Subject: English, asked on 21/6/15

I)Read the following passage carefully and completethe following sentences:

Effective speaking depends on effective listening.it taking energy to concentrate on hearing and understanding what has been heard . incopent listeners fail in a number of ways. first they may drift and finally they let their personal feeling about the speaker or the subject override the significance of the message which is being sent
what can a listener do to be effective? the first key to effective listening is the art of concentration . if a positively wishes to concentrate on receiving a message his chances of success are high . it may need determination some speaker are difficult to follow either because of voice problem or because of the form in which they send a message .there is then a particular need for the determination of a listener to concentrate on what is being said .note-taking has been recommended as aid to the listener . it also helps the speaker . it gives him confidence when he sees that listenters are sufficiently interested to take notes ; the patterns of eye contact when the note-taker looks up can be very positive;and the speaker's timing is aided - he can see when a note-taker is writing hard and can then make effective use of pauses. posture too is important consider the impact made by a less competent listener who pushes his chair backwards. uprigh posture helps a listener's concentration. at the same time, it s seen by the speaker to be positive feature amongst his listeners. effiective listening skills have an impact on both the listener and the speaker.

(a)Effective listening skills form _________.
(b)Energy is needed to concentrate on _______.
(c)An ineffective listener fails to receive the correct message ________.
(d)Measure like good posture and note-taking should be adopted to be ______.
(e)Effective listening skills help ________.

Subject: English, asked on 23/12/13

Abraham Lincoln writes to the Headmaster of his son's school"He will have to learn, I know, that all men are not just, all men are not true. But teach him also thatfor every scoundrel, there is a hero and that for every selfish politician, there is a dedicatedleader. Steer him away from envy, if you can, teach him the secret of quiet laughter... Teach him,if you can , the wonder of books... but also give him quiet time to ponder over the eternal mysteryof birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on a green hillside.""In school, teach him that it is far more honorable to fail than to cheat... Teach him to have faith inhis own ideas, even if everyone tell him they are wrong... Teach him to be gentle with gentlepeople, and though with the tough. Try to give my son the strength not to follow the crowd wheneveryone is getting on the bandwagon. Teach him to listen to all men, but teach him also to filterall he has heard on the screen of truth, and take on the good that comes through it.""Teach him, if you can, how to laugh when he is sad... teach him there is no shame in tears.Teach him to scoff at cynics, and to beware of too much sweetness... Teach him to sell his brawnand brain to the highest bidders, but never to put a tag on his heart and soul. Teach him to closehis ears to the howling mob... and to stand and fight if he thinks he's right.""Teach him gently, but do not cuddle him, because only the test of fire makes fine steel. Let himhave the courage to be impatient... Let him have the patience to be brave. Teach him always tohave sublime faith in himself because then he will always have sublime faith in mankind."quesions-(1). Abraham Lincoln writes a letter to his son's headmaster because a. he wants his son to be educated in the best possible manner.b. he is very apprehensive about his son's welfare.c. he wishes to assert his views on education.d. he does not approve of the way the headmaster runs the school.(2). Reading books is important for students, but it is equally important...a. for them to be quiet, and to think and introspect.b. to make them appreciate the mysteries of nature.c. to make sure they listen to their fellow beings.d. to make them dedicated leaders.9(3). Students must understand the it is honorable to fail then to cheat becausea. they are being watched by God.b. by cheating they lose self-respect.c. they develop the habit of cheating.d. they will have to live with failure(4). Everyone is getting on the bandwagon. Here 'getting on the bandwagon' meansa. the name of a vehicle.b. joining popular and successful people.c. riding a wagon.d. chasing a wagon.(5). Abraham Lincoln does not want the headmaster to cuddle his son becausea. he is a ruthless father.b. he doesn't care for his son.c. the headmaster is very strict.d. he wanted his son to become strong.

