SECOND TERM EXAMINATION -MARCH 2020
STD: XI SUBJECT: ENGLISH TIME: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 80 MARKS
SECTION I – PROSE
(Reading for Comprehension, Language study, Summary, Note-Making/Mind Mapping)
Q.1A. Read the first activity,and then read the extract and complete the activities given below: (12)
A1. Complete the web with information regarding the flags carried by Tenzing. (2)
The flags carried by Tenzing were of
When we left Camp Nine on Friday morning, I was determined to get to the top on this day. That morning I remember thinking, “I was to get to the top even if I die.” I was not afraid to die that day. We set out early and all the way from Camp Nine to the peak we alternated.
I would take the lead and then Hillary. The man who follows when climbing has a difficult job both in climbing up and climbing down. He is the anchor. The man going in the lead cuts the steps and breaks the way.
In my pocket I had four flags. When we were still at Camp Four, Colonel Hunt gave me three flags, those of Britain, the United Nations and Nepal. He charged me with the duty of planting them on the top of the world.
“These three flags are in your care,” he said. “When you and Hillary reach the top, put them at the peak. I am sure that you and Hillary are going to do it.”
I told Colonel Hunt that I was carrying the Indian flag with me and I would like to be on the top with the other flags. I had to ask Colonel Hunt’s permission in his capacity as leader of the expedition.
Indian Flag
Colonel Hunt said, “By all means, I am glad to know that you brought an Indian flag”.
After one hour of steady going, we cut across from the south face and started up the west side where we had to pass up a steep line of rocks. This was slow and difficult. Once we had cleared these, there was nothing barring our way to top but a snow-covered incline, sloping less and less as it neared the top.
These last sixty or seventy feet up the top were not very dangerous. But we kept up the same steady pace. And we reached the small, flattened summit almost together :
During the last fifty feet from the peak, Hillary and I were moving about twenty feet apart. We were tied together with a rope. Most of the time the rope was loose, but when we went over dangerous ground, we drew it taut.
This rope was a symbol. It tied us together. One could not move without the other. We were not two individuals, but a team.
A2. Complete the following table: (2)
The words Who said TO Whom When
These three flags are in your care
, I am glad to know that you brought an Indian flag”.
A3. Give reasons for the ‘rope’ being called a symbol. (2)
A4. Write in short about your favourite game in which you have recently participated. (2)
A5. Do as directed (2)
1) Colonel Hunt gave me three flags. (Rewrite the sentence beginning with, Present Perfect Tense) 1
2) This was slow and difficult. (Use ‘not only…but also’) 1
A6. Match the words with their meanings- (2)
A B
1) Alternated a) slanting up or down
2) Sloping b) changing places
3) Steep c) the highest point of mountain
4) Summit d) straight
B. language study. (4)
B1. Do as directed. (3)
I) Savita will pay a visit to her aunt. (Rewrite the sentence using modal auxiliary showing possibility.) 1
II) I need …...English -Marathi dictionary from …. library. (Rewrite the sentence using suitable articles.) 1
III) Ram said to Radha,” I will give my car tomorrow.” (Rewrite the sentence using indirect speech.) 1
B2. Spot the error from the following sentence and correct it. 1
Mr. George have been living in Nashik for 2002.
Q2A. Read the first activity, and then read the extract and complete the activities given below: (12)
A1. Complete the following sentences: (2)
i) The purpose of the newspaper is to provide……….and ………to the readers.
ii) Reporters create …….and …….in the news report.
Newspapers, especially of the popular variety, aim to do two things; to inform and to entertain. Entertainment may be principally found in the Centre pages of newspaper, in some of the feature articles and some local stories. The principle aim of the short news report on the front page is to inform.
Most newspapers are published daily and the news reporters must make sure that they have up-to –the minute news. In their news reports they will aim to create a sense of immediacy, to convey the impression that they have rushed the news to the reader and that the information contained is the very latest.
Reporters also wish to create a sense of authenticity, that is, that their news is accurate and genuine. They may thus refer to their sources, to the spokesmen who informed them, perhaps quoting their very words.to show that what has been produced is the real news.
