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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 English Term 2 Set 3 with Solutions
General Instructions :
- The Question Paper contains THREE sections. Reading, Writing and Literature.
- Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Maximum Marks: 40
Time: 2 Hrs
Section A Reading
Question 1.
Read the passage given below.
South India is known for its music and for its arts and rich literature. Madras or Chennai can be called the cultural capital and the soul of Mother India. The city is built low in pleasant contrast to the ghoulish tall structures of Mumbai and Kolkata. It has vast open spaces and ample greenery. The majestic spacious Mount 5 Road looks like a river, wide and deep. A stroll on the Marina beach in the evening with the sea glistening in your face is refreshing. The breeze soothes the body, A refreshes the mind, sharpens the tongue and brightens the intellect.
One can never feel dull in Chennai. The intellectual and cultural life of the city is something of a marvel. Every street corner of Chennai has a literary forum, a 10 debating society and music, dance and dramatic club. The intelligent arguments, the sparkling wit and dashing irony enliven both the political and the literary meetings. There is a young men’s association which attracts brilliant speakers and equally brilliant listeners to its meetings. It is a treat to watch the speakers use their oratorical weapons. Chennai speakers are by and large sweet and urbane.
15 Music concerts and dance performances draw packed houses. There is hardly any cultural family in Chennai that does not learn music and dance in its pristine purity. Rukmani Devi Arundale’s ‘Kalaksherta’ has turned out hundreds of celebrated maestros and dancers who have brought name and glory to our country. Karnataka music has a charm of its own. It has the moon’s soft beauty and pace.
20 Thousands of people flock to the temple ‘maidans’ to get drunk with the mellifluous melodies of their favorite singers. They sit out all night in grueling heat, swaying to the rhythm of ‘nadaswaram’ and rollicking with the measured beats of ‘mridangam’.
The God’s might descend from heaven to see a South Indian damsel dancing. There 25 are several varieties of South Indian dance- Bharatnatyam, Mohini Attam, Odissi, Kathakali, etc. age cannot wither nor custom stale its beautiful variety. Bharatnatyam is a graceful and enchanting dance form while Kathakali is masculine and virile. South Indian dances combine voluptuousness with purity. Here every muscle and fiber of the body vibrates into life, and ?: The tempo 30 increases, a divine flame-like passion bodies forth as if making an assault on heaven.
South Indian dress, particularly of the males, is simple. There you cannot distinguish a judge from an ‘argali’ by their dress. South Indian ladies too look charming and graceful in their colorful Kanjeevaram and Mysore silk saris.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any eight questions from the nine given below. (1 x 8)
(i) Cite a point in evidence, from the text, to suggest that the author enjoys the Marina Beach. (1)
(ii) How do we know that music is very important for the people of South India? (1)
(iii) The author points a common connection between the language, music and dance of South India. Elaborate. (1)
(iv) How does the author compare Music to Nature? (1)
(v) Rewrite the given sentence by replacing the underlined phrase/word with another phrase/word from the passage. (1)
A million passengers travel with us each year on the whole.
(vi) Enumerate the features of Bharatnatyam and Kathakali form of dance. (1)
(vii) Select the suitable phrase/word from the passage to complete the following sentence appropriately. (1)
It seems strange that people should at what is really so simple.
(viii) The intellectual and cultural life of the city is something of a marvel. Elucidate, (1)
(ix) Analyse how the fact that you cannot distinguish a judge from an ‘ardali’ by their dress is crucial for South Indian Life. (1)
Answer:
(i) We can say that the author enjoys the Marina Beach because he takes a stroll on the Marina beach in the evening. He feels that with the sea glistening is refreshing. The breeze that flows there soothes the body, refreshes the mind, sharpens the tongue and brightens the intellect.
(ii) Music is very important for the people of South India as one can find humongous crowds in Music concerts. There is hardly any cultural family in Chennai that does not learn music and dance. Thousands of people come to the temple ‘maidans’ to listen to the melodies of their favorite singers even in extreme weather conditions.
(iii) The author points that the language, music and dance of South India have a common connection as they are all very pure, enchanting and divine.
(iv) The author compares Karnataka’s music to nature by stating that the charm of the music of South India is similar to that of the moon. It has the moon’s soft beauty and pace.
(v) A million passengers travel with us each year by and large.
