AHSEC| CLASS 11| ENGLISH| SOLVED PAPER - 2022| H.S. 1ST YEAR
2022
ENGLISH
Full Marks: 90
Pass Marks: 27
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate
full marks for the questions
SECTION-A
(Reading)
1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Life on our
planet earth began with the sea: it is the birthplace of life on the earth. The
earth is the only planet of the solar system so far known which contains plenty
of water and this water has made our earth colourful, pulsating with life of a
vast variety.
At present sea
occupies about 70 percent of the earth's surface. In the southern hemisphere it
occupies more area than that in the northern. About 97 percent of the total
water on the surface of the earth is found in the seas and the remaining three
percent, which is generally fresh, in lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.
Sea has given
food and shelter to countless creatures. It is a potential source of protein.
In 1900, the world population was only 150 crore (1500 million), now it is more
than 760 crore and it is increasing at a very fast rate.
As a result,
there is a terrible hunger in many parts of the world. In Africa, Asia and
South America, millions of people do not get enough to eat. Many die of
malnutrition. Sea, if used scientifically and judiciously, can meet most of our
demands.
Plankton or
algae mostly constitute the plant life. Some are tiny microbes which cannot be
seen by the naked eye but they are found in abundance in the sea.
These marine
plankton form the basis of entire sea life. Like plant plankton, there are also
animal plankton, the smallest living creatures of the sea. These animal
plankton feed on plant plankton and small fish. Thus there is an
unbroken chain
of life in the sea. Arctic and Antarctic seas abound in plankton and algae and
so in fish also. Blue whales, the largest living creatures of the world, are
also found in great number.
Some countries
have developed sea farming to a great extent. The Japanese and Hawaiians relish
eating sea plants but it is not in other countries though some use them to feed
their cattle or as manure in their fields. The fact is that sea plants contain
rich nutrients not found in other vegetarian food. It is good that even in our
country some scientists have developed some recipes for curries, jams, etc., to
be made from algae.
But we must
remember one thing that sea is not to be exploited indiscriminately. For
example, man in his greed has haunted whales and some other sea creatures so
recklessly that some of their species have either become extinct or are on the
verge of extinction. Now nations of the world have realized their folly and
have taken some joint decisions. For example, one such decision is that the
size of the holes in fishing nets should be big enough to let baby fish escape
through. Otherwise, killing of large quantities of very young fish would have
an adverse effect on the fish population. In the same way, another decision is
for the protection of the blue whales.
Questions
(a) Why is
our earth more colourful and full of life than the other planets of the solar
system? 2
Ans:- Our
Earth is one of the most colourful and full of life compared to other planets
in the solar system because it is the only planet where water is abundant.
(b Mention
any two uses of the sea. 2
Ans:- The
sea has two uses. It provides food and shelter to innumerable creatures.
(c)
"There is an unbroken chain of life in the sea." Explain 2
Ans:- "There
is an unbroken chain of life in the ocean" because each organism depends
on the other organism for survival.
(d) How are
humans responsible for the extinction of Some species of sea creatures? 2
Ans:- Humans
are responsible for the extinction of some species of marine life as
mariculture has been developed to a great extent in some countries resulting in
the extinction of many species.
(e) Find
the words in the passage which mean the same as 'unfavourable' and wisely'. 2
Ans:-
unfavourable – relish
Wisely - judiciously
(f) Choose
the appropriate option 1x2=2
(i) There
is a terrible hunger in many parts of the world due to
1. overpopulation
2. increase
of pollution level
3.
industrialization
(ii) Sea
plants contain rich nutrients not found in
1. other
vegetarian food
2. non-vegetarian food
2. Read the following passage given below and answer the
questions that follow:
1. Cycling
survives as a popular pastime because it yields pleasure and benefits. First of
all, cycling provides exercise, the need of which is felt by most people. The
development of machinery tends to deprive us of adequate opportunities of
expending energy while earning a livelihood. Other opportunities should be
created through the medium of sports. Of cycling, many people hastily say that
it is 'hard work but a fit and practiced rider does not agree with this
verdict. The art of easy cycling must be cultivated, as will be shown later,
but once it has been acquired, a long day's run should not unduly tire any
rider endowed with a normal measure of health. Nobody has better described the
exercise of cycling than the late Twells Brex, who said enthusiastically,
speaking from experience: "You move along by your own glad effort."
