TEACHERS HANDBOOK
For
Practice Papers
In English
(Core)
Class XI
2014
With Teaching Aids and Complete Solutions
of Sections A & B and Evergreen Practice Papers
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TEACHERS HANDBOOK
THE ROLE OF TEACHER
It is not easy to teach English to those for whom English is not the first language. The
role of a teacher teaching English as a second language is crucial. He needs to keep in mind
the following basic assumptions :
L No two languages are structured alike.
L The structure of the language to be taught should be understood properly.
L Speaking comes before reading and writing.
L The minimum use of mother-tongue should be made in teaching English.
L Translation and grammar help at a later stage.
SITUATIONAL APPROACH
The teacher of English in a typical Indian school must create culturally relevant
situations to teach. It means that everything, from the teaching of the word or the sentence
to the paragraph, must be related to a specific situation. This is particularly relevant to the
teaching of grammar. Isolated sentences should be avoided as far as possible while teaching
an item of grammar such as determiners, prepositions, the change of voice, etc. The language
study is, and ought to be, interesting, and the situational approach makes it so.
READING THE TEXT
It is important for a teacher to introduce a lesson to his class in an intelligible and easy
English. He may read the whole lesson or a part of it. Thereafter, he should ask his students
to read the lesson silently. If it is not possible in a large class, the students may be asked to
read it at home and come prepared to answer basic questions. Relevant, multiple-choice
questions should be put to them to enhance their understanding of the text. The wordattack exercises must be prepared carefully. Let the students guess the meaning of new
words/phrases in the context. They can be asked to go to the library and look for these
words in the dictionary.
TEACHING HOW TO WRITE
Reading is a passive process, while writing is active. The teacher in the current
examination-oriented system must evolve effective techniques to make students learn to
write English. As it is not possible to learn about writing at once, he needs to control the
purpose of the writing. He must focus on the teaching of what we call expository prose
that is, reporting, explaining and evaluating. In the beginning, clues or notes must be
provided. Needless to say, the effective writing requires thinking, reading, grammar, and
much more. The teacher must have a lot of patience to enable his students to make a sure
and visible progress from speaking and reading to writing stage.
IMPORTANT TEACHING TASKS :
L Focussing on the spoken language, before undertaking reading and writing tasks.
L Relating words/phrases to specific culture-oriented situations.
L Encouraging independent reading of the text.
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SECTION - A (READING)
11. People admit that the wasp is good
looking.
COMPREHENSION
12. Simile
ASSIGNMENT - 1
(a)
(b)
1. (a)
2. (d)
3. (d)
4. (b)
5. (c)
6. (d)
ASSIGNMENT - 4
12. natural
9.
10.
11.
12.
1. (b)
2. (c)
3. (c)
4. (d)
5. (a)
6. (a)
7. No, it is not.
8. The wasp looks attractive and
pretty.
9. The bee is plain looking,
unattractive.
10. The bee conveys the moral of the
poem.
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6. (b)
1. (d)
2. (a)
3. (c)
4. (d)
5. (c)
6. (d)
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(a)
5. (d)
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(b)
4. (a)
(d)
2. (d)
3. (b)
(c)
5. (a)
6. (a)
The rain falls in the autumn.
Parched and thirsty landscape,
beautiful flowers and songs of the
birds are some of the characteristics
of summer.
Swift winds and fallen leaves.
Because he sees around him many
wonders of nature.
The image used here is olfactory
(smell).
It is a bird.
3. (c)
1.
4.
7.
8.
2. (a)
(a)
1. (d)
ASSIGNMENT - 6
(a)
1. (c)
2. (c)
3. (d)
4. (a)
5. (d)
6. (d)
ASSIGNMENT - 9
(a)
12. enable.
ASSIGNMENT - 7
(a)
1. (a)
2. (d)
3. (b)
4. (b)
5. (c)
6. (d)
ASSIGNMENT - 10
(a)
ASSIGNMENT - 8
(a)
1. (c)
2. (b)
3. (c)
4. (a)
5. (c)
6. (a)
1. (b)
2. (b)
3. (a)
4. (d)
5. (c)
6. (b)
7. The existence of caste system
indicates that everything is
organised on the basis of caste.
8. An Indian votes for a candidate
who belongs to his own caste.
9. The Congress also exploits the caste
system for election purpose.
10. We find that all the topmost men
drawing the highest salary belong
to the particular caste of the
particular industrialist who owns
the industry.
11. welfare
12. examination
1. (c)
2. (c)
3. (d)
4. (d)
5. (b)
6. (b)
7. It was a house somewhere in
England.
8. The accurate details of the house
provided by the woman were
surprising to her family.
9. The family missed the ghost. They
had expected to see.
10. The wife of the naval officer herself.
11. anxiously
12. It is house.
ASSIGNMENT - 11
(a)
1. (c)
4. (a)
2. (b)
5. (c)
3. (d)
6. (c)
1. (d)
4. (a)
2. (b)
5. (a)
3. (b)
6. (d)
3. Art snobbery
(a) Platonic art snobs take intrst. in
art
(b) Unplatonic art mobs - buy art
(c) product of culture snobbery as
well as possession snobbery
Key to abbreviations
incr.
: increase
decrs.
: decrease
intrst.
: interest
encrgng. : encouraging
(b) SUMMARY
Snobberies increase and decrease with
time. Disease snobbery is one of them.
The snobbery of culture has now given
to low-browism, that is, the belief in
being simple. The booze snobbery has
spread all over the world, and is
prevalent among all well-bred men and
women. It is now socially permissible.
