Students can access the CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 English with Solutions and marking scheme Term 2 Set 5 will help students in understanding the difficulty level of the exam. Time Allowed: 2 Hours General Instructions:
Section – A Question 1. Read the passage given below. The choices we make on a daily basis— wearing a seatbelt, lifting heavy objects correctly or purposely staying out of any dangerous situation—can either ensure our safety or bring about potentially harmful circumstances. You and I need to make a decision that we are going to get our lives in order. Exercising We can think it’s kind of exciting to live life on the edge. We like the image of “Yeah! That’s me! Living on the edge! Woo-hoo!” It’s become a popular way to look at life. But if you see, even highways have lines, which provide margins for our safety while we’re driving. If we go 10. over one side, we’ll go into the ditch. If we cross over the line in the middle, we could get killed. And we tike those tines because they help to keep us safe. Sometimes we don’t even realize how lines help to keep us safe. Finally, I understood I was living an unsustainable life and needed to make some changes in my outlook and lifestyle. On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY FIVE questions from the six given below. (1 × 5) (A) What does the writer mean by saying to get our lives in order’? (1) Answer: By the given phrase, the writer means that we should organize our life properly in such a way that it doesn’t pose any danger, risk or threat to us. We should get our life organized well. (B) Rewrite the following sentence by replacing the underlined phrase with a word that means the same from lines 15-20. The Government will possibly in the near future enforce a lockdown again considering the number of patients of virus in the nation. (1) Answer: The Government will potentially enforce a lockdown again considering the number of patients of virus in the nation. (C) State the meaning of ‘an unsustainable life as implied in the passage. (1) Answer: If something is ‘unsustainable’, we cannot prolong it or continue with it as it is harmful for us. In the passage, the writer wanted to conclude that with an unsustainable lifestyle, as it was, he could not continue with it. He wanted to have a better lifestyle. (D) How has the writer used colloquial language in this write-up? (1) Answer: The writer has used colloquial language in this write-up by using the words like “yeah” and “Woohoo!” (E) List two reasons as to the writer wanted to come up with this write-up. (1) Answer: The writer wants us to stay out of danger by being meticulous for the choices that we make on a daily basis. He also wants us to stay out of danger and organize our lives properly in order to remain safe. (F) How does the writer justify the high-ways’ lines as a ‘measure of safety’? (1) Answer: The writer justifies the highways’ lines as a ‘measure of safety’ by saying that the highway lines provide margins for our safety, while we are driving. They are meant to keep the drivers safe. Question 2. Read the following excerpt from a case study titled ‘Marie Curie’. Marie was bom in 1867 in Warsaw, Poland, where her father was a Professor of Physics. At an early age, she displayed a brilliant mind and a blithe personality. Her great exuberance for learning, prompted her to continue with her studies after high school. She became disgruntled, however, when she 5. learned that the University of Warsaw was closed to women. Determined to receive a higher education, she defiantly left Poland and in 1891, entered the Sorbonne, a French university, where she earned her master’s degree and doctorate in physics.
