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attempting it.
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will
be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students will read the
question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this
period.
ENGLISH (Core)
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
General Instructions :
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
(i) This question paper has 13 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) This question paper contains three sections Section A : Reading Skills,
Section B : Creative Writing Skills and Section C : Literature.
(iii) Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write the
correct question number and part thereof in your answer sheet.
(iv) Separate instructions are given with each question/part, wherever necessary.
(v) Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.
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1 / 4/ 3 H 1 H P . T. O .
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.
Series FH1EG/4 SET ~3
Q.P. Code
Roll No.
Please check that this question paper contains 19 printed pages.
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the
title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
Please check that this question paper contains 13 questions.
Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book before
attempting it.
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will
be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students will read the
question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this
period.
ENGLISH (Core)
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
General Instructions :
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
(i) This question paper has 13 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) This question paper contains three sections Section A : Reading Skills,
Section B : Creative Writing Skills and Section C : Literature.
(iii) Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write the
correct question number and part thereof in your answer sheet.
(iv) Separate instructions are given with each question/part, wherever necessary.
(v) Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.
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1 / 4/ 3 H 2 H
SECTION A
Reading Skills (20 marks)
1. Read the passage given below :
1 World Conservation Day is celebrated internationally to increase
awareness about the best practices needed to protect our natural
resources. The Earth is supplied with a limited amount of resources
that we all rely upon, like water, air, soil and trees. The World Nature
Conservation Movement is a great opportunity to celebrate the progress
e made and determine to take action, wherever needed. It is time to
remind ourselves that we need to give back to nature instead of just
using resources without thinking about conservation. There is a need to
replenish and recycle the resources we consume from nature.
2 Our forests, rivers, oceans and soils provide us with the food we eat, the
air we breathe, the water we irrigate our crops with. We also rely on
them for numerous other goods and services. We depend on them for
our health, happiness and prosperity. We have a cycle of biodiversity
which needs proper conservation.
3 The population explosion remains one of the major reasons why natural
resources are getting depleted at a very fast rate. Technological
advancement and luxurious lifestyles have led to several environmental
problems like global warming, ozone layer depletion, river water
4 Humans, animals, marine creatures and the environment, all need to
be protected and conserved for -being. There are
many examples of conservation. One is a programme to try to preserve
wetlands, or a programme to try and save old buildings. Another
example is of an attempt to minimise the amount of electricity used by
turning off lights when leaving a room, or an attempt to turn off the
running tap to avoid wastage of water. There are lots of examples like
these which need implementation.
5 Following these small steps in our daily lives we can help to maintain
the balance of nature, thereby saving humankind from the kinds of
natural disasters we may face in the near future.
6 Nature also has a profound impact on our minds and our behaviour,
helping reduce anxiety, brooding, and stress and increase our attention,
capacity, creativity and ability to connect with other people. So there is
a need to save nature if we want to save life as the two are
interconnected and need each other. If we hurt or destroy the
environment, surely we will be ruined. We must create awareness
among family members, and try and practise a sustainable lifestyle to
protect and conserve nature.
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Series FH1EG/4 SET ~3
Q.P. Code
Roll No.
Please check that this question paper contains 19 printed pages.
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the
title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
Please check that this question paper contains 13 questions.
Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book before
attempting it.
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will
be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students will read the
question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this
period.
ENGLISH (Core)
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
General Instructions :
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
(i) This question paper has 13 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) This question paper contains three sections Section A : Reading Skills,
Section B : Creative Writing Skills and Section C : Literature.
(iii) Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write the
correct question number and part thereof in your answer sheet.
(iv) Separate instructions are given with each question/part, wherever necessary.
(v) Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.
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1 / 4/ 3 H 2 H
SECTION A
Reading Skills (20 marks)
1. Read the passage given below :
1 World Conservation Day is celebrated internationally to increase
awareness about the best practices needed to protect our natural
resources. The Earth is supplied with a limited amount of resources
that we all rely upon, like water, air, soil and trees. The World Nature
Conservation Movement is a great opportunity to celebrate the progress
e made and determine to take action, wherever needed. It is time to
remind ourselves that we need to give back to nature instead of just
using resources without thinking about conservation. There is a need to
replenish and recycle the resources we consume from nature.
2 Our forests, rivers, oceans and soils provide us with the food we eat, the
air we breathe, the water we irrigate our crops with. We also rely on
them for numerous other goods and services. We depend on them for
our health, happiness and prosperity. We have a cycle of biodiversity
which needs proper conservation.
