Junior Colleges,
Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara
First Term Examination-2019-20
Marks : 50
Std. Xl
Subject : English Time: 7.30 to 9.30
15/11/2019
Instructions
i) All questions are compulsory. There may be internal options.
ii) Answers are to be written in complete sentences. One word answer or incomplete sentences will not be given credit.
iii) Figures / Web-diagrams / charts / Tables etc. should be drawn and presented completely with proper answers writtten as instructed.
iv) Use of colour pens / pencils etc is not allowed. (Blue / Black pens are allowed)
All the answers are given in blue writing
Section I - Prose
(Reading for comprehension, Language study)
Q.I A) Read the extract and complete the activites given below. 12
When we reached kathmandu we discovered that a controversy had arisen. We talked it over. Hillary, Colonel Hunt and I. We agreed that all the talk was childish.
So we made a pact. and each of us signed it in the office of the Prime Minister of Nepal.Each one signed his own statement. I have a copy of Hillary's statement which I carry in my pocket.
It reads June 22.1953."
"On May 29th, Tenzing Sherpa and I left our high camp on Mt. Everest for our attempt on the Summit. As we climbed upwards to the South Summit. First one and then the other would take a turn at leading. We crossed over the South Summit and moved along the Summit ridge. We reached the Summit almbst together. We embraced each other overjoyed at out success. then I took photograph ofTenzing holding aloft the flags of Great Britain, Nepal, the United nations and India." (Signed : E.P. Hillary) There is another paper like this in English. Signed by me. Thus. We will not take part in any contraversy. As the statment says, Hillary and I embraced when we reached the top. We did as well as our bulky equipment would let us. I remember saying to him "We
have done it But we couldn't hear. We had our oxygen mask on.
First Thought :
My first thought on reaching the top was a sense of grati tude to God. that after having failed six times, I-le had blessed me with fulfillment of this desire I had held so long.
I placed ont he summit the offering to God that I had carried with me. This is in accord with my religion. Both my wife wife I are Buddhists. I could not kneel because of my clothes and equipment. But I offered a silent prayer in my heart.
The offerings were biscuits candy and a little blue pencil. My youngest daughter. Nima. had given me the pencil before I left home. She asked me to put it on the top of the mountain as her offering. It was an ordinary blue pencil, not even a long one, but it ws one of her prized posessions.
As I put it down, I pointed it out to Hillary. He gave me abig smile ,showing that he understood.
Then I got out the flags which I had on piece of string about four feet long. I fastened one end to my ice axe and Hillary took pictures as I held it up.
As I had to bring my ice axe down with me, I buried one end of the string in the ice on the top, and the other in snow on the slope down below. When we left, they were lying flat against the summit.
I was very thirsty. r took out a water tumbler for a drink, but found the water in the metal container had frozen so I couldn't quench my thirst. I ate
-some biscuits and offered some to hillary.
I was wearing a red scarf which my great friend Lambert (leader of the 1952 Swiss expedition) had gien me last year. It was just a year ago, on May 28th, when we were standing at 28,215 feet, that he gave me the scarf.
I wore it all the way up the mountain from Darjeeling. As I stood at the top, I remembered him, and felt that he was with me. I felt absolutely fit at the summit. My mind was absolutely clear. I didn't feel tired I felt exhilarated. It was a very clear sensation.
Al) Say whether the following statements are true (ir false. Correct the false 2 statements.
i) Tenzing, Hunt and Hillary agreed that there was some truth to the controversy.
=False
ii) The author had tried summiting the Everest six times before the mentioned expedition.
=True
iii) The author took the flags with him as he left the summit.
=False iv) The author wore a red scarf all the way up to the mountain from Darjeeling.
=True
A2) Complete the web highlighting the feelings / emotions of Tenzing after reaching the summit. 2
=1.He offered prayer to God.
2.He felt a sense of gratitude to God.
3.He offered a biscuit candy and little blue pencil.
4.He held the flag.
