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EVERGREEN
TEACHERS HANDBOOK
For
Practice Papers
In English
(Core)
Class XI
2014
With Teaching Aids and Complete Solutions
of Sections A & B and Evergreen Practice Papers
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TEACHERS HANDBOOK
THE ROLE OF TEACHER
It is not easy to teach English to those for whom English is not the first language. The
role of a teacher teaching English as a second language is crucial. He needs to keep in mind
the following basic assumptions :
L No two languages are structured alike.
L The structure of the language to be taught should be understood properly.
L Speaking comes before reading and writing.
L The minimum use of mother-tongue should be made in teaching English.
L Translation and grammar help at a later stage.
SITUATIONAL APPROACH
The teacher of English in a typical Indian school must create culturally relevant
situations to teach. It means that everything, from the teaching of the word or the sentence
to the paragraph, must be related to a specific situation. This is particularly relevant to the
teaching of grammar. Isolated sentences should be avoided as far as possible while teaching
an item of grammar such as determiners, prepositions, the change of voice, etc. The language
study is, and ought to be, interesting, and the situational approach makes it so.
READING THE TEXT
It is important for a teacher to introduce a lesson to his class in an intelligible and easy
English. He may read the whole lesson or a part of it. Thereafter, he should ask his students
to read the lesson silently. If it is not possible in a large class, the students may be asked to
read it at home and come prepared to answer basic questions. Relevant, multiple-choice
questions should be put to them to enhance their understanding of the text. The wordattack exercises must be prepared carefully. Let the students guess the meaning of new
words/phrases in the context. They can be asked to go to the library and look for these
words in the dictionary.
TEACHING HOW TO WRITE
Reading is a passive process, while writing is active. The teacher in the current
examination-oriented system must evolve effective techniques to make students learn to
write English. As it is not possible to learn about writing at once, he needs to control the
purpose of the writing. He must focus on the teaching of what we call expository prose
that is, reporting, explaining and evaluating. In the beginning, clues or notes must be
provided. Needless to say, the effective writing requires thinking, reading, grammar, and
much more. The teacher must have a lot of patience to enable his students to make a sure
and visible progress from speaking and reading to writing stage.
IMPORTANT TEACHING TASKS :
L Focussing on the spoken language, before undertaking reading and writing tasks.
L Relating words/phrases to specific culture-oriented situations.
L Encouraging independent reading of the text.
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L Promoting interaction, discussion, group activities, etc.

L Helping to cultivate reading and thinking habits.
L Building on the exercises given in the textbooks.
SECTION AREADING COMPREHENSION
TEACHING OBJECTIVES
The teachers should enable the students to develop the major reading skills skimming,
scanning and inferential reading. They should also help them with the technique of
developing word attack skills and answer the multiple-choice questions (MCQs) properly.
Skimming is the first step in the proper comprehension of a given passage to test the
learners reading skills. It implies rapid reading to determine the main idea/ideas. The
learner should be advised to ignore the difficult words at this stage.
Scanning implies slow and alert reading to facilitate a complete understanding of the
passage. It is a good strategy to ask the students to look through the questions and underline
the portion relevant to the answers.
Inferential reading aims at making a deduction or drawing a conclusion based on the
information given in the passage. The students should be asked to read between the lines for
possible clues. To draw an inference one may have to read the entire poem or passage carefully.
Word-attack skills require the student to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words/
phrases from the context in the passage itself. The teacher should ensure an extensive drill in
this area. The occasional use of dictionary may be made to facilitate learning.
Note-Making : Note-making is an important skill. Notes are made with main headings,
sub-headings and sub-sub headings in different formats. The student should be given an
adequate practice in making notes on different types of paragraphs. He should be explained
as how to use standard abbreviations (U.S.A., e.g., Dr., etc.) and abbreviate key words in
the passage (bks. for books, intnl. for internal, etc.)
The Reading Section will have two questions. Question 1 will have a long passage
of VSAQs 350-400 words for comprehension. It will have two sets of questions :
(a) 6 MCQs carrying 1 mark each
(b) 6 VCQs carry 1 mark each
Question 2 will have reading passage of 550-600 words for Note-making (3 marks)
and Summary (5 marks)
The teacher should help and guide the students to do the various assignments given in
Evergreen Practice Papers, Vol. I. They should train them to :
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
read at varying speed depending on the purpose of reading,

identify the main points of a text,
understand relations between different parts of a text,
deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words or expressions in a given context,
analyse, interpret and infer the ideas in the text, and
write complete sentences as answers.
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The students should be asked to concentrate on the usual testing areas :

(a) Sequence of events
(b) Relationships
(c) Cause and effect
(d) Facts and figures
(e) Data
(f) Dates
(g) Names
(h) Places
Then, they can be drilled to answer Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Some Useful Tips
L Ask the students to proceed step by step : skimming, scanning, underlining the
relevant portions for answers, writing the answers, and revision. The same procedure
is true in the case of note-making.
L Help the students to choose the most appropriate option out of the ones given as
answers.
L Encourage the students by telling them that they can get hundred per cent marks.
SECTION BWRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR
WRITING
TEACHING OBJECTIVES
In the writing section, the student is required to attempt one out of three short
compositionsnotice, poster, advertisement. He is also to write one out of two compositions
in the form of article, speech, report writing or a narrative, and one out of two letters
business/official letters, letters to the editor, application for a job and letter to the school or
college authority.
The teacher should help the students to :
(i) think and express ideas in clear and grammatically correct English,
(ii) write in a style and format appropriate to a particular type of composition,
(iii) expand notes into a piece of writing,
(iv) write a composition based on clues provided by a given stimulus such as a diagram,
picture, graph, map, cartoon or flow chart.
Short Compositions : The student should pay attention to the proper format to be
used to draft a notice, poster or advertisement.
Letter : The students make many mistakes in the punctuation of the name and address
of the sender. They also use wrong forms of date, salutation and subscription. For example,
they write 12-10-2008 or 12/10/2008, or Dear father or Yours sincerely or Your sincerely.
The teacher should check and monitor such mistakes in the layout. He should point out the
correct layout, appropriate format, style and tone.
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Article/Speech/Report/Narrative : The teacher must encourage the students to read

articles in newspapers and magazines. He should discuss some topics in the class, clearly
explaining how to introduce a topic, develop and conclude it. He should also tell how to
develop the given hints or clues from a visual.
The role of the teacher in the area of writing is immense. The teacher is to encourage,
guide and help the students. He must monitor, check and revise the written work.
GRAMMAR
TEACHING OBJECTIVES
The teacher is to help the students in learning the following items by clarifying the
relevant rules with the help of examples from real-life situations. The focus should be on
the correct usage.
Determiners : The student is to be helped in using determiners correctly, particularly
articles (a, an, the). He should be told where to use determiners and where not to use them.
Examples : Death is inevitable.
The death of his father was sudden.
Tenses : The teacher is to focus on the correct use of verb. He should give a lot of
practice in various tense forms past, present and future.
Modals : Modals (can, could, may, might, etc.) express possibility, permission, command,
duty, obligation, request, etc. The teacher can tell how different modals are used to convey
one idea. For example, we can use could or would to express polite request, and may or
might to express possibility.
Clauses : It is important for a learner to know different types of clauses and their
grammatical functions. The teacher should give the students a lot of practice in this regard.
He can take up one sentence each having a noun, an adjective or an adverb clause, and
tell the difference.
Examples : He knows he is a thief. (noun clause)
This is the pen that belongs to him. (adjective clause)
He left when I came. (adverb clause)
Common Errors : The student should be made aware of a large number of minor but
serious errors in the use of different parts of speech, determiners, modals, infinitives, etc.
Integrated Grammar :
Editing Task : Two types of editing tasks are set in the question paper : correcting an
error and supplying a missing word.
Examples : (i) A parent may made this mistake.
(ii) A parent may/this mistake.
The teacher should tell the students why made is wrong in the first sentence and is to
be replaced with make, and that the word make is missing after may in the second line.
It requires a constant practice to edit a passage.
Reordering of Sentences : The student must be given a thorough practice in
identifying and properly placing subject, verb and predicate.
Example : him/well/I/know
I know him well.
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SECTION CLITERATURE AND LONG READING TEXT

TEACHING OBJECTIVES
Fiction : It is the most popular genre of literature, covering novels and short stories
which are basically imaginative or fictive. While dealing with short stories, the teacher
should help the students with the understanding of the main features of fiction story,
plot, theme, characters, etc. Most of the questions pertain to these features. While a story is
an account of a series of events, a plot is an account of how these events are inter-related
and to what effect. The theme is the main idea that a writer wants to project through the
story. A story may have more than one idea or theme. Characters are revealed through
physical features, mental traits, action/events, dialogues, etc.
Non-fiction : Non-fiction includes essays, biographical and autographical pieces,
reports, descriptions, etc. It is often factual and objective. The teacher should ask the students
to focus on the ideas and their development in non-fictional works, and encourage them to
think of other situations in life to which these ideas can be related.
Poetry : It is difficult to interpret a poem correctly simply because its structure is often
complex, and language metaphorical. A poet does not express his ideas directly. Often he
uses imagery to convey his meaning. Each and every word in a good poem adds to the
totality of meaning. Therefore, the task of the teacher becomes all the more difficult. He
has to help the students to know what the poet is trying to say. Then he is to explain how
the poet expresses his experience. Thus, he is to deal with both content and form. In order
to understand the form or structure of a poem, we have to take into view the poetic devices
employed by a poet such as simile, metaphor, rhyme, rhythm, pun, repetition, alliteration,
etc.
The teacher must not merely point out a particular simile or metaphor in a poem but
also explain its function. For example, in the poem The Laburnum Top the poet compares
the goldfinch to a lizard sleek as a lizard because the way the bird sneaks into the
thickness of the tree reminds him of a lizard nimbly passing through a narrow slit. In The
Voice of the Rain, Walt Whitman uses the metaphor Poem of Earth for the rain. As a
poem is characterized by music and rhythm, so is the rain.
Drama : A drama or a play presents a story in a form that can be enacted before an
audience. Like a short story or a novel, it has a plot, characters, dialogues, an atmosphere,
and an outlook on life. Most of the questions on a play pertain to these features, and the
teacher must ask the students to concentrate on them to understand and appreciate a play.
While discussing a character in a play, it is important to take into view the opinions of other
characters about him or her. While discussing the theme of a play, we have to consider the
play in totality and not rely on what one particular character says, or what the playwright
himself says outside the text.
The student should be encouraged to read the long reading text (one out of two prescribed
by the CBSE) and help in its overall understanding, with the particular focus on content,
form, theme, characters, etc.
Note : For answers to the questions pertaining to SectionC Literature and
Long Reading Text Novels please consult Evergreen Practice Papers-Volume II.
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SECTION - A (READING)
11. People admit that the wasp is good
looking.
COMPREHENSION
12. Simile
ASSIGNMENT - 1
(a)
(b)
1. (a)
2. (d)
3. (d)
4. (b)
5. (c)
6. (d)
ASSIGNMENT - 4
7. The owlets cry is heard by the poet.

8. The sleeping infant is the sole
companion of the poet.
12. natural
9.
10.
11.
12.
1. (b)
2. (c)
3. (c)
4. (d)
5. (a)
6. (a)
7. No, it is not.
8. The wasp looks attractive and
pretty.
9. The bee is plain looking,
unattractive.
10. The bee conveys the moral of the
poem.
6. (b)
11. run hastily.

12. foamy
ASSIGNMENT - 5
(a)
1. (d)
2. (a)
3. (c)
4. (d)
5. (c)
6. (d)
7. He lived in the Bhirung Raut Ki

Gali in Varanasi.
8. He would do his daily riyaaz at the
Balaji temple.
9. He hummed a thumri.
10. The pressure to provide for some
60 family members continued to
worry him.
11. leave
12. musical
ASSIGNMENT - 3
(a)
5. (d)
10. He helped a beer manufacturer by

discovering that the beer went
wrong when the living cells in the
yeast became diseased.
ASSIGNMENT - 2
(b)
4. (a)
9. Chemistry was his special field of

study and research.
11. The word hark means listen.
(d)
2. (d)
3. (b)
(c)
5. (a)
6. (a)
The rain falls in the autumn.
Parched and thirsty landscape,
beautiful flowers and songs of the
birds are some of the characteristics
of summer.
Swift winds and fallen leaves.
Because he sees around him many
wonders of nature.
The image used here is olfactory
(smell).
It is a bird.
3. (c)
8. Brewers, breeders of silkworms and

cow-keepers were his beneficiaries.
10. It is true in most cases.
1.
4.
7.
8.
2. (a)
7. Germs are vegetable organisms,

little red - shaped plants.
9. It means the mind that is calm and

relaxing.
(a)
1. (d)
ASSIGNMENT - 6
(a)
1. (c)
2. (c)
3. (d)
4. (a)
5. (d)
6. (d)
7. They are being built to produce

electricity to reduce its shortage in
the country.
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8. It can be helpful in blowing

mountains to build dams or roads.
10. Despite so many setbacks, the

mountaineers keep on trying to
explore new heights and assail
them.
11. geologist
12. successfully
9. It can be helpful in increasing the

shelf life of perishable vegetables
and fruits.
10. They are necessary in India to
predict cyclones and the rainfall
with great accuracy.
11. It means a thing that differs
physically from its parents as a
result of genetic change.
ASSIGNMENT - 9
(a)
12. enable.
ASSIGNMENT - 7
(a)
1. (a)
2. (d)
3. (b)
4. (b)
5. (c)
6. (d)
7. Beauty contests with judges

surprise the narrator.
8. Nose ornaments are very popular
in the South India.
9. It is reliable only to a very limited
extent.
10. The perception of beauty is
subjective.
11. absolute
12. machinized
ASSIGNMENT - 10
(a)
ASSIGNMENT - 8
(a)
1. (c)
2. (b)
3. (c)
4. (a)
5. (c)
6. (a)
7. The mountaineers are considered

heroes, like the cosmonauts, as
they undertake hazardous journey
to the roof of the world.
8. A mountaineers eye catches an
abundant variety of beautiful
sights, objects, animals, etc.
9. Mountaineering is considered
necesary as it provides a useful
information to enriching scientific
vocabulary of geologists, mineralogists and glaciologists of the
world.
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1. (b)
2. (b)
3. (a)
4. (d)
5. (c)
6. (b)
7. The existence of caste system
indicates that everything is
organised on the basis of caste.
8. An Indian votes for a candidate
who belongs to his own caste.
9. The Congress also exploits the caste
system for election purpose.
10. We find that all the topmost men
drawing the highest salary belong
to the particular caste of the
particular industrialist who owns
the industry.
11. welfare
12. examination
1. (c)
2. (c)
3. (d)
4. (d)
5. (b)
6. (b)
7. It was a house somewhere in
England.
8. The accurate details of the house
provided by the woman were
surprising to her family.
9. The family missed the ghost. They
had expected to see.
10. The wife of the naval officer herself.
11. anxiously
12. It is house.
ASSIGNMENT - 11
(a)
1. (c)
4. (a)
2. (b)
5. (c)
3. (d)
6. (c)
7. The problem with the Hindi film

world is that it either gives too little
work or too much to an actor.
8. The narrators regret is that due to

his preoccupations he has not been
able to take part in many activities
and interests of life.
9. His assertion that most of his films
lack substance shows that he is
very humble.
10. According to him, Hindi films are
nothing but a tamasha (mere
entertainment).
11. cinema films
12. periodic
ASSIGNMENT - 12
(a)
1. (d)
4. (a)
2. (b)
5. (a)
3. (b)
6. (d)
7. They were the narrators sons.

