PTU (Punjab Technical University) B.Pharmacy First Semester May 2019 46210 COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH Question Paper
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Total No. of Questions : 05
B.Pharma (2011 to 2016) (Sem.?1)
COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
Subject Code : BTHU-101
M.Code : 46210
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 80
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES :
1.
Attempt all questions.
2.
All questions carry EQUAL marks.
1)
Read the following passage and answer the questions given at the end :
In the past, commercial economic activities were based on the traditional manufacturing
of goods by means of two production factors: capital and labour. Industrialization and
globalization have substantially increased competition. Companies are now forced to
produce better products at lower costs. This has given rise to the knowledge economy, in
which precise instruments and smart manufacturing equipment have enormously
expanded the possibilities available to companies. Formal knowledge has become, in
addition to capital and labour, the third production factor. Higher priority is given to
training personnel. In the past decade, integrated knowledge and high value
craftsmanship have made strong growth in productivity possible. We are now witnessing
a new development, which is possibly the most essential one for the future of a better
world. The truly great changes are now occurring in the innovation economy. Creativity
is now the fourth production factor. Placing the emphasis on creativity makes a
difference. In short, we can say that in a knowledge economy, logic and reason play a
dominant role, while in the innovation economy everything depends on creativity and
imagination. Innovation is not only about being more efficient but rather is primarily
about greater effectiveness by using creative solutions. For universities that aspire to be
among the best, it is vitally important to capitalize on the above mentioned developments.
The best universities will increasingly function as an integral part of a worldwide open
innovation system.
a) What are the four production factors that the author talks about?
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b) What is knowledge economy?
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c) What is innovation economy?
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d) What does the author talk about the best universities?
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2)
a) Use the following words in meaningful sentences :
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precursor; illicit; impeccable; intrepid; eulogize
b) Complete the sentences as directed :
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i. Congratulations! Your boss was full .............. praise for you. (Fill in the blank
with a preposition)
ii. The jury gave (its / their) .............. verdict in an unbiased manner. (Use the
appropriate verb)
iii. I .............. a letter to him yesterday. (have written / wrote)
iv. They covered the .............. with flowers. (Use one word for `where the body is
buried')
v. .............. can overcome mountains. (Fill in the proper form of the word;
`persevere')
vi. I shall have written the letter. (Change into passive)
3)
Old age becomes a disease when old people are not taken care of. Write your views on
this worldwide social problematic situation. Your write up should be of around 300
words.
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4)
You work in private sector. Write a letter to the CEO of your company suggesting the
ways to balance the daily stressful life by organizing occasional events of entertainment
in the office. Also, write in the letter the positive outcome of breaking the monotony by
innovative ways.
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5)
You are the class representative. Your class was given different topics for group
discussion for the whole semester. Write a report at the end of the semester giving a
detail of the topics on which students performed well and also the topics on which
students couldn't give a good performance.
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