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ANNUAL EXAM (2018-19)ENGLISH (SET-A)Time-3 hrs CLASS-VI M.M.80General Instructions:This paper consists of four sections:Section A- Reading (20 marks)Section B- Writing (20 marks)Section C- Grammar(15 marks)Section D- Literature( 25 marks)This question paper has 15 questions.All the answers must be correctly numbered as in the question paper and written in the answer sheet provided to you.All questions are compulsory.__________________________________________________________________________________SECTION-A (READING) (20 Marks)1. Read the following passage carefully 10Marie was born in 1867 in Warsaw, Poland, where her father was a Professor of Physics. At an early age, she displayed a brilliant mind and a blithe personality. Her great exuberance for learning prompted her to continue with her studies after high school. She became disgruntled, however, when she learned that the university in Warsaw was closed to women. Determined to receive a higher education, she defiantly left Poland and in 1891 entered the Sorbonne, a French university, where she earned her master's degree and doctorate in physics.?Marie was fortunate to have studied at the Sorbonne with some of the greatest scientists of her day, one of whom was Pierre Curie. Marie and Pierre were married in 1895 and spent many productive years working together in the physics laboratory. A short time after they discovered radium, Pierre was killed by a horse-drawn wagon in 1906. Marie was stunned by this horrible misfortune and endured heartbreaking anguish. Despondently she recalled their close relationship and the joy that they had shared in scientific research. The fact that she had two young daughters to raise by herself greatly increased her distress.?Curie's feeling of desolation finally began to fade when she was asked to succeed her husband as a physics professor at the Sorbonne. She was the first woman to be given a professorship at the world-famous university. In 1911 she received the Nobel Prize in chemistry for isolating radium. Although Marie Curie eventually suffered a fatal illness from her long exposure to radium, she never became disillusioned about her work. Regardless of the consequences, she had dedicated herself to science and to revealing the mysteries of the physical world.1.1 Answer the following questions brieflyWhat prompted Marie to continue her studies? 1When and where did she get her master’s degree? 2Why was Marie fortunate to have studied in Sorbonne University? 1 Which misfortune had broken Marie’s heart? 1 Could she come out her distress?How? 2Mention two of her achievements. 11.2 Find the words from the passage which mean the same as the following: 1x2=2a. Angry or dissatisfied. (Para 1)b. Lucky (para 2)2 . Read the poem the carefully: When I wake in the early mistThe sun has hardly shownAnd everything is still asleepAnd I’m awake alone.The stars are faint and flickeringThe sun is new and shy.And all the world sleeps quietly.Except the sun and I And then the noises start The whirrs and huffs and humsThe birds peep out to find a worm. The mice squeak out for crumbsThe calf moos out to find the cowAnd taste the morning airAnd everything is wide awakeAnd running everywhere.The dew has driedThe fields are warmThe day is loud and brightAnd I’m the one who woke the sunAnd kissed the stars goodnight.Fill in the blanks with one word or a phrase from the poem only to complete the passage given below: (1X5=5) When the poet wakes up early everything is still (a)___________.The stars are (b)__________ when Sun has hardly shone. The noises start after sometime ,the birds (c) _______ to find a new worm. (d)_________ squeak out for crumbs. It is the poet who wishes ( e) ____________ to the stars.3. Read the following passage carefully:Our ancestors had great difficulty in getting books. Now, our difficulty is what to read. There are books and books but our hours of reading are very few. Therefore, choice becomes essential. We should be very careful about what we read. There are books which poison our lives by suggesting evils. We should keep them at arm’s length. We should read only those books which have stood the test of time. Such books are our great classics like the Ramayana and the Gita. They contain the wisdom of our sages and saints. They have appealed mankind from generation to generation. Reading of such books has ennobling influence on our mind and character. It gives us spiritual enjoyment. These books give us instruction with entertainment. They represent our ancient culture. They set before us high ideals to follow. They are our best friends, best guides and the best treasure.On the basis of your reading of the passage, attempt the following questions:Should we be selective about the books we read? Why/ why not? 2What type of books should we read? 1Why should we read books like the Ramayana and The Gita? 1Books are our best friends, best guides . Elaborate. 