KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN (RAIPUR REGION) SUMMITIVE ASSESSMENT II (2014-15)

(ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE) Time Allowed: 3Hours. Maximum Marks: 70 General Instructions:

(i) The Question paper is divided into three sections:

Section A — Reading 20 marks

Section B — Writing and Grammar 25 marks

Section C — Literature + Long Reading Text (15+10)=25 marks

(ii) All questions are compulsory.

(iii) You may attempt any section at a time.

(iv)All questions of that particular section must be attempted in the correct

order.

SECTION A — (Reading) (20 Marks)

1. Read the passage given below: (8marks)

1. Sariska National Park is wildlife sanctuary, located at a distance of 107 km from Jaipur. The park

possesses historical monuments and temples, which depicts the legacy of the Maharajas of Alwar.

The

park is bigger than Ranthambore but has a similar topography. Though this sanctuary doesn’t have

many tigers yet, many wild animals dwell on the grounds of the park. Apart from other carnivores

and

herbivorous, you can also trace Rhesus Monkeys, which can usually be seen playing tricks upon each

other around the Tad Vriksh(palm tree). The park also shelters many different species of birds

including

Bush Quails, Tree pies, Golden backed Woodpeckers, crested Serpent Eagle and Great Indian

Horned

Owls. Animal lovers would definitely love this place, as it will offer them some of the best scenes to

remember. The best place to spot wildlife is at the waterholes where animals come to satisfy their

thirst. You can trace hundreds of birds at the Kalighati Waterhole and Nilagai can be spotted at the

Salupka water holes.

2. Saliserh lake is another attraction which is inhabited by crocodiles on the edge of the sanctuary.

You

would find innumerable monkeys and langurs all over the park engaged in various activities. The

Kankwadi Fort, that has a long chaotic history, is also worth visiting. According to one of the beliefs,

here

Dara Shikoh was imprisoned by Aurangzeb. Bharathari is another place which is named after Raja

Bharathari of Ujjain who took ‘Samadhi’ in this holy place. Devotees from all over Rajasthan come to

this place on the 8th of sukla-paksha of Bhadon month. Sariska Palace is also worth a visit, which has

been converted into a heritage hotel. Besides all this, you can visit the Pandupol , a place where

Bhima

adjusted a stick in the rock face of a cliff to make a pathway. You can also opt for jeep safaris which

are

easily available to explore the National Reserve. Sariska National Park is an enthralling sanctuary,

where

you can visit the rich heritage sites and enjoy the beauty of natural world.

Based on your reading of the passage answer the following Questions:

1. Where is Sariska national Park located?

2. What does the park possess?

3. What animals and birds does the park have?

4. Where is Siliserh Lake?

5. Which are some of the places worth visiting in the sanctuary?

6. What is bharathari famous for?

7. Which word used in the first paragraph is synonymous of ‘lives’?

8. Which word used in the second paragraph is a synonym of ‘interesting’?

2.Read the given passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow: (12marks

)

1. Respiratory diseases like bronchial asthma, bronchitis and recurrent sore throat are on the

increase

due to the rising pollution of the air caused by, increase in automobiles and industries. Asthma

which is

a serious health hazard and so far is considered incurable can be now effectively cured by

combining

acupuncture, acupressure and Yoga.

2.Asthama is accompanied by attacks of breathlessness, associated with cough and wheezing of the

chest and sometimes it may be so acute as to be life threatening. Asthma is caused mostly due to an

allergy to dust, pollen from the flowers or certain foodstuffs. In many cases it runs in the family

and

may be seen right from the childhood. During change of seasons(near Holi and Diwali) the asthma

attacks get precipitated, perhaps due to the high allergic factors in the air.

3.Acupuncture and acupressure both work by regulating the negative and popular energy flow in the

body and thereby pre-establishing their equilibrium.

4.Today even modern medicine accepts that the stimulation of acupuncture points releases

biochemicals which have a bronchodilator effect and bring immediate relief in asthmatic

conditions.

Acupuncture increases body resistance, that is, it enhances immunity, making the lungs less

sensitive to

allergic factors. Therefore, acupuncture brings about a lasting cure and does not give just temporary

relief.

5.Acupressure is also effective in treating asthma. Acupressure is a large term that includes feet and

hand reflexology as well as other pressure techniques like Shiatsu. Reflexology works on the

principle

that the reflexes of the entire body are mirrored on the feet and hands. By applying thumb and

finger

pressure on these reflex points the corresponding points/parts of the body can be stimulated merely

to

the affected part(the principle of Shiasthu pressure technique) bringing about an effect similar to

reflexology.

6.Acupressure is a “do-it-yourself” therapy and the patient can be taught how to press the

acupressure

points on the foot and hand and body corresponding to the disease. A nonmedico can learn how to

do

acupressure for different ailments in a few days, because it is simple technique.

