VIVEKANANDA COACHING CENTRE
ENGLISH(Second language )
CLASS:-X
Full Marks:- 90. Time:- 3 hours 15 minutes.
SECTION – A. READING COMPREHENSION ( SEEN )
1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :
When the family has finished tea , and gathers round the fire , the cat casually goes out of the room . True life now begins for him . He saunters down his own backyard , springs to the top of the fence , drops lightly down to the other side . He trots across and skips to the roof of an empty shed . His movement becomes lithe and panther like . He looks keenly from side to side and roves noiselessly , for he has so many enemies dogs and small boys with stones .
On top of the shed , the cat arches his back and rakes his claws once or twice through the soft bark of the old roof . He stretches himself a few times to see if every muscle is in full working order . Then , drooping his head nearly to his paws , he sends across a call to his kindred , Before long they come gliding , graceful shadows . No longer are they the meek creatures who an hour ago were mewing for fish and milk . They are now grim fighters .
A. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences : 1×5=5
(a) The cat carelessly goes out of the room in the ( i ) morning ( ii ) day (iii) evening (iv) midnight.
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(b) The cat easily springs to the top of the ( i ) tower ( ii ) temple (iii ) house (iv ) fence.
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(c) The movement of the cat is like a (i) panther ( ii ) tiger (iii ) dog (iv ) lion.
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(d) Sometimes small boys attack the cat with- ( i) stones ( ii ) bats ( iii ) sticks (iv ) toys.
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(e) The cat stretches himself to see if his muscle is in ( i ) disorder ( ii ) safety ( iii ) order (iv) running condition.
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B. Fill in the chart with information from the text : 1×3=3
CAUSE
EFFECT
The cat wants his true life to begin
The cat has many enemies
The cat sends a call to his kindred
C. Answer the following questions :- 2x2=4
(i) When does true life begin for the cat?
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(ii) When does the cat go after coming out of the house?
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2. Read the poem and answer the following questions :
I must go down to the seas again , to the lonely sea and the sky ,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by ;
And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking ,
And a grey mist on the sea's face , and a grey dawn breaking .
A. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences : 4x1=4
( a ) The poet must go down to the -- ( i ) lonely seas ( ii ) blue seas ( iii ) calm seas ( iv ) rough seas.
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(b) For going to the seas , the poet requires a ship which is -- ( i ) short ( ii ) tall ( iii ) big ( iv ) small.
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(c) To steer the ship , the poet needs -- ( i ) the moon ( ii ) the sun ( iii ) a planet ( iv ) a star.
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(d) The poet asks for a mist ; the colour of which would be -- ( i ) white ( ii ) black ( iii ) blue( iv ) grey.
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B. Answer the following questions : 2x2=4
(i) How can a star help the poet in his voyage ?
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(ii) What are the scenes that make the poet excited for his journey ?
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Section - B
Reading Comprehension ( Unseen )
3. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow :
One of the most common and reprehensible use of plastics in the world , including India is as packing material . The polythene bags came into our market only as late as 1982. But they have given such a heating to our recycled newspaper bags that one hardly sees the latter now . Few however , seem aware of the dangers of the plastic carry bags . Polythene bags often cause the death of infants the world over . Babies love to cover their heads and often die gasping for breath since air will not pass through polythene . It is mandatory for plastic bags to carry warnings about them being used as playthings for children . Most plastic toys are also required to be made of non - toxic material and carry statements to that effect .
The same is the fate of fish and other marine life , when polythene finds its way into the water , as it often does . Plastic indeed poses a sticky disposal problem for the world at large . You cannot burn it . If you throw it away , it may choke the drain . So you cannot get rid of it . Once you have produced it . it has enveloped your life . Ann Leoland of the internationally known environmental group , ' Green Peace ' , says , " Substantial amount of toxic - chemical released in plastic production can cause cancer and congenital defects and damage the nervous system , blood , kidneys and immunity systems . These chemicals can also cause serious damage to eco - system . "
A. Tick the right answer : 6x1=6
(i) The polythene bag came into our market in ( a ) 1782 (b) 1982 ( c ) 1892 ( d ) 1928
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( ii ) Everyone of us must be aware about the dangers of using ( a ) newspaper bags (b) gunny bags (c) polythene bags ( d ) none of these
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( iii ) Infants often die when they cover their heads with ( a ) measles ( b) typhoid (c) hankerchiefs (d ) plastic bags
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( iv ) Plastic cannot be ( a ) thrown away ( b) used by adults (c) burnt ( d ) the cause of cancer
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( v) Plastic toys should be made of (a) non - toxic material ( b ) packing material (c) toxic material ( d ) recycled newspapers
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(Vi) Chemicals released during plastic production may lead to - (a) measles (b) typhoid (c) cancer (d) malaria
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B. Each of the following statements is either ' True ' or ' False ' . Write ' T ' for " True ' and ' F " for ' False ' in the boxes on the right - hand side . Also pick out suitable line ( s ) or phrase ( s ) from the passage in support of your answers : 3x2 = 6
( i) Plastics cause damage to marine life .
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(ii) All of us are aware of the dangers of using plastic bags .
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(iii ) Polythene bags often cause the death of old people .
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C. Answer the following questions : 4x2=8
( i ) When did polythene bags come into market ?
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(ii) Why are plastic bags not recycled ?
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( iii ) Which chemicals cause serious damage to nature according to Ann Leoland ?
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( iv ) Pick up a sentence from the passage that summarises the concept / theme of the whole passage .
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Section - C
Grammar & Vocabulary
4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks :- 3x1=3
APJ Abdul Kalam -------------( has been / is / was ) elected the President of India . He ------------- ( defeated / will defeat / has defeated ) L. Sehgal by a small margin . He ------------( was born / is born / had born ) in Tamil Nadu .
5.A. Fill in the blank with appropriate articles and prepositions : 3x1=3
------- best friend ------- man in this world may turn ------- him.
B.: Do as directed:- 3x1=3
( i ) He said to me , " Will you go to school today ? " ( change into indirect speech )
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( ii ) He was absent . He explained the reason . ( join into a complex sentence )
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(iii) Gold is the most precious metal . ( chunge into comparative degree )
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C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list given below to replace the underlined words . Change the form of the verbs where necessary and write the phrasal verbs in the boxes provided . There is one extra phrasal verb in the list :- 3x1=3
(i) Swami Vivekananda established Ramkrishna Mission .
(ii) The meeting was postponed .
(iii) Avoid my company .
[ put off , call up , give up , set up ]
6. Given below are the meanings of four words which you will find in the passage in Question No. 3 . Find out the words and write them in the appropriate boxes on the right - hand side : 4x1=4
( i ) babies
( ii ) poisonous
(iii) harm
(iv ) belong to one from birth
Section -D
Writing
7. Write a paragraph with in 100 words on "your aim in life". 10
8. Write a letter to the editor about the reckless driving of the public vehicles in your locality. 10
9. Write a notice with in 100 words about an inter school district sports compilation will be held in your school. 10
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