KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA NEHU, SHILLONG

MODEL PAPER 2017-18

ENGLISH CLASS VII

Time : 3 Hours Max, Marks : 80

General instructions:

1. This paper is divided into THREE sections: Section A (Reading) - 20 Marks Section B (Writing & Grammar) - 30 Marks Section C (Literature) - 30 Marks

SECTION — A (REAM - N6)

I. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow- (1 x 12=12)

1 Online social networking is becoming incredibly popular day by day. It attractsmillions of Internet users every day since social networking sites such as Facebook, Friendster and MySpace can be used to serve many purposes. One of the most famous social networking sites is Facebook as proven by statistics. in a report by Alexa.com, a web information company based in the United Stales. Facebook ranks first among the 100 top sites surfed by Malaysians. There are several advantages of online networking inclusive of cost, credibility and connectivity, but it is time consuming!

2. Using online social networking is the best way to communicate with people in theworld since it is cheap. In a social networking site, an entrepreneur can scout out potential customers and target markets with just a few clicks online which cost less and adds a boost to conventional advertisements and promotional strategies. For example, a film producer spends thousands of rupees to produce an advertisement about his movie. Then he spends a lot more to advertise his movie on television.

However,

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the advertise

ment can be

advertise

a minimal cost. It will also allow him t

o get immediate feedback and comments which can be tre

mendous.

3. For personal users, social networking sites can be used to keep friends, relatives close. By posting a status

on Facebook wall, friend who are studying in Melbourne, for example will know what you are doing in India without incurring any cost. Thi

s is much cheaper than making a phone call which can be more expensive. If there are photos to be shared with friends, you can just uplo

ad tem and then tag your friends no matter where they are. They will receive immediate notification of the uploading. So this saves you from prin

ting photos and mailing them to your friends. Further, it may take weeks for photos to reach your friends overseas through mail. Thus wit

h online networking, you do not have to spend a lot of money to keep in touch with friends and relatives.

4. In business, gaining customers’

trust is very important. That is why many companies, no matter how big or small, have created a social network page to make

sure they can post information about their products or answer queries as long as you do not push your customer to aggressively, you will do well

only.

5. Having an online social network account also helps you build new connection. You become friends with people who have other friends. You may get con

nected virtually with friends of friends by searching your friends' lists

6. However, being an online social networking user would just be a waste of time if

you are not into technology. This is because you have to become an active member of the community and spend a lot of time building up your reputation. The purpose

of social networking is to enjoy and have fun whether you are doing for business or for other purposes.

7.

personal users, being online on social networking sites

without discipline and

control can create problems. According t

o studies conducted by researchers in the United

States, users who do not control their online acti

vities, especially on social networking sites ge

t addicted to these social networking sites.

He

nce a member might neglect her children and house

hold chores or school-going children to complet

e their homework all because they want to be onlin

e, 'update' their status on the Facebook wall a

nd comment on others' status.

In conclusion, it is up to you to consider whether you would like or dislike being a user ofonline socialr networking sites by weighing the pros and cons of online social networking.

1.1 Choose the most appropriate option- (2x4=8)

i.Online social networking k becoming incredibly popular day by daybecausea.it is time consumingb.i t i s c o s t l y

c, it serves many purposesd. Malaysians use it

ii How a film maker can take the benefit of social networking sites?a.in asking others to give moneyb.in earning money by showing the movie on itc. in promoting and advertising his film at a minimal cost

d. in making his film

iiii We can keep distant friends and relatives close by using socialnetworking site asa, we can share photosb_ we can contact them through photos and status updates easilyc_ it takes weeks for the photos to reach them.d_ it is difficult to contact them on phone

iv Many companies have created a social network pagea. to attract customersb. to tell how big their company is

c, to inform the people about their products and also to answer theirqueries

d.to push the customers too aggressively

v

1.2 Answer the knowing questions in brief- 2x4=8

1. What did Alexa.com say in its report?

ii. What are the advantages of marketing a product using onlinenetworking sites?

