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BEST
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ENGLISH PROFICIENCY-II
Contents
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Conversing-II
Unit 4
Writing Skills-II
Unit 5
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Q 1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow it:
Birbal was the favourite minister of king Akbar. The king's brother-in-law,
Hussain Khan, was very jealous of him. He wanted Birbal's job and asked his
sister, the queen, to help him get it. Out of love for her brother, the queen said
to Akbar, "I want you to make my brother minister at your court in place of
Birbal."
The king was perplexed. "How can I tell Birbal to leave his job for no reason?"
he asked.
After thinking for some time, the queen said: "Ask him to do something that is
impossible. When he is not able to do it, tell him to get out. When you are in
the garden tomorrow, tell Birbal to bring me to you. I will refuse to come, so
you can dismiss him."
The next day Akbar sat sadly in his garden. When Birbal asked him why he was
upset, he said, "Your queen, my begum is angry with me and refuses to talk to
me. If you bring her to me here, I'll give you a prize. But if you don't, I'll take
Birbal went to the queen and said: "Begum sahiba, Jahanpanah wants you in
the garden. Please..." Before he could finish his sentence, a messenger came
and whispered something in Birbal's ears. The queen tried hard to listen but the
only words she could hear were: “She is beautiful.” Birbal turned to the queen
and said: "Forgive me, Begum sahiba. You don't have to come to the garden
Ignoring Birbal's words, the curious queen quickly ran to the garden. She was
surprised to see the king alone. The king was also surprised and said, "You told
The queen told him about Birbal and the messenger. The king was very amused.
He sent for Birbal and gave him a reward.
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(A) Write 'True' or 'False' against the statements given below. Also, correct the
(iii) The queen refused to come to the garden because she was angry with the
king.
(v) The queen did not expect that the king would be alone in the garden.
Answer -
(i) True
(ii) Wrong
(iii) True
(iv) True
(v) True
(B) On the basis of the given passage, answer the following questions in two to
four sentences each, using your own words as far as possible:
(ii) What method did the queen suggest for the dismissal of Birbal?
(iii) Do you think Birbal understood the queen's nature well? Give reasons for
your answer
Answer -
(i) No, Akbar was perplexed. Because Akbar thinks that how can he tell Birbal to
leave his job for no reason.
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(ii) The queen said: “Ask him to do something that is impossible. When he is not able
to do it, tell him to get out. When you are in the garden tomorrow, tell Birbal to bring
(iii) Yes, Because Birbal said “She is beautiful.” Birbal turned to the queen and said:
"Forgive me, Begum sahiba. You don't have to come to the garden now. The
situation has changed." Ignoring Birbal's words, the curious queen quickly ran to the
Q 2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow it:
2. Sometimes people move from one country to another. People who leave
their country are said to emigrate while those who move into another country
are called immigrants. Immigrants add to the total population whereas
emigrants are subtracted from the total. The movement of people can also
have moved from the countryside to the cities in recent years. This is called
rural to urban migration.
3. People may want to move out of a place for many reasons such as few jobs,
war, natural disaster, famine, etc. These are called 'push factors'. Better
opportunities for work, health care, education and a safer living environment
draw people to a place. These are called 'pull factors'. Sometimes, people may
that is losing people. migration reduces pressure on jobs and resources. The
migrants send home money. They may return at some stage with newer skills.
But on the flip side, it is the skilled that may leave leading to 'brain drain'.
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Also, the size of the country's potential work force gets reduced. And gender
employment.
5. For the host country too, migration has benefits as well as drawbacks.
Migration helps to reduce labour shortages. Further, migrants are more
prepared to take on low paid, low skilled jobs. Their presence also results in a
overcrowding and increase in the cost of services such as health care and
education. Also, there can be disagreements between people of different
(A) The above passage has five paragraphs. These have been numbered for
your convenience. Below are five sub-headings. Match each sub- heading with
(v) Effects of migration on the country from where people move out
Answer -
(i) Paragraph - 4
(ii) Paragraph - 3
(iii) Paragraph - 5
(iv) Paragraph - 1
(v) Paragraph - 2
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(B) On the basis of the given passage, give brief answers to the following
(i) Give any three reasons why people move from one place to another.
