SCHOOL

SANT GYANESHWAR MODEL

Subject: English Core
Class : XI
[M.M.: 80
Time:3 Hrs.]
and answer the questionsthat follow:
Ql. Read the passage below
with your partner,
1. In lifewe sometimes have disagreements with people. It could be
friend. When this happens, the inmportant
with your boss, with your parents, or with a course
turn into a heated argument. But of
thing is to try not to let a calm discussion
this is easier said than done.
the conversation is very important.
2. The first thingI would say is that the way youbegin think
with another student who you
lmagine you are a student and you share a flat
you never do your share
isn't doing her share of thehousework. If you say, 'Look,discussion will very sOon
the
of thehousework. What are we going to do about it?",
to say something like, "I think
turn into an argument. It's much more constructive housework. Maybe
we'd better have another look about how we divide up the
there's a better way of doing it!'
wrong, just
3 My second piece ofadvice is simple. Ifyoure the person who is in the
admit it! This is the easiest and best way to avoid an argument. Just apologize to
other person will
your flatmate, yourparents, or your husband, and move on. The
have more respect for you in the future ifyou do that.
4. The next tip is don't exaggerate. Try not to say things like "You always come home
late when mymother comes to dinner when perhaps this has only happened twice,
or"You never remember to buy the toothpaste." This will just make the other person
think you're being unreasonable, and will probably make him or her stop listeningto
your arguments.
5 Sometimes we just can't avoid a discussion turning into an argument. But if you do
start arguing with someone, it is important to keep things under control and there
are waysto do this.
6. The most important thing is dont raise your voice. Raising your voice willjust make
the other person lose their temper too. Ifyou find yourself raising your voice, stop
for a moment and take a deep breath. Say Tm sorry Ishouted, but this isvery
important to me, and continue calmly. Ifyou can talk calmly and quietly, you'll find
your partner will be more ready to think about what you are saying.
 7 It is also very important to stick to the point. Try to keep to the topic you are talking
about. Don't bring up old arguments, or try to bring in other' issues. Just concentrate
on solving the one problem you are having, and leave the other things for another
time. So, for example, if you're arguing about the housework, don't start talking
about mobile phone bills as well.
8 And my final tip is that ifnecessarycall Time out, like in asports match. Ifyou think
that an argument is getting out of control, then you can say-to the other person,
"'Listen, Ild rather talk about this tomorrow when we've both calmed down'. You
can then continue the discussion the next day when perhaps both ofyou are feeling
be able to
less tense and angry. That way there is much more chance that you will
much easier to
reach an agreement. Youll also probably find that the problem is
solve when you've both had agood night's sleep. Well, those are my tips.
always
10. ButIwant to say one last important thing. Some people think that arguing is
with conflict is an
bad. This is not true. Conflict is anormal part oflife, and dealing
sharing aflat, amarried
important part of anyrelationship, whether it's three people
properly, then when a
couple, or just two good friends. Ifyou don't learn to argue
prepared to face it together: Think of the
real problem comes along, you won't be
cleanly and fairly. It will
Smaller arguments as training sessions. Learn how to argue
help yourrelationship become stronger and last longer.
passage answer each of the
On the basis of your understanding of the above
thegiven ones
following questions by selecting the most appropriate option from
(1 x 12)
to do.
(a) 1s easy to suggest but quite difficult
() To have disagreements with people.
argument.
(ii) Not to let a peaceful discussion change into a heated
(i) Never raise you voice"
friends.
(iv) To have heated argument wiht
should toavoid argument.
(b) Incase weare wrong we
apologise
() flatmate (ii)exaggerate (üi) respect (iv)
others, it leads to argument.
(c) The second paragraph suggests when we
anew with (iv) only (i) &(ii)
() share the work with (ii) accuse (ii) divide the work
(a) can help strengthen relationships.
 )Leaming to argue clearly, (in) Learning to avoid arguments, (ii) Learming to
agrue fairly, (iv) Only () and (ii)
Answer the following questions briefly:
(e) What happens if acomplaint is exaggerated?
() Name twO activities that to help to keep arguments under contro.
(g) Raising our voice in an argument is not good. Why?
(h) What happens if wedon't learn to argue properly?
) How does Time Out' help' in agruement?
When is your partner in an argument more ready to think about your point of view?
(k) Find words/phrases from the passage which mean the OPPOSITE as each of the
following
() Surely (Para-4) (ii) Initial (Para 8)
Q.2 Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
(8 Marks)
1. The tests oflife are its plus factors. Overcoming illness and suffering is aplus factor
for it moulds character. Steel is iron plus fire, soil is rock plus heat. So lets include
the plus factor in our lives.
2. Sometimes the plus factor is more readily seen by the simple hearted. Myers tells
the story ofa mother who brought into her bome -as acompanion to her own son
alittle boy whohappened to havea hunch back. She had warned her son to be
careful, not to refer to his disability. The boys were playing and after afew minutes
she overheard her son sayto his companion" Do you know what you have got on
your back ?"The little boy was embarrassed, but before he could reply, his playmate
continued" It is the box in which your wingsare, and some day God isgoing tocut
it open and then you will fly away and be an angel."
3 Often it takes a third eye or a change in focus, to see the plus factor. Walking along
the corridors ofa hospital recently where patients were struggling with fear ofpain
and tests, Iwas perturbed. What gave me afresh perspective were the sayings put
upeverywhere, intended to uplift. One saying made me conscious ofthe beauty of
the universe in the midst ofpain, suffering and struggle. The other saying assured me
that God was with me when 1was in deep water and that no troubles would
overwhelm me.
4. The import of those sayings also made me aware ofthe nector springs that flow into
people's lives when they touch rock bottom or are loncly or guilt ridden. The nector
springs make recovery possible, and they bring pcace and patience in the midst of
negative forces.
5. The forces of deathand destruction are not so much physical as they are psychic
and psychological. When malice, hatred and hard heartedness prevail, they get
channeled as forces of destruction. Where openness, peace and good heartedness
prevail, the forces of life gush forth to regenerate hope and joy. The life force is
triumphant when love overcomes fear. Both fear and love are deep mysteries, but
the effect oflove is to build, whereas fear tends to destroy. Love is generally the
reach is infinite.
plus factor that helps build character. It creates bonds and its
people who seek
6. It is true there is no shortage of destructive elements - forces and
themselves --but at the same time
todestroy others and in the process destroy
us to overcome
there are signs oflove and life everywhere that are constantly enabling
andhappiness.
setbacks. Solet's not look at gloom and doom-let us seek positivity
is waiting to be discovered
For it is when you seek that you willfind what
make notes on it in points only,
(a) On the basis ofyour reading of theabove passage,
suggest a suitable title.
using abbreviations, wherever necessary. Also
(5 Marks)

