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X a spectacular success ahead! ~The Publishers Free with this book: Free Navneet DigiBook is available with tis book for Student's smart and easy study for forthcoming Board examination, For further details, please refer to cover Page 2 of this, book.CONTENTS }————______-- Page No. Section 1 : English (HL) Updated Format of Board's Activity Sheet Sto 1 Board's March 2022 Activity Sheet with Solutions 1210 42 Activity Sheets Por Practice 1 to 5 4510 86 Section 2: Marathi (LL) agen gfonaen srarraa sRTeST 87 to 92 Board's March 2022 Activity Sheet with Solutions 95 0 118 Activity Sheets Por Practice 1 to 5 119 to 153 Section 3 : Hindi Entire (Lokbharati) aid i gain a aq eT 154 to 158 ari 2022 4 pitsfret onext serif afew 159 10 186 rane % fore perefaen 135 187 to 232 Section 4 : History and Political Science Updated Format of Board's Activity Sheet 283 to 295, Board's March 2022 Activity Sheet with Sotutions 236 to 254 Activity Sheets For Practice 1 to 5 235 10 279 Section & + Geography Updated Format of Board's Question Paper 280 & 281 Board's March 2022 Question Paper with Solutions 282 to 297 Question Papers For Practice 1 10 5 298 t0 318 Section 6 : Science & Technology (Part 1) Updated Format of Board's Activity Sheet 319 & 320 Board's March 2022. Activity Sheet with Solutions 321 to 392 Activity Sheets For Practice 1 to 5 333 to 350 Section 7 : Science & Technology (Part 2) Updated Format of Board's Activity Sheet 351 & 352 Board's March 2022 Activity Sheet with Solutions 353 to 365, Activity Sheets For Practice 1 to 5 366 to 382 Section 8 : Mathematics (Part ~1) Updated Format of Board's Question Paper 389 & 384 Board's March 2022 Question Paper with Solutions 385 to 404 Question Papers For Practice 1 to 5 405 to 425, Section 9 : Mathematics (Part ~ 1) Updated Format of Board's Question Paper 426 & 427 Board's March 2022 Question Paper with Solutions 428 to 452 Question Papers For Practice 1 to 5 453 to 480 Chart of Marks obtained at a glance Cover 8Section 1 : English (HL) ‘Updated Format of Board's Activity Sheet (With Guidance and Explanation) SECTION I : LANGUAGE STUDY (10 Marks) Note : The Language Study section contains various activities based on vocabulary and grammar from the syllabus but not covered in A3/B3, A4/B4 of Textual and Non-textual passages for comprehension, In Q, 1. (A), AL consists of simple activities of 4 marks (1 mark each) and A2 consists of medium level activities of 4 marks (2 marks each) whereas Q. 1. (B) will have challenging activities (2. marks). Options will be given in the language study activities. You must have a sound practice to finish this section in 15 minutes. Q.1.(A) Al, De as directed (Simple activities) : (Any 4) (4 Marks] Note : Any 5 activities from those listed! below will be asked. Students are required (o attempt any 4 activities, Each carries 1 mark. (1) Write two compound words of your own. (2) Pick out an Infinitive/Gerund/Present Participle and use in your own sentence. (8) Punetuate the following. (4) Find hidden words from the given word. (8) Frame a meaningful sentence by using the given phrase. (6) Spot the error and rewrite the correct sentence. (7) Identify the types of sentences. (8) Complete the word chain of nouns/verbs/adjectives. (4 words}. (9) Form Present participles/Past participles in which the last letter is doubled. (10) Arrange the words in Alphabetical Order. A2. Do as directed (Middle Level Activities) : (Any 2) [4 Marks] Note :Any $ aclivilies from those lisied below will be asked. Students are required to attempt any 2 activities. Hach carries 2 marks. (2) Frame sentences of your own to show difference of the Homographs — Homonyms in meanings. (2) Direct and Indirect narration (Any kind of sentence from Direct to Indirect, will be given for transformation) (8) Conversion of Tenses. (4) Change the Voice by giving object or subject (5) Word register (4 related words) SECTION 1; ENGLISH (HL) 5T Q. 1. (8) Do as directed (Challenging Activities) : (Any 1) [2 Marks} Note : Any 2 activities from those listed below will be asked. Students are required to allempt any 1 activity carrying 2 marks. (2) Use of same given word as a noun as well as a verb in sentences. (2) Change the Degree of Comparison. (8) Pick out the Modal Auxiliary and state its function. (4) Analyse/synthesise/transform the Sentence. (Simple, Complex, Compound) (6) Use the given two words in one meaningful sentence. SECTION II : TEXTUAL PASSAGES. (Reading Skills, Vocabulary and Grammar) Note :Q. 2. (A) and (B) are based on passages from the prose lessons in the textbook. Each question carries 10 marks, Each question has 5 activities carrying 2 marks each, Try (o attempt Q. 2. (A), (B) within 15 minutes each. Q. 2.(A) Textual Passage : [10 Marks] A1. Simple Factual Activity : (2 Marks) Note : Simple Factual Activity will be in the form of Objective type questions. Activities such as Fil in the blanks, Choose the correct alternative, True or False, Match the columns, Name the following, Arrange in order, ete. This activity may also include a web or a table to be completed. Answers can be picked up directly from the given passage. 2, Complex Factual Activity : (2 Mark Note : Complex Factual Activity checks the understanding to pick relevant answers from different parts of the passage and the ability of reading between the lines. This activity will be in the format of complete the following, web, table, tree-diagram, arrange {n chronological order, etc. It could also be in the form of a Wh-question, A3. Activity based on Vocabulary : (2 Marks) Note : Activity based on Vocabulary will be from the passage. It will clude matching or choosing correct meanings of words, phrases, opposites, framing or completing sentences, ete. A4. Activity based on Contextual Grammar : (2 Marks) Note : In Activity based on Contextual Grammar, one or two grammar activities based on the passage, will be asked. These activities will be different from activities in Q. 1. (A), (B), 6 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. Xc AS. Personal Response : (2 Marks) Note : AS will be based on Personal Response/expression/creation and imagination. ‘This question will ask you to express your opinion or views on the issues thal arise out of the passage. One ‘Wh- type question, carrying 2 marks, will be asked. Q. 2. (B) Textual Passage : [10 Marks} Note : Activities in Q. 2. (B) are also based on a textual passage. For type of activities, refer to notes given in Q. 2. (A). B1. Simple Factual Activity (2) B2. Complex Factual Activity (2) B3. Activity based on Vocabulary 2) B4. Aciivity based on Contextual Grammar @ BB. Personal Response (2) SECTION III : POETRY Note : Q. 3. (A) and 3 (B) will be from the poetry lessons in the ‘Textbook. Q. 3. (Aj will be for comprehension, having 3 activities carrying § marks in all. Q. 3. (B) is the appreciation of a poem, also carrying 5 marks. Q. 3. (A) Comprehension of Poem : [5 Marks) ‘Note : A poem or extract will be given for comprehension. Try to finish . 8. (A) within 10 minutes. Al. Simple Factual Activity : @) Note : Simple Factual Activity will be of the Objective type like True or False, Complete the following, Match the columns, ete. or an information transfer question, i. in the format of a web, table, tree-diagram, etc. The answer may be found directly from the extract, A2. Complex Factual Activity : @ Note : Complex Factual Activity may be based on more than one part of the extract or may require a long answer of more than one sentence. This can be in the form of a ‘Whe'question, A3. Activity based on Poetic Devices : w Note # Activity based on Poetic Devices tests various aspects of poetry such as Poetic language, Rhyming words, Rhyme scheme, Figures of Speech, ete. This activity will carry 1 mark. This activity too, will be of the Objective type. SECTION 1: ENGLISH (HL) 7qT Q. 3. (B) Appreciation of Poem : {5 Marks} Note : In Q. 8. (B) in the Activity Sheet, you are expecied to write the Appreciation of the given textual poem in paragraph format covering all the points given in the question, Minimum 4 sentences should be written for theme/central idea. Mention examples of sentences when stating figures of speech, Practise wriling the appreciation of each poem within 10 minutes, + Tite o + Poet a) + Rhyme scheme a + Figure of speech a + -Theme/Central Idea @ SECTION IV : NON-TEXTUAL PASSAGES (Reading Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar and Summary) Note : Q. 4 (A) will be based on a non-textual prose passage. This will be a comprehension type question with five activities carrying a total of 10 marks, The same passage will be given for Q. 4. (B) for summary writing, carrying 5 marks. Q. 4. (A) Comprehension of Non-Textual Passage : [10 Marks] Explanation as given in Textual passage Q. 2. (A). You must try to finish comprehension, of non-textual passage in 20 minutes. This question will carry 10 marks. 1, Simple Factual Activity 2 A2. Complex Factual Activity (2) AB, Acuvity based on Vocabulary 2 AA. Activity based on Contextual Grammar 2 AB, Personal Response 2) 8 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. XT Q. 4. (8) Summary of the passage given in Q. 4. (A): [5 Marks] Note : Here. you will be asked to write the summary of the non-textual passage given im Q. 4. (Al. I will carry 5 marks, Note the following while attempting this question : (2)A good summary comprises about one-third of the number of words in the given passage. (2) 1¢ should contain only essential ideasytheme of the original passage. (8) All repetition, illustrations, proverbs, quotations, etc. should be excluded in the answer. (4) The summary should be written in a language which is crystal-clear, without there being any scope for ambiguity (6) The summary should be as simple, short and original as possible. (6) It should be written in your own words. The sentences should as far as possible not be copied from the original passage except the keywords. (7) A tile must be provided to the summary and it must be in harmony with the summary. (8) Practise writing summary within 10 minutes. SECTION V : WRITING SKILLS Note : You should have proper practice to finish each quesiion in Section V and Section VI in 15 minutes, Q. 5. Letter Writing : [5 Marks) Note: In the Activity Sheet, both Formal letter and Iuformal letter will be asked. Common information for both types will be given along with the questions for guidance. ‘You have to choose and write any one of the letters using the block format, Use the names and addresses mentioned in the question, AL. For writing Formal Letters two addresses are required. One of the sender and. the other of the receiver (the person you are writing to). The salutation has to be very formal, ¢.g., Sir/Madam, Dear Sir/Madam, Respected Sir/Madam, etc. Subject ‘The most important aspect of the content has to be highlighted in the subject. ‘The reader immediately knows what the letter Is about, The language and tone used for such letters must be very formal, to-the-point ané respectful, The main body of the letter should consist of two to three paragraphs giving details or asking for information ~ as briefly as possible. End off ‘with respectful subscriptions such as ‘Yours faithfully, "Yours sincerely’. Yours truly’ ete. If the letter is to an official to whom you have to confirm your identity, end off with "Yours wuly’ A2, While writing an Informal Letter you have to give only the sender's address, the date and the salutation (My dear ....., Dear ...., etc.]