Annual
Exam- Model Activity Sheet
Std. 11th Sub.- English Marks-80
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Q.1 (A) Read the extract and complete the activities
given below. (12)
Tiger Hill
towers majestically above all other mountaintops in its vicinity. Although
located almost 10 kilometers north of the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh highway, the
enemy position on this mountaintop dominated parts of this highway. After the
recapture of Tololing and the adjacent features, evicting the enemy from this
well-fortified position became a priority.
As the sharp triangular
top of Tiger Hill was clearly visible from the highway, and appeared almost
impossible to capture, the media had projected the entire episode as a
national challenge.
Brigadier M.P.S. Bajwa,
commander, 192 Mountain Brigade, assigned the mission of capturing Tiger Hill
to 18 grenadiers, now rested and recouped after their achievements at
Tololing and Hump, and to 8 Sikh, which was already deployed at its base.
Both these units were assisted by a crack team from the High Altitude Warfare
School, with maximum possible artillery, engineering and other combat support.
Throughout the
last week of June 1999, 18 Grenadiers probed to establish the extent of the
enemy’s defenses and to scout for suitable routes for the assault. A
simultaneous multidirectional assault emerged as the best strategy. The
commanding officer of 41 Field Regiment drew up an elaborate artillery fire
plan. Individual guns were ranged so as to cover each objective. Bofors guns
were used in a direct firing role once again, with inspiring accuracy. On the
day of the assault, nearly 120 field and medium guns, 122-mm multibarrelled
Grad rocket launchers and mortars rained death and destruction on the enemy
at Tiger Hill. The Air Force, too, targeted Tiger Hill on 2-3 July, and hit
the bull’s eye several times during its missions.
For the first time in India’s military history, a TV channel covered
the battle live: a sign of progress and transparency, not to mention the
on-screen depiction of confidence. The Tiger Hill feature extends about 2200
meters from west to east and about 1000 meters north to south. The main
extension is towards the west, on which there are two prominent protrusions.
The first, approximately 500 meters west of Tiger Hill, had been named ‘India
Gate’, and the second, ‘Helmet’ (located another 300 meters away).
Approximately one company of 12 Northern Light Infantry (Pakistan) held the
whole feature.
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A1. Global Understanding (2)
Describe Tiger Hill
in brief.
A2. Complex
Factual (2)
1) Tiger Hill is
located almost --------------------------------of the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh
highway.
2) -----------------------------guns
were used in a direct firing.
3) The Air Force
targeted ------------------------------------ on 2-3 July.
4) Brigadier
M.P.S. Bajwa was ------------------------------- of 192 Mountain Brigade.
A3. Point out (2)
Point out the new
change that happened in India’s military history.
A4. Personal Response (2)
List the things
that are essential to win a war.
A5. Language Study (2)
1) Both these units were assisted by a
crack team from the High Altitude Warfare School, with maximum possible
artillery, engineering and other combat support.
(Change the voice)
2) A simultaneous multidirectional
assault emerged as the best strategy.
(Change into past perfect tense)
A6. Vocabulary (2)
Make a word
register for “War”.
B) Language Study (4)
1) Do as directed. (3)
a) Ram is one of the smartest boys.
(Choose the correct positive degree
transformation from the following alternatives)
i) Ram is a smarter than
most other boys.
ii) Very few boys are as
smart as Ram.
iii) No other boy is as
smart as Ram.
b) Sharyu is so clever that she will
solve any problem.
(Choose the correct use of ‘enough’
for this sentence.)
i) Sharyu is clever enough that she
will solve any problem.
ii)
Sharyu is clever enough so she will solve any problem.
iii)
Sharyu is clever enough to solve any problem.
c) Without music, they will not start
dance.
(Choose the correct use of unless for
the given sentence.)
i) Unless there is music, they will
not start dance.
ii)
Unless there is no music, they will not start dance.
iii)
Unless there are no music, they will not start dance.
2) Spot the error. (1)
The list of items are
on the desk.
Q.2.
