AP SSC 10th class English-2 Model paper 2015-16 English Medium Set 3
Part – A
(1-10) Answer ANY FIVE of the following questions. Each answer should be in one or two sentences.
1.What is the ultimate aim of a bright student ? (I Will Do It)
2. How does the motto ‘Powered by intellect and driven by values’ describe Murthy’s life? (I Will Do It)
3.Why do you think the sentry feels that the potter is a giant? (The Brave Potter)
4.What did the tiger think the mysterious creature was? Why did he allow himself bound around the neck with a thick rope? (The Brave Potter)
5.What surprised Aunt Jane most ? (The Never-Never Nest)
6.Which of Savitri’s films do you like most ? Why ? (A Tribute)
7.What leads to a bloody chaos? _ (Abandoned)
8.Why was the Chief smiling as the lorries drove away? (A Tale of Three Villages)
9.Pick out the factors that contribute to Unity in Diversity.(Unity in Diversity in India)
10.Why do you think the writer decided to focus on the question of married women’s identity? (What is My Name)
11.Read the following passage.
“I can remember the time,” she said wistfully, “when all the fields around this village were green and the harvests good”. Her outstretched arm described a complete circle as she stood in the morning sun. “Then they built those monsters, those ” Her voice spluttered in anger as she shook her fist at a collection of ominous-looking black buildings on the horizon, covered in a low-lying shroud of thick smoke. “They said that factories need leather to make shoes, handbags and clothes. They said our menfolk would get jobs. They said we would all become rich.”
Now answer the following questions in a sentence.
- How was the village before the factories were set up ?
- What are the ‘monsters’ here ? What is the figure of speech used by the writer ?
- What is the remarkable feature of the factories ?
- What was the promise of the entrepreneurs before establishing the factory ?
- What was the tone of the speaker in the passage ?
12.Read the passage given below.
This incident happened during the time when Lai Bahadur Shastri was working as Railway Minister. Once he was to visit a place called Sevapuri near Varanasi and he travelled by train to reach the place. Sevapuri railway platform was not of adequate height. As the gap between the train compartment ramp and the platform was deep, it became very difficult for Lai Bahadur Shastri who was short in stature, to get down from the train. On seeing the plight of Lai Bahadhur Shastri, four lady passengers commented jokingly : “Now the Railway Minister can understand well the hardship caused to ladies due to inadequate height of the railwray platforms.” Lai Bahadur Shastri somehow got down the train and ordered the station master to get a crow-bar and spade. He started digging the mud and raising the platform height by filling it with mud. Inspired bv the examplary behaviour of Lai Bahadur Shastri, many passengers joined and within three hours, the platform height was increased.
Imagine you were a journalist and one among the passengers. Write a newspaper report on this incident.
13.You received a letter from your friend that he is quite worried of his studies and preparation for exams. He fears of his efforts for Public Examinations and lacks self-confidence.
Write a letter to your friend instilling confidence and positive attitude
Part-B
14.Here is a table which shows the information about five different kinds or sub-species of tiger alive in the world today. Study the table and fill the necessary information.
15.Read the following story.
The Little White Cat
Once upon a time there was a little white cat. She thought she was black. Her brother and sister were black and her parents were black. But she was white.
When the little white cat grew, she thought of her career. She wished to become a witch’s cat. So she went to her mum and said, “Goodbye, mum ! I’m going to be a witch’s cat !’
‘Oh, that’s nice !’’ said the little white cat’s mum. ‘Goodbye ! Come and see us soon’. The little white cat went in search of a witch. She found a witch and expressed her wish. But the witch said, “No you cannot be my cat. Because you’re white. Go away !’.
The little white cat searched and found another witch. She was lucky because she was in Scotland, and there are a lot of witches in Scotland. She found a witch and told her wish. The witch rejected with the same reason. The poor little cat had no job, no money or food. She was hungry and weak. She did not lose hope. She continued her search.
At last she came to a cottage. There was a chimney sweep sitting behind the cottage. He was eating his lunch : sandwitches and cake. He saw the little white cat and invited her to have a sandwich. The little cat thanked him. She saw some black soot and put her paw, then her leg and her whole body into it. She turned black. The chimney sweep said, “You’re black now. This is a witch’s cottage ! You can go and see her at the front door.”
The little white cat – now a little black cat walked to the front door. The witch was sitting in her rocking chair, eyes closed.
‘Hello ! Have you got a cat ?’
‘Hello ! No, I haven’t got a cat.’
‘Well, I’m your cat !’ said the little white cat. ‘Oh, that’s nice ! Jump on my knee. Oh, you are a nice little cat ! The witch stroked the little white cat, the little black cat. Then she said, ‘What a pity ! I can’t see you because I’m blind.’
