JAY AMBE GROUP OF SCHOOLS

STD 11 Commerce ENGLISH Total Marks : 196

PRACTICE WORKSHEET

Section A [Prose]

* Fill in the blanks using the appropriate option from the brackets. [8]

1. (rosary, ignored, suspect, knew, lifeless, protested, pallor, peacefully)

We _1_. But she _2_ our protest. She lay _3__in bed praying and telling her beads.
Even before we could __4_, her lips stopped moving and the _5_ fell from her
_6__ fingers. A peaceful _7_ spread on her face and we __8__ that she was dead.
Ans. : SELF
2. (feeding, turning-point, used to, courtyard, comfortably, Although, sent for,
longer)
When my parents were ……….1…… settled in the city, they .……..2……. us. That was
a ………..3…… in our friendship. …….4……. we shared the same room, my
grandmother no …….5…….. came to school with me. I ………6……… go to an
English school in a motor bus. There were no dogs in the streets and she took
to ………7……. sparrows in the ……….8 …………. of our city house.
Ans. : 1. comfortably, 2. sent for, 3. turning-point, 4. Although, 5. longer, 6. used to,
7. feeding, 8. courtyard

* Answer the following questions in about five to six sentences each. [12]

3. What for did the narrator thank his crewmen, wife and children after landing on
the island?
Ans. : The narrator thanked his crewmen for remaining cheerful and hopeful in the
face of death. Mary had controlled the wheel for hours. Sue, the seven-year-old girl
did not complain of pain in spite of getting a severe head injury; while the six-year-
old Jon was not afraid to die. So, they all deserved thanks and compliments.
4. to protect the ship when rough weather began.
Ans. : Gordon Cook set sail in 1976. He had built for himself a huge boat and called
it ‘Wavewalker’. The journey was to be 2,55,000 km. On second of January 1977,
while they were in the southern Indian Ocean, about 3500 km from Cape Town, the
weather suddenly became terrible. The sea became stormy. The ship was caught in
the stormy sea. It rose to the top of each wave. The captain had taken various
steps to protect themselves from the fury of the storm. First of all he had dropped
down the jib (small sail) to slow down the speed. He secured everything tightly
with ropes. He attached lifelines to the life-rafts. Then he made everyone to put on
their oilskins and life jackets. These precautionary measures later proved to be
insufficient.

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5. to check the flooding of the water in the ship.
Ans. : At 6 p.m. on second January 1977 it appeared that the storm had calmed
down. The wind stopped blowing and the sky grew dark. A roaring sound was
heard. A huge cloud was seen closing on the ship. But the cloud turned out to be a
huge wave. By the time it approached the ship the roaring transformed into a
thunder. The torrent of water exploded on the deck.
There was water everywhere on the ship. It had entered the lower parts of the
ship. The captain went down to find Lary and Herb trying to pump out the water.
He plugged the big hole from where the water was gushing in. Debris floating
around the cabins had blocked the hand pumps. Only one electric pump was in
working order. He connected it tp the out-pipe- and it started working. With these
efforts he was able to check the flooding of water in the ship.
6. Describe the mental condition of the voyagers on January 4 and 5.
Ans. : Frustration was written in bold letters on the faces of the voyagers.
Ceaseless efforts had brought very little relief to them. But they did not lose hopes.
They had been pumping out the accumulated water for the last 36 hours. A few
centimetres of water was still left. Because of the strong wind no sail could be put
on the main mast. If they did the pressure could further damage the ship. So they
hoisted only the storm jib. They tried to head towards the direction of the two
islands. That day they had their first meal in almost two days.
Hopes of survival were almost nil as black clouds began to build up, the wind
became stormy and the waves rose higher. On January 5 the situation became
worse. The weather was horrible. Frustration again dominated. Gordon Cook went
to comfort the children. Jon asked his father if they were going to die. He tried to
assure him that they would succeed in their efforts. Jon told him if they could be
together they were not afraid of death. Listening to the words of the child Gordon
regained courage. His determination to fight the storm became stronger. The
following day the Wavewalker had overcome the storm. The wind had eased.
Hopes of survival were revived.
7. Have you heard any boatmen’s songs ? What kind of emotions do these songs
usually express ?
Ans. : Yes, Boatmen’s songs usually express love and nostalgia. It revolves around
the longing to meet a loved one. It may also express their love for the sea.
8. What good news did Jon and Sue give to their father at 6 p.m. on January 6?
Ans. : On January 6, the narrator was taking a short nap. At 6 p.m., Jonathan woke
him up and Wanted to hug him “because he was the best daddy in the world, and
the best captain” as well. Sue then gave the happy news that they had reached Ile
Amsterdam.

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 * Read The Following Passage And Select The Appropriate Answers. [Unit
based]

We lifted her off the bed and, as is customary laid her on the ground and
covered her with a red shroud. After a few hours of mourning, we left her alone to
make arrangements for her funeral. In the evening we went to her room with a
crude stretcher to take her to be cremated. The sun was setting and had lit her
room and verandah with a blaze of golden light. We stopped half-way in the
courtyard. All over the verandah and in her room right up to where she lay dead
and stiff wrapped in the red shroud, thousands of sparrows sat scattered on the
floor. There was no chirruping. We felt sorry for the birds and my mother fetched
some bread for them. She broke it into little crumbs, the way my grandmother
used to, and threw it to them. The sparrows took no notice of the bread. When we
carried my grandmother's corpse off, they flew away quietly. Next morning the
sweeper swept the bread crumbs into the dustbin.

