SET-3 Series HRK/NSQF Code No. 501/3 Roll No. Candidates must write the Code on the title page of the answer-book. Please check that this question paper contains 8 printed pages. Code number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. Please check that this question paper contains 11 questions. Please write down the Serial Number of the question before attempting it. 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period. SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT II ENGLISH (Communicative) Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 70 General Instructions : (i) The Question paper is divided into three sections : Section A Reading Section B Writing and Grammar Section C Literature : Textbook and Long Reading Text (ii) All questions are compulsory. (iii) You may attempt any section at a time. 20 marks 25 marks 25 marks (iv) All questions of that particular section must be attempted in the correct order. 501/3 1 P.T.O.
SECTION A (Reading) 501/3 2 20 marks 1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : 12 1 Sirpur is to Chhattisgarh what Nalanda is to Bihar. But the difference is, Nalanda was discovered a long time ago while Sirpur is the new entrant on the Buddhist circuit. Situated on the Mahanadi, this Chhattisgarh city is set to surpass other Buddhist destinations in the country. 2 Excavations in recent years by the Archaeological Survey of India have bared a Buddha statue going back to 6 th century A.D. and other Indian sculptures, including a temple complex, which is four times bigger than Nalanda and contains stone carvings that outdo even those found in Khajuraho. 3 Sirpur had added a new tourism dimension to the multi-faceted Chhattisgarh, already endowed with a unique and rich cultural heritage. Amazing ancient monuments, palaces, exquisitely carved temples, ancient caves, rock paintings, rare and endangered wildlife, scenic beauty, unique tribal culture, and now Sirpur, with its wonderful ancient moorings, have turned Chhattisgarh into an exciting and rewarding holiday destination. 4 Archaeologists claim that Sirpur was an important Buddhist study centre, four times bigger than Nalanda. Sirpur was the place where a major civilisation of Central India flourished. Excavations have revealed that Sirpur was the capital of the Somvanshi kings of Dakshin Koshala. Chinese chronic er Hiuen Tsangs travelogue gives a picture of a prosperous city, Shripur. He mentions in the travelogue that there were about 100 Buddhist monasteries and nearly 10000 priests, all from the Mahayana sect, and that the king had deep faith in Buddhism. According to legends, the queen of Sirpur was very spiritual. After her daily bath at the river, she would sit on a lotus leaf and meditate. The city was prosperous and no taxes were levied on its citizens. It was a go den era in the true sense of the ter as it rained go d coins for two-and-a-half days each year.
1.1 On the basis of your reading of the above passage, answer the following questions : 24=8 (a) Both Nalanda and Sirpur are related to Buddhism. What is the difference between the two? (b) What has recently been discovered at Sirpur? (c) After this discovery what has Chhattisgarh become? (d) What does Hiuen Tsang tell us about Shripur? 1.2 Write down the meanings of the words given below with the help of the options that follow : 14=4 (e) surpass (Para 1) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) surround outshine control contact (f) bared (Para 2) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) revealed born stopped seen (g) endowed (Para 3) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) donated dawned decided provided (h) flourished (Para 4) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) grew flowed enjoyed declared 501/3 3 P.T.O.
2. Read the passage given below and complete the paragraph that follows by filling in the blanks : 18=8 1 This is a world where one thing depends upon others. Plants depend upon the minerals and water in the soil and upon the sun and air for food. Cows, buffaloes and other cattle depend upon plants for fodder. And man depends upon bovine animals for milk, cheese, etc. Thus, there is a sort of dependence of biotic community, that is, living beings or organisms on non-living environment water, carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus, etc. This interaction on its face value, seems to be one-way, namely of biotic community with non-living environment but actually it is a two-way relationship. The non-living environment is also enriched by the living beings, for the human and animal wastes and the corpses and the carcasses and organic matter decompose into organic and inorganic substances which are absorbed by soil which offers these substances to plants, in the presence of sunlight for food. 2 Now non-living environment and the living or biotic communities taken together a e ans ecosyste fro which man gets the air he breathes, the water he drinks, the food he eats, the clothes he wears, the shelter he uses, etc. He should therefore, understand the ecosystem so that he may not destroy it any more by ruthlessly felling trees and destroying forests, for in trees and forests a great many species of animals live, upon which other species depend. Moreover, forests prevent soil erosion. Thus, they indirectly help conserve soil which provides nutrients for plants. In other words, depriving land of forests would lead to soil erosion which will lead to the neglect of land, and will also cause destruction of habitats of some species of living beings and their death and extinction. Animals get their food from (a) and plants get it from (b) in the soil. There is a (c) between living and non- iving things. Together they a e ans (d). If we understand our ecosystem, we wont (e) it. We should save our forests because they prevent (f). No forests means no (g) for so many species. Result would be their (h). 501/3 4
SECTION B (Writing and Grammar) 25 marks 3. Incidents of chain or bag snatching have recently increased in your city. Ladies feel insecure in the market. Write a letter in 100 120 words to the editor of a local newspaper drawing attention of the concerned authorities to the problem. Ask for more police presence in the markets. You are Raman/Ramneek, B-94, Mall Road, Agra. 5 OR Write an article in 100 120 words on the topic, Benefits of Ear y Rising to Students. You are Ra an/ra nee. fresh mind calm and quiet surroundings more time available happiness a lot of work completed 4. Write a story in 150 200 words based on the following clues : 10 Karim is the son of a cowherd. He takes the cattle to the forest to graze. There is a railway line passing through the forest. One day he saw......... OR A hungry fox was in search of food. He entered an orchard. He was very happy to see fruit laden trees. Suddenly......... 5. Complete the paragraph given below by filling in the blanks with the help of the options that follow : 13=3 When the Otis family (a) the building (b) unusual thing happened. It (c) a lovely day but soon the sky was overcast with clouds. (a) (i) reach (ii) reaches (iii) reached (iv) reaching (b) (i) a (ii) an (iii) the (iv) some (c) (i) is (ii) am (iii) are (iv) was 501/3 5 P.T.O.