. The language used for such leiters fs casual, informal and friendly as you are writing to friends/relatives/known acquaintances. Write in three paragraphs giving the required information. Finish off with the subscription Your loving ..." ‘Yours affectionately’, ete Q. 6. (A) Information Transfer : [5 Marks] Note: In Information transfer question two questions will be asked ; Non-verbal information into Verbal or Verbal information into Non-verbal form. Any one has to be attempted. SECTION 1: ENGLISH (HL) 9Al. Verbal to Non-Verbal : In Verbal to Non-verbal, you will be given one or two paragraphs which you have to convert into the required non-verbal form like a table, graph, tabular data, etc. Your answer should consist of a few words that include all the points given in the paragraph. Read the paragraph carefully and pick out the points that you have to use in the diagram/tableAveb. It is very important to understand what is expected in the answer. © Use a pencil to draw the outline and format, layout, ‘© Write the answers using a pen. # Do not add any points of your own besides the information given OR A2. Non-Verbal to Verbal : In NonVerbal to Verbal, you will be given non-verbal information in the form of notes, flow charts, graphs, ple-charts, etc. You are expected to write a paragraph of about 100 words based on this information. You are expected to cover all the given points in a logical manner. Give a title to your paragraph. Q. 6. (B) Drafting a Speech OR View-Counterview : [5 Marks} 10 Note : In . 6. (B) two questions will be asked : (1) Draft a speech and (2) View. counterview. You have to attempt any one of them. B1. Drafting a Speech : Note : ©The speech should be of about 100 words. © You should understand the general and specific purpose of the speech. ‘# You should prepare the speech in order to captivate the audience, ‘© Begnning and end of speech should be done in a proper manner. (End with a thank you). # You should not take more than 10 minutes to complete this writing skill. Aska few Rhetorical Questions for greater effect. OR B2. View-Counterview : ‘Note : In view-counterview, you have fo walle tbe view or counterview of the points given Language should be formal. You can use exclamations and rhetorical questions. © You should think logically and express your views or counterviews about the given subject politely, firmly and convincingly. Waite in one paragraph of 100 words. © Give a suitable title to your paragraph, NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. XSECTION VI : CREATIVE WRITING f ( Q. 7. (A) Do any one of the following : [5 Marks] Note : Here you have a choice between Expansion of given Quotation/Proverb/Maximy Slogan or Writing a Report based on the given headline, Al. Expand the Theme : Note + '# You need to expand the given Theme/Proverb/Maxim/Quotation, ‘©’The expansion should have a proper beginning and ending. ‘© The icleas should be expressed in a proper order and in precise words. ‘© Write down your thoughts in one or two paragraphs. ‘© Do not begin with “The given proverb means that...” Let the meaning come through your explanation or examples and conclude in your own words, © Your answer should be of about 100 to 120 words, OR A2. News Report based on the given headline : Note : © You need to give an account of some event/programme/happening based on the given headline for others to read. ‘© The language used for the report should be formal and should resemble the way a newspaper report is written. The report must contain a headline, byline and proper botly. The report should be precise and factual. The report has to be concluded properly. Q. 7. (B) Developing a story OR Narrating an experience : {5 Marks] Note : In this question you will be given either the beginning or the end of a topic. You are expected to write a Story or Narration. '# You could be given some key words or a proverb or a saying on which you need to base your storyinarration. © Give a suitable title to the Story/Narration. ‘* Convey a message to the reader of the Story/Narration. Allow your imagination fo run in order to write a creative plece of composition, ‘© Write a narrative essay using the first person. The essay should contain elements like description, plot, character, settings, etc. to attract the attention of the reader. ‘The events should be chronologically arranged and interesting SECTION 1; ENGLISH (HL) uwENGLISH (HL) BOARD’S ACTIVITY SHEET (MARCH 2022) (With Full Solution & Marking Scheme) ‘Time : 3 Hours] [Total Marks : 80 SECTION I : LANGUAGE STUDY Q. 1.(A) Al. Do as directed : (Any four) [4 Marks] (1) Punctuate the following : ‘You have never heard of bach he asked. (2) Find out 4 hidden words having at least four letters from the given word : ‘Proclamation’ a w (8) Spot the error and rewrite the correct sentence : a ‘All the great religions teaches us to care for our children. (4) Arrange the following words in the alphabetical order : a) Invention, indisputable, interactions, inquisitive. (5) Complete the word chain of verbs : a call, 2. Do as directed : (Any two) [4 Marks] (1) Prepare the word register of four words related to the given word : (2) MUSIC. (2) Dr. Kalam’s own life was nourished by multiple faiths : (2) (Begin the sentence with “Multiple faiths ...") (3) Rewrite the sentence by using ‘No sooner .. .. than’ (2) ‘As soon as we went to a rocky beach, we saw the spread of the majestic ocean. Q. 1.(8) Do as directed : (Any one) [2 Marks] (1) Pick out the modal auxiliary and state its functions : Could I use your computer for surfing net? (2) (2) Name and identify the subordinate clause : When we were designing the first Macintosh Computer, it all came back to me. 12 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. X @SECTION II : TEXTUAL PASSAGES (Reading skills, Vocabulary and Grammar) Q. 2.(A) Read the following passage and do the activities : [10 Marks] A1. Complete the given boxes with who said to whom : 2) Sr.No. ‘Statement Who | To whom (@ | You look a bit of a wrestler yourself ] (i | Ifyou can cook. then may be I can feed you. |[—]] |] | was stil a thief when | met Anil. And though only 15, | was an experienced and fairly successful hana. Anil was watching a wrestling match when | approached him. He was about 25 — a tall, lean fellow — and he looked easy-going, kind and simple enough for my purpose. | hadn't had much luck of late and thought I might be able to get into the young man’s confidence. “You look a bit of a wrestler yourself" I said. A little flattery helps in making friends. “So do you," he replied, which put me off for a moment because at that time I was rather thin. “Well? | said modestly, “I do wrestle a bit” “What's your name?" “Hari Singh’ | lied. | took @ new name every month. That kept me ahead of the police and my former employers. After this introduction, Anil talked about the well-oiled wrestles who were grunting, lifting and throwing each other about. | didn't have much to say. Anil walked away. | followed casually. “Hello again” he seid | gave him my most appealing smile. “I want to work for you." | said, “But I can't pay you.” | thought that over for a minute. Perhaps | had misjudged my man, | asked, “Can you feed me?” “Can you cook?” “Ican cook: | lied again, “If you can cook, then may be I can feed you.” A2. Complete the cluster diagram mentioning the characteristics of the main character of the passage : @ @ . Physical», appearance / SD ¢ “te SECTION 1: ENGLISH (HL) 13 ousA3. A4. A5. Q. 2.(8) B1. 14 Choose the correct meanings of the following words from the given qT options @ () Flattery (a) insincere praise (0) appreciation (c) creating false impression (d) unfaithful behaviour. (ii) Appealing : (a) good conduct (b) attractive (c) charming (4) beautiful Do as directed : @ (i) I took a new name every month. [frame ‘Wh’ question to get the underlined part as an answer, (i) Twas an experienced hand. (Underline the determiners from the given sentence.) Why do you think Hari Singh gave his most appealing smile? @ Read the following passage and complete the activities : (10 Marks} Complete the given sentences by choosing the correct option : @ (i) The... an international organisation responsible for protecting cultural heritage. (a) International Peace Committee (b) International Council (c) International Health Committee (a) World Heritage List (ii) The famous dam situated in Egypt on River Nile fs - (a) Buzwaa High Dam (b) Rizwa High Dam (c) Aswan High Dam (@) Kalwa High Dam (iii) The idea of protecting cultural and natural heritage sites around the world began in the early (a) twentieth (b) nineteenth, (c) eighteenth (@) fifteenth, (iv) The project cost an estimated US $ 80 million, $ 40 million of which came century. from different countries. (a) 35 (b) 55 (ce) 25 (a) 50 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. X on monuments and sites initiated a draft convention to createAlthough the idea of protecting cultural and natural heritage sites around the world began in the early twentieth century, momentum for its actual creation was not until the 1950s. In 1954, Egypt started plans to build the Aswan High Dam to collect and control water from the Nile River. The initial plan for the dam's construction would have flooded the valley containing the Abu Simbel Temples and scores of ancient Egyptian artefacts. To protect the temples and artefacts, UNESCO launched an international campaign in 1959 that called for the dismantiing and movement of the temples to higher (ground. The project cost an estimated US $80 million, $40 million of which came from 50 different countries. Because of the project's success, UNESCO ang the International Council on Monuments and Sites initiated a draft convention to create an international organisation responsible for protecting cultural heritage. Shortly thereafter in 1965, a White House Conference in the United States called for a “World Heritage Trust’ to protect historic and cultural sites but to also protect the world’s significant natural and scenic sites. Finally, in 1968, the International Union for Conservation of Nature developed similar goals and presented them at the United Nations Conference on Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden in 1972, Following the presentation of these goals, the Convention concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage was adopted by UNESCO's General Conference ‘on November 16, 1972. B2. Complete the following information from the passage : (2) Tasks Reasons (i) UNESCO launched an international campaign in 1959. (ii) A White House Conference in the United States called for a ‘World Heritage Trust. B3. Pick out and write any four adjectives from the passage : @) ee (i. (i) @) (i) UNESCO and International Council on Monuments initiated a draft convention to create an international organisation responsible for