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ENGLISH (Communicative)

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS :

This paper consists of four sections.Section A - Reading 20 marksSection B - Writing 30 marksSection C - Grammar 20 marksSection D - Literature 30 marks

1. Attempt all questions.

2. Do not

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And as I paused to hear his songWhile swift the sunny moments slid,

Perhaps his mate sat listening long,And listened longer than I did.

A.1.1 Read the following summary. Complete it by writing the missing word against thecorrect blank number in your answer sheet : (1/2×10=5 marks)

The poet's intense (a) .................... for nature is (b) ..................... in the poem.She looked (c) .............. from a cornfield and saw a (d) ........... soaring in the skyand (e) ............... . The butterflies (f) ........... about in the cornfield. The poetknew that the skylark's (g) ............... was hidden (h) ................ the stalks. She (i).............. that its (j) ............... too was listening intently to the song.

A.1.2 Complete the following statements on the basis of your reading of the poem. Writeyour answers in the answer sheet against the correct blank number : (1×3 = 3 marks)(1) The colours mentioned in the poem are .....................(2) One sunny morning the poet ...................................(3) The phrase 'gay accord' in the second stanza means .................

A.2 Read the passage given below : (12 marks)

1. Why is it that there are very few women players in our orchestras ? If onecould reply flatly - sex discrimination : they don’t want women in orchestras- that would be a definite answer. But one can’t say that. As a matter of factthere are, if not many, a few women playing today in symphony orchestras.Nevertheless, it is true that male orchestral players are in an overwhelmingmajority. Why is that ? I’m afraid, there is no one answer. There are physicalreasons why women don’t perform well on certain instruments. The averagewoman is not likely to possess sufficient lung power and sheer muscularstrength to play the tuba just as an average woman’s hands are not likely tobe large enough to finger a double bass satisfactorily. But what about theother instruments ?

2. I think social and family pressures have been very strong in keeping womenout of orchestras. Think of the prejudice that existed half a century ago againstthe so-called ‘nice’ girls going on stage. The stage was won out for thesimple reason that it had to have women to play feminine roles in plays andoperas, and was willing to offer a young woman more money than she couldmake in any other profession. Moreover, on stage, she was appearing as anindividual, as a center of attraction. This was gratifying to both her and herfamily. To this day, while the average parents are reconciled to seeing theirdaughter become an opera singer or concert artist, they don’t like the idea ofseeing her submerging her personality to become the member of a chorus ofthe orchestra.

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3. Another reason why we have so few women orchestral musicians is that sofew of them play wind instruments well enough. They don’t play well enoughbecause they haven’t had the proper training; and the reason for that lies inthe history of orchestral music. You will find that famous European familiesof bassoon players or clarinetists taught their sons to play the familyinstrument. Their sons; but never their daughters. If they had any other pupils,those were also boys; not girls. And to this day, while women vote, holdpublic office and practise many other professions, without shocking oursensibilities, in this particular field, the orchestra, our attitude towards womenstill remains the same.

4. However, this prejudice is rapidly crumbling, and is likely to disappear entirelyin a few years. For this we have to thank our high-school bands andorchestras, which offer instruction, practice, and experience in playing allorchestral, instruments to boys and girls alike.

A.2.1 Complete the following sentences. Write the answers in your answer sheet againstthe correct blank number : (1×8 = 8 marks)

I. The reasons why there are only very few women orchestra players -(a) Physical reasons

(i) ................................................................................................(ii) ................................................................................................

(b) Social reasons(i) ................................................................................................(ii) ................................................................................................

(c) Women won out on stage because(i) ................................................................................................(ii) ................................................................................................

II. The high school bands have to be thanked because ...................................................................................................................................................

III. Lack of training has resulted in .................................................................

A.2.2 Find words from the passage which mean the same as the phrases given below.Write your answers in the answer sheet against the correct blank number : (1×4=4 marks)(a) make a distinction/a difference .................... Para 1(b) breaking / falling off .................... Para 4(c) satisfying / to please .................... Para 2(d) learning .................... Para 3

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SECTION — B (Writing) 30 marks

B.1 You are Rekha / Rahul of National Public School, Bilaspur. Being incharge of thecultural committee of your school, you are given the following letter by yourPrincipal about an Inter-school Cultural Fiesta your school has to take part in.Write a notice, in not more than 50 words, including relevant details from theletter, asking students to appear for selection. Do not give extra information. Putthe notice in a box. (5 marks)

Hill Mount School,Bilaspur.

20 February, 2005

The Principal,National Public School,Bilaspur.

Madam,Our school is conducting a cultural fiesta on the 26th of this month. The

events for competition include music, dance and skit. We would appreciate if thestudents of your prestigious institution participate and make our show a grandsuccess. Attractive prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Thank you very much,Yours faithfully,Gayathri SundaramPrincipal

B.2 Mr. Ujwal, the Managing Director of Ceramics India Ltd. asks his P.A. to draft amessage for Mr. Ramesh, the P.R.O. of his company. Use the following informationin the M.D.’s note-pad to draft the message. Put the message in a box. (5 marks)Your answer should be in not more than 50 words.

Two dignitaries arriving from Delhi on 4th April.Accommodation to be booked in a five-star hotel.Show them around the factory.Book return tickets on the 6th April.

B.3 You are Ravi / Reshma. You happened to see the following lines in a newspaper.(10 marks)

“We all mourn and groan about the loss of the quality of life through thedestruction of our ecology, and yet each one of us, in our comfortable littleways contribute daily to that destruction. It is time now to awaken in each oneof us the respect and attention our beloved mother deserves.” Says Ed Asner,an Environmental supporter.

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You decide to write an article in the school magazine titled “Save the Planet,Earth”. Using ideas from the unit on ‘Environment’ and your own ideas, write thearticle in about 200 words.