1SECTION-B (WRITING) (20 Marks)You are Reema/Ritik of M.B High?School, Mumbai. You have been asked to inform students of class VI and VII?about an Inter School Dramatics Competition. Draft a notice for the students’ Notice board with all the required details in not more than 50 words. Put the notice in a box. 4ORThe following is a telephonic conversation between Venkat and his sister Veena. As Venkat’s sister has to leave for her dance classes, she leaves a message for her mother. Write the message in not more than 50 words.?Venkat:?Can I speak to mom?Veena: She has gone outVenkat: I have to stay in school for a Science practical exam. Please tell her that I will be back home late in the evening after the exam. Also tell her not to cook lunch for me. Veena: I will.Venkat: Thanks.You are Garima / Gaurav living in a hostel. Write a letter to your mother about your daily routine. (120 to 150 words)8It is said that school time is the best time in one’s life. It is a place where students not only get education but also learn values which enable them to become a responsible citizen. Taking hints from the Unit ‘Thrill in School life’ of your English Reader and using your own ideas, write a speech to be delivered by you in the morning assembly on ‘Values and qualities we should inculcate in ourselves to make the society a better place to live in. (Word limit :120-150) 8ORCo-curricular activities or performing arts provide opportunities to develop skills needed both in life and at work. Taking ideas from the Unit ‘Performing Arts’ of your English Reader and using your own ideas, write a speech to be delivered by you in the morning assembly on ‘Importance of Performing Arts in student’s life’. (Word limit : 120-150)Section –C (GRAMMAR) (15 Marks)Fill in the blanks with appropriate modals: ? x 6 = 3The boys …………….. practice hard if they want to win the competition.?“……………….. I have a piece of cake, please?” I asked.?The little boy ………………..?speak very well.?We didn’t have a car before. Now that we have a car, we ………………..drive to many places.?You ………………..?keep the scissors away from the baby.?You ………………..?go home if you have completed your work.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 numbers. The first one has been done for you. ? x 6 = 3You will have your hair cut very short in the??? e.g. ? will ? ? ? ? ? ?mustfirst month. After that you might grow it ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (a)………. ? ?……….longer but it shall never touch your collar. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?(b)………. ? ? ? ? ?……….Your uniform should be neat but clean too. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?(c)………. ? ? ? ? ? ……….A student is expect to be neat and clean. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (d)………. ? ? ? ? ……….He should be discipline and punctual too. (e) ……… ……....A student needed to be sincere as well. (f) ……….. ……….Look at the words /phrases given below. Rearrange them into meaningful sentences: 1x3=3? is it/that/attracts/so many/to it/about/prayers/people/what?What is it that prayers attract so many people to it?a. ?? offer/peace/of hope/and/of/mind/a lot/prayers.b.??? anything/faith/they give/to believe/can/that/happen/you.c.? ought/with/honest/heart/offered/ prayers/to/beChange the following sentences into passive. 1x3=3a. I will keep it.b. I have sown mustard in that bed.c. She bought six mangoes.Fill in the blanks with appropriate determiners: ? x 6 = 3Thank you very much for ______ letter.__________ coat is this?It’s very easy. __________ child can do it.d. A woman was lifted to safety by ______________ helicopterA man climbing nearby saw __________ accident.We ate _________thefoodSection – D (Literature) (25 Marks)Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:We shall set up schools – all sacred temples for usAnd proudly thump our shoulders and utterThe name of this land of ours, Bharat.Name the poem and the poet of the above extract. 1Name the poetic device used in line 1. 1Who are ‘we’ in the lines? 1Why are schools mentioned as sacred temples? 1Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:‘The moment I looked at my table, I was aware that someone had reached my papers.’Who is the speaker of the above line? 1Who is he speaking to?1How did the speaker draw the above conclusion?2Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words each.2x6=12a. What, according to Gandhi ji, is the purest type of repentance?b. How did the family members react to Attila’s disappearance?c. What does the speaker miss because of the lack of time in the poem ‘Leisure?’d.Why did Holmes ask all the three students to give him a pencil?e. How can we command the present?f. Confessing one’s mistake to one’s parents needs great mental strength. Would you describe Gandhiji as a brave boy? (My Experiments with Truth)Imagine that you are youngman’s father. You disgraced your youngest son to leave home as you trusted your elder sons’ words. Write a letter to your friend expressing your guilt on realizing the truth and also, how you would mend your action now. (80-100 words)5ORYou are Attila . Write a diary entry describing your feelings on being appreciated by the people for catching the burglar. (80-100 words)ANNUAL EXAM (2018-19)ENGLISH (SET-B)Time-3 hrs CLASS-VI M.M.80General Instructions:This paper consists of four sections:Section A- Reading (20 marks)Section B- Writing (20 marks)Section C- Grammar(15 marks)Section D- Literature( 25 marks)This question paper has 15 questions.All the answers must be correctly numbered as in the question paper and written in the answer sheet provided to you.All questions are compulsory.