Table of Contents S.No. | Topie ‘Sub-topic Page Number 1 Syllabus | Term—1 2 Discursive Comprehension Passage 3 “Answer Key - Discursive Comprehension Passage 4 Reading [Case Based Factual Comprehension Passage 3 “Answer Key - Case Based Factual Comprehension Pass: 6 Letter of Complaint (Business & Official) 3-51 7 ‘Answer Key — Letter of Complaint (Business & S253 Writing Official) 8 Letter to the Editor 5-2, 9 ‘Answer Key - Letter to the Editor (63-65 10 | Grammar | Exercises 66-90 i ‘Answer Key 91-98 12 First Flight 99-142 1B ‘Answer Key — First Flight 143-148 14 __| Literature [Poetry 149-159 15 ‘Answer Key — Poetry 160-162 16 Footprints Without Feet 163-186 7 ‘Answer Key - Footprints Without Feet 187-190English Language and Literature Code No. 184 Class X (2021-22) Term wise Syllabus Term =I READING Question based on the following kinds of unseen passages to assess inference, evaluation, vocabulary, analysis and interpretation: 1. Discursive passage (400-450 words) 2, Case based Factual passage (with. words) ual input/ statistical data/ chart etc. 30 WRITING SKILL 1, Formal letter based on a given situation, + Letter to the Editor + Letter of Complaint (Official + Letter of Complaint Business GRAMMAR ‘enses Modals Subject-Verb Concord Determiner Reported Speech ‘Commands and Requests Statements ‘Questions SN OMRENS LITERATURE Questions based on extracts / texts to assess interpretation, inference, extrapolation beyond the text and across the texts, FIRST FLIGHT Letter to God 2 Nelson Mand 3.__ Two Stories About Flyin;4. From the Diary of Anne Frank ‘The Hundred Dresses 1 ‘The Hundred Dresses 2 Dust of Snow A Tiger in the Zoo ‘The Ball Poem 1. 2. 3 4. FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET 1. A Triumph of Surgery 2. The Thief's Story 3. Footprints Without FeetDISCURSIVE PASSAGES PASSAGE 1: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. During our growing up years we as children were taught - both at home and school - to worship the photos and idols of the Gods of our respective religions. When we grew a litte older, we were to read holy books like the Bhagwad Gita, Bible and Quran; we were told that there are a lot of life lessons to be learnt from these holy books. We were then introduced to stories from our mythologies which taught us about ethics and ‘morality- what is good and what is bad. I also leamt to be respectful towards my parents who made my life comfortable with their hard work and love and care, and my teachers who guided me to become a good student and a responsible citizen. Much later in life, I realised that though we learn much from our respective holy books, there is a lot to Jean from our surroundings. This realization dawned upon me when I learnt to enquire and explore Everything around us- the sun, the moon, the stars, rain, rivers, stones, rocks, birds, plants and animals - teach us many valuable life lessons. No wonder that besides the scriptures, in many cultures nature is also worshipped. The message that we get is to save our environment and maintain ecological balance. People are taught to live in harmony with nature and recognize that there is God in all aspects of nature. Nature is a great teacher. A river never stops flowing. Ifit finds an obstacle in its way in the form of a heavy rock, the river water fights to remove it from its path or finds an alternative path to move ahead. This teaches us to be progressive in life, and keep the fighting spirit alive. Snakes are worshipped as they eat insects in the field that can hurt our crops, thus protecting the grains for us. In fact, whatever we worship is our helper and makes our lives easy for us. There are many such examples in nature, but we are not ready to learn a lesson, Overcome with greed, we are destroying nature, As a result, wwe face natural disasters like droughts, floods and landslides. We don’t know that nature is angry with us. However, itis never too late to learn. If we learn to respect nature, the quality of our life will improve. ‘On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY FIVE questions from the 6 that follow. i) Weare told to worship photos and idols of Gods during our a. childhood b. adulthood ©. growing up years 4d, none of these i) Parents should be worshiped because a. they gave us Holy books to read b. they taught us what is good and what is bad ©. they work hard to make out lives easier 4. they have read many mythical stories (iii) One can learn life lessons from 1. Mythology 2. Reading Holy books 3, Nature 4, Worshiping photos and idols of God a 124bv. 134 ce. 1,23 d. 23,4 (iv) The natural disaster that has not been talked about in the passage is: a. Drought b, Earthquake ©. Flood d. Landslide (W)A river teaches us to be. a. Stubborn b. Obstinate ©. Progressive 4. Docile (vi)Snakes are worshipped because they protect a. Crops from animals 1b. Crops from insects ©. Us from rodents d. Us from insects PASSAGE 2: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. It is an indisputable fact that the world has gone too far with the innovation of new technologies such as mobile phones, the Internet and so on, due to which people are able to tour the cosmos virtually sitting at one place using their smart devices or other technological gadgets. Though mobile intemet access is oftentimes hurried and short, it can still provide common internet features like alerts, weather data, emails, search engines, instant messages, and games and music downloading. 2, Due to the easy access of smart phones, communication has been very effective and instant, People are able to convey their message all around the globe to their loved ones without spending hefty sums of money. Adults are always fond of such gadgets and they always welcome and adopt such new technology readily. Further, young people have been able to broaden their minds and improve their skills by doing research on the Internet. For instance, they use smart phones to look up any new word they come across. As we know that most of the universities have online teaching provision and smart phones assist the students to complete their assignments on time. 3. The mobile phone has been a lifesaver for a lot of people in case of an emergency. Likewise, the use of smartphones can be of vital importance in preventing crimes in society by providing information to the security forces in time. 4, Nonetheless, for the young the use of mobile phones can be like an addiction and they can misuse it. Young people are also prone to getting involved in undesirable activities on the Internet, This might have an adverse effect on their academic performance. Therefore, young people should always be monitored and made aware of its bad outeomes. 5. Also a major contributor to its popularity is the availability of prepaid or pay-as-you-go services from a phone shop or an online store. This allows subscribers to load text or airtime credits to their handsets by the use of their credit cards, debit cards or by buying a prepaid card from the network they subscribe to. This plan also doesn’t commit a particular customer to a contract. If prepaid card is not that appealing to you, then you can opt to subscribe using the pay-by-month plan.Q: On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer of the following: (i) What are the bad outcomes of mobile phones for youth according to passage (a) it is very expensive so increase expense. (b) pay-by-month plan, (6) an adverse effect on their academic performance d) None of these (ii) How the communication become very effective and instant. (a) Due to the new technology (b) With the help of transport (6) Due to the easy access of smart phones (@) both (i) and (ii) (iii) In para 1, the synonym of ‘innovation’ is . (a) Production (b) sincerity (©) invention (@) prevention (iv) In para 4, the antonym of ‘favourable’ is ....... (a) positive (b) prone (©) outcomes (d) adverse (v) Grown-ups should not monitor the use of new technology by young people. (a) True (b) False (©) can’t say (d) all of the above (vi) Mobile internet can provide access to a) emails 'b) music download ©) weather data 4) all of the above PASSAGE 3: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow Subhash Chandra Bose passed through quarters inhabited by Englishmen and also met a large number of them in the tram cats, The British using these cars were purposely rude and offensive to Indians in various ways. The sensitive mind of Subhash revolted against such insulting and rude behavior of the British. On many occasions, there was an exchange of hot words between him and misbehaving British. Majority of the students of the Presidency College, where he studied, were free thinkers. The college continued to be a storm centre and was looked upon by the British Government “as a hotbed of sedition, rendezvous of revolutionaries” and was frequently searched by the police. The first two years of his life were greatly influenced by the group, which styled itself as the neo-Vivekananda group and Subhash developed intellectually during this period, The group generally followed the teachings of Rama Krishna and Vivekananda with special emphasis on social service as means of spiritual development and was non-aligned to a revolutionary group. The shock of csthe Great World War roused his political consciousness. He graduated at the age of 22 and enrolled himself for the postgraduate with experimental psychology as a special subject His father, however, wanted him to go to England to appear for the Indian Civil Services. In spite of his mental reservations, Subhash took it as a challenge. In England, he was greatly impressed with the freedom allowed to students at Cambridge. Every student behaved in a dignified manner. Not withstanding his preoccupation with his studies, he displayed his public spirit and fearlessness throughout his stay in England. He and K. L. Gouba were selected by the Indian Majlis, to represent the British Government the difficulties the Indian students encountered for admission to the University Officers’ Training Corps. Though he took a harsh view of the British high handedness and racial arrogance, he did admire their qualities which exacted him. He himself behaved there in a dignified way and was of the view that Indians who go abroad, must consider themselves to be unofficial ambassadors of the country, who should uphold their country’s prestige. He was quite serious in purpose and disliked anybody wasting time on trivialities. On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the following questions. (i) Who were selected by the Indian Majlis? a) Subhash Chandra Bose and KL Gouba b) Jawahar Lal Nehru ©) Mahatma Gandhi ) none of the above ii) Majority of the students of the Presidency college were a) radical b) arrogant ©) unhappy ) free thinkers (ii) Whose teachings did the group generally followed? a) Mahatma Gandhi b) Rabindranath Tagore ©) Rama Krishna 4) Lala Lajpat Rai (iv) Subhash Chandra’s father wanted him to go to England and appear for what? a) Barrister’s exam b) Indian Civil Services ©) Start the freedom movement 4) Judiciary exam (v) At what age Subhash enrolled for his postgraduation? a) 20 years b) 25 years ©) 22 years 21 years(vi) Where is Cambridge University? a) England b) Germany ©) United States of America @) France PASSAGE 4: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. One day Nandu rode his horse to the village fair. On his way back he met Somendra, the merchant. The ‘merchant was a crafty man, ready to do anything to earn some money. The villagers knew this, In fact no one knew what trick he would be up to next. Now, Nandu was poor and had no one in the world to call his own except a beautiful, white horse. He loved it more than anything else in the world. ‘The merchant had his eye on the horse for a long time and tried to think of a way to get it for himself. Seeing Nandu, the merchant thought, Nandu is a simpleton, Let me see if I can trick him out of his horse. So he said to Nandu, You live all alone. How do you manage? What does a young boy like you need with a horse? Sell it to me and I shall make you rich in return. Nandu replied, "No I don’t want to sell my horse." But the merchant refused to give up so easily. He offered Nendu more money. Finally, when the offer reached five hundred gold coins, Nandu paused and said. Five hundred gold coins seems like a good price, But Ihave a condition, If you agree to it, I shall give you my horse. "What is it?", the merchant asked impatiently. "Give me the money right now and I shall give you my horse when I have given you ten lashes." After all he would resell the horse for over a thousand gold coins in the market. He would take twenty lashes for such a gain, He agreed instantly. He ran home and got the money for Nandu and brought along his whip as well. Nandu counted the money carefully. He then took the whip and the lashes fell on the merchant's back in quick succession. By the eighth lash the merchant was almost in tears but he told himself that there were only two lashes to go and the horse would be his. The merchant held his breath waiting for the final lashes. But Nandu had mounted his horse and was riding off. "Wait!", shouted the merchant in anger. "What about the last lashes? Where are you going with the horse? We had a deal. Nandu stopped and said, "I agree to give you the horse only after I had given you ten lashes. But it is upsetting my horse. I'll give you the last lashes later. Till then goodbye!” "Come back you cheat!”, the merchant shouted. But the crowd that had gathered around agreed with Nandu. A deal was a deal. Till the last lash was given, the horse could not belong to the merchant. Nandu rode away richer by five hundred gold coins and Somendra waited in vain for several days for the final lash which never came. On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY FIVE from the six questions that follow. i) Why did the merchant offer to buy Nandu’s horse? a) He was very fond of the horse and wanted it for himself b)_ It was his way of helping Nandu who was poor. ©) The horse would be useful for carrying goods to the market. 