The document contains information about an English language exam, including instructions, sample reading comprehension questions, and writing prompts. Some key details:
- The exam is divided into 4 sections: reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and literature/textbooks.
- Section A contains a reading passage about the origins of the ancient Greek Olympics followed by 5 multiple choice questions.
- The other sections include a reading comprehension activity with a poem, a passage for completing sentences, and writing prompts on various topics.
The document contains information about an English language exam, including instructions, sample reading comprehension questions, and writing prompts. Some key details:
- The exam is divided into 4 sections: reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and literature/textbooks.
- Section A contains a reading passage about the origins of the ancient Greek Olympics followed by 5 multiple choice questions.
- The other sections include a reading comprehension activity with a poem, a passage for completing sentences, and writing prompts on various topics.
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cbse paper for english and literature for class 10
The document contains information about an English language exam, including instructions, sample reading comprehension questions, and writing prompts. Some key details:
- The exam is divided into 4 sections: reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and literature/textbooks.
- Section A contains a reading passage about the origins of the ancient Greek Olympics followed by 5 multiple choice questions.
- The other sections include a reading comprehension activity with a poem, a passage for completing sentences, and writing prompts on various topics.
The document contains information about an English language exam, including instructions, sample reading comprehension questions, and writing prompts. Some key details:
- The exam is divided into 4 sections: reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and literature/textbooks.
- Section A contains a reading passage about the origins of the ancient Greek Olympics followed by 5 multiple choice questions.
- The other sections include a reading comprehension activity with a poem, a passage for completing sentences, and writing prompts on various topics.
SECTION A (Reading) (15 Marks) ENGLISH (Language and Literature) Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum marks : 80 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS : (i) The Question Paper is divided into four Sections. Section A : Reading Comprehension 15 marks Section B : Writing 15 marks Section C : Grammar 15 marks Section D : Literature/Text Books 35 marks (ii) All questions are compulsory. (iii) Marks are indicated against each question. 1. Read the passage given below and choose the most appropriate answer to each question out of the options that follow: 1x5= 5 marks In ancient times, the Olympics were associated with Greek religious festivals. Life in ancient Greece revolved around their gods. The Greeks believed that their gods were immortal, and more powerful than human beings., They honoured their gods with festivals devoted to sports. The most important of these festivals were the four national festivals. They were open to sportsmen from all Greek regions and colonies. Each of the festivals was held at a different place and was celebrated in honour of a particular god. The Olympic games were held in Olympia which was an important religious centre in ancient Greece. A magnificent temple was built there in honour of the god, Zeus. He was regarded as the ruler of both gods and men. People tried to please Zeus by excelling in sports, and many contests of skill and strength were held. It was believed that the Olympic games were founded by the Greek hero, Hercules who was known as the son of the god, Zeus. He performed twelve seemingly im- possible tasks to become the greatest of all Greek heroes. He cleaned in a single day King Augeas' stables which was an impossible task. The king was fabulously rich and had thousands and thousands of animals. So his stables were extremely dirty and full of stink. Hercules redirected the course of the river, Alpheus through 41 the stables of the king. All the muck and dirt were washed out in a single day. To celebrate this achievement he started the Olympic games in honour of his father, Zeus. (a) The Greeks celebrated festivals devoted to sport to ................... . (i) gain physical strength (ii) honour their gods (iii) get power (iv) become immortal (b) In ancient Greece the Olympic games were held .................. . (i) in Greek regions (ii) in colonies (iii) at religious centres (iv) at Olympia (c) They honoured Zeus by ................... . (i) building magnificent temples (ii) excelling in sports (iii) excelling in contests of skill and strength (iv) doing all of the above things (d) The impossible task performed by Hercules was .................. . (i) the cleaning of Augeas' stables in a day (ii) removing the muck and dirt from the king's stables (iii) redirecting the course of the river through the stables (iv) all of the above (e) The word/phrase in the passage which means 'deathless' is ..................... . (i) gods (ii) immortal (iii) human beings (iv) religious centre 42 2. Read the poem given below and choose the most appropriate answer to each question out of the options that follow: 1x5=5 marks Oh, books, what books they used to know, Those children living long ago! So please, oh please, we beg, we pray, Go throw your TV set away, And in its place you can install A lovely bookshelf on the wall. Then fill the shelves with lots of books, Ignoring all the dirty looks, ........ Fear not, because we promise you That, in about a week or two Of having nothing else to do, They'll now begin to feel the need Of having something to read. And once they start - oh boy, oh boy! You watch the slowly growing joy That fills their hearts. They'll grow so keen They'll wonder what they'd ever seen In that ridiculous machine ............ Roald Dahl (a) The word, 'they' in the first line refers to ................ . (i) writers (ii) children living in the present times (iii) children living in the olden days (iv) parents of children (b) The poet wants the T.V. set to be replaced with .............. . (i) gadgets (ii) bookshelves filled with lots of books 43 (iii) bookshelves (iv) showcases (c) The poet is sure that the children would begin to read the books within a week or two because they .................. . (i) will have no other work (ii) will have no television (iii) will have books in the shelves (iv) with no work, will feel the need for something to read (d) Once the children start reading they will get .................. . (i) joy (ii) surprise (iii) excitement (iv) thrill (e) The tone of the poem is ........................ . (i) sad (ii) humorous (iii) happy (iv) satirical 3. Read the passage given below and complete the sentences that follow: 1x5= 5 marks Once a carpenter went looking for a job. He approached a building contractor, and got a job at a decent salary and good working conditions. The carpenter was thrilled and determined to do his best. His boss provided him with tools and showed him the place where he was supposed to work. At the end of the first day, the carpenter prepared fifteen doors. His boss was happy with his performance and congratulated him. The carpenter tried harder the next day but he was able to prepare only 10 doors. The third day he tried even harder, but he could prepare only seven. Day after day he was preparing less and less doors. "I must be losing my strength," the carpenter thought. He went to the boss and apologized, saying that he could not understand what was going on. "When was the 44 last time you sharpened your tools ?" the boss asked. "Sharpen! I had no time to sharpen my tools. I have been busy trying to prepare doors," said the carpenter. Most of us never update our skills. We think that whatever we have learned is enough. (a) The carpenter approached the building contractor because ....................... . (b) The carpenter became extremely happy because he ................... . (c) The boss congratulated him because ......................... . (d) His boss advised him .................... . (e) The word in the passage which means the same as 'asked someone for some- thing' is ........................ . SECTION B Writing 15 Marks 4. You are Arun/ Arunima staying at Room No. 15, Ramjas School Hostel, Paharganj, Delhi. Write a letter in not more than 100 words requesting your father to permit you to go with your friends on an adventure trip organized by your boarding school. 6 marks OR Employing minor children, both boys and girls, as full time domestic helps is a common feature. Write a letter in not more than 100 words to the Editor, 'The Times of India' advocating the need to stop such a practice which deprives the children of their basic rights. 5. The rate of crime in Delhi does not fall down in spite of all the efforts made by the police. It seems that either the number of police personnel is less in proportion to the population or they are ill equipped in terms of training and arms. Write an article in not more than 120 words on the state of crime in Delhi and how to solve it. You are Sunita/Sumit. 6 marks OR Nowadays just about everyone owns a cellphone. Most of the users do not follow even the basic rules of cellphone conduct. Write a speech in not more than 120 words to be delivered in the school assembly to apprise the fellow students of cellphone etiquette. Use the hints given below. You are Kartik/Kritika. speak loudly, distracting others 45 take a phone call in the middle of a conversation, a meeting, even at a funeral etc. listen to songs at a volume disturbing others exercise self-restraint, use earphones, keep in silent mode at hospitals, meetings etc. 6. Cloud burst in Leh brought great destruction to life and property of the people. The area remained disconnected from the rest of the country for a number of days. Your school actively participated in providing relief to the affected people. Write a report in about 80 words for your school magazine. You are Bijendra / Bimlesh, Secretary, Leh Relief Committee, Pioneer Academy, Saket, New Delhi. 3 marks OR Tomorrow is your grandfather's birthday. The children of your family want to cel- ebrate it with great enthusiasm but without letting him know about the preparations you want to make. Write a dialogue, in about 80 words, which you might have with your family members about the plans that you have in your mind. SECTION C Grammar 15 Marks 7. Read the passage given below. Fill in the blanks by choosing the most appropriate word/words from the given options. x6=3 marks The last solar eclipse of the 20th century (a) ..................... place on 11th August 1999. It (b) ......................... by millions of people all over the world. Being the last great heavenly event it (c) .............................. the world's most watched one. This eclipse (d) ......................... a more thickly (e) .......................... area of the earth (f) ......................... any of its predecessors. (a) (i) was taken (ii) took (iii) was taking (iv) had taken (b) (i) was seen (ii) were seen (iii) was seeing (iv) has seen (c) (i) were (ii) is being (iii) has been (iv) was (d) (i) covered (ii) was covered (iii) had covered (iv) has covered (e) (i) populace (ii) population (iii) populated (iv) popular (f) (i) than (ii) at (iii) in (iv) of 46 8. Given below are the notes taken by a reporter who visited the city which was lashed by heavy rains. Study the given notes and complete the following paragraph by filling in the spaces from the given options. 1x3=3 marks rain submerges the city in water brings traffic to a complete halt M.C.D. receives 223 complaints of waterlogging claims, - officials in the field to supervise the arrangements City sinks, 223 waterlogging complaints It rained heavily on Wednesday. The city (a) ..................... in water and the traffic (b) ................ . A total of 223 complaints of waterlogging (c) ........................ by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi from across the city. The civic agency claimed its officials were in the field to supervise the arrangements to clear the water. (a) (i) is submerging (ii) was submerged (iii) was submerging (iv) submerged (b) (i) was brought to a complete halt (ii) has been brought to a complete halt (iii) will be brought to a complete halt (iv) is brought to a compete halt (c) (i) has been received (ii) will be received (iii) are received (iv) were received 9. The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each line against which a blank is given. Write the incorrect word and the correction in your answer sheet against the correct blank number as given in the example. Remember to un derline the word that you have supplied. x6=3 marks Marcopolo was one of a first e.g. a the Europeans to exploring China. His (a) 47 father and uncle ask him to (b) travel with him from Italy to (c) China on horseback. He started his journey on 1271. He claimed in (d) their travel book that there he saw (e) the huge palace of Kublai Khan. His travel book latter inspired (f) another adventurer, Christopher Columbus. 10. Look at the words and phrases given below. Rearrange them to form meaningful sentences as shown. 1x3=3 marks For example: the / a picnic / to / Ishita's class / went / on / zoo Ishita's class went on a picnic to the zoo. (a) the zoo / children / in / many animals / saw (b) whole zoo / It / to see / the / 4 hours / took them (c) orange juice / they / and / drank / tired / got 11. Read the dialogue given below between two friends, Nitin and Reshma and complete the paragraph that follows by filling in the gaps appropriately. 