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WEEKLY TEST I (2015-16)

Subject: ENGLISH Max. Marks: 40
Grade: XI Time: 1hr 30mins
NAME: SECTION : ROLL NO:
General Instructions:
 This question paper consists of 5 printed pages.
 All answers to be written in the answer sheet provided.
 Attempt any section at a time
 All questions of that particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
SECTION-A : READING 10 M
1. Read the following passage carefully.

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 make 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 find himself to be the “Mahatma”. In fact, there was
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nothing much in his early life that showed signs of greatness. But from his mid-
twenties onwards, he deliberately and 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 avoid 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 into making 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 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.
I. On the basis of your understanding of the passage answer the following questions1x4=
by choosing the correct option: 4M
1. The main idea in the first paragraph is that
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. d. Personal changes are not important
2. What does the writer mean by saying ‘chipped away at their bad habits’?
a. Steadily gave up bad habits
b. Slowly produced bad habits
c. Gradually criticized bad habits
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d. d. Did not like bad habits
3. Which of the following statements is true in the context of the third paragraph?
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
4. What is done by great people to transform their lives?
a. They approach life on a day-by-day basis
b. They build character in small ways
c. They believe in performing everyday
d. All of these
II. Answer the following questions as briefly as possible. 4M
1. What according to the author is the ‘universal law of nature’?
2. How did Gandhi accomplish the most difficult tasks effortlessly?

3. Which things about Gandhi’s life were not seen by most people?
4. How can we achieve our ‘ideal goals’?
III Pick out words or phrases which convey the same meaning as the following: 2M
1. intentionally / purposely (Paragraph 3)
2. of deep significance; far-reaching (Paragraph 5)
SECTION-B (WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR) 15M

2. Your school is holding a summer camp for training students in hockey and basketball. 4M
Write a notice within 50 words for the school notice board of Amar Vidyalaya,
Allahabad. You are the Sports Secretary of the school.
3. You are Amit/Amita staying at Sunrise Apartments, Gymkhana Road, Pune. The 6M
main road leading to this colony has three open manholes causing frequent accidents
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at night. The streetlight is also not available. Write a letter to the Editor of “The
Times of India” expressing your concern about the apathy of the authorities towards
this situation. Also suggest ways to mobilize city dwellers, with the help of school
children, for the cause for safe roads.
4. Rewrite the following sentences sequentially to make complete sense: 5M

a. After the eggs have been added mix the flour at low speed until the batter is smooth.
b.
Next beat together butter and brown sugar for 3-5 minutes.
c. First sift together flour, baking soda, spices and salt into a bowl.
d. When the mixture is fluffy add the eggs one at a time.
e. Finally bake in an oven and cool.
SECTION C (LITERATURE ) 15M
5. Read the following extract and answer the questions below: 5M

My attention the magic of summer
Had lured from the game- which was wrong.
The bee (that inveterate hummer)
Was droning its favourite song.
I was tenderly dreaming of Clara
(On her not a girl is a patch),
When, ah, horror! There soared through the air a
Decidedly possible catch.
a. Why did the narrator drop the catch?

b. What was the bee doing?
c. What is the main theme of the lines mentioned above?
d. Give the meaning of the word ‘inveterate’.
e. Identify one figure of speech from the lines given above.
6. Answer any one of the following in about 30-40 words: 2M
a. What was the bowler’s perception when the narrator dropped the catch?
b. Justify the title ‘Missed’.
7. Answer the following question in about 50-60 words: 5M
a. Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up. Discuss the aphorism in the light of
the poem ‘Missed’.
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12. Attempt any one of the following in about 120-150 words: 3M
What did Mrs. Umney tell about Sir Simon?
Or
Why does Mr Otis buy Canterville Chase?
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WT1ENGSET1QP1115 19/4/15

WEEKLY TEST I (2015-16)

1. Read the following passage carefully.

2. Growth always occurs through a sequential series of stages. There is an organic

1. The main idea in the first paragraph is that

b. Small actions and decisions are important in one’s life

c. Overnight success is possible for all of us

d. d. Personal changes are not important

a. Steadily gave up bad habits

b. Slowly produced bad habits

c. Gradually criticized bad habits

a. Gandhi became great overnight

b. Gandhi showed signs of greatness in childhood itself

d. Gandhi never made mistakes

4. What is done by great people to transform their lives?

a. They approach life on a day-by-day basis

b. They build character in small ways

c. They believe in performing everyday

II. Answer the following questions as briefly as possible. 4M

1. What according to the author is the ‘universal law of nature’?

2. How did Gandhi accomplish the most difficult tasks effortlessly?

2. of deep significance; far-reaching (Paragraph 5)

SECTION-B (WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR) 15M

4. Rewrite the following sentences sequentially to make complete sense: 5M

5. Read the following extract and answer the questions below: 5M

a. Why did the narrator drop the catch?

e. Identify one figure of speech from the lines given above.

6. Answer any one of the following in about 30-40 words: 2M

7. Answer the following question in about 50-60 words: 5M

What did Mrs. Umney tell about Sir Simon?

Why does Mr Otis buy Canterville Chase?

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