Course Code 386

(English – I)

Class. Intermediate
(FA General Group / I.Com Group)

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 Unit 1 – Effective Study Skills
Q.1: What do you understand by the term “Study Skills”? Describe five
techniques which you may find helpful in studying effectively.
Answer:

Planning study schedule and managing your time efficiently, improving

reading comprehension, taking notes, reading books, listening to lectures
in tutorials and memorizing important points, having discussions,
discovering your own personal study style and learning the best way to
prepare for exams, etc

1. Some people learn best through reading, underlining or highlighting.

Underlining or highlighting helps a lot in remembering important points. It
saves you from reading the entire paragraph again. Try not to underline or
highlight everything.

2. Planning and managing specific times for studying. Related to your

studies. It can be completing assignments, preparing for exams or studying
on your own. Make your study schedule for the entire week.

3. Try to study at the same time each day. Studying at the same time each
day establishes a routine that becomes a regular part of your life, just like
sleeping and eating. When a scheduled study time comes up during the
day, you will be mentally prepared to begin studying.

4. Review your notes before beginning an assignment. Reviewing your

notes can help you make sure you are doing an assignment correctly. Also,
your complete an assignment.
5. Tell your friends not to call you during study time. Two study problems
can occur if your friends call you during your study times. First, your work
is interrupted. It is not that easy to get back to what you were doing.
Second, your friends may talk about things that will distract you from what
you need to do.

6. Sit down for 45 minute intervals. When you feel you cannot
concentrate any more take a short break of 10 – 15 minutes. During the
break you can have some snacks and even go for a walk. This relaxes your
mind.

7. Reward yourself if you have met your goal. If you plan to study one unit
in a sitting and succeed, then you may reward yourself by doing something
that makes you happy. Food, exercise, videogames, etc can be a few good
examples.

8. Finally, review what you have studied just before you go to bed.
Usually a textbook in our system has SAQ’s (self assessment questions) at
the end section or unit. With the help of these SAQ’s review what you have
studied just before you go to bed each day. You will find that you
remember the words very strongly the next morning.

Q.2: Write your Daily Routine in a paragraph form.

Answer:

Firstly I get up early in the morning and say my Fajar prayers. After
that I go out for a walk. Then I take breakfast and go to the place of my
work. I’m a teacher in a private school. It is a tough job with low salary. I’ve
to work there till 2:00 p.m.
Secondly, on reaching home I say prayers, eat meal and take some
rest. In the meanwhile, children from the nearby homes come to me and I
set to teach them tuition. In the evening and on Sundays, I help my mother
in house – hold work.
Lastly, after “Eisha” prayer I feel too tried to work anymore. But I
have to study my course books. I’m trying to improve my qualification. I
intend to reach new horizons of a bright future, and you know it’s not
possible without hard work.
Finally at about 11 p.m. a deep slumber overcomes me and I go to
sleep.
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Unit 2 – Greetings and Introductions
Q.3: Write down formal and informal greetings and farewell:
Answer: (Recorded Text 1)

Formal Greetings:
1. Good morning, sir. How do you do?
2. Hello, Mrs. Hammad. It’s nice to see you again.
3. Good afternoon, Mr. Khan. It’s good to see you.
4. How are you, Madam?
5. Hello Ali Sahib. How is everything with you?
6. Good evening. It’s always a pleasure to see you.
7. How do you do I’m so happy to see you again.
Formal Farewell:
1. (It was) Nice to meet you.
2. Nice to have met you.

(Recorded Text 2)
Informal Greetings:
1. Hi.
2. What’s up?
3. How are things (with you)?
4. How’s it going?
5. It’s been ages since we last met.
6. It’s been such a long time since…
Informal Farewell:
 1. Bye.
2. Bye-bye.
3. See you.
4. Take care.

Q.4: Write down formal reply for formal greetings and informal reply for
informal greetings.
Answer: (Book Page 30)

Formal Greeting and Reply:

Formal Greeting Formal Reply
Good Morning. How are you? I am fine thank you, and how are
you?
I have not seen you for a long time. Yes, I have been away working in
Dubai.
How are you parents? Thank you. I have done a lot of
walking in the mountains.
Hello. Where are you going to today? I am going to college.
Goodbye Goodbye

Informal Greeting and Reply:

Morning. How’s it going? Ok? And you?
It’s been a long time. Yes been working away.
You look good. Thanks. Done lot’s of walking in the mountains.
How are your parents? Great and yours?
Hi. Where are you off to? College.
Bye-bye Bye

Formal and Informal Greeting and Reply: (Activity No 1)

How do you do? I m fine, thanks.
It’s nice to see you gain. Thank you. It’s nice to see you to.
Goodbye Bye, see you soon.
Hello. How are you? I’m very well, thank you.
Good morning. How are you today? A very good morning to you too.
It’s good to see you. Yes, good to see you.
What a pleasant surprise! It’s a pleasure to have met you.
Hello. How are you doing? Fine thanks what’s new with you?
Hi. How’s it going? Not too bad, busy as ever!

Q.5: Write down reply of greetings (Activity 2).

