LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ENGLISH LITERATURE

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THIRD SEMESTER – NOV 2006

                          EL 3900 – CONTEMPORARY COMMUNICATIVE CONCERNS – II

 

 

Date & Time : 03-11-2006/9.00-12.00   Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

[Answer the following in the same order. After completing one section go to the next one]

Section 1 Analytical Reasoning:  (Write the answers with the corresponding alphabet)

(25 marks)

 

01 If MANJU is coded as 52937 and SUJATHA can be coded as:

a.8217234                    b.8324712                    c.8732412                     d.8712234

 

02.If MINJUR is coded as 312547 and TADA as 6898, then MADURAI can be coded as:

a.3498178                    b.3849781                    c.3898741                    d.3894781

 

Directions: Find out the odd man out in the following questions:

 

O3.a.ASSESS                b POLISH                     c.ATTIRE                     d.MANNER                  e.SUFFER

 

O4.a.TRFAT                 b.GREAT                     c.TEARS                       d.RATES                      e.HEARD

 

O5.a.BEAR                   b.FEAR                        c.CEAR                         d.WEAR                       e.TEAR

 

Directions: Find out the correct sequence of missing letter from those given below the letter series.

06___abbb___b___babb

a.abb                           b.aab                            c.bba                            d.bab

 

07.ba__abaa___b__aa

a.bbb                           b.abb                           c.bab                            d.aaa

 

08.a___bba___b___aab__ba

a.aabba                        b.babaa                        c.baaab                        d.babbb

 

09.___bab___bab___a___aba

a.bbbaa                        b.ababa                        c.aabba                        d.aaaab

 

10.a____b___b____bb___babbbb

a.bbaba                        b.aabba                        c.aaaab             d.babaa

 

11 .If A stands for +, B stands for -, C stands for X, what is the value of (10C4)A(4C4)B6?

a.46                              b.50                              c.56                               d.60

 

12.If “+”means “_” ,  “_ ” means “X” ,  “X” means “+” and “+” means division and division    means ” + ” then 15X5 division 10 + 5-3 = ?

a.9.5                             b. 0                                 c.-2                               d.24

e.none

 

13.Vipul is taller than Hans.  Hans is taller than Anand. Alok is taller than Ashok.  Ashok is     taller than Hans. Who among them is the tallest

a.Vipul                          b.Alok              c.Ashok            d.cannot be determined   e.none

 

14.Tailor is related to cloth in the same way as Cobbler is related to….

a.Machine                     b.Leather                      c.Stiching                      d.Mending    e.Making

 

15. If Mohini says “Rajiv’s father is the only son of my father”, how is Mohini related to Rajiv?

a.Daughter                    b.Sister                         c.Mother

d cannot be determined                                      e.none

 

16. Number of letters sipped in between adjacent letters in the series increases by one. Which of following series observe this rule?

a.EHKN                      b.KMOQ                     c.GTNR                        d.GII.P

 

17.In certain code “786” means “bring me apple”, “958” means “peel green apple” and     “645” means “bring green fruit “, which of the following is the code for “me”?

1. 8 b.6 c.7                                d.none of these.

 

18. Find out the pairs of numbers that does not compare with other pairs for lack of common property

a.20-4000                   b.5-125                       c.10-1000                   d. 15-3375

 

19.JOB is related to JOY in the same way a HOT is related to

a.HOY                         b.HOG                         c.JOT                           d HOB

 

20.Which number comes next in the following series of numbers 1,3.6,10,15,21,…

a.22                             b.16                             c.28                             d.27.

 

Directions: Find out the odd man out in the following series:

 

    21.3,8,15,24,34,48,63

a.15                            b.24                            c.34                             d.63

 

22.2,9,28,65,126,216,344

a.2                               b.28                            c.65                             d.216

 

23.5,15,30,135,405,1215,3645

a.3645                        b.1215                        c.405                          d.30

 

24.125,106,88,76,65,58,53

a.125                          b.106                          c.88                             d.76

 

25.1,1,2,6,24,96,720

a.720                          b.96                            c.24                             d.6

 

 

Section 2 Bioethics

Answer any FIVE of the following                                                    (5×5=25 marks)

1.Discuss moral issues surrounding stem cell therapy.

