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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
DEGREE THIRD YEAR VIth SEMESTER
TELANGANA STATE UNIVERSITIES
UNIT - 1
1. TELEVISION
ROALD DAHL
About the author :- Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short writer, screen writer etc. He recognized as
one of the greatest story tellers for children of the 20th century. His books deal with fantasy and comic.
In the poem “Television “ Roald Dahl states that the television is a hypnotizer which dulls the imagination
of children by all the filth ( dirt/ smut ) it telecasts.
According to the poet, children who watch the television just constantly stare at the screen greatly
influenced by the shows which makes them to do or think of anything else.
Poet says that television is turning our young generation into zombies. Values, morals and ethics are
thrown into the dustbin, the media is providing bizare information.
He further states that before the television had come, children used to spend their time reading
books, it develops their imagination and sharpens their minds. Sadly however, it is very difficult today to
rid the idiot box from our homes of course there are some good points about television watching especially,
where the news is concerned to make the pupil aware of what is happening in the society. But most of the
time the television is unable to censor the content being broadcast which ultimately leads to a sort of early
maturation of young minds.
In all, the poem focuses on the concerns about the ill-effects of television on the young minds of
young children. The poet’s opinion is the television kills the imagination of children. It also distraits them
from the joy of reading. The poem is written not from a child but from an adult’s point of view
: - JK ROWLING
About the author: - “The fringe benefits of failure and the importance of imagination” is an inspiring
message from JK Rowling. She is known the author of the best selling fantasy series Harry Porter.
Rowling’s life is a classic story of rags to riches.
The present selection is an extract from the graduation speech delivered by JK Rowling at Harvard
University on June 05, 2008.
The present speech recalling her own graduation ceremony and drawing on her humble background,
she delivers a moving speech full of ideas and hopes. Motivating the graduating students to pursue success.
She came up with two core lessons: Appreciate the value of falling and recognize the importance of
imagination. JK Rowling explains benefits of failure. She says her parents were very poor so they wanted
her to study vocational degree, because it was income providing course, but JK Rowling was interested in
English literature. Rowling says failure means different things to different people. She told the knowledge
that they have emerged wiser and stranger from setbacks. Failure has many advantages. First it eliminates
what is unnecessary in us, and then it shows to us our inner strength. It reveals our determination and
discipline.
Rowling explained the second theme of the importance of imagination. Imagination means one’s
ability to see what is not there. It invents innovations and creations. In the present address JK Rowling
speaks about another kind of imagination. She says imagination makes their world better than what they are
now. Many people do not exercise this power of imagination at all. She urges the young graduates to utilize
their abilities and advantages.
Finally she advises them not to be afraid of failure and emphasizes the importance of imagination.
UNIT - 2
1. ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ELIZABETH RALPH MERTZ
About the author:- Elizabeth mertz is a professor at the university of WISCON SIN LAW SCHOOL,
where she teaches family law courses. She is a leading linguistic and legal anthropologist. Her early
research focused on language, identity and politics in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
Her publications include “The language of law school: Learning to” Think like a lawyer “in 2007.
The present poem “Accomplishments” deals with gender roles and in a humorous manner
highlights the differential expectations for mothers and fathers. The poem describes how men and women
seem to operate in two distinct spheres. While women are naturally expected to take care of the domestic
sphere and the men are in public spheres.
Men’s role seen as the provider and protector and women’s role seen as the care taker of both the home and
the family. While the men’s contribution is celebrated but the women’s contribution remains invisible
labor.
The poet is asking the questions without women, how men got the success. The author questions
who took care of their toddlers when Aristotle was writing his books? And when Milton was searching for
rhymes. If the women were not taking care of the toddlers, did they accomplish their work? Next poet talks
about Dante who contemplated hell, and Sonnets of Shakespeare. Did they had their juniors to disturb
them? Next she talks about teachings of Socrates and Plato’s phedo, and then she asks Edmund Broke, if
he had his kid’s ablutions, would he have spoken on revolutions? And again asks Homer and Aesop, how
did they become famous for their work? Because there was a woman to take care her children. And then
she talks about Newton and Darwin, when they were busy with their work, who prepared food? Because
of their wives they concentrated on their work.
Finally, the poet expresses the greatness of woman behind every man’s accomplishment. They clear
all their tasks and manage both house and their family. And taking care of their children though they are the
students of a university. How great the woman is! How difficult it is for woman to succeed! In spite of the
difficulties. She continues as a wife to husband and as a mother to children.
UNIT - 3
RESUME: - Resume is a French word, it means “summary” of our qualifications, skills and experience. It
is a brief statement and it is not more than one or both sides of an A4 size sheet.
A Resume uses bullets and avoids narrative and Resume is usually written for a particular job,
highlighting the skills. A Resume is more suited for people with previous work experience or to apply for
jobs. The word resume is used mostly in the USA and Canada.
CURRICULAM VITAE ( CV ) :- CV is a Latin word, which means “ course of life “ is also a summary,
but it is longer and more detailed. In addition of academic qualifications and professional experience a CV
includes other information, such as hobbies, awards, honours, etc. It is at least two or three pages long. A
CV displays general talent rather than specific skills for a specific position and information about degrees,
jobs and etc. It is suitable for fresh graduates.
CV is more common in the UK, Europe, New Zealand and many commonwealth countries.