Just as reporters appear to be in a hurry to find out and then retell their facts too. So, the readers of the daily newspaper are often in a hurry, trying to read as much of the news as possible before rushing off to work. This is perhaps what dictates one very common format for news reports. According to this format, the first paragraph or two of the news report contains most of the main points of the story, in a condensed or summary form. The following paragraph go over all the main points again, but this time adding more details. Thus the reader who is in hurry can get main idea of the story by reading just the initial paragraphs. The editor of the paper also benefits from this format, for if he or she runs out of space in the paper, some of the last paragraphs of the story can be deleted without too much harm.
A2. Match the items in Column A with the items in Column B. (2)
Column A Column B
i) Short news report a) A sense of authenticity
ii) Latest news b) the front pages
iii) Entertainment c) a sense of immediacy
iv) Real news d) the Centre pages
A3. State whether the following statements are true or false and rewrite them. (2)
i) In the news report, the initial paragraphs are in condensed or summary form.
ii) The tendency of reading as much news as possible before rushing of to work has dictated the format of the news report.
iii) According to the extract, most newspapers are published every week.
iv) The sources and the spokespersons with their words are referred in the news to show that the news is the latest one.
A4. You must be reading newspaper daily. So, write down four advantages of reading the newspaper.
A5. Do as directed
i) Most newspapers are published daily.
(Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘They…….,)
ii) The editor of the paper also benefits from this format.
(Add a Question Tag).
A6. Find out similar meaning of words from the extract for the following words. (2)
I) Advantageous
II) Famous
III) Mainly
IV) True
(B) Summary Writing (3)
Write the summary of the above extract and suggest suitable title.
Clues: Aims of the newspaper---------aims of the reporters------reasons--- format of the news report-----benefits.
(C) Note-Making/ Mind- Mapping (3)
Read the following paragraph and complete the following table.
Books have always been man’s best friends. There are books on various topics. They can be grouped under different categories namely literature, expository, philosophical and reference, stories, dramas, novels, one-act-plays and poetry all come under literature. Books that provide information are expository They include history, geography, sociology and politics. Philosophical books deal with religion and theology. Reference books deals with variety of needs. They include books likes a dictionary or a collection of idioms phrases, world records, facts and figures etc.
Categories of books
------------- ------------------- philosophical philosophical
1) Stories
2) Dramas
3) Novels
4) ------
5) ----------- 1)History
2)------
3)Geography
4)Politics 1)-------
2)---------- 1) -----------------
2) Collection of idioms and phrases
3) ------------
4) Facts and Figures
SECTION II – POETRY
(POETRY AND APPRECIATION) (14 marks)
Q.3 A. Read the extract and complete the activities given below (10)
Between Nose and Eyes a strange contest arose,-
The Spectacles set them unhappily wrong;
The point in dispute was , as all the world knows,
To which the said spectacles ought to belong.
So Tongue was the lawyer , and argued that cause
With great deal of skill and a wig of learning;
While Chief Baron Ear sat to balance the laws,
So famed for his talent in nicely discerning.
'In behalf of the Nose it will quickly appear,
And your lordship,' he said, 'will undoubtedly find,
That the Nose has had spectacles always in wear,
Which amounts to possession time out of mind.'
Then holding the spectacles up to the court,
'Your lordship observes they are made with a straddle
As wide as the ridge of the Nose is; in short, Designed to sit close to it, just like a saddle.
'Again would your lordship a moment suppose,
('Tis a case that has happened, and may be again)
That the visage or countenance had not a Nose,
Pray who would, or who could, wear spectacles then? 'On the whole it appears, and my argument shows,
With a reasoning the court will never condemn,
That the spectacles plainly were made for the Nose,
And the Nose was as plainly intended for them.'
(A1) (i) Complete the following table. (2)
Reason of dispute Dispute is between Lawyer Judge
(A2) (i) The tongue justifies the possession of the spectacles on behalf of the nose. Pick up the expressions from the poem that argue in favour of the Nose and complete the following web diagram. (2)
(A3) Pick out example of Inversion from the poem and explain. (2)
(A4) Imagine that you are a lawyer defending the case of the eyes in court. Present your counter statement in support of your client (2)
(A5)Compose two lines of your own on any sensory organ. (2)
B. APPRECIATION (04)
Read the extract and write the appreciation of the given extract based on the following aspects:
Eight ears have passed
Since I placed my cherry seed in the grass.
“Must have a tree of my own,” I said,
And watered it once and went to bed And forgot; but cherries have a way of growing, Though no one's caring very much or knowing. And suddenly that summer near the end of May, I found a tree had come to stay. It was very small, five months child, Lost in the tall grass running wild.
