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INTERNAL TEST II

TECHNICAL ENGLISH-I (HS2111)

DATE: 1.11.12 MAX.MARKS:50

TIME:11/2hrs

PART-A (15marks)

Answer all the questions1.Match the words in column A with their meanings in column B: (4x1/2= 2)(a) permeability (i) not belonging to the earth(b) core (ii) abnormal accumulation of people, traffic(c) extraterrestrial (iii) passing through(d) congestion (iv) an additional thing

(v) the innermost2. Fill in the blanks with suitable tense form of the verbs given in brackets: (4x1/2= 2)

Weather is created by the heat of the sun. When the sun ------ [shine] on the earth, the air close to the surface gets ------ [heat up]. The higher it ---- [go], the cooler it-----[become].

3. Expand the compound nouns: (4x1/2= 2)(a) software engineer (b) butterfly valve (c) air supply (d) computer education

4. Define the following in a single sentence: (2x1=2) (a) solar cooker (b) artificial intelligence

5. Frame ‘wh’ question for the following with the help of the clues given in brackets: (2x1/2=1)(a) I am going to London. (where)(b) I like the blue dress, not the red one. (which)

6. Fill in the blanks with suitable modal verbs: (2x1/2=1) (a) In the class, students --- obey the teachers.(b)She --- be mad.

7. Change the voice of the following: (2x1=2)(a) Alternative sources of energy have to be used by us to tide over the energy crisis. ( to active voice)(b) The authorities must bring down the prices of essential commodities. ( to passive voice)8. Add suitable prefixes to the following words to match the meanings given against them: ( 2x1/2=1)a. -----------------zero : less than zerob. -----------storied : A building with too many floors.

9. Fill in the blanks with appropriate forms of words: 2x1/2=1 Verb Noun Adjective(a) Consider -------------- considerable (b) Imagine imagination ---------------------

10. Rewrite the sentences making the subjects agree with the verb: (2x1/2=1) (a) Fire and water does not agree.(b) The cost of computers are dropping day by day.

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PART B

11. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given at the end of it: (1*15=15)

The study of control processes in the electronic, mechanical, and biological systems is known as cybernetics. The word was coined in 1948 by the American mathematician Norbert Wiener from the Greek word meaning pilot or steersman. Cybernetics is concerned with the analysis of the flow of information in both living organisms and machines, but it is particularly concerned with systems that are capable of regulating their own operations without human control.

Automatic regulation is accomplished by using information about the state of the end products that is fed back to the regulating device, causing it to modify or correct production procedures if necessary. The concept of feedback is at the very heart of cybernetics’ and is what makes a system automatic and self –regulating. A simple example of a self-regulating machine is a thermostat, which reacts to continual feedback about the outside temperature and responds accordingly to achieve the temperature that has been programmed into it.

The application of cybernetics’ are wide reaching, appearing in science, engineering, technology, sociology, economics, education and medicine. Computers can keep a patient alive during a surgical operation a making instantaneous modifications based on a constant flow of information. In education, teaching machines use cybernetics principles to instruct students on an individual basis. In the home, automation is present in such everyday products as refrigerators, coffeemakers’, and dishwashers’. In industry, automation is

increasing its applications, although it is currently applied primarily to the large-scale production of single units. In industries in which a break in the flow of production can ruin the product, automatic controls are invaluable. Chemical and petroleum plants are now almost completely automatic, as are industries involved in the production of chemicals and atomic energy. Automation has become the answer when human safety is the number one priority.

(a) Choose the correct answer:

(i) ‘Cybernetics’ is the study of control processes in all of the systems except (1) ecological (2) biological (3) mechanical (4) electronic

(ii) The word ‘cybernetics’ was coined from the Greek word meaning(1) Information (2) automatic (3) pilot (4) regulator

(iii) Automatic regulation is accomplished by (1) modifying and correcting production procedures (2) feeding information to the regulatory device (3) analyzing the flow of information to the organism (4) modifying cybernetics principles(iv) Cybernetics is primarily concerned with systems that (1) are controlled by humans (2) analyse flaws of information (3) are self-regulating (4) have wide reaching applications.(v)What makes a system automatic and self-regulating? (1) Information (2) Production procedure (3) human control (4) feedback

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(b) Mention whether the following statements are True or False.1. Cybernetics’ is the study of all systems.2. Free flow of information is the key to self-regulation.3. Teaching machines can replace teachers.4. Automation is useful to Housewives.5. Human safety in industries cannot be ensured without automation.6. Automation in industries is primarily used in producing small amounts of many different products.

(c) Choose the appropriate definition for the given words of phrases a they are used in the texts:(i) continual (1) with pause (2) without pause (3) new again (4) renewal(ii) instantaneous (1) simultaneous (2) delayed (3) immediate (4) mediate(iii) ruin (1) disable (2) destroy (3) disadvantage (4) decipher (iv) reaching(1) arriving (2) striking out (3) stretching out (4) making

12. (a) Imagine you are the Collector of a district. The secretary of a college student Union has invited you as chief guest for the annual day function. Write a letter of acceptance to the secretary. (10 marks)

(10marks)(OR)

(b) Write a letter inviting the Managing Director of a leading computer company to deliver the key-note address and inaugurate a Computer seminar organized by your department. Give details of the seminar theme, convenient dates and persuade him to accept your invitation.

13. Convert the following flow chart into a running passage of 200 words: (10marks)

Stages of making cement

(OR)

(b) Read the following passage carefully and draw a flowchart.

Silver occurs in ores of several metals. The froth process of extracting silver accounts for about 75 percent of all silver recovered. Here the ore is ground to a powder, placed in large vats containing water suspensions of frothing agents and thoroughly agitated by jets of air. Depending on the agent used, either the silver-bearing ore or the gangue adhering to the bubbles of the froth is skimmed off and washed. The final refining is done using electrolysis.

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Chettinad College of Engineering & TechnologyFirst Year – Second Semester – April 2013

Internal Examination – IIITechnical English I

Time: 90 mins. Maximum Marks : 50

Part A – (10 x 2 = 20 marks)

1. Match the words in column A with their meanings in column B: (4 x ½ = 2)

a. A Ba. abnormal i. preservationb. conservation ii. unusualc. renowned iii. rectifyd. amend iv. famous

2. Fill in the gap with suitable article. (4x 1/2 = 2)a. ____ man with a turban sat beside me.b. I know that you are __ honest man.c. ___ Principal is on rounds.d. ___ friend of mine invited me for dinner.

