EAD English LLR_10 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. The colour of animals is by no means a matter of chance; it depends on many considerations, but in the majority of cases tends to protect the animal from danger by rendering it less conspicuous. Perhaps it may be said that if colouring is mainly protective, there ought to be but few brightly coloured animals. There are, however, not a few cases in which vivid colours are themselves protective. The kingfisher itself, though so brightly coloured, is by no means easy to see. The blue harmonizes with the water, and the bird as it darts along the stream looks almost like a flash of sunlight. 2. Desert animals are generally the colour of the desert. Thus, for instance, the lion, the antelope, and the wild donkey are all sand-coloured. “Indeed,” says Canon Tristram, “in the desert, where neither trees, brushwood, nor even undulation of the surface afford the slightest protection to its foes, a modification of colour assimilated to that of the surrounding country is absolutely necessary. Hence, without exception, the upper plumage of every bird, and also the fur of all the smaller mammals and the skin of all the snakes and lizards, is of one uniform sand colour.” 3. The next point is the colour of the mature caterpillars, some of which are brown. This probably makes the caterpillar even more conspicuous among the green leaves than would otherwise be the case. Let us see, then, whether the habits of the insect will throw any light upon the riddle. What would you do if you were a big caterpillar? Why, like most other defenseless creatures, you would feed by night, and lie concealed by day. So do these caterpillars. When the morning light comes, they creep down the stem of the food plant, and lie concealed among the thick herbage and dry sticks and leaves, near the ground, and it is obvious that under such circumstances the brown colour really becomes a protection. It might indeed be argued that the caterpillars, having become brown, concealed themselves on the ground, and that we were reversing the state of things. But this is not so, because, while we may say as a general rule that large caterpillars feed by night and lie concealed by day, it is by no means always the case that they are brown; some of them still retaining the green colour. We may then conclude that the habit of concealing themselves by day came first, and that the brown colour is a later adaptation. On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer any ten questions from the twelve that follow. (a) According to the passage, the colour of animals is ................................ . (i) a matter of chance (ii) not a matter of chance (iii) a variable feature (iv) none of the above Sample Papers 45

(b) According to the passage, the colour of the animal helps them in ................................ . 1. protecting them from the danger. 2. making them more beautiful. 3. in balancing the eco system. 4. in distinguishing them. (i) option 1 (ii) option 2 (iii) option 2 and 3 (iv) option 1 and 4 (c) Most of the vivid colours of the animals ................................ . 1. are protective for them 2. are dangerous for their survival 3. make them easy prey 4. none of the above (i) option 1 (ii) option 2 (iii) option 2 and 3 (iv) option 1 and 2 (d) According to the passage, the distinguished feature of the kingfisher is ................................ . 1. a brightly coloured bird 2. not easy to see 3. not visible in sun light 4. an endangered bird (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 1 and 4 only (e) The blue colour of the kingfisher harmonizes with ................................ . 1. The sky 2. The water 3. The sun 4. None of the above (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only (f) When the kingfisher darts along the stream, it looks like ................................ . 1. a flash of sunlight 2. a flash of moonlight 3. a splash of water 4. none of the above (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 1 and 4 only (g) Which one of the following animals is of sand colour? 2. The antelope 1. The lion 4. All of the above 3. The wild donkey (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only (h) According to the passage, the animals modifies their colour in desert because ........................... . 1. It makes them beautiful. 2. It protects them from enemies. 3. There are no trees or bushes to protect them. 4. None of the above (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only 46 Together with® EAD English Language & Literature—10

