KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA CHENANI SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT II,2015-16 SUBJECT: ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE MAX.MARKS : 70 CLASS : X TIME : 3 Hrs. SECTION A: READING (20 MARKS) SECTION B: WRITING SKILLS WITH GRAMMAR (25 MARKS) SECTION C: LITERATURE TEXTBOOK AND LONG READING TEXT (25 MARKS) General Instructions: a) All the questions are compulsory. b) You may attempt any section at a time. c) All the questions of that particular section must be attempted in the correct order. SECTION A (READING) Q1. Read the following passage and answer the questions: (8Marks) In this age of spiralling fuel costs and greenhouse emissions, any new way to reduce the environmental and economic burden associated with the use of fossil fuels is welcome. But back in 1950s, it was another story. It seems that industrial chemist John Andrews created a revolutionary additive for petrol. He claimed that once this product was added, ordinary tap water could be mixed with petrol and used to run the engine of a car. The mix of water, petrol and additive was, according to Andrews, was no less combustible than petrol alone. Now, if this were true, it means that the cost of a tank of petrol could be cut by more than half and pollution dramatically reduced. Navy officials, on hearing these claims, supposedly went to Andrew s laboratory to see a demonstration of the secret additive, but on arrival found the scientist missing and his laboratory ransacked. Andrews was never seen again. Stories circulated about how major oil companies were willing to go to any lengths to protect their products from the impact of alternative fuels----- lengths that might have included the abduction of Andrews and the destruction of his research data. That the case came to be dismissed in the first place has simply added fuel, so to speak, to the conspiracy. (1x8=8marks) a) Who was John Andrews? b) What did John Andrews create? C) what did he claim? d) How could the cost of petrol be cut down?
e) Why did navy officials go to Andrews s laboratory? f) What did navy officials see on reaching Andrew s laboratory? g) Find the words from the passage which means the same as the following: i) able to catch fire ii)involving great change (Q2) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow briefly: (12 Marks) The world s smallest dog, the Chihuahua or the Pocket Dog is barely 1 kg to 2 kg as an adult! The Chihuahua is named after a Mexican State, but its roots can be traced back to China. Today this breed is popular choice among the dog lovers world over and their popularity seems to be ever increasing. 2) The main advantage of this breed is that they need no particular exercise. They are quite satisfied with their walks within their house. Being small, however, does not mean that they are dull, on the contrary they are sharp, alert animals, very strong in character. They are good guard dogs due to their strong cords. They have an inherent curiosity that makes them want to know what goes on within the house. 3) For show purposes the maximum permissible weight is 0.9kg to 1.8 kg. Chihuahuas are of two types, the long coated and the smooth coated. The long coated ones have flat or slightly wavy coats. The smooth coated ones are soft textured and glossy in appearance. 4) They can be of any colour. Their heads are apple dome-shaped and in some animals, the frontal areas of the skull do not fuse! The nose is short and the ears are at an angle of 45 degrees to the head. The dogs are slightly longer than the tail and the tail is carried like a sickle that just touches the back. The body on the whole is compact and has a graceful appearance. Occasionally a tail-less dog is born but tail cropping is not an accepted practice. 5) Compared to other pups, they require little care, and only the long-haired variety needs grooming. They tend to exercise themselves within the confines of the house. This makes them prone to have overgrown nails that need regular clipping. As far as their diet is concerned, they could be fussy and choosy eaters, but then almost all toy breeds are so! They are intelligent and learn easily. 6) They are very active within the house and literally are burglar alarms. They are good with children and are loyal and devoted to the family. On the whole, the Chihuahua is quite a pet! At just six inches, it is bundle of energy. Most people are surprised seeing these animals and the general awareness of this breed is still low. However, just one hurdle remains. Because this is a pocket dog, it may pinch a few pockets.
