GURUKUL CA ACADEMY

PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION-1

DATE: 21/05/2019 BATCH:F3

The Question Paper comprises of 5 questions of 10 marks each.

Question No.1 is compulsory. Out of questions 2 to 5 ,attempt any three.

Max.Marks:40

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1.(a) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

(5 marks)

The first step is for us to realize that a city need not be a frustrate of life; it
can be among other things, a mechanism for enhancing life, for producing
possibilities of living which are not to be realized except through cities. But, for
that to happen, deliberate and drastic planning is needed. Towns as much as
animals, must have their systems of organs-those for transport and circulation are
an obvious example.

What we need now are organ systems for recreation, leisure, culture,
community expression. This means abundance of open space, easy access to
unspoilt Nature, beauty in parks and in fine buildings, gymnasia and swimming
baths and recreation grounds in plenty, central spaces for celebrations and
demonstrations, halls for Citizen’s meetings, concert halls and theatres and
cinemas that belong to the city.

And the buildings must not be built anyhow or dumped down anywhere;
both they and their groupings should mean something important to the people of
the place.

1)Cities can be made to provide full facilities for the life, only if’
(a)these can be mechanically developed.
(b)proper transport system is introduced.
(c) cinemas, theatres and concert halls are established there.
(d)these are thoughtfully and vigorously designed to serve people’s need.
2)A suitable title for the passage would be
(a)Towns versus Animals
(b)The need for planned cities.
(c) Transport and communication system in a city.
(d)The need for entertainment centers in a city.
3)”A city need not be a frustrater of life “ means that
(a)one does not expect fulfillment of all life’s requirements from a city.
(b) city life provides all the essential needs of life.
(c) a city does not necessarily lift man’s standard of living
(d) a city should not defeat the fulfillment of life’s aspirations and aims
4)Which one of the following has the opposite meaning to the word ‘frustrater ‘ in
the passage?
(a) Promoter (b) Applauder (c)Approver (d)Executer
5)”The building must not be built anyhow or dumped down anywhere”….. the
statement implies that building
(a)should be built with suitable material
(b) should be constructed, according to some suitable design, not indiscriminately
(c) should be scattered to provide for more open space
(d) should be built to enable citizens to enjoy nature.

(b)Read the passage given below:

(i)Make notes , using headings ,sub-headings, and abbreviations wherever

necessary. (3 marks)

(ii) Write summary. (2 marks)

It may sound too fantastic to be true but if you are lucky enough to go to the
Sahara Desert one day, then you too will be able to see thousands of engraved,
decorated rocks, there are scenes of animals, of agriculture, of sheep-herding,
and hunting; there are ceremonies and dances, and chariots drawn by galloping
horses, all pictured on the roads as if there were part of an illustrated book-a
wonderful, stone book, which conjures up images and journeys of incredible
journeys. And if we could make a voyage to the dawn time, we would find that
the Sahara not then the desert we now know, but a green and fertile region
instead. Mighty rivers flowed down and the vegetation was Mediterranean style:
Pine trees, Holm oaks, cedars, lime trees and ash trees.

2(a) What is Non-verbal communication? (1 mark)

(b) (i) Choose the suitable synonym of the given word. (1 mark)

Perpetual

a. General b. Emotional c. Stubborn d. Continuous

(ii) Select the suitable antonym for the given word in question. (1 mark)

Novice

a. Beginner b. spin c. Experienced d. Absolute

(iii) Change the following sentence into passive voice. (1 mark)

She faxed her application for a new job.

(iv) Change the following into Indirect speech. (1 mark)

The policeman said to the stranger ,”Who are you?”

(c) Write a precis and give appropriate title to the passage given below.(5 marks)

A man may usually be known by the books he reads, as well as by the company he
keeps for there is a companionship of books as well as of men; and one should
always live in the best company whether it be of books or of men.

A good book may be among the best friends. It is the same today that it always
was, and it will never change. It is the most patient and cheerful of companions. It
does not turn its back upon us in times of adversity or distress. It always receives
us with the same kindness, amusing and instructing us in youth, and comforting
and consoling us in age.

3.(a) What is Diagonal communication? (1 mark)

(b) (i) Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

(1 mark)

Scanty

a. Abundant b. full of c. plenty d. death

(ii) Select the suitable antonym for the given word in question. (1 mark)

Serene

a. Valley b. young c. Unrest d. Harmless

(iii) Change the following sentences into passive voice. (1 mark)

We are going to watch a movie tonight.

(iv) Change the following sentence into indirect speech. ( 1 mark)

He says”Kashmir is the heaven on earth.”

(c)As the Hr, head of your company, draft a circular, to be distributed to all
employees informing them about the changes in dress code. Also mention, that
These changes have been undertaken keeping in mind the benefit of female
employees, to avoid unwanted situations. (5 marks)

4(a) Explain briefly the characteristics of effective Communication. (2 marks)

(b) (i) Select the suitable antonym for the given word: (1 mark)

Facile

a.easy b. simple c. bold d. complicated

(ii) Rewrite the following sentence into active voice: (1 mark)

The horse is being purchased by the farmer.

(iii)Change the following sentence into indirect speech. (1 mark)

She said,” Nobody can solve the problem”.

(c)Write an article of about 250—300 words on the topic “YOUTH INTO

POLITICS”. (5 marks)

5(a) State the difference between language barrier and cultural barrier. (2 marks)

(b) (i) select the correct meaning of the idioms/phrases given below: (2 marks)

The ball is in your court

a) A difficult job
b) Speaking fluently
c) Complete meal
d) Someone else’s turn to make a move

(ii)A far cry

a)shout loudly

b) Disappoint

c)To break silence

d)Very different

(iii) Change the following into Indirect speech:

She said, ”I shall be taking a test.” (1 mark)

(c) Draft your resume for the position of a trainee assistant in a reputed

firm. (5marks)