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KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN GURUGRAM REGION

कक्षा- X Class-X
2022-23

PRACTICE PAPER-III

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Code No. 184)

Time allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:

1. 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q-paper reading.

2. The Question Paper contains THREE sections - READING, GRAMMAR & WRITING and
LITERATURE.
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section A: Reading Skills (20 Marks)

Q1. Read the passage given below. 1*10=10marks

1. Nature is our mother, our first teacher. The greatest lesson that she teaches
us is to maintain equilibrium in life. We learn to maintain composure through
our joys, sorrows and fears. In fact, there are a thousand lessons that nature
can teach us, provided we look for them.
2. With time, a sapling grows into a full-grown tree; something so tiny and
delicate develops into a strong tree capable of supporting others. No matter
how tall it grows, how much it may flourish, or how many animals and birds it
may support, its roots are firmly buried from where it once rose. That’s a
lesson - to keep ourselves grounded, respect and embrace our roots, and give
something back to those humble beginnings that nurtured us into who we
are.
3. Then there is the message of peaceful co-existence. ‘I am because we are.’
Nature provides every creature a chance to exist. However, the existence of
one creature or being depends on the existence of the other. The tiger eats
the antelope; without the antelope, the tiger wouldn’t survive. Likewise,
 without tigers, the over-abundance of antelopes would cause them to starve
to death.

4. I wonder if you have noticed that when birds or squirrels see a predator, they
give out an alarm call to their fellow creatures, of the lurking danger. They put
themselves in danger to save the lives of others. Many animals, like the salmon,
usually die after they spawn, but this doesn’t stop them. One life extinguished for
the betterment of others is a small price to pay.

5. The snow melts in the warmth of spring to give birth to fresh green leaves. In
autumn these leaves age into shades of gold only to be buried in the cold grave of
winter. Change is inevitable; the sooner we embrace this, the better it is for us.
We must also understand that even in pain there is growth. If you cut a hole in
the tree, it will grow around it. No matter what may come in its way, a river will
continue to flow. Similarly, no matter what grief may break your heart, nature
teaches us that life goes on.

6. Keep in mind life isn’t about making lists and trying to be one step ahead of
others. Life is to live. Take a break-stop being a workaholic, and smell the roses,
do whatever makes you feel happy and most of all spend some time with nature
to pick up invaluable lessons.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.

1.1 According to the author, what, from the following, is the greatest lesson
being taught by nature?

A. balance in our emotions.

B. partial to joys in life.

C. afraid of unhappiness.

D. indifferent to fears

1.2 What qualities do the birds and squirrels display when they warn others of
possible danger? Choose one option from the following:
A. Observation skills and alertness.

B. Tendency to get easily frightened.

C. Selfless assistance to help others.

D. Determination to protect themselves.

1.3 Select the option with the underlined words that can suitably replace lurking
(paragraph IV).

A. The policeman pulled up the person who was wandering aimlessly through the
city.

B. The thief knew that remaining hidden was the best strategy to avoid being
caught.

C. The policeman was caught on camera while pouncing with force, to grab the
fleeing culprit.

D. The thief was walking boldly into the house thinking it was devoid of residents

1.4 Select the qualities from paragraph III, that the author wants us to imbibe.

Being- (1) acceptive

(2) passionate

(3) emotional

(4) resilient

(5) perceptive

A. (2), (4) and (5)

B. (1), (3) and (4)

C. (1), (4) and (5)

D. (3), (4) and (5)

1.5 Choose the option that lists the quote best expressing the central idea of the
passage.

A. Nature: She pardons no mistakes. Her yea is yea, and her nay, nay. -Ralph
Waldo Emerson

B. Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. -
Albert Einstein

C. Nature never deceives us; it is we who deceive ourselves. -Jean Jacques

Rousseau

D. All the ugliness of the world can best be forgotten in the beauty of nature! -
Mehmet Murat

1.6 A sapling grows into a full-grown tree but its roots remain buried in earth.
What can we learn from it?

1.7 According to you, what role the spring plays in nature?

1.8 On the basis of understanding of the passage, write your own opinion.

Opinion Reason
______________________ joys, sorrows and fears are necessary
for life

