Time Allowed : 1:30 hours M.

Marks : 40
This paper consists of three sections
Section A—Reading 10 marks
Section B—Writing & Grammar 10 marks
Section C—Literature & Long Reading Text Questions 20 marks
Instructions :
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Do not write anything on the question paper.
3. All the answers must be correctly numbered as in the question paper and written in the answer
sheet provided to you.
4. Attempt all questions in each section before going on to the next section.
5. Read each question carefully and follow the instructions.

SECTION A: READING (10 Marks)

Q. 1. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. (5 Marks)
The worst days of any summer are the rainy ones. We spend all year looking forward to nice weather and
long, hot days. All of winter, with its dreary days and bitter cold, we dream of those endless days at the beach,
laying on the sand and soaking in the bright and burning sun. And then, summer comes, and it rains.

As a child, I would wake up to rainy summer days and come close to crying. It wasn’t fair. We suffered
through months of school and miserable weather for those scant ten weeks of freedom and balmy weather.
Any day that I could not spend at the beach or playing ball with my friends seemed like a punishment for
something I didn’t even do. On those rainy summer days, I had nothing to do and could only sit inside, staring
out at the rain like a Dickensian orphan. I was an only child, so there was no one else to play with.

My father worked from home, so I was not truly alone, but he could not actively play with me since he was
technically at work. It was those days that I would resign myself to whatever was on television or any
books that I could find lying around. I’d crawl through the day and pray each night that the rain would
not be there the next day.
As an adult, though, my opinion of summer rain has changed. When you have to work every day, summer is
not as eagerly anticipated. Mostly, the days run together, bleeding into each other so that they no longer seem
like separate entities and instead feel like continuations of the same long day. Everything seems monotonous
and dull, and an ennui or listlessness kicks in. Such a mindset makes you cheer for anything new or different.
I spend the winter dreaming of summer and the summer dreaming of winter. When summer comes, I
complain about how hot it is. And then I look forward to the rain, because the rain brings with it a cold front,
which offers a reprieve admittedly one that is all too short from the torture of hot and humid days. Rainy days
are still the worst days of the summer, but summer rain today means positively beautiful and considerably
cooler weather tomorrow.
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Choose the correct options to answer the following questions.

(a) Why does the author call the rainy days the worst days of any summer?
(i) He doesn’t like summers at all.
(ii) He wishes to enjoy the summers and rains spoil the fun.
(iii) He loves winters.
(iv) None of the above.
(b) What does the author mean by the phrase Dickensian orphan used in the passage? (i) Charles
Dickens was a sad person
(ii) Charles Dickens portrayed happy orphans like the author.
(iii) Charles Dickens portrayed orphans who underwent miserable times during childhood.
(iv) Charles Dickens was an orphan
(c) How has the author’s opinion about the summer rain changed as an adult?
(i) He paid no attention because he was busy.
(ii) He ignored the changes because it was waste of time.
(iii) His opinion was good.
(iv) His opinion was like Charles Dickens.
(d) What does the author feel about the changing seasons summer to winter and vice-versa?

(i) He enjoyed the changes.

(ii) He still liked the winters.
(iii) He liked the summers.
(iv) He was too busy to notice the changes.
(e) Based on the description of the climatic features given in this passage, identify the
region to which the author belongs.
(i) Sounds like Dehradun (ii) Sounds like Goa
(iii) Sounds like a European country (iv) May be Dubai
Q. 2. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. (5 Marks)

The Art of Living

The human body is a residence of the soul. Mind and intellect are the faculties of the soul through which it
gets itself manifested in the form of various activities. Thus, we can think man consists of a body, an intellect,
a mind. A man is a ruler of all these things called the soul. Hence a meaningful living—is that way of life in
which the mind and soul are developed. The art of living fully awakens our soul. An awakened soul brings
the perfection of the physical body, intellect, and mind.

The art of living means principles of living. Some principles of living are objective and some are subjective.
For example, to do one’s duty sincerely is an objective principle. But “eat, drink and be merry” is a subjective
principle. Another fact of life is that in one’s lifetime, a person has to endure moments of agony, pain, and
short moments of happiness.
Modern man lives life with the advancement of science and technology. Life has become more complex.
The natural flavour of life has given way to artificiality. His desires have increased so much that it
has become very difficult to fulfil them. In the mad race desires, he has forgotten the natural ways of
living. The aim of life has become hoarding of luxury articles.

