2019 VI 11 1430 Seat No.
Time : 2½ Hours ENGLISH LANGUAGE-II
Subject Code
H 4 2 1
Total No. of Questions : 8 (Printed Pages : 8) Maximum Marks : 80
INSTRUCTIONS : (i) The question paper is divided into 4 Sections. A,
B, C and D. All the sections are compulsory.
(ii) Write the number of each question and sub-question
clearly.
(iii) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(iv) Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while
answering the questions.
Section A
(Reading Skills)
1. Read the following passage and answer the questions set below it : 5
In every society, there are certain norms and rules laid down as behaviour
patterns that have to be followed in order to live a harmonious, peaceful life.
But a number of people completely overlook even the most elementary
etiquette and manners and go about their usual duties without the least concern
on ‘What expected behaviour patterns’ are.
For example, manners begin at home is the starting point of our lives from
where we begin our journey to learn but more often than not, manners are
displayed everywhere but at home, because house becomes ‘free playground’,
where you do as you like, words like, ‘‘thank you’’, ‘‘sorry’’, ‘‘please’’, ‘‘may I’’,
become obsolete, and small courtesies and considerations take a back seat.
We should try to be well behaved no matter where we are, lending a helping
hand, where needed, standing in a queue and waiting our turn, not miss-
behaving with another person who is at the receiving end, being considerate
in our personal habits to those we with all, these things contribute to ‘good
behaviour and manners.’
Sometime just looking at the way a person conducts himself brings an awareness
as to what his/her home would be like, therefore, be careful how you behave,
it reflects your entire upbringing.
The saying, ‘Manners Maketh a man’ is apt in more ways than one ‘manners’
maketh the whole world a civilized place to live in, if there was no value
for etiquette and manners, we would all go back to living pre-historic lives
where the attitude of ‘survival of the fittest’ worked best.
(a) What helps us to lead a harmonious life in society ?
(b) Why should ‘manners’ begin at home ?
(c) Which words play an important part in being polite ?
(d) Give the meaning of the word ‘overlook’ in the passage in para 1.
(e) Find the word from the passage which means, ‘knowledge or perception
of a situation or fact’ in para 4.
2. Read the following passage and answer the questions set below it :
Smiles and tears are the counterparts of our feelings. One depicts joy, the
other sadness. A smile is the reflective action of a person. There are different
kinds of smiles, a genuine smile, a wicked smile, an innocent smile, a crooked
smile and so on :
A smile carries a depth of meaning. What cannot be put into words can be
conveyed with a smile. A simle reflects the mind of a person. A genuine smile
comes from the depth of one’s heart and can be seen not only on the lips,
but also in the eyes of a person. The eyes on the other hand, joins hands
to strengthen what cannot be uttered and our whole face mirrors our thoughts.
The most genuine smile comes from a child.
A smile reflects a person’s thoughts, It can convey warmth, friendliness,
sympathy, interest, consideration and understanding, Sometimes we come
across ugly faces, yet when they smile they radiate a unique charm that touches
your soul. A good saying to be remembered is ‘‘If someone does not give you
a smile, give him one of yours.
Tears, on the other hand, can be because of joy or sadness. They are the
outcome of one’s emotions, Tears too, reflect our feelings, but are often the
symbol of sorrow, misery, misfortune and despair. Tears of joy are very rare,
this takes place only when our joy knows no bounds. Some people shed false
tears, they mean nothing, they are just like those who have a crooked smile.
(A) On the basis of your reading the above passage, complete the following
statements : 3
(a) A genuine smile can be seen not only on the lips but ....................
(b) We can convey with a smile what....................................
(c) Tears are the often symbols of........................................
(B) Read the following summary of the passage and fill in each blank with
one word only. Write your answers with their corresponding
numbers : 4
Smiles and................1...................are the counterparts of our feelings. The
most genuine smile comes from a...............2.................., a unique charm
is radiated by...............3.............. faces too, when they smile. Tears reflect
our feelings of joy or sadness, but some shed...............4.................. tears,
they are just like those who have a crooked smile.
Section B
(Writing Skills)
3. You are Akil/Akila, the Sports Secretary of Lokmanya Tilak Higher Secondary
school, Margao. Your school is organising an inter-class basket ball tourna-
ment. Draft a notice to be displayed on the School Notice Board informing
the details and inviting students to participate. (about 50 words). 4
Or
Draft an invitation inviting your friend for the inauguration of your elder
brother’s ‘electrical shop,. You are Swarupa/Sarvesh. Your address is Radha
Nagar, Panjim Goa. (about 50 words).
