Ray Martin Question Bank English Page No. 293, MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 1 MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 1

 Ray Martin Question Bank English Page No. 293, MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 1

MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 1

ALIPURDUAR MC WILLIAM HIGH SCHOOL 

Edited by PKG ENGLISH STUDY CENTRE

Reading Comprehension (Seen)

Read the following text and answer the questions:

One day there was a grand wind for kite-flying. I'm not sure how it happened, but as I was bringing the kite from the house, I tripped and fell over the rocks. My elbow went clear through the kite, making a big hole.

We had to hurry to fix the kite if we wanted to send it up before the wind fell. We rushed into the lighthouse to get some paper. We knew there was no more red paper. We took the first thing that came handy — an old letter lying on the bookcase in the sitting room. We patched the kite up with the letter, a sheet on each side and dried it by the fire. We started out, and up went the kite like a bird. The wind was glorious and it soared. All at once — snap! And there was Claude, standing with a bit of cord in his hand, looking foolish. Our kite had sailed away over to the mainland.

A. Tick (✔) the correct alternative:

(i) The wind on the said day was favourable for —

(a) boat-sailing (b) balloon flying (c) kite-flying (d) making kites

(ii) The kite was damaged by the narrator's —

(a) hand (b) legs (c) fingers (d) elbow

(iii) To fix the kite, the narrator and his brother went into the —

(a) kitchen (b) lighthouse (c) shop (d) garden

(iv) The pasting was dried by the —

(a) fire (b) sunlight (c) candle (d) oven

(v) The kite floated away towards the —

(a) ocean (b) sea (c) island (d) mainland

B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:

(i) The narrator was bringing the kite from __________.

(ii) The narrator and her brother got an old letter __________.

(iii) Claude was standing foolishly with __________.

C. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false statements. Provide supporting sentences (S.S) in favour of your answers:

(i) The kite floated like an aeroplane.

S.S: ______________________

(ii) The kite was fixed with a red paper.

S.S: ______________________

Poetry (Seen)

Read the poem and answer the questions:

The mountain and the squirrel

Had a quarrel:

And the former called the latter ‘Little Prig.’

Bun replied,

‘You are doubtless very big;

But all sorts of things and weather

Must be taken in together,

To make up a year

And a sphere.

And I think it no disgrace

To occupy my place.

If I’m not so large as you,

You are not so small as I,

And not half so spry.

I’ll not deny you make

A very pretty squirrel track;

Talents differ; all is well and wisely put;

If I cannot carry forests on my back,

Neither can you crack a nut.’

A. Choose the correct alternative:

(i) Here ‘the former’ is —

(a) the mountain (b) the squirrel (c) the poet (d) the readers

(ii) The mountain called the squirrel a little -

(a) animal (b) beast (c) prig (d) creature

(iii) The squirrel does not think that it is disgraceful to be —

(a) an animal (b) small (c) big (d) a mountain

(iv) All sorts of things, the big and the small, are required in —

(a) mountain (b) forest (c) air (d) nature

B. Answer the following questions:

1. Why was there a quarrel between the mountain and the squirrel?

2. What are the activities that a squirrel can do but a mountain cannot and vice versa?

Reading Comprehension (Unseen)

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions:

Imagine a world where machines can create things just like humans do. This is the exciting idea behind generative AI, a type of technology that can write stories, draw pictures, and even compose music. Generative AI is likely as important to our civilization as the discovery of fire, the invention of wheel, and electricity or the radio waves.

The rise of AI began in the late 2010s and gained prominence in the early 2020s, especially with the success of ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI and co-founded by Elon Musk and Sam Altman. Before this, we had chatbots like Google Assistant, Alexa, Cortana, and Siri. While they were helpful, they relied on pre-programmed responses and struggled to understand complex language and conversations. In contrast, ChatGPT acts like a smart friend who can chat anytime. It can be used flexibly in areas like customer service, academics, and even as a personal instructor.

Google’s Gemini is another cool AI that provides us with smart suggestions in tools like Gmail and Google Drive, making our tasks easier and more efficient. Google, led by Sundar Pichai, has invested heavily in AI in the past few years, integrating it into many of its services. Another AI, Claude, focuses on using AI responsibly to keep people safe and protect against potential risks. Midjourney, led by David Holz, and DALL-E also from OpenAI, are tools that help artists create beautiful images and digital art, expanding creative possibilities.

While AI has many benefits, it can also be misused, leading to problems like spreading false information or invading privacy. Therefore, using AI responsibly is very important. Generative AI models are not just useful today; they promise a future filled with more personalized interactions and creative opportunities. By embracing these technologies, we are certainly stepping into an era where AI can improve our lives in ways that we are just beginning to discover.

A. Tick (✔) the right answer:

(i) Which AI model was developed by OpenAI and co-founded by Sam Altman?