1x3=3 marks Nitin : Do you have a new story book, Reshma ? Reshma : No, I haven't but I like story books. Nitin : Mala has a lovely book with many beautiful pictures. Let us go and look at them. Nitin asked Reshma (a) .................... . Reshma told him that she hadn't but stated (b) ............................. story books. Nitin told her that Mala had a lovely book with many beautiful pictures. He suggested that (c) ...................... and look at them. SECTION D Text Books 35 Marks 12. Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 4x2=8 marks 48 (a) Midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore sits a piece of heaven that must have drifted from the kingdom of god. This land of rolling hills is inhabited by a proud race of martial men, beautiful women and wild creatures. Coorg, or Kodagu, the smallest district of Kamataka, is home to evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations. (i) What does 'a piece of heaven' in the passage refer to ? (ii) Which kind of animals are we likely to see at Coorg ? (iii) What is Coorg known for? (iv) Which word in the passage means the same as 'warlike/brave'? (b) ''CHAI-GARAM..... garam-chai," a vendor called out in a high-pitched voice. He came up to their window and asked, "Chai, sa'ab ?" "Give us two cups," Pranjol said. They sipped the steaming hot liquid. Almost everyone in their compartment was drinking tea too. (i) Where does the above scene take place? (ii) For whom does Pranjol order two cups of tea ? (iii) Which sentence in the passage shows the popularity of tea? (iv) Which word in the passage means the same as 'one who sells things' ? 13. Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate options. Attempt any two. 3x2=6 marks I Don't eat that chocolate, Amanda! Remember your acne, Amanda! Will you please look at me when I'm speaking to you, Amanda! (a) The speaker in the above lines is .................... . . (i) Amanda's neighbour (ii) Amanda's friend (iii) Amanda's mother (iv) Amanda's physician 49 (b) She is advised not to eat the chocolate because eating of chocolate .................... . (i) causes skin problems (ii) spoils the habits (iii) is not good for children (iv) is a very costly habit (c) The person addressed here is listening to the advice .................... . (i) inattentively (ii) angrily (iii) attentively (iv) indifferently II "But I can get a hair-dye And set such colour there, Brown, or black, or carrot, That young men in despair May love me for myself alone And not my yellow hair." (a) 'I' in the above lines is ............... . . (i) a young man (ii) an old religious man (iii) God (iv) a young woman (b) The colour of the hair of the person referred to above is .................. . (i) yellow (ii) brown (iii) black (iv) carrot 50 (c) The speaker is ready to get the hair dyed ..................... . (i) jet black (ii) the colour which suits her/him the best (iii) any colour so that young men may love her for herself (iv) any colour so that young woman may love him for himself III I stand and look at them long and long. They do not sweat and whine about their condition, (a) 'They' in the above lines are ............... . (i) human beings (ii) animals (iii) the poets (iv) the audience (b) The author keeps looking at them for long because he ........... . (i) never finds them unhappy or dissatisfied (ii) finds them calm and peaceful (iii) feels more at home with them (iv) all of the above (c) They are unlike human beings who are ................ . (i) always complaining (ii) calm and quiet (iii) contented (iv) not prone to anger 14. Answer any three of the following questions in 40-50 words each. 2x3=6 marks (a) What happened when Maxwell took Mijbil to the bathroom? What did Mijbil do two days after that? (b) Why did the baker and his family always look happy and prosperous? (c) Why does Chubukov suspect Lomov when he comes to his house? 51 (d) Why do most of the visitors keep away from Coorg during the monsoons? When do they resume their journey? Give reasons. 15. Answer the following question in about 80 words. 5 marks Write a character sketch of Valli. OR What did Buddha say about death and suffering? 16. Answer the following question in about 80 words. 4 marks What social attitudes are presented in the story, 'Bholi" ? How does Bholi's teacher help her overcome these barriers? OR M. Loisel was a simple, understanding and loving husband. Substantiate your an- swer from the story that you have read. 17. Answer any two of the following questions in 40-50 words each. 3x2=6 marks (a) How did the people at the law firm receive the narrator? (b) What lesson did Ebright learn when he did not win anything at the science fair? (c) How does Think-Tank compare the Martians with the people on Earth? What does he call the Earth mockingly? QUESTION PAPER CODE 2/1 SECTION A (Reading) (15 Marks) 1. Read the passage given below and choose the most appropriate answer to each question out of the options that follow: 1x5=5 In ancient times, the Olympics were associated with Greek religious festivals. Life in ancient Greece revolved around their gods. The Greeks believed that their gods were immortal, and more powerful than human beings. They honoured their gods with festivals devoted to sports. The most important of these festivals were the four national festivals. They were open to sportsmen from all Greek regions and colonies. Each of the festivals 52 was held at a different place and was celebrated in honour of a particular god. The Olympic Games were held in Olympia which was an important religious centre in ancient Greece. A magnificent temple was built there in honour of the god, Zeus. He was regarded as the ruler of both gods and men. People tried to please Zeus by excelling in sports, and many contests of skill and strength were held. It was believed that the Olympic Games were founded by the Greek hero, Hercules who was known as the son of the god, Zeus. He performed twelve seemingly impossible tasks to become the greatest of all Greek heroes. He cleaned in a single day King Augeas' stables which was an impossible task. The king was fabulously rich and had thousands and thousands of animals. So his stables were extremely dirty and full of stink. Hercules redirected the course of the river, Alpheus through the stables of the king. All the muck and dirt were washed out in a single day. To celebrate this achievement he started the Olympic Games in honour of his father, Zeus. (a) The Greeks celebrated festivals devoted to sport to .................. . (i) gain physical strength (ii) honour their gods (iii) get power (iv) become immortal (b) In ancient Greece the Olympic Games were held ..................... . (i) in Greek regions (ii) in colonies (iii) at religious centres (iv) at Olympia (c) They honoured Zeus by ................. . (i) building magnificient temples (ii) excelling in sports (iii) excelling in contests of skill and strength (iv) doing all the above things (d) The impossible task performed by Hercules was ................... . (i) the cleaning of Augeas' stables in a day (ii) removing the muck and dirt from the king's stables 53 (iii) redirecting the course of the river through the stables (iv) All of the above (e) The word/phrase in the passage which means 'deathless' is .................. . (i) gods (ii) immortal (iii) human beings (iv) religious centre 2. Read the poem given below and choose the most appropriate answer to each question out of the options that follow: 1x5 = 5 Oh, books, what books they used to know, Those children living long ago! So please, oh please, we beg, we pray, Go throw your TV set away, And in its place you can install A lovely bookshelf on the wall. Then fill the shelves with lots of books, Ignoring all the dirty looks, .... Fear not, because we promise you That, in about a week or two Of having nothing else to do, They'll now begin to feel the need Of having something to read. And once they start - oh boy, oh boy! You watch the slowly growing joy That fills their hearts. They'll grow so keen They'll wonder what they'd ever seen In that ridiculous machine ..... 