2016
ENGLISH
FULL MARKS: 100
PASS MARKS: 30
Time: Three hours
The figures in the
margin indicate full marks for the questions.
(FOR THE
CANDIDATES OF OLD & NEW SYLLABUSES)
SECTION A
(Reading Skills: 10 Marks)
1. Read the following passage carefully:
1. At 4.30 P.M., Abha brought in the last he was ever to eat; it
consisted of goat’s milk, cooked
And rav Vegetables, oranges and a connection
of ginger, sour lemons strained butter with juice of aloe. Setting on the floor
of his room in the rear of Birla House in New Delhi, Gandhi ate and talked with
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Deputy Prime Minister of the new government of
independent India. Maniben, Patel’s daughter and secretary, was also present.
The of conversation was important. There had been rumours of differences
between Patel and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. This problem, like so many
others had been dropped into the Mahatma’s lap.
2. Abha, alone with Gandhi and the Patel’s, hesitated to interrupt. But
she knew Gandhi’s attachment to punctuality. Finally, therefore, she picked up
the Mahatma’s nickel-plated watch and showed it to him.
‘I must tear myself away’, Gandhi
remarked, and so saying he rose, went to
the adjoining bathroom and then started towards the prayer ground in the large
park to the left of the house. Abha, the young wife of kanu Gandhi, grandson of
the Mahatma’s cousim, and Manu, the granddaughter of another cousim,
accompanied him; he leaned his forearms on their shoulders. ‘My walking
sticks’, he called them.
3. During the daily two-minute promenade through the long, red-sandstone
colonnade that lad to the prayer ground, Gandhi relaxed and joked. Now he
mentioned the carrot juice Abha had given him that morning.
4. ‘So you are serving me cattle fare,’ he said, and laughed.
5. ‘Ba used to call it horse fare,’ Abha replied. Ba was Gandhi’s
deceased wife.
6. ‘Isn’t it grand of me, Gandhi Bantered, ‘to relish what no one else
wants?’
7. ‘Bapu (father),’said Abha, ‘your watch be feeling very neglected. You
would not look at it today.’
8. ‘Why should I, since you are my timekeepers?’ Gandhi retored .
9. ‘But you don’t look at the timekeepers,’ Manu noted Gandhi laughed
again.
On the basis of tour reading of the passage
answer the following questions:
(a) What did Gandhi eat his last meal? 2
Answer: Gandhi ate goat’s milk, cooked
and raw vegetables, oranges and concoction of ginger, sour lemons and strained
butter with juice of aloe in his last meal.
(b) Who were the persons present when
Gandhi ate his last meal? 2
Answer: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (Deputy
Prime Minister of the new government of Independent India), Maniben (Patel’s
daughter and secretary), Abha (wife of a grandson of the Mahatma Gandhi’s
cousin) and Manu (granddaughter of the Mahatma Gandhi’s another cousin) were
present when Gandhi ate his last meal.
(c) What was the problem that had been
dropped into Gandhi’s lap? 2
Answer: There had been rumours of differences
between Patel and Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. This was the problem that
had been dropped into Gandhi’s lap.
(d)Why did Abha show Gandhi the
nickel-plated watch? 2
Answer: Abha, alone with Gandhi and the
Patels (Vallabhbhai Patel and Maniben Patel), hesitated to interrupt. But, Abha
knew Gandhi’s attachment to punctuality. So, Abha showed Gandhi the
nickel-plated watch finally.
(e)Who
were the timekeepers of Gandhi? 1
Answer: Abha and Manu were the
timekeepers of Gandhi.
(f)What is the cattle fare referred to? 1
Answer: The cattle fare is referred to
the carrot juice.
SECTION B
(Advanced Writing Skills: 25 Marks)
2. Design an attractive poster for promoting
cleanliness in your neighbourhood. (Maximum 50 words)
Answer:
Keep in Clean, Stay in
Green
Do’s:
Ø Keep Your City or Area
Clean
Ø Keep the earth clean
Ø A Clean work area is a safe
work area
Ø Clean India, Keep your
earth clean
Ø Please wash your hands
after visiting the toilet & keep the toilets clean
Ø Keep Your hands clean
Ø Think Clean
Ø Use the rule of Reduce,
Reuse, Recycle
Don’t:
Ø Please don’t leave dirty
dishes in the sink
Ø Kindly don’t through the
plastics in the earth
Ø Don’t urine anywhere
Ø Don’t throw the garbage
anywhere
Ø Don’t dirty your areas
A rare opportunity to learn
Issued: ‘Bharat Mata NGO Group
Contact: 0123456789
OR:
You are Arun Das/Arunima das, resident of
16,Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar,Tinisukia. You have lost a black handbag/suitcase
containing valuable documents while traveling from Digboi to Tinisukia by bus.
