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CBSE previous Year Solved  Papers  Class 12 English Delhi 2013

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Time allowed : 3 hours                                                                                           Maximum Marks: 100
General Instructions :

  1. This paper is divided into three sections : A, B and C. All the sections are compulsory.
  2. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully.
  3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

SET-I

SECTION- B
(ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS)

Question.3. You are Smitha/Sunil, Secretary AVM Housing Society. You going to organize a blood donation camp. Write a notice in not more than 50 words, urging the members of your society to come in large numbers for this noble cause. Invent all the necessary details.
OR
You are General Manager, Hotel Dosa, Gurgaon. You need a lady Front Office Assistant with sound‘knowledge of computers. She must be a graduate and good in communication skills with pleasing manners. Draft an advertisement in not more than 50 words to be published in Gurgaon Times. [10]
Answer:
Avm Housing Society
Notice
Blood Donation Camp 26th October, 2014
A blood donation camp is being organized by our society • on 1st November, 2014 in the front park of the society. All the residents are therefore, requested to donate their blood for a noble cause and save a life. For any details please contact the undersigned.
Smitha
Secretary
AVM Housing Society
OR
REQUIRED
A lady Front Office Assistant, having sound knowledge of computers, a graduate with good communication skills and pleasing manners. Salary negotiable. Interested may apply immediately
Contact: General Manger Hotel Dosa, Gurgaon

Question.4. Your school Sun Public School, Poona celebrated ‘Environment Day’ on 5th November. Write a report on the programme in 100-125 words for your school newsletter. You are Neeta/Naveen, Cultural Secretary of the school. Invent the necessary details.
OR
You are Deepak/Deepika, Secretary of Ahimsa Club, Parsva Public School, Delhi. On 2nd October your school observed ‘International Day for peace and Non-violence’, organizing various activities Such as visit to Rajghat, Charkha spinning, lectures by eminent Gandhians, etc. Write a report for the same in 100-125 words.
Answer:
Environment Day Celebration
Report By : Neeta (Cultural Secretary)
Sun Public School, Poona, celebrated ‘Environment Day’ on 5th November very enthusiastically. Everybody was excited and showed eagerness towards the celebration. The students wore eco friendly dresses. The corridors were decorated with the posters made by the children with the help of their art teacher. Many activties were organized on this occasion. A small play was presented by the students in connection with the environment friendly measures which should be adopted by the people. There was also an exhibition of the things made by the junior section of the school, which included paper bags, jute bags, and products made up of biodegradable matter. Our Principal gave an inspiring speech on how to preserve our environment. Student speakers also presented their views on the conservation of environment. After the function was over, tree plantation drive started. The first tree was planted by the Principal Madam followed by the faculty members and then the children. In the end students took the oath of planting a tree every year to make the environment neat and clean.
It was a great step towards the awareness about the environment.
OR
International Day For Peace And Non-Violence Observed,
REPORT BY : DEEPIKA (Secretary, Ahimsa Club)
2nd October was a memorable day for our school as it observed ‘International day for Peace and Non-violence.’ We all know that this day is celebrated to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi, who was the greatest messenger of peace and non¬violence. Various activities were organized by the school. Students were told the importance of ‘Charkha’ Spinning’ and they enjoyed doing it by themselves. At the back stage a group of students sang Bapu’s favourite bhajan ‘Vaishnav jan to tinhe kahiye…’ in a choir. There were speeches made on the way of living, that Gandhiji advocated all his life and the means to achieve them which according to Bapu should be noble and high. After that the children were taken to the Samadhi of Gandhiji known as ‘Rajghat’. The teachers as well as children paid homage to Bapu. The eminent Gandhians delivered speeches and told that he was a great example of selfless service, self-discipline, renunciation and deep love for suffering humanity.
In the evening, we returned back to the school to disperse to our homes but there was content and’ peace in our mind and soul.

Question.5. As a regular commuter by bus from Noida to Delhi, you have been witnessing rash driving by the bus drivers daily without an exception Write a letter to the editor “The Times of India” drawing the attention of the General Manager Delhi Transport Corporation to this problem. You are Priti/ Prakash, 15, UdyogVihar, Noida.
OR
Write a letter to Light ways Sport, Amrapalli, Thane,, placing an order for sports articles (Minimum 4) to be supplied to your school, ABC Matriculation School, Civil Lines, Poona, Sign as Ravi/Rayeena, Sports Secretary. 
Answer:
15, UdyogVihar
Noida
24th September, 2014 The Editor,
The Times of India Subject: Rash Bus Driving
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the General Manager, Delhi Transport Corporation towards the increasing cases of rash bus driving. This has created havoc in the city as it has become a routine habit of the drivers. Daily one or two cases of mishaps, due to the negligence of the drivers are coming into light. Its not an overheard thing, btit I have experienced it myself as I am a regular commuter by bus from Noida to Delhi. The number of accidents have been increasing daily which results in the loss of many lives. This should be checked as, drivers are indifferent towards the sufferings of the public and do not pay heed towards the traffic rules. The most common sufferers are the elders and the children. Immediate action is the need of the hour. Either the registration of their vehicle should be cancelled or their driving license, to bring such mishaps under control.
I expect a favorable response.
Thank you Yours Sincerely ,
Priti.
OR
ABC Matriculation School, Civil Lines, Poona 26th October, 2014 The Manager Light ways Sport,
Amrapali, Thane
Subject: Order for Sports Articles
Dear Sir/Madam,
We need to purchase some sports articles for our school. The list of the articles is as follows :
: Item
1. Basketball
2. Cricket bats
3. Volleyball
4. Football
Kindly send the articles after proper checking at the school sports complex between 10. a.m. to 2. p.m. Please make the delivery as soon as possible. As we have been a regular buyer of sports goods from your shop for past many years, a good amount of discount is expected on the above mentioned items. Payment will be done at the time of delivery through demand draft.
Thank You.
Yours Sincerely,
Raveena.
(Sports Secretary)

Question.6. Your family has recently shifted from Kota in Rajasthan to Ernakulam in Kerala, where your house is situated in the midst of beautiful flowering plants and fruit-yielding trees. Every minute and every second, you are experiencing the joy ofbeingin the lap of nature. Write an article in 150-200 words on the diversity of nature that you have experienced. You are Latha/Lalitha of class XII. 
OR
Write an article in 150-200 words on the topic, ‘Poverty is the cause of all evils’, to be published in the Young World of‘The Hindu’, Chennai.
Answer :
In The Lap of Nature
By : Latha Class XII
One can find huge diversity in nature while living in India. This, I experienced personally when we shifted to Ernakulam in Kerala from Kota in Rajasthan. It seemed as if we have shifted not places but nature. From the brown mountains to the green canopies, the change was completely welcomed by all the family members. For the first time in my whole life, I saw such greenery. The words used for Kerala as ‘God’s Own Country’, appeared to be true which I had heard or read till now. Living in the lap of nature, is a completely new experience. The greenery is extremely enchanting and to add to its beauty, is the location of my house amidst the beautiful flowering plants and fruit yielding trees. The fragrance of the blooming flowers fill the house and the aroma enters the soul. The view of fruit laden trees is equally fascinating: There is no sign of pollution here. Evergreen beaches, fishing nets spread all over the sea, richness of coconut and jackfruit, all make it a desired place to live in. The place has not lacked even in the preservation of its culture. The boat race in the backwaters is done during the festival of Onam. It is famous for its spices and ‘Ayurvedic Kerala Massage.’ In all, I must say that I enjoy the bracing environment, relaxed life, temples, backwaters and shaded woods of Kerala.
OR
Poverty is the Cause of All Evils
By: Xyz
India is a country where most of the population lives in villages and mostly below poverty line. Poverty prevails not only in villages but in big cities also. The metros are full of slums, where majority of people are living in inhuman conditions. Their basic needs for food, shelter and clothing are not fulfilled. Millions and millions of people are the victims of malnutrition, hunger, poor health and illiteracy Their condition is not better than stray dogs. The prices are rising at a very high rate and in the same way their condition is also deteriorating. The rich are becoming richer, and the poor # are becoming poorer. Circumstances and negligence force them to adopt evil means and criminal activities like robbery, murder, kidnapping, looting and so bn. Children are made to beg and women are compelled to become prostitutes. If it is not acceptable to anyone, then they commit mass suicide. The society, reformatory organizations, government, and non-profit organizations should take a step forward to improvise the condition of these people. There should be a check on the fund allocated, for poverty removal and whether it is properly utilized or not.

SECTION- C 

Question.7. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
Perhaps the Earth can teach us As when everything seems dead And later proves to be alive Now I’ll count up to twelve And you keep quiet and I will go.
OR
A flowery band to bind us to the Earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o’er-darkened ways made for our searching: ”
(i) What does the Earth teach us ?
Answer.The Earth teaches us to remain quiet even in the adverse situations but inside the change goes on non-stop.
(ii) What does the poet mean to achieve by counting up to. twelve ?
Answer.The poet, asks us to keep quiet while he counts up to twelve as he wants us to self-analyze for the welfare of the society.
(iii) What is the significance of ‘keeping quiet’?
Answer.lt is quite necessary to keep quiet for some time as it would help us retrospect and understand ourselves, then only we can solve our problems.
OR
(i) What are we doing every day ?
Answer : Every day we are weaving a beautiful string of flowers that would bind us to earth, and motivate us to live our life happily instead of pains and sufferings.
(ii) Which evil thing do we possess and suffer from ?
Answer : We possess evils of hatred and jealousy that do not let us live freely and happily. They steal away the joys of life.
(iii) What are the cirumstances that contribute towards making humans unhappy and disillusioned with life ?
Answer : There is competition everywhere and the world is full of selfish people. There is dearth of goodness and nobility in human nature. This makes us gloomy, unhappy and disillusioned with life.

Question.8. Answer any three of the following questions in 30-40 words each :
(a) Why has the poet’s mother been compared to the ‘Late winter’s moon’ ?
Answer : The poet’s mother has been compared to the ‘Late winters moon because she is too old and tired in the same way as the winters moon is dull and without shine.
(b) What message does Stephen Spender convey through the poem ‘An Elementary school Classroom ina Slum’?
Answer : The poet conveys the message that the life of the children living in slum is limited to their filthy dark room only. They have no future or hope and they don’t know the outer world. This problem can be solved only when a school inspector, educationist or a governor comes here.
(c) What was the plea of the folk who had put up„the roadside stand ?
Answer : The men who had put up the roadside stand, pleaded in a pitiable manner to customers as they wanted to earn some money. They wished the city folks would stop there to by something from them.
(d) What will happen to Aunt Jennifer’s tigers when she is dead ?
Answer : After Aunt Jennifer’s death, she will enter another world and her plight would remain same but her tigers would lead a fearless life and walk with grace, elegance and confidence.

Question.9. Answer the following questions in 30-40 words each :
(a) How did Franz react to the declaration that it was their last French lesson ?
Answer : Franz was shocked to hear that there would be no French teaching from now onwards and felt extremely sorry for neglecting his lessons, and regretted for not having the chance to learn grammar rules and participles. His French teacher M. Hamel would also be seen no more.
(b) How did the instructor turn douglas in to a swimmer ?
Answer : The instructor taught Douglas swimming step by step. He told him to exercise daily and practice making his limbs and hands stronger. He also taught him to exhale and inhale outside and inside water. He trained him perfectly by teaching all the strokes of swimming and thus turned Douglas into a swimmer.
(c) Why did Sophie like her brother Geoff more than any other person ?
Answer : Sophie’s brother Geoff was the only person in her life to whom she could confide. He was an introvert who used to speak very little and so she thought that he would never let any of her secret out. She felt, that she would be safe with him anywhere in this strange world.

Question.10. Answer the following in 125-150 words :
How did the peddler feel after robbing the crofter ? What course did he adopt and how did he react to the new situation ? What does his reaction reveal ?
Answer : The peddler robbed thrity kronor from crofter’s house, who gave him shelter for the whole night in his cottage showing him kindness and hospitality. The peddler felt very happy after that and believed, that it was not safe to walk along the public highway. S6 he went into the woods but lost his way and when he could not get out of it, he thought the whole world, with its lands and seas, its cities sand villages is nothing but a big ‘rattrap’ and he was the victim of if. He felt that the bait in his case was the money that he had stolen from crofter’s house. It was now his turn to be caught in the world’s rattrap. Whenever we become the victim to temptations’, we get trapped in this vicious circle.
Peddler could not help but think, and was trying to prove his act of robbery that crofter had put the money to trap him and given to temptation, he was also caught. He was not the only one who was tempted, but almost everyone; some or the other day gets trapped.

Question.11. Answer the following in about 100 words:
Exploitation is a universal phenomenon. The poor indigo farmers were exploited by the British landlords to which Gandhiji objected. Even after our independence we find exploitation of unorganized labor .
What values do we learn from Gandhiji’s campaign to counter the present day problems of exploitation ?
Answer : The conditions that prevailed during the time of Gandhiji are still existing. The weak and the poor are living in the stpne condition as they used to, prior the to independence, only the ways of exploitation have altered. The poor sharecroppers were exploited by the British landlords and their lands were snatched from them. Gandhiji, fought for them systematically by gathering information and presenting the facts courageously and managed to get justice for the fear stricken peasants. The striking feature of this was that he did not use any form of violence or unfair means.
These methods can be adopted by us also, as we must be aware of our strength and weaknesses and then proceed accordingly ‘ as one should not fall into the trap by any means. We should never compromise at the cost of our dignity or self-respect and thus sought out the solutions wisely.

Question. 12. Answer the following in 125-150 words :
What is the bond that unites the two-the old Mr. Lamb and Derry, the small boy ? How does the old man inspire the small boy ?
OR
Do you think Dr. Sadao’s final decision was the best possible one in the circumstances ? Why/why not ? Explain with reference to the story ‘The Enemy’.
Answer : Derry and Mr. Lamb had the same sense of loneliness and they both lived, a secluded life due to their physical inability. Derry experienced Mr. Lamb to be a peculiar person saying strange things which he was not able to understand, still he felt some kind of attraction towards him. He was differently-abled but was calm and maintained peace with people around him. He was not irritated by the children who called him ‘Lamey-Lamb!. Before coming in, contact with Mr. Lamb, Derry felt lonely due to the behavior of people but lamb inspired him and filled him with self¬confidence and determination.- He taught him to live life to the fullest without brooding over his burnt face. He told him to move ahead in life as his brain and senses were working completely. He imbibed positive thinking in him and showed him the way to live life in spite of his inability because he could do much better than others. This was the bond that united both and Derry wept over Mr. Lamb’s death.
OR
Answer : Yes, Dr. Sadao’s final decision was the best possible , one in the given circumstances because, he was hiding an enemy in his house and everybody was aware of it. Although he had no love for Americans and he was a true patriot still ‘ he saved him realizing his ‘sacred’ duty to save a dying man. This , brought an open defiance from his domestic staff and his wife had to do all the household work. Moreover, there was a high risk as he was sheltering an enemy. So when he felt, that the man was out of danger, he helped him to escape.
He got a boat ready with food, water and extra clothing and asked the soldier to row the boat to a little island that was not too far from the coast and from there he could take a Korean fishing boat. One evening, there was no signaling and Dr. “* Sadao understood that the man was off safely on a Korean fishing boat, and it was then that he had a sound sleep.

Question.13. Answer the following in 30-40 words :
(a) What sort of hunts did the Maharaja offer to organize for the high-ranking British officer ? What trait of the officer does it reveal ?
Answer : The Maharaja offered to organize every sort of hunt for the high ranking British Officer which also included boar hunt, mouse hunt and so on, but refused to entertain the tiger hunt.
The British officer himself was not interested in killing the tiger, he only wanted his photograph Beside the body of the dead tiger with a gun in his hand. It reveals that the British officer was a boastor and self-publicist.
(b) What did Jo want the wizard to do when Mommy Skunk approached him ?
Answer: Jo, wanted the wizard to hit Mommy Skunk because she wanted Roger Skunk to smell foul like before and that’s why she took him to the wizard. There she hit him with the umbrella and Jo disliked it as according to her, the wizard was right.

SET-II

SECTION- B
(ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS)

Question.4. You are General Kanpur Senior Secondary School, Kanpur celebrate ‘No Tobaco Day’ on 4th September Write a report in 100-125 words on the activities performed for your school newsletter. You Shobita/Sameer, cultural Secretary of your school. . Invent the necessary details.
OR
As a staff reporter of The Times of India, Delhi, you are asked to cover an incident of daylight robbery on the outskirts of Delhi, While the inmates were present in the house. Write a report in 100-125 words.
Answer:
NO TOBACCO DAY
REPORT BY: SAMEER (Cultural Secretary)
4th June 20xx was celebrated as ‘No Tobacco Day by our school. An interesting and educative programme was organised to highlight the evil effects of tobacco on human body. The programme was inaugurated by the Director of Education. Students had exhibited pictures, posters and cartoons depicting the harms of smoking. A demonstration was presented to highlight the miserable state of tobacco addicts. The messages ‘No Smoking’ and ‘Smoking is injurious to health’ were preached quiet overtly. Then, the school doctor gave an illuminating discourse, on the harms caused by tobacco. He used slides, graphs and pictures to illuminate his talk. A short film, was also screened to drive home the menace caused by tobacco smoking or chewing. The plight of the patients of cancer, caused by tobacco, made us shudder. We, resolved not to smoke or chew tobacco.
OR
A DAYLIGHT ROBBERY
REPORT : XYZ (TOI, CORRESPONDENT)
New Delhi : 2nd March, 20xx
A daring daylight robbery occured today in the house of Mr. William at 2.00 p.m. After lunch, the inmates were enjoying their afternoon siesta, when a group of marked young men entered the house, from the roof top. At first, they shut all the doors from inside and bolted the main gate from within.
They cut off the telephone connection and then pointed their gun at the chest of Mr. William and demanded the keys of the safe, in which ornaments, cash, valuables and other important documents were kept. The head of the family, was helpless and had to submit. According, to Mr. William the robbers decamped with all the cash and jewellery, they could, when a sudden knock, at the main gate by the Postman, made the robbers beat a hasty retreat, thank God, there was no loss of life. Personal rivalry is assumed to be one of the motives behind the crime.

Question.5. Your are Kamini/Kamal of 10 Civil Lines Extension, Chanakyapuri, Agra The main road leading to your locality has three open manholes causing frequent accidents at night, especially during the rainy season. Write a letter to the Editor, The Times of India drawing attention of the Municipal Commissioner to this problem of the residents . OR
You are Anoop/Akriti, of Baden Powel Senior Secondary School, Delhi write a letter to the Sales Manager, Aparna Publishing House, placing an order for the books (minimum four tides) for your school library. Invent the necessary details.
Answer:
Civil lines Extension Chanakyapuri Agra.
20th June, 20xx The Editor The Times of India,
Subject: Open Manholes in the locality Dear Sir,
Through the columns qf your esteemed daily, I wish to draw the attention of the concerned authority to the problem caused by three open man-holes, on the main road of our locality. The number of accidents have increased due to these, specially, during the rainy season. School students are vulnerable to such situations. All the complaint letters written to the concerned authorities till date has been in vain. The man-holes need to be cemented at the earliest to avoid future mishaps Thank You
Yours Sincerely,
Kamini/Kamal
OR
Badan Power Sr. Secondary School
20th July, 20xx Sales Manager,
Aparna Publishing House Delhi
Subject: Order for Books
Dear Sir,
We have been purchasing books from you for the past ten years and hence we are placing an order for the following books for our school library.
Name Quantity
1. CBSE Complete Course English
Core Class XHth.
2. CBSE Political Science Textbook
Class XHth.
3, CBSE Biology Part I and II Textbook
Class XHth.
4. CBSE Home science Textbook Class 12
XHth.
Kindly send these books and provide us the necessary discount. Payment will be done by cheque upon receipt of the books.
Thank You
Yours Sincerely,
Anoop/Akriti

Question.9. Answer any three of the following question in 30-40 words Delhi each:
(a) How did Franz react to the declaration that it was their last French lesson ?
Answer: Franz is overcome with a feeling of remorse and regret when he heard that henceforth only German was to be taught in the schools of Alsace and Torraine. He wishes that he had spent so much time in trivial pursuit like seeking birds eggs, or going sliding in the saar. The books that seemed such a nuisance earlier appeared like old friend now.
(b) What made the lawyer lose his job ? What was about it ? (Poets and Pancakes)
Answer: The lawyer was a part of the story department, so when the boss shut it down he lost his job. Perhaps the only instance in all human history where a lawyer lost his job because the part were asked to go home.
(c) What according to the author, Tishani Doshi are the issues engaging public attention and interest during our time ?
Answer: Acc. to Tishani Doshi climate change is one of the most heartily contested environmental debates of our time. Will the west Antartic ice sheet melt etirely ? Will it be the end of the world as we know it.

SET III

SECTION- B
(ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS)

Note : Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in previous sets.
Question.3. You are Smitha/Sunil, Secretary AVM Housing Society. You are going to organize a yoga camp. Write a notice in not more than 50 words, urging the members of your society to come in large numbers to attend the camp. Invent all the necessary details.
Answer:
AVM HOUSING SOCIETY, DELHI
NOTICE
REJUVENATION YOGA CAMP
1st MARCH, 2013
All residents are hereby informed that a yoga camp is being
organized from March 5, 2013 to April 5, 2013, at 6:00
am, at the Central Park of the Society. Residents from all age groups can participate in the camp. Please get yourselves registered at the earliest by contacting the undersigned.
Smitha
Secretary,
AVM Housing Society

Question.5. You have noticed many stray animals on the road during the busy hours of the day. These animals cause traffic jams as well as accients. You have already written to the concerned authorieis but no action has been taken so far. Write a letter to the Editor, The Hindu, drawing attention of the Muncipal Commissioner, Chennai. You are Shantha/ Suresh, 12 M.G. Road, Chennai.
OR
You are Nalini/Vishal, Hostel Warden, Zenith Public School, Kosikalan. Write a letter to the Sales Manager, Bharat Electronics and Domestic appliances Limited, New Delhi, placing an order for a few fens, microwave ovens and geysers that you wish to purchase for the hostel. Also ask for the discount permissible on the purchase.
Answer :
12 M.G. Road,
Chennai
13th December, 2014 The Editor The Hindu
Subjects : Havoc created by Stray Animals Dear Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention, of the concerned authorities towards the havoc created by the stray animals in the city. These animals are left to roam during the busy hours of the day, resulting in huge traffic jams, due to which the public has to face a lot of problem. Sometimes, accidents also take place, as they appear suddenly in front of moving vehicles. The concerned authorities have already been notified but no action has been taken yet. The issue needs to be addressed at the earliest, in order to avoid any such inconvenience and mishaps.
Thank you
Yours Sincerely,
Shantha
OR
Zenith Public School Kosi Kalan
25th May, 2014 The Sales Manager
Bharat Electronics and Domestic Appliances Ltd.
New Delhi
Subject: Placing an order for Electronic Appliances Dear Sir,
We need to purchase some electronic items for the school hostel. The list of items is as follows :
Item
1. Ceiling fans
2. Microwave ovens 5
3. Geysers 6
All the items should be properly checked and delivered at the school hostel between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please make sure to give the necessary discount permissible on every item. The payment will be done through cheque only after the delivery of the items.
Thank You Yours Sincerely,
Nalini
(Hostel Warden)

SECTION-C

Question.8. Answer the following in 30-40 words each:
(b) The poet says, ‘And yet, for these children, these windows, not this map, their world’. Which world do these children belong to? Which world is inaccessible to them ?
Answer:
Through these words, the poet is conveying the message that the children dwelling in the slums have no idea of the outer world. They are living a dark, gloomy life, with no future or hope. The world map hanging in their classroom is meaningless to them. They have the view of the outer world only though these windows of the classroom. So, these windows should be much bigger, so that the children may be able to come out of them.

Question.9. Answer the following in 30-40 words each:
(a) WTtat did M. Hamel tell them about the French language?
What did he ask them to do and why ?
Answer:
It was, the last day of M. Hamel in the school and he told them, the importance of French language. He praised the language as the most beautiful and sweetest language of the world. If one keeps his language with him, he cah liberate himself from any type of slavery.

CBSE Previous Year Solved Papers Class 12 English Delhi 2016

August 24, 2018 by Bhagya Leave a Comment

CBSE Previous Year Solved  Papers  Class 12 English Delhi 2016

  • CBSE Sample Papers
  • CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 English
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 English
  • Important Questions for Class 12 English

Time allowed : 3 hours                                                                                           Maximum Marks: 100
General Instructions :

  1. This paper is divided into three sections : A, B and C. All the sections are compulsory.
  2. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully.
  3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

SET I

SECTION —A
(READING)

Question. 1. Read the passage given below:

  1. Maharana Pratap ruled over Mewar only for 23 years. However, he accomplished so much grandeur during his reign that his glory surpassed the boundaries of countries and time turning him into an immortal personality. He along with his kingdom became a synonym for valour, sacrifice and patriotism. Mewar had been a leading Rajput kingdom even before Maharana Pratap occupied the throne. Kings of Mewar, with the cooperation of their nobles and subjects, had established such traditions in the kingdom, as augmented their magnificence despite the hurdles of having a smaller area under their command and less population. There did come a few thorny occasions when.the flag of the kingdom seemed sliding down. Their flag once again heaved high in the sky thanks to the gallantry and brilliance of the people of Mewar.
  2. The destiny of Mewar was good in the sense that barring a few kings, most of the rulers were competent and patriotic. This glorious tradition of the kingdom almost continued for 1500 years since its establishment, right from the reign of Bappa Rawal. In fact only 60 years before Maharana Pratap, Rana Sanga drove the kingdom to the pinnacle of fame/ His reputation went beyond Rajasthan and reached Delhi. Two generations before him, Rana Kumbha had given a new stature to the kingdom through victories and developmental work. During his reign, literature and art also progressed extraordinarily. Rana himself was inclined towards writing and his works are read with reverence even today. The ambience of his kingdom was conducive to the creation of high quality work of art and literature. These accomplishments were the outcome of a longstanding tradition sustained by several generations.
  3. The life of the people of Mewar must have been peaceful and prosperous during the long span of time; otherwise such extraordinary accomplishment in these fields would not have been possible. This is reflected in their art and literature as well as their loving nature. They compensate for lack of admirable physique by their firm but pleasant nature. The ambience of Mewar remains lovely thanks to the cheerful and liberal character of its people.
  4. One may observe astonishing pieces of workmanship not only in the forts and palaces of Mewar but also in public utility buildings. Ruins of many structures which are still standing tall in their grandeur are testimony to the fact that Mewar was not only the land of the brave but also a seat of art and culture. Amidst aggression and bloodshed, literature and art flourished and creative pursuits of literature and artists did not suffer. Imagine, how glorious the period must have been when the Vijaya Stambha which is the sample of our great ancient architecture even today, was constructed. In the same fort, Kirti Stambha is standing high, reflecting how liberal the then administration was which allowed people from other communities and kingdoms to’ come and carry out construction work. It is useless to indulge in the debate whether the Vijay Stambha was constructed first or the Kirti Stambha. The fact is that both the capitals are standing side by side and reveal the proximity between the king and the subjects of Mewar.
  5. The cycle of time does not remain the same. Where as the reign of Rana Sanga was crucial in raising the kingdom to the acme of glory, it also proved to be his nemesis. History took a turn. The fortune of Mewar the land of the brave, started waning. Rana tried to save the day with his acumen which was running against the stream and the glorious traditions for sometime.

On the basis of your understanding of the above passage answer each of the questions given below with the help of the options that follow:
(a) Maharana Pratap became immortal because:
(i) he ruled Mewar for 25 years
(ii) he added a lot of grandeur to Mewar
(iii) of his valour, sacrifice and patriotism
(iv) both (ii) and (iii)
(b) Difficulties in the way of Mewar were :
(i) lack of cooperation the nobility
(ii) ancient traditions of the kingdom
(iii) its small area and small population
(iv) the poverty of the subjects ‘
(c) During.thomy occasions:
(i) the flag of Mewar seemed to be lowered
(ii) the flag of Mewar was hoisted high
(iii) the people of Mewar showed gallantry
(iv) most of the rulers heaved a sigh of relief
(d) Mewar was lucky because : *
(i) all of its rulers were competent
(ii) most of its people were competent
(iii) most of its rulers were competent
(iv) only a few of its people were incompetent
Answer the following questions briefly:
(e) Who is the earliest King of’Mewar mentioned in the passage ?
(f) What was Rana Kumbha’s contribution to the glory of Mewar ?
(g) What does the writer find worth admiration in the people of Mewar ?
(h) How could art and literature flourish in Mewar ?
(i) How did the rulers show that they cared for their subjects ?
(j) What does the erection of Vijaya Stambha and Kirti Stambha in the same fort signify ?
(k) Find words from the passage which mean the same as each of the following :
(i) surprising (para 4)
(ii) evidence (para 4)
Answer. (a) (ii) be added a lot of grandeur to Mewar
(b) (iii) its small area and small population
(c) (i) the flag of Mewar seemed to be lowered
(d) (iii) most of its rulers were competent
(e) Bappa Rawal was the earliest king of Mewah
(f) Rana Kumbha had given a new stature to the kingdom through victories and development work. During his reign, literature and art also progressed extraordinarily. Rana himself was inclined towards writing and his works are read with reverence today.
(g) The people of Mewar are loving, cheerful, liberal, peaceful, prosperous and have pleasant nature. According to the writet, these are the qualities that make them worth admiration.
(h) During Rana Kumbha’s reign, literature and art progressed extraordinarily. The peaceful and prosperous atmosphere of his kingdom was suitable for the creation of high quality work of literatrure and art. The king himself countributed to literature. Even amidst wars and bloodshed literature and art flourished. .
(i) By building Vijaya Stambha and Kirti Stambha side by side, rulers revealed the proximity between the king and subjects of Mewar.
(j) Vijaya Stambha is the sample of our great ancient
architecture even today. Kirti Stambha reflects how liberal the then administration was which allowed people from other communities and kingdoms to come and carry out construction work.
(k) (i) astonishing (ii) testimony

Question.2. Read the passage given below:

  1. To ensure its perpetuity, the ground is well held by the panther both in space and in time. It enjoys a much wider distribution over the globe than its bigger cousins, and procreates sufficiently profusely to ensure its continuity for all time to come.
  2. There seems to be no particular breeding season of the panther, although its sawing and caterwauling is more frequently heard during winter and summer. The gestation period is about ninety to hundred days (Whipsnade, ninety-two days). The litter normally consists of four cubs, rarely five. Of these, generally two survive and not more than one reaches maturity. I have never come across more than two cubs at the heels of the mother. Likewise, graziers in the forest have generally found only two cubs hidden away among rocks, hollows of trees, and other impossible places.
  3. Panther cubs are generally in evidence in March. They are born blind. This is a provision of Nature against their drifting away from the place of safety in which they are lodged by their mother, and exposing themselves to the danger of their being devoured by hyenas, jackals, and other predators. They generally open their eyes in about three to four weeks.
  4. The mother alone rears its cubs in seclusion. It keeps them out of the reach of the impulsive and impatient male. As a matter of fact the mother separates from the male soon after mating and forgets all about their tumultuous union. The story that the male often looks in to find out how the mother is progressing with her cubs has ho foundation except in what we wish it should do at least.
  5. The mother carries its cubs about by holding them by the scruff of their neck in its mouth. It trains them to stalk, and teaches them how to deliver the bite of death to the prey. The cubs learn to treat all and sundry with suspicion at their mother’s heels. Instinctively the cubs seek seclusion, keep to cover and protect their flanks by walking along the edge of the forest.
  6. I have never had an opportunity to watch mother panther train its cubs. But in Pilibhit forests, I once saw a tigress giving some lessons to its little ones. I was sitting over its kill at Mala. As the sun set, the tigress materialised in the twilight behind my machan. For about an hour, it scanned and surveyed the entire area looking and listening with the gravest concern. It even went to the road where my elephant was awaiting my signal. The mahout spotted it from a distance and drove the elephant away.
  7. When darkness descended upon the scene and all was well and safe the tigress called its cubs by emitting a low haa-oon. The cubs, two in number and bigger than a full- grown cat, soon responded. They came trotting up to their mother and hurried straight to the kill in indecent haste. The mother spitted at them so furiously that they doubled back its heels immediately. Thereafter, the mother and its cubs sat under cover about 50 feet (15 m) away from the kill to watch, wait, look, and listen. After about half an hour’s patient and fidgetless vigil the mother seemed to say ‘paid for’. At this signal, the cobs cautiously advanced, covering their flanks, towards the kill. No longer did they make a beeline for it, as they had done before.
  8. The mother sat watching its cubs eat, and mounted guard on them. She did not partake of the meal.

On the basis of your understanding of the passage complete the statements given below with the help of options that follow:
(a) To protect its cubs the mother panther hides them :
(i) among rocks (ii) in the branches of the trees
(iii) behind the tree trunks (iv) at its heels
(b) The male panther :
(i) is protective of its cubs (ii) trains its cubs
(iii) watches the progress of the mother
(iv) is impulsive and impatient
Answer the following questions briefly:
(c) How many cubs does the mother panther rarely deliver ?
(d) What may happen if the panther cubs are not born blind ?
(e) Why did the mahaut drive his elephant away ?
(f) Why did the tigress spit at its cubs ?
(g) From the narrators observation what do we learn about the nature of the tigress ?
(h) Why does the panther not face the risk of extinction ?
(i) Find words from the passage which mean the same as
each of the following :
(i) moving aimlessly (para 3)
(ii) came down/fell (para 7)
Answer.
(a) (i) among rocks
(b) (iv) is impulsive and impatient
(c) The mother panther delivers litter of four cubs, rarely five.
(d) If the panther cubs are not blind they drift away from the place of safety in which they are lodged by their mother.
(e) The mahaut drove away his elephant to protect it from the tigress.
(f) The mother tigress spitted at it cubs to call them back to its heels and watch the prey carefully, instead of running towards it in haste.
(g) The tigress is very protective about her cubs. She rears them alone without the help of the male. She trains them to hunt and guards them, while they eat.
(h) The panther does not face the risk of extinction because it procreates sufficiendy and profusely to ensure its continuity for all time to come.
(i) Moving aimlessly-drifting
(ii) came down/fell-descend

Question.3. Read the passage given below :
People tend to amass possessions, sometimes without being aware of doing so. They can have a delightful surprise when they find something useful which they did not know they owned. Those who never have to change house become indiscriminate collectors of what can only be described as clutter. They leave unwanted objects in drawers, cupboards and attics for years in the belief that they may one day need them. Old people also accumulate belongings for two other reasons, lack of physical and mental energy, and sentiment. Things owned for a long time are-full of associations with the past, perhaps with the relatives who are dead, and so they gradually acquire a sentimental value.
Some things are collected deliberately in an attempt to avoid wastage. Among these are string and brown paper, kept by thrifty people when a parcel has been opened. Collecting small items can be a mania. A lady cuts out from newspapers sketches of model clothes that she would like to buy if she had money. As she is not rich, the chances are that she will never be able to afford such purchases. It is a harmless habit, but it litters up her desk.
Collecting as a serious hobby is quite different and has many advantages. It provides relaxation for leisure hours, as just looking at one’s treasure is always a joy. One doesn’t have to go out for amusement as the collection is housed at home. Whatever it consists of- stamps, records, first editions of books, china-there is always something to do in connection with it, from finding the right place for the latest addition to verifying facts in reference books. This hobby educates one not only in the chosen subject, but also in general matters which have some bearing on it.
There are other benefits also. One gets to meet like-minded collectors to get advice, compare notes, exchange articles, to show off one’s latest find etc. So one’s circle of friends grows. Soon the hobby leads to travelling, perhaps a meeting in another town, possibly a trip abroad in search of a rare specimen, for collectors are not confined to one country. Over the years one may well become an authority on one’s hobby and will probably be asked to give informal talks to little gatherings and then, if successful, to larger audiences.
(a) On the basis of your understanding of the above passage make notes on it, using headings and subheadings. Use recognisable abbreviations (wherever necessary – minimum four) and a format you consider suitable. Also supply an appropriate title to it.
(b) Write a summary of the passage in about 80 words.
Answer. (a) Title: Collection-Advantage or dis-advantage 1. Notes .
(i) Consequences
(a) PpL can hv delightful surprises
(b) Become indiscriminate collectors
(c) Senti values
(ii) Reaons
(a) To avoid wastage (b) Mania
(c) Lack of physical and mental energy in the case of old people.
(iii) Advantages
(a) Relaxation
(b) doesn’t hv to go out for amusement
(c) educates
(iv) Other benefits
(a) One may meet like-minded collectors
(b) frid circle grows
(c) hobby leads to travelling
Abbreviations Used
Hv have
Ppl people
Senti sentimental
Frnd friend
(b) Summary
People sometimes collect things due to various reasons which may be related to their need, lack of energy or sentimental value. Sometimes collection may be done to avoid wastage which later becomes mania. But it has many advantages too. It relaxes, amuses and educates. It has additional benefits where one may meet like-minded collectors to get advice, compare notes, exchange articles, to show off one’s latest find. As a result their friend circle grows bigger. In fact, hobby further leads to travelling.

SECTION B
(WRITING SKILLS)

Question.4. Principal, Sunrise Global School, Agra requires a receptionist for her school. Draft a suitable advertisement in about 50 words to be published in the classified columns of a national newspaper giving all the necessary details of qualifications and experience required in the receptionist.
OR
Water supply will be suspended for eight hours (10 am to 6 pm) on 6th of March for cleaning of the water tank. Write a notice in about 50 words advising the residents to store water for a day. You are Karan Kumar/Karuna Bajaj, Secretary, Janata Group Housing Society, Pal am Vihar, Kumool.
Answer.
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OR
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Question.5. Yesterday you went to Sunrise Hospital, Market Road, New Delhi taking with you the victin of a hit and run accident. There were chaotic conditions in the casualty department. The injured was attended to after a lot of precious time had been lost.
Write a letter of complaint in 120-150 words to the Medical Superintendent. You are Karan/Kauma, M114, Mall Road, Delhi. 
OR
Lack of job opportunities in the rural areas is forcing people to migrate to cities. Every big city thus has a number of slums in it. Life in these slums is miserable.
Write a letter in 120-150 words to the editor of a national newspaper on how we can improve the living conditions in these slums. You are Karan/Karuna, M 114, Mall Road, Delhi.
Answer.
M-l 14, Mall Road
Delhi
20th March, 20XX
The Medical Superintendent
Sunrise Hospital, Market Road
New Delhi
Subject: Chaotic conditions in the casualty department Dear Sir,
I, Karuna, a resident of New Delhi want to bring to your notice the conditions of the Sunrise hospital. Yesterday while I was going to my office I witnessed a person lying on the road in a pool of blood. There was crowd all around him. On enquiry I came to know that he was hit by an unidentified vehicle and no body took pain to take him to the hospital. So I brought him to your hospital where I was further shocked to see the pathetic condition of the casualty ward. The corridors were full of people where there was smell of medicines and cotton dabs were thrown away on the floor. I requested the doctor on duty to attend the patient immediately to avoid any mishap but was asked to file the police complaint first. The patient was Jeft unattended for about an hour during which he lost ample amount of blood which could have been proved to be fatal. Later when all the formalities were completed, the doctor came to see him and by God’s grace his life was saved. Then again drugs were administered in an inappropriate way by the staff who came only after being reminded. I think this negligence would cost anyone’s life someday. So I request you to be more vigilant towards the working of the hospital.
Yours truly
Karuna
OR
M-114, Mall Road
Delhi
20th March, 20xx
The Editor
Times of India
New Delhi
Subject: improvisation of the living conditions in slums Dear Sir,
Through the esteemed columns of your prestigious newspaper, I would like to highlight the quality of life of the people living in slums. Each family consists of six to seven members who share a single room. Their children can be seen playing on the heaps of garbage and breeding grounds of flies, mosquitoes and cockroaches. Sincere efforts are required to improve the physical, social and economic conditions of these slum dwellers.
Practical action should be taken by providing access to clean drinking water, proper health and sanitation facilities, waste management services and better housing facilities. Slum upgrading should be a major part of the government agenda to alleviate the poor living standards of the people.
But unless government takes action, there can be no sustainable solution to the housing challenges. Most of the governments are not doing much for this for a number of reasons which may include low incentives, less financial resources, lack of provision of any such reform due to their short term electoral period. But NGCs,training institutes, local residents, community groups can join hands together with government to eradicate the miseries of slum dwellers.
Hope my letter would find a place in your newspaper.
Yours Truly
Karuna

Question.6. ‘The policy of reservation of seats for admission to the professional course? is good for the deprived Sections of society.’
Write a debate in 150-200 words either for or against the motion.
OR
Write a speech in 150-200 words on ‘Benefits of early rising’ to be delivered by you in the morning assembly of your school. You are Karuna/ Karan, Head Girl/Head Boy.
Answer . ‘Policy of reservation of seats to the professional courses’
Good morning, respected judges and the esteemed audience. The topic of today’s debate is ’Policy of reservation of seats to the professional courses’. I, Karuna stand before you to speak against the motion.
According to the Indian constitution, reservation in all the fields whether education, jobs or any other place, has been made to bring under previleged classes at par with privileged or general ones. There are numerous reservations like reservation for women, reservation for physically challenged; reservation for economically backward class, reservation for scheduled castes, etc. But I believe that this leads to further discrimination in the society. It had started with a very good objective of uplifting the socially backward society to give them equal opportunities. But with time its meaning has been changed and the aim of starting it lost. People are taking undue advantage of it. This has resulted in widespread protests and counter protests as. it has affected thousands of job and admission opportunities. The students securing 80 or 90 percent sometimes lag behind the underprivileged who secure only 40 or 50 percent for taking admission in the vocational or professional courses. It denies the equality of opportunity to those who not belong to backward communities. They are denied admissions even though they have secured good percentage. This would also perpetuate caste feeling among people and hamper national unity. Also the reservation system in India is creating a manpower which is not able to compete at the global level. India needs people who can work for the growth and development but reservation is raising undeserving candidates at higher positions. So I think reservation system should be demolished.
OR
‘Benefits of early rising’
Honorable Principal,respected teachers and dear friends, Good Morning! I am Karuna, Head Girl of the school; it is a great opportunity for me to share my views on the topic ‘Benefits of early rising’ in today’s assembly.
We derive pleasure from many things, people, and places in our life. One such pleasure is when we get up early in the morning. It gives a good start to our day’s work. The air we breathe is so fresh that it refreshes our whole day. One should not miss the wonderful art of nature- the rising of sun from the dark color of midnight and gradually turning brighter, spreading its vibrant colors in the sky. This glory can’t be explained in words. We come into close contact with nature when we hear the chirping of birds, raw green trees, flowers and leaves dancing. There is no chaos in the early morning and we can easily concentrate on our studies. It is well said that whatever we learn in the early hours is learnt quickly and our mind retains that forever. Early morning meditation helps in keeping our body and soul fit. Breakfast, the most important meal of the day can be taken up timely. Besides many other things, one may get enough time to exercise which keeps the body energetic and fit throughout #the day. Then our productivity and capacity to do work also increases. There is no distraction in the morning hours in case we want to indulge in some creative writing. To sum up, I can say that I have full faith in the saying, “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy and wise.

