‘Time: 60 Minutes} Std. 10 : English (S.L.) [Total Mark Part-A * Read the following extracts and answer the questions selecting the most appropriate options: [07] ‘+ King John ruled over England seven hundred years ago, The Abbot of Canterbury was one of the priests in his kingdom. King John was displeased with him because people said that he was richer than the king. So the king summoned him to his court. (1) When did King John rule over England? (A) 500 years ago (8) 600 years ago (C} 700 years ago (D) 800 years ago (2) To summon means:, {A) To punish (B) To scold (C} To call (D) To beat * All living organisms have a biological clock. Animals and plants are all in rhythm with, the natural division of time : day and night and seasons, At the sunrise, plants open their leaves and begin producing food (8) At the sunrise, plants. (A) rest(B) open their leaves and begin producing food (C) produce flowers _(D) open their flowers, {4) How many natural divisions of time are there? (Ay 3 (B) 4 () 2 (ms + The four lions seated back to back in our emblem do not represent power of monarchy. ‘They announce the power of great wisdom, love, peace, compassion and truth. Our motto is "Satyamev Jayate" * Truth alone triumphs. Our anthem is: Jana Gana Mana. (5) Monarchy means the rule of (A)kings (Bj army ——(C) people _—_(D) president {6) Our national anthem is (8) Satyamev Jayate (B) Jana Gana Mana (C) Jay Hind (D) Vande Mataram + Hearing loss can begin when the sound level goes above 100 dbs. and we experience pain in the ears at 140 dbs. Some people may experience pain at a lower level, too. (7) When can hearing loss begin? {A) Below 100 dbs (B) At 140 dbs (C) Above 100 dbs (D) Above 140 dbs Read the following passage and answer the questions selecting the most appropriate options: [05] Dr. Jagdish Chandra Bose (1858-1937) was a great Indian scientist. He surprised the ‘whole world with the declaration that the plants too live like other living beings. He also discovered that like other living beings, plants are also hurt and shocked. By another experiment he also showed that the plants could also be made unconscious by some strong intoxicant (poisonous chemicals). With his experiments @ new world of plant: kingdom was discovered. (8) When did Dr. Jagdish Chandra die? {Aj In 1858 (B)In 1937 (C)In 1955 (D) In 1973 (9) According to Dr.Bose, plants are like... (A) non-living things (B) living beings (C) animals (D) birds (10) It is possible to and shock plants.(4) Kill (B) cat (C) hurt (D) shift (11) How many experiments of Dr. Bose are mentioned in the passage? (a2 B)3 (4 Os (12) What was discovered by Dr, Bose's experiments? (A) new plants (B) new trees (C) new animal world (D) new plant kingdom Read the following passage and answer the questions selecting the most appropriate options: [05] Bhavnagar airport is connected with the international airports of Mumbai and Ahmedabad with daily flight frequency. ‘The closest railway is at the town of Dhasa, which is about 50 km from the park. The historical town of Vallabhipur is about 30 Kms away. ‘The Blackbuck is also known as Krishna Jinka in Telugu language. It has been declared the state animal of Andhra Pradesh. Other local names for species include Kala sriran, Sasin, Iralai Maan, Krishna Mriga in Kannada and Kalveet in Marathi. (13) How many different names of Blackbuck are used in the passage: {a) Five (B) Six (C) Four (D) Three (14) Which is the state animal of Andhra Pradesh ? (A) Deer {B) Rhino (C) Flamingo (D) blackbuck_ (18) How far is Dhasa from the Blackbuck National Park ? (A) 40 Kn {B) 60 Km (©) 50 Km (D) 70 Km. (16) We find the different names of Blackbuck in languages. (a) Two (B) Three (C) Four (D) Five (17) What is Blackbuck called in Marathi language ? (A) Kala Hiran (8) Mriga (C) Kalveet (D) Krishna Jinka + Read the following passage and answer the questions selecting the most appropriate options: (05) Antarctica is the coldest, windiest and highest continent in the World. It lies at the bottom of the world, surrounding the South Pole, The name Antarctica means "opposite to the Arctic" referring to the Arctic circle on the other side of the world. ‘The coldest temperature recorded in Antarctica is also the world's lowest, at -89.2°C. A sheet of ice covers the entire continent. At its thickest point, the ice is almost 5 kilometers deep and that’s on top of the ground. The continent contains most of the world’s ice and much of the world's fresh water. (18) .......i8 the coldest, windiest and highest continent in the World. (A) Asia (B) Europe (C} Antarctica {D) North America (19) The coldest temperature of Antarctica is. (a) -89.2°0 (B) 89.2°C{C) -79.2°¢ (D) 79.2 (20) What does Antarctica mean ? {A)_ near to Arctic. (B) opposite to Arctic. {C) across to the Arctic. (D) behind the Arctic. (21) The continent contains most of the World’ (A) ice (B) water (C) heat. (D) stale water. (22) ......of