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AP Inter 2nd Year English Model Paper Set 4 with Solutions
Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 100
SECTION – A
I. Annotate ANY TWO of the’ following in about 10-15 lines each : (2 × 4 = 8)
Question 1.
My son, it is God’s will. That’s is the way God tests you.
Answer:
Context: This sentence is taken from the essay “In Celebration of Being Alive” written by Dr. Christian Barnard. When the writer thought about the suffering prevailing in the world, he remembered an accident in’ his life. He described his accident, in the essay.
Explanation : When he was caught in an accident, the writer recollected the words his father when he was alive. The problems, difficulties and short comings are given by God, for testing. It is God’s will to test the heart of everybody. Through the test everybody, shall become ripened. We move on to better positions. It was the belief of his father and here the narrator pointed out that he should bow down before God.
General Relevance : It is a common belief in this world that God is omnipotent. His will shall prevail and so whatever is bestowed from God, has to be accepted. The supremacy of God is pointed out here.
Question 2.
The mysterious powers couldn’t help surrendering. So simple if you happened to be Faraday.
Answer:
Context: This passage is taken from the essay ‘J.C.Bose’ written by Aldous Huxley. He was an English Writer. The passage is about the experimentation of Scientists. The author gives the example of Michael Faraday, an experimenter on electricity.
Explanation : Huxley thinks that there is no need of great instruments for experimentation. A great scientist like, Faraday, used simple.things, like the tea kettle, silk wire, sealing wax and jam pots, to discover the powers of electricity. The scientist had great intelligence and curiosity. He was led by these qualities and the simple things helped him to discover the secrets. One should be clever to find out and the mysterious powers yield easily.
General Relevance : The success of Faraday and J.C.Bose is hinted at They used ordinary and simple instruments for their t invention. Students should develop real intention. They should not be anxious to get great instruments for experiments.
Question 3.
Crafty men contemn studies, simple men admire them and wise men use them.
Answer:
Context : This sentence is taken from the essay “Of Studies” written by Francis Bacon. He was called the Father of English Essay. This line is about people who treat studies in their own way. Their views are different one from the other.
Explanation: While looking into the practical side of the subject, the writer points out, three kinds of people. Cunning and dishonest people dislike studies. They are proud that they have enough of knowledge. There are people who are interested in studies. These simple men shall have a liking for studies. The third group of people who are wise, study books well, get knowledge and apply it in their daily life.
General Relevance: Bacon’s sentences are aphoristic. They are filled with sensible ideas. The division of the three kinds, shows the wit of Bacon. Real life situations are shown in the essay.
Question 4.
The only solution of the problem is to make mankind pure.
Answer:
Context: This line is taken from the lesson “The Secret of Work” written by the great thinker Swami Vivekananda. In this sentence, he tells about the problems in the world and leads us to a solution.
Explanation: Vivekananda takes up the solution for the problem of the miseries in this world. Ignorance is the cause for this problem. Purity of behaviour, incessant work and understanding of the problem will solve the problem. We have to pick up good and follow it. The impressions of goodness should come out from the heart. The secret of work lies in self denial.
General Relevance : It is a known thing that continuous work I yields good results. Work with love, work without selfishness shall bring a change in the society. Vivekananda hopes “Work is Worship”.
II. Annotate ANY TWO of the following in about 10-15 lines each : (2 × 4 = 8)
Question 1.
She has a world of ready wealth
our minds and hearts to bless.
Answer:
Context: These lines are extracted from the poem “The Tables Turned” written by William Wordsworth. These lines suggest how the , poet creates interest in the study of nature.
Explanation : Here the poet speaks about the bounty of nature. He wants-us to.treat nature as our teacher. There is a lot of knowledge in nature and it wants to teach us whatever is needed. Health and wealth are there in nature. The nature is personified and described as a woman, who is in possession of a lot of things. She blesses one and all to get knowledge. Their hearts shall be blessed by the nature and they could become successful. So one should be happy to study nature and become self sufficient.