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Once the child is out of school or college, he starts a journey to secure a job. His degrees do not help him to
get a job. The system of education does not help the boy to start a trade. The Nepotism and bribery enable
less competent people to secure a job. This adds to his frustration and life seems to be empty to him.

Under these circumstances, what can the art of living offer to him? The art of living will teach him not to be
disheartened. He should have patience and faith in himself and in the Almighty. Be prepared to start life
with small beginning. Dignified labour and bread earned by hard work are always sweet. It is
nourishing to the body and the soul.
The best wisdom lies in living life fully and completely. You must bear in mind high ideals for the future For
a common man, the art of living lies in the healthy development of the body, mind, intellect, and soul.

(a) Mind and intellect are the………… of the soul through which it gets itself ………….in
the form of various activities.
(i) facilities, manipulated (ii) faculties, manifested
(iii) manifestations, faculties (iv) none of the above
(b) A meaningful living ……..
(i) is when you enjoy life with entertainment.
(ii) when you learn to save money.
(iii) is that way of life in which the mind and soul are developed
(iv) when parents leave a lot of inheritance.
(c) Statement 1: Some principles of living are objective and some are subjective.
Statement 2: To be sincere at work is based on subjective principles,
(i) Statement 1 and 2 are correct (ii) Statement 1 and 2 are incorrect
(iii) Statement 1 is correct (iv) Statement 2 is correct
(d) By ‘Nepotism’ the writer means………
(i) to be lazy and insincere at work.
(ii) when people use power to give advantage to relatives at work place.
(iii) when people flatter bosses to get better positions at work.
(iv) to be over enthusiastic towards work.
(e) The art of living teaches …………
(i) not to be disheartened with disappointments.
(ii) to learn the joy of small beginnings.
(iii) both option i and ii are correct.
(iv) both option i and ii are correct.

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SECTION B: WRITING AND GRAMMAR (10 Marks)

Q.3. Read the letter to the editor and complete by choosing the given options.
(5 Marks)
Shobha
4, Gandhinagar
Mumbai.

15 July 2021

(a) ……….. Editor

Hindustan News
Mumbai.

Sub: (b)………of Amul milk booth in Gandhinagar

Sir / Madam
I am Shobha, a resident of Gandhinagar. I am writing to you in order to raise the issue of the absence of an
Amul milk booth in my locality.
Gandhinagar has a huge population that (c)……………. daily wagers. Still, the area does not
have an Amul milk booth. The residents face many problems as they have to walk up to 10 kilometres every
morning to get their daily stock of milk and milk products. This has also led to black (d)……………. The
people of the area are getting harassed.
As the situation is serious, I request you to (e)………………. it through your newspaper so that
the Amul authorities are sensitized towards it and do the needful.

Thanking You
Yours sincerely

Shobha
Choose the appropriate words to complete the letter.
(a) (i) A (ii) An
(iii) The (iv) For
(b) (i) plenty (ii) lack
(iii) insufficient (iv) enough
(c) (i) compromises (ii) continues
(iii) contacts (iv) comprises
(d) (i) mailing (ii) mail
(iii) marketing (iv) poaching
(e) (i) informs (ii) highlight
(iii) knowledge (iv) act

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Q.4. Choose the correct option which reports in the indirect speech. (5 Marks)
(a) The policeman said, “Don’t cross the speed limit.”
(i) The policeman said not to cross the speed limit.
(ii) The policeman asked if I would cross the speed limit.
(iii) The policeman forbade me to cross the speed limit.
(iv) The policeman asks if I had crossed the speed limit.
(b) Richard said, “I must attend the meeting.”
(i) Richard said that he had to attend the meeting.
(ii) Richard said that it was must that he attend the meeting.
(iii) Richard said if he must attend the meeting.
(iv) Richard said that he would attend the meeting.
(c) She said, “What a beautiful view!”
(i) She said that the view was beautiful.
(ii) She exclaimed that the view is beautiful.
(iii) She exclaimed with joy and said that the view was beautiful.
(iv) She exclaimed that the view was beautiful.
(d) David said, “Can they go tomorrow?”
(i) David said if they can go tomorrow.
(ii) David asked if they could go the following day.
(iii) David asked if they could go tomorrow.
(iv) David said whether they could go tomorrow.
(e) The student said, “Ma’am, please extend the deadline.”
(i) The student asked the teacher to extend the deadline.
(ii) The student said if the teacher would extend the deadline.
(iii) The student requested ma’am to extend the deadline.
(iv) The student said that ma’am should extend the deadline.