6. The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Identify and write the error along with its correction as shown in the example. 14=4 Error Correction About ten minutes late the bell e.g. late later rang for tea, and so Rose did (a) not come down I send one of the (b) maids to tell her. After the little (c) time the maid returned but said (d) that Rose was not there. 7. Rearrange the following words and phrases into meaningful sentences : 13=3 (a) (b) (c) was / happy / the / very / family / feeling / entire picnic / go / they / on / to / a / decided choose / spot / they / the / had / picnic / to SECTION C (Literature : Textbook and Long Reading Text) 25 marks 8. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : 13=3 Well, I was in no position to contradict Jenkins, for as yet, his magazine had been the only one to print my stuff. (a) Who is Jenkins? (b) What does the narrator mean by print my stuff? (c) Which word in the extract eans the sa e as say no to? OR 501/3 6
Higher and higher everyday, Till over the mast at noon The Wedding-Guest here beat his breast, For he heard the loud bassoon. (a) What went higher and higher? (b) Why did the wedding guest beat his breast? (c) What is a bassoon? 9. Answer any four of the following questions in 30 40 words each : 24=8 (a) Why had Patol Babu lost his first job in Calcutta? (b) What did the traveller see in an antique land? (c) Why did Calpurnia not want Caesar to go to the Capitol? (d) Why did the poet feel sorry for throwing a stick at the snake? (e) Why did the news of the irac e recovery of Sebastian Shu tz shoc Michael? 10. Answer the following question in 80 100 words : 4 Birds are part of nature. Man is also part of nature. So, to live happily we must respect nature. Ancient mariner committed a crime against nature. What did he do and what sufferings did he cause? OR Jealousy is an evil. Trust is needed for a happy married life. How did Lavinia almost ruin her life by suspecting her husband of having an affair with Helen? 501/3 7 P.T.O.
11. Answer the following question in 150 200 words : 10 What difficu ties did He en Ke er face at Mr. Gi ans schoo? How did she overcome them? OR Write a character sketch of Mr. Keith. OR Why is her diary so important to Anne Frank? OR Why was life so very difficult in the Annexe? 501/3 8 5,900
QUESTION PAPER CODE 501 / 3 SECTION A (READING) 20 MARKS Note : Section A tests a candidate s ability to read only, therefore no deductions are to be made for errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation. Marks should be awarded if the answer can be clearly understood. Objective: This section evaluates the reading and comprehension skills of the students and their ability to infer and evaluate the given information. 1. SIRPUR TOTAL MARKS -12 Objective: To identify the main points of a text : 8 marks 2 mark for each correct answer 1.1 a) Nalanda discovered a long time ago- Sirpur, a new entrant as a place of pilgrimage. b) a Buddha statue of 6 th century AD a temple complex c) has turned into an exciting and rewarding holiday destination d) 100 Buddhist monasteries; 10000 monks (priests) from the Mahayana sect; that the king had deep faith in Buddhism (any two) 1.2 Vocabulary : 4 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer e) (ii) outshine f) (i) revealed g) (iv) provided h) (i) grew 2. ANIMALS MARKS 8 Objective: To identify the main points of a text : 8 marks 1 mark for each correct answer 17
GAP FILLING Answers : a) plants b) minerals and water c) dependence / relationship / interaction d) environment / eco system e) destroy / damage / hurt f) soil erosion g) life h) death / extinction / destruction SECTION B (WRITING & GRAMMAR) TOTAL MARKS 25 3. LETTER TO THE EDITOR CHAIN/BAG SNATCHING MARKS -5 Objective : To use the given input in a short sustained piece of writing : Content - 3 marks (the given information in the question paper to be included) Format - includes date, subject, addressee and closing Format to be treated as part of the content Expression - 2 marks (fluency and accuracy to be taken into account) Suggested Value Points: Problem Ladies feel insecure More/ rise in incidents of chain/bag snatching Spread of fear Loss of faith in the police/ system Solutions More police presence Well lit roads/ markets C.C.T.V Cameras 18
