PRELIM XII English question paper set no 13 with Answer keys
HSC Preliminary Examination
English Max. Marks -80 Time-3 Hrs
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Section I: Textual Passage
Q1. A. Read the following extract and do the activities: (12)
A1. Complete the web by listing the benefits of biomedical research devices. (2)
Today, we see that people have become health conscious. The smart watches, other wearable, health apps in our phone keep on collecting data. We can say that they are our own mini biomedical research devices. They detect our heart rate, monitor the patient’s sleep pattern, keep e record of his exercise, the distance walked etc. The analysis of this data collected can give new insights and provide a personalised, individual feedback to each and every person. Nowadays we have gadgets to monitor blood sugar, blood pressure etc. at home; 24x7 monitoring can be provided to patients in hospitals too. With the help of Big Data the doctors can now have their better diagnosis of any ailment, the effect of only drug etc. unnecessary guess work can be significantly reduced. Past records of the patients can be maintained and better analysis of the health can be obtained. Big Data helps in monitoring the outbreaks of epidemics and diseases. Just when you post your message ‘I am down with flu’ on WhatsApp or Facebook it will be monitored and the areas affected by flu can be easily located and necessary precautions can be taken. Pharmaceutical companies would pay huge amount to receive the health data of the people to promote research in the particular area. With the help of the data gathered, individuals are often given suggestions and solutions for the problems they are encountering.
A2. Mention any two advantages of Big Data. (2)
A3. Big Data helps in monitoring the out breaks of epidemics and diseases.
Explain. (2)
A4. Do you think people have become health conscious? Comment. (2)
A5. Do as directed: (2)
A)Big data analytics is the complex process.
(Choose correct alternative to change the sentence as negative sentence)
i)Big Data analytics is not the complex process.
ii)Big Data analytics is not a compound process.
iii)Big Data analytics is not an easy process.
iv)Big Data analytics is not the simple process
B) Big Data helps in monitoring the outbreaks of epidemics and diseases.
(Change into present perfect tense.)
a) Big Data was helping researchers improve public health.
b) Big Data helps researchers improve public health.
c) Big Data has helped researchers improve public health.
d) Big Data will be helping researchers improve public health.
A6.Read the above passage and find words of following meanings: (2)
i)to observe or keep track of something regularly.
ii)the identification of an illness or problem by examining the symptoms or data.
iii)deep understanding or useful new information gained after analysis.
iv)actions taken in advance to prevent harm or avoid danger.
Q.1 B1) Do as directed. 3
1.The law will protect me against violent retaliation.
(Choose correct alternative to use a modal auxiliary showing ‘suggestion’)
a.The law can protect me against violent retaliation.
b.The law should protect me against violent retaliation.
c.The law may protect me against violent retaliation.
d.The law must protect me against violent retaliation
2He was a mere student but he offered to solve the problem.
Choose correct sentence of simple sentence)
He was a mere student who offered to solve the problem.
In spite of being a mere student, he offers to solve the problem.
In spite of a mere student, he has offered to solve the problem.
In spite of his being a mere student, he offered to solve the problem.
3As soon as the captain gave an order, the soldiers fired.
(Choose the correct alternative to get 'No sooner... than form of the given sentence.)
(a) No sooner the captain gave an order than the soldiers fired.
(b) No sooner did the captain give an order than the soldiers fired.
(c) No sooner does the captain give an order than the soldiers fired.
(d) No sooner has the captain given an order than the soldiers fired.
B2) Spot the error AND rewrite the sentence. (1)
I am agree with you in this matter
Q2. A. Read the following extract and do the activities. (12)
A1. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct information from the
extract. (2)
Dassler brothers nailed some pegs into soles so as to______________.
Adolf came up with a marketing idea that__________________.
The new factory was named as___________________.
Field star Jesse Owens wore the spiked shoes and got_______________.
In 1924, two brothers inherited their father’s craft and opened Dassler Brothers’ Shoes Factory in the town. Very soon, by virtue of learning from their father’s outstanding shoe making craft over years, a different style sole was invented by them. They nailed some pegs into soles so as to keep from slip. With this kind of shoes being popular in the town, some of the residents from surrounding towns began to come to order these shoes. For the bigger market, the little brother Adolf came up with a marketing idea that let customers try for free. This kind of commercial sales had never been heard at that moment. After a month, with the experience of trying, the customers all flooded into the factory: Some of them bought the shoes at once and some continued to order. Since that, Dassler Brothers’ Shoes Factory won the big market. At that time, the German people were very fond of soccer, even though sports were not popular at all. Consequently, a good pair of soccer shoes became almost all the German people’s dreams. Dassler brothers had a keen business sense even when they were only children, and they began to study again in the factory and design football shoes at once. The very simple design may seem outdated today, but at the time they were totally new and advanced design.