__________________________________________________________________________________SECTION-A (READING) (20 Marks)Read the following passage carefully Long, long ago, in a big forest, there were many trees. Among the cluster of trees, there was a very tall pine tree. He was so tall that he could talk to the stars in the sky. He could easily look over the heads of the other trees. One day late in the evening, the pine tree saw a ragged, skinny girl approaching him. He could see her only because of his height. The little girl was in tears. The pine tree bent as much as he could and asked her : “What is the matter ? Why are you crying ?”The little girl, still sobbing, replied, “I was gathering flowers for a garland for goddess Durga, who I believe, would help my parents to overcome their poverty and I have lost my way”. The pine tree said to the little girl, “It is late in the evening. It will not be possible for you to return to your house, which is at the other end of the forest. Sleep for the night at this place.” The pine tree pointed out to an open cave-like place under him. The little girl was frightened of wild animals. The girl quickly crept into the cave-like place. The pine tree was happy and pleased with himself. He stood like a soldier guarding the place. The little girl woke up in the morning and was amazed to see the pine tree standing guard outside the cave. Then her gaze travelled to the heap of flowers that she had gathered the previous night. The flowers lay withering on the ground. The pine tree understood what was going on in the girl’s mind. He wrapped his branches around the nearby flower trees and shook them gently. The little girl’s eyes brightened. But a great surprise awaited her. The pine tree brought out a bag full of gold coins which had been lying for years in the hole in its trunk and gave it to the girl. With teary eyes she thanked her benefactor and went away.Answer the following questions brieflyWhy was the girl crying ? 1 Where did the pine tree want the little girl to sleep for the night ? 1Why was the pine tree happy? 1Why was the little girl disappointed when she looked at the flowers ? 1What did the tree do to make her happy? 1Was the little girl grateful to the pine tree? 1What lesson does this short story teach us? 2Find the words from the passage which mean the same as the following: 1x2=2a. Shabby or unkempt (Para 1)b. Shocked (Para 3)2. Read the poem carefully and answer the following questions:I lay in sorrow deep distressed:My grief a proud man heard,His looks were cold, he gave me gold.But not a kindly word.My sorrow passed I paid him back The gold he gave to me,Then stood erect and spoke my thanks And blessed his charity.I lay in want and grief, and pain A poor man passed my way He bound my head, he gave me bread;He watched me night and day;How shall I pay him back again for all he did to me?Oh, gold is great, but greater far is heavenly sympathy.—Charles MackayFill in the blanks with one word or a phrase from the poem only to complete the passage given below: (1X5=5) One day the poet was in (a)________.The proud rich man offered the poet (b)_________ but not (c)__________. A (d) ___________ gave him bread and took care of him day and night. The poet realized that the poor man’s sympathy is (e) __________ than the gold.3. Read the following passage carefully:Garbage is a great environment hazard. It comes from various sources—used paper, tiffin packing’s, plastic bags, ice-cream wrappers, bottle caps, fallen leaves from trees and many more. Garbage makes the premises ugly, unkempt and breeds diseases.A lot of trash that is thrown away contain material that can be recycled and reused such as paper, metals and glass which can be sent to the nearest recycling centre or disposed of to the junk dealer. It also contains organic matter such as leaves which can enrich soil fertility. A compost pit can be made at a convenient location where the refuse can be placed with layers of soil and an occasional sprinkling of water. This would help decomposition to make valuable fertilizer. This would also prevent pollution that is usually caused by burning such organic waste.On the basis of your reading of the passage, attempt the following questions:Where does garbage originate