EAD English Core_12 Sample Paper 1

sample Paper 1  [Easy Concept] Time Allowed : 3 hrs.] [Max. Marks : 80 General Instructions: 1. This paper is divided into two parts: A and B. All questions are compulsory. 2. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them. 3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions. Part A (40 Marks) Reading (20 Marks) 1. Read the passage given below. 1 Indian tourism industry is growing at a rapid rate. The World Travel & Tourism Council calculated that tourism generated INR 6.4 trillion or 6.6% of the nation’s GDP in 2012. It supported 39.5 million jobs, 7.7% of its total employment. The sector is predicted to grow at an average annual rate of 7.9% from 2013 to 2023. This gives India the third rank among countries with the fastest growing tourism industries over the next decade. India’s rich history and its cultural and geographical diversity make its international tourism appeal large and diverse. 2 Mehrangarh Fort located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is one of the largest forts in India and a place of major tourist attraction. Though the fort was originally started in 1459 by Rao Jodha, founder of Jodhpur, most of the fort which stands today dates from the period of Jaswant Singh (1638–78). The foundation of the fort was laid on May 12, 1459 by Jodha on a rocky hill, 9 kilometres to the south of Mandore with the trusted aid of Rao Nara. This hill was known as Bhaurcheeria, the mountain of birds. 3 According to a legend, to build the fort Rao Jodha had to displace the hill’s sole human occupant, a hermit called Cheeria Nathji, the lord of birds. Upset at being forced to move Cheeria Nathji cursed Rao Jodha with “Jodha! May your citadel ever suffer a scarcity of water”. Rao Jodha managed to appease the hermit by building a house and a temple in the fort, very near the cave, the hermit had used for meditation. Even today, the area is plagued by drought every 3 to 4 years. 4 The fort’s walls, which are up to 36 metres (118 ft) high and 21 metres (69 ft) wide, protect some of the most beautiful and historic palaces in Rajasthan. Entry to the fort is gained through a series of seven gates. The imprints of cannonball hits, by attacking armies of Jaipur, can still be seen on the second gate. To the left of the fort is the chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot defending the fort. 5 Within the fort, several brilliantly crafted and decorated palaces are found which are known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. Of these, Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace), Phool Mahal (Flower Palace), Sheesha Mahal (Mirror Palace), Sileh Khana, and Daulat Khana are notable. The museum in the fort is one of the most well-stocked museums in Rajasthan. In one section of the fort museum there is a selection of old royal palanquins, including the elaborate domed gilt Mahadol palanquin which was won in a battle from the Governor of Gujarat in 1730. Sample Papers 49

The museum exhibits the heritage of the Rathores in arms, costumes, paintings and decorated period rooms. One can also see royal cradles, miniatures, musical instruments, costumes and furniture in the museum. 6 Mehrangarh is made of two words: ‘Mihir’ in Sanskrit means Sun-deity; and ‘garh’ in Sanskrit means fort; i.e. ‘Sun-fort’. According to Rajasthani language pronunciation conventions, ‘Mihirgarh’ has changed to ‘Mehrangarh’; the Sun-deity has been the chief deity of the Rathore dynasty. 7 The 500-year-old fort is a popular site for filming. The movie The Dark Knight Rises was shot here. 8 The ramparts of the fort are home to not only several excellently preserved old cannons (including the famous Kilkila) but also offer a breathtaking view of the city. On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer any ten questions from the eleven given below. (a) Indian tourism industry may grow at an annual average rate of __________ over the next decade. (i) 6.6% (ii) 7.7% (iii) 7.8% (iv) 7.9% (b) The foundation of the fort was laid by __________ with the help of __________ . (i) Rao Nara, Rao Jodha (ii) Rao Jodha, Rao Nara (iii) Rao Nara, Kirat Singh Soda (iv) Rao Jodha, Jaswant Singh (c) The imprints of cannonball hits can be seen on the __________ gate out of a total of __________ gates. (i) second; seven (ii) third; seven (iii) fifth; six (iv) fourth; seven (d) ‘Mehrangarh’ means __________ . (i) sun-god (ii) sun-deity (iii) sun-fort (iv) sun-gate (e) Cheeria Nathji cursed Rao Jodha by saying may __________ . (i) your citadel be flooded! (ii) your citadel get destroyed! (iii) your citadel suffer a drought! (iv) all fall ill in your citadel! (f) __________ managed to appease the hermit. (i) Rao Nara (ii) Cheeria Nath Ji (iii) Rao Jodha (iv) Jasmit Singh (g) Indian tourism industry will see a boom at an average annual rate of __________ from 2013 to 2033. (i) 6.6% (ii) 7.7% (iii) 7.9% (iv) None of these (h) Kirat Singh Soda was known for __________ . (i) cannon balls (ii) slaying soldiers (iii) defending the fort (iv) allying with enemies (i) ‘Forecast’ is the synonym of __________ in para 1. (i) calculated (ii) decade (iii) predicted (iv) diversity 50 Together with® EAD English Core—12

