PEL101- COMMUNICATION SKILLS-I

1. PEL101- COMMUNICATION SKILLS-I Lecture 16 Week 8 Designed by Satpal Singh 15908

2. Read and answer question • Sang NilaUtama was a prince of Sumatra. Wanting to find a suitable place for a new city, he decided to visit the islands off the coast of Sumatra. He set sail from Sumatra in a number of ships with his men. While hunting on an island, he climbed to the top of a large rock and spotted a beautiful island. When told it was called Temasek, he decided to visit it. 1.What was Temasek? • Prince • Sailor • A large rock • An island

3. Read and answer question Sang NilaUtama was a prince of Sumatra. Wanting to find a suitable place for a new city, he decided to visit the islands off the coast of Sumatra. He set sail from Sumatra in a number of ships with his men. While hunting on an island, he climbed to the top of a large rock and spotted a beautiful island. When told it was called Temasek, he decided to visit it. 2. He set sail with his men because he wanted to ______ a. hunt for lions b. look for islands c. create a new city d. look for Temasek

4. While hunting on an island, he climbed to the top of a large rock and spotted a beautiful island. When told it was called Temasek, he decided to visit it.However, when his ship was out at sea, a great storm blew up and the ship was tossed about in the huge waves. The ship began to take water and started to sink. Even though the crew threw out all the things onboard, the ship kept on sinking. It was only when Sang NilaUtama threw his crown into the sea did the storm stop and they reached Temasek safely. 3. The ship started sinking when ______ a. the crew threw overboard things for the ship b. the storm started c. the ship started taking in water d. Sang NilaUtama threw his crown into the sea

5. Even though the crew threw out all the things onboard, the ship kept on sinking. It was only when Sang NilaUtama threw his crown into the sea did the storm stop and they reached Temaseksafely.On the island, he saw a majestic animal that moved with great speed as it disappeared into the jungle. When told that it was a lion, he thought that it was a good sign about the island and decided to name it Signapure; 'Singa' means lion and 'pura' means city. And that was how Singapore got its name. 4. The animal that he saw running into the jungle was a ______ a. Deer b. Lion c. Leopard d. Tiger

6. Even though the crew threw out all the things onboard, the ship kept on sinking. It was only when Sang NilaUtama threw his crown into the sea did the storm stop and they reached Temaseksafely.On the island, he saw a majestic animal that moved with great speed as it disappeared into the jungle. When told that it was a lion, he thought that it was a good sign about the island and decided to name it Signapure; 'Singa' means lion and 'pura' means city. And that was how Singapore got its name. 5. He decided to name the island Singapura because ______ a. he liked the name b. he liked the lion c. he thought that the lion was a good sign d. it was a unique name

7. Answers • 1 d • 2 c • 3 c • 4 b • 5 c

8. Of course, in one sense, the first essential for a man’s being a good citizen is his possession of the home virtues of which we think when we call a man by the emphatic adjective of manly. No man can be a good citizen who is not a good husband and a good father, who is not honest in his dealings with other men and women, faithful to his friends and fearless in the presence of his foes, who has not got a sound heart, a sound mind, and a sound body; exactly as no amount of attention to civil duties will save a nation if the domestic life is undermined, or there is lack of the rude military virtues which alone can assure a country’s position in the world. 1. According to Roosevelt, being manly is a. Being a good human b. Being a good citizen c. Being a good husband and a father d. Being a good father

9. In a free republic the ideal citizen must be one willing and able to take arms for the defence of the flag, exactly as the ideal citizen must be the father of many healthy children. A race must be strong and vigorous; it must be a race of good fighters and good breeders, else its wisdom will come to naught and its virtue be ineffective; and no sweetness and delicacy, no love for and appreciation of beauty in art or literature, no capacity for building up material prosperity can possibly atone for the lack of the great virile virtues. 3. Antonym of “Naught” a. Death b. Prosperity c. Misery d. Entirety

10. In a free republic the ideal citizen must be one willing and able to take arms for the defence of the flag, exactly as the ideal citizen must be the father of many healthy children. A race must be strong and vigorous; it must be a race of good fighters and good breeders, else its wisdom will come to naught and its virtue be ineffective; and no sweetness and delicacy, no love for and appreciation of beauty in art or literature, no capacity for building up material prosperity can possibly atone for the lack of the great virile virtues. 4. Synonym of “Atone” a. Make up b. Build up c. Avail d. Uphold

