SET-1 a.

Nothing special – typing in all caps is normal 1

SRM Institute of Science and Technology b. You are shouting or expressing anger
Department of English and Foreign Languages c. Its okay to forward this message to others
Academic Year: 2024-2025 (ODD) d. This message is very important
7. The act of presenting someone else’s work or idea as own is
Test: Model Exam Course Code & Title: 21LEH101T- Communicative English
considered as ______ . (BL- 4, CO- 3, PO 10)
Duration: 100 Minutes. Year & Sem: I/I Max. Marks: 50
a. Plagiarism
b. Word-switch
PART - A- (11x1=11 Marks)
c. Bibliography
Answer ALL the questions choosing the correct option.
d. Paraphrasing
1. The word Commūnicāre means ______ in Latin. (BL-4, CO-3, PO-10)
8. Choose the correct question tag for the following sentence from the given options:
a. to deliver b) to share c) to present d) to sacrifice Sheela won’t mind if I use her book, ______? (BL-3, CO-4, PO-9)
2. Which of the following shows a positive facial expression? (BL-4, CO-3, PO-10) a. Won’t he
a. Frowning while concentrating b. Won’t she
b. Maintaining eye contact c. Will he
c. Rolling up your eyes d. Will she
d. Smiling continuously 9. Sam as well as his teammates______ arriving today. (BL-4, CO-2, PO-9)
3. Identify the sentence with SVIODOA pattern from the following: a. is
(BL4, CO-2, PO-9) b. was
a. He bought medicine for him. c. are
b. Last night, I watched a movie. d. were
c. It was an amazing performance. 10. A motivation letter is . (BL-3, CO-4, PO-10)
d. My father gave me a pen yesterday. a. one that defines the personal motivation towards a specific job position
4. Identify the tense used in the following sentence: b. one that motivates someone towards an intended action
They are working on the project together. (BL-4, CO-5, PO-9) c. one that motivates someone from their loss of something
a. simple past d. one that defines the motivation towards achieving success
b. past continuous 11. Which of the following series is correct when making a presentation?
c. simple future (BL- 4, CO-5, PO-10)
d. present continuous a. First, second, next, finally.
5. In which of the following words the prefix used is Not Correct: b. Begin with, next, end with.
(BL-1, CO-1, PO-10) c. To start, to continue and to end.
a. prehistoric d. Firstly, secondly, after that, finally
b. prepone PART-B – (3x8=24 Marks)
c. preheat Answer the following questions as directed.
d. prepaid 12. Reading comprehension (Compulsory) (8MCQs) (BL- 4 CO-4 PO-10)
6. Typing in all capital letters in online communication means? As NASA works toward its long-term goal of establishing a human
(BL-4, CO-3, PO 10) settlement on Mars, SpaceX is fleshing out its plans to help NASA make that
dream a reality. The private spaceflight company, which regularly launches cargo
to the International Space Station with the Falcon 9 rocket and will soon launch
astronauts up there, is currently building an interplanetary spacecraft for Mars.
Known as Starship, the rocket-spacecraft combo will be able to launch 100
passengers and large amounts of cargo to and from the Red Planet.
Before Starship can launch to Mars, it will start off launching commercial
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satellites as early as 2021, followed by a manned flight around the moon in 2023. passage?
Although SpaceX has not given a timeline for its first missions to Mars, SpaceX
founder Elon Musk has said that the first Mars base could be up and running in (1) Venus 2) Mars 3) Jupiter 4) Earth
2028. And while Musk shared some eye-catching artist illustrations depicting what (b) Mention whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE: (3x1=3)
he called "Mars Base Alpha" as an intricate network of buildings and
i. Falcon 9 is the name of the rocket used by SpaceX to send cargo to the
infrastructure, SpaceX's plans for the Red Planet are not quite that extensive.
International Space Station.
"SpaceX very much is a transportation company," Paul Wooster, the
ii. Elon Musk’s “Mars Base Alpha” primarily aims to transport a colony of
principal Mars development engineer at SpaceX, said during a speech at the
10 lakh people on Mars.