General relevance : Here we can understand that nature is an embodiment of giving. There is a lot of weetfth and knowledge, which . one has to get without hesitation.
Question 2.
Let us do our work as well
Both the unseen and the seen.
Answer:
Context: These lines are taken from the poem “The Builders” written by H.W. Longfellow. Here people are compared to builders. The life is the structure and time controls it.
Explanation: According to the poet, an individual is the builder of his own life. While the building of life is constructed, it is obvious that lapses exist. One may think them to be negligible but the poet warns to be careful about everything. Whether small or big, the block should be acceptable to God. The qualities of the individuals, should be good without any blemish. Life shall be meritorious only when each and every minute is particular about the quality.
General Relevance : Life’s merits like beauty, tranquility and peace should be observed minutely. The poet expects perfect quality in one’s life.
Question 3.
I am the twist that holds together
The children in its sacred ring.
Answer:
Context: These lines are extracted from the poem “Any Woman” written by Katharine Tynan. She was British writer. She produced a number of novels and poems. These lines describe the place of a mother in a family.
Explanation : In the poem, the role of a woman in the family is given in detail. A mother loves her children. She keeps all her children united and at one place supplying all that is necessary. The children, if they are in the ring, shall grow well. Otherwise their lives shall be spoiled. She tells that she is the chief character in the house. The mother is the head of the house who guards it like a watch dog. The children shall be safe in her lap.
General Relevance : A mother keeps the family united and develops/the children in a safe way. The importance of a mother is given in an. interesting way.
Question 4.
Yea, you may smite my mouth so throbbing silence
Pluck from my lips power of articulate words.
Answer:
Context: These lines are taken from the poem “A Challenge to Fate” written by Sarojini Naidu. It is about the courageous behaviour of the writer. It is a challenge against Fate.
Explanation: The poetess is not afraid of Fate. It is natural that Fate will cause problems. But the writer does not hesitate to fight against Fate. She has many talents. She can speak fluently. Her oratory is of high range. Eventhough, every sort of merit in herself is taken away, she does not yield to Fate. Just like the spring birds, she continues her talent. Thus Fate was challenged and it was defeated.
General Relevance : The decision of the poetess is a challenge to Fate. She is not afraid of the deeds of Fate but wants to fight against it. The writers courage is of great value.
III. Answer ANY TWO of the following questions in about 10-15 lines each question. (2 × 4 = 8)
Question 1.
What did Bacon mean in the line “some books are to be tasted others to be swallowed and some few to be chewed and digested”.
Answer:
Francis Bacon was a great English essayist. In the essay ‘Of Studies’, he gives the benefits of studies and the importance of reading books. He writes with an aphoristic style. He describes books to be of three types. Some books are there for formal reading, just taste it and leave it. Some books have to be studied completely. We read them because of our curiosity. Some other books are to be studied carefully.
They are useful to the reader in real life experience. They can be chewed and digested. The subject matter can be tested, brought into experience, by means of applying the knowledge in day to day events. One should real with real understanding.
Question 2.
Who were the driver and the mechanic in the Grand prix . held at the cape town Red Cross Children’s Hospital ? In what way was the choice of their roles suitable ?
Answer:
Dr.Christian Barnard was a heart sargeon and a writer. He wrote the essay “In Celebrations of Being Alive” giving his experience at the time of an accident, The writer recollected an incident when he had dissatisfaction with God. At the Cape Town Red Cross Children’s Hospital a strange thing happened. There was a breakfast trolly at the hospital. Two boys drove it in the hospital. One acted as a mechanic and the other as the driver. Actually both were physically handicapped.
One lost his eyes and the other had a hole in the heart. The trolley was run at- a high speed and all the spectators were filled with joy. The blind one acted as mechanic galloping along, with the trolley. The other seated at the lower deck, drove the trolley, with one leg on the floor. The choice of the roles was suitable. Though blind he could push it on and the other sat at a place and stefered it with one hand.