Then modernity snobbery is caused by
consumer culture and is promoted by
the producers of several things. Art
snobbery is of two types Platonic and
unplatonic. Platonic art snobs take interest in art, unplatonic actually buy art.
ASSIGNMENT - 14
(a) Title : Struggle for Survival
Notes :
1. Normal flight
(a) the nrtr with her mother in an aircraft.
(b) normal take-off
(c) passengers in a holiday mood
2. Air-crash
(a) rain, turbulence, flash of lightning
(b) vlnt shaking
(c) the nrtr found herself outside the
plane, lost consciousness
3. On regaining consciousness
(a) woke up
(b) all alone in the jungle, no sign of
mother
(c) spent the night under the seat
(d) next day got up - nothing to eat
(e) pkd up a stick, walked out
[9]
SUMMARY
A market survey in the US was made
to know the customers likes and
dislikes. A new stove was introduced as
per the wishes of the people. The stove
got rejected. It was then realized that
the customers often do not know what
they want. A company was surprised
when its new bottle of sauce was not
accepted by the very people who wanted
it. Then, it was found that people hide
the truth. Those who read cheap
magazines claim to read The Atlantic
Monthly. Then the customers
behaviour is irrational. Most people
were found to miss brushing the teeth
at night when it is needed to protect
the teeth against germs.
ASSIGNMENT - 16
(a) Title : Parameters for Ascertaining
Development
Notes :
1. Paradox of econ. growth in India
[Teachers Handbook P.Papers Eng. XI]
SUMMARY
Books have left no field unexplored.
They are available on almost all topics,
big or small. They are helpful in
spreading knowledge and advancement
of civilization. Thus, they are the mines
of intellectual wealth. But the things
were different in the absence of books,
when few people could read. Rocks[11]
min.
relxn.
(b)
: minimum
: relaxation
SUMMARY
Some definite idea or theme is always
behind decorating and furnishing a
home as it expresses the personality of
its owner. The basis for home furnishing
should be the characteristics of the
family living in it. Both formal and
informal ways of living are expressed
differently while furnishing it. The
articles used should please the senses
and uplift the spirit. Beautiful surroundings are essential. Traditional or
modern types of furniture are used
according to the tastes and
requirements. But articles of utility,
having maximum service and
minimum care, should have place in a
home.
ASSIGNMENT - 19
(a) Title : The inquisitive Jagdish
Chandra Bose
Notes :
1. As a little boy
(a) saw river in flood
(b) gazed at hurrying eddies of water
(c) his fascnt. for the scene
(d) struck by the mystery and beauty
of water
(e) wave motion set him to spect.
2. Fathers absence an opportunity to
meditate
(a) his father very conscientious
(b) away on a persnl. inspctn. of a village to help people
(c) options open to the little boy pleasure ride or worship
(d) didnt want to bother grandmother who had been annoyed
with him.
3. Jagdish Chander Bose - his interests
[Teachers Handbook P.Papers Eng. XI]
SUMMARY
In osteoporosis bones become weak due
to loss of calcium. Fracture of bones in
the spine, hip and wrist is often seen in
a patient of osteoporosis. Both men and
women in their old age can be its
victims. Osteoporosis may result in loss
of height, back pain and change in
posture. It can be prevented by
appropriate nutrition rich in calcium
and vitamin D. Calcium sources are low
fat dairy products, leafy vegetables and
calcium supplements. The best exercises
for its patient are weight bearing
exercise, walking, stair climbing,
dancing. Smoking must be avoided.
ASSIGNMENT - 21
(a) Title : Flower Arrangement - an Art
Notes :
1. Flowers enhance home beauty
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2.
3.
4.
5.
(b) SUMMARY
Flower arrangement is an enjoyable art.
Even a beautifully planned and
decorated room looks more beautiful
with the artistically arranged flower
vases. The objective of flower
arrangement is to produce harmonious
appearance and colour combination so
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3.
NOTICE
Notes : For complete format of Notice, consult Evergreen
Practice Papers, vol. II.
ASSIGNMENT - 1
NOTICE
The school is organising a tour to Shimla
during the coming winter vacation,
from 10th to 24th Dec., 20... A school
bus has been arranged for the tour.
Those who are interested should give
their names and a consent letter from
the parents to the undersigned, and
must deposit \` 2000 each by Dec. 4 in
the office. The necessary instructions
will be given by Sh. N. K. Chopra,
teacher incharge of the tour on Dec. 8
in Room No. 10 at 3 p.m.
Surjit
2.
NOTICE
1.
NOTICE
4.
NOTICE
An Inter-School Football Tournament
will be held in our school playground,
from 15th to 20th Feb., 20... everyday
at 5 p.m. The inaugural ceremony will
be presided over by Sh. S. S. Sidhu,
local MLA. All the students are
requested to come and enjoy each
match.
Puneet Sharma
In-charge, Sports
ASSIGNMENT - 2
5.
NOTICE
In order to encourage games and sports,
the school is organising an inter-class
sports quiz for senior classes (IX to XII)
on 8th May, 20... at 10 a.m. in Room
No. 15. Those who are interested should
give their names to the undersigned by
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NOTICE
The Alumni Association of our school
has decided to hold the Silver Jubilee
Year of the school on Jan 25, 20... in
the school auditorium at 9 a.m. The
members of the Association are
requested to give their suggestions in
writing to the undersigned as to how to
celebrate the day in a befitting manner.
Mohan
Secretary, Alumni Association
7.
8.
NOTICE
LOST ! LOST ! LOST !