8. His stern and cruel conduct for long
made them leave.
9. His two ambitions were to join a
touring circus and to marry Radha,
a Hindu girl.
10. He failed to realize his two
ambitions because his parents were
against his marrying a Hindu girl
and joining circus.
11. It means opponent.
12. furtively
ASSIGNMENT - 13
(a) Title : Snobberies
Notes :
1. Incr. and decrs. of snobberies
(a) disease snobbery
(b) cultural snobbery given way to
low-browism.
(c) booze snobbery all over the world
(i) now socially permissible
(ii) prevalent among well-bred
men and women
2. Modernity snobbery
(a) fashion to look up-to-date
(b) caused by consumerism
(c) producers intrst. lies in encrgng.
this snobbery.
3. Art snobbery
(a) Platonic art snobs take intrst. in
art
(b) Unplatonic art mobs - buy art
(c) product of culture snobbery as
well as possession snobbery
Key to abbreviations
incr.
: increase
decrs.
: decrease
intrst.
: interest
encrgng. : encouraging
(b) SUMMARY
Snobberies increase and decrease with
time. Disease snobbery is one of them.
The snobbery of culture has now given
to low-browism, that is, the belief in
being simple. The booze snobbery has
spread all over the world, and is
prevalent among all well-bred men and
women. It is now socially permissible.
Then modernity snobbery is caused by
consumer culture and is promoted by
the producers of several things. Art
snobbery is of two types Platonic and
unplatonic. Platonic art snobs take interest in art, unplatonic actually buy art.
ASSIGNMENT - 14
(a) Title : Struggle for Survival
Notes :
1. Normal flight
(a) the nrtr with her mother in an aircraft.
(b) normal take-off
(c) passengers in a holiday mood
2. Air-crash
(a) rain, turbulence, flash of lightning
(b) vlnt shaking
(c) the nrtr found herself outside the
plane, lost consciousness
3. On regaining consciousness
(a) woke up
(b) all alone in the jungle, no sign of
mother
(c) spent the night under the seat
(d) next day got up - nothing to eat
(e) pkd up a stick, walked out
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4. Attempt to come out of the jungle

(a) started looking for mother
(b) reached a brk
(c) decided to follow the stream to
reach human habitation
nrtr.
: narrator
vlnt.
: violent
pkd.
: picked
brk.
: brook
(b) SUMMARY
The narrator with her mother was in
an aircraft. The take-off was normal.
All the passengers were in a cheerful,
holiday mood. Then a rain began to fall.
There was great turbulence. A flash of
lightning was followed by a violent
shaking of the plane. The narrator
found herself out of the plane. She lost
her consciousness. When she woke up,
she was all alone in the jungle, with no
sign of her mother. She spent the night
under the seat. The next day she got
up. There was nothing to eat. She picked
up a stick and walked out in search of
her mother. She reached a brook. She
decided to follow it to reach some
human habitation.
ASSIGNMENT - 15
(a) Title : Customer Behaviour
Notes :
1. A survey of customers in the USA
(a) a survey to assess what people
want to buy
(b) a new stove was introduced on
peoples demand
(c) the stove got rjctd.
2. Customers confsd.
(a) customers dont know what they
want
(b) a company came up with a new
bottle of sauce
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(c) unexpectedly, the bottle was not

acptd.
3. Customers hide the truth
(a) customers do not reveal their real
likes and dislikes
(b) readers of cheap popular mgzns.
lie
(c) said they read magazines like the
Atlantic Monthly
4. Irrational behaviour
(a) irrational behaviour of customers
(b) brush teeth once a day
(c) no brushing at night - when
needed most
rjctd
: rejected
confsd
: confused
acptd
: accepted
mgzns
: magazines
(b)
SUMMARY
A market survey in the US was made
to know the customers likes and
dislikes. A new stove was introduced as
per the wishes of the people. The stove
got rejected. It was then realized that
the customers often do not know what
they want. A company was surprised
when its new bottle of sauce was not
accepted by the very people who wanted
it. Then, it was found that people hide
the truth. Those who read cheap
magazines claim to read The Atlantic
Monthly. Then the customers
behaviour is irrational. Most people
were found to miss brushing the teeth
at night when it is needed to protect
the teeth against germs.
ASSIGNMENT - 16
(a) Title : Parameters for Ascertaining
Development
Notes :
1. Paradox of econ. growth in India
(a) India showing good econ. growth

(b) Yet prosperity lmtd. to upper classes
(c) hunger, malnutrition, unemployment, inequality paradoxical
2. GDP not a reliable indicator
(a) indicates wealth of a nation
(b) ignores human factors health,
education, etc.
(c) fails to show effects of growth on
envrnmnt.
3. HDI more people - centric
(a) focuses on measures and policies
(b) fails to capture the complexity of
human situation.
4. The Gini quotient
(a) measure of inequality of income
and wealth
(b) shows how econ. growth hides
gross inequity.
(c) no parameter complete in itself
(d) any measure to ascertain econ.
growth needs to go beyond
economics.
econ.
: economic
lmtd.
: limited
GDP
: Gross Domestic Product
envrnmnt. : environment
HDI
: The Human Development Index
(b) SUMMARY
India has shown good economic growth,
but this hides the fact that the resultant
prosperity is limited to upper classes.
There is glaring hunger, malnutrition,
unemployment, inequity in the society.
The GDP is an indicator of the wealth
of a nation, but it is not reliable as it
ignores human factors such as health
and education. It fails to show effects
of growth on environment. The HDI
focuses on measures and policies, but it
fails to capture the complexity of human
situation. The Gini quotient measures
inequality of income and wealth. In

fact, no measure is complete in itself if
it does not go beyond economics.
ASSIGNMENT - 17
(a) Title : Value of Books
Notes :
1. Books on all topics
(a) vast kingdom of books
(b) almost no topic left unexpld.
(c) books for spreading knowledge.
(d) helpful in advancement of civilization
(e) books-mines of intellectual wealth
2. Past scnro.
(a) few people could read things
(b) rocks, pillars, parchments used for
writing
3. Mod. scnro.
(a) books provide permanence to the
ideas recorded
(b) books catering to varying tasks
(c) reading books pleasant intellectual exercise
(d) growth of lib.
(e) paperback ed.
(f) reprints of old class or pop. fiction
unexpld.
: unexplored
scnro.
: scenario
mod.
: modern
lib.
: libraries
ed.
: editions
pop.
: popular
(b)
SUMMARY
Books have left no field unexplored.
They are available on almost all topics,
big or small. They are helpful in
spreading knowledge and advancement
of civilization. Thus, they are the mines
of intellectual wealth. But the things
were different in the absence of books,
when few people could read. Rocks[11]
pillars and parchments served the

purpose of books then. As now, books
provide permanence to the ideas of the
scientists and philosophers. They cater
to the varying tastes of people.
Libraries, big publishing houses
reprinting old classics in paperbacks
have popularised reading.
ASSIGNMENT - 18
(a) Title : Furnishing a Home
Notes :
1. The ideas behind furn. home
(a) some definite idea or theme
(b) reflects the perslty. of owner
(c) basis of the characteristics of the
family living here
(d) formal and informal ways of living expressed differently
2. Arts. used should be beautiful
(a) beauty pleases the senses and
uplifts the spirit
(b) beautiful home surroundings
most important consideration
(c) traditional and modern types of
furniture
3. Value of articles used in home
decoration
(a) value of an article lies in its utility
(b) unfunctional furniture to be
discarded
4. Facilities and comforts of home
planning
(a) max. service for min. care
(b) selection of individual articles
(c) furniture arranged for functional
groups
(d) peace, comfort and relxn.
(e) articles and furnishing to be economical and easy to clean.
furn.
: furnishing
perslty.
: personality
arts.
: articles
max.
: maximum
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min.
relxn.
(b)
: minimum
: relaxation
SUMMARY
Some definite idea or theme is always
behind decorating and furnishing a
home as it expresses the personality of
its owner. The basis for home furnishing
should be the characteristics of the
family living in it. Both formal and
informal ways of living are expressed
differently while furnishing it. The
articles used should please the senses
and uplift the spirit. Beautiful surroundings are essential. Traditional or
modern types of furniture are used
according to the tastes and
requirements. But articles of utility,
having maximum service and
minimum care, should have place in a
home.
ASSIGNMENT - 19
(a) Title : The inquisitive Jagdish
Chandra Bose
Notes :
1. As a little boy
(a) saw river in flood
(b) gazed at hurrying eddies of water
(c) his fascnt. for the scene
(d) struck by the mystery and beauty
of water
(e) wave motion set him to spect.
2. Fathers absence an opportunity to
meditate
(a) his father very conscientious
(b) away on a persnl. inspctn. of a village to help people
(c) options open to the little boy pleasure ride or worship
(d) didnt want to bother grandmother who had been annoyed
with him.
3. Jagdish Chander Bose - his interests
(a) decided to make his own image

and amuse himself
(b) everything that was visible suggested a qn.
(c) his fathers supportive attitude
4. The boys log. reasoning
(a) sees an amazing thing
(b) a bush on fire
(c) small particles swinging about
(d) myriads of tiny flies
(e) wanted explanation for all things
fascnt.
: fascination
spect.
: speculation
persnl.
: personal
inspctn.
: inspection
qn.
: question
log.
: logical
(b) SUMMARY
Jagdish Chandra Bose once saw a small
river, which in the dry weather was a
dusty nullah, in flood. This mystery
and beauty of water struck him deeply
and he began to speculate on wave
motion. It was when his father, a
conscientious magistrate, was away to
a village to provide relief to the people
there. The boy who had annoyed his
grandmother by taking her clay image
of Shiva did not want to go home when
in the company of his father, he always
got frank and satisfactory answers to
his queries. Once on seeing a bush on
fire and seeing myriads of tiny flies, he
wanted explanation for all such things.
ASSIGNMENT - 20
(a) Title : How to Prevent Osteoporosis
Notes :
1. Osteoporosis - a bone disease
(a) bones, weak due to loss of Ca.
(b) causes bone fractures
2. Victims - both men and women in

old age
(a) old women at greater risk
(b) effects - loss of hght., back pain
and change in posture
3. Prevention
(a) apprpt. diet-rich in Ca. and vit. D.
(i) sources of Ca. dairy products, leafy veg.
(b) Ca. supplements
(c) regular exercise
(i) weight-bearing exercises, the
best
(ii) walking, stair climbing,
dancing
(d) no to smoking and drinking
Ca.
: calcium
hght.
: height
apprpt.
: appropriate
vit.
: vitamin
veg.
: vegetables
(b)
SUMMARY
In osteoporosis bones become weak due
to loss of calcium. Fracture of bones in
the spine, hip and wrist is often seen in
a patient of osteoporosis. Both men and
women in their old age can be its
victims. Osteoporosis may result in loss
of height, back pain and change in
posture. It can be prevented by
appropriate nutrition rich in calcium
and vitamin D. Calcium sources are low
fat dairy products, leafy vegetables and
calcium supplements. The best exercises
for its patient are weight bearing
exercise, walking, stair climbing,
dancing. Smoking must be avoided.
ASSIGNMENT - 21
(a) Title : Flower Arrangement - an Art
Notes :
1. Flowers enhance home beauty
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2.
3.
4.
5.
(a) flowers give pleasure and

enjoyment
(b) vases of flowers add to beauty of
place
(c) flowers having intrinsic beauty be
arranged
Obj. of flower arrangement
(a) should produce harmns. appearance and col. comb.
(b) to make place cheerful, lively and
beautiful
Hist. of flower arrangement
(a) Chinese - Buddhist priests arranged flowers before shrines
(b) many different schools of flower
arrangement by Japan
(c) mass flower arrangement by
Eupors.
(d) enrichment of life
Learning this art of no financial
strain
(a) weed, twigs, leaves be used
(b) expression of arrangers mood and
some idea
Basics of the outline of flower
arrangement
(a) the circle, the sphere, the triangle
(b) line of plant
(c) vase, trunk, lines-branches
(d) colour of the plant to harmonise
with its container
obj.
: objective
harmns.
: harmonious
col.
: colour
comb.
: combination
Hist.
: History
Eupors.
: Europeans
(b) SUMMARY
Flower arrangement is an enjoyable art.
Even a beautifully planned and
decorated room looks more beautiful
with the artistically arranged flower
vases. The objective of flower
arrangement is to produce harmonious
appearance and colour combination so
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that the place is made to look cheerful

and beautiful. The Chinese-Buddhists
priests taught how to arrange flowers
before shrines. The Japanese developed
many different schools of flower
arrangement. The cultivation of this art
enriches life. Finances do not come in
the way of learning the art. Weeds,
twigs, leaves can be used. The basic
lines of the art must be learnt along
with the choice of the plant to harmonise
with its container.
ASSIGNMENT - 22
(a) Title : Rabies - Symptoms and Cure
Notes :
1. The transmission of rabies
(a) transmtd by the bite of an affected
animal dog, cat, etc.
(b) primarily a disease of animals
(c) viruses in the saliva enter
through the wound and reach the
brain
(d) move from brain to various organs
2. Symptoms
(a) appearance of the disease in 10
days
(b) occurs in stgs
(c) death crtn
3. Preventive measures
(a) preventive measures need to be
taken at once
(b) wound to be properly washed,
treated
(c) anti-tetanus vaccine and antbtcs
(d) vaccine to prevent rabies a must
transmtd. : transmitted
stgs.
: stages
crtn.
: certain
antbtcs.
: antibiotics
(b) SUMMARY
Rabies is transmitted by the bite of an
affected animal. It is primarily a disease
of animals. The viruses in the saliva of
the animal enter through the wound

and reach the brain, from where it
reaches various organs. The disease
appears in ten days and occurs in
various stages, leading to certain death,
if not cured. Preventive measures must
be taken at once. The wound should be

washed and treated with the use of an
anti-tetanus vaccine and suitable
antibiotics. Immunisation by a vaccine
is the only way to prevent one from
rabies.
SECTION - B (WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR)