(i) Which of the following will be the most appropriate title for the passage? 1. The world of the rare birds 2. Modification of colours – a protection shield for animals 3. The beautiful world of the animals 4. The forest (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 3 only (iv) option 4 only (j) According to the passage, the caterpillars are safe because ................................ . 1. They feed by night, and lie concealed by day 2. They can change their colour 3. They feed by day and conceal by night 4. none of the above (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only (k) What does the author mean when he uses the word ‘conspicuous’ in para 1? 1. clearly visible 2. invisible 3. concealed 4. protective (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only (l) Pick out the word from the passage in para 3 that means the opposite of ‘misfit’. (i) adaptation (ii) undulation (iii) assimilated (iv) none of the above 2. Read the following passage carefully. 1. Social distancing practices are changes in behaviour that can help stop the spread of infections. These often include curtailing social contact, work and schooling among seemingly healthy individuals, with a view to delaying transmission and reducing the size of an outbreak. As an individual, you can lower your risk of infection by reducing your rate of contact with other people. Avoiding public spaces and unnecessary social gatherings, especially events with large numbers of people or crowds, will lower the chance that you will be exposed to the new Coronavirus as well as to other infectious diseases like flu. Various measures of social distancing are as under: (i) curtailing social contact (ii) avoiding public places (iii) unnecessary social gatherings (iv) organizing meetings via videos (v) Avoid public transport (vi) working from home Sample Papers 47

2. Other measures include working from home if possible, organizing meetings via video calls rather than doing them in person and avoiding unnecessary use of public transport, says Stuart Neil at King’s College London. 3. Social distancing “should be approached sensibly and rationally”, says Neil. If you do have to be out and about, the World Health Organization recommends maintaining a distance of at least 1 meter between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. It is also recommended that you avoid physical contact with others in social situations, including handshakes, hugs and kisses. 4. It has already affected the global economy because people are staying at home and demand for goods and services has fallen. 5. Concerns have also been expressed that social distancing could lead to increased loneliness, especially among older people who are at a higher risk of severe Covid-19. 6. It is recommended to separate yourself from people you live with as much as possible. If you can’t avoid sharing a bathroom or toilet, clean these areas regularly. If you have covid-19 or suspect that you are at risk, the priority should be to avoid transmitting the disease to others, particularly if you are caring for someone vulnerable. (Source- Adapted from the article on Newscientist.com) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, answer any ten of the following questions by choosing the most appropriate answer. (a) According to the writer, the social distancing does not mean …………………………. . 1. Change in social behaviour 2. Change in economic behaviour 3. Control on consumption 4. None of the above. (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only (b) The writer conveys through the passage what is included in social distancing. Which one of the following is not included in social distancing? 1. Curtailing social contact. 2. Schooling. 3. Restriction on food consumption. 4. Working from home. (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 3 only (c) The writer advises how to practice social distancing. According to you which one of the followings is the most effective measure? 1. By reducing our rate of contact with other people. 2. Avoiding public spaces. 3. Avoiding unnecessary social gatherings. 4. All of the above. (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only (d) The writer suggests that we should organize meetings via video calls. According to you how will it help us? 1. It will increase our efficiency to work. 2. It will help us in containment of the epidemic. 3. It will save our time and cost. 4. It will help us in keeping the office record safely. 48 Together with® EAD English Language & Literature—10

(i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only (e) According to WHO, which one of the followings is not recommended while one has to be out? 1. Maintaining a distance of at least 1 metre between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. 2. Avoid physical contact with others in social situations. 3. Put on woolen clothes. 4. Avoid handshake. (i) option 1 only (ii) option 3 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only (f) How has the social distancing affected the economy? 1. No demand for goods and services. 2. No economic activities taking place. 3. Unemployment is likely to increase. 4. All of the above. (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 (g) The central idea of the passage is ………………………….. . 1. the importance of social distancing during the pendemic 2. the measures for social distancing 3. the economic effects of pendemic 4. the social effects of Social distancing (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 1 and 2 only (iv) option 4 only (h) Find the word from the passage which means the same as ‘pass on’. (para 6) (i) transmitting (ii) expose (iii) infection (iv) none of the above (i) Find the word from the passage which is opposite of ‘confused’. (para 3) (i) rational (ii) delay (iii) transmission (iv) none of the above (j) The writer warns that social distancing to contain the transmission of covid-19 would cause the problem of loneliness. Who would be the most affected? 1. children 2. older people 3. youth 4. women (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 1, 2, 3 and 4 Sample Papers 49