Answer: (Book Page 31)

1. A person you don’t know How do you do?

2. A friend Hi. How’s life?
3. A family member Hello. How are you?
4. Someone older How are you today?
5. Someone younger Hi. What’s up?
6. Someone for whom you have respect Assalam-O-Alaikum. How are
you? It’s nice to see you.
7. Your principal How do you do, Sir?

Q.6: Write down expression of introducing yourself, introducing others

and after response.
Answer: (Book Page 34 to 35)

Introducing yourself:-
1. May I introduce myself?
2. Let me introduce myself (to you).
3. I’d like to introduce myself.
4. Please allow me to introduce myself.

Introducing others:-
1. Maria, have you met Jamila?
2. Do you (two) know each other?
3. Have you (two) been introduced?
4. Haven’t you been introduced?
5. Let me introduce you to Maria.
 6. I’d like to introduce you to Jamila.
7. I’d like you to meet my friend Maria.

Responses after introductions:-

1. Nice/Good/Glad/ Happy to meet you.
2. Nice meeting you.
3. I’m happy to meet you!
4. What a pleasure to meet you!

Q.7: Introduce yourself. (Activity 7, Recorded Text 5)

Answer: (Book Page 35 to 36)

Nadira: Let me introduce myself, my name is Nadira, Nadira Awan. I am

40 years old. I was born and raised in Mianwali but right now I live in Pindi.
Let me tell you a bit about my hometown, my family and my education.
Mianwali is a District in the north-west of Punjab province. The majority of
the population is of Hindko origin and speaks a Hindko Seraiki, There is a
small minority of Pashtuns as well as Punjabis who live in Mianwali. I am
married with two children and my husband is a Lawyers. I’ve done my
Master in Education from the University of Punjab and have been a
Lecturer for ten years before I left my job to start my own school.
I’d also like to tell you a bit about what I am doing right now in my life.
I’m running a school for small children who are actually the children of
extremely poor parents who cannot afford sending them to school. My
current occupation gives me a lot of satisfaction as I feel I’m doing
community service which is a need of the hour in our country.

Q.8: What is a question? And solve Activity 9.

Answer: (Book Page 38)

A statement is a sentence that gives information. A question is a sentence

that asks for information. Questions are also called “interrogative”.

Activity 9:
 1. Are Jamila and Amina sisters?
2. Is This your car?
3. Is Jamila Junaid’s sister?
4. Are you twenty-five year old?
5. Are they going to the same school?
6. Is This your new bicycle?

Q.9: Write down answer after reading paragraph? (Sample-II)

“Pollution: Water, Air and Soil Contamination”
Answer: (Book Page 41)

Q.1 What kind of text do you think it is?

Answer:- It is an informative and educative text about water air and soil
contamination.
Q.2 What will be in the text?
Answer:- It may give readers information about how water, air and soil get
polluted and what are its effects.
Q.3 Why would anybody be interested in reading this kind of text?
Answer:- The text can interest anybody as it gives very useful information
about pollution, its causes and effects.
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Unit 3 – Requesting/ Granting and Refusing
Permission
Q.10:Write down different types of request expressions and solve unit 3
activities of requests:
Answer: (Book Page 54)

Requests:-
1. Could I ask you a favor…………..
2. I was wondering if I could…………..
3. Is it all right…………..
4. Do you mind if I…………..
5. I wonder if I could…………..
6. Would it be possible…………..
7. Could I ask you a favor.
Requests as Orders:-
1. Give me another cup of tea.
2. Pass the ketchup.
3. It’s your turn to buy the drinks.
4. Be quiet, will you?
5. Enjoy your food.

Indirect Requests:-
1. Come to the party tonight. It will be fun.
2. Why don’t you keep quiet?
3. Is there any more tea?
4. Have you got any change?

Request to Senior or Bosses:-

1. With your permission…………..
2. Is there any objection…………..
3. May/might…………..
4. Do you have any objection…………..
Requests from everyday life:-
1. Can you pass me the sugar, please?
2. May I have the pencil?
3. Do you mind if I use your hair brush?
4. Can I see you in my office, Rasheed?
5. Please will you open your suitcase, Madam

Activity 3:- (Book Page 58)

Q.1 The window is open. Saeed is feeling cold. He tells Aslam:
Answer: Aslam please close the window.
Q.2 The phone rings. Anam wants Sara to answer it. She says:
Answer: Sara can you answer the phone?
Q.3 Jahanzeb is holding a book. Anas wants to look at it. He Says:
Answer: Pass me the book Jahanzeb.
Q.4 There is a knock on the door. Mr Haris wants his son Naeem to find out
who is there. He Says:
Answer: Naeem open the door.

Activity 5:- (Book Page 60)

Q.1 You are sitting in your colleague’s room who doesn’t smoke. You want
to smoke.
Answer: I was wondering if I could smoke here.
Q.2 Your room-mate is watching TV. You have a severe headache so you
want to switch it off.
Answer: Do you mind if I could switch off T.V.?
Q.3 You are not feeling well. You want to go to the hospital from your
office.
Answer: Sir, I am not feeling well. I wonder if I could go to the hospital.
Q.4 You are sitting in the examination hall. Suddenly the ink finishes in
your pen.
Answer: If you don’t mind, can I use your pen?
Q.5 You want to make an emergency phone call from your neighbor’s
home.
Answer: I was wondering if I could make an emergency call from your
phone?
Q.6 You want to borrow notes from your class mate.
Answer: Can you lend me your notes please?
Q.7 You are travelling by train. You don’t have a seat. You are tired.
Answer: Excuse me, could I have one seat please?

