HERITAGE SCHOOL JAMMU

SAMPLE PAPER HALF YEARLY

(SESSION 2017–2018)

SUBJECT: ENGLISH M.M: 80

CLASS: VII TIME: 3 hr
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Read the paper carefully.
3. The paper is divided into four sections. Attempt each section neatly before moving to
the next section.
4. Marks are indicated against each question. Answer within the word limit.

SECTION - A READING 15
Q1 Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follows: 5

Many people have healthy strong nails but some constantly have to deal with
brittle ,chipped or dull and lifeless nails, Pinkish nails are an indication of your
health ,besides looking pretty and aesthetic.

A nutrient rich diet is essential to make nails healthy. Biotin is an essential

vitamin which is necessary for healthy growth of nails .This in turn results in
nails which are very thick and lifeless. Silica ,another nutrient is essential for the
structural formation of nails and is a part of collagen production process .A
deficiency of this can lead to brittle ,thin nails .
Folic acid is not only necessary for blood formation but is an essential
ingredient for nail development .Vitamin C Is important for structural
development of the nails .A deficiency leads to spoon shaped nails.

Some pathologies of the nails include a horizontal line in the nails , which
correspond the periods of severe nutrition problems or a disease leading to
malnutrition .Pitted nails also occur in many severe diseases .Many respiratory
diseases lead to low oxygen levels in the blood which leads to malformation and
yellowish colours of the nails. Foods which are essential for healthy nails are
raw salads for enzymes ,vitamin C and B .Proteins like soy ,fish, paneer, dals
nuts oil seeds like linseed ,flaxseed ,walnuts ,almonds. Calcium sources like
dark green leafy vegetables and dairy products. Besides ,some nails technique
should be followed .Wearing gloves while using strong detergents, not using
your nails as a tool to open cans, weekly oil treatments to the nails and not
cutting the cuticle too short will help you grow healthy nails.

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A Choose the correct answer :
i Besides healthy nails ,some nails can be 1x5=5
a )brittle b ) lifeless
c) dull and chipped d )all of these
ii Silica is a
a) vitamin b) acid
c )nutrient d) enzyme
iii Deficiency of _______ leads to spoon shaped nails
a) vitamin D b)vitamin K
c)both of them d)none of them
iv Yellowish colour of the nail is due to
a)high oxygen level b) low oxygen level
c) normal oxygen level d)none of them
v Healthy nails can be grown by
a)weekly ointment treatment b)avoid too short cuticle
c) wearing gloves d)all of them
Q2 Read this passage about an alien abduction and answer the questions that
follow:
It was a sultry summer night and as usual there was no electricity .Feeling
stifled in my tiny room, I climbed the stairs to the terrace. Mom was clearing
the dinner dishes and Dad was trying to call up the Electricity Department to
find out when we could expect some relief from the heat.

Tuning out other sound I looked up to see thousands and thousands of stars
twinkling in the pitch dark sky .Admiring the appealing sight ,I started strolling
around . “What is that thing?”I questioned myself as I noticed a huge disc –
shaped object floating in the air, just a couple of buildings away from me.
Electric sparks were flying out of it, sending lightning bolts towards the ground
at irregular intervals .A horrendous chill covered my whole body .
As in my dream ,that thing was heading towards me .Soon , I misunderstood
my thoughts were reality, and I found myself in an awkwardly strange place .I
couldn’t remember how I got there. Soon enough I found that I was not alone.
There were a handful of people there. Frightened, they were gathered in a
corner, not knowing what to do, just like me .
Outside, there was a passageway .Determined to do something, I started
marching towards the so – called exit. I was about to step through the door
when someone caught me by my shoulder.”STOP”! This is not what it looks
like,” said a little girl in a shaky voice.

