ic n, 1 w BHUMIKA HOUSING SOCIETY Answers to Sample Paper 5 (@) (i) since the time of 2000 BC, under the Babylonians, albeit not on Ist January as it i currently (®) The general consensus of opinion is that New Year's Day is a sensible choice weather-wise, and according to the alignment of the sun, even though the fixing of January Ist as New Years Day went through several changes before its final acceptance, (©) The Julian calendar established Ist January as New Year’s Day while the Roman God Janus, symbolised looking forward to what lay ahead and what had past through the Wo opposite heads. (@ (i) divergently (© By mn New Year goals as a family we can benefit from making goal setting a rewarding practice besides setting goals that are achievable and realistic. (The rush of life can easily overtake the good intentions behind the goals we have set. () the spirit of New year’s Day is all about putting the past behind and thinking of new and exciting things ahead. (A) (ii) its traditions influence today’s New Year celebrations (Choosing to make too many resolutions leads to one losing sight of them altogether as also witnessing how the rush of life can make us lose sight of the good and worthwhile goals, sorking ().(@)Audicious Selection of New Year Goals, a Must (a) ‘The statement does not agree with the information given in para (6) Researchers changed the outlook of consumers towards peanuts from the 1900s when peanuts began to be used for the production of peanut butter, peanut candies and other peanut products. (©) ii) Peanuts decreased the risk of heart disease, diabetes and other heart related problems. (@ @) availability and affordability (c) (a) Itis full of monounsaturated fats that is heart healthy. ()) Pastry cooks are partial to the use of peanut flour because of the binding quality of peanut flour when used in confectionery products, for adding flavour and extending shel ie. (@) @ Iisa versatile and tasty cooking ingredient and has culinary applications in African, Chinese and American foods. (4) (peanuts sa healthy option forall ages of people @ be attributed to European traders and explorers who took the plant from Paraguay where ‘domesticated, to their various destinations in Asia, Africa and North America Since peanut is puréed for nutty goodness it is used in bread mixes, salsa recipes, as also ice cream, brownie s, and isno longer confined to its country of origin, or the country ofits popularity, America, lly used across and continents had been 20 May 20XX NOTICE, Developing Soft Skills A four-week soft skill training course (1 June 20XX to 28 June 20XX) is being organized for children of Bhumika Housing Society. Students will be made aware of acceptable personality traits, social graces, effective communication and leadership training. The class will be held in the community hall of the Society between 10 am. and 1.00 p.m. The participants will be selected on the basis of a test, which will be conducted on 25 May. For details, contact: Yashika Prefect Progressive Public School EAD English Core—12 02 @) “w @ oR ST. ALOYSIUS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, AGRA 2 September 20XX NOTICE, PLAY FESTIVAL AUDITION Al four Houses will conduct auditions for the Annual Play Festival from 7th to L4th September 20XX, after school hours from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ‘Those interested should give their names to their House Captains. Previous experience of acting is not necessary. Joseph Mathew Vice Principal SHYAM COACHING CENTRE Announce the Opening of its Vikas Marg Branch Inauguration Sunday, 15 October, 20XX ct 11:00 AM All are cordially invited Salient features + Class XI + Subject Experts + Assured about 95% + Small bateh size + One week trial class Inaugural discount for those registering till 31° of October. RSVP. Raman Sharma Ph, O11 2654XXX, OR Farm Ramjas Road, Udaipur 3130XX Rajasthan 23 November 20XX Dear Ritika [will be spending this winter vacation at my farm house which is situated at the outskirts of Usaipur. It is a pollution free place with lots of trees and greenery. Horse riding would be another activity. ‘The soothing environment will really refresh you. Please join me for this vacation. Hoping for a positive reply. Your lovingly Reshen (ROSHAN) EAD English Core—12 @3 (A) 14, Barakhamba Road New Dethi 110001 4 April 20XX. ‘The Editor The Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg ‘New Delhi 110002 imes of India Dear Sir ‘Subject: Odd-Even formula Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, [ would like to state that the implementation of the government’s odd-even formula was a short-term successful effort so far as de-congestion of Delhi roads was concerned. People did go for ride—sharing and made use of whatever public transport facility was available (Delhi metros were bursting at the seams), But, at the same time, I fel that this policy had too many minuses. Public transport was not geared to cope with the excess load. Taxi and auto fares shot up. The Delhi government overlooked the pollution causing vehicles—the buses, trucks, tempos and two wheelers, As corrective measures, I would like to suggest that pollution causing vehicles should be heavily penalized, sale and registration of new vehicles controlled, pollution checks enforced strictly and a long-term practical planning be put in place. Only then Delhiites will breathe easy in a pollution-free city Yours faithfully Tima Gautam (TINA GAUTAM) oR (8) 17, TT Nagar Bhopal 4620XX 25 June 20XX ‘The Director Chipmuk Enterprise D-7 Vikas Marg Delhi 1100XX Dear Sir Subject: Application for the post of Marketing Manager Inresponse to your advertisement dated 20th June, 20XX in the Times of India, I wish to offer my candidature, | {ullil the conditions laid down in your advertisement. I have completed my MBA in Marketing Management from Symbiosis Pune with 90% marks. I have also 3 yeats experience working for ‘a reputable concern in Bhopal. I am enclosing my bio-data for your kind consideration. Hoping for a favourable response. Yours faithfully Ram Sharma (RAM SHARMA) EAD English Core—12 ®Curriculum Vitae ime + Ram Sharma Father's Name + Shri Gopal Sharma Date of Birth 21 October 19XX Address + 17, TT Nagar, Bhopal Phone No. 976543XXXX E-mail sharmaram@gmail.com Marital status Unmarried Educational Qualification: MBA in Marketing Management, Symbiosis Institute, Pune Working Manager at Shanti Industries, Bhopal (3 years) Experience Skills Excellent communication skills, Diploma in Computer with Python C++ and MS Office References : 1. Dr AK. Gosh Professor, Amba Bai Hospital, Bhopal, Ph 79214SXXXX KK. Khanna Sr. Marketing Manager, Shanti Industries, Bhopal, Ph 931352XXXX “w Unhealthy Lifestyle: Add ‘12 years’ to your age By Shilpa Health is wealth, and without health, one is nothing. Living a comfortable life depends upon good health But today’s youngsters don’t seem to pay attention (0 this fact. Eating junk food, late sleeping habits, no exercise, excessive use of electronic gadgets among others have become an integral part Of children’s life. All these factors combine together (0 form a deadly combination of diseases hence proving to be a health hazard. According to recent researches, unhealthy lifestyle adds 12 years to the age of the person and doubles the risk of paralysis too. It is really disturbing 10 see children stay inside their homes and become a couch potato instead of going out and engage in outdoor activities. And, if outside, they get attracted to only junk food. Even parents aro to be blamed for this. Most of them do not encourage their child to adopt healthy habits. A. plethora of problems such as increased BMI, early heart attack, low immune system and diabetes are making their way into a child’s body. Children must be made aware of leading a healthy lifestyle. Healthy lifestyle has long-term benefits. In order to lead a healthy lifestyle, a person ‘must consume healthy food, exercise regularly and stay away from junk food, drugs and alcohol. ‘One must include at least one outdoor activity to keep one’s mind and body fresh as part of one’s daily routine. Improving your lilestyle choices one by one, rather than trying them all at nee, is an easier way to improve your chances of avoiding dises OR ) Child Marriage by Sapna Gupta New Delhi, 23 July 20XX ‘With over 10 crore Indians, including 8.5 crore girls, being married off before they turn 18, every third child bride in the world is an Indian, a report has said. The report titled “Eliminating Child Marriage in India’, was released by Action-Aid India on July 14 and analyses data on child marriages based ‘on the 2011 census. ‘The report also found that 75% of all child marriages took place in rural areas, The number was even higher for the period between 2007 and 2011, at 82%. Uttar Pradesh accounted for the highest percentage of child marriages in India, at 16.6%. In fact, U.P, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Bihar, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh accounted for 70% of all child marriages in India. While releasing