Goats ate the leaves, the grass cutter scythe
Split it apart and a monsoon blight
Shrivelled the slender stem...... Even so,
Next spring I watched three new shoots grow,
The young tree struggle, upward thrust
Its arms in a fresh fierce lust
Write an appreciation of the given extract based on the following aspects:
• 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)
1) Letter Writing
Write a letter of an application to the Principal seeking leave of absence from the Terminal examination to attend the “State level Under 19 Cricket team Training camp” at Pune.
OR
E – mail writing
Write an E – mail in a proper format to the book seller ordering books. Use the following points.
e-mail address: bookseller @gmail.com,Give names of books and copies.expect discount and quick delivery
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)
“Time is money”
1) Importance time and money
2) Value of time and money in life.
3) Your priority. 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 “Save water , Save Earth”.
Use the following points-
1) Importance of water.
2) Future without water
3) Measure to save water
4) Give attractive look to the handout.
OR
C.Leaflet- Write a leaflet on “Importance of Blood 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 periods of Histyory British Drama. (2)
2) Match the Pair (2)
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) Write the theme of the play.’The Rising of the Moon’.
(C) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below (04)
1) Write character traits of Lyander.
2) Justify: “A Midsummer Night’sDream” is a comedy.
(D) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below (04)
1)Narrate opening incident happened in the printing room in a short paragraph.
2) Describe the climax scene of “An Enemy of the people” in your own words
Annual Activity Sheet
Model Answer sheet
Class XI
Time 3hrs Sub: English Marks :80
SECTION I – PROSE
(Reading for Comprehension, Language Study, Summary, NoteMaking/Mind Mapping)
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)
(A1. Complete the web with information regarding the flags carried by Tenzing. (2)
India
Britian
United Nations
Nepal The flags carried by Tenzing were of
A2 Complete the table. (2)
The words Who said TO Whom When
These three flags are in your care Colonel Hunt Tenzing When he gave tensing the flags
, I am glad to know that you brought an Indian flag”.
Colonel Hunt Tenzing When Tenzing asked his permission to carry Indian flag.
A3. The ‘rope’ was a symbol because it tied Hillary and Tenzing together. One could not move without the other. They were not two individuals, but a team. They could only reach the summit if they worked as a team. (2)
A4. Accept any reasonably correct answer. (2)
A5. Do as directed (2)
3) Colonel Hunt has given me three flag. 1
4) This was not only slow but also difficult. 1
A6. Match the words with their meanings- (2)
A B
1 )Alternated a) down changing places
2)Sloping b)slanting up or down
3)Steep c) straight
4)Summit d) the highest point of mountain
B. language study. (4)
B1. Do as directed. (3)
IV) Savita may pay a visit to her aunt. 1
V) I need …an... English -Marathi dictionary from the library. 1
VI) Ram told Radha that he would give his car the next day. 1
B2. Spot the error from the following sentence and correct it. 1
Mr. George has been living in Nashik since 2002.
Q.2A] Read the following extract and do all the activities given below: 12
A1. A Complete the following sentences: (2)
iii) The purpose of the newspaper is to provide information and entertainment to the readers.
iv) Reporters create a sense of immediacy and a sense of authenticity in the news report.
A2. Match the items in Column A with the items in Column B. (2)
Column A Column B
v) Short news report a) the Centre pages
vi) Latest news b) a sense of immediacy
vii) Entertainment c) the front pages
viii) Real news d) A sense of authenticity
A3. State whether the following statements are true or false and rewrite them.
i) True ii) True iii) False iv) False (2)
.
A4. Find out similar meaning of words from the extract for the following words.
V) Beneficial (2)
VI) popular
VII) principally
VIII) genuine
A5. Accept any reasonably correct answer. (2)
A6. Do as directed
iii) They publish most newspapers daily.
iv) The editor of the paper also benefits from this format ,doesn’t he?
B.Summary Writing (3)
Covering all important points 01
Language and Vocabulary 01
Grammer 01
C. Note – Making: 03
Categories of books
-Literature Expository philosophical Reference
1Stories
2Dramas
3Novels
4-One Act Play
5) Poetry 1)History
2)Sociology
3)Geography
4)Politics 1)Religion
2)Theology 1) --Dictionary
2) Collection of idioms and phrases
3)World Records
4) Facts and Figures
Covering all important points 02
Presentation 01
Q.3 A. Read the extract and complete the activities given below (10)
A A1) (i) Complete the following table. (2)
Reason of dispute Dispute is between Lawyer Judge
Which does spectacle belong Nose and Eyes Tongue Ear
(A2) Complete the following web diagram. (2)
(A3) Pick out example of Inversion from the poem. (2)
A strange contest arose between Nose and Eyes.