(A) Now choose the correct answer from the answers given and write its letter in the brackets.
1.The little white cat was different from her family by________________ ( )
A) strength ‘ B) colour C) age D) features
2.The little white cat wishes_________________ ( )
A) to be a nice cat B) to be his mum’s pet
C) to leave home D) to be a witch’s cat
3.The first witch rejected the cat because___________ ( )
A) she was white B) she was light
C) she was thin D) she was a witch
4.The little white cat became black_____________ ( )
A) by the magic spell B) by the sweep
C) by the soot D) by praying to god
(B) Given below are SIX statements.Three of them are TRUE according to the passage. Find them and write “T” against them in brackets.
- The little white cat lived in Scotland. [ ]
- The little white cat had two black brothers. [ ]
- The white cat wanted to be the pet for a witch. [ ]
- The cat went to a farmer and asked for a witch. [ ]
- The second witch accepted the cat. [ ]
- The chimney sweep was eating behind the cottage. [ ]
16.Read the following passage.
In this world we can now begin a little to understand things, and a little to master them by help of science, which has forced its way step by step against religion, and against the opposition of all the old precepts. Science can help us to get over this craven fear in which mankind has lived for so many generations. Science can teach us, and I think our own heart can teach us, no longer to look around for imaginary supports, no longer to invent allies in the sky, but rather to look to our own efforts here below to make this world a fit place to live in instead of the sort of place that the churches in all these centuries have made it.
Religion is based, primarily and mainly, upon fear. It is partly the terror of the unknown, and partly, as I have said, the wish to feel to stand against all troubles and disputes. Fear is the basis of the whole thing-fear of the mysterious, fear of defeat, fear of death. Fear is the parent of cruelty and therefore it is no wonder if cruelty and religion have gone hand-in-hand. It is because fear is at the basis of these two things.
Now answer the following questions.
A.Name any two fears mentioned in the passage.
1)___________________________________________________
2)___________________________________________________
B.There are FIVE words in List-A. The meanings of four of them are given in List B.Choose the right word from List – A to match the meaning in List – B and write it in the space provided against each meaning.
List-A: disputes precepts craven mysterious allies
List-B :
(i)friends or companions __________________
(ii)rules to be followed____________________
(iii)arguments_______________
(iv)to desire________________
C.Complete the following sentences using a word or a phrase each.
(i) Cruelty and religion have gone_______________
(ii) Our heart teaches us to look________________
D.Mention the parents of fear.
(i)……………………………………………………………………………………….
(ii)…………………………………………………………………………………..
E.Answer in a word or a phrase each.
(i)What are the possible reasons for troubles and disputes ?
(ii) How do you understand things and have control over them ?
Answers
Part-A
1.What is the ultimate aim of a bright student ?
Ans.The ultimate aim of a bright student is to study at IITs because they are world class institutions. They maintain high standards. One can do big things if one studies at IITs. Hence, a bright student’s ultimate aim is to study at IIT. As a bright student Narayana Murthy also wanted to study in the IITs to do something great.
2.How does the motto ‘Powered by intellect and driven by values’ describe Murthy’s life?
Ans.From teenage Murthy always believes in the motto, ‘Powered by intellect and driven by values’. According to Narayana Murthy, intellect (mind power) should be the power of every man. He should be driven (influenced) by values. He proved that it was possible to earn wealth legally and ethically. He built a team of intellects who were equally good. His achievements have revealed that he was powered by intellect and driven by values.
3.Why do you think the sentry feels that the potter is a giant?
Ans.A sentry from the enemy camp saw the potter galloping towards the camp with a tree in one hand and his reins in the other. He thought that the person must be the General who captured a tiger with his bare hands. Now he had uprooted a tree with only one hand. So he thought the General was not an ordinary man; he was a giant.
4.What did the tiger think the mysterious creature was? Why did he allow himself bound around the neck with a thick rope?
Ans.The tiger thought that the mysterious creature was ‘the leak’ that might be very dangerous and stronger than he. He allowed the mysterious creature himself bound around the neck with a thick rope because he thought that it had better do as the creature said or the creature would kill him.
5.What surprised Aunt Jane most ?
Ans.Aunt Jane thought that the young couple’s house cost a great deal for rent as it was very lovely. But Jack told her that they didn’t pay rent because the house was theirs. She couldn’t believe her eyes and ears. Thus/Jack’s reply surprised Aunt Jane most. She couldn’t understand how they could get that lovely house.
6.Which of Savitri’s films do you like most ? Why ?
Ans.I have seen many films in which Savitri acted. Some of them are: Devadasu, Maya Bazaar, Missamma, Veluguneedalu, Gundamma Kadha, Bratuku Teruvu, Moogamanasulu, Donga Ramudu and so on.
7.What leads to a bloody chaos?
