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Class 12 - English Core

Sample Paper - 03 (2023-24)
Maximum Marks: 80
Time Allowed: : 3 hours
General Instructions:
1. 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q-paper reading.

2. The Question Paper contains THREE sections-READING, WRITING and LITERATURE.
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write the correct question number in your answer sheet to
indicate the option/s being attempted.
SECTION A – READING SKILLS

1. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
1. The role friends play in our lives has become significantly greater now than at any other time in our history. Today
many of us live and work great distances from where we were born or have grown up & are separated from our
original families. The pain we feel when we are away from our families can be significant.
2. The happiness of the individual relies on friendships that form a necessary human connection. It is perfectly normal
to need and want friends and depression is more prevalent among those who lack friends. They lack the intimacy and
richness friends can bring into our lives. Frequently friends reflect similar values to us. Yet these values are often
different from the ones we grew up with; they are the values we created for ourselves in our adult lives.
3. Communication skills are fundamental in all friendships. The more friends and acquaintances one has, the greater are
one’s communication skills. Some call these, people skills.
4. Like watering a plant, we grow our friendships (and all our relationships) by nurturing them. Friendships need the
same attention as other relationships if they are to continue. These relationships can be delightfully non-judgmental,
supportive, understanding, and fun-filled.
5. Sometimes a friendship can bring out the positive side that you never show in any other relationship. This may be
because the pressure of playing a 'role' (daughter, partner, or child) is removed. With a friend, you are to be yourself
and free to change. Of course, you are free to do this in all other relationships as well but in friendships, you get to
have lots of rehearsals and discussions about changes as you experience them. It is an unconditional experience
where you receive as much as you give. You can explain yourself to a friend openly without the fear of hurting a
family member. How do friendships grow? The answer is simple. By revealing yourself; being attentive;
remembering what is most important to your friend and asking them about it; put yourself in their position; showing
empathy; seeing the world through the eyes of your friend, you will understand the value of friendship. All this
means learning to accept a person from a completely different family to your own or perhaps someone from a
completely different cultural background. This is why we have learned tolerance. In turn, we gain tolerance and
acceptance for our own differences.
6. Friendships are made by being considerate which means all the communication skills come into play: active listening
skills, questioning skills, negotiation skills, reflecting content skills, reflecting emotion skills and editing yourself.
7. Friendships offer a great opportunity to learn about yourself because a friend can reflect back to you ‘how you come
across in the world’. They also allow you to practice skills in dealing with 'personal boundaries' by looking after
yourself as well as your friend. They help you develop resilience in relation to the wider society that would be
beyond your family.
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i. Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate option.
Friends play a more significant role today than ever before because ________.
i. In the modern world, people need someone to talk to
ii. People are distanced from families
iii. Pain caused by separation from families can be cured by friends
iv. Having friends is the only way to go ahead in life
ii. Comment on the writer’s reference to friendship as essential human need in paragraph two.
iii. List the two ways how friendship is different from other relationship.
(Clue: Think about the limitations of friendship)
iv. Select the option that conveys the opposite of ‘distance’, from words used in paragraph five.
i. Empathy
ii. Background
iii. Tolerance
iv. Rehearsal
v. Which communication skills help in building friendships?
i. Active listening skills
ii. Negotiation skills
iii. Reflecting emotion
iv. All of these
vi. Friendships offer a great opportunity to learn about yourself. Based on your understanding of paragraph seven,
state how friends help in reflecting yourself.
vii. How does friendship brings out a positive side of you?
viii. Complete the given sentence with an appropriate inference, with respect to the following:
We gain tolerance in our lives by ________.
ix. How do friendships grow as suggested in paragraph five?
i. By revealing yourself
ii. By being attentive
iii. By showing empathy
iv. All of these
1. The present generation is well updated in the use of internet and computers. The rapid development in computer
technology and increase in accessibility of the internet for academic purposes has changed the face of education for
everyone associated with it. Let’s look at the data arising out of a recent survey that was done to ascertain the time
spent on utilisation of the computer and internet:
2. At present, many schools and universities have been implementing internet-based learning, as it supplements
conventional teaching methods. The internet provides a wide variety of references and information to academics as
well as scientific researchers. Students often turn to it to do their academic assignments and projects.

