Allama Iqbal Open University Islam Abad
English 387 Semester: Autumn 2021
Assignment
no.1
(unit
1-5)
Q1.Read unit 1 to learn how to
express your likes and dislike and then make 10 sentences (2each) expressing
your likes and dislikes regarding the following. Use a different expression each time. Follow the
example. (10)
Example:
I enjoy cooking.
I don’t like cooking at all.
i.
Shopping
ii.
Laundry
iii.
Vegetables
iv.
Driving
v.
Winters
Answer:
Shopping:
I love
shopping. (Like)
My brother avoids shopping in night. (Dislike)
Laundry:
Noor do laundry in the sink. (Like)
I don’t have time to go the laundry. (Dislike)
Vegetables:
I strongly
like eating vegetables. (Like)
My younger brother not quite found of eating
vegetables. (Dislike)
Driving:
I enjoy driving on long routes. (like)
My mother hates driving in mud roads. (Dislike)
Winter:
Ali adores winters season. (Like)
I don’t like being cold and wet in winter. (Dislike)
Q2.Look at the cover pages of
two books given below. What does each cover page tell you about the book?
Writer down five sentences about each guessing the contents each book may have.
Read unit 1, section B for guidance. (15)
Answer:
1.The oxford companion to modern
poetry:
i. This book is related to modern poetry written by
Jan Hamilton & Jeremy.
ii. Covers experimental as well as traditional
poetry.
iii. This book has detailed entries on modern poets
writing in English.
iv. This superb reference work book is the ideal
companion for students of English literature, Language and creative writing.
v.Also useful for anyone with an interest in modern
poetry.
2.Barack Obama the story
i.This book tells us about Barack Obama, one of
president of United States.
ii. It biography of Barack Obama.
iii.The book takes into account the life style and
achievement of Barack Obama.
iv. He received Nobel Peace Prize in 2009.
v.He was elected as America’s first Black president.
Q3.Read the following functions
given in the table and write an appropriate sentence for each function. Follow
the example. Read Unit 2, Section B of your text-book to learn more about it. (15)
For example: Good evening, I am
Dr Shahbaz? (Introduction)
|
Opinion |
Description |
Intention |
Preference |
Probability |
|
Talking
about past |
Introduction |
Greeting |
Expressing
appreciation |
Responding |
Answer:
1.Opinion:
Pakistan will win T20 Cup 2021.
Insha’Allah
2.Description:
The heavy, pink sofa is placed in the corner.
3.Intention: I will visit my
friend Ali house tomorrow.
4.Preference: I love eat chicken then fish.
5.Probability: PTI has much
chance to win 2023 election.
6.Talking about past: I remember I
had to cancel my holiday due to heavy
rain.
7.Introduction: Good morning, I
am IT expert.
8.Greeting: Hello! How are
you my friend?
9. Expressing appreciation: I am grateful
for your support.
10. Responding: An Ambulance to
rush to the scene of an accident after a phone cell requesting their service.
Q4.Read the Paragraph given
below and underlines the most important words. You must consider whether or not
whole meaning of the paragraph could be understood just from the words you have
underlined. Read Unit 2, Section C for learn how to do this activity. (15)
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He
was late. He was always late. Why did time always go so fast? Time always
went too fast. He looked at his watch. He looked at the clock on the wall.
They both said 6: 10. He had to leave in 10 minutes. But first he had to
shave. Then he had to brush his teeth. Then he had to get dressed. Shaving
took time. Brushing his teeth took time. Getting dressed took time. But he
had only 10 minutes. So he turned off the TV. He turned off the radio, too.
He turned off the table lamp. He went into the bathroom. He shaved. He
brushed his teeth. He went into his bedroom. He got dressed. He looked at his
watch. He looked at the clock on the wall. They both said 6: 25. He had to hurry. He went
out to his car. He drove fast. He slowed down at a stop sign. A cop saw him.
The cop wrote him a ticket. “Why didn’t you stop at the stop sign?” the cop
asked. “ But officer, I was in a hurry!” he said. The cop gave him the
ticket. The cop said, “Leave home earlier next time.” |
Answer:
He was late. He was always late. Why did time
always go so fast? Time always went too fast. He looked at his
watch. He looked at the clock on the wall. They both said 6: 10. He had to
leave in 10 minutes. But first he had to shave. Then he had to brush
his teeth. Then he had to get dressed. Shaving took time. Brushing
his teeth took time. Getting dressed took time. But he had only 10 minutes.
So he turned off the TV. He turned off the radio, too. He turned
off the table lamp. He went into the bathroom. He
shaved. He brushed his teeth. He went into his bedroom. He got dressed. He
looked at his watch. He looked at the clock on the wall. They both said 6: 25. He had to hurry. He went
out to his car. He drove fast. He slowed down at a
stop sign. A cop saw him. The cop wrote him a ticket. “Why didn’t you
stop at the stop sign?” the cop asked. “ But officer, I was in hurry!” he said. The cop gave him
the ticket. The cop said, “Leave home earlier next time.”