(ii) Can migration be beneficial to the country that loses its people? In what
ways?
(iii) What do you think is the attitude of the writer towards migration - for,
Answer -
(i) People may want to move out of a place for many reasons such as few:
Jobs
War
Natural disaster
(ii) migration reduces pressure on jobs and resources, Unemployment is reduced and
people get better job opportunities. Migration helps in improving the quality of life
of people. It helps to improve social life of people as they learn about new culture,
(iii) migration has benefits as well as drawbacks. Migration helps to reduce labour
shortages. Further, migrants are more prepared to take on low paid, low skilled jobs.
Their presence also results in a richer and more diverse culture. However, migration
also results in overcrowding and increase in the cost of services such as health care
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Q 3. (A) Complete each sentence by selecting the correct word from the pair
(i) The mother scolded the child for using_______ (improper / proper) language.
(iii) The boy was trying to study in the_______ (bright/dim) light of a street lamp.
Answer -
i. Improper
ii. Long
iii. Dim
iv. Lose
v. Sum
vi. Talented
vii. Successful
viii. Glamorous
ix. Away
x. Into
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(B) You have seen the following advertisement in today's newspaper. Write a
WANTED
MARKETING EXECUTIVES
(male/female)
Answer -
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Sir,
With reference to your advertisement in Mumbai Times dated 9th June, 2019 for the
post of an. A leading MNC requires enthusiastic young graduates with excellent
communication skills and some experience in sales to market its exciting range of
luxury products High-end Commodities Pvt Ltd 12-B, Connaught Place New Delhi -
I am a young and energetic man, 25 years of age, well qualified and looking for a job
with better prospects. I did my B.A. from Pune University with First class. I have three
can prove that I will do my best to increase the Sales as well as overall activities and
thus give you most satisfaction. I look forward to a favourable interview call. I have
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
Aakib
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Q 4. (A) Complete each sentence by selecting the correct word from the pair
Answer -
i. The
ii. An
iii. The
iv. On
v. In
vi. At
vii. Who
viii. Whom
x. Will
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(B) Describe the popular hill station of Kodaikanal in a paragraph of 100 to 150
Population : 20,446
Connectivity:
Coimbatore
Places of Interest:
Kodaikanal lake: the main attraction of the hill station, spread over 24
Coaker's walk: a one km long walk along a steep slope, offering nice views
Pillar Rocks: over 100-metre-high rocks, 7 kms from Kodaikanal lake, with
Answer - Kodaikanal is a small hilly town located on Palani Hills of Western Ghats in
the Dindigul district about 7001 ft above from mean sea level. It is sandwiched
between the Parappar and Gundar Valleys and largely covered with thick forest of
Eucalyptus, cypress, acacia and Shola Trees. Kodaikanal is one of the most famous hill
stations in India due to its beautiful scenic view. This town is an address of many
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A special type of flower name kurinji is very famous as it blossoms only once in
twelve years. Kodaikannal's area is 21.7 km², its altitude is 2,343 m. It has a
population of 20,446 people. It's most visited in April to June & September to
October. Its nearest airport is Madurai & railhead is Kodaikannal Road. It has direct
Kodaikanal Lake
Situated in the heart of town, this is an artificial lake built by the Sir Vere Henry
Levinge in 1863, the collector of Madurai at that time. Spread over 60 acres, it is the
perfect spot for some R&R. You can indulge in some cycling or boating while here.
There are many shopping centres as well near the lake. See if you can spot the flower
‘kurunji’ - it can be found near the lake. And it's quite rare in that it grows once in
Coaker’s Walk
This path on the edge of mountains will give you a wide-angle view of the town and
lush green valleys. The best part is you can witness the soothing, never-ending
Dolphin’s Nose
To reach here, you have to trek for about a kilometre from Vattakanal Hamlet.
