Question Bank- Term I(only for practice)
Section A – Reading
1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. 8
A large number of people have become more health conscious these
days, but are they truly healthy? The meaning of health has become
somewhat distorted.
Good health involves physical and mental well-being. The external looks
and features are not an indication of fit internal organs and systems. There
are lots of fit people who are psychologically unfit. Similarly, many
disabled people are happy and well adjusted to their physical state.
Compulsive exercising and righteous eating are a form of obsession, and
obsession is a form of mental illness.
There have been reports of a rise in the number of people who enroll in
gyms , engage personal trainers , eat vitamin pills, drink protein enriched
drinks. This may lead to them damaging body parts such as muscles and
joints due to overstraining.
Then there are those who suffer from an obsession with healthy eating.
This condition has been termed as orthorexia nervosa.
The orthorexics are solely concerned with the quality of the food they eat.
They plan their diet according to their personal understanding of which
foods are truly healthy. They avoid food products such as sugar, salt,
caffeine, alcohol, gluten, dairy foods, etc. This includes foods that have
been sprayed with pesticides or contain artificial additives .
This obsession with ‘good food’ and ‘bad food’ can cause them to
become malnourished.
It affects equal number of men and women, generally aged over 30
and who are well-educated. They read about healthy diet and foods to
be avoided in newspapers and magazines, research on the internet
and have the time and money to get what they believe to be pure and
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healthy alternatives . Thus, they are most susceptible to this obsession.
The condition is everywhere in the modern society. There is an increase in
the number of nutritionists, dieticians and naturopaths and the people
consulting them. Trainers in the gym promote certain foods to enhance
performance. And finally the bookshops are flooded with books on
healthy food and the right diet for different age groups.
a. Which are the two kinds of obsession regarding health prevalent today?
b. Who are the most susceptible to these obsessions?
c. On what basis do orthorexics plan their diet?
d. Why does the writer say that obsession with eating is everywhere in
modern society?
e. How do orthorexics get the information about right eating?
f. Which foods are generally avoided by those who are diet conscious?
g. What do you think are the ill effects of righteous dieting?
h. What do you think are the negative effects of compulsive exercising?
2. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. 12
There are differing opinions around the world over the existence of zoos.
Supporters of zoos argue that zoos benefit the animals greatly,
because the animals are well looked after in the zoos. Moreover, zoos
also serve as a form of protection to the animals who do not need to
worry about poaching or being hunted down by predators. The wounded
and sick animals can be immediately treated.
It has been argued that keeping wild animals in zoos is the only way
that people can come face to face with them and learn about these
animals. Television viewing is not a substitute for the real experience.
People who are in favour of zoos argue that zoos play an essential
role in conserving the endangered species of animals. This involves
breeding an animal in captivity and then reintroducing it to the wild.
The opponents of zoos accept that some zoos do attempt to recreate
the natural habitat of the animal but it is still a confined area. Animals are
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deprived of free movement in zoos. All said and done, zoos are artificial
environments for wild animals. Many zoos all over the world do take excellent care of the animals but
it is not the case for all the zoos around the world. Animals live in
appalling conditions in zoos that are like prison cells and this causes the
animals to become distressed. In some instances animals are ill-treated
by their zoo keepers. In such an environment, animals can easily slip into
depression, which can lead to early death. Hence, the life expectancy is
shorter in animals that live in zoos.
Animals living in confined and unsuitable environment and displayed
for public entertainment behave unnaturally. When people and children
visit these zoos , they are not being given a true impression of the animal’s
habits and habitat. A more precise and informative picture is available
through television programmes .
The value of zoo breeding programmes is also being questioned.
Although zoos are attempting to restore a balance in nature by trying to
increase the population of endangered species, it is being done in a
small scale. Some species of animals do not reproduce well in captivity.
These animals are unable to live in the wild after living in cages.
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a. Give two advantages of zoos.
b. What is the result of unhealthy environment of zoos on the animals?
c. Why are the captive breeding programmes being questioned?
d. Why do people who oppose zoos believe that television wildlife
programmes are better?
Find words/phrases in the passage that mean the same as the following. 4
a. catching animals illegally on someone else’s land (para 1) - b. terrible and shocking (para 5)
c. the average period that someone may expect to live (para 5)- d. go into a state of sadness (para 5) -
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Section B – Writing
3. Write a diary/ article in about 100-120 words based on verbal cues.
a. You visited a construction site in the city along with a few of your friends .
