Communicative Competence in English - Dr. R. Ramesh (essential reading txt) 📗
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Task: 2: Father and daughter discussing about her higher studiers a. Discuss about the scope of each courseb. Discuss about the mode of educationc. Discuss about the fees structure
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Task : 3: Principal with late coming student a. Asks reasonsb. Asks excusec. Warning and punishment
Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Task: 4: Interview board for selecting candidate for merit scholarship at the
P.G. level a. Prepare questions and answersb. Prepare questions based on respective subjectc. Reasons for applying scholarship
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Task: 5: Interviewing the President Abdul Kalam a. ask about his goalsb. Missionc. Dreams
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ACTIVITY: VII: Problem Solving
The whole class was divided into three or four groups and asked to discuss and find out solution for the given problem. Group leaders were selected and they would present their group’s idea in front of the class after their discussion. Task : 1: Environmental Pollution in our city. Answer Group A: Dear friends, my group members discussed about environmental pollution in our city. For discussion we took Nellai town. Land is the most polluted area in this part because the density of people is high when compare to remote parts. Again there are many industries and factories working based on this place. Inadequate sanitation facilities and drainage system dangerously polluted this part of town. We have some suggestions to improve the condition1. Provide adequate sanitation facilities 2. Conduct awareness programmes about healthy habits
Task : 2: Traffic problems in your town a. Reasons for traffic problemsb. How can we overcome that
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Task : 3: Planning to go for a newly released film on a working day. a. What are the excuses you need to give to your parents and to your teachers.b. How will you reach the theatre?c. What are the precautions you need to take in order to avoid other’s notice?
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Task : 4: What do you do when your friends turn up unexpectedly and you haven’t made any preparation but you have all raw materials? a. How will you greet themb. How will you treat them
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Task : 5: What will you do when you witness an accident on the way to attend an interview? a. What will you do at firstb. What decision you will take at that timec. What are reasons you can give to support your decision
Answer: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTIVITY: VIII: Brain Storming In this activity learners are asked to find out new ways for solving the given problem. Task : 1: Planning to organize a departmental seminar on behalf of your class In order to arrange a departmental seminar, a thorough planning should be made on.1. Theme of seminar2. Date of seminar3. Venue of seminar4. Number of resource persons5. Planning various committee and coordinators 6. Selection of members for the committee. Each committee should be formed on the basis of various items like welcome, registration, reception, organization, decoration, refreshment, lunch, etc.
Task : 2: Measures to take conservation of energy a. Discuss about the sources of energy loss.b. What are the measures we need to take for the conservation of energy?
Answer: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 3: How to create reading habits among youngsters a. Reasons behind lack of reading habitsb. Measure to create reading habit.
Answer: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 4: Solution for water problems in your campus. a. Reasons for water problemsb. Solutions for that
Answer: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 5: Create a suitable slogan for a tooth paste.
a. It include special qualities of tooth pasteb. Select suitable words for that
Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTIVITY: IX: Improvisation Express yourself as in real life without any prior preparation Task : 1: Meeting your school mate at the bus stand. Answer: Karthik : Excuse me, are you Murali?Murali : Ya, but……….Karthik : Are you from Rajapalayam?Murali : Ye, but you ….Karthik : I’m Karthik from the same place. I think we were class mates at St: Joseph’s H.S.S, Rajapalayam during 2001 to 2004. You were the new comer to our class. And if my memory is right, you were the first person who usually sits on the first bench.Murali : Oh! You are that lean, smart and tall boy.Karthik : Ya yaMusali : You are….. Our karthu?Karthik : Yes, I am your same karthu.Murali : Oh! What a surprise, you have changed a lot with in eight years.Karthik : What are you doing now?Murali : Now I am doing MBA at M.S University, Tirunelveli and what about you ? Karthik : I’m working as a project co–ordenator in Durbar Consultancies. Murali : Ok good. Today I am in a hurry to catch my bus which starts at 6.30 P.MKarthik : Its ok, you go fast we can meet again. Good bye. Murali : See you, good bye.