Dolphin’s Nose is nothing but a vivid peak shaped like the nose of a dolphin. There
are many viewpoints in between where you can get stunning views of the landscape.
If you feel hungry, hit up any of the eateries here for some mountainside Maggi and
juice.
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Q 5. (A) Complete each sentence by selecting the correct word from the pair
(i) We'll have to take an auto as the market is too______ (far / near) from my
home.
(ii) The river becomes much______ (narrower / wider) during the rains.
municipality.
(vii) The children are very________ (excited/exciting) about the coming holidays.
Answer -
i. Far
ii. Wider
iii. Unjust
iv. Breath
v. Than
vi. Its
vii. Exited
viii. Disturbed
ix. Off
x. Away
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(B) Column A contains some comments used in spoken English. For each
would like to
leave early
today.
ice cream!
could come to
dinner tonight.
please?
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Answer -
(iii) We would be pleased if you could come to our place for dinner tonight.
(vi) I’m sorry, but would you mind repeating what you just said, please?
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Q 6. Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about your train journey to
your home town which you visited after your examination got over.
Or
Write a letter to your uncle thanking him for the books he gifted you on your
birthday.
Answer -
I returned from Kandla a couple of days back. I want to tell you about some interesting
people I met on my journey.
There was a family from Bengal whose two children kept on chirping continuously. They
were very cute and very friendly. Both, the boy and the girl, were studying in a good
school in Kolhapur and were very clever indeed. I enjoyed teaching them a few tricks of
my own.
There was also a newly married couple from Gujarat who wanted to share each of their
food items with us. We really had a grand time enjoying a typical Gujarati fare all
through the journey.
The most interesting pair was a Maharashtrian elderly couple hotly arguing all the way.
But you could see through their arguments that they were extremely fond of each
other. Their conversation, of course, was very interesting.
This journey was indeed highly amusing.
Do tell me about your trip to Mahabaleshwar in your next letter.
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Or
Write a letter to your uncle thanking him for the books he gifted you on your
birthday.
B- 42, Mohan Garden,
Balaji chowk road,
Delhi-110059.
A- 4, Vikas Nagar,
Ajaad market Road,
Delhi- 11006.
Dear Uncle,
Hope you enjoyed my birthday party yesterday. I'm so glad that you joined in my
birthday celebration.
I am writing this letter to thank you for giving me such a beautiful birthday present. I
always wanted to have this book. You fulfilled one of my wish’s uncle. I am very happy
and I thank you a lot.
It's not only a present for me rather it is a symbol of your love for me. Once again, I
thank you whole heartedly.
Yours lovingly,
Sahil
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Q 7. Write a Format of Resume.
Answer: -
1. Resume Heading
2. Resume Introduction
Unless this is your only job, avoid using more than five bullet points
Assuming you no longer hold this job, use past tense verbs to describe your
achievements
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4. Education
For example, this section could be for any of the following: publications,
languages, volunteer experience, or even hobbies
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Q 8. Write a review of a movie or a web series you recently watched.
Answer: - It’s a classic movie that everyone loves. Dangal is both inspiring and
entertaining Dangal Story: When Mahavir Singh Phogat (Aamir), a wrestler from
Haryana, loses hope of having a son, he trains his daughters Geeta (Fatima) and
Babita (Sanya) to make wrestling history, thus breaking the taboo of Indian women
Dangal Review: In the story department, Dangal offers few surprises because Geeta
resolve to make them professional wrestlers against the odds. Since it encapsulates
the historic wins of the Phogats, who brought India glory, the film is also bound to
What works wonderfully here is the writing. Director Nitesh Tiwari, along with Piyush
Gupta, Shreyas Jain and Nikhil Mehrotra should be complimented for their tongue-
in-cheek quality, peppered with humour and several poignant father-daughter
emotions all through. Of course, a little bit is lost in translation because of the
Haryanvi twang. But, messages on our obsession with the male child (prevalent since
the dark ages), myopic stand on bringing up our daughters and the administration’s
pathetic disposition towards sports, are loud and clear.