3. Make sentences using the following words as nouns and verbs. (2X1=2)

a. Record b. head4. Using the words given below fill in the blanks with

appropriate adverbs: (4 x ½ = 2)a. The company has grown __ during the past few

years.b. The metal is __ found in the eastern part of the

country.

c. Wash the beaker __ before starting the experiment.d. Their request to start the project was __ denied by

the authority.(thoroughly, mostly, considerably, flatly, obviously)

5. Construct sentences using the given word both as noun and verb: (2 x 1 = 2)

a. Bookb. Demand

6. Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of the words given: (8 x ¼ = 2)

Noun Adjective Person concerneda Traditionb Economicsc Industriald Chemist

7. Add suitable prefixes sub, super, hyper, self and ultra to the following words to match the meaning given against them: (4 x ½ = 2)a. ___ tension : abnormally high blood pressureb. ___ violet : having wavelength beyond the

violet end of the spectrumc. ___ zero : less than zerod. ___ conductivity : the property of having zero

electrical resistance

8. Give the numerical expressions for the following: (4x½=2)

a. A conference lasting for three days4

b. A motor bike weighing 150 kilogramsc. A DC supply of 240 voltsd. A walk of five miles

9. Assume that you are the chairman of campus abroad educational programmes of your institution. Write an email to Prof. Kosaksi Pasapugal, Chief Scientist, NASA to arrange for a video conferencing programme about the various opportunities. (2 x 1 = 2)

10. Develop the following hints into a readable passage and give a suitable title: (2x1=2)

Tenali Raman – offends King – King gets angry sentences Raman to death – but allows Raman to choose type of death – wise Raman – promptly says – want natural death – of old age – King amazed – pardons Raman.

Part B – (5 x 16 = 80 marks)

11. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given at the end of it: (1x14=14)

Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of agriculture. Marring our gardens is one of the milder effects of weeds- any plants that thrive where they are unwanted. The clog waterways, destroy wildlife habitats, and impede farming. Their spread eliminates grazing areas and accounts for one third of crop loss; they compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water with useful plants.

The global need for weed control has been answered mainly by the chemical industry. Its herbicides are effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly, if misused. Toxic compounds threaten animal and public health when they accumulate in food plants, ground water and drinking water. They also harm workers who apply them.

In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically sound. Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world’s weed problems. Hence scientists are exploring the innate weed killing powers organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms.

The biological agents now in use are environmentally benign and are harmless to humans. They can be chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave crops and other plants untouched. In contrast, some of the most effective chemicals kill virtually all the plants they come in contact with sparing only those that are naturally resistant or have been genetically modified for resistance. Furthermore, a number of biological agents can be administered only once, after which no added applications are needed. Chemicals typically must be used several times per growing season.

(a) Complete the following statements:(i) The topic dealt with in the passage is,

1. The importance of chemical industry2. The dangers of toxic chemicals

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3. Advantages of biological agentsoverchemicals

4. A proposal to ban the use of all herbicides

(ii) The term the author defines in the first paragraph is.1. Grazing areas 2. Weeds 3. Wildlife

habitats 4. Nutrients

(iii) According to the passage, biological agents consists of---------1. Insects and microorganisms 2. Useful plants3. Weed 4. Herbicides

(iv) A simple damaging effect of weeds is seen in1. Farms 2. Gardens 3. Environment 4.

Chemical factories

(b) Mention whether the following statements or True or False: (i) Chemical agents are occasionally required.- true(ii) Farmers have been fighting with undesirable

plants.- true(iii) The chemical industry should not produce

herbicides.- false(iv) Biological agents are more advantageous than

chemicals.- true

(v) Ground water has been badly affected by chemicals.-true

(vi) Toxic compounds are a great threat to the public health.- true.

(c) Choose the appropriate definition for the given words or phrases as they are used in the text:

(i) Clog1. Drain 2. Float on 3. Obstruct 4. Grow

along(ii) Innate

1. Natural 2.organic 3. New 4. Active(iii) Virtually

1. Realistically 2. Quickly 3. Nearly half 4. Almost all

(iv) Accounts for1. Encounters 2. Endangers 3. Expresses 4.

Explains

12. Write two coherent paragraphs in about 200 words on “higher standards of life at the cost of human values”. (1x16 =16)

13. Assume that you are the student co-ordinator of your department. Recently you have visited Ashok Leyland, Bengaluru. Write a trip report to your head of the department and include all the necessary details such as the purpose of the visit, discussion ,

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conclusion and recommendation. (1 x 16 = 16)

14. Write a letter to the HRD Manager of CMT INFOSYS, Chennai applying for the post of systems analyst. Enclose your CV along with your letter. (1x16 =16)

15. a. Write a list of eight Recommendations for safety driving. (1x8= 8)

Or

b. Imagine that you have to go to Delhi to attend an interview. Write a Check List containing eight items which will help you to prepare for Interview.

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UNIT TEST-IITECHNICAL ENGLISH-II-[2012-2013]

DATE :19.03.13 Max.Marks:50Sub.Code:HS2161 Time :11/2hrsAnswer all the questions:

Part-A [10x2=20Marks]

1. Match the words in column A with their meanings in column B: A B(a) disposal (i) resulting in death(b) inedible (ii) not moving or changing(c) fatal (iii) getting rid of(d) stagnant (iv) unfit to eat

2. Fill in the blanks in the following passage with suitable prepositions:Oil, the major source -------energy------the world today has had a dramatic effect ----- the world’s economy. Until quite recently, the demand ----- oil seemed unlimited.

3. Give the numerical expressions for the following:(a) a DC supply of 240 volts(b) a walk of 5 kilometers(c) a match lasting five days(d) an engine with 120cc power

4. Insert articles ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’ in the appropriate blanks:1. This is --- easy question.2. Mt. Everest is------- highest mountain in ---- world3. Please speak -------- little louder.5. Fill in the blanks with suitable tense forms of the verbs given in brackets:Optical mice supporters-----(claim) that optical rendering ------(work) better than mechanical mice,----- (require) no maintenance and--------(last) longer due to fewer moving parts.

6. Combine the following pair of sentences to bring out the cause and effect relationship:(a) The machine was not maintained properly. The accident occurred.(b) A nail has pierced the tyre. The tyre has punctured.

7. Add suitable prefixes to the following words to match the meaning given against them:(a) _____tension - abnormally high blood pressure.(b) _____zero - less than zero

8. Construct sentences using the given word both as noun and verb:(a) project (b) park

9. Find the adjective in the first sentence and fill in the blanks with the corresponding adverb:1. He is a good painter. He paints -----2. This exercise is easy. You can do it ------

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10. Write two instructions to prevent wastage of water in educational institutions.

