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AP Inter 2nd Year English Model Paper Set 1 with Solutions
Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 100
SECTION – A
I. Annotate ANY TWO of the following in about 10-15 lines each : (2 × 4 = 8)
Question 1.
Every work must necessarily be a mixture of good and evil; yet we are commanded to work incessantly.
Answer:
Context: This passage is taken from the essay “The Secret of Work” written by the great thinker Swami Vivekananda, In this sentence he writes about the need of regular work. The secret of work is discussed here.
Explanation : Vivekananda gives prominence to work. Every work has got the two faces, the good and the bad. We have to pick up good and work without any stop. Through good work, good effect will come into being. The good things coming out of one’s character belong to our Samskara. The senses are controlled and there is no attachment with the evil. The secret of work is doing the things without any delay.
General Relevance : According to Vivekananda, the secret of work, is doing it without any stop. Love drives the man into action and the secret of work lies in continuity.
Question 2.
You don’t become a better person because you are suffering; but you become a better person because you have experienced suffering.
Answer:
Context: This sentence is taken from the essay “In Celebration of Being Alive” written by Dr. Christian Barnard. When the writer thought about the suffering prevailing in the world, he remembered an accident in his life. He described the accident in the essay
Explanation : In the essay “In Celebration of Being Alive”, the virtue wrought by means of suffering is stressed. Suffering, according to the author’s father, is a path to learn how to live. The experience of suffering brought a change in the mind of the narrator. He saw two boys, doing their best, with the limbs they had. When the writer saw it, he knew the limitation in his character. The sentence given explains that real experience will make the individual prosperous.
General Relevance : It is the experience that refines the character of an individual. Man becomes better by means of his personal experience. Suffering teaches many things.
Question 3.
Some books are to be tasted, other to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.
Answer:
Context : This sentence is taken from the lesson “Of Studies” written by Francis Bacon. He was called the Father of English Essay. This passage is about the three types of books available. Different books are to be treated differently.
Explanation : The essayist differentiates the books according to the subject matter. Actually one should not read much. If any body reads, he should know the content of the book. Some books are to be read formally. We have to taste it and leave it. Some books are to be read completely. We read them because we are curious. Some of the other books are to be studied carefully. They are useful for us in real life experiences. The knowledge acquired shall become our own and so they have to be chewed and digested.
General Relevance : Bacon’s style is aphoristic. The words tasted, swallowed and chewed give an interesting experience. Thus the language of the essay is appreciated.
Question 4.
Walking the anaesthetized tree immediately took root in its new place and flourished.
Answer:
Context: This passage is taken from the essay ‘J.C.Bose’ written by Aldous Huxley. He was an English writer. The passage pertains to one of the experimentations of ‘J.C.Bose’. When the author visited Bose Institute in Calcutta, the experimenter showed and explained how his Institute would work. Here, the transplantation of a large tree is explained.
Explanation : Bose Institute exhibits mysterious things in the life of plants. In his Institute there is a sheet of smoked glass to show the growth of a plant. The heart beat of a plant is experienced through a graph. A big tree was brought from a distance and was transplanted. Chloroform was applied to avoid shock to the tree. At the new place, it had roots and grew successfully. The process of transplantation was a grand success.
General Relevance: The Institute of J.C Bose is a lively example, to-show- that, plants also develop or perish just like the animals, when they are put to trouble. They enjoy the happiness and suffer the fatal experiences.
II. Annotate ANY TWO of the following in about 10-15 lines each : (2 × 4= 8)
Question 1.
Without me cold the hearthstone stands,
Nor could the precious children thrive.
Answer:
Context: These lines are extracted from the poem “Any Woman” written by Katharine Tynan. She was British writer. She produced a number of novels and poems. These lines describe the place of a mother in a family.
