Past Papers Answor Shoot No. Sig. of Invigilator, ENGLISH COMPULSORY HSSC-II SECTION — A (Marks 20) lowed: 25 Minutes Section-A Is compulsory and comprises pages 1-2, All parts of this section are to be answered on GROUP the question paper itseif. It should bo completed in the first 25 minutos and handed over to the Centre Superintendent. Deleting/overwriting Is not allowed. Do not use lead pencil. 4 Clrole the correct option 1. o @ w wa ” ow ay (ay ww Co) “The Dying Sun’ is wntten by: A Sir James Joans 8. ©. Stephen Leacock . David Daichos in End of Term’ criticizes the: ‘A. System of Entry Tests 8 ©. Daily grind of Schoo! “The Man Who Was A Hospitar is afin A Fable 8. ©. Sentimental comedy o. ‘The numerical strength of China is: ‘A. Juxtaposition of persons B. Burden on the economy of China A/B/C/D. Each part carries one mark. 4c. Squire GF. Lamb ‘System of Examinations Rigorous and boring school system Humorous Exaggeration Scientific short story ©. Attreat tits existence D. —_Acompact whole that tends to bacome power Dozy was a ‘A Bit scholar American scholar ©. Dutch scholar D. ish scholar Peniciin was antisopt A antici 8. Chemical © Natural D. Vital Hitch Hiking means To: A Travelby tucks B. Travel by geting foe rides from passing vehicles ©. Travelon camels D. Travel by Desert patrol cars Mr, Chips was bom in A 18400 B. 18420 ©. 184d DB. 1848.0 “Good-Bye, Mr. Chips" aa: A Historical Novel 8. Fantasy Novel Biographical Novel 0. Psychological Novel What doos Mr. Chips rely on as a signal indicating that tis time to eat? A Mrs. Weckett 8, The schoo! Bell © Boys D. His clock Pago tof 2 (Eng. Comp L* aPast Papers DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING HERE (X) Choose the CORRECT spelling: ‘A Mediocre B.— Midorere C.— Mideoere D. — Medlocar (xll) Never before was 0 prosperous, A Andalusia B Ceuta Cordova D. Egypt (xi) Choose the CORRECT sentenct A. Tho sceneries of Kashmir are beautiful. B. The sceneries of Kashmiris boautfu ©. Tho.scenery of Kashmiris beaut. D. The acenery of Kashmir are beautiful (Xv) Iknow the worian whose child was hurt The undertined word is a/an: A. Relative pronoun B. Reflexive pronoun ©. Emphatic pronoun D. Personal pronoun (xv) This horse never kicks. The underined word Is a/an: A Transitive verb B. _Intranstive verb ©. Adverb D. Adjective (ev) Knocking at the gate, he demanded admission. The underlined word is a/an: A Gerund B. Pattie ©. Partciple adjective 0. Advert (evi) He wore a turban made of sik. The underined part of sentence is a/an: A Adjective phrase B Advert phrase ©. Adjective clause D. —Adverb clause (oi) “His courage won him honour, is @ sentence: A Compound B Complex ©. Compound complex D. Simple (ix) He walked the end ofthe street. Choose the correct prepostion. A To BTW © By ne (%) He replied that he would come, The underlined part ofthe sentence is alan: A Advert clause B. Adjective clause ©. Adverb phrase D. Noun clause For Examiner's use only: ‘Total Marks: 20 Marks Obtained: 2a 1008 (9 — Page 2 of ng. Comp Ly"Past Papers ENGLISH COMPULSORY HSSC-II GROUP -| a) QF is Time allowed: 2:35 Hours Total Marks Sections B and C: 80 NOTE: Sections ‘B’ and ‘C’ comprise pages 1-2 and questions therein are to be answered on the separately provided answer book. Answer all the questions from Section ‘B’ and Section ‘C’. Use supplementary answer sheet i.e. Sheet-B if required. Write your answers neatly and legibly. ‘SECTION ~ B (Marks 40) Q.2 Attempt ALL the questions in about 40 to 80 words each. (7x4 28) () What do we feel when we try to discover the nature and purpose of the universe which surrounds our home in space and time? (W) Why does the writer David Daiches call the summer holidays, ‘Mythical’? Explain with reference to the lesson ‘End of Term’ (ii) There is a poitical and ideological barrier between the West and the Communist China, Explain the difference between the two opposite worlds. OR. Do you think that ‘The Man Who Was A Hospitat’is a fine example of humourous exaggeration. Elaborate (Ww) The study of the population growth indicates one of the greatest paradoxes of our time. Discuss with reference to ‘Hunger and Population Explosion’ -OR- ‘What was the economic status