2019
ENGLISH
(NEW
COURSE)
Full
Marks: 80
Pass
Marks: 24
Time: Three hours
SECTION
A
1. (a) Choose the
meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence from among the
alternatives given in the brackets: 1
I saw that it was
not just my freedom that was curtailed, but the freedom of everyone…
(enhanced / reduced
/ withheld)
Answer: Word-
Alternative/Meaning
curtailed- reduced
(b) State whether
the following are True or False
(Reference: Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom): 1 + 1 = 2
(i) On the podium,
Mr. de Klerk was first sworn in as first Deputy President.
Answer: False
(ii) Then Thabo
Mbeki was sworn in as second Deputy President.
Answer: False
(c) Choose the
correct answer from among the alternatives given and complete the sentence: 1
In life, every man
has _____ .
(i) three
obligations
(ii) twin
obligations
(iii) many
obligations
Answer: (ii) In
life, every man has twin obligations.
2. “The only thing
the earth needed…..” What ‘only thing’ did the earth need? 2
Answer: The
only thing that the earth needed was a downpour or at least a shower. The field
of ripe corn dotted with flowers which promised a good harvest. But, it was
only needed some rain to grow the crops.
3. What did Mandela say about the wealth of his country? 2
Answer: Mandela was of the view that/According to Mandela, the greatest wealth of his country is its people which are finer and truer than the purest diamonds. He also compares with the wealth of minerals and gems, but he considers the people of their country are the greatest wealth of any other wealth.
4. What did Lencho
write in his letter to God ? 2
Answer: Addressing
as God, Lencho wrote in his letter to God that if God didn’t help him, his
family and he would go hungry that year. He needed a hundred pesos in order to
sow his field again and to live until the crop came, because the hailstorm had
destroyed his fields and crops.
5. When does the
season of joy commence in Coorg? Till what time does it continue? 1 + 1 = 2
6. Mention the story that supports the view that the people of Coorg are of Greek origin. 2
7. What type of a
man was the Postmaster? 1
Answer: The
Postmaster was a fat and an amiable person. He liked to help the others who
face in trouble like Lencho whom he provided seventy pesos in his crisis time.
8. Give a brief
description of Dhekiabari tea garden. 2
Answer: The
Dhekiabari Tea Estate was reached after crossed a cattle-bridge. On both sides
of the gravel road, there were acre upon acre of tea bushes. The tea bushes
were all neatly pruned to the same height. With bamboo baskets on backs and
wearing plastic aprons, the groups of tea-pluckers were plucking the newly
sprouted leaves.
These are the beautiful
scenery that was seen in the Dhekiabari Tea Estate.
9.What was the
distance from Valli’s village to the nearest town? What was the bus fare for a
trip from Valli’s village to the town? 1 + 1 = 2
10. Give a
description of the bus in which Valli travelled. 2
SECTION – B
11. Choose from the box given below the words that rhyme with the following: 1 x 2 = 2
feet, harbour
bit, beat, sit, hour, honour, armour
Answer: feet- beat
harbour – armour
12. Choose the
meaning of the underlined words from the alternatives given in the brackets: 1
x 1 = 2
(a) In his quiet
rage. (noisy / silent / worst)
Answer: quiet – silent
(b) At the jungle’s
edge. (border / side / centre )
Answer: edge – border
13. How old is
Amanda? How do you know it? 1 + 1 = 2
14. Why does the
poet feel more at home with animals than with humans? 2
Answer: The animals
do not sweat and whine about their condition. They do not lie awake in the dark
and weep for their sins. They do not make anyone or the poet sick discussing
their duty to God. No one is dissatisfied and not one is demented. Also, not
one kneels to another and not one unhappy over the whole earth.
So, for these worth qualities of
animals, the poet feels more at home with animals than with humans.
15. How did Belinds
and her pets behave when they saw the Pirate climbing the window ? 2
Answer: Seeing
the pirate on the window, Belinda paled and cried for help. Mustard, the dog
fled with a terrified yelp. Ink jumped down to bottom of the house and Blink,
the mouse took shelter in a mouse hole. Only, Custard the dragon faced the
pirate.
16. Give a
description of the fight between Custard dragon and the Pirate. 2
Answer:
Custard faced the pirate boldly. He jumped up, snorted like
an engine and clashed his tails like irons in a dungeon. Then, making a
clattering and clanking sound and squirming, he attacked the pirate like a
robin at a worm.
At
that time, the pirate gaped at Custard. He drank some wine from the bottle in
his pocket. He fired two bullets, but the bullets did not hit Custard. At last,
the Dragon gobbled the pirate and he was died.
