Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara Annual Activity Sheet Class XI

Annual Activity Sheet

        Class XI

Time 3hrs                                          Marks  80

SECTION I – PROSE

(Reading for Comprehension, Language Study, Summary, Note-Making/Mind Mapping)

Q. 1 A. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (12)

ln north-east Sussex a great tongue of land runs
into Kent. It is a land of woods - the old hammerwoods of the Sussex iron industry and among the woods gleam the hammerponds. Owing to the thickness of the woods, the road that passes Mrs. Adis's cottage is dark long before the fields beyond. That night there was no twilight and no moon, only a few pricks of fire in the black sky above the trees. But what the darkness hid the silence revealed. In the absolute stillness of the night, windless and clear, every sound was distinct, intensified. The distant bark of a dog at Delmonden sounded close at hand, and the man who walked on the road could hear the echo of his own footsteps following him like a knell.
Every now and then he made an effort to go more quietly, but the roadside was a mass of thorns, and their crackling and rustling were nearly as loud as the thud of his feet on the road. Besides, they made him go slowly, and he had no time for that.
When he came to Mrs.  Adis’s cottage he paused a moment. Only a small patch of grass lay between it and the road, and he looked in at the lighted, uncurtained window. He could see Mrs. Adisstooping over the fire, taking some pot or kettle off it. He hesitated and seemed to wonder. He was a big, heavy, working man, not successful, judging by the poverty of his appearance. For a moment he made as if he would open the window, then he changed his mind and went to the door instead.
He did not knock, but walked straight in.
The woman at the fire turned quickly round.
‘What, you, Peter Crouch !’ she said. ‘I didn't hear you knock.’
‘I didn’t knock ma’am. I didn’t want anybody to hear.’
‘How’s that?’
‘I’ m in trouble.’ His hands were shaking a little.
'What have you done?’
I shot a man, Mrs. Adis.
‘You?’
‘Yes - I shot him.’
‘You killed him?’
‘I don’t know.’
For a moment there was silence in the small, stuffy kitchen. Then the kettle boiled over and Mrs• a small woman Adis mechanically put it at the side of the fire.
She was a small, thin woman with a brown, hard face, on which the skin had dried in innumerable small, hair like wrinkles. She was probably not more than forty-two, but life treats some women hard in the agricultural districts of Sussex, and Mrs. Adis life had been harder than most.

A1State whether the following statements are true or false.(2)

1) Mrs. Adis came to the cottage of Peter Crouch.
2) Peter Crouch heard the echo of his own footsteps.
3) Peter Crouch opened the window to enter the cottage.
4) The atmosphere was dark with silence.

A2. Complex factual (2)

The writer descried Mrs. Adis As.
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A3 Explain (2)

1) Peter Crouch was not successful.
2)Peter Crouch was in trouble.
A4. If you meet any stranger who has a villainous look, you feel (2)
I feel 
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A5 Do as Directed. (2)

1) He changed his mind and went to the door instead.(Rewrite beginning “Changing”)
2) He could see Mrs. Adis. (Rewrite using be able to)
A6 Match the words given in A with their meaning in B (2)
             A                B
 1)Revealed a)Bend over
  2)Prick of fire     b) very near
3) Close at hand c) showed
4) Stooping over d) stars

B) Language Study (Non - textual Grammar) (4) 


B1. Language study (Do as directed/ transformation of sentence)

1) I settled down with a storybook.
( Rewrite the sentence inthe Simple Future Tense.)(1)
2) I was wrong.  (Rewrite as negative sentence without changing the meaning)(1)
3) My sister and I shared a typical sisterly relationship (Rewrite using not only----but also) (1)
B2 Spot the error and rewrite the sentences.        

                                          (1)
(i) He have made his first flight.