Q.11:Definition of Modals Verbs.

Answer:- (Book Page 57)

Define:- A modal is type of help verb that is used to express: ability,

possibility permission or obligation.

Q.12:Write down expression of granting permissions and solve book

activities:
Answer: (Book Page 59)
Granting:-
1. Yes, certainly/sure/do
2. Of course
3. By all means
4. You’re welcome to
5. Ok/fine, thank you

Activity 4:- (Book Page 58)

1. Would you close the door on your way out?
Answer: Yes, of course
2. Would you mind giving me the book when you finish?
Answer: No, not at all
3. Can I ask you a favour?
Answer: Of course
4. Could you help me with these dishes?
Answer: With pleasure
5. Would you help Saeed with his math’s homework? He is having
difficulties.
Answer: No problem
6. May I leave work a bit earlier today? I have to take my daughter to the
dentist.
Answer: By all means

Activity 6:- (Book Page 60)

1. Can I borrow your camera for a day?
Answer: Yes, By all means.
2. Customer to a shopkeeper If you don’t mind can I try this shirt, please?
Answer: Yes, certainly you can.
3. Student to the Vice-Chancellor with your permission I want to say
something.
Answer: Yes, of course.
4. Can you give me your green ear-rings for today?
Answer: Sure, you are welcome to.
Q.13:Write down different types of refusing expressions and solve unit 3
activities of refusing:
Answer: (Book Page 54)

Refusing:-
1. I’m afraid I can’t let you.
2. No, I’m sorry, you can’t.
3. I don’t really think you should.
4. I can’t possibly.
5. I’d like to, but……..

Activity 7:- (Book Page 60 to 61)

Q.1 Your son comes to you and asks you to accompany him to the market.
You very busy.
Answer: I’m afraid, I’m very busy.
Q.2 You are the headmistress of your school. A teacher comes to you and
asks for one week’s leave. The school has just reopened after 3 months
vacation.
Answer: I’m sorry, I can’t let you as the school has just reopened after 3
months vacation.
Q.3 One of your neighbors has a habit of borrowing everything. One day
she asks for the sewing machine when you are stitching.
Answer: I’m afraid, I can’t possibly, and I’m stitching myself.
Q.4 You are head of the institution. One employee requests you for car
loan. There are already many names on the list.
Answer: I don’t really think you should as there are already many names
on the list.
Q.5 You are going on a picnic with your friends. One of the friends ask you
for the coat which you have recently bought. You know your friend is very
careful.
Answer: I’m afraid, I can’t let you. I need it myself.
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Unit 4 – Describing People and Places

Q.14: How to describe physical appearance and personality:

Answer: (Book Page 78)

Physical appearance:-
Physical appearance means how a person looks like. It includes
features such as body structure, height, facial expressions, hairstyle,
complexion, dress etc. When you want to know how someone looks like or
you yourself describe someone you mainly ask for some of these features.
 Age – Baby, kids, youth, teenager, elderly,
 Build – Fat, slim, overweight, thin, skinny, plump,
 Complexion – Fair, dark, pale, tanned, clear, pimpled,
 Facial features – Moustache, clean shaven, beard,
 Hair – Long, short, thick, black, gray, wavy, and bald,
 Height – Average height, above average, short, tall, medium
 Face – Square, round plain, wide, oval,
 Eyes – Colour like green, blue or shape like big, small

Personality description:- (Book Page 84)

If you are asked to describe your friend to someone you will
definitely write all the good points of his/her personality. Unlike this, you
will describe all the good or bad qualities of a person you do not know
much.
Example: Loyal, Honest, Devoted, Intelligent

Q.13: Describe your friend. (Activity 5)

Answer:- (Book Page 84)

Nida is my best friend. She is twenty. She is a pretty girl with dark brown
eyes and smooth black hair. Her hair is very long. It goes down to the
middle of her back, she has an average height: five feet, four inches. She
has fair complexion with oval face. Nida always wears shalwar qameez and
dupatta. She likes to wear fancy dresses. Her dresses are usually in blue or
red colours, that are her favorite colours. Nida is a cheerful girl with
attractive looks. She is a very sweet friend and I like her very much.

Q.14: Describe a policeman.

Answer:-
A policeman is a loyal and honest government officer. He is always willing
to take risks to save the lives of the people. He punishes those who break
law and become the cause of the worries of the people. He is a devoted
officer who works day and night for the safety of his country and society.
He enjoys working with people. He is an intelligent man.

Q.15: Describing place.

Answer:-

We describe places in order to provide information about them.

Sometime we tell people how to reach a place asked for. Description of a
place gives us a clear and true picture of that place.
Place can be described with reference to their:
1. Physical appearance
2. Characteristic
3. Location

Physical appearance and characteristic:

Every place is different from other place with reference to the following
characteristics.
1. Size/looks
2. Weather
3. Cost of living
4. Problems
5. Housing
6. Transportation

Location:
Location means where a place is situated. We use different
expressions to ask about location of a place.