(j) ‘Conceal’ is the antonym of __________ in para 5. (i) intricate (ii) exhibit (iii) gilt (iv) elaborate (k) ‘Plagued’ in para 3 means __________ . (i) bounded (ii) troubled (iii) interior (iv) exterior 2. Read the passage given below. 1 The arts which admit of exact reproduction are such that the disciple is on the same level as the creator, and so it is with their fruits. These are useful to the imitator, but are not of such high excellence as those which cannot be transmitted as an inheritance like other substances. Among these, painting is the first. Painting cannot be taught to him on whom nature has not conferred the gift of receiving such knowledge, as mathematics can be taught, of which the disciple receives as much as the master gives him. 2 It cannot be copied, as letters can be, in which the copy equals the original. It cannot be stamped, in the same way as sculpture, in which the impression is in proportion to the source as regards the quality of the work. It does not generate countless children, as do printed books. 3 It alone remains noble, it alone confers honour on its author and remains precious and unique, and does not beget children equal to itself. And it is more excellent by reason of this quality than by reason of those which are everywhere proclaimed. Now do we not see the great monarchs of the East going about veiled and covered up from the fear of diminishing their glory by the manifestation and the divulgation of their presence? And do we not see that the pictures which represent the divine deity are kept covered up with inestimable veils? 4 Their unveiling is preceded by great sacred solemnities with various chants and diverse music. When they are unveiled, the vast multitude of people who are there flocked together, immediately prostrate themselves and worship. They invoke those whom such pictures represent that they may regain their lost holiness and win eternal salvation, just as if the deity were present in the flesh. 5 This does not occur in any other art or work of man. If you say that is owing to the nature of the subject depicted, rather than to the genius of the painter, the answer is that the mind of man could satisfy itself equally well in this case, were the man to remain in bed and not make pilgrimages to places which are perilous and hard to access as we so often see is the case. 6 But if such pilgrimages continually exist, what is then their unnecessary cause? You will certainly admit that it is an image of this kind, and all the writings in the world could not succeed in representing the semblance and the power of such a deity. 7 Therefore it appears that this deity takes pleasure in the pictures and is pleased that it should be loved and revered, and takes a greater delight in being worshipped in that rather than in any other semblance of itself. By this reason, it bestows grace and gifts of salvation according to the belief of those who meet together in such a place.  Thoughts on Art and Life: Leonardo De Vinci On the basis of your reading of the above passage, answer any ten questions from the eleven given follow. (a) Exclusive features of art __________ . (i) can’t be stamped like sculpture (ii) do not confer honour on its maker (iii) never equal the original (iv) both (i) and (iii) Sample Papers 51

