B.Com I English

Instruction: Attempt all questions.

Q.1. UNSEEN COMPREHENSION PASSAGE

Read the following passage and answer the questions given below: (15)

PARA-1: Reports on terrorist attacks seen to be an almost regular affair. The killing innocent men and women, ordinary passengers and peace-loving residents of an area, for example is testimony to barbarism that has taken bizarre forms today. An embassy is devastated by a car bomb, another car bomb obliterates a place of worship and different political and religious leaders are gunned by assassins.

PARA-2: Committing terrorism is equated with an achievement worthy of honour and many are scrambling to be the most militant.

PARA-3: True, terrorims generates terror but it can never serve a purpose. The terrorists do not want the restoration of normalcy or negotiations leading to peaceful settlement of issues. Acts of terrorism make rapprochement impossible.

PARA-4: Countries today have adopted counter-terrorist measures but terrorism continues to plague the world. As force begets force and action brings reaction, the aim should not be to avenge terrorism but to stop it. Of course doing nothing is a sure way to invite more atrocities. Therefore, all nations should act together to combat this international evil. For this the initiative should come from the U.N.O. Perhaps the effective intervention of the U.N.O and the strict implementation of international laws in force will enable the world to see the end of international terrorims.

(a) For each of the following words / phrases find words / phrases in the passage with similar meaning: (05)

Hired killers ………………………………………… Para – 1
Savagery ………………………………………….. Para – 1
To wipe out ……………………………………….. Para – 1
Produces …………………………………………… Para – 3
Cruelty …………………………………………….. Para – 4

(b) Who are the victims of terrorism and what are the targets of terrorists? (03)
(c) “Acts of terrorism make rapproachment impossible”, Explain. (03)
(d) According to the passage what should be the role of the U.N.O? (03)
(e) Suggest a suitable title for the passage. (01)

Q.2. Write a Summary of the passage given in Question No. 1. (08)

Q.3. Read the following passage extracted from you text book and answer the questions that follow: (10)

That image took root in the public imagination. in the 1930′s Hollywood built it into a nightmare with the film King Kong in which a gigantic ape was captured and then eventually terrorized New York.

What a libel that reputation is. By nature they are gentle and inoffensive animals.

They are almost entirely vegetarian and spend their days eating leaves and juicy stems in the thick forests of Africa. They live in family groups each ruled by a big male who looks after and protects his family with great care. They are, it is true immensely strong and can rip apart banana stems and tear off the branches of trees as they need to do in order to feed. But their strengths is hardly ever used against other animals.

(a) Identify the reading text from which this passage has been taken. (01)
(b) How did gorillas get a bad reputation and what is their true nature? (03)
(c) What is the family system of gorillas? (03)
(d) For each of the following word / phrases find words / phrases from the passage with similar meaning. (03)

• A horrifying dream
• Causing no harm
• False and malicious

Q.4. Answer any TWO questions. (10)

i. In the story “Early Autumn”, why does Mary name her son Bill? What does this suggest about their former relationship?
ii. What was Bertie’s problem in the story ‘Plan of Attack’? How was the problem solved?
iii. What sort of married life did Mr. and Mrs. Mallard has in the story. “The story of an Hour”?

Q.5. GRAMMAR

(a) Fill in the blanks with the correct tense of the verbs given. (05)

He _______ (sleep) soundly when he _______ (awaken) by a noise. He went downstairs to find out what _______ (happen). He _______ (know) something must be wrong because the dog _______ (bark) furiously.

(b) Insert articles where necessary. (05)

I have just moved to _______house in Defence. Yesterday _______ beggar knocked at my door. He asked me for some food and _______ cup of tea. He ate _______ food and drank _______ tea. In return the beggar stood on his head and sang same songs.

(c) Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. (05)

The pilot climbed _______ 5000 metres and flew _______ that height till he got _______ the coast. Then he came down _______ 1000 metres and began _______ take photographs.

(d) Change the following into Passive Voice, Do not mention the doer if not necessary. (05)

Burglars broke into a house at night _______. The family dog barked at them _______. The noise woke up the owner _______. He telephoned the police _______. The police came and arrested the burglars _______.

(e) Change the following into Indirect Speech. (05)

“If you are short of money I can lend your Rs. 500″, said my uncle, “and you can take your time about paying it back”.

(f) Complete the following Phrasal Verbs. (05)

i. His arrogance will bring _______ his ruin.
ii. The meeting was called _______ order by the chairman.
iii. The order of the leader must be carried _______ first.
iv. You must keep _______ with the latest technology.
v. The magistrate let _______ the accused with a warning.

Q.6. COMPOSITION

Write an essay on any ONE of the following. (15)

i. Self-Reliance and Self-Improvement is the key to success.
ii. Beijing Olympics – 2008
iii. Pakistan’s Energy Crisis – What should be done.
iv. The Importance of Doing Social Work in a Developing Country.

Q.7. Prepare your C.V. and a covering letter in response to the following advertisement published in a newspaper.

“We require an Accounts Officer. The ideal candidate should be a first class Commerce Graduate in mid-twenties with a practical hands on experience of at least three years in a multinational organization. Apply latest by December 15, 2008 to Director H.R. XY Limited, Karachi. (12)

OR

Write a letter to the Editor of a Newspaper drawing the attention of the authorities towards violations of traffic rules. (12)