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3. However, research on the Net is very different from traditional library research, and the differences can cause
problems. The Net is a tremendous resource, but it must be used carefully and critically
4. According to a 2018 Academic Student e-book Experience Survey, conducted by LJ’s research department and
sponsored by EBSCO, when reading for pleasure, almost 74% of respondents said they preferred print books for
leisure whereas, 45 % of respondents chose e-books rather than the printed versions, for research or assignments.
5. When asked what e-book features make them a favourite for research, the respondents were clear. Having page
numbers to use in citations, topped the list (75%); followed by the ability to resize text to fit a device’s screen (67%);
the ability to bookmark pages, highlight text, or take notes for later reference (60%); downloading the entire e-book
(57%), and allowing content to be transferred between devices (43%) were the varied responses.
i. Does the following statement agree with the information given in paragraph 4?
About three-quarters of the respondents preferred print books for recreational reading.
Select from the following:
True - if the statement agrees with the information
False - if the statement contradicts the information
Not Given - if there is no information on this
ii. Do you think the everyday usage of email is more than the everyday usage of computers for personal
use? Support your answer based on the given graphical representation of data in the passage.
iii. ''… but it must be used carefully and critically.'' The idea of being careful and critical while using the internet is
mainly a reference to_________
a. hardware malfunction
b. troubleshooting
c. virus threat
d. plagiarism
iv. Complete the sentence based on the following statement.
The respondents claimed that having page numbers for citations makes electronic books their preferred choice
for research.
We can say this because____________________.
v. Based on the given graphical chart, select the option that lists the area of zero response from respondents.
a. Using the internet for personal tasks once a month
b. Daily use of the computer for academic activities
c. Never using the internet for work and leisure
d. Writing and receiving emails once a week
vi. Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate option.
The student's reaction in the cartoon shows that he is __________.
a. enraged
b. apologetic
c. inquisitive
d. obedient
vii. The present generation is well-updated in the use of the internet and computers.

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Give one reason for the recent transformation of education.
viii. Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate option.
Many schools and universities are currently using internet-based learning to _________ traditional teaching
methods.
a. discourage
b. supplement
c. protect
d. dissuade
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SECTION B – CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS
3. As the Principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kanpur, write a notice in about 50 words informing the students of class XII that
their Biology paper in the first term examination shall be conducted on 5th October instead of 29th September. Give a
reason for the change.
OR
You lost your wrist watch in your school auditorium. Write a notice in not more than 50 words for your school notice
board giving a detailed description of the watch. You are Anirudh/Arundhati of class XII of the Springfields School,
Pune.
4. You are Priyanka/Piyush. Mr. and Mrs. Kapoor invited you to the marriage ceremony of their daughter, Sania, on 20th
June, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at their residence, Press Nagar, Indore. Draft a reply in about 50 words accepting the invitation.
Mention date, time and venue.
OR
You are a student of Chandrayan Public School, Mirzapur. The school is holding its Annual Function on September 8th,
2022. The Education Minister of State Mr. Chetak Singh has consented to be the Chief Guest. Design an invitation card
to be sent to parents and other invitees. Mention necessary details of date, time & venue. Do not exceed 50 words.
5. There is a flood of advertisements on television channels these days. Useless commodities and even superstitious beliefs
are promoted through glamorous and exaggerated presentations. Write a letter to the editor, ‘New Indian Express’ about
the negative influence that such advertisements have on the minds of the people. You are Radha/Ramesh of Mayur Vihar,
Lucknow.
OR
You are Ketan Pandey of 63, Civil Lines, Delhi. You saw an advertisement in ‘The Hindu’ for the post of Accountant in
a reputed school. Write an application in 120-150 words to the Jindal Public School, New Delhi, giving your detailed

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bio-data.
6. The word father is synonymous with strict discipline etc. but it is not completely true. The father fulfils his
responsibilities affectionately for the family. Write an article in 150-200 words on the topic, Role of the father in the
family. You are Dhruv/Deepa.
OR
You were a member of your school cultural club which participated in the zonal interschool music and dance competition
and won the trophy. Write a report in 150-200 words for your school magazine describing the items presented,
preparation, costumes, music, performance and efforts of the participants and teachers. You are Neha/Navin of XI D.
SECTION C - LITERATURE
“The hurt to the scenery wouldn’t be my complaint
So much as the trusting sorrow of what is unsaid:
Here far from the city we make our roadside stand
And ask for some city money to feel in hand
To try if it will not make our being expand,
And give us the life of the moving-pictures’ promise
That the party in power is said to be keeping from us.”
i. Who made the roadside stand and where?
a. City people, near their homes
b. Villagers, at their courtyards
c. Poor people, far from the city
d. Local people, on the mountains
i. option (a)
ii. option (b)
iii. option (c)
iv. option (d)
ii. Identify the phrase from the extract, that suggests the following:
Rural people want to sell their products for some brisk income.
iii. Complete the following analogy correctly.
greedy good doers: alliteration ::________ : metaphor
iv. In the extract, what does the phrase hurt to the scenery indicate?