 A short time after they discovered radium, Pierre was killed by a horse-drawn wagon in 1906. Marie was stunned by this horrible misfortune and endured heartbreaking anguish. Despondently she recalled their close relationship and the joy that they had shared in scientific research. The fact that she had two young daughters to raise by herself greatly increased her distress. 15. Curie’s feeling of desolation finally began to fade when she was asked to succeed her husband as a physics professor at the Sorbonne. She was the first woman to be given a professorship at the world famous university. In 1911, she received the Nobel Prize in chemistry for isolating radium. Although Marie Curie eventually suffered a fatal illness from her long exposure to radium, she never became disillusioned about her work. 20. Regardless of the consequences, she had dedicated herself to science and to revealing the mysteries of the physical world. On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY FIVE questions from the six given below. (1 × 5) (A) Why does the writer mean by saying that the University of Warsaw was ‘closed to women’? (1) Answer: By saying that the University of Warsaw was ‘closed to women’, the writer wanted to tell that the university didn’t accept admission of any female candidate. It was not open for women. (B) Comment on the significance of ‘professorship’ provided to Marie as given in the lines 14-17. (1) Answer: When the physics professorship was given to Marie, she became the first-ever woman to be given a professorship at the world famous university. The offer also significantly removed her feeling of desolation. (C) Justify the Marie’s dedication towards her work from the lines 18-20. (1) Answer: Marie was extremely dedicated towards her work. Despite her life-threatening ailment due to radium exposure, she dedicated herself to the research. (D) How can you say that Marie was ‘determined’ for her higher studies? (1) Answer: Marie was ‘determined’ for her higher studies as she did not resist the denial of her admission into the University of Warsaw. Instead, she left Poland and applied to a French University of her master’s degree and doctorate in physics. (E) Curie’s mother died of ‘grief’. How does evidence from table support this statement? (1) Answer: From the table, we can see that in the year 1876, Marie’s sisters Bronya and Zosia became ill and Zosia passed away in ailment. Subsequently, in the year 1878, Marie’s mother died of the grief which aroused from her daughter’s death. (F) What is the purpose of giving the ‘Year’ tab in the table for Marie? (1) Answer: The ‘Year’ tab provides a timeline of Marie’s historical life. Section – B Question 3. Attempt ANY ONE from (A) and (B). (A) Study the concept chart from the study done by the Global Consumer Survey to know how people usually find out about new interesting products to shop in the year 2021.
With a surge of products in the market, people are always in search of something unique and useful to buy. Nothing serves better than a good rummage through the Google search results or getting a friend’s advice, when it comes to clear our buying fix. A new statistical survey by the Global Consumer shows that 40 per cent of people say by they generally happen to know about the latest via a search engine ITEMS. At the same time, 40 per cent states rely upon friends and acquaintances for an advice or inspiration. However, the power of social media should not be underestimated with 37 percent to get ideas for new purchases. Only 24 percent of shoppers use customer reviews as a source of information. Advertisement also prompts 33 per cent to shop for a particular thing and with 34 per cent of respondents opting for it. In sum, current social situation and online shopping have made a special niche for itself. (B) You are Bindiya/Binay of Hari Nagar, New Delhi. You come across the following advertisement by the German Embassy. 21st September, 20XX The Director German Embassy ChankyaPuri New Delhi Subject: Enquiry regarding the German language course Dear Sir/Madam I will be grateful if you could send me the brochure to help me understand the requirements for the course and join at the earliest. Yours sincerely Question 4. The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Identify the error and write its correction against the correct blank number. Remember to underline the correction. The first one has been done for you. (1 × 3) Paper was first make by the Egyptians for the plant named ‘papyrus’. For a long time, papyrus were exclusively used as written material before the Chinese perfect the processes.
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Explanation: Paper was made ‘from’ Papyrus and not ‘for’ Papyrus. So, ‘from’ is the right answer.
Explanation: Papyrus is a singular noun, so ‘were’ will be used. Hence, this is the right answer.
