Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara
Std-XII. 2024-25
Preliminary Examination
Marks- 80
English (Activity Sheet)
Section-A-Prose
(Reading for comprehension, Language Study, Summary, Mind Mapping.)
Q.1A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below.
Sports: When watching a cricket match, we are shown so many permutations and combinations of statistical analysis. A gigantic data has been created over a period of time from the recording of matches, training sessions and workouts. The data enables a sportsperson to study his performance as well as of the other players worldwide. It has tremendously helped in improving individual as well as team performance. The sensors embedded in the sports equipment help us to understand our game from close quarters. The sensors help us to understand the field conditions, the weather, individual performance etc. Video analytics help us to see each and every performance minutely.
Advertising: Advertisers are one of the biggest players in Big Data.
Be it Facebook, Google, Twitter or any other online giant, all keep a track of the user behaviour and transactions. These internet giants provide a great deal of data about people to the advertisers so that they can run targeted campaigns. Take Facebook, for example, here you can target people based on buying intent, website visits, interests, job roles, demographics and what not. All this data is collected by Facebook algorithms using Big Data analysis techniques. The same goes for Google, when you target people based on clicks you will get different results and when you create a campaign for leads then you will get different results. All this is made possible using Big Data.
A1 Rewrite the statements and state whether they are true or false.
a) The Big Data helps a sportsperson to study the performance of worldwide players.
b) Video analytics do not help us to see each and every performance minutely.
c) Advertisers get benefit from Big Data to know the interest of buyers.
d) Facebook, Google, Twitter are called online giants.
Answer:-
True
False
True
True
A2 Describe the benefits of the sensors embedded in the sports equipment.
Answer:- Sensors help a person
- to understand the game from close quarters
- to understand field conditions
- to understand the weather conditions
- to understand individual performance.
A3 Explain the process of using Big Data by Facebook and Google.
Answer:- Facebook can target people based on buying intent , website visits interest job rolls demographics by using algorithms.
Google target people based on clicks you will get different results and when you create campaign for leads then you will get different results.
A4 Give your opinion about sharing personal information on social media. 2
Answer:- Shearing personal information on social media is harmful to us because nowadays many hackers are on your watching. They steal your data and use that data for fraud call and it increases cyber crimes.
5)Language study. Do as directed.
1) Video analytics help us to see each and every performance minutely. (Choose correct alternative to frame a 'wh' question to get the underlined answer.)
a) What help us to see each and every performance minutely?
b) Who help us to see each and every performance minutely?
c) How help us to see each and every performance minutely?
d) Where help us to see each and every performance minutely?
Answer:- What help us to see each and every performance minutely?
i) Advertisers are one of the biggest players in Big Data.
(Choose the correct alternative that gives the transformation of the given sentence in Positive Degree.)
a) Very few players in Big Data are as big as advertisers.
b) No other players in Big Data is as big as advertiser.
c) No other players in Big Data as big as advertiser.
d) Players in Big Data is as Big as advertiser.
Answer:-Very few players in Big Data are as big as advertisers.
A6 Vocabulary.
Use the following words appropriately in the blank spaces.
(Facebook, Google, track, transactions.)
a) ...... gives various search results.
Answer:- Google
c) Many person expect 'like' to the posts which they share on
Answer:-track
b) Police kept ....... of criminals.
Answer:- Facebook
d) They made ........ of money using net banking.
Answer:- transaction
B) Language study. (Non-textual Grammer.)
B1 Do as directed.
1) There was ...... farmer who grew superior quality rice every year, his rice won prizes in ...... states competition.(Use the correct articles and rewrite the sentence.)
Answer:- a,the
2) Saina Nehwal was introduced Karate at tender age but abandoned it when she was told to stop it.
(Rewrite the sentence by using an appropriate prepositions.)
Answer:-2) Saina Nehwal was introduced to Karate at a tender age but abandoned it when she was told to stop it.
iii) The quiz master said, "When did Quit India Movement take place ?"1
(Choose the correct alternative to change the sentence into indirect speech.)
a) The quiz master said that when Quit India Movement had taken place.
b) The quiz master asked that when Quit India Movement had taken place.
c) The quiz master asked when Quit India Movement taken place.
d) The quiz master asked when was Quit India Movement taken place.
Answer:-The quiz master asked when Quit India Movement had taken place.
B2 Spot the error and rewrite the sentence.
She is more shorter than her brother.
Answer:-She is shorter than her brother.
2. A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below.
In the coming years, requirements for rapid changes in the skills of a large number of people in period of say three to five years may become a continuous feature when new technologies are Introduced into the economy. Such rapid changes will occur in all sectors, underlining how the agriculture, manufacturing and service sectors are intertwined. In the agricultural sector there will be better optimization of input resources like seeds, soil conditioning, fertilizer micronutrient mixes, pesticides and so on, as well as changes in the overall agriculture management. The agriculture sector may also use information technology much more intensively than it uses now. In the use of remote sensing through satellites for regular monitoring of crops and soil conditions or water resources, or for better weather forecasts through satellites and ground borne systems. Or in the use of modern communications to be in closer touch with old or new markets. Water quality may be monitored more carefully in the future whether for human or animal consumption.Rapid Improvements in advanced sensors would make it possible to have such sensing system at affordable prices in many of our sectors.