of Spain during the Muslim Caliphate? (W) Write an appreciation or ertcism of Churchil’s views in regard to the study of Latin, Greek and English ‘and their value in earning a living (wi) Give an idea of the size of the Sahara. How does Lamb compare it with England? (vi) Surgeon — General of the united forces said, ‘Fleming like Pasteur has opened up a whole world of science’. Comment. -OR- Why was Mustafa Kamal called ‘Ata Turk’? @.3 Answer the following questions on “Good-Bye, Mr. Chips” in about 60 to 78 words each: () The character of Mr. Chips is a superb stroke of the writer's pen. Comment 06, -OR- Katherine Bridges was a radical socialist, Discuss (i) Chips, a year later after Katherine's death carries a new confidence into lfe at Brookfield and becomes not ust respected but loved. Comment. 06 Page 1 of 2(Eng. Comp L)Note: a4 as a7 SECTION ~ (Marks 40) Attompt ALL the questions. ‘Suppose you work as a staff reporter for a newspaper. Wr a survey report rom the staf reporter on the poto vaccination awareness programme in your town or ct. Your report should cover the following aspects (Need for such a progamme (ja People’s response (iil) ‘The benefits of the programme 8. Correct the following paragraph for the kinds of errors listed in the brackets, There are sik crorsin all Reswrite the paragraph as you have revised it (Errors in the use of Speling, Noun, Tense, subject-verb agreement, adjective and preposition) Hypertention or high biood pressure is a common condition that wil catch up with most peoples who lve into older age. Blood pressure isthe force of blood pressing against the walls of our arteries when t's to high; raise the hearts workload and can cause seriously damage to the arterés. Overtime, uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the risk forheart disease, stroke and kicney disease b. Use any FOUR of the following Phrasal Verbs / Idioms in sentences: () Califor (i) Teteltupon (ii) Te look ater (v) Toturnadeatearto (v) —_ Intheair (i) Yeoman’s service (vi) Inhotwaters Read the following passage and answer the questions appended to ‘One of the most important emerging issues in Pakistani academia is the debate between the Natural sciences (what we traditonally know as science subjects) and human sciences (social sciences and humanities combined). With the emergence of a narrative that advocates the systematic exciusion of the humsn sciences from the academia, and with the appointment of ‘science faculty as administrators n General category universities, itis obvious that policy makers, do not see an active future for the human sciences. It isin this light that educationists may view the decline of what is known as a ‘reading habit’ among students at the university level, while other factors also have a great role tc play. | believe that the emphasis on Natural sciences as the ‘saviour discipline is the major reason for students’ lack of interest in reading history, iterature and philosophy. Reading books is no longer fashionable and a cursory survey of any university classroom attests to the veracity of this claim. Young readers who due to their fixation with the ‘smart-phone age, demand quick and easy fixes. They would rather google and read short articles than try to access the original scurce. Questions: () Whyis reading books no longer fashionable? (ii) Why we do not see active future for human sciences? (ii) White a précis of the given passage in about one third of its original length and suggest a suitable tile Write an essay in about 280 - 300 words on ONE of the following topics: (i) Myldea of a Happy Lfe Outline: Everyman has his own idea of a happy life ~ Leisure, carefree mind ~ money, achievements Past Paper 2 lead to a happy life ~ serving humanity is another aspect of a happy fe, contentment yet another. ‘Your own subjective view — summing up. (i) AGood citizen Quttine: (One who never inficts pain ~ Loves his neighbours ~ has always the weifare of his country at his 5. SSS SSRBRSBRP SESS RBSRRSESRPRSRSRSRSSRSRETReeeeeeeeee:Past Papers _ Si rotwo. [ Answer Sheet No, Sig. of Candidate, Sig. of Invigilator. ENGLISH COMPULSORY HSSC-I SECTION — A (Marks 20) Time allowed: 25 Minutos GROUP II