1
LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
U.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION GENERAL ENGLISH
THIRD SEMESTER APRIL 2017
EL 3070 ENGLISH FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT
Date: 06-05-2017 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:00-12:00
I. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:
The Frogs were living as happy as could be in a marshy swamp that just suited them; they went splashing
about caring for nobody and nobody troubling with them. But some of them thought that this was not right,
that they should have a king and a proper constitution, so they determined to send up a petition to Jove to
give them what they wanted. "Mighty Jove," they cried, "send unto us a king that will rule over us and keep
us in order." Jove laughed at their croaking and threw down into the swamp a huge Log, which came down
splashing into the swamp. The Frogs were frightened out of their lives by the commotion made in their
midst, and all rushed to the bank to look at the horrible monster; but after a time, seeing that it did not move,
one or two of the boldest of them ventured out towards the Log, and even dared to touch it; still it did not
move. Then the greatest hero of the Frogs jumped upon the Log and commenced dancing up and down upon
it, thereupon all the Frogs came and did the same, and for some time the Frogs went about their business
every day without taking the slightest notice of their new King Log lying in their midst. But this did not suit
them, so they sent another petition to Jove, and said to him, "We want a real king; one that will really rule
over us."Now this made Jove angry, so he sent among them a big Stork that soon set to work gobbling them
all up. Then the Frogs repented when too late. Better no rule than cruel rule.'
Where do the frogs live and how?
What was the request of the frogs to Jove?
How did the frogs react when Jove gave them the log?
What was the request of the frogs for the second time?
What is the moral of the story?
II. Answer any SIX of the following questions in about 100 words each:
1. Why did people like Aniz?
2. What should you do to stay fit and healthy?
3. Explain the theme of the Parable of the Talent.
4. Write about the characteristics of the woodcutter and his wife.
5. Describe the problems caused by the dragon tyrant to the people.
6. Write about the moral of the story, The Fox and the Stork.
7. Describe the contest between the sun and the wind.
8. How do you say that the lion is a successful manager in the story, Superior and the Subordinate?
III Answer any THREE the following questions in about 200 words each: (3x10= 30)
9. Describe the steps taken by animals to bring the bag of heat to the lower world.
10. Justify the decision taken by the father in the story, The Mysore Lake.
11. How will you develop your talents?
12. Write an essay on the responsibilities of students.
2
IV Answer the following:
1. Fill in the blanks with suitable articles:
a. Carol's father works as electrician.
b. I like blue T-shirt
c. Is your mother working in old office building?
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition:
a. My birthday is 29th February
b. Where do you come
3. Fill in the blanks with suitable verb form.
a. I (learn/ am learning) music now.
b. They (took/taken) a book from the library yesterday.
c. She finished/finish) her work just now.
d. Ram will visit) the university next week.
e. Have you ever (meet/ met) him?
4. Frame questions for the following statements:
a. She is coming to college.
b. They have submitted the application.
c. Ravi drove the car last night.
d. Rani has bought a new dress.
e. They will reach Chennai tomorrow.
5. Fill in the blanks with suitable Adverbs.
a. He walked
b. He runs
c. She dances
d. He shouts
e. It rains
V Observe the following pictures and write TEN sentences. (10 Marks)
For Visually Challenged Only: Write Ten sentences about Mobile Addiction and its impact.