1.9 State by giving an example from paragraph 5 ‘even in pain there is growth.

1.10 Find a word from Para 6 which means ‘A person who loves work and does
too much of it.

2) Read the given Research article and offer responses as asked: (1*10=10 marks)
Attitudes towards using animals in research and teaching: opinions from a
selected group of female secondary school students

An example of a response illustrating an animal rights justification was:

1. I feel bad as animals have the right to live as well. And they don't
deserve to face all the consequences of testing done to them by us. The
fact that animals are used for testing is that we can't do it on humans.
Don't animals live? They have feelings too and I am against all animal
testing. (Student 71)
2. Feelings of compassion for the animals used in research was the next
largest category of responses (18%). Student 77's response illustrates
this category:
3. I believe that humans are above animals and are not an equal to them
but we should treat them humanely and with respect and I think it is
important that that happens. (Student 77)
4. Some of the young women expressed concern because they thought
that using animals in research was cruel (16% of responses). An
example of this type of response was:
5. Because animals are just like us humans. They live and die. There is no
need to torture them that way. If only you could be in the same shoes
as the animals, then at least you could get the idea. (Student 40)
6. Another young woman recognized the necessity for the use of animals
in research in her response as follows:
 7. I don't really mind; as long as it is research intended for a good cause
rather than harm, etc. If it is used for a good purpose it could be
beneficial to both humans and animals. (Student 47)

Source: S. Birdsall Research Paper University of Auckland, New Zealand.

2.1 Select the best reason/reasons for the poaching of animals.

1. For luxury and medicinal purposes
2. For their meat
3. For making ecological balance.
4. Both 1 and 2

2.2) Choose the nearest statement shows the highest level of empathy?
1. Statement given by 71
2. Statement given by 77
3. Statement given by 40
4. Statement given by 47

2.3 According to student 47________________

1. She minds animals are used for research
2. She doesn’t mind that animals are used for research
3. Animals should be used for research
4. It is beneficial for animals when they are used for research

2.4 Based on the understanding of the passage. How much percent feel it is
cruel to use animals for research.
1. 18%
2. 16%
3. 71%

4. 47%

2.5 Choose the best reason on the basis of your understanding ‘Animals are not
like human beings’.
1. They live and die

2. They feel love and pain

3. They cannot think like human beings

4. They help each other

For the visually impaired candidates

Fill in the blank:-

_____________ percentage of students have feeling of compassion.

2.6 Which two statements given by students are directly contradicting each
other?

2.7 What is the topic of research?

2.8 What is the source of above research?

2.9 Who participated in the research?

2.10 Find a word which means- understanding for somebody who is suffering.
(para 2)

SECTION B - GRAMMAR

Q3. Attempt ANY TEN of the following questions.

3.1 Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option about corona trends in India
these days.

Corona cases in India are ---------these days.

A. decrease
B. decreased
C. decreasing
 D. Decreases

3.2 Read the conversation between a teacher and his student. Complete the
sentence by reporting the student’ s reply

Teacher: Do you feel that learning English is useful?

Student: Yes, because it is a global language.

The teacher, while trying to know the use of English asked the reason. The
student replied----------------.

3.3 Select the correct option to fill in the blank about weather update.

There are 80% chances --------precipitation tomorrow.

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. at

3.4 Select the option that that identifies the error and supplies the correction
about the meaning of prayer.

In the traditional sense prayer meant communicating with god.

Option error correction

A. sense senses

B. meant means

C with on

D. the a

3.5 Complete the information about U F O.

Most UFO sightings occur---------- the night.

A. at
 B. in
C. on
D. during

3.6 Edit the letter given below by choosing the appropriate option:-

The Editor
The Tribune
Chandigarh
Sir
I want to bring--------- (for) your notice the frequent breakdown of
electricity in our locality.

3.7 Choose the correct option to fill in the blank to complete the narration of
Bobby’s conversation with Tommy

Tommy: Hey Bobby, Do you know about the news that a great explosion
occurred on sun?

Bobby: Yes I watched it on TV yesterday.

Tommy asked Bobby --------about the explosion that occurred on the son.

A. If he knew

B. That he knows

C. That who knows

D. If you know

3.8 In the following line, one word has been omitted. Choose the correct option
for missing word.

Cooperatives have reputation for selling unadulterated goods.

Before Missing After

A. have an reputation
 B. have the reputation
C. have a reputation
D. Have some reputation

3.9 Choose the correct option to fill in the blank to complete the note about
Tansen Samaroh Festival of Madhya Pradesh.

Tansen sangeet Samaroh--------every year in the month of December in Behat

village of Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh.

