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1. JOB APPLICATION LETTER / COVER LETTER

Date:………………

From

……………………………

.…………………………..

……………………………

……………………………

To

Mr. Felix Amador

Human Resource Manager
QuEST Global

Dear Mr. Amador,

Sub: Applying for the post of Design Engineer –reg.

Ref: Your advertisement in “The Hindu” dated 4th December 2018.

Following your advertisement for the position of Design Engineer at QuEST

Global, I wish to put in my application letter for this position. I am an experienced
Design Engineer working for 2 years working with Alton Designs, Bangalore. My vast
knowledge and experience is a perfect suit for the job description at QuEST Global.

Most of my projects at Alton Designs are done with little or no supervision from
research, concept, development, design and implementation of project. Apart from my
degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, I possess a certification in Lab view and a
life member of IEEE Student Chapter. I am a critical thinker and a trend analyst of
computer-aided programs to develop many innovative designs.

I look forward to the opportunity to meet you and further explain my qualification
and experience in detail.

Yours sincerely,

Enclosure: Resume, Certification, Membership ASME

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RESUME

Name : …………………….
Address: …………………….
Email ID : ……………………….
Phone : ………………………….
CAREER OBJECTIVE

Passionate to learn new technologies and to excel innovative technology

application. Seeking a challenging position which will enable me to continuously learn,
create, innovate and simultaneously contribute to the short and long term goals of the
organization effectively using technological & managerial skills.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Degree/ Institute/Univ./Board Year of Percentage

Examination Passing
B.E.

XII
X

TRAININGS ATTENDED

S.No Name of the Training Date Duration

CONFERENCE / SEMINAR / WPRKSHOP ATTENDED

S.No Name of the Training Date Duration

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TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Languages : C, C++, Embedded C, Java basic
 Simulation Tools : Keil, Mplab,CCS, Proteus, MultiSim &Matlab
 Soft skils : Flash, Cool Edit pro, Movie maker and Photoshop
 Technologies : Embedded, Vlsi,PCB design.& Circuit design.

CO-/EXTRA –CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

o Executive Member of sport Committee in school.

o Executive Member of Event Organizing Committee in college.
ACHIEVEMENTS

o Won a bronze medal in relay in zonal in year 2016.

o Actively participated in various sports activities for inter school.
INTERPERSONAL SKILL

o Ability to rapidly build relationship and set up trust.

o Confident and Determined
o Ability to cope up with different situations.
PERSONAL DOSSIER
 Father‟s Name :-
 Permanent Address :-
 Date of Birth :-
 Language Known :-
 Marital Status :- Single
 Nationality/Religion :-
 Interest & Hobbies :-

DECLARATION:

I do hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge.

Yours sincerely,

Place:

Date:
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2. SOCIAL ETIQUETTE CONVERSATION

Social etiquette conversation occurs when you are in a large social group and
interacting with a wide variety of people and interests. As a result, there are some general
rules to follow in order to engage in social etiquette conversation and be socially
accepted.

1. Be Polite: Remember when you are in a social situation it is important to always be

polite and respectful of other guests even if you vehemently disapprove of certain
comments or other individuals are not being polite. Make sure you follow the rules of
social etiquette conversation and remember your manners, always saying thank you, you
are welcome, please.

2. Ask Appropriate Questions: Ask appropriate questions for the situation at hand,
comment on the décor, and other surface topics that will keep the conversation going.

3. Keep it Short: In social situations it is always important to understand the nature of

social etiquette conversation and keep conversations short and socialize with everyone
present. If you have a long, in depth conversation with certain individuals they might be
resentful because they are interested in exchanging pleasantries with everyone in
attendance.

4. Eye Contact and Personal Space: Making eye contact and allowing individuals their
personal space is important in all conversations, but especially in social etiquette
conversation. This allows you to seem interested, polite and respectful of the other
individual, which are all social requirements.

5. Smile and Be Happy: Just because you are not completely comfortable with everyone
you meet, that does not give you a reason to not smile. Be happy, and you will attract
other happy people into your life.

