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1 SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-II, 2016 ENGLISH Time : 3 hrs. Class VIII M.M. : 90+10=100 Date General Instructions- This paper is divided into four sections : Section A Reading 20 marks Section B Writing 25 marks Section C Grammar 20 marks Section D Literature 25 marks All the questions are compulsory. You may attempt any section at a time. All questions of that particular section must be attempted in the correct order. Please check that this question paper contains 07 printed pages. A.1 Read the following passage carefully. SECTION A (Reading : 20 marks) Let me Live In the serenity of lush green forests, Marcus was having a peaceful existence along with his two cubs and his tigress. He was enjoying his life in the forest with his fellow companions. Till one fine day when their peace was impeached upon by the poachers. The whole existence of species of animals was challenged, as now they had to watch their movement in their own homes. So much so, that Marcus lost his family in an escapade from the poachers... and now he was left alone. Another monster which caused havoc in his life was extreme hot and dry weather. As designed by fate, even Marcus wasn't spared. Monsters of Global Warming, Scarcity of Water and Loss of Habitat were lurking large on the forest. Marcus fell in a semi-conscious state. And were his prayers answered???.. YES... one fine day the whole forest witnessed a row of cars and jeeps of some human species, who were dressed up as forest officers. They got down from their jeep and tended on Marcus, checked his heart beat and injected some medicine in his body to relieve his pain. They caressed his grieved body and tied his paws to lift him on a stretcher. He was put in their van and taken off for a new beginning... yes he was taken to a new home in a wildlife sanctuary. Complete the statements by choosing the appropriate option: (1 5=5) (a) Marcus lived a serene life because (i) food was plenty (ii) wildlife was undisturbed (iii) he ruled the forest (iv) (i) and (ii) (1/7)

2 (b) When poachers entered the forest they. (i) threatened the lives of animals (ii) killed Marcus (iii) challenged the animals (iv) saved the family of Marcus c) Marcus, the grand tiger, was a victim of (i) loss of habitat and water (ii) thirst (iii) poachers (iv) loss of greenery d) Eventually Marcus was rehabilitated in the (i) forest (ii) zoo (iii) wild life sanctuary (iv) circus e) The word escapade in the story means (i) daring and adventurous act (ii) escape (iii) capture (iv) trap A.2 Read the following poem carefully. Mountain Story "A boy and his father were walking on the mountains. Suddenly, the son falls, hurts himself and screams: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!" To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!" Curious, he yells: "Who are you?" He receives the answer: "Who are you?" And then he screams to the mountain: "I admire you!" The voice answers: "I admire you" Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!" He receives the answer: "Coward!" He looks to his father and asks: "What's going on?" The father smiles and says: "My son, pay attention." Again the man screams: "You are a champion!" The voice answers: "You are a champion!" The boy is surprised, but does not understand. Then the father explains: "People call this ECHO, but really this is LIFE. It gives you back everything you say or do. Our life is simply a reflection of our actions. If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart. If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence. This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life; Life will give you back everything you have given to it." YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. IT S A REFLECTION OF YOU. (Source Indianchild.com) (2/7)

