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MID TERM EXAMINATION 2020-21 ENGLISH CORE 301 CLASS XII TIME: 3HRS

MAX. MARKS: 80

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS  All questions are compulsory  Attempt the questions section wise  Write correct question number before every answer.Not doing so will lead to invalid answers  Write full answers for Objective type questions. If only numerals will be written it won’t be marked

PART A- OBJECTIVE TYPE (40 MARKS) READING I. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: 10 Marks 1. A fisherman, enfeebled with age, could no longer go out to sea so he began fishing in the river. Every morning he would go down to the river and sit there fishing the whole day long. In the evening he would sell whatever he had caught, buy food for himself and go home. It was a hard life for an old man. One hot afternoon while he was trying to keep awake and bemoaning his fate, a large bird with silvery feathers alighted on a rock near him. It was Kaha, the heavenly bird. "Do you have no one to care for you, grandpa ?" asked the bird. "Not a soul.""You should not be doing such work at your age, " said the bird. "From now on I will bring you a big fish every evening. You can sell it and live in comfort." True to her word, the bird began to drop a large fish at his doorstep every evening. All that the fisherman had to do was take it to the market and sell it. As big fish were in great demand, he was soon rolling in money. He bought a cottage near the sea, with a garden around it and engaged a servant to cook for him. His wife had died some years earlier. He had decided to marry again and began to look for a suitable woman.

2 One day he heard the royal courtier make an announcement. Our king has news of a great bird called Kaha," said the courtier. "Whoever can give information about this bird and help catch it, will be rewarded with half the gold in the royal treasury and half the kingdom !" The fisherman was sorely tempted by the reward. Half the kingdom would make him a prince ! 3. "Why does the king want the bird ?" he asked. "He has lost his sight," explained the courtier. "A wise man has advised him to bathe his eyes with the blood of Kaha. Do you know where can she be found ?""No.. I mean ...no, no..." Torn between greed and his sense of gratitude to the bird, the fisherman could not give a coherent reply. The courtier, sensing that he knew something about the bird, informed the' king. The king wanted the old man to be brought to the palace. 4. "If you have information about the bird, tell me," urged the king. "I will reward you handsomely and if you help catch her, I will personally crown you king of half my domain.""I will get the bird for you," cried the fisherman, suddenly making up his mind. "But Kaha is strong. I will need help." The king sent a dozen soldiers with him. That evening when the bird came with the fish, the fisherman called out to her to wait. "You drop the fish and go and I never get a chance to thank you for all that you've done for me," he said. "Today I have laid out a feast for you inside. Please alight and come in." Kaha was reluctant to accept the invitation but the fisherman pleaded so earnestly that she finally gave in, and alighted. The moment she was on the ground, the fisherman grabbed one of her legs and shouted to the soldiers hiding in his house to come out They rushed to his aid but their combined effort could not keep Kaha down. 5. She rose into the air with the fisherman still clinging onto her leg. By the time he realized he was being carried away, the fisherman was too high in the air to let go. He hung on grimly, and neither he nor Kaha were ever seen again. 1.1 On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer any 10 of the questions given below by choosing the most appropriate option : a. Why was the king desperately looking for Kaha the bird ? i. ii. iii. iv.

The king wanted a pet bird. A wise man advised the king to capture the bird for good luck Kaha was the only heavenly bird with silvery feathers. The king was blind and required Kaha's blood for his eyes.

b. Why did the bird volunteer to bring fish for the old man ? i. ii. iii. iv.

The old man was inexperienced at fishing. The bird took pity on the old man and wanted to help him. The bird had caught more fish than required. The bird wanted to make the old man rich.

c. What led the courtier to sense that the fisherman might know something about Kaha ? i. ii. iii. iv.

The courtier had observed Kaha alighting at the fisherman's house every evening. The courtier had seen the fisherman talk to Kaha. The fisherman fumbled when asked about Kaha. Word went around that the fisherman was in contact with Kaha.

d. Which of the following is not true about Kaha ?

i. ii. iii. iv.

Kaha was a very considerate bird. The blood of Kaha was precious. Kaha was a strong bird. Kaha saved the fisherman from the Kings wrath.

e. Whom did the king sent with the fisherman to catch Kaha? i. ii. iii. iv.

his son his soldiers his hunters other fishermen.

f. What does the story tell us about the fisherman? i. ii. iii. iv.

