PRAKASH COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & SCIENCE 2023-24

Class : FYJC SUB: English Time : 2 Hrs

Model Question Paper Set 1 Marks : 80

Section 1: PROSE
Q. I A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below: (12
Marks)
'What do you want me to do for you Peter Crouch?' she said a little sourly.
'Let me stay here a bit. Is there nowhere you can put me till they've gone?'
'Wwho's they?'
The keepers.'
'Oh you've had a quarrel with the keepers, have you?'
Yes. I was down by Cinder Wood seeing if I could pick up anything, and the keepers found me.
There were four to one, so I used my gun.'
"Then I ran for it. They're after me, they can't be far off now."
Mrs. Adis did not speak for a moment. Crouch looked at her beseechingly.
You might do it for Tom's sake,' he said.
You haven't been an over-good friend to Tom', snapped Mrs. Adis.
'But Tom's been a very good friend to me; he would want you to stand by me tonight.'
'Well, I won't say he wouldn't, for Tom always thought better of you than you deserved.
Maybe you can stay till he comes home to-night, then we can hear what he says about it.'
'He'll be up at work for an hour yet, and the coast will be clear by then — I can get away
out of the country.' 'Where'll you go?'
'I don't know. There is time to think of that.'
'Well! You can think of it in here, she said dryly, opening a door which led from the kitchen
into the small shed at the back of the cottage. They'll never guess you're there, specially if I
tell them I haven't seen you tonight.' You're a good woman, Mrs. Adis. I know I'm not worth
your standing by me, but may be I'd have been different if I'd a mother like Tom's.' She did not
speak, but shut the door, and he was in darkness save for a small ray of light that came through
one of the cracks. By this light he could see her moving to and fro , preparing Tom's supper. In
another hour Tom would be home from Ironlatch Fark, where he worked every day. Peter
Crouch trusted Tom to help him, for they had been friends when they went together to the
National School at Lamberhurst, and since then the friendship had not been broken by their
very different characters and careers.

A 1.Global Understanding (2)

Choose the two correct statements that depict the theme of this extract.
(1) It's the confession of the criminal what he had done.
(2) It shows the character sketch of Peter Crouch.
(3) It is the description of the Mrs. Adis.
(4) It gives the activities to save the criminal for the sake of son's friendship.

A2. Complex Factual (2)

Peter Crouch trusted Tom because _________
A3. Analysis (2)
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 Mrs. Adis did not consider Peter Crouch as good friend of Tom.
A4. Personal Response (2)
List the qualities of your best friend.
A5. Language Study (2)
(1) Mrs. Adis did not speak for a moment. (Make it interrogative).
(2) By this light he could see her moving to and fro, preparing Tom's supper.
(Use 'be able to)
A6. Vocabulary (2)
Match the words given 'A' with 'B'

(1) appealingly (a) deserve

(2) Meal (b) trust
(3) be worthy of (c) supper
(4) regarded as reliable (d) beseechingly

(B) Language Study (Non-textual Language Study (4 Marks)

1. Do as directed. (3)
(a) After accepting the honour, he starts his speech.
(Choose the correct compound sentence transformation from the following
alternatives)
i) He starts his speech and accepting the honour
ii) He accepts the honour and starts his speech.
iii) When he starts his speech, he accepts the honour.
(b) We can get a lot ____information from graphs _____at a glance
(Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blanks)
i) with, under. ii)by, in. iii) of, at
(c) If it increases the sale of goods, industry prospers.
(Choose the correct use of unless for the given sentence)
i) Unless it increases the sale of good, industry prospers.
ii) Unless it increases the sale of good, industry does not prosper.
iii) Unless it does not increase the sale of goods, industry prospers.

2. Spot the error: (1)

I met a European girl yesterday.

Q.2 A) Read the first activity. Read the extract and then do all the activities:
(12 Marks)
Most people over a certain age will have discovered relaxing qualities of music.
But slower music has tangible medical benefits too, researchers have found. Beethoven's
slower symphonies were found to reduce the blood circulation, including a state of
physical calm which may have benefits for stroke and heart attack victims. The effect
was so dramatic that scientists believe music could be used instead of drugs in some
cases to reduce heart rate and blood pressure. It might come as little surprise that fast,

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 loud music had the opposite effect. But that does not mean that all modern music should
carry a health warning.
It was tempo rather than style which had the most marked effect on cardiovascular
activity. Faster music and more complex rhythms speeded up breathing and blood
circulation. Irrespective of style, with fast classical and techno music having the same
impact.
Similarly, slower or more meditative music had the opposite effect with raga creating
the largest fall in heart rate. The study also found that passive listening to music induces
varying levels of arousal depending on the tempo. While calm is induced by slower
rhythms or pauses in the music.
Al. Global Understanding (2)
Effects of louder music.
1) _________________ 2) __________________
3) _________________ 4) __________________

A2. Complex Factual (2)

"Slower music has tangible medical benefits". Explain.
A3. Analysis (2)
Guess the intention of writing this extract.
A4. Personal Response (2)
Hearing music is good or bad. (Give your opinion)
A5. Language Study (Do as directed) (2)
(l) Most people over a certain age will have discovered relaxing qualities of
music. (Rewrite using MODAL AUXILIARY that denotes less certainty)
(2) Faster music and more complex speeded up breathing and circulation.
(Rewrite using 'AS WELL AS')
A6. Vocabulary (2)
Write FOUR words from the extract that arc related to medical field.
(B) Summary Writing: (3 Marks)
Write a brief SUMMARY of the above extract with the help of the points given
below. Suggest a SUITABLE TITLE for it.
Benefits of music, effects of faster and slower music, etc.