Task : 2: Interviewing Indian Cricket team captain after his team’s victory in 20– 20 Cricket match. a. Congratulating the captainb. Reasons behind frequent failuresc. Condition of team membersd. Factors lead to victory Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 3: Campaigning students in favour of your representative for the forthcoming college election. a. List out the needs of your campusb. Introduce your representativec. Talk about his merits and how he is suitable for that position.
Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Task : 4: Act the state assembly which discusses about the admission criteria for professional course. a. Assume the roles of ministersb. Discuss about the problems of higher education. c. Discuss about the demerits and merits of present conditiond. Discuss about the need to revise the present situation.
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Task : 5: Give a brief picture about your N.S.S camp evening programme. a. Mention the place b. Give the programme listc. What is your role?
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ACTIVITY: X: Letter Writing: Learners are asked to write letter on a given topic or advertisement. While writing a letter keep in mind the format and type of letter you are going to write. Task : 1: Write a request to Regional Institute of English, Bangalore for conducting orientation programme for U.G students in your college. Answer From The Coordinator, Department of English, P.M.S College, Gopalapuram ,To The Director, Regional Institute of English, Bangalore.Respected Sir, We are planning to conduct an orientation programme in English for our under graduate students. For that we request you to conduct an English orientation camp for seven days at our college in July 2008. Kindly agree our request and communicate suitable dates convenient to you at the earliest. Thanking you Yours Faith fully,Gopalapuram 05-01-08The Co-Ordinater, P. M. S College. Task: 2: Write an application form to apply for the post of P.G Teacher in Keswick Public School from the given advertisement. Picture 3.6
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Task : 3: Write an application letter for the post of senior research fellowship from the given advertisement.
Picture 3.7
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Task : 4: Apply for the post of lecturer in Tagore Engineering College. Picture 3.8
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Task : 5 Write a complaining letter to newspaper about the bad condition of your road during rainy season.
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ACTIVITY: XI: Writing Reports: Reports are always factual and they can be verified. It aimed at people with specific interest in that particular area. Task : 1
Write a report to newspaper regarding a recent programme arranged in your campus named ‘Green Campus”. a. A report should have a title b. Indicate place and datec. Keep in mind the type of audience.
Answer: CHANGING FACE OF MSU TIRUNELVELI, Feb 19: Honourable Vice-Chancellor of M.S. University had inaugurated a programme entitled ‘Green Campus’ today in the university premises. Through this programme they have aimed at implanting nearly one lakh shady plants. The whole area of university in divided and given to each departments and they have the responsibility to implement this programme successfully. For this programme university has to spend more than five lakh rupees. Through this programme Mrs. Pandian wants to create love and caring for nature and natural objects. “Youth for Greenery’ is the motto of this programme. Most of the professors, research scholars and students participated in this programme.
Task : 2: Write a report on the accident you have witnessed on the way to college. Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 3: Write a report on the workshop conducted in your department. Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Task : 4: Write a report on your college day celebration on the basis given programme list. Table 3.1 Programme List10.30 A.M : Arrival of Chief Guest 10.45 A.M : Welcome by staff Co-Ordinator 11.10 A.M : Presenting Bouquet for chief guests. 11.20 A.M : Annual report by Prinicipal 12.00 A.M : Distribution of prize 12.30 A.M : Address of Chief Guests 12.50 A.M : Vote of thanks by college union chairman 1.00 P.M : National Anthem 2.00 P.M : Cultural Programmes.