protecting cultural heritage. (Use ‘not only ............. but also’ in the above sentence.) i) In 1968. the International Union for Conservation of Nature developed similar goals and presented them at the United Nations Conference on Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden in 1972. (Identify whether the above sentence is simple, compound or complex.) BD. What measures will you adopt for the prevention of any historical site? (2) SECTION 1 : ENGLISH (HL) 15SECTION III : POETRY | Q. 3. (A) Read the following extract and do the given activities : [5 Marks) A1. state whether the following statements are True of False : (2) (i) Animals show their relations to us. (ii) Humans have given up many good qualities. (iii) Animals sweat and whine about their condition. (iv) Animals are placid and self-contained, | think | could turn and live with animals, they are so placid and self-contain I stand and look at them long and long ‘They do not sweat and whine about their concition, They do not lie awake in the dark and weep for their sins, They do not make me sick discussing their duty to God, Not one is dissatistied, not one is demented with the mania of owning things. Not one kneels to another, nor to his kind that lived thousands of years ago, Not one is respectable or unhappy over the whole earth, So they show their relations to me and I accept them, ‘They bring me tokens of myself, they evince them plainly in their possession I wonder where they get those tokens, Did | pass that way huge times ago and negligently drop them? A2. Answer the following question with the help of the given extract : What eraze do animals never display? Why? (2) A. Pick out one example of Rhetorical question from the extract, a Q. 3.(B) Read the following poem and write an appreciation of it with the help of the given points in a paragraph format : {5 Marks) Night of the Scorpion | remember the night my mother was stung by a scorpion. Ten hours of steady rain had driven him to crawl beneath a sack of rice. Parting with his poison — flash of diabolic tail in the dark room — he risked the rain again. ‘The peasants came like swarms of flies ‘and buzzed the name of God a hundred times to paralyse the Evil One. 16 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. X‘With candles and with lanterns throwing giant scorpion shadows ‘on the mud-baked walls they searched for him : he was not found. ‘They clicked their tongues. With every movement that the scorpion made his poison moved in Mother's blood, they said. May he sit stil, they said May the sins of your previous birth be burned away tonight, they said. May your suffering decrease the misfortunes of your next birth, they said May the sum of al evil balanced in this unreal world against the sum of good become diminished by your pain May the poison purify your flesh ‘of desire, and your spirit of ambition, they said, and they sat around ‘on the floor with my mother in the centre, the peace of understanding on each face. More candles, more lanterns, more neighbours, more insects, and the endless rain My mother twisted through and through, ‘groaning on a mat. My father, sceptic, rationalist, trying every curse and blessing, powder, mixture, hetb and hybrid. He even poured a litle parattin Upon the bitten toe and put a match to it. | watched the flame feeding on my mother. | watches the holy man perform his rites to tame the poison with an incantation, after twenty hours it lost its sting. My mother only said ‘Thank God the scorpion picked on me And spared my children. = Nissim Ezekiel Points : ¢ The title and the poet of the poem Rhyme scheme Figure of speech ¢ Central idea / Theme SECTION 1: ENGLISH (HL) a wo aw @) 17SECTION IV : NON-TEXTUAL PASSAGE | (Reading Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar and Summary) Q. 4. (A) Read the following passage and complete the activities : [10 Marks} A1, Complete the chart on the life stages of fireflies : (2) Life stages of -— fireflies = -—~ Fireflies are beetles and go through several life stages, starting out as an egg, then hatching into larvae. At the juvenile stage, they turn into pupae and then, finally adults. Fireflies spend most of their lives in a larval stage, hidden away. There are 2000 different species of firetlies. But they all go through ‘a long juvenile stage and a short adult life, which is mainly about courtship, mating and reproduction. The juveniles living underground or underwater, are very different though-they'te hunters, they eat snails and soft-bodied insects and they have very different habitats. Conserving them is essential for human life as fireflies are a key part of the food web. They are predators of agricultural pests. In turn, they are prey for spider and other insects. They are completely ‘enmeshed in the web of life. In addition, about 70 years ago, scientists unravelled the mystery of fireflies’ ight-producing talents. Since then, the bio-chemical reactions that fireflies experience have been used in detecting bacterial contamination in foods, testing drugs against cancer, developing ‘drought-resistant crops. They have even been used in space exploration! So fireflies give us beauty and inventions. Fireflies carry oxygen, calcium, magnesium and a natural chemical called luciferin, ‘These react together to produce the photons. This is how the fireflies glow. Firefly tourism is growing across the world. In Maharashtra, for example, @ particular species monsoon fireflies, emerge before the rains. They're beautiful and a festival is held in Purushwadi, ‘encouraging firefly tourism. Its wonderful that people around the world go to see fireflies in their natural habitat, We need to be cautious. Too many people can disturb adult and larval habitats. Fireflies need darkness to communicate with each other and we need fireflies because they are harbingers of hope. A2. Write two reasons for the conservation of fireflies, (2) A3, Make antonyms of the following words using prefix : (2) () different x (ii) experience x (iii) bacterial x (iv) natural x 18 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. XAA. Do as directed : (1) Too many people can disturb adult and larval habitat. (Rewrite using ‘as well as’) (ii) These react together to produce photons. (Pick out the infinitive from the given sentence.) AB. Can you think of any other insect that teaches us some values of life? Explain with examples. Q. 4.(B) Summary Writing Read the above passage given in Q. 4 (A) and write a summary of it in a paragraph. Suggest a suitable title. [5 Marks] SECTION V : WRITING SKILLS Q. 5. Letter Writing : M. G. Road, Nashik - 422 003. Read the given news extract : 7 @) [5 Marks] Imagine you are Manav/Mira Sharma residing at B/12 ‘Snehkutir’, CELEBRATING THE GIRL CHILD 12th October, Nashik ~ Bya Staff Reporter Yesterday, the city celebrated International Girl Child Day, Various programmes were organized across the city to felicitate girls who are young achievers. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that as a nation we should educate and empower the girl child A1. Formal Letter : Ged Writea letter to the Chairman, Rotary Club, D.C. Road, Nashik = 422 003 to arrange an event to felicitate young girl achievers of the elty. A2. Informal Letter : Write a letter to your friend to state the importance of women in our society. SECTION 1: ENGLISH (HL) 19Q. 6. (A) Information Transfer : endl A1. Verbal to Non-Verbal : Read the following information and complete the table given below. Give a suitable title : Turtles and tortoises are closely related. They are both reptiles from the same family (Testudines ‘or Chelonian). The main difference between the two is that turtle is the name given to water-dwellers and tortoise is the name given to land-dwellers. They are easily identified by the presence of a shell, from which their head and limbs protrude. Turtles are found in Africa and America. Its shell is lighter and more streamlined than that of a tortoise. To enable swimming, it has webbed feet with long claws. Turtles are orinivores, eating both vegetation and meat. Their lifespan is shorter than that of the tortoise with an average of 20 ~ 40 years and a maximum of 86 years. Tortoises are found mainly in Asia and Africa, but also in America. It has a rounder, bumpier, heavier shell than a turtle. Its bent legs are short and sturdy. Tortoises are usually herbivores, but ‘some eat meat, their lifespan is longer than that of the turtle with an average of 80 ~ 150 years and a maximum of 188 years. Features ‘Turtles Tortoise () HABITAT (i) PLACES FOUND IN (it) SHELL oe oR A2, Non-Verbal to Verbal : ‘Transfer the information into a paragraph : Observe the chart and write a paragraph on it. Suggest a suitable title : Problems faced by teenagers }—>[__ Stress and depression ;—>[___ Bullying chiid abuse }—| Bating disorder [—>[___ Smoking and drinking | —>[__Body image and self-esteem ‘—+|_ Peer pressure and competition 20 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. XQ. 6. (B) Drafting a Speech or View-Counterview : 16 A B1. Prepare a speech to be delivered in your school assembly on the topic = ‘Giving is Receiving’ Use the following points © makes us feel happy © promotes co-operation and social connection © develops feeling of contentment © develops feeling of empathy OR B2. Write your Counterview in a paragraph on the topic ‘Short cuts to success is not a wrong choice’ : Use the following points : * Followed by people with wrong principles. # Quality of work will suffer. ©The result will not last long. # Limitations to creative thinking SECTION VI : CREATIVE WRITING Q. 7. (A) Do any one of the following : [5 Marks] Al. Expand the Theme : Expand the following idea into 100 words : “The time to be happy is now* OR A2, News Report : Prepare a news report based on the following : “Government encourages classrooms to go digital”, Q. 7. (B) Developing a story / Narrating an experience : [5 Marks} B1. Develop a story in about 80- 100 words with the following beginning. Give a suitable title : Raj was thrilled to get a VIP pass for the concert of his favourite singer ....... oR B2. Narrate an experience in about 80 - 100 words with the following ending. Give a suitable title : sssseeu and hence I decided never to leave my home without a mask. SECTION 1; ENGLISH (HL) 21S olution to Board’s Activity Sheet March 2022 a es Ze & 1 (A) Note : In Al of Q. 1. (A), students are required to attempt any four of the given ve activities. However, here the answers to all five activities are given for the guidance of students. 