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 ROMEO AND JULIET
– William Shakespeare

I. Answer the following in a word or a phrase or a sentence each.

1. Who teaches the torches to burn bright according to Romeo?
2. Who is referred to as a ‘rich jewel’ by Romeo?
3. Whose beauty is too rich for use and too dear for earth?
4. Who dances like a snowy dove among crows according to Romeo?
5. What would happen to Romeo’s rude hand if he touches the hand of Juliet?
6. According to Juliet, who is the ‘day in the night’?
7. Who lies upon the wings of the night according to Juliet?
8. Who is whiter than the new snow on a raven’s back?
9. According to Juliet, who shall be cut into little stars after her death?
10. Who will make the face of heaven so fine?
11. When would the world be in love with night according to Juliet?
12.When would the world pay no worship to the garish sun according to Juliet?
Answers:

1 Juliet 5 His hand would be blessed 9 Romeo

2 Juliet 6 Romeo 10 Romeo
3 Juliet 7 Romeo 11 When Romeo is cut into
4 Juliet 8 Romeo stars
12 When Romeo makes the
face of heaven so fine
4-mark Questions
1. How does Romeo glorify Juliet’s beauty?
OR
Juliet’s beauty was too rich for use. How does Romeo describe it?
Romeo glorifies the beauty of Juliet. She teaches the torches to burn bright. She
looks like a rich jewel hanging in an Ethiope’s ear. Her beauty is too rich and too
dear. She dances like a snowy dove among crows. After the dance, Romeo wants to
touch the hand of Juliet. So that, his rude hand would be blessed. He swears that
he had never seen true beauty till that night.
2. How does Juliet intend to immortalize Romeo?
OR
Why does Juliet want Romeo to be cut out into little stars?
Juliet requests the night to come soon so that Romeo would come to meet her at
night. Romeo is the day in the night for Juliet. He is whiter than the new snow on
a raven’s back. She expects the night to be gentle and black-browed. She asks the
night to give Romeo. After her death, she wishes the night to cut Romeo into little
stars. Then Romeo would make the face of heaven so fine. The world will be in love
with night and will pay no worship to the garish sun.

TOO DEAR
- Leo Tolstoy

I. Answer the following in a word or a phrase or a sentence.

1. Mention any one of the neighboring kingdoms of Monaco.
2. What is the population of Monaco in ‘Too Dear!’?
3. How many soldiers were there in the kingdom of Monaco in ‘Too Dear!’?
4. Mention any one of the taxes paid by people in Monaco.
5. The special source of revenue for the king of Monaco came from_______
a. Gaming House b. Poll tax c. Taxes on wine and spirit
6. What did people play in the gaming houses in Monaco?
7. Who remained with a monopoly of the dirty business of gaming houses in
Europe?
8. Anyone who wants to gamble goes to ___________.
a. France b. Monaco c. Italy
9. What was the initial punishment given to the criminal by the council in ‘Too
Dear’?
10.Which kingdom demanded 16,000 francs for the supply of guillotine and an
executioner?
 11. How much money did the Italian government demand for the supply of
guillotine and an executioner?
12. Which government was a republican and had no proper respect for king of
Monaco?
13. Who according to the Council was a brother monarch in ‘Too Dear!’?
14. From where did the guard fetch the food to the criminal in Monaco?
15. How much did the king spend annually for keeping the criminal in prison?
16. On what condition did the criminal agree to go away from the prison?
17.What was the sum fixed as pension for the criminal?
18. How much did the criminal receive in advance while leaving the prison?
19.What did the criminal buy after settling across the frontier of Monaco?
20.When the guard was dismissed, the criminal in ‘Too Dear!’
a. was happy and tried to run away.
b. worried about the guard’s family.
c. did not show any sign of running away.
Answers
1 France or Italy 11 12,000 francs
2 7,000 12 The French.
3 60 men 13 King of Italy
4 Tax on wine or spirit or tobacco 14 From the Palace kitchen
or poll tax 15 600 francs
5 a. Gaming House 16 On regular payment of pension
6 Roulette 600 francs
7 The king of Monaco 17 One third of his annuity
8 b. Monaco 18 A bit of land
9 Death sentence 19 c. Did not show any sign of
10 France 20 running away.

4-marks/ 6-marks questions and answers

1. Though gambling is a dirty business, why did the king of Monaco resort to it?
OR
 You can’t earn stone palaces by honest labour. Justify this statement with
reference to ‘Too Dear!’.
Monaco was a tiny kingdom. It was located on the borders of France and Italy. The
population of Monaco was 7000. In this toy kingdom, there was a real king. He had
a palace, courtiers, generals, a bishop and an army of 60 men. He received less
revenue from taxes on tobacco, wine and spirit and poll tax. It was very difficult for
him to manage his kingdom without proper revenue. The special source of revenue
came from gaming house. People played roulette there. It was only such gambling
establishment in Europe. They were banned in Europe as they were harmful. After
losing everything in gambling, people would commit suicide. So, they were banned
in Europe. But the king depended on the gambling house for revenue. He remained
with a monopoly of the business. So, everyone who wanted to gamble went to
Monaco. The king knew that it was a dirty business. He opinioned that to draw a
revenue from drink and tobacco was also bad.
2. Why did the king of Monaco keep changing his mind in dealing with the
criminal?
OR
What made the king of Monaco alter his decisions in dealing with the criminal
in ‘Too Dear!’?
Once a murder was committed in the peaceable toy kingdom. Such thing had not
happened before. The criminal was awarded death sentence for committing murder.
But Monaco had neither a guillotine nor an executioner. The committee enquired
with France and Italy to supply both. While France demanded 16000 francs, Italy
demanded 12000 francs to supply both. The king of Monaco felt it was too dear. He
did not want to spend so much money on the criminal. He feared riots if extra tax
was collected for the purpose. Even his soldiers refused to cut off the criminal’s
head. They said that they had not been taught how to cut a man’s head off. In order
to reduce the cost, the death sentence was changed into life imprisonment.
The criminal was kept in a prison. A guard was appointed to watch over the
criminal. He had to fetch criminal’s food from the palace kitchen. After a year, the
king noticed that 600 francs were spent on the criminal. The young and healthy
criminal could live for another fifty years. So, the committee dismissed the guard
 thinking that the prisoner would run away. But he refused to go away. At last, he
was offered a pension. Thus, the King of Monaco was a man without a decisive
stand. Being worried about the cost of the execution, he kept changing his mind in
dealing with the criminal.
3. Why was the criminal reluctant to go out of the prison?
OR
Why does the criminal in ‘Too Dear!’ refuse to escape from the prison? Explain.
The criminal was awarded death sentence for committing murder. In order to
reduce the cost, the death sentence was changed into life imprisonment. The
criminal was kept in a prison. After a year, the king noticed that it was a costly
arrangement. The committee held a meeting and dismissed the guard. It expected
the criminal to run away in the absence of guard. But he refused to go away. When
he was asked by the minister of Justice why he had not run away, he said that he
had nowhere to go. He could not do anything as they had ruined his character. The
people would turn their backs on him. In addition, he had got out of the way of
working. He was used to be lazy and comfortable life in prison. He said that they
had treated him badly. He expressed his unhappiness for changing death sentence
into life imprisonment. He was upset for dismissing the guard because there was no
one to fetch his food from the palace kitchen. He concluded that they were free to
do whatever they liked but he would not go away.
4. How did the criminal lead his life after going out from the prison?
OR
How did the criminal spend his life after he was given a pension in ‘Too Dear!’?
The criminal was promised a pension of 600 francs. He received one third of his
annuity in advance and left Monaco. He emigrated and settled just across the
frontier. It was not very far, only 15 minutes by rail. He purchased a bit of land and
started market gardening. He lived comfortably and well. He would always go to
draw his pension on time. After receiving it, he would go to gaming house. He
would stake 2 or 3 francs. Then he would return home. He lived happily and
peacefully.
 ON CHILDREN
-Kahlil Gibran

I. Answer the following in word or a phrase or in a sentence each.

1. ‘They are sons and daughters of life longing for itself’.
Here ‘they’ refer to ______________
a. Parents b. Children c. woman
2. According to the speaker in ‘On Children’, what may be given to children?
3. What may not be given to children by their parents?
4. Who according to the speaker in ‘On Children’ have their own thoughts?
5. What may not be housed by the parents in “on Children’?
6. What according to the speaker in ‘On Children’ dwell in the house of
tomorrow?
7. Where do the souls of the children dwell according to the speaker in ‘On
Children’?
8. According to the speaker in ‘On Children’, life does not go__________
a. Swift b. backward c. far
9. Who does the word ‘bows’ refer to in ‘On Children’?
10. Who according to the speaker in ‘On Children’ are sent forth as living
arrows?
11.Who does the phrase ‘archer’ refer to in ‘On Children’?
12.Why does the archer bend the bows with his might?
13. The house of tomorrow in ‘On Children’ cannot be visited even in
_________ a) thoughts b) ideas c) dreams
Answers
1 b.Children 5 Souls of children 9 Parents
2 Love 6 Souls of children 10 Children
7 In the house of 11 God
3
Their thoughts tomorrow 12 So that the arrows
8 b.backward may go swift and far
4 children 13. b.dreams
 4 / 6 Marks question and answer

1. What are the views of the speaker on children in the poem ‘On Children’?
OR
What attitude should parents have towards their children according to the
poem, ‘On Children’?
OR
How is the parent – child relationship brought out using the metaphor of
bows and arrows?
In “On Children”, the prophet speaks to parents about how they should take care
of their children. He says “Your children are not your children”. Though parents
give birth to the children, they are not the owners. Parents should not be possessive
of their children. The parents should work as guardians and help them grow.
Children are the sons and daughters of life’s longing for itself. They come through
parents but not from parents. They live with parents, yet they do not belong to
them. Parents can give them their love but not their thoughts. Because, children
have their own thoughts. They may house their bodies but not their souls. The
souls of children dwell in the house of tomorrow. Children belong to the future.
Life doesn’t go backward or tarries with yesterday. According to the prophet, God
is the archer, parents are the bows and children are the living arrows. The archer
uses the bow only to send the arrows to their target. As an archer, He bends the
bows too much so that arrows go swift and far. He loves both the bows [parents]
and the arrows [children]. Thus, parents should realize that their role is to serve
the children to reach their goals.

A SUNNY MORNING
-Serafin and Joaquin Alvarez Quinter.

I. Answer the following questions in a word or a phrase or a sentence each.

1. Where do Don Gonzalo and Dona Laura meet after a long time in ‘A Sunny
Morning’?
2. Who brought breadcrumbs to the park to feed the birds in ‘A Sunny
Morning’?
3. Who demanded a bench for himself in the park in ‘A Sunny Morning’?
4. Who scared away the birds that were feeding on breadcrumbs in the park?
5. Whom did Dona Laura consider as an ‘ill-natured old man’?
6. What right does Laura claim to have to criticize Gonzalo’s actions in ‘A
Sunny Morning’?
7. What makes peace between Laura and Gonzalo in ‘A Sunny Morning’?
a. Bread crumbs b. violets c. a pinch of snuff
8. Which city according to Don Gonzalo is he a native of in ‘A Sunny
Morning’?
9. Where according to Gonzalo did, he spend his early youth in ‘A Sunny
Morning’?
10.Name the villa near Valencia where Dona Laura lived.
11.According to Gonzalo, the gallant lover in ‘A Sunny Morning’ was his
a) friend. b) brother. c) cousin.
12.Who was popularly known as ‘silver maiden’ in ‘A sunny Morning’?
13.Who was referred to as ‘the gallant lover’ in ‘A Sunny Morning’?
14. Who according to Gonzalo was badly wounded in ‘A Sunny Morning’?
15.Who according to Gonzalo did he run off to Paris with in ‘A Sunny
Morning’?
16.What does Gonzalo pick up with a great effort before leaving with Juanito
in ‘A Sunny Morning’?
Answers
1. In a park in Madrid 2. Dona Laura
3. Don Gonzalo 4.Don Gonzalo
5. Don Gonzalo 6. A neighbour’s right
7. C. a pinch of snuff 8. Valencia
9. Valencia 10. Maricella 11. C) cousin
12. Laura Llorente 13. Don Gonzalo
14. The merchant 15. A ballet dancer 16.
Violets
4 / 6 marks questions and answers
1. What makes Laura feel in the beginning that Don Gonzalo is an ill-natured
man in ‘A Sunny Morning’?
Don Gonzalo entered the park with Juanito. He was an old gentleman of seventy
years. He was gouty and impatient. His usual bench in the park was occupied.
He wanted a bench for himself in that public park. He was restless as none of the
benches in the park were vacant. In his attempt to look for a vacant bench, he
walked towards the pigeons that were happily eating the bread crumbs. As he
was dragging his feet, he scared away the birds. Laura was upset and questioned
why he did so. Gonzalo said that it was a public park and he cared nothing. He
objected the liberty of Laura for addressing him. Thus, he was unapologetic and
rude. This made Dona Laura remark him to be an ill-natured man, fussy and
cross.
2. What fictitious story did Gonzalo spin about himself in the name of his cousin
in ‘A Sunny Morning’?
OR
What circumstances according to Gonzalo made his cousin flee Valencia in
‘A Sunny Morning’?
Don Gonzalo was a native of Valencia. He was in love with Dona Laura. But
her parents wanted her to marry a merchant. Meanwhile, Gonzalo had a duel
with the merchant and wounded him very badly. He ran away from Valencia
afraid of consequences. He went to Seville and later to Madrid. After 3 months
he ran off to Paris with a ballet dancer. When he was aged about 70 years, he
met Laura in the park. He looked grotesque and old. While exchanging the
memories of the past, he attempted to hide his true identity. He said that the
gallant lover of Laura was his cousin. After leaving Valencia, he went to
Seville and later to Madrid. He wrote many letters to Laura. When he did not
receive any reply from her, he thought that he lost her forever. In despair, he
joined the army. He went to Africa.
There, in a trench, he met a glorious death. He died holding the flag of Spain
in one hand and whispering the name of his beloved. In this way Gonzalo
 spun a fictitious story about himself so that Laura should believe that Gonzalo
had not forgotten her until his last breath.

3. How does Dona Laura describe her best friend’s death to Don Gonzalo in ‘A
Sunny Morning’?

Dona Laura lived in Maricela near Valencia while she was young. She was very
beautiful. She was popularly known as ‘the silver maiden’. She was in love with
Don Gonzalo. But her parents wanted her to marry a merchant. Meanwhile,
Gonzalo left Valencia after the merchant was wounded in a duel. She waited for
two years for his news. When no letter came, she married and lived happily with
another man. While she was aged about 70 years, she was no longer beautiful.
She met Gonzalo in a park in Madrid. After recognizing him, she attempts to
hide her true identity. While exchanging the memories of the past, Laura said
that the silver maiden was her friend. She waited for Gonzalo. When she did not
receive any communication, in despair, one evening she went to the beach and
wrote Gonzalo’s name on the sand where he had risked his life. Then she went
and sat on a rock nearby. The tide rose with a boom and swept her into the sea.
In this way, she spun a fictitious story about herself so that Gonzalo should
believe that Laura committed suicide for the sake of lost love.

WHEN YOU ARE OLD

-W B Yeats

I. Answer the following in a word or a phrase or a sentence

1. Who according to the speaker in ‘When You Are Old’ will be ‘nodding by the
fire’?
2. What does the speaker expect his beloved to do, nodding by the fire in ‘When
You Are Old’?
3. When would the woman dream of the soft look that she had in her youthful
days, according to the speaker in ‘When You Are Old’?
 4. In ‘When You Are Old’,‘the one man’ loved the woman’s____________.
a. Moments of glad grace b. The pilgrim soul in her c. soft look
5. In the poem ‘When You Are Old’ many loved the lady’s
a) Huge wealth. b) Physical beauty. c) Pilgrim soul.
6. Who loved the pilgrim soul of the woman in ‘When You Are Old’?
7. What did the speaker in ‘When You Are Old’ love besides the pilgrim soul?
8. Where according to the speaker in ‘When You Are Old’ did love pace upon?
9. Where according to the speaker in ‘When You Are Old’ did love hide his
face?
Answers:
1. The beloved. 5. b) physical beauty
2. Read a book of poems 6. The speaker/ the poet
3. While reading the book of poems 7. The sorrows of her changing face
4. b the pilgrim soul 8. Upon the mountains
9. Amid a crowd of stars
4 / 6 marks Questions and answers
1. How is the transient nature of beauty as against permanence of love brought out
in ‘When You Are Old’?
OR
‘When You Are Old’ makes the ‘beloved’ look back on her youth. Discuss.
OR
How does the speaker contrast his love with that of many others in ‘When You
Are Old’?
In this poem, the poet asks his beloved to think forward to a time when she would
be old and grey. She would no longer be beautiful. But a weak woman nodding by
the fire. Then, the poet asks her to read his love poems, sitting by the fire. Perhaps
it is a book of poems that he has written for her. The reading of those love poems
forces her to remember her own youthful beauty. And help her recall her former
glories. It’s a bitter sweet moment for her. She could remember when she was
beautiful, on the other hand she knows her looks have faded. She would also
remember the men who just loved her physical beauty. At last, she would
remember the poet who loved her inner beauty. He loved her pilgrim soul and
ever-changing face of joys and sorrows. He even loved her as her looks had begun
to fade. She would realize the poet’s true love. But it would be too late. By then,
the love in the form of the poet would have left her. He would be one among the
crowd of stars or pacing upon the mountains. Thus the poem is about two young
lovers imagining what life would be when they are old.

THE GARDENER
-P Lankesh

Answer the following in a word or a phrase or a sentence

1. Who needed a person exactly like the old man in ‘The Gardener’?
a. The owner b. Basavaiah c. Sangoji
2. What was the old man well-versed in?
3. What did Basavaiah and his people forcibly acquire in “The Gardener”?
4. Who narrated his story to the wife of the plantation owner in ‘The Gardener’?
5. Who became lethargic after the arrival of the old man in ‘The Gardener’?
6. Who became apprehensive about the plantation owner’s vices in ‘The
Gardener’?
7. Whom did Tammanna treat as the most important among all his possessions in
‘The Gardener’?
8. Who appointed a number of persons to praise him in ‘The Gardener’?
9. Whose palatial mansion looked dull and empty without Tammanna’s books in
‘The Gardener’?
10. Why did Basavaiah start inviting scholars and musicians to his house?
11. What was Basavaiah’s ray of hope in his attempts to outwit Tammanna in ‘The
Gardener’?
12. What happened to Basavaiah after Tammanna gave up everything and went
away?
13. How long does man go on living for some revenge according to the old man in
‘The Gardener’?
14. Whose death made Tammanna forget his songs and ballads in ‘The Gardener’?
15. When did Tammanna forget all his songs and ballads in “The Gardener’?

Answers

1 a)The Owner. 5 The owner 11 When Tammanna had

2 Agriculture 6 The owner’s wife fallen ill
3 200acres of 7 Basavaiah 12 He died
Tammanna’s land 8 Basavaiah 13 Till he dies.
4 Tammanna / 9 Basavaiah’s. 14 Basavaiah’s.
the old man 10 That was the only 15 After Basavaiah’s death
way of investing
his home with
meaning

4 OR 6 Marks question and answers

1. Trace the changes in the life of the plantation owner after the arrival of the old
man in “The Gardener‘.
OR
Why did the plantation owner’s wife find it hard to decide whether the old
man’s arrival was for the better or worse in ‘The Gardener’?
The old man proved to be very useful to the owner of the plantation. He was well-
versed in agriculture. The petty thefts stopped and the income increased. The
plantation expanded. The owner’s lifestyle also changed. He became lethargic. He
acquired many friends in his village and in the neighboring villages. He also
developed all kinds of bad habits. His life became crowded with colourful events.
His wife felt all this strange. She couldn’t decide the result of old man’s arrival – was
for good or bad. She felt that life was getting out of hand.
2. Describe the means adopted by Basavaiah to surpass Tammanna‘s popularity in
“The Gardener”.
OR
What did Basavaiah do to invest his home with meaning in ‘The Gardener’?
Explain.
 OR
How did Basavaiah try to overcome his humiliation?
Tammanna’s popularity as a poet made Basavaiah shrink in humiliation. As he failed
to compose ballads like Tammanna, he tried to surpass Tammanna’s popularity by
acquiring more wealth and luxuries. He got a palatial mansion built. He appointed
a number of people just to praise him. He bedecked himself with gold, diamonds
and other precious stones. He started inviting scholars, poets and musicians to his
place. This was his way of investing his home with meaning. As it was looking dull
and boring without Tammanna’s books.
3. Describe the circumstances that led Tammanna to become a non-entity in “The
Gardener”.
Tammanna started composing ballads to take revenge. Soon, he became famous. He
was felicitated as the best poet of his times. Basavaiah started filling his life with
material wealth. Thus, he tried to surpass Tammanna’s popularity. Tammanna fell
ill. But, Basavaiah was healthy. Tammanna thought of yet another method of
punishing Basavaiah. He thought at the level of body, Basavaiah would offer stiff
competition. He thought that death alone would destroy Basavaiah. He wanted to
separate the song from Basavaiah’s body. He gave up everything and started off.
Basavaiah soon died. Tammanna forgot his ballads, gave up everything and became
a non-entity.

UNIT 10 HEAVEN IF YOU ARE NOT HERE ON EARTH

- Kuvempu

Answer the following in a word or in a phrase or in a sentence each

1. According to the poet, ‘heaven’ is
a) On earth b) within us c) above us

2. What could not be nowhere else but on earth according to the speaker in
‘Heaven, If You Are Not Here on Earth’?
 3. The poet finds god in
a) Nature b) earth c) temple
4. According to the speaker in ‘Heaven, If You Are Not Here On Earth’, if we
ourselves cannot be gods, then there can be no
a) Gods. b) Nymphs. c) Humans.
5. Who creates heaven on earth?
6. Mention any one aspect of nature that makes this earth a heaven in “Heaven,
If You Are Not Here on Earth‘’.
7. What quality of harvest causes heaven to lie all over in ‘Heaven, If you are
not here on Earth’?
8. Where according to the poet does the tender sunshine lean on, in “Heaven,
If You Are Not Here on Earth‘?
9. What does the poet create on earth according to the speaker in ‘Heaven, If
You Are Not Here on Earth’?
10.Where does the poet create heaven according to the speaker in ‘Heaven, If
You Are Not Here on Earth’?
Answers

1 a) On earth 6 Roaring stream / tender sunshine/

2 Heaven harvest/ moonlight
3 a) nature 7 gentle sun and the splendor of
4 a) gods harvest
5 The poet 8 On Verdant gardens
9 Heaven
10 On Earth

4-mark/ 6 mark questions and answers

1. “Heaven is a product of human effort”, How is this brought out in “Heaven, If
You Are Not Here On Earth”?
OR
‘Heaven lies all over’. Explain with reference to “Heaven, If You Are Not
Here On Earth”.
OR
 ‘Heaven is not a separate entity but a part of earth to be created by human
endeavour.’ How does the poem, ‘Heaven, If You Are Not Here On Earth’
present this?
OR
Heaven is nothing but a replica of the best qualities of Earth. How does the poem
‘Heaven, If You Are Not Here On Earth’ justify this statement?
OR
‘It is not gods that make heaven but humans who attain divinity.’ How is this
brought out in ‘Heaven, If You Are Not Here On Earth’?
The speaker of the poem effectively argues that we don’t need to seek heaven
elsewhere. As, the beauty of the nature makes the earth a heavenly place. He proves
this by describing roaring Streams, sunshine, moonlight and the harvest. According
to him, the concepts of God, nymphs and heaven are just myths. We, humans can
transform this earth into a heaven by following the path of virtue. The concept of
heaven is an abstract idea. We can have the heaven here on the earth itself by
becoming ourselves gods and nymphs. The poet expects us to develop noble and
divine qualities so that the earth can be transformed into a place of beauty like
heaven.