Draft an advertisement in not more than 50 words, for publication in an English
daily giving details of the bag/suitcase, when you had lost it and giving your
contact address requesting the finder to return it to you.
Or:
Write a classified advertisement for the
‘Lost and Found column of a local newspaper stating the loss of your cell phone
while traveling in the local bus. You are Anwesha/Abhilash
|
Answer: LOST! LOST! LOST! Date: 05-02-2016 I had lost my black leather
handbag/suitcase/my cell or mobile phone while I was traveling in ASTC Bus
from Digboi to Tinisukia on 4th of February, 2020. I hereby
inform to everyone that my entire important documents or files were availed
on it. So, if someone gets it or will get it then please send it immediately
to my address or call me on-0123456789. I shall give the person with a
special gift and gratitude for future. My Address:- Name: Arun Das/Arunima
Das, Resident
of 16,Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar,Tinisukia,780101, Contact No-0123456789 |
3. You are an eyewitness to a road accident in
which a school-going boy was killed and many passengers were injured. As a
press reporter of The Assam Tribune write a reporter about the accident in
100-125 words. You are Nitu/Saurav.
Or:
Write a report on a road accident giving
imaginary details of the serious accident and the immediate steps taken by the
authorities concerned towards medical relief to the victims. (words limit 125
words)
Answer:
An unexpected/Horrible
Road accident
By Nitu/Saurav: A
press reporter, ‘The Assam Tribune’
Place:
Guwahati,
Date:
Feb 16, 2016
For the many traffics in Guwahati, accidents are usual
happenings daily in this big city. More than 8 or 10 accidents’ report come
daily from this city. Today also a terrible road accident took place in
Zoo-Road between a school bus and a passengers’ bus. The school bus was
returning from the school and at that time an over speeding passengers’ bus
crossed in front of the school bus. The bus driver tried to take a sharp turn
to save the accident/struck, but unfortunately head-on collision/hit/stuck with
a traffic point. Many passengers of the bus were injured in the heavy jolted
and a school-going boy had dead instantly. The injurious passengers were
brought to J.M.C.H. by 108 Service immediate and the School boy was forwarded
for post-mortem. The both drivers were arrested by the police. The police are inquiring and investigating
for more informations. Now, a sorrowful moment is affecting at this place.
OR:
You attended the Edufair,2015, organized by
Assam Tribune Pvt. Ltd in Guwahati in which some top colleges and universities of
India participated and gave information about their undergraduate programmes.
Write a detailed account/factual description of the fair in 100-125 words. You
are Parveen/Pravin.
Answer:-
EDUFAIR-2015
By Pravin
The
Edufair 2015 was organized by Assam tribune Pvt. Ltd. in Guwahati, on 8th October
2015. Many top College and universities of India participated in the fair. It
was an interactive session where students of different institutions gave
information about their undergraduate and graduate programmes. The different
books and curriculum were a matter of discussion in the fair. The students were
given enough time to interact with the experts and to get the replies to their
queries. They were also given sufficient time to go through the books and
purchase them. The main motto of the fair was to enlarge their knowledge of any
subject incorporated/included in their curriculum. The famous writers of the
various books were also present in the fair whom the students could meet. The fair
started with a cultural Programme and ended with a Seminar after seven days.
The organizers of the Fair were happy to see the response and took the decision
to organize it after every four months. The fair was inaugurated by the
President of Sahitya Sabha. It was truly an enlightening fair.
4. Write
a letter to the Editor of The Assam tribune, Guwahati, 781003 drawing the
attention of the authorities concerned to the erratic power supply,
particularly during study hours in your locality. You are Rita/Augustine. 10
Or, Write a letter to the Editor of a local
English Newspaper about frequent (সঘনাই) load shedding
(loosening/অহা যোৱা কৰা) in the evening in
your locality.
Ans-
From examination Hall
Date- 16-02-2016
To
The editor
Of Assam Tribune, Guwahati-781003
Sub- Recover the irregular powers supply of
our area/ complain about frequent load-shedding
Respected Sir,
I
would like to draw the attention of Government officials and concerned
authorities to highlight (লক্ষ্যনীয় কৰিবলৈ) about
the frequent breakdown/irregular of power supply in our area, through the
columns your esteemed daily newspaper ‘Assam tribune’.