Starting & Responding a Conversation

Conversation Starters:
How are you getting on? – just another way of saying „how are you?‟

You doing OK? – asked when the person has had some tough experience recently and you
want to ask politely if they‟re OK.

Hi, …! What’s new? – this is a very informal way of greeting a close friend or anyone
who
you see on a regular basis and you want to ask has anything happened since you last met.

Hi, …! What’s up? – the same as above with a difference that you‟re probably not that
interested in what news the other person might have.
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Hi, …! Long time no see! – used when you haven‟t seen the person for a long period of
time
and you want to state that fact in the greeting.

Hi, …! Have you been keeping busy? – just a standard enquiry with little or no direct
meaning.

Do you mind me asking…? – a typical way of asking something that might be a slightly
personal question.

OK, here’s the thing … – a very handy way to start making your point if you‟re not sure
how
to begin the sentence.

Responding to a Conversation:
Thanks, I’ve been keeping busy – just a standard response to a standard greeting with
little or no direct meaning.

Thanks for asking, I’m fine, how are you? – a typical response and counter-question to a
greeting phrase „how are you?‟

Hi, how you’re doing! It’s good to see you! – a typical response to a greeting from
someone you haven‟t seen for a while.

Can’t complain – a response to a standard greeting like ‘How are you?‟ It‟s not as
exciting phrase as „Thanks, I‟m great!‟ but it doesn‟t mean you‟re having some problems
in your life.

Can you say it again, please? – a request to repeat the question if you didn‟t understand
what was said. A more direct question: Can you slow it down a bit, please?

And how about you? – a typical response when you‟re not sure what to ask next so you‟re
asking the other person the same think they asked you. You can respond with this counter
greeting on nearly all standard greetings.

To the best of my knowledge … – when you‟re 99% sure about the statement you‟re
making. Also a good start of a response you want to take a bit more time to consider what
you‟re going to say.

As far as I know … – the same as above.

Good for you! – a response to someone telling you about their success in something or
some
good news that they‟re happy about.
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Can’t argue with that – used when you agree with the statement of the other person.

How do you know? – a counter-question you can ask when someone surprises you with a
question about something they‟re not really expected to know.

That’s a good one! – a surprise response to funny or surprising news from your chat
partner.

Really? Tell me more about it! – used when you want your chat partner to tell me about
what he/she just said.

Frankly speaking… – just a way to start your response. It indicates that you‟re about to
open up and be very honest with your chat partner.

Well, to be honest with you, … – the same as above.

No problem – a typical response to a small request you‟re happy to do.

Never mind, it’s fine! - this phrase is used when the person offers to do a favour for you
but it‟s not really necessary.

Never mind, forget what I just said –You can use this phrase if you feel that he/she might
be slightly annoyed or offended by your question or comment so you want to end it there.

You got me there – this can be said instead of „I don‟t‟ know‟ – it will sound more casual
and not as defensive as the old „I don‟t know‟!

You’ve got to be kidding me! – said when someone tells you something that borders on
the unbelievable and you want to express your surprise.

That’s a good question. – a phrase used when you want to take your time to think over
the question. This is an ideal phrase to use when you‟re stuck but instead of remaining
silent you can start your response with this phrase.

Well, how to put it in the right words. – the same as above.

That would be great! – a response to an offer that you‟re really happy about.

… you know what I mean? – when you want to emphasize what you just said.

You see, the thing is that … – this is how you begin a sentence when you‟re asked to
explain something.
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Departure Phrases:

I’d better be going – followed by a simple phrase like „it‟s too late‟, or „have lots to do‟ –
and indicator you‟d like to walk off and finish the conversation.

OK, I’m sorry but I have to leave now! – used when your chat partner has clear intentions
of continuing the conversation but you just need to go so you‟re making it clear that you
need to go.

See you later! – used when you know that you‟ll be seeing each other again sometime.