Explanation : The mother describes how her role in the family, is important. The mother takes care of the children. She feeds them, gives them warmth at the time of need, and helps them flourish in life. Till the time they grow they will be in the lap of the mother. Eventhough the hearth in the house do not have the heat, the mother gives them the warmth. Here ‘me’ is use for the mother. If the mother is removed, the children shall be spoiled.
General Relevance : A mother is so important that no family or children can thrive without her. The condition of children shall be spoiled. So woman has the chief role in a family.
Question 2.
Books ! This a dull and endless strife,
Come, hear the woodland linnet.
Answer:
Context: These lines are extracted from the poem “The Tables Turned” written by William Wordsworth. These lines suggest how the poet.creates interest in the study of nature.
Explanation : The poet thinks that nature is the main source of education. He shuns the books. Laborious study of the books is not advisable. Moreover it is an endless process. Rather than studying things from the books, the poet says, study of nature helps us to learn more. He wishes that everybody should know the importance of the wealth of this world. A bird like the linnet exhibits its happiness. One should know that the birds even though they have no knowledge of the book, enjoy the blessings of this nature. So, one should leave the books and know the importance of nature’s bounty.
General relevance: The wealth of the nature is to be recognised by all. The birds are happy because they enjoy the knowledge got from nature.
Question 3.
For all the cruel folly you pursue,
I will not cry with suppliant hands to you.
Answer:
Context: These lines are taken from the poem “A Challenge to Fate” written by Sarojini Naidu. It is about the courageous behaviour of the writer. It is a challenge against Fate.
Explanation : The poetess is challenging Fate itself. Generally Fate causes disaster. The writer is not afraid of its deeds. Fate tries to divert people from happiness. People will be happy enjoying, natural beauty, the echoing sounds of the valleys, personal talents and others. Fate cruelly disturbs all this joy. So the writer blames Fate that it was foolish. She will never extend her hands before Fate, for pity. ‘
General Relevance : The writer has a courageous heart. She does not bow down before Fate. Moreover she challenges Fate, which challenges each and every person.
Question 4.
To that same lot, however mean or high,
Toward which Time leads me, and the will of Heaven :
Answer:
Context: These lines are taken from the poem “On His Having Arrived at the Age of Twenty Three”. It was written by the epic poet John Milton. These lines explain the introspection of John Milton.
Explanation : The poet finds displeasure with his development. He attains twenty three years of age. There is no proper development according to the poet. He thinks that God has not provided the talents due to him. He wants to get maturity in writing. But when he comes to introspection, he understands the will and authority of God. Whatever is to be given by God, is given. He has a plan for Milton and that will be adopted. Whether the development is slow or fast it is to be accepted by the individual. So, the poet has to wait upon God and get his lot.
General Relevance : Every body in this world has to obey God and his plans. Though there is dissatisfaction in the beginning in course of time the individual will satisfy himself with the blessings of God.
III. Answer ANY TWO of the following questions in about 10-15 lines : (2 × 4 = 8)
Question 1.
How did J.C. Bose record the heart beats of a plant ?
Answer:
Aldous Huxley was an English Writer. He wrote a number of books. ‘J.C.Bose’ is an essay taken from the book “Testing Pilate”. It is about the experimenting on Science and Technology. When the author visited the institute of Bose in Calcuttarhe was shown how the heart beats of a plant were recorded. Heart beats of a plant occur under the outer rind of the stem. They are magnified millions of times and recorded on the smoked glass. With the help of the most powerful microscope they can be seen. A grain of caffeine or camphor affects the plant’s heart and the graph has a change. If poison is applied, the heart beat becomes more rapid.
The death agony can be seen on the screen through the graph. The graph flattens when the plant is dead. There are no ups and downs on the graph. The irregular lines on the graph show the death agony.
Question 2.
What were the views of Dr. Barnard’s father about suffering ?
In what way did Barnard’s views differ froth his father ?
