Model Paper 5 English (Language & Literature) - Model Paper 5

I got up and paced up and down the room. Then another lovely thought struck me. I would marry. I would get married to a woman doctor who had plenty of money and good medical practice. She had to be fat; for a valid reason. If I made some silly mistake and needed to run away she should not be able to run after me and catch me! With such thoughts in my mind, I resumed my seat in the chair in front of the table. There were no more sounds from above. Suddenly there came a dull thud as if a rubber tube had fallen to the ground surely nothing to worry about. Even so, I thought I would turn around and take a look. No sooner had I turned than a fat snake wriggled over the back of the chair and landed on my shoulder. The snake's landing on me and my turning were simultaneous.
a. What did the protagonist NOT want in his potential spouse according to his thoughts in the passage? (1)
i. A woman who was practicing medicine.
ii. Someone who was wealthy.
iii. A woman who was agile and athletic.
iv. Someone who was professionally doing well
b. What does the speaker's tone in the passage suggest about his state of mind and emotions as he contemplates the idea of marriage and then experiences the unexpected encounter with the snake? (2)
c. Read the following descriptions (i)-(iii) and identify which one correctly corresponds to the extract. (1)
i. A debate is a formal discussion on a particular topic, usually with two or more people presenting different viewpoints and arguments.
ii. A soliloquy is a speech given by a character alone on stage, which reveals their innermost thoughts and feelings to the audience.
iii. An aside is a brief comment or remark made by a character directly to the audience which is not intended to be heard by other characters on stage.
d. Which phrase would correctly substitute 'a valid', in the given sentence from the extract (1)
She had to be fat; for a valid reason. If I made some silly mistake and needed to run away she should not be able to run after me and catch me!

You spoke finely then, and I shall be indebted to you to my dying day; but, strictly speaking, it was your cook, Olga, who saved me." "How is that?" "When I used to come to your house to chop wood she used to begin: 'Oh, you sot, you! Oh, you miserable creature! There's nothing for you but ruin.' And then she would sit down opposite me and grow sad, look into my face and weep. 'Oh, you unlucky man! There is no pleasure for you in this world and there will be none in the world to come. You drunkard! You will burn in hell. Oh, you unhappy one!' And so she would carry on, you know, in that strain. I can't tell you how much misery she suffered, how many tears she shed for my sake. But the chief thing was - she used to chop the wood for me. Do you know, sir, that I did not chop one single stick of wood for you? She did it all. Why this saved me, why I changed, why I stopped drinking at the sight of her I cannot explain. I only know that, owing to her words and noble deeds, a change took place in my heart; she set me right and I shall never forget it.
i. State one inference about Olga from the given extract. (1)
ii. What was the beggar's previous lifestyle, and how did Olga's actions and words contribute to his decision to stop drinking? Elaborate in about 40 words, with reference to the extract. (2)
iii. State TRUE or FALSE. (1)
None of the terms (a)-(d) below, can be applied to the question - What was the beggar's initial state of mind before Olga's intervention?
a. Content
b. Energetic
c. Alcoholic
d. Successful
iv. Which phrase or word would correctly substitute "misery", in the given sentence from the extract? (1)
I can't tell you how much misery she suffered, how many tears she shed for my sake.

Why did Einstein hate school?

When does the 'thousand dream fancies' begin to weave in the poet's mind? Write your answer in the context of the poem, 'Rain on the Roof.

How did Abdul Kalam earn his first wages?

What is the impact of the music of the flute on Vikram Seth?

What did the little woman feel about the cakes when she ate them herself?

Which traits of Evelyn's personality enabled her to overcome the challenge of deafness?

When did Santosh leave home for Delhi, and why?

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence;
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-
I took the one less travelled by,
And that has made all the difference.
a. What is the tone of the poet in the given stanza? (1)
b. Name the poet: (1)
i. William Wordsworth
ii. Robert Frost
iii. William Shakespeare
iv. W.W.E. Ross
C. ___________ the word from the stanza opposite in meaning to 'converged'. (1)
d. What is the significance of the two roads? Answer in about 40 words. (2)

A slumber did my spirit seal
I had no human fears
She seemed a thing that could not feel.
The touch of earthly years.
a. What has sealed the poet's spirit? (1)
b. What is the reason for the absence of typical human fears in the poet's mind? Answer in about 40 words. (2)
c. How does the poet feel in the given lines? (1)
i. cheerful
ii. depressed
iii. enraged
iv. petrified
d. The rhyming scheme used in the given stanza is __________ (1)

How does Ishwaran describe the story of the elephant? Does it appear to be possible?

