Weekly Test : 2

Sub: English Topic: Once upon a time Marks: 25

Std: XI

I. Explain any two with reference to context. (2 x 3 =6)

1. I have learned to wear my faces like dresses/
2. Once upon a time, Son
They used to laugh with their hearts
3. I want to be what I used to be.
II. Write a paragraph. (5)
1. How does the poet describe about the parent who wants to learn from his son.
III. Answer the following:- (4 x 2 =8)
1. How to laugh, for my laugh in the mirror 
Shows only my teeth like a snake's bare fangs!
a) Mention the figure of speech in the second line.
b) Whom does the poet want to relearn from?
c) How is the poet's laugh reflected in the mirror?
2. But now they only laugh with their teeth
While their ice-block-cold eyes
a) Who are 'they'?
b) What does 'ice-block-cold eyes' mean?
3. Cocktail face with all their conforming smiles
Like a fixed portrait smile
a) How does the poet compare his face with dresses?
b) Mention the figure of speech.
4. And laugh with their eyes
But now they only laugh with their teeth
a) What does the phrase 'laugh with teeth' mean?
IV. Read the passage and answer the following (3)
In China, in about 1200 B.C., people traded shells for the things they wanted. Chinese people
also traded metal tools for the things they wanted. For example, they traded metal knives and.
shovels for the things they wanted. Later in China, people made metal money. In about 100
B.C., the Chinese made money of animal skin. The first paper money was made from white
coloured deer skin. It came from China about 900 years later. In about 700 B.C., people made
the first round metal coins. The coins were made of gold and silver. They looked very similar to
the coins we use today. These coins came from Lydia, Lydia was located where the country
called Turkey is located today. After people made coins in Lydia, people in Rome, Iran, and
Greece also began making coins. Coins were very durable they were strong and could last a
long time without becoming damaged.
Questions:
a What did the Chinese trade for the things they wanted?
b.How was the first paper money made?
c. Where was Lydia?
V. Notice Writing- (3)
Write a notice about the inauguration of a laughter club.