Questions 1-5 Read the excerpts from the article ‘Project Tiger’ and answer the questions that

follow:

Mr Thorat’s men had fixed a five foot iron rod to the ground, about thirty feet from the area where the
tiger was supposed to take a walk. They took a thin, long wire and fixed one end to the collar made of
tiger-skin that the tiger was already wearing. The other end was tied firmly to the visible portion of the
iron rod. The door of one of the cages was unfastened and Mr Thorat called out to the tiger. It respond
almost at once and sprang out of its cage to land on the open space outside. What followed was totally
unexpected. One look at Mr Thorat’s startled and helpless face told us that he was as taken aback as the
rest of us. Instead of walking sedately in a dignified manner, the tiger started prancing around with
tremendous enthusiasm. It leapt, it jumped , it rolled about, dragging its poor trainer who was
desperately clutching the wire tied to the tiger’s collar in a futile attempt to bring it under control. We
stood around foolishly, watching a new and strange kind of circus which we were getting to see for free.

1. How did the tiger respond to the call? (1)

2. What was the unexpected turn? (1)
3. Why did the attempt turn futile? (1)
4. What was the tiger expected to do ? (1)
5. Pick out a word from the passage that means to move with high steps. (1)

Question 6 to 10. Read the lines from ‘Blowin’ in the wind’ by Bob Dylan and answer the questions that follow.
(Each question carries 1 mark)

How many roads must a man walk down

Before you call him a man?
How many seas must a white dove sail
Before she sleeps in the sand?
Yes, and how many times must the cannon balls fly
Before they're forever banned?

The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind

The answer is blowin' in the wind.

Yes, and how many years can a mountain exist

Before it is washed to the sea?
Yes, and how many years can some people exist
Before they're allowed to be free?
Yes, and how many times can a man turn his head
And pretend that he just doesn't see?

6. What does the word ‘mountain’ refer in the poem?

7. Why does the singer say answer is blowin’ in the wind?
8. Why did cannon balls to be banned according to singer?
9. What is the attitude of the singer towards man and people in the song?
10. Pick out a line from the song which indicate about ‘denial of civil rights’?

11. Read the following lines from “Lines Written in Early Spring” by William Wordsworth and write a
short appreciation of the poem.
(5)

I heard a thousand blended notes,

While in a grove I sate reclined,
In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts
Bring sad thoughts to the mind.

To her fair works did Nature link

The human soul that through me ran;
And much it grieved my heart to think
What man has made of man.

Through primrose tufts, in that green bower,

The periwinkle trailed its wreaths;
And 'tis my faith that every flower
Enjoys the air it breathes.

Read the following passage carefully.

No one knows exactly where or when cricket began, but it is most likely that it began as a children's game in
England, and was played only by children for many centuries. It is believed that the game was invented by
Children who belonged to the farming families of south-east England. They would play in grass clearing or
areas grazed by sheep. A matted lump of sheep's wool, or even a stone or lump of wood, would be used as
ball, a stick or some other farm tool would serve as the bat, and a gate or tree stump would be used for the
Wicket. The earliest written reference to the game was in 1598, where it was called 'Creekett'. In the 17th
century, it slowly became a village game and adults began to take part in it. Today cricket is one of the most
popular sports of the world and is played and watched by millions.

Now, answer the questions given below:

12. Where is cricket believed to have started?

13. Who were the earlier players of cricket?
14. In which year was the earliest written reference to cricket made?
15. What was the game called at that time?
16. When did cricket become a game played by adults?

Answer any one of the following not exceeding 120 words.

17. ‘Film making includes a greater level of stress, strain and research. It has deeper and wider functions in
human life’. Do you agree to this statement? Prepare a write up on the basis of the article ‘Project
Tiger’.
(Hints : Films- not just a medium of entertainment- reflect the issues of society- documents cultures-
provides messages- includes stress and strain- research needed- Satyajit Ray happens to see a shooting-
he is puzzled- needs the tiger- approaches the circus- forced to shoot twice- the satisfaction it brings)
(7)

18. Doctor in the snake and the mirror was frightened by snake in his hand. He ran to his friend’s house.
He told everything to his friend. Prepare a likely narrative. (7)

Answer any two of the following not exceeding 60 words.

