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IGNOU Certificate Programme in Functional English Sample Assignment

All questions are compulsory.
1 Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions.
Dear Pranav
It’s been 20 months since you set foot in the world. When I held you for the first
time in my arms at the hospital, your tiny hands were twitching and your eyes were
shut tight. Your clenched fist reminded me of a science lesson that said to get an
idea about the size of your heart, you should clench your fist. I mean the little heart
throbbing inside you. The eternal miracle of birth. When it was my turn to witness
it, I cried.

Before I married your mother, I used to debate one question endlessly with my
friend. Which is, “Is it really worth bringing another life into this world?” especially
when terror has become an ugly leitmotif in the canvas of our lives? When I
switched on the TV that Wednesday night, the question of whether I was right in
bringing you into this world haunted me again.

This is my attempt at an answer. Call it catharsis.
I feel there are two ways to raise you. One is to wean you on cynicism. Where
you’ll erect a sky-high wall in your mind and live your life pouring scorn on
everything you see. Which is one way of insulating yourself from fear… A kind of
indifferent machismo.

The other way is to prepare you to live in this world. I can’t imagine the world for
you. I can’t imagine the world for you, son. But I can certainly show you the way to
live in an uncertain world. Make a pact with yourself. Understand the following
early on.

Life is precious. And equally fragile. So every day is a gift. Get up early once in a
while just to watch the sun rise. Stare at it intently and burn it in your memory. Be
aware of every passing second. Look around you. There’s a thin stalk of plant
finding its place under the sun in a crevice on the wall of our apartment.
Appreciate mother’s cooking. Praise it to heavens… Make it a habit to eat together
as a family. Not, make it a rule. Fall in love with books. Words will transport you to
worlds far away. It will also keep you informed and prepared.

Follow your heart. The mind can waver but the heart seldom does. Respect your
conscience. It’s like a post-it note from God.

When you grow up, seek a job you love. As you enter the world of careers and
cocktails, you’ll get sucked into a vortex called rat race. Don’t be overwhelmed.
We’re all human. But have the courage to step out of it. Nothing will be lost. Some
illusions will shatter. Good riddance.

Money. It is important. But it has its place. Don’t make the mistake of putting it
right on top.

Find your love. Hold it dearly. Be a good husband. A patient father. Give your
children space to make their mistakes. But hold them when they fall.

Speak up when you have to. Like this occasion. Whether we like it or not, we’re
living in a democracy. Sure it has its pitfalls. But don’t forget the positives too. The
real fight in a democracy is between remembering and forgetting. Go and vote. Its
your chance to give shape to the kind of society you want to live in.
1a Why did the writer cry? 2
1b What are the two ways that the author feels he could raise his son? 2
1c “Life is precious” discuss this statement in the light of the passage. 2
1d What does the writer advise his son regarding his future professional life? 2
1e What does the writer explain to his son about family life? 2
1f If you were a grown up child of this writer what reply would you send.
Write in about 100 – 150 words. 10
2 You recently moved to a new city on a job transfer. Write a letter to your friend
informing him of this move. In your letter: 10
i Describe the new city
ii Explain how life in this city is different compared to the previous city
iii Invite your friend and family to visit you in the new city

3 What will you say in the following situations: 10
i Your neighbour’s TV is disturbing you because of the high volume. Ask
him/her politely to reduce the volume.
ii You want to borrow the library card from your classmate. Ask your
classmate for the card politely.
iii The laptop you bought recently is not working properly. Complain about
this to the showroom manager and ask for a replacement.
iv Ask your co-passenger on the train if you can borrow his newspaper.
v You can’t find your book. You request your sister to help you find it.
4 Complete the following telephone conversation by filling in the appropriate
dialogues: 10
X: Business and Leisure Travel, Pratima Singh speaking. How may I help you?
Y: ………………….?
X: I’m afraid he’s out to lunch. Can I take a message?
Y: ………………….
X: That’s B – A – R – U – A isn’t it?
Y: ………………….
X: Ok. I’ll ask Mr. Mishra to call you back. Can you give me your contact number,
please?
Y: ………………….
X: Right, we’ll call you back this afternoon.
Y: ………………….
X: Goodbye.
5 You have recently enjoyed a 3 day trip to a new city. Make a diary entry of your
experiences. Give details of the places that you visited and the things that you did
there. 10

6 You have invited a small group of friends for dinner. Prepare a menu of what you
think they might enjoy eating in the evening. 5
7 Write short notes of any two of the following: 10
i Writing a brochure
ii How to manage your time effectively
iii Phrasal verbs

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