Answer:
Dr. Christian Barnard was a great surgeon and a writer/ He wrote the essay “In Celebration of Being Alive” giving his experiences at the time of an accident. When Barnard and his wife were caught in the accident, he thought that it was an injustice over him. He recollected his father’s words that God would test people with suffering. When there was the test, the character of an individual would be refined. But Barnard could not accept. Later when he looked to two small boys, who started and drove the breakfast trolly, he knew that one has to bear the difficulties and live. He should learn how to live accepting the will of God.
The two boys, one .with blindness and other with a hole in the heart, lived comfortably at their level. Though the views of the writer differed from those of his father, finally the art of living should be adopted.
Question 3.
Explain the things that guide the conduct of human being according to Vivekanand ?
Answer:
Swami Vivekananda was a great thinker and an orator. He. became the disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. He said “Work is Worship”. In this world, the society has to co-operate in the process of bringing a prosperous living. Vivekananda says that conduct of men helps a lot in social living. Might and mercy are the two things that control the conduct. Selfishness is the evil in one’s character. Work should be respected and it should be the work of a master but not of a slave. We should not expect anything in return. Sin cannot touch us eventhough the society is filled with miseries. Watef cannot touch the lotus leaf. Similarly an individual with conduct shall never fall into the world and he maintains non-attachment only.
Question 4.
What were the lessons that Narayana Murthy feels we should learn from the west ?
Answer:
N.R.Narayana Murthy is a brilliant Industrialist and Writer. In the essay “Learning from the West”, he gives a list of things that the Indians should learn from the west.
Narayana Murthy likes the tendency of community thinking, seen in the West. There is no corruption in the Western society. The Indians want to get bribe at every stage. Problems of the society, are preferred. The people of the West are accountable to the work they do.
Dignity of labour, merit in professionalism, keeping up the vows are the merits of the people in the West. Similarly, we should learn the lessons given by Narayana Murthy.
IV. Answer ANY TWO of the following questions in about 10-15 lines : (2 × 4 = 8)
Question 1.
The poem ‘Any Woman’ is a celebration of the glory of womanhood. Illustrate. .
Answer:
The poem “Any Woman” was written by Katharine Tynan, a British writer. She produced a number of novels and poems and became a noted writer. Any woman is a poem depicting the supremacy of a’ woman in the family. She loves her children and guards them carefully. Without a woman, there is no house of recognition. A mother takes care of the children providing food and shelter. She keeps the house neat and tidy. She protects them at the time of danger. If the mother leaves a child, he will be spoiled. She is like a pillar in the house and keeps the house graceful. A good woman brings respect to the family.
Question 2.
Why are people generally afraid of fate ? How did Sarojini Naidu challenge such a fearful fate ?
Answer:
‘A challenge to Fate’ is an interesting poem written by Sarojini Naidu. She was a great poet and an orator. She was called ‘The Nightingale of India’. ‘Fate’ generally dominates the lives of people. The writer does not like this. She feels that Fate is a foolish thing. The writer has many delightful experiences. She asks Fate, why it spoils the happy things. The bright mountains, and the blue sky gives pleasure to the mind. Beautiful valleys are filled with the echo of the-odes an songs. The spring provides joyful experience. Inspite of all these happy moods, the only problem of the Fate trying to challenge has been a hinderance. But Sarojini Naidu challenges Fate and wins in her attempt.
Question 3.
Why does Wordsworth consider nature to be a good teacher ?
Answer:
‘The Tables Turned’ is a famous poem written by William Wordsworth. He was a romantic poet and his love towards nature is of great value. The poet believes that nature is the main source for education. From books, we learn only a little but nature gives us complete knowledge. The beautiful scenery, the lustrous plants and trees, the birds and all that is there give us complete knowledge of the creation. The birds do not read books but they know the secrets of this world. For research, we dissect and kill certain creatures. But if we have an affectionate heart, we can acquire a lot of knowledge from the nature. So, the poet thinks that the nature is a good teacher.
Question 4.
‘Time and Tide wait for no man’ is an old saying. Explain this with reference to the poem”. On his Having Arrived at the Age of Twenty – Three ?