19. And amongst the wool were the three baby squirrels – all of them white!’ The boy couldn’t stop
wondering about the white squirrels. If he scribbled down this unforgettable sight in his diary, how it
would be? (5)
20. The Film Club of your school has decided to organize a film festival. Prepare a notice with all the
details inviting the students to participate in the festival. (5)
21. Ali lost his sister’s shoes and returned home. That night they discussed about it. Prepare conversation
between Ali and Zahra. (5)

Answer any three of the following (22 to 26) not exceeding 80 words.
 6. Satyajith Ray decided to make a film called ‘Goopy gyne and Bhaga byne’. He needed permission to
use tiger in his film. Write a letter to chairman of Animal Welfare Board, for asking permission to use
trained animals in film.
(6)
7. Prepare character sketch of Thorat in ‘Project the Tiger’. (6)
8. Doctor in ‘Snake and the Mirror; has visited your school and you have got a chance to interview him.
Write six questions that you can ask to him.? (6)
9. Doctor’s belongings were theft by a thief. A news was published about it on next days daily. Prepare a
news report. (6)
10. Prepare a profile of Satyajit Ray using the details given below. (6)

Name: Satyajit Ray

Born: 2 May 1921, Kolkata, Bengal
Spouse: Bijoya Ray
Parents: Sukumar Ray, Suprabha Ray
Education: Vishva-Bharati University, Presidency University Kolkata
Occupation: Director, Producer, Lyricist, Music composer, Calligrapher, writer
Awards: Academy Honorary Award, Bharat Ratna award
Died: 23 April 1992, Kolkata

Questions 27-31: Look at the advertisement and answer the questions that follow.

Estd: 1962
DRISHYA DIGITAL STUDIO
M.G. Road, Palarivattom, Kochi
Our Speciality:
•  One minute photograph
•  Digital photography
•  Eight passport size plus 1 (4x6) only Rs 70/-
•  Digital videography
•  Bring old, nostalgic photograph and make it new

Proprietor : Vijay karun

27. Where is Drishya studio located?

(1)
28. How long will take to get a passport size photo?
(1)
29. what are the offers given by Drishya studio?
(1)
30. When was the studio established?
(1)
31. Who is the owner of Drishya studio? (1)

32. Complete the conversation suitably.

Friend : Doctor , you are so worried , ..................(a)..................?

Doctor : Yes , I had a terrible experience .
Friend : ........................(b)..........................?
Doctor : A snake curled on my arm .
Friend : ........................(c).........................?
 Doctor : Yes . I was alone in my room.
Friend : Did the snake follow you ?
Doctor : No , ...................(d)...................... .
Friend : If I had been there , ....................(e)..................... .
Doctor : I was terribly frightened , so I couldn’t do anything

33. Rewrite the sentences given below and fill in with the phrasal verbs given in bracket.

Doctor: I ______a______ a problem tonight.

Neighbour: What happened?
Doctor: I ____b_____ snake and it coiled around my arm. It happened so unexpectedly that
I was _____c_______.
Neighbour: Is the snake still there? Did you _____d_____ it?
Doctor: I don't know, I'm afraid. I still haven't _____e____ the shock
Neighbour: You relax for a while.
(taken aback, run into, get over, look out for, come across, give in)

34. There are certain errors in the passage given below. Edit them.

Immediately I smear (a) oil all over myself and took a bath. I changed into fresh clothes. The next morning
at about eight-thirty I took my friend and one or two others to my room to moves (b) my things from there.
But we found we had little to carry. The room had been out cleaned (c) by some thief! But not really, the
thief had leaved (d) behind one thing as an (e) final insult!' (5)

35. Read the following conversation. (2)

Zahra: Where are my shoes?
Ali: I lost it somewhere in the store.
a. Zahra asked Ali ________________________________________.
b. Ali replied _____________________________________________.

36. Identify the noun phrase in the subject position from following sentences. (3)

a) The beautiful Christmas tree in front of the house came to his memory.
b) Ali and Zahra were reading their text book.
c) The boy playing football who is my friend.