In the industry and manufacturing sector, of course, the use of sensors, and modern electronics and information technology will be continual feature requiring rapid reorientation of the skills of not only the workforce but also the entire management including the board level operations. Installation of IT system for all these sectors, training persons at all levels and maintaining and improving their skills would be a major service industry. Despite voluminous growth in the banking and insurance sector, processing and transactions have been carried out by largely manual means. A national network of banking and insurance business has to emerge. This lack adversely affected efficiency and is a major cause of the high rates charged for financial services. The introduction of IT for various operations at the earliest has become a necessity. This means use of computers for near total electronics data management and the use of telecommunications and multimedia data, adopting a total system approach.
A1 Complete the web by writing the different input resources in the agriculture sector.
Input resources in the agricultural sectors
Answer:- Following are the input sources in the agriculture sector
Seeds
Fertilizer
Soil conditioning
Pesticides
A2 Find out two changes that can be brought in agricultural sector with the help of the modern communication technology.
- Answer:- with the help of modern communication technology we can
- Touch with old or new market
- Water quality may be monitored more carefully
- Rapid improvements in advance sensors would make it possible to have such sensing system at affordable prices.
A3 "The introduction of IT for various operations at the earliest has become necessity." Guess out the reasons for it. Write your answer in five to six sentences.
Answer:- The introduction of IT for various operations at the earliest has become necessity. This means use of computers for near total electronics data management in the use of telecommunications and multimedia data adapting a total system approach.
A4 Digital literacy has become necessity and an important aspect of modern day-to-day life. Write your views.
Answer:-
Digital literacy is not a luxury; it's a necessity in today's era. The digital transformation has not only changed the way we live and work but has also created a vast array of job opportunities. Companies are actively seeking professionals with advanced knowledge of digital tools and services.
A5 Language study.
Do as directed.
1) Such rapid changes will occur in all sectors.
(Choose the correct Rhetorical question form of the sentence fromt The given options.)
a) Was such rapid changes occur in all sectors ?
b) Isn't such rapid changes occur in all sectors ?
c) Won't such rapid changes occur in all sectors ?
d) changes oco in all sectors ?
Answer:-c) Won't such rapid changes occur in all sectors ?
2) Water quality may be monitered carefully in the future.
(Choose the correct option replacing the modal auxiliary showing more definite.)
a) Water quality ought to be monitored carefully in the future.
b) Water quality shall be monitored carefully in the future.
c) Water quality will be monitored carefully in the future.
d) Water quality must be monitored carefully in the future.
Answer:-c) Water quality will be monitored carefully in the future.
A6 Vocabulary:
Find out the words from the extract which mean.
a) optimization
b) intertwined
c) pesticides
d) voluminous
Answer:-
a) optimization =improvements
b) intertwined= mixed
c) pesticides =
d) voluminous= large
B) Summary writing.
Write the summary of the above extract by using the following points. Need of information technology.... need of digital skills.... development economy.... various sectors banking sector service rendering to people.
C) Mind Mapping.
Develop a 'Mind Mapping' frame/design your own ideas topic sports and its varieties.
Section - B - Poetry
(Poetry and Appreciation)
3. A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below.
Is anybody happier because you passed his way?
Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today?
This day is almost over, and its toiling time is through;
Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you?
Did you give a cheerful greeting to the friend who came along?
Or a churlish sort of "Howdy" and then vanish in the throng?
Were you selfish pure and simple as you rushed along the way,
Or is someone mighty grateful for a deed you did today?
Can you say tonight, in parting with the days that's slipping fast, That you helped a single brother of the many that you passed? Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said;
Does a man whose hopes were fading now with courage look ahead?
Did you waste the day, or lose it, was it well or sorely spent?
Did you leave a trail of kindness or a scar of discontent?
As you close your eyes in slumber do you think that God would say, You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today?
- Edgar Guest
A1 Complete the table giving the essential good things one has to do every time given in the extract.
The essential good things one has to do
Answer:-
cheerful greetings
Kind words
Mighty and grateful
A2 Explain the line "You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today."
Answer:-
Poet advised us to make our living useful.
With the help of of our good deeds God may gift us one more tomorrow.
A3 Give your ways to develop good social relationships with others.
Answer:- for developing good social relationships l
Help others
Give them love and respect
A4 Name and explain the figure of speech in the following line.
"Did you waste the day or lose it, was it well or sorely spent ?"
Answer:-
Alliteration
Interrogation
A5 Poetic creativity.
As you close your eyes in slumber do you think that God would say.
Answer:-
B) Appreciation:
Read the extract and write the appreciation of the poem given below.
Weavers, weaving at break of day,
Why do you weave a garment so gay?......
Blue as the wing of a halcyon wild,
We weave the robes of a new-born child. Weavers, weaving at fall of night,
Why do you weave a garment so bright?..
