GURU NANAK PUBLICK SCHOOL& JUNIOR COLLEGE STD XI TERMINAL EXAMINATION 2011-2012 Marks 80 SUBJECT: ENGLISH Q1 A Read the

passage and answer the questions given below. ( 11) When I was at college I used to spend my summer vacation in Dhera, at my grandmothers place. I would leave the plains early in May and return late in July. Deoli was a small station about thirty miles from Dehra: it marked the beginning of the heavy jungles of the Indian Terai. The train would reach Deoli at about five in the morning, when the station would be dimly lit with electric bulbs and oil-lamps, and the jungle across the railway track would just be visible in faint light of dawn. Deoli had only one platform, an office for station master and a waiting room. The platform boasted a tea stall, a fruit vendor and a few stray dogs; not much else, because the train stopped there only for ten minutes before rushing on into the forest. Why it stopped at Deoli, I dont know. Nothing ever happened there. Nobody got off the train and nobody got in. There were never any coolies on the plat form. But the train would halt there for full ten minutes, and then the bell would sound, the guard would blow his whistle, and presently Deoli would be left behind and forgotten. I used to wander what happened in Deoli, behind the station walls. I always felt sorry for that lonely little platform, and for the place nobody wanted to visit. I decided that one day I would get off the train at Deoli, and spend the day there, just to please the town. 1) i. Where would the writer spend his holidays? (1) ii. What did the writer decide he would do some day? (1) 2) State weather the following statement is true or false (1) a. . The writer knew everything about what happened behind the station walls. b. The train would halt at Deoli for full ten minutes. 3) The text is written in the first person. Who do you think does the I refer to, the writer or the narrator? (2 ) 4) This text is based on the writers memories of the past .Such texts are called ----------------. a) Biographical text b) nostalgic text c) historical text. [Choose the correct alternative and complete the statement.] (2) 5) Do as directed 1) I always felt sorry for that lovely little platform. *Rewrite using used to. + (1) 2) Nobody got off the train and nobody got in. *Rewrite using neither .nor+ (1) 3) Explain the difference in a few and few. (1) 6) Write down the words the writer employs to describe the journey in the order of their occurrence. (1) 7) Give one word for the following phrases from the text: i) Pointed out the location. Ii) Porter. Q1 B Do as directed (4)

1) I am hearing a sound from the kitchen. (Correct the sentence.) (1) 2) The letter is written for Indias children .It is meant for all. ( combine using a relative pronoun) 3) She headed the team. (Rewrite using the underlined word as a noun.) 4) A watch is kept on the behavior of the applicants. (Change the voice.) (1) Q2 A Read the following passage and answers the questions given below. (11) The evening of the concert, Mum wore glittering earrings and more make- up than I could remember .Dad got out of work early, put on a suit and a tie and slicked down his hair with

pomade. They were ready an hour early, so we sat in the living room chatting nervously. I got the unspoken message that playing this one song was a dream comes true for them. At the theatre nervousness overtook me as I realized how much I wanted to make my parents proud. Finally, it was my turn .I walked to the lone chair on stage and performed with a mistake. The applause spilled out, with a few hands still clapping after others had stopped .I was light-headed, glad my ordeal was over. After the concert, Mum and Dad came backstage. The way they walked- heads high, faces flushed-I knew they were pleased. My mother gave me a big hug. Dad slipped an arm around me and held me close.You were just great, he said .Then he shook my hand and was slow to let it go. 1) Why were Dad and Mum so excited on the eve of Waynes concert? (1) 2) At the concert, how did Wayne win the admiration of the audience? (1) 3) Why was Wayne nervous at the concert? (1) 4) How did Waynes parents express their happiness about his successful performance? (2) 5) Generally what is the state of the parents before the childs concert and after the concert? (2) 6) Do as directed: 1.Dad slipped his arm around me and held me close.( Rewrite using the ing form of the underlined word) (1) 2. You were just great, he said. (Rewrite in Indirect form) (1) 3. At the theatre nervousness overtook me. (State the word class of the underlined word.) (1) 7) Give antonyms of the following; i) nervous ii) early. (1) (B) Draw a tree diagram that contains the main points and important supporting details from the Following text about flowering plants (4) Flowering plants are of various types. Herbaceous flowering plants are annuals, biennials and perennials. A second type, woody or semi-woody, is usually perennials. Annual plants grow, set seed and die within one year; biennial plants complete their life cycle in two years; perennials on the other hand, can live and grow for many years once they have been planted. Plants that flourish and flower during rainy season are mostly the herbaceous annuals such as the Aster, Zinnia and Sweet Pea. Of the herbaceous perennials the most common are members of daisy family. The beautifully scented rose and Jasmine are both woody and semi-woody perennials. There are two other types of plants; bulbous plants and aquatic plants. The former grow from bulbs and tubers planted in the ground: examples of this type are Gladiolus and Tulip. The latter, as their name suggests, grow in water, the most exquisite example being the Lotus or Water lily. Both bulbous and aquatic plants are usually perennials. Q.3) A. Read the extract and answer the questions. (11) As the plane circled over the airport everyone sensed that something was wrong. The plane was moving unsteadily through the air, and although the passengers had fastened their seat belts, they were suddenly thrown forward. At that moment air hostess appeared. She looked very pale but was quite calm. Speaking quickly but almost in a whisper, she informed everyone that the pilot had fainted and asked if any of the passengers knew anything about machines. After a moments hesitation, a man got up and followed the hostess into the pilots cabin. Moving the pilot aside the man took the pilots seat and listened carefully to the urgent instruction that were being sent by the radio from the airport below The plane was now dangerously close to the ground , but to everyones relief it soon began to climb. The man had to circle the airport several times in order to become familiar with the controls. But the danger he terrible moment came when he had to land. Following the instructions the man guided the plane towards the airfield. It shook violently as it touched the ground and then moved rapidly across the field, but after a long run it stopped safely. Outside, a crowd of people who had been watching anxiously, rushed forward to congratulate the pilot on a perfect landing.

