Question-1

Write a composition (300-350 words) on any one of the following (20)

(a) Write an original story about how a person's life changed for the better, with a little helpP
From his friends.
(b) Describe the atmosphere of your school while examinations are going on.
(c) 'Success is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. 'Express your views either for or against this
Statement.
(d) You were witness to an act of heroic bravery. Narrate the incident in detail. What did you
Learn from the experience?
(e) Study the picture given below. Write a short story or ;description or an account of what
The picture suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or
You may take suggestions from it.

Question 2.

Select any one of the following: (10)

(a You visited an art exhibition recently. Write a letter to your friend, describing the gallery, the art
work and the effect on you and the others around you.
(b) Write a letter to the Manager of a mall you ha recently visited. Complaining about the poor
maintena nce and inconvenience. Suggest measures for improvement.

estion3
(5+5)
You are the president of your school's Gymnastics club. You have organized various events that
students of different classes can participate in. Make a notice to display the necessary information.
Write an email to a well-known aymnast, inviting him or her to be the Chief Guest at the Annual
Function of the Club.

Qyestion 4.

Read the passage given below and then attempt the work that is given (20 marks)

Teaching is my passion, and luckily; my experience as a teacher has been beautiful, emotional and fulfilling.
over the years, Ive watched the student-teacher equation evolve; from guru as God, guru as all-knowing
God.
Today's guru and shishya are partners in the process of teaching and learning. We inspire, motivate and learn
from each other. IfI don't know, I can admit it to my students. The teacher is only a facilitator, one who will
help the student grow to his/her potential, become a self-learner.
Has teaching changed the way I think? Yes, most certainly. My students have shown me how to manage time.
I marvel at how deftly they juggle sports, academics, dance, theatre and pottery for instance. I have learnt
how to accept failure, as 1 see my students taking success and failure with equanimity. I admire the
 extempore. I see them contesting an elec
confidence of my students who go up on stage and speak
can

osing it, and yet working with the winner for the common good.disagreeing polntely, cominE tO a consensus
nave observed students working in teams, giving suggestions,
Even i it means giving up one's original idea. They go ahead, never claiming. "That was my idea." It is

If you ask them, "Who do you think should be

wondertul the way they appreciate their classmates' talents.
given this task?" You can be sure they will pick the most suitable person.
Students are very good at solving problems creatively. The other day, asl was walking out of the school gate,
saw somethingan interesting. One girl, recently elected senior-most student leader, was motivating her fellow
studentswith amusing game to an amazing response. How innovative
AYtudents have often shown me how to keep cool during a crisis, with a 'Don't worry Ma'am, it can be
onera oftenamazed at their openness, their ability to think critically, accept reasoned answers. What
most is their daring- to chart unknown
toeme
to be original.
territories, to be constantly redefining rules, unafraid
My students make me think constantly. Last week. I told my class. "In these 10 years of teaching Trom unis
book, no one has asked me this question!" I have to be always ready for surprises. know they are not
testing me-though they do, some times. They ask such basic
questions that it stumps me
Thave taken so many things for granted. Students remind me that my learning is not complete and will never
be. Above all, my students have
taught me to be young, to never grow old.

For each word given below choose the correct meaning( as used in the passage) from the options
provided
(3)
() evolve
1. advance 2. Grow 3. Develop
(i) marvel
1. stare 2. Wonder 3. Expect

(i) consensus
1. agreement 2. Harmony 3.Unity
a How has the equationbetween students and teachers evolved over the years? 2)
How are today's teachers and students partners?
(2)
c What is the teacher in the passage surprised about with regards to his students?
(2)
Give one word from the passage to describe the role of the teacher today? 1)
What does the fifth paragraph of the passage convey about the students? (2)
What has the author said about the teacher-student relationship in the present time? Elaborate in
not more than 50 words. (8)