the report, the chairperson of Action-Aid India, Shabana Avmi, said that there was a need to address the underlying causes of child marriage “Patriarchy is at the root of child marriage, and patriarchy has to be tackled to eliminate child marriage. ‘Spreading education and building conlidence among girls will enable them to resist child marriage and chart their own lives,” she said. EAD English Core—12WL) @ Gi) 1,20nd3 (b) To have no truck with death (©) @ Tobe inactive (@) Sitence (©) (i) Both (1) and (2) can be inferred from the extract. () trucks oR (8) @)_@ That oats on high o'er vales and hills. ©) Gi) powerful yellow tigers (©) (i) Only2 (d) male-dominated (6) (i) Both (1) and (2) can be inferred from the extract. () @ Life of Aunt Jennifer 2. (A). (a) The playwright uses contractions in the extract because contractions make words smaller, which makes them easier and faster to say. Contractions contribute to conversational tone, (©) Gd Thave not compared you with any other person. (©) (iv) whe (@) To motivate him and make him feel better. chair “Fie remembered his old teacher of anatomy, who had been sinister on mere withthe if, and hen he ronembered the face of is fat and slater landlady He had great difficuly in finding a place olive in ' America because he was Japanese The Americans were fll of preudice and it had been biter olive in| it, knowing himself their superior. How he had despised the ignorant and dirty old woman who had at last ' consented to house him in her miserable home! He had once ted tobe grateful to her because she had in| his lst ear nursed him though but twas dificul, for she was no les epusve to him i her kindness.” [The Enemy) | (2) Complete the sentence appropriately with reference to the extrac. hd cared for Dr. Sadao when he fell ll in Ameria. (©) Select the option that completes the g .n sentence appropy ely. ( Dr. Sadao’s place (i) The General's place (iii) America (iv) The White Man's place (©) Which of the following does NOT deliver the meaning of the word ‘slatternly"? (@) A dirty woman (i) A poor woman (ii) A miserable woman (iv) A discriminated woman (d) How were the Americans according to Sadao? Ans. (a) His first landlady (b) (ify America (©) Gi) A discriminated woman (@) The Americans were full of prejudice according to Sadao. ; The Americans were ful of prejudice and it had been bitter to ive ia EAD English Core—12 o3. (A) (a) Gi) Tomake peasants fearless (b) harvest (©) @ British men (@)— (@ Gandhiji was a lawyer and chided them for collecting big fee from the sharecroppers. (¢) Gandhij ()) Peasants crushed or fear-stricken oR (8) (@) Gi) To coax the peddler to spend Christmas Eve with her family (b) She entered, followed by a servant, carrying on his arm a big fur coat. [77a the Student: ‘ : (c) Before half an hour the forge was visited by . ' : (the blacksmith (i) Crofter : : (ii) the pedaler (iv) the owner ofthe forge ‘ : (@) Who does ‘they’ refer to in the extract? : : (©) ‘Forge’ refersto ‘ : ( blacksmith’s furnace (ii) aniron block ; ease read the questions (c) to () as follows: (iii) burnt wood (ie) a boat for carrying heavy loads () What did the blacksmith understand? ‘Ans. (c) (jv) the owner of the forge (@) In the extract ‘They’ are the fiteboy, peddler and master blacksmith, (©) @ blacksmith’s furnace (D) The blacksmit stood th; th und ¥: (a) Franz remembered the last lesson well because it was the day of the last French lesson at school. Henceforth German would replace French in schools with the takeover of the distriets of Alsace-Lorraine. Franz ‘was also surprised how easily he understood his lesson. (b) The writer developed a fear of water when he was with his father at the beach in California where a hhuge wave knocked him down and swept over him. He was breathless and terrified of the waves. (©) Things of beauty are a permanent source of joy. They have a lasting impact on us. Their beauty keeps us spellbound forever. It lifts the spirit of a man and has a soothing effect on the soul of man. @) Aunt Jennifer's effort to get rid of her fear of Uncle proved futile because all through her life she remained subservient and conformed to the patriarchal society. She felt trapped in a failed marriage ‘and succumbed to the male-dominated world, (e) The selfish good-doers would outwit the simple innocent people into believing that their intentions and efforts were for their improvement, while they would be seeking their own profits from the labour of these folks, () Gandhiji said these words when the lawyers under the leadership