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Class 12 - English Core

Sample Paper - 08 (2022-23)

Maximum Marks: 80
Time Allowed: : 3 hours

General Instructions:

1. 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q-paper reading.

2. The Question Paper contains THREE sections-READING, WRITING and LITERATURE.
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write the correct question number in your answer sheet to
indicate the option/s being attempted.

SECTION A – READING SKILLS

1. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
It is hard to think of an Indian snack that is not fried. However, we need to be aware of what happens to oil when it is heated.
When oil begins to smoke, it is a good indicator that it has been heated too much. At this temperature, chemical changes
begin to take place, which has many health risks. Of course, this tricky. It the oil is not hot enough, then more of it is
absorbed, and the resultant product is quite soggy and unfit to eat.
Further, prolonged heating of oil at high temperature, i.e. at its smoking point, leads to it degradation. A substance called
acrolein is formed which can irritate the stomach lining. The oil that has decomposed to acrolein to dark and viscous.
Normally this does not happen when food is fried at home. But as oil is expensive we are not willing to put it down the drain
after having used it only once. The common tendency is to set aside any oil that is left over to use another time. And
repeated use of the same oil guarantees the formation of acrolein with all its undesirable effects.
In fact, some experts suggest that oil should not be held at its smoking temperature for more than 15 minutes at a time. This
time span, as everyone knows, is hardly sufficient to prepare poor is for even a small family of four. Sadly, olive and corn
oils are not widely available in our markets. Both these oils can be heated to higher temperatures before they start smoking.
Even heart-friendly oils, like those made from sunflower, are also not spared from these effects. Another problem arises
when oil is stored under less than satisfactory conditions. If the oil is not stored in an airtight container which, additionally,
allows light to pass through, then it will deteriorate further because of the effect of oxygen and light on the oil.
By and large, these undesirable effects result when food is deep-fried. So, eat deep-fried food occasionally. This does not
mean we can no longer enjoy the flavour and palatability of fried foods. Some food like tikkis land themselves to both deep
and shallow frying. Since every batch of frying requires fresh oil, there is no problem with leftover oil.
The practice of heating small amounts of mustard, black grams chillies and the like in a little oil, before they are added to
vegetables and curries, is called tempering. Tempering is not meant solely for flavour but has a nutritional benefit as well.
i. Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate option.
________ is a substance that irritates the stomach lining.
i. Acrolein
ii. Sunflower oil
iii. Acetic acid
iv. Corn oil
ii. Comment on the degradation of oil due to prolonged heating as referred to in paragraph two.
iii. List any two ways one can opt to delish the flavours of deep-fried foods.
(Clue: Think about the alternatives to curb its harmful effects)
iv. Select the option that conveys the opposite of ‘undesirable’, from words used in paragraph five.

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i. flavour
ii. tempering
iii. palatability
iv. occasional
v. What is the other consequence of improper storage of oil?
i. Oxidisation of Oil when left in open/improperly stored
ii. Not storing it in air-tight container reduces freshness
iii. Oil used for Deep-frying is super unhealthy
iv. Light passes through it as Oil is transparent​​
vi. Based on your understanding of paragraph six, list one major reason as to why tempering is done.
vii. Why do we have a tendency of reusing the oil once used?
viii. Complete the given sentence with an appropriate inference, with respect to the following:
According to the writer, a few healthy oils that can be heated to higher temperatures before they start smoking are not
widely available in our markets. These oils are ________.
ix. What happens to oil when it is heated?
i. It begins to smoke
ii. Chemical Changes start taking place
iii. If not heated enough, more of it is absorbed
iv. Over-heating leads to its degradation
x. Select the most suitable title for the above passage.
i. Fried Food and its effects
ii. Effect of Oil in Indian Snacks
iii. Indian snack - A Story Fried Food
iv. Oil in Junk Food
2. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Study on Fake News
1. A 2020 study on misinformation in India by the University of Michigan has noted a rise in the number of inaccurate
stories being circulated.
2. The study used 243 unique instances of misinformation from an archive maintained by Tattle Civic Technology (a Delhi-
based news project that aims to make accurate information more accessible to mobile-first users). The archive represents
all the stories that have been debunked by different fact-checkers.
3. The misinformation that was circulating on social-media apps was classified into several categories - culture,
government, doctored statistics, etc. “There are many reasons; one is pure mischief, people who enjoy seeing falsehoods
- they create, propagate,” said Joyojeet Pal, one of the authors of the study, while talking about why misinformation is
spread. “Another reason is political; driven by those who want a certain agenda to triumph. And then, there is pure
economics. Platforms often use misinformation to make money by click-baiting people. The more extreme and
controversial a piece of news sounds, the more likely it is that someone will click on it.”