2. What are STDs? Discuss the significance of sex hygiene in combating STDs and AIDS.
3. Is it right to eat GM foods offered at the altar of science and technology? Substantiate your answer.
4. Can we permit indiscriminate research involving animals? Do animals have their own rights?

5.What is cloning? Discuss the pros and cons of cloning?

6. Expand ART and IVF . Discuss the ethical and legal issues involved.

7.What are the threats to Biodiversity? How do we respond to such threats?

 

 

 

Section 3 Basic Science and Technology                                         (25 marks)

1. What is ‘Scientific Temper’? Why should it be cultivated?

(or)

Explain the relation between science and technology with two examples (5 marks)

 

2. Discuss the four fundamental forces in nature.

(or)

Discuss the nature of light.                                                                                     (10 marks)

 

3. Outline briefly the biography of any scientist highlighting the contribution made to science.

(or)

Present a critical review of any book or article dealing with science read by you recently.

(10 marks)

 

 

Section 4  English for  Soft Skill Trainers

 

Answer any five of the following in about 150 words each              (5×5=25 marks)

1. Explain the characteristics of commodity goals.
2. What are obstacles to achieving Relational goals?
3. Write a short note on negotiation Planning
4. Explain the following statement: ‘Negotiation entails self presentation’.
5. How do you maintain balance of power between two parties?
6. Explain the affective dimension of negotiation.

 

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M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ENGLISH LITERATURE

THIRD SEMESTER – APRIL 2007

EL 3900 – CONTEMPORARY COMMUNICATIVE CONCERNS – II

 

 

 

Date & Time: 27/04/2007 / 9:00 – 12:00      Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

Answer the following in the same order. After completing one section go to the next one

 

SECTION – A ANALYTICAL REASONING    (25 marks)

 

 

 

 

SECTION –B BIOETHICS

 

Answer any TWO of the following:   25 marks

 

1. Discuss the social and ethical implications of HIV-AIDS.
2. Write about the role of individuals towards the problems associated with environmental pollution.
3. What are assisted reproductive technologies? Explain the ethical aspects involved.
4. Discuss the causes and remedy measures for biodiversity degradation.

 

 

SECTION C- BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

 

1. What is scientific temper ? Why should it be promoted ? ( 5marks)
2. Discuss with examples the difference between discovery and invention.(5marks)
3. Explain the classification of elementary particles and the fundamental interactions they are subject to. (5 marks )
4. Discuss the life and contribution of any scientist to the development of humanity.

OR

Discuss the impact made by any book on science and technology read by you

recently. ( 10 marks )

 

 

SECTION 4   ENGLISH FOR SOFT SKILL TRAINERS

 

Answer any Five of the following in about 150 words each (5 x 5=25 marks)

 

1. Explain any one dimension of negotiation.
2. How do you maintain balance of power between two parties?
3. Explain any one situation where your colleague will never understand you in a negotiation process.
4. Write a short note on any one soft skill needed for a trainer.
5. What will be the process of improvement one should undertake if the feedback is negative about your performance?
6. What are the obstacles to achieving Relational goals?

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ENGLISH LITERATURE

THIRD SEMESTER – APRIL 2008

EL 3900 – CONTEMPORARY COMMUNICATIVE CONCERNS – II

 

 

 

Date : 05-05-08                  Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

Section 1 [ANALYTICAL REASONING]

 

Answer ALL Questions. Each question carries ONE mark.

 

1. In a certain code, ‘6, 7, 8’ means “How are you”, ‘3, 4, 7’ means “How is life”, and ‘5, 6, 9’ means “You were wonderful”, which numeral in that language means “you”?

