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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER – 2

केन्द्रीय विद्यालय संगठन बेंगलुरु सम्भाग


KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN BANGALORE REGION

CLASS: XII MAX. MARKS: 80


SUBJECT: ENGLISH CORE (301) TIME: 3 hours

General Instructions:
1. 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Question-paper reading.
2. The Question Paper contains THREE sections-READING, WRITING and LITERATURE.
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
4. Write the correct question number in your answer sheet to indicate the option/s being
attempted.
5. 5. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

SECTION A : READING SKILLS (22 marks)


Reading Comprehension Through Unseen passages

1. Read the following text. 12


1. Many of us believe that “small” means “insignificant”. We believe that small actions
and choices do not have much impact on our lives. We think that it is only the big things,
the big actions and the big decisions that really count. But when you look at the lives of all
great people, you will see that they built their character through small decisions, small
choices, and small actions that they performed every day. They transformed their lives
through a step-by step or day-by-day approach. They nurtured and nourished their good
habits and chipped away at their bad habits, one step at a time. It was their small day-to-
day decisions that added up to making tremendous difference in the long run. Indeed, in
matters of personal growth and character building, there is no such thing as an overnight
success.
2. Growth always occurs through a sequential series of stages. There is an organic process
to growth. When we look at children growing up, we can see this process at work: the child
first learns to crawl, then to stand and walk, and finally to run. The same is true in the
natural world. The soil must first be tilled, and then the seed must be sowed. Next, it must
be nurtured with enough water and sunlight, and only then will it grow, bear fruit, and
finally ripen and be ready to eat.
3. Gandhi understood this organic process and used this universal law of nature to his
benefit. Gandhi grew in small ways, in his day-to-day affairs. He did not wake up one day
and found himself to be the “Mahatma”. In fact, there was nothing much in his early life
that showed signs of greatness. But from his mid-twenties onwards, he deliberately and
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consistently attempted to change himself, reform himself and grow in some small way
every day. Day by day, hour by hour, he risked failure, experimented, and learnt from
mistakes. In small and large situations alike, he took up rather than avoided responsibility.
4. People have always marvelled at the effortless way in which Gandhi could accomplish
the most difficult tasks. He displayed great deal of self-mastery and discipline that was
amazing. These things did not come easily to him. Years of practice and disciplined training
went on to make his successes possible. Very few saw his struggles, fears, doubts and
anxieties, or his inner efforts to overcome them. They saw the victory, but not the struggle.
5. This is a common factor in the lives of all great people: they exercised their freedoms
and choices in small ways that made a great impact on their lives and their environment.
Each of their small decisions and actions added up to have a profound impact in the long
run. By understanding this principle, we can move forward, with confidence, in the
direction of our dreams. Often when our “ideal goal” looks too far from us, we become
easily discouraged, disheartened and pessimistic. However, when we choose to grow in
small ways, taking small steps one at a time, performing it becomes easy.

Answer the following questions based on the passage above


I The main idea in the first paragraph is that. 1
a. Big things, big actions and big decisions make a person great.
b. Small actions and decisions are important in one’s life.
c. Overnight success is possible for all of us.
d. Personal changes are not important
Ii What does the writer mean by saying ‘chipped away at their bad habits’? 1
a. Completely gave up bad habits.
b. Slowly produced bad habits
c. Gradually gave up bad habits.
d. Ignored bad habits
iii Which of the following statements is true in the context of the third paragraph? 1
a. Gandhi became great overnight.
b. Gandhi showed signs of greatness in childhood itself.
c. Every day Gandhi made efforts to change himself in some small way.
d. Gandhi never made mistakes
iv. What is done by great people to transform their lives? 1
a. They approach life on a day-by-day basis.
b. They build character in small ways.
c. They believe in performing every day.
d. All of these
V Find out the word which is opposite of ‘shallow’ or ‘superficial’. (Para 5) 1
vi How did Gandhi demonstrate the sequential nature of growth? (30- 40 words) 2
vii How do small actions and choices impact our lives? 1
viii How can we achieve our ‘ideal goals’? 2
Ix State your understanding of the ‘universal law of nature' with example, in 30-40 words 2

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2. Read the following text: 10