9. What was the first action taken after lifting the grandmother off the bed?
A) They dressed her in new clothes.
B) They covered her with a red shroud.
C) They placed flowers around her.
D) They sang hymns.
10. What was the atmosphere like when the family went to her room in the
evening?
A) The room was dark and gloomy.
B) The room was filled with the sound of chirping sparrows.
C) The room was lit with a blaze of golden light from the setting sun.
D) The room was crowded with mourners.
11. What did the sparrows do when the bread crumbs were thrown to them?
A) They chirruped loudly and ate the crumbs.
B) They flew away immediately.
C) They took no notice of the bread.
D) They gathered around the crumbs but did not eat.
Ans. : 1. B) They covered her with a red shroud.
2. C) The room was lit with a blaze of golden light from the setting sun.
3. C) They took no notice of the bread.
As the years rolled by we saw less of each other. For some time she
continued to wake me up and get me ready for school. When I came back she
would ask me what the teacher had taught me. I would tell her English words and
little things of western science and learning, the law of gravity, Archimedes'
Principle. the world being round, etc. This made her unhappy. She could not help
me with my lessons. She did not believe in the things they taught at the English

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 school and was distressed that there was no teaching about God and the
scriptures. One day I announced that we were being given music lessons. She was
very disturbed. To her music had lewd associations. It was the monopoly of harlots
and beggars and not meant for gentlefolk. She said nothing but her silence meant
disapproval. She rarely talked to me after that.
12. What was the grandmother's reaction to the things taught at the English
school?
A) She was excited and supportive.
B) She was indifferent and uninterested.
C) She was distressed and unhappy.
D) She was curious and asked many questions
13. Why did the grandmother feel unhappy about the lessons taught at the English
school?
A) She could not understand English.
B) She believed there should be more focus on physical education.
C) She was distressed there was no teaching about God and the scriptures.
D) She wanted the narrator to learn a trade.
14. What was the grandmother's reaction when the narrator announced music
lessons?
A) She was thrilled and encouraged the narrator.
B) She believed music had lewd associations and was disturbed.
C) She was indifferent and did not comment.
D) She decided to learn music herself.
Ans. : 1.C) Twenty years
2. a) A big turban
3. c) Above the mantelpiece in the drawing room
My grandmother always went to school with me because the school was
attached to the temple. The priest taught us the alphabet and the morning prayer.
While the children sat in rows on either side of the verandah singing the alphabet
or the prayer in a chorus, my grandmother sat inside reading the scriptures. When
we had both finished, we would walk back together. This time the village dogs
would meet us at the temple door. They followed us to our home growling and
fighting with each other for the chapatis we threw to them.

15. Why did the grandmother always go to school with the narrator?
A) She wanted to learn the alphabet.
B) The school was attached to the temple.
C) She was a teacher at the school.
D) She wanted to keep an eye on the narrator.
16. What did the priest teach the children at the school?
A) Mathematics and science.

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 B) History and geography.
C) The alphabet and the morning prayer.
D) Music and art.
17. What did the grandmother do while the children were singing the alphabet or
the prayer?
A) She helped the priest teach the children.
B) She sat inside reading the scriptures.
C) She prepared chapatis for the children.
D) She sang along with the children.
Ans. : 1. B) The school was attached to the temple.
2. C) The alphabet and the morning prayer.
3. B) She sat inside reading the scriptures.

* Fill in the blanks using the appropriate option from the brackets. [3]

18. (ushered, demise, transcending, holistic, emerging, existence, passport, survival)

For the first time in human history we see a ……………..1…………… concern-the
………….2………….. not just of the people but of the planet. We have begun to take
a ……………..3…………….. view of the very basis of our …………….4………… The
environmental problem does not necessarily signal our …………..5……………, it is
our …………..6…………… for the future. The emerging new world vision has
ushered in the Era of Responsibility.
Ans. : 1. transcending, 2. survival, 3. holistic, 4. existence, 5. demise, 6. passport

Section B [Poetry]

* Answer the following questions in about four to five sentences each. [12]

19. What impression do you form of the poetess and the poetess’s mother after
reading the poem ‘A Photograph’?
Ans. : The poem presents the poet as a sensitive person who is quite affectionate
towards her mother and Is deeply attached to her. She loves her ‘sweet face and
notes the changes In It as she advances In age. She remembers all the Incidents
connected with her life Including her laughter on looking at the photograph. She
finds it hard to bear her death. The pangs of separation Stun her to
speechlessness. She has a friendly temperament and free mixing nature. She has
great affection or her two girl cousins and goes with them for a sea holiday where
they put on quaint dresses. lier laughter on seeing the dresses In the snap shows
her fine temperament and good humour.
20. Describe the photo pasted on the cardboard.
Ans. :
The poet Shirley Toulson’s mother and her two girl cousins had gone
paddling in the sea water at the beach. In the photograph, the big girl was

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 the poet's mother. She was about twelve years or so. The photograph was
taken by an uncle who was standing at a little distance clicking their photos
with a camera.
All the three girls stood still. All of them were standing bare feet at the
beach in the shallow water. They stood smiling at the uncle who was
standing at a distance with a camera. The wind had left their hair flying
over their smiling faces.
21. What do you think, made the poetess’s mother laugh?
Ans. : The dress and behaviour of her cousins Betty and Dolly made the poetess’s
mother laugh. It is evident that they had put on some quaint dress, which amused
her.
22. The poetess’s mother laughs at her past. How does the poet react to her past?
Ans. : The sea holiday was a past experience for the poetess’s mother. A glimpse of
the photograph perhaps revived some feelings of shared joy and she laughed. For
the poet, her laughter is an incident of the past. It is amusing in ironic manner. The
sense of loss overcomes the pleasure.
23. Why, do you think, does the poetess say nothing about her mother’s death?
Ans. : The poet has no words to express her reaction to this solemn and painful
incident. Death silences everyone. The extensive quietness and prevailing gloom
silence her.
24. What does the word ‘cardboard’ denote in the poem? Why has this word been
used?
Ans. : The word cardboard denotes the photograph pasted on a hard thick paper.
This word has been used to refer to a practice in the past when photographs were
pasted on cardboard and framed with glass front to preserve them.

