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Subject: ENGLISH (L.L.)
SECTION: A
2) Read the following extract and answer the questions given below: (5)
We have not wings - We cannot soar But we have feet to scale and climb
By slow degrees - by more and more The cloudy summits of our time.
The mighty pyramides of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen and better known,
Are but gigantic flights of stairs.
The distant mountains, that uprear
Their frowning foreheads to the skies,
Are crossed by pathways, that appear
As we to higher levels rise.
a) What helps us to scale and climb?
b) How do the high mountains look from a distance?
c) Find the meanings of the following from the extract i) sets of stairs between one floor and the next
ii) far away in space or time.
SECTION: C (Rapid Reading)
Q. V Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it. (5)
``What a lovely garden!'' Asha exclaimed as they entered their new
bungalow in the Railway Colony at Jhansi.``Look at that tree. Isn't it
unusual, with its white and shiny bark?'' Usha pointed out the tree to
everyone. Usha, Asha, the twins, their parents and their old maid Rakhma,
were all happy to move into the big bungalow with a huge garden and an
outhouse at the back. ``This room will be ours'', Asha and Usha selected the
one from where they could see the entire front garden from one end to the
other. ``O.K., O.K., it is yours'', Ma said, ``but start arranging your books
and clothes yourself so that Rakhma can help me in the kitchen''. So the day
sped by in the excitement of settling in the new house. Everybody retired
early to bed. ``Asha beti, Usha'', somebody whispered. Asha sat up
immediately, ``What is it? Who is it?'' she asked.``It is me, Rakhma. Look at
the window'', she whispered. By now Usha also sat up. ``There is nothing
there. It is dark outside'', Asha said. ``See that huge white thing, with red
eyes over there in the left corner. I think it is a gh-gh-ghost'', Rakhma said.
``No, Rakhma, there is no ghost. You are imagining things. Let us sleep,
``Usha said, adjusting her pillow.
a) i) What could Asha and Usha see from their room?
ii) Where was their new bungalow?
b) What did Rakhama show Usha and Asha?
c) Do you believe in the ghost? Give reasons.
SECTION: D (Writing Skills)
Q. VI 1) Letter Writing
(4)
i) Write a letter to our Motherland expressing in what way you are going to help
her so that she will feel proud of you. You may use the points given below:
* Motherland is gripped with many problems like pollution, deforestation.
* Overuse of natural resources such as oils, water etc.
* Mountains and forests are destroyed.
* Assure her to plant more trees.
Add your own points to suit the subject.
OR
ii) Write a letter to the Sub-Divisional Officer, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.,
Nagpur, for a telephone connection. Use the following points:
1) You want a new telephone connection.
2) Ask him about the required documents to be submitted.
3) Ask him about the deposit amount.
4) Request him to send an application form along with necessary information.
5) Add some of your own points. Begin and end your letter properly
2) Narrating Describing
(4)
i) Develop a story with the help of points given below. Suggest a suitable
title to your story.
A defeated king --- runs to a jungle --- lives in a cave --- does not come out
for some days --- sees a spider's struggle to weave a web --- draws
inspiration from the spider --- fights and regains the lost kingdom.
OR
ii) Every morning the newspaper boy brings the newspaper to people's
houses. Write a description of him, his work and the type of person he is.
You may use the following points:
A familiar figure --- seen on his bicycle or busily walking with his bundle of
newspapers --- wakes up early --- collects papers from the newspaper agent -- he has a particular locality --- always in a hurry --- people await
newspapers eagerly --- also goes to college --- poor, but honest, faithful and
industrious --- his work, useful to society --- to be treated with respect.
Q. VII 1) Report writing or Dialogue writing.
(4)
i) Your village has recently celebrated its `Cleanliness Day'. Write a report
about the function to inform your elder brother who is staying in USA. Use
the points given below:
Day and date --- a speech by the sarpanch about cleanliness --- importance
of cleanliness --- active participation of young boys and girls, grown ups and
old people --- main roads and lanes are cleaned --- everyone promised to
keep their surroundings clean and tidy.
OR
ii) Develop a dialogue between you and your mother with the help of the
points given below. Try to speak with your mother about the day's
happenings.
You
Mother
Come here
What's up, now?
... want to speak
What's it?
... listen carefully
Speak out.
... to say thanks
What for?
... do a lot for me
Really?
... proud of her
You may begin like
this:
You: Mother ____
Mother: _____?
2) Information Transfer or preparing a speech. (4)
i) Write paragraph on `My Text Book of Science and
Technology' with the help of following diagram:
Food:
fruits, vegetables,
variety and sources
Information
about balanced diet
My
Text Book of Science
and Technology
Information
about human health
and hygiene
All
types of nutrients e.g.
Proteins, Carbohydrates,
Fats, Vitamins and
Minerals
Information
about diseases
OR
ii) Your school has organised an elocution competition on the World Health
Day. You are taking part in it. The topic for the elocution competition is:
`Eat Vegetables, Live Longer'
Read the following points carefully and prepare a speech on the given topic
to be delivered at the competition. You may add some of your own points:
1. Vegetables - complete food.
2. Nutritive - cheap - easily available.
3. Healing properties - medicinal qualities.
4. Full of vitamins, minerals and other life supporting elements.
5. Easy to digest.
6. Wide variety of foods.
7. Affordable to all.
8. Healthy, longer life.
SECTION: E (Translation)
Q. VIII) Translate the following into your mothertongue: (4)
Good Manners
1. Respect parents and elders.
2. Anything you accept do so with a `thank you'.
3. Never chew chewing gum while in the school premises or during
any formal occasion.
4. Never talk ill of others.
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