INTERNATIONAL INDIAN SCHOOL, AL_JUBAIL

Eastern Province – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

‫المدرسة العالمية الهندية _ الجبيل‬
‫المنطقة الشرقية – المملكة العربية السعودية‬

PRE BOARD EXAMINATION – JANUARY 2023

SUBJECT ENGLISH CLASS X MARKS 80 TIME 3 hrs.

SECTION A: READING SKILS 20 Marks

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I. Read the passage given below. 10 Marks

1. The modern classroom has taken several steps forward in its evolution of the
learning environment in the past 25 years. Many of the benefits that we have seen in
this setting are due to the introduction of new technology options for students.
Instead of having a single computer for a class to use or a laboratory environment for
the entire school placed in one room, we can now help students learn at their table or
desk with items issued to them directly. Thus, there are quite a lot of advantages of
having technology in classrooms.
2. Technology helps children to stay motivated during the learning process. Most
students don’t like to go to school if they feel like they are wasting their time. When
there is technology allowed in the classroom, then teachers have an opportunity to let
children work at a pace which suits them the best without disturbing others. They can
look up additional information about a subject they are learning about that day, play
educational games that reinforce the lesson, or work on advanced material using a
program.
3. Because many of today’s technology options allow students to see how well they
are doing compared to the average of all users, it gives them a chance to push harder
for themselves and their education. Many of the programs that encourage learning
also issue rewards or award certificates, which helps to make the lessons fun as well.
4. Technology encourages more communication between teachers and parents.
When there is technology in the classroom, then there are more opportunities for
parents and teachers to connect with each other. Using a blog for the classroom can
help parents get to see what their children are learning each day. Apps and software
options allow teachers to instantly report on a child’s behaviour to let parents know in
real-time what is happening throughout the day.

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5. Technology also creates new ways to learn for today’s student. There are three
critical forms of intelligence that we see in children today : emotional, creative, and
instructional. The traditional classroom environment, which typically encourages
lecture-based lessons, focusses more on the latter option. Standardized tests and
similar ranking tools do the same. When children have access to technology today,
then those who excel outside of the standard learning setup can still achieve their full
potential.
6. Technology allows children to embrace their curiosity in multiple ways. They can try
new things without embarrassment because their tech access gives them a level of
anonymity. This process allows children to work, through trial and error if they wish,
to see if a different strategy helps them to learn more effectively.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. (1x10)

i. Most children don’t like to go to school if :

(A) they don’t understand what is being taught in class.
(B) they feel like they are wasting their time.
(C) they find class too boring.
(D) they can get away with it.

ii. Supply one advantage of having a technology that allows students to see how
well they are doing compared to the average of other students.
iii. Select the appropriate option to fill in the blanks:
Technology allows children to embrace their _____ in multiple ways.
(A) intelligence
(B) hard work
(C) curiosity
(D) passion

iv. State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE.

Technology creates new ways to learn for today’s student.
v. Based on your reading of the text, list 2 ways through which technology helps
children to stay motivated during the learning process.
1. __________
2. __________
vi. What are the three critical forms of intelligence that we see in children today?
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vii. . Select the option that displays what the writer projects with reference to the
following:
‘Thus, there are quite a lot of advantages of having technology in
classrooms.’ (paragraph 1)
A. Doubt
B. Caution
C. Conviction
D. denial
viiI. Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 6.
Children can try new things with the help of technology without embarrassment.
ix. State 1 method through which technology encourages more communication
between teachers and parents.
x. Select the correct option to complete the following sentence. (paragraph 6)
Technology helps children to see if a different strategy helps them to learn more
effectively through _____
(a) hard work and diligence.
(b) trial and error method.
(c) advanced software programs.
(d) strategies and lessons.

II. Read the passage given below 10 Marks

I. Research from the Publishers Association has shown that films based on
books take 44% more at the box office revenue in the UK and 53% more
worldwide than original screenplays. The report explores what impact a
book has when adapted for film and TV.
II. The report reads: “Published material is the basis of 52% of top UK films in
the last 10 years, and accounts for an even higher share of revenue from
these leading performers, at 61% of UK box office gross and 65% of
worldwide gross.” The Hollywood adaptation of “My Cousin Rachel” was
shown to have a significant impact on the sales of the Daphne Du Maurier
thriller. The sales of the book in 2017 alone accounted for 23% of all sales
since 1992.