JAPAN AND BRAZIL THROUGH A TRAVELER’S EYE

-George Mikes

1-Mark Questions and answers.

1. Mikes describes Japan as being
a) overconfident. b) overcrowded. c) overjoyed.
2. What does Mikes call ‘a man’s castle’ in Japan?
3. What do the people of Japan highly respect according to Mikes?
4. How long does it take in Japan to get convinced that one is among
exquisitely well-mannered people?
5. What is the mania in Japan according to Mikes?
 6. As Mikes says, after a few hours in Japan, one starts ________________
a) thanking b) bowing c) kissing
7. In Japan, the sister bows to _________
a.Younger brothers b. Elder brothers c. all the Brothers
8. The Japanese stores employ ________________ to greet customers
according to George Mikes.
a) singing girls b) dancing girls c) bowing girls
9. Who enter the carriage in a slightly theatrical scene as noticed by Mikes in
Japan?
10. Which animal bowed to Mikes in Japan?
11. George Mikes compares the act of two Japanese bowing to
a) an early American traffic law.
b) page-boys turning revolving doors.
c) Tokaido line that connects Tokyo and Osaka.
12. What must one do while eating soup in Japan according to Mikes?
13. The pavements in the streets of Copacabana in Brazil are often decorated
with
a) pink granite slabs. b) grey cobble stones. c) beautiful black mosaics.
14. Whose life is becoming hazardous every day in Brazil according to Mikes?
15. As soon as a driver notices a pedestrian step off the pavement in Brazil, he
a) regards him as a fair game.
b) greets him and smiles.
c) ignores him and moves on.
16. What according to George Mikes do the driver and pedestrian finally do in
Brazil?
17. ‘The Avenida Presidente Vargas’ in Brazil is described by Mikes as
a) a wonderful place. b) an auspicious place. c) the worst place.
18. “Exquisitely well-mannered People” refers to
a)Indians b) Japanese c) Americans

Answers
1. b) over crowded. 10. Deer
2. Telephone receiver 11. a) an early American traffic law
3. Privacy 12. Must make a fearful noise
4. A quarter of an hour 13. C) beautiful black mosaics
5. Bowing 14. Pedestrian’s
6. b) bowing 15. a) regards him as a fair game
7. c) all the brothers 16. Smile at each other
8. c) bowing girls 17. C) the worst place.
9. two conductors 18. b) Japanese

4 marks/ 6 marks questions and answers

1. What are the observations of George Mikes on Japanese bowing mania?
OR
How does George Mikes describe bowing to be a quainter and infectious trait
of Japanese people?
OR
The Japanese follow a complicated hierarchy in bowing. How is this
presented by Mikes?
According to George Mikes, Bowing is a natural practice in Japanese culture.
They have a mania for bowing. Bowing looks very natural, inimitable, quainter,
formal, oriental and infectious. They have complicated hierarchy in bowing.
They know very clearly who should bow to whom, how deeply and how long:
it depends on a person’s rank, standing, age and social position. In a family, wife
 bows to husband, the child bows to his father, younger brothers bow to elder
brothers and sister bows to brothers of whatever age. Bowing girls are employed
in the stores for bowing to everyone. The conductors in train bow to passengers
before checking tickets. A deer in zoo bowed to George Mikes before snatching
food bag from his hand. People bow to each other at bus stop. As soon as the bus
arrives, they turn savages for getting into the bus.
2. Describe how traffic in Brazil leads to humorous observation.
George Mikes makes humorous comments on traffic in AvindaPresidente Vargas
in particular and Brazil in general. According to him, Brazilians are easy going
people. But the same people change the moment they start driving. No speed is
fast for them. They drive as if gaining a tenth of a second is also very important.
He also talks about the increasing number of vehicles in Brazil. This is making
the pedestrians life hazardous. They drive cars with high speed. As soon as a
driver notices a pedestrian on the road, he takes aim and speeds up his car. The
pedestrian jumps, leaps and run for his life. Then they smile at each other. In
AvindaPresidente Vargas, one has to spend hours trying to cross the road. Even
the crawling traffic would proceed at terrifying speed. Drivers don’t let people
cross the road. The war between drivers appears murderous but good tempered.
They cut in and over take from both sides. They force others to brake violently
and commit all kinds of traffic crimes.

The Voter
Chinua Achebe

1-mark questions and answers

1. Who was supposed to be very popular in his village in ‘The Voter’?

2. Who was addressed as Roof, for short in ‘The Voter’?
3. Where had Roof spent two years as a bicycle repairer’s apprentice in ‘The
Voter’?
4. How long had Roof been a bicycle repairer’s assistant in ‘The Voter’?
5. Who was referred to as ‘PAP’s most illustrious son in ‘The Voter’?
6. Mention the promise made by PAP if they were voted to power in ‘The
Voter’?
7. Name the man of high traditional title in Umuofia mentioned in ‘The
Voter’.
8. Opposition to Marcus Ibe in ‘The Voter’ was like
a) A fly trying to move a dunghill.
b) The bird challenging his personal spirit.
c) A mortar turning its back on the ground.
9. What was Marcus Ibe before entering politics in ‘The Voter’?
10. What had Marcus Ibe named his new house?
11. Roof offered __________ shillings initially to the elders for their votes
in ‘The Voter’.
a) four b) two c) five
12. How many shillings was finally accepted for the votes by the elders in
‘The Voter’?
13. Who had formed POP in ‘The Voter’?
14. What does POP stand for in ‘The Voter’?
15.How much did the POP campaign team offer Roof for his vote in
‘The Voter’?
16. What was Roof asked to swear on by the POP team in ‘The Voter’?
17. Who competed against Marcus in the election in ‘The Voter’?
18. Whose election symbol was ‘man’s head’ in ‘The Voter’?
Answers
1. Roof 10. Umoufia Mansions
2. Rufus Okeke 11. B) two
3. In Port Harcourt 12. Four shillings
4. 2 years 13. Tribes down the coast
 5. Marcus Ibe 14. Progressive Organization
6. Pipe -borne water 15. Five pounds
7. OgbuefiEzenwa 16. Iyi
8. a) a fly trying to move a dunghill 17. Maduka
9. Mission school teacher 18. Maduka’s / POP’s

4marks/ 6 marks questions.

1. How is Roof’s dilemma brought out in “The Voter’?
OR
‘Roof is an intelligent manipulator.’ Justify with reference to ‘The Voter’.
OR
Roof’s dilemma on the day of election is the result of his own misdeeds. Give
Reasons
Roof got bicycle repairer training in Port Harcourt for two years. But he gave
up a bright future and returned to Umuofia. He could tell the temper and
mood of voters. He worked as an election campaigner for Marcus Ibe. Roof
took many advantages from Marcus Ibe. He got rich robes and bottles of beer.
He was chauffer driven in Marcus Ibe’s car to the disputed land that resulted
in winning the land case. Along with other campaigners, Roof distributed
shillings to the voters and demanded their votes for Marcus. He was the most
trusted election campaigner of Marcus Ibe. But he received five pounds from
POP campaigner and promised on Iyi to vote for Maduka. While voting, he
torn the ballot paper into two parts and dropped them into two boxes.

2. What changes did politics bring in Marcus Ibe?

OR
Describe how Marcus Ibe in ‘The Voter’ had managed to become a successful
politician?
Based on a complaint from a female teacher, the school was about to dismiss
Marcus Ibe. To avoid dismissal, Marcus Ibe left the school teacher’s job and
joined PAP. He contested election and won in Umuofia. He was made the
 minister of culture. He became rich very soon. He bought two long cars. He
got a lot of wealth, chieftaincy titles and doctorate degrees. He did not leave
Umuofia and remained devoted to his people. Whenever he could, he left the
good things of the capital to live in Umuofia. He built the biggest house in
Umuofia and named it as Umuofia Mansions to please the voters. The village
neither had running water nor electricity. But he got water and electricity
supplied to his house. Marcus wanted to win in the coming elections. He
appointed Roof and other boys as election campaigners. He had arranged a
feast for the villagers during the house warming ceremony. He had drawn his
five months’ salary in advance and distributed shillings to the voters. He also
promised pipe-borne water to Umuofia. He expected an easy win in the
election.

WHERE THERE IS A WHEEL

-P Sainath
Answer the following in a word or a phrase or in a sentence each
1. Where did cycling as a social movement take place?
2. Who had taken bicycling as Symbol of independence, freedom and mobility?
3. What was the symbol of independence, freedom and mobility for rural
women in Pudukkottai?
4. Name the school teacher who was so addicted to cycling that she hired a
bicycle every evening.
5. Name the organization that led the vigorous literary drive for rural women
in Pudukkottai?
6. Name the Arivoli Central Coordinator and one of the pioneers of cycling
movement in Pudukkottai?
7. Name the former district collector of Pudukkottai who promoted literacy
drive as well as cycling movement for women.
8. Name the owner of Ram Cycles who saw a rise of over 350 per cent in the
sales of ladies’ cycle in a year in Pudukkottai.
9. Name the international organization which sanctioned fifty mopeds for the
Arivoli activists in 1992.
10.Who wrote the famous cycling song that had become the anthem of
ArivoliIyakkam?
11.Name the humble vehicle that brought drastic changes in the lives of women
in Pudukkottai?
12.Mention one of the reasons for women’s buying of gents’ cycles according to
P. Sainath.
13.. What according to P. Sainath played a big role in undermining women’s
confidence?
14.. Whose brain child was the cycling movement according to P. Sainath?
Answers
1 Pudukkottai 7 Sheela Rani Chunkath
2 Rural Women in 8 S Kannakarajan
Pudukkottai 9 UNICEF
3 Bicycle/cycling 10 Muthu Bhaskaran
4 Fathima 11 Bicycle
5 ArivoliIyakkam 12 Shortage of ladies’ bicycle/ additional
6 N Kannammal bar from the seat to the handle was
used to fetch water.
13. Lack of mobility
14. Sheela Rani Chunkath

4 marks/ 6 marks questions.

How according to P. Sainath has cycling swept across Pudukkottai district?
OR
‘Wheel brings progress.’ Justify the statement with reference to ‘Where There Is
A Wheel’.
OR
How has cycling become a metaphor for freedom in Pudukkottai? Explain OR
A humble vehicle can work wonders in empowering rural women. Explain with
reference to ‘Where There Is a Wheel’.
ArivoliIyakkam led literacy drive and cycling drive for rural women in
Pudukkottai. It encouraged women to learn cycling. It organized training camps,
exhibitions and contests. Women agricultural workers, quarry labourers, nurses,
balawadi and anganawadi workers, teachers, gem cutters and grama sevikas
learnt cycling and began to use. Cycling became a social movement. DC Sheela
Rani Chunkath pushed the banks to provide loans for buying bicycles. UNICEF
sanctioned 50 mopeds for activists. Cycling gave independence, freedom,
mobility, self-respect and courage to the women. It made them less dependent
on men and buses for mobility. Women used bicycles for selling agricultural
products. They could carry more produce, cover more areas in less time and
reach unconnected areas. It gave more time for selling the produce. Bicycle was
used for reaching the work place and for carrying home water pots. It increased
their leisure time as well. Thus, Cycling made life easy for women. The humble
vehicle brought drastic changes in their lives
 GRAMMAR
1. Reading
Strategies to be employed:
Skimming: The point is to read quickly. Look for important words especially
nouns and verbs.
Scanning: The point is to give close attention to specific details.
In addition, the aim is to understand (comprehend) reasonably and to find
interpretations (draw inferences).

I. Reading comprehension (Unseen Passages)

Read the passages given below and answer the questions set on them.

1. A ten years old boy saw a flying bird and shot it down. He ran and picked it up. The
bird looked like a house sparrow, but it had a yellow patch on the throat. The child
had not seen such spots before. The puzzled boy took the sparrow to his uncle
Amiruddeen and asked him what kind of bird it was. His uncle was not able to satisfy
his curiosity. He took the boy to the office of Bombay Natural History Society and
introduced him to W. S. Millard, the Honorary Secretary of the society. Millard was
surprised to find such a young boy keen to know about the birds. He took him around
the room and showed him many stuffed birds. The child became more curious about
birds. Thereafter, the boy started coming to his office frequently to learn about
identifying and preserving birds. The boy was Salim Moizuddin Abdul Ali, later known
as Salim Ali, the bird watcher. Salim Ali was born on November 12, 1896. He did a
course in zoology and was appointed a guide at the museum of Bombay Natural History
Society. During the course of this work he became more and more eager to study the
living conditions of the birds. With this aim he went to Germany. After one year, he
returned to India. In his absence, his post in the museum had been abolished for lack
of funds. He would sit under the trees throughout the day and write in his note book
about the activities of the weaver bird. In 1930 he published a research paper on the
nature and the activities of the weaver bird. The published papers brought him fame
and recognition in the fields of Ornithology. After this, he travelled to various places
to study about birds and wrote a book titled ‘The Book of Indian Birds’ which was
published in 1941. The book gave information about 538 Species of Indian birds.
Because of his deep knowledge about the birds, people started calling him the moving
 encyclopaedia of birds. He worked not only in the study of birds but also in the field
of protection of nature. He was given an International award of Rs. 5, 00,000 which he
donated to the Bombay Natural History Society. In 1983, he was awarded the Padma
Vibhushan by the Government of India. When this ninety-year old ornithologist died
on 20 June 1987, the birds lost their godfather and friend.

24. a. Which bird had the boy shot down?

b. What difference did the boy see about the bird?
c. Name the boy’s uncle. d. Who
was W. S. Millard?
e. Where was Salim appointed as a guide?
f. How long had Salim been in Germany?
g. Salim was famous for his role in the............ (Protecting/protection) of nature
h. Mention the title of the book written by Salim.
i. Pick out and write the word which means ‘Study of Birds’ in the passage.
j. Which award was conferred on Salim Ali by Government of India?

Answers:

a. House sparrow
b. The bird had a yellow patch on the throat.
c. Ameeruddeen
d. He was the honorary secretary of Bombay Natural history Society.
e. At the museum of Bombay Natural History Society.
f. One year
g. Protection
h. The Book of Indian Birds
i. Ornithology
j. Padma Vibhushan

2. Years ago, in a small fishing village in Holland, a young boy taught the world about
the rewards of unselfish service. Because the entire village revolved around fishing
industry, a voluntary rescue team was needed in cases of emergency.
One night the winds raged, the clouds burst and a gale storm capsized a fishing boat
at sea. The crew sent out the SOS. The captain of the rescue rowboat sounded the alarm
and the villagers assembled in the town square overlooking the bay. While the team
launched their rowboat and fought their way through the wild waves, the villagers
waited on the beach, holding lanterns to light the way back.
 An hour later, the rescue boat reappeared and falling exhausted on the sand, the
volunteers reported that they had to leave one man behind as even one more man
would have capsized the rescue boat and all would have been lost.
The captain called for another volunteer team to go after the lone survivor. Sixteen-
year-old Hans stepped forward. His mother grabbed his hand pleading, “Please don’t
go. Your father died in a shipwreck ten years ago and your older brother Paul has been
lost at sea for three weeks. Hans, you are all I have.”
Hans replied, “Mother, I Have to go. What if everyone said, ‘I can’t go, let someone do
it’? Mother, this time I have to do my duty. When the call for service comes, we all
need to take our turn and do our part.” Hans kissed his mother, joined the team and
disappeared into the night.
Another hour passed and finally the rescue boat came back with Hans standing up in
the bow. The captain called out, “Did you find the lost man?” Barely able to contain
himself, Hans excitedly yelled back. “Yes, we found him. Tell my mother it’s my older
brother Paul.”

24. a. What occupation was the entire village dependent on?

b. When was a voluntary rescue team needed?
c. Why did the villagers hold the lanterns?
d. How old was Hans?
e. Add prefix to the word ‘appear’ to form its antonym.
f. Whom did Hans join?
g. How long did the rescue boat take to bring back the lone survivor?
h. The word ‘lone’ in the passage means
a) far. b) only. c) older
i. Name the lost man rescued by Hans and his team.

j. Hans couldn’t contain his _____________ (excite).

(Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the word in brackets.)
Answers:

a. fishing b. in cases of emergency c. to light the way back

d. 16 /sixteen years e. disappear f. the rescue team

g. an hour / one hour h.b) only i. Paul

j. Hans couldn’t contain his excitement.

II. Poetry comprehension

 1. I passed along the waters’ edge below the humid trees.

My spirit rocked in evening light, the rushes round my knees,

My spirit rocked in sleep and sighs; and saw the moorfowl pace

25. Answers

i) Where was the speaker walking? Along the water edge

ii) What rocked in evening light? His spirit
iii) Name the bird mentioned in the above lines. Moorfowl

2. At the corner of Wood Street, when daylight appears,

Hangs a thrush that sings loud, it has sung for three years:
Poor Susan has passed by the spot, and has heard
In the silence of morning the song of the Bird.
i) Where does Susan come across the thrush?
ii) How long has the thrush been singing?
iii) when has Susan heard the song of the bird?

Answers:
i) at the corner of Wood street
ii) for three years
iii) in the silence of the morning
iv)
3. That murmur, soon replies: “God doth not need
Either man’s work or his own gifts: who best
Bear His mild yoke, they serve Him best

25. i) What does God not need?

ii) In ‘Bear His mild yoke’, His refers to
a) God b) man c)murmur
iii) How to serve the God?

Answers: i) man’s work or his own gifts

ii) God
iii) by bearing his mild yoke.
4. Well, I am cured now; I can walk
Cured by nothing more than laughter
Sometimes, though, when I see sticks
I walk worse for some hours after.
 25. i. What can the speaker do now?
ii. How was the speaker cured?
iii. When does the speaker walk worse?

Answers: i) walk
ii) by laughter
iii)when he sees sticks.

2. Right Forms of Verbs

1. A Man chased the dog. 2. The dog was chased by a man.

In the above sentences, there is no change in the meaning. There is no change in tense of
the sentences (both are in past Tense). The difference is in the way of expression.
Sentence 1 is active voice : Subject + verb+ object
A man + chased+ the dog

Sentence 2 is in passive voice:

Subject + HV + main Verb in Past Participle form+ by +object
The dog + was+ chased +by +a man.
Note: sentence 1 has active verb : Chased
Sentence 2 has passive verb: was chased

Ex 1. The students ________ (take) on a picnic to Jog falls. Answer: were taken

The subject is plural (students) therefore, were+ taken (past participle form)

Ex 2. The student ________ (warn) not to go near the falls. Answer: was warned
The subject is singular (student) therefore, was + warned (past participle form)

Ex 3. The French government replied that the machine and an expert _____ (
could, supply) at the cost of 16000 francs. Answer: Could be supplied

Modal+ be+ verb in PP form, therefore, could + be + supplied

Q .26 Complete the following by filling in the blanks using the right form of the verb
given in brackets.

1. A fence………. (build) around Tammanna’s land by Basavaiah. Both of them

……………… (encourage)by their supporters. Tammanna………………..(advise)
by his supporters about the various means available for getting back his land.
Answer: was built
were encouraged
was advised
2. A few years ago a murder ________ (commit). The case ________ (try) in the
most judicial manner. The criminal ________ (sentence) to death.
Answer: was committed
Was tried
Was sentenced
3. Mikes visited a Japanese house. He ____________ (offer) a bowl of soup. While
eating soup it _____________ (expect) that he should make a fearful noise. He
knew that if Europeans made sound, they ____________ (considered) to be ill-
mannered louts.
Ans: was offered
Was expected
Were considered
4. Roof was a young man. He __________ (know) to everyone in Umuofia. The POP
campaigner met him at night. No words __________ (waste) between them. Roof
__________ (give) five pounds to vote for Maduka.

Ans: was known

Were wasted
Was given
5. It was the occasion of International Women’s Day in 1992. Pudukkottai
___________ (take) by storm. The town’s inhabitants _____________ (stun) by
 the all-women’s cycle rally. However, it ___________ (approve) by Sheela Rani
Chunkath, the district collector.

Ans: was taken

Were stunned
Was approved.

3. Reported Speech

Consider:
1. Shama : My mother is an extraordinary woman.
2. Shama said that her mother was an extraordinary woman.
Sentence 1 is in Direct Speech. Direct speech repeats or quotes the exact words
spoken. When we use direct speech in writing, we place the words spoken between
quotation marks (" ") or ( :) and there is no change in these words.
Sentence 2 is in Reported Speech. Reported or indirect speech is usually used to talk
about the past, so we normally change the tense of the words spoken into past tense.
We use reporting verbs like 'say', 'tell', 'ask', and we may use the word 'that' to
introduce the reported words. Inverted commas are not used.

Tense DirectSpeech ReportedSpeech

Present Laura said that she was so glad to

Laura: I am so glad to be here (S+V+O)
simple be there(Changed to past simple)
Laura said that she was
Present Laura: I am responding to
responding to his salute.(Changed
continuous your salute
to past continuous)
(S+AUX+V+ING+O)
Old man said that he had been
Past simple Old man: He was Tammanna’s Tammanna’s rival.(Changed to
rival.(S+V+O) past perfect)
Laura said that she had been
Past Laura: I was responding to your
responding to his salute.(Changed
continuous salute.(S+AUX+V+ING+O)
to past perfect continuous)
 Roof has become an expert in election They said(that)Roof had become
Present
campaigning. an expert in election
perfect
(S+ HAVE or HAS+PAST PARTICIPLEOF campaigning.(Changed to past
THE VERB+O) perfect)
Villgers: Politics had come to They said that politics had come
Past perfect their village. to their village.
(S+HAD+PASTPARTICIPLEOFTHEVE (Remains past perfect)
RB+O)
She said that she would see me
will Bandhavya: I'll see you later
later.
She said (that) she would help
would* Shoma: I would help, but..”
but...
She said (that) she could speak
can Prakruthi: I cans peak perfect English
perfect English.
She said (that) she could swim
could* Aasha: I could swim when I was four
when she was four.
She said (that) she would come
shall Ayesha: I shall come later
later.
She said(that) she should call her
should* Mubarak: I should call my mother
mother
might* Rosie: I might be late She said(that) she might be late

She said(that) she must study at

must Asra: I must study at the weekend the weekend OR She said she
had to study at the week end

Words indicating nearness are changed into words showing distance.