(b) The author thinks that __________ . (i) skills can be inherited (ii) skills can’t be guaranteed as inheritance (iii) skills are useful to an imitator (iv) skill is not bestowed by parents (c) The monarchs of east believe in veiling __________ . (i) because of evil eye (ii) because they fear their glory will accelerate (iii) because they want to keep their glory intact (iv) both (i) and (ii) (d) Before the veil is removed from the deity there is __________ . (i) clearing of the deity (ii) people prostrate before it (iii) charting (iv) laud blaming music (e) Deitic representation through art attracts __________ . (i) elderly people (ii) young children (iii) pilgrims (iv) pilgrimage (f) Art can be __________ . (i) passed on to every one (ii) passed exclusively to offsprings (iii) cannot be passed to everyone (iv) both (i) and (iii) (g) Painting can be taught only to those __________ . (i) who are painters children (ii) whom nature has given it (iii) who desire (iv) who learn it wholeheartedly (h) The synonym of ‘embodiment’ in para 3 is __________ . (i) divulgation (ii) manifestation (iii) diminishing (iv) deity (i) The synonym of ‘communicated’ in para 1 is __________ . (i) imitator (ii) conferred (iii) inheritanced (iv) transmitted (j) The word ‘proclaimed’ in para 3 means __________ . (i) protest (ii) prostrate (iii) announced (iv) divert (k) The antonym of ‘mention’ in para 4 is __________ . (i) preced (ii) flock (iii) vast (iv) invoke Literature (20 Marks) 3. Read the extracts given below and attempt any two of the three given by answering the questions that follow. (A) Poor man! It was in honour of this last lesson that he had put on his fine Sunday clothes, and now I understood why the old men of the village were sitting there in the back of the room. It was because they were sorry, too, that they had not gone to school more. It was their way of thanking our master for his forty years of faithful service and of showing their respect for the country that was theirs no more. 52 Together with® EAD English Core—12

While I was thinking of all this, I heard my name called. It was my turn to recite. What would I not have given to be able to say that dreadful rule for the participle all through, very loud and clear, and without one mistake? But I got mixed up on the first words and stood there, holding on to my desk, my heart beating, and not daring to look up. (a) ‘They’ here refers to __________ . (i) children (ii) students (iii) villagers (iv) women (b) The master had served the nation by __________ . (i) teaching (ii) working as a gardener (iii) soldier (iv) labour (c) Respect is being shown to __________ . (i) France (ii) Germany (iii) Prussia (iv) Berlin (d) All are present in a __________ . (i) field (ii) garden (iii) classroom (iv) ground (B) “The servants cannot understand that,” she said anxiously. “No,” he agreed. Neither seemed able to say more, and somehow the household dragged on. The servants grew more watchful. Their courtesy was as careful as ever, but their eyes were cold upon the pair to whom they were hired. “It is clear what our master ought to do,” the old gardener said one morning. He had worked with flowers all his life, and had been a specialist too in moss. For Sadao’s father he had made one of the finest moss gardens in Japan, sweeping the bright green carpet constantly so that not a leaf or a pine needle marred the velvet of its surface. “My old master’s son knows very well what he ought to do,” he now said, pinching a bud from a bush as he spoke. “When the man was so near death why did he not let him bleed?” (a) ‘Neither’ refers to __________ . (i) Sadao and Servants (ii) M. Hamel and Franz (iii) Hana and Sadao (iv) Hana and Servants (b) The household dragged because __________ . (i) the servants had a fight (ii) the servants had stolen valuables (iii) a friend had been sheltered (iv) a enemy had been sheltered. (c) “Their eyes were cold” means __________ . (i) they had cold (ii) they were living in a cold environment (iii) they were showing their displeasure (iv) they were showing their pleasure (d) The accused is the __________ . (i) servants (ii) master (iii) both servant and master (iv) none (C) And then, strangely, there was light. I was coming out of the awful yellow water. At least my eyes were. My nose was almost out too. Then I started down a third time. I sucked for air and got water. The yellowish light was going out. Sample Papers 53