Answer:
John Milton was an epic poet. He writes in a grand style. “On His Having Arrived at the Age of Twenty Three” is a sonnet, written by this poet. Here the saying of “Time and Tide wait for no man’ is suitable to be discussed. It is a fact that the tides in the sea move on to the shores at a high speed and they cannot be stopped by anything. Similarly time doesn’t stay or stop at any place. It is a natural phenomena. The consumption of time is a continuous process. Milton looks to himself and wonders how his years have passed away. He cannot find a reason in the beginning. So he complains against God. But after introspection, he finds a solace. He thinks that time does not wait for him or for his maturity. Thus the saying can be applied to the views of John Milton.
V. Answer ANY ONE of the following questions in about 25 lines : (1 × 8 = 8)
Question 1.
What are the turning points in the story ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ ?
Answer:
Mark Twain, wrote the novel “The adventures of Tom Sawyer”. The story of Tom Sawyer is narrated by the writer, with interesting turning points at different places. The story moves round the tender boy Tom-Sawyer. He was being brought up by Aunt Polly. At the school, there was an interesting episode. He got punishment but he drew a beautiful picture. He showed love towards Becky, a girl in the class. There is a turning point at the graveyard. The murder of the doctor, by Injun Joe, created frustration in the minds of Tom and Huck. It continued throughout the story until the person died in the cave.
There is an important point, when they attended the funeral function. It adds to the humour of the novel. Muff Potter was jailed but Tom gave witness before the judge and he was set free. Becky’s parents arranged a picnic. Tom and Becky were caught in the cave but were saved. The judge arranged an iron door. This door became the cause for the death of the villain Injun Joe at the end. Huck was adopted bv Widow Dougals. He became a person with culture.
Afterwards Tom wanted to form a pirate gang and Huck would become the bold pirate. Thus, there are some turning points which make the story interesting.
Question 2.
Write a character sketch of Tom Sawyer.
Answer:
Tom Sawyer was the young hero in the novel “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” written by Mark Twaim, an American writer. Tom was a boy of a tender age. He was a misfit in the school. His behaviour with Becky Thatcher is interesting because he had a liking for her. He expressed it boldy. He was equally like by the girl. Tom had another friend, Huck- leberry Finn, who was emtidy, and spent his time fishing and swimming. Tom liked this boy because he wanted to have adventures in life.
Tom went to the graveyard one day along with Huck, to see the ghosts. It was a mysterious experience for him. The three men who came there to rob a dead body quarrelled among themselves. One of . them, a doctor was killed by Injun Joe. Tom was frightened to watch Injun killing the doctor. Tom had a liking to wander and his stay at Jackson’s island, was wonderful.
The parents arranged a funeral, thinking that Tom and Huck were dead, which indeed created a humorous occasion for Tom’s jolly mind. Tom’s presence at the church created a hilarious situation. Tom’s determination to save Muff Potter and his brave witness at the court, adds to his virtuous behaviour. His relationship with Becky Thatcher was very much appreciative.
Tom wanted to save Widow Bougals. His determination to punish Injun Joe and his pursuasion in the search of the treasure in the cave, were note worthy. Tom got the treasure and changed Huck, the dirty, lazy and unworthy boy to a neat and tidy boy. Thus Tom was typical of the days of Mark Twainer in America.
Question 3.
Give a character analysis of Huckleberry Finn.
Answer:
Huckleberry Finn is an important character along with Tom Sawyer. Though Tom happens to be the prominent and dynamic character, its role become complete with the help of this character.
Huck was an outcast, without a house to live in. He had his father but he was a drunkard without paying any interest at the life of \ Huck. Huck became a friend to Tom because he seemed to be adventurous. Huck could attract Tom with his strange descriptions and oaths. When Tom wanted to go to as a pirate, Huck accompanied him. When they attended the funeral mourning of themselves, Huck’s behaviour was acceptable to Tom.
