PAPER- 1 Standard-12 (Science Stream)

ENGLISH (013) Total Marks 100

PART-A
[Maximum marks : 50
Instructions:
(1) There are 50 objective type (M.C.Q) questions in Part-A and All questions are compulsory.
(2) The questions are serially numbered from 1 to 50 and each carries 1 mark.
(3) Read each question carefully, select proper alternative and answer in the O.M.R. sheet.
(4) The OMR sheet is given for answering the questions. The answer of each question is
represented by (A) O, (B) 0, (C) O, (D) O. Darken the circle of the correct answer with ball-pen.
(5) Set No. of Question Paper printed on the upper-most right side of the Question Paper is to
be written in the column provided in the OMR sheet.

(Time : 1 Hour) PART A (Marks : 50)

Select the title of the read related with the sentence: [04]

1. Be sure to give and its various modules to everybody you meet.

(A) Can You Install Love? (B) Monkey's Paw

(C) The Adjustment (D) Manage Your Stress

2. You will sit all by yourself in the balcony and bathe in the Sun and your own loneliness.

(A) Ants (B) For Youth (C) The Adjustment (D) Headache

3. There has never existed a truly free and democratic nation in the world.

(A) Monkey's Paw (B) Green Charter

(C) Unforgettable Walt Disney (D) Strike against war

4. After all, examinations are for what purpose; to give you a position, to make you somebody.

(A) For Youth (B) Headache (C) Stress Control Exercise (D) Strike against war

Select the most appropriate answers: [04]

5. What is the carbon footprint?

(A) It is an aspect of our economy from manufacturing to transportation.

(B) It is a global cooling.

(C) It is a subset of the ecological footprint.

(D) It is an evident that we are living.

6. Sojourner ran away with her youngest child -

(A) because she favoured freedom for women.

(B) because Dumont began to show reluctance.

(C) because she believed that women have the strength to deal with odds.

(D) because she was auctioned off to an Englishman.

7. Who was Mr. White playing chess with?

(A) Herbert (B) Gavin (C) Gossen (D) Adam

8. Ants are similar to human beings -

(A) because different ants have different characteristics.

(B) because they follow their master's order.

(C) because they can accomplish a difficult task with mutual co-operation.

(D) because they like human beings.

Read the stanza and answer the questions by selecting the most appropriate options: [05]

The vapours rise - To the morning skies,

Clad in a purple glory; While the love - light glows

On th' Eternal Snows, Upon the summits hoary

And the Himalaya's Queen, Calm and serene,

Return the heaven's greeting - In robes of white,

Bathed in golden light - Where earth and sky are meeting.

9. Where does the sun light glow?

(A) on the summit (B) on the morning skies

(C) on the eternal snow (D) on the Himalaya's Queen

10. Who returns the heaven's greeting?

(A) The vapours (B) The Himalaya's Queen (C) Love light (D) Eternal Snow

11. How is the Himalaya's Queen?

(A) Like Love light (B) Golden (C) Calm and serene (D) Purple and glorious

Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high.

Where knowledge is free.

Where the world has not been broken up into fragments

By narrow domestic walls.

12. What do the words 'mind is without fear' mean?

(A) One does not have any fear of compulsion.

(B) One does not have any freedom.

(C) One does not have any bad habit.

(D) One does not have any carelessness.

13. What does the poet want to say by words ‘Where knowledge is free’?

(A) If you want to acquire knowledge you should have to pay something.

(B) Without knowledge you can acquire freedom.

(C) Without self - respect you can acquire something.

(D) Without any restriction everyone should have the freedom to acquire knowledge.

Read the passage and answer the questions by selecting the most appropriate options:[03]

After returning to India, Salim tried to get a job as an ornithologist with the Zoological Survey
of India, but was rejected since he did not have an M. Sc. or Ph. D. Degree. He decided to study
further to acquire eligibility for the job. Salim went to Germany and got trained under Professor
Stresemann, an acknowledged ornithologist in Berlin. However, when he came back to India,
he found out that there were hardly any opportunities in his profession. Another man would
have given up in disgust, but not Salim.
He decided to create an opportunity. He went to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and
offered his services for conducting regional Ornithological surveys.

