Model Paper 2 English (Language & Literature) - Model Paper 2

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
I took off my black coat, white shin, and not-so-white vest and hung them up. I opened the two windows in. the room. It was an outer room with one wall facing the open yard. It had a tiled roof with long supporting gables that rested on the beam over the wall. There was no ceiling. There was regular traffic of rats to and from the beam. I made my bed and pulled it closer to the wall. I lay down but I could not sleep. I got up and went out to the veranda for a little air, but the Wind God seemed to have taken time off.
a. What inference would you draw from the doctor's description of his surroundings? (1)
b. Which celestial entity appeared to be absent when the narrator sought some fresh air in the veranda? (1)
i. The Sun
ii. The Moon
iii. The Wind
iv. The Rain
c. The doctor's approach towards describing his surroundings was highly effective and had slight humour. Elaborate in about 40 words, with reference to the extract (2)
d. Which phrase would correctly substitute' taken time off.', in the given sentence from the extract? (1)
I got up and went out to the veranda for a little air, but the Wind God seemed to have taken time off

Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:
"Look here, it seems to me I met you the day before yesterday in Sadovya Street," he said; "but you told me then that you were a student who had been expelled, and not a village school teacher. Do you remember?" "N-no, that can't be so," mumbled the beggar, taken aback. "I am a village school teacher, and if you like I can show you my papers." "Have done with lying! You called yourself a student and even told me what you had been expelled for. Don't you remember?" Sergei flushed and turned from the ragged creature with an expression of disgust. "This is dishonesty, my dear sir!" he cried angrily. "This is swindling - I shall send the police for you, damn you!" "Sir!" he said, laying his hand on his heart, "the fact is I was lying! I am neither a student nor a school teacher. All that was fiction. Formerly I sang in a Russian choir and was sent away for drunkenness. But what else can I do? I can't get along without lying. No one will give me anything when I tell the truth, what can I do?"
i. State one inference about beggar from the given context (1)
ii. What is Sergei's reaction to the beggar's confession, and what does it reveal about Sergei's character? Elaborate in about 40 words, with reference to the extract. (2)
iii. State TRUE or FALSE. (1)
None of the options (a)-(d) below, can be applied to the question - What was the beggar's actual occupation?
a. Student
b. Teacher
c. Advocate
d. Singer
iv. Which phrase or word would correctly substitute "expelled" in the given sentence from the extract? (1)
"but you told me then that you were a student who had been expelled, and not a village school teacher.

Why did Albert Einstein leave his school?

What shows that the poet loved his mother? Write your answer in the context of the poem, 'Rain on the Roof.

What do you think Dinamani is the name of? Give a reason for your answer

What is the belief at Pashupatinath about the end of Kaliyug?

Why does the poet say that the hours of the day are few? Write your answer in the context of A Legend Of the Northland.

How did Evelyn Glennie fight with her physical disability?

How did Santosh carve her own destiny?

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
a. The color yellow symbolizes the _________ season. (1)
b. What is the cause of the poet's feelings of sorrow? (2)
c. What was the emotional state of the poet in the provided lines? (1)
i. he was confused
ii. he was indifferent.
iii. he was agitated
iv. he was excited
d. What does the phrase 'long I stood' reflect about the poet? (1)

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.
No motion has she now, no force-
She neither hears nor sees,
Rolled round in earth's diurnal course
With rocks and stones and trees.
a. 'Rolled round in earth's diurnal course' What does the poet intend to say in the given line? (1)
b. She can't see and hear because she is _________ (1)
c. What is she incapable of doing? (2)
d. Which part of speech is represented by diurnal? (1)
i. adjective
ii. adverb
iii. verb
iv. pronoun

How did Iswaran describe the uprooted tree?

Why did the author dislike growing up? Write your answer in the context of A House is Not a Home.

Who was Behrman? What was his masterpiece?

What changes do you notice in the behaviour of the child, once he is separated from his parents in the story The Lost Child?

The Disciple in the story didn't look into the depth of the matter and took a hasty decision of not leaving the kingdom of fools. What light does the story throw on the importance of good decision-making in one's life?