Q.16: Read recorded text 12 and answer the question. (Page No 87)
Answer:-

Q.1 Where is it?

Answer: It is only 32 miles from Rawalpindi – Islamabad.
Q.2 How high is it?
Answer: It is 7500 feet above the sea level.
Q.3 What is it like?
Answer: It is hill station, and is situated high above sea-level.
Q.4 What is it famous for?
Answer: It is famous for its beautiful scenery.
Q.5 What type of weather is there?
Answer: It is severely cold in winter and pleasant in summer.

Q.17:Read activity 9 and answer the question. (Page No 88)

Answer:-
Q.1 Where is it?
Answer: It is in Islamabad, Pakistan
Q.2 How big is it?
Answer: It covers an area of 5,000 square meters with a capacity of
300,000 worshippers.
Q.3 What is it like?
Answer: It is a state National mosque.
Q.4 What is it famous for?
Answer: It is famous for both its size and its architecture.

Q.18:Describe your city. (Activity No 10)

Answer:-
I live in Lahore, it is the capital of the Punjab province. It is the second
largest city of Pakistan, Lahore is situated on the north and west by the
Sheikhpura district, on the east by Wagah and on the south by Kasur
district. The River Ravi flows on the extremely hot summers and short and
dry winters. During the months of May, June and July, the temperature
reaches to 40-48 c. In Lahore one can find public and private transport
round the clock. This includes public buses as well as thousands of
rickshaws, taxis and wagons. The reads in the city are well maintained.
Punjabi is the native language of the province and is the most widely
spoken language in Lahore. English and Urdu are also popular with
educated and younger people. Lahore is famous for its historical buildings.
The most famous are the Badshahi Mosque, Shahi fort, Minar-e-Pakistan,
Tomb of Jahangir, Shalimar Garden, Lahore Museum etc. The tomb of the
great poet Iqbal is also in Lahore beside the Badshahi mosque. Lahore is a
beautiful city with a many gardens and parks. It is also a place of learning.

Q.19:Write down expression of giving directions. (Book Page 89)

Answer:-
1. It’s on the right. / It’s on the right hand side.
2. Turn left / Turn right
3. Go straight / take a left turn
4. Go along the river.
5. Go along the street for one / two / three blocks.
6. It’s the left / right corner.
7. It’s in front of
8. Go along the street.
9. It’s next / close to
10. It’s behind / near

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Unit 5 – Expressing Happiness
Q.20: Write down the expression of happiness and solve activities of
book.
Answer:-

Expression of Happiness:-
1. I’m delighted!
2. I’m so happy!
3. Simply splendid!
4. Terrific!
5. Fantastic!
6. It’s beautiful!
7. It’s a pleasure!

Activity No 4:-
Q.1 I’ve won a motor cycle in the raffle draw.
Answer: That’s great. I deserve a treat.
Q.2 You’ve been selected for a one year training course in London.
Answer: I’m so happy. Thank you very much.
Q.3 Sir, this “mithai” is for you. My daughter has done her B.A with good
grades.
Answer: That’s very good. Accept my congratulations.
Q.4 Jehangir Khan has won the world cup again.
Answer: Great! Let’s celebrate.
Q.5 I have got engaged last week.
Answer: Congratulation! Who’s the lucky man?
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 Unit 6 – Apologizing

Q.21: Write down different type of apologizing expression and solve

activities of book.
Answer:-

Expression:-
1. I am indeed sorry.
2. I do feel bad.
3. I know I am guilty.
4. Oh, excuse me!
5. Pardon me!
6. Oh, dear
7. What a pity!

Informal Apologies:-
1. I’m really sorry about this.
2. Look, I know I was wrong. It’s my fault.
3. I’ didn’t mean to threaten you. I’m sorry.

Formal Apologies:-
1. We regret to announce the late departure of the flight to Multan.
2. Miss Faiza regrets that she is unable to lunch today.
3. We deeply regret any inconvenience, as this was not our intention.

Giving Reasons / Excuses for Apologizing:-

1. I could not come to your party because my car broke down.
2. As it was raining, I am late for work.
3. My father was in hospital. Therefore, I was late for the meeting.
4. I am not well, and apologize that I will not be able to come tonight.
 Receiving an apology:-
Apologies Responses
I’m sorry It’s alright
Excuse me That’s alright
Pardon me That’s ok
I apologize It doesn’t matter that’s no problem

Polite Acceptances:-
1. For small reason:-
1. That’s ok
2. No problem
3. Don’t mention it
4. It happens
2. For serious matters:-
1. It’s quite all right.
2. It’s not important.
3. Don’t worry about it

Impolite acceptances:-
1. You should be.
2. Well, that’s not good enough.
3. Don’t do it again.
4. Oh, all right them.
5. I’m sorry I’m late.
6. Well, let’s get started, shall we?

Activity 2:- (Book Page No 134)

Q.1 I cannot come to Lahore
Answer: I am sorry. I am really full.
Q.2 Are you coming for the party tonight?
Answer: No, sorry. I don’t think I can make it.
Q.3 You are late and now we will miss the film.
Answer: I am so sorry, but I missed my bus.
Q.4 Did you get the groceries?
Answer: I am really sorry, but the shop was closed.
Q.5 Did you take the dog for a walk?
Answer: I am very sorry, I couldn’t find him.