When there was the search for the hidden treasure, Huck helped Tom. Huck was daring enough to pursue things lonely. Huck knew the plan of Injun and his companion, to kill Widow Dougals. He did not hesitate to interfere in the matter. Moreover he took the help of \ Mr. Welsh. Thus his role becomes important at the right time. Huck is untidy in the beginning but became civilised in course of time. He ^ could not enter into anybody’s house in the beginning, but became an important figure, when he saved the life of Widow Dougals. The character of Huck supplements the character of Tom. The novelist showed his skill in carving the characters, in the novel, ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”.
SECTION – B
VI. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: (5 × 1 = 5)
The Titanic, is in its watery grave. It is a great museum of human history and is at risk of being lost forever because of curious voyagers and treasure hunters, fears Bob Ballard, who first discovered the remains of the iconic ship in 1985. Famous for discovering the great ship, Ballard is a former US Navy Officer and a professor of oceanography. He presented a documentary called “Save the Titanic” ort the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the great ship – April 15, 1912. The ship and . her fate continue to fascinate, largely because of the horror that took place that night, with 1,522 passengers and crew losing their lives. Ballad says, “The story has all the ingredients to make it timelessly fascinating. You have this revolutionary ship that’s unsinkable and carrying a cross section of people in society. And then it goes and hits an iceberg and sinks on its maiden journey. It’s an irony personified in history”.
Questions :
1) Who discovered the Titanic ship ?
Answer:
Bob Ballard.
2) When were the remains of the Iconic ship discovered ?
Answer:
1985.
3) Why does the ship fascinate people even today ?
Answer:
Largely because of the horror that took place that night with 1522 passengers and crew losing their lives.
4) Pick out the word from the passage that means “being a first occurrence or event”.
Answer:
Maiden.
5) The Titanic sank on ….
Answer:
April 15, 1912.
VII. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow : (5 × 1 = 5)
First he robbed the dead doctor. Then he put the bloody knife into Muffs right hand. A few minutes passed and Muff moved a little and opened his eyes. He pushed the doctor’s body away. He looked at the knife in his hand. What – what happened, Joe ?’ ’ he asked slowly. Injun Joe said, ‘Something very bad, Muff. Why did you kill him ?’ ‘I didn’t kill him !’ said Muff. He was very confused, I drank too much whisky last night’ I don’t remember anything ! Tell me Joe. What happend ?’ You fought with the doctor. He hit you on the head and you fell to the ground. Then you got up, took your knife and killed him,’ said injun Joe. ‘I don’t understand, Joe. I never fought with a knife. I didn’t want to kill Dr. Robinson. He was young and he had a future. Oh, this is terrible ! It was the whisky’, cried Muff, ‘Joe, don’t tell anyone, please’. ‘I won’t tell anyone, Muff. But now you must leave this graveyard quickly. Go ! said Injun Joe.
Questions :
1) Who killed the doctor ?
Answer:
Injun Joe.
2) Who robbed the dead doctor ?
Answer:
Injun Joe.
3) Do you think Muff regretted killing the doctor ? Support your answer with a sentence or two from the passage ?
Answer:
Yes. Because he said, “He was a young man and he had a future. Oh ! This is terrible.
4) Did Injun Joe keep his promise he gave to Muff ?
Answer:
No.
5) Why did Muff believe that he killed the doctor though, he remember that he did not fight with a knife ?
Answer:
Because he drank whisky.
VIII. Study the advertisement given below and answer the questions that follow : (5 × 1 = 5)
Questions :
1) Mention any two offensive acts of ragging.
Answer:
Disorderly behaviour or treatment with fellow student by words spoken or written / or by an act which has effect of teasing / treating and handling with rudeness with any other students / indulging in rowdy or indecent activities.
2) Who defined ragging in the above advertisement ?
Answer:
The Honourable Supreme Court of India.
3) Pick the word that means encourage from the passage.
