EIILM UNIVERSITY, SIKKIM

EXAMINATIONS, AUGUST-2012 BSC (AUTOMOBILE), YEAR-II TECHNICAL ENGLISH-II

Time: 3 Hours Note: 1-Attempt any five questions. 2-All questions carry equal marks.
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Max. Marks: 60

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Fill in blanks with suitable prepositions: Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II ___________ Jaipur was passionately interested ________ mathematics. He sought to create a gigantic observatory that was more accurate and permanent than the brass instruments __________his day. He constructed five astronomical observatories __________ India. Rearrange the following sentences into a coherent paragraph: a) We can alter the characteristics of steel in various ways. b) Annealing has a second advantage. c) The causes the metal to become softer than before and much easier to machine. d) At this critical temperature, changes begin to take place on the molecular structures of the metal. Rewrite the following sentence in reported speech: a) The chairperson said,The export projects have been the main cause for the drain on our funds. b) The scientist observed, The test firings indicate the accuracy of the missile. Write a letter to an Industry seeking for permission for an Industrial Training. Write a paragraph on: The merits and demerits of the best alternative source of energy for India. Write a set of eight recommendations for: a) To maintain vehicles in good condition b) To reduce unemployment problem. Write a letter of job application for the post of General Manager to the Manager to the Managing Director of a leading company. Add a suitable resume to your letter. Write paragraphs on The best ways of protecting the environment. Write paragraphs on The problems and benefits of technology.