I have lost a purse in the playground
of our school during the recess period
yesterday, that is, on April 26, 20... . It
is a brown, shining purse, and it has a
fifty-rupee note, my identity card and
school diary. Anyone who finds it may
kindly return it in the recess period in
Room No. 11. A good treat is promised.
NOTICE
Ashu
XI-A
Avail Discount
of
25% by March 14
2.
Reasonably priced
Special
Opening Discount
20%
Programmes Offered
OUR MOTTO
Sunday-classes
Teaching by volunteers
[17]
ASSIGNMENT - 4
5.
Install dustbins
Entry Pass
< 100/-
Compulsory
in Aid of
Drought Victims of our State
Help organise the function
Motivate the people to donate liberally
Participate in the programme
Renowned Artists to Perform
Contact : Aman, Secretary, Tagore Dramatic Club; Ph : 9787001981
[18]
7.
Opening Time
May 4
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
May 5
9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
8.
Remember
Respiratory diseases
Ear disorders
Dont Say No
Onion odour is due to sulphur compounds
Onion is not a tamasic food.
Issued in Public Interest : Directorate of Health, ABC Government
[19]
ADVERTISEMENT
ASSIGNMENT - 5
1. Wanted ten shopping assistants for a newly opened shopping mall. The candidates
should be at least XII pass or graduates, young and energetic, with 1- 2 yrs of
experience. Good communication skills are a must. Salary ` 5000 per month with
liberal incentives. Apply with your resume to the General Manager, MBD Shopping
Mall, Ferozepur Road, Ludhiana by Sept. 10, 20... .
2.
[20]
ASSIGNMENT - 6
5.
6.
WITH
Special Summer
Discount !
7.
by
RAVINDRA CONSULTANCY
(2-C, the Mall, Patiala)
Highlights
[21]
8.
Want to be a Doctor,
an Engineer,
an Architect ?
USE AMRIT-PRASH A Special Brain Tonic
Yours truly
Amar
ASSIGNMENT - 8
ASSIGNMENT - 7
1.
Dear Sir
I want to draw your kind attention to
the illegal extraction of stones being
done by some unscruplous and greedy
trade mafia engaged in construction,
buildings, roads and bridges. The result
is that the ecology of the region is badly
affected. Moreover, many public
monuments are in very bad condition.
The walls of the old fort are crumbling.
The famous Chaar Minaar needs
immediate repairs.
Immediate steps should be taken
against those who indulge in illegal
stone extraction. Valuable heritage
buildings must be saved from wear and
tear, and air and water pollution.
I hope you will initiate the desired steps
to remedy the problem.
Thank you very much.
[22]
2.
Dear Sir
We have received the consignment sent
by you on 25th July, 20 ... against our
order no. 1223.
We regret to point out that the sarees
and lehangas received do not match
with those shown in your brochure.
These are different from the ones
ordered by us. The colours are very dull
and the stuff quite inferior to what we
expected.
As such, we are sending back all the
articles in the hope that you will replace
them with the ones we ordered for. In
case there is any problem, please be free
to let us know.
Kindly expediate the delivery of the
articles and oblige.
Yours truly
R. K. Sharma
[Teachers Handbook P.Papers Eng. XI]
ASSIGNMENT - 9
3.
ASSIGNMENT - 10
4.
Sir
I want to draw your attention to the
rise in the number of violent incidents,
robberies and murders in our city. The
people feel totally unsafe. It seems as if
there were no law and order in the city.
Only yesterday an old couple was found
murdered in a posh colony. The police
seems to be clueless and ineffective.
During the last week at least five
incidents of chain-snatching have been
reported from various parts of the city.
In one incident the woman fell so badly
from the Activa-scooter that she
received a head injury and died a day
later.
My request to you is that you should
take immediate steps to restore the
confidence of common man in the
effectiveness of policing. For example,
patrolling by constables in sensitive
localities should be intensified. The
proactive steps are also needed to be
taken. The ruffians should be rounded
up. The bikers should be thoroughly
checked. The intelligence network of
the police should be more active and
effective.
I hope you will look into the matter and
take necessary steps to control the rising
crime graph in our city.
Thank you very much.
Yours faithfully
Ramandeep
ASSIGNMENT - 11
5.
Dear Sir
I am a student of B.Com Final. I am
interested in joining your institute for
ASSIGNMENT - 12
6.
Sir
This is in response to your
advertisement in The Hindustan Times
for IELTS preparation. I am a student
of B.C.A. I am interested in your
coaching classes as I want to get a good
score in IELTS to go to Australia for
higher studies. I would appreciate if
you send me more details about :
(i) the fees / cost of the course,
(ii) the duration of the course,
(iii) the time and place of coaching
classes,
(iv) hostel facility, if any.
I am interested in joining the classes
soon. Please do respond at the earliest.
Yours faithfully
Anil
ASSIGNMENT - 13
7.
ASSIGNMENT - 14
1.
Sir
Let me express my concern about the
malpractices indulged in by the
[23]
Yours truly
Naveen
ASSIGNMENT - 15
2.
ASSIGNMENT - 16
3.
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Sir
Let me express my views on terrorism
which, I feel, is a global problem now,
in the columns of your esteemed
newspaper.
Terrorism has gripped the world so
completely that there seems no escape
from it. No continent can boast of being
free from terrorism. Whatever may be
the ideology of terrorism, it leaves
behind death, destruction and
suffering. Keeping in view the terrorist
happenings like W.T.C. attack, we can
say that the life of an ordinary citizen
is all the time in danger.