(k) The first priority of a covid -19 suspect should be …………………………………… . 1. to stop transmission 2. to contact hospital 3. go for self-medication 4. none of the above (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only (l) Which of the following will be the most appropriate title for the passage? (i) Various measures of social distancing (ii) Covid-19- causes and effects (iii) Impact of Pandemic on global Economy (iv) Work from Home Literature (10 Marks) 3. Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow. Choose the most appropriate answers from the options given below. “Now we’re really going to get some water, woman.” The woman who was preparing supper, replied, “Yes, God willing”. The older boys were working in the field, while the smaller ones were playing near the house until the woman called to them all, “Come for dinner”. It was during the meal that, just as Lencho had predicted, big drops of rain began to fall. In the north-east huge mountains of clouds could be seen approaching. The air was fresh and sweet. The man went out for no other reason than to have the pleasure of feeling the rain on his body, and when he returned he exclaimed, ‘‘These aren’t raindrops falling from the sky, they are new coins. The big drops are ten cent pieces and the little ones are fives.’’ (a) Lencho had some expectations that day. Which one of the following expectation he did not have? 1. A good harvest 2. Rain 3. Food 4. None of the above (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 1, 3 and 4 only (iv) option 4 only (b) The woman was preparing the supper. What was going on in her mind? 1. She was worried about future. 2. She was thinking about the concern of Lencho. 3. She was not concerned about the next harvest. 4. She was optimistic and had full faith in God. (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only (c) In the extract, Lencho compared the raindrops with new coins. Why? 1. He expects a good harvest. 2. His family will get proper food in future. 3. He will be able to make a new house. 4. He will be able to provide proper education to his children. (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 1 and 2 only 50 Together with® EAD English Language & Literature—10

(d) Choose the option that lists the set of statements that are NOT TRUE according to the given extract: 1. The woman was working in the field with Lencho. 2. The older boys were playing in the field. 3. The smaller ones were working in the field. 4. It was during the meal that big drops of rain began to fall. 5. The air was fresh and sweet. 6. Lencho went out to have the pleasure of feeling the rain on his body, (i) option 1, 2 and 3 only (ii) option 2 and 4 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 5 and 6 only (e) Which word in the extract stands for ‘ forecast’? (ii) predicted (i) supper (iv) exclaimed (iii) approaching Or ‘Now, you know, you should not forget all about your neighbours, my darling. My dear fellow, why are you so formal in your get-up! Evening dress, gloves, and so on. Can you be going anywhere, my treasure?’ (a) Chubukov asked Lomov why he was so ............................ . 1. worried 2. hurried 3. formally dressed 4. happy (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 3 only (iv) option 4 only (b) Choose the option that lists the set of statements that are NOT TRUE according to the given stanza: 1. Lomov is informally dressed 2. Lomov is formally dressed 3. Lomov is advised to be informal 4. Lomov has not forgotten his neighbours (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only (c) Why did Chubukov call Lomov ‘my treasure’? 1. He was rich. 2. He was the owner of Oxen Meadows. 3. He found in him a suitable match for his daughter. 4. None of the above. (i) option 3 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only (d) Why did Lomov come to Chubukov’s house? 1. To propose his daughter. 2. To sort out the issue of Oxen Meadows. 3. To attend the function. 4. None of the above. (i) option 1 and 2 only (ii) option 1 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only Sample Papers 51

(e) Which word in the extract is similar in meaning of ‘official’? 1. formal 2. treasure 3. get up 4. none of the above (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only 4. Read the following stanza and answer the questions that follow. Choose the most appropriate answers from the options given below. The way a crow Shook down on me The dust of snow From a hemlock tree (a) In the poem the crow signifies ………………………… . 1. a depressive mood 2. an auspicious bird 3. a normal bird 4. none of the above. (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 3 only (iv) option 4 only (b) In the poem the poet conveys that …………………………… . 1. a simple moment has a large significance 2. the crow is an ominous bird 3. the hemlock is an auspicious tree 4. the crow is a symbol of depressing mood (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only (c) The poet seems to be talking about ............................ . 1. a snow-covered mountain top 2. hemlock tree 3. act of the crow 4. none of the above (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only (d) The poet takes the act of the crow as ………………………….. . 1. a positive activity 2. a negative activity 3. an auspicious activity 4. a natural activity (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 1 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only (e) The word in the stanza that means the same as ‘ice’ is ............................ . (i) dust (ii) snow (iii) hemlock (iv) none of the above 52 Together with® EAD English Language & Literature—10

