PLACID VIDYA VIHAR SR.SEC.

SCHOOL
CHETHIPUZHA

FIRST TERM- MODEL 2 – 2021-22

CLASSXII

ENGLISH CORE (301)

Time: 90 Minutes Max. Marks: 40

General Instructions:

1. The question paper contains THREE sections.

2. Section A- READING has 18 questions. Attempt A total of 14 questions as per
specific instruction for each question.
3. Section B-WRITING SKILLS has12 questions. Attempt a total of 10 questions as per
specific instructions for each question.
4. Section C-LITERATURE has 30 questions. Attempt 26 questions, as per specific
instructions for each question.
5. All questions carry equal marks.
6. There is no negative marking.

Section – A
READING

I. Read the passage given below.

Barely 20 km from Ghaziabad city, a village is in the throes of a revolution. At the

centre of this revolution is forty-year-old Asha Devi, the Pradhan (head) of Chauna village. A
typical village woman, Asha Devi doesn’t forget to cover her face when she sits among the
village elders. But she doesn’t shy away from taking tough decisions!

Asha Devi has managed to ban both dowry and ostentatious weddings in her village.
“We decided that weddings will be held without dowry demands, that wedding ceremonies
would be simple affairs, and only small gifts conforming to custom will be allowed. This will
reduce the pressure on parents who consider their daughters a burden,” she said.

But this victory did not come easy. It took Asha Devi a year to unify the villagers and
get the panchayat’s unanimous decision. “These suggestions came up twice earlier but
didn’t get support. With a lot of persuasion, however, people accepted these suggestions as
a means for our village’s welfare,” she said. This was not all. Loud Music, fireworks and
firearms during social ceremonies, festivals and weddings are not accepted at the village any
longer.

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 “Fireworks cause pollution. DJ music and stage performances cause clashes apart
from unnecessary expenditure. Henceforth, no firearms will be used during weddings as
these are just display of power and can lead to casualties,” said Kamlesh, Asha Devi’s friend.

Asha Devi’s husband Devendra Singh has supported her throughout her efforts. Asha, who
studied till class 8, said that her decisions as a Pradhan would benefit the people, especially
the women of her village. “The panchayat’s decisions are supported by both women and
men of the village,” she said.

On the basis of your reading, answer any 8 of the following questions by choosing the
most appropriate option.

Q.1 ‘In the throes of a revolution’ means

A. undergoing erratic changes

B. experiencing unexpected changes

C. Undergoing major changes

D. Undergoing minor changes

Q.2 Asha Devi is called a ‘typical village woman” as she

A. behaves in an uncivilized manner

B. fights with the village elders in the issue of dowry

C. does not involve herself in matters outside her home

D. covers her face while sitting among the village elders

Q.3 The parents consider their daughters a burden because

A. of the expense of educating their daughters

B. of the expense incurred in marrying them off

C. the daughters do not contribute to the income of the family

D. they are to be given away in marriage

Q.4 The effect of banning the dowry will be that

A. it will increase the pressure on parents

B. it will decrease the pressure on daughters

C. it will reduce the pressure on parents

D. Girls will get educated

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Q.5 Asha Devi managed to get firearms banned during social ceremonies because they are

A. just a display of power and can hurt someone

B. just a display of money and will cause pollution

C. just an unnecessary expenditure

D. Just a display of money and power

Q.6 The people accepted Asha Devi’s suggestions as they realized they were for

A. their personal welfare

B. the welfare of their village

C. the welfare of the powerful rich

D. the good of the country

Q.7 The phrase ‘a lot of persuasion’ in the given context conveys

A. Sincerity

B. Pride

C. courage

D. determination

Q.8 ‘Asha Devi has managed to ban both dowry and ostentatious weddings in her village’.
‘Ostentatious’ is synonymous with

A. showy

B. underage

C. inter-caste

D. modest

Q.9 Which phrase /words in paragraph 1 mean ‘to avoid due to fear or nervousness’

A. in the throes

B. to shy away

C. in the centre of

D. cover the face

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Q.10 The given passage is an example of

A. local body efforts leading to social changes

B. mass movement leading to social changes

C. individual efforts leading to social changes

D. gradual social changes with the passage of time

II. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow

The present generation is well updated in the use of internet and computers. The rapid
development in computer technology and increase in accessibility of internet for academic
purposes has changed the face of education for everyone associated with it. Let us look at
the data arising out of a recent survey that was done to ascertain the time spent on
utilisation of the computer and internet.