Clever politicians, religious leaders and
mafia dons are the generators of
terrorism. Since terrorism is a global
Sir
Let me express my views on the scenes
of sex and violence being shown on TV
these days through the columns of your
esteemed paper.
It is a matter of concern that most of
the TV channels are crossing all limits
of social decency. Many obscene films
and advertisements are being shown as
a routine. Some dialogues and dance
forms have obvious sexual overtones.
Yours truly
Aman
ASSIGNMENT - 18
5.
Dear Sir
Kindly allow me to express my views
on the increasing crime against women
in big cities through the columns of your
esteemed newspaper.
[Teachers Handbook P.Papers Eng. XI]
ASSIGNMENT - 20
1.
Dear Sir
Subject : Application for the post of a
chef.
This is with reference to your
advertisement dated 4th May, 20... in
The Tribune for the post of a chef. I
wish to apply for the same.
My resume is enclosed herewith for
your perusal and consideration. If
selected, I shall endeavour to prove
myself as an asset to your hotel.
Yours truly
Reema
Resume
Name
: Reema Sharma
Fathers Name
Date of Birth
Age
Sex
Marital Status
Permanent Address
:
:
:
:
:
:
Dear Sir
Subject : Application for the post of a
Trainee Medical Representative.
This is with reference to your
advertisement dated 4th May, 20... . in
The Times of India for the post of a
trainee medical representative. I wish
to apply for the same.
My resume is enclosed herewith for
your perusal and consideration. If
selected, I shall endeavour to prove
myself as an asset to the company.
Yours truly
Rita
Resume
Name
Fathers Name
: Rita Sharma
: Sh Vipin Sharma
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Date of Birth
Age
: 25 years
Sex
: Female
Marital Status
: Single
: 98664453001
Educational
Qualifications
Experience
References
: 2 years as a medical
representative in a
private firm.
: 1. Mr N. K. Gupta
Principal, Hans Raj
College, N. Delhi.
RESUME
Name
Fathers Name :
Sh Jeewan Lal
Date of Birth
Sex
Marital Status
Permanent
Address
Contact No.
Educational
Qualifications
:
:
:
:
Experience
References
:
:
2. Mr A. K. Sinha
Manager, Glaxo,
Noida.
ASSIGNMENT - 22
3.
Dear Sir
Subject : Application for the post of
Steno Typist
This is with reference to your
advertisement dated 1st April, 20......
in The Times of India for the post of a
steno typist. I wish to apply for the
same.
My detailed resume is enclosed
herewith for your kind perusal and
consideration. If selected, I shall try to
perform my duties to your entire
satisfaction.
Yours truly
Asha
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Asha Rani
ASSIGNMENT - 23
1.
ASSIGNMENT - 24
2.
Respected Sir
I am a student of class XI - B, Roll No.
723. I am interested in learning
computer applications. Many other
students of our class also want to learn
computer basics. In fact, some students
of our class are already learning
computer applications at private centres.
Sir, if an add-on course in computer
applications is started for students of
XIth and XIIth classes it will help all
[Teachers Handbook P.Papers Eng. XI]
Yours obediently
Rohit
ASSIGNMENT - 25
3.
Respected Sir
I am a student of XI-A, Roll No. 55. I
want to draw your attention to the
painful case of ragging of junior
students by some senior students in and
outside the classrooms. These senior
students force the innocent, helpless
students to do impossible tasks such as
climbing a tree or wall, or go naked.
They sometimes ask them to sing vulgar
songs or abuse them. They make fun of
them, slap and abuse them. They also
threaten them against reporting their
behaviour to anyone.
I hope you will depute some teachers to
discipline these senior students so that
the image of our school is not sullied.
Thank you very much.
Yours obediently
Karanvir
ARTICLE
ASSIGNMENT - 26
1.
Global Terrorism
Global terrorism is at its worst these
days. Terrorism in the name of religion
has spread fast in many countries of
the world, taking huge toll of human
lives. Most of the terrorists are young
people who have been wrongly
indoctrinated in believing that they are
fighting for a cause. Religious prejudices,
ASSIGNMENT - 27
2.
ASSIGNMENT - 28
3.
ASSIGNMENT - 29
4.
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ASSIGNMENT - 31
6.
ASSIGNMENT - 32
7.
ASSIGNMENT - 36
3.
ASSIGNMENT - 33
8.
SPEECH
ASSIGNMENT - 34
1.
ASSIGNMENT - 37
4.
REPORT
ASSIGNMENT - 38
1.
2.
ASSIGNMENT - 39
3.
4.
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6.
8.
NARRATIVE
ASSIGNMENT - 42
1.
ASSIGNMENT - 41
7.
2.
ASSIGNMENT - 44
5.
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6.
GRAMMAR
DETERMINERS
ASSIGNMENT - 45
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
(a) the
(b) all
(c) the
(d) many
(e) our
(f) Any
(a) a
(c) fifty
(b) the
(d) no
(e) the
(g) my
(a) the
(f) this
(h) a
(b) x
(c) the
(e) any
(d) some
(f) your
(g) the
(i) this
(a) a
(h) second
(j) my
(b) his
(c) any
(e) the
(d) the
(f) some
(g) their
(a) These (b) so
(c) the
(d) any
(e) their
(g) one
(f) many
(h) other
(i) the
(a) a
(b) many
(c) his
(e) the
(g) his
(d) a
(f) The
ASSIGNMENT - 46
7.
8.
9.
(a) The
(b) the
(c) the
(d) Their
(e) their
(f) A
(g) a
(h) a
(a) My
(b) much
(c) my
(d) my
(a) The
(b) our
(c) much
(d) the
3.
