HIGHER SECONDARY MODEL EXAMINATION-2010

ENGLISH
HSE II MARKS : 80 TIME : 23/4 hrs

1. In his speech Abdul Kalam highlights the importance of keeping our surroundings clean. The nature club in your school has decided to conduct an awareness programme warning people against polluting the environment. Prepare three slogans based on the above theme. Eg: Save Earth, Save Life. 2. Read the following newspaper headlines reporting the Indian science congress held at Thriruvananthapuram. Liberate Indian science - PM 97th Indian Science Congress at Thiruvananthapuram Launch of IIST @ Schools today. Kalams blueprint for children Rising stars on the science Horizon. Kerala Gramam A vision for eyes G. Madhavan Nair honored Nobel laureate Dr. John C Mather speaks about space telescope. How do you respond to these news items? Write an article in the newspaper in about 120 words on this situation. You can add more details. (8) (3)

3. Kalpana Chawla had to face many difficulties in fulfilling her dreams. But by her indomitable spirit, perseverance and immense belief in herself she achieved her goal. You are highly motivated by reading the profile. Write a letter to your friend about your decisions regarding your future. on 21st January 2010. The details of the programme are given below, Subject Area Quiz Master Moderator : : : WHO Mr. Sidhrath Basu Ms. Rekha, DJ Kerala Channel Ruby, Gold, Silver, Diamond School Auditorium 10 Am (6) (6)

4. Your school is celebrating the WHO day. As a part of it your school is organizing a quiz competition

Participating Teams : Venue Time : :

Draft a press release on the programme in about 80 words. OR Prepare a notice on the same topic

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5. You have come across Rose Donegan the main character in An Irish Rose reacting on an emotional level towards her situation and also that of Kalpana Chawla in Dreams of a girl reaching on an intellectual level to her situation. Suppose you come across a difficult situation in your life, how will you react. Emotionally or Intectually? Prepare a speech to be presented in your class. [Hint: Hardworking, Ambitious, Affectionate, Determination, Sacrificing] 6. Report the following conversation. King : Well, one of you must be lying. which is it. Not I, Your Majesty. I have never told an untruth in my life. Humph! You must be a most remarkable man. (5) 1st Neighbour : King : (8)

7. You have prepared a script based on the story The Open Window. You want to enact it before your class. You are given the task of introducing the play to the audience. Prepare a paragraph for compereing. [Hints : theme, characters, Relevance] (6)

8. Prepare an interview with Rasool Pookutty the Oscar Award winner for sound mixing. There should be at least four exchanges. 9. Your school is conducting a film show Slum dog Millionaire. Write two instructions so as to maintain discipline in the auditorium. Eg: Keep Silence 10. They had difficulty finding the father he was not at the studio and for the hours I was in excruciating suspense. Charlie Chaplin Shares his painful experience waiting for Jackies father. Have you come across a similar situation in which you expects someone who is urgently needed but does not turn up. Share your experiences in a diary. [Hints: impatience, anger, anxiety, trustration] 11. Read the following poem and prepare a note of appreciation of the poem based on its theme, relevance, tone, mood, rhythm and style. Compare it with the poem Middle Age. Write the appreciation in about 120 words. Once more the strom is howling, and half hid Under this cradle hood and cover lid My child sleeps on. There is no obstacle By Gregorys wood and one bare hill Whereby the haystack and roof leveling wind Bred on Atlantic, can be stayed; And for an hour I have walked and prayed Because of the great gloom that is in my mind I have walked and prayed for this young child an hour. (5) (4) (8)

And heard the sea wind scream upon the tower And under the arches of the bridge and scream In the elms above the flooded stream imagining in excited reverie That the future years had come Dancing to a frenzied dream Out of the murderous innocence of the sea (8)

12. Abel Merry Weather was neglected by his two daughters. Think that you are a friend of Mrs. Slater. Give her two suggestions to improve her attitude towards her parent. [Being expressions with, you should. You ought not] (4)

13. The Pie diagram shows the occupation of the people in a society. Make a brief report on the basis of the diagram.
Government servants 20% Farmers 22%

Workers 28%
Engineers 10% Doctors 5%

Teachers 15%

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14. Relevance of Old age Homes are increasing in the present society. Write four arguments against the topic. i. ii. iii. iv. Busy schedule of life Nuclear families Children working abroad Peer group interaction for oldage.