BS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

PRE MID-TERM EXAMINATION 2024-25

GRADE: XI SUBJECT- ENGLISH CORE (301) MAX.MARKS: 40

DATE: 16.07.2024 DURATION: 90 MIN
NAME OF THE STUDENT: ___________________________________________________________________ R. N: _______

General Instructions:
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:
i. This Question Paper has 5 questions. ALL questions are compulsory.
ii. Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write the correct question number and part
thereof in your answer sheet.
iii. Separate instructions are given with each question/part, wherever necessary.
iv. Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

Q1. Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:

1. In life we sometimes have disagreements with people. It could be with your partner,
with your boss, with your parents, or with a friend. When this happens, the important
thing is to try not to let a calm discussion turn into a heated argument. But of course
this is easier said than done.

2. The first thing I would say is that the way you begin the conversation is very important.
Imagine you are a student and you share a flat with another student who you think
isn't doing her share of the housework. If you say, 'Look, you never do your share
of the housework. What are we going to do about it?', the discussion will very soon
turn into an argument. It's much more constructive to say something like, 'I think
we'd better have another look about how we divide up the housework. Maybe
there's a better way of doing it.'

3. My second piece of advice is simple. If you're the person who is in the wrong, just
admit it! This is the easiest and best way to avoid an argument. Just apologize to
your flatmate, your parents, or your husband, and move on. The other person will
have more respect for you in the future if you do that.

4. The next tip is don't exaggerate. Try not to say things like 'You always come home
late when my mother 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 listening to
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 ways to do this.

6. The most important thing is don't raise your voice. Raising your voice will just make
the other person lose their temper too. If you find yourself raising your voice, stop
 for a moment and take a deep breath. Say 'I'm sorry I shouted, but this is very
important to me', and continue calmly. If you 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 if necessary call 'Time out', like in a sports match. If you think
that an argument is getting out of control, then you can say-to the other person,
'Listen, I'd rather talk about this tomorrow when we've both calmed down'. You
can then continue the discussion the next day when perhaps both of you are feeling
less tense and angry. That way there is much more chance that you will be able to
reach an agreement. You'll also probably find that the problem is much easier to
solve when you’ve both had a good night's sleep. Well, those are my tips.

9. But I want to say one last important thing. Some people think that arguing is always
bad. This is not true. Conflict is a normal part of life, and dealing with conflict is an
important part of any relationship, whether it's three people sharing a flat, a married
couple, or just two good friends. If you don't learn to argue properly, then when a
real problem comes along, you won't be prepared to face it together. Think of the
smaller arguments as training sessions. Learn how to argue cleanly and fairly. It will
help your relationship become stronger and last longer.

On the basis of your understanding of the above passage answer each of the
following questions by selecting the most appropriate option from the given ones

Answer the following questions, based on the passage above. 10x1 = 10M

(a) ___________ is easy to suggest but quite difficult to do.

(i) To have disagreements with people.
(ii) Not to let a peaceful discussion change into a heated argument.
(iii) “Never raise you voice”
(iv) To have heated argument wiht friends.
(b) In case we are wrong we should ____________ to avoid argument.
(i) flatmate (ii) exaggerate (iii) respect (iv) apologise
(c) The second paragraph suggests when we ___________ others, it leads to argument.
(i) share the work with (ii) accuse (iii) divide the work anew with (iv) only (i) & (ii)
(d) ____________ can help strengthen relationships.
(i) Learning to argue clearly, (ii) Learning to avoid arguments, (iii) Learning to
agrue fairly, (iv) Only (i) and (iii)

Answer the following questions briefly:

(e) What happens if a complaint is exaggerated?
(f) Name two activities that to help to keep arguments under control.
(g) Raising our voice in an argument is not good. Why?
(h) What happens if we don’t learn to argue properly?
(i) How does ‘Time Out’ help’ in agruement?
(j) When is your partner in an argument more ready to think about your point of view?
Q2. Mobile phones have influenced children in a big way. Write an Essay/ Article in 1x5 = 5M
150-200 words on how they have affected the younger generation. You are Ekta/Eklavya.

(OR)

Cultural society of Sunshine Public School, Nellore organised an adult literacy camp in its neighbourhood.
Write a report in 150-200 words on the camp for your school newsletter. You are PV Sumitha / PV Sumith.

Q3. You are Deepak/Deepika 14, Mall Road Kochi. You saw an advertisement put up by Excellent coaching centre
which provides coaching for Medical Entrance Exam. As you are interested in enrolling yourself, write a letter
in 120-150 words to the Director; Excellent coaching centre, Chennai requesting him to inform you about the
necessary details. 1x6 = 6M
(OR)

Last month you purchased 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, M 114, Model Town, Ambala.

Q4. Complete the following sentences by filling in the correct form of the verb. 4 x1 = 4

In the last hundred years, travelling (a) ________ (become) much easier and very comfortable. In the
19th century, it (b) ________ (take) two or three days to cross North America by a covered wagon. The trip (c)
________ (be) very rough and often dangerous. Things (d) _________ (change) a great deal in the last hundred
and fifty years. Now you can fly from New York to Los Angeles in a matter of hours.

Q5. Answer any FIVE in 30 to 40 words. 7 x 3 =15

a) Did the boys return the horse because they were conscience-stricken or because they were afraid?
b) Why did the narrator of the story want to forget the address?
c) The odd way in which the author’s grandmother behaved just before she died
d) What has the camera captured?
e) How does the story suggest that optimism helps to endure “the direst stress”?
f) Why do you think people undertake such adventurous expeditions in spite of the risks involved?
g) “The Address” is a story of human predicament that follows war. Comment.

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