XII English Model Question paper SET NO 11

PRELININARY EXAMINATION                                                        Date:-

STD- XII                                                        SUBJECT- ENGLISH                      -------------- SECTION I : PROSE

[Reading for Comprehension, Language Study, Summary, Mind Mapping]
Q.   1. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below :                         (12 Marks)

He had left his village without any previous thought or plan. If he had continued there he would have carried on the work of his forefathers - namely, tilling the land, living, marrying, and ripening in his cornfield and ancestral home. But that was not to be. He had to leave home without telling anyone, and he could not rest till he left it behind a couple of hundred miles. To a villager it is a great deal, as if an ocean flowed between.

He had a working analysis of mankind’s troubles: marriage, money, and the tangles of human ties. Long practice had sharpened his perception. Within five minutes he understood what was wrong. He charged three pies per question, never opened his mouth till the other had spoken for at least ten minutes, which provided him enough stuff for a dozen answers and advices. When he told the person before him, gazing at his palm, “In many ways you are not getting the fullest results for your efforts,” nine out of ten were disposed to agree with him. Or he questioned “Is there any woman in your family, maybe even a distant relative who is not well disposed towards you?” Or he gave an analysis of character: “Most of your troubles are due to your nature. How can you be otherwise with Saturn where he is? You have an impetuous nature and a rough exterior.” This endeared him to their hearts immediately, for even the mildest of us loves to think that he has a forbidding exterior.

The nuts vendor blew out his flare and rose to go home. This was a signal for the astrologer to bundle up too, since it left him in darkness except for a little shaft of green light which strayed in from somewhere and touched the ground before him. He picked up his cowrie shells and paraphernalia and was putting them back into his bag when the green shaft of light was blotted out.

A1) True/ False :                                                                                                                             (02)

Rewrite the following statements and state whether they are true or false. 1)The astrologer had left his village after informing everyone.

2)  The astrologer had a reasonable understanding of people's personal problems.

3)  The astrologer could tell his clients the solution to their problems even before they speak a single sentence.

4)  The astrologer could understand his client's problems because of his in-depth knowledge of astrology.

A2) Give reasons                                                                                                                             (02)

The astrologer could understand the problems of his clients within five minutes,

because ------

i)……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

ii)…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

A3) Find out proofs:                                                                                                                        (02)

Find out proofs from the extract that the astrologer was a false fortune teller with no ‘real’

knowledge of his ‘profession’. i)……………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii)…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

A4) Personal response:                                                                                                                  (02)

Do you think astrology is a true science? Write your opinion on this in about 50 words.

A5) Language study:                                                                                                                       (02)

i)   You have an impetuous nature and a rough exterior. ( Rewrite the sentence using "not only........................... but also )

ii)   The nuts vendor blew out his flare and rose to go home.

(Rewrite the sentence using ‘as soon as')

A6) Vocabulary:                                                                                                                              (02)

Find out words from the extract which mean:

1)   impulsive

2)   made likeable

3)   threatening

4)   a collection of articles used in a particular activity :

         B. Non-textual Grammar:                                                                                                             (03)

I)   Do as directed:

i)   Ramesh could see owl sitting on roof of his house.

(Insert appropriate articles wherever necessary and rewrite the sentence)

ii)   ……………… teaching the poem, the teacher told us......................... the poet.

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions and rewrite the sentence)

iii)    The Shatabdi Express is one of the fastest trains in India. (Rewrite the sentence beginning with 'Very Few.)

II)   Spot the error and rewrite the sentence:                                                                               (01)

i)   The teacher got angry on the students due to their misbehaviour.

 

Q. 2. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below :                        (12 Marks)

Have you ever wondered why soldiers are always clad in green? This is to enable them to camouflage themselves during wartime. Hiding in the jungles, their green attire blend into the surrounding trees and shrubs, making it difficult for the enemies to spot them.

