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)
Ans:
1-what inspired you first gift?
2-what causes are you most passionate about?
3- what do you hope to achieve with your philanthropy?
4- why does our cause matter to joy.
5- what do you love about what you do?
6- what was best gift you ate gave and why?
7- what values do you hold most dear?
8- what legacy do you want to have? can you finish alone?
9- which of the organizations that you support does best job of keeping you involved?
10- what is most important to you?

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)
Ans I feel all mothers are exceedingly dedicated to their families.I am just amazed at my mother’s devotion to me and my
family.From dawn till late night she is an epitome of self -less love ,care,and devotion to her family.During my examination
days ,she wakes me at 5 a.m,with my steaming cup of coffee,It means she must be getting up at 4:30 a.m.
How does she manage to stay so active in spite of going to bed after ensuring our good nights to stay so active in spite of
going to bed,after ensuring our goods nights sleep? She is our won
derful counselor and psychotherapist too. She is so good at deleting our tensions, worries,and concerns.Not only she elicits
the source of our burdens out of us,she also cures all our aches.Then comes the dusk,she is the busiest at his hour.
Dad comes home after the day’s work.The entire family is reunited after the temporary separation that our responsibilities
impose on us.our mother is busy ,working cooking dinner for us.Then again
she is washing dishes, cleaning and getting ready for the next days routine.
After winding up the days work,she sits for her dinner.Thus I see my mother every day work f
or the sake of her family.

Q.3 Write question tags for the following sentences. Notice carefully whether the
statement is positive or negative in each case. (10)
Ans:
1- It is very pleasant today, Is not it?
2-She does not take interest in her studies, Is she?
3-You are fond of classical music, are not you?
4-She will attend a training session next week, is not she?
5-The rate of inflation increases day by day, is not increasing ?
6-I am a friendly person, am not it ?
7- We must follow the traffic rules, must not we ?
8- They are striving hard to be successful, are thy not?
He is good at Mathematics, is not he?
She can handle any situation skillfully, is not she ?

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)
Nowshera
26 may 2019.
Dear cousin
subject: Congratulation cousine achieving top position in the css exams and give logical
arguments joine to serve the country.
I was so happy when I heared you got top position in css exams.It was great news for me and foin the police or my family
Css is top heiring job in pakistan.Css students are highly educated and expert.Thousands of students apply for CSS exams
and who topped CSS.But this high level job comes with responsibilities.I know you are a country lover person. I suggest you
to job opportunity.
I hope you will work for our country.
I hope to see you soon.
Name Awais Yaqoob

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.
Ans: His good,were cocfiscated and his aged mother and other rome were arrested
ii-After the bird escaped, he tried to coax it back into the cage with treats.
Ans: It took almost on hour to coax the cat down from the tree.
iii. If a wolf refuses to help its pack hunt, it becomes an outcast and must go on alone.
Ans: Why are you wandering about like an outcast.
iv. While others eat eggs and pancakes for breakfast, my sister is content with a piece of toast and a glass of orange juice.
Ans: It will analyze and record the nutritional content of your meal observed.
v. The teacher stopped the students after she observed them fighting.
Ans: The patient must be observed constantly.

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.
Ans: It is absolutely right that energy crises in Pakistan will be tackled efficiently this year.
ii. The greatest obstacle to economic stability is terrorism these days.
Ans: Without a doubt the greatest obstacle to economic stability is terrorism these days.
iii-Coeducation system should be introduced at the grass root level.
Ans: Under some circumstances coeducation system should be introduced at the grass root level.
iv-A man is architect of his own fate.
Ans: I am against it that 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
Ans: I absolutely agree that 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)

First book
1- A stunning story of secrets and scandal identify and infidelity.
2- It's about sort of light and mystery.
3- there is no violence but plenty to speculate about
4- Candlish offers one twist after another both of the big one.I did not see comming.
5-The ending felyt a little rushed but overall ,definately an engaging well written and plotted read.

