SEMISTER-II : ENGLISH DEGREE 1ST YEAR

MODEL PAPER-I
ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY
A Course in Reading & Writing Skills
MODEL PAPER (ISSUED BY THE UNIVERSITY)
Semester-II
Max Marks: 75 Time: 3 hours
Section-A
I. Answer any TWO of the following in about 50 words each: 2x5=10M
1. What does Betrand Russell say when a person finds himself getting angry about a difference ofopinion?
2. How can one guard oneself from a false sense of self-esteem, according to Russell?
3. How does Ruskin Bond bring out the narrator’s meeting with the girl?
4. Write a short note on the theme of The Night Train at Deoli.
II. Answer any TWO of the following in about 50 words each: 2x5=10M
1. How does Shelley address the West Wind?
2. What is the theme of the poem, Ode to the West Wind”.
3. Summarize the poem “Coromandel Fishers” by Sarojini Naidu.
4. Sketch Upagupta’s character.
III. Answer any TWO of the following in about 50 words: 2x5=10M
1. What is the irony of the story ‘An Astrologer’s Day’?
2. Sketch the character of the Astrologer.
3. Write a note on the important contributions of Florence Nightingale?
4. How did Florence Nightingale influence the Nursing profession?
Section - B
IV. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: 1x5=5M
A good way of ridding yourself of certain kinds of dogmatism is to become aware of opinions held in
social circles different from your own. When I was young, I lived much outside my own country in
France, Germany, Italy, and the United States. I found this very profitable in diminishing the intensity of
insular prejudice. If you cannot travel, seek out people with whom you disagree, and read a newspaper
belonging to a party that is not yours. If the people and the newspaper seem mad, perverse, and wicked,
remind yourself that you seem so to them. In this opinion both parties may be right, but they cannot both
be wrong. This reflection should generate a certain caution.
1. Who is the author of the above passage?
2. Which reflection should generate a caution?
3. Which word in the passage means ‘bias’?
4. ‘my own country’, The country referred to here is…?
5. What helped the writer in diminishing the intensity of insular prejudice?
Section-C
VI. Read the instructions and answer the following questions:
A) Add a Prefix, Suffix or another word to form a meaningful word: 3x1= 3M
1. _____ship 2. direct______ 3.extra_____
B) Write One Word Substitutes: 3x1=3M
1. A person who is indifferent to the pains and pleasures of life

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2. Study of origin of words
3.One who loves mankind
C) Supply the right collocation: 3x1= 3M
1. The internet added a new ————— to crime,
a) Area b) Dimension c) Zone d) Criminality.
2. I was ————— disappointed when I failed my driving test.
a) Bitterly b) Strongly c) Forcefully d) Largely.
3. There has been a dramatic ———— in the way we see modern society.
a) Alteration b) Variation c) Amendment d) Shift
D) Use the following expressions in your own sentences: 3x1= 3M
1) a bone of contention 2) a lion’s share 3) look after
E) Make a Note of the following passage. 1x5= 5M
The functions of the Universities have steadily increased over the centuries and today they have to play
a variety of roles. First, to foster the spirit of free inquiry, and promote independent and critical thinking;
second, to be a repository of knowledge, responsible for its transmission through teaching and extra-
mural activities; thirdly, to be the place for the pursuit, generation and application of new knowledge;
fourthly, to be the training ground for through professionals, including doctors, engineers, business
managers and administrators; fifthly, to render service to society, anticipating its needs and assisting in
the fulfillment of social and economic objectives; sixthly, to promote values and assist in the preservation
of culture and traditions.
F) Expand any ONE of the following ideas: 1x4=4M
1. No pains, no gains.
2. All that glitters is not gold.
G) You are the Secretary of the Literary Club of your college. Prepare Minutes of the Meeting in which you
have discussed the arrangements for the annual Literary Fest. 1x4=4M
H) You are applyingfor the post oftheManagement Executive.The requisite qualification and skills needed
are Graduate in Commerce, computer knowledge and good communication skills. Candidates with
experience will be given preference. Prepare Curriculum Vitae. 1x5=5M
I) 1.Write a letter your Father about your preparation for the exams and your future plans. 1x5=5M
(OR)
2. Write a letter to the Editor of a new paper on the poor sanitary conditions in your locality.
J)
1. Send an e mail to the Manager of a publishing house requesting him to provide you with the details of the
latest books for the preparation of the competitive examination you are appearing. 1x5=5M
(OR)
2. Write an email to the Hiring Manager of a famous IT company for the post of Programmer.