* Read the following stanza and answer the questions. [6]

Some twenty-thirty years later,

She’d laugh at the snapshot. “See Betty
And Dolly,” she’d say, “and look how they
Dressed us for the beach.”
Questions:
25. Who would laugh at the snapshot twenty-thirty years later?
26. How did mother remember her past?
Ans. : 1. The poet’s mother would laugh at the snapshot some twenty-thirty years
later.
2. Mother remembered her past becoming nostalgic.
Now she’s has been dead nearly as many years
As that girl lived. And of this circumstance

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 There is nothing to say at all,
Its silence silences. Questions:
27. When did the poet’s mother die?
28. Explain: ‘As the girl lived’.
Ans. : 1. It took many years since the poet’s mother has died.
2. The words ‘As the girl lived’ suggest that the poet is completely absorbed in the
memories of her mother.
…………………….. The sea holiday
Was her past, mine is her laughter. Both wry
With the laboured ease of loss.
Questions:
29. Who went for the sea holiday in the past ?
30. What does ‘both’ refer to?
Ans. : 1. The poet’s mother had gone for the sea holiday in the past when she was
a young girl.
2. Both refers to the poet’s mother remembering her past sea holiday as well as
the poet remembering her mother’s laughter.

* Choose the correct figure of speech from the options given below. [7]

31. Was it when I found my mind was not mine

(A) Simile (B) Metaphor (C) Climex (D) Internal Rhyme

Ans. : સ્વપ્રયત્ન
32. ‘All three stood still to smile through their hair’
(A) Repetition (B) Metaphor (C) Alliteration (D) Antithesis

Ans. : (C) Alliteration

33. ‘The cardboard shows me how it was’
(A) Personification (B) Metaphor (C) Oxymoron (D) Alliteration
Ans. : (B) Metaphor
34. ‘Washed their terribly transient feet’
(A) Metaphor (B) Alliteration (C) Synecdoche (D) Metonymy
Ans. : (B) Alliteration
35. ‘With the laboured ease of loss’
(A) Metaphor (B) Personification (C) Metonymy (D) Oxymoron

Ans. : (D) Oxymoron

36. ‘There is nothing to say at all’
(A) Alliteration (B) Antithesis (C) Litotes (D) Repetition
Ans. : (C) Litotes

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 37. ‘And the sea, which appears to have changed less’
(A) Personification (B) Repetition (C) internal Rhyme (D) Simile

Ans.: (A) Personification

* Read the following passage and answer the questions: [2]

I jumped out of bed and looked out of the window.

I couldn't believe what I saw.
It wasn't morning yet, but it was summer and with daybreak
not many minutes around the corner of the world it was light enough for me to
know I wasn't dreaming.
My cousin Mourad was sitting on a beautiful white horse. I stuck my head out of
the window and rubbed my eyes.
Yes, he said in Armenian. It's a horse. You're not dreaming.
38. What was Mourad sitting on when the narrator looked out of the window?
39. What did the narrator do to confirm he wasn't dreaming?
Ans. : 1. Mourad was sitting on a beautiful white horse.
2. The narrator rubbed his eyes to confirm he wasn't dreaming.

Section C [Grammar]

* Read the following passage and rectify the errors. Mention the error and its [9]
corrections:

40. Incorrect Correct

1. I had telephoned for remind him. ____________ ____________
2. We have been invited to a friend’s house. ____________ ____________
3. We were Invited on lunch. ____________ ____________
Ans. :
Answer:
1. for - to
2. have -
had
3. on - for
4. am - was
41. Incorrect Correct
1. We was in the same neighbourhood. ___________ ___________
_ _
2. We began to met for occasional meals. ___________ ___________
_ _
3. We discover that we had a great deal in ___________ ___________
common. _ _

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 Ans. :
Answer:
1. was - were
2. met - meet
3. discover -
discovered
4. is - was
42. Incorrect Correct
1. His appartment is very spacious and airy. ____________ ____________
2. It was in the seventh floor of the building. ____________ ____________
3. It had a wide terrace for a magnificent view. ____________ ____________
Ans. :
Answer:
1. is - was
2. in - on
3. for - with
4. of - from

* Rewrite The Sentences Using The Correct Meaning Of Given Phrases/Idioms. [7]

43. She felt oppressed and discouraged in such s an unfriendly environment,

(worried and uncomfortable, self-satisfied, reluctant)
Ans. : She felt worried and uncomfortable in such an unfriendly environment.
44. We could find no words for what they had done for us. (became speechless,
could not shout, could hardly show)
Ans. : We became speechless for what they had done for us.
45. I had a rather alarming encounter with a wild pig. (fight, meeting, shooting)
Ans. : I had a rather alarming meeting with a wild pig.
46. As his end was near, he could not speak too much, (problem was serious, near
death, issue came to close)
Ans. : As he was near death, he could not speak too much.
47. As he was suspended just for no reason, he had revolting thoughts, (wanted to
take revenge, needed help, unpleasant thinking)
Ans. : As he was suspended just for no reason, he had unpleasant thinking.
48. Since he had sprain in his left leg, he was hobbling about the room, (loitering
about, limping about, shifting about)
Ans. : Since he had sprain in his left leg, he was limping about the room.

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49. Ships were registered abroad to circumvent employment and safety regulations.
(avoid cleverly, turn around, confuse)
Ans. : Ships were registered abroad to avoid cleverly employment and safety
regulations.

* Rewrite the following narration of indirect form: [12]

50. Jack : "Please, come with me."

Juhi : "Sorry, I am busy this time."
Jack : "When will you be free
Juhi : "You can call me after an hour."
Ans. : Jack requested Juhi to go with her. She replied disagreeably that she was
busy that time. Jack enquired her when she would be free. In her reply, Juhi told
him that he could call her after an hour.
51. Anil : Let's go to visit Taj Mahal at Agra.
Sunil : How shall we go?
Anil : We will go by train.
Sunil : What a wonderful idea it is!
Ans. : Anil suggested that they should go to visit Taj Mahal at Agra. Sunil asked him
how they would go. Anil replied that they would go by train. Sunil exclaimed that it
was a wonderful idea.
52. Nirali : What are you doing now?
Akash : I am doing my exercises.
Nirali : Please help me with my homework.
Akash : Don't worry. Ill surely help you this evening Akash
Ans. : Nirali asked Akash was he was doing then. Akash replied that he was doing
his exercises. Nirali requested him elp her with her homework. Akash told her not
tO wO added that he'd surely help her that evening.
53. Atul : Please give me a ticket for the S.T. bus station.
Conductor : Sorry. I can't.
Atul : Why so?
Conductor : Because this bus will go to Kalupur only.
Ans. : Atul requested the conductor to give him a ticket for the S.T. bus station. The
conductor apologised and said that he could not (give him a ticket). Atul asked him
why it The conductor replied that that bus would go to Kalupur only.