Ill How social networking would be a waste of time if you are notin technology?

iv. Based on the passage, what will happen if a person does not control the usage of online social networking sites?

1.3 Find the words which mean- 2x2=4ri very great in amount

a.entrepreneurb.conven t iona lc. t r e me n d o u s

d.strategy

ii physically and mentally dependent on a particular substance a, addictedh_ neglectc . h o u s e h o l dd . researchers

Section –B Writing and Grammar 30 Marks

.3. Given below, is the profile of Subhash Chandra Bose, the famous freedom

fighter. Complete his Bio-sketch with the help of the clues given below.

Birth: In Cuttack. January 23. 1897

Education: Graduation from ? Presidency College, Calcutta.

Struggle for freedom; Non-cooperation Movement led by Gandhiji, but differences with Gandhiji, became the President of the Congress in 1937. formed new party called Forward Block

Escape to Germany: after eluding the British Police

Indian National Army: Went to Japan. founded INA which fought against the British

Death: Presumed to have died in an air crash in 1945

BIO-SKETCH

Subhash Chandra Bose (i) ________________________, on January 23. 1897. He graduatedfront the famous Presidency college Kolkata. Then he went to England to qualifyfor I.C.S. When he returned to India, he (ii)__________ led byGandhiji, though he did not agree with him on the use of non-violence. He became the President of the Congress in 1937.

Later, he quit the Congress to (iii) _________________ .He (iv) _____________ by eluding the British police. from there he went to Japan, founded the Indian National Army which

fought against the British. He is presumed to have died in an air crash in 1945.

4.Write a paragraph on the topic : 5

Importance of trees in protecting our environment

-I.

5. 5 Read the lines given below and continue the story in about 120-150 words.(8 marks)

In a small village there was a farmer who owned an old donkey that used to carry grains and other farming related stuff for the farmer. One day the donkey fell into awell………….

6. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: 3

I. The table is lying ___ two chairs.II. The leaves of trees fall ___ in autumn.

III. The farmer tied the cow ___ a rope.

7. complete the following sentences using the appropriate determiners3

I. Our garden looks awful this summer. There are too ___ weed. (much/many)II.They say ___ knowledge is a dangerous thing. (a little/little/the little)

III. She earns ___ money than I do. (less/fewer)

8. Fill in the blanks with appropriate verb forms given in the bracket: 3

I. Sara usually ___ (put) on black shoes but now she ___ (wear) white trainers.

II. The hunter ___ (fire) as the lion ___ (roar) loudly.III. Children ___ (play) in the park daily but they ___ (play) on the road.

9.Add ‘-ly’ to the underlined word in each sentence and rewrite the sentence s ---4 i) She drew the picture in a creative manner. ii) It is obvious that the work has not been done in a proper way. iii) The job can be completed within a week in an easy way. iv) She recited the poem in a cheerful manner.

Section –C (Literature) 30 Marks10.Read the lines and choose the correct option for each question : 4

“Fall?” scoffed Dad.

A climber like me ?Child’s play, this is ?You wait and see ?He got out the ladderFrom the garden shedIt slipped. He landedIn the flower bed.

1.The father was dead sure of hisa)managerial skill b)climbing skill c)artistic skill d)artful skill2.Father brought-------- from the shed.a)a rope b)food c)a ladder d)all the above3.Dad’s climbing trial wasa)a mockery b)cancelled c)dangerous d)a failure4.The plan followed by Dad in the above lines isa)Plan A b)Plan B c)Plan C d) None of the above

11.Read the lines from the text and answer the questions that follow : 4 I said to him what an experienced friend of mine told me : “If anything goes wrong

with your gear-case, sell the machine and buy a new one, it comes cheaper.

“People talk like that who understand nothing about machines. Nothing is easier than taking off the gear-case.”

a) Who is the first speaker ?

b) Who is the speaker of the second statement ?

c) Did the second speaker listen to the advice given ? What did he do?

d) What happened to the screws ?