Due
to (বাবে) the erratic (অস্থির) power supply, the residents of our area have been
suffering in every field in our day to day life. We, all the students also have
been suffering during our study hours/times. We informed the matter to the
electricity board and concerned authorities. But, they do not take any action
for recover the problem.
So,
I hereby request to you that kindly give a little space in your newspaper for
draw the attention to power minister about our irregular power supply.
Yours
Faithfully
Rita/Augustine
To,
The Assam tribune,
Chandmari, GNB Road,
Guwahati-781003
OR:
You are
Imran/Rongmili. You have seen an advertisement for the post of English teacher
in model public school, Jorhat. Write a formal letter to the president of the
managing committee of the school in response to the advertisement. Give your
detailed bio-data also.
OR: You
are Borun/Bornali Deka of Station Road, Nalbari. Write a job application to the
Principal Angel’s School, Nalbari, seeking employment as a teacher stating your
experience and educational qualification and other details supporting your
candidates.
OR: .
you are Arunava. You have seen the advertisement for the post of English
teacher in model public school, Jorhat. Write an application for the post in
response to the advertisement. Give your bio-data also.
ORYou
are Borun/Bornali Deka of Station Road, Nalbari. Write a job application to the
Principal Angel’s School, Nalbari, seeking employment as a teacher stating your
experience and educational qualification and other details supporting your
candidates.
Or: 2018:
You are Sourabh/Rimpi, of North Lakhimpur. You have seen an advertisement for
the post of Assistant Teacher in Mathematics to teach classes IX and X in
Gohpur High School. Write a letter to the President of the managing committee
of the school, applying for the job. Give your detailed bio-data as well.
(Note:
This is a sample of any Teacher Post, for any. All the questions are same.,
just name, school, date etc should be changed. In the other
questions, you should only change the title, but others details will remain
same)
Answer:
Imran/Rongmili
Deka
Station
Road,Nalbari
February19,
2016
To
The Principal/president of the managing
committee of
Angel’s school, Nalbari or model public
school, Jorhat
Subject: Request for appointment as an English/Mathematics/Assistant
Teacher/Any Teacher Post
Respected
Sir,
(if you get any advertisement write first like---This is response to your advertisement published in
Assam Tribune or other papers of January 17, 2017 inviting application for the
post of an English teacher/Mathematics Teacher or mention other post, I wish to apply for the same.) I wish to state
that I am a graduate in Arts/Science Stream. Presently, I am unemployed and
wish to serve as an English teacher and possess the requisite experience and
qualifications to suit your requirement. I would require about a week’s time to
join if selected by you.
I passed M.A./M.Sc.(for mathematics) with major in
English/Mathematics. I am a dynamic young man/young girl of pleasant manners
and good personality. I possess wonderful communication skills. I have reasonable
command over above mention the subject. I have a diploma in computer also. I
want to apply for the post of an English teacher/Mathematics Teacher/Assistant
Teacher/Any post. In addition to
teaching, I take keen interest in extracurricular activities also.
I enclose here a brief bio-data
of myself to enable you to assess my suitability for the post. I have no doubt
that my qualification and experience will make me a suitable candidate for the
job. I can assure you that I shall leave no stone unturned to prove my worth if
you selected or given a chance to serve. I am sure that I shall prove to be an
asset for your prestigious institution. I hope for a favourable response.
Yours
faithfully
Imran/Rongmili
Deka
Enclose: Bio-data
BIO-DATA
Name- Imran/Rongmili Deka
Father Name- Hiranya Deka
Date of birth- 20th july, 1979
Gender- Male/female
Maritial Status- Unmaried
Permanent Address-
Vill-
Station Road, P.o- Y
P. S.- z Dist- Nalbari,
Pin-123456
State- Assam
Present Address- Same as Permanent Address
Education qualification- M.A.(Hons. In
English) or B.SC, Hons. in Mathematics from Tezpur University
Extra Qualification- B.ED or M.Ed with 82%
from Guwahati University University
Experience-3 years as an English/Mathematics
teacher in S. Public High School
Language Known- Assamese, English and Hindi
Hobbies- Reading and writing.
Declaration
I hereby declare that above mentioned details are true and right. If you
find any mistake then my candidature will/can be cancelled by you without any
proper information to me.