14. Why was Salim Ali not given job as an Ornithologist?

(A) because he returned from India (B) because of not having degree

(C) because he did not attempt (D) because he had not done any surveys

15. Why did Salim go to Germany?

(A) to do survey (B) to get a job

(C) to work with Professor Stresemann (D) to acquire, eligibility

16. After coming to India what did Salim Ali decide?

(A) To offer services (B) For conducting survey

(C) To create an opportunity (D) To go back Germany

Read the passage and answer the questions by selecting the most appropriate options:
[02]

The proverb, "Action speaks louder than words" holds true. In a given situation, one
communicates verbally and non - verbally (gestures, facial expressions, etc.). Certain messages
are better conveyed through your body language. Verbal and non - verbal communication go
hand in hand.

17. How do you communicate non - verbally?

(A) through gestures, facial expressions, etc. (B) through sentences

(C) through words. (D) through paragraphs

18. What forms of communication go hand in hand?

(A) verbal and non – verbal (B) listening and writing

(C) talking and writing (D) body language and non - verbal

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blanks: [04]

19. Walt is famous in the world for…….

(A) his love for trains (B) his projects

(C) his cartoons, nature films and feature films (D) all

20. Which of the following is in reference to the word 'half'?

(A) landscape (B) cerebrospinal (C) cranial bones (D) hemisphere

21. What is considered to be an essential character trait of a leader?

(A) oratory (B) vanity (C) warrant (D) inheritance

22. What can be imbibed?

(A) cereals (B) good habits (C) integrity (D) project

Select the most appropriate word having the nearest meaning: [03]

23. Categorically: ……….

(A) wisely (B) clearly (C) nearly (D) quickly

24. Solace: …………..

(A) comfort (B) await (C) spirit (D) intense

25. forbidden: ………..

(A) forever (B) ignorance (C) prohibited (D) investigated

Identify the function used in the sentence [03]

26. Shilpa doesn't know how to turn off the fan.

(A) Showing displeasure (B) Consoling

(C) Showing contrast (D) Showing ignorance

27. Exactly the same turn of phrase that Nani would have used.

(A) Expressing assurance (B) Showing comparison

(C) Expressing assumption (D) Showing pleasure

28. Now all of you take off your coats and get through the usual drill.

(A) Expressing instuction (B) Expressing gratitude

(C) Expressing confidence (D) Expressing view point

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. [05]

29. During civil war, ……. . (Describing Past Event)

(A) Truth had buy gifts for soldiers.

(B) Truth bought gifts for the soldiers.

(C) Truth have had buy gifts for the soldiers.

(D) Truth would have bought gifts for the soldiers.

30. Mr. Mehta is an intelligent officer…………… . (Showing contrast)

(A) but he can't get good salary. (B) so he could get good salary.

(C) that he can get good salary. (D) because he got good salary.

31. People work hard with a view to …………. . (Showing purpose)

(A) getting better result. (B) have good result.

(C) get passing. (D) got better result.

32. Premal sings as if ………….. .(Showing manner)

(A) he was A. R. Rehman. (B) he can sing like A. R. Rehman.

(C) he is A. R. Rehman. (D) he were A. R. Rehman.

33. Mrs. Shah said that……………. (Reporting)

(A) the patient can live happily the whole life.

(B) the patient lives happily the whole life

(C) the patient could live happily the whole life.

(D) the patient is living happily the whole life

Select the most appropriate responses [04]

34. Mihir : Why do you play tabla?

Sunny: ………………………- (Expressing purpose)

(A) Neha plays tabla. (B) I can cook.

(C) I play table better than you. (D) Just to entertain myself.

35. Chetan: What should I do to be physically fit?

Doctor: ……………... (Giving advice)

(A) You should do meditation regularly. (B) You do not eat regularly.

(C) You should avoid sleep at night. (D) You should take rest half of the day.

36. Parul : Which discipline will you pursue?

Pinakin: …………(Showing choice)

(A) I will let you know later. (B) I would love to study Science.

(C) Both Arts and Commerce stream. (D) I can have Arts stream.

37. Bhumi: What kind of woman is Mrs. Jani?

Ashish: ……………. (Giving opinion)

(A) Mrs. Jani is a kind woman. (B) Mr. Jani will be a kind woman.

(C) Mrs. Jani was a kind woman. (D) Mrs. Jani has been kind woman.

Choose the correct connector: [03]

At some points….38…it was difficult to get a foothold, these other ants would position
themselves in such a way….39….the ants carrying the loads could easily climb….40…. them.

