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Section A: READING SKILLS (20 marks)

Reading Comprehension Through Unseen Passages
1. Read the following text carefully 10M
A. At first glance the spoon – billed sandpaper resembles other small migratory birds of the sandpiper family
that breed across the Arctic. But it is the only one to have developed a flattened bill that flares out into a ‘spoon’
at the end, and that makes it special. If it becomes extinct, thousands of years of evolution will come to an end,
which would be a real tragedy.
B. The bird’s Russian name, kulik – lopaten, means ‘shovel beak’, which is an apt description of a remarkable
structure. The bill is 19 mm long and 10 mm wide near the tip and the edges are lined with sharp serrations,
called papillae. Theories have varied as to how the bill functions; one suggestion is that the sandpaper sweeps it
through the water in a similar fashion to its larger namesake, the spoonbill, But, Nigel Clark, a leading authority
on the sand piper, says the comparison is misleading.
C. Until a few years ago, the spoon – billed sandpiper had never been fully documented, which added to its
fascination. But an air of mystery is not helpful if you’re a Critically Endangered species. So the organisation
‘Birds Russia’ decided to produce a photographic and audio record of this imperilled bird with the help of to
one of the species’ last breeding strongholds in North – East Russia.
D. The primary aim of the two – and – a – half month expedition, however, was to collect eggs form wild
sandpipers; those eggs would then be hatched in captivity nearby. Later, the chicks would be flown to the
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) headquarters at Simbridge in the UK, in order to establish a small, self –
sustaining population there. These bids would provide a ‘safety net’, an insurance policy against the wild birds
dying out.
E. You might wonder why birds like spoon – billed sandpaper travel such great distances, about 8,000 km in
total, from their wintering grounds on the tropical coasts of Bangladesh, Burma and Vietnam in South – East
Asia to breed on the low land , commonly called tundra, in North – East Russia , but from the birds ‘ point of
view it is worth it. Though they often arrive to find hostile, wintry weather while they are finding their mates
and making their nests, there are relatively few predators there, and the abundance of insects that emerge during
the brief but intense Arctic summer creates ideal conditions for raising their chicks.
Answer the following questions based on the passage above.
i. Which section contains the following information? 1
“Reasons for continuing to make the long journey”
ii. Do the following statement agree with the information given in Reading Passage B? 1
State Yes / No
There is notable evidence that the sandpaper sweeps in a diverse conform similar to Nigel Clark
iii. What do we learn about the drop in the sandpiper population? 2
iv. What was the main purpose of the international expedition? 1
A. to make an audio visual record of the Russian sandpiper colony
B. to protect a colony of wild sandpipers through a breeding season
C. to maintain a small group of sandpipers for future generations
D. to add sandpiper eggs to an international frozen egg bank
v. The peculiar frame of a bird that has several speculations the way it was operated also termed
_____________ 1
vi. Which of the given sentences prove that the birds deserve to be alike 1
A. procreate on a dwarfish surface
B. the expedition of birds from Russia to Burma
C. endangered lives of the birds in tundra
D. unambitious traits of spoon – billed sand paper
vii. According to the poet a firm which brought out the affirmation of spoon – billed sand paper’s identity.
Brief it in 40 words. 2
viii. Completing the Analogous Pair 1
inimical: hostile : : profusion : : _________