Word order is changed.
A4) Accept any reasonably correct answer (2)
A 5) Accept any reasonable poetic composition (2)
B. APPRECIATION (04)
1) Appropriateness of theme and language features (2)
2) Explanation and presentation (1)
3) Personal opinion and evaluation of the poem (1)
SECTION III – Writing Skills
Q.4 Complete the activities as per the instructions given below (16)
Letter Writing
• Content 02
• Accuracy of Language 01
• Appropriateness 01
OR
E – Mail writing
• Content 02
• Use of proper format 01
• Overall presentation 01
B. Attempt any ONE of the following. (4)
B) Expansion of Idea
• Expansion Of Idea 02
• Proper introduction 01
• Conclusion 01
OR
B) Blog Writing
• Main content 02
• Header/ menu / Navigation bar 01
• Footer 01
OR
B) Film Review
Presentation of the theme / story line 02
Technical / Novel aspects 01
Overall presentation 01
C. Attempt any ONE of the following. (4)
Appeal Writing or Leaflet- (4)
• Presentation of content 02
• Convincing language 01
• Inspiring and motivational message 01
OR
C.Report writing
Content 02
Accuracy of Language 01
Appropriateness 01
OR
C. counterview section
Appropriate Counter Argument 02
Language Accuracy 01
Presentation 01
D Attempt any ONE of the following. (4)
D .Speech
• Logical sequence of ideas 02
• Introduction 01
• Conclusion 01
OR
D. Compering
• Connecting events 02
• Impressive introduction 01
• Summing up 01
OR
D. Dialogue Writing
• Content 01
• Punctuation 01
• Correct use of tense 01
• Presentation 01
OR
Interview
• Appropriate framing of questions 02
• Language and style 01
• Overall presentation 01
SECTION IV – Literary Genre
Q.5 (A) Complete the activities given below as per the instructions (04)
1)The four periods of English Drama
1) Medieval Period 2) Renaissance Period 3)Restoration Period 4)Victorian Period
5) Modern Period
2) Match the Pair
1 ) Stage direction- d )Guidelines given by dramatist
2 ) Monologue- c ) to speak to oneself
3 ) Theme- b ) The main idea or point of the play
4 ) Soliloque- a ) Characters thought process expressed aloud
(B) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below. (04)
1) The character of Sergeant is the main character of the drama. The story moves around him, so he is the central character. He is brave, smart, simple, obedient but fooled easily. He is patriotic and take risk of his country. He has concern for his family. He has confusion at the end about what he had done. (2)
2.The Rising of the Moon is a politicl play,It is based on the relation between England and Ireland.It is also a tale of escaped prisoner and police officer torn between duty and patriotism. (2)
(C) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below (04)
1)Lysander is youngman of Athens.He is the one of the hero of the play.Active and dynamic character.He loves Hermia. Under a spell of Juice ,he declares love for Helena.. he has a change of emoyion. (2)
2) “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a classic example of comedy. There is humorous confusion. The elements like word play, miscommunication, mistaken identity, and confusion creates humour. It is comedy of error and it has happy ending. So “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a comedy (2)
(D) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below (04)
1) in the office of the ‘people’s messanger ,Billing brought the manuscript of Dr. Stockman,Billing and Hovstad had to decide hether to print Dr.Stockman”s manuscript or not. It was the article depicting the real condition of Bath. If this article published .it would make a revolution in the city.The mayor would not like the article because it might cause the financial ruin of the town. Dso there is tension in the printing roomabout the decision of printing and publishing the manuscript. (2)
2) The climax scene of “An Enemy of the people”: in the climax scene, dr. Stockman understands that his manuscript is not going to print it. Hovstad is not ready to print it and no one in the town will be able to help him for its publication. So Stockman declares that he will go to every corner of the town and read his manuscript. He decides to make his report public in spite of all threats. His wife changes her mind and decides to support her husband she confirms that the family members will take his side and make people aware of the bad impacts of the poor condition Baths. (2)
STD: XI SUBJECT: ENGLISH TIME: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 80 MARKS
SECTION I – PROSE
(Reading for Comprehension, Language study, Summary, Note-Making/Mind Mapping)
Q.1A. Read the first activity,and then read the extract and complete the activities given below: (12)
A1. Complete the web with information regarding the flags carried by Tenzing. (2)
The flags carried by Tenzing were of
When we left Camp Nine on Friday morning, I was determined to get to the top on this day. That morning I remember thinking, “I was to get to the top even if I die.” I was not afraid to die that day. We set out early and all the way from Camp Nine to the peak we alternated.