He was a betrayer He was greedy both (i) & (ii) none of these

g. What does the phrase ‘rolling in money’ in the passage refer to? i. ii. iii. iv.

circling around money having less amount of money having large amount of money none of these

h. How did the bird manage to escape? i. ii. iii. iv.

with the courtier, on his shoulders with the fisherman, clinging on to his leg with Kaha, as his pet none of these

i.Find a word similar in meaning to ‘take off’(Para 1) i. ii. iii. iv.

alight bemoaning comfort rolling

j. Find a word similar in meaning to ‘catch hold’(Para 4) i. ii. iii. iv.

catch grabbed both (i)& (ii) none of these

k. Find a word similar in meaning to ‘consistent’(Para 3) i. ii. iii.

greed gratitude coherent

iv.

none of these

II. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: 10Marks I. We sit in the last row, bumped about but free of stares. The bus rolls out of the dull crossroads of the city, and we are soon in open countryside with fields of sunflowers as far as the eye can see, their heads all facing us. Where there is no water, the land reverts to desert. While still on level ground we see in the distance the tall range of the Mount Bogda, abrupt like a shining prism laid horizontally on the desert surface. It is over 5,000 metres high, and the peaks and under permanent snow in powerful contrast to the flat desert all around. Heaven Lake lies part of the way up this range, about 2,000 metres above sea level, at the foot of one of the higher snowpeaks.

2. As the bus climbs, the sky brilliant before, grows overcast. I have brought nothing warm to wear. It is all down at the hotel in Urumqi. Rain begins to fall. The man behind me is eating overpoweringly smelly goat's cheese. The bus window leaks inhospitably but reveals a beautiful view. We have passed quickly from desert through arable land to pasture and the ground is now green with grass, the slopes dark with pine. A few cattle drink at a clear stream flowing past moss-covered stones; it is a onstable landscape. The stream changes into a white torrent, and as we climb higher I wish more and more that I had brought with me something warmer than just the pair of shorts that have served me so well in the desert. The stream (which, we are told, rises in Heaven Lake) disappears, and we continue our slow ascent. About noon, we arrive at Heaven Lake, and look for a place to stay at the foot, which is the resort area. We get a room in a small cottage, and I am happy to note that there are thick quilts on the beds.

3. Standing outside the cottage we survey our surroundings. Heaven Lake is long, sardine-shaped and fed by snow melt from a stream at its head. The lake is an intense blue, surrounded on all sides by green mountain walls, dotted with distant sheep. At the head of the lake, beyond the delta of the In flowing stream, is a massive snow-capped peak which dominates the vista; it is part of a series of peaks that culminate, a little out of view, in Mount Bogda itself.

4. For those who live in the resort there is a small-hall by the shore. We eat here sometimes, and sometimes buy food from the vendors outside, who sell kabab and naan until the last buses leave. The kababs, cooked on skewers over charcoal braziers, are particularly good; highly spiced and well- done. Horse's milk is available too from the local Kazakh herdsmen, but I decline this. I am so affected by the cold that Mr. Cao, the relaxed young man who runs the mess, lends me a spare pair of trousers, several sizes too large but more than comfortable. Once I am warm again, I feel a pre- dinner spurt of energy-dinner will be long in coming—and I ask him whether the lake is good for swimming in. 5. "Swimming ?" Mr. Cao says, "You aren't thinking of swimming , are you 6. "I thought I might. "I confess. "What's the water like ?"

7. He doesn’t answer me immediately, turning instead to examine some receipts with exaggerated interest, Mr. Cao, with great off-handedness, addresses the air. "People are often drowned here", he says. After a pause, he continues. "When was the last one?" This question is directed at the cook, who is preparing a tray of mantou (squat white steamed bread rolls), and who now appears, wiping his doughty hand across his forehead. "Was it the Beijing athlete ? " asks Mr. Cao.

2.1 On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer any 10 of the questions given below by choosing the most appropriate option : a. One benefit of sitting in the last row of the bus was that : i. ii. iii. iv.

The narrator enjoyed bumps No one stared at him He could see the sunflowers He avoided the dullness of the city

b. The narrator was travelling to : i. ii. iii. iv.