3 The population explosion remains one of the major reasons why natural
resources are getting depleted at a very fast rate. Technological
advancement and luxurious lifestyles have led to several environmental
problems like global warming, ozone layer depletion, river water
4 Humans, animals, marine creatures and the environment, all need to
be protected and conserved for -being. There are
many examples of conservation. One is a programme to try to preserve
wetlands, or a programme to try and save old buildings. Another
example is of an attempt to minimise the amount of electricity used by
turning off lights when leaving a room, or an attempt to turn off the
running tap to avoid wastage of water. There are lots of examples like
these which need implementation.
5 Following these small steps in our daily lives we can help to maintain
the balance of nature, thereby saving humankind from the kinds of
natural disasters we may face in the near future.
6 Nature also has a profound impact on our minds and our behaviour,
helping reduce anxiety, brooding, and stress and increase our attention,
capacity, creativity and ability to connect with other people. So there is
a need to save nature if we want to save life as the two are
interconnected and need each other. If we hurt or destroy the
environment, surely we will be ruined. We must create awareness
among family members, and try and practise a sustainable lifestyle to
protect and conserve nature.
1 / 4/ 3 H 3 H P . T. O .
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given
below : 10 1=10
(i) Complete the sentence by choosing the appropriate option.
There is an urgent need to conserve our natural resources because
(a) we are aimlessly using the natural resources and not
replenishing them.
(b) they will be replaced by man-made resources.
(c) serious efforts are needed to cut down the consumption of
these resources.
(d) we must become alert before it is too late.
(ii) In the opinion of the writer, which are the primary natural resources
without which our life is not possible ?
(iii)
Explain in context.
(iv) The writer would not agree with the given statements based on
paragraph 6, EXCEPT
(a) Stress can be relieved by working overtime.
(b) Nature can affec -being.
(c) Lifestyle cannot be changed permanently.
(d) Destruction of the environment is a temporary measure
undertaken by man.
(v) In the context of the given passage, what is the synonym of
correct option.
(a) scarcity (b) restore
(c) reconcile (d) minimize
(vi) List two ways in which forests and rivers help mankind.
(vii) How can the solutions suggested in paragraph 4 be best described ?
(a) unrealistic (b) short term
(c) practical (d) challenging
(viii) Why is it fair to say that population explosion remains one of the
major reasons why natural resources are getting depleted rapidly ?
(ix) Complete the given sentence with an appropriate reference with
respect to the following :
The writer quotes the example of family awareness in order to
__________ (Paragraph 6).
(x) Select the most suitable title for the above passage
(a) Ways to Save the Environment
(b) Save Nature Save Life
(c) Nature A Pharmacy
(d) Nature A Food Factory
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1 / 4/ 3 H 1 H P . T. O .
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.
Series FH1EG/4 SET ~3
Q.P. Code
Roll No.
Please check that this question paper contains 19 printed pages.
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the
title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
Please check that this question paper contains 13 questions.
Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book before
attempting it.
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will
be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students will read the
question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this
period.
ENGLISH (Core)
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
General Instructions :
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
(i) This question paper has 13 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) This question paper contains three sections Section A : Reading Skills,
Section B : Creative Writing Skills and Section C : Literature.
(iii) Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write the
correct question number and part thereof in your answer sheet.
(iv) Separate instructions are given with each question/part, wherever necessary.
(v) Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.
1/4/3
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1 / 4/ 3 H 2 H
SECTION A
Reading Skills (20 marks)
1. Read the passage given below :
1 World Conservation Day is celebrated internationally to increase
awareness about the best practices needed to protect our natural
resources. The Earth is supplied with a limited amount of resources
that we all rely upon, like water, air, soil and trees. The World Nature
Conservation Movement is a great opportunity to celebrate the progress
e made and determine to take action, wherever needed. It is time to
remind ourselves that we need to give back to nature instead of just
using resources without thinking about conservation. There is a need to
replenish and recycle the resources we consume from nature.
2 Our forests, rivers, oceans and soils provide us with the food we eat, the
air we breathe, the water we irrigate our crops with. We also rely on
them for numerous other goods and services. We depend on them for
our health, happiness and prosperity. We have a cycle of biodiversity
which needs proper conservation.
3 The population explosion remains one of the major reasons why natural
resources are getting depleted at a very fast rate. Technological
advancement and luxurious lifestyles have led to several environmental
problems like global warming, ozone layer depletion, river water
4 Humans, animals, marine creatures and the environment, all need to
be protected and conserved for -being. There are
many examples of conservation. One is a programme to try to preserve
wetlands, or a programme to try and save old buildings. Another
example is of an attempt to minimise the amount of electricity used by
turning off lights when leaving a room, or an attempt to turn off the
running tap to avoid wastage of water. There are lots of examples like
these which need implementation.
5 Following these small steps in our daily lives we can help to maintain
the balance of nature, thereby saving humankind from the kinds of
natural disasters we may face in the near future.