I would take the lead and then Hillary. The man who follows when climbing has a difficult job both in climbing up and climbing down. He is the anchor. The man going in the lead cuts the steps and breaks the way.
In my pocket I had four flags. When we were still at Camp Four, Colonel Hunt gave me three flags, those of Britain, the United Nations and Nepal. He charged me with the duty of planting them on the top of the world.
“These three flags are in your care,” he said. “When you and Hillary reach the top, put them at the peak. I am sure that you and Hillary are going to do it.”
I told Colonel Hunt that I was carrying the Indian flag with me and I would like to be on the top with the other flags. I had to ask Colonel Hunt’s permission in his capacity as leader of the expedition.
Indian Flag
Colonel Hunt said, “By all means, I am glad to know that you brought an Indian flag”.
After one hour of steady going, we cut across from the south face and started up the west side where we had to pass up a steep line of rocks. This was slow and difficult. Once we had cleared these, there was nothing barring our way to top but a snow-covered incline, sloping less and less as it neared the top.
These last sixty or seventy feet up the top were not very dangerous. But we kept up the same steady pace. And we reached the small, flattened summit almost together :
During the last fifty feet from the peak, Hillary and I were moving about twenty feet apart. We were tied together with a rope. Most of the time the rope was loose, but when we went over dangerous ground, we drew it taut.
This rope was a symbol. It tied us together. One could not move without the other. We were not two individuals, but a team.
A2. Complete the following table: (2)
The words Who said TO Whom When
These three flags are in your care
, I am glad to know that you brought an Indian flag”.
A3. Give reasons for the ‘rope’ being called a symbol. (2)
A4. Write in short about your favourite game in which you have recently participated. (2)
A5. Do as directed (2)
1) Colonel Hunt gave me three flags. (Rewrite the sentence beginning with, Present Perfect Tense) 1
2) This was slow and difficult. (Use ‘not only…but also’) 1
A6. Match the words with their meanings- (2)
A B
1) Alternated a) slanting up or down
2) Sloping b) changing places
3) Steep c) the highest point of mountain
4) Summit d) straight
B. language study. (4)
B1. Do as directed. (3)
I) Savita will pay a visit to her aunt. (Rewrite the sentence using modal auxiliary showing possibility.) 1
II) I need …...English -Marathi dictionary from …. library. (Rewrite the sentence using suitable articles.) 1
III) Ram said to Radha,” I will give my car tomorrow.” (Rewrite the sentence using indirect speech.) 1
B2. Spot the error from the following sentence and correct it. 1
Mr. George have been living in Nashik for 2002.
Q2A. Read the first activity, and then read the extract and complete the activities given below: (12)
A1. Complete the following sentences: (2)
i) The purpose of the newspaper is to provide……….and ………to the readers.
ii) Reporters create …….and …….in the news report.
Newspapers, especially of the popular variety, aim to do two things; to inform and to entertain. Entertainment may be principally found in the Centre pages of newspaper, in some of the feature articles and some local stories. The principle aim of the short news report on the front page is to inform.
Most newspapers are published daily and the news reporters must make sure that they have up-to –the minute news. In their news reports they will aim to create a sense of immediacy, to convey the impression that they have rushed the news to the reader and that the information contained is the very latest.
Reporters also wish to create a sense of authenticity, that is, that their news is accurate and genuine. They may thus refer to their sources, to the spokesmen who informed them, perhaps quoting their very words.to show that what has been produced is the real news.
