Model Examination – February 2010
Part II
English
Maximum : 80
scores
Time : 2 ½ hours
Cool off time : 15
Minutes
General Instructions to Candidates.
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There is a ‘cool off time’ of 15 minutes in addition to the writing time of 2
½ hrs.
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You are not allowed to write your answers nor to discuss anything with
others during the
‘cool off time’
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Use the ‘cool off time’ to get familiar with questions and plan your
answers.
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Read questions carefully before answering.
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All questions are compulsory and only internal choice is allowed.
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When you select a question, all the sub-questions must be answered from
the same question itself.
1.
Read the following extract from Richard Wrights ‘Oh! Public
Performance’.
“Again I turned to the blackboard and lifted my hand to write, then I
was blank
and void within . I tried frantically to collect my senses but I could
remember nothing.”
This was Richard Wright’s experience when his teacher asked him
to write his name and address on the blackboard on his first day in school.
(i)
What do you think was the real problem the boy faced ?
(2)
(ii)
what, in your opinion, should have been the approach of the teacher
towards the boy ?
(2)
2.
For the Republic Day Celebrations in your School, it is decided to have our
honourable speaker, Mr. K. Radhakrishnan as the Chief Guest. As the secretary
of the school Activity club, prepare a programme notice including the details of
the celebration , like mass parade by the students, flag hoisting by the Chief Guest
etc..
(5)
3.
Imagine that you are Rose Donegan, the Pathetic heroine of the story, ‘An
Irish Rose’. You receive a letter from Galway informing about the ill-health of
your brother, Michael. Pen down your feelings of grief and anxiety in your diary,
in around 80 words.
(6)
4.
You are a health worker. Imagine that your locality is prone to
communicable diseases
like swine flu and Dengue fever. Write a letter to the
editor of a newspaper highlighting the issue, suggesting possible preventive and
remedial measures.
(8)
5.
Adoor Gopalakrishnan, the renowned director in his interview states: “
Casting is all. Get it right and everything goes right”.
Do you agree to his view ? If yes, state the reason. If not,
whom/what do you consider to be the most important element in a cinema ?
State your views in around 50 words.
(5)
6.
The following headlines about a plane crash appeared in leading dailies on
a single day.
PASSENGER PLANE
CRASHES IN TO A
FIELD : KILLS
SEVENTY, EIGHT
RESCUED
ENGINE TROUBLE
LEADS TO PLANE
CRASH IN PARIS,
KILLING SEVENTY
SURVIVORS
MOURN
THEIR BELOVED
ONES
RELATIVES OF THE
VICTIMS STILL IN
SHOCK
You want to prepare an article on the above tragedy for a magazine.
write down the true story of the tragedy in around 120 words. You may invent
more Clues : (the destination of the plane – when, how, why did the tragedy
occur, the rescue operations etc.
(8)
7.
Discuss the family relationships portrayed in the play, ‘The Dear
Departed ‘ in around 80 words.
(6)
8.
After reading the poem, ‘Middle Age’ by Kamala Das, a student wrote a
letter to the editor of a newspaper regarding the negligent attitude of the younger
generation towards the elders. here is an extract from the letter.
In today’s world, family relations is not as strong as they used to be.
The youth of today are not respectful and loving of their parents. They do not
need their mother any more expect for making a cup of tea or ironing their clothes.
We has a responsibility to love our parents.
Identify the errors (four in numbers) and correct them.
(4)
9.
Sixteen year old Vijith from Kerala will receive the prestigious National
Bravery Award on Republic Day for saving the lives of four children from heavy
undercurrents. Draft a letter of appreciation to Vijith, for making Keralites feel
proud.
(8)
10.
Read the following newspaper report :
REALITY SHOW STAR ENDS LIFE
Mumbai, January 4 : Three students including a eleven year
old reality show star committed suicide in the past two days here, police said on
Monday. Neha, a student of a dance academy had participated in three TV dance
reality shows. Police suspect she might have taken the step after her family took
her out of the dance academy as they wanted her to concentrate on studies.
Individuals who tune into reality television programmes are shown what is
perceived as reality, when in essence it really isn’t. Do you agree with the above
statement ? If yes, write four points supporting the statement. If No, write four
points refuting etc.
(4)
11.
On the thought of winning a lottery, Dmitritch and Masha decide to go
abroad and enjoy themselves. If you were in their position, what would you do
? Write down your plans in around 50 words.
(5)
12.
Read the following Poem by Edgar Allan Poe. To my Mother.
Because I feel that in the heavens above
the angels, whispering one to another
can find among their burning terms of love,
None so devotional as that of ‘Mother’.
Therefore by that dear name I have long called you
My mother – my own mother, who died early,
was but the mother of myself.
Prepare an appreciation of the poem, comparing and contrasting it with
the poem ‘Middle Age’ by Kamala Das based on its theme, relevance, tone and
style.
(8)
13.
The following table prepared by a group of social workers reveal the
increasing number of atrocities against women in India during the years 20022005.
Prepare a report in about 75 words comparing the occurrence of such
atrocities in these four states.
(6)
Sl.
No.
1
2
3
4.
STATE
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
KERALA
KARNATAKA
TAMILNADU
UTTAR PRADESH
2160
1325
1610
1470
2750
1560
1830
1715
4220
2620
2050
2110
14.
Read the interesting anecdote given below and based on it, answer the
questions that follow:On his visit to India, Alexander, the great found that the Indians
were a race of brave, fearless people. He made friends with them. When he was
about to return to Greece, he decided to take an Indian Yogi with him so that his
countrymen may receive his blessings. In a thick forest, he met a yogi in deep
meditation. When the Yogi opened his eyes, Alexander requested him to
accompany him to his homeland. The Yogi refused Alexander flew into a rage.
Unsheathing his sword, he thundered, “ I am
the great king Alexander. If you
will not listen to me, I shall cut you into pieces”.
Unperturbed, the Yogi said, “You say, you are a king. Really you are a
slave of my slave. I have mastered anger. Anger is my slave. You are a slave of
anger and you are a slave of my slave”.
(i)
Find the word from the anecdote which means without the slightest alarm
/ fear.
(1)
Using the phrase “flew into a rage’, make a sentence of your own.
(1)
Explain ‘a slave of my slave’ with reference to the anecdote.
(1)
(ii)
(iii)
Sl.
No.
1
2
3
4.
STATE
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
KERALA
KARNATAKA
TAMILNADU
UTTAR PRADESH
2160
1325
1610
1470
2750
1560
1830
1715
4220
2620
2050
2110
Prepared by
MB. Cereena
H S S T in English
Govt. Tamil H.S.S,
Chalai.