2) P ates : k (Students can write any words of their choice) (mark) | (3) All:the great religions teach us ta care for our children. __| (mark (5) call, lie, enjor Hl learn. {mark} lis Aer Note : In A2 of Q. I. (Al, students are required to attempt any two of the given three activities. However, here the answers to all three activities are given for the guidance of students. |_| (Students can write any words of their choice.) (2 marks) _| | le inde. fai ‘| |__| (3) No sooner did we go to a rocky beach than we saw the | pread of the majestic ocean. (2. marks) vou) 22 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. Xos Zs “1 (B) [Note : In Q. 1. (B). students are required to attempt any one of the given two activities. However, here the answers to both the activities are given for the |quidance of students. (1) could mark) function = permission (1 marie 2 . ‘ oe f Macintosh computer. (1 mark) Type - Adverb Clause of time. : (mark) __ SECTION 1: ENGLISH (HL) 237% G.No. 2 (A) AL lf Statement Who said | To whom E (i) You look a bit like a wrestler Hari Sil a Anil yourself Her Sige ree Gif) TF you can cook, then maybe] |i) Hari Singh Tan feed you. $$$ $a Sa SSS marie for each) _| A (anit (Age -{ 25 ) Cait) [ (“Physical appearance /* Qualities simple = Gas) Kind) going = (122 mark for nach) Pesce cS aa 2 (ii) Lwas an eee |__| 40 get into his confidence so that Anil would employ him and he | __| could then cheat Anil out of some money. Hence, he gave him his. most appealing, attractive smile_____(2 marks)_| wD 2a NAVNBET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. x% .No.! 2 (By | Bt. (i) The International Council on monuments and sites initiated | a_draft convention to create an international organization responsible for protecting cultural heritage. (ii) The famous dam situated in Egypt on the River Nile is Aswan __| High Dam. (iii) The idea of protecting cult a and natural heritage sites around the world began inthe early twentieth century. ___| (iv) The project cost an estimated US $ 80 million, $ 40 million | of which came from 50 different countries. a (1/2. mark for each) __| Tasks Reasons -()_UNESCO launched _an__(i) To protect the temples and international_campaign_in | __artefacts 1959. (ii) To___protect __ histori | (i) AWhiteHouse Conference | cultural_sites and_the |_| ___inthe United States called | __world's_significant_natural | for_a_‘World Heritage | and scenic site: Trust’. (1_mark for each) B3. (i) historic (ii) cultural (iii) ancient (iv) international __| (1/2. mark for each: B4. (i) Not only UNESCO but also the International Council on | Monuments initiated a draft convention to create an | B5. international organization responsible for protecting cultural | I eacge eeesse eseE EC Gepgey c| (ii) Compound sentence marry | We must protect historical sites. We should see that they are | not_in_any danger due to pollution, tourism, uncontrolled | urbanization, etc. Whenever we visit the site we must maintain ____| the cleanliness and purity of the place. We must obey whatever __| you¥) orders and guidelines are put in place by the authorities. We _| should motivate others to do so too. === (2 marks) _| SECTION 1: ENGLISH (HL) 257 Q.No. 3 (A) _——|a1_| (i) Animals show their relations tous ______ True _| Animals sweat and whine about their condition __ False __| (iv) Animals are placid and self contained. True. (1/2_mark for each) ______|aa.| Animals never_display the craze/mania_of owning things. This | | is because animals are. sensible and possess qualities such as innocence.and simplicity that prevent them from being foolish___| _ (2 marks) A3.| Rhetorical Question : Did I pass that way huge times ago and | negligently drop them: (mark) you) 26 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. Xex % . No.) 3 (B) Appreciation of Poem tt 7 Scorpion’ i issim Ezeki The poem is written in free verse without any rhyme scheme or metre. There are many figures of speech e.g. Onomatopoeia like ‘and buzzed the name of God a hundred times’. Here, we feel we | can actually hear the buzzing of the prayers of the many peasants. __| The other figures of speech are Metaphor, Alliteration, Simile, _| Antithesis, etc. The theme of the poem is the sense of sacrifice shown | as she suffers the pangs of a scorpion-bite, she thanks God for __| paring her-children from such an ordeal. [Marking Scheme: The title of the poem 4 mark. Name of the poet % mark. Rhyme Scheme (Free verse) Imari. Figure of Speech (any mark. Theme/Central idea (minimum 4 sentences) 2_marks. Total 05 Marks) SECTION 1; ENGLISH (HL) 27os Ze ‘0 4 (A) 299 larvae Life stages of f>——— 4 fireflies pupae adult se ae aie fe ane ae : (ii) They are a key part of the food web. a marky__| | (Students can find more reasons from the extract) ____| | (i) _different x same/similar | (Note ; The antonym of different cannot be formed using a prefix.) __| (ii)_experience x inexperience _| (iii) bacterial x anti-bacterial (iv) natural_x unnatural (42 mark for each) 7 . : (mark) (Gi) to pendiiee se ma | The insect that comes to my mind is the ant. When we observe __| | ants, we are impressed by their sheer hard work and team spi They show us how we can achieve more if we work together in | teams than if we work alone, how we can carry big burdens if we | are united. The way they move also tells us about the discipline | in the lives. Though small, they really teach us some important. valibes sees (2. marks) 28 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. XZe ° 4 (B) os ‘The students should cover all the important points from the passage and express the summary in their own words. + Care should be taken not to use exact sentences as It ts from the passage. |___ THE BEAUTY AND IMPORTANCE OF FIREFLIES | | Fireflies are beetles that go through several life stages. They | | all.go through a long juvenile stage and.a short adult life. The | weniles live underground or underwater and have very different | habitats. There are 2000 different species of fireflies. Their | have various uses. So fireflies give us both beauty and inventions.__| Firefly tourism is growing across the world and people wish to see fireflies in their natural habitat. However, one needs to be | careful not to disturb their development. (Marking Scher table titl L mark Central idea | Them marks. Use_of appropriate languag marks vou) SECTION 1: ENGLISH (HL) 29Note : In Q. 5., students are required to attempt either Al or A2. However, here || the answers to both activities are given for the guidance of students, | Formal letter; B/12'S - MG. Road, | Nashik-422 003 | 13 October, 2022 2 | The Chairman, | Rotary Club, - D.C. Road, Nashik-422 003 Sub Event to felicitate young girl achievers __| | Sir | “International Girl Child Day’ was celebrated_on11 October. | | Speaking on the occasion, the Governor stated that-as.a.nation | | we should educate and empower the girl child. In addition to this, | | we should also encourage young girls ta reach forthe stars. __| | The best way of encouragement would be to felicitate the young _| girl achievers. Various organisations across the city have already —_| | done so. Tama junior member of the Rotary Club and I request | you to arrange.a function or event wherein they canbe felicitated __| | by us too. I can assist and prepare.a list of the. achievers. Iam __| | also ready to offer any ather help necessary to make this event | a succes Thanking you inadvance, ours faithfully, Mira Sharma. you¥) 30 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. XWF QNo| 5 (Marking Scheme : (Formal letter) nder's. Address. and Dat mark. Recipient's. Adri mark Subject mark Main body marks Subscription/Closing. mark. Grammar mark Total 05 Marks) you¥y ‘SECTION 1 : ENGLISH (HL) 31ox & a eee eB 12 Sree ie eee eee OR. | Informal letter | _M.G. Road, PiaiOctoben 2022 ee [My dene! obra seers sere ae Hil How are you? And how is your cat, Binky? And her kittens? _| | Some news from me.I was in the audience when we celebrated | 1 Girl Chil H pe , Gy . ae | Shruti, I_was so thrilled to hear this! The day has_finally | arrived when the importance of women in our society has been acknowledged — their_hard work, their contribution to society | and the key role they play in the development of the economy. A _| | woman is.a wife, a mother, an educator, a caregiver, a nurturer | | — and many more things. It has been truly said that the ‘hand | | that rocks the cradle rules the world’. A society that does not __| respect and educate a woman will never progress. Hence, we must __| | now give women their rightful place in society. _| | That's all I wanted to say—and before you can wonder what's | | happened to me, I will end my letter. I was so excited about all__| | the events focusing on women that I decided to write to youon __| | the spurof the moment! Bye fornow Your loving friend PSMA Sees eedtedieeecenetsuenensenenannceseedeauosenaenenannueseeaeneesenaenenal vou¥) 82 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. X7 QNo| 5 {Marking Scheme : (Informal letter) nder's Address and Date 4 mark alutation ve marke |-Main body 2/2 marks. Closing % marke Grammar : 1 marke st Total 05 Marks] __ ee 2/Navmeet Practice Papers : Std, X (2028) |ox Z3| & 6 (A) Note : In Q. 6. (A), students are required to attempt either AI or A2. However, |—| here the answers (o both activities are given for the guidance of the students. TESTUDINES/CHELONIAN. FEATURES: TURTLES TORTOISE =| [eee ener) HABE TAT Water dweller: i ae __|| Gi) PLaces | Africa and America | Asiaand Africa |__| FOUND IN (iii) SHELL Lighter_and_more | Rounder, _bumpier treamlined and heavier shell (iv) LIFESPAN | Average 20-40 | Average 80-150 ears; maximum 86 | years:__maximum | years 188 years. | [Marking Scheme : | rutte L marke SSeS eee propriate graphicilayout 1 marie NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. Xos . No.|6 (A) Problems faced by teenager: Teenagers today, unfortunately, face plenty of problems. The leading problem is probably stress and depression, caused perhaps by high expectations. Added to this is bullying and worse | till, child abuse. Many teenagers suffer from eating disorders | like over-eating or dieting They may get into bad company and | bad_habits like smoking and_drinking Tn the fast-moving_and | competitive society of taday, peer pressure and competition play | a big role in creating problems. Finally, last but not the least, in __| a. 5 a bi body-image.and self-esteem play their own part in troubling the | poor teenager. aid tae arr ee eee ses Tit 1 mark Use-of. is mark: Gramm a 1 mark Appropriate beginning and conclusion mark vou) SECTION 1 : ENGLISH (EL) 35°° 6 (B) Note: In Q. 6. (B), students are required to attempt either B1 or B2. However, |——| here the answers to both activities are given for the guidance of students. ox pi Giving is receiving | Respected Principal, teachers and my dear friends, | Good morning. Our topic for this week's assembly is ‘Giving is receiving’, and I, XYZ, will begin the week by stating that we get _| the most happiness not when we receive but when we give. Yes, | | indeed, giving is receiving—receiving happiness! Every time we | |__| give, we also receivel |" aw is that possible, you may-ask This is hard to explain, —_| to explain | but Twill make an effort Whenever we give something, we get a __| | feeling of satisfaction, of contentment. There isastrong feeling _| | of empathy with the person to whom we have given something. For |__| example, when we offer food to a hungry person, we get a feeling __ _|__| of happiness that we have done something worthy, especially |__| when we see the gratitude on the face of the recipient. This is | __| an important by-product of generosity. There is awarm feeling in| | the heart when we give—of our time, our money or our help. Qur | | __So the next time you are asked to