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Class 12 - English Core
Sample Paper - 01 (2022-23)
Maximum Marks: 80
Time Allowed: : 3 hours
General Instructions:
1. 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q-paper reading.

2. The Question Paper contains THREE sections-READING, WRITING and LITERATURE.
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write the correct question number in your answer sheet to
indicate the option/s being attempted.
SECTION A – READING SKILLS

1. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
1. Ghost nets aren’t supernatural, but they are legitimately scary. A ghost net is a fishing net that’s been lost or
abandoned in the ocean. They are one particularly appalling part of the global ghost fishing problem, which includes
fishing gear abandoned in the water. Any net or line left in the ocean can pose a threat to marine life. Just because a
net is no longer used by fishers doesn’t mean it stops working. These nets continue to trap everything in their path,
presenting a major problem for the health of our oceans and marine life.
2. Ghost nets entangle sea turtles, dolphins and porpoises, birds, sharks, seals and more, apart from catching fish. The
nets keep animals from moving freely, cause injuries and keep mammals and birds from rising to the surface for air.
Since hundreds of animals can be caught in a single net, this threat is monumental. The ghost nets harm coral reefs
too—breaking corals, exposing them to disease and even blocking the reefs from needed sunlight.
3. Ghost nets are also a major contributor to the ocean plastics’ crisis. Most modern nets are made of nylon or other
plastic compounds that can last for centuries. According to a 2018 study in Scientific Reports, ghost nets make up at
least 46 percent of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Those abandoned fishing lines and nets that do breakdown never
go away; they just become smaller pieces of plastic. Marine animals mistake this microplastic for food and eat it,
which can harm internal organs, keep them from eating and expose them to toxic chemicals.
4. Exorcising ghost nets from our oceans will require commitment, cooperation and innovation. Many groups are
working to remove ghost nets from the sea and are collaborating with local fishers and governments around the world
to identify target areas and remove as many nets as possible. In 2015, a single World Wildlife Fund for Nature
(WWF)-led mission in the Baltic Sea hauled up 268 tons of nets, ropes and other material.
5. To stop these nets from becoming ghosts in the first place, conservation organisations advocate for fishing gear that
can be traced to its owner so anyone dumping nets can be fined and refundable deposits on nets to encourage
returning or recycling rather than littering. Tools like sonar reflectors that can make ghost nets easier to find and
working with small-scale fisheries to develop more sustainable fishing gear and practices are other suggestions. It is
only by attacking this problem from all sides, together with conservation partners, fishers and supporters, can we
banish ghost nets and protect our oceans.
(437 words)
i. Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate option.
Ghost nets have been named so because they ________.

A. cause much harm to the marine life
B. are functional though not in use by fishers
C. are not owned by anyone
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D. act as a snare for all animals in oceans
ii. Comment on the writer’s reference to the ghost nets in paragraph one, as a health problem for the oceans.
iii. List the two ways being entangled in a ghost net is likely to impact a walrus.
(Clue: Think about the type of animal a walrus is)

