TON A (Reading) 1.A. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. ‘The Fascinating Ancient Communication |. Communication, an intrinsic aspect of human existence, has evolved over millennia. Ancient civilizations, devoid of modem technology, relied on ingenious methods to convey messages, showcasing the richness of human innovation 2. In the absence of writing systems, oral communication was paramount. Tribes and other communities passed down knowledge through oral traditions, employing storytelling as a potent means. This not only ensured the preservation of cultural narratives but also served as a primary Educatiaial tool 3. Ancient civilizations often utilized visual symbols to communicate. Petroglyphs, rock engravings and cave paintings were employed by early humans to convey messages, document events or communicate with neighbouring groups. These visual representations provided a limpse into the societal norms, spiritual beliefs and the daily life of ancient communities. 4, Smoke signals, particularly prevalent among Native American tribes, served as long-distance communication tools. By creating distinct patterns of smoke, messages could be relayed across significant distances. This practice was crucial for conveying warnings, signalling the presence of danger or coordinating activities. 1. How did oral communication play a vital role in ancient civilizations? 2. What purpose did visual symbols like petroglyphs and cave paintings serve in ancient societies? 3. How did ancient civilizations use storytelling as a form of communication? 4, What insights did visual symbols like petroglyphs provide into ancient societies? 5. Why were smoke signals crucial in ancient communication, particularly among Native American tribes? 6, Identify the synonym of the underlined word from the passage. (para2) Almost all people consider their native language to be supreme, 7. Identify the antonym of the underlined word from the passage. (para 4) The native speakers consider learning foreign language to be trivial. 8. Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words. Ancient civilizations often utilized visual symbols to communicate. Page 1 of 6LLB, Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow In a meadow green where whispers play, Animals gathered atthe break of day ‘Atale unfolds of a cunning hare, ‘Who thought life was just and fait. In woods so deep, a hare did boast, Of speed unmatched, he could coast. The wise old tortoise, slow but steady, Challenged him to a race, calm and ready. ‘Through fields and woods, the hare took fight, But the tortoise plodded, his goal in sight. In the end, it was the tortoise who won, ‘Slow and steady, under the morning sun, Questions: 1. Who boasts of unmatched speed? 2. Who emerges victorious in the end? 3, What lesson does the fable aim to impart? 4, How does the setting contribute to the fable's atmosphere? 5. Wentify a metaphorical clement in the fable poem. 6. Identify the poetic device employed in the following lines. “Ina meadow green where whispers play. ‘Animals gathered at the break of day.” SECTION B (Writing) ILA. You have just read the passage "The Fascinating Ancient Communication’. Now, imagine that you were born 200 years ago. Write a descriptive paragraph of about 100-120 words to elaborate your way of communication that has made you become a successful ‘man/woman, You may include these points: + the joyful atmosphere + flora and fauna + the sky, water and wind + people around you + the secret of your success was... (Your writing will be graded for: Content, Vocabulary and Sentence Fluency & Grammar) Page 2 of 6Adil). Re ead this excerpt from a newspaper report: | con — “Tale of Triumph Over Adversity = pao el Sharma's Journey tom Charbel © 1PS OFF Ceuibang mee ¥ ere Manoj Kumar Sharma, hailing from the dacol ree < % lenges to become an IPS office. Facing suspensions, exam failures © oy xy is a testament to his resilience and determination. From running @ travelling 1g UPSC exams in Delhi his path was fraught with obstacles. With unwavering support | rickshaw to pursui from men jist ‘and his friends, Manoj triumphed over versity and achieved his dear ang your hough and feelings 9 reading Now, write a diary entry in 100-120 words descr about the incident, Write about how Mano} ‘Kumar Sharma's determination has inspired you You may use these hints. | Jeading a honest life itinfested Charbal md personal | poverty stricken and false acmuse : writing preliminary exams fe taking up odd jobs e facing the interview Format, Content, Vocabulary, Senenes Fluency fn the subject and hints ams on te rout (0 sch0ol & Grammar) writing will be graded for: fetter to the editor wil (Your given below. IL B. Write al Subject: Concern ‘© deep concem congestion, frequent delay®: call tack of proper. tal development focal autoriies eotaborat 1° find ‘SECTION C (Literature) wer the questions: ur trenches PI e speaker over everyday traffic of traffic about the persistent issue enging for students Tae, management, road TPUTE infrastructure sustainable solutions plauded enthusiastically.” ‘communicating rracts and an : in ‘A. When the 5008 finished, the men in 0 aker and mention (0 whom the. Read the idioms given below and fill 2. Identify and explain the poctic device employed in the above line. Bi 3. Why does the speaker consider the curent mode af communication 8 "dsgrace ~ Answer the following questions in about 49 t0 $0 words. 1. What deeper reflection did the older German express about the desire for peace? 2. Compare and contast the interest of Mr and Mrs, Ds in photography and personal ‘rooming respectively during the trip 3. Explain the central ‘message of the poem 'No Men Are Foreign’ 4. How does the poem ‘The Walrus and the Carpenter’ conclude and what happens to the Oysters? 