See you around! – the same as above

Keep in touch! – a good-bye phrase meaning you want the other person to get in touch
with you every now and then and that you‟ve the same intentions.

It was nice seeing you, take care! – a good-bye phrase used when you know that you
won‟t see the person for a while.

How to Overcome Shyness

Many people suffer from some form of social anxiety. It is true that being an introvert
can lead to shyness. However, refrain from allowing shyness to hold you back from
speaking up when there is a need to.

Tips to overcome shyness and be more confident:

Work on deeper fears. Take shyness as a symptom for the need to address your deeper
fears. Is your shyness a case of poor self-esteem, related to childhood conditioning,
excessive worrying and so on?

Appreciate your individuality. In case you haven‟t noticed, everyone is unique and
different. Instead of feeling self-conscious, embrace who you are – unconditionally.
When you learn to embrace your uniqueness, you will have more confidence.

Take Deep breaths. When you are in situations where you feel shyness trying to takeover,
it can be helpful to take deep breaths. This will help you to clear your mind, give you
some time to gain composure and avoid an anxiety attack.

Go on new adventures. Being bold is an important step in overcoming feelings of

shyness. The next time you are presented with a social opportunity that is not your usual
scene, go out as a member and give it a try.

Stop saying you are shy. Instead of constantly talking about how shy you are, try
reframing your mind with positive affirmations. Affirm statements such as “I am
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confident”, “I speak clearly and with ease” and “I can articulate beautifully, eloquently
and freely”.

Release the past. Don‟t allow past hurts to rule your future. Find new friends who will
appreciate you for who you are.

Learn to speak up. It is okay to speak and be heard, so try to get into the habit of talking
louder. Practice in front of the mirror. Get someone you feel comfortable with to provide
you with feedback about your audibility.

Meet new people regularly. A great way to overcome shyness is to make it a point to
meet someone new every week. When you are constantly focused on making new
friends, you will forget all about your shyness

Creative visualization. Imagine yourself striking conversations with strangers and giving
public presentations. See yourself as someone who is every bit confident. Act as-if and
soon, you will play the part for real!

Get role models. It helps to get role models who are not shy in the least. Study the
behavior, habits and likes of these people.

Body Language in Conversation

Don’t cross your arms or legs – We have probably already heard we shouldn‟t cross
your arms as it might make us seem defensive or guarded. This goes for our legs too.
Keep your arms and legs open.

Have eye contact, but don’t stare – If there are several people you are talking to, give
them all some eye contact to create a better connection and see if they are listening.

Relax your shoulders – When you feel tense it‟s easily winds up as tension in your
shoulders. They might move up and forward a bit. Try to relax. Try to loosen up by
shaking the shoulders a bit and move them back slightly.

Nod when they are talking – Nod once in a while to signal that you are listening. But
don‟t overdo it.

Don’t slouch; sit up straight – but in a relaxed way, not in a too tense manner.

Lean, but not too much – If you want to show that you are interested in what someone
is saying, lean toward the person talking.

Smile – Relax a bit, smile when someone says something funny. People will be a lot
more inclined to listen to you if you seem to be a positive person

Don’t touch your face – it might make you seem nervous and can be distracting for the
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listeners or the people in the conversation.

Keep your head up – Don‟t keep your eyes on the ground, it might make you seem
insecure and a bit lost. Keep your head up straight and your eyes towards the horizon.

Slow down a bit – this goes for many things. Walking slower not only makes you seem
more calm and confident, it will also make you feel less stressed.

Don’t fidget – try to avoid, phase out or transform fidgety movement and nervous ticks
such as shaking your leg or tapping your fingers against the table rapidly. You‟ll seem
nervous.

Use your hands more confidently –Use your hands to describe something or to add
weight to a point you are trying to make.

Don’t stand too close –Let people have their personal space, don‟t invade it.