give, remember—you | | receive more when you givel So, keep giving, and you will be happy! _| | Thank you. |_| fwarking Seheme |_| Appropriate beginning/coneluston __1- mark ___| | Body = use of given points and additional points _____] appropriate languag marks | Appropriate sequence and flow of language _____1. mark ___| | Use of Appropriate grammatical structures __1 mark _| you¥) L Total 05 Marks} 36 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. X% . No. & (B) OR B2. ——There.ore NO Short Cite to Success A short cut is generally followed by a person who is ina hurry —_| andwho wants things immediately, whatever the cost may be. It | is adopted by a person who does not have the right principles and __| alues. If one takes.a short cut while doing work, then the quality __| | of work will suffer. For example, if, while checking a patient,.a | doctor takes a short cutand. omits some part of his examination, __| the resultant diagnosis may_not_be right. The patient will then | |_suffer. r ae ; the results may not last long. For example, if a painter applies a __| econd layer of paint hurriedly before the first one can dry, the —_| painting will develop cracks and crumble faster. One should be | slow.and steady to reach one's goal. In addition,acreative person __| who tries to take a short cut will find that the end result is not satisfactory. Creativity cannot be hurried and here, definitely, | there can be-no short cuts. Hence, the bottom line is that there __| are no short cuts to success and we should all remember this. __| [Marking Scheme: Proper bi idconch Lark Appropriate vocabulary and mark Expr Land. lucid language with logical order ________2 marks __| Appealing-and convincing thought 1 mark es Total 05 Marks} SECTION 1: ENGLISH (HL) 37® No.7 (A) os [Note : In Q. 7. (A), students are required (o attempt elther Al or A2, However, here the answers to both activities are given for the guidance of students. AL THE TIME TO BE HAPPY IS NOW! |__| joyous events. But one never knows what will happen the following —_| ifeis fullof itf oa fullof | day. So why wait for tomorrow to be happy? Why wait for the | | so-called ‘ideal’ time? Why wait for everything to be perfect? _| The time to be happy is now, by accepting whatever is on one's plate_smilingly. If there are problems, one should not wait for ____ | the problems to get over: ane should tackle the problems with a __| cem to be less disturbing | accept whatever it hands aut with a smile. We should enjoy every | | moment as it comes. The past is over and done with and we do not __| | know what the future holds for us. So, live in the present! The _| pena ine Hacepay ies rnc Petite | (Marking Scheme: Title and Beginning mark Vocabulary and Grammar mare | Appropriate potnts dt mare __} Logical order tt mare _] Pit [EConeasing sadist 1 mark___| Total 05 Marks} you) 38 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. XW ON OR Government encourages classrooms to go digital __| =News Reporter | March 4, Mumbai: At an hour-long meeting with educators, | principals and stake-holders, the Governor gave_a short speech | |here yesterday, encouraging.classrooms to go digital. “Society is changing rapidly and our educational system needs —_| to keep up with this. Education has to evolve fast. The curriculum — needs tobe regularly updated andmust change tomeet the demands ___| of the times," he said in a brief but stirring speech. Answering | questions on the exact meaning of ‘digital classrooms’, he said that__| a_digital classroom refers toa classroom that uses technology. ie_electronic devices and software, as tools for teaching These __| classrooms incorporate various_suitable_educational_apps and | websites into the learning process to enhance. student learning. “We must change with the times—there is no point in being | tuck ina rut when the rest of the world is speeding past_us," | he concluded. The listeners had plenty of questions to ask; but __| one and all, they agreed with the basic principle and decided to___| implement it as soon as possibl: (Marking Scheme : : Titlejheadlineidat Lark. Logical Jf 2markss Use of ” bul 1 mark. Conel: 1 mark SECTION 1 : ENGLISH (HL) 39os ‘7 (B) Note: In Q. 7. (B), students are required (o attempt etther BI or B2. However, | | here the answers to both activities are given for the guldance of students. BL The. pleasure of giving | —Raj.was thrilled to get VIP pass for_the concert of his | auditorium and they always got VIP passes for the functions | -onducted there. __Raj joyously showed the pass to his friend Nikunj. "Look at | this, Nikunjl’ he exclaimed "A VIP pass! Front seats! T will be | | able to see everything soclearly™ |___ “Yes, you are very lucky," said Nikunj quietly. Raj glanced at___| him sharply. Nikunj was_a cheerful and happy boy—why was he | | sounding so dull? |__"What's the matter, Nikunj2" he asked. "Why are you so__| | gloomy" |___Nikunj's eyes filled up with tears—another surprising thing.__| | Nikunj.never cried! "My father has lost his job and we will have | |___Raj_was shocked. There was nothing he could do about | | be happy about, at least for some time? Nikunj too loved Mike | Da as |___ “Here, Nikunj, take this pass. My gift to you," he said | | generously. “Enjoy it.” |___Raj felt very happy after he had done this little thing for ___| his friend. And do you know what happened finally? Raj's father __| managed to get_an extra VIP pass—and Raj could also enjoy the __| concert! you¥) | 40 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. Xox Ze |7 (B) (Marking Scheme: vi oni Vocabulary and grammar Lark. Appropriate points Lmark ___| Logical order mark Conclusioi mark. Total 05 Marks} SECTION 1: ENGLISH (HL) 41ox ‘° 7 (8) OR J oo Remain Safe | negligent about rules. Even though the coronavirus pandemic was __| | wear masks. But Abhinav? He refused to do so. His justification __| | was that he had seen many people without masks, and they were __| still safe without contracting the virus. So, he too would do the __ same. “Masks were so boring’ he said. He tried to persuade us todo __| | so too. We were swayed by what he said and were on the verge _| of following him_when—wham! Abhinav contracted the virus! | Ttwas.a mild attack, but still, he suffered from headaches and __| _ | T would be wiseand_henee T_decided never_toleave_my home. |__| had to remain at home for along time. Not only that, he infected __| | the others in his house too. His old grandmother suffered quite _| | a bit before she recovered. |___Llearnt-a lesson from this. I would not be foolhardy like. him. __| without a mask. [Marking Scheme : Title and beginning mark | Vocabulary and grammar ds maar _| Appropriate point mark. Logical order. mark ___| Conclusion = Lmark | you) 42 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. XqT ACTIVITY SHEETS FOR PRACTICE ENGLISH (HL) : ACTIVITY SHEET 1 Time : 3 Hours] [Total Marks : 80 (SECTION I : LANGUAGE STUDY) Q. 1. (A) Al. Do as directed : (Any four) [4 Marks} (2) Write two compound words of your own. a (2) Make a meaningful sentence of your own using the phrase ‘in search of. (1) (3) Spot the error in the following sentence and rewrite it : I thinks more and more people should take up sports as a full-time career. (1) (4) Identify the type of sentence Why didn't you come earlier ? aw (5) Complete the following word chain of nouns Book k.. Geena oes Hone . mM 2. Do as directed : (Any two) [4 Marks} (1) Make two sentences of your own to show difference of Homograph : ‘train’, (2) (2) Rewrite the sentence using present perfect tense I started a company. @ {3) Make a word register of four words related with : “Music’. (2) Q. 1.(B) Do as directed : (Any one) [2 Marks} (1) The little boy might act very well : (Pick out the modal auxiliary and state its functions.) (2) (2) The sun had set and it had become cool. (Pick out the clauses.) (2) (SECTION II : TEXTUAL PASSAGES) (Reading Skills, Vocabulary and Grammar) Q. 2. (A) Read the following passage and do the activi Al. Pick out the sentences that are false and rewrite them correctly : @ (1) Squire Jack tells Joan to get out. (2) Joan feels that Squire Jack is kind. (3) Bertrand de Poulengey is the steward. (4) Robert thinks that the girl's idea is crazy. ies: [10 Marks] SECTION 1: ENGLISH (HL) 43Robert : (Shocked) To free Orleans! voan : (Simply) Yes, squire. Three men will be enough ‘or you to send with me. Polly and Jack have promised to come with me. Robert : You mean Monsieur de Poulengey? oan :Yes, Squire Jack will come willingly. He is @ very kind gentieman, and gives me money to give to the poor. | think John Godsave will come, and Dick the Archer, and their servants, John of Honecourt and Julian. There will be no trouble for you, squire. | have arranged it all. You have only to ive the order. Robert : (To the steward) Is this true about Monsieur de Poulengey? Steward : (Eagerly) Yes, sir, and about Monsieur de Metz too. They both want to go with her. Robert : (Goes to the window, and shouts into the court-yard) Send Monsieur de Poulengey to me, will you ? (He tums to Joan) Get out and wait in the yard. oan : (Smiling brightly at him) Right, squire. (She goes out.) Robert : (To the steward) Go with her. Stay within call and keep your eye on her. | shall have her up here again. (The steward retreats hastily. Bertrand de Poulengey, a French guard, enters, salutes and stands waiting.) Robert : She says you, Jack and Dick have offered to go with her. What for? Do you take her crazy idea of going to the Dauphin seriously? ‘A2. Name the persons needed by Joan to free Orleans. 2 A3. Pick out the antonyms of the following words from the passage : @ (1) sane (2) lightly (3) advance (4) slowly A4, Do as directed : @ (Polly and Jack have promised to come with me. (Rewrite using the noun form of the underlined word.’) (ti) You have only to give the order. (Rewrite as a negative sentence.) AB. Describe what you learn about Joan from this passage. @ Q. 2.(B) Read the following passage and do the activities : [10 Marks} B1. Write True or False for the statements : (2) (i) The narrator had heard of Bach. (it) The narrator's answer displeased Einstein. (iii) The upper room had a gramophone. (iv) The narrator liked the kind of music where he could follow the words. 44 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. X| knew that | must tell this man the truth, He looked at me as if my answer was very important. “1 do not know anything about Bach," | said, “I have never heard any of his music." He looked surprised “You have never heard of Bach 2” he asked. He made it sound as if| had said that | had never taken a bath! “Yd like to understand music so that | could understand Bach,’ | said, “but I'm not able to. 