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HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION (2018-19)Class-VIENGLISH (SET-A)Time: 3 Hrs. Marks: 80General Instructions:This paper consists of four sections: A, B, C & D.Attempt all questions.Do not write anything in the question paper.All the answers must be correctly numbered as in the question paper and written in the answer sheet provided to you.Ensure that questions of each section are answered together.Read each question carefully and follow the instructions.Strictly adhere to the word limit given with each question. Marks will be deducted for exceeding the word limit.Total number of questions is 15 and total pages are 5._________________________________________________________________________________SECTION- A (READING) (20 Marks)Q1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow briefly: (10) When we are young, we learn that tigers and sharks are dangerous animals. We might be scared of them because they are big and powerful. As we get older, however, we learn that sometimes the most dangerous animals are also the smallest animals. In fact, the animal that kills the most people every year is one that you have probably killed yourself many times: the mosquito. While it may seem that all mosquitoes are biters, this is not actually the case. Male mosquitoes eat plant nectar. On the other hand, female mosquitoes feed on animal blood. They need this blood to live and produce eggs. When a female mosquito bites a human being, it transmits a small amount of saliva into the blood. This saliva may or may not contain a deadly disease. The result of the bite can be as minor as an itchy bump or as serious as death. Because a mosquito can bite many people in the course of its life, it can carry diseases from one person to another very easily. Two of the most deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes are malaria and yellow fever. More than 700 million people become sick from these diseases every year. At least 2 million of these people will die from these diseases. Many scientists are working on safer and better ways to kill mosquitoes, but so far, there is no sure way to protect everyone in the world from their deadly bites. Mosquito nets can be placed over beds to protect people against being bitten. These nets help people stay safe at night, but they do not kill any mosquitoes. Mosquitoes have many natural enemies like bats, birds, dragonflies, and certain kinds of fish. Bringing more of these animals into places where mosquitoes live might help to cut down the amount of mosquitoes in that area. This is a natural solution, but it does not always work very well. Mosquitoes can also be killed with poisons or sprays. Even though these sprays kill mosquitoes, they may also harm other plants or animals. Although mosquitoes may not seem as scary as larger, more powerful animals, they are far more dangerous to human beings. But things are changing. It is highly likely that one day scientists will find a way to keep everyone safe from mosquitoes and the diseases they carry.(a) Which is one of the most dangerous yet one of the smallest animals according to the paragraph? (1) (b)What does male and female mosquitoes eat respectively? (1)(c)How can mosquitoes be killed? (1)(d) What happens when a female mosquito bites a human being? (2)(e) How many people become sick due to mosquitoes every year? (1)1.2 Complete the following sentences:a) Two of the most deadly diseases caused by mosquito are ………….. and ………….. . (1)b) Mosquitoes have many natural enemies like …………….. and …………….. . (1)1.3 Find the words in the passage which are similar in meaning to the following: (2)Frightened (para 1)Pass on (para 1)Bulge (para 1)Finding a cure (para 2)Q2. Read the poem carefully. (5) FUTUREIf?there is a future there is time for mending.Time to see your troubles come to an endingLife is never hopeless however great your sorrow-If you’re looking forward to a new tomorrow.If there is time for wishing them there is time for hopingWhen through doubt and darkness you are blindly groping.Though the heart be heavy and hurt you may be feeling.If there is time for praying there is a new day breaking.Thank god for the promise though mind and soul be achingIf with harvest over there is grain enough for gleaning-There is a new tomorrow and life still has meaningOn the basis of your reading, fill in the blanks below:A.??? Life is never hopeless when _____________________B.??? We should offer our thanks to God when ? ________________________C.??? If there is a good harvest, there is a hope for ?