Subject: English, asked on 13/12/19

Q2 Read the passage carefullyThe Road to Success

1. The Road to success is not straight; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution lights called family, and you will have flats called jobs. But, if you have a spare called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it to a place called success! 2. In spite of all our planning and preparation, unexpected challenges are certain to arise. The bumps in the road are unavoidable, but you’ll never get to your destination if you aren’t willing to drive over them. The difference between a disaster and triumph lies in whether or not you’re prepared and willing to weather the storm. If you’re ready, those bumps will become stepping-stones. 3. The key thing to realize is that working harder is same as working smarter. How do you work smarter? You just need to have the right skills. People want improved circumstances and better life without an improved self. They want victory without paying the price or making efforts. It really cannot happen without the other. Any improvements that have not been generated by improving yourself are superficial and short-lived. If you want to have a better future, you have to change yourself. Stop worrying about the various challenges that will come your way. Just believe in yourself and use them as stepping-stones. 4. “Success” is getting whatever you want out of life without violating the rights of others.” It is not an accident. Success is the result of our attitude and our attitude is a choice. Hence success is a matter of choice and not chance. 5. Today success represents a holistic and positive attitude to life. Attitude is everything. Success is not restricted within some kind of brick and mortar premises. It assumes the individuality of a complete act executed with perfection; material achievements do not define life. We don’t remember sports stars for the products they endorse but the spirit of achievement they represent. In the abundance of positive attitude underline the grandeur of a truly rewarding rich life. 6. Success can be measured from two standpoints—the external and the internal. Externally it is the measure of a job well done and recognition. Internally it the feeling of achievement and wholeness derived from the completion of a task or fulfillment of desire.

 2.1 On the basis of your reading of the above extract, answer the following questions in 30-40 words each: (a) What qualities lead one to the place called success? (b) What is the difference between disaster and triumph? (c) How can one have a better future? (d) Describe two ways to measure success. 2.2 On the basis of your reading of the above extract, answer the following: (a) The synonym of ‘victory’ as given in paragraph 2 is ____________ (i) Planning (ii) Preparation (iii) Triumph (iv) Challenges (b) The synonym of ‘surplus’ as given in paragraph 5 is ______________ (c) The antonym of ‘Defeat’ as given in paragraph 6 is _____________ (i) Recognition (ii) Achievement (iii) Completion (iv) Success 2x4=8 1x4=4 Page | 4 (d) The antonym of ‘deep’ as given in Paragraph 3 is ____________

Subject: English, asked on 15/1/14

1 Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

India has deployed aerial drones over Kaziranga National Park in Assam state in a bid toprotect endangered one-horned rhinos from poachers.Kaziranga chief NK Vasu said the maiden drone flight on Monday was a milestone in wildlifeprotection.The park is home to two-thirds of the worlds one-horned rhino population and also has a largenumber of elephants, tigers and other wildlife.In recent months, rhinos have been killed in large numbers by poachers. Drones and othersuccessful anti-poaching measures have also been used by the WWF in nearby ChitwanNational Park in Nepal, where the hunting of one-horned rhinos has been drastically reduced.The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was up in the sky for 15 minutes. It landed safely, Mr.Vasu said. We hope this technology will go a long way in effective surveillance of the park.Assam Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain said this was the first time that drones had been usedfor wildlife protection anywhere in India.The UAVs will deter poachers who will now have to reckon with surveillance from air as wellas on ground, MrHussain said.The minister said it would now be possible to keep an eye on the remotest parts of the 480 sqkm (185 sq miles) park.The drones can fly a pre-programmed route at a maximum elevation of 200m (656ft) for up to90 minutes, officials say.They are light enough to be launched by hand and will be able to take images of the groundbelow with a still or video camera, they add.Twenty-two one-horned rhinos were killed in Kaziranga by poachers last year.In the first three years of this month, 16 rhinos have been killed, triggering a furore in Assamwhere the animal is seen as a symbol of regional pride and is also valued for drawing touriststo the state. A rhino census in Kaziranga last month said that there were about 2,300 of theanimals in Kaziranga. BBC NEWSRead the passage and answer the following questions:a) This passage states that drones .......... Andnot only for wars between nations.b) The drones will be able to do two things: they are1)2)c) 22 one horned rhinos killed by poachers meansd) The introduction of drones for surveillance is a -----------measure.(one word)e) The author states that there has been a public outburst because 16 rhinos werekilled-the term he uses is---------------f) This passage suggests that the greatest enemy of wildlife is ----------------g) The passage begins with the idea that drones will be a milestone in wildlifeprotection. This actually means that------h) An elevation is a term that tells us that---------------in the sky.