At present many schools and universities have been implementing internet -based learning,
as it supplements the conventional teaching methods. The internet provides a wide variety
of references and information to academics as well as scientific researchers. Students often
turn to it to do their academic assignments and projects.

However, research on the Net is very different from traditional library research, and the
differences can cause problems. The Net is a tremendous resource, but it must be used
carefully and critically.

According to a 2018 Academic Student e-book Experience Survey, survey conducted by LJ’s
research department and sponsored by EBSCO, when reading for pleasure, almost 74% of
respondents said that they preferred print books for leisure, whereas, 45%of respondents
chose e-books rather than the printed versions, for research and assignments.

When asked what e-book features make them a favourite for research, the respondents
were clear. Having page numbers to use in citations, topped the list (75%); followed by the
ability to resize text to fit a device’s screen (67%); the ability to bookmark pages, highlight

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text, or take note for future reference (60%); downloading the entire e-book (57%); and
allowing content to be transferred between devices (43%) were the varied responses.

On the basis of your reading of the passage answer any six of the following questions by
choosing the most appropriate option.

Q.11 According to the passage, one of the reasons for the transformation of education is
the:

A. techno efficiency of the present generation.

B. expanse of courses on technology.

C. simplification of the teaching and learning -method

D. easy availability of the internet

Q.12 Pick the option that lists statements that are NOT TRUE according to the passage.

1. internet-based education can only complement familiar methods of education.

2. Net-based learning will replace face-to-face education.

3. The resources the net provides are a danger to the education system.

4. The current times has seen a rise in the convenience of using the internet for academic
purposes.

A. 1 and 2

B. 3 and 4

C. 2 and 3

D. 1 and 4

Q.13 The word ‘tremendous’ as used in paragraph 3 means the same as:

A. Expensive

B. Renowned

C. Innovative

D. Incredible

Q.14 “…..but it must be used carefully and critically”. The idea of being’ careful and critical’
while using the internet is mainly a reference to:

A. Hardware malfunction

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 B. Plagiarism

C. Troubleshooting

D. Virus threats

Q.15 Based on the graphical representation of data in the passage, choose the option that
lists the statements that are true with respect to the usage of email:

1. The everyday usage of email is more than the everyday usage of computer for personal
use.

2. About 18% of people use email once a week.

3. There are a smaller no of email users using it two to three times a week than the ones
using it once a month.

4. Less than 5% of people never use the email.

A. 1 and 3 B. 2 and 4

C. 1 and 2 D. 3 and 4

Q.16 Based on the given graphical chart, pick the option that lists the area of zero response
from respondents:

A. Never using the internet for work and leisure.

B. Daily use of the computer for academic activities.

C. Writing and receiving emails once a week.

D. Using the internet for personal tasks once a month.

Q. 17 Which of the following statements IS NOT substantiated by information in paragraph

4:

A. About 3 quarters of the respondents preferred print books for recreational

reading:

B. A little less than 50% of the respondents voted for e-books for research or
assignments.

C. More than 50% respondents stated enjoying both versions of books for leisure
reading.

D. The survey was intended for understanding the e-book experience among
students.

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Q.18 Arrange the given e-book features preferred for research from the least favourite to
the most favourite from the following:

1. Downloading the entire e-book.

2. using page number in citations

3. Highlighting text.

4. resizing text to fit screen.

A. 1,3,4,2

B. 3,2,1,4

C. 2,4,3,1

D. 4,1,2,3

Section - B
WRITING SECTION

III. Answer ANY FOUR out of the five questions, with reference to the given context.

Ramesh is moving out to USA and has put up his house for sale. Draft an advertisement to
be published in an English Daily giving necessary details.

