Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education - English Winter 2018 Exam PDF

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MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (Autonomous) (ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2005 Certified) __________________________________________________________________________________________ WINTER-2018 EXAMINATION Subject Name: English Model Answer Subject Code: 17101 Important Instructions to examiners: 1) The answers should be examined by key words and not as word-to-word as given in the model answer scheme. 2) The model answer and the answer written by candidate may vary but the examiner may try to assess the understanding level of the candidate. 3) The language errors such as grammatical, spelling errors should not be given more Importance. (Not applicable for subject English and Communication Skills.) 4) While assessing figures, examiner may give credit for principal components indicated in the figure. The figures drawn by candidate and model answer may vary. The examiner may give credit for any equivalent figure drawn. 5) Credits may be given step wise for numerical problems. In some cases, the assumed constant values may vary and there may be some difference in the candidate’s answers and model answer. 6) In case of some questions credit may be given by judgement on part of examiner of relevant answer based on candidate’s understanding. 7) For programming language papers, credit may be given to any other program based on equivalent concept. Q. Sub Answer Marking No. Q. N. Scheme 1. Answer any 10 (TEN) of the following in 2-3 sentences. (20) a) What is the advice of Dr. Kalam to the new generation? Ans: Dr. Kalam’s advice to the new generation is that they should have great thoughts and great aims. They should transform these thoughts into actions with perseverance and devotion. This way, the success will be achieved. He also advised the new generation to think big. 02 b) What are the types of touch screens? Ans: There are three types of touch screens, which are as follows: 1. Capacitive touch screen display 2. Resistive touch screen 3. Surface acoustic touch screen 02 c) What is self awareness? Ans: Self-awareness means to know who we are and why we think and feel the way we do. We need to understand the forces and influences that have shaped our character from earliest childhood. We need to know why we react and respond the way we do to the people and situations around us. 02 d) What are the harmful effects of sitting cross-legged? Ans: Sitting cross-legged cuts off the blood circulation to some part of the legs. It is bad for the veins and it is also bad for the back. One can suffer a postural imbalance due to sitting cross-legged. 02 Page No: 1 / 11  MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (Autonomous) (ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2005 Certified) __________________________________________________________________________________________ WINTER-2018 EXAMINATION Subject Name: English Model Answer Subject Code: 17101 Q. Sub Answer Marking No. Q. N. Scheme 1. e) Why did Narayana Murthy not join IIT? Ans: Though Narayan Murthy ranked seventeenth in India in IIT entrance exam, he did not join IIT because his family could not afford the cost of education at IIT. His father had the responsibility of five daughters and three sons and he could not spend all the money for the sake of Murthy’s education. 02 f) Why should a tooth brush be changed regularly? Ans: Bristles of a tooth brush can harm the enamel if we use it for a longer period of time. It doesn’t massage our gums well. People who are sick should change their toothbrush after they feel better as it may cause sickness again. 02 g) How did Ajay's teacher help him? Ans: Ajay wore ragged clothes and worn out tennis shoes. Therefore Mrs. Kumar took Ajay into a shoe shop and purchased a pair of shoes for him that fitted him perfectly. She also bought shirt and shorts for him. 02 h) What type of plastic materials are found on the streets? Ans: Used plastic bags, empty biscuit wrappers and empty pan masala pouches are found on the streets. Discarded plastic packets and bottles, used packaging and numerous packets with wasted food from the surrounding eateries can also be found on the streets. 02 i) Name the awards won by Malathi Holla. Ans: Malathi Holla won Arjuna Award, Ekalavya Award and the prestigious Padma Shri Award. 02 j) When does Ajay recall his teacher? Ans: In early 1991, Ajay suffered a massive heart attack and was lying in a hospital bed. This was the time, when he recalled his teacher, Mrs. Sheila Kumar. 02 k) What does Dr. Kalam think about failures? Ans: As per Dr. Kalam’s experience, every successful person goes through the failures. He thinks that great success has some elements of failure also. He also thinks that one needs to be positive about it and should learn through failures so that it does not reappear. 