Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada 2009 B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering I Supplementary s, ,ENGLISH - Question Paper

Code No: Z0124/R07 Set No. four

I B.Tech Supplementary Examinations, November 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. How did Sir Isaac Newton replace the theories of Copernicus and Kepler? [16]

2. elaborate the arguments of Krystyna and Johnson on computer ethics? [16]

3. (a) 'The next morning I was back at Thumba, physically exhausted, emotionally
shattered but determined to fulfill our ambition'. discuss.

(b) What is Prof. G. Madhavan Nair's contribution to SLV-3? [8+8]

4. According to Abdul Kalam, elaborate the requirements to get into the flow of work?
[16]

5. 'The finest achievement for Kalpana was being chosen as an astronaut by NASA
from among 2962 applicants'. What special efforts did she make to reach that level
of competence? [16]

6. What is the surprise ending of the story "A Service of Love" and what is its mes-
sage? [16]

7. learn the subsequent passage and ans the ques. that follow:
The four-yearly cycle of the modern Olympics has, in the past few decades, been
disrupted by global warfare, terrorist outrage and political boycott. Revived in
1896 as a form for peaceful competition ranging from the finest athletes in the world,
the Games have also reflected national rivalries. Even in ancient Greece, where the
original Olympics took place, there had been feuds among the states. But once
every 4 years in the month of July, internal warfare was formally suspended and
the athletes and the interested people moved towards Olympia.

(a) What has marred the Olympics in latest years?

(b) Choosing words from the passage provide one-word substitutes for the following:

i. shown evidence of
ii. 1st
iii. temporarily stopped
iv. continuous occurrence.

(c) provide the nouns forms of the following:

i. revived
ii. disrupted
iii. reflected
iv. moved.

(d) discuss what happened once in every 4 years in ancient Greece.

(e) What is the purpose of the Olympics? [4+4+4+2+2]

8. (a) Fill in the blanks to complete the subsequent phrases. choose 1 word from
the ones provided.

i. During the tripartite talks ranging from the warring nations many .......... problems
were covered. (Substantial/substantive)
ii. The young singer has great .......... to become a playback artist (potentiality / potential)
iii. It was not .......... to try to move the table without taking the door o? its
hinges. (Practical/ practicable)
iv. Damu has decided to ....... his lunch break in order to complete the report.
(forego / forgo)

(b) provide single word substitutes for the following:

i. A person who is positive and hopes for the best
ii. A number of people watching a performance
iii. A selfless person who is concerned about the welfare of others
iv. A generous and kind- hearted person who devotes his wealth for others

(c) give adjectives for the subsequent nouns

i. nucleus
ii. fascination
iii. sparkle
iv. ecology.

Earning:   Approval pending.