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4. Different modes of media are used to relay different kinds of misinformation, shows the study. For example,
misinformation in the ‘casualty’ category relies heavily on visuals, such as video clips, since the goal is to evoke a
physical reaction, often fear or disgust. Misleading statistics use a lot of text to sound legitimate by offering specifics.
5. Several mainstream media houses, including newspapers and news channels, have put out widely circulated
misinformation, showed the study. Even public figures, by not removing the debunked misinformation from their social
media pages, have contributed to the propagation of false information.
6. The study could not cite clear reasons why mainstream media was sharing misinformation. It hinted that some may
simply be out of poor editorial standards in a competitive media ecosystem. “One thing that remains clear, however, is
that misinformation travels fast,” the authors wrote, “and that news sources may increase footfalls through deliberate
misinformation or click-bait headlines.”
-Prachi Salve
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i. Does the following statement agree with the information given in paragraph 1?
The researchers from Michigan gathered the data for their study from a social media app.
Select from the following:
True - if the statement agrees with the information
False - if the statement contradicts the information
Not Given - if there is no information on this
ii. Do you think that public figures have contributed to the propagation of false information? Support your answer with
reference to the paragraph 5.
iii. Which of these CANNOT be a reason behind the conduction of a study on misinformation?
A. People easily believe in misinformation without checking for facts.
B. The use of billboards to spread misinformation needs to be banned.
C. There is an increasing urgency to identify the sources of misinformation.
D. Spread of misinformation often disrupts the communal peace in the society
iv. Complete the sentence based on the following statement.
Different modes of media are used to relay different kinds of misinformation, shows the study.
We can say that the goal of misinformation in the "casualty" category is ________.
v. From the bar graph given in the passage, we can infer that the spread of misinformation is ________.
A. exhibiting an upward trend
B. showing signs of slowing down
C. following a predetermined trajectory
D. going against the conclusions of the study
vi. Read the two statements given below and select the option that suitably explains them.
i. An archive of circulated misinformation is maintained by Tattle Civic Technology.
ii. Tattle Civic Technology wants to make accurate news more accessible.
A. (ii) led to (i)
B. (i) is the cause of (ii)
C. (ii) is the source of (i)
D. (i) and (ii) are independent of each other
vii. The misinformation that was circulating on social media apps was classified into several categories - culture,
government, doctored statistics, etc.
Give one reason why there was a widespread circulation of misinformation.

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viii. Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate option.
The study ________ how various media platforms are used to spread various types of false information.
A. encourages
B. demonstrates
C. conceals
D. demands
ix. Complete the sentence appropriately with one/two words.
Misinformation is frequently used by platforms to generate revenue through ________.
x. Based on the reading of the statement, answer the question that follows.
A 2020 study on misinformation in India by the University of Michigan has noted a rise in the number of inaccurate
stories being circulated.
How you can help prevent the spread of false information as a responsible citizen.
SECTION B – CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS
3. Draft a suitable notice for your school notice board informing students about the Magic Show organised by your school in
aid of victims of earthquake in Nepal. You are Prachi/Pancham Captain of the school D.P.S. Gurgaon.

OR

Your school has planned an excursion to Lonavala near Mumbai during the autumn holidays. Write a notice in not more than
50 words for your school notice board, giving detailed information and inviting the names of those who are desirous to join.
Sign as Naresh / Namita, Head Boy / Head Girl, DV English School, Thane, Mumbai.
4. You are Ankit Verma. Your friend from Malaysia is staying in the hostel. Invite him to join Diwali celebrations with you at
your residence.

