HSC Science Class 11 - Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Question Bank Solutions for English

Listen to the passage read out aloud by the teacher or played on a recorder and answer the questions that follow.

Listen to the views of a leading economist R. Azhagarasan about EMI in an interview.
We live in a world where everyone likes to lead a comfortable and luxurious life, though our salaries are not enough to meet our needs. In such a situation, the EMI seems to be the only option. It helps people pay for the expensive things, they have purchased, in parts as installments. It gives monetary power to buy expensive things beyond the capacity of a common man. Otherwise, many people will never be able to buy such things. This proves beneficial for people in purchasing a house and other essential appliances and accessories.

It also has some negative unavoidable results. If people are not able to pay EMI on time, they have to keep on paying the loan amount for years together with interest. If people are not able to pay EMI on time, they may face serious problems such as the penalty for default, repossession of the purchased items, and might even be subjected to legal actions. Moreover, people may have the tendency to buy things that are not at all necessary, paying EMIs over a longer period of time. This may lead them into never ending debts. Hence, people should learn to spend within their means.

i. The speaker says that our income is sufficient to meet our needs. Is it true or false?

ii. EMI is the only ______for people who buy very expensive things.

1. consolation
2. setback
3. option
4. debt

iii. One is able to buy costly things with ______power offered by EMI.

1. physical
2. withstanding
3. honorary
4. monetary

iv. If people fail to pay EMIs, they may be subjected to ______.

1. expulsion
2. high pressure
3. legal action
4. dejection

v. People should learn to spend ______their means.

1. within
2. beyond
3. above
4. beneath

Speaking Activity

Based on your understanding of the play ‘The Never – Never Nest’, organise a classroom debate on the topic: ‘Is Equated Monthly Instalment Scheme - a boon or bane to middle-class families?’

Write compound words using the pictures.

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Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the need to wear seat belts while driving

Write a letter to the Commissioner of the Corporation complaining about the sanitary conditions of the streets in your locality.

Write a letter to a sports company ordering sports items for the Physical Education Department of your school.

Write a letter to the Chief Reservation Supervisor of Railways requesting him to grant concession for your educational tour.

Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.

Writing Task

Aunt Jane was shocked to see the life of Jack and Jill during her visit to their place. Put yourself in the place of Aunt Jane and write a letter to the couple advising them not to spend beyond their means. Make more suggestions to enable them lead a debt-free life.

Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.

Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.

Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.

Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.

Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.

Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.

Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.

Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.

Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.

Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.