02 l) What are the effects of 'greed for money'? Ans: Most of the people are worried with money problems. Most worry, stress, anxiety and loss of peace of mind are caused due to greed for money. The other effects of greed for money are health problems, problems in relationships like divorce, arguments etc. 02 Page No: 2 / 11  MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (Autonomous) (ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2005 Certified) __________________________________________________________________________________________ WINTER-2018 EXAMINATION Subject Name: English Model Answer Subject Code: 17101 Q. Sub Answer Marking No. Q. N. Scheme 2. a) Answer any THREE of the following in 75 words. (12) (i) Attitudinal handicap is much worse than physical handicap, justify the statement with an example. Ans:People, who are attitudinally handicapped, think that they can do nothing and they can’t be successful in life. Such type of attitudinal handicap is worse than physical handicap. On the other hand, even physically handicap person can do the wonders. We can take the examples of Malathi Holla, Sudha Chandran, Stephen Hawkings, Hellen Keller and such other persons who have achieved success in spite of physical disability. However persons, who think negatively and don’t take efforts, can’t be successful in their lives. They grumble and achieve nothing in their lives. Moreover, it leads to a life full of worries, stress and unpleasant happenings. 04 ii) What are the ill effects of junk food on health? Ans: Junk foods are high in fat, sodium and sugar which can lead to obesity and cause health problems like diabetes, heart disease etc. Junk food doesn't contain the necessary nutrients; therefore you may feel fatigued and lack the energy while completing daily tasks. The high levels of fat and sodium in junk food can cause high blood pressure or hypertension. Excessive dietary sodium can also have a negative effect on kidney. Junk food can lead to fatty liver deposits which can cause liver diseases. The high levels of sugar and simple carbohydrates in junk food can lead to type 2 diabetes. Eating too much junk food can make you feel uncomfortable. It can lead to mood swings and lower energy levels due to which there is lack of interest in the exercise. Tooth decay is also caused by the extreme intake of junk food. 04 (Note: Answer/points may vary.) iii) How has plastic spoiled the land? Ans: The indefinite period of time that it takes for the average plastic bag to breakdown can be hundreds of years. Every plastic bag that ends up in the woodlands of the country threatens the natural progression of wildlife. The accumulation of plastics prevents the sunlight from entering the soil and thus destroys the beneficial bacteria necessary for soil fertility. Plastic is one of the few modern chemical materials that is not biodegradable. That is why it can remain in a landfill for millions of years and affect the crops. Research proves that one plastic bag, littering in the landfill, has the potential to unintentionally kill one animal every three months due to intake or inhalation. Plastic waste blocks drains and gutters, stopping the flow of rain water and causing an overflow that becomes the breeding ground for germs and bacteria causing many diseases. Thus plastic has spoiled the land in many ways. 04 Page No: 3 / 11  MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (Autonomous) (ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2005 Certified) __________________________________________________________________________________________ WINTER-2018 EXAMINATION Subject Name: English Model Answer Subject Code: 17101 Q. Sub Answer Marking No. Q. N. Scheme 2. iv) How does Ajay Prasad express his gratitude towards his teacher at the end? Ans: In early 1991, Ajay suffered a massive heart attack. This was the time, when he recalled his teacher Mrs. Sheila Kumar. After writing a letter to his old school, he got her phone number from her son. Then he called her and got her address. He went all the way to Dehradun to meet her, right after forty years. He bought a bouquet of long-stemmed roses and went to his teacher’s residence. He presented the bouquet to Mrs. Kumar. They were trying to catch up on forty years through their conversation. He said to her, “I often thought about you, those shoes and the clothes.” He also made her realize how much he owed her for these things. The long-stemmed roses were nothing but the ‘Roses of Gratitude’ spreading the fragrance of gratitude everywhere in the mind of Ajay Prasad and his teacher. 04 b) Change the narration : (Any four) (04) i) He asked her, "How is your father?" Ans: He asked her how her father was. 01 ii) He said to his servant, "Hurry up!" Ans: He ordered his servant to hurry up. 01 iii) Teacher often says to me, "If you don't work hard, you will fail." Ans: Teacher often tells me that if I don't work hard, I will fail. 01 iv) "How smart you are!" she said. Ans: She exclaimed that he/she/I/ we/ they was/were very smart. 01 v) The officer said to him, "follow the instructions given." Ans: The officer instructed/ordered him to follow the instructions given. 01 3. a) Develop a paragraph on the following in 75 words. (Any One) (06) i) Importance of Sports and Games Ans: As the saying goes, health is wealth. To remain healthy one should play sports and games because a healthy mind stays in a healthy body. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain health and physical fitness. Sports and games provide relief, happiness, and relaxation in a busy life. It also inculcates the team-spirit among players. They develop sense of discipline, friendships among players. They also teach us the value of time as we have time limit in the sports and games. Sports and games make person active, sportive, energetic by using energy in proper way. They also make man sportive and dashing. Besides, sports and games divert our mind when we are under stress.Thus, sports and games have positive impact on our healthy life. 06 Page No: 4 / 11  MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (Autonomous) (ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2005 Certified) __________________________________________________________________________________________ WINTER-2018 EXAMINATION Subject Name: English Model Answer Subject Code: 17101 Q. Sub Answer Marking No. Q. N. Scheme 3. ii) Internet - Uses and Misuses Ans: In today’s ultra-modern and hi-tech world, internet plays a vital role in everybody’s life. Internet is used from child to old man for various purposes. Children use internet for downloading or playing games. Searching information from internet is an important part of students’ life. On the other hand, some people use internet for entertainment like watching videos, listening music and so on. Some people use internet for social networking purpose. Internet is also used in software companies for work. It keeps us connected to the other part of the world and helps binding the globe together. However increasing use of internet leads to internet addiction and misuse especially among children. Children spend mostof their time onchatting, surfing the web, playing games etc. Excessive internet usage causes social isolation and depression. 06 (Note: Information may vary.) b) Write 6-8 dialogues on any one of the following situations. (06) i) Between two friends discussing their holiday plans. Ans: Prasad : Hi Kunal! How was the last paper? Kunal : Hi! It was quite good. I am sure I will score good marks. What about you? Prasad : Good! By the way, what is your plan in holidays? Kunal : I have not yet decided. Have you planned anything for this holidays? Prasad : I am going to Goa in this holiday. Will you come with me? Kunal : Yes, sure! When are we leaving and for how many days ? Prasad : We are leaving on coming Sunday, for 10 days. Kunal : Who else are coming?. Prasad : Raj and Shyam are also coming with us. Kunal : What will be the expenditure? Prasad : Around 10,000/- rupees. Kunal : OK then, see you on Sunday. Prasad : See you. Bye! 06 (Note: Dialogues may vary.) (ii) Between a traffic cop and a bike rider on breaking traffic rule. Ans: Traffic Cop : Hey! Stop.....Stop! Bike Rider : Yes sir! What happened? Traffic Cop : You broke the signal. Bike Rider : Sorry sir. I was in hurry and I didn’t notice the red signal. Traffic Cop : Though it is true, you have to pay the fine for breaking the signal. Bike Rider : Sir, please leave me this time. I won’t break the signal henceforth. Page No: 5 / 11  MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (Autonomous) (ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2005 Certified) __________________________________________________________________________________________ WINTER-2018 EXAMINATION Subject Name: English Model Answer Subject Code: 17101 Q. Sub Answer Marking No. Q. N. Scheme 3. Traffic Cop : No...No! You have to pay the fine. Bike Rider : OK sir, how many rupees? Traffic Cop : 200/- rupees. Bike Rider : Here it is. Traffic Cop : Here is the receipt. And always follow traffic rules. Bike Rider : OK sir. May I go now? Traffic Cop : OK. You can. Bike Rider : Thank you sir. 06 (Note: Details / Contents may vary.) c) Develop a speech on any one the following situations. (04) (i) Prepare a welcome speech on the occasion of Alumni Meet of your Institute. Assume yourself as the Alumni Committee Convenor. Ans: A pleasant morning to one and all! Welcome to the Alumni Meet of D. K. Satav Polytechnic. It is my honour to welcome our Principal Dr. Vijay Gavali sir on this beautiful morning. I heartily welcome all the members of Alumni, heads of the departments, teachers and non teaching staff. Once again I welcome you all for this meet. Now I request the principal to take over the proceedings. Thank you. 04 (ii) Prepare a vote of thanks on the occasion of valediction ceremony of a training program. Ans: Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen! I am standing before you to propose vote of thanks. At the outset, I would like to thank our honorable Founder President, for giving us an opportunity to organize this training program. I am also thankful to our principal who motivated and supported us for the success of this training program. I thank the chief guest from the bottom of my heart for taking out some time for us and gracing the training program by his presence. I thank all the organisers, event coordinators, technicians and my colleagues; without their support, the training program would not have been successful. I extend my sincere thanks to all the participants for attending the training program. Before