Model Paper 1 ENGLISH [Communicative] - Model Paper 1

Read the following extract and answer the questions briefly:
Those who saw it said the dog knew instantly. He never jumped on Chuck again. From that moment, he took up a post beside his master's bed around the clock.
a. What was it that the dog knew instantly?
b. What was the name of the dog?
c. What had happened to the master?

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
They want a cook in the film as well. They asked me if I knew of anybody suitable. You said just now. Madame, that times were hard.... Would you like me to get you the engagement?
a. Who were they and what did they want?
b. Who had said that times were hard and to whom?
c. What did the speaker say about the engagement?
d. Name the speaker of these lines.

Read the extract given below and answer the questions/complete the sentences
that follow:
"Alone she cuts and binds the grain;
And sings a melancholy strain;
Listen for the vale profound
Is overflowing with the sound."
a. Who is she in the above lines?
b. What kind of a song is she singing?
c. What does the expression vale profound mean? Explain.

I was a man once, I am a beast now. What forces the convict to say these words? Answer to the context of the chapter The Bishops Candlesticks.

How did the Professor behave when he was on cookhouse duties? Did he change himself?
Answer to the context of the chapter The Man Who Knew Too Much.

Which qualities of John A. Pescud made him create an impression on the Colonel?

What reason did Bramble give to Jerry Fisher, his trainer, for giving up the bout?

How is the arrival and the departure of rain announced? Answer to the context of the poem The Song of the Rain.

Learning has no age bar. The seemingly incredible decision of the grandmother was not an act of childishness but a determined effort to succeed and get education. How did the narrator's grandmother learn the Kannada alphabet and language? How could she accomplish this almost impossible task in such a short time? Describe the role of the narrator in this regard.

The Sergeant knows that the Bishop is lying still he chooses to leave the place without the convict. Why?

Akbar and Birbal, the two historic legends are said to have shared a great bond and have left some incredible stories for the ages ahead of them to hear and learn from. The stories are not only amusing but carry a strong message and pose questions on society, routine, rituals and practices strongly.
Birbal was a really wise and intelligent man, people used to admire him for his
character and rich knowledge he possessed regarding every field. Almost all the decisions of the reign were taken after consulting with him. He was one of the most important ministers and closest to Akbar. Birbal was just so very dear to Akbar, not just because of his skills but because of the way their bond had grown strong over the years.
During Emperor Akbar's reign, there was a poor man in Agra who was thought to bring bad luck. People believed that if anyone looked at his face in the morning, they would have a bad day.
"Get lost, you ugly fellow!" he would be cursed by one and all. "Hide your face before you kill someone with your evil eye!"
The Emperor soon heard of this man's reputation and wanted to see him. The poor fellow, who had not harmed a single person in his life, was brought to Akbar. Akbar took a look at him and asked him to be brought back in the evening. That particular day was especially full and tiring day for the Emperor and his courtiers.
So many matters had to be attended to, that Akbar even forgot to eat. By the end of the day, the emperor was exhausted. To make matters worse, Akbar was informed that his favourite child, little Prince Salim, had fallen ill.
Then the Emperor suddenly remembered that he had seen the face of the 'unlucky' man that morning. That was it. It was that man's entire fault, Akbar decided. Akbar called his courtiers and told them that he was going to have the 'unlucky' man executed. All of them agreed immediately.
All except Birbal. Instead, Birbal let out a short laugh.
"What's the matter, Birbal?" asked the emperor, "You seem to find something funny!"
"Nothing, your Majesty", replied Birbal.
"You say this man brings bad luck because you had to go without food ever since you saw him this morning.
Look at his luck. Yours was the first face he saw today and he has to die because of it."
Akbar immediately realised his folly and rewarded Birbal for his wisdom. The above story of a man with unlucky face is one such story where Bubal's quick wit and strong logical reasoning is showcased.
(i) Why had the king not eaten his food?
a) He is sad
b) He was not feeling well.
c) He had seen the face of the unlucky fellow.
d) He was very busy that day.
(ii) Who was not well on that particular day?
(a) Birbal (b) Prince Salim (c) King Akbar (d) The King's courtiers
 (iii) Which of the following describes Birbal?
a) He had lost his senses.
b) He was a famous merchant.
c) He was very poor.
d) He possessed good logical thinking.
(iv) Choose the word that has most nearly the same meaning as the word folly used m the passage.
(a) conflict (b) mistake (c) argument (d) Words
(v) What was Birbal's initial reaction when he heard that the poor man would be executed?
a) He laughed slightly.
b) He was silent and wanted to give a chance to the poor man.
c) He was angry because Akbar had not taken his advice.
d) He smiled a lot
(vi) What was Akbar informed about his favourite child?
(vii) Why did Akbar decide to execute the poor man?
(viii) What was the courtiers reaction when they heard that the poor man would be executed?
(ix) What made Akbar realize his mistake?
(x) Why was Birbal rewarded?