A3) The author felt overwhelmed and emotional at the summit. Give reasons. 2
The author felt overwhelmed and emotional at the Summit because
1. After having failed 6 times before he reached the top
2. He gave all he is credit to God.
3. Offered a blue pencil with his daughter given to him.
A4) Mention some of the benefits of trekking trips organised by colleges for the
students. 2
= 1.experience the rich flora and fauna
2.perseverance and discipline
3. improve fitness and Weight Loss
4. mental benefits
A5) Do as directed. 2
i) When we reached kathmandu we discovered that a controversy had arisen.
(Rewrite using.'No sooner than')
= No sooner did we reach Kathmandu than we discovered that a controversy had a controversy Had aisen
ii) So we made a pact. (Identify the Tense)
=Simple past tense
A6) Write the antonyms for the following from the extract. 2
i) light weight=Bulky
ii)detached d=fasten
iiij lost =Discovered
iv) unhealthy=Fit
Bl) Language study -
(Do as directed / Transformation of sentences.) 4
i) Shivraj can do this on his own. (Rewrite the sentene using 'be able to'.) 1
= Shivraj is able to do this on his own.
ii) We should respect our teachers. 1
(Identify the modal auxiliary verb and mention its function in the sentence)
=Modal aux =Should
Should =suggestion
( iii) I met my friend the bus stop the morning. 1 (Rewrite the sentence using suitable prepositions.)
=I met my friend at the bus stop in the morning.
B2) Spot the error/ s in the given sentence and rewrite the correct sentence. 1
Jaya is one of a brightest students in a class.
=Jaya is one of the brightest students of a class.
Q2 Read the extract and complete the activities that follow. 12
Sachin Tendulkar was born in Dadar, Mumbai on 24th April 1973. His father, Ramesh Tendulkar, was a well-known Marathi novelist and poet and his mother, Rajni, worked in the insurance industry. The primary years of Sachin's life were spent at Sahitya Sahawas Cooperative housing Society in Bandra East. The calm and composed Sachin Tendulkar as we know today was very naughty as a young kid. At school he would not hesitate to pick a fight or two and was often •regarded as a bully. Sachin's parents frequently receicived complaints from their neighbours and the school authoritis owing to his mischievous behaviour.
With an intent to channelize Sachin's energy in the right direction and curb his mischievous instincts, Sachin's elder brother Ajit introduced him to cricket in 1984. Sachin was introduced to a famous cricket coach and reputed club cricketer Mr. Ramakant Achrekar. In his first encounter, Sachin failed to impress his coach with his batting performance. But Ajit insisted that he gave Sachio another chance , as he had turned nervous with the coach carefully serving him. So in the next instance, coach Achrekar observed Sachin from behind a tree. Not knowing that he was being observed, Sachin displayed his natural game and played better this time. In that glimpse, Achrekar Sir spotted
talent in young Sachin and let him join his academy. There began the cricketing journey of a child prodigy who went on to create history and win hearts of millions worldwide.
Al) Complete the following statemetns based on the extract.2
i) Sachin spent primary years of his life in .............................................
= Sahitya sahawas Cooperative Housing Society in Bandra East.
ii)Ajit inroduced Sachin to Ramakant Acharekar who was a.........................................
= famous cricket coach and reputed club cricketer
A2) Rearrange the jumbled sentences. 2
i) Ajit introduced Sachin to cricket in 1984.
ii) Sachin created history in cricket and won worldwide fame.
iii) Sachin was born in Dadar, Mumbai.
iv) The coach watched sachin behind a tree.
= 1.Sachin was born in Dadar, Mumbai.
2.Ajit introduced Sachin to cricket in 1984.
3.The coach watched sachin behind a tree.
4.Sachin created history in cricket and won worldwide fame.
A3) Sachin's brother, Ajit introduced him to cricket. Give reasons. 2
Because he wants to channelise Sachin's energy in the right direction and curb his mischievous instincts.
A4) Mention your reaction to the situation when you turned conscious while performing any task because someone was watching you. 2
=
A5) Language study. (Do as directed) 2
i) Sachin failed to impress his coach' (Rewrite as a negative sentence)
= Sachin did not succeed impressive coach.
ii) Sachin displayed his natural game and played better this time.