B.4 The given histogram throws light onIndia’s poor performance in theAthens Olympics. As Rama/Raju,write a letter in not more than 150words to be included in the letters tothe editor column of the DailyExpress. Making use of the hintsgiven below and your own ideas,write the reasons for the poorperformance. Give suggestions onhow India can perform better.Hints :Lack of initiative - satisfied with being mediocre (10 marks)Government apathyDearth of trained personnelEconomic reasons

FOR THE BLINDIndia had to be content with silver in the Athens Olympics.Making use of the hints above and your own ideas, write a letter to the editor of alocal daily on the reasons for India’s poor performance.Give suggestions on how we can perform better.

SECTION — C (Grammar) 20 marks

C.1 Raghu is the reporter of ‘The Herald’. He was sent to write a report on a bomb-blast in a shopping complex. Using the information from his note-pad completethe paragraph by writing suitable words or phrases in each space. Do not add anynew information. Write only the correct answer .against the correct blank numberin your answer sheet. (5 marks)

Shopping complex - destroyed - bomb - 7 o’clock - 80 people burnt alive -two young men - seen speeding off-police assured immediate arrest of culprits.

The citizens of Kantipur were shocked when one of its (a) .................. by a (b).................. . The place was crowded and about (c) ................. .Witnesses saythat (d) .............. on a two wheeler soon after the blast. The police commissionerassured the people that (e) .................................

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C.2 Given below is a conversation between Jacob and Paul. Complete the dialoguebelow in a suitable way. Write the answer against the correct blank number. Donot copy the whole sentence. (1×4=4 marks)Jacob : Why didn’t you reach on time for your music practice ?Paul : I (a) .............................................................................................Jacob : The instructor is furious. He (b) .....................................................Paul : I will (c) .................................. Jacob : You better do it. We don’t

(d) ............................. . The programme is on the 20th of this month.

C.3 The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Writethe incorrect word and the correction in your answer sheet against the correctblank number. The first one has been done for you. (1/2×8=4 marks)

Incorrect CorrectDance is an art form is e.g. is aswell known, for dance as a (a) ...............therapy is not known in many. (b) ...............Dance therapy involves a synthesis (c) ...............of the grace and vigour on Indian (d) ...............classical and folk dancemovements into a innovative (e) ...............holistic therapy. It brings over the (f) ...............inner feelings for the participants (g) ...............and can help them with develop a (h) ...............healthy personality.

C.4 Rearrange the following to form meaningful sentences. The first one has beendone as an example. Write the answers against the correct numbers. (1/2×6=3 marks)

put into / as the / at low / baby can / he is / as soon / water / toddle / tide /As soon as the baby can toddle he is put into water at low tide.(a) water / the baby / in the / here / plays / sits and /(b) long enough / the mother / him / does not / to weary / there / leave him /(c) older / at low tide / as / wade about / allowed to / he is / he grows /(d) look out / water /keep a / into deep / sharp / does not stray / so that he /

his elders/(e) permitted to / from which / judgment / he may / make small mistakes /

he is / learn to make better /(f) are given / to swim / small canoes / the children / they / own / are able /

of their / when /

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C.5 Use the information in the headlines to complete the news items given below.Write the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank number. Do notcopy the whole sentence. (1×4=4 marks)(a) HEAVY RAINS LASH CHENNAI

The heavy rain which (a) ................. threw normal life out of gear.(b) M.B.A. CLASSES TO BEGIN ON SEPT. 20th

The center coordinator informed (b) ................. Sept. 20th(c) THEATRE ACTIVIST BAGS TITLE

The ‘kalabushan’title (c) ................. and scholar Utpal Singh.(d) 12 INJURED AS BUSES COLLIDE

About (d) ................. at the K.N.P. junction here today.

SECTION — D (Literature) 30 marks

D.1 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Write eachanswer in your answer sheet in one or two lines only. (4 marks)‘I watched the flame feeding on my mother.I watched the holy man perform his ritesto tame the poison with an incantation.

After 24 hoursit lost its sting.

(a) Why was the flame feeding on the mother ? (2)(b) Explain ‘incantation’. (1)(c) What do these lines tell us about the attitude of the peasants ? (1)

D.2 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Write eachanswer in your answer sheet in one or two sentences only. (4 marks)

‘Nor dim nor red, like God’s own head,The glorious sun uprist;Then all averred, I had killed the birdThat brought the fog and mist.‘Twas right, said they, such birds to slay,That bring the fog and mist.’(a) Why is the sun described as glorious ? (1)(b) How do the sailors contradict themselves ? (2)(c) Which is the bird referred to here ? (1)

D.3 How does the poem, ‘Ode to the West Wind’ reflect the poet’s love for liberty ?Your answer should not exceed 100 words. (5 marks)

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D.4 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Write eachanswer in your answer sheet in one or two lines only. (5 marks)

‘O judgment! thou art fled to brutish beasts,And men have lost their reason. Bear with me;My heart is in the coffin there with Caesar,And I must pause till it come back to me.’(a) Who is the speaker ? Who is he speaking to ? (1)(b) Explain ‘brutish beasts’. (2)(c) What is the speaker trying to do ? Is he successful in his attempt ? (2)

D.5 In the lesson, 'The Ultimate Safari', the little girl says, (4 marks)“In the afternoon the man who led us came to our grandmother and told her theother people must move on.”(a) Why did the others decide to move ? (2)

Why were the grandmother and her children left behind ?(b) What decision did grandmother take ?

What does this tell us about her character ? (2)Your answer should not exceed 75 words.

D.6 You are a scientist and were a member of the team which captured Cutie Pie.Make a diary entry on how excited you were on capturing him and how it upsetyou when he became sick and was forgotten.Your answer should be in about 150 words. (8 marks)

QUESTION PAPER CODE 1/1

SECTION — A (Reading) 20

Al. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow : 8

1 We’ve just left the dinner table, when I hear music coming from my daughter’scomputer. It surprises me that my daughter Ida is listening to music from a time sherefers to as the very old days. “What are you playing ?” I ask. “It’s Phil Collins,”is her prompt reply, while she shows how, with a few strokes, she can downloadalmost any song from the Internet. Times have certainly been changing since Iscratched my first Beatles record. Tactfully I don’t mention that I had bought therecord she’s listening to before she was born. The concept of a phonograph recordbelongs to a bygone age and I don’t want to spoil the pleasure she’ll get fromdiscovering her “own” new favourite musician.

