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English, Class 11, Unit Test 2 M.M. = 20, READING COMPREHENSION (5 marks), Read the passage given below:, BALANCING THE SCALES, Artificial intelligence (AI) is making a difference to how legal work is done, but it isn’t the threat it is made out to be. AI is making impressive progress and shaking up things all over the world today. The assumption that advancements in technology and artificial intelligence will render any profession defunct is just that, an assumption and a false one. The only purpose this assumption serves is creating mass panic and hostility towards embracing technology that is meant to make our lives easier., Let us understand what this means explicitly for the legal world. The ambit of AI includes recognizing human speech and objects, making decisions based on data, and translating languages. Tasks that can be defined as ‘search-and-find’ type can be performed by AI., Introducing AI to this profession will primarily be for the purpose of automating mundane, tedious tasks that require negligible human intelligence. The kind of artificial intelligence that is employed by industries in the current scene, when extended to the law will enable quicker services at a lower price. AI is meant to automate a number of tasks that take up precious working hours lawyers could be devoted to tasks that require discerning, empathy, and trust- qualities that cannot be replicated by even the most sophisticated form of AI. The legal profession is one of the oldest professions in the world. Thriving over 1000 years; trust, judgement, and diligence are the pillars of this profession. The most important pillar is the relationship of trust between a lawyer and clients, which can only be achieved through human connection and interaction., While artificial intelligence can be useful in scanning and organizing documents pertaining to a case, it cannot perform higher-level tasks such as sharp decision making, relationship-building with valuable clients and writing legal briefs, advising clients, and appearing in court. These are over and above the realm of computerization., The smooth proceeding of a case is not possible without sound legal research. While presenting cases lawyers need to assimilate information in the form of legal research by referring to a number of relevant cases to find those that will favour their client’s motion. Lawyers are even required to thoroughly know the opposing stand and supporting legal arguments they can expect to prepare a watertight defence strategy. AI, software that operates on natural language enables electronic discovery of information relevant to a case, contract reviews, and automation generation of legal documents., AI utilizes big-data analytics which enables visualization of case data. It also allows for creation of a map of the cases which were cited in previous cases and their resulting verdicts, as per the website Towards Data Science. The probability of a positive outcome of a case can be predicted by leveraging predictive analytics with machine learning. This is advantageous to firms as they can determine the return on investment in litigation and whether an agreement or arbitration should be considered., On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, make notes on it using headings and subheadings. Use recognizable abbreviations (wherever necessary- minimum four) and a format you consider suitable. Also supply an appropriate title to it. (3), Write a summary of the passage in about 80 words. (2), GRAMMAR & WRITING (6 marks), Fill in blanks with the appropriate option given below. (3), Pampore, a small town (1) ________ the banks of the river Jhelum, near Srinagar, is the main centre (2) ________ saffron cultivation in India. The best saffron (3) ________ from Spain, which is the world’s largest producer. Saffron, the (4) ________ spice in the world, is known as ‘kesar’ in (5) ________ parts of India. It adds a golden colour to food and gives it (6) ________ unique flavour., Options:, in / on / from / between, for / from / in / to, is coming / will come / comes / came, much expensive / more expensive / most expensive / expensive, other / another / every / each, the / a / an / any, Prepare a poster on behalf of the Municipal Authority of your city advising citizens on ways to save water. (3), Or, You are Ashok/Asha Rai living at 49, S-Block, Model Town, Allahabad- 211001. You came across the following advertisement: (3), Write a letter to the Director asking for detailed information on the courses, duration, fees, assignments, local contact programmes. Request for a prospectus and enclose a self-addressed envelope., LITERATURE (9 marks), Read the extract and choose the correct option: (3x1=3), When did my childhood go?, Was it when I found my mind was really mine,, To use whichever way I choose,, Producing thoughts that were not those of other people, But my own, and mine alone, Was that the day!, ‘Producing’ in the extract means:, Making, Thinking, Storing, Reflecting, What is the significance of the line, “my own and mine alone”?, It indicates that he is an adult now., It indicates that his opinions had always been influenced by others., It indicates that his opinions are now free from the influence of others., It doesn’t indicate anything, What does the stanza reflect about childhood?, Childhood is full of innocence, Children’s opinions are often influenced by others, Children think creatively, Children do not have the ability to think., Write in brief: (do any two) (1.5x2=3), What do you understand by the concept of sustainable development?, How does Taplow react when Frank ask to cut Crocker-Harris?, How did history teacher insult Einstein?, Explain in detail: (3), Does one need to raise one’s voice against the deplorable education system? What values does one need to instill in oneself for this? Discuss in the context of lesson, ‘Albert Einstein at school’., Or, As a society, what kind of environment are we offering to our future generations? With reference to the chapter ‘The Ailing planet the Green Movement’s Role’. Discuss the knowledge and values human beings are giving their younger generations.