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VELAMMAL BODHI CAMPUS

TERM-II
Class-x
FIRST-50% PORTION EXAMINATION-2022
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE -184
Answer key
READING(1X5=5)
1.a)a retired civil engineer
b) cold desert
c). Ladakh is a cold desert at 3000-3500 meters ,annual rainfall rate of 50mm
d). climate change
e). Glaciers provide water in the months of April/May which is crucial for
irrigation
READING-1X5-5
2.a)a. vultures
b. The beak to scoop from the dead bodies of the animals and wide wing span
to be able to move in the air for a longer time.
c. killed by a drug called diclofenac
d. Vultures serve an important role in the ecological cycle: processing dead
bodies of animals.
e. They also need an abundance of prey species since they rely more on chance
than their own hunting skills to eat
SECTION B - WRITING AND GRAMMAR(10 marks)

LETTER OR ANALYTICAL PARAGRAPH-5 MARKS

3.Cambridge Senior Secondary School


Noida
18 September 20XX
The Sales Manager
Orient Blackson
Noida
Dear Sir
Subject: Supply of books for the School Library
Please refer to your quotations and booklist dated 2 September 20XX. I am pleased to place an order
for the following books for the current session.

Name Class Quantity

1. First Flight (English) 10 30

2. Footprints Without Feet 10 30

3. The Story of My Life by Helen Keller 10 25

4. Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank 10 25

You are requested to send the above books as per the terms and conditions at
the earliest. I do hope and expect the books will reach us in good condition,
well–bound and packed properly, and the discounts offered in the past shall be
applicable this year too.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully
Rakesh

3A LETTER-FORMAT-1

CONTENT-3

FLUENCY-1

ACCURACY-1
3 B.3marks for content  2 marks for expression (1 mark-grammatical accuracy,
appropriate words and spellings + 1 mark-cohesion via connecting ideas, logical
progression & coherence through relevance of ideas and style)
GRAMMAR

4.Incorrect word -Correct word (1x3-3)


(a) a- the
(b) or -and
(c) has- is

5.a)When she was leaving for Mumbai(1x2-2)


b)That she would leave immediately after the examination.

SECTION C- LITERATURE (20 marks)

Answer the following questions in 30-40 words each.


(ANY SIX)(2x6=12)
a)How do we get to know that the makers of bread still exist?
Answer:
The narrator states that the eaters of loaves might have vanished but the makers
are still there. He further says that those age old, time tested furnaces still exist
and the fire in the furnaces had not yet been extinguished.
b)Why didn’t Valli want to talk to the elderly woman?
Answer:
The elderly woman was wearing ugly earrings and was chewing betel nut. The
betel juice was about to seep out of her mouth. Valli found all this repulsive and
hence did not wanted to talk to her
c)Justify how ‘Animals’ by Walt Whitman is a criticism of mankind and its
ways.
human beings seem to have dropped/ shed their values/virtues/attributes ▪
human society blemished by ego, hypocrisy, hatred, materialism, fake display ▪
profusion of complaints, race for greed and lack of contentment ▪ the poet
wishes to leave the human world and join animals as he finds them better than
humans (a testimony)
d)Comment on the tone of the speaker when she says ‘Will you please look at
me when I’m speaking to you, Amanda!’
exasperated ▪ irritated ▪ frustrated ▪ annoyed Or words with similar meanings
e) What rare achievement did Richard manage at the age of twenty-two?
Answer:
Richard had a rare honour at the age of twenty-two. He wrote an article with his
friend about a theory of how cells work. The article was published in the
scientific journal ‘Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.’ No one
had this achievement at such a young age before him.

f)Do you think M Loisel had an enjoyable evening at the ball? Give reasons for
your answer
Mme Loisel was the centre of attention at the ball. Her beauty, her grace, her
joy and the gorgeous smile captivated all. Men sought to be presented to her.
She danced happily at her conquest of all.
g)How has the Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery recognised in modern
India?
Answer:
The Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery has been recognised by awarding
the Coorg Regiment with the most number of gallantry awards. Besides, the
Coorgis are the only Indians allowed to carry firearms without a licence.
i)Why was the Baker’s furnace essential in a traditional Goan village? CBSE
2010
Answer:
Different kinds of breads are important during the different occasions. Bolinhas
had to be prepared during Christmas and other festivals. The mothers used to
prepare sandwiches on the occasion of their daughter’s engagement. So, the
baker’s furnace was essential.

7.Answer ANY TWO of the following in about 120 words each.(4X2=8)


a)According to the text, Assam is said to be ‘tea country’. Do you believe that
Assam has some of the best plantations in the world that makes it a unique
country?
Answer:
In India, some of the best plantations like tea and coffee are grown in huge
quantities. India is also a home to many spices like haldi and while Assam is
home to tea, Coorg is home to coffee. Others which are grown exclusively in
India and exported to various countries. These plantations make India a unique
country which has not just traditional spices and beverage plants growing within
it but also follows traditional agricultural practices.
b)Age is not a barrier when it comes to doing something different and great.
Which characteristics of Valli help her achieve the wonder of visiting the town
at such a tender age?
Answer:
In today’s era, age is no more a barrier. Children are doing wonders at a very
young age. Same goes with Valli. At an age of 8 years, Valli was able to pursue
her dream all alone by travelling in the bus to town. She was no different from
others, except that she had certain characteristics that made her fulfil her
dreams. Valli was a very confident and a bold girl. She had a knowledge of
proper planning and execution. She controlled her wishes to save money for the
bus ride. Also, she was a very good observer and learner. All these qualities
made her realise the dream of visiting the town. Hence, one should always
remember that there is no age to learn and experience new things.

c)What are the values required to become a successful scientist like Richard
Ebright? Elaborate with reference to the lesson ‘The Making of a Scientist’.
Answer:
Curiosity to know more and a motivation to find reasons for existence of
anything or any phenomena are necessary for becoming a successful scientist.
The urge to know more develops the scientific aptitude in a person. At a very
young age, Ebright became competitive by participating in various county fairs.
He never lost hope and kept on trying to do better. In addition to curiosity and
motivation, Ebright displayed the qualities of hard work, sincerity,
determination and patience. He also accepted failure and success in the right
spirit. Thus, he became a successful scientist.

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