SECTION – C
17. (a) How does
Ausable manage to make Max believe that there is a balcony attached to his
room? 5
Answer: Ausable informed that
that was the second time in the month that somebody got into his room through
the balcony. He said that the balcony belonged to the next apartment. He also
narrated that the room used to be part of a large unit. The next room through
that door there used to be the living room. The balcony extended under his
window and somebody entered his room through that.
Ausable description of a balcony made it a convincing story. He convinced and believed Max that there was a balcony. The information of the balcony and the management were provided the techniques to believe the false information. This story is totally a convincing story because if Ausable could not convince Max that he and Fowler might be face in danger.
Or
(b) How did the young lady trick
Horace Danby ? 5
18. (a) How and why
did Griffin come to the village of Iping? Why does Mrs. Hall find him
eccentric? 3 + 2 = 5
Answer: After had escaped
from the big London store, Griffin went to Drury Lane, the centre of the
theatre world. He went to the theatrical company for/regarding not only clothes
but also some empty space to stay. Then, he found a suitable shop soon. He went
upstairs and came out a little wearing bandages round his forehead. Also, he
put on/worn dark glasses, false nose, big bushy side-whiskers and a large hat. To escape without being seen, he
callously/insensitively attacked the shopkeeper from behind. After that, he
robbed him of all the money he could find. After the shopkeeper was robbed,
Griffin went to the Village of Iping by a train to get away from crowded
London.
He
booked two rooms at the local inn.
During that winter season, the arrival of Griffin was an unusual event.
People were surprised to see Griffin’s uncommon appearance. So, it was set all
tongues wagging. But, Mrs. Hall tried friendly with Griffin. Instead, Griffin
expressed no desire to talk and he informed that his reason for coming there
was only for solitude. So, he did not want to disturb his work. Also he
mentioned that an accident had affected his face. So, Mrs. Hall satisfied with
Griffin as an eccentric scientist and the main fact was that Griffin had paid
her in advance.
Or
(b) Describe the
first meeting between Bill and the young lawyer. 5
SECTION-D
19.Fill in the blanks
with the right determiners: ½ x 4 = 2
(a)
My brother had gone ___hour ago.
Answer:
an
(b)
A busy man has ___ time to waste.
Answer:
little
(c)
The classes started after ___bell had rung.
Answer:
the
(d)
. _____of their property was lost in the flood.
Answer:
Most
20. Fill in the blanks
with the correct preposition from among the choices given in the brackets: ½ x
4 = 2
(a)
The train is bound ___Delhi.
(to/upon/for)
Answer:
for
(b)
Assam is rich ___minerals. (for/in/about)
Answer:
in
(c)
I met him ___the street. (in/on/upon)
Answer:
on
(d)
Happiness consists ___speaking the truth.
Answer:
in
21. Rewrite the
following sentences putting the verbs in the brackets in their correct tense
form: 1 x 3 = 3
(a)
They (live) in Delhi for ten years.
Answer:
They have been living in Delhi for ten years.
(b)
When he came, it (be) all over.
Answer:
When he came, it was all over.
(c)
He (stay) here until you return.
Answer:
He will stay here until you return.
22. Change the
narration of the following: 1x2=2
(a)
She asked me why the teacher had punished me.
Answer;
She said to me, “Why did the teacher punish you?”
(b)
Anita said to Ravi, “Please lend me your pen.”
Answer:
Anita requested Ravi to lend her his pen.
23.
Change the voice of the following: 1x2=2
(a) I have lost my English textbook.
Answer: My English text book has been
lost by me.
(b) He was punished for his misconduct.
Answer: They punished him for his
misconduct.
24. Combine each of the
following pairs of sentences into a single sentence: 1x2=2
(a) The earth is round. We can prove it.
Answer: We can prove that the earth is
round.
(b) Where does he live? Do you know it?
Answer: Do you know where he lives?
25. Choose the correct alternatives from
the choices given in the brackets and write out the sentences: 1 x 2 = 2
(a)
She narrated the matter (shortly/briefly).
Answer:
She narrated the matter briefly.
(b)
Please (listen/hear) to what he says.
Answer:
Please listen to what he says.
26.
Make sentences to illustrate the meaning of any two of the following: 1 x 2 = 2
far
and wide; break out; give up; fall out.
Answer;
far
and wide: People come from far and wide to visit the monument.
Break
out(হঠাৎ আৰ্বিভাৱ হোৱা)-
Cholera broke out in the village in an epidemic form.