(Rewrite the sentence using not only but also)
= Sachin not onlydisplayed natural game but also played better this time.
A6) Match the words in columns 'A' with their meanings in column 'B' 2
a) mischievous i) unaffected
b) calm ii) restless
c) nervous iii) naughty
d) natural ivy peaceful
= mischievous = naughty
calm =peaceful
nervous =restless
natural = unaffected
Section - Il (Poetry)
Q.3 Read the extract and complete the activities given below. 10
Sitting in a porchway cool, Sunlight, I see, dying fast,
Twilight hastens on to rule.
Working hours have well-heigh past. Shadows run across the lands But a sower lingers still.
Old, in rags, he patient stands.
Looking on, I feel a thrill.
Black and high, his silhouette
Dominates the furrows deep !
Now to sow the task is set.
Soon shall come a time to reap.
Marches he along the plain
To and fro, and scatters wide From his hands the precious grain; Muse I, as I see him stride.
Darkness deepens. Fades the light.
Now his gestures to mine eyes Are august; and strange; his height seems to touch the starry skies.
AI) State whether the following statements are True or False. 2
i) The poet observes the sower, sitting in the garden.=False
ii) The sower marches to and fro to scatter the precious grain far and wide. = True
iii) The sower's actions seems august to the poet.= True
iv) The sower's hight is actually touching the starry skies.= False
2) The word 'Marches' suggests. 2
= The word March suggests that he is in charge of place and control the activities that taken place there.
3) The poem brings out an important message from the life of the sower. Explain in your own words what you have learnt from this poem. 2
= The poem tells us about the importance of farmers and his service to society and hard work
4) Pick out two examples of Alliteration from the extract and write them down. 2
= 1. Seems to touch this starry skies 2.Darkness deepens the light
5) Add two more lines of your own on the life of a farmer. 2
=
Section - Ill (Writing skills)
Q.4 Complete the activities as per instructions given below. 8
Al) Attempt any ONE of the following. 4 Letter writing :
Write a letter of an application to the principal of your college asking for character certificate, using the information given below : (Entire text must be left aligned)
E-mail Writing.
1) Write a formal e-mail to send the honourable person of your area to attain Karmveer Jayanti celebration programme in your college as the chif guest.
You may take helps of following points :
* Receiver's mail ID
* Subject
* Date and schedule of programme.
* Valuable guidance from the chief guest.
B) Attempt any ONE of the following. 4 Expantion of Idea.
Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below :
(Write in about 100 -150 words)
'One should eat to live, not live to eat.'
* Importance of proper diet
* Effects of overeating
*
Eat for nourishment, and not as a main source of pleasure. The expression discourages overeating. should eat to live, not live to eat. The primary purpose of eating is to live and lead a healthy life by nourishing one's body with a healthy diet, water and fruits. Through eating food, one can supply his/her body with the required nutrients to enable growth and maintenance of the body.
It is therefore essential to note that one should not live to eat; this is because our primary purpose is not living life to eat. After taking meals, people indulge in other activities, work, or school. This means that food should not be a priority in our lives.
Notably, it is essential to eat healthy foods and nourish our bodies with water; thus, one should eat to live and not live to eat.
OR
Blog writing. 4
Write a blog in a proper format on Personality Development with the help of following points.
(Write in about 100 -150 words)
* Nurture your nature
* Evaluate yourself
* Focus on positive traits
* Work on short - comings
Section IV (Literary Genre - Drama) (4)
Q.5A) Match the terms in column 'A' with the words in column 'B'. 2
Column 'A' Column 'B'
I) Series of events in a play = plot
2) Main idea of play = Theme
3) Main characters of a play = = Protagonist
4) Most important elements of a play =characters
B) Choose the correct alternative : 2
(Romantic comedy, comedy, Tragedy, Tragic comedy)
i) A type of comedy that involves a tragic events.=Tragic comedy
ii) A type of drama based on themes of death and disaster.
=Tragedy
iii) A type o' drama that focuses on making people laugh.=Comedy
iv) A type of comedy that involveds elements of romance.=Romantic comedy