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2. Read the following text
1. Mystery creates a sort of suspicion among the people. It pushes everyone into chaos and does not leave any
clues to trace out the incident. In 1865, a body was found in Friedhof symmetry, Germany, which put the entire
nation sleepless. It was sent for testing to the German forensics laboratory to examine the DNA of corpse.
2. The result stunned everyone in the laboratory. They were afraid to proclaim the result of DNA. Infact, the
man was brutally assassinated, having several stabs on his chest and legs. They could not trace the signs of the
body’s identity. Still it is a mystery. After few decades Dr. Renegal Smith Odeon, examined the body again and
declared that the man was a rich merchant. He might have killed for money, he affirmed.
3. One more mystery came into limelight in 1932 by a famous poet Mia William Ladson. She was a
phenomenal poet in 1900’s. The mystery lies in her poems. She had written a few lines in her diary, which were
written by a 42 year old Robert Burns on his beloved fiancée. Hoping those were his last words, she said in her
diary.
4. Once she had been to Hawaiian Islands, North America spending her time alone. It was her customary enrobe
of staying near the beach before she puts her thoughts into words. She has a great bond with the nature. She
believes nature is her wisdom of chamber. When she was doing her work, suddenly there was a hitch in her
mind that distracted her from writing.
5. She noticed a grog; inside there was an overlap piece of paper. She felt amazed of it. She could not
understand first. She went to her cottage, and opened the grog and unfolded the piece. It was not wet; still she
feels the freshness of the piece. She found there were few lines written on the paper. She was so exaggerated to
read the lines.
6. While she was reading out; gradually, she felt her heart was wrenched with tears. She had been left in the
pain of heartbreak, after reading those words. She did not understand the reason for rolling tears in her eyes.
7. She tried to search the man who has written those words. She went to London Museum of Literature to match
up the hand script, but that attempt made her dithery. By the words written on the piece, she realised that those
words referred to the man’s fiancée. She noted those lines in her diary and decided to bring out to the local
magazine. After 25 years, since the incident took place, the lines got lot of popularity but still the man was
unknown to the world. Whether the man’s fiancée met him or not is still remains mystery.
Answer the following questions based on the passage above.
1) The cause for the assassination. Brief it 1
ii) What usual norm does the woman perform? 2
iii) The resolution of woman’s peruse steered her initially _________ 1
iv) “Mystery leaves everyone clue less” find the sentence below that matchup with the given statement 1
A) it is not as difficult as to find the witness of a murder
B) something resulted the women in despair
C) it is evident that the man was assassinated by the brutal stabs
D) Dr. Smith Odeon response hitched everyone in chaos
vi) Write your conclusions that have been drawn out of your understanding? 2
vii) Find the word that suits as same as the word meaning “heart-breaking” in the given 1
A) angst B) ascendancy C) serene D) menacing
viii) _______________ways the woman fixed on to get the man’s identity 1

v) Select the option that correctly display what ‘assassinated’ signifies. (Reference-Paragraph 2) 1

A) B)

C) D)

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 SECTION B: WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR (20 marks)
GRAMMAR
3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed. 1x10=10
i. Chef : My dear trainees , here you are to perceive the taste of the world with your cooking
Cook : wonderful welcome Mr. Chef. We are happy to meet the world class chef front of us.
Chef : Thank you everyone. Let us all admit ourselves into a tasty world.
The chef thanked everyone and he ____________________________________________
ii. The Book of “twenty two stories” are written by Ivan Goncharov. In the book, he talked about 22 fabulous
personalities’ whom he met in his life. He received “The Modern Poet of Russia’ award in 1935.
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iii. There is a process called “Be you” in North America, in which people believes themselves to explore their
talents and traits to accomplish what they desire in their life. Mr. Bresnan Andrew was the maker of this method
in the school curriculum.

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iv. A scientist from South German visited “Dr. Morose University” Austria. There he spoke on the new
remedies for absconded minerals from explosive chemicals. He said, “If you had proven that your experiment is
wrong, the explosion would not occur in Syria”.
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v. A director of a film was training new actors. He was helping new actors in the dialogue delivery. Report
his words.
Director : I have known you since 2 years Ms .Martha. Don’t leave me.
Actor : OK Sir. I will say now. Ready.
Director : Change your tempo. The dialogue must touch the hearts of the audience
a) The director advised the actor to change his tempo and suggested the dialogue must touch the hearts of the
audience.
B) The director advised the actor to change his tempo and suggested him the dialogue must be touched the
hearts of the audience.
C) The director advised the actor to change his tempo and suggested him; the dialogue must touch the hearts of
the audience.
D) The director advised the actor to change his tempo and suggested him the dialogue must touch the hearts of
the audiences.
vi. A boy asked a man to take him on a ride on a horse. He said, he needed a few of experience to take ride on a
horse. The boy was disappointed and went home.