4.
5.
6.
(c) by a bus
(d) visit the most
(e) for its whispering
(f) of a few
(g) of the sculptures
raised
went
proceeded
was
were dancing
were playing
were buying
fired
escaped
enjoyed
came
attend
(c) waited
(e) requested
(f) cut
(g) send
(h) thank
(i) sent
(a) think
(c) fear
(e) might
(h) does
(i) mean
(j) improves
(k) matters
(l) is
(h) be an excursion
TENSES
ASSIGNMENT - 48
7.
ASSIGNMENT - 47
1.
(c) stop
(d) make
8.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
has spread
sacrificed
never thought
would play
has increased
9.
(a) know
(b) are
(c) has
(e) discovered
(e) has
(f) get
(i) becoming
(b) came
(c) doing
(d) died
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(e) was
(f) am
(g) earn
(h) do
(i) bring
(j) did
(k) advised
(l) had taken
(m) came
(n) fell
(o) forgive
10. (a) are
(b) live
(c) called
(d) is
(e) boiling
(f) use
(g) washing
(h) cooking
(i) bathing
(j) called
(k) have
(l) find
11. (a) return .... returned
(b) find .... found
(c) run .... ran
(d) see .... saw
(e) shouted .... shout
(f) run .... running
(g) start .... started
(h) hurry .... hurried
(i) come .... came
12. (a) scientists are unanimous
(b) dolphins are highly
(c) There are examples
(d) They are the
(e) dolphin has a
(f) dolphin has the
(g) Dolphins use a
(h) they speak to
MODALS
ASSIGNMENT - 49
1.
2.
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(a)
(c)
(e)
(a)
(c)
(e)
(g)
(i)
can
will
can
will
will
need
will
will
(b)
(d)
(f)
(b)
(d)
(f)
(h)
(j)
should
will
cant
should
should
will
Will
should
3.
4.
5.
(a) May
(c) could
(e) could
(g) should
(i) will
(k) should
(m) should
(a) must
(c) may
(e) will
(g) may
(i) Would
(a) should
(c) should
(e) used to
(b)
(d)
(f)
(h)
(j)
(l)
should
should
need
need
should
will
(b)
(d)
(f)
(h)
(j)
(b)
(d)
(f)
need
should
Can
need
will
must
should
would
would
(b)
should
(d)
will
(f)
can
(b)
Will
(d)
should
(f)
should
(h)
can
(j)
should
must
(b)
can
(d)
should
(f)
will
could ..... can
had ..... have
should ..... can
can ..... should
may ..... can
may ..... should
may ..... should
may ..... can
musicians will play
love will dance
can
can
should
can
wont
would
should
can
ASSIGNMENT - 50
6.
(a)
(c)
(e)
7.
(a)
(c)
(e)
(g)
(i)
(k)
8.
(a)
(c)
(e)
(g)
9.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
10. (a)
(b)
will
should
can
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
CLAUSES
6.
ASSIGNMENT - 51
1.
2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
9.
(d)
(e)
(f)
10. (a)
(b)
(c)
3.
(e) of making.
(f) in whatever you prepare.
(g) everything that is made.
11. (a) who fished alone in the gulf stream
(b) but he had not caught a fish
(c) who loved him
(d) When he could not catch a fish for
forty days
(e) that the old man was very unlucky
(f) when he came back
(g) that the old man was not unlucky
12. (a) which is related to self-killing to
avoid endless suffering.
4.
(b) which is
(c) who have heard about it.
(d) which I got as a prize.
ASSIGNMENT - 54
1.
2.
3.
TRANSFORMATION OF
SENTENCES
2.
[36]
(a)
(b)
(c)
(a)
(b)
(c)
is put
(b) is turned
lighted
(d) are put
is filled
(f) are added
is taken
peeled and cut into small slices
is ground
are put
is added to this and churned
are added
taken to clean
was taken
were removed
was set
arranged neatly in order
are kept
SENTENCE REORDERING
ASSIGNMENT - 53
1.
(a)
(c)
(e)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
ASSIGNMENT - 55
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
EDITING (ERRORS)
ASSIGNMENT - 58
1.
2.
3.
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
in ..... by
but ..... and
found ..... founded
has ..... had
for ..... of
symposium ..... symposia
meet ..... met
defeat ..... defeated
since ..... for
withholding ..... withstanding
in ...... by
will ..... should
times ..... time
than ..... to
worthy ..... worth
so ..... thus
live ..... lived
travel ..... travelled
rent ..... rented
planting ..... planted
driving ..... drive
had ...... have
has ..... have
had ..... have
a ..... the
but ..... and
of ..... in
the ..... a
that ..... this
but ..... as
5.
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
is ..... was
you ..... him
could ..... can
year ..... years
among ..... between
so ..... such
an ..... the
longer ..... long
contain ..... contained
salts ..... salt
ASSIGNMENT - 59
6.
7.
8.
9.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
on ..... about
in ..... of
on ..... and
is ..... are
in ..... on
does ..... do
cause ..... causes
a ..... the
a ..... the
then ..... than
prove ..... proved
for ..... in
with ..... of
can ..... should
germ ..... germs
germs ..... germ
met ..... meet
meant ..... mean
sang ..... sing
meet ..... met
wanted ..... want
oblized ..... oblize
is ..... was
announces ..... anounced
crossing ..... crossed
pass ..... passed
enter ..... entered
look ..... looked
forget ..... forgot
(f)
(g)
(h)
10. (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
EDITING (OMISSIONS)
ASSIGNMENT - 60
1.
