Beaconhouse School System

Garden Town Campus - Senior School

Session 2023-24

SUMMER PACK – CLASS 8C

NAME: ________________________________

CLASS/ SECTION: _____________________

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

 The summer pack homework must be completed by every student of the class.
 Homework will be checked and marks will be added to BEAMS as students’ first graded
assignment in the AY 2024-25.
 The students are required to complete summer pack homework of all subjects and submit it
on time. The certificates of completion will be awarded to the ones who will submit the
complete summer pack on time.
 It is mandatory for the students opting for Business group in O level to submit the
homework of Accounting, Business Studies, Economics and Commerce from Section II.
 It is mandatory for the students opting for Pure Science group in O level to submit the
homework of Biology, Chemistry and Physics from Section II.
 It is mandatory for the students opting for Computer Science group in O level to submit the
homework of Computer Science, Chemistry and Physics from Section II.
 Use loose sheets or assignment papers to write down answers of the given questions if space
is not given in few sections.
 Homework must be done neatly on the loose sheets or assignment sheets.
 Neat and labelled diagrams must be drawn where required.
 The homework must be submitted in a folder or button file’ tagged with full name, class and
section to the admin office of SENIOR SCHOOL by Wednesday, 7th August 2024 for
evaluation.
 Please revert back to your subject teacher for any ambiguity.
 Keep a tab on the GCR for the latest updates and resources.

Regards,

School Administration
 SUBJECT CODES FOR O LEVELS
Sr # Subject CAIE Completion Description
Code Time Paper Type Marks Weightage
1 Accounting 7707 3 Years P1 Multiple Choice 35 30%
P2 Structured 100 70%
2 Additional Mathematics 4037 3 Years P1 Structured 80 50%
P2 Structured 80 50%
3 Biology 5090 3 years P1 Multiple Choice 40 30%
P2 Theory 80 50%
P4 ATP 40 20%
4 Business Studies 7115 3 Years P1 Theory (Structured) 50 50%
P2 Theory (Structured) 50 50%
5 Chemistry 5070 3 Years P1 Multiple Choice 40 30%
P2 Theory 80 50%
P4 ATP 40 20%
6 Computer Science 2210 3 Years P1 Computer System 75 50%
P2 Algorithms, 75 50%
programming, logic

7 Commerce 7100 2 years P1 Multiple choice 40 30%

P2 Structured 80 70%
8 Economics 2281 3 Years P1 Multiple choice 30 30%
P2 Structured 90 70%
9 English 1123 3 Years P1 Reading 50 50%
P2 Writing 50 50%
10 Environmental Management 5014 2 years P1 Theory 80 50%
P2 Management in 80 50%
context

Global perspective 0457 2 years P1 Written Exam 70 35%

11 P2 Individual Report 60 30%
P3 Team Project 70 35%
12 Islamiyat 2058 2 years P1 Structured 50 50%
P2 Structured 50 50%
13 Mathematics 4024 3 Years P1 Non-Calculator 100 50%
P2 Calculator 100 50%
14 Pakistan Studies 2059 2 Years P1 History 75 50%
P2 Geography 75 50%
Physics 5054 3 Years P1 Multiple Choice 40 30%
15 P2 Theory 80 50%
P4 ATP 40 20%
16 Urdu (first Language) 3247 3 Years P1 Reading and writing 50 50%
P2 Texts 50 50%
17 Urdu (Second Language) 3248 3 Years P1 Reading and writing 50 50%
P2 Grammar, writing and 50 50%
translation

18 Translation of the Holy Quran Local 3 Years Single Single Paper 50 100%
 ENGLISH
Comprehension Practice

Grammar Hunt

Writing Tasks

Vocabulary Enhancement

Twitter Tweet!

Lights, Camera , Action!

Band Descriptor
A* 80- 99
A 70-79
B 60-69
C 50-59
D 40-49
U Ungraded
Marks shall be awarded in line with:

● the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptions for the question
● the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptions for the
question.
● the standard of response required by the student as exemplified by the
standardizationscripts
Band Descriptor:
● A* = All homework is done according to the criteria mentioned. No mistakes, neat work,
and an immaculate presentation
● All homework is done according to the criteria mentioned. No or few mistakes, neat work,
and a presentable presentation
● B: More than half the homework is done according to the criteria mentioned. No mistakes,
neat work, and an orderly presentation
● Half the homework is done according to the criteria mentioned. No or few mistakes, neat
work, and a tidy presentation
● D = Less than half the homework is done according to the criteria mentioned. Many
mistakes with untidy presentation
● U = Holiday homework not submitted.
 Comprehension Practice
Read the passage and answer the questions given below.

Climate change: one person’s view on causes and

consequences

While climate change is a reality familiar to all of us, those aged 35 or younger will have experienced
average global temperatures rising every year of their lives. These increases are harmful to our planet
and are almost always the result of human behaviour. So, what are the possible causes and
consequences of climate change?
2 One cause is that industrialised countries rely on fossil fuels – fuels formed from the remains 5
of dead animals and plants – notably, coal, oil and natural gas. This means that excessive amounts of
harmful gases are pumped skywards every day, dangerous substances pouring
out as plumes of smoke from factory chimneys. Individuals also contribute to climate change in their
own homes as they produce greenhouse gases in the domestic gas and oil boilers
that provide their hot water and keep their houses at the desired temperature. Homeowners 10
should be encouraged to switch to sustainable heat sources such as solar panels. Many countries, for
example Germany, are leading the way here.
3 Trees are our most effective weapon in combatting climate change and they do this in two ways: they help to
remove the harmful gas carbon dioxide from the air, and they also release beneficial oxygen into it. However,
trees are frequently cut down to make way for ever-increasing industrial 15
complexes and the sprawling cities that support them. Another possible factor in climate change is animal
farming because grazing animals emit the greenhouse gas methane from their digestive systems. Of
course, animals are an excellent source of food, but we all need to think about reducing our meat
consumption to help in the fight against climate change. In order to
ensure higher levels of output for less money, modern farming methods sometimes use toxic 20
pesticides which release vast quantities of greenhouse gases into the earth’s atmosphere.
4 Emissions from planes, released high into the atmosphere, stay there for a long time, triggering chemical
reactions that heat the planet and cause further climate change. Furthermore, in
recent times, there has been a sharp rise in the number of flights taken, linked to both the increased affluence
in some parts of the world, and the advent of budget airlines. Travellers 25
should choose airlines which have committed to reducing carbon emissions by, for example, switching to
electrification, although this is currently unsuitable for flights over 1500 kilometres. Travelling in polluting
vehicles such as petrol and diesel cars produces unacceptable levels of dangerous emissions which
contribute to climate change.
5 There are many serious consequences of climate change. One of these is that, as the earth 30
gets warmer, ice is melting on, for example, mountain glaciers and the ice sheets covering
Antarctica and Greenland. Since glaciers store around 75% of the earth’s fresh water, thesupply of
drinking water for human and animal consumption is decreasing in many parts of the world,
including Peru, China and India. Ironically, it is just as the supplies of drinking
water in these countries are decreasing that the population is increasing. Flooding is another 35
serious effect of climate change: melted ice flows into our oceans and, when the ocean levels
rise, the excess water pours into coastal areas. As the Earth’s surface warms up, so too do the depths of
the oceans and, although this may sound attractive to holiday makers, there are serious consequences.
Seafood stocks dwindle, devastating for the millions of people who
rely on our oceans for their food or livelihood. 40
6 Other wildlife and their habitats are affected in an adverse way; for example, one species of Antarctic
penguin has suffered a population decrease of 90% and polar bears are in danger of extinction.
Conversely, some creatures, many of which carry dangerous or even fatal diseases, thrive in higher
global temperatures and their numbers multiply. Some species of
mosquito are increasing, and the booming population of bark beetles that feeds on spruce 45
and pine trees has devastated millions of forested acres in the USA. Extreme weather events caused by
climate change – such as fires, tornadoes and exceptional heatwaves which are especially dangerous
for babies, children and elderly people – are now on the increase. We all looked on helplessly as bush
fires raged through many parts of Australia in recent times.

Q .Read Passage , Climate change: one person’s view on causes and consequences, andanswer all the
questions below.

1 (a) Notes
Identify and write down what are the causes of climate change, and the consequences of climate
change, according to the writer.
USE MATERIAL FROM PARAGRAPHS 2 TO 6 INCLUSIVE
At this stage, you do not need to use your own words. Use note form. To help you get started, the first
point in each section of notes is done for you. You may find it helpful to use bullet points when listing
the content points.

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Causes of climate
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 (b) Summary
Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the causes of climate change, and the consequences of
climate change, according to the writer.
Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing
which is relevant, well organized and easy to follow.
Your summary must be in continuous writing (not note form). You are advised to writebetween 150
and 180 words, including the 10 words given below.
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 Read the passage and answer the questions given below.