Ans.The coming of cat for the lazy rats leads to a bloody chaos. It leads to the killing of the baby.
8.Why was the Chief smiling as the lorries drove away?
Ans.The people who unloaded drums gave the Chief a brown paper bag which contained some money. So he was smiling as the lorries drove away. He might have colluded with an Italian businessman to dispose the toxic wastage drums there.
9.Pick out the factors that contribute to Unity in Diversity.
Ans.India’s rich heritage, culture, traditions and conventions are the factors to contribute unity in diversity .
10.Why do you think the writer decided to focus on the question of married women’s identity ?
Ans.The writer may be a feminist or a humanist who has concern for the status of women. The writer decided to focus on the question of married women’s identity because she wanted them to live with their own identity and self-respect. She did not want them to confine to their homes. She wanted them to be given equal rights, equal respect. She wanted that they should also assume some responsibility in nation building activity.
11.1) How was the village before the factories were set up ?
Ans.The fields around this village were green and the harvests were good before the factories were set up.
2)What are the ‘monsters’ here ? What is the figure of speech used by the writer ?
Ans.The ‘monsters’ here are referred to the factories in the village. The figure of speech was ‘metaphor’.
3)What is the remarkable feature of the factories ?
Ans.The factories release thick smoke that pollutes and intoxicates the atmosphere of the village.
4)What was the promise of the entrepreneurs before establishing the factory ?
Ans.The entrepreneurs promised jobs for the men of the village that could make them rich.
5)What was the tone of the speaker in the passage ?
Ans.The speaker was very sorrowful and anxious.
12.Read the passage given below.
This incident happened during the time when Lai Bahadur Shastri was working as Railway Minister. Once he was to visit a place called Sevapuri near Varanasi and he travelled by train to reach the place. Sevapuri railway platform was not of adequate height. As the gap between the train compartment ramp and the platform was deep, it became very difficult for Lai Bahadur Shastri who was short in stature, to get down from the train. On seeing the plight of Lai Bahadhur Shastri, four lady passengers commented jokingly : “Now the Railway Minister can understand well the hardship caused to ladies due to inadequate height of the railwray platforms.” Lai Bahadur Shastri somehow got down the train and ordered the station master to get a crow-bar and spade. He started digging the mud and raising the platform height by filling it with mud. Inspired bv the examplary behaviour of Lai Bahadur Shastri, many passengers joined and within three hours, the platform height was increased.
Imagine you were a journalist and one among the passengers. Write a newspaper report on this incident.
Ans. CENTRAL RAILWAY MINISTER AT WORK
21st March 1947, Sevapuri, Varanasi : The Central Railway Minister, Sri Lai Bahadur Shastriji proved that ‘Execution is Important than Instruction’.
The platform of Sevapuri Railway Station was not high to set foot. It became difficult for our short man ‘Lai Bahadur Shastri’ due to the gap between the train compartment ramp and platform. Some women wished that Shastriji should understand the trouble of these steps to women.
Shastriji got down the train, ordered for a crow-bar and spade, started to elevate the height of platform. Some of the passengers shared the work and very soon the required work was done. The people on the platform hailed Shastriji for his humility. The women who made fun of him thanked him after their apologies.
13.You received a letter from your friend that he is quite worried of his studies and preparation for exams. He fears of his efforts for Public Examinations and lacks self-confidence.
Write a letter to your friend instilling confidence and positive attitude
Ans.
Mathura Nagar
Nasik
23rd February 2014
Dear Sujith,
Hai ! It’s a pleasure to write to you and I could not stop myself after receiving your anxious letter ! Sujith, why are you so frustrated ? Why are you not confident of yourself ? As far as I know, you were active, diligent and positive.
Here is a piece of advice from my side. First of all organize your work, do it meticulously and aim at your target. Try to garner all the difficulties in your studies and sort them out in the order of difficulty. Work out on these aspects either with the help of your teachers or take special coaching for a few days. But remember, self-study is very important. Plan your work and work you plan. Test yourself from time to time and observe your progress.
One more thing I want to emphasize is your attention. Do not get distracted with any deviation. Remember your goal. Be social but avoid unnecessary abjections. Do not be allowed for false exultations. Keep up the fidelity in you for your academic goals.
O.K. ! I hope you must have been rejuvenated with this friend’s suggestions ! Write to me whenever you are in desperation. I’m ready with my boosting ! Be in touch.
Yours lovingly
Sreedhar
To
Sujith Sharma
S/o Mr. V. Suketh Sharma
101, Sharath Enclave
Lai Bagh, Chennai
Part-B
14.Here is a table which shows the information about five different kinds or sub-species of tiger alive in the world today. Study the table and fill the necessary information.
Ans.
15.Read the following story.