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a. the mismatching paint of the roadside stand
b. harm caused to the natural scenery
c. the painting of the mountains
d. Both (a) and (b)
i. option (a)
ii. option (b)
iii. option (c)
iv. option (d)
v. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to (1) and (2) given below.
(1) The villagers had little earnings and have not seen much money.
(2) The government had fulfilled the promise they had made.
a. (1) is true but (2) is false.
b. (2) is true but (1) is false.
c. (2) is the reason for (1).
d. Both (1) and (2) cannot be inferred from the extract
vi. Fill in the blank with an appropriate phrase from the extract.
The government had promised dreamy life in the form of ________.
OR
Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

Driving from my parent’s
home to Cochin last Friday
morning, I saw my mother,
beside me,
doze, open mouthed, her face
ashen like that
of a corpse and realized with pain
that she was as old as she
looked but soon
put that thought away...
i. Choose the option that displays the same literary device as in the given lines of the extract.
her face
ashen like that
of a corpse…
a. Just as I had I had this thought, she appeared and ...
b. My thoughts were as heavy as lead that evening when ...
c. I think like everyone else who ...
d. I like to think aloud when ...
ii. What thought did she put away?
a. She put away her fear that her mother would not live long.
b. She put away her fear that her mother would live long.
c. She put away her fear of travel.
d. None of these
iii. Choose the option that best applies to the given extract.
1. a conversation
2. an argument

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3. a piece of advice
4. a strategy
5. a recollection
6. a suggestion
a. 1, 3 & 6
b. 2, 4 & 5
c. Only 5
d. Only 1
iv. Choose the book title that perfectly describes the condition of the poet’s mother.
Title 1 : You’re Only Old Once! by (Dr. Seuss)
Title 2 : The Gift of Years (by Joan Chittister)
Title 3 : Somewhere Towards the End (by Diana Athill)
Title 4 : The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (by Philippa Perry)
a. Title 1
b. Title 2
c. Title 3
d. Title 4
v. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
(1) The poet wards off the thought of her mother getting old quickly.
(2) The poet didn’t want to confront the inevitability of fate that was to dawn upon her mother.
a. (1) can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.
b. (2) can be inferred from the extract but (1) cannot.
c. Both (1) and (2) can be inferred from the extract.
d. (2) is the reason for (1) and can be inferred from the extract.
vi. The mother was ________ with her open mouth.
I cried aloud, shaking my head all the while until I felt the cold blades of the scissors against my neck, and heard them
gnaw off one of my thick braids. Then I lost my spirit. Since the day I was taken from my mother I had suffered extreme
indignities. People had stared at me. I had been tossed about in the air like a wooden puppet. And now my long hair was
shingled like a coward's! In my anguish I moaned for my mother, but no one came to comfort me. Not a soul reasoned
quietly with me, as my own mother used to do; for now I was only one of many little animals driven by a herder.
i. Then I lost my spirit. Choose the option that DOES NOT refer to spirit.
1. resolve
2. energy
3. determination
4. indifference
5. enthusiasm
6. will power
a. 1, 2 and 5
b. 2, 4 and 6
c. 1, 3 and 6
d. 3, 4 and 6
ii. Choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
Statement 1 The author had been subjected to humiliation when she was separated from her mother.
Statement 2 Nobody was able to ease her distress and empathise with her.
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b. Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true.
c. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 cannot be inferred from the passage.
d. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 can be inferred from the passage.
iii. What is the tone of the given extract?
iv. Complete the sentence appropriately, with reference to the extract.
In her community, ________ hair was worn by mourners and cowards wore ________ .
OR