NOTE: Section-A is compulsory and comprises pages 1-2. All parts of this section are to be answered on the question paper itself. it should be completed in the first 25 minutes and handed over to the Centro Superintendent. Deleting/overwriting is not allowed. Do not use lead pencil, 2.1 Circle the correct option ie. A/ B/C/D. Each part carries ono mark. (He was a lad of great promise The underlined part of the sentence is: A Adjective clause B. Noun phras ©. Adjective phrase D. Advert phrase (twas one. the tower clock. Choose the correct preposition A oF B By Clams inl Don (ii) Life needs sultabie ‘conditions for ts appearance. A Physical 8. Chemical ©. Blological D. Environmental (¥) "End of Term’ is a/an: A Analytical essay 8. Expository essay Autobiographical essay D. Persuasive essay (v) ‘The Man Who Was A Hospitals written by A JC Squire 8. David Daiches © Stephen Leacock D. Jerome. K. Jerome (v) —‘Fidgets' means: A Peacefulness B. Movements ©. Frigiity D. Gadgets (vil) Humour in ‘My Financial Career’ is achioved by: ‘A. The exaggerated situation and short clips of dialogue B. The bank staff laughing at the wrltor ©. The manager assuming the writer a detective D. The wiiter for not knowing the services of the bank (vil) Ummayad dynasty was overthrown in the year: A 752AD B 753AD © 75000 ©. 751AD () made the picture of germs. A Fleming 8. Metchnoft © Lister D. Pasteur (3) The name of the doctor who attended Mr. Chips was A Dr. Crippen Br. Merivaie © Dr. Thorndyke D. Chatteris Page 1 of (Eng. Compt)"Past Papers DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING HERE (8) Brookfield was an old foundation and was established as a grammar schoo! in the reign of A Edward 1 B. Edward IT © Queen Victoria D. Queen Elizabeth (l)_-Mr. Chips had row with Ralston because: ‘A. Both held views poles apart in all aspects B. _Raiston hadn't raised the status of Brookfield Ralston had punished a boy D. Chips ald’ ike him as he had relations with wealthy fellows (8) Choose the Correct spetting: A Bideravegantly B.Extravegently ©. Extravegantly D. — Extravagantly (xiv) Mustafa Kamal regarded Fez ‘A Modernism 8. Panty © Feudalism D. Secularism (1) Choose the correct sentence: A. He asked me whather ether of the applicants were suitable 8. Heasked me whether either of the applicant were suitable He asked me whether eth of the applicants was suitable D. _Heasked me whether either of the applicant was suttable (vi) One must not boast of ones own success. The underlined word is alan: ‘A. Indefinite pronoun 8. Relative pronoun © Distributive pronoun 0. Demonstrative pronoun (vl) Children love making mud castles. The underlined word is a/an: ‘A Pariciple adjective B Advert © Gorund D. Present participle (vil) He comes here daly, The underined word is aan A Adverb of quantity B. — Adverb of place © Advert of Frequency D. Advert of time (x) You wil pass if you work hard, The undertined word is a/an: ‘A Adversative conjunction 8. Sub-ordinating conjunction ©. Coordinating conjunction D. Compound conjunction (000) | both thanked him and rewarded him. This sentence is: A Compound 8. Compound complex © Simple D. Complex For Examiner's use only: Marks Obtained: Teta Maks: [=] dik 20a 1001 G9 — Page 2 of2(6ng, Comp UYSSSR SREB BBRBRBBEBRBHRBRBBEBBHBBEBBBeeeseeeeeess Past Papers _ ‘ » ENGLISH COMPULSORY HSSC-II 4 wy GROUP - II Time allowed: 2:35 Hours Total Marks Sections B and C: 80 NOTE: Sections ‘B’ and ‘C’ comprise pages 1-2 and questions therein are to be answered on the separately provided answer book. Answer all the questions from Section ‘B’ and Section ‘C’. Use supplementary answer sheet i.e. Sheet-B if required. Write your answers neatly and legibly. SECTION ~B (Marks 40) @.2 Attempt ALL the questions in about 40 to 50 words each. (7x42 28) () Why are there few planetary systems in the universe? (i) The lesson “Using the Scientific Method’ helps us understand, how the use of scientific method has improved living conditions and changed people. Comment. (ii) How would you comment on the writer's behaviour in the bank? -OR- Describe the importance and popularity of the sikworm industry in France. (jv) What does Arthur Hop craft of the guardian say about