Satavahana University English Sem 6 syllabuis& model papers

 

UG/601/MAY23

FACULTIES OF ARTS/ COMMERCE/ SCIENCES/SOCIAL SCIENCES/ MANAGEMENT B.A./B.SC/B.COWB.B.A.VI SEMESTER (CBCS R-19) EXAMINATIONS, MAY 2023

GENERAL ENGLISH - VI

    Time: 3 Hours]                                                                                   [Max. Marks: 80

SECTION - A (4 X 5 = 20 Marks)

1. Answer any FOUR of the following

a) Write an application for the post of an accountant in a company.

 b) Write a conversation between two siblings discussing the details of booking a train ticket.

c) Write a report on a road accident that occurred in your town.

 d) Write the Minutes of Parent-Teachers Meeting in a school.

e) Read the paragraph carefully and answer the questions that follow.

        The whole family met me at the Lahore station, and their happiness over my arrival was radiant and infectious. I soon forgot my apprehensions in that vivacious atmosphere.Since our own house, which had been built a few years earlier, was being repaired, we moved in with my mother's family, where the whole lot of us were crowded into two rooms. But the cramped quarters were scarcely noticed by us children, since we spent all our waking hours in  the Mehta Gullie and returned home only to sleep. The Mehta Gullie, or street, was separated from the main house by a five-foot wall.

i.        Who is the writer of the above paragraph?

ii.     Who greeted the writer at Lahore station?

iii.    Where did the writer's family stay since their own house was being repaired?

iv.     How was Mehta Gullie separated from the writer's main house?

v.       What does the word "radiant" mean ?

f) Read the paragraph carefully and answer the questions that follow.

 As Ganapathideva had no sons, he nominated his daughter Rudrama Devi as his heir to the  Kakatiya Kingdom. It was a matter of pride that Rudrama Devi became the successor of her

father to the throne at the age of 14. She assumed the title Rani Rudradevi. She began to rule  as co-regent under the name of Rudradeva Maharaja. She was known for bravery. She was a companion of her father in ruling the kingdom. Though a woman Rudrama was undoubtedly  one of the greatest rulers of the vast Andhra region. She played an active role in the  government of the kingdom. Dressed in male garments she daily adorned the royal seat, gave interviews to foreigners, listened to the reports of secret service, held consultations with her  ministers, generals and high dignitaries of the state and advised them how they should act to  promote the best interests of the state. On occasions of the emergency she did not hesitate to take the field in position and lead her troops against the enemy. She was a valiant and courageous fighter with great abilities of a general to lead her men in war.

1.Why did Ganapathideva nominate his daughter as his heir?

2. At what age did Rudradevi become a queen?

3. What are the achievements of Rudradevi?

4. How did Rudradevi react on occasions of emergency?

5. Pick out the word from the passage which means 'courage'.

 

SECTION - B (60 Marks)

Answer ALL the questions

2.     Answer either A or B of the following           (10 M)

a)    Write a script for a debate on 'climate change is the greatest threat facing humanity today' (OR)

b)    Prepare a speech for a group discussion on 'the influence of technology'.

3.     Answer either A or B of the following           (10 M)

a)    Prepare a speech for inviting the guest on the dais for the Annual Day celebration at your college.

(OR)

b)    Prepare a script for the proposal of a vote of thanks for your college Freshers Day celebration.

4.     Answer any TWO (out of 3) essays in about 150 words  20 M)

a)    What do we learn from the parable narrated by Sri Ramakrishana Paramahamsa in reply to his disciple's question? Explain.

b)    What impression of Ved do you get after reading excerpt of his autobiography? Explain in detail.

c)    Analyze the literary career of P.V. Narsimha Rao.

5.     Answer any FOUR (out of 6) short answer questions in about 75 words (20 M)

a)    Write a brief note on Narendranath Dutt?

b)    What did the disciple ask Sri Ramakrishna?

c)    Why was 0m punished by Grandfather?

d)    How did Ved fly kites with the boys?

e)    Write a brief discussion of P.V. Narasimha Rao's Telugu short stories.

f)     Write a short note on P.V. Narasimha Rao's magnum opus, 'The Insider'.

Syllabus;-

English for Communication 3

Unit 16- 

Man is the Architect of His Own Future- Gurrapu Damodar

 Debates

Conversation/Dialogue writing

Unit 17

Mehta Gullie- Ved Mehta

Group Discussion (GD)

Job Application letters

Inviting guests on to the  dais

Unit 18

P.V.Narsimha Rao - The Litterateur- Palakurthy Dinakar

Report Writing

Minutes of the meeting 

Vote of thanks