12.Answer any six of the following questions : 2x6=12

a) Why did the king want to know the answers to three questions ?

b) On getting a gift of chappals, the beggar vanished in a minute. Why ?

c) What three things did Gopal do before he went to buy hilsa fish ?

d) Why does Maya think that Mr. Nath is a crook ? Who does she say the Sunday

visitor is ?

e) What happens to the volunteer who swallows the four drops of the new

invention? What is the name of the invention ?

f) What are the three main ways to put out the fire ?Why should you not pour water

on an electrical fire ?

g) Why did the author order so many pairs of boots ? Did he really need them ?

13. Answer any five questions : 2x5=10

a) Mention three things we can learn from the “tiny teacher”. Give reason for

choosing these items.

b) Finding good twigs for Kari took a long time. Why?

c) There was a sudden and wonderful change in Soapy’s soul. What brought

about the change in Soapy ?

d) Why did Chandni refuse to join the group of wild goats ?

e) Why did the stranger buy the doves and freed them as well ?

f) Name some stick and ball games that you have witnessed or heard of ?

The h.u.nter tip.Children (p1-5

nic table i5 two chain._

ii. The leaves of trees fall ________ in autumn

Thc fai-rrier tied tilv rope.

7 Complete 'he foilowing uNilig appropriate determiners.. ( 1 x3=:.

Our garden look.s awful this amnia. Mac arc to weed (much many)

ii. They Say knowledge r dangrrou.s thing. (link' a little./ the little)Mei cams ............................Emmy than I do. (lc.ss fewer)

K. Fill ill the blanks with appropriate tense /verb form given in bracket -1.112m6--.

1, Sera usuAlly ______________o n b l a c k s h o t s b u t p o w s i (wear, whin rrainv-s.

fire) as the bun (roaEri

plavl. in the park daily but they______on the roa.d today.

9. One sicord has been omitted in es cry line against which there is a blank. rithe word corning before and alter the place where you are inserting the wo along with the Milwer. Underline the answer (11/2x6=Aceordin to the Bible. Noah saw 0: rainbow e.g. sa a rainbo. 3s 3 51gn #ixl for ithtIn the I century peopl scicraii1C ii) ______clphartation natural phenomencr in ______The Frenc scientisiiiihiloscipher Rene Descartes iv) __•finally confirmed the explanation now'mow n. he correct_ The sunistnart-al V} _____

PP.light rays bend as they pass/loose vi)concentrations of atmospheric moisture.

10. Look at the sentences given below in a disorderly form. Rearrange them to form meaningful sentences. {1%3=3)

give/ peace/ of hope/ and / of mind! a lot,

prayers iithe problems; give they .vtise strength" to

face

ii an ti with/ honbsu heart; nfkredi prayer&'to

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11. Read the following eItract and answer the questions that follow- (1+1+211.0

"Now iookee here," he said, "the question being whether you're to he let in live. You know what a is?"

i.Name the speaker and the listener_ii.What did the speaker ask the listener to bring to him other Than a file?

Why did the speaker ask. the listener to bring a file?

12. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow- (1+1+254)

Sunday too my father got up earlyAnd put his clothes on in the bluebbick ripid Then with the cracked hands that ached From labour in the weekad ay weather road ' Banked lire blaze.

i.Whim does the lather get up on Sundays?ii.Why do the hands of the father ache?

iii. What does the lather do on Sundays and why?

Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words- (2x4)

i. What is a harbour`"

Why did the man turn Prp upside down?

Why do►'t ships collide at sea.?

IV.What do parems do to make the life of their children better? How can we

thank them threamh our behaviour?

I4. Answer the lillInwing queslion in ahem 50-60 words.: (4)

Describe the phvsical appearance of the four girls Meg, Beth, an ;Ind Any.

15. Answer the following quest-4.n in "[haul 80-190 words: (5)Imagine yourself to be Alexander Flernuig Wnte a diary entry telling how your father's act of kindness chang,-.4.1 your life