the children after visiting a nutrition centre in Kenya? -OR- Desoribe briefly the industrial development during the reign of Abd-ul-Rahman Itt (¥) How did Fleming react to Lord Moran's comment, ‘Happy is he who already belonged to history in his: ‘own life time’ (vi) ‘China's numerical strength tends to become a power and not a threat to its existence’ Elaborate, (wi) What have public heath measures to do with increase in population? -OR- David Daiches possesses a remarkable memory and tells even the minute detail of bygone days. Elaborate, with reference to the lesson ‘End of Term 2 ‘Answer the following questions on “Good-Bye, Mr. Chips” in about 60 to 75 words each: (The Nove! tals the simple and elegant tale of Mr Chipping and his coming of age Comment 08 oR. How did Katherine Bridges give a new dimension tothe future of Brooke? (i) The guifbetween the past and future is alvays unbridgeable. When they come together, there is bound to be discord. Comment with reference to Mr. Chips’ row with Ralston 06 Page 1 of 2 (Eng. Comp LySECTION ~ C (Marks 40) Attempt ALL the questions. ‘Suppose you work as a staff reporter for a newspaper. Write @ survey report on the dilapidated condition of the historical buildings. Your report should cover the following aspects: () Condition of afferent historical buildings (®) Why historical heritage be savea? (ji) Survey report made by the authorities (iv) Measures to be taken to preserve them (¥) Suggestions @ Correct the following paragraph for the kinds of errors listed in the bracket. There are six errors in all, Re-write the paragraph as you have revised it (Errors in the use of wrong tense, pronoun, subject-verb agreement, article, adjective and speling) Wars connot be fight without youngmen, and its the youth of a country which have to pay the maximum penalty during a war. They fight and is kiled and the weak and an old are left to carry on the next genaration. Many bravely youngmen would have developed into ‘great poets and scientists i they had not gone to the wars. b, Use any FOUR of the following Phrasal Verbs / Idioms in sentences: (0 Break into ()— Gveup ) Up-to-date (From hand to mouth —(v)_—_Bury the hatchet (vi) Bone of contention (vil) Apple of ones eye Read the following passage and answer the questions appended to it: Pakistan has seen dramatic increase in rates of diabetes prevalence and incidences over recent years and key risk for diabetes, obesity, in young people is rising concomitantly rapidly in Pakistan especially in the cities and towns, Regular physical activity, maintaining a normal body weight and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. Modern lifestyles. use of unbalanced and unhealthy diet, increasing trend of junk and fast food, soft drinks, smoking being overweight, obesity, physical inactivity, stress, depression and changing sleeping patterns ‘may be considered as higher risk factors for developing diabetes, Making changes to your life that increase your enjoyment level would maintain blood glucose levels. Getting regular exercise, saying your prayers regulariy and following religion are excellent ways to overcome stress, depression and diabetes. Questions: (i) What has modem life style to do with diabetes? (W) How can we reduce the risk of diabetes? Write a précis of the given passage in about one third ofits original length and suggest a suitable tite, Write an essay in about 250 - 300 words on ONE of the following topics: () Water Security Challenges in Pakistan Quttine: ‘Water i life ~ hydrological cycle disturbed due to climatic changes ~ existing dams not ‘enough — water security cycle requires new look —need to increase water storage capacity = awareness programmes ~ summing up. (i) Why | love Pakistan Outline: Concept of Patriotism - our birth place — has given identity ~ historical background ~ your own ‘subjective reasons ~ summing up. 2H 601 GH Page 2 of 2 (Eng Comp L) Past Papers_ 02 02 12 BRS RBRBRBRBRBRBRBSBRBRBRBSBSBRBBRBRBRBRPRBRSBRPSRPRBRBPRRRESETi lower Past Papers S Answer Shoot No. Sig. of Invigilator.. ENGLISH COMPULSORY HSSC-II ‘SECTION — A (Marks 20) 25 Minutes GROUP | NOTE: Section-A is compulsory a comprises pages 1-2. All parts