RVS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

COIMBATORE 641 402.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
TECHNICAL ENGLISH I

Compiled By
Mrs. A. Sarah Helan Sathya
Head of the Department
Mrs. M. Revathy, AP

Ms. D. Suganya, AP

Mr. J. Charly Jerome, AP

Mr. T. Sathyaseelan, AP

Name

:.....

Year: Branch & Sec. ..

Roll No. : .....

R V S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY,

COIMBATORE 641 402

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DATE

CONTENT

TUTORIAL 1 (A)

TUTORIAL 1 (B)

TUTORIAL 1 (C)

TUTORIAL 2 (A)

TUTORIAL 2 (B)

TUTORIAL 2 (C)

TUTORIAL 3 (A)

TUTORIAL 3 (B)

TUTORIAL 3 (C)

10

TUTORIAL 4 (A)

11

TUTORIAL 4 (B)

12

TUTORIAL 5 (A)

13

TUTORIAL 5 (B)

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT

(ENGLISH)

MARKS

Signature of
the Faculty

UNIT I
PART - A
General Vocabulary
I.Match the following words in column A with their meanings in column B
A

a. augmentation
b. ravine
c. exceptional
d. tranquil

i) a deep and narrow valley

ii) outstanding
iii) calm, peaceful
iv) increase

II. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate tense form:

1. Iron __________(expand) when heated
2. My brother ____________ (arrive) tomorrow
3. The students _____________ (try) to solve the problem for two hours
4. India __________ (launch) its first satellite in the year 1990
5. Jack _________ (fall) asleep while he __________ (read)
6. We ___________ (leave) for Delhi on Monday
7. It began to rain, when we ________ (play) cricket
8. Aarty ________ (go) to bed, when I called upon her.
9. The bed was very comfortable. I ________ (have) a sound sleep
10. No, he isnt here: he just _______ (go) out
III. For each sentence, choose the best options to fill in the blank:
1. _________ does the film start tonight?
a. Where
b. Which
c. When

d. What

2. Nice to see you again, Babu! ________ was your holiday in Ooty?
a. How
b. Why
c. What
d. Which
3. There is no one here. _________ have they all gone?
a. When
4.

c. Which

d. What

__________ is your favourite country in the European Union?

a.

5.

b. Where

Who

b. Where

c. Which

_________ is she late to the class?

d. What

a.
6.

What

b. When

c. Why

d. How

I cant understand ________ he said; it wasnt in English

a.

Why

b. What

c. How

d. When

IV.Complete the correct form of the words for the given parts of speech:
Verb
a.
b.
c.
d.

Navigate
________
Expand
________

Noun
___________
___________
___________
deregulation

Adjective
__________
disagreeable
___________
___________

PART- B
1. Read the text and answer the following questions:
The study of control processes in electronic, mechanical, and biological systems is known
as cybernetics. The word was coined in 1948 by the American mathematician N orhert Wiener
from the Greek word meaning pilot or steersman. Cybernetics is concerned with the analysis of
the flow of information in both living organisms and machines, but it is particularly concerned
with systems that are capable of regulating their own operations without human control.
Automatic regulation is accomplished by using information about the stale of the end
product that is fed back to the regulating device, causing it to modify or correct production
procedures if necessary. The concept of feedback is at the very heart of cybernetics and is what
makes a system automatic and self-regulating. A simple example of a self-regulating machine is
a thermostat, which reacts to continual feedback about the outside temperature and responds
accordingly to achieve the temperature that has been programmed into it.
The applications of cybernetics are wide reaching, appearing in science, engineering,
technology, sociology, economics, education and medicine. Computers can keep a patient alive
during a surgical operation making instantaneous modifications based on a constant flow of
information. In education, teaching machines use cybernetic principles to instruct students on al
individual basis. In the home, automation is present in such everyday products as refrigerators,
coffeemakers, and dishwashers, In industry, automation is increasing its applications, although it
is currently applied primarily to the large-scale production of single units. In industries in which
a break in the flow of production can ruin the product, automatic controls are invaluable.
Chemical and petroleum plants are now almost completely automatic, as are industries involved
in the production of chemicals and atomic energy. Automation has become the answer when
human safety is the number one priority.
a) Choose the correct answer:

i) Cybernetics is the study of control processes in all of the systems except

1. ecologyical
2. biological
3. mechanical
4. electronic
ii) The word cybernetics was coined from the Greek work meaning
1. information
2. automatic
3. pilot
4. regulator
iii) Automatic regulation is accomplished by
1. modifying and correcting production procedures
2. feeding information to the regulatory device
3. analyzing the flow of information to the organism
4. modifying cybernetic principles
iv) Cybernetics is primarily concerned with systems that
1. are controlled by humans
2. analyze flaws of information
3. are self-regulating
4. have wide reaching applications
v) What makes a system automatic and self-regulating?
1. Information
2. Production proceduce
3. Human control
4. Feedback
vi) Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an area 111 which cybernetics has
applications?
1. Technology
2. Engineering
3. Philosophy
4. Education
b) Mention whether the following statements are True or False:
i) Cybernetics is the study of all systems
ii) Free flow of information is the key to self-regulation
iii) Teaching machines can replace teachers
iv) Automation is useful to housewives also
v) Human safety in industries cannot be ensured without automation
vi) Automation in industries is primarily used in producing small amounts of many
different products
c) Choose the appropriate definition for the given words or phrases as they are used in the
text:

i) continual
iii) instantaneous
1. with pause
1. simultaneous
2. without pause
2. delayed
3. new again
3. immediate
4. renewal
4. mediate
ii) reaching
iv) ruin
1. arriving
1. destroy
2. striking out
2. disable
3. stretching out
3. disadvantage
4. making
4. decipher
2. Read the following passage and make notes from it given a suitable title:
Long before the technology for the modern bridge building was developed, human beings
have been designing and building structures of various kinds across rivers. Early bridges were
made of the tree trunks laid across the gap between the banks of the rivers. Sometimes a number
of boats were placed on beside the other to form a bridge over which soldiers could cross the
river. There are also reports of bridges made of ropes, primitive forms of the modern suspension
bridge. The Romans built arch bridge of stone masonry, some of which survive to this day. In the
18th century, iron came to be used for building bridges.
More bridges are no longer made of timber or iron. With the invention of Portland
cement, structures could be built of concrete, which have very great strength. When steel was
used with concrete to make reinforced concrete (RC), it became possible to build bridges that
could withstand both expression and tension. A process was soon found to prestress concrete to
overcome its tendency to stretch under tension. Pre stressed concrete provided an ideal material
for modern bridge building.
Modern bridges can be classified into four types. The simplest of these is the beam
bridge, in which a beam rests on the two piers on the two banks of the river. When this beam
carries a load, the upper part of the beam is compressed and the lower part is subjected to
tension. An RC beam can withstand both these forces.
The second type of bridge is the arch bridge. Parts of the arch are subjected to
compression and practically no tension; the keystone at the top of the arch looks locks all the
parts together. Concrete has excellent compressive strength and can be used to build strong arch
bridges.
The third type is the suspension bridge. Here huge steel cables are suspended from tall
towers and the deck of the bridge hangs from these cables.
The fourth type is the cantilever bridge. The distance between the two piers is bridged by
two beams, each reaching nearly half the distance between the piers. Each beam is supported

only at one end, the other and being free. The top part of the cantilevered is stretched, and the
bottom part is subjected to compression. A beam is used to close the gap between the two
cantilevered beams.
Bridges are subjected to various forces. The loads transported over the bridge, together
with the dead weight of the bridge, press down on the foundation. Floods may lead to an
erosion of the sand on the riverbed and thus expose the piers. Therefore, it is very important to
provide good foundation for the piers and towers.
3. Road sense is the offspring of courtesy and parent of safety Discuss