Question.7. India is a land of diversity. One way in which it makes us feel proud of it is the number of festivals we enjoy. Write an article in 150-200 words on ‘Festivals of India’. You are Karuna/Karan.
OR
Rising pollution, fast and competitive lifestyle, lack of nutritious food etc. have caused health woes for a large section of our population. Providing health care used to be a charitable and ethical activity. Tpday it has become commercialized, a money spinning business. Write an article in 150-200 words on How to provide proper health care to the common man’. You are Karan/Karuna.
Answer. ‘Festivals of India’
By Karuna
India is a land of colors. It is a country populated by the people of many castes, religions, faiths, communities, languages and creeds. Therefore, many festivals, celebrations, social and cultural gatherings, fairs take place every year. India is said to be a country which is full of pleasures, joys and festivities. Throughout the year we celebrate many festivals. They represent the grandeur of the country. These are the occasions when families gather at one place and celebrate happy moments. Festivals are-celebrated throughout the year and people await these festivals with great enthusiasm. These have an important . place in the hearts of Indians as they believe that the fasts on these occasions purify their soul and help them lead a problem free life. Some festivals are celebrated all over India and people celebrate them irrespective of their status and social position. These include Diwali, Holi and Dusshera. Each festival has its religious value and contains some mythology behind it. For example, Dusshera is celebrated on account of victory of good over evil and when God Ram killed Ravana. Similarly, Janmashtami has also a social and religious significance as Lord Krishna was born to kill all the demons fron the earth. Thus, each and every festival has its own value which teaches people to come closer and forget all their differences.
OR
‘How to provide proper healthcare to the common man’
By Karuna
A large section of our population is suffering from the physical as well as mental problems like illness, fever, injury, epilepsy, learning disability, etc. Women have problems related to pregnancy and childbirth, children do require immunization against common diseases. Most of these health woes have been the result of our changing life style, rising pollution, Tack of nutrition value in food. Hence, they require access to health care facilities and treatment. Unfortunately, health services are often planned without consulting the community members. To meet the necessities of the people for accessible, affordable services, community members should be consulted and involved in their planning. Health centers should be more vigilant. Most people prefer home remedial measures and go to the hospital or refer to a doctor only when the situation is beyond their control. But it’s not necessary that they go to a well-qualified doctor, they may approach local pharmacist or traditional healers. Therefore, it is necessary that the health sector must intervene and create awarness among the people. Health care facilities should be within the reach of common man. Government’s investment in public health care is very low. As a result, many hospitals run by the government do not provide sufficient medical facilities. Therefore improvements are required in . this sector and it is a positive thing that the government is now planning to allocate more funds for the renovation of hospitals.

SECTION — C
(Literature : Text Book and Long Reading Text)

Question.8. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
Its loveliness increases, it will never
Pass into nothingness; but will keep
A bower quiet,for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
(a) Whose loveliness will keep on increasing ?
(b) Identify the phrase which says that ‘it’ is immortal:
(c) What is a ‘bower’ ?
(d) Why do we need sweet dreams, health and quiet breathing in our lives ?
OR
Old
familiar ache, my childhood’s fear,
but all I said was, see you soon,
Amma,
all I did was smile and smile and
smile…………….
(a) What does the phrase, ‘familiar ache’ mean ?
(b) What was the poet’s childhood fear ?
(c) What do the hirst two lines tell us about the poet’s feelings for her mother ?
(d) What does the repeated use of the word, ‘smile’ mean ?
Answer . (a) Loveliness of anything that is beautiful keeps on increasing. It gives us immense joy,unending and everlasting pleasure.
(b) “It will never pass into nothingness” is the phrase which says that it is immortal.
(c) “Bower” literary means leafy shelter which here refers to the sweet dreams which consists of all beautiful objects that revive during our sleep when we are tired or troubled. We love to relive these joyous memories.
(d) We need sweet dreams, health and quiet breathing in our lives as they refresh us and give eternal joy and remove our sorrows and sufferings. Thus, we want to remain bound to the earth.
OR 
(a) By the phrase familiar ache’ the poet means the pain which she had already felt in her childhood. The pain was due to the fear of getting separated from her mother and the realization that she had not cared for her. She suppressed it by smiling again and again at her and promising to meet her soon.
(b) The poet’s childhood fear was that as her mother was old and had pale and colorless face, she might not live very long and that she might lose her someday.
(c) The poet had the childhood fear that she would lose her mother soon. She possessed the same fear while going away from her. But she did not say anything to her except the optimistic note ‘see jou soon Amma’. She gave her a cheerful farewell.
(d) The word ‘smile’ has been repeated to show that in order to drive her fearful thought of separating from her mother, she puts on a false smile. Secondly, she gives moral support to her mother by promising to meet her soon. She tries to hide her feeling by smiling again and again.

Question.9. Answer any four of the following in 30-40 words each:
(a) Describe the irony in Saheb’s name.
(b) Why was Gandhiji opposed to C.E Andrews helping him in Champaran ?
(e) When he was only ten days old, a prediction was made about the future of the Tiger King. What was ironic about it?
(f) What was his father’s chief concern about Dr. Sadao ?
Answer . (a) Saheb’s full name was Saheb-E-Alam means the ‘Lord of the Universe’. The irony in his name was that he was a poor rag picker who did not even have the chappals to wear. He walked on the streets barefooted to earn his living and looked into the garbage for gold coins or something to survive his days.
(b) Gandhiji was opposed to C.F. Andrews helping him in Champaran because he wanted the Indians to be self-dependent and self-reliant in their struggle against injustice. He told him that Indians were strong enough to fight their own battle and had the capability to win it. Therefore, Gandhiji refused his help.
(e) When The Tiger King’ was only ten days old, the chief astrologer predicted that the death of the prince would result from a tiger. So when he grew up, he killed hundred tigers without knowing that the hundredth tiger didn’t die of his bullet. Ironically, the King died because of a wooden toy tiger.
(f) Sadao’s education had been his father’s chief concern. At the age of twenty two, he sent his son to America to learn about surgery and medicine. He came up to his father’s expectations. By the time his father died. Sadao had established himself as a famous surgeon as well as a scientist.

Question.10. Answer the following question in 120-150 words:
Our language is part of our culture and we are proud of it. Describe how regretful M. Hamel and the village elders are for having neglected their native language, French.
OR
Teachers always advise their students to dream big. Yet, the same teachers in your classrooms find built with Sophie when she dreams. What is wrong with Sophie’s dreams ?
Answer. There is no doubt that our language is a part of our culture and we feel proud of it. But the true value of it can be realized only when the freedom of speaking it, is taken away from us.
The story ‘The Last Lesson’ depicts the pathos of the whole situation, how people feel in not learning their language and losing an asset in M. Hamel. One day Franz, oneofthe students came unwillingly to the school and noticed that everything was still and as quiet as Sunday morning. There was an order from Berlin that French would not be taught furthermore in the schools a/id instead German was to be taught. This news shocked everyone. All the villagers gathered in the classroom to attend their last French lesson and to mark their respect for the French teacher, M. Hamel, who was going to deliver his last speech in French. They sat on the back benches with the students. They felt sorry that they had not attended the school. And thanked Hamel for his faithful service.
To honor his French lesson, M. Hamel also put on his fine Sunday clothes. His behavior changed to kindness. He told his students that it was the most beautiful and logical language and they should not forget it.
OR
It is a natural thing for teenagers to dream. They don’t have much liabilities and burden at this stage of life so they are free to dream. It is a part of their life but sometimes these dreams are impractical and non-realistic and when they are shattered, they cause a lot of pain.
In the story ‘Going Places’, the author has described the feelings and dreams of a girl, Sophie, who was a school-going teenager. She was a day dreamer and fantasizes that she had met with “Danny Casey, a football player from Ireland. She dreamt of having met him twice in the arcade. For her, he was hero to be worshipped. She went to the place where she thought he would meet her and when he didn’t turn up she felt disappointed. Then she thought of owning a boutique, becoming a manager, a fashion designer or an actress irrespective of thinking about her socio economic status.She had no thought about where the money would come for opening a boutique. She was blind to the bitter truth of life. She dreamt of an imaginary life, full of beautiful things. It can be said that she wanted to lead a lavish and grand life which was not possible. She was over ambitious. Her dreams were unrealistic in the sense that ultimately she would have to work in a biscuit factory.

Question.11. Answer the following question in 120-150 words :
Deny sneaked into Mr. Lamb’s garden and it became a turning point in his life. Comment.
OR
How did Jo want the Roger Shunk story to end ? Why?
Answer. Derry sneaked into Mr. Lamb’s garden and it became a turning point in his life. Before that Derry used to live an isolated life. He did not like meeting with people or socializing. The reason was his burnt face, seeing which the people often got terrified. He began leading a secluded life.
Meeting Mr. Lamb brought a change in his life.His attitude I towards life was completely changed. Mr. Lamb gave him
confidence and supported him morally as he was physically i impaired like him. He had a tin leg because the original one was blown off in the war. He told Derry that he was not affected
I by the people’s sarcastic remarks. He motivated Derry to face
I the challenges of life and not to lament over his burnt face,
According to him, he was lucky to have two arms, two legs, ears, eyes and tongue. He could do far better than others.
All these preaching left an impression on Derry and now he started looking at things and world differently. He began to help Mr. Lamb with crab apples and developed a positive attitude towards life.
OR
Jack used to tell his little daughter Jo bedtime stories. As soon as she grew older, she began to ask questions from her father. Once her father told her a story of a little animal called Skunk who smelled awfully bad. He therefore met with a wizard who solved his problem with magic wand and made him smell like
roses. But Skunks mother did not like it and took him back to the wizard to smell awfully bad once again.
This ending was not acceptable to Jo as she wanted the story to have another end in which the wizard should hit the mommy with his magic wand and chopping off her arms ‘forcibily’ Jo thought that Roger was the hero of the story so he must not look ugly or stinky. Jo’s perspective on life was different from her father’s. She wanted to change the end of the story to assert her views on het father. She had her own ideals and views which she wanted to be pursued.

Question.12. Answer the following question in 120-150 words 
What do we learn about Mrs. Hall and Griffin from their first interaction at Coach and Horses inn ?
OR .
What kind of life did Silas lead before coming to Raveloe ?
Answer . Mrs. Hall was the owner of the inn ‘Coach and Horses’. She was a friendly woman who socialized with her guests easily. She was very excited when Griffin came to stay at her inn as she was not expecting anyone in such a harsh winter. She tried to be the best host. Although she was rebuked by Griffin many times when she tried to help him with his coat and hat, she did not give up. She attributed his behavior to an accident which he had met. She was a curious woman who wanted to know -what had happened to him and why was he wearing the bandages all over his face. She showed her full sympathy to him and tolerated him as he was paying a handsome sum as rent. It can be concluded that she was a credulous, somewhat irresponsible (in believing the stranger even without confirming his identity) about her family’s well-being
Griffin was a man without any humanity. He was a gifted young student,but he misused his talent and knowledge. He found Mrs. Hall’s inn the suitable place to carry on with his experiments. But he was not interested in advancing any conversation with Mrs. Hall. We can say that he was very rude towards her. He kept all his intentions and designs to himself. He had a mysterious nature. He didn’t want anyone to know his secret mission. He did not have any regard for relations and society.
OR
Silas had come to Raveloe fifteen years earlier from a city to the North. Before that he was a faithful member of a religious sect in the Lantern Yard. He had been an exceptionally bright and fervent young disciple. The religious community had a great regard for him. His fits were regarded there as a mark of special closeness to the Holy spirit. He hadfull faith in humanity and God. He was a simple man who wanted to live within himself or in other words he was an introvert. He had a close friend named William Dane, and he was engaged to a serving girl, Sarah. Later on he is betayed by William who accusses him of theft unjustly and marries Silas, fiancee. As a result he loses faith in God and settles in Raveloe.

Question. 13. Answer the following question in 120-150 words :
Everyone who conies into contact with Griffin suffers. Attempt a character sketch of Griffin in the light of this remark,
OR
Attempt a character sketch of Nancy Lammeter.
Answer. Griffin is the protagonist of the novel. The Invisible Man actually, was a scientist who was doing experiments to change a human being into invisible man by changing the refractive index of human body. He proved to be the trouble to whomsoever he came in contact with. First, it was his father who became his victim. He robbed him which drove him to commit suicide. Then he carried on his experiments of converting a human body into invisible on the neighbour’s cat. On being caught by his landlord and in order to hide from . him, he set his building on fire. He stole clothes from a theatre shop and then dodged Mrs. Hall, the owner of the inn ‘Coach and Horses’. There also when his progress slowed down and he needed more money to pay the ’bill to the pub owner, he burgled the house of Reverend Bunting.
He asked for help from a tramp, Mr. Thomas Marvel who assisted him many times but he proved to be cleverer than Griffin and ran away with Griffin’s stolen money. Griffin followed him to the town of Burdock where he met his old schoolmate, Dr. Kemp. He tried to take him in confidence and asked him to be his partner in ‘Reign of Terror’ to which Kemp refused. So Griffin thought of killing him,in order to take the revenge but didn’t succeed. Although he became the victim of circumstances but he remained troublesome for everyone who came in contact with him.
OR
Nancy was a pretty woman who did not change at all in the past sixteen years. She was a good country girl who came from a wealthy family of Raveloe. As a young girl she was very charming and graceful.Her maturity was reflected through the truthful glance of her eyes. She was a pure hearted person. She had high and strict principles. She did not care to be associated with any person of poor reputation. She lived her life according to her own. She proved to be a loving and caring wife who was fully satisfied with her married life. She was not willing to adopt a child but she even didn’t want to disappoint Godfrey, her husband. When she came to know that Eppie was her husband’s real daughter she showed love and sympathy to her rather than disapproving or rebuking Godfrey. She respected the village customs and was responsible for taking up duties as the mistress of Red House when Godfrey was following the departing congregation. She was not too much sophisticated or educated. After marrying Godfrey, her life became organized and purposeful. She found peace and satisfaction in her life and wanted to continue the same for the rest of her life only.

SET II

Note : Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in previous sets.

SECTION — B
(WRITING SKILLS)

Question.4. You need to buy a flat. Draft a suitable advertisement in about 50 words to be published in the classified columns of a local newspaper giving all the necessary details of your requirement. You are Karan/Karuna, M 114, Mall Road, Delhi. 
OR
Sunrise Global School, Agra is going to organize a one- act play competition in the school auditorium. You have decided to invite noted stage artiste, Nalini to grace the occasion. Draft a formal invitation for her in about 50 words. You are Karuna/Karan, Cultural Secretary.
Answer.
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OR
Sunrise Global School Agra
15th May, 2016.
Nalini
Abhilasha Vihar
Delhi
Subject: Invitation to preside over one-act play competition. Dear Ma’am,
Our school is going to organize a one-act play competition in the school auditorium. A number of students are likely to participate in this competition. We shall be highly honored if you will grace the occasion with your presence on the 30th of June, 2016 at 2 pm. ”
R.S. V.P .
Karan
(Cultural Secretary)
Sunrise Global School
Agra

Question.5. Park Lane, Chanakyapuram, Mysore is proud of having four reputed public schools in close proximity to each other. In the morning and afternoon there is a heavy traffic along the road and hundreds of student are put to a lot of inconvenience.
Write a letter in 120-150words to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) describing the problem. Suggest a few measures to regulate the traffic. You are Karuna Shetty/ Karan Kumar, Principal, Sunrise Global School.
OR
Write an application (including a resume) in 120-150 ‘ words for the post of receptionist advertised in a national newspaper by JKL Publishers, Peshwa Road, Pune. You are Karuna, M 114 Mall Road, Pune, a graduate from SNDT University and have done a Secretarial Practice Course from YWCA, Mumbai.
Answer.
Sunrise Global School,
Park Lane, Chanakyapuram,
Mysore .
1st March, 2016
The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Chanakyapuram,
Mysore
Dear Sir/Madam,
Subject: Traffic congestion on the road surrounding schools.
I wish to bring to your attention the poor traffic management on the road surrounding schools, which causes great inconvenience. There are four reputed public schools in the ambit of the area. In the morning, the movement of the school transport, staff vehicles and the vehicles of the parents, who come to drop their children, along with the general traffic, creates a huge chaos on the road. The same chaos could be witnessed in the afternoon. The situation gets worse when .the traffic lights don’t work. The children, who come from the nearby areas, find it difficult to cross the roads and face huge risk. The, safety of the children is of utmost importance for the schools. I would request you to please avoid traffic police on different points of the roads around the schools, so as to avoid traffic jams. Also, a regular check of the traffic lights would help in reducing inconvenience. The schools are also planning to.arrange traffic rules awareness workshop for their respective staff, parents and children. I request you to look into the matter and solve the issue at the earliest.
Yours Sincerely Karan Kumar (Principal)
Sunrise Global School
OR
Ml 14, Mall Road
Pune
1st March, 2016
JKL Publishers Peshwa Road
Pune
Subject: Application for the post of Receptionist.
I have done my graduation from SNDT University and a Secretarial Practive Course from YWCA, Mumbai. I have been working as a receptionist with Gupta & Sons Textilies Ltd. since March, 2014. I have proven record of meeting my goals by accepting all challenges throughout my professional career.
My resume has been attached herewith. If I can provide you with any further information regarding my background and qualifications, please let me know.
I will be looking forward to hear from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Karuna .
Enclosure : Resume and two passport-size photographs
RESUME
Name: Karuna
Father’s Name : Om Prakash Chauhan
Date of Birth: 11-07-1989
Residential Address : Ml 14, Mall Road, Pune
Contact Number : +91 -xxxxxxxxxx
Educational Qualifications : (i) Graduation (SNDT University)
(ii) Secretarial Practice Course (YWCA, Mumbai)
Computer Proficiency : MS Office and Adobe Photoshop.
Experience : Working as Receptionaist with Gupta & Sons Textites Ltd. since March 2014
Salary Expected : Rs. 15,000
Material Status : Unmarried
Hobbies : Traveling, reading and socializing
Languages Known : Hindi and English

Question.6. ‘Rising prices can be controlled only by the government.’
Write a debate in 150-200 words either for or against the motion.
OR
Write a speech in 150-200 words on the topic, ‘Library plays an important role at school’. It is to be delivered in the morning assembly. You are Karuna/Karan, Head Girl/
Head Boy.
Answer. ‘Rising prices can be controlled only by the government’
A very good morning to jury members, friends and my fellow opponents. I am Karuna of Std. XII and today, I am going to speak against the motion on the topic ‘Rising prices can be controlled only by the government.” The role of government in an economy, is to announce measures of regulation and control. A government can impose restrictions on hoarding, the export of some items and track prices of limited commodities. However, the execution vests in the custody of the people residing the nation.
It would not be correct to put the blame wholly on the government. The consumer is no less to be blamed for inflation.
Some consumers allow themselves to be robbed for fear of a good supply position and consistently adverse price trends.
Such practices not only deprive the country of much-needed resources but also serve as bad examples for those who cannot afford to pay such high prices. By reducing the demand of a good, its price can be controlled by the consumers, Rising prices or inflation can be controlled by the combined effort of the government and consumers.
Thank you.
OR
Library plays an important role at school Good morning everyone!
Respected Principal teachers and my dear friends, I Karuna, the Head girl of your school, is going to give a short speech on ‘Library plays an important role at school.’ A school library is a place that plays an important role in encouraging innovation and thirst for knowledge. It provides support for learning and teaching throughout the school. The school library exhibits positive impact on the academic, achievement of the student, as it helps in developing the mind of the student. It is integral to the teaching and learning process. ‘
A library at school not only provides academic references but a wide range of fiction, non-fiction, digital, print resources.
It develops the habit of reading for pleasure and to enhance students intellectual, cultural and emotional growth. The school library also provides opportunities to teachers to plan, implement, and evaluate new learning programs. It also plays a critical role in assising the students in compiling, critically analysing and organising information, and then communicing their findings. A school library provides a safe environment that encourages curiosity and imagination. The students become users of information and start to develop a better understanding of the world.
Thank you

SET III

Note : Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in previous Sets.

SECTION —B
(WRITING SKILLS)

Question.6.‘The policy of no detention till class VIII is > not in the interest of students.’ Write a debate in 150-200 words either in favour of or against the motion.’
OR
Write a speech in 150-200 words on the topic, ‘A student must know how to manage his time.’ It is to be delivered in the morning assembly. You are Karan/Karuna, Head Boy/ Head Girl of the school.
Answer. A very good morning to jury members, friends, and my fellow opponents. Today, I am going to speak for the motion ‘The policy of no detention till class 8 is not in the interest of the students.’ Firstly, let me tell you what the no-detention policy states. The article states that no child shall be held back in any class or expelled from school till the completion of elementary education. The step was taken to reduce stress and pressure among students, but the policy has led to poor outcomes, as there has hardly been any improvement in the academic standard. It has encouraged negligence and reluctance of children to study. A student develops a carefree and an easy going attitude, with an automatic promotion system up to class 8, and in class 9 he is unable to change his attitude suddenly.
They fail to cope up with the academic pressure and end up doing badly in board exams.
I, therefore, firmly agree that the policy of no detention till class 8 is not in the interest of students, as it gives security of passage to the next class, regardless of a child’s competence to learn higher concepts.
OR
A student must know how to manage his time Here are a few points that will help you in framing your answer,

  1.  When life takes a highway and everything seems to be going out of control, the only thing that can bring back the required place in life is time management.
  2. Because a students time is so valuable, it is important to use it wisely. This can be done by taking advantage of an idle time that could be spent studying: This could happen during lucnh, on the bus ride to and from school or before A class starts.
  3. A student must prioritize what comes first in his life. If a job starts to interfere with school, a student might need to change his work schedule or find a different job.
  4. Spending time with friends, family and having fun is
    important to provide a healthy balance. To successfully satisfy their personal life and meet education obligations, students must learn to juggle the two effectively by managing time well.
  5. When you get into the habit of procrastinating as a student, you tend to do the same as an adult. Habits that are learned when young are hard to change the older you become. Therefore, develop a sense of responsibility towards your task.

Question.7. India is an emerging economy, We are rich in natural resources. Yet a significant proportion of our people is living below poverty line. One cause of this poverty is our rising population.
Write an article is 150-200 words On ‘How to keep a check on population.’ You are Karuna/Karan.
OR
Women feel unsafe on the road, at their place of work and even at home. There is an urgent need to change the male mindset in its attitude towards women.
Write an article in 150-200 words on ‘How to make women feel safe’. You are Karan/Karuna.
Answer .
How to keep check on population
By Karuna
‘ An economy requires the support of its population to function smoothly. The fact remains intact that India is extremely rich in its natural resources, yet incapable of sustaining its population.
We often ponder over the question. Who is responsible for the imbalance ? Is it the current government ? Is it the lack of facility ? Or is just ignorance ?
The disproportionate distribution of wealth in the country is mostly an outcome of the humongous population, hyperbolically termed as the ‘Population Explosion’. The government, at regular intervals, has introduced birth control schemes and programmes, such as ‘Hum Do Hamare Do’. Such programs have failed tremendously because of the illiterate and religiously guided notions of the people. The only way possible to curb the population is to educate thq Indian population. The beliefs and desirability of having a male child also increases the population, which can be checked by understanding that it is better to facilitate the children in a manner to empower them.
The government can work effectively only when the population understands the fragility and need of the moment.
OR
Here are some points that will help you in framing your answer.

  1. We must start to bring up our boys like we bring up our girls, we must teach them respect and empathy for another human being
  2. Have severe laws to deal with eve teasers, rapists and molesters
  3. Domestic violence against women must not be tolerated implementation of laws has to be quick
  4. Give equal opportunities of education and employment to women ‘
  5. Teach our girls and women self-defence techniques ‘ increase security at public places
  6. Employ special forces at tourist spots to ensure the security of foreign and domestic women tourists

Question.9. Answer any four of the following in 30-40 Words each:
(a) How did his experience at the YMCA swimming pool affect Douglas ?
(b) What hospitality did the peddler receive from the crofter ?
(c) What kind of life was enjoyed by crown prince Jung Bahadur till he reached the age of twenty ?
(d) Where, when and how did Dr. Sadao meet Hana ?
Answer. (a) The experience created a terrible fear in the heart
of Douglas for a long time. This made Douglas all the more afraid of water. The very sight of water made him ill. Douglas decided against playing any water sports.
(b) Unlike the indiferent attitude of the others towards him, the peddler was whole heartedly welcomed by the crofter in his cottage. The crofter at once put the porridge pot on the fire and gave him supper. He gave him a roll of tobacco for his pipe. He also played the game of cards with him.
(c) The British dominance and its effect on the Indian , royalty i? evident in the upbringing of the crown prince Jung Bahadur. He was brought up by an English nanny, drank the milk of an English cow, taught English by an Englishman and saw nothing but English films.
(d) Dr. Sadao met Hana in America af the house of a professor where some foreign students were living. He liked her but waited to fall in love with her untill he was sure she was a pure Japanese.

CBSE previous Year Solved Papers Class 12 English Delhi 2012

August 24, 2018 by Nirmala 1 Comment

CBSE previous Year Solved  Papers  Class 12 English Delhi 2012

  • CBSE Sample Papers
  • CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 English
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 English
  • Important Questions for Class 12 English

Time allowed : 3 hours                                                                                           Maximum Marks: 100
General Instructions :

  1. This paper is divided into three sections : A, B and C. All the sections are compulsory.
  2. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully.
  3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

SET I

SECTION – A
READING

Question.1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions ‘ that follow:

  1. While there is no denying that the world loves a winner, it is important that you recognise the sighs of stress in your behaviour and be healthy enough to enjoy your success. Stress can strike anytime, in a fashion that may leave you unaware of its presence in your life. While a certain amount of pressure is necessary for performance, it is important to be able to recognize your individual limit. For instance, there are some individuals who accept competition in a healthy fashion. There are others who collapse into weeping wrecks before an exam or on comparing mark- sheets and finding that their friend has scored better.
  2.  Stress is a body reaction to any demands or changes in its , internal and external environment. Whenever there is a change in the external environment such as temperature, pollutants, humidity and working conditions, it leads to stress. In these days of competition when a person makes up his mind to surpass what has been achieved by others, leading to an imbalance between demands and resources,
    it causes psycho-social stress.-It is a part and parcel of everyday life.
  3.  Stress has a different meaning, depending on the stage of life you are in. The loss of a toy or a reprimand from the parents might create a stress shock in a child. An adolescent who fails in examination may feel as if everything has been lost and life has no further meaning. In an adult the loss of his or her companion, job or professional failure may appear as if there is nothing more to be achieved.
  4.  Such signs appear in the attitude and behaviour of the individual, as muscle tension in various parts of the body, palpitation and high blood pressure, indigestion and hyper-acidity. Ultimately the result is self-destructive behaviour such as eating and drinking too much, smoking excessively, relying on tranquilisers. There are other signs of stress such as trembling, shaking, nervous blinking, dryness of throat and mouth and difficulty in swallowing.
  5. The professional under stress behaves as if he is a perfectionist. It leads to depression, lethargy and weakness. Periodic mood shifts also indicate the stress status of the students, executives and professionals.
  6.  In a study sponsored by World Health Organisation and carried out by Harvard School of Public Health, the global burden of diseases and injury indicated that stress diseases
    and accidents are going to be the major killers in 2020.
  7.  The heart disease and depression — both stress diseases- are going to rank first and second in 2020. Road traffic accidents are going to be the third largest killers. These accidents are also an indicator of psycho-social stress in a fast-moving society. Other stress diseases like ulcers, hypertension and sleeplessness have assumed epidemic proportions in modern societies.
  8.  A person under stress reacts in different ways and the
    common ones are flight, fight and flee depending upon the nature of the stress and capabilities of the person. The three responses can be elegantly chosen to cope with the stress so that stress does not damage the system and become distress.
  9.  When a stress crosses the limit, peculiar to an individual, it lowers his performance capacity. Frequent crossings of the limit may result in chronic fatigue in which a person’ feels lethargic, disinterested and is not easily motivated to achieve anything. This may make the person mentally undecided, confused and accident prone as well. Sudden exposure to un-nerving stress may also result in a loss of memory. Diet, massage, food supplements, herbal medicines, hobbies, relaxation techniques and dance movements are excellent stress busters.

(a) (i) What is stress ? What factors lead to stress ?
Answer : Stress is a body reaction to any demands or changes in its internal and external environment.
Whenever there is a change in the external .environment such as temperature, pollutants, humidity and working conditions, it leads to stress and when there is an imbalance between demands and resources, it causes psycho-social stress.
(b) Which words in the above passage mean the same as the following ?
(i) fall down (para 1)
Answer: Collapse
(ii) Rebuke (para 3)
Answer: Reprimand
(iii) Inactive (para 9)
Answer: Lethargic

Question.2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
Research has shown that the human mind can process words at the rate of about 500 per minute, whereas a speaker speaks at the rate of about 150 words a minute. The difference between the two at 350 is quite large.
So a speaker must make every effort to retain the attention of the audience and the listener should also be careful not to let his mind wander. Good communication calls for good listening skills. A good speaker must necessarily be a good listener.
Listening starts with hearing but goes beyond. Hearing, in other words is necessary, but is not a sufficient condition for listening. Listening involves hearing with attention. Listening is a process that calls for concentration. While listening, one should also be observant.
In other words, listening has to do with the ears, as well as with the eyes and the mind. Listening is to be understood as the total process that involves hearing with attention, being observant and making interpretations. Good communication is essentially an interactive process. It calls for participation and involvement. It is quite often a dialogue rather than a monologue. It is necessary to be interested and also show or make it abundantly clear that one is interested in knowing what the other person has to say.
Good listening is an art that can be cultivated. It relates to skills that can be developed.
A good listener knows the art of getting much more than what the speaker is trying to convey. He knows how to prompt, persuade but not to cut off or interrupt what the other person has to say. At times the speaker may or may not be coherent, articulate and well-organised in his thoughts and expressions. He may have it in his mind and yet he may fail to marshal the right words while communicating his thought. Nevertheless a good listener puts him at ease, helps him articulate and facilitates him to get • across the message that he wants to convey. For listening to be effective, it is also necessary that barriers to listening are removed. Such barriers can be both physical and psychological. Physical barriers generally relate to hindrances to proper hearing whereas psychological barriers are more fundamental and relate to the interpretation and evaluation of the speaker and the message.
(a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, make notes in points only, using abbreviations wherever necessary. Supply a suitable title.
1. Notes
(i) Diff. between mind and spkr.
(a) mind press fstr than spkr .
(b) good communicant rq rs good lisng skills
(c) good spkr shud be good lisnr
(ii) Diff. between lisng and hearing.
(a) hearing not sufficient
(b) lisng involves attntn and concentration
(c) lisng requires participation and involvement
(iii) good lisng is an art
(a) good lisnr knows better than spkr
(b) when spkr fails, lisnr helps
(c) barriers for lisng shud be removed
Title : Qualities of a Good Listener
(b) Write a summary of the above passage in about 80 words.

SUMMARY

The processing of words can be done by human mind at a faster rate than the speaker speaks. Therefore speaker must be attentive and listener should also be careful. Good speaker must be a good listener. Listening is hearing with concentration. Good listening is an art and a good listener grasps faster than what the speaker is trying to tell. When speaker fails, listener helps. But for listening, certain physical and psychological barriers should be removed.

SECTION-B
(ADVANCElt WRITING SKILLS)

Question.3.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, D.Y. English School, Thane, Mumbai.
OR
C.RR Senior Secondary School, Meerut is looking for a receptionist for the school. Draft an advertisement in not more than 50 words to be published in classified columns of Hindustan limes. You are Romola Vij, principal of the school.
Answer:
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Question.4. Your school commerce Association organized a seminar for class XII students of the schools of your zone on the topic, ‘Rising prices create a crisis.’ As coordinator of the programme, write a report in 100-125 words for your school “* magazine, you are piyush/priya of ABC School, Agra.
OR
A new indoor gymnasium has recently been constructed and inaugurated at APJ International School at Goa. As special correspondent of ‘The Hindu,’draft a report in 100-125 words on the gymnasium and the inauguration ceremony
Answer:

RISING PRICES CREATE A CRISIS
A REPORT

14th July,20XX
A seminar for class XII students of the schools of our zone was organized to discuss on the topic, ‘Rising prices create a crisis’. It was attended by some very eminent Economists and politicians. All the speakers expressed their views on the consequences of rising prices. They pointed out that India is a poor country having mostly villages. Majority of the population lives below the poverty line; they are even unable to fulfill their basic requirements. The prices of the essential commodities have increased at an alarming rate. The poor people are unable to afford even a single meal. The purchase of vegetables, fruits, rice etc. have gone beyond the reach of common man. The necessities have taken the form of luxuries and rupee has lost its value. Now it becomes the duty of the government to take action against undue price hike and stop black marketing to control the rising prices.
Priya
Coordinator ABC School, Agra.
OR

INAUGURATION OF
GYMNASIUM
BY: ‘THE HINDU’CORRESPONDENT

14th July,20XX
A new indoor gymnasium has recently been constructed at APJ International School at Goa. It was inaugurated by Mr. Ravi Kant, Principal of the school. It is a proud addition to the institution. The construction has been possible due to the grant approval by the Education Minister. The gymnasium is spread over an area of lOOsq.ft.and is equipped with all the modern equipment and is fully air-conditioned. On the occasion of the inauguration, a speech on the utility of gymnastics was delivered by the gym instructor who has just received the advanced training from abroad. He motivated the students to take the maximum advantage of the gymnasium which are now practiced up to Olympic level. Overall it was a grand ceremony which was attended by the students as well as their parents.

Question.5. You are Pritam/Priti,27,W.E.A Karol Bagh, Delhi. You have decided to shift your residence to faridabad and have decided to discontinue your membership of Brain Trust Library, Karol Bagh. Write a letter to the librarian, requesting him to cancel your membership and refund your security deposit of? 5000 explaining your inability to continue your membership.
OR
You are Anu/Arun,13, W.E.A. Karol Bagh, New Delhi. You feel very strongly about the illtreatment meted out to stray dogs at the hands of callous and indifferent people. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily giving your views on why some people behave in such a manner and how these dogs should be treated.
Answer:
27, WE.A. Karol Bagh,
Delhi.
20th June,2014
Librarian,
Brain Trust Library,
Karol Bagh,
Delhi.
Subject: Cancellation of membership Dear Sir,
! This is to bring to your notice that I took the membership of your library in the year 2012.1 found it very helpful as it contains the books which cover almost all the areas of knowledge, so I encouraged few of my friends also to join it and take the advantage. Even my grandfather became a regular reader of your books. But unfortunately I’d have to’ discontinue my membership as my father has got transferred to another city and I’ll not be able to continue anymore. So I request you to cancel my membership and refund the security deposit of ? 5000 I am enclosing my membership card no.AG30002659.
Thank you
Yours truly Priti
OR
13,W.E.A. Karol Bagh New Delhi.
27th March,20XX The Editor,
The Times of India, ‘
New Delhi.
Subject: Cruetly to Stray Dogs ‘ Dear Sir,
I would like to share my views through the columns of your esteemed newspaper regarding the ill-treatment and neglect to the animals and in general, stray dogs around us. The sight is heart — rending and shocking.
Being a human being, it is our moral duty to look around us and stop such cruel activities. Every individual must be sensible enough to realize that these animals also form the integral part of our eco-system. If one cannot take care of animals then he should not at least tease them. They can inform any of the organizations which can be contacted.
The animals cannot express their suffering or pain but they also feel. They need our attention, care and love. We should spread awareness through campaigns, posters and plays, etc.
Yours truly .
Anu

Question.6. Spurt of violence previously unknown in Indian schools makes it incumbent on the educationists to introduce value education effectively in schools. Write an article in 150-200
words expressing your views on the need of value education. You are Anu/Arun.
OR
Regular practices of yoga can help in maintaining good health and even in the prevention of so many ailments. Write a speech in 150-200 words to be delivered in the morning assembly on the usefulness of yoga.
Answer :
Value Education-Today’s Need
By Anu
Education makes a man perfect. The overall development of personality whether it’s spiritual, physical, social, mental etc., all depends on education only. It inculcates ethics and moral values where there is no place for violence. But in the modern world of competitions, children are deprived of these values. Conflicting values a’nd moral dilemmas have become common in our daily lives. It has confused a child a lot and there is a sense of inadequacy to face the life situations. Media has negative influence on their personalities and to uplift the students morally and spiritually has become the topmost priority of the educational institutions. Till now, the institutions were concerned with the academic progress of the child, there was no place of value education in the curriculum, but the decreasing level of morality has shocked everybody. Illegal means of getting the things done have become very common and are in fashion. So there is need of acute awareness and bring forth the generation which is fruitful in the building of nation. This could be possible only when there is introduction of value education in schools. Although many schools have already introduced this in the curriculum but there is widespread need of it. Only then children can be developed into a stable, well rounded and morally integrated personalities.
OR
Dear Friend,
I feel privileged to get an opportunity to speak on the benefits of yoga. Today’s sedentary lifestyle has given invitation to many diseases where man has limited time to spare for his health. But practicing yoga helps to not get stuck in mental noise. It helps in maintaining balance between mental and social status of human being. With regular practice of yoga, we tend to become more sensitive to the kind of food our body asks. A few minutes of yoga helps in getting relief from stress. It helps detox the body and de-stress the mind. We all want to live in a peaceful atmosphere and among nature. But we hardly realize that peace can be found within us. Yoga is the best way to calm a disturbed mind. On the other hand, yoga postures massage organs and strengthen muscles; breathing techniques and meditation release stress and improve immune system. Yoga and meditation work on keeping the mind happy and peaceful. When we feel drained out of energy, a few minutes spent on yoga provides freshness and energy. It also helps in improving body posture.
In the end, I would like to tell that yoga is a continuous process, so keep practicing !

SECTION-C
(TEXT BOOK)

Question.7. (a) Read the extract given below and answer the questions
that follow:
The stunted, unlucky heir Of twisted bones, reciting a fathers gnarled disease, His lesson, from his desk. At back of the dim class One unnoted, sweet and young. His eyes live in a dream, Of squirrel’s game, in tree room, other than this.
(i) Who is this ‘unlucky heir’ and what has he inherited ?
Answer : The boy who has twisted bones and is sitting in the slum classroom is the unlucky heir. He has inherited the gnarled disease of twisted bones from his father.
(ii) What is the stunted boy reciting ?
Answer : The stunted boy is reciting his father’s gnaried disease and his lessons.
(iii) Who is sitting at the back of the dim class ?
Answer : At the back of the dim class, there is an unnoted, sweet and young dreamer who is dreaming of squirrel’s game, is sitting.
OR
For once on the face of the Earth
Let’s not speak in any language.
Let’s stop for one second.
And not move our arms so much.
(i) Why does the poet want us to keep quite ?
Answer : The poet wants us to keep quiet to retrospect and do self-assessment for mental peace and save human race from doom.
(ii) WTiat does he want us to do for one second ?
Answer : He wants us to remain quiet for one second and stop moving our arms. In fact he wants us to stop any kind of activities.
(iii) What does he mean by ‘not move our arms’?
Answer : By not moving our arms means no activity or movement, so as to harm anybody Symbolically by this he means no war or violence.
(b) Answer any three of the following in 30-40 words each :
(i) Why are the young trees described as sprinting ?
Answer : The young trees are compared to the poet’s old mother who is old and pale whereas a tree is young and full of life. Tree seems to be sprinting while her mother is very aged.
(ii) How is a thing of beauty joy forever?
Answer : With the passage of time beauty increases and it becomes constant. It never passes into nothingness but
multiplies and gives joy forever. It leaves a concrete impact on our minds and soul.
(iii) Why did Aun t Jennifer choose to embroider tigers on the panel?
Answer: Aunt Jennifer wanted to express her feelings through , the embroidery. She had some hidden desire as she wanted to be fearless, proud and chivalrous like tigers. She actually expressed her pain on the panel and showed how she would like her life to be.

Question.8. Answer the following in 30-40 words each :
(a) What changes did the order from Berlin cause in the school ?
Answer : There was an order from Berlin that French would not be taught in school anymore. Instead German would be taught by a new teacher. Thlt was probably their last French lesson. It was a Sunday morning and there was no noise or activity. The French teacher, Mr. Hamel seemed to be calm and he was becoming emotional. He was wearing a special dress and all the villagers were sitting on the back benches of the classroom.
(b) Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of water?
Answer: Douglas could not enjoy water sports like canoeing, boating and swimming because of fear of water, therefore he wanted to overcome his fear. Although he wanted to get into the waters of cascades but his fear held him back. He felt paralyzed due to fear at the very thought of water, so he decided to overcome it.
(c) How were Shukla and Gandhiji received in Rajendra Prasad’s house ?
Answer : Rajkumar Shukla, a poor peasant of Champaran wanted Gandhiji to come to champaran to help the poor sharecroppers. From Calcutta, on a fixed day, they went to Patna to meet Rajendra Prasad, but he was out of town. Servants knew Rajkumar Shukla as a poor peasant; therefore they thought the same for Gandhiji and took him to be untouchable. They were asked to sit on the ground and did not allow Gandhiji to draw water from the well.

