Arts (English Medium) Class 12 - CBSE Important Questions

Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.

As soon as the teacher enters, she is greeted by her students. (Begin: No sooner….)

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She is so busy that she finds no time to entertain her friends. (Rewrite using ‘too’)

Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.

In spite of the very hot weather, Kevin stepped out to buy some bread. (Begin: Despite.…)

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Sheela will be selected for the competition only if she goes for the auditions. (Begin: Unless….)

Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.

I would rather eat fruit than a lot of unhealthy junk food. (Begin: I prefer….)

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The tree was cut down ruthlessly. (Begin: They…)

‘Nature may have tricks up her sleeve to check us if the chemists exploit her too greedily.’ Discuss.

What apprehensions does Ingram harbour regarding the contemporary film industry?

What does the author mean by ‘tremulations on ether’ and ‘the novel as a tremulation’?

How does D. H. Lawrence assert that the novel is a book that can touch the life of a whole man alive and that is why the novel matters?

Answer the following question in 30-40 words. 

What lesson is learnt by the tragic event at the end of the novel?

“Teenagers are never too young to teach others a thing or two - be it about technology or environment”. This is the topic on which Shirin/Sharad, the Head Girl/Head Boy of your school has to deliver a speech, during the morning assembly. Write the speech within the given word limit.

Recently your school held a Seminar on the Conservation of Water as a part of World Water Day celebrations. As the Head Boy/Head Girl of your school, who participated in the event, write a report for your school magazine in 120-150 words. You are Ravi/Ravina.

“The five Ss of sports training are stamina, speed, strength, skill, and spirit; but the greatest of these is spirit.” - Ken Doherty.
More lessons are learned on the sports field than in the classroom. Write a magazine article for your school magazine expressing your views in 120- 150 words.

"It's a dialogue, not a monologue, and some people don't understand that. Social media is more like a telephone than a television." - Amy Jo  Martin

Keeping the above quote in mind, discuss the pros and cons of social media pervading all parts of our life in form of an article for an e-journal in 120-150 words.

Failure is an inescapable part of life and critically important part of any successful life. Describe a transformative failure you faced and how it changed you.

The prerequisites of being a hero have undergone a huge change over the years. Describe in about 120-150 words what qualities do GEN Z admire and looks for when they envision their hero.

Mental illnesses affect 19% of the adult population, 46% of teenagers and 13% of children each year. However, only half of those affected receive treatment, often because of the stigma attached to mental health. Draft a speech discussing importance of mental health awareness and effective strategies to promote mental health.

Ways and means Inc. An organization engaged in personality development programmes, organized a leadership Training Workshop in your school recently. Write a report in about 150-200 words for a newspaper.

“What man calls civilization always results in deserts. Man is never on the square he uses up the fat and greenery of the earth. Each generation wastes a little more of the future with greed and lust for riches”- Don Marquis

With our modern awareness of ecology are we likely to make sufficient progress in conservation, or are we still in danger of damaging the earth beyond repair? Write a discursive essay discussing the issue being raised.