2 The music brings memories flooding back. I have a sudden urge to bringback my record collection from the attic, where it has mouldered for almost adecade. Only one thing stops me : my turntable succumbed to the damp air in a

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cellar where I stored it for a good ten years. No, I don’t care if turntables areancient technology : I will find one. And I will restore my long lost record collection— which took up a good amount of shelf space — to its former glory. Buyingsomething as uncool as a turntable takes courage and planning. I find a promisingTV and radio store in the phone book but I am expecting a mountain of questionsfrom the clerk, who will most certainly have been born and raised after the demiseof the turntable.

3 “A turntable ? Coming right up !” says the young man behind the counter.He disappears into the storeroom and before I can say long-playing record, he’sback with a small cardboard under his arm. It’s too good to be true. An hour latermy new acquisition is in the living room and a respectful atmosphere descends.I’ve sorted my records into piles all over the floor. I find a Beatles album.

4 Behind the wonderful music now flowing through the loud-speaker isthe unmistakable sound of vinyl. It doesn’t take long for my twelve year old son’seagle eye to spot the turntable and he has to try it out. Jonas is technically minded,a child of the computer age, yet I sense a certain reverence as he picks up the tonearm and tries to place it in the middle of the record. Brought up in the CD age howcould he know what’s wrong ? I say in a soothing voice : “The starting groove ison the edge of the record.” “Does it matter which side is up ?” queried mydaughter. “It does matter,” I replied. Soon we were listening to a Phil Collinsnumber we both like. The generation gap vanishes as the music takes over. I relishthe moment to the full and cast a glance at Ida. She’s relaxed and smiling.

A1.1 Fill in the following summary using only one word for each blank. Write theanswers in your answer sheet against the correct blank number. ½×6 = 3

It was a moment of surprise for the author to (a) ________ that his daughter hadthe same (b) _______ for music as he had. This brought back (c) __________ of his (d) ____________collection in the attic. Though, a (e) ________task, hewas (f) ___________ in locating a turntable.

A1.2 Complete the following sentences. Write the answers in your answer sheet. 1×3=3(a) Jonas did not know how to handle the turntable as _______________ .(b) Music could bridge the generation gap as ______________________ .(c) The author was reluctant to bring out his turntable from the cellar because

_______________________________________________________ .

A1.3 Find words from the passage which mean the same as the following : 1×2=2(a) skilfully avoiding giving offence (para 1)(b) a feeling of respect (para 4)

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A2. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow : 12

1 Legends will tell you that flamingoes are no ordinary visitors to Kutch. Theywere the honoured guests of King Lakho and he had forbidden thehunting of flamingoes, which came to Kutch from various parts of the worldevery year to breed. For centuries the region has been a haven for the migratorybird. Today, Flamingo City, an island in the middle of the Rann of Kutch, knownthe world over as one of the biggest breeding grounds of the Greater Flamingo,is strewn with bodies of hundreds of flamingo chicks. The parents of these chickshave fled the island due to lack of food. Zooplanktons, algae and small fish thatthese birds survive on are dying due to a sudden increase in the salinity of the Rannwaters. One can even see dead fish floating.

2 Flamingoes need salt-encrusted, damp mud to build nests. The place wherethey build their nests has to be inaccessible to predatory cats and birds. It shouldalso have sufficient food. The right mix of sweet and brackish water in the Rann iscrucial for the proliferation of planktons and algae that the flamingoes feed on.Faced with starvation flamingoes have fled the island leaving their chicks to fendfor themselves. Till date around a thousand flamingoes have died.

3 Maharaj Kumarshri Himmatsinghji, a member of the royal family of Kutchand an expert on the birds of Kutch, traces the problem of increased salinity in theRann waters to the construction of dams on rivers that flow into the region.He emphasizes that efforts should be made to ensure that, at least some waterflows into the Rann. In fact over the years, the number of flamingoes coming to theisland have decreased because of the change in salinity of the Rann water. In1945, Salim Ali, the late ornithologist, had found 5 lakh birds on the island. Sincethen, the number has not gone above 2.2 lakh. However, the studies carried outon the Flamingo City so far cannot be taken as 100 percent accurate becausevery few ornithologists have conducted regular studies on flamingoes in the area.The reason : the terrain is so inhospitable that it is simply not possible to visit theplace every year.

4 Says Himmatsinghji, “The ringing of flamingoes is mandatory to conductaccurate and long term studies on the bird.” Unfortunately, ever since FlamingoCity was discovered in 1893, not a single bird has been ringed. No wonder questionslike from where these birds migrate every year remain only partially answered.

A2.1 On the basis of your reading of the passage given above, complete the followingsentences. Write the answers in your answer sheet. 1×10=10(a) Planktons and algae, which form the food of flamingoes, require _______ .(b) Ornithologists find it difficult to conduct regular studies on flamingoes in the

Rann as ________________________________________________ .

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(c) To conduct long term studies on the bird, _______________________ .

(d) The increase in salinity in the Rann waters is due to _________________ .

(e) Kutch was referred to as a haven for flamingoes as ________________ .