WRITING
3.
The school is organising a cultural

function to raise funds for drought
victims of the state on May 25, 20... at
5 p.m. Renowned singers and dancers
will give their entertaining performances. The student entry fee is ` 20/and for guests it is ` 100. Kindly ensure
your entry by buying the entry card in
time. You are welcome to invite your
parents as well.
Abhinav
Head Boy
NOTICE
Notes : For complete format of Notice, consult Evergreen
Practice Papers, vol. II.
ASSIGNMENT - 1
NOTICE
The school is organising a tour to Shimla
during the coming winter vacation,
from 10th to 24th Dec., 20... A school
bus has been arranged for the tour.
Those who are interested should give
their names and a consent letter from
the parents to the undersigned, and
must deposit \` 2000 each by Dec. 4 in
the office. The necessary instructions
will be given by Sh. N. K. Chopra,
teacher incharge of the tour on Dec. 8
in Room No. 10 at 3 p.m.
Surjit
2.
NOTICE
1.
This is for the information of all the

students that a blood donation camp is
being organised by the school in the
hockey ground on 3rd May 20... from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A team of doctors and
para-medical staff will come for the
purpose. The students are requested to
donate blood to save precious lives. The
donors will be awarded certificates and
given refreshments.
Kamal
Head Girl
NOTICE
4.
NOTICE
An Inter-School Football Tournament
will be held in our school playground,
from 15th to 20th Feb., 20... everyday
at 5 p.m. The inaugural ceremony will
be presided over by Sh. S. S. Sidhu,
local MLA. All the students are
requested to come and enjoy each
match.
Puneet Sharma
In-charge, Sports
ASSIGNMENT - 2
5.
NOTICE
In order to encourage games and sports,
the school is organising an inter-class
sports quiz for senior classes (IX to XII)
on 8th May, 20... at 10 a.m. in Room
No. 15. Those who are interested should
give their names to the undersigned by
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May 4, 20... The winners will be

awarded prizes and certificates at the
annual prize distribution of the school.
For details, contact Sh. N. K. Sharma,
DPE.
Kamal
Secretary, Sports Club
6.
held in the NCC Headquarters, Cool

Road, Kapurthala from 9th to 14th
Sept. 20. ... . All the NCC Cadets who
want to take part in it should report to
the NCC Incharge at 4 p.m. on May
12, 20... for registration and details.
Madan Mohan
Sgt, NCC
NOTICE
The Alumni Association of our school
has decided to hold the Silver Jubilee
Year of the school on Jan 25, 20... in
the school auditorium at 9 a.m. The
members of the Association are
requested to give their suggestions in
writing to the undersigned as to how to
celebrate the day in a befitting manner.
Mohan
Secretary, Alumni Association
7.
8.
NOTICE
LOST ! LOST ! LOST !
I have lost a purse in the playground
of our school during the recess period
yesterday, that is, on April 26, 20... . It
is a brown, shining purse, and it has a
fifty-rupee note, my identity card and
school diary. Anyone who finds it may
kindly return it in the recess period in
Room No. 11. A good treat is promised.
NOTICE
Ashu
XI-A
A 10-day NCC Training Camp will be

POSTER
ASSIGNMENT - 3
1.
ACE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

LAUNCH
A Unique product for Health Conscious People
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Features
healthy & fast cooking
low power consumption
excellent performance
Avail Discount
of
25% by March 14
available in four colours

reasonably priced
ACE Electrical Appliances, Gurgaon, Harayana.
Ph. 9755240018
[16]
2.
ALERT FOR SPORTS LOVERS !

LIBERTY LAUNCHES
New Range of Sports Shoes
Available in attractive colours
Sturdy, soft and comfortable
Reasonably priced
Available at all Liberty retailers
Special
Opening Discount
20%
LIBERTY : THE HOUSE OF EXCELLENT SHOES

3.
STOP FELLING TREES
Trees are our Life-Lines !
Trees save us from natural calamities.
Trees ensure clean, healthy surroundings.
Trees prevent global warming.
PLANT MORE & MORE TREES
Organise Vanmahotsav Day
Ask each child to plant and rear a tree
Secretary : Environment Protection Society, The Mall, Patiala.

Ph : 9876500928
4.
JOIN ADULT LITERACY MOVEMENT

LAUNCHED
By
PAHAL - an NGO
Donate money and books.
Offer your skills to teach or administer.
Motivate illiterate adults to join special classes.
Programmes Offered
OUR MOTTO
Evening classes in local schools TEACH EACH ONE
Sunday-classes
Free books and note books
Teaching by volunteers
ENABLE EACH ONE
Contact : Raman Verma, Secretary PAHAL, 40-C, SAKET, DELHI.

[17]
ASSIGNMENT - 4
5.
Cleanliness is next to Godliness

KEEP YOUR CITY CLEAN AND GREEN
Only a few little steps are needed
Stop spitting and urinating in the public.
Dont throw garbage in streets and on roads.
Stop felling trees unnecessarily.
G
Install dustbins
Build public toilets, wherever possible.
Organise periodic cleanliness drives.
Spread awareness about cleanliness.
Remember : CLEAN ENVIRONS ARE ALWAYS HEALTHY

Issued by Green Club, Faridabad : Ph. 9855460018
6.
ABC PUBLIC SCHOOL, NOIDA

Tagore Dramatic Club
ORGANISING
A Cultural Programme
at 4 p.m. on April 25, 20... .
in
SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
Entry Pass
< 100/-
Compulsory
in Aid of
Drought Victims of our State
Help organise the function
Motivate the people to donate liberally
Participate in the programme
Renowned Artists to Perform
Contact : Aman, Secretary, Tagore Dramatic Club; Ph : 9787001981
[18]
7.
COME ONE ! COME ALL !

ROTARY CLUB, JALANDHAR
Organising
A Unique Exhibition-cum-Sale
At
HOTEL SKYLARK
On
May 4 and 5, 20.........
Programme Highlights :
Inauguration by the local Commissioner
Designer woollen pullovers and other woollen items
Opening Time
May 4
Jaipur Kundan jewellery
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Painting, decoration pieces
May 5
Fashion show on May 5, at 8 p.m.
9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Secretary, Rotary Club, Cool Road, Jalandhar. Ph : 9870005921
EAT ONIONS & BE HEALTHY
8.
Remember
Onions are rich in calcium and riboflavin

Useful in
G
Respiratory diseases
Ear disorders
Heart diseases, and many others
Dont Say No
Onion odour is due to sulphur compounds
Onion is not a tamasic food.
Issued in Public Interest : Directorate of Health, ABC Government
[19]
ADVERTISEMENT
ASSIGNMENT - 5
1. Wanted ten shopping assistants for a newly opened shopping mall. The candidates
should be at least XII pass or graduates, young and energetic, with 1- 2 yrs of
experience. Good communication skills are a must. Salary ` 5000 per month with
liberal incentives. Apply with your resume to the General Manager, MBD Shopping
Mall, Ferozepur Road, Ludhiana by Sept. 10, 20... .
2.
Opportunity to Realize your Dreams
KALPNA COMPUTER CENTRE

(Affiliated to Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan)
Opening on May 3, 20.................
On
Mall Road, Ludhiana
Offering need-based courses
Special coaching in C, Java, C +, etc.
Basic course in computing for adults & children
Reasonable fees
Concessions to Students
Registeration by 3rd May, 20....
Contact for details : Ashwani Sharma, Ph. 9800981040
3. Wanted a well-qualified and
experienced dance teacher on
contract for one year, for two hours
in the evening. Salary negotiable.
Retired teachers can also apply.
Apply with full biodata to the
Principal, Social Model School,
Ludhiana by March 4, 20........ .
Attend interview on 12th March,
20... .
[20]
4. House for Sale : A 10-marla (250

Sq. yards) house in Model House,
Faridabad, on sale. Two bedrooms,
spacious sitting room and lobby, all
amenities, park-facing, excellent
location, near main market. Price
reasonable.
Contact : Mr S. K. Kumar, 95760-21000.
ASSIGNMENT - 6
5.
LIONS CLUB, EAST, KANPUR

Announces
AN ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME
FOR CHARITY
On
June 8, in Lions Bhawan
(6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
Inauguration by Sh N. K. Hundal, M.P.
Famous singers & dancers to perform
tickets on sale at Lions Bhawan
COME ONE COME ALL
The proceeds will be donated to help the uprooted persons of Uttarakhand
BEAT THE HEAT
6.
WITH
PEARLS SOFT DRINKS
Special Summer
Discount !
Available in many flavours
refreshing and soothing

instant relief from scorching heat
caters to all tastes
uses pure, filter water in preparation
no chemicals and preservatives
long shelf life
reasonably priced
Available at all retailers in your city.

PEARL COLD DRINKS LTD, NOIDA
7.
Join Personality Development Classes
by
RAVINDRA CONSULTANCY
(2-C, the Mall, Patiala)
Highlights
A 3-month course by experts

Emphasis on improvement of communication skills
Practical demonstrations in etiquettes
Preparation for various kinds of interviews, etc.
3 Months Capsule Course @ ` 3000 only

The Manager, Ravindra Consultancy, Ph : 9573001008
[21]
8.
Want to be a Doctor,
an Engineer,
an Architect ?
USE AMRIT-PRASH A Special Brain Tonic
Enhances mental ability

Rare herbs used
Removes fatigue, stress
Improves digestion
Refreshes, rejuvenates
No side-effects
Available at all Ayurvedic Stores in leading towns
LETTERS
Note : For complete formats of letters,

consult Evergreen Practice Papers,
Vol II.
Yours truly
Amar
ASSIGNMENT - 8
ASSIGNMENT - 7
1.
Dear Sir
I want to draw your kind attention to
the illegal extraction of stones being
done by some unscruplous and greedy
trade mafia engaged in construction,
buildings, roads and bridges. The result
is that the ecology of the region is badly
affected. Moreover, many public
monuments are in very bad condition.
The walls of the old fort are crumbling.
The famous Chaar Minaar needs
immediate repairs.
Immediate steps should be taken
against those who indulge in illegal
stone extraction. Valuable heritage
buildings must be saved from wear and
tear, and air and water pollution.
I hope you will initiate the desired steps
to remedy the problem.
Thank you very much.
[22]
2.
Dear Sir
We have received the consignment sent
by you on 25th July, 20 ... against our
order no. 1223.
We regret to point out that the sarees
and lehangas received do not match
with those shown in your brochure.
These are different from the ones
ordered by us. The colours are very dull
and the stuff quite inferior to what we
expected.
As such, we are sending back all the
articles in the hope that you will replace
them with the ones we ordered for. In
case there is any problem, please be free
to let us know.
Kindly expediate the delivery of the
articles and oblige.
Yours truly
R. K. Sharma
2-month course in Computer

Accounting. I already know the
computer basics.
Kindly let me know the full fee of the
course. As I have to come from Delhi, I
would like to stay in your hostel. Please
tell me also about the approximate
board and lodging charges.
I hope you will reply at the earliest.
Yours truly
Rani
ASSIGNMENT - 9
3.
Develop the letter using the given hints.
ASSIGNMENT - 10
4.
Sir
I want to draw your attention to the
rise in the number of violent incidents,
robberies and murders in our city. The
people feel totally unsafe. It seems as if
there were no law and order in the city.
Only yesterday an old couple was found
murdered in a posh colony. The police
seems to be clueless and ineffective.
During the last week at least five
incidents of chain-snatching have been
reported from various parts of the city.
In one incident the woman fell so badly
from the Activa-scooter that she
received a head injury and died a day
later.
My request to you is that you should
take immediate steps to restore the
confidence of common man in the
effectiveness of policing. For example,
patrolling by constables in sensitive
localities should be intensified. The
proactive steps are also needed to be
taken. The ruffians should be rounded
up. The bikers should be thoroughly
checked. The intelligence network of
the police should be more active and
effective.
I hope you will look into the matter and
take necessary steps to control the rising
crime graph in our city.
Yours faithfully
Ramandeep
ASSIGNMENT - 11
5.
Dear Sir
I am a student of B.Com Final. I am
interested in joining your institute for
ASSIGNMENT - 12
6.
Sir
This is in response to your
advertisement in The Hindustan Times
for IELTS preparation. I am a student
of B.C.A. I am interested in your
coaching classes as I want to get a good
score in IELTS to go to Australia for
higher studies. I would appreciate if
you send me more details about :
(i) the fees / cost of the course,
(ii) the duration of the course,
(iii) the time and place of coaching
classes,
(iv) hostel facility, if any.
I am interested in joining the classes
soon. Please do respond at the earliest.
Yours faithfully
Anil
ASSIGNMENT - 13
7.
Write the letter using the hints given.
ASSIGNMENT - 14
1.
Sir
Let me express my concern about the
malpractices indulged in by the
[23]
managements of private schools in our

city through the esteemed columns of
your popular newspaper.
Private schools in our city are highly
exploitative. Most of them are being
run in residential areas without any
facilities. The students are cramped in
small, dingy rooms. They have no
playgrounds to play. To make matters
worse, these schools harrass parents at
the time of admission forcing them to
pay donation and high tuition fees.
Small kids are given difficult tests for
admission. Some schools force extra
coaching and extract high charges.
The authorities must take steps to
regularise these schools. There should
be a board to check the malpractices of
these schools.
concern, it requires a global action. All

the countries must unite to eradicate
terrorism. Unless all the countries of
the world unite to fight terrorism, the
common man will have to live under
the threats of terrorism.
Yours truly
Pawan
ASSIGNMENT - 17
4.
Yours truly
Naveen
In the name of freedom of expression,

the TV channels seem to be overlooking
all norms of social behaviour.
Sometimes it becomes quite
embarrassing for the parents to sit with
their children while watching a
programme.
The authorities must look into the
matter and take a decision of some kind
of censorship, which is sure to be
resented by the media. But there is no
other way out. We dont think that the
TV channels will stick to what they call
self-censorship.
ASSIGNMENT - 15
2.
ASSIGNMENT - 16
3.
[24]
Sir
Let me express my views on terrorism
which, I feel, is a global problem now,
in the columns of your esteemed
newspaper.
Terrorism has gripped the world so
completely that there seems no escape
from it. No continent can boast of being
free from terrorism. Whatever may be
the ideology of terrorism, it leaves
behind death, destruction and
suffering. Keeping in view the terrorist
happenings like W.T.C. attack, we can
say that the life of an ordinary citizen
is all the time in danger.
Clever politicians, religious leaders and
mafia dons are the generators of
terrorism. Since terrorism is a global
Sir
Let me express my views on the scenes
of sex and violence being shown on TV
these days through the columns of your
esteemed paper.
It is a matter of concern that most of
the TV channels are crossing all limits
of social decency. Many obscene films
and advertisements are being shown as
a routine. Some dialogues and dance
forms have obvious sexual overtones.
Yours truly
Aman
ASSIGNMENT - 18
5.
Dear Sir
Kindly allow me to express my views
on the increasing crime against women
in big cities through the columns of your
esteemed newspaper.
It is a matter of concern for us all that

women do not feel safe anytime,
anywhere in our big cities. It appears
that molesters, kidnappers, chainsnatchers, rapists and murderers have
been let loose on innocent women. These
ruffians move about in buses, trains or
on their motorbikes. Whenever they get
an opportunity, they indulge in
criminal activities. In many instances
such ruffians are caught and beaten
by the public. But once they are handed
over to the police authorities, there is
no mention of their names. The attitude
of the police authorities is highly
deplorable and dismissive. Surprisingly,
some members of political parties try to
defend such ruffians, which only encourages criminal activities.
The government should take immediate
steps to ensure the safety of women in
every city. The criminals deserve no
pity. Women too should take precautionary measures while going out alone.
Yours faithfully
Tarun
ASSIGNMENT - 19
6.
ASSIGNMENT - 20
1.
Dear Sir
Subject : Application for the post of a
chef.
This is with reference to your
advertisement dated 4th May, 20... in
The Tribune for the post of a chef. I
wish to apply for the same.
My resume is enclosed herewith for
your perusal and consideration. If
selected, I shall endeavour to prove
myself as an asset to your hotel.
Yours truly
Reema
Resume
Name
: Reema Sharma
Fathers Name
Date of Birth
Age
Sex
Marital Status
Permanent Address
:
:
:
:
:
:
Sh. Raman Sharma

