SECOND TERMINAL EXAMINATION SAMPLE PAPER CLASS XI Time 3 hours ENGLISH MM-80 SECTION-A (READING) A. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: 1. For four days, I walked through the narrow lanes of the old city, enjoying the romance of being in a city where history still lives in its cobblestone streets and in its people riding asses, carrying vine leaves and palm as they once did during the time of Christ. 2. This is Jerusalem, home to the sacred sites of Christianity, Islam and Judaism. This is the place that houses the church of the Holy Sepulchre, the place where Jesus was finally laid to rest. This is also the site of Christ s crucifixion, burial and resurrection. 3. Built by the Roman Emperor Constantine at the site of an earlier temple to Aphrodite, it is the most venerated Christian shrine in the world, and justifiably so. Here, within the church, are the last five Stations of the Cross, the 10th station where Jesus was stripped of his clothes, the 11th where he was nailed to the cross, the 12th where he died on the cross, the 13th where the body was removed from the cross, and the 14th, his tomb. 4. For all this weighty tradition, the approach and entrance to the church is nondescript. You have to ask for directions. Even to the devout Christian pilgrims walking along the Via Dolorosa the Way of Sorrows first nine stations look clueless. Then a courtyard appears, hemmed in by other buildings and a doorway to one side. This leads to a vast area of huge stone architecture. 5. Immediately inside the entrance is your first stop. It s the stone of anointing: this is the place, according to Greek tradition, where Christ was removed from the cross. The Roman Catholics, however, believe it to be the spot where Jesus body was prepared for burial by Joseph. 6. What happened next? Jesus was buried. He was taken to a place outside the city of Jerusalem where other graves existed and there, he was buried in a cave. However, all that is long gone, destroyed by continued attacks and rebuilding; what remains is the massive and impressive Rotunda (a round building with a dome) that Emperor Constantine built. Under this, and right in the centre of the Rotunda, is the structure that contains the Holy Sepulchre. 7. How do you know that this is Jesus tomb? I asked one of the pilgrims standing next to me. He was clueless, more interested, like the rest of them, in the novelty of it all and in photographing it, than in its history or tradition. 8. At the start of the first century, the place was a disused quarry outside the city walls. According to the gospels, Jesus crucifixion occurred at a place outside the city walls with graves nearby.... Archaeologists have discovered tombs from that era, so the site is compatible with the biblical period. 9. The structure at the site is a marble tomb built over the original burial chamber. It has two rooms, and you enter four at a time into the first of these, the Chapel of the Angel. Here the angel is supposed to have sat on a stone to recount Christ s resurrection. A low door made of white marble, partly worn away by pilgrims hands, leads to a smaller chamber inside. This is the room of the tomb, the place where Jesus was buried. 10. We entered in single file. On my right was a large marble slab that covered the original rock bench on which the body of Jesus was laid. A woman knelt and prayed. Her eyes were wet with tears. She pressed her face against the slab to hide them, but it only made it worse.
A1. On the basis of your understanding of this passage answer the following questions with the help of given options: (1 4 = 4) (a) How does Jerusalem still retain the charm of ancient era? (i) There are narrow lanes. (ii) Roads are paved with cobblestones. (iii) People can be seen riding asses (iv) All of the above (b) Holy Sepulchre is sacred to. (i) Christianity (ii) Islam (iii) Judaism (iv) Both (i) and (iii) (c) Why does one have to constantly ask for directions to the church? (i) Its lanes are narrow. (ii) Entrance to the church is nondescript. (iii) People are not tourist- friendly. (iv) Everyone is lost in enjoying the romance of the place (d) Where was Jesus buried? (i) In a cave (ii) At a place outside the city (iii) In the Holy Sepulchre (iv) Both (i) and (ii) A2. Answer the following questions briefly: (1 6 = 6) a. What is the Greek belief about the stone of anointing? b. Why did Emperor Constantine build the Rotunda? c. What is the general attitude of the pilgrims? d. How is the site compatible with the biblical period? e. Why did the pilgrims enter the room of the tomb in a single file? f. Why did a woman try to hide her tears? A3. Find words from the passage which mean the same as: (1 2 = 2) a. A large grave (para 3) b. Having no interesting features/dull (para 4)
B. Read the passage given below for Note-making: The monsoon is such a welcome respite from the scorching summer, thanks to theovercast sky, gentle rain and lush greenery all around. Almost all of us love to savour spicy and crunchy food items such as fritters (pakoras) and chaats like panipuri, sevpuri teamed with cutting chai as the rainwater lashes against the window pane. However, the season also brings along lots of diseases such as dengue, malaria, conjunctivitis, typhoid, viral fever, pneumonia, gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, food poisoning, cholera, cough and coldand jaundice due to bacteria in the environment. The challenge lies in going about your daily routine without falling ill. If you suffer from low immunity, you are at a higher risk of contracting these diseases. However, the right dietary tips can strengthen you immunity and help you say hale and hearty. Due to the humid climate, you may not feel too thirsty and consume just one litre of water every day. But you need to be well hydrated as sweat doesn t evaporate quickly in monsoon. Consequently, this prevents the body from releasing heat. So consume a lot of water as it helps to flush out toxins from the body. Ensure that the water is clean, pure and safe to drink. Avoid aerated drinks; instead consume warm beverages such as green tea with holy basil leaves, ginger, pepper and honey as they have anti-bacterial properties. A bowl of hot vegetable soup is also a good option. The hot beverages increase your body temperature (which will in turn give you warmth) while the ingredients will boost your immunity. Consume fruits such as cherries, bananas, apples, pomegranates, plums, litchis and pears as they are packed with anti-oxidants and are rich in vitamin A, E, C and minerals. Vegetables such as