UNIT I
PART A (QUESTION & ANSWER)
General Vocabulary
I.Match the following words in column A with their meanings in column B
A
a. augmentation
b. ravine
c. exceptional
d. tranquil
Ans: a- iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii

B
i) a deep and narrow valley
ii) outstanding
iii) calm, peaceful
iv) increase

II. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate tense form:

1. Iron __________(expand) when heated
2. My brother ____________ (arrive) tomorrow
3. The students _____________ (try) to solve the problem for two hours
4. India __________ (launch) its first satellite in the year 1990
5. Jack _________ (fall) asleep while he __________ (read)
6. We ___________ (leave) for Delhi on Monday
7. It began to rain, when we ________ (play) cricket
8. Aarty ________ (go) to bed, when I called upon her.
9. The bed was very comfortable. I ________ (have) a sound sleep
10. No, he isnt here: he just _______ (go) out
Ans:
1.expands

6. are leaving

2. will arrive

7. were playing

3. have been trying

8. had gone

4. launched

9. had

5. fell, was reading

10. has gone

III. For each sentence, choose the best options to fill in the blank:
1. _________ does the film start tonight?
b. Where
b. Which
c. When

d. What

2. Nice to see you again, Babu! ________ was your holiday in Ooty?
b. How
b. Why
c. What
d. Which
3. There is no one here. _________ have they all gone?
a. When
4.

d. What

Who

b. Where

c. Which

d. What

_________ is she late to the class?

a.

6.

c. Which

__________ is your favourite country in the European Union?

a.

5.

b. Where

What

b. When

c. Why

d. How

I cant understand ________ he said; it wasnt in English

a.

Why

b. What

c. How

Ans: 1.When

d. When
4. Which

2. How

5. Why

3. Where

6. What

IV.Complete the correct form of the words for the given parts of speech:
Verb
a.
b.
c.
d.

Navigate
________
Expand
________

Noun
___________
___________
___________
deregulation

Ans: a. navigation, navigational

Adjective
__________
disagreeable
___________
___________
c. expansion, expandable

b. disagree, disagreement

d. deregulate, PART- B

1. Read the text and answer the following questions:

The study of control processes in electronic, mechanical, and biological systems is known
as cybernetics. The word was coined in 1948 by the American mathematician N orhert Wiener
from the Greek word meaning pilot or steersman. Cybernetics is concerned with the analysis of
the flow of information in both living organisms and machines, but it is particularly concerned
with systems that are capable of regulating their own operations without human control.

Automatic regulation is accomplished by using information about the stale of the end
product that is fed back to the regulating device, causing it to modify or correct production
procedures if necessary. The concept of feedback is at the very heart of cybernetics and is what
makes a system automatic and self-regulating. A simple example of a self-regulating machine is
a thermostat, which reacts to continual feedback about the outside temperature and responds
accordingly to achieve the temperature that has been programmed into it.
The applications of cybernetics are wide reaching, appearing in science, engineering,
technology, sociology, economics, education and medicine. Computers can keep a patient alive
during a surgical operation making instantaneous modifications based on a constant flow of
information. In education, teaching machines use cybernetic principles to instruct students on al
individual basis. In the home, automation is present in such everyday products as refrigerators,
coffeemakers, and dishwashers, In industry, automation is increasing its applications, although it
is currently applied primarily to the large-scale production of single units. In industries in which
a break in the flow of production can ruin the product, automatic controls are invaluable.
Chemical and petroleum plants are now almost completely automatic, as are industries involved
in the production of chemicals and atomic energy. Automation has become the answer when
human safety is the number one priority.
a) Choose the correct answer:
i) Cybernetics is the study of control processes in all of the systems except
1. ecologyical
2. biological
3. mechanical
4. electronic
ii) The word cybernetics was coined from the Greek work meaning
1. information
2. automatic
3. pilot
4. regulator
iii) Automatic regulation is accomplished by
1. modifying and correcting production procedures
2. feeding information to the regulatory device
3. analyzing the flow of information to the organism
4. modifying cybernetic principles
iv) Cybernetics is primarily concerned with systems that
1. are controlled by humans
2. analyze flaws of information
3. are self-regulating
4. have wide reaching applications
v) What makes a system automatic and self-regulating?

1. Information
2. Production proceduce
3. Human control
4. Feedback
vi) Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an area 111 which cybernetics has
applications?
1. Technology
2. Engineering
3. Philosophy
4. Education
b) Mention whether the following statements are True or False:
i) Cybernetics is the study of all systems
ii) Free flow of information is the key to self-regulation
iii) Teaching machines can replace teachers
iv) Automation is useful to housewives also
v) Human safety in industries cannot be ensured without automation
vi) Automation in industries is primarily used in producing small amounts of many
different products
c) Choose the appropriate definition for the given words or phrases as they are used in the
text:
i) continual
1. with pause
2. without pause
3. new again
4. renewal
ii) reaching
1. arriving
2. striking out
3. stretching out
4. making
Ans:
a)Choose the correct answer
i) ecological
ii) pilot
iii) modifying and correcting production
procedures

iii) instantaneous
1. simultaneous
2. delayed
3. immediate
4. mediate
iv) ruin
1. destroy
2. disable
3. disadvantage
4. decipher

iv) are self-regulating

v) feedback
vi) philosophy

b) Mention whether the following statements are True or False:

i) False
iv) True
ii) True
v) False
iii) False
vi) False
c) Choose the appropriate definition for the given words or phrases as they are used in the
text:
i) without pause
iv) destroy
ii) stretching out
iii) immediate
2. Read the following passage and make notes from it given a suitable title:
Long before the technology for the modern bridge building was developed, human beings
have been designing and building structures of various kinds across rivers. Early bridges were
made of the tree trunks laid across the gap between the banks of the rivers. Sometimes a number
of boats were placed on beside the other to form a bridge over which soldiers could cross the
river. There are also reports of bridges made of ropes, primitive forms of the modern suspension
bridge. The Romans built arch bridge of stone masonry, some of which survive to this day. In the
18th century, iron came to be used for building bridges.
More bridges are no longer made of timber or iron. With the invention of Portland
cement, structures could be built of concrete, which have very great strength. When steel was
used with concrete to make reinforced concrete (RC), it became possible to build bridges that
could withstand both expression and tension. A process was soon found to prestress concrete to
overcome its tendency to stretch under tension. Pre stressed concrete provided an ideal material
for modern bridge building.
Modern bridges can be classified into four types. The simplest of these is the beam
bridge, in which a beam rests on the two piers on the two banks of the river. When this beam
carries a load, the upper part of the beam is compressed and the lower part is subjected to
tension. An RC beam can withstand both these forces.
The second type of bridge is the arch bridge. Parts of the arch are subjected to
compression and practically no tension; the keystone at the top of the arch looks locks all the
parts together. Concrete has excellent compressive strength and can be used to build strong arch
bridges.
The third type is the suspension bridge. Here huge steel cables are suspended from tall
towers and the deck of the bridge hangs from these cables.
The fourth type is the cantilever bridge. The distance between the two piers is bridged by
two beams, each reaching nearly half the distance between the piers. Each beam is supported

only at one end, the other and being free. The top part of the cantilevered is stretched, and the
bottom part is subjected to compression. A beam is used to close the gap between the two
cantilevered beams.
Bridges are subjected to various forces. The loads transported over the bridge, together
with the dead weight of the bridge, press down on the foundation. Floods may lead to an
erosion of the sand on the riverbed and thus expose the piers. Therefore, it is very important to
provide good foundation for the piers and towers.
Ans:
Types of Bridges
I. Earlier Bridges
1. of tree trunks
i) to fill gap between banks of river
2. boats placed one beside the other
i) used for soldiers to cross rivers
3. of ropes
i) primitive forms of the modern suspension bridges
4. arch bridges of store masonry
i) swimming till this day
ii) 18th century iron used to build bridges
II. Modern bridges
1. not made of timber or iron
2. Portland cement
i) built of concrete having great strength
3. reinforced concrete (RC)
i) withstand both compression and tension
4. pre stressed concrete
i) ideal for modern bridges
ii) has the ability to overcome stretch under tension
III.Types
1. beam bridge
i) simplest
ii) beam rests on 2 piers on the 2 banks of the river
iii) RC beam used to withstand upper compression and lower part tension
2. arch bridge
i) parts subjected to compression
ii) no tension
iii) the keystone at the top looks all parts together
iv) concrete used to make it strong
3. suspension bridge
i) huge steel cables suspended from tall tower

ii) deck hangs from cables

4. cantilever bridge
i) 2 piers bridged by 2 beams
a) each pier reaching half the distance
b) each beam supported only at one end other end free
c) the top is stretched of the bottom compression
d) a beam is used to close the gap between the 2 cantilevered beams
IV. Force on bridges
1. load over
2. dead weight of bridge
3. corrosion
4. erosion of sand on riverbed due to floods
5. need strong foundation for the piers and towers
3. Road sense is the offspring of courtesy and parent of safety Discuss
Of the many crisis that is tormenting India, road safety crisis is the biggest which can be
solved by the concerted efforts of everyone. Over1.3 million people die on the roads world wide
every year due to accidents. Over 50 million are injured and nearly one-third of these victims are
under the age of 25 years.
Transportation by airplanes, trains, buses, cars and motorcycles has become part of our
everyday life. The commonly used mode are cars, buses and motorcycles. The accidents are
caused mostly due to lack of discipline of the driver, refusal to follow traffic rules or poor
infrastructure.
The only solution to prevent accidents is to develop a road safety culture in the general
public. Road safety should first begin at home and the parents should inculcate in children the
traffic rules and the dos and donts to be observed while using the road. The children should be
instructed to adhere to the rules strictly.
The drivers on the road should drive with a sense of courtesy to fellow users of the road.
They should avoid reckless driving and maintain adequate distance from vehicles ahead and
drive at specified speeds only, for instance, in highways 70km/h. While driving they should keep
a close watch on other road users especially the pedestrians and have a sense of timings of traffic
lights and avoid applying brakes suddenly. Small vehicle drivers should keep a safe distance
from large and heavy vehicles. They should exercise caution while overtaking vehicles to avoid
head-on-collisions. The role of pedestrians on the road is also high. They should not think that
the entire road is at their disposal. They should exhibit caution while crossing/using the road.
They should try to use over bridges or underpasses and zebra crossings, wherever applicable.

In addition to the individual users, the government should also intervene with a view to
providing safety to all the users. While designing roads with speed as the goal, safety should be
given priority. Surveilance cameras, like in countries abroad, can be fitted and heavy fines should
be levied on those not following the traffic rules on speed limits. Drivers using mobile phones
should be confisticated of their licences.
If the entire country has a goodwill towards fellowmen that is the parent of safety.
Everyone should remember the slogan Safety is as simple as ABC (Always Be Careful).

TUTORIAL I (A)
I. Match the following words in column A with their meanings in column B
A

a. hazard
b. consumption
c. sustainable
d. critical

i) very important
ii) conservation
iii) danger
iv) use
v) able to continue over a period of time
II. Fill in the blanks in the following passage with the appropriate tense form:
Rajesh __________ (work) as a farmer in a village near Salem till June 1990. In
July 1990, he __________ ( change) his profession, After the change he __________ (migrate) to
Chennai and through hard work he became rich. At present, he _________ (be) the owner of two
factories in the city.

TUTORIAL I (B)
III. Make the statements into interrogative forms:
1. He comes from Avadi
2. No, he didnt attend the meeting
3. The party begins at 7.00 p.m
4. My son studies well
5. Yes, I got the message
6. Here is my smart card
7. Yes, I have taken all my certificates
8. He is my friend, Dinakar
9. I want to go to the library
10. I like pink color
IV. Complete the correct form of the words for the given parts of speech:

a.
b.
c.
d.