2. A. Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words each. (2X4=8)

(i) Why are respiratory problems on the increase? Name some of the respiratory diseases.

(ii) What are the symptoms of asthma and what causes it?

(iii) What do acupuncture and acupressure do?

(iv) How is acupressure a “do-it-yourself” therapy?

2. B. Tick the correct option. (1X4=4)

(i)Find a word from Para 4 which is synonymous of ‘hypersensitive’.

(a) Allergic

(b) hazard

(c) Pollution

(d) Sore throat

(ii) Find a word from the passage which is a synonym of ‘balance’.

(a)Precipitated

(b) Equilibrium

(c)Acute

(d) Attacks

(iii) Find a word from the passage which is synonym of ‘illness’.

(a)Pressure

(b) Disease

(c)Allergy

(d)Ailment

(iv)Find a word from Para 4 which is the antonym of ‘impervious’.

(a) Effective

(b) Healing

(c) Sensitive

(d) Relief

SECTION A — (Writing & Grammar) (25

Marks)

3. Taking help from the information given below and inventing your own details, write an article

on ‘Books-Our Best Companions’ in 100-120 words. (5 Marks)

Human relationship can be deceptive and unreliable

Books our best companions

Our friends and guides

Educative as well as informative

4. Bhola started writing a story but couldn’t write beyond a line or two. Taking help from the

given input, develop your story with the beginning as given, in about 150-200 words. (10Marks)

The boat capsized but I managed to survive. I walked on and on……

searched for men or house-completely exhausted-collapsed-I woke up-arms and legs found tired

down-thousands of stings-heard noises round-forty tiny men –climbed on me-each 3 inches tall –

didn’t understand what they wanted-felt thousand needles pricking my hand-shooting arrows-

protected eyes-soon the ladder came-sent hundreds of men up to my face-I got milk and food-my

first day among Lilliputians

5. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of verb given in the brackets. (½× 6 =3 Marks)

The match (i) …………………… (begin) before we reached the stadium. There (ii) ………………………. (be) a

great rush at the gate. People (iii) ………………………. (argue) with the security guards. Entering the

stadium (iv) …………………….. (prove) a tedious job. I (v) ……………………… (be) able to forget the nasty

experience in the year to come. I (vi) …………………….. (decide) never to watch an event in an

overcrowded place.

6. The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each of the lines. Write

the incorrect word and the correction as given in the example against the correct blank

number. (½ x 8 = 4 Marks)

Incorrect correct

A three year old girl has rescued by the has was

(i) police last Tuesday. She was kidnap by a …………… …………….

(ii) neighbour due to ransom. The mother …………… …………….

(iii) informed the police about the missing girl. …………… …………….

(iv) A probe had supervised by DSP himself ……………. ……………

(v) Greater than fifty residents were questioned. ……………. ……………..

(vi)Ultimately, Rohit, one of the residence of the ……………. ……………..

(vii)colony admit the crime and disclosed ……………. ……………

(viii) where the girl was keeping. …………… ……………

7. Read the dialogue given below. Report it by completing the blanks that follow. (3

Marks)

Raj : Our school is celebrating its annual day tomorrow.

Suraj : Who is your chief guest?

Raj : Our chief guest is the honourable President himself.

Suraj : That is quite incredible.

Raj told Suraj (i) ……………………………. .Suraj wanted to (ii) …………………………………………. .Raj replied

that the(iii) ………………………………………………….. .Suraj was surprised and commented that it was quite

incredible.

Section C (Literature and Long Reading Text) (25

Marks)

8. Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. (1 x 3 = 3 Marks)

Whose frown

And wrinkled lip and sneer of cold command,

Tell that its sculptor well those passion read

(a) Whose wrinkled lip and sneer has been referred to here?

(b) What do the expressions indicate?

(c) What do the lines tell about the sculptor?

OR

“Good, good, I must say you are quite punctual.’

(a) Identify the speaker.

(b) Identify the listener.

(c) How can you say that the listener was quite punctual?

9. Answer the following questions in 30-40 words (2 x 4 = 8 Marks)

(i) According to the newspaper, what had happened to Sebastian Shultz?

(ii) What happened when the ship reached the land of mist and snow?

(iii) What did the’ voice of education’ say to the poet?

(iv)What does Calpurnia dream about Caesar? How does Decius Brutus interpret the dream?

10. Answer any one of the following questions in 80-100 words. (4 Marks)

What thoughts came to the poet’s mind when he encountered the snake at the water trough?

OR

Idealism, freedom and republicanism were the values that Brutus cherished the most. What

reasons does Brutus give for murdering Caesar?

11. Answer any one of the following questions in 150-200 words. (10 marks)

How can you say that Helen has been a great inspiration for all?