Just as reporters appear to be in a hurry to find out and then retell their facts too. So, the readers of the daily newspaper are often in a hurry, trying to read as much of the news as possible before rushing off to work. This is perhaps what dictates one very common format for news reports. According to this format, the first paragraph or two of the news report contains most of the main points of the story, in a condensed or summary form. The following paragraph go over all the main points again, but this time adding more details. Thus the reader who is in hurry can get main idea of the story by reading just the initial paragraphs. The editor of the paper also benefits from this format, for if he or she runs out of space in the paper, some of the last paragraphs of the story can be deleted without too much harm.
A2. Match the items in Column A with the items in Column B. (2)
Column A Column B
i) Short news report a) A sense of authenticity
ii) Latest news b) the front pages
iii) Entertainment c) a sense of immediacy
iv) Real news d) the Centre pages
A3. State whether the following statements are true or false and rewrite them. (2)
i) In the news report, the initial paragraphs are in condensed or summary form.
ii) The tendency of reading as much news as possible before rushing of to work has dictated the format of the news report.
iii) According to the extract, most newspapers are published every week.
iv) The sources and the spokespersons with their words are referred in the news to show that the news is the latest one.
A4. You must be reading newspaper daily. So, write down four advantages of reading the newspaper.
A5. Do as directed
i) Most newspapers are published daily.
(Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘They…….,)
ii) The editor of the paper also benefits from this format.
(Add a Question Tag).
A6. Find out similar meaning of words from the extract for the following words. (2)
I) Advantageous
II) Famous
III) Mainly
IV) True
(B) Summary Writing (3)
Write the summary of the above extract and suggest suitable title.
Clues: Aims of the newspaper---------aims of the reporters------reasons--- format of the news report-----benefits.
(C) Note-Making/ Mind- Mapping (3)
Read the following paragraph and complete the following table.
Books have always been man’s best friends. There are books on various topics. They can be grouped under different categories namely literature, expository, philosophical and reference, stories, dramas, novels, one-act-plays and poetry all come under literature. Books that provide information are expository They include history, geography, sociology and politics. Philosophical books deal with religion and theology. Reference books deals with variety of needs. They include books likes a dictionary or a collection of idioms phrases, world records, facts and figures etc.
Categories of books
------------- ------------------- philosophical philosophical
1) Stories
2) Dramas
3) Novels
4) ------
5) ----------- 1)History
2)------
3)Geography
4)Politics 1)-------
2)---------- 1) -----------------
2) Collection of idioms and phrases
3) ------------
4) Facts and Figures
SECTION II – POETRY
(POETRY AND APPRECIATION) (14 marks)
Q.3 A. Read the extract and complete the activities given below (10)
Between Nose and Eyes a strange contest arose,-
The Spectacles set them unhappily wrong;
The point in dispute was , as all the world knows,
To which the said spectacles ought to belong.
So Tongue was the lawyer , and argued that cause
With great deal of skill and a wig of learning;
While Chief Baron Ear sat to balance the laws,
So famed for his talent in nicely discerning.
'In behalf of the Nose it will quickly appear,
And your lordship,' he said, 'will undoubtedly find,
That the Nose has had spectacles always in wear,
Which amounts to possession time out of mind.'
Then holding the spectacles up to the court,
'Your lordship observes they are made with a straddle
As wide as the ridge of the Nose is; in short, Designed to sit close to it, just like a saddle.
'Again would your lordship a moment suppose,
('Tis a case that has happened, and may be again)
That the visage or countenance had not a Nose,
Pray who would, or who could, wear spectacles then? 'On the whole it appears, and my argument shows,
With a reasoning the court will never condemn,
That the spectacles plainly were made for the Nose,
And the Nose was as plainly intended for them.'
(A1) (i) Complete the following table. (2)
Reason of dispute Dispute is between Lawyer Judge
(A2) (i) The tongue justifies the possession of the spectacles on behalf of the nose. Pick up the expressions from the poem that argue in favour of the Nose and complete the following web diagram. (2)
(A3) Pick out example of Inversion from the poem and explain. (2)
(A4) Imagine that you are a lawyer defending the case of the eyes in court. Present your counter statement in support of your client (2)
(A5)Compose two lines of your own on any sensory organ. (2)
B. APPRECIATION (04)
Read the extract and write the appreciation of the given extract based on the following aspects:
Eight ears have passed
Since I placed my cherry seed in the grass.
“Must have a tree of my own,” I said,
And watered it once and went to bed And forgot; but cherries have a way of growing, Though no one's caring very much or knowing. And suddenly that summer near the end of May, I found a tree had come to stay. It was very small, five months child, Lost in the tall grass running wild.
