CLASS XI ENGLISH ASSIGNMENT 12 FULL MARKS: 20

Q.A. Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow: (1X10=10)

Even before you are aware of it, retirement is around the corner and with it, comes a sense of
apprehension, trepidation and may be sense of anticipation. A month passes and time hangs heavily
and in a sense you feel lost, but a change can alter all that. The Indian government has given many
concessions to senior citizens and it would do you good if you focussed on the advantages rather
than disadvantages.

Books and readings are all time favourite hobbies to indulge in; In India, subjects like astrology, tarot
reading and palm reading have attracted many. Heated discussions, debates on politics and religion
have also engrossed quite a few. Then there is a small segment, which focuses on economy and
finance. Many Indians who never have taken investment seriously start reading business magazines,
and catch up on bullish and bearish trends in the market. Surprisingly many of them become
prudent about investment and offer a lot of advice to the so-called tyros. Many philanthropic Indians
have been known to devote their attention to social causes and have been known to form clubs,
which volunteer to help people.

There is a decline in mental abilities as one ages and this is mostly a consequence of certain
pathological changes in the brain. While senior citizens become more mature in judgement, the
ability to recall things declines. Efforts to relate and recall can greatly alleviate this decline. A positive
attitude and a desire to learn as many new things as possible is the key to a full and happy life. Many
computer institutes in India conduct computer courses for senior citizens and they are able to use
the internet, send e-mails all over the world, store information related to investments and handle
their bank accounts. There are limited job openings for senior citizens but ideally they should take a
job only if they have to.

Exercise, yoga and meditation keep senior citizens in good physical condition, as they are lesser
prone to ailments, which tend to dog their footsteps once they have crossed 60. Exercise tones
muscles, improves circulation of blood, reduces stress and wards off depression. Joints remain
flexible, the risk of arteriosclerosis is reduced, muscle and bone loss is drastically reduced. In India,
many old people have taken to pranayama on a regular basis.

For senior citizens, this is a period of growth and the proper time to attain the riches that life has to
offer. The concessions they are entitled to make it actually worth being a senior citizen. Airlines offer
discounted fares and the Indian railways offer a discount on all tickets. There are separate queues
for senior citizens at the post office; railway counters and some buses even have seats reserved for
them. It all boils down to one thing – it can actually be quite appealing to be a senior citizen once
you look at yourself with esteem and have confidence in your abilities. Eat healthy, exercise, sleep
well and extract every ounce of elixir that life has to offer.

Choose the correct option:

1. Who will devote his attention to social cause and work as a volunteer to help people?
a. A misanthropist
 b. A philanthropist
c. Both A & B
d. None of the above
2. The reason behind the decline in mental abilities is
a. ageing.
b. retirement.
c. pathological changes in the brain.
d. loss of physical stamina.
3. The concessions offered to senior citizens include
a. discounted airline fares and train tickets.
b. reserved seats in buses.
c. separate queues at the post office and railway counters.
d. all of the above.
4. The key to a full and happy life is
a. a positive attitude.
b. taking investment seriously.
c. reading business magazines.
d. exercising regularly.
5. Find a word in the passage which means the same as ‘nervousness’.
a. apprehension
b. trepidation
c. anticipation
d. concession
6. Find a word in the passage which means the opposite of ‘expert’.
a. alleviate.
b. ailments.
c. tyros.
d. elixir.
7. Which statement is incorrect?
a. Elderly people are attracted to religion as well as politics.
b. Community service often fascinates senior citizens.
c. Old people are curious to know what the future holds for them and their close ones.
d. A huge number of elderly people get attracted to economy and finance.
8. Elderly people can keep their minds active by
a. learning new things.
b. trying to recall facts.
c. being judgemental.
d. both a. and b.
9. Many computer institutes have courses to help senior citizens
a. find job.
b. read e-newspapers only.
c. to effectively manage their bank account if nothing else.
d. writing to all and go for e-banking.
10. An appropriate title to the passage would be
a. Ageing and Retirement
 b. The Disadvantages of Old Age
c. Enjoying Life as a Senior Citizen
d. Depression

Q.B. Answer the following questions in 30-40 words: (2x5=10)

a) At Hosahalli, why did the villagers gather at the residence of the accountant?

b) Which features of an early twentieth century Indian girl are evident as you watch Ratna in
Shyama’s house?

c) How does the rain make Earth “pure”?

d) How are “Figurative Art” and “delicate realism” related?

e) Why should Nek Chand Saini be remembered?

NOTE:

 This assignment may be a part of Term 2 assessment.

 Submit neat work.
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Date of assignments set: 12.10.2020

Due date of submission: 22.10.2020