STD : XII PRELIM 4 MARKS : 80

DATE : 16.02.2023 ENGLISH DURATION : 3HRS

SECTION I – PROSE
(Reading for Comprehension, Language Study)

Q.1) (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below: (12)
So a huge amount of data is collected. Let me give you an idea of how huge the data might be. Big Data
can be petabytes or exabytes of data consisting of billions to trillions of records of millions of people- all from
different sources, for example web, sales,customer contact centre, social media, mobile data and so on. The data
available to industries and companies is enormously increasing in volume, variation, velocity, veracityand value.
Such a Big Data is easy to obtain but so massive that it challenges the currentcomputing technologies and hence
Big Data analytics is used to give insights that were previously incomprehensible. Big Data analytics is the
complex process of examining large and varied data sets or Big Data to uncover information- such as hidden
patterns, unknown correlations, market trends and customer preferences. With such a huge data available with the
industries they can have innumerable advantages hence all the industries are trying to reap the maximum benefit
from it. Many industries have advanced by miles from their competitors. It’s not the amount of data that is
important but what the organizations do with the data is what matters.
Uses of Big Data
Location Tracking: Big Data has been useful in identifying and tracking the exact location of a place. Your
GPS and Google Maps make use of Big Data. With geographic positioning and radio frequency identification
sensors we get the real-time data about traffic, congestion on a particular route, information if the route is closed
or if it is a one- way route, understanding accident prone areas etc. You can plan your own routeaccording to the
travel time and the transportation of goods. If you have ordered somethingonline you can track the location of your
goods in transit, you can also track the conditionof the goods. This has immensely helped the logistics companies
to reduce risks in transport, improve speed and reliability in delivery.

A1. Arrange the given sentences in the order to summarize the extract according toproper occurrences. 2
i. Big data improved the logistics services.
ii. Every online activity is stored in big data.
iii. Big data is comprehensible due to Big Data Analytics.
iv. The industries gained advantages from the big data.

A.2 Enlist the uses of Big data in Location Tracking. 2

A3. How large is Big data and what are the various sources of Big data ? 2

A4. How does Big data help you in your daily life? Explain with examples. 2

A5. Do as directed. 2

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 1) The data available to industries and companies is enormously increasing in volume, variation, velocity,
veracityand value. (Choose the correct tense)
i) Simple Present tense
ii) Past Continuous Tense
iii) Present Continuous Tense
iv) Progressive tense

2) A huge amount of data is collected. (Choose correct alternative to change the voice)
i. A huge amount of data is collected by them.
ii. They collected a huge amount of data.
iii. Collect a huge amount of data.
iv. They collect a huge amount of data.

A6 Pick out the words from the passage which mean the following. 2

a) speed b) accuracy

Q.1) B) Language study (Non-textual grammar) 4

i) Choose correct alternative to transform the sentence into a simple sentence.
1. I know that he has stolen the necklace.
a. I know he stole the necklace.
b. I know him to have stolen the necklace.
c. I know him to be a thief of the necklace.
d. I know him as he stole the necklace.

ii) Choose correct alternative so as to get Indirect-Narration of the given sentence.

1. The Prime minister said, “We are ready for any challenge.”
a) The Prime minister said that they were ready for any challenge.
b) The Prime minister said that they had been ready for any challenge.
c) The Prime minister said that they are ready for any challenge.
d) The Prime minister said that we were ready for any challenge.
iii) State the function of the underlined modal auxiliary in the following statement.
1. Hundreds of these little birds would land on the mango tree.
a) Possibility
b) Ability
c) Compulsion
d) Past Habit
iv) Spot the error and rewrite the correct sentences.
There is a room for much boxes in the cupboard.

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Q. 2 A) Read the passage and do the activities : (12)

To read a lot is essential. It is stupid not to venture outside the examination ‘set books’ or the textbooks you have
chosen for intensive study. Read as many books in English as you can, not as duty but for pleasure. Do not choose
the most difficult books you find, with the idea of listing and learning as many new words as possible : choose what
is likely to interest you and be sure in advance, that it is not too hard. You should not have to be constantly looking
up new words in the dictionary for that deadens interest and checks real learning. Look up a word here and there,
but as a general policy try to push ahead, guessing what words mean from the context. It is extensive and not
intensive reading that normally helps you to get interested in extra reading and thereby improve your English. You
should enjoy the feeling which extensive reading gives. As you read, you will become more and more familiar with
words and sentence patterns you already know, understanding them better and better as you meet them in more
and more contexts, some of which may differ only slightly from others.

Some people say that we cannot learn to speak a language better with the help of a book,. To believe that the
spoken language and written language are quite different things. This is not so.

