Arts (English Medium) Class 12 - CBSE Important Questions for English Core

The prose selections, Deep Water and Indigo, bring out the importance of overcoming fear, in order to be able to lead our lives successfully.

Imagine yourself to be a motivational speaker who has to address high school students. Write this address in 120 – 150 words elaborating on occurrences from the two texts to inspire your audience and to convince them about the importance of overcoming fear.

You may begin like this …

Good morning, students!

We all know what it’s like to be afraid. Fear is our body’s natural response to a perceived threat or danger. But when …

‘Their mother sighed.

Sophie watched her back stooped over the sink and wondered at the incongruity of the delicate bow which fastened her apron strings.’

The prose selection, Going Places includes this telling comment about Sophie’s mother.

In Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers, we are told that -
‘The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band
Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer’s Hand.’

Imagine a conversation between Sophie’s mother and Aunt Jennifer. Create this exchange with reference to the two extracts given above.

You may begin the conversation like this …

Sophie’s mother: Your embroidery is so beautiful. Do you love tigers?

On returning home, Tishani Doshi writes her thoughts reflecting on how her decision to enrol for the Students on Ice programme has been the single most important decision of her life that has completely transformed her.

Imagine yourself to be Tishani and express these thoughts.

You may begin like this:

I can’t thank my stars enough for having cashed in on the opportunity of........

The construction sector is believed to be quite hazardous and has the maximum number of fatal work injuries. A safety fair was organised by ‘Building Safely’, an NGO in Mysuru, Karnataka with the overarching theme pertaining to the importance of worker safety in construction zones. You were asked to cover this event as the junior correspondent of a local daily. Write a report covering this event in about 120-150 words. Support your ideas with outline cues given below, to craft your newspaper report.

St. Joseph School, Dehradun is celebrating 'World Disability Day' on December 3^rd, 2022. The Minister of Social Welfare, Dr. Sudha Menon has consented to be the Chief Guest. Draft an invitation for the event to be sent to parents and other guests in about 50 words.

Mr. and Mrs. Agarwal of Pushp Farms, Kolkata, are hosting a party on the occasion of the twenty-first birthday of their daughter, Vinita. Write a letter of invitation to Sonakshi, their niece, giving details of the date, time and venue in about 50 words.

You are Chitra/Chetan Deshpande, residing at Akash Nagar, Agra. You come across the following classified advertisement in the newspaper. Write a letter, in about 120-150 words, applying for the position of a computer teacher at Sunrise Global School, Agra.

You are Muskaan/Mohit. Mr. and Mrs. Vaz have invited you to the engagement ceremony of their daughter Jane, on Sunday, February 14 at 6:30 p.m. at their residence, Tulsi Apartments, Evershine Nagar, Mumbai. Draft a letter of reply in about 50 words, accepting the invitation.

Interact, the student wing of the Rotary Club, organised a 3 day 'He For She' conclave (a campaign for gender equality) in Nav Nirman International School, Nashik. The initiative was appreciated by the chief guest, the US Ambassador Mr. Mark Shaw in his address to the students. You are Shiv/Shivika, staff reporter for The Hindustan Daily. Write a report for the newspaper in 120-150 words including details of activities such as the commendable work by the interns in organising the conclave, workshops and panel discussions, cultural programme, dignitaries present etc.

You are a student of Chandrayan Public School, Mirzapur. The school is holding its Annual Function on September 8, 2022. The Education Minister of State Mr. Chetak Singh has consented to be the Chief Guest. Design an invitation card to be sent to parents and other invites. Mention necessary details of date, time & venue. Do not exceed 50 words.

India Public School, Mumbai, has given an advertisement in The Times of India for recruitment of a Dance teacher.

Write a letter of application along with a detailed bio-data for the above post in 120-150 words. Invent necessary details. You are Ankit/Amrita, Dilkush Road, Sakinaka, Mumbai.

Some students of the senior wing of Nav Vihar Public School, Coimbatore have collectively authored a book 'Life in a Boarding school'. The book was released by Smita Das, a renowned writer. This was followed by book reading, a question and answer session and a short play adaptation. You are Ankit/Ankita, a student editor for the school magazine, 'Perspectives'. Write a report in 120-150 word on the event mentioning date, participants, activities and response of participants.

Mr. and Mrs. Dhanraj of Apple tree Orchard, Nainital, are hosting a party on the occasion of the 21st birthday of their son, Vineet. Draft an invitation card giving details of the date, time and venue.

You are Samanvay/Sanvi. You came across the following advertisment in a national daily. Write an application in response to the advertisement.

You are Akshat/Akshita working as a news correspondent for the 'The Morning Star' at Mumbai. You are invited by the organizer to cover the much-awaited programme on the legendary singer- Lata Mangeshkar. Playback singers from Bollywood sang many of her memorable songs. Smt. Kala Choudhary, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting was the Chief Guest for the occasion. Write a report for the newspaper in 120-150 words mentioning date, time, venue, participants and audience response.

Vikrant Public School, Patiala is celebrating its Annual Prize Distribution Function on 14th August. Dr. Akhil Raj, renowned author is the Chief Guest for the occasion. Draft an invitation card in not more than 50 words to be sent to the parents and guests mentioning date, time & venue.

Nav Vlhar Public School, Lucknow has advertised in "The Morning Star' for the post of a Physical Education teacher. Apply for the same giving detailed bio-data. Invent necessary details. You Are Varun/Vibha of 12 Mall Road, Lucknow.

You are Parvi/Parinay, special correspondent for The Times of India. You attended a programme organized by the Rotary Club of your district on 'Increasing need for Retirement Homes'. Mr. Rajesh Kher, The Chairman of Twilight Homes was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The programme included a question and answer session followed by poster making, group discussions and a short play written and directed by students. Write a newspaper report on the programme in 120-150 words mentioning date, time, venue activities and response of participants.

Answer in about 50 words.

Bali High Public School has recently created CureGreen, a dedicated area for local medicinal herbs and shrubs, adjacent to the flower garden, on campus. As Rachel Tiwari, Captain of the Eco-Club, draft a notice for the school notice board, informing students of classes XI-XII, about a guided walk through CureGreen, post assembly, on Friday, 10 July. Invite care-giver applications, for CureGreen.

Answer in about 50 words.

You are the Secretary of the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme, Jastinapur, Sector D-3 Society. Draft a notice for the Society notice board, informing residents about the change of personnel, Head Security, Gate 2 and share necessary details. Also, include the news of installation of the much awaited security camera, on the Eastern periphery of the Society.