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Code No. 2/1
I Series RHB I
Candidates must write the Code on
the title page of the answer-book.Roll No.
• Please check that this question paper contains 16 printed pages.
• Code number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
• Please check that this question paper contains 17 questions.
• Please write down· the Serial Number of the question before
attempting it.
• 15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question
paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the
students will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on
the answer script during this period.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT - II
ENGLISH
(Language and Literature)
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks 80
General Instructions :
(i) The Question paper is divided into four sections :
Section A Reading 15 Marks B Writing 15 Marks
Section C Grammar 15 D Literature / Text Books 35 Marks
(ii) All questions are compulsory.
(iii) Marks are indicated against each question.
2/1 1 p.T.a.SECTION A
15(Reading)
1. Read the passage given below and choose the most appropriate answer
to each question out of the options that follow lx5=5
In ancient times, the Olympics were associated with Greek
religious festivals. Life in ancient Greece revolved around their gods.
The Greeks believed that their gods were immortal, and more
powerful than human beings. They honoured their gods with festivals
devoted to sports.
The most important of these festivals were the four national
festivals. They were open to sportsmen from all Greek regions and
colonies. Each of the festivals was held at a different place and was
celebrated in honour of a particular god. The Olympic Games were
held in Olympia which was an important religious centre in ancient
Greece. A magnificent temple was built there in honour of the god,
Zeus. He was regarded as the ruler of both gods and men. People
tried to please Zeus by excelling in sports, and many contests of skill
and strength were held.
It was believed that the Olympic Games were founded by
the Greek hero, Hercules who was known as the son of the god,
Zeus. He performed twelve seemingly impossible tasks to become the
greatest of all Greek heroes. He cleaned in a single day King Augeas'
stables which was an impossible task. The king was fabulously rich
and had thousands and thousands of animals. So his stables were
extremely dirty and full of stink. Hercules redirected the course of
211 2the river, Alpheus through the stables of the king. All the muck and
dirt were washed out in a single day. To celebrate this achievement
he started the Olympic Games in honour of his father, Zeus.
(a) The Greeks celebrated festivals devoted to sport to _
(i) gain physical strength
(ii) honour their gods
(iii) get power
(iv) become immortal
(b) In ancient Greece the Olympic Games were held _
(i) in Greek regions
(ii) in colonies
(iii) at religious centres
(iv) at Olympia
(c) They honoured Zeus by _
(i) building magnificient temples
(ii) excelling in sports
(iii) in contests of skill and strength
(iv) doing all the above things
(d) The impossible task performed by Hercules was _
(i) the cleaning of Augeas' stables in a day
(ii) removing the muck and dirt from the king's stables
(iii) redirecting the course of the river through the stables
(iv) All of the above
211 3 p.T.a.(e) The word/phrase In the passage which means 'deathless' IS
immortal(i) humanreligiousgods beingscentre
(ii)(iii)(iv)
2. Read the poem given below and choose the most appropriate answer to
each question out of the options that follow: lx5=5
Oh, books, what books they used to know,
Those children living long ago !
So please, oh please, we beg, we pray,
Go throw your TV set away,
And in its place you can install
A lovely bookshelf on the wall.
Then fill the shelves with lots of books,
Ignoring all the dirty looks, ....
Fear not, because we promise you
That, in about a week or two
Of having nothing else to do,
They'll now begin to feel the need
Of having something to read.
And once they start - oh boy, oh boy!
You watch the slowly growing joy
That fills their hearts. They'll grow so keen
" 14·They'll wonder what they'd ever seen
In that ridiculous machine .....
Roald Dahl
(a) The word 'they' in the first line refers to ~ _
(i) writers
(ii) children living in the present times
(iii) children living in the olden days
(iv) parents of children
(b) The poet wants the TV set to be replaced with _
(i) gadgets
(ii) bookshelves filled with lots of books
(iii)
(iv) showcases
(c) The poet is sure that the children would begin to read the books
within a week or two because they _
(i) will have no other work
(ii) will have no television
(iii) will have books in the shelves
(iv) with no work, will feel the need for something to read
(d) Once the children start reading they will get _
thrillexcitement P.T.O. 5(i)JOYsurprIse
(iii)(ii)(iv)
2/1(e) The tone of the poem is _
(i) sad
(ii) humorous
(iii) happy
(iv) satirical
lx5=53. Read the passage given below :
Once a carpenter went looking for a job. He approached a
building contractor, and got a job at a decent salary and good
working conditions. The carpenter was thrilled and determined to do
his best. His boss provided him with tools and showed him the place
where he was supposed to work.
At the end of the first day, the carpenter prepared fifteen
doors. His boss was happy with his performance and congratulated
him. The carpenter tried harder the next day but he was able to
prepare only 10 doors. The third day he tried even harder, but he
could prepare only seven. Day after day he was preparing less and
less doors.
"I must be losing my strength," the carpenter thought. He
went to the boss and apologized, saying that he could not understand
what was going on. "When was the last time when you sharpened
your tools ?" the boss asked.· "Sharpen ! I had no time to sharpen my
tools. I have been busy trying to prepare doors," said the carpenter.
Most of us never update our skills. We think that whatever we have
learned is enough.
2/1 6• Complete the following sentences based on your reading of the passage
in your own words.
(a) The carpenter approached the building contractor because _
(b) The carpenter became extremely happy because he _
(c) The boss congratulated him because . _
(d) His boss advised him _
(e) The word in the passage which means the same as 'asked
someone for something' is _
SECTION B
15(Writing)
4. You are Madhur / Madhurika living at 53, Niti Apartments,
Hyderabad. Write a letter in not more than 100 words to your friend
telling himlher about a very interesting story book that you have
recently finished reading. 6
OR
A number of accidents take place due to low hanging high tension
electric wires in the city. Write a letter in not more than 100 words to
the editor of a national daily advocating the need for the removal of
these wires from near the residential areas. You are Ankur / Akriti,
living at 15, Main Road, Khajoori Khas, Delhi.
2/1 7 p.T.a.5. The prIces of the items of daily consumption such as milk, vegetables,
pulses etc. have been skyrocketing for the last several months making
it difficult for the common man to survive. Write an article in not
more than 120 words expressing your views and suggesting solutions.
You are Meghraj / Meghna. 6
OR
Malaria and dengue fever which greatly affect the children are most
common during the rainy season. Write a speech in not more than 120
words to be delivered in the morning assembly to create awareness
among the students about these diseases. You may take help from the
notes given below. You are Prerna / Pranav.
• water borne diseases, caused by mosquito bite
• dengue mosquitoes breed in clean water and bite during daytime
• don't let water accumulate in coolers, plants, anywhere at home
or in the neighbourhood
• cover all containers
• cover the whole body - wear full-sleeved clothing
• use mosquito repellents and mosquito nets
6. Your area was greatly affected due to flood in the Kosi rIver. There
was a great loss of life and property. The students of your school
rendered service and support to the victims. Write a report in about
80 words for your school magazine. You are Poonam / Prerit, Secretary
of the Cultural Society of D.A.V. Sr. Sec. School, Patna. 3
OR
Tomorrow is your grandmother's birthday. The children of your family
want to celebrate it with great enthusiasm but without letting her
know about the preparation you want to make. Write a dialogue, in
about 80 words, which yqu might have with your family members
about the plans that you have in your mind. You are Ankit / Anjali.
2/1 8SECTION C
15(Grammar)
7. Read the passage given below. Fill in the blanks by choosing the most
appropriate word/words from the given options. ~x6=3
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A large number of scientists gathered at Lakpat in Gujarat
(a) the v