54 Roald Dahl (a) The word 'they' in the first line refers to ..................... . (i) writers (ii) children living in the present times (iii) children living in the olden days (iv) parents of children (b) The poet wants the TV set to be replaced with ................. . (i) gadgets (ii) bookshelves filled with lots of books (iii) bookshelves (iv) showcases (c) The poet is sure that the children would begin to read the books within a week or two because they ......................... . (i) will have no other work (ii) will have no television (iii) will have books in the shelves (iv) with no work, will feel the need for something to read (d) Once the children start reading they will get .......................... . (i) joy (ii) surprise (iii) excitement (iv) thrill (e) The tone of the poem is ................ . (i) sad (ii) humorous (iii) happy (iv) satirical 55 3. Read the passage given below: 1x5=5 Once a carpenter went looking for a job. He approached a building contractor, and got a job at a decent salary and good working conditions. The carpenter was thrilled and determined to do his best. His boss provided him with tools and showed him the place where he was supposed to work. At the end of the first day, the carpenter prepared fifteen doors. His boss was happy with his performance and congratulated him. The carpenter tried harder the next day but he was able to prepare only 10 doors. The third day he tried even harder, but he could prepare only seven. Day after day he was preparing less and less doors. "I must be losing my strength," the carpenter thought. He went to the boss and apologized, saying that he could not understand what was going on. "When was the last time when you sharpened your tools ?" the boss asked. "Sharpen! 1 had no time to sharpen my tools. 1 have been busy trying to prepare doors," said the carpenter. Most of us never update our skills. We think that whatever we have learned is enough. Complete the following sentences based on your reading of the passage in your own words. (a) The carpenter approached the building contractor because ............... ...................................................................................................... . (b) The carpenter became extremely happy because he ......................... ...................................................................................................... . (c) The boss congratulated him because ................................................ ...................................................................................................... . (d) His boss advised him ..................................................................... . (e) The word in the passage which means the same as 'asked someone for something' is .................................................................................. . SECTION B (Writing) 15 Marks 4. You are Madhur / Madhurika living at 53, Niti Apartments, Hyderabad. Write a letter in not more than 100 words to your friend telling him/her about a very interest- ing story book that you have recently finished reading. 6 56 OR A number of accidents take place due to low hanging high tension electric wires in the city. Write a letter in not more than 100 words to the editor of a national daily advocating the need for the removal of these wires from near the residential areas. You are Ankur / Akriti, living at 15, Main Road, Khajoori Khas, Delhi. 5. The prices of the items of daily consumption such as milk, vegetables, pulses etc. have been skyrocketing for the last several months making it difficult for the common man to survive. Write an article in not more than 120 words expressing your views and suggesting solutions. You are Meghraj / Meghna. 6 OR Malaria and dengue fever which greatly affect the children are most common during the rainy season. Write a speech in not more than 120 words to be delivered in the morning assembly to create awareness among the students about these diseases. You may take help from the notes given below. You are Prerna / Pranav. water borne diseases, caused by mosquito bite dengue mosquitoes breed in clean water and bite during daytime don't let water accumulate in coolers, plants, anywhere at home or in the neighbourhood cover all containers cover the whole body - wear full-sleeved clothing use mosquito repellents and mosquito nets 6. Your area was greatly affected due to flood in the Kosi river. There was a great loss of life and property. The students of your school rendered service and support to the victims. Write a report in about 80 words for your school magazine. You are Poonam / Prerit, Secretary of the Cultural Society of D.A.V. Sr. Sec. School, Patna. 3 OR Tomorrow is your grandmother's birthday. The children of your family want to cel- ebrate it with great enthusiasm but without letting her know about the preparation you want to make. Write a dialogue, in about 80 words, which you might have with your family members about the plans that you have in your mind. You are Ankit / Anjali. 57 SECTION C (Reading) 15 Marks 7. Read the passage given below. Fill in the blanks by choosing the most appropriate word/words from the given options. x6 = 3 A large number of scientists gathered at Lakpat in Gujarat (a) ................... the view of the last eclipse of the twentieth century. This place (b) ................ to be the best as the totality there would be the (c) .................. . They (d) .................... there to study the phenomenon. But they (e) .................. because the clouds (f) ..................... the clear view of the eclipse. (a) (i) see (ii) has seen (iii) to see (iv) seemg (b) (i) was (ii) had (iii) consider (iv) considered considered considered (c) (i) longer (ii) longest (iii) more (iv) lengthier longer (d) (i) are (ii) were (iii) were (iv) had going going gone gone (e) (i) were (ii) disappointed (iii) had (iv) have disappointed disappointed disappointed (f) (i) have (ii) blocked (iii) were (iv) block blocked blocked 8. Given below are the notes taken by a reporter regarding the speedy disposal of the court cases by a judge in Andhra Pradesh. Study the given notes and complete the following paragraph by filling in the spaces from the given options. 