OXFORD GREEN PUBLIC SCHOOL, GREATER NOIDA

Preboard I (2024-25)
SUBJECT: ENGLISH (301)
CLASS: XII Answer key

Ans a) (i) constant need for something different. Ans b) (iii) How much is too much?

Ans c) (iv) Option (4) Ans d) (iii) (i) and (iv) Ans e) (iii) be possibly dangerous

Ans f) (iv) Officials admit that the emergency system is __________ in the longer run.

Ans g) (d) offer advice to Ans h) (d) stress Ans i) to organise our lives

Ans j) 3 and 5 Ans k) lines on the highway. Ans l) be yourself

Q2. (a) d. easy availability of the internet. b. (iii) 2 & 3

c) (iv) ‘incredible’. d) (iii) Option (3) e) (ii) plagiarism.

f) (ii) 2 and 4 g) (i) Never using the internet for work and leisure

h) (i) . indignant i) (ii) option 2 j) (i) 1, 3, 4, 2

Q3. XYZ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

NOTICE

October10th 2024

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

This is to inform all the students that our school is going to publish its annual magazine next
month. All those who wish to contribute can mail their entries to xyzmagazine@gmail.com.
Write-ups will be accepted latest by November 3 ,2024 till 11:59 pm. You can take any topic
of your choice. For further information, contact your respective class teachers.

Thank you

Asma/Ashish

Or

Same format as above

This is to inform all the students of the school that school timings will be from 8.50 am to
2.50 pm from class I to XII and from 10 am to 1 pm for Kindergarten with effect from
October 1, 2024 by keeping in view of the coming winter season and it becomes quite
difficult to reach early in dense fog.
{Answer can vary according to students}

Q4. 19, TT Nagar

Bhopal

16 October, 20XX

Director
Health Services, Haryana

Subject: Acceptance of the invitation to attend the workshop

Sir / Madam

I have great pleasure in receiving the invitation from the Director, Health Services, Haryana
to attend a workshop on ‘Child Care’ on 20 October, 20XX at 10 a.m. in Civil Hospital
Ambala.
I confirm my presence with thanks.

Yours Sincerely
Dr. Avinash Bhalla

Gayatri Devi Sr. Secondary School

Delhi

OR

Date: November 9, 2024

Dear Parents and Esteemed Guests,

We are pleased to invite you to the 40th Founder’s Day Celebration of Gayatri Devi Sr.
Secondary School. This significant occasion marks four decades of excellence in education
and the nurturing of young minds.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM
Venue: School Auditorium, Gayatri Devi Sr. Secondary School
Address: 45, Shanti Nagar, Delhi – 110014

We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you and fostering a spirit of community
and collaboration.

Warm regards,

Rajat Jain
Admin Officer
Gayatri Devi Sr. Secondary School
Delhi

Q5. Nupur/Nipun
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]

The Manager
Pioneers (Pvt.) Ltd. Co.
Hyderabad

Subject: Application for the Post of Accountant

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Accountant at Pioneers (Pvt.) Ltd. Co., as advertised
in The Times of India on August 15, 2024. With a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and over
three years of experience in accounting and financial management, I am confident in my
ability to contribute effectively to your team.

In my previous role at [Previous Company Name], I was responsible for managing accounts
payable and receivable, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with tax
regulations. I possess strong analytical skills and am proficient in various accounting
software, including Tally and QuickBooks. My attention to detail and commitment to
maintaining accurate financial records have consistently contributed to the efficiency of the
finance department.

I am particularly drawn to this position at Pioneers (Pvt.) Ltd. Co. due to your company’s
reputation for innovation and excellence in the industry. I am eager to bring my expertise in
accounting to your team and help drive financial success.

Enclosed with this letter is my bio data for your review. I would welcome the opportunity to
discuss how my skills and experiences align with the needs of your organization. Thank you
for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to your
esteemed company.

Warm regards,

Nupur/Nipun

OR

Saksham/Sakshi Dave
13-A, Jasola
New Delhi
November 9, 2024
The Editor
Hindustan Times
New Delhi

Subject: Importance of Early Assessment of Sports Talent

Dear Editor,

I am writing to emphasize the critical need for early assessment of sports talent among our
youth. Many promising athletes go unrecognized simply because they do not have access to
proper guidance and evaluation at a young age. Schools and sports organizations should
prioritize this by involving trained sports teachers and coaches who can identify and nurture
talent early on.

By establishing systematic talent identification programs, we can create a large pool of young
athletes who can be groomed for future success. This not only enhances our country’s
performance in international sports but also promotes a healthy lifestyle among children.

Investing in our youth's sports development will lead to a brighter future for Indian sports. I
urge authorities to take immediate action to implement these initiatives.