(C) Read the following paragraph and write a tree diagram of it: (3 Marks)
Books have always been man's best friends. There are books on various topics. They can be
grouped under different categories namely literature, expository, philosophical and
reference. Stories, dramas, novels, one act plays and poetry all come under literature. Books
that provide information are expository type. They include history, geography, and politics.
Philosophical books deal with religion and the010U. Reference books deal with variety of
needs. They include books like a dictionary or a collection of idioms and phrases world
records, facts and figures etc.

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 Category of Books
_________ _________ Philosophical Reference
1)Stories 1)History 1) ________ 1) _________
2)Dramas 2)Georgraphy 2) ________ 2) Collection of idioms and phrases
3)Novels 3)_______ 3) _________
4)One Act play 4)Politics 4) Facts and figures
5)__________

SECTION II : POETRY [Comprehension and Appreciation]

Q.3 A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below ( l0 Marks)
'Again would your lordship a moment suppose,
(Tis a case that has happened and may be again)
That the visage or countenance had not a Nose,
Pray who would, or who could, wear spectacles then?
'On the whole it appears, and my argument shows,
With a reasoning the court will never condemn, That the spectacles
plainly were made for the Nose, And the Nose was as plainly
intended for them.'
Then shifting his side, as a lawyer knows how,
He pleaded again in behalf of the Eyes.
But what were his argutnents few people know,
For the court did not think they vre equally wise,
So his lordship decreed with a grave solemn tone,
Decisive and clear, without one if or but-
That, whenever the Nose put his spectacles on,
By daylight or candlelight-Eyes should be shut!
Al. Global Understanding (2)

State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Correct the false
statements.
a) Nose can use spectacles.
b) The Ear was appointed as a judge.
c) Court did not think both arguments of the lawyer were equally wise.
d) The verdict allowed the eyes to keep open wearing spectacles.

A2. Interpretation (2)

"That the spectacles plainly were made for the nose, and the Nose was as plainly
intended for them." Explain.

A3. Personal Response (2)

Give your opinion about the dispute of nose and eyes.

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 A4. Poetic Device (2)
(l) On the whole it appears, and my argument shows.
(2) Eyes should be shut.

A5. Poetic Creativity (2)

Add your TWO poetic lines to make the rhyme scheme: a b a b
But what were his arguments few people know,
For the court did not think they were equally wise,

(B) Read the extract and write as per the instructions (4 Marks)
Earth has not anything to show more fair:
Dull would he be of soul who could pass by
A sight so touching in its majesty:
This city now doth, like a garment, wear
The beauty of the morning; silent, bare,
Ships, towers, domes, theatres, and temples lie
Open unto the fields, and to the sky;
All bright and glittering in the smokeless air.
Never did sun more beautifully steep
In his first splendour, valley, rock, or hill;
Ne'er saw I, never felt, a calm, so deep!
The river glideth at his own sweet will:
Dear God! The very houses seein asleep;
And all that tuighty heart is lying still!
Write an appreciation of the poet considering the following points:
1) Theme of the poem 2) Language used in the poem
3) Special Features 4) Message of the poem

SECTION Ill: WRITING SKILL

QA) Complete the activities as per the instructions given below: (16 Marks)
A)Write a letter to the Editor of a local newspaper, (4)
Complaining about the bad condition of roads in your locality.
OR
A) Write an email (in proper format) to your younger sister congratulating her
on her winning the trophy as the 'Best Singer’ Award.

B) Write a blog in the proper format on 'Social Distancing' — (4)

Need of the time. Since the Corona outbreak has spread worldwide, we need
to follow it strictly.
OR
B) Expand the idea — "No gains without pains" or "Travel Broadens the Mind".
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C) A boy in your locality has won the "National Award for (4)
Bravery". Imagine that you are going to interview him.
Frame 8 questions that you will ask him. Use the following points :
1) Introduction
2) Opening question
3) Main body
4) Concluding questions
5) Summing up
OR
C)You are going to interview your mother where she speaks about her teenage years,
her family, classmates, dreams, etc.

D) Imagine that you are a compere of The Annual Day Celebration' in your college.
Write a script of the same. You can take help of the following points: (4)

a) Introduction
b) Welcome - speech
c) Lighting the lamp
d) Welcome song
e) Main events
f) Vote of thanks
OR
(D) Prepare a speech on International Women 's Day.

SECTION IV: DRAMA (16 MARKS)

Q.5. (Al) What is Drama? (2)
(A2) What are the elements of Drama? (2)
(A3) Name any 4 periods of English Drama. (2)
(A4) Explain briefly the four stages of a play. (2)
(A5) What is Plot? (2)
(A6) Give one word for (2)

1) A verse without a rhyme but with a regular meter

2) A person who supports an idea or a belief and
convinces others of its advantages.___
(A7) Match the pairs (4)
1) Stage Directions a) Character's thought process expressed aloud
2) Monologue b) The main idea or point of a play
3) Theme c) To speak to oneself
4) Soliloquy d) Guidelines given by the dramatists