(f) Lack of food in Rann has caused

(g) The conditions necessary for the flamingoes to build their nests are :(i) ___________________________________________________(ii) __________________________________________________(iii) ___________________________________________________(iv) ___________________________________________________

A2.2 Find words from the passage, which mean the same as the following, from theparagraphs indicated. Write the answers in your answer sheet. 1×2=2(a) increase in number (para 2)(b) scattered over a surface (para 1)

SECTION B — (Writing) 30

Bl. You are Sharat, President of the Interact Club of your school, You wish to organizea snack bar on the Sports Day of your school. The proceeds of the sale will go forcharity. You put up a notice on the notice board of your school calling for a meetingto discuss the same. Draft the notice giving all the details in not more than 50words. Put the notice in a box. 5

B2. You are Akash. During your holidays you went to Lucknow to visit your cousin.You took part in a hiking expedition, to Nainital, with your cousin and his friends.Write a post-card to your friend Gaurav, B-21, Pandav Nagar, Delhi, about yourexpedition, in not more than 50 words. Copy the format of the post-card from thequestion paper in your answer sheet. 5

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B3. You are Revathy. You happened to see the following news item in the newspaperabout the popularity of Indian Handicrafts abroad. But you are unhappy about thelack of recognition given to the artisans by the Government. Write a letter to theeditor of a newspaper about the difficulties they face and the steps to be taken tosolve their problems. Using the information given below and your own ideas, writethe letter in not more than 150 words. 10

Indian Handicrafts sought after

New Delhi : Indian Handicrafts are in great demand in the US, Europe andthe Gulf countries. The artisans feel their products are not given the requiredpublicity. Further the products are bought from them at very low prices bythe middlemen and sold later at high prices abroad. They hope that theGovernment would do something in this regard.

B4. You are Manasi. You visited ‘The Green Gardens Resort’ during the holidays.Write an article in not more than 200 words for your school magazine about whythe place attracted you. Include the following : 10

AccessibilityReasonable chargesHygienic surroundingsScenic beautyFacilities available

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For Blind Candidates OnlyYou are Manasi. You visited ‘The Green Gardens Resort’ during the holidays.Write an article in not more than 200 words for your school magazine about whythe place attracted you. Include the following : 10

AccessibilityReasonable chargesHygienic surroundingsFacilities available

SECTION C — (Grammar) 20

Cl. Look at the notes below. Then use the information to complete the paragraph bywriting a suitable word or phrase in each space. Do not add any new information.The first one has been done for you as an example. Write your answers in youranswer sheet against the correct blank number. 1×5=5

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

Visitors to these Pacific Islands — leave unstamped — mailthem — return home — picture post-cards — show up — since1960s — self perpetuating post office probably set up — toget news from their family, friends — tradition persisted —post office — establish — 1950s — barrel — replaced —many times — weather worn plaques remain.

Tradition has it that visitors to these Pacific Islands leave unstamped,addressed post-cards and letters in a barrel at Post Office Bay, to await pick upby other tourists who affix postage and (a) ____________ when theyreturn home. Picture post-cards (b) ____________ in the barrel since thelate 1960s, when tourists began visiting the Galapagos Islands. The self-perpetuating post office (c) ____________ by whalers in the late 1790s as away to get news to and from friends and family. The tradition persisted even aftera post office (d) ____________ on the island of Floreana in the 1950s. Thebarrel (e) ____________ many times, but weather worn plaques, where sailorslong ago and from far away carved their names, remain.

C2. Fill in the blanks given below using only one word in each blank. The first one isdone as an example. Write your answers in the answer sheet against thecorrect blank number. ½×6 = 3

A man in an upstairs apartment worked in the night shift and continuallywoke (a) ____________ the occupant in the apartment below by taking (b)____________ his boots and tossing them across the room. After complaints,

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he agreed to change his ways (c) ____________ , on returning home earlyone morning, he threw one boot (d) ____________ remembering hispromise. He gently placed the second shoe (e) ____________ his bed. Twentyminutes later, his neighbour pounded on the door. “For God’s sake,” he screamed,(f) ____________ . the door opened, “Throw the other boot so that I can getback to sleep.”

C3. The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Writethe incorrect word and the correction as shown in the example, against the correctblank number in your answer sheet. The first one has been done for you as anexample. ½×8 = 4

Incorrect CorrectWander along the streets of New York City, e.g. Wander Wanderingmy daughters and me stop at shoe stores (a) _____________________wherever we happens to be. This is their choice. (b) _____________________These women, who as little girl, teetered around (c) _____________________the house balances like cranes in my mother’s (d) _____________________high heels. I sits on the bench and wait while they (e) _____________________try on shoe on shoe, readjusting their positions (f) _____________________in the mirror, eye downcast considering their feet. (g) _____________________“So ?”, one of the will ask me. “What do you think (h) _____________________of these ?” “I love them,” I say about every pair.

C4. Read the dialogue given below and complete the passage. Write the correct answerin the answer sheet against the correct blank number. 1x5=5

Jain : When is the fancy dress competition in your school ?Manna : It is after two weeks.Jain : Are you taking part in it ?Manna : Yes, I am taking part as an engine driver.Jain : Why have you chosen that ?Manna : So that I can reach late.

Jain asked Manna when the fancy dress competition in her school was.

Manna replied that (a) __________________________________________

Jain enquired whether (b) _________________________________________

Manna said that (c) _____________________________________________

Jain asked why (d) _____________________________________________

She answered that then (e) _________________________________________

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C5. Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentences. Thefirst one is done for you as an example. Write the answers in your answer sheet. ½×6 = 3

are dream scenarios / picture perfect houses / not a speck of dust / and no cobwebsever / with a wrinkle-free bedcover, / on shelves /

Answer : Picture perfect houses with a wrinkle-free bedcover, not a speck ofdust on shelves and no cobwebs ever are dream scenarios.

(a) of its residents / becomes a / it reflects / a house / the personality / homewhen /

(b) has to look / no rules / how our / there are /as to / home /(c) thing is / inhabiting them / should enjoy / the important / that we /(d) about / houses are / our lives / personal statements /(e) the confidence / in ourselves / they reflect / we have /(f) we have / will be / the more / individualistic / confidence / the more / our

homes /

SECTION D — (Literature) 30

Dl. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Write eachanswer in your answer sheet in one or two lines only. Remember to number theanswers correctly.