What happened to the narrator's mother when she had run into the burning house?

What kind of friend was Sue to Johnsy?

Give a description of the festival of spring. Write your answer in the context of The Lost Child.

Give examples to prove that the king and the minister both were idiots. Write your answer in the context of In the Kingdom of Fools.

1. Mango (Mangifera indica) is Asia's most popular fruit, and it has gained popularity around the world. It has long been a component of culture and religion as a useful and tasty fruit. In addition to taste, it has many good qualities thus making it to be called as "King of Fruits". Major mango-growing states in India include Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are the leading states in mango production.
2. Mango is grown in an area of 5.58 million hectares of area in the world. India is the largest producer of mangoes with 46.02 and 45.88 percent of the total world area and production, respectively. However, India being the major shareholder in terms of mango production, exports only 0.52% of its total production indicating the huge gap in exporting of mangoes. Peru exports about 46%, Thailand 24%, Mexico 18% and Brazil 11% of their total mango production. These countries are the bigger challenges for Indian mango exports. Hence, efforts are needed to evolve cheap transportation mechanism, increase the trade agreements with major importing countries and enhance the productivity.
3. The top importing country is United States of America, however, India exports only two percent of its total exports to the USA. The USA, European countries, the UK, Malaysia and Russia can be the other hotspots where India can target to export the mangoes. The critical issue for exporting to the USA is transportation cost (due to sea route distance) and limited shelf life of mango, while for Europe transportation costs as well as competition by African countries are the major hurdles. The following chart shows the major export destinations of Indian mangoes in
2019-20:
Table:
Major Export Destination of Indian Mangoes in 2019-20:

S. No.	Country	Percentage
1	U.S.A.	2
2	Kuwait	2
3	Saudi Arabia	3
4	Qatar	6
5	Bangladesh	6
6	Oman	7
7	U.K.	9
8	Nepal	24
9	United Arab Emirates	33
10	Bahrain	2
11	Others	6

(Adapted for academic usage.)

Answer the following questions, based on the passage above:

i. Complete the following analogy appropriately, based on your understanding of Para 1: (1)
We can say that for becoming the king of jungle, Lion has to be the strongest, bravest and the fiercest. Similarly, Mango is known as the king of fruits because __________
ii. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option from those given in brackets, based on your understanding of Para 2: (1)
The statement that, India is the largest producer of Mangoes with 45.88 percent of the total world production can be attributed to Indian orchardists, is a/an __________ (fact/opinion) because it is a/an (subjective __________ judgement/objective detail)
iii. Justify the following in about 40 words: (2)
India being the major shareholder in terms of mango production, exports only 0.52% of its total production.
iv. Based on the table, which three countries were at par with each other in terms of mango import from India in 2019-20? (1)
v. The top mango importing country is the U.S.A., however, India exports only two percent of its total exports to the U.S.A. State any one inference that can be drawn from this. (1)
vi. In the given sentence taken from para-2, select the option that correctly replaces
the underlined word, with its most likely antonym. (1)
These countries are the bigger challenges for Indian mango exports.
1. enigmas
2. solutions
3. provocations
4. disputes
vii. Why is India described as the largest producer of mangoes in the world?
(Answer in about 40 words.) (2)
viii. Which of the following is the main takeaway from the study mentioned in the passage? (1)
1. India needs to produce more mangoes so that more can be exported.
2. The UAE imported most mangoes from India in 2019-20.
3. India is the largest producer of mangoes and by putting in more efforts, has the potential to be the largest exporter too.
4. More study is needed to find ways to increase the export of mangoes from India.

