English B.Com AIOU — Allama Iqbal Open University 2012

Allama Iqbal Open University

Level:B.Com

Paper: English-I (1423)

Time: 3 Hours

Semester: Spring 2012

Max Marks: 100

Pass Marks 40

Q. 1: Mr. Shahid is applying for a job in a bank. He is worried

about the interview, so he is trying to guess what kind of

questions he might be asked. Write 5 possible questions

and answers to these questions. See the example:

Question: What is your name? Answer: My name is Shahid

Q.2: Fill in the blanks with the suitable words given below:

united nations, leather, engaged, forested, republic,

major, four year term, illiteracy, cabinet, mother tongue

The Government is a............ The President serves

for.........and he appoints his............The country is the

member of the............Beside their............people speak

English and French. There is no............and people

are............in all sort of jobs. Their............exports are

machinery, textiles, and chemicals. 70% of the land is

Q.3: Your brother is going abroad. Write him an informal

letter, asking him to buy a couple of things for you. Give

details about the articles (size, colour etc).

Q.4: Read the passage about Khalid's daily routine and give

him advice. Write at least 8 instructions.

Khalid smokers 30 cigarettes a day. He gets up late

every morning and drives t a hotel where he takes a big breakfast.

He takes tea with three spoons of sugar and prefers sweets after

heavy lunch. He never takes any exercise and hates to play any

sport. He sleeps 3 or 4 hours in the afternoon and at night

watches T.V till late. He sleeps with all his windows closed.

Q.5: Write an essay on any one of the following topics:

(i) Islamabad - the beautiful

(ii) Spring season in Pakistan

(iii) Unforgettable memories of my life.