English for Jr. College: Std. XI - First Term Exam- Activity Sheet

Tuesday 10 September 2019

Std. XI - First Term Exam- Activity Sheet

First Term Exam- Activity Sheet

Std. XI (Marks: 50)

Time- Two and Half Hours

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Section I- Prose

Q.1 (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (12)

I have been asked many times, “Who was first?” When we were within reach of the summit, I did not think of who was going to be “first.” I am sure that Hillary was not thinking that. Climbing takes all your attention. You have many more important worries.

What does it matter whether I reached the top first or Hillary? Our main thought was that both of us reach the top. We had to. One couldn’t do it alone.

If there had been a difference of one thousand feet between us, then one could make the claim that he was first. But even then, only the man behind him could confirm the distance between the two of them.

When we reached Kathmandu we discovered that a controversy had arisen. We talked it over, Hillary, Colonel Hunt and I. We agreed that all the talk was childish.

So we made a pact, and each of us signed it in the office of the Prime Minister of Nepal. Each one signed his own statement. I have a copy of Hillary’s statement which I carry in my pocket.

It reads: “Kathmandu, June 22, 1953.”

“On May 29th, Tenzing Sherpa and I left our high camp on Mt. Everest for our attempt on the summit. As we climbed upwards to the South Summit, first one and then the other would take a turn at leading.

We crossed over the South Summit and moved along the Summit ridge. We reached the summit almost together. We embraced each other overjoyed at our success, then I took photograph of Tenzing holding aloft the flags of Great Britain, Nepal, the United Nations and India.” (Signed: E.P. Hillary) There is another paper like this in English, signed by me. Thus, we will not take part in any controversy. As the statement says, Hillary and I embraced when we reached the top. We did as well as our bulky equipment would let us. I remember saying to him: “We have done it.” But we couldn’t hear. We had our oxygen mask on.

A1. Global Understanding (2)

Describe the opinion of Tenzing about the question- ‘Who was the first?’

A2. Complex factual (2)

Rewrite the statement choosing the correct alternative.

1) The pact was signed in the office of the Prime Minister of India / Nepal.

2) Tenzing had a copy of his / Hillary’s statement.

3) The two mountaineers did not care / cared about reaching first to the summit.

4) Tenzing held flags of India, Great Britain, Nepal and United Nations / United States of America.

A3. Conclusion (2)

Give the list of Tenzing’s activities after reaching at the summit.

A4. Personal Response (2)

Give your opinion: We should participate in adventure sports because----------------------------------

A5. Language Study (2)

Do as directed.

1) Tenzing and Hillary made a pact at the office of P. M. of Nepal.

(Begin the sentence with - A pact)

2) Hillary and I embraced each other.

( Use not only-------but also)

A6. Vocabulary (2)

Fill the letters to get meaningful words from the extract. Use hints given in the bracket.

1) s-m-i-

(Top of the mountain)

2) c-l-n-l-

(Post in the military)

3) p-c-

(Formal agreement)

4) e-b-a-e-

(Held closely in one’s arms)

(B) Language Study

(Non - textual Language Study)

Do as directed. (4)

1) 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. iv) Accepting the honour, starts his speech.

2) We can get a lot ----- information from graphs ----- a glance.

(Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blanks)

i) with, under

ii) by, in

iii) of, at

iv) into, on

3) If it increases the sale of goods, industry will prosper.

(Choose the correct use of unless for the given sentence)

i) Unless it increases the sale of good, industry will prosper.

ii) Unless it increases the sale of good, industry will not prosper.

iii) Unless it does not increase the sale of goods, industry will prosper.

iv) Unless industry will prosper, it does not increase the sale of goods.

4) Spot the error and write the correct sentence.

I met an European girl yesterday.

Q.2. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (5)

When shoes were first made, they were made flat without a heel. Since normal walking requires that the heel of the foot should strike the ground before the toes, these early shoes used to wear out quickly at the heel, prompting shoemakers to reinforce the heel, and so creating heeled shoes.

Women have been wearing high- heeled shoes for centuries in the pursuit of fashion. However, regularly wearing shoes with high heels can be hazardous. The biggest risk, perhaps, is losing your balance and breaking an ankle. Wearing high heels interferes with your normal gait. They throw your weight forward, making it difficult to sustain upright balance. They force you to use a lot of extra muscular effort to keep from falling forward. Much of this extra effort is concentrated in the lower back arch, which can lead to back pain. Experts warn that high heels can also result in a variety of foot problems, including metatarsalgia, which is pain in the ball of the foot. Another condition called Morton's neuroma, which is 10 times more common in women than men, is caused by the thickening of tissue around a nerve between the third and fourth toes. It usually envelops in response to imitation and excessive pressure, such as the burden of weight high heels place on the ball of the foot.

