AIOU Solved Assignment Code 221 Compulsory English – II Autumn 2023 Assignment 1.pdf

ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of English Language & Applied Linguistics)
Course: Functional English-II (221)
Semester: Autumn, 2023
Level: Matric
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
Q.1. In unit 1, Talking about Shopping, you learnt the correct quantity of things
that you want to buy from the shopping center. Write the correct quantity of
each the following items:
Table Mats Nuts Dolls Milk Cars Thread Rice CD’s Buttons
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Table: Check for stability and sturdiness to ensure it can support the weight and
won't wobble.
Mats: Examine the material for durability and ease of cleaning, especially if they
will be used in high-traffic areas.
Nuts: Inspect for freshness and quality, ensuring they are not rancid or
contaminated.
Dolls: Look for the quality of stitching and materials used to ensure the doll is well-
made and safe for children.
Milk: Check the expiration date and the packaging for any signs of damage or
tampering.
Cars: Inspect the vehicle's overall condition, including the engine, tires, and body
for any visible issues.
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Thread: Assess the thickness and quality of the thread to make sure it suits your
sewing or crafting needs.
Rice: Examine the grains for any foreign particles or signs of spoilage.
CD's: Ensure the CD is free from scratches or cracks to ensure it plays without
issues.
Buttons: Check for uniformity in size, color, and quality to ensure they match your
sewing project.
Q.2. In Unit 1 you read about countable and uncountable nouns. Separate them
into the table below:
Pudding flour mangoes biscuits
tea onions hair juice clothes pins
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plants salt beef butter petrol
plates cream
Countable
nouns
Uncountable
nouns
Mangoes Pudding
Biscuits Flour
Onions Tea
Clothes Hair
Pins Juice
Plants Salt
Plates Beef
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Butter
Petrol
Cream
Q.3 In Unit 3 you learnt about requests. How will you make a formal request
in the following places:
i. You want to know where Gul Ahmad fabrics is.
ii. You want to know which shop sells the best bangles.
iii. You want to know the way to a shoe shop.
iv. You want to order some food in a restaurant.
v. You are looking for a specific house in a street.
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i. You want to know where Gul Ahmad Fabrics is:
Excuse me, could you please tell me the location of Gul Ahmad Fabrics?
ii. You want to know which shop sells the best bangles:
Pardon me, may I inquire about the shop that is reputed for selling the finest
bangles?
iii. You want to know the way to a shoe shop:
Good day, could you kindly provide me with directions to a shoe shop nearby?
iv. You want to order some food in a restaurant:
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Good evening, I would like to place an order for some food, please.
v. You are looking for a specific house in a street:
Hello, could you assist me in finding a particular house on this street?
Q.4. Read Unit 1, page 11, 12. Fill in the blanks using “few” or “little”.
1. There is …………………. money in the wallet.
2. I’ve got a ……………books.
3. My father has got a ……………. cigarettes in the packet.
4. I can’t wait for you. I’ve got ……………time.
5. Sidra has got a ……………. English books.
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6. Hooria has got a ……………. friends.
7. There is…………. batter left. We need to buy the same.
8. There are…………. people at the cinema as the film is not very good.
9. I have got………. magazines. I prefer books.
10. There is a………. pizza in the fridge if you are hungry.
There is little money in the wallet.
I’ve got a few books.
My father has got a few cigarettes in the packet.
I can’t wait for you. I’ve got little time.
Sidra has got a few English books.
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Hooria has got few friends.
There is little batter left. We need to buy the same.
There are few people at the cinema as the film is not very good.
I have got few magazines. I prefer books.
There is a little pizza in the fridge if you are hungry.
Q.5 Read Unit 1, page numbers 16, 17 and 18. Make formal or informal
requests in following situations.
i.You are in a library and you require the librarian to help you in searching
books.
ii.You are in the Centre of an unknown city and you want to find way to post
office and you request a local person.
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iii.Your father is sick and you want to get a seat for him in metro bus. How will
you request a boy?
iv.You are in your school and you want to pay school dues. How will you
borrow five hundred rupees from your class fellow?
v.You are not able to use computer but you have to apply your admission
online. How will you request your senior school fellow to fill the admission form
online?
i. In a library, requiring the librarian's assistance (formal):
Excuse me, could you please assist me in finding some books?
ii. In an unknown city, asking a local person for directions (informal):
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Hey, do you know how to get to the post office around here?
iii. Requesting a boy for a seat on the metro bus for your sick father (formal):
Sir, could you please offer your seat to my father as he is unwell?
iv.Requesting to borrow money from a classmate to pay school dues
(informal):
Hey, can you lend me 500 rupees? I need to pay my school dues.
v.Asking a senior school fellow to help you apply for admission online (formal):
Excuse me, would it be possible for you to assist me in filling out the admission
form online?
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Q.6 Write a short paragraph (approximately 100 words) on any of the following
topics:
i. Importance of Polio vaccination for children.
ii. Advantages of regular walk.
i. The importance of polio vaccination for children cannot be overstated. Polio, a
crippling and potentially deadly disease, once haunted the world. Thanks to
extensive vaccination efforts, we have nearly eradicated it. Vaccinating children
against polio not only protects them from the virus but also contributes to global
efforts to eradicate this debilitating disease. It's essential to ensure that every child
receives the necessary doses of the polio vaccine to maintain the progress we've
made and keep our communities safe.
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ii. Regular walks offer a multitude of advantages for one's physical and mental well-
being. Walking is a simple yet highly effective form of exercise that promotes
cardiovascular health, helps maintain a healthy weight, and improves overall fitness.
Beyond the physical benefits, walking outdoors also offers mental relaxation and
stress reduction. It provides an opportunity to clear one's mind, connect with nature,
and boost mood. Additionally, regular walks can enhance social interactions when
enjoyed with friends or family. So, incorporating a daily walk into your routine is
an excellent choice for a healthier and happier life.
Q.7 Listen to and read the text of the recorded text 5 given in Unit 3 on page
44. After listening to Mrs Waseem's talk, answer the following questions.
i. Where would one find a crowd?
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ii.Mrs. Waseem uses two words that mean the same as overpopulation, can you
write these two words?
iii. What are the different kinds of pollution Mrs Waseem mentions?
iv. What are the reasons Mrs Waseem gives for pollution in the country?
v. What did Mrs Waseem say about sewerage?
i.Mrs. Waseem does not mention anything about the location of a crowd in her talk,
so there's no information provided to answer this question.
ii.Mrs. Waseem does not use two words that mean the same as "overpopulation" in
her talk. She mainly discusses pollution but doesn't specifically address
overpopulation.
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iii.Mrs. Waseem mentions different kinds of pollution, including air pollution
(emission of smoke from vehicles and factories), land pollution (throwing rubbish
on the street and sticking posters on walls), and water pollution (dirtying the water
of canals and rivers with sewerage).
iv.The reasons Mrs. Waseem gives for pollution in the country include people
throwing rubbish on the streets, sticking posters on clean walls, emissions of smoke
from vehicles and factories, and the pollution of water through sewerage.
v.Mrs. Waseem mentions that pollution includes dirtying the water of canals and
rivers with sewerage, indicating that improper disposal of sewage contributes to
water pollution.
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