4. You are James/Julia Fernandes residing at Housing Colony, Sanquelim Goa.
There are regular night thefts in and around your colony. Write a letter to
the Editor of ‘The Navhind Times’ drawing attention of the concerned
authorities towards this problem. (Use the full block format). 6
Or
You are Salina/Sandesh Shetye. Your address is Shree Niwas, opposite Bank
of India, Pomburpa, Goa, Your class went on a hike last week. Write a letter
to your friend telling him/her how you enjoyed it. (Use the full block format).
5. Write an essay in about 250 words on any one of the following topics : 10
(a) Narrate an unforgettable incident in your life.
(b) Hard work and determination................ A key to success.
(c) Watchful society against corruption—my views.
(d) Self discipline through sports.
(e) If I were the Prime Minister of India................................
(f) Importance of reading in one’s life.
Section C
(Grammar)
6. Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given in the
brackets : 6
(a) Prateek broke the vase. (Change the voice).
(b) You.....................stop smoking (Insert a suitable modal auxiliary).
(c) December is the coldest month of the year.
(Change to Comparative degree of comparison).
(d) When we.........................(listen) to the radio last night, the
lights..................(go) off.
(Use the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets).
(e) As soon as the monsoon started the farmers sowed the seeds.
(Use ‘No sooner...........................than’).
(f) Rama was too nervous to perform on the stage. (Use ‘so.................that’).
Section-D
(Textual)
7. (A) Read the following stanzas and answer the questions given below each
stanza. Answers should be brief, to the point and in complete
sentences : 12
(1) At first, the infant,
Mewling and puking in the nurse’s arms :
(a) What is the second stage of man’s life ?
(b) What does the word ‘Mewling’ mean in line 2 ?
(c) Name the poem in which the above lines occur.
(2) I was angry with my friend :
I told my wrath, my wrath did end :
(a) Who does ‘I’ refer to in the above lines ?
(b) How did the speaker’s anger disappear ?
(c) Explain the figure of speech in line 2.
(3) I kept waiting
for the thud
Of your crash as I
Sprinted to catch up.
(a) Who is the speaker in the above lines ?
(b) Why did the speaker ‘sprint’ ?
(c) What feeling does the poet express in the above lines ?
(4) They like to practise their airs and graces
And wait for the jellicle moon to rise.
(a) Who are being described in the above lines ?
(b) Explain : airs and graces.
(c) Name the poet of the poem in which the above lines
occur.
(B) Answer any two of the following questions in about 40-50 words
each : 6
(a) Bring out the stubborn nature of the old couple as depicted in
the poem by Tabish Khair.
(b) Why does the poet feel sad for the cranes ?
(c) What is Rabindra Nath Tagore’s dream for his countrymen ?
8. (A) Read the following passages and answer the questions given below each
passage. Answers should be brief, to the point and in complete
sentences : 12
(1) He had never heard of the place or of so odd a name. He checked
through the master file of street names :
(a) Who does ‘he’ refer to ?
(b) Which place had he never heard of ?
(c) Name the lesson in which the above lines occur.
(2) Agatha, almost collapsed, but safe, was gathered into her mother’s
arms :
(a) Who was Agatha ?
(b) What had happened to Agatha ?
(c) Where did the above incident take place ?
(3) They declared that it was absolutely impossible to induce the
elephants to work; they had given it up as a bad job !
(a) Who do ‘they’ refer to ?
(b) What work was assigned to the elephants ?
(c) Make a sentence of your own using the word ‘induce’.
(4) But you know your lines perfectly and once you’re out there
you’ll forget your nervousness.
(a) Who is the speaker in the above sentence ?
(b) To whom is the speaker advising ?
(c) Why is he nervous ?
(B) Answer any two of the following questions in about 40-50 words
each : 6
(1) What precautions did the king take before meeting the
hermit ?
(2) According to M. Hamel why were parents responsible for
children not having learnt the French language ?
(3) How did Datta replace the mutilated photograph ?
(C) Read the following sentences and rewrite them in the correct order as
in the lesson : 6
(a) He had not been able to rescue his colleagues, nor warn others
to escape before they too become fatally affected by radiation.
(b) The nuclear reactor exploded with such force that it shattered
a vast concrete shield.
(c) He could feel deadly radiation burning his throat, lungs and
eyes.
(d) He went in search of him in the reactor hall where he had last
seen him.
(e) He was taken to Pripyat Medical Unit and died soon afterwards.
(f) Back in the control room foreman Valeri Perevozchenko’s first
thoughts were for his colleague Khodemchuk.