__________________D.??? If you are able to pray God in the days of deep sorrow, there is a chance for _________E.??? If anybody has courage to face problems, his troubles _________________Q3. Read the passage given below and then answer the questions by choosing the correct options: (5) Oral hygieneIt is bad to have food stuck between your teeth for long periods of time. This is because food attracts germs, germs produce acid, and acid hurts your teeth and gums. Flossing helps to remove the food that gets stuck between your teeth. This explains why flossing helps to keep your mouth healthy, but some doctors say that flossing can be also good for your heart. It may seem strange that something you do for your teeth can have any effect on your heart. Doctors have come up with a few ideas about how flossing works to keep your heart healthy. One idea is that the germs that hurt your teeth can leave the mouth and travel into your blood. Germs that get into the blood can then attack your heart. Another idea is based on the fact that when there are too many germs in your mouth, the body tries to fight against these germs. For some reason, the way the body fights these mouth germs may end up weakening the heart over time. Not every doctor agrees about these ideas. Some doctors think that the link between good flossing habits and good heart health is only a coincidence. A coincidence is the occurrence of two or more events at one time apparently by mere chance. The incidence of these events is completely random, as they do not admit of any reliable cause and effect relationship between them. For example, every time I wash my car, it rains. This does not mean that when I wash my car, I somehow change the weather. This is only a coincidence. Likewise, some doctors think that people who have bad flossing habits just happen to also have heart problems, and people who have good flossing habits just happen to have healthy hearts. The theory that flossing your teeth helps to keep your heart healthy might not be true. But every doctor agrees that flossing is a great way to keep your teeth healthy. So even if flossing does not help your heart, it is sure to help your teeth. This is enough of a reason for everyone to floss their teeth every day. Choose the correct option after reading the passage carefully:1) Flossing effectively helps to keep your mouth healthy by preventing A. germs from producing acid B. food from entering your body C. germs from entering into your blood D. acid from contacting your teeth and gums 2) In paragraph 1, the author introduces ideas about how flossing works to keep your heart healthy. Exactly how many of these ideas does the author put forth in this paragraph? A. 1B. 2C. 3 D. 4 3) Based on information in paragraph 1, it can be understood that germs in the mouth may harm your heart byA. getting into the blood that flows to the heart B. forcing the body to fight against too many of them C. causing food to get stuck in the arteries A. l only B. I and II only C. II and III only D. I, II, and III 4) In the passage, the author explains how having too many germs in your mouth can "end up weakening the heart." Using the passage as a guide, it can be understood that with respect to the actual way in which this occurs, doctors are A. reluctant to hypothesize B. confident in their estimations C. extremely knowledgeable D. uncertain but speculative5) In paragraph 2 the author writes, "Not every doctor agrees about these ideas." The author's purpose in writing this sentence is to A. provide an example B. introduce a new topic C. change a previous statementD. clarify an earlier assertion SECTION-B (WRITING) (20 MARKS)Q4. Your school is organizing an educational tour to Rajasthan. You are Raman/Reema, the Head boy/ girl of Aurobindo School, Dehradun. Write a notice to invite the students to take part in the tour. Include all the relevant details. Do not use more than 50 words. (4)Q5. Your family is going on a pilgrimage to Shirdi on 20th July,2018. Write an application to the Principal requesting her to grant you a leave of five days in not more than 120 words. You are Sumit/Saumya of Class-VI-D. (8)Q6. Every child has a hobby. As you grow your hobby becomes your passion. With proper guidance it can become your profession. Write a paragraph on ‘Importance of a Mentor’, taking reference from Unit-2 of your Reader. ORAs a student one faces many obstacles in everyday life. We should not lose hope and fight against all odds. Write a paragraph on ‘Confidence is the key to Success’, with reference to Unit-3 of your Reader. (8) SECTION C –GRAMMAR (15 Marks)Q7. The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each of these lines. Write the incorrect word and the correction in your answer sheet against the correct blank number. The first one has been given as an example for you.(? x 6 = 3) Incorrect word Correct word History tells of many great king. King KingsAmong them Ashoka was liked a (a) _____________Star. He fought brave and conquered (b) _____________many lands. But unlike other king, (c) _____________ he gives up fighting as an evil (d) _____________thing. He adopted a path of (e) _____________ piece and love. (f) _____________ Q8. Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentences. The first one has been done as an example. (1x3=3)a young girl / in Mumbai / Ria is / who/ works inRia is a young girl who works in Mumbai.human pleasures/ is/ gardening/ of/ the puresta dead place/ a home/ is/ without plantswith nature/ have/ all ties/ the people/ broken Q9. Fill in the blanks with suitable determiners. (? x 6 = 3)(a) The Earth moves around …….. Sun.(b) It is …… useful book.(c) He couldn’t answer …. of the questions.(d) There is a …… water in the jug.(e) He is ……… honorable man.(f) What ……. beautiful painting!Q10. Fill in the blanks with suitable form of verb. (? x 6 = 3)(a) They ……. (go) to school at 10’o clock regularly.(b) We ……. (start) the new lesson next Monday.