CODE: 02/B 602/B
ANNUAL EXAMINATION SYSTEM
ENGLISH (Morning Session)
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
Instructions:
- You must write the subject code/paper code 02/B in the box provided on the title page of your answer book.
- Make sure that the answer book contains 24 pages (including the title page) and are properly serialled as soon as you receive it.
- Questions attempted after leaving blank pages in the answer book will not be evaluated.
- No extra sheet will be given. Write suitable answers and do not strike the written answer.
- All questions are compulsory.
SECTION – A (Reading Skills) [Marks: 10]
1. (a) Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
Water is a vital resource that is essential for human survival. It is necessary for drinking, cooking, cleaning and growing crops. However, with the increasing global population and climate change, the demand for water is rising, while the supply is dwindling. This has led to a severe water crisis in many parts of the world. To address this issue, it is crucial to adopt effective water conservation strategies. One of the most significant ways to conserve water is to reduce waste. Leaks, overflowing toilets and inefficient appliances can waste a substantial amount of water. For example, a single dripping faucet can waste up to 20 gallons of water per day. Fixing leaks and installing low-flow fixtures can save a significant amount of water. Additionally, using water-efficient appliances and turning off the tap while brushing teeth can also make a big difference. Another way to conserve water is to harvest rainwater. Rainwater harvesting involves collecting and storing rainwater for non-potable purposes such as flushing toilets, washing clothes and watering plants. This can reduce the demand on municipal water supplies and decrease the amount of storm water run-off. For instance, a typical household can collect and store up to 10,000 gallons of rainwater per year, which can be used for various purposes. Furthermore, water conservation can also be achieved through sustainable agriculture practices. Techniques such as drip irrigation and mulching can reduce water usage and increase crop yields. Moreover, using drought-resistant crops and implementing crop rotation can also help conserve water. In conclusion, water conservation is critical for ensuring a sustainable future. By adopting simple habits and practices, we can make a significant impact on the global water crisis.
Multiple Choice Questions:
- What is the purpose of rainwater harvesting?
- (a) To provide drinking water
- (b) To reduce the demand on municipal water supplies (Correct Answer)
- (c) To increase crop yields
- (d) To increase storm water run-off
- How can sustainable agriculture practices help conserve water?
- (a) By using drip irrigation and mulching
- (b) By using drought-resistant crops
- (c) By implementing crop rotation
- (d) All of these (Correct Answer)
- What is the overall message of the passage?
- (a) Water conservation is not important.
- (b) Water conservation is crucial for a sustainable future. (Correct Answer)
- (c) Water conservation is only relevant to agriculture.
- (d) Water conservation is a complex issue.
- Which word in the passage has the same meaning as 'diminishing'?
- (a) increasing
- (b) rising
- (c) dwindling (Correct Answer)
- (d) adopting
- What is the main reason for the increasing demand for water?
- (a) Growing global population
- (b) Climate change
- (c) Decreasing industrialization
- (d) Both (a) and (b) (Correct Answer)
1. (b) Study the given poster carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Multiple Choice Questions:
- How does reading affect your mind?
- (a) It makes you more forgetful.
- (b) It increases your focus and concentration. (Correct Answer)
- (c) It reduces your critical thinking skills.
- (d) It has no impact on your mind.
- What is another advantage of reading?
- (a) Reduced empathy and understanding
- (b) Increased stress and anxiety
- (c) Enhanced emotional intelligence (Correct Answer)
- (d) Decreased knowledge and insight
- Why is reading important for mental health?
- (a) It increases stress and anxiety.
- (b) It lessens symptoms of depression. (Correct Answer)
- (c) It has no impact on mental health.
- (d) It only benefits physical health.
(iv) What is the overall message of the poster?
(v) What is one benefit of reading?