ice covers the entire continent. (A) A shit (8) Asheat (C) Aseat (©) Asheet «Study the following Notice Board showing the details about the library information and answer the questions selecting the most appropriate options: (05) NOTICE BOARD Library Students of classes IX and X are informed that the books will be issued at following day. ‘Dime : 9.00 a.m. to 12,30 p.m. Std. IX A & B Monday, Std. IX C & D Tuesday, Std. XA & B Wednesday, Std. XC & D Thursday -Librarian (23) ‘The notice is placed for the students Of... (4) Sta. var {B) Std. 1x (©) sta. x (D) Std. 1X and x (24) The issuing time is {A) 9.00 to 11.00 (B) 9.30 to 11.30 (C) 9.00 to 12.30 (D) 9.00 to 11.00 (25) ‘The notice is placed by «sr (A) The principal (B) The class teacher (C) The clerk (D) The librarian (26), is fixed for the students of Std, X-A&B {A} Monday (8) Tuesday {C) Wednesday (D) Thursday (27) This notice is about the time and date for ......- the books. (A) Purchasing (B) issuing (@) returning (D) reading + Read the following stanza and answer the questions selecting the most appropriate options: (03) My hopes rose high and I thought my bad days were over 1 stood waiting for alms and for wealth to be scattered all over. (28) The poet was hopeful because he thought that...(A) he would become rich (B) he would get loan (C) his bad days were over {D) he would be happy (29) The poet stood there waiting for .... (A) Food (B) Coins (Clothes. {D) Alms (30) To scatter means. (A) to flow (B) to take (C) to distribute (D) to steal Fill in the blanks in the following passage selecting the most appropriate forms of verbs given against the number 31 to 35. [05] Rajesh likes (31) books. He (32) many books. Last weelk there (33) a book fair in town, He (84) it and (35) many books. (81) (A) toread (B) had read (C) read (D) has read (82) (A) have (B) has (C)_ having (D)_ been (83) (A)were Bis (Clare ©) was (84) (A) visiting (B) visit (C) visited (D) was visited (35) (A) bought (B) buy = (C) buying (D) will buy Fill in the blanks in the following passage selecting the most appropriate forms of the words given against number 36 to 38. [03] Charles Dickens was an (36) English writer. He had written many (37) novels. He was (36) known for his (38). (86) (A) excellence (B) excellent (C) excellently {D) _ excellency (37) (A) interest (@) interestingly (C) interested {D) interesting (38) (A) wisdom @) wise (©) wisely (©) Wiser Replace the underlined words / phrases selecting the most appropriate options given against number 39 to 41: (03) Once a brahmin (89) met a richman near the temple. He was (40) looking for alms. The rich man (44) felt pity on him and gave him food and clothes. {39) (A) came across (B) comes across (Chas came across (D) would come across {40) (A) in search of (B) searching for (C) searched for __—_(D) has been searching for (41) (A) sympathized with (B) angry on —_—_(C) agree with (D) proud of(ay (a3) (44) 6s) 36) an (48) 49) 50) Fill in the gaps in the following passage selecting the most appropriate conjunctions given against number 42 to 44: (06) Gopal knew 42 he had much work 43 he wanted to watch the cricket match 44 had much interest in it, (A)which (By that ——_(C) since (D) when (A) s0 (B) so that (C)but {D) or (A) because (B)s0 (Cjand {D)that Fill in the gaps in the following passage selecting the most appropriate option given against number 45, to 50 : (06) Fear (45) examination discourages the students, In fact there should be (46) knowledge'for all of them, Subjects like music, dance, painting are learnt by (47) pupils, The youths are attracted by the (48) world of films and TV. It (49) a lot of practice, hard work and luck too. So (50) dreaming uselessly the young must try hard to learn the subjects for their careers, (a) of (8) for {Con (Dy at (A) practice {B) practicing {C} practical (D) practise (a) few (B) few (C) much {D) little (A) glowry (B) dark (C) glory {D) glamerous (A) requires {B) is required (C) required {D) requiring (A) because of {B) in spite of (C) instead of {D) in charge ofTime : 2 Hours} [Maximum Marks : 50 Instructions ()_ There are four sections in this part of the question paper and total 1 to 23 questions are there. (2) All the questions are compulsory. Internal options are given. (3) The numbers at the right side represent the marks of the question. (@) Start new section on new page SECTION Read the following extracts and answer the questions given below them. 10 ‘One morning, when the Giant was lying in bed, he heard some lovely music. It was very sweet. He thought it must be king's musicians. But it was only a little bird singing outside his window. The cold wind stopped roaring. A fragrance came to him through the open window. “Oh! the spring has come at last", said the Giant, 1. Who was singing outside the Giant's window? 