DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

COMMUNICATION SKILLS LAB

GE 6674

AVS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

SALEM – 106
S.NO CONTENT
1 Reading Comprehension
2 Error Detection
3 Role Play
4 Telephone conversation
5 face to face conversation
6 Introducing Yourself
7 Cover letter
8 Resume
9 Presentation Skills
10 Group Discussion
11 Mock Interview
 EX.NO: 1 READING COMPREHENSION
Almost all living things ultimately get their energy from the sun. In a
process called photosynthesis, plants, algae, and some other organisms
capture their sun’s energy and use it to make simple sugars like glucose.
Most other organisms use these organic molecules as a source of energy.
Organic materials contain a tremendous amount of energy. As food, they
fuel our bodies and those of most other creatures. In such forms of oil,
gas, and coal, they heat our homes, run our factories and power our cars.

Photosynthesis begins when solar energy is absorbed by chemicals called

photosynthesis pigments that are contained within an organism. The most
common photosynthetic pigment is chlorophyll. the bright green color
characteristic of plants is caused by it. Most algae have additional pigments
that may mask the green chlorophyll. Because of these pigments, algae may
be not only but brown, blue or even black.

In a series of enzyme-controlled reactions, the solar energy captured

by chlorophyll and other pigments is used to make simple sugars, with
carbon dioxide and water as the raw materials. Carbon dioxide is one of
very few carbon-containing molecules not considered to be organic
compounds. Photosynthesis then converts carbon from an inorganic to
an organic form. This is called carbon fixation. In this process, the solar
energy that was absorbed by chlorophyll is stored as chemical energy in
the form of simple sugars like glucose. The glucose is then used to make
other organic compounds. In addition, photosynthesis produces oxygen gas.
All the oxygen gas on earth, both in the atmosphere we breathe and in the
ocean, was produced by photosynthetic organisms. Photosynthesis constantly
replenishes the earth oxygen supply.

Organisms that are cap of photosynthesis can obtain all the energy the need
from sunlight and do not need to eat. They are called autotrophs. Plants are
the most familiar autotrops on land. In the ocean, algae and bacteria are the
most important autotrophs. Many organisms cannot produce their own food
and must obtain energy organic matter. These are called heterotrophs.
Questions:
1. With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?
[ a ] The process of absorbing solar energy
[b ] The process of converting solar energy into organic molecules
[c ] The process of carbon fixation
[ d ] The difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs
Ans : [ a ] The process of absorbing solar energy
2. The phrase “is caused by” in the passage is closest in meaning to
[ a ] comes from
[ b] is triggered by
[c ] is spurred on
[d ] is created by
Ans:[d ] is created by
3. Earth’s main source of energy is
[ a ] oxygen
[ b ] glucose
[ c ] the sun
[ d ] carbon dioxide
Ans:[ c ] the sun
4. All of the following are sources of energy EXCEPT
[a ] oil
[b ] glucose
[c ] sun
[d ] rocks
Ans:[d ] rocks
5. Look at the word THEY in the passage.
 THEY refers to ----------------------------------------
Ans:Organisms
6. All the following are the characteristics of chlorophyll EXCEPT
[ a ] photosynthetic chemical pigments
[ b ] most common pigment
[ c ] common in animals
[ d ] causes the green color in plants
Ans: [ c ] common in animals
7. Look at the word CAPTURED in the passage.
Which is the word or phrase in the bold text that is closest meaning to
CAPTURED - ----------------------------
Ans: the solar energy captured
8. Which of the following is not true?
[ a ] Glucose is produced by carbon fixation
[b ] Carbon dioxide and water are used to produce glucose
[ c ] Solar energy, absorbed by chlorophyll, is stored as glucose
[ d ] Chlorophyll is used as chemical energy in the form of glucose
Ans: [ a ] Glucose is produced by carbon fixation
9. Photosynthesis produces all the following EXCEPT
[a ] oxygen
[b ] glucose
[ c ] chlorophyll
[ d ] simple sugars
Ans: [ d ] simple sugars
10. The word REPLENISHES in the passage is closest in meaning to
[a ] provides
[b ] restores
 [c ] fulfills
[d ] creates
Ans: [c ] fulfills