Question.9. Answerthe following 125-150 words :
(a) How are the attitude of the ironmaster and his daughter different ? Support your answer from the text.
OR
(b) Compare and contrast Sophie and Jansie highlighting their temperaments and aspirations.
Answer : The attitude of the ironmaster was totally different from his daughter Edla. It can be proved by several instances from the story. According to ironmaster, the peddler was an old acquaintance. He mistook him so he invited him to his house to spend Christmas. But when the peddler refused, he sent his daughter to persuade the peddler to come to his . house as she had the quality of convincing. She was able to win the confidence of the peddler who ultimately agreed to come to her home.
When the ironmaster realized that the peddler was not the one who was thinking after he got his hair cut and shaving done, he immediately asked him to go out of his house. However his daughter asked peddler to stay with them that dayfor Christmas. She had a feeling of sympathy for the ‘poor hungry’ man. She offered him her father’s suit as Christmas gift. It was her attitude that changed peddler’s mind and left with her the money he had stolen.
OR
Sophie and Jansie were classmates. They belonged to lower middle class. Jansie was practical, whereas Sophie was a dreamer. Jansie knew the realities of life and she advised Sophie also not to indulge in fantasies. Sophie was totally unaware of the realities of life and dreamt of big things. She wanted to have a boutique of her own. She also wanted to become an actress as there was lot of money in that profession. She wanted to be a fashion designer also. Overall it can be said that she wanted to live a grand and luxurious life. But there was least possibility of fulfilling her dreams. Jansie warned her to remain on ground but she remained busy in dreaming. On the other side Jansie knew her limitations. She was not a daydreamer like Sophie. She also knew that both of them were likely to work in a biscuit factory in future. She tried to explain this thing many times to Sophie who was overambitious. That was the difference between them. ‘

Question.10. Answer tke following in 125-150 words:
(a) How did the Tiger king stand in danger losing his kingdom? How was he able to avert the danger ?
Answer : Tiger king was told by the astrologer that he would be killed by a tiger, so he started hunting and killing tiger. If anybody disobeyed him, he would be punished severely. A high ranking British official Wanted to kill the tigers. Maharaja did not give him the permission and told him that he could kill any animal except tigers. The officer wished to, get photograph of himself holding a gun beside tiger’s body. But Maharaja refused that also. As he had not allowed him to fulfill his desire, he was in a danger of losing his kingdom. He then discussed the issue with his Deewan. So he offered a birbe of 50 diamond rings of the value of three lakhs to the wife of the British officer. She became happy and kept all of them. This way he was able to retain his kingdom.

Question.11. Answer the following in 30-40 words each:
(a) Did Hana think the Japanese tortured their prisoners of war? Why?
Answer: Different mouth told different stories about the war, so it was difficult to know for Hana whether they were true. The newspaper reports said that people received Japanese soldiers gladly with cries of joy.
(b) How did the Wizard help Roger Skunk?
Answer : Roger told wizard that nobody played with him due to his foul smell. So he put forth his desire to smell like roses. Holding his magic wand, wizard began to matter some magical words and soon Roger began to smell like roses.
(c) How does Mr. Lamb keep himself busy when it is a bit cool ?
Answer : When it cool, Mr. Lamb used to bring a ladder and a stick to pull the crab apples down for making Jelly. He liked sitting in his garden, hearing the humming sound of bees and enjoyed reading books. He made toffees also with honey.
(d) Who was carter ? What did the Governor ask him to do ?
Answer : Carter was a prison officer. Government asked him to take McLeery with him to search for the absconder. On being asked by the governor that who had seen Evans at prison gate, Stephen told him that it was him.

SET II

Note : Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in previous sets.

Question.4. Your school conducted a seminar on ‘How to prevent cruelty towards animals’, in which 40 city CBSE schools took part. As coordinator of the programme, write a report in 100-125 words for the school magazine. You are Vikram/Vidhi of C.P.S. Senior Secondary School, Bangalore.
OR
You witnessed a road accident near Nalbandh Chowaraha at Agra in which a bus and a scooter were involved. Write a report for Amar Ujala in 100-125 words. Sign as Vivek/ Vimla, Special Correspondent.
Answer: How to Prevent Cruetly
Towards Animals
Report By : Vidhi (Coordinator)
21st May, 20XX
C.P.S. Senior Secondary School, Banglaore conducted a seminar on the topic ‘How to prevent cruetly towards animals’. It was attended by 40 city CBSE schools which took part in the discussion. It also saw some eminent personalities like Education Minister along with the chief guest Mrs. Maneka Gandhi, noted environmentalist and politician. The activists laid emphasis on the fact that we should try to stop cruetly towards animals. They too have equal right on earth as we hurpans have. Animal abuse happens to cats, dogs, livestock animals every time and everywhere such as circuses, races, laboratories etc. Laws concerning animal cruelty are designed to prevent needless cruelty to animals. It was also conveyed that if anyone witness someone abusing any animals, one can make complains as it is illegal in every state. Suggestions were given to avoid using animal products like cosmetics, drugs, clothes etc. Thus seminar received a great applaud and was endearing for all. .
OR
A Road Accident
Report By : Vimla (Special Correspondent)
Agra, 24th December
Last week I witnessed a shocking road accident while coming hack home from school in which a bus and scooter were involved. The accident took place near Nalbandh Chowraha at Agra. A folly crowded roadways bus which was coming from the University side, was trying to overtake another bus and in the process hit a scooter. There were two persons on the scooter, a man and a woman; probably husband and wife. Wife died on the spot and the husband was rushed to hospital immediately where sources told that his condition was critical. It was horrible sight to see as the scooter was completely damaged. Most of the passengers of the bus were also injured badly and they were taken to a nearby hospital. Bus driver was about to flee but the crowd on the busy road reacted immediately and prevented him from escaping. The angry mob beat him brutally and handed over to the local police.

SECTION – C

Question.8. Answer the following in 30-40 words each
(b) Who is Mukesh ? WTiat is his dream ?
Answer : Mukesh is the son of a poor bangle maker from Firozabad. He does not want to follow the family’tradition of making bangles. His dream is to become a motor mechanic and a car driver.
(c) Why did the peddler decline the invitation of the ironmaster ?
Answer: The peddler declined the invitation of the ironmaster as he was having thirty stolen kronors. Secondaly ironmaster mistook him for an old regimental comrade and was afraid that after finding the truth, he would be sent to jail.

Question.9. Answer the following in 125-150 words:
Attempt a charactersketch of Sophie as a woman who lives in her dreams.
OR
How did Douglas develop an aversion to water ?
Answer : Sophie is a young girl who always lives in a world of fantasy. She belongs to a lower middle class family. Like other adolescents, she too has dreams. She wants to own a boutique, become an actress, a fashion designer or a manager. She does not know where the money will come from for all her dreams, she lives far from reality. Even her friend Jansie warns her but she is given to her wild thoughts. She ignores them all. No one shows interest in what she thinks, so she confides in her brother Geoff who is an introvert. She also likes Danny Casey, a young football player from Ireland. She always thinks of him. She even thinks that she has met him and he has promised to meet her again. She goes to the place where she expects to meet him but finding him nowhere, she feels disappointed. This way or thoughts keep hovering in her mind.
OR
Douglas was afraid of water since childhood. It happened so when he was four year old, he went to the beach with his father in California. The waves knocked him down and swept over him. He went down into the water and was out of breath.
Again at the YMCA pool, a misadventure took place. He was learning swimming there. A strong boy threw him in the deep water one day when he was sitting at the edge of the pool. Douglas slowly went to the bottom of the pool in the same sitting position. He tried three times to come out of the water but failed. He was now in great panic. He was completely exhausted and his lungs were aching. Ultimately he fainted but was saved. This incident had a negative impact on him and fear of water stayed with him. He could not sleep or eat for many days and remained away from water.

Question.11. Answer the following in 30-40 words each :
(a) Why had Han a to wash the wounded man herself ?
Answer : Hana had to wash the wounded man herself as her domestic maid Yumi refused to do so because the man was an enemy. Not only this, but all the servants were against Dr. Sadao and his wife Hana in this respect, so they all left the house. :
(b) What were the contents of the small brown suitcase that McLeery carried ?
Answer: There were many things in the small brown suitcase that McLeery carried. They included a sealed questions paper envelope, a yellow coloured invigilation form, a paper knife, Bible, authentication card, a semi inflated rubber tube and a copy of ‘’The Church Times. ’

SET III

Note : Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in previous sets.

Question.4. Your school celebrated international year of chemistry 36 schools from Delhi participated in various competitions. Chairman CBSE was the chief Guest. As coordinator draft a report in 100-125 words for your school magazine. You are Ram/Ramya of G.B. Senior Secondary School, Delhi.
OR
You witnessed a bomb blast in a Delhi market when you went there for shopping along with your parents for Diwali purchases. Write a report in 100-125 words for your school magazine.
Answer : International Year of Chemistry
A Report
20th Aug. 20XX,
Recently our school celebrated international year of Chemistry. Children of* 36 schools from Delhi took part in different competitions. CBSE chairman was the chief guest who was given a warm welcome by our Principal. Our Principal in his welcome speech inspired the future generation by emphasizing on the need of studying Chemistry and its utility for the modern technology. The honorable chief guest also addressed the children by telling them the Scientific wonders and achievements. He further told Chemistry to be an important subject, and an integral part of Science. Essay writing competition was conducted for the seniors. They , were given the topics half an hour before. Science teachers from different schools laid emphasis on its significance as it has changed the pattern of life. In the end winners were awarded prizes in the form of laptop, smartphone and tables. Ramya (Coordinator)
G.B. Senior Secondary School
OR
Bomb Blast in the Market
A Report
25 th October, 20XX, (Delhi)
Day by day incidents of bomb blast have been increasing. It seems as if they are a part of daily news. Two days ago I went to market with my parents for Diwali shopping. The market was beautifully decorated and huge crowd of people was busy in shopping. Everything appeared to be normal when suddenly we heard a blast from nearby area. Within fraction of minutes everything went haphazard. Before we could understand anything, the shrieking sounds from all the sides started coming. The whole atmosphere changed completely. Nearly four shops were hit badly and fire broke out in a restaurant gulping the other shops in flames. Women, and children were lying on the floor, seriously hurt. Overall I can say that whole situation was appalling and pathetic.

SECTION C

Question.8. Answer the following in 30-40 words each:
(b) Is Sabeb happy working at the tea stall ? Why/Why not?
Answer : Saheb is not at all happy working at the tea stall. When he is asked by the narrator whether he likes his job, he became sad. The canister in his hands seemed to be heavier than the plastic bag that he used to carry as a rag-picker.
(c) Why was the Crofter so friendly and talkative with the .
Peddler ?
Answer : Crofter had always lived alone; there was no one to talk to him. So when, peddler reached his cottage. He felt very happy as he needed a company. He wanted to share his feelings and because, peddler had to jpend the night over there, he listened to him peacefully.

Question.9. Answer the following in 125-150 words:
(a) How did Douglas try to save himself from drowning in the YMCA pool ?
Answer : Douglas was terribly afraid of water due to an incident in which he had nearly died in the swimming pool. He was so afraid that he avoided going near water for many days. But he liked the water activities like canoeing, wade in the waters of cascade, fishing etc. The fear of water seized him to do any activity. It destroyed his joy of all activities. So he thought to overcome his fear and engaged an instructor to learn swimming. The instructor taught him all the tricks of becoming a good swimmer. Once instructor left him alone in the pool when he was sure that Douglas would be able to swim on his own, Douglas swam the length of the pool up and down but he was not satisfied so he went to Lake Wentworth. The old fear returned when he had put his face under water and could see nothing except bottomless water. To overcome his fear, he dived into the lake and swam to the other shore. He shouted with joy as he had triumphed.
OR
(b) Draw a characters sketch of Sophie’s father.
Answer : Sophies father was a hard working man who did not believe in what Sophie tells him. He knew that she had a habit of indulging in wild fantasies. He was an aggressive
person and had authoritative kind of personality. -He was a sports lover and took his children to watch football matches. His face reflected his whole days labor and it seemed grimy and sweated. He was fun loving too and it was obvious when he went to pub to celebrate United Team’s victory. He had a plump face and thick neck. His face and arms were shiny and pink. He showed contempt when Geoff told him that Sophie met Danny Casey and started talking about him and his talent. But when he got to know from Sophie that Danny was going to buy a shop, he showed signs of disgust which scared Sophie.

Question.11. Answer the following in 30-40 words :
(a) What help did Dr. Sadao seek from Hana while operating on the wounded white man ?
Answer : Dr. Sadao was alone to operate the wounded white man so he sought help from his wife Hana who brought towel for him, helped him in turning the white man, giving anesthesia and holding cotton soaked in anesthesia near his nostrils.
(d) What did the detective superintendent inform the Governor about Evans?
Answer : The detective superintendent informed the Governor that McLeery had spotted Evans drive off along Elsfield way. After getting the car number they started chasing but lost track and thought that Evans might have come back to the city.

CBSE previous Year Solved Papers Class 12 English Outside Delhi 2012

August 24, 2018 by Nirmala 1 Comment

CBSE previous Year Solved  Papers  Class 12 English Outside Delhi 2012

  • CBSE Sample Papers
  • CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 English
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 English
  • Important Questions for Class 12 English

Time allowed : 3 hours                                                                                           Maximum Marks: 100
General Instructions :

  1. This paper is divided into three sections : A, B and C. All the sections are compulsory.
  2. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully.
  3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

SET I

SECTION – A
READING

Question.1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions ‘ that follow:

  1.  While there is no denying that the world loves a winner, it is important that you recognise the sighs of stress in your behaviour and be healthy enough to enjoy your success. Stress can strike anytime, in a fashion that may leave you unaware of its presence in your life. While a certain amount of pressure is necessary for performance, it is important to be able to recognize your individual limit. For instance, there are some individuals who accept competition in a healthy fashion. There are others who collapse into weeping wrecks before an exam or on comparing mark- sheets and finding that their friend has scored better.
  2.  Stress is a body reaction to any demands or changes in its , internal and external environment. Whenever there is a change in the external environment such as temperature, pollutants, humidity and working conditions, it leads to stress. In these days of competition when a person makes up his mind to surpass what has been achieved by others, leading to an imbalance between demands and resources,
    it causes psycho-social stress.-It is a part and parcel of everyday life.
  3.  Stress has a different meaning, depending on the stage of life you are in. The loss of a toy or a reprimand from the parents might create a stress shock in a child. An adolescent who fails in examination may feel as if everything has been lost and life has no further meaning. In an adult the loss of his or her companion, job or professional failure may appear as if there is nothing more to be achieved.
  4.  Such signs appear in the attitude and behaviour of the individual, as muscle tension in various parts of the body, palpitation and high blood pressure, indigestion and hyper-acidity. Ultimately the result is self-destructive behaviour such as eating and drinking too much, smoking excessively, relying on tranquilisers. There are other signs of stress such as trembling, shaking, nervous blinking, dryness of throat and mouth and difficulty in swallowing.
  5.  The professional under stress behaves as if he is a perfectionist. It leads to depression, lethargy and weakness. Periodic mood shifts also indicate the stress status of the students, executives and professionals.
  6.  In a study sponsored by World Health Organisation and carried out by Harvard School of Public Health, the global burden of diseases and injury indicated that stress diseases
     and accidents are going to be the major killers in 2020.
  7.  The heart disease and depression — both stress diseases- are going to rank first and second in 2020. Road traffic accidents are going to be the third largest killers. These accidents are also an indicator of psycho-social stress in a fast-moving society. Other stress diseases like ulcers, hypertension and sleeplessness have assumed epidemic proportions in modern societies.
  8.  A person under stress reacts in different ways and the
    common ones are flight, fight and flee depending upon the nature of the stress and capabilities of the person. The three responses can be elegantly chosen to cope with the stress so that stress does not damage the system and become distress.
  9.  When a stress crosses the limit, peculiar to an individual, it lowers his performance capacity. Frequent crossings of the limit may result in chronic fatigue in which a person’ feels lethargic, disinterested and is not easily motivated to achieve anything. This may make the person mentally undecided, confused and accident prone as well. Sudden exposure to un-nerving stress may also result in a loss of memory. Diet, massage, food supplements, herbal medicines, hobbies, relaxation techniques and dance movements are excellent stress busters.

(a) (i) What is stress ? What factors lead to stress ?
Answer : Stress is a body reaction to any demands or changes in its internal and external environment.
Whenever there is a change in the external .environment such as temperature, pollutants, humidity and working conditions, it leads to stress and when there is an imbalance between demands and resources, it causes psycho-social stress.
(b) Which words in the above passage mean the same as the following ?
(i) fall down (para 1)
Answer: Collapse
(ii) Rebuke (para 3)
Answer: Reprimand
(iii) Inactive (para 9)
Answer: Lethargic

Question.2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
Research has shown that the human mind can process words at the rate of about 500 per minute, whereas a speaker speaks at the rate of about 150 words a minute. The difference between the two at 350 is quite large.
So a speaker must make every effort to retain the attention of the audience and the listener should also be careful not to let his mind wander. Good communication calls for good listening skills. A good speaker must necessarily be a good listener.
Listening starts with hearing but goes beyond. Hearing, in other words is necessary, but is not a sufficient condition for listening. Listening involves hearing with attention. Listening is a process that calls for concentration. While listening, one should also be observant.
In other words, listening has to do with the ears, as well as with the eyes and the mind. Listening is to be understood as the total process that involves hearing with attention, being observant and making interpretations. Good communication is essentially an interactive process. It calls for participation and involvement. It is quite often a dialogue rather than a monologue. It is necessary to be interested and also show or make it abundantly clear that one is interested in knowing what the other person has to say.
Good listening is an art that can be cultivated. It relates to skills that can be developed.
A good listener knows the art of getting much more than what the speaker is trying to convey. He knows how to prompt, persuade but not to cut off or interrupt what the other person has to say. At times the speaker may or may not be coherent, articulate and well-organised in his thoughts and expressions. He may have it in his mind and yet he may fail to marshal the right words while communicating his thought. Nevertheless a good listener puts him at ease, helps him articulate and facilitates him to get • across the message that he wants to convey. For listening to be effective, it is also necessary that barriers to listening are removed. Such barriers can be both physical and psychological. Physical barriers generally relate to hindrances to proper hearing whereas psychological barriers are more fundamental and relate to the interpretation and evaluation of the speaker and the message.
(a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, make notes in points only, using abbreviations wherever necessary. Supply a suitable title.
1. Notes
(i) Diff. between mind and spkr.
(a) mind press fstr than spkr .
(b) good communicant rq rs good lisng skills
(c) good spkr shud be good lisnr
(ii) Diff. between lisng and hearing.
(a) hearing not sufficient
(b) lisng involves attntn and concentration
(c) lisng requires participation and involvement
(iii) good lisng is an art
(a) good lisnr knows better than spkr
(b) when spkr fails, lisnr helps
(c) barriers for lisng shud be removed
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Title : Qualities of a Good Listener
(b) Write a summary of the above passage in about 80 words.

SUMMARY

The processing of words can be done by human mind at a faster rate than the speaker speaks. Therefore speaker must be attentive and listener should also be careful. Good speaker must be a good listener. Listening is hearing with concentration. Good listening is an art and a good listener grasps faster than what the speaker is trying to tell. When speaker fails, listener helps. But for listening, certain physical and psychological barriers should be removed.

SECTION – B:
ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS

Question.3. You are Mohan/Mohini, General Manager of P.K. industries, 1 Hyderabad. You need an accountant for your company. Draft, in not more than 50 words, ah advertisement to be published in ‘The Hindu’, in classified columns.
OR
You lost your Titan wrist watch in your school. Draft a notice in not more than 50 words, to be placed on your school notice board. You are a student of class XII of Rani Ahalya Devi Senior Secondary School, Gwalior. Sign as Rani/Ram.
Answer:
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Question.4.Your school has arranged 4 musical night in the school auditorium. Write a report in 100-125 words on this programme, for your school magazine. You are Mahima/ Mahesh, Cultural Secretary of Vasant Vihar Public School, Itarsi. Invent the details.
Answer:

MUSICAL NIGHT
A REPORT

20th October, 2014 .
Vasant Vihar Public School, Itarsi had arranged a musical ‘ night in the school auditorium last week. The chief guest of the function was none other than very popular singer Mr. Abhijeet. Our Principal, honorable Mr. M.P. Sharnia welcomed him with bouquet and garland of roses. The auditorium was jam packed. The theme of the program was the fusion of the Indian and Western music. One could
see the exuberant enthusiasm of the budding artists while performing. In the category of 10-15 years, the children grasped the attention of the audience most, as they played the musical instruments themselves and entertained the crowd with their line-up songs. The old songs caught the attention of the public more than the new ones. The function concluded with the song sung by Mr. Abhijeet on the demand of public.
Mahima (Cultural Secretary)
Vasant Vihar Public School, Itarsi
OR
You witnessed a lire accident in a slum area near your colony on Saturday night. You were very much disturbed at the pathetic sight. Write a report in 100-125 words for your school magazine. You are Lakshmi/Lakshman, a student of P.D.K. International School, Madurai.

A FIRE ACCIDENT
REPORTED BY: LAKSHMI
P.D.K. International School, Madurai

5th July, 2014
On Saturday night, I was busy doing my project work when suddenly I heard loud noise from nearby slum area. I could not resist the temptation to see and found a huge gathering outside. The fire was gulping everything it could and high flames and smoke had covered the whole sky. People were pouring buckets of water on the flames and fire. Some of the people were trapped in and were crying for help. Few of them were able to escape but their belongings were burnt. Two children could not tolerate the suffocating smoke and were succumbed to it. Two women and four children had already become unconscious and suffered severe burns. They were rushed to the hospital and fire could be controlled only after the arrival of fire brigade. The scene was of complete disaster, nothing could be saved. It was found later that fire broke out due to short circuit in one of the nearby shops.
-Write a letter to the station master, Anand, informing him about the loss of your suitcase which you realized only on alighting at Anand. You travelled by Navjivan express from Chennai to Anand. You are Priya/Prasad of 12, Kasturi Bai Street, Chennai-20.
OR
As a parent, write a letter to the Principal, ABC School Delhi, requesting him/her to grant your ward Akhil/Asha Arora, permission to attend the school two hours late for a month as he/she has to attend the coaching classes arranged by Sports Authority of India, on being selected for participation in National Swimming Championship.
Answer:
Priya
12 Kasturi Bai Street
Chennai-20
4th July, 2014
The Station master
Anand Dear Sir,
Subject: Enquiry for the lost suitcase
I bring to your notice that I boarded the train Navjivan Express from Chennai to Anand on 1st July, 2014 after attending a seminar held by National Educational Conference in Chennai. I was travelling in Coach No. G-17. On reaching Anand, I realized that I have lost my suitcase somewhere in between. It is a ‘Skybag’ which is black in colour and contains papers related to educational conference. There is a tag hanging on the side with my name ‘Priya’ written on it.
Kindly help in looking for it and inform me.
Yours faithfully
Priya
OR
Akash Arora
XYZ Colony,
Delhi
17th August, 2014 The Principal
ABC School,
Delhi
Sir,
Subject: Permission to attend the school two hours late My son, Akhil Arora has been studying fn your school in class IX; he is counted among the brilliant students of your school and has cleared the Orientation cum selection camp of Junior Science Olympiad held at Mumbai. Apart 1 from academics, he has also been selected for the National Swimming Championship which is going to be held in coming September. Therefore, he has to attend the coaching classes in the morning shift from 7 to 9 a.m. arranged by Sports Authority of India. So it is quite impossible for him l to reach school on time. I humbly request you to grant him permission to attend the school two hours late for a month
and I promise you that his studies won’t be affected at all and he would submit his work of all the subjects in time. I shall be highly obliged.
Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Akash Arora
(Father)

Question.6. Dance, as shown in some reality shows on TV, seems to be a mix of Gymnastics and RT. exercises. Actually it is neither. India has a rich tradition of classical and folk dances. Write an article in 150-200 words on the need to have a reality show exclusively based on Indian classical dances. You are Anu/Arun.
OR
You are Ajay/Anu, Head Boy/Girl of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kanpur. You have seen some students of junior classes littering the school compound and verandahs with tiffin left-overs. It makes the school look unclean and untidy. Write a speech in 150-200 words to be delivered in the morning assembly, advising such students to keep the school neat and dean.
Answer:

DECLINING STANDARD OF DANCE SHOWS
BY: ANU

Dance reality shows, which are very popular nowadays, have lost their old charm due to decline in the standard of dance. They are a mixture of Gymnastics and P.T. exercises. The participants of the Indian Reality shows like ‘Dance India Dance’, ‘Litde Champs’, ‘Nach Baliye’ etc. receive special training on how to dance on the television but they do not touch the heights of Indian Classical Dance. It is our responsibility now to revive Indian classical Dance. Classical dance forms have come from ancient dance discipline and it has a great cultural value in India. It is embedded with Indian tradition from the pre historic period. It has different forms in different states of India. Some of them are Kathakali, Bharat Natyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi.
The dance forms based on these should be shown on reality shows so as to make our modern generation acquaint with their tradition and culture. These dance forms also have a soothing effect on the behavior, mind and the soul against the western dance which are aggressive and provocative. So there is a ray of hope that one day the days of classical dance would return.
OR
Respected Principal, Worthy Teachers and My Dear Friends. Today I, Anu, Head Girl of the school, is going to present my views on the “Cleanliness.” Our country is also known as the ‘Nation of Bapu’, but we do not fulfill his dreams actually. He was the man of principles and his main motto was to keep our country clean, but how many of us follow the morals and ethics of Bapu ? In a way, by not following his principles, we are showing disrespect towards him. I’m saying this because yesterday, after the lunch break, I saw some of our junior friends littering the school compound, playground and verandahs with tiffin left-overs. Do you know that the filth scattered everywhere becomes the feeding place of flies and mosquitoes ? This not only makes the school look dirty and unclean but also reflects one’s personality and life. This is the place where we come to earn values and it is our moral duty to keep it clean. Even the government has started ‘keep your city clean’ campaign, so children, please cooperate and begin from your school. . In the end, I request all the students to make proper use of dustbins and keep your school neat and clean.
Thank you.

SECTION – C
(Text Books)

Question.7.(a) Read the extract given below and answer the questions
that follow:
(i) What are the children compared to ?
(ii)Why do you think the girl is sitting with a weighted
down head ?
(iii)Give two phrases which tell us that the children are
under-nourished.
Answer:
(i) The children are compared to rootless weeds as they have pale faces and torn hair scattered all over their faces. A boy is as thin as paper with eyes like rat.
(ii)The girl is sitting with a weighed down head because she is depressed and ill due to poverty and embarrassed due to lack of education.
(iii)(a) paper seeming boy (b) rat’s eyes.
(b) Answer any three of the following in 30-40 words
each:
(i) What were the poet’s feelings at the airport ? How did she hide them ?
(ii) How can suspension of activities help ?
(iii) Why is ‘grandeur’ associated with the ‘mighty dead’ ?
(iv) How do the words ‘denizens and ‘chivalric’ add to our understanding of Aunt Jennifer’s tigers ?
Answer:
(i) The poet’s feelings at the airport were of fear of separation
from her mother which was also her childhood fear. She hid them by smiling again and again and before leaving promised her to meet soon.
(ii)Remaining quiet for some time helps us to assess ourselves and self analyze our activities for mental relaxation and help human race.
(iii)Grandeur is associated with the mighty dead because the huge tombs and buildings are erected in the memory of great personalities and they become more important
than they were when alive.
(iv) The tigers are the king of jungle and they are supposed to
be the bravest species on earth. They have a respectable position in the animal kingdom. So they are fearless inhabitants and symbolizes Aunt Jennifer’s attitude.

Question.8.Answer the following in 30-40 words each :
(a) How did M. Hamel say farewell to his students and the people of the town ?
(b) Who was the owner of Ramjso iron mills ? Why did he visit the mills at night ?
(c) Why did Douglas go to Lake Wentworth in New Hampshire ? How did he make his terror flee ?
(d) Why could the bangle makers not organize themselves into a cooperative ?
(e) Why did Sophie not want Jansie to know anything about her meeting with Danny Casey ?
Answer :
(a) M. Hamel gave his last lesson with full devotion and sincerity. He stood erect in his chair and looked pale. The students were quiet and all the villagers were sitting in the last benches. M. Hamel told them French was the most beautiful language and the importance of one’s language.
(b) The ironmaster was the owner of the Ramjso iron mills.
He generally visited the mills at night to check’ the working in the mill as he wanted to bring out the good quality of iron in the market.
(c) Douglas went to Lake Wentworth in New Hampshire to overcome his fear of water as he was not sure that terror had left him even after the training. He made his terror flee by swimming two miles in the lake all alone to get rid of his fear.
(d) The young bangle makers could not organize themselves into a cooperative due to fear of police and many of them had already fallen prey of the middlemen. Further they did not have any leader to help them.
(e) In Sophie s view, Jansie was a stupid girl who had no sense of keeping any secret. If she .had told about her meeting with Daney, there was a possibility that a Jansie would tell it to everybody and her father would be angry.

9.Answer the following in 125-150 words :
‘Give an account of Gandhiji’s efforts to secure justice for the poor Indigo sharecroppers of Champaran.
Answer : Gandhiji went to Champaran to solve the poor sharecroppers’ problems and their exploitation in the hands of British planters. He started collecting facts. Muzaffarpur lawyers gave him the details of the court case. The British landlords as well as commissioner did not co-operate with him. With the help of lawyers, Gandhiji collected the depositions by ten thousand peasants and other evidences were also gathered. He prepared documents and started investigations at the warfront in spite of protests from the landlords. He was even summoned by the Lieutenant Governor. After a long process, an official commission enquiry was set up to look into the reality of the matter. The enquiry collected many evidences against the British” planters. Gandhiji was the only representative of the poor shareholders who had their complete faith in him and Gandhiji was able to get justice for them. Finally the
landlords got agreed to make 25 percent refunds to the peasants. The farmers were influenced by this and got courage to fight for their rights. Within years the planters gave up their possession and indigo sharecropping ended. The peasants became the owner of their lands.

Question.10. Answer the following in 125-150 words :
How was ‘injured’ McLeery able to befool the prison officers ?
OR
What impression do you form about Dr. Sadao as a man and as a surgeon on your reading the chapter ‘The Enemy1 ?
Answer: Injured McLeery was in fact Evans himself. He ditched the prison officers and was able to escape. He told the officers in broken phrases that he knew where Evans could be found. He told them not to worry about the ambulance but arrange for the police. He asked Jackson to call for the Governor and drew his attention towards the German question paper which was lying on the table. On reading the question paper and translating it slowly, he got to know that Evans had fled from Elsfield Way drive to the Headington round about. Meanwhile the police had arrived and McLeery asked him to go to Elsfield Way. The Governor told Carter to take injured McLeery with him to a hospital but he befooled them and succeeded in escaping.
OR
Dr. Sadao was a Japanese surgeon and a scientist. He loved Japanese culture and that’s why he married Japanese girl Hana in the Japanese traditional way whom he met while studying in America. He married her only after getting the consent of his father which showed that he respected his father. He was intelligent and dedicated towards his work. He studied surgery in America for eight years and then returned back to his country to serve his own countrymen. He had two children. The old General Takima had full faith in him and was under his treatment, Dr. Sadao was not sent abroad with Japanese troop. Dr. Sadao was a true surgeon in the sense ‘ that he remembered his oath and did not let an enemy die although his own life and his family’s life were in danger. He also helped him in escaping from the place in the interest of his professional ethics and on humanitarian ground.

11. Answer the following in 30-40 words each :
(a) Why was the Maharaja so anxious to kill the hundredth tiger ?
Answer. According to an astrologer’s prediction, Maharaja would be killed by hundredth tiger, so when he had killed 99 tigers and only one tiger was left, he felt relieved as he would be free from all types of fear.
(b) How does Jo want the story to end ?
Answer : Jo wants an entirely different ending. She thinks that Wizard should hit the mother of Roger Skunk who wants him to smell foul again. This way Jo who has also asserted her own views on her father.
(c) What peculiar things does Derry notice about the old man, Lamb ?
Answer : Derry notices that Mr. Lamb is different from others. He says those things which can’t be understood by Derry. He motivates him to overcome his physical . disability. His house is also different with no curtains on the windows.

SET II

Note : Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in previous sets.

SECTION-B
(ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS)

Question.3. You are Ratan/Rani, General Manager of Hotel Green Park, Lucknow. You need a receptionist for your hotel, i Draft an advertisement in not more than 50 .words to be published in ‘Hindustan Times’, Lucknow, calling for applications.
OR
You have lost your leather wallet containing your Examination Entry Ticket for class XII, while travelling by bus from Banshankari to M.G. Road in Bangalore. Write a notice in not more than 50 words, to be published in.‘Deccan Herald’. You are Pranav/Parveen, 12, Gandhi Road, Bangalore.
Answer:
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Answer:
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SECTION-C

Question.7.(b) (iii) What makes human beings love life in spite of troubles and sufferings ? (A Thing Of Beauty)
Answer : We have lots of sufferings and pain in our life. There are gloomy days, despair, dearth of noble nature, over darkened ways in human life, but things of beauty gives us hope to love life. The sun, the moon, daffodils etc., give us aesthetic pleasure and distract us from the ugly side of things.

Question.8.Answer the following in 30-40 words each :
(b) How did the ironmaster react on seeing the stranger lying close to the furnace ?
Answer : The ironmaster was on his surprise rounds on the Christmas Eve, he discovered a peddler in the dim light of furnace and mistook him for one of his old acquaintances.

Question.9.Answer the following in 125-150 words :
How did the instructor make Douglas a good swimmer ?
Answer : Douglas was afraid of water due to an incident in his childhood. Because of this fear he could not enjoy the water sports like boating, canoeing and swimming so he thought of conquering his fear and took an instructor to teach him swimming. The instructor tied a belt around him. A rope was attached to it and went through a pulley that ran on a cable overhead. This was done so that Douglas would not drown. The instructor then held one end of that rope and they went back and forth. Within three months of training, the fear of water became less. Then he told him to exhale under water and inhale above water. This exercise was repeated several times. The instructor held him on the edge of the pool and he kicked his legs. Douglas perfected each exercise and thus became a good swimmer.
OR
The Champaran episode was a turning poinf in Gandhiji’s life. Elucidate.
Answer : On ShukJa’s complaint about the injustice of the British landlords, Gandhiji went to Bihar with him and there he heard the problems of peasants and came to know about their pathetic situation. He was resolved to fight for the peasants and release the poor sharecroppers from the British landlords. From Patna he went to Muzaffarpur where he met the lawyers and convinced them that they were there to serve the peasants. He also rebuked them for charging big fee from the poor sharecroppers. His main aim was to make the peasants fearless as the freedom from fear was more important than legal justice for them. To set an example before them, he himself went to jail, although he was a stranger there. Seeing this, lawyers also agreed for the court arrest and peasants and poor sharecroppers contribution to freedom movement without any violence. Therefore Champaran episode proved to be a turning point in his life as he understood that people of India could win freedom by truth and non-violence.

Question.10. Answer the fpllowing in 125-150 words :
In spite of the precaution taken by the Governor, Evans was able to escape. How do you think he was able to do it ? Answer : Evans was a clever and cunning prisoner who befooled all the prison officers and escaped under a plan. He showed his desire to take O-level examination in German. He was the only student, so the Governor had appointed a German teacher to teach him. Because the Governor had not checked the teacher so a friend of Evans joined as a teacher. After ten months, the examination was arranged in the cell itself. Reverend McLeery was the invigilator who was also duped by him and a friend of Evans came as an invigilator. He carried a semi inflated tube with him and a pair of reading
glasses. Evans had a connection with the examination board, which helped him in knowing the places he would go after his escape from the prison. Two calls also helped him to ask for prison van and giving instructions to Stephens. Near the examination board, Evans injured McLeery and changed his make-up. The prison officer and the driver, who drove the prison van were also his friends. ,
OR
Why did Sadao Hold go to America ? Narrate his experience ‘ there ?
Answer : Sadao Hoki was a famous Japanese surgeon and scientist. He went to America to study medicine and surgery. His father wanted him to educate fully and that was the reason that he had been sent to America at the age of twenty two. He remained in America for eight years and then returned to his own country Japan. His father, whose soul aim was to see him as a famous personality, was fulfilled. Before his death, Sadao became renowned surgeon and a scientist.
He faced great difficulty while studying in America. First of all, he could not find a place to live because he was a Japanese and the Americans were full of prejudice for their race. Anyhow he was given a place to live by an old and dirty woman in her miserable house. But fortunately, one of his American Professors and his wife were kind enough to do something for their foreign students but they had small rooms was difficult to adjust with both husband and wife.

SET III

Note : Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in previous sets.

SECTION-B
(ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS)

Question.3. As student Editor, draft a notice in not mote than 50 words for your school notice board inviting articles from the students for your school magazine. You are Rohan/Rupini of Vasant Vihar School, Pune.
Answer:
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OR
Write an advertisement in not more than 50 words for the Lost and Found column of the ‘National Herald’, Lucknow stating the loss of your wallet containing a D.D. for Rs. 32,500 and some cash, while travelling by bus from Hazratganj to Nirala Nagar in Lucknow. You are Raman/ Rupa, 22A Hazratganj, Lucknow.
Answer:
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SECTION-C

Question.7. (b) (iii) Describe any three things of beauty mentioned in the poem, ‘A Thing of Beauty’.
Answer : The three things of beauty mentioned in the poem A Thing of Beauty’ are—the blossoming of daffodils, musk roses and the clear streams among mountains.

Question.8. (b) Why didn’t the stranger tell the ironmaster that he was not Nils Olof?
Answer : The stranger didn’t tell the ironmaster that he was not Nils Olof because he thought that ironmaster might give him some kronors thinking him to be an old acquaintance. Therefore, he hid his real identity.

9. Answer the following in 125-150 words :
Why did Rajkumar Shukla invite Gandhiji to Champaran ? How did Gandhiji solve the problem of the indigo formers ?
Answer : Rajkumar Shukla was a poor peasant who was from Champaran district in Bihar. He came to Lucknow in December at annual convention of the Indian National Congress to complain Gandhiji about the plight of the sharecroppers. Gandhiji went to Champaran when he received the report of exploitation of the poor peasants. He began gathering the evidences. The British landlords as well as the commissioner did not co-operate with him in getting the facts. Lawyers were engaged to go to the court and they briefed him the case and gave full support.
Gandhiji and the lawyers collected the depositions of about ten thousand peasants.
The evidences and documents were collected. The investigators full-fledged started their investigations. This was intolerable to the landlords and Gandhiji was summoned before the lieutenant Governor. After few interviews, an official inquiry was set up to look into the matter of sharecroppers’ condition. They got sufficient evidences against the planters and the peasants were refunded 25%. This was a huge victory of farmers and they now got courage. Within a few years, the planters gave up their estates and peasants became the owner of the land.

Question.10. Answer the following in 125-150 words :
What purpose did the question paper and the correction slip serve ? How did they help both the criminals and the governor ?
Answer : The real purpose of the question paper and the correction slip was to provide Evans the plans of escaping from the cell. The sheet was cleverly superimposed. The correction slip also made the prison officers believe that the injured person was actually McLeery and he wanted to help them in tracing the criminal, Evans.
On the other hand the question paper and the correction slip helped both the criminals as well as Governor. The assistant secretary made a call to the governor after the examination had started that he had forgotten to place a correction slip in the package. In fact there was a clue in the slip for Evans that after escaping from the prison he should go to Hotel Golden Lions. At the same time this information helped the Governor to locate the Hotel where Evans was staying because Evans had written index number as 313 and the centre number as 271 which came out to be six figures 313/271 and with the help of ‘Ordnance Survey Map for Oxford shire’, Governor reached the hotel. This was also a part of their plan. Governor was made to trace Evans deliberately and eventually he was able to dupe the Governor and ran away.
OR
Why did Sadao help the American soldier to escape ? How did he do it ?
Answer : Dr. Sadao was a man of principles. Once when he was standing out of his house. Situated on the beach, he saw a man flung out of the ocean. He noticed that the man was an enemy soldier and wounded badly. He thought of throwing him back into the ocean but could not do so. Although he had no love for Americans and he was a true patriot still he saved him realizing his sacred duty to save a dying man. This brought an open defiance of his domestic staff and they all left him. His wife had to do all the household work. Moreover there was a high risk as he was sheltering an enemy. When he felt that the man was Out of danger, he helped him to escape. One night, Dr. Sadao put his boat on shore with food, water and extra clothing. He asked the soldier to row the boat to a little island that was not too far from the coast. He gave him a flashlight too to signal him twice in case he fell short of food and signal once if everything was okay. One evening there was no signaling and Dr. Sadao understood that the man had gone safely on a Korean fishing boat.

