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Time: 3 hours
Instructions :
The question paper is divided into Threesections.
Section A
:
Reading
Section B
:
Writing& Grammar
Section C
:
Literature& Long Reading Text
20 marks
25 marks
25 marks
SECTION A
(Reading :20 marks)
1
Read the passage given below and answer the questions / complete the sentences that
follow:
The Chinese proverb Without rice, even the cleverest woman cannot cook is true for
innumerable Indians too. Eaten simply boiled, rice is the worlds most important basic type of
food. Its also delicious as Pulao, Biryani, Idli, Appams, Kheer or puddings. The grain is
available in a myriad of varieties the world over. Its not fattening, contrary to some urban
myths; scientists and diet experts know that rice is good for you and cant make you heavier.
It mainly comprises carbohydrates that do not add kilos, if consumed in moderation. Rice is
not fattening, says RichaAnand, chief dietitian at Dr.L.H.Hiranandani Hospital Mumbai. An
average 100-gram serving of rice has only about 0.4 gram of fat. In fact this serving has no
more than 100 calories. And, writes noted culinary expert TarlaDalal, - Rice has
approximately the same calories as whole wheat and hence is not more fattening.
Its easy to digest. Rice Janji is, therefore, a home remedy for diarrhoea. In fact the Janji, with
a few accompaniments, like coconut chutney and cooked beans, makes for a healthful meal
that millions in Kerala enjoy. White or brown? Unpolished brown rice may not be as popular
as white, but is a good source of complex carbohydrates providing starch and fiber. It takes
relatively more time to digest allowing the body to consume the energy released over an
extended period. Brown rice is also richer in B vitamins, vitamin E and minerals like
manganese and selenium, which make it more nutritious than the white varieties. However,
white rice, too, has calcium and the essential B vitamins niacin and thiamine. Its healthy
since rice has no cholesterol or sodium; it is safe for those suffering from hypertension.
Diabetics who prefer rice daily could choose brown rice after checking with their doctor.
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
treatment
for
Read the passage given below and answer the questions/complete the statements that
follow: (2x4)+(1x4)=12
Tommy found a real book. It was a very old book. The pages were yellow and crinkly. It was
awfully funny to read the words. They stood still, instead of moving on a screen.
Margie said, Whats it about ?
School.
Margie made a face, School ? Whats there to write about school ? I hate school.
Tommy looked at her with superior eyes. Because its not our kind of school. This is the
kind of school that they had hundreds of years ago. Centuries ago.
Did they have a teacher?
Sure they had a teacher, but it wasnt a regular teacher.
A man ?
It was a man.
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12
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(ii) happily
(iv) sadly
(f)
(g)
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SECTION B
(WRITING& GRAMMAR: 25 Marks)
You saw the above posters in a magazine and you were deeply moved by the way human
beings not only use animal skin and bone to make accessories like bags, shoes, belts, jewellery,
etc. but also to test cosmetics and medicines. Write a letter to the editor of The Daily News,
expressing your views on the subject in 100-120 words.
Write a story in 150-200 words beginning with the following line and give it a suitable title.
10
Read the passage given below. Fill in the blanks by choosing the most appropriate 3
word / phrases from the given options.
The Passenger Pigeon, or, as it is usually named in America, the Wild Pigeon, moves with
extreme rapidity, propelling itself by quickly repeated flaps of the wings, which it brings more
or less near to the body, (a) __________ to the degree of velocity which is required. Like the
Domestic Pigeon, it often flies during the love season (b) __________ a circling manner,
supporting itself with both wings angularly elevated in (c) __________ position it keeps them
until it is about to alight.
(a)
(b)
(c)
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according
through
that
ii
next
in
this
iii
near
at
what
iv
ought
by
which
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6
In the passage given below, one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing
word along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after at in your
answer sheet. The first one has been done as an example.
Before Omitted After
He crept out bed and dressed quietly. He Eg. out
of
bed
put a
Handful of Loops in the pocket of (a)
_____
_____
_____
windheater
(b)
_____
_____
_____
(c)
_____
_____
_____
(d)
_____
_____
_____
complete
the
Read
the
follows :
conversation
given
below
and
paragraph
that
A passenger who was robbed of his suitcase approached a police officer to lodge a complaint.
Passenger
:
I have lost my briefcase. I want to lodge a complaint.
Police Officer :
Where did you lose it ?
Passenger
:
I had kept it on the upper berth of my seat.
Police Officer :
Dont worry, sir, I will make enquiries and inform you.
The passenger informed the police officer that he had lost his briefcase so (a)____________ complaint.
The police officer asked him (b)___________ that. The passenger said that (c)________________ of his
seat. The police officer advised him not to worry and that he would make enquiries and inform him.
SECTION C
(LITERATURE& LONG READING TEXT: 25 Marks)
8
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
" The whole universe is built up through love and the grief ofseparation is inescapable".
(a)
(b)
(c)
OR
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
Now the frog puffed up with rage.
Brainless bird-youre on the stageUse your wits and follow fashion.
Puff your lungs out with your passion.
(i)
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(ii)
(iii)
(ii)
(iii)
Why didnt the narrator go inside Lucias room in the hospital? What character trait of his is revealed
here?
Why did Abel Merry weather decide to marry Mrs Shorrocks?
(iv)
How did the creatures in the bog react to the frogs voice ?
10
After reading the poem The Frog and the Nightingale you are filled with compassion and 4
sympathy for the nightingale. With reference to the poems discuss how it was her timid and
gullible nature that led to her downfall.
OR
Materialistic things dont really last. What matters most are the people we care about and the 4
values we live with. Explain this with reference to the poem Not Marble, nor the Gilded
Monuments.
How did Anne and her family reach the Secret Annexe ?
10
OR
Write a detailed charactersketch of Mr. Kleimen and Mr. Kugler as described by Anne in the 10
diary.
12
10
OR
Helen found new surprises during Christmas with Ms. Sullivan. Discuss the characteristics of 10
Ms. Sullivan in the light of this statement.
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