11. Answers 1 c 2 d 3 d 4 a

12. Read the passage and answer question • The twin houses of mystery and discovery rule any journey. Each new day is launched on a fresh landscape, one that reaches out to grab our full attention. Though new adventures are a great teacher — and often a great equalizer — there is an art to living lightly in a strange land. Mindfulness and discernment become the keys not only to success, but also to survival. Universal realities are all about confrontations, when their syntheses are due. There are mix energies with frames of mirrors and flames of emotive forces. What if balance has been created to each soul to rise as pious? What if the desires been objectified as goal orientations? What if eye watched the same when it closed and opened? What if? If’s and But’s all for vain for sure. Filling words which are mostly designed to use or to argue. Logic is not only the science to understand the realities. No and never. 1. Why does the author tell that if’s and but’s are in vain? a. They are used for filling words b. They are designed to argue c. Questioning is not the only method for survival.

13. Read and Answer The twin houses of mystery and discovery rule any journey. Each new day is launched on a fresh landscape, one that reaches out to grab our full attention. Though new adventures are a great teacher — and often a great equalizer — there is an art to living lightly in a strange land. Mindfulness and discernment become the keys not only to success, but also to survival. Universal realities are all about confrontations, when their syntheses are due. There are mix energies with frames of mirrors and flames of emotive forces. What if balance has been created to each soul to rise as pious? What if the desires been objectified as goal orientations? What if eye watched the same when it closed and opened? What if? If’s and But’s all for vain for sure. Filling words which are mostly designed to use or to argue. Logic is not only the science to understand the realities. No and never. 2. Why do the twin houses rule any journey? a. Journeys are tedious b. Journeys are adventurous c. Journeys open gates to new place

14. Read and Answer The twin houses of mystery and discovery rule any journey. Each new day is launched on a fresh landscape, one that reaches out to grab our full attention. Though new adventures are a great teacher — and often a great equalizer — there is an art to living lightly in a strange land. Mindfulness and discernment become the keys not only to success, but also to survival. Universal realities are all about confrontations, when their syntheses are due. There are mix energies with frames of mirrors and flames of emotive forces. What if balance has been created to each soul to rise as pious? What if the desires been objectified as goal orientations? What if eye watched the same when it closed and opened? What if? If’s and But’s all for vain for sure. Filling words which are mostly designed to use or to argue. Logic is not only the science to understand the realities. No and never. 3. What will the next line of the paragraph possibly be? a. adventures are a necessity to any man, in any world. b. Words are overrated. Emotions convey much more. c. Mere understanding is surpassed by experience, which is unquestionable

15. Read and Answer The twin houses of mystery and discovery rule any journey. Each new day is launched on a fresh landscape, one that reaches out to grab our full attention. Though new adventures are a great teacher — and often a great equalizer — there is an art to living lightly in a strange land. Mindfulness and discernment become the keys not only to success, but also to survival. Universal realities are all about confrontations, when their syntheses are due. There are mix energies with frames of mirrors and flames of emotive forces. What if balance has been created to each soul to rise as pious? What if the desires been objectified as goal orientations? What if eye watched the same when it closed and opened? What if? If’s and But’s all for vain for sure. Filling words which are mostly designed to use or to argue. Logic is not only the science to understand the realities. No and never. 4.What is the author trying to convey a. Adventures are a compulsion to every man b. There is more to life than mere routine c. When a trait is necessary in a particular scenario it becomes unquestionably relevant.

