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Final Examination 2080
Class: XI
Set: A
Full Marks: 75 Time: 3 Hours
Subject: Compulsory English (Sub. Code:003)
Candidates are requested to give their answer in their own words as far as practicable. The figures in the margin indicate full marks
Attempt all questions.
1. Read the following text and complete the tasks that follow. 15
Robert Capa is a name that has for many years been synonymous with war photography. Born in Hungary in 1913 as Friedmann Endre Erno, Capa was forced to leave his native country after his involvement in anti-government protests. Capa has originally wanted to become a writer, but after his arrival in Berlin had first found work as a photographer. He later left Germany and moved to France due to the rise in Nazism. He tried to find work a Freelance journalist and it was here that he changed his name to Robert Cape, mainly because he thought it would sound more American.
In 1936, after the breakout of the Spanish civil war, Capa went to Spain and it was here over the next three years that he built his reputation as a war photographer. It was here too in 1936 that he took one of his most famous pictures. The Death of a LoyalistSoldier. One of Capa's most fames quotes was "If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough.'' And he took his attitude of getting close to the action to an extreme. His photograph, 'The Death of a Loyalist Soldier' is a prime example of this as Capa captures the very moment the soldier falls. However, many have questioned the authenticity of this photograph, claiming that it was staged. When World War II broke out, Capa was in New York, but he was soon back in Europe covering the war for life magazine. Some of his most famous work was created on 6th June 1944 when Swam ashore with the first assault on Omaha Beach in the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Capa, armed only with two cameras, took more than one hundred photographs in the first hour of the landing, but a mistake in the darkroom during the drying of the film destroyed all but eight frames. It was the images from these frames however that inspired the visual style of Steven Spielberg's Oscar winning movie 'Saying Private Ryan'. When life magazine published the photographs, they claimed that they were slightly out of focus, and Capa later used this as the title of his autobiographical account of the war.
Capa's private life was no less dramatic. He was friend to many of Hollywood's directors, actors and actresses. In 1943, he fell in love with the wife of actor John Austin. His affair with her lasted until the end of the war and became the subject of his war memories. He was at one time lover to actress Ingrid Bergman. Their relationship finally ended in 1946 when he refused to settle in Hollywood and went off to Turkey. In 1947, Capa was among a group of photo journalists who founded Megnum photos. This was a cooperative organization set up to support photographers and help them to retain ownership of the copyright to their work. Capa went on to document many other wars. He never attempted to glamorize war though, but to record the horror. He once said, "The desire of any war photographer is to be put out of business."
A. Complete the following sentences using the words highlighted in the text. 5×1=5
a. Before the strong wind overturned her boat, the woman managed to come.......
b. After gaining a great deal of knowledge on programming language, the man.............his own software firm.
c. The dispute with the publishing company forced her to work as a...........writer.
d. Despite having a healthy relationship with them, we .........their invitation to the marriage ceremony.
e. The punitive action made the teenager develop a horrible.......... towards the institution.
B. Read the text again and write.
True: if the statement agrees with the information given in the text.
False: if the statement contradicts the information in the text.
Not Given: if there is no information in the text.
a. Robert Capa adopted his name because he wanted to become an American Citizen.
b. All the images that Capa took in Omaha Beach were damaged
c. Capa was famous for his war images.
d. Magnum photos was founded in Paris.
e. Capa wanted his works to show how dreadful war can be.
C. Read the text again and answer the following questions in ONE SENTENCE each. 5×1=5
a What is the original name of Robert Capa?
b. Why did Capa leave Germany? What evidence is given in the text to prove that Robert Capa was a frontline war photographer?
d. What does the word "This'' in line 35 refer to?
e. What is the purpose of this text?
2. Write short answers to the following questions in about 75 words each. 5×2=10
a) Which special picture did the narrator notice in the room? Describe the portrait that the narrator saw in the room. (The Oval Portrait)
b) How does the astrologer's appearance help him attract customers? How does he help customers satisfy their needs? (An Astrologer's Day)
c) How does Parker try to obtain help, and what problems does she encounter? (What is Poverty)
d) At what point of time, do you think, Laura and Gonzalo begin to recognize each other? (A Sunny Morning)
e) Explain the following lines from the poem 'The Gift in War Time' with reference to the context.