from? 1Why should the disposed material be sent to recycling centre?1How can fertilizer be made?1Do you agree with the statement: Garbage is a greatenvironment hazard? Why/why not? 2 Section-B (Writing) (15 Marks)You are Ram / Rani of Carmel School, Shornur. Write a notice to be put up on the school notice board regarding the Annual Singing Competition in your school with all required details in not more than 50 words. Put the notice in a box. 4ORRead the following telephonic conversation between Rahul and Sonu. Sonu is about to leave the home for school and will not be able to meet her brother Mohit. She leaves a message for him.Write the message in about 50 words.Rahul: Hello, Can I speak to Mohit please?Sonu: He is not at home. I’m his sister .Would you like to leave a message for him?Rahul: I’m his friend Rahul. Kindly tell him that tomorrow we are going to Pragati Maidan as a book-fair is held there. In case he is interested, tell him to call me in the evening.Sonu: Sure.Write a letter to your younger brother who has grown very weak. Suggest ways how he can improve his health. (120-150 words) 8 The era of cut throat competition hardly leaves children with any leisure to pursue their interests , hobbies etc. In the wake of such scenario ,vacation is the best time to explore hidden talents or learn something new. Taking hints from Unit ‘Vacation Time’ and using your own ideas ,write a speech to be delivered by you in the morning assembly on ‘How Students can Utilize the Vacation Productively’ (Word limit :120-150) 8 ORUps and downs are part and parcel of life. It is essential to possess such values that help us brave the odds of life. Taking ideas from Unit ‘Tinsel World’and using your own ideas write a speech to be delivered by you in the morning assembly on ‘Qualities We Should Adopt to Overcome Difficult Situation’. (Word limit :120-150) Section –C (GRAMMAR) (15 Marks)Fill in the blanks with appropriate modals: ? x 6 = 3Don’t listen to everything he says. He ………………..?be wrong.?You are late. You ………………..hurry. We-----not play with electricity. Government -----change pattern of exam. I-----not help as I had no money. You-----go wherever you likeThe 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 numbers. The first one has been done for you. ? x 6 = 3 Incorrect CorrectFlamingoes flock in Kachch every year.intoIt come there from various parts of the(a)…………..…………..world a year to breed. Flamingo city(b) …………..…………..is a island situated in the middle of the(c) …………..…………..Rana of Kachch, known to the biggest(d) …………..…………..breeding ground for Flamingoes, and today(e) …………..…………..it is a stream in bodies of hundreds of chicks.(f) …………..…………..Look at the words /phrases given below. Rearrange them into meaningful sentences. 1x3=3?really / games and sports / true education / are / for / essentialGames and sports are really essential for true education. Person / make / look / a / active / gamesevening / dullness / all / an hour’s / removes / play / in the in players / develop / and / games / co-operation / a team-spiritChange the following sentences into passive. 1x3=3They took him to the hospital.I have sent the reportI will buy the tickets for your return journeyFill in the blanks with appropriate determiners: ? x 6 = 3I used my shoe as ————————- hammer.Have you fed ————————- dogs?There are ———————– children in the garden.Who invented ———————– radio?Have you got ------------------English books I could borrow?"My friend wants to become ------------- ideal studentSection – D (Literature) (25 Marks)Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:Long branches stretch the armsReach out with their wooden fingersYears drift by, fall like leavesFrom green to yellow then back to greenName the poem and the poet of the above extract. 1Name the poetic device used in line 3. 1What do ‘wooden fingers’ refer to? 1What does the poet want to convey through these lines? 1Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:‘When I saw the gloves, I recognized these as Gilchrist’s and wanted to save him.’Who is the speaker of the above line? 1Why did the speaker want to save Gilchrist? 1How did the speaker help Gilchrist? 2Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words each. 2x6=12a. Why did the family buy Attila?b. How did the youngman save the buck and the jackal?c. What made Gandhiji feel ashamed of himself during his visit to South Africa?d. Why should we not put off any work/good deed till tomorrow?e. What was Attila’s attitude towards strangers?f. The phrase ‘no time ’has been repeated in the poem ‘Leisure’. Why has it been repeated? Imagine that you are Gandhiji . Write a letter to your friend describing some inspiring incidents of your life and values you imbibed from them. (80-100 words) 5ORImagine that you are youngman. Write a diary entry describing your feelings after conquering the princess. (80-100 words) ................
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