4) He hated Nandu and wanted to deprive him of something he loved. ii) Which of the following is TRUE in the context of the passage? 1, Nandu was an orphan. 2. The merchant was very persevering. 3. The merchant was fond of Nandu's horse. a) Noneb) Only 1 ©) Both 1&2 @) AMl1,2and3 iii) Why did Nandu set the condition of giving the merchant ten lashes? a) To discourage the merchant from buying his horse. b) To demonstrate how painful a whipping was so that the merchant would never hit the horse. ©) To bargain with the merchant to offer more money. 4) To outwit the merchant who was trying to cheat him. iv) Why did the bystanders take Nandu’s side in the argument? 1. They hoped that Nandu would give them a reward from the five hundred gold coins he had cared. 2. They were sure that the merchant would ill treat the horse and wanted to prevent that from happening. 3. ‘They knew that the merchant was a cheat and Nandu would be miserable without his horse of whom he was very fond, a) Only b) Both &3 ©) Only3 4) None of these -v) What reason did Nandu cite for not giving the merchant the final la a) His horse was distressed by the whipping. 'b) He realised that the merchant was in great pain and took pity on him, ©) He was following the advice of the people around. d) He had changed his mind about selling his horse. vi) Which of the following can be said about Nandu? 1, He was very cunning 2. He needed money. 3. He was ctuel to people but loved animals, a)None of these byBoth 1 & 2 e)Both 2 & 3 AAI, 2 and 3 PAS AGE, Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow The choices we make on a daily basis—wearing a seatbelt, lifting heavy objects correctly or purposely staying out of any dangerous situation—can either ensure our safety or bring about potentially harmful circumstances.You and I need to make a decision that we are going to get our lives in order. Exercising self-control, self discipline and establishing boundaries and borders in our lives are some of the most important things we can do, A life without discipline is one that’s filled with carelessness, We can think it’s kind of exciting to live life on the edge. We like the image of “Yeah! That's me! Living on the edge! Woo-hoo!” It’s become a popular way to look at life. But if you see, even highways have lines, which provide margins for our salety while we're driving. If we go over one side, we'll go into the ditch. If wwe cross over the line in the middle, we could get killed, And we like those lines because they help to keep us safe. Sometimes we don’t even realize how lines help to keep us safe. I'm not proud of this, but for the first 20 years of my life at work, I ignored my limits. I felt horrible, physically, most of the time. I used to tell myself“ know I have limits and that I've reached them, but I’m going to ignore them and see if or how long I can get by with it.” I ran to doctors, trying to make myself fee! better through pills, vitamins, natural stuff and anything I could get my hands on. Some of the doctors would tell me, “It’s just stress.” That just made me mad. I thought stress meant you don’t like what you do or can’t handle life, and I love what Ido. But I kept pushing myself, traveling, doing speaking engagements and so on— simply exhausting myself. Finally, I understood I was living an unsustainable life and needed to make some changes in my outlook and lifestyle, You and I don’t have to be like everyone else or keep up with anyone else. Fach of us needs to be exactly the way we are, and we don’t have to apologize for it. We're not all alike and we need to find a comfort zone in which we can enjoy our lives instead of making ourselves sick with an overload of stress and pressure. On the basis of understant (1x10=10) ig of the passage, answer ANY TEN ques ons from the twelve that follow. i) Which of the characteristics are apt about the writer in the following context: “I know I have limits and that I've reached them, but I’m going to ignore them and see if or how long I can get by with it.” ? negligent indecisive . spontaneous reckless purposeless 6. patient a) 2and 5 b) 3 and 6 ©) Land 4 a) 2and 3 ii) The reason why living on the edge has become popular, is because of the a) constant need for something different. b) population being much younger. ©) exhausting effort to make changes. d) strong tendency to stay within our limits iii) The phrase “potentially harmful circumstances” refers to circumstances that can (a) certainly be dangerous. (b) be faitly dangerous. (©) be possibly dangerous. (d) seldom be dangerous.iv). Choose the option that correctly states the two meanings of ‘outlook’, as used in the passage. 1. A person's evaluation of life 2. A person's experiences in life 3. A person’s point of view towards life 4. A person's regrets in life 5. A person’s general attitude to life a) (1) and (4) b) @) and 3) ©) G) and (5) 4) 4) and (5) v) Choose the option that best captures the central idea of the passage from the given quotes. a. Its all about quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends. 2. To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short. 3, Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. 4, Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create. vi) The author explains the importance of discipline and boundari in our lives using th a) road accidents. b) traffic rules. ©) lines on the highway, 4) Safe driving PASSAG! 6: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. Sniffer dog Tucker uses his nose to help researchers find out why a killer whale population off the northwest coast of the United States is on the decline, He searches for whale faces floating on the surface of the water, which are then collected for examination. He is one of the elite team of detection dogs used by scientists studying a number of species including right whales and killer whales. Conservation canines are fast becoming indispensable tools for biologists according to Aimee Hutt, associate director and co-founder of Working Dogs for Conservation, based in Three Forks, Montana, Over the last few years, though, so many new conservations dog projects have sprung up that Hurt can no longer keep track of them all. Her organization’s dogs and their handlers are fully booked to assist field researchers into 2012. “Dogs have such a phenomenal sense of smell”, explained Sam Wasser, director of the Center for Conservation biology at the University of Washington in Seattle. He has worked with scat-detection dogs since 199(g). Scientists have been using Conservation Canines in their research since 199(g). These dogs have enabled them to non-invasively access vast amount of genetic and physiological information which is used to tackle conservation problems around the world, Such information has proved vital for determining the causes and consequences of human disturbances on wildlife as well as the actions needed to mitigate such impacts. The ideal detection dog is extremely energetic with an excessive play drive. These dogs will happily work all day long, motivated by the expectation of a ball game as a reward for sample detection. The obsessive, high energy personalities of detection dogs also make them difficult to maintain as pets. As a result, they frequently find themselves abandoned to animal shelters, facing euthanasia. The programme rescues these dogs and offers them a satisfying career in conservation research Choose the correct option (i) What do dogs expect as a reward for their hard work? (a) A bone (b) Good treatment(©) A ball game (d) Food in exce: s quantity (ii) How has the information provided by Conservation canines useful? a)It has helped in determining the causes and consequences of human disturbances on wildlife b) Ithas helped in stopping extinction. (©) Ithas helped in determining the causes and consequences of wildlife on human life (d) Ithas helped in identifying the causes of over population of whales. (iii) What category of dogs does a Sniffer falls into? (a) Pet (b) Wild (©) Untrained (@) Detective (iv) Which of the following words mean the OPPOSITE of disappointing? (a) Phenomenal (b) Satisfying (©) Euthanasia (@) Rescue (v) What is the most extraordinary feature about dogs? (a) Phenomenal sense of smell (b) They communicate through vibrations. (0) Balancing tail. (@) none of these. (vi) Name the association co-founded by Aimee Hurt. (a) the University of Washington in Seattle (b) Working Dogs for Conservation (©) Both a and b (@) None of these Passage 7: Read the passage given below: Sprouts relatively contain the largest amount of nutrients per unit of any food known to man. Sprouts produce a fountain of power for chemical changes. Enzymes are produced, starch get converted into glucose. Protein is transformed into amino acids and vitamin value increases. In fact a new explosion of life force takes place According to Doctor Bailey of the University of Minnesota, U.S.A. the vitamin C value of wheat increases 600 percent in the early sprouting period. Doctor C.R Shaw of the University of Texas Cancer Center found that cancer was inhibited upto 90% when healthy bacteria was exposed to a cancer causing substance in the presence of a juice made from wheat sprouts. Enzymes which initiate and control almost every chemical reaction in our body are greatly activated in the sprouting process. Enzymes spark the entire digestive system to synthesize the nutrients in our food into blood. They are the key to longevity. Sprouts are enjoyed more when they ate fresh. Mix sprouts with other food and dressings, according to your taste and enjoy eating them, But cat them you must, everyday! You will soon realize that making sprouts a part of your diet has a dramatic effect on your health. With this life food, all the cells of your body become active and agile. The nourishment which develops as the sprouts grow is very stable and can be frozen or dried for future. Sprouted potato or tomato seeds are likely to be poisonous. Alfalfa and moongbean sprouts are excellent soft food. They are almost pre-digested and can be easily assimilated even by the children and the elderly. They contain every non vitamin in perfect balance, necessary for the human body. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions, cs(9) Sprouts are usefull because they (a) Contain largest amount of nutrients (b) Produce a fountain of power for chemical changes (©) Produce enzymes, convert starch into glucose (d) All of the above (ii) The vitamin C value of .........-....imereases 600 percent in the early sprouting process. (a) Nutrients (b) Glucose (©) Wheat (4) Enzymes (iii) ...........4 Seeds are likely to be poisonous when sprouted. (a) Alfalfa (b) Moongbean (©) Potato and tomato (d) None of the above (iv) ‘They’ are the key to longevity. Here ‘they’ refers to (a) Nutrients (b) Vitamins (©) Sprouts (d) Enzymes (v) When should sprouts be eaten to get maximum benefit? (a) When sprouts are fresh, (b) when sprouts are stale (©) when your body become active and agile (d) all of the above (vi) What discase is significantly subdued from juice made from wheat sprouts? (a) Diabetes (b) Cancer (©) Genetic diseases, (d) Phycological diseases Passage 8: Read the passage given below: One of the greatest advances in modem technology has been the invention of computers. They are widely used in industries and in universities, Now there is hardly any sphere of human life where computers have not been pressed into service of man, We have reached a stage when a computer has become an indispensible part of man’s daily life Computers are capable of doing extremely complicated work in all branches of learning. They can solve the most complex mathematical problems or put thousands of unrelated facts in order. These machines can be put to varied uses. For instance, they can provide information on the best way to prevent ttaffic jams. This whole process by which machines can be used to work for us has been called ‘automation’. In the future automation may enable human beings to enjoy more leisure than they do today. The coming of +automation is bound to have important social consequences. Some years ago an expert on automation, Sir Leon Bagrit, pointed out that it was a mistake to believe that these machines could ‘think’. There is no possibility that human beings will be ‘controlled by machines’, Though computers are capable of learning from their mistakes and improving their performance, they need detailed instructions from human beings to operate. They can never, as it were, lead independent lives or ‘rule the world” by making decisions of their own, Sit Leon said that in future, computers would be developed which would be small enough to carry in the pocket. Ordinary people would then be able to use them to obtain valuable information, Computers could be plugged into a national network and be used like radios. For instance, people going on holiday could be informed about weather conditions. Car drivers can be given alternative routes when there are traffic jams. It will also be possible to make tiny translating machines. This will enable people who do not share a common language to talk to each other without any difficulty or to read foreign publications (i) Computers are widely used in: (a) Universities, (b) Homes (©) Villages (@) Outer space Gi) Computers can help drivers to find alternate routes during... (a) Rainfall (b) Landslide (0)Traffic jams (4) Unavailability of cabs (iii) Computers can never lead ........