Q.19 The suitable title for this advertisement is

A. Ramesh sells his house.

B. House for sale.

C. Ramesh goes to USA.

D. For Sale.

Q.20 The phrase apt for the advertisement is

A House on Second floor.

B. Two Bedroom house on Second floor.

C. Two BHK, Second floor.

D. Two bedrooms, hall & kitchen on second floor.

Q.21 Which one of the following phrases can you fit into your advertisement perfectly?

A. East facing with Sea view.

B. East facing with view of Sea.

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 C. East facing with Sea front.

D. East facing with Sea side.

Q.22 Choose the right answer:

A. Facilities include lift, uninterrupted domestic gas.

B. A number of facilities like lift, domestic gas which is continuous.

C. Facilities are available like lift and gas supply.

D. Also some facilities like lift facility and uninterrupted gas supply are applicable.

Q.23 The format for Classified Advertisements include

A. Headline, Dateline, Byline.

B. Picture, date, Headline, Byline.

C. Date, Headline, Content

D. Headline, Content.

IV. Answer ANY SIX of the seven questions, with reference to the given context.

Covid-19 has undoubtedly disrupted our lives but the silver lining is that many people have
come forward voluntarily to help the victims and destitutes. People have contributed
generously. Jeevitha was touched by the charity and kind gestures of them. She decided to
present her views about the pandemic conditions and the help rendered by people to each
other.

Q.24 Suggest a suitable title for the article.

A. Humanity prevails

B. Covid-19 its effects.

C. People and saviors

D. Generosity thy name covid.

Q.25 Tick the options about people involving in different charity works.

1. Providing food to the needy

2. Providing medicines to the patients

3. Extending their services

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4. Providing PPE kits to the needy

5. Involving people in religious activities

A. 1,2,3,4

B. 1,3,4,5

C. 1,2, 4, 5

D. 1,3,4 ,5

Q.26 Jeevitha wants to dedicate a sentence for frontline warriors, so pick the most
appropriate one from the given below:

A. Life saving was their mission of front line warriors.

B. Armed forces guard the nation, these warriors guard the people

C. Care for life, care for money; aim of these warriors.

D. Service to humanity, service to God- motto of them.

Q.27 The tone of her article is an expression of

A. Concern

B. joy

C. gratitude

D. charity

Q.28 Pick the odd man out of the given options who served the society in times of crisis.

A. Policemen

B. Doctors

C. Sanitation workers

D. bankers

Q.29 In one of her points, Jeevita highlights how covid affected the lives of ________
miserably and created _____ among them.

A. Construction labourers, fear

B. migrant labourers, panic

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 C. daily wage labourers, panic

D. contract labourers , panic

Q.30 Choose one of the quotations from the given, that sums up the article by Jeevitha.

A. We rise by lifting others- anonymous writer

B. Every charitable act is a stepping stone. H W Beeche

C. The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandeur intention- Oscar
wilde

D. Giving is the master key to success in all application of human life – Bayant
Machilli
Section - C
LITERATURE

This section has sub-sections V,VI,VII,VIII& IX. There are a total of 30 questions in the
section. Attempt any 26 questions from the sub-sections V to IX.

V. Read the given extract to attempt questions that follow:

“This morning, Saheb is on his way to the milk booth. In his hand is a steel canister. “I now work in a
tea stall down the road,” he says, pointing in the distance.” I am paid 800 rupees and all my meals.”
Does he like the job? I ask. His face, I see, has lost the carefree look. The steel canister seems heavier
than the plastic bag he would carry so lightly over his shoulder .The bag was his. The canister belongs
to the man who owns the tea shop. Saheb is no longer his own master!”

Q.31 “His face, I see, has lost the carefree look.” This means as per the assumption of the author, in
his looks, Saheb is………..

A. not burdened with responsibility B. burdened with responsibility

C. burdened but without any responsibility D. not burdened but feels responsible

Q.32 Choose the appropriate statement to justify “Saheb is no longer his own master!”