A.1 Fill in the blanks : (2)

1. Constantly looking up new words in the dictionary........... interest.

2. You must choose what is likely to ............you.

3. You must not choose the most ........... books you find.

4. You must read books for ………………

A. 2 Complete the following : (2)

The different steps suggested to improve reading are :

1) ………………………………………………………….
2) ………………………………………………………….
3) ……………………………………………………………….

A.3 Explain what some people say about learning the spoken form of a language. (2)

A.4 Describe a few ways in which you can improve your English. (2)

A.5 Do as directed : (2)

1) It is extensive. (Make it a rhetorical question)

2) Some people say that we cannot learn to speak a language better with the help of a book. (use ‘be able to’)

A.6 Vocabualry : (2)

Pick out one word from the passage which means :

1) deprives of 2) covering a large area

Q.2 B) Write a summary of the above extract with the help of the outline given below and suggest a suitable title :
(3)

Read a lot----- for pleasure ----- read interesting ones ---- avoid dictionary ----------extensive and not intensive reading
---- different opinions.

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Q. 2 C) Develop a ‘Mind Mapping’ using your ideas and concepts to develop the topic ‘Proper Time
Management.’ (3)

i) Using the title connect your thoughts

ii)Use your own design for branching and general structure

iii) Try making 2-3 main and 2-3 sub-branches

SECTION – II : PROSE (Poetry and Appreciation)

Q.3) A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below : (10)
No stir in the air, no stir in the sea,The Ship
was still as she could be;
Her sails from heaven received no motion,Her keel was
steady in the ocean.
Without either sign or sound of their shock,The waves
flow’d over the Inchcape Rock;So little they rose, so
little they fell,
They did not move the Inchcape Bell.
The Abbot of Aberbrothok
Had placed that bell on the Inchcape Rock; On a buoy in
the storm it floated and swung,And over the waves its
warning rung.
When the Rock was hid by the surge’s swell,The
Mariners heard the warning Bell; And then they
knew the perilous Rock,
And blest the Abbot of Aberbrothok.

A1. Complete the web. (2)

...
Merits of Abbot of
... Aberbrothok place a buoy

...

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 A2. Give reasons. (2) (02)

Abbot of Aberbrothok placed a bell on the Inchcape rock

because…………………………………………………………………………
……..

A3. If you were Abbot of that era, what would you do to make the ship safe from
crashing at Inchcape rock. (2) (02)
A4. Complete the table. (2) (02)

Examples Figure of Speech Explanation

1.The Ship was still as shecould ……………….. …………………..

be.
2. No stir in the air, no stir inthe sea. …………………….. ……………………
.

A5. Compose a short poem by adding 3 lines on your own. (2) (02)

No stir in the air, no stir in the sea,

…………………………………
…………………………….
………………………………

B) Appreciation : (4) 04

Read the extract carefully and write an appreciation of the poem considering
the following points.

 About the poet and the title

 The theme
 Poetic style, Language, poetic devices.
 Special feature
 Message/Value

(02)

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Is anybody happier because you passed his way?
Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today?
This day is almost over, and its toiling time is through;
Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you?

Did you give a cheerful greeting to the friend who came along?
Or a churlish sort of "Howdy" and then vanish in the throng?
Were you selfish pure and simple as you rushed along the way,
Or is someone mighty grateful for a deed you did today?

Can you say tonight, in parting with the day that's slipping fast,
That you helped a single brother of the many that you passed?
Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said;
Does a man whose hopes were fading now with courage look ahead?

Did you waste the day, or lose it, was it well or sorely spent?
Did you leave a trail of kindness or a scar of discontent?
As you close your eyes in slumber do you think that God would say,
You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today?

SECTION – III : Writing Skills

Q.4 Complete the activities as per the instructions given below : (16) [16]

A) Attempt ‘Any one’ from the given activities : (4)

1) Drafting a virtual message :

You are Gopal, a receptionist, in the office of a company manufacturing garments. A sales
manager Mr.Deshmukh visited and handed over the sales report to be submitted to the
General Manager who was busy attending the meeting. Mr. Deshmukh has come to
submit the available sales report to the General Manager. But, the General Mnager is in
the meeting. So, Mr. Deshmukh leaves a message to Gopal and leaves immediately to
collect other reports and says that he will see the General manager at 5.30pm.
OR
2) Statement of purpose :
You are highly passionate towards becoming a successful entrepreneur and therefore
want to peruse your higher education in “Business Management”. Your background and
skills have motivated you towards business and now you seek admission to accomplisha
degree in “Business Management” at a reputed university. Prepare a ‘statement of
purpose’ in about 100 to 150 words, which will help you to get admission to this
University.