Give
up(ত্যাগ কৰা)- Give up your
bad habits.
Fall
out(বিবাদ কৰা)- Do not fall
out with your friends.
27.
Correct the errors in any three of the following the sentences: 1 x 3 = 3
(a)
It can rain tonight.
Answer:
It may rain tonight.
(b)
The cattles were grazing in the field.
Answer:
The cattle were grazing in the field.
(c)
Each of the boys play cricket.
Answer:
Each of the boys plays cricket.
(d)
How much money you need?
Answer:
How much money do you need?
(e)
When you do your homework?
Answer:
When did you do your homework?
(f)
I do not know to do it.
Answer:
I do not know how to do it.
28.
Translate into English (any one Group of the following) 1 x 5 = 5
Assamese
(a) যদুৱে মোক
সুধিছিল, “ৰাজু ইংৰাজীত ভালনে?”
Answer: Jadu said to me, “Is Raju good in English?”
(b) দোক্মোকালিতে
শোৱাৰ পৰা উঠাটো তেওঁৰ অভ্যাস ।
Answer: It is his habit of waking up at dawn.
(c) মিছা কথা কোৱা
উচিত নহয় ।
Answer: We should not tell a lie.
(d) সৌ গছডাল ইমান
ওখ !
Answer: How tall that tree is!
(e) কিতাপখন টেবুলৰ
ওপৰত আছে ।
Answer: The book is on the table.
29.Write, in about
150 words, an essay on any one of the following topics: 6
(a)Punctuality
(b) The festival you
like most
(c) Your favourite
hero in history
Answer:
(a)Punctuality
Answer: Punctuality
Meaning of punctuality:- The habit of doing a thing in proper time is called
punctuality. A punctual man always does a work in time. He is never behind
time.
Usefulness in personal life: Punctuality is of supreme value in everyday life. We
all know the value of time. Lost time can never be gained. Time is life. We
shall have to do a great deal of work in our limited span of life. Punctuality
is the only means by which we can turn out the greatest amount of work in a
limited time. If we do not insist on doing our work in time, we can never hope
to finish it well. To alive a peaceful life a man must be punctual. A punctual
man can make his life glorious. He never complains of want of time.
Important of social Life: Punctuality
is needed is every walk of life. It is a blessing for students. A punctual
student comes to school just in time and carefully follows the work done in
class. Thus he gains the benefits of class teaching. A boy who is not punctual
comes late and consequently misses a lot of teaching and is rebuked by the
teacher. These same problems happen in other persons also. If we all together
become punctual then our social life become good and perfect.
Punctuality in nature: Punctuality is the soul of business. It is essential
to business and professional people. A businessman has to keep appointments at
the right moment with men busy like himself. But his failure to do so wins for
him a bad name and this hampers his business. A professional man cannot shine
in his profession if he is unpunctual.
Conclusion:
Punctuality is the soul of modern life. A punctual man causes inconvenience
both to himself and to others. He is always in hurry, and in the end he loses
both time and good name. He cannot successfully do his duty. He cannot win the
faith of the man with whom he deals. So he fails to attain success in life. We
should always be punctual. The habit of punctuality should be acquired in
childhood and continue until death.
(b) The festival you
like most
Answer: The festival I like most / My Favourite Festival/ /A
Festival in My area/Bihu
Introduction:
Every community has different
festivals. These are act on timely in every year. Like others, my favourite
festival is ‘Bihu’ which has been celebrating from our forefathers.
Classification of this festival/Bihu:
The bihu is devided into three
parts, Bohag Bihu or Rangali Bihu, Kati Bihu or Kangali Bihu and Magh Bihu or
Bhogali Bihu.
Definition and Meaning of the bihu:
The Bohag Bihu or the Rangali Bihu means the
bihu of enjoyment, Kati or Kangali Bihu which means lack of food and others and
Magh Bihu or Bhugali which means lots of feasting and ‘Bhug’.
Time/duration of celebrationg this festival/Bihu:
The
time of Bohag Bihu or Rangali Bihu is seven days or may be a month, the Kati
Bihu is one day affair specially at dusk only and the Magh Bihu or Bhogali is
two days affair, Uruka in the bhelaghars and mejis and the day of the Magh
Bihu.
The Important of this festival/Bihu:
The bihu is the main festival of
Assam. It provides lots of happiness in different parts. In Bohag Bihu , the
first day is ‘Garu Bihu’ which is important for the pets or animals with bath
and care. The other days are ‘Rangali bihu’ where people enjoy in different
kinds like sports, travelling, bihu dance, function and so on.