Question 3.
What is meant by working like a master arid not as a slave ?
Answer:
Swami Vivekananda was a great thinker and an orator. He became the disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. He said “Work is Worship”. He explained that a work has got both good and bad intentions. The secret of work according to the author is that we have to work unattached. One should work like a master but not as a slave. When we think of a slave, he works but he expects something in return. He should work with love only. Selflessness is happiness.
Existence, knowledge and bliss are the three aspects one should possess. God works but his work is a master’s work. There is love in it. Therefore master’s work will help the society. The secret of work lies in this service.
Question 4.
Explain the experiments of Bose about the growth and reaction of the plant.
Answer:
Aldous Huxley was an English Writer. He wrote a number of books. ‘J.’C.Bose’ is an essay taken from the book ‘Testing Pilate”. It is about the experimenting on Science and Technology. The author visited the institute of J.C.Bose, in Calcutta. He found that very small things were used by the scientist. At the institute the growth of a plant was shown on a smoked glass. While feeding, a plant exhaled oxygen and when the vessel was full, there rang a small bell.
If there was sunlight on the plant, the bell rang often. When it was gloomy, the bell stopped ringing. If a stimulant was added the bell rang wildly. Thus the growth and reaction of a plant was shown by J.C.Bose.
IV. Answer ANY TWO of the following questions in about 10-15 lines each. (2 × 4 = 8)
Question 1.
What is the central idea of the poem “The Builders” ?
Answer:
‘The Builders’ is an interesting poem written by the great American poet “H.W. Longfellow”. The poet compares men to builders. The poet tells that all the people are the builders of their fate. Yesterday’s experience becomes today’s base and the experience is like a block, used in the construction. Everything is useful for the construction of the building. There should be no short comings in one’s behaviour. God should accept the brick. The building tumbles down, if the small mistakes in character are accepted. Today’s experience is the base for tomorrow! Thus the building of character, depends upon the person himself. In the poem, the rhyme scheme is, ABAB. It is.a-lyric poem.
Question 2.
How does the poetess portray the bond between the mother and her children in the poem” Any woman ?
Answer:
Katharine Tynan wrote the poem “Any Woman”. The poem is an interesting account of a woman in the house. She describes how a mother is interested in her children. The mother is like a pillar in the family. She is like the heat from the Sunlight giving warmth to her children. She shows love towards the children and they grow happily in her lap. She is like a twist bringing all the children together. If the care of the mother fails, the children shall be spoiled. A mother decorates the house, prepares the food for the childrenguards them from all dangers. Thus she has the affection and the children grow under the care of a mother.
Question 3.
Do you prefer to gain knowledge through books or become wise through experience of nature ? Give reasons in support of your answer with reference to the poem “The tables turned”.
Answer:
‘The Tables Turned’ is a famous poem written by William Wordsworth. He was a romantic poet and his love towards nature is of great value. In the poem, the poet suggests two ways of learning. A common view is reading books arid get knowledge. But in the view of the poet learning is possible and complete by the study of nature. The secret of creation, the dynamic changes, the natural powers, the happiness of the birds and creatures and others are found in nature, The bookish knowledge is not enough for the ripening of mind. The good and bad can be seen by practical study only. Kind behaviour towards the things of nature, fills our heart with happiness. So along with the study of books, the study of nature should also be given importance. Everything is possible when the study of nature takes importance in our life.
Question 4.
What is the theme of the poem “A challenge to Fate” ? What is the life lesson we can learn from the poem ?
