Solution

TERM 1

Class 12 - English Core

SECTION A – READING SKILLS
1. i. (ii) They pound with their hind legs
ii. The rabbits decided to run away from their place of living to another safe place because they were blamed by the wolves for
every bad thing.
iii. The rabbits changed their decision later on when
i. They were told to stay where they were and be brave
ii. They realized there is no place in the world for escapists
iii. Other animals assured them to aid in time of need (any two)
iv. (iv) escaped
v. (iv) selfish
vi. The wolves justified their action to the other animals by saying the rabbits are escapists.
vii. They were imprisoned them in a dark cave.
viii. Don’t try to run away from your problems OR We should not move away from our problems
ix. (i) Wolves said that they ate them since they tried to escape
2. i. False. (Meghalaya, Sikkim and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, have less than 1,000 people infected with the disease.)
ii. No (The number of COVID cases are rising at a fast pace at rates higher than the national level in Goa, Tripura, Manipur,
Nagaland, Puducherry and Daman and Diu.)
iii. D. There are fewer than 4,000 COVID cases in Puducherry.
iv. the number of recoveries, combined with the number of deaths, exceeded the new cases that were detected on Tuesday.
v. C. Tuesday
vi. Because the lockdown was relaxed for the first time to enable people stuck in different parts of the country to return to their
native places.
vii. C. there are more cases
viii. recovering
SECTION B – CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS
VICTORIA PUBLIC SCHOOL, HYDERABAD
NOTICE
Participation in Science Exhibition
11th April 20XX
The school is celebrating the death anniversary of the famous Indian Mathematician, Srinavasa Ramanujan, by holding a
Science Exhibition in the Assembly Hall on 26th April. Students may submit working models designed by them demonstrating
the principles of Science and Mathematics. The models should be submitted by 20th April. Contact the undersigned for further
details.

Smrithi Saran, Class Xll-C

3. (Head Girl)
OR
JANATA GROUP HOUSING SOCIETY, Kurnool
NOTICE
Suspension of Water Supply on 6th March
4th March 20XX
The overhead water tank of the society will be cleaned on 6th March 20XX. Due to this, the water supply to the flats will be
suspended from 10 AM to 6 PM on 6th March. All residents are requested to store adequate water for use a day before. Any
inconvenience caused inadvertently is regretted.

Karan Kumar
(Secretary)

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4. M.G. Marg
New Delhi
10 February 2024

Dear [Friend's name],

You are cordially invited to celebrate my grandmother's 80th birthday on Friday, 20 February 2024 at 8.00 p.m., at our residence:
(AK/91 Shalimar Bagh, Delhi 110088). Please join us for some great food, drinks, and entertainment. Your presence would make
this occasion truly special. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Warm regards,
Amit
OR
AK/91 Shalimar Bagh
Delhi - 110089
15 February 2024
The Principal
Sunshine Public School
Rohini Sector 22, Pocket 8
Delhi-110056
Subject: Inability to Attend Book Release Function
Respected Sir,
I regret to inform you that due to prior commitments, I am unable to attend the book release function to address on The Benefits
of Reading on Friday 24 July 2024 at 10.00 a.m. at Sunshine Public School. Please extend my heartfelt congratulations to the
student author. I wish the event a great success.
Yours Sincerely,
Dr. Mehra
[Educationist]
5. F112, Mall Road,
Delhi - 110007
7th September, 20XX
The Editor,
The Times of India,
Delhi - 110002
Sir,
Subject: Need to improve living conditions in slums
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the municipal authorities of all big cities to the
miserable living conditions in the slums.
India is growing by leaps and bounds in every sector. However, the mushrooming slums in the city provide an altogether different
scenario. These slums are mostly inhabited by rural people who have migrated to cities for their livelihood due to lack of
employment opportunities in rural areas. As the houses in these areas are devoid of basic amenities like piped water supply and
sanitation, the residents, particularly the children, urinate and defecate in any open space they find. Living in such grim and
horrible conditions leads to spread of various diseases like cholera, typhoid, dysentery etc. Further, there is no sweeping or
cleaning of the streets done, leading to heaps of stinking garbage.
The living conditions of these slums can be improved if the municipal authorities bring these areas under their ambit, charging the
residents house tax and providing the necessary water supply and sanitation services by using the house tax collected for this
purpose. Only when the slum dwellers also get the basic necessities, can the nation be said to have truly progressed.
I hope my letter will find a suitable space in your newspaper and the concerned authorities will take the requisite steps to improve
the conditions of the slums.
Thanking you.
Yours sincerely,
Aditi
OR
1, Rana Pratap Marg
New Delhi

