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SECTION: A READING
I Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: 10
As a high school student, studying poetry can be a rollercoaster ride. This
journey is punctuated by moments of profound appreciation for simpler pieces
and intermittent frustration with more complex works. Let's be real here -some
poems are just plain confusing and no amount of re-reading seems to help
decipher the intended meaning. The puzzlement that results from such
instances can be both vexing and demotivating. If solving a riddle is what was
intended, then playing Sudoku is a better option. One is led to ponder if
obscurity was the goal.
(2) Conversely, some pieces resonate with the reader's soul. stirring feelings of
warmth, happiness, and connection to the world. Often, these compositions
centre on themes that are universally understood, such as love, nature, or faith.
Being able to actually understand what the poet is trying to say can feel like a
little victory and is a welcome relief after grappling with more perplexing
poetry.
(3) Then there are poems that are emotionally charged; the ones that make the
reader curl up in a ball and cry or jump up and down with joy. One is left in awe
of the poet's ability to convey emotion through words. Let’s not forget the
downright weird poems. These are the ones that defy categorization and leave
the reader to their own devices in attempting to interpret meaning. The
author's use of figurative language and unconventional imagery can create a
sense of bewilderment that is either intriguing or off-putting. Regardless, the
reader can appreciate the uniqueness of the work.
(4) Despite the wide range of emotions and reactions that come with studying
poetry, it can be a rewarding pursuit. Not only does reading poetry allow one to
appreciate the artistic beauty of the written word but also enables one to
develop crucial critical thinking and analytical skills. The process of unlocking a
poem's meaning can feel like cracking a code or solving a puzzle but the sense of
accomplishment derived from mastering a challenging piece can be deeply
gratifying. Finally, impressing an English teacher with a well-analysed poem
can be a source of pride and validation.
(5) Overall, studying poetry is like a box of mixed chocolates, you never know
what you're going to get.but whether it's complex, emotional, simple, or just
downright weird, there's always something to be gained from the experience. So,
let's applaud all the poets out there, for making us laugh, cry,scratch our heads,
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Answer the following questions, based on the passage above. 10

I Which of the following statements best describes the author's attitude 1

towards studying poetry?
A. Finds poetry to be a frustrating and meaningless endeavor.
B. Believes that the emotional rollercoaster of studying poetry is not
worth the effort.
C. Recognizes the challenges of studying poetry but also acknowledges
the rewards it
offers.
D. Feels that poetry is too obscure and abstract for the average person
to appreciate.

II What is the tone of the writer in the given lines from paragraph (1)? 2
Rationalise your response
in about 40 words.
If solving a riddle is what was intended, then playing Sudoku is a
better option. One is led to
ponder if obscurity was the goal.

III Complete the sentence appropriately. 2

The author's use of vivid imagery in the paragraph (3), such as "curl up in a
ball and cry" and
"jump up and down with joy", greatly affects the reader because
____________.

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IV The passage includes some words that are opposites of each other. From the
sets (a)-(e)
below, identify two sets of antonyms:

(a) intriguing and off-putting (b)

deciphering and interpreting
(c) appreciate and applaud (d)
simple and challenging
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 (e) emotions and feelings

v. Complete the sentence appropriately. 1

We can say that the author's tone becomes more neutral and objective when
discussing weird
poems, compared to other types of poetry because __________.

vi. 2
Based on the reading of the passage, examine, in about 40 words,how
studying poetry can be like exploring a new city.

VII What is the message conveyed by Hina's experience, in the following case? 1
Hina spends hours trying to analyze a poem for her assignment and finally
feels a sense of
accomplishment and pride, once she understands.
A. Only those with natural talent for poetry should engage with it.
B. Persistence makes studying poetry a rewarding pursuit.
C. Study of poetry is guaranteed to impress others.
D. The efforts of studying poetry is inversely proportional to the rewards
gained.

VIII 1
State whether the following lines display an example of a simple / complex /
emotionally charged / downright weird , poem.

The sun rises in the east,

A new day begins, a fresh start.
Birds chirp, nature wakes up,
A peaceful feeling in my heart.

II Read the following text.