OR

You are Dhruv/Deepa. Your father, Shri Dheeraj Garg of Gurugram wants you to draft an invitation to be sent to friends and
relatives on the occasion of your elder sister’s marriage. Prepare the invitation giving necessary details in not more than 50
words.
5. Games and Sports are not given as much importance in the country as is given to academics. As a result of this, our
achievements in the international arena are not very spectacular. Write a letter to the Editor of a national daily on the
importance of sports and games and on the need to create awareness about it. You are Sunita/Sameer, 8/35, MG Road,
Bengaluru.

OR

JB Academy, Ayodhya urgently requires a post-graduate teacher to teach Political Science for which they placed an
advertisement in 'The Bhilai Express'. You are Sanjay/Sanjana Sharma from 21, Vasant Marg, Bhilai. Draft a letter including

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a CV, applying for the advertised post (120-150 words)

6. Information Technology has provided new avenues to the students for knowledge, creativity, discovery as well as job
opportunities at home and abroad. Computers have brought in a silent revolution. Write an article in 150-200 words showing
how the information technology has provided the younger generation new opportunities, joys of discovery and thrill of
creativity. You are Madhu/Mudit.

OR

Your school has recently organised a medical camp for screening students and staff for swine flu on the occasion of
Independence Day Celebrations. The parents were also invited for screening. You are Rohit/Rashmi, Cultural Secretary of
Vivekananda Kendra School, Bangalore. Write a report of the event in 100-125 words for ‘The Times of India.'
SECTION C - LITERATURE
7. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
We have imagined for the mighty dead;
All lovely tales that we have heard or read;
An endless fountain of immortal drink,
Pouring unto us from heaven’s brink.
i. The phrase immortal drink refers to:
a. blessings of our ancestors.
b. the teachings of nature.
c. a life-giving force.
d. the beauty of heaven.
ii. All lovely tales evoke the feeling of:
a. sadness and nostalgia.
b. only nostalgia.
c. inspiration and pride.
d. only pride.
iii. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
(1) Beautiful things are gifts from God for all of us.
(2) Beautiful objects of nature are forever like a never-ending portion of a drink.
a. (1) can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.
b. (2) can be inferred from the extract but (1) cannot.
c. Both (1) and (2) can be inferred from the extract.
d. (2) is the reason for (1) and can be inferred from the extract.
iv. The literary device used by the poet in the following lines is ________.
An endless fountain of immortal drink,
Pouring unto us from heaven’s brink.

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a. personification
b. allegory
c. imagery
d. synecdoche
v. Answer in one word:
The word (from the extract) which means verge or threshold is ________.
vi. The benefits of a thing of beauty for humans include .
i. healthy body
ii. calm mind
iii. struggle-free life
iv. better relationships
v. hope to carry on

Choose the most appropriate option.

a. Only (v)
b. (i), (ii) and (v)
c. (i), (iii) and (iv)
d. (ii) and (iv)

OR

Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

If we were not so single-minded
about keeping our lives moving,
and for once could do nothing,
perhaps a huge silence
might interrupt this sadness
of never understanding ourselves
and of threatening ourselves with
death.
i. Whom does we refer to in the above lines?
a. human beings
b. poet
c. poet's relative
d. none of these
ii. What do you think is the mood of the poet in the above extract?
a. gloomy, cynical
b. reflective, inspired
c. introspective, aware
d. critical, demotivated
iii. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
(1) Threatening ourselves with death feeds on the fear of death.
(2) Death confines us and challenges the finiteness of life.
a. (1) can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.
b. (2) can be inferred from the extract but (1) cannot.
c. Both (1) and (2) can be inferred from the extract.
d. (2) is the reason for (1) and can be inferred from the extract.

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iv. What might the huge silence signify?
a. melancholy
b. understanding
c. discomfort
d. flexibility
v. Look at the images given below. Choose the image to which the above extract can be seen as an appropriate
response.

1.

2.

3.