Plastic
1 Plastic was hailed as a wonder product when it was invented, but nowadays we realise there are
problems associated with it. Probably the main problem until recent years was the lack of awareness
about the threats it posed to our planet, threats which were unexplored because
of plastic’s low cost, convenience and durability. Furthermore, there was a lack of knowledge
of just how many products would be made of plastic; who would have thought that chewing 5
gum, paper clips, light bulbs and some so-called paper cups contained plastic?
2 Because most plastic is durable, it disappears, or degrades, very slowly as its chemical ingredients
make it resistant to many natural processes of degradation. In the sea, for example, a plastic cup takes
50 years to degrade, and a disposable nappy takes 450, while a
plastic fishing line takes an amazing 600 years to degrade. Plastic is very difficult to get rid of: 10
burning it increases carbon emissions, as most burning plastic emits toxic fumes, and burying it in
landfill sites takes up space in an already overcrowded planet.
3 It was estimated in 2019 that, every year, so much plastic flows into the world’s oceans that by 2025
there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish, in terms of weight. Plastic kills marine
life in many ways. Fish become entangled in plastic nets and are choked by plastic bags; 15
other sea creatures die because they mistake plastic for food and swallow it. Endangeredspecies
like some types of turtles are particularly vulnerable and risk extinction because of ocean plastic.
Incredibly, such plastic has even been found lying on uninhabited Pacific
islands and trapped in Arctic ice. Furthermore, although there is currently no real evidence,
there is concern that plastic ingested by sea-life might make its way into the human food 20
chain and turn up on our own plates.
4 One solution to the problem of plastic is to recycle it, although recycling has its critics who claim
that the best solution is not to create waste in the first place; they say that recycling is no more than an
escape route for cowardly governments and lazy consumers. Increasingly,
various types of companies are tackling the problem by not using plastic packaging: more 25
and more supermarkets use paper wrappers for food products, and one large multinational technology
firm has switched from plastic to paper packaging of its smart phones and tablets. Stores in some
countries, for example Germany and the United Kingdom, charge customers for plastic bags, with the
money raised being donated to charity. This charging policy has led to
a drastic reduction in our use of plastic bags and in fact the number used in UK supermarkets 30
dropped by 80% in the four years after the charge was introduced. Some manufacturing firms are
switching from making their products entirely from plastic to using a combination of plastic and other
sustainable materials or avoiding plastic altogether.
5 International environmental agencies, for example Greenpeace, target businesses with a
poor record in plastic use, and call on governments to act. In turn, some governments – such 35
as those of Canada, the UK and Taiwan – have implemented laws to reduce plastic by, for example,
prohibiting the use of microbeads, which are tiny manufactured plastic particles used in personal care
products such as shower gels, skin creams and lotions. A single shower
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Because it attracts so many tourists, Indonesia, which is a beautiful country, has successfully 40
introduced a tourist tax; the money raised is used to clean up litter, much of it plastic.
6 The battle against plastic is also being fought by individual people, who consciously reduce the
amount of plastic coming into their homes. This might be through using soap instead
of shower gels in plastic bottles, or bamboo toothbrushes instead of plastic ones, carrying
re-usable cloth bags to the shops, or posting their views on social media platforms. In some 45
parts of the world, voluntary groups have sprung up; their aim is to remove plastic and other rubbish which
is littering beaches and countryside. Although they achieve little from a global perspective, they make some
small impact and, perhaps more importantly, draw attention to
the environmental dangers posed by plastic.

Q.Read Passage , Plastic and answer all the questions below.

1 (a) Notes
Identify and write down the problems associated with plastic, and possible solutions to the problems,
as outlined in the passage.
USE MATERIAL FROM THE WHOLE PASSAGE.
At this stage, you do not need to use your own words. Use note form. To help you get started, the first
point in each section of notes is done for you. You may find it helpful to use bullet points when listing
the content points.

Content Points
the problems associated with plastic
• lack of awareness about the threats it posed
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(b) Summary
Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the problems associated with plastic, and
possible solutions to the problems, as outlined in the passage.
Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing
which is relevant, well organized and easy to follow.
Your summary must be in continuous writing (not note form). You are advised to writebetween 150
and 180 words, including the 10 words given below.
Begin your summary as follows:
A problem with plastic has been lack of awareness about .......................................................
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 Read the passage and answer the questions given below.

The Otter
(The passage describes an incident which happened while Hetta and her brother, called Will, spent some of their
long summer holidays at their aunt’s house.)
1 It was a long train ride to my aunt’s house and Will read for most of the way. I amused myself by
staring out of the window and making up stories about Moonblossom, the fairy I had invented as my
companion. I was not quite seven and was used to being ignored by Will, but I didn’t mind. It’s hard
to convey quite how special he was to me but as a small child
I would have done anything for him. 5
2 I’ve never met anyone who cared quite as passionately as Will did about the people and things
dear to him. Will was protective of me and would have fought anyone who tried to harm me.
Besides being so valiant – or that’s how it seemed to me – Will had initiative. This was shown when
we had been at my aunt’s house less than a day and Will found a place
for us to swim. While the river near the house was good enough for catching fish, it was too 10
shallow for swimming. But, downriver, the water ran deeper. We would swim, said Will, near a castle
he had found that stood about five miles further down.
3 Will carried me on his back part of the long way to the castle. At a bend in the river, underhis
direction, we constructed a dam out of some of the rocks which had made the track very
difficult to negotiate. After our swim we were sitting on the bank, enjoying the warmth of the 15
sun, when we heard the loud barking of dogs downstream. Will jumped up, pointing at the small round
head of a creature swimming for its life.
4 It was the first time I’d seen an otter, though I recognised what it was. Confused by the barking
dogs chasing it and by its own sense of peril, the otter began desperately scrambling
over our dam, its paws slipping. Will grabbed his towel and waded downstream. I saw him 20
wrap the towel round his hands, making a kind of sling, and lean down and lift something out of the
water. He hurried back, with a towelled bundle in his arms.
5 The otter lay quite docile, shuddering from time to time and rolling back its lips to exposepink
gums. A rank smell of fear was exuding from its damp pelt. The dogs, by now sensing
defeat, had run off. Will, who was kneeling under a tree nursing the otter, said its paw was 25
badly damaged. I began to cry. Will snapped at me. ‘Be quiet, Hetta. We don’t need crybabies,’ he said. I was
indeed quiet because Will had a temper and I was scared of rousing
it. Swaddled in the towel, the poor creature occasionally made a high-pitched crying sound.
But the chase and the pain must have depleted its instinct to struggle and the creature
became calm and still. Moreover, Will had that touch with animals which made them sense 30
they were in safe hands, although from time to time the damp little body made frantic twitches and
jerks.
6 Will carried the otter back to the house and offered him mashed sardines from a tin, which he
spurned in disgust. When our uncle came home, he drove Will to the vet with the otter. I
stayed behind but all I wanted was to know what was happening at the vet’s; my kind aunt 35
played a card game with me, although games bored her. In fact, the game bored me too – but our
mother had raised us with a strict regard for manners and I knew to pretend I was enjoying myself.
After a while my aunt said, ‘Hetta, life is just too awful sometimes, don’t you think?’ I’ve always
remembered this because I was grateful to her for talking to me like that.
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7 When the others came back, they reported that Will had held the poor creature in the towelwhile the
vet injected him with an antibiotic, cleaned the wound and put a splint and bandage around the injured
paw. His eyes had been open but glazed. When the vet opened the cage he made no effort to escape.
He was to stay there overnight, but the vet assured us that the
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Read Passage , The Otter and answer all the questions below.From
paragraph 1
3 (a) Hetta tells us that she’s ‘not quite seven’. What evidence is there to show this?
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4 (a) ‘Besides being so valiant…Will had initiative.’ What does this tell us about Hetta’s impression of
Will? Answer in your own words.
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(b) Why did Will have to go five miles to find a place to swim?
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5 Give two reasons why Will carried Hetta on his back.
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6 (a) The otter was ‘Confused by the barking dogs chasing it and by its own sense of peril’. Explain in your
own words the effect of the barking dogs on the otter.
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7 (a) What did Hetta think would happen if she kept crying?
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8 Both the aunt and Hetta were ‘bored’ playing the card game.
(i) Why did the aunt play?
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For each of the words or phrases below, circle the letter (A, B, C or D) which has the same meaning
that the word or phrase has in the passage.
(a) passionately (line 6)
A quickly B clearly C lovingly D strongly
(b) for its life (line 17)
A to enjoy itself B to save itself C to convince itself D to hurt itself
(c) rank (line 24)
A bad B graded C faint D growing
(d) spurned (line 34)
A twisted B enjoyed C rejected D tolerated
(e) glazed (line 43)
A unhappy B shiny C unfocused D stony
10 Re-read paragraph 5, which contains expressions telling us about (a) how Hetta’s brother spoke to her, and
(b) the otter.
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• the meaning of each expression as it is used in the passage
• the effect of each expression as it is used in the passage.
(a) Will ‘snapped’ at me (line 26)
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Cinemas and Streaming
1 The advent of television more than seventy years ago was seen by many as a threat to cinemas but
cinemas fought back. Nowadays cinemas are under attack again, this time from streaming services,
which provide films on-demand through internet providers. So, which is better: cinemas or
streaming?
2 The cinema has many attractions. Huge screens make the film come alive in a way impossible 5on a
television; cinema screens are between 10 and 30 metres wide and up to 10 metres high, and this contributes
to the audience's enjoyment. A feature called ‘surround sound’ enriches
the depth of sound reproduction, whether dialogue, music or special effects; in particular, speakers
behind the listener create the sensation of sound coming from all directions.
Modern cinemas are sometimes furnished with reclining seats, pillows and blankets, making 10
the experience comfortable and even luxurious.

3 The shared experience of being part of an audience also enhances a trip to the cinema, as
everyone is not only individually but also collectively immersed in the film as the plot unfolds,
and themes and characters develop. Going to the cinema with family and friends
makes for a memorable evening or afternoon out – although avoid the temptation to buy too 15
many unhealthy snacks in the foyer! Watching films at home lends itself to interruptions – the doorbell
rings, dinner has to be served, the children squabble. But watching a film in a cinema offers total escapism
and relaxation as you leave everything behind and settle down to watch
the film.
4 The cinema offers audiences the opportunity to be part of a long tradition of more than a 20
century one which they can trace from the first silent films through to today’s computer-generated images
and special effects. Both streamed and cinema films can attract much publicity before the film is released.
However, the pre-release hype of cinema films is often accompanied by merchandise – clothing, stationery
and gadgets, particularly for films targeted at children – and
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5 Streaming is a very different experience. One of its attractions is that several people can access a
single streaming account, so that maybe five separate people in one house are able to watch films of
their choice. Moreover, streaming is cheaper than going to the cinema. You can pay your internet
provider for a whole month of streaming for about the same price as
a single cinema ticket; the money saved can make a significant difference to large families 30
or those on a low income. As streaming is accessed through the internet, you can use youraccount
on any device such as a smart television, tablet or smartphone and thus your options for watching
films are multiplied. Because only an internet connection is required to use streaming services, films
can be watched in a variety of places, for example a cafe; by
simply logging on to your account, you can make a long train journey more fun by watching a 35
film on your tablet, but don’t forget to wear headphones to avoid disturbing other passengers.
6 Some people have work patterns which make cinema trips difficult to schedule; if you work as, for
example, a waiter in a restaurant or a nurse in a hospital, getting to the cinema mightbe impossible
except on days off. But watching a streamed film can be done at any time that
suits, even in the middle of the night. Busy people may not have time to go out to the cinema 40and parents
of young children are often unable to set aside three consecutive hours.
For people such as these, streaming gives the opportunity to serialise a film, perhaps by watching it in half
hour stages over a few evenings.

