ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD(Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics)

Dear Student,

We welcome you to the Matric/ SSC Compulsory English 207 course. The course focuses on the four language skills, i.e. Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. We strongly advise you to read each unit carefully, do the exercises in the units, listen to the audio recordings given in the audio cassette and solve the assignments yourself. We hope that you will find this course interesting and helpful in learning and improving your English language skills.

In this study packet you will find the following material:

1. 207 Textbook2. 1 Audio cassette3. Two course assignments 4. Two sets of assignment forms

In case any item is missing please contact:

The Mailing Section, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad

Good luck.

Course Coordinator

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ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD(Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics)

WARNING1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING

THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.

2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN “AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.

Course: Compulsory English I Course Code: 207Semester: Spring, 2012 Level: Matric / SSCTotal Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 1(Units 1–3)

Q.1 A. Read the dialogue and then rewrite the information about Fareed in a paragraph form. (10)

A: What's your surname (family name)?Fareed: Malik.A: What's your first name?Fareed: Fareed.A: Where’re you from?Fareed: Sialkot, Punjab.A: What's your job?Fareed: I'm a technician.A: What's your address?Fareed: Chak no. 34, Sialkot.A: What’s your phone number?Fareed: 3086730.A: How old are you?Fareed: 34.A: Are you married?Fareed: Yes, I’m.

B. Write a short paragraph giving information about yourself. You can include details about your family, education, job (if any), hobbies or interests, place where you live etc. (10)

Q.2 Here is chart showing different people who do different kinds of jobs or have different professions or occupations. Read the first description and then match

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each picture with its correct job/ profession/ occupation from the box and write one sentence describing what each person does. (10)

Joker, Fire fighter, Scientist, Waiter, Postman, Electrician, Baker, Policeman, Athlete, Artist.

People and Jobs

actorAn actor is someone who

performs a role in a play or a movie.

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Q.3 Choose the correct WH Question given in the box to complete each of the following question. (10)

who, why, what,  when, where

i. ______________ are you so happy? Because I have a birthday party. ii. ______________ is sitting behind you? Asif. iii. ______________ does the first lesson begin? At 8.00 o'clock. iv. ______________ is the restaurant? In front of the park. v. ______________ is the weather like in Murree? It's pleasant. vi. ______________ does he usually have for lunch? Daal and chawal. vii. ______________ do you have the longest holidays? In summer. viii. ______________ can translate this word in English? I can. ix. ______________ is your address? Main Street, house16.x. ______________ are you crying? Because I lost my purse.

Q.4 Suppose you want to get a house on rent. You go to a property dealer and ask him some questions. Write five 5 questions that you will ask the property dealer about the house. (10)

Q. 5 Use since and because to complete the following sentences. (5)

i. I have been waiting _______4 o'clock.ii. I'm studying English______ I need to write and speak in English expertly.iii. Fred and Frida have been learning French _______ 1998.iv. He is sad ______he saw an accident.v. I like butterflies ________ they are pretty.

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Q.6 Look at the pictures given below in which different people are doing different things. Follow the example and then write one sentence for each picture. Use the present continuous tense or ‘ing’ form of the verb. The first picture is done as an example: (10)

He is sweeping the floor.

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Q.7 Read the following paragraph carefully about Bilal’s routine. 

Three times a week I stay at school in the afternoon because I have football training (on Mondays and Thursdays) and on Fridays I have Karate lessons. I have lunch at the school canteen and then I go to the library where I do my homework. After my extracurricular activities I go home. It takes me about ten minutes to get home by bus. Before dinner, I usually have a shower and watch my favourite TV series. I always have dinner with my family. Then I play on the computer or read. I never go to bed late.

A. Match the sentence in column A with its correct part in column B. (5)

A Bi. Bilal stays at school in the afternoon at the school library. ii. On Fridays he has at the school canteen.iii. He takes his lunch after his extracurricular activities.iv. He does his homework on Mondays and Thursdays.v. He goes home Karate lessons.

B. Answer the following questions. (10)

i. How often does Bilal have football training?ii. How does he go home?iii. When does he go to bed?iv. When does he usually have a shower?v. What does he do after dinner?

Q.8 Adnan says:

Every morning, I brush my teeth, comb my hair, and bathe myself.

Write a paragraph describing your daily routine. Use appropriate words or sequence markers as given in unit 2. (10)

Q.9 Read and listen to the recorded text/ dialogue no. 6 in unit 3 on page 50. The dialogue is between Arshad and Kamran. After listening to it, answer the following questions. (10)

i. Who is Kamran? What does he do?ii. What subjects have Arshad studied in his BA?iii. What job is Arshad interested in?iv. Why Arshad is not eligible for the post he is interested in?v. What advice does Kamran give to Arshad?

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ASSIGNMENT No. 2(Units 4–6)

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40

Q.1 A. In unit 4 you have learnt how to express your likes and dislikes. We express likes and dislikes in the following manner:

I like animals. (likes) I hate cockroaches. (dislikes)

Now write what the following members of your family like and dislike. Read the unit and write different expressions each time. (10)

i. What does your mother like and what does she dislike?ii. What does your father fond of doing and hate doing?iii. What is your brother like and dislike in food?iv. What does your sister enjoy doing and is not interested doing?v. What does your grandfather like to do and dislike doing?

B. In unit 4, on page 66, you have read the likes and dislikes of people who have the zodiac sign “Scorpio”. Now read the following passage about the work and hobbies of people who have the zodiac sign “Cancer” After reading the above passage, list all those sentences which express likes of “Cancerian” people. (5)

Most Cancerians like to be at their home, and enjoy the company of their family. They love to mix with all sorts of people and are a great success socially. They day-dream very often and can be found in a state of fantasy. They take pleasure in art and cooking. Cancerians prefer friends who are honest and loyal and are also very patriotic.

