ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of English Language & Applied Linguistics)
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Course: Compulsory English-II Course Code: 221
Level: Matric / SSC Semester: Spring, 2011
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1–3)
Q.1 Write the suitable quantity of the following items. (10)
chocolates, butter, cooking oil, sugar, biscuits, ball pens, tissues, milk, jam, bread
Example: A kilo of rice.
Q.2 Read unit 1 to learn about countable and uncountable nouns. Place the following
items in their relevant columns. (10)
glasses, bananas, almonds, books, apples, juice, eggs, oil, rice, milk, petrol,
tooth brushes
Countable Nouns Uncountable Nouns
tooth brushes petrol
Q.3 Read the two examples given below:
Excuse me, would you please explain to me this grammar point? (formal request)
Can I use your computer? (informal request)
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How would you make requests either formal or informal in the following
situations? Try and use different expression of making request each time. (10)
i. Ask a friend to drop you home.
ii. Ask a bank manager to help you fill in the account form.
iii. Ask your sister to help you in your homework.
iv. Ask the waiter to bring a cup of hot coffee for you.
v. Ask the teacher to meet your parents.
Q.4 A. What suggestions would you give to the following people? Write one
suggestion in each case. (10)
i. Ahmed is suffering from fever.
ii. Sadia has no friends.
iii. Kaleem has some money problems.
iv. Saleem does not know how to drive a car.
v. Amna concentrates only on games and ignores studies.
B. Match the problems in column A with its suitable suggestion given in column
B. (10)
Column A Column B
i. To prevent sun stroke a. keep yourself warm
ii. To avoid high blood b. stop smoking
pressure c. don’t eat impure food
iii. To avoid dehydration d. drink boiled water
iv. To avoid lungs damage e. use iodized salt
v. To avoid cold and flu f. keep your house and
vi. To avoid iodine deficiency surroundings clean
vii. To avoid stomach diseases g. take less salt
viii. To avoid dengue fever h. keep yourself clean
ix. To avoid diarrhea i. avoid too much sun
x. To avoid skin rash j. drink enough liquids
Q.5 Read unit 3 of the textbook. Write a paragraph (at least 100 words) on the
environment around your house or your area. You should write about: (15)
What kind of environment is in your area or around your house?
Is it clean or polluted?
If clean, how it is kept clean. If polluted, what are the reasons?
What is the condition of streets?
Are there any rubbish bins? Do people throw rubbish in the bins or not?
Is your area quiet or noisy?
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Any other detail that you want to add.
Q.6 Read unit 2 “Talking about Health” and unit 3 “Talking about Environment” to solve
this question. Read the following text and then answer the questions that follow.
Do you know that washing hands
regularly is the most necessary factor
for keeping good health? Every human
being comes in contact with germs and
bacteria in their daily life. These
harmful germs are present all around
us like on door knobs, taps, light
switches, railings, etc. People touch
these things while doing their routine
work, without thinking much about it
and with the same hands touch their
face, eyes, nose and sometimes eat food too. While performing these acts, the germs
and bacteria get into the body, causing several diseases. Hence, it is useful for all of us
to know the importance of hand washing. People who are careless about washing their
hands are at a higher risk of catching a cold or flu. Not washing hands can cause gastro
illnesses such as diarrhea.
Washing Hands Correctly
Wash your hands in warm water.
Use soap and lather up for about
20 seconds.
Make sure you rub in between the
fingers and under the nails because
that’s where germs hide. And don’t
forget the wrists!
Rinse and dry well with a clean
towel.
When to Wash Hands
before eating and cooking
after using the bathroom
after cleaning he house
after touching animals
before and after visiting or taking
care of any sick person
after blowing one’s nose,
coughing, or sneezing
after being outside (playing,
gardening, walking, etc.)
Don’t take the power of hand washing
too lightly! The few seconds you spend at the sink could save you trips to the
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doctor’s clinic.
A. Answer these questions: (10)
i. What do we come across in our daily life?
ii. What kind of routine work we do that can pass on germs or bacteria to us?
iii. What diseases can people get if they do not wash their hands?
iv. Which are the two places where germs hide?
v. What should one do to avoid going to the doctor’s clinic?
B. If you read the above text carefully, you would notice that some useful
suggestions are given to us. For example:
Wash your hands in warm water. Or
I think you should wash your hands in warm water.