7 Sometimes streaming services make a film series and release each episode at the same
time, making it possible to 'binge' view by watching the whole series over a few days; many 45
people enjoy this form of entertainment. In fact, it is recommended to sign up to a streamingaccount
for this very reason. Cinema films are available for viewing for a limited period of time. However,
many of them eventually arrive in streaming services anyway and, for people patient enough to wait,
the possibility of catching up on something you’ve missed is a further
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1 (a) Notes
Identify and write down the advantages of cinemas, and the advantages of streaming, as outlined in the
passage.
USE MATERIAL FROM PARAGRAPHS 2 TO 7 INCLUSIVE
At this stage, you do not need to use your own words. Use note form. To help you get started, the first
point in each section of notes is done for you. You may find it helpful to use bullet points when listing
the content points.

Content Points
Advantages of
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(b) Summary
Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the advantages of cinemas, and the advantages of
streaming, as outlined in the passage.
Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing
which is relevant, well organised and easy to follow.
Your summary must be in continuous writing (not note form). You are advised to writebetween 150
and 180 words, including the 10 words given below.
Begin your summary as follows:
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2 Re-read paragraphs 3, 5, and 7 and write down one piece of advice given by the writer from each of these
paragraphs.
Paragraph 3 .....................................................................................................................................
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 Read the passage and answer the questions given below.
Nizam
1 Saturdays were always very pleasant days for Nizam, and this should have been no exception, as
he sat in the rooftop café in town, reading the newspaper, watching the world go by on the street
below. As a young teacher, who had made his parents so proud of him on the day that he qualified,
he spent every evening during the week correcting essays
and planning lessons, and this week he had been given the additional burden of having to 5
write reports on his junior classes, a chore he had been forced to defer until the weekend.
More than that, he was distracted from his expected relaxation by the knowledge that his Principal had
asked him to produce a topic for the school’s annual story-writing competition.
He had achieved a lifelong ambition in becoming a teacher, so writing such a topic should
be no problem. He picked up his pencil and wrote on a piece of paper: ‘Write a story about a 10person
who …’ and stopped, his mind a blank. Sighing, he went back to his newspaper.

2 He realised he was irritated at having to produce the competition topic; the task nagged away at
him like mild toothache. Moreover, there was an infuriating article in the newspaper denouncing all
young people as being lazy, inconsiderate, impolite – on and on went the
list in what Nizam felt was an unjustified tirade against the younger generation. The young 15students
Nizam taught were not lazy, inconsiderate or impolite and, in any case, at the age
of twenty-three, was he not able to count himself as being in that age group? ‘Here’s the tea you
ordered.’ Smiling, Nizam looked up at the waiter. Instead of reciprocating the smile, thewaiter, an
elderly man, gave Nizam a stony look. Clearly his heart was not in his job as he
clattered the cup on the table, causing some of the tea to spill into the saucer. Picking up the 20pencil
again, Nizam wrote: ‘Write a story about an elderly person who …’ It was no good –
the ideas simply would not present themselves.
3 From the rooftop terrace, Nizam had a bird’s-eye view of the town below. The normal Saturday
morning market was in full swing. Stalls had been set up selling vegetables in a
wild riot of colours, florists coaxed husbands to buy flowers for their wives, and the aroma 25of
various spices competed with one another. Nizam smiled at the cacophonous sales talk from the
stallholders, an apparent hostility to one another which was merely a routine and good-natured part of
the morning’s entertainment.
4 One of the young stallholders was being very attentive to a woman who reminded Nizam of his
grandmother in stature, dress and age. The woman was examining a silk scarf, turning it 30this way and
that in her hands. She seemed to indicate that it was not what she was looking
for, and the smiling stallholder offered another scarf for her to examine. Then another. Then another. Still
she appeared to show little interest in buying any of them. The scarves kept coming – plain,
multicoloured, geometric patterns, bright colours, subdued colours, square, rectangular. Then, shocked,
Nizam gasped in outrage as, almost imperceptibly, the woman’s 35right hand dropped one of the scarves
into her conveniently voluminous handbag, her left
hand casually adjusting the necklace at her throat. She loitered a few moments more at the stall,
affecting nonchalance at the offered scarves, before moving away towards one of the vegetable stalls.
For a second, Nizam was rooted to the spot. ‘Write a story about an elderly
person who steals something at a market,’ he thought. Then his sense of justice prevailed 40
and he shot out of the café, taking the stairs two at a time. ‘Watch where you’re going!’
snarled a customer, staggering to keep his balance and clearly incensed that Nizam had collided with
him.
5 Arriving breathlessly at the vegetable stall, Nizam, summoning all his courage, raised a hand to tap the
scarf thief lightly on the shoulder. It was at that very second that he felt a heavy 45
hand on his own shoulder. ‘Think you can run off without paying, do you? You young people
are all the same.’ Nizam’s imagination latched on to the possible consequences of his actions and the
likelihood of his behaviour being misinterpreted. ‘The irony of it all!’ he thought.

From paragraph 1
3 (a) Give two reasons why Nizam was happy ‘on the day that he qualified’ as a teacher. (i)
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(b) Nizam had ‘to write reports on his junior classes’. What is the other reason why Nizam’s weekend
was less relaxing than it normally was?
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From paragraph 2
4 (a) ‘The young students Nizam taught were not lazy, inconsiderate or impolite’. What is the other reason
why Nizam found the newspaper article ‘infuriating’?
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(b) ‘Instead of reciprocating the smile, the waiter, an elderly man, gave Nizam a stony look.’ Explain in
your own words the waiter’s reaction to Nizam’s smile.
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From paragraph 3
5 (a) A contrast is created between the stallholders’ ‘apparent hostility’ and what is really going on. Without
copying from the passage:
(i) describe what seems to be happening.
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(ii) describe what is really going on.
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(b) Pick out and write down the one word which shows that the stallholders’ sales talk never varied.
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From paragraph 4
6 (a) The stallholder showed the woman a scarf. ‘Then another. Then another.’ What does ‘Then another.
Then another’ show about:
(i) the stallholder’s character?
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(ii) the woman’s character?
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(b) Nizam was ‘shocked’ and eventually ran after the woman. What two other aspects of his behaviour
show that he was ‘shocked’?
(i) ...........................................................................................................................................
(ii) ...........................................................................................................................................
From paragraph 5
7 (a) Who do you think laid a ‘heavy hand’ on Nizam’s shoulder?
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(b) Nizam thought ‘The irony of it all!’ Explain the ‘irony’ in Nizam’s situation.
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8 From paragraphs 3–5 inclusive
For each of the words or phrases below, circle the letter (A, B, C or D) which has the same meaning
that the word or phrase has in the passage.
(a) riot (line 25)
A crowd B variety C demonstration D mess
(b) coaxed (line 25)
A tricked B teased C motivated D persuaded
(c) imperceptibly (line 35)
A gradually B slightly C invisibly D accidentally
(d) collided with (line 43)
A disagreed with B bumped into C broken up D fought against
(e) likelihood (line 48)
A probability B similarity C pleasure D approval

9 Re-read paragraph 4, which contains phrases about (a) the woman and (b) Nizam.Explain:
• the meaning of the phrases as they are used in the passage
• the effect of the phrases as they are used in the passage.
• ‘her conveniently voluminous handbag’ (line 36)
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Effect .........................................................................................................................................
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• ‘he shot out of the café’ (line 41)
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Grammar Hunt
• Read the rules of Subject –Verb Agreement from the links given below and do Q1.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/course/towards-advanced/unit-21/session-1
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/towards-advanced/unit-21/tab/grammar
Q1.Circle the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject.
1. Annie and her brothers (is, are) at school.
2. Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.
3. The dog or the cats (is, are) outside.
4. Either my shoes or your coat (is, are) always on the floor.
5. George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.
6. Benito (doesn't, don't) know the answer.
7. One of my sisters (is, are) going on a trip to France.
8. The man with all the birds (live, lives) on my street.
9. The movie, including all the previews, (take, takes) about two hours to watch.
10. The players, as well as the captain, (want, wants) to win.
11. Either answer (is, are) acceptable.
12. Every one of those books (is, are) fiction.
13. Nobody (know, knows) the trouble I've seen.
14. (Is, Are) the news on at five or six?
15. Mathematics (is, are) John's favorite subject, while Civics (is, are) Andrea's favorite subject.
16. Eight dollars (is, are) the price of a movie these days.
17. (Is, Are) the tweezers in this drawer?
18. Your pants (is, are) at the cleaner's.
19. There (was, were) fifteen candies in that bag. Now there (is, are) only one left!
20. The committee (debates, debate) these questions carefully.

• Read the difference between there, their and they are from the link given below and do Q2.
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/there-their-theyre/
Q2.Fill in each blank space with there, they're or their.
1. They parked car under a tree.
2. I won’t be at the office at eight o’clock. However, I’ll be at nine.
3. were lots of people lined up outside the movie theater.
4. Sam and William are still sleeping because very tired.
5. not here. Where are they?
6. Our bicycles are old, but bicycles are new.
7. The kids are outside. playing in the garden.
8. Are any cookies in the kitchen?
9. Where are books?
10. are a few birds in the tree. singing.
11. Is anything I can do to help you?
12. are only a few more days left before the final exam.
Writing Task
Introduction to Macbeth
Macbeth is among the shortest and most intense of Shakespeare’s plays, as well as one of thebest-known

and most widely recognised. Macbeth is generally viewed as one of Shakespeare’s four great tragedies, in

addition to Hamlet, Othello, and King Lear. The play’s penetrating exploration of human nature,

ambition, evil, gender, human relationships, and kingship — along with the periodic appearance of

supernatural forces — has captivated audiences and critics for centuries. Like all of Shakespeare’s

works, Macbeth is an incredibly rich and rewarding play to read and study. It was written in 1606.

Check the link for an introduction to the play:

https://youtu.be/eJns8gO_6Aw

Read ‘ Macbeth’ from the given website. There are five acts and a total of 28 scenes.

