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Sample Question Paper - 2, English Language And Literature (184), Class - X, Session: 2021-22, TERM II, , Time allowed : 2 Hours Maximum marks : 40, General Instructions :, , L, 2, , (yy, , (2), , (3), , (4), , (5), , The Question Paper contains Three Sections-Reading, Writing & Grammar and Literature., Altempt questions based on specific instructions for each part., , SECTION-A (READING), , Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:, , The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is the charity that saves lives at sea; they provide an on call,, 24-hour, lifeboat search and rescue service and a seasonal lifeguard service. The vision of the RNLI has, always been the same since its start in 1824: to end the preventable loss of life at sea., , In 2013, there was an average of 23 RNLI lifeboats launched each day in the UK and across the year that, total was 8,304. On an average, 23 rescues take place every day with 325 lives being saved in 2013 alone., These statistics surely prove that this type of service is fundamental to our safety., , ‘The RNLI have four core values and their work is driven by these values, All staff and volunteers are asked, to strive for excellence in all they do, They are required to be selfless and put others before their own needs., ‘They need to be dependable, always available and committed to saving lives, Being trustworthy is also a key, value at the RNLI and staff and volunteers are asked to deal with their everyday affairs with transparency,, integrity and impartiality. The RNLI is a charity and so it is important that the donations that people so, generously entrust to the charity are used efficiently and wisely. Lastly, team members must be courageous, as they are frequently putting themselves into dangerous situations., , Since the RNLI’s start in 1824, lifeboats and lifeguards have saved more than 140,000 lives. Although these, figures are encouraging, it doesn’t always translate to donations. None of the RNLI's work could happen, without the generous gifts of the people of the UK. Some people leave money to the RNLI in their wills,, others give one-off donations and others give a little each month - every penny goes back into saving lives., ‘The RNLI do not seek funding from central government and so they are dependent on donations as their, income, Every time they have to deploy a lifeboat and lifeguards, it costs money. Some may say ‘it is nothing, to do with me’ but nobody knows when we too may rely on such a service., , Interestingly in 2013, 50% of all launches were to leisure craft users for example, powerboats, yachts, body, boarders, surfers, etc. Although some people who find themselves in trouble do have the relevant experience, and equipment to be in the sea, most do not, The RNLI are often called out to incidents where people have, got into trouble through ‘high jinx’ or through not having awareness of the conditions of the sea. Without, aservice like the RNLI many precious lives would have been lost., , On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY FIVE questions from the six given below:, , i), , (1x5=5), What is the main purpose of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)?, , (ii) Whatare the four core values of the RNLI?, , (iii) How is the RNLI financed?

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(iv), , (v), (vi), , a, , (2), , (3), , (4), , (5), , (6), , What does the author mean to say by the statement “without a service like the RNLI many lives would have, been lost"?, , How many lives have been saved by the RNLI since its inception?, ‘What is meant by the word “charity” and how does it apply to the RNLI?, , Read the following passage carefully., University of Cambridge, is an institution of higher education, the second-oldest university in the United, , Kingdom after the University of Oxford. It is located in the city of Cambridge, Cambridge Shire,, , ‘The University of Cambridge is a loose confederation of academic faculties and departments, and 31 colleges., ‘Thereare over 15,500 full-time students taught at the university: 11,000 undergraduates and 4,500 graduates,, Although the colleges and the university per se are separate bodies, all are part of an integrated educational, entity. The university examines candidates for degrees during their residency and at the conclusion of their, studies; confers degrees; regulates the curricula of the colleges and the system of education; deals with, disciplinary problems; and administers facilities, such as libraries, lecture rooms, and laboratories, that are, beyond the scope of the colleges, The colleges provide their students with lodgings and meals, assign tutors,, and offer social, cultural, and athletic activities. Every student at the University of Cambridge is a member of, acollege., , The academic year is divided into three terms of approximately eight weeks each: Michaelmas (autumn),, Lent (late winter) and Easter (spring). Students are required to be in residence for the duration of each term., Much of the year's work is done, however, out of term-time, during the holidays. Students usually study, under the supervision of members of the college's faculties, who maintain close