Reduction in green areas has caused various environmental problems. 10
People squeezed between concrete structures are looking for various ways to
meet their longing for green. One of the ways to do so, is vertical gardens
and green walls. Vertical gardening is a unique method of gardening where
plants are grown in a vertical position or upward, rather than in the
traditional method of planting them on the ground.
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 (2)The purpose of vertical gardens and green walls, which arises from the
studies of different disciplines (landscape architects, architects, engineers,
etc.), is to close the cold image of concrete and increase the visual value. In
these systems, nature and structures are integrated, and thus, urban
areas and the desired environment have become intertwined.
(3)Vertical garden case studies often show that , though functionality should
be in the foreground, when vertical gardens are planned, they are generally
made as aesthetic elements in the city's underpasses and city squares, and
decorative elements in residences, without seeking functionality.
4)Experts support that the visual quality and evaluation of landscape
architecture is determined based on the satisfaction of the users. Hence, a
survey questionnaire was prepared for residents of varied age groups from of
a metropolitan city . The given Table 1, displays these responses:

The study acknowledged that vertical gardening has the potential to

transform urban spaces into green, sustainable areas, and further research
should explore the impact of vertical gardening on the environment and
human well-being.

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 Answer the following questions, based on the passage above
I Complete the following analogy appropriately, based on your understanding 1
of paragraphs 1& 2.
We can say that the situation of people living in concrete structures is
comparable with a fish living in a fishbowl, and the need for vertical gardens
to the need for decorations in the fishbowl because _______________.

II Fill the blanks with the appropriate option from those given in brackets, 1
based on your understanding of paragraph 2.
The statement that , urban spaces have become more closely connected with
the desired natural surroundings through the incorporation of nature and
structures in vertical gardens and green walls, is a ___________ (fact/
opinion) because it is a _____________ (subjective judgement/ objective
detail).

III Justify the following, in about 40 words. 2

While the survey results suggest that vertical gardens may be effective in
improving the quality of life in urban areas, further research and evaluation
may be necessary to fully understand their effectiveness and potential
drawbacks.

IV Based on the survey results, which two concerns should a city government, 1
looking to install vertical gardens, address?

V In Table 1, the statement 3, "Vertical gardens increase air quality - indoors 1

and outdoors,"received the most neutral responses from participants, with
51 respondents indicating a neutral stance. State any one inference that can
be drawn from this.

VI Select the option that correctly displays what ‘intertwined’ signifies. 1

(Reference-Paragraph 2)

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 VII Infer one benefit and one drawback of vertical gardening, in comparison to 2
other solutions,such as community gardens or parks. (Answer in about 40
words)

VIII Which of the following is the main takeaway from the study mentioned in 1
the passage?
A. Vertical gardening has minimal impact on the environment or human
well-being.
B. Vertical gardening is a sustainable practice that can transform urban
spaces into green areas.
C. The impact of vertical gardening on the environment and human
well-being has already been thoroughly explored.
D. The study needs to include experts from horticultural firms to offer any
recommendations for further research.

GRAMMAR
I Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the 1
given portion of a letter:
Dear Sir
This is with reference to committee’s letter of recommendation that ________
(highlight) the nominations for ‘Safe Residential Area’ award for this current
year.

II Read the given sentence from a recipe review article. Identify the error and 1

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 supply the correction in the sentence.
This delightful recipe must keep your hunger pangs at bay with its balanced
spices and oriental flavour.

Use the given format for your response.

ERROR CORRECTION

III. Abhilash and Neha had a conversation about the inauguration of Neha’s 1
Dance Academy.
Report Abhilash’s question.

Is your best friend helping you in this venture?

IV Read the dialogue between Shabnam and her mentor, Sara, regarding her 1
summer internship programme.
Sara: Why did you choose to participate in this internship programme?
Shabnam: Ah! I am convinced this programme has the potential to enhance
my abilities.
Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue.
Sara asked Shabnam _________________________________ in that internship
programme.
Shabnam sighed and exclaimed that she was convinced that programme had
the potential to enhance her abilities.
A. why to choose to participate
B. to choose participation
C. why he had chosen to participate
D. with her choice in participating

V Fill the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the concluding line of an 1
issued circular by an Organisation, to its Managers.
A copy of the plan is enclosed and __________ (that/ then/ this) may be
communicated to all Team Leaders for compliance.