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vii. Read the given notice and find the error and supply the correction
I am Maxom Gorky, the Director of Morconi animal respiratory organisation. It is my ultimate ambition to
reprove the authorities to understand the necessary of caring road side pets.
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viii. Read the given letter received from Ben Duckett to the General Secretary of external affairs, England in
1875.
Dear General
I am contemptible to announce the verdict bare by our chief army officer General Lord Exon during the Second
World War, which resulted in many brutal killings.
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ix. Read the given conversation between a servant and the owner of a Mansion house.
Owner : Ms. Elina, could you please stop laughing at my Antiquities ?
Servant : My lord ! Some of your collections, staggering me a lot.
Owner : Do you know the value of these Antiquities? I have killed many of your generations and have taken
away from them.
Servant : My lord ! (sobs)
Owner asked the servant _________________________________ and explained he had killed many of her
generations and had taken away from them.

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x. Read the beautiful lines of Philip Larkins and find the error and supply the correction
Remember the days how it had been!
what a winsome and remarkable that had been seen
tis not the end, a fair hiatus
seek what you desire for; look what you dreamt for;
But, absorb in mind, wherever you are
my word could reach your ear; and reminds you and I,
and reminisces that I await at the world’s corner. – Philip Larkins
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xi. Read the given announcement on a staff board at the Harbour and find the error and supply the
correction.
My dear workers, better days have come for us. The government has prepared a nice plan for what you have
done so far. But, either of the sides’ workers bear the loss through it.

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xii. Read the given dialogue of a famous movie “my 22 dreams” and fill the blank with the correct option
given.
“Douglas Murray: My dear Mia Maxton, it is very doleful to inform you about my last note. From now, you
have to be alone without my presence. You cannot respond to my movements around you anymore. Be strong
and fair at your will. Many miracles will take place in our journey. Get ready for ___ adventurous excitements.”
A) an B) a C) the D) no article
WRITING
Note: All details presented in the questions are imaginary and created for assessment purpose. 10
4.
A) The present scenario in the country is so pathetic. The corruption has been prevailing in every place.
Youngsters must rise up to take part in active politics as the country is looking for a change. You have been so
upset when you look at the situations around you. The country must be free from the bondages of these social
injustices. Frame your opinions over present political system in India and recommend your ideologies to the
local editor to implement in present politics for the benefit of country’s economy. You are Lucas / Leah.
(Or)
B)
Recently, you had a bitter experience in a general hospital. You have taken one of your neighbours for an
emergency treatment for the cause of an accident on highway. The services provided by the hospital
management have not given enough satisfaction. You take this issue to Chief Medical Officer, Xavier street,
Goa. Highlighting the issues in the hospital in the form of a letter. You are Henry / Harley, resident of 2516,
Mandarin High way road, Goa.
(Or)
5.
A) The chart below shows the Co2 emission in the growth and the production of electricity and heat in specific
years. Now, summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
wherever relevant.

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B)

The given table suggests the data of

National poverty line in South Africa
as of 2023.

Summarise the information by

selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons
wherever relevant.

SECTION D: LITERATURE TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLEMENTARY READING TEXT (40 Marks)