PART-B [30 Marks]

11. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given at the end of it: Sun light is usually known as white light, which is a combination of all the colours. When sunlight shines on an object, some of the light is absorbed, whereas the remaining light is reflected by the object. This reflected light gives the colour for that object.

Most flowers in nature are varyingly and brightly coloured. The colour of a flower depends on the absorption and reflection of certain colours by the petals of that flower. Most o f the plants parts including flower petals contain various pigments such as chlorophyll, carotene, anthocyanin, etc.

These pigments, depending on their concentration, absorb certain wavelengths of a white light, and reflect the other wavelengths, which in turn gives the colour to a plant part. The red rose petals contain anthocyanins, which reflect mostly the red colour with a little blue or violet colour, thus giving the red colour to the rose petals.

The white flowers may have the pigments or air spaces in the petals, which reflect the entire white light shining on them and thus giving the white colour. The black colour is just an opposite phenomenon to white colour. In this ease, the object has to absorb the entire white light shining on it and thus giving the black colour to that object.

The brightly coloured flower is an essential part for most plants, since they have to attract the pollinators. It is rare to have a black coloured flower in nature. Pollination is an important process in a plant’s lifecycle, since its reproduction depends on this process.

Insects such as bees, butterflies, moths, beetles and flies are well known pollinators. The brightly coloured flowers attract the insect pollinators, which ensure their eventual fruit and seed setting. Moths are active during the night time, and hence most of the night blooming flowers which are pollinated by moths produce white or pale coloured flowers. Thus the flower colours, although they are not the only factor in pollination process, have long co-evolutionary relationship with their insect pollinators, and hence most flowers are varyingly coloured, but not black.(a)Choose the correct answer: (4x1=4)

(i) What is called white light?1.moon light 2. Day light 3. Sunlight 4. Bright light

(ii) What gives colour to any object? 1.reflected sunlight 2. Refracted sunlight 3.deflected sunlight 4. Absorbed sunlight

(iii) Which of the following is not a pigment?1.Chlorophyll 2. Chlorine 3.carotene 4.anthocyanin

(iv) Which of the following is not a pollinator? 1.bees 2.butterflies 3. Beetles 4.buffaloes

(b) Mention whether the following statements are True or False: (6x1=6)

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(i) The flowers that reflect the entire white light become white flowers.

(ii) Anthocyanins add red colour to the red rose.(iii)Moths hardly work during the night.(iv)Flower colour is the only factor in pollination process.(v)The colour of a flower has vital role in pollination.(iv) Flowers are not usually black because insects are black.

12. (a) Write a letter placing an order for certain items of sports goods with Bharat Sports Good Company, 12, Anna Salai, Chennai-2. (1x10=10)

(or)(b) Imagine that you are a general Manager of a company where you need to install air conditioners, and water purifiers. Write a letter inviting quotation for the products.

13. (a) Write a set of eight recommendations for controlling noise pollution. (1x10=10)

(or) (b)Write a set of eight recommendations to save petrol.

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Chettinad College of Engineering & Technology, KarurInternal Test – III

Technical English – IIDate: 16-05-2012 Maximum Marks: 100

Part - A (10x2=20 marks)

1. Write purpose statements for any TWO of the following:(a) Cell phone (b) Computer (c) i-pod.

2. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the appropriate tense forms of the verbs given in brackets: (a) I met him as he ___________ (cross) the road.(b) The gardener ___________ (work) in the garden since 8 o'clock.(c) He called for the taxi after he ___________ (finished) the packing.(d) Children normally ______________ (respond) to praise and encouragement.

3. Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of words given: (Noun Adjective Person concerned) Noun Adjective Person Concerned

(a) _______ Geological ___________

(b) Philanthropy ____________ ____________ (c) Environment ____________ ____________ (d) __________ ____________ Industrialist

4. Give the numerical expressions for the following: e.g.: A motor bike weighing 150 kilograms - a 150 kg motor bike.

(a) a hard disk with the storage capacity of 500 GB. (b) a D.C. supply of 240 volts (c) a lamp of a power of 60 watts (d) an exam comprising 350 marks.5. Rewrite the following pairs of sentences into one by using appropriate cause and effect expressions:

a. A nail has pierced the tyre. It has become flattened.

b. Vertical boilers have been installed in the factory. Only a limited floor space is available.

6. Describe the process of fixing a punctured tire.7. Imagine that your boss is going to attend a conference in London and you’re supposed to make the necessary arrangements regarding his travel and stay. So write an e-mail to him asking for his requirements so that you can book the flight tickets and arrange for a room. 8. Develop the following hints in to a meaningful paragraph:

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Life- full of challenges - man accept realities - he to know - weaknesses and strongholds - ignorance of one's weaknesses take him nowhere - knowing and acknowledging this before making use of strongholds or virtues he must get rid of weaknesses - otherwise his voyage be stumbled - he plug the holes lest he be drowned.

9. Change the voice of the following sentences:

a. She is taught English by me.b. Bindhu and Madhu throw a party to

celebrate the launch of their new venture.10. Write a single sentence definition for the following words:

a. Remote Control b. Traffic Signal

Part – B (5 X 16 = 80 Marks)11. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow it. The latest buzz word in the continuing debate about the environment is 'sustainable management' - that means using plants and animals for our own benefit, but ensuring that enough are left alive to guarantee the survival of the species. This sounds good, but is it practical in reality? In spite of years of scientific research, no-one really knows how much damage human beings are doing to their environment. We know that they are responsible for many problems

ranging from global warming to ozone depletion, and there is no doubt that they have a devastating effect on animal and plant life on Earth.

About 50,000 animal and plant species are becoming extinct every year. All species depend in some way on one another for survival. If you remove one species from this complex web of interrelationships, we have little idea of the repercussions on the ecosystem in general.

What makes things more complicated is the fact that unlike global warming - which, if the political will was there, could be reduced by cutting gas emissions - preserving bio-diversity remains a difficult dilemma. There are also questions about whether sustainable management is practical as far as protecting areas of great bio-diversity such as the world's tropical forests are concerned. In theory, the principle should be the same as with elephants; i.e. to cut a number of trees, but not so many as to completely destroy the forest.

Sustainable management of trees requires controls on the number of trees which are cut down as well as investment in replacing them. Most tropical forests exist in poor countries which depend on logging to make money. For most loggers in these countries, making money means cutting down as many trees as possible in the shortest time. The prices of trees remain stable, varying by 4-5% annually, whereas interest rates in most developing countries can create 15% or more in returns. It therefore makes little sense, and certainly no economic sense, to delay tree-felling.