+.+s00 lives? (a)Interlinked (b)Independent (0) Interdependent (4) Dependent iv) Who gives instructions to a computer? (a) Internet (b) Artificial Intelligence (©) Robots (4) Human beings (v) What has been the biggest advantage of computers? (a) They help in solving complex mathematical problems (b) playing games (6) using google map while travelling (d)None of these (vi) what is the synonym of indispensable. (a) Essential (b) Discipline (©) Not important (d) None of these Passage 9:Read the passage given below: Just a decade ago, Nepal was a Himalayan kingdom where Buddhists and Hindus from surrounding countries travelled on pilgrimage to see the temples of Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhinath, Buddha Neelkantha and Guhyeshwari among scores of others. They also thronged this tiny strip of an incredible Himalayan landscape to see the great heritage cities of Kathmandu, Patan-Lalitpur and Bhaktapur. Ten years down the line, this tiny Himalayan kingdom has undergone a dramatic change. Millions of people still travel to this country for pilgrimages and nature treks. It has some of Asia’s best luxury resorts, deluxe hotels and conference centres, supermarkets and, of course, restaurants offering not only the exotic Nepalese cuisine, but also the best food from all over the world. Suddenly, Nepal has become the country for marriages, parties, holidays, business deals, adventure holidays and for old world sightseeing. The Tribhuvan International Airport is as full of backpackers as it is of business tycoons, who come to Kathmandu to conduct important ‘meetings with intemational groups. Apart from Kathmandu, most nature lovers visit Pokhara, where the highest peaks of the sprawling Annapurna range of the Himalayas and the Machchepuchra peak stand brooding over several resorts. The town’s crowning glory is Fulbari, a 167- room resort which offers every kind of luxury one can dream of. The lakeside bazaar is really a shopper's delight. A number of Kashmiri migrants have settled around the Pokhara lake, where boating is available, and have opened shops selling leather and metal goods, semi-precious stones, Tibetan and Nepalese handicrafts of the Hindu, Muslim and Buddhist variety, The ride to see Mount Everest, which is also available from Kathmandu, is the most popular. Apart from Kathmandu and Pokhara, the cities which attract hordes of culture visitors are PatanLalitpur, Bhaktapur, Dhulikhel and Nagarkot. The last two are towns from where the sunset and the beauty of the snow-clad ‘mountain ranges are unforgettable, Nagarkot and Dhulikhel — both have luxury resorts where one can go lotus- cating to one’s heart content and meditate upon the setting sun and its magnificent beauty each evening. The earlier mentioned towns, namely Patan-Lalitpur and Bhaktapur are a different kettle of fish. Here are Durbar ‘Squares of majestic beauty, buildings built by the great rulers of Nepal’s past royal families and the best work of architects, and Nepal can be seen Most of all, Nepal is a wonderful destination for all those who want to gaze at the eternal Himalayas and store a treasure of peace in th ir souls to last for a lifetime. Choose the correct option: (i) What are Durbar Squares? (a) Religious buildings (b) Royal buildings (©) Monasteries (4) Amphitheatre (i) Business tycoons come to Kathmandu for.......? (a) Pleasure (b) Purchasing property (©) Business meetings (4) All of the above (ii) What is Nepal known as? (a) Pilgrim destination (b) Himalayan kingdom (©) Home of Mount Everest (4) Tourist’s Paradise(iv) Which of the following words mean the same as everlasting? (a) Heritage (b) Exotic (©) Lifetime (d) Eternal (v) ) Name the towns from where the sunset and the beauty of the snow-clad mountain ranges are unforgettable? (a) Dhulikhel (b) Nagarkot (c) both a and b (@) none of these (vi) Where have the Kashmiri migrants settled? (a) Around the Pokhara lake (b) PatanLalitpur (©) Bhaktapur (@) None of these Passage 10. Read the passage given below: ‘The word Renaissance means rebirth, This period of history is considered to be a rebirth of learning and a rediscovery of ideas which were lost during the Dark Ages. The Renaissance was a time when people began to question and explore everything, This period of time from about 1300-1600 A.D. was an age of adventure and curiosity. People became fascinated with the world around them. They set out on dangerous voyages to explore unknown lands, Artists began to paint beautiful pictures in quite a different style from medieval times. Music changed. Scientists studied plants, animals, man, the world around themselves, and even space. People’s ideas about the earth and the Universe changed, Many new things were invented such as the printing press and the telescope. This was the period during which Michelangelo sculpted, Botticelli painted, Columbus sailed to North America, Shakespeare wrote his plays, and Mercator created world maps using longitude and latitude Everything that concerned man and his life on earth became important to the people of the Renaissance. The people began to investigate the study of what is known as humanism (thinking about the interests and ideals of man). This was not a new idea. It was a revival of ideas that had been explored by the Greek and Roman civilizations a long time before. It fact, people of the Renaissance became fascinated with many Greek and Roman ideas including those involving sculpture, philosophy, painting and science. (a) Which of these was a famous sculptor during the Renaissance period? () Michelangelo (ii) Pablo Picasso ii) Leonardo-Da-Vinei (iv) Columbus () What happened during the Renaissance period? (i) People began to believe everything that was printed(Gi) People began to question the scientist (iii) People began to question and explore everything, (iv) People became ardent believers in church (©) What fascinated the people during Renaissance? (i) Greek and Asian ideas (i) Chureh ii) Pope (iv) Greek and Roman ideas (d) Which of these was a famous playwright during the Renaissance period? (i) Columbus (ii) Shakespeare (iii) Karl Marx (iv) P.B. Shelley (e) What is the literal meaning of the term Renaissance? (a) Rebirth (b) Awareness (c )Revival (AIL of the above ()) Name two important inventions during the Renaissance period, (a) Printing press (b) Telescope (©) Botha and b (d) None of theseANSWER KEY (DISCURSIVE PASSAGES) PASSAGE-1 i) a) childhood ii) ©) they work hard to make our lives easier i) © 123 iv) (b) Earthquake v) — (©)Progressive vi) (b)Crops from insects PASSAGE-2 i) C) amadverse effect on their academic performance. ii) Dy both 1 and 3 iii) ©) invention iv) Dj adverse v) _B)False vi) Dyallof the above PASSAGE-3 i) (@)Subhash Chandra Bose and KL Gouba ii) (free thinkers iii) (Rama Krishna iv) (b) Indian Civil Services v) (©) 22 years vi) (@) England PASSAGE4 i) (@He was very fond of the horse and wanted it for himself ii) @)AN1, 2and3 iii) (@)To outwit the merchant who was trying to cheat him iv) (©) Only3 ¥) (a) His horse was distressed by the whipping. A) None of thesePASSAGE-S i) @)land4 ii) (a) Constant need for something different. iii) (©) be possibly dangerous iv) (© G)and(s) v) _ d) Balance is not something you find, it's something you ereate, vi) (©) lines on the highway. PASSAGE-6 i) (©) Aball game ii) @) Tthas helped in determining the causes and consequences of human disturbances on wildlife iil) @) Detective (iv) (b) Satisfying (¥)(@) Phenomenal s (vi) (b)Working Dogs for Conservation se of smell PASSAGE-7 (@ — @ Contain largest amount of nutrients, Gi) (© wheat ii) (©) Potato and tomato (iv) (¥) (@) When sprouts are fresh (vi) (6) Cancer PASSAG -8 ()— @ Universities Gi) (©) Traffic jams (iii) (b) Independent (iv) @) Human beings () (a) They help in solving complex mathematical problems (vi) @ Essential PASSAGE-9 i, (b) Royal buildings (ii) (©) Business meetings (iii) (6) Himalayan kingdom (iv) (4) Eternal (%) (©) bothaandb (vi) (a) Around the Pokhara lake PASSAGE-10 (2) Michelangelo (b) Gi) People began to question and explore everything (©) (iv) Greek and Roman ideas (@) (ii) Shakespeare (©) iv) Allof the above() Gi) Botha and b CASE-BASED FACTUAL PASSAGES PASSAGE I: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. (1) The Sahara sets a standard for dry land, It’s the world’s largest desert. Relative humidity can drop into the ow single digits. There are places where it rains only about once a century. There are people who reach the end of their lives without ever seeing water come from the sky. Yet beneath the Sahara are vast aquifers of fresh water, enough liquid to fill a small sea. It is fossil water, a treasure laid down in prehistoric times, some of it possibly a million years old. Just 6,000 years ago, the Sahara was quite a different place. It was green Prehistoric rock art in the Sahara shows something surprising: hippopotamuses which need water year-round. (2) We don’t have much evidence of a tropical paradise out there, but we had something perfectly liveable, says Jennifer Smith, a Geologist at Washington University in St. Louis. At times when the Norther Hemisphere tilts sharply towards the sun and the planet makes its closest approach, the increased blast of sunlight during the North's summer months can cause the African monsoon (which currently occurs between the Equator and roughly 17°N latitude) to shift to the North as it did 10,000 years ago, inundating North A rica. (3) Around 5,000 years ago, the monsoon shifted dramatically southward again, The pre-historic inhabitants of the Sahara discovered that their relatively green surroundings were undergoing something worse than a Grought (and perhaps they migrated towards the Nile Valley, where Egyptian culture began to flourish at around the same time), (4) As the land dried out and vegetation decreased, the soil lost its ability to hold water when it rained. Fewer clouds formed from evaporation. When it rained, the water washed away and evaporated quickly. There was a kind of runaway drying effect. Around 4,000 years ago, the Sahara became what it is today. No one knows x | : 5 — “ae y = oo how human-driven climate change may alter the Sahara in the future. It’s something scientists can ponder while sipping bottled fossil water pumped from the underground. “It’s the best water in Egypt, “RobertGiegengack, a University of Pennsylvania geologist, said — clean, refreshing mineral water. If you want to Grink something good, try the ancient buried treasure of the Sahara. On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer any FIVE of the following questions (5x1=5) (In the line “Prehistoric rock art in the Sahara’ the word “prehistoric” DOES NOT mean: (@) primitive (b) modern (©) ancient (@ pristine (ii) Which of the following statements about the Sahara Desert is not correct? (a) the inability of soil to hold water. (b) the washing away and the fast evaporation of water. (©) the tendency of soil absorbing all the water (@) strong sunlight in the desert (ii) What played an important role in the formation of Sahara as we know today? (a) less cloud formation (b) Deforestation (©) both (a) and (b) (@) runway drying effect (iv) The monsoon shifted dramatically southward again. When did this happen? (a) 4000 years ago (b) 5000 years ago (©) 6000 years ago (d) 10000 years ago (¥) Fossils water comes from heavy rains (a) The statement is partially true. (b) The statement is completely false (c) The statement is partially fals (@) The statement is completely true (vi) The shortage of water is evident from the fact that: (a) It never rains. (b) People cannot recognize rain (©) Some people spend their entire life without experiencing rain. (d) People do not know when will it rains PASSAGE 2: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. 1, When plastic waste is burnt, a complex weave of toxic chemicals is released. Breaking down Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) used for packaging, toys and coating electrical wires. It produces dioxin, organ chlorine which belongs to the family of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). A recent Dioxin Assessment Report brought out by the United States Environment Protection Agency (USEPA) says the risk of getting cancer from dioxin is ten times higher than reported by the agency in 1994.2. The Delhi government is giving the green signal to a gasification project which will convert garbage into energy without removing plastic waste. This way, no air pollution will be caused and the ash produced can be used as manure, The project built with Australian assistance, will cost 200crore. It will generate 25 megawatts of power and gobble 1,000 tons of garbage every day. 3, Technologies like gasification are a form of incineration, Incineration merely transfers hazardous waste from a solid form to air, water and ash, Toxins produced during incineration include acidic gases, heavy metals as well as dioxins and furans. 