Solution of English Phase Test No. 3

Solution of English Phase Test No. 3

Objective

Answere Key:

A) Meanings

i. reluctant = A) Unwilling

ii. agony = B) Pain

iii. crude = C) Basic

iv. indolently = D) lazily

v. pondered = B) Thought

vi. continuous = D) constant

B) Prepositions

vii. He is sick of teaching. → A) Of

viii. Charity begins at home. → B) A

C) Correct option

ix. He speaks as if he were mad. → C

x. She never tells a lie. → A

                                    Subjective

Q2 Short Answers (Any Three)

Q.i. Why should bad books be destroyed?

Ans. Bad books should be destroyed because they create space for new books. They waste time and money when they are sorted out. They waste valuable time and may mislead people from the right path. Good books improve knowledge, but bad books create confusion and negative thinking.

Q.ii. How did he muster the courage to throw the books into the river?

Ans. At first, he hesitated because he loved books. But when he realised that the books had occupied his compartment, they were useless. He gathered courage and threw them into the river. He felt relieved after getting rid of them.

Q.iii. How did Jerome suspect liver disease? What diseases did he imagine?

Ans. Jerome read a medical leaflet and started comparing symptoms with his own condition. He imagined that he was suffering from many serious diseases except housemaid’s knee. He became worried and thought his liver was out of order.

Q. iv. What was the prescription given by the doctor?

Ans. The Prescription was:

“1 lb. beefsteak every 6 hours

Ten-mile walk every morning, Bed at 11 sharp every night,

And don’t stuff your head with things you don’t understand.”

Q3 Short Answers (Any Two)

i. What do you know of the Oxford team?

Ans. At Oxford, a team headed by Professor Sir Howard Florey and Dr. E.B. Chain worked on the concentration of penicillin. It included trained chemists as well as bacteriologists. They had all the equipment that Fleming had lacked. They succeeded in producing a practical concentration of penicillin

Q.ii. Penicillin as a wonder drug.

Ans. Penicillin was hailed as a wonder drug. It revolutionised the healing of war wounds. It saved countless lives. It proved to be the strongest weapon yet forged in the fight against diseases. It also stimulated other scientists and new researchers to find something better.

Q.iii. Why not discovered in American laboratories?

Ans. The American laboratories were gleaming, dustless, air- conditioned and sterilized. Penicillin could not be discovered there because their cultural plates were not dirty. There was no way for a mould spore to come in and drop on the culture plate.

Q.4 Goodbye Mr. Chips (Any Two)

Q.i. Who was Nailor, and what did he say about Chips?

Ans. Naylor was one of the students who called Chips “Old Chap” at 50. Now, at Mrs Wickett, Chips was 80 years old, and Nylor was a lawyer and was over 50. Mr Chips thought that he should ask him if a man at fifty becomes old.

Q.ii. When did Chips become acting head?

Ans. After the death of Mr Wetherby, Mr Meldrum became the Head of the school in 1870. He served the school for thirty years and died in 1900. Chips became the Acting Head of the School.

iii. Ralston’s allegations

Ans. According to Mr. Ralston, Chips’s methods of teaching were slack and old-fashioned, and his personal habits were slovenly. He further blamed that Chips often ignored his instructions. Mr. Ralston offered him to resign. Chips refused to resign.

Q.5 Essay (Patriotism) – 300 words

Patriotism means love and devotion to one’s country. A patriot always works for the progress and prosperity of his homeland. He respects the laws of the country and is ready to sacrifice for its safety and honour.

Patriotism is an important quality for the success of any nation. Patriotic people promote unity, peace, and brotherhood. They avoid corruption, dishonesty, and harmful activities. They work sincerely in their respective fields for the development of the country.

Students can show patriotism by studying honestly and becoming responsible citizens. Teachers, doctors, engineers, and other professionals should perform their duties with sincerity. Paying taxes honestly and respecting national property are also signs of patriotism.

Our Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah showed great patriotism by struggling for an independent homeland for Muslims. Similarly, Allama Iqbal inspired the nation through his poetry. Their efforts remind us that patriotism requires sacrifice and determination.

We should avoid actions that harm our country’s reputation. Instead, we should promote good values, education, and unity. A true patriot always prefers national interest over personal interest.

In conclusion, patriotism is essential for national progress. Every citizen should love and serve his country with honesty and dedication. United and patriotic nations achieve success and respect in the world.

Q6 Idioms Sentences

1. Maiden speech 
The politician delivered his maiden speech in the parliament confidently.

2. Man of straw –
He is only a man of straw and has no real influence.

3. Read between the lines –
You should read between the lines to understand the hidden meaning.

4. Hit on –
She hit on a great idea for the science project.

Q.7 Translate into English

Some people think that life is very difficult. They are at fault. 

If they change their thoughts, they can understand that life is not as difficult as they think it. We should help each other in our daily affairs. We should not belittle each other. The basic purpose of our life should be that all people get their due rights and our life does not make any problems for them.