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One solution could be to insist that wood comes from sustainably managed forests. In theory, consumers would buy only this wood and force logging companies to go "green" or else out of business. Unfortunately, unrestricted logging is more profitable than wood from sustainably managed forests which would cost up to 5 times more to control. Consumers would not be prepared to pay the extra sum just to protect the environment.

The sad fact is that there is no practical solution to protecting vegetation and wildlife of tropical forests in the future. It is estimated that these forests contain anything from 50 to 90 per cent of all animals and plant species on Earth. In one study of a 5km square area of rain forest in Peru, for example, scientists counted 1,300 species of butterfly and 600 species of bird. In the entire USA only 400 species of butterfly and 700 species of bird have been recorded. Sustainable management represents a gigantic experiment. If this doesn't work, we can't move to another planet to escape. It's a case of one planet, one experiment!

A. Complete the following statements choosing from one of the given alternatives.(6 x 1 = 6)

1. The extent of the damage being inflicted on our environment... a. can be estimated by years of scientific

research. b. is being calculated by scientific research

exactly.

c. is impossible to assess despite years of scientific research.

d. is, thanks to years of scientific research, on the decrease.

2. The term 'sustainable management' means using plants and animals for our own benefit, but..

a. assuring none are left alive to guarantee the survival of the species.

b. making sure that enough are left alive to guarantee the survival of the species.

c. take care of the survival of the species. d. make certain they are not all used up.

3. If a particular species becomes extinct... a. we know exactly what effect it will have on our

ecosystem. b. we have little knowledge about its effects on

our ecosystem. c. it has no relationship with other species in our

ecosystem. d. its removal from the ecosystem will have no

repercussions. 4. Preserving bio-diversity in our ecosystem... a. is less complicated than reducing global

warming. b. can be resolved politically, just like global

warming. c. is not simply a political dilemma to be resolved

like global warming. d. can be resolved only by cutting gas emissions.

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5. Applying the theory of sustainable management to the protection of tropical forests... a. is creating worries and doubts in people's

minds, especially as regards its feasibility. b. means you can cut as many trees as you want

without destroying the forest. c. is a practical and economical way of protecting

them. d. is exactly the same as that applied to

protecting elephants. 6. It is vital to protect the wildlife of tropical forests... a. because there are over 700 species of bird

recorded in the whole of the USA. b. because sustainable management offers a real,

practical solution. c. because scientists couldn't find as many

species of butterfly or bird in the Peruvian rainforests.

d. because of the wide variety and quantity of species of wildlife that inhabit them.

B. Choose the option that best represents the meaning of the following words as they are sued in the text.(6 x 1 = 6) 1. depletion a. fatigue b. reduction c. deficiency d.

emptiness 2. repercussion a. sequence b. purpose c. consequence d.

conclusion

3. dilemma a. predicament b. hesitation c. status d.

contingency 4. returns a. grant b. inheritance c. acquisition d. gain 5. devastating a. extreme b. diverse c. disastrous d. dangerous 6. complex a. difficult b. intricate c. hard d. tough

C. State whether the following statements are true or false. (4 x 1 = 4) a. Most of the tropical forests are located in

economically backward countries. b. Tropical forests house less than half of the plant

and animal species on Earth. c. Human beings are not really responsible for the

damage to the environment. d. Wood from sustainably managed forests is

cheaper than wood from forests where unrestricted logging is permitted.

12. Respond to the following advertisement with your CV enclosed

TVS – LUCAS requires PRODUCTION ENGINEERS

Engineering graduates (Mechanical / Electronic / Electrical / Civil) preferably with a few years experience in production would be preferred. Candidates should have good communication skills with leadership ability. They also should have sound technical knowledge in their subject area. Salary is

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not a constraint for deserving candidates. Interested candidates should send your application with CV to:

The Personnel Manager, TVS – LUCAS, Hosur - Karnataka.

13. A. Write eight Recommendations for improving health service in government hospitals.(8 marks) B. Write down a Check List containing at least eight items to avert fire accidents in public functions conducted in temporary structures (8 Marks)14. A. Assume that you have decided to establish a shoe manufacturing unit in your town. You wish to avail the loan facility from the Industrial Development Bank under self-employment scheme of the Government of India. Draft a technical proposal for the same. Invent the necessary details. (8 Marks)

B. Write a report assuming yourself as one or the members of the sub-committee nominated by the management on the decline in the circulation of Sports line magazine during the past two years. (8 Marks)

15. Imagine that you are launching a range of new mosquito repellent products and create an advertisement that could be published on the leading dailies and magazines as well as to be displayed as hoardings. (16 Marks)

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CHETTINAD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

PULIYUR – 639114.

Date: 30.11.10Marks: 26

Part – A (20 x 2 = 16 marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate verbs: (4 x ½ = 2 marks)

Kamala ____(be) a teacher . in 1970, she ____(start)her career in Srilanka. She ____(migrate) to india in 1995. Presently she ____(work) in Delhi.

2. Rewrite the following sentences as directed: ( 2 x 1 = 2 marks)

a. platinum is costlier than gold (in to positive).

b. Fill in the blank with appropriate form of the adjective: tele courses of today are _______( interesting) than the earlier once.

3. Rewrite the following sentences as directed: ( 2 x 1 = 2 marks)

a. We can use computers for investing mathematical processes. (change into passive)

b. computer – aided learning will facilitate selective learning. (change into impersonal passive).

4. Fill up the blanks using appropriate form of the verb (concord) : ( 8 x ½ = 4 marks)

a. Either my father or my brothers _________ (be – am/is/are) going to sell the house.

b. The mayor, who has been convicted along with his four brothers on four counts of various crimes but who also seems, like a cat, to have several political

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lives, ______________ (be – am/is/are) finally going to jail.

5. Expand the given compound words using appropriate prepositions: (2x1 = 2 Marks)

a. City bus b. Electric train

6. Frame suitable questions for the given statements. (2x1=2marks)

a. I am leaving to chennai.b. A dual core processor is a CPU with two

separate cores on the same die, each with its own cache. It's the equivalent of getting two microprocessors in one.

7. Rewrite the following statements using the expressions of Purpose and Means. (2x1=2 Marks)

a. Moderator: slows down the speed of the free neurons.

b. Proof reading; correct mistakes in the matter to be printed.