CBSE previous Year Solved Papers Class 12 English Delhi 2011

August 24, 2018 by Nirmala 1 Comment

CBSE previous Year Solved  Papers  Class 12 English  Delhi 2011

  • CBSE Sample Papers
  • CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 English
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 English
  • Important Questions for Class 12 English

Time allowed : 3 hours                                                                                           Maximum Marks: 100
General Instructions :

  1. This paper is divided into three sections : A, B and C. All the sections are compulsory.
  2. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully.
  3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

SET I

SECTION – A
(Reading)

Question.1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions
that follow:

  1.  For many years now the governments has been promising the eradication of child-labour in hazardous industries in India. But the truth is that despite all the rhetoric, neither the government so far has succeeded in eradicating this evil, nor has been able to ensure compulsory primary education for every Indian child. Between 60 and 100 million children are still at work instead of going to school, and around 10 million are working in hazardous industries. India has the largest child population of 380 million in the world, plus the largest number of children who are forced to earn a living.
  2.  We have many laws that ban child-labour in hazardous
    industries. According to the Child-Labour (Prohibition
    and Regulation) Act 1986, the employment of children below the age of 14 in hazardous occupations has been strictly banned. But each state has different rules regarding the minimum age of employment. This makes implementation of these laws difficult.
  3.  Also, there is no ban on child-labour in non-hazardous occupations. The Act applies to the organised or factory sector and not the unorganised or informal sector where most children find employment as cleaners, servants, porters, waiters etc. among other forms of unskilled
    work. Thus, child-labour continues . because the
    implementation of the existing laws is lax.
  4.  There are industries, which have a special demand for child labour because of their nimble fingers, high level of concentration and capacity to work hard at abysmally low wages. The carpet industry in U.P. and Kashmir employs children to make hand-knotted carpets. There are 80,000 child workers in Jammu and Kashmir alone. In Kashmir because of the political unrest, children are forced to work while many schools are shut. Industries like gem cutting and polishing, pottery and glass want to remain competitive by employing children.
  5.  The truth is that it is poverty which is pushing children into the brutish labour market. We have 260 million people below the poverty line in India, a large number of them are women. Poor and especially woman-headed families, have no’option but to push their little ones in this hard life, in to hostile conditions, with no human or labour rights.
  6.  There is a lobby which argues that there is nothing wrong
    with children working as long as the environment for i work is conducive to learning new skills, but studies have
    shown that the children are made to do boring, repetitive and tedious jobs and are not taught new skills as they grow older. In these, hell-holes like the sweet shops for the old there is no hope.
  7.  Children working irr hazardous industries are prone to debilitating diseases which can cripple them for life. By sitting in cramped, damp and unhygienic spaces, their limbs become deformed for life, inside matehstick, fire¬works and glass industries they are victims of bronchial diseases andT.B. Their mental and physical development is permanently impaired by long hours of work. Once trapped, they can’t get out of this vicious circle of poverty. They remain uneducated and powerless. Finally, in later years, they too are compelled to send their own children to work. Child-labour perpetuates its own nightmare.
  8.  If at all the government was serious about granting children their rights, an intensive effort ought to have been made to implement the Supreme Court’s Directive of 1997, which laid down punitive action against employers of child-labour. Only compulsory primary education can eliminate child-labour,
  9.  Surely, if 380 million children are given a better life and elementary education, Indians human capital would be greatly enhanced. But that needs, as former President Abdul Kalam says, “a second vision”.

(a) (i) On which two accounts has the government not succeeded so far in respect of children ?
Answer : The government has not succeeded so far in respect of children on account of eradication of child-labour in hazardous industries in India and to ensure compulsory primary education for every Indian child.
(ii) What makes the implementation of child-labour law
difficult ? ,
Answer : Each state has different rules regarding the minimum age of employment. Also, there is no ban on child-labour in non-hazardous occupation, The Act does not apply to the unorganized or informal sector. This makes the implementation of child-labour law difficult.
(iii) Why do the industries prefer child-labour ?
Answer : There are industries which have a special demand for child-labour, it is because of their nimble fingers, high level of concentration and capacity to work hard at low wages.
(iv) What are the adverse effects of hazardous industries
on children ? Give any two.
Answer: Children working in hazardous industries are prone to debilitating diseases which can cripple them for life. By . sitting in cramped, damp and unhygienic spaces, their limbs become deformed.
Secondly, they become victim of bronchial diseases by working in matehstick, fire-works and glass industries.
(v) What does the Supreme Court’s Directive of 1997 provide ?
Answer : The Supreme Court’s Directive of 1997 laid down punitive action against employers of child-labour. Only compulsory primary education can eliminate child-labour.
(b) Find words from the passage which mean the same as the following ?
(i) risky/dangerous (para 1)
Answer: hazardous .
(ii) very unfriendly (para 5)
Answer: hostile
(iii) intended as punishment (para 8)
Answer: punitive

Question.2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
There is nothing more frustrating than, when you sit down at your table to study with the most sincere of intentions and instead of being able to finish the task at hand you find your thoughts wandering. However, there are certain techniques that you can use to enhance your concentration. “Your concentration level depends on a number of factors,” says Samuel Ghosh, a social counsellor. “In order to develop your concentration span, it is necessary to examine various facets of your physical and internal environment,” she adds.
To begin’ with one should attempt to create the physical environment that is conducive to focussed thought. Whether it is the radio, TV or your noisy neighbours identify the factors that make it difficult for you to focus. For instance, if you live in a very noisy neighbourhood, you could try to plan your study hours in a nearby library.
She disagrees with the notion that people can concentrate or study in an environment with distractions like a loud television, blaring music etc. “If you are distracted when you are attempting to focus, your attention and retention powers do not work at optimum levels,” cautions Ghosh. “Not more than two of your senses should be activated at the same time,” she adds. What that means is that music that sets your feet tapping is not the ideal accompaniment to your books’?
Also do not place your study table or desk in front of a window. “While there is no cure for a mind that wants to wander, one should try and provide as little stimulus as possible. Looking out of a window when you are trying to concentrate will invariably send your mind on a tangent,” says Ghosh.
The second important thing, she says, is to establish goals for oneself instead of setting a general target and then trying to accomplish, what you can in a haphazard fashion. It is very important to decide what you have to finish in a given span of * time. The human mind recognises fixed goals and targets and appreciates schedules more than random thoughts”. Once your thoughts and goals are in line, a focused system will follow.
She recommends that you divide your schedule into study and recreation hours. When you study, choose a mix of subjects that you enjoy and dislike and save the former for the last so that you have something to look forward to. For instance, if you enjoy verbal skill tests more than mathematical problems, then finish Maths first. Not only will you find yourself working harder, you will have a sense of achievement when you wind up.
Try not to sit for more than 40 minutes at a stretch. Take a very short break to make a cup of tea or listen to a song and sit down again. Under no circumstances, should one sit for more than one and a half hours. Short breaks build your concentration and refresh your mind. However, be careful not to overdo the relaxation. It may have undesired effects.
More than anything else, do not get disheartened. Concentration is merely a matter of disciplining the mind. It comes with practice and patience and does not take very long to become a habit for life.
(a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, make notes on it in points only using abbreviations wherever necessary. Supply a suitable title.
1. Notes
(i) Tech, to enhance concentration
(a) create phy envirmnt.
(b) identify the factors resp
(c) music not the ideal accomp
(ii) Recommendations
(a) dvd schedule
(b) choose sub that you like or dislike
(c) don’t sit for more than 40 min
(iii) More suggestions
(a) don’t get dishrtnd
(b) concentrn is merely a discipline of mind
(c) rqurs practice and patience

Abbreviations used
Tech                technique
Phy                  physical
Envirmnt       environment
Resp                responsible
Accomp          accompaniment
Dvd                 divide
Dishrtnd        disheartened
Concentrn     concentration
Rqurs              requires
Title : Concentration – Key to Success (or) Techniques to Enhance Concentration
(b) Write a summary of the above passage in about 80
words.

SUMMARY

According to Samuel Ghosh, a social counsellor, study needs concentration which depends on various factors. These include physical environment and avoiding distractions.
Music should not be listened as it lessens the ‘attention and retention power. One should -not keep study table or desk in front of a window to provide little stimulus to mind. Another important thing is to set goals. Once thoughts and goals are in line, a focused system will flow. Ghosh recommended that the schedule to study and recreation hours should be divided. Choose the subject first which is disliked. Do not sit for more than 40 minutes, take a break in between and do not get disheartened.

SECTION B
(ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS)

Question.3. You are Srinivas/Srindhi of D.P. Public School, Nagpur. As Student Editor of your school magazine, draft a notice in not more than 50 words for your school notice board inviting articles/sketches from students of all classes.
OR
You want to rent out your newly constructed flat in the heart of the city. Draft an advertisement in not more than 50 words to be published in ‘The Deccan Herald’, Bangalore under classified columns. Give all the necessary details. You are Mohan/Mahima of Jayanagar, Bangalore.
Answer:
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Question.4. You are cultural secretary of PND Xavier School, Jamshedpur. Your school organized a debate on the topic, ‘The impact of reality shows on the younger generation.’ Write a report in 100-125 words to be published in ‘The Times of India’, Jamshedpur.
OR
A major bus mishap which left several people seriously injured took place at Nicholas Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai. Luckily no life was lost. Collect the information from the eye witnesses and send a report in 100-125 words to ‘The Nungambakkam Times. You are Vinod/Vinodini, reporter.
Answer:
‘The Impact of Reality Shows on the
Younger Generation’
Pnd Xavier School, Jamshedpur’
By : Xyz (Cultural Secretary)
‘The Times Of India’, Jamshedpur 30th January, 2014.
PND Xavier School, Jamshedpur hosted the inter-school debate competition in which 27 schools participated. The panel of judges was formed by special correspondent, NDTV,
Chief Justice Mr. Verma and English Lecturer of Jamshedpur College. Coordinator CBSE board was* the’ chief guest. Our Principal welcomed the guest with garland and inspirational speech on the influence of media on children. The first round consisted of 16 students from different schools. In the second round there were shortlisted 8 students who presented their views on the impact of reality shows. They told that reality shows are the latest rage on the television, that are challenging, thrilling and exciting. Above all they have made a star of the common man. Finally 4 students were left, out of whom, 3 were awarded the winners and 1st and 2nd runners up awarded prizes. The winner was given the prize on the basis of concluding lines in which he told that reality shows prompt the younger generation to do stunts at home, thus putting their life in danger, so they should be watched under the vigilance of parents.
OR
A Major Bus Mishap
Report By: Vinodini ‘The Nungambakkam Times 20th August, 2014
It’s alarming that road accidents have been taking place almost daily. The rising toll of accidents indicates, that it is only due to violation of traffic rules and absolute negligence. A similar accident took place at Nicholas Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai, according to an eye witness, a bus going towards the main city, collided with a truck laijen with steel rods. Before the truck driver could do anything, the truck rammed into the bus from the right side and damaged the whole side. The seats were completely torn and the passengers were thrown out of their seats. Fortunately all the passengers were saved but were badly injured. The witness called the police helpline and within few minutes the patrolling police arrived with three ambulances. The injured were immediately rushed to the hospital where a team of expert doctors treated them. The police registered a case against the driver for careless and negligent driving.

Question.5. Write a letter to the Dean, D.P. I School of Management, Mumbai requesting him to apprise you of the details such as eligibility criteria, fees, hostel facility, prospects of placement etc. for admission to P.G. Diploma in HRM. You are Ram/Ramola of 21 Civil Lines, Bareilley.
OR
Write a letter to the Editor, Deccan Times’, Bangalore about the inadequate parking facilities in the Commercial Street, M.G. Road which is causing a lot of inconvenience to the people. Offer your sugeestions. You are Anoop/Ritu, 24 Hennus Road, Bangalore.
Answer:
21, Civil Lines ,
Bareilley
25th April, 2014
The Dean
D.P. I School of Management
Mumbai
Subject: Enquiry about the HRM course Dear Sir,
I have come to know that your institute provides excellent training in Post Graduate Diploma in ‘Human Resource’ Management. I came to know about this from the National newspaper’s classified columns and thus developed a keen interest in doing the course. In this connection, I would like to put forth that I have done my schooling from CBSE board in the stream of Commerce with 92 percent and graduated from the eminent city college with 87 percent.
It would be great on your part if you could kindly let me know the eligibility criteria, course fee, duration of the course and timings. Beside that, I am interested to know about the hostel facility as, I am an outsider and would be requiring hostel to stay in.
I would be highly obliged if you could please send me the prospectus at the earliest, so that I can avail this opportunity. Yours truly,
Ramola
OR
24, Hennus Road Bangalore,
12th November, 2014 The Editor Deccan Times,
Bangalore
Subject: Inadequate Parking Facility Dear Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to express my views on the inadequate parking facilities in the commercial street, M.G. Road which is causing a lot of incoveince to the people. There is not a single day when the street is without chaos. It is due to lack of space as well as lack of sense of responsibility. As it is a very busy area, vehicles are parked all over in a haphazard manner. Even the shopkeepers have to manoeuvre their way to make a safe passage. It is -» necessary to start an awareness campaign to enlighten the sense of parking in addition to the proper parking area and the Municipal Corporation should assign the duty to responsible people who could control the traffic properly.
Hope my letter will find place in your newspaper.
Thanking You
Yours Sincerely
Ritu

SECTION-C

Question.8. Answer any three of the following in 30-40 words each :
(a) Do you think the poet Pablo Neruda advocates total inactivity and death ? Why ? Why not ?
Answer : No, the poet Pablo Neruda doest not advocate total inactivity and death. He only wants us to remain quiet for sometime. So, that we can asses ourselves and stop destructive activity in favour of mankind. Then there would be no war or violence.
(b) Why and how is Grandeur associated with the mighty dead ?
Answer: Grandeur is associated with the mighty dead because the huge tombs and buildings are erected in the memory of great personalities and they become more important than they were when alive. Thus Grandeur is associated with their death.
(c) X
(d) How do denizens and ‘chivalric’ add to our understanding of the tigers’ attitude?
Answer : These two words mean inhabitants and fearless which are applicable to the tigers with reference to the poem. The tigers are the king of jungle and they are suppossed to be the bravest species on earth. They have a respectable position in the animal kingdom. So they are fearless inhabitants which also symbolizes Aunt Jennifer’s attitude.

Question.9. Answer the following in 30-40 words each :
(a) What was Franz expected to be prepared with for the school that day ?
Answer : Franz was expected to be prepared with rules for the use of participles, but he came to the school thinking that he would be punished as he had not learnt his lesson.
(b) Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of
water ?
Answer : Douglas could not enjoy water sports like canoeing, boating and swimming because of his fear of water; therefore he wanted to overcome his fear. Although he wanted to get into the waters of cascades but his fear held him back. He felt paralyzed at the very thought of water, so he decided to overcome it.
(c) Why was the crofter so talkative and friendly with the peddler ?
Answer : Crofter was alone in his house and he needed a company desperately. So, when the peddler came to spend the night in his house, he wanted to share his feelings with him and peddler had sufficient time to listen to him.
(d) *
(e) Why didn’t Sophie want Jansie to know about her story with Daney ?
Answer: In Sophie’s view, Jansie was a stupid girl who had no sense of keeping any secret. If she had told her about meeting with Daney, there was possibility that Jansie would tell it to everybody and her father would be angry.

Question.10. Answer the following in 125-150 words :
Give a brief account of the life and activities of the people like Saheb-e-Alam, settled in Seemapuri.
Answer : Saheb, was a poor boy whose name contradicted his status which meant the lord of the world. He was from a poor
family from Bangladesh. In order to earn livelihood his family
Question is not included due to change in present syllabus. shifted to Delhi where they settled in the Seemapuri area. But when they found no work to do they became rag pickers. They had to search the garbage like others for something to make their livelihood. Saheb, whose age was to enjoy the life, go to school and live his childhood, also looked into the heaps of garbage for some coins. This was a tedious task as they had to leave their houses barefoot early in the morning, with a bag on their shoulders. They did not have chappals, so they were not in a habit to wear them. -Since their fields and homes were swept away in the flood in Bangladesh, they came to the big city with a hope. But here’also they led a miserable life.

Question.11. Answer the following in 125-150 words :
The lesson ‘On The Face of It’, is an apt depiction of the loneliness and sense of alienation by people on account of a disability. Explain.
OR
What precautions were taken by the prison authorities to ensure that the German exam was conducted smoothy and also under strict security?
Answer : The lesson ‘On the Face of It’ is a heart touching story about two different people who had entirely different attitudes towards life. Both were handicapped and were leading a secluded life but they looked at the world with different angles. Derry, a young boy of fourteen had a burnt face whereas Mr. Lamb had a tin leg. Derry was withdrawn from the society as he had faced people who were scared of him due to his ugly face or felt disgusted. Therefore, he began to avoid people and locked himself up in a room. Similarly Mr. Lamb led a lonely life after he lost his leg in war. Children called him ‘Lamey Lamb’, but he adjusted himself with this impairment. He even supported Derry and gave him courage and confidence to face his handicap boldly.
Thus it is true that society is more inclined to the healthy person and they outcaste the one who is disabled. Physical pain is much more bearable than the pain of alienation by the society.
OR
The Governor of Oxford Prison took all the necessary precautions to conduct the exam. It was arranged in the cell only and the doors were closed a day before. All the possible actions were taken so that Evans, who had escaped earlier too should not be able to do this time. Jackson, the senior prison officer had himself searched all the places. Evans nail scissors and nail file had been removed from the cell to avoid any risk. After he had done his shaving, his razor had also been removed away from there. The Governor, could listen to all the conversation going on in the cell through a device that was kept above the door. He remained in the office to listen to the conversation so that no mishap took place. Stephen, was appointed at the door of the cell to peep through the hole and Rev. McLeery was. thoroughly searched before the commencement of the examination. Everything was properly checked and everyone was perfectly positioned.

Question.12. Answer the following in 30-40 words :
(a) **
(b) How did Dr. Sadao ensure that, the American sailor left his house but he himself remained safe and secure?
Answer : Dr. Sadao was a docor by profession, so it was his duty to save a person’s life whether he was an enemy or not. He treated the American war prisoner as a doctor and on the other hand informed the General as a true patriot. He sought his help to get rid of him but then let him escape.
(c) What part of story did Jack himself enjoy the most and why ?
Answer. Jack used to tell stories to Joe, his daughter before she retired to bed. The basic story remained the same but
the hero was changed. He enjoyed the part only when Joe listened carefully without disturbing him. Otherwise he always got irritated.
(d) What did Zitkala-Sa feel when her long hair was cut ?
Answer : Zitkala-Sa belonged to one of the tribes, of native Americans and their tradition was to keep long and heavy hair. When her long hair was cut, Zitkala-Sa felt exteremely hurt. Keeping short hair at that time meant the sign of mourning and also the hair of prisoners of war shingled by captors.

SET II

Note s Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in previous sets.
7. Read the extract give below and answer the questions that follow:
…………..but soon
Put that thought away, and Looked out at young
Trees sprinting, the merry children spilling
Out of their homes,………..
(a) Which thought did the poet put away?
Answer : The poet put away the thought of looking at her mother.
(b) What do the ‘sprinting trees’ signify?
Answer : The sprinting trees in the poem signify the young age. They appear to be running fast when seen from the vehicle in motion. Similarly, the young age of poet’s mother is also passing fast.
(c) What are ‘the merry children spilling out of their homes’ symbolic off ?
Answer : In order to avoid looking at her mother’s pale face, the poetess looks outside the car. She watches the young and happy children coming out of their homes in open to play. These children symbolize young age, energy and life.

Question.5.You are Rohit/Yasmin, a resident of 10, Civil Lines, Saharanpur. During your college life, you participated in various curricular and co-curricular activities with meritorious performance. Write a letter to the Principal of your college i.e. Gurunanak College, Ambala requesting him to issue you a testimonial including the details of your performance.
OR
 As Cultural Secratary of G.D. Birla School, Jamshedpur, you are. organizing an inter school poster marking competition, in connection with the Diamond Jublee Celebratins of your school. Draft a circular letter to be . sent to various schools in your city requesting their participation. Invent details.
Answer:
10, Civil Lines
Saharanpur .
14th August, 2014 The Principal
Gurunanak College,
Ambala
Subject: Issuing of testimonials Dear Sir,
This is to inform you that I have been a student of your college in the year 2007, and passed out in the year 2010. During my college life, I took part in several curricular and co- curriculared activities and achieved a great amount of success. I represented the college in the swimming competition on the regional level and won a gold medal for the college. The State—level tennis championship was also won by me. In the inter-college debate competition too, I was awarded the first prize and won the trophy. My photos also appeared in ‘The Express’. Now, I have to apply for the job and I hope these credentials will be helpful for me.
I would be highly obliged if you could kindly issue me the testimonials, including the details of performances achieved by me.
Thanking You Yours Sincerely,
Yasmin
G.D. Birla School, Jamshedpur We are pleased to inform all the schools of the city that G.D. Birla School, Jamshedpur is organizing an inter-school poster making competition, in connection with the Diamond Jublee Celebrations of the school on Friday, 28th August 2014 at the school playground from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The theme of the competition is ‘Green India, Clean India’. There is no participation fee. The chief guest for the function is Police Commissioner of the city, Mr. Jay Sharma. The prize distribution ceremony will be followed by an inspiring speech by our honorable Principal Sir.
The Management, staff and students of the school cordially invite you to this colourful event. Hope, you will provide full support by joining this event and make it more exciting.

6. Corruption has become the order of the day. It has entered all walks of life. Write an article for your school magazine in 150-200 words on ‘The Role of Youth in Combating Corruption5. You are Vijay/ Vineeta.
OR
You are Sanjay/ Geetha, a student of St. Martha’s Sr. Sec. School, Ghaziabad. You have read the news about the inhuman treatment meted out to the new entrants by the seniors in educational institutions. You are shocked to read about it. Write an article in 150-200 words on ‘The Evil of Ragging in Educational Institutions’ to be published in ‘The Hindu5, Delhi.
Answer:
‘The Role of Youth in Combating Corruption’
By Vineeta
We know that the problem of corruption is spreading everywhere like mushrooms and these create economic crisis. Ultimately, the poor get poorer and the rich get richer. If these problems cannot be solved then the fate of country will be doomed. People are becoming greedy for the need of more and more money and for this they are using all the unfair means. It- is high time that the young people should come forward and take some action. This is their duty to care about their future. It is said that “Youth is a spark which can either burn or lighten the country.” Today there is tremendous pressure on the youth of our country in almost every field. It is their duty to carry a nation forward. Although it is the duty of every citizen but the eyes are predominantly on the youth. They should root out the corruption keeping in mind that no one is above law. If one thinks about the success of the country, then automatically corruption will be rooted out. It is up to the youth to derive inspiration from their ideals high. The higher the goal, the greater will be the potential to do the work and fruitful will be the results.
OR
‘The Evil of Ragging in Educational Institutions’
By Geetha (Student, St. Martha Sr. Sec. School)
The Hindu ‘
Ragging in educational institutions, is a distorted form of introduction of the juniors by their seniors. It involves insults in physical as well as verbal terms. There are many complex activities which are supposed to be done by the ‘ juniors which make them feel humiliated. It has become increasingly unpopular due to several complaints of serious injuries to the victims and strict laws regarding ragging. In other words, we can say that ragging is an extreme form of bullying that is omnipresent not only in schools but social
areas also. Few days ago, I came across a news in which a group of seniors, from a reputed college ragged their juniors savagely and they carried on their activities of hooliganism, extortion, drug peddling etc. throughout Although an FIR was lodged against these rogues, but the torture suffered by the new entrants broke them completely before their college life began. It is not a mere news but, it gives clear message about the evil of ragging -that is flourishing in educational institutions. We must be responsible and sensible enough to think hard as to how the educational institutions be made an altar of study, and not, the breeding ground for criminals. As parents, teachers and citizens, we should take a step forward to stop such inhuman activities. .

Question.9. Answer the following in 30-40 words each :
(a) What had been put up on the bulletin board?
Answer : The bulletin board contained an order from Berlin, that from then onwards, German will be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine.
(b) What did Douglas experience when he went down to the bottom of the pool for the first time?
Answer : When Douglas went down to the bottom of the pool for the first time, he jumped. He did not spring upwards to the surface, but surfaced gradually. His eyes and nose were out of water. He tried to catch a rope but failed.
(c) Why was the crofter so talkative and friendly with the peddler?
Answer: Crofter was alone in his house and he was in need of a companion desperately. So when the peddler came to spend the night in his house, he wanted to share his feelings with him and peddler had sufficient time to listen to him.
(d) Did Geoff keep his promise to Sophie? How do you know?
Answer : Yes, Geoff kept his promise as he talked very less. Most of the time he remained silent and also knew that his sister had big dreams of becoming a manager, and she used to form wild stories, so he never shared anything with anybody. Thus, we know that he had kept his promise.

12. Answer the following in 30-40 words each:
(a) What sort of brightness and silence prevailed in Antarctica during summer?
Answer : During the summer there was a surreal 24-hour austral summer light, and a universal silence, that was interrupted only by the occassional avalanche or calving ice sheet.
(b) Why did Hana wash the wounded soldier herself?
Answer : Hana had to wash the wounded man herself as her domestic maid Yumi refused to do so because the man, was an enemy. Not only this, but all the servants were against Dr. Sadao and his wife Hana in this respect, so they all left the house.

SET III

Note : Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in previous sets.

Question.5.Judith Public School Pune has recently introduced Diploma Course in Lab Technology under vocational stream. The prospects of this course are not clear to your mind. Write a letter to the Principal of the school inquiring about the future prospects of the course and requesting him to send prospectus if any. You are Cham an/ Chanchal, 25 Ashirwad Apartments, Kolhapur.
OR
Write a letter to the Municipal Chairman of New Town, North Arcot District about the dilapidated condition of public monument requesting him to take urgent steps for the preservation of this valuable heritage. You are Anar kali/ Akbar, 10, Pudupet, New Town.
Answer:
25, Ashirwad Apartment Kolhapur
15th April, 2014 The Principal
Judith Public School,
Pune
Dear Sir,
Subject : Inquiring about the Diploma Course in Lab Technology
I, have come to know that your institution has recently introduced Diploma course in Lab Technology under vocational stream. I saw your advertisement in the newspaper and I am Very much interested in doing this course. I have completed my schooling from Central Government School this year and have secured a good percentage in the Commerce stream. Since I don’t plan on sitting idle long, hence I went through the details provided and I have enountened a few doubts regarding the future prospects of the course.
I woukLbe obliged, if you could provide me clear details on the prospects of the course along with the duration, charges, timings and the date of the commencement of the course and send the prospects on the above given address, so that I can avail the opportunity of this course.
Thanking You Yours Sincerely „ Chanchal
OR
10, Pudupet
New Town
24 th December, 2014
The Municipal Chairman New Town,
North Arcot District
Subject: Dilapidated condition of Public Monument Dear Sir,
This is to bring to your notice that our Cultural Heritage is taking a bad shape. India is known for its varied and vast culture and therefore, it is the best counted tourist destination among the other countries. Since ages, the monuments like Sanchi Stupa, Nalanda, Mahabalipuram Rathas, Khajuraho Temples, Hampi are bearing their own grand history. Many folktales are connected with these Forts, but these are not properly conserved and protected. The situation is alarming as the structures in the city are in dilapidated condition. City’s unprotected monuments are dying a slow death. This pathetic situation’ can be overcome only when the Department of Archaeological Survey of India would undertake this responsibility. In addition to it, if the respected Chairman takes some steps to prevent deterioration of these monuments urgently.
Hope, my letter would help in awakening the consciousness of the Government as well as the related authorities. Thanking You
Your Sincerely .
Anarkali

Question.6.There is a growing trend among the youth to participate in adventurous activities. Write an article in 150-200 words for your school magazine on the topic, ‘Why would you prefer to have an adventurous life?’
OR
. Children up to the age of 12 years have been participating in TV programmes, bearing a lot of stress and neglecting their studies at such a prime time of their life. Write an article in 150-200 words on ‘How far is it justified for children to participate in TV programmes?’ You are Sukra/ Sukanya.
Answer:
‘Why would you prefer to have
an adventurous life?’
Adventurous life has attracted youth a lot and it has become the upcoming trend. That is why adventure tourism has grown in decades. Adventurous life excites and rejuvenates a man, hence more and more youth are fascinated by it. Experiencing the life in the lap of nature rock, climbing, river rafting, jungle safari, skiing etc. is totally a different experience. As the lifestyle is getting more stressful, people want a vacation that helps them to relax. Now a days
adventure tour operators are ready with exciting packages. 9. Earlier, trekking and mountaineering Were supposed to be done by the NCC Cadets only, but the boundaries are now broken and open for a common man. Adventure in life is a mix of holiday along with the beauty of nature thus making it an adventurous life. It is a getaway from the tiresome life of the city and find something thrilling that rejuvenates both mind and body. State tourism offers variety of adventure holidays. Besides, there are challenging safaris to support the interests of the youth.
“How far is it justified for children to
participate in TV programmes?”
By: Sukanya
The unbearable pressure of competitions, has provoked the , children to do something ay a very early stage in their life. Taking part in the television programmes is the result of such unhealthy competitions. This is the time when they should concentrate more on studies but their time is consumed or rather wasted in such participations. The children are so obsessed with the programmes, that they do not pay least attention towards their books. They are occupied with their schedule so much that after returning home they have least 12. stamina to study. Thus, the golden time of their life is invested in doing TV programmes and entertainment. Others enjoy their act but how many of us bother about their prospects?
What would they become when they are grown up, as it is not always possible for a child artisr-to gain same success on maturity. People should first prioritize their basic studies and then come into this line. Therefore, in my opinion it is not justified for children below the age of 12 years to be involved in TV programmes.

Question.9.Answer the following in 30-40 words each :
(a) Who did M. Hamel blame for the neglect of learning on the part of boys like Franz?
Answer: Mr. M. Hamel blamed the parents for the neglect of learning on the part of boys like Franz who got their children engaged in the work of farming. He too assigned them the work of gardening, so boys couldn’t learn French.
Question.(b) Why did Douglas go to lake Wentworth in New Hampshire?
Answer : Douglas went to Fake Wentworth in New Hampshire to overcome his fear of water, as he was not sure that terror had left him even after the training. He made it a point by swimming two miles in the lake all alone to get rid of his fear.
(e) How did Sophie’s father react when Geoff told him about her meeting with Daney Casey?
Answer : Sophies father was not a day dreamer like her. He knew that his daughter had a habit of weaving wild stories but he was a realist. When Geoff told him about her meeting with Daney Casey, he did not show any concern. He was just worried that this would land Sophie in trouble one day.

12.Answer the following in 30-40 words each :
(a) Chapter deleted
(b) How does the writer indicate that Dr. Sadao’s father was a very traditional and conventional man?
Answer: Dr. Sadao’s father was a traditional and conventional man as he thought that Japan’s future depended on the islands. His only aim was to educate his son, so he was serious with him everytime. Although he was a strict father but he cared for his son a lot. Moreover, he had strong belief in arranged marriages.

CBSE previous Year Solved Papers Class 12 English Outside Delhi 2013

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CBSE previous Year Solved  Papers  Class 12 English Outside Delhi 2013

  • CBSE Sample Papers
  • CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 English
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 English
  • Important Questions for Class 12 English

Time allowed : 3 hours                                                                                           Maximum Marks: 100
General Instructions :

  1. This paper is divided into three sections : A, B and C. All the sections are compulsory.
  2. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully.
  3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

SET I

SECTION – A
(Reading)

Question.1. Read the passage given below and answer die questions
that follow:

  1.  Air pollution is an issue which concerns us all alike. One can willingly choose or reject a food, a drink or a life comfort, but unfortunately there is tittle choice for the air we breathe. All that is there in the air is inhaled by one and all living in those surroundings.
  2. Air pollutant is defined as a substance which is present in an amount exceeding the normal concentrations. It could either be gaseous or a particulate matter. The important and harmful polluting gases are carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ozone and oxides of sulphur and nitrogen. The common particulate pollutants are the dusts of various inorganic or organic origins. Although we often talk of the outdoor air pollution caused by industrial and vehicular exhausts, the indoor pollution may prove to be as or a more important cause of health problems.
  3.  Recognition of air pollution is relatively recent. It is not uncommon to experience a feeling of ‘suffocation’ in a closed environment. It is often ascribed to the lack of oxygen. Fortunately, however, the composition of air is remarkably constant all over the world. There is about 79 percent nitrogen and 21 per cent oxygen in the air – the other gases forming a very small fraction. It is true that carbon dioxide exhaled out of lungs may accumulate in a closed and over-crowded place. But such an increase is usually small and temporary unless the room is really air-tight. Exposure to poisonous gases such as carbon monoxide may occur in a closed room, heated by burning coal inside. This may also prove to be fatal.
  4. What is more common in a poorly ventilated home is a vague constellation of symptoms described as the sick-building syndrome. It is characterized by a general feeling of malaise, head-ache, dizziness and irritation of mucous membranes. It may also be accompanied by, nausea, itching, aches, pains and depression. Sick building syndrome is getting commoner in big cities with the small houses, which are generally over¬furnished. Some of the important pollutants whose indoor concentrations exceed to those of the outdoors include gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen and organic substances like spores, formaldehydes, hydrocarbon aerosols and allergens. The sources are attributed to a variety of construction materials, insulations, furnishings, adhesives, cosmetics, house dusts, fungi and other indoor products.
  5.  By-products of fuel combustion are important in houses with indoor kitchens. It is not only the burning of dried dung and foelwood which is responsible, but also kerosene and liquid petroleum gas. Oxides of both nitrogen and sulphur are released from their combustion.
  6.  Smoking of tobacco in a closed environment is an important source of indoor pollution. It may not be “high quantitatively, but significantly hazardous for health. It is because of the fact that there are over 3000 chemical constituents in tobacco smoke, which have been identified. These are harmful for human health.
  7.  Micro-organisms and allergens are of special significance in the causation and spread of diseases. Most of the infective illnesses may involve more persons of a family living in common indoor environment. These include viral and bacterial diseases like tuberculosis.
  8.  Besides infections, allergic and hypersensitivity disorders are spreading fast. Although asthma is the most common form of respiratory allergic disorders, pneumonias are common, but more persistent and serious. These are attributed to exposures to allergens from various fungi, molds, hay and other organic materials. Indoor air ventilation systems, coolers, air- conditioners, dampness, decay, pet animals, production or handling of the causative items are responsible for these hypersensitivity – diseases.
  9. Obviously, the spectrum of pollution is very wide and our options are limited. Indoor pollution may be handled relatively easily by an individual. Moreover, the good work must start from one’s own house.

(a) (i) What is an air pollutant ?
Answer : Air pollutant is defined as a substance which is present in the air while normally, it is not present in an amount exceeding the normal concentrations.
(ii) In what forms are the air pollutants present ?
Answer : Air pollutants are present in gaseous form such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ozone and oxides of sulphur and nitrogen. The pollutants are also in the form of dust of various inorganic or organic origins.
(iii) Why do we feel suffocated in a closed environment ?
Answer : We feel suffocated in a closed environment due to lack of oxygen. Accumulation of carbon dioxide exhaled out of lungs and exposure to carbon monoxide are also the reasons of suffocation.
(iv) What is sick building syndrome ? How is it increasing ?
Answer : Sick building syndrome is characterized by a general feeling of malaise, headache, dizziness and irritation of mucous membrane. It may be accompanied by nausea, itching, aches, pains and depression.
It is increasing due to poorly ventilated and over furnished houses in big cities in which there is high Concentration of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen and other harmful substances.
(v) How is indoor smoking hazardous ?
Answer : Indoor smoking is hazardous in the way that there are 3,000 chemical constituents in tobacco smoke which are harmful for human health.
(vi) How can one overcome the dangers of indoor air pollution?
Answer : The houses should be properly ventilated with more and more greenery around them. Smoking of tobacco and burning of coal inside the houses should also be avoided to overcome the dangers of indoor air pollution.
(b) Find the words from the above passage which mean the same as the following:
(i) Giddiness (para 4) 
Answer: Dizziness.
(ii) Constant (para 8)
Answer: Persistent.
(iii) Humidity (para 8)
Answer: Dampness.

Question.2. Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:
The term dietary fibres refers collectively to’ indigestible carbohydrates present in plant foods. The importance of the these dietary fibres came into the picture when it was observed that the people having diet rich in these fibres, had low incidence of coronary heart disease, irritable bowel syndrome,’dental caries and gall stones.The foodstuffs rich in these dietary fibres are cereals and grains, legumes, fruits with seeds, citrus fruits, carrots, cabbage, green
leafy vegetables, apples, melons, peaches, pears etc.
These dietary fibres are not digested by the enzymes of the stomach ‘and the small intestine whereas, most of the other carbohydrates like starch and sugar are digested and absorbed. The dietary fibres have the property of holding water and because of it, these get swollen and behave like a sponge as these pass through the gastrointestinal tract. The fibres add bulk to the diet and increase transit time in the gut. Some of these fibres may undergo fermentation in the colon.
In recent years, it has been considered essential to have some amount of fibres in the diet. Their beneficial effects help in preventing coronary heart disease, and decreasing cholesterol levels. The fibres like gums and pectin are reported to decrease’ postprandial (after meals) glucose level in blood. These types of dietary fibres ate recommended for the management of certain types of diabetes. Recent studies have shown that the fenugreek (Methi) seeds, which contain 40 per cent gum, are effective in decreasing blood glucose and cholesterol levels as i compared to other gum containing vegetables.
Some dietary fibres increase transit time and decrease the time of release of ingested food in colon. The diet having less fibres is associated with colon cancer and the dietary fibres may play a role in decreasing the risk of it.
Theidietary fibres hold water so that stools are soft, bulky and readily eliminated. Therefore high fibre intake prevents or relieves constipation.
The fibres increase motility of the small intestine and the colon and by decreasing the transit time there is less time’ for exposure of the mucosa to harmful toxic substances. Therefore, there is a less, desire to eat and the energy intake can be maintained within the range of requirement. This phenomenon helps in keeping a check on obesity Another reason in helping to decrease obesity is that the high-fibre diets have somewhat lower coefficients of digestibility.
The dietary fibres may have some adverse effects on nutrition by binding some trace metals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and others and therefore preventing their proper absorption. This may pose a possibility of nutritional deficiency especially when diets contain marginal levels of mineral elements. This may become an important constraint on increasing dietary fibres. It is suggested that an intake of 40 grams dietary fibres per day is desirable.
(a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, make notes in points only, using abbreviations wherever necessary. Supply a suitable title.
Answer:
Tide: Dietary Fibres
1. Notes
(i) Importance: lowers
(a) hrt disease
(b) irrtble bowel syndrome
(c) dental caries
(d) gall stones
(ii) Rich dietary fibers
(a) cereals, grains, legumes (b) fruits
(c) vegetables
(iii) Adverse effects
(a) bind metals like ca, mg, ph, zn
(b) prevents their absoptn
(c) nutnl defcncy
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(b) Write a summary of the above in about 80 words.  Summary: Dietary fibers are indigestible carbohydrates present in plant foods. People having diet rich in fibers have low heart diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, dental caries and gall stones. Sources of dietary fibers are legumes, cereals, fruits, vegetables and grains. The fibers like gums present in fenugreek and pectin decrease glucose level. The diet which is less in fibers results in colon cancer. The dietary fibers hold water and functions like sponge, hence they prevent constipation.
But there are adverse effects also. They bind some trace metals resulting in nutritional deficiency.

SECTION – B
(Advanced Writing Skills)

Question.3. You are Vineeta/Vikram, School pupil leader of Rani Laxmi
Bai Senior Secondary School, Gwalior. Draft a notice for your school notice board in not more than 50 words inviting the names of the students who want to participate in the cultural programme organized in aid of the victims of the recent Assam floods.
OR
You have a three bedroom flat in Dwarka, which you want to let out on rent. Draft an advertisement in not more than 50 words to be published in “The Times of India” under classified columns, Contact 2758902.
Answer:
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Question.4. Maxim Gorky School, Kodaikanal celebrated “Nutrition Week” from 1st September to 7th September by arranging inter-school cookery contests, oratorical, painting and poster competition, besides talks by eminent nutritionists and medical professionals. There was an overwhelming response from students and parents. Prepare a report in 100¬125 words to be published in your school magazine. You are Arjun/Anita, School pupil leader.
OR
You are Roshan/Rohini, School Pupil Leader of Meerut Public School, Meerut. Your school joined a campaign organized by various agencies of your city to create awareness among people to conserve water. Write a report in 100-125 words highlighting the activities such as rain water harvesting etc.
Answer:
NUTRITION-WEEK
REPORT BY: ANITA (School Pupil Leader)
Maxim Gorky School, Kodaikanal celebrated Nutrition
Week from 1st September to 7th September in the school auditorium. The celebration started with lightning of candles by our respected Principal Sir followed by his inspirational speech on the present day’s health issues and the impket of diet on it. Different schools participated in various competitions organized by the school. The competitions included inter¬school cookery contests, oratorical, painting and poster competition, besides talks by eminent nutritionists and medical professionals was also organized. The students as well as their parents gave an overwhelming response because nowadays everybody is conscious about their health and well-being. The speech on the nutritional value of food by a student, was praised by all. The programme was a combined effort of the teachers and the students and received a huge appreciation by the ones present there.
In the end, the results of the competitions organized were declared and the winners were awarded prizes by Principal Sir.
OR
WATER CONSERVATION
A Report By: Rohini (School Pupil Leader)
Water scarcity today has become a big issue which if not dealt with in time, will turn out to be a hazard.To make people aware to conserve water, Meerut Public School joined a campaign organised by various agencies of the city. People in large numbers attended it and were asked to conserve every drop of water and not waste it unnecessarily. Small skits presenting “* the ways of conserving water were presented by the children.
It was an easy approach as the venue of the campaign was the Public Park and the passers by also stopped to become a part of the campaign. Besides, importance of rain water harvesting and the method to do it was also explained. Without water there is no life. They were encouraged to improve water management practices that reduce the wastage of water and enhance the beneficial uses of water. Some ancient methods of water conservation should also be practiced. In case the water is not used wisely by anyone, then heavy fine should be _ imposed. Public was motivated by this, and they joined hands and took oath to use water properly and motivate others also.

