SET 2 - MP Board of Secondary Education

1MODEL PAPER 2011-12SUB: SPECIAL ENGLISHCLASS: XTime 3 hrs. Maximum Mark : 100Instructions:1. Read all the question carefully and then answer than according to theinstruction2. Marks of each question are indicated against it.3. Section A consistists of reading section and carries 30 marks.4. Section B consistists of writing and consistists of 30 marks.5. Section C consistists of grammar and translation and consistists of15 marks.6. Section D is from the text book and carries 25 marks.Section (A) (Reading).Q.1 Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below:Village Swaraj is that it is complete republic independent of itsneighbors for its vital wants and yet dependent for many others inwhich dependence is necessary. Thus the first concern of everyvillage will be to grow its own food crop and cotton for its clothes.It should have a reserve for its cattle, recreation and play groundsfor adults and children. Then if there is more land available, it willgrow usually money crops, thus excluding 'ganja' tobacco, opiumand the like. The village will maintain a village theatre, school andpublic hall. It will have its own water works ensuring clean supply.This can be done through controlled wells and tanks. Educationwill be conducted on a cooperative basis. There will be no castes,such as we have today and their graded untouchability.Nonviolence with its technique of Satyagrah and Non cooperation

2will have the sanction of the village community. There will be acompulsory service of village guards who will be selected byrotation from the register maintained by the village. Thegovernment of the village will be conducted by the Panchayat offive persons annually elected by the adult village, male and female,possessing minimum prescribed qualifications.Questions.(A) What will be the first concern of every village? (2)(B) How will the village ensure supply of clean water. (2)(C) Give the opposite of following (3x1=3)i. Compulsoryii. Minimumiii. Non-violence(D) Give a suitable title for the passage. (1)Q.2 Read the following passage carefully and answers the questiongiven below:A fairy tale is a fictional story that usually features characters (suchas, fairies, goblins. elves, trolls, witches, giants, talking animalsand birds) and enchantments after involving nearly impossibleevents. In modern times, a fairy tale ending refers to a happyending, though there are examples of fairy tales that do not endhappily.In cultures where demons and witches are seen as real, fairytales are told as legends having historical actuality as in epics likethe Iliad or the odyssey. However, they usually do not containreferences to religion, actual places persons and events; they takeplace "once upon a time" rather than in actual times.The history of fairy tales is particularly difficult to trace,because only their literary forms have survived. Still, the evidence

3of literary works at least shows that fairy tales have existed forthousands of years. The name 'fairy tale' was first given to them byMadame d' Aulnoy.Questions.(A) Choose the right option to complete the following sentences.1. According to definition, a fairy tale is .............. (1)(a) a humorous story.(b) a fictional story.(c) a tragic story.2. The name 'fairy tale' was given by .......... (1)(a) Madame Elizabeth.(b) Madame Curie.(c) Madame d' Aulnoy.3. The history of fairy tales is ........... (1)(a) in modern times.(b) famous.(c) difficult to trace.4. A fairy tale may start with words like .......... (1)(a) well known by.(b) once upon a time.(c) in olden days.(B) What are the common characters usually featured in fairytales. (2)(C) Why is the history of fairy tales difficult to trace? (2)Q.3 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questionsgiven below:You are young, I should like you to have the Pride of youth and theambition of youth to do some thing worth while and big. All of youmay not be geniuses, but some of you might yet do worth while

4things in some department of human activity or other. I do not likepeople who have no pride and ambition and are first sloppy people.I am not using the words pride and ambition in a small personalsense. I do not mean the pride of getting money, which is thesilliest of all types of pride. Pride should consist in doing your jobin the best possible manner. If you are a scientist, think ofbecoming Einstein, not merely a reader in your university. If youare a medical man, think of some discovery which will bringhealing to human race. If you are an engineer, aim at some new ininvention. The mere act of aiming at some thing big makes youbig.If my colleagues and others who function on the public stage todayappear big lenders to you, look back on how we become so. Wemay have had some virtue and some ability, but essentially webecome what we were because we had some ambition and pride,because we hitched our wagon to a star, because we tried to do bigthings and in so trying our stature increased a little.It is not why and what you say matters, but what you do.Think therefore of the vast opportunities that the world offers tothose who are keen of mind, strong of character and fleet of foot.Think of the opportunities that India offers. I know better than youof the difficult problems of India, the suffering and misery ofnumberless people. We are trying to meet those problems and solvethem, not by magic but by strong will and hard work. There is nomagic in this world except the accessional magic of humanpersonality and the human mind. It takes time and perseverance todo big things. It will not do to be faint hearted. One meets withfailure occasionally, but one has yet to go on. Success does notcome suddenly or without setbacks so you have these great

5opportunities in India. Prepare yourself for them, grow strong inmind and body. Having the inner urge to do big things and have nodoubts that you will do big things.Question.(A) What does Jawahalal Nehru want young people to have inthem? (2)(B) Who are sloppy people? (2)(C) What do you understand by the phrase 'hitch your wagon toa star? (2)(D) What are the qualities of pride and ambition? (2)(E) How can one prepare oneself for great opportunities? (2)(F) Match the column 'A' with their meanings in column 'B'. (3)(a)(b)(c)AHitchUrgeStatureBa) Persuadeb) Respect that a person achievesc) To lift yourself to a higherposition.(G) Give the antonyms of the following from the passage. (1)(a)ViceSection (B)(Writing)Q.4 A reporter made the following notes for a news item in thenewspaper. Complete the news using the given notes. Write theanswers in your answer sheet against the correct blank numbers.(5)Notes.Train accident - level crossing- 2 P.M. 1.32012 KM.-Nagpur- Collides with a truck - at high speed - 4 dead -Several hurt.