4, Municipal solid waste contains a mix of plastics. Breaking down this waste emits hydrochloric acid which attacks the respiratory system, skin and eyes, resulting in coughing, vomiting and nausea. Polyethylene generates volatile compounds like formaldehyde and acetaldehyde, both suspected carcinogenic, Breathing styrene from polystyrene can cause leukemia, Polyurethane is associated with asthma, Dioxin released by PVC is a powerful hormone disrupter and causes birth defects and reproductive problems, 5, Even the best run incinerators in the world have to deal with stringent norms. In Germany, air pollution devices accounted for two-thirds the cost of incineration. Despite such efforts, the European Dioxin Inventory noted that the input of dioxin into the atmosphere was the highest from incineration. 6. In the chart, we see the share of global plastic waste that is discarded, recycled or incinerated from 1980 through to 2015, Prior to 1980, recycling and incineration of plastic was negligible; 100 percent was therefore discarded. From 1980 for incineration and 1990 for recycling, rates increased on average by about 0.7 percent per year, In 2015, an estimated 55 percent of global plastic waste was discarded, 25 percent was incinerated and 20 percent recycled. 7. Indian garbage has a low calorific content of about 800 kg and it has high moisture and requires Estimated share of global plastic wt hy disposal method o% 1980198551990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 additional fuel to burn, Toxics link calculates that the electricity generated from such technology will cost between 5 and 7 per unit, which is six times higher than conventional energy. India has chosen a dioxin preventive route and burning of chlorinated plastics is prohibited under Municipal Solid Waste and Biomedical Rules. Nearly 80 percent of Indian garbage is recyclable or compostable. On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer any FIVE of the following questions (5x1=5) (@ Dioxin causes (a) Cancer (b) Heart attack (0) Hypertension (@ Sickness i) Which statements are NOT TRUE according to the passage?1. India has adopted a preventive measure under which burning of chlorinated plastics is prohibited. 2. USEPA says that the risk of getting cancer from dioxin is hundred times higher than reported by the agency in 1994. 3. Incineration merely transfers hazardous waste from a solid form to air, water and ash. 4, Hydrochloric acid attacks the digestive system, nose and eyes which results in diabetes and nausea, (a) Land 3 (b) 2and4 (©) 3 and 4 (@) Land 2 ii) Garbage can be converted into energy by. (a) Gasification (b) Gratification (©) A chemical process (d) Incineration (iv) During gasification, ash produced can be used as (@) Fuel (b) pesticide (©) manure (4) none of these (v) Converting waste to energy project will produce how much energy? (a) 20 megawatts, (b) 200 megawatts (©) 250 megawatts (@) 25 megawatts (vi) Which word in the passage means same as ‘waste material"? (Para 2) (2) Gasification (b) Garbage (©) Pollution (d) Manure PASSAGE 3: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow 1. Ayurveda, or the science of life, is an ancient system of Indian medicine that is 4000 years old. According to Ayurveda, health depends on the normal balance of three elements of the body—vata (air), pitho (bile), and kapha (phlegm) 2. Information about the system with proof is contained in two important medical treatises in Sanskrit language - the Charaka Samhita and the Sushruta Samhita, considered as belonging to the physician Charaka, and Sushruta who were surgeons. These are compilations of up-to-date medical knowledge made in the Ist century AD and later in the 7th century AD. Another work widely followed in recent times is Vaghabhatta’s "Ashtangahridoyam’ 3, Sushruta identified as many as 1200 diseases, including tuberculosis and small pox. Ayurvedic treatment is largely dietetic (food prescribed) and medicinal. All drugs used are obtained from indigenous plants. Charaka lists 500 medicinal plants, and Sushruta mentions 760. In the older days, physicians used to collect the plants and prepare the drugs themselves. Many of these have finally appeared in Western pharmacopoeias (books describing drugs). Ancient Ayurveda included advanced surgical practices. Details of instruments for different operations are given in the classical texts. Even plastic surgery was done, particularly for the restoration of an amputated (cut off) nose, by transplanting tissue from the cheek. Modem surgeons have adopted this technique.4, Sushruta describes 20 sharp and 101 blunt surgical instruments including knives of various patterns, During the British rule, large sections of the population, especially in the rural areas, continued to rely on Ayurveda. But Allopathic (Wester system of medicine) was officially encouraged by the British, Since independence, however, Ayurveda has received official recognition. Ayurvedic universities and colleges have been started and integrated courses are set up, combining the study of ancient remedies and modem medicine, Many research institutions are now documenting ancient health practices and herbal remedies. On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer any FIVE of the following questions (5x1=5) (@) Ayurveda is, 1. an ancient system of Indian Medicine IL. The science of life Il, a non-medical practice of herbs IV. Very cheap in comparison to allopathic treatment (a) Land IV (b) Hand 111 (o) land IV (@) Land It (ii) Which of the following is NOT benefit of Ayurveda? (a) Non toxic (b) Cures from root (©) Obtained from plants difficult to find, (@) Person specific (ii) Ancient Ayurveda included advanced (a) research (b) system (©) knowledge (@) surgical practices (iv) Ayurvedic universities focus on (a) Combining the study of ancient and modem medicine. (b) Finding dietetic alternatives to modern chemical based medicine. (©) Study of books of ancient medicine. (4) Popularising plant based medicine. (v) The British encouraged system of Medicines, (a) Ayurvedic(b) Allopathic (€) Homeopathic (4) None of these (vi) Since, integrated courses in Ayurveda have been set up. (@) independent (b) Liberalization (©) Independence (d) Dematerialisation PASSAGE Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. Sportsmanship can be conceptualized as an enduring and relatively stable characteristic or disposition such that individuals differ in the way they are generally expected to behave in sports situations. In general, sportsmanship prefers to virtues such as fairness, self-control, courage, and persistence, and has been associated with interpersonal concepts of treating others and being treated fairly, maintaining self-control if dealing with others, and respect for both authority and opponents. Sportsmanship is also looked at as being the way one reacts to a sport/game/player. 2. The four elements of sportsmanship are often shown being good form, the will to win, equity and fairness All four elements are critical and a balance must be found among all four for true sportsmanship to be illustrated. These elements may also cause conflict, as a person may desire to win more than play in equity and fairness and thus resulting in a clash within the aspects of sportsmanship. This will cause problems as the person believes they are being a good sportsman, but they are defeating the purpose of this idea as they are ignoring two key components of being sportsman like. When athletes become too self-centered, the idea of sportsmanship is dismissed. 3. Today’s sporting culture, in particular the base of elite sport, places great importance on the idea of competition and winning and thus sportsmanship takes a back seat as a resull, In most, if not all sports, sportsmen at the elite level make the standards on sportsmanship and no matter whether they like it or not, they are seen as leaders and role models in society. 4, Since every sport is rule driven, the most common offence of bad sportsmanship is the act of cheating or breaking the rules to gain an unfair advantage. A competitor who exhibits poor sportsmanship after losing a game or contest is often called ‘a sore loser’ while a competitor who exhibits poor sportsmanship after winning is typically called a ‘bad winner’. Sore loser behaviour includes blaming others for the loss, not accepting responsibility for personal actions that contributed to the defeat, reacting to the loss in an immature or improper fashion, making excuses for the defeat, and citing unfavorable conditions or other petty issues as reasons for the defeat. A bad winner acts in a shallow fashion after his or her victory, such as by gloating about his or her win, rubbing the win in the face(s) of the opponent(s), and lowering the opponent’s self-esteem by constantly reminding the opponent(s) of poor performance in comparison (even if the opponent(s) competed well). Not showing respect to the other team is considered to be a bad sportsman and could lead to demoralizing effects; as Leslie Howe describes: “If a pitcher in baseball decides to pitch not to his maximum ability suggest that the batter is not at an adequate level, [it] could lead to the batter to have low self-confidence or worth.” On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer any FIVE of the following questions (5x1-5 i) Is it necessary to strike a balance between all the four elements of sportsmanship? a) Yes b)No ©) Any 2.can be balanced 6) Only 1 is sufficientii) Why has sportsmanship taken a backseat today? a) Due to lack of balance between the elements ») Due to the emphasis on winning ©) Due to drug abuse 4) None of the above iii) If one does not accept responsibility for one’s defeat, one is called a: a) Good sportsman b) Bad winner ©) Sore loser 4) Prudent sportsman iv) From the last paragraph, give the opposite of the word ‘deep’: a) Competitor ) Pitch ©) Immature 4) Shallow -v) When does the spirit of sportsmanship die? a) When the sportsman becomes too self-centered b) When the player loses the will to play ©) When the sportsman behaves badly 4) None of the above vi). Elements of sportsmanship may cause: a) Attraction b) Understanding, ©) Balance 6) Conflict PASSAGE 5: Read the passag -n below and answer the questions that follow. 1, Diabetes is a metabolism abnormalit y that affects the way your body uses blood sugar (glucose), your main source of energy. To understand diabetes, you have to start from the beginning — with food. Your body converts a portion of the food you eat and digest into glucose. Glucose is then absorbed into your bloodstream, where it can enter the individual cells of tissue throughout your body to be used as energy. Before your cells will let glucose in, however, they need the help of insulin, 2. Insulin is a hormone produced by your pancreas ~ a gland located just behind your stomach, Normally, insutin acts like a master key, unlocking the doors of your cells and allowing glucose inside. To simply ‘maintain this process, such as at night when you're asleep, the pancreas releases a low level of insulin on a constant basis. When necessary, such as after a meal, your pancreas increases insulin supply to meet demand. 