Many of us wish to use our legs and our lungs, as well as our eyes. An active,
healthy person ought not to be contented to travel always as a mere
passenger-"Like an image pushed from behind", as Stevenson says. That
is not life. Those who would turn all active cyclists into sedentary
motor-drivers, or into idle passengers, would serve the nation better if they
restricted their attentions to the aged and infirm, for whom petrol-generated
propulsion is doubtless a blessing, and may be a necessity.
2. It is often
said that the cyclist cannot travel as fast or as far as the motorist.
Admitting this, the cyclist may be permitted to ask if it is always desirable
that travel should involve modern motoring speeds (or accidents). Is the
enjoyment of a traveller in search of pleasure to be measured merely in miles,
or, what is worse in miles-per-hour, or what is worse still, in
miles-per-gallon? Surely the cyclist, pedalling calmly along at a modest twelve
miles an hour is able to assimilate scenery more easily, more completely, and
with more enjoyment, than the hurrying occupant of a car! Cyclists believe that
their method of travel is a sensible and convenient compromise between walking
and driving. If bicycles were unobtainable, most keen cyclists would become
trampers rather than motorists.
3. There are at
least two distinct types of cyclists. The exercise of pedalling provides an
all-sufficient satisfaction for one type. This is the purely athletic rider who
travels in long, fast riders, in time trails, and other forms of strenuous
competition, and sometimes attacks records. This type of cyclist goes into
strict training, develops leg-thrust and perfect ankle action and thinks
nothing of pedalling at twenty miles an hour. The other distinct type is the
tourist, who takes no interest in racing but a deep interest in the countryside
and the pageant unfolded by the open road. Comparatively, few cyclists are
interested deeply in both racing and touring.
Questions
(a) On the
basis of your reading of the above passage, make notes on it and add a suitable
title to it. 5
Ans:-
(i) Cycling provide exercise
(ii) Twells Brex
described the benefits of cycling.
(iii) There
are two types of cyclists:
(a) Those
cyclists who are purely athletic
(b) Those
cyclists who are tourist
(iv) Athletic
Cyclist
(a) Fast riders
(b) Attacks
records
(c) Develops leg
thrust
(d) Perfect
ankle action
(e) Pedals
twenty miles/ hour
(v) Tourist
cyclist:
(a) Deep
interest in countryside
(b) Unfolded
pageant by the open road.
(b) Make a
summary of the above passage in about 80 words.
3
Ans:- Cycling
is a popular pastime. This gives exercise to the whole body. Twelve Breaks
better explains the benefits of cycling from their own experience and how
cycling helps our legs and eyes to function properly. There are generally two
types of cyclists, one athletic and the other tourist. Athletic enthusiasts are
horse riders while tourists are simply rural riders who love to ride and enjoy
touring.
SECTION-B
(Writing)
3. Your younger brother has joined a boarding school. He
wants to know how to prepare for the board exam. Give him a few tips in not
more than 100 words. 6
Ans:-
Date: 07/07/22
Dear
Brother,
I am very
happy to know that you are studying in boarding school. I know it is very
difficult to study abroad being away from family. But don't worry because you
are doing this for your bright future.
Still, I would
like to suggest you some tips to perform better in the exam.
Such as:
(i) Time
Management: You should manage your time so that you can use each and every
minute for productive purposes because time is precious.
(ii) Practice
makes man perfect: Revise daily to remember whatever you study as it will help
you to learn easily.
(iii)
Refreshment: Refreshment is an important part of our life. I mean if you feel
bored, just hang out with your friends for some time. It will give you
freshness.
OR
As an active
member of the interact club of your school, you had participated in a summer
camp organized by the Rotary Club of your district. Write a report on it in 100
words. You are Geeta/Gyan of XYZ Public School. 6
Ans:- Guwahati, May 24, 2018: To
ensure that the much-awaited summer vacations become a time to relax and
rejuvenate, Rotary Club, Guwahati organized a special 'Summer Organized Camp.,
'Organised. Campus of XYZ Public School. The camp witnessed an overwhelming
participation of 300 students who were eager to take advantage of the rich
experience offered by the camp in sports, crafts, music, dance, theatre, French
and robotics. Special trainers/coaches and expert faculty members conducted
sessions daily from 6.00 am to 9.30 am. The school grounds were full of hectic
sports activities like basketball, football, badminton, cricket, table tennis,
short tennis, taekwondo, skating, yoga, and swimming. The students also got a
chance to hone their moves in western dance and learn the nuances of Indian
classical dance. The camp went on till May 24, 2018. A number of performances
such as art performances, sculpture performances, French conversation, mime and
musical performances were displayed. The parents appreciated the efforts of the
students and teachers.
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