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QUESTION PAPER 11
Literature

English Language and

Time:3 hrs Max.Marks:80
LITERATURE.
General Instructions WRITING and
GRAMMAR
and
sections-READING,
contains THREE
guestion paper for each part.
nis based on specific
instructions

2. Attempt questions

Skills (20 Marks)

Section A: Reading
Through Unseen Passages (10)
Reading Comprehension who came to
text. had with a young lady
1. Read the following e n c o u n t e r she
this c o u r s e take?
described a n interesting "How long will
1. A piano teacher lady asked her,
The young i n s t r u m e n t s and that
music lessons. musical
inquire about to be able to play
in fashion and easy like, like...."
now
that it is
My father tells will be quick, fast
me
that
quickly. I want something of meticulous practiceto
I should learn one
would take a lifetime
it
teacher explained that
When the amused never came back.
needless to say, she
learn music, her
fell
face and those of us who succeed in any
venture
factor that distinguishes
2. The single most important
'instant coffee' attitude. Most
of us want results quickly.
is this
and those of us who don't worked up when things go wrong.
to reach the top immediately and get when a
words. We get upset, frustrated and angry
We want
are forgotten
Perseverance and patience and want to
a lot of effort and time. We get dejected
requires us to put in
skill or activity
give it up.
serves no good. For,
it doesn't solve the problem.
3. But such thinking
attitude. Success, real success and happiness
those with an 'instant coffee'
4. Life is tough for to knead the
a "bread-making' attitude. Those who are willing
come to those who have for
some more, wait
wait for hours for it to rise, only to punch it down and knead
dough, be eaten.
for it to rise again, and then bake it before it is ready to
another couple of hours
For every endeavour-whether in the area of career, academics
Nothing is instantaneo1is.
fitness or even in spirituality-it is a long arduous journey
music, sports, relationips, physical
5. Only if we are willing to put in the time, painstaking effort and have faith, can we get
results. If we don't accept this dificult-but-true fact of life, our lives will be far from beln
course
happy and fulfilling. For we may not make that extra effort which can change the
life dramatically, for the good.
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ajor problem with these 'instant coffee' solutions is

that invaiabiy
art-lived. If westubbornly reluse to give up this search for they solution,
6. T
are
short all
we do is end up on the wrong track. quick
A n s
r
w
following questions, based on the passaqe above.
e
the
/hy did the young lady wishing to learn piano not qgo back to her (1)
l Because the teacher was incompetent. teacher
(h) Because the young lady wanted to learn guitar.
cl Because the teächer told her that piano learning would take a lifetimne of practice.
al Because she did not have enough money.
Explain the "bread-making' attitude. (2)
Why does Success and hapiness come to those with this attitude? Answer in about
40 words.

Complete the sentence appropriately.

(1)
Theauthor supports....
)The passage includes some words that are opposites of each other. From the sets
(a)-(e) below, identify a set of antonyms. (1)

