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Sample Paper – 2013Class - XII

TIME: 3hrs. ENGLISH Max. Marks: 100

Section A: Reading Max. Marks : 20

1.Read the passage given below and then answer the questions that ollow:

To make our life a meaningful one, we need to mind our thoughts, for our thoughts are

the foundation, the inspiration, and the motivating power of our deeds. We create our

entire world by the way we think. Thoughts are the causes and the conditions are the

effects.

2 Our circumstances and conditions are not dictated by the world outside; it is the worldinside us that creates the outside. Selfawareness comes from the mind, which means

soul. !ind is the sum total of the states of consciousness grouped under thought, will

and feeling. "esides selfconsciousness we have the power to choose and think. #rishna

says$ “no man resteth a moment inactive”. %ven when inactive on the bodily plane, we

are all the time acting on the thought plane. Therefore if we observe ourselves, we can

easily mould our thoughts. &f our thoughts are pure and noble, naturally actions follow

the same. &f our thoughts are filled with 'ealousy, hatred and greed, our actions will be

the same.

( #armically, however, thought or intent is more responsible and dynamic than an act.One may perform a charitable act, but if he does not think charitably and is doing the

act 'ust for the sake of gain and glory, it is his thoughts that will determine the result.

Theosophy teaches us that every thought, no matter how fleeting, leaves a seed in the

mind of the thinker. These small seeds together go to make up a large thought seed and

determine one)s general character. Our thoughts affect the whole body. %ach thought

once generated and sent out becomes independent of the brain and mind and will live

upon its own energy depending upon its intensity.

* Trying to keep a thought from our mind can produce the very state we are trying to

avoid. We can alter our environment to create the mood. When, for instance, we are

depressed, if we sit by ourselves trying to think cheerful thoughts, we often do not

succeed. "ut if we mi+ with people who are cheerful we can bring about a change in

our mood and thoughts. %very thought we think, every act we perform, creates in us an

impression, like everything else, is sub'ect to cyclic law and becomes repetitive in our

mind. So, we alone have the choice to create our thoughts and develop the kind of

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-et us choose the thought seeds of right ideas, noble and courageous aspirations that

will be received by minds of the same nature. ight introspection will be re/uired of us

to determine what we really desire to effect. %verything in the universe is interrelated

and interdependent, that we live in one another and by accepting the grand principle of

universal brotherhood we shall be in a position to appreciate what a heavy

responsibility is ever ours to think right. -et us reflect and send loving and helpful

thoughts and lighten the load of the world)s suffering.

1.1 Answer the ollowing questions:

a. 0ow can we make our life meaningful1 mark

b. Why does #rishna say, “No man resteth a moment inactive?” 2 marks

c. 0ow do our thoughts affect the whole body1 2 marks

d. 0ow can we change our mood when we are depressed1 2 markse. 0ow can we bring about the desired effect1 2 marks

1.2 !ind the words ro" the passage which "ean the sa"e as: ( marks

a. 3ull of activity 45ara (6 45ara (6

b. 0appening in cycles 45ara *6

c. to look into one)s own thoughts and feelings 45ara 6

2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that ollow: #$%

The small village of Somnathpur contains an e+traordinary temple, built around 278

9.: by the 0oyasalas of #arnatakaone of the most prolific temple builders. "elur and

0elebid are among theirbetterknown works. While these suffered during the invasions

of the *th century, the Somnathpur temple stands more or less intact in nearoriginal

condition.

This small temple captivates with the beauty and vitality of its detailed sculpture

covering almost every inch of the walls, pillars, and even ceilings. &t has three shikharas

and stands on a starshaped, raised platform with 2* edges. The outer walls have a

profusion of detailed carvings$ the entire surface run over by carved pla/ues of stone.

There were vertical panels covered by e+/uisite figures of gods and goddesses. With

many incarnations being depicted. There were nymphs too, some carrying an ear of

maie 4a symbol of plenty and prosperity. The elaborate ornamentation the very

characteristic of 0oyasala sculptures, was a remarkable feature. On closer look and itis worth it the series of friees on the outer walls revealed intricately carved

caparisoned elephants, charging horsemen, stylied flowers, warriors, musicians,

crocodiles, and swans.

The temple was actually commissioned by Soma :andanayaka or Somnath 4he named

the village after himself6, the minister of the 0oyasala king, <arasimha&&&. The temple

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was built to house three versions of #rishna. The inner center of the temple was the

kalyana mandapa. -eading from here were three corridors, each ending in a shrine, one

for each kind of #rishna=enugopala, >anardana and 5rasanna #eshava, though only

two remain in their original form. &n the darkness of the sanctum sanctorum, & tried to

discern the different images. The temple)s sculptural perfection is amaing and it

includes the doors of the temple and the three elegantly carved towers.