iv. Select the option that conveys the opposite of ‘negligible’, from words used in paragraph two.
A. unimpressive
B. monumental
C. exposing
D. threat
v. The writer would agree with the given statements based on paragraph three, EXCEPT:
A. Most ghost nets take a few years to completely disintegrate.
B. Ghost nets contribute to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
C. Most ghost nets provide nutrition to marine animals, upon disintegration.
D. Ghost nets can curtail freedom of marine animals.
vi. Some records share that fishing nets used to be made of common rope using natural fibres, prior to the 1960s.
Based on your understanding of paragraph three, list one major advantage that these had over the fishing nets
being used in present times.
vii. Why is it fair to say that commitment and innovation have to go hand-in-hand to rid the oceans of ghost nets?
viii. Complete the given sentence with an appropriate inference, with respect to the following:
The writer quotes the example of the WWF-led mission in the Baltic Sea (Paragraph 4), in order to........
ix. How can the solutions, suggested in paragraph five, best be described?
A. practical
B. presentable
C. popular
D. prejudiced
x. Select the most suitable title for the above passage.
A. The Scary Side of Ghost Nets
B. Ghost Nets - A Result of Human Dominance
C. Ghost Nets - A Menace to Marine Life
D. D. Ways to Tackle the Problem of Ghost Nets
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1. Manav Singh had been farming his land for the past 20 years . His father had also been farming in the same land. But
now he is unable to irrigate the agricultural land as the ground water level has gone down and the monsoon rains are
also irregular. He has an option to connect the canal irrigation that the Government has initiated but is finding it
difficult to implement the process. He knows that farmers world wide will need to increase crop production, either by
increasing the amount of agricultural land to grow crops or by enhancing productivity on existing agricultural lands
to meet the global demand.
2. However, the ecological and social trade -off of clearing more land for agriculture are often high, particularly in the
tropics. And right now, crop yields the amount of crops harvested per unit of land cultivated are growing too slowly
to meet the predicted demand for food. Even if some regions increase their output and traders reduce the mismatch
between supply and demand, doubling food production by 2050 will undeniably be a major challenge.
3. Thus the last resort for farmers, Manav Singh thinks would be to grow more on the land they currently operate
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dispenser, advanced irrigation systems, and environmentally optimized crop rotations. These methods can help
produce more crop, especially in parts of Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe with large yield gaps. They can
also reduce the negative environmental impacts from over stressing resources -preventing groundwater depletion and
the destruction of fertile lands through over-use of fertiliser.
4. Net irrigated area (%) of India has increased from nearly 18 to 48% in recent times due to government interventions
at various levels (Fig. 1). Although the government has given much emphasis on improving canal system in various
five year plans but it has declined over years (Fig. 1). People have identified groundwater irrigation as much reliable
and independent source of irrigation. Groundwater irrigation has taken quantum jump since 1965.
5. Fig. 1. Percent net irrigated to net sown area and per cent canal irrigated & per cent groundwater irrigated to net
irrigated area (Source: based on data from DES, 2017-18); NIA %: Net Irrigated area to net sown area, GW %:
Groundwater share in net irrigated area, SW %: Surface water share in net irrigated area October-December 2019]
6. In order to attract more investments in agriculture, the risks need to be reduced by governments. Regulators need to
overhaul policies that is affecting the inclusion of small, rural farmers into the financial system. More supportive
policies, laws and public spending on infrastructure would help create a favourable investment climate for
agriculture.
i. Does the following statement agree with the information given in paragraph 1?
Manav Singh is aware that in order to meet the demand for food on a global scale, farmers must reduce crop
production either by reducing the amount of land used for farming or by decreasing the productivity of the land
already used for farming.
Select from the following:
True - if the statement agrees with the information
False - if the statement contradicts the information
Not Given - if there is no information on this

ii. Do you think using precision farming tools and methods can intensify the negative environmental effects of
overstressing resources?
Support your answer with reference to the text.

iii. Which of the following is /are true according to passage?
i. Paragraph 2 only highlights how food demand can easily be met in the near future.
ii. Rising food demand is likely to affect developed countries more severely than the developing countries.
iii. Increasing land under agriculture, can impact the ecology negatively.
A. Only i & ii
B. Only ii
C. Only iii
D. Both i & iii
iv. Complete the sentence based on the following statement.
Recent years have seen an increase in India's net irrigated area from about 18% to 48%.
This improvement is a result of _____________________

v. The graph indicates that the irrigation of agricultural land in India using canal system has
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A. Increased through the years
B. Decreased through the years
C. Equal all these years
D. None of the above
vi. What does the author want to convey by, ‘would help create a favourable investment climate for agriculture’ as
mentioned in paragraph 6?
i. The climate conditions need to be improved to improve food production.
ii. With supportive policies and laws, investments in agriculture are likely to increase.
iii. Lower returns in agriculture are the main reason behind low investment.
A. Only i & iii
B. Only i & ii
C. Only ii
D. Only ii & iii
vii. Doubling food production by 2050 will undeniably be a major challenge.
What last option do farmers have according to Manav Singh?

viii. Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate option.
Governments must reduce risks in order to __________ more agricultural investments.