(a) Quickly and immediately (b) Amused and upset

(c) Dejected and happiness (d) Punch and knead
(e) Effort and instant

)Complete the sentence appropriately. According to the passage, the biggest

problem with 'instant coffee' solutions is that . . (1)
(vi) The writer uses the phrase instant coffee attitude. What does it consist of? Answer
in about 40 words. (2)
(vii) Select the inappropriate reasón for negating the instant coffee attitude. (1)
a) Short-ived (b) Ineffective
(c)Frustrating (d) Presence of mistakes
(vii) Who according to the author are the people who succeed in life? How are they
different from the rest? (1)
2. Read the following text. (10)
1. Obesity has been deined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2,
with extreme obesity defined as a BMI greater than 40 kg/m 2. Obesity is rapidly
becoming the leading cause of preventabledeath in the United States, with
obesity-related deaths projected to soon surpass deaths related to tobacco abuse.
The incidence of obesity has doubled in the United States since 1960, with
one-third of the adult population currently obese. Perhaps more alarming is the
increase in overweight children; over the past 25 years, this rate has risen from
6% to 19%.
2. Obesity is the next major epidemiologic challenge facing today's doctors, with.
the annual allocation of healthcare resources for the disease and related
comorbidities projected to exceed $150 billion in the United States. The
incidence of obesity has risen in the United States over the past 30 years; 60% of
adults are currently either obese or overweight. Obesity is associated with a
higher incidence of a number of diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular
disease and cancer. Consumption of fast iood, Trans Fatty Acids (TFAs), and
fructose-combined with increasing porton sizes and decreased physical
activity-has been implicated as a potential contributing factor in the obesity
crisis.
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T h e use of Body Mass Index (BMI) alone is oflimited utility for predicting
be
this m e a s u r e may
adverse cardiovascular outcomes,
but the utility of
and other
waist circumference
strengthened when combined with health initiatives have helped
m e a s u r e m e n t s . Certain public
ed to
dnthropomorphic to obesity.
factors contributing
identify and reduce s o m e of the
such initiatives have succeeded in
4. In New York City and Denmark, for example, diets. The obesih
r e m o v e TFAs
from residents'
passing legislation to reduce or as shifts will be seen
epidemic will likely change practice
for gastroenterologists,
disorders, disease severity and
in the incidence of obesity-related gastrointestinal
with previous epidemiologic
the nature of comorbidities. The experience gained
involved parties to expand needed health
problems such as smoking should help future generations from
initiatives and increase the likelihood of preventing
suffering the consequences of obesity.
2011-2014
Adult obesity prevalence by gender,

All Men Women

40

30
20
10

2 0 and older 20 to 39 40 to 59 60 and older

above.
Answer the following questions, based on the passage
(1)
(i) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.either... Or.
60% of the adult population in the USA is
'

(i) Fill in the blank. (4

The annual allocation of budget obesity and related diseases is
in the US for
.. . (projected to decrease by $150 million/projected to exceed $150 Billion)
caused States? Answer in 40 words. (2)
by obesity in the,United
(iii) What problems are
infer one medical problem caused by
(iv) Based on your understanding of the passage,
(1)
obesity. York City and Denmark? ()
(v) Which initiative has been taken in New
of the passage, choose the option that lists medical
(vi) Based on your understanding
(4)
problems caused by obesityY.
1. Heart diseases 2. Diabetes 3. Lung diseases
4. Cancer 5. Thyroid 6. Hormonal disorders
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 and 4 (c) 5 and 6 (d) All of these

(vii) How will the obesity epidemic change practice for gastroenteroloqists?Answer (2)
40 words. (1
true
Which of the following is not per passage? as
(viii) fa) Obesity is the most common amongst late teenagers in America.
termed as an epidemic.
(b) Obesity has been
in terms of the Waist Hip ratio.
(c) Obesity is defined
(d) Obesity is related to smoking.
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cection B:Writing Skills
and Grammar (20 Marks)
(20 Marks)
TEN twelve Grammar
mpleteANVY TEN
the
of of
blank
t h e blank following
by using the correct tasks, as
directed.
(10)
Fill inof the letter form of the
word in the
Subject:Complaint against misconduct. bracket, for the given
DearSit (1)

This
is espectfully submit that I
ainst the misconduct of the
.....
(write) this letter with extreme
sRead t given sentence government officials at
from an article.
rrection inthe sentence. Identify the
error and
workplace.
cOTont situation the problem of supply the
with overpopulation
crisis which is (1)
global. growing each passing comes under category or a
Use the
format
iven for your second.
response.
Error
Correction
chreva shared some information with
Report Shreya's question. Sneha about the location of
the bank. (1)
Chreya said, "Do you know where the
.Colect the correct nearest bank is?"
option to còmplete the narration of the
Divya: I am planning to buy a car dialogue. (1)
Arti: Which car do you intend to buy?
Divya: I intend to buy the latest model of
Arti: It is a wise decision. any popular company.
Divya told Arti that .
.. Then Arti asked her which car she intended to
buy. Divya said that she intended to
buy the latest model of any
company. Arti said that it was a wise decision popular
a) she was planning to buy a new
) she will buy a new car
car (b) she plans to buy a new car
) FIl in the blanks by
(d) she will be buying a new car
choosing the correct
option to
He. . .(will/may/shall) become the youngestcomplete given
the statement.
) ldentify the error in the given sentence and cricket player ever.
1)
After using the supply the correction. (1)
computer for a long time, looking into the distance for about five
minutes relaxed the eyes.
Use the
given format for your response.
Error Correction
A
ECt the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the
tollowing
He
line. (1)
nally decides to call her to know how she was.
Option Error Correction