2nd book
1-The writer of the book of tomorrow is ceclia Abern.
2- This book published in 2009.
3-This book was modern fairytale.
4-It was heart warming ,sad,funny and amazing.
5- Girl goes to live with her secretive realities and finds magic diary that producethe future based on her current cause of
actions.

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)
Nowshera
28 may 2019
dear brother,
I am very happy to know that you have won scholarship from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan .first of all accept
congratulation on this great success.I also have come to know that you are started getting education in any Western
country. a good decision.
Although you have never lived or studied abroad before,you love to travel and experience new cultures, and therefore, you
are looking for an opportunity to expand your horizons while doing something you love.
You are the kind of person who gets along well with others due to being open and considerate of people and their beliefs.
Now I am going to give an advice that always make a positive image of pakistan while staying
abroad. Chances are that you will not be the only international student . Therefore, it’s important to demonstrate that you get
along well with others. This is not the same as saying you are the most social or friendly. Whether you are intro or
extroverted, recruiters just want to know you are capable of maturely handling multicultural interactions.
we only need to focus on improvements in our behaviours and personality and be good human beings as a nation, we will
improve as a nation then. Tolerance between ethnicities are very important. we should be tolerant. Every nation should
respect the customs&
values of every other nation. That's the way we can have a better image .
God bless you and give you great succes on any step of life.
with regards
your brother
Awais Yaqoob

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
Ans: Expressing Certainty and Uncertainty
Expressing Certainty
1- I'm a hundred percent certain that unemployment increases in pakistan before 2023
2 I am absolutely sure that pakistan has energy crises in 2023.
3-I have no doubt about it pakistan has become the largest country
4-I'm sure about it.1 don’t think there can be any doubt about Pakistan become strong country in near future.
5-Of course socially Pakistan relationship increases due to new government.
Expressing Uncertainty:
1- I am not sure aboul thal Pakistan will settle their political issues in future.
2-I am not really sure about next president of Pakistan.
3-1 dont know for sure when Pakistan economic position becomes strong.
4-1t’s very unlikely Pakistan and India have bad social relationships.
5-1 don’t think so Pakistan will control their economic . social, and political issues in near future

Q.2 Define and illustrate the difference between skimming and scanning by giving
suitable examples.
Ans:
Skimming
A fast reading method that gives you an idea of what the text is about without having to read it in full
Means reading the introduction, the headlines, or the first phrase of a paragraph Implies not having read the text before
Definitions
A girl reading a book.
Skimming is a reading technique that allows readers to get the gist of a text without having to read the whole thing in full
When skimming people will usually look at chapters or subtitles and even at the first phrase .
scanning is another method of fast reading, but this one is reserved for people looking through the text to find specific
information. For example when you are writing a paper and you quickly look through a text to double check a date, a
number or a fact It's the same thing a computer does with the "find" function, but you have to do it yourself
Skimming vs Scanning
The difference between skimming and scanning consists of purpose and technique.
Purpose
Skimming is a reading technique meant to give you idea of what the full text is about.scanning is meant to help you find
specific information in a text.
Techniques
Skimming techniques include reading the introduction, the headlines, or the first phrase of the paragraph.On the other hand
,scanning means looking over the whole text quickly in search of specific information.
You skim a text at first sight and decide on whether to read it in full However, when it comes to scanning, it is implied that
you know at least the information you are looking for.
Usage
You can spot people scanning a text as they will be more concerned with the form of words and will tend to use their fingers
to go through the text and not jump around A must in case of scanning is that the reader knows what information he is
looking for
On the other hand, people can use skimming to decide whether they will read the text in full You can use this technique in
the library to tell whether a book contains the necessary information for a paper or in a bookshop to see whether a book is
worth buying

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)
Ans:

Po box No 24100 Nowshera

July 28,2019.
Dear hiring manager
I am writing in regard to your Nursing Assistant position at Karachi hospital I am a dedicated and compassionate individual
who strives to provide the best care I possibly can to patients. I'm excited by the prospect of working for a highly recognized
long term care facility like Crane & Jenkins, and I believe that my patient care skills make me a natural fit for this
position.
Despite being a recent graduate of the Nursing Assistant program, I have experience working with patients in the capacity of
Patient Care and Nursing Assistant. Before enrolling in the Nursing Assistant program I worked at River Tech for 20 years
which allowed me to gain knowledge, skills and understanding of the needs of patients. I passed the Nursing Assistant
competency exam to earn the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential duties when needed My compassion for patients,
along with my ability to communicate well with them, has always made me an asset in the workplace I feel that my patient-
driven approach. CNA skills and desire to learn new roles wilt also make me an asset to Karachi hospital.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration look forward to meeting and speaking with you so I can learn more
about the position and karachi. I believe that face-to-face meetings can be very beneficial to both parties If you have any
questions. please feel free to contact me at your convenience

Sincerely.
Asad

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.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)
Ans:
Be constructive, not critical. If the person was fired don't give them a hard time about it—even if it was their fault Be
sympathetic and understanding because it can happen to anyone If their resume is awful, you don t need to say that Instead,
suggest a few changes that would make it more presentable
Offer a referral. If there are relevant openings at your organization. see if you can put in a referral for your friend
Employers are thrilled to hear about qualified candidates, and you might even get a referral bonus
Send job leads. If a job that's a good fit comes across your computer screen or social sites, send it to your friend Check job
listing sites once in a while to see if you can find a job that s a good possibility It can be hard to stay on top of new listings,
and your \ob lead might be the one that ends up getting the person a new job
Offer to proofread resumes and cover letters. One of the hardest things to do when you’re writing and editing is to catch
your own mistakes. Another pair of eyes is always helpful. Offer to proof and review vour friend’s resume and letters, so
their application materials are perfect
Help them spiff up their Linkedln profile. If your friend's Linkedln profile hasn't been updated in recent memory, look it
over and suggest any improvements you can think of. Make sure it contains current employment and educational
information, skills, and accomplishments Here are nine simplestepsior makmq a Linkedlg profile better.
Set up a job shadow. Is your friend interested in what you do for a where the person spends a few hour or day with you at
work
Arrange an Informational interview. An informational interview jS an informal meeting designed to gather information
about a job or company. Set up informational interviews if you have connections to people in your friend s career field or
industry Most people are glad to share information on what they do and your connections may be able to generate some
referrals or job leads
Go to a career networking event with your friend. If you re not the most outgoing person in the room, it can be scary to
go to professional networking events. It's much easier when you have a companion You might make some connections to
help your career as well If it’s hard for you too. here are some tips that will help.
Write a Linkedln recommendation. Hiring managers do read Linkedln recommendations If you're in a position to attest to
the person s professional qualifications putting it in writing on Linkedln will boost their visibility It will also give them a
reference in advance
Offer to be a reference. You can use the recommendation you wrote on Linkedln as a starting point for a professional
reference
Make connections
who you know can be critical to a successful job hunt,and connecting people is simple and easy to do Offer to introduce your
friend to anyone you think might be able to assist Do it in-person, by email, on Linkedln. and on social media All you need
to do is send a short notejwith an introduction and a reason why you're making the connection
Refer them to their university career office. Many coljegecareer offices provide services to alumni. Suggest that your
friend contact his orher career services or alumni office to see how they can help The staff may be able to provide career
counseling, resume reviews, letter writing help, and other job search assistance.
Hook them into their networks
College alumni network are exellent resources for meeting and talking to online.

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
Fiction
Food
Festivals
Clothing
Beverages
ANS
I-Music: Music often has rhythm. Rhythm is the way the musical sounds and silences are put together in a sequence.
ii- Poetry: His poetry is entirely Sufia, and he was esteemed the greatest mystic poet of the Arabs.
iii. Fiction: I like science fiction
iv Food: Food isn't really scarce
v. Festivals: A great religious festival is held here every twelfth year
vi-Beverage The town has been famous from remote times for a beverage called "white ale "
vii-Clothing Fat raindrops soaked my clothing and left me chilled.
viii-Professions 1 like medical profession.
ix. Sports I love sports.
x. Films The formation of a film is noted