of this section are to be an: fered on the question paper itself. It should be completed in the first 25 minutes and handed over to the Contre Superintendent. Delating/overwriting is not allowed. Do not use lead pencil Circle the correct option i.e. A/B/C D. Each part carrios one mark. o 0 i) ow “ wi) ip (wi) oo 9 Choose the correct spellings: A Schizophrania 8. Shizophrania ©. Shizophrenia D. Schizophrenia ‘Another star wandering bindly happened to come near the sun. ago. A Onebillion years B. One thousand years ©. Two thousand years ©. One milion years The writer offended a lot of parents by tolling them that their son: A Could not be a doctor B. Was alazy bluttor ©. Had nervous habits D. Had health problems ‘The most important step in China's domestic policy has been: A. Absence of Automobiles B. The Agricutural Communes C. _Proletarian Cultural Revolution D. Economic decentralization ‘The title “Jewel of the World’ was conferred upon the Muslim Caliphate in Spain in the reign of A AbHakam B. AbdalRehman ©. Abd-al-Rehman-it D. AbdabRehmantiL ‘The year 1945 proved a milestone in the if of Alexander Fleming as he was: A. Declared the best scientist B. Knighted ©. Able to discover penicilin D. Awarded Nobel Prize Aer being defeated by the Turks, the Greeks were stranded in the town of year the bank of Mediterranean. A Sakaya Bo Ankara © Anatolia D. tami “Thovah he worked very hard, he could not achieve the desived result. The underined part of sentence is a/ an: A Main clause B. Noun clause ©. Adverb clause D. Advert phrase ‘The company offered him the post of a manager, The underlined part of the sentence is aan: A. Subject complement B. Direct object ©. Indirect object D. Object complement “The man in dark clothes was shouting atthe top of his voice. The underlinad part of the sentence is a/an: A Adjective clause B Adverb phrase ©. Noun phrase D. Adjective phrase Page 1 of 2(Eng. Comp ONy"*Past Papers_ DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING HERE (+) The principal punished those who broke the furniture. The underlined word is a/an: ‘A Indefinite pronoun 8, Demonstrative pronoun C. Demonstrative adjective D. Relative pronoun (ji) want to buy the new edition which has been published recently, This is alan: ‘A. Compound Complex sentence 8. Simple sentence © Compound sentence D. Complex sentence (xii) The Children always enjoy playing in the street. The under lined word is a/an ‘A Intransitve verb 8. Gerund cc. Partciple D. Transitive verb (xiv) You must run fast last you miss the train. The underlined word is alan: A Infinitive 8B. Conjunction __Interjection D. reposition («) Which of the following sentences is correct ‘A. The players are in the ground as well as the captain. 8. The players as well as the captain is in the ground, ©. The players as well as the captain are in the ground. D. _The captain as well as the players are in the ground, (bai) The judgment of the undergraduates is perverted by the charm of athletic sports. The undertined word can be replaced by. ‘A Brought fo wrong use 8. Overtumed ©. Reversed D. — Detracted (vi) Abd-al-Rehman had acaulline features and red halr. The word which can best replace the undertined word is: A Aduck tke B. Aneagle lke © Acrow tke BD. Apigeon tke (Gail) Before joining Brookfield, Mr. Chips had taught at__school for one year, A Harrow 8 Mebury ©. Oxford D. Cambridge (en) ‘succeeded Ralston as the Headmaster at the age of 34 A Mr Chatteris 8 Mr. Chips Wetherby D. John Rivers (a) The name of the boy who visited Chips a day before his death was: A Coley 8 Collingwood ©. Greyson ©. Linfors For Examiner's use only: Total Marks: 20 ‘Marks Obtained: 2a 1901169 — Page 2of 2{Eng. Comp ON)Past Papers Be ENGLISH COMPULSORY HSSC-Il 6 GROUP -! Total Marks Sections B and ‘Sections ‘B' and ‘C' comprise pages 1-2 and questions therein are to be answered on the separately provided answer book. Answer all the questions from Section ‘B’ and-Section ‘C’. Use supplementary answer sheet i.e. Sheet-B if required. Write your answers neatly and legibly. SECTION ~ B (Marks 40) 2.2 Attempt ALL the questions in about 40 to 50 words each. (7x 4= 28) ()_ Whyis the universe so frightening when we