Mount Bogda Heaven Lake A 2000 metre high snow peak Urumqi

c. On reaching the destination the narrator felt relieved because : i. ii. iii. iv.

He had got away from the desert A difficult journey had come to an end He could watch the snow peak. There were thick quilts on the bed

d. Mount Bogda is compared to : i. ii. iii. iv.

A horizontal desert surface A shining prism A constable landscape The overcast sky

e. Which animal's milk is available from local herdsmen? i. ii. iii. iv.

Horse Cow Goat Camel

f. One of the things that made the narrator uncomfortable were i. ii. iii.

smooth side woman eating smelly goat's cheese leaking windows

iv.

none of the above

g. What did he regret as the bus climbed higher? i. ii. iii. iv.

he did not bring camera he did not bring his family he did not bring something warm none of these

h. What is ironic about the pair of trousers lent by Mr. Cao? i. ii. iii. iv.

small in size, yet comfortable small in size, but not comfortable large in size, but not comfortable large in size, yet comfortable

i.Find the word similar to ‘upward movement’ (para2) i. ii. iii. iv.

Overcast .overpower Torrent ascent

j Find the word similar to ‘sellers’ (para 4) i. ii. iii. iv.

Skewers Herdsmen Vendors none of these

k.Find the word similar to ‘to reach the highest point or climax’ (para3) I.culminate ii.dotted iii.massive iv.sardine -shaped LITERATURE III. Read the extract and choose the correct options given: (any 2)

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(1)The next day, both men got up in good season. The crofter was in a hurry to milk his cow, and the other man probably thought he should not stay in bed when the head of the house had got up. They left the cottage at the same time. The crofter locked the door and put the key in his pocket. The man with the rattraps said goodbye and thank you, and there upon each went his own way. a) Who was the other man:

i.

Ironmaster

ii. Apprentice iii. Peddler iv. His son b) What did the crofter do before leaving his cottage: i.

Milk his cow and locked the door

ii. Served the breakfast iii. Took a bath iv. None of these c) Why did the man with the rattraps thank the crofter: i.

For the milk he gave him

ii. For thirty kronors iii. For trusting him iv. For giving him shelter and food d) How had the old crofter got thirty kronor: i.

By stealing

ii. By working in somebody’s house iii. By selling the milk and creamery iv. None of these 2. In his hand is a steel canister. “I now work in a tea stall down the road,” he says, pointing in the distance. “I am paid 800 rupees and all my meals.” Does he like the job? I ask. His face, I see, has lost the carefree look. The steel canister seems heavier than the plastic bag he would carry so lightly over his shoulder. The bag was his. The canister belongs to the man who owns the tea shop. Saheb is no longer his own master! a) What is saheb holding while in his way? i.

Rag picking bag

ii. A pair of different colour shoes iii. A gold coin iv. A steel canister b) How has the new job impacted Saheb?

i.

he earns more money and better food now

ii. He has lost his carefree look iii. He saves time to go to school now iv. He has no time to play now c) Why does the steel canister seem heavier than the plastic bag he would carry so lightly? i.

The bag was his

ii. The canister belongs to the shop owner iii. Saheb is no longer his own master iv. All the above d) ….…..means ‘canister’ used in the extract. i.

Vessel

ii. Humdinger iii. Implication fuss 3. Now Sadao remembered the wound, and with his expert fingers he began to search for it. Blood flowed freshly at his touch. On the right side of his lower back Sadao saw that gun wound had been reopened. a) Name the chapter and the Author i. The Enemy, Jack Finney ii. On the face of it, Pearl. S.Buck iii. The Enemy, Pearl. S.Buck iv. The Enemy, Colin Dexter b) The wounded soldier belonged to: i.

The Russian army

ii. U.S. Navy iii. The British Army iv. The Japanese Army c) What had happened to the soldier i.

He was having fever

ii. He was suffering from appendix iii. He was wounded

iv. He was operated on d) What was Sadao searching for i.

bandages

ii. Hana iii. equipments iv. gun shot

IV.Read the extract and choose the correct options given: 1.

4x1=4

Break O break open till they break the town And show the children to green fields, and make their world Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues Run naked into books the white and green leaves open History theirs whose language is the sun.

a) Name the poet and the poem.