* Do as Directed : [8]

54. I would have told myself that I was not a poet. (Add a Question tag)
Ans. : I would have told myself that I was not a poet, wouldn't I?
55. We had been invited to a friend’s house for lunch. (Change the Voice)

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 Ans. : A friend had invited us to his house for lunch.
56. I am not the only one who speaks glowingly of Hosahalli. (Make it Affirmative)
Ans. : I am hardly the only one who speaks glowingly of Hosahalli.
57. We'll have some decent manners in this house. (Make it Negative)
(A) We will not have indecent manners in this house.
(B) We won't have any decent manners in this house.
(C) We don't have any decent manners in this house.
(D) We will not have no decent manners in this house.
Ans. : We won't have any decent manners in this house.
58. His voice was like none I had ever heard before. (Make it Interrogative)
(A) Was there a voice like none I had ever heard before?
(B) How was his voice like none I had ever heard before?
(C) Could his voice be like none I had heard before?
(D) Was his voice like none I had ever heard before?
Ans. : Was his voice like none I had ever heard before?
59. I can't see a thing. (Add a Question tag)
(A) I can't see a thing, can I?
(B) I can't see a thing, can you?
(C) I can't see a thing, can't I?
(D) I can't see a thing, can’t you?
Ans. : I can’t see a thing, can I?
60. Although respectful of religion, he remained a firm believer in the separation of
politics and religious practice. (Make it Simple)
(A) He was respectful of religion, but he believed in separating politics and religion.
(B) Respectful of religion, he firmly believed in separating politics and religious practice.
(C) He remained respectful of religion while separating politics and religion.
(D) He is a firm believer in both religion and politics.
Ans. : Respectful of religion, he firmly believed in separating politics and religious
practice.
61. I heard him thumbing through his engagement book. (Change the Voice)
(A) He was heard thumbing through his engagement book by me.
(B) His engagement book was heard being thumbed through by me.
(C) He is heard thumbing through his engagement book by me.
(D) His engagement book was thumbed through by him.

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 Ans. : He was heard thumbing through his engagement book by me.

Section D [Writing]

* Read the following Speech and prepare notes for the same. [5]

62. (3) Read the following passage and prepare notes for the same.
Pheasants are shy, charming birds known Dup for their brilliant plumage. These
beautiful birds occupy an important niche in nature's scheme of things. Of the
900 bird species and 155 families, the pheasants belong to the order Galliformes
and family Phasinidae. The Galliformes are known as game birds and this
includes, pheasants, partridges, quails, grouse, francolins, turkeys and
megapodes
There are 51 species of pheasants in the world and these are shown in the
identification chart brought out by the Environment Society of India (ESI). The
purpose of this chart is to create awareness among members of the school
ecoclubs under the National Green Corps (NGC) of the Ministry of Environment
and Forests, Government of India.
Except for the Congo Peafowl, all the other pheasants are from Asia. Scientists
believe that all pheasants originated from the Himalayas, and then scattered
into Tibet, China, Myanmar, South and South East Asian countries as well as the
Caucasus Mountains.The jungle fowl and the peafowl spread to South India and
Sri Lanka long before the early settlers established themselves in the Indo-
Gangetic plain.
About a third of all the pheasants in the world are found in India. The male blue
peafowl (the peacock) is the best known member of the pheasant family and is
India's national-bird It occupies a prominent place in India's art, culture and
folklore.
Ans. : Ans. • Pheasants - Shy birds with bright plumage found largely in Asia,
especially India.
• Origin in the Himalayas and spread in China. Myanmar. Sourth and SE Asia.
• Order: Galliformes - game birds; Family: Phasinidae No. of species: 51 (ESI chart)
• Purpose of ESI chart - Creating awareness among schooleco-clubs under NGC.
• Peacock India's national bird, member of this family, represented in India art,
culture and folklore.

* Read the following passage and answer the given questions: [4]

There is a myth. There is something magical about computers and those who
run them. The legend has got about that the computers are electronic brains and
that programmers are some sort of supermen. The facts are that computers are
very stupid and that people who programme them are normal human beings.

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 Anyone who can count from 0 to 7 on his or her fingers and make eight can learn
to be a programmer. The business is not difficult, just tricky.
63. What is the myth about computers and programmers?
64. According to the passage, what is required to become a programmer?
Ans. : 1. The myth is that computers are electronic brains and programmers are
some sort of supermen.
2. Anyone who can count from 0 to 7 on their fingers and make eight can learn to
be a programmer.
65. It is a curious and significant fact that, in spite of all modern scientific
progress and talk of internationalism, racialism and other separating factors are
at least as much in evidence today, if not more so, than at any previous time in
history.
There is something lacking in all this progress, which can neither produce
harmony between nations nor within the spirit of man. Perhaps more synthesis
and a little humility towards the wisdom of the past, which after all is the
accumulated experience of the human race, would help us to gain a new
perspective and greater harmony.
Q.1. What is a curious and significant fact mentioned in the passage?
Q.2. What does the passage suggest could help us gain a new perspective and
greater harmony?
Ans. : 1. The fact that, despite modern scientific progress, racialism and other
separating factors are as evident today as in the past.
2. More synthesis and humility towards the wisdom of the past could help us gain
a new perspective and greater harmony.

* Read the following poem and answer the questions: [2]

“Across the years he could recall His father one way best of all.”
“In the stillest hour of night The boy awakened to a light.”
“Half in dreams, he saw his sire With his great hands full of fire.”
“The man had struck a match to see If his son slept peacefully.”
66. What could the boy recall about his father?
67. Why had the man struck a match in the stillest hour of night?
Ans. : 1. The boy could recall his father best of all across the years.
2. The man had struck a match to see if his son slept peacefully.