Instructions :

● Make an account on the website https://myshakespeare.com/macbeth/act-1-scene-1from

Beconite ID so you can avail additional note options.

● The website offers the full and complete text of the play ‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare.

● There are multimedia resources in addition to the inter-line gloss (which offers definitions of obscure

words just below each line).

● You can also hear the playback by clicking on the sound option at the left-hand corner.

● Read additional notes on the right and left corners.

https://myshakespeare.com/macbeth/act-1-scene-1
POST-READING ASSIGNMENTS
Letter Writing
Letter to Macbeth: Suppose you are Macbeth’s close friend. You are aware of the horrendous sins he has
committed, and you are also aware of his state of mind. What would you say to him to give him some hope?
Write Macbeth a letter advising him not to despair. If you think Macbeth is a hopeless cause, give reasons
why. Write the letter in proper format and include lots of details to help show your understanding of his
character. (word limit: 250–300)

Features of Letter
• Is the letter formal or informal?
• Is the address in the top right hand corner of the page? Does the
date of the letter come underneath the address? Does the letter
•
start with Dear… or another type of greeting?Is the reason for
• writing clearly given in the first paragraph? Is there a clear
beginning, middle and end?
•
Does it keep the reader interested -using well chosen words?
Argumentative writing
Who do you think is the main villain or villains in the play? The witches, Macbeth, or LadyMacbeth?
Prove your stance by giving examples, citing incidents, and quoting from the text. (word limit 250-
500)

Checklist
• Is the point of view clearly explained in an introduction?Is
there a series of points with elaboration? (Elaboration
•
means adding more detail.)
•
Is it in the present tense?
•
Does it use logical connectives?
•
e.g., because, consequently, as a result, however, nevertheless, etc.Does it use
• emotive language (e.g., strong adjectives)?
• Does it force an opinion by challenging the reader?
Report Writing
Imagine you were one of the guards in Macbeth’s castle the night King Duncan was assassinated. You were
awake and alert. Write a report to the local police station and inform them about whatever you heard and
saw at the time the murder was committed. (Word limit: 250–300)

Follow the format:

To:
From:
Date :
Subject:

Dear Sir/Madam,

Features of Report Writing

• an opening statement (the Antarctic is a large continent at the South Pole).
• a series of facts about various aspects of the subject (these facts are grouped into paragraphs,
and each paragraph has a topic sentence).

• Diagrams, photographs, illustrations, and maps may be used to enhance the text.
• Reports don’t usually have an ‘‘ending," although sometimes the information is rounded off by
some general statement about the topic.
• Reports have a logical sequence of facts.
• Nouns and noun phrases are used rather than personal pronouns.
• Descriptive language that is factual rather than imaginative is used, e.g., colour, shape, size,
body parts, habitats, behaviours, functions, uses, etc.
• Linking verbs are used, e.g., is, are, has, have, belong to, to give
coherence. Transition words are used: Moreover,however,nevertheless,consequently etc
Vocabulary Practice-Macbeth
William Shakespeare

Word Act/ Phonetic Part Of Definition Sample Exercises

Page Spelling Speec h Sentence

1. 3/55 /ˈæbsəns/ noun [count a period of You have been 1–10) Choose the
or uncount] time when missed during correct words and
absence someone is your absence. fill the gaps in the
not where sentences below.
they should
be, or where
they usually
are absence / alarmed /
ambition / angelic
/ assisted / besiege /
2. 1/14 /əˈlɑːmd/ adjective frightened or She looked up, betray /blest / blow /
worried that alarmed, when bold
alarmed something she heard a
unpleasant or knock at the
dangerous door.
might happen 1) The young choir
produced aquite

sound.

3. A /æmˈbɪʃn/ noun the feeling My ambition is 2) She returnedto work

Note [count] of wanting to become a today after an
ambition About to become full-time writer. ofthree
This successful, months.
Play rich, etc.
p8

4. 1/29 /ænˈʤelɪk/ adjective an angelic The choirboys

voice is very have angelic
angelic beautiful, voices.
like the
 voice of an
angel 3) are they
who do good work.

5.assisted 1/14 /əˈsɪstɪd/ verb to help The director was 4) I can’t help butadmire her
someone or ably assisted for being so
to assist something by histeam. .
someone
5) Do you haveany
particular

6. 5/85 /bɪˈsiːʤ/ verb to surround a Their plan is to

for the future?
place with an besiege the
besiege army to town until the 6) Soldiers wereordered to
prevent the residents
people there surrender. the city.
from getting
food as a way 7) He received anasty
of controlling to
it the chest.

8) What are youlooking so

7. 2/33 /bɪˈtreɪ/ verb to show Security lights
something will betray the about?
betray or give a presence of any
sign of intruders.
something
9) I would like tothank all
those who
8.blest 1/15 /blest/ verb if God We feel truly
blesses blest to have me.
to bless someone or such a good
someone something, master. 10) ‘I thought youloved me.
he helps and How could you
protectsthem
me like this?’

9.blow 1/13 /bləʊ/ noun a hard hit She was killed

[count] from by a blow to
someone’s the head.
hand or an
object
10.bold 1/24 /bəʊld/ adjective confident You must try to
and not be bold and
afraid of assertive.
people

11. 4/62 /ˈkɔːldrən/ noun a large round A cauldron 11–20) Choosethe

[count] metalpot, was bubbling correct words and
cauldron usuallyused on the fire. fill the gaps in the
for cooking sentences below.
over a fire

cauldron / cheer /
12. A /ʧɪə/ noun a feeling of I hope this news confessed
Note [uncount] happiness will bringyou
cheer About some cheer. / coronation /
This coward / crop
Play
p10 / crown / curse /
dagger

13. 1/22 /kənˈfest/ verb to admit that She confessed / damned

confessed you have that she had not
committed a been able to
to confess crime or finish the work.
something 1) The
done
something
took place in
wrong
WestminsterAbbey.

2) He took a
14. 2/45 /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃn/ noun a ceremony The coronation
[count] at which of Queen from his belt and stabbed
coronation someone Elizabeth II took the man.
officially place in 1953.
becomes 3) What
king or is
queen growing in this field?
15. 1/30 /ˈkaʊəd/ noun someone Don’t be such a 4) Witches stoodaround the
[count] who is not coward!
coward brave chanting spells.
enough to
fight or do 5) I
something
difficult or you Queen ofSpain.
dangerous
that they
should do

16. 4/63 /krɒp/ noun a plant Barley and 6) We

[count] grown for alfalfa are both
crop food, often types of crop. anyone who triesto oppose us.
on a farm
7) Anne finally

17. 1/20 /kraʊn/ verb to make Who will crown that it was shewho was to
someone a the next King of blame.
crown king or queen England?
during a 8) Let’s hope thattomorrow
ceremony in brings us some
which a .
crown is put
9) They despisedhim as a
on their head
.

10) She fearedshe would be

18. 2/45 /kɜːs/ verb to say or I could curse for her sins.
think that man – he’s
curse offensive or been nothing but
impolite trouble.
words about
someone or
something

19. 1/30 /ˈdægə/ noun a weapon A dagger was

[count] like a very concealed
dagger small sword inside her
cloak.
20. 4/67 /dæmd/ adjecti someone Those who donot
ve who is do as I command
damned damned is aredamned.
sent to Hell

21. 1/22 /diːd/ noun something He was respected by 21–30) Choosethe correct
[count] that allwho knew him for words and fill the gaps in
deed someone his brave deeds. thesentences below.
does

deeds / desire /ditch

22. 1/24 /dɪˈzaɪə/ verb to want Is there anything
something youdesire? / dreadful / drowned / duty
desire
/ earl / executed /fate / feast

23.ditch 3/54 /dɪʧ/ noun a long narrow A horse fell intothe

[count] hole dug ditch and injured its
1) I promise to give you
along the side leg.
anythingyou
of aroad or
.
field,usually
so that water
2) The king madehim
can run into it
ofEssex.

3) One of the car’s wheels got

stuck in the
.
24.dreadful A /ˈdredfl/ adjecti very Oh dear! That’s
Note ve unpleasant dreadful news.
4) He was for treason.
About
This
Play
p8

25.drowned 1/15 /draʊnd verb to sink under Five people

/ waterand die drowned
to drown during the
floods.
26.duty 1/22 /ˈdjuːti/ noun a legal or It is your duty 5) I consider itmy
[count] moral to tell the truth. tohelp the poor.
obligation
6) These thingsjust happen – I
suppose it’s
27.earl 5/97 /ɜːl/ noun a man witha The King made .
[count] very high him an earl.
social 7) She fell overboard and
position in .
the UK
8) At the

28.execu A /ˈeksɪkjuːtɪd verb to kill Those there were morethan 200 people.
ted Note About / someone asa committing
This Play punishment crimes against 9) They were thanked for all
to p7 for a crime the government their kind and generous
execute were executed. .
someone
10) What athing to do!

29.fate A /feɪt/ noun the things None of us

Note About [uncou that happento knows what
This Play nt] someone, fate holds in
p7 especially store for us.
unpleasant
things

30.feast 1/29 /fiːst/ noun a large meal All the guests

[count] for a lot of were invited toa
people, grand feast.
usually in
order to
celebrate
something
31.flatter A /ˈflætə/ verb to praise I don’t trust 31–40) Choosethe correct
Note About someone in people who words and fill the gaps in
This Play order to get flatter me! thesentences below.
p7 something
that you
want,
especially ina flatter / fled / flesh / foretell /
way that isnot foul / glory / gracious / grave /
sincere greedy / grief

32.fled 3/61 /fled/ verb to escape At the sight of

from a the king’s 1) He made a
to flee dangerous soldiers
situation or approaching, speech, thanking everyone for
place very the villagers theirsupport.
quickly fled.
2) It’s impossible to
how things will end.
33.flesh 5/83 /fleʃ/ noun the soft part Her flesh was
[uncou of people’s pierced by the 3) Her
nt] or animals’ dagger.
bodies that was marked with a simple
consists woodencross.
mostly of
4) You certainlyknow how to
muscle and
fat
people!

