Page 1 (Class – VIII : ENGLISH) Time: 2 hr 30 min. Max Marks: 80 Section A (Reading) A1 Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: Imagine a travel scene a decade ago, with family members or friends and lots of luggage. Every such journey undertaken in those days was made arduous with the nagging thought of one particular aspect: managing and keeping the cash stashed away safely during the course of the travel to fulfil various needs. How to carry so much money at a time, to unfamiliar places? How much to carry? How safe is it to carry? Will it be sufficient; if not, what to do? All such thoughts used to jade one?s mind before and during the trip. But today the entire perspective has changed. We live in a world full of cards of different kinds and multifarious uses. Right from the hotel bill to train or airline ticket charges and from taxi bills to a bagful of shopping can be cleared with the help of cards, making travel absolutely hazard free. Cards have become part and parcel of our daily life. The morning begins with the milk booth prepaid card, then the punch card at the work spot and, during the course of the day, one flashes a number of cards like credit cards, debit cards, discount cards, privilege cards, etc. Even the driving licences and registration certificates have taken the shape of cards. The card culture made its entry into the daily life a decade ago, initially placing itself gently among the elite as a niche product and then spreading like wild fire to become a necessity for all and sundry. Cards seem to be replacing much paper work. A Credit card gives one credit for a whole lot of things anywhere under the sun, a debit card enables one to shop practically with an empty wallet, a discount card helps one to strike the best bargain, a privilege card makes one an exclusive person, an identity card distinguishes a person, a voter?s card turns one into a responsible citizen of the country, a PAN card certifies one as an assessee. What else would one require to get recognized and survive? In spite of its tremendous growth, one thought that keeps bugging people is the security aspect of the card. With the advent of EDC (electronic data capturing) machines and smart cards, the security lapses and fraudulent usage of cards have almost been eliminated, leaving a very slim chance of misuse. The only possible chance of misuse is when a card is lost and even that can be minimized to nil effect or to a minimum penalty if the loss is reported within 24 hours. Page 2 (Class – VIII : ENGLISH) Time: 2 hr 30 min. Max Marks: 80 Section A (Reading) A1 Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: Imagine a travel scene a decade ago, with family members or friends and lots of luggage. Every such journey undertaken in those days was made arduous with the nagging thought of one particular aspect: managing and keeping the cash stashed away safely during the course of the travel to fulfil various needs. How to carry so much money at a time, to unfamiliar places? How much to carry? How safe is it to carry? Will it be sufficient; if not, what to do? All such thoughts used to jade one?s mind before and during the trip. But today the entire perspective has changed. We live in a world full of cards of different kinds and multifarious uses. Right from the hotel bill to train or airline ticket charges and from taxi bills to a bagful of shopping can be cleared with the help of cards, making travel absolutely hazard free. Cards have become part and parcel of our daily life. The morning begins with the milk booth prepaid card, then the punch card at the work spot and, during the course of the day, one flashes a number of cards like credit cards, debit cards, discount cards, privilege cards, etc. Even the driving licences and registration certificates have taken the shape of cards. The card culture made its entry into the daily life a decade ago, initially placing itself gently among the elite as a niche product and then spreading like wild fire to become a necessity for all and sundry. Cards seem to be replacing much paper work. A Credit card gives one credit for a whole lot of things anywhere under the sun, a debit card enables one to shop practically with an empty wallet, a discount card helps one to strike the best bargain, a privilege card makes one an exclusive person, an identity card distinguishes a person, a voter?s card turns one into a responsible citizen of the country, a PAN card certifies one as an assessee. What else would one require to get recognized and survive? In spite of its tremendous growth, one thought that keeps bugging people is the security aspect of the card. With the advent of EDC (electronic data capturing) machines and smart cards, the security lapses and fraudulent usage of cards have almost been eliminated, leaving a very slim chance of misuse. The only possible chance of misuse is when a card is lost and even that can be minimized to nil effect or to a minimum penalty if the loss is reported within 24 hours. A1.1 State whether the following statements are true or false:- (2) (i) A credit card is a niche product found only with the elite. (ii) EDC machines minimize the misuse of cards. A1.2 Complete the following sentences suitably:- (5) (i) One of the greatest worries while undertaking a journey a