1. 1. The international response to the corona virus pandemic had towards mid 2020 slashed
global carbon emissions by more than 8%, according to detailed estimates from a pair of
independent research teams. That’s roughly three times the annual emissions of Italy.
But energy consumption was already rebounding in China and elsewhere, and the
pandemic could register as little more than a blip in the climate system as government-
imposed lockdowns come to an end.
2. 2. Most reporting on carbon emissions takes place annually, but the unprecedented
3. social and economic shock brought about by the pandemic had spurred interest in
4. tracking energy and emissions trends in real time. Pulling information from a variety
of sources—including energy and weather reports, satellite-based observations
5.
6. and traffic data collected by vehicle navigation systems in more than 400 cities around
the world — two international teams provided the first estimates of how carbon
emissions were changing daily across the globe.
7. 3. “The question was in the air,” says Corinne Le Quéré, a climate scientist at the
University of East Anglia in Norwich, UK, and lead author of one study, published on 19
May in Nature Climate Change. “We developed two different methods, so it’s quite
encouraging to see that our results are comparable.” Le Quéré’s team compiled
information on daily emissions from different sectors in a variety of cities, regions and
countries, and then analysed the measures taken by governments to control the spread of
corona virus.
8. 4. On the basis that these measures were to be relaxed over the course of the year, the
team projected that the cumulative global emissions for 2020 could drop by anything
from 4 –7%, which would represent the largest drop since the Second World War.
“We’ve never seen anything like this,” LeQuéré says.
9. 5. Lockdowns in China helped to maintain lower emission levels in the country,
accounting for a 10% reduction until the end of March 2020 compared with year 2019.
As economic activity picked up in China, other countries went into lockdown mode,
depressing global emissions throughout April 2020.
6. The aviation industry experienced a dramatic decline, with emissions falling by more
than 21% in the first four months of the year, but the largest emission reductions in
absolute numbers were in the electric power and ground transport sectors

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Answer the following questions based on the passage above
i. Select the correct inference with reference to the impact of the pandemic on climate 1
a. impact on climate is negligible
b. impact on climate is prominent
c. emissions across the globe never changed
d. there was no impact
ii. Select the central idea of the paragraph. 1
a. the global threat of Corona Virus
b. global warming trends
c. decline in power consumption.
d. the pandemic slashed carbon emissions
iii. Select the option that displays the true statement with reference to Figure (1) 1
a. power sector touched the lowest level of emission.
b. residential and aviation sectors touched lowest emission levels.
c. industrial sector dipped to the lowest emission level.
d. ground transport and power sectors hit the lowest mark of emission.
iv. The phrase ‘the question was in the air’ implies that ………… … … 1
v. Enlist the sources that acted as the basis for carbon emission studies 2
vi. Select the option that displays the correct cause-effect relationship. 1
a. Cause-Governments across the world over took measures to combat corona
virus Effect - There was reduction in carbon emissions from various sectors
b. Cause - The measures were to be relaxed over the course of the
year Effect – projected drop by 4-7%in 2020
c. Cause–Economic activity picked up in China
Effect – Other countries went into lockdown mode
d. Both options A and C
vii. The survey projected that the cumulative drop in emissions for 2020 would be a. 4% - 7% 1
b. the utmost since world-war II
c. both A and B
d. none of the options
viii What method did Le Qure adopt for her studies? 2

SECTION B: CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS (18 marks)

3.
Attempt ANY ONE of two, in about 50 words: 4

A. You are Radha/Rohan, Secretary of the Arts Club of Vidyanjali Public School, Bengaluru.
The club has decided to start a music band. Draft a notice informing children about the same
and asking the interested ones to appear for an audition. Invent necessary details.

OR
B. Water supply will be suspended for eight hours (10 am to 6 pm) on 6th of March for
cleaning of the water tank. Write a notice in about 50 words, advising the residents to
store water for a day. You are Karan Kumar/Karuna Bajaj, Secretary, Janata Group
Housing Society, Palam Vihar, Kurnool.

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4. Attempt ANY ONE of two, in about 50 words:
4

A. A You are the Student Head, Cultural Affairs, at M.K. Sr. Sec. School. Your school is
organising a 2-day Yoga camp over the weekend, for parents of the school students.
Create an invitation, inviting the school parents for this Yoga camp. Share
information about the camp organisers and include other necessary details.
OR
B. You are Mamta/ Mohan. You have been invited by the Pegasus Club, New Delhi to be
one of the judges for an Elocution Competition for school children. But due to a previous
engagement, you cannot accept this invitation. Write a formal reply to the President of the
Club regretting your inability to accept the invitation.
5. Attempt ANY ONE of two, in about 120-150 words: 5
A. With the technological explosion, we notice that cyber crimes have increased
considerably. As
a concerned citizen, write a letter to the editor of the Deccan Herald, Hyderabad pointing
out the issue and suggesting measures to prevent such happenings. You are Devi/Dev
Verma 103,New Ray Apartment, High Court Road, Hyderabad. The given cues may be
used to compose the letter
- Daily reports of cyber crimes in news paper
- various means of cyber frauds - lack of awareness in people
-Measures to prevent - Efforts to create awareness of Cyber safety
Examples of cyber safety tips.
OR
B. Bal Vidya Public School, Bellary, urgently requires a post-graduate teacher to teach Social
Science for which they placed an advertisement in 'The Indian Express'. You are Kruthi /
Karthik from 19, Vasant Marg, Bellary. Draft a letter including a CV, applying for the
advertised post.
6. Attempt ANY ONE of two, in about 120-150 words:
A. The untimely rains, flash floods, deluge, severe draughts, are all signalling a bleak
future to the planet. As a responsible citizen you are really concerned about the
visible proof
of climatic change. Write an article to be published in a leading daily in about 150
words discussing the issue and suggesting solutions. Use the given cues with your own
ideas
to compose this article
The Issue
- Impact of human activities like deforestation, burning of fossil fuel
- global warming at alarming condition resulting in climatic changes
- catastrophies - affecting all areas of life -food production, global economies

Solutions
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- Be responsible and respectful towards environment
- reduce carbon emission
OR
B. An exhibition titled ‘75 Golden Years of Independence’, was hosted by Army
Public School, Trivandrum under the banner of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav.
Write a report covering this event in about 120-150 words to be published in a
leading daily. You areSuman, Special Correspondent. You may make use of the
outline cues.
- Purpose of the celebration - date & venue
-Chief guest- inaugural ceremony, words of the Chief Guest
-arrangement of exhibits - categories, types of exhibits - visited by - Opinion of
visitors.