1x3=3 a junior judge cleared 111 cases creating a world record cases include thefts, street brawls and road accidents imposed fines in 78 cases acquitted the accused in 32 cases Speedy disposal of court cases 111 cases related to thefts, street brawls and road accidents (a) .................... by a junior judge in Manglagiri town in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday creating a world record. In 78 cases fines (b) ............................. and in the remaining 33 58 cases the accused (c) ................................ . He was lenient with those who admit- ted the crime. If we had a few more of these judges, there would be no backlog left. (a) (i) cleared (ii) were being cleared (iii) were cleared (iv) had been cleared (b) (i) were imposed (ii) have been imposed (iii) were being imposed (iv) had been imposed (c) (i) are acquitted (ii) were being acquitted (iii) had been acquitted (iv) were acquitted 9. The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each line against which a blank is given. Write the incorrect word and the correction in your answer sheet against the correct blank number as given in the example. Remember to un derline the word that you have supplied. x6 = 3 When Saina Nehwal land in e.g. land - landed Hyderabad, his face was radiant (a) ______ _______ of joy and happiness. The warm (b) ______ _______ welcome who she received made (c) ______ _______ her emotional. She said if she (d) ______ _______ hadn't expected to seeing so (e) ______ _______ many people which had travelled (f) ______ _______ all the way to congratulate her. 10. Look at the words and phrases given below. Rearrange them to form meaningful sentences as shown. 1x3 = 3 59 For example: person / physically / a / was / she / handicapped She was a physically handicapped person. (a) sat up / chair / wheel/in a / she / so (b) an / took her / brother / her / apple / orchard / to (c) a tree / with / laden / saw / red apples / she 11. Read the following dialogue between Garima and Karan. Complete the dialogue by filling in the gaps appropriately. 1x3 = 3 Garima : So, after a decade in the industry, are you truly 'satisfied' ? Karan : I love the film industry. It has its flaws though. Garima : What do you mean by this statement? Karan: We are a bunch of competitive, ambitious, sometimes petty people. But the passion cements us together. Garima asked Karan if after a decade in the industry (a) ......................... . Karan told her (b) ........................... although it had its flaws. Garima then enquired (c) ............................ . Karan explained that they were a bunch of competitive, ambitious, sometimes petty people but the passion cemented them together. SECTION D (Literature/Text Books) 35 Marks 12. (a) Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. 1x4=4 We kids would be pushed aside with a mild rebuke and the loaves would be delivered to the servant. But we would not give up. We would climb a bench or the parapet and peep into the basket, somehow. I can still recall the typical fragrance of those loaves. Loaves for the elders and the bangles for the children. (i) Who are 'we' in the passage? (ii) Why were the children pushed aside? (iii) Why did they still follow the baker? (iv) Which word/phrase in the passage means the same as 'an expression of disapproval/a scolding' ? 60 (b) Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. 1x4 = 4 LOMOV : [greatly moved] Honoured Stepan Stepanovitch, do you think I may count on her consent? CHUBUKOV : Why, of course, my darling, and... as if she won't consent! She's in love; egad, she's like a lovesick cat, and so on. Shan't be long! (i) What does Lomov want to be assured of ? (ii) Why does he want this assurance? (iii) Why is Chubukov sure of Natalya's consent? (iv) Which word in the passage means the same as 'agree' ? 13. Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate options. Attempt any two: 3x2 = 6 (A) Custard the dragon had big sharp teeth, And spikes on top of him and scales underneath, Mouth like a fireplace, chimney for a nose, And realio, trulio daggers on his toes. (a) The above lines tell us about ..................... . (i) kitten (ii) mouse (iii) dog (iv) Custard (b) It is a description of the ................... . (i) appearance of the dragon (ii) courage of the dragon (iii) heroism of the dragon (iv) cowardice of the dragon (c) The rhyme scheme of the stanza is ....................... . (i) a a ; a b (ii) a b ; a b 61 (iii) a a ; b b (iv) a b ; b b (B) The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbour and city (a) "It" in the above lines refers to ...................... . (i) the cat (ii) the harbour (iii) the fog (iv) the city (b) Like a cat it moves ....................... . (i) silently (ii) upward (iii) very fast (iv) over harbour and city (c) "It sits looking ... ." The poetic device used here is ................ . (i) simile (ii) personification (iii) metaphor (iv) alliteration (C) So they show their relations to me and I accept them. They bring me tokens of myself, they evince them plainly in their possession. (a) In the above lines 'they' stand for ....................... . (i) listeners (ii) audience 62 (iii) animals (iv) viewers (b) The author feels related to them as they remind him of ...................... . (i) his ego (ii) the basic qualities of his nature (iii) inhuman characteristics (iv) his greed (c) They seem to possess those qualities which man has chosen to ......... ..................... . (i) ignore (ii) deny (iii) drop (iv) All of the above 14. Answer any three of the following questions in about 40 - 50 words each: 2x3 = 6 (a) Describe Coorg's weather. When is it the most pleasant for the tourists to visit Coorg ? (b) What is the Chinese legend associated with the discovery of tea? (c) Why did Prince Siddhartha Gautama leave the palace and become a beggar? (d) The author says: 'The baker and his family never starved.' Why does he say so ? Give reasons. 15. Answer the following question in about 80 words: 5 How did the otter behave in the beginning? How did he become familiar with the author? OR What kind of person is Valli? Illustrate your answer from the text that you have read. 16. Answer the following question in about 80 words: 4 What does Bill say about Lutkin's character to the narrator? 63 OR On the basis of your understanding of the story, sketch the character of Bholi. 17. Answer any two of the following questions in 40 - 50 words each: 3x2 = 6 (a) According to the author, what are the qualities that go into the making of a scientist? (b) Why did Jeanne not recognize her friend, Matilda? (c) How does Think-Tank interpret the library found by his crew on Earth? Why does he ask Omega to eat a book? 64 Strictly confidential (For Internal and Restricted Use Only) Secondary School Examination March 2011 Marking Scheme English (Language and Literature) General Instructions 1. The Marking Scheme provides general guidelines to reduce subjectivity in the marking. The answers given in the Marking Scheme are suggested answers. The content is thus indicative. If a student has given any other answer, which is different from the one given in the Marking Scheme, but conveys the meaning, such answers should be given full weightage. 2. Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It should not be done according to ones own interpretation or any other consideration. Marking Scheme should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. 3. If the question has parts, please award marks in the right hand side for each part. Marks awarded to the different parts of the question should then be totalled up and written in the left hand margin and circled. 4. If a question does not have any parts, marks will be awarded in the left-hand margin. 5. If the candidate has attempted any extra question or part, marks obtained in the best question/part should be retained and the other answer should be scored out. 6. In the Marking Scheme, a slash (/) indicates alternative answers: any one such answer is counted as correct. 7. Brackets ( ) indicate optional information ; the mark is awarded whether the part in brackets is included or not. 8. Students should not be penalised if they do not follow the order of the section / question while answering. 9. In questions requiring word limit, no marks are to be deducted for exceeding the word limit. 10. Q.1, Q.2, Q.3, Q.12 (a) Q.12 (b) and Q.13 (A, B and C) are meant to test the comprehension of the candidates and not the ability of expression. Full credit should be given for the correct value point, even if the answer is not given in a full sentence. 65 QUESTION PAPER CODE 2/1/1 SECTION A (Reading ) 20 Marks Q.1. Objectives : To identify the main points of the text and to deduce the meanings of unfamiliar lexical items. Marking : 1 mark for each correct value point . 1x5 = 5 marks No penalty for errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation. Accept any other answer similar in meaning to the answers given below. (a) (ii) honour their gods (b) (iv) at Olympia (c) (iv) doing all of the above things / (i) building magnificent temples (d) (iv) all of the above (e) (ii) immortal Q.2. Objectives : To identify the main points of the text and to deduce the meanings of unfamiliar lexical items. Marking : 1 mark for each correct value point . 1x5 = 5 marks No penalty for errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation. Accept any other answer similar in meaning to the answers given below. (a) (iii) children living in the olden days (b) (ii) bookshelves filled with lots of books 11. In questions consisting of 3 or more than 3 marks, break-up of marks should be shown separately (as suggested in the Marking Scheme) and then totalled. 12. Some of the questions may relate to higher order thinking ability/skills (HOTS). These questions have been indicated separately by putting * on the question number. These questions are to be evaluated carefully and the students understanding/ analytical ability may be judged. 13. A full scale of marks 0 to 100 has to be used. Please do not hesitate to award full marks if the answer deserves it. 66 (c) (iv) with no work, will feel the need for something to read (d) (i) joy (e) (ii) humorous Q.3. Objectives : To identify the main points of the text and to deduce the meanings of unfamiliar lexical items. Marking : 1 mark for each correct value point . 1x5 = 5 marks No penalty for errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation. Accept any other answer similar in meaning to the answers given below. (a) he wanted to get a job (b) got a job with decent salary & good working conditions (c) he was satisfied with the carpenters performance (d) to sharpen his tools / update his skills (e) approached SECTION B Writing 15 Marks Q.4. Letter Writing Objective : To use an appropriate style and format to write a letter of complaint, requests etc. (formal) and to family and friends etc.(informal) - To plan, organize and present ideas coherently Marking : Marking should be in accordance with the following writing assessment scale 6 marks - Format / Layout : 1 mark - Content : 3 marks - Expression : 2 marks * Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings (1) * Coherence and relevance of ideas and style (1) Format / Layout : Layout includes sender's address, date, designation and address of addressee, subject, salutation, complementary close etc. according to requirement Under Content, credit should be given for the candidate's creativity in presenting his/her own ideas. 67 Note : - No mark is to be awarded if the content is not given . - Use of both the traditional and the new format is permitted. However mixing of the two is NOT acceptable Value Points are provided in the question paper itself . Q.5. Article / Speech Objective : To use an appropriate style to write an article, a speech etc. expressing your opinion. - To plan, organize and present ideas coherently. - To present an argument Marking : Marking should be in accordance with the following writing assessment scale 6 marks - Layout (Title/Heading ; name) : 1/2 mark - Content : 3 marks - Expression : 2 1/2 marks * Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings (2) * Coherence and relevance of ideas and style ( 1/2) - Under Content, credit should be given for the candidate's creativity in presenting his/her own ideas. Value Points are provided in the question paper itself . Q.6. Report Writing / Dialogue Writing Objective : To use an appropriate style to write a report, dialogue etc. - To plan, organize and present ideas coherently. - To present an argument Marking : Marking should be in accordance with the following writing assessment scale 3 marks - Content : 2 marks - Expression : 1 mark 68 Note : (a) Under Content credit should be given for the candidate's creativity in presenting his / her own ideas. (b) In Report Writing a weightage of half mark may be included under content. SECTION C Grammar 15 Marks Q.7. Objective : To use grammatical items accurately and appropriately . Marking : mark for each correct answer x 6 = 3marks (a) (ii) took (b) (i) was seen (c) (iv) was (d) (i) covered (e) (iii) populated (f) (i) than Q.8. Objective : To test the use of Passive Voice Marking : 3 marks ( one mark for each blank ) 1x3 = 3marks (a) (ii) was submerged (b) (i) was brought to a complete halt (c) (iv) were received Q.9. Objective : To use grammatical items accurately and appropriately . Marking : mark for each correct answer x 6 = 3marks (a) explore (b) asked (c) them (d) in (e) his (f) later 69 Q.10. Objective : To reorder sense groups into a syntactically coherent and complete sentences. Marking : 3 marks ( one mark for each blank ) 1x3= 3marks (a) Children saw many animals in the zoo. (b) It took them four hours to see the whole zoo. (c) They got tired and drank orange juice. Q.11. Objective : To use the test of reported speech (narration). Marking : 3 marks ( one mark for each blank ) 1x3 = 3marks (a) if she had a new story book (b) that she liked story books (c) they should go SECTION D Text Books 35 Marks Q.12 (a). Objective : To test local and global understanding of prose passage. Marking : 1 mark for each value point . 