Here-there tomorrow-the next/following day
This-that yesterday-the previous day
These-those the next week-the following week
Today-that day now-then
Tonight-that night
Reporting Exclamatory Sentence:
Laura said, “What an atrocious lie it is”!
Ans: Laura exclaimed that it was an atrocious lie.
Reporting ‘Wh’questions:

Direct Question Reported Question

Where is the Post Office, please? She asked me where the post office was.

What are you doing? She asked me what I was doing.

Who was that man? She asked me who that man had been.

Reporting “Yes – No” questions:

Direct Question Reported Question

Have you completed the work? He asked me if I had completed the work

Are you going to Bengaluru? She asked me if I was going to Bengaluru

Do you live here? She asked me if I lived there

Reporting Requests OR Imperatives:

Introduce ‘to’ infinitive in such statements

All of these requests mean the same thing, so we don't need to report every word when we
tell another person about it.
Simply use 'ask me + to +infinitive':

Direct Request Reported Request

Please forgive me. He asked me to forgive her.
Please don't smoke. He asked her not to smoke.

q. 27. Report the following conversation.

1. Don Gonzalo: I was brought up here, and there I spent my early youth. Have you ever
visited that city?
 Dona Laura: What did they call it?
Don Gonzalo: Maricela. Is the name familiar to you?
Dona Laura: You reminded me of my best friend.
Ans.: Don Gonzalo said that he had been brought up there and had spent his early
youth there. He asked further if she had ever visited that city. Dona Laura asked
what they had called that.
Don Gonzalo said it was Maricela. He asked if the name was familiar to her.
Dona Laura replied that he had reminded her of her best friend.

2. Minister: Why do you not run away? There is no guard to keep you. You can go
where you like, and the prince will not mind.
Prisoner: I have nowhere to go. What can I do?

Ans: The minister asked why he did not run away and there was no guard to keep him.
He added that he could go where he liked, and the prince would not mind. The
prisoner said that he had nowhere to go and asked what he could do.

3. Dona Laura: Why do you complain that the priests have taken your bench?
Dona Laura: What an ill-natured old man! Why must people get so fussy and cross when
they reach a certain age?
Don Gonzalo: Have the priests gone yet?
Juanito: No. They are still there.

Ans: Dona Laura asked why he complained that the priests had taken her bench.
Dona Laura exclaimed further that he was an ill-natured old man and asked why
people must get so fussy and cross when they reached a certain age.
Don Gonzalo asked if the priests had gone.
Juanito replied that they hadn’t. And said that they were still there.
 Dialogue Writing
(Q.No.28)

LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS EXPRESSIONS USED RESPONSES

1. Greeting Good Morning Good Morning

Good Afternoon Very Good Morning
Good Evening Good Afternoon
Good Night Good Evening
Good Night
2. Leave taking Bye Ok then
Bye now Bye take care
Good Bye Good bye
See you later
Fine
See you Soon
May I take leave All right
Well it is time for me now Bye-Bye

3. Requests Would you please Why not

Could you possibly Don’t worry
If you don’t mind By all means
Sorry to trouble you
I would be grateful if you
I hope you don’t mind
4. Likes and Dislikes I like…… That is fine…..
I am fond of…. It is so nice….
I love……. That is very
……..is my favorite…… good…
I am addicted to……. Good, keep it up….
I enjoy……. That is very bad…
I am crazy about… Very good…..
I don’t like… So interesting….
I Is it?.........
dislike….
I hate……
I never like….
I am grateful to you……. It is my pleasure….
It is very nice of you……. It is my pleasure….
5. Gratitude It is very kind of you….. It is my duty…….
Thank you so much….. Welcome…….
 I beg your pardon…. It is OK…
I apologize….. It is all right….
6. Apology I am so sorry…. Don’t worry…
I am extremely sorry…. Nothing to worry

So sad…….
How sad!……
7. Sympathy I sympathize with you…
My sympathies are with
you..

May I….. By all means….

Would it be all right if Why not……
8. Seeking Permission I…… Go
Can I……. ahead……
Shall I….. Certainly…
I am sorry to say…. Sorry for…….
9. Complaining I regret to inform you…. We will take note……..

10. Congratulating Congratulations….

I must congratulate you.. Thank you…..
We would like to
congratulate..

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING DIALOGUE

1. (Conversation between shop keeper and a customer in a vegetable shop)

Shop Keeper : Hello Madam, what do you want?

Customer : __________________________. ( informs what is needed)

Shop Keeper : How many kilograms of Onions do you need madam?

Customer : ___________. What is the price per kilogram? (Mentions quantity)

Shop Keeper :_______________________________.( informs the price)

Customer : just check your account, I am paying the amount through Google pay.

Shop Keeper : Ok madam. I received money. _______________. (Expresses gratitude)

Answer: I want onions.

I need five kilograms.

Thirty rupees per KG.

Thank you, madam.

2. ( conversation between a student and his classteacher)

Rabiya : ………………………………. (seeks permission to enter the office)

Class Teacher : …………………………What is the matter Rabiya? (gives permission)

Rabiya : Madam, I am suffering from fever from yesterday… Would you please sanction me
leave for two days madam?

Class Teacher: …………………….. (gives permission)

Rabiya: : …………………….( expressing gratitude)

Answer:

May I come in sir?/ could I come in?

Yes, come in.

No problem, you may take leave.

Thank you very much madam.

IDIOMS AND PHRASES Question No.29 [2 Marks]

Idioms and Phrases are group of words which have a different meaning when used together.

Ex. The council suggested that the only way to get rid of the criminal was to dismiss the guard.

Get rid of = to free yourself from, to remove someone.

Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate expressions given in brackets.

1. The criminal was asked to run away. But the criminal said that people would ___________ on
him if he did so. He also said that he had ___________ of working.
(Got out of the way, turn their backs, be hanged)

Answer: turn their backs

 Got out of the way

2. Marcus knew that he would win but he didn’t want ……………………… a single vote. All
the while Roof weighed down with guilt, pretended …………………………
(to be in high spirits, to throw away, pass by)
Answer: to throw away

To be in high spirits

3. Tammana ____ the idea of composing ballads and singing them, to avenge Basavaiah. On
the other hand Basaaiah also tried to ____ but could not do so.

(Follow suit, withstanding strains, hit upon)

Answers: hit upon, follow suit

COHESIVE LINKERS Question No 30

Linkers or linking words are the words which are used to connect words, phrases, clauses, and
sentences.

Question: Fill in the blanks with the right linker.

1. Japanese are said to be well-mannered _________ they respect each other’s privacy. You can
conduct your most confidential business transactions and love-quarrels in public _______ in
perfect privacy. Anybody could listen in ________ nobody does. _________ a telephone-
receiver is a man’s castle in Japan.

(Yet, therefore, but, because)

Answer: because
Yet
But
Therefore
2. Rivalry between Tammanna and Basavaiah looked like healthy competition in the beginning.
_______ it rose to such a pitch _______ they started competing in buying each acre of land in
the village. _______ no land in the village was left for buying. Even then Basavaiah was not
happy _______ he had 200 acres less than Tammanna.

(because , finally, gradually, that)

Answer: Gradually
That
Finally
Because
3. Cycling made women independent __________ it reduced their dependence on men.
______________ it gave them a sense of freedom. ________ they had to put up with vicious
attacks on their character. ___________ all women in Pudukottai learnt cycling.
(Moreover, as, even then, but)
Answer: as
Moreover
But
Even then
NOTE MAKING Question No: 31.

Read the short passage carefully.

Identify the main points.
Remember the essential details.
Fill in the blanks with essential details.
There are three methods of rice cultivation. They are broadcasting, drilling and transplanting.
The broadcasting method involves scattering of seeds by hand and it is practised in less fertile
hilly areas. In drilling method, seeds are drilled into the soil. This method is confined to peninsular
India. The transplanting method uses seedlings grown in seed beds for four weeks. It requires
abundant supply of labour and water but gives higher yields.

Answer:
1. broad casting
2. drilling
3. transplanting
4. seeds
5. hand
6. peninsular india
7. weeks
8. higher yields
 2. The energy is the primary input in the production of goods and services. The wheels of
progress move with the flow of energy. On the basis of their nature, the sources of energy
are of two types: conventional and non-conventional. Coal, petroleum, natural gas and
electricity are the conventional energy sources. These are limited and exhaustible in nature.
The sun, wind, tides, geothermal energy and bio-gas are the sources of non-conventional
energy. These sources are renewable in nature.

Sources of Energy

non-conventional
1
Ex:
Ex: In natu

2 5 8
Exhaustible

3 wind

Naturalgas
6

4
geothermalpower

Answer: 1. Conventional

2. Coal

3. Petroleum

4. Electricity

5. Sun

6. Tides

7. Bio gas

8. Renewable.
 WRITING A LETTER OF APPLICATION

(Question No: 32 [5 Marks])

Carefully read the advertisement and note down

1. To address
2. Name of the news paper
3. Post/ position
4. Prescribed qualification

1. Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which appeared

in ‘The Times of India’ dated May 24th 2021.
(Write XXX for name and YYY for address.)
ROYAL ENFIELD WANTED
Receptionist
Qualification: II PUC with computer knowledge of Kannada, English and Hindi
languages is must
Apply immediately to,
The Manager Classic Motors, BB Road, Guttahalli, Bangalore-08
Answer:
XXXX
YYYY
24th May 2021
The Manager
Classic Motors
BB Road, Guttahalli
Bangalore 08

Respected Madam/ Sir,

Sub: Application for the post of a receptionist.

Ref: Your advertisement in ‘The Times of India’ dated 24th May, 2021.

I am writing to apply for the post of receptionist as advertised in the newspaper. I

have passed my PUC with a first class. My detailed resume and photocopies of marks cards
are enclosed with this letter for your consideration. As I have required qualification and
experience, request you to consider me for the post and to oblige.

I look forward to hear from you soon.

Thank you.
 Yours faithfully,

(Signature)

(XXXX)

Encl: i) Resume

ii) Photocopies of marks cards

Resume

Name: XXXX

Father’s name: AAAA

Date of Birth/Age: 18 years

Permanent Address: YYYY

Nationality: Indian

Languages Known: kannada, English, Hindi

Educational Qualification:

Name of the Board/ Year of Marks obtained Max. subjects

Exam University Passing marks
SSLC SSLC board 2015 421 600 K, E, H,
SC, Math,
Social
PUC PU board 2017 422 600 K, E,
HEBA

Additional Qualification: Basic and advanced course in computers.

Experience: worked as a receptionist at Jawa Perak showroom from 2018 to march2020.

Hobbies: Reading, Writing Poems

Place: YYYY

Date : 24th May, 2021 Sd

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 SPEECH WRITING
OR
REPORT WRITING (Any one) Question No 33[5 Marks]
Speech writing: A speech is an oral communication which is usually made in public either on a
formal or on an informal occasion.
Remember: speech differs according to the audience that we are speaking to, according to the
topic that we are speaking about and acc
Note: Study the topic given for speech writing.
Identify the audience and the occasion.
Preferred Structure: Beginning (Introduction):
Include the address to the audience.
Introduce the topic that you are going to speak
Mention the occasion
Middle (Body):
Include the details of the subject of speech.
Avoid the repetition of the points.
End (Conclusion):
Include the summary of the main points.
Conclude with a compelling remark.
Say thanks to the audience.

1. You are the secretary of your College Union. You have invited the District Commissioner
as the chief guest for the College Day. Based on the following details about him, write a
speech in about 100 words to introduce him at the function.
Name : Dr Niranjan
Birth place: Bangalore
Education : M.B.B.S. from Bangalore University I.A.S. ----2005 batch
 Profile: Started career as an I.A.S. probationer. Posted as Asst.Commissioner to Haveri-Got
the budget sanctioned for city Drinking water project and earned good name. Now D.C. in your
town.
Answer: Good morning everyone. Respected Principal, beloved teachers, my dear friends, ladies
and gentlemen, it gives me immense pleasure to address you. As the secretary of College Union,
it is a great honor and privilege to be able to introduce you today’s chief guest Dr Niranjan, on
this auspicious occasion of the College Day.
Dr Niranjan was born in Bangalore and studied in this Garden City only. He received his
M.B.B.S. degree from Bangalore University. And he passed I.A.S. in the year 2005. Dr Niranjan
started his career as an I.A.S. probationer. Then posted as an Assistant Commissioner to Haveri.
As an Asst. Commissioner he got the budget sanctioned for city drinking water. This was his
remarkable achievement and it brought him a good name. He has distinguished himself as a
sincere officer. We are very fortunate to have an honest and sincere officer like Dr Niranjan as
our District Commissioner.
I am sure that you will all enjoy his words of wisdom.
Thank you everyone for providing this opportunity

2. Imagine you are the secretary of Eco Club of your college. On the occasion of “World
Environment Day” you are required to give a speech on the need for awareness to preserve
nature. Based on the following information write a speech in about 100 words.
- need for conservation

- cause of destruction

- depletion of ozone layer

- health hazards.

Answer:

Good morning everyone.

 Respected Principal, my beloved lecturers and dear friends, as you all know that every
year, on 5th June is celebrated as “World Environment Day”, it is celebrated to create awareness
in order to take a positive environmental action to protect nature and planet earth.

As the secretary of the Eco Club of this institution,I stand before you to present some of
my views on the “World Environment Day”. Every one of us know the importance of nature. It
consists of all living beings on earth, which are mutually dependent on each other. Because of the
pollution some birds and animals are on the verge of extinction. So, there is an urgent need for
the preservation of nature. The increasing number of vehicles and industries is leading to the
excessive release of carbon dioxide. This is not only responsible for the depletion of ozone layer
but also causing many health hazards. Man, birds and animals all depend on plants and trees. On
this great day I humbly request all of you to plant trees and inspire others to do so. With this, I
would like to conclude my speech.

Thank you one and all.

REPORT WRITING:

It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. A graph provides an in-depth information about
variety of things. They help us to compare and contrast various facts and figures.

Steps involved: i) Analyze and decide on the tense in which report has to be written.

ii) Note the important details

iii) While writing, make sure that each sentence is related to another, and this is
possible by using referential words such as ‘it’, ‘this’, that, etc.

1. A survey was conducted to know why people travel to work by bicycle or car in India and the results
are shown in the following pie chart. Using the data, write a report in about 120 words.

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 Answer: In the given pie charts, the first one shows the reasons why some people
prefer to cycle to work, and the second gives reasons of those who choose to go to
work by car.

The highest percentage (30%) of those who favor cycling say that this is because riding
a bicycle to work is healthier than driving. The same number of people, 30% say that
they cycle to work because it causes less pollution. 13% of people cycle to work
because it is cheaper than driving. Surprisingly, a similar amount of people said that
they cycled to work because it is faster than travelling by car. In contrast to this, the
percentage who prefer to travel by car because it is more comfortable is 40%. The two
least important reasons for going to work by car, with 14% and 11% respectively, is
that people need to carry things to work and that it is safer than cycling to work.
Finally, 16% say they prefer driving because it is faster than cycling. This contrasts
with the cyclists who ride to work because it is faster than driving.

In general, it seems that the majority of people who cycle to work do this for health
and environmental reasons. By contrast, those who travel by car want to have a more
comfortable journey over longer distances.

PRONOUNS Question No: 34

Definition: Pronoun is a word used instead of a noun. Pronouns are used in order to
avoid the repetition of nouns.

Personal pronouns I, We, You, He, She, It, They

Possessive pronouns My, Our, Your, His, Her, Its, Mine, Ours, yours, Theirs,
Hers,

Reflexive pronouns Myself, Yourself, Himself, Itself.

Interrogative pronouns Who, Whom, Whose, What, which,

Relative pronouns Who, That, Which,

Demonstrative This, There, That, Those.

pronouns

Distributive pronouns Each, Every, Either, Neither.

Indefinite pronouns Anyone, Anybody, Someone, Somebody, No one, Nobody.

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Q. What do the underlined words in the following paragraph refer to?

1. Salim took the rare looking bird to his uncle and asked him what kind of bird it was. His uncle
examined it and was unable to satisfy Salim’s curiosity. He took Salim to W.S.Millard, who was
surprised to see such a young boy keen about birds. Millard took Salim and showed him many
stuffed birds at the society, where he worked.

Him: ................ It: ................ who: ...................... where: ......................

Answer: him: uncle

It: bird

Who: W S Millard

Where: the society

2. Hans offered to go with volunteer team which was going back into the sea to rescue the lone
survivor who had been left behind. Hans’s mother pleaded him not to go, as he was all that she
had in the world.

1. which : _ _ 2.who : _

3. Him: _ _ __ 4. She : _ __
Answer:

1. Volunteer team
2. Lone survivor
3. Hans
4. Hans’ mother

Arrangement of Jumbled Segments

Q. no35

Note: Follow word order. Subject (Nouns, Pronouns) and Predicate (Verb, verb phrases/
complement)

Q Rewrite the jumbled segments to form a meaningful sentence.

1. can’t earn / labour / you / stone palaces / by honest

You can’t earn stone palaces by honest labour.
2. Don Gonzalo/ handkerchief / his / used / as a shoe brush
Don Gonzalo used his handkerchief as a shoe brush
3. another shilling / got up / gave / Roof / each man / again / and
Roof got up again and gave each man another shilling.
4. that is/ near/ far / all /becomes
All that is near becomes far.
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 II PUC ENGLISH
Model Question Paper -1
Time: 3Hours 15Minutes Max.Marks:100

Instructions:
a. Follow the prescribed limit while answering the questions.
b. Write the correct question number as it appears on the question paper.
c. One-mark questions attempted more than once will be awarded zero.
d. Answer to question number 24(a–j) and 25(i-iii) should be in sequence and at one
place.
e. For multiple choice questions choose the correct answer and rewrite it.
I. Answer the following in a word, a phrase or in a sentence each. 12X1=12
1. Who according to Julietis ‘dayinnight’?
2. How long had the prisoner in‘Too Dear!’remained in the prison?
3. According to the speaker in ‘On Children’, life does not go
a. swift b. backward c. far
4. How old was Don Gonzalo, when he had been to America?
5. Whom did Dona Laura’s parents want her to Marry?
6. Where according to the speaker in ‘When You Are Old’ does love hide his face?
7. What did Basavaiah and his people forcibly acquire in ‘The Gardener’?
8. Mention any one aspect of nature that makes this earth a heaven in ‘Heaven, If You Are Not
Here On Earth’.
9. When the bowing Gentlemen transform themselves into do savages in ‘Japan and Brazil
Through A Traveler’s Eye’?
10. ‘The Avenida Presidente Vargas’ in Brazil is described as__by the narrator of ‘Japan and
Brazil Through ATraveler’ s Eye’.
a. The worst place of all
b. A beautiful place
c. A hazardous place
11. Which Political party did Marcus I be represent in ‘The Voter’?
12. Name the secondary school teacher addicted to cycling in ‘Where There Is A Wheel’.
II. Answer any eight of the following questions (choosing at least two from poetry) in a paragraph of

80–100words. 8X4=32

13. Juliet’s beauty was too rich for use. How does Romeo elaborate this?
14. Why was the council forced to alter the execution of the criminal in ‘Too Dear!’?
15. How does the speaker describe the characteristics of children in ‘On Children’? Explain.

16. What makes Dona Laura remark Don Gonzalo to be an ill- natured old man in ‘A
Sunny Morning’? Give reasons.
17. Give an account of Don Gonzalo’s cousin’s glorious death as narrated by Don Gonzalo
in ‘A Sunny Morning’
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 18.Narrate how the speaker portrays his beloved’s future in “When You Are Old’.
19. Trace the changes in the life of the plantation owner after the arrival of the old man in
‘The Gardener’.
20. Describe the war between the drivers and pedestrians as explained by the narrator in ‘Japan
and Brazil Through A Traveler’s Eye’
21. Bring out the activities of Marcus Ibe and the villagers on the day of the election in ‘TheVoter’.
22. Explain the role of cycling in empowering the rural women of Pudukkottaiin, ‘Where
There Is A Wheel’.
III. Answer the following in about 200 words. 1x6=6
23. Inspite of ‘committing a murder’ the criminal leads a comfortable life. Explain with reference to
‘Too Dear!’.
OR
‘Heaven is a product of human effort’. How is this brought out in ‘Heaven, If You Are Not Here On
Earth’?
OR
‘Cycling has a direct link to personal independence. ‘Describe with reference to ‘Where There Is A
Wheel’.
IV. Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it. 10x1=10
Japan is an island country in the North Pacific Ocean. It lies off the North east coast of main land Asia and
faces the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR), Korea and China. Four large Island and thousands
of smaller ones make up Japan. The four major islands–Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu and Shikoku– form a
curve. More than 120 million people are crowded on these Islands, making Japan one of the most densely
populated countries in the world.
The Japanese call their country Nippon or Nihon which means “Source of the Sun”. The name Japan may have
come from ‘Zipangu’, the Italian name given by Marco Polo, a venetian traveler of the late 1200’s. Marco Polo
had heard of the Japanese Islands while traveling through China. Life in Japan reflects the culture of both the
East and the West. The Japanese have always placed great importance to their clothes, though most of them
wear western style of clothing outside, they still wear traditional garment which is called ‘Kimonos’ and is
compulsorily worn during festivals, on holidays, and on other special occasions, a Japanese man ever wears
wide, pleated trousers called ‘Hakama’ with a short wide sleeved coat called a Hoori. Traditional Japanese
foot wear includes wooden clogs called ‘Geta’ and flat sandals known as ‘Zori’. The main food of the Japanese
people is rice. It is often boiled and eaten with pickled vegetables. Japan’s oldest religion is ‘Shinto’ which
means the way of the Gods. It is the ir native religion and dates from pre historic times. Shintoists worship
many gods called ‘Kami’ which are found in mountains, rivers, rocks, trees and other parts of nature.
World War II left Japan completely defeated. Many Japanese cities lay in ruins, industries were shattered and
Allied Forces occupied the country. But the skillful Japanese people worked hard to overcome the effects of
the war. By the late 1960’s Japan had become a great industrial nation. The success of the Japanese economy
has won the admiration of countries through the world. Today, few people enjoy a higher standard of living
than do the Japanese.

24. Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a sentence each.

a. Mention any one of the countries facing Japan.
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 b. From which language did the name ‘Japan’ originate?
c. Name the traditional garment of Japanese.
d. Which popular traveler’s name is mentioned in the passage?
e. What does the word ‘Geta’ mean?
f. Give the meaning of ‘Shinto’.
g. Japanese are highly_ (admire/admired) all over the world.
h. Who revived the loss faced by Japan during the II World War?
i. Add prefix to the word ‘occupied’ to form its antonym.
j. Who occupied Japan after the World War II?