You give me your lips with no smile
You give me your arms without tenderness
You give me your eyes with no sight
And your motionless body.
3. Write long answers to the following questions in about 150 words caca. 2 ×5= 10
a) How does the essayist justify that Scientific Research s Humankind's Survival? Discuss and illustrate the writer's stand that scientists are the most practical people in the world.
b) What is the main theme of the play' Trifles"? Discuss the setting of the play. Does it have an impact on the theme of the play?
4. Write critically on the topic 'Religion influences ethics and morality.'
5. Write a job application for the post of an Office Assistant to the Manager of Himal Power Company. State your age, relevant qualifications, experiences and training. 8
6. Write a review of a book/movie you have recently read or watched. 10
7. Do as indicated in the brackets and rewrite the sentences. 10
a) It was raining very............ yesterday. (Complete the sentence with an appropriate adverb.)
b) The leopards walked in a circle........ the baby giraffe before they attacked. (Put the correct preposition in the space.)
c) He ............. too busy in the office yesterday. (Put the correct 'be' verb in the space)
d) I along with my teachers..........visiting India very soon. (is, am, are)
e) Perhaps she knows the answer. (Rewrite the sentence using may/ might /must or can't)
f) The fat man painted the door green last week. (Divide the sentence into different parts)
g) You /live in Kathmandu? (Rewrite the following sentence using 'used to')
h) I said to her, "Did you see him two days ago?" (Change into indirect speech)
i) She likes people taking her photograph. (change into passive)
j) My parents..........me to be a dentist but I became a social worker. ( advice/advise)
8. Choose and copy the correct alternatives. 5×1= 5
a) Which one of the following words has a different final sound?
i) bus ii) price
iii) rice iv) rise
b) Which one of the following words has two syllables?
i) dawn ii) spring iii) twelfths iv) survive
c. He has a big house in Kathmandu. The phrase in Kathmandu' in this sentence is.............. i) an adverbial ii) a noun iii) an adjective iv) a conjuction
d. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom in italics.
Be aware of him; he is a wolf in sheep's clothing.
i) a rich man ii) a dangerous man iii) politician iv) a criminal
e) Arrange the following words into alphabetical order.
partial, parthian, partisan, partner, partake, particular
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JPS SCHOOL
Final Examination 2080
Class: XI
Set: B Full Marks: 75
Time: 3 Hours
Subject: Compulsory English (Sub. Code:003)
Candidates are requested to give their answer in their own words as far as practicable. The figures in the margin indicate full marks
Attempt all questions.
1. Read the following text about a fitness activity and complete the tasks that follow. 15
You want to be healthy. You know, you need to exercise more. But if you are not ready to grunt through an hour of kick-boxing, don't despair. There is a growing agreement among exercise researchers that the intense physical activities offered by most health clubs are not the only-or even the preferable-path to better health. Indeed, the best thing for most of us may be to just walk. Yes, walk. At a reasonable vigorous clip (five to six km/h) for half an hour or so, may be five or six times a week. You may not feel the benefits all at once, but the evidence suggests that over the long term, a regular walking routine can do a world of preventive good.
Walking, in fact, may be the perfect exercise. For starters, it's one of the safest things you can do with your body. It's much easier on the knees than running and doesn't trigger untoward side effects. Dr. Johnna Manson, chief of preventive medicine at a leading Harvard woman's hospital says, "If everyone were to walk briskly 30 minutes a day, we could cut the incidence of many chronic diseases by 30 to 40 per cent." She further says, "Regular physical activity is probably as close to a magic bullet as we will come in modern medicine." And for those of us who don't have half-hour chunks of time, the news gets even better. Several recent studies suggest that walking briskly three or four times a day for 10 minutes at a time may provide many of the same benefits as walking continuously for 30 minutes.
Here's how to make the most of your walking routine. First, get into gear. Walker's shoes need to have enough room at the front for the feet to spread. Then, ease on down that road. Avoid muscle aches by starting slowly and incorporating gentle stretches into both your warmup and cool down. You must plot your course. Some people walk at a specific time each day. Others shoehorn walking into their routines by parking the car a few minutes from the store or taking the stairs instead of the lift. Record your efforts, including how long and how far you walked. Jotting down improvements keeps you motivated and challenges you to do better.