Thank you for considering this important issue.

Sincerely,
Saksham/Sakshi Dave

6. Tragic Road Accident Claims Six Lives

By Vikas Sharma, Staff Correspondent, The
National News
Gwalior, 29 August 20XX: In a devastating road mishap, six people, including a woman and a
two-month-old baby, were killed in a tragic road accident. The car collided with a bus at Datia District
Highway around 5:00 p.m.
The roadway bus was in an unkempt condition and seemed to have lost control. People witnessing the
accident reported the bus driver to be drunk. The ill-fated car was carrying people from Gwalior to
Agra. The bus, on the other hand, was returning empty from the bus stop. The injured were immediately
rushed to the nearby hospital where all six succumbed to death.
The police filed a case against the bus driver citing that the driver was intoxicated while
operating the vehicle. During this mayhem, some destructive elements tried to set the truck ablaze. The
police controlled the commotion caused after the accident somehow and took the bus driver into
custody for further interrogation.
OR
The Power of Extracurricular Activities: Unlocking Our Potential
 By Aisha Ahmed
Hello everyone! I'm Aisha Ahmed from Class XII, and I want to talk about something that's super
important for all of us – extracurricular activities. These are the fun things we do outside of our
regular schoolwork, like sports, music, clubs, and more. You might wonder why these activities are so
vital, and here's why:
First, they help us grow as individuals. When we participate in extracurriculars, we learn new skills,
build confidence, and make friends. It's a chance to discover our passions and interests.
Secondly, these activities teach us important life lessons. We learn teamwork, time
management, and how to handle success and failure gracefully. Lastly, colleges and future
employers love to see active students. Extracurriculars look great on resumes and can even open
doors to scholarships. So, make the most of your school years and embrace these activities, for
they are the keys to unlocking our fullest potential.

SECTION - C

Q7. (a) iv- all the above

(b) The poet emphasizes the permanent quality of an object
of beauty. It gives happiness forever.
(c) i- never (d) true
(e) Keats admires all objects of nature in the poem. He
mentioned several things of beauty such as the sun. the moon,
daffodil flowers , small streams of transparent water, musk
roses, etc.
(f) quality of serenity
B-
(a) (iii) fearless and chivalric (b) Green forests
(c) (ii) fearfulness (d) False
(e) Aunt Jennifer’s tigers are her work of embroidery. They
pace in sleek chivalric certainty, are confident and quite
impressive.
(f) they are bold, fearless and symbols of strength.
Q8- A- (a) a medium of escape (escapism)
(b) (iii) levels
© Charley had a daydream that allowed him to escape his
problems.
(d) Sam’s verdict made Charley’s wife ‘mad’ as it seemed
to suggest to her that she was the cause of Charley’s
unhappiness.
B- (a) The Whiteman was shot by the gun.
(b) (i) Being serious (c) surgeon
(d) Hana whispered that the American was bleeding.
Q9. A-
(a) ‘I’ refer to the narrator
(b) (iv) because it was shallow and safe
(c) dangerous, unsafe and deep (d) true
(e) he had decided to learn to swim at the Y.M.C.A. pool
(f) (iii) to get rid of negativity
B-
(a) His business of making rattraps was not profitable.
(b) (i) to earn barely enough to survive
(c) The author has used the traditional beginning of a fairy tale
for her ‘fantastic story.
(d) He made them himself at odd moments from the material he
got by begging in the stores or at the big farms.
(e) (i) Notwithstanding, thievery and begging
(f) metaphor
Q10.
(a) Firozabad is a city in India that is famous for its bangles. It is the
center of India's glass-blowing industry. In this city, every other
family is employed in making bangles.
(b) Gandhiji travelled across various villages and worked with
farmers and understood their plight. He also went on a fast to provide
security to peasants of Champaran in 1917. This made him popular
among the peasants. His appeal among the peasants was enhanced by
his ascetic lifestyle and by his use of dhoti and charkha.
(c) The people of Alsace and Loraine were shattered and shocked to read the order that came
from Berin. As per this order French would no more be taught in schools. Only German was
to be taught. This order made them realise what they were going to miss. Their basic right to
learn the mother tongue was taken away from them. This evoked patriotism and love for
mother tongue in them.
(d) The belief that photographing someone steals their soul signifies a deep-seated fear of losing one’s identity or
essence. It reflects concerns about how capturing an image might compromise or diminish the personal and spiritual integrity
of an individual.
(e) Douglas was determined to overcome his fear of water because this phobia had ruined his fishing
trips. Moreover, he had also never been able to enjoy water sports like canoeing, boating, and
swimming. He was determined to get an instructor and learn swimming to get over his fear of water.
(f) The poet's mother has been compared to the late winter's moon to bring out the similarity of
ageing and decay. The late winter moon looks hazy and obscure. It lacks shine and strength. The
poet's mother has an 'ashen' face resembling a corpse.
Q11.
(a) The dream of Sadao's father for him actually was to bring him the high quality education and so
that Sadao was successfully sent to America for studying medicine and surgery. When it comes to
Sadao, he actually realized the dream of his father by becoming the most popular scientist and also
surgeon.
(b) Bama's experience highlights how education combats discrimination and social injustice. As a child, she saw unfair
treatment but lacked understanding until education clarified discrimination's nature. Education also fostered cross-
cultural friendships, showing that awareness and understanding reduce prejudice. Bama’s In contrast, in the chapter "Lost
Spring," for the children, garbage is something wrapped in wonder; for the elderly, it is a means of survival.
While the children search for something valuable, adults see the situation as not just about immediate
hardship but also a grim reality of survival.