Sadao slept badly that night. Time and time again he woke, thinking he heard the rustling of footsteps, the sound of a
twig broken or a stone displaced in the garden — a noise such as men might make who carried a burden.
i. What burden had the men to carry?
a. Dr. Sadao himself
b. Dead body of Tom
c. The General
d. The things they have stolen from Sadao's house.
ii. What quality of Sadao has been depicted here?
iii. Why did Sadao awake again and again?
iv. Who are the men referred to?
a. General and his subordinate
b. Servants
c. Assassins
d. Messengers from General
“Why aren’t you wearing chappals?” I ask one.
“My mother did not bring them down from the shelf,” he answers simply.
“Even if she did he will throw them off,” adds another who is wearing shoes that do not match. When I comment on it,
he shuffles his feet and says nothing. “I want shoes”, says a third boy who has never owned a pair all his life. Travelling
across the country I have seen children walking barefoot, in cities, on village roads. It is not lack of money but a tradition
to stay barefoot, is one explanation. I wonder if this is only an excuse to explain away a perpetual state of poverty.
i. Why was the one (being asked) not wearing chappals?
a. Because he had none
b. Because one of them was broken
c. Because his father had asked him not to wear
d. Because his mother did not bring them down from the shelf
ii. Infer the reason behind the given action of the boy.
He shuffles his feet and says nothing.
iii. What is the author's excuse to explain away their constant state of poverty?
a. Calling them habitual unhygienic
b. To term 'walking barefoot' as a tradition
c. To reuse the 'worn out shoes'
d. Not to bring chappals out of the shelf
iv. Replace the underlined word with its antonym from the extract.
It was only an excuse to explain their transitory poverty.
v. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements (as per the author)
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(1) As if they had a tradition to stay barefoot.
(2) Walking barefoot was due to their poverty.
a. (1) Can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.
b. (1) cannot be inferred from the extract but (2) can.
c. (1) is true but (2) is false.
d. (2) is the reason for (1).
vi. What, according to the other boy, would Saheb do with his chappals?
OR

I jumped over the bench and sat down at my desk. Not till then, when I had got a little over my fright, did I see our
teacher had on his beautiful green coat, his frilled shirt, and the little black silk cap, all embroidered, that he never wore
except on inspection and prize days. Besides, the whole school seemed so strange and solemn. But the thing that
surprised me most was to see, on the backbenches that were always empty, the village people sitting quietly like
ourselves.
i. Select the suitable word from the extract to complete the following analogy
Solemn: Serious :: ________ : Different
ii. State any one feature, according to the extract, that Franz noticed about the school that day.
iii. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
(1) Franz wondered if that day was a normal day.
(2) Their teacher had dressed differently.
a. (1) Can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.
b. (1) cannot be inferred from the extract but (2) can.
c. (1) is true but (2) is false.
d. (2) is the reason for (1).
iv. Why was the teacher dressed differently?
This could be because
a. he had to attend a wedding.
b. it was his last lesson in French.
c. he had to attend an award ceremony.
d. he was on an inspection duty.
v. The narrator was ________ to see the back-benches which used to be empty were now occupied.
vi. The narrator's views about the classroom, in the extract, can best be described as statements based on ________.
a. Facts
b. Hypothesis
c. Beliefs
d. Superstitions
10. Answer any five of the following questions in 40-50 words each:
1. What lesson did Douglas learn when he got rid of his fear of water?
2. “Life is what it is all about”; ...... How is keeping quiet related to life?
3. Explain: “terrified hands”. (Aunt Jennifers Tigers)
4. Why did Sophie not want Jansie to know anything about her meeting with Danny Casey?
5. Account for Subbu’s importance in Gemini Studios. (Poets and Pancakes)
6. Why did Umberto Eco’s American publisher doubt a larger sale of The Name of the Rose? What happened actually?

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11. Answer any two of the following questions in 40-50 words each:
1. How did the writer justify the title journey to the end of the earth?
2. When he was only ten days old, a prediction was made about the future of the Tiger King. What was ironic about it?
3. What sort of brightness and silence prevailed in Antarctica dining summer? (Journey to the End of the Earth)
12. Imagine you are Elda of The Rattrap.
What advice might you offer to Sophie in ‘Going Places’, in the context of her escapist nature to persuade her to accept
the reality of life?
Pen down your advice, in a letter to Sophie.
You may begin this way:
Dear Sophie
Last evening, I saw you near the canal waiting for Danny Casey...
You may end this way:
I hope this advice is helpful to you. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to support you.
Warmly,
Edla
OR
Notions of beauty may differ in different contexts.

