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This document outlines the Unit Test for English Core for Class 12 at Suraj School, Kosli, consisting of multiple sections including reading comprehension, writing, and literature questions. It includes specific questions related to extracts from literary works, report writing prompts, and short and long answer questions. The test is designed to assess students' understanding of the material and their writing skills.

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12 TH English UT. New

This document outlines the Unit Test for English Core for Class 12 at Suraj School, Kosli, consisting of multiple sections including reading comprehension, writing, and literature questions. It includes specific questions related to extracts from literary works, report writing prompts, and short and long answer questions. The test is designed to assess students' understanding of the material and their writing skills.

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Suraj School, Kosli

Unit Test – English Core (Class 12)


Maximum Marks: 30
Time Allowed: 70 Minutes

Section A – Reading (4 Marks)

Q.1. Extract Based questions (1×4 = 4 marks)


(Attempt any one

A.
Read the extract and answer the following questions:

"If I ever met Danny Casey, I'd ask him for his autograph," Sophie said dreamily.
i. Who is Danny Casey?
a) A famous author
b) A footballer
c) A film actor
d) A singer

ii. What kind of dreams did Sophie have?


a) Practical
b) Worldly
c) Unrealistic
d) Political

iii. Who is Sophie speaking to?


a) Geoff
b) Her mother
c) Her friend
d) Her teacher

iv. What is the tone of the speaker in this extract?


a) Sarcastic
b) Dreamy
c) Angry
d) Humorous

OR

B.
Read the extract and answer the following questions:
The Presidents of the New York Central and the New York, New Haven and Hartford
railroads will swear on a stack of timetables that there are only two. But I say there are
three, because I’ve been on the third level of the Grand Central Station. Yes, I’ve taken the
obvious step: I talked to a psychiatrist friend of mine, among others. I told him about the
third level at Grand Central Station, and he said it was a waking dream wish fulfilment...."

i. Who is the speaker here?


a) Charley
b) Sam
c) Galesburg postmaster
d) The narrator

ii. What does the speaker imply about the past?


a) It was technologically advanced
b) It was simpler and better
c) It had fewer trains
d) It had more psychiatrists

iii. What is meant by "the third level"?


a) A psychological disorder
b) A real platform
c) An imaginary escape
d) An underground train

iv. Which literary device is used in the title ‘ The third level’?
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Alliteration

Section B – Writing (5 Marks)

Q.2. Report Writing


(Attempt any one)
a) Write a report on the "Tree Plantation Drive" conducted in your school.
b) Write a report on a “Career Counseling Session” held recently for Class 12 students.

Section C – Literature

Q.3. Short Answer Type Questions (2×6 = 12 marks)


Answer any six of the following in 30–40 words each:

i. Why was the Maharaja of Pratibandapuram called "Tiger King"? (The Tiger King)
ii. What was Charley’s theory about the third level? (The Third Level)
iii. What does Sophie dream about? (Going Places)
iv. How does Geoff influence Sophie’s dreams? (Going Places)
v. What makes Sam leave the present world? (The Third Level)
vi.Why do some celebrity writers dislike intervies?
viii. How did the Maharaja deal with the 100th tiger? (The Tiger Ki

– Long Answer Type question(5 Marks)

Q.4. Attempt any one of the following in about 120–150 words:

a) Write a character sketch of the Tiger King highlighting his bravery and irony in his life.
OR
b) How does the interview of Umberto Eco reflect his personality and approach to life? (The
Interview)

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