1x4 = 4marks (i) Coorg or Kodagu (ii) wild animals (iii) rolling hills ; martial men ; beautiful women ; wild creatures ; evergreen rainforests ; spices and coffee plantations (any two) (iv) martial Q.12 (b). Objective : To test local and global understanding of prose passage Marking : 1 mark for each value point . 1x4 = 4marks (i) at the railway platform / station (ii) for himself and his friend Rajvir (iii) Almost everyone in their compartment was drinking tea too (iv) vendor 70 Q.13. Objective : To test local and global understanding of prose passage Marking : 1 mark for each value point . (Any two) 3x2= 6 marks (I) (a) (iii) Amandas mother (b) (i) causes skin problems (c) (iv) indifferently (II) (a) (iv) a young woman (b) (i) yellow (c) (iii) any colour that young man may love her for herself (III) (a) (ii) animals (b) (iv) all the above (c) (i) always complaining Q.14. Objective : To test local and global comprehension, themes and ideas of the text . Marking : Content : 1 mark; Expression : 1 mark (Any three) 2x3=6 marks (a) for half an hour went wild with joy in water plunging and rolling in it , shooting up and down the length of the bathtub under water two days later - up on the end of the bath tub , turned the tap, - produced a tickle of water - then full flow (b) bakers presence essential in Goan villages sweet bread, called bol essential as marriage gifts sandwiches on daughters engagement cakes and bolinhas for Christmas bread for a party or a feast baking, therefore, a profitable profession baker, his family and even his servants never starved (c) Lomov - having formal getup - evening dress, gloves and so on Chubukov - surprised - evening dress worn on some formal or special occasion, not needed to visit a neighbour does not reveal his real purpose of coming (proposal of marriage) instead says , had come to trouble him with a request 71 (d) during the monsoons it pours plenty of rain weather is perfect from September to March air breathes of invigorating coffee September to March is the time for visitors to resume their journey Q.15. Objective : To test knowledge and extrapolation of the text . Marking : Content : 3 marks ; Expression : 2 marks 5 marks an eight year old girl, full of curiosity her pastime : watching the street - people - coming and going of the bus - wanted to ride the bus herself a good planner : plans entirely of her own, finds the details of the bus journey - its distance, fare, time of arrival and departure, saves money quite confident : travels alone , deals with the conductor , an elderly man, elderly woman cautious and careful - doesn't get down from the bus to have a drink at the stall secretive - keeps her journey a secret from her mother - behaves like a grown up person OR Buddha said death is common to all mortals those who are born must die one day cant avoid death. Life of a man is like an earthen pot that breaks meets its end no amount of weeping can bring back a dead so, wise men dont grieve - as it is the law of the world Q.16. Objective : To test knowledge and appreciation of the text . Marking : Content : 2 marks ; Expression : 2 marks 4 marks Social attitudes discrimination against a girl child (boys treated differently ) girls not supposed to go to school - nobody would marry them (Bholi sent to school - neither good looks, nor intelligent ) 72 Role of Bholi's teacher encouraged , inspired and loved by her teacher turns into a bold confident girl - refuses to marry an aged, mean, greedy and heartless person OR Simple man - a petty clerk, likes ordinary good food, simple dress, natural flowers Loving husband - wants to see his wife happy - brings invitation for a party at the Minister's residence - spares all his savings i.e four hundred francs for her dress sensitive and caring to his wifes needs Man of patience - when necklace is lost, he does not chide/reproach his wife Honest - works hard day and night for ten years to return the borrowed money Q.17. Objective : To test knowledge and appreciation of the text . Marking : Content : 2 marks ; Expression : 1 mark ( Any two) 3x2=6 marks (a) all upset - Chief of the law firm almost murdered him - called him fit for digging ditches ordered him back to New Mullion along with a man who had worked with Lutkins, needed in the case coming the next day (b) displayed slides of frog tissues - showed under a microscope winners - tried to do real experiments - not simply making a neat display got a hint of what real science is (c) Martians , a handsome race most attractive than those ugly earthlings with their tiny head earth called ridiculous little planet ; an insignificant place , a primitive ball of mud. 73 QUESTION PAPER CODE 2/1 SECTION A (Reading ) 20 Marks Q.1. Objectives : To identify the main points of the text and to deduce the meanings of unfamiliar lexical items. Marking : 1 mark for each correct value point . 1x5 = 5 marks No penalty for errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation. Accept any other answer similar in meaning to the answers given below. (a) (ii) honour their gods (b) (iv) at Olympia (c) (iv) doing all of the above things / (i) building magnificent temples (d) (iv) all of the above (e) (ii) immortal Q.2. Objectives : To identify the main points of the text and to deduce the meanings of unfamiliar lexical items. Marking : 1 mark for each correct value point . 1x5 = 5 marks No penalty for errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation. Accept any other answer similar in meaning to the answers given below. (a) (iii) children living in the olden days (b) (ii) bookshelves filled with lots of books (c) (iv) with no work, will feel the need for something to read (d) (i) joy (e) (ii) humorous Q.3. Objectives : To identify the main points of the text and to deduce the meanings of unfamiliar lexical items. Marking : 1 mark for each correct value point . 1x5 = 5 marks No penalty for errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation. Accept any other answer similar in meaning to the answers given below. (a) he wanted to get a job 74 (b) got a job with decent salary & good working conditions (c) he was satisfied with the carpenters performance (d) to sharpen his tools / update his skills (e) approached SECTION A Writing 15 Marks Q.4. Letter Writing Objective : To use an appropriate style and format to write a letter of complaint, requests etc. (formal) and to family and friends etc.(informal) - To plan, organize and present ideas coherently Marking : Marking should be in accordance with the following writing assessment scale 6 marks - Format / Layout : 1 mark - Content : 3 marks - Expression : 2 marks * Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings (1) * Coherence and relevance of ideas and style (1) Format / Layout : Layout includes sender's address, date, designation and address of addressee, subject, salutation, complementary close etc. according to requirement Under Content, credit should be given for the candidate's creativity in presenting his/her own ideas. Note : - No mark is to be awarded if the content is not given . - Use of both the traditional and the new format is permitted. However mixing of the two is NOT acceptable Value Points are provided in the question paper itself . Q.5. Article / Speech Objective : To use an appropriate style to write an article, a speech etc. expressing your opinion. 