25. Read the following lines and answer the questions: 3X1=3
Bangle sellers are we who bear
Our shining loads to the temple fair…Who will buy these delicate, bright Rainbow–tinted

circles of light?

Lustrous tokens of radiant lives,

For happy daughters and happy wives.
i. Who bear the shining loads to the temple fair?
ii. ‘Our Shining loads’ refers to
a. bangles. b. fair. c. rainbow.
iii. For whom are these tokens of radiant lives meant?
V. 26.Complete the following by filling in the blanks using the right form of the verb given in brackets:

3X1=3

Sheela Rani Chunkath’s main aim was to make literacy reach every village. So, mobility _
_(include) as a part of literacy drive. Loans_ _(provide) for women to buy cycles. Specific duties
_(allot)to each block to promote this drive.

27. Report the following conversation. 5X1=5

DonGonzalo : I want a bench to myself, Juanito.

Juanito : But there is none.

DonGonzalo : Who has occupied my usual bench?
Juanito : There are three priests sitting over it.
DonGonzalo : Send them away.

28. Complete the following dialogue. 4X1=4

(Conversation between courier assistant and Pooja.) CourierAssistant
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 : Hello! Is it 9393935711
Pooja : _(replies)
Courier Assistant : There is a parcel for you _(enquires about locality)
Pooja : (gives direction)
CourierAssistant : I’ll_ _(replies)

29. Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate expression given in brackets. 2X1=2

(take recourse, hit upon, sucked in)

The quarrel between Tammanna and Basavaiah had_ _all their supporters. Tammanna was

advised to_ _to the police. Such a war had become inevitable in that village.

30. Fill in the blanks with the right linker: 4X1 German

sovereigns used to run gaming houses._ _some years ago they were forbidden to do so

_these gaming houses did so much harm. . _there was no

one to stop the prince of Monaco _he remained with a monopoly of the business.

VI. 31. Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling in the boxes given

below: 8X½=4

George Bernard Shaw, an Irish born dramatist, critic and essayist rank s as one of the most important
literary figures of the 1900’s. Shaw was born in Dublin on July26th,1856. He moved to London in 1876
and became a music critic. In 1884 he founded the Fabian Society, an organization of socialists, who
believed that political and economic change could be gained by reform. In remarkable career that
covered nearly six years, Shaw wrote over fifty plays. Most of his plays are comedies. Bernard Shaw won
the noble prize for literature in 1925.

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 George Bernard Shaw born in

1 on July26,1856

an irish born

2 Critic 3

founded

Believed

AndGainedby
5 EconomicChange

Won
in In 8

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32.Write a letter of application in response in the following advertisement which appeared in “The Times of
th
India” dated 20 March 2020.

Reputed Multispecialty Hospital is looking out for a smart Front Desk Manager.
Fluency in English and Kannada is must.
Candidate should be graduate with computer knowledge.
Apply within a week to:Republic Multispecialty Hospital, Langford gardens,
Richmond Town,Mangalore.

32. Imagine you are the Sports Secretary of your College Sports Club.On the occasion of Inter

College Basketball tournament’s inaugural function, you are given the responsibility of welcome

address and you are required to introduce the Chief Guest Mr.Suraj Singh. Using the following

profile, write the speech of introduction.

Native of : Punjab
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 Education : M.P.Ed, from DelhiUniversity.
Achievements : a) Led Indian Team in Common wealth Games
b)Won Championship in Asian Games with him as Captain
c)Popular Coach and Trains above eighteen teams

OR
The following pie charts represent information about the percentage of marks scored by boys and girls in

English at different types of questions at the II PU preparatory examination. Based on the information,

write a report in about 120 words.

BOYS
5%
Descriptive Descriptive

Objective Objective

Grammar Grammar

Speech Speech

VII. 34. What do the underlined words in the following extract refer to? 4X1=4

Japanese are well mannered people. When in Japan, we can significantly notice their mania for bowing.

Butit is quainter, formal and oriental. In the family, the wife bows to her husband, the child bows to his

father. Even the conductors of local trains, march to the middle of the coach and start their work after

they bow ceremoniously in both directions.

1. their: 2.it: _
3. her:_ 4. they:

35. Rewrite the jumbled segments to form a meaningful sentence. 1

In /motorcars/extremely/are/Brazil/expensive

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 II PUCENGLISH
ModelQuestionPaper-2

Time: 3Hours 15Minutes Max.Marks:100

Instructions:
a. Follow the prescribed limit while answering the questions.
b. Write the correct question number as it appears on the question paper.
c. One mark questions attempted more than once will be awarded zero.
d. Answer to question number 24(a–j) and 25(i-iii)should be in sequence and at
one place.
e. For multiple choice questions choose the correct answer and rewrite it.
I. Answer the following in a word, a phrase or in a sentence each. 12X1=12

1. Whom does Romeo refer to as ‘snowy dove’?

2. Mention any one of the sources of the king’s revenue in ‘Too Dear!’.

3. Where according to the speaker do the souls of children dwell in ‘On Children’?

4. ‘The Silver Maiden’ in ‘A Sunny Morning’ refers to

a. Petra. b. Dona Laura. c. the ballet dancer.

5. What according to Dona Laura had made peace between Don Gonzalo and herself?
6. According to the speaker, but one man had loved the----------------------of his beloved in

‘When You Are Old’.

a. Pilgrim soul b. soft look c. beauty

7. When did Tammanna forget all his songs and ballads in ‘The Gardener’?
8. Where according to the poet does the tender sunshine lean on, in ‘Heaven, If You Are Not

You Are Not Here On Earth’?Here On Earth’? You Are Not Here On Earth’? You ArNere

On Earth’?

9. Which animal bowed to the narrator in ‘Japan and Brazil Through A Traveler’s Eye’?
10. Mention any one of the features of the war between drivers in Brazilin ‘Japan

and Brazil Through A Traveler’s Eye’.

11. Name the contestant from the Progressive Organization party in ‘The Voter’.
12. What was sanctioned by the UNICEF to the Arivoli Womena ctivistsin ‘Where There is A

Wheel’?

II. Answer any eight of the following questions (choosing at least two from poetry) in a

paragraph of 80–100words. 8X4=32

13.How does Juliet wish to make Romeo immortal? Explain.

14.Why does the criminal refuse to go away from prison? Give reasons.
 15.What according to the speaker is the role of parents in ‘On Children’? Describe.
16.Narrate in brief the story told by Dona Laura about her friend’s end in‘ A Sunny Morning’.
17.Trace the circumstances that led to the separation of the gallant lover and the silver maiden in
‘A Sunny Morning’.
18.How does the speaker explain that he is different from others in “When You Are Old’?
19.Describe the means adopted by Basavaiah to surpass Tammanna’s popularity in ‘The
Gardener’.
20.Bowing is quainter, more formal and also infectious’. Explain with reference to ‘Japan
and Brazil Through A Traveler’s Eye’.
21.Give a brief account of Roof’s meeting with the POP Campaign Team in ‘The Voter’.
22. Bring out the definite economic implications of cycling as highlighted in ‘Where There Is A
Wheel .

III.Answer the following in about 200words. 1x6=6

23.’You can’t build stone palace by honest labor’ . Elaborate with reference to‘Too Dear!’.
OR
‘Heaven lies all over’. Explain with reference to ‘Heaven, If You Are Not Here On Earth’.
OR
Explain the role and views of N.Kannammal in promoting cycling movement in‘Where There Is A
Wheel’.
IV. Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it. 10x1=10
Brazil is the largest country in South America, and the second largest river in the world, the Amazon is here.

It has the world’s largest rain forest, arid deserts in the North east, and rolling grasslands in the South.

Crowded cities contrast with remote are as that have never been explored. The country has many well

develop industries and a huge, successful agricultural base, but many people live in poverty. SoBrazil is called

a land of opposites.

Rio carnival known as one of the world’s largest and most spectacular festivals is held just before Lent every

year in Brazil. During this festival, processions of highly decorated floats, and colourful singers, musicians

and dancers with imaginative costumers fill the streets. Brazilians have a strong liking for football, either as a

player or spectators. The national football team of Brazil has won the world cup many times.

Brazil is a leading producer of Cocoa beans, coffee, Oranges and sugarcane,and is one of the largest growers of

soyabeans and bananas. The Samba, one of the world’s most popular dances originated in Brazil. The Samba

was first danced in Brazil, at carnival time and became extremely popular in the United States and European

in the early 1940’s. It is a simple dance performed by couples by swaying their bodies in back ward and

forward steps.

A vast network links Brazil’s main Centers. Brazil has one of the world’s largest national air network. Cities

are expanding their subways due to large population. About one third of Brazil cars are run on the so called‘

green petrol’ which is made from fermented sugar cane. As it burns less carbonmonoxide than petrol when it

is burned it is less harmful to the environment and in reducing pollution.

 24. Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a sentence each.
a. Name the second largest river in the world.
b. What contrasts the crowded cities of Brazil?
c. Brazil is called the Land of .
a. Sports b.Agriculture c.Opposites
d. When is Rio Carnival held in Brazil?
e. Which sport is liked by the majority of people in Brazil?
f. Who has won the world cup many times?
g. Mention any one of the leading products of Brazil.
h. Add prefix to the word ‘explored ’to form its antonym.
i. The Samba has gained_ (popular/popularity)all over Europe.
j. What is‘ green petrol’ made from?

25. Read the following lines and answer the questions: 3X1=3
Green pastures she views in the midst of
the dale, Down which she so often has tripped
with her pail; And a single small cottage, a nest like
a dove’s The one only dwelling on the earth that
she loves.

i) Where does she view the green pastures?

ii) What is the single cottage compared to?

iii) ‘The only dwelling’ refers to her

a. pasture. b. dove. c. cottage.

V.26.Complete the following by filling in the blanks using the right form of the verb given

in brackets: 3X1=3

Cycling became popular among the women of Pudukkottai. With freedom and
independence, self-confidence———(develop).Many tasks————(carry)out
simultaneously and dependence on men for mobility——(reduce)to a great deal.

27. Report the following conversation. 5X1=5

Dona Laura : Do you hunt?
Don Gonzalo : Yes, every Sunday I go to one of my estates.

Dona Laura : I am Surprised!

Don Gonzalo : I really do. I can show you a wild boar’s head in my study.
28. Complete the following dialogue. 4X1=4
(Ram and Sam meet each other after the Lock Down.)
Sam : Hello Ram, Good evening.
Ram: _ (responds to greeting)
Sam : _ (enquires about his job)
Ram: I am working from home. What about you?
Sam : _ _(replies)
Ram: _ (leave taking)
Sam : Bye. See you some time.

29.Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate expression given in brackets 2X1=2

(follow suit, with standing strains, hit upon)

Tammana_ _the idea of composing ballads and singing them,to avenge

Basavaiah. On the other hand Basaaiah also triedto _but could not do so.

30.Fill in the blanks with the right linker: 1X4=4

There was no executioner nor a guillotine to execute the criminal. _it

was decided to imprison him for life. _the only problem was that there was no

suitable prison for a man sentenced to life. _ they found a small room

_ kept the criminal there.

{and ,hence, but, however}

VI .31.Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling in the boxes

given below: 8X½=4

There are about 250 species of turtles and tortoise existing on the earth. They are reptiles with hard

shell and are found from the tropics to temperate regions. Turtles live in water and tortoises live on

land. There are seven species of sea turtles. The largest is leather back, which grows to1.8 m long

and weighs 680 kgs. The largest tortoises are the giant Galapagos and Aldabra of the Pacific and

Indian Oceans; these species can weigh more than 250kgs and live for more than 150 years.

Tortoises and Turtles Number of species

1
 found

2
Temperateregion

Tortoise Turtles
Live Live

3 4

Largest Largest

5 6
GiantGalapagos

Weigh Weigh

7 8
 32. Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which appeared in
th
“The Times of India” dated 10 March 2020. 5

Reputed International school requires teachers to teach Maths/Science and English

Post graduates with B.Ed, preferred
Apply within 10days with copies of marks card to
The correspondent, Lion’s International Public School, Plot No.260, North Zone Estates,
Tumakur Road, Bengaluru-560089

33. Imagine you are the college Literary Club President. On the occasion of ‘National Voters’

Day’ you are required to speak on ‘The Importance of Voting’. Write a speech in about 100

words including the following points.

 Responsibility of a Voter
 Choosing the right Leader
 Educating others regarding voting.

OR
The following bar graph represents the gender wise percentage of voters of six districts of Karnataka
in 2018.Based on the information, write a report about in100words.

90%
86%
80%

60% 68%

50%
40%
40%

30%

20%
BENGALURUBENGALURU UDUPI
SOUTH NORTH
KANNADA

I. 34. What do the underlined words in the following extract refer to? 4X1=4

Samba is a popular Brazilian dance. It was first performed by Brazilian couples on the streets of Brazil
where the Rio carnival festival was held. It I sspectacular to watch them sway their bodies gracefully
to the music. Streets are decorated with huge balloons, which fly over their buildings. People flock
on the streets to watch this colourful event.
1. It: 2. Where:
3. Them : 4. Which:
35. Rewrite the jumbled segments to form a meaningful sentence. 1

On the/Monaco/borders of/France and Italy/lies

Key to Model Question Paper 1

I. 1. Romeo
2. For a year
3. b. backward
4. Six years
5. The merchant
6. Amid a crowd of stars
7. 200 acres of Tammanna’s land
8. Roaring streams/ moonlight/ harvest
9. when the bus arrives/ while boarding the bus
10. a. the worst place of all
11. PAP
12. Fatima

II. 13. Romeo glorifies Juliet’s flawless beauty. He feels that Juliet teaches the torches to
burn bright. She appears brighter than the torches in the night. She looks like a rich
jewel hanging upon the cheek of an Ethiopian woman. Juliet’s beauty is too rich and
too dear on earth. She looks like a snowy dove while dancing with other girls. Romeo
is attracted to her stunning beauty. After the dance, Romeo wants to touch her soft
hands so that his rude hands would be blessed. He says that he had never seen such
a beauty till then. He doubts if he had loved anyone before. He falls in love with
Juliet at first sight.

14. Once a murder was committed in the peaceable toy kingdom. Such thing had not happened
before. The judges punished the criminal to have his head cut off. But Monaco had neither a
guillotine nor an executioner. So, a letter was sent to the French government to supply both.
The French government agreed to lend them for a cost of 16000 francs. As it was too dear,
Italy was approached. Even Italy’s offer of 12000 was costly. The king did not want to spend
so much money on the criminal. He feared riots if extra tax was collected for the purpose. So,
the committee asked one of the soldiers to do it in a ‘rough and homely’ fashion. But none of
the soldiers agreed as they had not been taught how to do it. Hence the council altered the
execution of the criminal into life imprisonment.

15. According to the speaker, the children do not belong to the parents. The Parents are not their
owners. Children are sons and daughters of life’s longing for itself. They come through parents
 but from parents. They live with parents, yet they do not belong to parents.Parents can give
them their love but not their thoughts. Because, they have their own thoughts. Parents may
house their bodies but not their souls. The souls of children dwell in the house of tomorrow.
And children are like living arrows that are sent from the stable bows (Parents). Only stable
bows can help the children reach their goals.

16. Don Gonzalo entered the park with Juanito. He was an old gentleman of seventy years. He was
gouty and impatient. His usual bench in the park was occupied. He wanted a bench for himself
in that public park. He was restless as none of the benches in the park were vacant. In his
attempt to look for a vacant bench, he walked towards the birds that were happily eating the
bread crumbs. As he was dragging his feet, he scared away the birds. Laura was upset and
questioned why he did so. Gonzalo said that it was a public park and he cared nothing. He
objected to the liberty with which she addressed him. Thus, he was unapologetic and rude.
This made Dona Laura remark him to be an ill-natured man, fussy and cross.

17. According to Gonzalo, his cousin was a gallant lover. He did not think twice and had duel with
merchant for Laura’s sake. But the merchant who was highly regarded in the locality was badly
wounded. Gonzalo, afraid of the consequences, fled and took refuge in cousin Gonzalo’s house.
Then he went toSeville and later to Madrid.From there he wrote letters to the Silver Maiden.
Probably they were intercepted by her parents. As the letters were unanswered, indespair, he
joined the army. He went to Africa and died in trench. He met a glorious death grasping flag
of Spain and whispering the name of his beloved Laura.

18. In this poem, the poet asks his beloved to think forward to a time when she would be old and
grey. She would no longer be beautiful. But a weak woman nodding by the fire. Then, the poet
asks her to read his love poems, sitting by the fire. The reading of those love poems forces her
to remember her own youthful beauty and the men who just loved physical beauty. She would
also remember the poet who loved her inner beauty. She would realize poet’s true love. But it
would be too late. He would be one among the crowd of stars or pacing upon the mountains.

19.The old man proved to be really useful to the owner of the plantation. He was well-versed in
agriculture. The petty thefts stopped and the income increased. The plantation expanded. The
owner’s lifestyle also changed. He became lethargic. He acquired many friends in his village
and in the neighbouring villages. He also developed all kinds of bad habits. His life became
crowded with colourful events. His wife felt all this strange. She couldn’t decide the result of
old man’s arrival – was for good or bad. She felt that life was getting out of hand.

20. The People of Brazil do not hurry and leisurely in nature. But as drivers, no speed is fast enough
for them. It seems gaining a tenth of a second is matter of grave importance. Though the
motor-cars are expensive they are abundant. Their number grows by leaps and bounds. So,
pedestrian’s life is becoming hazardous. As soon as a driver notices pedestrian step off a
pavement. He takes aim and accelerates . The pedestrian has to jump, leap, run. They are like
hunter and prey.Then driver and pedestrian smile amicably.

21. On the day of elections, the atmosphere in Umuofia was lively. A great day when people exercise
power. People were celebrating like a festival. Marcus Ibe was doing things in a grand style. He
 had hired a high life band from Umuru. Many villagers danced to the music holding their ballot
papers. Roof and other campaigners were busy giving last minute advice to the voters. Marcus
was sitting in the owner’s corner of his long green car. He was smiling and nodding. Then,
Hundreds of his admirers shook his hands and congratulated him.

22. Cycling became a social movement in Pudukkottai. Women agricultural workers, quarry
labourers, nurses, balawadi and anganawadi workers, teachers, gem cutters and grama sevikas
learnt cycling and began to use. DC Sheela Rani Chunkath pushed the banks to provide loans
for buying bicycles. Cycling gave independence, freedom, mobility, self-respect and courage to
the women. It made them less dependent on men and buses for mobility. Women used bicycles
for selling agricultural products. They could carry more produce, cover more areas in less time
and reach unconnected areas. Thus, Cycling made life easy for women. The humble vehicle
brought drastic changes in their lives.

III 23. Once a murder was committed in the peaceable toy kingdom. Such thing had not happened
before. The criminal was awarded death sentence for committing murder. But Monaco had
neither a guillotine nor an executioner. The committee enquired with France and Italy to
supply both. While France demanded 16000 francs, Italy demanded 12000 francs to supply
both. The king of Monaco felt it was too dear. Because, Monaco was a tiny kingdom with a
population of just 7000. The taxes collected was not enough to manage his kingdom. He did
not want to spend so much money on the criminal. He feared riots if extra tax was collected
for the purpose. Even his soldiers refused to cut off the criminal’s head. In order to reduce
the cost, the death sentence was changed into life imprisonment.

The criminal was kept in a prison. A guard was appointed to watch over the criminal. He
had to fetch criminal’s food from the palace kitchen. After a year, the king noticed that 600
francs were spent on the criminal. The young and healthy criminal could live for another
fifty years. So, the committee dismissed the guard thinking that the prisoner would run
away. But he refused to go away. At last, without any choice, he was offered a pension.
Thus, the King of Monaco was a man without a decisive stand. Being worried about the cost
of the execution, he kept changing his mind in dealing with the criminal. This ensured a
comfortable life for the criminal

OR

The speaker of the poem effectively argues that we don’t need to seek heaven elsewhere.
As, the beauty of the nature makes the earth a heavenly place. He proves this by describing
roaring Strems, sunshine, moonlight and the harvest. According to him, the concepts of
God, nymphs and heaven are just myths. We, humans can transform this earth into a
heaven by following the path of virtue. The concept of heaven is an abstract idea. We can
have the heaven here on the earth itself by becoming ourselves gods and nymphs. The
poet expects us to develop noble and divine qualities so that the earth can be transformed
into a place of beauty like heaven.

OR

ArivoliIyakkam led literacy drive and cycling drive for rural women in Pudukkottai. It
encouraged women to learn cycling. It organized training camps, exhibitions and contests.
 Women agricultural workers, quarry labourers, nurses, balawadi and anganawadi workers,
teachers, gem cutters and grama sevikas learnt cycling and began to use. Cycling became a
social movement. DC Sheela Rani Chunkath pushed the banks to provide loans for buying
bicycles. UNICEF sanctioned 50 mopeds for activists. Cycling gave independence, freedom,
mobility, self-respect and courage to the women. It made them less dependent on men and
buses for mobility. Women used bicycles for selling agricultural products. They could carry
more produce, cover more areas in less time and reach unconnected areas. It gave more time
for selling the produce. Bicycle was used for reaching the work place and for carrying home
water pots. It increased their leisure time as well. Thus, Cycling made life easy for women.
The humble vehicle brought drastic changes in their lives.

IV. 24. a. USSR/ Korea/ China

b. Italian

c. Kimonos

d. Marco Polo

e. wooden clogs in traditional Japanese footwear

f. the way of the gods

g. admired

h. skilful Japanese people

i. unoccupied

j. Allied forces

25. i. bangle sellers

ii.a) bangles

iii. daughters and wives

V 26. Was included

Were provided

Were allotted

27. Don Gonzalo told Juanito that he wanted a bench to himself. Juanito reasoned /said that there
was none. Don Gonzalo asked him who had occupied his usual bench. Juanito said that there
were three priests sitting over it. Don Gonzalo told him to send them away.

28. yes, it is.

Could you tell me where should I (to come to give it)?
My home is next to Library.
 Come within 5 minutes.
29. sucked in
Take recourse to
30. but
Because
However
And
31. 1. Dublin
2. Dramatist
3. Essayist
4. Fabián
5. Political
6. Reform
7. Nobel prize
8. 1925
32.

XXXX
YYYY
21st Mar 2020
Republic Multispecialty Hospital,
Langford gardens,
Richmond Town, Mangalore.
Dear Madam/ sir,

Sub: Application for the post of front desk manager.

Ref: Your advertisement in The Times of India dated 20 Mar,2020

I am writing to apply for the post of front desk manager as advertised in the newspaper. I
have passed my BA with a first class. My detailed resume and photocopies of marks cards are
enclosed with this letter for your consideration. As I have required qualification and experience,
request you to consider me for the post and to oblige.