Part – B ( 5 x 12 = 10 Marks)

8. Rearrange the following jumbled sentences in their correct order.

i. first, there is change in frequency of ultrasonic waves, when I treaches the blood

ii. the ultrasonic transducer is placed on the durface below which the given blood vessel is situated.

iii. Hence, a double Doppler shift occurs.iv. The transducer produces ultrasonic waves and is

passed to the blood vessel.v. It is found that there is a double Doppler shift in the

frequency. vi. Second, there is a change in frequency of ultrasonic

waves due to Doppler shift when it is scattered by the blood vessel.

vii. RFO produces pulses and they are given to the transducer.

viii. The reflected pulses are collected by the transducer and is amplified by the RF amplifer.

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PULIYUR

CLASS TEST

1. Match the words in column A with their meanings in column B: (4*1/2=2)

Column A Column BSpell confined within limitsGenius spoken words with magical powerCramped person with creative abilityStimulus something that rouses people

Procession

2. Make antonyms of the following words by adding suitable prefixes.(4*1=4)

1. Literate 2.justice 3.connect4.behave

3. Use the appropriate prefixes to change the words to get the meanings given. (4*1=4)

1.______standard not having the required or normal quality

2.______sensitive abnormally or excessively sensitive

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3. ______pass road or path that goes under a railway

4.______national company operating in many countries

4. Rewrite the following pairs of sentences into own by using appropriate cause and effect.(2*1=2)

1. He is a very kind man. You can get whatever you want.

2. The temperature increases. The volume of his gas increases

5. Identify the gerunds and present participle in the following sentences.(3*1=3)

Eg:when I was downloading (a)some music files, there came a pop up message saying “Downloading (b)is prohibited in the language lab”

Ans: a-pre.participle b-Gerund

1. The gate needs repainting.2. If we carry on working, we can complete it

today.

3. I saw a rock rolling down the hill.

6.Write a definition for the following words.(2*1=2)

1. Telephone 2.painting

7. Imagine yourself as your college hostel warden and write a set of eight instructions to be followed by the inmates.(15*1=15)

Keep the following points in mind before writing an instruction

1. Use imperative form

2. Begin each instruction with an action verb

(different).

3. Each instruction should focus only on a single

task.

4. Number each step.

5. Make sure the order of sequence is right.

6. Leave enough space between instructions.

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INTERNAL EXAMINATION - I

Subject : Technical English – IDate : 21.09.2011

Max.Marks : 30Time:45 minutes

1. Match the words in column A with their meanings in column B: (4 x ½ = 2 Marks)

Column A Column B

(a) Understand bold

(b) Meekcomprehensive

(c) Pert inattentive

(d) Reckless humble

2. Make antonyms of the following words by adding suitable prefixes: (4 x ½ = 2 marks)

(a) Climax(b) Graceful (c) fit (d) rational

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3. Use the appropriate prefixes to change the words to get the meanings given: (4 x 1 = 4 marks)

(a). ________fix - to push a long pointed object through someone or something

(b). ________ word - a secret word or combination of letters or numbers which is used for communicating with another person or with a computer t prove who you are.

(c). _______ mark - a building or place that is easily recognized, especially one which you can use to judge where you are

(d). _______ contract - to pay someone else to do part of a job that you have agreed to do

5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words: (4 x ½ = 2 marks)

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

a) ______ elevate ________ *******

b) Glory _____ ________ *********

6. Rewrite the following pairs of sentences into one by using appropriate cause and effect expressions: ( 2 x 1 = 2 marks)

1. The gas is wet. It has to be dried

2. You are not foolish; you can’t believe all that you read in the

paper.

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7. Define the following words in a sentence or two: (( 3 x 1 = 3 marks)

1.A Prism 2. A Solar Cell 3.A head Phone

8. Identify the gerunds and present participles in the following sentences (2x 1 = 2marks)

Ex : When I was downloading (a) some music files, there came a pop up message saying

“Downloading (b) is prohibited in the language lab”

Ans: a - present participle; b - Gerund

i “Will you stop crying?”

ii If we carry on working, we can complete it today.

9. Fill up the blanks using appropriate articles. If there should be no article write NIL. (7 x ½ = 3.5 marks).

___ ambitious international project to dig deeper than ever before into ___ earth’s surface has made ___ good start with scientists saying they have gained clues about how large earthquakes and tsunami occur. ___ experiment , using ___ Japanese government’s 57,000-tonne, 60-billion-yen deep-sea drilling vessel Chikkyu, is probing ___ trench in waters off ___ Pacific coast of Japan where two tectonic plates meet.

.

10. Fill up the blanks using appropriate prepositions. (10 x ½ = 5 marks).

The cars ___ a typical roller coaster are not self-powered. Instead, a standard full circuit roller coaster is pulled up ___ a chain or cable along the lift hill ___ the first peak ___ the coaster track. The potential energy accumulated ___ the rise ___ height is transferred ___ kinetic energy as the cars race down the first downward slope. Kinetic energy is then converted back ___ potential energy as the train moves up again ___ the second peak. This hill is necessarily lower, as some mechanical energy is lost ___ friction.

11. Fill up the blanks using appropriate form of the verb (Tense) : ( 5 x ½ = 2.5 marks)

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friction

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinetic_energy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potential_energy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lift_hill

Any tomato ______ (will absorb) out of the soil whatever elements ____(be) there. It's an amazing fact of nature that plants will absorb dozens of different elements from the soil, even though the plants themselves apparently ____ (not need have) these elements to grow. They _____(look) good but they ____ (be) empty!


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Class Test-3




Column A Column B

1. plying - severe

2. fatal - danger

3. stringent - moving between the places

4. hazard - resulting in death


(a) Similar (b) smoker (c)do (d) apply

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(a). ________ charge -to charge someone less than the current price

(b). ________ bag - a bag in which you put things for keeping yourself clean and tidy, especially when you are travelling.

(c). _______ out to leave an event such as a meeting or performance because you are angry or disapprove of something.

(d). _______ ambulance - a plane or helicopter equipped for flying ill or injured people to hospital.

4. Convert the following words in to adjectives using appropriate suffixes: (2 x ½ = 1mark)

1. respect 2. Demonstrate



a) ______ fertilize ________ *******

b)administration _____ ________ *********


1. It was raining. I couldn’t go out. (As/ because)

2. He did not write the exams well. He did not pass (As / so)


1.auditorium 2. Robot 3.Microscope





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1.She heard them talking about her.

