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ENGLISH-X (COURSE ‘A’)

SECTION-A (READING) SECTION-B (WRITING) SECTION – C- (GRAMMAR) SECTION-D(LITERATURE)

SECTION-A (READING)

A.1. Read the following passage carefully:

ASTHMA: MYTHS AND TRUTHS

The word ‘Asthma’ seems to strike terror in the hearts of many. There are umpteen myths surrounding asthma, and it is important that doctors and patients accept the diagnosis, so that the unwary do not fall prey to quacks, who offer miracle cures.

Asthma is disease of the airways (the small tubes which take air to the balloon like alveoli, where oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide). These airways become red and inflamed due to many reason, which include allergy to dust, pollen, cold, humidity, food, stress, etc. With this inflammation, these airways become narrow and secrete mucous which leads to an obstruction of airflow and the classic wheezing sound and the breathlessriess associated with asthma. There is usually some cough, as the lungs are trying to clear the mucous from the lungs. But all wheezes and coughs are not asthma and a specialist is often required to differentiate asthma from other heart and lung diseases.

There is no doubt that if asthma is not treated, there may be permanent damage to the lungs and a person may end up needing more and more medication or even oxygen. But if asthma is treated regularly, the damage can be prevented.

One of the safest treatments in modern medicine has been the advent of inhalers for asthma. Very low doses of the drug are delivered to the area where they are required (lungs). The drugs have minimal or no side effects if used properly. There are preventive and reliever medications in inhalers and both may need to be used depending on the situation. Various kinds of inhalers are available and most are reasonably priced. More than 99 per cent of asthmatics can lead a normal life with the help of inhalers. Difficult asthmatics may also require medication. Devices like peak flow metre and nebulisers can be used at home for monitoring and controlling asthma.

A.1.1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions as briefly as possible:

(a) What do the quacks offer to the unwary asthma patients?

(b) What does the asthma disease entail?

(c)What is the safest treatment that modern medicine has given to asthmatic patients?

(d) Which part of body is worst affected due do to an asthmatic attack?

(e) Name the two devices that asthma patients can use at home for monitoring and controlling asthma.

A.1.2. Find words from the passage which mean the same as the given words/ phrases.

(i) fear

(ii) wrong belief

(iii) expert

(iv) coming of

A.2. Read the given passage carefully:

RAGGING-What is it all about?

These days a lot is being seen and read in the newspapers about ‘Ragging’ Everyone is aware of the Supreme Court’s directions about punishing anyone caught indulging in ragging, but few people can actually define the thin line of demarcation between ragging and a casual introduction between seniors and freshers.

There are two extremes to everything and ragging is no exception. But sadly, sometimes, even a formal introduction demanded of the fresher is very labeled as ragging. But don’t we begin with our introduction at any new place we go to.

That is the first step to knowing someone. How ever, at educational institutions and elsewhere, courtesy demands that the session of introduction should begin from people who are already a part of the institution so that the new comer feels comfortable.

I remember when I entered college, the seniors helped me to get known in the college, and in a short while the exchange of introductions ensured that almost all of my seniors knew me and I also came to know most of my alumni.

In a world of today-when everyone speaks of friendship and fellowship why can’t we realize that this is just a part of getting to know one another? Only when interactions happen can one become a friend. And if one does not want that to happen too, forget friendship-one is not worth it. By all this I am not encouraging ragging of the type which tortures and humiliates a fresher because as a student, I don’t approve of it. But we must realize that there is a difference between ragging and an informal introduction where the stress is on breaking the ice and getting to know each other. This kind of ragging is a part of college life, particularly so in a professional college where the associations and friendships, the relations between a junior and senior is bonded for the entire professional life, and I dare say that on numerous occasions this is firmer than genetic bonds of person. The first few days for a fresher also happens to be the time to learn about the traditions, rules and regulations, customs and culture of the newly joined alma mater.

Everyone goes through this stage of life. But we must learn to take it in our stride. The first year has its scares and surprises but don’t let it harms those relationship of yours which are yet to grow and bloom. Fight injustice by all means, but first carefully distinguish the right from the wrong.

At the end of the day if you are true to yourself nothing can stop you from reaching the acme of success.

A.2.1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, complete the given information by filling in the blanks.

The writer talks of (a) of everything in which he finds the ragging cannot be left (b) The first step to know someone is a (c) introduction of the new member so that the new comer feels at (d) . This type of (e) is a must and can in no way be termed as (f) A fresher, in his first few days also needs to learn about the traditions, (g) and regulations, customs and the (h) of the newly joined alma mater.

A.2.2. Find words from the passage which are opposites of the given words/phrases.

(a) thick

(b) end

A.2.3. Complete the given statements briefly:

(a) Mild ragging or the first few days in a professional college should

(b) Associations and friendships formed in a professional college often

A.3. Read the poem given below:

NEVER SAY DIE

Keep your head straight, keep your spirits high for the opportunity don’t wait, come on! Touch the sky.

There is nothing in the world, that you can’t tame. Fly high like a bird, with honor not shame.

The past has gone, let it go.

For the failure don’t moan, don’t get slow.

If you toil, you will find,

Your own true way, with faith in mind,

You won’t go astray, you will reach the pinnacle With strength of thy, surmounting every obstacle,

Just, never say die!