You met and talked to a few labourers who spoke about their sorrows
and hardships in life.
Write a diary entry expressing your feelings in about 100-120 words .
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b. Incidents of traffic jams, accidents and aggressive behaviour by motorists
are on the rise in all major towns and cities. With the increase in number of
vehicles on the road and disregard of traffic rules, driving on the road has
become a nightmare.
Write an article on what needs to be done to avoid such incidents and
make roads safer for motorists and pedestrians.
4. Write a story based on the given outline or cue/s in about 150-200 words.
a. Surdas wanted to learn spirituality, met a guru – became a disciple. Guru
knew Surdas easily angered Guru asked Surdas to chant God’s name for
a month while doing all activities – one month later – goes to meet guru – on way a sweeper splashes dirt – Surdas scolds sweeper.
Guru tells Surdas not ready – chant and work for one more month- same
thing happens at the end of the 2nd month. Guru tells Surdas to chant
and work for another month . At the end of 3rd month – Surdas on way to
meet Guru- sweeper splashes dirt- Surdas smiles and speaks politely to
sweeper. He goes to the Guru and bows in respect.
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b. Write a story based on the given picture clue. 10
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Section B – Writing
3. Write a diary/ article in about 100-120 words based on verbal cues.
a. You visited a construction site in the city along with a few of your friends .
You met and talked to a few labourers who spoke about their sorrows
and hardships in life.
Write a diary entry expressing your feelings in about 100-120 words .
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b. Incidents of traffic jams, accidents and aggressive behaviour by motorists
are on the rise in all major towns and cities. With the increase in number of
vehicles on the road and disregard of traffic rules, driving on the road has
become a nightmare.
Write an article on what needs to be done to avoid such incidents and
make roads safer for motorists and pedestrians.
4. Write a story based on the given outline or cue/s in about 150-200 words.
a. Surdas wanted to learn spirituality, met a guru – became a disciple. Guru
knew Surdas easily angered Guru asked Surdas to chant God’s name for
a month while doing all activities – one month later – goes to meet guru – on way a sweeper splashes dirt – Surdas scolds sweeper.
Guru tells Surdas not ready – chant and work for one more month- same
thing happens at the end of the 2nd month. Guru tells Surdas to chant
and work for another month . At the end of 3rd month – Surdas on way to
meet Guru- sweeper splashes dirt- Surdas smiles and speaks politely to
sweeper. He goes to the Guru and bows in respect.
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b. Write a story based on the given picture clue. 10
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Section B – Writing
3. Write a diary/ article in about 100-120 words based on verbal cues.
a. You visited a construction site in the city along with a few of your friends .
You met and talked to a few labourers who spoke about their sorrows
and hardships in life.
Write a diary entry expressing your feelings in about 100-120 words .
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b. Incidents of traffic jams, accidents and aggressive behaviour by motorists
are on the rise in all major towns and cities. With the increase in number of
vehicles on the road and disregard of traffic rules, driving on the road has
become a nightmare.
Write an article on what needs to be done to avoid such incidents and
make roads safer for motorists and pedestrians.
4. Write a story based on the given outline or cue/s in about 150-200 words.
a. Surdas wanted to learn spirituality, met a guru – became a disciple. Guru
knew Surdas easily angered Guru asked Surdas to chant God’s name for
a month while doing all activities – one month later – goes to meet guru – on way a sweeper splashes dirt – Surdas scolds sweeper.
Guru tells Surdas not ready – chant and work for one more month- same
thing happens at the end of the 2nd month. Guru tells Surdas to chant
and work for another month . At the end of 3rd month – Surdas on way to
meet Guru- sweeper splashes dirt- Surdas smiles and speaks politely to
sweeper. He goes to the Guru and bows in respect.
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b. Write a story based on the given picture clue. 10
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Grammar
5. Choose the suitable word for each blank from the options given below.
a. Laburnum is a deciduous tree that (a).......... to the pea family.