Answer:
‘A challenge to Fate’ is an interesting poem written by Sarojini Naidu. She was a great poet and an Orator. She was called the Nightingale of India’. The poem is a celebration of the writer’s courage to challenge ‘Fate’. Everybody is afraid of Fate. It leads the individual into a pitiable condition. But the writer does not hesitate to describe the events of .happiness. The natural beauty around, the melodious music of the birds and creatures, the sweet memories of life can be taken away by Fate. The power of Oratory and the courage may be subdued by Fate. But all the trials of Fate, shall become void. She will not come under Fate’s spell. One has to know that whatever problems crop up, in our way of progress, we have to attack them and move forward.
V. Answer ANY ONE of-the following questions in about 25 lines : (1 × 8 = 8)
Question 1.
Write a character sketch of Tom Sawyer.
Answer:
Tom Sawyer was the young hero in the novel “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” written by Mark Twaim, an American writer. Tom was a boy of a tender age. He was a misfit in the school. His behaviour with Becky Thatcher is interesting because he had a liking for her. He expressed it boldy: He was equally like by the girl. Tom had another friend, Huck- leberry Finn, who was emtidy, and spent his time fishing and swimming. Tom liked this boy because he wanted to have adventures in life.
Tom went to the graveyard one day along with Huck, to see the ghosts. It was a mysterious experience for him. The three men who came there to rob a dead body quarrelled among themselves. One of them, a doctor was killed by Injun Joe. Tom was frightened to watch Injun killing the doctor. Tom had a liking to wander and his stay at Jackson’s island, was wonderful.
The parents arranged a funeral, thinking that Tom and Huck were dead, which indeed created a humorous occasion for Tom’s jolly mind. Tom’s presence at the church created a hilarious situation. Tom’s determination to save Muff Potter and his brave witness at the court, . adds to his virtuous behaviour. His relationship with Becky Thatcher was very much appreciative.
Tom wanted to save Widow Bougals. His determination to punish Injun Joe and his pursuasion in the search of the treasure in the cave, were note worthy. Tom got the treasure and changed Huck, the dirty, lazy and unworthy boy to a neat and tidy boy. Thus Tom was typical of the days of Mark Twainer in America.
Question 2.
Give a character analysis of Huckleberry Finn.
Answer:
Huckleberry Finn is an important character along with Tom Sawyer. Though Tom happens to be the prominent and dynamic character, its role become complete with the help of this character.
Huck was an outcast, without a house to live in. He had his father but he was a drunkard without paying any interest at the life of Huck. Huck became a friend to Tom because he seemed to be adventurous. Huck could attract Tom with his strange descriptions and oaths. When Tom wanted to go to as a pirate, Huck accompanied him. When they attended the funeral mourning of themselves, Huck’s behaviour was acceptable to Tom.
When there was the search for the hidden treasure, Huck helped Tom. Huck was daring enough to pursue things lonely. Huck knew the plan of Injun and his companion, to kill Widow Dougals. He did not hesitate to interfere in the matter. Moreover he took the help of Mr. Welsh. Thus his role becomes important at the right time. Huck is untidy in the beginning but became civilised in course of time. He could not enter into anybody’s house in the beginning, but became an important figure, when he saved the life of Widow Dougals. The character of Huck supplements the character of Tom. The novelist showed his skill in carving the characters, in the novel, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”.
Question 3.
Write atleast five lines about the following characters,
a) Aunt polly b) Muff potter c) Becky Thatcher
Answer:
a) Aunt polly
Answer:
Aunt polly was the care laker of Tom. Sawyer. As his mother died, she was carefully looking to the needs of Tom. When she was misguided by Tom, she showed anger but blended with motherly affection: She wanted the boy to he in a discplined way. Wheri we look to her character, She was kind hearted, cool and considerate. She was loved by Tom and was deceived at times showing some love towards her. When she saw the boy Tom and his friend Huck at the mourning . cermony she was astonished. She was filled with happiness. She show ther love and affection to both of them. On the whole, the character should have been given based on the life of Twain’s another.
b) Muff potter
Answer:
One of the small characters is Muff Potter. He was the father of Huckleberry Finn. He was an aweful drunkard. He could not provide a placq of residence for his son. Muff Potter thought that Injun Joe was his friend. He did not know that he was cheated by him. When the people believed that he was a murderer, his position still degraded.
