XII English 2008
XII English
NOTE: Attempt all questions.
Q.1. Explain with reference to the context any ONE of the following. (10)
a) No I beg for my death! Blot out that picture which is I always before my eyes and which I cannot endure!
b) If human life is to be tolerate, it cannot be wholly mechanized. It must continue to contain poetry and music and art and love and the simple joys of life
Q.2. Answer any ONE of the following: (10)
a) Write a comparison between Hans and the Miller’s friendship.
b) Mrs. Oakentubb got the punishment she deserved. Discuss.
Q.3. Explain with reference to the context any ONE of the following: (08)
a) A thing of beauty is a joy forever,
Its loveliness increases it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and a quiet breathing
b) And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
Q.4. Do you agree with William Shakespeare’s idea that, “All the World’s a Stage”? Give your views referring to the poem, “The Seven Ages of Man”. (07)
OR
Write a summary of the poem, Lines from Samson Agonistes.
Q.5. How did Princess Flavia learn the truth about Rudolf Rassendyll and what was her reaction? (15)
OR
Give a character sketch of the Prisoner of Zenda.
OR
Describe any interesting scene in the novel, “The Prisoner of Zenda”.
Q.6. Change the following into direct narration. (05)
“Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn? Said the stranger to the salesman. “Oh, yes, I can, “said the salesman” just walk ten steps and turn to the right”.
Q.7. Use any FIVE of the following idioms in your sentences: (10)
to get away with, a close shave, to beat about the bush, a bolt from the blue, at daggers drawn, in black and white, a bone of contention, a feather in cap, at sixes and sevens, to play second fiddle.
Q.8. Write an essay on any ONE of the following: (20)
i. Influence of Media
ii. Qualities of a Good Teacher
iii. A Natural Disaster
iv. How to be a True Muslim
Q.9. Read the given passage & answer the questions that follow.
It is often said that science is absolutely necassary for our modern life. Of Course most of our modern comforts in our homes and in society are a result of the use of science. Great scientists used scientific principles for the benefit of mankind and made possible the advent of our scientific age. Our problem in this country is how to check the use of science for destructive purposes. We are horrified to see all kinds of destructive weapons and bombs in the possession of different countries. These weapons and bombs have actually been prepared by scientists on the order of the rulers of their countries. The number of these weapons is increasing everyday. Now we are faced with the danger of total destruction if these weapons and bombs like the atom bomb or hydrogen bomb are used by the big powers or by the most powerful countries against each other. No country can escape the highly destructive effects of a nuclear war
i. What is our great problem today concerning the use of science? (06)
ii. What is the danger of ‘total destruction’ that we are facing today? (06)
iii. Suggest a suitable title for the above passage. (03)
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