Course: Compulsory English-II (387) Semester: Spring, 2022
Level: Intermediate
Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (SSC, HSSC & BA Programmes)
1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question the marks are distributed according to its requirements.
2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the questions.
3. Late submission of assignments will not be accepted.
4. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
5. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide of allied material.
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1–5)
Q.1 There are many things in our life that we like and few that we dislike. We express this likeness and dislikeness in different ways using different words for example like, love, hate, etc. Write down 10 things that you like about your life and 10 things that you don’t like. Read Unit for guidance. (10)
Example: I love playful days, but I don’t like darkness of night.
Ans:
1-I enjoy playing cricket but I donot like playing hockey .
2- I am crazy about visiting new Place but I dislike noise.
3- I am interested in reading books but I hate loud music.
4- I am fond of music but I am not very fond of movies.
5-I am mad about ice cream but I dislike tea.
6- I like eating vegetables but I don't like Spicy foods .
7- I am quite fond of light music but I dislike light music.
8- I am crazy about fried rice but I don't like chicken.
9- I enjoy watching social movies but I quite dislike horror films.
10-I like wearing cotton clothes but I dislike coarse clothes
Q.2 In Unit 2 you have learnt about making future plans using different expression e.g. I’m thinking of, I intend to, I am going to, I haven’t decided etc. You have to make five sentences (using the given words) about your future plans. Follow the example. (10)
Example: I am going to play cricket this afternoon.
i. Marriage party
ii. Go to bank
iii. Clean my room
iv. Take language class
v. Help my mother
1- Marriage Party
I am going to attend a marriage party this evening .
ii. Go to bank
I intend to go to bank
iii. Clean my room
I am thinking of cleaning my room today as it looks very untidy
iv. Take language class
I have decided to take a language class soon.
v. Help my mother
I am going to help my mother in the kitchen .
Q.3 Read the following passage and write
appropriate function sentence in front of
each function word in the gable given. Follow the example. Read Unit 3 for guidance. (10)
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I am planning of having a trip to Bahawalpur this weekend. It’s a beautiful city but I really don’t like spending summers over there. It is over 40 degree over there most of the time, but I prefer cold weather on warm. Last year during my visit in summer I got fed up. I think I should postpone my trip. Maybe it will not be so hot in Bahawalpur next month. |
Ans:
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Function |
Exemplary Sentence from the Paragraph |
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Example |
Opinion |
I really don’t like spending summers over there. |
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Description |
It is over degree 40 there most of the time |
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Preference |
I prefer cold weather on warm. |
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Probability |
May be it will not be so hot in bahawal pur |
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Stating Intention |
I think I should postpone my trip. |
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Talking about past |
Last year during my visit in summer I got fed up . |
Q.4 Unit 3 you have learnt how to give instructions to others about different things. Look at the map below and write down five sentences giving direction to a friend who wants to reach restaurant from the bus stop. (10)
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Well Asad you start walking along your left hand street at about 100 yards You will see a crossing.Now you turn to the left hand street.At about 50 yards you will see a huge building .It is the Cinema.After watching the movie you walk back to the first crossing .From here you walk along to the left hand street .At the end take a turn to your right.Here you will see a cafe.Go straight along the road and at along 50 yard you will reaching a crossing .Go straight about further 50 yard and at the end of the road you will see at your right the restaurant.
Q.5 Write an informal letter to your brother in Karachi giving him birthday wishes. Follow the format given in Unit 3 of your textbook. (15)
Hs No 2 St No 5
Samanabad Lahore.
11 June 2022
Dear Saad
Asslam u alakum
I am fine here and hope you 'll be fine there.How is life there in karachi.I hope that you shall be struggling hard to make life good.Next month 6 July you are going to cele berate your 15th birthday inshaAllah.I congratulate you on this occasion.Accept my heartily best wishes on this wonderful time.I hope you will having a good get together of your family and friends .I have also sent you your birthday gift through international corrier.I hope that you will be delighted to see it .
with best wishes
your's scicerely
Q.6 In Unit 4 you have learnt how to make “wh” questions. Given below are some answers, you have to construct appropriate question for them following the example. (05)
Example: Answer I live in Peshawar
Question Where do you live
i. I came from market.
