Question Paper of CS-610 : Foundation Course in English for Computing
Ql. Read the passage given below and answer the questions which are based on it :
(i) Why are the scientists and environmentalists worried about the futur ?
(ii) Give two reasons for increased amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
(iii) Find out (from the passage) a word each having similar meaning a* the following words :
(iv) Write a sentence using the word ‘warm’ in a sense other than the one in the passage.
(v) How can the use of computers help in solving the problem of global warming ?
(vi) Which of the following statements are True of False according to the passage ?
For those that are true, write th* corresponding sentences from the passage. For those that are false, write the corrected statements.
(a) Up until the 1960s, global warming was definitely due to natural factors.
(b) Global atmospheric temperature was less in the 19th century than in the 20th.
© Atmospheric temperature is independent of carbon monoxide concentrations.
(d) The above passage is merely factual, it neither expresses concern nor approval.
2(a) Change the following sentence to passive voice :
(i) Many countries do not play cricket.
(ii) A small number of people are contesting the election this time.
(b) Fill in the blanks below with the correct tense forms of the verbs given in brackets :
(i) I guess someone———–(come): I hear footsteps.
(ii) She________ (write) so much better now than she used to.
(iii)I_______(read) the instructions but I don’t understand them.
Q3. In the following, do as directed :
(i) Correct the following sentences :
(a) The cat fell in well.
(b) Time and money both are required to play polo.
© I am understanding the lesson now.
(ii) Complete the sentence with a suitable question tag :
They haven’t finished the job have they ?
(iii) Fill in the blank with a suitable article (a, an, the) :
(iv) Use the following words in one sentence each to bring out the difference in their meanings. You may change the form of words if required.
Q4. Write a paragraph in about 150 words on any one of the following. The topic sentence is given to you. Develop it keeping in mind unity, order and coherence.
Q5. Read the following passage and summarize it to one-third its length. Could this Product Kill Millions?
Q6. Write a composition in about 300 words on any one of the followi topics :
(i) The Problem of E-Waste
(ii) E-mail has definitely replaced the personal letter
(iii) I would change many things it I were the Prime Minister for one month