KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, GUWAHATI REGION

Marking Scheme-Sample Paper

CLASS XI SUBJECT: ENGLISH (301) MAX. TIME: 2 HRS MAX. MARKS: 40

General Instructions:

1. The Question Paper contains THREE sections.

2. Section A - READING – 13 Marks
3. Section B -WRITING SKILLS AND GRAMMAR – 12 Marks
4. Section C - LITERATURE – 15 Marks
5. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.

A. READING – 13 MARKS

Reading Passage Marks

1.
We feel the need of making presentations when we start our working life. 1
a.
Marketing yourself for a job in a career stream means to present your 1
b. qualifications and experience in an impressive way.
The two important skills are preparation and research. 1
c.
A presentation should end with a punch line and summing up. 1
d
A presentation becomes most appreciated when the audience is given something 1
e new, something more than what is already known.
The main aim of a presentation is to express as well as to impress 1
f
A preview arouses the viewer’s curiosity and anticipation 1
g
meticulous 1
h
extensive 1
i
1+2
2. Title-The Tests of Life- the Plus Factors

A. The Importance of the Tests of Life:

A.1. Illness & Suffering build Char.
A.2. Simple hearted-View disability +vely. Eg: boy with hunch-backed
companion.

B. Change of focus required:

B.1. Sayings in hospital: awaken one to universe amidst pain; presence of
God
B.1.1. Give strength to overcome obstacles
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 B.1.2. Realization – underlying him. strength in troubles
B.1.3. Bring Peace &Patience

C. Forces of Destruction
C.1. Psychic & psychlg.
C.2. Consist of malice, hatred &hard headedness
C.3. Fear destroys

D. Forces of Life
D.1. Openness, peace & good heartedness
D.2. Love overcomes fear. Love builds char.& bonds
D.3. Discover signs of love, defeat destr. elements.

Key To Abbreviations

1. Charcter – char.
2. Positively – +vely
4. Psychological – Psychl.
5. Destructive – destr.

Summary: The tests of life like illness, suffering, pain and disability build 2
character. The simple hearted have the ability to view them as signs of hope and
the presence of God. Even in the midst of suffering there is God. The belief that
amongst pain and suffering the universe is still beautiful and God present gives
strength to overcome obstacles. One must realize there is an underlying human
strength that emerges during troubles. This brings peace and patience. The forces
of destruction can be overcome by the power of love.

Section B: Creative writing Skills and Grammar (12 Marks)

1. convey ideas convincingly using appropriate layout as relevant 2) organize

the content and structure the ideas logically, sequentially, cohesively 3) use a
range of vocabulary and sentence structure appropriate to the content and the
context 4) make accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar

3. Value Points Content-2

Poster-1.Slogans on Water conservation
2. theme is highlighted Expression-
3. Appropriate picture is drawn 1
4. Issuing Authority mentioned
5. Word limit-50 and it is put in a box
Value Points Content-2
Poster-1.Slogans on saving trees, afforestation, etc.
2. theme is highlighted Expression-
3. Appropriate picture is drawn 1
4. Date, venue, time mentioned.
5. Issuing Authority mentioned
6. Word limit-50 and it is put in a box

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4. Value Points Content -2
Letter to the Principal-1. Correct format of a formal letter Expression-
2. Content should be presented in a systematic manner 2
3. Language and vocabulary should be appropriate to the Accuracy -1
context

"Academic excellence is the only requirement for a successful Content -2

career." Write a debate either for or against the motion. (120 – 150 Expression-
words) 2
Accuracy -1

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IS THE ONLY REQUIREMENT FOR A

SUCCESSFUL CAREER.
FOR THE MOTION:
"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it from you."
Respected Speaker Madam, members of the jury and my worthy opponents, I
stand before you all to speak in favour of the motion: "Academic excellence is
the only requirement for a successful career".
Right to Education is the fundamental right of every child in the age group of
six to fourteen years. The education system in the primary years is designed so
as to provide basic knowledge of each subject and help the youth of today to
choose their subject of interest for its deeper study that can only be provided
effectively through universities. It plays a key role in the development of society
and nation. Information cannot be converted into knowledge without education.
Education makes us capable of interpreting things, among other things.
It helps in raising future leaders by providing them clear understanding and
developing decision making abilities. It makes them resourceful and competent.
Excellence in academics prepares children for the competition ahead and
teaches them to work hard as well.
Moreover, Excellency will ensure admission to the best universities for higher
education that provide exposure and a kick start to their career. To conclude, I
would say that one who has it’s academic future choices sorted out, has it’s
career planned out.
"The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination
of truth."Â
Thank you.
AGAINST THE MOTION:
Good morning everyone present over here. Respected Speaker Madam,
members of the jury and my worthy opponents, I stand before you all to speak
against the motion: "Academic excellence is the only requirement for a
successful career".
"The goal of education is to raise the leaders of tomorrow". But my question is,
How is it that most of the leaders of today happen to be college dropouts? This
is because having degrees cannot ensure success. It fails to impart the life skills
required to develop the personality of an individual. They can surely give you
an overview of a subject but fail to provide an overview of how the world
works. It does not ensure skills and competencies. It tells people what to think
instead of how to think and the end result is that, the society now has just robots
who have switched their minds off only to believe what is being taught.
One’s attitude towards life is what brings success. Undoubtedly, academic
excellence can provide you degrees or may even land you a job, but, your
success depends upon how you think, behave, walk, talk and present yourself. It
has been rightly said,
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 "Education produces great employees in the market, not employers".
Thank you.