think about itin comparison to our planet? (What were our ancestors afraid of which science has enabied us to overcome? (ii) Why was the writer se excited about the arrival of the week-end in his early school days? -OR. How did J.C. Squite come to find that the simple act of throwing books into the river was not an task? (WV) Why did the writer believe that he did a great favour to his doctor by visiting him on that occasion? -OR- ‘Mao says that itis the people and not things which are decisive. Comment in the light of ‘China's Way to Progress’ (V) How did Abd-alRehman-Il! prove himself as illustrious a ruler as his grand predecessor, ‘Abd-a-Reham -1? (v) Churchill was competed to be taught English in place of Latin and Greek. How did itturn out to be @ blessing in disguise? (vi) Why could penicitin not have been discovered in the most sophisticated laboratories of America? -OR- Give an account of Pasteur's treatment of Hydrophobia and how did he cure the first patent suffering from it? €.3._ Answer the following questions on “Good-bye, Mr, Chips” in about 60 to 75 words each: i) How did Mr. Chips win his first round at Brookfield? . 06 or. Wat turned out to be the root cause of quae between Ralston and Me Chips? (i) ‘That astonishing gir wife made a new man of Chips. Elaborate in the light of marned life of Katherine and Mr. Chips. 06 Pa 1 0f2 (Eng. Comp ON)Past Papers ‘Attempt ALL the question: ‘Suppose you are working as a member of an inteligence agency. In view of the recent security threats, to the educational institutions, make @ survey report to point out any loopholes in the security arrangements. Your report should cover the following aspects: os ()—_Secunty arrangements atthe entrance (i) The state of boundary wals et. (i) The quality of manpower / equipment (iv) Suggestions to enhance it further 5 a. Correct the following paragraph for the kinds of errors listed in the bracket. There are six errors in all. Re-write the paragraph as you have revised it (Errors in the use of adverb, Pronoun, noun, articles, verb and spelling) 06 People speak and behave different depending on where they are and whom they are. For ‘example, you would introduce yourself in different way to your best friend, to very young child, oF to your teacher. This aspect of language known as ‘register’. The word register is, used to discribe the variety of different way in which we talked b. Use any FOUR of the following Phrasal Verbs / Idioms in sentenc () After one’s own he: (By Word of mouth (il) Come to grief (iv) Lead by the nose () Make up with (W) Give out (vi) Fal in with Read the following passage and answer the questions appended to It: Teaching even more than most other professions, has been transformed during the last hundred years from a small highly skilled profession, to a large and important branch of the public service. The profession has a great and honourable tradition extending from the dawn of history Until recent times, but any teacher in the modem world who allows himself to be inspired by the ideas of his predecessors is likely to be made sharply aware that its not his function o teach what he thinks, but promote such beliefs and prejudices as are thought useful by his employers. In ancient times, teachers were not a part of an organized profession, and no control was exercised ‘over what they taught. tis true that a few like Socrates and Plato were punished for their doctrines but such incidents did not interfere withthe spread of their thoughts. Questions: (How has the profession of teaching undergone a change during the last hundred years? 02 (ii) How were the teachers very different in ancient times from their counterparts today? 02 (ii) Write a précis of the given passage in about one third of its original length and suggest a suitable tite, “2 .7 Write an essay in about 250 ~ 300 words on ONE of the following topics: 12 () The Future Of Pakistan Qutline: Introduction — problems faced by us ~terrorism ~poor economy ~ energy crisis - solutions ~ conclusion (il) The Role of Media ‘Outline: Introduction — to inform/educate people ~to criticize the policies of Government - to follow a code of conduct — to know the limits ~ conclusion