4.

vi. According to the extract, the poet asks target-driven people, not to be so ________.
8. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Things were quite different then: humans hadn't arrived on the global scene, and the climate was much warmer, hosting a
huge variety of flora and fauna. For 500 million years Gondwana thrived, but around the time when the dinosaurs were
wiped out and the age of the mammals got under way, the landmass was forced to separate into countries, shaping the globe
much as we know it today.
i. Changes in which of the following has/have taken place according to the given line:
Shaping the globe much as we know it today
a. the continents and countries
b. the rivers and mountains
c. the flora and fauna
d. All of these
ii. What does the narrator express for Gondwana in the given lines?
a. Appreciation
b. Wonder
c. Excitement
d. Enthusiasm
iii. Complete the sentence appropriately, with reference to the extract
The word from the given extract that the writer refers to the ancient landmass of the earth ________.
iv. According to the narrator, to visit which continent was to be a part of the history referred to in the above extract?

OR

Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

Hana, working hard on unaccustomed labour, saw a messenger come to the door in official uniform. Her hands went weak
and she could not draw her breath. The servants must have told already.

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i. Why is Hana working hard on unaccustomed labour?
ii. Why the messenger had come?
a. To arrest Dr. Sadao.
b. To check whether there is enemy or not.
c. To take Dr. Sadao, as General was in pain.
d. To help Hana at work.
iii. Who is the author of the above-mentioned lines?
a. Anees Jung
b. Alphonse Daudet
c. Pearl S. Buck
d. John Updike
iv. What turned Hana's hands weak and short of breath?
9. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
It takes longer to build a school,' I say, embarrassed at having made a promise that was not meant. But promises like mine
abound in every corner of his bleak world.
After months of knowing him. I ask him his name, ‘Saheb-e-Alam,' he announces. He does not know what it means. If he
knew its meaning - lord of the universe - he would have a hard time believing it. Unaware of what his name represents, he
roams the streets with his friends, an army of barefoot boys who appear like the morning birds and disappear at noon. Over
the months, I have come to recognise each of them.
i. What is the most likely reason for the narrator's embarrassment?
It could be because -
a. She was not able to build the school in time.
b. She does not know the name of the boys.
c. She is guilty of giving a false hope to the boy.
d. She is not aware of his bleak world.
ii. Rewrite the sentence by replacing the underlined phrase with its inference.
He was oblivious to the literal meaning of his name.
iii. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
(1) The boy's name was ironical.
(2) The boy had a hard time believing it.
a. (1) Can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.
b. (1) cannot be inferred from the extract but (2) can.
c. (1) is true but (2) is false.
d. (2) is the reason for (1).
iv. Select the option that describes the literary device used in the expression 'an army of barefoot boys who appear
like morning birds'.
a. Metaphor
b. Simile
c. Hyperbole
d. Alliteration
v. Rationalise, to support the given opinion:
The boy had many hollow promises in his bleak world.
vi. Replace the underlined word with its antonym from the extract.
The narrator forgot each of their faces.
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their own name and logo.

OR

Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

On Saturday they made their weekly pilgrimage to watch United. Sophie and her father and little Derek went down near the
goal - Geoff, as always, went with his mates higher up. United won two-nil and Casey drove in the second goal, a blend of
innocence and Irish genius, going round the two big defenders on the edge of the penalty area, with her father screaming for
him to pass, and beating the hesitant goalkeeper from a dozen yards. Sophie glowed with pride. Afterwards Geoff was
ecstatic.
i. Their visit to the match was like a weekly pilgrimage refers to
a. strong bond as a family.
b. love for a fixed routine.
c. similar feelings of devotion.
d. excitement for the match.
ii. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
(1) Geoff was not very close to his family and lived in his own world.
(2) Geoff was indifferent toward everyone around him.
a. (1) Can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.
b. (1) cannot be inferred from the extract but (2) can.
c. (1) is true but (2) is false.
d. (2) is the reason for (1).
iii. Complete the sentence with an appropriate explanation, as per the extract.
Sophie glowed with pride. Her pride is the result of ________.
iv. Choose the option listing the situation in which one would be ecstatic.
Scenario 1 Going to an old age home and listening to them share stories from the past.
Scenario 2 Being seated next to your favourite pop singer during a short flight.
Scenario 3 Going to a dog show and losing your pet there.
Scenario 4 Coming home and finding that there are 11 messages from your Principal in your email inbox.
a. Scenario 1
b. Scenario 2
c. Scenario 3
d. Scenario 4
v. Rationalise, to support the given sentence.
It was like a pilgrimage for them to see the football match.
vi. Select the suitable word from the extract to complete the following analogy:
boundary: edge :: mix: ________
10. Answer any five of the following questions in 40-50 words each:
i. Why did the peddler sign himself as Captain von Stahle?
ii. What is the kind of pain and ache that the poet feels? Write your answer in the context of My Mother at Sixty-Six
Change.
iii. What was the plea of the folk who had put up the roadside stand?
iv. In order to escape drowning what strategy did Douglas adopt while in the deep end of the pool?
v. Why is the Englishman’s visit referred to as unexplained mystery? Answer in reference to the chapter Poets and
Pancakes.
vi. Why did Umberto Eco start writing novels and when?
11. Answer any two of the following questions in 40-50 words each:

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i. What made a cool surgeon like Sadao speak sharply to his wife and what was her reaction?(The Enemy)
ii. How did the ten-day-old baby (the future Tiger King) react to the prediction about his future made by the astrologers?
iii. What advice does Mr. Lamb give Derry about the real beauty? (On the Face of It)
12. Why did Rajkumar Shukla invite Gandhiji to Champaran? How did Gandhiji solve the problem of the indigo farmers?

OR

According to the poet of A thing of beauty, How does the reading about the heroes affect us?
13. Both Bama and Zitkala-Sa were victims of discrimination that was practised in the society. What kind of experience did both
of them go through?

OR

How did Charley stumble into the third level at Grand Central Station? Describe his experience there?

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Class 12 - English Core

Sample Paper - 08 (2022-23)

Solution

SECTION A – READING SKILLS

1. i. (i) A substance called acrolein is formed which can irritate the stomach lining.
ii. Prolonged heating of oil at high temperature, i.e. at its smoking point, leads to it degradation. A substance called
acrolein is formed which can irritate the stomach lining. The oil that has decomposed to acrolein to dark and
viscous. A repeated use of the same oil guarantees the formation of acrolein with all its undesirable effects.
iii. (i) Prepare the items in a limited quantity of oil and (ii) eat deep-fried food occasionally.
iv. (iii) palatability
v. (i) Oxidisation of Oil when left in open/improperly stored
vi. i. To add flavours to curries
ii. To bring in nutritional benefits (any one)
vii. Since oil is expensive we are not willing to put it down the drain after having used it only once. The common
tendency is to set aside any oil that is left over to use another time.
viii. olive and corn oils
ix. (ii) Chemical Changes start taking place
x. (ii) Effect of Oil in Indian Snacks
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2. i. The researchers from Michigan gathered the data for their study from a repository of news data
ii. Yes, it is true that public figures have contributed to the propagation of false information by not removing the
debunked misinformation from their social media pages.
iii. B. The use of billboards to spread misinformation needs to be banned.
iv. to evoke a physical reaction, often fear or disgust.
v. A. exhibiting an upward trend
vi. A. (ii) led to (i)
vii. 1. Mischief-People who enjoy seeing falsehoods - they create, propagate
2. Another reason is political; driven by those who want a certain agenda to triumph.
3. And then, there is pure economics. Platforms often use misinformation to make money by click-baiting
people.
(Any one relevant point)
viii. B. demonstrates
ix. click-baiting
x. Being a responsible citizen, I will make sure to cross-verify any news coming across me before spreading that
to others as it can create a serious impact on society. (Any other relevant point)
SECTION B – CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS
DPS Gurgaon, Haryana
NOTICE 12 July 2015
MAGIC SHOW This is to notify you that our school proposes to organize a magic show on 30 July 2015 in the school
premises for the aid of Earthquake victims in Bihar at 11.00 a.m. All the students are requested to contribute whole-
heartedly and buy Magic-Show tickets. The cost of the ticket is Rs. 100/- per person. The collected fund will be sent to

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the Prime Minister Relief Fund immediately. Tickets are available at the school counter. Donate for the noble cause.
For further details, contact the undersigned.
3. (Head Girl / Boy)

OR

DV ENGLISH SCHOOL, THANE, MUMBAI

NOTICE
Excursion to Lonavala
20th September 20XX
The school has planned an excursion to Lonavala near Mumbai on 15th October 20XX. The journey from our school
will begin at 8:00 am and we will return to school at 5:00 pm. Dispersal will be from gate number 3 of the school. The
charges for the excursion are Rs. 200 inclusive of bus fare, snacks and lunch. Those students who are interested can
enrol their names with the undersigned.

