UNSEEN PASSAGE

Q1 Read the passage carefully.

Red Cross: How Hope Evolved

On June 24, 1859, Emperors Napoleon III and Franz Joseph I engaged in the Battle of Solferino,
commanding a combined total of about 270,000 troops onto the field for a single day of battle. Nearly
40,000 were either dead, injured, or missing, many of whom were simply left to die on the battlefield.
Later, spectators crowded the fields, looking for loved ones, searching for items they could sell, or
simply taking in the horrors of the battle .A Swiss businessman and social activist Jean Henri Dunant,
who was traveling in Solferino witnessed all this.

Jean Henri Dunantwitnessed the atrocities of war as well as the countries not prepared or equipped to
ease the suffering of those who had been injured in the Battle of Solferino. Dunant organized a group of
volunteers to help bring water and food to the injured, to assist with medical treatment, or write letters
to the families of those who were dying and he urged the public to create an organization which would
assist the wounded, regardless of which side they fought for during times of war. After that moment, he
wrote the book, A Memory of Solferino, which urged the public to create an organization which would
assist the wounded, regardless of which side they fought for during times of war. His writing inspired
countless others to rally behind him in the creation of the International Federation of the Red Cross.

The modern-day Red Cross began by devoting itself largely to disaster relief and epidemic treatment.
This effort continues to this day. One of the easiest ways you can help the Red Cross is to make sure you
are able to donate blood and make an appointment at the Red Cross website. But, donating blood isn't
the only way you can help out—the Red Cross also encourages donating your time if you can. This is
what the Red Cross wants everyone to know.

On the basis of your reading of the passage given above, answer the following questions-

a. How many soldiers fought in the battle of Solferino on June 24?

i. 270,000 ii. 40,000 iii. 230,000 iv. 23,000

b. What is the correct order of the information given below: I. Dunant organised a camp of volunteers. II.
Emperor Napoleon III and Franz Joseph I fought a battle. III. The book ‘A Memory of Solferino was
written. IV. Dunant travelled in Solferino.

(i) IV, III, II, I (ii) I, II, III, IV (iii) II, I, IV, III (iv) II, IV, I, III

c. The writer of 'A Memory of Solferino’ was:

i. Emperor Napoleon III ii. Franz Joseph I iii. Jean Henri Dunant iv. International Red Cross
d. The modern day Red Cross does not deal with:

i. Blood donation ii. Disaster Relief iii. Epidemic Treatment iv. Writing a book

e. The most appropriate sub-heading to para 2 of the passage is:

i. How International Federation of Red Cross Evolved! ii. Functions of Red Cross
iii. The Contributions of Jean Henri Dunant iv. The Battle of Solferino

f. The aid provided by Dunant’s volunteers during the battle of Solferino was:

I. to help bring water and food to the injured II. to assist with medical treatment
III. to write a book IV. to give relief in epidemic

(i) I and III (ii) III and IV (iii) I and II (iv) II and III

g. You can donate your blood and your _________ to Red Cross.

h. Jean Henri Dunant participated in the war.( True/ False)

Q2 Read the passage carefully-

The Road to Success

1. The Road to success is not straight; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed
bumps called friends, caution lights called family, and you will have flats called jobs. But, if you have a
spare called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called
God, you will make it to a place called success!

2. In spite of all our planning and preparation, unexpected challenges are certain to arise. The bumps in
the road are unavoidable, but you’ll never get to your destination if you aren’t willing to drive over
them. The difference between a disaster and triumph lies in whether or not you’re prepared and willing
to weather the storm. If you’re ready, those bumps will become stepping-stones.

3. The key thing to realize is that working harder is same as working smarter. How do you work
smarter? You just need to have the right skills. People want improved circumstances and better life
without an improved self. They want victory without paying the price or making efforts. It really cannot
happen without the other. Any improvements that have not been generated by improving yourself are
superficial and short-lived. If you want to have a better future, you have to change yourself. Stop
worrying about the various challenges that will come your way. Just believe in yourself and use them as
stepping-stones.
4. “Success” is getting whatever you want out of life without violating the rights of others.” It is not an
accident. Success is the result of our attitude and our attitude is a choice. Hence success is a matter of
choice and not chance. 5. Today success represents a holistic and positive attitude to life. Attitude is
everything. Success is not restricted within some kind of brick and mortar premises. It assumes the
individuality of a complete act executed with perfection; material achievements do not define life. We
don’t remember sports stars for the products they endorse but the spirit of achievement they represent.
In the abundance of positive attitude underline the grandeur of a truly rewarding rich life. 6. Success can
be measured from two standpoints—the external and the internal. Externally it is the measure of a job
well done and recognition. Internally it the feeling of achievement and wholeness derived from the
completion of a task or fulfillment of desire.

2.1 On the basis of your reading of the above extract, answer the following questions in 30-40 words
each: (a) What qualities lead one to the place called success? (b) What is the
difference between disaster and triumph? (c) How can one have a better future? (d) Describe two ways
to measure success.

2.2 On the basis of your reading of the above extract, answer the following:
(a) The synonym of ‘victory’ as given in paragraph 2 is ____________ (i)
Planning (ii) Preparation (iii) Triumph (iv) Challenges
(b) The synonym of ‘surplus’ as given in paragraph 5 is ______________
(c) The antonym of ‘Defeat’ as given in paragraph 6 is _____________
(i) Recognition (ii) Achievement (iii) Completion (iv) Success
(d) The antonym of ‘deep’ as given in Paragraph 3 is ____________