38. (A) when (B) which (C) where (D) whom

39. (A) SO (B) if (C) because (D) that

40. (A) under (B) over (C) in (D) into

Select the correct arrangement to make meaningful sentence [03]

41. very seriously (1) but some (2) work with humour (3) work (4) many people(5)

(A) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (B) 5, 3, 2, 4, 1 (C) 3, 2, 1, 4, 5 (D) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

42. and refreshed (1) then open your eyes (2) until you feel relaxed (3) in your imagination (4)
stay (5)

(A) 5, 4, 3, 1, 2 (B) 4, 3, 5, 1, 2 (C) 1, 2, 3, 5, 4 (D) 3, 1, 5, 4, 2

43. the girl (1) on that (2) chair (3) sitting (4) is my friend (5)

(A) 2, 3, 4, 1, 5 (B) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (C) 1, 4, 2, 3, 5 (D) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Select the correct question to get the underlined word phrase as answer: [03]

44. They will still be driving through the desert at midnight.

(A) What will be they doing tonight?

(B) Where will they still driving through?

(C) When will they be still driving through the desert?

(D) Why will they be still driving through?

45. People plant many trees in order to get more rain.

(A) What do people do in order to get more rain?

(B) Why do people plant many trees?

(C) What did people do in order to get more rain?

(D) Why did people plant many trees?

46. Last week Komal paid a visit to him at the civil hospital.

(A) Where did Komal paid him a visit last week?

(B) Why did Komal visit him last week?

(C) Where did have Komal visit last week?

(D) Where did Komal visit him last week?

Select the correct sentence: [04]

47. (A) The higher you go the more light you will fill.

(B) The higher you go the lighter you feel.

(C) The higher you go the light you will fill.

(D) The higher you go the lighter you fill.

48. (A) The principal was so angry that he would slap you.
 (B) The principal was so angry that he could have been slapped you.

(C) The principal was so angry that he would have slapped you.

(D) The principal was so angry that he have been slap you.

49. (A) If I could win the match!

(B) If I win the match, I will treat my friends.

(C) If I could do win the match!

(D) If I will had win the match!

50. (A) As soon as he saw us coming, he runs to welcome us.

(B) As soon as he saw us coming, they ran to welcome us.

(C) As soon as he saw us coming, we ran to welcome us.

(D) As soon as he saw us coming, he ran to welcome us.

(Time : 2 Hour) PART B (Marks : 50)

SECTION-A

Read the paragraph and answer the following questions: [06]

As far back as I can remember, Walt was drawing. The first money he ever made was a nickel
for a sketch of a neighbour's horse. He studied cartooning in Chicago, and then started a little
animated-cartoon company in Kansas City that flopped.

(1) What did Roy remember about Walt's earning?

(2) When did Walt start a little animated cartoon company? Where?

In order to have maximum energy available at the start of a busy day, use 4 have no expectation
and I will deal whatever happens when it happens' as a form of mantra. You will notice how
your body starts relaxing at the thought of 'no expectations'. This relaxation tells you that you
have just stopped yourself from wasting valuable energy. You will feel calmer mentally and
emotionally as a consequence.

(3) Which form of mantra can be used to have the maximum energy?
(4) How do you feel in relaxation?
On the drill ground almost all appeared to be afflicted with "Splitting headache, Sir," and our
drill instructor put an end to it by decreeing one day, "Those suffering from headache will hold
up their arms.! it raised our hopes, but he added, "Since I wish to detain them for some special
exercises that will cure their headache." Not one lifted his arm. At which the instructor declared,
"Now all of you take off your coats and get through the usual drill. I am glad to find that the
class is going to exercise in full strength today."

(5) What did the drill instructor order the students?

(6) Why was the drill instructor glad that day?

Write any two short notes focusing on the questions: (Question no. 7 and 8) [06]

(7) A creative person - Walt Disney

• What did he study?

• What was the ability that Walt had?

• Who helped him by money?

• Which series was a great success?

• Describe Disneyland.

• Where did he use his earning?

(8) 'Adjustment' the appropriacy of the title

• What do you know about the story?

• How did Nani behave with Nana?

•What happened to Nani?

• How did Nana behave after Nani's death?

•How is this title appropriate?

OR

The Techniques to reduce stress

•What are the techniques to reduce stress?