OR

3) Group Discussion :
Imagine that you have recently discussed with your friends on ‘The benefits of Travelling’,
write the same discussion in the form of dialogues that you have experienced. Write
suitable dialogues for each participant giving his/her opinion on thegiven topic.
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B) Attempt ‘Any one’ from the given activities : 4
1) E-Mail :
Draft an E-mail in a proper format to be sent to a famous and distinguished personality
inorder to invite him/her for the ‘Prize Distribution’ programme organized by the
college authorities and to be held at your junior college campus. Give complete
programme schedule and details about the event.
OR
2) Report writing :
Imagine you have recently witnessed a demonstration on “Health and Fitness” organized
at your college campus. Write a report in about 100-150 words, adding all information
and the overall happenings of this event.
OR
3) Interview :
Imagine, you have to conduct an interview of a distinguished personality in the field
of sports. With the help of the given table and points draft questions on the given
fields associated with the personality. (Do not change the sequence of the
questions)

Name of the
interviewee
(distinguished
personality)

Area of Success/Reputation

Date/Venue/Time
Duration of Interview

Question
Question based on

1. Student life

2. Early Interest

3. Idols

4. Primary training

5. Opportunity

6. Accomplishments

7. Target/Goals

8. Suggestion
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C) Attempt ‘Any one’ from the given activities : 4
1) Speech :
The supervisor of your class is going to retire after 28 years of service in your college.
You have been selected to deliver a speech at the farewell function arranged by the
college staff and the students. Prepare a speech to be delivered at this occasion in
about 100/150 words.
OR

2) Compering :
Imagine that you are a compere of ‘Reading Day Programme’ at your school to
mark the birth anniversary of Dr.A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Prepare a script for the
same with the help of following points.
✓ Introduction
✓ Importance of the Day
✓ Reading for pleasure and profit
✓ Speech by your principal
✓ Different activities and felicitation of winners
✓ Vote of thanks
OR

3) Expansion of idea :
Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below. Write your
answer in about 100 to 120 words. ‘Attitudes are the real figures of Speech’

D) Attempt ‘Any one’ from the given activities : 4

1) Review :
Write a review of the film that you remember you’ve watched and can’t forget easily.
Give details about the movie using following supporting points.
✓ Title of the film.
✓ The star cast and production house (if you remember).
✓ The gist of the plot.
✓ The reason you like the film.
✓ Your favourite scene from the movie.
✓ Your opinion and recommendation.

OR
2) Blog :
Write a ‘Blog’ in a proper format on ‘Cycling – A better way to Commute’,withthe
help of the following points. (100-150 words)

 Choice of bike
 Safety equipment
 Road safety rules
 Benefits

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3) Appeal :
Prepare an ‘Appeal’ on the topic ‘Avoid Fast Food’ with the help of the following
points.(100-150 words)

 Attraction of Fast-Food items.

 Effects on body and mind.
 Ways of avoiding the fast food.
 Options for fast food.
 Appeal to society.

SECTION – IV : (LITERARY GENRE – NOVEL)

Q.5) A) Complete the activities given below as per the instructions : 4 4 [16]

i) Choose the correct alternative and rewrite the sentence: 2

Eighteenth century gifted mankind with….
a) Drama and poetry
b) Novel and drama
c) Poetry and novel
d) Novel and periodical essays
ii) Fill in the blanks by choosing correct alternative. 2
1) A novel is relatively a .................narrative.
(Short / long /descriptive)
2) English word ‘Novel’ is derived from the Italian word …….
(Novella, Novelle, Novellus)
3) Geoffrey Chaucer wrote …….
(Morte De Arthur, The Canterbury Tales, Tale of Genji)
4) The Tale of Genji by Muraski Shikabu was published in the year …………
(1010, 1605, 1050, 1600)

B) Answer in about 50 words the questions given below : 4 4

1) Write in your words the entire half-yearly report programme of Students’ Council. 2

2) Select the two statements that describe the theme of the extract : 2
i)Half-yearly report of the students’ council was not an important event for the students
and the teachers of school
ii)The writer was immensely pleased to notice the progress of his students.
iii) The students showed a remarkable change in their behaviour and were progressing
inall the subjects
iv) The head of the institution was against conducting such activities in the school

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C) Answer the following : 4 4
1) Arrange the incidents in correct sequence as per their occurrence in the extract
i) Aouda accepted Fogg’s proposal of marriage
ii) When set free, the first thing that Fogg did was he knocked Fix
down
iii) As a part of duty, Fix arrested Fogg
iv) At the fifty-seventh second, Fogg entered the Reform Club Saloon

2) Give the character-sketch of Phileas Fogg in the extract from ‘Around the world in 80
days’ 2

D) Answer the following : 4 4

Complete the table giving the places or cities in India & England that appeared in the
extract. Give their importance :

India Importance England Importance

Andaman …………………….. Baker ……………………..
Islands ……………………. Street …………………….
…………………….. ……………………..
…………………….. ……………………..

1) Narrate the case of Miss Morstan in your words.

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