English Question Paper 2018
[AHSEC Class 11 English Question Papers]
Full Marks: 90
Time: 3 hours
SECTION – A (Reading)
1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
The word ‘depressed’ in common usage means sad, frustrated, fed up, bored and pessimistic. The mood of a depressed person is much lower at his or her best moments than that of a normal person at his or her worst. Depression is a state of mind. It is a mental disorder characterised by a lowering of the individual’s vitality, his/her mood, desires, hopes, aspirations and of his/her self-esteem.
Depression arising out of environmental factors is called reactive depression; depression arising out of biochemical changes in the brain is called endogenous depression. If depression is mild or moderate and if the individual is in touch with his / her surroundings, it is known as neurotic depression. If the individual is severely disturbed and is not able to comprehend what is happening around, such a state is called psychotic depression.
Old age is one of the stages of human development, where a person is likely to attain wisdom, maturity, social and economic stability with social recognition and emotional fulfillment. Generally, societies show a great respect and consideration for the aged. In ancient times old people were considered as the guiding starts in Indian families because they were symbols of tradition, respect wisdom and experience. In primitive, ancient and medieval cultures, old persons had a recognised social role. They were of great value because could impart knowledge and skill to youngsters. The old people were considered as repositories of wisdom and traditions and were not perceived as a burden on others.
At Present, social structures and values are undergoing transformation from traditional to modern. There is a rapid stride in urbanization and industrialisation leading to the breaking up of joint families and property. This has weakened the social position and status of the aged in the family. Changes in the institutions of marriage and family have diminished the control of parents over their children. Children have come to view the aged as a useless and non-productive entity. The ultimate result is that the very integrity of the family with the elderly forming an integral part of it is being uprooted. Thus the elderly have ended up losing much of their earlier authority, respect and prestige within the Indian family system. These changes generally bring about depression in old people.
Questions:
(a) (1) What does the word ‘depressed’ mean in common usage? 1
(2) What is ‘reactive depression’? 1
(3) What is ‘endogenous depression’? 1
(4) Why were old people considered to be of great value in earlier societies? 1
(5) What was the status of old people in ancient India? 2
(6) What are the factors responsible for disintegration of the joint family system? 2
(7) Mention two changes in our society that have caused depression in old people. 2
(b) Pick out the words in the passage that mean the following: 1x2=2
(1) Liveliness and energy.
(2) A place where things are stored.
2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
1. There are two problems which cause great worry to our educationists – the problem of religious and moral instruction in a land of many faiths and the problem arising out of a large variety of languages.
2. Taking up the education of children, we see that they should be trained to love one another, to be kind and helpful to all, to be tender towards the lower animals and to observe and think right. The task of teaching them how to read and write and to count and calculate is important, but it should not make us lose sight of the primary aim of moulding personality in the right way.
3. For this, it is necessary to call into aid, culture, tradition and religion. But in our country we have, in the same school, to look after boys and girls born in different faiths and belonging to families that live diverse ways of life and follow different forms of worship associated with different denominations of religion. It will not do to tread the easy path of evading the difficulty by attending solely to physical culture and intellectual education. We have to evolve a suitable teaching method for serving the spiritual needs of school children professing different faiths. We should thereby promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, a fuller understanding and helpful cooperation among the different communities in our society. Again we must remain one people and we have therefore to give basic training in our schools to speak and understand more languages than one and to appreciate and respect the different religions prevailing in India. It is not right for us in India to be dissuaded from this by considerations as to overtaking the young mind. What is necessary must be done.
4. Any attempt to do away with or steamroll the differences through governmental coercion and indirect pressure would be as futile as it would be unwise. Any imposition of a single way of life and form of worship on all children or neglect of a section of the pupils in this respect or barren secularization will lead to conflict between school and home life which is harmful. On the other hand, if we give due recognition to the different prevailing faiths in the educational institutions by organising suitable facilities for religious teaching for boys and girls of all communities, this may itself serve as a broadening influence of great national value.
