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Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that

follow:Passage:Climate change is a pressing global issue that affects all living


organisms on Earth. The rise In global temperatures, mainly caused by
human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, has led to a
variety of environmental problems. These include the melting of polar ice
caps, rising sea levels, and unpredictable weather patterns.One of the most
alarming consequences of climate change is its impact on biodiversity. Many
species of animals and plants are unable to adapt to the rapid changes in
their habitats, leading to their extinction. Coral reefs, for example, are
particularly vulnerable to rising ocean temperatures and acidification. These
delicate ecosystems support a wide range of marine life, and their
destruction has far-reaching consequences for the entire oceanic food
chain.Efforts to combat climate change have been made at both the
governmental and individual levels. International agreements, such as the
Paris Climate Agreement, aim to reduce global carbon emissions and limit
the rise in global temperatures. On an individual level, people are
encouraged to reduce their carbon footprint by using public transport,
conserving energy, and adopting sustainable practices like recycling and
using renewable energy sources.While the situation remains critical, there is
still hope. With global cooperation and a shift towards sustainable living, it is
possible to mitigate the worst effects of climate change and protect the
planet for future generations.Questions:1. What is the primary cause of the
rise in global temperatures, according to the passage? (1 mark)

2. Mention two environmental problems caused by climate change. (2 marks)

3. Why are coral reefs particularly vulnerable to climate change? (2 marks)

4. What are some ways individuals can help combat climate change? (2
marks)

5. What is the goal of the Paris Climate Agreement? (1 mark)

6. Find words in the passage that mean the same as:

a) Sensitive and easily damaged (1 mark)

b) Reduce or lessen (1 mark)

Section B: Writing and Grammar (10 marks)Write a short story in about 100-
150 words using the following opening line: “As the sun set behind the
mountains, I realized I had lost my way in the forest…”
(5 marks)Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verb in the
brackets:

a) She ______ (read) when I called her.

b) I ______ (meet) him at the station tomorrow.

c) The project ______ (complete) by the end of the week.

d) They ______ (travel) to London last year.

e) By the time I reached, they ______ (leave).

(5 marks)Section C: Literature (30 marks)Prose (10 marks)Answer the


following questions (30-40 words each):

(Any three, 3x2=6 marks)a) How did Santosh Yadav show her courage and
determination to climb Mount Everest?

b) Why did Albert Einstein leave school in Munich?

c) What were the circumstances that led Margie to dislike school in “The Fun
They Had”?

d) What lesson does “The Lost Child” teach about the priorities of children?
Long answer question (100-120 words):

What qualities of Abdul Kalam made him successful, as described in the


chapter “My Childhood”? Discuss how his values can inspire the youth today.

(4 marks)Poetry (10 marks)Answer the following questions (30-40 words


each):

(Any three, 3x2=6 marks)a) In the poem “The Road Not Taken,” why does
the poet choose the road less traveled?

b) What message does William Wordsworth convey in his poem “The Solitary
Reaper”?

c) Describe the feelings of the wind in the poem “Wind” by Subramania


Bharati.

d) How does Adrienne Rich show the strength of the tiger in “The Tiger in the
Zoo”?Long answer question (100-120 words):

In the poem “No Men Are Foreign,” how does the poet convey the message
of universal brotherhood?
(4 marks)Supplementary Reader (10 marks)Answer the following questions
(30-40 words each):

(Any three, 3x2=6 marks)a) What made Hari Singh change his mind and
return the money in “The Thief’s Story”?

b) Why did Mrs. Pumphrey call the vet for Tricki in “A Triumph of Surgery”?

c) How did the Professor prove to be a good teacher in “The Bishop’s


Candlesticks”?

d) What role did the mirror play in the story “The Happy Prince”?Long answer
question (100-120 words):

What moral lesson does O. Henry convey in his story “The Last Leaf”? How is
this lesson relevant to today’s world?

(4 marks)

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