ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
| Level: Intermediate | Semester: Spring 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Course Code: Compulsory English-2 (387) | Maximum Marks: 100 | ||||||||||||
| Time Allowed: 03 Hours | Pass Marks: 40 |
Note: Attempt all questions.
Q1. Suppose you are attending a workshop of English. Note down the instructions of your instructor / teacher for writing a dialogue on time management. Complete the sentences by giving logical answers with the help of the following starters:
The first thing you have to do is ..................
After you've done that you............
The next thing you do is ......
Don't forget to .................
Make sure you remember to ............
The first thing you have to do is choose two people who will talk.
After you've done that you think about what they will say.
The next thing you do is write their conversation in short sentences.
Don't forget to use capital letters and full stops.
Make sure you remember to keep the dialogue about time management.
Q2. Write a short paragraph of about 80 to 100 words comparing and contrasting village and city life.
City life and village life are very different from each other. City life is fast, busy, and full of people. There are many cars, tall buildings, big shops, and schools in cities. People use buses, cars, or trains to travel. Village life is slow and peaceful. There are green fields, fresh air, and fewer people in villages. Most people walk or use bicycles. In cities, people work in offices or factories. In villages, many people are farmers. Cities have hospitals, markets, and many schools, but they are also noisy and crowded. Villages are quiet and clean, but they may have fewer facilities. Both city and village life have good and bad points. Some people like the city, while others enjoy the calm life in a village.
Q3. Given below are some activity words. Use them in sentences expressing your planning:
Studying, exercise, cycling, cooking, pressing cloths, sleeping, watching movie, playing, cleaning, dinner party.
Studying – I will start studying at 4 o'clock today.
Exercise – I plan to do exercise every morning.
Cycling – I will go cycling with my friend this evening.
Cooking – I am going to help my mom in cooking dinner.
Pressing cloths – I will press my school uniform at night.
Sleeping – I plan to sleep early today.
Watching movie – We will watch a movie on Saturday night.
Playing – I will play cricket after finishing my homework.
Cleaning – I will help in cleaning my room on Sunday.
Dinner party – We are planning a dinner party at our house tomorrow.
Q4. Identify five expressions for approval and use them in sentences in order to clarify their meanings.
1. Well done! – Well done! You got full marks in the test.
2. Good job! – Good job on cleaning your room.
3. That's great! – That's great! You helped your friend.
4. I like it. – I like it. Your drawing is very nice.
5. You did it! – You did it! You finished the puzzle.
Q5. Develop a comprehensive paragraph of 100 words on the topic "Environmental pollution". The components must contain:
i. Topic sentence
ii. Supporting detail
iii. Conclusion
Environmental pollution is one of the biggest problems facing the world today. It occurs when harmful substances like smoke, plastic, and chemicals are released into the air, water, and land. Factories, vehicles, and human waste are major sources of pollution. This pollution harms animals, plants, and even human health by causing diseases and damaging nature. For example, dirty water can spread illness, and polluted air can cause breathing problems. If we do not control pollution, the Earth will become unsafe for future generations. Therefore, we must take action by planting trees, recycling waste, and using eco-friendly products to protect our environment.
Q6. Write a job application for the post of teacher in a school of special education. Justify yourself as an ideal candidate by discussing your strengths to deal with dumb and deaf students.
To,
The Principal,
Special Education School,
Karachi.
Subject: Job Application for the Post of Teacher
Respected Sir,
I am writing to apply for the post of a teacher in your special education school. I love teaching and helping children, especially those who are dumb and deaf. I have the patience and kindness needed to work with them. I can use sign language and pictures to teach them better.
I am friendly, calm, and always ready to listen. I want to make learning easy and fun for these special students. I believe every child can learn in their own way, and I want to support them.
Please give me a chance to work in your school. I will do my best.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Haider Ali
0300-1234567
30-July-2025
Q7. Describe "Alliteration" and "Rhyme" with the help of examples.
Alliteration
Alliteration is the repetition of the same starting sound or letter in two or more nearby words. It is often used in poems and tongue twisters to create rhythm and musical effect.
Example:
- She sells seashells by the seashore.
(The ‘s’ sound is repeated.)
- Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
(The ‘p’ sound is repeated.)
Rhyme
Rhyme is the repetition of similar ending sounds in two or more words, usually at the end of lines in poems or songs.
Example:
- The cat sat on the mat.
(“Cat,” “sat,” and “mat” all rhyme.)
- Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
(“Star” and “are” rhyme.)
Q8. The sentences below are in wrong order or sequence. Place a number next to each of them to indicate the proper order. Then write a paragraph using appropriate sequence marker or transition words:
---------- I have two eggs and a piece of toast.
---------- After breakfast, I ran to the bus stop for another interesting day of school.
---------- I drank a glass of milk.
---------- I was very hungry that morning, so I headed straight to the dining table.
-------- I woke up one morning to a beautiful sunrise?
The correct order is:
1. I woke up one morning to a beautiful sunrise.
2. I was very hungry that morning, so I headed straight to the dining table.
3. I have two eggs and a piece of toast.
4. I drank a glass of milk.
5. After breakfast, I ran to the bus stop for another interesting day of school.
One morning, I woke up to a beautiful sunrise. Since I was very hungry, I headed straight to the dining table. First, I had two eggs and a piece of toast. Then, I drank a glass of milk. After finishing breakfast, I ran to the bus stop for another interesting day of school.
Q9. Make at least two words for each of the following affix:
-ing, -er, -ed, -ty, -ism
1. -ing
- Reading
- Writing
- Dancing
- Swimming
- Laughing
2. -er
- Farmer
- Singer
- Painter
- Driver
- Leader
3. -ed
- Played
- Opened
- Cleaned
- Watched
- Cooked
4. -ty
- Clarity
- Purity
- Loyalty
- Safety
- Honesty
5. -ism
- Heroism
- Criticism
- Capitalism
- Optimism
- Racism
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