Long before man make use of camouflaging, insects have already adopted the tactic of disguise to escape from the clutches of their predators. By having body colours close to those of the rocks and dried leaves, they catch less attention from the predators and hence

escape from being pursued. However, this kind of disguise works only if the insects remain still in the presence of their predators.

Butterflies and moths have developed a variety of camouflage strategies since they are quite defenceless and their predators - birds are abundant in supply. Many moth caterpillars resemble dead twigs while the young of certain species of butterflies appear like bird droppings. Adult butterflies and moths camouflage themselves too, in attempts to escape from their hunters -- birds who are superior gliders. Possessing wings which resemble dried leaves help certain butterflies and moths to hide among heaps of dried leaves when predators are around.

Fortunately, not all insects choose the art of disguise to escape from their predators; otherwise, the world would be so dull and colourless. There are insects which assimilate the bright body colours of bees and wasps to escape from being pursued by their predators. The concept of mimicry was derived, owing to the bees and wasps. Long ago, birds have already learnt to avoid brilliantly coloured wasps and bees in fear of their painful stings. Hence, over millions of years, many harmless insects have assimilated the bees and wasps by imitating their bright body colours and shapes. In this way, they appear dangerous to their predators and hence ward them off.

A1) Read the following statements and write down two statements which explain the theme of the extract:                                                                                                                                              (02)

1)   Camouflaging is an important tactic adopted by certain creatures for their survival.

2)   Soldiers are always clad in green because they have to hide in jungles.

3)   Sometimes trick is better than strength.

4)   One cannot live in this world without using camouflaging strategy.

A2) Find out:                                                                                                                                  (02)

Find out from the extract the camouflage strategies developed by the different insects.

A3) Inference                                                                                                                                (02)

‘Not all insects choose the art of disguise to escape their predators, otherwise the world

would be so dull and colourless’, this sentence implies that-------------------------------------------

 

 

 

A4) Personal Response :                                                                                                           (02)

Survival of species depends on their adaptations to the environment in which they live. Give your opinion on this in about 50 words.

A5) Language study:                                                                                                                  (02)

i)  Butterflies and moths have developed a variety of camouflage strategies. (Rewrite the sentence beginning with- 'A variety of................................. )

ii)    Insects have adopted the tactic of disguise to escape from the clutches of their predators. (Frame a Wh -question in order to get the underlined part as an answer)

A6) Vocabulary :                                                                                                                         (02)

Find out two pairs of synonymous words from the extract:

i)…………………..

ii)…………………..

Q.2 B) Summary:                                                                                                                       (03)

Prepare a summary of the extract given in Q.2 (A). Give it a suitable title. You may use the following points :

The tactic of disguise-body colours resembling surroundings -defenceless- ward off the predators

Q.2 C) Mind Mapping                                                                                                               (03)

Develop a 'Mind Mapping Frame / Design to show the different career options available for students after 12th standard. You can take help of the following points in order to develop each of them into further branches:

Arts/Commerce / Science Streams, technical course, Vocational career, Passion, Hobbies/Aptitude/ Skills Strength/ Weakness, Job opportunities.

 

SECTION II : POETRY
[Comprehension and Appreciation]
Q. 3. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below :                        (10 Marks)

No stir in the air, no stir in the sea, The ship was as still as she could be,

Her sails from heaven received no motion, Her keel was steady in the ocean.

 

Without either sign or sound of their shock The waves flow’d over the Inchcape Rock; So little they rose, so little they fell,

They did not move the Inchcape Bell.

 

The Abbot of Aberbrothok

Had placed that bell on the Inchcape Rock; On a buoy in the storm it floated and swung, And over the waves its warning rung

A1) Pick out :                                                                                                                                 (02)

Pick out the lines from the extract which suggest that there was no wind, the ship was calm and without movement.
A2) Give reasons :                                                                                                                        (02)

The sailors blessed the Abbot of Aberbrothok because

i)                                                                  

ii)                                                                

A3) Personal response :                                                                                                            (02)

Explain the moral in the poem in your own words- ‘As you sow, so shall you reap’.