Noun

Adjective

Verb

Adverb

Expression
Information
________
Art

_______
informative
conclusive
________

express
_______
conclude
-

expressively
informatively
conclusively
artistically

TUTORIAL I (C)
1. Read the text and answer the following questions:
Space is a dangerous place, not only because of meteors but also because of rays
from the sun and the other stars. The atmosphere again acts as our protective blanket on earth.
Light gets through, and this is essential for plants to make food we eat. Heat, too, makes our
environment tolerable and some ultraviolet rays penetrate the atmosphere. Cosmic rays of
various kinds come through the air from outer space, but enormous quantities of radiation from
the sun are screened off. As soon as men leave the atmosphere they are exposed to this radiation
but their spacesuits or the walls of their spacecraft, if they are inside, do prevent a lot of radiation
damage.
Radiation is the greatest known danger to explorers in space. Doses of radiation are
measured in units called reins. We all receive radiation here on Earth from the sun, from cosmic
rays and from radioactive minerals. The normal dose of radiation that we receive each year is
about 100 millirems (0.1rem); it varies according to where you live, and this is a very rough
estimate. Scientists have reason to think that a man can put up with far more radiation than, this
without being damaged; the figure of 60 rems has been agreed. The trouble is that it is extremely
difficult to be sure about radiation damage. A person may feel perfectly well, but the cells of his
or her sex organs may be damaged, and this will not be discovered until the birth of (deformed)
children or even grandchildren.
Even space probes showed that radiation varies in different parts of space around the
Earth. It also varies in time because, when great spurts of gas shoot out of the sun (solar flares),
they are accompanied by a lot of extra radiation. Some estimates of the amount of radiation in
space, based on various measurements and calculations, are as low as 10 rems per year, others
are as high as 5 rems per hour, Missions to the moon (Apollo flights) have had to cross the Van
Allen belts of high radiation and, during the outward and return journeys, the Apollo 8 crew
accumulated a total dose of about 200 millirems per man. It was hoped that there would not be
any large solar flares during the times of Apollo moon walks because the walls of the LEMS
(lunar excursion modules) were not thick enough to protect the men inside, though the command
modules did give reasonable protection. So far, no dangerous doses of radiation have been
reported, but the Gemini orbits and the Appolo 8 missions have been quite short. We simply do
not know yet how men are going to get on when they spend weeks and months outside the
protection of the atmosphere, working in a space laboratory or in base on the moon. Drugs might
help to decrease the damage done by radiation, but no really effective ones have been found so
far. At present, radiation seems to be the greatest physical hazard to space travelers, but it is
impossible to say just how serious the hazard will turn out to be in the future.
A ) Choose the responses which best reflects the meaning of the text:
i) Scientists have fixed a safety level of

a) 10 rems per year

b) 100 millirems per year

b) 60 rems per year

d) 5 rems per hour

ii) The spacemen were worried about solar flared when they were
a) Crossing the Van Allen belts
b) Setting up a moon base
c) Exploring the surface of the moon
d) Waiting in the command module
iii) When men spend long periods in space how will they protect themselves?
a) By taking special drugs
b) By wearing special suits
c) By using a protective blanket
d) No solution has been found yet
iv) Which one of the following is true?
a) The grandchildren of astronauts are deformed
b) The children of astronauts have damaged sex organs
c) Radiation damage may show only in later generations
d) Radiation does not seem to be very harmful
B ) Choose the definition which best fits these words or phrases as they are used in the text
i)Cosmic rays
a) Rays from outer space
b) Sunbeams
c) Ultraviolet rays
d) Rays from spacecraft
ii) Scientists have reason to think
a) Scientists are right to think
b) Scientists have evidence to suggest
c) Scientists need to think
d) Scientists are certain
iii) Get on
a) Mount

b) walk

c) survive

d) advance

iv)Turn out to be
a) Change
b) harm

c) remain

d) prove

C)State True or False:

i)The atmosphere screens off the Earth from excessive radiation
ii)Everyone on earth is exposed to exactly the same amount of radiation

iii)Solar flares are not dangerous

iv)Space is a dangerous place because it is not fully explored
v) The Apollo 8 missions have been quite long in duration
vi)The drugs that have been found to decrease radiation are ineffective
vii)The greatest, physical hazard to space travelers is remaining for long hours in space
viii) In space travel, space suits are absolutely necessary for the scientists
2. Make notes on the following passage:
Communication is easily overlooked, but the ability to communicate effectively is
necessary to carry out the thoughts and visions of an organization to the people. The importance
of speech and words whether through a paper or a voice is a communication medium to convey
directions and provide synchronization, without communication, there is no way to express
thoughts, ideas and feelings.
There are many ways to provide communication from the organization to the people of
your community. For instance, you can communicate the proceedings of your organization to the
world through a phone, fax, email, letter, website, instant message softwares, social networking
websites (facebook, twitter, my space) etc. Technology has made it easy to express things, share
ideas, and join thoughts.
The ability and the importance of communication become much more crucial when you
are on a mission or need to fulfill a goal. Without a means to communicate, your organization
will become isolated. The ability to effectively communicate is very important when it is usually
underestimated and overlooked.
Communication is a necessity as we use it to network, spread ideas, and promote. Hence,
communicate effectively through well known mediums and convey ideas simply and precisely.
The importance of communication is crucial to the success of your organization because you
need to reach out in order to fulfill your mission.
3.Write an essay on Indias Achievement in Electronic Industry (not more than 300 words).

UNIT II
PART - A
A) Complete the exercise with the correct prepositions
1) She was born ___2004.
2) They are waiting ___the bus.
3) Don't forget to bring some flowers ___you.
4) I haven't smoked ____ ages.
5) You can look up the word_____a dictionary.
6) She is allergic ___insect stings.
7) I'm looking___my keys. Have you found them?
8) The song was written___Madonna.
9) He likes to travel_____Spain in summer.
10) The police car chased the robbers_____ the streets.
B) Expand the following compound words
1. Boat house
2. Coal gas
3. Machine tools
4. Car battery
5. Check list
C. Single Line Definition
1. Sensor
2. Calculator
3. Battery
4. Ladder
5. Stapler
D.Rewrite the imperatives in statements. Use the verbs in brackets.
1. Do be quiet. (must)
2. Let me finish it first. (would like)
3. Repair your roof. (should)
4. I'll dust the furniture and you hoover. (can - can)
5. Lets not go on foot. (should not)
6. Drive slowly, will you? (must)
7. Dont be angry. (mustn't)
8. Hurry up. (must)
9. Let them make an experiment. (can)

10. Do not touch the screen. (must not)

PART - B
I. Given below are two passages. Read one of them to draw a flowchart.

a) Write a set of recommendation for selecting the proper fuel:

UNIT II
PART A (QUESTION & ANSWER)
A) Complete the exercise with the correct prepositions
1) She was born ___2004.
(Answer: In)
2) They are waiting ___the bus.
(Answer: for)
3) Don't forget to bring some flowers ___you.
(Answer: with)
4) I haven't smoked ____ ages.
(Answer: for)
5) You can look up the word_____a dictionary.
(Answer: In)
6) She is allergic ___insect stings.
(Answer: to)
7) I'm looking___my keys. Have you found them?
(Answer: for)
8) The song was written___Madonna.
(Answer: by)
9) He likes to travel_____Spain in summer.
(Answer: to)
10) The police car chased the robbers_____ the streets. (Answer: through)
B) Expand the following compound words
1. Boat house
2. Coal gas

(Answer: a house which is actually a boat.)

(Answer: gas obtained from coal.)

