ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
| Level: Intermediate | Semester: Autumn 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Course Code: Compulsory English-2 (387) | Maximum Marks: 100 | ||||||||||||
| Time Allowed: 03 Hours | Pass Marks: 40 |
Note: Attempt all questions.
Q1. Write a dialogue between two strangers who met at a bus stop but are trying to become friends by sharing their likes and dislikes. Ask questions and provide answers in the paragraph.
Two boys met at a bus stop. One of them said, “Hi! I’m Ahmed. What’s your name?” The other boy smiled and said, “Hi! I’m Bilal.” Ahmed asked, “Do you like sports?” Bilal replied, “Yes, I love football. What about you?” Ahmed said, “I like cricket, but I don’t like football much.” Then Bilal asked, “Do you like reading books?” Ahmed answered, “Yes, I love reading storybooks! I don’t like scary books, though.” Bilal said, “Same here! I also enjoy funny stories. What colors do you like?” Ahmed said, “I love blue and white. I don’t like dark colors.” Bilal smiled and said, “Me too! I think we can be good friends.” Ahmed agreed happily.
Q2. Use the following starters to express your at least five intentions:
I'm thinking of _________
I intend to _________
I'm interested in _________
I might _________
I'll see if I can _________
I'm thinking of joining the school football team.
I intend to finish my homework before dinner.
I'm interested in learning how to draw animals.
I might visit my grandparents this weekend.
I'll see if I can help my mom in the kitchen today.
Q3. Difference between stated and implied meaning. Elaborate with the help of examples.
Stated Meaning
Stated meaning is when something is said clearly and directly.
Example:
"I am tired."
— This means the person is clearly saying they are tired.
Implied Meaning
Implied meaning is when something is not said directly, but we understand it from the words or situation.
Example:
"I have been working all day and my eyes are closing."
— The person doesn’t say “I am tired,” but we understand that they mean they are tired.
Q4. Suppose you want to get admission in FA in Allama Iqbal Open University. Write a letter to the university admission office for getting the required information.
04 August 2025
To,
The Admission Office,
Allama Iqbal Open University,
Islamabad.
Subject: Request for Information About FA Admission
Respected Sir,
I hope you are doing well. My name is Haider Ali, and I have passed my matric. I want to take admission in FA at your university. Please send me the information about the admission form, last date to apply, and the fee structure.
I will be very thankful to you for your help.
Sincerely,
Haider Ali,
A Colony, Street 3, Karachi.
0300-0214538
Q5. Write an informal letter to your friend, inviting your friend to your birthday party.
Dear Ali,
I hope you are happy and doing well. I am writing to invite you to my birthday party.
My birthday is on 10th August, and I am having a small party at my home. The party will start at 5 PM. We will play games, eat cake, and have fun together. I really want you to come and celebrate with me.
Please don’t forget to come. I will be waiting for you!
Take care and see you soon.
Your friend,
Ahmed.
Q6. Write five expression that are used for expressing your disapproval towards something.
1. That’s not right.
That’s not right to take things without asking.
2. I don’t like that.
I don’t like that you pushed your friend.
3. That’s a bad idea.
It’s a bad idea to lie to your parents.
4. Please don’t do that.
Please don’t do that, it can hurt someone.
5. That was not nice.
That was not nice to make fun of others.
Q7. Describe your daily routine with the help of five sentences in correct sequence.
1. I wake up early in the morning.
2. I brush my teeth and take a bath.
3. Then I eat my breakfast and go to school.
4. After school, I do my homework and play with my friends.
5. At night, I eat dinner and go to bed.
Q8. Your friend is facing problems in developing his vocabulary. Give five tips to your friend to help in developing vocabulary.
1. Reading books helps you find many new words.
2. You can hear new words and learn how to use them.
3. Try to use new words when you talk to others.
4. Write new words with their meanings and read them every day.
5. Games like word search and spelling games are fun and help you learn new words.
Q9. Define rhyme and explain with the help of three sets of rhyming words.
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.)
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