Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada 2009 B.Tech I - Regular s, ENGLISH ( Common to Civil , Electrical & Electronic , Mechanical , Electronics & Communication , Computer Science ,

Code No: Z0124 / R07 Set No. 2

I B.Tech - Regular Examinations, June 2009
ENGLISH
( Common to Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering,
Computer Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics &
Instrumentation Engineering, Bio-Medical Engineering, info
Technology, Electronics & Control Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer
Science & Systems Engineering, Electronics & Telematics, Metallurgy &
Material Technology, Electronics & Computer Engineering, Production
Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control
Engineering and Bio-Technology)

Time: three hours Max Marks: 80

ans any 5 ques.
All ques. carry equal marks

1. (a) Who are Abdul Kalam’s parents? What did he learn from them?
(b) What did Abdul Kalam learn about Go d and Religion at his tender age? [8+8]

2. What is Prof. Sarabhai’s contribution to Indian space research programme? [16]

3. Abdul Kalam makes an interesting di erentiation ranging from communication and con-
versation. What does he say? what are on this in your own words. [16]

4. C V Raman considers that rain water running into the sea is a great national
issue and should be dealt with accordingly. explain the outcomes of a well planned
action to avoid this issue in a country like India. [16]

5. “A very exciting challenge had been thrown to us”. define Kalam’s interview
with the Defence Minister and its consequences in the light of this statement. [16]

6. What happens to force Delia to disclose the truth about her music lessons to Joe?
How do es he confess his own secret?
[16]

7. (a) Write a conversation of four turns every ranging from 2 persons who do not agree
about a consumer pro duct advertised on Television.
(b) Write a Cover Letter for a Resume’ you are sending to a multinational company
that you have come to know has a few vacancies for a responsible position.
There is sti competition and you need to make your letter convincing, polite
and emphatic.
[8+8]

8. (a) Write the Synonyms of the subsequent words:
i. indigenous
ii. abandon
iii. ridiculous
iv. global.
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(b) Write the Antonyms of the subsequent words:
i. Preliminary
ii. Perfect
iii. Integration
iv. Allow.
(c) Use the subsequent idioms/phrases in your own phrases.
i. Wild goose Chase
ii. Ins and outs
iii. Call on
iv. Turn down.
(d) Rewrite the subsequent phrases making necessary corrections, if any.
i. She went to Mumbai, isn’t it?
ii. When I reached the station, the train left.
iii. I can be able to run a mile in 5 minutes.
iv. I prefer bo oks than friends. [4+4+4+4]
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Earning:   Approval pending.