(A) 5                      (B) 6                (C) 7                (D) 9                (E) None of these

 

2. Two persons X and Y starts walking from point A along the two adjacent sides AB and AD of rectangular field ABCD 50m x 40m. If AB is 50 m and X walks twice as fast as Y, on which side shall X cross Y?

(A) BC                  (B) AD            (C) CD                        (D) AB            (E) On the corner

 

3. Ramesh’s house is to the east of Iqbal’s, Edward’s is west to Mohan’s. If Sohan’s house is to the west of Iqbal’s and east of Mohan’s house, whose house is the farthest from Iqbal’s?

(A) Edward’s        (B) Sohan’s     (C) Mohan’s    (D) Ramesh’s  (E) None of these

 

4. A man born in the first of nineteenth century was X years old in the year X². Find the year he was

born.

(A) 1836                (B) 1825          (C) 1812          (D) 1806          (E) 1864

 

5. If 62358 means POWER, then 8265 means

(A) HOPE             (B) ROPE       (C) PORE       (D) ROWE      (E) None of these

 

6. Complete the series: 7, 49, 2401, ?

(A) 5764801          (B) 5764081    (C) 5768041    (D) 5761048    (E) None of these

 

7. In a group of cows and herdsmen the number of legs is 155 more than the number of heads. If each herdsman has to look after ten cows, how many herdsmen are there?

(A) 4                      (B) 5                (C) 10              (D) 15              (E) 20

 

8. If ‘Water’ is called ‘Food’, ‘Food’ is called ‘Tree’, ‘Tree’ is called ‘Sky’, ‘Sky’ is called ‘Well’. On which of the following grows a fruit?

(A) Water              (B) Food         (C) Tree           (D) Sky           (E) None of these

 

In each of the following questions there are two terms to the left of the sign :: and two to its right. One term is missing in each case which is given as one of the alternatives. Find the relationship and choose the correct alternative.

9. LOM : NMK :: PKI : ?

(A) RIH                (B) SHG          (C) RIG           (D) RHG         (E) None of these

 

10. SENDEW : RFMEDX :: ? : NEMJAY

(A) ODNIBX       (B) MDLIZX  (C) OFNKBZ (D) MFLKZZ (E) None of these

 

11. JKL : NML :: PQR : ?

(A) SRQ                (B) STR           (C) SQR          (D) TSR          (E) None of these

 

12. CDXW : EFVU :: GHTS : ?

(A) KLPO             (B) JIQR         (C) LKOP       (D) IJRQ         (E) None of these

 

13. POLK : RQJI :: KJQP : ?

(A) QRJI               (B) IHSR        (C) MLON      (D) NMNM     (E) None of these

 

In each of the following two questions compare the figures in the first two boxes. Then look at the third figure and find its partner in the boxes on the right.

 

 

14.

 

 

 

 

15.

 

Answer ANY TWO questions. Each question carries FIVE marks.

16. Five farmers have 7, 9, 11, 13 & 14 apple trees, respectively in their orchards. Last year, each of

them discovered that every tree in their own orchard bore exactly the same number of apples. Further, if the third farmer gives one apple to the first, and the fifth gives three to each of the second and the fourth, they would all have exactly the same number of apples. What were the yields per tree in the orchards of the third and fourth farmers?

 

17. Five executives A, B, C, D and E of European Corporation hold a Conference in Rome
    Mr. A converses in Spanish & Italian
    Mr. B, a Spaniard, knows English also
    Mr. C knows English and belongs to Italy
    Mr. D converses in French and Spanish
    Mr. E, a native of Italy knows French
    Which of the following can act as interpreter if Mr. C & Mr. D wish to converse
    a) only Mr. A     b) Only Mr. B     c) Mr. A & Mr. B    d) Any of the other three
18. Statements given by different family members.
19.   B  is my father’s brother
20.   E is my mother-in-law.
21.   C is my son-in -law’s brother.
22.   A is my brother’s wife.

A,B,C,D,E are the family members. Who made the above statements? Give relationships between them.