GRAMMAR MCQ
5. Value Points
1x4=4
A. 1. (C) PQSR
2. (A) SQPR
B. 1. C.
2. C.

Section C : Literature (15 Marks)

(a) “All’ in line 3 indicates the hypocrisy of adults. 1 x 3=3

6. (b) The poet realizes that adults have double standards
(c) The poet of this extract is Markus Natten

7. Answer any one of the following questions in 20-40 words.

(1x2=2)

a. Explain “I give back life to my own origin” in the poem’ The Voice of the Content-1
Rain’ Expression-1
Value Points:
The rain falls to the earth where it rose from. The falling of rain gives life to
seeds and plants which support all life on the planet.

Why does Mr. Frank envy Mr. Crocker Harris? Content-1

b. Expression-1
Value Points
He envies him for the respect he commands over his students in spite of the
fact that he was not approachable or friendly. He was so strict and a man of
principles that Taplow had been called on the last day of school for extra
work and he had turned up. Even though Crocker Harris was not there he
refused to leave.
1x4=4
8. Answer any one of the following questions in 120-150 words.

(a) ‘No generation has a freehold on this earth. All we have is a life with full Content 2
repairing lease’. Explain with reference to ‘The Ailing Planet: the Green Expression &
Movement’s Role’. Accuracy 2

No generation owns the earth or has the right to deplete the earth of its
resources. The use of water, trees, and minerals should be such that they are
available to the coming generations too. Therefore, we should understand the
concept of sustainable development, i.e. development which meets the needs
of the present and at the same time preserves the environment for future
generations.  It is essential that we preserve the four principal biological
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 systems of the earth — the fisheries, forests, grasslands and croplands. So, we
should plant trees for the future, take a holistic view of the environment and
the planet and act with responsibility. This is what the Green Movement is all
about.

(b) Describe the difficulties and disillusionment faced by Nick Middleton during
his journey to Mount Kailash. Content 2
Expression &
Value points: Accuracy 2

Nick Middleton faced many difficulties during his journey to Mount Kailash.

Extreme cold weather, poor roads, lack of proper transport, boarding and

lodging facilities. His disappointment at Hor….the refuse, the dirt and

decrepit condition…At Darchen he fell severely ill because of cold and

altitude. He had difficulty in breathing.

*It should be elaborated

1x2=2
9. Answer any one of the following questions in 20-40 words.

What were the reasons for expelling Albert from school? Content-1
(a) Expression-1
Value points

1. He did not like school and so did not study or answer questions in
class. Most of his teachers complained about his behavior.
2. He was a bad influence on other students.

Content-1
(b) How is George Pearson treated at the club?
Expression-1
Value points

1. Everyone at the club laughs at him. He is a standing joke

2. They called him ‘Pompy Ompy Pearson’ as he was slow and pompous

1x4=4
10. Answer any one of the following questions in 120-150 words.
(a) Discuss the main idea of ‘Mother’s Day’. Content 2
Expression &
Value points Accuracy 2

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 1. To respect women, especially mothers
2. To give them credit for selflessly working and looking after the family.
The children and husband fail to do this at the beginning of the play.
3. To empower women to take a stand and command respect with their
demeanour and personality just like Mrs Fitzgerald does in the body of
Mrs Pearson. Ultimately it is Mother’s day when the family comes
around and starts respecting her.

(b) The story ‘Birth’ reflects the sincerity of a professional to his profession and Content 2
that is the only factor that makes one successful. Comment. Expression &
Accuracy 2
Andrew Manson was a dedicated doctor who believed in saving the life of his
patients. He went beyond the normal expectations from a doctor to save the
wife and the baby of Joe Morgan. He used unconventional methods to save
the baby’s life by immersing him alternatively in hot and cold water. He did
not give up till he had saved both the mother and the child. He was aware how
precious the child was to the Morgans who had been childless for twenty
years.

*It should be elaborated

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