4th November, 1982
25 years
Female
Single
41-C, Sector 8, Panchkula
Contact No.
: 9877640019
Educational
: BHM, Institute of
Qualification
Hotel Management,
Gurgaon in 1st
Division (2005)
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Tamil
References
: 1. Dr G.N. Ganesh
Institute of Hotel
Management, Gurgaon.
2. Prof. N. Ramakant
Dept. of Commerce,
Kulpati College,
Delhi.
ASSIGNMENT - 21
2.
Dear Sir
Subject : Application for the post of a
Trainee Medical Representative.
advertisement dated 4th May, 20... . in
The Times of India for the post of a
trainee medical representative. I wish
to apply for the same.
My resume is enclosed herewith for
your perusal and consideration. If
selected, I shall endeavour to prove
myself as an asset to the company.
Yours truly
Rita
Resume
Name
Fathers Name
: Rita Sharma
: Sh Vipin Sharma
[25]
Date of Birth
: 4th November, 1982
Age
: 25 years
Sex
: Female
Marital Status
: Single
Permanent Address : M-115,

Greater
Kailash I, New Delhi
Contact No.
: 98664453001
Educational
: (i) B.Sc. in 1st Divi-
Qualifications
sion from Hans

Raj
College
Jalandhar.
(ii) Diploma
in
Computer Basics
from NIIT.
Experience
References
: 2 years as a medical
representative in a
private firm.
: 1. Mr N. K. Gupta
Principal, Hans Raj
College, N. Delhi.
RESUME
Name
Fathers Name :
Sh Jeewan Lal
Date of Birth
Sex
Marital Status
Permanent
Address
Contact No.
Educational
Qualifications
:
:
:
:
Experience
References
2nd Nov. 1983

Female
Single
M-114, Greater Kailash
I, New Delhi
98664453001
(i) B.A. in 1st Division
from Hans Raj College
Jalandhar.
(ii) Diploma in
Computer Basics from
NIIT
2 years as a stenotypist in a private
school.
1. Mr N K Gupta
Principal, Hans Raj
College, N. Delhi.
2. Mr A. K. Sinha
Principal, ABC Public School, Noida
:
:
2. Mr A. K. Sinha
Manager, Glaxo,
Noida.
ASSIGNMENT - 22
3.
Dear Sir
Subject : Application for the post of
Steno Typist
advertisement dated 1st April, 20......
in The Times of India for the post of a
steno typist. I wish to apply for the
same.
My detailed resume is enclosed
herewith for your kind perusal and
consideration. If selected, I shall try to
perform my duties to your entire
satisfaction.
Yours truly
Asha
[26]
Asha Rani
ASSIGNMENT - 23
1.
Using the hints given below, write the

letter.
ASSIGNMENT - 24
2.
Respected Sir
I am a student of class XI - B, Roll No.
723. I am interested in learning
computer applications. Many other
students of our class also want to learn
computer basics. In fact, some students
of our class are already learning
computer applications at private centres.
Sir, if an add-on course in computer
applications is started for students of
XIth and XIIth classes it will help all
those students who want to join B.C.A.

after XIIth class. Moreover, in the
present age, education is incomplete
without practical knowledge of
computers. I shall be highly grateful if
this course is started.
national conflicts, intolerance, etc. are

some of the major factors behind the
spread of violence and aggression across
the globe.
It is imperative for peace and prosperity
that all peace-loving people should unite
against terrorism. They should do
everything to spread the message of
peace, love and compassion. They
should be courageous to defeat the
terrorist forces. They should not become
mere spectators. Moreover, no country
should interfere in the religious,
cultural and national affairs of any
other country. No system should be
looked down upon. A spirit of tolerance
and give-and-take can take away a lot
of moral strength of the terrorist
organisations.
Yours obediently
Rohit
ASSIGNMENT - 25
3.
Respected Sir
I am a student of XI-A, Roll No. 55. I
want to draw your attention to the
painful case of ragging of junior
students by some senior students in and
outside the classrooms. These senior
students force the innocent, helpless
students to do impossible tasks such as
climbing a tree or wall, or go naked.
They sometimes ask them to sing vulgar
songs or abuse them. They make fun of
them, slap and abuse them. They also
threaten them against reporting their
behaviour to anyone.
I hope you will depute some teachers to
discipline these senior students so that
the image of our school is not sullied.
Yours obediently
Karanvir
ARTICLE
ASSIGNMENT - 26
1.
Global Terrorism
Global terrorism is at its worst these
days. Terrorism in the name of religion
has spread fast in many countries of
the world, taking huge toll of human
lives. Most of the terrorists are young
people who have been wrongly
indoctrinated in believing that they are
fighting for a cause. Religious prejudices,
ASSIGNMENT - 27
2.
The degradation of our environment

continues unabated. Deforestation on
a large scale has led to droughts, floods,
landslides and land erosions. Rapid
urbanization is responsible for the
disappearance of green belts. The
ecological imbalance results in such
disasters as earthquakes and tsunamis.
Polluted environment is becoming a
health hazard. The need of the hour is
to take urgent steps to protect the
environment. To preserve our forest
wealth we should plant more and more
trees. Trees bring rains and keep the
upper soil intact. They help in keeping
ecological balance. Industrial houses
should take care not to pollute rivers and
lakes with dangerous chemicals,
industrial waste, garbage and dirt.
There should be curbs on those vehicles
which emit excessive smoke in the air.
Unplanned urbanization must be
checked by the government. People
[27]
should be made aware of the dangers of

polluted environment. They should be
encouraged to protect the environment
in every possible way. Holding of
exhibitions and seminars on the hazards
of air, water and noise pollution will go
a long way in educating the people. The
media can play an important role in
highlighting the need to preserve
environment and ecological balance.
walking a good exercise

regulates the flow of blood in the body
improves health
good for persons of all ages, especially
the old
ASSIGNMENT - 30
5.
ASSIGNMENT - 28
3.
The Relevance of Newspapers

Most of us are happy with the 24-hour
TV news channels. They provide us
with instant news from every nook and
corner of the world. But the news
telecast on these channels are only
informative and sometimes quite
misleading. The newspapers, as such,
have not lost their importance and
utility. Their number has not dwindled
as was once thought that it would.
Newspapers have time to verify and
analyse the news. So what we read in
newspapers is quite objective and
authentic. Moreover, we can read a
newspaper at our leisure. Newspapers
are important not only for news but
views also. Most of them publish good
articles on issues of public interest. They
can be preserved as historical
documents. Then, they cater to the
needs of many categories of readers
such as employers, traders, job
aspirants, educationists, writers, etc.
Thus, the relevance of newspapers is,
and will remain, intact for a long time.
With the on-line appearance their reach
has rather expanded and the utility
increased.
ASSIGNMENT - 29
4.
[28]
Use the following points to develop the

article.
It is rightly said that to use latest

technology the right way is in the
hands of the youth of today. Every
technological advance has its plus and
negative aspects. It is up to us to ignore
the negative aspects and make use of
what is good. The cellphone, for
instance, is perhaps the best
technological gadget in recent times. We
can use it to contact anyone wherever
we are, do business, send messages and
e-mail, browse the internet, listen to
songs, and can even enjoy a movie now.
But we can misuse it if we use it for
violent and unlawful activities. The
excessive use of the cellphone can cause
serious ailments like cancer and
arthritis. Similarly, the computer is
very useful but it can be misused in
several ways. The hackers can do great
harm to anyone and anything by
misusing a website. The need of the
hour is to use such devices to promote
harmony and goodwill in society.
ASSIGNMENT - 31
6.
Develop the article with the given

hints.
ASSIGNMENT - 32
7.
One of the most important problems

that the teachers and parents are facing
is the rapidly increasing indiscipline
among boys and girls. Young boys and
girls have become so unruly, wild and
indisciplined that they openly oppose
their parents and teachers for whom
they have no respect. They openly bunk

classes, sit in the canteen for long hours
and waste the hard- earned money of
their parents. At home, they spend their
time watching TV or chatting on the
computer. If their mother or father
forbids them, they become so angry that
they stop talking to their parents. It is
not a healthy state of mind. They are
extremely restless and appear to be lost.
Perhaps they take for granted the love,
care and indulgence of their parents.
Parents should try to understand their
children and so should the children.
games which are useful in many ways.

Thank you.
ASSIGNMENT - 35
2.
ASSIGNMENT - 36
3.
ASSIGNMENT - 33
8.
Use the given hints to develop the article.
SPEECH
ASSIGNMENT - 34
1.
Friends ! Good morning ! I am here to

stand to speak on an important topic :
Too Much Video Games are Harmful.
There is no doubt that video-games are
greatly in vogue these days. Many such
games are quite interesting and
thrilling. They are also somewhat
educative. They broaden our outlook.
But the problem arises only when we
become addictive to such games. There
are many of us who spend hours
together on playing these expensive
games. We do so at the cost of our
health, studies and social life. By sitting
before the screen for long, we invite
many diseases such as obesity and
diabetes. Sedentary habits may lead to
many other fatal diseases. We also
neglect our studies. We fail to do our
regular homework. We remain cut
away from our friends, relatives and
even parents. Therefore, we should
limit playing video-games and instead
start playing some outdoor, active
Use the given hints to develop into a

speech.
Honourable Principal, worthy teachers
and dear friends !
I am here to urge my friends to say No
to plastic wares which we are in the
habit of using daily. There is no doubt
that plastic wares are quite handy,
cheap and popular. What is not realized
is that plastic being non-biodegradable
cannot be disposed of. We simply throw
away plastic glasses, plates, boxes, etc.
These block water channels. Sometimes
the stray cattle swallow plastic and get
a painful death. Water is polluted by
the heaps of plastic waste. In case,
someone burns plastic, air is badly
polluted and gives out poisonous stench.
Therefore, it is high time for plastic
wares to be replaced by the ones made
of paper or jute. Jute bags are coming
into fashion once again. The authorities
must put a ban on the use of plastic
bags, and ensure its strict compliance.
Thank you.
ASSIGNMENT - 37
4.
Use the given hints to develop into a

speech.
REPORT
ASSIGNMENT - 38
1.
Patiala, June 10 : Five people lost their

lives and over ten received 70% burns
in a major fire that engulfed ABC Mall
here on the Cool Road yesterday at
about 4 pm. The fire-brigade had to
struggle hard to put out the fire. The
police personnel helped the trapped
persons save their lives.
[29]
2.
According to an eye-witness, the fire

started on the 3rd floor of the shopping
mall, perhaps due to short circuit. It
spread to other floors in no time.
However, an unconfirmed source says
that the fire was caused by the
explosion of a gas cylinder.
Those who have received burn injuries
are under treatment at the Civil
Hospital. Some of them are still
struggling for survival.
An inquiry into the incident has been
ordered by the Deputy Commissioner.
He has also announced an ex-gratia
grant for the families of the deceased
and the injured.
In order to impress upon the students
the necessity of clean surroundings, our
school organized a cleanliness drive
from 1st to 7th May this year. The
senior students of the school
participated in this campaign. They
devoted two hours each in the
mornings and the evenings to clean the
school campus. The students worked
under their house leaders. Inter-house
cleanliness competitions were planned.
It was a pleasant surprise to see the
students with dusters, brooms and
buckets. The students cleaned the
classrooms thoroughly. The woodwork
was properly dusted. Weeds were
removed from lawns. A heap of rubbish
from a pit was removed. The pit was
filled with earth and levelled. On the
last day, a paper reading contest
regarding the need for cleanliness was
also held. The Principal presided over
the concluding ceremony. The Yellow
House was declared first and awarded
a trophy.
ASSIGNMENT - 39
3.
Using the hints given, write the report.
4.
The Childrens Day was celebrated in
[30]
our school on 14th November as usual.