2.
3.
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
5.
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
married in two
approved of Spencer
pride in him
quite at home
elements of greatness
past of a
politics and clean
free of scams
culture is ageless
to the 21st
Christ. A great
Toynbee has acknowledged
ASSIGNMENT - 61
6.
7.
8.
9.
[40]
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
room with a
up and began
smoking a cigarette
Suddenly there was
ERROR CORRECTION
ASSIGNMENT - 62
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(a)
(b)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
9.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
10. (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
11. (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
12. (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
13. (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
14. (a)
(d)
15. (a)
(d)
ASSIGNMENT - 64
1.
2.
3.
(a)
(c)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
4.
(d)
(a)
(c)
to
(b) of
who
(d) ago
happier ........... happy
may ........... can
feels ........... feel
the ........... a
laugh ........... laughing
some ........... may
forgot ........... forget
these ........... their
It was a glorious morning.
The first client arrived and all else
was forgotten.
There was a knock on the outer
door.
Come in, he roared out.
was held
(b) was adjudged
were awarded (d) was given
ASSIGNMENT - 65
1.
2.
3.
(a)
(c)
(a)
(c)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
to
(b) was
want
(d) want, my
fish out of
(b) was in a
there was a (d) had no spare
time and were
so there was
contact between him
work to do
Nothing unites people so much as
tears and laughter.
They cut through barriers of age
and religion.
Laughter and tears are infectious.
But the genuineness of life is a
modern problem.
she was doing
she was doing
she had gone
that she had gone
[41]
PRACTICE PAPER-I
(a)
Key to abbreviations
(b)
[42]
advertisement
provd.
provide
diffrnt.
different
envrnmnt.
environment
const.
construction
eco.
ecological
SUMMARY
Tourism is one of the worlds largest
industries. It employs 100 million
people and generates immense revenue.
Tourism provides the people recreation
and change of environment. Moreover
it brings the people of different countries
together and leads to mutual
understanding and tolerance. But
tourism has certain disadvantages also.
It disrupts social cultural life. Excessive
construction of hotels disturbs
ecological balance. It pollutes culture
and adversely affects wild life. Political
disturbance poses a serious problem for
tourism.
advt.
SECTION - B
(Writing Skills & Grammar)
3.
Sir
Let me express my concern over TV
programmes which are badly
affecting our youngsters. There are
many avoidable programmes being
telecast by Doordarshan these days.
These are mostly song and dance
sequences. Such programmes use
highly erotic body movements. The
dancers, both male and female, are
often clad in indecent, scanty clothes.
The vulgar gestures and sexual
overtones have a bad effect on the
minds of younger viewers.
Then some films and serials show
excess of violent behaviour. The
scenes of brutal murder and rape
should better be avoided. They can be
suggested in a subtle manner. Then
there are some ads which are simply
vulgar, and fill our minds with
feelings of disgust. The latest CocaCola ad is a glaring example of it.
5.
Yours faithfully
Raman
Or
Sir
I am writing this letter to draw your
attention to the wretched condition of
the house occupied by me. The ceiling
of the drawing room leaks at all the
corners. As the rainy season is
drawing near, it needs immediate
repairs. Moreover the whole house
needs whitewashing. If you
remember, it is now four years when
it was white-washed.
Another problem that I want to bring
to your notice is the condition of the
water taps. They are all the time
dripping water. Moreover, the doors
and windows are being eaten by the
termite; the hinges are loose and the
doors do not shut properly. I request
you to undertake necessary repairs at
the earliest so that the rot is stemmed
before it is too late.
Your sincerely
Raman
Democracy cannot be thought of
without elections. People exercise their
rights to elect the rulers.
Unfortunately, they are so confused
now that they do not know exactly
whom they should elect. They find all
parties and leaders equally bad. No
wonder, many a time no political
party gets majority in a legislature.
[43]
6.
7.
8.
1. (a)
(i) a
(ii) a
(iii) b (iv) d
(v) b
(vi) d
(vii) The poet sings a happy song to
cheer up a person in distress.
(viii) He tried to make her laugh.
(ix) The poet assured the listener
that he was quite near her.
(x) It is a poem of self-introspection.
The poet wants us to make
others feel happy or show them
the right light and direction
when they need our help. We
Key to abbreviations
elect.
intelt.
distn.
complx.
artfcl.
mentl.
(b)
:
:
:
:
:
:
electronic
intelligent
distinction
complex
artificial
mental
SUMMARY
Artificial intelligence is linked to the
question whether robots and computers
think. The first electronic computers
were dubbed as electronic brains. They
were called high speed idiots. Even
human idiot is considered one of the
most intelligent forms on earth. Some
people can really think more than others
though people are considered thought
less or unthinking beings. The degree
of thinking varies in non-human forms.
Higher mammals show complex brain
activity. Research on artificial
intelligence scrutinizes human working
rigorously. Computers developed by
human intelligence are the worlds best
players.
SECTION - B
(Writing Skills & Grammar)
3.
Yours faithfully
Sumedh
Or
Sir
[46]
Sir
I want to express my concern about
the growing cases of malaria and
dengue in the capital on the eve of
the Commonwealth Games. The
digging work for the construction
work has left behind many deep pits
and pools which are filled with rain
water. These pools and pits of water
are the breeding grounds for
mosquitoes which are responsible for
the spread of malaria and dengue
among Delhites. The news of these
diseases have alarmed the players and
guests which are expected to arrive
shortly in Delhi.
