H.S.C. Preliminary Examination 22-23
Subject:English Max.Marks:80 Max.Time:3 hrs
Instructions :
i) All questions are compulsory. There may be internal options.
ii) Answers are to be written in complete sentences. One word answers or incomplete sentences will not be given credit.
iii) Figures/web-diagrams/charts/tables etc should be drawn and presented completely with proper answers written as instructed.
iv) Use of colour pens/pencils etc is not allowed. (Use only blue/black pens )
Section I: Textual Passage
Q1. A. Read the following extract and do the activities: (12)
The eight-and-a-half-hour-long day inside the hide was a fruitful as the Jambha tree standing tall on the edge of Umbarzara. Before wrapping up my day at this natural waterhole, I took entries of the avifauna in my field work. Since I was alone, I rushed to Pitezari village where I was stationed. I camouflaged the hide, took my essentials, and came out of the hide and stretched out to my heart's content. I lifted my camera bag and took the familiar trial to Pitezari. Negotiating the webbed leaves of Teakwood and Moha trees, trying to make minimal sound, I was treading cautiously among the wood. Walking alone in a jungle needs more alertness than walking with a companion. I was alone here like a fox. Following the trial silently, watching with wide-open eyes, my ears were grasping a variety of sound stunned me...
'Khyak! Khyak! KhyakoSS Khyak!'
It was a Langur alarm call. The leader of the gang of Langurs was sitting on the tall tree making alarm calls out of fear. Rest of the Langur brigade continued raising the alarm calls. The network of alarm calls was expanding its range as the petrified Langurs speeded to the trees near and far and secured their places on treetops. All this upheaval was created by only one animal's presence- a Leopard. Many animals make alarm calls when they see a predator- Tiger or a Leopard nearby. The Langur is more reliable when it comes to finding clues about the presence of the apex predators in the jungle. The mighty elusive Leopard of Umbarzara was out of his liar. He was on the prowl. The stealthily moving figure in spotted gold- black cloak was spied by these Langurs. Even the small ones from the legion of Langurs were giving alarm calls.
'Chyak! Chyak!'
I stayed put. Gauged the leader Langur's target sight and scanned the area visually. Took some steps. Stopped again. A fresh scat was lying before me on the trail. The bluish-purple flies were hovering over it. I was sure that the Leopard was somewhere near. The distant alarm call of four-horned antelope was adding to the chaos.
A1 Complete the given flowchart about the writer’s activities. (2)
A2 Enlist the clues which confirmed the presence of a leopard. (2)
A3 Complete. (2)
‘I was alone like a fox.’ The writer compares himself to the fox because ……....
A4
State what precautions you would take after finding yourself lost in a jungle. (2)
A5 Do as directed. (2)
i. The langur is the most reliable in finding clues in jungle about predators. (Choose the correct alternative that gives the transformation of the given sentence in Positive Degree)
No other animal in jungle is as reliable as langur in finding clues about predators in jungle.
No other langur is as reliable as other animals in finding clues about predators in jungle.
Langur is as reliable as other animals in jungle in finding clues about predators.
Very few animals in jungle are as reliable as langur in finding clues about predators in jungle.
ii. I camouflaged the hide...
(Choose correct alternative that has Simple Present Tense form.) a) I camouflage the hide
I am camouflaging the hide
I have camouflaged the hide
I can camouflage the hide
A6
Find a word from the extract which mean the following: (2)
To hide oneself by covering up with natural or artificial material to mislead the enemy.
Finishing the work
Making oneself safe from danger
iv. To successfully walk over
B) Language Study (4)
I) Do as directed / Transformation of Sentence
i) There was farmer who grew superior quality rice and every year, his rice won prizes in state competition. (Insert appropriate articles )
ii) Saina Nehwal was introduced ………….Karate ………. A tender age but abandoned it when she was told to stop it.(Rewrite using an appropriate preposition)
iii) The quiz master said “When did Quit India Movement take place ?” (Choose correct option)
a) The quiz master said that when Quit India Movement had taken place.
b) The quiz master asked that when Quit India Movement had taken place
c) The quiz master asked when Quit India Movement had taken place.
d) The quiz master asked when was Quit India Movement taken place.
II) Spot the error and rewrite the sentence.
Sonali is more shorter than her sister.
Q.2 A) Read the extract carefully and completes the activities that follow: [12]
Al. Read the following sentences and write down only the true sentences: (2)
(i) Srikanth's parents being wealthy decided to look after him, and educate him.
(ii) Srikanth has been listed in the list of super achievers under the age of thirty from Asia by Forbes.
(iii) Srikanth missed a great chance because he could not take the Joint Entrance Examination for IIT.