A function was arranged in the school
hour after the morning assembly. Our
Principal underlined the importance of
the day in his brief speech. He told the
audience that the day coincided with
the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal
Nehru who was extremely fond of
children, and who wanted his birthday
to be celebrated as the childrens day.
Sh N.K. Sharma, Vice Principal of the
school, also spoke on the occasion. He
said that the children are the future of
the nation. The government and
society, he said, must take necessary
steps to make affordable education to
all children. He emphasised the need
of abolition of child labour and female
foeticide. Sweets were distributed
among the children at the end of the
function.
ASSIGNMENT - 40
5.
The eighteenth Annual Sports Meet of

our school was held on 22nd and 23rd
of February, 2011. The playground was
cleaned and decorated with coloured
flags. A shamiana was set up on one
side for the guests.
Mr V. K. Sharma, chairman of the
school managing committee, inaugurated the sports meet. The students
participated with enthusiasm in
different events like sack-race, long
jump, high jump, musical chair race,
obstacle race, pillow fighting and tug of -war. At the end of the function, the
chief guest Mr B. N. Joshi, Deputy
Commissioner, gave away the prizes to
the winners. The titles of the best
athletes were bagged by Rajesh (XI-Sc)
and Kamini (XI-Com) among boys and
girls respectively. The chief guest
congratulated all the prize winners.
Before the closing ceremony, there was
6.
bhangra performed by our students. It

was highly applauded.
A workshop on Effective Writing was
organised by the Young Writers Club of
our school on 14th May, 20.... in the
school auditorium. Sh. Santokh Singh
Premi, eminent Punjabi story writer,
was the chief guest at the inaugural
ceremony of the workshop. In his keynote address he gave some very useful
tips to the budding writers. He
underlined the importance of reading
good literature. Almost all the writers
who took part in the workshop laid stress
on rich vocabulary and proper
expression in effective writing. A few
writers and poets read out their writings
and pointed out their unique features.
The young writers learnt a lot from the
workshop. A few student writers also
read out their stories and poems and
received critical appreciation from
experts. On the whole, the workshop was
a unique experience in itself.
8.
NARRATIVE
ASSIGNMENT - 42
1.
ASSIGNMENT - 41
7.
Kapurthala, June 6 : The local Rotary

Club celebrated the World Environment Day yesterday by holding a
seminar and undertaking relevant
activities to promote awareness about
the environment among the common
people. The seminar which was held at
the Lions Bhawan at 10 am was
attended by a large number of citizens.
Dr K. S. Khurana, a noted environmentalist, called upon the people to take
little steps on their own to reduce global
warming. Another expert on the subject
highlighted the importance of trees in
conserving ecology.
After the seminar was over, a treeplantation campaign started. As many
as 100 saplings were planted. Then the
literature global warming, pollution
and related topics was distributed.
On the whole, the Rotary Club initiated

a commendable task to make people
aware about environmental issues.
Using the hints given, write the report.
2.
Last Sunday we shifted to our newly

built house in Model Town. A house
warming was performed in the
morning. We have invited all our
relatives and friends. A havan
ceremony was arranged in the lobby.
Afterwards, Father took all the guests
on a formal round of the house. He
looked very happy and proud as he
showed our house. All the guests were
full of praise of the design and style of
each and every room. Some of them
wanted to know the name of the
architect engaged by us. Then a
sumptuous brunch was served to the
guests. Some of our friends and
relatives gave suitable gifts on the
occasion. These gifts included three
excellent wall clocks, five full-size
framed sceneries, wall hangings, etc.
Mother was delighted to receive a shawl
from one of the relatives. When the
guests departed, we got busy in
arranging things in the house. It was
a memorable day for all of us.
I was lucky to visit the Taj at Agra on a
full-moon night. Along with my friend,
I entered the premises at about 10 p.m.
The sight was simply enchanting. It
sent me into a dream world. The white
dome of the Taj was shining in the cool
light of the moon. It looked like a lotus
on a pond. The four minarets around it
looked like alert sentries to guard the
exquisite beauty and grace of the
monument. Long shadows of trees fell
making the whole scene mysterious. A
number of visitors including those from
the West were enjoying the beauty of
[31]
the Taj. They were spell-bound and

wondered at the architectural beauty
of the monument. We spent about two
hours there and took some snaps with
our digital camera. When we came
home we could hardly remove the
images of the Taj from our mind.
ASSIGNMENT - 43
3.
4.
Write the narrative with the help of the

given hints.
I was quite excited when Father took
me along to open a savings bank
account in a Punjab National Bank
branch. We went to the enquiry counter
for the purpose. I was given a form. I
filled all the details. I affixed two of my
latest photographs. I also attached a
copy of our ration card, as advised by
Father. Then I got the form
countersigned by Father who is also a
bonafide depositor of the bank. I handed
over the form to a bank officer. After
recording my particulars, he asked me
to deposit the money with the cashier.
I deposited < 2000, and then collected
my pass book and a cheque book from
the officer. I came back home with a
new feeling of fulfilment.
ASSIGNMENT - 44
5.
[32]
It was evening. As usual I left my home

and came to Subash Park. Having
taken four rounds on the footpath, I sat
down on a bench to rest. Some women
were still strolling. One elderly woman
was walking along the hedge. Suddenly
two young boys on their motorbike came
there. As the driver neared the bike to
that lady, his companion stretched out
his hand towards the woman. In a flash
he caught the gold chain, which the
woman was wearing and tugged at it
so forcefully that the chain broke and
the woman fell on the ground. She cried
6.
in panic. Three old men who were also

there in the park rushed towards her.
Before we could understand what had
happened, the young boys had made
off with the chain. Many curious people
gathered there. The matter was
reported to the police.
Write the narrative using the given
hints.
GRAMMAR
DETERMINERS
ASSIGNMENT - 45
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
(a) the
(b) all
(c) the
(d) many
(e) our
(f) Any
(a) a
(c) fifty
(b) the
(d) no
(e) the
(g) my
(a) the
(f) this
(h) a
(b) x
(c) the
(e) any
(d) some
(f) your
(g) the
(i) this
(a) a
(h) second
(j) my
(b) his
(c) any
(e) the
(d) the
(f) some
(g) their
(a) These (b) so
(c) the
(d) any
(e) their
(g) one
(f) many
(h) other
(i) the
(a) a
(b) many
(c) his
(e) the
(g) his
(d) a
(f) The
ASSIGNMENT - 46
7.
8.
9.
(a) The
(b) the
(c) the
(d) Their
(e) their
(f) A
(g) a
(h) a
(a) My
(b) much
(c) my
(d) my
(a) The
(b) our
(c) much
(d) the
3.
4.
10. (a) a ..... an

(b) that .... this
(c) much .... more
(d) Much .... Many
(e) a .... the
5.
(f) None .... No

(g) any .... a few
(h) a .... the
11. (a) has a great
(b) is a visit
6.
(c) by a bus
(d) visit the most
(e) for its whispering
(f) of a few
(g) of the sculptures
(f) have forgotten

(g) will not make
(h) will spread
(a) stood
(b)
(c) stole
(d)
(e) had forbidden (f)
(a) visited
(b)
(c) had gathered (d)
(e) singing
(f)
(g) was beating (h)
(i) were buying
(j)
(k) had made
(l)
(m) informed
(n)
(o) was
(p)
(q) was
(a) agreed
(b)
raised
went
proceeded
was
were dancing
were playing
were buying
fired
escaped
enjoyed
came
attend
(c) waited
(d) did not
(e) requested
(f) cut
(g) send
(h) thank
(i) sent
(a) think
(b) will become
(c) fear
(d) will become
(e) might
(f) will loot
(g) will indulge
(h) does
(i) mean
(j) improves
(k) matters
(l) is
(h) be an excursion
TENSES
ASSIGNMENT - 48
7.
ASSIGNMENT - 47
1.
(a) are you doing
(b) does ; cost
(c) stop
(d) make
8.
(e) did not listen

2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
has spread
sacrificed
never thought
would play
has increased
9.
(a) know
(b) are
(c) has
(e) discovered
(d) has led

(f) is
(a) has brought

(c) were
(b) has fulfilled

(d) are
(e) has
(f) get
(g) will disappear

(h) is
(i) becoming
(a) was sitting
(b) came
(c) doing
(d) died
[33]
(e) was
(f) am
(g) earn
(h) do
(i) bring
(j) did
(k) advised
(l) had taken
(m) came
(n) fell
(o) forgive
10. (a) are
(b) live
(c) called
(d) is
(e) boiling
(f) use
(g) washing
(h) cooking
(i) bathing
(j) called
(k) have
(l) find
11. (a) return .... returned
(b) find .... found
(c) run .... ran
(d) see .... saw
(e) shouted .... shout
(f) run .... running
(g) start .... started
(h) hurry .... hurried
(i) come .... came
12. (a) scientists are unanimous
(b) dolphins are highly
(c) There are examples
(d) They are the
(e) dolphin has a
(f) dolphin has the
(g) Dolphins use a
(h) they speak to
MODALS
ASSIGNMENT - 49
1.
2.
[34]
(a)
(c)
(e)
(a)
(c)
(e)
(g)
(i)
can
will
can
will
will
need
will
will
(b)
(d)
(f)
(b)
(d)
(f)
(h)
(j)
should
will
cant
should
should
will
Will
should
3.
4.
5.
(a) May
(c) could
(e) could
(g) should
(i) will
(k) should
(m) should
(a) must
(c) may
(e) will
(g) may
(i) Would
(a) should
(c) should
(e) used to
(b)
(d)
(f)
(h)
(j)
(l)
should
should
need
need
should
will
(b)
(d)
(f)
(h)
(j)
(b)
(d)
(f)
need
should
Can
need
will
must
should
would
would
(b)
should
(d)
will
(f)
can
(b)
Will
(d)
should
(f)
should
(h)
can
(j)
should
must
(b)
can
(d)
should
(f)
will
could ..... can
had ..... have
should ..... can
can ..... should
may ..... can
may ..... should
may ..... should
may ..... can
musicians will play
love will dance
can
can
should
can
wont
would
should
can
ASSIGNMENT - 50
6.
(a)
(c)
(e)
7.
(a)
(c)
(e)
(g)
(i)
(k)
8.
(a)
(c)
(e)
(g)
9.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
10. (a)
(b)
will
should
can
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
she will dance

feet will not
she will not
He could not
CLAUSES
(f) that she should start missionaries

of charity.
5.
who had a long beard, where blood was

coming, which were very tight, as best
as he could.
6.
(a) which is called the guardian of

people.
ASSIGNMENT - 51
1.
2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
who that man is

whom we met last week
that my memory is weak
is difficult to say
how I can improve my memory
you need meditation to do
whose father is a Yoga teacher
what you need to do
who was making the
(b) when it receives any complaint.

(c) which are public and private.
(d) if it has to justify its status.
(e) that people are denied justice.
(f) unless the people get justice.
(g) which are related to other matters.
7.
(b) one is capable of doing it.

(c) which is not related to any religion.
(d) that spoils our health.
(b) that it was

(c) if she had done
(d) him that she had done her homework
(e) that it was
(f) why she had not
(g) which were
(h) that she had taken
3.
4.
(i) who lived

(a) Indians have a great tradition of
hospitality.
(b) that suits them.
(c) that he should understand his duty.
(d) whenever he so desires.
(e) as do not mend their ways.
(f) the host is taken for granted.
(a) who is now called Mother Teresa.
(b) when she was quite young.
(c) she taught the daughters of the rich
people.
(d) that she got a voice of God
(e) that she wore a white saree.
(a) it has become a style of living.
(e) what he hates.

(f) unless we purify our body and
mind.
(g) that millions of people now love
yoga.
ASSIGNMENT - 52
8.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
when the lights

But I think
who
he can help
I may start studying
go away as
9.
(a) that there is an article in which

(b) when I know.
(c) I dislike.
(d)
(e)
(f)
10. (a)
(b)
(c)
Gandhiji was against machinery.

we are to progress.
who did his best.
as all of us like greatly.
whoever.
who know her culinary skills.
[35]
(d) everything out of season is bad.
3.
(e) of making.
(f) in whatever you prepare.
(g) everything that is made.
11. (a) who fished alone in the gulf stream
(b) but he had not caught a fish
(c) who loved him
(d) When he could not catch a fish for
forty days
(e) that the old man was very unlucky
(f) when he came back
(g) that the old man was not unlucky
12. (a) which is related to self-killing to
avoid endless suffering.
4.
(a) if she was cleaning every cupboard

before she showed her house
(b) that she did not want potential
buyers to think she was disorganised
(c) that they were complete strangers
(d) that everyone she knew and loved
had seen how she lived and asked
who cared what total strangers
thought.
(e) that she did
(f) that they were the only people left
that she could impress
(a) What was the low-calorie lobster
dish.
(b) that it was a plate full of shells.
(b) which is
(c) who have heard about it.
(d) which I got as a prize.
ASSIGNMENT - 54
1.
(e) when there is no hope of cure.

(f) a man should be allowed to kill
himself.
2.
(g) who is against euthenasia.

(h) that one should not go on with
endless suffering.
13. (a) what did you get.
(b) that I wanted badly.
3.
(c) What would be.

(d) does not matter.
(e) which company.
TRANSFORMATION OF
SENTENCES
2.
[36]
(a)
(b)
(c)
(a)
(b)
(c)
his essay was

he made
he had not
bade
he was
what Prof. Sharma had taught
is put
(b) is turned
lighted
(d) are put
is filled
(f) are added
is taken
peeled and cut into small slices
is ground
are put
is added to this and churned
are added
taken to clean
was taken
were removed
was set
arranged neatly in order
are kept
SENTENCE REORDERING
ASSIGNMENT - 53
1.
(a)
(c)
(e)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
ASSIGNMENT - 55
1.
(a) He was born in Scotland in 1881.

