Tribhuvan University
Bachelor of Computer Application
Semester 2 · TU Board 2024
Course Title: English II (CAEN153)
Full Marks: 60Pass Marks: 24Time: 3 hours
Candidates are required to answer the question in their own words as far as possible.
Group A
Group B
Attempt any SIX question.(6 × 5 = 30)
- 2.5
Nature is both survivor and killer. Justify this statement with reference to the short story "The Metal Man."
- 3.5
What is "science fiction"? Point out the differences between hard science fiction and soft science fiction.
- 4.5
What is the importance of 'audience' in a presentation?
- 5.5
Brevity and conciseness is one of the qualities of good writing. Re-write the following sentences and make them brief and concise: i. I am going to speak on the subject of Microsoft Excel. ii. The cost of this software could be in the region of 10,000 dollar. iii. The new video game will be launched in the near future. iv. I hope she answers my proposal in the affirmative. v. Information technology is used in all walks of life at the present time.
- 6.5
Define 'classified ads'. What kinds of products and services are advertised in classified ads?
- 7.5
Write an argument about the use of animals in medical research.
- 8.5
What is meant by assumption? Give your answer with two examples of assumptions.
Group C
Attempt any TWO questions(2 × 10 = 20)
- 9.10
Suppose you are a computer dealer in Kathmandu. Write a letter to Apple Company Headquarters, Cupertino, California expressing your intention in distributing the latest Apple Laptop in Nepal.
- 10.10
The story "Billennium" is mainly concerned with overpopulation and lack of space in a point in the future. Based on your reading of the story, how will the people of Kathmandu Valley solve the problems of overcrowding and space in the future? Give your answer in about three hundred words.
- 11.10
What is oral communication? How does technology help in making oral communication effective? Write your answer with different kinds of oral communication modules.
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