Activity 4: (Book Page 136)

Q.1 You are late again
Answer: I am very sorry.
Q.2 I was waiting for you in the coffee shop but you didn’t come.
Answer: Please excuse me. I forgot.
Q.3 Did you remember to feed the cat?
Answer: Oh I am sorry, I will do it now.
Q.4 Did you apologize to Javeria?
Answer: I am sorry. I haven’t seen her today.
Q.5 Did you cut the grass in the garden?
Answer: No, I am sorry. I will do it tomorrow.

Activity 5: (Book Page 136 to 137)

Q.1 Someone has stepped in front of you in the line.
Answer: Excuse me, I think I was first.
Q.2 You have been thinking of something else while your friend was
talking. Friend: Hey, are you listening to me?
Answer: Sorry – I was miles away.
Q.3 Your friend apologizes for damaging your car. You are still angry so you
say:
Answer: Try to drive more carefully, please.
Q.4 Your sister wants to borrow your car for the evening. You say:
Answer: No you can’t, sorry.
Q.5 You are invited to a party but you can’t go. You say:
Answer: I’m sorry, I can’t come.
 Unit 7 – Giving Reasons

Q.21: Write a paragraph giving reasons why you have chosen Allama
Iqbal Open University for studies.
Answer:

I am Asad. I work in an office. I am a clerk there. I tried many times to

take Board’s exams. So that I may improve my qualification. But I could not
do so for one reason or the other. Then I chose Allama Iqbal Open
University for studies because I wanted to continue my work and studies
side by side.
Since I work in the day time; studying through distance learning
system allows me to study in my free time.
I chose AIOU as its tuition fee is less than in other educational
institutions.
Studying at AIOU has given me a lot of independence, due to which, I
can now study at my own free will and time and yet work and support my
education.
I like AIOU courses as they are very simple and interactive and for this
reason I want to continue studying at AIOU till my Masters.

Q.22: Answer the following question?

Answer:

Q.1 What reasons did Naveed give to Baba for not studying Computer
Science?
Answer: Naveed gave reasons that he really was not interested in
computer science because it was too technical and he was more attracted
 to fine arts.
Q.2 Where can Naveed find jobs as a fine artists?
Answer: Naveed can find jobs in advertising, newspapers, art galleries,
etc.
Q.3 What does Naveed think about artists? What different characteristics
or qualities does Naveed highlight in the dialogue?
Answer: Naveed thinks that the great artists have great wealth of talent,
riches of imagination and creativity, treasures of thought and inspiration.
These people are our national assets and Naveed wants to follow their
footsteps.

Q.23: Read the opinion and give suitable reason and solve unit 7
activities.
Answer: (Book Page No 160)

Opinion Reason
In my opinion, fashion is a Because fashion changes too
complete waste of time and frequently and spending money on
money latest trends is just a waste.
I think, government shouldn’t use Since these projects do not prove
public funds to support the useful for the people.
projects.
I believe that Pakistan should be So that the common man is
self-sufficient in food and basic mentally relieved and happy.
necessities.

Activity No 3: (Book Page No 161)

Q.1 Why is there an urgent need to save electricity?
Answer: We should save electricity because if we don’t we will have
more energy problems in the country.
Q.2 Why should we preserve our water resources?
Answer: Everybody must preserve and conserve water as it is God’s
most precious gift.
Q.3 Why the police should not who cruelty towards people?
Answer: Police must treat people with humanity since every person has
self respect and dignity.
Q.4 Why should we have computers for all schools?
Answer: Computer education is the most important in this modern
world; therefore, all schools need to have computers in their institutions.
Q.5 Why should each and every child in Pakistan go to school?
Answer: Pakistan has a serious illiteracy problem, due to which our
progress is very slow.
Q.6 Why should you learn English Language?
Answer: You should learn English language for the reason to get good
jobs.

Activity No 7: (Book Page No 164)

Q.1 A Doctor:
Answer: I want to be a doctor due to the fact that I love to help the ailing
humanity.
Q.2 A Pilot:
Answer: I want to be a pilot as I love to travel and see different countries
and meet new people.
Q.3 A Television Anchor Person:
Answer: I want to be a Television Anchorperson for the reason that I can
speak well and love show business.
Q.4 A Chef:
Answer: I want to be a chef as I always like cooking and make tasty
foods.
Q.5 A Dress designer:
Answer: I want to be a dress designer so that I may prove my skills in
developing new ideas and unique dress designs.
Q.6 A Hairstylist:
Answer: I want to be a hairstylist because I always like new hairstyles
and fashions.

Activity No 10: (Book Page No 168)

Q.1 We should conserve water. Our life depends on it. (because and since):
Answer: We should conserve water because and since our life depends
on it.
Q.2 We realize the importance of water. We still waste it all the time.
(although)
Answer: We realize the importance of water although we still waste it all
the time.
Q.3 We all must make changes in our lifestyles. It is our individual duty to
conserve water. (as)
Answer: We all must make changes in our lifestyles as it is our individual
duty to conserve water.
Q.4 Water is our most precious resource. We continue to waste it. (while)
Answer: Water is our most precious resource while we continue waste
it.
Q.5 There is an urgent need to conserve water. Conserving it helps in
reducing pollution. (because)
Answer: There is an urgent need to conserve water because conserving
it helps in reducing pollution.
Q.6 Conserving water is important. The world is faced with drought like
condition. (as)
Answer: Conserving water is important as the word is faced with drought
like conditions.
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Unit 8 – Expressing Agreement / Disagreement

Q.24: Write expressing of agreement and Disagreement.