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Task : 5: Imagine yourself as the District collector and write a report about the places you have visited which was affected by heavy storm and rain. Answer: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTIVITY: XII: Describe the Characteristics Describe the characteristics or qualities of the given position. Task : 1: Teacher Who is teacher What are the roles of teacherWhat are the qualities he should possess
Answer A teacher is the person who shares his knowledge with the needed ones and guides them in the right way. He is an architect of future citizens of a country. A good teacher should be a good companion, a friendly guide, a philosopher, and a good model for his students. He should possess clean habits. Because teachers will create a great impression in child’s mind. A good teacher can be compared to a blacksmith who
Task: 2: Father and daughter discussing about her higher studiers a. Discuss about the scope of each courseb. Discuss about the mode of educationc. Discuss about the fees structure
Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 3: Principal with late coming student a. Asks reasonsb. Asks excusec. Warning and punishment
Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Task: 4: Interview board for selecting candidate for merit scholarship at the
P.G. level a. Prepare questions and answersb. Prepare questions based on respective subjectc. Reasons for applying scholarship
Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task: 5: Interviewing the President Abdul Kalam a. ask about his goalsb. Missionc. Dreams
Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTIVITY: VII: Problem Solving
The whole class was divided into three or four groups and asked to discuss and find out solution for the given problem. Group leaders were selected and they would present their group’s idea in front of the class after their discussion. Task : 1: Environmental Pollution in our city. Answer Group A: Dear friends, my group members discussed about environmental pollution in our city. For discussion we took Nellai town. Land is the most polluted area in this part because the density of people is high when compare to remote parts. Again there are many industries and factories working based on this place. Inadequate sanitation facilities and drainage system dangerously polluted this part of town. We have some suggestions to improve the condition1. Provide adequate sanitation facilities 2. Conduct awareness programmes about healthy habits
Task : 2: Traffic problems in your town a. Reasons for traffic problemsb. How can we overcome that
Answer: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 3: Planning to go for a newly released film on a working day. a. What are the excuses you need to give to your parents and to your teachers.b. How will you reach the theatre?c. What are the precautions you need to take in order to avoid other’s notice?
Answer: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 4: What do you do when your friends turn up unexpectedly and you haven’t made any preparation but you have all raw materials? a. How will you greet themb. How will you treat them
Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 5: What will you do when you witness an accident on the way to attend an interview? a. What will you do at firstb. What decision you will take at that timec. What are reasons you can give to support your decision
Answer: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTIVITY: VIII: Brain Storming In this activity learners are asked to find out new ways for solving the given problem. Task : 1: Planning to organize a departmental seminar on behalf of your class In order to arrange a departmental seminar, a thorough planning should be made on.1. Theme of seminar2. Date of seminar3. Venue of seminar4. Number of resource persons5. Planning various committee and coordinators 6. Selection of members for the committee. Each committee should be formed on the basis of various items like welcome, registration, reception, organization, decoration, refreshment, lunch, etc.
Task : 2: Measures to take conservation of energy a. Discuss about the sources of energy loss.b. What are the measures we need to take for the conservation of energy?
Answer: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 3: How to create reading habits among youngsters a. Reasons behind lack of reading habitsb. Measure to create reading habit.
Answer: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 4: Solution for water problems in your campus. a. Reasons for water problemsb. Solutions for that
Answer: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 5: Create a suitable slogan for a tooth paste.
a. It include special qualities of tooth pasteb. Select suitable words for that
Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTIVITY: IX: Improvisation Express yourself as in real life without any prior preparation Task : 1: Meeting your school mate at the bus stand. Answer: Karthik : Excuse me, are you Murali?Murali : Ya, but……….Karthik : Are you from Rajapalayam?Murali : Ye, but you ….Karthik : I’m Karthik from the same place. I think we were class mates at St: Joseph’s H.S.S, Rajapalayam during 2001 to 2004. You were the new comer to our class. And if my memory is right, you were the first person who usually sits on the first bench.Murali : Oh! You are that lean, smart and tall boy.Karthik : Ya yaMusali : You are….. Our karthu?Karthik : Yes, I am your same karthu.Murali : Oh! What a surprise, you have changed a lot with in eight years.Karthik : What are you doing now?Murali : Now I am doing MBA at M.S University, Tirunelveli and what about you ? Karthik : I’m working as a project co–ordenator in Durbar Consultancies. Murali : Ok good. Today I am in a hurry to catch my bus which starts at 6.30 P.MKarthik : Its ok, you go fast we can meet again. Good bye. Murali : See you, good bye.
