ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of English Language & Applied Linguistics)
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Course:
Compulsory English-I (1423)
Level:
BS/Graduation Semester:
Spring, 2019
Total
Marks: 100 Pass
Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units
1–4)
Q.1 Suppose you are a journalist and you are required to
interview a famous Pakistani philanthropist, what ten questions you will ask to
obtain maximum information about his/ her life and profession? (10)
Q.2 Observe your mother’s daily
activities closely for a few days and then write a brief and concise paragraph
about her daily routine. The paragraph must be both cohesive and coherent. (10)
Q.3
Write question tags for the following sentences. Notice carefully whether the
statement is positive or negative in each case. (10)
i.
It is very pleasant today,......................................................................... ?
ii.
She does not take interest in her studies,................................................. ?
iii.
You are fond of classical music,............................................................. ?
iv.
She will attend a training session next week,........................................... ?
v.
The rate of inflation increases day by day, ............................................ ?
vi.
I am a friendly person,............................................................................ ?
vii.
We must follow the traffic rules,............................................................ ?
viii.
They are striving hard to be successful,.................................................. ?
ix.
He is good at Mathematics,..................................................................... ?
x.
She can handle any situation skillfully,................................................... ?
Q.4 Write
an informal letter to one of your cousins and congratulate her / him on
achieving top position in the CSS exam. Also
suggest her/ him which particular
service group she/ he should join to serve the country and the nation in the
best possible ways. Give logical arguments to convince your cousin. (20)
Q.5
The following instances contain some highlighted words, guess the meaning
of these words and use them into
sentences of your own. (10)
i. My
father will come to the school today to get the cell phone the teacher had confiscated.
ii.
After the bird escaped, he tried
to coax it back into the cage with
treats.
iii. If
a wolf refuses to help its pack hunt, it becomes an outcast and must go on alone.
iv. While
others eat eggs and pancakes for breakfast, my sister is content with a piece of toast and a glass of orange juice.
v.
The teacher stopped the students
after she observed them fighting.
Q.6 Express your agreement as well as
disagreement on the following issues. Choose a different expression each time. (10)
i. Energy
crises in Pakistan will be tackled efficiently this year.
ii. The
greatest obstacle to economic stability is terrorism these days.
iii.
Coeducation system
should be introduced at the grass root level.
iv.
A man is architect of
his own fate.
v. Men and women
should be given equal salary for the identical nature of job in private sector
Q.7 Look at the front covers
given below and make five predictions about the contents of each of the two
books. (10)
Q.8 Suppose your younger brother/ sister has won
scholarship from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and has started
getting education in any Western country. Write a letter and give him/her
advice that how can he/she enhance positive image of Pakistan while staying
there. (20)
ASSIGNMENT
No. 2
(Units 5–9)
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
Q.1 Focus on the
current social, cultural, political and economical state of affairs of our
country and give five examples depicting each of the following function. Use
appropriate expressions each time. (10)
i. Certainty ii. Uncertainty
Q.2 Define and illustrate the difference between skimming and
scanning by giving suitable examples. (10)
Q.3 Given below is a job advertisement. Suppose you intend to apply
for the said post, how would you write an application? What details you would
like to add to make yourself as the most suitable candidate for the post? (20)
Q.4 Suppose your friend is appearing in a job interview. What five
practical suggestions you will give him to enhance his / her chances of
selection? (10)
Q.5 What are your preferences or choices about the following things?
Write one sentence each and use as many different expressions as you can. (10)
i. Music
ii. Poetry
ii.
Fiction
iii.
Food
iv.
Festivals
v.
Clothing
vi.
Beverages
vii.
Professions
viii.
Sports
x. Films
Q.6 Write a descriptive paragraph based on a wedding ceremony you have
recently attended. Write a catchy topic sentence, add relevant supporting
details and end it conclusively. Your paragraph should be both cohesive and
coherent. (10)
Q.7 Write a detailed narrative essay on any unforgettable event of
your childhood which left everlasting impression on your psyche and
personality. (20)
Q.8 How would you express your thankfulness and gratitude to your mother for
providing ceaseless services to the entire family? Write five sentences to
acknowledge her hard work and sacrifices aimed at family union, peace and
prosperity. (10)
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