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SSC Model Paper-4 (Unit-4)

English

Time: 3hours Max. Marks .80

Instructions:

I. Read the question paper carefully.

II. Answer the questions under Part-A in the answer booklet.

III. Write the answers to the questions under Part-B on the question paper itself.

IV. Avoid overwriting.

PART-A

Marks 60

Q. No. (1-4) Read the following passage

“The Apu Trilogy was, in fact, my first portal to West Bengal and its people,” he told Frontline. In his youth, all he knew of Bengal was through Mircea Eliade’s La Nuit Bengalie, some of Tagore’s poems, and a Reader’s Digest article on Mother Teresa. If the harsh image of poverty brought out by the article on the “Saint of the Slums” haunted him, Apu’s world came as a reassurance. “No. Apu, Sarbajaya, even Harihar did not need my help-but how not to love them? I thought it was fortunate that I would soon be among them,” he wrote. (Rendezvous with Ray)

Answer each of the following questions in three to four sentences 4x3=12

1. How did Roberge know about India before he visited?

2. What was the article, ‘Saint of the Slums’?

3. Apu’s world came as a reassurance. Comment.

4. Do you like films? Why?

Q. No. (5-8) Read the following passage

Savitri established her credentials with 'Ardhangi'(1955). She gave an exceptionally brilliant performance as a woman forced to marry a mentally retarded person (ANR). She nurses him back to health. She also teaches a lesson to her in-laws who conspire against her husband.

Savitri captured the audiences with her charm and magnificent acting. She was able to convey a wide range of feelings through her expressive eyes. Her mischievous look - it captivates anyone; the look of fake anger provokes, the look filled with real anger pierces the heart. The look of passion while waiting for her lover; the pain filled look when her love fails; the confident look that seems ready to face any situation, all these myriad emotions are hidden in her eyes. The dimensions are endless and pages can be filled to describe the magic spell of her eyes. (A Tribute)

Answer each of the following questions in three to four sentences 4x3=12

5. What was special about ‘Ardhangi’ movie for Savitri?

6. “myriad emotions are hidden in her eyes” explain.

7. What was special about Savitri?

8. Pick Three True statements according to the passage.

A. Savitri was an actress.

B. Savitri couldn’t express many emotions through her eyes.

C. Savitri captured audiences with her charm and magnificent acting.

D. Her mischievous look captivates anyone.

E. Her emotions through the eyes are limited for a few only.

Q. No. (9-12) The table given below provides information about the countries share in organic farming. Study the table carefully and answer the following questions. 4 X 2 = 8

9. Which country has got the highest share of organic farming? Which country has got least?

10. What is the source for this table analysis?

11. If the countries are arranged in ascending order, which three countries come first?

12. Suggest a few ways to improve the countries in organic farming.

Q. No. (13). Read the passage given below focusing on the parts that are underlined. Answer any 4 of the questions as directed and write them in the answer booklet. 4X2=8

There are people following different religions residing in India. i) There are many religions in India. They have their own festivals and importance. ii) Different religions celebrate the festivals. iii) “They are known as religious festivals” said Srujana. iv) There are many religious festivals celebrated by the particular religion and by many people of the whole country. Some of them are Holi, Diwali, Eid-ul-fitr, Christmas, and Raksha Bandhan. v) A festival is a holy feeling of the religious people. vi) I am god. I would make the people understand the religion.

i. Combine the two sentences using ‘which/that’

ii. Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘The festivals’

iii. Change the sentence into reported speech.

iv. Rewrite the sentence using ‘not only … but also.’

v. Rewrite the sentence adding a suitable question tag at the end.

vi. Rewrite the sentence using ‘If’

Q. No. 14. In the article ‘Rendezvous with Ray’, Roberge talks about his friendship with Ray. Imagine that you are the reporter of ‘The Times Magazine’ who interviewed Roberge about their friendship. Recollect the information from the article you’ve read and write an interview script of 10 – 12 exchanges. You can focus on: 10M

- How they met…...

- How long the friendship lasted.

- Qualities he observed in Ray.

- Depth of their relationship

Now a days reckless driving makes the traffic horrible on the roads by the negligent youth. It leads to many problems like injuries and even losing lives. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the harmful effects of reckless driving. In your letter explain why reckless driving poses great danger to lives and property.

Q. No. 15. You have read the lesson ‘Maya Bazaar’ where the article has given the complete account of the movie. Now imagine that you were the Secretary of the Cultural Club of your school and you wanted to conduct a debate on the movie ‘Maya Bazaar.’ Now prepare a Notice to inform the students to participate and attend the debate. 5M

Q. No. 16. In olden days, people used to use jute and paper bags for carrying purpose. Now a day plastic bags are being utilized for all purposes. Pollution caused by plastic is more dangerous. Soil fertility is affected. Now prepare a poster on making people aware of the pollution caused by plastic.

