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THE ADITYA BIRLA PUBLIC SCHOOL BHUBANESWAR
FIRST PERIODIC TEST 2023-24

SUBJECT: ENGLISH
CLASS CODE: M-1
DATE: 21.07.2023
Time allowed: One and Half hours Max. Marks: 40
Name:……………………………………………… Roll No.: ………..
Invigilator’s signature:…………………………….
General Instruction:
1. The question paper contains three sections- READING, GRAMMAR & WRITING and LITERATURE.
2. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
SECTION-A( READING) 10 Marks

A. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions:
Papaya is a healthy fruit with a list of properties that is long and exhaustive. You can
munch on it as a salad, have it cooked or boiled or just drink it up as milkshake or juices.
Papaya has many virtues that can contribute to our good health. The most important of
these virtues is the protein-digesting enzyme it has. The enzyme is similar to pepsin in its
digestive action and is said to be so powerful that it can digest 200 times its own weight
in protein. It assists the body in assimilating the maximum nutritional value from food to
provide energy and bodybuilding materials.
Papain in raw papaya makes up for the deficiency of gastric juice and fights excess of
unhealthy mucus in the stomach and intestinal irritation. The ripe fruit, if eaten regularly
corrects habitual constipation, bleeding piles and chronic diarrhoea. The juice of the
papaya seeds also assists in the above-mentioned ailments. Papaya juice, used as a
cosmetic, removes freckles or brown spots due to exposure to sunlight arid makes the
skin smooth and delicate. A paste of papaya seeds is applied in skin diseases like those
caused by ringworm.
The black seeds of the papaya are highly beneficial in the treatment of cirrhosis of the
liver caused by alcoholism, malnutrition, etc. A tablespoonful of its juice, combined with
a hint of fresh lime juice, should be consumed once or twice daily for a month. The fresh
juice of raw papaya mixed with honey can be applied over inflamed tonsils, for
diphtheria and other throat disorders. It dissolves the membrane and prevents infection
from spreading.
1. The powerful protein-digesting enzyme in papaya materials to the body by: 1

(a) improving blood circulation
(b) It assists the body in assimilating the maximum nutritional from food
(c) increasing the resistance power of the body
(d) slowing down the process of digestion
2. Excess of unhealthy mucus in the fought: 1
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(a) if ripe papaya is eaten regularly
(b) if juice of papaya seeds is taken regularly
(c) by papain found in raw papaya which makes up for the deficiency of gastric juice
(d) by correcting habitual constipation
3. The cosmetic value of papaya is that: 1
(a) it treats skin diseases
(b) it makes the skin smooth and delicate
(c) it treats cirrhosis of the liver
(d) it is helpful in treating chronic Diarrhea
4. Inflamed tonsils can be cured by: 1
(a) Consuming a tablespoonful of papaya juice with a hint of fresh lime juice daily for a
month
(b) by applying a paste of papaya seeds on the tonsils
(c) chewing black seeds of papaya
(d) applying fresh juice of raw mixed with honey on the tonsils
5. The word in the passage meaning the same as soft is: 1
(a) chronic
(b) smooth
(c) delicate
(d) cosmetic
6. Find synonym of the word ‘provide’ from the passage. 1
7. Write meaning of the word ‘consumed’. 1
8. Write meaning of the word ‘ailments’. 1
9. Make a sentence with the word ‘energy’. 1
10. Make a sentence with the word ‘beneficial’. 1
SECTION-B (GRAMMAR AND WRITING) 10 Marks
B.1 Identify the subject and predicate in each one of the following sentences: 1x3=3
a. The World-Heritage-listed area supports a diversity of wildlife. 1
b. The reef is an extremely popular destination for tourists. 1
c. The role of Island Caretaker is a six-month contract. 1
2. Fill in the blanks in each of the sentences given below with a suitable choice from 1x2=2
the words given in brackets:
a. Everyone _______(has/have) arrived so the programme can now begin. 1
b. Nobody _______(eat/eats) chicken in our home. 1
3. Imagine you are Rohan/Rima who won the quiz competition. Write a letter to your friend 5
about the competition you participated in.
Or,
You are Karan/Kriti. Write a news report on a road accident that you witnessed.
SECTION-C (LITERATURE) 20 Marks

C. Read the extract below and answer the following questions: 1x5=5
1. “What do you make, O ye goldsmiths?
Wristlet and anklet and ring,
Bells for the feet of blue pigeons
Frail as a dragon-fly’s wing,
Girdles of gold for dancers,
Scabbards of gold for the king.”
i) What are the colours of turbans sold by merchants? 1

a) Orange b) crimson and silver
c) red and white d) black and blue
ii) What does chessmen and dice reflect? 1
a) It reflects the Indian fascination for board games.
b) It reflects the spirit of Indian life.
c) It reflects the interest of gaining knowledge.
d) It reflects the Indian fascination for colours.
iii) Who grind sandalwood, henna and spice? 1

a) pedlars b) merchants
c) maidens d) shopkeepers
iv) Which gold ornaments are made by the goldsmiths for blue pigeons? 1
a) wristlets b) bells
c) bells d) necklace
v) When was the poem 'In the Bazaars of Hyderabad' written ? 1
a) during first world war b) after Independence
c) during India's struggle for Independence d) during navratri celebration
2. Answer the following questions: (in 30-40 words) 2x5=10
a) Why did Dr. Owens describe the disk as the world’s first CD-Rom? 2
b) In what way will the tourism department of Queensland benefit from running 2
competition and offering the winning candidate the ‘best job in the world’?
c) What do you feel about Ken’s attitude and behaviour? 2
d) What qualities of personality and character would an archaeologist need in order to find 2
satisfaction in his work?
e) Name the instruments played by the musicians in the poem “In the Bazaars of 2
Hyderabad”. Mention one special feature of these instruments.
3. Answer the following question: (in 70-80 words) 1x5=5
a) Would you have liked to apply for the ‘best job in the world’? Give reasons. 5

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THE ADITYA BIRLA PUBLIC SCHOOL BHUBANESWAR

FIRST PERIODIC TEST 2023-24

SECTION-A( READING) 10 Marks

1. The powerful protein-digesting enzyme in papaya materials to the body by: 1

b. The reef is an extremely popular destination for tourists. 1

c. The role of Island Caretaker is a six-month contract. 1

b. Nobody _______(eat/eats) chicken in our home. 1

SECTION-C (LITERATURE) 20 Marks

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i) What are the colours of turbans sold by merchants? 1

iii) Who grind sandalwood, henna and spice? 1

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