2. !ake notes of the above passage using an acceptable format including

abbreviations, with suitable titles marks

2.2 !ake a summary of the above passage in not more than 8? words. ( marks

Section &: Advanced 'riting Skills ( (Marks

(. @ou are the 5resident of your school theatre club. @our club is organiing a play The

Miser to help the victims of earth/uake. :esign a poster informing the students aboutthis play. &nvent necessary details.

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The students) council of your school has organied an e+cursion to Aoa for students of

class B&& during the 9utumn "reak. 9s 5resident of the council, write

a notice in not more than fifty words informing the students about this e+cursion.

Sign yourself as avi C aveena.

*. @ou are ahul, the 0eadboy of Dreative 5ublic School, :elhi. ecently your school

hosted the egional -evel D"S% Science %+ibition. Write a report of this event for your

school newsletter in about 2 words.

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The &nternational "ook 3air was inaugurated by the Dhairman of Dhildren)s "ook

Trust, :r. #umar. The theme this year was Illustrated Works of Children. @ou are

9kshayC9kanksha a class B&& student of 9.#. &nternational School !athura.@ou

visited the e+hibition and were impressed with the range of books on display. Write a

factual description in about 2 words.

. @ou are <areshC<eetu. ecently, you came across a newspaper report on the

burning of a young woman as her parents could not meet the dowry demands. @ou

feel that even after 7? years of independence we have not really progressed as a nation.

Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper e+pressing your views and also givingsuggestions to improve the status of women in &ndian Society.

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@ou are SatishCSonali, the student prefect in charge of the school library. @ou have

been asked to place an order for children)s story books 49ges ?( yrs6. Write a letter

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to !.S. "ook :epot am <agar, "ikaner placing an order for the books. &nvent the

necessary details.

7. &ndia is a country with diverse cultures, traditions, religious and political beliefs. To

keep such a country together, to bind the people and take the nation ahead on the path of

progress, democracy is the most suitable form of government. Write an article in about

?2?? words. @ou are 9kshay C9sha, a class B&& student at osary Senior Secondary

School -ucknow.

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@ou are 9mitC9mita a student of class B&& at #.<. Senior Secondary School

<agpur. @ou recently visited a hill station along with your parents. &t was an

e+hilarating, adventurous and 'oyful e+perience. Write an article for the school

magaine, sharing your e+perience in ?2?? words.

Section ) *#+iterature(,- "arks%

. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that ollow:#,%

And yet, for these

Children, these indos, not this ma!, their orld,

Where all their future"s !ainted ith a fo#,

A narro street sealed in ith a lead sky

$ar far from rivers, ca!es and stars of ords.

4a6 What does the map on the wall signify1

4b6 Who are these children1 What is their world like1 24c6 What kind of future does the poet foresee for them1

Or

A thin# of %eauty is a &oy for ever

Its loveliness increases, it ill never

'ass into nothin#ness( %ut ill kee!

A %oer )uiet for us.

a. *A thin# of %eauty is &oy for ever". %+plain. 2

b. Why does a beautiful thing *!ass into nothin#ness" 1

c. What does poet mean by *a %oer )uiet for us" #b% Answer an/ three o the ollowing questions in about 0words: #x2%

4a6 What does Stephen Spender want for the children of the slums1 0ow can their lives

change1

4b6 0ow will counting up to twelve and keeping still help us1

4c6 Why is #randeur associated with the mighty dead1

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4d6. What is the significance of the parting words of the poet and her smile, in My

Mother at +ity-si1

$. Answer the ollowing questions in about 0(,0 words. 10 "arks

4a6 Why was 3ran afraid when he was going to school that day1

4b6 What is the misadventure that William :ouglas speaks about1

4c6. !ention any two haards of working in the glass bangles industry.

4d6. 0ow did :ouglas overcome the old terror 1

4e6. The crofter can be called as a #ood host . Why1

3. Answer an/ one o the ollowing in about 12-(1-0 words. 10 "arks

The life of bangle makers of 3iroabad was full of obstacles which forced them

to lead a life of poverty and deprivation. :iscuss with reference to ost +!rin#.

O How were the two hosts’ - the crofter and the ironmaster dierentfrom one another?

10. Answer an/ one o the ollowing in about 12-(1-0 words. "arks

&ndividuals who belong to enemy countries tend to hate each other even if they do not

know each other personally. 9t times it is seen that some of them rise above such

pre'udices. What makes a human being do so1

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The modern consumerist orld is full of fear, insecurities, stress and ars. What

are the ways in which we try to combat them1 9nswer with reference to The Third

evel .

11. Answer the ollowing briel/ #0(,0 words% $ "arks

46 Why does Dharley say that grand station is growing like a tree in the story

The Third level 1

426 %ven though the !ahara'a lost s. ( lac, he was still happy. Why1

4(6 &n a short span of 2 thousand years man has managed to create a ruckus

on this earth. 0ow1 (4). What did they think would be the best & the kindest thin to dofor the in!ured man?

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