Several years later, the brothers built a bigger shoes factory and began to sell to the whole Germany. The new factory was named as Adidas Factory which was the predecessor of today’s famous Adidas. In the third and fourth decade of the 20th century, the brothers’ shoes became well known in larger areas and they kept enlarging their business. Especially, the track and field star Jesse Owens wore the spiked shoes made by Dassler brothers and got four championships in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. This set the whole sporting world on fire and Dassler brothers’ name was known by more and more people.
A2. Rewrite the following sentences stating against each of them whether they are true or false.(2)
Dassler brothers nailed some pegs into soles so as to keep from slip.
After a month, the customers all moved away from the factory.
Dassler brothers had no business sense.
The brothers built a bigger shoes factory and began to sell to the whole Germany.
A3. Write from the extract four words related to ‘Business’. (2)
A4. Give an example of family business inherited by children and who went on creating history. (2)
A5. Grammar: (2)
1)They nailed some pegs into soles so as to keep from slip.
(Choose the correct Wh-question for the underlined part:
a) What did they nail into the soles?
b) Why did they nail some pegs into soles?
c) Where did they nail some pegs?
d) How did they keep from slip?
2.The brothers built a bigger shoes factory and began to sell to the whole Germany.
(Choose the correct sentence that replaces the infinitive with a gerund:
a) The brothers built a bigger shoe factory and began sell to the whole of Germany.
b) The brothers built a bigger shoe factory and began selling to the whole of Germany.
c) The brothers built a bigger shoe factory and began to selling to the whole of Germany.
d) The brothers built a bigger shoe factory and began sold to the whole of Germany
A6.Match the column (2)
A B
1.Inherited a. Earlier version; something that came before
2.Popular b. Received from parents or ancestors
3.Predecessor c Modern, or ahead of its time
4. Advanced d Liked by many people
Q2. B. Write the summary of the above extract with help of the points given below. Give a suitable tittle to it. (3)
Dassler Brothers inherited………….. invented…………….. customers flooded into the factory……. Business expanded…… became more popular.
Q2. C. Develop a mind Mapping frame/design to show the ‘Advantages of Urbanization’ to the people. You can take the help of following points in order to develop each of them into further branches. (3)
(Transportation, health, education, employment, exposure to different cultures)
Section II: Poetry
Q3. A. Read the given extract and do the activities. (10)
When the Rock was hid by the surge’s swell,
The Mariners heard the warning Bell;
And then they knew the perilous Rock,
And blest the Abbot of Aberbrothok
The Sun in the heaven was shining gay,
All things were joyful on that day;
The sea-birds scream’d as they wheel’d round,
And there was joyaunce in their sound.
The buoy of the Inchcpe Bell was seen
A darker speck on the ocean green;
Sir Ralph the Rover walk’d his deck,
And fix’d his eye on the darker speck.
He felt the cheering power of spring,
It made him whistle, it made him sing;
His heart was mirthful to excess,
But the Rover’s mirth was wickedness.
His eye was on the Inchcape Float;
Quoth he, “My men, put out the boat,
And row me to the Inchcape Rock,
And I’ll plague the Abbot of Aberbrothok.”
A1. The incidents narrated in the extract are arranged in a jumbled manner. Rearrange them in a proper order as they occur in the extract. (2)
The buoy of the Inchcape bell looked like a darker speck
Rock was hid by the surge’s swell
His eye was on the Inchcape Rock
Sir Ralph the Rover walked his deck
A2. Explain the wickedness of sir Ralph. (2)
A3.State the story of any good work spoiled by a mad person. (2)
A4 “The sea-birds scream’d as they wheel’d round”.
Name the figure of speech in the above line and find another example of the same from the extract and write it down it (2)
A5.Poetic creativity : Compose a short poem in about 4-6 lines on the ‘Sea’. (2)
Q3. B. Read the following poem and write an appreciation of it with the help of the following points: (4)
About the poem/poet and the title
The theme
Poetic style
The language/poetic devices used in the poem
Message, values, morals in the poem
Your opinion about the poem
Money
When I had money, money, O!
I knew no joy till I went poor;
For many a false man as a friend
Came knocking all day at my door.
Then felt I like a child that holds
A trumpet that he must not blow
Because a man is dead; I dared
Not speak to let this false world know.
Much have I thought of life, and seen
How poor men’s hearts are ever light;
And how their wives do hum like bees
About their work from morn till night.
So, when I hear these poor ones laugh,
And see the rich ones coldly frown-
Poor men, think I, need not go up
So much as rich men should come down.