You can add…

Avoiding plastic leads a healthy life

Plastic usage affects the human skin

Use paper or cloth bags

Promote plastic recycling

Use biodegradable products

Part-B

Instructions:

1. Answer the questions on the question paper itself and attach it to the answer booklet of Part-A

2. Avoid overwriting

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Q. No. (17-21). Read the following poem

Those who judge are the ones who hurt the most.
Those who preach are the ones who got preached at the hardest.
Those who want to know everything are the ones who know the least.
Those who have anger are the ones who really do care.
Those who have hurt are the ones who have nothing to be hurt with anymore.
Those who don't understand are the ones wanting to be understood.
Those who know no fear are the ones who are the most scared.
Those who don't believe are the ones wanting to be noticed.
Those who relate to this are the ones who need it the most.

Now answer the questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write A, B, C or D in the brackets given 5X1=5

17. ……. are to be understood ( )

A) who relate B) who don’t believe

C) who judge D) who don’t understand

18. According to the poet the people who hurt more ………….. ( )

A) judge others B) preach everything

C) don’t believe D) don’t understand

19. According to the poet the people who are most scared ………….. ( )

A) judge others B) preach everything

C) know no fear D) don’t understand

20. The people who care about us …. ( )

A) have hurt B) have money

C) have anger D) have riches

21. Find the false statement. ( )

A) Those who want to know everything are the ones who know the least.
B) Those who have anger are the ones who don’t care.
C) Those who have hurt are the ones who have nothing to be hurt with anymore.
D) Those who don't understand are the ones wanting to be understood.

Q. No. (22-26). In the following passage, five sentences are numbered and each of them has an error. Correct them and rewrite them in the given space. 5X1=5

Savitri established her credentials with 'Ardhangi'(1955). 22) She gave an exceptional brilliant performance as a woman forced to marry a mentally retarded person (ANR). 23) She nurse him back to health. 24) She also teaches a lesson to her in-laws which conspire against her husband.

25) Savitri captured the audiences her charm and magnificent acting. She was able to convey a wide range of feelings through her expressive eyes. Her mischievous look - it captivates anyone; the look of fake anger provokes, the look filled with real anger pierces the heart. The look of passion while waiting for her lover; the pain filled look when her love fails; the confident look that seems ready to face any situation, all these myriad emotions are hidden in her eyes .26) The dimensions are endless and pages can filled be to describe the magic spell of her eyes.

22……………………………………………………………………………….……………

23……………………………………………………………………………………………

24……………………………………………………………………………………………

25……………………………………………………………………………………………

26……………………………………………………………………………………………

Q. No. (27-31) Complete the passage choosing the right word from those given below. Each blank is numbered and each blank has four choices (A), (B), (C) and (D). Choose the correct answer and write A, B, C or D in the brackets given. 5X1=5

Thomas Alva Edison, the generator of electricity …… (27) born in Milan, Ohio (America) on Feb, 11, 1847. …….. (28) he had become ……. (29) greatest inventor of the world …….. (30) had received little or no formal education. In his 84 years, he ………… an astounding 1,093 patents.

27. (A) is (B) was (C) has (D) were

28. (A) Though (B) But (C) And (D) So

29. (A) a (B) an (C) the (D) no article

30. (A) She (B) It (C) They (D) He

31. (A) acquires (B) acquiring (C) acquired (D) acquire

Q. No. (32-36). Read the following passage with focus on the underlined parts. Answer them as directed in the space given. 5X1=5

Frame after frame impacts viewers with similarities. The greatness of the director lies here- he successful (32) reduces all characters to ordinary mortals (33) displaying all the follies of human beings accept (34) Ghatothkacha and Krishna. And then he injects into the Yadava household a Telugu atmosphere, full with its simile, imagery, adage, sarcasm and wit. The result — a feast for the eyes and soul. That is Maya Bazaar for you. Mind you, this is a story of Paandavas and Kauravas with the Yadavas pitching in. But one never sees the Paandavas throughout the film. We only hear of them.

If any NRI asks you to advise (35) ways to teach Telugu culture just ask him or her to introducing (36) them to Maya Bazaar first. Further, if they seek to know about their uncles, aunts and cousins back home, bring in their names, “look, this is your Balarama…” Any better way of doing it?

32. Replace the word with right form of it.