Or

What impression do you form about Miss Sullivan?

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN (RAIPUR REGION) SUMMITIVE ASSESSMENT II (2014-15)

(ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE) MARKING SCHEME

SECTION A (READING) 20 MARKS Note: Section: A tests the candidate’s ability in reading only. Marks should be awarded if the answer can be clearly understood. Objective: This section evaluates the reading and comprehension skills of the students and their ability to infer and evaluate the given information. Q.1. MARKS – 8 Objective: To identify the main points of a text. Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer.

Ans.1. Sariska National Park is located at a distance of 107 km from jaipur.

2. The park possesses historical monuments and temples which show the legacy of the Maharaja of

Alwar.

3. The park has many animals and birds like Rhesus monkeys, Bush Quails. Sand grouses etc besides

other carnivores and herbivores.

4. Siliserh Lake is located at an edge of the sanctuary.

5. Some of the places worth visiting in the sanctuary are Kankwadi Fort, Bharathari, Sariska Palace,

Pandpol and the Saliserh Lake.

6. Bharathari is famous for devotees from all over Rajathan coming there on the 8th of Sukla-Paksha

of

Bhadon month to pay homage to Raja Bharathari of Ujjain who took ‘samadhi’ in this holi place.

7. The word is’dwell’

8. the word is ‘enthralling’.

2. A. MARKS- 8

Objective : To identify the comprehension of a text.

Marking : 8 marks - 2 mark for each correct answer.

(i) Respiratory problems are on the increase due to the rising pollution of air caused by increase in

automobiles and industries. Some of the respiratory diseases are bronchial asthma, bronchitis and

recurrent sore throat.

(ii)Asthma is accompaniedly attacks of breathlessness, associated with cough wheezing of the

chest and sometimes it may be so acute as to be life threatening. Asthma is caused mostly

due to an allergy to dust, pollen from flowers or certain foodstuffs.

(iii) Acupuncture and acupressure both work by regulating the negative and positive energy

flow in the body and thereby pre-establishing their equilibrium. Acupuncture increases

body resistance. Acupressure is helpful in treating asthma.

(iv) Acupressure is a do-it-yourself therapy and the patient can be taught how to press the

acupressure point on the foot, hand or body corresponding to disease.

2.B. MARKS – 4 Objective : To test vocabulary of a text. Marking : 4 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer. (i)(a) Allergy

(ii) (b) Equilibrium

(iii) (d) Ailment

(iv) (c) Sensitive

SECTION B (WRITING AND GRAMMAR) 25 MARKS

3. WRITING AN ARTICLE MARKS-5

Objectives: To use an appropriate style and format to write an articlerf. To plan, organize and present ideas coherently. Marking: Marking should be in accordance with the writing assessment scale . (Content – 3 Fluency – 1 Accuracy – 1) Maximum of one mark is to be deducted from the total for improper layout. Suggested Value Points:

• Man’s relationship with book • Friendship with books • Knowledge and information that we get from book • Helps in building a life 4. WRITING A SHORT STORY MARKS - 10 Objectives: To plan, organize and present ideas coherently.

.To use an appropriate style to write a SHORT STORY. Marking: Marking should be in accordance with the writing assessment scale.

(Content – 5 Fluency – 3 Accuracy – 2)

Maximum of one mark is to be deducted from the total for improper layout.

(Layout includes: An appropriate beginning, the mid point, suspicion, the conclusion

Under content, credit should be given for the candidate’s creativity in presenting his/her idea

in the construction of the plot.

5. GAP FILLING MARKS-3 Objective: To use grammatical items correctly.

Marking: ½ mark for each correct answer

Answers:

(i) had begun

(ii) was

(iii) were arguing

(iv) proved

(v) will not be

(vi) have decided

6. EDITING TASK MARKS-4 Objective: To test the ability to find the error and correct it

Marking : ½ mark for each correct answer

Answers :

Incorrect Correct

i) kidnap kidnapped

ii) due to for

iii) inform informed

iv)had was

v) greater more

vi) residence resident

vii) admit admitted

vii) keeping kept

7. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION MARKS-3 Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer. For partially correct answer no mark should be

awarded.

(i) That their school was celebrating its annual day the next day.

(ii) Know who their chief guest was.

(iii)Chief Guest was the Honourable President himself.

SECTION - D LITERATURE AND LONG READING TEXT TOTAL MARKS 20

General Instructions: This section is meant to test the students’ familiarity with and appreciation of the set texts and not written expression. However if the expression prevents clear communication, ½ mark may be deducted in each question.

8. (A) - Objective: To identify the correct answer on the basis of inference, interpretation and comprehension. POETRY-OZYMANDIAS (OPTION ONE) TOTAL MARKS 3 (a) Ozymandias, wrinkled lip and sneer have been referred to here.