(i). Saheb carries his bag for rag picking

(ii). Saheb works in a tea stall

(iii). Saheb is paid 800 rupees

(iv).Saheb carries a milk canister

A. (i) (ii)&(iii) B. (i) (ii)&(iv)

C. (i) (iii) & (iv) D. (ii) (iii) &(iv)

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Q.33 Read the statements given below.

Which of the following statement correctly express the mental condition of Saheb-e-Alam.

A. He seems to be dignified working at the tea-stall

B. He seems to be proud collecting milk from the milk booth.

C. He seems to be burdened with the responsibility of carrying the steel canister

D. He seems to be enjoying his freewill at the tea-stall

Q.34 Select the option/options that does NOT explain Saheb’s nature of thinking in his new job at
the tea stall.

(i) He thinks collecting milk is a part of his new job

(ii) Canister is heavy, but he thinks he should carry it for survival.

(iii) He is earning 800 rupees and all meals, so he should justify the job.

(iv) He is not his own master, he can’t lead a carefree life

A. Only option (iii) B. Both options (ii) & (iv)

C. Both options (i)& (iv) D. Only option (iv)

Q.35 What is the central theme of the story Lost Spring?

A. Pitiable poor children and their lost childhood

B. Garbage

C. Saheb and Mukesh

D. Spring Season

VI. Read the given extract to attempt questions that follow:

II. The yellowish light was going out .Then all efforts ceased. I relaxed. Even my legs felt limp and a
blackness swept over my brain .It wiped out fear, it wiped out terror. There was no more panic. It
was quiet and peaceful. Nothing to be afraid of. This is nice…..to be drowsy ..to sleep….no need to
jump…too tired to jump…it’s nice to be carried gently.. ..to float along in space.

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Q.36 Which of the following images depicts the state of the author as mentioned in the above para?

A. Image 1 B. Image 2

C. Image 3 D. Image 4

Q.37 Why did the author cease all the efforts?

A.He was feeling exhausted B. He was feeling sleepy

C. He was feeling unhappy D. He was feeling drowsy

Q.38 Why did ‘I’ feel quiet and peaceful?

A. He was confident of being saved

B. He felt that his end was near and he was passing out

C. He had started rising in water as the water level started decreasing

D. He was swimming miraculously.

Q.39.What is the purpose of using”…..”in the above passage?

A. To replace an idea B. To show omission

C. To indicate pauses D. To shorten a dialogue.

Q.40 According to Douglas ,death was

A. Frightening B. Merciless

C. Brutal D. Peaceful

VII. Read the given extract to attempt questions that follow:

III. Surely, Shakespeare is wicked, the map a bad example,

With ships and sun and love tempting them to steal-

For lives that slyly turn in their cramped holes

From fog to endless night?

Q.41 Why is Shakespeare wicked?

A. he wrote tragedies and comedies B. he has no significance in their life

C. he is very wealthy D. they have no access to love and happiness

Q.42 Why do slum children consider map a bad example?

A. map depicts beautiful world, which is denied to them

B. map does not depict world as a whole

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 C. map does not depict the narrow lanes of the slum

D. Map does not depict the details of city

Q.43 Where do the children spend their lives?

A. In foggy slums B. beautiful fields

C. villages D. cities

Q.44 What do you understand by ‘from fog to endless night’?

A. they travel through the fog B. they work at night

C. they move from uncertainty to uncertainty D. they grope in darkness

Q.45 Which word in the passage means “narrow”?

A. slyly B. steal

C. tempt D. cramped

VIII. Read the given extract to attempt questions that follow:

But I’ve never again found the corridor that leads to the third level at Grand Central Station,
although I’ve tried often enough .Louisa was pretty worried when I told her all this, and didn’t want
me to look for the third level anymore, and after a while I stopped; I went back to my stamps .But
now we’re both looking, every weekend.

Q.46 Which corridor the speaker is looking ?

A. The corridor leading to the third level

B. The corridor which was under construction

C. The corridor that took him to the tunnel

D. None of the above

Q.47 What made Louisa worried?

A. she knew that the speaker was hallucinating

B. she was concerned about the wellbeing of Charley

C. she thought Charley was fantasizing

D. All the above

Q.48 Why did the speaker stop looking for the third level after some time?