The Kati bihu is important for the
peasants or ploughmen who light earthen lamp mat or ‘Akash Banti’ or Sky lamp
in the corn fields. Also, the childrens and the women pray and sing ‘Tulasi
Bhajan’ or chant at the foot of the tulasi plant with light, incense (dhup) and
resin (dhuna).
The Magh Bihu is special for the fire rituals
and also the ‘Bhug’ or feasting, means lots of food facility.
Conclusion:
The
different customs of Assam has been celebrating this festival/bihu from
earlier. We should celebrate this festival/bihu every year and should act on as
a custom and continuing for the future generation.
(c) Your favourite
hero in history
Answer:
Your favourite hero
in history
(by parthaprotimgogoi84 in www.branly.in)
There are many well known national heroes in
Indian history such as Mahatma Gandhi, Netaji Subhaschandra Bose, Jawaharlal
nehru and many others. Among them I prefer Mahatma Gandhi as my favourite hero
in the history of India. Gandhi was a person who struggled his whole life for
the independence of India. He dedicated all his life to gain India's freedom
from the British hand. When India got independence from the Britishers, Gandhi
helped many poor and struggling people of our nation.
Gandhi was born in Gujarat on Oct 2nd, 1869.His
father was Karanchand Gandhi and mother was Putlibai Gandhi. He completed his
early education in Porbundar and at the age of 11 he left for Rajkot with his
respected family, joined a high school in Rajkot. Then he went to London to
study law and came back to his native land as a barrister.
Gandhi played an important role in the movement
of India. He joined the movement of Dandi March when Britishers levied tax on
salt. During these movements, he fasted for 21 days and walked more than 300
kms to make salt. After that he started Quit India movement, Non cooperation
movement to gain India's independence from the British rulers. But he did not
use weapons any of these movement.
I admire Mahatma Gandhi as my favourite
national hero because he sacrificed his all life for the independence of India.
OR
Write a story in about 150 words using the outlines given below and adding a title to it:
Outlines: A speedy car hit an old man – escaped – the man was injured grievously – people gathered – showed sympathy to the man – spoke about the evils of rash driving – no one bothered to help the man - two school boys arrived – took the injured to the nearest hospital.
or:
2017:
Write a story in about 150 words using the outline given below and add a
title to it: 6
(Outline: A car hits an old man and escapes –
he is injured badly – crowd gather on the spot – only show sympathy – they
speak about the evil of rash driving – nobody comes forward to help the injured
man – two school boys arrive – feel sorry for the old man – take him to
hospital.)
Answer:
Two virtuous Boys:
One day a car hits an old man and escapes from there immediately. He (the old man) is injured badly for the stuck or the hit. There is a crowd that gathers on the spot. The people only show sympathy for the old man. Also, they speak about the evil or rash driving. But, nobody comes forward to help the injured man and to take the hospital. At this time, two school boys arrive at the accident place. They feel sorry for the old man and calls 108 medical service instantly. They take him to hospital through the 108 car and take necessary actions like medicines, supports etc as their capabilities. The old man is saved and cured for the immediate medicines and take care of by the boys. Everybody praises the two school boys for their presence of mind. Also, the people those are present at the accident’s time, are criticized by the other people. (160 Words)
Moral: Nothing can be done by saying but can be done by working and take positive actions.
30.Answer either (a)
or (b)
(a) Write a letter to
the Editor of a local daily expressing your concern over the incidents of crime
against women in Assam.
Answer:
From the examination Hall
Date- 16-02-2018
To
The editor
Of Assam Tribune, Guwahati-781003
Sub- Expressing concern over the incidents of crime against
women in Assam.
Respected Sir,
I
would like to draw the attention of Government officials and concerned
authorities to highlight (লক্ষ্যনীয় কৰিবলৈ) about
the frequent incidents
of crime against women in Assam,
through the columns your esteemed daily newspaper ‘Assam tribune’.
The
women of Assam are not totally safe at all. Usually, we hear about the cases of
rape, murder, kidnapping, drugs supply, sex offender etc relating to the women.
Sometime, we hear the stealing Gold chain from the neck of women. Also, some
harassment in the market, offices, streets are also common incidents of crime against women. If
these are happening like as, then the women are not to be peace in their lives
in Assam. So, the police protection must be concern and should provide proper
protest against these crimes. Also, some strict rules and acts should be passed
so that the incidents of crime against women in Assam are going to less.
So,
I hereby request to you that kindly give a little space in your newspaper for
draw the attention to the concerned authorities, Police Authorities and concern
the people of Assam on this regard that everybody takes care of these.