3. Machine tools
driven by a machine.)

(Answer: tools for cutting or shaping materials,

4. Car battery

(Answer: battery of a car.)

5. Check list

(Answer: list of item for checking something.)

C. Single Line Definition

1. Sensor
(Answer: A sensor is a device that detects events or changes in quantities and provides a
corresponding output)
2. Calculator
(Answer: calculator is a small, portable electronic device used to perform both basic and
complex operations of arithmetic)
3. Battery
(Answer: battery is a device consisting of one or more electrochemical cells that convert
stored chemical energy into electrical energy)
4. Ladder
(Answer: A ladder is a vertical or inclined set of rungs or steps)
5. Stapler
(Answer: A stapler is a mechanical device that joins sheets of paper or similar material by
driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and folding the ends)

D.Rewrite the imperatives in statements. Use the verbs in brackets.

1. Do be quiet. (must)
Answer: You must be quiet.
2. Let me finish it first. (would like)
Answer: I would like to finish it first.
3. Repair your roof. (should)
Answer: You should repair your roof.
4. I'll dust the furniture and you hoover. (can - can)
Answer: I can dust the furniture and you can hoover.
5. Lets not go on foot. (should not)
Answer: We should not go on foot.
6. Drive slowly, will you? (must)
Answer: You must drive slowly.
7. Dont be angry. (mustn't)
Answer: You must not be angry.
8. Hurry up. (must)
Answer: You must hurry up.
9. Let them make an experiment. (can)
Answer: They can make an experiment.
10. Do not touch the screen. (must not)
Answer: You must not touch the screen.

PART - B
I. Given below are two passages. Read one of them to draw a flowchart.
Metal drum
given
negative
charge
Electric
charge
disappears

Powder
transferred
to piece of
paper

Image of
document
projected on
Dark parts
of the
image
charged

Heater seals
the powder
to the paper

Light strikes

Charged
parts of the
drum
attract the
dark powder
Copy of the
powder

Answer:
The process of making photocopies
Static electricity enables a photocopier to produce almost instant copies of documents. At the
heart of the machine is a metal drum which is given a negative charge at the beginning of the
copying cycle. The optical system projects an image of the document on the drum. The electric
charge disappears where light strikes the metal surfaces, only the dark parts of images remain
charged. Positively charged particles of tonner powder are applied to the drum. The charged parts
of the drum attract the dark powder, which is then transferred to a piece of paper. A heater seals
the powder to the paper, and a warm copy of the paper emerges from the photocopier.
a) Write a set of recommendation for selecting the proper fuel:
Answer:
1.
2.
3.
4.

The fuel should burn easily.

The fuel should produce sufficient energy.
It should be available in plenty.
Its storage should be easy and safe.

5.
6.
7.
8.

It,s transportation should be easy and safe

On burning, the fuel should not pollute the environment.
After burning, the fuel should not leave behind much residue.
The fuel should not be expensive.

TUTORIAL 2 (A)
A) Complete the exercise with the correct prepositions
1. __ the picture, there are three kids.
2. The girl is standing___the two boys.
3. There is a picture ___ the wall.
4. He has a gamboy_____his hands.
5. The kids are looking ____his gameboy.
6.

Peter is playing tennis _____Sunday.

7.

My brother's birthday is ___the 5th of November.

8.

My birthday is ____ May.

9.

We are going to see my parents ___ the weekend.

10. In 1666, a great fire broke out _____ London.

B) Expand the following compound words
1. Water Supply2. Petrol Engine3. Air Supply4. Control Center5. Heat Transfer-

TUTORIAL 2 (B)
C) Read the following
Definition of a computer program me. A computer program me is a set of instructions which
tells a computer what to do.
Using this model, write definitions for each of the following words
1. Code
2. Scientist
3. Complier
4. Hardware
5. Wind mill
D.Rewrite the sentences in imperative. Keep the same meaning.
1. He should have a job. !
2. We mustn't stop now. !
3. You must go to bed. !
4. You should get up early. !
5. You mustn't stand here. !
6. She can have a drink. !
7. They must clean the carpet. !
8. We needn't wait for him. !
9. We must have a shower first. !
10. You can't park in this street. !

TUTORIAL 2 (C)
III. a)Process description of cement manufacture:
Equal weight

Rice husk

Lime sludge

Mixed thoroughly

Cakes prepared

Dried in sunlight

Burned in the open

Ash collected

Grin to the fine powder

Rice husk cement

b) Write a set of eight recommendations for maintaining a laptop in good working

condition.

UNIT III
PART - A
I.

II.

III.

IV.

Different Forms and Uses of Words

1. Mistake
2. Plan
3. Control
4. Subject
5. Message
Fill in the blanks with suitable indefinite Adjectives:
1. ________People attended the function.
2. He was a man _______of ambition
3. ________the candidates took the examination seriously
4. _________concentration will take you a long way.
5. There are seats __________at the back.
Cause and Effect Expression:
1. The oil tanker spilled large quantity of oil. Many sea birds died.
2. E-ticketing is introduced by the railways. The people get reservations easily.
3. Wind mills are installed in large numbers. Adequate power is produced.
4. The water from the rives overflowed. Many villagers were inundated.
5. The price of petrol has gone up. The essential commodities have become costlier.
Subject Verb Agreement:
Fill in the blanks with the correct verb form:
1. Everyone of the labourers____________(is/are)given a reward.
2. Neither of the combatants___________(was/were) able to break the record.
3. One of the machines___________(is/are) malfunctioning.
4. The police___________(have/has) arrested five culprits.
5. A three day workshop_________(was/were) conducted for the management
trainees.
PART -B

V.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
VI.

Rearrange the following sentences into a coherent order:

If the latter are reluctant, start with the former,
Mix the quick ones with the slow ones.
Call for reports after a few minutes of discussion.
The quick learners, spread over the class, can guide this discussion.
Then gradually move to the latter, drawing them out of their shells.
The discussion can be in pairs or in groups.
The discussion provides a meaningful context to use English to communicate orally.
Please encourage discussion among your learners especially the weak ones.
E-mail writing

Send the information you have collected from the Internet, on Kiran Bedi, to a friend by e-mail.
.

UNIT III
PART A (QUESTION & ANSWER)
VII.

VIII.

Different Forms and Uses of Words

1. Mistake
i)
Dont make mistakes (Noun)
ii)
Please dont mistake me (Verb)
2. Plan
i)
His plan was successful (Noun)
ii)
It is always better to plan your works (Verb)
3. Control
i)
His control over the students is amazing (N)
ii)
He Controlled the flow of water (V)
4. Subject
i)
The subject of the talk was very interesting (N)
ii)
The metal was subjected to heating (V)
5. Message
i)
The message was sent immediately (N)
ii)
He messaged the data to the officials(V)
Fill in the blanks with suitable indefinite Adjectives:
1. ________People attended the function.
2. He was a man _______of ambition
3. ________the candidates took the examination seriously
4. _________concentration will take you a long way.
5. There are seats __________at the back.