A. celebrates
B. is celebrated
C. celebrated
D. was celebrated

3.10 complete using proper subject verb concord

Rajni and her daughters--------- also going to Dubai

A. is

B. was

C. Had

D. were

3.11 Complete the proverb.

There is no use crying over------- milk.

A. boiled
B. spilt
C. white
D. curd

3.12 Complete the Report of spread of virus.

In December 2019, the doctor of China identified---------.

 A. algae
B. bacteria
C. micro organism
D. corona virus

Q4. Section B – Creative Writing Skills

4.1 Attempt any one from A and B given below

A. You are Apoorav/Apooravaliving at B-524, Island Avenue, Ernakulam. You have

seen an advertisement about a diploma course in French language soon to be
organized by Maxwell Institute of languages, Fort Road Kochi. Write a letter in
100-120 words to the advertiser seeking all the relevant information like
admission procedure, fee structure, duration of the course, timing of the class,
transport facilities etc. 5marks

OR

B. You are the manager of Fit & Fine Fitness Club. Gandhi Road, Bhopal. Write a
letter in100-120 words to Messrs. Pioneer Sports Co.Jabalpur,placing an order for
minimum of four fitness equipment with details.

4.2Attempt any one from A and B given below

A. Now a day’s children rarely take a balanced diet. A pie chart is given below
depicting a balanced diet composition, one must take in order to remain healthy.
Write an analytical paragraph describing the pie chart given in not more than 120
words. 5 marks
 CARBOHYDRATES
30%

MINERALS
30%

VITAMINS
25%

PROTIEN
15%

0R

B. The chart shows the division of household tasks by gender in Great Britain.
Write an analytical paragraph describing the chart given in not more than 150
words.
 SECTION C - LITERATURE (40 Marks)
Q5. Reference to the conext

5.1. Attempt any one of two extracts given. 5marks

5.1 (A) “It was only when I began to learn that my boyhood freedom was
anIllusion,when I discovered as a young man that my freedom had alreadybeen
taken from me, that I began to hunger for it. At first as a student, Iwanted
freedom only for myself, the transitory freedoms of being able tostay out at night,
read what I pleased and go where I chose. Later, as ayoung man in Johannesburg,
I yearned for the basic and honorable freedoms...” (Nelson Mandela: A long walk to
freedom)
i) Why do you think the speaker mentions some freedoms as ‘transitory’?

a. The freedoms are momentary and keep changing with time.

b.The definition of freedom is constant but prospective differs.

c.Freedom means different things to different people

d. Freedom is not that important after certain age.

ii) Choose the option that best fits the usage of the word ‘illusion’ as used in
the extract.

a) He was never able to get past the illusion.

b) The illusion I experienced was quite intriguing.

c) A large mirror in the room creates an illusion.

d) I was living under the illusion that this is possible.

iii) Find a word from the passage which means same as having an intense feeling
of longing.

iv)Write opposite of permanent.

v)The title that best suits the extract is

 a) Freedom is every thing
b) Knowledge about freedom
c) Significance of freedom
d) Realization of freedom

OR

5.1 (B). “Mr.Keesing had a good laugh at my arguments, but when I proceeded
totalk my way through the next lesson, he assigned me a second essay. Thistime
it was supposed to be on ‘An Incorrigible Chatterbox’. I handed it in,and
Mr.Keesing had nothing to complain about for two whole lessons.However,
during the third lesson, he’d finally had enough. “Anne Frank, asa punishment
for talking in class, write an essay entitled-‘Quack, Quack,Quack, said Mistress
Chatterbox’.” (From the Diary of Anne Frank)
i).What convincing argument was made by Anne?
a) She was talkative just like any other student in the class.
b) She had the right to be talkative, as it was a classroom and not a prison.
c) She had inherited the trait from her mother, so couldn’t stop being talkative.
d) She found it impossible to be quiet like the others as she couldn’t change
herself

ii).What does ‘had a good laugh’ imply, in the context ofMr. Keesing?
It means that he
a) celebrated his ability to make Anne write the essay.
b) ridiculed Anne in front of the whole class.
c) pulled up Anne for her arguments in the essay.
d) realized the humor in it and was amused

iii).Based on this extract, pick the option with the list of words that best
describe Mr. Keesing.
a) jovial and creative
b) strict and innovative
c) tolerant and strict
d) innovative and jovial
iv).What was the title for Anne’s second essay?

v).Find a word which means to continue doing something.

