R07A1BS01 English B.Tech Question Paper : djriet.edu.in
Name of the College : Dasari Jhansi Rani Institute Of Engineering And Technology
University : JNTUK
Department : Computer Science And Engineering
Subject Code/Name : R07A1BS01 – English
Year : 2008
Degree : B.Tech
Year : I
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Document Type : Model Question Paper
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DJRIET English Question Paper
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008 :
ENGLISH :
( Common to Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Bio-Medical Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Control Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science & Systems Engineering, Electronics & Telematics, Metallurgy & Material Technology, Electronics & Computer Engineering, Production Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Bio-Technology and Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours
Max Marks: 80
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Set – I
Answer any FIVE Questions :
All Questions carry equal marks :
1. When he was only six years old, Kalam witnessed the tragedy of a severe cyclonic storm. Only a few years ago, India, and the Asian region, suffered the devastating effects of a tsunami. As a young citizen of India, what would you envisage your role to be during a natural/ national calamity? Write an essay in about 1000 words describing the role of India’s youth during a natural calamity. Would you rather be a ‘watcher’ or a ‘worker’? [16]
2. Discuss the Wiener-Maner-Gorniak point of view on computer ethics and contrast it with the more conservative view of Johnson’s. [16]
3. Answer the following:
(a) Which event in February 1969 brought great satisfaction to Kalam and his team?
(b) Why did Prof. Sarabhai select Sriharikota Island? What was the purpose it was meant to serve?
(c) Why is the year 1968 significant to INCOSPAR and ISRO? What were the developments that happened during that year?
(d) What was Prof. Sarabhai’s dream project? Who did he choose to be a project leader? [4+4+4+4]
4. Answer the following:
(a) Who is Wernher von Braun? What is his contribution towards missile development and rocketry?
(b) The significance of the V-2 missile.
(c) Why was Kalam struck by the personality of Wernher von Braun, ‘the father of modern rocketry’?
(d) What was Mr. Von Braun’s opinion of America? [4+4+4+4]
5. Answer the following in a paragraph
(a) Write a paragraph about Kalpana Chawla.
(b) How did Kalpana develop her determination and grit ?
(c) In what type of place was Kalpana brought up ?
(d) Write a short note on Tagore Bal Niketan. [4 ×4]
6. (a) How will be the life better to a person? What is Kalam’s view on this?
(b) One must have a strong inner strength and initiative. What are the life experiences given by Kalam regarding this statement.
(c) What is the realization of Kalam about the phenomenon of professional life?
(d) How does Kalam describe his autobiography ‘Wings of Fire’? [4×4=16]
7. Write in 1000 words on the following topics Life and achievements of any historical figures you like the most. [16]
8. (a) Correct the error / errors in the following sentences :
In this exercise, we focus on the uses of the definite article (the) for each sentence. Add the where you think definite articles are required and delete any articles which you think have been wrongly included. There is only one error in each sentence.
i. Most of my relatives live on the Hainan Island
ii. In advance education, students should learn how to present the knowledge in an institution.
iii. Life as a University student is not easy. Everyday we need to attend the lectures
iv. Chinese economy has been growing at a very fast pace in recent years.
v. The worlds oil supplies derive mostly from Middle east.
vi. He prefers to read Wall Street Journal rather than the Far eastern economic review.
vii. Students must face the reality – jobs are no longer easy to find for graduates.
viii. It is hard to believe ugliness of some modern architecture.
(b) Correct the error / errors in the following sentences :
i. marsha lives in texas
ii. who is joseph’s friend
iii. sue and I love to dance !
iv. we went to mary’s school play.
(c) Correct the error / errors in the following sentences :
i. it is time to eat dinner
ii. mom and i baked cookies
iii. i was born in utah
iv. is dad working late [8+4+4]
Set – II
1. “My father lived frugally, according to his austere principles ….. He avoided com- forts and luxuries – things he considered non-essential”. Write an essay of around 1000 words based on this principle of simple living and provide examples of how great Indian men and women have accomplished great things by adopting a simple lifestyle. In the light of the present world scenario of materialistic living and spendthrift ways suggest ways and means by which Indian youth can contribute to personal and national welfare by following a simple way of life. [16]
2. Bernard Shaw once said, “All reasonable men adapt themselves to the world. Only a few unreasonable ones persist in trying to adapt the world to themselves. All progress in the world depends on these unreasonable men and their new and often revolutionary actions”. Many great scientists, businessmen, politicians, writers and philosophers have achieved great success and contributed to the world, by daring to think differently and act out their convictions. In this context, write an essay of about 1000 words and illustrate using examples. [16]
3. Answer the following:
(a) What does Kalam have to say about the ‘hands on’, ‘hands off’ approach of project leaders?
(b) How did becoming project leader of SLV – 3 affect Dr. Kalam’s time? What were the time management skills he employed to prioritize and organize his work?
(c) What were the components required to build SLV – 3 and how long would it take to build it? [4+8+4]
4. Answer the following:
(a) Who is Wernher von Braun? What is his contribution towards missile devel- opment and rocketry?
(b) The significance of the V-2 missile.
(c) Why was Kalam struck by the personality of Wernher von Braun, ‘the father of modern rocketry’?
(d) What was Mr. Von Braun’s opinion of America? [4+4+4+4]
5. How can we call Kalpana as a multifaceted woman? [16]