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HIGHER SECONDARY MODEL EXAMINATION, FEBRUARY 2010 PART I ENGLISH

Maximum Score: 80 Time: 2.30 Hours Cool off time: 15 Minutes
1. Suppose the Principal of the school saw Richard Wright struggling hard to

write his name on the blackboard, and later, he called the boy to his room and gave him a few tips to improve his public performance. Write two tips (pieces of advice) he gave. (Score: 2) 2. Imagine that after becoming a popular writer, Richard Wright comes back to his old school as the Chief Guest and inaugurates its Golden Jubilee celebrations. During his inaugural address, he shared with the audience his first miserable experience as a young student there. Write down the speech in not more than 75 words. (Score: 6)

3. In India we only read about death, sickness, terrorism and crime. Why are we

so negative? Do you agree with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalams views on the Indian media? Answer in a paragraph of about 50 words. (Score: 4)

4. Abraham Lincoln believed that teachers have a great role in the character

formation of students. What are the most important qualities that you expect in a good teacher? Your answer, in three or four sentences, may be based on A Nice Citizen. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXxX(Score: 4)

5. Imagine that you have just finished reading Dreams of a Girl and An Irish

Rose. In your opinion, both Kalpana Chawla and Rose Donegan are unforgettable for their strong determination and tragic death. Though you admire Kalpana, you have a greater love for Rose. Write a diary entry that reveals your reasons for such a response. (Score: 5)

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6. Swine flu (H1N1) has become a serious threat to our life. Prepare an Editorial

expressing your views on the steps to be taken by the public and the Department of Public Health to control this disease. (Score: 5)

7. Suppose that Vera (in The Open Window) feels sorry for having played a

practical joke on Framton Nuttel and she decides to pick up the telephone and apologize to him. Write down five exchanges they are likely to have over the phone. (Score: 5)

8. Imagine that you are at the scene watching the patriot (in Brownings poem)

being put to death. Prepare a Report, in about 80 words, to be published in The Hindu. ( Score: 6)

9. Edit the following sentence, correcting the four mistakes in it.

(Score: 5) A growing body of research suggest that if we learn childrens to become critical viewers, we do more than give them the ability to think criticaly about the composition.

10. You are the Secretary of the Health Club in your school. In your opinion, the

syllabus should give greater importance to the ayurvedic system of medicine. Write a letter to the Director, SCERT, Poojapura, Thiruvananthapuram, requesting him to consider this matter. You may make use of the ideas in Goldmine of Indian Health Traditions. (Score: 6)

11. The Government of Kerala has decided to honour the cook by conferring on

him the title Chief among the long-nosed ones. Prepare a suitable Press Release. Score: 5)

12. As the student editor of your school magazine, you want to publish an

interview with Adoor Gopalakrishnan, or Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam or a famous writer or a renowned scientist. Prepare five questions relevant to the activities

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and achievements of the chosen person. (Score: 6)

13. The Jordans and the Slaters believe that Abel Merryweather (in The Dear

Departed)is lying dead and cold upstairs. Write an appropriate obituary notice. (appropriate = suitable; obituary notice = printed notice of somebodys death, often with a short account of his life) (Score: 6)

14. Write a short paragraph on the relation between the son and the mother as

presented in Kamala Das poem Middle Ages.

( Score: 6)

15. Jack Solomon said, Television images lull us into thinking that they are real,

that they arent iconic signs at all but realities. Since we see them, we trust them, often failing to realize that, like all signs, they have been constructed with a certain interest behind them (On Viewing the Television). As a critical viewer, what do you think about the role of the television in promoting unhealthy attitudes and practices. Answer in about 75 words. (Score: 6)

16. Rubbish! You limped because I limped, and you wore a bowler hat because I

wore one. It is pouring with rain, but you say it is a sunny day. You, my dear Chancellor, are what is politely known as a sycophant.

16 A. Prepare two slogans against sycophants. (Score: 2) 16 B Suggest an alternative title for the play The King who Limped (Score: 1)

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