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IGNOU CFE Assignment
My brother wants to download sample assignment of Certificate Programme in Functional English. He is studying at IGNOU University. So please provide sample assignment of Certificate Programme in Functional English. As you are looking for sample assignment of Certificate Programme in Functional English, so here I am providing assignment: 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 Last edited by Neelurk; May 20th, 2020 at 12:16 PM. |
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