3, After you eat a meal or a snack, your pancreas releases more insulin to make sure the extra glucose in your bloodstream can enter your cells. If you have more glucose than you need, your body can remove the excess from your blood and store it in your liver and muscles or convert it to fat. Then, when you run low on fuel, your body can release this stored energy back into your bloodstream, where insulin is waiting to usher it into your cells,3) _—— 4, Ifyou have diabetes, this whole process goes awry. Instead of entering cells throughout your body, excess glucose builds up in your bloodstream and some of it may eventually be excreted in your urine, This can happen when your pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin (Type 1 diabetes), when your cells have become resistant to the effects of insulin (Type 2 diabetes) or, more commonly, witen both of these problems occur. On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer any FIVE of the following questions (5x1=5) (i) Diabetes is defined best as. (a) A family of blood infection (b) A metabolic disease characterized by low blood sugar ©) Throat disorder (@) physical disorder (i) Ifyour body does not produce sufficient insulin you have (@) type 2 diabetes (b) jaundice (©) type 1 diabetes (@) iron deficiency (iii) CORRECT STATEMENT(S) 1. Diabetes is related to the sugar intake of your food. IL Secretions of pancreas decrease during the night. a) Only Tis correct b)Both I and II correct ©) Only I correct 6) Both I and Il incorrect (iv) Glucose from food gets absorbed in our a) liver b) Kidney ©) Stomach 6) bloodstream (v) Find the word from the passage which means the same as “change from one form to another”, (Para 1) a)invert b) convert ©) Divert 6) Advert vi) Some of the most common symptoms are Dry skin 2.High fever 3, Thirst 4, Frequent urination5, Frequent fainting, 6. Gain wait 134 ii 1,23 i256 v2.4.6 PASSAGE 6. Floating Post Office Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. Tourists to Jammu and Kashmir have another attraction — a floating post office on the Dal Lake in Srinagar, the first in the country. ‘Floating Post Office, Dal Lake’ — claimed to be the only one such post office in the world —is built on an intricately carved maroon houseboat, fastened on the western edge of the Dal Lake. This post office lets you avail of all the regular postal services available in the country while being afloat ‘The seal used on everything posted from Floating Post Office is unique — along with the date and address, it bears the design of a boatman rowing a shikara on the Dal Lake. The special feature of this post office is that letters posted from here carry a special design which has the picturesque scenery of Dal Lake and Srinagar city. These pictures reach wherever these letters ate posted to and hence promote Kashmir as a tourist destination across the world. This is actually a heritage post office that has existed since British times. It was called Nehru Park Post Office before 2011. But then the chief postmaster John Samuel renamed it as “Floating Post Office’ ‘The post office’s houseboat has two small rooms ~ one serves as the office and the other a small museum that traces the philatelic history of the state postal department. It has a shop that sells postage stamps and other products. But for the locals, Floating Post office is more than an object of fascination, 1-2 crore is deposited per month in Floating Post Office by communities living in and around the Dal Lake. The lake has several islets that are home to more than 50,000 people. ‘The greatest fear is the recurrence of 2014 like floods in which the houseboat had gone for a toss uncontrollably pushed by the flood. Rescue teams had to anchor it using special mechanism in a nearby highland. Then it was brought back on the Dal after the water receded. The biggest boon is that at no time of the year do you need a fan in this post-office! On the basis of your understanding of the given passage, answer ANY FIVE questions from the Six that follow. (Sx1=5) i. What is the location of the Floating Post Office in Srinagar? (2) Ondal lake() Near centaur (©) On Pari Maha (8) Near Clock Tower ii, What is special about the seal used in the post office? (a) design of a houseboat on the Dal Lake (b) design ofa boatman rowing a shikara on the Dal Lake (©) design of a chinar tree on the Dal Lake (@)__ design of Vaishno Devi Shrine on the Dal Lake ii, Who renamed the post office as ‘Floating Post Office"? (@) Chief Postmaster (6) Postman (©) Delivery agent (Chief Minister iv. What is the greatest fear that the post office has? (a) Floods (b) Earthquakes (©) Tsunami (Storm v, What is the biggest boon of this post office? (a) You do not need heat b) You need water ©) You need air conditioning, (@) You do not need fan vi) The antonym of word "unique" a) Rare b) Particular ©) Distinctive Ordinary PASSAGE 7: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. Social media has become almost a necessity for us, in today’s world. It’s become so important and evolved so ‘much, that we carry our social media with us throughout the day, on our phones. One of the major benefits of social media is that you can connect with people all over the world, for free. This comes in handy if you have friends who have travelled abroad. You can send those messages on Facebook or Twitter or Instagram, and they can respond quickly from wherever they are, Social media helps to fortify and ‘maintain your personal relationships, even with people who are far away from you. If you have a family ‘member that’s travelling, you won't have to wait until they retum to hear about their adventures, Just hop on Facebook or Instagram and start chatting and exchanging pictures.This ability to communicate quickly and easily with people overseas is also very convenient for those who do business, in foreign lands. Social media platforms provide a cheap, easy way to quickly communicate your point to your customers or clients, who are across the world, You can send a private message, publicly share something or video chat, for free. Using social media for a company is very cost effective and time efficient. Staying connected to these people is important to improve your business relationship, and keep your company running properly. Staying connected to your social networks on the platforms that you use can be vital to your professional success, Through social media sites, you can find jobs, inform your community of business opportunities and career openings, and you can even monetize your accounts. Keeping a well-maintained network will help you achieve success in your career. A good site to look at, if you're trying to create a professional network, is LinkedIn, The site is designed specifically to help you advance in your career. You'll open up plenty of new opportunities that you didn’t have, before. Being an active participant in social media is a great way to leam new things. News outlets are constantly using social media, to help keep people in the loop. Social media is the way that news is heard, and it’s the way that news is spread. You can make the argument that staying connected to social media is, in fact, staying connected to life. It’s not only good for sharing and spreading news, it’s a great place to find out about people's opinions on various topics.For example, if you've built a sports community, you'll leam about the sports that you love. You can build communities around politics, business, cars, family, education and pretty much whatever other topic you'd like, Social media will enhance your life. It will provide you the chance to communicate, connect and be involved like never before. You'll stay connected with news outlets, family, friends and virtually whatever else you'd like to connect with. ‘On the basis of your understanding of the given passage, answer ANY FIVE questions from the Six that follow. (Sx1=5) (i) One of the major benefits of social media is that (a) you can see what is happening all over the world (b) you can connect with people all over the world for free. (©) you can talk to people far away from you easily. (@) you can connect with people you have never met before. (ii) Using social media for a company is {@) very cost effective. (b) time efficient. () very profitable. (@ @and Gi). (iii) Being an active participant in social media is a great way to (a) meet new people. (b) learn new things. (0) inerease your social circle. (@) stay connected to life (iv) In today’s world, social media has become a for us. (a) necessity (b) luxury (0) backbone (@) support (v) Which of the following is NOT a social media platform ? (a) Facebook (b) Instagram (©) Google (a) Twitte (vi) Social media platforms that you use can be vital to your professional success because through them you 1. create a business circle and increase your business connections 2. inform your community of business opportunities 3. find jobs 4, monetize your accounts 5. inform your community of career openings (a) 1, 2and 4 (b)2,3 and 4 ()1,2,3 and 4 (d) 2, 3,4 and 5 35PASSAGE 8: Read the passa iven below and answer the questions that follow. Dried fruits are basically fresh fruits that have been dried. Fruits are dehydrated by conventional sun-drying or other drying techniques. They shrivel up and the pulpy remains are the dry fruits that you enjoy at breakfast or during those mid-meal breaks. As the water content is removed, the fruits become energy-bombs with concentrated nutrients, Some of the most common dry fruits and nuts are raisins, cashew nuts, almonds, walnuts, dates, figs, prunes and apricots. Some varieties of dried fiuits like mangoes, pineapples, cranberries, etc., are also available in sugar-coated candied versions. Of these, dry fruits devoid of any additives are the best for your body. Walnuts and almonds for the brain, cashews to fight migraine, apricots for healthy eyes and raisins for digestion — these are only a few benefits of dried fruits and nuts. Dry fruits also help the body in the following ways: Loaded with essential nutrients, the benefits of dry fruits and nuts for health cannot be overlooked. Dry fruits increase your nutrient intake as they are rich in potassium, iron, calcium and magnesium. The antioxidants boost your immunity, keeping you healthy and free from diseases and other illnesses, People who include nuts and dried fruits in their diet are well-aware of dry fruits’ benefits for weight loss. When consumed in ‘moderation, they help you reduce weight and stay fit. Those who swear by dry fruits are known to take in lesser fats, sugar and more essential nutrients for proper metabolism. Raisins and prunes are rich in iron and are beneficial for those who are anaemic. Dry fruits are packed with nutrients like Vitamin B, minerals like phosphorous and copper, and unsaturated fats that boost the regeneration of blood cells and hemoglobin in the body. Almonds, figs, pistachios and cashew muts also give energy and build stamina, Raisins play a significant role in lowering systolic blood pressure. They control cholesterol and reduce inflammatory markers in the body. Almonds contain Vitamin E and monounsaturated fatty acids that prevent spikes in cholesterol levels and maintain it at a healthy optimum. Brazil nuts keep a check on blood pressure as they are a source of potassium, magnesium and calcium. As you can see, dry fruits and nuts reduce the risk of heart diseases, stroke and heart attacks. Dry fiuits are a rich source of beta carotene, an antioxidant that battles anxiety and depression in people. These antioxidants also improve memory. Dry fruits help to improve sleep and enhance leaming and performance ‘On the basis of your understanding of the given passage, answer ANY FIVE questions from the Six that follow. (5x1=5) (After the water content is removed, the dry fruits become......... With concentrated nutrients, a) Healthier (b) energy-bombs ©) Fatty sugar (@) Unsaturated fats (i) Some of the most common dry fruits and nuts are 1, mangoes 2. cashew nuts 3. lychee 4, walnuts 5, dates 6. raisins 7. cranberries 8. apricots (a) 2,4,5, 6 and 8 (b) 1,2,4,5 and 7 36(©) 4,5, 6, 7and & (@)2, 3,4, 6 and 7 (iii) Raisins and prunes are beneficial for those who (a) Have high blood pressure. (b) are anaemic. (0) suffer from anxiety. (@) have migraine. (iv) Dried fruits pose a threat to our health if {a) they are not dried properly. (b) they are not soaked in water. (0) they are not taken in moderation. (4) they are not taken in correct form. (v) Brazil nuts keep a check on blood pressure as they are (a) monounsaturated fatty acids that prevent spikes. (b) packed with minerals like phosphorous and copper. (©) contain nutrients like Vitamin B and C. (d)a source of potassium, magnesium and calcium (vi) Which of the following is NOT a benefit provided by the antioxidants in the dried fruits ? (a) keeping you healthy (b) boosting your immunity (c) keeping you free from diseases or illnesses (@) lowering your systolic blood pressure PASSAGE 9: Read the passage gi sn below and answer the questions that follow. India is home to 46.6 million stunted children, a third of world’s total as per Global Nuttition Report 2018. Nearly half of all under-5 child mortality in India is attributable to undernutrition. Any country cannot aim to attain economic and social development goals without addressing the issue of malnutrition. Poor nutrition in the first 1000 days ofa childs life can also lead to stunted growth, which is associated with impaired cognitive ability and reduced school and work performance. Malnutrition in children occurs as a complex interplay among various factors like poverty, matemal health illiteracy, diseases like diarthoca, home environment, dietary practices, hand washing and other hygiene practices, ete. Low birth weight, episode of diarrhoea within the last 6 months and the presence of developmental delay are often associated with malnutrition in most developing nations including India. In present era malnutrition is reflected as double burden, one aspect is undernutrition and other being overnutrition, But, in India and other low and middle-income countries (LMICS), basically malnutrition is synonymous with protein energy malnutrition or undernutrition, which signifies an imbalance between the supply of protein and energy and the body's demand for them to ensure optimal growth and function. Globally, approximately 149 million children under-5 suffer from stunting. In 2018, over 49 million children under-5 were wasted and nearly 17 million were severely wasted. There are now over 40 million overweight children globally, an increase of 10 million since 2000. It is estimated that by 2050, 25 million more children than today will be malnourished. India is one among the many countries where child undernutrition is severe and also undernutrition is a major 37underlying cause of child mortality in India, In a recently released Global Nutrition Report 2018, revealed the prevalence of stunting, wasting and overweight at national level as 37.9, 20.8 and 2.4% respectively. In India as per National Family Health Survey