1. Organic food is very popular these days. It can also be very expensive. Some organic food costs twice as much as non-organic food. Parents of young children and even some pet owners, will pay high prices for organic food if they think it is healthier. But many others think organic food is just a waste of money.
2. There is one main difference between organic and non-organic food. Organic farms do not use agricultural chemicals such as pesticides that stop insects from damaging crops. In many countries, foods that claim to be organic must have special labels that guarantee they're grown organically.
3. Some people think organic also means 'locally grown' and originally it was indeed true. But over a period of time organic farming has become a big business, with many organic foods now being grown by large agricultural companies that sell their products far from where they're grown. Processed food made with organic ingredients has also become more popular. At first, only small companies produced these products. But as demand overtook supply, big food companies that had been selling non-organic products for many years also began selling organic products.
4. Is organic food safer and more nutritious? This is an important part of the debate. Many farmers and consumers believe it is safer and more nutritious. They think agricultural chemicals can cause serious illnesses such as cancer, but there isn't much evidence proving this is true. However, recent studies have shown that eating organically-grown produce reduces your chances of developing heart diseases. Many doctors think it is more important to stop dangerous bacteria from contaminating foods. These bacteria can contaminate both organic and non-organic fruits and vegetables, and doctors recommend washing produce carefully before eating it. Meat, fish and chicken can also become contaminated so washing your hands before handling these foods is also very important.Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below: (10)i. People are willing to pay high prices for organic food because (1)
a. it is not easily available.
b. it helps in weight loss.
c. it is produced by small companies.
d. it does not contain agricultural chemicals.
ii. Select the option that displays what the writer projects with reference to the following: (1)
Is organic food safer and more nutritious? This is an important part of the debate.
a. denial
b. confirmation
c. caution
d. acceptance
iii. The writer contrasts organic food to non-organic food. State one point of comparison between the two. (2)
iv. Based on your reading of the text, list two benefits of eating organic food. (2)
v. Complete the following with a phrase from paragraph 3. (1)

Opinion	Reason
Big food companies have started selling organic food products

vi. What connect does the writer draw between contamination of food and washing hands? (1)
vii. The writer says that people believe that it is safer and more nutritious to eat organic food. Select the reason for his sceptical view. (1)
a. the price decides the popularity
b. there is no confirmed evidence
c. it is tastier
d. it is marketed by big food companies
viii. Supply one point to justify the following: Some people think organic also means 'locally grown'. (1)

The price of the apples ________ very high.
(a) is (b) was (c) were (d) have

Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option.
Economics _________ difficult for the students of grade nine.
(a) are (b) has (c) is (d) were

Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter:
Subject: Need for __________ (promote) Healthy Eating Routines
Dear Madam
This is with reference to ....

I really _________ try to get fit.
(a) must (b) would (c) could (d) may

When _______ we the forest, it _______ darker.
(a) arrived / was getting
(b) have arrived / has been getting
(c) arrive/is getting
(d) arrive/has been getting

You can buy these maps at ____________ station. They all have them.
(a) a lot of (b) several (c) few (d) any

When _______ we the forest, it _______ darker.
(a) arrived / was getting
(b) have arrived / has been getting
(c) arrive/is getting
(d) arrive/has been getting

The price of the apples ________ very high.
(a) is (b) was (c) were (d) have

Report the dialogue between two friends, by completing the sentence:
Rohit: When do you wake up usually?
Mohit: I always wake up early.
In response to the question about when he usually wakes up, Mohit says that ____________

Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a news report:
Education play an important role in building an individual's identity and personality.

Option no.	Error	Correction
A	play	plays
B	an	the
C	in	for
D	an	a

Write a short paragraph on the following personality: Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi

The International Women's Day was celebrated in all parts of the world with great gusto. As part of the celebrations, women achievers were given awards by the Rotary Club of your city. Among those honoured included the famous Police Officer Kiran Bedi, Sharmila Tagore and Shabana Azmi. Write a short description of this event.

Your uncle lives in Malaysia. So in the last summer vacations, he took you to Malaysia. You enjoyed your visit to Malaysia a lot. Write your experiences in Malaysia as a diary entry after returning home, Write a diary entry.

Write a story in 150-200 words based on the points given below:

a rich man ________ spend whole life to earn wealth ________ angel of death came ________ requested for life _________ asked for one hour_________angel denied every request  _________ got one minute __________ he wrote a note _________ money can't buy you  anything______