Saurastra University 2006 B.A English (Comp.) (New ) - Question Paper

SE-7332
Second Year BA exam
March/April-2006
English (Comp.) (New Course)

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SE-7332    Seat No._

Second Year B. A. Examination March/April - 2006 English (Comp.)

(New Course)

Time : 3 Hours]    [Total Marks : 100

Instructions : Figures to the right indicate marks.

1 (a) Choose the appropriate option from the given list : 5

(1)    According to Russell the pursuit of knowledge may become harmful ..........

(a)    unless it is combined with wisdom.

(b)    unless it is combined with reward.

(c)    unless it is combined with money.

(2)    The analysts flatter in defining Saturday and Sunday because ..........

(a)    they liked Friday more and they had preference for it.

(b)    these days are flat.

(c)    these days are what we individually make of them.

(3)    According to Jawaherlal Nehru the future of this country ultimately depends on ..........

(a)    her politicians

(b)    her teachers

(c)    her young men and women.

(4)    In the third stage of human being's life the lover sighs like ..........

(a)    trumpet

(b)    furnace

(c)    chimney.

(5)    Arab touches the breast of his friend ..........

(a)    at parting with the tips of his fingers.

(b)    at parting with the head.

(c)    with the open palms.

(1)    It is only in private life and not in public ways that wisdom is needed.

(2)    According to Milton, time is subtle thief of youth.

(3)    Tuesday is the favourite day of the author.

(4)    Florence Nightingale is known as the founder of modern nursing.

(5)    According to Russel, wisdom can not be taught.

(1)    How does Gardiner like to characterise a greeting without a hand-shake ?

(2)    According to the author E.V. Lucas, where lies the greatest merit of Friday ? Why ?

(3)    What is the need of wisdom in private life ?

(4)    What is the 'inward ripeness' referred to in the poem - Sonnet by Milton ?

(5)    What is the seventh stage of a human being ?

(1)    Discuss nature as a shaping power as described by Wordsworth.

(2)    Nehru's conception of the creative and vital growth of the Indian nation.

(3)    A.G. Gardiner's views on the custom of shaking hands.

(4)    'The essence of wisdom is emancipation, as far as possible, from the tyranny of the here and the now.' Amplify.

2 (a) Punctuate the following passage using capital letters 5 where necessary.

once there was a beautiful princess called catherine she wanted to marry an ordinary man her father was angry with her he said to her are you mad the princess replied i am not she reminded of his marriage with her mother who was an ordinary woman the king realised his mistake and permitted her to marry her lover on any sunday in the month of december.

(b)    Turn the following into the indirect speech : (any five) 10

(1)    I said to my fiancee, "Bring me a cup of tea."

(2)    She said to me, "Don't play with fire."

(3)    "Do you wish to open an account ?" the manager asked the customer.

(4)    I said to her, "Why did not come here ?"

(5)    Leena said to me, "The minister is speaking well."

(6)    Hetal told me, "You look smart."

(7)    He said to me, "May I take your book ?"

(c)    Expand the following sentences using missing words 5 or group of words :

(1)    Barking_ seldom bite.

(2)    Two parallel _ never _ .

(3)    Courtesy _ nothing.

(4)    When I reached home _ .

(5)    Gandhinagar _ of_ .

3    Write a letter to your uncle, thanking him for a    15 birthday present.

4    Draft a report on any two of the following :    20

(1)    Vice-chancellor's visit to a college.

(2)    Annual function of a college.

(3)    Inauguration of N.S.S. Camp.

(4)    Death of an Educationist.

(5)    Study tour.

5    Edit the following passages and give them appropriate 15 captions :

Super-star Amitabh Bachchan has been selected by UNICEF as its new good-will ambassador. Bachchan will work for children in India and around the world and help them in protecting their rights.

'I am extremely pleased to accept this responsibility' Bachchan said, 'I hope that by adding my voice to the cause of children, it will make a difference in the lives of boys and girls here and across the region.'

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UNICEF said it had requested Bachchan to be its goodwill ambassador because of his big popularity, feeling for humanity and people's faith in him.

As UNICEF ambassador, the experienced actor will speak on different issues related to children. His sweet voice will be used in drawing people's attention to issues like HIV/ Aids, polio eradication and the right of the girl child to education.

Maria Calivis, UNICEF representative in India said Bachchan's appeal to people is tremendous. He can influence people of all age groups and class. We want to use his connection with the people to work for children. He has already done good job for polio.

Bachchan appeared on television commercials to help Polio Immunisation Programme in 2003.

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