A thing of beauty is a joy forever
For simple sheep; and such are daffodils
With the green world they live in; and clear rills
That for themselves a cooling covert make
‘Gainst the hot season; the mid forest brake
Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers
Aunt Jennifer’s tigers prance across a screen,
Bright topaz denizens of a world of green.
They do not fear the men beneath the tree;
They pace in sleek chivalric certainty.’
Create a conversation between Aunt Jennifer and poet Keats with reference to the above extracts.
You may begin the conversation like this:
Keats: Beauties of nature are like a boon for us. Tell me about your experiences Jennifer.
13. Mr. Lamb had a positive impact on Derry's life. His meeting with Mr. Lamb transforms him from a scared child to a
confident boy. Write a diary entry as Derry highlighting the qualities and attitudes that brought such changes in his
personality.
You may begin like this:
The brief association that I had with Mr. Lamb has changed me...
OR
In the story, 'The Enemy', Hana plays an important role in saving the life of the injured person.
In an attempt to regard his wife's contribution to his life, Dr. Sadao expresses his gratitude towards his wife in a diary
entry.
As Sadao, Hana's husband, write this diary entry. Support your response with reference to the story.
You may begin this way:
Most often I wonder whom I would have married if I had not met Hana. She has been such a great support to me...

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Class 12 - English Core

Sample Paper - 03 (2023-24)
Solution
SECTION A – READING SKILLS

1. i. (iii) Pain caused by separation from families can be cured by friends
ii. i. The happiness of individuals relies on their friendships
ii. Depression is more prevalent among people with fewer friends
iii. Friends bring in the intimacy and richness of values in life (any two points)
iii. These relationships can be delightfully non-judgmental, supportive, understanding, and fun-filled. (any two
points)
iv. (i) Empathy
v. (i) Active listening skills
vi. Friendships offer a great opportunity to learn about yourself because a friend can reflect back to you ‘how you
come across in the world’. They also allow you to practice skills in dealing with 'personal boundaries' by
looking after yourself as well as your friend. They help you develop resilience in relation to the wider society
that would be beyond your family.
vii. There is no pressure of playing a 'role' (daughter, partner, or child) in friendship. With a friend, you are to be
yourself and free to change.
viii. accepting people’s differences
ix. (iii) All of these
By revealing yourself; being attentive; remembering what is most important to your friend and asking them
about it; put yourself in their position; showing empathy; seeing the world through the eyes of your friend, you
will understand the value of friendship.
2. i. True. The statement agrees with the information.
Almost 74% of respondents said they preferred print books for leisure.
ii. No, I do not agree. Based on the given graphical representation of data in the passage, the everyday usage of
email is less than the everyday usage of computers for personal use.
iii. d. plagiarism
iv. When asked what e-book features make them a favourite for research, the respondents were clear. Having page
numbers to use in citations, topped the list (75%)
v. c. Never using the internet for work and leisure
vi. a. enraged
vii. The rapid development in computer technology and increase in accessibility of the internet for academic
purposes has changed the face of education for everyone associated with it.
viii. b. supplement
SECTION B – CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS
KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA, KANPUR
NOTICE
Class XII Biology Paper Postponed
22nd September 20XX

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Students of class XII are hereby informed that their first term Biology examination scheduled for 29th September shall
now be conducted on 5th October as 29th September has been declared a gazetted holiday. Apart from this change, the
first term examination date sheet remains the same.
3. Principal
OR
SPRINGFIELDS SCHOOL, PUNE

NOTICE
Wrist Watch Lost
1st November 20XX
Lost a Titan black-coloured wrist-watch with a silver dial and brown strap in the school auditorium on 30th
October 20XX in the 4th period. If you find it, please return it to the undersigned. The person who returns the watch
will be suitably rewarded. To return the watch, you can meet me in class XII-A or give the watch to the class teacher of
your respective class.
Anirudh
XII-A
Raja Ki Mandi
Agra
25 May, 20XX
24, Press Nagar

Indore
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kapoor,
Thank you so much for inviting me to the marriage ceremony of your daughter, Sania. I am delighted to accept your
invitation and look forward to being a part of this special occasion.
I will definitely attend the ceremony on 20th June 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at your residence in Press Nagar, Indore. Once
again, thank you for including me in this celebration.
Sincerely,
4. Priyanka/Piyush
OR
The Management, Staff and Students

of
Chandrayan Public School, Mirzapur
cordially invites you to their
ANNUAL FUNCTION
Tarang
at 6.00 p.m. on 8 September 2023
in
the School Auditorium
Sh. Chetak Singh
has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest
and give away the prizes R.S.V.P.

