Calicut University 2007 B.Sc Computer Science Part I—English I—GENERAL AND COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH - Question Paper

I. Write an essay on 1 of the following, in not more than 250 words
(a) Do you think that Bobby Deacon in "Aunts and Pianos" deserves his
tragedy ?
(b)The crime of the woman in "A Moment of Eternity" cannot be justified. Discuss,, .
(1 x 10= 10 marks)
II. Answer any (en of the following, every in not more than 2 phrases
. (a) "What is the use of pampering this loutish beast" ? Who is the beast referred to here ?
(b) What did Alicia do with her legacy ?
(c) What do spindle berries stand for ?
(d) Why didn't Bobby Deacon do his crossword puzzles until evening?
(e) Why is the giant called selfish ?
(f) Why was Bobby afraid that his maid would provide notice ?
(g) Why didn't the little boy run away when the giant approached him ?
(h) Why was the consul angry with his clerk '.'
(i) What was the "gentleman's evening". Chandler purchased from dad
Time?
(j) What did Marian think of Chandler ?
(k) What was the crime of the prisoner in "A Moment of Eternity"
(1) Why did the giant kneel before the child ?
(10 x 1V2= 15 marks)
III. Answer any 1 of the following, in not more than 250 words :-
(a) Pollution. (b) Express Highway.
(c) Fashion and Youth. (1 x 10= 10 marks)
IV. (a) learn the subsequent passage and prepare a precis of the passage:-
The best friend a man has in the world may turn against him and become his enemy. His son or daughter that he has reared with loving care may prove ungrateful. Those.;who are closest and dearest to us, those whom we trust with our happiness and our good name may become traitors to their faith. The money, that a man has, he may lose. It fliesaway from him. perhaps when he needs it most. A man's reputation may - be sacrificed in a moment of ill considered action. The people who are prone to fall on their knees to do us honour when success is with us, may be the 1st to throw the stone of malice when failure settles it cloud upon our heads.
The 1 absolutely unselfish friend that man has in this selfish world, the 1 that never deserts him, the 1 that never proves ungrateful or treacherous is his dog. A man's dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely,, if only he may be near his, master's side. He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer. He will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounters with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings, and reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens.
(1x5 = five marks)
(b) Make notes on the above passage. (1x5 = five marks)
V. Write a letter on 1 of the subsequent :-
(a) Write a letter to Academic Publishers, New Delhi for their recent
catalogue quoting prices, discounts etc. for your book store.
Or
(b) You are the Manager of a bank. Write a reply to a request for a loan
from a flourishing company approaching you for the 1st time.
(1x5 = five marks)
VI. Write a conversation based on 1 of the subsequent :—
(a) At the cinema to reserve tickets.
Or
(b) Bargaining for a shirt in a textile shop. ~
(1x5 = five marks)
VII. Write a report to the local newsprint describing an earthquake in
your locality.

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