Yours
Faithfully
Ritu/Rita
To,
The Assam tribune,
Chandmari, GNB Road,
Guwahati-781003
30. (b) Write a report for a local daily on the basis of
the information given below:
(i) 10-11-2018
(ii) Guwahati
(iii) Annual Guwahati Book Fair commenced. The Hon’ble
Chief Minister declared it opened at 6:00 p.m.
(iv) Many publishers from Assam and outside participated
(v) To be continued for ten days; large gathering
expected
OR:
(b) Write a report for a newspaper on the basis of the
information given below:
(i) 20-11-2015
(ii) Guwahati
(iii) The Guwahati Book Fair commenced.
(iv) Opened by the Hon’ble Governor of Assam.
(v) Publishers from the State and outside it
participated.
(vi) Nice opening function – large gathering and good
sale expected.
Answer:
The glorious book fair of Guwahati began
(Collected from https://www.theinfobell.com/ )
Place: Guwahati,
Date: 20-11-2015
“Books are the mirrors of the society.” said
Hon’ble Governor XYZ inaugurating the glorious book fair of Guwahati which
began yesterday with new glazing. According to the organizing committee,
more than 164 Publishers from Assam and other states like West Bengal,
Punjab, Delhi, and Chhattisgarh etc. are participating in the book fair.
On the inaugural day, three books of three eminent writers were unveiled
by the Governor. On the very first day there was a heavy rush of book
lovers. To see
the response from the public, the organizing
committee as well as the publishers were excited. Prominent author Dr.
Saber Sharma commented that that was a good sign for the culture.
31.(a) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that
follow:
A good book always teaches us something, in fact many
things directly or indirectly if the mind is willing to learn. Books are the
best companion; they also give us the best society. They help us in
establishing contact with many great men. We hear what such men said and did;
through books we even see them as if they were really alive. As we read, we
hear great thoughts with great minds; we hope and grieve with great men. The
scenes in which they appeared are described for us and as we turn the pages we
come to know what nobleness is. Books work as agents and help us in being
better than we are. Books should, therefore, be treated as friends and guides.
(i)How can books teach us? 1
Answer:
A good book always teaches us something, in fact many things directly or
indirectly if our minds are willing to learn.
(ii) How can one share the great
thoughts through books? 2
Answer: The books help us in establishing contact with
many great men. We hear what the great men said and did; through books we also
see them as if they were really alive. As we read, we hear great thoughts with
great minds; we hope and grieve with great men. The scenes in which they
appeared are described for us and as we turn the pages we come to know what
nobleness is.
(iii) Why should books be treated as
friends and guides? 2
Answer: Books work as agents and help us in being
better than we are. A good book always teaches us something, in fact many
things directly or indirectly if the mind is willing to learn. Books are the
best companion; they also give us the best society. Books should, therefore, be
treated as friends and guides.
(b) Read the following extract carefully and
answer the questions that follow:
“No
one really know who discovered tea but there are many legends.”
“What
legends?”
“Well,
there is one about the Chinese emperor who always boiled water before drinking
it. One day a few leaves of the twigs burning under the pot fell into the water
giving it a delicious flavor. It is said they were tea leaves.”
“Tell
me another !” scoffed Pranjol.
“We
have an Indian legend too. Bodhidharma, an ancient Buddhist ascetic, cut off
his eyelids because he felt sleepy during meditations. Ten tea plants grew out
of the eyelids. The leaves of these plants when put in hot water and drunk
banished sleep.”
“Tea
was first drunk in China,” Rajvir added, “as far back as 2700 BC! In fact,
words such as tea, ‘Chai’ and ‘Chini’ are from Chinese. Tea came to
Europe only in the sixteenth century and was drunk more as medicine than as
beverage.”
(a)
How was tea drunk in Europe in the sixteenth century? 2
Answer:
Tea came to Europe only in the sixteenth century. Tea was drunk more as medicine than as
beverage in Europe in the sixteenth century.
(b)
What is the Chinese legend about tea? 2
Answer:
The Chinese legend about tea: There is
one about the Chinese emperor who always boiled water before drinking it. One
day a few leaves of the twigs burning under the pot fell into the water giving
it a delicious flavor. It is said they were tea leaves.
(c)
What is the Indian legend about tea? 2
Answer:
Indian legend about tea: Bodhidharma, an
ancient Buddhist ascetic, cut off his eyelids because he felt sleepy during
meditations. Ten tea plants grew out of the eyelids. The leaves of these plants
when put in hot water and drunk banished sleep.
The
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