A. discourage
B. attract
C. repulse
D. buy
ix. Complete the sentence appropriately with one/ two words.
Doubling food production by 2050 will undoubtedly be a difficult task, even if some regions increase their
output and traders reduce the gap between ____________.
x. Based on the reading of the text, state a point to challenge the given statement
People have recognized canal irrigation as a far more dependable and independent form of irrigation.
SECTION B – CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS
3. An International Book Fair is being held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 7th to 14th February 2020. As Librarian,
Goodwill Public School, Maurice Nagar, Delhi, write a notice informing the students about the fair. Give all the other
necessary details.
OR
The Principal, Sunshine Public School, Dindigul has invited the Inspector of Police (Traffic) to deliver a lecture on
‘Road Safety’ in her school. Draft a notice in about 50 words informing the students to assemble in the school
auditorium.
4. You are Akshya/Aakriti. You have been invited to participate in a seminar on 'Fundamental Rights of Children',
organised by the Lions Club of your distinct. Respond and apologise to the invitation by writing a letter to the Secretary
of the club.
OR
You are a student of Laxmi Public School, Model Town, Delhi. The School is holding its Annual Function at 5.30 p.m.
on 27th Jan. 2019. The Education Minister has consented to be the Chief Guest. Design an invitation card to be sent to
the parents and other invitees. (Word Limit 50).
5. National Book Trust organised a week-long book fair at Anna Grounds, Chennai. You visited the fair and bought a few
books. You were pleased with the arrangements, enthusiasm of the visitors and the fact that books have not yet lost their
relevance in the world of the Internet. Write a letter in 120-150 words to the editor of a local newspaper to express your

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feelings. You are Lalit/Latha, 112, Mount Road, Chennai.
OR
You have a degree in architecture and you have worked for a British firm for 5 years. Write an application for the post of
Senior Architect in ‘MIB Designs’, Lucknow. You are Mridul/Mridula, 56, Cross Street, Bhopal.
6. You are Amit, a sportsman, worried about the decreasing interest of students in sports and games. Write an article in 150-
200 words to be published in a magazine on the need for sports and games.
Use the hints given below.

sitting most of the time
excessive use of internet
most don’t walk to the school
more importance to examination results
OR
Recently your school held a Seminar on Conservation of Water as a part of World Water Day celebrations. As the School
Pupil Leader of Maryland School, Gurgaon, write a report in 100-125 words for a local daily. Sign as Pritham/Preeti.
SECTION C - LITERATURE
No, in country money, the country scale of gain,
The requisite lift of spirit has never been found,
Or so the voice of the country seems to complain,
I can’t help owning the great relief it would be
To put these people at one stroke out of their pain.

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And then next day as
I come back into the sane, I wonder how
I should like you to come to me
And offer to put me gently out of my pain.

i. Identify the phrase from the extract, that suggests the following:
Meagre income earned by the countryside people.

ii. Pick the option that mentions elements justifying monetary aspect as the requisite lift of spirit.
1. confidence
2. ego
3. self-esteem
4. status
5. fame
a. 1, 2, 4
b. 2, 4, 5
c. 1, 3, 4
d. 1, 3, 5
iii. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to (1) and (2) given below.
(1) The poet is agitated and depressed.
(2) The poet realises the futility of his thought about giving up.
a. (1) is true but (2) is false.
b. (2) is true but (1) is false.
c. (2) is the reason for (1).
d. Both (1) and (2) cannot be inferred from the extract.
iv. Identify the tone of the poet in the given line.
I can't help owning the great relief it would be To put these people at one stroke out of their pain.
v. Choose the one which does NOT reflect the poet's ideas in the given extract.
a. The poet blames the poor for their lack of spirit to scale new heights.
b. He suggests that poor people should begin to sell gallons of gas.
c. He is of the view that the poor have limited resources that can hardly help them.
d. Their upliftment requires our/people's involvement.
vi. Answer in ONE word:
The poet pleads his readers to get him out of his ________ by helping the poor.
OR
Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
.... and felt that old familiar ache, my childhood’s fear, but all I said was, see you soon, Amma, all I did was smile and
smile and smile ...
i. What did the poet do after the security check?
a. The poet stood a few yards away from her mother and looked at her face again
b. The poet stood a few yards near her mother and looked at her face again
c. The poet stood a few yards away from her mother and thinking about her
d. None of these
ii. What was the childhood fear that now troubled the poet?
a. Fear of losing her mother
b. Examination fear
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d. Fear of leaving her home town
iii. What do the poet’s parting words suggest?
a. Optimism
b. Reassurance
c. Nostalgia
d. All of these
iv. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
(1) The poet had already experienced such pain.
(2) She smiles to conceal her pain.