Answer : Many;
IX.

X.

little ;

All ;

A Little ;

some/many

Cause and Effect Expression:

1. The oil tanker spilled large quantity of oil. Many sea birds died.
Due to the spillage of large quantity of oil from oil tanker, many sea birds died.
2. E-ticketing is introduced by the railways. The people get reservations easily.
The people get reservations easily owing to the introduction of e-ticketing by
railways.
3. Wind mills are installed in large numbers. Adequate power is produced.
Adequate power is produced because of the installation of large number of wind
mills.
4. The water from the rives overflowed. Many villagers were inundated.
Since the water from the rivers overflowed, many villages were inundated.
5. The price of petrol has gone up. The essential commodities have become costlier.
The essential commodities have become costlier due to the rise in the price of
petrol
Subject Verb Agreement:
Fill in the blanks with the correct verb form:
1. Everyone of the labourers____________(is/are)given a reward.

2.
3.
4.
5.

Neither of the combatants___________(was/were) able to break the record.

One of the machines___________(is/are) malfunctioning.
The police___________(have/has) arrested five culprits.
A three day workshop_________(was/were) conducted for the management
trainees.

Answers: 1.is;

2.was;

3.is; 4.have; 5.was;

PART -B

XI.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.

Rearrange the following sentences into a coherent order:

If the latter are reluctant, start with the former,
Mix the quick ones with the slow ones.
Call for reports after a few minutes of discussion.
The quick learners, spread over the class, can guide this discussion.
Then gradually move to the latter, drawing them out of their shells.
The discussion can be in pairs or in groups.
The discussion provides a meaningful context to use English to communicate orally.
Please encourage discussion among your learners especially the weak ones.
Answer: 7, 6,2,1,5,4,3,8

XII.

E-mail writing

Send the information you have collected from the Internet, on Kiran Bedi, to a friend by e-mail.
From : rohan_cool@hotmail.com
To: prem_123@yahoo.com
Sub : Some interesting piece of information about Kiran Bedi
Dear,
Id like to share with you the following interesting piece of information about Kiran Bedi thatI
came across on the Internet.
Ramon Magayasamy Award for Government Service (Asias equivalent of the Nobel Prize),
Woman of the year Award, 2002 (Italy), Asian and National Tennis Champion, National Prayer
Break fast meeting with president Clinton
Pls. Key in anything u come across.
Best wishes,
Rohan.

TUTORIAL 3 (A)
I. Different Forms and Uses of Words
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
II.

Supply
Show
Face
Service
Promise

Adjectives

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Raju claimed______the loot.

The ________ place was flooded due to cyclone.
Have you left _______question unanswered?
The_______equipment we have is sufficient.
We havent __________ time at our disposal.

TUTORIAL 3 (B)
III.

Cause & Effect Expression:

Use the following expressions, showing cause & effect relationship in sentences of your
own:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
IV.

Lead to :
Due to :
Results in:
On account of:
Therefore

Subject Verb Agreement

Fill in the blanks with the correct verb form:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Linguistics ________(is/are) an interesting subject.

Churchill, statesman and writer,_________(are/is) no more.
Ram, along with his parents,_______(is/ are) going to Singapore.
The North pole and the south pole_____(is/are) equally distant from the equator.
Nothing_________(has/have) yet been decided.

TUTORIAL 3 (C)
PART -B
V.

Rearrange the following sentences into a coherent order:

i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)

VI.

The dissolved cellulose is formed into threads by a technical process.

This fiber is, in fact, a reconstituted natural fiber.
After that, they are dried on aheated roller.
The cellulose is obtained from shredded wood pulp.
Finally, they are wound on to a bobbin.
It is made by dissolving cellulose in a solution of sodium hydroxide.
The threads are drawn from the setting bath of dilute sulphuric acid. Then,
they are wound on reel and washed.
Rayon is a man-made fibre.

E-mail writing

Get the e-mail id of any womens organization (e.g., Banyan), and send a mail to them
congratulating them on the good work that they do. E-mail them seeking information on their
social welfare projects

UNIT - IV
PART A
I.Single Word Substitution
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Free of mistakes
To show clearly
A very fine wire in some electrical equipment
The art of making watches and clocks
To join together pieces of metal

II.Adverbs
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

I paint the door______.

He came one hour ____.
They _____ make mistakes.
My parents are living ______.
You are _____ correct.

III.Abbreviations
1. P.D
2. D.A
3. O & M

4. S.R
5. N.T.P

IV.Acronyms
1. OOPS
2. LAN
3. BCD

4. VLSI
5. TIDCO
PART B

I.Reading Comprehension
OZONE
Ozone, a molecule made up of three atoms of oxygen, comprises a layer of the atmosphere that
absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun. chlorine atoms, mainly from man-made
chloroflurocarbons or CFCs, break apart ozone molecules.
Chlorine compounds used in human activities such as electronics, manufacturing and
refrigeration are a primary cause of the ozone hole. A large area of intense ozone depletion
occurs annually over Antarctica during late August through early October. The hole typically
breaks up as ozone levels increase in late November.

The atmospheric Ozone over Antarctica declined to record low levels this year due to the
combination of an unusually cold winter and the continued presence of man-made chlorine
chemicals reported by U.S. Scientists. The surface area covered by the so called ozone hole in
1993 over 23 million square kilo meters or about twice the size of the Antarctica land mass, was
nearly as large as the record 1992 ozone hole.
INSTRUMENT, a Russian satellite orbiting the earth, measured the concentration of ozone over
a region near the South Pole, at less than 100 Dobson units. This measurement made at the centre
of the ozone hole was confirmed by balloon and ground based instruments.
A Dobson unit is a measure for the physical thickness of the ozone layer. The balloon born
measurements also indicated that the Antarctica ozone layer was totally destroyed between the
altitude of 13.5 and 19 kilo meters, creating an ozone void of 5.5 kilo meter thickness.
Deep ozone holes will continue to form annually into the next century. Herman, an American
scientist, said, this situation will persist until the stratospheric chlorine levels decreases.
The ozone layer is expected to heal itself and become thicker as a result of CFC cutbacks,
mandated by an international treaty called the Montreal Protocol.
(a). State whether the following statements are true or false:
i. Ozone is helpful in the process of absorbing certain radiation creating bad effect.
ii. Ozone depletion never takes place in the universe.
iii. The 1993 ozone hole is considered to the largest as per the world record.
iv. Dobson units are used for measuring the effects of danger of ozone.
(b) Read the passage carefully and then choose the responses which best reflects the
meaning of the text.
(1) Ozone layer is found
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)

Near the north pole

As a sheet of the atmosphere
Near the south pole
At both south pole and North pole

(2)The ozone molecules break apart due to

i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)

The ultra violet radiation

The Planetary movements
The heat of the sun
The Chemicals made by man

(3)Ozone depletion occurs annually

i)
ii)
iii)
iv)

In many places in the world

only in certain places
In the coastal areas
near forest areas

(4)As per the latest record pertaining to the ozone layer this year
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)

The levels are high

the levels have functions
The levels are low
the levels are intermediary

(c) Choose the meaning which best fits the following words they are used in the4 text.
(i) Radiation
a) gathering

b) spreading out

c) accumulating d) penetrating

(ii) depletion
a) production

b) removal c) moisturisation d) reduction

(iii) altitude
a) length b) breadth c) height d) circumference
(iv) decline
a)becoming weaker b) becoming thicker c)becoming stronger d) becoming rough
II. Interpretation of Graph
I.