Humans to Mars Summit in Washington in May. He explained that SpaceX plans
to build whatever infrastructure is necessary to support the company's Starship iii. SpaceX’s Starship collaborates with NASA and other private agencies
flights to and from Mars; that could include landing pads and refueling stations for worldwide to reduce the fuel required for the return trips to Earth.
the reusable rockets.
(c) Choose the definition which best suits the given words/phrasal verb as
For its very first Mars missions, SpaceX will land at least two unmanned
cargo ships on the Red Planet before sending any humans there, Wooster said. they are used in the passage: (2x1=2)
Those cargo missions would bring supplies, such as life-support systems and (i) ‘Fleshing Out’
power generators that the first astronauts on Mars will need when they set up (1) To gossip about something.
camp. The first unmanned Mars missions will also be tasked with confirming the (2) To scold someone for their mistakes.
presence of natural resources that can provide fuel for future two-way missions to (3) To make something more complete by adding details.
the Red Planet, Wooster said. SpaceX wants to use water ice from the planet's
(4) To step out of one’s responsibilities.
surface and carbon dioxide from the Martian atmosphere to refuel Starships on
Mars, enabling the rockets to return to Earth. (ii) ‘Eye-catching’
After those first two cargo missions, SpaceX will launch two manned (1) A striking aspect that attracts attention towards something.
missions alongside two additional cargo-only flights to begin setting up a (2) A strategy opposite to ‘mesmerism.’
propellant production plant. At that plant, water and carbon dioxide will be (3) To create a visual supplement to specific content.
converted into liquid methane and liquid oxygen, which fuel the rocket's engines. (4) Building a mind map for a given concept.
So, while SpaceX intends to set up a transportation system for humans 13. a. Compare the features and utility of Extensive and Intensive Reading with
and cargo traveling to the Red Planet, the company won't be building an entire reference to the books and articles you have read. (BL-2, CO-1, PO-10)
Mars base on its own. Musk has laid out his vision to create a million-person
(OR)
colony on Mars, but to establish that colony SpaceX will have to work together
with NASA and the agency's international partners and other commercial space b. Briefly describe the problems and opportunities in handling digital resources for the
companies. Several companies have already begun designing concepts for Mars purpose of education. (Essay word limit 150 words). (BL-4, CO-3, PO-10)
habitats and have proposed orbital outposts similar to NASA's Lunar Gateway, 14.a. Draft an email to the Network Service Provider regarding the recent issue of facing
which could serve as a waypoint for Starship and reduce the amount of fuel poor and intermittent connection in your locality. (Word limit 150 words). (BL-3 CO-4
needed for return trips to Earth. PO-10)
(a) Choose the correct answer: (3x1=3) (OR)
(i) What is the name of the spacecraft that SpaceX is building that will carry b. Submit a brief project proposal on establishing a working lab with advanced tools
passengers, Falcon 9 and cargo to mars? related to your domain. (Word limit 150 words). (BL-3 CO-5 PO-10)
(1) Falcon 9 2) Starship 3) Mars Base Alpha 4) Lunar Gateway PART - C – (1x15 = 15 Marks)
(ii) As per the passage, what fuel will be used to power the Starship rocket Answer any ONE of the questions as directed.
while returning from Mars? 15. Draft a Cover letter along with your Resume addressed to the HR Manager of
(1) Liquid hydrogen and liquid nitrogen TCS, Chennai for the post of System Analyst. (BL-4, CO-4, PO-10)
(2) Liquid methane and liquid oxygen
(3) Liquid methane and liquid hydrogen 16. Write a feasibility report about starting a reviewer’s club for favourite films, web
(4) Liquid nitrogen and liquid methane series and books in your college. Include details of its significance, challenges of
(iii) Which of the following is inferred by the term “Red Planet” in the implementation and existence as a long-term club. (BL-4, CO-5, PO-10)