I conclude I want to thank our mess in-charge for providing us tasty food and tea. Thank you all. 04 4. a) Write the meaning of the following pair of words and use them in your own sentences. (Any Two) (04) i) Birth - Berth Ans: Birth: Meaning: an act or instance of being born ½ Sentence: She gave birth to a cute baby. ½ Berth: Meaning: a fixed bunk on a ship, train or other means of transport. ½ Sentence: I would like to sleep on the upper berth. ½ Page No: 6 / 11  MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (Autonomous) (ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2005 Certified) __________________________________________________________________________________________ WINTER-2018 EXAMINATION Subject Name: English Model Answer Subject Code: 17101 Q. Sub Q. Answer Marking No. N. Scheme 4. ii) Hair - heir Ans: Hair: Meaning: any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals. ½ Sentence: She has beautiful hair. ½ Heir: Meaning: a person legally entitled to the property of another on that person's death. ½ Sentence: They saw themselves as heirs of the Company owner. ½ (Note: Sentences may vary.) (iii) Week - weak Ans: Week : Meaning: a period of seven days. ½ Sentence: We saw the movie last week. ½ Weak: : Meaning: not strong ½ Sentence: He is too weak to walk. ½ (Note: Sentences may vary.) b) Make sentences using following collocations. (Any four) (04) i) go crazy Ans: He has gone crazy for the mobile games. 01 ii) take a look Ans: He took a look at the audience and started his presentation. 01 iii) come to an end Ans: The movie came to an end after the protagonist reunites with his family. 01 iv) Make a difference Ans: Every small investment can make a difference in your life. 01 v) Run out of time Ans: In the examination, Shyam always runs out of time. 01 (Note: Sentences may vary.) c) i) Write the synonyms of the following words. (Any two) (02) (1) Disaster – tragedy / adversity / calamity 01 (2) Miracle - wonder / phenomenon / marvel 01 (3) Humorous – funny / amusing / hilarious 01 Page No: 7 / 11  MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (Autonomous) (ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2005 Certified) __________________________________________________________________________________________ WINTER-2018 EXAMINATION Subject Name: English Model Answer Subject Code: 17101 Q. Sub Answer Marking No. Q. N. Scheme 4. c ii) Write the Antonyms of the following words. (Any two) (02) (1) Natural x artificial / duplicate /unusual 01 (2) Deep x shallow 01 (3) Optimistic x pessimistic 01 d) i) Write two words beginning with the prefix - Mis Ans: misunderstanding, mismatch (02) ii) Write two words beginning with the suffix - ment Ans: adjustment, amusement. (02) (Note: Words may vary.) 5. a) Read the following passage and answer the questions given below. (12) Most patients find it very difficult to talk to doctors about their fees, so they just pay whatever they are billed and console themselves with feeling ripped off. Many face unnecessary surgery because they are too abashed to seek out second or third surgical opinions. The ugly victim- syndrome shows itself again. If you can't talk to people about what they are charging you for services they are in business to provide, simply because you have elevated them so far above yourself that you cannot imagine their condescending to hear you, then you have set yourself up to be victimized every time you think about buying medical treatment, legal advice, education, etc. By conceding special titles like "doctor," "professor" or "sir" to these people, you are constantly putting yourself in inferior positions. The only result is that you feel victimized, and may will be victimized, because you cannot deal with them on equal footings. To avoid the victim snares of authority figures, you have to begin seeing them simply as human beings, no more important than you, who perform tasks they have been highly trained for, and for which you are therefore paying very highly. Remember that if anyone ought to be elevated in importance it is the person being served, the one paying the freight. You cannot give any person more esteem than you give yourself and expect to be treated as an equal. If you are not treated as an equal, you are a victim who must look up, ask permission, wait in line, hope for some nice treatment from your supervisor, trust that you won't be overcharged or done in by someone who won't discuss his charges, or does so in a patronizingly hasty manner. But all of this happens because you let it happen. Professional or authority figures will respect you if you command their respect, while treating them with courtesy for their professionalism, but never reacting with awe for their "superhuman" status or allowing them to victimize you in any other way. Page No: 8 / 11  MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (Autonomous) (ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2005 Certified) __________________________________________________________________________________________ WINTER-2018 EXAMINATION Subject Name: English Model Answer Subject Code: 17101 Q. Sub Answer Marking No. Q. N. Scheme 5. Questions: i) Why do most patients feel ripped off? Ans: Most patients feel ripped off because they find it very difficult to talk to the doctors about their fees, and they just pay whatever they are billed. 