Look at the following bar chart, which describes the total expenditure on
education and defence incurred by different countries.

UNIT - IV
PART A (QUESTION & ANSWER)
I.Single Word Substitution
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Free of mistakes
To show clearly
A very fine wire in some electrical equipment
The art of making watches and clocks
To join together pieces of metal

Ans- 1. Accurate, 2.Demonstrate, 3.Filament, 4.Horology, 5. Weld

II.Adverbs
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

I paint the door______.

He came one hour ____.
They _____ make mistakes.
My parents are living ______.
You are _____ correct.

Ans- 1.Speedily, 2.Ago, 3. Often, 4.Here, 5. Partly.

III.Abbreviations
1. P.D
2. D.A
3. O & M

4. S.R
5. N.T.P

Ans- 1.Potential Difference, 2.Dearness Allowance, 3.Operation and Maintenance, 4.Service

Register, 5. Normal temperature and pressure
IV.Acronyms
1. OOPS
2. LAN
3. BCD

4. VLSI
5. TIDCO

Ans- 1. Object oriented programming Language, 2.Local Area Network, 3.Binary Coded
Decimal, 4. Very Large Scale Integration, 5.Tamilnadu Industrial Development Corporation

PART B
I.Reading Comprehension
OZONE
Ozone, a molecule made up of three atoms of oxygen, comprises a layer of the atmosphere that
absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun. chlorine atoms, mainly from man-made
chloroflurocarbons or CFCs, break apart ozone molecules.
Chlorine compounds used in human activities such as electronics, manufacturing and
refrigeration are a primary cause of the ozone hole. A large area of intense ozone depletion
occurs annually over Antarctica during late August through early October. The hole typically
breaks up as ozone levels increase in late November.
The atmospheric Ozone over Antarctica declined to record low levels this year due to the
combination of an unusually cold winter and the continued presence of man-made chlorine
chemicals reported by U.S. Scientists. The surface area covered by the so called ozone hole in
1993 over 23 million square kilo meters or about twice the size of the Antarctica land mass, was
nearly as large as the record 1992 ozone hole.
INSTRUMENT, a Russian satellite orbiting the earth, measured the concentration of ozone over
a region near the South Pole, at less than 100 Dobson units. This measurement made at the centre
of the ozone hole was confirmed by balloon and ground based instruments.
A Dobson unit is a measure for the physical thickness of the ozone layer. The balloon born
measurements also indicated that the Antarctica ozone layer was totally destroyed between the
altitude of 13.5 and 19 kilo meters, creating an ozone void of 5.5 kilo meter thickness.
Deep ozone holes will continue to form annually into the next century. Herman, an American
scientist, said, this situation will persist until the stratospheric chlorine levels decreases.
The ozone layer is expected to heal itself and become thicker as a result of CFC cutbacks,
mandated by an international treaty called the Montreal Protocol.
(a). State whether the following statements are true or false:
i. Ozone is helpful in the process of absorbing certain radiation creating bad effect.
ii. Ozone depletion never takes place in the universe.
iii. The 1993 ozone hole is considered to the largest as per the world record.
iv. Dobson units are used for measuring the effects of danger of ozone.

(b) Read the passage carefully and then choose the responses which best reflects the
meaning of the text.
(1) Ozone layer is found
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)

Near the north pole

As a sheet of the atmosphere
Near the south pole
At both south pole and North pole

(2)The ozone molecules break apart due to

vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)

The ultra violet radiation

The Planetary movements
The heat of the sun
The Chemicals made by man

(3)Ozone depletion occurs annually

v)
vi)
vii)
viii)

In many places in the world

only in certain places
In the coastal areas
near forest areas

(4)As per the latest record pertaining to the ozone layer this year
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)

The levels are high

the levels have functions
The levels are low
the levels are intermediary

(c) Choose the meaning which best fits the following words they are used in the4 text.
(i) Radiation
a) gathering

b) spreading out

c) accumulating d) penetrating

(ii) depletion
b) production

b) removal c) moisturisation d) reduction

(iii) altitude
b) length b) breadth c) height d) circumference
(iv) decline
a)becoming weaker b) becoming thicker c)becoming stronger d) becoming rough

Answers
A ) State True or false
1.
2.
3.
4.

True
False
False
True

B ) Choose the best answer

1. As a sheet of the atmosphere
2. The Chemicals made by man
3. Only in certain places
4.The levels are high
C ) Choose the meaning
1. Spreading out
2. Reduction
3. Height
4. Becoming weaker
II. Interpretation of Graph
I.

Look at the following bar chart, which describes the total expenditure on
education and defence incurred by different countries.

Ans- The given bar chart describes the total expenditure on education and defence incurred by
different countries.

Of the countries given in the bar chart, Egypt spends the highest of nearly 43% on defence,
whereas Japan spends just 10% of its total expenditure on defence.The United States and Israel
spend approximately 37% and 34% respectively, of their total expenditure on defence and thus
hold the second and third places respectively. On the other hand, Australia, Canada, the United
Kingdom, and India equally spend 16% on defence.Next comes USSR which spends 15% of the
same.
As far as expenditure on education is concerned both Egypt and Russia spend equally i.e., 20%
of the total expenditure. In contrast India disperses the least of just 2 % on education, while UK .
Canada and Japan spend more or less 17 %, 15% and 13% respectively.USA and Israel show
similarities in the allotment of expenditure on education and defence.

TUTORIAL 4 (A)
I.Single Word Substitution
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

A devices that produces movement

The science of mind
A device for lifting heavy weights
The basic unit of ordinary matter
The earth atmosphere and the space beyond

II.Adverbs
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Kannan did the homework _____.

I was waiting in the bus stop ____ 5pm.
The postman called _____.
Rahul is _____ the room.
I am ____busy.

III.Abbreviations
1. L.T
2. H.E
3. R.M.S

4. G.W
5. S.G

IV.Acronyms
1. AIR
2. NCERT
3. WAN

4. OPEC
5. AGM

TUTORIAL 4 (B)

I.

