1. Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow

Discussions on drug addiction should also be concerned with the vast majority of people who are not addicts. Their homes and lives are insecure because some narcotic laws drive such people to crime. The drug addict is almost never dangerous when he is under the influence of drugs. What makes him dangerous is the desperate need for money to buy the next dose. Drugs are available only in an illegal black market. The costs are stupendous, and this is what drives the addict to steal, rob and kill. This still does not give them an excuse to pursue their life-threatening addiction. It has nothing good in store for anyone.

The discussions around drug addictions in the above passage are mostly concerned with

Why do drug addicts resort to criminal actions?

Why does the author criticize the narcotic laws?

Which word from the passage means 'very

Give the meaning of the following words according to the context of the passage

Vast

Addiction

Desperate

Rob

Fill in the blanks with the correct articles an, wherever necessary. Put a cross mark if no article is needed in the blank space.

curriculum is formulation of means or learning experiences organized around objectives to attain aim of
educational programme. The objective of programme should be stated clearly, meaning and attainable goals.

Fill in the blanks with the correct determiners

She doesn't wear any, nothing required) glasses.

Is there (some, any, lesser) sugar in your milk

people love to swim for exercise or fun. (Much, Many, Many

Swallowing even (little, a little, the little) bit of water containing cryptosporidium can make one sick.

Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions

He was asked to speak clearly (into, in) the mike.

Most readers have no patience (with, around) jargon.

This museum gives you a highly detailed history of) stamps of India.

I shall definitely see you at) the weekend.

He goes to office every day on) foot.

Change the following sentences into either active voice or passive voice:

She has not helped me.

They don't eat apples.

Good grades will be scored by Sumit.

Should I eat the chocolates?

Someone is conducting research into the private life of that great sculptor.

4. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs given in brackets:

This newsletter (appeared, appears) twice a month.

The Principal wanted) to speak to you.

He finish) his breakfast an hour ago.

I haven't seen) Sohan this week.

The baby (cries, has been crying) all morning.

5. Write a conversation between an adolescent girl and a nurse on awareness about the consequences of high risk behaviours among this age group. (250 words)

Write a short note on preparing a clinical case study. (100 -150 words)

Write a short note on report writing bringing out its importance in the nursing profession. (100 -150 words)

7. You are on duty as a staff nurse in a medical ward. A woman suffering with breast cancer (recently diagnosed) contacted you. She is anxious and not accepting her illness. Write appropriately how you will go about consoling her using all your speaking skills.