A4) Poetic Device :                                                                                                                     (02)

Find out from the extract an example of following figures of speech:

i)   Alliteration

ii)   Inversion
A5) Creativity:                                                                                                                            (02)

Compose your own two poetic lines appreciating the good deed of the Abbot.

 
(B) Read the extract and write the appreciation based on the aspects given below:      (04)

Weavers, weaving at break of day,

Why do you weave a garment so gay?......

Blue as the wing of a halcyon wild,

We weave the robes of a new-born child.

 

Weavers, weaving at fall of night,

Why do you weave a garment so bright?........

Like the plumes of a peacock, purple and green, We weave the marriage-veils of a queen.

 

Weavers, weaving solemn and still,

What do you weave in the moonlight chill……

White as a feather and white as a cloud,

We weave a dead man’s funeral shroud.

About the poem/poet and significance of the title i)About the poem/poet and significance of the title.

ii)   The form and theme of the poem

iii)    Poetic style/poetic devices used

iv)   Inspirational message, values, morals reflected in the poem

v)   Special features

Your opinion and critical evaluation of the poem

SECTION III : WRITING SKILLS                                              (16 Marks)

                 Complete the activities as per the instructions given below :
A : Solve Any One of the Following:                                                                                         (04)

1.   Virtual message

Riya comes home from school and finds the door locked. Since she has duplicate key, she enters and finds a note from her mother kept on the table. In it, she explains that she had to rush to her office for some urgent meeting. She has also written that she should have her

lunch kept on the dining table. She should heat the food in the microwave oven if she wanted to, but she should be very careful while handling the switch.

Draft the message which Riya's mother left for her.

OR

2.   Statement of Purpose :                                                                                                           (04)

Read the personal details given below and prepare a suitable statement of purpose: Stanford University, USA is one of the leading Universities for Business studies. You have opted for Commerce in your Junior College, scored well in your std- X Board Examination. You made a profit in the stall in TROIKA event organized by your college. You wish to start your own business. Your hobbies are singing and reading books, you can easily get mixed with people.

OR

3 : Group Discussion:                                                                                                                    (04)

Jaya, Pranav, Salim and Naina are participating in a group discussion. The evaluator has given

them a topic ‘WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram are killing creativity:’ Write suitable dialogues for each participant given.

 

B. Solve Any One of the following

1.   Email :                                                                                                                                        (04)

You need a bonafide certificate for the opening of the savings account in State Bank of India for scholarship purpose. Write a formal E-mail to the Principal of your College requesting her to issue you the same.

OR

2.   Report Writing :                                                                                                                       (04)

English Association of your college had recently inaugurated its Wall Magazine in English - 'MUSE'. You are a member of English Association. Write a report on the inauguration ceremony with the help of the following points

i)   Inauguration of the function

ii)   Address by the Chief Guest

ii) Activities carried out

iv) Vote of Thanks

OR

3.   Framing Interview questions :                                                                                              (04)

Imagine that you have to interview a renowned Police Officer who gave his best services in COVID-19 situations. Frame a set of 8 -10 questions for the interview.

You may take help of the following points:

i) Problems faced during lockdown.

i) Number of working hours

i) Care taken during COVID-19

iv) Message etc.

C : Solve Any One of the following:

1. Speech :                                                                                                                                  (04)

You wish to take part in the elocution competition organized in your college. One of the topics there in is 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'. Prepare a speech with the help of the following points :

i) Need of girl education

i) Advantages of girl education

i) Need of the protection of girls.

OR

2. Compering :                                                                                                                          (04)

Imagine that you are a compere of the ‘Teacher's Day celebration’ of your college.

