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

Code No: Z0124/R07 Set No. three

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. define Kalam's educational journey from Schwartz High school to MIT. [16]

2. 'The integration of computer technology into society' constituted the 2nd indus-
trial revolution. what are. [16]

3. (a) 'He rocked his brain for a long while till sheer exhaustion calmed his agitated
nerves and made him accept situation with a helpless resignation' What was
the helpless situation and what promoted Datta to think so much?

(b) What was the intention of the customer in "The Gold Frame" when he ap-
proached Datta? [8+8]

4. elaborate civilized forests? How are they various from wild and untamed jungles?
[16]

5. In what ways did Kalpana Chawla maintain her relationships with her friends at
school and college? provide 2 examples of the ways in which she made an e?ort to
keep her family happy. [16]

6. Comment on Kalam's theory that "technology unlike Science is a group activity".
Add your views on this topic. [16]

7. (a) Write an imaginary dialogue ranging from Kalam and his scientist colleagues be-
fore the launch of the IGMDP in which he is motivating them to struggle
hard.(there should be four turns every in the conversation.

(b) Write a report to be published in your college magazine on the proceedings of
a Conference organized by your college/class. You could refer to the theme,
sessions, invited speakers, number of delegates and your overall impressions
about it. [8+8]

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. (poten-
tiality / 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.

(d) change the subsequent words into nouns and use them in phrases of your own:

i. sharp,
ii. final,
iii. present,
iv.weak. [4×4]

Earning:   Approval pending.