SECTION C
(Grammar: 20 Marks)
5. Change the form of
narration in the following sentences: 2
x 2 = 4
(a) “How long do you have to wait for your train?” the woman asked me. “About an hour,” I replied.
Answer: The woman asked me how long I had to wait for my train. I replied that I had to wait for about an hour.
(b) I asked Ranjan where Neena lived. Ranjan replied regretfully that he didn’t know.
Answer: I said to Ranjan, “Where does Neena live?” Ranjan said, “Sorry, I don’t know.”
6. Change the voice
of any three of the following sentences:
3 x 1 = 3
(a) She handed me the letter.
Answer. I was handed the letter by her.
Or: The letter was handed to me by her.
(b) They laughed at us.
Answer: We were laughed at by them.
(c) The stranger made an attempt to break into the house.
Answer: An attempt was made by the stranger to break into the house.
(d) The student was told to leave the room.
Answer: The teacher told the student to leave the room.
(e) Have they done the work?
Answer: Has the work been done by them?
7. Rewrite any five
of the following sentences using the verbs given in brackets in their correct
tense forms: 5 x 1 = 5
(a) We (do) our lessons when the lights went out.
Answer: We were doing our lessons when the lights went out.
(b)I usually (go) to bed at 11 O’clock.
Answer: I usually go to bed at 11 O’ clock.
(c) He (sit) in the library when I saw him.
Answer: He was sitting in the library when I saw him.
(d)Your letter (reach) me yesterday.
Answer: Your letter reached me yesterday.
(e)I (wait) for you since morning.
Answer: I have been waiting for you since morning.
(f)Football (play) everywhere in the world.
Answer: Football is played everywhere in the world.
8.Rewrite any four of
the following sentences filling in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: 4
x 1 = 4
(a)The train arrived…………the platform a minute ago.
Answer: The train arrived at the platform a minute ago.
(b)The children were looking forward……………their visit to Kaziranga.
Answer: The children were looking forward to their visit to Kaziranga.
(c) I have to finish this……….tonight.
Answer: I have to finish this report by tonight.
(d)The girl standing…………..the two boys is their sister.
Answer: The girl standing between the two boys is their sister.
(e)Douglas jumped………..the swimming pool.
Answer: Douglas jumped into the swimming pool.
(f)The office is closed…….second and fourth Saturdays.
Answer: The office is closed on second and fourth Saturdays.
9. Rewrite any four
of the sentences as directed : 4 x 1 =4
Not in the syllabus
of 2021
SECTION D
(Text books: 45 Marks)
10. Read one of the
following extracts and answer the questions that follow:
(a) “Now we will count to twelve
and we will all keep still.
For once on the face of the Earth
let’s not speak in any language,
let’s stop for one second,
and not move our arms so much.”
(i)How long does the poet want to stay still? 1
Ans: The poet wants to stay still until count
to twelve.
(ii)Why does he ask us to keep still and not
use any language? 2
Ans: He asks us to keep still and not use any
language to achieve an exotic moment and a huge silence without rush, without
engines and the other works.
(iii)What does the poet mean by ‘not move our
arms so much”? 1
Ans: By this statement, ‘not move our arms so
much’, the poet means that everyone should not involve any physical activity.
OR:
“A
thing of beauty is a joy forever.
Its
loveliness increases, it will never
Pass
into nothingness, but will keep
A bower
quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of
sweet dream, and health, and quiet breathing.”
(i)Who is the poet of these lines and what is
the title of the poem? 2
Answer: John Keats is the poet of these lines
and the title of the poem is ‘A Thing of Beauty’.
(ii)Why is a thing of beauty a joy forever? 1
Answer: A thing of beauty is consist of joy.
Its loveliness increases and never passes into nothingness. So/hence, a thing
of beauty is a joy forever.
c) What is a bower? 1
Answer: A bower is a leafy nook. It is a
shady place under trees.
11. Answer any three
of the following questions in 30-40 words:
3 x 2 = 6
(i) Why has the poet
brought in the image of the merry children ‘spilling out of their homes’?
OR: What are the ‘merry children spilling out of their homes’ symbolic
of?
Answer: The ‘merry children spilling out of their homes’ are symbolic of
the activeness and liveliness of the environment. The poet has brought in the
image of the ‘merry children spilling out of their homes’ to signify the
contrast between her mother and the other active things like merry children.