a. (1) can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.
b. (2) can be inferred from the extract but (1) cannot.
c. Both (1) and (2) can be inferred from the extract.
d. (2) is the reason for (1) and can be inferred from the extract.
v. Name the poetic device used in the line, all I did was smile and smile and smile.
a. Simile
b. Alliteration
c. Metaphor
d. Transferred Epithet
vi. The poet is gripped by the ________ of the past and ________ of the future without her mother.
When I heard this, I didn't want to laugh any more, I felt terribly sad. How could they believe that it was disgusting if
one of us held that package in his hands, even though the vadai had been wrapped first in a banana leaf, and then
parcelled in paper? I felt so provoked and angry that I wanted to touch those wretched vadais myself straightaway. Why
should we fetch and carry for these people, I wondered. Such an important elder of ours goes meekly to the shops to
fetch snacks and hands them reverently, bowing and shrinking, to this fellow who just sits there and stiffs them into his
mouth. The thought of it infuriated me.
i. The elder handing snacks reverently, bowing and shrinking to the fellow indicates that the fellow was
1. condescending
2. unassuming
3. submissive
4. disdainful
5. aggressive
6. domineering
a. 2, 3 and 6
b. 1, 4 and 5
c. 1, 4 and 6
d. 2, 3 and 4
ii. Based on the given context, choose the option that illustrates when a person can be provoked, out of the
examples given below.
1. The employees organised a peaceful protest outside the firm.
2. The manager ill-treated one of the employees and wrongfully terminated him.
3. The employees wrote a letter of complaint against the manager.
4. The director of the firm scheduled a meeting for reconciliation.
a. Option 1
b. Option 2
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d. Option 4
iii. What changed the mood of the narrator?
iv. Complete the sentence appropriately, with reference to the extract.
The narrator of the given extract is a Tamil Dalit woman whose penname is ________.
OR
He said I was unhappy. That made my wife kind of mad, but he explained that he meant the modern world is full of
insecurity, fear, war, worry and all the rest of it, and that I just want to escape. Well, who doesn’t?
i. From which lesson, the following excerpt has been taken?
a. The Enemy
b. Should Wizard hit Mommy
c. On the face of It
d. The Third level
ii. Who is the speaker of these lines?
iii. Who is He referred to here?
iv. What had made the speaker's wife kind of mad?
a. Her husband had been escaping
b. Her husband had seen the third level of Grand Central Station
c. Her husband was very ill
d. Her husband had lost consciousness
“Why aren’t you wearing chappals?” I ask one.
“My mother did not bring them down from the shelf,” he answers simply.
“Even if she did he will throw them off,” adds another who is wearing shoes that do not match. When I comment on it,
he shuffles his feet and says nothing. “I want shoes”, says a third boy who has never owned a pair all his life. Travelling
across the country I have seen children walking barefoot, in cities, on village roads. It is not lack of money but a tradition
to stay barefoot, is one explanation. I wonder if this is only an excuse to explain away a perpetual state of poverty.
i. Why was the one (being asked) not wearing chappals?
a. Because he had none
b. Because one of them was broken
c. Because his father had asked him not to wear
d. Because his mother did not bring them down from the shelf
ii. Infer the reason behind the given action of the boy.
He shuffles his feet and says nothing.

iii. What is the author's excuse to explain away their constant state of poverty?
a. Calling them habitual unhygienic
b. To term 'walking barefoot' as a tradition
c. To reuse the 'worn out shoes'
d. Not to bring chappals out of the shelf
iv. Replace the underlined word with its antonym from the extract.
It was only an excuse to explain their transitory poverty.

v. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements (as per the author)
given below.
(1) As if they had a tradition to stay barefoot.
(2) Walking barefoot was due to their poverty.

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a. (1) Can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.
b. (1) cannot be inferred from the extract but (2) can.
c. (1) is true but (2) is false.
d. (2) is the reason for (1).
vi. What, according to the other boy, would Saheb do with his chappals?
OR
"My children, this is the last lesson I shall give you. The order has come from Berlin to teach only German in the schools
of Alsace and Lorraine. The new master comes tomorrow. This is your last French lesson. I want you to be very
attentive.”
What a thunderclap these words were to me!
Oh, the wretches; that was what they had put up at the town hall!
i. Complete the sentence with an appropriate explanation, as per the extract.
M Hamel wanted the students to be attentive because _________.