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Where does this incident take place? (1) Why was there a need of a man with the knowledge of machines? (1) How the man did begin to take control of the plane? (1) How did the people make out that all was not fine? (2 ) Would you like to become a pilot? Why? (2) Do as directed a) She informed everyone. (add a question tag) (1) b) Moving the pilot aside the man took seat. (Rewrite using and ) (1) c) She asked if any of the passengers knew anything about machines.[Rewrite in direct speech] (1) 7) Pick out four adverbs from the passage. (1) Q.3) B. Write the summary of the passage given above and also give suitable title (4)

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Q4) Read the following extract and answer the following question (8) Look, Ma The dark serpent of Fate Has coiled itself around the sacred basil, Ferocious animals crowd inside The tender green heart you gently nourished. Bruised, wounded, Listening to their commands I go on performing circus like. Ma Look, How I have changed. What has coiled itself around the scared basil? (1) What changes have taken place in the life of the girl after the marriage? (2) Imagine that you are a brother\ sister of the women in the poem .How would you react to her story? (2) Explain the figure of speech: The dark serpent of Fate . (1) Explain the analogy between the girls life after her marriage and the circus. (2)

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Q5A Read the following extract and answer the questions given below. (4) How much does a model get for being painted?Asked Hoagie, as found himself a comfortable seat A shilling an hour. And how much do you get for your picture, Alan?Oh, for this I get two thousand pounds. Well, I think the model should have a share, cried Hugie, laughing; he works quite as hard as you do . Nonsense, nonsense! Look at trouble of laying on the paint, and standing all day in front of the picture! Its easy, Hugie, for you to talk. But you mustnt talk; Im busy. Smoke a cigarette, and keep quiet After some time the servant came in, and told Trevor that the frame maker wanted to speak to him. Dont run away, Hugie, he said, as he went out, I will be back in a moment. The old beggar took advantage of Trevors absence to rest for a moment. He looked so miserable that Hugie pitied him, and felt in his pockets to see what money he had. All he could find was a pound and some pennies. Poor old man, he thought, he needs more than I do, but I shant

have much money myself for a week or two , and he walked across the room and slipped the pound into the beggars hand. The old man jumped, and a faint smile passed across his old lips. Thank you, sir, he said, thank you. Then Trevor arrived, and Hugie left a little red in the face at what had done. He spent the day with Laura, who was charmingly cross that he had given away a pound and had to walk home because he had no money for transport. 1) How much did the model get for being painted? {1} 2) Whom was Hugie going to marry? {1} 3) What did Hugie think of models in general? And what did he feel about the beggar? {2} Q5B) Describe Hugies encounter with the beggar in Trevors studio as if Hugie himself was narrating it.(4)

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Q6. A) Write a letter on any one of the following (4) Write a letter to your father, who is in another city , asking him permission to go for a nature trek that your collage is arranging.

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Write a letter to the police commissioners of your town asking him to look into a series of thefts that have been taking place in your locality. Q6.B)Answer any one of the following (4) You have to speak to your class on importance of teachers day on September 5. Prepare a speech for the occasion take the help of the following points: i. Whom do we commemorate on this day? ii. The importance of teachers in life of students? iii. Tradition of guru and Gurudakshina in Indian culture. iv. What can we do for our teachers?

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Your class has organized a blood donation camp on the college campus.Prepare an apple to be put up on the college notice board requesting the students to participate. Take the help of the following points 1) The need for blood donation / the saving of lives of unknown people. 2) The day venue time. 3) Participants will get an apple a glass of milk and a donors card. 4) Need for Volunteers to help in the procedures 5) DR. Agencies that will be present. Q6.C) Answer any one of the following : (4) You wish to open an account in a local bank. Write the conversation between yourself and a Phone banking office over the telephone. Take the help of the following points 1. Formal greeting. 2. Seeking the information needed. 3. Seeking the information about the formalities to be completed. 4. Thanking him or her.

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There was an heavy rainfall in your locality. The entire area was flooded for three days. Write a report of the flooding for your collage magazine. Take the help of the following points 1. Days name of the locality and regions affected. 2. Extent of the damage caused. 3. No of human casualties 4. Reaction of authorities Q7 Write an essay of about 250 words on any one of the : (7) 1. Is womens education important 2. Trees and human beings 3. Effect of cinemas on our lives