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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH (CFE)
Term-End Examination
C=1 June, 2017 .4.
BEG -004 : ENGLISH IN DAILY LIFE
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : All questions are compulsory.
1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow :
The 21st century belongs to the knowledge
age, where acquisition, possession and
application of knowledge are the most important
resources. To India, knowledge is not new.
Ancient India was an advanced knowledge
society with a continual process of intellectual
renaissance through inspiring contributions by
saints of many faiths, philosophers, poets,
scientists, astronomers and mathematicians.
There existed great universities like Takshashila
and Nalanda where students not only from India
but also from far-off countries come to study
diverse subjects. Many scholars have said that
India culturally conquered and dominated China
for 20 centuries without sending a single soldier across the border.
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However, invasions and colonial rule
destroyed these institutions and robbed them of
their core competence. People were
systematically degraded to lower levels of
existence. By the time the British left, India was
at its nadir. Now, it has the challenging task of
rediscovering itself and becoming a knowledge
superpower by 2020. For this, India first needs to
transform itself into a knowledge society.
Knowledge has many forms and is
available at many places. It is acquired
through education, information, intelligence and
experience. It is available in academic
institutions, libraries, research papers, seminar
proceedings, organisations, workers, managers,
drawings, process sheets and shop floors.
Knowledge, though mainly associated with
education, comes also from learning skills such
as those possessed by artists, artisans,
philosophers and saints. There is an abundance
of unorthodox, earthly wisdom in our villages and
even in our folk songs.
Knowledge has always been the prime mover
of prosperity and power. The acquisition of
knowledge has therefore been the thrust area
throughout the world, and a knowledge society can
be the foundation for building a developed India.
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(a) Answer the following questions by choosing
the correct option (1), (2) or (3) :
(i) Acquisition of knowledge is related
to
(1) invasion
(2) processing
(3) possession and application
(ii) Invasions
(1) robbed and destroyed institutions
(2) continued the process of acquisition
(3) encouraged intellectual renaissance
(iii) Knowledge is
(1) found in books
(2) acquired through books
(3) acquired through education and
experience
(iv) A developed country ensures
(1) knowledge and education
(2) prosperity and skills
(3) prosperity and power
(v) India has been dominating over China
for centuries by
(1) sending soldiers across the border
(2) establishing great universities
(3) its cultural supremacy
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(b) State whether the following statements are
True or False : 10
The 21st century is an advanced period
for India because it has acquired a lot
of knowledge.
(ii) In ancient India many great
universities existed.
(iii) Only Indian students were allowed to
seek admission in the Indian
universities of Takshashila and
Nalanda.
(iv) China was defeated by the Indian
soldiers across the border.
(v) Foreign invasions destroyed many
Indian universities and great scholars
were humiliated.
(vi) India had to struggle to rediscover
knowledge and become a knowledge
superpower.
(vii) Knowledge can be gathered by invading
countries.
(viii) The main source of knowledge is
libraries only.
(ix) Villages are also a source of earthly
wisdom.
(x) Knowledge is the source of prosperity
and power.
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(c) Match the words in Column 'A' with their meanings in Column 'B'.
Column A
(i) Acquisitions I.
(ii) Unorthodox II.
(iii) Rediscover III.
(iv) Diverse IV.
(v) Competence V.
Column B
the ability to do something
many different types of things
process of getting something
to find something again
not haVing traditional views
2. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions from the choices given below :
(a) My sister had hidden my new pen my chair.
in
on
under
into
(b) We are working on this project three days.
for
since
from
with
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(c) My college is M.G. Road.
(i) in
(ii) at
(iii) on
(iv) about
(d) We played 4 o'clock to 6 o'clock.
(i) at
(ii) from
(iii) since
(iv) for
(e) My friend got married her training period.
(i) in
(ii) during
(iii) till
(iv) around
3. Look at the following statements. Frame questions beginning with the words given. 5
(a) I can solve any riddle.
What
(b) Sadhana will represent our school football team. What ? •
(c) The Magic show is on in the auditorium.
Where
(d) Satyam can unlock any lock without any key. How
(e) Gobinda has scored the highest marks in English. Who
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4. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs given in brackets. 5
(a) My brother (submit) his application for scholarship yesterday.
(b) Shekhar (not return) the library book on the due date as he was ill.
(c) My friend (pay) his school fees before a notice was served.
(d) The school library . (clean) by the senior class children when the Principal entered the room.
(e) The date sheet for the final term (release) tomorrow.
5. Write whether polite or impolite against each statement. 5
(a) Could I borrow your notes for two days ?
(b) Behave properly.
(c) Enough is enough. No more discussion.
(d) Would you mind moving a little bit ?
(e) No, not now. See me tomorrow.
6. Transform these sentences into passive or active voice sentences. Begin your answers with the words given. 5
. _ (a) 16 boys and girls were awarded bravery
awards by the Government of India.
Government of India
(b) College staff has started up Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
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(c) All questions were solved within three
hours by most of the students.
Most of the students
(d) No party will support the proposal to
abolish exams.
Proposal to abolish, exams
(e) Do not lock the door before 10 o'clock.
The door
7. Craze for music concerts is on the increase amongst youngsters. Write a brief account of one such concert, the singers and the people's reaction, etc. (150 words) 20
8. Letter Writing (about 100 words) :
Indian cities and even distant villages have historical buildings — forts, mosques, temples,
churches and graveyards. They speak about the glory of past art, culture and cultural heritage. But people spoil them by writing their names or breaking their parts.
Write a letter to the Minister of Tourism and
Cultural Heritage to protect the buildings. 15
9. India presents a very ugly picture of unhygienic conditions. How can this image be changed ? Success of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a constructive step. Write what role the youth can play for keeping India neat and clean. 20
(200 words)
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