Urgent steps need to be taken to curb
the onslaught of mosquito-bitten
diseases. There should be regular
fogging of the critical areas to wipe
out colonies of mosquitoes. People
should take extra precautions to save
themselves from mosquitoes. They
should keep their surroundings clean,
5.
6.
7.
8.
Or
Dear Friends ! It is sad that our
children have no suitable place to
play. The Improvement Trust
earmarked a plot for children park
some years back. It was developed by
the welfare society only last year. But
due to misuse and neglect it is now
in a terribly bad shape. The plaster
[Teachers Handbook P.Papers Eng. XI]
9.
PRACTICE PAPER-3
SECTION - A (Reading)
1. (a)
(i) a
(ii) b
(iii) a (iv) d
(v) a
(vi) c
(b) (vii) They had known that the brain
cells deprived of sufficient
oxygen do not work efficiently.
(viii) Exercise makes people more
active and feel better.
(ix) By regular exercise and proper
diet.
(x) The number of neurons may be
influenced and modified by
outside means.
(xi) as much as (xii) suspiciously
2.(a) Title : Experience of a Himalayan
Avalanche
1. Sensing imnt. danger
(a) abnormal heat
(b) the slow pace, cause of worry
to the author in the lead
(c) the route forgotten by sherpas
(d) majestic sight, weather brilnt.
2. Death-in-life experience
(i) the snow cracked
(ii) the author got lifted
(iii) found himself hanging in a
cleft with a rope round his neck
3. Escape from death
(a) freeing of left leg from the
rope by the author
(b) SUMMARY
The author sensed imminent danger
coming from the Himalayan avalanches. The author had to take the lead as
the sherpas had forgotten the route.
The slow pace caused a lot of worry, but
the majestic mountains and the
brilliant surroundings were arresting.
Meanwhile cracks were widening in the
snow. The author was lifted up with
great force and he found himself
hanging in the cleft with a rope round
his neck. With a frenzy he freed his left
leg from the rope and climbed a yard or
so with difficulty. With this he felt
totally exhausted. Aila and Sakri came
to his rescue. He collapsed on the snow.
[48]
Or
WARS ARE HORRIBLE
PRESENT
SAD SPECTACE OF DEATH AND DESTRUCTION
IMMENSE LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY
WARA GREAT CRUELTY PERPETRATED
ON
INNOCENT HUMAN BEINGS
BY
WARMONGERS AND DISGRUNTLED POLITICIANS
FOR
THEIR SELFISH ENDS
JOIN
CRUSADE AGAINST WAR
HELP MANKIND LIVE IN A WORLD
OF
PEACE, HARMONY & FRIENDSHIP
Issued By : World Amity Council
4.
Sir
I am a student of class XI - B, Roll No.
33. I want to draw your attention to a
matter of grave concern. Some of the
senior students residing in the hostel
are indulging in ragging of junior
students. They start their nefarious
practices after 9 p.m. when there is no
one to watch them. Some of the victims
are so terrified that they have decided
to leave the school and go back to their
homes. These senior students, some of
whom are wrestlers, harass the juniors
physically and mentally.
I hope you will look into the matter
personally and take urgent steps to
stop ragging which may bring bad
name to the institution.
Yours obediently
Santosh
5.
XI - B, Roll No. 33
April 4, 20....
Or
Hints :
The supply of water only for two hours
a day from 9 to 10 in the morning
and from 5 to 6 in the evening no
water supply on certain days
polluted water supplied civic
authorities do nothing despite
reminders.
Smoking is a bad habit. It is injurious
to health. It is, however, sad that a
large number of people all over the
world smoke. Worse, even the
educated and well-awakened persons
have fallen a prey to this habit. The
spread of this evil is mainly due to its
glorification in films and T.V. serials.
The hero who lights a cigarette or
[49]
7.
8.
1. (a)
(i) a
(v) c
(ii) b
(vi) c
(iii) d (iv) a
(xi) scatter
(xii) wonderful
2.(a) Title
:
Atmospheric
Environmental Pollution
and
Key to abbreviations
environ.
environment
atm.
atmosphere
H2
hydrogen
volc.
volcanic
(b) SUMMARY
When the earth contracted quite early,
several gases were emitted. These
gases formed its atmosphere. Most of
the minor constituents of the
atmosphere came from volcanic
eruptions. The atmoshere is mainly
composed of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon
dioxide, etc. It got polluted by
pollutants like waste products, smoke,
sewage, chemicals, etc. Air, water and
land are getting polluted. Polluted air
is harmful to all creatures and
environment. It depletes the ozone
layer which is essential for absorption
of harmful ultra violet radiation. It
may cause skin cancer. The depletion
of
ozone
layer
may
cause
extermination of all kinds of life on the
earth.
[51]
4.
[52]
Dear Sir
Let me express my concern about the
insanitary conditions prevailing in
our city through the columns of your
popular newspaper.
There is hardly any area in our city
which is neat and clean. The open
garbage dump before the entrance of
Nikko Park in Model Town, a popular
place for recreation for children and
their parents, is a testimony to the
carelessness of the civic authorities.
Heaps of garbage, dust and rubbish
could be seen everywhere. Needless
to say, they are breeding grounds for
flies and mosquitoes which cause
epidemics like malaria, dengue and
many other diseases. The drainage
system does not function properly. All
roads and streets get flooded within
5.
6.
7.
8.
on
at
put took
drops dropped
of
off
took take
a
one
His body was frail but his soul was
mighty.
(b) He was an apostle of peace, truth
and non-violence.