Section 2

 

Answer any FIVE  of the following in about 150 words each  (5 x 5 = 25 marks)

1. Explain Commodity goals.
2. Write on any one obstacle to Face-related goals
3. Discuss’ Adaptive Planning’.
4. Write on any One aspect of Interpersonal Relationship.
5. Is the expression ‘Softskill’ suitable to define the skills involved in it? Substantiate your point of view.
6. How can proper attitude be developed in a trainer?

 

Section 3

1. Explain the differences between discovery and invention.                (5)
2. What is meant by scientific temper? What is the need for it?            (5)
3. Discuss the various theories regarding the nature of light.                 (5)
4. a) Outline the life and achievements of any great scientist of your choice.

(OR)

1. b) Present detailed review of any book on science and technology read by you

recently.                                                                                              (10)

 

Section 4

 

1. What is bio ethics                                                                                (10)
2. Discuss any three bio ethical issues and their impact on human values. (15)

 

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M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ENGLISH LITERATURE

THIRD SEMESTER – November 2008

    EL 3900 – CONTEMPORARY COMMUNICATIVE CONCERNS – II

 

 

 

Date : 14-11-08                 Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

SECTION A – ANALYTICAL REASONING

Answer ALL questions.                                                                                  (15 x 1 = 15)

1. Gita walks 10 km from north to south and turns left and again walks 5 km, then she turns left and walks

8 km. In which direction is she positioned now with reference to the starting point?

(a) East            (b) South – East          (c) North         (d) North – East

2. Sailaja traveled straight from a point P to Z, which is at a distance of 100 m. She turned right and walked

60 m, then again turned right and walked 80 m. Finally, she turned right and walked 60 m. How far is she

from the starting point?

(a) 20 m           (b) 30 m           (c) 10 m           (d) 40 m

3. If ‘Water’ is called ‘Food’, ‘Food’ is called ‘Tree’, ‘Tree’ is called ‘Sky’, and ‘Sky’ is called ‘Well’. On

which of the following grows a fruit?

(a) Water         (b) Food          (c) Tree            (d) Sky

04.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. In a certain code, ‘6, 7, 8’ means “How are you”, ‘3, 4, 7’ means “How is life”, and ‘5, 6, 9’ means “You

were wonderful”, which numeral in that language means “you”?

(a) 5                 (b) 6                 (c) 7                 (d) 9

6. Find the odd man out. (i) 6, 8, 64, 16

(ii) Orange, Blue, Yellow, Brown

7. Ship : Anchor; Car : Brake; Light : ?

(a) Plug            (b) Switch       (c) Bulb           (d) Fuse

8. X’s father has a son Y who has an aunt Z who has a husband K whose father-in-law is M. What could be M to X?

(a) Grandson   (b) Son                        (c) Uncle         (d) Grandfather

9. Complete the series. 2, 9, 28, 65, ?

(a) 93               (b) 126             (c) 102             (d) 87

10. Find the next number in the series. 1, 3, 7, 13, 21, 31, ?

(a) 41               (b) 43               (c) 40               (d) None of these

11. 9 : 8 :: __ : 125

(a) 25               (b) 36               (c) 26               (d) 27

12. In the following sequence of letters, how many a’s are there in even places?

cpeajebcsmaiammfdadhcoauidpakseadfajeafdcaaaekaaakaea

(a) 10               (b) 9                 (c) 8                 (d) 11

13. If the word DIAGRAM is coded as AGDMIRA, then the word PICTURE can be coded as

(a) RPTEIUC  (b) CTPEIUR  (c) RTPEUIC  (d) CTPRIUC

14. If EXAMINATION could be given the code number 125, what code number could be given to HARDWORK?

(a) 521             (b) 250             (c) 68               (d) 98

15. If N – B + T = 64 and R + Y – C = 80, then R + N – D = ?

(a) 42               (b) 82               (c) 56               (d) 34

 

 

Answer ANY TWO questions.                                                                                   (2 x 5 = 10)

16. Find the values of each of the alphabets.

N O O N

S O O N

+  M O O N

————

J U N E

Each alphabet must be represented by the same digit and no beginning letter of a word can be 0.