IV (2014-2015, recent in the series) 38.4, 21 and 35.7% of children below 5 years suffer from stunting, wasting and underweight respectively (corresponding figure for NFHS III, 2005-2006 were 47.9, 19.8 and 42.5% respectively). Prevalence of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in India is 7.5%. In the 2018 Global Hunger Index, India ranks 103rd out of 119 qualifying countries. With a score of 31.1, India suffers from a level of hunger that is serious. Figure given depicts dimensions and indicators of Hunger index and its relationship with child malnutrition ‘On the basis of your understanding of the given passage, answer ANY FIVE questions from the Six that follow. (5x1=5) i, What is a major underlying cause of child mortality in India ? a)malnuttition b)undernutrition c)overnutrition (@) stunting ii.As per National Family Health Survey IV, the prevalence of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in India is (75% (0) 2.4% (©) 9.8% (8) 5.2% (iii) By what year is it estimated that globally 25 million more children will be malnourished? (a) 2030 (b) 2040 (©) 2050 (@) 2060 (iv) Which of the following is an indicator of inadequate food supply? (a) Stunting. (b) under 5 mortality rate (©) wasting (@) undernourishment (v) Undernutrition signifies an imbalance between the supply of protein and energy and the body’s demand for them to: (a) ensure proper development. (b) ensure optimal growth and function. (0) ensure a balanced lifestyle (4) ensure sustainable growth. (vi) Which of the following is NOT a factor in the occurrence of malnutrition in children? (@) diarthoea (b) poverty (©) Maternal health illiteracy (@) low birth weight PASSAGE 10: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. In addition to using libraries and visiting art museums, historic site visitation is another common form of public engagement with the humanities. According to the National Endowment for the Arts’ Survey of Public Participation in the Arts (SPPA). The percentage of people making at least one such visit fell steadily from 1982 to 2012, before rising somewhat in 2017. Visits to historic sites managed by the National Park Servic 38(NPS) were substantially higher in 2018 than 1980, despite a decline in recent years, In 2017, 28% of American adults reported visiting a historic site in the previous year. This represented an increase of 4.4 percentage points from 2012 but a decrease of 8.9 percentage points from 1982. The bulk of the decline in visitation occurred from 2002 to 2008. The recent increases in visitation rates were statistically significant for the 35-44- and 45-54-yearold age groups 1. The larger change was found among 35-to-44-year- olds, whose visitation rate increased 8.7 percentage points. Despite the increase from 2012 to 2017 for these groups, there was a net decline in historic site visitation since 1982 for Americans of virtually all ages. Only among the oldest Americans (age 75 or older) was the rate of visitation higher in 2017 than 35 years earlier. From 1982 to 2017, the differences among age groups with respect to rates of historic site visitation decreased. For example, in 1982, the rate of visitation among 25-to-34-year-olds (the group most likely to visit a historic site in that survey) was approximately 11 percentage points higher than that of the youngest age group (18-to- 24-year-olds). and more than 17 points higher than that of people ages 65-74, By 2017, however, the visitation rate of 25-to-34-year-olds had dropped to within five percentage points of the younger cohort and was virtually identical of that for the older group. While visitation rates are converging among the age cohorts, the differences by level of educational attainment are still pronounced. In 2017, as in earlier years, the visitation rate among college graduates was more than twice as high as the rate among those who finished their studies with a high school diploma (43% as compared to 17%). Among those who did not finish high school, visitation rates were below 10% throughout the 2008-2017 time period. Conversely, among Americans with a graduate or professional degree, visitation rates were in the vicinity of $0% during these years. Data from the National Park Service (NPS) indicate the types of historic sites visited most and also the demands made of these sites’ physical infrastructure and staff. Visits to NPS historic sites rose from approximately 59.5 million in 1980 to almost 112 million in 2018, Throughout this time period, visits to historic sites constituted approximately a third of total NPS recreational visitation Since hitting a recent low in visits in 1995, total visits to historic sites of all types increased 58% to a high of 120.3 million in 2016, before falling 7%, to 111.9 million visits in 2018. Much of the recent growth in visits to historic sites occurred among parks classified as national memorials and was driven by a particularly high level of visitation at sites that did not exist in 1995, such as the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (3.3 million visitors in 2018), the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (3.6 million visitors), and the World War II Memorial (4.7 million visitors). As a result, visits to national memorials increased more than 300% from 1995 to 2016, even as the number of sites increased just 26% (from 23 to 29), In comparison, visits to national monuments increased only 3%, even as the number of sites in the category increased by 9% (from 64 to 70). From 2016 to 2018, the number of visits fell in every category, with the largest decline occurring at the memorial sites (down 10%), and the smallest drop at national monuments (3%) ‘On the basis of your understanding of the given passage, answer ANY FIVE questions from the Six that follow. (Sx1=5) (i) Which of the following is NOT a common form of public engagement with the humanities? (a) visiting art museums (b) using libraries (0) historic site visitation (visiting public memorials (ii) Which age group had a higher rate of visitation to historic sites in 2017 than 35 years earlier in America ? (a) 35-44 year-olds (b) 45-54 year-olds (c) 75 or more year-olds (d) 25-34 year-olds 39(iii) After the year 1995, total visits to historic sites of all types increased 58% in the year (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (©) 2017 (4) 2018 (iv) Which of the following is NOT a historical memorial in America? (a) World War I Memorial (b) Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (©) Lincoln Liberty Memorial (d) Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (¥) The number of historical sites visits fell in every category from the year 2016 to the year 2018, with the largest decline occurring at {@) the archaeological sites. (b) the art museums. (0) the memorial sites. (@) the national monuments. (vi) Though the visitation rates are converging among the age groups, the differences by the level of... are still pronounced. (a) employment attainment (b) gender category (©) intemational visitation (@) Educational attainment 40ANSWER KEY (CASE-BASED FACTUAL PASSAGES) PASSAGE. i (b) modem ii, (a) the inability of soil to hold water iii, (@) runway drying effect iv. (b) 5000 years ago vv. (b) the statement is completely false vi. _(c) Some people spend their entire life without experiencing rain PASSAGE-2 i, A) cancer ii, B)2and4 iii, A) Gasification iv. C) Manure v. D)25 megawatts vi. __B) Garbage PASSAGE-3 i (D) Land Id ii, (C) Obtained from plants difficult to find. iii, (D) Surgical Practice iv. (A) combining the study of ancient and modern medicine. v. (B) Allopathic vi. (A) independent PASSAGE4 ia) Yes ii, _b) Due to the emphasis on winning iii, ¢) Sore loser iv. d)shallow v. a) When the sportsman becomes too self-centered vi. d) Conflict PASSAGES i. B) Ametabolic disease characterized by low blood suger. ii, C) type I diabetes iii, A) Only Tis correct iv. _D) bloodstream vy. B) convert vi AI PASSAGE-6 i, A)On Dal lake ii, _(b)design of a boatman rowing a shikara on the Dal Lake iii, (a)Chief Postmaster iv. (@)Floods vy. (d)You do not need fan Ordinary GET i, b) you can connect with people all over the world for free. ii, @ Gand Gi). iii, () learn new things. iv. (a) necessity v. (©) Google a1vi @)2,3,4 and 5 PASSAGE-8 i. (b) energy-bombs fi, (a) 2,4, 5, 6and8 iii, (b) are anaemic. iv. (©) they are not taken in moderation. v. (da source of potassium, magnesium and calcium, vi. (d) lowering your systolic blood pressure PASSAGE-9 i, byundernuttition ii, (@) 7.5% ii, (a) 7.5% iv. (d) undemourishment vy. (b) ensure optimal growth and function. vi. (@) low birth weight PASSAGE-10 i, @visiting public memorials ii, _(€) 75 or more year-olds iii, (b) 2016 iv. (6) Lincoln Liberty Memorial v._(¢) the memorial sites. vi. (d) educational attainment 42LETTER OF COMPLAINT QI. Your houses are not safe, Thefls are on the increase. Even properly locked houses are being plundered. Choose the most appropriate option to complete the letter you have written to the Deputy Commissioner of Police for increasing patrolling at night in your locality. You are Sumit Mittal residing at B/24, Shyam Nagar, Gurgaon. Sx1=5 Marks B/24, Shyam Nagar Gurgaon 26" August ,2021 ‘The Deputy Commissioner of Police Gurgaon Subject: (a)... Sir (D) seccssssseeseeeentnssnnnnsnseeennenenes ‘Ours has become a theft prone area. (c), and they are being plundered. A day before yesterday burglars broke open the door of the house of my uncle and ran away with a huge booty. The police station is at a distance of 3 km from our locality. Fifteen days ago, ervssseesssssensssesnneseeessnissssnsnnnnessenssiissssnnansseessnsinsssasassseeeesssessesesseesn that SOME unknown persons had entered a house but the authorities reached very late and by that time the thieves had fled from the scene rendering the owner almost a pauper. (Cyesieeeeeeeeeieieeeeieenseesieenseeeneeeieneneeentens . and increase the hours of patrolling also. Moreover, I request you to call a meeting of the area residents and make them. understand the necessity of appointing day and night guards by the RWA. Your prompt action would certainly help in reducing thefts. Yours faithfully Sumit Mittal (a) Suggest a suitable subject for this leter. (@ Thefts are on the inerea: (Gi) Increasing threat of theft in Shyam Nagar. (ii) necessity of appointing day and night guards by the RWA. (iv) to call a meeting of the area residents (b) Choose the most suitable sentence to begin the body of the letter. 43(i) Lwish you draw our attention to the increasing number of theft in our locality. (ii) Twill draw your attention for increasing thefts in our locality (iii) Twish to draw your attention to the increasing number of thefts in our locality. (iv) I wish the thieves to draw our attention to the increasing number of theft. (O) evssesseesenssssnssnnsncescesssinsssnnoneseeeenniniss secssissssssew and they are being plundered. Complete it. (@) Even properly locked houses are not safe (ii) Though properly locked houses are not safe (iii) As properly locked houses are safe (iv) Properly locked houses are safe @) ceeeseesensennnnees sesetttntnne that some unknown persons had entered a house. (i) a residence will inform the police (Gi) a resident is informing the police (iii) a resident has informed the police (iv) a resident did inform the police () Jossesseeseetttesnssossnnssetenunssunssesnneseeeennessen . ... and increase the hours of patrolling also. (i) We requested you to depute more policemen for patrolling (ii) We request you to depute more policemen for patrolling (iii) We have requested you to depute more policeman for patrolling (iv) We request you to be deputed for patrolling Q2. You are Deepak Verma, the resident of G-10 , Golden City Residential Society Shyam Puram Delhi Complete the following letter written to the Municipal Councillor attracting his attention towards lack of amenities in your locality park. Choose the most appropriate option from the given options. Sx1= 5 Marks (@). August........2021 44‘The Municipal councillor Civil Lines Delhi Subject: (b), Respected Sir ‘The park in our locality is the only place where (c) . . But lack of amenities has rendered this park almost useless. The park is a picture of neglect. Its boundary walls have developed big holes which serve as free in lots for garbage. Stray animals misuse it right from the morning hours There are no benches and flower-beds. (d). It looks as if they work somewhere else. This park has become (e) guards are there Gamblers and drunkards throng the place. There is no proper light arrangement at night T humbly appeal to you to take necessary action and improve the state of the park. ‘Thanking you ‘Yours faithfully Deepak Verma President Golden City Residential Society (a) What will you write in place of “Sender's address’ ? (@ Deepak Verma ,G-10 ,Golden City Residential Society Shyam Puram, Delhi (ii) Deepak Verma ,G-10 Golden City Residential Society ,Shyam Puram (iii) G-10 Golden Cit Residential Society Shyam Puram, Delhi (iv) Deepak Verma President , Golden City Residential Society (b) Choose the suitable subject for the letter. (i) attracting the attention of the Municipal Councillor (i) attracting lack of amenities in the locality park. (iii) Lack of amenities in your locality park. (iv) Lack of amenities in the locality park. 45(©) The park in our locality is the only