Write a script of the same with the help of the following points

i)   Introduction

ii)   Welcome speech

ii) Felicitation of teachers

iv)   Speech of the Chief guest

v)   Vote of thanks

OR

3.   Expansion of Idea :                                                                                                           (04)

Expand the idea inherent in the following proverb in about 100-150 words. 'Actions speak louder than words'

 

D. Solve Any One of the following:

1.   Film Review :                                                                                                                    (04)

Write a film review of a movie you have watched recently with the help of the following points:

i)   Story line

ii)   Characters

ii) Conflict

iv) Message

OR

2.   Blog Writing :                                                                                                                    (04)
Write a blog on the following topic in about 120 words.
‘Earth with no trees'

OR

3.   Appeal :                                                                                                                             (04)

Your college has organized a rally seeking help for the flood -affected people of Uttarakhand.

Prepare an appeal with the help of the following points: i)Attractive slogan

ii)   Use of logo

iii)    Rally led by well-known personality

iv)   Make a persuasive appeal

SECTION : IV

(LITERARY GENRE-NOVEL)                                                (16 Marks)
                 A) Complete the activities given below as per the instructions:                                         (02)

1.   Match the columns:

A                                                          B

a)   Novel on life of the author                   i) Tale of Genji

b)   Virginia Woolf                                        ii) Autobiographical novel

c)   Worlds' first novel                                 iii) Indian English novelist

d)   Mulk Raj Anand                                     iv) Stream of consciousness

2.   Pick out the odd element from the group:                                                                         (02)

a)   Salman Rushdie, Alice Walker, Kiran Desai, Arvind Adiga.

b)   Mary Shelley, Margaret Atwood, Nayantara Sahgal, Charlotte Bronte

C) Novel of manners, Gothic novels, stream of consciousness novel, Novels based on social issues

d) The Indian Field, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya, Evelina, Rajmohan's Wife.

 

B)   Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below:

1.   "Then why do we have to do P. T.? Why don't they take only the kids who need it?”

Find out the speaker, his / her tone, the style and significance of the dialogue.                (02)

2.   Give a brief character- sketch of ‘The Narrator’ in ‘To Sir, With Love’                              (02)
C)   Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below :

1.   Write 4-5 sentences on the "Time' theme of the extract in 'Around The World In Eighty Days' (02)

2.   There is a sudden twist in the climax of the novel. Explain by giving relevant examples from the extract of 'Around the world in eighty days’.                                                                         (02)

D)    Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below :

1.   Explain how the series of actions go from London to India by citing references from the extract of ‘The sign of Four’.                                                                                                                              (02)

2.   Miss Morstan plans to meet Sherlock Holmes in "The Sign of Four: Give reasons. (02)

 

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XI Annual Question Paper

 XI           ENGLISH   ANNUAL EXAMINATION                                                Time – 3Hrs-

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SECTION I : Prose

Q.1 A) Read the extract & complete the activities that follow.      12 marks

A1) Fill in the blanks.

The writer wanted to grow----------------

2)  The tractor rented by------------------ to plough the land.

3) The writer bought 10 kg of moong from---------------

4) Moru dada wanted to spray------------- on the moong crop.

          After I had paid the advance money for the land, I thought I would have some time to get familiar With farming. But Moru Dada, the broker who got us the land, had other ideas. He was keen that we plant moong at once. I was not prepared for this. I was still reading books and trying to figure out what we could saw and how we should go about it. Moru Dada was quite firm. He said the season was right for sowing moong and the best seeds were available in Surat in the adjacent state of Gujarat.

I made a quick trip to Surat and bought around 10 kilograms of moong. Moru Dada rented his tractor to plough the land and quickly planted moong all over the place.

A few days later, we were overjoyed to see tiny green leaves. I had never seen moong growing before and was thrilled at the sight. It was the same thrill I had felt as a young boy when I saw the first of the hibiscus I had planted bloom at the Railway Quarters in Vile Parle in Mumbai. I was grateful to have taken Moru’s advice.

The next thing Moru Dada wanted to do was spray some pesticide on the plants. He claimed that it would give a higher yield. This was something we did not want to do. We were clear that we would not use any chemicals and tried to explain it to him. He reacted as if we had suggested hara-kiri. It took a lot of convincing to ensure that Moru Dada and his friends did not use any chemicals on the form. They refused to understand how crops could grow without sprays.