A. He was not well B. He went to his hobby of stamp-collection

C. All his efforts couldn’t locate the third level D. He realized he was fantasizing.
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Q.49 ‘Now we both are looking’ who are WE here?

A. Charley and Louisa B. Charley and Sam

C. Charley and his boss D. All the above

Q.50 Louisa’s character here portrayed as…………

A. steadfast and loyal B. ridicule her husband for his wild claims

C. supportive D. Lovable and caring

IX. Attempt the following.

Q.51 Suppose you visit Galesburg Illinois of 1894.Which of the following advertisement is least likely
to be found there.

A .Baby food-A life begins with full nutrition B .Dress designer-Reclaim yourself

C. Tea- Refreshing start of your beautiful day D. Yoga Camp-Stress buster

Q.52 Read the statements given below carefully. Choose the option that best describes these
statements, with reference to the poem’ Keeping Quiet’.

Statement I- The poem’ Keeping Quiet’ calls for change as much in the individual as human society at
large.

Statement II-The poem ‘Keeping Quiet implies that individual change will lead to bigger societal
change.

Statement III-Neruda believes that when people come together as a community, they will be able to
bring a transformation in each person.

A. Statement I is True, Statement II is False, and Statement III cannot be inferred.

B. Statement I and II cannot be inferred, Statement III is True

C. Statement I is True, Statements II&III cannot be inferred

D. All the three Statements can be inferred as true.

Q.53 Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate explanation as a Metaphor of the title’
The Third Level’?

A. The bridge between the past and present

B. The excruciating monotony of the modern life

C. The convergence of reality and fantasy.

D. The dire need for an alternate plane of understanding

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Q.54 What is the objective behind writing ‘The Lost Spring’?

A. To eliminate child labour

B. To propagate the education of children

C. To enforce strict laws against child labour

D. All the above

Q.55 Arrange in order, the following tips to overcome the fear of swimming.

(i) Get your feet wet and gradually try to get deeper into the water

(ii) Don’t feel rush to make progress

(iii) Hold the side and practice kicking with your body stretched out

(iv) Next try to learn to hold your breath under the water and breathe out into the water, basically
bubbles blow!!

(v) when you can stand in water deep enough splash water on your face as if you are washing it .At
the same time think of positive images while you are splashing your face.

A. (I),(ii),(iii),(iv),(v) B. (i),(v),(ii),(iii),(iv)

C. (i),(v),(iv),(iii),(ii) D. (ii),(iii),(iv),(v),(i)

Q.56 What is the tone visible at the beginning of the poem, ’An Elementary School Classroom In A
Slum’

A. Sombre and hopeless B. Intensely frustrated

C. Vehemently appealing D. Enthusiastic and exciting

Q.57 Select the option that lists the feelings and attitudes corresponding to the following:

(i) and all I did was smile and smile…….

(ii) but soon put that thought away

A. (i) she parted on an optimistic note

(ii) she tried to concentrate on her pain

B. (i) her smile is a deliberate attempt to hide what is going on inside

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 (ii) she tried to get rid of the sad thought by diverting her thoughts

C. (i) to reassure her mother as well as herself, she departs with

positivity

(ii) she withdrew her thoughts from her mother

D. (i) her smile is an attempt to overcome the ache and fear inside her
heart

(ii) she tries to concentrate on her mother

Q.58 Why did Sadao initially hesitant in handling over his torch to the prisoner?

A. the torch was a gift given to him by one of his patients.

B. the torch was old and he feared that it might break down

C. the torch Dr. Sadao possessed was his own and he used it whenever he was called at night
by his patients.

D. Sadao felt that the prisoner might use the torch in the dark leading to his arrest

Q.59.What does the narrative single sentence style of the poem, ‘My Mother At Sixty Six’ highlights?

A. Poet’s state of mind B. Poet’s self-doubts

C. Poet’s point of view D. Poet’s intertwining thoughts

Q.60.Which US President was a philatelist mentioned in the story?

A. President Garifield B. President Roosevelt

C. President Cleveland D. President Jackson

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