Read page 28 of unit 2 where some expressions are given on how to give
suggestions. Choose 5 suggestions from the above text and then write these
exactly like we have given in the example. (10)
Q.7 A. In unit 3 “Talking about Environment” you have learned about the “Causes
& Effects”. Read the unit carefully and then write the missing sentences: (10)
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Causes Effects
If we do not wash our hands We will get ill
_____________1______________ We will get cold and flu
____________________________
If we do not wash our hands after 2
coming from the bathroom
______________3_____________ Germs and bacteria will get into our
bodies
If we do not wash our hands ______________4______________
regularly
If germs and bacteria get into our ______________5______________
bodies
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B. Read the following example: (05)
The roads are dirty. Why?
The roads are dirty because people throw garbage everywhere.
The roads are dirty because sanitary workers are on strike.
Now write two reasons for the following condition. (2.5 marks for each
reason).
There are mosquitoes in the area. Why?
Reason 1:______________________________________________________.
Reason 2:______________________________________________________.
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 4–6)
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
Q.1 A. In unit 4 you have learnt about “Describing People”. We are sure that you
have done the exercises to practice how to write descriptions. This question
will give you an chance to be creative. Cut out pictures of two people from
newspapers or magazines and paste them in your assignment. These
pictures can be of pop stars, sportsmen, TV stars, etc.
Describe their appearance or how they look. We are giving you a list of
words below that will help you write interesting descriptions. (15)
Height Build Age
Tall, short, medium slim, thin, fat young, elderly, middle-aged
Height well-built teenager, in 20s, 30s, 40s
Face Eyes Hair Clothes
Round, oval, large, small, bright, bald, long hair, casual, shabby,
Square brown, black short hair, curly smart, trendy
B. Write a detailed descriptive paragraph of at least 100 words describing
any one person who can be either your friend, a family member or your
teacher. You can use any words from the list given below. (15)
careful, tough, dull, boring, generous, energetic,
hardworking, careless, imaginative, loyal, confident,
cheerful, practical, ambitious, moody, selfish, shy,
active sensible, sensitive, trusting, stubborn,
independent, gentle, tolerant, intelligent
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stupid friendly,
Q.2 How would you ask permission in the following situations? (10)
i. You want to attend your friend’s birthday party. Ask permission from you father.
ii. You visit a library and want to sit and read a book. Ask permission from the
librarian.
iii. You want to take leave. Ask permission from your boss.
iv. You want to use your father’s computer. Ask his permission to use it.
v. You want to take your cousin’s motorbike for an hour. Ask his permission.
Example: If you want sit on the chair in your officer’s room, you may say:
Excuse me sir! May I please sit?
Q.3 A. Choose the correct word from the box to complete the following sentences.
Read units 4 and 5 to answer this question. (10)
atlas, card catalogue, call number, reference section, fiction
i. ___________is the number by which a book is arranged.
ii. ____________is the literature from the world of imagination.
iii. ____________contains maps.
iv. ____________contains the most used books.
v. ____________ contains list of books by title, subject and author.
B. In unit 5 you have read about “some of the useful features of a library”. Go
to that particular explanation and then write a paragraph of at least 100
words on “how a visit to the library can help you in your studies”? (15)
Q.4 Read the sentences given below. Consult a dictionary to choose the correct
answer. (10)
i. The dictionary can help you find
definitions
directions
recipes
ii.What part of speech is the word run?
verb
adjectiv
e
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adverb
iii. The word gigantic means
large
small
mean
iv. The airline will have to charge extra if you have over luggage. The word
extra means
a performer hired to play a minor part
something for which an additional charge is made
something of very high quality
v. Moiz is a huge fan of the new singer. The word fan means
a device for creating a current of air
to open something out into the shape of a fan
a keen supporter
B. In unit 6 we have told you about “Homophones” What Are Homophones?
Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings
and spellings. For example: (10)
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ate and eight
Choose the correct homophone to complete this sentence.
i. The boy put shampoo on his ________ (hare/hair).
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ii. Mother put some _______ (flower/flour) in the cake mix.
iii. Jamil didn't have a very good _______(nights/knights) sleep.
iv. A rabbit is a bit like a ______ (hare/hair).
v. Ali got scared by a large ______ (bare/bear).
C. Explain the differences between these words. Consult a dictionary. (10)
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i. or and oar
ii. maid and made
iii. rain and reign
iv. sight and site
vi. check
D. Read unit 6. At the end of the unit we have given you some abbreviations
that we find in a dictionary. Can you write what do the following
abbreviations stand for? (05)
(5)
i. Ad _______
ii. Prep ______
iii. Pron ______
iv. Adj _______
v. Pl _________