relationships with the small, groups of students in their charge and assist them in preparing for university exams., , Bachelor of Arts degrees may be conferred, upon the satisfactory completion of exams, after nine terms,, or three years of residency. The majority of students are candidates for honours degree and take a special, examination called a tripos (named after the three-legged stools on which examiners formerly sat). Successful, candidates for triposes are classified as first, second, or third class according to their standing Other degrees, conferred by the university include the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, as well as higher, doctorates in law, medicine, music, science, and theology., , The University of Cambridge figured prominently in the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. The, Dutch scholar Desiderius Erasmus was a professor of Greek and divinity at Cambridge from 1511 to 1514, and translated the New Testament from Greek into Latin there; the religious reformers William Tyndale,, Hugh Latimer, and Thomas Cranmer were educated at Cambridge. As a result of the decrees of Henry VIII, establishing the Church of England, the humanistic method of study replaced the scholastic. Canon law, studies were ended, public lectures in Latin and Greek were held, and the Bible was studied in the light of, contemporary learning., , A reaction took place, however, during the reign of Elizabeth 1, when Cambridge became a stronghold of, Puritanism, Restrictive legislation enacted in 1570 transferred teaching authority to the heads of the colleges., In 1604, early in the reign of James I, the university was granted the right to elect two members to the, English Parliament; this right was ended in 1949. During the 17" century the group of scholars known as, the Cambridge Platonists emerged, and through the influence of such faculty members as the scientists Isaac, Barrow and Sir Isaac Newton, and emphasis on the study of mathematics and natural sciences developed, for which Cambridge has subsequently become renowned., , On the basis of your reading of the passage answer ANY FIVE of the given questions. (1x5=5), , i, , (ii), (iii), (iv), , What does the word “loose confederation” used for the University of Cambridge mean?, How many colleges are affiliated to the University?, What are the three terms that form the academic year?, , Who translated the New ‘Testament from Greek to Latin?

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{v) What resulted in the 1570 enactment of Restrictive legistation?, , (vi), What change was brought about by the Cambridge Platonists during the 17" century?, , SECTION-B (WRITING AND GRAMMAR), , 3. Attempt any one of the given questions. (5), , ‘The given double line graph shows the different types of kitchen utilities sold by two stores during festival, season. Read the graph carefully and write an analytical paragraph in 100-120 words., , Number of utensils sold —»>, Beeesae 2 8, , 2s, , , , Oven ‘Toaster Coffee Kettle Hand, Maker Blender, , Kitchen Utilities —>, OR, , You are the Librarian of T.H.S.S. School, Kolar. Write a letter to Messrs Vikas Publishers, Chennai placing, an order for some books for your school library. Mention the details of the books (at least four) and ask for, the discount available on the purchase., , 4, The following paragraph has not been edited. There is an error in each line. Identify the error and, write its correction against the correct blank number. Remember to underline the correction. The first, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , has been done for you. (1x3=3), Error Correction, Walt Disney was our hero, He Of was is, left me a legacy that can (a), be enjoy time and again. He (b), knew who to entertain us so well. (c), , , , , , , , 5. Read the conversation between a father and son and complete the passage that follows: = (1 x 2= 2), , Father : Son, what do you want to be when you grow up?, , Son ; Dad, I want to be a pilot., , Father : Why?, , Son : Because I love being in the air and help people get to new destinations., , , , , , , , , , Father asked his son what he wanted to be when he grows up. The son replied that (a) - When, the father asked why, the son replied that (b)_____ people get to new destinations,

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SECTION-C (LITERATURE), , 6. Answer ANY SIX of the following in about 30-40 words. (2x 6= 12), (i) Where did Buddha preach his first sermon?, , (ii) Why is Sulekha called ‘Bholi’?, , (ili) What did the hack driver tell the narrator about Lutkins’ mother?, , (iv) How did M. Loisel try to make his wife happy?, , (v) Why does Chubukov suspect Lomov when he comes to his house?, , (vi) Why didnt Valli want to talk to the elderly woman?, , (vii) How did ‘The Travels of Monarch X’ prove a turning point in Richard's life?, , 7. Answer ANY TWO of the following in about 120-150 words each. (4x2=8), , (i) What great truth about life does the Buddha want to teach Gotami through her experience? How is this, lesson important?, , (ii) ‘Dowry is negation of the girl's dignity: Discuss with reference to the story ‘Bholi., (iii) People should always try to live within their limits. Elaborate on the basis of chapter, “The Necklace.