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D3. Read the extract given below and answer the question that follows : 5Mark Antony in ‘Julius Caesar’ says,

‘Now let it work. Mischief, thou art afoot,Take thou what course thou wilt !’

How was Antony successful in instigating the people of Rome against theconspirators ? Write your answer in 75-100 words.

D4. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Write theanswers in your answer sheet. Remember to number the answers correctly.

MRS. CRATCHIT (bristling) : Mr. Scrooge indeed. I wish I had himhere : I’d give him a piece of my mind to feast upon, and I hope he’d have agood appetite for it.

(a) What is Mrs. Cratchit’s opinion of Mr. Scrooge ? 1

(b) How does Cratchit react to it ? 2

(c) What lesson did Scrooge learn from this sight ? 2

D5. Briefly explain the circumstances under which Babuli gave his inherited land to hisbrother. Your answer should not exceed 75 words. 4

D6. You are the grandmother in ‘The Ultimate Safari’. Make a diary entry on yourlife in the refugee camp and why you don’t want to return to your country. Writethe answer in about 150 - 175 words. 8

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Marking Scheme—English (Communicative)

General Instructions :

(i) Marking of the entire script should be done by one examiner. All answers toquestion A1 in all the scripts issued to the examiner are recommended to bemarked first, followed by all answers to question A2 and so on in each section.

(ii) Students should not be penalized if they do not follow the order of the sectionsor questions while answering the question paper.

(iii) In the marking scheme, a slash(/) indicates alternative answers; any one suchanswer is counted as correct.

(iv) Brackets ( ) indicate optional information; the mark is awarded whetherthe part in brackets is included or not.

(v) If a student writes an answer which is not given in the marking scheme butwhich is equally acceptable, full marks should be awarded.

(vi) In questions requiring Word Limit please refer to the instruction given in themarking scheme.

QUESTION PAPER CODE 1/1/1

EXPECTED ANSWERS/VALUE POINTS

SECTION A (READING) 20 MARKS

Note :Section A tests the candidate’s ability in reading only; Marks should beawarded if the answer can be clearly understood.

A1 A GREEN CORNFIELD TOTAL MARKS 8

A1.1 Objective : To identify and understand main parts of the text.

Marking : 5 marks : ½ mark for each correct answer.

No penalty for spelling or grammar. Accept any other wordequivalent in meaning to the answers given below:

Answers : (a) feeling / happiness / love(b) described / evident / seen / explained/ shown(c) up / above(d) skylark(e) singing

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(f) danced / fluttered(g) nest(h) among / between / behind / by(i) imagined / felt / assumed / thought(j) mate /companion

A1.2 Objective : To understand form in a literary text

Marking : 3 marks. 1 mark for each correct answer.

No penalty for spelling or grammatical errors.Accept any other word / phrase equal in meaning to theanswer given below:

Answers : 1) green, blue , white (any two) ½ + ½ =12) saw and heard a sky lark singing and soaring in the sky.3) happily / cheerfully / joyously

A2 WOMEN & ORCHESTRA TOTAL MARKS 12

A2.1 Objective : To identify main points of a text.

Marking : 8 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer.

No penalty for spelling, grammar. Accept any other word/ phrase equal in meaning to the answer given below

Answers : I. (a) physical reasons: (any two)not sufficient / lack of lung power or muscular strength /hands not large enough(b) social reasons: (any two)prejudice, sex discrimination / nice girls do not go onstage/ family pressures / parents reluctant to see them aspart of an organization /professionals trained only their sons.(c) Women won out: (any two)needed to do feminine roles /centre of attraction /offeredmore money

II. they offer instructions / practice / experience

III. fewer women orchestral musicians / women not playingwell.

A2.2 Objectives : To deduce the meanings of unfamiliar lexical items

Marking : 4 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer

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Answers : (a) discrimination(b) crumbling(c) gratifying(d) training

SECTION B (WRITING) 30 MARKS

B1. NOTICE -Cultural Fiesta TOTAL MARKS 5

Objectives : To use an appropriate style and format to write a notice.To decode information from one text type to another.

Marking : Format : 2 marks, Content : 3 marksNote: The candidates should not be penalized if he exceedsthe word limit by 10 words, ½ mark should be deductedbeyond that.Deduct ½ mark if notice is not placed in a box.

Format : Notice/School/ title ½ markDate ½ markWriter’s name and designation 1 mark

Content : Invitation for cultural fiesta ½ markCompetition to be held in music , dance & skit ½ markInterested students to come for selection ½ markVenue, date 1 markAttractive prizes ½ mark

B 2. MESSAGE : for Mr.Ramesh TOTAL MARKS 5

Objectives : To decode information from one text type to another.To use the appropriate style and format to write a message.

Marking : Format 1 ½ marksContent 3 ½ marks

Note : The candidates should not be penalized if he exceeds the word limitby 10 words, ½ mark should be deducted beyond that. Deduct ½ mark ifmessage is not placed in a box.

Format : Date ½ markSalutation – name/sir ½ markWriter’s name / signature ½ mark

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Content : Two dignitaries ,arriving Delhi , 4th April 1½ marksAccommodation to be booked five star hotel ½ markShow factory ½ markReturn tickets 6th April 1 mark

B3. ARTICLE -SAVE THE PLANET EARTH TOTAL MARKS 10

Objectives : To write in a style appropriate for communicative purposes.To plan, organize and present ideas coherently.

Marking : Marking should be in accordance with the writingassessment scale. (Content - 4, Fluency - 3, Accuracy - 3 )Layout – 1 mark may be deducted if layout is incorrect.Layout includes title and name of the writer.

Under content, credit should be given for the candidate’screativity in presenting his/her own ideas, however, someof the following points may be included.

Value Points : Describe destruction of EcologyOur contribution to this destructionReduce PollutionAvoid wastageCreate awareness

B 4. LETTER - OLYMPICS TOTAL MARKS 10

Objectives : To write in a style appropriate to a formal letter.