(c) He believed in simple living and
high thinking
(d) He practised what he believed.
(a) should be kept clean
(b) not be allowed
(c) must be worn
Note 9-13 (Literature and Long
Reading Text) : Consult Evergreen
Practice Papers, Vol. II for
answers.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(a)
PRACTICE PAPER-5
SECTION - A (Reading)
1. (a)
(i) d
(v) d
(ii) d
(vi) b
(iii) c (iv) b
(b)
SUMMARY
The gastric juice is secreted by gastric
glands. It is a clear pale yellow fluid
and consists of 97.99% water and
mucin. The small intestine is coiled up
in the centre of the abdomen. It has
three parts-the duodenum, the jejunum
and the illeum. The villi provide an
enormous area for rapid absorption of
the digested food. Absorption takes
place in the lacteals of the villi. The
large intestine is divided into caecum,
ascending colon, transverse colon,
descending colon and the rectum. Its
main function is to absorb water and
salts and excrete faeces.
(b) Three
parts
:
the
duodenum, the jejunum
and the illeum
(c) the absorption of the
digested food by the villi on
its inner wall
(d) fat absorption in the lacteals
of the villi
3. The large intestine
(a) divided into caecum, ascen.
colon, transverse colon,
desc. colon and the rectum
(b) outer coats on the wall
[54]
4.
Dear Sir
Through the columns of your
esteemed newspaper I would like to
awaken the readers about the wrong
teaching methods being followed in
schools. The techniques adopted these
days encourage rote learning.
Students are asked to memorise
maximum number of facts and
figures. The habit of original thinking
is discouraged.
I strongly feel that this technique
which encourages cramming is going
to be very harmful for the future of
the students. When we send our
children to schools we expect that they
should learn how to think. They
should have a balanced development
of their personality.
It is the duty of all those persons in
the education department to frame the
syllabi of the schools in such a way
that rote learning is discouraged.
Yours truly
Kamal
Or
Dear Sir
Subject : Complaint about a washing
machine.
I bought a Whirlpool White Magic
washing machine from your showroom.
It was purchased with a guarantee of
two years (guaranter card no : C-145,
dated April 2, 20....). The machine gave
a trouble-free service for only two
months. Now the spin dry system of the
machine does not function properly.
The clothes drip wet even after the spin
dry function is completed according to
the machine.
Yours faithfully
Anand
5.
6.
7.
8.
[56]
PRACTICE PAPER-6
SECTION - A (Reading)
1. (a)
(i) c
(ii) a
(v) a
(vi) d
(iii) b (iv) a
Key to abbreviations
vill.
village
hsptlty.
hospitality
isltn.
isolation
uncmfrtbl.
uncomfortable
(b) SUMMARY
The author lived in a remote Chinese
countryside during her childhood. She
would watch the meandering Yangtse
river during her wandering. She would
l Clothes
l Medicines
l Shelter
Your timely donation will go a long way in providing these helpless people the
much needed help and comfort.
Come forward Its noble, humanitarian cause. Donate clothes, money,
foodgrains, medicine etc.
Issued by : Manav Seva Samiti; Delhi
[Teachers Handbook P.Papers Eng. XI]
[57]
4.
5.
Sir
As Head Boy of your school, I want to
draw your attention to the fact that
most of our school students are in the
habit of eating fast food and taking
fizzy drinks. They are also addictive
of playing video-games in excess.
They shun physical activities. My
suggestion is that we should hold a
seminar on health to make the
students aware of how they are
ruining their health by wrong habits.
Experts in the field should be invited
to speak on leading a happy and
healthy life. I assure you many
students are ready to help us in
organising such a seminar.
I hope you will consider my proposal
favourably.
Thank you very much.
Yours obediently
Vinod
Class XI - A (Head Boy)
2nd June, 20....
Or
Hints : The craze for tobacooused in
different forms cigarettes, bidis,
cigar, gutka, paan, etc. nicotine, an
oily substance in tobacoo, dangerous;
may cause cancer of the mouth, throat
and chest wastage of money on a
useless, rather dangerous obsession
smokers pollute the atmosphere and
affect non-smokers as well the plea
that smoking activates the brain and
nerves may be right, but it is a
temporary phenomenon avoidable
habit steps to make tobacoo use in
any form illegal.
[58]
Drug-Addiction
The abuse of drugs is now a major
problem that our country is facing.
Young boys and girls are virtually
being crippled by the spread of drugs.
To start with the addict takes a fill to
alleviate pain or get a thrill at the
persuasion of his friends. Quickly he
develops a mental dependence to the
thrill. Gradually he becomes
physically dependent on the drug. He
requires increasing does daily. In the
absence of drug he shows withdrawal
symptoms. Ultimately the addiction
becomes a habit.
If we study the lives of drug addicts,
we see that they are completely self
centred people. They care least for
others. The consciousness of a drug
addict is clouded and he loses will
power, concentration, memory and
judgement capacity. When a drug
addict is in need of money, he does
not hesitate to steal or indulge in
antisocial activities. More drugs, more
crime shows the graph. A new addict
develops friendship with fellow addicts
and slowly enters the so called drug
structure. Once he enters this drug
structure he is regarded as an
outcaste. It is seen that lack of healthy
education, uninspiring lectures by
teachers, unhealthy books and
cinema are responsible for degrading
the youth and leading them to
addiction.
Or
Dignity of Uniform
Uniforms are impersonal clothes. They
mark the part that people play in the
drama of life. They distinguish a
postman from a policeman, the air
hostess from the mere passenger or
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