Keep a good attitude – keep a positive, open and relaxed attitude. How you feel will
come through in your body language and can make a major difference.
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3. READING COMPREHENSION - 1

The study of control processes in electronic, mechanical and biological systems is

known as Cybernetics. The word was coined in 1948 by the American mathematician
Norbert Wiener from the Greek word meaning pilot or steersman. Cybernetics is
concerned with the analysis of the flow of information in both living organisms and
machines, but is particularly concerned with systems that are capable of regulating their
own operations without human control.
Automatic regulation is accomplished by using information about the state of the
end product that is fed back to the regulating device, causing it to modify or correct
production procedures if necessary. The concept of feedback is at the very simple
example of a self-regulating machine is a thermostat, which reacts to continual feedback
about the outside temperature and responds accordingly to achieve the temperature that
has been programmed into it.
The applications of cybernetics are wide reaching, appearing in science,
engineering, technology, sociology, economics, education and medicine. Computers can
keep a patient alive during a surgical operation making instantaneous modifications based
on a constant flow of information in an individual basis. In the home, automation is
present in such everyday products as refrigerators, coffeemakers and dishwashers. In
industry, automation is increasing its applications, although it is currently applied
primarily to the large-scale production of single units. In industries in which a break in
the flow of production can ruin the product, automatic controls are invaluable. Chemical
and petroleum plants are now almost completely automatic, as are industries involved in
the production of chemicals and atomic energy. Automation has become the answer when
human safety is the number one priority.
a. Choose the correct answer.
1. Cybernetics is the study of control processes in all of the systems except.
a. Ecological b. Biological c. Mechanical d. Electronic

2. The word Cybernetics was coined from the Greek word meaning
a. Information b. Automatic c. Pilot d. Regulator
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3. Automatic regulation is accomplished by

a. Modifying and correcting production procedures
b. Feeding information to the regulatory device
c. Analyzing the flow of information to the organism
d. Modifying cybernetic principles

4. Cybernetics is primarily concerned with systems that

a. Are controlled by humans
b. Analyze flaws of information
c. Are self-regulating
d. Have wide reaching applications

5. What makes a system automatic and self-regulating?

a. Information b. Production procedure c. Human control d. Feedback

6. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an area in which Cybernetics

has applications?
a. Technology b. Engineering c. Philosophy d. Education

b. Mention whether the following statements are true or false.

1. Cybernetics is the study of all systems.
2. Free flow of information is the key to self-regulation.
3. Teaching machines can replace teachers.
4. Automation is useful to housewives also.
5. Human safety in industries cannot be ensured without automation.
6. Automation in industries used in producing small amounts of many different
products.

c. Choose the appropriate definition for the given words or phrases as they are
used in the text.
1. Continual
a. With pause b. without pause c. New again d. Renewal
2. Reaching
a. Arriving b. Striking out c. Stretching out d. Making
3. Instantaneous
a. Simultaneous b. Delayed c. Immediate d.
Medicine
4. Ruin
a. Destroy b. Disable c. Disadvantage d. Decipher
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READING COMPREHENSION – 2