Naresh
(Head Boy)
4. 231/2 Mayur Vihar,
New Delhi.
29th March 2019.
Dear Surunayak,
You know that Diwali, the festival of lights, is approaching. Diwali is of great importance for Indians. It gives me
immense pleasure in inviting you to celebrate Diwali at my residence on 23rd Oct. at 7 pm. We all will have a great time
together.
Do join us for the Puja, Diwali Celebration and Diwali party.
Your loving Friend,
Ankit.

OR

Mrs. & Mr. Dheeraj Garg

request the pleasure of your company on the auspicious occasion of the marriage of their daughter SARIKA
with
RITESH
as per the details given below:
Date: 14th April, 20XX
Time: 8 PM onwards
Venue : Hotel Silver Plaza, Gurugram
R.S.V.P.
Dhruv Garg
5. 8/35, MG Road,
Bengaluru-560001
9th March, 20XX
The Editor,
The Times of India,
Bengaluru

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Sir,
Subject: Creating awareness about the need to improve the standard of sports and games in our country
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I would like to draw the attention of people to the poor performance of
India in sports in an international arena. The recent Olympic Games have proved yet again that India does not perform
well in sports. It is such a pity that a country of more than 1.2 billion people can only collect an average of less than one
medal per game. India has been taking part in Olympics since 1990 but has won just 22 medals. This win of India makes
just 1 medal per 383 million Indians.
Games and sports are not given much importance in the country. Our academic system is a grade-hungry machine. From
students to teachers, all are focused on scoring the highest. It has been noticed that parents and kids are often interested
in playing just renowned games but not athletics. Parents do not see a bright future in such games as well. The picture of
insecurity does not let the players flourish and fulfil their dreams. As a result, our achievements in the international
sports arena are poor.
Though the different academic boards have tried to make physical education a part of the school curriculum, more work
in this area needs to be done. Parents and teachers must identify their child’s inclination towards sports and the ability to
perform well. Students should be encouraged to take an active part in sports along with studies. Sports facilities must be
made available in cities as well as villages. There should be more parks and open spaces for children to play in. More
and more sports competitions should be held at school levels. Government should provide funds to train budding
sportspersons. There should not be any discrimination, reservation and biased opinion while selecting the sportsperson
for Olympics or other such events. Awareness must be created among the pupils that games and sports can be a good
career prospect.
I hope my letter will find a suitable space in your newspaper and a new India will emerge which not only excels in
technology but in sports arena as well.
Yours sincerely,
Sunita

OR

21, Vasant Marg

Bhilai

01 April 2019
The Director
JB Academy, Ayodhya
Sir/Madam
Subject: Application for the post of a post-graduate teacher
In response to your advertisement in 'The Bhilai Express', dated March 25, 2019, for the post of a postgraduate Political
Science teacher in your renowned school, I wish to offer my candidature.
I have done B.Ed. I am an MA in English with 1st division. I have achieved many certificates for co-curricular activities
in my school and college level. I am a dedicated and industrious person who can adjust in any condition and not let my
work hamper in any way. With my knowledge, I will surely be able to add value to your school. I am available for an
interview on any day of your convenience. If given a chance to serve you, I assure you that I shall work with utmost
sincerity and dedication up to your satisfaction for further growth and fame of the organisation.
Yours faithfully
Sanjana Sharma
Encl. : Bio-data

BIO-DATA

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Name Sanjay/Sanjana Sharma

Father's Name Mithun Sharma

Date of Birth 25 July 1984

Address 21, Vasant Marg, Bhilai

Phone 9810085694

E-Mail sanjsharma@gmail.com

Marital Status Unmarried

Age 28 years

Nationality Indian

(i) Have been working as a PGT political science in Modern School, Bhilai since April
Professional Experience
2018 till date.