Marking : Marking should be in accordance with the writingassessment scale. (Content - 4, Fluency - 3, Accuracy - 3)

Under content, credit should be given for the candidate’screativity in presenting his/her own ideas, However, someof the following points may be included. Maximum ofone mark is to be deducted from total for improper layout.

Layout includes sender’s address, date, editor's address,subject, salutation and complimentary close

NOTE : Refer to the writing assessment scale attached for B3 and B4.

Value Points : Comparison between India’s performance and winners(interpret graph)Reasons – lack of killer instinct/no proper trainingSolutions - competitive spirit to be developed, governmentto take more interest ,professional training and facilities.

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FOR BLIND CANDIDATES

Value points : Reasons – lack of killer instinct/no proper training

Solutions - competitive spirit to be developed, government totake more interest ,professional training and facilities.

SECTION - C (GRAMMAR) 20 MARKS

C 1. GAP SUMMARY – BOMB BLAST TOTAL MARKS 5

Objective : To use grammatical items accurately and appropriately.

Marking : 1 mark for each correct answer.a) Shopping complexes was destroyedb) Bomb blast/blast/bombc) 80 people were burnt alived) two young men were seen speeding off/they saw two young

men speeding offe) the culprits would /will be arrested immediately/soon.

C 2. DIALOGUE - PAUL & JACOB TOTAL MARKS 4

Objective : To use grammatical forms accurately

Marking : 1 mark for each correct answer.

Marks to be awarded only if the full sentence is accurate

Note : ½ Mark may be awarded for any appropriate,grammatically correct alternative.(a) had my tuitions / had gone out / was not well/ was stuck /

was caught in a traffic jam/missed my bus.(b) refused to continue with the practice / feels we are not

serious enough/ wants to see you(c) apologize to him today itself(d) have much time left / want any trouble.

C 3. EDITING – DANCE TOTAL MARKS 4

Objective : To use grammatical items accurately , appropriately andspecifically.

Marking : Marks should be awarded if only the correct and incorrectwords are written

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Incorrect Correct(a) for but(b) in to(c) a the(d) on of(e) a an(f) over out(g) for of(h) with to

C 4. JUMBLED SENTENCES TOTAL MARKS 3Objective : To reorder sense groups into syntactically correct and

complete sentences. Marking : 3 marks . ½ mark for each correct answer.

(a) Here the baby sits and plays in the water /the baby sits andplays here in the water/ the baby sits and plays in the waterhere.

(b) The mother does not leave him there long enough to wearyhim

(c) As he grows older he is allowed to wade about at low tide/He is allowed to wade about at low tide as he grows older.

(d) His elders keep a sharp look out so that he does not strayinto deep water.

(e) He is permitted to make small mistakes from which he maylearn to make better judgment.

(f) When the children are able to swim they are given smallcanoes of their own ./ The children are given small canoesof their own when they are able to swim.

C5. HEADLINES TOTAL MARKS : 4

Objective : To test the ability to transform sentences appropriatelyand in context

Marking : 4 marks - 1 mark for each correct answera) Lashed Chennai / raged in Chennaib) that MBA classes will begin on / commence on / start fromc) was bagged / won by theatre activistd) 12 people were injured when buses collided/12 people

were injured as buses collided.

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SECTION - D (LITERATURE) 30 MARKS

General Instructions : This section is meant to test the students’ familiaritywith and appreciation of the set texts and not written expression.However if the expression prevents clear communication, up to ½mark may be deducted in each question.

D 1. NIGHT OF THE SCORPION TOTAL MARKS 4

Objective : To test local and global understanding of the poem

Marking : 4 marks

(a) as she was stung by a scorpion he was trying to neutralizethe effect of the poison by burning her toe and save herlife (1+1)

(b) words uttered by holy man / chanting(c) superstitious / concerned

D 2. THE ANCIENT MARINER TOTAL MARKS 4

Objective : To test local and global understanding of the poem.

Marking : 4 marks

(a) has appeared after many days of mist and fog / nor dim norred / perfect / not too hot hence glorious.

(b) Earlier opinion – killing an evil act because bird had broughtluck.Contradict themselves later – right to kill because the birdbrought mist and fog (1+1)

(c) Albatross

D 3. ODE TO WEST WIND TOTAL MARKS 5

Objective : To test appreciation and understanding of the poem

Marking : 5 marks

Note : No penalty for exceeding the word limit

West Wind full of power – Poet hopes to be as free as the West Wind .

Remembers his child hood when he had the same fire and vigour.Broods that the weight of years has burdened him . Requests the west wind to lifthim , rejuvenate him .

D 4. JULIUS CAESAR TOTAL MARKS 5

Objectives : To test knowledge of theme and setting of the play

Marking : 5 marks

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(a) Mark Antony to the people of Rome (½+ ½)(b) Men who act like cruel beasts

Refers to Brutus, Cassius and other conspirators / themob (1+1)

(c) Turn public sympathy in favour of CaesarYes, was successful in instigating the people against theconspirators. (1+1)

D5. ULTIMATE SAFARI TOTAL MARKS 4

Objectives : To test understanding of text.

Marking : 4 marks.

(a) They had to get to the camp as early as possible / dangersin the park-grandfather was lost – searched in vain - theyhad to wait for him (1+1)

(b) Decided to continue without grandfatherDetermination- love for the children - anxious about theirfuture if left behind.(any two points)

D6. CUTIE PIE TOTAL MARKS 8

Objective : To test extrapolation of the text

Note : Upto 2 marks may be deducted for expressionNo marks should be deducted for incorrect layoutNo penalty for exceeding word limit

Question D6 is marked slightly differently from the other literature questions. Inthis question the student is asked to produce a piece of creative writing basedon one of the literature texts. The main aim of this question is to assess students’understanding and appreciation rather than their writing ability, so themarks for the question are also awarded for content. However, since this isan extended writing task, written expression cannot be ignored, and thereforethere is a penalty in question D6 for poor expression.