02 ii) How do people put themselves in inferior positions? Ans: By conceding special titles like "doctor,""professor" or "sir" to these people, people put themselves in inferior positions. 02 iii) How does ugly victim-syndrome affect common man? Ans: Common man faces unnecessary surgery because they are too abashed to seek out second or third surgical opinions. In this way, the ugly victim-syndrome affects common man. 02 iv) How can we avoid the victim-syndrome? Ans: We can avoid the victim-syndrome by talking to the people about what they are charging us for services they are in business to provide and not elevating them so far above ourselves that we cannot imagine their condescending to hear us. 02 v) How does one escape victimization? Ans: In order to escape victimization, one has to begin seeing him or her simply as human beings and nothing is more important than him or her. One should also think that the professionals perform tasks they have been highly trained for, and for which the one therefore is paying very high. One should remember that if anyone ought to be elevated in importance, it is the person being served, the one paying the freight. For escape from victimization, one should not give any person more esteem than he/she give himself/herself and expect to be treated as an equal. 02 vi) What happens when a person is not treated as equal? Ans: When a person is not treated as equal, he/she becomes a victim who must look up, ask permission, wait in line, hope for some nice treatment from his/her supervisor, trust that he/she won't be overcharged or done in by someone who won't discuss his charges, or does so in a patronizingly hasty manner. 02 Page No: 9 / 11  MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (Autonomous) (ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2005 Certified) __________________________________________________________________________________________ WINTER-2018 EXAMINATION Subject Name: English Model Answer Subject Code: 17101 Q. Sub Answer Marking No. Q. N. Scheme 5. b) Rewrite the following in Active/Passive voice. (Any four) (04) i) Raju is preparing the project. Ans: The project is being prepared by Raju. 01 ii) We shall need large number of men for work. Ans: Large number of men will be needed for work by us. 01 iii) An article was written by him. Ans: He wrote an article. 01 iv) They invited me to deliver a lecture. Ans: I was invited to deliver a lecture by them. 01 v) He had purchased a car last year. Ans: A car had been purchased last year by him. 01 6. a) Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. (Any four) (04) i) Finish the work within ______ hour. Ans: Finish the work within an hour. 01 ii) I cannot remember ______ story which he told. Ans: I cannot remember the story which he told. 01 iii) Nobody likes ______ person with bad temper. Ans: Nobody likes a person with bad temper. 01 iv) ______ French flag flew on the top of the building. Ans: The French flag flew on the top of the building. 01 v) He is ______ professional cricketer. Ans: He is a professional cricketer. 01 b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. (Any four) (04) i) He whispered ______ her ear. Ans: He whispered in her ear. 01 ii) It must be done ______ any price. Ans: It must be done at any price. 01 iii) Honesty is written ______ his face. Ans: Honesty is written on his face. 01 Page No: 10 / 11  MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (Autonomous) (ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2005 Certified) __________________________________________________________________________________________ WINTER-2018 EXAMINATION Subject Name: English Model Answer Subject Code: 17101 Q. Sub Answer Marking No. Q. N. Scheme 6. iv) He lived ______ a wooden hut. Ans: He lived in a wooden hut. 01 v) The factory remains closed ______ Sundays. Ans: The factory remains closed on Sundays. 01 c) Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions. (Any four) (04) i) She was late for class ______ she missed the train. Ans: She was late for class because/as/since she missed the train. 01 ii) I was so tired ______ I could not stand. Ans: I was so tired that I could not stand. 01 iii) ______ he is poor, he is happy. Ans: Though/Although/Even though he is poor, he is happy. 01 iv) Shall we do the work now ______ postpone it? Ans: Shall we do the work now or postpone it? 01 v) She is intelligent ______ she is lazy. Ans: She is intelligent but she is lazy. 01 d) Rewrite the sentences using correct form of verb. (Any four) (04) i) He was sick so he______ (stay) at home. Ans: He was sick so he stayed at home. 01 ii) I ______ (complete) the project just now. Ans: I have completed the project just now. 01 iii) The workmen ______ (leave) as soon as the working hours are over. Ans: The workmen leave as soon as the working hours are over. 01 iv) He ______ (recover) from his illness. Ans: He recovered/is recovering from his illness. 01 v) He ______ (visit) Goa recently. Ans: He visited Goa recently. 01 Page No: 11 / 11