The Little White Cat
Once upon a time there was a little white cat. She thought she was black. Her brother and sister were black and her parents were black. But she was white.
When the little white cat grew, she thought of her career. She wished to become a witch’s cat. So she went to her mum and said, “Goodbye, mum ! I’m going to be a witch’s cat !’
‘Oh, that’s nice !’’ said the little white cat’s mum. ‘Goodbye ! Come and see us soon’. The little white cat went in search of a witch. She found a witch and expressed her wish. But the witch said, “No you cannot be my cat. Because you’re white. Go away !’.
The little white cat searched and found another witch. She was lucky because she was in Scotland, and there are a lot of witches in Scotland. She found a witch and told her wish. The witch rejected with the same reason. The poor little cat had no job, no money or food. She was hungry and weak. She did not lose hope. She continued her search.
At last she came to a cottage. There was a chimney sweep sitting behind the cottage. He was eating his lunch : sandwitches and cake. He saw the little white cat and invited her to have a sandwich. The little cat thanked him. She saw some black soot and put her paw, then her leg and her whole body into it. She turned black. The chimney sweep said, “You’re black now. This is a witch’s cottage ! You can go and see her at the front door.”
The little white cat – now a little black cat walked to the front door. The witch was sitting in her rocking chair, eyes closed.
‘Hello ! Have you got a cat ?’
‘Hello ! No, I haven’t got a cat.’
‘Well, I’m your cat !’ said the little white cat. ‘Oh, that’s nice ! Jump on my knee. Oh, you are a nice little cat ! The witch stroked the little white cat, the little black cat. Then she said, ‘What a pity ! I can’t see you because I’m blind.’
(A) Now choose the correct answer from the answers given and write its letter in the brackets.
1.The little white cat was different from her family by________________ ( )
A) strength ‘ B) colour C) age D) features
2.The little white cat wishes_________________ ( )
A) to be a nice cat B) to be his mum’s pet
C) to leave home D) to be a witch’s cat
3.The first witch rejected the cat because___________ ( )
A) she was white B) she was light
C) she was thin D) she was a witch
4.The little white cat became black_____________ ( )
A) by the magic spell B) by the sweep
C) by the soot D) by praying to god
Ans.1.B 2.D 3.A 4.C
(B) Given below are SIX statements.Three of them are TRUE according to the passage. Find them and write “T” against them in brackets.
- The little white cat lived in Scotland. [ ]
- The little white cat had two black brothers. [ ]
- The white cat wanted to be the pet for a witch. [ ]
- The cat went to a farmer and asked for a witch. [ ]
- The second witch accepted the cat. [ ]
- The chimney sweep was eating behind the cottage. [ ]
Ans. 1.(T) 3.(T) 6.(T)
16.Read the following passage.
In this world we can now begin a little to understand things, and a little to master them by help of science, which has forced its way step by step against religion, and against the opposition of all the old precepts. Science can help us to get over this craven fear in which mankind has lived for so many generations. Science can teach us, and I think our own heart can teach us, no longer to look around for imaginary supports, no longer to invent allies in the sky, but rather to look to our own efforts here below to make this world a fit place to live in instead of the sort of place that the churches in all these centuries have made it.
Religion is based, primarily and mainly, upon fear. It is partly the terror of the unknown, and partly, as I have said, the wish to feel to stand against all troubles and disputes. Fear is the basis of the whole thing-fear of the mysterious, fear of defeat, fear of death. Fear is the parent of cruelty and therefore it is no wonder if cruelty and religion have gone hand-in-hand. It is because fear is at the basis of these two things.
Now answer the following questions.
A.Name any two fears mentioned in the passage.
1)___________________________________________________
2)___________________________________________________
Ans.(1) fear of defeat (2) fear of Death
B.There are FIVE words in List-A. The meanings of four of them are given in List B.Choose the right word from List – A to match the meaning in List – B and write it in the space provided against each meaning.
List-A: disputes precepts craven mysterious allies
List-B :
(i)friends or companions __________________
(ii)rules to be followed____________________
(iii)arguments_______________
(iv)to desire________________
Ans.(i)allies (ii)precepts (iii)disputes (iv)craven
C.Complete the following sentences using a word or a phrase each.
(i) Cruelty and religion have gone_______________
(ii) Our heart teaches us to look________________
Ans.(i)hand in hand (ii)our own efforts to make this world fit to live
D.Mention the parents of fear.
(i)……………………………………………………………………………………….
(ii)……………………………………………………………………………………..
Ans. (i)Religion (ii)Cruelty
E.Answer in a word or a phrase each.
(i)What are the possible reasons for troubles and disputes ?
(ii) How do you understand things and have control over them ?
Ans. (i)the terror of the unknown and wish to feel to stand against all troubles, (ii) being aware of science which is against all the old precepts.
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