As the plane circled over the airport, every one sensed that something was wrong. The plane was moving unsteadily through the air, and although the passengers had fastened their seat belts, they were suddenly thrown forward. At that moment, the air-hostess appeared. She looked very pale, but was quite calm. Speaking quickly but almost in a whisper, she informed everyone that the pilot had fainted and asked if any of the passengers knew anything about machines — or at least how to drive a car. After a moment’s hesitation, a man got up and followed the hostess into the pilot’s cabin. A Moving the pilot aside, the man took his seat and listened carefully to the urgent instructions that were being sent by radio from the airport below. The plane was now dangerously close to the ground, but to everyone’s relief, it soon began to climb. The man had to circle the airport several times in order to become familiar with the controls. But the danger had not yet passed. The terrible moment came when he had to land, Following instructions, the man guided the plane towards the airfield. It shook violently as it touched the ground and then moved rapidly across the field, but after a long run it stopped safely. Outside, a crowd of people who had been watching anxiously, rushed forward to congratulate the ‘pilot’ on a perfect landing. INSTRUCTIONS In not more than 80 words, describe what happened after the passenger followed the hostess into the pilot’s cabin. POINTS COMMECTIONS [1] Moved pilot, passenger sat down. When he ... [2] Listened instructions ~ radio —below. | and ... which ... [3] Plane dangerously low ~ climbed. Though [4] Round air port several times and [5] Instructions ~ airfield. | Then, acting on [6] Touched ground, shook violently. On... [7] Moved rapidly, stopped safely. then ... until .. [8] Anxious crowd — congratulate ‘pilot’ | Afier this 48 tee.We were about to gather up our belongings and return to our car when a man appeared. He looked very annoyed indeed and asked us angrily if we realized that these grounds were private property. Father looked very confused and the man pointed to a notice which said that camping was strictly forbidden. Poor father explained that he had not seen the notice and did not know that camping was not allowed. Though father apologized, the man did not seem satisfied and asked him for his name and address. All the way home, we were so upset that hardly anyone spoke a word. This unpleasant event had spoilt a wonderful day in the country. For the rest of the week, we wondered what would happen. The following Sunday, we stayed at home even though it was a fine day. About noon, a large and very expensive car stopped outside our house. We were astonished when we saw several people preparing to have a picnic in our small garden. Father got very angry and went out to ask them what they thought they were doing. You can imagine his surprise when he recognized the man who had taken our address the week before! Both men burst out laughing and father welcomed the strangers into the house. In time, we became good friends — but we learned a lesson we have never forgotten. INSTRUCTIONS In not more than 80 words describe what happened after the man pointed out that camping was forbidden. POINTS. CONNECTIONS [1] Father explained — camping forbidden. Although ... that ... [2] Man not satisfied, took name and address. | And [3] Went home — upset. | We all [4] Following Sunday — midday. [5] Large car outside house. [6] Several strangers — picnic — garden. And [7] Father angry — laughed — recognized. But ... when ... [8] Week before — invited strangers — house. | whom ... and ... 50sur King was old and weak and could hardly the castle walls. Of the three soldiers who two had been killed while on duty and | We were losing the battle. O' move. He was hiding just outside had been appointed to protect him, was left alone. From where I was standing, I had a good view of the battle. Fortunately for us, our Queen was a young and active woman. Tall, dark, and very beautiful, she looked splendid out there in the battle-field with her knights at} her side. She had fought with great courage and already killed two enemy | officers herself. Since we had lost so many men, it was difficult for her to attack. She, therefore, decided to do all she could to defend the king. I got a shock when I saw a humble enemy soldier threatening her! He came up very close, but her brave knights sacrificed their lives to save her. Alone now, she was trapped by the enemy, and though she fought hard, she, too, lost her life. Great numbers of enemy officers and soldiers now descended upon us and soon destroyed the castle. Completely defeated, the King and I tried to run away together, but it was too late. As the King moved up behind me I heard the words ‘Check mate.’ Another game of chess has come to an end. INSTRUCTIONS Write a summary in the third person of the ‘soldier’s’ account of the ‘battle’ in not more than 80 words. POINTS CONNECTIONS [1] King hiding — castle. [2] One soldier — defend him. with [3] Queen — fought bravely. Meanwhile [4] Two enemy officers. And [5] Soldier threatened. When [6] Knights gave up lives. [7] Queen — trapped — fought hard — killed. | Now alone ... but | Although [8] Enemy attacked — destroyed castle. | After this ... and [9] Soldier and King escape. While [10] King killed. Game of chess. thus ending 52It was very hot in the small court-room and everybody was feeling sleepy. After a tiring morning, the clerks were anxious to get off to lunch and even the judge must have felt relieved when the last case came up before the court. A short, middle-aged man with grey hair and small blue eyes was now standing before him. The man had a foolish expression on his face and he kept looking around stupidly as if he was trying hard to understand what was going on. The man was accused of breaking into a house and stealing a cheap watch. The witness who was called did not give a very clear account of what had happened. He claimed to have seen a man outside the house one night, but on being questioned further, he confessed that he was not sure whether this was the man. The judge considered the matter for a short time and then declared that as there was no real proof, the man could not be found guilty of any crime. He said that the case was dismissed and then rose to go. Meanwhile, the accused looked very puzzled. It was clear that he had not understood a thing. Noticing this, the judge paused for a moment and then the man said suddenly, ‘Excuse me, sir, but do I have to give the watch back or not?” INSTRUCTIONS Write a summary of the passage from line 4 (‘A short ...’) to the end in not more than 80 words. POINTS CONNECTIONS [1] Standing before judge. who [2] Kept looking around stupidly. [3] Accused watch. He [4] Witness not sure — really thief, | but [5] Clear proof. | In the absence [6] Dismissed case. | [7] Judge preparing to leave. While [8] Not understood. who [9] Asked — return watch. whether 54ney. One occasionally hears that pet dogs or n’ bank notes. Goats are supposed to be particularly fond of them. Many expensive fires have been lit with precious Pandles of notes hidden up chimneys. In this respect, banks are a great blessing because we no longer have to hide money in places where it can easily be destroyed or stolen. However, accidents still happen — as I found to my cost recently. ‘ I gave my housekeeper an old pair of trousers to wash and went into the study to read. My housekeeper usually goes through my pockets before washing anything, but for some reason. she failed to do so on this occasion, As I was reading, I suddenly remembered that there was a five pound note in the back pocket of the pair of trousers I had given her. I dropped my book and rushed into the bathroom. But it was too late. My housekeeper told me that my trousers had been in the washing- machine for ten minutes already! I stopped the machine and pulled out my trousers as quickly as possible. I nearly burnt my fingers trying to unbutton my back pocket. At last I managed to find the wet piece of paper which had ‘once been a five pound note. To my great disappointment, I discovered that it was pure white! People are careless with mo even small children have ‘eate! INSTRUCTIONS In not more than 80 words describe what happened from the moment the writer gave his trousers to the housekeeper. POINTS. ; CONNECTIONS [1] Gave old pair of trousers ~ to wash. The writer [2] Went to study. and [3] Remembered note — back pocket. | After atime ... which [4] Rushed bathroom. He [5] Washing — machine — 10 minutes. only to learn [6] Stopped machine. [7] Pulled out trousers. ue [8] Unbuttoned pocket. and [9] Found note — white. | Atlast ... which 56The guard went through carriage after carriage inquiring whether there was a doctor on the train, He found one at last and quickly led him to the luggage- van where a tall man was lying on the floor stretched out among heaps of mail bags with a cushion under his head. The guard explained that he had discovered the man in the passage and finding that he was seriously ill, had dragged him into the luggage-van. The doctor loosened the man’s collar and after examining him thoroughly, told the guard that the man was unconscious and would have to be taken to hospital. When he heard this, the guard answered that the express train could not be stopped without first informing the station- master of the main- line station which was nearly fifty miles away. Meanwhile, the man’s condition gradually got worse. There seemed to be no way of sending a message until the guard had the idea of throwing a note on to the platform of a small village station as the train flashed past. Fortunately, some one picked the note up and telephoned the main-line station. This was a strange way of sending a message, but it worked. Shortly afterwards, the train was stopped for a few minutes at a small village station several miles further on so that the sick man could be taken to hospital. INSTRUCTIONS : Describe what happened during the journey after the guard explained how he had dragged the sick man into the luggage-van, Do not use more than 80 POINTS — CONNECTIONS [1] Loosened collar—examined. | After loosening