Q.2A] Read the following extract and do all the activities given below:  12

Even though more and more women have started taking up full – time jobs outside the house, they still end up doing nearly all the housework. In spite of a demanding career, a woman is expected to be an

efficient housewife, but most men still do not make good house – husband. When it comes to helping
with a housework many men feel totally helpless. When they decided to do a few jobs around the house, they only pick up the ones they enjoy. Sometimes if they are in the mood, they don’t mind doing
a bit of a gardening or mending a few things, but they refuse to do any boring jobs like cleaning the house, washing and ironing the clothes, looking after the children or cooking dinner. Most of these jobs have to be done immediately and regularly, while household repairs, the job that men enjoy doing most, can always wait till a more convenient time or till one feels like doing them. According to survey done recently, the lady of the house does three quarters of the boring household chores, even women still see their family role as the matters most. However, most women tend to use electrical appliances to make up for male laziness. Makers of household appliances and electrical gadgets are much delighted of course.

A2] Fill in the blanks an appropriate information. 

i) A Woman is expected to be …….
ii) Men prefer jobs to do at home ……..
iii) According to survey a woman does ………..
iv) Most women tend to use ………........

A3] Find out the correct statements from the extract:  (2)

i) Many men take delight doing housework.
ii) Beside jobs women perform all house chores.
iii) Most women like to use electrical gadgets.
iv) Men always try to become a good house – husbands.

A4] Complete the puzzle (2)

 a) Horizontal words :  1) house hold duties  2) Electric appliance
b)Vertical words : 1) Spouse 2)Wash 



A5] Personal Response : (2 )

Justify your answer with the Writer’s view that most men do not make good house – husbands :

A6] Grammar:
Do as instructed: (2)

i) A woman is expected to be an efficient house – wife, but most men still do not make good house – husbands.

[Rewrite using‘Though’]

ii) Electrical gadgets are much delighted.

[Rewrite as an Exclamatory sentence]

B.Summary Writing

Prepare a summary with a suitable title of the above extract. (3)

C.Note – Making:

 Read the following extract and complete the note on “Modes of Transport,” with its main points and sub points: (3)

        Broadly the means of transport both for purposes of trade and social activity can be classified into three main divisions: land, water, and air. We are here concerned with transport for trade. Of all forms of transports road transport has shown the greatest growth in recent  years.
Transport by road may be both vehicular and non-vehicular. Non vehicular
transportation includes both animal and man. Vehicular transport in developing countries
includes the ancient bullock carts as well as the modern automobiles.
The introduction of railways has been vital in the growth of industrialization. They are  useful in carrying heavy bulky goods over long distances.
 Water transport is one of the oldest forms of cargo transport. Water transport includes inland and ocean transport. Inland waterways include rivers and canals. Ocean or sea transport
is very important for the growth of foreign trade of any country.
  The greatest advantage of air transport is that it has reduced the time and distance barrier to a great extent. However air transport is costliest means of transport.






Means of transport
A)Land :
i) Road : Vehicular and Non-vehicular  i) Vehicular ………………..
ii) Non-vehicular ………………….
B)Water        i) The oldest form  ii)Inland a) …………… b) …………… iii) Ocean  ………………..
C) Air
i) Has reduced ……and …….. ii) Expensive and ………

SECTION II – POETRY

(POETRY AND APPRECIATION) (14 marks)

Q.3 A. Read the extract and complete the activities given below (10)

Earth has not anything to show more fair:
Dull would he be of soul who could pass by
A sight so touching in its majesty:
This city now doth, like a garment, wear
The beauty of the morning; silent, bare,
Ships, towers, domes, theatres, and temples lie
Open unto the fields, and to the sky;
All bright and glittering in the smokeless air.
Never did sun more beautifully steep In his first splendour,
valley, rock, or hill; Ne’er saw I, never felt, a calm, so deep!
The river glideth at his own sweet will:
Dear God! the very houses seem asleep;
 And all that mighty heart is lying still!