Or Some say the world will end in fire Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favour fire. (a) The above stanza debates whether the world will end in …………………………. . 1. fire or ice 2. natural disaster 3. war 4. none of the above (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 2 and 3 only (iv) option 4 only (b) Both the elements mentioned in the stanza have some similarities. What are they? 1. Both are natural 2. Both can end the world 3. Both are weak 4. Both can be mastered (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 3 only (iv) Option 1 and 2 (c) The poet favours those who believe ............................ . 1. that fire would cause final destruction. 2. that ice would cause the final destruction. 3. that there would be no destruction. 4. none of the above. (i) option 1 only (ii) option 2 only (iii) option 3 only (iv) option 4 only (d) Name the poet. (ii) John Donne (i) Robert Frost (iv) none of the above (iii) William Shakespeare (ii) pessimistic (e) What is the mood of the poet? (iv) none of the above (i) optimistic (iii) enthusiastic Grammar (10 Marks) 5. The following passages has not been edited. There is one blank in each sentence. The possible word has been bracketed. Replace the bracketed word with the correct one by choosing the most appropriate option. Mrs Talwar (a) .................. (live) in a village. She (b) .................. (be) three children. Her hobby (c) .................. (be) singing and praying in solitude. (a) (i) lives (ii) lived (iii) is living (iv) has lived (b) (i) had (ii) will (iii) has (iv) have (c) (i) was (ii) is (iii) has (iv) were Sample Papers 53

6. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the options given below. Answer any four blanks. On the Annual Day celebration, the Principal delivered a lecture, “Good Evening Children, you all (a) .................. be the future policy makers, hence you (b) .................. obey your teachers. You (c) .................. always try to win over the confidence of your superiors. Today road accidents (d) .................. earned India a dubious distinction. She (e) .................. the worst road traffic accident rate. The various factors to be blamed (f) .................. speeding, drunk-driving and carelessness in use of helmets. (a) (i) will (ii) should (iii) are (iv) can (b) (i) will (ii) should (iii) must (iv) Ought (c) (i) should (ii) can (iii) will (iv) must (d) (i) has (ii) have (iii) will (iv) can (e) (i) has (ii) have (iii) is (iv) was (f) (i) is (ii) was (iii) are (iv) were 7. Read the following conversation and fill in the blanks with the most suitable options given below. Mother : Why are you looking so worried? Daughter : My exams are approaching. Mother : When will they start? Mother asked her daughter (a) ............... . The daughter replied that (b) ............... . Mother further asked (c) ................ . (a) (i) why she was looking very worried (ii) why was she looking very worried ( iii) why she is looking very worried (iv) that why she looking very worried (b) (i) her exams were approaching (ii) her exams is approaching ( iii) her exams had been approaching (iv) her exams are approaching (c) (i) when they would start (ii) when they will start ( iii) when they are start (iv) when they can start Part B — [40 Marks] Writing (10 Marks) 8. You are Reena/Raju of 85, Ramesh Nagar, New Delhi. Write a letter in 100–120 words to the General Manager, DTC, complaining about violation of advisory on social distancing in buses in your area and urging him to take urgent steps in this matter. Or You are Anshul/Anshika, a student of class X and resident of 56 D, Ring Road, ITO, New Delhi, and wants to be a choreographer. Write a letter in 100–120 words to the Director, National Institute of Choreography, Noida, seeking information about their online course, admission procedure, eligibility criteria and other necessary details. 54 Together with® EAD English Language & Literature—10

