Punjab University 2011-2nd Sem B.Sc Physics Final (Hons.) Part 1 English - Question Paper

FINAL exam MAY 2011
B.Sc. (Hons.) Part I Semester II
ENGLISH

Time: three Hours Max. Marks-100

part A Writing (50 Marks)

1. provide Summary of any 1 of the following: (20)
Hitting Dowry For A Six
OR
Soapnut Leaves

2. Attempt Summary of any 1 of the following: (10)
Jug Suraiya's Badger
OR
Elizabeth Taylor's Bird Mice and The Boy

3. provide Summary of any 1 of the subsequent poems: (10)
Don'ts (D.H. Lawrence)
OR
Night Of The Scorpion (Nissim Ezekiel)

4. provide Central idea of any 1 of the subsequent poems: (10)
Prayer Before Birth (Louis MacNeice)
OR
Where the Mind is Without Fear (Rabindra Nath Tagore)


part B Grammar & Composition (50 Marks)

1. Write a resume for any of the subsequent purpose: (10)

a)For a job for of a Assistant Professor in a reputed college
b)For a job as a Career Counselor
c)For a job of an Accountant in a reputed Finance Company

2. Write a detailed report the Dangers of Environment Pollution. (12)
OR
Write a detailed report on the use of rods in schools.

3. Make a precis on the subsequent snippet and provide a suitable title to it: (8)

It is stated that man makes his own destiny. Men with iron-will and strong determinations make their way to success. They boldly and Unflinchingly face the challenges of life. Nothing is impossible for them. There are examples before us when we obtain determined people crossing the formidable rivers. They climb unconquered mountains. dangers and risks are no threat to them. Impossible is the word obtained only in the dictionary of fools. A weak-willed person obtains excuses for not being able to do a thing. The brave and the daring execute whatever they will to do. A weak-willed person is a toy in the hands of circumstances. they do not have the courage to face the challenges of life. As such, they expect a few miracle to happen for their success. But God helps those who take the initiative and help themselves. Strong-willed and determined people cast their dreams into reality. No 1 can stop them from touching the heights of glory. Success kisses their feet.

Applied Grammar

4. provide 1 word Substitution of the following: (any five) (5x1=5)

a)one who pretends to be what he is not.
b)a number of stars grouped together.
c)one who believes in God.
d)a place where dead bodies are kept.
e)the study of plants.
f)a bunch of flowers.
g)a book containing info on all the branches of knowledge.

5. Use any 5 subsequent phrases in phrases of your own: (5x1=5)

On the verge of, The heat of the day, take to heart, Neither here nor there, Get in on,
Look before you leap, At length, A new lease of life.

6. Make phrases of the subsequent any 5 words using them as noun and verbs: (5x1=5)

Milk
Oil
love
back
scratch
walk
water
air
bell
compose

7. change the form of the words in brackets according to the sentence: (5)

In the center of the room stood the full-length portrait of a young man of ______ (ORDINARY) personal beauty, and in front of it, at a few little ______ (DISTANT) was sitting the artist himself. As the painter looked at the _____ (GRACE) and comely from he had so ____ (SKILL) mirrored in his art, a smile of pleasure passed across his face, and seemed about to linger there. But he suddenly started up and closing his eyes, placed his fingers upon the lids, as though he sought to _____ (PRISON) within his brain a few curious dream from which he feared he might awake.

Earning:   Approval pending.