Std. XI (Marks: 50)
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Section I- Prose
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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
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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.
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.
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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)
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!
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A2. Pick out (2)
A3. Personal Response (2)
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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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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(Use the following points)
(Hints: Use proper format, write header and footer, explain the concept)
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Section IV- Drama