16. Answers • 1. C • 2. C • 3. C • 4. C

17. Renee: Do you have few minutes? This is regarding the booking of a meeting room for our discussion. • Michelle: Fire away! • Renee: We need to book a meeting room. But the meeting rooms are almost booked out. I'm still working on that. • Michelle: Please try your best to get us a room ASAP. You know we cannot reschedule the rehearsal. Time is ticking away. • Renee: I'll do my best. And I'll make sure all the presentation slides are ready on the computer. • Michelle: Good. And don't forget to give me the rundown on the rehearsal. • Sam: No problem. Renee and I will see to it. I have already filled in Samira too regarding this. • Michelle: Then that concludes our meeting today. I hope our meeting works wonders. Q1. Choose the incorrect option a. By “Fire away”, Michelle wants Renee to not disturb him that moment b. Renee is not bothered about Michelle’s mood c. Michelle is accommodating. d. Renee is impolite

18. Renee: Do you have few minutes? This is regarding the booking of a meeting room for our discussion. • Michelle: Fire away! • Renee: We need to book a meeting room. But the meeting rooms are almost booked out. I'm still working on that. • Michelle: Please try your best to get us a room ASAP. You know we cannot reschedule the rehearsal. Time is ticking away. • Renee: I'll do my best. And I'll make sure all the presentation slides are ready on the computer. • Michelle: Good. And don't forget to give me the rundown on the rehearsal. • Sam: No problem. Renee and I will see to it. I have already filled in Samira too regarding this. • Michelle: Then that concludes our meeting today. I hope our meeting works wonders. 2. Michelle says that “Time is ticking away” because • The meeting is very concise • There is ample time for meeting to be held • The meeting is a prolonged meeting • None of the above

19. Renee: Do you have few minutes? This is regarding the booking of a meeting room for our discussion. • Michelle: Fire away! • Renee: We need to book a meeting room. But the meeting rooms are almost booked out. I'm still working on that. • Michelle: Please try your best to get us a room ASAP. You know we cannot reschedule the rehearsal. Time is ticking away. • Renee: I'll do my best. And I'll make sure all the presentation slides are ready on the computer. • Michelle: Good. And don't forget to give me the rundown on the rehearsal. • Sam: No problem. Renee and I will see to it. I have already filled in Samira too regarding this. • Michelle: Then that concludes our meeting today. I hope our meeting works wonders. 3. By “give me the rundown” Michelle is a. Overconfident about the meeting b. Wants Renee to submit the summary points in the meeting c. Wants Renee to submit the detailed report in the meeting d. Want all the participants to rehearse before the meeting

20. Renee: Do you have few minutes? This is regarding the booking of a meeting room for our discussion. • Michelle: Fire away! • Renee: We need to book a meeting room. But the meeting rooms are almost booked out. I'm still working on that. • Michelle: Please try your best to get us a room ASAP. You know we cannot reschedule the rehearsal. Time is ticking away. • Renee: I'll do my best. And I'll make sure all the presentation slides are ready on the computer. • Michelle: Good. And don't forget to give me the rundown on the rehearsal. • Sam: No problem. Renee and I will see to it. I have already filled in Samira too regarding this. • Michelle: Then that concludes our meeting today. I hope our meeting works wonders. • 4. Choose the correct option : a. The paragraph clearly says Samira is unaware of the issue b. Samira will be handling another meeting at the same time c. Samira is aware of the problem d. Sam has no problem because Samira is in the team

21. Renee: Do you have few minutes? This is regarding the booking of a meeting room for our discussion. • Michelle: Fire away! • Renee: We need to book a meeting room. But the meeting rooms are almost booked out. I'm still working on that. • Michelle: Please try your best to get us a room ASAP. You know we cannot reschedule the rehearsal. Time is ticking away. • Renee: I'll do my best. And I'll make sure all the presentation slides are ready on the computer. • Michelle: Good. And don't forget to give me the rundown on the rehearsal. • Sam: No problem. Renee and I will see to it. I have already filled in Samira too regarding this. • Michelle: Then that concludes our meeting today. I hope our meeting works wonders. 5. Which of the following mean the same as it appears in the context above a. Tajmahal is a wonder of the world b. My friend works for a wonderful project c. Scolding works wonders with toddlers d. None of the above

22. Answers • 1. C • 2. D • 3. C • 4. C • 5. C

23. Of course, in one sense, the first essential for a man’s being a good citizen is his possession of the home virtues of which we think when we call a man by the emphatic adjective of manly. No man can be a good citizen who is not a good husband and a good father, who is not honest in his dealings with other men and women, faithful to his friends and fearless in the presence of his foes, who has not got a sound heart, a sound mind, and a sound body; exactly as no amount of attention to civil duties will save a nation if the domestic life is undermined, or there is lack of the rude military virtues which alone can assure a country’s position in the world. 2. To be a good citizen man has to be a. Faithful b. Fearless c. Honest d. All of the above