Then all effort ceased. I relaxed. Even my legs felt limp; and a blackness swept over my brain. It wiped out fear; it wiped out terror. There was no more panic. It was quiet and peaceful. Nothing to be afraid of. This is nice... to be drowsy... to go to sleep... no need to jump... too tired to jump... it’s nice to be carried gently... to float along in space... tender arms around me... tender arms like Mother’s... now I must go to sleep... (a) Here ‘I’ stands for __________ . (i) prisoner of war (ii) Derry (iii) Douglas (iv) Mr. Lamb (b) ‘I’ is in a __________ . (i) house (ii) garden (iii) pool (iv) lake (c) ‘I’ feels peaceful because of __________ . (i) numbness (ii) unconscious state (iii) blackout (iv) all of above (d) __________ was responsible for panic and later on peace. (i) Sea wave (ii) Fall from a tree (iii) The bruiser (iv) Acid attack 4. Read the extracts given below and attempt any one of the two given by answering the questions that follow. (A) Now we will count to twelve And we will all keep still. For once on the face of the Earth Let’s not speak in any language Let’s stop for one second And not move our arms so much (a) The poet of the above lines is __________ . (i) John Keats (ii) Pablo Neruda (iii) Kamala Das (iv) Stephen Spender (b) The poets appeals for __________ . (i) activity (ii) inactivity (iii) peace and harmony (iv) both (ii) and (iii) (c) The poet advocates for __________ . (i) silence (ii) introspection (iii) no work (iv) all of the above (d) The poet appeals to the readers to be quiet for __________ . (i) twenty second (ii) 1 hour (iii) thirty seconds (iv) twelve seconds 54 Together with® EAD English Core—12

(B) Driving from my parent’s home to Cochin last friday morning, I saw my mother beside me doze, open mouthed, her face ashen like that of a corpse and realized with pain that she thought away, and looked but soon... (a) The narrator was driving __________ . (i) from the airport to home (ii) from her home to the airport (iii) from the railway station to home (iv) from her home to the railway station (b) The narrator noticed that her mother looked like __________ . (i) a new born (ii) a corpse (iii) young (iv) all of the above (c) The narrator is accompanied by her __________ . (i) friend (ii) mother (iii) sister (iv) husband (d) The above lines have been written by __________ . (i) Kamal Das (ii) Kamala Das (iii) Adrienne Rich (iv) Robert Frost 5. Attempt any eight questions from the ten given below. (a) Franz thinks: “Will they make them sing in German even the pigeons?” What could this mean? (i) German would use brutal force and manhandle everyone. (ii) Harsh and stringent orders will be passed. (iii) The Germans would rob France of its native tongue. (iv) When people are deprived of their essence even the surroundings are affected. (b) Douglas’s fear of water __________ . (i) ruined his trips (ii) made him extremely guilty (iii) was not liked by his parents (iv) made him weak (c) The outcome of Gandhiji’s meetings with the Lt. Governor was that __________ . (i) the Lt Governor rejected Gandhi’s proposal (ii) an official commission of inquiry was appointed (iii) a compensation of 25% was set (iv) a compensation of 50% was set (d) “Trees sprinting” is a poetic device. It is __________ . (i) metaphor (ii) personification (iii) repetition (iv) alliteration (e) Stephen Spender uses the word ‘catacombs’ to imply __________ of the slum children. (i) poverty ridden (ii) poverty stricken (iii) near-death existence (iv) safe and sound world Sample Papers 55

(f) Poet Pablo Neruda uses conversational style and personal pronouns as ‘you’, ‘we’ and ‘I’ because __________ . (i) he wants to show his intimacy with mankind (ii) he is trying to read to the readers (iii) he wants to establish close association with readers (iv) third person has more impact (g) ‘Clear rills’ are the __________ . (i) streams of clear water (ii) tombs of our ancestors (iii) harmless animals (iv) clear thoughts (h) The peddler accepted Edla’s invitation because of her __________ . (i) compassionate and merciless attitude (ii) stern and friendly nature (iii) compassionate and friendly attitude (iv) vicious and callous attitude (i) Author Anees Jung is pained to see the bangle makers shadowed by __________ . (i) the stigma of poverty and caste (ii) the autocracy of the landlords (iii) the callous attitude of the factory owners (iv) the attitude of law keepers (j) In context to Aunt Jennifer’s tiger, which is the false statement? (i) The tigers are bright yellow residents of the forest. (ii) The tigers are perturbed by anything or anyone around them. (iii) Embroidered tigers. (iv) Their spirit is of fearless and confidence. Part B (40 Marks) Writing (16 Marks) 6. Attempt any one of the following. (A) You are the director of IIFL, a prestigious institute offering classes in German, French and Spanish for students of senior secondary classes. Draft an advertisement inviting applications for your new batch to be starting soon. Give relevant details too. (word limit: 50) Or (B) Recently there has been an increase in the cases of kidnappings, especially of children. On closer investigation it has been found that domestic helps or some persons familiar with the family were involved in most cases. You are the Secretary of the Residents’ Welfare Association. Write a notice in about 50 words to be put up on the noticeboard of the colony informing the citizens about the following: –  Police verification of servants, identity cards to be made –  Register entry of visitors at the gate –  Installation of CCTV in the premises 56 Together with® EAD English Core—12