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b) What does the ‘sun’ symbolize: i. heat and light to ruin anybody ii. sunny weather iii. light and brightness of education iv. ability to burn anybody

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c) What should they break: i. Slums that are built ii. Barriers and obstructions iii. The donations iv. The schools d) What kind of world does the poet imagine for these children? i. Where they get plenty of food ii. Where they get enjoy freedom iii. Where they enjoy freedom of expression and knowledge iv. All of these

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2.

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Or Aunt Jennifer’s fingers fluttering through her wool Find even the needle hard to pull. The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer’s hand

a) What do her ‘fluttering fingers’ find hard? i. To pull the ivory needle ii. To roll the ball of wall iii. To thread the needle

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iv. To draw the sketch of tigers b) The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band is a subtle reference to i. Male oppression ii. Suppression at the hands of her husband iii. The heavy gold ring iv. The huge gold wedding band makes her uncomfortable

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c) Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer’s hand. The line means i. Aunt Jennifer is a sufferer in a male dominated society ii. Is a heavy object iii. Hard to carry iv. Cannot lift it at all

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d) ‘Terrified hands’ of Aunt Jennifer means i. Hard and bitter experience of married life ii. Scared hands iii. Un-manicured hands iv. Soft and nice hands

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V. VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION: (any 8)

8X1=8

1.

Why do you think the servant thoughts Gandhiji to be another peasant ?

2.

Name the river mentioned in the chapter Deep Water as treacherous?

3.

Why did the booking clerk refuse to accept the money?(The Third Level)

4.

What changes did the order from Berlin cause in school that day?

5.

Hana told Yumi to wash the soldier. How did she react?

6.

Why did the Peddler take his way through the forest?

7.

Where did the writer see Saheb one winter morning?

8.

Name the objects of nature that Keats mentions as source of joy in the poem ‘A Thing of Beauty’.

9.

What qualities of Mr. Lamb attracted Derry to him?

10. Where did Evans go after his escape?

PART B SUBJECTIVE TYPE (40 Marks) WRITING Q1. You are Anita Desai/ Anup Sharma, the sports Secretary of St. Abraham Convent School, Ahmedabad. Your school has decided to host the regional level Volley Ball Tournament. Draft a

notice in not more than 50 words for your school noticeboard inviting all the school children to attend the tournament and cheer the participants. Or You are Vikram/Sonia, an electronic engineer who has recently returned from the US and looking for a suitable job in the IT industry. Draft an advertisement in about 50 words for the classified columns of your newspaper. 3 Marks Q2. You are Dr. Amit Gupta, an eminent educationist. You have been invited to preside over an Inter-Zone Declamation Competition by Nalini, the President of English Literary Club of Government Model Sr. Sec School, Sector-20, Chandigarh. Write a reply, accepting the invitation. Or The Residents’ Welfare Society of your area is organising a BAL MELA on Children’s day. There will be food stalls, games and rides along with many attractive prizes. Write an invitation to the residents to participate in the same in about 50 words. 3 marks Q3.You are really concerned about the ways in which the advertisements in the media are targeting children for their own ends. As Trishla/ Trilok, Write a letter to the Editor of a National Daily protesting strongly against this hard core marketing. Or MaheshSharma of 59, Lal Bagh, Hyderabad sees an advertisement in the Times Ascent Write an application along with your resume to apply for the job of an Assistant Manager in Alpha Tech(Private) Limited, Moradabad.. 5 Marks Q4.Write an Article in 120-150 words on Vocational Training as part of the school curriculum expressing your views on its need in the present scenario and suggesting steps to make it successful. You are Praveen/Priya. Or You are Hiten/Harshita. Your school recently celebrated ‘World Food Day’ by organising a healthy cooking competition, painting and poster competitions etc. Write a Report on the celebration for your school magazine in 120-150 words. 5 Marks LITERATURE Q5. SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS: (ATTEMPT ANY FIVE)

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(a) Why do you think Aunt Jennifer’s hands are fluttering through her wool? Why is she finding the needle so hard to pull? (b) Why were a large number of villagers seated on the back benches?

(c) What does the poet mean when he says that wars will result in a ‘victory with no survivors’? (d) W...