HS2161 (2UGME-A) Technical English-II

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HS2161 (2UGME-A) Technical English-II

#	Question	Mark
	Part B
1.	1. Describe your recent visit to the tourist spot which you frequently visit in about 100 words. 2. What is Friendship? How will you identify your true friends and Friendship?	6
2.	Imagine the you are the Manager of the private Car Manufacturing Division in Chennai. Unexpected the Company has got fired and one of the employee is badly hurt and is in hospitalised. You general Manager asked you submit a detailed of the accidents immediately. Prepare your report accordingly.	8
3.	Prepare a checklist of 8 most important activities that you would to keep in mind before the construction of shaminar/Temporary Panthal.	8
4.	Assume yourself as Final Engineering Graduate and you need to apply for the post of Assistant Programmer in an MNCs with your complete details.	12
5.	Assume yourself as the students' representative and you are about to meet The Chief Minister of Tamilnadu. For the Interview, you need to prepare a set of eight Checklist for the same.	12
6.	What is Report? what are the characteristics of report writing? List out the types of report.	14
7.	Write an application for the post of Assistant Engineer at BSNL, Sivakasi. Provide your Biodata. Address your application to the Manager.	16
	Part-A
1.	Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: 1. I congratulate him _____ his success. 2. The essay was written ____ my friend. 3. Switch ____ the light and go ____ bed. 4. He never agrees _____ me. 5. The instructor told us _______ Steve jobs.	2
2.	Fill up the blanks with prepositions;1.We attended a course---the holidays.2.---being a journalist she is a dancer.3.Don't sit---the arm chair.4.He fought---courage	2
3.	Frame two sentences on using the same word in different parts of speech: play,leave,match,look	2
4.	Make purpose expressions for the following:Monitor,Park,constructing bridges,pen drive,carbon paper	2
5.	Rewrite the following expressions as numerical adjectives: blocks of 2 tons, a project of 10 years, a civilization which is 2000 years old, an incline of 52 degree	2
6.	Rewrite the following sentences combining them with causal relationship: 1. Sufficient atomic power is not available. We depend on hydro-electricity. 2. The temperature is high in summer. An AC unit should be installed. 3. The cost of the labour is high. A mechanical stoker was installed. 4. The steam from the boiler is wet. It has to be passed through a super heater. 5. The country has abundant natural resources. It can support itself.	2
7.	Write Extended Definition for the following:Solar cooker,Lubricant,Nano technology,Exhibition,Mouse	2
8.	Write numerical expressions for the following;1.A battery of 15 volts 2.A monitor of 21 inches 3.A group of 10 experts 4.A word having 8 letters	2
9.	Write sentences using the following words as noun and verb;1.address2.grace3.produce4.bag	2
10.	Write the other parts of speech for the following;1.require 2.manage 3.rectify 4.gratify	2
	PART-B
1.	1.You are to attend an interview in Banglore by the end of next month.Prepare a Checklist.2.You plan to go for an Inplant Training for 10 days at BHEL Trichy. Prepare a Checklist.	8
2.	Write 8 recommendations to preserve the environment.	8
3.	Write a set of 8 instructions to be followed to maintain the vehicle in good condition.	8
4.	2. Your the purchase officer in the private firm and you have received computers and its peripherals, from Sun Computer Pvt Ltd, Chennai, of the goods some of them are damaged the and unusable condition. The Purchases officer needs to write letter to the concern stating the problems and asking replacement for the same with in a week period.	14
5.	Draft a letter to FX computers Ltd placing order for 150 computers for the newly established unit in your company.	16
6.	Draft a letter to UAV agencies asking them to send a quotation for stationery items for your office.	16
7.	Write a Job Application Letter to The Manager of Embed Systems for the position of Computer Operator along with Curriculum Vitae.	16
8.	Write a report about a road accident that happened in your locality.	16
9.	Write an essay on The necessity of Preservation of Environment.	16
10.	Write an essay REPORT WRITING	16
	Unit- 2 - Part A
1.	Write suitable article to complete the sentence: 1. He is __ postman. 2. __ Men are known for strength. 3. It is __ universal problem. 4. America is ___ richest country in the world.	2
	Unit-1 - Part A