2. ‘Fragrance’ means (@) pleasant smell. (B) bad smell (©) smell (D) odour, Priends, Canada became independent in 1867. The name ‘Canada’, comes from the word ‘Kanata’ which means ‘village’ or ‘community’, Most of us are immigrants from Britain and France. Our official languages are English and French. Our Emblem includes three red maple leaves. A red, eleven pointed maple leaf is included in our flag also. 3. What does ‘Kanata’ mean ? 4, Which are the official languages of Canada ? ‘The good Lord was extremely busy those days. He was into his sixth day of overtime. When he was working with full concentration, an angel appeared’ and commented, 'You are taking too much care for creating this creature”. 5. The Lord was working with [Complete the sentence} 6 ‘You're taking too much care for creating this creature’. Who speaks this sentence ? (A) Lord ®) God (C) Godess () Angel "Vroo000om,......«1 turned around and saw Bunty with the blue bike. He gotoff the bike. He looked into my eyes. He then walked up to the police officer, ‘Tl explai was all my fault.” "he said. "It 7. Whom did Montu see when he returned around ? Who said, "I'l explain” ? After a while Mrs, Dalai turned on the electric blender. Mr. Dalai switched on the TV to listen to the news. At the same time their neighbour's son Kishan started his bike and raised it several times to warm it up. A motorcar passed by continuously blowing the horn, "What a. noisel’, the boys grumbled and turned their CD player still higher. 9. How did Kishan increase noise ? 10. Crumbled means. 11, Write a short note on any one of the following using the clues given below them in about 5 to 6 sentences : (03) “The Blue Bike (Clues : Beautiful - Bunty’s uncle - magic - kingfisher - blue - matching pair of baskets - rear - view mirrors - first of its kind in the neighbourhood.) OR -Qualities found in Mother (Clues: Heal herself when she is sick - feed family of six only on half a kilo of cabbage ~ manage nine year old without getting irritated) SECTION: B + Answer the following questions in two to three sentences each : (06) 12, What is the similarity in biological rhythm among birth, death and heart attack ? 13. What can we do to control noise pollution ? 14, Complete the following lines : A fairy went... sesentecveeatiestirstenteneneeser Bente MOUSE, Arrange the jumbled parts to make meaningful sentences. [03 15. taking too much / this creature / you are / creating / care for16, ornaments / as a symbol of / he decorated / and used them / love and status / with them 17. and knocked / the Giant took / the wall down / a big hammer Change the following text into Passive voice. [03] 18. The teacher called the students. Ne gave them work. Who broke my new toy car? SECTION -c 19. Write a short report in about 80 words on how did your school celebrated “The Teacher's day’. [05] Clues: When it was held - who organised - who became Principal, Supervisor - How many students participated ? - Which subjects taught ? - purpose - importance - cultural activities. 20. Read the following telephonic conversation and prepare a message in about 80 words for your brother. [04 Mr. Patel: Hello ! May I talk to Nishat ? You No, sorry. He has gone to market. Is there any message for him? Mr. Patel: Yes, lam his class-teacher. Tell him that there will be a music competition in the school next week, He has to participate in the competition. ‘Tomorrow is the last day of the registration. 21. Turn the following conversation into the Indirect speech + [04] ‘The King: What are you doing here ? Didn't you go home? ‘The beggar : Sir, I have lost a rupee. I have been searching for it since morning. ‘The King : You are a very greedy fellow. SECTION 22, Write a paragraph on ANY ONE of the following in about 100 words. [06] (8) Books : nds,[Clues : choice of books - enrich the knowledge - quicken the imagination - friends to the lonely - companions to the deserted - Joy of the joyless - give happiness and pleasure -make us better, wiser and happier] (8) My favourite festival. [Clues : your festival - in which month you celebrate - for how many days it lasts - preparations - buy new clothes - make sweets -How do you celebrate ? - Why do you like it ? - enjoyment] 23. Write ANY ONE of the following letters with the help of clues given in the brackets [06] (A) Panth Patel from 79, Laxmi Society, Town Hall Road, Ahmedabad writes a letter to his friend Gaurav Patel, telling him about his preparation for the $.8.C. Exam. [Clues : When to get up - How do you read - preparations who helps -who checks answers - expected result - brilliant success -suggestions.] (B} Anjana Varma from 44, Skyline Society, BR-T.S. Road, Vadodara writes fa letter to her brother Vinay, advising him to study sincerely as he is careless in study. {Clues : Principal's complaint - irregular in class and homework -failed in terminal exam - more time in sports - an important year - hope of getting good ‘marks - hoping to be attentive, careful and alert in study.]