11. List the different colors of algae

Ans: Green Algae - Blue-green, Freshwater, Yellow , Algae

EX.NO:2 ERROR DETECTION

I. SPELLING:
In the following sentences, choose the correctly spelled words
within the parenthesis.

1) Each of the employees attended the meeting (accept,

except) the line supervisor, who was out of town for job-
related travel.
Ans : (except)
2) The (advise, advice) he gave will help us all do a better
job.
Ans : (advice)
3) Management must (affect, effect) a change in employees’
attitudes toward absenteeism.
Ans :(effect)
4) Let me (site,cite, sight) this most recent case as an
example.
Ans :(sight)
5) (Its, It’s) too early to tell if our personnel changes will
help create a better office environment.
Ans :(It’s)
6) If we (lose, loose) another good employee to our
competitor, our production capabilities will suffer.
Ans :(lose)
7) I’m not (quite, quiet) sure what she meant by that
comment.
Ans : (quiet)
8) (Their, There, They’re) budget has gotten too large to
ensure a successful profit margin.
Ans :(They’re)
9) We had wanted to attend the conference (to, too, two), but
our tight schedule prevented us from doing so.
Ans :(too)
 10) (You’re,your) best chance for landing this contract is to
manufacture a better product.
Ans :(your)

II. Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. The company admitted (receiving/to receive) our letter.
Ans : (to receive)
2. The announcer agreed (repeating / to repeat) the massage.
Ans : ( to repeat)
3. Carl has decided (applying / to apply) to college in Canada.
Ans :(applying)
4. The cat carefully avoided (making / to make) any noise.
Ans :(to make)
5. I was considering (going / to go) to England until I fell ill.
Ans :(going)
6. The (boring / bored) audiences left before the speech was
over.
Ans :(boring)
7. Children (entering / entered) a new school may encounter
problems.
Ans :(entered)
8. Suggestions (making/made) earlier in the meeting were
discussed.
Ans :(making)
9. The (losing/lost) ship was thought to have sunk near Hawaii.
Ans :(lost)
10. The windows (overlooking / overlooked) the garden
receive plenty of light.
 Ans :(overlooking)

EX.NO:3 ROLE PLAY I

Venkat : Hello! Do you recognize me?
Tamil : Well! I think I do, veera mani, isn’t it?
Venkat : No!
Tamil : Let me guess again, vikki?
Venkat : No way, vikki is right behind you, Hey vikki, here’s a
dear classmate who cannot tell the difference between the two
of us.
Tamil : Hey! Now I know, it’s venkat! By the way what are the two of
you doing these days?
Vikki : I teach at AVS college of technology and venkat is at ICFAI.
What are you upto?
Tamil : I am still with WIPRO - it’s getting to be rather boring these days.
Heard vasanth has come all the way from the States to attend this
reunion. Let’s go find him.
Venkat : Must see Vijay too. He promised to come.

ROLE PLAY - II
Receptionist : Good morning Sir. How can I help you?
Mr.Venkat : I’d like to meet Mr.Tamil, the General Manager of the
Fans Division.
Receptionist : May I know your name and the purpose of your visit?
Mr.Venkat : My name is Venkadasalam . I was advised to see Mr.Tamil
regarding the formalities for joining the company.
Receptionist : I will check if he is free. Please have a seat, Mr.Venkat .
Mr.Venkat : Thank you.
Receptionist : (On the intercom) Sir, Mr.Venkat is here to see you.
Mr.Tamil : Send him in.
Receptionist : Mr.Venkat , the General Manager will see you now.
Please go down this corridor, turn left and it’s the second
room on the right.
Mr.Venkat : Thank you, ma’am.
In Mr.Tamil ’s office
Mr.Venkat : May I come in, Sir?
Mr.Tamil : Yes, come in Mr.Venkat . Welcome to the organization.
Please sit down.
Mr.Venkat : Thank you, Sir.
Mr.Tamil : Would you like some tea or coffee?
Mr.Venkat : Tea will be fi ne, thank you.
Mr.Tamil : I’ll call Mr Vikki who handles administration. He’ll help
you complete the joining formalities and show you around
the office .
Mr.Venkat : Thank you sir.
Mr.Tamil : I’ll see you later. I’m sure you’ll enjoy working with us.
All the best!

EX.NO:4 TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS

GOALS:
When you get a telephone call from an English speaker, you should be able to
instantly speak English. Take a telephone message from a native speaker.
Speak as fast as a native speaker. Control the conversation.

BENEFITS:

You will be able to take a message from a native speaker without getting
nervous. You will make a good impression on your co-workers and on the
person you are talking to on the phone.

CONVERSATION:

A : Hello. Geisert Corporation. Mark Edwards speaking.