VI Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from a 1
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 commercial company’s current marketing strategy.
The company aimed at increasing authority in areas frequently visited by
the clients.

Use the given format for your response.

ERROR CORRECTION

VII Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction 1
for the closing line, from an analytical report.
In conclusion, this study explores the association among short-sleep
pattern and overweight youngsters.

VIII Complete the given narrative, by filling the blank with the correct option. 1
The experience of nursing an injured bird left me _____________ grateful for
knowing themportance of being kind and compassionate to all creatures.
A. feeling
B. having felt
C. felt
D. feels

IX Report the dialogue between a vendor and his customer, by completing the
sentence:

Vendor: It is nice to see you, Sir!

Customer: Yes, indeed! Unlike last month, I have been away for quite some
time this month.

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 The vendor greeted his customer respectfully and mentioned that he was
pleased to see him.
The customer answered in the affirmative and explained that
______________________

X Fill the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the live feed on a
school news
channel.
Congratulations Change Makers!
The regional competition awards have been announced and our school music
club
___________ the first prize.
A. had been won
B. will win
C. was winning
D. has won

XI Complete the line from a self- awareness song, by filling the blank with the
correct option.

The river runs through your veins

The trees and mountains ______ your name
The moon and stars watch over
You’re guiding your way back home
To dream the night away.

A. will call
B. call
C. had called
D. calls

XII Identify the error and supply correction for the following note in a
passengers’ flight instruction manual:

Note- Passengers will not reach

the airport late in order to avoid a
fine equivalent to 5% of the basic
fare.

Use the given format for your response.

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WRITING
I A )As Vaishali Nathani of 214, Indrayani Apartments, Vaishali Street,
Daipur, you believe that forming Ecology clubs and appointing Eco-minders
in your city can aid in the preservation and conservation of nature.
Write a letter to the MLA of your city area, in about 120 words, suggesting
the need to form such clubs. Share their importance and implications.
Recommend the involvement of resident volunteers for implementation of
eco-club activities that nurture and protect the local ecosystem.

B )As Armaan Khan, the School Literary Captain of Ujjwal Academy, Old
City, Kiladerabad, you
believe that languages can help bridge regional divides and promote unity.
Write a letter to the Editor of a national daily, in about 120 words,
suggesting the introduction
of an online regional language learning programme managed and run by
student councils and
language clubs in the city. The programme aims to help residents who have
recently relocated
to a new region in picking up the local language organically. Share the
importance and credibility of such a programme and suggest a feasible way
to execute it along with possible
activities.

II A)Tsering, of class X, is contesting for the post of the Junior School Captain,
in the upcoming student council elections. Given below is her character
traits’ graphic, shared in the public domain, by the school counsellor, for the
awareness of student voters, at school.

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 All Tsering’s peers have been asked to write a paragraph in about 120
words, analysing these traits, to either support or oppose her candidature.
As one of her peers, write this analytical paragraph, by selecting some of the
traits that support your analysis.

You may begin like this :

As a responsible student voter, I believe Tesring possesses / does not possess
the necessary traits to be a School Captain.

You may end like this:

For these reasons, I believe she has / does not have the potential to be a good
School Captain and I support /oppose her candidature.

B)As the Captain of the school’s Cultural Club, you have been asked to study
the given itinerary provided by a tour-organizing vendor.

A 3N/2D Educational Tour for the Senior School Students:

Jabalpur and Ranha National Park (Vandhya Pradesh)

●​ Tour Travel & sightseeing by bus.

●​ Accommodation on quad sharing basis.
●​ One staff complimentary for every 20 students.
●​ Bottled mineral water throughout the tour.
●​ Dance Party on 22 November.
●​ Insurance policy of ₹ 20,000/- per head.
●​ Provision of Tour Manager’s assistance to all places.
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 Analyse this itinerary to either approve or reject the tour proposal, while
focusing on the students’ safety, interest, and physical wellness. Write this
analytical paragraph in about 120 words, by selecting features that support
your analysis.

You may begin like this :

A thorough analysis of the itinerary provided by the tour organizing vendor
reveals that the tour proposal should be accepted / rejected.

You may end like this:

Therefore, the tour proposal for the educational trip should be approved /
rejected.

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