When I had money, money, O!
My many friends proved all untrue;
But now I have no money, O!
My friends are real, though very few.
Section III : Writing Skills
Q4. Complete the activities as per the instructions given below. (16)
A1. Attempt any one of the following. (4)
Koyal called Mrs Grover, a furniture shop owner. Since she was not available, her assistant, Vidhi answered. The following is a conversation between Koyal and Vidhi. As Vidhi was going out immediately afterwards, she left a message for Mrs Grover.
Read the conversation and draft avirtual message. Put your message in a box.
Koyal: Hello, is that Grand Furniture?
Vidhi: Yes.
Koyal: Could I speak to Mrs Grover?
Vidhi: I am afraid she’s not here at the moment.
Koyal: When will she be back?
Vidhi: Not before six in the evening. Can I take a message for her?
Koyal: Yes. Could you tell her that she has to deliver the furniture ordered by me, for my new house only on the 20th August and not on 14th August. Ask her to keep it ready by 9:00 am on the 20th of August. I will be sending a pick up van and so she does not have to arrange for the same.
Vidhi: Ok, I will inform her.
Koyal: Thank you.
OR
SOP :You must have decided your aim in life. Which institute /university would you like to join for your diploma/graduation? Write a Statement of Purpose as a part of your application to the institute/university.
OR
You ,along with your friends Sujit, rohit and Kishor,are discussing their likes and dislikes. But all are fascinated with the reading habit. Write a short group discussion in the form iof a dialogue telling the importance for enhancing knowledge.
B1. Attempt any one of the following. (4)
Email :Write an email in about 120-150 words to the commissioner of the Municipality Corporation of your city complaining about the irregular supply of water in your locality.
OR
Write a report in about 150 words about the celebration of “Teacher’s Day”in your college.
OR
You are the class representative. Conduct an interview of social worker for the great help he provided by him.
Name of the interviewee
(distinguished personality)
Area of Success/Reputation
Date/Venue/Time
Duration of Interview
Questions
Question based on
1. Student life
2. Early Interest
3. Idols
4. difficulties
5. Awards
6.govenment help
7. Target/Goals
8. Suggestion
C3. Attempt any one of the following. (4)
Imagine you have taken part in the inter college Elocution competition.Draft a Speech h on the topic ‘child labour’.
OR
Imagine that you are a compere for ‘Independence Day Celebration’ of your college. Write a script of the same. You can take the help of the following points
Flag hoisting
Introduction/welcome speech/felicitation
Speech by the chief guest
Patriotic song/dance
Vote of thanks.
OR
‘Manners maketh man’ – Expand the idea in your own words with a proper example.
D 1. Attempt any one of the following. (4)
Write a review of the book you have read recently.
Title of the /book
The characters
The gist of the plot.
The reason you like the book
Your favourite scene from the book
Your opinion and recommendation.
OR
Write a blog on the topic ‘An unforgettable incident in my life’.
OR
Imagine that you are a member of an NGO. Prepare an appeal on behalf of your NGO requesting to donate food, medicines and some financial help for jobless persons during the lockdown time.
Section IV: Novel (16)
Q5. A1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers. (2)
Rewrite the following as directed.
1.The Tale of Genji by Muraski Shikibu was published in the year …… …………….
(1010, 1605, 1050, 1600)
2.‘The Pilgrims Progress’ is a Novel written by ……………………….
(John Bunyan, Aphra Behn, Daniel Defoe)
3. ………is the pioneer of the ‘Stream of Consciousness’ novel.
(Agatha Christie, Jane Austen, Virginia Woolf)
4. The first Indian English novel ‘Rajmohan’s wife’ was written by ……………………
(Mulkraj Anand, R.K.Narayan, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya)
B) Match the columns of the following table and write it down. (02)
A
B
i) Joseph Conrad
a) Mall Flander
ii) Agatha Christe
b) The Canterbury Tales
iii)Daniel Defoe
c) The Heart of Darkness
iv)Geoffrey Chaucer
d) Miss Marple- character
B1. Write a short note on the theme – ‘student teacher relationship’ in the novel ‘To Sir with Love’ (2)
B2. Write a short note on the character sketch of Miss Philips. (2)
C1. Write a short note on the theme ‘Time’ in the novel ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’. (2)
C2. ‘His (Phileas Fogg) object however, to be victorious and not to win the money.’ Justify. (2)
D1. ‘The Agra treasure brought nothing but bad luck to anyone who came in touch with it’ – Jonathan Small. Comment. (2)
D2. Narrate in your own words the visit of Miss Morstan at Sherlock Holmes’ place. (2)
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