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GRADE- XI SUBJECT - ENGLISH SECTION A READING ( 26 MARKS) Q.No. Questions Marks 2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: E-waste, or electronic waste, is a growing problem around the world. As more and more people purchase electronic devices, the amount e-waste generated increases dramatically. Studies have shown that E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the world, with an estimated 50 million metric tons generated in 2019 alone. In this one year alone, it was estimated that 21% of global e-waste was generated in Asia, followed by 16%in Europe and 13% in the America. A study conducted by the United Nations in 2017 found that the amount of e-waste generated globally could increase by as much as 20% by 2025. A report by the World Economic Forum found that the amount of e-waste generated globally could increase by as much as 120% by 2050 if current trends continue. Only 17.4% of global e-waste was recycled in 2019, with the rest, either ending up in landfills, or being improperly disposed off. The composition percentages of common e-waste devices by region, are listed below: Electronic Device Mobile phones Computers Televisions Refrigerators Other Electronics Asia Europe America Australia Africa 30% 25% 20% 10% 15% 20% 15% 10% 25% 25% 20% 20% 10% 30% 25% 25% 20% 15% 20% 30% 25% 10% 20% 15% 40% When these materials are not disposed off properly, they can contaminate the environment and pose a health risk to people who come into contact with them. This is so because electronic devices contain hazardous materials such as lead, cadmium, and mercury. E-waste can also contribute to climate change, as the production and disposal of electronic devices requires significant amounts of energy. To address the issue of e-waste, several initiatives have been undertaken the world over, which require manufacturers of electronic devices to take responsibility for the disposal of their products. The rules also mandate the establishment of e-waste recycling facilities to safely dispose off, and recycle electronic devices. The problem of e-waste is real and significant. It poses health and environmental risks. Governments and manufacturers have a responsibility to promote responsible disposal and recycling practices, while consumers can help by recycling their electronic devices and demanding sustainable products. Research has shown that incentivising consumers to Page 1 of 7 | English Core | PA-2 | Grade XI | Set - A recycle and promoting electronic device recycling, can have significant environmental benefits. It Is important to continue to explore solutions to the e-waste problem to protect the environment and human health. Source: Report, United Nations and the World Economic Forum (i) 1 What does the low figure of 17.4% of e-waste being recycled globally, in 2019 reveal? (Reference:Paragraph 1) (ii) 1 Based on the table given in Paragraph 2, the region which shows the highest proportionate increase in e-waste generation from mobile phones to computers, is America. Identify ONE key reason, likely, for this. (iii) 1 Supply the interpretation for the following inference, from the table in paragraph 2. Inference: The region that contributes the highest percentage of e-waste from mobile phones is Asia, with 30%. Interpretation:________________________________________________________ (iv) 2 Supply evidence and rationale for the following, with reference to the table in paragraph 2. Answer in 30-40 words. Computers seem to be more frequently discarded in Europe and the America. (v) 1 Complete the following with the appropriate option, with reference to the table. The disparity in "Other Electronics" e-waste percentages, with Africa high at 40% contrasting with the low 10% from Europe, displays a potential difference in___________________________________. a) consumption patterns and disposal practices b) technological innovation and investment c) population density and urbanisation d) governmental regulations and policies (vi) 1 On the basis of information given in paragraph 4, choose the correct option to infer the relation between (1) and (2). (1) Manufacturers of electronic devices take responsibility for the lifecycle of their products. (2) Government provides tax benefits to manufacturers who practise recycling of electronic products. a) (1) is true and (2) is false. b) (2) is the cause for (1). c) (2) furthers the meaning of (1). d) (1) is the effect of (2). (vii) 1 Complete the sentence appropriately. When a customer asks for a sustainable product, they are wanting a product that__________ (Reference: Paragraph 5) Page 2 of 7 | English Core | PA-2 | Grade XI | Set - A 3. Read the passage given below. Biodiversity, the variety of life on Earth, is crucial for maintaining ecosystem balance and supporting human well-being. It encompasses the diversity of species, genes, and ecosystems, each playing a vital role in sustaining natural processes. One of the primary benefits of biodiversity is its contribution to ecosystem services, which include pollination, water purification, soil fertility, and climate regulation. These services are essential for agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, directly affecting food security and livelihoods. However, biodiversity is under significant