The 20th century has witnessed a great scientific revolution. Its magnitude is very
much greater than the Industrial Revolution or the Biological Revolution witnessed up to
the 19th century. In the fields of physical and natural sciences and engineering and
technology there have been tremendous developments in the fields of atomic and space
research. The old theory of indivisibility of atom was exploded; that the atom could be
split has been demonstrated. This has led to great developments. On the one hand, there
has the making of atomic weapons. On the other hand, atomic energy has been put to
constructive purpose. A number of atomic power stations have been constructed. Atomic
energy has been used to drive ships. Efforts are also on to make it feasible to use atomic
energy in automobiles. Space research has developed in leaps and bounds. The moon has
been brought nearer the earth. Rockets and space-crafts have been launched into the
space in an effort to get data about the other – solar planets. Speculations are on for
building interstellar space - crafts.
There has been significant development in the fields of communication and
electronics. Wireless and satellite communication system have brought societies and
nations very close. Within an instant the message could reach across thousands of miles.
The electronics media has become a boon to the society from the points of view of
education and entertainment.
The progress in the field of Chemistry has resulted in proliferation of all kinds of
industries. Especially of use to the human society is the contribution of chemistry to
agriculture. The production of fertilizers and pesticides has the way for more production
of food items. The subject of metallurgy has become a major developing science. Further,
the most significant developments of this field are that it has become interdisciplinary in
nature. The application of chemistry to the medical and biological study is noteworthy.
Similarly, rapid development has been noticed in natural sciences also. Besides the
new methods of producing and using fertilizers and pesticides, new scientific methods of
raising and managing crops have come up. The development in genetic research has
grown so much that new insights have been obtained in the study of various systems in
living organisms. Genetic engineering is now at the threshold of bringing about another
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significant revolution in lifestyle. The study of plants and animals in relation to the
environment is developing into another major useful science.
The great development in engineering and technology has resulted in the invention
of numerous machines that make life easy for human beings. Revolution in the transport
system, especially the introduction of the supersonic aviation has made the world a global
village. Besides the household gadgets, the robots are being introduced not only for
domestic purposes, but also for industrial purposes. That is, more efficient work at the
least possible time is now being promised. The introduction of computing machines has
revolutionized all aspects of life. From the medical to the academic world, the computers
have become the most reliable factor in the diagnostics and interpretation of diseases and
problems.
All the great developments in the physical sciences, natural sciences and
engineering and technology have contributed to a comfortable life. Efficiency in work is
almost ensured. Savings of human energy from drudgery has been achieved. In short, a
magnificent revolution has taken place in human life because of scientific developments
in the 20th century.
a. Choose the response which best reflects the meanings of the text:
1. The word ‘this’ in the 1st paragraph refers to
a. Newton‟s theory
b. The theory that atom cannot be split
c. The fact that atom can be split
d. Atomic research

2. The progress in the field of chemistry has helped in

a. The development of many types of industries
b. The progress of space research
c. The innovations in communications field
d. The increase of computers

3. The introduction of the supersonic aviation has made

a. Life easier for everyone
b. Our world a bigger one
c. Our world a smaller one
d. Our world a healthy one

4. The word ‘this’ in the 3rd paragraph refers to

a. The field of electronics
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b. New outlook to science

c. The field of metallurgy
d. The field of genetic engineering

5. The developments in genetic research have provided

a. New dimensions in the study of living organisms
b. New outlook to science
c. New names to living organisms
d. New life to living organisms

b. State whether the following statements are true or false.

1. Industrial revolution took place in the 20th century.
2. Rockets and space crafts have been used for travel.
3. Societies have become closer because of wireless and satellite communication
system.
4. Science has become interdisciplinary in nature.
5. Genetic engineering can never bring another revolution in lifestyle.
6. Medical diagnosis has become more reliable because of computer.

c. Choose the most appropriate synonym which conveys the meaning of the
word from the context.
1. Magnitude
a. Importance b. size c. quality d. development
2. Constructive
a. Construction b. useful c. critical d. simple
3. Proliferation
a. Development b. production c. increase in number d. doubling of number
4. Threshold
a. Beaten track b. doorway c. building d. starting point
5. Promised
a. Assured b. given c. spoken d. taken
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READING COMPREHENSION – 3