Marking : 8 marks.

The marks are to be awarded for content out of 4 as per the writingassessment scale and then multiplied by two to give a total of 8, which are themaximum marks for this question. However, where a student’s expressionis particularly poor, up to 2 marks may be deducted out of marks obtained as perthe writing assessment scale.

Note : C - is marked for content and E - is penalty for expression.

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Questar captures Cutie Pie from Quta-piDescription of Cutie PiePut in a glass house providing the atmosphere of Quta – piScientist proud – Cutie Pie a huge sensationfeathers and whiskers fall –naked and uglyPeople lose interest – scientist helpless – proves their incompetence .accept any other relevant value point

QUESTION PAPER CODE 1/1

EXPECTED ANSWERS/VALUE POINTS

SECTION A (READING) 20 MARKS

Note that Section A tests the candidate’s ability in reading only; thereforeno deduction is to be made for errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation.Marks should be awarded if the answer can be correctly understood.

A 1 MUSIC Marks: 8

A 1.1 Objective : To identify the main points of the text

Marking : 3 marks: ½ mark for each correct answer, no penaltyfor spelling, grammar or punctuation. Accept any otherword equivalent in meaning to the answer given

Answers : (a) find / note / notice / know /realize/observe/understand/discover/learn

(b) interest / passion / choice / taste/love/liking(c) memories / thoughts(d) record / own/ music /old(e) difficult / tough / laborious/

tedious/cumbersome/strenuous/onerous(f ) successful

A 1.2 Objective : To identify the main points of the text

Marking : 3 marks: 1 mark for each correct answer, no penalty forspelling, grammar or punctuation. Accept any other answerequivalent in meaning.

Answers : (a) he was the child of the computer age / modern age /, hewas not aware of the ancient technology / child of CDage/

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(b) both the father and the daughter enjoyed the music / musichas universal appeal / it belongs to all ages / it attractspeople of all ages / it has a soothing effect / music takesover

(c) it succumbed to the damp air in the cellar / it was not usedfor 10 years/ mouldered for about a decade.

A 1.3 Objective : To test lexical itemsMarks : 2 marksAnswers : (a) tactfully (1)

(b) reverence (1)

A 2 Flamingoes Marks : 12

A 2.1 Objective : To identify the main points of the text

Marking : 10 marks:1 mark for each correct answer. No penalty forspelling grammar or punctuationAccept any other answer - equivalent in meaning .

Answers : (a) Food with right mix of sweet and brackish water/proliferation

(b) It is inhospitable to visit the place / the terrain isinhospitable/inaccessible

(c) the ringing of the birds is mandatory

(d) the construction of dams across the river that flows into theregion

(e) They were protected and hunting was banned by King

Lakho in Kutch / provides favourable conditions forbreeding/ breeding ground

(f ) The decrease in number of birds / fleeing of flamingoesleaving chicks behind / death of flamingoes

(g) (i) Salt –encrusted damp mud(ii) inaccessible to predatory cats and birds(iii) availability of food(iv) the right mix of sweet and brackish water for survival

A 2.2 Objective : To deduce the meaning of unfamiliar lexical termsMarking : 2 marks :1mark for each correct answerAnswers : (a) Proliferation (1)

(b) Strewn (1)

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SECTION B - (WRITING) Total Marks 30

B 1 Notice writing – Snack bar Marks 5

Objectives : To use an appropriate style and format to write a notice.

To decode information from one text type to another.

Marking : Format : 2 marks, Content : 3 marksNote: The candidate should not be penalized if he/sheexceeds the word limit by 10 words, ½ mark should bededucted beyond that. Deduct ½ mark if notice is not placedin a box.

Format – 2 Marks

Content – 3 Marks

Format : Name of the school / NOTICE / subject ½ markDate ½ markWriter’s name ½ markdesignation ½ mark

CONTENT 1 mark should be given for each of the following points :

Only ½ a mark to be awarded for point which is largely correctbut includes minor inaccuracy in grammar, spelling or punctuation.If the student adds any other relevant information , he shouldnot be penalized.

Value Points : - organize snack bar on sports day 1- proceeds to charity ½- call a meeting ½- time , date , venue of the meeting 1

B 2 Post Card writing - Hiking expedition Total Marks 5Objective : To use appropriate style and format to write a Post Card

Note: The candidate should not be penalized if he exceedsthe word limit by 10 words, ½ mark should be deductedbeyond that. Deduct ½ mark if letter is not placed in apost card format.

Marking : Format – 2 MarksContent – 3 Marks

Format : - place from where the post card is written ½- Date ½- Sender’s name ½- Receiver’s address ½

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Content : Under content, one mark each should be given to the valuepoints, provided they are clearly and accurately expressed. Amaximum of one mark should be deducted from the contentarea for an answer which is largely correct, but includes minorinaccuracy in grammar, spelling or punctuation. If a studentadds any other relevant information he should not be penalized.Credit should be given to the candidate’s creativity . Howeverthe following points may be included:

- duration and venue of the expedition 1- description of activities learned 1- personal experience and reaction 1

B 3 Letter to the Editor Indian Handicrafts Total marks 10

Objective : To write in a style appropriate for communicative purposesTo plan, organize and present ideas coherently

Marking : Marking should be in accordance with the writingassessment scale :

Content– 4 Marks, Fluency–3 Marks, Accuracy – 3 Marks1 mark may be deducted if lay out is not correct.(Lay out includes : Sender’s address

date , editor’s address , subject andcomplimentary close)

Under content credit should be given for the candidate’screativity. However some of the following points may beincluded:

Value points : - handicrafts present rich cultural heritage- handicrafts popular and in demand but artisans poor.- need for intervention by the government and NGOs cheated

and exploited by the middle men- middlemen to be avoided- more publicity for products- encouragement / recognition for the artisans- providing raw material in bulk and in subsidized rates- holding / organizing craft melas more frequently

B 4 Article Writing - Garden Resort Total Marks 10Objectives : To write in a style appropriate for communicative purpose

To plan, organize and present ideas coherently .