1.	1. Add suitable prefixes to the following words to match the meanings given against them: U1 a) sonic : having a speed greater than that of sound (b) saturate : Add to solution beyond saturation point (c) structure : Subordinate underlying parts on which something is built (d) centred : Not bothering about others	2
2.	1. Fill in the blanks with suitable articles: (a) Mauritius is in Indian Ocean. (b) We entered house near IT park. (c) It’s university examination.	2
3.	1. ______ Ganges is ____ longest river in India. (use articles)	2
4.	Add suitable prefix to the words: 1. ___ trust : feel no confidence in. 2. ___ formation : state of being badly formed. 3. ___ card : throw away. 4. ___ posture : act of deception. 5. ___ road : in or to a foreign country	2
5.	Complete the following sentences by filling in a or an or the as may be suitable: 1) Copper is .......useful metal. 2)He is not ........honourabe man. 3) .....Ganga is ......sacred river.	2
6.	Define the following: a) Language b)Typewriter c)Planet d)Platinum	2
7.	Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: Today India Mark II is praised water experts all the world. It can pump water as deep as 80 to 90 metres. It can also be motorized or run wind mills.	2
8.	Fill up the blanks with suitable articles 1. __________ platinum is more expensive than ______ gold. 2. The government put tax ________ tobacco. 3. My class room is on _________ seventh floor.	2
9.	Join each of the following pairs of statements into one sentence with because, since or as: 1) His eyes were injured when the acid splashed his face. He was not wearing goggles. 2) Oil floats on water. It is less dense than water	2
10.	Join the following expressions with suitable "Cause and Effect" expressions: 1. Dust particles are in the atmosphere. Accurate observation is very difficult. 2.Oil is less denser than water. It floats on water. 3.Hemp cannot be used to produce marijuana. It has low THC content. 4. The cost of labour is high. A mechanical driller was installed.	2
11.	Make out extended definitions for the following terms: 1.Antenna 2. compressor 3. solar cooker 4. wind mill	2
12.	Match the words in column A with their meaning in column B: (2) A B (a) Innovative (i) native (b) Jeopardy (ii) ability to attend new ones (c) Enterprise (iii) danger (d) Indigenous (iv)quality of introducing new things	2
13.	Match the words in Column A with their meanings in Column B A B 1.Equilibrium powerless 2.adequate aversion 3.imbecile sufficient 4.repulsion state of balance	2
14.	Match the words in Column A with their meanings in Column B: A B (a)feedback (i) applied science (b)inedible (ii) response (c)maintenance (iii) unfit to eat (d) technology (iv) up keep	2
15.	The Engineer is senior ------- that carpenter.(use preposition)	2
	Unit-1 - Part B
1.	Write an essay on various types of technology.	16
	Unit-2 - Part A
1.	. Make sentences expressing purpose using the hints below: (a) feasibility test : makes recommendations on the practicality of a project (b) Aerial : receives broadcast signals (c) Sim card : makes the communication possible (d) Barometer : measures atmospheric pressure	2
2.	1. Constructing bypass road : reduces traffic congestion. (use purpose expression) 2. It was raining. I stayed at home. (use causal relationship)	2
3.	Complete the following sentences using appropriate adverbs. 2 (a) I can’t (honest/honestly) say what time I’ll be home. (b) The film has a (boredly/boringly) predictable ending. (c) She (seldomly/seldom) goes to the cinema. (d) He placed the luggage (near/nearly) the ticket counter	2
4.	Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions:1.Please turn the book---page38.2.The programme was held---10am and11am.3.What are you talking---?4.---being a software engineer he is an actor.	2
5.	Rewrite as directed in brackets: 1. Carbon paper : makes copies while typing (Use ‘purpose’ expression) 2.The steel tray is painted black. The black paint prevents the heat from escaping. (Join the sentences using cause and effect expressions) 3. a litmus test : identifies acids and alkalies (Use ‘purpose’ expression) 4. There is chemical pollution. There is a rise in green house effect and ozone depletion. (Join the sentences using the causal relationship)	2
	Unit-3 - Part A
1.	Gold is a rare metal __ a beautiful yellow colour. (use a preposition)	2
2.	6. Fill in the blanks with suitable parts of speech. verb Noun Adjective ______ boiling __________ answer _______ __________	2
3.	Add suitable prepositions to complete the sentences: 1. Don't brood ___ past grievances. 2. Mr. Raj is senior __ me. 3. It is ___ no use for me. 4. I left my shoes ___ my cousin.	2