Question.5. Write a letter to your cousin, Raj Prakash who is currently staying in Dubai explaining the process of CCE, being used by CBSE for the secondary school examination in its affiliated schools. Also mention how you and your classmate have reacted to this scheme. You are Narain/Nisha, 20 Fort Road, Mumbai.
OR
Recently you travelled from Bangalore city to Vasco Express. To your dismay, you found that the coach was infested with cockroaches. Write a letter to the editor “The Hindu” drawing the attention of the General Manager, Southern Railways, to the prevailing unhygienic conditions and asking for remedial action. You are Saroj/Saran, 5/31 Bangalore Cantt., Bangalore.
Answer:
20, Fort Road, Mumbai 20th April, 2014
Dear Raj Prakash,
Hope you will be good in your health and very well adjusted in the atmosphere of Dubai. How do you find your school ? What pattern of examination is followed there ? Here, in our schools, CBSE has started a new pattern-CCE (Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation). This system evaluates the performance of the students in scholastic as well as co-scholastic areas. It has lessened the burden of the children and we feel that it will go a long way. It includes the formative and summative assessment. With this new system it has become possible for us to learn and do-it-yourself in a fun-filled way. Learning has become a pleasure as it has taken away the fear of examination. It not only excel us in academics but our holistic development also. We all are enjoying it and it is a positive approach towards learning.
Hope you will be doing fine in your studies. Convey my regards to uncle and aunty.
Yours affectionately,
Nisha .
OR
5/31, Bangalore Cantt.
Bangalore .
10th January, 2014 The Editor ,
The Hindu ,
Subject: Unhygienic conditions in train coaches Dear Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the General Manager, Southern Railways towards the unhygienic conditions of train coaches. „ Recently, I was travelling from Bangalore city to Vasco in Vasco Express, I noticed that the coach was infested with cockroaches. The sheets and blankets given to the passengers were not properly washed; the food was also stale and uncovered, toilets were unclean, wash basins were dirty. For this reason also, the cockroaches are breeding and the whole place is infested with them. Therefore imrtiediate remedial action is required. There should be regular check on the cleanliness of the coaches and the staff members who are given the duty, should also be taken into charge. If they are not performing their duty, they should be fined so that the negligence is not repeated. And to be sure, this will bring a definite change.
I shall be grateful if this letter finds a place in your newspaper.
Yours Sincerely .
Saroj.

Question.6. Write an article in 150-200 words for your school magazine on the topic. “Obesity among School Children.” You are Mohini/Mohit.
OR
You are Rainesh/Ruchika. Write an article in 150-200 words for your school magazine on the topic, “Life without Modern Gadgets”.
Answer:
OBESITY AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN . By: Mohini
The most common problem found among the children in todays scenario is the growing problem of obesity. This is the result of present day lifestyle where parents are much responsible for it. Even the tastes of the children have changed a lot and they are moving towards junk food like burgers, pizza, pasta and many more. These are not only harmful for their proper growth but also affect their metabolism. As the children are confined to their rooms playing on laptops, computer games and mobiles, the outdoor activities have come to an end. As a result more and more children are becoming obese and overweight which is alarming because it causes health problems which in result, leading to social issues. They are likely to be teased by their peers and they tend to become inactive. Once children become obese; it is very difficult to return to the original shape. Apart from this, the risk factors are very high. They are more prone to high . blood pressure, weak heart, diabetes, orthopedic disorders etc. So the only remedy for this is the awareness, less intake of junk foods, consumption of homemade food, avoiding aerated drinks and more and more physical activities. Then only this problem can be overcome.
OR
LIFE WITHOUT MODERN GADGETS
By: Ruchika
Science has made life easy, convenient, comfortable, better and more beautiful. Its achievements, discoveries and inventions are wonderful. Among them is the boon of gadgets. We cannot think of over life without gadgets as it Would just be miserable. Every device or appliance has a unique purpose. They have revolutionized our life so much that without them we feel handicapped. Beginning from kitchen, gadgets like mixer, microwave oven, refrigerator and water purifier have proved to be a boon. Cell phones are the center of our life. t I-phones and I-pad have huge potential, we can listen to our favorite music while travelling and need not carry heavy radios.
Our life starts with the sound of an alarm clock, so we can say that our day begins with gadgets. They work as our personal assistant. In offices, meetings, trainings and all, we are dependent on them only. Even at the shops, libraries, railways, banks, airports, a computer is required for booking tickets and keeping accounts. If for a day our internet is not working, we feel paralyzed. It feels as something important is missing from our life. Thus, these gadgets have left a remarkable impact on our lives and we cannot work or go without them.

Question.7. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
The stunted, unlucky heir Of twisted bones, reciting-a father’s gnarled disease, His lesson, from his desk. At the back of the dim class One unnoted, sweet and young.
OR
Driving from my parents Home to Cochin last Friday Morning, I saw my mother, beside me,
Doze, open mouthed, her face ashen like that Of a corpse and realized with pain That she was as old as she looked …
(i) Who is this ‘unlucky heir1 and what has he inherited ?
Answer : The boy who has twisted bones and is sitting in the slum classroom is the unlucky heir. He has inherited the gnarled disease of twisted bones from his father.
(ii) What is the stunted boy reciting ?
Answer : The stunted boy is reciting his father’s gnarled disease and his lessons.
(iii) Who is sitting at the back of the dim class ?
Answer : At the back of the dim class, there is an unnoted, sweet and young dreamer sitting, who is dreaming of squirrel’s game.
(i) Where was the poet driving to ?
Answer : The poet was driving to Cochin from her parents home.
(ii) Why was her mother’s face looking like that of a corpse ?
Answer : Her mother’s face was looking like a corpse because she was old, weak, pale and lifeless.
(iii) What did the poet notice about her mother ?
Answer: The poet noticed that her mother’s mouth was open and her face looked like that of a corpse.

Question.8. Answer any three of the following in 30-40 words each :
(a) What does Keats consider an endless fountain of immortal drink and why does he call its drink immortal ?
Answer : Beauty, according to Keats is immortal and is continuous source of motivation and inspiration and things of beauty are like endless mountains pouring from heaven.
It is an endless fountain of beautiful things so that man can enjoy happiness and peace.
(b) What are the different kinds of wars mentioned in the poem ? What is. Neruda’s attitude towards these wars ?
Answer:The poet talked of the chemical wars, war with fire, wars with ammunition, war with environment and green wars. According to him, these wars are the gate to destruction, therefore should be avoided, as there will be no survivors to enjoy the victory.
(c) What lies heavily on Aunt Jennifer’s hand ? How is it associated with her husband ?
Answer : The wedding band and the ring lie heavily on Aunt Jennifer’s hand. The ring symbolizes the weight of her marriage which she has to bear, dead or alive. It reminds her of the pressures of an unhappy and unpleasant marriage.

Question.9. Answer any three of the following in 30-40 words each:
(a) What was the order from Berlin and what changes did it cause in the school ?
Answer : There was an order from Berlin that French would not be taught in school anymore. Instead German would be taught by a new teacher. That was probably their last French lesson. It was not a Sunday morning yet, there was no noise or activity in the school. The French teacher Mr. Hamel, seemed to be calm and he was becoming emotional. He was wearing a special dress and all the villagers were sitting on the back benches of the class. The whole atmosphere of the school was silent and peaceful.
(b) How did Douglas make sure that he conquered the old terror ?
Answer : The old terror always returned whenever Douglas was alone in the pool. He covered the length of the pool but when he was not satisfied, he went to Lake Wentworth and ^ swam two miles to overcome his terror. The terror was now gone and he laughed at it.
(c) Why was Sophie jealous of Geoff’s silence ?
Answer : Sophie was jealous of Geoff’s silence because she wanted him to share everything as she used to do. Geoff was an introvert and spoke very little. She thought that there was something about his life that was unknown to her.

Question.10. Answer the following in 125-150 words :
OR
Why did Gandhiji agree to a setdement of 25 per cent refund to the farmers ? How did it influence the peasant- landlord relationship in Champaran ?
Answer : Gandhiji agreed to the settlement of 25 percent because the amount was not important for him but to release the peasants from the indigo raising agreement was much more important. The British planters wanted to prolong the agreement but Gandhiji proved to be wiser. He fought for the poor peasants a long battle for one year and managed to get justice for them. This was a moral victory for them. Even the Britishers had to compromise with their pride and prestige. Peasants now got the courage and became aware of their rights. Their money and time was saved and within few years British planters were forced to give up their estates and these were returned to farmers. They became the owners of their own land. It also ignited the feelings of self-dependence and patriotism in farmers.

Question.11. Answer the following in 30-40 words :
Give a character-sketch of the Governor of Oxford Prison based on your understanding of the story ‘Evans Tries an O-level’.
Answer : Governor of Oxford Prison was a generous man who allowed Evans to appear for exam. Evans was a criminal and had escaped from jail twice, so the governor took all the possible precautions for the smooth conduct of examination. The examination had been arranged in the cell itself. The door was locked one day before and the security was made very tight. Everything was checked thoroughly to ensure that there was no way that could help him escape. This shows that he was very wise, on the other hand he was so simple that he couldn’t understand the cunningness of Evans.

Question.12. Answer the following in about 100 words:
There is a saying ‘kindness pays, rudeness never’. In the story ‘The Rattrap’ Edla’s attitude towards men and matters is different from her father’s attitude. How are the values of concern and compassion brought out in the story, ‘The Rattrap’ ?
Answer : Edla, the ironman’s daughter was totally different from her father. In the beginning, the iron master seemed to be very sympathetic when he mistook the’stranger for one of his old acquaintance. He even sent his daughter to call for him when he did not agree to come to their house. But soon his attitude changed when he came to know the truth that the stranger was someone else. He called him dishonest and threatened to hand him over to the police. Whereas his daughter was entirely different from her father. She had different-ways of looking at things. She was affectionate and considerate. She acted more wisely than her father. She stopped her father from behaving badly towards the stranger. She proved to be a good host and it was her, who brought change in his behavior. It was her generosity and sympathy that converted him entirely. These values strengthen our hope in goodness.

Question.13. Answer the following in 30-40 words :
(a) What forced Dr. Sadao to be impatient and irritable with his patient ?
Answer : When Dr. Sadao saw the difficulties faced by his wife in the absence of maids and servants due to the presence of an enemy in his house, he felt impatient and irritable with him. Besides when this secret was out that he was sheltering an enemy, he feared of getting into serious trouble. It caused a great deal of tension to him.
(b) Why does Jo insist that her father should tell her the story with a different ending ?
Answer : Jo insists that her father should tell her the story with a different ending because-she wants that other animals should play with Roger Skunk and for that he must smell like roses. According to her, the mother is wrong as she made him smell foul again and the wizard should hit his mother. In fact, she wants to assert her views on her father.
(c) If you were to give a different ending to the story ‘On the face of it’ how would you end it ?
Answer : If I, were given a chance to end the story, surely it would be a happy ending. Mr. Lamb would not have died and Derry along with him would have started a new life. They would have been living happily in each other s company.
(d) What were the articles in the stalls and shops that fascinated Bama on her way back from school ?
Answer : It was a daily routine of the writer to walk home from school, which was a ten minute walk. But it always took her thirty minutes to reach home as the stalls and shops on the way fascinated Bama alot. These stalls and shops were of sweets, dried fish, fried snacks etc.

CBSE Previous Year Solved Papers Class 12 English Outside Delhi 2014

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CBSE Previous Year Solved  Papers  Class 12 English Outside Delhi 2014

  • CBSE Sample Papers
  • CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 English
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 English
  • Important Questions for Class 12 English

Time allowed : 3 hours                                                                                           Maximum Marks: 100
General Instructions :

  1. This paper is divided into three sections : A, B and C. All the sections are compulsory.
  2. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully.
  3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

SET I

SECTION-A
(Reading, Writing and Comprehending)

1.Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

  1. Too many parents these days can’t say no. As a result, they find themselves raising children who respond greedily to the advertisements aimed right at them. Even getting what they want doesn’t satisfy some kids ; they only want more. Now, a growing number of psychologists, educators and parents think it’s time to stop the madness and start teaching kids about what’s really important: values like hard work, contentment, honesty and compassion. The struggle to set limits has never been tougher – and the stakes have never been higher. One recent study of adults who were overindulged as children, paints a discouraging picture of their future : when given too much too soon, they grow up to be adults who have difficulty coping with life’s disappointments. They also have a distorted sense of entitlement that gets in the way of success in the workplace and in relationships.
  2. Psychologists say that parents who overindulge their kids set them up to be more vulnerable to future anxiety and depression. Today’s parents themselves raised on values of thrift and self-sacrifice, grew up in a culture where ‘no’ was a household word. Today’s kids want much more, partly because there is so much more to want. The oldest members of this Generation Excess were born in the late 1980s, just as PCs and video games were making their assault on the family room. They think of MP3 players and flat-screen TVs as essential utilities, and they have developed strategies to get them. One survey of teenagers found that when they crave something new, most expect to ask nine times before their parents give in. By every measure, parents are shelling out record amounts. In the heat of this buying blitz, even parents who desperately need to say no find themselves reaching for their credit cards.
  3. Today’s parents aren’t equipped to deal with the problem. Many of them, raised in the 1960s and ‘70s, swore they’d act differently from their parents and have closer relationships with their own children. Many even wear the same designer clothes as their kids and listen to the same music. And they work more hours; at the end of a long week, it’s tempting to buy peace with yes’ and not mar precious family time with conflict. Anxiety about the future is another factor. How do well intentioned parents say no to all the sports gear and arts and language lessons they believe will help their kids thrive in an increasingly competitive world? Experts agree: too much love won’t spoil a child. Too few limits will.
  4. What parents need to find, is a balance between the advantages of an affluent society and the critical life lessons that come from waiting, saving and working hard to achieve goals. That search for balance has to start early. Children need limits behaviour because they feel better and more secure when they live within a secured structure. Older children learn self-control by watching how others, especially their parents act. Learning how to overcome challenges, is essential to becoming a successful adult. Few parents ask kids to do chores. They think their kids are already overburdened by social and academic pressures. Every individual can be of service to others, and life has meaning beyond one’s own immediate happiness. That means parents eager to teach values have to take a long, hard look at their own.

(a) Answer the following :
(i) What values do parents and teachers want children to learn ?
(ii) What are the results of giving the children too much too soon ?
(iii) Why do today’s children want more ?
(iv) What is the balance which the parents need to have in today’s world ?
(v) What is the necessity to set limits for children ?
(b) Pick out words from the passage that mean the same as the following:
(i) A feeling of satisfaction (para 1)
(ii) Valuable (para 3)
(iii) Important (para 4)
Answer. (a)
(i) Teachers and parents want children to learn values like hard work, contentment, honesty and compassion.
(ii) Giving children too much too soon brings its own ill- effects; they grow up to be adults and experience difficulty coping with life’s disappointments. As they are likely to develop a distorted sense of entitlement that hinders their success at work place and in relationships.
(iii) Children of present time want more because of increasing desire. Their priorities lies in attaining luxury which they try to acquire through unmitigated strategy.
(iv) In today’s world, there is an exigent need for parents to strike a balance between the advantages of an affluent society and the critical life lessons that come from waiting, saving and working hard to achieve goals.
(v) There is a necessity to set limits for children because they feel better and more assured when they live within a secured structure and aura.
(b) (i) Contentment .
(ii) Precious
(iii) Essential.

2. Read the passage carefully:

  1. I remember my childhood as being generally happy and can recall experiencing some of the most carefree times of my life. But I can also remember, even more vividly, moments of being deeply frightened. As a child, I was truly terrified of the dark and getting lost. These fears were very real and caused me some extremely uncomfortable moments.
  2. May be it was the. strange way in which things looked and sounded familiar in my room at night that scared me so much. There was never total darkness, but a street light or passing car lights made clothes hung over a chair take on the shape of an unknown beast. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw curtains move when there was no breeze. A tiny creak in the floor would sound a hundred times louder than in the daylight and my imagination would take over, creating burglars and monsters. Darkness always made me feel helpless. My heart would pound and I would lie very still so that ‘the enemy’ wouldn’t discover me.
  3. Another childhood fear of mine was that I would get lost, especially on the way home from school. Every morning, I got fin the school bus right near my home — that was no problem. After school, though, when all the buses were lined up along the curve, I was terrified that I would get on’ the wrong one and be taken to some unfamiliar neighbourhood. I would scan the bus for the faces of my friends, make sure that the bus driver was the same one that had been there in the morning,, and even then ask the others over and over again to be sure I was in the right bus. On school or family trips to an amusement park or a museum, I wouldn’t let the leaders out of my sight. And of course, I was never very adventurous when it came to taking walks or hikes because I would go only where I was sure I would never get lost.
  4. Perhaps, one of the worst fears I had as a child was that of not being liked or accepted by others. First of all, I was quite shy. Secondly, I worried constantly about my looks, thinking people wouldn’t like me because I was too fat or wore braces. I tried to wear ‘the right clothes’ and had intense arguments with my mother over the importance of wearing flats instead of saddled shoes to school. Being popular was very important to me then, and the fear of not being liked was a powerful one.
  5. One of the processes of evolving from a child to an adult is being able to recognize and overcome our fears. I have learnt that darkness does not have to take on a life of its own, that others can help me when I am lost and that friendliness and sincerity will encourage people to like me. Understanding the things that scared us, as children helps to cope with our lives as adults.
    (a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, make notes using headings and sub-headings. Use recognizable abbreviations wherever necessary.
    (b) Make a summary of the passage in not more than 80 words using the notes made and also suggest a suitable title.

Answer .  (a)
1. Recollection of childhood memories
1.1. happy and carefree
1.2. terrified of darkness and getting lost
2. Childhood fears or hallucinating vibes
2.1. Feeling helpless in dark
2.2. Strange shadows-an unknown beast
2.3. Moving curtains
2.4. Creaking sounds
2.5. Imagining burglars and monsters
2.6. Lying still, with pounding heart
2.7. Fear of getting lost (on way home)
2.8. Scanning school bus searching familiar faces, same driver
2.9. Re-confirming the bus
2.10. ‘ Not letting leaders out of sight
2.11. Avoiding adventurous act
2.12. Going only when sure of not being lost
2.13. Fear of not being liked
2.14. Quite shy
2.15. Worried about looks-fat, wore braces, clothes
2.16. Wearing the right clothes
2.17. Flats vs. saddled shoes for school
2.18. Importance of popularity
3. Coping with childhood fears as an adult
3.1. Undg. evolution process-child to adult
3.2. Recog. and overcoming fears
3.3. Accepting help from others
3.4. Role of friendliness and sincerity
3.5. Undg. things that scared List of abbreviations used
1. &-and
2. Act.-activities
3. Vs.-versus
4. Imp.-importance
5. Undg. – understanding
6. Recog.-recognizing
(b) Title: Childhood Nostalgia ,
The Narrator had happy and carefree moments in his childhood. However, darkness scared him with its shadows, unexpected movement of curtains and crefaking sounds, more blatantly which made him to imagine about monsters and burglars. He felt helpless and was scared of getting lost. Before boarding his school bus, he looked in for familiar faces. He was shy and afraid of not being liked by others which had been his biggest phobia. As he transformed from a child to an adult, he realized that understanding things that scare us as a child helps in coping with the challenges of life.

SECTION – B
(ADVANCE WRITING SKILLS)

Question. 3. You were very upset about the reports on communal riots in various parts of the country. As a concerned social worker, design a poster in not more that 50 words, highlighting the importance of communal harmony. You are Vinay/Vineeta.
OR
The Literary Club of your school is putting up the play ‘Waiting for Godot’. As secretary of the club, draft an invitation inviting the famous writer Sudesh Gupta to be the guest of honour at the function. Write the invitation in not more than 50 words. You are Govind/Gauri.
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Answer . The literary Club of ABC School requests the pleasure of your esteemed presence on the occasion of ANNUAL THEATRE FESTIVAL on Friday, 19th June at 9.00 a.m. at the School Auditorium.
The students are putting up the play ‘Waiting for Godot’ in the school hall. Your presence will encourage the students, as well as boost their confidence, thereby making the occasion all the more meaningful and attractive. Hope our invitation will be accepted by you.
Secretary,
Gauri

4. Last week the newly built auditorium of your school was inaugurated. As Deepak/Deepti Saha, the head boy/ head girl of the school, write a factual description of the auditorium in 125-150 words.You had attended a workshop on personality development for students. Many eminent personalities had been present. Write a report in 125-150 words on how the workshop proved to be beneficial. You are Rajesh/Rajshree.
Answer . NEWLY BUILT AUDITORIUM
By Deepak/Head boy
The newly built auditorium of our school was inaugurated last week by Mr. Anand Seth, the MP. The auditorium is quite spacious and well-ventilated. It has five gates, so as to avoid any chaos or mishap, while entering or leaving the auditorium. Just after entering, one can see the exhibited portraits of educationists and artists on the walls. The seating space has been designed to accommodate about 5000 students. The roof is well-designed so as to give it a lively look. The seats are comfortable and arranged in a gallery for a better visibility of the performances on the stage. Special care has been taken to build the stage of the auditorium. The dazzling lighting system, which constitutes dramatic lights, spot lights, etc., and the digital sound system have been installed by a leading company. The highly equipped auditorium has become an instant hit with the students and was even highly appreciated by Mr. Anand Seth, the guest of honour.
OR
Workshop on Personality Development
3 March, 2014
A workshop on personality development was organized by our school last Thursday. Students of class XI and XII participated in the workshop. The purpose of the workshop was to prepare the students for their future in order to face bigger challenges in life. Students were addressed on various topics like self¬analysis, body language, life-skills and etiquettes. Several activities and group discussions were conducted in order to help the students to enhance their communication and public speaking skills. The workshop was also graced by the presence of eminent personalities like Sushmita Sen and Kiran Rao Khan. They interacted with the students and spoke about the importance of interpersonal skills. Students left the workshop beaming with confidence and optimism.
Rajshree
Class XII, ABC School
New Delhi,

5. You are Anand/Arti of 14, Model Town, Delhi. You have seen an advertisement in The Hindu for the post of Chief Chef in a 5-Star Hotel. Apply for the job with complete bio data. Write in 125-150 words.
OR
You are Prem/Parul of 16, IT Nagar, Bhopal. You would like to apply for the post of Marketing Manager in a reputed firm in Mumbai. Write a letter to the Public Relations Officer, Chantac Enterprises, Mumbai, applying for the job. Write the letter in 125-150 words giving your bio data.
Answer.
14, Model Town
Delhi
June 15, 2014,
The Chairman
The Charlotte
Gurgaon
Subject: Job application for the position of Chief Chef
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am Arti, a post-graduate in Hotel Management, from Hotel Management College, Delhi. I came across this vacancy through the newspaper, “The Hindus” dated June 8th, 2014 for the post of Chief Chef and wish to offer my services for the same. Please find my attached bio-data for the purpose. I would like to connote that I am a hard working girl with a keen sense of interest in different cuisine and flavours, herbs and essential seasoning. I am adept at the culinary skills and have mastery in cooking. I have also undergone an industrial training of ten months at “The Grand,” Gurgaon. If selected, I assure you that I shall work with utmost diligence and sincerity.
I thank you in anticipation of an early response.
Yours Faithfully,
Arti Singh
BIO-DATA
Name : Arti Singh
Father’s Name : Dilip Singh
Address : 14, Modjd Town, Delhi
Phone: 91xxxxxxxXxx
Date of Birth : 5th September, 1990
Marital Status : Single
Educational : M.Phil. in Chemistry, HM College, Delhi (2011-13)
Qualification : Diploma in Hotel Administration, HM College, Delhi (2008-11)
Experience : Trainee at The Grand, Gurgaon (July 2013-April, 2014)
Skills : Excellent communication skills, team player, knowledge of different cuisine, diligent, ability to manipulate things in need.
Language known : English, Hindi and Gujarati
References : (1) Mr. Kapil Sharma
Head of F and B Operations The Grand, Gurgaon
(2) Malvika Ray
Head of Department HM College, Delhi OR
16, TT Nagar
Bhopal
Feburary 20, 2014
The Public Relations Officer,
Chantac Enterprises Mumbai .
Subject: Job application for the post of Marketing Manager. Dear Sir/Madam,
With reference to your advertisement in The Hindu dated January 10th , 2014,1 Parul Kumar take the opportunity to offer my services for the post of Marketing Manager in your prestigious firm.
I am a diligent and honest person who is passionate about marketing. I completed my MBA in 2013, and since then, I have been working with RP Communications, as a Manager. I am here with, enclosing my bio-data along with photocopies of certificates and testimonials for your further perusal and query. If selected, I assure you that I shall work with utmost devotion and sincerity to your full satisfaction. .
Hoping for a favourable response.,
Yours Sincerely,
Parul Kumar
BIO-DATA
Name : Parul Kumar
Fathers Name : Rakesh Kumar
Address : 16, TT Nagar, Bhopal
Phone: 9lxxxxxxxxxx
Date of Birth : 27th September, 1989
Marital Status : Single
Educational : MBA in Finance, Management DT Institute, Gurgaon (2011-13)
Qualification : B.Com. in Accountancy, BU (2008-11)
Experience: Manager at RP Communications (Apr. 2013- February 2014)
Skills : Excellent communication skills, team player, punctual, sincere, ability to convince and influence people, and lively
Language known: English, Hindi and Spanish
References : (1) Mr. D.K. Paul
Chairman, RP Communications, Bhopal
(2) Mr. Subrata Das
Head of Department, Commerce BU

6. Last week, as you were coining back from school you happened to see a huge plastic bag full of leftovers of food being flung into the middle of the road from a speeding car. You wondered how people can be so devoid of civic sense. Write an article in 125—150 words on why we lack civic sense and how civic sense can be inculcated in children at a very young age. You are Shiva/Shamini, 
OR
You saw a stray dog beaten to death by a group of boys. Their act infuriated you and you Scolded them for their cruel act. You decided to write an article on cruelty to animals. Write the article in 125-150 words. You are Nikhil/Naina.
Answer .
Lack of Civic Sense
By Shiva
Negligent attitude of the people seem to be the order of the day in todays harsh world. Modern society has given birth to indifferent and offensive individuals. People no longer think of the after effects of their negligent activities. They are driven more by their selfish needs.
People seldom follow traffic rules in India and are seen littering the streets with piles of trash. They show no respect for public property. Vandalism, road rage and intolerance are rampant on the streets. Perseverance and patience are rare virtues to be seen in people behind the wheels.
Inculcating a strong civic sense is the need of the hour. Parents must instill civic sense in children at an early age. They must be taught the values of cleanliness, discipline, patience and tolerance. Parents must encourage their children to. keep their surroundings clean as well as should practice what they preach to their children. Children should be taught to respect and abide by the rules as they are the future of the country.
Our country can progress only if we teach right values to our children. As civilized citizen, it becomes the duty of a parent to fathom this dire need and start off this task at the earliest, as family is the beginning institution for a child to learn right thing.
OR
Cruelty to Animals
By Naina .
Animals should be treated with love and compassion. However, we often fail to this duty.
Instances of animal cruelty are on rise in our society. Poachers, mercilessly kill animals for their skin, fur and teeth. This has led to the extinction of several species of animals which, has affected the ecological balance of our planet. Several companies use animals for testing medicines and cosmetics. Similarly, animals are often ill-treated and forced into performing circus tricks and other activities for our entertainment. Even “The Tiger” one of the endangered species, is on the verge of being extinct. ‘ .
We must understand that co-existence and harmony between humans and animals is essential for our planets survival. We ) must be more responsible and protective towards animals. 111
treatment with animals is act of barbarism which is beyond the limit of one’s conscientiousness. We must learn to love them and treat them as loving creatures. Animals lack power of expression like humans but they possess feelings of pain and agony. It is time that we reform our ways towards the animals. Immediate steps should be taken by the government to ensure proper care, protection and shelter for these animals.

SECTION-C
(TEXT BOOKS AND LONG READING TEXT)

7. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o’er-darkened ways
Made for our searching : yes in spite of all,
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall From our dark spirits.
(a) Name the poem and the poet.
(b) Why are we ‘despondent ‘ ?
(c) What removes ‘the pall from our dark spirits’ ?
OR
……………….And yet, for these
Children, these windows, not this map, their world. Where all their future’s painted with a fog,
A narrow street sealed in with a lead sky For far from rivers, capes, and stars of words.
(a) Who are the ‘children’ referred to here ?
(b) Which is their world ?
(c) How is their life different from that of other children ?
Answer.
(a) The lines have been taken from the poem ‘A Thing of Beauty’ by John Keats.
(b) The world we live in is full of depression and despair as there is death of noble souls. These evil and dark emotions leave us despondent and despicable.
(c) The poet says that even though the world is not a place worth living in because of the umpteen reasons which gloom and depress, the gusto to live a happy and content life that can be derived from the sight of the beautiful bounties of nature around us. It is the thing of beauty which charms us and makes this world feel like Heaven. These beautiful things remove the pall from our dark spirits.
OR
(a) The children who study in an elementary school and live in the slum are referred to here.
(b) Their world comprises of what they see from the window ‘ of their classroom. The view is full of despair and their future seems blurred and vague. They are confined to the narrow streets of the slum, far away from the open sky and rivers.
(c) The children in the slums spend their whole life confined in ‘cramped holes’ like rodents. They lick the basic amenities of life like proper food, clothing, shelter and health benefits. In fact, they are also deprived the freedom to leave the shackles of this life and enjoy the ‘green fields’ that other children enjoy. As a result, their life is left on the bereft: part of unpleasant chores, which is absolutely unlike the other children.

8. Answer any two of the following in about 30-40 words each:
(a) What was the poet’s childhood fear ?
(b) What is the sadness the poet refers to in the poem ‘Keeping Quiet’ ?
(c) How are Aunt Jennifer’s tigers different from her ?
Answer.
(a) As a child the poet always feared losing his mother.
(b) The poet refers to the ‘sadness’ of failing to understand oneself in the monotonous every day existence. He also finds it sad that the humanity is moving towards its own ruins, owing to its unprecedented actions. He regrets the rush of maneuvering others that has made one forget the values of humanity.
(c) Aunt Jennifer’s tigers are proud, free, dauntless and sure of themselves. Unlike them, Aunt Jennifer is terrified and oppressed by her chauvinist husband. She lived her life under constant pressure of duties and responsibilities of a married lady. Living a life on her own terms is a far-fetched, dream for her.

9. Answer any six of the following in about 30-40 Words each:
(a) Why did Sophie long for her brother’s affection ?
(b) Why did Edla plead with her hither not to send the vagabond away ?
(c) What job did Saheb take up ? Was he happy ?
(d) Why were the elders of the village sitting in the classroom ?
(e) Why did the Maharaja order the Diwan to double the land tax!
(f) Why did Roger Skunk go to see the old owl ?
(g) Why was Zitkala-Sa in tears on the first day in the land of apples ?
Answer.
(a) Geoff was reserved by nature and did not speak much which was envied by Sophie. She thought that he had access to a world which she had never got a chance to visit. She craved to be a part of her brother’s world, and ended up thinking about it longing for his affection.
(b) Edla was a kind hearted woman. She was pained by the plight of the poor Peddler. She requested her father to allow him to spend one day with them in peace as a respite from the
‘ struggle he had to endure round the year.
(c) Saheb took up a job at a tea-stall. He was’not happy because he lost his freedom and his ‘carefree look’. Which he had, when he scrounged the gabage for eight hundred rupees.
(d) The elders of the village were present in the classroom to
attend the last French lesson by Mr. Hamel. They not only paid their respects and tribute to Mr. Hamel but also showed their interest towards their own language that was perhaps being taught for the last time in the village.
(e) Having heard about the vanishings of sheeps, the . Maharaja.set out to find the hundredth tiger, that was the cause behind all the happenings. However, the tiger could not be found. In his rage, the Maharaja ordered the Diwan to double the land tax.
(f) Roger Skunk alike his name was a nasty skunk who had a foul body odour because of which other small animals avoided playing with him. He too wanted to have friends to play with. Hence, to get rid of the foul smell, he went to the wise owl and requested him to make him smell like roses.
(g) Zitkala-Sa was in tears because her hair was cut mercilessly. Relentlessly moaning for her mother, she kicked wildly and cried out loud, continuously shaking her head in resistance. At last, she gave up helplessly.’

10. Answer any one of the following in 100-125 words :
Why is the Champaran episode considered to be the beginning of the Indian struggle for Independence ?
OR
What was the General’s plan to get rid of the American prisoner ? Was it executed ? What traits of the General’s character are highlighted in the lesson ‘The Enemy ?
Answer. The episode of Champaran was considered to be the beginning of the Indian struggle for Independence because, for the first time, the farmers and peasants rose against the Britishers. The peasants were oppressed by their British landlords, but they lacked the courage to protest. Under the leadership of Gandhiji, they became aware of their rights. A small farmer, Rajkumar Shukla, from a small district, Champaran, helped to bring about a very prominent change. He championed the cause of Champaran movement. Likewise, many other peasants from the villages fought courageously and contributed in their own way to the movement. Their combined effort eventually helped them to win the battle of Champaran and to finally free themselves from ‘Share Cropping’ arrangement. The success also proved, for the first time, the effectiveness of Gandhi’s method of non-violence and non-cooperation. Gandhiji exulted over them and made the villagers feel self-dependant and undaunted.
OR
The General planned to kill the American prisoner by sending his personal assassins and then removing his body from Sadao’s house. The plan was not executed because the General forgot his promise to send the assassins.
The old General had a long expressionless face, which seemed to reflect the cold and calculated ruthlessness, of the man as a general. He had an unusual sense of humour and seemed to generate fear in others hearts quite effortlessly. In his interaction with Sadao, he came across as a man who puts his self-interest above everything else. As Sadao was the only person whom he trusted with his operation, he lets Sadao off the hook. His cold and calculating streak was manifested in the meticulousness with which he latched out the plan of executing the American prisoner of war whom Sadao had given refuge.

11. Both Deny and Lamb are physically impaired and lonely. It is the responsibility of society to understand and support people with infirmities so that they do not suffer from a sense of alienation. As a responsible citizen, write in about 100 words what you would do to bring about a change in the lives of such people.
Answer . In the story, Both Derry and Lamb are physically impaired and lonely. Such people can only live their lives with respect and honour, if they are not ridiculed and punished with heartless pity. These people expect empathy, rather than sympathy, from others. If everyone looks down at them with a pessimistic approach, they may never be able to come out of their sorrow; consequently, they may recline to their own secluded worlds. As responsible citizens, we should understand the tremendous mental and emotional pressure these people go through. Instead of reminding them of their disabilities, we should give them the chance to live a normal life.

SET II

Note : Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in previous sets.

SECTION-B
(ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS)

3. You are a member of the S.P.C.A. Draft a poster in not more than 50 words, to create awareness on the need to prevent cruelty to animals. You are Suhas/Suhasini.
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OR
As the principal of a reputed college, you have been invited to inaugurate a Book Exhibition in your neighborhood. Draft a reply to the invitation in not more than 50 words, expressing your inability to attend the function. You are Tarun/Tranvi.
Answer.
PQ Colony,
New Delhi
1 March 2014
Dear Mr. XYZ,
Thank you for your thoughtful invitation for the inauguration of the Book Exhibition. However, I regret to inform you that I will not be able to attend it due to a prior engagement. I extend my warm wishes to you and all those involved with the event.
Best regards,
Yours sincerely,
Tarim
Principal, PQR College

6.A newspaper report on a recent terrorist attack in your locality shattered you. You decided to write an article in a local daily on terrorist attacks and the need to maintain peace and harmony in society. Write the article in 125-150 words. You are Madhav/Meena.
Answer. CURBING TERRORISM
By Meena
Terrorism is one of the major threats that is faced by our country. We live under constant fear of violence and death. Common man feels no longer safe. At every nook and corner, lurks the threat of an imminent terrorist attack. It is a giant threat that the world is confronted with. Activities of terrorists have created a horrendous grief in the hearts of the common masses.
Some of the factors that have given rise to terrorism are lack of education, employment, poor economy and religious difference. But it is high time that we join hands to fight and combat terrorism. India has always boasted of its unity in diversity. Keeping this in view, we need to spread the message of peace and harmony across the nation.
Strengthening the intelligence network, proper policy formation and effective implementation of Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) are some of the steps that can be taken up to reduce terrorist attacks. It is also necessary to educate the masses and make them aware of safety measure. It is the need of the hour to keep a constant vigil on the safety of our very own nation.
OR
India is a tourists’ paradise. But we have not really exploited our tourism possibilities. Write an article in 125-150 words on ‘Tourism in India’. You are Ravi/Rani.
Answer. TOURISM IN INDIA
By Ravi
India is known for its rich flora and fauna, beautiful landscapes, glorious past and varied cultural trends. All these make India a major attraction for tourists from all over the world. Tourists from far-away places visit our motherland and are influenced by its scintillating beauty. However, tourism in India has been constantly suffering setbacks due to the various factors.
Pot-holed and filthy roads, rickety buses, over-charged taxis and delayed trains make travelling a nightmare in India. Moreover, the absence of decent and hygienic accommodations at a reasonable cost adds to the distress of tourists visiting India. Besides, the growing menace of terrorism is a huge deterrent and hindrance for tourists.
The government of India needs to put concerted efforts to revamp and rejuvenate tourism in the country. Utmost emphasis should be placed on infrastructure development and increasing, the security. Such effects will certainly make India leader in the world of tourism.

SET III

Note : Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in previous sets.

SECTION-B
(ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS)

3. You are a fitness trainer in a health club. Design a poster in not more than 50 words, to emphasize the importance of exercise in maintaining mental and physical fitness. You are Prem/Priya.
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OR
You have received an invitation to be the judge for a literary competition in St. Ann’s School. Send a reply in not more than 50 words, confirming your acceptance. You are Mohan/Mohini.
Answer.
22/4, PQ Puri
New Delhi
23 Feburary, 2014
Dear Sir,
I acknowledge with thanks for the invitation extended to me to judge the literary competition which is to be held in St. Ann’s School. I accept the invitation whole-heartedly and confirm my presence on that day and time. I will surely make it without fail.
Regards,
Mohini

4. Your brother is going for Chennai to write an entrance exam. You have requested your friend to meet him at the railway station and arrange accommodation for him. As your brother has not seen your friend, give a detailed factual description of your friend in 125-150 words, so that your brother can recognize him easily. You are Parvesh/Parvati.
OR
A few teachers and students from the Edwin University had visited your school on an exchange programme. You welcomed them grandly. Write a report in 125-150 words on the celebration. You are Brijesh/Benu.
Answer.
Dear Karan,
As you are leaving for chennai to appear for your entrance examination. I have asked my friend Sunny to meet you at the railway station and he will be arranging accomodation for “* you. Since you have not seen Sunny, his factual description is as follows.
Sunny is about 22 years old and he is 6 feet tall. He has wheatish complexion and has long hair, which he usually wears a pony tail. He told me that he will be wearing a yellow T-shirt and a pair’of navy blue jeans while picking you up at the station. He has large eyes and there is a scar above his left cheek. He sports a french beard anti there is a small wound on the left side of his forehead. He speaks fluent English, but his Hindi is not perfect. He wears stone studded rings on three of his fingers, one of which has a bright Red colored Ruby. Hope’ you will find him easily.
Yours lovingly,
Parvesh
OR
Exchange Programme 7 Student of class XII
11 Feburary, 2014
Delhi,
A group of teachers of Edwin University along with their students visited our school on a two-week long exchange programme. They were given a grand welcome by students of our school. Many of the alumini were also invited to attend the programme. The grand event began with the inaugural speech by our Principal followed by the coordinator of the exchange programme. Their elaborate speeches focused on explaining the significance and characteristics of this exchange programme. This was followed by a cultural programme having one of the main attractions as the Rajasthani folk dance which was presented by students of class sixth. Interestingly, the cultural programme started on a hilarious note and ended with a patriotic song. The music and the beats of the song compelled students of Edwin University to dance along with the cheerful crowd. The celebration ended with the Indian national anthem, sung by all the participants and the audience. It was a wonderful experience to be cherished.
Brijesh

5. You are Arman/Arpita of 14, MG Road, Pune. You had bought the text book. ‘Vistas’ for class XII from a neighbourhood bookstore. Alter skimming through the book, you realized that few off the pages were missing and the print overlapped on a few pages. Write a complaint letter in 125-150 words to the Manager, Dawn Books, Lawrence Road, Chennai requesting him for a replacement or refund. [10]
OR
You had bought an expensive wrist watch last week. Now you realize that it is not functioning properly. Write a letter in 125-150 words to the Manager, Edison Watch Works, New Delhi, complaining about it and requesting him to repair or replace it immediately. You are Gobind/Gopa of 68, Park Street, Kolkata.
Answer.
14, MG Road
Pune
2 February, 2014 The Manager,
Dawn Books,
Lawrence Road,
Chennai
Subject : Replacement of the book ‘Vistas’/Refund for the purchase
Dear Sir,
I bought the text book ‘Vistas’ from XYZ Bookstore (Bill No. 002223, dated 12/4/2014). After going through the book, I found that few. pages were missing. Moreover, on some pages, the print is overlapped making it difficult to read.
I have bought many books from your publication and have never encountered such problem before. My exams are approaching, therefore I request you to replace the book as soon as possible or refund the money at the earliest. I have attached a copy of the bill for your reference.
Yours truly,
Arman
OR
68, Park Street Kolkata 16 June, 2014,
The Manager
Edison Watch Works –
New Delhi
Subject: Complaint regarding defective wrist watch Dear Sir,
With reference to bill No. 008453, dated 6-6-2014,1 apprise you that I bought a watch from your retail showroom. However, I regret to inform you that the watch has not been functioning properly from the day of purchase. The watch does not keep correct time and stops every few hours. I have tried resetting the time, but to no avail. I work as a security guard and having a watch is important for my work, as I have to record the time when people are visiting or leaving my work place. The watch has turned out to be a big trouble rather than being useful to me. I request you to either repair or replace the watch at the earliest. I have enclosed a copy of the bill for your reference.
Regards,
Govind

SECTION-C
(Literature : Text Book and Long Reading Text)

10. Answer any one of the following in 100-125 words :
Gandhiji’s was not a loyalty to abstractions; it was a loyalty to living, human beings. Why did Gandhiji continue  his stay in Champaran even after Indigo share cropping disappeared ?
OR
Explain the reactions of the servants in Dr. Sadao’s house when he decided to give shelter to an enemy in the house.
Answer . Gandhiji was not satisfied with mere political and economic solution so he wanted to. bring about a change in the social and cultural conditions of Champaran. He noticed the unhealthy living conditions and poor sanitation in the village. He also realized the need for literacy. He decided to stay * in Champaran even after the disappearance of Indigo Share Cropping. A small farmer, Rajkumar Shukla, from a small district of Champaran, helped bring about a very prominent change.
He opened up schools in six different villages; and several of his disciples and family members volunteered as teachers. Being a staunch believer of passive resistance, he championed the cause of the Champaran movement. His wife, Kasturba, worked on the personal cleanliness and community sanitation of the place. Gandhiji also hired a doctor for the improvement of the health conditions.
Thus, we can say that Gandhiji was not a loyalty to abstractions. It was loyalty to living, human beings. This also made him keen to eradicate social and cultural backwardness of Champaran. Gandhiji exulted over them and made the villages feel self-dependent and undaunted.
OR
When Dr. Sadao decided to give shelter to the enemy, his servants at his house overtly expressed their disapproval. However, they did not disclose the secret to the world. For them, the white man was an enemy who did not deserve their help. Yumi, the nanny of the children, refused to wash the American who was bleeding profusely. The servants expressed this displeasure and they voiced their opinionJoudly for Sadao and Hana to hear. The servants constantly pressurized the Hoki family to let out the secret and get the American caught by the police. Finally, their displeasure at their master’s decision made them decide to leave his household.