Answer:-

Expressing Agreement: (Page 189)

1- Oh yes
2- Very true
3- That’s what I was thinking
4- Exactly
5- That’s right, indeed etc

Activity 1: Complete the following activity using a different expression for

agreeing in each case.
Answer:-

1- Travel by car
a- We must travel by car today.
b- Oh yes, we must
2- Shift to some other house
a- We must shift to some other house.
 b- That’s what I was thinking, yes, we must.
3- Study hard
a- We must study hard for exams.
b- That’s right, indeed we must.
4- Do not drive fast
a- We must not drive fast.
b- You are quite right, we must not.
5- Write with red ink.
a- You must write with red ink.
b- You are quite right, we must not.

Expressing Disagreement: (Page 191)

Polite Expressing Disagreement:-
1- I’m afraid, I don’t….
2- I see what you mean but…
3- Of course not….
4- Do you really think so….
Impolite Expressing Disagreement:-
1- Quite wrong
2- Absolutely wrong
3- You are talking nonsense
4- I don’t agree

Activity 4:- Answer

1- I do not agree with you.
2- Do you really think so?
3- Of course not.
4- I am afraid, you are wrong

Activity 5:- Answer

1- Yes, I quite agree, they were.
2- That’s right indeed I think so
3- Oh yes, we must have lunch together
4- You’re very true, indeed we must.
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Unit 9 – Talking About Past

Q.24: Write about your childhood memories.

Answer:-

1. My Childhood Memories
I’ll never forget the time when I lived in a small village very happily. I lived
there with my parents. Among five children I was the youngest. My father
was a small farmer. I got my primary education from the village primary
school. It consisted of two rooms and two teachers. The teachers were
kind and hardworking. As far as I remember, I was a brilliant student.
I will never forget the sweet memories of the simple, village life, we ate
“Parathas” drank “Lassi” and at noon, slept under big, shady trees. Women
picked cotton in the fields.That reminds me of little pranks. We played
innocent games like “hide and seek” and Kolra Shapaki” in the moon-lit
nights. There flew a canal near the village. Its water was cool and clean.
That takes me back to the days when in summers, we used to bathe in the
canal. Those were indeed golden days. Now,I’m grown-up, but I still
remember the sweet, happy days, passed in the village. I do wish that
those days, full of pleasure may come back.

Grammar

Question: Punctuation – I (Unit 3)

Define:-

Punctuation marks are used in a sentence or a paragraph to make the

meaning clear and to emphasize important points. They are also used to
differentiate between questions and statements and several other reasons. In
speech pauses, gestures, loudness of voice, rise and fall in tone etc.

1- Capitalization:-

The first word of each sentence should begin with a capital letter to show the
reader exactly where each sentence, only the first one begins with a capital letter.

Example:
A: Your clothes are in the cupboard.

B: Many new ideas have been developed, however, not all of them are useful.

The pronoun, I is always capitalized.

Example:

A: I told them that I won’t attend the meeting.

B: I don’t believe in you.

The first letter of a quoted sentence is capitalized.

Example:

A: Our teacher says, ‘Brush your teeth twice a day’.

B: He said, ‘The boys are very lazy’.

1- Capitalize the first letter of a proper noun. (Name of a specific person, place or
thing).
Do not capitalize first letter of a common noun.
a- Proper noun Common noun
b- Person (Quaid-e-Azam) person (man)
c- Place (Karachi) place (city)
d- Thing (Quran) thing (camera)
2- Capitalize the names of
a- Regions North, South, East, West.
b- Continents Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia.
c- Countries Saudia, Pakistan, China, Japan.
d- State United States.
e- Provinces Punjab, Sindh, Baluchistan, Pakhtoon Khwa.
f- Cities Lahore, Karachi, Faisalabad.
3- Capitalized names of trains, ships, aircrafts, and mountains.
a- Faisalabad Express (train)
b- Safina-e-Arab (Ship)
c- F-16 (aircraft)
d- K-2 (mountain)
4- Capitalize name of religions and languages.
a- Islam, Christianity, Hinduism. b-
English, Urdu, Arabic.
5- Names for the Supreme Being.
a- God b-
Allah
6- Names of Sacred books.
a- Holy Quran, b-
Bible,
c- Torah,
7- Titles of plays, books, songs, poems, novels
a- Khuda-Ke-Basti (novel)
b- Ankahi (drama)
c- Teaching English (text book)
8- Names of days, months, holidays, holy days, etc.
a- Monday, Tuesday b-
January, February
9- Titles / Awards
a- Sitara-e-Jurat
b- Nishan-e-Haider
10- Certificates and degrees
a- FA (certificates)
b- BA (degree)
c- MA (degree)

