Osmania University (OU) 2008-1st Year B.Pharm B PHARM II SEMESTER (MAIN) (communicative English) - Question Paper

FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY
B Pharmacy II year I semester(main) exam
November/December 2008
subject: COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
time three hours max marks 70

ans all ques.
all ques. carry equal marks


1 (a) write short notes on the following:
(i) the use of para language in non verbal communication
(ii) making a presentation through organising the info
(iii) the role of wit in communication
OR
(b) distinct features of American English.
(ii) ways of expressing gratitude.
(iii) how to use a thesaurus?


2 (a) (i) write a letter to your friend in Australia enquiring about job opportunities enquiring about job opportunities for b pharmacy graduates.
(ii) write a letter of application for the post of junior sales representative in a pharmaceutical firm in Chennai.
OR
(b) (i) write a letter to your friend in Australia for the post of junior sales representative in a pharmaceutical firm in Chennai.
OR
(b) (i) write a letter to your college about your latest visit to an M.N.C in Hyderabad
(ii) draft a letter of application with a resume for the post of sales representative in a reputed medicinal company in mumbai


3 (a) (i) write an essay on the advantages and disadvantages of modern technology.
(ii) rewrite the subsequent phrases as directed:
(A) he has worked hard for the project,has he?
(correct the ques. tag)
(B) the earth --------(revolve) around the sun.
(use the accurate form of the verb)
(C) john is the most industrious man in the company
(change into comparative degree)
(D) he stated that he wanted to attend a meeting
(change into direct speech)
OR
(b) (i) write a report on a train accident.
(ii) rewrite the subsequent as directed:
(A) the doctor------------(examine ) the patient yesterday.
(use the right form of the verb)
(B) the earth is rotating on its axis.
(correct the tense)
(C) they told him to be careful.
(change the voice)
(D) tom is cleverer than the other boys in this class.
(change to superlative degree)


4 (a) (i) write a short note on the importance of using 1 word substitutes in writing.
(ii) write synonyms for the following:
(A) abolish
(B) conceal
(C) drowsy
(D) folly
(E) humanity
F) influential
OR
(b) (i) write a short snippet on 'The influence of films on youth'.
(ii) write antonyms for the following:
(A) encourage
(B) confident
(C) lethargy
(D) humility
(E) falsehood
(F) jubilant


5 (a) (i) how does swami Vivekananda discuss the concept of 'samskara'?
(ii) elaborate Benjamin Spock's views on the generation gap?
(iii) explain the merits of our civilization as highlighted by C.E.M. joad.
OR
(b) discuss the views of swami vivekananda on work.
(ii) according to Carnegie what is the best way to use one's money? discuss briefly.
(iii) evaluate C.E.M joad's views on civilization by using illustrations.

Earning:   Approval pending.