CBSE previous Year Solved Papers Class 12 English Outside Delhi 2011

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CBSE previous Year Solved  Papers  Class 12 English Outside Delhi 2011

  • CBSE Sample Papers
  • CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 English
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 English
  • Important Questions for Class 12 English

Time allowed : 3 hours                                                                                           Maximum Marks: 100
General Instructions :

  1. This paper is divided into three sections : A, B and C. All the sections are compulsory.
  2. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully.
  3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

SET I

SECTION – A
(Reading)

Question.1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions
that follow:

  1.  For many years now the governments has been promising the eradication of child-labour in hazardous industries in India. But the truth is that despite all the rhetoric, neither the government so far has succeeded in eradicating this evil, nor has been able to ensure compulsory primary education for every Indian child. Between 60 and 100 million children are still at work instead of going to school, and around 10 million are working in hazardous industries. India has the largest child population of 380 million in the world, plus the largest number of children who are forced to earn a living.
  2.  We have many laws that ban child-labour in hazardous
    industries. According to the Child-Labour (Prohibition
    and Regulation) Act 1986, the employment of children below the age of 14 in hazardous occupations has been strictly banned. But each state has different rules regarding the minimum age of employment. This makes implementation of these laws difficult.
  3.  Also, there is no ban on child-labour in non-hazardous occupations. The Act applies to the organised or factory sector and not the unorganised or informal sector where most children find employment as cleaners, servants, porters, waiters etc. among other forms of unskilled
    work. Thus, child-labour continues . because the
    implementation of the existing laws is lax.
  4.  There are industries, which have a special demand for child labour because of their nimble fingers, high level of concentration and capacity to work hard at abysmally low wages. The carpet industry in U.P. and Kashmir employs children to make hand-knotted carpets. There are 80,000 child workers in Jammu and Kashmir alone. In Kashmir because of the political unrest, children are forced to work while many schools are shut. Industries like gem cutting and polishing, pottery and glass want to remain competitive by employing children.
  5.  The truth is that it is poverty which is pushing children into the brutish labour market. We have 260 million people below the poverty line in India, a large number of them are women. Poor and especially woman-headed families, have no’option but to push their little ones in this hard life, in to hostile conditions, with no human or labour rights.
  6.  There is a lobby which argues that there is nothing wrong
    with children working as long as the environment for i work is conducive to learning new skills, but studies have
    shown that the children are made to do boring, repetitive and tedious jobs and are not taught new skills as they grow older. In these, hell-holes like the sweet shops for the old there is no hope.
  7.  Children working irr hazardous industries are prone to debilitating diseases which can cripple them for life. By sitting in cramped, damp and unhygienic spaces, their limbs become deformed for life, inside matehstick, fire¬works and glass industries they are victims of bronchial diseases andT.B. Their mental and physical development is permanently impaired by long hours of work. Once trapped, they can’t get out of this vicious circle of poverty. They remain uneducated and powerless. Finally, in later years, they too are compelled to send their own children to work. Child-labour perpetuates its own nightmare.
  8.  If at all the government was serious about granting children their rights, an intensive effort ought to have been made to implement the Supreme Court’s Directive of 1997, which laid down punitive action against employers of child-labour. Only compulsory primary education can eliminate child-labour,
  9. Surely, if 380 million children are given a better life and elementary education, Indians human capital would be greatly enhanced. But that needs, as former President Abdul Kalam says, “a second vision”.

(a) (i) On which two accounts has the government not succeeded so far in respect of children ?
Answer : The government has not succeeded so far in respect of children on account of eradication of child-labour in hazardous industries in India and to ensure compulsory primary education for every Indian child.
(ii) What makes the implementation of child-labour law
difficult ? 
Answer : Each state has different rules regarding the minimum age of employment. Also, there is no ban on child-labour in non-hazardous occupation, The Act does not apply to the unorganized or informal sector. This makes the implementation of child-labour law difficult.
(iii) Why do the industries prefer child-labour ?
Answer : There are industries which have a special demand for child-labour, it is because of their nimble fingers, high level of concentration and capacity to work hard at low wages.
(iv) What are the adverse effects of hazardous industries
on children ? Give any two.
Answer: Children working in hazardous industries are prone to debilitating diseases which can cripple them for life. By . sitting in cramped, damp and unhygienic spaces, their limbs become deformed.
Secondly, they become victim of bronchial diseases by working in matehstick, fire-works and glass industries.
(v) What does the Supreme Court’s Directive of 1997 provide ?
Answer : The Supreme Court’s Directive of 1997 laid down punitive action against employers of child-labour. Only compulsory primary education can eliminate child-labour.
(b) Find words from the passage which mean the same as the following ?
(i) risky/dangerous (para 1)
Answer: hazardous .
(ii) very unfriendly (para 5)
Answer: hostile
(iii) intended as punishment (para 8)
Answer: punitive

Question.2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: 
There is nothing more frustrating than, when you sit down at your table to study with the most sincere of intentions and instead of being able to finish the task at hand you find your thoughts wandering. However, there are certain techniques that you can use to enhance your concentration. “Your concentration level depends on a number of factors,” says Samuel Ghosh, a social counsellor. “In order to develop your concentration span, it is necessary to examine various facets of your physical and internal environment,” she adds.
To begin’ with one should attempt to create the physical environment that is conducive to focussed thought. Whether it is the radio, TV or your noisy neighbours identify the factors that make it difficult for you to focus. For instance, if you live in a very noisy neighbourhood, you could try to plan your study hours in a nearby library.
She disagrees with the notion that people can concentrate or study in an environment with distractions like a loud television, blaring music etc. “If you are distracted when you are attempting to focus, your attention and retention powers do not work at optimum levels,” cautions Ghosh. “Not more than two of your senses should be activated at the same time,” she adds. What that means is that music that sets your feet tapping is not the ideal accompaniment to your books’?
Also do not place your study table or desk in front of a window. “While there is no cure for a mind that wants to wander, one should try and provide as little stimulus as possible. Looking out of a window when you are trying to concentrate will invariably send your mind on a tangent,” says Ghosh.
The second important thing, she says, is to establish goals for oneself instead of setting a general target and then trying to accomplish, what you can in a haphazard fashion. It is very important to decide what you have to finish in a given span of * time. The human mind recognises fixed goals and targets and appreciates schedules more than random thoughts”. Once your thoughts and goals are in line, a focused system will follow.
She recommends that you divide your schedule into study and recreation hours. When you study, choose a mix of subjects that you enjoy and dislike and save the former for the last so that you have something to look forward to. For instance, if you enjoy verbal skill tests more than mathematical problems, then finish Maths first. Not only will you find yourself working harder, you will have a sense of achievement when you wind up.
Try not to sit for more than 40 minutes at a stretch. Take a very short break to make a cup of tea or listen to a song and sit down again. Under no circumstances, should one sit for more than one and a half hours. Short breaks build your concentration and refresh your mind. However, be careful not to overdo the relaxation. It may have undesired effects.
More than anything else, do not get disheartened. Concentration is merely a matter of disciplining the mind. It comes with practice and patience and does not take very long to become a habit for life.
(a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, make notes on it in points only using abbreviations wherever necessary. Supply a suitable title.
1. Notes
(i) Tech, to enhance concentration
(a) create phy envirmnt.
(b) identify the factors resp
(c) music not the ideal accomp
(ii) Recommendations
(a) dvd schedule
(b) choose sub that you like or dislike
(c) don’t sit for more than 40 min
(iii) More suggestions
(a) don’t get dishrtnd
(b) concentrn is merely a discipline of mind
(c) rqurs practice and patience

Abbreviations used
Tech                technique
Phy                  physical
Envirmnt       environment
Resp                responsible
Accomp          accompaniment
Dvd                 divide
Dishrtnd        disheartened
Concentrn     concentration
Rqurs              requires
Title : Concentration – Key to Success (or) Techniques to Enhance Concentration
(b) Write a summary of the above passage in about 80
words.

SUMMARY

According to Samuel Ghosh, a social counsellor, study needs concentration which depends on various factors. These include physical environment and avoiding distractions.
Music should not be listened as it lessens the ‘attention and retention power. One should -not keep study table or desk in front of a window to provide little stimulus to mind. Another important thing is to set goals. Once thoughts and goals are in line, a focused system will flow. Ghosh recommended that the schedule to study and recreation hours should be divided. Choose the subject first which is disliked. Do not sit for more than 40 minutes, take a break in between and do not get disheartened.

SECTION-B
(Advanced Writing Skills)

Question.3.You are Secretary of Gymkhana Club, Madurai. Write a
notice in not more than 50 words informing the members to attend an extraordinary meeting of governing body. Include details like date, time, venue etc. Sign as Prabhu/ Pratibha.
OR
Due to sudden landslide and inclement weather, St. Francis School, Vasco has to be closed for a week. As a Principal of that school, draft a notice in not more than 50 words to be displayed at the school’s main gate notice board.
Answer:
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Answer:
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Question.4.You are Poorva/Partha, Cultural Secretary of your school,
D. B. Senior Secondary School, Ambur. A week long Music and Dance festival was organized by your school. Write a report in 100-125 words for your school magazine. Invent details.
OR
The Debating Society of your school has recently held a workshop on Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) introduced for the students of class X in all the schools. The students discussed the assessment made by the school on the basis of their participation in various activities and the system of grading. Write a report in 1 GO- 125 words for your school magazine. You are Parveen/ Payal, Secretary of Society.
Answer.
Music And Dance Festival
Report: By Poorva (Cultural Secretary)
D.B. Sen. Sec. School
25th November, 2014 ,
D. B. Senior Secondary School, Ambur, organized a week long music and dance festival in the school auditorium last week. The chief guest of the function was none other than very popular Ad Guru, Mr. Piyush Pandey. The function commenced with the garlanding of Lord Ganesha and lightening up of the lamp. Students gave cultural performance on this occasion. A group of 50 girls presented Rajasthani folk dance accompanied with a band of 25 girls playing the music at the background, which received a huge applaud from the audience. Our Principal, honourable Mr. M. K. Singh read the annual report of the school. The festive cheer echoed the building of the school. One could see the exuberant enthusiasm of the artists which made the festival special. The function concluded with the speech by the Chief Guest.
OR
Workshop on Continuous and ”
Comprehensive Evaluation
Organized by : Debating Society
Report: By Parveen (Secretary of Society)
26 November 20XX
Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation, refers to a system of school based evaluation of students that covers all aspects of students’ development. Keeping this in mind, the debating society of our school has recently held a workshop on CCE.
The students discussed about the assessment made by the school based on their performance in scholastic as well as co¬scholastic areas. They found that this system has lessened the burden of children to a great extent and it will go a long way. It includes the Formative and Summative Assessment. With this new system it has become possible to learn through do-it- yourself and fun-filled way. With the introduction of grading system, it encourages specific abilities of the students who do not excel in academics. Learning has become a pleasure as it has taken away the fear of examination. The students told that they are enjoying it and it is a positive approach towards learning.

Question.5.You are Raman / Roma, a member of Parents Teacher Association of Little Valley Senior Secondary School, Hyderabad. Write a letter to the Principal of the school asking him to introduce vocational stream in the school providing facility of teaching such.subjects as computer, insurance etc. so that the students may not needlessly continue academic studies. You are residing at 15, Anand Colony, Hyderabad.
OR
Write a letter to the Manager (Publication) of Little Flower Company, Hyderabad, placing an order for four books on management and administration recently published by them. You are Ronit/Rohini, Librarian, H. P. Engineering College, Tirupathi.
Answer:
15, Anand Colony
Hyderabad
10th May, 2014
The Principal
Little Valley Senior Secondary School Hyderabad
Subject: Introduction of Vocational Stream in School Dear Sir,
I, would like to draw your attention towards the changing need of time. The world is growing at a faster speed and we have to keep our pace with it. Students of today are the visionaries of tomorrow. So. we have to develop their personality and skills in such a way that they develop into responsible human beings. Keeping this in mind, vocational stream should be started in the school so as to facilitate students in such a way that they do not have to study academics without purpose. This will provide educational and vocational guidance in the field in which they are interested etc. The introduction of the subjects as computer, insurance would not only help them in ; choosing their career, but interest them also. It would assist
them in exploring various career options. Thus, I request you to introduce vocational stream in the school.
Hope you will give your due attention to my request. Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
Roma (Member of Parents Teacher Association)
OR
H.P. Engineering College
Tirupathi
12th April, 2014
The Manager (Publication)
Little Flower Company,
Hyderabad
Subject: Order for the books of Dear Sir.
On behalf of the college, I want to place an order for four books
on Management and four books on Administration which you
have recently published. As our college has urgent need of these books, I would be grateful if you supply them at the earliest, as the session is soon’going to start. You could send these books
by V.EP. and attach the bill along with. I will dispatch a cheque of the required amount in favour of Little Flower Company, Hyderabad within 10 days after receiving the books. I hope that a discount of 25% on the printed price will be applicable to us as per rules for Libraries and Education Institutions.
I would feel obliged if the delivery of the books will be done within 10 days.
Yours truly,
Rohini (Librarian)
H.P. Engineering College Tirupathi

Question.6.The invention of mobile phone has brought about a revolution in the lives of the people in the country. If used properly it can be a blessing but if misused it can prove to be a curse. Write an article in 150-200 words on ‘Mobile phone – a boon or bane.’ You are Kartik/Krishna. [10] OR
With the rising number of people in almost all the big cities of the country, the rate of crime has also increased proportionately. The police needs to be trained in new methodology of combating the crime besides changing its mindset. Write an article in 150-200 words on “The Role of Police in maintaining law and order in the Metropolitan Cities”. You are Ravi/Ravina.
Answer:
‘Mobile phone — a boon or bane’
By: Krishna
Modern Technology and Science has brought a revolution on earth. The best of it, is the invention of gadgets. We have become so prone to these gadgets that we feel handicapped without them. Among them one is mobile phones which are most important. Earlier it was supposed to be a luxury but now it has become necessity. It has reached in the hands of every common man. Even children carry it with them. Mobile phones have brought a revolution in the world of communication. We can say that they are blessings if used in a proper way. They can be useful at the time of any emergency, conveying important message or saving a precious life. But on the other hand, if they are not used wisely, they can prove to be a curse. Using mobiles while driving can prove fatal to -» any life, excessive use by the children make them addicted to it or sometimes the family life gets disturbed. There are certain laws which restrict the use of mobile phones while driving because many accidents have taken place due to it but how many of us abide by the laws. So mobile phones should be used only when required and not as a source of entertainment.
OR
“The Role of Police in maintaining law and order in the Metropolitan Cities”
By: Ravina
The law and order situation of the country is deteriorating day by day. The crime graph of the Metropolitan Cities is heating up. There is not a single day when we do not read the cases of burglary, murder, accident, kidnapping or stabbing in newspapers. It is the symbol of total disrespect towards the laws and regulations of the Constitution. Chain snatching has become the most common problem. Girls don’t feel safe while moving out alone especially after evening. Now personal security has become the major issue and police will have to take strict action against it adopting some different methods to tackle these criminals. They should be given training in such a way that they are able to read the minds of the criminals and know their planning before they commit any barbarous crime. People living in Metropolitan Cities are suffering from a strong feeling of insecurity, lawlessness and ignorance. They are losing their faith in the police. In order to gain the faith of the public; police should study the psychology of the criminals and then initiate adequate steps towards stopping the crime.

SECTION -C
(Text Books)

Question.7. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
Break O break open till they break the down And show the children to green fields, and make their world Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues Run naked into books the white and the green leaves open
History theirs whose language is the sun.
(a) To whom does ‘they’ refer ?
Answer : ‘They’ refers to the children of the slum sitting in the classroom of an elementary school.
(b) What would they break ? .
Answer : They would break free from the chains of the slum. They would break all the windows which have sealed their fate and enjoy a new lease of life and freedom.
(c) What other freedom should they enjoy ?
Answer : They should enjoy equal rights like other citizens and given proper education and should have a bright future like others.

Question.8. Answer any three of the following in 30-40 words each :
(a) What is the sadness that the poet, Pablo Neruda refers to in the poem, “Keeping Quiet” ?
Answer : The poet talks about the sadness that is within the people. In order to fulfill their desires and completing their duty, they become so selfish that they forget others and live without happiness and universal brotherhood.
(b) What is the message of the poem, ‘A Thing of Beauty’ ?
Answer : The poet conveys the message that the world is full of unwavening beauty that gives eternal pleasure. Such beautiful things are valuable and never pass into nothingness. So they should not be destroyed.
(c) What were Kamala Das’ fears as a child ? Why do they surface when she is going to the Airport ?
Answer : Kamala Das, fears that her mother would leave her alone one day. They surface when she takes an intense look at her mother who is seated beside her while going to the Airport.
(d) Why do you think Aunt Jennifer created animals that are so different from her own character ?
Answer: Aunt Jennifer had experienced constraints through-out in her married life. The ring around her finger symbolizes the weight of her marriage so she created tigers which are representative of the freedom that she aspires for.

Question.9. Answer the following in 30-40 words each :
(a) Franz thinks, “Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons ?” What could this mean ?
Answer: This means that the Germans had made it compulsory to teach German in the schools but they cannot take away their love for their mother tongue, French which was mixed in their blood.
(b) Which factors led Douglas to decide in favour of Y.M.C.A. pool ?
Answer : Douglas wanted to learn swimming so he decided in favour of Y.M.C.A. pool because it was not too deep at the shallow end and he found it safe as the drop at the other end was gradual. ,
(c) Why was peddler surprised when he knocked at the door of the cottage ?
Answer : The peddler was surprised to see that the owner of the cottage did not get irritated when he knocked at the door at night, but gave him a warm welcome and provided him with food and shelter. He was treated like a guest.
(d) What thoughts came to Sophie’s mind as she sat by the canal ?
Answer : While sitting by the canal, Sophie was thinking about Danny Casey only. She started fantasizing, his actions and the dialogues as he was a hero in her eyes. She did not even care about other’s view about her.

Question.10. Answer the following in 125-150 words each :
Why do you think Gandhiji considered the Champaran episode to be a turning point in his life ?
OR
‘Lost Spring’ explains the grinding poverty and traditions that condemned thousands of people to live a life of abject poverty. Do you agree ? Why/why not ?
Answer : Champaran episode was the turning point in Gandhiji’s life because it released the farmers from the British Landlords and made them realize their rights. It was also Gandhiji’s first non-cooperative movement. Gandhiji went to Bihar and there he heard the problems of peasants and came to know about their pathetic condition. He resolved to fight for the peasants and release the poor sharecroppers from the British landlords. From Patna, he went to Muzaffarpur where he met the lawyers and convinced them that they were there to serve the peasants. He also rebuked them for charging a hefty fee from the poor sharecroppers. His main aim was to make the peasants fearless, as the freedom from fear was more important than legal justice for them. The British planters were forced to leave the land of the owners.
Therefore,Champaran episode proved to be a turning point in his life as he understood that people of India could win freedom by truth and non-violence.
OR
Yes, ‘Lost Spring’ explains the grinding poverty and traditions, that condemned thousands of people to live a life of abject poverty. The slum of Seemapuri, in Trans-Yamuna area of Delhi is full of people living in pathetic conditions.
The family of Saheb-E-Alam, also came from Bangladesh and settled there. They have no work to do, no shelter, no sufficient food, no proper clothes and even no chappals. So they began to do the work of rag picking. The chapter deals with the lives of children like Mukesh and Saheb-E-Alam who worked in bangle making factory and did the work of rag picking respectively. These children were deprived of basic necessities like going to school and having fun. They are forced to do work in an unhealthy environment at a very early stage. There, they are exploited and become the victims of the cruel masters. Thus, the title is justified as the spring which is a ‘season of bloom’ is lost from their lives.

Question.11. Answer the following in 125-150 words each :
Dr. Sadao was compelled by his duty as a doctor to help the enemy soldier. What made Hana, his wife, sympathize with him in the face of open defiance from the domestic staff ?
Answer : Dr. Sadao was a maft of principles. Once when he was standing out of his house, situated on the beach, he saw a man flung out of the ocean. He noticed that the man was an enemy soldier and was wounded badly. He thought of throwing him back into the ocean but could not do so. Although, he had no love for Americans and he was a true patriot still he saved him realizing his sacred duty to save a, dying man. This brought an open defiance of his domestic staff and they all left him. His wife had to do all the household work. But when she saw her husband doing his duty, she sympathized with him and helped her husband in giving anesthesia to the wounded man. She even, washed the wound’s of the enemy solider when the maid refused to do so. She set an example that feeling of humanity was way above the feeling of nationalism.

Question.12. Answer the following in 30-40 words each :
(a) Why does Mr. Lamb leave his gates always open ? Answer : Mr. Lamb lived alone in his house. He had no company so he left the gates open so as to let the children enter. He had an apple orchard from where he pulled down the crab apples and save them to the children.
(b) How did the governor react to the two phone calls he
received in quick succession ? :
Answer : The Governor accepted the calls in a strict manner but replied positively. The call was from the secretary who informed that they had forgotten to put the correction slip in the examination package. The Governor allowed them to explain the correction to Evans without any doubt.
(c) What advice did Annan offer Bama ?
Answer : Annan advised Bama to study with care and learn all she could. If one is ahead in lessons, people would attach themselves to you. He told her that education was the only key to open the gates of respect and dignity. The community would also be benefitted by this.

SET II

Note : Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in previous sets.

SECTION B
(ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS)

Question.3. You are Secretary of J. P. Narain Housing Society, R. W. A. Meerut. Draft a notice in not more than 50 words stating that the second installment of maintenance
charges falls due on 31st March, 2011 and requesting the members to pay before the due date. Sign as Anil/Anita.
OR
You are Scout Master/Guide Captain of K. R. Public School, Mysore. You have decided to send a troop of scouts and guides of your school to the jamboree to be held at Lucknow for a week. Draft a notice in not more than 50 words to be placed on the school notice board inviting the names of those scouts and guides who are interested to participate in the jamboree. Invent the necessary details. .
Answer:
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Question.4. You visited a Job fair organized by Ability Foundation at Chennai recently. You were impressed to see that nearly 55 companies from various sectors such as information technology, telecommunication, electronics etc. offered jobs to the final year students of various colleges. As a reporter of ‘The Deccan Times’, Chennai, prepare a report in 100-125 words. You are Peeyush/Priya.
OR
You are Anand/Anandi, a ‘Times Of India’ correspondent. You attended the inaugural function of Tamilnadu Hospital, Chennai. Mentioning the specialities of the hospital, the number of beds, all available facilities etc. and details about the ceremony, write a report in 100-125 words for your newspaper.
Answer:
Ability Foundation Organised
Job Fair, At Chennai
Report by : Priya (‘The Deccan Times’),
Chennai
16th May, 20XX
Recendy a Job Fair was organized by Ability Foundation at Chennai. It was a two day job fair and was held at Madras University sports complex. It was a unique event which saw nearly, 55 companies from various IT sectors, offering jobs to the final year students. The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the job fair and called it a constructive step as, large number of students will be benefitted by this. They were able to gain employment adeast with one of the organization. It was able to satisfy the students completely because they are now looking for offbeat jobs like Fashion designing, Publishing, Aviation, Film making, Geologists, Journalists, and many more. Seeing the queue at the registration desk, one could guess at first sight that it would be a hopeful event. Companies at job fair included Wipro, Max Bupa, Convergys, etc. The Minimum package offered to the students at the fair was 2 Lakh per annum and the Maximum was 8 Lakh per annum.
OR
Tamilnadu Hospital Inaugurated
Report By : Anandi (Toi Correspondent)
17th June, 20XX
A Swanky 18 th floor structure of Tamilnadu Hospital in the heart of Chennai city was inaugurated by the Chairman, Apollo Group of Hospitals. It is furnished with world class facilities. Every type of quality healthcare services is promised to be provided by the hospital. It has a capacity of 140 beds, housed with ultra-modern facilities. The womens health care, High Tech Laboratory, ICU facilities, Digital Imaging, On Call Doctor Service, Emergency are some of the features offered by the hospital. Other facilities would include round the clock frequent visits by doctors and Pharmacy. No consultation fees will be charged for the first week of the inauguration. It would provide a unique opportunity to the patients as well as the Medical Students. Beside treatment, the hospital will work on different research areas as told by senior doctor, Dr. Swami Iyer. Overall it can be said that, we all have high expectations ftom this hospital.

SECTION – C

Question.9. Answer the following in 30-40 words each : 
(a) “What a thunder clap these words were to me!” Which were the words that shocked and surprised little Franz ?
Answer : The words that shocked little Franz were that it was their last French lesson and these were spoken by their French Teacher, M. Hamel. There was an order from Berlin that German would be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine and the new teacher would be arriving from the next day.
(c) What made the peddler change his ways ?
Answer : The behavior and hospitality shown by Edla, the ironmasters daughter, changed the ways of peddler. He was, living a monotonous life of a vagabond, but love and kindness of Edla changed him completely. ‘
(e) Which was the only occasion when Sophie got to see Danny Casey in person ?
Answer : The only occasion when Sophie met Danny Casey in person, was when she went to see football match with her family. Although she saw him from a distance but she fancied . her actions and dialogues.

Question.12. Answer the following in 30-40 words each :
(c) “I felt like sinking to the floor”, says Zitkala-Sa.
When did she feel so and why ?
Answer : The tradition of the community to which Zitkala-Sa belonged was to keep long hair. When her long hair was cut, it was like sinking to the floor for her. Short hair in her community %as the sign of slavery and worn by mourners and cowards.

SET III

Note : Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in previous sets.

SECTION – B
(ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS)

Question.3.You are the Sports Secretary of Lalwani Public School, Udaipur. Draft a notice in not more 50 words for your school notice board asking the students to give their names for participation in various events to be held on the Annual Sports Day of your school. Invent the details of the events. Sign as Lalit/Lalita.
OR
You are the Secretary of Sri Parthasarthy Sahha, Salem. Draft a notice in not more than 50 words to be sent to the members of the Sabha, requesting them to attend an extraordinary meeting. Invent necessary details such as items on the agenda, date, time, etc. Sign as Kamal/ Komal.
Answer:
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Question.4. You witnessed a programme by differendy abled persons on Zee TV You were very much impressed by their performance and were emotionally touched. Highlighting their talent, reaction of the judges to their performance etc. prepare a report in 100-125 words for your school magazine. You are Gopal/Gopi, student editor of the magazine.
OR
You are Latha/Lalith of Gurgaon. You had attended the inaugural ceremony of the newly opened vocational stream and hobby classes at the secondary school level in Paras Public School, Gurgaon. Draft a report in 100-125 words to be published in ‘Gurgaon Times’. Invent other details.
Answer:
Wonderful Performance by
Differently Abled
Report By : Gopi (Student Editor) .
27th January, 20XX
Yesterday I witnessed a programme on Zee TV presented by the differendy abled people, which moved me a lot. The roles, characters, performances done by them were marvelous. All the actors managed an enthralling performance. They even portrayed the emotional and personal side of the characters perfecdy. No one could tell that this was a performance by special people of our society. Hats off to them who managed to do so in spite of their disabilities. Even the judges were overwhelmed. The performances kept the judges as well as public gripped throughout the programme. I felt glad to have watched this, as it opened the gates of inspiration for many. Although it was hard to do but it included the resdess efforts of the directors and organizers.
OR
Answer:
Inaugural Ceremony of Voctional
Stream And Hobby Classes
A Report: Latha
Gurgaon Times
15th November, 20XX
The opening ceremony of the vocational stream and the hobby classes witnessed a huge gathering on the grounds of secondary school level in Paras Public School, Gurgaon. Honorable Principal extended a warm welcome to the HRD Minister who was the Chief Guest for the ceremony. The faculty for the newly opened streams were also welcomed whole heartedly. The Principal revealed that these new streams and hobby classes would meet the need of the students which would help them in their future prospects. They will be able’ to actualize their potential to the fullest instead of competing for the top three positions. It would also provide a platform for the budding artists. To enhance the learning skills of t children, certain measures were counted. Keeping in mind the requirements and interest of the children, these streams would assist them in vocational guidance and choosing their profession. In the end the ceremony was concluded with vote of thanks by the Head of the Department, Humanities.

SECTION – C

Question.9. Answer the following in 30-40 words each:
(a) What announcement did Mr. M. Hamel make ? What was the impact of this on Franz ?
Answer: Mr. M. Hamel made an announcement that French would no longer be taught hence forth in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine and it was their last lesson in French. This announcement came as a shock to not only Franz but all the other people. Franz realized the importance of his mother tongue and thought that he would not be able to read and speak in French again.
(c) Why did the peddler keep to the woods after leaving crofter’s cottage ? How did he feel ?
Answer : After leaving crofter’s cottage, the peddler kept to the woods in order to avoid the police. He felt that he was caught in the worlds rattrap because after stealing crofters money he realized that it was bait for him and if he took to the road, police would catch him.
(e) Why did Jansie discourage Sophie from entertaining thoughts about the sports star, Danny Casey ?
Answer: Jansie very well knew that Sophie was a day dreamer and she fancied wild stories whereas Jansie herself was a realist and knew that they belonged to a middle class family and Sophies dreams would never come true. So she discouraged her to avoid any type of disappointment.

Question.12. Answer the following in 30-40 words each :
(c) What did Judewin tell Zitkal-Sa? How did she react to it ?
Answer : Judewin told Zitkal-Sa to get ready for hair loss as the school authorities were strong enough. But Zitkal-Sa reacted very furiously over it because keeping long hair was a symbol of bravery and courage in her community.

CBSE Previous Year Solved Papers Class 12 English Delhi 2014

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CBSE Previous Year Solved  Papers  Class 12 English Delhi 2014

  • CBSE Sample Papers
  • CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 English
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 English
  • Important Questions for Class 12 English

Time allowed : 3 hours                                                                                           Maximum Marks: 100
General Instructions :

  1. This paper is divided into three sections : A, B and C. All the sections are compulsory.
  2. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully.
  3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

SET I

SECTION-A
(Reading, Writing and Comprehending)

Question.1.Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

  1. Too many parents these days can’t say no. As a result, they find themselves raising children who respond greedily to the advertisements aimed right at them. Even getting what they want doesn’t satisfy some kids ; they only want more. Now, a growing number of psychologists, educators and parents think it’s time to stop the madness and start teaching kids about what’s really important: values like hard work, contentment, honesty and compassion. The struggle to set limits has never been tougher – and the stakes have never been higher. One recent study of adults who were overindulged as children, paints a discouraging picture of their future : when given too much too soon, they grow up to be adults who have difficulty coping with life’s disappointments. They also have a distorted sense of entitlement that gets in the way of success in the workplace and in relationships.
  2. Psychologists say that parents who overindulge their kids set them up to be more vulnerable to future anxiety and depression. Today’s parents themselves raised on values of thrift and self-sacrifice, grew up in a culture where ‘no’ was a household word. Today’s kids want much more, partly because there is so much more to want. The oldest members of this Generation Excess were born in the late 1980s, just as PCs and video games were making their assault on the family room. They think of MP3 players and flat-screen TVs as essential utilities, and they have developed strategies to get them. One survey of teenagers found that when they crave something new, most expect to ask nine times before their parents give in. By every measure, parents are shelling out record amounts. In the heat of this buying blitz, even parents who desperately need to say no find themselves reaching for their credit cards.
  3. Today’s parents aren’t equipped to deal with the problem. Many of them, raised in the 1960s and ‘70s, swore they’d act differently from their parents and have closer relationships with their own children. Many even wear the same designer clothes as their kids and listen to the same music. And they work more hours; at the end of a long week, it’s tempting to buy peace with yes’ and not mar precious family time with conflict. Anxiety about the future is another factor. How do well intentioned parents say no to all the sports gear and arts and language lessons they believe will help their kids thrive in an increasingly competitive world? Experts agree: too much love won’t spoil a child. Too few limits will.
  4. What parents need to find, is a balance between the advantages of an affluent society and the critical life lessons that come from waiting, saving and working hard to achieve goals. That search for balance has to start early. Children need limits behaviour because they feel better and more secure when they live within a secured structure. Older children learn self-control by watching how others, especially their parents act. Learning how to overcome challenges, is essential to becoming a successful adult. Few parents ask kids to do chores. They think their kids are already overburdened by social and academic pressures. Every individual can be of service to others, and life has meaning beyond one’s own immediate happiness. That means parents eager to teach values have to take a long, hard look at their own.

(a) Answer the following :
(i) What values do parents and teachers want children to learn ?
(ii) What are the results of giving the children too much too soon ?
(iii) Why do today’s children want more ?
(iv) What is the balance which the parents need to have in today’s world ?
(v) What is the necessity to set limits for children ?
(b) Pick out words from the passage that mean the same as the following:
(i) A feeling of satisfaction (para 1)
(ii) Valuable (para 3)
(iii) Important (para 4)
Answer. (a)
(i) Teachers and parents want children to learn values like hard work, contentment, honesty and compassion.
(ii) Giving children too much too soon brings its own ill- effects; they grow up to be adults and experience difficulty coping with life’s disappointments. As they are likely to develop a distorted sense of entitlement that hinders their success at work place and in relationships.
(iii) Children of present time want more because of increasing desire. Their priorities lies in attaining luxury which they try to acquire through unmitigated strategy.
(iv) In today’s world, there is an exigent need for parents to strike a balance between the advantages of an affluent society and the critical life lessons that come from waiting, saving and working hard to achieve goals.
(v) There is a necessity to set limits for children because they feel better and more assured when they live within a secured structure and aura.
(b) (i) Contentment .
(ii) Precious
(iii) Essential.

Question.2. Read the passage carefully:

  1. I remember my childhood as being generally happy and can recall experiencing some of the most carefree times of my life. But I can also remember, even more vividly, moments of being deeply frightened. As a child, I was truly terrified of the dark and getting lost. These fears were very real and caused me some extremely uncomfortable moments.
  2. May be it was the. strange way in which things looked and sounded familiar in my room at night that scared me so much. There was never total darkness, but a street light or passing car lights made clothes hung over a chair take on the shape of an unknown beast. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw curtains move when there was no breeze. A tiny creak in the floor would sound a hundred times louder than in the daylight and my imagination would take over, creating burglars and monsters. Darkness always made me feel helpless. My heart would pound and I would lie very still so that ‘the enemy’ wouldn’t discover me.
  3. Another childhood fear of mine was that I would get lost, especially on the way home from school. Every morning, I got fin the school bus right near my home — that was no problem. After school, though, when all the buses were lined up along the curve, I was terrified that I would get on’ the wrong one and be taken to some unfamiliar neighbourhood. I would scafl the bus for the faces of my friends, make sure that the bus driver was the same one that had been there in the morning,, and even then ask the others over and over again to be sure I was in the right bus. On school or family trips to an amusement park or a museum, I wouldn’t let the leaders out of my sight. And of course, I was never very adventurous when it came to taking walks or hikes because I would go only where I was sure I would never get lost.
  4. Perhaps, one of the worst fears I had as a child was that of not being liked or accepted by others. First of all, I was quite shy. Secondly, I worried constantly about my looks, thinking people wouldn’t like me because I was too fat or wore braces. I tried to wear ‘the right clothes’ and had intense arguments with my mother over the importance of wearing flats instead of saddled shoes to school. Being popular was very important to me then, and the fear of not being liked was a powerful one.
  5. One of the processes of evolving from a child to an adult is being able to recognize and overcome our fears. I have learnt that darkness does not have to take on a life of its own, that others can help me when I am lost and that friendliness and sincerity will encourage people to like me. Understanding the things that scared us, as children helps to cope with our lives as adults.
    (a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, make notes using headings and sub-headings. Use recognizable abbreviations wherever necessary.
    (b) Make a summary of the passage in not more than 80 words using the notes made and also suggest a suitable title.

Answer. (a)
1. Recollection of childhood memories
1.1. happy and carefree
1.2. terrified of darkness and getting lost
2. Childhood fears or hallucinating vibes
2.1. Feeling helpless in dark
2.2. Strange shadows-an unknown beast
2.3. Moving curtains
2.4. Creaking sounds
2.5. Imagining burglars and monsters
2.6. Lying still, with pounding heart
2.7. Fear of getting lost (on way home)
2.8. Scanning school bus searching familiar faces, same driver
2.9. Re-confirming the bus
2.10. ‘ Not letting leaders out of sight
2.11. Avoiding adventurous act
2.12. Going only when sure of not being lost
2.13. Fear of not being liked
2.14. Quite shy
2.15. Worried about looks-fat, wore braces, clothes
2.16. Wearing the right clothes
2.17. Flats vs. saddled shoes for school
2.18. Importance of popularity
3. Coping with childhood fears as an adult
3.1. Undg. evolution process-child to adult
3.2. Recog. and overcoming fears
3.3. Accepting help from others
3.4. Role of friendliness and sincerity
3.5. Undg. things that scared List of abbreviations used
1. &-and
2. Act.-activities
3. Vs.-versus
4. Imp.-importance
5. Undg. – understanding
6. Recog.-recognizing
(b) Title: Childhood Nostalgia ,
The Narrator had happy and carefree moments in his childhood. However, darkness scared him with its shadows, unexpected movement of curtains and crefaking sounds, more blatantly which made him to imagine about monsters and burglars. He felt helpless and was scared of getting lost. Before boarding his school bus, he looked in for familiar faces. He was shy and afraid of not being liked by others which had been his biggest phobia. As he transformed from a child to an adult, he realized that understanding things that scare us as a child helps in coping with the challenges of life.

SECTION – B
(ADVANCE WRITING SKILLS)

Question.3. An Inter-school Kabadi Competition is organized, by your school. Write a notice, in not more than 50 words, requesting the students to be present at the . venue to encourage the players. Invent all the necessary details. You are Arjun, the sports captain of your school.
OR
You possess an acre of land in the heart of the city. You want to dispose of the property since you have decided to buy a flat. Write an advertisement to be published in a national daily, giving all the necessary details. You are Krishan of Moti Nagar, Delhi.
Answer.
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Question.4. Incessant rain has caused irrecoverable damage in your area. As an active participant in the flood relief programme, write a report in 125-150 words on the different flood relief measures carried out. You are Krishan/Krishna.
OR
You have visited a book exhibition in your neighbourhood. Write a report in about 125-150 words on the exhibition. You are Rohan/Rohini.
Answer.
Flood Relief Programme
13th June, 2014
The torrential rain in the past few days flooded our area causing irrecoverable damage to the properties. A relief camp was set up to aid the victims of the flood-affected areas. Everyone made generous contributions in the form of money, clothes, food and other basic requirements. Relief- treaties also emerged as helpful groups. The Chief Minister too announced a definite amount of relief for the victims affected. The devastating effect of the over-powering rain, played havoc with the city. The volunteers also helped the victims to be shifted to the relief camps, set up on the suburbs of the city; We are expecting donations from the people of the city. Various N.G.O.s have donated in the tune of Rs. 5 lacs.
Krishna
Class XII, ABC School
OR
Book Exhibition
13th June, 2014
The Surya Nagar residents organized a book Exhibition in the commmunity centre of the locality. The exhibition started on June 10th and lasted for five days. The event attracted book lovers from all over Delhi. Renowned publishing houses participated in the fair. Books by well-known writers were
displayed. The exhibition also offered heavy discounts on the books written by Indian authors. Apart from Hindi novels there were multifarious writers and bards dictions available like Shakespeare, Milton and John Keats. People were excited to get access to some of the rare books that were on display. The event was marked by the presence of the renowned writer and novelist Chetan Bhagat.
Rohini
14, Nehru Nagar, Delhi

Question.5. You are the librarian of Amla Public School. You had placed an order for text books with Dhanpati & Sons. Since the books did not arrive on time, you have decided to cancel the order. Write a letter to the Manager, Dhanpati & Sons, Chennai, cancelling the order. (125-150. words)
You are interested in doing a short-term course in computer graphics during your holidays. Write a letter to the Director, Easy Computers, enquiring about their, short-term courses and asking for all the necessary details. You are Naresh/Nandini.
Answer.
Amla Public School
New Delhi-110018
13 June, 2014
The Manager
Dhanpati & Sons
Chennai
Subject: Regarding cancellation of order number 43/2014
Sir,
With reference to order number 43/2014 placed to your publishing house on May 31st, 2014,1 would like to inform you that we have not received the delivery of 12 sets of Encyclopedia from you till this date as promised by your company on or before February 15, 2014. A cheque of five thousand was duly sent to you enclosed with the order. Since your company has failed to keeps its commitment, therefore we are cancelling the order. Kindly reimburse the money to the school account at the earliest.
Thanking you in anticipation Yours sincerely,
PQR
Librarian
OR
23, Defence Colony
New Delhi-110022
3 March, 2014
The Director .
Easy Computers
New Delhi-110032
Subject : Request for details of the short-term courses
provided
Dear Sir,
I came across an advertisement about your Institute in today’s newspaper. I would like to know the details of the short-term courses offered by your institute.
I am a student and I wish to pursue a course in computer programming/computer graphics during my holidays next month. Kindly mail me the details of all short-term courses, along with their duration, fee structure and the relevance of the course material. I would be thankful if you can dispatch the prospectus of the course too. My email address is nandini@kmail.com Looking forward to your early response.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Your faithfully
Nandini

Question.6. You are Rajendra Kumar, a social worker, You read an article in The Hindu on ‘Health care for Indian Workers. Write a speech in 125-150 words on the importance of health care to be delivered at a public function to create awareness among the workers.
OR
Media has a strong hold on society.’Write a speech in 125¬150 words on how media influences public opinion to be delivered in the school assembly.
Answer.
Health Care for Indian Workers
Good morning to all. Recently, I had read an article in the local newspaper “The Hindu” and wondered why we don’t care for the health of the workers around us. We remain mute spectators to their misery trials and tribulations of life.
Often, the workers are found working in inhuman conditions, neglecting their health. They are exploited, are illiterate and lack awareness of a hygienic way of life. The authorities must ensure clean and healthy working conditions for these people. It is the responsbility of the government to provide affordable healthcare services to wdrkers and their families. Indian workers should be taught the importance of cleanliness and hygiene. Many non-governmental organizations can play a role in spreading awareness about health and hygiene. Workers play a major role in our life. We must understand and appreciate their contribution towards society. Access to basic health facilities is their innate right. As responsible citizens, we should get together to make their lives healthy. However, we should not forget that it is the sweat and blood of these workers which has provided us with enormous comfort while we sit in our well-furnished homes.
Rajendra Kumar
(Social worker)
Thank you
OR
Impact of Media
Good morning everybody. Today, I am here to voice my concerns on how Media influences public opinion.
Media acts as a powerful weapon-in democracy. It keeps people abreast with the recent changes and development in the society and the world. They also help people understand the various developments and build their opinion about the same. With the development of better modes of communications, the influence of media has increased.Consequently, its responsibility of delivering correct information has also increased. If people blindly believe the biased news which the print and electronic media tell us, our democracy may suffer badly. Media has the power to showcase both the facets of a piece of information. It should work towards helping the common man understand the pros and cons of any issue of event.
Thus, one can clearly say that it is the responsibility of Media and the Media personnel to ensure that they direct their efforts towards building a constructive and balanced society as well as a nation.
Thank you

SECTION-C
(TEXT BOOKS AND LONG READING TEXT)

Question.7. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:
All lovely tales that we have heard or read;
An endless fountain of immortal drink.
Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.
(a) Name the poem and the poet.
(b) What is the thing of beauty mentioned in these lines ?
(c) What image does the poet use in these lines?
OR
With ships and sun and love tempting them to steal.
For lives that slyly turn in their cramped holes
From fog to endless night?
(i) Who are ‘them’ referred to in the first line?
(ii) What tempts them?
(iii) What does the poet say about ‘their’ lives?
Answer.
(a) The given lines are from the poem‘A thing of Beauty’by John Keats.
(b) The tales of mighty men is the thing of beauty mentioned in the given lines.
(c) The poet used the image of an endless fountain of immortal drink’ to describe the beautiful bounty of the Earth. The Earth, like a fountain, give us numerous beautiful sights like The Sun, The moon flowers, rivers and greenery.
OR
(a) The children studying in the school are referred to as “them”.
(b) Shakespeare and the world map present a ‘bad example’ to these children. The beauty, vastness and radiance of such things tempt them.
(c) According to the poet, those children spent their whole lives like rodents confined in ‘their cramped holes’. The undernourished bodies of those children looked almost like skeletons. Their steel-framed spectacles with repaired glasses made them look like, the broken pieces of a bottle scattered on stones. Since their entire lives revolved, around slums, their future also seemed blotted.