I look forward to hear from you soon.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

(signature)

(XXXX)

Encl: i) Resume

ii) Photocopies of marks cards

 Resume

Name: XXXX

Father’s name: AAAA

Date of Birth/Age: 22 years

Permanent Address: YYYY

Nationality: Indian

Languages Known: kannada, English, Hindi

Educational Qualification:

Name of the Board/ Year of Marks Max. marks Subjects

Exam University Passing obtained
BA Kuvempu 2019 70% 600 K, E, H,
SC, Math,
Social
PUC PU board 2016 420 600 K, E,
HEBA

Additional Qualification: Basic and advanced course in computers.

Experience: worked as a receptionist at Rajas’ clinic from 2019 to march2020.

Hobbies: Reading, Writing Poems

Place: YYYY SD

Date: 24th May, 2021 xxxx

33. Good morning everyone. Respected Principal, beloved teachers, my dear friends, ladies and
gentlemen, it gives me immense pleasure to address you. As the sports secretary of the College
sports club, it is a great honor and privilege to be able to introduce you today’s chief guest Mr. Suraj
Singh. He is our chief guest for this inaugural inter college basketball tournament.

Mr. Suraj Singh is a native of Punjab. He has completed his M.P.Ed. from Delhi University. He has
led Indian Basketball team in Commonwealth Games. It is a great achievement that under his able
captaincy, India has become champions in Asian Games. His achievements have made him a very
popular coach that he trains eighteen teams. He is a role model for everyone who wants to take
sports as a career.

I am sure that you will all enjoy his words of wisdom.

Thank you everyone for providing this opportunity.

OR
The given pie charts represent the percentage of marks scored by boys and girls in English. It gives
information about their scoring ability at different types of questions in preparatory examination.
The boys have scored 40% marks in objective type questions in contrast to girls who have secured
30% while answering similar type of questions. Both boys and girls have not fared well in
descriptive questions as they have scored just 15% and 10% respectively. Girls seem to have
managed to take a small lead while scoring in grammar type questions. Girls have secured 30%
and boys have scored 20% attempting grammar questions. Surprisingly, both have scored similar
percentage of marks in question on reported speech. They have secured 20% marks each.

Thus, it can be concluded that there is no sharp contrast in the scoring ability of boys and girls at
different questions. It can also be observed that their main strength is their ability in scoring good
at objective type of questions.

34. 1. Japanese

2. bowing

3. wife

4. conductors

35. Motor cars are extremely expensive in Brazil.

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Dept. Pre University Education
Chickaballapur
SULALITHA
Passing Package for II PUC English
 Dept. Pre University Education
Chickaballapur
SULALITHA
Passing Package for II PUC English

DISCLAIMER : This passing package is prepared for the benefit of students. Aims to ensure the students
to have no fear of examination. The committee hopes this focused work would enable students to face the
examination with confidence. The committee which has worked for the preparation of this package has
made all efforts to make it comprehensive and fool proof. However, if any errors are found, kindly mail to
[email protected], or [email protected]. Students are suggested to not use this as their
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Copyright: The copyright of this passing package lies with the Deputy Director, Department of Pre-
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 II PUC ENGLISH PASSING PACKAGE COMMITTEE
Chairperson

Sri Ashok Chakravarthy B. T

Govt. PU College, Bashettyhalli

Reviewer

Sri. Deepak D
Govt PU College, Sidlaghatta

Members
Smt. Kalavathi K R Smt S Indrani
Govt PU College Govt. SAA PU College, Peresandra,D- Palya
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Gowribidanur Talagavara

The committee is indebted to Sri. Arun K Kuthnikar, Sri Ramakrishna

Vidyashala, Mysuru for his suggestions and timely contribution.
 ROMEO AND JULIET
– William Shakespeare

I. Answer the following in a word or a phrase or a sentence each.

1. Who teaches the torches to burn bright according to Romeo?

2. Who is referred to as a ‘rich jewel’ by Romeo?

3. Whose beauty is too rich for use and too dear for earth?

4. Who dances like a snowy dove among crows according to Romeo?

5. What would happen to Romeo’s rude hand if he touches the hand of Juliet?

6. According to Juliet, who is the ‘day in the night’?

7. Who lies upon the wings of the night according to Juliet?

8. Who is whiter than the new snow on a raven’s back?

9. According to Juliet, who shall be cut into little stars after her death?

10. Who will make the face of heaven so fine?

11. When would the world be in love with night according to Juliet?

12.When would the world pay no worship to the garish sun according to Juliet?
4/6-Mark Questions
1. How does Romeo glorify Juliet’s beauty?
OR
Juliet’s beauty was too rich for use. How does Romeo describe it?
2. How does Juliet intend to immortalize Romeo?
OR
Why does Juliet want Romeo to be cut out into little stars?
Juliet requests the night to come soon so that Romeo would come to meet her at
night. Romeo is the day in the night for Juliet. He is whiter than the new snow on
a raven’s back. She expects the night to be gentle and black-browed. She asks the
night to give Romeo. After her death, she wishes the night to cut Romeo into little
stars. Then Romeo would make the face of heaven so fine. The world will be in love
with night and will pay no worship to the garish sun.

TOO DEAR
- Leo Tolstoy

I. Answer the following in a word or a phrase or a sentence.

1. Mention any one of the neighboring kingdoms of Monaco.

2. What is the population of Monaco in ‘Too Dear!’?

3. How many soldiers were there in the kingdom of Monaco in ‘Too Dear!’?

4. Mention any one of the taxes paid by people in Monaco.

5. The special source of revenue for the king of Monaco came from_______
a. Gaming House b. Poll tax c. Taxes on wine and spirit
6. What did people play in the gaming houses in Monaco?

7. Who remained with a monopoly of the dirty business of gaming houses in

Europe?

8. Anyone who wants to gamble goes to ___________.

a. France b. Monaco c. Italy

9. What was the initial punishment given to the criminal by the council in ‘Too
Dear’?

10.Which kingdom demanded 16,000 francs for the supply of guillotine and an
executioner?

11. How much money did the Italian government demand for the supply of
guillotine and an executioner?

12. Which government was a republican and had no proper respect for king of
Monaco?

13. Who according to the Council was a brother monarch in ‘Too Dear!’?

14. From where did the guard fetch the food to the criminal in Monaco?

15. How much did the king spend annually for keeping the criminal in prison?

16. On what condition did the criminal agree to go away from the prison?

17.What was the sum fixed as pension for the criminal?

18. How much did the criminal receive in advance while leaving the prison?

19.What did the criminal buy after settling across the frontier of Monaco?
 20.When the guard was dismissed, the criminal in ‘Too Dear!’
a. was happy and tried to run away.
b. worried about the guard’s family.
c. did not show any sign of running away.

4/ 6-Marks questions and answers

1. Though gambling is a dirty business, why did the king of Monaco resort to it?
OR
You can’t earn stone palaces by honest labour. Justify this statement with
reference to ‘Too Dear!’.
Monaco was a tiny kingdom. It was located on the borders of France and Italy. The
population of Monaco was 7000. In this toy kingdom, there was a real king. He had
a palace, courtiers, generals, a bishop and an army of 60 men. He received less
revenue from taxes on tobacco, wine and spirit and poll tax. It was very difficult for
him to manage his kingdom without proper revenue. The special source of revenue
came from gaming house. People played roulette there. It was only such gambling
establishment in Europe. They were banned in Europe as they were harmful. After
losing everything in gambling, people would commit suicide. So, they were banned
in Europe. But the king depended on the gambling house for revenue. He remained
with a monopoly of the business. So, everyone who wanted to gamble went to
Monaco. The king knew that it was a dirty business. He opinioned that to draw a
revenue from drink and tobacco was also bad.
2. Why did the king of Monaco keep changing his mind in dealing with the
criminal?
OR
What made the king of Monaco alter his decisions in dealing with the criminal
in ‘Too Dear!’?
Once a murder was committed in the peaceable toy kingdom. Such thing had not
happened be criminal was awarded death sentence for committing murder. But
Monaco had neither a guillotine nor an executioner. The committee enquired with
 France and Italy to supply both. While France demanded 16000 francs, Italy
demanded 12000 francs to supply both. The king of Monaco felt it was too dear. He
did not want to spend so much money on the criminal. He feared riots if extra tax
was collected for the purpose. Even his soldiers refused to cut off the criminal’s
head. They said that they had not been taught how to cut a man’s head off. In order
to reduce the cost, the death sentence was changed into life imprisonment.
The criminal was kept in a prison. A guard was appointed to watch over the
criminal. He had to fetch criminal’s food from the palace kitchen. After a year, the
king noticed that 600 francs were spent on the criminal. The young and healthy
criminal could live for another fifty years. So, the committee dismissed the guard
thinking that the prisoner would run away. But he refused to go away. At last, he
was offered a pension. Thus, the King of Monaco was a man without a decisive
stand. Being worried about the cost of the execution, he kept changing his mind in
dealing with the crimi
3. Why was the criminal reluctant to go out of the prison?
OR
Why does the criminal in ‘Too Dear!’ refuse to escape from the prison? Explain.
The criminal was awarded death sentence for committing murder. In order to
reduce the cost, the death sentence was changed into life imprisonment. The
criminal was kept in a prison. After a year, the king noticed that it was a costly
arrangement. The committee held a meeting and dismissed the guard. It expected
the criminal to run away in the absence of guard. But he refused to go away. When
he was asked by the minister of Justice why he had not run away, he said that he
had nowhere to go. He could not do anything as they had ruined his character. The
people would turn their backs on him. In addition, he had got out of the way of
working. He was used to be lazy and comfortable life in prison. He said that they
had treated him badly. He expressed his unhappiness for changing death sentence
into life imprisonment. He was upset for dismissing the guard because there was no
one to fetch his food from the

palace kitchen. He concluded that they were free to

4. How did the criminal lead his life after going out from the prison?
OR
How did the criminal spend his life after he was given a pension in ‘Too Dear!’?
The criminal was promised a pension of 600 francs. He received one third of his
annuity in advance and left Monaco. He emigrated and settled just across the
frontier. It was not very far, only 15 minutes by rail. He purchased a bit of land and
started market gardening. He lived comfortably and well. He would always go to
draw his pension on time. After receiving it, he would go to gaming house. He
would stake 2 or 3 francs. Then he would return home. He lived happily and
peacefully.

ON CHILDREN
-Kahlil Gibran

I. Answer the following in word or a phrase or in a sentence each.

1. ‘They are sons and daughters of life longing for itself’.
Here ‘they’ refer to ______________
a. Parents b. Children c. woman

2. According to the speaker in ‘On Children’, what may be given to children?

3. What may not be given to children by their parents?

4. Who according to the speaker in ‘On Children’ have their own thoughts?

5. What may not be housed by the parents in “on Children’?

6. What according to the speaker in ‘On Children’ dwell in the house of

tomorrow?
 7. Where do the souls of the children dwell according to the speaker in ‘On
Children’?

8. According to the speaker in ‘On Children’, life does not go__________

a. Swift b. backward c. far

9. Who does the word ‘bows’ refer to in ‘On Children’?

10. Who according to the speaker in ‘On Children’ are sent forth as living
arrows?

11.Who does the phrase ‘archer’ refer to in ‘On Children’?

12.Why does the archer bend the bows with his might?

13. The house of tomorrow in ‘On Children’ cannot be visited even in

_________ a) thoughts b) ideas c) dreams

4 / 6 Marks questions and answer

1. What are the views of the speaker on children in the poem ‘On Children’?
OR
What attitude should parents have towards their children according to the
poem, ‘On Children’?
OR
How is the parent – child relationship brought out using the metaphor of
bows and arrows?
In “On Children”, the prophet speaks to parents about how they should take care
of their children. He says “Your children are not your children”. Though parents
give birth to the children, they are not the owners. Parents should not be possessive
of their children. The parents should work as guardians and help them grow.
Children are the sons and daughters of life’s longing for itself. They come through
parents but not from parents. They live with parents, yet they do not belong to
them. Parents can give them their love but not their thoughts. Because, children
have their own thoughts. They may house their bodies but not their souls. The
souls of children dwell in the house of tomorrow. Children belong to the future.
Life doesn’t go backward or tarries with yesterday. According to the prophet, God
is the archer, parents are the bows and children are the living arrows. The archer
uses the bow only to send the arrows to their target. As an archer, He bends the
bows too much so that arrows go swift and far. He loves both the bows [parents]
and the arrows [children]. Thus, parents should realize that their role is to serve
the children to reach their goals.

A SUNNY MORNING
-Serafin and Joaquin Alvarez Quinter.

I. Answer the following questions in a word or a phrase or a sentence each.

1. Where do Don Gonzalo and Dona Laura meet after a long time in ‘A Sunny
Morning’?

2. Who brought breadcrumbs to the park to feed the birds in ‘A Sunny

Morning’?

3. Who demanded a bench for himself in the park in ‘A Sunny Morning’?

4. Who scared away the birds that were feeding on breadcrumbs in the park?

5. Whom did Dona Laura consider as an ‘ill-natured old man’?

6. What right does Laura claim to have to criticize Gonzalo’s actions in ‘A

Sunny Morning’?
 7. What makes peace between Laura and Gonzalo in ‘A Sunny Morning’?
a. Bread crumbs b. violets c. a pinch of snuff

8. Which city according to Don Gonzalo is he a native of in ‘A Sunny

Morning’?

9. Where according to Gonzalo did, he spend his early youth in ‘A Sunny

Morning’?

10.Name the villa near Valencia where Dona Laura lived.

11.According to Gonzalo, the gallant lover in ‘A Sunny Morning’ was his

a) friend. b) brother. c) cousin.

12.Who was popularly known as ‘silver maiden’ in ‘A sunny Morning’?

13.Who was referred to as ‘the gallant lover’ in ‘A Sunny Morning’?

14. Who according to Gonzalo was badly wounded in ‘A Sunny Morning’?

15.Who according to Gonzalo did he run off to Paris with in ‘A Sunny

Morning’?

16.What does Gonzalo pick up with a great effort before leaving with Juanito
in ‘A Sunny Morning’?

4 / 6 Marks questions and answers

1. What makes Laura feel in the beginning that Don Gonzalo is an ill-natured
man in ‘A Sunny Morning’?
Don Gonzalo entered the park with Juanito. He was an old gentleman of seventy
years. He was gouty and impatient. His usual bench in the park was occupied.
He wanted a bench for himself in that public park. He was restless as none of the
benches in the park were vacant. In his attempt to look for a vacant bench, he
walked towards the pigeons that were happily eating the bread crumbs. As he
was dragging his feet, he scared away the birds. Laura was upset and questioned
why he did so. Gonzalo said that it was a public park and he cared nothing. He
objected the liberty of Laura for addressing him. Thus, he was unapologetic and
rude. This made Dona Laura remark him to be an ill-natured man, fussy and
cross.
2. What fictitious story did Gonzalo spin about himself in the name of his cousin
in ‘A Sunny Morning’?
OR
What circumstances according to Gonzalo made his cousin flee Valencia in
‘A Sunny Morning’?
Don Gonzalo was a native of Valencia. He was in love with Dona Laura. But
her parents wanted her to marry a merchant. Meanwhile, Gonzalo had a duel
with the merchant and wounded him very badly. He ran away from Valencia
afraid of consequences. He went to Seville and later to Madrid. After 3 months
he ran off to Paris with a ballet dancer. When he was aged about 70 years, he
met Laura in the park. He looked grotesque and old. While exchanging the
memories of the past, he attempted to hide his true identity. He said that the
gallant lover of Laura was his cousin. After leaving Valencia, he went to
Seville and later to Madrid. He wrote many letters to Laura. When he did not
receive any reply from her, he thought that he lost her forever. In despair, he
joined the army. He went to Africa.
There, in a trench, he met a glorious death. He died holding the flag of Spain
in one hand and whispering the name of his beloved. In this way Gonzalo
spun a fictitious story about himself so that Laura should believe that Gonzalo
had not forgotten her until his last breath.
3. How does Dona Laura describe her best friend’s death to Don Gonzalo in ‘A
Sunny Morning’?

Dona Laura silver maiden’. She was in love with Don Gonzalo. But her parents
wanted her to marry a merchant. Meanwhile, Gonzalo left Valencia after the
merchant was wounded in a duel. She waited for two years for his news. When
no letter came, she married and lived happily with another man. While she was
aged about 70 years, she was no longer beautiful. She met Gonzalo in a park in
Madrid. After recognizing him, she attempts to hide her true identity. While
exchanging the memories of the past, Laura said that the silver maiden was her
friend. She waited for Gonzalo. When she did not receive any communication,
in despair, one evening she went to the beach and wrote Gonzalo’s name on the
sand where he had risked his life. Then she went and sat on a rock nearby. The
tide rose with a boom and swept her into the sea. In this way, she spun a fictitious
story about herself so that Gonzalo should believe that Laura committed suicide
for the sake of lost love.

WHEN YOU ARE OLD

-W B Yeats

I. Answer the following in a word or a phrase or a sentence

1. Who according to the speaker in ‘When You Are Old’ will be ‘nodding by the
fire’?

2. What does the speaker expect his beloved to do, nodding by the fire in ‘When
You Are Old’?

3. When would the woman dream of the soft look that she had in her youthful
days, according to the speaker in ‘When You Are Old’?
 4. In ‘When You Are Old’,‘the one man’ loved the woman’s____________.
a. Moments of glad grace b. The pilgrim soul in her c. soft look

5. In the poem ‘When You Are Old’ many loved the lady’s
a) Huge wealth. b) Physical beauty. c) Pilgrim soul.

6. Who loved the pilgrim soul of the woman in ‘When You Are Old’?

7. What did the speaker in ‘When You Are Old’ love besides the pilgrim soul?

8. Where according to the speaker in ‘When You Are Old’ did love pace upon?

9. Where according to the speaker in ‘When You Are Old’ did love hide his
face?

4 / 6 Marks Questions and answers

1. How is the transient nature of beauty as against permanence of love brought out
in ‘When You Are Old’?
OR
‘When You Are Old’ makes the ‘beloved’ look back on her youth. Discuss.
OR
How does the speaker contrast his love with that of many others in ‘When You
Are Old’?
In this poem, the poet asks his beloved to think forward to a time when she would
be old and grey. She would no longer be beautiful. But a weak woman nodding by
the fire. Then, the poet asks her to read his love poems, sitting by the fire. Perhaps
it is a book of poems that he has written for her. The reading of those love poems
forces her to remember her own youthful beauty. And help her recall her former
glories. It’s a bitter sweet moment for her. She could remember when she was
beautiful, on the other hand she knows her looks have faded. She would also
remember the men who just loved her physical beauty. At last, she would
remember the poet who loved her inner beauty. He loved her pilgrim soul and
ever-changing face of joys and sorrows. He even loved her as her looks had begun
to fade. She would realize the poet’s true love. But it would be too late. By then,
the love in the form of the poet would have left her. He would be one among the
crowd of stars or pacing upon the mountains. Thus the poem is about two young
lovers imagining what life would be when they are old.

THE GARDENER
-P Lankesh

Answer the following in a word or a phrase or a sentence

1. Who needed a person exactly like the old man in ‘The Gardener’?
a. The owner b. Basavaiah c. Sangoji

2. What was the old man well-versed in?

3. What did Basavaiah and his people forcibly acquire in “The Gardener”?

4. Who narrated his story to the wife of the plantation owner in ‘The Gardener’?

5. Who became lethargic after the arrival of the old man in ‘The Gardener’?

6. Who became apprehensive about the plantation owner’s vices in ‘The

Gardener’?

7. Whom did Tammanna treat as the most important among all his possessions in
‘The Gardener’?

8. Who appointed a number of persons to praise him in ‘The Gardener’?

9. Whose palatial mansion looked dull and empty without Tammanna’s books in
‘The Gardener’?

10. Why did Basavaiah start inviting scholars and musicians to his house?

11. What was Basavaiah’s ray of hope in his attempts to outwit Tammanna in ‘The
Gardener’?

12. What happened to Basavaiah after Tammanna gave up everything and went
away?

13. How long does man go on living for some revenge according to the old man in
‘The Gardener’?

14. Whose death made Tammanna forget his songs and ballads in ‘The Gardener’?

15. When did Tammanna forget all his songs and ballads in “The Gardener’?

4 /6 Marks questions and answers

1. Trace the changes in the life of the plantation owner after the arrival of the old
man in “The Gardener‘.
OR
Why did the plantation owner’s wife find it hard to decide whether the old
man’s arrival was for the better or worse in ‘The Gardener’?
The old man proved to be very useful to the owner of the plantation. He was well-
versed in agriculture. The petty thefts stopped and the income increased. The
plantation expanded. The owner’s lifestyle also changed. He became lethargic. He
acquired many friends in his village and in the neighboring villages. He also
developed all kinds of bad habits. His life became crowded with colourful events.
His wife felt all this strange. She couldn’t decide the result of old man’s arrival – was
for good or bad. She felt that life was getting out of hand.
 2. Describe the means adopted by Basavaiah to surpass Tammanna‘s popularity in
“The Gardener”.
OR
What did Basavaiah do to invest his home with meaning in ‘The Gardener’?
Explain.
OR
How did Basavaiah try to overcome his humiliation?
Tammanna’s popularity as a poet made Basavaiah shrink in humiliation. As he failed
to compose ballads like Tammanna, he tried to surpass Tammanna’s popularity by
acquiring more wealth and luxuries. He got a palatial mansion built. He appointed
a number of people just to praise him. He bedecked himself with gold, diamonds
and other precious stones. He started inviting scholars, poets and musicians to his
place. This was his way of investing his home with meaning. As it was looking dull
and boring without Tammanna’s books.

3. Describe the circumstances that led Tammanna to become a non-entity in “The

Gardener”.
Tammanna started composing ballads to take revenge. Soon, he became famous. He
was felicitated as the best poet of his times. Basavaiah started filling his life with
material wealth. Thus, he tried to surpass Tammanna’s popularity. Tammanna fell
ill. But, Basavaiah was healthy. Tammanna thought of yet another method of
punishing Basavaiah. He thought at the level of body, Basavaiah would offer stiff
competition. He thought that death alone would destroy Basavaiah. He wanted to
separate the song from Basavaiah’s body. He gave up everything and started off.
Basavaiah soon died. Tammanna forgot his ballads, gave up everything and became
a non-entity.
UNIT 10 HEAVEN IF YOU ARE NOT HERE ON EARTH
- Kuvempu

Answer the following in a word or in a phrase or in a sentence each

1. According to the poet, ‘heaven’ is
a) On earth b) within us c) above us

2. What could not be nowhere else but on earth according to the speaker in
‘Heaven, If You Are Not Here on Earth’?

3. The poet finds god in

a) Nature b) earth c) temple

4. According to the speaker in ‘Heaven, If You Are Not Here On Earth’, if we

ourselves cannot be gods, then there can be no
a) Gods. b) Nymphs. c) Humans.

