Mahatma Fuley Junior College Talodhi Balapur

      Rehearsal  Examination – 3

                   Class 12

                Sub : English

                                                  Time -3:00hrs           Marks 80 

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Read the extract and complete the activities given below:

(12)

Soapy left his bench and strolled out of the square and across the level sea of

asphalt, where Broadway and Fifth Avenue flow together. Up Broadway he turned,

and stopped at a luxurious cafe. Soapy had confidence in himself from the lowest

button of his vest upward. He was shaven, and his coat was trim and his neat, black

bow had been presented to him by a lady missionary on Thanksgiving Day. If only he

could reach a table in the restaurant unsuspected, success would be his. The portion

of him that would show above the table would raise no doubt in the waiter’s mind. A

roasted mallard duck, thought Soapy, would be about the thing with a bottle of wine

and then some cheese, a cup of coffee and a cigar. One dollar for the cigar would be

enough. The total would not be so high as to call forth any extreme of revenge from

the cafe management; and yet the meat would leave him filled and happy for the

journey to his winter island. But as Soapy set foot inside the restaurant door, the

head-waiter’s eye fell upon his tattered trousers and decadent shoes. Strong and ready

hands turned him about and conveyed him in silence and haste to the side-walk and

averted the ignoble fate of the menaced mallard. Soapy turned off Broadway. It

seemed that his route to the coveted island was not to be an easy one. Some other

way of entering the limbo must be devised. At a corner of Sixth Avenue electric lights

and cunningly displayed wares behind plate glass made a shop window attractive.

Soapy took a stone and dashed it through the glass. People came running round the

corner, a policeman in the lead. Soapy stood still with his hands in his pockets, and

smiled at the sight of brass buttons. “Where’s the man that done that?” inquired the

officer agitatedly. “Don’t you think that I might have had something to do with it?”

said Soapy, with a friendly voice, as one greets good fortune. The policeman refused

to accept Soapy even as a clue. Men who smash windows do not remain to chat with

the police. They take to their heels. The policeman saw a man half-way down the

block running to catch a car. With drawn club he joined in the pursuit. Soapy, with

disgust in his heart, drifted along, twice unsuccessful.

A1

Soapy’s attempts to get into Winter Island:

(2)

Attempt 1

Attempt 2

A2 Complete the given statement in 30 words.

(2)

Soapy couldn’t enter the restaurant because………

A3 Soapy had confidence in himself from the lowest button of his vest upward. Here the

lowest button of his vest upward means …………….

(2)

A4 If a person tries to damage the public property, how you will react in such a situation.

(write your response in 3/ 4 lines)

(2)

A5

Do as directed.

(2)

1)

The policeman refused to accept Soapy even as a clue.

(Choose the correct alternative to transform as a negative statement)

i)

The policeman didn’t accept Soapy even as a clue.

ii)

The policeman had never accepted Soapy even as a clue.

iii)

The policeman didn’t accepted Soapy even as a clue.

iv)

The policeman couldn’t accept Soapy even as a clue.

3) “Don’t you think that I might have had something to do with it?” said Soapy.

(Choose the correct alternative to change the sentence into indirect speech)

i)

Soapy asked if he didn’t think that he might have something to do with

That.

ii)

Soapy asked if he didn’t think that he might have had something to do

With that.

iii)

Soapy asked if he didn’t thought that he might have had something to

Do with that.

iv)

Soapy asked if he didn’t think that he might had had something to do

With that.

A6.

Match the words in column A with column b(2)

Q 1 B Do as directed  (4)

 1)Arunima was retrained as a mountaineer. (1)

(Frame a wh question to get the underline part as an answer)

a.       What was Arunima retrained as?

b.      What was Arunima retrained?

c.       What did Arunima retrain?

d.      What was retrained Arunima?

2)Choose correct alternative to make the given sentence exclamatory.  (1)

You have narrated a very romantic book.

 a. What have you narrated a very romantic book!

 b. What book you have narrated a very romantic!

 c. What a romantic book you have narrated!

 d. What a romantic book you have narrate!

3) It reduces inequality. (Use present perfect tense (1)

 a)  It had reduced inequality.

 b) It has been reduced inequality.

 c) It has reduced inequality.

 d) It has been reducing inequality.

4) Spot the error.    (1)

Though Gandhiji lives in prison but the message of his heart steals into the millions.

Q.2 A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below.

(12)

Once upon a time, the animals decided they must do something heroic to meet the problems of a “new world”, so they organized a school. They adopted an activity curriculum consisting of running, climbing, swimming and flying. To make it easier to administer the curriculum, all the animals took all the subjects.

The duck was excellent in flying and was very poor in running. Since he was slow in running, he had to Stay after School and also drop swimming in order to practise running. This was kept up until his webbed feet were badly worn and he was only average in swimming. But average was acceptable in school so nobody worried about that, except the duck.