SECTION C:
LITERATURE TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLEMENTARY READING TEXT (40 MARKS)
7. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given. 6
A. And such too is the grandeur of the dooms
We have imagined for the mighty dead;
All lovely tales that we have heard or read:
An endless fountain of immortal drink,
Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.
(A Thing of Beauty)

I Which of the following themes is best represented in the given extract? 1


A. The beauty of nature
B. The power of imagination
C. The immortality of art and literature
D. The inevitability of death
Ii State whether the given statement is TRUE or FALSE, with reference to the extract. 1
By referring to the dead as "mighty", the poet emphasizes their importance and the power
they exerted on the people.
Iii Complete the sentence appropriately. 1
The "endless fountain of immortal drink" is an apt analogy for the tales of the mighty dead
because .
Iv The use of the word "brink" in the extract suggests that the immortality that is being poured 1
onto us is on the verge of overflowing. This creates a powerful image of .
V Based on the poem rhyme scheme, evident in lines 2-5, of the given extract, which word 1
would rhyme with line 1?
1.thinks 2. tombs3.things

Vi Select the option that is NOT true about the lack of punctuation at the end of line 1 in the 1
extract.
A. Creates a sense of continuity and flow that connects the line with the second line.
B. Encourages the reader to continue reading seamlessly without any pause.

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C. Creates a sense of anticipation and expectation for the reader.
D. Encourages the revisit to the ideas in the preceding lines.
OR
B. …I looked again at
her,wan, pale
as a late winter’s moon and felt
that old
familiar ache, my childhood’s fear,
but all I said was, see you soon, Amma,
all I did was smile and smile
and smile......
(My mother at Sixty-six)
I What is the speaker's emotional state when looking at her mother? 1
A. Confused and disoriented
B. Nostalgic and longing
C. Empathetic and understanding
D. Fearful and apprehensive
Ii What does the use of the word "but" at the beginning of the line, ‘ but all I said..’, suggest ? 1

iii Select the word that WILL NOT complete the sentence appropriately. 1
The description of the mother as "wan, pale / as a late winter's moon" creates a vivid image
of .
A. vulnerability
B. sensitivity
C. frailty
D. mortality
iv State whether the given statement is TRUE or FALSE. 1
The poetic device used in the line, ‘pale as a winter’s moon’ is the same as the one used in
the line, ‘the winter wind wistfully wailed at night’.
v What message do these lines highlight, in the context of familial relationships, and the 1
speaker’s sense of anxiety and fear at the prospect of losing her mother?
vi Complete the sentence appropriately. 1
The repetition of the word, ‘smile’ suggests that .
8. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given. 4
A. Students on Ice, the programme I was working with on the Shokalskiy, aims to do exactly this
by taking high school students to the ends of the world and providing them with inspiring
educational opportunities which will help them foster a new understanding and respect for
our planet. It’s been in operation for six years now, headed by Canadian Geoff Green, who
got tired of carting celebrities and retired, rich, curiosity-seekers who could only ‘give’ back
in a limited way. With Students on Ice, he offers the future generation of policymakers a
life-changing experience at an age when they’re ready to absorb, learn, and most
importantly, act.
i. The writer refers to the educational opportunities as ‘inspiring’ because…….. 1
ii. Which of the following would NOT be a ‘life changing experience’? 1
A. Being given a lead role in a play.
B. Going on an adventure trip.
C. Playing a video game.

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D. Meeting a great leader whom you admire.
iii. Why does the writer refer to ‘act’ as more important than ‘absorb’ or ‘learn’? 1
iv. The rich curiosity seekers failed to fulfil Geoff Green's objective as … 1
OR

B. In other words, the Tiger King is dead.


The manner of his death is a matter of extraordinary interest. It can be revealed only at the
end of the tale. The most fantastic aspect of his demise was that as soon as he was born,
astrologers had foretold that one day the Tiger King would actually have to die.
“The child will grow up to become the warrior of warriors, hero of heroes, champion of
champions. But...” they bit their lips and swallowed hard. When compelled to continue, the
astrologers came out with it. “This is a secret which should not be revealed at all. And yet
we are forced to speak out. The child born under this star will one day have to meet its death.”
(The Tiger King)
i Complete the sentence appropriately. 1
The author’s purpose in using foreshadowing, is to .
ii In the given extract, what emotion were the astrologers feeling when they "bit their lips 1
and swallowed hard"?
A. Humiliation
B. Disbelief
C. Grief
D. Unease

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