Questions:
a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, make notes on it, using recognizable abbreviations whenever necessary. Add a suitable title to it. 5
b) Make a summary of the above passage in about 80 words. 3
SECTION – B
(Writing)
3. You are arranging a picnic to Kaziranga
next Sunday. Describe your preparations to your classmates in about 100 words. 6
Ans. Excursions and outings are the important means of recreation. So we decided to recreate something by arranging a picnic to Kaziranga. I suggested my friend that for picnic we should take sweets, fruits and lunch with us. For this we most go to market and buy some fruits and other eatables. We will also take a stove, a tea pot ,a dozen cups and a kettle. I suggested that in Kaziranga we will also go for safari and also see different animals along with one horned Rhino. For this purpose we will hire a guide. So that we could have a pleasant trip at a world heritage site i.e. Kaziranga. I also suggested to make bookings and necessary advance payments. Then I asked my friend to take his camera, so that we can have some memorable shots. My proposal of preparation for arranging a picnic to Kaziranga was welcomed by my classmates with shouts of applause.
Or
You are Ranjan/Ranjana, a reporter of ‘The Telegraph’. You have witnessed a road accident resulting in the death of three persons. Prepare a report in about 100 words to be published in your newspaper. 6
Ans:
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Road Accident claims Three Lives New Delhi, 20th December, 20XX Three persons were killed and three, including a child, grievously injured when an over-speeding lorry hit a Maruti car in which they were travelling. The accident took place at Mathura Road at about 10 PM. The lorry driver was driving at a high speed and lost control over the vehicle while trying to overtake a bus. In a bid to save a collision with the bus he hit the Maruti car in which Six persons were travelling. Three people died on the spot and three have been admitted to Safdarjung hospital with serious injuries. The accident caused a major traffic jam as the lorry blocked the road for almost an hour. The lorry driver has been arrested and a case of rash driving and causing death due to negligence has been registered against him. Reported by- By Aruna Staff Reporter |
Ans:
Respected teachers and my dear friends,
Good morning to one and all.
I am RohanI , student of class XI. I am here to present a speech on importance of the English language in the present day world.
Language is our primary source of
communication. It's the method through which we share our ideas and thoughts
with others. Some people even say that language is what separates us from
animals and makes us human. There are thousands of languages in this world.
Countries have their own national languages in addition to a variety of local
languages spoken and understood by their people in different regions. Some
languages are spoken by millions of people, others by only a few thousand. There
are several factors that make the English language essential to communication
in our current time. First of all, it is the most common foreign language.
Speaking it will help you communicate with people from countries all over the
world, not just English-speaking ones. English is also essential to the field
of education. In many countries, children are taught and encouraged to learn
English as a second language. Even in countries where it is not an official
language, such as the Netherlands or Sweden, we will find many syllabi in
science and engineering are written in English. Because it is the dominant language
in the sciences, most of the research and studies you find in any given
scientific field will be written in it as well. At the university level,
students in many countries study almost all their subjects in English in order
to make the material more accessible to international students.
As a concluding thought, let us consider our
opportunities for higher education. It is an established fact that English is
the language that gives us access to Science; especially the fields of
Engineering, Medicine, and Information Technology. Or think about a Post
Graduate in Management and the distinct advantage he or she enjoys if able to
communicate well in English! Thus English is the language that is used in
higher studies and research.
Or
Write an article for your school/college
magazine on what students can do to preserve our wildlife. 6
Ans:
Preserve Wild life
Today we are confronted with a mass extinction of species that is unprecedented in the recent history of our planet. From the orangutans in Indonesia to the gorillas in Rwanda (recent progress!), from the California condor to the vultures of India, from Asian tigers to African cheetahs, animals, plants and sensitive ecosystems are threatened everywhere. It is said, ‘We will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand and we will understand only what we are taught” So, to preserve wild life. We must love it and learn more about how to preserve wild life. To preserve wild life students must encourage their friends and family to respect wildlife. We must make them understand that the animals contribute to our well being students must realise, and make other realise not to buy bones, skills, teeth, trophies or feathers of wild animals. To obtain these products, animals have to be killed and this way we encourage the wild life trade. We must not think of hunting for wild animals as a sport, or for sale or trade. It reduces the regeneration potential of our forests and is bringing some species close to extinction. Most importantly, inform the natinari parks and wildlife servie if you encounter illegal activities concerning wildlife. Even students can contribute to wildlife conservation by donating to a nature society or club. The contributions are often tax deductable. Even debates and talk show can also help to know the values of wild life conservation. In fact students are the decision makers of the future. So they must be made aware of wild life conservation issues.