5. What does the speaker propose as an altemative to the current state of communication, 25 mentioned in the poem? 6. How does Mr. Kapasi subtly address the cultural differences between India and America ‘When talking about the location of the Sun Temple? ip the blanks with correet meaning or usage. a Tum over a new leaf. Meaning: To make afresh start or change one's ways for the better. Usage: ', To call atruce, Meaning: Usage: The neighbours decided to call a trace and finda peaceful resolution to their disagreements, Get in someone's face. Meaning: To confront or challenge someone aggressively Usage: 4. Let someone offthe hook. Meaning: Usage: The teacher decided to let Mary off the hook after she apologized for her mistake ©. Inthe trenches. Meaning: Engaged in hard, continuous work or a difficult situation, Usage: f. Face the music, Meaning: Usage: Aller missing the deadline, Serah had to face the music and explain the delay to her boss, 8, Walk on eggshells, Meaning: To be very cautious in one's actions or words to avoid upsetting someone, Usegenceivibay bead +h. Let the cat out ofthe bag. Meaning Usage: Jane accidentally lt the cat out ofthe bag about the surprise party [Link] the lion's share. Meaning: To recive the largest portion or the majority of something. Usage: j. Offer an olive branch. Meaning: ciliata ba i Usage: Affer the disugreement, Tom decided to offer an olive branch by inviting his colleague for a coffee to discuss the issue. Replace the undertined word/ phrases with a single word that means the same, Refer to the help box given below. emerging splatter diplomatic squinted beseech dismal recruit ramifications tinged 2 Ee alliance Page 4 of 61, "The painter accidentally scattered paint on the loor while working om the mural 2. The union between the two companies resulted in a powerful collaboration that benefited both, The villagers gathered to plead with the mayor for assistance after the flood. The weather forecast predicted a gloomy day with heavy rain and low visibility ‘The company decided to enlist fresh graduates to bring new ideas and energy to the team, ‘The company is coming out with a new technology in order to scale up. ‘The Chairman used sensitive and tactful language to address the issue and avoid escalation. 8. The consequences of the economic policy changes were felt across various industries SECTION D (Grammar & Vocabulary) |. Read the sentences given below and identify the types. i. This is Ananya, whose painting won first place in the art competition. ii The old tree stood tal, its branches swaying in the gentle breeze. iii. Maya and her brother often go hiking during the weekends. iv. We visited the museum, but Emma couldn't come along as she was attending a workshop. vv. Meet Arjun, whose invention received recognition at the science fair. vi. The colourful flowers bloomed in the garden, attracting butterflies with their swect fragrance. 2, Read this passage and identify the adverbs, In the serene park, children's laughter echoed as they played on the swings and slides, their joyous energy filling the ait. A couple leisurely strolled along the winding path, hand in hand, enjoying the vibrant blooms that adorned the well-kept flower beds. A group of ftiends gathered ‘on a blanket, sharing snacks and engaging in animated conversation under the shade of a sprawling oak tree, A musician sat on a bench, strumming a guitar, adding a melodic backdrop to the park’s ambiance, Nearby, an elderly gentleman was peacefully reading a book on another bench, basking inthe tranquillity of nature. As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm slow, the park became a haven of relaxation and community ‘Do as directed: I. esssseseenp We listen to any fecture on climate change. (Add a suitable adverb of frequency) + 2. The team, which won the championship last year, is well-prepared for the upcoming match (Identify the subordinating clause) 3. She finished her assignment while waiting forthe train, (Identify the conjunction and mention the type) 4, Maria visits ..........due to her demanding job, (Add a suitable adverb of place) 5. Alex completed his project before the deadline, (Main clause) 6, Sarah’s brother, ......-sr i an architect, designed our new office. (Add an appropriate subordinating clause) 7, She realized that she forgot her keys when she reached the front door. (Change the sentence with pat perfect tense form of verb.) Page Sof 68. They «...ssssr-ess future plans when the power went ‘out. (Fill the blank with continuous form of “discuss") 4 The att had bean perfecting her crf for many years. (Rewrite using present Peres continuous tense) , 10, None of the students were familiar with the topic, so they decided fo look up information, online, (Identify the phrasal verb and write its meaning) TH. When fared, they ..- already... the pry (Fil the blank with the past perfe=t nse form of ‘leave') 12, Despite mmerous obstacles, the group resolved t0..... wih heir mission. (Adda suitable phrasal verb that means fo continue) Ta She loves to read, but she rarely finds the time. (transform the sentence into comp! sentence) 1M. Affer the concert the musicians had taken a well-deserved break ( change the sentence w past perfect continuous tense form of verb) % WS As the sun was setting, the sky tured shades of orange and pink. (Transform the senscnc=s ino compound sentence) 4. Convert the direct speech to indirect speech. i. Ravi exclaimed to his friend, " We won the competition! I cant believe it” Maria asked the librarian, "Where can I find books on astronomy?” "This cake is delicious! exclaimed Priya to her sister. iv, Rajat said to his teacher, "What's the deadline forthe project?" +. "What a beautiful sunset!" remarked Ananya to her companions ‘5. Complete the conditional sentences and mention the types 2s Type 1, 2 or 3. visit) Type 1 i. IFThave free time this weekend, 1. ii tf. _ T would have helped. (know) Type 3 iii, We a picnic if the weather is nice. (plan) Type 1 iv. If they... _.1us, we could bave joined them. (call) Type 3 y. Ifwe ......--. of time, we would have boarded the train. (arrive) Type 3 viet ‘you, I would take the job offer. (be)Type 2 6, Identify the prepositional phrases and mention their function as adjectives or adverbs. The painting in the gallery was created by a famous artist. ii The movie with the exciting car chases was a blockbuster. iil She eamed the award for delivering a performance that deeply resonated with her emotions. iv. The gil in the red dress is my sister’ bestfriend 1. Circle the words with the correct spelling. : ‘A.i. convensional ii, conventional iii, counventional iv. convunsionel B, i. instinctive ii. insctinctive iii instinctiv _iv. inshtinctive C.i voluntears ii, volanteers ii, vulunteers__iv, volunteers, [Link] ii. instantaneously iii. instantaniously iv. instentaneously Page 6 of 6 aww.