Task : 2: Interviewing Indian Cricket team captain after his team’s victory in 20– 20 Cricket match. a. Congratulating the captainb. Reasons behind frequent failuresc. Condition of team membersd. Factors lead to victory Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 3: Campaigning students in favour of your representative for the forthcoming college election. a. List out the needs of your campusb. Introduce your representativec. Talk about his merits and how he is suitable for that position.
Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Task : 4: Act the state assembly which discusses about the admission criteria for professional course. a. Assume the roles of ministersb. Discuss about the problems of higher education. c. Discuss about the demerits and merits of present conditiond. Discuss about the need to revise the present situation.
Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 5: Give a brief picture about your N.S.S camp evening programme. a. Mention the place b. Give the programme listc. What is your role?
Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTIVITY: X: Letter Writing: Learners are asked to write letter on a given topic or advertisement. While writing a letter keep in mind the format and type of letter you are going to write. Task : 1: Write a request to Regional Institute of English, Bangalore for conducting orientation programme for U.G students in your college. Answer From The Coordinator, Department of English, P.M.S College, Gopalapuram ,To The Director, Regional Institute of English, Bangalore.Respected Sir, We are planning to conduct an orientation programme in English for our under graduate students. For that we request you to conduct an English orientation camp for seven days at our college in July 2008. Kindly agree our request and communicate suitable dates convenient to you at the earliest. Thanking you Yours Faith fully,Gopalapuram 05-01-08The Co-Ordinater, P. M. S College. Task: 2: Write an application form to apply for the post of P.G Teacher in Keswick Public School from the given advertisement. Picture 3.6
Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 3: Write an application letter for the post of senior research fellowship from the given advertisement.
Picture 3.7
Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 4: Apply for the post of lecturer in Tagore Engineering College. Picture 3.8
Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 5 Write a complaining letter to newspaper about the bad condition of your road during rainy season.
Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTIVITY: XI: Writing Reports: Reports are always factual and they can be verified. It aimed at people with specific interest in that particular area. Task : 1
Write a report to newspaper regarding a recent programme arranged in your campus named ‘Green Campus”. a. A report should have a title b. Indicate place and datec. Keep in mind the type of audience.
Answer: CHANGING FACE OF MSU TIRUNELVELI, Feb 19: Honourable Vice-Chancellor of M.S. University had inaugurated a programme entitled ‘Green Campus’ today in the university premises. Through this programme they have aimed at implanting nearly one lakh shady plants. The whole area of university in divided and given to each departments and they have the responsibility to implement this programme successfully. For this programme university has to spend more than five lakh rupees. Through this programme Mrs. Pandian wants to create love and caring for nature and natural objects. “Youth for Greenery’ is the motto of this programme. Most of the professors, research scholars and students participated in this programme.
Task : 2: Write a report on the accident you have witnessed on the way to college. Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 3: Write a report on the workshop conducted in your department. Answer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Task : 4: Write a report on your college day celebration on the basis given programme list. Table 3.1 Programme List10.30 A.M : Arrival of Chief Guest 10.45 A.M : Welcome by staff Co-Ordinator 11.10 A.M : Presenting Bouquet for chief guests. 11.20 A.M : Annual report by Prinicipal 12.00 A.M : Distribution of prize 12.30 A.M : Address of Chief Guests 12.50 A.M : Vote of thanks by college union chairman 1.00 P.M : National Anthem 2.00 P.M : Cultural Programmes.
Answer: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Task : 5: Imagine yourself as the District collector and write a report about the places you have visited which was affected by heavy storm and rain. Answer: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTIVITY: XII: Describe the Characteristics Describe the characteristics or qualities of the given position. Task : 1: Teacher Who is teacher What are the roles of teacherWhat are the qualities he should possess
Answer A teacher is the person who shares his knowledge with the needed ones and guides them in the right way. He is an architect of future citizens of a country. A good teacher should be a good companion, a friendly guide, a philosopher, and a good model for his students. He should possess clean habits. Because teachers will create a great impression in child’s mind. A good teacher can be compared to a blacksmith who
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