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Principal
Chandrayan Public School
Mirzapur
Note: Admit Only Two
5. Mayur Vihar
Lucknow-226018
24th August, 20XX
The Editor
New Indian Express
Lucknow
Subject Negative influence of advertisements
Sir,
Through the column of your prestigious newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the people towards the negative
influence of advertisements on their minds. These days advertisements on television are a great source of information.
They impart awareness to consumers, which directly benefits the companies. Firms and companies spend a high amount
of money to hire famous public figures like actors and cricketers to endorse their products. This cost is added to the price
of the products and passed on the customers. These advertisements create an unexpected and hypothetical world for its
viewers which binds them to purchase the products. But the matter of concern is that many of these companies showcase
useless commodities on television just for monetary gains. In many cases, superstitious beliefs are instilled in the minds
of people that they may fall into trouble if the advertiser’s products are not used. They make the advertisements
glamorous to draw the attention of the viewers but are actually promoting negative influences, especially in the minds of
the younger generation.
Through your newspaper, I would like to spread awareness among the people to rationalise things and prevent
themselves from being blindfolded by misleading advertisements.
Yours sincerely,
Radha
OR
63, Civil Lines

Delhi
12th February, 2019
Jindal Public School
Dwarka, New Delhi
Dear Sir,
Subject Application for the post of Accountant
This is in reference to your advertisement in The Hindu dated 10th February, 20XX for the post of accountant in your
consultancy firm. I thereby wish to apply for the same.
Attached herewith is my resume. If I am considered for the above mentioned post, I would whole-heartedly and honestly
contribute towards the progress of your esteemed and reputed organisation. I assure you hardwork and professionalism
on my part.
Thank you!
Yours sincerely,
Ketan Pandey
Resume
Name: Ketan Pandey

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Father's name: Rampal Singh
Date of birth: 5th April 1993
Address: 63, Civil Lines, Delhi
Academic Qualifications:
Degree Board/ University Year Division

Graduation CBSE 2008 First
B.Com Jammu University 2011 First
M.Com Jammu University 2013 First

Experience: Accountant, ASD Pvt. Ltd. India, November 2013 - Present
Expected salary: Rs. 60,000 per month
Languages fluency: English, Hindi
Hobbies: Music and sports
Marital status: Unmarried
Contact information: 8059XXXXXX / ketanXX@gmail.com
6. The word “Father” is a verb that means sire of a child. The definition of the father has changed throughout the centuries.
Still, one thing never changed: fathers are always considered the secondary caregivers of a family, which may include
their parents as well. Generally, the father is responsible for providing clothing, shelter, and bread and butter to their
mouth. He is considered as the saviour and protector of the family. He stands against all the odds protects them from all
the evils in the world.
He provides basic education for the child. Let it be schooling or social and personal development. The children are the
by-product of what the parent has taught them throughout their life. The father has to maintain a proper balance between
administration and affection to build the child’s character.
Fathers are the essential part of the family as they lay out the foundation, which binds the family and its members in
harmony. He teaches them how to live responsibly and respect others in society as well as in their family. Children have
innocent minds that the father later moulds and makes them into a man who, in the future, will lead his family.
OR
CULTURAL CLUB BAGS TROPHY

(by Navin, XI D) The cultural club of our school added another feather to its cap when it won the trophy in inter-school
music and dance competition held at Sophia School, Meerut. Our school team participated in solo as well as group items
of music and dance. Kathak dance by Mohini, ghazal by Renu, folk song by Urvashi and group song were highly
acclaimed. We were rated second in the group dance, bhajan and geet. We won the trophy for our overall best
performance. The students and teachers had worked hard for a month. They hired costumes and rehearsed three to four
hours a day for each item. In spite of initial nervousness, the performance on stage was splendid.
SECTION C - LITERATURE
7. i. option (c)
ii. city money to feel in hand
iii. Trusting Sorrow
iv. option (b)
v. a. (1) is true but (2) is false.
vi. Moving pictures
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i. My thoughts were as heavy as lead that evening when ...
ii. She put away her fear that her mother would not live long.
iii. Only 5
iv. Title 3
v. c. Both (1) and (2) can be inferred from the extract.
vi. dozing,
8. i. 1, 3 and 6
ii. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 can be inferred from the passage.
iii. Dismal/gloomy/depressing/sombre
iv. Short; Shingled
OR
i. Dead body of Tom.