(c) She …… (not complete) her work yesterday.(d) The Sun ……. (rise) in the east.(e) He ….. (leave) in an hour.(f) Aman saw a bird which ……. (sit) on the branch of a tree.Q11. Using appropriate prepositions fill in the blanks. (? x 6 = 3)(a) What will you do …. so much money? (b) Get …… the horse, please.(c) I received a gift …… my Grandpa.(d) This city is famous ….. its monuments.(e) The police is looking ….. the matter.(f) He is going ……. the market today.SECTION D – LITERATURE (25 Marks)Q12. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: (4) “We may command the present, If we act and never wait, But repentance is the phantom Of a past that comes too late!”Name the poet and the poem.What does the poet refer to when he says, “repentance is the phantom”?Mention is the rhyme scheme of the above lines.Who according to the poet can command the present?Q13. Read the following lines and choose the correct option given below: (4) “Don’t be silly. I am not supposed to have a tail. You’ve forgotten yours.”Who said these lines to whom?Teacher to RupaRama to RupaSita to RupaWhere were these lines spoken in the play?In the classroom while practiceBackstageOn the stageWhat sort of reaction these lines evoked in the poem?LaughterConfusionAngerWhy were these lines spoken by the character?Due to negligenceForgetfulnessMisunderstandingQ14. Answer all these questions in 30-40 words. (3X4=12)Was Rupa’s performance able to achieve the purpose of the play? Give reasons.What do ‘Stars in the stream’ refer to in the poem ‘Leisure”?Why children are confused about their career choices? Answer the question based on your reading of ‘How Daddy Decided What He Wanted to Be’.Based on your reading of the poem ‘Today and Tomorrow’, write your views on how regularity in our schedule can shape up our future.Q15. Imagine yourself to be the white elephant .Write a diary entry expressing how you felt in your captivity and what all thoughts were churning in your mind. (80-100 words) (5) OR Write a letter to your friend seeking his advice as you are not able to manage your time properly, due to which you are lacking behind in class as well as sports. (Today & Tomorrow).(80-100 words) (5) HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION (2018-19)Class-VIENGLISH (SET-B)Time: 3 Hrs. Marks: 80General Instructions:This paper consists of four sections: A, B, C & D.Attempt all questions.Do not write anything in the question paper.All the answers must be correctly numbered as in the question paper and written in the answer sheet provided to you.Ensure that questions of each section are answered together.Read each question carefully and follow the instructions.Strictly adhere to the word limit given with each question. Marks will be deducted for exceeding the word limit.Total number of questions is 15 and total pages are 5._________________________________________________________________________________SECTION- A (READING) (20 Marks)Q1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow briefly: (10) Right now I am looking at a shelf full of books. Yes, that's right. If you have some spare cash and are looking to enhance your reading experience, then I highly suggest you consider purchasing an e-reader. E-readers are replacing the books of old, and I welcome them with open arms (as you should). An e-reader is a device that allows you to read e-books. An e-book is a book-length publication in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, and produced on, published through, and readable on computers or other electronic devices. Sometimes the equivalent of a conventional printed book, e-books can also be born digital. The Oxford Dictionary of English defines the e-book as "an electronic version of a printed book," but e-books can and do exist without any printed equivalent. So now you know what an e-reader is. But you still may be wondering why they put printed books to shame. E-readers are superior to printed books because they save space, are environmentally friendly, and provide helpful reading tips and tools that printed books do not. E-readers are superior to printed books because they save space. The average e-reader can store thousands of digital books, providing a veritable library at your fingertips. What is more, being the size and weight of a thin hardback, the e-reader itself is relatively petite. It is easy to hold and can fit in a pocketbook or briefcase easily. This makes handling large books such as War and Peace, Anna Karenina, and Les Misérables a breeze. Perhaps the only drawback to the space-saving aspect of an e-reader is that it requires you to find new things to put on your shelves. In addition, e-readers are superior to books because they are environmentally friendly. The average novel is about 300 pages long. So, if a novel is printed 1000 times, it will use 300,000 pieces of paper. That's a lot of paper! If there are about 80,000 pieces of paper in a tree, this means it takes almost 4 trees to make these 1000 books. Now, we know that the average bestseller sells about 20,000 copies per week. That means that it takes over 300 trees each month to sustain this rate. And for the super bestsellers, these figures increase dramatically. For example, the Harry Potter book series has sold over 450 million copies. That's about 