5. Who creates heaven on earth?

6. Mention any one aspect of nature that makes this earth a heaven in “Heaven,
If You Are Not Here on Earth‘’.

7. What quality of harvest causes heaven to lie all over in ‘Heaven, If you are
not here on Earth’?

8. Where according to the poet does the tender sunshine lean on, in “Heaven,
If You Are Not Here on Earth‘?
 9. What does the poet create on earth according to the speaker in ‘Heaven, If
You Are Not Here on Earth’?

10.Where does the poet create heaven according to the speaker in ‘Heaven, If
You Are Not Here on Earth’?

4 /6 Marks questions
1. “Heaven is a product of human effort”, How is this brought out in “Heaven, If
You Are Not Here On Earth”?
OR
‘Heaven lies all over’. Explain with reference to “Heaven, If You Are Not
Here On Earth”.
OR
‘Heaven is not a separate entity but a part of earth to be created by human
endeavour.’ How does the poem, ‘Heaven, If You Are Not Here On Earth’
present this?
OR
Heaven is nothing but a replica of the best qualities of Earth. How does the poem
‘Heaven, If You Are Not Here On Earth’ justify this statement?
OR
‘It is not gods that make heaven but humans who attain divinity.’ How is this
brought out in ‘Heaven, If You Are Not Here On Earth’?
The speaker of the poem effectively argues that we don’t need to seek heaven
elsewhere. As, the beauty of the nature makes the earth a heavenly place. He proves
this by describing roaring Streams, sunshine, moonlight and the harvest. According
to him, the concepts of God, nymphs and heaven are just myths. We, humans can
transform this earth into a heaven by following the path of virtue. The concept of
heaven is an abstract idea. We can have the heaven here on the earth itself by
becoming ourselves gods and nymphs. The poet expects us to develop noble and
divine qualities so that the earth can be transformed into a place of beauty like
heaven.
 JAPAN AND BRAZIL THROUGH A TRAVELER’S EYE
-George Mikes

1-Mark Questions
1. Mikes describes Japan as being
a) overconfident. b) overcrowded. c) overjoyed.

2. What does Mikes call ‘a man’s castle’ in Japan?

3. What do the people of Japan highly respect according to Mikes?

4. How long does it take in Japan to get convinced that one is among
Exquisitely well-mannered people?

4. What is the mania in Japan according to Mikes?

6. As Mikes says, after a few hours in Japan, one starts ________________

a) thanking b) bowing c) kissing

7. In Japan, the sister bows to _________

a.Younger brothers b. Elder brothers c. all the Brothers

8. The Japanese stores employ ________________ to greet customers

according to George Mikes.
a) singing girls b) dancing girls c) bowing girls
 9. Who enter the carriage in a slightly theatrical scene as noticed by Mikes in
Japan?

11.Which animal bowed to Mikes in Japan?

11. George Mikes compares the act of two Japanese bowing to

a) an early American traffic law.
b) page-boys turning revolving doors.
c) Tokaido line that connects Tokyo and Osaka.

12. What must one do while eating soup in Japan according to Mikes?

13. The pavements in the streets of Copacabana in Brazil are often decorated
with
a) pink granite slabs. b) grey cobble stones. c) beautiful black mosaics.

13. Whose life is becoming hazardous every day in Brazil according to Mikes?

15. As soon as a driver notices a pedestrian step off the pavement in Brazil, he
a) regards him as a fair game.
b) greets him and smiles.
c) ignores him and moves on.

16. What according to George Mikes do the driver and pedestrian finally do in
Brazil?
17. ‘The Avenida Presidente Vargas’ in Brazil is described by Mikes as
a) a wonderful place. b) an auspicious place. c) the worst place.

18. “Exquisitely well-mannered People” refers to

a)Indians b) Japanese c) Americans

4 / 6 Marks questions
1. What are the observations of George Mikes on Japanese bowing mania?
OR
How does George Mikes describe bowing to be a quainter and infectious trait
of Japanese people?
OR
The Japanese follow a complicated hierarchy in bowing. How is this
presented by Mikes?
According to George Mikes, Bowing is a natural practice in Japanese culture.
They have a mania for bowing. Bowing looks very natural, inimitable, quainter,
formal, oriental and infectious. They have complicated hierarchy in bowing.
They know very clearly who should bow to whom, how deeply and how long:
it depends on a person’s rank, standing, age and social position. In a family, wife
bows to husband, the child bows to his father, younger brothers bow to elder
brothers and sister bows to brothers of whatever age. Bowing girls are employed
in the stores for bowing to everyone. The conductors in train bow to passengers
before checking tickets. A deer in zoo bowed to George Mikes before snatching
food bag from his hand. People bow to each other at bus stop. As soon as the bus
arrives, they turn savages for getting into the bus.
2. Describe how traffic in Brazil leads to humorous observation.
George Mikes makes humorous comments on traffic in AvindaPresidente Vargas
in particular and Brazil in general. According to him, Brazilians are easy going
people. But the same people change the moment they start driving. No speed is
fast for them. They drive as if gaining a tenth of a second is also very important.
 He also talks about the increasing number of vehicles in Brazil. This is making
the pedestrians life hazardous. They drive cars with high speed. As soon as a
driver notices a pedestrian on the road, he takes aim and speeds up his car. The
pedestrian jumps, leaps and run for his life. Then they smile at each other. In
AvindaPresidente Vargas, one has to spend hours trying to cross the road. Even
the crawling traffic would proceed at terrifying speed. Drivers don’t let people
cross the road. The war between drivers appears murderous but good tempered.
They cut in and over take from both sides. They force others to brake violently
and commit all kinds of traffic crimes.

The Voter
Chinua Achebe

1-mark questions

1. Who was supposed to be very popular in his village in ‘The Voter’?

2. Who was addressed as Roof, for short in ‘The Voter’?

3. Where had Roof spent two years as a bicycle repairer’s apprentice in ‘The
Voter’?

4. How long had Roof been a bicycle repairer’s assistant in ‘The Voter’?

5. Who was referred to as ‘PAP’s most illustrious son in ‘The Voter’?

6. Mention the promise made by PAP if they were voted to power in ‘The
Voter’?

7. Name the man of high traditional title in Umuofia mentioned in ‘The

Voter’.
8. Opposition to Marcus Ibe in ‘The Voter’ was like
a) A fly trying to move a dunghill.
b) The bird challenging his personal spirit.
c) A mortar turning its back on the ground.

9. What was Marcus Ibe before entering politics in ‘The Voter’?

10. What had Marcus Ibe named his new house?

11. Roof offered __________ shillings initially to the elders for their votes in
‘The Voter’.
a) four b) two c) five

12. How many shillings was finally accepted for the votes by the elders in
‘The Voter’?

14.Who had formed POP in ‘The Voter’?

15.What does POP stand for in ‘The Voter’?

15.How much did the POP campaign team offer Roof for his vote in
‘The Voter’?

16.What was Roof asked to swear on by the POP team in ‘The Voter’?

17. Who competed against Marcus in the election in ‘The Voter’?

18. Whose election symbol was ‘man’s head’ in ‘The Voter’?

4 / 6 Marks questions
1. How is Roof’s dilemma brought out in “The Voter’?
OR
‘Roof is an intelligent manipulator.’ Justify with reference to ‘The Voter’.
OR
Roof’s dilemma on the day of election is the result of his own misdeeds. Give
Reasons
Roof got bicycle repairer training in Port Harcourt for two years. But he gave
up a bright future and returned to Umuofia. He could tell the temper and
mood of voters. He worked as an election campaigner for Marcus Ibe. Roof
took many advantages from Marcus Ibe. He got rich robes and bottles of beer.
He was chauffer driven in Marcus Ibe’s car to the disputed land that resulted
in winning the land case. Along with other campaigners, Roof distributed
shillings to the voters and demanded their votes for Marcus. He was the most
trusted election campaigner of Marcus Ibe. But he received five pounds from
POP campaigner and promised on Iyi to vote for Maduka. While voting, he
torn the ballot paper into two parts and dropped them into two boxes.

2. What changes did politics bring in Marcus Ibe?

OR
Describe how Marcus Ibe in ‘The Voter’ had managed to become a successful
politician?
Based on a complaint from a female teacher, the school was about to dismiss
Marcus Ibe. To avoid dismissal, Marcus Ibe left the school teacher’s job and
joined PAP. He contested election and won in Umuofia. He was made the
minister of culture. He became rich very soon. He bought two long cars. He
got a lot of wealth, chieftaincy titles and doctorate degrees. He did not leave
Umuofia and remained devoted to his people. Whenever he could, he left the
good things of the capital to live in Umuofia. He built the biggest house in
 Umuofia and named it as Umuofia Mansions to please the voters. The village
neither had running water nor electricity. But he got water and electricity
supplied to his house. Marcus wanted to win in the coming elections. He
appointed Roof and other boys as election campaigners. He had arranged a
feast for the villagers during the house warming ceremony. He had drawn his
five months’ salary in advance and distributed shillings to the voters. He also
promised pipe-borne water to Umuofia. He expected an easy win in the
election.

WHERE THERE IS A WHEEL

-P Sainath
Answer the following in a word or a phrase or in a sentence each
1. Where did cycling as a social movement take place?

2. Who had taken bicycling as Symbol of independence, freedom and mobility?

3. What was the symbol of independence, freedom and mobility for rural
women in Pudukkottai?

4. Name the school teacher who was so addicted to cycling that she hired a
bicycle every evening.

5. Name the organization that led the vigorous literary drive for rural women
in Pudukkottai?

6. Name the Arivoli Central Coordinator and one of the pioneers of cycling
movement in Pudukkottai?

7. Name the former district collector of Pudukkottai who promoted literacy

drive as well as cycling movement for women.
8. Name the owner of Ram Cycles who saw a rise of over 350 per cent in the
sales of ladies’ cycle in a year in Pudukkottai.

9. Name the international organization which sanctioned fifty mopeds for the
Arivoli activists in 1992.

10.Who wrote the famous cycling song that had become the anthem of
ArivoliIyakkam?

11.Name the humble vehicle that brought drastic changes in the lives of women
in Pudukkottai?

12.Mention one of the reasons for women’s buying of gents’ cycles according to
P. Sainath.

13.. What according to P. Sainath played a big role in undermining women’s

confidence?

14.. Whose brain child was the cycling movement according to P. Sainath?

4 / 6 Marks questions
How according to P. Sainath has cycling swept across Pudukkottai district?
OR
‘Wheel brings progress.’ Justify the statement with reference to ‘Where There Is
A Wheel’.
OR
How has cycling become a metaphor for freedom in Pudukkottai? Explain OR
A humble vehicle can work wonders in empowering rural women. Explain with
reference to ‘Where There Is a Wheel’.
ArivoliIyakkam led literacy drive and cycling drive for rural women in
Pudukkottai. It encouraged women to learn cycling. It organized training camps,
exhibitions and contests. Women agricultural workers, quarry labourers, nurses,
balawadi and anganawadi workers, teachers, gem cutters and grama sevikas
learnt cycling and began to use. Cycling became a social movement. DC Sheela
Rani Chunkath pushed the banks to provide loans for buying bicycles. UNICEF
sanctioned 50 mopeds for activists. Cycling gave independence, freedom,
mobility, self-respect and courage to the women. It made them less dependent
on men and buses for mobility. Women used bicycles for selling agricultural
products. They could carry more produce, cover more areas in less time and
reach unconnected areas. It gave more time for selling the produce. Bicycle was
used for reaching the work place and for carrying home water pots. It increased
their leisure time as well. Thus, Cycling made life easy for women. The humble
vehicle brought drastic changes in their lives
 GRAMMAR
1. Reading
Strategies to be employed:
Skimming: The point is to read quickly. Look for important words especially
nouns and verbs.
Scanning: The point is to give close attention to specific details.
In addition, the aim is to understand (comprehend) reasonably and to find
interpretations (draw inferences).

I. Reading comprehension (Unseen Passages)

Read the passages given below and answer the questions set on them.

1. A ten years old boy saw a flying bird and shot it down. He ran and picked it up. The
bird looked like a house sparrow, but it had a yellow patch on the throat. The child
had not seen such spots before. The puzzled boy took the sparrow to his uncle
Amiruddeen and asked him what kind of bird it was. His uncle was not able to satisfy
his curiosity. He took the boy to the office of Bombay Natural History Society and
introduced him to W. S. Millard, the Honorary Secretary of the society. Millard was
surprised to find such a young boy keen to know about the birds. He took him around
the room and showed him many stuffed birds. The child became more curious about
birds. Thereafter, the boy started coming to his office frequently to learn about
identifying and preserving birds. The boy was Salim Moizuddin Abdul Ali, later known
as Salim Ali, the bird watcher. Salim Ali was born on November 12, 1896. He did a
course in zoology and was appointed a guide at the museum of Bombay Natural History
Society. During the course of this work he became more and more eager to study the
living conditions of the birds. With this aim he went to Germany. After one year, he
returned to India. In his absence, his post in the museum had been abolished for lack
of funds. He would sit under the trees throughout the day and write in his note book
about the activities of the weaver bird. In 1930 he published a research paper on the
nature and the activities of the weaver bird. The published papers brought him fame
and recognition in the fields of Ornithology. After this, he travelled to various places
to study about birds and wrote a book titled ‘The Book of Indian Birds’ which was
published in 1941. The book gave information about 538 Species of Indian birds.
Because of his deep knowledge about the birds, people started calling him the moving
encyclopaedia of birds. He worked not only in the study of birds but also in the field
of protection of nature. He was given an International award of Rs. 5, 00,000 which he
donated to the Bombay Natural History Society. In 1983, he was awarded the Padma
 Vibhushan by the Government of India. When this ninety-year old ornithologist died
on 20 June 1987, the birds lost their godfather and friend.

24.
a. Which bird had the boy shot down?

b. What difference did the boy see about the bird?

c. Name the boy’s uncle.

d. Who was W. S. Millard?

e. Where was Salim appointed as a guide?

f. How long had Salim been in Germany?

g. Salim was famous for his role in the............ (Protecting/protection) of nature

h. Mention the title of the book written by Salim.

i. Pick out and write the word which means ‘Study of Birds’ in the passage.

j. Which award was conferred on Salim Ali by Government of India?

2. Years ago, in a small fishing village in Holland, a young boy taught the world about
the rewards of unselfish service. Because the entire village revolved around fishing
industry, a voluntary rescue team was needed in cases of emergency.
One night the winds raged, the clouds burst and a gale storm capsized a fishing boat
at sea. The crew sent out the SOS. The captain of the rescue rowboat sounded the alarm
and the villagers assembled in the town square overlooking the bay. While the team
launched their rowboat and fought their way through the wild waves, the villagers
waited on the beach, holding lanterns to light the way back.
An hour later, the rescue boat reappeared and falling exhausted on the sand, the
volunteers reported that they had to leave one man behind as even one more man
would have capsized the rescue boat and all would have been lost.
The captain called for another volunteer team to go after the lone survivor. Sixteen-
year-old Hans stepped forward. His mother grabbed his hand pleading, “Please don’t
 go. Your father died in a shipwreck ten years ago and your older brother Paul has been
lost at sea for three weeks. Hans, you are all I have.”
Hans replied, “Mother, I Have to go. What if everyone said, ‘I can’t go, let someone do
it’? Mother, this time I have to do my duty. When the call for service comes, we all
need to take our turn and do our part.” Hans kissed his mother, joined the team and
disappeared into the night.
Another hour passed and finally the rescue boat came back with Hans standing up in
the bow. The captain called out, “Did you find the lost man?” Barely able to contain
himself, Hans excitedly yelled back. “Yes, we found him. Tell my mother it’s my older
brother Paul.”

24. a. What occupation was the entire village dependent on?

b. When was a voluntary rescue team needed?

c. Why did the villagers hold the lanterns?

d. How old was Hans?

e. Add prefix to the word ‘appear’ to form its antonym.

f. Whom did Hans join?

g. How long did the rescue boat take to bring back the lone survivor?

h. The word ‘lone’ in the passage means

a) far. b) only. c) older

i. Name the lost man rescued by Hans and his team.

j. Hans couldn’t contain his _____________ (excite).

(Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the word in brackets.)

his excitement.

II. Poetry comprehension

1. I passed along the waters’ edge below the humid trees.

 My spirit rocked in evening light, the rushes round my knees,

My spirit rocked in sleep and sighs; and saw the moorfowl pace

25. Answers

i) Where was the speaker walking? Along the water edge

ii) What rocked in evening light? His spirit

iii) Name the bird mentioned in the above lines. Moorfowl

2. At the corner of Wood Street, when daylight appears,

Hangs a thrush that sings loud, it has sung for three years:
Poor Susan has passed by the spot, and has heard
In the silence of morning the song of the Bird.

i) Where does Susan come across the thrush?

ii) How long has the thrush been singing?

iii) when has Susan heard the song of the bird?

3. That murmur, soon replies: “God doth not need

Either man’s work or his own gifts: who best
Bear His mild yoke, they serve Him best

25. i) What does God not need?

ii) In ‘Bear His mild yoke’, His refers to

a) God b) man c)murmur

iii) How to serve the God?

.
4. Well, I am cured now; I can walk
Cured by nothing more than laughter
Sometimes, though, when I see sticks
I walk worse for some hours after.

25. i. What can the speaker do now?

ii. How was the speaker cured?

iii. When does the speaker walk worse?

2. Right Forms of Verbs

1. A Man chased the dog. 2. The dog was chased by a man.

In the above sentences, there is no change in the meaning. There is no change in tense of
the sentences (both are in past Tense). The difference is in the way of expression.
Sentence 1 is active voice : Subject + verb+ object
A man + chased+ the dog

Sentence 2 is in passive voice:

Subject + HV + main Verb in Past Participle form+ by +object
The dog + was+ chased +by +a man.
Note: sentence 1 has active verb : Chased
Sentence 2 has passive verb: was chased

Ex 1. The students ________ (take) on a picnic to Jog falls. Answer: were taken

The subject is plural (students) therefore, were+ taken (past participle form)

Ex 2. The student ________ (warn) not to go near the falls. Answer: was warned

The subject is singular (student) therefore, was + warned (past participle form)

Ex 3. The French government replied that the machine and an expert _____ (
could, supply) at the cost of 16000 francs. Answer: Could be supplied

Modal+ be+ verb in PP form, therefore, could + be + supplied

Q .26 Complete the following by filling in the blanks using the right form of the verb
given in brackets.

1. A fence………. (build) around Tammanna’s land by Basavaiah. Both of them

……………… (encourage)by their supporters. Tammanna………………..(advise)
by his supporters about the various means available for getting back his land.
Answer: was built
were encouraged
was advised
2. A few years ago a murder ________ (commit). The case ________ (try) in the
most judicial manner. The criminal ________ (sentence) to death.
Answer: was committed
Was tried
Was sentenced
3. Mikes visited a Japanese house. He ____________ (offer) a bowl of soup. While
eating soup it _____________ (expect) that he should make a fearful noise. He
knew that if Europeans made sound, they ____________ (considered) to be ill-
mannered louts.
Ans: was offered
Was expected
Were considered
 4. Roof was a young man. He __________ (know) to everyone in Umuofia. The POP
campaigner met him at night. No words __________ (waste) between them. Roof
__________ (give) five pounds to vote for Maduka.

Ans: was known

Were wasted
Was given
5. It was the occasion of International Women’s Day in 1992. Pudukkottai
___________ (take) by storm. The town’s inhabitants _____________ (stun) by
the all-women’s cycle rally. However, it ___________ (approve) by Sheela Rani
Chunkath, the district collector.

Ans: was taken

Were stunned Was approved

3. Reported Speech

Consider:
1. Shama : My mother is an extraordinary woman.
2. Shama said that her mother was an extraordinary woman.
Sentence 1 is in Direct Speech. Direct speech repeats or quotes the exact words
spoken. When we use direct speech in writing, we place the words spoken between
quotation marks (" ") or ( :) and there is no change in these words.

Sentence 2 is in Reported Speech. Reported or indirect speech is usually used to talk

about the past, so we normally change the tense of the words spoken into past tense.
We use reporting verbs like 'say', 'tell', 'ask', and we may use the word 'that' to
introduce the reported words. Inverted commas are not used.
Tense Direct Speech Reported Speech

Present Laura said that she was so glad to

Laura: I am so glad to be here (S+V+O)
simple be there(Changed to past simple)
Laura said that she was
Present Laura: I am responding to
responding to his salute.(Changed
continuous your salute
to past continuous)
(S+AUX+V+ING+O)
Old man said that he had been
Past simple Old man: He was Tammanna’s Tammanna’s rival.(Changed to
rival.(S+V+O) past perfect)
Laura said that she had been
Past Laura: I was responding to your
responding to his salute.(Changed
continuous salute.(S+AUX+V+ING+O)
to past perfect continuous)
Roof has become an expert in election They said(that)Roof had become
Present
campaigning. an expert in election
perfect
(S+ HAVE or HAS+PAST PARTICIPLEOF campaigning.(Changed to past
THE VERB+O) perfect)
Villgers: Politics had come to They said that politics had come
Past perfect their village. to their village.
(S+HAD+PASTPARTICIPLEOFTHEVE (Remains past perfect)
RB+O)
She said that she would see me
will Bandhavya: I'll see you later
later.
She said (that) she would help
would* Shoma: I would help, but..”
but...
She said (that) she could speak
can Prakruthi: I cans peak perfect English
perfect English.
She said (that) she could swim
could* Aasha: I could swim when I was four
when she was four.
She said (that) she would come
shall Ayesha: I shall come later
later.
She said(that) she should call her
should* Mubarak: I should call my mother
mother
 might* Rosie: I might be late She said(that) she might be late

She said(that) she must study at

must Asra: I must study at the weekend the weekend OR She said she
had to study at the week end

Words indicating nearness are changed into words showing distance.

Here-there tomorrow-the next/following day
This-that yesterday-the previous day
These-those the next week-the following week
Today-that day now-then
Tonight-that night
Reporting Exclamatory Sentence:
Laura said, “What an atrocious lie it is”!
Ans: Laura exclaimed that it was an atrocious lie.
Reporting ‘Wh’questions:

Direct Question Reported Question

Where is the Post Office, please? She asked me where the post office was.

What are you doing? She asked me what I was doing.

Who was that man? She asked me who that man had been.

Reporting “Yes – No” questions:

Direct Question Reported Question

Have you completed the work? He asked me if I had completed the work

Are you going to Bengaluru? She asked me if I was going to Bengaluru

Do you live here? She asked me if I lived there

 Reporting Requests OR Imperatives:

Introduce ‘to’ infinitive in such statements

All of these requests mean the same thing, so we don't need to report every word when we
tell another person about it.
Simply use 'ask me + to +infinitive':

Direct Request Reported Request

Please forgive me. He asked me to forgive her.
Please don't smoke. He asked her not to smoke.

q. 27. Report the following conversation.