B : Hello. This Kevin James from North Horn Finance. May I speak to
tom Baker, please? (or) Could I speak to Tom baker?
A : I’m sorry. Tom Baker is not at his desk. (or) Mr. Baker is on
vacation today. Would you like to leave a message? (or) can I take a
message? (or)
B : Can you take a message? (or) Can I leave a message?
A/B : Yes.
B : Could you ask him to call me back? My telephone number is
9042769663__________
A : I’m sorry, could I have your name again, please?
B : My name is Kevin James.
A : And who do you work for?
B : I work for North Horn Finance.
A : Let me make sure I understand. You want Mr. Baker to call you back.
Your name is Kevin James, you work for North horn Finance, and
your phone number is 8124864113 Is that correct?
B : Yes, that’s correct. / No, that isn’t correct.
A : I’ll give him the message. Is there anything else I can do for you?
B : No, that’s everything. Thank you for your help.
A :It’s my pleasure.
B : Good-bye.
A : Good-bye.
 EX.NO:5 FACE TO FACE CONVERSATION
GOALS:
Stand up. Introduce yourself to someone you have never met. Look the
otherperson in the eyewhen you talk to them. Appear confident. Shake hands
firmly. Smile.

BENEFITS:
You must meet people in order to do business. By starting a conversation
and appearing interested, it will be more likely that the other person will buy
your product or service.

CONVERSATION:
A: Hello, my name is Venkadasalam.k
B: My name is Tamilselvan.p
A: It’s nice to meet you.
B: It’s nice to meet you too.
A: Who do you work for?
B: I work for MARINE ENGINEER
A: What do you do?
B: I’m a DESIGN ENGINEER.
A: Where do you live?
B: I live in SALEM
A: Do you have a family?
B: Yes, there are 4 people and my family: My Father, My Mother ,My
 sister and I.
A: What do you like to do in your free time?
B: I like to reading Books.
A: Well, it was nice meeting you.
B: It was nice meeting you too
EX.NO 6 : INTRODUCE YOURSELF

My name is VENKADASALAM.K

I study at AVS college of Technology

I’m a student of BE-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

I live in Salem

There are 4 people in my family: My Father, My Mother. My one sister & I.

I like reading books in my free time.

COVER LETTER

From
M.P.Kalaiselvan,
5/27, Amarathanur,
Nangavalli Main Road,
 Mecheri,
Salem-636309.

To
Mr.Lokeshwaran,
Manager of Human Resources
Jaguar company ltd,
Bangalore.

Dear Mr. Lokeshwaran,

I would like to apply for a position of PRODUCTION ENGINEER. I

recently graduated from AVS college of Technology with a degree in
Electrical And Electronics engineering.

I am most interested in working for a company in the ELECTRICAL

INDUSTRY. I have experience in offering technical support to organizations
and individual customers. I am also good at communicating with people.

Enclosed is my resume. I will be glad to discuss my qualifications in an

interview.

Yours sincerely

Kalaiselvan M.P
Salem

RESUME

V.Poonthamilan, Mail-Id : tamilkavi301@gmail.com

 11/83,Thalaiyariur, Mobile No : 8870359904

Annamar nagar,
semmandapatti (P.O),
kadayampatti(T.K),
Salem (D.t).

Career Objective
To get a job which utilizes and enriches my skills while Contributing my best of
the organization
Academic Qualification

Degree Name of the Year of passing Percentage

university/board

BE- Anna university Pursuing 79%(up to

ELECTRICAL 4thsem)
AND
ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING

HSC State board 2016-2017 80.6%

SSLC State board 2014-2015 82.2%

Soft Skills
● Positive attitude
● Smart Worker

Area of Interest
 ● Manufacturing
● Computer Networks
● Quality & Control

Extra Curricular Activities

● National level symposium in “SVS Engineering College”
● Workshop in “Velammal & Sona College”

Hobbies
● Reading books
● Writing something

Personal Details
Gender : Male
DOB : 30.12.1999
Father Name : S.Vengatesan
Mother Name : V.Vijaya
Marital Status : Single
Nationality : Indian
Language Known : Tamil, English.

Declaration
I declare that above all the information is true to my knowledge.

Place : SIGNATURE
Date : (POONTHAMILAN.V)

EX.NO.9 : PRESENTATION SKILLS

TYPES OF FARMING IN INDIA

 You know that India has diversified topography. You have already learnt
about it in the lesson on physiography of India. The country has Himalayan
mountain ranges extending from Jammu and Kashmir in the west to
Arunachal Pradesh in the North- East. They have hill ranges in the form of
Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats. Do you know India has one of the largest
plain areas of the world in the form of Indo- Ganga plain? Central part of India
is dominated by plateau area. Apart from variation in landform, the country
has varieties of climatic conditions, and soil types. These physical variations
along with other factors like availability of irrigation, use of machinery,
modern agricultural inputs like High Yielding Varieties (HYV) of seeds,
insecticides and pesticides have played their respective roles in the evolution
of different farming practices in India. Some of the major types of farming are
discussed below.