The rabbit started at the top of the class in running but had a nervous breakdown because of so much makeup work in swimming.

The squirrel was excellent in climbing until he developed frustration in the flying class where his teacher made him start from the ground up instead of the treetop down. He also developed a “Charlie horse” from overexertion and then got a C in climbing and D in running.

The eagle was a problem child and was disciplined severely. In the climbing class, he beat all the others to the top of the tree but insisted on using his own way to get there.

At the end of the year, an abnormal eel that could swim exceedingly well and also run, climb and fly a little had the highest average and was valedictorian.

The prairie dogs stayed out of school and fought the tax levy because the administration would not add digging and burrowing to the curriculum. They apprenticed their children to a badger and later joined the groundhogs and gophers to start a successful private school.

A1 . True or false                              (02)

(1)          In the animal school all the animals took all the subjects .

(2)          The duck was better than his instructor in flying .

(3)          The rabbit started at the top the class in swimming . 

(4)          The squirrel was excellent in climbing .

A2 . Name the following                                                                                                (02)

(1)    Name the four students of the animal school and their specialities in

Animal    Student                                             Speciality

1)_____________                                  ______________

2)_____________.                                 _______________

3)______________.                              _________________

4)_______________.                            _________________

A3. Find out                                                                                                  

Complete the following statement . 

The animal school was different from our school and colleges because 

  1)……………………………………………………….  (ii)………………………………………………………                 

A4. Personal response .                                                                                                                                                           (02)

Explain the moral of the story .

A 5 Language Study

Rewrite the following sentences in the ways directed 

1)      The duck was better than his instructor.. ( Change the degree)

a)      His instructor was not as good as the duck

b)      His instructor was better than the duck

c)       His instructor was as good as the duck.

d)      Very few instructor was as good as the duck.

2)      But he made only passing grades in flying. ( Rewrite using able to )  

a)      But  he able to made only passing grades in flying.

b)      But he was able to make only passing grades in flying.

c)       But he were able  made only passing grades in flying.

d)      But he made only passing grades in flying.

A6 Vocabulary

Match the words in column A with their meaning with column B 

Q.3. (B) Summary :           (3)                                                                                                                        

Write a brief summary of the above extract with the help of the points given below and suggest a suitable title.

The animal decided to open school————-adopted curriculum running, climbing, swimming, flying —————–performance of duck,rabbit, eagle, squirrel.

Q 2 C Mind Mapping

Develop a ‘Mind Mapping’ frame / design to show the ‘Benefits of games and  Sports’ to the students.

 Q.3 (A) Read the given extract and complete the activities given below:

(10)

When I had money, money, O!

I knew no joy till I went poor;

For many a false man as a friend

Came knocking all day at my door.

Then felt I like a child that holds

A trumpet that he must not blow

Because a man is dead; I dared

Not speak to let this false world know.

Much have I thought of life, and seen

How poor men’s hearts are ever light;

And how their wives do hum like bees

About their work from morn till night.

So, when I hear these poor ones laugh,

And see the rich ones coldly frown

Poor men, think I, need not go up

So much as rich men should come down.

When I had money, money, O!

My many friends proved all untrue;

But now I have no money, O!

My friends are real, though very few

A1 The qualities of poor men are

1___________2___________3___________

4___________

A2

The poet knew no joys untill _____________

A3

“Does money has a  importance in life “

Do you agree with the statement.

A4

Find out the figure of speech-

Poor men, think I, need not go up

So much as rich men should come down.

A5

 Compose four lines on ‘friendship’.

(B) Appreciation:

(04)

On the deck the Rover takes his stand,

So dark it is they see no land.

Quoth Sir Ralph, “It will be lighter soon,

For there is the dawn of the rising Moon.”

“Canst hear,” said one, “the breakers roar?

For methinks we should be near the shore.”

“Now, where we are I cannot tell,

But I wish we could hear the Inchcape Bell.”

They hear no sound, the swell is strong,

Though the wind hath fallen they drift along;

Till the vessel strikes with a shivering shock,

“Oh Christ! It is the Inchcape Rock!”

Sir Ralph the Rover tore his hair,

He curst himself in his despair;

The waves rush in on every side,

The ship is sinking beneath the tide.

Read the given extract and write a poetic appreciation of the poem with the help of the following points.

 About the poet and the title

 The theme

 Language/ poetic devices used in the poem

 Special features

 Your opinion about the poem

SECTION III: WRITING SKILLS

Q. 4 WRITING SKILLS (16 Marks)

Attempt any one of the following (4 Marks)

.1 Virtual Message

Imagine, you have to leave early from home for an interview. Draft a message in about

100/150 words, to convey the same to your friend. Give your own reasons to support your

Message.