(a) DALL-E (b) Claude (c) ChatGPT (d) Alexa

(ii) One useful application of ChatGPT as mentioned in the passage is —

(a) gaming (b) customer service (c) sports coaching (d) cooking

(iii) Who is the person behind Google’s recent development in the area of AI?

(a) Elon Musk (b) Sam Altman (c) Sundar Pichai (d) David Holz

(iv) The AI that provides us with smart suggestions in tools like Gmail and Google Drive is —

(a) Google Assistant (b) Gemini (c) Cortana (d) ChatGPT

(v) According to the passage, Claude focuses on —

(a) enhancing users’ experience (b) making ethical decisions and ensuring safety (c) increasing sales for business (d) creating visual art

Grammar

1. Join into a simple sentence:

(i) I put on my best clothes. I wanted to impress her.

2. Turn into complex sentence:

(i) Birsingha village is Vidyasagar’s birthplace.

3. Rewrite the sentences by replacing the underlined words with suitable forms of phrasal verbs from the list given below:

[List: give up, put out, make up, look for]

(i) You should compensate for the loss.

(ii) He is in search of a job.

(iii) Solving the puzzle was so difficult that I stopped trying.

4. Find words from the unseen passage which mean the following:

(i) A person who teaches something: __________

(ii) Fake: __________

(iii) Skilled and capable: __________

(iv) Increasing in size: __________

Writing

7. Write a short biography of the eminent author Samaresh Majumdar within 120 words using the given hints:

Hints: Born: March 10, 1944 – Place of birth: Gairkata tea garden, Jalpaiguri – Jalpaiguri Zilla School – later studied BA and MA in Bengali Literature at the University of Calcutta – first short story Antaratma published in 1967 – notable works: Uttaradhikar, Kalbela, Kalpurush, Garbhadharini, etc. – known for creating the character of detective Arjun – Awards: Ananda Purashkar in 1982, Sahitya Akademi Award for Kalbela in 1984, Bankim Puraskar for Kalikatay Nabakumar in 2009, Banga Bibhushan in 2018 – Death: May 8, 2023 at the age of 79.

MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 1 – ANSWERS

Reading Comprehension (Seen)

A. Tick (✔) the correct alternative:

(i) ✔ (c) kite-flying

(ii) ✔ (d) elbow

(iii) ✔ (b) lighthouse

(iv) ✔ (a) fire

(v) ✔ (d) mainland

B. Complete the sentences:

(i) The narrator was bringing the kite from the house.

(ii) The narrator and her brother got an old letter from the bookcase in the sitting room.

(iii) Claude was standing foolishly with a bit of cord in his hand.

C. True/False with Supporting Sentences:

(i) F

S.S: Up went the kite like a bird.

(ii) F

S.S: We knew there was no more red paper.

Poetry (Seen)

A. Choose the correct alternative:

(i) ✔ (a) the mountain

(ii) ✔ (c) prig

(iii) ✔ (b) small

(iv) ✔ (d) nature

B. Short Questions:

1. The quarrel started because the mountain called the squirrel “Little Prig,” implying insult.

2. A squirrel can crack a nut and move quickly, which the mountain cannot do. The mountain can carry forests on its back, which the squirrel cannot do.

Reading Comprehension (Unseen)

A. Tick (✔) the right answer:

(i) ✔ (c) ChatGPT

(ii) ✔ (b) customer service

(iii) ✔ (c) Sundar Pichai

(iv) ✔ (b) Gemini

(v) ✔ (b) making ethical decisions and ensuring safety

Grammar

1. Simple sentence:

I put on my best clothes to impress her.

2. Complex sentence:

Birsingha village is the place where Vidyasagar was born.

3. Phrasal verbs:

(i) You should make up for the loss.

(ii) He is looking for a job.

(iii) Solving the puzzle was so difficult that I gave up.

4. From the unseen passage:

(i) Instructor

(ii) Fake – False

(iii) Skilled and capable – Efficient

(iv) Increasing in size – Expanding

Writing

Biography of Samaresh Majumdar (about 120 words):

1. Samaresh Majumdar was one of the greatest novelists of India.

2. He was a Bengali writer and novelist.

3. He was born on 10 March 1944.

4. He took his early education at Jalpaiguri Zilla School.

5. He passed M.A. in Bengali Literature in from the University of Calcutta.

6. He also passed B.A. in Bengali Literature.

7. He wrote his first short story “Antaratma” in 1967.

8. He also composed the famous novel “Kalbela” in 1984.

9. He established the detective character Arjun in Bengali literature.

10. He received Ananda Purashkar in 1982.

11. He was also awarded with Sahitya Akademi Award in 1984, Bankim Puraskar in 2009, and Banga Bibhushan in 2018.

12. He passed away on 8 May 2023.

13. He will remain ever in the hearts of millions for his contribution in the field of Bengali literature.