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PRE BOARD- I

Class 12 - English Core

Reading skills
1. i. (ii) moulding their personality in the right way
ii. There are two problems which cause great worry to our educationist - the problem of religious and moral instruction in a land
of many faiths and the problem arising out of a large variety of languages.
iii. In terms of education of children, they should be
i. trained to love one another,
ii. to be tender to the lower animals, and
iii. to observe and think right. (any two)
iv. (iv) tender
v. (ii) By teaching them about culture, tradition, and religion
vi. Difficult to teach a diversity of students about a particular culture/religion
vii. By promoting an atmosphere of understanding
By building co-operation among diversities
Building up mutual trust and respect
(any two)
viii. Every student must learn more than one language
Appreciate and respect different religions
ix. (iv) Barren Secularization
x. The two main concerns for educationists mentioned in the text are the challenge of providing religious and moral instruction
in a land with many faiths and the issue arising from the variety of languages spoken.
2. i. The researchers from Michigan gathered the data for their study from a repository of news data
ii. Yes, it is true that public figures have contributed to the propagation of false information by not removing the debunked
misinformation from their social media pages.
iii. B. The use of billboards to spread misinformation needs to be banned.
iv. to evoke a physical reaction, often fear or disgust.
v. A. exhibiting an upward trend
vi. 1. Mischief-People who enjoy seeing falsehoods - they create, propagate
2. Another reason is political; driven by those who want a certain agenda to triumph.
3. And then, there is pure economics. Platforms often use misinformation to make money by click-baiting people.
vii. B. demonstrates
viii. click-baiting
CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS
3. Attempt any one of two (A) or (B), in about 50 world
(i) JP NARAIN HOUSING SOCIETY, RWA, MEERUT
NOTICE
Payment of Installment
15th March 20XX
All the members of JP Narain Housing Society are hereby notified that the due date for the second instalment of
maintenance charges is 31st March 20XX. All the residents are requested to kindly pay the instalment on or before the
due date in RWA office of the society to avoid any inconvenience to RWA. You all are aware of the importance of
these funds. We also seek your opinion regarding the further use of these funds for the betterment of the society.
Anil
Secretary
JP Narain Housing Society
(Meerut)
(ii) INTERACT CLUB, VIDHYAPEET, BENGALURU
NOTICE

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 Awareness Campaign
20th December 20XX
Our club is organising an awareness rally on 29th December 20XX, which is the ‘World Diabetes Day’ from Dr Kalam
Road to Ramanujan Road. All club members and other students are requested to join this rally to create awareness
among people about diabetes. Participants are requested to reach MG Road by 7 AM. Let us commit ourselves to this
campaign for a healthy lifestyle and a better future.

Karuna
(Secretary)
4. Attempt any of the two, in about 50 words.
(i) C-102
Pusa Road
Nirmaan Nagar
2 February, 2023
Dear Vijay,
Thank you so much for inviting me to your party to celebrate your admission to the prestigious Management Institute. I
am genuinely thrilled for you and would love to be a part of your celebrations. I will be there at your party on Friday,
20th February 2023, at 8:00 p.m., at your residence. I am eagerly looking forward to meeting you and celebrating your
success.
Thank you once again for inviting me.
Warm regards,
Manoj/Meena
(ii) 23, Yojna Vihar,
Delhi
10 Jan 2019.
My dear Girish,
I have much pleasure in inviting you to post a selection party after my admission to DTU. Reach my residence at 7.30
p.m. on 16 Jan 2019 to join my family and friends in my moment of joy.
Yours truly,
Anuj
5. Attempt any of the two, in about 120- 150 words.
(i) 5/31 Bengaluru Cantt,
Bengaluru-560008
1st March, 20XX
The Editor,
The Hindu,
Bengaluru-560001
Sir,
Subject: Unhygienic conditions in trains
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I wish to draw the attention of the General Manager, Southern Railway
and the concerned authorities towards the prevailing unhygienic conditions in the trains.
Recently when I was travelling from Bengaluru city to Vasco aboard the Vasco Express, I found that the coach was
infested with cockroaches. On further observation, l found that all the coaches also had rodents problem. Seeing all this
was very disgusting. It was hard to sit watching the cockroaches and rodents running here and there. Moreover, the
toilets in the train were not clean. The canteen team and their uniform stank, the utensils used for serving beverages were
dirty and worn out; you would rather starve the journey if you didn’t pack food for the journey. It was painful to see
railway labourers working on the tracks for a living knowing that the tracks were full of human waste. India claims to
have considerable high technologies but no effort has been made to improve the lavatory system. The foreign tourists
travelling with us were very disappointed and were highly critical of the hygiene situation in our country. I wonder how
many thousand commuters have suffered in silence.
The unhygienic conditions need to be checked soon, as they are a health hazard. Regular monitoring is required. A
special agency should be appointed for this task.