Muff Potter was saved from the plight, when Tom gave his witness in the court. He was kind hearted and was not harmful. But the circumstances drove him into troubles.
c) Becky Thatcher
Answer:
Becky is an interesting character in the novel. Though she was the beautiful girl at the school along with Tom, she was taken as the heroine. She was at a tenderage and her pretty face wag attracted by ‘ Tom. The writer did not want to make Tom a hero having maturity.
Becky’s love towards Tom was a puppy love. We find her to be sacrificing her life also showing her bravery. Becky was a splendid girl, exhibiting virtues suitable for a tender and pretty girl.
SECTION – B
VI. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: (5 × 1 = 5)
MISSILE MAN OF INDIA
During my stay at Ramanathapuram, my relationship with, him grew beyond that of a teacher and pupil. In his company, learnt that one could exercise enormous influence over the events of one’s own life. Iyadurai Solomon used to say, ‘To succeed in life and achieve results, you must understand and master three mighty forces-desire, belief and expectation.” Iyadurai Solomon, who later became a Reverend, taught me that before anything I wanted could happen, I had to desire it intensely and be absolutely certain it would happen. To take an example from my own life, I had been fascinated by the mysteries of the sky and the flight of birds from early childhood. I used to watch cranes and seagulls soar into flight and longed to fly. Simple provincial boy though, I was convinced that One day I, too, would soar up into the skies. Indeed, I was the first child from Rameswaram to fly.
Questions:
1. What were the three mighty forces one had to master to succeed. according to Iyadurai Solomon ?
Answer:
Desire, belief and expectation.
2. How did the narrator develop a longing for flying ?
Answer:
The narrator used to watch cranes and seagulls soar into flight and longed to fly.
3. Provincial means
a) Urban b) City-bred c) Small-town
Answer:
c) Small-town
4. Who is Iyadurai Solomon to the narrator ?
Answer:
Teacher.
5. Who was the first child to fly from Rameswaram ? (try to guess the name)
Answer:
The narrator / Abdul Kalam.
VII. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: (5 × 1 = 5)
‘Really ?’ asked Tom. Well, eld Mrs. Hopkins told me. She’s a witch and she knows about these things,’ said Huck.
‘Can I come with you ?’ asked Tom. ‘Of course ! Or are you afraid of ghosts ?’ asked Huck. ‘Afraid of ghosts ! Of course not!’ said Tom. ‘Come and call me at my window at eleven o’ clock tonight’.
Tom was late for school. The teacher was angry and said, ‘Thomas Sawyer ! Why are you late again ?’ Suddenly Tom saw a new girl in the classroom. She had blue eyes and long blonde hair. She was very beautiful. Tom looked at her. He was in love ! There was a free chair next to her and Tom wanted to sit there. But how ? Tom thought quickly and said, ‘I stopped to talk to Huckleberry Finn’.
Questions :
1. ‘Can I come with you ?’ asked Tom. Where did Tom want to go with Huck ?
Answer:
To the graveyard.
2. Why was Tom late to school ?
Answer:
Because he stopped to talk to Huck.
3. Write the masculine gender of the word ‘witch’.
Answer:
Wizard.
4. At what time did Tom and Huck plan to go to the graveyard ?
Answer:
At eleven o’clock in the night.
5. What is the word which is used to describe the colour of the girl’s hair in the passage and what does it mean ?
Answer:
Blonde is a pale yellowish or golden brown colour.
VIII. Study the advertisement and answer the questions that follow. (5 × 1 = 5 )
Questions :
1. We Cover India The Best who is ‘we’ in the above caption ?
Answer:
LIC.
2. Who has issued this advertisement ?
Answer:
LIC.
3. Write antonyms of the following words :
a) Claim b) Independence.
Answer:
a) disclaim
b) dependence.