“There was some kind of invisible barrier there and it hurts”. She showed me
her left arm which looked sunburned. Suddenly , a strange creature entered
through the door .He was an alien ,for sure .His face was more horrifying than
all my nightmares ! something clicked in my mind …….. how could he enter
through the door without getting hurt?
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 Once again ,all the possibilities in the world gathered in my head .I knew if
there was a chance to survive ,this was it .if I let it slip ,I’ll regret it my whole
life. Now or never ……..,I kept chanting to myself and sprinted towards it .I was
aiming for the back of its neck, furiously praying that my plan worked .
A) Answer these questions in brief : 1x5=5
i Why was the narrator strolling on the terrace ?
ii Describe what he saw in the terrace .
iii Where did he find himself ?
iv Who entered through the door?
v What made the narrator come up with an escape plan ?
Q3 Read the poem carefully
Why should I be the first to fall
Of all the leaves on this old tree?
Though sadly soon I know that all
Will loose their hold and follow me .
While my birth –brothers bravely blow,
Why should I be first to go ?

Why should I be the last to cling

Of all the leaves on this bleak bough?
I’ve fluttered since the fire of spring
And I am worn and withered now.
I would escape the Winter Gale
And sleep soft –silvered by a snail.

When swoop the legions of the snow

To pitch their tents in roaring weather
We fallen leaves will lie below
And rot rejoicing together ;
And from our rich and dark decay
Will laugh our brothers of the May.
A) Complete the summary of the poem with appropriate words and phrases: ½ x8 =4

In the first stanza a fallen leaf laments its fate because it is the (i) _______to fall
while all its brothers are still attached to the trees .
In the second stanza another leaf still (ii) ______on the branch of the same tree
expresses its grief because it has not (iii) ______down. It has been fluttering
since (iv)______and feels quiet (v) --------now It is dying to fall off so that it can
go to (vi)_______ .In winter then all the fallen leaves will rot and finally from
the soil will arise the fresh (vii)________ in(viii) ______.
B Find out the word that has the same meaning in the poem: ½ x2=1
I) gradually damage ii) gladly

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 SECTION –B WRITING 20
Q4 You are the Sports Captain of your school .Write a notice, in not more than 50 4
words inviting students to give their names for selection for the school football
team .Also mention the last date and eligibility : students above 13 years.
OR
It is rightly said that “A positive attitude can inspire happiness and health”.
After reading the article on how ESF schools around Hong Kong unite to save
planet Earth and need to stop wasting so much food, you decided to make an
attractive poster on “Food is Ammunition, Don’t Waste it” showing that you
care for the mother earth.

Q5 Iqura, your classmate is keen to take part in inter-house one act play. She could 4
not come to school today. The auditions for the same are on the cards
tomorrow in the seventh period in the school auditorium. Also the roles will be
assigned and other necessary instructions for one act will be given by the house
teacher. As Sabhia, write a message in not more than 50 words to inform her
about the auditions. Ask her not to be absent on the day of auditions as she
would not get a chance again to appear for selection.

OR
Read the following conversation between Sarita and the Principal of RJD school:
Principal : Hello ! Can I speak to Mrs .Gupta ?
Sarita :Sorry ,She’s not at home .I ‘m her sister Sarita .May I Know Who’s
calling?
Principal : I’m Mrs. Kapoor ,Principal of RJD School. Rohan Gupta her son,
has sprained his foot in the games field .First aid has been provided .Please tell
her to take him back home .
Sarita : Oh! I’ll tell her that .Is It urgent ? How’s he feeling now ?
Principal : Please don’t worry .He’s better now. We have given him
painkiller.
Sarita : Thank you , I’’ll convey the message.
Sarita has to catch a train .So she leaves a message for her sister Gita Gupta .
Now write this message in not more than 50 words .
Q6 Your brother fell ill for nearly a week. You took good care of him for this period 6
in addition to the care given by your parents. Write a letter to your cousin
telling how you took care of him. Do mention how your brother felt and what
all you did to give him special support.