7. Attempt any one of the following. (A) You are a student of St. Anthony school, Gwalior. The school is holding its annual function. Write an invitation on behalf of the Principal inviting the parents and dignitaries of the town to attend the function to be held on September 18, 20XX at 5:00 p.m. (50 words). Or (B) Invite your class fellows and friends on the wedding of your elder sister. Invent necessary details. (50 words). 8. Attempt any one of the following. (A) You are perturbed to read about the cases of road rage in the Capital. People become so aggressive and violent that an argument results in injuries or, in some extreme cases, even death. Write a letter in 120–150 words to the Editor of a daily to make the public aware of the need to curb such behaviour to make roads safer for the people. You are Anvita/Anmol, a resident of Ashok Nagar, New Delhi. Or (B) You are Rajan/Rama, living in Ghaziabad. You have just completed your studies and are in search of a job. While browsing through the Times of India, you came across the following advertisement. Choose a post for which you think you are suitable. Send your application in response to this advertisement. An Upcoming School in Ghaziabad Requires the Following Staff Lab Assistant : Science graduates having 2-5 year of lab experience Accountant : BCom with minimum experience of 2 years in maintaining accounts Receptionist : Young female candidates fluent in English with good communication skills and proficiency in computer/Net surfing with 3 year experience Please send your detailed resume within seven days to the manager, Prayag International School, 67A, Kavi Nagar, Ghaziabab. 9. Attempt any one of the following. (A) After class 12, students are apprehensive about choosing the course and the college. The ‘Mission Admissions’ organized by the Times of India is a great platform for college aspirants. It would help them to get knowledge about emerging opportunities in various streams. Write an article in 120–150 words emphasizing the need of career counselling to help students with the admission process. Or (B) You are a press reporter. Write a report in 120–150 words on the recent cattle catching drive launched by MCD to clear stray cattle from Delhi roads. Sample Papers 57

Literature (24 Marks) 10. Answer any five of the following questions in 30–40 words each. (a) Why did the girl close the door when the ironmaster opened the door for the peddler to go? (b) Why did Gandhi agree to a settlement of 25 percent refund to the farmers? (c) How did the poet prove that there can be life under apparent stillness in the poem ‘Keeping Quiet’. (d) Why does the wedding band ‘sit heavily’ upon Aunt Jennifer’s hand? (e) How can ‘mighty dead’ be things of beauty? (f) How did M. Hamel say farewell to his students and the people of the town? 11. Answer any two of the following questions in 30-40 words each. (a) What were the feelings of Dr. Sadao and his wife on seeing the wounded man? What did they finally decide to do? (b) What arguments does Charley offer to show his disagreement with the psychiatrist’s diagnosis? (c) What was the basic tale underlying each story that Jack told? 12. Answer any one of following question in 120–150 words. (A) What do you understand by the statement ‘There is terror only in the fear of death, as Roosevelt knew when he said, “All we have to fear is fear itself.” Explain the significance of the statement on the basis of your understanding of the story ‘Deep Water’. How did this help Douglas? Or (B) What is the situation of the slum children? How can it be improved? 13. Answer any one of following question in 120–150 words. (A) Sense of duty prevails over other things. One must fulfil the demand of one’s profession even if the situations are unfavourable. Doing a morally right thing gives a person a feeling of pleasure. Elucidate the thought in the context of ‘The Enemy’. Or (B) What is the difference between the perspectives of an adult and a child on life? Why do the adults behave thus? Explain on the basis of your understanding of the story ‘Should Wizard Hit Mommy?’ 58 Together with® EAD English Core—12