than 80 words, using the notes you

(b) Writea summary of thepassage in not more (3 Marks)
have made.
sell your house, built three years ago.
03. You are going abroad. You want to
50 words giving all the necessary
Draft an advertisement in not more than
and its locality. Contact no.
xXXXXXXXXX (4)
details of the house
Or
Diwali Mela. Design a poster to inform
Your schoolisgoing toorganise a
the students about it. (50 words)
Deepak/Deepika 14, Mall Road Kochi. You saw an advertisement
4. You are Medical
centre which provides coaching for
put up by Excellent coaching enrolling yourself, write a letter in
Entrance Exam. As you are interested in centre, Chennai
Excellent coaching
120-150 words to the Director;
necessary details. (6)
requesting him to inform you about the
 Or

Last month youpurchased a TV set from Ram Electronics, Pushp Vihar,

Ambala. It is not working properly (imagine a few defects). Write a letter of
complaint in 120-150 words to the Manager asking for repair or replacement.
You are Amar/Amrita, M114, Model Town, Ambala.
5. Mobile phones have influenced children in a big way. Write an article in
150-200 words on how they have affected the younger generation. You are
Ekta/Eklavya. (10)
Or

Cultural society of Sunshine PublicSchool, Nellore organised an adult literacy

camp in its neighbourhood. Write areport in 150-200 words on the camp for
your school newsletter. You are PV Sumitha/PV Sumith.
6. "The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line.
Underline the error and write the correct word in fornt of it in your
answersheet: (4 x 8=4)
Incorrect Correct

The next day during an break (a)

When allthe teacher and students (b)
Was eating their snacks, the mother (c)
Left the school building hurrily (d)
The boy saw him walking (e)
quickly from of the school gate
When he was drank water after (g)
His meal and wonder where
his (h)
Mother was going.
correct form of the verb.
7. Complete the following sentences by filling in the
(become) much easier
In the last hundred years, travelling (a) (take) two or
century, it (b)
and very comfortable. In the 19th
covered wagon. The trip (c)
three days to cross North America by a
dangerous. Things (d) (change) a great
(be) very rough and often
 deal inthe last hundred and fifty years. Now youcan fly fromNew York to
Los Angeles in a matter of hours. (1 x4= 4)
8. Rearrangethe following words or phrases to make meaningful sentences:
(1 ×2-2)
(a) the /on / forests / the /industry /oil /depends
(b) do/get / the /forests / from /what /we products/?
9. Read the extrat given below and answer the questions that follow:
(1 ×3=3)
The sea holidy
Was her past, mine is her laughter. Both wry
With the laboured ease of loss.
(a) Which sea holiday is referred to here?
(b) What was poetess past?
(c) Why is the poetess nostalgic about her mother's laughter?
Or
Father and son, we both must live
On the same globe and the same land,
He speaks: Icannot understand
Myself, why anger grow from grief.
We each put out an empty hand,
Longing for something to forgive.
(a) Why must father and son live on the same globe and the same land?
(b) Explain: Ican not understand myself.
(c) What does empty hand' signify?
10. Answer any three of the following questions in 30 to 40words.
(3x3=9)
(a) What did the child feel when he discovered that he could use his mind
according to his own chinking?
(b) *Eternal, I rise impalpable". What gives eternity to rain?
 (c) What effect did Tut's
demise have on his dynasty?
(d) How was the common link of
the grandson snapped? friendship between the grandmother and
(e) Howdid Einstein's medical
11. What
certificate prove useless?
socialmessage does the play 'Mother's Day'
is it in the present day Convery? How relevant
context? (6)
12. Hardships often bring out the best in
13. Based on
people. Do you agree? why/why not?
your reading of the lesson The Ailing Planet :
The Green
Movements's Role",, write your views about the topic
of the hour", Conservation-Need
Or
*The school system often curbs individual talents". Discuss the
statement
with reference to the lesson Albert Einstein at School'.