SOLVED PAPER ENGLISH 2015 FOR B.A.

Question No. 1
UNSEEN COMPREHENSION
The word “BEE” has three meanings, according to the Collins English Dictionary.
Besides it being the name of the insect family called “Apoidea” and, marine equipment
used for revving outhauls, it is also deemed as a social gathering for a specific purpose.
The origin of the term “Spelling Bee” has never been satisfactorily accounted for, says
the Scripps National Spelling Bee, also known as “The Bee”. “Spelling Bee” is apparently
an American term that first appeared in print in 1875. However, they are certain the
term was used orally years before that. The Bee also points out that some scholars have
rejected the social gathering explanation and have suggested this “Bee” is different
word. One possibility is that it either came from the Middle English word “bene”, which
means prayer or favor, or a dialectic variation of “been” or “bean”, which refers to
voluntary help given by neighbors towards the accomplishment of a particular task. No
one is entirely certain, The “Bee” concludes. (163 Words)

i) What are the three meanings of the word “Bee”, according to Collins English
Dictionary?
According to Collins Dictionary, the word “Bee” means an insect from the family
“Apoidea”, a marine equipment used for revving outhauls and also a social
gathering for specific purpose.
ii) When and where did term “Spelling Bee” appear first time?
The term “Spelling Bee” is apparently an American term that appeared first
time in print in 1875.
iii) What refers to voluntarily help by neighbors for accomplishing the particular
task?
One probability defined is that “Spelling Bee” possibly came from a dialectic
variation of the word “been” or “bean” which refers to the voluntary help given
by neighbors towards completion of specific task.
iv) Give a suitable title to the passage?
Origin of “Bee”

Question No. 2
SUMMARY OF PASSAGE GIVEN IN QUESTION 1.
According to the Collins Dictionary, the word “Bee” has three meanings: an insect, a
marine equipment and a social gathering for special purpose. Scripps National Spelling
Bee says that this word is also known as the “The Bee” which has not satisfactorily been
accounted yet. Perhaps an American term, “Spelling Bee” first appeared in print in 1875.
But it sure thing that this word had been used verbally since years. Also, the scholars
have rejected the definition of social gathering and have suggested that “Bee” is a
different word. One possibility is that it either came from Middle English word meaning
prayer or favor, or it can be a dialectic variation of “been” or “bean” which means
voluntarily help received from neighbors after completion of a particular task. There no
certain definition. (132 Words)

1|Page
Question No. 3
ANSWER ANY TWO OF THE FOLLOWING:
i) Why did Markwardt tell the fake story of his blindness to Mr. Parsons in the story
“A man who had no Eyes”? Discuss.
After careful study of the story “A man who had no eyes”, it became evident that
Markwardt told Mr. Parsons (an insurance agent) the story of his blindness
because he wanted to earn sympathies and extra dollars from his pocket.
Initially Markwardt sold a cigarette lighter and later started telling his tale by
proving himself a victim of destiny.
ii) How did Bertie teach a lesson to his mother Mrs. Heasant in the story “Plan of
Attack”? Discuss.
Bertie, with the help of his friend Clovis Sangrail, taught a lesson to his mother
by letting her read fake and fabricated letters containing false stories of murder
and jewel theft. He sent two different letters with a strange name of Clotilde to
Bertie’s house knowingly that as soon as the letter lands into the house, her
mother would be the first person to pick it up. Later on it was proved
everything written in those letters was concocted and thus after making a
mockery of herself, she learnt a lesson of not opening letters of others and
keeping their privacy safe.
iii) What were the questions not asked by Mary to Bill in the story “Early Autum”?
Discuss.
In the story “Early Autum”, Mary and Bill met on a busy avenue while Mary was
waiting for the bus she came across Bill his former boy friend. They are both
married now with few children. After discussing about career and life, Bill
invited her to his house by telling that his wife would be pleased to receive
Mary’s family. Suddenly her bus arrived and she had to get on it. After the door
was closed, she remembered that she had forgot to ask his address of also tell
him that she named his son Bill.