ii. serving humanity/helping nature/loyal professional
iii. He was waiting eagerly for someone's arrival.
iv. Assassins
9. i. Because his mother did not bring them down from the shelf
ii. When the writer asked the second boy the reason for wearing a different shoe on each foot. He did not reply and
shuffled his feet as he tried to hide the shoes and said nothing.
iii. To term 'walking barefoot' a tradition
iv. perpetual
v. a. (1) Can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.
vi. He would throw them off.
OR
i. Strange
ii. Franz felt that the atmosphere in the school was unusual and serious.
M. Hamel wore formals.
The last benches of the classroom were occupied by the senior village men. (any one)
iii. (2) is the reason for (1).
iv. it was his last lesson in French.
v. surprised,
vi. Facts
10. Answer any five of the following questions in 40-50 words each:
1. When he got rid of his fear of water that had been haunting him since childhood, Douglas realised that the only thing
that one has to fear is the fear itself. If one can overcome his fear, then there is nothing that one cannot achieve.
2. Life is all about living and let others live. Life should not have any associations with death. We fail to understand that
world peace and harmony are hampered by our activities and it is time we think of some solution for the problems
existing in the world. We have created a threat to humanity. Our life depends on our activities so we should just do
constructive things by indulging in self-introspection.
3. Aunt Jennifer is tortured by her dominating husband and hence her hands shiver. Even after death, Aunt would carry
the fear of her domineering husband as she would yet bear the burden of her wedding band on her finger. The ordeals
faced by her in an oppressive marriage would continue to terrify her.
4. Sophie knew that Jansie was gawky and could not keep any secret. If Jansie got to know about something, she would
tell the whole neighbourhood about it. That’s why Sophie did not want Jansie to know anything about her meeting
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5. Subbu was a multi-faceted genius. He was a poet, a writer and a great actor. He gave a new meaning and direction
not only to Gemini Studios but also to the art of film-making by using all his energy and creativity to the company’s
advantage. Moreover, because of his noble and charitable nature, he was loved by almost everyone.
6. Umberto Eco’s American publisher didn’t expect to sell more than 3,000 copies of 'The Name of the Rose’ in
America. The novel, actually, dealt with medieval history and delved into metaphysics and theology. The publisher
felt that in a country where nobody had seen a cathedral or studied Latin, such a book might not get enough
readership. But, actually the book sold two or three million copies in the US.
11. Answer any two of the following questions in 40-50 words each:
1. The title Journey to the end of the Earth is quite justified by the writer ‘Tishani Dosi’ through this chapter. A visit to
Antarctica thrilled the whole troop and made them realized that Antarctica is the world's coldest, driest and windiest
continent. Their visit seemed to be very fruitful because without reaching there physically, one can't experience the
immensity and importance of Antarctica and its great role in balancing the ecosystem.
2. A prediction, by the State astrologer, stating that a tiger would be the cause of the Tiger King's death was made when
he was only ten days old. Although the Tiger King killed all the hundred tigers to prove the prediction wrong, it was
ironic that he was killed by a wound caused while playing with a wooden tiger, which he bought for his son as a
birthday gift. A small wooden piece pierced through his hand and the infection spread fast. The doctors could not
save him and thus the wooden tiger caused his death.
3. The brightness that prevailed in Antarctica was surreal (strange) as the austral summer light remained for 24 hours in
the continent. The silence there was ubiquitous (widespread) interrupted only by the occasional avalanche or calving
ice sheet.
12. Dear Sophie,
Last evening, I saw you near the canal, waiting for Danny Casey. It seems that you have developed an infatuation with
him, idolizing him as your escape from reality. I understand that it's natural to have dreams and aspirations, but it's
important to accept the reality of life and not get lost in fantasies.
Here is my advice to you:
Embrace the present: Instead of constantly daydreaming about a future with Danny Casey, try to focus on the
present moment. Appreciate the beauty around you, the relationships you have, and the opportunities that come
your way. Life is happening right now, and it's important to make the most of it.
Set realistic goals: It's great to have dreams and ambitions, but it's equally important to set realistic goals that you
can work towards. Instead of fixating on a relationship with Danny Casey, think about what you can do to
improve yourself, pursue your passions, and achieve personal growth. This will give you a sense of purpose and
fulfillment.
Face challenges head-on: Escaping from reality may provide temporary relief, but it won't solve your problems
or help you grow as an individual. Instead of running away from challenges, face them head-on. Embrace the
difficulties and learn from them. This will make you stronger and more resilient in the long run.
Surround yourself with positive influences: It's important to surround yourself with people who support and
encourage your personal growth. Seek out friends and mentors who inspire you to be the best version of yourself.
Their guidance and perspective can help you navigate through life's challenges and keep you grounded.
Practice self-reflection: Take time to reflect on your thoughts, emotions, and actions. Understand why you feel
the need to escape from reality and explore healthier coping mechanisms. Engage in activities that bring you joy,
help you relax, and promote self-care. This will help you find balance and contentment in your everyday life.
I hope this advice is helpful to you. Remember, life is a journey, and it's important to embrace both the ups and downs.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to support you.