SECTION C: LITERATURE & SUPPLEMENTARY READER (20 Marks)

Q.5. Choose the correct options and answer the questions. (10 Marks)
(a) Why was Lencho satisfied?
(i) On seeing a new tractor in his field.
(ii) On seeing a new buffalo.
(iii) On seeing the field of ripe corn with flowers.
(iv) None of the Above
(b) What did Lencho think of the post-office employees?
(i) Bunch of crooks (ii) Rude
(iii) Unhelpful (iv) Proud
(c) What change brought international leaders to South Africa?
(i) End of Apartheid (ii) Humanity
(iii) Peace (iv) Trade negotiations

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(d) Whom did Mandela want to thank but couldn't?

(i) His family
(ii) White rulers
(iii) African patriots who no longer existed
(iv) Military
(e) Pick the most appropriate reason why the young seagull felt dizzy.
(i) He hadn’t eaten anything for a day.
(ii) He was dizzy with excitement.
(iii) He was wary of heights.
(iv) He was flying for the first time.
(f) Which of the pilot’s instruments stopped working first?
(i) compass (ii) radio
(iii) both stopped together (iv) both were working
(g) What does ‘had a good laugh’ imply, in the context of Mr. Keesing?
It means that he……
(i) celebrated his ability to make Anne write the essay.
(ii) ridiculed Anne in front of the whole class.
(iii) pulled up Anne for her arguments in the essay.
(iv) realised the humour in it and was amused.
(h) How did Anne feel when she was punished the third time by Mr Keesing?
(i) She was happy as she had to write three essays on the same topic.
(ii) She enjoyed making fun of Mr. Keesing in her own way.
(iii) She was worried as she had run out of original ideas for her essay.
(iv) She was thrilled at another opportunity to showcase her writing abilities.
(i) How would you describe Wanda's dress?
(i) Faded blue (ii) Not ironed properly
(iii) Clean (iv) all of the above
(j) Miss Mason said, "look at her exquisite drawings". What is the meaning of "Exquisite"?
(i) luxurious (ii) neatly made
(iii) superior (iv) extremely beautiful and well-made
Q. 6. Choose the correct options to answer the following questions . (4 Marks)

(a) Why does the poet call it “dust of snow”?

(i) Snow particles were too tiny
(ii) They came over him like dust
(iii) They felt like dust
(iv) They looked like dust
(b) Why do some people say that the world will end in ice?
(i) because love among people is increasing fast.
(ii) because hatred among people is increasing fast.
(iii) because lust among people is increasing fast.
(iv) None of the Above

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(c) Who passes near the water hole?
(i) Fat Pig (ii) Fat Buffalo
(iii) Fat Deer (iv) All of the Above
(d) According to the poet, of the poem ‘The Ball’, what is the child learning?
(i) To bear loss (ii) To take care of things
(iii) To be responsible (iv) To be careful
Q.6. Choose the correct options to answer the following questions. (6 Marks)
(a) As the story indicates, Mrs. Pumphrey indulged Tricki and bought him many things.
Choose the option that best describes the kinds of advertisement/s that seem likely to persuade
Mrs. Pumphrey to buy something for Tricki.
(A) Statistics Appeal – Such advertisements use facts and data to convince consumers to buy
products.
(B) Scarcity Appeal – Such advertisements create a feeling of exclusivity and are often used to
convince people to take advantage of a sale or limited period offer.
(C) Personal Appeal – Such advertisements focus on evoking emotions to convince consumers and
often relate to family or other inter-personal interactions.
(D) Fear Appeal – Such advertisements focus on inspiring some kind of fear to convince consumers
to take action in order to avoid certain negative or undesirable consequences.
(i) Only (A) (ii) (A) and (B)
(iii) (B) and (C) (iv) (C) and (D)
(b) Who is the author of the story "A Triumph of Surgery"?
(i) James Herriot (ii) Ruskin Bond
(iii) Robert Arthur (iv) Victor Canning
(c) How has the narrator described Anil?
(i) Simple (ii) Kind
(iii) Easy-going (iv) All of the above
(d) How often did Hari change his name?
(i) Every day (ii) Every week
(iii) Every month (iv) Every year
(e) What was Griffin working on?
(i) making fake footprints (ii) making human bodies invisible
(iii) making a fool of children (iv) all of the above
(f) "Brilliant scientist though he was, Griffin was rather a _____ person."
(i) lawless (ii) lawful
(iii) good (iv) rude

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