(vi) Both Bharatnatyam and Kathakali are South India dance forms that combine voluptuousness with purity. Bharatnatyam is a graceful and enchanting dance form, while Kathakali is masculine and virile in its movements.
(vii) It seems strange that people should marvel at what is really so simple.
(viii) The author of the given passage states that the intellectual and cultural life of Chennai is something of a marvel.
Every street comer of Chennai has a literary forum, a debating society and music, dance and dramatic club. There is a young men’s association which attracts brilliant speakers and listeners. Music concerts and dance performances are also found in abundance here.
(ix) The fact that you cannot distinguish a judge from an ‘ardali’ by their dress is essential for a South Indian way of life because it ensures equality amongst the people.
Question 2.
Read the passage given below.
Social media marketing is now the modem and innovative way of doing business specifically in service marketing, as marketers move from one strategy to another, looking for the right innovative strategy to improve their brand health. Social media capabilities are the birth of platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, 5 WhatsApp, and Pinterest. This has become the new and attractive way as the world has become a global entity and there is wide coverage of information disseminations shared through social media.
The modem-day consumers especially millennials are increasingly using online tools, for example, blogs, ‘Facebook,’ and YouTube to share their opinions about 10 products and services they consume. The rise in Internet accessibility and availability of smartphones has led to the new form of what is known as Electronic Word of Mouth (EWOM). Social media has become the new growth strategy for any company that wishes to realise growth and have a mark in this new and uptight market.
15 The start of the century introduced new technology innovations, and social media platforms, which to name a few Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest, provide users with a variety of communication tools at their disposal. This innovation has embodied most of what we have come to define as social media since 2000, and it is not showing any signs of slowing down.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any six out of the seven questions given below. (1 x 6)
(i) What does the author mean by ‘marketers move from one strategy to another to another’? (1)
(ii) What had been the result of social media capabilities? (1)
(iii) With reference to the figure, write a conclusion about social media marketing? (1)
(iv) What can be assumed by the fact that there are people who access social media platform throughout the day? (1)
(v) The modern-day consumers especially millennials are increasingly using online tools. How does it impact marketing? (1)
(vi) Do you think you would recommend social media marketing to any brand as a marketing tool? Give reason for your answer. (1)
(vii) Analyse how the rise in Internet accessibility and availability of smartphones has made communication better. (1)
Answer:
(i) By stating that ‘marketers move from one strategy to another to another’, the author wants to highlight the task of every organisation to reach its potential audience. This task includes looking and adopting better strategies to do the same.
(ii) Social media capabilities are the birth of platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and Pinterest. This has resulted in the creation of a new and attractive way in which the world has become a global entity in which information is disseminated on a larger scale.
(iii) With reference to the figure, we can state that people are increasingly becoming active on social media. This is paving the way for the emergence of social media marketing as a larger part of marketing propaganda that organisations will have to adopt.
(iv) The fact that there are people who access social media platforms throughout the day shows that some percentage of these people may wholly depend on these platforms for their decisions. If not, they consider social media views to be important and consider it crucial to their buying decisions.
(v) The modern-day consumers especially millennials are increasingly using online tools, for example, blogs, ‘Facebook,’ and YouTube to share their opinions about products and services they consume. This has led to the new form of marketing known as Electronic Word of Mouth (EWOM).
(vi) Yes, I would recommend social media marketing to any brand as a marketing tool. Social media today has become the new growth strategy for any company that wishes to realise growth and have a mark in this new and uptight market.
(vii) The rise in Internet accessibility and availability of smartphones along with new technology innovations and social media platforms, to name a few Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest, provide users with a variety of communication tools at their disposal.
Section B Writing
Question 3.
Draft a formal reply accepting an invitation to be present on the occasion of the wedding of Ankush s/o Mr. and Mrs. Shankar at 24, Green Park Road, Kanpur. You are Vikram Gaur. (3)
Answer:
5th May, 20XX
Mrs and Mr Vikram Gaur thank Mrs and Mr Shankar for inviting them on the occasion of the wedding of the their son Ankush at 24, Green Park Road, Kanpur on 15th May, 20XX and assure them that they will be present on the occasion to wish the newly weds a very happy married life. The details of the journey to reach Kanpur would soon be communicated by Mr and Mrs Gaur.
Question 4.
Attempt any one from A and B given below.