The Amazon is the world's largest tropical rainforest. It covers an area of nearly
2.8 million square miles, which is nearly the size of the continent of Australia. The
Amazon Rainforest gets its life from the majestic Amazon River, the world's second
largest river, which runs directly through the heart of the region. The rainforest itself is
simply the drainage basin for the river and its many tributaries. The vast forest itself
consists of four layers, each featuring its own ecosystems and specially adapted plants
and animals.
The forest floor is the lowest region. Since only two percent of the sunlight filters
through the top layers to the understory, very few plants grow here. The forest floor,
however, is rich with rotting vegetation and the bodies of dead organisms, which are
quickly broken down into nutrients integrated into the soil. Tree roots stay close to these
available nutrients and decomposers such as millipedes and earthworms use these
nutrients for food. The understory is the layer above the forest floor. Much like the forest
floor, only about 2- 5 percent of the sunlight reaches this shadowy realm. Many of the
plants in the understory have large, broad leaves to collect as much sunlight as possible.
The understory is so thick that there is very little air movement. As a result, plants rely on
insects and animals to pollinate their flowers.
The layer above the understory is the canopy. This is where much of the action in
the rainforest occurs. Many canopy leaves have specially adapted leaves which form
"drip tips". Drip tips allow water to flow off the leaves which prevents mosses, fungi, and
lichens from occupying the leaves. Leaves in the canopy are very dense and filter about
80 percent of the sunlight. The canopy is where the wealth of the rainforest's fruits and
flowers grow. Bromeliads, cup-like plants, provide drinking pools for animals and
breeding locations for tree frogs.
The emergent layer is above the canopy, and is the top layer of the rainforest.
Trees in the emergent layer break through the canopy and may reach heights of 200 feet.
Leaves in the emergent layer are small and covered with a special wax to hold water.
Seeds are blown to other parts of the forest. Trees which rise to the emergent layer are
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massive. Many are braced by huge buttress roots. Trunks can be 16 feet in circumference.
Many animals that survive in the emergent layer never touch the ground.

Questions
1. Which of the following is not a layer of the rainforest?
1. Understory 2. Canopy 3. Emergent 4. Sub canopy

2. Which layer of the rainforest is right above the forest floor?

1. Emergent Layer 2. Understory 3. Canopy

3. Most of the fruits and flowers of the rainforest grow in its .

1. Canopy 2. Forest Floor 3. Understory 4. Emergent
Layer

4. Animals that live in the may never touch the ground.

1. Understory 2. Canopy 3. Forest Floor 4. Emergent
Layer

5. Why do few plants grow in the understory?

1. There is not enough sunlight. 3. Their leaves are too large.
2. There is not enough nutrients. 4. There is not enough water.
6. Why do plants in the understory have to rely on insects to pollinate them?
1. There is very little wind in the understory.
2. There are very few butterflies in the rainforest.
3. The sun is too bright in the understory.
4. The wind is too strong and seeds blow into the Amazon River.

7. Which of the following is NOT true?

1. The Amazon Rainforest is located in South America.
2. The Understory is below the Canopy.
3. The Canopy is higher than the Emergent Layer.
4. Leaves in the canopy are very dense and filter a high percentage of sunlight.

8. Much of the final paragraph discusses....

1. The types of animals found in the emergent layer.
2. The size of the animals in the emergent layer
3. The size of the trees and leaves in the emergent layer
4. The types of trees and leaves found in the emergent layer

9. Based on the reading, what can you INFER about the Amazon Rainforest?
1. More plant life exists where there is more sunlight.
2. Most of the rainforest's fruits grow on the forest floor
3. lot of plant life exists on the forest floor.
4. The canopy gets little sunlight
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10. Which of the following can you INFER from the passage?
1. Decomposers are usually found in the upper layers of the rainforest
2. Plants in the upper layers must rely on insects and animals to pollinate their
flowers
3. Leaves in the lower layers of the rainforest must have larger leaves.
4. Most of the action in the rainforest occurs in the lower layers

11. Which question is answered in the introductory paragraph?

1. How many layers exist in the Amazon Rainforest?
2. Where does the Amazon River begin?
3. What is the world's largest river?
4. What kind of animals live in the Amazon Rainforest?

12. Which paragraph tells about nutrients in the soil?

1. First 2. Third 3. Second 4. Fourth
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4. VERBAL ABILITY
4 (a). Spotting Errors

Tick the correct sentences in the following.

1. I have visited Niagara Falls last weekend.

I visited Niagara last weekend

2. The woman which works here is from Japan.

The woman who works here is from Japan.

3. She‟s married with a dentist.

She‟s married to a dentist.

4. She was boring in the class.

She was bored in the class.

5. I must to call him immediately

I must call him immediately.

6. Every students like the teacher.

Every student likes the teacher

7. Although it was raining, but we had the picnic.

Although it was raining, we had the picnic.