SECTION – B (Objective Type Questions)
[Marks: 8]
1. What was the name of Phatik's brother? (The Home-Coming) Answer ; Makhan
2. A happy man obeys the rules of __________. (Character of a Happy Man)
3. The author was a __________ before he lost his eyesight. (Bed Number 29) Answer : Painter
4. To whom did Bobby Gillian give his one thousand dollars? (One Thousand Dollars)
5. What was Watson by profession? (The Dying Detective) Answer : Doctor
6. The instructor threw a tin in the pond. (True/False) (Return to Air) Answer : False
7. According to the writer, Science is doing ‘less than nothing for material things’. (True/False) (Where is Science Taking Us?)Answer : False
8. The proud possession of Jim was __________.
SECTION – C (English Textbooks)
[Marks: 27]
English Main Course Book: Prose
3. (a) Answer any three questions in about 15-20 words each: (3 × 2 = 6)
- How can weak personalities become strong? (Secret of Happiness)
- What was Phatik's 'new manoeuvre'? (The Home-coming)
- Define solar system. (The Making of the Earth)
- What is the basis of social contract? (The Rule of the Road)
- Describe the seamstress in the words of the prince. (The Happy Prince)
(b) Answer any one question in about 50 words: (1 × 4 = 4)
- What does the practice of 'langar' stand for? Explain. (Some Glimpses of Ancient Indian Thought and Practices)
- OR
- What should be the ultimate aim of Science? (Where is Science Taking Us?)
English Main Course Book: Poetry
4. (a) Answer any two questions after reading the stanza: (2 × 2 = 4)
Beneath the morning stars they rode,
Beneath the evening sun,
And their blood sang to them as they rode
That all good wars are one.
- How long did the two continue riding together?
- How did they feel while riding together?
- Name the poem and its poet.
(b) Answer any one question: (1 × 4 = 4)
- What is the central idea of the poem 'Where the Mind is Without Fear'?
- OR
- How does 'a religious book or a friend' give happiness? (Character of a Happy Man)
English Supplementary Reader
Question 5
Answer any three of the following questions in about 15-20 words:
- What did Robert Gillian write in his note?
Answer: Robert Gillian wrote that he had spent the money wisely and did not waste it. - What did Smith ask Watson when he finally met him?
Answer: Smith asked Watson if he had given Holmes the contagious disease. - Bashkirs wanted to repay Pakhom for his gifts. What did Pakhom want from them?
Answer: Pakhom wanted as much land as he could walk around in a day. - Why was the boy called ‘Sausage’?
Answer: The boy was called ‘Sausage’ because he was short and plump. - How much rice did Subbiah agree to sell to him and for how much?
Answer: Subbiah agreed to sell half a rupee worth of rice.
SECTION – D (Vocabulary) [Marks: 4]
Question 6: Do as directed
- Use the following idiom in a sentence: A bosom friend
Answer: Ravi and Aman have been bosom friends since childhood. - Give one word for the following: One who lives in a foreign country
Answer: Expatriate - Correct the following sentence: Law and order are to be maintained.
Answer: Law and order is to be maintained. - Choose the correct word from the bracket to fill in the blank:
She has patiently ………… her troubles. (born, borne)
Answer: She has patiently borne her troubles.
SECTION – E (Translation, Grammar, and Composition) [Marks: 31]
Question 7: (a) Translate any three sentences from English to Punjabi/Hindi
- It was a platinum watch-chain.
Answer (Punjabi): ਇਹ ਇੱਕ ਪਲੇਟਿਨਮ ਦੀ ਘੜੀ-ਚੇਨ ਸੀ।
Answer (Hindi): यह एक प्लैटिनम की घड़ी-चेन थी। - A well-known sage named Ashtavakra was also invited to this meeting.
Answer (Punjabi): ਪ੍ਰਸਿੱਧ ਰਿਸ਼ੀ ਅਸ਼ਟਾਵਕ੍ਰਾ ਨੂੰ ਵੀ ਇਸ ਮੀਟਿੰਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੱਦਾ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਸੀ।
Answer (Hindi): प्रसिद्ध ऋषि अष्टावक्र को भी इस बैठक में बुलाया गया था। - The sun and the planets with their satellites form a happy family.