5.2. Attempt any one of two extracts given. 5marks

5.2 (A)
The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree
Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued. (The dust of snow)

i). Of the many symbols the hemlock tree represents, choose the one that Frost
drew us for this poem.
Symbol of
a) longevity.
b) togetherness.
c) healing.
d) protection.

ii).Choose the option that lists the possible feelings of the poet prior to the
experience shared in the poem.
1) reassured
2) disappointed
3) curious
4) demotivated
5) thankful
6) disheartened
7) impulsive
a) 1, 3 &7
b) 2, 4 & 6
c) 5 & 7
d) 1 & 3

iii).Identify the option that DOES NOT use the word ‘rue’ correctly.
a) The film was a disaster and he rued his decision to act in it.
b) I am sure she rued the day she listened to a fortune-teller.
c) It wasn’t long before I rued my disobedience and my deceit.
d) Others finally rue the one who is dishonest and heartless.

iv).Write a rhyming pair.

v).‘Has given my heart’ Which poetic device is used in this line.

OR

5.2 (B)

(I am an orphan, roaming the street.

I pattern soft dust with my hushed, bare feet.

The silence is golden; the freedom is sweet.) (Amanda)

i).The tone of the given lines is

a) analytical.

b) despairing.

c) peaceful.

d) nervous.

ii).Read the statements A and B given below, and choose the option that

correctly evaluates these statements.

Statement A – The figure ‘I’ imagines a less than realistic view of being an

orphan.

Statement B – The figure ‘I’ does not like the speaker.

a) A is true, B is false, according to the extract

b) A is true, B cannot be clearly inferred from the extract.

c) A cannot be clearly inferred from the extract, B is

false.

d) A is true and can be inferred from the poem, B is

true too.

iii).The golden silence is contrasted with the __________.

a) chaos of the street.

b) constant instructions received.

c) sweetness of freedom.

d) hushed, bare feet.

iv). What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

v). Who is ‘I ‘in above lines?

Q6.Answer any four of following questions in 40 -50 words (4*3=12 marks)

a) “The young seagull was alone on his ledge.” How far do you think this

condition was by his choice? (Two stories about flying)

b) “The people of Coorg are famous for their tradition of hospitality and valour in
the army.” Explain with reference to ‘Glimpses of India’.

c) What would you say was the greatest obstacle faced by the narrator in
transporting Mijbil to Camusfearna? (Mijbil the Otter)
d) During her journey, Valli absorbed the natural beauty and clapped her hands
inhappiness on seeing a young cow running very fast. What does this reveal about
Valli? (Madam rides the bus)

e) Lencho did not bother exploring any other means to resolve his situationbut
just turned to God. Do you feel that his approach was justified? Why/Why not? (A
letter to God)

Q7.Answer (two out of three) questions in 40-50 words each. (2*3=6 marks)

a) Was it actually a triumph of surgery in reference to Tricky? Why/why

not.
b) “Stereotypes are often misleading” Elaborate on the given quote in the
context of ‘Midnight Visitor’.
c) Which book did Ebright’s mother get for him? How did it change his life?
(The making of a scientist)

Q8.Answer (one out of two) the following questions in about 100-120 words.
(6marks)

a). Life is full of trials and tribulations. KisaGotami also passes through a period of
grief in her life. How does she behave in those circumstances? What lesson does a
reader learn from the story of her life? Give any two points how you would act in
the midst of adverse circumstances. (The Sermon at Benares)

OR

b). In the chapter, ‘A Baker from Goa’ the narrator talks about his childhood in
Goa and his fond memories. Compare the childhood of Nelson Mandela with that
of narrator.

Q9. Answer (one out of two) the following questions in about 100-120 words. (6
marks)
a). “If you tell the truth, it becomes a part of your past. If you tell a lie, it becomes
a part of your future.”
How does Matilda’s life change after she tells a lie about the necklace? Explain in
the light of the statement given above and with the help of examples in the text.
(The Necklace)

OR

b). Education means different things to different people. Evaluate how it

impacted the young thief in the story. (The Thief’s story)