Goats ate the leaves, the grass cutter scythe
Split it apart and a monsoon blight
Shrivelled the slender stem...... Even so,
Next spring I watched three new shoots grow,
The young tree struggle, upward thrust
Its arms in a fresh fierce lust
Write an appreciation of the given extract based on the following aspects:
• 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)
1) Letter Writing
Write a letter of an application to the Principal seeking leave of absence from the Terminal examination to attend the “State level Under 19 Cricket team Training camp” at Pune.
OR
E – mail writing
Write an E – mail in a proper format to the book seller ordering books. Use the following points.
e-mail address: bookseller @gmail.com,Give names of books and copies.expect discount and quick delivery
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)
“Time is money”
1) Importance time and money
2) Value of time and money in life.
3) Your priority. 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 “Save water , Save Earth”.
Use the following points-
1) Importance of water.
2) Future without water
3) Measure to save water
4) Give attractive look to the handout.
OR
C.Leaflet- Write a leaflet on “Importance of Blood 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 periods of Histyory British Drama. (2)
2) Match the Pair (2)
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) Write the theme of the play.’The Rising of the Moon’.
(C) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below (04)
1) Write character traits of Lyander.
2) Justify: “A Midsummer Night’sDream” is a comedy.
(D) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below (04)
1)Narrate opening incident happened in the printing room in a short paragraph.
2) Describe the climax scene of “An Enemy of the people” in your own words
Annual Activity Sheet
Model Answer sheet
Class XI
Time 3hrs Sub: English Marks :80
SECTION I – PROSE
(Reading for Comprehension, Language Study, Summary, NoteMaking/Mind Mapping)
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)
(A1. Complete the web with information regarding the flags carried by Tenzing. (2)
India
Britian
United Nations
Nepal The flags carried by Tenzing were of
A2 Complete the table. (2)
The words Who said TO Whom When
These three flags are in your care Colonel Hunt Tenzing When he gave tensing the flags
, I am glad to know that you brought an Indian flag”.
Colonel Hunt Tenzing When Tenzing asked his permission to carry Indian flag.
A3. The ‘rope’ was a symbol because it tied Hillary and Tenzing together. One could not move without the other. They were not two individuals, but a team. They could only reach the summit if they worked as a team. (2)
A4. Accept any reasonably correct answer. (2)
A5. Do as directed (2)
3) Colonel Hunt has given me three flag. 1
4) This was not only slow but also difficult. 1
A6. Match the words with their meanings- (2)
A B
1 )Alternated a) down changing places
2)Sloping b)slanting up or down
3)Steep c) straight
4)Summit d) the highest point of mountain
B. language study. (4)
B1. Do as directed. (3)
IV) Savita may pay a visit to her aunt. 1
V) I need …an... English -Marathi dictionary from the library. 1
VI) Ram told Radha that he would give his car the next day. 1
B2. Spot the error from the following sentence and correct it. 1
Mr. George has been living in Nashik since 2002.
Q.2A] Read the following extract and do all the activities given below: 12
A1. A Complete the following sentences: (2)
iii) The purpose of the newspaper is to provide information and entertainment to the readers.
iv) Reporters create a sense of immediacy and a sense of authenticity in the news report.
A2. Match the items in Column A with the items in Column B. (2)
Column A Column B
v) Short news report a) the Centre pages
vi) Latest news b) a sense of immediacy
vii) Entertainment c) the front pages
viii) Real news d) A sense of authenticity
A3. State whether the following statements are true or false and rewrite them.
i) True ii) True iii) False iv) False (2)
.
A4. Find out similar meaning of words from the extract for the following words.
V) Beneficial (2)
VI) popular
VII) principally
VIII) genuine
A5. Accept any reasonably correct answer. (2)
A6. Do as directed
iii) They publish most newspapers daily.
iv) The editor of the paper also benefits from this format ,doesn’t he?
B.Summary Writing (3)
Covering all important points 01
Language and Vocabulary 01
Grammer 01
C. Note – Making: 03
Categories of books
-Literature Expository philosophical Reference
1Stories
2Dramas
3Novels
4-One Act Play
5) Poetry 1)History
2)Sociology
3)Geography
4)Politics 1)Religion
2)Theology 1) --Dictionary
2) Collection of idioms and phrases
3)World Records
4) Facts and Figures
Covering all important points 02
Presentation 01
Q.3 A. Read the extract and complete the activities given below (10)
A A1) (i) Complete the following table. (2)
Reason of dispute Dispute is between Lawyer Judge
Which does spectacle belong Nose and Eyes Tongue Ear
(A2) Complete the following web diagram. (2)
(A3) Pick out example of Inversion from the poem. (2)
A strange contest arose between Nose and Eyes.
