The Queen's Language

  Attempt any two of the following three questions in 120-150 words each. a) Describe an influential person and explain why you feel this person is a positive role model. b) Water is the force behind agriculture, industries, trade and commerce. Lately, India has been facing severe scarcity of this vital resource. Write an article for your school magazine on the need for water conservation. You are Rajiv/Ragini. c) Technology appears to create a global network, bringing people together. But, it also replaces real life communication, thus bringing social isolation. Write your views on the impact of technology on human connections for an e-journal. You are Sourabh/Surabhi. Attempt any one of the following two questions in 150-180 words. a) It is seen that public property is often defaced and damaged. The infrastructure (public transport, subways, roads, gardens) provided by the government helps the nation develop and it’s the responsibility of each citizen to ensure that it remains un...

  Read the passage given below : LIFE BEYOND ACADEMICS 1. Academics has always been an essential part of human development. It prepares us to survive in the outside world and establish an identity of our own. But, is an individual’s development restricted to merely academics? In India, from an early age, we have been taught that education is limited to the boundaries of academics only; the idea of getting out into the field, for gaining practical experience, is always considered a hoax. This has hindered students’ development. But, the truth is that education represents a considerably broader field than we know of it. Our teaching, from the basics, has been focused on getting good grades and job offers, rather than being creative and unique. 2. In the 21stcentury, the pure academic type of education is slowly paving way for a whole new type. The paradigm shift in the whole education system is evident. People have now come to understand that education is a 360 degree activity that s...

  In the paragraph given below, one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing word along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it. Ensure that the word that forms your answer is underlined.                                                               Word Missing Word                                                                 before word after Movies a different impact on people. (i) _____ ______ _____ Viewers spend 3 hours the (ii) _____ ______ _____ cinema hall, and they come out, (iii) _____ ______ _____ their minds often blank. They (iv) _____ ______ _____ don't even remember they saw. (v) _____ ______ _____

  Read the passage carefully     T he Road to Success 1. The Road to success is not straight; there is a curve called Failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution lights called family, and you will have flats called jobs. But, if you have a spare called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it to a place called success! 2. In spite of all our planning and preparation, unexpected challenges are certain to arise. The bumps in the road are unavoidable, but you’ll never get to your destination if you aren’t willing to drive over them. The difference between a disaster and triumph lies in whether or not you’re prepared and willing to weather the storm. If you’re ready, those bumps will become stepping-stones. 3. The key thing to realize is that working harder is the same as working smarter. How do you work smarter? You just need to have the right skills. People want improved ci...

 Read the following passage carefully: 1. Maybe you’re bored of bananas, apples, and grapes and need a fresh produce pick? A nutrient-rich serving of kiwifruit may be just what you need. A serving of kiwifruit (2 kiwis) has twice the vitamin C of an orange, as much potassium as a banana, and the fiber of a bowl of whole-grain cereal–all for less than 100 calories! 2. The fuzzy fruit is sky-high in both soluble and insoluble fiber, both of which are essential for promoting heart health, regulating digestion, and lowering cholesterol levels—that’s a winning trifecta. Kiwi fruit has also been considered a “nutritional all-star,” as Rutgers University researchers found that kiwifruit has the best nutrient density of 21 commonly consumed fruits. 3. Along with vitamin C, kiwi fruit is rich in many bioactive compounds that have the antioxidant capacity to help to protect against free radicals, harmful by-products produced in the body. If you want clean energy, think of kiwifruit because t...

  Complete the following sentences using the correct option 1. I ……………………………………. him yesterday. a) saw  b) was seeing  c) had seen 2. I …………………………………. his letter yesterday. a) received   b) was receiving   c) had received 3. She ………………………………….. school last year. a) will leave  b) leave    c) left 4. Last night I ……………………………………….. sleep well. a) don’t   b) didn’t    c) hadn’t 5. He ………………………………………. asleep while he was driving. a) fell     b) falls     c) was falling Put the verbs into the simple past: * Last year I (go)----to England on holiday. * It (be) ---- fantastic. * I (visit)----lots of interesting places.  * I (be) with two friends of mine. * In the mornings we (walk)---in the streets of London. * The weather (be)----strangely fine