Answers Part A 1. (a) (iv) (b) (ii) (c) (i) (d) (iii) (e) (iii) (f) (iii) (g) (iv) (h) (iii) (i) (iii) (j) (ii) (k) (ii) 2. (a) (iv) (b) (ii) (c) (iii) (d) (iii) (e) (iii) (f) (iii) (g) (ii) (h) (ii) (i) (iv) (j) (iii) (k) (iv) 3. (A) (a) (iii) (b) (i) (c) (i) (d) (iii) (B) (a) (iv) (b) (ii) (c) (iii) (d) (ii) (C) (a) (iii) (b) (iii) (c) (iv) (d) (iii) 4. (A) (a) (ii) (b) (iv) (c) (iv) (d) (iv) (B) (a) (ii) (b) (iv) (c) (ii) (d) (ii) 5. (a) (iv) (b) (i) (c) (ii) (d) (ii) (e) (iii) (f) (ii) (g) (i) (h) (iii) (i) (i) (j) (ii) Part B 6. (A) •  Speak with flair •  Like a Frenchman in France •  Like a Spaniard in Spain •  Like a German in Germany The Indian Institute of Foreign Languages Offers Three-month course from 20 May 20XX Special facilities for students of senior secondary classes Consolidated fees; concession for students and housewives Timings flexible Extensive lab work and practical training At C Block Commercial Market, DLF Ankur Vihar, Loni, Ghaziabad 201102 Contact: Admissions Incharge Mob: 9999XXXXXX Email: [email protected] Sample Papers 59

Or (B) RESIDENTS’ WELFARE ASSOCIATION, DELHI 1 7th July 20XX NOTICE Alert for Kidnapping As you all are aware a number of cases of kidnapping have taken place in our society in the past two months. This notice has been put up to inform everyone that after a close investigation, involvement of domestic help or some person closer to the family has been found in most cases. To ensure the safety of the child we all need to follow the steps listed below: •  Police verification of servants, identity cards to be issued •  Register entry of unknown persons at the gate with the gatekeeper •   Installation of CCTV cameras in the premises E veryone is requested to co-operate so that such incidents can be minimized. ABC ( Secretary, RWA) 7. (A) The Principal and the staff of St. Anthony School, Gwalior Request your benign presence on the auspicious occasion of The Annual Function of the school at 5:00 p.m. on September 18, 20XX Shri. A.K. Dewan, IAS Will be the chief Guest and will give away the prizes to the meritorious students R.S.V.P.: Principal St. Anthony School Gwalior Or (B) 16, Nai Sarak New Delhi 1100XX 15 August 20XX Dear Reena I invite you to grace the occasion of my elder sister Riya’s marriage on 30th august 20XX. Please join us for dinner at 8 p.m. The marriage party will leave for Hotel Park, New Delhi at 5 p.m. Kindly join us on the auspicious day and oblige Yours faithfully Rita (Rita) 60 Together with® EAD English Core—12

8. (A) 25A, Ashok Nagar New Delhi 1100XX 25 October 20XX The Editor The Hindustan Times KG Marg Delhi 1100XX Dear Sir Subject: The Menace of Road Rage Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I want to draw the attention of the authorities concerned and the masses in general to reckless and rash driving. It is highly perturbing to read about the cases of road rage in the Capital. Nowadays, the level of aggression has reached its peak. Minor altercations lead to heated arguments resulting in injuries or, in some extreme cases, even death. Road rage in most cases is due to lack of traffic sense, impatience or excessive speed to name a few. Children, below 18 years of age, drive their bikes at flying speeds. Their excitement results in accidents. Everyone cringes about road accidents but never realizes that these happen due to their own carelessness. Be it an adult or a teenager, everyone wants to move speedily, hardly caring for the life of others. Even the traffic police are helpless when it comes to traffic control. It’s high time authorities concerned took steps to control road rage problems. People should be made aware of the traffic rules so that they follow them faithfully. If not, then hefty fines must be imposed. A safe country is a growing country. Hope my letter would find a suitable place in your newspaper. Thanking you Yours faithfully Anvita (Anvita) Or (B) 13, Vikas Marg New Delhi 1100XX 22 October 20XX The Manager St. Prayag School 67A Kavi Nagar Ghaziabad 2010XX Sample Papers 61

