J.B.

DIAMOND & KARP ImpexVidyaSankul

CBSE English Medium
Sub: English Core(301)
Class: -XII
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LIST OF TOPICS/THEMES
I) THELASTLESSON
1. Abraham Lincoln, a former President of America said,"Iliketoseeamanproudof theplace inwhichhe lives.
Iliketoseeawillbe proudofhim."
After reading the lesson and the above quote of Abraham Lincoln you begin to reflect on the lost spirit of
patriotism amongst the youth in India due to which there is no respect for one's countrymen and no
Determination amongst the youth to lead the country to a better future.
Write an article for a national magazine on the need for revival of patriotic spirit amongst the youthinIndia.
2. What do you mean by "Linguistic chauvinism? In what ways does it play its role in the determination of the
theme of the story "The Last Lesson"? (150-200words)
3. Mutual co-existence, respect for other cultures and a sense of pride in one's own culture, countryand
language are some of the important values that we can learn from the lesson "The Last Lesson". Comment in
150-200 words.
4. Historical background and socio-economic significance and impact of Franco-Prussian War in the French
society.(150-200words)
5. Globalization of language with reference to the status of the English language in the world
today.Historyandimpactonpeople.
6. Give historical references of events wherein linguistic identity was threatened/snatched.

II) LOST SPRING-LIFE IN A SLUM

1. Moved by Anees Jung's account of the rag picker's plight, you decide to write an article for your school
magazine. Discuss in the article the different values that society needs to inculcate in theirminds to
encourage them to make an effort to get released from the tweezer grip of circumstances.Draftthe article
inabout150-200 words.

2. What positive values can you learn from the lives of Saheb and Mukesh? How will they help you in
determining the quality of your life and in shaping your own future?

3.Politicians exploit all people and situations to their own benefit. Comment, keeping in view the situation of
refugees in Seemapuri.

4. Slums are the ugly underbelly of all big cities the world over. Describe the contrasting world of 'Haves'
and 'Have -nots' treading these two worlds.

5. Research and case study of a slum.Value points:

 Lifeof thepeople in aslum

 Education
 HealthandInfrastructure
 GovernmentInitiatives

Present through interviews of the people as lum.

6. Role of youth in the upliftment of the weaker sections of the society.(150-200words)

III) THE THIRD LEVEL

1.The story "The Third Level" dwells on the theme of escapism, not only as a psychological refuge from the grim
realities of the present-day world but also as a desire to stay with the past or to keep the past alive in the
complexities of the present. Elucidate.(150-200Words)
 IV) THE TIGER KING
2. Through the whimsical behaviour of the king and the subservient attitude adopted by his officials and
subjects, the writer makes a dig at the political setup devoid of the essential noble values in the
contemporary times. Discuss in 150-200 words.

3. Can you relate instances of game-hunting among the rich and the powerful in the present times that illustrate
the callousness of human beings towards wildlife? (Salman Khan, Gangster Sahabuddin etc) Instances may be
of such steps which directly or indirectly affected the lives ofwildlife.(150-200Words)

4. A value-oriented conduct and total reversal of attitude towards ecology is the need of the hour, where
equal importance is given to the human beings and the flora and fauna of the world. Discuss in 150- 200
words.

V) A Thing of Beauty
1. Write all about benefits of going amidst nature. Why man finds peace and solidarity innature?
2. Collectdataofimportant naturaldestinationsofour country.

VI) ON THE FACE OF IT (DISABILITY)

1. Copingwithdisability
2. Society’sattitudetowardsdisability
3. Strugglesofadisabledperson
4. Lawsforthedisabled
5. Governmentpoliciesforthe bettermentofthedisabled.
6. Needofinclusionofthedisabledinthemainstream society.
7. Interview a physically challenged person and write about his views on the problems he faceddue tohis
condition.
8. Collect data on the condition of rehabilitation centres in India and how people are livingthere.

VII) RATTRAP-THE STUDY OF CRIME AND CRIMINALS

1. CircumstancesthatleadtocrimeandCorrectiveMeasures
2. Impact of Criminal Behaviour on Society
3. Howtobringcriminalsintomainstream.
4. Attitudeof society towardscriminals.

VIII) INDIGO
1. Condition of Farmers in Champaran-Then and Now
2. Farm Bill Agitation
3. Gandhi’sContribution
4. OtherPoliticalLeaderswho broughtaboutachange inthelivesoffarmers.
5. FarmerProtectionLaws inIndia
6. ConditionofFarmersinIndiavis-a-visworld.
7. What was the importance of Champaran Movement?
8. Youcanwrite aboutautobiographyofanyfreedom fighter.

I. The Last Lesson

Q1. From R. No. 1-9
Q2. From R. No.10-17
Q3. From R. No. 18-25
Q4. From R. No. 26-33
Q5. From R. No. 34-41
Q6.FromR.No.42-49

II. LostSpring
Q1. From R. No. 1-9
Q2. From R. No. 10-17
Q3. From R. No. 18-25
Q4. From R. No. 26-33
 Q5. From R. No. 34-41
Q6.FromR.No.42-49

III. TheThirdLevel
Common for all

IV. The Tiger King

Q1.From R.No. 1-13
Q2.From R.No. 14-25
Q3. FromR.No.26-37
Q4.FromR.No.38-49

V) A Thing of Beauty
Q1.FromR.No.1-25
Q2.FromR.No.26-49

VI) ON THE FACE OF IT(DISABILITY)

Q1.FromR. No.1-7
Q2. From R. No. 8-13
Q3. From R. No. 14-19
Q4. From R. No. 20-25
Q5. From R. No. 26-31
Q6. From R. No. 32-37
Q7. From R. No. 38-43
Q8.FromR.No.44-49

VII) RATTRAP-THE STUDY OF CRIME AND CRIMINALS

Q1.FromR.No.1-13
Q2.FromR.No.14-25
Q.FromR.No.26-37
Q4.FromR.No.38-49

VIII) INDIGO
Q1. From R. No. 1-7
Q2. From R. No. 8-13
Q3. From R. No. 14-19
Q4. From R. No. 20-25
Q5. From R. No. 26-31
Q6. From R. No. 32-37
Q7. From R. No. 38-43
Q8.FromR. No.44-49