34.foretell A /fɔːˈtel/ verb to say what Who can

Note About will happen foretell what
This Play in the future will happen? 5) What
p9

35.foul 1/13 /faʊl/ adjecti evil, very A foul smell

ve bad or was coming
unpleasant from the river.
 weather we’rehaving!
36.glory 1/27 /ˈglɔːri/ noun admiration and Winning this
[uncount] praise that you trophy would 6) It took her a long time to
getbecause you bring you fame getover her
have done and glory. .
something
impressive 7) Some peoplecrave
;others
wealth.

8) The
37.gracious 1/14 /ˈgreɪʃəs/ adjective showing Her mother wasa
kindness and gracious, young boy ate the who cake
goodmanners gentle woman. onhis own.

9) The defeatedarmy turned

and
38.grave 3/50 /greɪv/ noun the place where They walked past .
[count] a dead body is the gravesof
buried in a deep those killed in 10) It was a deep
holein the battle.
ground wound, and wasbleeding a
lot.

39.greedy 4/73 /ˈgriːdi/ adjective wanting more He’s a greedy,

money, things bullying man.
or power than
you need

40.grief 1/30 /griːf/ noun a strong She was

[uncount] feeling of overcome with
sadness, grief at the loss
usually of her mother.
because
someonehas
died
41.grieve 4/66 /griːv/ verb to upset It does grieve 41–50) Choosethe correct
someone me to see youso words and fill the gaps in the
upset. sentences below.

42.hail 1/16 /heɪl/ verb to say publicly Hail the king

howgood or and queen! grieve / hail /hare / haunt
important
someone or / heath / heir / homeward /
something is hostess / hounds
/ influenced

43.hare 1/14 /heə/ noun an animal A hare darted

[count] similar to a across the field 1) It will
rabbit but with a and out of sight.
bigger body and her to learn of hisdeath.
longer ears and
legs, that can run 2) What acharming
veryfast !We’ve had a
lovely evening.

3) After hunting in the forest, the

hunters headed
.
44.haunt 4/65 /hɔːnt/ verb if a place is I thought it was
haunted bythe the spirit of my 4) She was herfather’s only
spirit ofa dead dead brother, .
person, some come to haunt
people believe me. 5) A fox was being chased bya
thatthe spirit pack of
appears there .

45.heath 1/13 /hiːθ/ noun a wide areaof A small group of

[count] wild land where men and women
only rough grass had gathered on
and bushesgrow theheath.
46.heir 1/22 /eə/ noun someone who He was heir toa 6) Beethoven’smusic
[count] will receive large fortune.
money, property many later composers.
or a title when
another person 7) The
dies
had its leg caughtin a trap.

8)
‘ to the
47.home 1/15 /ˈhəʊmwəd/ adverb in the direction They turned Emperor!’ they cried.
ward ofhome and headed
homeward. 9) We feared thatif we killed
them, they would

48.hoste 1/28 /ˈhəʊstɪs/ noun a woman who She’s an us.

ss [count] invites someone excellent
toa meal or party, hostess. 10) A group of walkers got
or to stay for a loston the
short time inher .
home

49.hound 5/92 /haʊnd/ noun a dog It’s an

[count] evil-looking
hound!

50.influe A /ˈɪnfluənst/ verb to affect theway What writers

nced Note that someone and poets have
About thinks or influenced
to The behaves, orto you?
influence Autho affect theway
someone r p6 that something
happens

51.Jaw 4/62 /ʤɔː/ noun the part of your The cat had a 51–60) Choosethe correct
[count] mouth mouse in its words and fill
jaw.
 where your the gaps in thesentences
teeth grow below.

52.lustful 4/73 /ˈlʌstfl/ adjective full of He’s a lustful

passionate old man, who jaw / lustful / manuscript /
feeling thinks only of mischief / mourn
his own needs. / nobly

/ overthrow / parliament /
plead / praise

53.manu A /ˈmænjʊˌskr noun A writer’s Archaeologists

script Note ɪpt/ [count] original pages discovered an
About of a book, ancient 1) Do not
The articleor manuscript
Autho document buried inside with me, for it willdo you no
r p6 before it is the cave. good.
published
2) meets in the
House of Lords.
54.mischi 2/33 /ˈmɪsʧɪf/ noun trouble or She’s always up
ef [uncount] disagreeme to mischief of 3) The king’s courtiers had a
nt that some kind or bad reputation forbeing
someone another. .
deliberately
causes 4) After the accident, he hadan
operation to mend a broken
.
55.mourn 5/95 /mɔːn/ verb to feel People lined
extremely the streets to 5) Years after herdeath, we still
sad because mourn their
someone has leader. her.
died, and to
express this 6) The new president fears
publicly

56.nobly 1/22 /ˈnəʊbli/ adverb in an honest He nobly

and brave refused to take
way the credit for the
victory.
 there may be aplot to
57. 4/73 /ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ/ verb to force a Did the plot to
leader or overthrow the him.
overthro government king succeed?
w out of their 7) He’s alwayscausing
position of .
power
8) She

58. A /ˈpɑːləmənt/ noun an official Parliament is congratulated heropponent on her

Note [count] elected meeting in an victory.
parliame About group of emergency
nt This Play people who session tonight. 9) Please do not
p7 meet to
make the me for what I have done;
laws of the anyone wouldhave done the
country and same.
discuss
national 10) The original
issues iskept in the
library.

59. 1/29 /pliːd/ verb to ask for I must plead for

something in you to show
plead an urgentor some mercy.
emotional
way

60.praise 1/30 /preɪz/ verb to express I can only

strong praise you for
approval or your
admiration achievements.

61.pricki 4/62 /ˈprɪkɪŋ/ verb to experience The rough wool 61–70) Choosethe correct
ng a sharp, in my jumper is words and fill the gaps in
stinging pricking my thesentences below.
to prick feeling or to skin.
cause this
feeling on
someone’s
skin or eyes
62.prose 5/100 /prəʊz/ noun written Do you prefer
[uncou language in plays that are
nt] its ordinary written in poetry pricking / prose /rebel / retired /
form, as or prose? revealed / revenge / sacred
opposed to / Satan / seek /slimy
poetry

63.rebel 1/13 /ˈrebl/ noun someone Guy Fawkes 1) These are

[count] who tries to was a rebel
remove a who tried to objects, thousands ofyears old.
government blow up the
or leader Houses of 2) My feet feel asif they are
using force Parliament. .

3) represents
64.retired A /rɪˈtaɪəd/ verb to stop How old was everything that is evil in the world.
Note working, Shakespeare
to retire About especially when he 4) We decided tomove after I
The when you retired? .
Autho reach the
5)
r p6 age when
and you shallfind!
you are
officially too
6) We are determined to getour
old to work
.

65.revealed 3/59 verb to let Newspaper 7) Yuk! It feelsall wet and

/rɪˈviːld/
something reports revealed .
to reveal become that the minister
something known, for hadbeen ill for
example a some time.
secret or
information
that was not
previously
known
66.revenge 1/29 /rɪˈvenʤ noun something One day we will 8) He
/ [uncount] that you do take our
to hurt or revenge upon yesterday that hewould not be
punish you! running for president in the next
someone election.
because
they have 9) She writes themost beautiful
hurt you or .
someone
else 10) The leader was
arrested and put
in prison.
67.sacred 2/40 /ˈseɪkrɪd/ adjective considered to Jerusalem is
be holy or considered a
connected sacred city.
with God in a
special way

68.Satan 4/71 /ˈseɪtn/ noun the most Do you believe

[sing] powerful evil in Satan?
spirit in many
religions

69.seek 4/63 /siːk/ verb ask for We must seek

something a solution.
or look for
something

70.slimy 4/62 /ˈslaɪmi/ adjective covered witha The water was

thick, wet, thick and slimy.
unpleasant
substance

71.spell A /spel/ noun words or What are the 71–80) Choosethe correct
Note [count] actions that words of the words and fill the gaps in
About are intended witches’ spell? the
This to make
 Play magic things sentencesbelow.
p9 happen

72.spur 1/29 /spɜː/ noun something Success often spell / spur / stakes /
[count] that acts as a spurto supernatural /thane /
encourages people.
someone to been on the throne / toad /
do toast / tormented
something / traitor

73.stake 5/90 /steɪk/ noun a wooden or A wooden stake

[count] metal post had beendriven 1) Ironically, criticism can
with a into the ground. sometimes be a
pointed end .
that is used
for 2) Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like
supporting or to propose a
marking !
something
3) How long hasyour current king
?
74. A /ˌsuːpəˈnæʧ ərəl/ adjective used about Some of these
Note things that holy relics are 4) She called mea and never
supernat About seem to come believed to spoke to me again.
ural This from apower have
Play such as supernatural 5) Do you believein ghosts and
p8 magic and do powers. other
not have a
natural or things?
scientific
6) ‘Abracadabra’is word you say
explanation

75.thane The /θeɪn/ noun in English Ross, Angus,

Peopl [count] history, a Lennox and
e In man who Menteith are all
This was given thanes of
Story land in Scotland.
p12 exchange
for fighting
for the king
or another
 important when making a
person .

7) were joined together

76.throne A /θrəʊn/ noun to be in the Queen Elizabeth by wire to form a fence.
Note [count] position of II is currently on
to be on About being king thethrone. 8) Blood from a
the This or queen
throne Play was added to themixture.
p7
9) The king wassurrounded by four of
his
77.toad 4/62 /təʊd/ noun a small The magic .
[count] animal that mixture contains
is similar toa poisonfrom a 10) I feelby guilt.
frog but has toad.
brown skin
and lives
mainlyon
land

78.toast 3/54 /təʊst/ noun an occasion Let us drink a

[count] when people toast to the
drinkall happy couple!
together and
say
someone’s
name in order
to express
good wishes

79. 3/50 /tɔːˈmentə verb to make They

d/ someone tormented the
tormente suffer severe starving
d physical or prisoners by
mental pain eating in front
to of them.
torment
someone
80.traitor 1/13 /ˈtreɪtə/ noun someone You will be
[count] who is not executed as a
loyal to their traitor!
friends,
family,
employer or
country

81.treachery 3/60 /ˈtreʧəri/ noun the behaviour I did not think you 81–89) Choosethe
[uncou ofsomeone capable ofsuch correct words and fill
nt] who pretends treachery. the gaps in the
that they sentences below.
support you,
but secretly
tries to harm
you treachery / treason /
tyrant /unrest / villain /
weep / wicked / worthy /
yield

82.treason A /ˈtriːzn/ noun the crime of Treason is a

Note [uncou helping your crime that is
About nt] country’s punishable by 1) People thought she wasa
The enemies or of death. bully and a
Author trying to ,and were
p6 destroy your afraid of her.
country’s
2) Do not
government
.Things
may not be as bad as they
83.tyrant A /ˈtaɪrənt/ noun someone During the play, seem.
Note [count] who rules a Macbeth becomes a
About country in a tyrant. 3) You’re dishonest and a
This cruel or !
Play p8 unfair way
84.unrest A /ʌnˈrest/ noun angry or There are 4) He was foundguilty of
Note [uncount] violent rumours of .
About behaviour unrest in the
by people towns and
This
Play who are cities.
p7 protesting
against 5) We cannotforgive such
something inone of our
supporters.