6.
A) Read the given extracts and answer the questions of ANY ONE of the two 5
A) That evening, after I’d finished the rest of my homework, the note about the essay caught my eye. I began
thinking about the subject while chewing the tip of my fountain pen.
Answer the following questions
(i) Which is the subject bothering the speaker? 1
(ii) Describe the traits of the speaker according to the given lines in 40 words? 2
(iii) The speaker is delighted with the quality of her friend, who is adequate in _______ 1
(iv) Mention one word that can correctly replace ‘masticate’ in the below sentence from the extract 1
The boss of a company ‘masticated’ the entire programme from his data base server to decamp from the US
authorities.
(Or)
B)
This is correct, sir. It was not delicious. I don’t know how the Earthlings can get those down without water.
They’re dry as Martian dust.
(i) Provide a line/phrase from the extract that justifies why the following statement is ‘TRUE’
The speaker affirmed that the inedible things which are as same as a grime of their land. 1
(ii) What kind of curiosity that the speaker possessed based on the given lines? 2
(iii) The given lines discernible that something was evinced averse to ___________ 1
(iv) ________ put the speaker in jolt. 1
7. Read the two given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two. 5
A) I have not care;
Life in a tower is tranquil and rare;
I’ll certainly never let down my bright hair!
Stop that sulking at once, Amanda!
You’re always so moody, Amanda!
(i) Define the line “I have not care” 1
(ii) Relates to the given lines the girl feels so reposeful in a spire? Brief it in 40 words 2
(iii) State any one reason for the girl’s desolation? 1
(iv) Find the line/phrase that states the mood of the speaker is apparently seen her obnoxious to live. 1
(Or)
B)
People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more
naturally.
(i) Find the word which reflects the tone of the speaker of the above lines 1
A) efficacious B) whammy C) euphoric D) causticity
(ii) In author’s point of view, there was a lot of resentfulness over the pupil of his land. Explain it in 40 words.
2
(iii) Which words / phrase authenticate that the effect of one’s nature which the speaker is anticipating for ? 1
iv) _____________ was expressed by the speaker which means as same as innately. 1
8. Answer ANY FOUR of the following five questions, in about 40-50 words. 4x3=12
(i) Patience and perseverance play a vital role in one’s life. How are these compared to bird’s life?
(ii) How do losses are to be balanced in life according to the “The Ball Poem”? Explain
(iii) “Faith makes wonders, if you believe it strongly”. How has this faith backfired in Lencho’s life?
(iv) What might be the reasons for Dragon’s reaction against the pirate?

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(v) Raising animals is a very difficult task. A lack of proper understanding of them will lead to a lot of
confusion. Comment the given relating Mijbil?
9. Answer ANY TWO of the following five questions in about 40–50 words. 2x3=6
(i) “Necessity creates a lot of opportunities” How do you justify this with the life of thief?
(ii) “Richard wasn’t interested in winning for winning’s sake or winning to get a prize. Explain any two
incidents that prove the above lines?
(iii) Strange things may scare the people around us. Compare this statement with Griffin. Explain.
10. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions in about 100–120 words. 1x6=6
A) “Where there is a will, there is a way” Desires are means of satisfaction; every creature expects to be free
from the restrictions of the family and society. You may not get opportunities, but often those are to be created.
Sometimes you should put your life at risk. If you have a strong will to do, you will find the way. You must
have a fair and strong desire. Valliammai has created an opportunity to carry through her dreams. On the other
hand, the girl Amanda could not get moments to be free from her mother to realise her accomplishments. Swap
the two characters and create a talk between them.
(Or)
B)
Women took a lead role in few chapters of “Foot prints without feet and The First Flight”. Their part in the
context connects our real life situations. Pride, Oppression and humility filled their nerves and they faced the
consequences of it. Taking the characters of Natalya, Ms.Foreister, Anne and Bholi and write the common
qualities that you have found in them and the values you have acquired from them?
11. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions in about 100–120 words. 1x6=6
A) Each poem is bundled with a lot of moral and ethical values. Poets like Robert Frost, William Butler Yeats
and John Berryman, have shared their own personal experiences in the poems. Imagine you are one of the poets
and draft a speech, sharing your moments with the teenagers the way they should not lead their life according to
the ideologies of the poets given above.
You may begin like this…
My dear students, I am here to say ………………………………………………………………

Thank you for the opportunity.

(Or)
B) How do Noodle, Think – Tank , Sergeant Oop and Captain Omega have collaborated their work to
acknowledge the fact that the Book that Save the earth from Martians. Elucidate.

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