Subject: English, asked on 10/1/17

Q.2. Read the passage given below and complete the statements that follow by choosing the
 answers from the given options (1x5 = 5marks)
ON SPROUTS
(1) Sprouts relatively contain the largest amount of nutrients per unit of any food known to man.
Sprouts produce a fountain of power for chemical changes. Enzymes are produced, starch get
converted into glucose. Protein is transformed into amino acids and vitamin value increases. In
fact a new explosion of life force takes place. According to doctor Bailey of the University of
Minnesota, U.S.A. the vitamin C value of wheat increases 600 percent in the early sprouting
period. Doctor C.R Shaw of the University of Texas Cancer Center found that cancer was
inhibited upto 90% when healthy bacteria was exposed to a cancer causing substance in the
presence of a juice made from wheat sprouts.
(2) Enzymes which initiate and control almost every chemical reaction in our body are greatly
activated in the sprouting process. Enzymes spark the entire digestive system to synthesize the
nutrients in our food into blood. They are the key to longevity.
(3) Sprouts are enjoyed more when they are fresh. Mix sprouts with other food and dressings,
according to your taste and enjoy eating them. But eat them you must, everyday! You will soon
realize that making sprouts a part of your diet has a dramatic effect on your health. With this life
food, all the cells of your body become active and agile.
(4) The nourishment which develops as the sprouts grow is very stable and can be frozen or dried
for future. Sprouted potato or tomato seeds are likely to be poisonous. Alfalfa and moongbean
sprouts are excellent soft food. They are almost predigested and can be easily assimilated even
by the children and the elderly. They contain every non vitamin in perfect balance, necessary for
the human body.
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(a) Sprouts are useful because they ………………
(i) Contain largest amount of nutrients
(ii) Produce a fountain of power for chemical changes
(iii)Produce enzymes, convert starch into glucose
(iv) All of the above
(b) The vitamin C value of ……………. increases 600 percent in the early sprouting process.
(v) Nutrients (ii) wheat
(iii) Glucose (iv) Enzymes
(c) ………….. Seeds are likely to be poisonous when sprouted.
(vi) Alfalfa (ii) Moongbean
(iii) Potato and tomato (iv) None of the above
(d) ‘They’ are the key to longevity. Here ‘they’ refers to…………..
(i) Nutrients (ii) Vitamins
(iii) Sprouts (iv) Enzymes
(e) A word from the passage which means, to combine a large range of something is
……………
(i) Contain (ii) Inhibited
(iii) Synthesize (iv) Assimilate​

Subject: English, asked on 16/6/22

1.Even international students whose first language is English can find themselves struggling to understand an alien academic culture. The problems are very familiar. Students? first problem is often with listening skills. They may feel nervous about this and it is certainly a steep learning curve. They need a structured listening experience, for instance how to pick out the main ideas. They also need help with academic reading ? how to approach an article or book, how to skim, read and make notes.
2. However, while a student?s confidence in listening skills grows, it is in the area of academic writing where more serious cultural differences become apparent. Much of British education is based on essay writing, but this may be a demanding task for students from other cultures. Suddenly, they are faced with the need to express their own ideas, develop their opinions and evaluate different issues, all in polished English. For some, the concept of originating this kind of written discourse can prove problematic, and they may find themselves scoring low marks because of plagiarism, or reproducing someone else?s ideas. In Britain, plagiarism is regarded as academic theft, though this is not always the case in other countries. Students are expected to do research in a library before tackling an assignment, and simply regurgitating lecture notes is also not acceptable.
3. The best way to overcome these hurdles is to be prepared. The first step is to take a test to assess the English language skills needed to cope with the issues of academic culture.
4. If an accredited test indicates that a student?s language skills are not sufficient to embark on a university degree, the next step is to consider pre-sessional courses, generally at the university where the student will take a degree. These can last from three weeks to an academic year, so it is wise for students to be realistic about their needs. It is generally accepted that approximately 200 hours of study are needed to improve on one bad score on some tests. Some of the ?new? universities that formed from polytechnics in 1992 are experimenting with new styles of pre-sessional and foundation courses. Elspeth Jones, Director of the Centre for Language Study at Leeds Metropolitan University explains, ?Our courses are monthly, and so students from parts of the world with a different academic year can enroll at any time.?