Question.8. Answer any two of the following questions in about 30¬40 words :
(a) How does Kamala Das try to put away the thoughts of her ageing mother?
(b) Which is the exotic moment that the poet refers to in ‘Keeping Quiet*?
(c) What are the difficulties that Aunt Jennifer faced in her life?
Answer.
(a) Kamala Das is troubled by the thoughts of her ageing mother and tries to console herself by looking outside the car. The sight is full of youthful whim and vigour. She watches the trees ‘sprinting’ past her speeding car and the children, full of life and activity, running out of their houses to play. Her ashen like mother irks her so much that for a moment she ponders over the past memories to feel solace.
(b) The exotic moment the author talks about is when everyone keeps quiet and still. The moment would be extraordinarily tranquil, with no hustle bustle of the frenzied world. Although it may seem little strange in the beginning, it would eventually bring us all together. Ultimately, this is the introspection which makes one united with one’s soul.
(c) Aunt Jennifer spent her life in accordance to the rules laid down by her husband. Her life was overburdened by the demands and duties and lacked self-expression. She was feeble and had to face oppression by her husband. Which depicted the age-old tribulations of women’s lives.

Question.9. Answer any six of the following questions in 30-40 words:
(a) Why did Gandhiji feel that taking the Champaran case to the court was useless?
(b) Why did the peddler derive pleasure from his idea of the world as a rattrap?
(c) How is Mukesh different from the other bangle makers of Firozabad?
(d) What tempted Franz to stay away from school?
(e) Why did the Maharaja ban tiger hunting in the state?
(f) How was the skunk’s story different from the other stories narrated by Jack?
(g) Which words of her brother made a deep impression on Bama?
Answer.
(a) Gandhiji believed that the peasants were under the grip of fear. He felt that taking the Champaran case to the court f would be useless because actual relief for the peasants would come when they would be free from fear. So, his ultimate motive was to kill the fear in them.
(b) The peddler was never treated kindly by the world, which was why he was amused by the idea of the world to be a rattrap. He nurtured hard feelings towards the world by comparing it to a giant rattrap.
(c) Mukesh who hailed from the city of Dhaka was different
from other bangle makers of Firozabad because he liked to dream, unlike others who followed the family lineage of making bangles, he wanted to be a motor mechanic and drive cars.
(d) Franz was prepared for the test on participles. The chirping birds and sight of the Prussian soldiers were far more interesting to him than his attending the school. That was why he stayed out of the doors of the school to bask in the natures glory.
(e) The Maharaja wanted to prove that the prediction of the State astrologer was wrong for that purpose he restricted the hunting of tigers in all the tiger-rich forests of Pratibandapuram, so that he could hunt them down.
(f) Usually, the stories told by Jack were taken well by Jo. But she was not satisfied and convinced with the ending of the skunk’s story. She believed that the wizard should have hit back the skunks mommy and that the skunk should have smelled like roses.
(g) On narrating what happened while returning home, Bama’s elder brother told her, that although, people did not get’ to decide the family they were born into, they could outwith the indignities inflicted upon them if they were well read and successful. It was by educating themselves that they could attain a feeling of individuality that left a deep impression on her.

Question.10. Answer the following in about 100-125 words. Has Sophie met Danny Casey? What details of her meeting with Danny Casey did she narrate to her brother?
OR
Describe the precautions taken by the prison officers to prevent Evans from escaping.
Answer. No, Sophie had not met Dahny Casey in reality. One day, while drawing Geoff’s attention, Sophie narrated an imaginary story about accidentally meeting Danny Casey at the Royce’s. Geoff, however, refused to believe her. So, she describes Danny Casey’s physical appearance to make her brother believe her story. She told Geoff that she was also willing to get an autograph for little Derek, but she did not have a pen or a paper for the same. Then, Sophie claimed that the two of them talked about clothes at Royce’s. She ended her story by saying that Danny has promised to meet her again.
OR
Special precautions were taken by the prison staff to prevent Evan from escaping during his O-level German test. The test was to be taken where he was kept. A parson from St. Mary Mags was called to invigilate and to keep the prisoner incommunicado during the exam. Evans-was kept in the heavily guarded Recreational Block. There were two locked doors between his cell and the yard, which boasted of a high wall. All the prison officers were also on high alert. The Governor got a microphone installed in Evans’ cell, while Stephens kept, a hawk’s eye on Evans. Two prison officers, , Mr. Jackson and Mr. Stephens, thoroughly checked his cell for any sign of a possible escape. Even his razor, nail filer and mail scissors were taken away.

Question.11. Read the following and answer the question that follows:
The story “Deep Waters” has made you realize that with determination and preseverance one can accomplish the impossible. Write a paragraph in about 100 words words on how a positive attitude and courage will aid you to achieve success in life.
Answer. In the story “Deep waters”, the author over comes his childhood fear , of water through determination, perseverance and hard work. Thus, the story sends the message that with positive attitude and strength of will, one can accomplish everything in life. All of us are in the grip of fear. But fear, when conquered through courage, becomes victory which has its own charm. It might appear to be long and arduous journey, but it will definitely culminate in success. Douglas improved himself and was able to develop into a full-fledged swimmer. It gave him a feeling of victory and achievement in the end.

SET II

Note : Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in previous sets.

SECTION-B
(Advance Writing Skills)

Question.1. You are Smrithi Saran of Victoria Public School, Hyderabad.Your school has organized a Science Exhibition in connection with the. death anniversary of Ramanujam.Write a nbtice in not more than 50 words inviting students to participate in it. Provide all the necessary details.
OR
You want to sell off your motor bike which you have been using for five years, as you have decided to buy a car. Write an advertisement, in not more than 50 words, to be published under the classified columns of a national daily. Furnish all the necessary details.
Answer.
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Question.2. You are Sampreet, an educationist. You have noticed that the youth of today are often unable to cope with stress and become frustrated and bitter. Write a speech in 125-150 words to be delivered at a college function on ‘Youth, their problems and solutions.’
OR
After Independence India has seen a steep upward trend in the graph of corruption. The public has often become disgusted and disappointed. As Venkat, a well known journalist, write a speech in 150-200 words on ‘Corruption, its causes and solutions.
Answer.
Youth, Their Problems and Solutions
Good Morning ! I am Sampreet and, as an educationist it is my duty to throw light, on the disturbing trend of the youth becoming more and more frustrated in dealing with stress.
Aspirations are now high and with this the level of competition and peer pressure among the youth has been increasing with each passing day. The youth is either not yet mature or trained enough to handle so much stress and therefore, they ultimately get frustrated, easily commit suicide, road rage, hatred crimes, drug abuse, looting, rapes etc. At the slightest provocation, they hold out protests and demonstrations. The minimum desired level of tolerance is missing in them. They don’t see any harm violating the norms and fundamental rules.
The solution is a doddle one. The youth of today needs our unstinted support; it needs to know that, irrespective of the situation they are in; they are always loved by their parents, teachers and elders. They need to develop confidence in their capabilities. We need to remove the unnecessary pressure that our education system exerts on the young minds; it needs to be eased and, CCE is a positive step in this direction. Counselors can help the young generation understand and solve their problems. More job opportunities have to be. created; better recruitment processes need to be developed; and professional courses that equip them with necessary skills have to be designed.
The most important thing is to impart value based education so that they have high self-esteem, tolerance and patience and more importantly the zeal to create a clean and civilized society and to be good citizens.
OR
Corruption, its Causes and Solutions
Good morning, friends! I am Venkat. As a journalist and responsible citizen of India, it is my duty to shed light and apprise you, how corruption exists in almost every nook and corner of our country.
Corruption can be understood as misappropriation of government or public property or money. It is an unlawful and immoral act. Corruption has had a gradual growth in our country. How and why did corruption become so common in our country? India’s colonial past has contributed in flourishing corrupt practices. It is said that corruption cannot survive long in this world. Although with the increase in scientific technology and advancement of the nation, corruption still remains unbeatable. Also, it is not difficult to visualize. The Corrupter also has a relation with scarcity and corruption exists especially because of the vested interests and greed of the people in power.
It is the spasmodic snare of corruption which springs from all prodigality and dissipation. Whatever the reason may be, corruption is an ill practice that is seen as the major hindrance in the process of economic growth and modernization of the nation. The need for an anti-corruption bill like Jan Lokpal has long been discerned now. But, in a Democracy like India^ the power of the common man should not be underestimated. Constant vigil and intervention by the civil society is also required to bring positive changes in the country. Punishment must be increased and illegally confiscated wealth must be recovered. As aware citizens and of course as a united whole, we must overcome our fears and work towards bringing about a corruption free society.

SET III

Note : Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in previous sets.

SECTION-B
(ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS)

Question.1. You are Anoop/Aiya, the cultural secretary of your school.
As part of national heritage programme the school has decided to put up a show on ancient art forms. Write a notice to be put up on the school notice board inviting students to watch the show and encourage the artists. Write the notice in not more that 50 words.
OR
You would like to let out a portion of your independent house for office use. Write an advertisement for the classified coloumns of the local newspaper giving all the necessary details.Write the advertisement in not more than 50 words.
Answer.
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Question.4. On Teacher’s day, the badge holders of your school organized a grand celebration to honour the teachers of your school. As the head boy of the school, write a report on the celebration in 125-150 words.
OR
As you were travelling by train, you happened to witness an accident at an unmanned level crossing. As the reporter of a newspaper, write a report on the accident, including details of the number of people injured and the extent of damage caused.
Answer.
TEACHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
A Report by: Head boy
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of our former president, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, the badge holders of our school had organized a grand celebration on 5th September to honour the teachers of our school. The celebration took place in the assembly hall. The celebrations began at around 9.30 a.m. In the morning, senior students greeted the teachers warmly in a traditional way by putting tilak on their forehead ‘ and giving them rose sticks. The senior students were dressed up as teachers and played the role of different teachers. They counted the teacher’s efforts by praising them. After honouring all the teachers, the students performed activities like dance, drama, singing and speech. They also organized few games like musical chair, dodge ball, balloon game etc. to make the day memorable. Teachers were made to dance and sing. In the end teachers were provided a lavish lunch by the seniors. It was indeed a great celebration.
OR
ACCIDENT AT AN UNMANNED LEVEL CROSSING
BY: REPORTER
I witnessed a horrible sight of a train accident at an unmanned level crossing while going to Udaipur, near Chittor, a bus carrying nearly 45 people happened to cross the railway track when suddenly the train arrived. It happened to collide with one of the bogies of the train and overturned badly, 23 people were seriously injured and they were immediately taken to a nearby hospital by the locals. The bogie was also derailed. The extent of damage caused was not yet estimated. Due to this accident, the train got delayed and the schedule of the other trains of that route was also disturbed. It resulted into lot of inconvenience to the passangers. Government has set up an enquiry to probe into the matter. A sum of Rs. 5O,O0O was announced for all those injured.

Question.5. You are the Physical Education Instructor of All Saints School. You had placed an order for sports goods with Bat and Ball Enterprises. When the items arrived you found that some of them were defective. Write a letter to the Manager, Bat and Ball Enterprises, asking him to replace the defective items.
OR
You live in a crowded area in Mumbai. Unauthorized parking of vehicles in your area is causing a lot of inconvenience to the locals. Write a letter to the Police Commissioner of the District complaining against the practice. You are Rohan/ Rohini of Sakinaka, Mumbai.
Answer.
All Saints School
18th December, 20XX
The Manager
Bat and Ball Enterprises
Subject: Replacement of the defected Sports items
Sir,
It is to bring to your kind notice that one month ago our school placed an order for the following sports items : 5 Bats, 10 Balls, 3 Footballs, 3 Basketballs, 5 Badminton Racquets, etc. On the arrival of the goods. It was found that some of them were defective. The handle of the bats were cracked, the net of one of the badminton racquet was loose and the stitching of the football was not properly done. Therefore I request you to replace the defective items as soon as possible as the sports week of the school is approaching and the children are required to do the practice. I would be obliged if you kindly understand my problem and arrange for the early delivery.
Thanking You
Yours Sincerely,
Atul Sharma
(Physical Education Instructor)
OR
Sakinaka
Mumbai
24th August, 20XX
District Police Commissioner
Mumbai.
Subject: Unauthorized Parking of Vehicles
Dear Sir,
This is to draw your attention towards the problems faced due to unauthorized parking of the vehicles in our area. There is not a single day when the place is without disorder or free from trafifc jams. As it is a crowded place, there is inadequate parking space. It creates problems not only to the residents but also to the people who come to meet their relatives or for some other purpose. As it is a busy area, vehicles are parked all over in a haphazard manner. It often results in quarrel among people which displays the lack of civic sense in them also creating noise pollution. It is therefore necessary to take some action and provide the proper parking area to the residents as well as do some arrangements for the visitors too.
We all hope for an immediate action to get respite from this problem. ,
Thanking You
Yours Sincerely,
Rohini (Resident, Sakinaka)

SECTION C
(TEXT BOOKS AND LONG READING TEXT)

Question.10. What were Sophie’s plan for her future? Why would you call her dreams unrealistic ? (100-125 words)
OR
What benefits did Derry reap from his association with Mr. Lamb?
Answer. Sophie was a day dreamer although she belonged to a middle class family. She was blind to the bitter truth of life. She dreamt of an imaginary life, full of beautiful things in which she owned a boutique. She also dreamt of becoming an actress as there was a lot of money and fame in that profession. She wanted to be a fashion designer too. It can be said that she wanted to lead a lavish and grand life which was not possible. Her dreams were unrealistic in the sense that ultimately she would have to work in a biscuit factory. She only thought of impractical things. The house in which she lived was also not very good and her father was working hard to earn bread for the family. They entertained themselves by watching the United team’s matches. Thus, she wanted to achieve the impossible.
OR
Derry had no association with the outer world till he met Mr. Lamb. His meeting with Mr. Lamb was a turning point in his life. He learnt to live a respectful life and also appreciated Mr. Lamb’s attitude and outlook towards people and life. He realized his true worth. Mr. Lamb inspired him to face the world in spite of his disability. Derry’s thinking towards people and life completely changed and he became self-confident. Mr, Lamb successfully infused in him courage and the self-determination. He advised him to ignore the comments made by people on his physical impairment and enjoy beauty of life and nature. That was why Derry went back to Mr. Lamb’s garden in spite of his mother’s refusal. Now, Derry had understood the importance and true meaning of life and understanding himself better than before.

CBSE Previous Year Solved Papers Class 12 English Delhi 2015

August 22, 2018 by Bhagya 1 Comment

CBSE Previous Year Solved  Papers  Class 12 English Delhi 2015

  • CBSE Sample Papers
  • CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 English
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 English
  • Important Questions for Class 12 English

Time allowed : 3 hours                                                                                           Maximum Marks: 100
General Instructions :

  1. This paper is divided into three sections : A, B and C. All the sections are compulsory.
  2. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully.
  3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

SET I

SECTION —A
(READING)

Question.1. Read the passage given below carefully:

  1. For four days, I walked through the narrow lanes of the old city, enjoying the romance of being in a city where history still lives – in its cobblestone streets and in its people riding asses, carrying v-ine leaves and palm as they once did during . the time of Christ.
  2. This is Jerusalem, home to the sacred sites of Christianity, Islam and Judaism. This is the place that houses the church of the Holy Sepulchre, the place where Jesus was finally laid to rest. This is also the site of Christ’s crucifixion, burial and resurrection.
  3. Built by the Roman Emperor Constantine at the site of an earlier temple to Aphrodite, it is the most venerated Christian shrine in the world.. And justifiably so. Here, within the church, are the last five stations of the cross, the 10th station where Jesus was stripped of his clothes, the 11th where he was nailed to the cross, the 12th where he died on the cross, the 13th where the body was removed from the cross, and the 14th, his tomb.
  4. For all this weighty tradition, the approach and entrance to the church is nondescript. You have to ask for directions.
    Even to the devout Christian pilgrims walking along the Via Dolorosa – The Way of Sorrow first nine stations look clueless. Then a courtyard appears, hemmed in by other buildings and a doorway to one side. This leads to a vast area of huge stone architecture.
  5. Immediately inside the entrance is your first stop. It’s the stone of anointing: this is the place, according to Greek tradition, where Christ was removed from the cross. The Roman Catholics, however, believe it to be the spot where Jesus body was prepared for burial by Joseph.
  6. What happened next ? Jesus was buried. He was taken to a place outside the city of Jerusalem where other graves existed and there, he was buried in a cave. However, all that is long gone, destroyed by continued attacks and rebuilding; what remains is the massive – and impressive – Rotunda (a round building with a dome) that Emperor Constantine built. Under this, and right in the centre of the Rotunda, is the structure that contains the Holy Sepulchre.
  7.  “How do you know that this is Jesus tomb ?” I asked one of the pilgrims standing next to me. He was clueless, more interested, like the rest of them, in the novelty of it all and in photographing it, than in its history or tradition.
  8. At the start of the first century, the place was a disused quarry outside the city walls. According to the gospels, Jesus crucifixion occurred at a place, outside the city walls with graves nearby…….’. Archaeologists have discovered tombs from that era, so the site is compatible with the Biblical period.
  9. The structure at the site is a marble tomb built over the original burial chamber. It has two rooms, and you enter four at a time into the first of these, the Chapel of the Angel. Here the angle is supposed to have sat on a stone to recount Christ’s resurrection. A low door made of white marble, party worn away by pilgrims hands, leads to a smaller chamber inside. This is the ‘room of the tomb’, the place where Jesus was buried.
  10. We entered in single file. On my right was a large marble slab that covered the original rock bench on which the body of Jesus was laid. A woman knelt and prayed. Her eyes were wet with tears. She pressed her face against the slab to hide them, but it only made it worse.

I. On the basis of your understanding of this passage answer the following questions with the help of given options :
(a) How does Jerusalem still retain the charm of ancient era ?
(i) There are narrow lanes.
(ii) Roads are paved with cobblestones.
(iii) People can be seen riding assess.
(iv) All of the above.
(b) Holy Sepulchre is sacred to ————.
(i) Christianity.
(ii) Islam.
(iii) Judaism.
(iv) Both (i) and (iii).
(c) Why does one have to constantly ask for directions to the church ?
(i) Its lanes are narrow.
(ii) Entrance to the church is nondescript.
(iii) People are not tourist-friendly.
(iv) Everyone is lost in enjoying the romance of the place.
(d) Where was Jesus buried ?
(i) In a cave.
(ii) At a place outside the city.
(iii) In the Holy Sepulchre
(iv) Both (i) and (ii)
Answer.
(a) (iv) All of the above.
(b) (iv) Both (i) and (ii)
(c) (ii) Entrance to the church is nondescript.
(d) (iv) Both (i) and (ii).

II. Answer the following questions briefly:
(e) What is the Greek belief about the ‘stone of anointing’ ?
(f) Why did Emperor Constantine build the Rotunda ?
(g) What is the general attitude of the pilgrims ?
(h) How is the site compatible with the Biblical period ?
(i) Why did the pilgrims enter the room of the tomb in a single file ?
(j) Why did a woman try to hide her tears ?
(k) Find words from the passage which mean the same as:
(i) A large grave (para 3)
(ii) Having no interesting features/dull (para 4)
Answer.
(e) According to the Greek belief, the stone of anointing is a place where Christ was removed from the cross.
(f) Emperor Constantine built Rotunda to safeguard the Holy Sepulchre and the remaining structure around it.
(g) Pilgrims have a very casual attitude and they are completely unaware about the history and tradition. They are more into capturing pictures and appreciating the novelty of the church. .
(h) According to the gospels, Jesus Crucifixion occurred at a place outside the city walls with graves nearby…’ and as the archaeologists have discovered tombs from the Biblical era, the site is compatible.
(i) ‘Room of the tomb is a very small place, hence the pilgrims entered in a single file.
(j) The woman knelt down to pray looking at the large marble slab and wanted to hide her tears as she became very sentimental.
(k) (i) Tomb.
(ii) Nondescript.

Question.2. Read the passage given below:

  1. We often make all things around us the way we want them. Even during our pilgrimages we have begun to look for whatever makes our heart happy, gives comfort to our body and peace to the mind. It is as if external solutions will fulfil our needs, and we do not want to make any special efforts even in our spiritual search. Our mind is resourceful — it works to find short cuts in simple and easy ways.
  2. Even pilgrimages have been converted into tourism opportunities. Instead, we must awaken our conscience and souls and understand the truth. Let us not tamper with our own nature of that of the Supreme.
  3. All our cleverness is rendered ineffective when nature does a dance of destruction. Its fury can and will wash away all imperfections. Indian culture, based on Vedic treatises, assists in human evolution, but we are using our entire energy in distorting these traditions according to our convenience instead of making efforts to make ourselves worthy of them.
  4. The irony is that humans are not even aware of the complacent attitude they have allowed themselves to sink to. Nature is everyone’s Amma and her fierce blows will sooner or later corner us and force us to understand this truth. Earlier, pilgrimages to places of spiritual significance were rituals that were undertaken when people became free from their worldly duties. Even now some seekers take up this pious religious journey as a path to peace and knowledge. Anyone travelling with this attitude feels and travels with only a few essential items that his body can carry. ‘Pilgrims traditionally travelled light, on foot, eating light, dried chickpeas and fruits or whatever was available. Pilgrims of olden days did not feel the need to stay in special AC bedrooms, or travel by luxury cars or indulge themselves with delicious food and savouries.
  5. Pilgrims traditionally moved ahead, creating a feeling of belonging towards all, conveying a message of brotherhood among all they came across whether in small caves, ashrams or local settlements. They received the blessings and congregations of yogis and mahatmas in return while conducting the dharma of their pilgrimage. A pilgrimage is like penance of sadhana to stay near nature and to experience a feeling of oneness with it, to keep the body healthy and fulfilled with the amount of food, while seeking freedom from attachments and yet remaining happy while staying away from relatives and associates.
  6. This is how a pilgrimage should be, rather than making it like a picnic by taking a large group along and living in comfort, packing in entertainment, and tampering with environment. What is worse is giving a boost to the ego of having had a special darshan. Now alms are distributed, charity done while they brag about their spiritual experiences !
  7. We must embark on our spiritual journey by first understanding the grace and significance of a pilgrimage and following it up with the prescribed rules and rituals – this is what translates into the ultimate and beautiful medium of spiritual evolution. There is no justification for tampering with nature.
  8. A pilgrimage is symbolic of contemplation, meditation and acceptance, and is a metaphor for the constant growth or movement and love for nature that we should hold in our hearts.
  9. This is the truth !

I. On the basis of your understanding of the above passage answer the questions that- follow with the help of given options:
(a) How can a pilgrim keep his body healthy ?
(i) By travelling light
(ii) By eating small amount of food
(iii) By keeping free from attachments
(iv) Both (i) and (ii)
Answer. (iii) By keeping free from attachment.

(b) How do we satisfy our ego ?
(i) By having a special darshan
(ii) By distributing alms
(iii) By treating it like a picnic
(iv) Both (i) and (ii)
Answer. (iv) Both (i) and (ii)

II. Answer the following as briefly as possible :
(c) What change has taken place in our attitude towards pilgrimages ?
Answer. Earlier pilgrimages were a penance to stay near nature and did not require luxury rooms and big cars to travel, now they have become more of a tourism opportunity where people go for a picnic.

(d) What happens when pilgrimages are turned into picnics
Answer. When pilgrimages turn into picnics, the entire significance of pilgrimage as a sadhana is lost. It becomes more of a social gathering, a life of comfort and a boost to ego, where pilgrims brag about charity and their special darshan.

(e) Why ate we complacent in our spiritual efforts ?
Answer. Pilgrimages are no more of travelling on foot and living in the ashrams with basic necessities, it has become a picnic with all the comfort, AC rooms, travelling by car with a large group to have all the fun and entertainment. Hence, we are complacent in our spiritual efforts.

(f) How does nature respond when we try to be clever with it ?
Answer . We are ruining our bodies because of the extra comfort that we are adapting our bodies into. We are not making any efforts to -make our body work and adjust in adverse conditions rather making it all the more tender. Nature is just like everyone’s Amma and would act destructive by affecting our health etc. sooner or later and force us to’ understand this truth.

(g) In olden days with what attitude did people go on a pilgrimage ?
Answer . In olden days, pilgrimages were more of a sadhna to love people, stay close to the nature, understand it, stay healthy and eat healthy. It was also for seeking freedom from attachment. It was not to adhere to materialistic pleasure and live a luxurious life.

(h) What message does the passage convey to the prilgrims ?
Answer. It conveys that pilgrimages are a religious connotation and undertaken for ritualistic purposes, to understand .the realities of life, to stay close to nature and should not be taken as a tourism opportunity where you gather a large group, enjoy almost all the luxuries and make a life rest upon only comfort. You should learn to live in hardships and only basic things needed for survival.

(i) Find words from the passage which mean the same as the following:
(i) made/turned (para 3)
(ii) very satisfied (para 4).
Answer . (i) Rendered (ii) Complacent.

Question.3. Read the passage given below:
It is surprising that sometimes we don’t listen to what people say to us. We hear them, but we don’t listen to them. I was curious to know how hearing is different from listening. I had thought both were synonyms, but gradually, I realized there is a big difference between the two words.
Hearing is a physical phenomenon. Whenever somebody speaks, the sound waves generated reach you, and you definitely hear whatever is said to you. However, even if you hear something, it doesn’t always mean that you actually understand whatever is being said. Paying attention to whatever you hear means you are really listening. Consciously using your mind to understand whatever is being said is listening.
Diving deeper, I found that listening is not only hearing with attention, but is much more than that. Listening is hearing with full attention, and applying our mind. Most of the time, we listen to someone, but our minds are full of needless chatter and there doesn’t seem to be enough space to accommodate what is being spoken.
We come with a lot of prejudices and preconceived notions about the speaker or the subject on which he/she is talking. We pretend to listen to the speaker, but deep inside, we sit in judgement and are dying to pronounce right or wrong, true or false, yes or no. Sometimes, we even come prepared with a negative mindset of proving the speaker wrong. Even if the speaker says nothing harmful, we are ready to pounce on him with our own version of things.
What we should ideally do is listen first with full awareness. Once, we do that, we can decide whether we want to make a judgement or not. Once, we do that, communication will be perfect and our interpersonal relationship will become so much better. Listening well doesn’t mean one has to say the right thing at the right moment. In fact, sometimes if words are left unspoken, there is a feeling of tension and negativity. Therefore, it is better to speak out your mind, but do so with awareness after listening to the speaker with full concentration.
Let’s look at this in another way. When you really listen, you imbibe not only what is being spoken, but you also understand what is not spoken as well. Most of the time we don’t really listen even to people who really matter to us. That’s how misunderstandings grow among families, husbands and wives, brothers and sisters.

On the basis of your reading of the above passage make notes on it, using headings and sub-headings. Use recognizable abbreviations (wherever necessary – minimum four) and a format you consider suitable. Also supply an appropriate title to it.
Answer.
1. Listening Vs. Hearing
1.1 Difference between the two synonyms
1.2 Hearing but not listening
1.3 Paying attention
1.4 Hearing as a physical phenomenon
1.5 Consciously using your mind
1.6 Mind full of needless chatter
1.7 Accommodating what is said
2. Judgement about the speaker
2.1 Prejudiced and preconceived notions
2.2 Neg. mindset
2.3 Proving our ver. of things right
3. Ideal way of listening
3.1 Listen first
3.2 Listen with awareness ,
3.3 Think before you judge .
3.4 Words unspoken leave a feeling of’ tension and negativity
3.5 Speak your mind out
4. Listening to understand people
4.1 Imbibe what is not spoken
4.2 Times when we don’t listen to people who matter
4.3 Triggers misunderstanding
List of abbreviations used
1. Vs. — Versus
2. Neg. – Negative
3. Ver. – Version
4. Don’t — Do not
Title- Listening Versus Hearing
Write a summary of the passage in about 80 words.
Answer . Sometimes, we hear people but do not listen to them attentively. The difference between the two synonyms is that one is a physical phenomenon while the other is a conscious use of mind.
We, as listeners, often have preconceived notions about the speaker. We come prepared with a negative mindset, tend to prove them wrong and pounce our own version of things Ideally, we should listen to them, understand their perception and stop judging them in order to avoid misunderstandings.

SECTION-B
(Writing Skills)

Question.4. Every year in the central park of the city a flower show is held in the month of February. Your school has received a circular from the District Collector inviting your students to visit it. Write a notice in about 50 words informing the students about the show and advising them to go and enjoy it. You are Navtej/Navita, Head Boy/Head Girl, Sunrise Public School, Surat.
OR
Sarvo days Education Society, a charitable organization is coming to your school to- distribute books among the needy students. As Head Boy/Head Girl, Sunrise Public School, Surat, write a notice in about 50 words asking such students to drop the lists of books they need in the box kept outside the Principal’s office. You are Navtej/ Navita.
Answer.
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OR
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Question.5. Recently you went to your native village to visit your grandparents. You saw that some of the children in the age group 5-14 (the age at which they should have been at school) remained at home, were working in the fields or simply loitering in the streets.
Write a letter in 120-150 words to the editor of a national daily analysing the problem and offering solutions to it. You are Navtej/Navita, M-114 Mount Kailash, Kanpur.
OR
When cricket teams go abroad the members are allowed to take their wives, even friends along with them. Does this fact distract them or help them to focus on their game in a better way ? If it is good, why don’t we allow our athletes to enjoy the same privilege ?
Write a letter to editor of a national daily in 120-150 words giving your views on the issue. You are Navtej/Navita, M-l 14 Mount Kailash, Kanpur.
Answer.
M-l 14, Mount Kailash
Kanpur
3 March, 2015
The Editor,
The Times of India,
Kanpur
Subject: Pathetic condition of children
Dear Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the government and NGOs towards the large population of children not attending school. Children are the future of any country and a country that does not take care of this valuable resource suffers later. A successful nation is that which makes its youth strong enough to lift this mighty responsibility on their shoulders. Unfortunately, this is not the case in our country. Education, which is a necessity, is still a luxury here. Poor people hesitate to send their children to school. On a recent visit to a village,
I could not help but notice the sheer amount of children who should have been in the school, but were not. Children in the age group of. 5-14 are supposed to attend school to make a bright future. But in the villages, they are either seen loitering around or helping their parents in the fields, which is a very painful and depressing situation.
It is high time that the government and the NGOs take up the issue seriously and implement measures to solve it. Besides, literate villagers can also help by starting makeshift schools to educate the children till reforms are made by the government.
Yours sincerely,
Navita
OR
M-114, Mount Kailash
Kanpur
3 March, 2015
The Editor,
The Times of India,
Kanpur
Subject: Pathetic condition of children Dear Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I ‘ would like to express my views on the difference in the status of Cricketers and Athletes.
Cricket is a very popular game in India and Cricketers are idolised. The public as well as the officials are willing to give special privileges to them. The extent of their love is such that rules are easily bent for them. Cricketers are allowed to take their families with them when they go on tours, irrespective of the fact that this may distract them while playing. But when it comes to other games, Indian Government becomes rather stingy and the players do not get the same treatment. Why do we have two policies ? I believe, this is because Cricket and Cricketers are worshipped, while the other games and their players are ignored. Even the finances that are allotted to these games are either too less or are utilised by the officers themselves.
The perspective of India needs a revolution and all the games need equal treatment, after all they all bring glory to the country. Government needs to implement measures to ‘ keep all the games at par.
Yours sincerely,
Navtej

Question.6. Mobile phone of today is no longer a mere means of communication. Music lovers are so glued to it that they don’t pay attention even to the traffic while crossing the roads. This leads to accidents sometimes even fatal ones. Write a speech in 150-200 words to be delivered in the morning assembly advising the students to be careful in the use of mobile phone otherwise it is a very useful gadget. Imagine you are the Principal of your school.
OR
Power shortage has become a norm even in the Metropolitan Cities. One way to face this situation is by Preventing the wastage of power.
Write a speech in 150-200 words on the importance of power in our daily life and how to save power at school and at home. Imagine that you are the Principal of your school.
Answer. Mobile and Its Ill-Effects “I fear the day when technology surpasses human interaction, we will have a generation of idiots”.
My deaf students’, a very good morning to one and all. You might have already guessed why I quoted Albert Einstein. Yes, I am talking about the mania that has gripped i this generation. I couldn’t help but notice youngsters swimming so deep in the waves of the gimmicks that these gadgets offer, that they are unconcerned about the surroundings. Just the other day, I read in a newspaper that a girl in New York fell off the harbour because she was too involved in her phone to notice where she was going. Even while crossing roads, children don’t seem to notice the oncoming cars. And music lovers always have earphones plugged in and they don’t seem to hear the blaring horns of the traffic. A lot of youngsters are dying even before they see the dawn of adulthood. And if they are lucky enough to survive, they have to live-with a disability for the rest of their lives due to the accident.
Children, you should understand that you have a bright life ahead if you adhere to safety. Gadgets are for our help and convenience, not to lead us to death trap. Stay safe children, and make your parents proud, not sorry.
Thank You.
OR
Saving Power
Good morning to one and all!
The dwindling resources of today are giving all of us nightmares , and the scariest one is loss of electricity. It won’t be long before we are plunged into darkness and that too because of .our own foolishness. Though electricity can be generated, it is not easy to do so and this fact needs to be recognized and realized at the earliest. We dread power failure but do nothing to save power so that we may not face such a situation. It is high time we started saving power, not only at school but at home too. Saving electricity will save fossil fuel too. We should switch off the lights and fans when not in use. We all should make use of the daylight to do most of our chores and not forget to check the switches before we leave the room.
Remember, power needs to be saved and used efficiently for future use. Wasting power is going to leave us powerless in the future and I am sure no one would like that. So, children please heed my advice and save electricity. Set an example for others in doing so and lead the country to a brighter future.
Thank you and wish you a power full day.

Question.7.In the year to come (if you have not already done this year) you are going to celebrate your 18th birthday. Write an article in 150-200 words on the joys and responsibilities of being eighteen. You are Navtej/Navita.
OR
Write an article in 150-200 words on how we can make India a carefree and enjoyable place for women when they can go wherever they like to without any fear of being stared at, molested or discriminated against. You are Navtej/ Navita.
Answer. Responsibility and J6y of Being 18
By — Navita/Navtej
Turning 18 is a big deal, not just from a parent’s emotional perspective, but legally too. Eighteen is a magic birthday, a milestone into adulthood accompanied by great privileges as well as serious legal implications. At 18, a teen can vote, buy a house or marry his high school sweetheart. He can also go
to jail, get sued, gamble away his/her tuition via online poker, and make terrible stock market investments — just like you. That’s because an 18-year-old is considered an adult in nearly every state in our union.
Some teens think it’s acceptable to get out of control just because they’re of the legal age. It’s not OK. I think being 18 years old should make teens become more responsible and mature instead of careless and stupid. At 18, you have to be more accountable for your actions, so doing crazy things should not be an option. At that age, people expect more from you because you’re not a child any more. You’re considered an adult. You’re at the age when you can start working, get your own apartment or go off to college and live alone. The age of 18 is a transition from your young adult years to adulthood. You have to be conscientious; it’s not the start of your wild years where you get crazy just because you’re legal. You can still have fun, but remember that people are watching. You’ll still make mistakes as you try to find your way, but don’t forget everything you were taught.
The law is harsher on legal teens than minors, so you should keep that in mind. Being legal and grown up are two different things. Have fun while you’re young and live life to the fullest, but make wise decisions and choices because it will affect your future.
Why shouldn’t you be able to do crazy things when you’re 18 ? As long as you’re not doing anything illegal, no one can really bother you. I’m not saying you should go out and crash a car or get arrested, but you should take advantages of being an adult and really celebrate the moment. ,
Also, if doing crazy things at the age of 18 is legal, then- I don’t think it’s that “crazy”. For example, you can buy cigarettes when you’re 18 what’s so crazy about that ?
May be in your parents point of view things like smoking, getting a tattoo or gambling all your money away is crazy and irresponsible, but they aren’t necessarily against the law. At the age of 18, you can do whatever you want. However, if you make the wrong move, you should also be adult enough to face the consequences. One thing to remember is that if you still live,with your parents, you have to abide by their rules. So if they say no, you might want to listen to them, so you don’t end up on the streets.
As long as you’re safe and smart about what you decide to do when you reach the legal age, then go ahead and go crazy. Be adventurous ! You only live once.
OR
How Safe are Women ?
By Navtej/Navita
One woman killed for dowry, minor raped by an acquaintance, eve-teasing in broad day light, road r,age leads to death of a woman driver – these are the headlines of everyday newspaper and horrendous reality of living in the capital city of India. On one hand we talk of women liberation and on the other, we are so cruel to them. Is this humanity,What Indianness is ail about ? The land where women are considered to be the manifestation of goddess Durga and Shakti, there they are worshipped in so many forms, should witness such ghastly crimes against women—folk is shocking.
What is surprising is that these incidents occur in big cities, where most of the people are educated and broad-minded, having an understanding and being aware as compared to rural India where houring an women in any case are not liberated.
It’s high time that awareness is created amongst people; organization of the Police Force is done on such humanitarian issues. We should stop treating these women as an object but rather look at them as home makers, mothers, sisters, colleagues and friends. With increasing pressures on family life, with increasing education and awareness, it is evident that women need to work. We all like money and comfort, then isn’t it our duty to make their safety our prime concern? We must consider safety options for them, increase police patrolling in lonely places and sensitive areas like colleges,hostels and universities. Women police and personnel should be mobilized and women should be given training in Self-Defence and Martial Arts. Police should adopt sensitive approach in handling cases of atrocities against women, so that women can come out to lodge complaints more openly. Punishments should be given for heinous crimes like rape and dowry deaths. All these measures, if heeded can go a long way in making life of women safer and better.

SECTION – C
(Literature : Text Books and Long Reading Texts)

Question.8. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow
I saw my mother,
beside me,
doze, open mouthed, her face
ashen like that
of a corpse and realized with
pain
that she was as old as she
looked but soon
put that thought away,……
(a) What worried the poet when she looked at her mother ?
(b) Why was there pain in her realization ?
(c) Why did she put that thought away ?
(d) Identify the figure of speech used in these lines.
OR
Far far from gusty waves these children’s faces.
Like rootless weeds, the hair torn round their pallor:
The tall girl with her weighed-down head.
(a)Who are these children ?
(b) What does the poet mean by ‘gusty waves’ ?
(c) What has possibly weighed-down the tall girl’s head ?
(d) Identify the figure of speech used in these lines.
Answer .
(a) The poet was worried about her mother’s advancing age.
(b) There was pain in the poet’s realization because her mother now looked as old as she was, her bodily infirmities that come with old age were visible on her face and she was fast approaching her death. –
(c) The poet put that thought away because she would not be
able to go through with her plan of travelling away from home if she continued to dwell on her mother’s old age. (as old as she looked)
(d) The figure of speech used is a simile.
OR
(a) The children referred to in the poem are slum children who attend an elementary school in that slum.
(b) “Gusty waves refers” to the sea and its waves. It is to
denote that the children were far away from the presence of nature and sinking further and further into a hopeless mire in spite of receiving education. ;
(c) The tall girl’s head is possibly weighed-down by the troubles and tribulations of living out her life in abject poverty and thinking of a future within the hopeless confines of a slum.
(d) The figure of speech is a simile. (Like rootless weeds)

Question.9. Answer any four of the following in 30-40 words each:
(a) Who occupied the back benches in the class room on the day of the last lesson ? Why ?
Answer . The villagers occupied the back benches in the classroom because they had come to know about the new order that has come from Berlin. They sat down on the back benches as it was their way of thanking their teacher who had devoted his life for the welfare of the society. They also felt sorry as they had ignored the school and the lessons.

