Al-Qadir Jinnah Science Academy

Examination Paper Class Total Marks Obtained Marks Sign

1nd Term English Part-I BA -I 100
(Section A)
1. Explain with reference to the context any TWO of the followings: 7
(i) Then practice losing farther, losing faster;
Places and names and where it was you went. (2006 Group II, 2010 Group I)
(ii) Perhaps the plaintive numbers flow
For old, unhappy, far-off things,
And battles long ago
2. Attempt any TWO of the following questions.  (220 Words Each) 10
(i) Why did the song of solitary reaper impress by maiden song?
(ii) "One Art" is the art of losing. How can we master this art? Explain. (2005 Group II)
3. Attempt any TWO of the following questions. 10
(i) Why does Eva turn down every offer of Rosen in "Take Pity"?
(ii) Why is Uncle James annoyed at, or offended or angry with Philip, and how does Philip react to James’
talk with him?
(Section B)
4 . Read the following passage and answer the questions given at the end. (Your own constructed
answers will fetch you better marks.)  25
A person who is aware of his duties and rights in his society in a good citizens. He knows that he is a
member of a group with which he is associated by a thousand and one ties. He realizes that he should live
in harmony with other members of society. Man cannot live without a society. He cannot live alone. He
must live with his fellow human beings. But living in a society means cooperation with other members of
that society. When you live in a society, you have to live as others live. You have to accept the conditions
and traditions that a society prescribes for its members. These conditions and standards of behaviour are
for the common good and welfare of the society and individuals. Society gives you some rights and some
duties A good citizen does his best to do his duty to the society. He always keeps in view the interests of
his society and state. He lives a clean and honest life. He keeps away from such activities that may harm the
interests of his fellow citizens. A good citizen is aware of the fact that his is indebted to his society in many
ways. He knows that the labour and work of countless persons have enriched his life. His life, to a very great
extent, depends on others. He has received much in material and spiritual benefits from others. It is only
just and right that he should pay his debts. How does a good citizen pay his debts to the society? By living a
useful and fruitful life. He lives not for himself alone. He lives for others. He pays his taxes. He takes keen
interest in the affairs of his state. He does not live in isolation. He is not selfish. He is tolerant, kind and
virtuous.
Questions:
(i) Give a suitable title to passage. (ii) Who is a good citizen? (iii) Why is society formed?
(iv) What are the duties of a good citizen? (v) Give other words for: (a) Harmony (b) Prescribe (c)
Indebted (d) Isolation
(vi) Make a precis of the passage in about 100 words.
5. Write a dialogue between a father and son on Generation gap.