ii. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
(1) M. Hamel wanted his students to pay attention as it was the last lesson.
(2) Nobody except Franz was able to realise the pain in M. Hamel's eyes.
a. (1) Can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.
b. (1) cannot be inferred from the extract but (2) can.
c. (1) is true but (2) is false.
d. (2) is the reason for (1).
iii. How would you describe Franz's tone when he says- What a thunderclap these words were to me?
a. Angry
b. Gloomy
c. Perplexed
d. Irritated
iv. In which of the following options can the underlined words not be replaced with wretche(s)?
a. That beggar has broken my car window.
b. Items like a stick and grenadier are now variable.
c. He is a lonely and miserable rogue.
d. Before the poor knave had time to speak, he was shot.
v. Henceforth, only ________ would be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine.
vi. Write another similar word for the underlined word that is used in the extract.
It was startling for Franz to know that he could not learn French any longer.
10. Answer any five of the following questions in 40-50 words each:
i. What did the peddler say in his defence when it was clear that he was not the person the ironmaster had thought he
was?
ii. How can a few moments of introspection affect our lives? Answer the question based on your understanding of the
poem Keeping Quiet.
iii. What spreads the pall of despondence over our dark spirits? How is it removed? (A Thing of Beauty)
iv. Why was Sophie jealous of Geoff's silence?
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vi. Write down the remarks of a Professor when Eco presented his doctoral dissertation in Italy?
11. Answer any two of the following questions in 40-50 words each:
i. What do you think is the reason behind the success of the programme, Students on Ice? (Journey to the End of the
Earth)
ii. What steps were initiated by the Maharaja in order to ban the tiger killing in his state?
iii. What sort of brightness and silence prevailed in Antarctica dining summer? (Journey to the End of the Earth)
12. Douglas fully realised the truth of Roosevelt’s statement, “All we have to fear is fear itself.” How did this realisation
help him brush aside his fear and become an expert swimmer?
OR
What are the ‘ordeals’ Aunt Jennifer is surrounded by? Why has the poet used the word ‘ringed’?
13. The actual pain or inconvenience caused by a physical impairment is often much less than the sense of alienation felt by
the person with disabilities. What is the kind of behaviour that the person expects from others?
OR
Do you think being human is the greatest virtue and treating an enemy is not a sin? Explain taking reference of 'The
Enemy'.

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Class 12 - English Core
Sample Paper - 01 (2022-23)
Solution
SECTION A – READING SKILLS

1. i. C. are not owned by anyone
ii. The ghost nets are the reason the marine life is frequently sick. If not addressed, this ‘health issue’ would soon
be chronic.
iii. i. entangle and cause injuries
ii. entangle and prevent resurfacing, leading to death by drowning
iv. B. monumental
v. C. Most ghost nets provide nutrition to marine animals, upon disintegration.
vi. Used to be bio-degradable/ easily disintegrated, as compared to artificial fibre nets that do not disintegrate.
vii. Commitment- This task will require perseverance/a long time to accomplish
Innovation- Creative ideas and strategies would be needed to address this problem
viii. draw attention to the magnitude of the problem
indicate that Governments need to collaborate with such groups for addressing the problem of ghost
nets (Any 1 OR similar)
ix. A. practical
x. C. Ghost Nets - A Menace to Marine Life
2. i. False - The statement contradicts the information
Manav Singh is aware that in order to meet the demand for food on a global scale, farmers must increase crop
production either by increasing the amount of land used for farming or by increasing the productivity of the land
already used for farming.
ii. No.
Precision farming tools and methods can reduce the negative environmental effects of overstressing resources.
iii. C. Only iii
iv. government interventions at various levels
v. B. Decreased through the years
vi. c. Only ii
vii. The last resort for farmers would be to grow more on the land they currently operate through what is called
“sustainable intensification”.
viii. B. attract
ix. demand and supply
x. I disagree because people have recognized ground water irrigation as a far more dependable and independent
form of irrigation
SECTION B – CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS
NOTICE
Goodwill Public Schools 4th Feb 2020
There is an international book fair is being held at Pragati Maidan New Delhi from 7th to 14th February 2020 from
7:30 a.m to 6:00 p.m. Interested students are requested to come and check different books by different writers. It would

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be a good opportunity for all to see and suggest some books for library purpose.
Girish Singhania
3. Librarian
OR
SUNSHINE PUBLIC SCHOOL - DINDIGUL
NOTICE
Lecture on Road Safety