Answer:
Abetment.
4) Answer True or False :
The victim of ragging is a fresher or a junior student.
Answer:
a) Prohibit b) Apprehend.
5) Write down any two punishments for students involved in ragging.
Answer:
1) Cancellation of admission 2) Suspension from classes.
IX. Study the Pie Chart carefully and answer the questions that follow : (5 × 1 = 5)
Major sources of energy for our requirement in India.
Questions :
1) What does the pie chart show ?
Answer:
The major sources of energy for our requirement in India.
2) State true or false.
Natural gas and coal put together is almost equal to our major source or energy.
Answer:
True
3) What is the second major source of energy in our country ?
Answer:
Coal.
4) How many sources of energy are taken into consideration ?
Answer:
Six (6).
5) What is hydroelectric power ?
Answer:
Electricity produced with water.
SECTION – C
X. Write a letter to your friend describing the college Annual Day celebration conducted recently in your college. (1 × 5 = 5)
(Hints : Annual Day – colourful decorations in college premises – speech by Chief Guest and the principal – Message by seniors – Prize distribution – cultural programmes.)
Answer:
5-14, Brodipet
10-5-2019
Guntur.
My dear Phani
I am doing well and hope the same with you. In this letter I want to write about the college annual day celebrations conducted recently. It is an important day in our college studies.
We have been preparing for this function for other a fortnight. We were busy practising the cultural activities. Many of the students participated in the competitions. That day Flag hoisting was done by our principal. In the evening there was a meeting our principal presided over the meeting. The District Collector came to the function as the chief guest. He gave an inspiring speech. Prize distribution was done by the local M.L.A. Afterwards there were the cultural activities. Our friends participated in the activities happily. That day we jubilant throughout.
Please write about your Annual Day Celebrations
With Love
Yours lovingly
V. Vani.
Address:
R. Phani
10/101, Robertsonpet
Machilipatnam.
OR
Write a letter to the Editor of a local Newspaper complaining about the bad condition of roads and drains in your area.
(Hints : Resident of Ambedkar colony, Vijayawada – roads damaged – pot holes are formed – man holes are displaced – difficult for travellers during night times – request for publish this news paper.)
Answer:
14-5, Ambedkar Colony
Vijayawada.
15 Jan, 2019
The Editor
The Times of India
Vijayawada.
Sir,
Sub : Complaint about bad condition of roads in Ambedkar Colony of Vijayawada – Submitted – Reg.
I am a resident of Ambedkar colony in Vijayawada and I wish to draw your kind attention towards the bad condition of roads and drains in our area. Day by day the condition of roads is becoming more and more critical and many accidents take place.
The roads are damaged due to the recent rain and the pot holes are formed on the roads. In the city, the drains get damaged and the coverings of the manholes are displaced. These broken drains and uncovered manholes become the cause of the accidents.
Due to bad condition of roads, it.is very difficult for travelers to travel during night. The employees and students face problems to go on their destinations. I request you to kindly publish this in your newspaper. So that it will reach to the authorities concerned and the problem can be solved.
Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Signature
(Name).
XI. Process of casting your vote in elections. (1 × 5 = 5)
OR
Write a short paragraph of about 8 lines describing the process of withdrawing money from ATM.
Answer:
In a democracy, elections take an important role in its success. In India, we have elections for the people’s representatives, once in five years. We should know how to cast our vote in elections. To cast the vote, we must have our name enrolled in the voter’s list. An identity card is issued to each and every citizen. We get the authority to cast our vote, when we attains the age of 18 years. At the election booth, the officials are ready to issue the ‘ vote to us. First of all, they will put a mark with indelible ink on the finger. They will issue the ball of paper. A voting room is arranged near by. We enter the room, press the mark with the stick available these, fold it and put it in the Ballot box. The ballot box is kept before an officer. The ballot of paper should be dropped into the box without fail. One should keep up the secrecy of voting at the voting booth.