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 01 April 2019
The Principal, Sun University
Box no 123, 'The Harbinger'
New Delhi
Sir/Madam,
Subject: Application for the post of lecturer in English
In response to your advertisement published in The Times of India, dated February 25, 2019, I got to know that the post of English
Lecture is vacant in your acclaimed institution and I wish to offer my candidature for the same.
I would like to bring to your notice that I possess all the aforementioned qualities required for the post. I hold experience of 7
years of teaching in a designated organisation. I received my post-graduate and graduate degrees from a well-renowned university
and completed my school education from the CBSE board. I have a passion for teaching and a hunger to learn. I assure you that
my dedication to work would add more value to your institution.
I am enclosing a copy of my bio-data for your perusal and kind consideration. I am available for an interview on any day of your
convenience. If given a chance to serve you, I assure you to render the best of my services for the utmost growth of the
organisation.
In anticipation of an early response.
Yours faithfully
Ram/Rajani
Encl. : (i) Bio-data
BIO-DATA
Name Rajani

Father's Name Mr Rajan

Date of birth 21 April 1986

Address 1, Rana Pratap Marg, New Delhi

Phone 9810045693

E-mail [email protected]

Marital Status Married

Age 32 years

Nationality Indian

Academic Qualifications (i) BA (Hons) in English

(ii) MA in English

Hobbies Reading, travelling and net-surfing

Strengths Proficiency in English and Hindi, computer literate

Experience 7 years as English Lecture University of Delhi

(i) Mr Vijay Mathur, Principal

GD Goenka Public School, Pitampura, Delhi
Names and Address of References
(ii) Mr Satish Ohri
Head of Department: Commerce Delhi University, Delhi
6. Destruction Caused By Natural Calamities
by Jai Kant
Natural calamities like flood, landslide, earthquake, tsunami and erupting volcanoes are in a way nature’s anger at all the
wrongdoings of man. They come unannounced, without any warning and bestow mercy on none. These calamities bring with
them mass destruction to life and property and often leave people homeless. However, the occurrence of calamities can be
checked by taking utmost care of the environment of the Earth we live in.
For this, the population needs to be controlled so as to avoid a burden on the world’s natural resources. Also, the animal
population should be managed, as they too play an important role in maintaining the ecological balance. Awareness needs to be
spread for the conservation of environment and for planting more trees. Some simple disaster management and preparedness and

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 knowledge also come in handy in the time of need. Thus, disaster management and preparedness programmes should be made
stronger to prevent the destruction caused by these calamities.
OR
Fire Engulfed Central Market
-Sanjay / Sanjana, Staff Reporter
10 May 2019,
New Delhi Over a hundred persons were trapped for two hours when a devastating fire broke out yesterday in the Central Market
Lajpat Nagar between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Though no casualties were reported officially, fifty people were injured.
The fire broke out around 4.50 p.m. due to a short circuit in the mainline and spread quickly. There was panic and stampede as
people rushed out of the overcrowded marketplace. The fire brigade and police arrived at the venue within half an hour. About a
dozen firemen battled for two hours to bring the fire under control. The loss incurred is estimated to be about five crore rupees.
The injured persons were rushed to a nearby hospital. Many people sustained minor burns. The Governor has announced an
inquiry into the mishap. The police are investigating the matter.
SECTION C - LITERATURE
7. i. young trees sprinting
ii. b. fear of losing her mother
iii. d. she was dozing
iv. trees sprinting
v. To distract or divert herself
vi. a. anxiety
OR
i. villagers
ii. oxymoron
iii. option (c)
iv. (2) is the reason for (1)
v. Pitiful kin,
vi. They will be given extra land
8. i. option (d). Annan; Bama
ii. option (a) I and II
iii. The treatment meted out to the community was unfair or devoid of honor, dignity, and respect.
iv. option (d) Studying leads to social reforms and progress.
OR
i. dereliction of duty
ii. relieved and guilt-free
iii. i. relishes
ii. weary
iii. self-absorbed
iv. selfish
iv. Sadao said that he could swear upon the general’s loyalty towards Japan and his enthusiasm to fight the enemy.
9. i. Call someone by his name
ii. Blacksmith
iii. Because he was late for school.
iv. He was making fun of the boy/he said so in a lighter vein/it was just a banter
v. Apprentice
vi. bulletin board,
OR
i. The big loss the children face working there is the loosing of the brightness of their eyes.
ii. illusory and indistinct.
iii. i and iv
iv. Firozabad has emerged as a nascent producer of bangles in the country.
v. Every other family in Firozabad is engaged in making bangles.
vi. Simile