Answer (Punjabi): ਸੂਰਜ ਅਤੇ ਗ੍ਰਹਿ ਆਪਣੇ ਉਪਗ੍ਰਹਿਆਂ ਸਮੇਤ ਇੱਕ ਖੁਸ਼ਹਾਲ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਬਣਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ।
Answer (Hindi): सूर्य और ग्रह अपने उपग्रहों के साथ एक खुशहाल परिवार बनाते हैं। - He was obviously a well-intentioned person.
Answer (Punjabi): ਉਹ ਸਪਸ਼ਟ ਤੌਰ 'ਤੇ ਇੱਕ ਭਲਮਨਸਾਖੀ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਸੀ।
Answer (Hindi): वह स्पष्ट रूप से एक भला इंसान था। - God watches over you and cares for you.
Answer (Punjabi): ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਦੇਖਭਾਲ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ।
Answer (Hindi): भगवान आपकी देखभाल करते हैं और आपकी चिंता करते हैं।
Translation (b): Translate any three sentences from Punjabi/Hindi to English
- ਕੀ ਮਾਲੀ ਸਵੇਰ ਤੋਂ ਪੌਦਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਪਾਣੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਦੇ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ? / क्या माली सुबह से पौधों को पानी नहीं दे रहा है?
Answer: Is the gardener not watering the plants since morning? - ਸਦਾ ਸੱਚ ਬੋਲੋ। / सदैव सत्य बोलो।
Answer: Always speak the truth. - ਜੈਸਾ ਜਿਉਗੇ, ਉਹੀ ਜਿਉਣਾ ਹੀ ਪਵੇਗਾ। / जैसा बोओगे, वैसा काटोगे।
Answer: As you sow, so shall you reap. - ਤੁਸੀਂ ਆਪਣੀ ਆਮਦ ਵਿਚ ਇੰਨਾ ਵਿਵਾਦ ਕਿਉਂ ਕੀਤਾ? / आपने आने में इतना विवाद क्यों किया?
Answer: Why did you create so much controversy in your arrival? - ਉਹ ਇੱਥੇ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਕਰਦਾ ਸੀ। / वह यहाँ रहा करता था।
Answer: He used to live here.
Question 8: Do as directed
- Combine the sentences using a non-finite verb (Infinitive, Gerund, or Participle):
He took his gun. He fired at the bird.
Answer: Taking his gun, he fired at the bird. - Transform using 'seeing':
The magistrate saw the situation getting worse and ordered the police to open fire.
Answer: Seeing the situation getting worse, the magistrate ordered the police to open fire. - Change to passive voice:
You should teach him a lesson.
Answer: He should be taught a lesson by you. - Change into indirect narration:
He said to Rakesh, "We could have done much better."
Answer: He told Rakesh that they could have done much better. - Rewrite using the Past Indefinite Tense:
The peon rings the bell.
Answer: The peon rang the bell. - Punctuate the sentence:
he asked me why i was crying
Answer: He asked me, "Why was I crying?" - Fill in the blank with a suitable determiner:
She likes the way she lives. - Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition:
This behaviour will lead us to greater heights. - Fill in the blank with the correct modal:
As he tried his best, he could easily win the game. - Fill in the blank with a suitable conjunction:
Although we had limited means, we were honest.
Question 9
(a) Advertisement for the showroom 'KIDS WORLD'
KIDS WORLD – A Heaven for Kids!
Looking for trendy and comfortable clothes for your little ones? Visit KIDS WORLD, your one-stop destination for stylish outfits, toys, and accessories.
Location: XYZ Mall, Main Street, City Name.
Exciting Offers: Get up to 50% off on new arrivals!
Hurry! Visit Today!
OR
Notice for School Magazine Entries
Radha Vatika School, Khanna
Notice
Subject: Inviting Entries for School Magazine
This is to inform all students that the school magazine is now accepting articles, poems, and artwork for publication. Interested students can submit their entries to the Editorial Board by 10th October.
For further details, contact: Nimisha (Editor, School Magazine).
Issued by:
Nimisha, Editor
Radha Vatika School, Khanna