to remain alert to report suspicious people provide / display emergency contact numbers create awareness through announcements (any other relevant point) (OR) ARTICLE WRITING EARLY RISING Objectives : To plan, organize and present ideas coherently To write in a style appropriate for communicative purposes : Content - 3 marks Format includes heading and signatory Format to be treated as part of the content Expression- 2 marks (fluency and accuracy to be taken into account) Suggested Value Points : Importance fresh surroundings less pollution fresh mind calm and quiet surroundings more time available spiritual activities / time for exercise happiness a lot of work completed (any other relevant point) 4. STORY WRITING MARKS-10 Objective : To plan, organize and present ideas coherently : Relevance of content + creativity 6 marks Fluency 2 marks Accuracy 2 marks Story completed in any suitable way using the hints provided should be accepted 19
5. GAP FILLING OTIS FAMILY MARKS-3 Objective : To use grammatical items correctly : 1 mark for each correct answer Answers: a) (iii) reached b) (ii) an c) (iv) was 6. EDITING THE BELL MARKS 4 Objective : To use grammatical items correctly : 1 mark for each correct answer Answers : ERROR CORRECTION a) so as b) send sent c) the a d) but and 7. REARRANGEMENT OF WORDS FAMILY MARKS- 3 Objectives : To reorder words /phrases to write grammatically accurate sentences To test their knowledge of syntax : 1 mark for every correct answer For a partially correct answer, no marks are to be allotted. 20
Answers: a) The entire family was feeling very happy. b) They decided to go on a picnic. c) They had to choose the picnic spot. SECTION C (LITERATURE ) TOTAL MARKS -25 General Instructions : This section is meant to test a student s familiarity with and appreciation of the set texts. However, if the expression prevents clear communication, ½ a mark may be deducted. 8. Objective : To identify the correct answer on the basis of inference, interpretation and comprehension. PROSE A SHADY PLOT MARKS -3 : 3 marks 1 mark for each correct answer Answers : (a) editor of the magazine that printed John s stories (b) printed the ghost stories John wrote (c) contradict (OR) POETRY - THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER Answers : (a) the sun (b) wanted to join the wedding ceremonies / had been captivated by the ancient mariner / detained by the ancient mariner to listen to his story (c) a musical instrument 9. Answer any four Objective : To test the ability to infer and evaluate TOTAL MARKS 2x4 =8 : 2 marks for each correct answer 21
(a) PROSE PATOL BABU MARKS - 2 Answer : World War retrenchment factory started making weapons (b) POETRY OZYMANDIAS MARKS - 2 Answer : A broken statue two legs head lying on the sand of Ozymandias King (c) PLAY JULIUS CAESAR MARKS-2 Answer : her dreams omens described by the guards feared for his life due to dreams / bad omens feared for the security of her husband (d) POETRY - SNAKE MARKS -2 Answer : loved environment / snake, a guest, a prince from the underworld / seemed a petty act (e) PROSE VIRTUALLY TRUE MARKS- 2 Answer : Had rescued him from within the games a day earlier / that he existed in real life 10. Answer any one in 80 100 words TOTAL MARKS : 4 Objective : To help students relate the values in the text to their own lives and understand their importance. : Content - 2marks Expression 2 marks 22
POETRY - THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER Answer : Albatross a bird of good omen friendly killed for no reason / result sufferings for mariners stuck in the ocean no food or water slimy sea strange creatures very hot death imminent (OR) PROSE A SHADY PLOT Answer : revelation of the ghost- Helen- Lavinia s embarrassment- husband having an affair- Lavinia packed up- decided to divorce- did not trust her husband LONG READING TEXT 11. Answer any one in 150 200 words TOTAL MARKS- 10 Objective : To understand and relate to the prescribed text and be able to make an analysis of events and characters : Content : 5 marks Expression : 5 marks Answers : DIFFICULTIES AT MR. GILMAN S SCHOOL Had to study algebra, geometry, physics etc. no embossed books available no teacher to give her special instruction- Sullivan s help (any other relevant point) (OR) CHARACTER SKETCH OF MR. KEITH A tutor- taught her- algebra, geometry, Greek and Latin- Sullivan interpreted (any other relevant point) (OR) 23
DIARY IMPORTANT TO ANNE FRANK Anne, a very sensitive person except with her father, little interaction with others the Annexe, limited association so diary her only companion, her only confidante (any other relevant point) (OR) LIFE IN THE ANNEXE Limited space fear same food had to tolerate unpleasant people too cramped up not for a day or two but for months (any other relevant point) 24