1. (a) Who are Abdul Kalam’s parents? What did he learn from them?
(b) What did Abdul Kalam learn about God and Religion at his tender age? [8+8]
2.What is Prof. Sarabhai’s contribution to Indian space research programme?[16]
3.Abdul Kalam makes an interesting differentiation between communication and con-
versation. What does he say? Elaborate on this in your own words.[16]
4. C V Raman considers that rain water running into the sea is a great national
problem and should be dealt with accordingly. Discuss the results of a well planned
action to avoid this problem in a country like India.[16]
5. “A very exciting challenge had been thrown to us”. Describe Kalam’s interview
with the Defence Minister and its consequences in the light of this statement. [16]
6. What happens to force Delia to disclose the truth about her music lessons to Joe?
How does he confess his own secret?
7.(a) Write a conversation of 4 turns each between two persons who do not agree
about a consumer product advertised on Television.
(b) Write a Cover Letter for a Resume’ you are sending to a multinational company
that you have come to know has some vacancies for a responsible position.
There is stiff competition and you need to make your letter convincing, polite
and emphatic.
8. (a) Write the Synonyms of the following words:
indigenous
abandon
ridiculous
global.
(b) Write the Antonyms of the following words:
Preliminary
Perfect
Integration
Allow.
(c) Use the following idioms/phrases in your own sentences.
Wild goose Chase
Ins and outs
Call on
Turn down.
(d)Rewrite the following sentences making necessary corrections, if any.