(iv) Srikanth has started a Support Service Platform to re-establish, nurture and integrate differently abled people from the society.
When he was born everyone advised' his parents to get rid of the kid as he was blind. But his parents, who were not affluent by any counts, chose to take care of him, that too, to the best of their abilities and gave him education. Forbes has named him in the list of super achievers from Asia under the age of 30 but visually challenged Srikant Bollah is in no mood to celebrate. His goal is to get in to the Forbes list of richest person - and he won't settle for anything else.
Such is the determination of the 25 year-old, who was born blind and overcome all adversities to become the first international blind student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and now heads a Rs 30 crore ($4.6 million) company. Visiting manufacturing plants in different locations in Telangana and Karnataka, attending business meetings and, in between, troubleshooting over the phone, the CEO of Bollant Industries is a busy man.
Born in a family of farmers in Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh, life has been one long struggle for him. After passing his class 10th exam he chose the science stream for the plus- two stage but was not permitted to write the Joint Entrance Exam for IIT- aspirants as he was blind. "I said when IIT doesn't want me, I don't want IIT either. Let me find the best opportunity in the world- better than IIT. MIT being the top school in the world. I always wanted to go there and I went there," said Srikanth, who was B.SC.in management from MIT When his bachelor's course was ending, few questions hindered Srikanth he decided to give up the 'golden opportunity.' in corporate America and came back to India in search of answer to his question.
Srikanth Bollah set up a support service platform to rehabilitate, nurture and integrate dif- ferently abled people in society. Srikanth helped about 300 students in acquiring educational and vocational rehabilitations. Later, when he thought about their employment he built this company which now employs 150 differently abled people. Srikanth's three most important life lessons are show compassion and make people rich. Include people in your life and remove loneliness, and lastly do something good; it will come back to you. Srikanth Bollah, the guy who was born blind is now a new ray of hope for many people.
A2. Give reasons:
(i) Srikanth decided to study in MIT because……………………. (2)
A3.Give evidence:
Srikanth Bollah wanted to do something different for the physically handicapped people from India, so he raised a platform for them to come up in life. Find out a proof from the extract to support it. (2)
A4 Personal Response:
Srikanth though blind started a platform for other disabled people. Describe your own views in about 5 to 6 sentences about us though we being abled people lags behind in providing help to raise them up to other abled peoples level. (2)
A5 Language study: (2)
(1) Srikanth helped about 3000 students in acquiring educational and vocational rehabilitation. (Change the voice)
(ii) When his bachelor's course was ending, few questions hindered Srikanth.
(Rewrite the sentence by using 'No sooner..........than..................)
A6 Vocabulary: (2)
Find out the antonyms for the following words from the extract and rewrite:
(a) poor (b) prohibited (c) demolish (d) exclude
Q.2 B) Write a summary of the above extract with a suitable title. (3)
Q2. C. Develop a ‘Mind Mapping’ frame/design using your ideas/thoughts/concepts to illustrate / develop on the topic, ‘Benefits of English Language’. (3)
Section II: Poetry
Q.3 (A) Read the given extract and complete the activities given below: (10)
Is anybody happier because you passed his way?
Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today?
This day is almost over, and its toiling time is through;
Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you?
Did you give a cheerful greeting to the friend who came along?
Or a churlish sort of "Howdy" and then vanish in the throng?
Were you selfish pure and simple as you rushed along the way,
Or is someone mighty grateful for a deed you did today?
Can you say tonight, in parting with the day that's slipping fast,
That you helped a single brother of the many that you passed?
Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said;
Does a man whose hopes were fading now with courage look head?
Did you waste the day, or lose it, was it well or sorely spent?
Did you leave a trail of kindness or a scar of discontent?
As you close your eyes in slumber do you think that God would say, You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today?
A1 Complete the following web. (2)
A2 You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today? Explain the meaning of these lines. (2)
A3 How does your ‘good deeds’ help others to rejoice? (2)
A4 Name and explain the figure of speech –“Can you say tonight, in parting with the day that's slipping fast” (2)
A5 With the help of following words compose four lines. (2)
……………….……………….. .Share
……………..…………………. Give
………………..………………...Care
……………….……………….…live
Q3. B. Read the following poem and write an appreciation of it with the help of the following points: (4)
Small towns always remind me of death.
My hometown lies calmly amidst the trees,
it is always the same,
in summer or winter,
with the dust flying,
or the wind howling down the gorge.
Just the other day someone died.
In the dreadful silence we wept
looking at the sad wreath of tuberoses.
Life and death, life and death,
only the rituals are permanent.
The river has a soul.