'm tone-deat.” The old man got up. “You will come up with me?" he asked. | just romained seated. “I'm requesting you to come with mes he said again. So | went up with him. He took me to a room which had a gramophone in it and asked, “What kind of music do you like?” “Welt | answered, “like songs that have words, and the kind of music where | can follow the tune” He smiled and nodded, obviously pleased. “You can give me an example, perhaps?” B2. Complete the table : (2) Effect on the listener Statement Who said | To Whom. (i) “T-do not know anything} ‘The narrator about Bach.” . : (i) “I like songs that have | The narrat words.” eee |e B3. (j) Pick out words that refer to the following : a (1) a device used to play recorded music (2) one who is poor at deciphering musical notes : ... (ii) Write opposites of the words using the prefixes ‘dis’, ‘mis’, or‘un’: (1) (1) able : (2) pleased : B4. Doas directed : @ () Pm not able to. (Rewrite using a modal auxiliary.) (ii) “You have never heard of Bach?” he asked. (Pick out the verbs and write the tense.) B5. what do you learn from Einstein's treatment of the young man? Explain in brief @ SECTION 1 : ENGLISH (HL) 45(SECTION III : POETRY) Q. 3.(A) Read the following extract and do the given activities : [5 Marks} A1. Complete the web : (2 | things nat can turn you | away from goals - — I'you simply go after that thing that you want with all Of your capacity, strength and sagacity, faith, hope and, Confidence and stern for tenacity, I neither cold poverty, famish or gaunt Or sickness or pain Of body and brain Can keep you away from the thing that you want, I dogged and grim you besiege and begot it, With the help of GOD you'll get it! A2. How can poverty keep you away from achieving your goals? @ A3. Give an example of each : @ (1) Tautology (2) Exclamation Q. 3. (8) Read the following poem and write its appreciation with the help of the following points in a paragraph format : [5 Marks] The Height of the ridiculous wrote some lines once ona time In wondrous merry mood, ‘And thought, as usual, men would say They were exceeding good. They were so queer, So very queer, Haughed as | would die; ‘ibeit, in the general way, A sober man am | 46 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. X\ called my servant, and he came; How kind it was of him To mind a slender man like me, He of the mighty limb, “These to the printer” | exclaimed, ‘And, in my humorous way, | added (as a tri_ing jest,) “There'll be the devil to pay” He took the paper, and I watched, ‘And saw him peep within At the first line he read, his face Was all upon the grin He read the next; the grin grew broad ‘And shot from ear to ear; He read the third; a chuckling noise | now began to hear. The fourth; he broke into a roar; ‘The fith; his waistband split; The sixth; he burst five buttons off, ‘And tumbled in a fit Ten days and nights, with sleesless eye, | watched that wretched man, and since, | never dare to write As funny as I can. Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809 ~ 1894) Points : © The title and the poet of the poem a) © Rhyme Scheme a # Figure of speech, a © Central idea/Theme (2) (SECTION IV : NON-TEXTUAL PASSAGE) (Reading Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar and Summary) Q. 4.(A) Read the following passage and complete the activities : (10 Marks) A1. Name the following and rewrite : (2) (i) Shades of mehendi : (ii) Instant mehendi is provided by ] (iit) Designs of mehendi liv) Henna gets importance in [ SECTION 1; ENGLISH (HL) a7Henna comes in different shades, from reddish orange to brownish black. The Arabic preference for a black tinge sees them heating the paste before using. A growing trend today is the addition of artificial dyes and coloured stones along with the henna in order to match the attire. This, however, ‘does not last long and cannot be considered as mehendi in its true sense. Zardosi mehendi is the variation of this trend wherein glue is first applied in desired patterns and zari powder of different colours are carefully sprinkled. This lasts only as long as the glue stays and can even be washed off in case of an error, Cones are most popular means of application of mehendi. To suit those in hurry, ready-made patterns and blocks are available for quick and easy application. Tattoos in interesting shades are also available today, providing a means of instant mehendi'. Besides the ease of applying it on and taking off, tattoos also come in previously unseen oriental designs. In addition to the usual paisleys, and ‘creepers, dragons, scorpions and snakes adorn many an arm or shoulder of the fashionably conscious. ‘The attractive hues left behind the deep green henna leaves, have @ special significance during marriages and festivals in many Eastern countries. The customs behind its usage adds to its rich appeal. Through centuries, mehendi hes managed to creatively retain its hold on people from diverse cultures, A2. Match the Column A with Column B : @) py B (@ Arabic mehendi | (a) glue is applied for the pattern, (ii) Zardosi mehendi_| (b) black tinge is prepared by heating mehendi (at) Tattoo) (c) drawn with the help of a cone (iy) Mehendi (4) provides instant designs A3. Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate words from those given in the bracket and rewrite the statements : ‘adorned, instant, pattern, attire, applied] @ (i) The gold ring his fingers. (ii) The young man wore a shirt with a floral (iii) ATM. provides us cash. (iv) The bride looked beautiful in her bridal A4, Doas directed : @ (i) Cones are the most popular means of application of Mehandi (Select the correct positive degree from the alternatives given below and rewrite the statements.) (a) Very few means of application of Mehtendi are as popular as cones. (b) No other means of application of Mehendi are as popular as cones. (c) Cones are as popular as any other means of application of Mchendi. (ii) Henna comes in different shades. (Frame a ‘Wh-question’ to get the underlined word as answer.) AB. How does Mehendi give scope for art? Explain. 2) 48 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. XQ. 4.(8) Write a short summary of the passage given in Q. 4. (A) a and suggest a suitable title. [5 Marks] (SECTION V : WRITING SKILLS) Q. 5. Letter Writing : [5 Marks] Imagine you are Kalpit/Kalpita Kale from B-102, Kokila Apt., Kala Nagar, Khadavi - 421 605 Read the following information and write a letter as per the guidelines. Good News! Good News! Good News! Konkan Tours and Travels, Ratnagiri is arranging a visit to Ganpatipule for school children in vacation > A very beautifull tourist place in Ratnagiri > Famous for Ganesha temple and beautiful beaches > Surrounded by evergreen hills > Peaceful and scente beautiful place > Hurry up! For booking your seat and for more information, contact the Manager, Mr, Vaibhav More or Call on 9867805010 A1. Formal Letter : OR | A2. Informal Letter : Your classmates want to visit Write a letter to your friend Ganpatipule and nearby pienie spots discussing your plans. after the SSC examination. You are the Head boy of your class. Write a letter to the Manager to get details of the tour. Q. 6.(A) Information Transfer : [5 Marks) Al. Verbal to Non-verbal : Read the following paragraphs about ‘The causes of pollution and the possible solutions’ and complete the table that follows. Pollution is the contamination into the natural environment that causes adverse change, Pollution levels are increasing day by day. There are various reasons for it. Air pollution is caused chiefly by industrial pollutants and by increased levels of RSPM due to higher tlow of vehicular traffic. Water pollution is caused to a large extent by industrial effluents and the immersion of POP idols. Sound pollution levels have increased due to blaring loudspeakers during festival time and increased volume of traffic. SECTION 1: ENGLISH (HL) 49In order to solve the problems of air pollution, the chief method seems to be {ree plantation, More and more citizens and NGO's should take up green causes with civie authorities. We need to protect our forest and conserve our mangroves. In order to solve the problem of water pollution, we need to develop effective waste management techniques. Also eco-friendly idols should be used during {estival time, An awareness by the general populace is very necessary to solve the problem of sound pollution. Strict enforcement of decibel levels during occasions and festival time by the police is a must. Pollution Caused by Solution OR A2. Non-verbal to Verbal : Study the following pie-diagram and write a paragraph based on the information given in it : Sources of emissions of Air Pollutants comercial and Meester al Heating 1% owers 2% Res Consumer and Commercial products 8% ‘Transpor- lation / Industry 27% w/ Q. 6. (8) Speech Writing OR View-Counterview : [9 Marks} B1. Speech Writing : Prepare a speech to be delivered by you on ‘Environment Day' Celebration in your school, laying stress on conserving the environment, Use the following points : # Neglecting the threat of nature # Excessive use of nature # Imbalance environment * Deforestation ¢ Tsunami the best example oR NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. XB2. Q.7.(A) Al. A2. Q. 7.8) 81. B2. View-Counterview : Write your counterview on : ~The importance of developing scientific attitude.” You can use the following points : ¢ Helps to fight against social evils. * Develops rational and logical thinking, © Helps to understand latest technology. For betterment of humanity, ¢ Strengthens economy. (SECTION VI : CREATIVE WRITING) Attempt any one of the following : [5 Marks} Expand the Theme : Expand the following idea into 100 words : ‘We are part of nature not apart from it OR News Report : Write a News Report based on the following headline : Developing a story OR Narrating an experience : {5 Marks] Developing a story : Develop a story in about 80-100 words with the following ending. Give a suitable title. why did I count my chickens before they were hatched? OR Narrating an experience : Narrate an experience in about 80-100 words with the following beginning. Give a suitable title : Theard a police siren ... SECTION 1; ENGLISH (HL) BLqT ENGLISH (HL) : ACTIVITY SHEET 2 Time : 3 Hours] [Total Marks : 80 (SECTION I : LANGUAGE STUDY) Q. 1.