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 III. The research suggests that adapted films tend to perform better, because
films can “leverage the popularity” of well-known books through an existing
audience. Films adapted from books also tend to have a richer, more fully-
developed story to draw on. In terms of TV adaptation, it was revealed that a
quarter of dramas were based on literary sources and attracted a 56% larger
share of the audience than those based on original scripts. Fourteen of the
35 high end series produced in the UK in the period between January and
September 2017 were based on books, compared to seven based on true
stories or historical events and five based on pre-existing films or TV stories.
IV. In the case of the 2016 BBC broadcast of “The Night Manager”, research
revealed that while the novel was in circulation for over 25 years, 82% of the
copies it sold were in 2016 and 2017. Sales of the paperback edition
remained strong in 2017 even after the series went off the air.
V. In conclusion, the report states that “there is a strong two-way relationship
between publishing and the wider creative economy, wherein a successful
adaptation often has spill-over effects and gives a substantial boost to the
sales of the original book.”

(338 words) Source: https://www.thebookseller.com/news/films-based-books-take-

more-91m-more-globallyoriginal-scripts-825036

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. (1x10)

Q.1. Select the correct option to complete the following sentence.(Paragraph 1)

The purpose of the research by Publishers Association was to study the___________
A. variety in films and TV shows.
B. impact of films on books.
C. choice of books for film-making.
D. connect between books and films.

Q.2 Fill in the blanks by selecting the correct option.

The research of the revenues generated from the majority of the top films in the UK
based on published material at the box office show ___________ profits.
A. increasing
B. decreasing
C. no
D. fixed

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Q.3. Select the option that gives the correct meaning of the following statement.

The sales of the book in 2017 alone accounted for 23% of all sales since 1992.

A. There were 23% higher sales in 2017 than previous years.

B. A major chunk of sales happened in 2017.
C. The sales were limited to 23% in 2017.
D. There were very few books sold in the previous years.

Q.4 . Infer one reason for the following based on the information in paragraph 3
‘According to the research, films based on books have greater success.’
A. people like to see the characters from the books on screen.
B. the films get the advantage of the fame of the books.
C. it takes less effort for people to watch films than read books.
D. the films get a ready-made script from the books.

Q.5. Evaluate the INAPROPRIATE REASON for the statement ‘Films adapted from
books also tend to have a richer, more fully-developed story to draw on.’

(A) The plot and the storyline of such films are better.
(B) The characters are likely to be more vivid.
(C) The production of such films is meant for the rich and famous.
(D) The settings and costumes are adapted from the book.

Q.6. On what from the following were the maximum TV serials in UK in the year 2017
based?

A. books.
B. historical stories.
C. original true stories.
D. previous films.

Q.7. TV dramas based on literary works have_______.

Select the correct option.
A. increased the immediate sales of the book
B. increased the sales of the book during the first screening
C. had no immediate impact on the sales of the book
D. had very little impact on the sales of the book
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 Q.8 . Supply 1 point to justify the following.
According to paragraph V, ‘there is a two-way relationship between books and the
screen’.
A. both revolve around the same stories.
B. both cater to an audience with the same taste.
C. both gain from each other’s popularity.
D. both belong to the creative field.

Q. 9 Substitute the word ‘broadcast’ with ONE WORD/PHRASE similar in meaning in

the following sentence from paragraph 4.
‘In the case of the 2016 BBC broadcast of “The Night Manager”, research revealed
that………..’

Q.10. Complete the analogy with the word from the extract.
Depicted: revealed :: viewers : _________

III SECTION B- GRAMMAR 10 Marks

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Attempt ANY TEN of the following questions.
i. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence.
The hospital board clearly mentioned that you ________ smoke in the hospital
as it is a health hazard for all.
A. cannot
B. must not
C. need not
D. might not

ii. Read the conversation between Sanjay and Madan and complete the
narration that follows:
Sanjay: I am surprised to see you here in Delhi. When did you come?
Madan: I came here yesterday. I have been offered a job here.
Sanjay told Madan that he was surprised to see him there in Delhi and asked
when he had come. Madam replied that he had come there the previous day
and added that _____________________.