(a) to

(b) was S

decided
decide
(d) call calling
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(vii) Select the correct option to fill in the blanks for the given line.
cooker today. (1)
There something wrong with the
(a) must be (b) should have been

(c) must have been (cd) could have been

(ix) Read the conversation below complete the sentence by reporting it correctly.
(1)
"Alas! I have broken my father's watch," said Amit.
Amit exclaimed sorrowfully that ...
(x) I can't stand it anymore. 1.. the furniture since breaklast.
(b) have been polishing
(1)
(a) am polishing
(c) have polished (d) was polishing
xi) Complete the line from a self- awareness song, by filling the blank with the correct
option. (1)
I do not want to have you
To fill the empty parts of me
I want to be full on my own.
I want to be so complete.
I... light a whole city
(a) could (b) need
(c) should (d) must
(xii) Identify the error in an online advertisement. (1

Jhankar Classes
New Delhi
If music is your passions, we are the right choice for
you.

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

Writing (10 Marks)

Note: All details presented in the questions are imaginary and created for assessment
purpose.
4. A. You are Ritika Sharma, a resident of Delhi. You often see various hoardings and
flyers calling out obesity and claiming to decrese weight in a stipulated time. You
feel, with the increase in choice of processed food and an inactive lifestyle, the
problem of obesity is rising. Write a letter to the Editor of 'The Times', Delhi,
expressing your concern regarding the issue and suggest measures that can be
taken to reduce the problem. (120 words) (5)
Or
B. Write a letter in 120 words to the Municipal Corporation, Agra, expressing Yo
concern aboutthe increasing risk of Malaria and Dengue in your area. You are
Abhimnayu Sikri of 202, M.G. Road, Agra.
and
5. A. The given bar graph shows the increasing use of skin care products by me
women over the period of three months. Write an
analytical paragraph
elaborating the given information in about 120 words
(5)
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Products used by men

Products used by women
Facewash Toner Sunscreen FacewashToner Sunscreen
35 35

30 30
25
20 20
15 Z
15

June July August 10

June July August

Or
and write an analytical paragraph on the data in 120
B. Read the following report
words. Single-use plastic water bottles cause dangerous substances to leach
into the soil and water. The bottles typically don't begin to break down for one
hundred years or even longer. Their decomposition may be speeded up by
extreme weather conditions, e.g. very hot or very cold temperatures.

Section C: Literature Textbook and

Supplementary Reading Text (40 Marks))
(5)
extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given.
6. Read the given What pleased me
always give that extra effort, Mr. Weiherer said.
A. "Richard would hours at night doing debate
was, here this person who put in three or four
was
other interests.
research with butterflies and his
research besides doing all his in bad sense'. He
continued, 'but not a
'Richard was competitive,' Mr. Weiherer sake or winning
for winning's
"Richard wasn't interested in winning
explained, wanted to do the best job he
Rather, he was winning because he
to get prize.
a
Making of a Scientist)
he wants to be the best." (The
could. For the right reasons, worker? (1)
Richard to be a hard
did Mr. Weiherer consider
i) Why which one correctly
(a)-(d) and identify
(i) Read the following descriptions
extract.
corresponds to the (b) An interview
(a) A review (d) A comment

(c) An analysis Weiherer call Richard a true winner. (1)

Mr.
Select the option that states why did Because he wanted to give his best.
(ii) interested in winning.
(b)
a) Becausehe wasn't (d) Both (a) and (b)
Because he wanted
to win a prize.
(c) (2)
Richard trying to win?
(iv) Why was
Or
those good old
nostalgically about
often heard reminiscing loaves of bread. Those eaters of
B. Our elders are
and their famous
Portuguese We still have amongst us
Portuguese days, the but the makers
a r e still there.