6 Nature also has a profound impact on our minds and our behaviour,
helping reduce anxiety, brooding, and stress and increase our attention,
capacity, creativity and ability to connect with other people. So there is
a need to save nature if we want to save life as the two are
interconnected and need each other. If we hurt or destroy the
environment, surely we will be ruined. We must create awareness
among family members, and try and practise a sustainable lifestyle to
protect and conserve nature.
1 / 4/ 3 H 3 H P . T. O .
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given
below : 10 1=10
(i) Complete the sentence by choosing the appropriate option.
There is an urgent need to conserve our natural resources because
(a) we are aimlessly using the natural resources and not
replenishing them.
(b) they will be replaced by man-made resources.
(c) serious efforts are needed to cut down the consumption of
these resources.
(d) we must become alert before it is too late.
(ii) In the opinion of the writer, which are the primary natural resources
without which our life is not possible ?
(iii)
Explain in context.
(iv) The writer would not agree with the given statements based on
paragraph 6, EXCEPT
(a) Stress can be relieved by working overtime.
(b) Nature can affec -being.
(c) Lifestyle cannot be changed permanently.
(d) Destruction of the environment is a temporary measure
undertaken by man.
(v) In the context of the given passage, what is the synonym of
correct option.
(a) scarcity (b) restore
(c) reconcile (d) minimize
(vi) List two ways in which forests and rivers help mankind.
(vii) How can the solutions suggested in paragraph 4 be best described ?
(a) unrealistic (b) short term
(c) practical (d) challenging
(viii) Why is it fair to say that population explosion remains one of the
major reasons why natural resources are getting depleted rapidly ?
(ix) Complete the given sentence with an appropriate reference with
respect to the following :
The writer quotes the example of family awareness in order to
__________ (Paragraph 6).
(x) Select the most suitable title for the above passage
(a) Ways to Save the Environment
(b) Save Nature Save Life
(c) Nature A Pharmacy
(d) Nature A Food Factory
1 / 4/ 3 H 4 H
2. Read the passage given below :
1 Nowadays companies demand an outstanding job performance by every
single employee to be better than that of their competitors because
there is competition among enterprises. The employers make efforts to
motivate the employees and optimise performance.
2 There are numerous factors affecting job performance. These can be
divided into external and internal factors. The internal factors are team
spirit, competent boss, respect from colleagues and job satisfaction. The
external factors are chance for personal development, job security,
promotion prospects and monetary incentives. The decisive determinant
is that the employees remain highly motivated. One possible method to
increase motivation is the salary. Employees are willing to stay longer
hours in the office and perform better, when they have the chance to get
financial rewards, for instance, a higher salary or bonuses.
3 The bar graph (given below) shows the result of a survey conducted
among workers in a company to analyse their work performance across
ten different factors that contribute to make their work environment
pleasant. The workers are grouped into two categories those between
the ages of 18 30 and those between 45 60. Interestingly, in six out
of the ten factors surveyed, the 18 30 age group is shown to be more
affected than the 45 60 age group. Factors, besides the salary, which
affect the work performance of the two different age groups are
interesting. These factors are the chance for personal development,
relaxed working environment, promotion prospects, job satisfaction and
monetary incentives. Furthermore, two out of the remaining four
factors namely, team spirit and work environment have been equally
influential among the two groups. The 45 60 years workers are
promotion is an important reason that drives younger employees to
work better.
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1 / 4/ 3 H 1 H P . T. O .
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.
Series FH1EG/4 SET ~3
Q.P. Code
Roll No.
Please check that this question paper contains 19 printed pages.
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the
title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
Please check that this question paper contains 13 questions.
Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book before
attempting it.
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will
be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students will read the
question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this
period.
ENGLISH (Core)
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
General Instructions :
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
(i) This question paper has 13 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) This question paper contains three sections Section A : Reading Skills,
Section B : Creative Writing Skills and Section C : Literature.
(iii) Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write the
correct question number and part thereof in your answer sheet.
(iv) Separate instructions are given with each question/part, wherever necessary.
(v) Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.
1/4/3
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1 / 4/ 3 H 2 H
SECTION A
Reading Skills (20 marks)
1. Read the passage given below :
1 World Conservation Day is celebrated internationally to increase
awareness about the best practices needed to protect our natural
resources. The Earth is supplied with a limited amount of resources
that we all rely upon, like water, air, soil and trees. The World Nature
Conservation Movement is a great opportunity to celebrate the progress
e made and determine to take action, wherever needed. It is time to
remind ourselves that we need to give back to nature instead of just
using resources without thinking about conservation. There is a need to
replenish and recycle the resources we consume from nature.