Q7 Music can inspire us to do great things .Last evening you went to attend live 6
concert of great musician and you were greatly influenced by the beauty of a
simple song that inspired you to write a poem . Write an e-mail to your friend
sharing your experience as a poet.
OR

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 You are Ankit/Areena – troop captain. Write a report for the school magazine
on the trekking camp o f your NCC students to the hills of Patnitop. Use hints to
write a report. Forty students ----ten day camp—forest in a bus -----started
walking-----things packed ---- raised our tent----- trekked around hills----
wonderful experience-----.
SECTION -C GRAMMAR 15
Q8 Do as directed: (1x6=6)

i She always helps her mother. ( change the voice)

ii He has written many novels in the past. ( change into Passive Voice)

iii Neha is the tallest girl. ( Rewrite using positive degree of comparison)

iv My grandmother __________ tell me stories after dinner. ( Fill in with the

modal for discontinued habit)

v You __________ leave now.( Fill in the gap with modal for permission)

vi To take much ice-cream is bad for health. ( Rewrite the sentence using ‘it’)

Q9 Fill in the blanks with finite/non-finite verbs/infinitive : (½

x6=3)

i She went to the library _____ the books.

ii They are ________ football.

iii __________ two kilometres daily is good for health.

iv I am fond of __________ kites.

v Suman was ___________ a poem.

vi I’m too tired _______ .

Q10) Edit the error and write the correct sentence: (½x6=3)

i) Could I drink water?

ii) My mother looked most beautiful in pink saree.

iii) Books are been read by children in the library.

iv) The casio is played with whom?

v) He wanted painting her portrait.

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 vi) Hunt animals is a crime.

Q11) Rearrange the words to form meaningful sentences: (1x3=3)

i) Neither/dreams/real/reliable/are/nor

ii) Who/he/is guided by/misguided/dreams/is

iii) Loses/present/future/he/both/and/his/his

SECTION - D LITERATURE 30
Q12 Read the following lines and answer the questions that follows: 1x3=3
A “ The boy moved the boat against the tide of teal still flying in circles ;his arms
trembled as he pulled the paddle through the black water.”
i Why did the boy move the boat ?
ii Why did the water appear black in the lake?
iii Give the meaning of the word “tremble”.
B Read the following lines and answer the questions that follows:
“It whispered to the fields of corn 1x3=3
“Bow down ,and hail the coming morn.”
It shouted through the belfry tower,
“Awake ,O bell ! proclaim the hour.”
i Name the poem and the poet .
ii To whom “it’ is refered here ?
iii What is the speaker saying to the fields ?
Q13 Answer the following questions briefly:(30 -40 words)Any five 2x5=10
i What does the wind say to birds and trees?
ii Why did the boy breathe in relief ?
iii Why did the old man sit alone in his shop ?

iv What were the objects Anna collected as gifts for Nana Marie?
v How did books help Matilda ?
vi Why was Jo happy ?
Q14 Answer the following questions in detail .Attempt any two 2x4=8
i What do you think of hunting as a pleasurable sport? In the chapter Wild
Duck what was wrong with the father’s attitude towards hunting as manly
sport ?
ii Anna gives Nana Marie the best gift; a bit of herself. Explain.

iii Kindness can change your world and bring happiness not only to others but
back to you as well .Explain in your words relating with the chapter “The Blue
Umbrella”.

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Q15)(A) Frame sentences : (2)

(i) Beneath (ii)tempted

(B) Rearrange the jumbled letters to form meaningful words: (½x4=2)

(i) osrlguio (ii)finfdes (iii)olprmaic ( iv)eptaipte

(C) Complete the words in these sentences with the consonant clusters spr, shr (½x4=2)
and str
i) I want to have some of the _____ands of my hair coloured.

ii) I asked him if he could help me but he just ____ugged his shoulders.

iii) There are a lot of _____ay dogs in our locality.

iv) I like to have _____outs in breakfast.

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