2 million trees! Upon viewing these figures, it is not hard to grasp the severe impact of printed books on the environment. Since e-readers use no trees, they represent a significant amount of preservation in terms of the environment and its resources. Finally, e-readers are superior to books because they provide helpful reading tips and tools that printed books do not. The typical e-reader allows its user to customize letter size, font, and line spacing. It also allows highlighting and electronic bookmarking. Furthermore, it grants users the ability to get an overview of a book and then jump to a specific location based on that overview. While these are all nice features, perhaps the most helpful of all is the ability to get dictionary definitions at the touch of a finger. On even the most basic e-reader, users can conjure instant definitions without having to hunt through a physical dictionary. It is very useful.1.1 (a) What is an E-reader? (1) (b)How are E-readers superior to printed books? (1) (c) What are the different features of an E-reader? (2) (d) How is E-reader environment friendly? (1) (e) Do we need physical dictionary while using E-reader? (1) 1.2 Complete the following sentences:a) The average novel is about ……………. long. (1)b) E-reader makes handling large books such as …….. and ……….. a breeze. (1)1.3 Find the words in the passage which are similar in meaning to the following: (2)a) similar (para 1)b) higher in quality (para 2)c) factual (para 2)d) to modify something to suit a particular individual or task (para 3)Q2. Read the poem carefully. (5) Courage To Change It takes courage to change yourselfIt takes courage to reach out to someone?To admit that you can't do it by yourself.It takes courage to changeChange the way you looked at yourselfChange the way you react to situationsChange the way you view life itself.Change the way you look at yourselfRecognize that you are a good personRecognize that you have needs tooRecognize that you have feelings and that you hurt.Change the way you react to situationsLook at the other person's side, not just yoursLook at the whole picture - know that all is not as it seemsDon't prejudge because you don't want others to prejudge you.Change the way you view lifeLearn that you cannot control thingsTake chances, even when you are scaredRealize that life is an adventure - treat it as such.?On the basis of your reading, fill in the blanks below:It takes courage to admit that………………………………………………………. . (1)When you are scared you should………………………………… . (1)It is important to recognize that ……………………………………………………. . (1)We should not prejudge others because …………………………………………. . (1)In different situations before reacting we should …………………………… . (1)Q3. Read the passage given below and then answer the questions by choosing the correct options: (5) AntarcticaWhen you imagine the desert, you probably think of a very hot place covered with sand. Although this is a good description for many deserts, Earth’s largest desert is actually a very cold place covered with ice: Antarctica. In order for an area to be considered a desert, it must receive very little rainfall. More specifically, it must receive an average of less than ten inches of precipitation—which can be rain, sleet, hail, or snow—on the ground every year. Antarctica, the coldest place on earth, has an average temperature that usually falls below the freezing point. And because cold air holds less moisture than warm air, the air in Antarctica does not hold much moisture at all. This is evident in the low precipitation statistics recorded for Antarctica. For example, the central part of Antarctica receives an average of less than 2 inches of snow every year. The coastline of Antarctica receives a little bit more—between seven and eight inches a year. Because Antarctica gets so little precipitation every year, it is considered a desert. When precipitation falls in hot deserts, it quickly evaporates back into the atmosphere. The air over Antarctica is too cold to hold water vapor, so there is very little evaporation. Due to this low rate of evaporation, most of the snow that falls to the ground remains there permanently, eventually building up into thick ice sheets. Any snow that does not freeze into ice sheets becomes caught up in the strong winds that constantly blow over Antarctica. These snow-filled winds can make it look as if it is snowing. Even though snowfall is very rare there, blizzards are actually very common on Antarctica. Choose the correct option after reading the passage carefully:1) The main purpose of paragraph 1 is to A. accept a conclusion B. introduce an argument C. provide a brief history D. deny a common belief 2) The best title for this passage would be A. Earth’s Many Deserts B. Antarctica: The Coldest Place on Earth C. A Desert of Ice D. Unusual Blizzards 3) Africa’s Sahara Desert is the second-largest desert on earth. Based on the information in the passage, what characteristic must the Sahara share with Antarctica? A. low temperatures B. high temperatures C. frequent blizzards D. low precipitation4) As used in paragraph 2, which is the best definition for precipitation? A. moisture in the air that falls to the ground B. any type of weather event C. weather events that only happen in very cold areas