18th March 20XX
All students are hereby informed that there will be a lecture on Road Safety by Inspector of Police (Traffic) on 21st
March 20XX in the school auditorium from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The lecture will focus on how to maintain road
safety and how to spread awareness about the same in others. Attendance of all students is compulsory. Students must
assemble in the auditorium and take their seats by 9:15 AM.
Swati Biswas
Principal
4. 25, Aram Bagh Road,
Meerut.
2nd April 2019.
The Secretary,
Lions Club,
Meerut.
Dear Sir,
Sub: Inability to accept the invitation
Thank you very much for inviting me to participate in the organised seminar on 'Fundamental Rights of Children'. This
topic is of great concern to our society and I feel honoured and obliged by your invitation to be part of it. However, I
shall not be able to accept your invitation due to some previous commitments which keep me confined to my place on
that day. Thanking you once again for your kind invitation and apology for inability to join.
Yours faithfully,
Akshya.
OR
The Principal, Staff, and Students of
Laxmi Public School, Model Town, Delhi
request the pleasure of your company
on
ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATION
on Sunday, 27 January 2019
at 5.30 p.m.
in the School Auditorium
Honourable Education Minister has very kindly consented to be
the Chief Guest. R.S.V.P.
Admin. Officer
011-27xxxxxx
Special Instructions
(This card admits only two)

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(You are requested to be seated by 4.30 p.m.)
Note: Entry Free
5. 112, Mount Road
Chennai - 600001
11th February, 20XX
The Editor
The Deccan Herald
Chennai
Dear Sir,
Subject: Relevance of book fairs
Through your esteemed columns, I would like to praise people’s love for books. National Book Trust organized a six-day
book fair at Anna Grounds, Chennai recently. I was delighted to see many books being displayed on a variety of subjects.
Different publishers including some foreign publishers had set up their stalls. A variety of books on diverse subjects
were available on heavy discounts. A large crowd visited the book fair and publishers were encouraging people to buy
their books. It was really a pleasure to see people’s enthusiasm to buy books.
Today there is a craze for e-books. Still, people buy books which they can read sitting anywhere in their house. This
shows that books still hold their relevance and importance. Modern technology and the internet cannot stop people from
buying books. People have realized that books are cheaper and require no maintenance, unlike a computer. In fact, many
online stores like Amazon, Flipkart, etc.try to sell the latest books at the cheapest prices.l hope you will publish my letter
in your esteemed newspaper so that the readers never forget the value of books and the pleasure of reading.
Yours truly,
Lalit.
OR
56, Cross Street
Bhopal
11th February, 20XX
The Managing Director
MIB Designs
Lucknow
Sir,
Subject Application for the post of Senior Architect
This is in reference to your advertisement in 'The Hindu' dated 10th January, 20XX for the post of Senior Architect in
your reputed company. I hereby wish to apply for the same.
Please find attached my resume. If I am considered for the above-mentioned position in your esteemed firm, I would
devote my best towards the responsibilities entrusted to me. I assure you professionalism and hardwork on my part.
I would be readily available for a personal interview if selected. Awaiting a positive response!
Yours sincerely,
Mridul
Resume
Name: Mridul
Father's name: Suraj Singh
Date of birth: 5th April 1991

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Address: 56, Cross Street, Bhopal
Academic Qualifications:
Degree Board/ University Year Division
Graduation CBSE 2008 First