(A) 1. Do as directed : (Any four) [4 Marks] (2) Make a meaningful sentence using the phrase : ‘on their own. @ (2) Pick out the gerund and use it in your own sentence @ It’s like learning maths. (8) Punctuate the sentence @ A2. Q. 1.8) 52 now can you please tell me what you just heard he said (4) Find out two hidden words of minimum four letters each from the word : (1) satisfaction 6) ‘Complete the word chain of nouns : battles, Do as directed : (Any two) (1) Rewrite the sentence using the past perfect continuous tense ‘We were designing the first Macintosh Computer. (2) Change the voice of the following sentence, beginning with ‘I am...... “Her angry question still shakes me.” (8) Rewrite the following sentence using indirect speech “Could you have done it?” said Einstein to me. Do as directed : (Any one) (1) He saw the danger, but pressed on. (Rewrite as a complex sentence.) (2) Change the given sentence into positive and comparative degree Itis one of the best decisions I have made. NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. X @ [4 Marks} 2 @ @ [2 Marks] @ @(SECTION II : TEXTUAL PASSAGES) a (Reading Skills, Vocabulary and Grammar) Q. 2. (A) Read the following passage and do the activities : 10 marks} Al. Choose from the box and write the features of water and rock in the given table: @ persevering, jealous, humble, determined, beautiful, hard ‘Water Rock To see a world in a grain of sand And a heaven in a witd flower, Hold infinity in the paim of your hand And eternity in an hour = William Blake Something, as tiny as @ grain of sand, can spark off an idea or imagination of a huge significance to the world. One can witness and experience the beauty of Heaven in something as small as wild flower and derive joy forever. Only one should have the eyes and time to see i. Infinity is endless space; but your small palm can hold the destiny of earth through your efforts. Eternity is endless time; but just an hour in your lite can make a difference to the world forever. (Great deeds can surpass the limits of time and space. They never die.) We instinctively turn to outdoor activities and nature as a way of relaxing and enhancing our well being. Nature soothes and nurtures. Nature fulfils and motivates. Nature whispers and commands, Are you listening ? When | do, it eaves me in complete awe, We have a hibiscus plant in our garden. Every fortnight a flower blooms on it- big, bright and tender. Through the day it smiles with the sun and dances with the wind, but as evening approaches, it starts wilting, The morning after, it withers completely and by evening it falls and becomes one with the earth again. The flower comes to life only for a day, yet it does so in full splendour. What if we too lived our lite, however short, to its fullest? We went to a rocky beach and saw the spread of the majestic ocean and the rocks alongside, carved, sculpted and shaped by the water. Water is so gentle rock so hard, yet, as the water flows over it every day, for years, the rock gives in. It takes the shape that the water commands. Our problems are so colossal and we are so small, yet if we persist. A2. Fill in the flow chart that highlights the life of a hibiscus flower. (2) ‘The life of a hibiscus flower 1 32, 43, - SECTION 1; ENGLISH (HL) 53A3._ Pick out four concrete nouns from the passage A AA, Do as directed : @) i) The flower comes to life only for a day. (Pick out the verb and say whether it is Transitive or Intransitive.) a (at) It leaves me in complete awe. (Rewrite beginning...) a AB. Which, do you think, is stronger ~ water or rocks? Justify. 2) Q. 2. (B) Read the following passage and do the activities : (10 Marks) B1. Complete the following : 2) (i) Della's beautiful hair fell about _ «wn (iii) Della sold her lovely long hair .......-...---- could have outshone the Queen of Sheba’s jewels, (iv) Della felt sad on losing her hair because Now, there were two possessions of James Dilingham Young in which they both took a mighty pride, One was Jim's gold watch that had been his father’s and his grandfather's. The other was Della's halt, Had the queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the airshatt, Della would have let her hair hang ‘out the window some day to dry just to depreciate Her Majesty's jewels and gifts. Had King Solomon been the janitor, with all his treasures piled up in the basement, Jim would have pulled out his watch every time he passed, just to see him pluck at his beard from envy. ‘So now Della's beautiful hair fell about her rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters. It reached below her knee and made itself almost a garment for her. And then she did it up again nervously and quickly. Once she faltered for a minute and stood still while a tear or two splashed on the worn red carpet, (On went her old brawn jacket; on went her old brown hat. With a whirl of skirts and with the brilliant sparkle stillin her eyes, she flutiered out the door and down the stairs to the street Where she stopped the sign read: “Mme, Sofronie. Hair Goods of All Kinds.” One flight up Della ran, and collected herself, panting. Madame, large, too white, chilly, hardly looked the “Sofronie” “will you buy my hair?” asked Della. “1 buy hair! said Madame. “Take yer hat off and let's have a sight at the looks of it” Down rippled the brown cascade. “Twenty dollars,’ said Madame, lifting the mass with a practiced hand. “Give it to me quick” said Della. 82. Pick out and rewrite the exact sentences which indirectly imply the following : @ (i) King Solomon would express his jealousy of Jim. (ii) Detla was unhappy about her decision. B3. Write the adjective forms of the following words : 2) () possessions (W) treasures (itt) envy (iv) sparkle 54 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. XB4. Do as directed : A (i) Her hair reached below her knee. (Frame a ‘Wh-question’ to get the underlined part as the answer.) (1) (it) Give tt to me quick, .................? (Add a question tag.) a B5. Gifts that you buy have fixed prices. Explain how the buyer can increase the value of a gift bought for someone very dear in the family. (2) (SECTION III : POETRY) Q. 3. (A) Read the following extract and do the given activities : [5 Marks] A1. Choose the correct alternatives and fill in the blanks : @ () The lines the poet wrote were very ..... {a) bad (b) boring (c) funny (ii) The poet was in a very .......... mood while writing lines. (a) tired (b) happy —_(¢) bored (ui) The poet was a ... man. (a) thin (b) fat (c) monstrous (iv) The servant was a .. - man. (@) thin (b) fat (c} strong | wrote some lines once on a time In wondrous merry mood, ‘And thought, as usual, men would say ‘They were exceeding good. They were so queer, so very queer, | aughed as | would die: Albeit, in the general way, ‘A sober man am 1 I called my servant, and he came; How kind it was of him ‘To mind a slender man like me, He of the mighty limb. “These to the printer,” | exclaimed, ‘And, in my humorous way, | added (as a trifling jest,) “There'll be the devil to pay” A2. (i) Describe the poet’s behaviour when he read the lines he had written. a (ii) Pick out and write the expression that indicates the funny moment. a SECTION 1; ENGLISH (HL) 55A3, Complete the table of rhyming words : § Words | Rhyming words from the poem (D way (i) him Q. 3. (8) Read the following poem and write its appreciation with the help of the following points in a paragraph format : (5 Marks} The Pulley When God at first made Man, Having a glass of blessings standing by; Let us (said He) “pour on him all we can:” Let the world’s riches, which dispersed lie, Contract into a span. So strength first made a way; Then beauty flow, then wisdom, honour, pleasure: When almost all was out, God made a stay, Perceiving that alone of all His treasures Rest in the bottom lay. For if | should (said He) Bostow this jewel also on my creature, He would adore my gifts instead of me, ‘And rest in Nature, not the God of Nature. So both should losers be. Yet let him keep the rest, But keep them with repining restlessness: Let him be rich and weary, that at last, I goodness lead him not, yet weariness May toss him to my breast. ~ George Herbert Points : © The le and the poet of the poem a © Rhyme Scheme a # Figure of speech @ # Central idea /‘Theme @ 56 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. X(SECTION Iv : NON-TEXTUAL PASSAGE) (Reading Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar and Summary) Q. 4. (A) Read the following passage and complete the activities : (10 Marks] AL, Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct words from the passage and rewrite the statements : (2) (j) The butterfly had a....... body and shrivelled .........-s00++ (ii) Sometimes, are exactly what we need in our life. (iii) He the remaining bit of cocoon with a pair of scissors. ‘Aman found @ cocoon. One day a small opening appeared; he sat and watched the butterlly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through the little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as ift had gotten as far as it could and could not go on farther. So the man decided to help the butterfly He took a pair of scissors and snipped the remaining bit of the cocoon. The butterlly could now emerge from the cocoon easily. But something was odd. The butterfly had a swollen body and shrivelled wings. The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected that at any moment, the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract in time, neither happened. In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body ‘and deformed wings. It was never able to fly. ‘What the man in his kindness and haste did not understand was that the restricting cocoon ‘and the struggle required for the butterfly to get through the small opening of the cocoon are nature's way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so thet it is ready for flight as soon as it emerges from its cocoon. Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our lives. if nature allowed us to go through all our life without any obstacles, it would cripple us. We would not be as strong as we could have been. Not only that, we could never fly. A2. Complete the following : @ (i) Feelings of a man for the butterfly (ii) Action taken by the man (iii) Effect of the action : ..... (iv) Moral of the story : A3. Pick out the synonyms for the following words from the passage and rewrite them : (2) (0) to come out= (Gi) make great efforts = it) spoiled shape = (iv) stands in the way of progress A4. Do as directed : (i) ‘The butterfly spent rest of Its life crawling, ‘The rest of its life. (Complete the given statement.) (1) SECTION 1: ENGLISH (HL) 87(li) It is ready for flight, as soon as it emerges from its cocoon. No sooner oo (Complete the given statement.) a AB. What lesson do you learn from this story? @) Q. 4. (8) Write a short summary of the passage given in Q. 4. (A) and suggest a suitable le. [5 Marks] (SECTION V : WRITING SKILLS) Q. 5. Letter Writing : [5 Marks] Attempt any one of the following activities. Read the following snippet and write a letter based on it, Unhealthy Choice? On its employee resources site, an organisation says that fast food is high in calories, fat, sugar, nitrates and salt. It may put people at risk of becoming obese. Pre-packaged snack foods, canned foods, bakery items, frozen dinners, canned and packaged meats should be avoided. Home-made food is always a better option to keep oneself fit and healthy. Alt. Formal Letter : OR | 42. Informal Letter : ‘You are Karan/Kiran Shirke, staying You are Karan/Kiran Shirke, at B/12, Sai Sadan, Sita Bardi, slaying at B/12, Sai Sadan, Sita Bardi, M.G. Road, Nagpur. Your close friend Akshay/Akshaya ts in the habit of eating junk food. Write a letter to himyher with the help awareness among the readers about of the points given in the above M.G. Road, Nagpur. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper requesting him/her to spread the side effects of junk food. snippet. You may add your own points to support your subject Q. 6. (A) Information Transfer : 15 Marks] Al. Verbal to Non-verbal + Read the following information and complete the table on the basis of the given points. Suggest a suitable title : For aman, both physical as well as moral courage are necessary. There is, however, a wide difference between the two. The examples of physical courage are wrestlers and racers. The examples of moral courage are found in the personalities of Swami Vivekanand and Mahatma Gandhi, Both of them had can figures. Physical courage can be acquired through physical exercise, Mental courage can be acquired by exercising the mind which infuses moral courage. ‘The pre-requisite for physical courage is nutrition and diet, whereas for moral, courage it is a strong value system. It is a widely known fact that, for cultivating 58 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. Xmoral courage, it is necessary to keep away from the desires of the material world, and to cultivate physical courage one should be away from dominating others on the basis of their physical strength, Moral courage is more powerful than physical courage. Points Moral courage Physical courage 1, Acquired through 2, Pre-requisite for 3, Keep away from 4, Examples oR A2, Non-verbal to Verbal : Observe the web and transform it into a paragraph by adding your own points : Devotion Determination Sportsmanship o Hardship Optimism Dedication Q. 6. (B) Speech Writing OR View-Counterview : [5 Marks} B1. Speech Writing : Prepare a speech to be delivered at an interschool competition. The subject given to you is ‘Importance of Festivals in Indian culture’. Use the following points. © ‘Testimony to our diverse tradition and culture # An environment of cultural harmony * Celebration irrespective of religion, caste and bond of humanity # Forgetting enmity bond of love © Moral, ethical, social values of life entertainment, B2. View-Counterview Write a counterview on the issue ‘Advantages of Cashless Transactions’. ‘Take the help of the points given below : © Convenience © Curbing back money © Preventing tax evasion © Saving paper © Preventing illegal transactions SECTION 1; ENGLISH (HL) 59(SECTION VI : CREATIVE WRITING) Q. 7. (A) Do any one of the following : [5 Marks} A1. Expansion of idea Expand the following idea into a paragraph of 100 words : “Pride goes before a fall” OR A2. News Report : Write a news report based on the given headline : Traffic Disrupted on Highway for three hours Q. 7. (B) Developing a story OR Narrating an experience : [5 Marks) B1. Developing a story : Develop a story suitable to the beginning given below. Iwas alone at home one day when. Suggest a suitable title. oR B2. Narrating an experience : Narrate an experience of your own with the ending"...... and those are words that I will never forget.’ Write it in about 100 words. 60 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. XqT ENGLISH (HL) : ACTIVITY SHEET 3 ‘Time : 3 Hours] [Total Marks : 80 (SECTION I : LANGUAGE STUDY) Q. 1.0) Al, Do as directed : (Any four) [4 Marks] (1) Make a meaningful sentence of your own using the phrase a “to look into’ (2) Pick out the infinitive from the sentence and use it in your own sentence ‘There is no greater violence than to deny the dreams of our children, a (8) Identify the type of sentence What does science not do for us? a (4) Spot the error in the following sentence and rewrite it : ‘The novel was publishing in 1952, a (8) Complete the word chain of adjectives : pretty + y SaaS aaa a A2. Do as directed : (Any two) [4 Marks] (1) Rewrite the sentence using the present perfect tense of the verb @ You will feel the joy of having contributed. (2) Rewrite the following sentence using Indirect Specch 2) “I made some money yesterday he explained. (8) Prepare a word register of 4 words related to the word ‘restaurant. @ Q. 1. (B) Do as directed : (Any one) [2 Marks] (2) Use the given two words in one meaningful sentence @ wriggled, disapproval (2) Analyse the sentence and identify the clauses @) I knew that I must tell this man the truth, SECTION 1; ENGLISH (HL) 61(SECTION II : TEXTUAL PASSAGES) (Reading Skills, Vocabulary and Grammar) Q. 2. (A) Read the following passage and do the activities : [10 Marks} Al. Arrange the following incidents from Steve Jobs’ life in proper sequence based on this passage : @ (0) Jobs married Laurene. (Gi) Jobs returned to Apple Ine. (ii) Jobs started Next, (iv) Jobs got fired. My second story is about love and loss. | found what | loved to do early in life. Woz (Steve Wozniak) and | started Apple when I was 20. In 10 years Apple had grown from just the two of us in a garage into a $2 billn company. And then | got fired. It was devastating. But something slowly began to dawn on me- | stil oved what I did. And so | decided to start over. The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life. During the next five years, | started @ company Next, another company named Pixar, and fell in love with an amazing woman who would become my wife. Pixar is now the world's most successful animation studio, Apple bought Next. | returned to Apple and the technology we developed at Next is at the heart of Apple's current renaissance. And Laurene and | have a wonderful family together. ‘Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith. The only way to do great work: is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. A2._ explain how Jobs reacted later on, after the shock of being fired from Apple. (2) A3, Match the words / phrases in Column A with their meanings in Column B : 2) Column A Column B (renaissance _| (a) causing great destruction (ii) to start over (b) dismissed from a job (id) fired (c) revival (iv) devastating (d) to begin again A4, Doas directed : @ () You haven't found it. (Name the tense of the verbs underlined to include Time and Aspect.) (ii) Life hits you in the head. (Rewrite in the present perfect continuous tense.) AB. What does this second story of Jobs convey to you? Explain. @ 62 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. XQ. 2. (B) Read the following passage and do the activities: [10 A B1. Choose the correct options from the brackets and fill in the blanks : @ (younger, eighty, twenty, Interval) (1) Twent over during the _........... and sat down beside her. (ii) None of us are getting any (ii) twas .________... years ago. (iv) Chad - francs to last me the rest of the month. | caught sight of her at the play and in answer to her call. | went over during the interval and sat down beside her. It was long since | had last seen her and, if someone had not mentioned her name, | hardly think I would have recognised her. She addressed me brightly “Well, its many years since we first met. How time does fly! We're none of us getting any younger. Do you remember the first time | saw you? You asked me to luncheon” Did | remember? It was twenty years ago and | was living in Paris. | had a tiny apartment and | was earning barely enough money. She had read a book of mine and had written to me about it. | answered, thanking her, and presently I received from her another letter saying she was passing through Paris and would like to have @ chat with me. But her time was limited and the only free moment she had was on the following Thursday and would | give her a litle luncheon at Foyot's afterwards? Foyot's is a restaurant and it was so far beyond my means that I had never even thought of going there. | had eighty francs (gold francs) to last me the rest of the month and a modest luncheon should not cast more than fiftoon. If | cut out coffee for the next twa weeks, | could manage well enough. B2. Where and when did they decide to have hincheon? @) B3. Find out the ‘Synonyms’ from the passage for the following words : @) (i) A set of rooms (it) Acknowledged (iii) Handle (iv) Directed a remark B4. Doas directed : (2) (i) [hardly think about it. (Begin the sentence with ‘How...!) (it) She had read a book of mine, (Begin the sentence with ‘Hadn't...?) B5. ir you were in the place of the narrator, how would you have reacted in the given situation? 2) SECTION 1: ENGLISH (HL) 63(SECTION III : POETRY) | Q. 3.(A) Read the following extract and do the given activities : [5 Marks) Al, Find two correct statements from the given alternatives for each of the following : @) (a) The summ; ry of the poem "The Pulley’ is : () to focus on the mechanical operation of a pulley. Gi) to teach a lesson to a creation (man) by the Creator (God) (iti) to know the different gifts bestowed on man by God, (iv) to remind man about his Creator in his exhaustion. (v) God pulled man towards Him by making him restless and weary. (b) In the poem, ‘The Pulley’ is considered (i) a mechanical device (8) a gift to mankind (iil) an image to lit objects (iv) an image by which God compels people to become devout For if | should (said He) Bestow this jewel also on my creature, He would adore my gifts instead of me, ‘And rest in Nature, not the God of Nature, ‘So both should losers be. Yet let him keep the rest, But keep them with repining restlessness Let him be rich and weary, that at last, If goodness lead him not, yet weariness May toss him to my breast. A2. Explain the reason why rest is withheld from man by God. @ A3. Give an example of Paradox from the poem. @ Q. 3.(B) Read the following poem and write its appreciation with the help of the given points in a paragraph format : [5 Marks] ‘Where the mind is without fear ... Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high Where knowledge is free Where the world has not been broken up into fragments By narrow domestic walls Where words come out from the depth of truth Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection 64 NAVNEET PRACTICE PAPERS : STD. XWhere the clear stream of reason has not lost its way Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit Where the mind is led forward by Thee Into ever-widening thought and action Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake. Rabindranath Tagore Points : © The title and the name of the poet a Rhyme scheme a # Figure of speech a ¢ Theme / Central idea @ (SECTION IV : NON-TEXTUAL PASSAGE) (Reading Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar and Summary) Q. 4.(A) Read the following passage and complete the activities : [10 Marks} Al. Complete the web by writing the correct words from the passage: (2) da wo Apples are delicious and crunchy and one of the most popular fruits. The health conscious and “fitness freaks’ and those who believe in the concept that ‘health is wealth’ favour this sweet and juicy fruit. An apple is packed with rich phyto-nutrients and is truly indispensable for optimal health. The antioxidants in the apple fruit have much health promoting and disease prevention properties; thus truly justifying the adage : “An apple a day keeps the doctor away’ ‘Apples are obtained from the medium-sized tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. The apple tree originated in the mineral-rich mountain ranges of Kazakhstan, and is now being cultivated in ‘many parts of the world. The apple fruit is oval or pear-lke in shape. The outer skin has different colours depending upon the cultivar type. Internally, the juiey pulp can range from the off-white to the cream in colour and has a mix of a mild and sweet and tart taste. The seeds of the apple are inedible because of their bitter taste. Hundreds of varieties of apples are either eaten as table fruits or as dessert. Some varieties of apples are sought-after for cooking and baking too. A2. Complete the following : @) canal (—> (i) An apple is packed properties of the apple fruit : ‘—> (ii) The antioxidants ‘9/Navneet Practice Papers : Std. X (2023) [D0679 65