ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
| Level: Intermediate | Semester: Autumn 2020 | ||||||||||||
| Course Code: Compulsory English-1 (386) | Maximum Marks: 100 | ||||||||||||
| Time Allowed: 03 Hours | Pass Marks: 40 |
Note: Attempt all questions.
Q1: Use the prompts to write sentences about simple present tense.
i. She / live / near Islamabad
- She lives near Islamabad.
ii. Sara / at the weekend / go grocery
- Sara goes grocery shopping at the weekend.
iii. Nasir and I / work / for a private organization
- Nasir and I work for a private organization.
iv. The train / every morning / leave at 7am
- The train leaves every morning at 7am.
v. She / usually / finish her homework before evening
- She usually finishes her homework before evening.
Q2: Write different greetings (at least five) in response to "See you."
i. See you later!
- Take care!
ii. Goodbye!
- See you again soon!
iii. Catch you later!
- Until next time!
iv. Have a great day!
- Stay safe!
v. Bye for now!
- Take it easy!
Q3: Convert the following into formal requests.
i. Go to meeting in conference at 10 o'clock
- Could you please attend the meeting in the conference room at 10 o'clock?
ii. Drop the parcel at post office for me
- Could you kindly drop the parcel at the post office for me?
iii. Send me more information
- Could you please send me more information?
iv. Call a taxi for your aunt
- Could you kindly call a taxi for your aunt?
v. Lend me your English book
- Could you please lend me your English book?
Q4: Describe one of your younger/elder siblings' personality in ten sentences (five positives and five negatives).
i. Positives:
- My elder brother is very responsible.
- He is always punctual.
- He is very supportive.
- He is hardworking.
- He is very intelligent.
ii. Negatives:
- He can be quite stubborn.
- Sometimes he is too serious.
- He can be very demanding.
- He is not very patient.
- He can be a bit bossy.
Q5: Make one sentence each for expressing happiness in given situations.
i. Your teacher praised you in front of the whole class
- I felt extremely happy when my teacher praised me in front of the whole class.
ii. You will be promoted soon
- I am thrilled to know that I will be promoted soon.
iii. Your mother came back from Hajj
- I am overjoyed that my mother has returned from Hajj.
iv. You will go fishing with your friends
- I am excited to go fishing with my friends.
v. Your father bought new furniture for your room
- I am delighted that my father bought new furniture for my room.
Q6: Write a paragraph using cohesive linkers.
- Even though it was raining, we decided to go for a walk. Consequently, we got soaked. However, it was a refreshing experience. In contrast, staying indoors would have been boring. But we enjoyed the walk despite the rain.
Q7: Express your opinion in one sentence about each of the following.
i. Audio books
- Audio books are a convenient way to enjoy literature while multitasking.
ii. Social Media
- Social media is a powerful tool for connecting with others but can also be distracting.
Q8: Write a narrative paragraph on Eid ul Fitr/Eid ul Adha/other religious festival.
- Last year, I attended Eid ul Fitr celebrations at my friend's house. The event took place in their home on the day of Eid, which marks the end of Ramadan. The celebration began with a special prayer at the mosque, followed by a festive meal at home. The house was beautifully decorated, and everyone wore new clothes. We enjoyed delicious traditional dishes, exchanged gifts, and spent quality time together. The day ended with laughter and joy, leaving me with wonderful memories of the celebration.
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