* Write Answer As Requested. [12]

68. Study the following points of comparison between Summer Season and Rainy
Season and write seven to eight sentences based on it:
No. Summer Season Rainy Season
1. Duration February to May June to September

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 2. Climate Hot and tiresome Cool and fresh
3. Effect on human Feeling sweaty and Sometimes catch cold
beings uneasy and fever
4. Nature Bare and barren Greenery everywhere
Using fans and Using raincoats and
5. Prevention
suncoats umbrellas
Digging and cleaning
6. Agricultural activities Sowing seed
the land
Ans. : Self-Practice
OR
* The epidemic of heart attacks has been attaining alarming proportion in recent
times causing grave concern specially to the medical fraternity.
To control the increasing death and disability from heart attacks and to focus on
public awareness and their involvement at global level, the World Health
Organisation (WHO) and the World Heart Federation observed September 24th as
the World Heart Day.
What causes heart attacks? Dr H.S. Wasir, Chief Cardiologist and Medical Director,
Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre lists four main habits which adversely
affect the heart health. These are lack of physical exercise, wrong eating habits,
cigarette smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, and stressful lifestyle.
The importance of physical exercise in minimising the incidence of heart attacks
cannot be underestimated. "Physical exercise," says Dr Wasir, "plays a major role
in achieving a long and healthy life in general and prevention of heart attacks in
particular.
" What type of physical exercise and how much, one may ask. It is the isotonic
(dynamic) exercise that is beneficial for the heart and not the isometric (static)
exercise which should be avoided by heart patients. Weight lifting, carrying heavy
suitcases while travelling, pushing a car are some of the examples of isometric
exercises. Examples of the beneficial type of physical activity (dynamic exercise) are
brisk walking, swimming, golf without power carts, badminton and tennis (doubles
for those with old heart attacks but fully recovered, to be started only after
physician's advice)
There are several studies showing that physically active people have higher
longevity than those sedentary or physically inactive.
"Before starting any physical exercise programmes for the first time, one must get
fully evaluated by a cardiologist so as to avoid any harm being done by exercise if
there is serious underlying heart disease needing treatment," warns Dr Wasir.
Ans. : Title: Having a Healthy Heart World Heart Day.
(a) to control death & disability
(b) to increase awareness
 Causes of Heart Attacks
(a) lack of phy'l exercise
(b) wrong eating habits
(c) smoking & alcohol
(d) stressful lifestyle
Role of Physical Excse.
(a) prevents hrt attacks-longer life
(b) isotonic-beneficial; isometric-harmful
(c) walking: best excse.
(i) 30 to 60 mts. brisk walk
(ii) no equipment, money, mat'l or membership of club
(iii) early morning: ideal for walking
(d) Other beneficial exercises
(i) stay cycling
(ii) swimming RAJ
(iii) walk'g on treadmill notes
Consult cardiologist before beginning an exercise program
69. Study the following table showing the standings (positions) of the IPL Teams
and write seven to eight sentences based on it:
IPL Team Standings
TEAMS M W L T N/R P
Mumbai Indians 6 5 1 0 0 10
Royal Challengers 6 4 2 0 0 8
Rajasthan Royals 7 4 3 0 0 8
Deccan Chargers 6 3 3 0 0 6
Kolkata Knight Riders 6 3 3 0 0 6
Delhi Daredevils 6 3 3 0 0 6
Chennai Super King 7 2 5 0 0 4
Kings XI Punjab 6 1 5 0 0 2
Ans. : Self-Practice
70. Study the following table showing the comparison between two friends and
write seven to eight sentences based on it:
Points of Comparison Ketan Kaushal
Age 23 24
Colour Wheatish colour Fair
Height 5’ 5’2”
Weight 45 kgs 49 kgs
Monthly income ₹ 20,000 ₹ 25,000
Mother tongue Gujarati Marathi
Education Diploma Engineering M.B.A.
 No. of brothers 2 brothers 1 brothers
No. of sister 2 Sisters 1 Sisters
Habits Chewing tobacco No habit
Likings Pizza Laddu
Friends Rushil, Ruchi Mohit, Mohini
Ans. : Self-Practice

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71. Write an Email to the Editor of a daily complaining about the nuisance of stray
cattle in your city.
Ans. : To: editorabad@times.com
From: dhruvin.shah@gmail.com
Sub: Nuisance of stray cattle
Date: 2nd September, 2018

Dear Sir,

It is with regret that I have to state that the Stray cattle menace has become
uncontrollable in the city, the cattle owners allow their herds to stray on the roads
in the monsoons. The cattle sit on the roads, soil the place and cause traffic Jams
and accidents. This has been a regular feature for the past many years.

We have informed the local municipal ward officers regularly but they have not
been successful in stopping this menace.
Sir, strict action is needed against the cattle owners who get away with small fines.
Their cattle need to be confiscated if found loitering on the roads.

We hope you write a strong article with pictures so that the concerned authorities
will take up the matter and ‘help the people lead a normal life.

Thanking you.

Yours truly,
Dhruvin Shah
72. Write an Email to your younger brother asking him not to work very hard or tax
himself too much.
Ans. : From: punit26@yahoo.com
To: pankitindia@indiatimes.com
Subject: Avoid overworking
My dear Pankit.
 I am in receipt of your school progress report. It tells about your brilliant
performance in all school subjects but zero in physical exercise. It is a matter of
great sadness.
Dear Pankit! You have been in the hospital for over a month. You are extremely
frail and weak. You are still continuing medicine. You must observe precautions. It
is said that prevention is better than cure,
You need not work so hard. You need not tax your feeble body so much as it will
tell upon your health. Your fever can relapse. You can fall a prey to a serious illness.
You should know that nothing is more important than this life. If one is hale and
hearty, he will enjoy all the blessings of life. But if one is ill, all the charm of life
ends automatically.
What is use of being industrious and hardworking at the cost of losing one's
health? Keep yourself free from strain and tension. Do not exert too much.
Improve your health. Build your stamina. Acquire more and more physical
resistance. Take plenty of exercise. Eat nourishing food. Next time when we meet, I
want to see you healthy and glowing.
Your loving brother,
Punit
73. Write an E-mail to your friend congratulating him/her on his/her success.
Ans. : From: shalu 2006 a yahoo.com
To: meenul4@hotmail.com
Subject: Congratulations on Success
My dear Meenu,
Today's paper is before my eyes. Your photo on the front page speaks volumes. It
tells that you have stood first in the Board Examination. I congratulate you on your
brilliant success.
You are the industrious and promising daughter of a hardworking father. Everyone
knows that your father had stood first in the whole district. You have followed into
his footsteps.
You have been burning midnight oil. Your hard work has borne fruit. You must be
feeling elated.
Your parents and teachers had pinned all their expectations on you and you have
not failed them. You deserve my heartiest congratulations. Please convey the same
to your parents.
Yours sincerely,
Shalu