85.villain 4/72 /ˈvɪlən/ noun an evil He was 6) If we do not

[count] person or accused of
criminal being a traitor to his request, wewill be punished.
and a villain.
7) I decided to give money to
what I thoughtwas a
86.weep 4/72 /wiːp/ verb to cry The sad film
because you made her cause.
feel unhappy weep.
or have some 8) Changes toexisting laws
other strong have caused
emotion
amongst thepeople.

9) That is a crueland
87.wicked 1/13 /ˈwɪkɪd/ adjective morally Some of the
wrong and characters in thing to say!
deliberately the play are
intending to noble, while
hurt people others are
wicked.

88.worthy 1/21 /ˈwɜːði/ adjective a worthy I believe she

person or would make a
thing has worthy ruler.
qualities that
make people
respect them
 89.yield 5/93 /jiːld/ verb to finally Yield, or you
agree to do will die!
what
someone
else wants
you to do

Twitter Tweet!
Macbeth’s Twitter News in the 21st Century

● Imagine that the play (Macbeth) in reality happened in Scotland in the 21 st century. After Macbeth’s
assassination, Scotland is under Malcom's rule. Famous personalities from around the globe are congratulating
Malcolm for his success.
● Write a tweet message for Malcolm (the newly appointed ruler of Scotland). The names and designations of
each personality are mentioned below each tweet.

Joe Biden Csaba Kőrösi

Václav Bálek
(Present-day President of
(Incumbent President of the
(Current president of United United Nations Human
United Nations General
States of America) Rights Council)
Assembly)

Lights, Camera, Action!

• Watch this short video of the play ‘Macbeth’ by clicking on the link below.

https://youtu.be/PDEyq48CwNw

• Choose the best or most famous dialogue of any character you like the most, make a short video of
not more than one minute, and drop it in Google Classroom (English language folder).

• Your voice should be clear.

• Immaculate dialect and pronunciation.

• You can use appropriate props, attire, and backgrounds according to the scene
 ‫‪URDU‬‬

‫افسانہ اوور کوٹ از غالم عباس‬

‫‪ 7423‬اردواے نصاب ( ڈاکٹر طارق سلطان) سےتمثیلی افسانے کا بغور مطالعہ کیجئے۔ افسانے کے نا‬
‫معلوم نوجوان کردار کا حلیہ‪ ،‬کوٹ کی خصوصیات کے بارے میں نوٹ لکھیے۔‬
‫۔ نوجوان کن کن دکانوں میں گیا اور وہاں سے کیا کچھ خریدا؟‬
‫۔ نوجوان حادثے کا شکار کیسے ہوا ؟‬
‫۔ ہسپتال میں نرسوں نے اس کے بارے میں کیا اظہار کیا ؟‬
‫۔ افسانے سے کوئی‪ 51‬نئے الفاظ ‪،‬تراکیب و محاورات کے معانی لغت سے تالش کر کے لکھیے مع انھیں‬
‫اپنے جملوں میں بھی استعمال کیجئے۔‬
‫افسانہ نگار غالم عباس کے بارے میں تحقیق سے ایک نوٹ تیار کیجیے جس میں ان کے افسانوں‬
‫انداز تحریر نمایاں ہوں۔‬
‫ِ‬ ‫(خصوصا اوور کوٹ) کی خصوصیات اور ان کے‬
‫درج ذیل ویب سائٹ سے مدد لی جا سکتی ہے‬
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‫مضامین لکھیئے۔‬
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‫‪%D9%85%D8%B6%D8%A7%D9%85%DB%8C%D9%86/‬‬
 ‫ذیل میں دیئے گئے الفاظ کے معنی لغت سے تالش کیجئے اور انہیں اپنے جملوں میں استعمال‬

‫کیجیے۔‬

‫خوش پوش۔ خراماں خراماں۔کڑ کڑاتے جاڑے۔ چونچالی۔ زن و مرد۔ دو ورقی ۔ سر ورق۔‬

‫ناقدانہ نظر۔ چغہ۔خفیف۔پراسرار۔ہوا ہو چکی۔رمق بھر جان۔خواص وعوام۔‬

‫صالح دینا۔ ممنونیت کی نمی ۔چھپڑ۔ کونے کھدرے ندامت۔ روپے گل ہو گئے ۔ احمق ۔گتھم‬

‫گتھا۔ بینا ئی۔ بات آئی گئی ہو نا۔ چوکیدار۔قیافہ شناس ۔نفاست پسند۔‬

‫راسخ العقیدہ۔ اخالص۔ایثار۔درکنار۔ پھوہڑ۔ قنوطیت ۔ردوقدح۔ سادہ لوحی۔ مہاوت۔‬

‫آنکس ۔تعصب۔ سحرخیزی ۔جابجا۔‬

‫نصابی اسباق اور آنا گھر میں مرغیوں کا ۔ سفارش اور اوورکوٹ کے مطالعے کے بعد ہر سبق‬
‫سے کم از کم پانچ محاورات نکالیے اور انہیں اپنے جملوں میں استعمال کیجیے۔‬

‫نوٹ‪:‬‬

‫● اردو کا دیا گیا تمام کام الگ کا پی پر خوش خط کیا جائے۔‬

‫● اس تمام کام کے لیے نمبر مخصوص ہیں۔‬
 MATHEMATICS

Check the Google Classroom for attachment of summer practice booklet.

You can print and solve the questions.

OR

Access the pdf file of Maths booklet with your beaconite email Id through

the one drive link given below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gVY_9FIRwpWpN0qGLzovJdZfRPpIM1Oq

/view?usp=sharing
 PAKISTAN STUDIES

For Cambridge O Level Pakistan Studies candidates, there are two compulsory components:

Paper 1: The History and Culture of Pakistan

Each question of Section 2 is structured into three parts:

 Part a assess knowledge (4 marks), requiring a concise factual response within a single short
paragraph.
 Part b evaluates knowledge and understanding, necessitating the selection of relevant and
appropriate information (7 marks). Answers should comprise at least two paragraphs.
 Part c tests knowledge, understanding, analytical skills, and evaluative ability (14 marks). This
segment requires the synthesis of information, the effective use of selected relevant examples,
and the ability to compare and contrast. Responses to part c should be in essay format,
presented in continuous prose spanning approximately two pages of writing, rather than in
note form.

Textbook: The History and Culture of Pakistan

Refer to Section 1, which covers the Cultural and Historical background to the Pakistan Movement.
Thoroughly review all the topics included in this section, adhere to the guidelines outlined above, and
attempt the following questions:

1 (a) What was Doctrine of lapse? [4]

(b) Why did Syed Ahmed Shaheed Barelvi wield such a significant influence on the revival of Islam?
[7]

(c) The policies of Aurangzeb were the main reason for the decline of the Mughal empire. Do you
agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer. [14]

[Total Marks: 25]

Paper 2: The Environment of Pakistan

Paper 2 focuses on The Environment of Pakistan. Each question entails interpreting and analyzing
various resources, including diagrams, graphs, maps, photographs, tables, and written material. Part
(d) of each question particularly evaluates analytical skills. Refer to the textbook and ensure thorough
understanding of the specified topics.

Text Book: The Environment of Pakistan

Read the following topics thoroughly;

1. Introduction to the land of Pakistan (a) Location of Pakistan (b) Location of provinces and cities

2. The natural topography, including drainage

3. Climate

Follow the guidelines mentioned above and attempt the following Qs:

Q1 a) Study the map given below and answer carefully

a) Write down the name of

(i) Province A, [1]

_______________________________________________ _______________

(ii) Main road B [1]

_______________________________________________________________

(iii) Country C [1]

_______________________________________________________________

(iv) River D [1]

_______________________________________________________________

(v) City E [1]

________________________________________________________________

b) Describe the following major topographical features of Indus Plain

i)Doab : [1]

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

ii) Tidal Delta : [1]

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

iii)Active flood plain : [1]

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Iv) Cuesta : [1]

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
c)i) Describe the drainage pattern of Balochistan plateau. [2]

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

ii) Describe the characteristics of the Summer climate of the Thar desert. [2]
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

iii) Name two passes in Western mountains. [2]

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Iv ) Compare the natural topographical and drainage features of the Upper Indus Plain with those of
the Lower Indus Plain. [3]

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
d) A B

Northern mountain The Northern

should be developed mountains are difficult
for tourism by to develop because of
providing infrastructure topographical
facilities. This will constraints and
generate employment environmental damage
to the local population. It is more economical to
Increase in GDP will develop Indus plain
promote economic than the Northern
growth to the country. mountains.

Which statement do you agree more? Give reasons to your answer. [6]
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

[Total Marks : 25]

 RESEARCH WORK

Research Task: Generate 30 concise questions along with their answers (Quiz Qs) pertaining to the
following subjects:

1. History (1905-1947)
2. Geography topics: a. Topography of Pakistan b. Climate of Pakistan c. Natural Resources of
Pakistan

Ensure that each question and its corresponding answer are sourced from credible websites or
textbooks. Provide the references of the source websites from which the information has been
obtained.