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Solution, ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - 184, Class 10 - English Language And Literature, , 1, (i) The main purpose of the RNLI is to end the, preventable loss of life at sea by providing a 24 hour, on-call service, lifeboat search and rescue service., , (ii) The four core values of the RNLI include, striving for excellence, selflessness, dependablity and, trustworthiness., , (iii) The RNLI functions by public donations, and, does not rely or even receive any funding from the, central government,, , (iv) He meant to emphasise the importance of the, charity and how indispensable it is for the general, public as a whole., , (v) Since its inception in 1824, the RNLI have saved, more than 140,000 lives., , (vi) The word “charity” means that organisations like, the RNLI function without any specific funding from, the central government. Rather, it is financed by the, donations and ‘gifts’ of the general public., , 2 (i) A ‘loose confederation” meant that the, University of Cambridge is made of several colleges, that are united under the umbrella term, “University of, Cambridge” but still have their autonomy., , (ii) The University of Cambridge has 31 colleges, affiliated to it., , (iii) The three terms of the academic year are, Michaelmas/ autumn, Lent or late winter and Easter, or spring., , (iv) The New Testament was translated from Greek to, Latin by the Dutch scholar, Desiderius Erasmus., , {v) ‘The enactment of the Restrictive Legislation in, 1570 resulted in the transfer of teaching authority to, the heads of the colleges., , (vi) The Cambridge Platonists brought about an, emphasis on the study of mathematics and natural, sciences., , 3. The given double line graph, shows the sale of, various kitchen utility items during festival season., The items are oven, toaster, coffee maker, kettle and, hand blender., , Bylookingatthe graph, we see the differentfluctuations, of items sold in two different shops. The store-Q has, sold around 40 ovens, 30 toasters, 60 coffee makers,, 5) kettles and around 90 hand blenders,, , The store-P has sold 20 ovens, 40 toasters, 30 coflee, makers, 60 kettles and 50 hand blenders. The highest, selling item of store-Q is hand blender whereas store-P, has sold the kettles the most., The overall graph shows that store-Q has better sales, than store-P , Three products of store-Q i.e, oven, coffee, maker and hand, blender have surpassed store-P_ in, sales., On the other hand, store-P has sold more toasters and, kettles in comparison to store-Q, The graph also shows, that hand blender and kettle are the most preferred, choice of consumers during festival season. Hand, blender sales shows the most wide gap of 40 customers,, and toaster shows only a gap of 10 customers between, the two stores Qand Q., To conclude, the given information, it shows the, preferences of consumers in buying different kitchen, utility items and shows that on an average, store, Qmade better sales overall., , OR, , , , TH.S.S.School, , Kolar, , 21 March, 20XX, , M/s Vikas Publishers, , Chennai, , Subject : Order for Books, , Sir/Madam,, , Kindly supply the following books at the earliest for, the school library., , 1, Harry Potter |.K.Rowling — Leach, (Whole series), 2. The Book Thief Markus Zusak 5 nos., 3. Complete works of — William 5 nos., William Shakespeare Shakespeare, (Abridged Version), 4. Time Machine H.G. Wells 5 nos., 5. Journey to the Jules Verne 5 nos., , Centre of the Earth, , You are requested to deliver the books latest by 10, April, 20XX. Please ensure that the books sent are in, the best of condition and packed properly to avoid, any damage. Payment shall be made by cheque soon, after the consignment is received and checked for, quality., , Damaged books or books of inferior quality will not