PUNJAB GROUP OF COLLEGES

Pre First Year (2020)

F.Sc / I.C.S. / I.Com Test-1 (Solution)
Roll No:___________
English Time Allowed: 60 min.
Maximum Marks: 30

Q.1 Choose the right option in meaning to the underlined words: (1 × 5 = 5)

i. Impulsively, she dropped them into her purse.

(A) manageably (B) slowly

(C) spontaneously (D) angrily

ii. She made a contemptuous noise.

(A) loud (B) respectful

(C) resonant (D) scornful

iii. Mr. Steward’s tone had been _________.

(A) offensive (B) charming

(C) defensive (D) alluring

iv. The round drops are brightened by _________

(A) moonlight (B) sunshine

(C) rain (D) rainbow

v. He __________ out five minutes ago.

(A) goes (B) will go

(C) went (D) had gone

Q.2 Answer (in 3-5 lines/sentences) the following questions from Book-1(Short Stories)

and Book-3 (poems): (2 × 4 = 8)

i. What does the poet hope in the poem, “The Rain”?

Ans. W.H.Davies is hopeful to have a lovely sight after rain because he is an optimistic person and
wants to see this world a happy place. He thinks that rain will wash every speck of dust and
make everything lovely.

ii. Where does the Night Mail pass from?

Ans. It passes from a wide range of landscape. It climbs up smoothly over small hills. Sometimes, it
moves down the plains and grassy fields present on the slope.

iii. What were the reasons Norma gave to her husband to accept the offer?

Ans. Norma told her husband that it might be a kind of psychological research or some eccentric
millionaire was doing it. She argued that it was not immoral to kill an unknown person by a
strange method to get money and improve their lives.

iv. What kind of box did Norma find by the door?

Ans. Norma found a cube-shaped carton sealed with tape by her front door. Inside the box was a push-
button unit fastened to a small wooden box.

Q.3 Write a letter to your friend asking him to lend you his camera. (6)

Examination Hall,

A.B.C. (City)

April 9, 2020

Dear Friend,/My dear Friend,

• Background: college trip

• Camera as necessary

• Certain qualities of camera

• Assurance of safety

Yours truly,

X.Y.Z.
 Write an application to the principal of your college requesting him to remit your
fine/library fine.

The Principal,

Govt.College,

A.B.C. (City)

Sir,

• Introduction

• Background

• Indispensable reason

• Financial position

• Assurance of responsible behavior in future

May 15, 2020 Yours obediently,

X.Y.Z.

Q.4 Explain the following lines with reference to the context: (5)

Birds turn their heads as she approaches

Stare from bushes at her blank-faced coaches.
Sheep-dogs cannot turn her course;
They slumber on with paws across.
Ans: Reference:
These lines have been taken from “Night Mail” by W.H.Auden.
Context:
The poet admires the Night Mail in this poem. He says that it brings luxury, ease and comfort in
our lives. It has humane characteristics as it treats both the rich and the poor alike. It carries
cheques, postal orders and letters for everyone. We have become immune to it as it is no more a
curious thing even for birds and animals.
Explanation:
In these lines the poet tells us that the train proceeds and passes on from one point to another
point roaring. He also describes the reaction of the birds. They look at it with surprise and
curiosity. They realize that the coach has an impassive face. The poet says that some animals like
sheep-dogs are conscious of the glaring fact that they are unable to affect the journey of the
railway carriages, so they do not move and keep on enjoying their sleep.
Q.5 Punctuate the following extract from Book-I . (2)

mrs lewis yes this is the lenox hill hospital

Ans: “Mrs. Lewis?” “Yes?” “This is the Lenox Hill Hospital.”

Q.6 Translate the following paragraph into Urdu. (4)

I just won’t take it in, she thought. She went inside and started dinner. Later, she went into the
front hall.Opening the door, she picked up the package and carried it into the kitchen, leaving it
on the table.

Ans:

‫ و ه ا ﻧ د ر ﭼ ﻠ ﯽ ﮔ ﺋ ﯽ ا و ر ﮐ ﮭ ﺎ ﻧ ﺎ ﭘ ﮑ ﺎ ﻧ ﺎ ﺷ ر و ع ﮐ ر د ﯾ ﺎ ۔ ﺑ ﻌ د‬، ‫ ا س ﻧ ﮯ ﺳ و ﭼ ﺎ‬، ‫ﻣ ﯾ ں ﺑ ﻠﮑ ل ا ﺳ ﮯ ا ﻧ د ر ﻧ ﮩ ﯾ ں ﻟ ﮯ ﮐ ر ﺟ ﺎ ؤ ں ﮔ ﺋ ﯽ‬
، ‫ ﭘ ﺎ ر ﺳ ل ا ﭨ ﮭ ﺎﯾ ﺎ‬، ‫ا ز ا ں و ه ا ﻧ د ر و ﻧ ﯽ ﮨ ﺎ ل ﻣ ﯾ ں ﮔ ﺋ ﯽ ۔ د ر و ا ز ه ﮐ ﮭ و ﻻ‬

‫اﭨﮭ ﺎ ﮐ ر ﺑ ﺎو ر ﭼ ﯽ ﺧ ﺎﻧﮯ ﻣ ﯾں ﻟﮯ آ ﺋ ﯽ او ر ﻣ ﯾز ﭘر ر ﮐ ﮭ د ﯾ ﺎ‬

Q.7 Candidates whose medium of examination is English will write an essay on the following
topic: (4)

“Social Media and Students”

Ans:

• Definition:
• Facebook, Instagram, whatsapp
• Advantages:
• Connectivity
• Research
• E-books
• Online learning
• Disadvantages:
• Addiction (ADD)
• Distraction
• Plethora of information
• No physical activity
• False sense of connection
• Privacy
• Plagiarism