[Total Marks: 30]

REFERENCES

Chapter Websites Books CIE Resource Links

Cambridge O Level Pakistan

Studies Syllabus:
https://www.cambridgeinternat
"A History of ional.org/Images/415196-
Pakistan: Volume I & 2021-2023-syllabus.pdf
II" by Prof.
Paper 1: History Story of Pakistan
Muhammad Ali Past Papers and Mark Schemes

Chaudhry for Pakistan Studies:

History of Pakistan Pakistan
1. https://www.cambridgeinternat
(1905-1947) Movement
"Pakistan: A Modern ional.org/programmes-and-
History" by Ian qualifications/cambridge-o-
Talbot level-pakistan-studies-
2059/past-papers/
 Cambridge O Level
Geography Syllabus:
https://www.cambridgeinternat
ional.org/Images/415176-
2020-2022-syllabus.pdf
"Cambridge IGCSE
Encyclopedia Geography" by Gary
Paper 2: Geography
Britannica - Cambers and Steve
Topographical Maps and
Pakistan: Relief Sibley
Topography of Resources:
2.a) "Cambridge O Level
Pakistan https://www.cambridgeinternat
Geography" by
ional.org/Images/520639-
Garrett Nagle
topographical-skills-resource-
list.pdf

Cambridge IGCSE Geography

Syllabus:
https://www.cambridgeinternat
ional.org/Images/415147-
Climate of Pakistan"
2020-2022-syllabus.pdf
. by Dr. Ghulam Rasul
Pakistan
Climate and Weather
Climate of Pakistan Meteorological "Meteorology and
Resources:
b) Department Climate of Pakistan"
https://www.cambridgeinternat
by Dr. Qamar uz
ional.org/Images/422831-
Zaman Chaudhry
climate-and-weather-resource-
list.pdf

Cambridge O Level Pakistan

Studies Syllabus:
https://www.cambridgeinternat
ional.org/Images/415196-
2021-2023-syllabus.pdf
Ministry of "Natural Resources of
Petroleum & Pakistan" by
Resource Management and
Natural Muhammad Asif Khan
Natural Resources of Conservation Resources:
Resources,
Pakistan https://www.cambridgeinternat
c) Pakistan "Economic Geography
ional.org/Images/520747-
of Pakistan" by Prof.
resources-management-and-
Pakistan Mineral Ahsan Siddiqui
conservation-resource-list.pdf
Development
Corporation
 ISLAMIYAT

Total Marks: 50

Q.1: Describe in detail the Muslims’ Belief in Tauheed and Oneness of Allah. (10)

(Farkhanda Noor page 222-224)

Q 2. Write in detail about Muslim belief in Life after Death and the Day of Judgement. (10)

(Farkhanda Noor page 233-234)

Q3. Describe the main events in the life of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) from his childhood until he received

first revelation. (10) (Farkhanda Noor page 41-44)

Q.4: Write an account of the life of the Prophet’s Companion Hazrat Abu Bakr during the Prophet’s lifetime.[10]

(Farkhanda Noor page 120-121)

Q.5: Describe how Muslims observe the fast of Ramadan and how this month should be spent. (10)

(Farkhanda Noor page 265-268)

Resources:

1. Farkhanda Noor Muhammad

https://archive.org/details/book-of-o-level-farkhanda-noor

2. Habib Ur Rehman
Please find out the meaning and a brief explanation of the following terms that are used
frequently in the syllabus and write down on your summer vacations homework copy:
[10 MARKS]

1.Ahzaab 2.Hadis-e-Qudsi 3.Nisab 4.Khums 5.Zimmi

6.Arafat 7.Sunnah 8.Munafiq 9.Nabi &Rasul 10.Suffah

11: Ansar 12: Qiyas 13:Ijma 14: Ushr 15:Ihram

16: Sayi 17:Safa 18:Marwa 19:Shirk 20:Talbiyah

21:Tawaf 22:Revelation 23:Qiblah 24:Ashrah Mubasharah 25:Sahabi

(Ten Blessed Companions)

26:Muhajirin 27:Shahadah 28:Satar 29:Sunnat Muakkadah 30: Sunnat Ghair

Muakkadah

Resources:

Terms 1.Ahzaab 2.Hadis-e-Qudsi 3.Nisab 4.Khums 5.Zimmi 6.Arafat

Farkhanda Noor Muhammad: 68-69 165 272 272 290 281

Dr Habib ur Rehman. Dr Saqib 95-96 194 276 277 129 300

Muhammad Khan

Resources:

Terms 7.Sunnah 8. Munafiq 9.Nabi &Rasul 10.Suffah 11: Ansar 12: Qiyas

Farkhanda Noor
165 61 232 59 144 36
Muhammad:

Dr Habib ur Rehman. Dr
188 242 80 161 46
Saqib Muhammad Khan
Resources

Terms 13:Ijma 14: Ushr 15:Ihram 16: Sayi 17:safa 18:Marwa

Farkhanda noor
34 272-273 279 282 282 282
Muhammad:

Dr Habib ur Rehman. Dr
44 276 294 298 298 298
Saqib Muhammad Khan

Resources

24:Ashrah
Mubasharah
Terms 19:Shirk 20:Talbiyah 21:Tawaf 22:Revelation 23:Qiblah
(Ten Blessed
Companions)

Farkhanda noor
225 280 280 23 62 122
Muhammad:

Dr Habib ur Rehman.
Dr Saqib Muhammad 236 295 297 83-84 150
Khan

Resources

27:Shahadah
29:Sunnat 30: Sunnat Ghair
Terms 25:Sahabi 26:Muhajirin 28:Satar
Muakkadah Muakkadah
(Shahadat)

Farkhanda Noor
121 145 239 255 253 253
Muhammad:

Dr Habib ur
Rehman. Dr Saqib 161 252
Muhammad Khan
 GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Q1. What are the causes, consequences of Youth un-employment? How can this issue be resolved in a country?
Suggest some solutions to reduce the effects of the issue in hand.

(600 words)

Marking criteria

Causes: 200 words

Consequences: 200 words

Solutions: 200 words

● Research and analyze a balanced range of relevant information from different perspectives.

● Analyze in depth the causes, consequences and solutions of relevant issue

Suggested information links for skim reading and getting credible information for the above-mentioned
question:

https://scholar.google.com.pk/scholar?q=youth+unemployment+causes+consequences+and+solution&hl=en&
as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart

Q2. How is artificial intelligence impacting the thinking capacity of young generation?

(600 Words)

Marking Criteria

Discuss global, national, local and personal aspects.

Global 200 words

National/Local: 200 words

Personal reflection: 200 words

● Formulate a focused answer from consideration of the perspectives (global, national, local
personal), and different viewpoints within these.

● Research and analyze an appropriate range of relevant information from different perspectives.

● Analyze some of the causes and/or consequences of relevant issues and sometimes makes
appropriate comparisons, one or two of which are well thought-out
Suggested information links for skim reading and getting credible information for the above-mentioned
question:

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Q3. Is animal testing ever justified? (350-400 words)

Marking Criteria

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● include Introduction and conclusion paragraph

● state your opinion

● give reasons and evidence to support your opinion

● suggest your own ideas

● consider different arguments and perspectives.

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 SECTION II
SCIENCE GROUP

BIOLOGY

1. Why do plant cells have an additional layer surrounding the cell membrane?

What is this layer known as?

2. Fill in the blanks with the terms given in the box below:

Nucleus, chromosomes, cell wall, cell membrane, protoplasm, cytoplasm, ribosome, cell organelles

The outermost layer of plant cells is the ____________beneath which is the _____________
The term __________________refers to the jelly-like substance containing all the __. The
________contains thread-like structures called __________ .

2. Read the following statements and write the appropriate term against

.A. I control the functions of a cell. Who am I? . .................

B.A. I am like a policeman. I do not allow anything and everything to get in and out of the cell. Who am I?
. .................

C.A. I transfer characters from parents to offsprings. Who am I? ............

4. Classify the following terms into cells, tissues and organs and write in the tabular column given below.
RBC, WBC, Nerve cell, blood, muscle, blood vessels, brain, heart, hand
Label the parts of animal cell.

1. What are the functions of cell wall in plant cells?

2. In leaves, name the cell organelle and pigment that is responsible for green color. We do not sense any pain
when we clip our nails or cut our hair. Why?

3. In a cell, where are the genes located?

4. Amoeba and Paramecium belong to which category of organisms?

5.i. Define Osmosis

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii. What sorts of membranes does osmosis occur through?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

iii.The diagram below shows an experiment using osmosis. Label the concentrations of water, high and low and
draw arrow to shoe how the water moves.
iv. Explain what will happen to the movement of molecules once equilibrium is reached.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. What is created when there is a high concentration and a low concentration?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. How do plants use osmosis?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

9. Calculate the percentage gain in mass seen in figure 2.

% Change=……………………

Q.10. Cell A and B have been exposed to different conditions. One has taken up water the other has taken up a
strong sugar solution.

a) Which condition has cell A been exposed to?

b) What has happened to Cell A?

11. a) Research and write a short report on a famous scientist of your choice. Include information about their
contributions to their field of study, major discoveries, and their impact on society.
 b) Design a broucer to create awareness. Research on any seven diseases caused by different microorganisms
in humans and also mention the symptoms of diseases and their effects on human health, their prevention as
well as their cure if possible.

c) Find out the names of diseases for which vaccinations are available and the age at which they should be
administered to a child.

You can use the following link for your support.

Use the web to search or print pictures.

https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/the-10-greatest-scientists-of-all-time

https://byjus.com/biology/microbes-vs-disease/

Research Work
Explore the given research topics and write a detailed article of 150-200 words.

Use of Nanotechnology in medicine

Micro plastics are in our body. How can they harm us?

Click on the link https://www.nationalgeographic.com/ and write any five new inventions or interesting scientific
facts.

COMPUTER SCIENCE
1. Describe the working and application/uses of the following Input Devices:
(i) Barcode scanner (ii) 2D scanner
(iii) 3-D scanner (iv) Microphone
(v) Touch Screens [5x5=25]
2. Write a note on the following Output Devices:
(i) Laser Printer (ii) Inkjet Printer (iii) 3-D Printer [5x3=15]
3. Sensors are input devices which read or measure physical properties from their surroundings.
Name any five sensors and give their description (how they work). [5x2=10]
 Pure Science Activity: Watch and learn

Note: take help from the list of resources to complete the following tasks: (Select any three)

RELEVANT RESOURCE TASKS

● PLANT VS ANIMAL CELLS Draw and label a detailed diagram of the

structure of a typical animal and a plant cell. (5)
You can use chart papers or colored sheets of paper.