24. Read and answer the question • These seas have a typical oceanic floor, except that the floor is overlaid by several kilometres of sediment. It seems possible that a sinking current of cooled mantle material on the upper side of the plate might be the cause of such deep basins. The enclosed seas are an important feature of the earth’s surface, and seriously require explanation because, in addition to the enclosed seas that are developing at present behind island arcs, there are a number of older ones of possibly similar origin, such as the Gulf of Mexico, the Black Sea, and perhaps the North Sea. 1. It can be inferred from the passage that the deepest sediments would be found in the • (A) Indian Ocean(B) Black Sea • (C) Mid-Atlantic(D) Not given

25. The traditional view supposes that the upper mantle of the earth behaves as a liquid when it is subjected to small forces for long periods and that differences in temperature under oceans and continents are sufficient to produce convection in the mantle of the earth with rising convection currents under the mid-ocean ridges and sinking currents under the continents. Theoretically, this convection would carry the continental plates along as though they were on a conveyor belt and would provide the forces needed to produce the split that occurs along the ridge. This view may be correct: it has the advantage that the currents are driven by temperature differences that themselves depend on the position of the continents. 2. Which of the following is sufficient to move the continental plates? • (A) rising convection currents • (B) conveyer belt • (C) Movement of mid-ocean ridges • (D) Differences in temperature under oceans and continents

26. The traditional view supposes that the upper mantle of the earth behaves as a liquid when it is subjected to small forces for long periods and that differences in temperature under oceans and continents are sufficient to produce convection in the mantle of the earth with rising convection currents under the mid-ocean ridges and sinking currents under the continents. Theoretically, this convection would carry the continental plates along as though they were on a conveyor belt and would provide the forces needed to produce the split that occurs along the ridge. This view may be correct: it has the advantage that the currents are driven by temperature differences that themselves depend on the position of the continents. • 3. According to the passage, the floor of the Black Sea can best be compared to a • (A) rapidly moving conveyor belt • (B) slowly settling foundation • (C) rapidly expanding balloon • (D) violently erupting volcano

27. Answers • 1 B • 2 D • 3 B

28. To consider the Byzantine military, cultural, and economic advances as differentiated aspects of a single phenomenon is reasonable. After all, these three forms of progress have gone together in a number of states and civilizations. Rome under Augustus and fifth-century Athens provide the most obvious examples in antiquity. Moreover, an examination of the apparent sequential connections among military, economic, and cultural forms of progress might help explain the dynamics of historical change. 1.What is the primary purpose of the paragraph? a. To establish the uniqueness of the Byzantine revival b. To show that Augustan Rome and fifth-century Athens are examples of cultural, economic, and military expansion c. To suggest that cultural, economic, and military advances have tended to be closely interrelated in different societies

29. Contributing to Hughes’ woes, Herbalife’s chief counsel and legal attack dog, Daniel Addis, quit in January. Before packing up, he reportedly bellowed at Hughes, “ I can’t protect you anymore.” Addis, who says he wants to spend more time with his family, chuckles and claims attorney-client privilege. Trouble on the home front, too. On a recent conference call with distributors, Hughes revealed he’s divorcing his wife. Suzan, whose beaming and perky image adorns much of Herbalife’s literature. Meanwhile, in a lawsuit that’s been quietly moving to Arizona’s Superior Court, former Herbalife distributor Daniel Fallow of Sandpoint, Idaho charges the Herbalife arbitrarily withholds payment to distributors and marks up its products over seven times the cost of manufacturing. Fallow also claims that Hughes wanted to use the Russian mafia to gain entrance to the nation’s market. Fallow himself is no angel, but his lawsuit, which was posted on the Internet, brought out other complaints. Randy Cox of Lewiston, Idaho says Herbalife “destroyed my business” after he and his wife complained to the company that they were being cheated out of their money by higher-ups in the pyramid organization. 2.Which of the following countries is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Russia, B. USA, C. France 3. Find the meaning of the word “arbitrary” used in the passage? A. Easily molded B Clever C Stubborn D Unfair

30. Answers • 1 C • 2 C • 3 D