(b) He did very well at school and was
awarded a scholarship.
(c) Then he joined a medical school.
(d) He was full of curiosity about
scientific matters.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
(a) The leisure hours of a child today

are spent in front of the TV.
(b) Nowadays the attitude of most
parents is different.
(c) They see work and play as two
different things.
(d) They feel that playing is a waste of
time.
(a) Many communities of forest
dwellers and fisherpeople follow
traditional practices of maintaining
closed seasons.
(b) As no hunting or fishing is allowed
during this time, the wildlife
population can recoup its numbers.
(c) Many species have been conserved
through the centuries because of
such religious and social customs.
(d) Conservation of large mammals
will help to maintain the entire web
of living beings.
(a) Someone had pulled down all the
bones from the fourth wall.
(b) They were spread all around us on
the ground.
(c) In the middle on the wall was an
opening into another vault.
(d) It was a little room about three feet
wide.
(a) The meditation became necessary
because the crows did not trust
each other.
(b) Sensing his opportunity the
monkey volunteered to help.
(c) The foolish crows readily accepted
the offer.
(d) The monkey took the disputed loaf
and broke it in two unequal parts.
(a) The water helps wash out the
toxins, cleansing the body system.
(b) And this results in healthy
functioning of liver, kidneys.
(c) Drinking of enough water prevents
constipation as it helps in quick
digestion.
(d) It also regulates skins natural

control and balances its moisture.
ASSIGNMENT - 56
7.
(a) Nowadays just about everyone

owns a mobile phone.
(b) Even rickshaw pullers own their
personal phones.
(c) But mobile phone users dont follow
the basic rules of cellphone conduct.
(d) Often they are seen speaking
loudly in the middle of a meeting.
8.
(a) Extremely nervous, I hurried back
to the room.
(b) It is easy to steal something than
to return it undetected.
(c) I opened the door clumsily.
(d) Gradually, my eyes became
accustomed to the darkeness of the
room.
9.
(a) Earthquakes can be explained but
not predicted.
(b) The common man is bewildered to
think what causes the earthquakes.
(c) According to geologists, some
earthquakes are caused by the
eruption of volcanoes.
(d) However, most of the earthquakes
are caused by faulting.
10. (a) Helens eagerness to talk was very
strong.
(b) Helens parents wrote to several
persons for a capable teacher.
(c) They were able to secure the
services of a very capable teacher.
(d) She was Ann Mansfield Sullivan,
an expert in teaching the blind.
11. (a) The culture has changed the mind
of the farmer but not his wheels.
(b) He is willing to learn about tailors
and pumps, fertilizers and
crossbred cows.
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(c) These are good for has land harvest

and well-being.
(d) Does he connect the well-being of
his family with these ?
ASSIGNMENT - 57
12. (a) A huge fire broke out in Karol
Bagh last evening.
(b) It engulfed the whole market in no
time.
(c) About ten shops were totally
gutted.
(d) Within a few minutes the fire
brigade people came and put out
the fire.
13. (a) Always remember that regular and
frequent practice is essential.
(b) By writing you learn to write.
(c) It is no good waiting for inspiration.
(d) Even with the most famous writers
inspiration is rare.
14. (a) The bats are unique creatures.
(b) They can see but not with their
eyes.
(c) They live in dark caves.
(d) They find their ways with echoes.
15. (a) It is rightly said that prevention is
better than cure.
(b) We must take every step carefully.
(c) It is more than a blessing.
(d) Right act of living makes
everything possible.
(e) A stitch in time saves nine.
16. (a) The smell of the melted butter
tickled my nostrils.
(b) I watched them thrust the abandoned woman down her throat.
(c) In my polite way I discoursed on
the condition of the drama.
(d) I was past caring now; so I ordered
coffee for myself and ice-cream for
her.
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17. (a) Remember, credit card does not

mean using a free credit.
(b) You are merely postponing
payment in effect.
(c) Always settle a credit card bill in
full.
(d) Credit charges tend to be extremely
high.
EDITING (ERRORS)
ASSIGNMENT - 58
1.
2.
3.
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
in ..... by
but ..... and
found ..... founded
has ..... had
for ..... of
symposium ..... symposia
meet ..... met
defeat ..... defeated
since ..... for
withholding ..... withstanding
in ...... by
will ..... should
times ..... time
than ..... to
worthy ..... worth
so ..... thus
live ..... lived
travel ..... travelled
rent ..... rented
planting ..... planted
driving ..... drive
had ...... have
has ..... have
had ..... have
a ..... the
but ..... and
of ..... in
the ..... a
that ..... this
but ..... as
5.
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
is ..... was
you ..... him
could ..... can
year ..... years
among ..... between
so ..... such
an ..... the
longer ..... long
contain ..... contained
salts ..... salt
ASSIGNMENT - 59
6.
7.
8.
9.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
on ..... about
in ..... of
on ..... and
is ..... are
in ..... on
does ..... do
cause ..... causes
a ..... the
a ..... the
then ..... than
prove ..... proved
for ..... in
with ..... of
can ..... should
germ ..... germs
germs ..... germ
met ..... meet
meant ..... mean
sang ..... sing
meet ..... met
wanted ..... want
oblized ..... oblize
is ..... was
announces ..... anounced
crossing ..... crossed
pass ..... passed
enter ..... entered
look ..... looked
forget ..... forgot
(f)
(g)
(h)
10. (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
become ..... became

lower ..... lowered
are ..... were
in ..... of
with ..... of
is ..... was
the ..... a
her ..... his
a ..... the
spend ..... spent
is ..... was
EDITING (OMISSIONS)
ASSIGNMENT - 60
1.
2.
3.
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
her the benefits

eagerness to learn
wrote to several
services of a
for their daughter
be an expert
herself been blind
for some time
has been blessed
line of eminent
have not been
confined to the
to the whole
Radhakrishnan stands as
He was the
Indian who spread
we read a
notice that sounds
and are meant
appeal to the
sound which the
uses is called
is the striking
closely follow the
end of a
respect of the
Annabel were engaged
[39]
5.
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
married in two
approved of Spencer
pride in him
quite at home
elements of greatness
past of a
politics and clean
free of scams
culture is ageless
to the 21st
Christ. A great
Toynbee has acknowledged
ASSIGNMENT - 61
6.
7.
8.
9.
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
was called Maharishi

Born on May
Childhood. In the
fit himself into
He read a
England to study
law did not
after a stay
Wordsworth worshipped nature
forms. He saw
objects of nature
meadow and loved
seemed to him
clothed in a
and the leaves
splendour for him
People in the
so they decided
Think too much
The more enlightened
is the more
and hair-splitting
the more full
approaches a task
over the ship
put up with
was a fine
had been caught
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
room with a
up and began
smoking a cigarette
Suddenly there was
ERROR CORRECTION
ASSIGNMENT - 62
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(a)
(b)
The ship sank here.

I called him Mundu.
Each one of you has done a wrong.
I spoke to them on the issue.
We travelled by car/ in a car.
I know nothing more than this.
She neither sings nor dances.
Guard against that vice.
He was charged with murder.
The Murderer was hanged.
You can go there now.
The higher you go, the cooler it is.
He sailed by sea.
She is an M.L.A.
Abraham Lincoln is more popular
than any other leader.
You are cleverer than I.
Open your book at page twenty.
All his efforts proved ..........
He is my eldest ...........
Two and two make ..........
I have known her for five years.
I read an interesting story
yesterday.
Please look at my testimonials.
He hung his shirt on a peg.
He avenged his brothers murder.
Villagers have done nothing.
He is very sorry.
Please help him.
It is too hot to go out.
He died of cholera.
I cannot agree to your proposal.
She is fond of talking.
(c) He is man of his word.

(d) Good evening ! How are you ?
(e) I shall inform the police of this.
ASSIGNMENT - 63
8.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
9.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
10. (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
11. (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
12. (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
13. (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
14. (a)
(d)
15. (a)
(d)
It consists of five pages.

Dispose it of as soon as possible.
He is known to us.
What a nice girl she is !
He will come shortly.
I consider you a wise man.
Lay the baby on the bench.
Not a word did he say.
Turn on the light.
A doctor was called in.
Light the lamp, please.
He is my cousin.
I have a pen, do you want it ?
The wages of sin is death.
Neither does she sing nor dance.
He got only pass marks.
He is more rich than wise.
Suresh is older than Ramesh.
It is too hot to go out.
I insist on your doing it.
The cashier and the accountant
have come.
The teacher gave a test in Sanskrit.
This had been going on for a long
time.
I hung my shirt on a peg.
Work hard lest you should fail.
He behaved in a gentlemanly
manner.
He paid dearly for his mistake.
He asked when I came.
He didnt break it or lose it.
Though he is poor, yet he is honest.
lay
(b) felt
(c) a
hopping
said
(b) dont (c) can
years
INTEGRATED GRAMMAR EXERCISES
ASSIGNMENT - 64
1.
2.
3.
(a)
(c)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
4.
(d)
(a)
(c)
to
(b) of
who
(d) ago
happier ........... happy
may ........... can
feels ........... feel
the ........... a
laugh ........... laughing
some ........... may
forgot ........... forget
these ........... their
It was a glorious morning.
The first client arrived and all else
was forgotten.
There was a knock on the outer
door.
Come in, he roared out.
was held
(b) was adjudged
were awarded (d) was given
ASSIGNMENT - 65
1.
2.
3.
(a)
(c)
(a)
(c)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
to
(b) was
want
(d) want, my
fish out of
(b) was in a
there was a (d) had no spare
time and were
so there was
contact between him
work to do
Nothing unites people so much as
tears and laughter.
They cut through barriers of age
and religion.
Laughter and tears are infectious.
But the genuineness of life is a
modern problem.
she was doing
she was doing
she had gone
that she had gone
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EVERGREEN PRACTICE PAPERS

3. Setbacks to tourism
PRACTICE PAPER-I
(i) political disturbances

SECTION - A (Reading)
1.
(i) d (ii) a (iii) b (iv) d

(v) a (vi) a
(b) (vii) Because they believe the
tiger proves to be lucky for
good crop.
(viii) in North Burma
(ix) It is known as a tiger
protected area
(x) We could learn from the
Bhutanese and Myanmar,
tiger conservation efforts.
(xi) gained
(xii) advantageous
(ii) growing violence
(a)
(b)
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advertisement
provd.
provide
diffrnt.
different
envrnmnt.
environment
const.
construction
eco.
ecological
SUMMARY
Tourism is one of the worlds largest
industries. It employs 100 million
people and generates immense revenue.
Tourism provides the people recreation
and change of environment. Moreover
it brings the people of different countries
together and leads to mutual
understanding and tolerance. But
tourism has certain disadvantages also.
It disrupts social cultural life. Excessive
construction of hotels disturbs
ecological balance. It pollutes culture
and adversely affects wild life. Political
disturbance poses a serious problem for
tourism.
2. (a) Title : Advantages and Disadvantages of Tourism

1. Tourism and its advt.
(i) tourism, worlds largest
industry.
(a) employees 100 million
people.
(b) generates
immense
revenue.
(ii) provd. recreation, change of
place.
(iii) brings people of diffrnt.
nations together.
(iv) reveals scenic beauty and
cultural heritage.
2. Side-effects of tourism
(i) disrupts social, cultural and
envrnmnt.
(ii) excessive const. of hotels
disturbing eco. balance.
(iii) affects wildlife parks badly.
(iv) polluting local culture.
advt.
SECTION - B
(Writing Skills & Grammar)
3.
DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL,

AMRITSAR
May 4, 20 ....
A CULTURAL FUNCTION
In order to raise funds to help the
cyclone-victims of Odisha and Andhra
Pradesh, the school is organising a
I suggest you to form a committee

which should be authorized to review
all such vulgar programmes.
I hope you will take immediate steps
to avoid telecasting of all programmes
which could have bad influence on
youngsters.
cultural function in the auditorium on

May 10, 20... at 7 p.m. Renowned
singers and dancers will present the
show. The students should help the
school in this noble task in the sale of
tickets available in the office. The ticket
for the guest is for < 100 and for the
student < 50.
Raman
Head Boy
Or
The Principal, S.D. Public School, Moga
requires a language teacher, well versed
in Hindi and Punjabi, with or without
teaching experience on purely
temporary basis. Salary shall be
according to the qualification and
experience. Apply before 30th of
March, 20....... .
4.
Sir
Let me express my concern over TV
programmes which are badly
affecting our youngsters. There are
many avoidable programmes being
telecast by Doordarshan these days.
These are mostly song and dance
sequences. Such programmes use
highly erotic body movements. The
dancers, both male and female, are
often clad in indecent, scanty clothes.
The vulgar gestures and sexual
overtones have a bad effect on the
minds of younger viewers.
Then some films and serials show
excess of violent behaviour. The
scenes of brutal murder and rape
should better be avoided. They can be
suggested in a subtle manner. Then
there are some ads which are simply
vulgar, and fill our minds with
feelings of disgust. The latest CocaCola ad is a glaring example of it.
5.
Yours faithfully
Raman
Or
Sir
I am writing this letter to draw your
attention to the wretched condition of
the house occupied by me. The ceiling
of the drawing room leaks at all the
corners. As the rainy season is
drawing near, it needs immediate
repairs. Moreover the whole house
needs whitewashing. If you
remember, it is now four years when
it was white-washed.
Another problem that I want to bring
to your notice is the condition of the
water taps. They are all the time
dripping water. Moreover, the doors
and windows are being eaten by the
termite; the hinges are loose and the
doors do not shut properly. I request
you to undertake necessary repairs at
the earliest so that the rot is stemmed
before it is too late.
Your sincerely
Raman
Democracy cannot be thought of
without elections. People exercise their
rights to elect the rulers.
Unfortunately, they are so confused
now that they do not know exactly
whom they should elect. They find all
parties and leaders equally bad. No
wonder, many a time no political
party gets majority in a legislature.
[43]
The result is that elections are

frequently held in our country.
Recently Delhi saw a hung legislative
assembly. It is going to have another
election soon. Crores of rupees, thus,
get wasted. It is the public money
which goes waste in holding elections
repeatedly. India is a poor country.
The money which should be used for
building roads and bridges, power and
water supply is diverted to hold
elections for unscrupulous politicians.
Steps should be taken to avoid
frequent elections. If politicians fail to
unite and form a government in a
hung legislature, there should be no
election for five years. The President
rule seems to be the best option in such
a case. Such a step will avoid
squandering of public money on
holding elections frequently.
Or
Dear Friends ! The trip to Bakhra Dam
tomorrow, I hope, will be a memorable
one. It will be recreational as well as
educative. It will be a sort of picnic.
But all of us need to take some
precautions before we undertake the
trip. First of all, take care to wear
enough woollen clothes to ward off the
intense cold of the season. The
morning time has turned quite chilly.
Then carry with you some eatables.
The fruit will be the best. Though the
arrangement has been made for
breakfast and lunch, some homemade dishes will add to the charm of
the visit. Then all of us are to desist
from taking any photograph of the
dam, particularly in the prohibited
areas. No one should insist on boating
down the deep waters. Rather it will
be better if boating is not done at all.
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6.
7.
8.
I hope you will take care of these

things. Have a nice trip.
(a) was .......... is
(b) were ............ are
(c) have ......... has
(d) have ....... has
(e) has ..... have
(f) was ........ is
(g) much ...... many
(h) is ...... was
(a) First of all you need to choose an
interesting topic to talk on.
(b) You can start with the hobbies of
your listeners.
(c) Talk to your friends about the
things that interest them.
(d) Do not speak when someone else is
speaking.
(a) come here
(b) where he was going
(c) where he had been the previous
day at that time.
Note : 9 13 (Literature and Long
Reading Texts) : Consult Evergreen Practice Papers, Vol. II for
answers.
PRACTICE PAPER-2
1. (a)
(i) a
(ii) a
(iii) b (iv) d
(v) b
(vi) d
(vii) The poet sings a happy song to
cheer up a person in distress.
(viii) He tried to make her laugh.
(ix) The poet assured the listener
that he was quite near her.
(x) It is a poem of self-introspection.
The poet wants us to make
others feel happy or show them
the right light and direction
when they need our help. We
should be sympathetic towards

others.
(xi) held
(xii) lovingly
elect.
intelt.
distn.
complx.
artfcl.
mentl.
2. (a) Title : Is Thinking Monopoly of