4. On which occasion has the organisation issued this advertisement ?
Answer:
Independence day.
5. How many policy holders does this organisation have nationwide ?
Answer:
More than 30 crore policy holders.
IX. Study the following table shows the best and worst foods for health. (5 × 1 = 5)
Questions:
1. Give examples of foods having trans-fats in them.
Answer:
Stick margarine shortening, fast foods, commercial baked foods.
2. Are sesame and sunflower seeds good for health.
Answer:
Yes.
3. State true or false.
Cauliflower and broccoli cause damage to our health.
Answer:
False.
4. Write down two white coloured foods from the tabic which are not good for our health ?
Answer:
White sugar, white flour.
5. What does longevity in this table-mean ?
Answer:
Long life/having long life.
SECTION – C
X. Write a letter to your friend describing the college annual day celebrations conducted recently in your college. (1 × 5 = 5)
Answer:
5-14, Brodipet
Guntur.
10 – 5 – 2019
My dear Phani
I am doing well and hope the same with you. In this letter I want to write about the college annual day celebrations conducted recently. It is an important day in our college studies.
We have been preparing for this function for other a fortnight. We were busy practising the cultural activities. Many of the students participated in the competitions. That day Flag hoisting was done by our principal. In the evening there was a meeting our principal presided over the meeting. The District Collector came to the function as the chief guest. He gave an inspiring speech. Prize distribution was done by the local M.L.A. Afterwards there were the cultural activities. Our friends .participated in the activities happily. That day we jubilant throughout.’
Please write about your Annual Day Celebrations With Love
Yours lovingly
V.Vani.
Address
R. Phani
10/101, Robertsonpet
Machilipatnam.
OR
You have been invited to attend your friend’s marriage. You are not able to attend the marriage due to personal problems. Write a letter to your friend congratulating him and expressing your inability to attend his marriage.
Answer:
10-25, Srinagar colony
Guntur.
10-6-2019
My dear Ramana,
I am doing well and hope the same witfi you. Here is a piece of obligation to you. First of all accept my hearty congratulations, for the happy occasion of your wedding recently. At the same time I request you to pardon me, for I could not be there at that time. I had an interview in Delhi two days before the marriage. I could not reach Vijayawada by that date. Hope you would understand my inability. Convey my best wishes to your better half.
With Love
Yours lovingly
D. Ravindra
Address :
B.VRamana
2-3-110 Narasimhanagar
Vishakhapatnam.
XI. Write a short paragraph of about 8 lines describing the way you celebrated a festival you like most. (1 × 5 = 5)
Answer:
In India we have many festivals of which the Deepavali is an important one. This festival is observed not only by the Hindus but also so many others. Diwali is a hilarious occassion, people prepare for this festival sufficiently, prior to the day. That day we take bath and wear new clothes. Some people worship the goddess of Lakshmi with-great piety. Our newly wedded sister came along with her hus¬band and my parents presented news clothes to them in the evening, we burnt the crackers. Whole of our house was filled with bright light of the crackers. Afterwards at the end we had a bath and went to bed. Thus the festival is celebrated in an order.
OR
Write a short paragraph of about 8 lines describing the process of casting your vote
Answer:
In a democracy, elections take an important role in its success. In India, we have elections for the people’s representatives, once in five years. We should know howto cast our vote in elections. To cast the vote, we must have our name enrolled in the voter’s list. An iden¬tity card is issued to each and every citizen. We get the authority to cast our vote, when we attains the age of 18 years. At the election booth, the officials are ready to issue the vote to us. First of all, they will put a mark with indelible ink on the finger. They will issue the ball of paper. A voting room is arranged near by. We enter the room, press the mark with the stick available these, fold it and put it in the Ballot box. The ballot box is kept before an officer. The ballot of paper should be dropped into the box without fail. One should keep up the secrecy of voting at the voting booth.