9. Colours play a very important role in our life. They have a healing power also. Read the pie chart given below and write an analytical paragraph in 100–120 words on colour therapy. Green supports Balance, Blue- Yellow Harmony, Love, Indigo increases Fun, Humour, Communication, increases Lightness, Personal Power, Social Nature, Calmness, Love, Intellect, Logic, Acceptance. Honesty, Kindness, Creativity Truth, Inner Peace, Emotional Depth, Devotion Orange stimulates Violet stimulates Creativity, Productivity, Intuition, Pleasure, Optimism, Red Imagination, Enthusiasm, increases Universal Flow, Emotional Physical Expression Energy, Meditation, Artistic Vitality, Stamina, Qualities Spontaneity, Stability, Passion Or On the basis of the picture and verbal inputs given below, write an analytical paragraph in 100–120 words on “Save the Tiger”. Tigers — danger of extinction — population — decreased from 40,000 to just 4000 — poaching and clearing of habitat for agriculture — demand for tiger skins — threat to their lives — depletion of their chief prey like deer, wild pigs and wild cattle — not enough food — According to Dr. K. Ullas Karanth, if protected and given sufficient access to abundant prey, tiger populations can quickly stabilize — needs continued funding from conservation groups like the Wildlife Conservation Society Sample Papers 55

Literature (30 Marks) 10. Answer any two questions in 20–30 words each from (A) and (B) respectively. (A) Any Two (a) What kind of suffering is reflected in the Sermon? (b) Why was Pranjol not excited on seeing the tea garden? (c) Why did Valli not get down from the bus in the town? (B) Any Two (a) What was the cause of Matilda’s ruin? (b) Why did Bholi’s parents think her a dumb cow? (c) Why did Mrs Pumphrey suffer in the absence of Tricki? 11. Answer any two questions in 40–50 words each from (A) and (B) respectively. (A) Any Two (a) What does courage mean to Mandela? (b) What role did the baker play in the childhood of the narrator? (c) What does Anne write in her first essay? (B) Any Two (a) Why were the landlord and his wife surprised to see the scientist’s door wide open? (b) Does the lawyer serve the summons that day? (c) What does the thief say about the reactions of different types of people when they were robbed? How did he think Anil would react when he discovered the theft? 12. Answer any one of the following Long Answer Type questions in 100–120 words: (A) Chubukov was thinking of refusing Lomov’s proposal without even knowing of latter’s intentions. When he came to know that Lomov had come to ask for the hand of his daughter, he showered love and blessings on Lomov. Was he really sincere or was it just an example of his dual personality? Do you like such kind of people? Give your opinion in 100–120 words. Or (B) “A deep silence met the reading of this letter.” What was Miss Mason’s reaction after reading the letter of Wanda’s father Mr. Petronsky? What message does it bring to you? Explain. 13. Attempt the any one of following Long Answer Type questions in 100–120 words: (A) “Where there is a will, there is a way.” Ebright had a will to become a scientist but did not have enough resources. How does will and curiosity help us in becoming a successful person in our life? Elaborate with reference to Ebright. Or (B) When the lawyer reached New Mullion, did ‘Bill’ know that he was looking for Lutkins? When do you think Bill came up with his plan for fooling the lawyer? 56 Together with® EAD English Language & Literature—10