Contrary to what everyone had told us, nature did her job and she needed no bribes to get the work done. Soon it was harvest time and we managed a respectable 300 kilograms. An awful lot of moong and with it a lot of confidence. Now I was certain the land was fertile and that it was possible to grow crops without chemicals. It was a major morale booster.

A2) Complete the following.                                                    2

The writer disagreed with Moru dada because-

1) --------------------------------------------------------------

2) --------------------------------------------------------------

A3) Give reason- The writer was reluctant to sow moong.

 

A4) Vocabulary.                                                                              2

Find words related to agriculture. (any 4)

A5) Personal response                                                      2

What do you think ‘Organic farming is the need of the time’. Explain.                  2

A6) Grammar.                                                                  2

Do as directed.

He reacted as if we had suggested hara-kiri.

(Pick out the main clause & sub-ordinate clause.)

I was reading books.

(Begin the sentence with ‘Books……’)

Q.1 B) Do as directed.                                                                          3

i) I have made this clear. (Rewrite it beginning with ‘this’) 

ii) Chose from the given options the correct sentence of past perfect tense.

a) Everyone gathered at the gate of the garden.

b) Eyeryone will gather at the gate of the garden. 

c) Everyone had gathered at the gate of the garden.

d) Everyone is gathering at the gate of the garden.

iii) The man walks-------the hill--------6.00 am. daily.

(Fill in the blanks with suitable ‘prepositions’) 

Q.1 C) Spot the error                                                                        1

1) Amit have to take care for his brother.

Q.2.A)  Read the first activity, read the extract and do all the activities: (12 Marks)

Al. Correct sentences : 

[Activity Testing Complex Factual/Global Understanding]                        2

 Based on the extract, pick out and write down the two correct sentences:

  (i)   You must choose the most difficult books you can find to read. 

  (ii)  You must choose what is likely to interest you.

  (iii) You must read books for pleasure.

  (iv) You should be constantly looking up new words in the dictionary.

  To read a lot is essential. It is stupid not to venture outside the examination ‘set books‘ or the textbooks you have chosen for intensive study. Read as many books in English as you can, not as a duty but for pleasure. Do not choose the most difficult books you find, with the idea of listing and learning as many new words as possible : choose what is likely to interest you and be sure in advance, that it is not too hard. You should not have to be constantly looking up new words in the dictionary, for that deadens interest and checks real learning. Look up a word here and there, but as a general policy try to push ahead, guessing what words mean from the context. It is extensive and not intensive reading that normally helps you to get interested in extra reading and thereby improve your English. You should enjoy the feeling which extensive reading gives. As you read you will become more and more familiar with words and sentence patterns you already know, understanding them better and better as you meet them in more and more contexts, some of which may differ only slightly from others.              

Some people say that we cannot learn to speak a language better with the help of a book. To believe that the spoken language and written language are quite different things. This is not so.

A2. Write down the different steps that are suggested to improve reading. 

[Activity Testing Inference/Interpretation]                                                2

 A3. Conclusion : [Activity Testing Conclusion/Guessing]                        2 

Explain what some people say about learning the spoken form of a language. 

A4. Vocabulary : [Activity Testing Vocabulary]                                                  2 

(1)  You should not have to be constantly looking up new words in' the dictionary, for that deadens interest and checks real learning. 

The underlined word here means :

(a) develops (b) deprives of (c) creates 

(2) You should enjoy the feeling which extensive reading gives.

      The underlined word here means :

(a) covering a large area (b) supplementary (C) creative

A5. Personal Response :                                                                            2

  What will you do to improve your English?

A6. Grammar : [Activity Testing Grammar]                                                      2

Rewrite the following sentences in the ways instructed: 

Some people say that we cannot learn to speak a language better with the help of a book.

(Rewrite it using ‘be able to’.)

(2)  It is extensive. (Make it a rhetorical question.)