A 1) Find out from the poem words and phrases which describes the following. (2)
air beautiful
river Seem asleep
houses Glidth at his own sweet will
morning smokeless

A 2) Pick out the lines from the poem which give the pictorial effect to the poem. (2)

A 3) Write your own opinion about “How does your city/village look in the morning.” (2)

A 4) Find out an example of Inversion and Simile from the poem. (2)

A 5) Compose a small poem of four line on Nature (2)


B. APPRECIATION (04)

Read the extract and write the appreciation of the given extract based on the following aspects:
Sitting in a porchway cool,
Sunlight , I see, dying fast,
Twilight hastens on to rule.
Working hours have well-nigh past.
Shadows run across the lands:
 But a sowerlingers 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, andscatters 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.
• About the poem / poet / title.
• Theme
• Poetic devices, language, style
• Values, message
• Your opinion about the poem

SECTION III – Writing Skills

Q.4 Complete the activities as per the instructions given below (16)

A). Attempt any ONE of the following. (4)

Letter Writing
Write a letter to the Principal of your college for Bonafied Certificate.
OR
E – mail writing
Write an E – mail in a proper format to the Muncipal Commissioner requesting to take urgent action against bad conditions of roads.
OR
B . Attempt any ONE of the following. (4)

Expansion Of Idea
B)Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below. (write in about 100-150 words)
“Work is Worship”
-Importance of work
-Social awareness
-Its role in bringing about a change
OR
B)Blog Writing

B)Write a blog in a proper format on “Unity in Diversity” with the help of following points.
(write in about 100-150 words)
*Multiple languages, cultures, religions            * Variety in foods, cloths, Festivals
* Social hormony Among Indians * National festivals and Unity    * Appeal for Unity
OR
B)Film Review
B) Write a review of any film that you have recently seen based on any FOUR following points.
a)Names of the characters  b) About the story c)why did you like/ not like the film
d)special features/ Novelties      e)Music/ Dance/ Songs / Action / Direction
f)Conflict    g)message

C . Attempt any ONE of the following. (4)

Appeal Writing

C. Imagine that you are the president of Young India Club, Nashik. Prepare an appeal for inspiring people for “Blind Relief Fund”.
Use the following points-               
1) Use slogans 
2) Give programme, venue and time 
3) Appeal to donate funds
4) Give attractive look to the handout.
OR

Write a leaflet on “Importance of organ Donation” with the help of the following points.
• Save lives of others
• Only human can donate
• A gesture that goes a long way
• Add your own point
OR
C.Report writing – 

your college celebrated Environment Day. Imagine you are the class representative. Write a report of the celebration with the help of the following points.
• Day and date of the celebration
• Arrangement
• Environment pledge
• Activities conducted  on the day.
OR
C.Prepare a paragraph for a counterview section on the topic “Sports should be optional in colleges.”
You can take the help of the following points.
• Heavy burden of studies
• No time for sports
• More importance to academics success
• Lack of proper guidance

D Attempt any ONE of the following. (4)

D . Write a speech on “Cleanliness Awareness ” in about 100-150 words
OR
D. Imagine that you are a compere of The Annual Prize distribution  function of your college. Write a script of the same.You can take the help of the following points.
1) Introduction
2)  Welcome speech and felicitation
3) Lighting the lamp
4) Welcome song
5) Main Event
6) Vote of thanks.

OR
D. Dialogue Writing – Prepare a dialogue between you and Bank Manager to open a saving account.
Write 8-10 dialogues in all.
OR
Interview – imagine you are suppose to interview a famous Social Worker. Frame a set of 8-10 questions to interview him/her.
Use the following points.
1) Introduction
2) Opening question
3) Main body
4) Concluding question
SECTION IV – Literary Genre
Q.5 (A) Complete the activities given below as per the instructions (04)
1) List the four elements of Drama.1) 2) 3) 4)

2) Match the Pair
                      A                      B
1 ) Stage direction a ) Characters thought process expressed aloud
2 ) Monologue b ) The main idea or point of the play
3 ) Theme c ) to speak to oneself
4 ) Soliloque d )Guidelines given by dramatist

(B) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below. (04)
1) Describe the character of “Sergeant”.
2) Sergeant supports the man by misguiding his comrades.Write your view.
 (C) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below (04)
1) Discuss the theme of the drama “A Midsummer Night’sDream”.
2) Justify: “A Midsummer Night’sDream” is a comedy.
(D) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below (04)
1) Describe the character of Dr. Stockman
2) Describe the climax scene of “An Enemy of the people” in your own words