(i) B.ED
Academic Qualifications (ii) M.A. in Political Science
(iii) B.An in Political Science

Hobbies Trekking and reading

Strengths Good communication skills, computer literate, proficient in English, Hindi and German
(i) Mr Vijay Mathur, Principal
D.A.V School, Gurudwara Rd. Delhi
Names and Address of
(ii) Mr Satish Ohri
References
Head of Commerce Department
Punjab University, Chandigarh

6. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND YOUNGER GENERATION

(by Madhu /Mudit) Information Technology has provided new avenues to the students for acquiring knowledge,
enhancing thrills of creativity, enjoying pleasures of discovery as well as new job opportunities at home and abroad.
Computers have brought in a silent revolution. These electronic devices are as efficient as the best of human brains.
Computers have become indispensable in data-processing and resource planning. Access to the Internet has opened a
vast field of knowledge to the computer-operator. The computer is more than a calculating machine. No doubt it has
made lengthy calculations and working out tedious problems a matter of fun. In writing articles too it helps like a good
friend by correcting spellings and grammatical errors. Web-designing, e-mail, and e-commerce are quite engrossing and
rewarding.

OR

Medical Camp for Screening Students and Staff for Swine Flu
by Rohit, Cultural Secretary,

Vivekananda Kendra School, Bangalore Banglore, 17th August, 20XX: Vivekananda Kendra School, Bangalore
came forward with an innovative idea of organising a medical camp on the occasion of Independence Day Celebrations
for screening students and staff for swine flu. The main aim of organising this camp was to emphasise on the need of
creating awareness about the spread, prevention and treatment of swine flu.
The Senior Medical Officer told that although the vaccines for swine flu are available in medical stores, it may prove to
be fatal if not cured on time. It was also told that it spreads very fast and had initially started in pigs. The parents were

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also invited to join this event. They were also made aware about the causes and cure of this disease, so that they could
take better care of themselves and their children. A team of medical experts said that it spreads in the same way as
seasonal flu. The experts advised us to follow the rules of health and hygiene. It would be only then that the outbreak of
this fatal disease could be controlled and prevented.

SECTION C - LITERATURE
7. i. a life-giving force.
ii. sadness and nostalgia.
iii. Both (1) and (2) can be inferred from the extract.
iv. imagery
v. brink
vi. B. (i), (ii) and (v)

OR

i. human beings
ii. introspective, aware
iii. a. (1) can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.
iv. understanding

v.

vi. single-minded,
8. i. All of these
ii. Wonder
iii. Gondwana
iv. Antarctica

OR

i. Because all the servants had left the job.

ii. To take Dr. Sadao, as General was in pain.
iii. Pearl S. Buck
iv. As Hana saw the messenger, her hands went weak and she was unable to breathe. This was because she felt that
the servants must have told the authorities that they were sheltering an enemy.
9. i. She is guilty of giving a false hope to the boy.
ii. He was unaware of what his name actually meant.
iii. (1) Can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot
iv. Simile
v. Promises that the narrator made, can be found in every corner of his life with no hope for the future (bleak
world).
vi. recognize

OR

i. similar feelings of devotion.

ii. a. (1) Can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.
iii. being an avid fan and her sense of closeness with Danny.