In the summer it cuts through the land
like a torrent of grief. Sometimes,
sometimes, I think it holds its breath
seeking a land of fish and stars
The river has a soul.
It knows, stretching past the town,
from the first drop of rain to dry earth
and mist on the mountaintops,
the river knows
the immortality of water.
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
Section III : Writing Skills
Q4. A. Complete the activities as per the instructions given below. (16)
A1. Attempt any one of the following. (4)
Imagine that you have to leave your hostel room to attend to a relative coming at the city hospital from your native place. Draft a message in about 100/150 words giving reason of your absence at the birthday party of your roommate at the hostel. Give your own reasons to support your message.
OR
You are highly passionate towards becoming a successful entrepreneur and therefore want to peruse your higher education in “Business Management”. Your background and skills have motivated you towards business and now you seek admission to accomplish a degree in “Business Management” at a reputed university. Prepare a ‘statement of purpose’ in about 100 to 150 words, which will help you to get admission to this University.
OR
Imagine that you have recently discussed with your friends on ‘Women Empowerment and Equality, write the same discussion in the form of dialogues that you have experienced. Write suitable dialogues for each participant giving his/her opinion on the given topic.
A2. Attempt any one of the following. (4)
Draft an E-mail in a proper format to be sent to a famous and distinguished personality in order to invite him/her for the “Prize Distribution” programme organized by the college authorities and to be held at your junior college campus. Give complete programme schedule and details about the event.
OR
You have visited your uncle who is a primary teacher in a “Zilla Parishad School”. Being the regular contributor to your College Magazine, write a report in about 100-150 words, adding all information and the overall experience of your visit.
OR
Imagine, you have to conduct an interview of a distinguished personality in the field of HEALTH. With the help of the given table and points draft questions on the given fields associated with the personality. (Do not change the sequence of the questions)
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. Primary training
5. Opportunity
6. Accomplishments
7. Target/Goals
8. Suggestion
A3. Attempt any one of the following. (4)
Write a speech on ‘Courtesy is the light of life’ with the following points.
People have a good impression of you.
You will be acknowledge and appreciated by all.
You will be happier and contented with life.
OR
Imagine that you are a comparer of ‘Reading Day Programmes’ at your school to mark the birth anniversary of Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Prepare a script for the same with the help of following points.
Introduction.
Importance of the Day.
Reading for pleasure and profit.
Speech by your principal.
Different activities and felicitation of winners.
Vote of thanks.
OR
Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below. Write your answer in about 100 to 120 words. ‘Speech is Silver but Silence is Golden.
Discuss the both topics
Importance of listening and Speaking at appropriate time
Supporting your argument with examples.
Conclusion
A4. Attempt any one of the following. (4)
Write a review of the film that you remember you’ve watched and can’t forget easily. Give details about the movie using following supporting points.
Title of the film.
The star cast and production house (if you remember).
The gist of the plot.
The reason you like the film.
Your favourite scene from the movie.
Your opinion and recommendation.
OR
Write a ‘Blog’ in a proper format on ‘recipe of my favourite dish’, with the help of the following points. (100-150 words)
Type of dish
Why you like it
Steps
OR
Prepare an ‘Appeal’ on the topic ‘Help us to end child labour with the help of the following points. (100-150 words)
Details
Special features
Need of drive
✔ Appeal to society *Add your points
Section IV: Novel (16)
Q5. A1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers. (2)
1. Eighteenth century gifted mankind with………………………
(Drama and poetry/ Novel and drama /Poetry and novel /Novel and periodical essays)
2. The famous trio of Indian writers is …………. ……….
(Mulkraj Anand, R.K.Narayan, Raja Rao / Amitav Ghosh, Manohar Malgaonkar, Mulkraj Anand / Amitav Ghosh ,R.K.Narayan,Arvind Adiga)
3 Write in chronological order
Murasaki Shikibu’s Tale of Genji
Greek Romances
The appearance of magazines and newspapers
Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales
4. Novella is greater in length than Novel (State true or False)
A2. Match the following. (2)
A
B
1. Agatha Christie
a) stream of consciousness
2. William James
b) crime fiction
3. George Eliot
c) science-based novels
4. Mary Shelly
d) psychological novels
B1.Miss Philips effectively handled the questioning session. Give supporting details in the novel ‘To Sir with Love’ (2)
B2. Write a short note on the character sketch of Ricky Braithwaite (2)
C1. Explain how the time gained of a full day is revealed to Mr. Fogg. (2)
C2. Winning the heart is preferred to the winning of wager. Express by supporting the details of ‘Around the world in eighty days’. (2)
D1. ‘Narrate the case of Miss Morstan in your words. (2)
D2. Explain the theme of The Sign of Four. (2)
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