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10. Answer any five of the following questions in 40-50 words each:
(i) He took the help of a swimming instructor to learn swimming. The instructor taught him swimming piece by piece and
then Douglas went to different lakes to swim and found that tiny vestiges of fear still gripped him. Finally, he swam up
and down the Warm Lake and conquered his fear completely. He realised that in death there is peace and there is terror
only in fear of death. Will to live is stronger than fear of death. His determination to conquer his fear is what turned him
into a good swimmer.
(ii) The poet has given the reference of 'Fishermen" and "Salt gatherers" because these people are symbolic of man's
indiscriminate exploitation of nature for their vested interests. The poet says that if fishermen do not harm whales, they
will not be on the verge of extinction. Here fishermen represent not only this community but all the people of the world
who indulge in cruelty towards animals. His vision is to protect the fauna in nature as it has created all the species with a
certain specific purpose. Similarly, the salt gatherers do not have the time to reflect on the pain they are causing to their
hands and to themselves. Here salt gatherers are the people who wage wars and the hurt hands are the victims of these
war wagers. As salt gatherers don’t bother about the cut and pain received by their hands, similarly warriors don’t bother
about their enemies.
(iii)Although Aunt Jennifer tried her best to conquer her fear, she continued to be traumatised and oppressed by her
husband's dominating attitude and harsh nature. She could never get the freedom that she had always longed for. So, her
act of embroidering fearless, prancing tigers on a cloth panel only gave a temporary release to her pent-up feelings of
liberation.
(iv)Sophie and Jansie ,both belonged to a middle-class family. Sophie was a dreamer and lived in a fantasy world . She
wanted to open a boutique though it was not within her reach.Sophie also thought of becoming an actress or a fashion
designer. Jansie was practical girl and knew her shortcomings. She was aware that the best work they would get was in
the biscuit factory.
(v) Asokamitran was struggling to establish himself as a writer when he came across the magazine, 'The Encounter'. He saw
that the editor of 'The Encounter' was Stephen Spender, who was the same poet who had come to Gemini Studios and
had talked about his struggles to become a poet, Asokamitran felt as if he had found a long lost brother who would be
able to relate with Asokamitran's struggles and be sympathetic towards his story.
(vi)Eco is of the opinion that he only gives the impression of doing many things but he is doing the same thing. Through his
academic work and novel, he is pursuing his philosophical interests and so he is able to do many things at the same time.
Also his ability to use empty spaces enhances his creative writing.
11. Answer any two of the following questions in 40-50 words each:
(i) The future of the humankind can get in danger if the emission of carbon- dioxide and other poisonous gases go on in the
same manner. These gases deplete the ozone layer and allow the ultra-violet rays of the sun to enter the earth’s
environment. This causes the rise in temperature of the earth and giving rise to the phenomenon called global warming.
Increased temperature can melt the ice of Antarctica, and cause other environmental problems, thus jeopardizing the
future of human kind.
(ii) The Maharaja wanted to be extremely careful while dealing with the hundredth tiger which was supposed to be the
reason for his death. On encountering the hundredth one, he took a careful aim at the tiger and shot it. When it fell in a
crumpled heap, he was overcome with joy and left the place hastily.
(iii)Humans have been on this Earth for about 12,000 years and have created havoc and ruckus on this Earth. They have
done this by encroaching on nature and establishing cities and megacities. Their increasing population has depleted
natural resources and their callousness towards nature has led to a rise in global temperature.
12. Author: That day I had asked Saheb jokingly that if I opened a school, would he attend it? I was unaware of the fact that I was
unknowingly making a hollow promise to the boy. Has something like this happened to you, Edla?
Edla: Yes, I remember a similar incident. Once a peddler came to our forge and I went to invite him for Christmas Eve. As I saw
him, I could sense fear in his eyes forthwith. Yet, I promised him that he could leave freely after spending Christmas Eve with us.
But I knew that the reason for his fear could either be a robbery or jailbreak, and I realized that I had made a promise that I might
not be able to keep.
Author: What did you do then?
Edla: I fulfilled my promise. I could see that the peddler was a good man who had made some wrong choices in life. I wanted to
give him a chance to start afresh. And I'm glad I did. He left us the next day, but he left behind a letter thanking us for our
kindness. It was a small gesture, but it meant a lot to me.
Author: That's inspiring, Edla. I wish I could have done the same for Saheb. But the reality is that building a school takes time
and resources, and I didn't have either. It's easy to make promises, but it's hard to keep them.