1.No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite. Even in the grimmest times in prison, when my comrades and I were pushed to our limits, I would see a glimmer of humanity in one of the guards, perhaps just for a second, but it was enough to reassure me and keep me going. Man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.
2. In life, every man has twin obligations - obligations to his family, to his parents, to his wife and children; and he has an obligation to his people, his community, his country. In a civil and humane society, each man is able to fulfil those obligations according to his own inclinations and abilities. But in a country like South Africa, it was almost impossible for a man of my birth and colour to fulfil both of those obligations. In South Africa, a man of colour who attempted to live as a human being was punished and isolated. In South Africa, a man who tried to fiilfil his duty to his people was inevitably ripped from his family and his home and was forced to live a life apart, a twilight existence of secrecy and rebellion. I did not in the beginning choose to place my people above my family, but in attempting to serve my people, I found that I was prevented from fulfilling my obligations as a son, a brother, a father and a husband.
3. I was not born with a hunger to be free. I was born free free in every way that I could know. Free to run in the fields near my mother's hut, free to swim in the clear stream that ran through my village, free to roast mealies under the stars and ride the broad backs of slow-moving bulls. As long as I obeyed my father and abided by the customs of my tribe, I was not troubled by the laws of man or God.
(i) Is anyone born hating another person because of his colour?
(ii) Does love come more unnaturally to the human heart that hate?
(iii) Can man's flame for goodness ever be extinguished?
(iv) What true obligations does every man has?
(v) What happened if a man of colour attempted to live as a human being in South Africa?
(vi) Did the narrator choose to place his people above his family in the beginning?
(vii) The narrator was born with a hunger to be free.
(a) True (b) False
(viii) If people can learn to hate, they can be taught to ___________
(ix) The narrator found out that he was prevented from fulfilling his obligations as a:
(a) all of these (b) son (c) father (d) husband
(x) Which word in the passage means the same as a weak light that is not steady.
(a) Glimmer (b) Flame (c) Grim (d) Extinguish

You are Karan/Kanishka. As the Secretary of the Social Service League of your school; you have organised a cultural benefit show in aid of mentally handicapped children of your town, Tirupati. Write a notice in not more than 50 words for your school notice board, giving necessary information about the programme.

Write a dialogue between a customer and a shopkeeper of shoes. Opening lines have been given for your help.
Shopkeeper: Hello! What can I do for you?
Customer: Hello! I need a fine pair of shoes

You are Poonam living in Chennai. You have just completed your ninth grade under the revamped system of CBSE. Write a letter in about 150-200 words to your friend living in Kolkata telling her about your experience. You may take clues from the notes below:
• Initially doubtful.
• Less stress and tension but need to study regularly, participation in variety of activities gives confidence.
• Attendance has improved, classes have become more interactive, fun-filled and enjoyable-
• No need to burn the midnight oil during exam days no one-time-paper-pen exam to decide our fate-assessment in wide parameters gives scope to build up on one's strengths.
• Grades have cut down narrow competition.

You are Shiv living at H.N 200, Sector 18, Gurugram. Write a letter in about 150- 200 words to your friend living at M-18, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, describing your return journey from your ancestral village and the fantastic memories of village life that you still cherish.

Do you know about Project Tiger? Undertake a research on the same and write a paragraph on the need to protect them.

Your school organized a free eye camp for the students of your school during autumn break. Well known eye specialists were invited on this ocassion. Write a descriptive paragraph of this camp.