(A) Read
the extract and complete the activities given below. (12)
I have mentioned the names of
some of the great ones of those times. One of the greatest of these, I have
not yet mentioned. His name was Socrates. He was a philosopher, always
searching for truth. To him, the only thing worth having was truth and he
often discussed difficult questions with his friends and acquaintances, so
that out of the discussions truth might emerge. He had many disciples or
chelas, and the greatest of these was Plato. Plato wrote many books which
have come down to us, and it is from these books that we know a great deal of
his master, Socrates. Evidently, governments do not like people who are
always trying to find out things: they don`t like the search for truth. The
Athenian Government- this was just after the time of Pericles- did not like
the method of Socrates, and they held a trial and condemned him to death.
They told him that if he promised to give up his discussions with people and
changed his ways they would let him off. But he refused to do so, and
prepared the cup of poison, which brought him death, to giving up what he
considered his duty.
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A1.
Global understanding (2)
Choose
two statements from the options which do not describe Socrates.
1) Socrates
was a philosopher.
2) He often
discussed easy questions.
3) Plato was
his greatest disciple.
4) He was a
politician.
A2.
Complex Factual (2)
Complete
the following sentences with the help of extract.
1. He often
discussed difficult questions so that ------------
2. He was
commanded to stop ---------------------------------
A3.
Analysis (2)
Describe the
qualities of Socrates.
A4.Personal
Response (2)
“To him the
only thing worth having was truth.” Give your opinion about this thinking.
A5.Language
Study (2)
Do as
directed.
1) It is
from these books that we know a great about his master.
(Make
it simple sentence)
2) Plato
wrote many books.
(Rewrite
in Past perfect tense)
A6. Vocabulary (2)
1) The word `emerge` means-
a) come out
b) become clear
c) become easy
2) A philosopher is a person----
a) Who is interested in studies.
b) Who is a lover of wisdom.
c) Who is philanthropic by nature
(B)
Summary Writing (3)
Write
a brief summary of the above extract with the help of the points given below
and suggest a suitable title.
Socrates –
the greatest philosopher—truth having worth --- Plato, a disciple--Government
condemned him death---preferred death as his duty.
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C) Mind
Mapping (3)
Read the
following paragraph and complete the diagram given below.
Books have always been man’s best friends. There are books on various
topics. They can be grouped under different categories namely literature,
expository, philosophical and reference. Stories, dramas, novels, one act
plays and poetry all come under literature. Books that provide information
are expository type. They include history, geography, sociology and politics.
Philosophical books deal with religion and theology. Reference books deal
with variety of needs. They include books like a dictionary or a collection
of idioms and phrases, world records, facts and figures etc.
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Q.3.A) Read the extract and complete the activities given follow. (10)
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
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A1.Global Understanding (2)
The poet has observed the sower closely. Express the in your own words
the reverence the poet has for the sower.
A2.Analysis (2)
Explain:- ‘Old, in rags, he patient stands.’
A3.Personal response (2)
Write down the essential things required for sowing seeds in the farm.
A4.Poetic devices (2)
Find and write any two examples of personification from the extract.
Give their explanation.
A5.Poetic creativity (2)
Add two poetic lines to make the rhyme scheme : a b a b
Sitting in a porch way cool,
Sunlight, I see, dying fast,
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B) Read the extract and write as per the instruction given follow. (4)
'Again would your lordship a moment suppose,
('Tis a case that has happened, and may be again)
That the visage or countenance had not a Nose,
Pray who would, or who could, wear spectacles then?
'On the whole it appears, and my argument shows,
With a reasoning the court will never condemn,
That the spectacles plainly were made for the Nose,
And the Nose was as plainly intended for them.'
Then shifting his side, as a lawyer knows how,
He pleaded again in behalf of the Eyes:
But what were his arguments few people know,
For the court did not think they were equally wise,
So his lordship decreed with a grave solemn tone,
Decisive and clear, without one if or but-
That, whenever the Nose put his spectacles on,
By daylight or candlelight-Eyes should be shut!
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Write an appreciation of the poem
considering the following points:-
1) Theme of the poem
2) Poetic devices used in the poem
3) Special Features
4) Message of the poem
SECTION III –
Writing Skills
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Q.4 Complete the activities as per the
instructions given below. (16)
A) Letter / E- mail
A1)
Write an application to the Principal of your Junior college to grant concession
in fees.
Name : Kiran
Patil, Reason : Unable to pay complete
fees, Request concession
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OR
A2) Write an e mail
to the Municipal Commissioner of your city requesting him to take urgent action
against bad condition of roads.