A.3. On the basis of your reading of the poem answer the following questions:

(a) The poet advises the reader to keep the spirits high. Why?

(b) Through the poem the poet wants to convey that nothing is impossible as

(d) One should not grumble

(e) If one works hare

(f) One should have___________in oneself as on can reach (g)_________with one’s (h)________

SECTION-B (WRITING) TOP

B.1. You are working in leading daily newspaper. Your boss has asked you to get ready a write up of a prominent social worker of your city. Complete the write-up given below using the following data.

BIO-DATA OF MOHAN SAHAY

Birth----4 Nov, 47 Mother---School Teacher Father---Sanskrit Scholar Education----graduate, Passed Graduation at 16 Achievements---Medical camps for under privileged. Campaigned against illiteracy in slums, Raising of funds for earthquake victims. Voluntary service in rehabilitation of the flood affected victims.

(a) on 4 Nov. 47 Mohan Sahay is the son of (b) parents. He (c) at the age of 16. Apart from (d) he also (e) in slum areas. He (f) for the earthquake victims and also gave voluntary service (g)

B.2. You are Madhavi, Secretary of Rotary Club. Draft a notice for an inter-school water painting competition to be conducted by the club on the theme ‘Conservation of Wildlife’ for students between 12 to 15 years. Cash prizes will be awarded to the three best entries.

B.3. You are working for a magazine ‘Health’ your editor has asked you to conduct a survey among the teenagers to find the trends among them regarding physical exercise. You collected the following information.

Study time-main focus-outdoor activity-Nil-Indoor Games-T.V. viewing on the rise-jogging-cycling – swimming find no place in daily routine.

Now write a detailed report to the editor of ‘Health’ on the basis of the information you collected.

B.4. Himanshu a class IX student read the following report in a newspaper.

Chandigarh Sept. 10 (Staff Correspondent) ‘Every 20 minutes a new vehicle hits city road; The city is virtually flooded with vehicles. It also has the highest number of vehicles per person in the country, leaving even the metros behind………..

Himanshu decided to write an article for the school magazine emphasizing the need to use bi-cycles which would not only prevent pollution and overcrowding but also provide people with physical exercise. Write Himanshu’s article the space provided.

SECTION – C- (GRAMMAR) TOP

C.1. The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Underline each error and write your correction in the space provided. The first correction has been done as an example.

This series of nine books are planned is

according to the guidelines set with NCERT (a)

but caters to the needs of on ICSE syllabus (b)

as well. This approach is modern but simple (c)

The important concepts, terms or definitions (d)

have been highlighted to help a student to (e)

remember it easily (f)

The students can perform the experiments to their (g)

C.2. In the following passage one word has been omitted. Mark the place of omission by using a’/’ sign and write the omitted word in the space provided. The first one has been done as an example.

Adult education is one of the major problem/

our country. Widespread illiteracy is real handicap

(a)

in the of functioning of democratic institutions.

(b)

It hampers economic social development.

(c)

It is of the primary and poverty. Mass adult literacy programmes be launched cause of our back wardness,

(d)

programmes be launched to provide

(e)

0pportunity to people learn irrespective of their

(f)

age. Rural areas literacy should be in (g)

the medium which the people feel at home.

(h)

The problem calls massive efforts on a (i)

National scale to yield significant results. (j)

C.3. below you can see a set of instructions for opening a savings bank account. Complete the following paragraph which describes how it is to be opened.

INSTRUCTIONS

(a) Select bank and visit it.

(b) Fill up the relevant form.

(d) The bank issues pass book and cheque book . In order to open a saving bank account first of all a bank (a) and……..The relevant form (b). Then the money (c) pass book and cheque book (d) by the bank.

C.4. Look at the following words and phrases. Rearrange them to form meaningful sentences. Write each sentence in the space provided.

(a) accidents/occasionally/are still/ to happen/bound/despite/best efforts/everone’s

(b) environmental / stress and strain /psychological / he said / what the world / that / the development of / needed / today/ was positive attitudes/ to cope up with.

SECTION-D (LITERATURE) TOP

D.1. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:

He moves in darkness as it seems to me.

Not of woods only and the shade of trees.

He will not go behind his father’s saying.

And he likes having thought of it so well.

He says again, ‘Good fences make good neighbours’.

(a) The fence is a symbol of

(b) The neighbour seems to be moving in the

(d) Explain he will not go behind his father’s saying .

D.2. Read the verse given below and answer the questions.

‘God save thee, ancient mariner!

From the friends that plague thee thus!

Why look’st thou so? ---- with my cross bow

I shot the Albatross.

(a) Why did the wedding guest abruptly start praying for the ancient mariner?

(b) Briefly explain the sailors attitude towards the killing of the Albatross.

(d) Why did he shoot the Albatross?

D.3. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:

It is all! Bob Cartchit can afford. His family does not complain. To them that meager goose is a sumptuous banquet.

Ebenezer…………………

(a) Who is the speaker of the above lines?

(b) How can a meager goose be a sumptuous banquet?

(d) Why does the statement ‘It is all’! end with an exclamatory mark?

D.4. “we were walking on the village road, dusty and ever the same, I remembered my childhood days” ………….What impact did the road have on the narrator’s thoughts?

D.5. What different psychological aspects of the children are depicted through the characters of ‘Game At Twilight’?

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