KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
VARANASI REGION
PRE BOARD EXAMINAION-I (2015-16)
CLASS-XII
SUBJECT:-ENGLISH CORE (301)
MAX MARKS:-100
SECTION-A(READING)
Note:- No penalty for mistakes in grammar, usage, spellings or word limit
Suggested value point
1.1
a)
iv- go to other countries for more money
1
b)
ii-fighting against social discrimination
1
c)
iii-they get equal and compulsory education
1
1.2
a)
by quoting the example of NRI quota or capitation fee for admission.
1
b)
Malaysia:-has reservation in jobs as well as contracts, licenses and company shares
Harvard University:-50% reservation for blacks and women in medical
1+1
c)
by giving practical training in social services etc. besides syllabus
1
d)
to give them a chance so that they may integrate with the main stream
1
1.3
a)
Exclusive
b)
Integrate
c)
Panacea
2.1
a)
ii-less than in natural night
1
b)
iv-all of these
c)
i-use less electricity
2.2
a)
It can cause depression, increased incidence of breast cancer and other ailments. 1
b)
It confuses them to fly into buildings lit up at night and so they die from crashes. 1
c)
Artificial lights along ocean beaches confuses them, they crawl to lit roads and are
flattened by cars or baked to death in sun
d)
e)
1
has set up conservation reserve to preserve a pristine night sky and planning to
expand it.
1
that fading of heavens may cause fading of human imagination
1
2.3
a)
peril
b)
dwindled
c)
pristine
3.
a)
Note-making
Title
Abbreviations/symbols(with/without key) any 4 or 5
1
content (min 3 headings and sub headings with proper indentation and notes)
3
b)
Summary (should include all important points given in the passage)
Content
2
Expression
1
2
SECTION-B (ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS)
Note- Objective of advanced writing skills is to test the candidate's creative and writing
ability/ Hence, expression with coherence, relevance, grammatical accuracy and style are as
important as content.
4.
Designing poster
Value to be given to creativity and different fonts to highlight the main points and drawing an
attractive poster in box
Content
2
Expression
2
Total 4
Or
Formal invitation
Content
2
Expression
2
Total 4
Content should include occasion, date, place/venue, time, necessary details and writer's
name.
5.
Letter of Enquiry:
Format:
Writer's address, date, receiver's address, subject, salutation, body of
letter, complimentary close.
Content:
Expression:
1
Details of programme, expected date of visit, charges, facilities, giving
personal choices, number of days of stay.
2½
Relevance, coherence, accuracy
2½
Or
Total-6
Application for job with C.V.
Format:
Writer's address, date, receiver's address, subject, salutation, body of
application, complimentary close.
Content:
1
Application reference to advertisement, suitability for job, submission
of application
2½
C.V/Bio-data
Expression:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2½
Total-6
3
6.
Article writing:- (for both options)
Format:
Headline, by line
Content:
5
Expression:
5
Total- 10
Value points for option-I
reference to the topic, reasons- old mind set, lack of will power on the part of policy makers,
illiteracy of women, need to create awareness, educating women, media to play more
effective role.
Option-II Swachh Bharat:
Title, writer's name
a good step worth congratulation, cleanliness is next to Godliness, will change the face of
people, society and nation, role of school and colleges.
Any other relevant points must be suitably awarded
7.
Debate:-
Content-
Introduction and conclusion like debate
value points
In favour:-
life comfortable, work easy, less time, more work, use with care.
Against :-
Dependence on machine, makes us lazy, wastage of money, unhealthy,
competition
Expression:- Relevance, coherence, accuracy, language of debate.
5+5 Total 10
Or
Speech:Content:
Given hints + own ideas
5
Expression:
5
Total 10
SECTION-C (TEXT BOOKS AND LONG READING TEXT-NOVEL)
8.
Objective-
To test the students comprehension of poem, ability to appreciate and
interpret, evaluate and respond to the lines of the poem.
a)
Restrictions and constrictions of married life
b)
On body:-weak, hand and fingers trembling
4
1
c)
on mind-terrified, sad, horrified
1+1
tiger-powerful, honorable, free, energetic
1
creator/Aunt Jennifer-no freedom, sad, weak, trembling
(Any other relevant points to be awarded suitably)
Or
a)
Poem:- My mother At sixty-six
Poet:- Kamala Das
b)
½+½
The fear of ageing and ultimate death
her mother's physique/appearance
1+1
c)
Simile
3x4=12
9.
Hints:-
a)
by strong will power, determination, practice, engaging swimming instructor and by
extended self testing.
b)
Advised to work hard in study and excel in class, she worked hard, came first and got
respectable position.
c)
A thing of beauty takes away the sadness from life, gives joy that never passes into
nothingness, transports in the world of happiness.
d)
Inspite of being near national capital, symbol of prosperity-people of Seemapury area
are poor living in unhealthy conditions, struggling for survival, with uncertain future
and perpetual darkness.
e)
Evans requested Jackson to allow him write his examination with so called lucky
bobble hat under which he hid some articles to help him in his escape.
10.
To test global comprehension of the prose text
Content
4
Expression
2
Total 6
Value points under content:
Derry-a victim of self pity

Defiant and withdrawn

afraid of uncharitable remarks.
To overcome ignore comments, have will power, self-reliance, confidence in own ability,
enjoy the gifts of nature and company of people, make friends.
5
Or
Content
4
Expression
2
Total 6
Value point:Dr. Sadao brings enemy soldier home, decides to save life, human consideration greater than
any other consideration.
Servants opposed to his decision, hate Americans, afraid of his master being in trouble,
decide to leave, showing their nationalism and patriotism.
11.
HOTS question based on prose text
Content
4
Expression
2
Total 6
Value Points:
Most criminals victims of circumstances not by choice

Opt to illegal means under compulsion

Can be changed by love, compassion, sympathy and understanding
(the above points should be supported by examples from the text)
LONG READING TEXT-NOVEL
12.
To test the understanding of events in the novel (The invisible Man)
Content
4
Expression
2
Total 6
Value Points/Hints:
Stranger's luggage:-as remarkable as he himself, couple of trunks, box of big, thick,
heavy books, dozen of crates, boxes, cases (bottles) with objects packed in straw

13.
Suggestive of his being:-an experimental scientist interested in chemicals
Understanding of the characters.
Content
4
Expression
2
Total 6
Griffin:
Also known as invisible Man

Protagonist with the deeds of antagonist

Brilliant but spoiled
6

Adopts sinister way of living.

Irritable, impatient, has lost the sense of right and wrong.

A man with psychological problem

Portrayed as a negative character

Meets a bad end
Dr. Kemp:
Also a scientist like Griffin, lives in Burdock

Griffin's college-mate

Tall, slender, young man with flaxen hair and white moustache

Ambitious

Speculative philosopher

Calm, sensible man, keeps his cool in face of danger

Not scared of invisible Man

calls police against his own friend
7
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