AHSEC| CLASS 12| ALTERNATIVE ENGLISH| QUESTION PAPER

AHSEC| CLASS 12| ALTERNATIVE ENGLISH| QUESTION PAPER - 2020| H.S. 2ND YEAR

2020
ALTERNATIVE ENGLISH
Full Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 30
Time: Three hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.

GROUP – A

(VIBFYOR)

(NEW SYLLABUS)

1. Give brief answers to any five of the following: 1x5=5

(a) Where did the new vicar come from? 1

(b) At what age did Albert Edward start working? 1

(d) In Narayan's opinion, what does he lack? 1

(e) What is the name of the driver of Mriganka Babu? 1

(f) Who did invite Mriganka Babu to felicitate him? 1

(g) Who are the Magi? 1

(h) How much money Della did earn selling her hair? 1

(i) Why did Robert Lynd read Emerson and Marcus Aurelius? 1

(j) Who is Socrates? 1

2. Answer any five of the following: 2×5=10

(a) How did the Verger treat his old gown? 2

(b) Why did Albert Edward decide to set up a tobacco shop after resigning from the church? 2

(d) Which part of the author's car could not ordinarily be replaced?

(e) What is an almanac?

(f) Why did Mriganka Babu decide never to seek a witch doctor's help? 2

(g) What was Jim's reaction when he returned home? 2

(h) What did Della do to get a gift for Jim? 2

(i) Who is Marcus Aurelius? 2

(j) What would be the reaction of Robert Lynd if an earthquake happens? 2

3. Give brief answer to any three of the following: 4x3=12

(a) Describe how did Albert Edward prosper in his business as a tobacconist and news agent. 4

(b) Why did R. K. Narayan avoid all public engagements and invitations? 4

(d) Bring out the relation between Della and the queen of Sheba. 4

(e) Examine Robert Lynd's quest for instant wisdom. 4

4. Examine with reference to the context on any two of the following: 4x2=8

(a) "I can't be the only man as walks along this street and wants a fag," he said. 4

(b) "For some unknown reason, Mriganka Babu continued to feel strangely drawn towards that figure." 4

(c) Within forty minutes her head was covered with tiny, close-lying curls that made her look wonderfully like a truant school boy. 4

(d) "I desire wisdom as eagerly as Solomon, but it must be wisdom that can be obtained with very little effort-wisdom, as it were, that is caught by infection." 4

5. Give brief answer to any five of the following: 1x5=5

(a) How many children were listening to the story of Sita? 1

(b) Who is the poet of the poem 'Sita'? 1

(d) Name the birds that fly above the brook. 1

(e) Which country is referred to as 'an antique land'? 1

(f) What was the expression on the face of the statue of Ozymandias? 1

(g) Which season is the poem "La Bella Dame Sans Merci" set in? 1

(h) Where did the knight see a lily? 1

(i) Who will smite the village girl? 1

(j) What did the village girl carry to fetch water? 1

6. Answer any four of the following: 2×4=8

(a) Why are the children weeping in Toru Dutt's poem "Sita"? 2

(b) What does the brook represent? 2

(d) What did the lady do in her cave? 2

(e) What are the things the village girl is afraid of? 2

7. Answer any three of the following: 4x3=12

(a) Explain how does the poem 'Sita' reflect the poet's deep love of nature. 4

(b) Describe the journey of the brook till it reaches Philip's farm. 4

(d) Give the description of the lady the knight met. 4

(e) Describe the evening scene of the village reflected in the poem "Village Song". 4

8. Explain with reference to the context on any one of the following: 5×1=5

(a) But who is this fair lady? Not in vain

She weeps; - for lo! at every tear she sheds

Tears from three pairs of young eyes fall amain,

And bowed in sorrow are the three young heads.

(b) I chatter, chatter, as I flow

To join the brimmer river,

For men may come and men may go,

But I go on forever.

Full beautiful-a faery's child,

Her hair was long, her foot was light,

And her eyes were wild.

Group-B

9. Change any five of the sentences given below as per instruction given, without changing their meaning: 1×5=5

(a) No one can escape destiny. (Change into affirmative) 1

(b) People say that he is a spy. (Change into passive) 1

(d) Can I ever forget you? (Change into assertive) 1

(e) As soon as he saw me, he began to weep. (Change into negative) 1

(f) The house was blown down. (Change into active) 1

(g) The beauties of Nature are beyond description. (Change into interrogative) 1

(h) Nobody will deny that I am right. (Change into affirmative) 1

10. Add appropriate questions tags to any five of the following: 1x5=5

(a) Her garden is very beautiful. 1

(b) Ridhi has just arrived from school. 1

(d) No man is immortal. 1

(e) He is stronger than his brother. 1

(f) She acted according to instruction. 1

(g) I cannot do it without your help. 1

(h) He tried with all his might. 1

11. Fill in any five of the following blanks with suitable prepositions: 1×5=5

(a) I credit him _______good sense. 1

(b) There cannot be any compromise ______this issue. 1

(d) Be true ______your word. 1

(e) Richa prevented him ______going. 1

(f) You may rely ______my word. 1

(g) He is senior ______me in service. 1

(h) We wondered _______his ignorance. 1

12. Rewrite any five of the following sentences using the verbs given in brackets in their correct forms: 1×5=5

(a) Iron _______(melt) at a high temperature. 1

(b) He ______(study) in this college for two years. 1

(d) He never wanted to know where she _______(come) from. 1

(e) We ______(go) to Kolkata tomorrow to attend a seminar. 1

(f) They came back home after the guests _____(leave). 1

(g) Neer cannot go now as he _____(feel) unwell. 1

(h) We _____(work) on a new project. 1

13. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

Depression arising out of environmental factors is called reactive depression whereas depression arising out of some biochemical changes in the brain is called endogenous depression. If depression is mild or moderate and if the individual is in touch with his surroundings, it is known as neurotic depression.

If the individual is severely disturbed and is not able to comprehend what is happening around, such a state is called psychotic depression.

Old age is one of the stages of human development, where a person attains wisdom, maturity, social and economic stability with social recognition and emotional fulfilment.

Generally, societies show a great respect and consideration for the aged. In ancient times old people were considered as the guiding stars in Indian familities, since they were symbols of tradition, respect, wisdom and experience. In primitive, ancient and medieval cultures, old persons had a recognized social role. They were of great value because they could impart knowledge and skill to youngsters.

The old people were considered as repositories of wisdom and traditions and were not perceived as problems.

At present, social structures and values are undergoing transformation from traditional to modern. There is a rapid stride in urbanization and industrialization leading to the breaking up of joint families and property. This has ultimately weakened the traditional families, social position and status of the aged in the family.

(a) What are the different types of depression? 2

(b) What is psychotic depression? 2

(d) What was the attitude of the society towards old age in ancient times? 3

(e) How urbanization and industrialization have influenced the social structures and values in modern times? 4

(f) Give the adjective form of 'wisdom'. 1

(g) Give the antonym of 'pessimistic'. 1

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