XII. Prepare a curriculum vitae in respons to the following advertise-ment. (1 × 5 = 5)
ICMR-NIRT, Chennai, requires Data Entry operator with good ’ knowledge of MS-Office Mail Wizard. Good communication skills and good presentation skills with two years of experience and other requirements. Apply with a detailed C.V
Answer:
COVER LETTER
P Pradeep
8 June, 2019.
4/17, Srikakulam
Srikakulam District.
The Director
ICMR-NIRT
Chennai.
Sir,
Sub: Application for the post of Data entry operator – regarding. Having come to know, that a vacancy for the post of Data entry operator is there at your end, I wish to send my application for the same. As per the qualification I have the certificates of MS. Office and Mail Wizard. I have good efficiency in Spoken English. I have got two years of experience in the same field.
So, I request you to select me for post and oblige.
Yours faithfully
P Pradeep
Enclosures : Resume, Xerox copies of certificates.
RESUME
R Pradeep
9 June, 2019.
4/17, Srikakulam
Srikakulam District.
The Director
ICMR – NIRT
Chennai.
OBJECTIVE
Post of Data Entry Operator – regarding.
ICMR-NIRT
EDUCATION
2014 – 2017 – B.Sc(C.S.) Govt. Degree College, Srikakulam.
2012 – 2014 – Intermediate MPC – Govt; Junior College – Srikakulam
2011-2012 – S.S.C – Municipal High School, Srikakulam.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2017- 2019 – Worked as Data Entry Operator-BEST Computers – Vijayanagaram.
STRENGTHS
Diplomas in Computer Education – MS Office, Mail Wizard – Good jit English Communication Skill.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages Known : English, Telugu and Hindi.
Hobbies : Reading Books
Father’s name : P.V Chalapathi Rao
Reference : Will be given on request.
DECLARATION
I here by declare that the details furnished above are true and correct, to the best of my knowledge and belief.
R Pradeep
Place : Srikakulam,
Date : 8-June, 2019.
XIII. Fill in the form given below. (10 × 1/2 = 5)
Ms. Kalluri Sandhya Rani studying Intermediate second year (M.P.C) in Govt. Junior College (Town), Kumool wants to apply for Student Concessional Bus Pass. Her date of birth is 19-07¬2003. Her father’s name is Kalluri Prakash. She wants to travel from Kadumur to Kurnool everyday.
Answer:
1) Sandhya Rani Kalluri
2) Prakash Kolluri
3) 19:7-2003
4) Student concessional Bus pass
5) Female
6) Govt. Junior college
7) M.P.C.
8) Kadumur to Kumool
9) Kumool
10) Signature
XIV. Write a dialogue between the lecturer and a student who is trying to find out from the lecturer about the different career options available to him after the intermediate course. (1 × 5 = 5)
Answer:
Srinivas : Good morning sir, I wish to get your advice about my studies.
Lecturer: Yes, Srinivas. I heard that you passed Intermediate in First class. What is your plan for further studies.
Srinivas : I have come to you for your kind advice sir. These days everybody wants to join B.Tech course. But I don’t want it. What are the other options you want . to suggest ?
Lecturer : Dear Srinivas, it would be better to option for physics subject. If you join the B.Sc with M.RC, you can option for physics RG.
Srinivas : What about the prospects of the subject ?
Lecturer : If you become a doctor in that subject, you can get a challenging job. Now- a-days, throughout the country there is craze for physics from the bright students.
Srinivas : Then I will join B.Sc course. Which college do you suggest, sir ?
Lecturer : Better join in the Hindu College.
Srinivas : Thank you sir, I will get an application form, today itself.
Lecturer : Best of Luck.
Srinivas : Thank you very much, sir.
OR
Write a dialogue between the librarian and the student to borrow a book.
Answer:
At the library (Between the librarian and the student to borrow a book) :
Gayathri : Excuse me madam, May I come in ?
Librarian : Yes, please come in.