5. She feels that language training in new universities is generally more flexible than in older institutions. ?Universities like ours can take students with lower language test grades and can put them through a programme that will bring them up to the required standard, though we cannot guarantee how long it will take

Answer the questions
Academic writing includes

(a) how to approach an article

?(b) how to read a work

(c) how to make notes

?(d) All of these

What is the period of the pre-sessional course?

(a) 1 year??????????? (b) 3 months to a year??????????? (c) One month???????????? (d) 6 months

Plz help me answer these questions and explain why the options r correct.......in which line r the answers

Subject: English, asked on 13/10/18

Section - A: Reading

1. Read the passage given below : 8

Globalization

Globalization is the way to open businesses, improve technological growth, economy,?etc, at the international level for all countries. It is the way in which manufacturers and?producers of the products or goods sell their products globally without any restriction.?It provides huge profits to the businessmen as they get low cost labour in poor?countries easily. It provides a big opportunity to the companies to deal with the?worldwide market.

Globalization helps to consider the whole world as a single market. Traders are?extending their areas of business by treating the world as a global village. Earlier till?the 1990s, there was a restriction on importing certain products which were already?manufactured in India like agricultural products, engineering goods, food items and?toiletries. However, during the 1990s there was a pressure from the rich countries on?the poor and developing countries to allow them to spread their businesses by opening?their markets. In India the globalization and liberalization process was started in 1991.

After many years, globalization brought about a major revolution in the Indian market?when multinational brands came to India and started delivering a wide range of quality?products at cheap prices. Prices of good quality products came down because of the?cutthroat competition in the market.

Globalization and liberalization of the businesses in India have flooded the market?with quality foreign products but has affected the local Indian industries adversely to a?great extent resulting in the job loss to poor and uneducated workers. Globalization has been a bonanza for the consumers, however, a loss to the small-scale Indian?producers.

Globalization has had some very positive effects on the Indian consumer in all sectors?of society. It has affected the Indian students and education sector to a great extent by?making study books and a lot of information available over the internet. Collaboration?of foreign universities with the Indian universities has brought about a huge change in?the field of education.

Globalization of trade in the agricultural sector has brought varieties of quality seeds?which have disease resistance property. However, it is not good for the poor Indian?farmers because the seeds and agricultural technologies are costly.?It has brought about a huge revolution in the employment sector by the spread of?businesses like cottage, handloom, carpet, artisan carving, ceramic, jewellery, and?glassware etc.

Attempt any eight of the following questions : 1 ? 8 = 8

(a) What is globalization ?

(b) Write any two advantages of globalization.

(c) What was the pressure from the rich countries in the 1990?s ?

(d) What is the effect of multinational brands entering the Indian market ?

(e) How are the prices of quality products affected due to globalization ?

(f) How have the foreign products affected the local industry adversely ?

(g) What has been the impact of globalization on the Indian students ?

(h) Why has globalization had a negative effect on the poor Indian farmer ?

(i) How has the cottage industry benefited from globalization ?