• Describe the first techniques in detail.

• What are the benefits of this technique?

• What do you know about the second technique?

• Why is it important to do mental exercise regularly?

SECTION-B

9. Read the following passage and write its summary. Also suggest a suitable title to it:[05]

A jacket was lowered first. The boy was asked to stay still so that he does not lose his footing
and fall further down. When the ropes were being joined together our team leader kept on
talking to the boy and made him respond. He wanted him to keep awake because he knew that
the lower oxygen levels would make him sleep, it would be a sleep forever.

The rope was ready with a bowline with a loop large enough to fit around the boy's chest. The
rope was lowered with a torch. The boy was asked to tug the rope when he was ready. Slowly
and carefully, we pulled the boy out. He was immediately wrapped in a blanket and then we
gave him some hot tea. He was carried back to the campsite. The boy thanked our team leader
again and again." Without you, Sahib, he would have been in heaven by now!" said the Gaddi
to make the atmosphere light.

Read the news clipping and answer the questions: [04]

November 20, 2017

Ahmedabad Times

Just before leaving for the Miss World pageant a few weeks ago, fbb Femina Miss India World
Manushi Chillar told us, "This is my one chance to show the world what India stands for and to
showcase the culture and values that I have been brought up with. I am going to make sure that
the world remembers India." And that's exactly what the gorgeous Manushi from Haryana
managed to do on Saturday at the glittering pageant held in Sanya, China, where she was
crowned Miss World 2017 among 118 contestants from various countries. Andrea Meza, Miss
Mexico, was crowned the first runner-up and Stephanie Hill, Miss England, the second runner-
up.

Manushi is the sixth Indian to be chosen Miss World and she will bring the crown back to
India after 17 vears; Reita Faria was the first Indian to bag the title in 1966 followed by
Aishwarya Rai in 1997, Yukta Mookhey in 1999 and Priyanka Chopra in 2000.

10. What does Manushi want to show the world?

11. Where was Miss World pageant held?

12. How many contestants participated in the pageant of Miss World 2017?

13. Who was the first Indian to be crowned Miss World? When was she crowned Miss World?

Do as directed: [04]

14. The bus was full of travellers. It was our mistake to travel by that bus.

(Begin with: There were... We had better...)

15. From my childhood I have wanted to be a doctor. I am always much concerned when my
friends fall sick (Begin with: From her childhood...)

SECTION-C
16. Render the following dialogue into indirect speech: [04]

I told him, "Nana, let's go to a salon. You need a haircut." I insisted, "If you don't want to go,
then I will call a barber home."
He began to shake his head, "No, no, he will kill me. He does not like my hair cut short - he
will never approve
17. Study the data and write a paragraph on it in about eighty words: [04]

Name Characteristic Ability

1. John Milton Completely blind. Wrote the epic 'Paradise Lost'

2. Stephen Motor neuron disease. British theoretical physicist, cosmologist, author and Director of
Hawking Research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology within the
University of Cambridge.

3. Nicholas Born with the absence A motivational speaker.

James 'Nick' of all four limbs.

4. Helen Both deaf and blind. An American author, lecturer and political activist.
Keller

5. Sudha Lost one of her legs One of the most well - known dancer and TV actress in India
Chandran after a car accident.
18. In your school assembly you are going to deliver a speech on the subject given below.
Draft a speech using the given points in about 100 words on - 'The Power of Love' [05]
(Points: the most powerful feeling - power to stop the cry of a child - change lion into
lamb - Leads to positive thinking - effects - hatred and grudge - makes the life
sad and unhappy - negative thinking pollutes the surrounding people - love create
positive effects - peace - happiness - lovable life)

SECTION-D
19. Write a paragraph in about 150 words using the key words: [07]
• Indian Elections
(Democracy - selection of rulers - preparations - political parties - propaganda - procession -
posters of leaders - with great excitement begins the day - policemen - volunteers - press
reporters movement voters - electronic machines - results - processions)
OR
• Women Empowerment
(importance of education - condition of women in past - condition in the present - role of
parents and society - role of government - equality - progress of the nation - contribution of
women)
20. Kapil writes an email to Sweety suggesting her what to do for the Board Examination.
Draft an email in about 100 words. [05]

OR
You visited a Home for the Aged on your birthday with your parents. Write a brief report of
about 100