Section E [Writing]

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74. Write a Report on a street play put up by your school on the topic ‘Save the girl
child.’
Ans. :
Street Play - Save the Girl Child
8th July, 2018
Palanpur
The students of K B High School enacted a street play on ‘Save the girl child’. The
birth of a girl is looked upon as a burden in society and the sex ratio in the country
has shown an alarming decrease. The play revolved around a housewife, harassed
by her in - laws because she had two girls and they forced her to give them a boy
child to carry on
the family lineage. The lady was pregnant and the sonography showed that she
was carrying another girl child.
The family cursed her and wanted her to abort the fetus but the lady battled to
save her child. The husband understood the situation and sided with his wife. He
knew that a third child was going to be difficult to look after considering his
meagre income but he wanted to save his child though family planning was a
must. The Play highlighted that a woman should not become an enemy of her own
sex. Women must stand up for their rights.
OR
* Write a newspaper article on ‘Women Empowerment’.

Ans. :
Women Empowerment
From ancient times women have been considered inferior to men. They lived a
subordinate life totally dependent on men. A woman’s place was in the home
doing household work while men had more freedom. House-work is a non-paying
activity so an earning man was considered superior to a woman.
With the passage of time it became necessary for women to enact dual roles of
bread earner and home-maker. Today women command respect and have done
well in all fields of life. They have scaled new heights whether it is science and
technology, business, engineering, space science, office, medicine, mountaineering,
sports or others.
If a woman is educated her wards will be educated and if she is illiterate her family
will suffer.
In the field of education the girls have done better than boys. No longer are
women the ‘weaker sex’. They dominate most walks of life and occupy top most
positions.
What they require from the government is support in the form of security and
equality. Then they will be able to do well and play a major role in the progress of
the country.
 It is rightly said, ‘The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.’
- By Rajan Paswan XI-C
OR
* Importance of Sports in Education

[Points: importance of good health - role of sports - all-round development of a

child - reality in Indian schools - physical and mental fitness]
Ans. : One of the wise sayings is "A healthy mind in a healthy body". Education and
sports are like two sides of a coin. Both are equally important for children. True
education should aim at developing the all-round personality of a child. It means
that education should result in the mental, moral and physical development at a
child. But unfortunately Sports education is neglected in India. A strong body is an
essential tool to fight the struggle in life. Sports not only promote our health and
strength but also develop in us many good qualities of the head and the heart. The
school and colleges curriculum should have a place for sports and games. This
saying is true- "All work and no play make jack a dull boy." Sports can relax the
students from the tension of studies. Sports develop many good qualities like self -
confidence sportsmanship, honesty, punctuality, tolerance, team - spirit, leadership,
obedience. Co-operation and brother hood. Physical training and sports refresh
and entertain children Mental and moral development is not possible without
physical development. Sports make us broad minded. Sports teach us secularism
and patriotism. Sportsmen can make a nation strong and famous.
OR
* Prepare a speech on ‘Save water’ in not less than 250 words.

Ans. : Respected teachers and my dear friends, I am Ayesha Mansuri of standard XI

- A and I am going to speak on the topic ‘Save Water’
We cannot live without water. About 70% of our body is made up of water. The
earth is a blue planet but most of the water is in the sea and it is salty so we
cannot use it for drinking, house work, factories and farms. When the sun shines
the water vapour goes up, forms clouds and comes down as rain. This rain then
fills up the lakes, rivers, ponds and seas. We do not look after this beautiful gift of
nature. We dirty and pollute the water by throwing sewage and harmful chemicals
in it. Most of the factories throw their waste into the rivers.
People also waste a lot of water. There is very little fresh water in the world. We
should not waste water. We should use only as much as we need. We should not
let our taps remain open when we don’t need water. The drinking water pipes and
drainage pipes should not mix up with one another. We should reuse water like
when we clean our cars and houses we should not throw away the water in the
gutters but give it to the plants. Save water - it is a scarce resource and every drop
is precious.
75. The recent spurts of reality show on television.
Ans. :
‘Spurt of Reality Shows on Television
16th July, 2019
Rajkot
The Indian TV channels have started aping a lot Of Western Reality shows. Recently
we see a Spurt in reality programmes based on song, dance, comedy and acting.
Programmer like ‘Indian Idol’, “Sa Re Ga Ma’, ‘Big Boss’ have done well nationally
and regionally with good TRP ratings.

The participants are chosen from various cities and then there are elimination
rounds and finally the winner is chosen by public opinion through SMS. These
programmes provide a platform of recognition to new and upcoming artists who
don’t have God fathers to help them.

However, it is believed that the results are rigged. The trend for such shows has
caught on and the frenzy is going to take time to die down.
76. Report on a play enacted by your school on “Save the girl child”.
Ans. :
Street Play - Save the Girl Child
8th March, 2019,
Palanpur
The students of K B High School enacted a street play on ‘Save the girl child’. The
birth of a girl is looked upon as a burden in society and the sex ratio in the country
has shown an alarming decrease.
The play revolved around a housewife, harassed by her in - laws because she has
two girls and they force her to give them a boy child to carry on the family lineage.
The lady is pregnant and the sonography shows that she is carrying another girl
child.

The family curses her and wants her to abort the fetus but the lady battles to save
her child.
The husband understands the situation and sides with his wife. He knew that a
third child was going to be difficult to look after considering his meager income
but he wanted to save his child though family planning is a must.