2. Walking on the beach, he threw a ball to his friend.

9. Fill up the blanks using appropriate articles. If there should be no article write NIL. (10x ½ = 5marks).

1. Aavin milk is supplied in Thanjavur town without stamping ____ date of packing on the sachet. But it has been printed on ____ sachet that we should consume ____ milk within ____ day of distribution. Since ____ date of packing is not known , ____ milk may not be safe to drink. Also, most of ____ time ____ odour emanates from boiled milk, rendering it unsafe, particularly for small children. Will ____ authorities take suitable action to stamp ____ date?


1. The forest department has planted trees ____ the side ____ all highways.

2. The brave man jumped ____ the well ____ save the life of a small boy.

3. All those students who have secured marks ____ 48% will not be admitted ____ the college.

11. Fill up the blanks using appropriate form of the verb (Tense) : ( 8x ½ = 4marks)

When John ____ (be) eleven, his family ____ (move)to the United States and ____ (settle) in Wisconsin. John ____ (be)good with tools and soon ____ (become) an inventor. He first ____ (invent)a model of a sawmill. Later he ____(invent) an alarm clock that ____ (cause)the sleeping person to be tipped out of bed when the timer sounded

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PULIYUR – 639114.

INTERNAL EXAMINATION – I (answers)




Column A Column B

1. plying - severe

2. fatal - danger

3. stringent - moving between the places

4. hazard - resulting in death


(a)dis Similar (b) non smoker (c) un do (d) misapply


(a). ________under charge -to charge someone less than the current price

(b). ________ toilet bag - a bag in which you put things for keeping yourself clean and tidy, especially when you are travelling.

(c). _______ walk out to leave an event such as a meeting or performance because you are angry or disapprove of something.

(d). _______ air ambulance - a plane or helicopter equipped for flying ill or injured people to hospital.

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4. Convert the following words in to adjectives using appropriate suffixes: (4 x ½ = 2 marks)

1. respect ful 2. Demonstrate able 3.connect ive



a) fertilization fertilize fertile *******

b)administration administrate administrative *********


1.It was raining. I couldn’t go out. (As/ because)

2. He did not write the exams well. He did not pass (As / so)


1.auditorium 2. Robot 3.Microscope





1.She heard them talking about her. pp

2. Walking on the beach, he threw a ball to his friend.pp

9. Fill up the blanks using appropriate articles. If there should be no article write NIL. (7 x ½ = 3.5 marks).

1. Aavin milk is supplied in Thanjavur town without stamping the date of packing on the sachet. But it has been printed on the sachet that we should consume the milk within a day of distribution. Since the date of packing is not known , the milk may not be safe to drink. Also, most of the time the odour emanates from boiled milk, rendering it unsafe,

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particularly for small children. Will the authorities take suitable action to stamp the date?


1. The forest department has planted trees along the side of all highways.

2. The brave man jumped into the well to save the life of a small boy.

3. All those students who have secured marks under 48% will not be admitted to the college.

4. I learnt of the terrible conditions prevailing in Assam from the news papers.

5. Although I was walking very slowly, I found that my friends were still a long way behind me and I had nearly reached the house

11. Fill up the blanks using appropriate form of the verb (Tense) : ( 5 x ½ = 2.5 marks)

When John was eleven, his family moved to the United States and settled in Wisconsin. John was good with tools and soon became an

inventor. He first invented a model of a sawmill. Later he invented an alarm clock that would cause the sleeping person to be tipped out of bed when the timer sounded

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PULIYUR – 639114.

Class Test-1




Column A Column B

1. subsequent - huge

2. carcinogenesis - origin of cancer

3. erupt - consequence

4. linger - break out suddenly

- stay about


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(a) Loyal (b) fiction (c)legal (d) convenient


(a). ________ gress -to break a law or moral rule

(b). ________ graphy the style , size and arrangement of the letters ina piece of printing

(c). _______ rain rain which contains large amounts of harmful chemicals as a result of burning substances such as coal and oil

(d). _______ freshener a substance or device which makes a room or vehicle smell pleasant.


1. impress 2.bulk



a) imagination_______ imaginatve_________

b)occupant_____________________ *********


1. They have derived a new method for super heating steam.

The efficiency has increased.

2. The machine was tested. It was installed


1.Brake 2. Factory 3Generator


Ex :When I was downloading (a) some music files, there came a pop up message saying

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1.She is busy cooking for dinner.

2.He went fishing with his friends.

9.Fill up the blanks using appropriate articles. If there should be no article write NIL. (10x ½ = 5marks).

1. She goes to ___ bed at 10 o’ clock.2. He was talking in ___ loud voice about ___ shop assistant

and ___customer.3. ___ sky may not clear for ___ week.4. All people in this _country don’t have cars.5. She married _ rich trader but came to dislike ___ trade that

had made him ___ rich man.


6. The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, composed ___ roughly 3,000 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching ___ 2,600 kilometres (1,616 mi) ___ an area ___ approximately 344,400 square kilometres (132,974 sq mi ).[3][4] The reef is located ___the Coral Sea, ___ the coast ___ Queensland ___ northeast Australia.

11.Fill up the blanks using appropriate form of the verb (Tense) : ( 8x ½ = 4marks)

5. These farm chemists ___ (Think) that the plant ___(Need)the chromium or dozens of other elements. So it ___(Seem) to be a waste to put those dozens of elements back into the soil to replace the ones taken out by the earlier crops.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queensland

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coral_Sea

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Barrier_Reef#_note-1975review%23_note-1975review

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Barrier_Reef#_note-0%23_note-0

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_mile

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_kilometre

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coral_reef


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Answers –CT 4




Column A Column B

1. subsequent - consequence

2. carcinogenesis - origin of cancer

3. erupt - break out suddenly

4. linger - stay about


(a) disloyal (b) nonfiction (c)illegal (d) inconvenient


(a). transgress -to break a law or moral rule

(b). typography the style , size and arrangement of the letters ina piece of printing

(c). acidrain rain which contains large amounts of harmful chemicals as a result of

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burning substances such as coal and oil

(d). airfreshener a substance or device which makes a room or vehicle smell pleasant.


1. impressive 2.Bulky



a) imaginationimagineimaginative imaginatively

b)occupantoccupy occupational *********


1. They have derived a new method for super heating steam so. The efficiency has increased.

2. The machine was tested. It was installed (therefore)


1.Brake 2. Factory 3Generator


Ex :When I was downloading (a) some music files, there came a pop up message saying



1.She is busy cooking for dinner.(G)

2.He went fishing with his friends.(pp)

9.Fill up the blanks using appropriate articles. If there should be no article write NIL. (10x ½ = 5marks).