(b)His expressions indicate that he was a pretentious king.

(c)The lines tell that the sculptor was a true master of his craft, as we can easily make out the

expressions on the statue.

OR

PROSE-PATOL BABU FILMSTAR (OPTION TWO) TOTAL MARKS- 3 Marking : 1 mark for each correct answer Ans : (a) Naresh Dutt is the speaker here.

(b) Patol Babu is the listener.

(c) Patol Babu was very punctual. For nine years he worked at Hudson and Kimberley, he was

never late.

9. Objective: To test the ability to infer and evaluate. TOTAL MARKS 8 (a) FICTION – VIRTUALLY TRUE MARKS : 2 Answer:

14 year old school boy badly injured in a motor accident

His condition on arrival at the General Hospital was critical though stable

His parents were informed, he was in a coma

(Any two) (b) POETRY - THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER MARKS : 2 Answer:

Chased by the loud roars and cries of the storm-blast

ship fled southwards and entered a region of both mist and snow.

• The ice, mast-high, came floating by. There was no sign of men or beast all around. (Any two)

(c) POETRY-THE SNAKE MARKS : 2

Answer:

The voice of education had shaped his thinking-process

in Sicily, the yellow-brown snakes were poisonous

poisonous snake must be killed,if he were a brave man

(Any two) (d) DRAMA – JULIUS CAESAR MARKS : 2 Answer:

• Calpurnia dreamt seeing Caesar’s statue with an hundred sprouts like a fountain.

• Romans bathed their hands in Caesar’s blood • Decius, deliberately, gives a flattering interpretation to Calpurnia’s dream

the blood will fill Rome with a new life, vitality and strength.

(Any three)

10. VALUE-BASED QUESTION POETRY-THE SNAKE MARKS: 4 Objective: To test the ability to infer, extrapolate and evaluate the, theme and plot.

To evaluate the sense of morality among students Note:

• 3 marks for content • 1 mark for expression

2 marks – effective organization with very few errors 1 mark – some weaknesses in organization; fairly frequent language errors 0 mark – poor organization; many language errors For a child to secure3marks in the content, the answer has to be a sustained and cohesive piece of writing. Suggested Value points: calls him ‘someone’ and a ‘guest’, shows that he respected the snake as an individual

• compares the snake to cattle, which is an indication of the snake being harmless • • poet was also honoured by its presence

• the irrational voices inside him took over and he thought of killing the snake

• The poet deeply regretted his vile act

• He despised himself and his voice of ‘education’

OR

DRAMA - JULIUS CAESAR TOTAL MARKS 4 • Brutus speaks before Roman mob even before Antony

• he explains the cause for which Caesar was murdered

• he kills Caesar not that he loved him less but because he loved Rome more than Caesar

• he could be a threat to republicanism and freedom of Rome

• had Caesar lived longer, Romans would have been reduced to bondmen and slaves

• Brutus is an idealist who values his principles more than his life

11.THE STORY OF MY LIFE (LONG READING TEXT) 10 MARKS Objectives: To test the ability to infer, extrapolate and evaluate the, theme and plot. To plan, organize and present ideas coherently. . To use an appropriate style to write a VLA. Marking: Marking should be in accordance with the writing assessment scale . (Content – 5 Fluency – 3 Accuracy – 2) Maximum of one mark is to be deducted from the total for improper construction of theme. Under content, credit should be given for the candidate’s creativity in presenting his/her idea in the construction of the theme.

• surely inspiration to everyone.

• ‘The Story of My Life’ is full stories of her sheer hard work and perseverance.

• became a force to be reckoned with only through hard work.

• her teacher played a huge role in her life.

• shown the world that if there is a will, there a way.

• She has proved that even a deaf and blind human being can triumph over any adversity and

live life to the fullest.

OR

• an amazing personality.

• an exemplary teacher and an epitome of patience.

• made Helen see the beauty of nature through touch.

• a kind hearted lady who understood the feelings of her less privileged student.

• not only a teacher but a true friend to Helen,

• had compassion in the hearts and always tried to do the best of others.

BLUE PRINT

VSAQ-

I(1MARK

)

VSAQ-

II(1MARK

)

SQ(30-40W)-

2MARKS

LAQ-I(80-

100W)-

4MARKS

LAQ-II(100-

120W)-

5MARKS

VLAQ(150-

200W)(HOT)-

10MARKS

TOTAL

READING 1X12 =12 2x4=8 20

WRITING &

GRAMMAR

½ x14 =7 1X3 =3 5 X 1 =5 10 X1=10 25

LITERATURE

& LONG

READING

TEXT

1X3 =3 2×4 =8 4×1=4 10 X1=10 25

TOTAL 7 18 16 4 5 20 70