of Dr. Rajendra Prasad agreed to go to jail if Gandhi was arrested. He said this because he has now full-fledged support of lawyer fraternity. VE (a) The fourteen-year-old Derry had trespassed into Mr Lamb's garden. When Mr Lamb had tried to allay his fears, an angry Derry remarked that he was not frightened but that it was other people who were scared of his acid-scarred face. (6) Dr. Sadao told the general that he could stand only one more such attack as the later had that day. And due {o this, he had to be operated upon. The general wanted Dr. Sadao to operate upon him. He had no faith in other surgeons in Japan, That is why he didn't want Dr. Sadao to get arrested, (©) Zitkala-Sa objected to the cutting of the hair because in her community cutting of hair was considered inauspicious and undignified, Only unskilled warriors, mourners or cowards had their hair shingled. So it was the greatest humiliation for anyone. EAD English Core—12 ©VII. (A) Good morning teachers, principal and my dear friends! vi @) 1. (A) (B) The story, Going Places, describes the aspirations and dreams of the youth and the pain of unfilled promises, and shattered dreams. It deals with the complexities of human relationships along with the adolescent fantasizing and hero worship. Sophie’s wish and fantasy come out of the drudgery of belonging to the ower strata of society and to go ‘places’ in her fantasies. It is a good thing to dream, but these should be realistic. Merely fantasizing and daydreaming will cause disillusionment. Unless one is hardworking and persevering, mere dreams will only lead to disappointment. However, Mukesh, in The Lost Spring, had a daydream (o become a car mechanic. He fulfilled his dreams by hard work and honesty. His dream was real and thus, fulfilled with great satisfaction, OR The poem elaborates upon the qualities of the beautiful creations of nature. Such things are eternal and joy forever. Their beauty never fades away. ‘They remove the pall of gloom from our lives and bring happiness and health. They even lull us to a good sleep full of sweet dreams. These beautiful creations are the only attractions that tie us to this otherwise sorrowful life Creations like the Sun, Moon, trees, the sheep, daffodils, ills, forests full of musk roses and tales of brave ‘men are few examples of beautiful things which make our lives meaningful in various ways. These are like an ever-flowing fountain of a divine blessing that has been endowed upon mankind by God. The Maharaja of Pratibandapuram, who was also known as the Tiger King tried to go against what was destined in his fate. The result was tragic and ironical. The chief astrologer had predicted that a tiger would be the cause of king’s death and he should specially be wary of the hundredth tiger. The vain king banned hunting of the tigers in the State by everyone except himself and was able to kill ninety- nine tigers. He thought he had killed the hundredth tiger also but somchow the bullet missed its mark and the hundredth tiger survived. Then on his son’s birthday, the king bought him a wooden tiger which he felt was a perfect gift for his son. A splinter in it pierced the king’s hand and the infection spread all over his arm causing his death, It was indeed ironical that despite killing all the tigers in his ingdom, the king did finally become the victim of the hundredth tiger and the astrologer’s prediction did come true. oR Bama and Zitkala Sa belonged to marginalized communitis woman who was ill-reated by the whites who adopted force and oppression to compel the natives to shed their age old customs and traditions. The worst indignity she suffered was the cutting of her long hair. Her long and beautiful hair were cut after she was dragged out. She eried and resisted by kicking and scratching wildly as she was tied fast in a chair but still she did not submit. No one came to help her ‘or to console her. Bama, who belonged to a Dalit community was a victim of the caste system. She was upset by the inhuman attitude of the people belonging to the ‘higher’ caste towards the ‘lower’ caste. She had experienced the evils of untouchability when she was studying in the thied standard, Both these woman fought and struggled against exploitation and oppression. Zitkala Sa does not submit but struggles when her hair is being shingled. She fights till she is overpowered. Bama fights against the evils of untouchability in her own way. She works hard and stands first in her class. People then come to her of their own accord, EAD English Core—12 0