Bachelor of Architecture >Institute of planning and Architecture 2012 First
Experience: Asstt. Architect, British Construction Company, Bhopal (December 2013 - Present)
Expected salary: Rs. 55,000 per month
Languages fluency: English, Hindi
Hobbies: Sports, traveling
Contact information: 8059XXXXXX / [email protected]
6. Importance of Sports and Games
by Amit Children today seem to lose interest in sports and games. They don't seem to actively focus on and care about
things that involve physical activity. Most of the children spend their time in either sitting and playing video games or
surfing the internet. Most of them don’t even walk to school. This decreasing interest of students in sports and games is
most unfortunate and a cause of concern. It has been time and again reiterated that sports play a primarily positive role in
the development of both physical and mental health. Still, more importance is given to examination results and academic
performance over sports and games.
Participation in sports is very important and should be encouraged. This will enable young people to not only keep
themselves fit but also help in the development of social and communication skills. Teamwork is also naturally learnt by
participating in sports and games. Students can not only develop leadership skills through sports but also discover their
hidden abilities.
Children who do not play sports and lead a sedentary lifestyle tend to gain weight which finally leads to obesity. This
further leads to diseases like diabetes, hypertension and other such health problems. Physical fitness is also essential for
proficiency in studies as only a healthy body can contain a healthy mind.
Students have surplus energy. If this energy is fruitfully used to play sports, the foundations are laid for a healthy society.
Students will also be fully aware of the need for discipline, cooperative effort, team spirit and the cult of sportsmanship,
wherein they learn to become not only good winners but also good losers.
OR
Seminar on Water Conservation
by Preeti, Pupil Leader Gurgaon, 11th April, 20XX: As a part of the World Water Day Celebrations, Maryland
School, Gurgaon organised a seminar on ‘Water Conservation’ on 8th April, 20XX. The main objective of this seminar
was to remind all of us about the need to save water. Water is the most precious resource imperative for our survival and
hence, it needs to be conserved. Distinguished environmentalists and eminent personalities graced the seminar through
their presence as the guest speakers. They not only reiterated the need of conserving water but also spoke at length about
how to conserve water. They stressed upon the fact that each drop of water is precious.
Rainwater harvesting was suggested as one of the best ways to conserve water by Dr Yashraj, an eminent
environmentalist. Using visual aids to highlight his discourse, Dr Yashraj suggested that to ensure the availability of
water for the future generations, the withdrawal of fresh water from an ecosystem should not exceed its natural
replacement rate. The seminar concluded on the note that water conservation is the most cost-effective
and environmentally-sound way to reduce our demand for water. Hence, each one of us ought to do our bit towards
improving water management to enhance optimum use of water.
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7. i. country money
ii. 1, 3, 5
iii. (2) is true but (1) is false.
iv. resigned/resignation
v. He suggests that poor people should begin to sell gallons of gas.
vi. Pain
OR
i. The poet stood a few yards away from her mother and looked at her face again
ii. Fear of losing her motherFear of loosing her mother
iii. All of these
iv. c. Both (1) and (2) can be inferred from the extract.
v. Alliteration
vi. nostalgia, fear,
8. i. 1, 4 and 6
ii. Option 2
iii. The fact behind the comic story changed the mood of the narrator.
iv. Bama
OR
i. The Third level

ii. Charley
iii. He is referred to Sam.
iv. Her husband had seen the third level of Grand Central Station
9. i. Because his mother did not bring them down from the shelf
ii. When the writer asked the second boy the reason for wearing a different shoe on each foot. He did not reply and
shuffled his feet as he tried to hide the shoes and said nothing.
iii. To term 'walking barefoot' a tradition
iv. perpetual
v. a. (1) Can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.
vi. He would throw them off.
OR
i. it is his last French lesson.

