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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS 2 ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS X M.M.: 80 All questions are compulsory. Marks will be deducted for untidy presentation. Q1 a) b) c) d) e) TIME: 2 Hours READING TIME: 10 mins. Write a composition (350-400 words) on any one of the following topics. (Do not spend more than 35 minutes on this question) Children today are growing increasingly intolerant, both of their surroundings and their parents. State the reasons you think might be the reasons for this behaviour giving personal examples to prove your point. Examination results are not a fair indication of a student s ability. State your views either for or against the given statement. Write a short story entitled: The Nightmare. Do you believe elderly people are always wise? Describe an incident to prove your point of view. Write a composition based on the following picture. You may interpret the picture in whatever way you wish, but there must be a clear connection between your composition and the picture. A mere description of the picture will be penalized. Q2 Write a letter on any ONE of the following.(Do not spend more than 20 minutes on this question). a) You are in charge of your school SUPW gardening project. Write a letter to the manager of a nursery in your town ordering plants and gardening equipment, telling him of your requirements. Request him for any other relevant information. b) Your friend has decided to drive a two wheeler despite being under age. Write a letter to him/her persuading him/her to drop the idea, giving reasons for the same.
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