(ii) What is the
exotic moment the poet wishes for?
Answer:
The poet wishes for the exotic moment with keep stilling without rush and
without engines along with the other works. It would all be together in a
sudden strangeness. When we keep still without rush and without engines
along with the other works, then it would be all together in a sudden surprised
strangeness.
(iii) Name the things of nature that are constant sources of beauty.
Or: List the things
of beauty mentioned in the poem, “A think of beauty”.
Answer: The
beautiful things mentioned in the poem,
“A think of beauty” or the things of nature that are constant sources of
beauty are a bower, a flowery band, the sun, the
moon, young and old trees, a simple sheep, daffodils, clear rills, musk-rose,
all lovely tales, etc .
(iv) What
is the message that Keats wants to give through “A thing of Beauty”?
Ans: Through “A thing of beauty”, Keats wants
to give the message that a thing of beauty is joy forever and it always brings
us happiness. It also provides us the delightful and some satisfaction from the
gloomy, unhealthy and darkened ways of life.
(v) ‘Of all thousand selfish cars’ some stop
there but not for buying something. Why do they stop there at all? (Not in the
syllabus of 2021)
(vi) Who will soothe the rural poor out of
their wits and how? (Not in the syllabus
of 2021)
12. Answer any five of the following
questions: 5 x 1 = 5
(a) What did Franz think ‘for moment’?
Answer: Franz thought of running away and
spending the day out of doors for a moment.
(b) What does Saheb look for in the garbage dumps?
Answer: Saheb looks for gold in the garbage
dumps.
(c) Where has Saheb come from ?
Answer:
Saheb has come from Dhaka, Bangladesh.
(d) What position did John Rowntree hold
before leaving Shillong a few days after independence? (Not in the syllabus
of 2021)
(e) Who
was Rajkumar Shukla?
Answer: Rajkumar Shukla was a poor peasant
from Champaran.
(f) What was Gandhi’s politics intertwined
with?
Answer:
Gandhi’s politics were intertwined with the practical, day-to-day problems of
the millions. His was not a loyalty to abstractions; it was a loyalty to
living, human beings.
(g) For whom does Sophie ask Danny Casey an
autograph? (Not in the
syllabus of 2021)
(h) How was Geoff employed? (Not in the syllabus of 2021)
13.Answer
any five of the following questions in 30-40 words: 5 x 2 = 10
(a) Why did Franz want to spend his day out of doors?
Answer:
Franz’s teacher, M. Hamel said that he would question them on
participles. But, he did not know
the first word about participles. So, he thought of running away and spending the day out of doors
prevented from the great dread of scolding.
(b) What are M. Hamel’s views about the
French language?
Or:
What
did M. Hamel say about the French language?
Answer:
M. Hamel said that the French language was the most beautiful language in the
world. It was the clearest, the most logical; that they must guard it among
them and never forget it.
(c)
What is the irony inherent in Saheb’s full name?
Or:
What is ironical about the full name of Saheb ?
Or:
What is ironical about the name ‘Saheb-e-Alam’?
Answer:
Saheb’s full name is “Saheb-e-Alam. The irony inherent is that he does not know
what it means. If he knew its meaning as lord of the universe then he would
have a hard time believing it for his living status.
(d)
Why do the young inhabitants of Firozabad end up losing their eye-sight?
Or:
Why do the children in Firozabad often lose their eyesight even before they
become adults?
Answer:
The children in Firozabad or the young inhabitants of Firozabad work in the
dark hutments with flames of flickering oil lamps and welding pieces of
coloured glass into circles of bangles. Their eyes are more adjusted to the
dark than to the light outside. So/That is why; they often lose their eyesight
before they become adults.
(e)
Give a brief description of Peacock Island. (Not in the syllabus of 2021)
(f)
Why was the Champaran episode so significant in Gandhi’s life?
Or: Why do you think that Gandhi thought the
Champaran episode to be a turning point
in his life?
Answer: The Champaran episode was a turning-point and so significant in
Gandhi’s life. Because, after the episode, he learned courage and could declare
that the British could not order him about in his own country. His politics
were intertwined with the practical, with a new free Indian who could stand on
his own feet and thus make India free.
(g) What was incongruous about the
delicate bow which fastened the apron strings of Sophie’s mother? (Not in the
syllabus of 2021)
14.
Answer any one of the following questions in 80-100 words: 1 x 5 = 5
(a)
Draw a character sketch of M. Hamel as it is shown in ‘The Last Lesson’.