Since walking affects you in so many ways at once, it's difficult to determine precisely why it's good for you. But much of the evidence gathered so far is compelling. Brisk walking is good for the heart— which makes a lot of sense. The heart is a muscle after all, and anything that makes the blood flow faster through a muscle helps keep it in shape. But regular walking also lowers blood pressure, which decreases the stress on the arteries. It can boost the amount of HDL cholesterol (the good one) in our blood. It even seems to make the blood less "sticky", and therefore less likely to produce unwanted clots. This all adds up to as much as a 50 per cent reduction in the risk of suffering a heart attack.
A. Complete the following sentences using only appropriate words highlighted in the text. 5×1=5
a. He looks like a bodybuilder as he has a strong ......................
b. You can still get a good house for a very............. price.
c. It was really freezing. So, we............................ some wood to build a fire.
d. Although he lost his job, he didn't.......................
e. Jogging regularly is the best..................... measure for a heart disease.
B. Read the text again and write TRUE if the statement agrees with the information, FALSE if the statement contradicts the information and NOT GIVEN if there is no information in the text. 5×1= 5
a. According to the author only strong physical exercise keeps people healthy.
b. The author thinks that walking is better than running in the initial stage.
c. Regular exercise frequently releases our brain cells.
d. Physical exercise ensures the overall growth of a person.
e. The author advises people to make notes of the duration and distance of the daily walk.
C. Read the text again and give short answers to the following questions. 5×1= 5
a. Why does the author mention 'exercise researchers' in the first paragraph?
b. Where does Johnna Manson work?
c. Why does the author use the phrase 'a magic bullet' in the third paragraph?
d. Do you agree or disagree with the author's point of view? Why, why not?
e. How is the author in this text trying to convince the readers?
2. Write short answers to the following questions. 5×2= 10
a. One of Steve Jobs' mottos was: "Think differently'. Can this make a person succeed in life? What challenges are there in thinking differently? (How to Live Before You Die)
b. How does the astrologer's appearance help him attract customers? How does he help the customers satisfy their needs? (An Astrologer's Day) OR
According to Lapena, what is the importance of the oral tradition? To what extent do you agree with his opinions and why? (Sharing Traditions)
c. What positive changes have occurred on Earth after the speaker's visit? (Corona Says)
d. The essayist says 'While there is science, there is hope of survival and well-being for all of us." Explain it. (Scientific Research is a Token of Humankind's Survival)
OR
Why doesn't Aksionov wish to return to his family at the end of the story? (God Sees the Truth But Waits)
e. Do you think Mr. Wright's death would have been uncovered if Mr. Hale hadn't stopped by the Wrights' home? (Trifles)
3. Write long answers to the following questions in about 150 words each. 2×5= 10
a. Write a very short summary of the poem 'All the World's a Stage". (All the World's a Stage)
OR
Sketch the character of Waserkopf. (Refund)
b. What was the previous story of Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo? Why do neither Dona Laura nor Don Gonzalo reveal their true identities? (Sunny Morning)
4. Do you see the children involving on the works such as collecting plastics and used cans or empty bottles instead of going to school? Aren't such works against the child right? What do you think? Write a couple of paragraphs of your opinions about "Child Rights" in about 150-180 words. 7
5. "Nepal is in a tragic economic situation because of the corruption. If corruption is reduced or stopped, Nepal can progress on its own". Based on the situation above write a letter to the editor of a national daily on the topic of 'corruption and its effect on the nation' and draw the attention of the concerned people and authority.
6. The mobile phones along with internet has become one of the important technologies from last couple of years. This industry is still growing significantly. Write an essay on "Impact of internet and mobile phone on our life" in about 300 words. 10
7. Do as instructed in the brackets and re-write the sentences. 10×1= 10
a. I have to go to see the doctor because my stomach is aching terribly. (Underline the adverb in the sentence)
b. His house is............ (in/ at by/on) the way from Butwal to Bhairahawa. (Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence)
c. Ram assured me that he would meet me at the bus station exactly at 8 a. m. It is now 10 am. I .................. (have waiting/have been waiting / have waited) for him since early morning. (Identify the correct option and rewrite)
d. You ........... (will/must/has to/had to) stop smoking. It is very harmful. (Fill in the blanks choosing the appropriate auxiliary verb).