1. Don Gonzalo: I was brought up here, and there I spent my early youth. Have you ever
visited that city?
Dona Laura: What did they call it?
Don Gonzalo: Maricela. Is the name familiar to you?
Dona Laura: You reminded me of my best friend.
Ans.: Don Gonzalo said that he had been brought up there and had spent his early
youth there. He asked further if she had ever visited that city. Dona Laura asked
what they had called that.
Don Gonzalo said it was Maricela. He asked if the name was familiar to her.
Dona Laura replied that he had reminded her of her best friend.

2. Minister: Why do you not run away? There is no guard to keep you. You can go
where you like, and the prince will not mind.
Prisoner: I have nowhere to go. What can I do?

Ans: The minister asked why he did not run away and there was no guard to keep him.
He added that he could go where he liked, and the prince would not mind. The
prisoner said that he had nowhere to go and asked what he could do.

3. Dona Laura: Why do you complain that the priests have taken your bench?
Dona Laura: What an ill-natured old man! Why must people get so fussy and cross when
they reach a certain age?
 Don Gonzalo: Have the priests gone yet?
Juanito: No. They are still there.

Ans: Dona Laura asked why he complained that the priests had taken her bench.
Dona Laura exclaimed further that he was an ill-natured old man and asked why
people must get so fussy and cross when they reached a certain age.
Don Gonzalo asked if the priests had gone.
Juanito replied that they hadn’t. And said that they were still there.
 Dialogue Writing
(Q.No.28)

LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS EXPRESSIONS USED RESPONSES

1. Greeting Good Morning Good Morning

Good Afternoon Very Good Morning
Good Evening Good Afternoon
Good Night Good Evening
Good Night
2. Leave taking Bye Ok then
Bye now Bye take care
Good Bye Good bye
See you later
Fine
See you Soon
May I take leave All right
Well it is time for me now Bye-Bye

3. Requests Would you please Why not

Could you possibly Don’t worry
If you don’t mind By all means
Sorry to trouble you
I would be grateful if you
I hope you don’t mind
4. Likes and Dislikes I like…… That is fine…..
I am fond of…. It is so nice….
I love……. That is very
……..is my favorite…… good…
I am addicted to……. Good, keep it up….
I enjoy……. That is very bad…
I am crazy about… Very good…..
I don’t like… So interesting….
I Is it?.........
dislike….
I hate……
I never like….
I am grateful to you……. It is my pleasure….
It is very nice of you……. It is my pleasure….
5. Gratitude It is very kind of you….. It is my duty…….
Thank you so much….. Welcome…….
 I beg your pardon…. It is OK…
I apologize….. It is all right….
6. Apology I am so sorry…. Don’t worry…
I am extremely sorry…. Nothing to worry

So sad…….
How sad!……
7. Sympathy I sympathize with you…
My sympathies are with
you..

May I….. By all means….

Would it be all right if Why not……
8. Seeking Permission I…… Go
Can I……. ahead……
Shall I….. Certainly…
I am sorry to say…. Sorry for…….
9. Complaining I regret to inform you…. We will take note……..

10. Congratulating Congratulations….

I must congratulate you.. Thank you…..
We would like to
congratulate..

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING DIALOGUE

1. (Conversation between shop keeper and a customer in a vegetable shop)

Shop Keeper : Hello Madam, what do you want?

Customer : __________________________. (informs what is needed)

Shop Keeper : How many kilograms of Onions do you need madam?

Customer : ___________. What is the price per kilogram? (Mentions quantity)

Shop Keeper :_______________________________.( informs the price)

Customer : just check your account, I am paying the amount through Google pay.

Shop Keeper : Ok madam. I received money. _______________. (Expresses gratitude)

2. (Conversation between a student and his class teacher)

Rabiya : ………………………………. (seeks permission to enter the office)

Class Teacher : …………………………What is the matter Rabiya? (gives permission)

Rabiya : Madam, I am suffering from fever from yesterday… Would you please sanction me
leave for two days madam?

Class Teacher: …………………….. (gives permission)

Rabiya: : …………………….( expressing gratitude)

IDIOMS AND PHRASES Question No.29 [2 Marks]

Idioms and Phrases are group of words which have a different meaning when used together.

Ex. The council suggested that the only way to get rid of the criminal was to dismiss the guard.

Get rid of = to free yourself from, to remove someone.

Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate expressions given in brackets.

1. The criminal was asked to run away. But the criminal said that people would ___________ on
him if he did so. He also said that he had ___________ of working.
(Got out of the way, turn their backs, be hanged)

Answer: turn their backs

Got out of the way

2. Marcus knew that he would win but he didn’t want ……………………… a single vote. All
the while Roof weighed down with guilt, pretended …………………………
(to be in high spirits, to throw away, pass by)
Answer: to throw away

To be in high spirits

3. Tammana ____ the idea of composing ballads and singing them, to avenge Basavaiah. On
the other hand Basaaiah also tried to ____ but could not do so.

(Follow suit, withstanding strains, hit upon)

Answers: hit upon, follow suit

 COHESIVE LINKERS Question No 30

Linkers or linking words are the words which are used to connect words, phrases, clauses, and
sentences.

Question: Fill in the blanks with the right linker.

1. Japanese are said to be well-mannered _________ they respect each other’s privacy. You can
conduct your most confidential business transactions and love-quarrels in public _______ in
perfect privacy. Anybody could listen in ________ nobody does. _________ a telephone-
receiver is a man’s castle in Japan.

(Yet, therefore, but, because)

Answer:
2. Rivalry between Tammanna and Basavaiah looked like healthy competition in the beginning.
_______ it rose to such a pitch _______ they started competing in buying each acre of land in
the village. _______ no land in the village was left for buying. Even then Basavaiah was not
happy _______ he had 200 acres less than Tammanna.

(because , finally, gradually, that)

3. Cycling made women independent __________ it reduced their dependence on men.

______________ it gave them a sense of freedom. ________ they had to put up with vicious
attacks on their character. ___________ all women in Pudukottai learnt cycling.
(Moreover, as, even then, but)

NOTE MAKING Question No: 31.

Read the short passage carefully.

Identify the main points.
Remember the essential details.
Fill in the blanks with essential details.
There are three methods of rice cultivation. They are broadcasting, drilling and transplanting.
The broadcasting method involves scattering of seeds by hand and it is practised in less fertile
hilly areas. In drilling method, seeds are drilled into the soil. This method is confined to peninsular
India. The transplanting method uses seedlings grown in seed beds for four weeks. It requires
abundant supply of labour and water but gives higher yields.
2. The energy is the primary input in the production of goods and services. The wheels of
progress move with the flow of energy. On the basis of their nature, the sources of energy
are of two types: conventional and non-conventional. Coal, petroleum, natural gas and
electricity are the conventional energy sources. These are limited and exhaustible in nature.
The sun, wind, tides, geothermal energy and bio-gas are the sources of non-conventional
energy. These sources are renewable in nature.

Sources of Energy

non-conventional
1
Ex:
Ex: In natu

2 5 8
Exhaustible

3 wind

Naturalgas
6

4
geothermalpower

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 WRITING A LETTER OF APPLICATION

(Question No: 32 [5 Marks])

Carefully read the advertisement and note down

1. To address
2. Name of the news paper
3. Post/ position
4. Prescribed qualification

1. Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which appeared

in ‘The Times of India’ dated May 24th 2021.
(Write XXX for name and YYY for address.)
ROYAL ENFIELD WANTED
Receptionist
Qualification: II PUC with computer knowledge of Kannada, English and Hindi
languages is must
Apply immediately to,
The Manager Classic Motors, BB Road, Guttahalli, Bangalore-08
Answer:
XXXX
YYYY
24th May 2021
The Manager
Classic Motors
BB Road, Guttahalli
Bangalore 08

Respected Madam/ Sir,

Sub: Application for the post of a receptionist.

Ref: Your advertisement in ‘The Times of India’ dated 24th May, 2021.

I am writing to apply for the post of receptionist as advertised in the newspaper. I

have passed my PUC with a first class. My detailed resume and photocopies of marks cards
are enclosed with this letter for your consideration. As I have required qualification and
experience, request you to consider me for the post and to oblige.

I look forward to hear from you soon.

Thank you.
 Yours faithfully,

(Signature)

(XXXX)

Encl: i) Resume

ii) Photocopies of marks cards

Resume

Name: XXXX

Father’s name: AAAA

Date of Birth/Age: 18 years

Permanent Address: YYYY

Nationality: Indian

Languages Known: kannada, English, Hindi

Educational Qualification:

Name of the Board/ Year of Marks obtained Max. subjects

Exam University Passing marks
SSLC SSLC board 2015 421 600 K, E, H,
SC, Math,
Social
PUC PU board 2017 422 600 K, E,
HEBA

Additional Qualification: Basic and advanced course in computers.

Experience: worked as a receptionist at Jawa Perak showroom from 2018 to march2020.

Hobbies: Reading, Writing Poems

Place: YYYY

Date : 24th May, 2021 Sd

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 SPEECH WRITING
OR
REPORT WRITING (Any one) Question No 33[5 Marks]
Speech writing: A speech is an oral communication which is usually made in public either on a
formal or on an informal occasion.
Remember: speech differs according to the audience that we are speaking to, according to the
topic that we are speaking about and acc
Note: Study the topic given for speech writing.
Identify the audience and the occasion.
Preferred Structure: Beginning (Introduction):
Include the address to the audience.
Introduce the topic that you are going to speak
Mention the occasion
Middle (Body):
Include the details of the subject of speech.
Avoid the repetition of the points.
End (Conclusion):
Include the summary of the main points.
Conclude with a compelling remark.
Say thanks to the audience.

1. You are the secretary of your College Union. You have invited the District Commissioner
as the chief guest for the College Day. Based on the following details about him, write a
speech in about 100 words to introduce him at the function.
Name : Dr Niranjan
Birth place: Bangalore
Education : M.B.B.S. from Bangalore University I.A.S. ----2005 batch
 Profile: Started career as an I.A.S. probationer. Posted as Asst.Commissioner to Haveri-Got
the budget sanctioned for city Drinking water project and earned good name. Now D.C. in your
town.
Answer: Good morning everyone. Respected Principal, beloved teachers, my dear friends, ladies
and gentlemen, it gives me immense pleasure to address you. As the secretary of College Union,
it is a great honor and privilege to be able to introduce you today’s chief guest Dr Niranjan, on
this auspicious occasion of the College Day.
Dr Niranjan was born in Bangalore and studied in this Garden City only. He received his
M.B.B.S. degree from Bangalore University. And he passed I.A.S. in the year 2005. Dr Niranjan
started his career as an I.A.S. probationer. Then posted as an Assistant Commissioner to Haveri.
As an Asst. Commissioner he got the budget sanctioned for city drinking water. This was his
remarkable achievement and it brought him a good name. He has distinguished himself as a
sincere officer. We are very fortunate to have an honest and sincere officer like Dr Niranjan as
our District Commissioner.
I am sure that you will all enjoy his words of wisdom.
Thank you everyone for providing this opportunity

2. Imagine you are the secretary of Eco Club of your college. On the occasion of “World
Environment Day” you are required to give a speech on the need for awareness to preserve
nature. Based on the following information write a speech in about 100 words.
- need for conservation

- cause of destruction

- depletion of ozone layer

- health hazards.

Answer:

Good morning everyone.

 Respected Principal, my beloved lecturers and dear friends, as you all know that every
year, on 5th June is celebrated as “World Environment Day”, it is celebrated to create awareness
in order to take a positive environmental action to protect nature and planet earth.

As the secretary of the Eco Club of this institution,I stand before you to present some of
my views on the “World Environment Day”. Every one of us know the importance of nature. It
consists of all living beings on earth, which are mutually dependent on each other. Because of the
pollution some birds and animals are on the verge of extinction. So, there is an urgent need for
the preservation of nature. The increasing number of vehicles and industries is leading to the
excessive release of carbon dioxide. This is not only responsible for the depletion of ozone layer
but also causing many health hazards. Man, birds and animals all depend on plants and trees. On
this great day I humbly request all of you to plant trees and inspire others to do so. With this, I
would like to conclude my speech.

Thank you one and all.

REPORT WRITING:

It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. A graph provides an in-depth information about
variety of things. They help us to compare and contrast various facts and figures.

Steps involved: i) Analyze and decide on the tense in which report has to be written.

ii) Note the important details

iii) While writing, make sure that each sentence is related to another, and this is
possible by using referential words such as ‘it’, ‘this’, that, etc.

1. A survey was conducted to know why people travel to work by bicycle or car in India and the results
are shown in the following pie chart. Using the data, write a report in about 120 words.

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 Answer: In the given pie charts, the first one shows the reasons why some people
prefer to cycle to work, and the second gives reasons of those who choose to go to
work by car.

The highest percentage (30%) of those who favor cycling say that this is because riding
a bicycle to work is healthier than driving. The same number of people, 30% say that
they cycle to work because it causes less pollution. 13% of people cycle to work
because it is cheaper than driving. Surprisingly, a similar amount of people said that
they cycled to work because it is faster than travelling by car. In contrast to this, the
percentage who prefer to travel by car because it is more comfortable is 40%. The two
least important reasons for going to work by car, with 14% and 11% respectively, is
that people need to carry things to work and that it is safer than cycling to work.
Finally, 16% say they prefer driving because it is faster than cycling. This contrasts
with the cyclists who ride to work because it is faster than driving.

In general, it seems that the majority of people who cycle to work do this for health
and environmental reasons. By contrast, those who travel by car want to have a more
comfortable journey over longer distances.

PRONOUNS Question No: 34

Definition: Pronoun is a word used instead of a noun. Pronouns are used in order to
avoid the repetition of nouns.

Personal pronouns I, We, You, He, She, It, They

Possessive pronouns My, Our, Your, His, Her, Its, Mine, Ours, yours, Theirs,
Hers,

Reflexive pronouns Myself, Yourself, Himself, Itself.

Interrogative pronouns Who, Whom, Whose, What, which,

Relative pronouns Who, That, Which,

Demonstrative This, There, That, Those.

pronouns

Distributive pronouns Each, Every, Either, Neither.

Indefinite pronouns Anyone, Anybody, Someone, Somebody, No one, Nobody.

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Q. What do the underlined words in the following paragraph refer to?

1. Salim took the rare looking bird to his uncle and asked him what kind of bird it was. His uncle
examined it and was unable to satisfy Salim’s curiosity. He took Salim to W.S.Millard, who was
surprised to see such a young boy keen about birds. Millard took Salim and showed him many
stuffed birds at the society, where he worked.

Him: ................ It: ................ who: ...................... where: ......................

2. Hans offered to go with volunteer team which was going back into the sea to rescue the lone
survivor who had been left behind. Hans’s mother pleaded him not to go, as he was all that she
had in the world.

1. which : _ _ 2.who : _

3. Him: _ _ __ 4. She : _ __

Arrangement of Jumbled Segments

Q. no35

Note: Follow word order. Subject (Nouns, Pronouns) and Predicate (Verb, verb phrases/
complement)

Q Rewrite the jumbled segments to form a meaningful sentence.

1. can’t earn / labour / you / stone palaces / by honest

You can’t earn stone palaces by honest labour.

2. Don Gonzalo/ handkerchief / his / used / as a shoe brush

Don Gonzalo used his handkerchief as a shoe brush

3. another shilling / got up / gave / Roof / each man / again / and

Roof got up again and gave each man another shilling.

4. that is/ near/ far / all /becomes

All that is near becomes far.

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 II PUC ENGLISH
Model Question Paper -1
Time: 3Hours 15Minutes Max.Marks:100

Instructions:
a. Follow the prescribed limit while answering the questions.
b. Write the correct question number as it appears on the question paper.
c. One-mark questions attempted more than once will be awarded zero.
d. Answer to question number 24(a–j) and 25(i-iii) should be in sequence and at one
place.
e. For multiple choice questions choose the correct answer and rewrite it.
I. Answer the following in a word, a phrase or in a sentence each. 12X1=12
1. Who according to Julietis ‘dayinnight’?
2. How long had the prisoner in‘Too Dear!’remained in the prison?
3. According to the speaker in ‘On Children’, life does not go
a. swift b. backward c. far
4. How old was Don Gonzalo, when he had been to America?
5. Whom did Dona Laura’s parents want her to Marry?
6. Where according to the speaker in ‘When You Are Old’ does love hide his face?
7. What did Basavaiah and his people forcibly acquire in ‘The Gardener’?
8. Mention any one aspect of nature that makes this earth a heaven in ‘Heaven, If You Are Not
Here On Earth’.
9. When the bowing Gentlemen transform themselves into do savages in ‘Japan and Brazil
Through A Traveler’s Eye’?
10. ‘The Avenida Presidente Vargas’ in Brazil is described as__by the narrator of ‘Japan and
Brazil Through ATraveler’ s Eye’.
a. The worst place of all
b. A beautiful place
c. A hazardous place
11. Which Political party did Marcus I be represent in ‘The Voter’?
12. Name the secondary school teacher addicted to cycling in ‘Where There Is A Wheel’.
II. Answer any eight of the following questions (choosing at least two from poetry) in a paragraph of

80–100words. 8X4=32

13. Juliet’s beauty was too rich for use. How does Romeo elaborate this?
14. Why was the council forced to alter the execution of the criminal in ‘Too Dear!’?
15. How does the speaker describe the characteristics of children in ‘On Children’? Explain.

16. What makes Dona Laura remark Don Gonzalo to be an ill- natured old man in ‘A
Sunny Morning’? Give reasons.
17. Give an account of Don Gonzalo’s cousin’s glorious death as narrated by Don Gonzalo
in ‘A Sunny Morning’
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 18.Narrate how the speaker portrays his beloved’s future in “When You Are Old’.
19. Trace the changes in the life of the plantation owner after the arrival of the old man in
‘The Gardener’.
20. Describe the war between the drivers and pedestrians as explained by the narrator in ‘Japan
and Brazil Through A Traveler’s Eye’
21. Bring out the activities of Marcus Ibe and the villagers on the day of the election in ‘TheVoter’.
22. Explain the role of cycling in empowering the rural women of Pudukkottaiin, ‘Where
There Is A Wheel’.
III. Answer the following in about 200 words. 1x6=6
23. Inspite of ‘committing a murder’ the criminal leads a comfortable life. Explain with reference to
‘Too Dear!’.
OR
‘Heaven is a product of human effort’. How is this brought out in ‘Heaven, If You Are Not Here On
Earth’?
OR
‘Cycling has a direct link to personal independence. ‘Describe with reference to ‘Where There Is A
Wheel’.
IV. Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it. 10x1=10
Japan is an island country in the North Pacific Ocean. It lies off the North east coast of main land Asia and
faces the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR), Korea and China. Four large Island and thousands
of smaller ones make up Japan. The four major islands–Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu and Shikoku– form a
curve. More than 120 million people are crowded on these Islands, making Japan one of the most densely
populated countries in the world.
The Japanese call their country Nippon or Nihon which means “Source of the Sun”. The name Japan may have
come from ‘Zipangu’, the Italian name given by Marco Polo, a venetian traveler of the late 1200’s. Marco Polo
had heard of the Japanese Islands while traveling through China. Life in Japan reflects the culture of both the
East and the West. The Japanese have always placed great importance to their clothes, though most of them
wear western style of clothing outside, they still wear traditional garment which is called ‘Kimonos’ and is
compulsorily worn during festivals, on holidays, and on other special occasions, a Japanese man ever wears
wide, pleated trousers called ‘Hakama’ with a short wide sleeved coat called a Hoori. Traditional Japanese
foot wear includes wooden clogs called ‘Geta’ and flat sandals known as ‘Zori’. The main food of the Japanese
people is rice. It is often boiled and eaten with pickled vegetables. Japan’s oldest religion is ‘Shinto’ which
means the way of the Gods. It is the ir native religion and dates from pre historic times. Shintoists worship
many gods called ‘Kami’ which are found in mountains, rivers, rocks, trees and other parts of nature.
World War II left Japan completely defeated. Many Japanese cities lay in ruins, industries were shattered and
Allied Forces occupied the country. But the skillful Japanese people worked hard to overcome the effects of
the war. By the late 1960’s Japan had become a great industrial nation. The success of the Japanese economy
has won the admiration of countries through the world. Today, few people enjoy a higher standard of living
than do the Japanese.

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24. Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a sentence each.
a. Mention any one of the countries facing Japan.
b. From which language did the name ‘Japan’ originate?
c. Name the traditional garment of Japanese.
d. Which popular traveler’s name is mentioned in the passage?
e. What does the word ‘Geta’ mean?
f. Give the meaning of ‘Shinto’.
g. Japanese are highly_ (admire/admired) all over the world.
h. Who revived the loss faced by Japan during the II World War?
i. Add prefix to the word ‘occupied’ to form its antonym.
j. Who occupied Japan after the World War II?

25. Read the following lines and answer the questions: 3X1=3
Bangle sellers are we who bear
Our shining loads to the temple fair…Who will buy these delicate, bright Rainbow–tinted
circles of light?

Lustrous tokens of radiant lives,

For happy daughters and happy wives.
i. Who bear the shining loads to the temple fair?
ii. ‘Our Shining loads’ refers to
a. bangles. b. fair. c. rainbow.
iii. For whom are these tokens of radiant lives meant?
V. 26.Complete the following by filling in the blanks using the right form of the verb given in brackets:

3X1=3

Sheela Rani Chunkath’s main aim was to make literacy reach every village. So, mobility _
_(include) as a part of literacy drive. Loans_ _(provide) for women to buy cycles. Specific duties
_(allot)to each block to promote this drive.

27. Report the following conversation. 5X1=5

DonGonzalo : I want a bench to myself, Juanito.

Juanito : But there is none.

DonGonzalo : Who has occupied my usual bench?
Juanito : There are three priests sitting over it.
DonGonzalo : Send them away.

5
6
28. Complete the following dialogue. 4X1=4
(Conversation between courier assistant and Pooja.) CourierAssistant
: Hello! Is it 9393935711
Pooja : _(replies)
Courier Assistant : There is a parcel for you _(enquires about locality)
Pooja : (gives direction)
CourierAssistant : I’ll_ _(replies)

29. Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate expression given in brackets. 2X1=2

(take recourse, hit upon, sucked in)

The quarrel between Tammanna and Basavaiah had_ _all their supporters. Tammanna was

advised to_ _to the police. Such a war had become inevitable in that village.

30. Fill in the blanks with the right linker: 4X1 German

sovereigns used to run gaming houses._ _some years ago they were forbidden to do so

_these gaming houses did so much harm. . _there was no

one to stop the prince of Monaco _he remained with a monopoly of the business.

VI. 31. Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling in the boxes given

below: 8X½=4

George Bernard Shaw, an Irish born dramatist, critic and essayist rank s as one of the most important
literary figures of the 1900’s. Shaw was born in Dublin on July26th,1856. He moved to London in 1876
and became a music critic. In 1884 he founded the Fabian Society, an organization of socialists, who
believed that political and economic change could be gained by reform. In remarkable career that
covered nearly six years, Shaw wrote over fifty plays. Most of his plays are comedies. Bernard Shaw won
the noble prize for literature in 1925.