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iii. Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line.
He usually _______ breakfast before he goes to school.
A. is eating
B. has eaten
C. ate
D. eats

iv. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the
following line:
Some political thinkers think that liberty and equality couldn’t go together.

OPTION NO. ERROR CORRECTION

A Some A few

B couldn’t can’t

C think Thinks

D go goes

v. Complete the given sentence, by filling in the blank with the correct option:
The river had crept _________ the banks and spread across the flat plains.
A. over
B. into
C. under
D. below

vi. Report the dialogue between Ritika and Mohit by completing the sentence:
Ritika: Can I borrow your Math book for a couple of days?
Mohit: Yes certainly, I have already studied for tomorrow’s test .

Ritika asked Mohit if she could borrow his Math book for a couple of days.
Mohit replied in the affirmative and further added that _____________

vii. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
A first Indian woman physician Anandibai Joshi graduated in 1886.

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 Use the given format for your response:
ERROR CORRECTION

viii. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
Communication has become very effective but instant due to smart phones.

Use the given format for your response:

ERROR CORRECTION

ix. Transform the following direct speech into reported speech:

Sunitha asked Venkat, “How much is the rent for your flat?”

x. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket.
The teacher _________ (make) the students repeat the lesson.

xi. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence
___________ of the tourists could see ______ tiger in the reserve.
A. None, any
B. Some, any
C. None, some
D. Some, none

xii. Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between
Raman and Anitha.
Raman: What’s the matter, Anitha?
Anitha: Oh, nothing. You cannot help me. I only want that blue umbrella.

Raman asked Anitha what the matter was. Anitha replied that it was nothing
and he could not help her as _________________________
A. she wants only that blue umbrella
B. she only would want that blue umbrella
C. she had only wanted this blue umbrella
D. she only wanted that blue umbrella
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 IV-- SECTION B- CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS 10 MARKS

1. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below. 5 MARKS

1A. You are Sujata/Sudhir, Secretary of the Student Council, Nav Vihar Public School,
Mumbai. You are planning an excursion to Jim Corbett National Park for students.
Write a letter to The Director, Tourism Department, Jim Corbett National Park,
enquiring about a package for 100 students which would include transportation,
sightseeing, boarding and lodging for 4 nights.
OR
1B. Two main parks in your locality have suffered from neglect on the part of local
authorities. They have virtually been taken over by undesirable elements. As a result
the residents have stopped going to the parks. Write a letter in about 100-120 words
to the Editor of a local daily expressing your concern about the problems the neglect
has created and suggest measures to reclaim the parks for children. You are Gautam/
Gauri of 21, Gobind Enclave, Meerut.
2. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below. 5 MARKS
2 A. The charts below show agricultural production in two different regions of the
country. Write an analytical paragraph in 100-120 words by selecting and reporting
the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.

OR

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 2 B. Read the following excerpt from an article that appeared in a monthly
newsletter circulated among residents of a township.

‘The by-laws of some residential associations and management that ban owners
and tenants from keeping pets in their apartments, are justified.’

Write a paragraph to analyse the given argument. You could think about what
alternative explanations might weaken the given conclusion and include rationale /
evidence that would strengthen / counter the given argument.