Dear Sir Subject: Application for the post of ‘Accountant’ In response to your advertisement in the Times of India, dated 20 October, 20XX for the post of Accountant, I want to offer my candidature. I am a dynamic young man of pleasing habits and personality with the necessary qualifications and experience. I can join immediately if desired. Looking forward for a positive response. Yours faithfully Rajan Sharma (Rajan Sharma) Resume Full Name : Rajan Sharma Father’s Name : Shri Ram Narayan Sharma Date of Birth : 10-07-19XX Sex : Male Marital Status : Unmarried Permanent Address : 13, Vikas Marg, Delhi Telephone/Contact No. : 2704XXXX, 981876XXXX Educational Qualification : (i) Passed XII from Harmony Sr. Sec school Roorkee with 90% Marks (ii) Passed BCom from Mehak College of Commerce, Roorkee, with 70% marks Experience : Worked as an ‘Accountant’ for 2 years at Shree Ganesh Chemicals Ltd, Ghaziabad Salary Expected : Negotiable Languages Known : Hindi, English References : 1. Mr. Raja Ram, Sales Manager, Diamond Industries Ghaziabad. 2. Dr. M.K. Agarwal, Manager (Finance), Shree Fertilizers Ltd. Ghaziabad. 9. (A) Importance of Career Counselling With the increasing number of colleges and universities, the variety of courses offered is also increasing. For a student it is a dilemma. If a student chooses a path and career that is far away from his interest and ability, it can cause long-term dissatisfaction. Hence it is essential to plan one’s future carefully for success and contentment. Most students choose a career based on factors like following the peers, accepting parents’ choice, lack of knowledge about other fields, current trends or grabbing the most sought-after career opportunities. At such a point, career counselling helps. Career counselling involves personality tests, aptitude tests and interviews. Based on the report of a student, the counselling panel guides the child through his career choice. A child should be made free to choose his area of interest. Career counselling helps one to find the true calling of his talent and choose the career 62 Together with® EAD English Core—12

path accordingly. It also helps to define the pros and cons of each course and career path it offers, hence clarifying students’ doubts. Career counselling can boost the morale and confidence, and gives new inclination to the students which will be beneficial to the whole society. Thus, with the help of career counselling, most students end up choosing the right career, and performing their level best, which ultimately helps them succeed and achieve new heights. The ‘Mission Admission’ launched by the Times of India is one such platform, which helps college aspirants to get knowledge about emerging opportunities in various streams so that they can decide their career. Or (B) 25ACattle-catching Drive by Manish Madan New Delhi, 15 June 20XX Following a directive from the Delhi High Court to clear the city of stray cattle, MCD’s Veterinary Department launched a week-long cattle-catching drive in all its zones. The eight-member team could be seen catching stray cattle in different areas of Delhi. The technique consisted of throwing a rope around the animal’s neck and manoeuvring it into a waiting truck. According to an eyewitness in the Okhla Industrial Area, a caravan of trucks halted in the area and a group of eight men armed with lassoos and tranquilliser guns leapt out and soon the whole place was transformed into a bull ring. The catchers rounded up 22 stray cattle from this area on the first day, six of these were buffaloes. These animals were sent to a shelter house run by Delhi Administration ‘gaushalas’. It is expected that similar drives will be launched by the municipal authorities of West Delhi and North Delhi. 10. (a) The girl invited the peddler in, drawing attention to his sorry plight, saying that he was unwelcome everywhere and lived under the fear of being arrested. She wanted to provide him with a day’s comfort under their roof at this time of the year. (b) For Gandhiji the amount of refund was less important than the fact that the landlords had been forced to return part of the money and with it part of their pride and prestige, so he agreed to the settlement of 25% refund. (c) The poet says that the Earth can preserve and resurrect life. It apparently seems quiet but is nurturing the seeds sown in it and brings them out as life. Quietness in no way means inactivity. (d) The wedding band sits heavily as it is a constant reminder to Aunt Jennifer of the miserable marriage that she has got trapped into and this is also a sign of oppression. (e) ‘Mighty dead’ are things of beauty as they have done inspirational deeds in their lives which one reads and has heard. Their legends and tales keep enthusing the reader. (f) M. Hamel was very emotional and displayed a lot of patience. It seemed as if he wanted to give them all that he knew in one go. When the church-clock struck twelve, choking he turned towards the blackboard and wrote as large as he could: ‘Vive La France’. 11. (a) On seeing the man stagger to his feet, Dr Sadao and his wife presumed he was a fisherman, until they turned him over and saw his white face. They finally decided to take him home and keep him in the back bedroom that was once the room of Dr Sadao’s father. Sample Papers 63

