UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL PUNJAB

ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE

COURSE TITLE: ENGLISH – I
OBJECTIVE PART

Course Coordinator: Semester: Fall – 2020

Course Code: Marks: 15
Duration: 35 minutes Date:

Name: ___________________ Registration Number _______________________

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Write your name and registration number on the Question Paper.
2. Read ALL questions carefully.
3. Avoid overwriting.

15

Marks Allowed Marks Obtained

__________________

Instructor’s Signature
SECTION 1: Skimming & Scanning
Read the text below and answer Questions 1–7

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Revised July 2011
This applies to all persons on the school campus
In cases of emergency (e.g. fire), find the nearest teacher who will:
Send a messenger quickly to the Office or inform the Office via phone ext. 99.

PROCEDURE FOR EVACUATION

1. Warning of an emergency evacuation will be marked by a number of short bell rings. (In the
event of a power failure, this may be a hand-held bell or siren.)
2. All class work will cease immediately.
3. Students will leave their bags, books and other possessions where they are.
4. Teachers will take the class rolls.
5. Classes will vacate the premises using the nearest staircase. If these stairs are inaccessible, use
the nearest alternative staircase. Do not use the lifts. Do not run.
6. Each class, under the teacher’s supervision, will move in a brisk, orderly fashion to the paved
quadrangle area adjacent to the car park.
7. All support staff will do the same.
8. The Marshalling Supervisor, Ms. Randall, will be wearing a prominent red cap and she will be
waiting there with the master timetable and staff list in her possession.
9. Students assemble in the quad with their teacher at the time of evacuation. The teacher will do
a head count and check the roll.
10. Each teacher sends a student to the Supervisor to report whether all students have been
accounted for. After checking, students will sit down (in the event of rain or wet pavement they
may remain standing).
11. The Supervisor will inform the Office when all staff and students have been accounted for.
12. All students, teaching staff and support personnel remain in the evacuation area until the All
Clear signal is given.
13. The All Clear will be a long bell ring or three blasts on the siren.
14. Students will return to class in an orderly manner under teacher guidance.
Questions 1–7

Choose the best options for the statements given below

1. In an emergency, a teacher will either phone the office or _______________.
ring a bell
send a messenger
run to the office

2. The signal for evacuation will normally be several __________________.

students leaving all their possessions
teachers sending a message to the office
short bell rings

3. If possible, students should leave the building by the _______________.

a) short bell rings
b) nearest staircase
c) elevators

4. How should the students walk out of the class?

a) In an inorganized and hurried way
b) In an organized and slow way
c) In an organized and hurried way

5. Why will Ms. Randall be wearing a red cap?

a) Because she is a Supervisor
b) Because she will be feeling cold
c) Because she needs to stand out

6. What will the teacher do after doing a headcount?

a) Mark the roll
b) Report to Ms. Randall
c) Tell students to sit down

7. After the _______________, everyone may return to class.

a) three short bells
b) Ms. Randall’s signal
c) long bells ring
SECTION 2
Read the text below and answer Questions 8–15.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS HOUSE

International Students House is a unique club and accommodation centre for British and
overseas students in London. It is located in the heart of London's West End and is close to all
public transport facilities
ACCOMMODATION
» Comfortable accommodation for up to 450 people in single, twin, 3/4 bedded and multi-bedded
rooms.
» 44 self-contained flats for married students and families.
» Long and short stays welcomed.

MEMBERSHIP
Club membership is open to all full-time students, professional trainees, student nurses and au
pairs. Membership costs are kept to an absolute minimum to enable the widest possible access.
You can join for as little as one month and for up to one year at a time. Membership entitles you
to use the various facilities of the House. It has:

* Restaurants
* Student bars and coffee shop
* Study rooms
* Clubs and societies
* Aerobics and fitness training
* Discos, dance, jazz and cinema
* Travel and excursions and much more!
Before membership, the best way to check out all we have on offer is to drop in any Tuesday
evening between 7.15 pm and 8.30 pm for Open House in the Club Room. This is an
opportunity for you to meet the staff and other club members, enjoy a free cup of coffee and find
out all about what's going on. You can take advantage of special membership offers. (Useful tip:
bring along 3 passport size photographs if you wish to take out membership.)
ADVICE SERVICE

Thanks to the support of STA Travel and in association with LCOS (the London Conference on
Overseas Students) International Students House now provides the service of an International
Students Adviser. This new welfare service is open to all students at London's bona-fide
academic institutions. It aims to provide welfare support to help students overcome any personal
or practical difficulties they may be experiencing whilst studying in Britain. One of the key
features of the Advice Service is that the Adviser can be seen during the evenings until about 8
pm, Monday to Thursday.
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR

Unable to get home for Christmas? How about joining in the fun at International Students
House! Check out our special programme of activity taking place over the Christmas period.
Even come and stay - the House will be offering reduced accommodation rates for students wishing to
spend a few days in London over Christmas. We'll also have an exciting New Year's Eve party so come
and join us and ring in the new year in the spirit of internationalism.

Questions 8-15
Choose the best options for the statements given below
8.  The club has long-term accommodation.
a) True
b) False
c) Not given

9.  Membership must be renewed monthly.

a) True
b) False
c) Not given

10.  The club provides subsidised restaurant meals.

a) True
b) False
c) Not given

11.  The club is open to non-members on Tuesday evenings.

a) True
b) False
c) Not given

12.  STA Travel help finance the Students Adviser.

a) True
b) False
 c) Not given

13.  The services of the Students Adviser are free to all club members.
a) True
b) False
c) Not given

14.  You must make an appointment to see the Students Adviser.

a) True
b) False
c) Not given

15.  There will be extra charges for accommodation over the Christmas period.
a) True
b) False
c) Not given