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iv. Scenario 2
v. It was their devotion towards football that made it a regular thing for them to see the match on a regular basis
as they were all huge fans of football.
vi. blend
10. Answer any five of the following questions in 40-50 words each:
i. The peddler signed himself as Captain von Stahle because Edla had honoured and treated him like a captain despite
knowing his real identity and purpose. His signing himself as Captain von Stahle showed that he wanted to retain the
dignity and respect accorded to him.
ii. The poet, while leaving her parent’s home, observes her mother’s pallid face. For the poet, the ‘ashen’ face of her
mother, lost of all vitality and colour, bears resemblance to a corpse. She realizes, with pain, that her mother has
grown old and is nearing her death. Such thoughts make her recollect her childhood fear and anxiety of losing her
mother. The idea of getting separated from her mother distresses her. Even her smiles are an expression of her
helplessness in the face of what is inevitable.
iii. The city folks used to pass by on that road and hence the rural folk set up the roadside stand to attract their attention
and sell their goods. The rural folks pleaded pathetically for some customers to stop by and buy some of their goods.
iv. When Douglas was thrown into the deep end of the pool, he got terribly frightened but was still mentally alert. On his
way down, he planned to make a big jump when his feet hit the bottom, come to the surface, lie flat on it and paddle
to the edge of the pool.
v. The Englishman who visited the Gemini Studios was a mysterious man as no one could decipher his identity, whether
he was a poet or an editor. His accent was so different that no one at the studio could understand what he said and it
became difficult to comprehend anything. Hence his visit to the studio was an unexplained mystery.
vi. Umberto Eco was essentially an academician who pursued his scholarly pursuits through academic writings. He
wrote about forty non-fiction and as he himself says, ‘he became a novelist by accident'. That was the reason he
started writing novels at the age of almost fifty.
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11. Answer any two of the following questions in 40-50 words each:
i. Hana had never seen an operation before. When Sadao started operating, blood began to flow. Hana choked at this
moment. Sadao sharply told her not to faint because if he had stopped, the wounded man would surely have died.
ii. The astrologers predicted that the child will grow to be a warrior, a champion and a hero. But one day he would meet
his end since he was born in the hour of bull. At this, he remarked that it was nothing special about it as everyone
who is born has to die one day. Then he was told by the astrologers that a tiger would be the cause of his death.
iii. Mr. Lamb advises him not to mind what people say about his face. He tells Derry that beauty is not in physical body
instead it lies in our soul. So he should live life to the fullest and ignore the people who mock at him. This advice of
Mr. Lamb transforms Derry’s life.
12. Rajkumar Shukla, who was an illiterate and oppressed indigo farmer, invited Gandhiji to Champaran so that he could
solve the problems faced by the miserable peasants.
Gandhiji's truthfulness, the sincerity of purpose and fearless efforts enabled him to solve the problem of the indigo
farmers. He began by accumulating all the facts. The British landlords as well as Commissioner of Tirhut were non-
cooperative and did not help him at all. This led to the rise of civil disobedience for the first time. A huge number of
peasants and other common people stood in Gandhiji's support and the civil disobedience triumphed.
After four long interviews between Gandhiji and the Lieutenant Governor, an official commission of inquiry was
appointed to look into the indigo sharecroppers' situation. Gandhiji was the sole representative of the peasants. The
official inquiry assembled a huge quantity of evidence against the big planters. After negotiation, a settlement of 25%

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refund to the farmers was agreed on. This was a moral victory for the peasants. They recognised their rights and learned
courage. Gandhiji, thus, helped the sharecroppers by his method of non-violence and non-cooperation.

OR

The heroes/ancestors, who laid their lives for us, have created some very beautiful memories and monuments for us to
cherish forever. The tales of their achievements and heroic deeds continue to inspire us in every possible way. Their
stories, either printed in books or that stand in the form of monuments or passed on through word of mouth, are a source
of inspiration. They will keep on motivating us to do good deeds. They leave behind a strong message for everyone to
follow.
13. Both Bama and Zitkala-Sa were victims of discrimination that was practised in the society. Zitkala-Sa was the pen name
of an American Indian woman Gertrude Simmons Bonnin who was born in 1876. As a child, she suffered from
oppression caused due racial discrimination. The native American Red lines were treated like animals by those outsiders
who had settled in their country. Bama was a contemporary Tamil Dalit writer who experienced the injustice of the caste
system as a child. She faced untouchability. The people of her community were treated as untouchables by the upper
caste people. Both the women were insulted and humiliated. They were not treated with respect and equality. Such
inhuman treatment made both the women of different age rebellious.

OR

Grand Central Station of New York has two levels namely New Haven and Hartford. There does not exist any Third
Level. It is only the imaginary discovery of the narrator and his psychiatrist, Sam who calls it a waking dream-wish
fulfilment. One night he took the subway from Grand Central Station which was faster than the bus.
On reaching there, he went down the steps to the First Level. Then he walked down another flight of stairs to reach the
second level. He got into an arched doorway and was lost in a wrong corridor. He kept in walking along the corridor
which went turning left and slanting downwards. At its end, he went down a short flight of stairs. Then he came out. He
found himself on the third level. For a moment, he thought he had again come back to the second level. There he got
surprised to see everything different from old fashioned. It made him believe that he was actually standing at the Third
Level.

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