Or: Describe M. Hamel’s last day at school?
Or: Draw a character sketch of M. Hamel
as it is shown in ‘The Last Lesson’.
Or: Describe the emotions of M. Hamel on
the day of his lesson.
Answer: M.
Hamel’s last day at school was a sorrowful one. M. Hamel was very sorry for the
last moment of the school. When
everyone was writing at that time, M. Hamel was sitting motionless in his chair
and gazing/staring one thing to another as if he wanted to attach/fix all
things in his mind. He had been there for forty years with his garden outside
the window and his class in front of him just like that. Only the desks and
benches had been worn smooth.
On the last day,
M. Hamel wore his beautiful green coat, his frilled shirt and the little black
silk cap which were all embroidered. Actually, these were worn only on
inspection and prize days. But, he used it for the last day at school. He
taught very beautifully and clearly all the lessons like reciting, grammars,
writings, history and so on that day. He wanted to give his students all the
knowledges that he had known.
He realized and
mentioned the fault of Alsace. He blamed himself and the parents for the low
quality of education of his students.
Finally,
he was very pale at the last moment and wrote “Vive La France” and leaned his
head against the wall he made gesture that the school was dismissed- they might
go.
OR
(b) Describe Rowntree’s experience of
crossing a flooded river on horseback. (Not in the syllabus of 2021)
Or:
(c) “The battle of Champaran is won,
“Gandhi exclaimed. Explain the context in which this was said.
Or: why and when did
Gandhi declare: “The battle of Champaran is won.”
Answer: Rajendra Prasad, Brij Kishor Babu, Maulana
Mazharul and several other prominent lawyers had arrived from Bihar to help
Gandhi for the sharecroppers and the case. Gandhi asked the lawyers what they
would do if he was sentenced to prison. Then,
the senior lawyer replied negatively that they would go home.
Rajendra Prasad and the
lawyers consulted that Gandhi was totally a stranger, and yet he was prepared
to go to prison for the sake of the peasants. So, if they would go home then it
would be shameful. So, they accordingly went back to Gandhi and said that they
were ready to follow him into jail. Then Gandhi exclaimed that “The battle of
Champaran is won’’.
15. Answer any one of the following questions
in 125-150 words: 1 x 7 = 7
Describe Tishani’s journey to the end of the
earth – the Antarctic region, and his experience during that journey. (Not in
syllabus of 2021)
OR
Though both Mr.
Lamb and Derry suffer from a physical disability, their attitudes to life are
very different.”
Justify the
relevance of this statement with reference to the story, “On the Face of it”?
Ans: Though both
Mr. Lamb and Derry suffer from a physical disability, but their attitude to
life is different.
Derry’s one side of his face is burnt.
Once, he got acid all down that side of his face. Then, it burned all away and
ate his face up. So, Derry feels that everyone is afraid of him at seeing his
face. So, he always wants to away from the people and lives alone.
But, Mr. Lamb is totally different attitude to life from Derry. Mr. Lamb perceives things in positive manner. According
to him, everybody has got two arms, two legs, two eyes and two ears, also has
got a tongue and a brain. So, he or she can get on the way which she or he
wants like all the rest in their life. Besides, Mr. Lamb looks at the beauty of
the heart not the body.
16.Answer any four of the following questions
in 30-40 words: 4 x 2 = 8
(a) What was Zitkala’s idea regarding short,
shingled hair? (Not in the syllabus of 2021)
(b) What did Annan say about his community to
the narrator? (Not in the syllabus of 2021)
(c) How has Antarctica remained relatively
pristine? (Not in the syllabus of 2021)
(d) What explanation was given by the chief
astrologer to the query of the little Tiger King? (Not in the syllabus of 2021)
(e) Why aren’t
there any curtains at the windows of Mr. Lamb’s house ?
Answer: Mr. Lamb does not fond
of curtains and shutting things out also shutting things in. He likes the light
and the darkness, and the windows open, to hear the wind. So/for these reasons,
there aren’t any curtains at the windows of Mr. Lamb’s house.
(f) Why and how did Derry enter Mr. Lamb’s garden?
Answer: Derry
thought
that Mr. Lamb’s garden was an empty place and the house was an
empty one. He didn’t know there was anybody there. So, Derry entered the garden
to achieve/get some peace and stay alone for a little while/a moment.
Derry
entered Mr. Lamb’s garden by climbing the garden wall. (51 words)
THE END