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LT ATUL KATARYA MEMORIAL SCHOOL PRE BOARD- II- RETEST EXAMINATION CLASS X ENGLISH LANGUAGE (ENGLISH PAPER 1) __________________________________________________________________________________________ Maximum Marks: 80 Time Allowed: 2 hours Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the Question Paper. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Attempt all five questions. The intended marks for questions are given in brackets [ ]. (You are advised to spend not more than 30 minutes in answering Question 1 and 20 minutes in answering Question 2. __________________________________________________________________________________________ SECTION-A (50 marks) Question 1) Write a composition (300-350 words) on any one of the following topics: (i) A picnic is a great way to know about one s neighbours. Describe one such picnic that you recently attended. Explain how you think it is different from a regular get together. Highlight the importance of such gatherings in fostering social skills in an individual. (ii) There has been heavy rain in your town. You went to school but found that it was closed because of the rain. Describe the sights and sounds near the school and narrate how you finally reached home. (iii) Television addiction is killing the joy of family/social life. Express your views for or against the statement. (iv) Study the picture given below. Write a story or an account of what the picture suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture and may take suggestions from it, but there must be a clear connection between the picture and composition. Question 2) Select any ONE of the following: (i) On your way back from school, everyday, you see a number of street vendors lining the footpath. While that s a way to earn one s living, these vendors have children helping them. Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper talking about how such children are deprived of their basic rights. Point out the measures that can be taken to curb such a problem. (ii) Write a letter to your friend describing your thrilling experience when you boarded an aeroplane for the first time in your life. Give details of your wonderful air-flight and also mention what made it an unforgettable experience for you. 1 This paper consists of 4 printed pages. [20] [10]
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