1. Read the following passage and answer the following questions. [10]
To achieve a continuous improvement in the quality of the environment demands perception, education, economic strength, research, plus policies and administration graced to the right aims. A process of constant appraisal and adjustment is necessary, for as the scope of existing problems is reduced new ones will arise. Fresh discoveries will bring fresh difficulties and will always do so. As Goethe said, 'Every solution of a problem is a new problem.'
Of first importance is the capacity to perceive the essentials of society's existence, to be able to analyse the factors that create and enhance the environment and to relate these to the contemporary situation. If people are to understand, they must be offered ideas which when their horizons; ideas to excite them to an awareness of a deeper purpose in their living and to a new relationship with their environment. The challenge is to find and capture these ideas and to put them over with clan to hold and inspire people. (Man and his Environment)
a) What is the first steps towards improving environment?
b) How can we reduce the existing problems regarding environment?
c) What are the necessary factors to improve the quality of the surroundings that you live in?
d) Explain Gothe's statement, 'every solution of a problems is a new problem' in reference to the essay' Man and his Environment.
e) Write the gist of the passage.
2. How do human beings alter the environment? Name three ways that the author of "Pollution and Super-pollution has mentioned." [7.5]
3. Rewrite the following sentences removing any possible ambiguity: [5]
i) I can remember the party and the food that was served, but did not enjoy it.
ii) We took the tomatoes out of the paper bags, and threw them into the dust bin.
iii) The policeman noticed the thief when he went by the Super Bazaar.
iv) There are a large quantity of woolen garments on sale but they do not last long.
v) He took out his handkerchief, blew his nose, wiped his forehead and put it back into his pocket.
4. Discuss the role of language in the field of Science and Technology. [5]
5. Write a 5 paragraph technical essay based on the following subtitles:
introduction/definition, Background/point of origin or argument, main arguments that include sufficient discussions either in support or against of the topic, conclusions/suggestions.
Also prepare an outline before you start writing the essay. [5+10=15]