VIT UNIVERSITY (Estd.

u/s 3 of UGC Act 1956) SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND LANGUAGES MODEL QUESTION PAPER ENGLISH FOR ENGINEERS II (UNDER FEP)
Duration: 3 hrs Marks: 100 Max.

I. Identify the grammatical errors in the following sentences and correct them. (10 marks) 1) They are looking sad. 2) No sooner he reached the station than the train had left. 3) My brother is taller than me. 4) I am interested in listening to music, am I? 5) Please refer that book. 6) They were discussing about politics seriously. 7) Either Ravi or Hari have drawn the beautiful picture. 8) We thought that they have been living there for a long time. 9) They took an unanimous decision. 10) He went there by walk. II. Read the following case study and answer the questions that follow. (25 marks) Shirley and Abdul both work for a software development company. The manager of the new product division was originally the leader of the project team for which she interviewed and hired Abdul. Shirley, another project team member, also interviewed Abdul, but strongly opposed hiring him for the project because she thought he was not competent to do the job. Seven months after Abdul was hired, the manager left the project to start her own company and recommended that Abdul and Shirley serve as joint project leaders. Shirley agreed reluctantly with the stipulation that it be made clear she was not working for Abdul. The General Manager consented; Shirley and Abdul were to share

the project leadership. Within a month Shirley was angry because Abdul was representing himself to others as the leader of the entire project and giving the impression that Shirley was working for him. Now Shirley and Abdul are meeting with you to see if you can resolve the conflict between them. Shirley says: "Right after the joint leadership arrangement was reached with the General Manager, Abdul called a meeting of the project team without even consulting me about the time or content. He just told me when it was being held and said I should be there. At the meeting, Abdul reviewed everyone's duties line by line, including mine, treating me as just another team member working for him. He sends out letters and signs himself as project director, which obviously implies to others that I am working for him." Abdul says: "Shirley is all hung up with feelings of power and titles. Just because I sign myself as project director doesn't mean she is working for me. I don't see anything to get excited about. What difference does it make? She is too sensitive about everything. I call a meeting and right away she thinks I'm trying to run everything. Shirley has other things to do, other projects to run, so she doesn't pay much attention to this one. She mostly lets things slide. But when I take the initiative to set up a meeting, she starts jumping up and down about how I am trying to make her work for me." 1) What do you think is the main reason behind the tug of war between Abdul and Shirley? Substantiate your answer. 2) Abdul and Shirley seem to have several conflicts occurring simultaneously. Identify as many of these individual conflicts as possible. 3) What are the possible ways to deal with the conflict between Abdul and Shirley? 4) Given all the benefits of retrospection, what could or should have been done to avoid this conflict in the first place? 5) What kind of team dynamics do you identify in the above case study? III. Transcode the following pie chart. marks) (10

IV. Send in your application and curriculum vita for the post of Customer Support Analyst as a candidate who satisfies the following requirements: (20 marks) a) diploma or a degree in computer science or an equivalent b) good knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS, basic networking, Microsoft Outlook 2003 and Remote access troubleshooting c) good communication skills V. Imagine that you are the secretary in attendance at the fifteenth annual general body meeting of Piramal Steel Corporation held at 11.00 A.M. on Thursday 15th March 2006. Write the minutes of the meeting assuming the agenda to be as follows. Minutes of the previous meeting, Directors report, Auditors report, Appointment of auditors, Declaration of dividend, Election of Directors and Next years development plan. (10 marks) VI. Read the following text and answer the questions that follow. (25 marks) Speaking February 4 at the 69th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), dermatologist Brett M. Coldiron, MD, FAAD, clinical associate professor of dermatology at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio, presented new statistics pointing to an increase in non-melanoma skin cancer and why young people are at an increased risk of developing this disease. Dr. Coldiron reported that in a recent analysis of Medicare claims, data showed that treatment performed for non-melanoma skin cancers in the United States nearly

doubled from 1994 to 2006. Specifically, the total number of new non-melanoma skin cancers in 2006 was estimated to be more than 3.5 million. "While the American Cancer Society estimates more than 2 million new skin cancers will be diagnosed this year, our research shows that the annual incidence in 2008 could actually have been 3.7 million," said Dr. Coldiron. "This is especially troubling as our estimate only includes Medicare patients, which means this could be even higher when young people are included in the count." While both basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas can be easily treated if detected early, Dr. Coldiron noted that the long-established culture of tanning for the sake of vanity often includes annual spring break vacations to sunny climates that glamorize tanning. The fact is that ultraviolet (UV) light exposure (both natural and artificial) has been proven to be the most preventable risk factor for skin cancer. "As dermatologists, we know that it is hard to change behavior, even in the face of proven scientific evidence," said Dr. Coldiron. "Attitudes about tanning are no different, as studies have shown that even though people know that overexposure to ultraviolet light can lead to skin cancer, they still tan. We need young people to realize that tanning for cosmetic reasons now will ultimately negatively affect their appearance later and even increase their risk for skin cancer." To minimize your risk of skin cancer, the Academy recommends that everyone Be Sun Smart: Generously apply a broad-spectrum water-resistant sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 to all exposed skin. "Broad-spectrum" provides protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Re-apply every two hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating. Wear protective clothing, such as a long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, where possible. Seek shade when appropriate, remembering that the sun's rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If your shadow is shorter than you are, seek shade. Protect children from sun exposure by playing in the shade, wearing protective clothing, and applying sunscreen. Use extra caution near water, snow and sand as they reflect the damaging rays of the sun which can increase your chance of sunburn. Get vitamin D safely through a healthy diet that may include vitamin supplements. Don't seek the sun. Avoid tanning beds. Ultraviolet light from the sun and tanning beds can cause skin cancer and wrinkling. If you want to look like you've been in the sun, consider using a UV-free self-tanning product, but continue to use sunscreen with it. Check your birthday suit on your birthday. If you notice anything changing, growing, or bleeding on your skin, see a dermatologist. Skin cancer is very treatable when caught early.

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b. What are the main conclusions of the paper? c. What evidence supports those conclusions? d. Do the data actually support the conclusions? e. Why are the conclusions important?