A. St. Mary School, Patna urgently requires a post Graduate teacher to teach English for which they have place an advertisement in a leading daily. You are Vaishnavi/ Vishal from 21, Tower Apartments, Patna. Draft a letter including a Bio-Data applying for the post. (5)
Or
B. MMD School, Nashik, recently organised a science symposium on the topic: ‘Effect of pollution on quality of life.’ You are Amit/Amita Raazdan, editor of the school magazine. Write a report on the event for your school magazine. (5)
Answer:
A. 21, Tower Apartments
Patna
21st February, 20XX
The Principal
St. Mary School
Patna
Subject Application for the Post of a Post Graduate English Teacher
Sir/Ma’am
This is in response to your advertisement in ‘The Times of India’ dated 18th February, 20XX for the post of a Post Graduate English Teacher, I wish to apply for the same.
I possess requisite qualifications and experience. In my previous capacity as a teacher at XYZ Private School Corporation, I taught English as well as Communication skills to students from class 6th to 12th. I had also been associated with the government’s Each One Teach One campaign and had participated in various education programs held under it.
I am enclosing my detailed Bio-Data for your perusal. You may call me for an interview on any date as per your convenience. I shall be able to join my duties at one month’s notice if appointed. I hope of a positive reply.
Yours sincerely
Vishal
Enclosure Detailed Bio-Data
Bio Data
Name : Vishal
Father’s Name : Sh. Mithun Verma
Date of Birth : 21st December, 1990
Address : 21, Tower Apartments, Patna
Email id : [email protected]
Nationality : Indian
Educational Qualification :
| Name of the Exam | Name of the Institute | Year | Percentage/ GP A |
| B.Ed | JNU | 2013 | 79% |
| MA English | Delhi University | 2011 | 73% |
| BA English | Delhi University | 2009 | 64% |
Hobbies : Music, Photography, Reading and Trekking
Languages Known : Hindi, English, Bengali
Experience : XYZ private School Corporation since November, 2013
References :
- Mr. Ashok Kumar Director XYZ Private School Corporation
- Mr. Rajesh Veraapalli HOD English Hansraj College
Or
B. Science Symposium held at MMD School, Nashik By Amit/Amita Raazdan, Editor
MMD School, Nashik organised a very relevant symposium on 1st March, 2018 in the school premises. Focusing essentially on the topic ‘Effect of Pollution on Quality of Life’ the program taught students about sustainable ways that can replace pollution-causing activities.
Interestingly organised for science students, the program saw students from all classes as a part of the elucidative programme. The event started with the felicitation of the guest speakers. Thereafter, the participants were espoused by Sh. Suraj Prakash. He acquainted them with the objectives and goals of the workshop. The resource person Dr. Hari Om Gupta reflected his profound knowledge on the topic and highlighted how important it is to curb the menace of pollution.
An exalting demonstration of effects of pollution on our lives galvanised the engrossed participants. Dr. K.K. Arora, then, exhibited the possible steps that can be undertaken at the personal level to reduce pollution. It was followed another session on the basic concept behind pollution reduction which triggered the young minds into thinking innovative ways.
An interactive concourse ignited the inquisitiveness of participants. They have committed themselves completely to bring about a change in the situation. The informative workshop culminated with a vote of thanks proposed by the head of the science department.
Section C Literature
Question 5.
Attempt any five of the six questions given below, within 40 words each. (2 x 5)
(i) Validate the author’s decision to end the letter written by the peddler as Captain Von Stahle. (2)
(ii) What do you make out of the treatment that Gandhiji received at Rajendra Prasad’s house? (2)
(iii) Keats finds beauty in traditions and myths as well. Substantiate. (2)
(iv) Why has Aunt Jennifer created tigers that are so different from her own character?
(2)
(v) If you were to give a different ending to the story, ‘On The Face of It’ how would you end it? (2)
(vi) What clues did the answer sheet of Evans provide to the Governor? Do you think it helped the Governor in his task? (2)
Answer:
(i) The author’s decision to end the letter written by the peddler as Captain Von Stahle was apt to bring out the theme of kindness and compassion in the story. The Rattrap peddler changes due to the kindness and compassion shown to him. He was treated as a Captain even though everyone knew he was not so. As a result, he changed which is reflected in his ending the letter as a Captain.
(ii) The treatment that Gandhiji received at Rajendra Prasad’s house is symbolic of the social evil of untouchability present during those times. Gandhiji was mistaken to be an untouchable by people and was treated badly. He wasn’t allowed to draw water from the well considering that his touch could pollute the well.