e. He usually ........... (do/did/has done/does) his homework in his room. (Identify which bolded verb forms completes the sentence.)
f. Look! The river .................. (flow) very fast. [Put the verb in bracket in correct tense]
g. Ganesh is a doctor. His wife is a doctor. (Combine the sentences using the conjunction 'Both......... and.......')
h. The man is in the garden. The man is wearing a blue jumper (Join the two sentences using appropriate relative pronoun).
i. My uncle wrote a wonderful play. (Change the sentence into passive voice).
j. Mohan said, "My brother arrived home late". (Change the sentence into reported speech).
8. Choose and copy the correct alternatives: 5×1=5
a) Which one of the following words has a different final sound?
i) brushed ii) glanced iii) looked iv) filled
b) You went for a long run this morning. The word 'run' in this sentence is:
i) an adverb ii) a noun iii) a verb iv) an adjective
c) Which one of the following words does not take the prefix 'im'?
i) fertile ii) pure iii) moral iv) proper
d) Which one of the following words comes between 'example' and 'exchange' in the dictionary entry?
i) excavate ii) examine iii) excite iv) exclude
e) The administration has officially asked transportation employees to ............ demonstration.
i) call on ii) call off iii) call at iv) call for
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HISSAN CENTRAL EXAMINATION - 2080 (2023)
Grade: XI Time: 3 hrs F.M.:75
COM. ENGLISH (0031 D1)
1. Read the following passage and answer the questions asked thereafter: [15]
The Happiness Effect
Happiness may be the primary goal of human existence. Philosophers have wrestled with the concept of happiness. Legislators create laws to support citizens' rights to pursue happiness. Television, radio, and print advertisers assure consumers that various products will guarantee happiness. Interestingly, people have a tendency to believe they are happier than their neighbors, and they are optimistic about their happiness in the future. Most people assume that they will be happier a decade from now than they are today. Clearly, everyone from writers and philosophers to legislators and the average person on the street thinks a great deal about happiness. What makes happiness so important to human existence?
Why Be Happy?
Not only does happiness feel good, but it appears to provide a variety of psychological and physical benefits. Happiness plays a significant role in enhancing good health, strengthening the immune system, promoting longevity, improving productivity and performance, and increasing resilience. Happy people work hard, play hard, have an active social life (and a social conscience), experience good health, and live longer. A happy person lives an average of nine years longer than a miserable one.
The Opposite of Happiness
When studying happiness, it makes sense that its opposite condition would also be a topic of examination. Scientists have observed that there are two unfortunate life events that induce profound unhappiness, perhaps over the course of many years; the loss of a spouse and the loss of a job.
What Causes Happiness?
However, good news abounds in the study of happiness. Fortunately, humans experience happiness from a wide range of stimuli, from traveling to an exotic destination to redecorating one's home or from winning a game of soccer to eating a delicious meal. Simply watching a favorite television show or laughing at a funny joke can boost a depressed mood. While the happiness produced by such experiences tends to be short lived, certain conditions do promote a more long-lasting and durable state of happiness as a lifestyle: a wide social network, believing in a meaningful reason for one's existence, and establishing goals and working to achieve them.
With a Little Help from My Friends
Surprisingly, income is not a primary factor in determining a person's level of happiness once the basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter have been met. More important is one's social network. Being socially active may be more effective in increasing one's immunity to illness than a vaccine. Misery may love company, but so does happiness, and having close friends and family is vital to one's overall level of happiness. (If friends and family are crucial, so is a loving partner. Research suggests that being married increases one's potential for happiness.) Even sharing one's home with an animal companion can make a person happier.
A. Answer the following questions choosing the most appropriate option. [5 ×1= 5]
1. In the section "Why Be Happy", why does the author include parentheses around "and a social conscience"?
a. to point out that social conscience leads to good health
b. to emphasize the importance of playing and working hard
c. to point out that having a social conscience can promote good career
d. to emphasize the importance of social conscience for good income
2. What change occurs as a result of adding the prefix un- to fortunate in paragraph 37
a. the word becomes less intense
b. the word becomes more intense
c. the word takes on the opposite meaning
d. the word defines the characteristic of a person
3. Which statement summarizes the heading What Causes Happiness?
a. Both short- and long-term happiness are caused by a variety of experiences.
b. Laughing at funny jokes helps to lift a gloomy mood.
c. Scientists conclude that good news leads to long-lasting happiness.
d. A wide social network is the key to happiness.