Q (i) Read the following summary of the information given in the passage and fill in each of the spaces with one word only. (1/2 X 6= 3marks) The most popular variety of (a) -------- dogs today is Chihuahua. The (b) ------- size is its greatest attraction as an adult weighs just between 1 kg and 2 kg. A walk within the house gives them (c) -----------.Besides strength of character, they possess (d) --------- and alertness. They are always (e) --------- to know what is happening inside the house. Their strong vocal cord makes them (f) ------------ as burglar alarms. Q (ii) On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions as briefly as possible. (1x4=4 marks) (a) The two types of Chihuahua are distinguished on the basis of their coats 1 2 (b) The pocket dog is not only a show piece but a good guard as well because. (c) This breed is rapidly becoming more popular because these pups Q (iii) Below you can see some headings.choose the best heading for the paragraph indicated below: (1x2=2 mark) World s smallest dog Grooming & care Physical characteristics Ornamental pets Pet Appeal Reasons For Popularity Pocket Pinchers Varieties Of Chihuahua 1. Paragraph 4 2. Paragraph 6 Q (iv) Find words/phrases from the passage (para indicated) which mean the same as the following. (1x3=3marks) (a) intrinsic (para 2) (b) small and strong (para 4) (c) to astonish/to take unaware(para6) Section B: Writing and Grammar: 25 Marks Q.3 You are Dr. Nishant / Nisha. You came across the following information about the outbreak of Swine flu which effected the country for the last 2 months.you decided to write an article for The Daily Newspaper about the precautions to be taken to prevent it from
spreading in in about 100-120 words using ideas from the unit Health and Medicine and the given table. (5 marks) Hints: Place Number of lives taken 1. Chennai 8 2. Delhi 13 3. Bangalore 20 4. Pune 25 5.Kolkata 26 Q.4 a) Write a short story with the help of given clues: maid servant fall sick fails to go to Mrs. Verma s household goes to neighbour s house Mrs. Verma annoyed servant s reply the neighbour deduct salary for absence Mrs. Verma compassionate and speechless condemns the maid servant. Q5.Fill in the following gaps with appropriate words: (1/2x6=3Marks) The student feedback system at school(a)-----already begun(b)--------show results. A list of teachers (c)-----are innovative and make sure (d)-------- they engage with the students(e)----- been drawn up by them. Conversely the list also includes(f)--------names of teachers who are reserved. Q 6 The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each line. Write the incorrect word along with the correction. The first one is done for you as an example (1/2x8=4Marks) Incorrect Correct My favourite activity is climbed trees eg: Climbed Climbing Just out our house, there (a)...... is a mango tree who I love to (b)...... go up. It branches spread out, (c)...... so it is simple for climb up the tree (d)...... and could sit comfortably in (e)...... the fork for two branches (f)...... My mother tells me it is no (g)...... sensible for girls in climb trees (h)...... Q7. Look at the words and the phrases below. Rearrange them to form meaningful sentences. (1x3=3Marks) 1. that ancient Indians / with numbers / It is well known / were fascinated. 2. and the concept / The place value concept / our neighbourhood / of zero / in the decimal system / we use today / originated in / of numbers. 3. only a few / existed / at the beginning / settled communities / of the period.
Section C: Literature Textbook and Long Reading Text: (25 Marks) Q.8 Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct options. Attempt any one extract. (3 Marks) (A) All in a hot and copper sky, The bloody Sun, at noon, Right up above the mast did stand, No bigger than the Moon. a) How is the Sun different now from the Sun earlier? i. The sun is hot now but earlier the sun was glorious ii. The sun is glorious and red now but earlier the sun was hot iii. There is no Sun now only fog and mist iv. The Sun was large earlier but now it is small b) Why are the sailors unable to move at this moment? i. They are stuck in the land of ice and snow ii. They are unable to move because they were surrounded by icebergs iii. There is no breeze to help them sail. iv. The rotting vegetation does not allow them to sail. c) Name a poetic device used in the above lines. i. Repetition ii. Imagery iii. Simile iv. Metaphor OR CAESAR: And you are come in very happy time, (3 Marks) To bear my greeting to the senators And tell them that I will not come to-day: CALPURNIA: Say he is sick. a) Whom does Caesar greet in the first line? i. Antony
ii. iii. iv. Decius Brutus Brutus Antony b) What message does Caesar want to send to the senators? i. He will not come to the Senate. ii. He wants to greet the senators iii. He is afraid to move out of the house iv. He is sick c) What makes Caesar change his mind? i. He is feeling better ii. He wants to rejuvenate Rome and give it new blood iii. He is afraid of what the Senators will think of him. iv. The information that the Senators plan to give him a crown that day Q.9. Answer the following in about 50-60 words (4x2=8 marks) (a) What were the poet s views regarding the snake in the poem snake?? (b) Why does the narrator hesitate to be a partner of Laura Hinkle during the Ouija board party? (c) Who said, Et tu Brute? When were these words spoken? Why? (d) Give a short charatersketch of Patol Babu. Q.10. Give a short account of how Sebastian Shultz was stuck up in the game and how he was rescued. (120 to 150 words) OR What is the difference between the funeral speeches of Brutus and Mark Antony? Which one do you find more appealing and why? (4 marks) Q.11. What do we learn from the novel The Story of My Life. (10Marks) OR Give the character sketch of Miss. Sullivan.