KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN GURUGRAM REGION

1st PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION-2022-23 (SUMMER STATION KVs)

Class: XII Max. Marks: 80
Subject: ENGLISH CORE (301) Time allowed: 3 Hours
Marking Scheme (Set 1)
SECTION A READING SKILLS (20 MARKS)
Q1. 1x10= 10M
1. (b) The king did not have concrete evidence to prove the fraud
2. Archimedes was trusted by the king as a learned man
3. (c) The goldsmith had mixed a cheaper metal with gold in the crown. 
4. (c) The goldsmith had mixed inferior quality metal in the crown. 
5. it was a challenge to unearth scientific fact
6. (b) a spontaneous reaction of excitement due to a discovery 
7. (a) He was worried but able to take care of his daily routine
8. the weight of the body which is submerged in the liquid
9. because people knew him as a learned genius who was a little eccentric.
(any other relevant ans)
10. (d) rushed out forcefully 

Q2. 1x10= 10M

1. c. There were lesser companies searching for intern profiles earlier, as
compared to those in the recent five years
2. new minds and fresh ideas give a boost to creativity and thus increase
productivity (any other relevant ans with reference to the passage)
3. d. Management internships’ popularity is more than twice that for Media

4. a. I think I have a fair chance because I’m applying for a virtual position than
an in office one
5. a. CAUSE : Several students had academic courses to complete
EFFECT : Students applied for online internship

6. b. ₹7,000 was the lowest and ₹85,000 was the highest

7. a good number of people who use/visit the internship portals
8. d. (1) is true and (2) is the reason for (1)
9. NCR – National Capital Region
10. b. is a connecting link between the two

SECTION B CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS

III. 1. A.
Format-1
Organisation of ideas - 1
Content-2
Language Accuracy (Spelling & Grammar) - 1
Mention date, Time Venue of audition- who can participate - Whom to contact
- Last date to register the names

B.
Format-1
Organisation of ideas - 1
Content-2
Language Accuracy (Spelling & Grammar) - 1

Mention the posts- mode of application- last date- who can participate- whom
to contact- date , venue ,time of interview

2. A.
Format-1
Organisation of ideas - 1
Content-2
Language Accuracy (Spelling & Grammar) - 1
Formal Printed Invitation - Mention the occasion, date , time , venue, Chief
Guest

B. Format-1
Organisation of ideas - 1
Content-2
Language Accuracy (Spelling & Grammar) - 1

Formal letter of acceptance - Mention the occasion, date , time , venue

acknowledgement & acceptance of invitation

3. Format-1
Organisation of ideas - 1
Content-2
Language Accuracy (Spelling & Grammar) - 1

Formal letter with Biodata

B. Format-1
Organisation of ideas - 1
Content-2
Language Accuracy (Spelling & Grammar) - 1

Formal letter - Express concern over decreasing number of birds especially

house sparrows- implications in the surroundings- causes- impacts on ecology-
suggestions and solutions
4. Format-1
Organisation of ideas - 1
Content-2
Language Accuracy (Spelling & Grammar) - 1

Title & by line

Raising the Issue- mentioning the untimely rains, flash floods, deluge, severe
draughts, express concern about signalling a bleak future to the planet- causes
for climatic change- impact on the environment and living beings- suggestions
and solutions.
B. Format-1
Organisation of ideas - 1
Content-2
Language Accuracy (Spelling & Grammar) - 1

Headline -Name and Designation - Place and Date

Exhibition titled ‘75 Golden Years of Independence’ under the banner of Azadi
Ka Amrut Mahotsav Mention What?- When? Where?- Who?- Why?- How? _
Impact on people present.
SECTION C - LITERATURE
IV. Read the given extracts to attempt the questions with reference to context.
1x 6=6M
1 i ) c - unique
ii) Let’s not speak in any language Let’s stop for one second and not move our
arms so much.
iii) d - pun
iv) d – all the above
v) a – 1 is true but 2 is false
vi), keeping quiet.
.B i. c – sympathy ii. d – harsh experiences
iii. c – the males in the society iv. an embroidery panel
v. c - both 1 & 2 can be inferred from the extract
vi. c - alliteration