4.	Choose the correct form of adverbs to complete the sentence.1.I can't---(honest/honestly)say what time I'll be home.2.The film has a---(bored/boredly/boringly)predictable ending.3.She walked into a---(bright/brightly)lit room.4.We really ought to leave---(immediate/immediately)	2
5.	Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the word. Noun Adjective Verb React Generated	2
6.	Write two sentences for each word given below using them as a Noun and as a verb: (a) Export (b) Project	2
	Unit-3 - Part B
1.	Imagine that you are a safety engineer of a car manufacturing company. There has been a fire accident in the factory. Submit a report to the General Manager regarding the accident, suggesting recommendations for averting similar accidents in the future	8
2.	Write a set of 8 recommendations to improve the communication skills of rural students.	8
3.	Imagine that you are a Safety Engineer in MRF Tyres.Make a report to the Managing Director on the fire accident occured in the factory.	16
4.	Write a set of eight recommendations that should be followed to save water.	16
5.	Write a set of eight recommendations to save electricity.	16
6.	Write a set of recommendations to maintain the computer in good condition	16
	Unit-4
1.	Rewrite the following expression placing them in the position of an adjective: (a) a match lasting for five days (b) The pipe is thirty feet long (c) a university grant of Rs sixty crores (d) a power supply of sixty watts	2
2.	Rewrite the following expressions using the numeral in the position of an adjective: (a) a team of 11 players (b) a spectrum of 7 colours (c) a book containing 80 pages (d) a committee of 5 members	2
3.	She _________ (narrow/narrowly) missed winning an Oscar. (select a suitable adverb)	2
4.	Write two sentences for each word using them as a noun and as a verb. a. answer b. demand	2
5.	Prepare a checklist containing a eight items to avert fire accidents in public functions conducted in temporary structures	8
6.	Write a paragraph describing the various stages in the process of preparing tiles.	8
7.	Write a report to the Police Inspector regarding the road accident that you have witnessed.	8
8.	You are a company executive. You are proceeding on a business trip to USA. Prepare a checklist of atleast 8 most important items to ensure the smooth functioning of your company in your absence	8
9.	You are going to attend an interview at Bangalore. Prepare an eight item checklist to cross check your preparation before attending an interview.	8
10.	You are planning to conduct a 5day seminar in your college.Prepare a checklist for it.	8
11.	) Write a letter to the Manager of BHEL, Trichy to grant permission to undergo a Practical training for a period of 3 months. Invent other details	16
12.	Write a letter of applicaiton for the post of Executive Engineer. Assume suitable addresses.	16
13.	Write a letter to the General Manager, Infosys Bangalore for the post of System Engineer. Supply relevant details. affix a Bio-data or Resume.	16
14.	Write a letter to the Manager of AMG company, Chennai placing order for the purchase of a lathe machine.	16
15.	Write a letter to the Manager, BSNL,Virudhungar seeking permission to undergo inplant training for a period of two weeks during the summer holidays.	16
16.	Write a letter to the managing Director of ISRO, Bangalore, seeking permission for a 2 month practical training to study Chandraayan II, inventing other details	16
17.	Write a letter to the Voltas complaining about the damage in the refrigerator that you have purchased	16
18.	Write a letter to Univercell to place order for 50 cell phones of Sony Ericson.	16
19.	You are a Purchase Manager in Novartis Medicines.Write a letter to Texmo Motors complaining about the fault in the motor you have purchased	16
	Unit-5
1.	Write a set of eight recommendations to preserve water resources.	8
2.	Write a letter to Nokia applying for the position of Marketing Engineer along with your CV inventing other details.	16
3.	Write an essay on any one of the following: (16 Marks) (a) Technology: Boon or Bane (b) Environmental conservation	16
4.	Write an essay on any one of the following: (a) Do mass media promote education and entertainment? Discuss. Or (b) Air pollution and remedial measures.	16
	Unit-5 Part B
1.	Write eight recommendations to avoid noise pollution.	8
2.	Imagine yourself to be the final year student of your course (B.E/B.Tech). Write a letter of application affixing a curriculum vitae to company for the post of the Manager.	16
3.	Write an essay on the conservation and the need for preserving the environment.	16
4.	Write an essay on the merits and drawbacks of the use of technology.	16