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ST. JOHN S UNIVERSAL SCHOOL SECOND FORMATIVE EXAMINATION 2023-2024 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ONE HOUR AND FIFTY MINUTES CLASS XI DATE: 12/12/2023 MARKS: 50 Answers to this paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 10 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 four questions. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ]. Question 1 [15] Write a composition (in approximately 400 450 words) on any one of the following subjects: (You are reminded that you will be rewarded for orderly and coherent presentation of material, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar.) a) You recently went for a visit to a different state/country with your parents. Describe a local festival of that place, how the people celebrated it, their dresses, food and culture. What were your feelings when you attended the festival? b) Life is a series of choices that we have to make every day. Narrate an incident when you had to make a difficult choice. Elaborate on the positive impact it had on you. c) All citizens should have complete Freedom of Speech. Argue for or against this statement. d) Deception. e) Every individual has a mission to accomplish on this earth. Express your views on this statement. f) Write an original short story beginning with the following words: The voice was familiar but I could not recognize the face . Question 2 a) Write a review of a book you have recently read (in approximately 150 words) for your school magazine. Make use of the given points: [5] Name of the book-author-publisher-plot-characters-insight into some interesting incidents- reasons why the book should be a must read for students. 1 of 4
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