(b) Why did Douglas mother recommend that he should learn swimming at the YMCA swimming pool ?
Answer . When Douglas was ten or eleven years old, he decided to learn swimming. He chose YMCA pool because it was safe and his mother had also warned him to learn swimming in this pool. Yakima River was full of danger and she warned Douglas against it by reminding him of every drowning incident in this river.

(c) What will counting up to twelve and keeping still help us achieve ?
Answer . Counting up to twelve and keeping still helps us to introspect. We will be able to find our inner-self, think and redetermine our future for the betterment of ourselves as well as environment in which we live. It is necessary for creating a feeling of mutual understanding among men. This way people will be together in sudden strangeness and it would be an exotic moment.

(d) What does a thing of beauty do for us ?
Answer . Beautiful things are good for mind as well as soul. They give us aesthetic pleasure and permanent joy. Its beauty increases forever. They divert our mind from all the ugly things of the world. They allow us to find a ray of hope even in despair, sorrow and sufferings.

(e) Which do you think is a better ending of Roger Skunk’s story, Jo’s or her father’s ? Why ?
Answer. Jo wanted the story to have another end in which wizard should hit the mommy by his magic wand because for her the smell of roses was awful. Jo thought that Roger was the hero of the story so he must not look ugly or stinky. Jo’s perspective on life was different from her father’s.
Whereas her father thought the different way. He wanted 1 to convey that for a mother, her son never smells bad. The adults’ world is full of hardships and they had to face the reality of life.
His ending may not be very pleasing but is realistic and he wanted to highlight the fact that for a mother, her child is always an object of love. His smell makes no difference. Thus, the original ending is acceptable.

(f) What could the Governor have done to securely bring Evans back to the prison from the ‘Golden Lion’ ?
Answer. The governor was extra careful at every place \ except in the end. He took all the steps and precautions for not letting Evan escape anyway. He got success also to bring Evan back to the prison from Golden Lion but in the end acted foolishly. He could not judge Evan’s cleverness. He should understand that Evans could not go out of the cell in Mcleery’s disguise. McLeery was found injured and covered with blood in the cell. No one took the pain to check the identity of the injured. It was Evans himself. Further, when Evans was arrested and handcuffed, he was made to sit in the police van. But the van and – driver’s identification was not done and Evans was able to escape.

Question.10. Answer the following in 120-150 words :
Giving a bribe is evil practice. How did the Tiger King ‘ bribe the British officer to save his kingdom ? How do you view this act of his ?
OR
Dr. Sadao was a patriotic Japanese as well as a dedicated surgeon. How could he honour both the values ?
Answer.
The Tiger King dispatched a telegram to a famous British Company of jewellers in Calcutta to send samples of expensive diamond rings of different designs. Some fifty rings arrived and the king sent the entire lot to the British officer’s wife. The king and his minister had expected that the D.uraisani would choose one or two rings and send the rest back. However, it turned out that the Duraisani had kept the entire lot and t replied with a thank you note for the gifts. In two days, a bill for three lakh rupees came from the British jewellers, which the Maharaja was happy to pay because he had managed to retain his kingdom. This act of the king sheds light on the deplorable practice of bribery that perpetuates the vicious cycle of corruption, especially considering the fact that the king had personal interests to protect rather than the welfare of his kingdom.
OR
Dr. Sadao Hoki was not only a trained Surgeon but also a fervent patriot who dedicated himself to the cause of serving his country in wartime through Scientific Research. However, the dilemma that Sadao faced in lieu of the arrival of the wounded enemy soldier on his doorstep was a clash between his duties as a doctor and that of a citizen of a particular nation. Sadao remarked that if the. man had been whole and uninjured, then he would not have faced any difficulty in turning him over to the police. However, the fact that he was wounded, complicated this issue because as a doctor, Sadao had taken the oath to put his professional duties first and serve mankind as a whole, without any discrimination on the basis of nationality. But he was able to protect his patriotism by informing the General about the matter. In this way, he balanced both of his values by tending the soldier and helping him escape at the end, while having informed the General about his presence.

Question.11. Answer the following in 120-150 words :
Describe the difficulties the bangle makers of Firozabad have to face in their lives.
OR
The peddler declined the invitation of the” ironmaster but accepted the one from Edla. Why ?
Answer. Every family in Firozabad was engaged in the task of making bangles. It was the centre of India’s glass-blowing industry, where families had spent generations working around furnaces, welding glass and making bangles for apparently all the women in the country. The circumstances that kept them in this trade were the vicious circle of middlemen who wpuld interfere if the young men tried to form a cooperative. Moreover, these youngsters would be hauled up by the police, beaten and dragged to jail for doing something illegal, while it was the middlemen who performed such practices. There was no leader among them who could help them see things differently. Their fathers were as tired as they and continued to sink in the mire of an endless spiral of poverty, apathy, greed and injustice. The bangle seller’s families were caught in a web of poverty, burdened by the stigma of the caste into which they were born and simultaneously suffered under the oppressive regime of a vicious circle of sahukars, middlemen, policemen, bureaucrats and politicians. Together they ‘ imposed a baggage on the children born into such families, from which’they could not free themselves. ‘
OR
Edla proved to be much more persuasive than her father in dealing with the peddler. His gentle behavior and kind treatment managed to, effect a monumental change in the latter. Although Edla had misgivings, she convinced her father to let the peddler stay and revelled in the opportunity to actually help a poor, hungry, homeless man, who was always chased away by everyone. She wanted him to enjoy a day of peace and partake in the Christmas festivities. She was kind, sympathetic and friendly with the stranger, taking hold of his hand and leading him to the dinner table, thus, making him a part of her family, at least for a day. It was this act of kindness that helped the peddler change himself. Besides, before leaving, he left a Christmas present for her and signed it as Captain Von Stahle.

Question.12. Answer the following in 120-150 words :
Describe the ironical situation in which Silas Mamer had to leave Lantern Yard.
OR
Within a few days of his arrival in Iping, people became suspicious of Griffin. Why ?
Answer . Lantern Yard was a place where Silas Marner had lived a successful life. He worked as a weaver and was betrothed to a young servant-woman, Sarah. He had a social life and also a best friend named William Dane. However, it was in this cheerful place of Lantern Yard that Silas became the victim of an evil plot hatched by his best friend William Dane, whom Silas hardly ever found any reason to suspect. William had gradually developed an intimacy with Sarah. It was William who had secredy used Silas’ pocket-knife to accuse him of stealing the dead senior deacon’s church bag. Honest Silas asked the minister to get his house checked. Cunning William pretended to find the church bag tucked behind a chest of drawers in Silas’ house. Silas was thus, proven guilty. It was ironical that the place where Silas used to be most happy, was also the place which he had to leave in unpleasant circumstances.
OR
The stranger’s arrival in Iping created a curious impression on the residents of the village. Although there had been a number of skirmishes with Mrs. Hall on matters of domestic discipline, Griffin used to override her objections with extra payment. He did not even go to church and there was no difference in his costume to tell a Sunday apart from other days. He worked fitfully and some days he would come down early and be continuously busy. On other days, he would rise late, pace his room, fret audibly for hours, smoke and sleep in the armchair by the fire,Communication with the world beyond, was not in his itinerary. His temper was uncertain, he had the manner of a man suffering under almost unendurable provocation and once or twice things were snapped, torn, crushed or broken in spasmodic gusts of violence. He rarely went anywhere by daylight but at twilight he would go out muffled up to render himself invisible, whether it was cold or not. He chose the loneliest paths and those mostly overshadowed by trees or banks. His goggling spectacles and ghastly bandaged face under the penthouse of his hat, came with a surprising suddenness out of the dark upon one or two home going labourers. He came across as a bogeyman to children. All this made people’ suspicious of him.

Question.13. Answer the following in 120-150 words :
Describe Dolly Winthrop as the most lovable character in George Eliot’s ‘Silas Mamer’.
OR
Attempt a character sketch of Marvel.
Answer . Winthrop was a woman of scrupulous conscience. She was a dutiful woman. She used to rise at half-past four and start her day’s work. Yet, she maintained a sweet temper. Though she was good-looking and had a fresh complexion, she liked dwelling upon the saddest and more serious elements of life. It was this reason that Silas’ unfortunate incident of his, gold getting stolen drew her sympathy. She visited Silas on Sunday afternoon carrying some lard-cakes to lift his spirit. She extended her help to the people of Raveloe whenever they needed. Thus, whether it was illness or death in a family, or when leeches were to be applied or when there was disappointment in a monthly nurse, Dolly Winthrop was the person whom the people of Raveloe thought of first.
OR
Thomas Marvel was a large man of flexible appearance. He had a nose of cylindrical protrusion, a fluctuating mouth and a bristly beard. His figure was well-rounded and his short limbs accentuated this propensity towards a rotund figure. He dressed in the attire of a bachelor. Marvel was one day sitting by himself and contemplating upon the poor condition of his shoes, when he encountered the Invisible Man as the voice, who succeeded in bullying him into becoming his reluctant accomplice. Marvel was distraught and harried by this time with the Invisible Man. He wanted to be let out and continually offered his resignation, but to no avail. The Invisible’ Man wanted to use him as a tool. However, Marvel was not willing to be made a tool and he decided to snivel and grovel his way out of his predicament. He became the chink in the armour, for the Invisible. Man as he held the key to the three manuscript books that would help the latter perpetuate his state of invisibility. If Marvel hadn’t turned on the Invisible Man and given himself up to the police, the Invisible Man would not have been apprehended in his demonic task of unleashing a reign of terror. Eventually, Thomas Marvel became the landlord of a little inn near Port Stowe and retained his ill-begotten ownership over the Invisible Man’s prized possessions.

CBSE previous Year Solved Papers Class 12 English Delhi 2010

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CBSE previous Year Solved  Papers  Class 12 English  Delhi 2010

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Time allowed : 3 hours                                                                                           Maximum Marks: 100
General Instructions :

  1. This paper is divided into three sections : A, B and C. All the sections are compulsory.
  2. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully.
  3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

SET I

SECTION —A
(READING)

Question.1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

  1.  Today’s woman is a highly self-directed person, alive to the sense of her dignity and the importance of her functions in the private domestic domain and the public domain of the world of work. Women are rational in approach, careful in handling situations and want to do things as best as possible. The Fourth World Conference of Women, held in Beijing in September 1995, had emphasized that no enduring solution of society’s most threatening social, economic and political problems could be found without the participation and empowerment of the women. The 1995, World Summit for Social Development had also emphasized the pivotal role of women in eradicating poverty and mending the social fabric.
  2.  The Constitution of India had conferred on women equal rights and opportunities – political, social, educational and of employment – with men. Because of the oppressive traditions, superstitions, exploitation and corruption, a majority of women are not allowed to enjoy the rights and opportunities, bestowed on them. One of the major reasons for this state of affairs is the lack of literacy and awareness among women. Education is the main instrument through which we can narrow down, the prevailing inequality and accelerate the process of economic and political change in the status of women. ‘
  3.  The role of women in a society is very important. Women’s education is the key to a better life in the future. A recent World Bank study says that educating girls is not a charity, it is good economics and if developing nations are to eradicate poverty, they must educate the girls. The report says, that the economic and social returns on investments in education of the girls considerably affect the Human Development Index of the nation. Society would progress only if the status of women is respected and the presence of an educated woman in the family would ensure education of the family itself. Education and empowerment of women are closely related.
  4. Women’s education has not received due care and attention from the planners and policy makers. The National Commission for women has rightly pointed out that even after 50 years of Independence, women continue to be treated as .the single-largest group of backward citizens of India. The role of women in overall development has not been fully understood nor has it been given its full weight
    in the struggle to eliminate poverty, hunger, injustice and inequality at the national level. Even, when we are at the threshold of the 21st century, our society still discriminates against women in matters of their rights and privileges and prevents them from participating in the process of national and societal progress. Various committees and commissions have been constituted before and after Independence to evaluate the progress in women’s education and to suggest ways and means to enhance the status of women. The female literacy rate has gone up in the 20th century from 0.6 percent in 1901 to 39.29 percent in 1991 but India still possesses the largest number of illiterate women in the world. The Female Literacy Index for the year 1991 shows that there are eight states which fall below the national average. The most populous states of the country, UP, MP, Bihar and Rajasthan fall in the category of most backward states as far as female literacy is concerned. .
  5.  The prevailing cultural norms of gender behaviour and . the perceived domestic and reproductive roles of women tend to affect the education of the.girls. Negative attitude towards sending girls to schools, restrictions on their mobility, early marriage, poverty and illiteracy of parents affect the girls’ participation in education.
  6.  Women’s political empowerment got a big boost with the Panchayati Raj Act of 1993 which gave them 30 percent reservation in Village Panchayats, Block samities and Zila Parishads throughout the country. The National Commission for women was also set up in 1992, to act as a lobby for women’s issues.
  7.  The educational system is the only institution which can counteract the deep foundations of inequality of sexes that are built in the minds of people through the socialisation process. Education, is the most important instrument of human resource development. Educational system should be used to revolution is  the traditional attitudes and inculcate new values of equality.

(a) (i) Mention any two attributes of a modem woman.
Answer : (i) Women are careful in handling situations.
(ii) They are rational in their approach.
(ii) Why is women’s participation and empowerment
considered necessary ?
Answer : Society’s most threatening social, economic and political problem’s solution could not be found without the participation and empowerment of women.
(iii) Which factors adversely affect the education of
girls ?
Answer : The prevailing cultural norms of gender bias ness and the perceived domestic and reproductive roles of women tend to affect the education of the girls.
(iv) What benefits did the women get with the enactment of the Panchayat Raj Act of 1993 ?
Answer: The women got 30% reservation in village Panchayats, Block samities and Zila parishads, throughout the country with the enactment of the Panchayat Raj Act of 1993.
(v) By what process can we remove the sense of inequality of sexes from the minds of the people ?
Answer : The educational system is the only institution which can remove the sense of inequality of sexes from the minds of the people through the socialisation process.
(b) Pick out words from the passage which mean the same as each of the following:
(i) Gruel and unfair (para 2)
Answer: oppressive
(ii) Remove (para 3)
Answer: eradicate
(iii) full of people (para 4)
Answer: populous

Question.2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
Despite all the research, each one of us catches cold and most of us catch it frequently. Our failure to control one of the commonest of all ailments, sometimes seems ridiculous. Medical Science regularly practices transplant surgery and has rid many a countries of such killing diseases as Typhus and the Plague. But the problem of common cold, is unusually difficult and much is yet to be done to solve it.
It is known that a cold is caused by one of a number of viral infections that affect the lining of the nose and other passage leading to the lungs but the confusing variety of viruses makes study and remedy very difficult. It was shown in 1960 that many typical colds in adults are caused by one or the other of a family of viruses known as rhinoviruses, yet there still remain many colds for which no virus has yet been isolated. There is also the difficulty that because they are so much smaller, than the bacteria, which causes many other infections, viruses cannot be seen with ordinary microscopes. Nor can they be cultivated easily in the bacteriologists laboratory, since they only grow within the living cells of animals or plants. An important recent step forward, however, is the development of the technique of tissue culture, in which bits of animal tissue are enabled and to multiply independently of the body. This has greatly aided virus research and has led to the discovery of a large number of viruses. Their ^existence had previously been not only unknown but even unsuspected. .
The fact that we can catch cold repeatedly creates another difficulty. Usually a virus strikes only once and leaves the victim immune to further attacks. Still we do not gain immunity from colds. Why ? It may possibly be due to the
fact that while other viruses get into the bloodstream where antibodies can oppose them — the viruses causing cold attack cells only on the surface. Or it may be that immunity from one of the many different viruses does not guarantee protection from all others. It seems, therefore, that we are likely to have to suffer colds for some time yet.
(a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, make notes on it in points only, using abbreviations wherever necessary. Also suggest a suitable title.
Answer:
Title: Difficulties of Common Cold.
1. Notes
(i) Common cold
(a) everyone catches
(b) Med Sc. failed to control
(c) much has to be done in order to cure it.
(ii)causes
(a) viral infections
(b) variety of viruses
(c) family virus known as Rhino.
(iii)other problems
(a) too small to be seen under microscp
(b) leaves victim immune to further attacks
(c) can’t be cured by anti bods.
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(b) Write a summary of the above passage in about 80 words using the notes made.

SUMMARY

Everyone catches cold and the cure of it has not been found yet. Medical Science has failed to control it. It is caused by viral infections that affect the lining of the nose and other passages. The confusing variety of viruses, makes the study difficult. Family virus rhinovirus is also responsible for it. The viruses are so small that they can neither be seen with microscope nor cultivated in laboratory. This virus leaves the. victim immune to further attacks. They do not get into the bloodstream where antibodies can oppose them. Therefore, we have to suffer from cold for some time yet.

SECTION- B
(ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS)

Question.3. You are the Secretary of your School Literary Association. Write a notice in not more than 50 words for your school notice board, giving details of the proposed inauguration of the Literary Association of your school. You are ‘XYZ’ of Jain Vidyashram, Cuddalore. 
OR
You are the General Manager of E.V.L. Company which requires posh bungalows on company lease, as guest houses. Draft an advertisement in not more than 50 words under classified columns to be published in “The New Indian Express”1.
Answer:
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OR
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Question.4. You are Sweety/ Suresh of L.M. Jain School, Ajmer. As Secretary of your school’s Co-Curricular Activities Club, you visited a slum area in your city where the people suffered a great loss of life and property in a massive fire. The students of your school rendered their services and material help to the victims, Write a report in 100-125 words for your school magazine.
OR
Recently your school held a seminar on ‘Conservation of Water’ as a part of World Day celebrations. As the school Pupil Leader of Maryland School, Gurgaon, write a report in 100-125 words for a local daily. Sign as Preetham/ Preeti.
Answer:
A Fire Accident
Report By: Sweety
(Secretary, Co-Curricular Activities)
12th May, 20XX
A massive fire broke out in a nearby slum area of our city. It was caused by a short circuit in one of the lose wires passing through the area. The fire was uncontrollable and the situation became extremely serious as it gulped many houses and vehicles. People suffered fatal burns and grievous
injuries. It was a pitiable and horrifying scene. It took an hour to bring the fire under control. NGO’s, government aid, local residents, volunteers all came forward to carry out the relief operations. Food packets, medical aid and shelter were provided to the affected victims. Students from our school also offered help in the form of money and material. They donated clothes and reached the area to render services to the victims.
They also helped the victims by taking them to the nearby hospitals and stayed with them till their relatives came.
OR
Answer:
Need to conserve water
Report By : Preeti (School Pupil Leader)
Maryland School, Gurgaon
5thjune, 20XX
As a part of World Day Celebration, Maryland School held a seminar on the topic ‘Conservation of Water’ on 31st May, 20XX. It was headed by the eminent environmentalist’ Mr. Jain, who laid emphasis on the wise use of water. The main aim of this seminar was to highlight the importance of water conservation. It was stated that, with alarming increase of the population, we are experiencing an acute water shortage. Our water table is shrinking and it’s time to pledge to save water. Certain measures like use of water as per our requirement, turn off the tap after use, don’t leave tap running while brushing or shaving, install small shower heads to reduce the excess flow of water, were suggested. Water used for cleaning
the vegetables and fruits can be reused to water the plants. In the concluding speech, the appeal was made to start conserving and harvesting rain water for the present as well as the future generations. The organizers deserve appreciation and congratulations for holding a seminar on such topic.

Question.5. You are Sruthi/ Shiraj staying at R.K. Puram, Secunderabad. Your locality being away from the main city, the poor bus service adversely affects the life of residents. Write a letter to the editor, ‘Deccan Chronicle’, highlighting the problems faced and also giving a few possible solutions. [10]
OR
You are Varsha/ Varan, Incharge of Excursion Club of B.V.P. School, Mathura Road, Delhi. Write a letter to the General Manager, Northern Railways, requesting reservation of a bogie for 80 students from New Delhi to Chennai and back by G.T. Express. .
Answer:
R.K. Puram
Secunderabad.
18th August, 20XX
The Editor
Deccan Chronicle
Dear Sir,
Subject: Problems faced due to poor bus service
I would like to draw your attention towards, the problems faced by the people of R.K. Puram, in the absence of proper bus service. As my locality is far away from the main city, we have no other transportation facility than bus service. At times, the residents of the locality have to cover a long distance on foot to reach the place which not only wastes their time but also proves to be a tiresome journey. Even the time duration between the commutations of two buses is 4 to 5 hours and in case of urgency, people have to hire a taxi at a very high fare. The taxi drivers also take the undue advantage of the emergency. It is becoming a serious problem for the locals of the area, therefore I request you to start a new bus service from R.K. Puram to the main city to avoid any further inconvenience to the residents and if that is not possible, kindly start a tempo or mini bus service.
I hope my request would be considered favourably.
Thanking You Yours Sincerely,
Sruthi (Resident, R.K. Puram)
OR
B.V.P. School
Mathura Road Delhi
12th January, 20XX The General Manager Northern Railways Dear Sir,
Subject: Request for reserving a bogie for 80 students This is to inform your that an excursion tour has been planned by our school for 80 students from New Delhi to Chennai. This is an educational cum entertainment tour and I would like to make their train journey a great fun and full of experience. As G.T. Express is a fast and comfortable train and our priority is to see students’ comfort. I request you to make reservation for 80 students plus 1 teacher from G. T. Express on 5th-Feburary, 20xx. New Delhi to Chennai and return by the same train on 20th February, 20XX in first class A.C. Coach.
Kindly forward me the schedued time and the tickets so that students can reach the station in time. The payment of the tickets will be done online immediately after the reservation is confirmed.
Thanking You Yours Sincerely,
Varsha (Incarge, Excursion Club)

Question.6. Presently the prices of essential commodities are skyrocketing causing much hardship to the common man. Write an article in 150-200 words expressing your views and suggesting measures to curb this problem.
OR
The number of women in the police force seems insufficient specially when we see the increasing involvement of women in terrorist activities. Write an article in 150-200 words for ‘The Hindustan Chronicle’ on the need of having more women in the police force.
Answer:
Rising Prices : A Menace for
the Common Man
Majority of the population is the victim of this acute problem known as price hike. Most of the people live below poverty line and they are unable to fulfil even their basic requirements. The prices of essential commodities have touched the sky and therefore are beyond common man’s reach. The prices of vegetables, oil, sugar, wheat etc. have risen so much that the purchase of these has become difficult for common man. Money has lost its value. The rich are becoming richer whereas the poor are getting poorer. It has now become a fashion for the shopkeepers to increase, the rate of commodities within „ a day. Once the rates are increased, they cannot be expected to come down. This all, is due to black marketing and the dealers’ profit marking nonopoly. Once they raise the price, it cannot be reduced on the pretext of increase in petrol and diesel prices. Now it becomes the duty of the Government to take action against undue price hike and stop black marketing to control the rising prices. There should be regular checks on the import and export of commodities and the rates of food items must be under control so that the poor can also afford them.
OR
Need of Women in Police Force
By: Xyz
Having more women in the Police Force means proper law enforcement and better response to community. We see nowadays that women are becoming more and more active in terrorist activities as compared to the number of women in any of the forces. Their number is abysmally low in the Police Forces when they are the major portion of our work force. To combat this situation we need more women in Police Force. They not only play critical role in forming a police organization but also in addressing gender based violence. It affects women as well as children sometimes as they do not feel free to open up in front of male police officers. Therefore the women force is required to understand the grievances of the victims properly specifically women and teaching the security challenges faced by women. It is a local custom to recruit men in such forces but we cannot deny the fact that the number of women is increasing in criminal activities. Hence, recruitment of women ifi Police Forces should take place. Despite the hidden barriers, women should be given a chance to inter the force through proper relevant trainings.

SECTION-C
(Text Book)

Question.7. Read the extract given below and answer the question the follow:
It would be an exotic moment without rush, with engines, we would all be together in a sudden strangeness.
OR
Aunt Jennifer’s tigers prance across a screen,
Bright topaz denizens of a world of green.
They do no fear the men beneath the tiger;
They pace in sleek chivalric certainty.
(a) What does ‘It’ refer to?
Answer : ‘It’ refers to keeping quiet for a moment.
(b) Who is the poet speaking to?
Answer: The poet is speaking to the common man.
(c) What would be the moment like?
Answer : The moments would be without any rush or noise when all would be clam and serene will be the most desirable moment for the human beings.
OR
(a) How are Aunt Jennifer’s tigers described?
Answer : They are chivalric, brave and fearless. They are the lord of the jungle and have a respectable place in the animal kingdom.
(b) Why are they described as denizens of world of green?
Answer : The tigers are free to roam anywhere in the green forests and they are known for their strength and fearlessness.
(c) Why are they not afraid of men?
Answer : They are not afraid of men because they are not afraid of the men below the tree. They are strong, brave and fearless and known for their pride.

Question.8. Answer any three of the following in 30-40 words :
(a) Why are the young trees described as ‘sprinting’?
Answer : The young trees are symbol of young age, life and energy, so they seem to be sprinting. They are compared to the poet’s mother who is old and weak. She is in the last stage of her life whereas the trees are full of life.
(b) How does the poet describe the classroom walls?
Answer: The poet describes the walls of the classroom as dull and damp that smelled of sour cream. They are discoloured and faded and thus need paint. These dull walls have a Similarity with the faces of the children who are also pale.
(c) What image does Keats use to describe the beautiful bounty of the earth?
Answer : The poet emphasizes, the intransient nature of beautiful things that leave a permanent impression on our mind. Beauty is showered on us from heavens by God. This endless fountain of eternal beauty is God’s biggest gift to the mankind.

Question.9. Answer the following in 3040 words each :
(a) What had narrator counted on to enter the school
unnoticed?
Answer : The sounds that were heard daily like the banging of the desks, repetition of the lessons and rapping of the ruler, were so loud that the narrator thought he could enter the school without anybody’s notice.
(b) When Douglas realized that he was sinking, how did ^ he plan to save himself?
Answer : Douglas had death like experience while sinking but he gathered his courage and thought of conquering, the fear. As soon as he touched the bottom of the pool, he pushed himself up and came gradually to the surface.
(c) Why did the servants think Gandhiji to be another peasant ?
Answer : Gandhiji used to wear dhoti which was generally worn by the peasants, moreover he was a simple man, so servants mistook him as another peasant.
(d) *
(e)“Damn that Geoff, this was a Geoff thing not a Jansie thing” .Why did Sophie say so ?
Answer : Sophie wanted to reveal her truths, so she thought Geoff to be the right person rather than Jansie because Geoff could keep her secrets as he was an introvert and rarely talked to anyone else.

Question.10. Answer the following in 125-150 words:
The bangle makers of Ferozabad make beautiful bangles and make everyone happy but they live and die in squalor. Elaborate.
OR
The story ‘The Rattrap’ focuses on human loneliness and the need to bond with others. Explain.
Answer : The life of the bangle
makers of Ferozabad is miserable although they bring smiles to everyone’s face by making colorful and beautiful bangles. In their opinion, they are born to live in poverty for generation after generation and are destined to work in bangle making factories because they are born to the family of bangle makers. All through day and night, they have to work in bright furnaces to make beautiful bangles for the women but their own life is spent in utter darkness. They are forced to work in hot temperatures in dirty rooms without proper ventilation. They have to sit near burning lamps as a result of which they lose the brightness of their eyes. Their eyes become so accustomed to that light that they cannot see the natural daylight outside. Sometimes they become blind also. They are exploited by middlemen, policemen, sahukars, bureaucrats and politicians and it is impossible for them to come out of this vicious trap.
OR
The story ‘The Rattrap’ deals with the human psychology which reveals the need of human beings to share their joys and sorrows with others. Everyone wants other’s company to live in this vast world and its general human nature. Here in the story, the peddler is lonely and a homeless wanderer. He sells rattraps. On the other hand, Crofter lives alone so when the peddler came to his house at odd hours, he shows kindness and hospitality and allows him to stay for the night so that he can start a conversation with him. Other instance in the story is that, the ironmaster and his daughter are also lonely. They are very rich and have no problem, they live in a big house but they do not have company to have conversation with therefore, they insist peddler to spend Christmas Eve with them but when he doesn’t agree the ironmaster’s daughter requests him to stay which he could not deny. Thus we can say that the story focuses on human need to bond with others.

Question.11. Answer the following in 125-150 words :
When did the Tiger king stand in danger losing his kingdom? How was he able to avert the danger ? 
OR
How did the question paper and the correction slip help the prisoner and the Governor !
Answer : Tiger King was told by the astrologer that he would be killed by a tiger, so he started hunting and killing tigers. If anybody disobeyed him, he would be punished severely. A high ranking British official wanted to kill the tigers but the Maharaja did not give him the permission and told him that he could kill any animal except tigers. The officer wished to get a photograph of himself holding a gun beside tiger’s body. But the Maharaja refused that too. As he had not allowed him to fulfill his desire, he was in the danger of losing his kingdom.
He then discussed the issue with his deewan. So he offered a bribe of 50 diamond rings of the value of three lakhs to the wife of the British officer. She became happy and kept all of them. This way he was able to retain his kingdom.
OR
The real purpose of the question paper and the correction slip was to provide Evans the plan of escaping from the cell. The sheet was cleverly superimposed. The correction slip also made the prison officers believe that the injured person was actually McLeery and he wanted to help them in tracing the criminal, Evans. ”
On the other hand the question paper and the correction slip helped both the criminals as well as the Governor. The assistant secretary made a call to the Governor after the examination had started that he had forgotten to place a correction slip in the package. In fact, there was a clue in the slip for Evans that after escaping from the prison he should go to Hotel Golden Lions. At the same time this information helped the Governor to locate the Hotel where Evans was staying because Evans had written index number as 313 and the centre number as 271 which came out to be six figures 313/271 and with the help of ‘Ordance Survey Map for Oxfordshire’, the Governor reached the hotel. This was also a part of their plan and the Governor was made to trace Evans deliberately and eventually he was able to dupe the Governor and ran away.

Question.12. Answer the following in 30-40 words :
(a) *
(b) *
(c) Why did to think Roger Skunk was better off with the new smell ?
Answer : Roger Skunk had a very bad smell due to which other animals did not play with him. But a Wizard made him smell like roses and little animals started liking him and played with him. Thus Jo thought him to be better off with the new smell.
(d) Why did the landloard’s man ask Bama’s brother, on which street he lived ? What was the significance ?
Answer : To the landlord’s man, Bama’s brother was a new face so they asked him the name of the street on which he lived to know his caste as in those days the Dalit community lived in separate streets.

SET I

Note : Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in previous sets.

SECTION-B
(ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS)

Question.4. Your school has recently organized a medical camp for screening students and staff for swineflu on the occasion of Independence Day Celebrations. The parents were also invited far 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.’
OR
You watched a special Independence Day Programme, “India’s Talent” on television. In the programme disabled children presented their latest talents in a marvelous manner. You were greatly touched and admired by organizers for their well thought out programme. Write a report in 100-125 words for your school magazine. You are Anjali/Ankur, School Pupil leader, Asha Memorial Sr. Sec. School, Agra.
Answer:
Medical Camp for Screening Students
and Staff for Swine Flu
Report By : Rashmi (Cultural Secretary)
‘The Times of India’
15th August, 20XX
On the occasion of Independence Day Celebrations, Vivekananda Kendra School, Bangalore came forward with an innovative idea of organizing a Medical Camp, for screening students and staff for swine flu. The main objective of organizing this camp was to emphasize the need of creating awareness of the spread, prevention and treatment of swine flu.: It was told by the senior Medical Officer that although the vaccines for Swine flu are available in medical stores but if not cured in time, it may prove to be fatal. It was also told that it spreads very fast and had started initially in pigs. The parents were also invited to join this event so that they would also be made aware of the causes and cures of this disease. A team of medical experts told that it spreads in the same way as seasonal flu, so we must follow the rules of health and hygiene, then only, the outbreak of this fatal disease can be controlled and prevented.
OR
India’s Talent
A report by : Anjali (School Pupil Leader)
Indian Television took a noble initiative of observing the independence Day by broadcasting a special programme
‘India’s Talent’ presented by people with disabilities. It was a social change campaign to encourage and support a fundamental shift in attitudes towards differently abled people. The performance done by them was mesmerizing and left an indelible impact’on viewer’s mind. They showcased their talent that would help them get respectable place in a society, where they are valued and included. The courage and confidence displayed by them was really fantastic. The objective of the program was to make the students aware of the fact that disability should not be treated as something to be ashamed off. The main credit goes to the organizers of the programme, who put their foot forward to give these special children a platform.

Question.6. In many parts of our country girls are discouraged from going to school. Consequendy a sizeable section of the population is deprived of education. Schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, CBSE scholarship to single girl child and the government’s policy of giving free education to girls have come as a boon to our society. Write an article in 150¬200 words on education of the girl child in the country.
OR
Advertisements have become a big business. They are promoted by celebrities drawn from various fields like films, sports, etc., leaving their influence on people specially the young. Write an article in 150-200 words on ‘The impact of advertisements on the younger generation’.
Answer:
Education of the Girl Child
Since Independence time has changed a lot. The status of the women has seen a revolutionary change. They are competing – men in every walk of life. Even though its a male dominant society. There are places where girls are deprived of necessary education, and are not sent to schools. This shows the height of selfishness of men who think that acquiring good -» education is their right. It is generally said that girls have to learn their daily household chores which would be affected in case they go to school or colleges. It is also assumed that if they acquire education, they may surpass men. In the rural areas or villages, the situation is still worse. There is a gender biasness and girls are regarded as inferior to boys and are far more backward, illiterate, weak- and vulnerable than boys. They have to remain confined and satisfied with routine, monotonous domestic roles. In cities, towns and urban localities also, the percentage of educated girls is far less than boys. But the schemes started by Government like ‘ Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan’ which provides 8 years of quality education to all children between 6 to 14 years is a CBSE scholarship
to single girl child and the Government policy of giving free education to girls, are highly appreciable and in future they can prove to be productive also for the welfare of the country as well as their own family.
OR
‘The Impact of Advertisements on
the Younger Generation’
This is the age of advertisements and it is impossible to escape from them. Hoardings staring at us, magazine covers and neon signs on the shops catch our attention automatically. All these are one of the developments that have taken place with technological advances. T.V. Channels, films and magazines are full of advertisements as they are the lifeline of media. They directly reach out to the public through these commercial advertisements. But nobody has ever thought the impact they are leaving on our younger generation. They are not only colorful and attractive but are promoted by the film actors, sports players, T.V. artists etc. which lures the youth to a greater extent. They blindly follow them without giving a second thought whether they would be useful to them or not. The creativity packed in few seconds attracts youth so much that many of them can recall the advertisements better than their study material. The number of commercial advertisements is much more than the number of news channels, information media or entertainment channels. The innocent youth tries to adopt everything that is shown in ads without giving an ear to the adults. We can say that our youth is spell bpund by the magic of the ad world.

SECTION – C
(TEXT BOOKS)

Question.8. Answer any three of the following in 30-40words each :
(a) The poet says, “and yet for these children, these windows, not this map, their world”. Which world do these children belong to ? Which world is inaccessible to them?
Answer : The world of children living in slum is confined to their dirty and damp classroom only. The narrow street is their world. So the map and the world shown to them has no meaning for them. The world of freedom, education, equal rights and bright future is inaccessible to them.

Question.9. Answer the following in 30-40 words each :
(a) “This is your last French lesson”. How did Franz react to this declaration of M. Hamel?
Answer : Franz was shocked to hear that there would be no French teaching from now onwards. He felt extremely sorry for neglecting his lessons and regretted for not getting chance to learn grammar rules and participles and his French teacher M. Hamel would also be seen no more. 1
(b) What did Douglas experience as he went down to the bottom of the pool for the first time ?
Answer : As Douglas went down to the bottom of the pool for the first time, he felt afraid and paralyzed with fear. He shouted but no one came for his rescue and a sort of terror captured his soul.

Question.12.Answer the following in 30-40 words each:
(a) Why was Roger Skunk’s mommy angry with him ? What did she finally tell him?
Answer: Roger Skunks mommy was angry with him because he smelled like roses and little animals started playing with him but mommy wanted him to smell like before. Finally, she took him back to the wizard and he made Roger smell as awful as ever.

SET III

Note : Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in previous sets.

SECTION B
(ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS)

Question.4. Parks are not only useful for children, adults and the old, but are environment friendly too. Write a factual description in 100-125 words of the neighborhood park you often visit.
OR
The Green Club of your school celebrated ‘Van Mahotsava and Environment Protection Week’ involving students of your school. Eminent environmentalists, journalists and celebrities were also invited. Write a report in 100-125 words on the activities performed for a focal daily. You are Amrit/Amrita, Secretary of the Club.
Answer:
My Neighbourhood Park
The nearest park to my locality is hardly at 100 meters of distance. I often visit this park with my father for morning and evening walks. It is full of beautiful flowers and plants. On the one side there are swings for children, painted in rainbow colours. The other corner has benches for the people to sit. The inner circumference of the park is surrounded by walk-way. People can be seen jogging and doing exercises in morning hours. Throughout the day it remains occupied . with people. Children always come in the evening as they are busy at school during day hours. One can hear chirping of birds from the branches of Neem and Gulmohur trees that surrounds the area. Old folks usually spend their evenings on the benches of the park, gossiping with each other. The whole environment inside the park is lively with the laughter of children and gathering of people in large numbers. It is not only a place for relaxation and entertainment but the green trees also provide fresh air and oxygen which is soothing to our eyes also.
OR
‘Van Mahotsava And Environment
Protection Week Celebration
Reported By : Amrita (Secretary, Green club)
A Local Daily
30th August, 20XX
The Green Club of our school celebrated a week long ‘Van Mahotsava and Environment Protection’ from 16th to 23rd August, 20XX in the school premises. The theme of the year was Reuse… Reduce…Recycle. The programme was inaugurated by eminent environmentalist, Mrs. Meneka Gandhi. Children up to the age of 12 years were seen in green dress. They made models of solar cooker, save water, utilizing garbage as fuel etc. They also gave the message through the plays ‘Death due to polythene’ and ‘Where are the jungles’? Famous Journalists and Celebrities from film industry and sports were also invited to view the programme. Cards and handmade paper bags made by the Eco Club members were distributed to everybody. The highlight of the program was the botde gardening by classes X and XII. The activities during the whole week included sapling plantation, awareness plays to save forests and wildlife, techniques to reuse discarded materials like cans, pen refills, plastic bottles etc.
On the final day, noted Journalist, Mr. Rajat Sharma appreciated the efforts of staff, students and Principal for spreading awareness through such programmes.

Question.6. Indian Culture has traditionally sustained a joint family system in which the old have always had a very respectable place. There has been an erosion of these values in the present times. Write an article in 150-200 words on the need for the young to take care of their old instead of sending them to the old age homes.
OR
The present day youth are greatly stressed due to cut throat competition and consumerist culture. Write an article in 150-200 words on the causes of the stress on the modem generation suggesting suitable solutions.
Answer:
Benefits of Joint Family „ over Nuclear Family
The concept of joint family where grandparents live together with their son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren, is very old in India. But the concept of nuclear families is catching up fast which consist of husband, wife and their children. We cannot deny the fact that there are many advantages of
joint families. The elder people have their own value in a family. We get complete support of them when needed. We don’t have to ask for help from others and children will not be left alone at home when parents are job. Burglary cases also decrease. One can share his joys, sorrows and opinions with them. They are considered to be the pillar of the family. But today’s culture is so spoiled that the elders of the family are considered as unwanted burden. Their lives in many houses have become miserable because of materialistic thought procedure. In some families, they are even sent to old age homes and do not get the love, security, sense of belongingness which they deserve. They need our affection, love and attention and it is our responsibility to take proper care of the elders who once had taught us to walk in this world. One must think again that they are more experienced and can still guide us. So, keeping an open mind, accept your faults and move ahead with them.
OR
Answer:
Stress and Problems Faced
By: Teenagers
The modern generation is facing unbearable pressure and problems due to cut throat competition in the field of education, employment and relationships. Educational problems are related to scoring high marks among students so as to get admission in a good college or university or getting a high degree in University. The pressure is so much that they don’t have time for recreation. They do not get time to relax or enjoy with their peers. As a result, this stress comes out in the form of aggression and violence. They display this sort of behavior at home, in school or among friends. Due to certain reasons and government policies, youth is not getting desired employment which results in depression and unbearable pressure. Another problem faced by the youth is the ups and downs in their relations. Either it’s their relationship with parents, siblings or friends; they are quite emotionally attached at this age.
All these problems can be cured by doing yoga and practicing meditation. They can also be relaxed, by involving in any of , their hobbies like painting, reading books, listening music. They should face these problems bravely instead of becoming its victim.

SECTION-C
(Text Book)

8. Answer any three of the following in 30-40 words each :
(b) “So blot their maps with slums as big as doom”, says Stephen Spender. What does the poet want to convey ?
Answer: The poet wants to convey that the children living in slums have miserable lives. The map in their classroom has no meaning for them, and the slums are like blot on the modern civilized world.

9. Answer the following in 30-40 words each :
(a) “What a thunder clap these words were to me!” Which were the words that shocked and surprised little Franz ?
Answer : The words that shocked and surprised little Franz were spoken by M. Hamel, he told them that it was their last French lesson and a new teacher would arrive the next day. There would be no German teaching from henceforth.
(b) What sort of terror seized Douglas as he went down the water with a yellow glow ? How could he feel that he was still alive ?
Answer : Extreme terror and fear seized Douglas when he went down the water with a yellow glow. He tried to scream but his voice remained choked in his throat. His heart beat and pounding in his head reminded him that he was alive.

12. Answer the following in 30-40 words each :
(c) How did Joe want the wizard to behave when Mommy Skunk approached him ?
Answer : Joe wanted wizard to take his magic wand and punish Rogers mommy by hitting over her head and cut her arms as she made little Roger smell foul again.

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