Question No. 4
SEEN COMPREHENSION
Most ordinary students find their optimum at about five hours a day. Yours may be a
little more or a little less – but if you get in five hours’ good work a day, you will be doing
well.
Now what are you doing with yourself when you are not working? Before examination,
some students do nothing at all except sit in a chair and worry. Here is another
misunderstanding. People often think that the mind works like the body; it does not. If
one wanted to conserve physical energy in order to cut the maximum amount of
firewood, one would lie flat on a bed and rest when one wans’t chopping. But the mind
cannot rest. Even in sleep, you dream, even if you forget your dreams. The mind is always
turning. It gets its relaxation only by “variety”. That is what makes the mind rest.

i) Refer to the title of the text from which the passage is taken.
This passage has been taken from the text “How to Study” from Oxford English
Book for undergraduates.
ii) What is the optimum of average for average student for the satisfactory output?
Optimum level for the most of the ordinary students is at about five hours a day.
It can be different; little more or a little less for others. But if a person does good

2|Page
 work in a day during five hours; he is doing well.
iii) Does the mind work along with the body?
No, the mind does not work along with the body. It keeps functioning even
when we are sleeping. Dreams that we remember or not, are the outcome of
brain working at a time when our body is relaxing and we are fast asleep.

Question No. 5
Write a letter to the curriculum department and give reasons for revising and
updating the course of “English for Undergraduates”.
OR
Prepare a CV and a covering letter for applying as an anchor person of a renowned
talk show of a TV Channel.

The Director,
Sindh Curriculum Department,
Karachi

Subject: UPDATE AND REVISE CURRICULUM

Dear Sir,
With the column of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to divert the attention of
concerned authorities towards the serious issue of old and outdated curriculum being
taught to undergraduate students in various public colleges of Karachi.
In 21st century, when the first world countries are working towards extensive space
exploration and reducing the costs of space travel along with Artificial Intelligence and
Nanotechnology research, students in Pakistan are lagging behind while studying the
same old and outdated English course. It is mentioned here with sad heart that we are
studying English course which had already been studied by our parents and even
grandparents. Many things have changed in the world since then, but there is no useful
information being provided to the students. Ages old course is like stagnant water which
only produces smell and diseases. English syllabus without poetry and novels / dramas
is like a life without soul.
Not only students, but teachers also suffer as they have memorized the lessons being
taught since decades and there’s no concept of faculty development due to this problem.
If the teachers do not prepare or study prior to delivering lectures into the class, they
will never have an opportunity to work hard themselves. Same old lectures and copy
pasted materials are distributed among students at various coaching centers.
You are, therefore, requested to kindly look into the matter and initiate a process of
revising and updating the decades old syllabus of English, so that the learners and
teachers both get benefitted from the modern knowledge.

Yours Sincerely,

A concerned undergraduate Student

OR

3|Page
 SOFIA MURTAZA
23-C, SUNSET BOULEVARD, DEFENCE PHASE II COMMERCIAL EXTENSION, KARACHI
Phone: 0300-000-0000

OBJECTIVE:
Career oriented person with three years experience as a Morning Show Host and a
Reporter with reputed news organization, seeking opportunity to expand experience by
bringing knowledge and working commitment through working with larger teams as a
team leader and a member and simultaneously making myself stronger financially.

EXPERIENCE:
1. Working as a Morning Show Host in ABC News Channel since August 2016
2. Voluntarily worked as an Editor in XYZ Newspaper from 2016 to 2018
3. Contributing columns in various leading daily newspapers of country, both in
English and Urdu Language.