Human Beings ?
Notes :
1. Can robots and computers
think ?
(a) first elect computers dubbed
elect brains.
(b) computers were high speed
idiots.
(c) human idiot one of the most
intelt. forms of earth.
2. Distn. between thought and
thinking
(a) some human beings can think
more
(b) people
thoughtless
or
unthinking
(c) dreams are not thoughts but
only mental experiences.
3. Degree of thinking in nonhuman forms
(a) higher mammals show
complx. brain activity.
(b) thought in artifacts also
possible.
(c) benefits of artfcl. intelt.
research
4. Superior mentl. abilities seen
in machines
(a) digital computers and robots
can play games
(b) such activity not possible in
trees/ferns
(c) some higher animals can
compete with computers but
with less success.
(d) computers, worlds best
players
(b)
:
:
:
:
:
:
electronic
intelligent
distinction
complex
artificial
mental
SUMMARY
Artificial intelligence is linked to the
question whether robots and computers
think. The first electronic computers
were dubbed as electronic brains. They
were called high speed idiots. Even
human idiot is considered one of the
most intelligent forms on earth. Some
people can really think more than others
though people are considered thought
less or unthinking beings. The degree
of thinking varies in non-human forms.
Higher mammals show complex brain
activity. Research on artificial
intelligence scrutinizes human working
rigorously. Computers developed by
human intelligence are the worlds best
players.
SECTION - B
(Writing Skills & Grammar)
3.
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cover their bodies properly and make

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headache, shivering, etc.
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Or
Sir
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at
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To Make your New Year eve memorable
Have Grand Dinner, Dance and Music
at
reasonable rates
Organised by : Rotary Club, Amritsar
4.
[46]
Sir
I want to express my concern about
the growing cases of malaria and
dengue in the capital on the eve of
the Commonwealth Games. The
digging work for the construction
work has left behind many deep pits
and pools which are filled with rain
water. These pools and pits of water
are the breeding grounds for
mosquitoes which are responsible for
the spread of malaria and dengue
among Delhites. The news of these
diseases have alarmed the players and
guests which are expected to arrive
shortly in Delhi.
Urgent steps need to be taken to curb
the onslaught of mosquito-bitten
diseases. There should be regular
fogging of the critical areas to wipe
out colonies of mosquitoes. People
should take extra precautions to save
themselves from mosquitoes. They
should keep their surroundings clean,
5.
We are extremely sorry for the delay

in executing your bulk order No
DWF/4/51 dt January 5, 20.............
owing to some unavoidable
circumstances beyond our control.
Your order for an urgent supply of
hosiery goods could have been
executed even before time had there
been no sudden strike by the factory
workers. As you are well aware of the
fact that we depend upon migrant
labour these days. If the trained
workers dictate terms which are
unreasonable no management can
afford
to
implement
them.
Negotiations, however, have borne
the fruit and the strike has been called
off. The work has started in full swing
and hope to execute all our orders in
a very short time.
We are very sorry for the inconvenience caused to you and we hope
to deliver the goods within ten days.
Kindly bear with us in this hour of
our difficulty.
Yours faithfully
Manoj
Manager
Comfit wears
Prices of petrol and diesel have
witnessed a steep hike over the years.
Due to rise in the international prices
of crude oil, the government feels

helpless in avoiding any hike in
petroleum products. Unluckily, any
price hike in petrol and diesel has a
cascading effect. It has a direct
bearing on the prices of essential
commodities such as vegetables, fruits,
pulses, foodgrains and many more
items. The rise in these commodities
of daily use adversely affects the poor
people. With increase in overall taxes,
the poor are finding it difficult to make
both ends meet. They feel hardpressed. The employees feel the pinch
of the price hike the most. With the
increase in the prices of petrol and
diesel, the Railways and the
transporters are likely to increase the
passenger fares. The industries which
use petroleum products in the
manufacture of various goods are also
going to increase the prices of their
products. Therefore, steps must be
taken to curb this overall price hike.
The government should desist from an
excessive increase in the prices of
petrol and diesel. It should reduce
excise duties on the export of crude
oil. Oil companies should be asked to
bear a share of the burden by
lessening their profits. Profiteers and
hoarders of essential commodities
should be severely dealt with.
6.
7.
8.
Or
Dear Friends ! It is sad that our
children have no suitable place to
play. The Improvement Trust
earmarked a plot for children park
some years back. It was developed by
the welfare society only last year. But
due to misuse and neglect it is now
in a terribly bad shape. The plaster
9.
on the footpath inside the park has

peeled off. There is no grass worth
the name in the park. The
playground is now patchy and dusty.
There are no trees to provide shade
and shelter in summer. A few benches
which were fixed are now almost
broken. Therefore, my earnest
request is that the society should
constitute a committee to collect
money and rebuild the park again.
In addition to the playground, a seesaw and a swing should be installed
for the recreation of small children.
The footpath should be properly
cemented. Let us take immediate
steps to make the park worthy of our
dear children.
(a) ringing
(b) would
(c) Lords
(d) off
(a) the an
(b) be
being
(c) head ahead
(d) in
at
(e) the a
(f) in
to
(a) It is only self-confidence and willpower that save us in life.
(b) A person who cannot help himself
is not helped by others.
(c) Only such a person looks for help
upto God.
(d) But even God does not come to his
help.
(a) to let him examine
(b) if he had
(c) there was nothing else but pain.
Note : 9-13 (Literature and Long
Reading Text) : Consult Evergreen
Practice Papers, Vol. II for
answers.
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(b) with great difficulty climbed

a yard or so
(c) felt totally exhstd.
(d) Aila and Sakri came to his
rescue
(e) the author, safe, colpsng.on
the snow
imnt.
:
imminent
brilnt.
:
brilliant
exhstd.
:
exhausted
colpsng.
:
collapsing
PRACTICE PAPER-3
1. (a)
(i) a
(ii) b
(iii) a (iv) d
(v) a
(vi) c
(b) (vii) They had known that the brain
cells deprived of sufficient
oxygen do not work efficiently.
(viii) Exercise makes people more
active and feel better.
(ix) By regular exercise and proper
diet.
(x) The number of neurons may be
influenced and modified by
outside means.
(xi) as much as (xii) suspiciously
2.(a) Title : Experience of a Himalayan
Avalanche
1. Sensing imnt. danger
(a) abnormal heat
(b) the slow pace, cause of worry
to the author in the lead
(c) the route forgotten by sherpas
(d) majestic sight, weather brilnt.
2. Death-in-life experience
(i) the snow cracked
(ii) the author got lifted
(iii) found himself hanging in a
cleft with a rope round his neck
3. Escape from death
(a) freeing of left leg from the
rope by the author
(b) SUMMARY
The author sensed imminent danger
coming from the Himalayan avalanches. The author had to take the lead as
the sherpas had forgotten the route.
The slow pace caused a lot of worry, but
the majestic mountains and the
brilliant surroundings were arresting.
Meanwhile cracks were widening in the
snow. The author was lifted up with
great force and he found himself
hanging in the cleft with a rope round
his neck. With a frenzy he freed his left
leg from the rope and climbed a yard or
so with difficulty. With this he felt
totally exhausted. Aila and Sakri came
to his rescue. He collapsed on the snow.
SECTION - B (Writing Skills & Grammar)

3.
LAJPAT NAGAR WELFARE SOCIETY, LUDHIANA

NOTICE
June 4, 20...
EMERGENCY MEETING
The members of society are hereby informed that an emergency meeting has
been convened on June 5, 20... at 4 p.m. in Gurdwara Hall to discuss the problem
of increasing thefts and violence in the colony. All the members are requested to
attend the meeting punctually and give concrete suggestions in this regard.
Sumit
(Secretary)
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Or
WARS ARE HORRIBLE
PRESENT
SAD SPECTACE OF DEATH AND DESTRUCTION
IMMENSE LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY
WARA GREAT CRUELTY PERPETRATED
ON
INNOCENT HUMAN BEINGS
BY
WARMONGERS AND DISGRUNTLED POLITICIANS
FOR
THEIR SELFISH ENDS
JOIN
CRUSADE AGAINST WAR
HELP MANKIND LIVE IN A WORLD
OF
PEACE, HARMONY & FRIENDSHIP
Issued By : World Amity Council
4.
Sir
I am a student of class XI - B, Roll No.
33. I want to draw your attention to a
matter of grave concern. Some of the
senior students residing in the hostel
are indulging in ragging of junior
students. They start their nefarious
practices after 9 p.m. when there is no
one to watch them. Some of the victims
are so terrified that they have decided
to leave the school and go back to their
homes. These senior students, some of
whom are wrestlers, harass the juniors
physically and mentally.
I hope you will look into the matter
personally and take urgent steps to
stop ragging which may bring bad
name to the institution.
Yours obediently
Santosh
5.
XI - B, Roll No. 33
April 4, 20....
Or
Hints :
The supply of water only for two hours
a day from 9 to 10 in the morning
and from 5 to 6 in the evening no
water supply on certain days
polluted water supplied civic
authorities do nothing despite
reminders.
Smoking is a bad habit. It is injurious
to health. It is, however, sad that a
large number of people all over the
world smoke. Worse, even the
educated and well-awakened persons
have fallen a prey to this habit. The
spread of this evil is mainly due to its
glorification in films and T.V. serials.
The hero who lights a cigarette or
[49]
cigar and takes a few puffs with rings

of smoke rising in the air has become
an object of imitation for the
youngsters. Only a few people are
aware that smoking has many
adverse effects on mans health.
Smoking causes a number of
respiratory problems. Asthma is one
of the most dreadful of diseases caused
by smoking. Lungs of the smokers get
badly affected in due course. When
lungs are affected, one may catch T.B.
which in many cases is still fatal.
Smoking can even cause lung cancer
which leads to painful and slow death.
There are hundreds of other ailments
which are caused by smoking.
Moreover, smoking is a public
nuisance. Smokers fill the rooms with
suffocating smoke. Non-smokers also
get affected for no fault of their own.
The government has already banned
smoking in public places, but many
people can still be seen smoking in
offices, buses and trains, and on
college and school campuses. Such
people should be severely dealt with.
One wonders if the governments are
against smoking, why dont they ban
cigarette manufacturing ?
Or
Corruption has immensely harmed
our country. It is so rampant that the
fair name of our country has got
sullied. Everybody, from top to bottom,
has become corrupt or mute and
helpless victim of corruption. Top
officials of the government have
become so money-minded and corrupt
that they have forced their
subordinates to toe the line or quit. It
is a matter of shame when we daily
[50]
read about scams involving ministers,

politicians and top-ranking officers.
Many posts considered to be lucrative
are on sale. No wonder, drug mafia,
smugglers and criminals are
flourishing. Terrorists strike
anywhere and anytime at will. It is so
because such criminals can get
anything by bribing anyone, from a
clerk or a cop to a D.G.P, a minister or
a general. Unless and until people
revert to good old days and values like
simplicity and honesty, no law can end
corruption.
6.
(a) gains have reached

(b) Bihar which is
(c) production by at
(d) Foodgrains grow naturally
(e) account of fertile
(f) say no improvement
7.
(a) It is rightly said that prevention is

better than cure.
(b) We must take every step carefully.
(c) Act of right living makes
everything possible.
(d) A stitch in time saves nine.
8.
(a) he was going to Mumbai.

(b) whether the train was on time.
(c) that it was to arrive at 10 p.m.
Note : 9-13 (Literature Long
answers.
PRACTICE PAPER-4
1. (a)
(i) a
(v) c
(ii) b
(vi) c
(iii) d (iv) a
(b) (vii) She lived a dull, uneventful life

as a child.
(viii) She lived with her husband in
Delhi.
(ix) The line I have begun to
wonder if that is all there is to
life shows that she is not happy
with routine life.
(c) air pollution by harmful

gases and fumes emitted by
vehicles, factories, etc.
4. The depletion of the ozone
layer
(a) the ozone layer essential for
absorption of harmful ultra
violet radiation.
(x) She wants her daughter to

stand on their feet.
(b) the layer getting depleted

day by day.
(xi) scatter
(c) skin cancer, danger to

human life and vegetations
in case of its total disappearance.
(xii) wonderful
2.(a) Title
:
Atmospheric
Environmental Pollution
and
1. The atm. of the earth

(a) several gases emitted when
the earth contracted quite
early.
(b) H2 and helium went into
outer space.
(c) the minor constituents of
the atm. from volc.
eruptions.
(d) the earths atm. composed of
nitrogen, oxygen, carbon
dioxide, etc.
2. The pollution of atm.
(a) increase in pollutants.
(b) quality of water, air or land
adversely affected by
pollutants.
(c ) pollutants include waste
products, smoke, sewage,
chemicals etc.
3. Types of pollution
(a) air, water and land pollution.
(b) polluted air harmful to man
and environ.
environ.
environment
atm.
atmosphere
H2
hydrogen
volc.
volcanic
(b) SUMMARY
When the earth contracted quite early,
several gases were emitted. These
gases formed its atmosphere. Most of
the minor constituents of the
atmosphere came from volcanic
eruptions. The atmoshere is mainly
composed of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon
dioxide, etc. It got polluted by
pollutants like waste products, smoke,
sewage, chemicals, etc. Air, water and
land are getting polluted. Polluted air
is harmful to all creatures and
environment. It depletes the ozone
layer which is essential for absorption
of harmful ultra violet radiation. It
may cause skin cancer. The depletion
of
ozone
layer
may
cause
extermination of all kinds of life on the
earth.
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3.
DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, NABHA

NOTICE
3rd May, 20....
A Talent Search Competition
The Music Club of the school is holding a talent search competiton in the school
auditorium on 10th May at 4 p.m. The students can participate in folk songs
and dances, western music, skits, fashion show, etc. Those who are interested
should contact the undersigned for registration and rehearsal by 5th May.
Anita
Secretary
Music Club
Or
TO LET
Available for rent newly constructed house, two B/Rs, drawing, lobby etc. in Model
Town, Delhi. Park opposite, three-side open, fully furnished. Only for salaried
class, small family. Rent negotiable.
Contact Mr. V. K. Das. Ph. 9850500090 between 5 to 8 p.m.
4.
[52]
Dear Sir
Let me express my concern about the
insanitary conditions prevailing in
our city through the columns of your
popular newspaper.
There is hardly any area in our city
which is neat and clean. The open
garbage dump before the entrance of
Nikko Park in Model Town, a popular
place for recreation for children and
their parents, is a testimony to the
carelessness of the civic authorities.
Heaps of garbage, dust and rubbish
could be seen everywhere. Needless
to say, they are breeding grounds for
flies and mosquitoes which cause
epidemics like malaria, dengue and
many other diseases. The drainage
system does not function properly. All
roads and streets get flooded within
5.
minutes of rain. Moreover, the

sweepers are careless and rude. They
rarely do their duty because they have
no fear of any authority because of
their strong union. Whenever any
alternative way of sweeping and
cleaning is planned they go on strike
and cause trouble for all the residents.
The authorities must take immediate
and effective steps for the cleanliness
of the city, otherwise epidemics would
break out jeopardising the health of
the common people.
Yours truly
Sunil Sharma
Or
Write the letter using the given hints.
Money and happiness seldom go
together. It is a misconception that
money
and
happiness
are
proportionately related to each other.