2 Our forests, rivers, oceans and soils provide us with the food we eat, the
air we breathe, the water we irrigate our crops with. We also rely on
them for numerous other goods and services. We depend on them for
our health, happiness and prosperity. We have a cycle of biodiversity
which needs proper conservation.
3 The population explosion remains one of the major reasons why natural
resources are getting depleted at a very fast rate. Technological
advancement and luxurious lifestyles have led to several environmental
problems like global warming, ozone layer depletion, river water
4 Humans, animals, marine creatures and the environment, all need to
be protected and conserved for -being. There are
many examples of conservation. One is a programme to try to preserve
wetlands, or a programme to try and save old buildings. Another
example is of an attempt to minimise the amount of electricity used by
turning off lights when leaving a room, or an attempt to turn off the
running tap to avoid wastage of water. There are lots of examples like
these which need implementation.
5 Following these small steps in our daily lives we can help to maintain
the balance of nature, thereby saving humankind from the kinds of
natural disasters we may face in the near future.
6 Nature also has a profound impact on our minds and our behaviour,
helping reduce anxiety, brooding, and stress and increase our attention,
capacity, creativity and ability to connect with other people. So there is
a need to save nature if we want to save life as the two are
interconnected and need each other. If we hurt or destroy the
environment, surely we will be ruined. We must create awareness
among family members, and try and practise a sustainable lifestyle to
protect and conserve nature.
1 / 4/ 3 H 3 H P . T. O .
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given
below : 10 1=10
(i) Complete the sentence by choosing the appropriate option.
There is an urgent need to conserve our natural resources because
(a) we are aimlessly using the natural resources and not
replenishing them.
(b) they will be replaced by man-made resources.
(c) serious efforts are needed to cut down the consumption of
these resources.
(d) we must become alert before it is too late.
(ii) In the opinion of the writer, which are the primary natural resources
without which our life is not possible ?
(iii)
Explain in context.
(iv) The writer would not agree with the given statements based on
paragraph 6, EXCEPT
(a) Stress can be relieved by working overtime.
(b) Nature can affec -being.
(c) Lifestyle cannot be changed permanently.
(d) Destruction of the environment is a temporary measure
undertaken by man.
(v) In the context of the given passage, what is the synonym of
correct option.
(a) scarcity (b) restore
(c) reconcile (d) minimize
(vi) List two ways in which forests and rivers help mankind.
(vii) How can the solutions suggested in paragraph 4 be best described ?
(a) unrealistic (b) short term
(c) practical (d) challenging
(viii) Why is it fair to say that population explosion remains one of the
major reasons why natural resources are getting depleted rapidly ?
(ix) Complete the given sentence with an appropriate reference with
respect to the following :
The writer quotes the example of family awareness in order to
__________ (Paragraph 6).
(x) Select the most suitable title for the above passage
(a) Ways to Save the Environment
(b) Save Nature Save Life
(c) Nature A Pharmacy
(d) Nature A Food Factory
1 / 4/ 3 H 4 H
2. Read the passage given below :
1 Nowadays companies demand an outstanding job performance by every
single employee to be better than that of their competitors because
there is competition among enterprises. The employers make efforts to
motivate the employees and optimise performance.
2 There are numerous factors affecting job performance. These can be
divided into external and internal factors. The internal factors are team
spirit, competent boss, respect from colleagues and job satisfaction. The
external factors are chance for personal development, job security,
promotion prospects and monetary incentives. The decisive determinant
is that the employees remain highly motivated. One possible method to
increase motivation is the salary. Employees are willing to stay longer
hours in the office and perform better, when they have the chance to get
financial rewards, for instance, a higher salary or bonuses.
3 The bar graph (given below) shows the result of a survey conducted
among workers in a company to analyse their work performance across
ten different factors that contribute to make their work environment
pleasant. The workers are grouped into two categories those between
the ages of 18 30 and those between 45 60. Interestingly, in six out
of the ten factors surveyed, the 18 30 age group is shown to be more
affected than the 45 60 age group. Factors, besides the salary, which
affect the work performance of the two different age groups are
interesting. These factors are the chance for personal development,
relaxed working environment, promotion prospects, job satisfaction and
monetary incentives. Furthermore, two out of the remaining four
factors namely, team spirit and work environment have been equally
influential among the two groups. The 45 60 years workers are
promotion is an important reason that drives younger employees to
work better.
1 / 4/ 3 H 5 H P . T. O .
4 Job performance of happy employees is 31% more productive and they
show three times more creativity than their unhappy counterparts.
They are more resilient and more likely to stay in the same company for
a longer period. Consequently they drive the company towards
long-term goals by being more productive and efficient.
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