3 Now choose the correct option. (1 5=5) a) While walking on the mountain the son. i) screams ii) falls iii) answers iv) smiles b) To his surprise, the son hears the voice. i) yelling ii) explaining iii) repeating iv) asking c) His father explains that an echo. i) give you back everything you say ii) improves your competence iii) creates more love in your heart iv) is a reflection of you d) Our life is a reflection of how we towards others. i) improve ii) act. iii) respond iv) answer e) The word in the passage that means efficiency is i) coincidence ii) reflection iii) response iv) competence A.3 Read the following passage carefully. Ex-spiker first Indian amputee on Everest Arunima Sinha, a former national level volleyball player who had lost one of her legs after being thrown off a moving train, created history on Tuesday by becoming the first Indian amputee to conquer Mount Everest. Twenty five years old Sinha reached the 8,848 metre-high summit of the world's highest peak at 10.55am on Tuesday, as a member of the Eco Everest Expedition from the Tata Group, an official of the Tourism Ministry of Nepal said. Sinha, a resident of Ambedkar Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, was pushed out of the general compartment of Padmawati Express for resisting a chain-snatching attempt, while travelling from Lucknow to Delhi on April 12, She was hit by a passing train and was seriously injured. She was hospitalized with serious leg and pelvic injuries and in a bid to save her life, doctors had to amputate her left leg below the knee. In an interview to an Indian TV channel before leaving for her expedition, Sinha recollected how she had decided to get her life back right in the hospital when she was recovering. "At that time everyone was worried for me. I then realised, I had to do something in my life so that people stop looking at me with pity. I read about people scaling the Mt Everest. I spoke to my older brother and my coach who only encouraged me," she had told NDTV. Overcoming the scars of the accident and defying all odds, Arunima started training at the Tata Steel Adventure Foundation (TSAF) camp in Uttarkashi last year under the guidance of Bachendri Pal, the first Indian woman to conquer Mt Everest. On Monday two 21-year-old Indian sisters scripted history by becoming the first twins ever to conquer the summit of Mount Everest together. Tashi and Nancy Malik from Dehradun achieved this feat along with other record-makers, including the first women from Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to have climbed the peak. (3/7)

4 a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, complete the following statements. (a) Arunima Sinha, a former national volleyball player, became (b) Arunima was pushed out of the Express train as she (c) To save her life, doctors (d) Recovering in the hospital itself (e) She was trained by Bachendri Pal who is (f) Tashi and Nancy Malik became the (1 6=6) b) Fill in the blanks with one word only. (1 3=3) The (i) of the accident could not let down the (ii) of Arunima Sinha, which she overcame by (iii) Mt. Everest. c) Find a word in the passage that means. (1) a journey made for a particular purpose - SECTION B (Writing 25 marks) B.1 Dr. Ravi Ranjan, the famous doctor, will be visiting R.D.P. School to acquaint the students with the causes of growing problems of obesity and high blood pressure in school children. As the school doctor, Abla Narula, draft a notice to inform the students about the seminar that will be held on Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm. (word limit 50 words) B.2 Write an to your friend telling why he/she should vote for your favourite candidate Mihir/Mahua as Headboy/Headgirl for the students council. (word limit words) Help box - * name * good student * loving to younger ones * positive attitude * respectful to elders * born leader OR Your mother is ill today. You cook dinner for the entire family and surprise everyone. Make a diary entry expressing your joy & commitment in about 120 words. Hints - * secret * three to four dishes * mom very happy * Aunt Nisha helped * could not believe their eyes B.3 Inspite of being the capital city, New Delhi is still short of many civic amenities. Based on some of the issues given below, as Aman, the secretary of RWA, Pitampura, write a letter to the Editor of the Hindustan Times, New Delhi. The letter should also include suggestions to sort out the problems. (word limit words) * Traffic jams at peak hours * Pavement markets a hindrance * Overcrowded and unsafe buses * people disobeying traffic rules * poor road conditions during rainy season. (5) (5) (7) (4/7)

5 B.4 Imagine that you are asked to make a speech on The significance of the Tricolour on the republic day. Use the clues given below to prepare the same. (word limit 200 words) * equal bars of horizontal colour * saffron stands for courage * white symbolizes peace * green is prosperity * chakra unlimited motion * chakra is taken from the Ashoka Pillar OR Taking help from the hints given below, write a story and give it an appropriate title. two thieves see white statue in a shop window- break in at night steal an open tempo escape rain on way reach hideout no statue white salt melted. (word limit 200 words) SECTION C (Grammar : 20 marks) C.1 In the given passage, there is an error in each line. Underline the error and write the incorrect word and the correction against the correct blank number. One is done for you. Incorrect Dance was a simple way was is Correct to released emotions. It helps a) you to circulated your emotional b) energy. This way you feels more c) relaxed. On physical level dance provide d) the benefits of exercise. And emotionally, it help e) people feels more joyful and confident. f) It allowed them to control anger. g) It reduce stress by increasing circulation h) and relaxing muscles. (8) (½ 8=4) C.2 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of verbs given in the bracket. (½ 8=4) I (a) (travel) to Mumbai to visit the superstar Shahrukh Khan. Being a clever person that I am, I (b) (disguise) myself as a producer and walk into his house. After receiving the directions from the guard, I (c) (step) into Shahrukh s drawing room and (d) (surprise) him with a healthy pat on his shoulder. Then of course, I will be polite and (e) (deliver) the usual compliments that cinestars are so used to. Over a cup of coffee, which of course Shahrukh (f) (ask) his cook to bring for us, I (g) (tell) him the truth. What do you think Shahrukh (h) (do) when he comes to know of the truth? (5/7)

