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FIRST UNIT TEST 2021/22

Std. – 10th Sub – English (LL) Marks: 20


Q.1. (A) Read the passage and carry out the activities: (10 Marks)
A1. State whether the following sentences are true or false. (2)
(a) The writer’s father was a medical professional.
(b) The writer’s house was near the garden.
(c) The magnificent trees constantly attracted squirrels.
(d) The writer was engrossed in various newspapers.

My father was a medical professional working for a private company in Raniganj in


West Bengal. The officers of the company were housed in individual bungalows inside a
large campus. Our house was in a corner of the campus. The officer’s club was adjacent to
the boundary wall of our garden. The compound was luxurious with green grass, colourful
flowers and a host of tall and majestic trees. The seasonal vegetables in the kitchen gardens
of the households and the magnificent trees constantly attracted squirrels and many species
of birds; a group of langurs had even made their den in an aswatha tree nearby. They had
all become a part and parcel of our existence and daily life.
A small incident on a Saturday afternoon left a profound effect on me and unfolded
before my eyes a whole new dimension to the wonders of God’s creation. It was a few days
into the Puja vacation. Just like for any other child, the holidays provided an opportunity
for me to become engrossed in various magazines and storybooks published specially for
children in the festive season.

A2. Describe the campus where the write’s family lived. (2)

A3. Find out describing words from the passage for the words given below. (2)
(i) …………….campus
(ii) …………….season
(iii) …………….flowers
(iv) ……… …...trees

A4. Do as directed. (2)


(i) The compound was luxurious. (Make it exclamatory)

(ii) Choose the correct ‘Question tag’ for the following sentence.
It was a few days into the Puja vacation.
(a) doesn’t it?
(b) was it?
(c) wasn’t it?
(d) isn’t it?

A5. Personal Response


Do you have a reading hobby? How do you pursue/follow it? (2)

1)
Q. 2. Read the extract and complete the following activities. (5 Marks)
A1. Complete the following. (2)
(i) The poet wants to keep his body …………………...
(ii) The bright road will lead to ………………...
(iii) The poet wishes the company of …………...
(iv) The poet prays to the Lord to help him stand for………………

Each day brings new beginnings,


Decisions I must make.
I am the only one to choose
The road that I will take.
I can choose to take the road of life,
That leads to great success
Or travel down the darkened road,
That leads to great distress.
Please open up my eyes, dear Lord,
That I might clearly see
Help me stand for what is right,
Bring out the best in me.
Help, Lord, to just say “no”
When temptation comes my way,
That I might keep my body clean
And fit for life each day.
When my teenage years are over,
I know that I will see
That life is lived its very best
With you walking next to me.

A2. Match the following sentences. (2)


A B
(i) The road of life (a) to see clearly
(ii) Travel down the darkened road (b) when temptation comes your way
(iii) The poet wants the god to open up his eyes (c) that leads to great distress
(iv) To just say no (d) that leads to great success

A3. Name the figure of speech in the following line.


That life is lived its very best (1)

Q. 3 Translation: (5 Marks)
(a) Translate the following words into your medium of instruction. (Any 4) (2)
(1) heritage (4) international
(2) merchant (5) action
(3) development (6) advice

(b) Translate the following sentences into your medium of instruction. (Any 2) (2)
(1) Nature is the art of God.
(2) We should protect our national wealth.
(3) Keep your character good and pure.
(4) Plant trees, avoid pollution.

(c) Translate the following idiom / proverb into your medium of instruction. (Any 1) (1)
(1) Action speak louder than words.
(2) Health is Wealth.
2)

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