OR
ATM is meant for Automatic Teller Machine. It is a device invented to help the bank, ‘to ease the work. When we enter the ATM room, we have to insert the debit card into the machine. It starts responding. First of all it asks for the language you want to use. Then your secret number is to be presented. Afterwards the type of account is asked for. The amount of money has to be given. We should be careful to ask the amount based oh the denominations of the notes, shown on the screen. As the amount is given, you have to take your debit card from the slot. Finally a message is sent to your phone number, about the transaction. A receipt giving the details of withdrawal shall be issued from the ATM. Withdrawal of money has become easy.
XII. Prepare a Curriculum Vitae in response to the following advertisement. (1 × 5 = 5)
M. Suman Karthik – aged 28 years – MA (English) B.Ed; , – good communication and problem solving skills – M.A. from S.V. University, Tirupathi, 72% marks – B.A. (Adv. English) from Govt. Degree College, Ananthapuram, 76% marks – B.Ed, S.K. . University, Ananthapuram – Intermediate (HEC), Govt. Junior College, Ananthapuram – Worked as a teacher in English for three years – Apply for the post of Junior Lecturer in English in St. Joseph Junior College, Ongole.
Answer:
COVERING LETTER
M. Suman Karthik
15 June, 2019
5/12 Padmavathi Street
Ananthapuram.
The Correspondent
St. Joseph’s Junior College
Ongole.
Sir,
Sub : Application for the job of Jr. Lecturer in English – regarding.
In response to the advertisement in the newspaper of June 10, 2019,1 wish to apply for the post of Jr. Lecturer in English. As per only qualifications, I passed M.A. with 72% of marks. I have good academic record. .
So, I request you to appoint me and oblige.
Yours Faithfully
M. Suman Karthik
Enclosures : Resume, Copies of Certificates.
RESUME:
M. Suman Karthik
5/12 Padmavathi Street
Ananthapuram.
OBJECTIVE
Junior Lecturer in English in St. Joseph’s Jr. College, Ongole.
XIII. Fill in the Bank Credit Form based on the following information. (It is not necessary to draw the form. Write the numbers 1 to 10 and the corresponding answers). (10 × 1/2 = 5)
Credit (today) an amount of Rs. 15,000/- (In Rs. 2000 × 5,500 × 10 notes denomination) in the savings account of P. Haiinath whose Saving Bank Account no. is 0598101001044 in Andhra Bank S.V University Branch, Tirupathi.
Answer:
1. S.V University branch, Tirupathi
2. 23.9.2019
3. 0598101001044
4. R Harinath .
5. Fifteen thousand only
6. Rs. 15,000/-
7. 2000 × 5
8. 500 × 10
9. 1500
10. XYZ
XIV. Imagine you are a customer and have gone to Big – C, a mobile showroom to buy a new mobile phone. Construct a dialogue between yourself and the shopkeeper. (1 × 5 = 5)
Answer:
Shop Keeper : Sir, what can I do for you ?
I : I want to purchase a mobile will you please show me some pieces ?
S.K : Sure. Here, we have a new arrival. Please have a glance at it sir.
I : What are the new features in the mobile.
S.K : It is there with the feature of having the photo of the speaker. The screen is very attractive. The piece is handy.
I : Is it quick in response ?
S.K : Yes Sir.
I : Any warranty please ?
S.K : Yes two years warranty.
OR
The principal is complaining to the parent about the poor performance of the student. Construct a telephonic conversation between the principal and the parent.
Answer:
Principal : Hello, am I speaking to Prasad ?
Prasad : Yes, Prasad speaking.
Principal : Good morning sir, I am Thulasiram, Principal.
Prasad : Good morning sir, how are you ?
Principal : Fine, thanks. I’m sorry to say this. Your son Anvesh, never attends the classes. Even if he attends, he keeps talking to his friends during the lectures and disturbs the whole class.
Prasad : Oh! I am sorry to hear that.