Activity 14:- Answer

1. Be careful crossing that street.

2. The old man was very angry with me.
3. My sister’s name is Salma.
4. His father is a very rich man.
5. If I arrive before you I promise to save a seat for you.
6. He speaks Punjabi fluently.
7. He is a Christian.
8. I belong to Pakistan.
2- Full Stop Marks:-
 A full stop marks the end of a sentence which is a statement, command, or a
request.
a- It’s getting hot day by day. b-
Go and call your sister.
c- I was thinking if I could borrow your notes for one day.
 A full stop is used after indirect questions.
a- He asked what the reason was.
b- I asked my mother if I could go to the market.
c- I asked the ticket checker if I was late.
 A full stop is used in abbreviations.
a- S.O.S, Ph.D, Mr. etc.
Activity 15:- Answer

“No smoking in this compartment”, Said the ticket inspector to the passenger. “I
am not smoking”, was the passengers reply. “But you have got your pipe in your
month”, answered the inspector. “Yes”, was the sharp reply. “I have got my feet in
my boots but I am not walking.”

3- Question mark

Question mark is also called interrogation mark. Question marks are usually
used at the end of questions. There are some other situations as well where we
have to use a question mark. Let us consider a few rules for the use of question
mark.

Using a question mark

1- At the end of a direct question

a- When will you come back? b-
Who is sitting next to you?
c- What are your plans for summer?
2- A tag question: a statement ending in a question
a- They’re not doing very well, are they? b-
He finished on time, didn’t he?
c- She does a beautiful job, doesn’t she?
3- Sometimes a question will actually end with a series of brief questions.
When that happens, each of the little questions end with a question mark.
a- Who is responsible for implementing the plan?
b- The coach?
c- The coaching staff?
d- The players?
4- Be careful not put a question mark at end of an indirect question.
a- The instructor asked the students what they were doing. b-
I asked my sister if she had a holiday.
c- I wonder if my friend would come again.
d- She was thinking if she could ask for another cup of tea.
 5- A polite request is usually not followed by a question mark especially, when
the request becomes longer and more complex.
a- Would everyone in the room who hasn’t received an ID card please move
to the front of the line.

Activity 17: (Answer)

1- Why are you so worried?

2- Saira I wanted to know your father’s name.
3- Get up and close the door.
4- My uncle is coming next month.
5- You must come to visit me in winter.
6- Would you please listen to what I am saying.
7- He was thinking if he could ask for a camera.
8- They are reading Bible.
9- Please tell me the truth.
10-I like your paintings.

Punctuation – II (Unit 4)
Activity 15:-

1- Little Red Riding Hood started on the long path to grandmother’s house. 2-
“I am going and give her basket of goodies.”
3- “Say hello to your grandmother for me.” 4-
The wolf asked, “Does she live far away?
5- Before long there was knock on the door. In his sweetest voice the wolf said,
“Who’s there?”
6- “Grandmother, what big eyes you have!”
7- “Grandmother, what big teeth you have!”
8- The woodcutters rescued Grandmother from the closet and they all happily
enjoyed the basket of goodies.

4- Comma
 1- Used to separate words in a list.

Example: Ali, Sara, Ahmed, Naila, and Waqas went for a walk.

2- Used to separate numbers in dates and addresses.

Example: Saira was born on September 22,1982.

3- Used to join the independent clauses if there is a conjunction (joining word)

between them.

Example:I went to bed early last night, so I felt rested this morning.

4- Used to separate two or more equally important adjectives.

Example: Saad avoided the friendly, talkative, pleasant boy sitting next to him
at school.

5- Used to separate opposite ideas.

Example:The racers ran slowly at first, quickly at the end.

Activity 16:

1. When we go on picnic we need to remember our fishing equipment, cameras

and food.
2. The correct address is street No. 7, House No 613, Lalazar Colony, Rawalpindi.
3. The carpenter repaired the floor with aged, dark, oak flooring.
4. We searched the entire house, but found nothing.

5- Semicolon
1- Used to join independent clauses (a sentence which gives a complete sense)
without a conjunction (joining word).

Example: The hour is over; it’s time to stop working.

2- Used to separate items in a series if the items contain commas.

Example: Three doctors began the research project; only one completed it.
6- Colon
1- Used to introduce a list of items
Example: The dates we are considering for our party are Thursday, June
5; Saturday, June 7; or Monday, June 9.
2- Used to introduce formal quotation.
Example: Alia ended the speech with these notable words from
Chaucer: “if gold rusts, what shall iron do”.
3- Used between two sentences when the second explain the first.
Example: Ali ignored the phone: he knew it was a salesman for whom he
had no time.
4- Between hours and minutes.
Example: 11:23 A.M.
5- Used after the greeting of a business letter.
Example: Dear Mr. Ahsan:

7- Exclamation Mark
1- Used to show excitement or strong feeling.

Example: Hurrah! I have won the match.