place where .. (complete the sentence.) (Owe can go for shopping and worshipping. (ii) we are going for strolling ,walking or doing physical exercises. (iii) we were going for strolling ,walking or doing physical exercises. (iv) we can go for strolling ,walking or doing physical exercises. @ It looks as if they work somewhere else. (fll in the blank with the most appropriate option.) (i) Gardeners visit it each and every hour of the day. (ii) Gardeners seldom visit it (iii) Gardeners frequently visit it. (iv) Gardeners almost daily visit it. (©) This park has become (@ so beautiful due to rainy season. (i) so famous in the nearby area (ii) a dumping ground for garbage (iv) really very attractive. Q3. You are Subodh Gautam living at 23/C2,Harmony Villa, Jamshedpur. You purchased a coloured TV from Modem Electronics Motibagh, Jamshedpur. Choose the appropriate options to complete the letter written to the Manager complaining about the TV that is not functioning properly. Ask for the replacement. Sx1=5 Marks 231C2 Harmony Villa Jamshedpur 26" August,2021 (. Subject: (b), 46Sir purchased a Samsung colour LED TV on the (c) from your shop vide 120 .Ithas one year warranty and I have the warranty card with me. (esossseesssssussssssnnenneesnnnnsssnssnnnnesaneensssssssinnnnnsneesnnnssssanoensneennessse it is not funetioning properly. It loses colour many a time. The picture often flickers. Even the sound is not clear ‘most of the times. ©. as the technician you sent could not set it right. Kindly replace the TV set at your earliest. Please check the set properly before delivering it. Yours truly Subodh Gautam, (@) What will you write in place of * address of addressee” ? (i) Subodh Gautam living at 23/C2,Harmony Villa, Jamshedpur (ii) The Manager , Modem Electronics Motibagh Jamshedpur (iii) Modem Electronics ,Motibagh Jamshedpur (iy) Subodh Gautam ,23/C2,Harmony Villa, Jamshedpur (b) Write the suitable subject for the letter. (i Complaint about the functioning of TV Set. (i) Complaint about the improper functioning of TV Set. (iii) purchased a coloured TV (iv) Ask for the replacement. (©) Choose the most suitable date on which the TV was purchased. (@ 20" of August ,2020 Gi) 26" August,2019 (ii) 26% August,2020 (iv) 20" of August 2021 @ 47(@ Iregret to inform you that since the day I got it installed, ii) Tam happy to know that since the day I got it installed, (iii) Tam pleased to inform you that since the day T got it installed, (iv) Its very well known to me that since the day I got it installed, (everesreescseasens sasseessoosevssesscenscensssssssesranersosssstonsesoreossessosnsedl OO technician you sent could not set it right. (I think you should buy a new TV set ii) [think there is some manufacturing defect in it (iii) I think there is no manufacturing defect in it (iv) think there are some improvements Q4. Choose appropriate options to complete the letter written to M/S Sanskar Book Depot, Arpan Mall Road, Mumbai telling him that the books you ordered have arrived , but some books are with torn pages and a few of them are old editions. You ate Amrit /Amrita ,B-6,Alok Apartments Sarkanda Bilaspur. Sx1=5 Marks B6 Alok Apartments Sarkanda , Bilaspur 26 th August ,2021 MIS Sanskar Book Depot Arpan Mall Road Mumbai Subject: @) (b), ro) in response to my order No.A- 20/2021 dated 20" August 2021 @, that out of twenty books only ten books are O.K. Five of them are old edition and five have tom pages and dirty covers. ©... ...to you Kindly replace them, The books should be of the latest edition and in proper condition. The postal expenses will have to be borne by you. ‘You are , hereby, advised to check the books properly before they are delivered, ‘Yours sincerely 48Amrit /Amarita (a) Write suitable subject for the letter. () Supply Defective and Old Edition Books. i) Regarding buying defective and old edition boks (iii) Supply of Defective and Old Edition Books. (iv) telling that the books you ordered have arrived (b) What will you write in salutation ? (i) Hello Sir! (ii) Dear friend (iii) My dear friend (iv) Dear Sir ©. (H Twanted to receive the parcel you sent to me i) IT would have received the parcel (ii) Ihave received the parcel you sent to me (iv) Thave been received the parcel you sent to me @, (@ Tam happy to bring to your kind notice (ii) Tam sorry to bring to your kind notice (iii) 1am very pleased to bring to your kind notice (iv) Tam informing to you that ove to you, (i) Tam sent back these ten books (ii) Ihave been sending back these ten books (ii) Tam sending back these ten books (iv) Iwas sent back the: ten books 49Q5.You are Harpreet Singh /Harpreet Kour of Gyan Jyoti Public School ,Ludhiyana, You had arranged a trip for fifty students to Nainital in summer vacations for ten days with ‘Hilltop Travels and Tourism’. The arrangements done by the travel agency were far below the standard. Write a letter of complaint to the director of the agency to stop duping tourists with false promises as it tarnishes the image of locals. Sx1= 5 Marks (a). 2021 The Director Hilltop Travels and Tourism Ludhiyana Subject: (b), Dear Sir ‘We had arranged a trip for fifty students of my school to Nainital in summer vacations for ten days with your travel agency in the month of February However, (©). were far below the standard. The accommodation and food facilities were inferior in quality. We bought the package at the whooping cost of Rs.2,50,000.At the booking, @ 4 star lodging ,boarding and luxurious transport facilities .But, neither the hotels were 4 star nor the food was up to the mark. Also, there was poor class transport facility. Over all,your agency promises heaven but delivers hell in reality. Therefore , I appeal to you to stop duping tourists with false promises as it tarnishes the image of the local people. We hope you will mend your ways to avoid being brought to justice ‘Yours truly Harpreet Singh /Harpreet Kour (@) Write appropriate address of the sender of this letter. (i) Harpreet Singh Gyan Jyoti Public School ,Ludhiyana (ji) Harpreet Kour , Gyan Jyoti Public School ,Ludhiyana (iii) Gyan Jyoti Public School ,Ludhiyana (iv) Harpreet Singh /Harpreet Kour of Gyan Jyoti Public School ,Ludhiyana (b) Write the subject for the given letter. (i) Arranged a trip for fifty students to Nainital. (i) Arrange a trip for fifty students to Nainital in summer vacations 50(ii) Complaint about false promises and substandard services. (iv) The arrangements done by your travel agency . (c) However. were far below the standard. (@ Tam pleased to inform you that the arrangements done by your travel agency (i) [regret to inform you that the arrangements done by your travel agency Gii) You are requested to inform that the arrangements done by your travel agency (iv) You have been informed that the arrangements done by your travel agency (@) At the booking ,.. (@ we were assured we would get (i) we are assured we would get (iii) we have been assured we would get (iv) you have assured us (e) On the basis on this letter ,please mention how to end the main body of a formal letter. (i) By discussing the weather in your city. (ii) By discussing the weather in the reeipient’s city (ii) By showing your love for the recipient (iv) By telling the recipient what he should be doing next, 51Ql () (ii) Increasing threat of theft in Shyam Nagar. (b) Choose the most suitable sentence to begin the body of the letter. Gil) Tish to draw your attention to the increasing number of thefts in our locality, ©). and they are being plundered. Complete it (i) Even properly locked houses are not safe () ceccccsssssssseeenesssesssnsnnesaeeeninussnsssssnnssaneeussssssnasnseeeseinasssassneeseeeesssseese Hat SOME ‘unknown persons had entered a house. (iv) a resident did inform the police ©). and increase the hours of patrolling also. (ii) We request you to depute more policemen for patrolling Q2 (a) What will you write in place of ‘Sender's address’ ? ii) G-10 Golden City Residential Society Shyam Puram, Delhi (b) Choose the suitable subject for the letter. (iv) Lack of amenities in the locality park. (©) The park in our locality is the only place where ..... (complete the sentence.) (iv) we can go for strolling ,walking or doing physical exercises. () It looks as if they work somewhere else. (ll in the blank with the most appropriate option.) (ii) Gardeners seldom visit it. (e) This park has become (iii) a dumping ground for garbage Q3 (a) What will you write in place of * address of addressee” ? (ii) The Manager , Modem Electronics Motibagh Jamshedpur 52(b) Write the suitable subject for the letter. Gi) Complaint about the improper functioning of TV Set. (©) Choose the most suitable date on which the TV was purchased. (iv) 20" of August 2021 (d) (i) Lregret to inform you that since the day I got it installed, (ee soteseaveusssseneaveuuaunensenen ves ueuseesesee ves eesessesennesnensesasuee ee neeats seven .as the technician you sent could not set it right. i) I think there is some manufacturing defect in it Q4 (a) Write suitable subject for the letter. (ii) Supply of Defective and Old Edition Books. (b) What will you write in satutation ? (iv) Dear Sir ©). (ii) Thave received the parcel you sent to me Dersseeteersennen ii) Lam sorry to bring to your kind notice Man sereeresreseee socsiesseesneeseesneesereen see to you. (ii) am sending back these ten books Qs (a) Write appropriate address of the sender of this letter. (iii) Gyan Jyoti Public Schoo! , Ludhiyana (b) Write the subject for the given letter. (iii) Complaint about false promises and substandard services. (0) However. were far below the standard (i) I regret to inform you that the arrangements done by your travel agency (@) At the booking , (we were assured we would get (©) On the basis on this letter ,please mention how to end the main body of a formal letter. (iv) By telling the recipient what he should be doing next. 53LETTER TO EDITOR QI. Choose the most appropriate option to complete the letter written to the editor of a daily highlighting local bodies’ utter apathy towards cleanliness in the city. Sx1= 5 Marks ABC Colony New Delhi August 26, 2021 The Editor ‘The Hindustan Times New Delhi Subject: (2). Sir ‘Whenever my eyes pick up heaps of garbage and refuse lying openly on the roads of the city (b), The city looks a huge dustbin, Foul and suffocating smells are very irritating, While crossing such roads (). Unclean and unhygienic conditions breed diseases but nobody bothers. People responsible to keep the city cleat )eossesccsessssssnssseeessssnsssssnnssaneennsssssssnsneesatsninussnsanssseeenssnsessssseee UME callousness of the civic authorities is just surprising .It seems as if officials have gone sadistic. ‘The need of the hour is to launch a cleanliness drive to remove the garbage. Drains too require proper cleanliness. There is no dearth of employees who are supposed to keep the city clean, Do they work in the houses of the officials or come to the offices on the pay day? A proper enquiry is needed. One thing more, citizens littering should be caught and penalised then and there. It will be better if RWAs are also involved in the campaign of cleanliness. Officials and field workers found of dereliction of duty Wen sesstttiiissssnnnnrneeeaniiisssnsneneeienivessseeeseeeeeees LWOUId like to add that until and unless civic authorities and citizens work in harmony there can never be any achievement as far as cleanliness is concemed. Please publish my views in your esteemed daily and oblige. ‘Yours faithfully XYZ (a) Write a suitable subject for the given letter. (@ Regarding appropriate option to complete the letter (i) Regarding local bodies’ apathy towards cleanliness in the city. (ii) Regarding cleanliness in the city (iv) Regarding heaps of garbage and refuse lying openly sa(b) Choose the most appropriate option to complete this sentence. ‘Whenever my eyes pick up heaps of garbage and refuse lying openly on the roads of the city....... (i) Itdelights me (ii) I feel very much pleased and contented (iii) I felt pinched and deep anguish griped me. (iv) I feel pinched and deep anguish grips me, (©) While crossing such roads (i) we have to express our anger. (Gi) we have to hold breath (iii) we have to maintain discipline. (iv) they have to help us. (d) People responsible to keep the city clean (i) just pose as if they have seen nothing, (Gi) just pose as if they are superior to all (iii) are doing their level best to solve this problem (iv) are involved secretly to make the city dirty. (©) Officials and field workers found of der duty. (i) should also be rewarded (i) should also be punished, (ii) need not be punished. (iv) deserve to be rewarded, (Q2.The government has decide to cut countless trees in a large forest area in the outskirts of the city for its proposed ‘Dream City Project’ However ,itis facing stiff opposition from farmers whose agricultural land is being acquired. As Ratnakar ,the resident of Gopalpur complete the letter choosing the most appropriate options. Sx1= 5 Marks Gopalpur 55August 26, 2021 The Editor The Times of India New Delhi Sub: (a)... Sir ‘My request is to spare some space in your esteemed daily (b), This project (©) oe as the authorities have taken a decision to chop down unlimited tres ofthe forest area to provide housing to 20,000 families. Not only this, a large area of agricultural land is also being acquired. Is not this project