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Give condition of roads, Expect quick action.
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Use the following template to write e- mail.
B) Film Review OR Blog Writing OR Expansion
of Idea (Write any one) (4)
B1) Write a review of any film you have seen
recently in about 100 to 150 words.
Use the following points:-
a) Story line
b) Characters/Performance
c) Conflict/Special features
d) Your opinion about the film
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OR
B2) Write a blog post in
a proper format on the following topic in about 100 to 150 words.
Topic:- 'Health
and Fitness'
Use the
following point:-
Explain the term, give
ways to improve the fitness, give importance of health and fitness, add your
own points.
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Use the following template to write a blog post.
B3) Expand the idea
inherent in the following proverbs.
“One
should eat to live, not live to eat” – Franklin
Use the
following points:-
Explain the
proverb, Give examples, Give message in the proverb.
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C) Leaflet OR Appeal
OR Counter View OR Report (Write any one) (4)
C1) Write a leaflet on Yoga
Class considering the following points:-
1) Persuasive appeal
2) Courses
3) Duration
4) Fees
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OR
C2) Imagine that you are a member of Horizon
Club, M.I.D.C, Station Road, Pune. Prepare an appeal for making the public
aware of ‘Saving our Environment’
Use the following points:-
1) Prepare an attractive slogan.
2) Make a persuasive appeal.
3) Give information about the different
programme.
4) Ask for contribution.
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OR
C3) Prepare a paragraph to be used for
the counter view section on the following topic.
‘Science is a curse to Human
Beings’
You can take the help of following
points included in the view section.
View:- ‘Science is Blessing to Human Beings’
Ø
It has helped man to make progress
in many areas.
Ø
It has given man many facilities.
Ø
It increases the efficiency and
speed of man.
Ø
It made man powerful in this
universe.
Ø
It increases life span of man.
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OR
C4) Your college celebrated
‘Environment Day’. Write a report of this celebration using the following
points.
Ø Day
and date of the celebration.
Ø Arrangement
Ø Environment
pledge
Ø
Activities conducted on the
day.
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D) Speech OR Compering
script OR Dialogue OR Interview Questions (4)
D1) Prepare a speech on ‘Water Conservation’
Use the following points:-
1) Proper beginning
2) Give benefits of water conservation
3) Main body
4) Ending
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OR
D2) Imagine that
you are a compere of a ‘Teachers Day Celebration’ of your college. Write a
script of the same. You can take help of the following points.
1) Introduction
2) Welcome speech
and felicitation
3) Lighting the
lamp
4) Main events and
vote of thanks
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OR
D3) Prepare
a dialogue between you and S.T.inquiry Clark for bus timing and fare.
Use the following hints:-
Introductory dialogues, bus schedule,
shortest way, availability of reservation, bus fare, concluding dialogues.
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D4) You are a class representative
and you are assigned by the principal of your college to conduct an interview
of a Doctor. Frame questions for this interview.
Use the following points:-
1) Introduction
2) Opening question
3) Main body
4) Concluding questions
5) Summing up
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Q.5
A) History of
English Drama (4)
A1) Write any four
features of one act play. (2)
A2)
Describe the following terms in one sentence. (2)
1) Stage Directions
2) Monologue
3) Theme
4) Soliloquy
B) Drama - The Rising of the Moon (4)
B1. Describe
the theme of play – ‘The Rising of the Moon’. (2)
B2. Write character
traits of the following characters. (2)
1) Sergeant 2) Prisoner
C)
Drama - A Midsummer – Night’s Dream (4)
C1. Correct the
sentence with justification. ‘The play is restricted to only a part of the Woods.’ (2)
C2. Justify : ‘A Midsummer Night Dream’ is a comedy of errors. (2)
D) Drama - An Enemy of
the People (4)
D1. Describe the
place where the incidents of the play happened. (2)
D2. Narrate the
climax scene of the drama- An Enemy of the People. (2)
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DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS AS PER THE
SECTIONS IN THE ACTIVITY SHEET
Sr. No.
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Name of
the section
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Marks
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Marks
with options
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1
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Prose
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34
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34
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2
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Poetry
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14
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14
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3
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Writing
Skill
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16
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52
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4
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Drama
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16
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16
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