BCA 2nd Semester
English II 2022 Board Question Paper

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Bachelor In Computer Application

Course Title: English II

Code No: English II

Semester:II

2022

Full Marks:60 Pass Marks:24 Time: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.
[6x5=30]
2.

How do you distinguish a science fiction from other kinds of fiction? Explain basing on the stories given in your textbook.

3.

What are the basic components of arguments? Explain with appropriate examples.

4.

Lists are used in letters, e-mails, fax message, and memos. What are the major objectives and advantages of using lists and bullets? Explain.

5.

In the story, "But Who Can Replace A Man", the penner claims to have class three brain. Why do the tractor and the field minder leave the penner behind rejecting his request for help? Why he becomes useless after crashing down to the ground? Explain.

6.

What are the guidelines to be followed while designing leaflets? Explain basing on the text prescribed in your course.

7.

What do you mean by brainstorming a topic? Explain with an appropriate example.

8.

An argument starts with a basic reason. Read the following sentence and draw an intermediate and then a main conclusion. If Cigarette advertising were banned, Cigarette manufacturers would save the money they would otherwise have spent on advertising. ,br> or
A lot can be done to make meetings effective. What measures would you suggest to make meeting effective if you were a member of a meeting? Explain.

Group C

Attempt any TWO questions

[2x10=20]
9.

Of late, major cities, especially the capital city, of Nepal have become notorious become of frequent traffic congestion. In this context, write an argumentative essay about the benefits and disadvantages of our widespread use of the motor cars. Come to a conclusion as to whether the motor can be a good thing or bad thing in light of daily problem faced by the commuters in the capital city and elsewhere in Nepal.

10.

You work for Aurora Holdings Plc, a large manufacturing company. In a recent board meeting, it was decided to review the company's staff benefits. At present they include only a company pension scheme and a subsidized canteen. The human resource director asks you to research the additional benefits which could be introduced. You should also recommend three benefits which you consider would be most welcome by all members of staff. Compile a formal report following the prescribed series of headings as discussed in your text of Communication for Business.

11.

In the story "The Land Ironclads", the young lieutenant believes that there are other things in life better worth having than proficiency in war. However, the war correspondent argues that civilization has science, which has invented rifles and guns used by us. What happens after the guns are fired at the illusion of the lieutenant? Does it mean the war correspondent is more realistic than the lieutenant? Discuss.
or
Discuss "Billennium" by J.G. Ballard as a story of for future where it is not war, but overpopulation that threatens the human race.