6 C.3 In the given passage, one word has been omitted from each line. Write the missing word along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it against the correct blank number. before word after The 'bhandaras' held / memorable held on memorable occasions, the 'langar' practice / gurudwaras, the huge 'degchis' / dergahs, the 'sanjha choolahs' / rural Punjab - our culture has been defined by sharing / food. No celebration is complete / it. a) b) c) d) e) A meal eaten together gives a sense / equality. f) Sitting together / bake and break bread brings a sense / humility and gratitude. g) h) (½ 8=4) C.4 Rearrange the jumbled words to make meaningful sentences. (1 2=2) a) there / is / there / is / where / victory / unity. b) thing / you / heart / being / your / unhappy / is / to / do / the / worst / can C.5 Do as directed. (½ 4=2) a) Change the sentences in the direct speech to indirect speech. i) He said, It is a hot day. ii) He said, Is the doctor in? iii) He said to the boy Close the door. iv) Amit said I cannot find my keys. b) Complete the sentences with correct prepositions. (½ 2=1) i) We must guard ourselves all possible diseases. ii) The thief had been hiding in the storeroom morning. c) Choose the correct option. (½ 2=1) i) The government is launching a investigation into the matter. (full-scale / first hand) ii) Trilok was in tears and very upset. (apparently / obviously) d) Match each word with its definition. i) existing only in mind. ii) having new or exciting ideas. (imaginary / imaginative) e) Complete the sentences with defining relative clauses. i) The samosas were hot and spicy. ii) He could only hear and not see the person. (½ 2=1) (½ 2=1) (6/7)

7 SECTION D (Literature : 25 marks) D.1 Read the extract given below and choose the correct answer. (1 3=3) It is the tail that has to blink For eyes that are always open. a) Name of the poetess is i) Sarojini Naidu ii) Sujata Bhatt iii) Gita Hariharan b) Eyes here refer to i) eyes of the peacock ii) image of eyes on the peacock s tail iii) the eye on the peacock s forehead c) Name of the poem is i) Peacock ii) The Peacock iii) The Tail D.2 Read the extract given below and answer the questions. (1 3=3) With one fool s head I came to woo But I go away with two. i) Who is the speaker of these lines? ii) What does he mean by these lines? iii) What is the meaning of woo here? D.3 Answer in brief the following questions. (any five) (2 5=10) a) The stranger listed three kinds of enemies. What were they? b) Prison implies lack of freedom. But for Soapy, Blackwell s Island is freedom and good life. Why? How? c) What is the flash of turquoise on the pipal tree? Why is it so described? d) What gave Vera the confidence to weave her story about the tragedy? e) Why does the Prince of Arragon reject the gold casket? f) Give the meanings of the words / phrases. i) injunctions - ii) cunning - iii) are my deserts no better - iv) clever - D.4 Answer any one of the following questions. (3 1=3) a) Do homeless people have choices? What does the text The Cop And The Anthem tell us about crime and punishment? b) Examine Vera s storytelling technique step by step. What are its unique features? D.5 What is the value that you have learnt from Robert Frost s poem Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening? Mention four responsibilities that you have towards your family and society. (word limit words). (2+4) Activity ASL. (10) (7/7)