6Accident at level CrossingAt a level crossing near Nagpur (a) 12 km away a railaccident.................. The train was running at a high speed. It was acollision with a truck at the level crossing. The train driver saw thetruck and gave (b) ......................... The truck was also (c).................... Its driver did not pay heed to the signal and tried to(d) ................... but failed. The driver of the truck was (e).................... of those killed. The injured were taken to hospital.ORHere is a diary extract of a tourist about his tour to Rajasthan. Usethe information to complete the account of his visit to Rajasthan.Do not add any new information. Write the answers in your answersheet against the correct blank number.5th monthArrival at JaipurVisit to Hawa MahalMan Singh Art GalleryAmer fort: Example of advancedArchitecture7th MarchArrival at AjmerVisit to Pushkar Dargah8th March10th March12th MarchArrival at UdaipurVisit to palace, Temples (incl. Jain Temples)Lakes, Boating, Chittorgarh fort, mines,Pratap Memorial all very fascinating.To Jodhpur- Forts, Palaces.Visit to the Jaisalmer desert Evidence ofbravery, generosity of people, rulers.PeopleCooperative

7Visit to land of Forts and PalacesMy visit to Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer mademe feel that Rajasthan, (a) .................. During my visit to Jaipur I(b) .............. and I concluded that (c) ........... I was extremelythrilled during my visit to Udaipur. I enjoyed (d) .................. thestory of Rana Pratap and Rani Padmavati of Chittorgarh made mefeel that (e) ....................Q.5 Write a letter to the Health officer of your area complaining againstthe unsanitary condition of your locality, E-34, Nand NagariLucknow. (5)ORWrite a notice you are student of Govt. Model H.S.School, Bhopalfor the school notice board informing student about schoolinspection to be held to 01-03-2011 by the District Educationofficer. The notice should be of 50 words asking for punctuality,cleanliness and discipline. Put your notice in a box.Q.6 Look at the picture given below (visual input) and produce a storyin 100-150 words. (10)

8OR"Deforestation is unbalancing the Ecosystem", build up acomposition on the basis of given verbal input. (Each point carrytwo marks).(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)Different kinds of trees.Importance of trees.Services that trees provide.Usefulness to animals.Need of Plantation.Q.7 Mahatma Gandhi was a great social reformer write your views.(150 words). (10)OR"God's grandeur is reflected in the booty of nature". Expand theidea.Section (C)GrammarQ.8 Fill in the blanks using the correct words given in the brackets: (10)(i) Teacher permitted, you .................. go there. (would, may).(ii) My friend .............. come tomorrow. It is certain.(will, might, must)(iii) Her brother is ........... N.C.C. cadet. (a, an, the)(iv) The Patient had died before the doctor .......... (came, come)(v) Raj and I ............. great friends (am, are)(vi) I borrowed a book .............. my friend. (of, from, about)(vii) Why add murder ................ other crimes. (to, in, at)(viii) It .............. very cold here. (is, are)(ix) Charity begins at ............... (house, home)(x) He has not taken ........... food. (any, some, a few)

9Q.9 Do as directed (any five). (5)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)Radha said, "Honesty is the best policy." (charge Narration)You should not smoke. It is harmful for your health. (usinggerund begin with 'smoking)She teaches English. (change into passive)Do not make noise. (change into passive).He was so late he could not join the party. (rewrite usingso........... that)There will be love and peace every where. (change intonegative without changing the meaning)(vii) Tow and two. (makes, make) four. (rewrite the sentenceusing the correct form of verb)Section (D)(Text Book)Q.10 (A) Read the following extract and answers the questions givenbelow:May that by which wise men, skilful in rituals and steady inassemblies, perform their tasks that peerless spirit that lies in allcreatures, may that my mind resolve on what is good.(i) Name the poet and the poem. (1)(ii) Write the central idea of the poem. (2)(iii) Write the meaning of 'task'. (1)(B)Read the following extract and answer the questions givenbelow:

10Thrice welcome, darling of the spring.Even yet they art to me.No bird, but an invisible thing.A voice, a mystery.(i) Name the poet and the poem. (1)(ii) What does the poet call the cuckoo? (2)(iii) Give the opposite of 'invisible'. (1)Q.11 Why did Wasserkopf want refund of school fee? why did theprincipal consider his demand "a most unusual state of affairs"?OR (5)Describe how Jean and Pierre managed to get the pie.Q.12 Summaries the things that the lawyer learnt from books in prison.(4)ORHow did the Happy Prince compensate his ignorance of hispeople's suffering?Q.13 Describe the problems faced by Gandhiji in tolstoy farm. How didhe over come them? (8)ORJustify the title of the story 'The last leaf.'.