Question: Guessing Meaning of Words (Unit 3)

Activity 9:- Answer

Words Definitions
Set back Not covering
Probably Took
Ultimately Without break
Claimed Possibly
Got over Over come
Kept regular hours Finally
Exposing Visited
Toured Loss
Uninterruptedly On time
Activity 10:- Answer

1- Rosy
2- Pierced
3- Choked
4- Tremor
5- Proper
6- Elaborating
7- Pertinent
8- Mishap
9- Frustration

Activity 11:- Answer

1- A sound a tiger makes 2-

Friendly , outgoing
3- Plentiful
4- Talking
5- Satisfy

Activity 12:- Answer

1- Helter-skelter In all directions

2- Blaze Fire
3- Dwindle Decrease, Reduce
4- Left Out Ignored

Guessing Meaning of Words II (Unit 4)

Activity 12:-

1- Roads to carry people or things.

2- Control the direction of the car
3- To let someone know what you are going to do.
4- To go more slowly
5- Dies
 6- To continue to do as before
7- To go faster.
8- Hits, for example, another vehicle or a tree.

Activity 13:- Answer

1- Fail
2- Reject
3- Flat
4- Exit
5- Public

Question: Skimming-I. (Unit 5)

Skimming – I
Define:-

Skimming and scanning are reading techniques that use rapid eye movement
and keywords to move quickly through text for slightly different purposes.
Skimming is reading rapidly in order to get a general overview of the material.
Scanning is reading rapidly in order to find specific facts.

1- How to Skim:-
1- Read the title.
2- Read the introduction or the first paragraph.
3- Read the first sentence of every other paragraph.
4- Read and headings and sub-headings.
5- Notice any pictures, charts, or graphs.
6- Notice any highlighted words or phrases.
7- Read the summary or last paragraph.

Question: Run-on Sentences. (Unit 5)

Run-on Sentence
Define:-

Run on sentences are sentences that contain too many ideas without proper
punctuations. When a person learns to write English sentences and compositions,
one common problem is writing sentences that are too long. Not all long sentences
are run on sentences.

Kinds of sentences

1. The simple sentence:

A simple sentence has a single subject-verb combination. Thus, it has only
one idea, or thought.

Example:

1. Birds fly.
2. The meeting started early.
3. Water has been contaminated by the sewage system.
4. Mariam and Sami went home.
5. Sand and dust covered my clothes.

2. The compound Sentences:

A compound sentence combines two simple sentences.

Example:

1. Birds fly, but fish swim.

2. The meeting started early, so we were late.
3. Water has been contaminated, for the sewage system broke down.

Activity 11:

1- My academic advisor told me not to take 18 credit hours this semester, and
now I regret not having listened to her.
2- My cat was upset all day because he did not get canned food for breakfast.
3- The student fell asleep in class, and everyone thought this was rude
behavior.
 4- Farooq was chopping the vegetables, and Khalid was boiling the rice.
5- I prefer waling for riding the bike hurts my knees.
6- Although the midterm test was very hard, Javeria got an A.

Some Common Methods to correct a run-on:

Method 1: Full Stop and a Capital Letter

Break the two complete thoughts into two separate sentences by putting a
full stop at the end of the first thought, to form a complete sentence, and then a
capital letter to begin the second thought as separate sentence.

Method 2: Comma and a Joining Word

Use a comma and a joining word to connect the two complete thoughts.

1. First try these seven (coordinating conjunctions)

For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
2. Then try these nine coordinating conjunctions.
Consequently, indeed, nevertheless,
Furthermore, in fact, then,
However, moreover, therefore,

Method 3: Semicolon

Use a semi colon to mark the break between two thoughts.

Example The restaurant was beautiful the food was overpriced.

The restaurant was beautiful; the food was overpriced.

Activity 12:

1- Munni read the funny birthday cards; she laughed aloud sitting in her room. 2-
I could not finish the book; it was giving me nightmares.
3- My parent plan to go on a trip; I will join them within a week.

Activity 15:
Razia has a busy schedule; she works at an office and takes care of the house. She
never lets her office work suffer, however, sometimes she takes time off from work
to finish the most important domestic duties. She is popular both at the office, at
home and in social circles. The boss is satisfied with her performance, therefore,
she got promoted last month. Indeed, her whole family depends on her efficiency
and her helpful attitude towards all.

Question: Cohesive Linker (Unit 6)

Define:-

Cohesive links or connectors are words that connect sentence or

paragraphs and link the ideas together.

Activity 11:-

Activity 17, Activity 18 and Activity 19:-

1- Ali has usually had breakfast at home since he was at the primary school. 2-
Saleha can’t ride a horse but she can drive a bus
3- I don’t go to school by bike because my house is not far from school.
4- I like citrus fruits such as oranges and limes.
5- The little girl is watching tv while her mother is preparing her meal.

Activity 20:-

1- I’d like to be a doctor because the doctor helps the sick and earns a lot of
money.
2- I’d like to be a teacher because this is the most respectful job of all.
3- I’d like to be anything however my preference is to become an engineer.
4- My father is a mechanic and he is successful in his job so I’d like to be a
mechanic, too.
5- I’d like to be an engineer as I am good at Mathematics and Physics.

Question: Scanning
Define:-

Scanning is a fast reading technique. It is a reading strategy that involves

focused and attentive reading of a text, in order to locate specific or precise
information, for example, looking for particular details such as dates, name, or
certain types of words.

Write a paragraph on

1- A Football Match

2- My Daily Routine
3- My favorite personality
4- Use of Mobile Phones

Write an application on fee concession.

Write a Letter about co-curricular activities.