Explanation: ‘written’ is the wrong form of the word ‘write’ here. The correct form is ’writing’. Hence, it is the right answer. Question 5. Read the conversation between a teacher and student and complete the passage that follows. Alex: It feels like I’ve been inside forever! I can’t go swimming or cycling. I miss my playmates! Alex’s Father: Don’t forget that Anne Frank and her family spent two years inside an attic. Alex: (silent) Alex’s Father: Yeah! I expected your silence on it. Alex told his father that he was done (a) ………….. He added that he had been feeling sad as he couldn’t go swimming or cycling. Moreover, he missed his playmates. After listening to his son, Alex’s father told him that Anne Frank and her family spent two years in an attic. This silenced Alex. Looking at his expression, Alex’s father said that (b) …………. (1 + 1) Answer: (a) with being inside in-home (b) he had expected Alex’s silence on it Section -C Question 6. Answer ANY SIX questions in 30-40 words each. (1 × 6) (A) What was the significance of the names of Belinda’S pets? (2) Answer: The names of Belindas’ pets were very significant to their personalities. Her little kitten was named Ink as it was black, the little grey mouse was named Blink as it was quick, and the little yellow dog was named Mustard due to his bright yellow color. The dragon was named as Custard because he was a coward. (B) Justify Walt Whitman’s desire of living with animals than humans in ‘Animals’. (2) Answer: The poet Walt Whitman in ‘Animals’ desired to live with animals rather than humans because he feels that the animals are calm, quiet and contented. On the contrary, he feels that the humans are restless, greedy and discontent in life. (C) Comment on the tone of Chubukov when he said, “You Lomovs have had lunacy in your family, all of you!” (2) Answer: The tone of Chubukov in the given statement is contempt. This is because Lomov did not behave gracefully with Chubukov and was quarreling on small issues on the ownership of Oxen Meadows and dogs. (D) Children starts avoiding their parents when they are being constantly nagged. Using evidence from the poem, explain how this concept is represented in ‘Amanda!’. (2) Answer: Amanda was fed up of her mother’s constant naggings and instructions and wanted to escape into a world where she would be free to do anything. When her mother scolded her, Amanda thought about an emerald green sea that had soft lazy waves where she would be moving into the water happily in the form of a mermaid, all alone in the sea. (E) How can you tell that the baker was an integral part of a village? (2) Answer: The bakers were an integral part of a village in Goa as they were a reminder of the strong impact of the Portuguese culture. The author reminisced how bakers’ breads were part of each and every occasion. Marriage gifts without the sweet bread, bol, are still considered incomplete. (F) Briefly state why Bholi’s family compared her to their cow, Laksmi. (2) Answer: Lakshmi, the cow, was of no use to the family as she had become old. So, her family sold the cow. The family compared Bholi to Laksmi as Bholi too was of no use to them because she was ugly and as dumb as Lakshmi. (G) ‘Travels of Monarch X’ changed Ebright’s life. Comment. (2) Answer: The book ‘The Travels of Monarch X’ opened the world of science for Richard. After reading it, he became interested in tracking the migration of butterflies and learning more about them. His interest led him to other projects and experiments. Eventually, he became a great scientist. Question 7. Answer ANY TWO of the following in about 120 words each. (4 × 2) (A) India is a land that has wonderful natural beauty in its different parts. Examine the natural beauty found in Coorg and Assam, based on your reading of the chapter‘Glimpses of India.’ (4) Answer: The natural beauty of both Coorg and Assam is vast and amazing. Both of these places are rich in greenery and have unique traditional cultures. The chief crop in both the places is a beverage popular for its taste and flavour. Coorg gives us the most fragrant coffee while Assam gives us the best quality tea in the world. One gets the similar kind of visual delight on visiting these places. However, there is a vast difference in their geographic location and their vegetation. Coorg has green rainforests while Assam has densely wooden hills. Coorg and Assam have different flora and fauna. Nonetheless, both of these places are a treat to eyes. (B) Kisa Gotami runs from house to house in search of medicine for her dead child In the story, ‘The Sermon at Benares’. Based on Kisa’s trials to save her dead child, develop a conversation between kisa Gotami and a lady whom she visits to ask for the medicine. (4)
(C) “No legacy is so rich as honesty.” (William Shakespeare) Matilda lost her friend’s necklace and ruined her life in the process. Evaluate the given quote in the context of the lesson, ‘The Necklace’. How do you think the lesson reflects the importance of honesty? (4) Answer: Honesty is an important trait to possess. The story, The Necklace’ exemplifies this idea. I think that Matilda could have led a peaceful life had she controlled her social ambition, to borrow the necklace that she could ill-affbrd. Matilda distressed herself with her unfulfilled desires to be accepted among the higher class. She was filled with wild joy at the party where she could show off her diamond necklace, borrowed from her rich friend, Mme. Forestier. After losing the necklace, she is once again unhappy, suggesting that material possessions cannot guarantee long-lasting happiness, and that greed can lead to ruin. Had Matilda not been greedy and accepted the truth, she could have worked hard for making her own standard of living better which she always desired for. She became greedy and had to be dishonest to Mme Forestier about the necklace, which eventually ruined her entire life. |
How did the writer finally understand that he was living an unsustainable life and needed to make some changes in his outlook and lifestyle?
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