Extension Task: Create a 3D Model of animal or plant cell

using scrap material.

● (OLD VIDEO) DNA Structure and Function Draw the structure and describe the function of
● Viral Structure and Functions DNA, Bacterial Cell, and Virus with diagrams.
● Bacterial Structure and Functions (4+3+3)
You can use chart papers or colored sheets of paper.

Extension Task: Research on any one bacterial and viral

disease and make a pamphlet to create awareness in your
surroundings related to these infectious diseases.

● How Enzymes Work Describe lock and key model for enzyme action
with the help of a diagram.(5)
You can use chart papers or colored sheets of paper.

● Anatomy of a Dicot and Monocot Leaves Draw and label detailed internal structure of a
dicot leaf. (5)
You can use chart papers or colored sheets of paper.

Extension Task: Survey and Collection: Make a booklet of any

ten samples of dicot leaves.

● Plant Nutrition | Plants | Biology | FuseSchool Describe the importance of Nitrate ions and
Magnesium ions for plants. (5)
Extension Task: Grow a plant and tabulate its growth over the
span of June and July to see the effect of fertilizers and
changes in weather.
 CHEMISTRY
Multiple Choice Questions

1. All the substances in the Periodic Table are

A solid.

B elements.

C compounds.

D metals

2. How many elements can be found in nature?

A 20

B 92

C 100

D 116

3. Which element conducts electricity at r.t.p.?

A bromine

B nitrogen

C Sulphur

D sodium

4. Which of the following is a pure compound?

A air

B petrol

C steam

D sea water

5. Which of the following substances is a mixture?

A milk
B sugar

C Sulphur

D water

6. Which of the following lists three elements?

A hydrogen, sodium, carbon

B brass, Sulphur, oxygen

C brass, salt, hydrogen

D petrol, water, sugar

7. A compound has the formula, HSO3C2. How many different elements are present?

A3

B4

C7

D 11

Structured Questions

1. When iron (⚫) and Sulphur (°) are mixed and heated, they combine to form iron(II) sulphide.

(a) Iron sulphide is a compound. Explain why. [1]

............................................................................................................................................................................

(b) A mixture of iron and sulphur was shaken with water. On settling, the iron and sulphur formed separate
layers. Explain why.[1]

............................................................................................................................................................................
 (c) Some iron(II) sulphide was shaken with water. On settling, the iron and sulphur did not form separate
layers. Why not?[2]

............................................................................................................................................................................

(d) Describe one other test that would give different results with iron(II) sulphide and the mixture of iron and
sulphur.[2]

............................................................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................................................

Q2 Interpreting the Periodic Table

Examine the hypothetical periodic table below and answer the given questions.[5]

1. Which pair of elements has the same number of valence electrons?

............................................................................................................................................................................

2. Which pair of metals are in the same period?

3. Which element has the smallest atomic number?

4. Which elements are metals?

5. Which elements are non-metals?

Q 3 Watch the video and draw electronic structure of the following elements [10]
https://youtu.be/hSkJzE2Vz_w?si=_pZ8ZEIl4iupRPdK
. Helium He Carbon C Nitrogen N Oxygen O Lithium Li

Q4 Choose three elements from group 1,2, 3,7 of periodic table and investigate their properties including
atomic number, atomic mass and uses for example copper is a metal its atomic no. is 29, atomic mass is 64 and
used in electrical wires [12]

Q 5 Write Chemical Formula of following Q.6. With reference to the video link
compounds https://youtu.be/c40yPpQG8e0 ,
a.Hydrochloric acid answer the following questions: (12)
b.Nitric acid
a. What is the purpose of adding Alum and charcoal in
c.Ethanoic acid
water treatment?
d.Sulfuric acid
b. Briefly describe how you will get drinkable water.
e.Calcium carbonate c. Which chemical is added to kill bacteria in water
f.Calcium hydroxide treatment?
 PHYSICS
1. Design a Power Point Presentation of any of the following

i) Rocket Motion
ii) Parachutist Motion
iii) Submarine Motion [10]

2 (a) Define the following terms

i) speed
ii) uniform speed
iii) Average Speed
iv) acceleration
v) Uniform acceleration [10]

(b) A car takes I hour to travel 100km along a main road and then 30 minutes to travel 20km along a side road.

Calculate the average speed of the car for the whole journey in km/h. [3]

(c) A car starts from rest and gains speed of 10m/s in 5 s. Calculate the acceleration of the car. [3]

Q.3. State four differences between mass and weight. [5]

Q.4. Describe in detail how to find the density of irregularly shaped rock using electronic balance and
measuring cylinder. [5]

Reference: Text Book for O-Level

Q.5. With reference to the video link (https://youtu.be/K2fILAp5sqY), describe an experiment to find the density of an
irregular solid object.
In your description
i. State the names of apparatus used
ii. Draw the labelled diagram.
iii. Explain briefly how to carry out the experiment.
iv. State the formula to calculate the density of irregular solid object (5)
Q.6. With reference to the video link (https://youtu.be/QH5UoTDwqVM), answer the following questions
i. What is the use of Micrometer Screw Gauge?
ii. Write down the name of the parts in a micrometer screw gauge.
iii. What is the procedure to take readings from a micrometer screw gauge? (6)
Q.7. Using the symbols shown below, draw a circuit diagram to show two lamps connected in series with a cell. Also
connect an ammeter in the circuit to measure electric current flowing through the lamps and a voltmeter to measure

the voltage of the cell. (4)

 ACCOUNTING
Question 1

(Please learn the accounting equation and definitions of assets, liabilities and equity)

Use the accounting equation to calculate the missing figures.

The Accounting Equation

ASSETS = EQUITY + LIABILITIES

Where

Assets: Resources held/owned by the business; Equity / Capital: Resources supplied by the owner of the
business; Liabilities: Resources supplied by the individuals / organizations other than the owner.

*The first part (A) has been done as an example.

Assets = Equity + Liabilities

12500 = 1800 + Equity

12500-1800 = Equity

Equity = $ 10,700

Complete the gaps in the following table:

Assets Liabilities Equity (Capital)

A 12500 1800 ?

B 28000 4900 ?

C 16800 ? 12500

D 19600 ? 16450

E ? 6300 19200

F ? 11650 39750
Question 2

(Please learn the formula to calculate the Gross Profit / Gross Loss)

Use the formula to answer the question.

Note

Gross Profit is the excess of sales revenue over the cost of sales in the period.

Gross Profit = Sales – Cost of sales If answer is positive

Gross Loss = Sales – Cost of sales If answer is negative

*The first part (A) has been done as an example.

Gross Profit = Sales – Cost of sales

Gross Profit = 10676 – 9820

Gross Profit = $ 856

Calculate the gross profit or gross loss of each of the following businesses:

Cost of sales Sales Gross Profit/(Gross Loss)

$ $ $

A 9820 10676 ?

B 7530 14307 ?

C 10500 19370 ?

D 9580 9350 ?

E 8760 17200 ?
Question 3

(Calculation of Tax and Discount)

(i) Haider buys a laptop for $ 45000 and pays 15 % Tax. What is the amount of Tax?

(ii) The cost of a book is $ 60. The shop offers a discount of 40 %.

What is the discounted price of the book?

Question 4

The salary of a worker has been increased by 25 %. The new salary is $ 25000.
What was his original salary?

Question 5

List down 5 household expenses during the month of July 2023.

Rules of double entry (Please learn the rules of double entry)

Where

Debit= Left hand side of a ledger account

Credit= Right hand side of a ledger account

Ledger account

Date Details $ Date Details $

DEBIT SIDE CREDIT SIDE

Rules of Double Entry

Accounts To record Entry in the account

Assets an increase Debit

a decrease Credit

Liabilities an increase Credit

a decrease Debit

Equity/Capital an increase Credit

a decrease Debit
 BUSINESS STUDIES
Understanding business activities

Q-1 Define the following terms: (10*2=20)

● Limited resources
● specialization
● Added value
● primary and secondary activities
● Mixed economy
● Business plan
● Size of business
● External growth of business
● Sole proprietorship
● Partnership

Q-2-Explain one advantage and disadvantage of using division of labor in production of clothes. (5)

Q-3-Identify and explain the opportunities cost and how it can be helpful in business decisions. (5)
Q-4-Outline two reasons why external groups would be interested in measuring the size of business. (5)
Q-5-Identify and explain how business objectives are important for the success of business. (5)

Economics
Section -1 Basic economics problems

Define the following terms: (20)

● factors of production
● Land Capital
● Labor Organization
● Mobility of labor
● Opportunity cost and consumer
● Opportunity cost and workers
● production possibilities frontier
Q- 1 What are economics problems and how a car is considered in economics problems.(5)
Q-2
a) Identify two non-human factors of production. (5)
b) Analyze why the mobility of labor may increase over time. (5)
Q-3
a) Explain two causes of shift in PPC.
b) Analyze how PPC illustrates scarcity, opportunity cost and efficiency. (10)
Research work

Conduct a short interview with at least 3 people and document their responses on economic concepts
applicable in daily life

Questions Interviewee 1 Interviewee 2 Interviewee 3

Name

Profession

Age

What are the wants that you

would like to have in life (Cars,
Bikes, Clothes & Bags)

Can you have it all?

(If not, then what is the
limiting factor)

Can you live without these

items stated above

What are the things that you

cannot live without

How do you classify the

things you have mentioned
above, as Needs or wants

If you have limited money,

what would you like to have
from above

What do you think is the

opportunity cost of this
decision
(What has to be forgone for
choosing this option)

Do you think that the needs

of a person are changing with
age?
 Commerce
Define what is commerce?

Define Trade

Define aid to trade

Chain of production

Why does production take place?

Define the branches of production

· Primary production

· Secondary production

· Tertiary production

Solve the following questions

1. Name any two services provided by retailers to customers.

2. Give two reason why consumer expectation have increased

3. Why does setting up a small scale retail business often attract customers?

4. What is specialization and how does it affect business growth?

5. Why do supermarket chains buy in bulk?

6. Give two reasons why department stores often sell online?

7. How has e-commerce affected retail trade?