(b) The psychiatrist friend of Charley thought that the third level was a kind of wish fulfillment for Charley as he was stressed out. Charley disagreed because he was sure of the third level and became more sure after he found out about Sam’s disappearance and his letter. (c) A small creature named Roger had some problem. He would go to the wise owl who would direct him to the wizard. The wizard would perform a magic spell and solve the problem. At home he would have supper with his daddy. 12. (A) What Roosevelt said was that one should not fear death but fear the fear of it. That terror lies only in being afraid of the unknown. It is the fear of facing the ordeals that stand in the way of a man’s will to overcome them. Douglas learnt that there is peace in death but terror in the fear of death. The author draws a larger meaning from his near-death experience. He is able to overcome his deep-rooted childhood fear by sheer grit and determination. He lived in fear of water and then conquered it. He experienced the sensation of dying and the terror that it could produce. All this helped him to get rid of his fear forever. Or (B) The slum children lead a pathetic life amidst hunger and poverty. They are unkempt, malnourished and emaciated. Their faces are like rootless weeds—unwanted, ugly and parasitic. They have inherited diseased bones from their parents. Their pitiable plight is reflected by equally dim and pathetic classrooms which is utterly demoralising and hopeless. Education is the key which can unlock these children from their dreary state. With the right exposure and quality education these children can be magically released from their bondage. Also, Stephen Spender appeals to the officials, i.e. the inspectors, visitors and governors to realise their moral responsibility towards these children and become sensitive to their needs. This way only the barriers that hinder the growth of the children can be thrown away. 13. (A) Dr Sadao’s profession dictated that the responsibility towards his patient was paramount. He therefore made sure that his patient recovered sufficiently to row to safety. Dr Sadao followed the code of medical ethics and treated the man even though his rational side dictated that he hand over the prisoner to the authorities. He had subdued his personal prejudices in pursuit of what was morally justifiable. Dr Sadao hadn’t had very pleasant experiences in America where people were prejudiced against his Japanese descent and refrained from renting out lodgings to his community. Yet these considerations did not cloud his moral judgement of helping a white enemy soldier. That it gave him professional satisfaction is evident from the fact that in the course of the operation he addressed the man as ‘my friend’ thereby subconsciously burying differences. His morally upright decision proved right, for everything turned out in his favour, assuaging all chances of a bitter aftermath, or sense of guilt. Or (B) It is obvious that the perspectives of both an adult and a child towards life are different. And this is due to different thinking, ideologies, experiences and exposure to the world around them. An adult comes across all sorts of experiences in his/her life—good, bad, happy, sad, up, down, everything. On the other hand, a child is free from all the worries of life. He lives under the protection of his parents. He is unaware of the world outside, the outer world. In their dream world of fantasies, nothing bad can happen to their favourite characters. These characters make them believe that good always takes over the bad which appears real to them. But adults know the harsh realities of life and have to cope with them. They look at the world in a totally new light as brought out in ‘Should Wizard Hit Mommy?’ 64 Together with® EAD English Core—12