KENDRIYAVIDYALAYASANGTHAN

Regional Office Varanasi

Session EndingExamination 2014-15
Class XI
Subject- English Core
Time 3:00 Hours M.M. -80

General Instructions :

This question paper is divided into three Sections:

Section A Reading 20 Marks
Section B Writing and Grammar 30 Marks
Section C Text Books and Long Reading Text – Novel 30 Marks
*All Sections are Compulsory
*Separate instructions are given for each section. Follow them faithfully.
*Do not exceed the given word limits.
*15 minutes are given for reading the question paper only. Do not write
anything in your answer book during this time.

Section A Reading -20 Marks

1. Read the Passage below and answer the questions that follow.
The defense mechanism of human body is a gift of nature provided to
human beings. The power of our body to fight various disease-producing
agents is known as defensive mechanism. This defensive mechanism
depends upon various factors which can be categorized mainly into two
types - Common factors and special factors.
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Amongst the common factors, the most important is the health of human
beings. We all know if we are having a good health, our body automatically
remains protected against the diseases. For keeping good health one
should have nutritious balanced diet. A balanced diet is that which contains
carbohydrates, fat, proteins, vitamins in proportionate amount.
The skin of our body saves us against many micro-organisms producing
diseases, provided that it is intact. In case there are cuts or abrasions on it,
the micro-organisms penetrate the body through those cuts and abrasions
and can cause diseases. Therefore, a cut or abrasion should never be left
open. In case there is no bandage, etc. available it may be covered by a
clean cloth.
Some bacteria are residing on and inside the body. They are our friends and
are useful for us. They do not cause any disease and by their presence they
do not allow disease-causing organisms to settle on those places. For
example, the micro-organisms, present in human saliva secrete a chemical
which does not allow diphtheria causing bacteria to grow inside the oral
cavity.
The human body secretes a variety of fluids, which are killers for disease
causing micro-organisms. For example, gastric juice (acidic in nature)
secreted by our intestinal tract kills all organisms which enter our body
through food.
There are a few automatic activities of our body known as “reflex
phenomenon” which protect the body against many infections. This reflex
phenomenon includes sneezing, coughing and vomiting.
Fever is one of the most important constituents of the defensive
mechanism of our body. The organ which regulates the temperature of our
body is known as hypothalamus and it is situated in the brain. When micro-
organisms after entering the body release toxic products and these reach
the brain through blood, the hypothalamus starts increasing the
temperature of the body the person gets fever. This fever is very useful for
the human body because by the increase of temperature the micro-
organisms which are the root cause of the problem get killed.

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 We are living in an environment which is full of bacteria. Many of these
bacteria can produce serious diseases, but all of us do not suffer from such
diseases. It is due to a special power present in our body to fight these
diseases. A part of this special power of our body is known as innate
immunity. This is inherited by us. The other part of this special power is
called acquired immunity. This we gain during our life-time.
In nutshell, we can say since nature has provided us with defensive
mechanism to fight against so many diseases, let us maintain it and rather
increase it by the way of immunization.

A. Answer the following questions by choosing the most appropriate option:

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1. One should have nutritious balanced diet because…………………………
(a) It has food items for various tastes.
(b) It keeps one healthy
(c) It is recommended by a dietician
(d) It has all essential items
2. The defense mechanism of human body is important as…………………….
(a) It protects us from diseases
(b) It checks deterioration of body
(c) It saves us from depression
(d) It builds up the wear and tear
3. In order to check the micro-organisms penetration in the human body
……………………………..
(a) We must cover the whole body
(b) We must rub insect repelling oil
(c) We must use antiseptic solutions
(d) We should keep cuts and abrasions covered.
4. Gastric juice secreted by our intestinal tract kills all extraneous
organisms as ………………………
(a) It flows very fast
(b) It is acidic in nature
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 (c) It prevents their multiplication
(d) It is a natural stimulant
5. The word Toxic in para 7 means …………………………………..
(a) Blood poisoning
(b) Study of poisons
(c) Harmful bacteria in plants/animal
(d) Poisonous
6. We can increase our defensive mechanism by …………………………………….
(a) Developing friendly bacteria
(b) Checking infection through reflex phenomenon
(c) Seeking proper immunization
(d) Suppressing fever in initial stages

B. Answer the following questions in brief

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7. How can micro-organisms penetration can be checked in the human
body?
8. What is the role of gastric juice in human body?
9. How can we increase our defensive mechanism?
10.What do you mean by reflex phenomenon? How is it helpful for human
body?
11.Give the similar meanings to the following:
(a) Scraping or rubbing (para 3)
(b) Poisonous (para7)

2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that
follow:

We need money to survive, to be comfortable, to indulge and enjoy

ourselves. Even as children, though not earning ourselves, we seek pocket
money from parents. Money also gives you power over others. The more

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 the money, more the purchasing power. Not surprisingly, money is the
single most sought after commodity today.
To acquire wealth, however, one needs knowledge. The main purpose of
education is to acquire knowledge that prepares you to face life and help
build your character. If the only purpose of knowledge acquisition is to earn
money, then education is narrowed down to the knowledge required for
only a low level of subsistence.