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 I hope my letter would find a suitable space in your newspaper and the authorities make a note of the situation and take
remedial action.
Yours sincerely,
Saroj
(ii) 14, Model Town
Delhi
3rd March 2014
The General Manager
JW Marriott
New Delhi
Sir,
Subject: Job application for the position of the chief chef
This is in reference to your advertisement in The Hindu dated March 15, 2014 for an experienced chef. I hereby wish to
apply for the same in your reputed organization.
I have been working with organizations of international repute for the last seven years. At present, I am working with
Radisson Hotels, Gurgaon as a Senior Chef. I believe that I have the skills, creativity and qualifications required to excel
in the role. I would like to bring my enthusiasm for creating new dishes to your hotel.
Please find attached my bio-data for the purpose. I would appreciate the chance to discuss my abilities and your menus,
and explain how I could contribute to your restaurant's success.
I thank you in anticipation of an early response!
Yours truly,
Arti
BIO-DATA
Name - Arti
Father's Name - Mr Daksh Pandey
Date of Birth - 24th September 1989
Address - 14, Model Town, Delhi
Phone - 91XXXXXXXX
Educational Qualification
A) M.Sc in Culinary Arts, HM College, Delhi (2005-2007)
B) B.Sc.in Hotel Administration, IHM, Kolkata (2002-2005)
Experience - Working as a Senior Chef Radisson Hotels, Gurgaon for the past 2 years
Interpersonal Skills -
a. Excellent communication skills
b. Team player, sincere
c. Knowledge of different cuisine
d. Very effective in maintaining standards of food quality through active observation of dishes and direct supervision of
special recipes
e. Experienced in interviewing candidates for kitchen positions
Languages known - English, Hindi and Gujarati
Marital Status - Unmarried
References
A. Mr Deepak Chautaliya Manager, F&B Operations. The Radisson, Gurgaon
B. Dr. Krishna Chand Rai Director IHM, Kolkata.
6. Attempt any of the two, in about 120-150 words.
(i) Mushroom Growth of Slums in Big Cities
by Komal
In almost all big cities in the country, there is a mushroom growth of slums where people are living in inhuman
conditions. Slums arise from extensive urban growth. Unchecked land prices and unaffordable housing has forced the
poor to search for informal solutions, which has resulted in mushrooming of slums and squatter settlements.
Slums are largely inhabited by the poor and socially weak sections of society, which comprise heterogenous and
ethically multi-racial groups. People here live in unhygienic and congested places, devoid of basic necessities for a
healthy life like proper drainage, water supply and sanitation. It is because the local administrations always fail to