threat from human activities such as deforestation, pollution, overfishing, and climate change. The loss of biodiversity can lead to ecosystem degradation, reducing their ability to provide essential services and making them more vulnerable to environmental changes. Protecting biodiversity is therefore not only a matter of preserving the natural world but also ensuring the continued availability of resources and services upon which humans depend. Conservation efforts, such as establishing protected areas, restoring degraded ecosystems, and implementing sustainable resource management practices, are critical for preserving biodiversity. Additionally, raising public awareness and fostering global cooperation are key to addressing the complex challenges of biodiversity loss. By prioritising biodiversity conservation, we can help secure a healthier and more resilient planet for future generations. (a) On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, make notes on it using headings and subheadings. Use recognisable abbreviations (wherever necessary- minimum four) and a format you consider suitable. Also supply an appropriate title to it. (b) Write a summary of the passage in about 80 words. 4. (i) (ii) 5. (a) (b) Attempt ANY ONE of the following two questions in about 50 words. Design a virtually engaging and informative poster that effectively communicates essential online safety tips, such as protecting personal information, recognising phishing attempts, and using strong passwords, to help users understand and practise safe internet habits. OR Design a virtually engaging poster to launch Tree Plantation Campaign in the area surrounding your school. You re Kartik / Kritika; council member of Global Heritage School. Attempt ANY ONE of the following two questions in about 120-150 words. Write a speech in 120-150 words on the topic Towards a better tomorrow: Civic Sense and its Importance in Society to be delivered in the morning assembly of your school. You are Sambhav/ Sambhavi, Head Boy/Head Girl of Modern Public School. OR Write a speech in 120-150 words highlighting the significance of Life Skills in today s world. Explain why mastering these skills is vital for navigating modern challenges effectively. You are Gauri/ Gaurav; Head Girl/ Head Boy of St. Anthony. SECTION B GRAMMAR & CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS (14 MARKS) Page 3 of 7 | English Core | PA-2 | Grade XI | Set - A 5 3 3 5 6. (i) (ii) Fill in the blanks using the correct option from the ones provided. My brother_________ past the post office every morning, and I _________ him all week to post a letter for me, but he keeps forgetting, so I m going to post it myself tomorrow. a) has been going/ have been asking b) goes/ had been asking c) goes/ have been asking d) go/ have been asking By the time the guests ________, the caterers __________ all the food. a) arrived/ had prepared b) had arrived/ had prepared c) arrived/ prepared d) had arrived/ prepared (iii) Empowered women ________ to the health and productivity of whole families and communities, and they _______ prospects for the next generation. a) contributes / improve b) contributed / improved c) contributed / improve d) contribute / improve 7. (i) (ii) (iii) Reorder the following jumbled words to make meaningful sentences. breakthroughs/ altered/ we/ fundamentally/ technological/ have/ interact/ how often/ ethical/ arise/ of/ field/ dilemmas/ biotechnology/ in/ evolving/ the/ rapidly policy/rather than/ beliefs/ decisions/ empirical/ based/ be/ should/ ideological/ on/ data 3 3 SECTION C LITERATURE (40 MARKS) 8A. Read the given extracts to attempt ANY ONE with reference to context. And forever, by day and night, I give back life to my own origin, and make pure and beautify it; (For song, issuing from its birth-place, after fulfillment, wandering, Reck'd or unreck'd, duly with love returns.) (i) (ii) (iii) Explain the significance of the words "reck'd or unreck'd" in the context of the rain's journey. Why are the last two lines of the poem put within parentheses ? What poetic device is employed in the phrases "day and night" and reck d or unreck d ? OR A suddenness, a startlement, at a branch end. Then sleek as a lizard, and alert and abrupt, She enters the thickness, and a machine starts up Of chitterings, and of tremor of wings, and trillings (i) (ii) (iii) What causes the suddenness and startlement ? Explain the poetic device used in the second line. What does the expression a machine starts up mean ? Page 4 of 7 | English Core | PA-2 | Grade XI | Set - A 3 8B. (i) (ii) (iii) Read the given extracts to attempt ANY ONE with reference to context. The mummy is in very bad condition because of what Carter did in the 1920s, said Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of Egypt s Supreme Council of Antiquities, as he leaned over the body for a long first look. Carter Howard Carter, that is was the British archaeologist who in 1922 discovered Tut s tomb after years of futile searching. Its contents, though hastily ransacked in antiquity, were surprisingly complete. They remain the richest royal collection ever found and have become part of the pharaoh s legend. Stunning artefacts in gold, their eternal brilliance meant to guarantee resurrection, caused a sensation at the time of discovery and still