harming our environment? ‘We all depend on the forest and trees .But we have not learnt any lesson and (d)..... ‘The outskirts of our city is heaven on earth .It is all because of greenery, forest and trees. Trees are greatest gifts of god to us. They are (e). They also attract dark clouds to shower rain. Trees also check soil erosion appeal to the authorities not to convert a heaven into a hell. They must consider their decision and save the forest area, Yours truly Ratnakar (a) Write a suitable subject for the given letter. (i) The government has decide to cut countless trees. (i) Countless trees in a large forest area in the outskirts of the city (ii) “Dream City Project’ a threat to forest. (iv) ‘Dream City Project’ a boon to our city. (b) My request is to spare some space in your esteemed daily (i) to raise my voice in favour of the proposed ‘Dream City Project’. (ii) to speak for the proposed “Dream City Project’. (iii) to raise my voice against the proposed ‘Dream City Project’ 56(iv) Is not this project harming our environment? (0) This project ..sssssseecssssnessssssseeseessnsssssnseeeeseeussssseee a8 the authorities have taken a decision to chop down unlimited trees of the forest area (i) is a great step towards advancement (ii) is a boon to the city ii) is a greatest gift to us (iv) is a major threat to forest (d) But we have not learnt any lesson and (@ we are willingly putting our feet in mire. (i) we all depend on the forest and trees (ii) They all depend on the forest and trees (iv) they are willingly putting their feet in mire. (e) They are ( to cut and make shopping malls. (ii) environment friendly and they supply oxygen in plenty. (iii) attract dark clouds to shower rain, (iv) there to harm the environment Q3. You are Sujit Dash / Sujata Dash , the resident of A-101 Shanti Kunj, Kapil Nagar New Delhi, Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper on the menace of mosquitoes in your area. Choose appropriate options for the blanks provided to compete your letter. 5x1= 5 Marks (@). 26 August ,2021 The Editor 57(0) I shall be highly obliged if you kindly allow me to express my views under columns of your esteemed newspaper. There has been a week long heavy rain this year. There are many pitfalls in the street resulting in dirty water collection in them. Consequently, (4), The residents have been hit hard and there is very likelihood of the spread of an epidemic like malaria, dengue ete, Ithas been observed that cleaners do not work regularly and honestly. A delegation of people of our locality ‘met the concerned authority of the government department but it remained unaffected Now, hope that ©. so that the necessary action could be taken and a campaign of cleanliness could be initiated to make the area mosquito -free. Thanking you Yours faithfully Sujit Dash / Sujata Dash (a) Choose the appropriate address of the sender of this letter. (@ Sujit Dash / Sujata Dash , the resident of A-101 ,Shanti Kunj, Kapil Nagar,New Delhi (Gi) Sujit Dash / Sujata Dash , A-101 ,Shanti Kunj, Kapil Nagar , New Delhi (ii) A-101 Shanti Kunj, Kapil Nagar, New Delhi (iv) Sujit Dash Shanti Kunj, Kapil Nagar, New Delhi (b) Provide suitable subject for this letter. (O To express my views under columns of your esteemed newspaper. (i) The breeding places for mosquitoes (iii) The spread of an epidemic like malaria, dengue ete. (iv) Complaint against Mosquito Menace. (©) What would you say in the opening part of a formal letter? Answer on the basis of the given letter (i) Ask how good the weather is in the recipient's city. (ii) Inform the recipient why you are writing the letter. (ii) Discussing the recipient if he is hale and hearty. (iv) Discussing how good the weather is in your city. 58(4) Consequently, (i) they become the breeding places for mosquitoes. (ii) people fallin them and get injured (iii) children love playing in these pits. (iv) a campaign of cleanliness could be initiated (©) Now, [ hope that ©). (@ we can easily solve this problem ourselves i) you will be able to solve this problem (ii) you will be able to draw the kind attention of the authority (iv) you are not deceiving us in connection with this problem Q4, You are Mayank / Mrinal ,a student of class X residing at Pearl Apartment .Ranchi, Due to frequent electricity cuts itis becoming difficult for the students to prepare for their exams, Write a letter to the Editor highlighting the problem of electricity supply. 5x1= 5 Marks Pearl Apartment Ranchi August 26" 2021 The Editor ‘The Hindustan Times Ranchi Subject: (@). Sir ‘Through the columns of your esteemed daily ,1 would like (b). the problems faced by us in our area with erratic electricity supply. It is examination time and ©. For us ,we are literally burning the midnight oil with oil lamps, candles and emergency lights replacing the tubes and CFLs. Such is our condition with the poor electricity supply to our area. Not only the electricity supply is disrupted frequently , (d) Our inverters get almost discharged. What is the reason for this, only the concemed authorities know. I request you to publish this letter so that the concerned authorities rectify the problem, whatever it be. 59Thank you ‘Yours faithfully ‘Mayank / Mrinal (@) Provide a suitable subject for the given letter. () Difficult faced by the students to prepare for their exams. (ii) Problem of frequent electricity cuts, (ii) Problem of frequent electricity supply. iv) Problem of Electricity board to maintain electric supply. (b) Through the columns of your esteemed daily ,I would like the problems faced by us in our area with (i) to bring to your notice (i) to bring to the notice of the general public (iii) to bring to the notice of the State Electricity Board, (iv) to solve the problem of electricity (0) It is examination time and (i) they are busy in cutting the electricity. (ii) students are busy in playing games. (iii) the students are not able to get the examination time —table. (iv) the students are busy preparing for the exams (d) Not only the electricity supply is disrupted frequently , (i) but also such power cuts extend for long hours, even four to six hours per day. (Gi) but also the cases of theft are increasing day by day (iii) but also water supply of our area is affected adversely. {iv) but also the exam schedule has been postponed, (©) Answer on the basis of the given letter. A formal letter should be. to have the desired effect on the recipient 60() Inthe proper format (ii) To the point and relevant. (ii) Grammatically correct. (iv) All of these. Q5. Write a letter to the editor of a national newspaper expressing your concern about the effect of social networking sites on children, Also offer suggestions to solve the problem. Choose appropriate options to complete your letter, 5x1=5 Marks A-10 Green Palm Apartments Gandhi Nagar 26! August 2021 The tor The Hindustan Times Gandhi Nagar Subject: (a). Sir/Madam. ‘Through the columns of your reputed newspaper, I request you (). seeeseesntsnnannee os ...to abstain their children from the social websites (¢) They are causing alarming changes in the brain of young users. Even the top neuroscientists have warned against these sites which are changing youngsters into a recluse. They are becoming s been said to shorten the attention span of young minds @, Suitable steps are to be taken The children (¢). to spend their time in reading good and knowledgeable books or playing outdoor games. I hope this will help them in withdrawing their mind from these websites. ‘I-centered .A few sites such as Facebook and Twitter have Yours sincerely Deepak/Deepali (a) Supply a suitable subject for the given letter. (i) Expressing your concern about the effect of social networking sites on children, (i) My concer about the effect of social networking sites on children. (ii) Social networking sites and awareness of children about it (iv) Effects of Social Networking Sites on Children. 61(b) Through the columns of your reputed newspaper, I request you. (@ to make a general announcement for all (ii) to take strict action (ii) to make a general appeal to the parents (iv) to look into this matter personally (0) the social websites (O who are a cause of concern for one and all. (i) which are really very useful and informative to them. (ii) which are a cause of concern for one and all. (iv) which provide they a lot of knowledge. (4) A few sites such as Facebook and Twitter have been said to shorten the attention span of young minds (i) which is really amazing (i) which is alarming, (ii) which is rewarding for children. iv) which is the matter of great joy to all of us. (©) The children (e), to spend their time in reading good and knowledgeable books or playing outdoor games. (i) should be encouraged (ii) should be discouraged (iii) are encouraged (iv) are discouraged 62ANSWER KEY (LETTER TO EDITOR) Ql (a) Write a suitable subject for the given letter. (ii) Regarding local bodies’ apathy towards cleanliness in the city. (b) Choose the most appropriate option to complete this sentence. (iv) [ feel pinched and deep anguish grips (©) While crossing such roads (i) we have to hold breath, (d) People responsible to keep the city clean (B just pose as if they have seen nothing, (©) Officials and field workers found of dereliction of duty. (ii) should also be punished, Q2 (a) Write a suitable subject for the given letter. (ii) ‘Dream City Project’ a threat to forest. (b) My request is to spare some space in your esteemed daily (ii) to raise my voice against the proposed ‘Dream City Project’ (©) This project ssc seoeeseesssenessseeenssesnisssseeesseeseenssone aS the authorities have taken decision to chop down unlimited trees of the forest area (iv) is a major threat to forest (d) But we have not learnt any lesson and (@ we are willingly putting our feet in mire. (e) They are (i environment friendly and they supply oxygen in plenty. Q3 (a) Choose the appropriate address of the sender of this letter. 3(ii) A-101 , Shanti Kunj, Kapil Nagar, New Delhi (b) Provide suitable subject for this letter. iv) Complaint against Mosquito Menace. (c) What would you say in the opening part of a formal letter? Answer on the basis of the given letter (ii) Inform the recipient why you are writing the letter (4) Consequently. (i) they become the breeding places for mosquitoes. (©) Now, I hope that (©)... (Gii)_you will be able to draw the kind attention of the authority Q4 (a) Provide a suitable subject for the given letter. i) Problem of frequent electricity cuts, (b) Through the columns of your esteemed daily ,I would like the problems faced by us in our area with erratic electricity supply. (iii) to bring to the notice of the State Electricity Board (©) It is examination time and (iv) the students are busy preparing for the exams. (d) Not only the electricity supply is disrupted frequently, ( butals such power cuts extend for long hours, even four to six hours per day. (e) Answer on the basis of the given letter. A formal letter should be. to have the desired effect on the recipient. (iv) All of these, Qs (a) Supply a suitable subject for the given letter (iv) Effects of Social Networking Sites on Children (b) Through the columns of your reputed newspaper, I request you. 64(ii) to make a general appeal to the parents (©) the social websites (ii) which are a cause of concem for one and all. (d) A few sites such as Facebook and Twitter have been said to shorten the attention span of young minds (i) which is alarming. (@) The childten (€).......cssesseeeeeeees - to spend their time in reading good and knowledgeable books or playing outdoor games. (i) should be encouraged 65GRAMMAR TENSES SET-1 Choose the right option: 1. Joey from the vacation just now. A. has retumed B. had returned C. had been returning D. returns 2. You should not the worst. ‘A. assumed B. assuming C. assume D. assumes 3, Choose the present indefinite tense form of the s A. He has been sleeping B. He had slept. C. He has slept. D. He sleeps. intence. “He had been sleeping.” 4, Identify the tense used in the underlined phrase. “Ie joined the cooking school late but only in a few ‘months had mastered the recipes.” A Past indefinite tense B Past perfect tense C Present perfect tense D Present indefinite tense 5. By the time she was fifteen, she a beautiful singer. A shall become B become Chad become D has becoming Choose the right option: 1. Fill in the blank with the present perfect continuous tense form of the verb given in the bracket. “Adam ahealth regime every day.” (follow) A. follows B. have been following C. has been following D. has followed 66Neither she nor I at home. were hhas been be pomp ‘My friends and I there. meet meets meeting have meet, pomp Choose the correct sentence. Sam have gone to buy some groceries. Sam had going to buy some groceries. Sam be going to buy some groceries Sam is going to buy some groceries. pomp s The stars bright at night. shines shine has shine shining poppe Choose the right option: 1. Chris to attend the programme. A. did not wanted B, did not want C. do not wanted D. does not wanted 2. Meera for the charitable cause, A. came to contribute B. come to contributed C. came to contributed D. comes to contributed 3. Fill in the blank with the past continuous tense form of the verb given in the bracket. “Monica since last week.” (plan) A. did plan B. has been planning C. had been planning °7