Laburnum produces bright yellow flowers, so it (b)............. in dense rows
along pathways,(c) ............. a floral archway. All parts of laburnum (d)............... a toxic substance and ingestion
(e)............. fatal poisoning. Laburnum wood is strong and (f)..........for
making furniture and musical instruments.
a) belonging had belonged belongs belonged
b) was planted is planted planted had been planted
c) created to create is creating was creating
d) contain contains contained will contain
e) had caused would cause can cause should cause
f) had been used was used is using is used
b. I was waiting (a) ........... the bus stop (b) ........... forty five minutes (c)
............ the scorching sun. When it arrived, I quickly got (d) ............ the
bus and sat down (e)................. the seat. I was desperate because I had
to meet the client............. he left for the airport.
a) on in under at
b) since for by untill
c) under through above beside
d) into of for in
e) on at in by
f) from before after since
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c. Heavy rain and fog created havoc and reduced visibility (a) ............
flight schedules were disrupted (b)............ the travellers had to face a lot
of inconvenience. (c).............., the authorities tried to accommodate the
passengers in nearby hotels, there was chaos (d) ................ the weather
cleared. (e)................. did the rain and fog create a lot of problems for
the city f) ................. for its people.
a) hence because but yet
b) or before so unless
c) After While Whenever Although
d) when until since during
e) Such Not Only Either Neither
f) that but also or nor
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6. Rearrange the following words to form meaningful sentences.
a. participated /eighteen /the /hosted/ our/ competition /schools /in /quiz
/by/ school
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b. passengers / two / awarded / saving / for/brave /from/ Hospur / were
/the / lives /of / children / many
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c. magazine / they / many /for / have/ school / collected / articles / the 1
d. regular / the /supply / municipal / the /failed / locality / corporation /
has/ to /water / to
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7. The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each line.
Underline the error and write the correct word in the space provided.
a. The next class was geography. The students look ................
forward to it eagerly. It was took by Mr. Sen who ................
had a name in the school of his kindness and ................. wealth of knowledge. He told the boys on detail ................ about each place he visited and it history. ................. His method of teaching was appreciated and
loved by her students. ..............
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b. The bus station overwhelmed me. There was a
crowd of people, cacophony of sound and a ..............
large number of buses parked on behind the .............. other. After seek directions I reached the .............. dilapidated building. There was an long queue ............... on every window. At last it was my turn , the clerk ...............
look bored and rudely handed me the ticket. ...............
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8. Insert a ‘/’ where you think a word has been omitted in the paragraph .
Then write the omitted word in the space provided.
a. Statistics show that wearing seat belts saves lives
prevents serious injuries. Despite this, People ............ give a number of reasons not using them ............. Many people think that they are nuisance. .............
Others believe that they safe drivers and ............ will never have accident .Some are afraid ...........
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that the seat belt will trap them in car. ........... b. The baker rose early and went his bakery. ............. He mixed the dough and moulded it shapes ............
and baked them. As soon as were ready, ............ he went to open door to begin business. ............ A crowd people was already waiting outside. ............ This has been going on everyday the past twenty years. ............
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Complete the sentences by choosing the correct answer from the options
given below.
a. Good Health Clinic organizes free eye camp
The Good Health clinic ...................... a free eye camp for the benefit of
the community on Sunday.
organized is organizing
will organize had organized
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b.
Karan: Why have you collected this scrap paper?
Amit: I am planning to make hats for my daughter’s party .
Amit asked Karan why ................. that scrap paper. Karan replied that he
was planning to make hats for his daughter’s party.
you had collected he had collected
he was collecting you are collecting
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9. Complete the dialogue by choosing the right options . a. Priya : Please take me to The Shalimar Towers
Taxidriver : Madam, we will have to take a longer route because one of
the bridges ( a) .........................................
Priya: How long (b).................................................?
Taxidriver: It will take us about 2 hours .
Priya: That will delay my meeting. I will call and (c) ........................
(a) is repaired is being repaired
was being repaired was repaired
(b)will it take to reach the airport is the road
will it take to reach Shalimar Towers is the flight
(c) inform them about the delay. cancel my flight
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cancel my trip talk about time management
b. Raman: I (a).......................... Raipur tomorrow by Himalayan Express.
Navin : What time (b)................................?
Raman : It will reach at 6a.m . I have an interview at 11:30 a.m at Hilton
Road
Navin : Don’t worry. I (c) ..................................... and bring you
home first.
Raman: Thank you.
(a) reached am reaching
was reaching reaches
(b) does the train arrive here does the train arrive there
did the train depart from here does the train depart from here
(c) drop you at Hilton Road will pick you up from the station
will pick you up from Hilton Road drop you at the station
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