Reading Comprehension
BATTERY BUSES

A Battery-driven bus, which is not only quiet and pollution-free but competitive with the
conventional bus on cost and performance, has been developed by a group of British Companies.
The prototype, a fifty-passenger single deck vechile, is to go into operation in Manchester
shortly, and discussions with the Department of the Environment are expected to lead to a further
batch of twenty going into regular passenger service in Manchester within two years, and possibly
in other cities, including London.
Unlike the small government sponsored battery bus now undergoing tails in provincial cities,
whose low speed and range effectively limits it to city-center operation, the new silent rider, with
a range of 40 miles between charges and a speed of 40 m.p.h., will take its place with diesel buses
for normal urban and suburban services.
Its capital cost is higher (about $20,000 compared with $13,500) but lower maintenance and fuel
costs bring it down to a fully competitive cost with the diesel bus over a thirteen-year life, without
taking into account the environment benefits. The chloride battery group, which is developing it
in partnership with SELNEC (South-East Lancashire and North-East Cheshire Passenger
Transport authority), is confident of a marker potential of 400 vehicles a year by 1980.
The prototype weighs 16 tons, of which the batteries and passengers account for 4 each. It has a
single set of batteries, which take three and a half hours to recharge, against the normal eight
hours of passenger traffic.
A large, Mark II version is being designed with two sets of batteries which can be changed in
under a minutes. That will allow low-cost night charging and greater operational flexibility.
(i)

Read the passage carefully, then answer the following questions:

1.
a)
b)
c)
d)

What had been the main factor preventing the development of battery buses?
Their limited range
Their high cost
Their heavy weight
Their loud noise.

2. Battery buses have some advantages over conventional buses. Which of these advantages is
not mentioned in the text?
a) They use less fuel
b) They make less noise
c) They produce less pollution
d) They cost less to produce

3. The mark II model will have a number of advantages over the prototype. Which of these is
not one of them?
a) It will carry more passengers
b) It will have a wider range
c) It can be used all through the day
d) It will cost less to recharge
4. How many of the new silent riders are irregular service at the moment?

a. None
b. Twenty

c. One
d. Fifty

5. Why will battery buses cost less than conventional buses in the long run?
a. They will spread the capital cost over a long period
b. They will be stronger and last longer
c. They will use less fuel and cost less to maintain
d. They will be charged at night when electricity costs less
2. Mention whether the following statements are true or false:
i. Battery buses are more expensive to run than conventional ones.
ii. there are twenty battery buses in service at the moment.
iii. there is only type of battery bus in existence.
iv. the silent rider will be able to operate only in city centres.
v. the prototype is smaller than the mark II version.
vi. the mark II takes three and a half hours to recharge.

(ii)

Choose the definition which best fits these words or phrases as they are used in the
text:
1. Conventional (line2)
a. cheap b. normal c.special d. city
2. Prototype (line 4, 19)
a. earliest model b)project model c.latest model d. approved model.

II. Refer the chart given below and write a paragraph about the modes of transport used
by 500 employees of SS Oil and Co. to and from their homes.

UNIT V
PART A
I. Direct and Indirect
1. The teacher said to ram, Bring me a piece of chalk.
2. The driver: I m going to turn right at the traffic lights.
3. The project leader asked his team members, Have you completed the module?
4. Hurrah! I have dot first rank, Raju said.
5. Dinakar: There is an excellent band playing later on.

PART B
1. Write an autobiography of Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam.

UNIT V
PART A (QUESTION & ANSWER)
I. Direct and Indirect
1. The teacher said to ram, Bring me a piece of chalk.
2. The driver: I m going to turn right at the traffic lights.
3. The project leader asked his team members, Have you completed the module?
4. Hurrah! I have dot first rank, Raju said.
5. Dinakar: There is an excellent band playing later on.
Answer:
1.The teacher requested Ram to bring him a piece of chalk.
2.The driver said that he was going to turn right at the traffic lights.
3.The project leader asked his team members whether they have completed the module.
4. Raju exclaimed that he had gotten first rank
5. Dinakar said there was an excellent band playing later on.

PART B
1. Write an autobiography of Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam.

Dr.avulPakirJainulabdeenabdulkalam was born on 15th october , 1931 at Dhanushkodi in

Rameshwaram district of Tamilnadu. He did his secondary education at schwartz high school in
Ramanathapuram ,B.Sc. at St .Josephs college ,Tiruchi and DMIT in Aeronautical Enginerring at
the MIT^,Madras (chennai) during 1954 - 57.
After passing out as a graduate aeronautical engineer Kalamjoined ( Hindustan
Aeronautics Limited) Banglore as a trainee , and later joined as a Techincal assistant in the
directorate of Technical Development and Production of the Ministry of defence.
In1960's kalam joined the Vikram Sarabhai Space Research center at Thumba in
Kerala .he played a major role in developing the first indigenous satellite - launched vehicle .in
1982,he rejoined DRDO as director and conceived the integrated Guided MIssile Development

programme (IGMDP) for five indigenous missiles : Nag Prithvi ,Akash, Trishul ,AGNI.
Dr.APJ. Abdul kalam has established an advance technology research center called 'Research
Center Imarat' to undertake development in futuristic missile technology areas .it was perhaps the
most satisfying achivenent for Kalam during the missile years.
Dr. Kalam has also servd as Principal Scientific Advisdor to the government of india
during 25th novenber 1999-10 November 2001. Later ,hequit the job and took over the job as
distinguished professor at Anna University .
OnJuly 25,2002,Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam was sw2orn in as the 12th president of india by chif
Justice of India ShriB.N.Kirpal in central hall of parliment at an impressive function telecaste
live across the parliment at an impressive function telecaste live across the country Dr .Kalam
took the oath in the name of God as a 21 -gun salute boomed in the background.
Dr. Kalam a bachelor is connoisseur of classicalcarnaticmusic .he plays veena in his
leisure.He write poetry in tamil , his mother -tongue . seventeen of him poems were translated
into English and published in 1994 as a book entitled "My journey". He reads the quran and the
Bhagavad Gita with equal devotion .he is also New Millenium , wings of Fire ; An
Autobiography and ignited Minds .
Dr. kalam is by no means a miracle man .His advice to the youngster of the nation is to
"dream' dream and convert these into thoughts and later into actions". people Also to "think big.
we are a nation of a billiuon people and we must thik like a nation of a billion people . only then
can we become big."

TUTORIAL 5 (A)
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Direct and Indirect

Shrestaa : I saw sobana at the bank on Monday.
The Police said : Youssef planned the world trade centre bombing.
If I dont win this game, I will retire, Kasparov said.
She said: As a woman, my life will change with the new millennium.
He said: In Japan paper-folding was valued for its decorative function

TUTORIAL 5 (B)
1. Write an autobiography of your beloved Father / Mother / Brother / Sister.