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 provide urban civic amenities and sewage facilities to these slum areas.
The authorities need to seriously deal with this incessant growth of slums. The best way to deal with this problem of
slums in cities would be to stop the migration of landless labourers from rural areas to the urban areas by providing
employment avenues in villages. Making provision for affordable housing for these emigrants may also prevent the
coming up of slums.
(ii) Chlorine Gas Leak Causes Panic in Local Factory
By reporter: Sonali Sharma
Meerut, September 11, 2024
A major chlorine gas leak occurred yesterday at a chemical plant located just outside the city, causing widespread
panic and significant health concerns among the local residents. The incident took place around 3:00 PM at XYZ
Chemical Plant, situated in the industrial area on the outskirts of Meerut.
According to initial reports, the leak was caused by a failure in the cooling system, which led to an increase in pressure
within the storage tank. This pressure buildup eventually caused the tank to rupture, releasing a large quantity of
chlorine gas into the atmosphere. Chlorine gas, known for its toxic properties, can cause severe respiratory issues and
other health complications upon inhalation.
Emergency response teams were quick to arrive at the scene, evacuating the plant and surrounding areas. Medical
teams treated over 50 individuals for symptoms ranging from mild respiratory distress to severe chemical burns.
Unfortunately, two workers who were in close proximity to the leak succumbed to their injuries.
The financial impact of the incident is still being assessed, but preliminary estimates suggest that the factory may face
losses amounting to several crores due to halted production and damage to equipment. The factory has been
temporarily shut down, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the leak and to assess the
extent of the damage. Authorities have assured the public that measures are being taken to prevent such incidents in
the future.
Residents are advised to stay indoors and keep windows closed until the air quality improves. The local administration
has assured the public that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure their safety.
LITERATURE
7. Read the following Extracts and answer the question for any one of the qiven two A Or B
(i) i. (C) The brutal wind bullied the tree.
ii. (C) to do business.
iii. The people who put up the roadside stand are not begging for charity; instead, they are trying to earn a living by
selling goods to support themselves.
iv. The word 'pathetically' reflects the poor condition of the roadside stand.
v. False.
vi. Fled.
(ii) i. tigers
ii. heart of stone (metaphor has been used)
iii. the hunters
iv. dominating
v. confidence and gentleness
vi. (1) and (3)
8. Read the following Extracts and answer the question for any one of the given Two A Or B
(i) i. All of these
ii. Wonder
iii. Gondwana
iv. Antarctica
(ii) 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.

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 9. Read the following Extracts and answer the question for any one of the given Two A Or B
(i) i. The sadness of not meeting Danny
ii. fly out and slam the door
iii. Geoff's disappointed face
iv. envisaged
v. c. She felt happy that she would not have to face her father upon reaching home.
vi. would doubt her and disbelieve what she said.
(ii) i. Pig iron to be ready to put on anvil
ii. By using a long iron bar
iii. a long shirt and a pair of wooden shoes.
iv. Anvil
v. The Rattrap,
vi. (1) is true but (2) is false.
10. Answer any five of the following six question in 40 to 50 words each.
(i) After Prussia took over Alsace-Lorraine, a decree was passed that only German would be taught in the schools and not
French. M. Hamel was a French teacher and that day was going to be his last French lesson at the school. So he dressed
in his best Sunday clothes to mark this special occasion.
(ii) The poem 'Keeping Quiet' teaches us to take out some time from our busy schedules to introspect ourselves. It also
teaches us to stop being self-centered. It believes in the adage 'Live and let Live'. The world would be a much better and
happier place to live in if we follow the principles of unity, harmony and brotherhood.
(iii)Gandhiji decided to go to Muzzafarpur before Champaran because he wanted to obtain complete information about the
condition of the peasants from the lawyers who frequently represented the peasants in courts.
(iv)Unlike various other celebrities who express a strong dislike for interviews and consider it an encroachment upon their
privacy, Umberto Eco seems to kind of enjoy giving interviews considering the spirited manner in which he answers the
questions put forth to him by the interviewer, Mukund Padmanabhan. Eco readily and truthfully answers all the
questions in the most humble and sincere manner, delving into details, thus revealing the fact that he actually does not
mind sharing his experiences with others.
(v) In the story "Deep Water" by William Douglas, he decided to go to the YMCA pool to learn to swim because it was
considered safer compared to the Yakima River, which was known to be treacherous and had claimed many lives. The
YMCA pool was shallow at the beginning, making it an ideal place for beginners. Douglas believed it would be a good
and safe environment for him to overcome his fear of water and learn to swim with confidence.
(vi)The title 'Lost Spring' conveys how millions of children in India lose the best season that is 'spring' of their lives which is
childhood because of poverty. Their life is lost because of hardships in which they are involved to earn their livelihood.
11. Answer any two of following three question in 40 to 50 words each.
(i) 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.
(ii) Dr. Sadao was not sent to war along with the troops because he was attending to General Takima, who had suffered
several heart attacks. The general did not believe in any other doctors because they were trained by Germans and in his
opinion, Germans were ruthless. Also, Dr. Sadao was exceptional in terms of his medical knowledge and was the only
'eligible' enough to operate the general.
(iii)Derry experienced a profound sense of self-doubt and isolation due to his physical handicap and disfigured face. He
found it challenging to be in the presence of others as they constantly served as a reminder of his perceived
unattractiveness. Consequently, he chose to distance himself from social interactions, believing that his appearance
rendered him unworthy of affection and acceptance. Thus, he adopted a reclusive lifestyle.
12. Answer any ONE of following TWO question in 120to 150 words each.
(i) Mukesh dared to dream of a different life and decided not to pursue his family business of bangle making. This was
because he no longer wanted to live life in abject poverty. He not only was aware about the condition of his family but
also observed the miseries around him. So, he decided not to accept his life of misery in the name of destiny. He dreamt
of a better future despite the fact that he was born in a poverty-ridden family in the caste of bangle makers. He wanted to
break free from the vicious circle of sahukars and middlemen and carve a new beginning for himself by becoming a
motor mechanic. He knew that the chances of his success were bleak, but he also knew what it was like to work in glass
furnaces that were neither well-lit nor well-ventilated. They were dingy places with high temperatures. He had seen

