Burlington junior college
Sub-English
Marks-80
Section I - Prose
(Reading for Comprehension, Language Study, Summary, Mind Mapping)
Q. 1 (A) Read the extract and Complete the activities given below: (12)
There was a pause as cars hooted on the road, jutka drivers swore at their horses and the l babble of the crowd agitated the semi-darkness of the park. The other sat down, sucking his cheroot, puffing out, sat there ruthlessly. The astrologer felt very uncomfortable "Here, take your anna hack. I am not used to such challenges. It is late for me today. He made preparations to bundle up. The other held his wrist and said, "You can't get out of it now. You dragged me in while I was passing. The astrologer shivered in his grip: and his voice shook and became faint. "Leave me today. I will speak to you tomorrow" The other thrust his palm in his face and said, "Challenge is challenge Go on. The astrologer proceeded with this throat drying up. "There is a woman...
"Stop", said the other. "I don't want all that. Shall I succeed in my present search or not? Answer this and Otherwise I will not let you go till you disgorge all your coins." The astrologer muttered a few and replied, "All right I will speak. But will you give me a rupee if what I say is convincing? Otherwise, I will not open my mouth, and you may do what you like." After a good deal of haggling the other agreed. The astrologer said, "You were left for dead. Am I right?"
"Ah, tell me more."
"A knife has passed through you once said the astrolger.
"Good fellow!" He bared his chest to show the scar: "What else?"
"And then you were pushed into a well nearby in the field. You were left for dead."
"I should have been dead if some passerby had not chanced to peep into the well," exclaimed the other, overwhelmed by enthusiasm.
A1 Rearrange the jumbled order sentences as per the events happened: (2)
1) The passer-by saved the stranger
2) The astrologer gave secret information of the stranger.
3) The stranger insisted the astrologer to give answer to his question.
4) The astrologer refused to accept the challenge.
A2 Give information: (2)
The astrologer gives information of the events happened in the life of the stranger Write it.
A3 Give proof: (2)
The astrologer feared due the encounter with the stranger. Give its proof from the extract
A4 Personal Response: (02)
Imagine you were in the place of the astrologer. Give your ways to deal with the stranger.
A5 Language Study: (Do as directed) (02)
(a) The astrologer felt very uncomfortable. (Make exclamatory sentence)
(b) He made preparations to bundle up. (Use- so that)
A6 Vocabulary: (02)
Write antonyms of the following words from the extract:
a) agitated b) uncomfortable c) like d) dead
(B) Language study: (04)
1) Do as directed/ Transformation of Sentence: (03)
a) You should wear your uniform (Rewrite the sentence choosing the correct modal auxiliary showing ability.)
1) must 2) can 3) will 4) may
b) Begging is a curse on humanity (State whether the underlined word is gerund or present participle).
c) Before we left the class, we (complete) our assignments (Rewrite the sentence using the correct verb for of the word given in the bracket.)
2) Spot the error: (01)
I am agree with you in this matter.
Q.2 (A) Read the extract and Complete the activities given below: (12)
When shoes were first made, they were made flat without a heel. Since normal walking requires that the heel of the foot should strike the ground before the toes, these early shoes used to wear out quickly at the heel. prompting shoemakers to reinforce the heel, and so creating heeled shoes.
Women have been wearing high heeled shoes for centuries in the pursuit of fashion. However, regularly wearing shoes with high heels can be hazardous. The biggest risk, perhaps is fome your balance and breaking an ankle Wearing high heels interferes with your normal guit. They throw you weight forward, making it difficult to sustain opright balance They force you to use a lot of extra muscular effort to keep from falling forward. Much of this extra effent is concentrated in the lower back arch, which can lead to hack pain Experts wam that high heets can also result in a variety of foot problems, including metatarsalgia which in pon in the hall of the foot Another condition called Mortom's neuromu, which is 10 times more common in women than men. is caused by the thickening of tissue around a nerve between the third and fourth toes It usually envelops in response to imitation and excessive presse such as the burden of weight high heels pilace on the ball of the foot.
However, if one camot test wearing heels, the following tips can help to keep your feet healthy.
Always wear the correct fit Have both feet measured the next time you buy shoes. You will prishably find that one foot is larger than the other always buy shoes to fit the larger foot ever buy shoes that are too tight. Buy shoes later in the day when your feet are a bit swollen. Never wear a heel figher than 65 cm Only buy heels that you are comfortablic in.
A1 State whether the following statements are True / False. (02)
Rewrite the following statements and state whether they are true or false
1) Initial shoes serre without a heel.
2) Women have been wearing high-lecied shoes for centuries to get comfort.
3) High heels can create a variety of foot problems.
4) Always wear a heel higher than 6.5 cm.