Broader and deeper knowledge has several advantages over material

wealth. Knowledge can be used to make money, but it cannot really be
purchased with money, it is acquired by individual effort. Worldly wealth is
limited, knowledge is unlimited. Knowledge cannot be taken away or
stolen. It is not burdensome to carry and it causes no anxiety. Wealth could
diminish but knowledge increases when shared. A man of wealth is
respected only till he possesses it; an erudite person is respected even long
after he is no more.

The MundikaUpnishad speaks of two kinds of knowledge; ‘aparavidya’ or

lower knowledge acquired by study of Vedas, rituals and astrology for one’s
well-being in the material world, and ‘paravidya’ or higher knowledge,
knowledge of imperishable Being or God. One of the three main paths to be
followed to attain liberation isjnana yoga, or union with God through
knowledge. Krishna says in the Bhagavad Gita : “Realisation and
competence gained through spiritual practices is never lost”

Material wealth is an impediment for a seeker of ‘Para Vidya’, because it is

a source of obstruction. As Krishna says: “He on whom I want to bestow my
grace, I slowly deprive him of all his wealth.”

A. On the basis of your reading of the above passage make notes on it using
heading and sub-headings. Also use recognizable abbreviations wherever
necessary (minimum 04) Supply a suitable title.

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Marks
B. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words in about 80
words. 03 Marks
Section B (Writing and Grammer) -30 Marks

3. You are Rahul/ Rashmi, President of the literary club of your school. Your
school is organizing a debate competition for the senior students of the
school. Draft a notice for the school notice board inviting the students for
the participation giving all necessary details. 04 Marks
OR
You are P. Sharma of Varanasi. You want an English tutor for your daughter.
Write an advertisement to be published in the classified columns of a local
newspaper.

4. Your school is situated in the heart of the city of Hyderabad. Many stray
animals roam on the school road causing traffic jams as well as accidents.
Write a letter to the Editor of ‘The Indian Express’ drawing attention of the
municipal authorities to this nuisance. Sign as Rakhi/Rakesh, Head girl/Head
boy, Modern Public School, Hyderabad. 06 Marks
OR
You are Kamini/ Keshav of 26, Civil lines Meerut. Last week you purchased
an automatic VIP washing machine from M/S Balaji Electronics, Meerut.
Now it is not working properly creating unbreakable noise. Write a letter to
the dealer complaining about the same and requesting him to replace if it is
beyond repair.

5. You are Amar/ Amrapali, Secretary of the cultural club of ABC School,
Gaziabad. Van Mahotsava was celebrated in your school on 24th August.
Write a report in about 150 words with all necessary details for the
publication in the News letter of your school.

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Marks
OR
Write an article for your school Magazine justifying the need for Education
of girls in the country for national development.

Grammer – 10 marks
6. The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line
having a blank alongside. Write the error and the correction in your answer
sheet against the correct number of blanks.
8×1/2=4
marks
Every living creature, not alone human
beings but plants and animals, long of (a)………………………
freedom and want to be independence. (b)……………………….
The animals in zoos is captured (c)………………………
and put in cage for our (d)………………………
entertainment. Animal and birds, which (e)………………………
are captured, are train at circuses. (f)……………………….
If they can talk, they would make (g)………………………
us feel guilt and regretful of our actions. (h)……………………..

7. The following passage could not be edited. It has missing word in each line.
Locate it and write your answer along with the words which come before
and after the word. 8×1/2=4 marks

Twenty years ago, kids in school had never even

heard the internet. (a) ……………………..
The internet is vast resource (b)……………………..
that gives types of information. (c)……………………..
It is like giant bulletin (d)……………………..
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 board is used by the whole world. (e)……………………..
But anyone put anything in the (f)……………………..
internet have to be careful. (g)………………………
You must rely your best judgement (h)…………………….

8. Look at the sentences given below in a disorderly form. Rearrage them to

form meaningful sentences. 02 marks
(a) Sports/building/physical strength/necessary/are/for
(b) They/sportsmanship/cooperation/inculcate/and

Section C (Literature) - 30 marks

9. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
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All three stood still to smile through their hair
At the uncle with the camera. A sweet face,
my mother’s, that was before I was born.
And the sea, which appears to have changed less,
washed their terribly transient feet.

(a) Name the poem and the poet? 1

(b) Whose sweet face is referred to here? 1
(c) What quality of the sea is highlighted by the Poet? 1

OR

I donot understand this child

Though we have lived together now
In the same house for years. I know
Nothing of him, so try to build
up a relationship from how
He was when small

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 (a) Who is ‘I’ and ‘he’ in these line? 1
(b) What is the question troubling the poet’s mind? 1
(c) What is the speaker’s intention here? 1

10.Answer any three out of the following questions in about 40 words each.
3×3 = 9
marks
(a) Describe the boat wave walker which set sail from play mouth England
for going round the world?
(b) Why was king Tut’s demise a big event even by royal standards?
(c) How did the narrator react on seeing the horse and Mourad?
(d) How does Mrs. Fitzgerald plan to deal with the family of Mrs. Pearson?
11. Compare and contrast Mr. Crocker Harris and Frank. 06 marks
OR
Describe Andrew Manson’s frantic efforts to save the child. How did he
succeed in the end?

Long Reading Text Novel

12.How did Lord Canterville warn Mr. Otis? How did Mr. Otis react?
06
marks
13.How does the attitude of Virginia differ from that of the rest of the family
towards the ghost? 06 marks

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