However, if one cannot resist wearing 'heels, the following tips can help to keep your feet healthy.

Always wear the correct fit. Have both feet measured the next time you buy shoes. You will probably find that one foot is larger than the other – always buy shoes to fit the larger foot, never buy shoes that are too tight. Buy shoes later in the day when your feet are a bit swollen. Never wear a heel higher than 6.5 cm. Only buy heels that you are comfortable in.

A1. Global understanding

Rewrite the following statements state whether they are true or false. (2)

a) Initial shoes were without a heel.

b) Women have been wearing high- heeled shoes for centuries to get comfort.

c) High heels can create a variety of foot problems.

d) Always wear a heel higher than 6.5 cm.

A2. Complex Factual (2)

Write any four drawbacks of regularly wearing shoes with high heels.

You may begin like this:-

Drawbacks of regularly wearing shoes with high heels are:-

A3. Vocabulary- (1)

Write the correct meaning of the following words from the given alternatives.

1) Centuries

a) Thousands of years

b) Hundreds of years

2) Hazardous

a) Dangerous

b) Hard

B) Write a brief summary of the above extract with the help of the points given bellow. Suggest a suitable title for it. (3)

Earlier shoes, need of high heels, drawbacks of wearing high heels regularly, suggestions about wearing shoes etc.

Section II- Poetry

Q.3. A) Read the given extract and do the activities that follow. (10)

There is another sky,

Ever serene and fair,

And there is another sunshine,

Though it be darkness there;

Never mind faded forests, Austin,

Never mind silent fields—

Here is a little forest,

Whose leaf is ever green;

Here is a brighter garden,

Where not a frost has been;

In its unfading flowers

I hear the bright bee hum:

Prithee, my brother,

Into my garden come!

A1. Global understanding (2)

Complete the web giving the sad and gloomy aspects of life mentioned in the first part of the poem.

A2. Pick out (2)

The poem expresses feeling of serenity. Pick out the line from the poem showing the same.

A3. Personal Response (2)

Imagine your younger brother is not paying attention to his studies and is seen wasting time playing games on cell-phone. Suggest some ways to help him to concentrate on his studies and overcome the bad habit.

A4. Poetic Device (2)

I hear the bright bee hum.

(Write with explanation two figures of speech used in this sentence)

A5. Poetic Creativity (2)

Let’s compose a poem. Two lines are given. Add two of your own.

There is another sky,

Ever serene and fair

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Q.3 B) Write an appreciation of the poem with the help of the points given below. (4)

Sitting in a porch way cool,

Sunlight, I see, dying fast,

Twilight hastens on to rule.

Working hours have well-nigh past.

Shadows run across the lands:

But a sower lingers still,

Old, in rags, he patient stands.

Looking on, I feel a thrill.

Black and high, his silhouette

Dominates the furrows deep!

Now to sow the task is set.

Soon shall come a time to reap.

Marches he along the plain

To and fro, and scatters wide

From his hands the precious grain;

Muse I, as I see him stride.

Darkness deepens. Fades the light.

Now his gestures to mine eyes

Are august; and strange; his height

Seems to touch the starry skies

a) Theme

b) Special Features

c) Language

d) Your opinion about the poem

Section III- Writing Skill

Q.4 A) Expand the idea inherent in the following proverb. (4)

A Bad workman blames his tools.

(Use the following points)

1) Explain the concept

2) Give examples

3) Message

Q 4. A) Write a blog post on the following topic. (4)

Personality Development

(Hints: Use proper format, write header and footer, explain the concept)

Q. 4. B) Write a letter to the Principal of your college to grant concession in fees. (4)

Use the following information-

Name – X.Y.Z., Std.XI Div. A, Stream- Science,

Unable to pay complete fees, request concession

Write to :- The Principal, Rashtriya Jr. College, Chalisgaon Dist. Jalgaon

Q.4 B) Write an e mail to your friend who has not contacted you for a long time. (4)

Use the following template and write the e - mail

Section IV- Drama

Q.5. Give answers. (4)

1) List the features of one act play. (2)

Answer:-

i) --------------------------------------------------------------------------ii) --------------------------------------------------------------------------iii)-------------------------------------------------------------------------iv) -------------------------------------------------------------------------

2) Choose the correct option giving definition of a plot (2)

a) Plot is the theme of the drama.

b) Plot is the stage directions for the artists.

c) Plot is the logical sequence of the events.

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