Q.2.B)  Write a summary of the above extract with the help of the following points and suggest a suitable title:                                                                            3

 Points : Read a lot- outside the textbooks- for pleasure- avoid difficult books- read interesting ones- avoid dictionary- guess meanings- extensive and not intensive reading - different opinions.

Q.2 C) Read the following extract carefully and complete the note on ‘Delhi : The Capital of India,’ with its main points and sub-points given below :          3

Delhi is the capital of India. It is a very big city with a population of over eight million. It is a fascinating mixture of the old and the new. Delhi has some buildings and monuments that are more than a thousand years old, alongside the most modern towering structures. Delhi is mini India where people from all corners of the country have come to live. The roads of Delhi are awfully crowded and you can find both bullock carts and the most modern motor cars.

Delhi is the seat of the Government of India, the centre of business, trade and industry. Connaught Place and Chandni Chowk are the two most famous shopping centres of Delhi. The Qutub Minar and the Red Fort are among the oldest buildings of historical interest. Delhi has a zoo, several museums, art galleries, amusement parks and theatres. It has three universities and a number of medical and engineering colleges.

Delhi has an extreme climate. In summer, the day temperature may shoot up to 44° Celsius and in winter, the night temperature may fall to 3° Celsius. Delhi is one of the greenest capital cities in the world.

Title- Delhi : The Capital of India

I : Characteristics       : i) densely populated

                                       ii) mixture of old and new

                                       iii) mini India

                                       iv) greenest capital city

ii  : Shopping centres: i) -----------------------

                                     ii) Chandni Chowk

iii  : Historical buildings : i) Qutub Minar

                                           ii) ----------------------

iv  : ---------------------------: i) ------------------------

                                            ii) museums

                                            iii) art gallaries

                                            iv)-----------------------

                                            v) three universities

                                            vi) medical, engineering colleges

v  :  Climatic conditions : i) ---------------------------

                                           ii) 3oCelsius in winter

SECTION II :  Poetry

Q. 1A) Read the given extract and complete the given activities.      10 marks

A1)  Choose the correct alternative for the given lines. Focus on the inference of the poet. 2

‘Earth has not anything to show more fair:’

 The line means:

(1) The poet thinks that the place was not so good.

(2) The poet thinks that there is another place which is more beautiful than this.

(3) The poet thinks that there is no place on the earth which is as beautiful as this one.

(2) ‘Dull would he be of soul who could pass by’ 

The line means

(1) One can walk over the bridge and ignore the surrounding beauty.

 (2) One can halt at the place to enjoy the beauty.

(3) Anyone with an appreciative mind would not be able to ignore the beauty.

Upon Westminster Bridge

Earth has not anything to show more fair :  

Dull would he be of soul who could pass by,

A sight so touching in its majesty: 

This city now doth, like a garment, wear

The beauty of the morning; silent, bare, Ships,

towers, domes, theatres, and temples lie 

Open unto the fields and to the sky; 

All bright and glittering in the smokeless air.

Never did sun more beautifully steep

In his first splendour, valley, rock, or hill;

“ Ne'er saw I, never felt, a calm, so deep !

 The river glideth at his own sweet will :

Dear God! the very houses seem asleep;

 And all that mighty heart is lying still !

A2)  From the poem, find the lines that express the poet’s feeling.  2 

A3)  Personal Response:                                                                    2

You might have visited bridge. Name the sights you could see from the bridge.

A4) Poetic Device:                                                                                                2

Find out examples of personification & inversion from the poem.      

A5) Compose four poetic lines on the ‘Nature.’                                      2

B) Appreciation :                                                                                                      4

Read the following poem and write an appreciation of the poem in about 100-150    words

“ There is Another Sky”

There is another sky, 

Ever serene and. fair, 

And there is another sunshine, 

Though it be darkness there; 

Never mind faded forests, Austin, 

Never mind silent fields-

 Here is a little forest;

Whose leaf is ever green;

Here is a brighter garden, 

Where not a frost has been, 

In its unfading flowers

 I hear the bright‘ bee hum: 

Prithee,  my brother,

 Into my garden? come! ..