A2 Give Information (02)
Write any four drawbacks of regularly wearing shoes with high heels.
Drawback of regularly wearing shoes with high heels are:-
1) _____________________________ 2) _______________________________
3) _____________________________ 4) _______________________________
A3 Guessing: (2)
Guess the intention of writing this extract.
A4 Personal Response: (2)
To wear shoes with high heels is good or bad. (Give your opinion)
A5 Language study: (02)
Do as directed.
1) They throw your weight forward, making it difficult to sustain upright balance.
(Make it compound sentence.)
2) Always wear the correct fit
(Choose the correct alternative that shows the type of this sentence)
a) Interrogative sentence.
b) Imperative sentence
c) Exclamatory sentence.
A6 Vocabulary: (02)
Write the correct meaning of the following words from the given alternatives.
1) Centuries
a) Thousands of years b) Hundreds of years
2) Hazardous
a) Dangerous b) Hard
3) Gait
a) Style of giving b) Style of walking
4) Pursuit
a) Carrying purse and suit b) To achieve something
B) Summary Writing: (03)
Write a brief summary of the above extract with the help of the points given below. Suggest a suitable title for it.
Earlier shoes, need of high heels, drawbacks of wearing high heels regularly, suggestions about wearing shoes etc.
C) Mind Mapping:(03)
Develop a 'Mind Mapping' frame/ design to show the Benefits of games and sports to the students.
You can take the help of the following points in order to develop each of them into further branches:
Fitness and stamina, team spirit and sportsmanship, group behaviour, killer's instinct, will to win etc.
Section II - Poetry (Poetry and Appreciation) (10)
Q. 3 (A) Read the given extract and complete the activity
He felt the cheering power of spring
It made him whistle, it made him sing
His heart was mirthful to excess
But the Rover's mirth was wickedness
His eye was on the Inchcape float
Quoth he. "My men, put out the boat.
And row me to the Inchcape Rock,
And I'll plague the Abbot of Aberbrothok
The boat is lower'd, the boatmen row,
And to the Inchcape Rock they go ;
Sir Ralph bent over from the boat,
And he cut the Bell from the inchcape float
Down sunk the Bell with a gurgling sound.
The bubbies se and burst around:
Quoth Sir Ralph. The next who comes to the Rock
Won't bless the Abbot of Abierbrothok. "
A1 Rewrite the following sentences as per their occurrence in the extract; (02)
(1) Sir Ralph cut the Inchcape Bell.
(2) Sir Ralph asked his men to row him to the Inchcape Rock.
(3) The Inchcape Bell sank down.
(4) Sir Ralph kept his eye on the Inchcape float
A2 But the Rover's mirth was wickedness" Explain the line in your own words (02)
A3 Those men who do wrong things, meet with due punishment Express your point of view on the above statement. (02)
A4 Pick out and write the rhyming words from the first stanza and also write its rhyme scheme. (02)
A5 Compose four poetic lines of your own on 'A memorable eventing on a beautiful beach". (02)
Q. 3. (B) Appreciation: (04)
Read the given extract and write the appreciation of the given poem based on the following aspect
Weavers, weaving at break of day.
Why do you wave a garment so gay?.........
Blue as the wing of a halcyon wild.
We weave the robes of a new-born child.
Weavers, weaving at fall of night.
Why do you weave a garment so bright?.....
Like the plumes of a peacock, purple and green.
We weave the marriage-veils of a queen.
Weavers, weaving solemn and still,
What do you weave in the moonlight chill ........
White as a feather and white as a cloud.
We weave a dead man's funeral shroud.
1) About the poem, significance of the title.
2) Form of the poem, theme and its significance
3) Poetic style, language features, poetic devices
4) Inspirational message, values, morals reflected
5) Your opinion and critical evaluation of the poem
Section III - Writing skill
Q. 4 Complete the activities as per the instructions given below: [16]
A) Attempt any one of the following: (4)
(1) Drafting virtual message:
Following is a conversation between Rajas and Ms. Vidya. Ms. Vidya had to leave for office where she works, so she wrote a message for her husband. Draft a virtual message in not more than 50 words
Rajas: Hello, may I speak to Dr. Tushar?
Ms. Vidya: He has gone to the hospital to attend the OPD. May I know who's speaking
Rajas: Yes, I am Rajas Yadav. My wife has been having stomach ache since yesterday night. From today morning she has fever too. I would be thankful to you if the doctor would come to our place to examine her
Ms. Vidya: Of course, he will come. Please, let me note down your address,
Rajas: It is B-101, Vidyut Apartment JVPD, Vile Parle West.
Ms. Vidya: I will give him your message as soon as he returns
Rajas: Thank you.
