AHSEC| CLASS 12| ENGLISH| SOLVED PAPER - 2022| H.S. 2ND YEAR
2022
English
Times: 3 hours
Full marks: 100
Pass
marks: 30
Section- A
(Reading Skill: 10 Marks)
1. Read the following passage carefully:
People
travelling long distances frequently have to decide whether they would prefer
to go by land, sea or air. Hardly anyone can positively enjoy sitting in a
train for more than a few hours. Train compartments soon get cramped and
stuffy. It is almost impossible to take your mind off the journey. Reading is
only a partial solution, for the monotonous rhythm of the wheels clicking on
the rails soon lulls you to sleep. During the day, sleep comes in snatches. At
night when you really wish to go to sleep, you rarely manage to do so. If you
are lucky enough to get a couchette, you spend half the night staring at the small
blue light in the ceiling, or fumbling to find your passport when you cross a
frontier. Inevitably you arrive at your destination almost exhausted.
Long car
journeys are even less pleasant, for it is quite impossible even to read. On
motor-ways you can at least travel fairly safely at high speeds, but more often
than not, the greater part of the journey is spent on narrow, bumpy roads which
are crowded with traffic. By comparison, trips by sea offer a great variety of
civilized comforts. You can stretch your legs on the spacious decks, play
games, swim, meet interesting people and enjoy good food -always assuming, of
course, that the sea is calm. If it is not, and you are likely to get sea-sick,
no form of transport could be worse. Even if you travel in ideal weather,
sea-journeys take a long time. Relatively few people are prepared to sacrifice
up to a third of their holidays for the pleasure of travelling on a ship.
Aeroplanes have
the reputation of being dangerous and even hardened travellers are intimidated
by them. They also have the grave disadvantage of being the most expensive form
of transport. But nothing can match them for speed and comfort. Travelling at a
height of 30,000 feet, far above the clouds, and at over 500 miles an hour is
an exhilarating experience. You do not have to devise ways of taking your mind
off the journey, for an aeroplane gets you to your destination rapidly. For a
few hours, you settle back in a deep armchair to enjoy the flight. The real
escapist can watch a free film show and sip a hot or cold drink on some
services. But even when such refreshments are not available, there is plenty to
keep you occupied. An aeroplane offers you an unusual breath-taking view of the
world. You soar effortlessly over high mountains and deep valleys. You really
see the shape of the land. If the landscape is hidden from view, you can enjoy
the extraordinary sight of unbroken clouds, plains that stretch out for miles
before you, while the sun shines brilliantly in a clear sky. The journey is so smooth
that there is nothing to prevent you from reading or sleeping. However, you
decide to spend your time, one thing is certain; you will arrive at your
destination fresh and uncrumpled. You will not have to spend the next few days
recovering from a long and arduous journey.
On the basis
of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions:
(a) Write two
reasons for the difficulty of reading on a train in long distance
travelling. 2
Ans:- There
are two reasons for difficulty in reading in a train during long distance
travel:
(i) The
monotonous sound of wheels running on the tracks lulls you to sleep.
(ii) Cramped and
crowded condition of the train compartment.
(b) What are
the two disadvantages of travelling by sea?
2
Ans:- Two disadvantages
of traveling by sea: Shipping by sea can be slow compared to other modes of
transport and can be further delayed due to bad weather.
(c) Write two
disadvantages of travelling by air. 2
Ans:- Two
disadvantages of air travel :-
(i) It is more
expensive than other modes of transport because fuel is expensive.
(ii) It has
capacity limitations.
(d) Why does
the writer dislike long car journeys? 2
Ans:- The
writer dislikes long car journeys because it is impossible to read during them
and because they are often filled with traffic on narrow, bumpy roads.
(e) Find a
word in the passage which means "lacking fresh air or ventilation". 1
Ans:- The
word in the passage meaning "lack of fresh air or ventilation" is
"stuffy".
(f) Give an
antonym of "narrow". 1
Ans:- An
antonym of "narrow" is “broad”.
SECTION - B
(Advanced Writing Skills: 25 Marks)
2. You are Arnab / Anamika, President of the Students'
Union of your college. Your college is organizing an "Inter-College Song
and Dance Competition" in the next month. Write a notice for the college
notice board giving all the details of the event. (Word Limit: 50 words) 5
Ans:-
Attention
all students!
The
Student Union is excited to announce the upcoming "Inter College Song and
Dance Competition" to be held next month. The event is open to all the
students of the participating colleges.
Please
see the attached flyer for full details on how to register and enter the
contest. We encourage all the talented singers and dancers to showcase their
skills on stage.
We
look forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
President, Students’ Union
Or
Design a
poster in not more than 50 words to create awareness about the safety measures
to be taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. 5
Ans:-
Stay safe, stay healthy
3. Your school has recently organized a function to
felicitate Lovlina Borgohain, the Olympic bronze medalist. Prepare a report on
that event in 100-125 words to be published in your school magazine. 10
Ans:-
Report
on the honor of Lovlina Borgohain
On 15 September our school organized a
function to honor Olympic bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain. The event was held
in the school auditorium and was attended by students, faculty, and staff.
Principal Mr John welcomed Lovlina and congratulated her on her achievement.
Lovlina shares her journey till the Olympics and the hard work and determination
it took to reach there. He also shared some tips to chase your dreams and
become successful. The students were inspired by Lovlina's words and stood up
to greet her. Overall, it was a great opportunity for our school community to
learn from a talented and accomplished athlete and celebrate his success.
Or
Your state
government had banned the use of plastic bags. You are Ranjit/Ranjita, a
reporter of 'the Assam Tribune'. Write a report in 100-125 words on how the ban
is being ignored and what damage the indiscriminate use of plastic bags is
causing to the environment. 10
Ans:- As
a reporter for the Assam Tribune, it has come to my notice that the ban on
plastic bags is being widely ignored in our state. Despite the ban coming into
force a year ago, plastic bags are still being used and distributed in various
shops and markets.
The
indiscriminate use of plastic bags is causing serious damage to the
environment. These bags take hundreds of years to decompose and, in the
meantime, contribute to pollution and destruction of natural habitats. In
addition, the production of plastic bags requires the use of non-renewable
resources such as oil, and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.
It is
important that the ban on plastic bags is strictly implemented to protect the
environment and ensure sustainable development of our state. The government
should take strict action to enforce the ban and educate the public about the
dangers of using plastic bags.
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