*AL-SUFFAH ACADEMY* (Sir Wasim & Sir Irfan)

Time: 3 Hours B.COM/ADC/BA (TARGET PAPER) Max. Marks (100)

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY - (Regular/Private)

UNSEEN COMPREHENSION
Q.1. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:
Passage ‘A’
Society comprises both men and women and both of them are spinal cords of the society. Men are
supposed to be active members who formulate and mould the society according to prevailing conditions
similar is the case with Pakistani society.
Islam gives an equal status to women in society. As such a Pakistani woman definitely plays the most
dynamic role in the formulation, success and activities of the society. They are not passive members. In
fact they provide freshness to the society by their presence and services. Thanks to their efforts that the
society adopts and changes itself according to the currents of the time.
(a) What is society comprises of?
(b) What are rules of men and women in the society?
(c) Give five nouns from the above passage.
(d) Give suitable title to the above passage.

Passage ‘B’:
Para 1: The test of great book is whether we want to read it only once or more than once. Any really
great book that we read repeatedly, with every additional reading we find new meanings and new
beauties in it.
Para 2.A book that a person of education and good taste does not care to read more than once is
probably not worth much. But we cannot consider the judgment of single individual infallible. The
opinion that makes book great is the opinion of many.
Para 3: For even the greatest critics are apt to have certain dullness, certain in appreciation. A man must
be absolutely objective to utter the trustworthy estimate of any book. We may doubt the judgment of the
single critic at times. But there is no doubt possible in regards to the judgment of generations. Even if
we cannot at once perceive anything in a book which has been admired and praised for hundreds of
years. We may be sure that by trying and by studying it carefully. We shall at least be able to understand
the reasons of this admiration and praise. The best of all libraries for a poor man would be a library
entirely composed of such great words only, books which have passed the test time.
a) For each of the following words/ phrases find words/ phrases in the passage with similar
meaning.
i. Incapable of making mistakes (Para 1)
ii. Having a tendency to do something (Para 3)
iii. Unable to praise (Para 3)
iv. Reliable (Para 3)
v. To understand (Para 3)
b) What do we find by reading a great book?
c) How do we judge that a book is not worth much?
d) Can you consider the judgment of one single individual as final?
e) Suggest a suitable title for the passage.

Q.2. Summarize the passage given in Question No.1.

“Probots will have a more immediate and direct effect on us than industrial robots because Probots will
actually be in the home doing household chores, teaching the children, and even walking the dog.
Although industrial robots will eventually have a profound effect on both labour and productivity, it
simply will take a longer time for their full impact to be felt.”

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“Probots will have a more immediate and direct effect on us than industrial robots because Probots will
actually be in the home doing household chores, teaching the children, and even walking the dog.
Although industrial robots will eventually have a profound effect on both labour and productivity, it
simply will take a longer time for their full impact to be felt.”
a) Give the name of the reading text from which this passage has been taken.
b) What does “probot” mean?
c) Why will the effect of industrial robots be not as immediate as that of Probots?
d) Write True or False for the following:

i. Chores means “Chorus” (False)

ii. Profound means “Deep” (True)
iii. Impact means “Something very important” (False)

B.
What a libel that reputation is. By nature they are gentle and inoffensive animals. They are almost entirely
vegetarian and spend their days eating leaves and juicy stems in the thick forests of Africa. They live in
family groups, each ruled by a big male who looks after and protects his family with great care. They are,
it is true, immensely strong and can rip a part bananas stems and tear off branches of trees as they need to
do in order to feed. But their strength is hardly ever used against other animals.
a) Identify the reading text from which the passage has been taken.
b) What is the family system of gorillas?
c) What is the true nature of gorillas?
d) For each of the following word or phrase find a word from the passage.
i. False and malicious (Libel)
ii. Defend (Protect)
iii. Fame (Reputation)
iv. One who eats no meat (Vegetarian)

C.
The class, numbering about 150 students was composed largely of young men from the neighbouring
towns. They were rude, boisterous, and riotous beyond comparison. On several occasions, the residents of
the neighbourhood sent written protest to the college, threatening to have the college indicated as a
nuisance if the disturbances did not cease.
a) Write the title of the text from which the above passage has been taken.
b) What was the name of the college referred to?
c) Choose the best option for the following words.
“Boisterous” means: i. NOISY ii. III-Mannered iii. Non-Serious
“Indicated” means: i. Indicated ii. Declared iii. ACCUSED
“Cease” means: i. Possess ii. STOP iii. Deceased
d) Write True or False for the following statements:

i. The writer is fuii of praise for the college students. (False)

ii. The residents of neighbourhood had already complained in writing about the students’
behaviour. (True)
iii. Only local young men were the students of the college. (False)