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6. She goes to ___ bed at 10 o’ clock.7. He was talking in a loud voice about a shop assistant and a

customer.8. The sky may not clear for a week.9. All people in this country don’t have cars.10. She married a rich trader but came to dislike the trade that

had made him a rich man.


7. The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, composed of roughly 3,000 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for 2,600 kilometres (1,616 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres (132,974 sq mi ).[3][4] The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland in northeast Australia.

11.Fill up the blanks using appropriate form of the verb (Tense) : ( 8x ½ = 4marks)

5. These farm chemists thought that the plant didn't need the chromium or dozens of other elements. So it seemed to

be a waste to put those dozens of elements back into the soil to replace the ones taken out by the earlier crops.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queensland

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coral_Sea

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Barrier_Reef#_note-1975review%23_note-1975review

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Barrier_Reef#_note-0%23_note-0

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_mile

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_kilometre

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coral_reef

Model Question PaperB.E/ B.Tech. Degree Examination, 2013

First Semester HS6151 – Technical English I(Common to all branches) (Regulation 2013)

Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 marks

Answer ALL Questions

PART – ‘A’ (10 x 2 = 20)1. In each of the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which canbe substituted for the given expression: (4 x ½ = 2)a) Life history of a person written by another

A) bibliography B) autobiography C) memoir D) biography

b) A person who has no money to pay off his debtA) debtor B) beggar C) pauper D) insolvent

c) A person who does not believe in religionA) pagan B) rationalist C) philatelistD) atheist

D) An extremely deep crack or opening in the groundA) chasm B) aperture C) pit D) ditch

2. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the words given: (8 x ¼ = 2)

Verb Noun Adjective

AppreciationDifferent

Manageable

Apologise

3. Use the suitable compound noun from the list of wordsto complete the followingsentences: (4 x ½ = 2)

a) It is raining now. Don’t forget to take the --------------, when you want to go out.b) She roasted the ------------ after the plants were grown.c) I need a ------------ to travel to a foreign country, without which I can’t even board theflight.

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d) --------------- is my favourite fruit, although my family members don’t like it.sun port melon ball cloth rain wash coatbasket flower pass water.

4. Write a single sentence definition for any TWO of the following terms: (2 x 1 = 2)

a) database b) software c) fuse d) screwdriver

5. Give antonyms of the following words by adding suitable negative prefixes :( 4 x ½ = 2)a) consistent b) nutrition c) legible d) appropriate6. Fill in the blanks with suitable tense forms of the verbs given in brackets:(4 x ½ = 2)

Stephen Hawking is one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists. He ------- (be) also apopular writer. His first book, “A Brief History of Time” ------------- (publish) in 1988and ------- (become) an international best seller. In it, he ------- (explain) about the birthand death of the universe to the lay person.7. Choose the correct form of verb that agrees with the subject: (4 x ½ = 2)

a) The Minister, together with his wife, -------- (greets, greet) the press cordially.b) The players, as well as the captain, --------- (want, wants) to win.c) Neither the teacher nor the students ---------- (seem, seems) to understand this

assignment.d) One of my teachers --------- (have, has) written a letter of recommendation for me.8. Rewrite the following short conversation in the form of a reported speech: (4 x ½ = 2)

Joseph :Good Morning sir. I need loan from your bank.Manager : May I know why you need loan?Joseph: I have a plan to open a medical shop in my hometown.Also,I am quite familiarwith this business.Manager: O.K. Take this form and apply for loan. You will get a reply after a week.

9. Edit the following passage by correcting the mistakes in spelling, grammar andpunctuation: (8 x ¼ =2)

ants are social insekts and live in large, well-planned colonies. Some of these coloniescontain thousands of ants there are generally three kinds of ants in an art colony – aqueen, males and workers. The queen lay eggs all her adult life. The worker ants arethe ones who does all the work, like keeping the nest clean, getting food and lookingafter the young ones. The larger ones defand the colony if there is any threat fromoutside10.Change the statements to questions using the question word in parenthesis . (4 x ½ =2)

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a) The children are very sincere and they do their homework at night. (when)b) I feel so tired since I have been waiting here for two hours. (how long)c) I didn’t inform her about his arrival because she kept her mobile phone in theswitch off mode. (why)d) My friend, Sam,is a rich man and he is a Software engineering in HCL. (what)

PART – ‘B’ (5 x 16 = 80 marks)11. i) Read the passage and answer the questions given below:

Ethanol is a renewable, domestically produced transportation fuel. Whether used in lowlevelblends, such as E10 (10% ethanol, 90% gasoline), or in E85 (a gasoline-ethanol blendcontaining 51% to 83% ethanol, depending on geography and season), ethanol helpsreduce imported oil and greenhouse gas emissions. Like any alternative fuel, there aresome considerations to take into account when contemplating the use of ethanol.About two-thirds of U.S. petroleum demand is in the transportation sector. Approximatelyhalf of U.S. petroleum is imported. Depending heavily on foreign petroleum supplies putsthe United States at risk for trade deficits, supply disruption, and price changes. TheRenewable Fuels Association's 2012 Ethanol Industry Outlookcalculated that in 2011 the

ethanol industry replaced the gasoline produced from more than 485 million barrels ofimported oil. Ethanol represents 25% of domestically produced and refined motor fuel forgasoline engines.

A gallon of ethanol contains less energy than a gallon of gasoline. The result is lower fueleconomy than a gallon of gasoline. The amount of energy difference varies depending onthe blend. For example, E85 has about 27% less energy per gallon than gasoline (mileagepenalty lessens as ethanol content decreases). However, because ethanol is a high-octanefuel, it offers increased vehicle power and performance.

Ethanol production creates jobs in rural areas where employment opportunities areneeded. According to Renewable Fuels Association, ethanol production in 2011 supportedmore than 400,000 jobs across the country, $42.4 billion to the gross domestic product, and$29.9 billion in household income.

The carbon dioxide released when ethanol is burned is balanced by the carbon dioxidecaptured when the crops are grown to make ethanol. This differs from petroleum, which ismade from plants that grew millions of years ago. On a life cycle analysis basis, cornbasedethanol production and use reduces greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by up to 52%

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compared to gasoline production and use. Cellulosic ethanol use could reduce GHGs by asmuch as 86%.