cauliflower, potatoes, cluster beans, lady finger, kidney beans pigeon pea and sprouted grains get spoilt easily due to the humidity. So, they should be avoided. Opt for cooked or steamed veggies. Avoid salads as they comprise raw vegetables that contain active bacteria which lead to various infections and affect the body s immunity. Avoid strong smelling or extra sweet fruits such as mangoes and jackfruit that attract flies as their excess intake can cause skin irritation and stomach ache. It s also important to store vegetables the right way during the rains. Do not wash the veggies thoroughly before storing, as the moisture will attract pathogenic fungus. These bacteria can spread to other susceptible food items as well, making them unhygienic. Instead, pat dry and store separate food items in different containers. Buy them in limited portions and use them as soon as possible. Dehydration makes your hair brittle and scanty. So hydrate yourself. Zinc and iron help to keep your tresses healthy and beautiful. Consume nuts, eggs and walnuts to maintain hair strength. Walnuts are rich in biotin and vitamin E, which are excellent antioxidants. Proteins are important for hair strength too. So add curd to your diet, as it is a great source of protein. Amla juice, organs and other citrus foods are rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C keeps your hair strong as it helps in production of collagen that among other things strengthens the hair capillaries (ensuring proper nutrient supply to our hair). Also, ensure that you wash your locks on alternate days and cover them well during the monsoon. Dried apricots, roasted sunflower seeds and lentils are better foods to consume during monsoon than other iron-rich foods which are susceptible to microbial attack. Do not forget to eat yummy corn on cob as corn is also rich in iron and zinc. So, the secret to enjoy the rains, without the fear of affecting your health is to go light on eating. Have a safe and healthy monsoon. B1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, make notes on itusing recognizable abbreviations wherever necessary. Also supply a suitable title to the passage. (5) B2. Write the summary of the above passage in about 80 words. (3)
SECTION B (WRITING AND GRAMMAR) C1. Yourschoolhasdecidedtocelebrateits GoldenJubilee,by arrangingaday long programme. Studentsareurgedtoparticipateactively &co-operateinmakingthecelebrationsagrandsuccess.you aremonisha/manoj,culturalsecretary ofyourschool.writeanoticeinthisregardinnotmorethan50 words tobeput up on theschool noticeboard. (4) C2. YouareSelma/Saleem.Yousawanadvertisementregarding acoursefortraining&preparing studentsfortoefl (TestofEnglishasaforeignLanguage).Youwishtojointhecourse.Writealetter tothecoursedirector,britishcouncil,nungambakkam,chennai-68,enquiring aboutallthedetails that you require. (6) C3 (a)youarekomal/koushik,secretaryofyouthclubof your school.youorganizedachesstournament fortheagegroup15-18inyourschool.writeareportinabout200wordsfortheschoolmagazineon the activities ofyour cluband the inauguration ofthe tournament bythe Minister of Youth&Sports. (10) OR C3 (b)you aremeera/manoj. Write an articlein about 200 words on thetopic Value Education in schools. (10) D1. The following paragraph has not been edited. There is an error in each line against which a blank is given. Write the incorrect word along with the correction in your answer sheet against the correct blank number. ( ½ x 6 = 3 ) Incorrect Word Correct word Time is very precious than money. (a) Money once lose can be regained, (b) but time once lost was lost forever. (c) Time and tide waits for no one. A (d) lost opportunity may spoil ones life. (e) Those who doesn t act in time (f) have to repent afterwards. D2.Look at the words and phrases given below. Rearrange them to form meaningful sentences. Write the correct sentences in your answer sheet. (1x3=3) Example love / of others / good manners / and / win the / respect Good manners win the love and respect of others. a. when / best / they can /one is / be learnt / young b. saves us / turns away / soft answer/ anger and /a / a pitfall/ from many c. in life / they / passport / are a / to success
D3. Fill in the blanks by choosing the most appropriate answer from the options given below: (½x8=4) Gulliver was (i). in the farmer s house by his nine year old daughter who (ii)... for his sleeping and clothing and also (iii). him their language. As word spread that the farmer (iv)... a strange animal in the field, people (v). curious and a friend (vi) to the farmer that Gulliver (vii).... on the market day. The farmer (viii)... at an inn and after consulting the innkeeper and making some necessary precautions, he hireda town-crier. i. a) take care of b) took care ofc) taken care of d) taking care of ii. a) arranged b) had arranged c) was arranging d) has arranged iii. a) teaching b) taught c) had taught d) has taught iv. found b) has found c) had found d) was finding v. a) became b) has become c) had become d) were becoming vi. a) suggested b) was suggested c) had suggested d) was suggesting vii. a) will be displayed b) will display c) should be displayed d) displayed viii. a) alighted b) alighting; c) was alighting d) had alighted SECTION- C (LITERATURE) E. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: (3) The child is built to my design, Yet what he loves I cannot share. Silence surrounds us. I would have him prodigal returning to his father s house, the home he knew, rather than see him make and move his world. a. Why does the speaker say this child and not my child? b. Explain the first line. c. Explain the context in which the word prodigal has been used. F. Answer any three of the following questions in about 80 words: (3x3=9) a. What do both mother and the poet reminisce in the poem The Photograph? What emotions surge in the heartof both of them while going through this process? b. What preparations did the author and his wife make for their round the world sea-voyage? When and how did they encounter their first trouble during their voyage? c. What problem did Carter face when he reached the mummy of King Tut? How did he find a way out? d. I have done something, oh, God! I ve done something real at last. Why does Andrew say this? What does it mean? (L- Birth) G.What does the poet want to highlight in the poem The Tale of the Melon City? (4) H. Describe the grandmother in your own words. (The Portrait of a Lady) (4) I. The Canterville Ghost is study incontrast? Justify the statement. (5) J. Describe the way in which the Ghost was treated by each character in the story? (5)