Anna University Chennai 2006 B.E HS 1101 _ ENGLISH - Question Paper
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during that period.
(i) For every of the subsequent pick out the accurate response from the choices
given, based on the passage. (4 x L = 4)
(1) The main use of the low orbit satellites is
(A) spYrng
(B) remote sensing
(C) weatherforecasting
(D) environmentalmonitoring.
(2) A communication satellite is better than other communication
means, because
(A) it is reliable
(B) it is quick
(C) it is cost-effective
(D) it is sophisticated.
(3) Communication satellites are not merely used for
(A) broadcasting TV programmes 'live' from 1 country to
another
(B) linking computer terminals all over the world
(C) sending messages from 1 part of the worid to a different
(D) spyrng defence installations of other countries.
(4) Satellite communication was 1st used for
(A) testing the advances in electronics
@) contacting people residing in isolated areas
(C) improving relations ranging from the nations
(D) reducing the cost of communication.
(ii) Say, on the basis of the passage, if the foilowing statements are actual or
false: (6x1=6)
(1) Geosynchronouss atellites are stationary and motioniess. I
(2) Low orbit satellites can be seen by earth stations once in every 15
minutes.
(3) Medium aititude sateilites are positioned at a height of 9000 to
18000 KMs. '\
(4) A transponder strengthens the weak signals received from the
earth. "
(5) International communication through satellites came into effect in
1983. ,I
(6) Optical fibre cables decrease the load on satellite communication. *p
(iii) Pick out from the passage, the single words that mean: (6 x one = 6)
(1) reaching the highest point of a few activity
(2) possible future effects or outcomes
(3) exact
(4) as a outcome
(5) to be all alone
(6) act of getting in the path of something.
L2. 2 groups of phrases are provided. The phrases are not in the proper order.
select any 1 group of phrases and rearrange them in the proper order.
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