ii. a. (1) Can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.
iii. Perplexed
iv. Items like a stick and grenadier are now variable.
v. German,
vi. Thunderclap
10. Answer any five of the following questions in 40-50 words each:
i. To defend himself, the peddler argued that he had never said that he was a captain or the old comrade of the
ironmaster. In fact, he had repeatedly declined the invitation to spend Christmas at the manor.
ii. The poet is optimistic that if we remain silent for a span of one minute then we can achieve mammoth tasks. Man has
got a positive faculty of thinking. He can surely think about world peace and harmony during this time. Few
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iii. John Keats says that pain and suffering are a part of life. They bring sadness and gloom. But still, we find hope and
motivation from the Nature and it removes the pall of despondence from our spirits. The beautiful sights give us
inspiration to continue the journey of life.
iv. Geoff's silence made Sophie ponder over the areas of his life which he never talked about. His world remained a
fascination to her. She thought that when he was not speaking, his mind was away at some unknown place which she
didn't know about, and this made her jealous of his silence and long for his affection.
v. Subbu identified himself with his 'Boss’, Mr. Vasan completely and preferred to call him his principal. He was quite
close to his principal. His loyalty towards his principal was absolute. He always thought of his principal’s interests.
vi. The Professor commented that the scholars learn a lot from their subject. They usually make a list of false hypothesis
and then they correct and put the conclusions. He said about Eco's work that he had even mentioned his trials and
errors while doing his research which is a deviation from the path that other scholars take. This approach impressed
the Professor and Eco's first dissertation at the age of 22 was published.
11. Answer any two of the following questions in 40-50 words each:
i. The programme 'Students on Ice' was a success because it offered a life-changing exposure to the future generation of
policymakers at an age when they could absorb, learn and act. It provided them with inspiring educational
opportunities which would help them foster a new understanding and respect for our planet.
ii. In order to disprove the prediction of the astrologers, the Maharaja decided to kill one hundred tigers himself. As a
result, the proclamation was made that if anyone who dared to kill or even throw a stone at the tiger, all his wealth
and property would be confiscated. He did not want others to reduce tiger population by hunting. The king even
announced that he would attend to the matters of the state and the people only after killing one hundred tigers and
thus proving the prediction of the state astrologer wrong.
iii. The brightness that prevailed in Antarctica was surreal (strange) as the austral summer light remained for 24 hours in
the continent. The silence there was ubiquitous (widespread) interrupted only by the occasional avalanche or calving
ice sheet.
12. Douglas had experienced both the sensation of dying and the terror that the fear of death can cause Strong will,
determination, courage as well as honest labour made him win over all his terrors and fears. The will to live brushed
aside all his fears. In reality, all our fears are only psychological and can be easily won over, if we can control our mind.
This realisation made Douglas master the art of swimming with the help of an instructor. First, the instructor drove away
Douglas' fear of water, before teaching him major swimming techniques. And he, piece by piece, built Douglas into a
swimmer. In order to resolve his residual doubts, Douglas swam across the Lake Wentworth. He went up the Tieton to
Conrad Meadows, up the Conrad Creek Trail to Meade Glacier, dived into the lake and swam across and back. Finally,
he shouted with joy after he had conquered his fear of water.
OR
The ‘ordeals’ that surround Aunt Jennifer are the hardships and the oppression at the hands of a male dominated society.
Although , we are not aware of what terrors aunt Jennifer had to live with and why her friends and relatives did not step
in , she is a victim of gender bias. The poet uses the word ‘ringed’ to signify that after her death also, Aunt Jennifer’s
hands will still be affected by the dominance of her husband.
13. A person with any physical impairment can live life with respect and honour if he is not ridiculed and punished with
heartless pity. He expects empathy rather than sympathy. If everyone looks down at him with a pessimistic approach, he
may never be able to come out of his sorrow, and consequently, recline to his own secluded world. He is already under
tremendous mental and emotional pressure. So, he expects others to be understanding rather than remind him of his
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In the play, Derry and Mr. Lamb, both are caught in a similar situation. Mr. Lamb, as an adult, is able to cope with such
problems, but Derry, being a child, is not able to untangle this web alone. He develops a strong liking for this old man
because he spoke the words a person, with such a problem, would want to hear.
OR
Being human is the greatest virtue and treating enemy is not a sin, 'The Enemy' is the perfect example for explaining this
theory and I agree with the statement, reason being, whatever is our nationality, gender, colour, caste or creed- we are
humans first. Being embroiled in conflicts and controversies is the side product of our egoism and ideology. These exist
because of the difference in perception about any idea of issue. But our basic conscience is sensitive for other's suffering
as reflected very beautifully through the character of Dr. Sadao in the intriguing story 'The Enemy'. It is rather a core of
our spirit, even mythology of every religion support this idea of compassion. One can not deny its existence, in spite of
all the worldly elements, humanity provides its glimpse all around us- in our words, through our acts. One feels for the
sufferer. So, whether the injured one is our enemy or friend, it should never matter while treating or extending a helping
hand. Humanity is a common thread which binds us despite our differences. Since time unknown and till up to eternity,
humanity will prevail.
'The Enemy' gives the message that humanism transcends all manmade prejudices and barriers. Dr. Sadao upholds the
ethics of medical profession in treating an enemy. The story is a great lesson of peace, love, sympathy, fellow feeling and
humanism. The story highlights how a Japanese doctor Dr.Sadao saves the life of an American prisoner of war and rises
above narrow national prejudices. He risks his honour, career, position and life by sheltering a war prisoner of the enemy
camp and saving his life. The author has beautifully portrayed the conflict in the doctor’s mind as a private individual
and as a citizen with a sense of national loyalty.

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No, in country money, the country scale of gain,

The requisite lift of spirit has never been found,

Or so the voice of the country seems to complain,

I can’t help owning the great relief it would be

To put these people at one stroke out of their pain.

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I come back into the sane, I wonder how

I should like you to come to me

And offer to put me gently out of my pain.

Meagre income earned by the countryside people.

(1) The poet is agitated and depressed.

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(1) The poet had already experienced such pain.

(2) She smiles to conceal her pain.

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Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

“Why aren’t you wearing chappals?” I ask one.

He shuffles his feet and says nothing.

It was only an excuse to explain their transitory poverty.

(1) As if they had a tradition to stay barefoot.

(2) Walking barefoot was due to their poverty.

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What a thunderclap these words were to me!

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SUNSHINE PUBLIC SCHOOL - DINDIGUL

Lecture on Road Safety

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