Low-level ethanol blends are already in more than 95% of the gasoline sold in the UnitedStates. Low-level blends require no special fueling equipment and can be used in anygasoline vehicle. E85 fueling equipment is only slightly different than petroleum fuelingequipment, but the costs are higher. FFVs are available nationwide as standard equipmentwith no incremental costs, making them an affordable alternative fuel vehicle option.However, because most U.S. ethanol plants are concentrated in the Midwest, fuelingstations offering E85 are predominately located in the Corn Belt states. More and morestates are installing E85 every day. Find E85 fuelling stations in your area.

Select the correct response for the following questions based on the passage: (8 x 1 = 8)

1) Ethanol is environment friendly because its useA) reduces greenhouse emissions.B) cleans the air.C)kills bacteria.D)activates the growth of the plants.

2) The main idea of the passage is thatA) ethanol production is not a complicated process.B) ethanol production is the only solution to the problems of the rural community.C) US shows little interest in the production of ethanol.D) ethanol is the viable solution to the growing needs of the transportation industry.

3) High-octane fuel means thatA) it ensures high speed of the vehicle.B) it ensures higher performance of the engine.C) it protects the vehicles from accidents.D) it has no pollutants.

4) According to the passage, which of the following is true?A) E10 is the brand name of a carB) E10 is the low level ethanol blendC) E10 is not a transportation fuelD) E10 is available in almost all fueling stations in US

5) The word ‘contemplate’ in the first paragraph refers toA) formulating a policy for ethanol productionB) designing a process for ethanolC) thinking deeply about the choice of ethanolD) worrying about the customers

6) Which one of the following does not need special fueling equipment in vehicles?A) E85B) E10C) E20D) E25

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7) What do you infer from the second paragraph of the passage?A) Ethanol production in US can reduce a considerable percentage of oil imports.B) The import of petroleum from other countries has no impact on US economy.C) US can achieve self-sufficiency in oil production.D) US has lost its prestige by importing petroleum for domestic use.

8) What is the attitude of the writer towards ethanol production?A) Ethanol production will solve the problems of the people in urban areas.B) It is a boon to the poverty stricken people.C) It is an expensive process.D) It is useful in view of the benefits like clean environment, employmentopportunities, and better economic situation.

11. ii) Read the excerpts from an interview with the former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam and answer the questions given below:

Today, greatness is largely measured by material wealth, and this in turn bringsabout discontent in society. Do you feel there is a need for us to shun materialism asyour father and elders did?

I studied till High School in British India. In 1947, we got freedom and I started living inIndia’s India. I have seen various transformations in society, be it the economy or the valuesystem. While our economy is developing, we need citizens with ethics and a valuesystem. For the last 10 years I’ve been promoting an idea called Evolution of EnlightenedCitizens. It has three dimensions. One is education with value system. This comes from thefamily, or may be from a primary school teacher. After all, the evolution of enlightenedcitizens is essential for India and the world. Second, the dimension is economic prosperity.Third, religion should transform into a spiritual force. I advocate these three.I have given lectures in our Parliament, addressed the European parliament of 23 nations, apan-African parliament of 53 nations, and the Korean parliament. I am not saying theIndian value system should be taken to other countries. They also have great leaders andtraditions based on their value system. I believe that one’s value system, the joint familysystem, economic growth and different religions transforming into a spiritual force arevital. That’s why I have shared this at various interactive forums.

Your work gives pre-eminence to inspiring and changing the thought pattern of the

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youth. However, as we see the country deluged with problems such as hunger,disease, deteriorating environment and unfit living conditions, how long will it take tosee change, or is it already visible?

Thought is the seed of action. Thought is as ancient as Socrates. Tiruvalluvar, 2,200 yearsago, has also said that…That’s why I proposed in Parliament that we need India Vision2020. That is, by 2020, India should become economically developed. Even now, it’s nottoo late. Parliament should consider how it can activate the vision for the nation, soprosperity can be aimed at. Our priority should be to use PURA – ‘providing urbanamenities in rural areas’. Our farmers are producing 250 million tonnes of food. But wedon’t do value addition, which means greater export potential. We are leading producers offruits and vegetables but we don’t process these as juice or packaged food. And third, ofcourse, small scale industries which are spread across the country.

Are you in touch with the PURA projects, and are these showing results?

I have seen in Madhya Pradesh, the Chitrakoot PURA founded by NanajiDeshmukh. He isa pioneer and they are doing very well, more than 500 villages are connected, and there is

prosperity. Another one I saw in Maharashtra, Warana PURA. There is no poverty there,because the cooperative movement is doing very well. And the third I have seen in TamilNadu at Vallam, Thanjavur.I am in touch with these three, and visit them often. But apartfrom that, the Government of India has started a few PURAs with public-privateparticipation. The number of PURAs is increasing. But it has to be fast. After all, there are600,000 villages; we have to establish 7000 PURAs in 10-15 years’ time. We have lessthan 100.

Your writing reflects great contentment, yet this never stops you from action.

God helps only those who work hard. There is nothing like contentment. Success is not theultimate aim. However, at no time should you allow your problems to overwhelm you. Ican’t say that I am content, because I meet 80,000 to 100,000 youth a month. I know theirdreams, their pain. A nation without a vision dies. Parliament has to give this vision.

Write short answers for the following questions: (4 x 2 = 8)

1) Kalam says: ‘A nation without vision dies.’ Comment on this statement.2) How do PURA projects make the country achieve economic prosperity?

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3) India Vision 2020 is only a dream which cannot be achieved. Do you agree with thisview? Justify your view.4) What will be the future of India after a period of ten years?

Cana12.122012.(a) Pick pocketing is a major nuisance to the users of public transport. The pickpocket steal money or other valuables from them. Write a set of eight instructions to avoid pickpockets while travelling.

(or)(b) There are many social problems such as poverty hunger in India, which need to be solved.Write a set of eight recommendation to solve these problems.

13.a)Recall the memories of your first day at college and write a letter to your friend about thismemorable day with a focus on inaugural function, classes,campus visit and so on.(16 marks)

(Or)b) Imagine that your friend likes to spend the weekend by watching a film or reading a book. Heneeds your suggestions related to the choice of book or film. Write a letter to your friendabout a book/film that you enjoyed much. In your letter, explain the reasons for your choice

and discuss both the strengths and weaknesses of that book/film. (16 marks)

14. a) Internet is extensively used in various fields. But the recent cybercrimes make the peoplerethink about the security measures. Write an essay not exceeding 300 words discussing thetypes of cybercrime and relevant security measures. (16 marks)

(Or)

b) Electronic waste is a major problem in most of the countries since it has becomea majorcause for different diseases. Write an essay not exceeding 300 words on health effects ofelectronic wastes. (16 marks)

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