Bright Future Public School

Periodic II
ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
Class - XI Maximum Marks: 20
SECTION-A (Reading Skill )
Qus-1- Read the passage given below - 5

1. The difference in the ways of thinking and perception in the people of two different generations, which
results in behavioral differences and sometimes, conflict among them is usually called generation gap.
2. Generation gap is generally seen in the family between parents and their children. It is not only because of
the gap in age, but also because of the way parents react to a particular situation. Children being very
young and immature do not understand the way of thinking of their parents. In many cases, the parents,
even if they are matured, do not empathies with the changing values and thinking patterns of the modern
world. This creates a communication gap between these two generations.
3. Generation gap between parents and children is mostly caused by parents themselves. They do not talk
openly to their children and do not take part in solving their problems. This behavior gives the impression
about parents being authoritative persons, because they only dictate without understanding the problems
faced by their children. As a result, the children become mentally isolated from their parents. Some parents
become so busy with their work that they don't spend quality time with their family, which makes them
completely unaware of how their children are growing, what kind of mentality is being developed in them,
and so on. This ultimately creates a gap between them. They only realize it when it is too late.
4. Changes in technology have led to the generation gap in this modern world. Children tend to spend most of
their time with their digital devices and are so busy with social media, that they do not discuss their
problems with their parents. The internet provides solutions to most of the worldly problems. So children,
instead of contacting their own parents, seek the help of internet in case of any problem, thus again
reducing the communication, leading to a generation gap between them.
5. The generation gap has greatly increased these days because the time is changing fast and people find it
difficult to cope up with his change. The overcome this problem, parents should show interest in all matters
of their children and deal with them positively instead of just scolding them and leaving them alone to deal
with their problems. Giving time to the children, having open communication, and allowing the child to feel
free and not in any kind of pressure, will eventually reduce the generation gap to a tolerable extent.
Answer the following questions, based on the passage, above.
(a). How have parents been described in the above passage?
(i). Timid (ii). Authoritative (iii). Reliable (iv). Honest

(b). What is generation gap?

(c). Why do children not understand the way of thinking of their parents?

(d). The passage includes some words that are similar in meaning to each other. From the sets I-V

below, identify two sets of synonyms:

I. thinking and conflict II. general and particular

III. ultimately and eventually IV. scolding and reducing V. usually and generally

(e). Complete the sentence appropriately. Some parents do not spend quality time with their family

Because…………….
 SECTION-B (Writing and Grammar skill)

Qus-2- As the manager of Niti Institute of Excellence, Prabhuji Marg, New Delhi, you need to order books in
bulk. Write a letter to M/s Singh & Bros. Booksellers, Lucknow, placing an order for the books to be
supplied immediately. Sign yourself as Saurabh/Sujata. Write this letter in about 100-120 words. 3
Qus-3- Note Making: Read the passage given below: 3
1. Colour Therapy is a complementary therapy for which there is evidence dating back thousands of
years to the ancient cultures of Egypt, China and India. If we define it in simple terms, Colour is a
light of varying wavelengths, thus each colour has its own particular wavelength and energy.
2. Colours contribute to energy. This energy may be motivational and encouraging. Each of the seven
colours of the spectrum are associated with energy. The energy relating to each of the seven
spectrum colours of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet, resonates with the energy of
each of the seven main chakras/energy centers of the body. Colour therapy can help to re-balance
and/or stimulate these energies by applying the appropriate colour to the body.
3. Red relates to the base chakra, orange the sacral chakra, yellow the solar plexus chakra, green the
heart chakra, blue the throat chakra, indigo the brow chakra (sometimes referred to as the third
eye) and violet relates to the crown chakra.
4. Colour is absorbed by the eyes, skin, skull, our 'magnetic energy field' or aura and the energy of
colour affects us on all levels, that is to say, physical, spiritual and emotional. Every cell in the body
needs light energy - thus colour energy has widespread effects on the whole body. There are many
different ways of giving colour, including; Solarised Water, Light boxes/lamps with colour filters,
colour silks and hands on healing using colour.
5. Colour therapy can be shown to help on a physical level, which is perhaps easier to quantify,
however there are deeper issues around the colours on the psychological and spiritual levels. Our
wellbeing is not, of course, purely a physical issue. Fortunately, many more practitioners, both
orthodox and complementary, are now treating patients in a holistic manner.
6. Colour Therapy is a totally holistic and non-invasive therapy and, really, colour should be a part of
our everyday life, not just something we experience for an hour or two with a therapist. Colour is all
around us everywhere. This wonderful planet does not contain all the beautiful colours of the
rainbow for no reason. Nothing on this earth is here just by chance; everything in nature is here for a
purpose. Colour is no exception. All we need to do is to heighten our awareness of the energy of
colour, absorb it and see how it can transform our lives.
(a). On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, make notes on it using headings
and sub- headings.
Qus- 4- Fill right verb in the blanks to complete the sentences. 1
1. Mr. Simon, the great painter and philanthropist, __________ arrived. (has/have)
2. Bread and butter _________ his daily food. (is/are)
3. Yusuf and Rahul ________ __gone to the school fair. (have/has)
4. Slow and steady __________ the race. (win/wins)

SECTION-C ( Literature)

Qus-5- a. The story is called ‘The Adventure’. Compare it with the adventure described in ‘We’re Not Afraid
to Die….’ 2
b. Why do you think Professor Gaitonde decided never to preside over meetings again ? 2
Qus-6 - What is the poet’s feeling towards childhood? 2
Qus-7 - How do Shahid and the writer react to the knowledge that Shahid is going to die? 2