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)
Ans: Last week, I enjoyed a wedding ceremony. It was held on the occasion of my cousin. This enjoyable ceremony took
place on the 15th instant in our village home. Really it was an attractive ceremony. The whole house was festooned with
colourful papers and paper made flowers.
There was illumination of multi-coloured electric lights around the house.
The bridegroom and the bride were dressed in gorgeous wedding dresses. About two hundred guests attended the ceremony.
Then the formalities of the marriage were completed in a cordial environment. The tables were full of dishes with delicious
foods. Some of my cousins served the guests sincerely. The wedding feast was full of pleasure, laughter and heart
conversation. I met many of my relatives after a long time. The farewell scene of the bride was very pathetic.
I do not forget such a wonderful ceremony

Q.7 Write a detailed narrative essay on any unforgettable event of your childhood
which left everlasting impression on your psyche and personality. (20)

My childhood unforgettable moment.

In every human life, there is an unforgettable childhood experience. There could be many experiences or just one These
journeys can be good or bad and possibly end up beneficial or not, I have had a few bad ones However, they occurred
around times when I was trying to fit in and find my inner-self In a sense, these experiences help to define my personality.
Well, it was a short story of my life when I was a kid probably. 6 years. My friends & I. use to hanq out around the tree
which was near the playing ground. One of my friends father had tied a rope there and made a swing like stuff for us. We
swing there one by one.one of my friend was very very naughty and lie a lot.He said to me I is my turn now.I said ,no It is
mine.He hit me and I fell down. I stand up and ask for my turn. Again he hit me and I fell down This t,me 1 was very angry
and with the frowning eyes, I warned him. if he won t let me swing I will hit you with the stone He said," Whatever”" I took
a small stone in my hand and I throw onto him without thinking it could hurt his eyes and harm him He started crying and
come down And I started swinging.
The same day in the evening his mother come to my house complaining my mother and said. " See. what your daughter has
done to my son near his eyes it is bleeding" She was full...her eyes were red, eyebrows raised onto me. Screaming and
shouting on me. blur"! I was speechless Pretending to be innocent My mother asked me about the incident and I explained
her the whole story, how he hit me and my legs were bleeding and saw her the scratches on my hands, and finally, how I
throw the stone on him, I didn’t
The same day in the evening his mother come to my house complaining my mother and said. " See what your daughter has
done to my son, near his eyes it is bleeding "She was full her eyes were red eyebrows raised onto me Screaming and
shouting on me blur!!! I was speechless Pretending to be innocent My mother asked me about the incident and I explained
her the whole story how he hit me and my legs were bleeding and saw her the scratches on my hands and finally, how I
throw stone on him. 1 did not know this could happen. That lady was still shouting on me and my mother asked her to bring
a stone and let her son hit on my eyes.If this could make her son feel better then do that. Then she think for a while and said
to my mother,"Oh I am sorry I don’t know why I spelled so bad words for you" My mother said, They are children and a
fnends, today they fought and tomorrow they will play together again then why we are blaming and shouting".
I did not forget these words my mother told her .That day I did not understand what was the meantng of that words and
why my mother asked her to bring a stone but when I grew up I understood what she meant to say moment.After that
incident I never threw any stone on anybody.To day when I reminds that moment ,I feel so bad for my foolish things I did.I
was so silly and naughty
girl. That incident changed me a lot from inside.
In one way or another bad experiences can lead to great success

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)

ANS:
1- Mom, I may not have said thank you often enough, but Iappreciate you so much for the special role you have always
played in my life. Thank you, mom. I will always love you.
2-You are always the first person I call on for advice You are not just my mother, but my counselor and friend and I
appreciate you
more than you’ll ever know.
3-You are an amazing, strong and
selfless woman and l am so lucky to have a mother like you.
4- You were always there to kiss me and hug me when I needed someone to make the pain go away.I am forever grateful for
your love.
5- As I have grown older,I've become aware of just how much you dud for me over the year.I love you Mom and thanks you.