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Marking : Marking should be in accordance with the writingassessment scale. (Content - 4, Fluency -3, Accuracy- 3 )1 mark may be deducted if lay out is not correct

Lay out includes : TitleName of the writer

Content : Under content, credit should be given for the candidate’screativity in presenting his/her own ideas, however, someof the following points may be included

Value Points : - Introduction - location - scenic beauty- accessibility - well connected - how you reached there- reasonable and affordable charges- facilities available- why the place attracted you

SECTION C - ( GRAMMAR ) Total Marks 20

C 1 Galapagos island Total Marks : 5Objective : To expand notes into a piece of writing

To express ideas in clear and grammatically correctEnglish

Marking : 1 mark for each correct answer

Answers : (a) mail them / post them(b) have been showing up / have shown up/ have been collecting

/ have been piling(c) was probably set up / had been set up /(d) was established(e) was replaced / got replaced

C 2 Shoes Total marks 3

Objective : To use grammatical terms accurately and appropriately

Marking : ½ mark for each correct answer ½×6 = 3 Marks

Answers : (a) up(b) off/ out(c) but / once/ however(d) without / not / before(e) under / by / near / beside / beneath/ below(f) when / as / after

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C 3 Editing- Little Girls Total marks :4

Objective : To use grammatical terms accurately and appropriately

Marking : ½ mark for each correct answer

Note : For marks to be awarded both the incorrect andcorrect word must be written.

Answers : Incorrect Correcta. me Ib. happens happenc. girl girlsd. balances balancing / balancede. sits sitf. on afterg. eye eyesh. the them

C 4 Completion of dialogue Engine driver Total Marks: 5

Objective : To test the use of reported speech

Marking : 1 mark for each correct answer

Answers : (a) it was after two weeks / two weeks later(b) she was taking part in it / she was participating(c) she was taking part as an engine driver / she was , as an

engine driver(d) she had chosen that / it(e) she could reach late

C 5 Jumbled Words A House-A Home Total Marks 3

Objective : To reorder sense groups into a syntactically correct andcomplete sentence

Marking : ½ mark for each correct answer

Answers : (a) A house becomes a home when it reflects the personality ofits residents.

(b) There are no rules as to how our home has to look.(c) The important thing is that we should enjoy inhabiting them.(d) Houses are personal statements about our lives.(e) They reflect the confidence we have in ourselves.(f) The more confidence we have, the more individualistic our

homes will be.

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SECTION D ( LITERATURE ) Total Marks 30

General Instructions : This section is meant to test the student’s familiaritywith the appreciation of the set text and not written expression. However,if the expression prevents clear communication, up to half mark may bededucted in each question.

D1. The Scorpion Total Marks :4

Objective : To test local and global understanding of the poem

Answers : (a) scorpion.stung/ bitten the poet’s mother (1+1)

(b) with every movement of the scorpion, the poison wouldmove in the mother’s body (1)

(c) superstitious / ignorant / religious / conventional / Godfearing ( 1)

D 2. Mirror Total marks:4

Objective : To test local and global understanding of the poem

Answers : (a) Mirror by Sylvia Plath (1)(b) To check her appearance / beauty (1)(c) every day she looks into the mirror and gradually young

woman grows into an old one / the woman undergoes theprocess of aging / mirror reflects the true image (2)

D 3 Julius Caesar Total marks 5

Objective : To test appreciation and understanding of the play

Note : No penalty for exceeding word limit.

Value Points : - begins by calling the conspirators honorable men- reads out the will of Caesar - left all his property to the

citizens of Rome.- awakens their conscience and sense of justice- handles their emotions diplomatically - proves that Caesar

was not ambitious

D 4. A Christmas Carol Total marks 5

Objective : To test knowledge of the theme and setting of the play

Marking : 5 marks

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Answers : (a) hard/ stingy/ unfeeling / miserly / mean (1)

(b) Cratchit cautions her against speaking ill of anyone beforethe children , especially on Christmas day (1+1)

(c) he realized his mistake, understood the importance of family/realized that poor must be helped / raised the salary ofBob Crachit and became God father to Tiny Tim (1+1)

D 5. Babuli Total marks 4

Objective : To test understanding of text.

Marking : 4 marks

Value Points : - Babuli , a village boy brought up by his elder brother

- realizes brother’s selfless devotion

- felt guilty for partition,

- decided to rectify mistake

- gave his share of property as a tribute

D 6. The Ultimate Safari – A Diary Entry Total marks: 8

Objective : To test extrapolation of the text

Marking : 8 marks

Up to 2 marks may be deducted for expression

No marks should be deducted for incorrect layout

Question D6, however, is marked slightly differently from the otherliterature questions. In this question the student is asked to produce apiece of creative writing based on one of the literature texts . The mainaim of this question is to assess students’ understanding and appreciationrather than their writing ability, so the marks for the question are alsoawarded for content. However, since this is an extended writing task,written expression cannot be ignored, and therefore there is a penaltyin question D6 for poor expression.

The marks are to be awarded for content out of 4 as per the writingassessment scale and then multiplied by two to give a total of 8, which arethe maximum marks for this question. However, where a student’sexpression is particularly poor, up to 2 marks may be deducted out ofmarks obtained as per the writing assessment scale.

Note : No penalty for exceeding word limit.

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Note : C - is marked for content and E - is penalty for expression.

Mark out of 4×2

Value points : - Safe and secure future for the grand children

- got the basic necessities of life – food, clothing and shelter

- job in the nearby village

- could send her grandchildren to school

- bitter memories of her life in the country

- children lost their parents

- does not want to rake up old memories

- hopes life would go on peacefully for them – with theeducation provided.