17. In a certain class, 40% of the students take coffee, 40% take tea and 50% take milk. 10% take all the

three. Also 20% take coffee and tea, 20% take milk and tea and 20% take coffee and milk. 10 students

do not take any of the three?

(i) How many students are there in the class?

(ii) What percentage of students take exactly two of the three drinks?

(iii) What percentage of the coffee drinkers drink only coffee?

(iv) What is the ratio of the number of students who take coffee to that of those who take only milk?

18. A visits Vizagpatnam where his brother P resides. P stays with his father Q and mother S. P’s

grandfather, R also stays with him. P has two children B and C. B’s husband is X. C is married to Y,

who is a wrestler. C’s son T welcomes A on his visit.

(i) How is T related to B?

(ii) How is S related to C?

(iii) How is P related to X?

(iv) How is C related to Q?

(v) How is A related to R?

SECTION  B –  Soft Skills

Answer all the questions in about 150 words each:                                        3 x 5 =15 marks

1. Explain Negotiation Skill.
2. What is Interpersonal communication?
3. Differentiate soft skills from hard skills

Answer the following in about 300 words                                         10 marks

1.  Prepare a case study of the recent communal violence  in Orissa and explain how Soft skill can solve such crisis.

SECTION  C – Bioethics

Answer any FIVE questions                                                               (5 x 5 = 25)

1. Expand the abbreviations HIV and AIDS. Write about the mode of transmission symptoms and prevention of AIDS.
2. Discuss the pros and cons of organ donation.
3. Explain the significance of population management in India.
4. Discuss the ethical issues involved in stem cell research.
5. “IVF gives millions a leap of hope.” Would you agree or disagree? Articulate your viewpoints.
6. ‘Biotechnology is a boon or bane.” What is your stand as a bioethicist?

 

SECTION  D –Basic Science and Technology

Answer all the questions given below:

1. Discuss the scientific method and illustrate with an example.                       (5 marks)
2. Give two examples of Processes during which energy is transmitted from one form to another                                                                                                                                          (5 marks)
3. Name the different regimes of the electromagnetic spectrum and give one use each of these radiations.                                                                                                                            (5 marks)
4.  Explain the basic concepts of either the theory of Relativity

(OR)

The Quantum theory                                                                                       (10 marks)

 

 

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M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ENGLISH LITERATURE

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THIRD SEMESTER – April 2009

EL 3900 – CONTEMPORARY COMMUNICATIVE CONCERNS – II

 

 

 

Date & Time: 29/04/2009 / 9:00 – 12:00          Dept. No.                                            Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

 

PART A

Answer  any TEN of the following in about 150 word each             (10 x 5 = 50 marks)

 

1. What is the difference between ‘Soft skill’ and ‘Hard skill’?
2. Explain any one personal aspect to be avoided in a power point
3. What is the advantage of ‘Adaptive Planning’?
4. What role does an etiquette play in presenting you as a civilized person?
5. Explain any one obstacle in ‘face related goals’.
6. Why is there a sudden interest in soft skill for MNC and IT related companies?
7. Suggest one method by which a trainer can sustain the effect of training among the trainees.
8. How do you cater to a passive listener in a training session?
9. What is the demerit of commodity goals?
10. How does a trainer do audience analysis before organizing a training session?
11. Discuss one important aspect to bear in mind for effective communication.
12. What is the difference between skill development and attitude development?

 

 

PART B

Answer any FIVE of the following                                                                (5 x 10 = 50 marks)

 

13. Discuss the ethical issues involved in organ transplantation.
14. What is cloning? How is it done? What are the ethical implications involved in cloning?
15. ‘In vitro fertilization is a boon or bane. Discuss.
16. How can we ensure a cleaner and safer environment?
17. Discuss the ethical, legal and social issues of Genetically Modified organisms.
18. What role does a bioethicist play in modern scientific society? Elucidate your answer.

 

 

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