2. Attempt ANY ONE of two extracts given. 1x4=4M

2. A i)c - Determination ii) d – Mr. Lamb’s garden
iii) b - she was afraid of the stares and comments of others on Derry
iv) c – peculiar ways
2.B i) he wanted a refuge from reality/ insecurities, war and worries of the
modern world.
ii) his grandfather’s time was peaceful – no wars, worries and anxieties
whereas his time is full of worries and anxieties
iii)B - an envelope with a new stamp
iv) yes it helps to take our mind away from the cares and worries of life.
3. Attempt ANY ONE of two extracts given. 1x6=6
3.A i)D – a counter movement to international communism
ii)acquaintance iii) D - Ashokamitran
iv) b – the moral rearmament army consisted of 200 people
v) Someone called the group an international circus. They weren’t very good
on the trapeze and their acquaintance with animals was only at the dinner
table
vi) They started imitating the opening and closing scene of the plays presented
by MRA
3.B i) D – critically analyses
ii) Drawbacks iii) D – 1 is the reason for 2 iv) Supreme
v) interviewer vi) to choke or suffocate somebody

V. Answer ANY FIVE of the following in about 40-50 words each. 5X2=10
i) The order from Berlin-All schools to teach only German - people of Alsace
denied the right to learn their mother tongue
ii) parting words – See you soon Amma and smile
iii) realization of handicap- determination to overcome- persistent practice
iv) Its beauty never fades -its beauty will go on increasing whenever we recall
it - each time it lifts our spirits -and will give shade, good sleep and quiet
breathing.
v) Both are hospitable. Crofter shelters him out of his selfishness as he was in
need of a company- Edla not selfish, respects and shows compassion to him –
even goes against her father
vi) Aunt Jennifer wanted to be proud , unafraid and chivalric like the tiger but
was oppressed by the ordeals of her marriage. She was meek, timid unlike the
tigers she embroidered
VI . Answer ANY TWO of the following in about 40-50 words each. 2x2= 4
i) Sam’s new business was that of hay feed and grain. He was a psychiatrist
earlier.
ii) yes, it is a satire as powerful people are selfish – act on their whims and
fancies, just like Maharaja – they don’t care about welfare of general public
iii) Bama studied well and stood first in her class- all became her friends.

VII Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 120-150 words. 1x5=5M

i) ‘Lead as though you wish to be lead’ Respected Principal. Teachers and dear
friends, We all know that today the whole nation is celebrating Gandhi
Jayanthi. As a part of my English text I have gone through an excerpt from
Louis Fischer’s biography of Gandhi which gave me a great insight into
Gandhi’s role as a leader His politics was intertwined with the problems of day
today life of the common Indians- released them from fear- filled them with
confidence that they have rights and defended and worked for the
educational and social upliftment of people- gave them health facilities- made
them self-reliant and independent.
Qualities of a good leader should be enumerated with reference to what
Gandhiji did for the people.
Or
ii)any relevant dialogue as per the requirement of the question.
VIII Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 120-150 words. 1x5=5M
i) The students on Ice was an eye opener for me. Initially I was carting
celebrities and retired, rich, curiosity-seekers to Antarctica- gave back in a
limited way- students are the future generation of policy-makers, a life-
changing experience at an age when they’re ready to absorb, learn, and most
importantly, act- They will visibly be moved by seeing the role of Antarctica in
the study of past present and future- the impact of global warming which is
real- climate change – calving ice retreating glaciers

ii) Dr. Sadao – torn between his duty as a doctor and as a patriot – still does
what is best in the circumstances – acts swiftly – treats the prisoner of war –
fulfils his duty as a patriot too – informs the General about the prisoner of war
General – is selfish – although promises to send his assassins to eliminate the
prisoner of war – but forgets to do so – he is too consumed in his own health
issues – his prioritises his interests and health above national interest –
amounts to dereliction of duty

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