Bio – Data includes the information such as date of birth, religion, nationality, residence, and
marital status etc, such personal details are never included in a resume or CV, which contain mostly
professional information.
Bio – Data uses mostly in south Asian countries such as India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
1. Personal information
Name, date of birth/age, postal address, contact details such as mobile and e-mail address.
Keep this section as short as possible. Do not give any information that is not essential. Do not give
more than one postal address.
2. Education
List the most recent qualification first. Provide the years of study and the names of the institutions
where you have studied and include the optional subjects.
3. Experience
List the most recent experience first. Provide the name of yours employer, job title, and more
importantly, what you actually did and achieved in that hob. Part time work also can mention.
4. Skills
You can include Language skill, Technical skills such as computer skills and any other skills
Here you can mention hobbies such reading books, etc. and if you have own awards or honours or
published any articles, jointly or yourself, give details.
6. References
Give two names – one from your place of study and one from your work place. If you do not have
any work experience, give the reference of an older family friend who has known you for some time.
1. Personal information
2. Skills and Abilities
3. Career History
4. Education and Training
5. Interests and Achievements
6. References
Sample Chronological CV
K. Sanjay
H.No 14-47, Teacher’s colony, Achampet, Nagarkurnool, Telangana - 509375
Mobile: 98850 98850, E-mail: sanjay@gmail.com
Education
Functional CV
K. Sanjay
I am a postgraduate in MBA with specialization of marketing where I did projects on marketing and
which gave me immense knowledge of marketing. I am looking for a challenging position in an
organisation to utilise my skills and knowledge.
I have developed skills in languages and computer. Fluent in English at all areas. Mastered at typing
in multiple languages. Very good at customer service and sales and promotion.
Career History
Education
I am interested in reading books and writing articles to the newspapers. I won number of prizes in
creative writing. Recently I won the best employee in the field of sales promotions.
References
Mr. K Purnachandar Mrs. CH Bavani
Head, Department of IT Head, Department of Accounts
Pragathi Institutions Sidhartha Institutions
Mobile: 9848098480 Mobile: 9848012345
GRAMMAR
One-word substitutes are words that can be used to replace a group of words or a full sentence without any
loss of meaning.
RELATIVE CLAUSES
Exercise I
Exercise II
Exercise III
Combine the two sentences using who, whose, which/that, where or when.
1. You borrowed a novel from the library. Have you read it?
Have you read the novel which you borrowed form the library?
2. I met a dancer. He knows you. –
I met a dancer who knows you
3. We stayed at a hotel. We met an animal rights activist at the hotel.
We stayed at a hostel where we met an animal rights activist at the hotel.
4. She works in a company. The company’s work ethic is very good.
She works in a company whose work ethic is very good
5. I still remember the day. Our first pet came home that day.
I still remember the day when our first pet came home.
Exercise IV
1. The hill station which we spent our vacation was very beautiful. ( where)
2. Do you know the name of the river who flows through the city? ( which)
3. The people which work in the stadium are very friendly. (who)
4. That was the year where severe losses were incurred. (when)
1. Tell Inform
2 But However
3 Check Verify
4 Help Assist
5 Put off Postpone
6 Look into Investigate
7 Get Obtain
8 Live Reside
9 Empty Vacant
10 Dad Father
Exercise - 1
1. She said to her boss, “My --------- works at a factory.” (dad / father)
2. He --------- his mobile for any messages. ( checked / verified)
3. My friend ------- me about this issue. ( told / informed)
4. The government has ordered the CBI to ---------- the case. (look into / investigate)
5. “ I need your ----- in solving this problem,” said the chairperson to the committee members.
(help / assistance)
Exercise - 2
SENTENCE TYPES
Exercise 1.
Exercise 2
Identify the subject or the noun group and the verb group in the following sentences.
Exercise 3
1. I have already written to him ------- (but / so) I expect a reply soon.
2. You can keep this bag ------- ( so / or) look for a new one.
3. He could not catch the bus ------ ( nor / or ) was he able take the train.
4. This land is fertile ------ ( but / therefore) we paid a high price for it.
5. The boy worked very hard ------ (so / but) he could not achieve his goal.
Exercise 4
Exercise 5
1. They were going by car ---- ( because / so) it was more comfortable.
2. ---------- ( though / because) he was only 15, they offered him a seat in the university.
3. Aeroplanes carry parachutes --------- (that / because) the crew can escape in case of an
emergency.
4. The security forces ordered ------- ( that / if) the area should be cleared.
5. The announcer explained ------- ( why / though) the train was delayed.
Exercise 6
Exercise 7
Exercise 8
APPROPRIACY
Exercise 1
Identify the formal and informal ways of greeting among the following.
6. What’s up? ( I )
7. How’s it going? ( I )
8. How is life? ( I )
9. How have you been keeping? ( F )
10. I trust that everything is well ( F )
Exercise 2
FORMAL INFORMAL
Exercise 3
Give gender-fair or gender-neutral alternatives to the following words, phrases and usages.
1. Miss / Mrs Ms
2. Actress Actor /Artist / Star
3. Salesman / Salesgirl / Salesboy Sales person
4. Poetess Poet / Writer
5. Common man Person
6. Man-made Hand-made / Artificial
7. The best man for the job The best person for the job
8. May the best man win! May the best person win!
9. Mankind Human beings
10. Man of the match Player of the match
Exercise 4
COMMON ERRORS
Exercise 1