HSSC-II English Lectures & Assignments

Q5. Suppose you are a social reporter. Write a report to news editor in view of Q:2        Read the given passage and answer all questions.                              (23)

The life and teachings of the Rasool (SAW)therefore; can serve as a beacon for those who seek success and perfection in life. Islam has attached extraordinary value and importance to youth and the young age. The Rasool had high esteem for youths. He (SAW) value them and responded string confidence in them . The Rasool is their role model and molds their lives by his teachings and practices.. Even before accession to the position of Prophet hood; he  never indulged himself in vices that were prevalent in those days. During his youth; his nobility of his soul; purity of heart; his strict adherence to truth and honesty and his stern sense of duty earned him the titles of ''Al-Ameen''– and the true. The Rasool spent his youth in a pious and sublime way. The last Rasool (SAW) lived an active and meaningful life as a youth at the very sagaciously. All these examples and many more give inspiration to the Muslim youth to play a vibrant and dynamic part instead of living an obscure and indolent life, and to utilize their vigor in the betterment and uplift of the society in his personal life, the Rasool was the embodiment of modesty and chastity, emphasizing the same upon his follower. He did not let it go even in his very private life. He declared 'Haya' to be an integral part of faith. Once, dwelling upon the significance of modesty (Haya). He said as narrated by Abu Mas'ud (RA) if you do not feel ashamed then do whatever you like. A chaste, modest, and civilized Muslim youth is the ideal of the teachings of Hazrat Muhammad .The beloved Rasooldisliked vanity and ostentation and always adhered to simplicity and austerity. It has been made binding upon all to obey the beloved Rasool in their lives. The youth, being the backbone of the body of Ummah, must follow the teachings of the beloved Rasool (PU,) in letter and spirit to attain purity in their character.

Questions:

         i.            Write down summary of the passage and suggest a suitable title.(7+4*4)

       ii.            What did the Rasool say about the modesty? Give reference to any hadith.

     iii.            How did the Holy Prophet spend his youth?

     iv.            What type of youth is the ideal according to the teaching of Holy prophet?

       v.            Which are the personality traits that  the modern muslim youth lack the most?

 

Q:3 Read the following poetic extract carefully and answer the question appended to it                                                                                                                                                 (2+2+2=6)

            If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;

            If you can think-and not make thoughts yours aim:

            If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster

            And treat those two imposters just the same;

            If you can bear to hear the truth you have spoken

Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools

Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,

And stoop and build them up with worn-out tools

Questions:

What important advice does the poet give to the readers?

How according to the poet, the two imposters should be treated?

Which figure of speech is used in this stanza?

Q:4       Use any four of the idioms in sentences.                                         (4)

Bone of contention     A dog’s life      All ears

Run short                    Nip in bud       an oily tongue

growing rates of the daily consumer items.                                                                         (7)

Your report should cover the following points:

         i.            Your visit to market

       ii.            Causes of price hike

     iii.            Impacts on the low income earners and middle class

     iv.            Suggestion as to how to control it.

 

 

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