(iii) It is aptly said that Keats finds beauty in traditions and myths as well. He finds that the stories of our ancestors that has been passed dowri as tradition is as beautiful as the nature that surrounds us. The stories of our past and all the myths that we have heard or read in some books are for him things of beauty.
(iv) Aunt Jennifer created tigers that are so different from her own character to express her desires and wants. Aunt Jennifer’s reality is subservience and submission. She is stuck in her unsatisfactory and limiting marital life. She desires freedom which she cannot achieve as she cannot escape her reality. So, she creates her tigers to reflect the freedom and courage that she wants to possess.
(v) The ending of the story, ‘On The Face of It’ is very sad as Mr. Lamb is probably dead. In my opinion, such a beautiful story should not have such a tragic ending. So, if I were to give a different ending to the story, I would have allowed Derry to save Mr. Lamb from falling by holding the ladder at the last moment. This would have given a message of hope and friendship.
(vi) The index number 313 and the centre number 271 on the answer sheet proved to be the dues for the Governor. Putting the two together and with the help of the Ordnance Survey Map for Oxfordshire, he managed to catch Evans in the hotel.
Question 6.
Answer any two of the following in about 120-150 words each. (4 x 2)
(i) Why did Gandhiji agree to a settlement of 25% refund to the farmers? How does it relate to his humanitarian motive? (4)
(ii) Keats says that a beautiful thing is a source of endless joy. Comment with reference to the poem ‘A Thing of Beauty’. (4)
(iii) Roger Skunk’s mother hit the wizard on his head. Do you think it was right on her part to do so? Should the wizard hit Roger Skunk’s mother? (4)
Answer:
(i) To reach the resolution of the Champaran Sharecropping case, Gandhiji agreed to a refund of only 25% because for him the amount of refund was not important. For him, what mattered was that the landlords were obliged to surrender a part of their money and a prestige.
This is essentially related to his humanitarian cause by virtue of focusing on betterment of Indian in general. In the process of reaching the resolution, Gandhiji started to mould a new modem Indian who knew his rights. This modem Indian knew his power and that he could oppose the British authority.
Even after the Champaran battle was won and the land reverted to the peasants, Gandhiji continued to stay on in the region. He realised that a lot needed to be done for the upliftment of the peasants in the villages of Champaran. Gandhiji took the initiative and began the work of eradicating their cultural and social backwardness.
(ii) In the poem, ‘A Thing of Beauty’ written by the famous poet John Keats, the poet says that a beautiful thing is a source of endless joy. It has eternal beauty which never fades away. A beautiful thing is like a shady shelter that gives us a sleep full of sweet dreams, good health, and relaxation. The Earth is full of hatred, greed, and negativity. According to the poet, the gloom and sadness caused by this negativity fades away with the positive vibes of the beautiful things that surround us.
The poet lists out some of the beautiful things that surround us. He says that the numerous creations of God like the Sun, the moon, and the trees are the natural beauties around us. The various animals like the sheep and the pretty flowers like daffodils make the world green and lively. The flowing streams of water cool and refresh us in the hot summer season. The forests which are full of the pretty musk rose flowers are a beautiful sight to the eye.
All these are the things of beauty. Also, the stories of the brave soldiers who laid their lives to protect their people are beautiful and inspiring. These beautiful things are like a fountain of immortality bestowed upon us by God. They inspire us to live on and maintain our faith in goodness.
(iii) Roger Skunk’s mother was angry at the wizard for changing the smell of her young one. The smell was what made a skunk different from the other animals. In fact, this was what created the individuality which she was so proud of. For her, it was more important to retain that individual characteristic rather than having friends.
So when the wizard changed Roger Skunk’s smell into the beautiful smell of roses, it made her very angry. In her anger and without waiting for any justification from her son, she marched towards the wizard’s house, hit him on his head and demanded the young Skunk to be given back its smell.
In my opinion, it was wrong on the part of Roger Skunk’s mother to hit the wizard, since the wizard did not force Roger to change his smell and was in fact abiding by his wishes, trying to make him happy. Instead of checking up on the reason, she went and hit, which I believe was absolutely wrong. She could have instead talked and sorted it out with him.
No, it would be wrong for the wizard to hit Roger Skunk’s mother. First, her actions were a result of her love for her young one. Second, hitting in response would have only made it a bigger issue and then there would have been no end to the whole thing.