It is to the film’s credit that though Geeta and Babita’s wins are documented, it still
manages to engage the viewer with the wrestling tournaments and bring patriotic
emotions to the fore. Most importantly, Dangal scores with its first-rate
performances.
An ungainly Aamir (22 kilos heavier) with grey hair is pitch-perfect as the ziddi yet
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Sakshi as his wife, is restrained, yet effective. And, the debutants Fatima and Sanya
Cast: Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Sheikh, Sanya Malhotra, Zaira Wasim,
A sports biopic, Dangal totally justifies the real-life story of Haryana wrestler who
trained his older two daughters in the art of wrestling and turned them into
champions. The film delivers a very important message with such sincerity that it just
Messages on our obsession with the male child, bigoted stand on bringing up our
daughters and the administration’s wretched attitude towards sports, are loud and
clear. Amir Khan is a pure finesse who can go to any extent to completely erase the
boundary which detaches the actor from the character? His deliberate gaits to match
with the demand of the role as an aspiring wrestler with muscles and a passionate
father with a heavy belly can easily convince you that the movie has really covered an
era while making. In the male dominant state of Haryana, where the girl child is still
unacceptable in most of the families, there cannot be a more important message.
The belief that real-life Phogat showed in his girls, as they went on to win honor is
Dangal is a film that is both inspiring and entertaining. Since it highlights the glorious
wins of the Phogats, the film is also bound to encourage more women to seriously
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Q 9. You visited your favourite holiday destination. Write a diary entry about
your trip.
Answer:
29 December 2021
Wednesday 2:40 PM
Dear Diary,
experience with you. It was a glorious day for me. Shimla was my favourite holiday
destination in India. It is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh. I visited it along
with my friends in summer. Before arrival to the beautiful Shimla I reserved the hotel
through a tour operator company. Thanks to this tour operator for arranging such a
There were many dazzling and wonderful attractive spots to watch like Jakhu Hill,
Lord Hanuman temple and local handicraft museum. Jakhu Hill is a mind-blowing hill
station and according to the tour operator the hill station is safest trekking place in
India. Next morning, we had gone on a trekking trip, really the trip was
unforgettable. Apart from trekking we had also enjoyed shopping. Next day we had
visited Tara Devi, according to local belief the Shimla tour remains incomplete if a
We also had ultimate fun in a place called Kufri which is around 16 km from Shimla.
This place has beautiful natural sceneries and we also enjoyed Yak riding at Kufri.
One thing we missed in Shimla is the Ice Skating which is prominently open
December to February.
We also enjoyed an evening in the Lakkar Bazaar. This Bazaar is a wood market in
Shimla that has a lot of wood items that includes beautiful articles like walking sticks
and decorative articles. We bought a few precious Wooden items back to home.
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Q 10. Write a Facebook post providing information on the annual cultural
festival of your college and inviting participation for the various competitions
Answer:
Facebook post
Every year two-day event., the Students Union, IHE conducts the much-awaited
annual cultural fest, ‘FERIA’. The students eagerly look forward to their annual
cultural festival that symbolizes a splendid fair like event with lots of stalls, fun and
frolic. Students from many colleges participate in various competitions. The entire
college wears a festive look as students participate in fun filled activities including
games, competitions, food stalls and shopping. The students are instrumental in
arranging good sponsorships for the events. Eminent artists, performers and
choreography, dances and dramatization. All the cultural societies in the college be it
Eleganza, Tarkaas, Poise, Navrang, Muzahira and Iridescence participate in the festival
with full rigour and enthusiasm. FERIA is indeed a much-awaited event by the
debates, music, dance competitions, street play and one-act play, fashion-shows, face
art, rangoli making and many more exciting events. The events in Feria are judged by
eminent personalities from the fields of art, music, dance, theatre and media.
Attractive prizes are given to the winners. The cultural festival provides a platform to
students to showcase their talents and also an opportunity to interact with their
#cultural_festival #students_participate
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