ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of English Language & Applied Linguistics)

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Course: Compulsory English-I (1423)
Level: BS/Graduation Semester: Spring, 2019
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1–4)
Q.1 Suppose you are a journalist and you are required to interview a famous Pakistani
philanthropist, what ten questions you will ask to obtain maximum information
about his/ her life and profession? (10)
Q.2 Observe your mother’s daily activities closely for a few days and then write a brief
and concise paragraph about her daily routine. The paragraph must be both
cohesive and coherent. (10)
Q.3 Write question tags for the following sentences. Notice carefully whether the
statement is positive or negative in each case. (10)
i. It is very pleasant today,..................................................................................?
ii. She does not take interest in her studies,.........................................................?
iii. You are fond of classical music,......................................................................?
iv. She will attend a training session next week,..................................................?
v. The rate of inflation increases day by day, .....................................................?
vi. I am a friendly person,....................................................................................?
vii. We must follow the traffic rules,.....................................................................?
viii. They are striving hard to be successful,..........................................................?
ix. He is good at Mathematics,.............................................................................?
x. She can handle any situation skillfully,...........................................................?
Q.4 Write an informal letter to one of your cousins and congratulate her / him on
achieving top position in the CSS exam. Also suggest her/ him which particular
service group she/ he should join to serve the country and the nation in the best
possible ways. Give logical arguments to convince your cousin. (20)
Q.5 The following instances contain some highlighted words, guess the meaning of
these words and use them into sentences of your own. (10)

i. My father will come to the school today to get the cell phone the teacher had
confiscated.
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 ii. After the bird escaped, he tried to coax it back into the cage with treats.
iii. If a wolf refuses to help its pack hunt, it becomes an outcast and must go on
alone.
iv. While others eat eggs and pancakes for breakfast, my sister is content with a
piece of toast and a glass of orange juice.
v. The teacher stopped the students after she observed them fighting.
Q.6 Express your agreement as well as disagreement on the following issues. Choose a
different expression each time. (10)
i. Energy crises in Pakistan will be tackled efficiently this year.
ii. The greatest obstacle to economic stability is terrorism these days.
iii. Coeducation system should be introduced at the grass root level.
iv. A man is architect of his own fate.
v. Men and women should be given equal salary for the identical nature of job
in private sector
Q.7 Look at the front covers given below and make five predictions about the contents
of each of the two books. (10)

Q.8 Suppose your younger brother/ sister has won scholarship from Higher Education
Commission of Pakistan and has started getting education in any Western country.
Write a letter and give him/her advice that how can he/she enhance positive image
of Pakistan while staying there. (20)
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 5–9)
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
Q.1 Focus on the current social, cultural, political and economical state of affairs of our
country and give five examples depicting each of the following function. Use
appropriate expressions each time. (10)
i. Certainty ii. Uncertainty
Q.2 Define and illustrate the difference between skimming and scanning by giving
suitable examples. (10)
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Q.3 Given below is a job advertisement. Suppose you intend to apply for the said post,
how would you write an application? What details you would like to add to make
yourself as the most suitable candidate for the post? (20)

Q.4 Suppose your friend is appearing in a job interview. What five practical suggestions
you will give him to enhance his / her chances of selection? (10)
Q.5 What are your preferences or choices about the following things? Write one
sentence each and use as many different expressions as you can. (10)
i. Music
ii. Poetry
ii. Fiction
iii. Food
iv. Festivals
v. Clothing
vi. Beverages
vii. Professions
viii. Sports
x. Films
Q.6 Write a descriptive paragraph based on a wedding ceremony you have recently
attended. Write a catchy topic sentence, add relevant supporting details and end it
conclusively. Your paragraph should be both cohesive and coherent. (10)
Q.7 Write a detailed narrative essay on any unforgettable event of your childhood
which left everlasting impression on your psyche and personality. (20)
Q.8 How would you express your thankfulness and gratitude to your mother for
providing ceaseless services to the entire family? Write five sentences to
acknowledge her hard work and sacrifices aimed at family union, peace and
prosperity. (10)