Had it been so, all the rich people
should have been contented and
happy and all the poor people and
malcontented and miserable. But it is
not so. The reality is that many rich
people are extremely unhappy on
several counts. Some have no
satisfaction with what they have.
They want to grab more and more.
What they do not or cannot obtain
makes them unhappy. Some are
unhappy because of poor health.
Others are unhappy because of their
unworthy children. On the other
hand, all the poor people are not
unhappy. There are many among the
poor who are contented with what
they have. The reality is that material
possessions do not and cannot
guarantee happiness. Health is real
wealth. A chronic unhealthy richman
can readily agree to exchange his
place with a happy and healthy poor
person. Then stable and good human
relationships ensure our happiness.
Good moral values are a must to prop
us up. Last but not least, limited needs
and desires and contentment are more
important than material prosperity for
lasting happiness.
Or
Hints :
l
Students, indisciplined, rowdy,

wild.
misbehaviour, a global problem
teachers too worried but helpless
students openly disobey
political links, politicians use them
students should know their duties
they are the leaders of tomorrow
6.
7.
8.
on
at
put took
drops dropped
of
off
took take
a
one
His body was frail but his soul was
mighty.
(b) He was an apostle of peace, truth
and non-violence.
(c) He believed in simple living and
high thinking
(d) He practised what he believed.
(a) should be kept clean
(b) not be allowed
(c) must be worn
Note 9-13 (Literature and Long
answers.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(a)
PRACTICE PAPER-5
1. (a)
(i) d
(v) d
(ii) d
(vi) b
(iii) c (iv) b
(b) (vii) The poetic device used here is

simile.
(viii) The poet despised himself for
throwing a stick at the snake,
which was a mean act.
(ix) The poet wants the snake to
come back so that he may make
amends for his sinful act.
(x) The poet means the voices of his
rational self formed by
despicable human education.
(xi) He calls the snake my sanke,
a king in exile and one of the
lords of life. It shows his
admiration for the snake.
(xii) fascination
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(c) helps in absorbing water

and salts and excrete faeces
gast.
:
gastric
abdmn
:
abdomen
ascen.
:
ascending
desc.
:
descending
2.(a) Title : The Digestive System

1. The gast. juice
(a) secreted by gastric glands
(b) a clear, pale yellow fluid
(c) consists of water (97.99%)
and mucin
2. The small intestine
(a) coiled up in the centre of the
abdmn.
(b)
SUMMARY
The gastric juice is secreted by gastric
glands. It is a clear pale yellow fluid
and consists of 97.99% water and
mucin. The small intestine is coiled up
in the centre of the abdomen. It has
three parts-the duodenum, the jejunum
and the illeum. The villi provide an
enormous area for rapid absorption of
the digested food. Absorption takes
place in the lacteals of the villi. The
large intestine is divided into caecum,
ascending colon, transverse colon,
descending colon and the rectum. Its
main function is to absorb water and
salts and excrete faeces.
(b) Three
parts
:
the
duodenum, the jejunum
and the illeum
(c) the absorption of the
digested food by the villi on
its inner wall
(d) fat absorption in the lacteals
of the villi
3. The large intestine
(a) divided into caecum, ascen.
colon, transverse colon,
desc. colon and the rectum
(b) outer coats on the wall
SECTION - B (Writing-Skills & Grammar)

3.
S. D. SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, ROHTAK

NOTICE
January 2, 20...
Auction of Old Sports Goods
The Sports Department of the school is arranging an auction of old sports goods
at 3 p.m. on Jan. 10 in Room No. 40. The items to be auctioned include hockey
sticks, cricket bats, balls, shoes, etc. For more details contact the undersigned.
Sohan
Head Boy
Or
Sale / Purchase
Available for sale a black coloured Activa scooter, 2010 model, single-hand driven
upto 15000 kms, new tyres, in very good condition, 35 km/litre average, fitted
with all accessories, fully insured. Expected price $ 25000. Interested persons
may contact Dr KN Sharma between 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ph. 9822007905
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4.
Kindly send your mechanic to remove

the defect, or replace the piece itself as
it is well within the guarantee period. I
hope you will do the needful at the
earliest so that I may not have to
approach the company directly.
Dear Sir
Through the columns of your
esteemed newspaper I would like to
awaken the readers about the wrong
teaching methods being followed in
schools. The techniques adopted these
days encourage rote learning.
Students are asked to memorise
maximum number of facts and
figures. The habit of original thinking
is discouraged.
I strongly feel that this technique
which encourages cramming is going
to be very harmful for the future of
the students. When we send our
children to schools we expect that they
should learn how to think. They
should have a balanced development
of their personality.
It is the duty of all those persons in
the education department to frame the
syllabi of the schools in such a way
that rote learning is discouraged.
Yours truly
Kamal
Or
Dear Sir
Subject : Complaint about a washing
machine.
I bought a Whirlpool White Magic
washing machine from your showroom.
It was purchased with a guarantee of
two years (guaranter card no : C-145,
dated April 2, 20....). The machine gave
a trouble-free service for only two
months. Now the spin dry system of the
machine does not function properly.
The clothes drip wet even after the spin
dry function is completed according to
the machine.
Yours faithfully
Anand
5.
It was a unique experience. I

happened to visit a handloom
exhibition being held in the local Lions
Bhawan last Sunday. There were a
number of visitors who were showing
keen interest in various kinds of
handloom goods. Handloom sarees,
shawls, scarfs, bed sheets, etc. were
on display. They were finely woven
by master craftsmen. They were
available in attractive colours and
designs. My mother, who was with
me, bought a beautiful saree and a
shawl. There were other specimens of
art and craft on display. I met a few
craftsmen. I was shocked to learn that
they were not satisfied with the
rewards of their hard toil. They
wanted subsidies to carry on with their
heritage.
Or
Drug addiction has spread out like the
jungle fire among school and college
students. Many bright youngmen
have lost their lives because of drug
addiction. The newspapers continue
to publish reports of the painful deaths
of the drug addicts. It is sad that drugs
like heroin, charas, cocaine, ganja
etc. are easily available near college
hostels. The paan shops and teastalls have become the supply centres
of such drugs. The drug addicts
become parasites and even criminals.
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6.
Some drug addicts have been

reported to have murdered their
fathers, grandfathers and other
elderly persons in order to rob them
of their money to get their supply of
drugs. Such youngsters degenerate
physically, morally and spiritually.
They lose their grip on life. The
government and the voluntary
organisations should work hand in
hand to root out this evil of drug
addiction from society. The media can
play a significant role in highlighting
the harmful effects of drugs.
Educational institutions, too, should
spread a general awareness about the
perils of drug addiction.
(a) us, are not
(b) aid to civilization
(c) getting into a
(d) making and liking
(e) has a better
(f) now than he
7.
(a) A solar cooker uses the energy of

the sun.
(b) It is generally used to cook those
materials which require slow
heating.
(c) A solar cooker does not produce
smoke.
(d) Its use saves fuel and environment
also.
8.
(a) that he was not going anywhere.

(b) going to see a movie.
(c) which one he would like to see.
Note 9-13 (Literature and Long
answers.
[56]
PRACTICE PAPER-6
1. (a)
(i) c
(ii) a
(v) a
(vi) d
(iii) b (iv) a
(b) (vii) They justify their actions with

some real or imagined
grievance.
(viii) Because
democracy
is
conducive to creative efforts.
(ix) India expects help and
cooperation from the USA in
fighting terrorism.
(x) India and the USA can be
partners
in
combating
terrrorism, helping other
countries with the fruits of
democracy etc.
(xi) assistance
(xii) assurance
2.(a) Title : The Authors Life in China
1. Life in a remote Chinese vill.
(i) the feeling of loneliness in
the countryside.
(ii) liked wanderings along the
banks of Yangtse river.
(iii) watched the local fishermen
and their customs.
(iv) hsptlty. of the Chinese
2. The feeling of isltn.
(i) parents too busy to look
after her.
(ii) felt as alien and uncmfrtbl.
(iii) longing to see children like
her.
3. Voracious Reader
(i) fond of reading childrens
books.
(ii) read books by great writers.
(iii) found novels on a high
shelf.
vill.
village
hsptlty.
hospitality
isltn.
isolation
uncmfrtbl.
uncomfortable
(b) SUMMARY
The author lived in a remote Chinese
countryside during her childhood. She
would watch the meandering Yangtse
river during her wandering. She would
observe the local fishermen and their

customs. She was deeply impressed by
the warm hospitality of the farm folk.
As her parents remained awfully busy,
they had hardly any time to took after
her. Therefore, she felt alienated and
uncomfortable among the people there.
She longed to play with children like
her. But she was voracious reader,
reading especially childrens books and
stacked novels on a high shelf.

3.
AS SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, JAMMU

NOTICE
January 5, 20...
SCIENCE EXHIBITION
The school is organising a unique science exhibition in the school auditorium on
8th January, 20..., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. About five local schools are also taking
part in it. All the students of senior classes (IX - XII) can exhibit their models in
consultation with the science teacher, Sh NK Das. Details can be had from the
undersigned.
Nandini
Secratary
Science Association
Or
DONATE LIBERALLY AND GENEROUSLY
FOR
Your Brethren Hit Hard by the
Furies of the Floods in the Remote Villages
of Bihar
They need :
l Food
l Clothes
l Medicines
l Shelter
Your timely donation will go a long way in providing these helpless people the
much needed help and comfort.
Come forward Its noble, humanitarian cause. Donate clothes, money,
foodgrains, medicine etc.
Issued by : Manav Seva Samiti; Delhi
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4.
5.
Sir
As Head Boy of your school, I want to
draw your attention to the fact that
most of our school students are in the
habit of eating fast food and taking
fizzy drinks. They are also addictive
of playing video-games in excess.
They shun physical activities. My
suggestion is that we should hold a
seminar on health to make the
students aware of how they are
ruining their health by wrong habits.
Experts in the field should be invited
to speak on leading a happy and
healthy life. I assure you many
students are ready to help us in
organising such a seminar.
I hope you will consider my proposal
favourably.
Yours obediently
Vinod
Class XI - A (Head Boy)
2nd June, 20....
Or
Hints : The craze for tobacooused in
different forms cigarettes, bidis,
cigar, gutka, paan, etc. nicotine, an
oily substance in tobacoo, dangerous;
may cause cancer of the mouth, throat
and chest wastage of money on a
useless, rather dangerous obsession
smokers pollute the atmosphere and
affect non-smokers as well the plea
that smoking activates the brain and
nerves may be right, but it is a
temporary phenomenon avoidable
habit steps to make tobacoo use in
any form illegal.
[58]
Drug-Addiction
The abuse of drugs is now a major
problem that our country is facing.
Young boys and girls are virtually
being crippled by the spread of drugs.
To start with the addict takes a fill to
alleviate pain or get a thrill at the
persuasion of his friends. Quickly he
develops a mental dependence to the
thrill. Gradually he becomes
physically dependent on the drug. He
requires increasing does daily. In the
absence of drug he shows withdrawal
symptoms. Ultimately the addiction
becomes a habit.
If we study the lives of drug addicts,
we see that they are completely self
centred people. They care least for
others. The consciousness of a drug
addict is clouded and he loses will
power, concentration, memory and
judgement capacity. When a drug
addict is in need of money, he does
not hesitate to steal or indulge in
antisocial activities. More drugs, more
crime shows the graph. A new addict
develops friendship with fellow addicts
and slowly enters the so called drug
structure. Once he enters this drug
structure he is regarded as an
outcaste. It is seen that lack of healthy
education, uninspiring lectures by
teachers, unhealthy books and
cinema are responsible for degrading
the youth and leading them to
addiction.
Or
Dignity of Uniform
Uniforms are impersonal clothes. They
mark the part that people play in the
drama of life. They distinguish a
postman from a policeman, the air
hostess from the mere passenger or
the school prefect from the rank and

file. Uniforms glorify the wearer, who
stands out in public catching the eye
by the splendour of his attire.
It is not easy to know what the
students think about the uniform.
There is no doubt that the first
uniform is put on with pride. It is the
badge of success. It advertises the
triumph of having earned admission
in a new school. But this warmth does
not last long. In two three years the
boys and girls feel fed up with it. They
want to wear something much more
glamorous. They begin to resent the
wearing of uniform.
But we must realize that uniform
helps in establishing a spirit of unity
and co-ordination in the school. It
makes pupils look neater and tidier.
It also enables them to be recognised
6.
7.
8.
as members of the school outside its

walls. Uniforms do not suppress
individuality as it is wrongly pointed
out. They in fact cover up the difference between the rich and the poor.
(a) true truly
(b) stops stopped
(c) the a
(d) take taken
(e) will would (f) is was
(a) It puts an essential check on our
wayward actions and feelings.
(b) It makes us obey rules and
regulations.
(c) It brings happiness and success.
(d) It is needed in every field of life.
(a) how he was
(b) if she had seen Seema
(c) she had come just then
Note : 9-13 (Literature and Long
answers.
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[Teachers Handbook P.Papers Eng. XI]

L Promoting interaction, discussion, group activities, etc.

read at varying speed depending on the purpose of reading,

[Teachers Handbook P.Papers Eng. XI]

The students should be asked to concentrate on the usual testing areas :

[Teachers Handbook P.Papers Eng. XI]

Article/Speech/Report/Narrative : The teacher must encourage the students to read

SECTION CLITERATURE AND LONG READING TEXT

[Teachers Handbook P.Papers Eng. XI]

7. The owlets cry is heard by the poet.

11. run hastily.

7. He lived in the Bhirung Raut Ki

10. He helped a beer manufacturer by

9. Chemistry was his special field of

11. The word hark means listen.

8. Brewers, breeders of silkworms and

10. It is true in most cases.

7. Germs are vegetable organisms,

9. It means the mind that is calm and

7. They are being built to produce

8. It can be helpful in blowing

10. Despite so many setbacks, the

9. It can be helpful in increasing the

7. Beauty contests with judges

7. The mountaineers are considered

7. The problem with the Hindi film

8. The narrators regret is that due to

7. They were the narrators sons.

4. Attempt to come out of the jungle

(c) unexpectedly, the bottle was not

(a) India showing good econ. growth

inequality of income and wealth. In

pillars and parchments served the

(a) decided to make his own image

2. Victims - both men and women in

(a) flowers give pleasure and

that the place is made to look cheerful

the animal enter through the wound

be taken at once. The wound should be

SECTION - B (WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR)

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