Subject: English, asked on 4/10/21

The Road to success is not straight; there is a curve called failure, a loop called
confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution?lights called family, and you will have
flats called jobs. But, if you have a spark called determination, an engine called
perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it to a place
called success!
2. In spite of all our planning and preparation, unexpected challenges are certain to arise.
The bumps in the road are unavoidable, but you'll never get to your destination if you
aren't willing to drive over them. The difference between a disaster and triumph lies in
whether or not you're prepared and willing to weather the storm. If you're ready, those
bumps will become stepping-stones.
3. The key thing to realise is that working harder is the same as working smarter. How do
you work smarter? You just need to have the right skills. People want improved
circumstances and better life without an improved self. They want victory without paying
the price or making efforts. It really cannot happen without
the other. Any improvements that have not been generated by improving yourself are
superficial and short-lived. If you want to have a better future, you have to change
yourself. Stop worrying about the various challenges that will come your way. Just believe
in yourself and use them as stepping-stones.
4. "Success" is getting whatever you want out of life without violating the rights of others."
It is not an accident. Success is the result of our attitude and our attitude is a choice. Hence
success is a matter of choice and not chance.
5. Today success represents a holistic and positive attitude to life. Attitude is everything.
Success is not restricted within some kind of brick-and-mortar premises. It assumes the individuality of a complete act executed with perfection; material achievements do not
define life. We don?t remember sports stars for the products they endorse but the spirit of
achievement they represent. In the abundance of positive attitude, lie in the grandeur of a
truly rewarding rich life.
6. Success can be measured from two standpoints ? the external and the internal. Externally
it is the measure of a job well done and recognition. Internally it is the feeling of
achievement and wholeness derived from the completion of a task or fulfilment of desire.
On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY SIX questions from
the eight that follow.
(1) On the road to success, friends have been compared to _____________ .
(i) destination (ii) caution lights
(iii) speed bumps (iv) loops
(2) The bumps or hardships are the _______________ to success.
(i) destination (ii) skills (iii) stepping stones (iv) planning
(3) Improvement is not short lived.
(i) that you have just taken on the way
(ii) that you acquire by working hard
(iii) that you have gained access to momentarily
(iv) that you don?t wish to take
(4) Success is a ____________________ .
(i) choice (ii) attitude
(iii) holistic way to live life (iv) all of these
(5) Success comes to those who ________________________ .
(i) can transform bumps to failure
(ii) can transform bumps to stepping stones
(iii) do not have the right attitude (iv) do not preserve
(6) Choose the option that correctly states in meaning of ?weather the storm?:
(i) a difficult situation (ii) to face any challenge that meets a person
(iii) to go out on a stormy day (iv) an easy situation
(7) The synonym of ?surplus? as given in paragraph 5 is
(i) abundance (ii) represent (iii) restricted (iv) grandeur
(8) The antonym of ?deep? as given in paragraph 3 is
(i) harder (ii) superficial (iii) improvement (iv) generated
II. Choose the correct options to fill in the blanks to complete the following narration.

Mother: Why are you late from school, Nitin?
Nitin: While coming from school to bus stop, I slipped by stepping on a banana peel.
Mother: O, my son! Did you hurt yourself?
Nitin: I got a bad bruise on my left knee.
Mother asked Nitin (i) ____________ Nitin replied that while coming from school to bus
stop (ii) ______________ peel. Mother was shocked to hear this. She further
asked (iii) _____________ . Nitin answered that he had got a bad bruise on his left knee.
(1) (i)(a) why was he late from school (b) why he was late from school
(c) why he late from school (d) if he was late from school
(2) (ii) (a) he had slipped by stepping on a banana
(b) he slipped by stepping on a banana
(c) he slip by stepping on a banana
(d) he has slipped by stepping on a banana
(3) (iii) (a) if he did hurt himself (b) how he had hurt himself
(c) if he hurt himself (d) if he had hurt himself

Subject: English, asked on 18/11/15

1. Read the poem given below and answer the questions;
Wind
Subramania Bharati

Wind, come softly.
Don’t break the shutters of the windows.
Don’tscatter the papers.
Don’t throw down the books on the shelf.
There, look what you did —you threw them all down.
You tore the pages of the books.
You brought rain again.
You’re very clever at poking fun at weaklings.
Frail crumbling houses, crumbling doors, crumbling rafters,
crumbling wood, crumbling bodies, crumbling lives,
crumbling hearts –
the wind god winnows and crushes them all.

He won’t do what you tell him.
So, come, let’s build strong homes,
Let’s join the doors firmly.
Practise to firm the body.
Make the heart steadfast.
Do this, and the wind will be friends with us.
The wind blows out weak fires.
He makes strong fires roar and flourish.
His friendship is good.
We praise him every day.
Wind, come softly.
Given below is the summary of the poem. Fill in the blanks with suitable words to complete the summary. Use only one word for each blank.
The poet begins by a) ___________to the wind to blow softly and not cause havoc by breaking window shutters, scattering paper or throwing books on the shelf. The poet b) ___________against the wind since it has torn the pages of the books and has brought rain again. The poet feels that the wind is extremely clever as it c) ____________fun of those who are weak. It does not like anything weak. Everything that d) _______easily be it houses, doors, wood or rafters, is e) _____________mercilessly by wind. Besides, it also crushes weak bodies, lives and hearts. The poet f) __________wind to a God who doesn’t do what people tell him to .The poet offers a g) ____________to help humanity. He appeals to people to be firm, positive and strong both physically as well as mentally. They must have a h) _____________heart if they want to be friends with wind. If we are strong then wind will not only i) _____________ us but also aid us in achieving success and in flourishing. It is j) __________to be friends with wind.



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