gets the most attention. But Tut was also buried with everyday things he d want in afterlife. The mummy is in very bad condition because of what Carter did. What did Carter do to Tut s mummy? What were the everyday things buried along with Tut s mummy? What do the presence of funerary treasures in Tut s tomb tell us about the beliefs of Egyptians? OR That evening Mary and I were holding hands, as the motion of the ship brought more and more water in through the broken planks. We both felt the end was very near but the Wavewalker rode out the storm and by the morning of January 6, with the wind easing, I tried to get reading on the sextant. (i) What did the couple think about their situation? a) They were optimistic and thought that they will make it. b) Deteriorating weather conditions made them think their end is distant. c) They thought their condition will improve. d) Their pessimistic attitude, caused them to believe that their end is imminent. (ii) Why were Marry and I holding hands of each other ? a) They wanted to heal the hands of each other. b) They wanted to jump in the sea together. c) They wanted to solace each other. d) They were expressing their complacency about the impending disaster. (iii) 3 What action did the narrator take on the morning of January 6 ? (I) 8C. Read the given extracts to attempt ANY ONE with reference to context. As I walked slowly back to the station I thought about my mother, who had given me the address years ago. It had been in the first half of the War. I was home for a few days and it struck me immediately that something or other about the rooms had changed. I missed various things. My mother was surprised I should have noticed so quickly. Then she told me about Mrs Dorling. I had never heard of her but apparently she was an old acquaintance of my mother, whom she hadn't seen for years. She had suddenly turned up and renewed their contact. 4 (i) What does Mrs. Dorling's return after a long time suggest about her relationship with the mother? Why was the mother surprised? 2 (ii) Page 5 of 7 | English Core | PA-2 | Grade XI | Set - A 1 (iii) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Mrs. Dorling? (1) Opportunist a) 1,4 and 5 1 (2) hostile (3) mercenary (4) congenial (5) sympathetic b) 4 and 5 c) 3, 4 and 5 d) only 5 OR CYRIL : (moving to the table; annoyed) Why not? MRS. PEARSON: (coolly) I couldn t bother. CYRIL: Feeling off-colour or something? MRS. PEARSON: Never felt better in my life. CYRIL: (aggressively) What s the idea then? MRS. PEARSON: Just a change. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) 9. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) 10. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) 11. (i) (ii) 12. (i) What is Cyril s initial reaction when he finds out tea is not ready? What does Cyril mean when he asks Mrs. Pearson if she is feeling off colour ? Why was Mrs. Pearson behaving differently and not preparing tea as usual? Why does Mrs. Pearson say, Never felt better in my life ? Answer ANY THREE of the following four questions in about 40-50 words. With whom did grandmother develop a deep bond of friendship in the city ? How do they demonstrate a symbiotic relationship, and what mutual benefits did they gain from each other? Sue was a brave girl. Provide evidence in support of the given statement. What message does the The Voice of the Rain impart about the cyclic nature of the rain and its significance? Why does Ted Hughes emphasise the dominance of yellow in The Laburnum Top ? Answer ANY THREE of the following four questions in about 40-50 words. I stopped, horrified. I was in a room I knew and did not know. Why did the narrator feel horrified? In what ways did the horse s condition enhance after being returned to John Byro, and what does this reflect about Aram and Mourad s characters? How does Mrs Pearson react when Cyril asks her that she should not have told his father that he is called Pompy-ompy Pearson ? How does the dramatic irony manifest in the story when John Byro encounters the horse with Aram and Mourad ? Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions in about 120-150 words. The poet Shirley Toulson has paid a tribute to her mother in the poem A Photograph . Similar instances can be seen in The Portrait of a Lady, which made you think that writing about a loved one is more meaningful way to honour them compared to building statues, monuments, or creating portraits. Comment. OR Evaluate the contributions of interdisciplinary research in the study of Tutankhamun. How do fields such as archaeology, history, anthropology, and science come together to provide a comprehensive understanding of Tutankhamun s life, legacy, and his untimely demise? Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions in about 120-150 words. What intentions did Mrs Dorling initially have when she carried away the belongings of the narrator s mother? How did they change later? What does this reflect about her character and values? OR (ii) Page 6 of 7 | English Core | PA-2 | Grade XI | Set - A 1 1 1 1 3x3 3x3 6 6 Discuss the interplay between realism and fantasy in Mother s Day. How does Priestley blend these elements to enhance thematic depth of the play? Page 7 of 7 | English Core | PA-2 | Grade XI | Set - A

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