The play highlighted that a women should not become an enemy of her own sex.
77. There was a Fun Fair in your school. You are Head girl/boy of the school. Write a
report to brief the students in the next assembly about the same.
 Ans. :
Fun Fair at St Mary’s High School
5th September, 2019
Surat
St. Mary’s High School organized a Fun Fair for the High School Students on the
3rd of September on the school playground. There were different stalls for food
items and games. The Principal and the Teachers helped the Student’s Council
organize the fair.
The games stalls were a big hit with funny and interesting games. There was a
wide ranging variety of food items. The air was rent with fun and frolic. It was
interesting to see the students conduct the stalls with elan, young entrepreneurs
in the offing!
There was no unpleasantness at all. The fair brought the students close to one
another, keeping up the spirit of Vasudhaiv Kutumbhakam.

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78. Write a newspaper article on ‘Importance of reading as a habit’.

Ans. :
Importance of reading as a habit
Today's life is a busy one. We are caught in a routine of tasks and there is hardly
any free or leisure time. If we do get some free time we like to play sports, watch
television or go to the movies. Unfortunately the habit of reading has just been
neglected by the people. The habit of reading is an excellent pastime and it not
only provides information but is also an activity that can give us a lot of pleasure.
This habit should be formed when we as children are able to read and write.
Then it will become a part of our personality. Today computer games and TV
programmes have taken over our lives that we don’t feel like opening and reading
a book. We read our lessons only because we are forced to do our homework.
Books provide us with rich information on different subjects. We cannot meet
people whom we want to know because they are not near us or have passed away
but books can help us to keep in touch with their works and know more about
them. Reading in any language helps us to improve our language skills.
Parents and teachers should encourage students to read books. There should be
good libraries in school and parents should encourage their children to buy books
and have a home library.
They can share their books with their friends. One should not wait for a Special
time to start reading. Just pick up a good book in your spare time and enjoy
reading it.
- By Shiny Abraham XI - A
79. Write a newspaper article on ‘Terrorism’.
 Ans. :
Terrorism
We are very young and looking forward to a good, healthy and peaceful life on this
earth. When we watch news and listen to our parent talking, we get scared that
there are terrorists in the world who kill people and destroy things through
violence. They are found in almost every country of the world.
I wonder how these people went on to become bad people. How can they kill
others and cause pain to others? Today we are told by our parents not to talk to
strangers and not to go to places which are crowded. We live in a fear filled world.
People are afraid to travel by bus, train or plane. When I asked my parents who are
these terrorists? They told me that they are people like us but don’t want to live
like us. They have been shown a wrong path and they follow it blindly. We need to
strongly change such people and make this world a better place to live. The
government should take strong action against such people who kill and do
violence. We too should not be scared of them but face them bravely and make
them leave their bad ways.
- By Ankit Taneja XI - B
80. Write a newspaper article on ‘Fashion’.
Ans. :
Fashion
The word fashion relates to the way people dress, speak and behave. In today’s
world we find that publicity and advertisements play an important role in making
people follow a certain type of fashion. There are some people whom everyone
copies because what they wear becomes a style statement.
We cannot just say that modern people believe in fashion. Even during the
freedom Struggle, the Indian people liked to wear Khadi and speak in their local
language.
Today people copy the West. Indians prefer to wear clothes which are western,
speak English and eat foreign type of food. Fashion is never permanent.
It changes with time and may even come back again. Today if we don’t follow
fashion we may look out- dated or left out. Fashion has wrongly created two
groups -the haves and the have not. The youth of today are absolutely crazy about
fashion and would like to buy things even if they cannot afford them. We must
create our own fashion which is comfortable, suitable, eco-friendly and affordable.
- By Gauri Shikre XI- D

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81. India - A Democratic Nation

[Points: definition - popularity - how it functions - self reliance - its negative side]
 Ans. : Democracy has been well defined as the Government of the people, for the
people and by the people'. India, our country, is a Democratic Nation. Democracy is
found in real sense in India. It is the most effective and popular form of
government. It is a system that has become more popular and acceptable.
In a democratic government, all the decisions are taken by the people's
representatives. The decisions are mostly in the interest of people and the
prosperity of a country. The country is self reliant in matters of food and other
needs. We don't need to import edible oil or food-grains from other countries
now. We have exported some grains nowadays. We have green revolution as well
as white revolution by producing many milk products. The present age is also
called the age of IT revolution. We have also made progress in space exploration.
The Information Technology revolution has changed the face of the whole country.
We are one of the leading developing nations.
But the way to success is not always smooth and easy. Every coin has two sides.
Even today India is suffering from many socio-economic problems. These problems
are poverty, illiteracy, over population, corruption etc. Communal harmony is also
lacking, illiteracy comes from over population which interrupts the progress of
nation and leads it to poverty. Let's unite together to fight against this misfortune
of our country to make it the strong nation.
82. The Importance of Discipline
[Points: necessity - types of discipline - advantages of disciplined life - examples]
Ans. : Discipline is the training of the mind and character to cultivate the habit of
self-control we have been obedient and disciplined during our childhood school
days and college days. There is need for discipline in all walks at life. There are two
kinds of discipline external and internal. External discipline becomes necessary
when a large number of people have to live and work together. The more
important type of discipline that we should try to learn and develop is internal
discipline or Self discipline Self discipline means controlling our desires and
feelings so that they do not become our masters. All great men have acquired this
type of discipline. The finest example is that Mahatma Gandhi his book, 'My
experiments with Truth' tells us how he achieved self-control. To achieve great
things in life, One has to strive hard and practice hard and this calls his self-
discipline. Krishnamurti Says that discipline is a complex problem. When we are
young, we feel that discipline curtails our freedom. Discipline can help to direct our
energy into constructive purposes. Indeed, discipline is the key to success.
OR
* Prepare a speech on ‘Save water’ in not less than 250 words.