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 Edla: I understand. But sometimes, it's the small gestures that matter. You could have helped Saheb in other ways, like teaching
him some basic skills or introducing him to someone who could help him. The important thing is, to be honest, and sincere in your
intentions.
Author: You're right, Edla. I should have been more honest with Saheb and not made promises that I couldn't keep. I will try to do
better in the future.
Edla: That's all we can do, my dear. Learn from our mistakes and try to do better. Life is a journey, and we're all learning as we go
along.
Author: Thank you for your wise words, Edla. I will keep them in mind.
Edla: You're welcome, my dear. I'm always here if you need someone to talk to.
Author: Thank you, Edla. You're a true friend.
Edla: And so are you, my dear. Take care.
OR
Keats: Beauties of nature are like a boon for us. Tell me about your experiences Jennifer.
Aunt Jennifer: I have always been fascinated by the beauty of nature, especially the tigers. That is why I embroidered the motif
of tigers on a tapestry. My niece (poet Adrienne Rich) described these tigers as bright topaz denizens of a world of green in her
poem. They are fearless and pace in sleek chivalric certainty. To me, they represent strength, courage, and beauty.
Keats: I can see why you find the tigers beautiful. They embody the qualities that you admire. However, beauty is not just about
the external appearance of things. It is also about the emotions and feelings that they evoke in us. In my poem "A Thing of
Beauty," I talk about how beauty has the power to take away our sorrows and provide us with a sense of peace and tranquility. It is
a guiding force that, when accepted and appreciated, enters into one's heart and helps to clear one's path through life. Do you
agree with me?
Aunt Jennifer: Yes, I do. I believe that beauty is not just about the external appearance of things. It is also about the emotions and
feelings that they evoke in us. My tigers represent strength and courage, they also evoke a sense of awe and wonder. They remind
us of the beauty and power of nature.
Keats: Exactly. Beauty can be found in the most unexpected places, and it is up to us to recognize it. Whether it is the beauty of
nature or the beauty of humanistic traits like strength, courage, and kindness, it is important to appreciate and cherish it. As I have
said earlier, nothing but a thing of beauty can only be a perpetual source of joy.
Aunt Jennifer: I completely agree with you, Keats. Beauty is eternal, and it is up to us to recognize and appreciate it.
13. Today I met my childhood friend, Derry, after a very long time and I naturally felt sorry for him and started pouring my words of
sympathy. I could observe his discomfort with my weird (natural for me) treatment and then realised that he must have had to go
through this pain every single day. The actual pain or inconvenience caused by a physical impairment is often less than the sense
of alienation felt by the person with disabilities. We can see so many cases of physical deformities in our day-to-day life. But
when we react sharply over their impairment, the result is troublesome to bear. Take the case of a blind man, when he hears from
someone "What a terrible thing on earth"! Such disheartening remarks hurt the disabled person. He is pained because of this
unintended cruelty. He feels dejected, disappointed, distorted, and alienated from the mainstream of life. He withdraws with a
sense of an inferiority complex. Negative feelings towards life creep in. I realised my friend Derry also suffers the same as
everyone pities him because of his burnt face. He has been subjected to verbal atrocities every single day.
Our attitude towards these people needs to be changed. Disabled persons do not want our sympathy rather they want acceptance.
We must always bear in mind that wounds get healed but bitter comments are never forgotten and leave a permanent scar.
Today, I pledge to not let any sense of pity sink in me whenever I see or meet a person with a disability rather I would try to
connect with them at an equal level and regard them for being brave.
OR
I went to America because of my father because his prime concern was my education, so I was sent to America at the age of 22. I
was there to study surgery and medicine. I was there for eight years and returned to Japan when I was thirty. I became famous not
only as a surgeon but also as a scientist before my father died. But my experience in America was not so good. I found that the
Americans were full of prejudice, and it had been bitter to live in it, knowing himself to be superior to them. An ignorant and dirty
old woman, at last, consented to house me in her miserable home. She was repulsive to me even in her kindness. The only kind
people I found there were one of my American professors and his wife who were anxious to do something for their few foreign
students. I am grateful to him for two reasons, first because he taught me well, and second because I met Hana, my wife, at their
place.

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