Where did you come from?
ii. We cleaned your car.
Who cleaned your car?
iii. On Monday he will come home.
When he will come?
iv. I drank your juice because I was thirsty
Why did you drink my juice
v. He is in the main lobby.
Where is he
Q.7 Unit 5 is about Accepting and declining invitations. How would you invite the following people to the mentioned occasions? Follow the example. (10)
Example: Brother Home
Invitation Would you like to go home with me today?
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People |
Your mother |
Friend |
Neighbour |
Cousin |
Teacher |
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Occasions |
Aunt’s home |
University |
BBQ |
Fishing |
Home |
Ans
1- Dear mother will you accompany me to aunty's house.
2-Saad come and accompany me to the univwersity.
3- Ashfaq shaib let 's have a BBQ party to night.
4-Qasim wll you accopany me for fishing to day ?
5-Respected Sir ,I shall be thankful if you please come to my home in the evening .
Q.8 Construct a Curriculum Vitae for yourself following the sample given to you in Unit 5 of your textbook. (10)
Ans:
Name: Saaad taimoor
Fathers name:Iffat Taimoor
DOB: 24 December 1996
Nationality:Pakistani
Religion:Islam
Sex: Male
Maritul status:Single
Present Position: Student
Mailing address: Hs 2 st 5 new union park samanabad lahore
Academic Qualification
Qualification Year Institution Subject Grade
Matric 2010 Govt school Urdu,English A
lahore s.study,Science
Intermediate 2012 aiou English,science A
Q.9 In Unit 5 your have learnt how to write job application letters. Write a job application letter to the manager of any new channel of your area for the vacant post of an English Editor. (10)
Ans:
Hs No 2 St No 5
Samanabad LHR
11 June 2022
The Personal Executive,
Orient advertising company
Post box 997
The Daily Jung Karachi
Dear Sir
With reference to your advertisement appeared in the Daily Jung 0n 20 June 2022 .I want to apply for the post of content writer in your agency.
I am 30 years old .I have got the degree of MA in English from the University of Punjab and secured 2nd division.I have 4 year of experience of working as content writing .I am currently working in blue moon agency in karachi.I Joined it 2 years ago.But as my family has shifted to lahore so I want a Job close to my home.
I have enclosed my curriculum vitae and all necessary documents and I would be pleased to give you any other information you required.
I look forward to hearing from you soon .
yoour's scincerely
XYZ
Q.10 Read the following passage and write a very brief summary of it (around 70 words). (10)
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The lunar calendar is based on the cycles of the moon, so the date of Lunar New Year is different each year. However, it is usually in January or February. As well as being celebrated in China, Lunar New Year is also an important festival in many other places, including Vietnam, Singapore and Korea.
Each year is named after one of 12 animals. A traditional story explains how this came to be. One day, the Emperor decided to have a race for all the animals in the country. Unfortunately, only 12 animals actually managed to get to the race. The Emperor rewarded them by naming the 12 years of the lunar calendar after them. The first to finish was the rat, so the first year is named after him. The other eleven, in order, were the ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.
Different places celebrate is slightly different ways, but Lunar new Year is very much a family celebration wherever it takes place. There are many Lunar New year traditions. For example, in Vietnam, people believe that the first person to enter their home in the new Year will decide their fortune for the year ahead. They are careful to invite someone who is kind, well behaved and successful.
In Korea, families often play traditional board games together, such as yunnori. In this game, teams take it in turn to throw four specially shaped sticks into the air. They move around the board depending on how the sticks fall.
In China, many people have firecrackers, which burn and make a loud bang. They watch street performances, where acrobatic dancers dress up as a lion or a dragon. They dance, accompanied by music and drums. People celebrate Lunar New Year in many different ways, but all the celebrations are about wishing everyone the very best for the year ahead. What do you wish for next year? |
Ans: The lunar Calender is based on the cycles of the moon.Luner ,new year is an important festival in many countries.According to a traditional story each lunar year is
named after an animal.Lunar new year is a family celebration .Countries like vaitnam,korea and china people enjoy tasteful dishes,dance ,play ,music and make merry .All the celebratins are about wishing everyone good luck for the yrear ahead .Many traditions are attached to lunar new year celebration .
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