Gayathri : Madam, I want to borrow some books.
Librarian : You cannot borrow some books. You can borrow only one book at a time.
Gayathri : I want R.K. Narayan’s ‘The Guide’.
Librarian : Wait, Let me check.
Gayathri : Is it available madam ?
Librarian : Yes, it is available.
Gayathri : Where is it ?
Librarian : It is in the 3rd shelf in the left comer.
Gayathri : Shall I take the book ?
Librarian : Where is your old book ?
Gayathri : Here it is.
Librarian : What is the name of the book ?
Gayathri : It is ‘The wings of Fire’ by Abdul Kalam.
Librarian : What is the due date ?
Gayathri : I think it is 15th July.
Librarian : What is the date today ?
Gayathri : Today is 18th July.
Librarian : You must pay the fine.
Gayathri : Sorry madam. Next time I will return the book within the due date.
Librarian : It’s OK, take the book.
Gayathri : Thank you madam.
XV. Read the following passage and make notes. (1 × 5 = 5)
Aging is defined as the process of progressive deterioration in the structure and function of the cells, tissues and organs of the organism as it grows older. The area of developmental biology which is concerned with the study of the processes of aging is known as gerontology. We still do not know enough about the process and causes of aging, although many theories have been proposed to explain this phenomenon. Some biologists suggest that adverse changes in the environment are the causes of aging in the organisms.. Others believe that aging is an intrinsic genetic property of the ceils of an organism. According to a compromise theory, aging is due to an interaction between hereditary factors (genes) and the environment. We know, for example, that domestication of animals increases their life span. Another theory proposes that the cells and organisms with a high rate of metabolism age more rapidly and die sooner than those with a relatively lower rate of metabolic activity.
A more recently proposed immunity theory of aging suggests that the decline and disappearance of the thymus gland by late middle age in man is the primary cause of aging. With the disappearance of this gland, the defences of the body against foreign invasion weakens, and at the same time, the number of defective, abnormal and harmful cells produced in the body itself goes up. This results in increasing damage and destruction of the tissues.
While each theory of aging is supported by some evidence, none of them comprehensively explains this phenomenon. A theory which explains aging in all kinds of organisms can be formulated only when more,facts are known about aging processes in a variety of species living under different conditions.
Answer:
Aging is a problem for each and every individual study of the process of aging is known as geronotology.
Adverse changes in the environment are the reasons for this problem.
Disappearance of thymus gland is one of the main causes for aging.
Defective and harmful cells produced-and increased which destruct the tissues.
There is still a severe study on the reasons for aging.
XVI. Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their meanings/definitions in Column ‘B’. (5 × 1 = 5)
| Column A | Column ‘B’ |
| 1) Chronological | a) Abnormally self absorbed |
| 2) seismograph | b) burst bank account (unable to pay one’s debts) |
| 3) egomaniac | c) accurate with nothing extra |
| 4) bankrupt | d) writes (records) earth’s movements |
| 5) precise | e) time sequence |
| f) turn away | |
| g) turned up |
Answer:
| Column A | Column ‘B’ |
| 1) Chronological | e) time sequence |
| 2) seismograph | d) writes (records) earth’s movements |
| 3) egomaniac | a) Abnormally self absorbed |
| 4) bankrupt | b) burst bank account (unable to pay one’s debts) |
| 5) precise | c) accurate with nothing extra |
XVII. Mark the stress for ANY FIVE of the following words : (5 × 1 = 5)
1) about
2) aeroplane
3) cinema
4) comparison
5) consider
6) consolidate.
7) dais
8) dictionary
9) environment
10) failure
Answer:
1) about = a’bout
2) aeroplane = ‘aeroplane
3) cinema = ‘cinema
4) comparison = com’parison
5) consider = con’sider
6) consolidate = con’solidate
7) dais . = ‘dais
8) dictionary = ‘dictionary
9) environment = en’vironment
10) failure = ‘failure