                          Emily Dickenson.

Use the following points for'appreciation'. ( any 4) 

i) About the poem and its title.

ii) Theme

iii) Language, poetic devices and special features.

          iv)Message/values/morals in the poem.

v) Your opinion about the poem.

SECTION  III  : Writing Skills

A1) Letter Writing.                                                                      4

Write an application to the Principal of your college for issuing bonafide certificate for scholarship. You may take the help of following points.

You are studying in 11th class.

Online scholarship form filling started.

Due date is very near.

Bonafide is mandatory for scholarship.

OR

 A2) E-mail Writing.                                                                    4

Compose an E-mail to send the honorable person of your area to attain annual function program of your college as the chief guest.

You may take the help of following suggestions.

Receivers mail ID

Subject

Date and schedule of program

Valuable guidance from guest.

B1) Expansion of Ideas.                                                                4

‘ Expand the following idea in about 150 words with the help of the following points.

‘Pen is mightier than the Sword’

Points : Importance of writing.‘ Power of words , Social awareness, writer’s role in bringing about the change.

OR

B2) Blog Writing.                                                               4

Write a blog post in proper format on the following topic.

‘ Tree Conservation’

Points:  * Problem of Pollution

Depletion of natural resources

Trees prevent soil erosion

Live in harmony with nature

C1) Appeal Writing                                                                              4

 Prepare an appeal to make the general public aware of the need for ‘Eye Donation’. Make use of the following points :

* Prepare an attractive slogan

* make a persuasive appeal

* mention the importance of eye donation

* add your own ideas

OR

C2) View-Counter view                                                                                     4

Prepare a paragraph to be used for the Counterview section of the following topic: Junior college Students should be allowed to carry their mobile handsets to college.

View-section

                                    Mobile handsets are Essential Today 

                                    “ Technology has become part and parcel of life.                                                                     

 Parents can trace the whereabouts of their children.

Helpful to -find out portion covered during their absence.

Helpful to communicate during crises.

D1) Interview                                                                      4

Imagine that you are a journalist and you have been assigned the task of   interviewing a film actor/ actress. 

Frame a set of 8 to 10 questions to interview him/her.

OR

D2) Speech Writing.                                                                        4

Prepare a speech to be given on World Environment Day requesting your classmates not to use items made of plastic.

You may use the following points:

Harmful effects of plastic

Methods to stop the use of plastic

Alternatives to plastic

SECTION IV :  Drama

 Q.5.A1) With reference to One Act Play features write the answer of this activity. 

Match the pairs. (Write A part and answer of each)                                2

A                                                  B

i) Characters          a) Single and dominant

ii) PIot                        b) limited                                                                

iii) Theme                  c) Of time, place & action observed

iv)Unity                  d) Simple

A2) Fill in the blanks.                                                                                2                                                       

i) Drama is an---------visual medium.

  ii) The plot has a beginning, a  -------  and an end. 

iii) The types of drama are tragedy, -----------,and tragic comedy.

iv) The-------is the main character in the play.

A3) Define Drama                                                                              2

A4) List the four elements of Drama.                                            2

Q.5.B1) From the sentences given below, pick out the correct ones :      2

(1) A ragged man tries to go down the flight of steps leading to the water.

(2) The sergeant ignores the ragged man.

(3) The ragged man was one of the judges on the train.

(4) The ragged man tries to persuade the Sergeant to let him go down the steps.

B2) Answer in words/phrases:                                                      2

(1) A reward kept for a man on placard:                 --------------------

(2) The sergeant asks the man to go back to:          --------------------

Q.5.B) Answer in about 50 words to the questions based on One Act Play.

B3) Character - Describe the character of ‘Sergeant.’ 2

B4) Theme  - Write the theme of the play ‘ The Rising of the Moon’.                2