English Compulsory BA Autumn 2021 Code:1423 aiou
Solved Assignment #1
Q.l Suppose you are hosting a famous TV talk show and you are required to interview a highly popular Pakistani female politician. Write at least ten questions which you will ask her to know about her incredible journey in the field of politics.
Answer-
Interview Questions:
1. Assalam-o-Alaikum, Mrs Jahanzeb, how are you?
2. When did you start taking active part in politics?
3. What are the reasons that women have not been able to come forward?
4. Have you ever faced resistance in your own party?
5. Do you think educated ladies are entering politics?
6. What do you feel about the reserved seats for women?
7. How can political parties attract more female talent?
8. What is your party programme for the coming elections?
9. How do you see the future of Pakistan?
10. How can we make Pakistan great and strong?
Q.2 Observe your father's daily activities closely for a few days and then write a brief and concise paragraph about his daily routine. You are required to use at least ten sequence markers appropriately to create a both cohesive and coherent paragraph.
Answer:-
My Father's daily Routine:-
My father usually starts his day early. First he wakes up at 5:00 A.M and takes shower. Then he says his Fajar prayer and recites the Holy Quran, for half an hour. Next he takes breakfast and gets ready for his office. Then at 8 AM he reaches his office. There he gets busy in his work. In the meanwhile at 2:00 PM he takes his lunch and offers Zohar prayer. After that at 4:00 PM My father ends his office and reaches home. Then he takes some rest. In the evening he goes out for a walk to the nearby park. Sometimes he goes to meet his friends in the evening. Finally after Eisha prayer he goes to bed. I think all fathers lead very hard lives.
Q.3 Write question tags for the following sentences. Notice carefully whether the statement is positive or negative in each case.
a. It is raining cats and dogs, ?
b. She does not take interest in Mathematics, ?
c. You were ignorant of classical literature, ?
d. She may attend a training session next week, ?
e. The rate of illiteracy increases day by day, ?
f. I was a friendly person, but circumstances changed me, ?
g. We should follow the traffic rules, ?
h. They would strive hard to be successful, ?
i. He is good at swimming, ?
j. She could handle any situation skillfully, ?
Answer:-
1. It is raining cats and dogs, is it not?
2. She does not take interest in Mathematics, does she?
3. You were ignorant of classical literature, weren't you?
4. She may attend a training session next week, mightn't she?
5. The rate of literacy increases day by day, doesn't it?
6. I was a friendly person, but circumstances changed me, wasn't I?
7. We should follow the traffic rules, shouldn't we?
8. They would strive hard to be successful, wouldn't they?
9. He is good at swimming, isn't he?
10. She could handle any situation skillfully, couldn't she?
Q.4 Write an informal letter to one of your cousins and congratulate her / him on successfully contesting national assembly elections as an independent candidate. Also suggest her/ him which political party he/she may join to serve the country and the nation in the best possible ways. Give logical arguments to convince your cousin.
Answer:-
An Informal Letter:
House No. 55.B
Garden Town,
Lahore.
My Dear M Daniyal,
Asslam-o-Alaikum, well done on a successful election campaign. We the whole family felt great to hear of your success for the National Assembly seat. You have always spoken your mind and the electorate has respected your politics even as an independent candidate.
Now, obviously you will have to join some political party. I advise you strongly not to join the looters and cheaters of the past. They have ruined our dear homeland. Do select some party which is sincere to Pakistan and our countrymen. We offer our sincere support in your future work and we hope for your personal future success.
With regards and best wishes.
Yours sincerely,
Q.5 The following instances contain some highlighted words, guess the meaning of these words and use them into sentences of your own.
1. It had been raining hard through the night so the ground was saturated.
2. Some people think that my little brother is annoying because he asks so many questions, but I think that he just has an inquisitive nature.
3. It is hard to catch a football that has been fumbled because the oblong shape of the ball makes it difficult to predict where it will bounce.
4. "I wish I had brought my spectacles/' the old librarian remarked as she squinted and strained to read the text.
5. After being bitten by snake, the small boy writhed in pain on the ground.
Answer:-
Saturated
Wet
It was saturated all around with the rain
water.
Inquisitive
Curious
She has an inquisitive nature.
Oblong
Oval, Egg-
shaped
The only bathroom was tiny oblong.
Spectacles
Glasses
1 have lost my pair of spectacles.
Writhed
Moved Painfully
He writhed in severe pain on the ground.
Q.6 Express your agreement as well as disagreement with the following issues. Choose a different expression each time.
1. Economic instability in Pakistan will be tackled efficiently this year.
2. The greatest obstacle to literacy is overpopulation.
3. Arabic language should be introduced at the grass root level.
4. Privatization is a solution of many economic issues.
5. Girls perform better than boys in the field of social sciences.
Answer:-
free
Expressing agreement and disagreement:
1. Agreement: Yes I agree with you, present economic signs are quite positive. Disagreement: No, I'm sorry I don't agree as it is likely to worsen the situation.
2. Agreement: Yes, I agree with you up to a point.
Disagreement: No, I don't share your opinion, with good planning literacy rate can be increased.
3. Agreement: Yes, I think you are right.
Disagreement: No I can't agree with you children at primary level will find it quite difficult.
4. Agreement: Yes, I agree with you up to a point.
Disagreement: I don't agree at all, it may create economic crises.
5. Agreement: Yes, I do agree, girls perform more devotedly than boys. Disagreement: I'm afraid, I don't think so. Talented boys also perform well in every field.
Q.7 Look at the front and back cover given below and make ten predictions about the contents of the book.
Answer:-
Contents of the Book:
1. This book "Become a better you" may convey the message of inspiration and wisdom.
2. The book may carry the message of hope for the hopeless people. The book may offer some simple steps to help the readers discover better things.
3. The book may speak directly to the concerns of the readers.
4. The book may encourage and inspire people to reach their God given potential.
5. The book may teach us how important the life is.
6. The book may be a source of inspiration for our every-day lives.
7. The book may prove to be a motivating guide to the young people.
8. The book may help you uncover your God-given strengths.
9. The book may guide you to live with more Joy, hope and peace.
8 Suppose your cousin has won scholarship from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and has started getting education in a Western country. Write a letter and give him/her advice to utilize this opportunity in the best possible ways.
Answer-
Letter to brother:
My dear Brother,
Asslam-o-Alaikum. How are you doing? I hope you will be fine. It feels me with joy and pride to hear that you have won scholarship and now you will
be pursuing your master's course abroad, i would like this opportunity to suggest you some advice regarding how you can enhance positive image of Pakistan while staying there. This is a great opportunity to try new things and meet new people. Pakistan is the most misunderstood country in the world. Under the prevailing situation, it is very essential for the Pakistanis living abroad to make utmost efforts to create a better understanding. For this purpose you should behave well and show good citizenship. Be a better person, be positive, co-operative and helpful to others. In this way surely you can build a better image of Pakistan. Focus on your studies but also take this time to explore your horizons and find new passions to try out. Wish you good luck my little brother! Write back soon.
Your loving brother,
Abdullah Farooq
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