Ans. : Respected teachers and my dear friends, I am Ayesha Mansuri of standard XI

- A and I am going to speak on the topic ‘Save Water’
We cannot live without water. About 70% of our body is made up of water. The
 earth is a blue planet but most of the water is in the sea and it is salty so we
cannot use it for drinking, house work, factories and farms. When the sun shines
the water vapour goes up, forms clouds and comes down as rain. This rain then
fills up the lakes, rivers, ponds and seas. We do not look after this beautiful gift of
nature. We dirty and pollute the water by throwing sewage and harmful chemicals
in it. Most of the factories throw their waste into the rivers.
People also waste a lot of water. There is very little fresh water in the world. We
should not waste water. We should use only as much as we need. We should not
let our taps remain open when we don’t need water. The drinking water pipes and
drainage pipes should not mix up with one another. We should reuse water like
when we clean our cars and houses we should not throw away the water in the
gutters but give it to the plants. Save water - it is a scarce resource and every drop
is precious.
OR
* Gainst death and all-oblivious enmity Shall you pace forth;
your praise shall still find room
Even in the eyes of all posterity
That wear this world out to the ending doom.
So, till the judgment that yourself arise.
You live in this and dwell in lovers’ eyes. Q.1. What will your praise find even in the
eyes of posterity?
Q.2. What does the passage suggest will allow you to live on?
Ans. : 1. Your praise shall still find room even in the eyes of all posterity.
2. You will live on in this and dwell in lovers’ eyes until the judgment day.
OR
* When did the narrator and his wife Mary almost lose all the hope of survival?

Ans. : On January 4 towards the afternoon, the sea became rougher and clouds
began building Up. By next morning, the couple lost all hope of survival. That
evening, the narrator And his wife Mary noticed that more and more water was
flowing in through the broken Planks. They both felt the end was very near.
OR
* What has the camera captured?

Ans. : The camera has captured the three girls -the poet’s mother and her two
cousins, Betty and Dolly, in their swimming dresses with the poet’s mother in the
middle and the two cousins on either side holding her hands and walking five feet
in seawater.

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83. Prepare a speech on ‘Independence Day’ in not less than 250 words.
 Ans. : Respected teachers and my dear friends I am Ankur Patil of standard XI - A. I
wish you all a very happy Independence Day and today I am going to speak on the
topic ‘Unity in Diversity’ Our holy books have always pointed out the need for unity
and peace among people.
The world is a big family because we are all brothers and sisters allied by birth.
We all come from the same father but we are born in different regions, have same
type of anatomy but differ in looks, foods habits, languages yet we are not
foreigners or strangers to one another.
The world has witnessed two World Wars, where man has killed man. It is quite
shameful when members of the same house (world) fight with each other. Every
region receives the same sunlight, rain, wind and air. Most of the regions carry out
the same occupations like agriculture, industry and service sectors.
Our late President Dr. Radhakrishnan has rightly pointed out, “We need to rise
above narrow mindedness to think of ourselves not just as citizens of a city, state,
country but of the entire world.” The feeling should be taught to every child so
that when they grow up the feeling of being a world citizen is ingrained in them.
This sentiment will also ensure peace and stop all evils like terrorism, wars and
corruption from the world. We should never think of ourselves as a Gujarati or
Indian but as a world citizen.
84. Prepare a speech on ‘An Average child is nobody’s child’ in not less than 250
words.
Ans. : Respected teachers and my dear friends, I am Alka Patel of standard XI- E
and I am going to speak on the topic ‘An average child is nobody’s child.’
In today’s competitive world, the average child is actually handicapped and under
equipped to handle himself and thus becomes a misfit. When parents have not
been able to fulfil their aspiration, they push their wards to see their wishes being
fulfilled through their children All children are not the same. Some may be bright in
studies but may not do well in sports and vice versa. We need to understand what
a child likes to do and then encourage him to do well; Every child cannot get the
first position. When a child is average, even the parents give up on him and feel
that they have given birth to a weakling.
If a child does well the parents will encourage him, spend more time with him and
even ignore the others, even teachers ignore average children. Some classes
specifically take students only on merit. What will happen to children who are
counted as less worthy in the eyes of society?
However, society has proof that such average children do excel in their lives. Take
the case of Einstein, he was an average student in class, yet he went on to become
a great scientist. No one is average, all are special!

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85. Prepare a speech in about 250 words on the topic ‘Women Empowerment.
 Ans. : Women Empowerment
Ladies and gentlemen,
Ours is a male-dominated society. Progress of women is neglected. It is taken for
granted that women are meant to perform household duties only. Men have
advantage over women in almost all fields. But all these arguments prove futile
when it comes to providing education to women.
Women are the backbone of the society and as such they cannot be neglected. To
educate them is the most important and foremost duty of the society. The idea
that women are meant to do only household work is absurd. Educated women will
always, prove better mothers and efficient managers of the families.
Bringing up children in the best possible manner is very necessary and for this
education of women is essential. Women are capable of receiving the highest form
of education. There have been women in the past who have proved to be efficient
in fields of literature, science, statesmanship or art.
Physical training for women should not be neglected. It is possible that because of
physical weakness women may have to submit to stress and strain. Physical
training is, therefore very necessary to strengthen their abilities.
Today women are making great progress in various fields. They should be provided
with opportunities where they can come at par with men. In almost all fields today
education has helped women to become good statesmen and also has proved to
possess better managerial abilities. Education of women should not be neglected.
They should be encouraged to scale greater heights.
Thank you! Jai Hind!
86. Prepare a speech in about 250 words on the topic ‘Corruption.
Ans. : Corruption
Ladies and gentlemen,
India has always been proud of its moral and spiritual heritage. We often swear by
the values of honesty and selfless service. But it is ironical that we are considered
among the topmost nations of the world where corruption has entered every field.
The evil of corruption is seen in social, political, economic and also religious
spheres. We are required to pay extra money in order to get our rights like ration
card, driving licence or death certificates. Corruption has entered even the
teaching and medical profession. Marks and even degrees are sold. Some doctors
sell kidneys.
It is easy to find the causes of corruption. Politicians lack in the spirit of service.
They work for personal gains. They lack ideas. Common man suffers the most. It is
very difficult to fight corruption.
Few people wage war against corruption. It proves effective to some extent. We
will have to make a united effort. We have to remove corruption at government
level. Teachers have to play an important role against corruption. They have to
prepare the young generation to build a corruption-free life.
Thank you! Jai Hind!
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