8. I enjoyed from the movie.

I enjoyed the movie.

9. I look forward to meet you.

I look forward to meeting you.

10. I like very much ice cream

I like ice cream very much.

11. She can to drive

She can drive

12. Where I can find a bank?

Where can I find a bank?

13. I live in United States

I live I the United States

14. When I will arrive, I will call you.

When I arrive, I will call you.
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15. I‟ve been here since three months

I‟ve been here for three months.

16. My boyfriend has got a new work.

My boy friend has got a new job.

17. She doesn‟t listen me.

She doesn‟t listen to me.

18. You speak English good.

You speak English well.

19. The Police is coming.

The Police are coming.

20. The house isn‟t enough big.

The house isn‟t big enough.

21. You should not to smoke

You should not smoke.

22. I didn‟t meet nobody.

I didn‟t meet anybody.

23. Where is post office?

Where is the post office?

24. You cannot buy all what you like!

You cannot but buy all that you like!

25. She is success.

She is successful.

26. You are very nice, as your mother.

You are very nice, like your mother.

27. The child, together with his grandmother and his parents, is going to the beach.
The child, together with his grandmother and his parents, is going to the beach.

28. Frank, accompanied by his student, were at the studio.

Frank, accompanied by his student, was at the studio.

29. Everyone on the project have to come to the meeting.

Everyone on the project has to come to the meeting.

30. Neither his bodyguards nor he were there.

Neither his bodyguards nor he was there.
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5. CREATIVE WRITING
(A) Draw and Write
Draw three gifts you would like to give and write about each of them, including who
you'd give them to.
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6. NEWS PAPER DESCRIPTION

Collect news article as much as you can and paste in the given space.
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7. PICTURE DESCRIPTION

Paste a photograph that was taken at any of tourist places and share your
experience here.

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8.ACTIVITY ON INTERVIEW SKILLS

a) Introduce Yourself.

b) Where do you want to get placed after your graduation?

c) Express your strength and weakness.

d) Briefly explain your area of interest.

e) Which adjectives would you use to describe yourself?

f) How do you handle pressure and stress?

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g) Where do you see yourself five years from now?

h) What do you think about Engineering Studies?

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9.GROUP DISCUSSION IN A NUTSHELL

Keep the following points in mind while summarizing a discussion:

 Avoid raising new points.
 Avoid stating only your viewpoint.
 Avoid dwelling only on one aspect of the Group Discussion.
 Keep it brief and concise.
 It must incorporate all the important points that came out during the Group
Discussion.

Do's and Don'ts in Group discussion

The Don'ts
 Don't be nervous, shy or emotional.
 Don't try to bluff as the panel will easily figure out that
 Don't allow the criticism bother you
 Don't be frivolous, keep yourself to the point
 Don't criticize other members
 Don‟t use foul language or slang, like yaar, princy, shit etc.
 Don't loose your temper or calmness.
 Don't ridicule or make fun of any of the members
 Don't impose on others yourself or your arguments
 Don't interrupt a participant, unless he finishes his speaking.

The Do's
 Stick to the point and address the group as a whole.
 Be logical while reasoning
 Be assertive while putting your views
 Listen to others attentively
 Motivate others to speak
 Keep calm and polite
 Be positive and provide full contribution to the entire discussion
 Use body language to your maximum advantage
 Speak in Clear terms
 Maintain a cordial atmosphere, cooperate with all, in order to reach the final
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10.ESSAY WRITING

Write a descriptive essay on any one of the following in your own words.

1. Technology and science.

2. Engineers in Nation Building
3. Unemployment in India.
4. Global warming.
5. English in Todays world.

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11.LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Expressing Yourself
Directions: try to complete the following expressions about yourself.

1) I dream about _______________________________________________.

2) I think about ________________________________________________.

3) I am afraid of _______________________________________________.

4) I am interested in ____________________________________________.

5) On the weekends I like to _____________________________________.

6) I am good at ________________________________________________.