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SEEN PASSAGE
Q.3. Important Texts:
(The Age of the Probot, The Door Swings Open, Gentle Giants)

Q.4. Answer any TWO of the following questions:

i. Why did Mary and Bill not marry when they were young? What effect did this youthful break up
have on each of them?
ii. Did Mary and Bill both experience similar emotions when they met after several years?
iii. What was Mrs. Mallard’s first reaction to the news of her husband’s alleged death? State surprise
ending of the story.
iv. How does Laurie’s mother know that Charles was her son’s own creation?
v. What description of Charles does Laurie give to his father? What does this description tell us about
the kind of person Laurie is?
vi. What are some of the characteristics of Laurie? Point out some verbs, adverbs, and adjectives that
indicate his actions and attitudes.
vii. What is the surprise at the end of the story?
viii. What role did Clovis Play in resolving Bertie’s Problem?
ix. What was Bertie’s problem and how as it solved.
x. What kind of person was Mrs. Heasant? Does she learn a lesson in the end?
xi. What is the difference in the description between the blind beggar and the insurance salesman?
xii. Do you think Mr. Parsons is blind? If yes, then how did he recognize who the beggar was?
xiii. Why was the blind beggar always eager to narrate his tale of now how he lost his sight?

GRAMMAR SECTION
Q: 5 (a) Insert suitable articles where necessary.
His father is not only _____ Mayor of this town, he also runs _____ business. It is said that ____few
people are as successful as he is. Since _____ childhood he had _______ interest in politics.
Solution : the, a, a, x, an

Q: 5 (b) Fill in the blanks with the correct tense of verbs given.
Five years ago I __________(Pass) my matriculation and now I_______(Join) a reputed firm. As my
sister ________(Like) Politics, she___________ (take) admission in the Mater of Politics next year.
She __________(become) a good politician in the next ten years or so.
Solution: Five years ago I passed my matriculation and now I have joined a reputed firm. As my sister
Likes Politics, she will take admission in the Masters of Politics next year. She would become a good
politician in the next ten years or so.

Q: 5 (c) Fill in the blanks with the correct tense of verbs given.
Because _____ growing concern _______ terrorism, the UN will call a conference _____ New York ____
2011 which may mead the world particularly Pakistan ______ become a peaceful nation.
Solution: of, on, in, in, to

Q: 5 (d) Change the voice. (Don’t mention the agent if not necessary).
Section A Section B
Dogs guard the warehouse ______last 1. Follow the rules.
night a thief tried to get in. A dog saw 2. The people made him king.
him_______ and chased him ______. The 3. Students are doing a lot of work.
watchman called the police ________and 4. We made a plan.
the police arrested him_______. 5. She was singing a song.

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Q: 5 (e) Change the following into direct speech.

The traveler said to peasant, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?” "Yes" said the peasant, “Do
you want one in which you can spend the night?” “No" replied the traveler, “I only want a meal.”

Q: 5 (f) Complete the following phrasal verbs.

i. His application for loan has been turned ______. (Rejected)
ii. She got out _____ the shock. (Recovered)
iii. I advise to think it ______ carefully. (Consider)
iv. The manager’s signatures were left _____ from the letter. (Omit)
v. The government must carry ____ the rehabilitation plan for the flood victims. (Continue)
Solution: down, of, out/again, out, on

Q: 5 (g) Fill in the blanks with adverbs.

At an _________ busy intersection a man’s car _______ stopped. He tried ______ but the car did not
start, soon a driver from behind below the horn ________.
Solution: immensely, suddenly, hardly, loudly

COMPOSITION SECTION
Q: 6. Write an ESSAY on any ONE of the following:
(i) Economic crisis in Pakistan
(ii) Inflation - its effect on economy
(iii) Social Media - Impact on Youth
(iv) Mega Problems of Karachi.
(v) Flood Devastation in Pakistan.

Q: 7. Prepare your C.V and a covering letter for the post of Assistant Manager.
Required an energetic, hardworking Male/Female candidate in a leading multinational company located in Karachi.
Qualification: BBA/ADC or equivalent.
Experience: 2 years in a relevant company/organization
Must be computer literate, having good communication skills, public dealing, motivated and able to lead
a dedicated team to achieve set goals.
Age limit: 25-30 years
Send your application with C.V and a recent passport size photograph to P.O Box 111, M.A. Jinnah Road.
Latest by September 20, 2022, C/o “THE DAWN” Karachi.
OR
Q:7. Letter to Editor of Newspaper about insufficient supply of water / Electricity / street crimes /
about the worse law and order of traffic in Karachi.

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