C. In unit 4, you have read about two kinds of people: Extrovert people and Introvert people. Now here is a passage describing the two kinds of personalities. After reading the passage, complete the table by writing the appropriate information in the two columns. (10)

Extroverts are those people who love to be in the company of other people. They prefer to go out and socialize and so they are sociable, friendly, confident and outgoing. Introverts are those people who prefer to be alone and enjoy being in their own company and feel good in doing activities such as reading and writing. They are more comfortable in their inner

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world of ideas and imagination so we can say that Introverts get their energy from within rather than from the outside world. An introvert likes to have quiet time alone for thinking while an extrovert likes to spend time with others.

Extroverts Introvertslove to be in the

company of other peoplerefer to be alone and

enjoy their own company

Q.2 Read the “Description of my kitchen” in unit 4, page 81 carefully. Now write a paragraph of at least 100 words describing your favourite room in the house and also write reasons why you like it. (10)

Q.3 A. Unit 5 deals with “Travel”. In the beginning of the unit, you have read and listened to the description of Shangrila, a place in the northern areas of Pakistan. Read the information about “Chaukundi tombs” and then complete the sentences that follow with the correct information. (10)

Just off the National Highway, 27 km from Karachi is Chaukundi. This is the site of graveyards that are as old as 15th to18th centuries. These tombs are considered as graves of Jokhio and Baloch tribes. The style of architecture is typical to the region of Sindh and is unique in the sense that it is nowhere

else to be found in the Islamic world. The graves are made of sandstone with beautiful carved patterns. The tombs of women have designs of jewellery, while those of men have horsemen, hunting scenes, and arms.

i. Distance from Karachi:_______________________________________ii. Graveyard as old as:_________________________________________iii. Graves of:_________________________________________________iv. Graves are made of:__________________________________________v. Tombs of women and men have:________________________________

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B. Read unit 5 carefully and complete the following sentences by adding the relevant name or profession of the person. (5)

i. A person who travels is called_________________________________.ii. A person who books tickets is called____________________________.iii. A person who arranges transport and accommodation is called_______.iv. A person who takes tourists to see interesting places is called________.v. A person who knows about the history, geography and culture of the

place is called______________________________________________.

Q.4 A. In unit 5, you have read about making preparations before you travel. For example, the place you are planning to visit, the purpose or reason for choosing that place, the mode of travel or how you will go to that place, and the travel arrangements such as packing, booking tickets, etc. Read the following text carefully and then complete the sentences by writing the correct information. (10)

I am planning a trip abroad and am very excited about it. I need to go to London on a vacation because I really love the place and also because I have to visit a few colleges and universities there. It is important that I begin preparations well in advance to make sure that everything goes smoothly. I think I am going to consult a travel agent to take care of the planning of my trip. But

before I do that, I have to look at my passport and confirm its expiry date. Then of course I have to apply for a visa without which I cannot travel. I must then go the travel agency and tell the travel agent to book my air tickets with PIA and before making the final reservations must tell me the departure and return dates. I would also ask the travel agent to book an affordable place where I could stay. I also need to make a few other preparations such as buy some basic medicines, a good warm coat and strong shoes.

i. Place of visit:_______________________________________________ii. Reason/Purpose of travel:_____________________________________iii. Mode of travel:_____________________________________________iv. Travel arrangements:_________________________________________v. Things to buy:______________________________________________

B. Now here is another exercise that will give you practice in learning which suitable word or verb match the activity. For example:

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Which is the suitable word or verb that you would choose to write with the word “Food”? Eat or Drink? The correct word/verb is “Eat food”.Here are some verbs given in the box. Match the verb with the activity. (10)

EAT VISIT GO CALL STAY TAKE SEND TRAVEL DO BUY

i. __________photographs ii. __________Sightseeingiii. __________gifts iv. __________by the planev. __________at a hotel vi. __________shoppingvii. __________the local food viii. __________the museumix. __________postcards to friends x. __________family members

Q.5 A. In unit 5, you have learnt about adjectives. What is an adjective, write a brief definition after reading the chart given on page 96. (5)

B. Read the short passage and underline the adjectives used in it. Please note that there are 10 adjectives in this passage. (5)

A fresh new day begins and they notice that their house which is an old but beautiful house is surrounded by lush green grass, bright colourful roses, and shady trees. Mr & Mrs Malik sit in the shady corner and are proud of their elegant house.

C. Write the correct form of the comparative or superlative forms of the adjectives given in the brackets in the following sentences. (10)

i. My house is (big) _______ than yours.ii. Non-smokers usually live (long) _______ than smokers.iii. A holiday by the sea is (good) _______ than a holiday in the

mountains.iv. Who is the (rich) ______ person in the country?v. The weather this summer is even (bad) ______ than last summer.vi. Marium is (thin) ________ than Hajra.vii. This chapter is (easy) _______ than the last.viii. People are not friendly in big cities.  They are usually (friendly)

______ in small towns.ix. This building is the (old) ______ building in the town.x. I always tell the (fun)______ jokes in the class.

Q.6 Read the following expressions of invitation and then write the appropriate response following the cue given in the bracket. Follow the example: (10)

Expression: Are you free on Friday night, so that we can go and watch a film? (decline or refuse the invitation)

Response: No, I’m going to my grandmother’s birthday party.

i. Would you like to go to a picnic on Sunday morning? (Accept)ii. Would you like to come over for dinner on Saturday? (Decline)iii. Would you be interested in coming to the college cricket match this

weekend? (Decline)

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iv. How about joining me for a cup of tea after the class? (Accept)iv. I would like to invite you for a music concert at my college. (Decline)

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