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ANSWERS

I) 1. Refer comprehensive Answer Page No.4 2. Refer comprehensive Answer Page No.4
3. Q.No.1 Page No. 9 4. Refer comprehensive Answer Page No. 11

II) 1.Q.No.6 Page No.13 2.Q.No.1 Page No.12

3.Q.No.1 Page No.18 4.Refer Comprehensive Answer Page.16

III) 1.Refer Comprehensive Answer Page No. 22 2 Q.No.4 Page No. 23,24
3.Q.No.2,3 Page No.20 4.Q.No.4 Page No. 20,21

IV 1. Ans: Bertrand Russell

2. Ans: The reflection of both parties may be right, but they cannot be wrong ... it should
generate a caution.
3.Ans: Prejudice
4. Ans: England/ United kingdom
5 Ans: The living habit of outside countries in France , Germany, Italy and the U.S.A helped
writer in diminishing the intensity of insular prejudice.
V) A:1.Ans: Friend ship or Relation ship or leader ship
2. Ans: Direction
3. Ans: Extraordinary
B: 1.Ans: Stoic
2.Ans: Etymology
3.Ans: Philanthropist
C: 1.Ans: Criminality
2.Ans: Bitterly
3.Ans: Variation
D: 1.Ans: A Bone of contention = A subject or cause of dispute
Ex: The examination system has long been a bone of contention in this country.
2. Ans: A lion’s share = the largest part of something
Ex: My sister grabbed a lion’s share of Biryani
3.Ans: Look after = To take care of
Ex: Good children always look after their parents.
E. Ans:Note - Making
Title: - The Functions of the Universities
The functions of the Universities have steadily increased to play a variety of roles:-
1. First, to promote independent and critical thinking.
2. Second, to be a repository of knowledge, responsible for its transmission through teaching.
3. Thirdly, generation and application of new knowledge.
4. Fourthly, to be the training ground for through profession.
5. Fifthly, to render service to society.
6. Sixthly, to promote values and assist in the preservation of culture and traditions.

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F) 1. No pains, no gains.
Speculation necessary for success
The man who is afraid of taking risks can never hope for success. By doing his routine work in
his particular sphere, all he can hope to attain is Bare subsistence. Wealth is not for a man like
him: it is reserved for those few who are always actuated by a spirit of adventure and by an iron
determination to fight down all obstacles that stand in the way of success. The world is not a bed
of roses.
2. All that glitters is not gold.
Outward appearance can be greatly misleading. Gold is a very valuable metal. It has an
attractive glittering appearance too. But it does not mean that everything which glitters like gold
should be precious. there are utterly valueless things that look like gold and taking them on their
face value in unwise. On the contrary, some of the dull looking things possess immense value.
Their appearance is in no way proportionate to the great value they have. This is true of human
beings also. A person may be good looking having an attractive character. But he may not possess
any real ability or talent. He can even turn out to be unscrupulous too. A man must be judged on
the basis of his abilities and not on his external appearance. Many of the truly good and great
men are humble. Goodness and perfection do not go with gaudiness. Like shinning glass pieces
which dazzle and glitter like diamonds the appearance of men can be greatly misleading. Therefore
estimation and analysis of people on the basis of mere appearance is an unwise approach.
g. MINUTES
Meeting of the members of Literary club of the college Time : 10 A.m
Date : 01 August 2021
Venue : Seminars Hall in V.R .College , Nellore.
Present : Mr. S.M. Rao, Principal & Chairperson of Literary club
Mr.N. Natarajan, President
Mrs. D. Rani, Secretary
Mr. K. Hari, Treasurer
Welcome Address : Mr. S.M. Rao, in the chair, called the meeting of order.
Approval of Meeting : The Secretary to the Literary club moved that the minutes of the meeting
and the members resolved to approve the minutes.
Report of the Secretary : The Secretary presented his views on the arrangements for the annual
Literary fest. The members unanimously approved the report.
Report of the Treasurer : The Treasurer presented his report and gave the details of the expenses
for the annual Literary Fest and showed an existing balance of Rs.1,50,500/- in he literary club
Account. The members approved the report of the Treasurer.
Annual Literary Fest Proposal : Details relating to the date, venue, programmes, budget and
others arrangements were discussed and decisions taken for the grand annual Literary Fest.
Adjournment : There being no other objections, the chairperson adjourned the meeting.
D.Rani
Secretary of Literary Club of V.R.College,
Nellore.
01 August 2021.
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H) UNIT-V (CURRICULUM VITAE/ RESUME AND COVER LETTER)
Kumar Varun
12, Govinda swamy street,
George Town, Vijayawada-530001.
Email:Varun283@gmail.com
Cell no.9329486050
Achievements :
a. Educational :
b. Project Profile:
b. Computer Kowledge:
DEGREE 1ST YEAR
RESUME
(i) B.Com Computer Science (2016-19)
Govt.Degree College,Vijayawada
(ii) Higher Secondary course (2011-2013)
St.John higher secondary school, Vijayawada
92%(aggregate):III rank in district
Bio-medical instrumentation and signal
processing – a comparative study of the cardiac
and respiratory rates of human beings and
animals leading to the perfecting techniques in
treating acute respiratory tract problems in
asthma patients.
C, C+ +, turbo , Java