1. Subsistence and commercial farming:

 Majority of farmers in India practices subsistence farming. This means
farming for own consumption. In other words, the entire production is largely
consumed by the farmers and their family and they do not have any surplus to
sell in the market. In this type of farming, landholdings are small and
fragmented. Cultivation techniques are primitive and simple. In other words
there is a total absence of modern equipments like tractors and farm inputs
like chemical fertilizers, insecticides and pesticides. In this farming, farmers
mostly cultivate cereals along with oil seeds, pulses, vegetables and
sugarcane.

Commercial farming is just the opposite to subsistence farming. In this

case,most of the produce is sold in the market for earning money. In this
system,farmers use inputs like irrigation, chemical fertilizers, insecticides,
pesticides and High Yielding Varieties of seeds etc. Some of the major
commercial crops grown in different parts of India are cotton, jute, sugarcane,
groundnut etc. Rice farming in Harayana is mainly for commercial purpose as
people of this area are predominantly wheat eaters. Howevr in East and North-
Eastern states of India, rice cultivation would be largely of subsistence type.

2. Intensive and Extensive Farming:

 The basic difference between these two types of farming is the amount of
production per unit of land. In comparison with temperate areas of USA,
Canada, and former USSR, India does not practice extensive cultivation.
When we use large patch of land for cultivation then we call it extensive
farming. Here, total production may be high due to larger area but per unit are
production is low. Intensive Farming records high production per unit of
land. Best example of intensive cultivation is in Japan where availability of
land for cultivation is very limited. Similar kind of situation can be observed
in the state of Kerala in India.

3. Plantation Farming:

It is an estate where a single

cash crop is grown for sale.
This type of agriculture
involves growing and
processing of a single
cash crop purely meant for
sale. Tea, coffee, rubber, banana and spices are all examples of plantation
crops. Most of these crops were introduced in India by the Britishers in the
19th Century.

SALIENT FEATURES OF INDIAN AGRICULTURE

(a) Subsistence Agriculture: As mentioned earlier, most parts of India
have subsistence agriculture. This type of agriculture has been practised in
India for several hundreds of years and still prevails in a larger part of India
in spite of the large scale change in agricultural practices after independence.

(b) Pressure of population on Agriculture: Despite increase in

urbanization and industrialization, about 70% of population is still directly or
indirectly dependent on agriculture.

(c) Mechanization of farming: Green Revolution took place in India in

the late sixties and early seventies. After more than forty years of Green
Revolution and revolution in agricultural machinery and equipments,
complete mechanization is still a distant dream

(d) Dependence upon monsoon: Since independence, there has been a

rapid expansion of irrigation infrastructure. Despite the large scale expansion,
only about one third of total cropped area is irrigated today. As a consequence,
two third of cropped areas is still dependent upon monsoon. As you know,
monsoon in India is uncertain and unreliable. This has become even more
unreliable due to change in climate.

(e) Variety of crops: Can you guess why India has a variety of crops? As
mentioned in the beginning of the lesson, India has diversity of topography,
climate and soil. Since India has both tropical and temperate climate, crops of
both the climate are found in India. There are very few countries in the world
that have variety comparable to that of India. You would realize that when we
would discuss the different type of crops in detail. Look at the table No.1 to
get an idea.

(f) Predominance of food crops: Since Indian agriculture has to feed a

large population, production of food crops is the first priority of the farmers
almost everywhere in the country. However, in recent years, there has been a
decline in the share of land used for food crops due to various other
commercially most advantageous uses of these land.
(g) Seasonal patterns: India has three distinct agricultural/cropping
seasons. You might have heard about kharif, rabi and zaid. In India there are
specific crops grown in these three seasons. For example rice is a kharif crop
whereas wheat is a rabi crop.

EX.NO.10 GROUP DISCUSSION

FARMING IN INDIA

VENKADASALAM
 You know that India has diversified topography. You have already learnt
about it in the lesson on physiographic of India. The country has Himalayan
mountain ranges extending from Jammu and Kashmir in the west to
Arunachal Pradesh in the North- East. They have hill ranges in the form of
Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats. Do you know India has one of the largest
plain areas of the world in the form of Indo- Ganga plain?