1. The National Education Policy 2020 proposes the revision and revamping of all aspects of education, including the educational structure, regulations and governance, to create a new system which is aligned with the aspirational goals of 21st century students. According to the policy, by 2025, at least 50% of learners through the school and higher education system shall have exposure to skill education, for which a clear action plan with targets and timelines are to be developed.
2. The policy aims to overcome the social status hierarchy associated with skill education and integration of skill education into mainstream education in all educational institutions in a phased manner. Beginning with skill exposure at early ages in middle and secondary school, quality skill education will be integrated smoothly into school and higher education.
3. Every child will learn at least one skill and is exposed to several more. This would lead to emphasizing the dignity of labour and importance of various vocations involving Indian arts and artisanship.
4. The development of skill capacities will go hand-in-hand with the development of 'academic' or other capacities. To achieve this objective, secondary schools will have to collaborate with Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), Polytechnics, Local Industry, etc. Skill labs will also be set up and created in the schools in a Hub and Spoke model, which will allow other schools to use the facility. Higher education institutions will offer skill education either on their own or in partnership with industry and other institutions.

For visually challenged students only:
Percentage of students in Skill Education in various countries is as follows.
India - 5%
Egypt - 30%
Denmark -50%
USA-52%
Germany - 75%
South Korea - 96%

Based on your understanding of the extract, answer the questions given below: (10)

i. Based on the reading of the extract, list 2 objectives of NEP 2020. (2)
ii. Fill in the blank with appropriate option from those given in the brackets, based on the understanding of paragraph 4.
The statement:
"The development of skill capacities will go hand-in-hand with the development of academic or other capacities" is a / an __________ (fact/ opinion) because it is a / an ___________ (subjective judgement / objective detail) (1)
iii. Select the option that corresponds to the meaning of the statement given below: "According to the policy, by 2025, at least 50% of learners through the school and higher education system shall have exposure to skill education." (1)
A. Maximum 50% learners shall have exposure to technical education.
B. Minimum 50% learners shall have exposure to technical education.
C. Minimum 50% learners shall have exposure to skill education.
D. Maximum 50% learners shall have exposure to skill education.
iv. Based on the understanding of the passage, complete the following statement appropriately: (1)
The benefit of the hub and spoke model will be __________
v. Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/phrase from paragraph 3.: (1)
Racism: condemn:: ____________ : respect
vi. As per the Global Scenario which country has the maximum percentage of students in Skill Education and what can be the possible reason (2)
vii. Fill in the following blank choosing the most appropriate option from the ones given below:
As per NEP 2020, skill exposure will begin at ____________ (1)
A. middle and secondary school
B. primary school
C. higher school
D. senior secondary school
viii. Justify the statement - 'The NEP will create an awareness and appreciation of Indian arts and artisanship.' (1)

1. If you're like most kids, you may love snow. Not only can it get you out of school, but it's also fun to play with. Who doesn't love to sled and build snowmen? Snow can also be dangerous, too. You may have heard your parents talk about how difficult it can be to drive in snow. Car accidents aren't the only dangers created by snow. If you're ever skiing in the mountains, you'll want to be aware of avalanches. An avalanche is a sudden flow of snow down a slope. such as a mountain. The amount of snow in an avalanche will vary based on many things, but it can be such a huge pile that it can bury the bottom of a slope in dozens of feet of snow.
2. Avalanches can be caused by many things. Some of them are natural. For example, new snow or rain can cause built up snow to loosen and fall down the side of a mountain. Earthquakes and the movement of animals have also been known to cause avalanches. Artificial triggers can also cause avalanches. For example, snowmobiles, skiers, gunshots and explosives have all been known to cause avalanches. Avalanches usually occur during the winter and spring, when snowfall is greatest. As they are dangerous to any living beings in their path, avalanches have destroyed forests, roads, railroads and even entire towns.
3. Warning signs exist that allow experts to predict - and often prevent - avalanches from occurring. When over a foot of fresh snow falls, experts know to be on the lookout for avalanches. Explosives can be used in places with massive snow build-ups to trigger smaller avalanches that don't pose a danger to persons or property. When deadly avalanches do occur, the moving snow can quickly reach over 80 miles per hour. Skiers caught in such avalanches can be buried under dozens of feet of snow. While it's possible to dig out of such avalanches, not all are able to escape.
4. If you get tossed about by an avalanche and find yourself buried under many feet of snow, you might not have a true sense of which way is up and which way is down. Some avalanche victims have tried to dig their way out, only to find that they were upside down and digging themselves farther under the snow rather than to the top! Experts suggest that people caught in an avalanche try to "swim" to the top of the moving snow to stay close to the surface. Once the avalanche stops, do your best to dig around you to create a space for air, so you can breathe easier. Then, do your best to figure out which way is up and dig in that direction to reach the surface and signal rescuers.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below: (10)

i. Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate option: Avalanche can be caused by (1)
a. new snow or rain.
b. heavy winds.
c. high altitude.
d. global warming.
ii. Comment on warning signs exist which allow experts to predict avalanches in two sentences. (2)
iii. Mention two reasons which destroyed the natural scenery. (2)
iv. Select the option that conveys the opposite of 'massive': (1)
a. tiny
b. lengthy
c. bulky
d. extensive
v. The writer will agree with one of the given statements (paragraph 4) (1)
a. People caught in the Avalanche can try to swim to the top.
b. Put on an oxygen Mask.
c. Digging is not possible.
d. Should not come close to the surface.
vi. Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below: You may not have an idea of which way is up and which way is down. (1)
a. The crowd will gather at Gate No. 1 and disperse from Gate No. 2.
b. Due to the torrential rain, there was a heavy flooding.
c. The guest felt uneasy and uncomfortable watching the child's performance.
d. The more the effort, the bigger the gain.
vii. Fill in the blank with a suitable text:
The major causes which do not trigger an avalanche is _________ (1)
viii. Explosives can be used in places _________ (complete the sentence) (1)

Many students __________ made the same mistake.
(a) have (b) is (c) are (d) has

The boy who won the two medals ___________ a friend of mine.
(a) is (b) have (c) are (d) had

Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the
given portion of a letter:
The President
RWA, Magna Greens Apartments
42, Gandhi Marg, Jonpara
Mumbai
Subject: _________ (seek) Recommendation for 'Serving Citizens' Award'
Nominations.
Dear Sir

Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option.
We _________ not really change a man's mind and heart with money.
(a) may (b) might (c) could (d) can

I expect you _________ from school by this time next year and _________ for a job.
(a) graduate / will have been looking
(b) will have graduated / will be looking
(c) are graduating / have been looking
(d) have graduated / will have looked

The boy who won the two medals ___________ a friend of mine.
(a) is (b) have (c) are (d) had

Read the conversation and complete the sentence by reporting the reply correctly.
Ranbir: Sir, can I be excused this once?
Policeman: I hope you'll remember the lesson you learned today.
Ranbir requested the policeman to excuse him that once. The policeman hoped _________

She got her license without _______ problems.
(a) every (b) some (c) any (d) All

Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the
following line, from a news report:
Education plays a important role in building an individual's identity and personality.

Option no.	Error	Correction
A	plays	play
B	a	an
C	in	for
D	an	the

Ritu bumped into an ex-colleague (Gautam) at a party. They discussed their current job profile. Report what Gautam asked Ritu.
Do you work from home?

You recently visited the Children's Park, a favourite place for all children, in your city. Write a description.

Mental health and mental health issues are as important to be taken care of as other diseases. People often look down upon the people who share their mental health issues which is why it has become a taboo.' The given excerpt is taken from a health and wellness magazine. Write a paragraph to analyse the given statement. Think of alternative explanation to counter or weaken the given statement.

Write a diary entry about how you helped an old woman who was travelling by herself in the bus.

Complete the story with the following beginning. Also, give it a suitable title. Madhukar is Radhika's constant companion. She met him on the train in a very unusual way when.