7) I am not good at _____________________________________________.

8) I am glad when _____________________________________________.

9) I am sad when ______________________________________________.

10) I don’t believe _____________________________________________.

11) I have difficulty with ________________________________________.

12) I laugh when ______________________________________________.

13) I cry when ________________________________________________.

14) I get angry when ___________________________________________.

15) I love it when ______________________________________________.

16) I wish to __________________________________________________.

17) I am married ________________________________________________.

18) I don’t think ________________________________________________.

19) I used to ___________________________________________________.

20) I remember ________________________________________________.

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12. DIALOGUE WRITING

Read out the given dialogue carefully and extend it on your own.

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13. LETTER WRITING

Draft a letter to your Principal seeking him permission to go for a two day Industrial Visit
to Ashok Leyland, Hosur.

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Respected Sir,

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14. LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT

The Speaking test is 10-12 minutes long and is in three parts

Part 1 : You will answer questions about yourself, your family and your Interest
Part 2 : You will speak about a topic
Part 3 : You will have a longer discussion about the topic introduced in Part 2.

Part 1 : Interview (about 3 minutes)

The examiner asks you questions about yourself, your work and your interests.
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Part 2: Presentation (about 4 minutes)

The examiner gives you a sheet with three topics on it. You choose a topic and have one
minute to prepare a short presentation. You speak on the topic for one minute. Afterwards,
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6.4 Reading Practice

Read out the given article aloud with proper intonation and space.

Slaves

A king had a large number of slaves. One of

them was very black. He was true to the king.

So the king loved him greatly.

One day the king went out on a camel. Some

slaves walked in front of the king. Others

went behind the king. The black slave rode on a horse by the side of his master –

The King.

The King had a box. There were pearls in it. On the way the box fell down in

a narrow street. It broke into pieces. The pearls rolled on the ground. The king said

to his slaves. “Go and take the pearls. I do not want them an y longer," said the

king. The slaves ran and gathered the pearls. They took those pearls.

The black slave did not leave his place. He was by the side of his master. He

guarded his master. He cared for the life of his master. He did not care for the

master’s pearls. He was the true servant. The king observed the attitude of the

servant and gave him many gifts.

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Carpenter

A carpenter went home after shutting down his

workshop. When he was gone, a poisonous snake

entered his workshop. The snake was hungry and

hoped to find its supper lurking somewhere within.

It slithered from one end to another. Finally it bumped into an axe and got very

slightly injured. In angry and revenge, the snake bit the snake with full for ce. What

could a snake’s bite do to the metallic axe? Instead the snake’s mouth started

bleeding.

Out of fury and arrogance, the snake tried its best to strangle and kill the

metallic axe - The object that was causing it the pain by wrapping itself around the

axe. The next day the carpenter opened the workshop. He found the dead snake

wrapped around the blades of the axe. Here the snake did not die because of

someone’s fault.

But it faced these consequences merely because of its own anger and wrath.

Sometimes when angry, we try to cause harm to others. But as time passes by, we

realize that we caused more harm to ourselves. It is not necessary that we react to

everything. Step back and ask ourselves if the matter is really worth responding to.
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A Farmer and His Wife

A farmer said to his wife, “You are lazy. You work

slowly and lethargically. You waste your time."

The wife was angry at the words of her husband. She

said to her husband, “You are wrong. Stay at home

tomorrow. I will go to field. I will do your work there.

Will you do my works at home here?"

The farmer said happily, “Very well. I will do your

works back at home." The wife said, “Milk the cow. Feed the pigs. Wash the utensils.

Take care of our hen. Spin the yarn."

The woman went to the field. The farmer stayed back at home. He took a vessel and

went to the cow to milk it. He tried to milk the cow. He received a good kick. He then

went to the pig-sty. He hit his head against the beam. He went to fe ed the hen. He

forgot to spin.

The wife returned from the field when it turned evening. The farmer hung down his

head in shame. Thereafter he did not find fault with his wife. They lived happily

together for a long time.