5. You have seen an advertisement in ‘The
Assam Tribune’ for the post of Manager in a private firm. Write an application
to the proprietor of the firm in response to the advertisement. Sign as
Mridul/Mridula. 8
Ans:
Examination Hall
12th December, 20xx
The Proprietor
Bansal & Son
Tinsukia( Assam)
Subject: An application for the post of Manager
Sir,
This is in response to your advertisement in ‘The Assam Tribune’ dated 10/12/20xx regarding the post of a ‘Manager’. I wish to apply for the same post.
I am outgoing, deligent and open to learning and have good command over English speaking. I have all the requisite qualification and experience. I did my BBA from Sri Ram College, Delhi. I worked as a Mangaer in XML Pvt. Ltd. Guwahati for 2 year. Having worked extensively in sales profession, I have had the opportunity to work closely with the senior managers to figure out sales strategies and work to achieve them. During my work at XML Pvt. Ltd. Guwahati , I had the opportunity to increase sales by 35% during the first year!. Moreover, I possess exceptional presentation skills which would help me to communicate effectively with potential customers.
As regard my qualification and experience , I am enclosing my bio- data for your kind consideration. I shall be available for an interview on any day of your convenience.
If selected I shall discharge my duties with utmost devotion and sincerity to your full satisfaction.
Yours sincerely
Mridul/Mridula
ENCLOSURE:
1. Bio- data
BIO-DATA
NAME : Mridul/Mridula
FATHER NAME : S.K Dutta
ADDESS : Examination Hall,
CONTACT : 9987XXXXXX
DATE OF BIRTH : xx/xx/1992
NATIONALITY : Indian
RELIGION : Hindu
MARITAL STATUS : Unmarried
GENDER : Male
AGE : 27 years
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
|
YEAR |
EXAMINATION |
BOARD/UNIVERSITY |
INSTITUTE |
PERCENTAGE |
DIVISON |
|
20xx |
HSLC |
SEBA |
A NEW HIGH SCHOOL |
79% |
I |
|
20xx |
H.S 2ND YEAR |
AHSEC |
TINSUKIA COLLEGE |
86% |
I |
|
20xx |
BBA |
IIM, Delhi |
IIM, Delhi |
76% |
I |
WORK EXPERIENCE:
|
S.No |
Organisation |
Position held |
From |
To |
|
1 |
XML Pvt. Ltd. Guwahati |
Sales executive |
1/1/20XX |
31/12/20XX |
SKILLS:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of Tally, Excel, MS-Word , Powerpoint
- Identifying and creating business requirements with senior decision makers
- Building strong relationships at all stakeholders
- Developing successful territory plans
Achievements:
- Winner of Inter –college Debate Competition (20xx)
- Best employee of the year 2016 at XML Pvt. Ltd. Guwahati.
Hobby: Interacting with people, reading books, etc.
Language Known: Hindi, English, Bengali, Assamese.
Declaration:
I solemnly declare that all the above information are correct to the best of my knowledge.
Date: 12/12/20XX Mridul/Mridula
Place: Tinsukia Signature
Or
Write a letter to the Editor of a local English daily drawing attention of the authorities concerned to the pitiable condition of roads in your area. 8
Ans:
Changsari, Kamrup
12TH November, 2018
The Editor
The Sentinel
Guwahati -781001
Subject: Poor road condition.
Sir,
Kindly allow me to draw the attention of concerned authorities (address) through the columns of your esteemed newspaper to the bad condition of the road in our locality that is Parbotia, Tinsukia.
The bad condition of the road cause a lot of inconvenience to the people, causing traffic jams during the peak office hours and frequent accidents. It also causes severe damages to the running vehicles. Poor drainage system is also responsible for damaging to the roads. It is a well-expressed fact that the people of Parbotia pay a huge amount of vehicle tax. Hence it is the fundamental right of the citizens to have better roads for their vehicles.
Keeping the above in view, I hope that the concerned authorities will initiate expeditious steps to ensure a good formation of road in our area.