EDUCATION:
4. Masters in Political Science from University of Karachi in 2016
Attended Govt. Degree College, Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi
Awarded Degree with First Division
5. Bachelors in Mass Communication from University of Karachi in 2014
Attended Govt. Degree College, Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi
Awarded Degree with First Division
6. Intermediate Arts through BIEK, Karachi in 2012.
Attended Govt. Degree College, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi
Awarded Degree and Passing Certificate with “A” Grade.
7. Matriculation through BSEK – Karachi in 2010
Awarded Degree and Passing Certificate with “B” Grade.

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS:

1. Best Speaker Award in Inter-Departmental Declamation Contest in Karachi
University.
2. Best Speaker Award in Inter-University Declamation Contest in Karachi
University.
3. Initiated a street school project for underprivileged and needy students in
Landhi, Korangi and Orangi Sectors. Five volunteers are teaching students with
resources collected from various sources free of cost.
4. Conduct career counseling sessions at various universities in order to enable
students to equip themselves from latest approaches prevalent in job market.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES / CERTIFICATIONS:

1. One Year Diploma in Computer Science from XYZ Institute of Modern
Technologies, Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi
2. One Year Diploma in English Language with special attention given to
pronunciation, from Berlitz Institute, Karachi.
3. Six months Diploma in Chinese Language, from Karachi University.

REFERENCES:
Available upon request.

4|Page
The HR Manager,
XYZ Media Corporation,
Karachi

Subject: EMPLOYMENT AS MORNING SHOW ANCHOR

Respected Sir,
With reference to your recent announcement on web portals and social media, inviting
applications for the post of Morning Show Anchor, the undersigned applicant deems
herself suitable candidate for the employment in question.
I have been working as a Morning Show Host and ABC News Channel and my ability,
skills and unmatched confidence makes me a strong candidate for this post. Since your
news channel is a leading news organization of the country, it would be an honour
serving your channel.
I have hosted at least 600 morning shows while inviting various personalities from
political and social arena. Prior to this, I had been working as a reporter covering social
issues and various byline stories have also been published under my name. My CV is
attached herein with.
I am available for interview during weekdays after 2:00pm and my phone number is
mentioned in my CV.
Waiting for a positive response.

Yours Sincerely
PQY

Question 6 (a)
FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH CORRECT VERBS:
One night there was a little bird over the city. Its friends had gone to Egypt for the
winter, because it was much warmer there. As it was about to stretch its wings to join its
fellow friends, a large drop of water fell on it. What a curious thing! It was.
Question 6 (b)
FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH SUITABLE PREPOSITIONS:
She went on her longest journey ever. Even though there were dark clouds over the sky,
Jane continued to walk on the road. As she walked further, she saw some trees at a short
distance besides her.
Question 6 (c)
INSERT SUITABLE ARTICLES WHERE NECESSARY:
Migraine headaches are caused by inflammation of the arteries surrounding a brain.
Other arteries inside a brain may spasm during an attack as well, temporarily cutting of
circulation, thus, increasing the odds of the stroke.
Question 6 (d)
CHANGE THE VOICE OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. Saving money is liked by my Boss.
2. Tiredness is felt by her.

5|Page
 3. 2000 calories are consumed by her in a day.
4. My studies have been completed by me.
5. Light bulb was invented by Edison.
Question 6 (e)
CHANGE THE NARRATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. My boss insisted that I had to phone the hotel right away.
2. I inquired if everything was alright.
3. The teacher commanded not to speak to anyone.
4. The police officer inquired that where I was from.
5. Dentist politely asked that how he might help.
Question 6 (f)
A PARENT IS ASKING QUESTIONS FROM A CONCERNED TEACHER ON PARENT-
TEACHER-MEETING. WRITE 5 WH QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OF
THEIR WARD.
1. Why the performance of whole class has declined this year?
2. What steps have you taken in order to cope with this situation?
3. Which students have underperformed and what was the cause?
4. When do you think the situation will get better and students will secure good
marks?
5. HOW much time will it take to make your institution again the number one
educational institute?

Question No. 7
WRITE AN ESSAY ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
(Prepare from the Sample Essays and Other relevant Material for this Question)

6|Page