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Warmly,
Edla
OR
Keats: Beauties of nature are like a boon for us. Tell me about your experiences Jennifer.
Aunt Jennifer: I have always been fascinated by the beauty of nature, especially the tigers. That is why I embroidered
the motif of tigers on a tapestry. My niece (poet Adrienne Rich) described these tigers as bright topaz denizens of a
world of green in her poem. They are fearless and pace in sleek chivalric certainty. To me, they represent strength,
courage, and beauty.
Keats: I can see why you find the tigers beautiful. They embody the qualities that you admire. However, beauty is not
just about the external appearance of things. It is also about the emotions and feelings that they evoke in us. In my poem
"A Thing of Beauty," I talk about how beauty has the power to take away our sorrows and provide us with a sense of
peace and tranquility. It is a guiding force that, when accepted and appreciated, enters into one's heart and helps to clear
one's path through life. Do you agree with me?
Aunt Jennifer: Yes, I do. I believe that beauty is not just about the external appearance of things. It is also about the
emotions and feelings that they evoke in us. My tigers represent strength and courage, they also evoke a sense of awe
and wonder. They remind us of the beauty and power of nature.
Keats: Exactly. Beauty can be found in the most unexpected places, and it is up to us to recognize it. Whether it is the
beauty of nature or the beauty of humanistic traits like strength, courage, and kindness, it is important to appreciate and
cherish it. As I have said earlier, nothing but a thing of beauty can only be a perpetual source of joy.
Aunt Jennifer: I completely agree with you, Keats. Beauty is eternal, and it is up to us to recognize and appreciate it.
13. The brief association that I had with Mr. Lamb has changed me from a bitter, pessimistic, and complex-ridden boy to a
mature and confident person. The interactions I had with him had a deep impact on me as my attitude towards life began
to transform. Mr. Lamb’s unfailing optimism and unending enthusiasm encouraged me. The conversation with him about
everything and everybody being essentially the same, his notion of beauty being relative, his talk about pretty girls and
love, his concept of the world and friendship, and the incident of the timid man, all fascinated and inspired me.
Gradually, I was able to shed my old self and rediscovered my life. I was able to experience the joy of little things of life
like raindrops falling pitter-patter on the roof. Thus, my brief association with Mr. Lamb became a turning point in my
life as it helped me to come out of my shell. I came across all the qualities and attitudes that were required to bring such
changes to my personality.
OR
Most often I wonder whom I would have married if I had not met Hana. She has been such a great support to me through
my thick and thins that words of thanks would not just be sufficient. The incident where she went against herself to stand
by me was my decision to help the American prisoner of war. I could very well notice how she had to struggle to
reconcile her loyalty to her country with her moral duty. Not only she went against her loyalty but also assisted me in the
medical operations and the anesthetics while I was operating on Tom (the American prisoner) because Yumi, the nurse
had refused to do so. She even managed all the chores herself when the servants left our home in protest. Despite being
married for so many years, she is still the same loving wife. She has been my emotional anchor and has helped me
navigate any moral dilemma that I have faced until now.

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