75 - To plan, organize and present ideas coherently. - To present an argument Marking : Marking should be in accordance with the following writing assessment scale 6 marks - Layout (Title/Heading ; name) : 1/2 mark - Content : 3 marks - Expression : 2 1/2 marks * Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings (2) * Coherence and relevance of ideas and style ( 1/2) - Under Content, credit should be given for the candidate's creativity in presenting his/her own ideas. Value Points are provided in the question paper itself . Q.6. Report Writing / Dialogue Writing Objective : To use an appropriate style to write a report, dialogue etc. - To plan, organize and present ideas coherently. - To present an argument Marking : Marking should be in accordance with the following writing assessment scale 3 marks - Content : 2 marks - Expression : 1 mark Note : (a) Under Content credit should be given for the candidate's creativity in presenting his / her own ideas. (b) In Report Writing, weightage of half mark may be included under content. SECTION C Grammar 15 Marks Q.7. Objective : To use grammatical items accurately and appropriately . Marking : mark for each correct answer x 6= 3marks 76 (a) (iii) to see (b) (i) was considered (c) (ii) longest (d) (iv) had gone (e) (i) were disappointed (f) (ii) blocked Q.8. Objective : To test the use of Passive Voice Marking : 3 marks ( one mark for each blank ) 1x3 = 3marks (a) (iii) were cleared (b) (i) were imposed (c) (iv) were acquitted Q.9. Objective : To use grammatical items accurately and appropriately . Marking : mark for each correct answer x 6 = 3marks (a) her (b) with (c) that / which (d) that (e) see (f) who Q.10. Objective : To reorder sense groups into a syntactically coherent and complete sentences. Marking : 3 marks ( one mark for each blank ) 1x3 = 3marks (a) So she sat up in a wheel chair. (b) Her brother took her to an apple orchard. (c) She saw a tree laden with red apples. 77 Q.11. Objective : To use the test of reported speech (narration). Marking : 3 marks ( one mark for each blank ) 1x3 = 3marks (a) he was truly satisfied (b) that he loved the film industry (c) what he meant by that statement SECTION D Text Books 35 Marks Q.12 (a). Objective : To test local and global understanding of prose passage Marking : 1 mark for each value point . 1x4= 4marks (i) the children (ii) disturbed the delivery of loaves (iii) bangles for the children (iv) rebuke Q.12 (b). Objective : To test local and global understanding of prose passage Marking : 1 mark for each value point . 1x4= 4marks (i) Natalyas consent (ii) for marriage to Natalya (iii) she is in love / a love sick cat (iv) consent Q.13 Objective : To test local and global understanding of prose passage Marking : 1 mark for each value point . (Any two) 3x2 = 6marks (A) (a) (iv) custard (b) (i) appearance of the dragon (c) (iii) a a ; b b (B) (a) (iii) the fog (b) (i) silently (c) (ii) personification 78 (C) (a) (iii) animals (b) (ii) the basic qualities of his nature (c) (iv) all the above Q.14. Objective : To test local and global comprehension, themes and ideas of the text. Marking : Content : 1 mark ; Expression : 1 mark ( Any three) 2x3=6 marks (a) during the monsoons it pours plenty of rain weather is perfect from September to March air breathes of invigorating coffee September to March is the time for visitors to resume their journey (b) Chinese legend : Chinese emperor - boiled water before drinking - twigs burning under the pot fell into the water - gave delicious flavour - twigs were tea leaves (c) went out at the age of about 25 chanced to see a sick man, then an aged man and then a funeral procession enquired/pondered, if this would be his fate too left the palace in search of enlightenment concerning the sorrows he had witnessed (d) bakers presence essential in Goan villages sweet bread called bol essential as marriage gifts sandwiches on daughters engagement cakes and bolinhas for Christmas bread for a party or a feast baking, therefore, a profitable profession baker, his family and even his servants never starved Q.15 Objective : To test knowledge and extrapolation of the text . Marking : Content : 3 marks ; Expression : 2 marks 5 marks in the beginning neither hostile nor friendly 79 simply aloof and indifferent, slept on the floor as far from the author's bed as possible got a little familiar with the author and his surroundings second night came to his bed and remained asleep in the crook of his knees till morning began to lose his apathy - author took him to the bathroom - immensely enjoyed water , playing with a rubber ball soon began to follow the author without a lead and came when called by name OR an eight year old girl, full of curiosity her past time : watching the street - people - coming and going of the bus - wanted to ride the bus herself a good planner : plans entirely of her own, finds the details of the bus journey - its distance, fare, time of arrival and departure, saves money quite confident : travels alone, deals with the conductor, an elderly man, elderly woman cautious and careful - doesn't get down from the bus to have a drink at the stall secretive - keeps her journey a secret from her mother - behaves like a grown up person Q.16. Objective : To test knowledge and appreciation of the text . Marking : Content : 2 marks ; Expression : 2 marks 4 marks dishonest, plays a lot of pocker good at deceiving people owes money to many people not really bad very interesting character, poses as Bill OR 80 fourth daughter of Ram Lal, fell off the cot when ten month's old - perhaps brain damaged - small pox when two year's old - entire body disfigured with pock marks - stammered - called 'Bholi'/simpleton/ backward treated indifferently by parents - neither good looks, nor intelligent children made fun - mimicked encouraged, inspired and loved by her teacher turns into a bold confident girl - refuses to marry an aged, mean, greedy, heartless person Q.17. Objective : To test knowledge and appreciation of the text . Marking : Content : 2 marks ; Expression : 1 mark ( Any two) 3x2=6 marks (a) start with a firstrate mind add curiosity mix in the will to win for the right reasons (be competitive, not in a bad sense but to do the best ) do real experiments, not simply make a neat display (b) looked older, rough and crude shabbily dressed, clothes with creases, tone louder no good looks remained any more (c) library interpreted by Think-Tank as a crude refreshment stand and book as a sandwich reason earth creatures always eating sandwiches, their staple diet orders his assistants to eat it to confirm his opinion