Answers Part A 1. (a) (ii) (b) (i) (c) (i) (d) (i) (e) (ii) (f) (i) (g) (iv) (h) (ii) (i) (ii) (j) (i) (k) (i) (l) (i) 2. (a) (iii) (b) (iv) (c) (iv) (d) (ii) (e) (ii) (f) (iv) (g) (i) (h) (i) (i) (i) (j) (ii) (k) (i) (l) (i) 3. (a) (iii) (b) (iv) (c) (iv) (d) (i) (e) (ii) Or (a) (iii) (b) (i) (c) (i) (d) (ii) (e) (i) 4. (a) (i) (b) (i) (c) (iii) (d) (i) (e) (ii) Or (a) (i) (b) (iv) (c) (i) (d) (i) (e) (ii) 5. (a) (i) (b) (iii) (c) (ii) 6. (a) (i) (b) (ii) (c) (i) (d) (ii) (e) (i) (f) (iii) 7. (a) (i) (b) (i) (c) (i) Part B 8. 85, Ramesh Nagar New Delhi 14 April 20XX The General Manager DTC New Delhi Dear Sir Subject: Violation of advisory on social distance in buses plying in Raj Nagar area I would like to draw your attention to the violation of advisory on social distancing in buses plying in Raj Nagar area. The Government has issued an advisory on the social distancing in buses to control the spread of corona virus. To slow down the rate of disease transmission in the community, social distancing in buses must be maintained in letter and spirit. As per the advisory issued by the government, proper distancing, regular service of the buses and their proper disinfection must be ensured. It is brought to your notice that none of the above advice is being followed in our area. The service of buses is neither regular nor sufficient. The buses are not regularly sanitized. I, therefore request you to look into matter and take urgent remedial action. More buses should be put on the road. Implementation of the advisory is the need of the time. Thanking you Yours faithfully Raju (RAJU) Sample Papers 57

Or 56 D, Ring Road, ITO New Delhi 1100XX 1 July 20XX The Director National Institute of Choreography Sector 16 Noida 102XXX Dear Sir Subject: Inquiry regarding online course in choreography Refer to your advertisement regarding the online courses in choreography offered by your reputable institute, I want to state that I am currently in X class and preparing for my final exam. I am very much interested in dancing and want to take it as a career. I am given to understand that your institute is the first institute in the country that offers the above course online through video classes. I would very much like to be part of it. Kindly send me the link where I can register myself. I would be highly grateful if you could provide me with the following information: 1. Duration of the course 2. Course fee and mode of payment 3. Scholarships available 4. Admission procedure 5. Eligibility criteria An early action will be highly appreciated. Yours faithfully Anshika (Anshika) 9. Colour Therapy Colours add joy to everyone’s life. When infused properly into our lives they can enhance our qualities. Let us see what properties each colour possesses. Green is responsible for creating balance and harmony in life. It represents love and communication and acceptance since it’s nature’s colour. The shades between blue and indigo stand for calmness, peace, love, honesty, kindness, emotional depth, truth and devotion. Red can increase physical vitality and stamina. Orange stimulates creativity, productivity, pleasure, optimism, enthusiasm and emotional expression. Yellow is said to increase fun and humour. Violet stimulates intuition and imagination. So let us bring colour in our lives and reap its benefits. We all have our favourite colours and now that we know what characteristic they stand for. We can hope to inculcate those qualities in our life. 58 Together with® EAD English Language & Literature—10