(c) The program 'Students on Ice' was a success because it offered a life changing exposure to the
future generation of policy makers at an age when they could absorb, learn and act. It provided
them with inspiring educational opportunities which would help them foster a new understanding and
respect for our planet.
1. Q12 (A) 12 Lawrence Road
California
U.S.A
16 December 19XX Dear Robert,
I recently read your poem, "A Roadside Stand," and was moved by your portrayal of rural life
and the struggles faced by those who tend to the roadside stand.
In your exploration of rural life and the impact of urbanisation, consider emphasising the
 interconnectedness of all aspects of society. Show how urban and rural environments
depend on each other in subtle and sometimes unexpected ways. This can lead to a greater
understanding of the interdependence of our world. Poetry has the power to inspire
change. Use your words to advocate for positive changes in society. If you believe that
the challenges faced by those in rural communities can be addressed, express those ideas in
your poetry.

I hope this advice is helpful to you. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do
to support you.

Yours lovingly,

Pablo Neruda

(B) Dr Sadao saved the life of an American war prisoner as his professional and humanitarian
duty. But he was very loyal to his country too. He told the General about the white man and
the General promised to send his private assassins to kill him. But due to his self-absorption
in his illness, the General forgot to send them. Finally, Dr Sadao decided to help the
American soldier escape from there. He gave him a boat, flashlight, food and water and asked
him to go to a nearby unguarded island. He could look for a Korean boat and escape. This
could be the best solution in the prevailing circumstances. Dr Sadao was in danger of being
caught for harbouring a POW. In that case, he would be questioned for the reason to give this
enemy a shelter in his house. So, in order to save his reputation and the life of the white man,
there could be no better way than what Dr Sadao had decided.
Q13. . (A) When Gandhiji reached Champaran, he came to know that the arable acres of
Champaran were divided into large estates owned by the British landlords. As per the long-
term contract, these sharecroppers were supposed to grow indigo on 15o of the land and give
it as rent. But due to the advent of synthetic indigo in Germany, landlords got the
compensation agreement signed by these peasants, who later on felt cheated.
Gandhiji's first triumph in the form of civil disobedience at Motihari laid the foundations
of the Indian Independence Movement. This brought a good result for sharecroppers in
the form of a committee through which 25% money was given by the landlords. Gandhiji
taught the lesson of unity and courage to the sharecroppers. His refusal to keep his friend
Andrews at Champaran to help him emphasised the importance of self-reliance for him. He
trained the peasants to be self-reliant and not to be dependent on others. Thus, self-reliance,
Indian Independence and help to sharecroppers were all tied together.
(B)
Derry’s encounter with Mr. Lamb in the garden reveals significant insights into his thoughts and
feelings about his appearance and personal challenges.
During the visit, Derry expresses his deep insecurity about his burnt face, feeling that it is ugly
and that others view him the same way. However, Mr. Lamb’s reaction is markedly different.
He engages with Derry kindly and emphasises that everyone and everything created by God
has its own unique value, irrespective of physical appearance. Mr. Lamb shares his own experience
of being teased for his tin leg, which helps Derry reflect on how others' opinions should not define
his self- worth.
This interaction signifies a turning point for Derry. Mr. Lamb’s acceptance and perspective
encourage Derry to reconsider his own self- image and the impact of external judgments.
Derry’s wish to visit Mr. Lamb again and his regret upon discovering Mr. Lamb’s death underscore
the deep connection and personal growth he experienced through this friendship. This
encounter highlights Derry’s internal struggle with self-acceptance and his gradual
movement toward overcoming these personal obstacles.

Note- In some parts answers can vary. In writing section, answers might be according to
students.