4. In the section With a Little Help from My Friends, why does the author use the phrase 'misery may love company"?
a to convince people that pets are better company than a loving partner
b. to encourage people to find mates for their friends who are unhappy
c. to point out that people will be happier with positive relationships
d. to recommend that people try to influence negative people in a positive way
5. What is one assumption the author makes about attaining happiness?
a. Some people find comfort in mundane routines.
b. A person needs a social network to attain happiness.
c. Reading and writing about your problems will produce happiness.
d. Convincing negative people to become positive produces happiness.
B. Answer the following questions in one sentence. [5×1= 5]
1. What is the tendency of the people's belief about happiness?
ii. Why should people be happy?
iii. Which two unfortunate events can occur in the absence of happiness?
iv. How can a depressed mood be enhanced?
v. When can the potential happiness be attained as per research?
C. Give one word (from the text) to the following glossary. [5 ×1= 5]
i. emphasise that something is great, deep or intense
ii. unusual and exciting because of coming (or seeming to come) from far away
iii. the ability to be happy, successful, etc, again after something difficult or bad situation
iv. to exist in large amounts
v. of great importance
2. Write short answers to the following questions: [5×2=10]
a. What is the danger of not passing on information from generation to generation? (Sharing Tradition)
b. Explain the pun in 'little i' that is related to what he is doing. (Who are you, little i?)
c. Describe Aksionov's character. (God Sees the Truth but Waits)
d. Is the title "A Sunny Morning" rightly justifiable to the play? Give a reason to your answer.
e. Why do you think spring season never came to the giant's garden? (The Selfish Giant)
3. Write long answers to the following questions: [2×5=10]
a. 'Poverty' consists of detailed graphic experience of being poor. Elaborate Jo Goodwin Parker's experience of poverty.
b. Explain the following verses from 'Corona Says":
I will depart one day.
But remember
There're many others like me.
They'll come too.
If you don't get rid of your inflated ego.
You'll be back to your cave time
That y you endured Long, long long ago...
4. Create a news story on the most successful and young entrepreneur of your city explaining his/her recent accomplishments. (Note: Do not exceed 150 words.)
5. Write an email in the capacity of the Program Manager of your organization calling for a monthly staff meeting providing them all the required details. (Note: Do not exceed 180 words.) [8]
6. Due to an easy access to the internet today, more and more children unsupervised by their parents at a very young age are prone to various risks such as isolating oneself and lacking interest on their studies. How can problems as such be solved? Write an essay on the same issue not exceeding 300 words. [10]
7. Follow the instructions as given in parentheses and rewrite the sentences. [10×1= 10]
a. People are not allowed (to smoke/ smoking) inside the hall. (Insert the right answer.)
b. Brenda's position is superior ........ the one designated to Sylvie. (Add a suitable preposition.)
c. I had my breakfast this morning. (Construct its negative statement.)
d. Politics .......... (don't/doesn't) interest me anymore.
e. There are some words. They are difficult to translate. (Join both the sentences using the relative clause.)
f. His employers did not pay him well. (Change its voice.)
g. The client warned her website designer that she paid him less if he did not develop the website as per her request. (Change it into Direct Speech.)
h. My uncle had a severe accident and was taken to ........... nearest hospital in emergency. (Insert the right article.)
i. She bought the smart watch to gift her son. It was quite unaffordable. (Use Despite to connect the sentences.)
j. We have soup for dinner. (Add never to its appropriate place.)
8. Do as assigned in parentheses. [5×1= 5]
a. 'To cry wolf' means to .................
(Choose one: give false alarm / turn pale / keep off starvation).
b. Find the correctly spelt word: .............
i. Itenary ii. Itinarary iii. Itinarery iv. Itinerary
c. Form the adverb of the word "glad".
d. What is the past participle of 'befall'?
e. People are slowly eliminating the dowry ............. (practice/practise) from their culture. (Choose the best option.)
THE END.
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