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ICSE Class X Prelims 2025 : English Paper 1 (English Language) (San Jos Public School, Pavaratty, Thrissur)

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St. Joseph Public School, Pattanakad, Cherthala

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SAN JOS PUBLIC SCHOOL, PAVARATTY MODEL EXAMINATION FULL PORTION 1 ENGLISH 1 NAME: MARKS: 80 CLASS: X TIME: 2 hrs .. .. ........................ 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 questions. The intended marks for questions or parts of 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. ___________________________________________________________________________ Question 1 (Do not spend more than 30 minutes on this question.) Write a composition (300-350 words) on any one of the following: (20) a) Write an original short story that proves the theme, It was a deadly promise . b) More learning happens outside the classroom than inside it. Express your views either for or against this statement. c) Describe a time when all the lights in your locality went off. What were the sounds you heard as you sat in the darkness? How did you feel when the lights came on? d) Science and technology have brought many changes to our lives. Write a composition on the wonders of modern science. e) Study the picture given below. Write a story or a description or an account of what it suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or you may take suggestions from it; however, there must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition. Question 2 (Do not spend more than 20 minutes on this question.) Select any one of the following: (10) a) Recently you went to a restaurant for dinner and there you saw your favourite film star. You had an opportunity of spending some moments with him/her. In a letter to your friend, give a brief account of your memorable meeting with the film star. b) The traffic outside your school is very heavy and chaotic. Write a letter to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) pointing out the danger of such heavy and chaotic traffic in a school zone. Suggest possible solutions for the problem. Question 3 a) You are the Secretary of the Literary Club of your school. Your school is organizing a Book Fair to promote reading habits among students. Write a notice for the school notice board informing students about the event. Include details such as the date, time, venue, special attractions, and any discounts available. (5) b) You are the Secretary of the Literary Club of your school. Write an email to a renowned publishing house inviting them to set up a stall at your upcoming Book Fair. Mention the purpose of the event, the date, time, venue, and any arrangements made for participants.(5) Question 4 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: One rainy afternoon, a young girl named Mia was walking home from school. As she passed by the old oak tree in the park, she heard a soft cry coming from beneath it. Curious, she bent down and saw a small kitten, drenched and shivering. It looked lost and helpless, and Mia s heart went out to it. Without thinking twice, she gently picked up the kitten and wrapped it in her scarf to keep it warm. Mia knew the kitten must have been separated from its mother, so she decided to take it home. When she arrived, she placed the kitten in a box and fed it some milk. Her mother, who loved animals, was pleased to see Mia had helped the little creature. They made a warm bed for the kitten and decided to keep it until they could find its owner. The next day, Mia made posters and put them up around the neighborhood, asking if anyone had lost a kitten. Days passed, but no one came forward. Mia grew attached to the kitten, and it seemed to have found a place in her heart. She named it Whiskers because of its long, soft whiskers. Whiskers played with Mia every day, and she loved taking care of it. One week later, a woman came to Mia s door, looking for her lost kitten. Mia was sad but happy that Whiskers was going to be with its true family again. She handed the kitten over to the woman, who thanked her for her kindness. Mia knew that helping the kitten had been the right thing to do, and she felt proud of the compassion she had shown. i. For each word given below choose the correct meaning (as used in the passage) from the options provided: (3) 1. Drenched a) Dry b) Covered in water c) Warm d) Scared 2. Attached a) b) c) d) Angry Connected or bonded Detached Strong 3. Compassion a) b) c) d) Love Cruelty Sympathy Happiness ii. Answer the following questions briefly in your own words: 1. Where did Mia find the kitten, and what was its condition? 2. What did Mia do when she first found the kitten? 3. How did Mia s mother react when she saw the kitten? 4. What did Mia do to try to find the kitten's owner? 5. Find a line that indicates Mia was willing to help the kitten despite it being lost. (2) (2) (2) (2) (1) iii. Write a summary of the story in 50 words. Your summary should briefly describe the main events. (8) Question 4 A. Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. (4) By the time I __________ 1) (arrive) at the station, the train __________ 2) (already/leave), and I __________ 3) (have) to wait for the next one. I __________ 4) (think) about how often I __________ 5) (miss) trains recently, and how I __________ 6) (promise) myself never to be late again. As I __________ 7) (stand) there, I __________ 8) ( reflect) on the importance of punctuality. B. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words: 1. She is very talented and is known for her expertise __________ art. 2. We decided to meet __________ the park at 4 p.m. 3. The manager was impressed __________ the progress of the project. 4. He was upset __________ the news of the cancellation. 5. The children are playing __________ the garden right now. 6. The book is __________ the shelf, next to the window. 7. I m looking forward __________ seeing you at the party. (4) 8. The cat jumped __________ the table and knocked over a glass. C. Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so. Choose the correct option. (4) 1. She wanted to go to the concert. She did not have enough money. a) Although she wanted to go to the concert, she did not have enough money. b) She wanted to go to the concert because she did not have enough money. c) She wanted to go to the concert, yet she did not have enough money. 2. The movie was long. It was interesting. a) The movie was long even though it was interesting. b) The movie was long and interesting. c) The movie was long, although it was interesting. 3. The children were playing outside. The weather was getting colder. a) As the children were playing outside, the weather was getting colder. b) The children were playing outside while the weather was getting colder. c) Though the children were playing outside, the weather was getting colder. 4. She was running late for the meeting. She decided to skip breakfast. a) Although she was running late for the meeting, she decided to skip breakfast. b) She was running late for the meeting because she decided to skip breakfast. c) Despite running late for the meeting, she decided to skip breakfast. D. Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of each sentence. Choose the correct options. (8) 1. The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. (Rewrite the sentence using "By the time.") a) b) c) d) By the time the children played in the park, it started to rain. By the time the children had played in the park, it started to rain. By the time the children were playing in the park, it started to rain. By the time the children were playing in the park, it had started to rain. 2. I have never visited Paris. (Rewrite the sentence in the affirmative form using "ever.") a) b) c) d) I have ever visited Paris. I have never visited ever Paris. I have never ever visited Paris. I have visited Paris ever. 3. "Can you help me with this task?" asked John. (Begin with: John asked me ...) a) John asked me if I could help him with this task. b) John asked me that I can help him with this task. c) John asked me to help him with this task. d) John asked me will I help him with this task. 4. She said, "I will meet you tomorrow." (Rewrite the sentence in reported speech.) a) She said that she will meet me tomorrow. b) She says that she would meet me tomorrow. c) She said that she would meet me tomorrow. d) She said she is meeting me tomorrow. 5. I can't find my keys anywhere. (Rewrite the sentence using "nowhere.") a) Nowhere can I find my keys. b) Nowhere I can find my keys. c) I can find my keys nowhere. d) Nowhere I find my keys. 6. The meeting was delayed because of the heavy traffic. (Rewrite the sentence using "due to.") a) The meeting was delayed due to the heavy traffic. b) The meeting was delayed due to because of the heavy traffic. c) The meeting due to the heavy traffic was delayed. d) The heavy traffic delayed the meeting because of due to. 7. I will go to the store when I finish my work. (Rewrite the sentence using "after.") a) I will go to the store after I will finish my work. b) After I finish my work, I will go to the store. c) After I have finished my work, I will go to the store. d) I will go to the store after finishing my work. 8. You are not allowed to use the phone in class. (Rewrite the sentence in the passive voice.) a) The phone is not allowed to be used in class. b) The phone is not allowed to use in class. c) The phone cannot be used in class. d) The phone cannot use in class. .....................................................................................................

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