Question 5

(a)Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in the bracket. Do not copy
the passage. (4)
Donald MacDonald started undergraduation school at Harvard. His mother )cafrom Scotland
after a month. "And how_(2)(be) the American students, Donald?, she asked. 4s ( 3 ) (be)
his head against the wall night. Another
noisy:, he complained. One neighbour endlessly4_(bang)
generally (5)(scream) al night'
How do you manage to (6)_(put) up with it?
"1 just ignore them and continue 7 ) p l a y ) my bagpipes.
AwwwwlI_(8)(be) so proud of you, my dear boy
 FIll In the blanks with approprlata words (4)
a)Feople must learn thelr mistakes.
b Thls crulse lIner is bound the Maldlves.
need to cut on salt to control rmy escolating bypertenslon.
dY Get thls splder ny blazer, or I'l screa,
e) We have been worklns this morning
Does this traln go Cambrldge?
her has done,
e Ash Is unaware what son

h} He leaned of the window,

the following sentences without using and, but or o . (4)

(1choose the correct optlon to Join

This ls Interesting. It has many twists and turns.

1.Thls book Is Interesting unless It has many twists and turn.
2.This book is Interesting that it has many twists and turs
and turns.
3. This book ls interesting as it has many twist

the field.
in the classroom, Imust have left it on
Amust have left my box
and on the fleld.
1.I must have left my box in the classroom
2.I must have left my box In the classroom or on the fleld
in the classroom or on the field.
3.I must have left my box either

That concept is equally complex.

This concept is complex.
as that.
1. This concept Is as complex
2. This concept is complex as that
that.
3. This concept is as complex

home after school. His friends go

home after school
T h e boy goes
don't.
after school but his friends
1. The boy goes home after school.
him friends, go home
2. The boy, as well as
home after school.
3. The boy or his friends go
answer from the options provided
Instructions. Choose the correct
sentence with its
Read each
Beneath each:

cash. ( Begin: None )

bank are prepared to go home without
alAl the people In the
without cash,
to go home
in the bank is prepared
1. None of the people home without cash in
the bank is prepared to go
2. None people in to go home
without cash.
in the bank w e r e prepared
3. None of the people

and singing. (Use: but)

blShe Is good at dancing
in singing
at dancing but
1. Not only is she good
at dancing but
also singing
2. Not only Is she good but also singing.
she good at dancing
3. Not only was
 have a choice. (Begin: Neithe...
Reena and Wendy do not
a choice
1. Neither Reena nor Wendy has
choice.
2. Neither Reena or Wendy had a

choice.
3. Neither Reena and Wendy have a
(Use: warned)
tomorrow, said Mother to
me.
watch television now as you have a test
Don't
tomorrow.
1. Mother warned not to watch television as have a test
me I
tomorrow.
me not to watch television as I had
a test
2. Mother warned
I had a test the next day.
3. Mother warned me not to watch television as

She was disappointed because her friends did not wait for her. ( Begin :lf..

1. If her friends had waited for her, she is not have been disappointed.
2. If her friends had waited for her, she will not have been disappointed.
3. If her friends had waited for her, she would not have been disappointed.

will be disorder. ( Begin: Unless)

I f you break the queue while waiting for the bus, there
be any disorder.
1. Unless you break the queue while waiting for the bus, there will
won't be any disorder.
2. Unless you break the queue while waiting for the bus, there
there won't be any disorder.
3. Unless you didn't break the queue while waiting for the bus,

Ccurred to me. (Begin: It...

gThe thought of making lasagna
1. It never occurred to me that I could have made lasagna.
2. It never occurred to me that I could make lasagna.
3. It never occurred to me that I can make lasagna.

hy We looked up recipes on the internet to make roast chicken. (Begin :Recipes.

1. Recipes to make roast chicken were looked up on the internet by us.

2. Recipes to make roast chicken are looked up on the internet by us.
3. Recipes to make roast chicken was looked up on the internet by us.