Compulsory English–I (1423)

Level: Bachelor

Semester, spring 2019

Passing Marks (Assignment 1): 40

Assignment No. 1

(Unit 1-4)

Q.1 Focus on the current social, cultural, political and economical state of
affairs of our country and give five examples depicting each of the following
function. Use appropriate expressions each time.

1. Certainty 2. Uncertainty

Answer:-

Certainty:-

1. It is certain that load shedding will increase in summer.

2. It is likely that there is reduction in food prices in the near future.
3. It is almost certainly that population will continue to grow at the same rate.
4. It is quite certain that law and order situation will improve in the coming days.
5. I can say with certainty that petrol prices will go up next month.

Uncertainty:-

1. It is uncertain that load shedding will increase in summer.

2. It is unlikely that there is reduction in food prices in the near future.
3. It is almost uncertainly that population will continue to grow at the same rate.
4. It is quite uncertain that law and order situation will improve in the coming
days.
5. I can say with uncertainty that petrol prices will go up next month.

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Q.2 Define and illustrate the difference between skimming and scanning by
giving suitable examples.

Answer:-

Skimming:- Skimming is when you read through a piece of writing quickly to see
what it is about.

Example:- The Newspaper to quickly get the general news of the day.

Scanning:- Scanning is when you scan the page with your eye to find answers to
questions.

Example:- A Google search list on the internet.

Illustrate:-

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Q.3 Given below is a job advertisement. Suppose you intend to apply for the
said post, how would you write an application? What details you would like to
add to make yourself as the most suitable candidate for the post?
Answer:-

To The Chairman.
Nursing Assistance Organization.
City X.Y.Z

Respected One,

It is stated that I come to know with advertisement in daily Newspaper, that

you have a vacant post of “Nursing Assistant” in your organization. I am qualified
Nurse with diploma from Punjab Health Council. I worked 15 year as head Nurse in
services hospital and two time awarded with best serving award during my job. I
offered my services for this post. If you give me a chance. I will prove myself good
addition in your crew. My bio-data is given below.

Name. A.B.C

D/o / W/o. X.Y.Z

Qualification. Intermediate

Technical Qualification. 3 year diploma (PNC)

Experience. 15 Years (Service Hospital Lahore)

Reference. Will be furnished on Demand.

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Q.4 Suppose your friend is appearing in a job interview. What five practical
suggestions you will give him to enhance his / her chances of selection?

Answer:-

1. First of All, pay special attention to your dress.

2. Be confident but not overconfident.
3. First listen the question and reply smoothly.
4. Don’t ask questions in reply of question.
5. Don’t try irrelevant references during conversation.

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Q.5 What are your preferences or choices about the following things? Write
one sentence each and use as many different expressions as you can.

1. Music
2. Poetry
3. Fiction
4. Food
5. Festivals
6. Clothing
7. Beverages
8. Professions
9. Sports
10. Films

Answer:-

1. I love to listen old melodious Song and music it touches your heart.
2. I like Gulzar’s poetry it mesmerize you. He used most beautiful imagination for
his beloved
3. I always like “Pride and Prejudice” in fiction it is on the top of literature.
4. I love traditional cuisines. They are tasty and eye catching.
5. Eids are the most attractive festival for the Muslims.
6. I love to wear comfortable traditional dressing.
7. Coke is the king of all beverages.
8. I respect and adopt teaching profession.
9. Cricket has become the passion in spite of spot.
10. I appreciate slow and storical films.

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Q.6 Write a descriptive paragraph based on a wedding ceremony you have

recently attended. Write a catchy topic sentence, add relevant supporting
details and end it conclusively. Your paragraph should be both cohesive and
coherent.

Answer:-

As I received the marriage invitation of my cousin. Many happy memories start in

my mind as flash back. I decided to attend this ceremony. I have double
relationship with her from my father and mother both. At last the day of Mehndi
function come, I made special preparation for this day, because I will have to meet
my family after a time gap, I selected my best dress. I entered in event hall, many
voices raised at once. “Oh, She is here too, after a long time, look who is here”,
etc. I reply with smile to everyone. Its decoration was awesome, beautiful dresses,
lighting, flower decoration and loud music was making this event lively. After
sometime girls started to sing folk and traditional songs. Two groups perform
“Luddi” and “Jhoomer”. Every one appreciate their performance with clapping.
After this “Halla Gulla”, Bride arrived on stage with her friends. She was looking
fabulous in yellow dress and flower jewellery. Ladies perform custom of Rasm-e-
Hina, it was time to dinner. Mouth watering traditional was on tables, Chanay
Bhatorey, Tikkas Kababs and cold drinks was serving quickly. Hosts were offering
food everyone again and again. It was delicious. Everyone was praising food and
event. It was too late now. I request my hosts to allow me for leave but they were
insisting for stay. After some discussion, I left from there for my home at 3 o’clock
am.

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Q.7 Write a detailed narrative essay on any unforgettable event of your
childhood which left everlasting impression on your psyche and personality.

Answer:-

I’ll never forget the time when I lived in a small village very happily. I lived there
with my parents. Among five children I was the youngest. My father was a small
farmer. I got my primary education form the village primary school. It consisted of
two rooms and two teachers. The teachers were kind and hardworking. As far as I
remember, I was a brilliant student.

I will never forget the sweet memories of the simple, village life. We ate
“Parathas” drank “Lassi” and at noon, slept under big, shady trees. Women picked
cotton in the fields.

That reminds me of little pranks. We played innocent games like “hide and
seek” and “Kolra Shapaki” in the moon-lit nights. There flew a canal near the
village. Its water was cool and clean. That takes me back to the days when. In
summers, we used to bathe in the canal. Those were indeed golden days. Now,
I’m grown-up, but I still remember the sweet, happy days, passed in the village.

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Q.8 How would you express your thankfulness and gratitude to your mother
for providing ceaseless services to the entire family? Write five sentences to
acknowledge her hard work and sacrifices aimed at family union, peace and
prosperity.

Answer:-

1. “Mom, I may not have said thank you often enough, but I appreciate you so
much for the special role you have always played in my life. Thank you, mom. I
will always love you.”
2. “You are always the first person I call on for advice. You are not just my
mother, but my counselor and friend and I appreciate you more than you’ll ever
know.”
3. “You are an amazing, strong and selfless woman and I am so lucky to have a
mother like you.”
4. “You were always there to kiss me and hug me when I needed someone to
make the pain go away. I am forever grateful for your love.”
5. “I admire you so much, mom, and you have always been my role model. You
have taught me so much and made me all that I am today.”

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