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 poverty, miserable health conditions, and a life without any amenities, not even the basic ones. He had observed that the
youngsters were weighed down by the pressure of their parents to follow the family business and had forgotten to dream
of an alternative world. So Mukesh's dream of going to a garage and learning to be a motor-mechanic was an attempt to
break free from the mind-numbing toil.
(ii) The poet smiles as she bids farewell to her mother and assures her that they would meet again. As she looks at her
mother, who looks pale and weak due to old age, her heart is pained to think that her mother might not live long. She
smiles, but her smile is only an effort to cover up the hidden fear and pain in her heart. It is a smile put on deliberately to
hide her tears.
Her situation is quite ironical. Though she tells her mother that she'll see her soon, she doubts if she will ever see her
alive again. The repetition of the word 'smile' shows that it is a long and cheerful one. The smile is also significant
because it must have comforted both the mother and the daughter and kindled in them the hope that the mother would
survive long enough for the two to meet again.
13. Answer any ONE of following TWO question in 120to 150 words each.
(i) I have no apprehensions regarding the humanistic and professional traits of Dr. Sadao but I was distraught at his decision
of saving the American soldier. It was so because being the caretaker of their children I was very much attached to them
and what exactly worried me was the thought of what would happen to the children if their father was found out as a
“traitor.” I regard Sadao as an excellent surgeon and a human being but I will always bear this grievance against him.
That day not only I but the gardener and other staff too stood against our master’s shocking empathy for the enemy. I
had no qualms in expressing my prejudice against the American prisoner through my refusal in following my master's
order of washing the prisoner. Even Hana's words couldn't convince me. We warned Sadao and Hana that they were
taking a bad risk. When they did not pay any heed to our suggestion then we all left their place telling them that we
would not stay any longer if the American prisoner lived there. Although I had to take this decision reluctantly because I
was very attached to the kids.
Later when we rejoined our duties at Sadao’s house I used Sulphur to disinfect the room used by the American.
(ii) I still cherish the stroll from school to home that I enjoyed during my childhood. My home was hardly a ten-minute walk
from my school. But it used to take almost half an hour for me to reach my home because I was riveted by all the fun
and games in the streets. I used to see new or sometimes strange things happening there, and then there were the shops
and the bazaar that I loved to see. Sometimes there would be a performing monkey or a snake charmer. Other times there
would be the cyclist who had not got off his bike for three days. There were the spinning wheels. The Maariyaata temple
was a great attraction. There used to be all sorts of shops and stalls. There used to be a hunter gypsy with a lemur in a
cage, and people selling needles, clay pots, and instruments for cleaning ears. There used to be some political party
arranging mikes. At times there I got to see a puppet or a magic show. There used to be coffee clubs in the bazaar. Some
people could be seen sitting in front of the shops, chopping onions. Then, according to the season, there used to be
people selling fruits, sweets, tasty fried snacks, payasam, halwa, boiled tamarind seeds, and iced lollies.

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