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You are Aruna/Arjun C.C.A. incharge of St. Joseph's High School, Pune Cantt. You have read an advertisement by the National Tourist Corporation, offering excellent prices for group tours.
Write a letter to enquire about the following:
- Duration of tour
- Sight seeing itinerary
- Cost of package discount
- Mode of transport
- Destinations being offered
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Read the extract given below and attempt the questions that follow:
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Lomov: But you can see from the documents, honoured Natalya Stepanovna. Oxen Meadows, it’s true, were once the subject of dispute, but now everybody knows that they are mine. There’s nothing to argue about. You see my aunt’s grandmother gave the free use of these Meadows in perpetuity to the peasants of your father’s grandfather, in return for which they were to make bricks for her. The peasants belonging to your father’s grandfather had the free use of the Meadows for forty years, and had got into the habit of regarding them as their own when it happened that... Natalya: No, it isn't at all like that! Both grandfather and great grandfather reckoned that their land extended to Burnt Marsh- Which means Oxen Meadows were ours. I don't see what there is to argue about, its simply silly. |
- The subject of dispute was regarding ______. (1)
- free use of Meadows.
- making of bricks.
- peasants using Meadows.
- ownership of Meadows.
- Find the word from the extract which means 'continuance': (1)
- dispute
- perpetuity
- belonging
- reckoned
- Lomov's aunt's grandmother gave Oxen Meadows to Natalya's father's grandfather in lieu of ______. (1)
- According to Natalya why did Oxen Meadows belong to them? (1)
- Fill in the blank with ONE WORD only: (1)
The peasants had free use of Meadows for ______ years.
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Answer the following in about 40-50 words:
Why did the night after the rains turn sorrowful for Lencho?
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Describe the young seagull's first flight.
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Who are paders and why are they friends of children?
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How did Valli gather the details of the bus journey?
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Answer the following in about 100-120 words:
“As ripe fruits are in danger of falling early, so mortals when born are always in danger of death’. With this statement of the Buddha find out the moral values that Kisa Gotami learnt after the death of her child.
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Answer the following in about 100-120 words:
'No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background or his religion'. Do you agree? Elaborate on the basis of the chapter "Nelson Mandela - Long walk to freedom".
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Stakeholders associated with education of children are concerned about the poor reading habits of students today. There are multiple reasons for this disinterest in students. Academic pressure, technology and distraction, social media, parents don't read, children don't visit libraries, lack of leisure time are some of the reasons. As a concerned parent write a letter to the editor in about 100-120 words, expressing your concern. Suggest innovative ways in which children can be brought back to books. You are Sahil/Sushila.
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You are Aruna/Arjun C.C.A. incharge of St. Joseph's High School. You have read an advertisement in a newspaper regarding admission into a foreign languages institute.
Write a letter in about 100-120 words to the Director of the institute 'Lingua for All' making relevant inquires:
- Eligibility
- Duration of Course
- Time Schedule
- Fee Structure
- Faculty
- Placement
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Answer the following in about 40-50 words:
How did Valli save money to travel by bus?
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Today the ratio of car to house member is one is to one. This has led to parking issues in colonies. Cars are parked on the road which narrows road space leading to congestion.
You have read about incidents of short tempered brawls and physical violence in colonies because of lack of parking space. Write a letter to the editor of 'Times of India' in about 100-120 words, drawing attention to this problem and what measures can be taken to resolve the problem. You are Sharan/Sunita from Maya Nagar.
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You are Rita/Rahul, you purchased a T.V. set from Capital Electronics. However after a month the T.V. set stopped working properly. The volume could not be adjusted and the screen kept going dark.
Write a letter of complaint to the Manager of the store asking them to send a technician and if required replace the T.V. set since it was within warranty period.
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Answer the following in about 40-50 words:
Why did Valli spend her time all alone and what became her favourite pastime.
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Read the following extract and answer the questions:
| For the first twenty-four hours, Mijbil was neither hostile nor friendly; he was simply aloof and indifferent, choosing to sleep on the floor as far from my bed as possible. The second night Mijbil came on to my bed in the small hours and remained asleep in the crook of my knees until the servant brought tea in the morning, and during the day he began to lose his apathy and take a keen, much too keen, interest in his surroundings. I made a body-belt for him and took him on a lead to the bathroom, where for half an hour he went wild with joy in the water. |
- Which of the following is not a reason why Mijbil came onto Maxwell’s bed in the small hours? (1)
- He had started taking interest in his surroundings.
- He was becoming friendly with Maxwell.
- He wanted to play with Maxwell on his bed.
- He wanted to feel safe and not remain indifferent.
- Maxwell says that Mijbil was neither hostile nor friendly, he was simply aloof and indifferent for the first twenty-four hours. Give reasons in not more than 40 words. (2)
- Read the following descriptions (A) - (D) and identify which one correctly corresponds to the extract. (1)
- Owning a pet is tedious and needs commitment.
- A pet needs his own space and time to get adjusted to his owner’s environment.
- Maxwell decided to bring Mijbil because he was very sad to lose his dog.
- Maxwell and Mijbil loved travelling.
- Which characteristic trait of otters is revealed when Mijbil is taken to the bathroom? (1)
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Answer the following question in 40 – 50 words.
Nelson Mandela in his inauguration speech says, “We, who were outlaws not so long ago, have today been given the rare privilege to be host to the nations of the world on our own soil.”
What is the significance of this statement with reference to the political system that prevailed before this?
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The street lights of your locality are not functioning properly leaving stretches of dark/blind spots at night. Due to this problem, chain and mobile snatching incidents have increased.
Write a letter to the editor of a local daily, in about 120 words, expressing your concern at the situation and suggesting measures to resolve the problem and drawing attention of the concerned authorities. You are Tamay Saroha/Gauri Saroha of 709, Gold Apartments, Prem Vihar, Amar Nagar.
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As Sarla Mehta/Santosh Mehta of 983, Sterling Apartments, Vikas Nagar, you believe in the importance of staying fit and exercising. Your society does not have an open gym in the premises. Write a letter to the RWA of your society, in about 120 words, requesting them to set up an open gym in the garden area where residents can exercise, emphasizing upon the importance of staying fit and healthy.
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Answer the following question in 40 – 50 words.
What argument do Lomov and Natalya give over the superiority of their dogs, Guess and Squeezer? (The Proposal)
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Answer of the following question in 100–120 words:
Grief or sadness is an emotion natural to all types of loss or significant change. You have been asked to present an analysis of the approaches of Lencho and Kisa Gotami in dealing with their respective losses. Write this presentation draft including your insights, and comparing the approaches of both.
You may begin like this: One acknowledges that Lencho had unwavering faith in God whereas Kisa Gotami in her grief, believed that her son ______ however ______.
(Reference – A Letter to God and The Sermon at Benares).
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