Q5. Rewrite the following
statements in the form of instructions. Follow the example study unit 3 section
A for leering how to form instructive sentences.
(10)
For example:
drink a glass of milk .
You have got to drink a glass of milk every day in
order to be healthy.
|
i.Heavy
weight lifting is dangerous. ii.
Be careful while driving at nigh
.
iii.
Go home before dark. iv.
Don ‘t wear wet clothes . v.Green
tea for losing weight. |
Answer:
i.
Heavy
weight lifting is dangerous.
Ans: You must do heavy weight lifting under an
expert because it’s can dangerous to your health or life.
ii.
Be
careful while driving at night.
Ans: Due
to fatigue and compromised night vision you must be careful while driving at
night.
iii.
Go home
before dark.
Ans:
Friend, Go home before it’s too dark because your route of home
from here is not safe from robbers.
iv.
Don’t
wear wet clothes.
Ans:
Due to heavy raining today whether is too
cold, for precautions don’t wear wet clothes to prevent flu and temperature.
v.
Green
tea for losing weight.
Ans:
Obesity is root cause of all disease, so take green tea regularly to
lose your weight.
Q6. Read the following letter
and write a suitable reply to it. For learning how to write letter study Unit
3, section C of your text-book. (15)
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House No 42, Street 30 Islamabad Dear
Shan I
hope this letter finds you in the best of health and spirits. You
will be glad to know my son has graduated from college. We are going to
through a party for him this Wednesday on 27th November. The party
will be arranged at my home in Islamabad at 6:30 pm. I have invited all my
friends. I hope you will also come and join our celebration party. Convey
my regards all All
the best
Maria |
Answer:
My Dear Maria,
Assalam-o-Alikum,
I was very pleased to hear that your son has graduated now. Really this is a
terrific occasion not only for your son also for parents. I will defiantely
come and join your celebration party on 27th November on time.
Insha’Allah
Lot of prayers and love for you and your family.
Ayesha
Q7. Read the answer/ responses
given below. Write appropriate questions using the questions words given in the
brackets with each sentence. Read Unit 4, Section A for learning how to form
questions. (10)
Example: Answer:
She is my cousin. (Who)
Question: Who is she?
|
i.
The socks are in the
cupboard. (Where) ii.
The ceremony will start
at 3’ o clock. (When) iii.
They will come for
taking class. (Why) iv.
The bag is filled with
candies. (What) v.
That is our new
neighbor. (Who) |
i.
Answer: The socks are in the cupboard. (Where)
Question:
Where are the socks?
ii.
Answer: The ceremony will start at 3’ o
clock. (When)
Question: When will ceremony start?
iii.
Answer: They will come for taking class. (Why)
Question: Why they will come?
iv.
Answer: The bag is filled with candies. (What)
Question: What
filled the bag?
v.
Answer: That is our new neighbor. (Who)
Question: Who are they?
Q8. Recognize the topic
sentence, main idea and supporting details in the following text. Unit 4,
Section B guides you how to do this. (10)
|
Seventy
percent of our planet is covered by one huge continuous body of seawater –
the ocean. It holds 1.35 billion cubic kilometers of water. Nearly half of
the ocean is more than 3 kilometers deep. The deepest know point of the ocean
in the Marian Trench, 11 kilometers below sea level. The most urgent problem
facing the ocean at the moment is plastic pollution. Reduction one-use for
world Oceans Day for a number of years. Climate change and rising sea
temperatures are also a huge problem. Rising sea temperatures have a direct
influence on weather patterns and are seen as partly responsible for an
increase in extreme weather conditions. An increase in carbon dioxide in
increasing the acid levels of seawater and putting many marine organisms at
risk. |
Answer:
Topic Sentence: Climate
change and rising sea temperatures
Main
Idea: Rising sea
temperatures have a direct influence on weather
patterns and are
seen as partly responsible for an increase in extreme weather conditions.
Supporting
details: The
most urgent problem facing the ocean at the moment is plastic pollution.
An increase
in carbon dioxide in increasing the acid levels of seawater and putting many
marine organisms at risk. Seventy percent of our planet is covered by one huge
continuous body of seawater 
the ocean. It holds 1.35 billion cubic
kilometers of water. Nearly half of the ocean is more
than 3 kilometers deep. The deepest know
point of the ocean in the Marian Trench ,11 kilometers below sea level.
Q9.write
a job application letter for thel following job advertisement. Unit5,
Section
C deals with job applications. (10)
|
Advertisement |
Answer:
15
– Pak Block,
Allama Iqbal Town,
Lahore
January
21, 2016
Project
Director
Navy
Housing Scheme
PNS
KARSAZ
National
Stadium Road
Karachi.
Dear
sir,
With
reference to your advertisement appeared in The News of 10th
January
2016,I
would like to apply for the post of Accountant.
I
am 34 Years old, MBA (Finance) and am working as am Chattered accountant in
Deloitte
Firm, since 2004. As my family has shifted to Karchi, I am looking for job
Closer
to home. I enclose my Curriculum Vitae and all the necessary documents.
I
look forward to hearing from you soon.
You’re
sincerely,
Muhammad
Ali
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