason for you have chosen this company?

Candidate

:

I chose this company because the employees are encouraged to do research here.

Interviewer

: Can you brief us about your strength?

Candidate are

: Planning with utmost details and implementing with utmost care my strengths.

Interviewer : How do you think you don’t have any inspiration? Do you have any role model for your life? Candidate

: Yes, my role model in my personal life is Swami Vivekananda.

Interviewer

: What is your hobbies?

Candidate

: Collecting coins of different nations in my hobby.

Interviewer

: Do you think about working place? ********

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