OR
(2) Statement of Purpose:4M
Read the personal details given below and prepare a suitable Statement of Purpose.
Film and Television Institute of India is one of the leading institute f India for the study of acting. You belong to a family of drama actor and would like to pursue your career in acting related music field. Your bet bies mimicry, and wrapping You have won many prizes at school and college level at the hands of known personalities. You would like to work as a voice over actor. Prepare Statement of purpose on it.
OR
(3) Group Discussion:
The English Language Literary club is conducting an online webinar for jr college students and only few selected students have been called for a group discussion on the topic of "Online classes Blessing or Curse? Prepare four or five views in the form of discussion.
(B) Attempt any ONE of the following: (4)
(1) Email Writing:
Write an email to your younger sister congratulating her on her success of receiving the "Best Singer Award in the inter-school competition
OR
(2) Report Writing:
Your college has organized a drive against smoking and chewing tobacco in your town. Prepare a report on this event
OR
(3) Interview Questions:
Frame a set of 8 to 10 questions to be asked while interacting a well-known Bollywood star, whose film recently broke all records at box office.
Preparation, Reason, Challenges, Fitness and role, Weight gain, memorable incident, etc...
C. Attempt any ONE of the following: (4)
1) Speech Writing:
You wish to take part in Elocution Competition in your college, one of the topics there in 'Oisadvantages of Television. Prepare a speech on it in about 100 words.
OR
(2) Compering:
Imagine that you are a compere of Annual Sports Day inauguration function college. Write a script for the same. Make use of the following points
1) Introduction- a brief introduction of the programme/function
2) Lighting of baton torch
3) Welcome song
4) Welcome speech Principal's speech, welcome of the guest, guest speech
5) Inauguration of the sports day
6) Vote of thanks
OR
(3) Expansion of Idea:4M
Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below. Write your answer in about 100 to 150 words
"Necessity is the mother of invention"
1) Importance of invention
2) Use of term 'Mother'
3) Examples or proof
4) Human tendency of invention
(D) Attempt any ONE of the following: (4)
(1) Film Review:
Write a review of a film that you have recently seen. Write your review based belex any four points given
1) Name of the characters. (main and supporting roles)
2) About the story/ theme of the film..
3) Why did you like or not like the film.
4) Special features/novelties/navel ideas.
5) Music/dance/songs/action/direction
6) Should athers watch this film/would you recommend your friend/s to enjoy it/ watch this film/why?
OR
(2) Blog Writing:
Write a blog in a proper formation "Social Distancing Need of Time". Since Corona outbreak has spread the whole world we need to follow it strictly. Use following points,
1) Outbreak of disease
2) Overcrowded citles and the whole country
3) We are social by nature
4) The spread of disease
5) Need of social distancing is only solution
OR
(3) Appeal Writing:
A student in your college seeks immediate medical help his parents are unable t afford the huge amount needed for the surgery. Prepare an appeal to be display your college website and notice board requesting the students and teachers to donate generously. Take help of the following points.
1) The seriousness of the illness
2) Parents contact
3) The hospital concerned
4) How the contribution can be made.
Section - IV (Literary Genre - Novel)
Q.5A) Complete the activities given below as per the instructions: (04)
A1 ) Match the column 'A' with 'B' (02)
'A' 'B'
1) Theme a) The struggle between the opposite forces in the story.
2) Style b) The background in which the story takes place.
3) Setting c) The central idea in the novel which can be expressed in a nutshell.
4) Conflict d) The language and the techniques used for the narration of the course of events.
A2) Pick out the odd element from the group: (02)
i) Arun Joshi, Vikram Seth, Graham Greene, Kiran Nagarkar
ii) Place. Period. Theme, Climate, Lifestyle
iii) Theme, Plot, Character, Novella
iv) Billy Budd. The Turn of the Screw. Pearl, Joseph Conrad, Death in Venice.
B) Answer in about 50 words to the questions.
A1) Language:(02)
Read the dialogue and find out who the speaker is, his/her tone, the style, significance etc of the dialogue
"Then why do we have to do PT? Why don't they take only the kids who need it? "
A2) Character: (02)
Give a brief character-sketch of E. R. Braithwaite
C) Answer in about 50 words to the questions.
A1) Theme: (02)
Write 4-5 sentences on the Time as a theme of 'Around the World in 80 Days'.
A2) Setting: (02)
Describe the importance of the following place in the development of the plot and behaviour of the characters
Place: Liverpool
D) Answer in about 50 words to the questions: (04)
A1) Language: (02)
Elaborate the following line in the light of the novel/extract, "The Sign of Four"
"You really are an automation-a calculating machine
A2) Character: (02)
Describe character sf Sherlock Holme