OR

Statement of Purpose

You have developed good skills in English Language. You think of directing your skills

For more specific goals. Now you aspire for a degree in “Mass Communication” at a

Specific university which provides this programme. Prepare a ‘statement of purpose’ in

About 100 to 150 words, which will help you to get admission to this University.

OR

 A GROUP DISCUSSION

Imagine that you have recently discussed with your friends on ‘Mobile Addiction’, write

The same discussion in the form of dialogues that you have experienced. Write suitable

Dialogues for each participant giving his/her opinion on the given topic

Q 4B) Attempt any one of the following (4 Marks)

Q 4 B E-MAILE-mail

Draft an E-mail in a proper format to be sent to a famous and distinguished personality in

Order to invite him/her for the “Prize Distribution” programme organized by the college

Authorities and to be held at your junior college campus. Give complete programme

Schedule and details about the event.

OR

 REPORT WRITING

Your institution recently organized an awareness programme on “Social Media”. Write a

Report in about 100-150 words, adding all information and the overall happenings of this

Event.

OR

INTERVIEW

Imagine, you have to conduct an interview of a distinguished personality in the field of

Entertainment. With the help of the given table and points draft questions on the given

Fields associated with the personality. (Do not change the sequence of the questions)

INTERVIEWName of the interviewee

(distinguished personality)

Area of Success/Reputation

Date/Venue/Time

Duration of Interview

Questions

Question based on

1.       Inspiration

2.       Preparation

3.       Development

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4.       Teacher/Guide

5.       Memorable moments

6.       Skills required

7.       Performances

8.       Do’s and Don’ts

C) Attempt any one of the following                       (4 Marks)

Q 4 C) Attempt any one of the following (4 Marks)

 SPEECH All over the world there is a growing awareness about the problems of climate change. Your

College is observing ‘Earth Day’ on April 22. Draft a speech in about 120 words to be

Delivered before your college students on the need to support the cause.

OR

Compering

The annual social function of your junior college will be held next week in your college

Campus. Your friend and you are selected to compere the inauguration function of the

Programme. Prepare a script for the same with the help of the following points.

✓ Introduction

✓ Welcoming the guests

✓ Lighting the traditional lamp

✓ Inauguration of the annual function

✓ Keynote address

✓ Felicitation of successful students

✓ Presidential address

✓ Vote of Thanks!

OR

Expansion of idea

Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below: (100-150 words)

‘Friends – a real treasure ’

 Need and spice of life.

 Real share and care.

 Commitment and inspiration.

 Need of very moment

Q 4 D) Attempt any one of the following (4 Marks)

Q 4 D REVIEW

 Review

Write a review of the film that you remember you’ve watched and can’t forget easily. Give

Details about the movie using following supporting points.

✓ Title of the film.

✓ The star cast and production house (if you remember).

✓ The gist of the plot.

✓ The reason you like the film.

✓ Your favourite scene from the movie.

✓ Your opinion and recommendation

OR

Blog

Write a ‘Blog’ in a proper format on ‘Positivity in life’, with the help of the following points.

(100-150 words)

 Hurdles / Problems in life Accepting facts and flaws

 Reorganisation / Restart

 Human instinct / Fight back

 Will to Win.

OR

Appeal

Prepare an ‘Appeal’ on the topic ‘Say No to Drugs’ with the help of the following points.

(100-150 words)

 Overall harmful

 Psychological/Physical disorders

 Infections

 Human actions – though the facts are know

 Appeal to teenagers

SECTION IV: STUDY OF LITERARY GENRE

: Q. 5 NOVEL (16 Marks)

Q 5 A History of Novel (4.1)

Q. 5 A Complete the activities given below as per the instructions. (4 Marks)

1.       Choose the correct alternative and rewrite the sentence: (2)

i.                    Eighteenth century gifted mankind with….

a)      Drama and poetry

b)      Novel and drama

c)       Poetry and novel

d)      Novel and periodical essays

2.       Fill in the blanks by choosing correct alternative. (2)

1)      English word ‘Novel’ is derived from the Italian word …….

(Novella, Novelle, Novellus) Q 5 B Novel-

Q. 5 B Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below. (4 marks)

1.       Half yearly report of the student’s council highlights the conduct of Braithwaite’s’

Class. Justify.                        (2)

2.       The stage has a great impact on the presentations of the students. Justify thestatement.           (2)

Q. 5 C Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below. (4 marks)

‘Money was never a concern for Mr. Phileas Fogg; it was for honour he accepted the

Wager.’ Discuss.                     (2)

2 . Narrate the happenings at Reform Club on the 80^th day of the wager.

Q. 5 D Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below. (4 marks)

1.       The reception of six pearls helps the story to move forward by providing some

Connection with the other happenings. Illustrate. (2)

2.       Write the character sketch of Sherlock Holmes as a professional detective.   (2)