decade ago was ____________________________________________________________ (ii) Cards have become a part and parcel of our daily lives because __________ (iii) The most commonly flashed cards while shopping are _________________ (iv) Apart from shopping, cards are also used for ________________________ (v) If a card is lost, it is advisable to _________________________________ A1.3 Fill in the blanks with one word only:- (3) Ten years ago, travelling was quite __________ as one had to carry cash during its course. However, with the advent of ___________, travelling has become hazard free. The card first made its entry among the __________ almost a decade ago. Today, it has __________ uses, from shopping to __________ a person, cards are ___________ in every sphere of our lives. A1.4 Find a word in the passage that means the following: (2) (i) a place for which a person or a thing is best fitted. (ii) hard to accomplish or achieve. Page 3 (Class – VIII : ENGLISH) Time: 2 hr 30 min. Max Marks: 80 Section A (Reading) A1 Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: Imagine a travel scene a decade ago, with family members or friends and lots of luggage. Every such journey undertaken in those days was made arduous with the nagging thought of one particular aspect: managing and keeping the cash stashed away safely during the course of the travel to fulfil various needs. How to carry so much money at a time, to unfamiliar places? How much to carry? How safe is it to carry? Will it be sufficient; if not, what to do? All such thoughts used to jade one?s mind before and during the trip. But today the entire perspective has changed. We live in a world full of cards of different kinds and multifarious uses. Right from the hotel bill to train or airline ticket charges and from taxi bills to a bagful of shopping can be cleared with the help of cards, making travel absolutely hazard free. Cards have become part and parcel of our daily life. The morning begins with the milk booth prepaid card, then the punch card at the work spot and, during the course of the day, one flashes a number of cards like credit cards, debit cards, discount cards, privilege cards, etc. Even the driving licences and registration certificates have taken the shape of cards. The card culture made its entry into the daily life a decade ago, initially placing itself gently among the elite as a niche product and then spreading like wild fire to become a necessity for all and sundry. Cards seem to be replacing much paper work. A Credit card gives one credit for a whole lot of things anywhere under the sun, a debit card enables one to shop practically with an empty wallet, a discount card helps one to strike the best bargain, a privilege card makes one an exclusive person, an identity card distinguishes a person, a voter?s card turns one into a responsible citizen of the country, a PAN card certifies one as an assessee. What else would one require to get recognized and survive? In spite of its tremendous growth, one thought that keeps bugging people is the security aspect of the card. With the advent of EDC (electronic data capturing) machines and smart cards, the security lapses and fraudulent usage of cards have almost been eliminated, leaving a very slim chance of misuse. The only possible chance of misuse is when a card is lost and even that can be minimized to nil effect or to a minimum penalty if the loss is reported within 24 hours. A1.1 State whether the following statements are true or false:- (2) (i) A credit card is a niche product found only with the elite. (ii) EDC machines minimize the misuse of cards. A1.2 Complete the following sentences suitably:- (5) (i) One of the greatest worries while undertaking a journey a decade ago was ____________________________________________________________ (ii) Cards have become a part and parcel of our daily lives because __________ (iii) The most commonly flashed cards while shopping are _________________ (iv) Apart from shopping, cards are also used for ________________________ (v) If a card is lost, it is advisable to _________________________________ A1.3 Fill in the blanks with one word only:- (3) Ten years ago, travelling was quite __________ as one had to carry cash during its course. However, with the advent of ___________, travelling has become hazard free. The card first made its entry among the __________ almost a decade ago. Today, it has __________ uses, from shopping to __________ a person, cards are ___________ in every sphere of our lives. A1.4 Find a word in the passage that means the following: (2) (i) a place for which a person or a thing is best fitted. (ii) hard to accomplish or achieve. A2. Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that follow. Friends and Flatterers Every one that flatters thee, Is no friend in misery. Words are easy, like the wind, Faithful friends are hard to find. If that one be prodigal, Bountiful they will him call, And with such like flattering; Pity but he were a king. He that is thy friend indeed He will help thee in thy need If thou sorrow, he will weep If thou awake, he cannot sleep Every man will be thy friend, Whilst thou hast wherewith to spend; But if store of crowns be scant, No man shall supply thy want. But if fortune once do frown Then farewell his great renown, They that faw?n?d on him before Use his company no more. Thus of every grief in heart He with thee doth bear a part. These are certain signs to know Faithful friend from flattering foe. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE A2.1 Tick the most appropriate choice: (5) (i) According to the poet, it is not easy to (a) flatter people. (b) spend money. (c) find faithful friends. (d) find a foe (ii) If you are rich (a) everyone is ready to guide you. (b) everyone wants to befriend you. (c) everyone wants to rob you. (d) everyone is ready to find faults with you. (iii) In times of misfortune, friends who are mere opportunists will (a) comfort you (b) be by your side. (c) help you. (d) desert you (iv) A true friend will always (a) flatter you. (b) compare you with a king. (c) praise you in public. (d) share your grief. Page 4 (Class – VIII : ENGLISH) Time: 2 hr 30 min. Max Marks: 80 Section A (Reading) A1 Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: Imagine a travel scene a decade ago, with family members or friends and lots of luggage. Every such journey undertaken in those days was made arduous with the nagging thought of one particular aspect: managing and keeping the cash stashed away safely during the course of the travel to fulfil various needs. How to carry so much money at a time, to unfamiliar places? How much to carry? How safe is it to carry? Will it be sufficient; if not, what to do? All such thoughts used to jade one?s mind before and during the trip. But today the entire perspective has changed. We live in a world full of cards of different kinds and multifarious uses. Right from the hotel bill to train or airline ticket charges and from taxi bills to a bagful of shopping can be cleared with the help of cards, making travel absolutely hazard free. Cards have become part and parcel of our daily life. The morning begins with the milk booth prepaid card, then the punch card at the work spot and, during the course of the day, one flashes a number of cards like credit cards, debit cards, discount cards, privilege cards, etc. Even the driving licences and registration certificates have taken the shape of cards. The card culture made its entry into the daily life a decade ago, initially placing itself gently among the elite as a niche product and then spreading like wild fire to become a necessity for all and sundry. Cards seem to be replacing much paper work. A Credit card gives one credit for a whole lot of things anywhere under the sun, a debit card enables one to shop practically with an empty wallet, a discount card helps one to strike the best bargain, a privilege card makes one an exclusive person, an identity card distinguishes a person, a voter?s card turns one into a responsible citizen of the country, a PAN card certifies one as an assessee. What else would one require to get recognized and survive? In spite of its tremendous growth, one thought that keeps bugging people is the security aspect of the card. With the advent of EDC (electronic data capturing) machines and smart cards, the security lapses and fraudulent usage of cards have almost been eliminated, leaving a very slim chance of misuse. The only possible chance of misuse is when a card is lost and even that can be minimized to nil effect or to a minimum penalty if the loss is reported within 24 hours. A1.1 State whether the following statements are true or false:- (2) (i) A credit card is a niche product found only with the elite. (ii) EDC machines minimize the misuse of cards. A1.2 Complete the following sentences suitably:- (5) (i) One of the greatest worries while undertaking a journey a decade ago was ____________________________________________________________ (ii) Cards have become a part and parcel of our daily lives because __________ (iii) The most commonly flashed cards while shopping are _________________ (iv) Apart from shopping, cards are also used for ________________________ (v) If a card is lost, it is advisable to _________________________________ A1.3 Fill in the blanks with one word only:- (3) Ten years ago, travelling was quite __________ as one had to carry cash during its course. However, with the advent of ___________, travelling has become hazard free. The card first made its entry among the __________ almost a decade ago. Today, it has __________ uses, from shopping to __________ a person, cards are ___________ in every sphere of our lives. A1.4 Find a word in the passage that means the following: (2) (i) a place for which a person or a thing is best fitted. (ii) hard to accomplish or achieve. A2. Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that follow. Friends and Flatterers Every one that flatters thee, Is no friend in misery. Words are easy, like the wind, Faithful friends are hard to find. If that one be prodigal, Bountiful they will him call, And with such like flattering; Pity but he were a king. He that is thy friend indeed He will help thee in thy need If thou sorrow, he will weep If thou awake, he cannot sleep Every man will be thy friend, Whilst thou hast wherewith to spend; But if store of crowns be scant, No man shall supply thy want. But if fortune once do frown Then farewell his great renown, They that faw?n?d on him before Use his company no more. Thus of every grief in heart He with thee doth bear a part. These are certain signs to know Faithful friend from flattering foe. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE A2.1 Tick the most appropriate choice: (5) (i) According to the poet, it is not easy to (a) flatter people. (b) spend money. (c) find faithful friends. (d) find a foe (ii) If you are rich (a) everyone is ready to guide you. (b) everyone wants to befriend you. (c) everyone wants to rob you. (d) everyone is ready to find faults with you. (iii) In times of misfortune, friends who are mere opportunists will (a) comfort you (b) be by your side. (c) help you. (d) desert you (iv) A true friend will always (a) flatter you. (b) compare you with a king. (c) praise you in public. (d) share your grief. (v) The word „faw?n?d means (a) pleaded (b) forgave (c) criticized (d) flattered A2.2 Complete the following statements:- (2) (i) People who flatter you are ________________________ (ii) Shakespeare?s poem teaches us_____________________ A2.3 Pick out the words from the poem which mean the same as:- (1) (i) recklessly extravagant (ii) small in amount Section B (Writing) B.1 Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper expressing your concern at the fast disappearance of green belts and parks in your town. Suggest some remedial measures in this regard. (8) B.2 You read in the newspaper about a school bus falling in the river because the driver was driving rashly. Many children died and a few went missing. You felt sad at the accident and angry with the driver. Write a diary entry in about 100 words about how you felt. (5) B.3 Complete the following proverbs:- (2) (i) _______________________ of time. (ii) If you chase ___________________. B.4 State the meanings of the following proverbs:- (2) (i) Stolen fruit is the sweetest. (ii) The tongue wounds more than a lance. B.5 Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate words from the ones given in the box: (3) bombastic tooth and nail panacea rote pins and needles morbid (i) Sleep is often considered to be the best ____________ for all diseases. (ii) The two sisters fought ___________ over small things. Page 5 (Class – VIII : ENGLISH) Time: 2 hr 30 min. Max Marks: 80 Section A (Reading) A1 Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: Imagine a travel scene a decade ago, with family members or friends and lots of luggage. Every such journey undertaken in those days was made arduous with the nagging thought of one particular aspect: managing and keeping the cash stashed away safely during the course of the travel to fulfil various needs. How to carry so much money at a time, to unfamiliar places? How much to carry? How safe is it to carry? Will it be sufficient; if not, what to do? All such thoughts used to jade one?s mind before and during the trip. But today the entire perspective has changed. We live in a world full of cards of different kinds and multifarious uses. Right from the hotel bill to train or airline ticket charges and from taxi bills to a bagful of shopping can be cleared with the help of cards, making travel absolutely hazard free. Cards have become part and parcel of our daily life. The morning begins with the milk booth prepaid card, then the punch card at the work spot and, during the course of the day, one flashes a number of cards like credit cards, debit cards, discount cards, privilege cards, etc. Even the driving licences and registration certificates have taken the shape of cards. The card culture made its entry into the daily life a decade ago, initially placing itself gently among the elite as a niche product and then spreading like wild fire to become a necessity for all and sundry. Cards seem to be replacing much paper work. A Credit card gives one credit for a whole lot of things anywhere under the sun, a debit card enables one to shop practically with an empty wallet, a discount card helps one to strike the best bargain, a privilege card makes one an exclusive person, an identity card distinguishes a person, a voter?s card turns one into a responsible citizen of the country, a PAN card certifies one as an assessee. What else would one require to get recognized and survive? In spite of its tremendous growth, one thought that keeps bugging people is the security aspect of the card. With the advent of EDC (electronic data capturing) machines and smart cards, the security lapses and fraudulent usage of cards have almost been eliminated, leaving a very slim chance of misuse. The only possible chance of misuse is when a card is lost and even that can be minimized to nil effect or to a minimum penalty if the loss is reported within 24 hours. A1.1 State whether the following statements are true or false:- (2) (i) A credit card is a niche product found only with the elite. (ii) EDC machines minimize the misuse of cards. A1.2 Complete the following sentences suitably:- (5) (i) One of the greatest worries while undertaking a journey a decade ago was ____________________________________________________________ (ii) Cards have become a part and parcel of our daily lives because __________ (iii) The most commonly flashed cards while shopping are _________________ (iv) Apart from shopping, cards are also used for ________________________ (v) If a card is lost, it is advisable to _________________________________ A1.3 Fill in the blanks with one word only:- (3) Ten years ago, travelling was quite __________ as one had to carry cash during its course. However, with the advent of ___________, travelling has become hazard free. The card first made its entry among the __________ almost a decade ago. Today, it has __________ uses, from shopping to __________ a person, cards are ___________ in every sphere of our lives. A1.4 Find a word in the passage that means the following: (2) (i) a place for which a person or a thing is best fitted. (ii) hard to accomplish or achieve. A2. Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that follow. Friends and Flatterers Every one that flatters thee, Is no friend in misery. Words are easy, like the wind, Faithful friends are hard to find. If that one be prodigal, Bountiful they will him call, And with such like flattering; Pity but he were a king. He that is thy friend indeed He will help thee in thy need If thou sorrow, he will weep If thou awake, he cannot sleep Every man will be thy friend, Whilst thou hast wherewith to spend; But if store of crowns be scant, No man shall supply thy want. But if fortune once do frown Then farewell his great renown, They that faw?n?d on him before Use his company no more. Thus of every grief in heart He with thee doth bear a part. These are certain signs to know Faithful friend from flattering foe. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE A2.1 Tick the most appropriate choice: (5) (i) According to the poet, it is not easy to (a) flatter people. (b) spend money. (c) find faithful friends. (d) find a foe (ii) If you are rich (a) everyone is ready to guide you. (b) everyone wants to befriend you. (c) everyone wants to rob you. (d) everyone is ready to find faults with you. (iii) In times of misfortune, friends who are mere opportunists will (a) comfort you (b) be by your side. (c) help you. (d) desert you (iv) A true friend will always (a) flatter you. (b) compare you with a king. (c) praise you in public. (d) share your grief. (v) The word „faw?n?d means (a) pleaded (b) forgave (c) criticized (d) flattered A2.2 Complete the following statements:- (2) (i) People who flatter you are ________________________ (ii) Shakespeare?s poem teaches us_____________________ A2.3 Pick out the words from the poem which mean the same as:- (1) (i) recklessly extravagant (ii) small in amount Section B (Writing) B.1 Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper expressing your concern at the fast disappearance of green belts and parks in your town. Suggest some remedial measures in this regard. (8) B.2 You read in the newspaper about a school bus falling in the river because the driver was driving rashly. Many children died and a few went missing. You felt sad at the accident and angry with the driver. Write a diary entry in about 100 words about how you felt. (5) B.3 Complete the following proverbs:- (2) (i) _______________________ of time. (ii) If you chase ___________________. B.4 State the meanings of the following proverbs:- (2) (i) Stolen fruit is the sweetest. (ii) The tongue wounds more than a lance. B.5 Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate words from the ones given in the box: (3) bombastic tooth and nail panacea rote pins and needles morbid (i) Sleep is often considered to be the best ____________ for all diseases. (ii) The two sisters fought ___________ over small things. (iii) I did not like the Chief guest?s speech as the language was extremely __________. (iv) I was all ___________ as my examination results were to be declared shortly. (v) The theme of the film was extremely ___________ and depressing. (vi) ____________ learning does not help clear the concepts. Section-C (Grammar) C1. Change the following into indirect speech: (5) (ix) She says, “I will do my work myself.” (x) I said to my friend, “Let us take a room in the hostel.” (xi) Shilpi said, “Mother, let me join the school trip to Mysore.” (xii) She said, “This letter gave me a pleasant surprise yesterday.” (xiii) “The taxi driver charged me extra because I made him wait for an hour,” said father. C2. Classify the sentences as Simple, Compound and Complex: (4) (vi) This book contains animal stories. (vii) I ate some fruits and had a boiled egg. (viii) As I was walking down the road, I heard someone calling me. (ix) You should not work for money alone, or you will often be disappointed. C3. Do as directed: (7) (x) We are impressed with your interview. We do not have a suitable opening for you. (Join the sentences using a suitable conjunction) (xi) We will bring out a special edition of this magazine early next year. (Change the voice) (xii) Your hair is looking so messy! You ________ go and get your hair cut. (Use a „modal?) (xiii) The doctor examined the patient physically. He recommended some blood tests. (Join the sentences using a participle) (xiv) He stopped __________ after the invigilator warned him. (copy) (Fill in the blanks using the „ing? form or the „to?- infinitive form of the verb given in the brackets) (xv) Lot of food __________ distributed among the poor. (was/ were) (Choose the correct option) (xvi) The Captain said that the aircraft would be taking off in a few minutes. (Change into direct speech)Read More
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