D. a blizzard that occurs in areas with limited snowfall5) In paragraph 2 the author writes, "And because cold air holds less moisture than warm air, the air in Antarctica does not hold much moisture at all." Using this information, it can be understood that A. air in Africa holds more moisture than the air in Antarctica B. air surrounding a tropical island holds less moisture than the air in Antarctica C. air in the second floor of a house is typically warmer than air on the first floor D. air at the mountains is typically colder than the air at the beachSECTION-B (WRITING) (20 MARKS)Q4. Your school is organizing a Fete on a very large scale where students will get an opportunity to display their work. Food counters and Science Exhibit counters would also be there. The Principal has asked you to invite students and teachers to actively participate in it. You are Vijay/ Vijaya the Head boy/girl of Vivekanand Public School, Noida. Write a notice to invite the students to take part in the tour. Include all the relevant details. Do not use more than 50 words. (4)Q5. Your grandmother lives in a village and is quite unwell. Write an application to the Principal requesting her to grant you leave for three days to visit your ailing grandmother in not more than 120 words. You are Ravi/ Rakhi of Class-VI-F. (8)Q6. Our elders are a treasure house of knowledge and wisdom. They play a vital role in shaping up our lives. Write a paragraph on ‘Elders- Our Guiding Light’, with reference to Unit-2 of our Reader. ORA powerful person should not be guided by his Will. He should follow a righteous path. Write a paragraph on ‘Strength – A Bane or Boon’, with reference to Unit-3 of your Reader. (8)SECTION C –GRAMMAR (15 Marks)Q7. The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each of these lines. Write the incorrect word and the correction in your answer sheet against the correct blank number. The first one has been given as an example for you.(? x 6 = 3) Incorrect word Correct wordThe sun and the wind was equally proud was wereof their strength. They challenge each other (a) _____________ to see who was strong. They tested it in a (b) _____________passerby. The wind blew many hard. (c) _____________The more it blew the more a man (d) _____________drew his clothes tight round her. (e) _____________The sun, in its turning, shone so hot (f) _____________that the man took off all his clothes.Q8. Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentences. The first one has been done as an example. (1x3=3)working/ he/ been/has/ hard/veryHe has been working very hard.of its own/ beauty/ a/ has/ grasseyes/ is/ smooth/ it/ and soothing/ to thefor a/ is/ a soft/ child/ to play on/ it/ carpetQ9. Fill in the blanks with suitable determiners. (? x 6 = 3)(a) The sun sets in ……. West.(b) The players played as ……… united team.(c) He hasn’t seen …….. of these movies.(d) There is a ………. ink in the ink-pot.(e) I purchased …….. umbrella yesterday.(f) What ……… splendid view!.Q10. Fill in the blanks with suitable form of verb. (? x 6 = 3)(a) He …….. (go) for a walk everyday.(b) The P.M …….. (visit) the museum tomorrow.(c) It ……. (not rain) last week.(d) The earth ………. (rotate) on its axis.(e) She …….. (arrive) in a few minutes.(f) When I arrived at the station, my sister …… (wait) for me.Q11. Using appropriate prepositions fill in the blanks. (? x 6 = 3)(a) What is the capital ….. Japan?(b) Switch …… the fan, please.(c) We go to school …… bus.(d) He lived in England ……… ten years.(e) There is nothing ……. this box.(f) All the answers are given …….. the last page.SECTION D – LITERATURE (25 Marks)Q12. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: (4)“Don’t tell me of tomorrowThere is much to do today,That can never be accomplished,If we throw the hours away.”Name the poem and the poet.Which figure of speech has been used in the above lines?Mention is the rhyme scheme of the above lines.What is the poet referring to when he says, ‘if we throw the hours away’?Q13. Read the following lines and choose the correct option given below: (4)“I am sure that once on stage, I would give a brilliant performance”.Who said these lines to whom?Rupa to AnuAnu to RupaRupa to TeacherWhat quality the character shows by speaking these lines?ExcitementAnxiousnessConfidenceWhen were these lines spoken in the play?After the Annual Day FunctionDuring selectionBefore the arrival of teacherWere these lines proven to be correct by the end of the play?TrueFalseMaybeQ14. Answer all these questions in 30-40 words. (3*4=12)a. How did Rupa manage to bag the role of Hanuman?b. What all a modern man misses because of lack of time?c. Which career did Daddy finally choose for himself when he grew up and why?d. Based on your reading of the poem, ‘Today and Tomorrow’, write your views on how by utilizing our present moment, we can carve a successful future.Q15. Imagine yourself to be the white elephant’s mother. Write a diary entry expressing the problems you had to face while your son was in captivity. (80-100 words) (5) ORWrite a letter to your brother describing how because of your hectic schedule your life has are become mechanical and you are not able to pursue your passion. (Leisure) (80-100 words) (5) ................
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