Set 9

Grade 12                                                                                    FM: 75

Compulsory English                                                               Time: 3 hrs.

1. Read the given text and do the activities that follow: 15

Dreams have fascinated people for as long as anyone can remember. They’re like a secret world that opens up when we close our eyes, where anything can happen. In dreams, we might fly, talk to animals, or visit places we’ve never seen before. It’s a bit like being in a movie where the rules don’t apply, and surprises lurk around every corner.

Some people think dreams are like messages from our minds, telling us things we might not realize when we’re awake. Like when we dream about flying, it could mean we’re feeling free, or when we dream about being chased, it might show we’re anxious about something. Even though dreams can be weird and puzzling, they often have hidden meanings waiting to be discovered.

Different cultures have their own ideas about dreams. In the past, some folks believed dreams came from the gods, and they’d visit special people called oracles to understand what they meant. Nowadays, we might not rely on oracles, but dreams still capture our imaginations. They’re like a creative playground where artists, writers, and even scientists find inspiration.

Dreams aren’t just for fun, though. They play a big role in helping our minds sort through the day’s events and feelings. While we sleep, our brains work hard to organize memories and make sense of everything that’s happened. Dreams also give us a chance to deal with tricky emotions in a safe space, like rehearsing for real-life situations without any risk.

Despite all the science and studies, dreams remain a bit of a mystery. Even the smartest scientists can’t fully explain why we dream or what all our dreams mean. And maybe that’s part of the magic. Dreams remind us that there’s still so much we don’t know about ourselves and our minds.

In the end, dreams are like a doorway to our imagination, inviting us to explore the wild and wonderful world inside our heads. They remind us that life doesn’t always have to make sense and that sometimes the most fantastic adventures happen when we close our eyes and let our minds wander.

(Source: chat.openai.com)

A. Fill in the gaps using highlighted words from the text:

a. Mornings were spent in ______, afternoons in performance.

b. Homeless people sleep in the _________ of the shops.

c. Who knows what evil _______ in the hearts of men?

d. She listens to some really _______ music.

e. And that man in the corner trying to catch your eye is one of the ______.

B. Put the given sentences in correct order:

a. Different cultures have their own ideas about dreams.

b. Some people think dreams are like messages from our minds.

c. Within the confines of sleep, our thoughts, desires, and fears intertwine.

d. Despite all the science and studies, dreams remain a bit of a mystery, adding to their allure.

e. Dreams have captivated humanity for ages

C. Answer the given questions:

a. Why do dreams remain a mystery?

b. How do dreams help our mind?

c. Who finds inspiration in dreams?

d. Where do different cultures believe dreams come from?

e. Give a suitable title for the text. (don’t use the word dream)

2. Write long answers to the following questions in about 150 words each. 10
a. What is the cause of conflict in Mrs. Baroda’s mind? What role does Mrs. Baroda ‘being a respectable woman’ play in the story?
OR,
Explain:
I became a soft storm
when I saw a man
beaten mercilessly
for no reason
before his family
by nobody for no reason
in no sensible times.

b. After reading the story, what inferences can you make about contemporary Chinese economic and social system? [My Old Home]

3. Write short answers to the following questions in about 75 words each. 5×2=10

a. How did the neighbours help the young couple in the kitchen garden? [Neighbours]
OR,
What are the differences between the paralyzed child and his sister? [The Half – closed eyes of the Buddha and the Slowly Sinking Sun]

b. What do Pious Muslims believe about the human history? [Humility]

c. Why is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights important to you? [Human Rights and the Age of Inequality]

d. Is the speaker watching the morning sun? Why? Why not? [A Day]
OR,
What does speaker mean when she says she was playing a game of hide and seek with her being? [I was My Own Route]

e. How did Monsieur Durand and Mrs. Durand run out of their inheritances from both the sides? [Facing Death]

4. Write an email to your college’s administrative requesting for a certificate to be provided online stating your difficulties to get it in person. 7

5. Write a newspaper article on medical facility of our nation highlighting its potential developments/ progresses. 8

6. Suppose you are The General Manager of ‘Makalu Bus Pvt. Ltd.’ Issue a press release on cancellation of bus tickets to Western districts.

7. Do as instructed: 10

a. Ramesh reached home and sat on (relaxing/old/his/wooden) chair. (supply correct adjective order)

b. I have got high speed internet at home, I ________________. (complete the sentence using modal verb)

c. We all were soaked in the rain because ________ us had carried an umbrella. (some of/all of/ most of/ none of)

d. He questioned me whether I had submitted his project the previous day. (change into direct speech)

e. I don’t like being stared at. (change into active voice)

f. We bought the TV because it was ______ sale. (supply correct preposition)

g. He is a millionaire. He lives in a simple house. (rewrite using – in spite of )

h. Do you remember if I locked the front door? (change into direct question)

i. On Friday at 8 o’clock, I _________ (meet) my friend. (supply the correct form of given verb)

j. He can never forget Nakkhu Jail. He had spent 14 years there. (rewrite using relative pronoun)

7. Choose the correct answers: 5

a. Which word contains the diphthong /ai/
i. day                                                   ii. my
iii. boy                                                iv. go

b. Choose the antonym of ‘Generous’.
i. kind                                               ii. selfish
iii. liberal                                         iv. helpful

c. “Tramp” comes after ‘Troop’ in dictionary because ___ comes before ‘o’ in alphabets.
i. a                                        ii. t
iii. r                                      iv. M

d. This car is running fast and it is fast. (What is the order of fast?)
i. Adjective and Adverb                   ii. Adverb and Adjective
iii.Adjective and Noun                    iv. Adverb and Noun

e. The new policy was a blessing in disguise for small businesses, helping them save a lot of money. Choose the option that best explains the meaning of the highlighted phrase:
i. a bad situation
ii. an obvious problem
iii. a sudden surprise
iv. a hidden benefit

All the Best