loaves might have

vanished,
bake the loaves.
Those age-old, time-tested
and those who The thud
has not yet been extinguished.
moulders
the mixers, the the furnaces
fire in his arrival in the morning,
furnaces still exist. The bamboo, heralding
the traditional baker's not alive, but the son still
and jingle of Maybe the
father is
s o m e places.
can still be heard in
These bakers are, even today, known as pader in
profession. (Glimpses of India)
carries o n the family reminiscing nostalgically?
often heard
What are elders
Goa.
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because
'time-tested'
that the furnaces
were
used.
(1
n e narrator says tested each time
before being
la) they had been thoroughly
of time and were
working well.
(D) they had proved the test
experts.
(c) they had been tested by modern-day usage.
withstand inexperienced
(d) they had the power to
been extinguished" imply? ()
furnaces has not yet
() What does the "fire in the vanished, but the makers are still
In the line "Those eaters of loaves might have
(iil) Answer in about
40 words.
What is the tone of narrator and why? (2)
there",
substitute 'signalling'
in the given sentence from tha
(iv) Which word would correctly
extract.
()
A horn sounded, signalling the
arrival of Peter's opponent.
for ANY ONE of
the two0, given. ts
7. Read the given extracts and answer the questions
The way a crow
A.
Shook down on me

The dust of snow

From a hemlock tree
Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
(Dust of Snow)
Ofa day I had rued.
1)
i) Complete the sentence appropriately. him and
when the dust of snow fell on
The poet was out on the cold snowy day
* ° * ' * ° ' °

(1)
ii) What is 'dust of snow'?
references in literature. How
1i) The crow and hemlock are usually used as negative
is this different in this poem? (2)
hemlock tree' impact this extract? (1)
(iv) How does the use of 'a crow' and 'a
If forces the beauty of nature (b) Represents prosperity
(a)
(c) Sets a gloomy atmosphere (d) Tells about happy times
Or
Some say the world will end in fire,
B.
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suftice. (Fire and Ice)

The poet's tone in the extract is

(i)
(a) appreciative (b) warning
(d) sarcastic
(c) gloomyy
is to (
(ii) What is the message that the poet trying convey? words.
(ii) Why does the poet hold with
those who favour fire? Answer in about 40
what does fire refer to? (1)
(iv) According to the poet,
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ANY FOUR of the following
8. AnswerANY FO

Would you agree that the 'depthsfive

i)W
of
questions, in about 40-50 words. (4x3
(43 12)
Howdoes Mandela illustrate this? oppression' create 'heights of
raqument? (Nelson Mandela: LongCan you add your own character
Walk to Freedom) exam
mples to this
Who does Lencho think has (3)
i taken the rest of the money? What
situation? (A Letter to God) W is the irony in the
sWhat, according to the writer, is the (3)
'real
play' of the otter?
What difference do you find (Mijbil the Otter) (3)
(iv) between Robert Frost and other nature
What is the central theme of the poem Amanda!? poets? (3)
(3)
nswer
9. Ans ANY TWO of the
following three questions, in about 40-50 words. (2 x 3 6)
'Ausable showS great presence of mind in a situation of danger and surprise. DPo
you agree with this statement? If yes,
why? (The Midnight Visitor) (3)
(il How do you know that Tricki had an aifluent life?
(A Triumph of Surgery) (3)
(fil How would you assess Griffin as a scientist?
(Footprints without Feet) (3)
swer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words.
10. Ansv (1 x 6= 6)
A. In such a fast-moving world when we hear so many incidents happening withh
people, do you think Valli did right by not telling her mother about the bus
journey? (Madam Rides the Bus)
Or
B. The poem 'How To Tell Wild Animals' expresses the poet's love for wild animals.
Write a speech to be presented at the morning asembly of your school,
highlighting the portrayal ofwild life in the poem.

11. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words. (16 6)
(A) Matilda wanted to live a life above her status. How did this desire of her's led to
her sufferings. (The Necklace)
Fowler had read'". Write
B) 'Ausable did not fit any description of a secret agent
ever

a diary entry giving your views on

this statement.

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