5
7
 George Bernard Shaw born in

1 on July26,1856

an irish born

2 Critic 3

founded

Believed

AndGainedby
5 EconomicChange

Won
in In 8

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32.Write a letter of application in response in the following advertisement which appeared in “The Times of
th
India” dated 20 March 2020.

Reputed Multispecialty Hospital is looking out for a smart Front Desk Manager.
Fluency in English and Kannada is must.
Candidate should be graduate with computer knowledge.
Apply within a week to:Republic Multispecialty Hospital, Langford gardens,
Richmond Town,Mangalore.

32. Imagine you are the Sports Secretary of your College Sports Club.On the occasion of Inter

College Basketball tournament’s inaugural function, you are given the responsibility of welcome

address and you are required to introduce the Chief Guest Mr.Suraj Singh. Using the following

profile, write the speech of introduction.

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8
 Native of : Punjab
Education : M.P.Ed, from DelhiUniversity.
Achievements : a) Led Indian Team in Common wealth Games
b)Won Championship in Asian Games with him as Captain
c)Popular Coach and Trains above eighteen teams

OR
The following pie charts represent information about the percentage of marks scored by boys and girls in

English at different types of questions at the II PU preparatory examination. Based on the information,

write a report in about 120 words.

BOYS
5%
Descriptive Descriptive

Objective Objective

Grammar Grammar

Speech Speech

VII. 34. What do the underlined words in the following extract refer to? 4X1=4

Japanese are well mannered people. When in Japan, we can significantly notice their mania for bowing.

Butit is quainter, formal and oriental. In the family, the wife bows to her husband, the child bows to his

father. Even the conductors of local trains, march to the middle of the coach and start their work after

they bow ceremoniously in both directions.

1. their: 2.it: _
3. her:_ 4. they:

35. Rewrite the jumbled segments to form a meaningful sentence. 1

In /motorcars/extremely/are/Brazil/expensive

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 II PUCENGLISH
ModelQuestionPaper-2

Time: 3Hours 15Minutes Max.Marks:100

Instructions:
a. Follow the prescribed limit while answering the questions.
b. Write the correct question number as it appears on the question paper.
c. One mark questions attempted more than once will be awarded zero.
d. Answer to question number 24(a–j) and 25(i-iii)should be in sequence and at
one place.
e. For multiple choice questions choose the correct answer and rewrite it.
I. Answer the following in a word, a phrase or in a sentence each. 12X1=12

1. Whom does Romeo refer to as ‘snowy dove’?

2. Mention any one of the sources of the king’s revenue in ‘Too Dear!’.

3. Where according to the speaker do the souls of children dwell in ‘On Children’?

4. ‘The Silver Maiden’ in ‘A Sunny Morning’ refers to

a. Petra. b. Dona Laura. c. the ballet dancer.

5. What according to Dona Laura had made peace between Don Gonzalo and herself?
6. According to the speaker, but one man had loved the----------------------of his beloved in

‘When You Are Old’.

a. Pilgrim soul b. soft look c. beauty

7. When did Tammanna forget all his songs and ballads in ‘The Gardener’?
8. Where according to the poet does the tender sunshine lean on, in ‘Heaven, If You Are Not

You Are Not Here On Earth’?Here On Earth’? You Are Not Here On Earth’? You ArNere

On Earth’?

9. Which animal bowed to the narrator in ‘Japan and Brazil Through A Traveler’s Eye’?
10. Mention any one of the features of the war between drivers in Brazilin ‘Japan

and Brazil Through A Traveler’s Eye’.

11. Name the contestant from the Progressive Organization party in ‘The Voter’.
12. What was sanctioned by the UNICEF to the Arivoli Womena ctivistsin ‘Where There is A

Wheel’?

II. Answer any eight of the following questions (choosing at least two from poetry) in a

paragraph of 80–100words. 8X4=32

13. How does Juliet wish to make Romeo immortal? Explain.

14. Why does the criminal refuse to go away from prison? Give reasons.
 15. What according to the speaker is the role of parents in ‘On Children’? Describe.
16. Narrate in brief the story told by Dona Laura about her friend’s end in‘ A Sunny Morning’.
17.Trace the circumstances that led to the separation of the gallant lover and the silver maiden in
‘A Sunny Morning’.
18. How does the speaker explain that he is different from others in “When You Are Old’?
19. Describe the means adopted by Basavaiah to surpass Tammanna’s popularity in ‘The
Gardener’.
20. Bowing is quainter, more formal and also infectious’. Explain with reference to ‘Japan
and Brazil Through A Traveler’s Eye’.
21. Give a brief account of Roof’s meeting with the POP Campaign Team in ‘The Voter’.
22. Bring out the definite economic implications of cycling as highlighted in ‘Where There Is A
Wheel .

III.Answer the following in about 200words. 1x6=6

23.’You can’t build stone palace by honest labor’ . Elaborate with reference to‘Too Dear!’.
OR
‘Heaven lies all over’. Explain with reference to ‘Heaven, If You Are Not Here On Earth’.
OR
Explain the role and views of N.Kannammal in promoting cycling movement in‘Where There Is A
Wheel’.
IV. Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it. 10x1=10
Brazil is the largest country in South America, and the second largest river in the world, the Amazon is here.

It has the world’s largest rain forest, arid deserts in the North east, and rolling grasslands in the South.

Crowded cities contrast with remote are as that have never been explored. The country has many well

develop industries and a huge, successful agricultural base, but many people live in poverty. SoBrazil is called

a land of opposites.

Rio carnival known as one of the world’s largest and most spectacular festivals is held just before Lent every

year in Brazil. During this festival, processions of highly decorated floats, and colourful singers, musicians

and dancers with imaginative costumers fill the streets. Brazilians have a strong liking for football, either as a

player or spectators. The national football team of Brazil has won the world cup many times.

Brazil is a leading producer of Cocoa beans, coffee, Oranges and sugarcane,and is one of the largest growers of

soyabeans and bananas. The Samba, one of the world’s most popular dances originated in Brazil. The Samba

was first danced in Brazil, at carnival time and became extremely popular in the United States and European

in the early 1940’s. It is a simple dance performed by couples by swaying their bodies in back ward and

forward steps.

A vast network links Brazil’s main Centers. Brazil has one of the world’s largest national air network. Cities

are expanding their subways due to large population. About one third of Brazil cars are run on the so called‘

green petrol’ which is made from fermented sugar cane. As it burns less carbonmonoxide than petrol when it

is burned it is less harmful to the environment and in reducing pollution.

 24. Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a sentence each.
a. Name the second largest river in the world.
b. What contrasts the crowded cities of Brazil?
c. Brazil is called the Land of .
a. Sports b.Agriculture c.Opposites
d. When is Rio Carnival held in Brazil?
e. Which sport is liked by the majority of people in Brazil?
f. Who has won the world cup many times?
g. Mention any one of the leading products of Brazil.
h. Add prefix to the word ‘explored ’to form its antonym.
i. The Samba has gained_ (popular/popularity)all over Europe.
j. What is‘ green petrol’ made from?

25. Read the following lines and answer the questions: 3X1=3
Green pastures she views in the midst of
the dale, Down which she so often has tripped
with her pail; And a single small cottage, a nest like
a dove’s The one only dwelling on the earth that
she loves.

i) Where does she view the green pastures?

ii) What is the single cottage compared to?

iii) ‘The only dwelling’ refers to her

a. pasture. b. dove. c. cottage.

V.26.Complete the following by filling in the blanks using the right form of the verb given

in brackets: 3X1=3

Cycling became popular among the women of Pudukkottai. With freedom and
independence, self-confidence———(develop).Many tasks————(carry)out
simultaneously and dependence on men for mobility——(reduce)to a great deal.

27. Report the following conversation. 5X1=5

Dona Laura : Do you hunt?
Don Gonzalo : Yes, every Sunday I go to one of my estates.

Dona Laura : I am Surprised!

Don Gonzalo : I really do. I can show you a wild boar’s head in my study.
28. Complete the following dialogue. 4X1=4
(Ram and Sam meet each other after the Lock Down.)
Sam : Hello Ram, Good evening.
Ram: _ (responds to greeting)
Sam : _ (enquires about his job)
Ram: I am working from home. What about you?
Sam : _ _(replies)
Ram: _ (leave taking)
Sam : Bye. See you some time.

29.Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate expression given in brackets 2X1=2

(follow suit, with standing strains, hit upon)

Tammana_ _the idea of composing ballads and singing them,to avenge

Basavaiah. On the other hand Basaaiah also triedto _but could not do so.

30.Fill in the blanks with the right linker: 1X4=4

There was no executioner nor a guillotine to execute the criminal. _it

was decided to imprison him for life. _the only problem was that there was no

suitable prison for a man sentenced to life. _ they found a small room

_ kept the criminal there.

{and ,hence, but, however}

VI .31.Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling in the boxes

given below: 8X½=4

There are about 250 species of turtles and tortoise existing on the earth. They are reptiles with hard

shell and are found from the tropics to temperate regions. Turtles live in water and tortoises live on

land. There are seven species of sea turtles. The largest is leather back, which grows to1.8 m long

and weighs 680 kgs. The largest tortoises are the giant Galapagos and Aldabra of the Pacific and

Indian Oceans; these species can weigh more than 250kgs and live for more than 150 years.

Tortoises and Turtles Number of species

1
 found

2
Temperateregion

Tortoise Turtles
Live Live

3 4

Largest Largest

5 6
GiantGalapagos

Weigh Weigh

7 8

32. 32. Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which appeared
th
in “The Times of India” dated 10 March 2020.
Reputed International school requires teachers to teach Maths/Science and English
Post graduates with B.Ed, preferred
Apply within 10days with copies of marks card to
The correspondent, Lion’s International Public School, Plot No.260, North Zone Estates,
Tumakur Road, Bengaluru-560089
33. .
 a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which appeared in “The Times
th
of India” dated 10 March 2020. 5

34. 33. Imagine you are the college Literary Club President. On the occasion of ‘National

Voters’ Day’ you are required to speak on ‘The Importance of Voting’. Write a speech in

about 100 words including the following points.

 Responsibility of a Voter
 Choosing the right Leader
 Educating others regarding voting.

OR
The following bar graph represents the gender wise percentage of voters of six districts of Karnataka
in 2018.Based on the information, write a report about in100words.

90%
86%
80%

60% 68%

50%
40%
40%

30%

20%
BENGALURUBENGALURU UDUPI
SOUTH NORTH
KANNADA

I. 34. What do the underlined words in the following extract refer to? 4X1=4

Samba is a popular Brazilian dance. It was first performed by Brazilian couples on the streets of Brazil
where the Rio carnival festival was held. It I sspectacular to watch them sway their bodies gracefully
to the music. Streets are decorated with huge balloons, which fly over their buildings. People flock
on the streets to watch this colourful event.
1. It: 2. Where:
3.Them : 3. Which:

35. Rewrite the jumbled segments to form a meaningful sentence. 1

On the/Monaco/borders of/France and Italy/lies

 Key to Model Question Paper 1

I. 1. Romeo
2. For a year
3. b. backward
4. Six years
5. The merchant
6. Amid a crowd of stars
7. 200 acres of Tammanna’s land
8. Roaring streams/ moonlight/ harvest
9. when the bus arrives/ while boarding the bus
10. a. the worst place of all
11. PAP
12. Fatima

II. 13. Romeo glorifies Juliet’s flawless beauty. He feels that Juliet teaches the torches to
burn bright. She appears brighter than the torches in the night. She looks like a rich
jewel hanging upon the cheek of an Ethiopian woman. Juliet’s beauty is too rich and
too dear on earth. She looks like a snowy dove while dancing with other girls. Romeo
is attracted to her stunning beauty. After the dance, Romeo wants to touch her soft
hands so that his rude hands would be blessed. He says that he had never seen such
a beauty till then. He doubts if he had loved anyone before. He falls in love with
Juliet at first sight.

14. Once a murder was committed in the peaceable toy kingdom. Such thing had not happened
before. The judges punished the criminal to have his head cut off. But Monaco had neither a
guillotine nor an executioner. So, a letter was sent to the French government to supply both.
The French government agreed to lend them for a cost of 16000 francs. As it was too dear,
Italy was approached. Even Italy’s offer of 12000 was costly. The king did not want to spend
so much money on the criminal. He feared riots if extra tax was collected for the purpose. So,
the committee asked one of the soldiers to do it in a ‘rough and homely’ fashion. But none of
the soldiers agreed as they had not been taught how to do it. Hence the council altered the
execution of the criminal into life imprisonment.

15. According to the speaker, the children do not belong to the parents. The Parents are not their
owners. Children are sons and daughters of life’s longing for itself. They come through parents
but from parents. They live with parents, yet they do not belong to parents.Parents can give
them their love but not their thoughts. Because, they have their own thoughts. Parents may
house their bodies but not their souls. The souls of children dwell in the house of tomorrow.
And children are like living arrows that are sent from the stable bows (Parents). Only stable
bows can help the children reach their goals.
 16. Don Gonzalo entered the park with Juanito. He was an old gentleman of seventy years. He was
gouty and impatient. His usual bench in the park was occupied. He wanted a bench for himself
in that public park. He was restless as none of the benches in the park were vacant. In his
attempt to look for a vacant bench, he walked towards the birds that were happily eating the
bread crumbs. As he was dragging his feet, he scared away the birds. Laura was upset and
questioned why he did so. Gonzalo said that it was a public park and he cared nothing. He
objected to the liberty with which she addressed him. Thus, he was unapologetic and rude.
This made Dona Laura remark him to be an ill-natured man, fussy and cross.

17. According to Gonzalo, his cousin was a gallant lover. He did not think twice and had duel with
merchant for Laura’s sake. But the merchant who was highly regarded in the locality was badly
wounded. Gonzalo, afraid of the consequences, fled and took refuge in cousin Gonzalo’s house.
Then he went toSeville and later to Madrid.From there he wrote letters to the Silver Maiden.
Probably they were intercepted by her parents. As the letters were unanswered, indespair, he
joined the army. He went to Africa and died in trench. He met a glorious death grasping flag
of Spain and whispering the name of his beloved Laura.

18. In this poem, the poet asks his beloved to think forward to a time when she would be old and
grey. She would no longer be beautiful. But a weak woman nodding by the fire. Then, the poet
asks her to read his love poems, sitting by the fire. The reading of those love poems forces her
to remember her own youthful beauty and the men who just loved physical beauty. She would
also remember the poet who loved her inner beauty. She would realize poet’s true love. But it
would be too late. He would be one among the crowd of stars or pacing upon the mountains.

19.The old man proved to be really useful to the owner of the plantation. He was well-versed in
agriculture. The petty thefts stopped and the income increased. The plantation expanded. The
owner’s lifestyle also changed. He became lethargic. He acquired many friends in his village
and in the neighbouring villages. He also developed all kinds of bad habits. His life became
crowded with colourful events. His wife felt all this strange. She couldn’t decide the result of
old man’s arrival – was for good or bad. She felt that life was getting out of hand.

20. The People of Brazil do not hurry and leisurely in nature. But as drivers, no speed is fast enough
for them. It seems gaining a tenth of a second is matter of grave importance. Though the
motor-cars are expensive they are abundant. Their number grows by leaps and bounds. So,
pedestrian’s life is becoming hazardous. As soon as a driver notices pedestrian step off a
pavement. He takes aim and accelerates . The pedestrian has to jump, leap, run. They are like
hunter and prey.Then driver and pedestrian smile amicably.

21. On the day of elections, the atmosphere in Umuofia was lively. A great day when people exercise
power. People were celebrating like a festival. Marcus Ibe was doing things in a grand style. He
had hired a high life band from Umuru. Many villagers danced to the music holding their ballot
papers. Roof and other campaigners were busy giving last minute advice to the voters. Marcus
was sitting in the owner’s corner of his long green car. He was smiling and nodding. Then,
Hundreds of his admirers shook his hands and congratulated him.
22. Cycling became a social movement in Pudukkottai. Women agricultural workers, quarry
labourers, nurses, balawadi and anganawadi workers, teachers, gem cutters and grama sevikas
learnt cycling and began to use. DC Sheela Rani Chunkath pushed the banks to provide loans
for buying bicycles. Cycling gave independence, freedom, mobility, self-respect and courage to
the women. It made them less dependent on men and buses for mobility. Women used bicycles
for selling agricultural products. They could carry more produce, cover more areas in less time
and reach unconnected areas. Thus, Cycling made life easy for women. The humble vehicle
brought drastic changes in their lives.

III 23. Once a murder was committed in the peaceable toy kingdom. Such thing had not happened
before. The criminal was awarded death sentence for committing murder. But Monaco had
neither a guillotine nor an executioner. The committee enquired with France and Italy to
supply both. While France demanded 16000 francs, Italy demanded 12000 francs to supply
both. The king of Monaco felt it was too dear. Because, Monaco was a tiny kingdom with a
population of just 7000. The taxes collected was not enough to manage his kingdom. He did
not want to spend so much money on the criminal. He feared riots if extra tax was collected
for the purpose. Even his soldiers refused to cut off the criminal’s head. In order to reduce
the cost, the death sentence was changed into life imprisonment.

The criminal was kept in a prison. A guard was appointed to watch over the criminal. He
had to fetch criminal’s food from the palace kitchen. After a year, the king noticed that 600
francs were spent on the criminal. The young and healthy criminal could live for another
fifty years. So, the committee dismissed the guard thinking that the prisoner would run
away. But he refused to go away. At last, without any choice, he was offered a pension.
Thus, the King of Monaco was a man without a decisive stand. Being worried about the cost
of the execution, he kept changing his mind in dealing with the criminal. This ensured a
comfortable life for the criminal

OR

The speaker of the poem effectively argues that we don’t need to seek heaven elsewhere.
As, the beauty of the nature makes the earth a heavenly place. He proves this by describing
roaring Strems, sunshine, moonlight and the harvest. According to him, the concepts of
God, nymphs and heaven are just myths. We, humans can transform this earth into a
heaven by following the path of virtue. The concept of heaven is an abstract idea. We can
have the heaven here on the earth itself by becoming ourselves gods and nymphs. The
poet expects us to develop noble and divine qualities so that the earth can be transformed
into a place of beauty like heaven.

OR

ArivoliIyakkam led literacy drive and cycling drive for rural women in Pudukkottai. It
encouraged women to learn cycling. It organized training camps, exhibitions and contests.
Women agricultural workers, quarry labourers, nurses, balawadi and anganawadi workers,
teachers, gem cutters and grama sevikas learnt cycling and began to use. Cycling became a
social movement. DC Sheela Rani Chunkath pushed the banks to provide loans for buying
bicycles. UNICEF sanctioned 50 mopeds for activists. Cycling gave independence, freedom,
 mobility, self-respect and courage to the women. It made them less dependent on men and
buses for mobility. Women used bicycles for selling agricultural products. They could carry
more produce, cover more areas in less time and reach unconnected areas. It gave more time
for selling the produce. Bicycle was used for reaching the work place and for carrying home
water pots. It increased their leisure time as well. Thus, Cycling made life easy for women.
The humble vehicle brought drastic changes in their lives.

IV. 24. a. USSR/ Korea/ China

b. Italian

c. Kimonos

d. Marco Polo

e. wooden clogs in traditional Japanese footwear

f. the way of the gods

g. admired

h. skilful Japanese people

i. unoccupied

j. Allied forces

25. i. bangle sellers

ii.a) bangles

iii. daughters and wives

V 26. Was included

Were provided

Were allotted

27. Don Gonzalo told Juanito that he wanted a bench to himself. Juanito reasoned /said that there
was none. Don Gonzalo asked him who had occupied his usual bench. Juanito said that there
were three priests sitting over it. Don Gonzalo told him to send them away.

28. yes, it is.

Could you tell me where should I (to come to give it)?
My home is next to Library.
Come within 5 minutes.
29. sucked in
Take recourse to
30. but
 Because
However
And
31. 1. Dublin
2. Dramatist
3. Essayist
4. Fabián
5. Political
6. Reform
7. Nobel prize
8. 1925
32.

XXXX
YYYY
21st Mar 2020
Republic Multispecialty Hospital,
Langford gardens,
Richmond Town, Mangalore.
Dear Madam/ sir,

Sub: Application for the post of front desk manager.

Ref: Your advertisement in The Times of India dated 20 Mar,2020

I am writing to apply for the post of front desk manager as advertised in the newspaper. I
have passed my BA with a first class. My detailed resume and photocopies of marks cards are
enclosed with this letter for your consideration. As I have required qualification and experience,
request you to consider me for the post and to oblige.

I look forward to hear from you soon.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

(signature)

(XXXX)

Encl: i) Resume

ii) Photocopies of marks cards

Resume

Name: XXXX
 Father’s name: AAAA

Date of Birth/Age: 22 years

Permanent Address: YYYY

Nationality: Indian

Languages Known: kannada, English, Hindi

Educational Qualification:

Name of the Board/ Year of Marks Max. marks Subjects

Exam University Passing obtained
BA Kuvempu 2019 70% 600 K, E, H,
SC, Math,
Social
PUC PU board 2016 420 600 K, E,
HEBA

Additional Qualification: Basic and advanced course in computers.

Experience: worked as a receptionist at Rajas’ clinic from 2019 to march2020.

Hobbies: Reading, Writing Poems

Place: YYYY SD

Date: 24th May, 2021 xxxx

33. Good morning everyone. Respected Principal, beloved teachers, my dear friends, ladies and
gentlemen, it gives me immense pleasure to address you. As the sports secretary of the College
sports club, it is a great honor and privilege to be able to introduce you today’s chief guest Mr. Suraj
Singh. He is our chief guest for this inaugural inter college basketball tournament.

Mr. Suraj Singh is a native of Punjab. He has completed his M.P.Ed. from Delhi University. He has
led Indian Basketball team in Commonwealth Games. It is a great achievement that under his able
captaincy, India has become champions in Asian Games. His achievements have made him a very
popular coach that he trains eighteen teams. He is a role model for everyone who wants to take
sports as a career.

I am sure that you will all enjoy his words of wisdom.

Thank you everyone for providing this opportunity.

OR

The given pie charts represent the percentage of marks scored by boys and girls in English. It gives
information about their scoring ability at different types of questions in preparatory examination.
The boys have scored 40% marks in objective type questions in contrast to girls who have secured
30% while answering similar type of questions. Both boys and girls have not fared well in
descriptive questions as they have scored just 15% and 10% respectively. Girls seem to have
managed to take a small lead while scoring in grammar type questions. Girls have secured 30%
and boys have scored 20% attempting grammar questions. Surprisingly, both have scored similar
percentage of marks in question on reported speech. They have secured 20% marks each.

Thus, it can be concluded that there is no sharp contrast in the scoring ability of boys and girls at
different questions. It can also be observed that their main strength is their ability in scoring good
at objective type of questions.

34. 1. Japanese

2. bowing

3. wife

4. conductors

35. Motor cars are extremely expensive in Brazil.

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