Co-Curricular activities:
a. Seminars/Conferences:
b.Work shops attended:
Extra –Curricular activities :
Cricket, Tournament.
Professional objectives :
Career plan and objectives :
Personal data :
place and date of birth
Languages known
References : (i)Mr................
Attended a three-day All-India Seminar on
Techniques in Programming (September 2017)
Attended a two-week training in the use of
computer graphics in filmmaking
(Decimber2018)
(a) Represented the college in inter collegiate
(b) Conducted a blood donation camp in college
(c) Active participant in the English Association
activities and cultural programmes.
(a) To work in the organization with utmost
dedication and commitment.
(b) To assist all senior officials and colleagues
(a) M.Com is an indispensable qualification for a
computer graduate. Plan to obtain M.Sc. as
a private candidate.
Chennai,07/02/1999
English, Telugu and Hindi
Head, Department of ............
Govt. Degree College,Vijayawada.
(ii) Mrs.....................
Lecturer, Department of ..........
Govt, Degree College, Vijayawada.
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I : 1)
Write a letter your Father about your preparation for the exams and your future plalns.
Government Junior College
Rangasaipet
Warangal
18 January 2019
Dear Father
I’am fine here. How are you all there? I am preparing well for my Annual exams
which are going to start next week.
Through your letter, I know that you are anxious to know more about my preparation for the
exams. Our syllabus was completed in December. We need not worry about that. And I am well
prepared and confident regarding all subjects, except Physics. The theory part is ok but I am
rattled by some of the difficult problems, especially in Mechanics. Mechanics is a hard nut to
crack. But, don’t worry. We have ample time and also good lecturers who are always ready to
come to our rescue. Other than that I have revised the entire syllabus twice. I will definitely get a
good percentage in the Annual Exam. After the annual exams, we have short-term coaching for
CIVILS. So, I will continue my preparation for the Public exams as well as for CIVILS. Once all
the exams are over I can relax.
I am doing well. You need not feel anxious about my exams. How is mom ? I miss both of
you a lot. Take care.
Yours affectionately
Anvesh
M.Ramakrishna
1-127,BC colony, Inavolu, Warangal Dt.
I : 2)
Write a letter to the Editor of a news paper on the poor sanitary conditions in your locality.
From :
K.Yadaiah
Plot No.16, Saraswathi Nagar colony
Saroor Nagar, Hyderabad -10.

To,
The Editor
Deccan Herald
R.P. Road, Secunderabad.
Sir,
Kindly allow me to draw your attention towards the insanitary conditions in my locality. At the
main entrance of the locality there lie heaps of trash. A Part of the road has been dug for reasons
unknown and rain water has collected in it. This provides a good breeding ground for mosquitoes
and a few cases of Cholera and Malaria have already been reported to a nearby hospital. The rain
water carries the rubbish all over the streets making it difficult to walk. The foul smell of the
stinking garbage is hard to bear. The streets of the locality are in need of immediate repair.
The colony sweepers have not been doing their job for the last two months. Our complaint about
them to the Sanitary Inspector of this locality has fallen on deaf ears.
The authorities are requested to sympathise with the conditions and take effective steps as early
as possible.

Yours truly,
YADAIAH
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J) 1.Send an e mail to the Manager of a publishing house requesting him to provide you with the
details of the latest books for the preparation of the competitive examination you are appearing .
British Council
No.737, Anna Salai
Chennai
Tamil Nadu 600002
Dear Sir
We are pleased to announce to the friends, supporters and distributors of Premium Publishers
about the release of the new classic books for students. These books are designed to encourage
reading habit among the children from age 13-18 years old. It has been brought out by the eminent
persons in the respective field of their interest. Each book is supported with a sample of short
stories also. To encourage smart learning the books are also available in CDs forms too. We are
pleased to inform you that we provide 30% discount for the first with us with price and discount
amount for your easy reference.
Thanking you
Yours faithfully
(T.S. Nehal), Sales Manager

J: 2) From :
anthony123@gmail.com Date:14-10-2020
anthony applicant
MA02108-555-555-555

To,
ericlee111@gmail.com
567 North street, Boston,
Subject : Post of programmer
Dear Mr. Lee:
This letter is to express my interest in your posting on Dice.com for an experienced Software
Developer. With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Master’s degree in- information
Technology, and hands-on experience using. Net languages to create and implement software
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I enjoy being challenged and engaging with projects that require me to work outside my comfort
and knowledge set, as continuing to learn new languages and development techniques are
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Your listed requirements closely match my background and skills. A few I would like to
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· Highly skilled in designing, testing, and developing software
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I’ve attached a copy of my resume that details my projects and experience in software development.
I can be reached anytime via my cell phone, 555-555-5555 or via email at anthony123@gmail.com
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this
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Anthony Applicant (signature hard copy letter) Anthony Applicant

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