MALAPPURAM DISTRICT PANCHAYATH-VIJAYABHERI

FIRST YEAR HIGHER SECONDARY/VHSE SERIES TEST 1 JAN 2024

ENGLISH
VERSION D Time: 1 hr 15 m
Marks:40

Questions 1-4 Answer ALL questions. Each question carries 1 score.

“I stood upon the hills, when heaven’s wide arch
Was glorious with the sun’s returning march”
1. Identify the poet.
2. “Heaven’s wide arch” is an example of………….
“I think he’s lost his will to live.”
3.Who speaks these words?
4.Imagine you approach a travel agency to enquire about the best tour packages available.
Make a request that you would make to the travel agent.

Questions 5-7 Answer any TWO questions. Each question carries 2 scores.
5.Do you think it was proper on the part of Mr Gupta to tell a lie to Mrs Clifford about her
son?
6. What is Rudyard Kipling’s approach to success and failure in the poem “IF”?
7.Use the correct forms of the verbs given in brackets.
My mother usually……………….(cook) rice. Now she …………………………(make) biriyani.

Questions 8-11 Answer any THREE questions. Each question carries 4 scores.
8.In the lesson Quest for a Theory of Everything, Kitty Gail Fergusson highlights the role of
Jane Wilde in the life of Stephen Hawking. Comment on the influence of Jane Wilde in
making Stephen the Supernova of Physics.
9. “The ignited mind of the youth is the most powerful resource on the earth”. We know that
the youngsters play a major role in moulding the future of a nation. Write a paragraph on the
role of youth in building a nation.
10. Elaborate the meaning of the given lines.
Only the actions of the just
Smell sweet and blossom in their dust
11. “A Journey of Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step”. How far is this statement true
in the case of the young seagull in the story His First Flight?

Downloaded from hssreporter.com

Questions 12-14 Answer any TWO questions. Each question carries 6 scores.
12.Travel results in more intense and interesting experiences. Think of a place you have
visited recently. Prepare a travel essay based on your experiences.
13. “I want work that will make me use my head, brain work.”
“Please buy flowers with this shilling when you go and lay them on my brother’s grave for
me.”
Attempt a character sketch of Maggie on the basis of the statements given above and
impressions you have formed from reading the story The Price of Flowers.
14.In the Trip of Le Horla, M Patrice Eyries was not able to be a part of hot air balloon ride.
Imagine he sends an email to his friend expressing his regret and sadness. Draft an email
for him.

Questions 15-16 Answer any ONE question. Each question carries 8 scores.
15. Gandhiji effected a vast psychological revolution among Indians. How did Gandhiji
enlighten Indians? In connection with Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations, you are asked to deliver
a speech on the role of Gandhiji in bringing out a change in the society.
16.Prepare a critical appreciation of the following poem.

The Virtuous Life -David Richmond.

Your life on earth, though short or long,
Is like a note in an endless song.
Live virtuously and make it count,
So, you can live on like a fount.
A virtuous life runs counter to,
The natural drives that propel you.
Beside desire, you need God’s aid,
To get from Him, a passing grade.
Ask God His Spirit to imbue,
Your life and all you say and do.
Aim to be a beautiful soul,
Who uplifts those stuck in a hole.
Do charity to those in need,
Give selflessly, make love your creed
Strive to be a good citizen.

Downloaded from hssreporter.com