Like the plumes of a peacock, purple and green, We weave the marriage-veils of a queen.
Weavers, weaving solemn and still, What do you weave in the moonlight chill..
White as a feather and white as a cloud, We weave a dead man's funeral shroud.
Section - C - Writing Skills
4. A) Complete the activities as per the instructions given below. Attempt any one of the following activities.
1) Drafting a Vitural Message:
Imagine you are Rahul/Jyoti studying in 12th standard. You are going to attend an International Awareness Programme in New Delhi the next week.
Draft a message in about 100/150 words to convey the same to your classmate. Give your own reasons to support your message.
2) Statement of Purpose:
You wish to pursue your gradution/diploma at a reputed university in any of the streams of your own choice, either arts, commerce, science, management, medicine, agriculture, engineering, law or any other degree you have in your mind. You have fixed your career goals and also have similar background to achieve your dreams. Taking help of the above points/information write a 'Statement of Purpose' in about 100/150 words as a part of your application process to get admission at a university of your choice.
3) Group Discussion:
You and your three friends (John, Irfan and Ravina) are selected as a team for group discussion for a reputed T.V. Channel. The topic of discussion is 'Importance of English Literature'. Write suitable dialogues for each participant giving his/her opinion on the topic.
B) Attempt any one of the following activities.
1) E-mail writing:
Imagine that you are a shopkeepers of gift articles. A customes had given order for purchasing articles but you have some difficulties for giving delivery in time due to shortage. Write on email to him/her apologising for the delay. Dear besk
2) Report writing:
You are a respresentative of the N.S.S. unit of your college. Write a brief report of the camp in which various social activities including cleanliness have been conducted by all the participants.
3) Interview.
Imagine you wish to conduct an interview of a 'social worker'. With the help of the format given below, draft questions on the given fields.
Name if the interviewee
Field/Reputation
Date/Venue/Time
Questions
Question based on:
1) Early interests
2) Challenges faced
3) Role model/s
4) Achievements/Awards
5) Feedback
6) Family support
7) Government support
8) Future plans
C) Attempt any one of the following activities.
1) Speech Writing:
Imagine you have to delivers a speech on the topic 'Save Earth Save Life' on World Environment Day in your jonior college. Draft a speech in about 100/150 words that you wish to deliver before the audience.
2) Compering:
Imagine your school/Jr, college has organised a farewell function for the students appearing for H.S.C. examination. As a compere draft a script for the whole function maintaining the sequence of the following points.
- Welcoming the guests.
- Introduction
- Felicitation
- Important speeches
- Concluding remark
- Vote of thanks
3) Expansion of Idea:
Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below.
"Experience is the best teacher"
- It's practical and non theoretical experience
- Learn from situations
- Direct and first had knowledge
- Real life versus Bookish
D) Attempt any one of the following activities.
1) Review:
Write a review of a film which you liked most with the help of following points.
* Story/Theme
* Producer/Director
* Special features of direction
* Characters: Conflict
* Music/Dance/Songs/Photography etc.
Your opinion
2) Blog:
Write a 'Blog' in a proper format on "Necessity of social awareness" regrading cleanliness/Hygiene in about 100/150 words.
3) Appeal:
Prepare an appeal through your organization for Eye Donation. Use the following points.
a) Give programme.
b) Make persuasive appeal.
c) Venue and date.
d) Contact information.
Section - D - Writing Skills
(Literally Genre - Novel)
5. A) Complete the activities given below as per the instructions.
A1 Pick out the odd element from each line.
a) Joseph Conrad, Graham Greene, Daniel Defoe, Anthony Burgess.
b) Mystery, Style, Conflict, Character.
c) The turn of the screw, Aphra Behn, Rajmohan's wife, Jane Eyre.
d) Drama, Novel, Psychology, Poetry.
Answer:-
A2 Choose the correct alternatives and rewrite the sentences.2
a) The novel as a literary genre has a history of about ....... years. (two thousand five hundred, two thousand, five hundred.)
Answer:- two thousand
b) The new literature written in the 18th century was characterised by ..... (mystery, fantasy, sprit of realism.) 50g
Answer:- spirit of realism
c) In...... novel, the surface meaning is different from the symbolise meaning. (Allegorical, Dystopian, Gothic.)
Answer:- Allegorical
d) ........ has coined the phrase. 'Stream of consciousness'
(Jane Austen, Virginia Woolf, William James.)
Answer:- William James
B) Answer in about 50 words the questions given below.
B1 Describe how Ricky Braithwaite manage to bring about a change in the behaviour of his students.
B2 How does Mr. Braithwaite manage to increase the cultural exposure of the class ?
C) Answers the following.
C1 Elaborate the following quote in the light of Phileas Fogg's Venture.. 2
C2 Phileas Fogg knocked detective fix down - Give reason/s.
D) Answers the questions given below.
D1 Describe how Sherlock Holmes discovered the connection between Miss. Morstan receiving precious pearls with Major Sholto.
D2 How does the mystery of Bartholomew's murder lead Holmes to track down small ?