Or Save Tigers Tigers face the danger of extinction as their population has drastically decreased from 40,000 to just 4000 or may be less than that. The cause of such a big decline is inexorable poaching and clearing of habitat for agriculture. The biggest threat to tigers in India is depletion of their chief prey like deer, wild pigs and wild cattle. As a result, although about 300,000 square kilometres of tiger habitat still remains, much of it is empty of tigers because there is not enough food for them to survive and breed successfully. According to Dr K. Ullas Karanth, if protected and given sufficient access to abundant prey, tiger population can quickly stabilise. With India’s large network of protected areas and continued funding from conservation groups like the Wildlife Conservation Society, the findings provide hope that tigers can survive extinction in the wild. So there is hope for our tigers. 10. (A) (a) Grief over the death of a loved one is the main theme of this sermon. There is no use of lamentation over death. One does not get peace of mind unless one overcomes the sorrows. (b) Pranjol was born and brought up in Assam. He had been watching the tea gardens since his childhood. There was nothing new for him. So he was not excited on seeing the tea gardens. (c) Valli did not get off the bus at the bus station because she had to come back to her village by the same bus. When the conductor asked her to get down, she refused to do so. (B)( a) The cause of Matilda’s ruin was her constant discontentment with her circumstances. It was her sense of frustration which made her and her husband borrow the necklace for the party which was subsequently lost. (b) Bholi’s real name was Sulekha. She was a simple girl. Everyone called her Bholi, the simpleton.She was a slow learner. She was not a good looking girl. She stammered also. (c) Mrs Pumphrey loved Tricki very much. She suffered thinking that Tricki was undergoing treatment and was to be operated on. She felt that he would not survive, if he did not see her daily. 11. (A)( a) Mandela thinks that courage is to risk and give one’s life for an idea. Courage is to stand up to attacks and tortures without breaking and to show strength and resilience that are unimaginable. In fact, courage is the triumph over fear. He learnt the meaning of the word ‘courage’ when he saw the cruel behaviour of the Whites towards Blacks. He knew he had to show courage to bring freedom to each one of them. (b) The baker played a very important role in the childhood of the narrator. He used to be a companion, friend and a guide for the narrator. Every day the narrator was woken up by him. He used to get sweet bread and delicious loaves from the baker. (c) Anne wants to write convincing arguments on the essay ‘A Chatterbox’. She writes that talking is a student’s trait and that she will try to keep it under control. But she says she wouldn’t be able to cure it as the trait has been inherited from her mother. (B) (a) Griffin always kept his door shut and locked from inside. If anybody entered the room, he was angry. But that morning the door of his room was wide open. This surprised the landlord and his wife. (b) No, the lawyer did not serve the summons that day as he was not able to meet Lutkins on whom he had to serve it. Actually, the lawyer was befooled by Lutkins himself. Lutkins kept the lawyer busy throughout the day. He presented himself as ‘Bill’. (c) The thief had robbed all kinds of people. According to him, the greedy men were scared of being robbed. The rich men showed anger. The poor men accepted their fate after being robbed. He thought that Anil would show only a touch of sadness. He would not be sad for the loss of money, but for the loss of trust. Sample Papers 59

12. (A) Chubukov is a very diplomatic person. Thinking that Lomov had come to borrow some money, he posed himself to be very sweet and wanted to refuse him somehow. But when Lomov disclosed his real intention of marrying his daughter, he changed colours and started showing exaggerated love. He was not sincere. In fact, he possesses a dual personality. I don’t like such selfish persons. They can do anything to fulfil their interests. In fact, we can say that they are opportunists. These persons can even go to the extent of harming others in their self-interest. Most often they become successful in deceiving others but they end up being hated by all. Or (B) Miss Mason got a letter from the principal’s office when she was in Room Thirteen. It was from Wanda’s father. She was deeply moved by the content of the letter. She became very unhappy and upset, reading the letter between the lines. She looked at the students and spoke in a low voice. She said that none of the students must knowingly hurt anybody’s feelings in respect of their dresses and names. Such types of things in the class happened due to thoughtlessness. It is really painful and unfortunate. She asked the class to think over it. After listening to the letter, the class became deeply silent. All the students especially Maddie and Peggy, were ashamed of their behaviour. 13. (A) Where there is a will, there is a way. Ebright had a will to become a scientist but did not have enough resources. His will and curiosity was satisfied by his mother till his school education. He worked hard on various projects and models and won many prizes. As a high school junior, he continued his advanced experiments on the monarch pupa. His hard work was rewarded and he won a prize. This gave him another chance to work in a well-equipped advanced army laboratory during the summer. In his senior year, he again got an opportunity to work at the army laboratory. Thus, he was able to conduct many experiments. His will to work and curiosity overcame the lack of resources and helped him in becoming a successful scientist. Or (B) When the lawyer reached New Mullion, ‘Bill’ did not know that he was looking for Lutkins. As the lawyer got down at New Mullion, he found it to be a very messy place. But the presence of the delivery man was the only pleasant sight there. He was a man of about in his forty, red-faced, cheerful and very friendly. When the lawyer enquired about ‘Lutkins’, he immediately came up with his plan of fooling the lawyer. Lutkins was well aware that the lawyer is searching for some ‘Lutkins’, and he wanted to be out of lawyer’s reach. So, he thought that the best way to escape from the lawyer was to be with him for the whole time. 60 Together with® EAD English Language & Literature—10