Word order is changed.
A4) Accept any reasonably correct answer (2)
A 5) Accept any reasonable poetic composition (2)
B. APPRECIATION (04)
1) Appropriateness of theme and language features (2)
2) Explanation and presentation (1)
3) Personal opinion and evaluation of the poem (1)
SECTION III – Writing Skills
Q.4 Complete the activities as per the instructions given below (16)
Letter Writing
• Content 02
• Accuracy of Language 01
• Appropriateness 01
OR
E – Mail writing
• Content 02
• Use of proper format 01
• Overall presentation 01
B. Attempt any ONE of the following. (4)
B) Expansion of Idea
• Expansion Of Idea 02
• Proper introduction 01
• Conclusion 01
OR
B) Blog Writing
• Main content 02
• Header/ menu / Navigation bar 01
• Footer 01
OR
B) Film Review
Presentation of the theme / story line 02
Technical / Novel aspects 01
Overall presentation 01
C. Attempt any ONE of the following. (4)
Appeal Writing or Leaflet- (4)
• Presentation of content 02
• Convincing language 01
• Inspiring and motivational message 01
OR
C.Report writing
Content 02
Accuracy of Language 01
Appropriateness 01
OR
C. counterview section
Appropriate Counter Argument 02
Language Accuracy 01
Presentation 01
D Attempt any ONE of the following. (4)
D .Speech
• Logical sequence of ideas 02
• Introduction 01
• Conclusion 01
OR
D. Compering
• Connecting events 02
• Impressive introduction 01
• Summing up 01
OR
D. Dialogue Writing
• Content 01
• Punctuation 01
• Correct use of tense 01
• Presentation 01
OR
Interview
• Appropriate framing of questions 02
• Language and style 01
• Overall presentation 01
SECTION IV – Literary Genre
Q.5 (A) Complete the activities given below as per the instructions (04)
1)The four periods of English Drama
1) Medieval Period 2) Renaissance Period 3)Restoration Period 4)Victorian Period
5) Modern Period
2) Match the Pair
1 ) Stage direction- d )Guidelines given by dramatist
2 ) Monologue- c ) to speak to oneself
3 ) Theme- b ) The main idea or point of the play
4 ) Soliloque- a ) Characters thought process expressed aloud
(B) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below. (04)
1) The character of Sergeant is the main character of the drama. The story moves around him, so he is the central character. He is brave, smart, simple, obedient but fooled easily. He is patriotic and take risk of his country. He has concern for his family. He has confusion at the end about what he had done. (2)
2.The Rising of the Moon is a politicl play,It is based on the relation between England and Ireland.It is also a tale of escaped prisoner and police officer torn between duty and patriotism. (2)
(C) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below (04)
1)Lysander is youngman of Athens.He is the one of the hero of the play.Active and dynamic character.He loves Hermia. Under a spell of Juice ,he declares love for Helena.. he has a change of emoyion. (2)
2) “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a classic example of comedy. There is humorous confusion. The elements like word play, miscommunication, mistaken identity, and confusion creates humour. It is comedy of error and it has happy ending. So “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a comedy (2)
(D) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below (04)
1) in the office of the ‘people’s messanger ,Billing brought the manuscript of Dr. Stockman,Billing and Hovstad had to decide hether to print Dr.Stockman”s manuscript or not. It was the article depicting the real condition of Bath. If this article published .it would make a revolution in the city.The mayor would not like the article because it might cause the financial ruin of the town. Dso there is tension in the printing roomabout the decision of printing and publishing the manuscript. (2)
2) The climax scene of “An Enemy of the people”: in the climax scene, dr. Stockman understands that his manuscript is not going to print it. Hovstad is not ready to print it and no one in the town will be able to help him for its publication. So Stockman declares that he will go to every corner of the town and read his manuscript. He decides to make his report public in spite of all threats. His wife changes her mind and decides to support her husband she confirms that the family members will take his side and make people aware of the bad impacts of the poor condition Baths. (2)