Principal : Sometimes he even argues with the lecturers.
Prasad : I see.
Principal : I don’t think the lecturers are happy with him.
Prasad : Yes sir, he was very good in high school and never got any complaint.
Principal : Well, I’m glad to hear that. It might be because of his bad friendship. I often see him with the students who are irregular to class.
Prasad : Sir, how is his performance in the half-yearly ex- ains ? He never shows me about the progress at home.
Principal : Not very good. He failed in three subjects and his progress report was also sent to your home.
Prasad : Oh God! I’m really sad to learn this. Please accept my sincere apologies.
Principal : You need not apologize. Your son should be sorry. If there is no change in his behaviour, severe action will be taken against him.
Prasad : Please excuse him this time. I’ll certainly try to improve his behaviour.
Principal : I’m sure you will do it.
Prasad : Thank you sir.
XV. Read the following passage and make notes. (1 × 5 = 5)
Yoga is good for the mind and body. Regular practice of yoga helps people to improve their balance and stamina. Although you won’t really get out of breath, like you might playing football or running, it does help to keep your heart healthy and you can lose weight. It can also help with back pain.
The breathing taught in yoga can help people to reduce stress and anxiety. There are lots of different possible breathing patterns you can do. Yoga also improves concentration and helps people to sleep better, so it’s great for anyone who’s under pressure at work or in their studies.
There are lots of different types of yoga, so you can choose what suits you best. Hatha Yoga is often good for beginners, because you hold each position for a few breaths. In Vinyasa Yoga you change position much more quickly and you might get out of breath. It’s quite challenging if you haven’t done much yoga before. Bikram Yoga is sometimes called ‘hot yoga’, because the room must be heated to around 40 degrees. As well as these and other more traditional forms of yoga, there are also some more unusual modem forms of yoga. For example, you might enjoy ‘laughter yoga’, where people do breathing exercises and laugh about nothing in particular – laughing is very good for your health. Or what about ‘Aeroyoga’, where you do yoga while you are hanging from the ceiling ? It’s supposed to be very good for your back. Or Doga’, where you do Yoga together with your pet dog ?
Whatever kind of yoga you choose, there are definitely some health benefits, and you should have fun too.
Answer:
Yoga useful for mind and body – balance and stamina – playing football – heart healthy – breathing taught in yoga – reduces stress and anxiety – improves concentration.
Different types of yoga – Hatha yoga, Vinyasa yoga, Bikram yoga, modem ways – laughter yoga – good for health – yoga hanging over the ceiling, yoga with your pet dog – each of these have benefits and fun also.
XVI. Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their meanings/definitions in Column B. (5 × 1 = 5)
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ |
| 1) Chronological | a) a harsh, unpleasant sound |
| 2) Seismograph | b) burst bank account (unable to pay. one’s debts) |
| 3) Egomaniac | c) accurate with nothing extra |
| 4) Bankrupt | d) writes (records) Earth’s movements |
| 5) Precise | e) time sequence |
| f) abnormally self-absorbed | |
| g) slave to a habit |
Answer:
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ |
| 1) Chronological | e) time sequence |
| 2) Seismograph | d) writes (records) Earth’s movements |
| 3) Egomaniac | a) a harsh, unpleasant sound |
| 4) Bankrupt | b) burst bank account (unable to pay. one’s debts) |
| 5) Precise | c) accurate with nothing extra |
XVII. Mark the stress for ANY FIVE of the following words : (5 × 1 = 5)
1) celebration
2) keystone
3) academic
4) intellectual
5) recreation
6) survive
7) cosmopolitan
8) tempest
9) university
10) indomitable
Answer:
1) celebration = cele’bration
2) keystone = ‘keystone
3) academic = aca’demic
4) intellectual = intellectual
5) recreation = recre’ation
6) survive = survive
7) cosmopolitan = ‘cosmopolitan
8) tempest = ‘tempest,
9) university = university
10) indomitable = ‘indomitable