VEERAMANI

Central part of India is dominated by plateau area. Apart from variation

in landform, the country has varieties of climatic conditions, and soil types.
These physical variations along with other factors like availability of
irrigation, use of machinery, modern agricultural inputs like High Yielding
Varieties (HYV) of seeds, insecticides and pesticides have played their
respective roles in the evolution of different farming practices in India.
Some of the major types of farming are discussed below.

TAMILSELVAN

Majority of farmers in India practices subsistence farming. This means

farming for own consumption. In other words, the entire production is largely
consumed by the farmers and their family and they do not have any surplus to
sell in the market. In this type of farming, landholdings are small and
fragmented. Cultivation techniques are primitive and simple. In other words
there is a total absence of modern equipments like tractors and farm inputs
like chemical fertilizers, insecticides and pesticides. In this farming, farmers
mostly cultivate cereals along with oil seeds, pulses, vegetables and
sugarcane.

VASANTH

Commercial farming is just the opposite to subsistence farming. In this

case, most of the produce is sold in the market for earning money. In this
system, farmers use inputs like irrigation, chemical fertilizers, insecticides,
pesticides and High Yielding Varieties of seeds etc. Some of the major
commercial crops grown in different parts of India are cotton, jute, sugarcane,
groundnut etc. Rice farming in Haryana is mainly for commercial purpose as
people of this area are predominantly wheat eaters. However in East and
North-Eastern states of India, rice cultivation would be largely of subsistence
type.

VIKNESH

The basic difference between these two types of farming is the amount of
production per unit of land. In comparison with temperate areas of USA,
Canada, and former USSR, India does not practice extensive cultivation.
When we use large patch of land for cultivation then we call it extensive
farming. Here, total production may be high due to larger area but per unit are
production is low. Intensive Farming records high production per unit of land.
Best example of intensive cultivation is in Japan where availability of land for
cultivation is very limited. Similar kind of situation can be observed in the
state of Kerala in India.

VAITHEESWARAN

It is an estate where a single cash crop is grown for sale. This type of
agriculture involves growing and processing of a single cash crop purely
meant for sale. Tea, coffee, rubber, banana and spices are all examples of
plantation crops. Most of these crops were introduced in India by the
Britishers in the 19th Century. salient features of indian agriculture as below
discussed.

VELU

Subsistence Agriculture: As mentioned earlier, most parts of India have

subsistence agriculture. This type of agriculture has been practised in India
for several hundreds of years and still prevails in a larger part of India in spite
of the large scale change in agricultural practices after independence.
 Pressure of population on Agriculture: Despite increase in urbanization
and industrialization, about 70% of population is still directly or indirectly
dependent on agriculture.

VIJAY

Mechanization of farming: Green Revolution took place in India in the late

sixties and early seventies. After more than forty years of Green Revolution
and revolution in agricultural machinery and equipments, complete
mechanization is still a distant dream

Dependence upon monsoon: Since independence, there has been a rapid

expansion of irrigation infrastructure. Despite the large scale expansion, only
about one third of total cropped area is irrigated today. As a consequence, two
third of cropped areas is still dependent upon monsoon. As you know,
monsoon in India is uncertain and unreliable. This has become even more
unreliable due to change in climate.

VENKADASALAM

Variety of crops: Can you guess why India has a variety of crops? As
mentioned in the beginning of the lesson, India has diversity of topography,
climate and soil. Since India has both tropical and temperate climate, crops of
both the climate are found in India. There are very few countries in the world
that have variety comparable to that of India. You would realize that when we
would discuss the different type of crops in detail. Look at the table No.1 to
get an idea
EX.NO.11 MOCK INTERVIEW

Interviewer : Good Morning! Please take your seat.

Candidate : Good Morning Sir!
Interviewer : What is your Name?
Candidate : I am Venkadasalam.K
Interviewer : Tell me something about yourself.
Candidate : Well, Sir, I have completed by under graduation in
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING from AVS college of
Technology. I have done my internship at GE, Salem. I have also
undergone courses on java and Auto cad from pro-E, Chennai.
Interviewer : Seems to me that your qualifications are prefect for the job here;
the first posting may be at Kolkata, however, so are you willing
to relocate?
Candidate : Relocating would not be a problem. Sir.
Interviewer : What are the strategies you will employ to ensure teamwork
for projects?
Candidate : Sir, I am having experience in coordination events and projects
during my college days. I will take the trouble of establishing
good interpersonal relationships with every individual in the
team. I will see that each one is part of the decisions that are taken
and I believe that once a person is made to feel important and
responsible for the end product of the team,he will definitely put
in his best.
Interviewer :Thank you that will be all!
Candidate :Thank You, Sir!