PERIODIC TEST [2]
Time Allowed : Three Hrs MAXIMUM MARKS 80
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ;
[1] 15- Minute prior time allotted for Q-Paper Reading.
[2] The Question Paper contains Three sections READING, GRAMMAR AND WRITING&LITERATURE
[3] Attempt Questions based on specific instructions for each part.
[4] 1 mark will be awarded for Good handwriting
[5] maximum marks will be reduced to Ten marks .
SECTION A[ READING SKILLS] 20 MARKS
QUESTION [1] READ THE PASSAGE GIVEN AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS GIVEN BELOW
Cataract is the major cause of blindness, which is also caused by a damage to the cornea. It occurs more often in old age. As one starts growing old, the lens of the eye hardens, loses its transparency and becomes opaque. It obstructs the light rays from entering the eye.
The onset of cataract blurs the vision. Sometimes, the cataract patient sees multiple images instead of a single object image. Because of the gradual development of cataract, the afflicted person loses his/her vision and the world becomes dark to him/her.
The development of cataract is a complex process. However, the following factors can be attributed to its formation. Cataract generally develops in old age but sometimes, children are born with cataract because of hereditary defect. Eye injuries too, can cause cataracts.
People exposed to sun rays for longer periods develop cataract earlier than others. Researchers opine that the smoke inhaled while smoking carries substances internally damaging the eyes.
Ultraviolet radiation, invisible to the human eye, is linked to skin cancer. The victim loses vision and the world becomes dark to him.
ANSWER ANY FOUR
(a) What is the major cause of blindness?
(b) Why does the lens of the eye become opaque in old age ?
(C) How does cataract affect its victim ultimately ?
(d) How does one detect cataract in early stages ?
(e) Which type of cancer is caused by ultraviolet radiation ?
QUESTION 2 READ THE PASSAGE AND GIVE ANSWER [ANY FOUR]
. Frankness may be among the most overrated of virtues! And here’s why. Because unrestricted and unfiltered frankness is a recipe for breaking relationships, even the closest ones. Such frankness is understandable, acceptable and even ‘cute’ only in children under the age of five.. Thinking before one speaks and using restraint are hallmarks of growing maturity and preparation for life. Learning to put a filter between thought and spoken word (and, even more importantly, written word) is an important life skill. Think is a popular acronym for Trúe, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary and Kind. This would do wonderfully well as a filter in our minds.
. It is good to speak what’s true, but only along with the other attributes in the acronym, particularly the last one, kindness. In the righteous glow of speaking what we see as the truth, we often forget to be kind. We blurt out ‘truths’ even when it is totally unhelpful and unnecessary to do so, let alone inspiring! Too often, such truth–telling is destructive rather than noble. Only those who do not care about the consequences can afford the luxury of ‘speaking their minds’ whenever and wherever they please. When relationships are at stake, it is essential to choose the time, place and words appropriately when imparting unpleasant truths. And even then, only when absolutely necessary and with the utmost kindness ANY FOUR].(a) How much of frankness is acceptable? [b] Which is Overrated virtue? [c] Where we have to put filters? [d] What we forget when we speak truth? [e] What are the things we should care while speaking unpleasant truth?
SECTION C [GRAMMAR AND WRITING] QUESTION [3] You are Suchita ,the vice captain of Gurukulam Residential school bawadiyakalan Bhopal.You have recentlly noticed several posters around your school premises conveying a hazardous message such as "Lose weight in just a month.'" "A wonder Diet comes to your rescue" "Surgery available to lose weight'. Write a letter to editor 'The Times Of India' in not more than 120 words, drawing attention towards harm caused by such advertising .Propose the implementation of 'wholesome Lunch Month' in schools as an idea toaddress such practices ,mention the advantages and share suggestions to foster healthy eating routines and develop positive body image among the youngsters.
QUESTION [4] Write a short story based on the following outline:
| two cats – hungry – a loaf of bread – can’t divide – each greedy – wants more – a clever monkey – offered to help – bit by bit – rate the bread – his fee – bread finished – cats foolish – still hungry. QUESTION [5] B. Fill in the blanks with suitable form of verbs given in brackets: [a] He was tired and ...........asleep immediately. (fall, fell) [b]. We shall go out as soon as you ....... ready. (are, were) [c]. She said she would go on knitting as long as she ......... on the chair. (has been sitting, was sitting) [d] He died after he .......... ill a long time. (has been, had been) 10. He ...... in the last war. (has been killed, was killed) SECTION[ D] LITERATURE QUESTION [6] {a}Why were the two boys in London surprised and fascinated? [b] Do you think Griffin’s discovery was of any use to humanity? [c]How did the lady in red convince Horace Danby to open the lock? [d]What story did Ausable frame about calling the police? [e] “Presence of mind and intelligence are more powerful than gun”. How far is it true in case | • of Ausable, the secret agent? |
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