Thanking you
Yours truly
ABC
SECTION – C
(Grammar)
6. (a) Fill in the blanks with suitable determiners: ½ x 2=1
1)
He had _____ time to spare as he was in a hurry.
(a little/little) Ans: Little
2) Do you have _____ complaint against the authority? (some/any) Ans: Any
(b) Rewrite the following sentences with the correct form of the verb given in brackets: ½ x 2=1
1) Cricket (play) only in a few countries. Ans: is played
2) She (be) absent for a month. Ans: was absent.
(c) Fill in the blanks with appropriate modal auxiliaries (the sense of the sentence is indicated in the bracket): ½ x 2=1
1) We _____ play football. (ability). Ans: Can
2) _____ I come in? (permission). Ans: May
(d) Correct the following: ½ x 2=1
1)
He left the hostel with bag and baggage. Ans: He
left the hostel bag and baggage
2)
She is reading since morning. Ans: She has been reading since morning.
7. (a) Complete the following piece of conversation by choosing the correct alternative from the brackets: 2
She said to me, “Why (why/where) are you late?” I replied, “I’ m not late. It’s 10:30 by (in/by) my watch.”
(b) Rewrite the following sentences as directed: 1x2=2
1) He did not know my name. (Make it a complex sentence)
Ans: He did not know what my name is.
2) Guwahati is the oldest city in the North-East. (Use the comparative degree of ‘oldest’)
Ans: Guwahati is older than any other city in the North-East.
8. Rearrange the words in the following to form meaningful sentences: 1x2=2
a) This is to see you who the person came last week.
Ans: This is the person who came to see you last week
b) Are harmless to snakes most people.
Ans: Most snakes are harmless to people.
SECTION – D
(Textual Questions)
9. Read any one of the stanzas given below and answer the questions that follow:
a) And who art thou? Said I to the soft-falling shower,
Which, strange to tell, gave me an answer, as here translated :
I am the Poem of Earth, said the voice of the rain,
Eternal I rise impalpable out of the land and the bottomless sea.
1) Where do these lines occur? 1
2) How does the shower fall? 1
3) What does the poet ask the rain? 1
4) Find a word in the passage that means “that cannot be touched”. 1
5) What idea do you form about the relationship between the rain and the earth from your reading of the quoted lines? 4
b) Father and son, we both must live
On the same globe and the same land,
He speaks : I cannot understand
Myself, why anger grows from grief
We each put out an empty hand,
Longing for something to forgive
1) Where must father and son live together? 1
2) What is the source of the father’s anger? 1
3) What does the ‘empty hand’ signify? 1
4) What do they long for? 1
5) What idea do you form about the relationship between the father and his son from the quoted lines? 4
10. Answer any two of the following questions: 3x2=6
a) The three stanzas of the poem ‘A photograph’ depict three different phases. What are they?
b) What is the poet’s feeling towards childhood in the poem “Childhood”?
c) Does the poem ‘Father to Son’ talk of an exclusively personal experience or is it fairly universal? Give a reasoned reply.
d) How is the cyclic movement of rain brought out in the poem ‘The Voice of the Rain’?
11. Answer any five of the following questions: 2x5=10
a) Would you agree that the author’s grandmother was a person strong in character? If yes, give instances that show this.
b) Explain the concept of ‘Shanshui’.
c) What is sustainable development?
d) What are the principal biological systems of the earth?
e) Give two examples of the author’s grandmother’s love of animals.
f) Why did Verrier Elwin say that he was unconventional as a visitor?
12. (a) “We have not inherited this earth from our forefathers; we have borrowed it from our children.” Justify this statement. 6
Or
(b) Describe the childhood days spent in the village by the author with his grandmother. 6
13. Comment on the influence of the English language and way of life on Indian society as reflected in the story “Ranga’s Marriage”. 6
Or
“The school system often curbs individual talents”. Discuss the statement in the light of your reading of “Albert Einstein at School.” 6
14. Answer any two of the following questions in brief: 2x2=4
a) What was Einstein’s idea of education?
b) How did Ranga and Ratna react when they saw each other?
c) How do you distinguish between information gathering and insight formation?
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