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SECTION C – LITERATURE 40 Marks
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V. Reference to the Context 10 MARKS
1. Attempt ANY ONE of the two extracts given. 5 MARKS
1.A. “But, please, Stephan Stepanovitch, how can they be yours? Do be a reasonable
man! My aunt’s grandmother gave the Meadows for the temporary and free use of
your grandfather’s peasants. The peasants used the land for forty years and got
accustomed to it as if it was their own, when it happened that …….. .”
(i) Who is the speaker of the above lines?
(ii) Select the option that displays the reason why his aunt’s grandmother gave the
meadows. In order to-
A. boost her income.
B. Accomplish her task
C. Temporarily and freely use grandfather’s peasants.
D. Maintain the fertility of the land
(iii) According to the extract, what does the Speaker most likely wants Stephan to
be when he said, ”Do be a reasonable man.”
1. Rational 4. illogical
2. Fair 5. sensible
3. Unjust
Select the correct option.
A. 1 & 4
B. 2 & 3
C. Only 3
D. 1, 2 and 5
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(iv)‘The peasants treated the land as their own .’ List two reasons for it.
i.___________________________
ii ___________________________
v) Complete the analogy by selecting a suitable word from the given text.
sanctioned: approved : : occurred : __________
OR
I B. Read the given extract to attempt the questions that follow:
Ausable moved to an armchair and sat down heavily. “I’m going to raise the devil with
the management this time, and you can bet on it,” he said grimly. “This is the second
time in a month that somebody has got into my room through that nuisance of a
balcony!”
(i) Who is Ausable?
a) A secret agent c) A tourist in a hotel
b) A businessman d) A reporter
(ii) Why was Ausable angry with the management?
(iii) Ausable’s ______________ comes through clearly when he frames the story of
the balcony.
(iv) Select the option that correctly captures the application of the word ‘heavily’ as
used in the extract.
A. She has been heavily criticized by the press.
B. He relies heavily on his parents
C. She sighed heavily, then said, “Okay ,I’ll do it.”
D. He sat down heavily in the corner, watching her.
v) Name the lesson and writer of the given extract.
2. Attempt ANY ONE of two extracts given. 5 MARKS
2 A. The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbour and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
(a) What does the poet mean by little cat feet?
(b) Complete the analogy with the word from the extract.
Port: harbour :: hips: __________

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 ( c ) What is the poet’s tone in the extract?
1. Calm 4. mysterious
2. Insulting 5. agitated
3. Argumentative
Select the appropriate option.
A. 1 & 4
B. 2 & 5
C. Option 3
D. 4 & 5
(d) “It sits looking….” what is the poetic device used here?
A. Simile C. Metaphor
B. Allusion D. Alliteration
( e) State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE.
The extract uses fog as a symbol for difficulties faced by people which are temporary
in nature.
OR
2B. Belinda embraced him, Mustard licked him.
No one mourned for his pirate victim.
Ink and Blink in glee did gyrate.
Around the dragon that ate the pirate.
i. Whom does ‘him’ refer to in the stanza?

(a) Belinda (b) Custard (c) Mustard (d) Pirate

ii. Why did Belinda embrace him?

(a) Out of helplessness (c ) out of fear

(b) Out of gratitude (d) out of shock

iii. Why were Ink and Blink happy?

iv. Complete the following analogy correctly with a word from extract:
revolve : gyrate :: grieved : _____
v. Complete the sentence appropriately.

It is clear that Alliteration is the poetic device used for ‘Ink and Blink in glee did
gyrate’ because ____________________________ (Clue: explain how Alliteration
applies here)
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VI. Answer ANY FOUR of the following in about 40-50 words each. 4x3=12
a) What are the three things that can’t happen in a treeless forest according to the
poet Adrienne Rich?
b) The use of symbolism in the poem ‘Fire and Ice’ effectively conveys the poet’s
message. Explain with reference to the poem.
c) What are some of the many surprises that wait to be discovered by visitors to
Coorg ?
d) What game had Mijbil invented to amuse himself ?
e) Annie writes that it was fortunate that Mr. Keesing took the joke in the right way.
Why does she feel so?
VII. Answer ANY TWO of the following in about 40-50 words each. 2x3=6
a) Why was Horace Danby arrested when he had not stolen anything?
b) How did the necklace change the life of Loisel?
c) Why does the historian refer to the twentieth century as ‘the era of books’?
VIII. Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 100-120 words. 1x6=6
a) How did Buddha make Kisa Gotami realise the reality of death?

OR
b) ‘Valli was a mature girl and ahead of her age. She was sensitive , but at the
same time she was fearless and quite determined.’ Justify the statement with
instances from the text.
IX. Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 100-120 words. 1x6=6
a) Discoveries of science can be used for the welfare of mankind as well as for its
destruction. How is this applicable to Griffin’s scientific discovery. Explain
giving examples from the text.
OR

b) Social customs like the dowry system are a curse to our society. Describe how
Bholi by rejecting Bishamber shows the way to deal with dowry seekers.

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