HAMSAVAHINI VIDYALAYA

Revision Test -3 Dt.27-01-2025 A.M

Std : X Marks: 80
Sub: English Time: 3 hrs

SECTION –A 20 marks
READING SKILLS
1. Read the following text carefully 10 marks
1. Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues,
as rapidly increasing production of disposable plastic products overwhelms the
world’s ability to deal with them. Plastic pollution is most visible in developing
Asian and African nations, where garbage collection systems are often
inefficient or nonexistent. But the developed world, especially in countries with
low recycling rates, also has trouble properly collecting discarded plastics.
Plastic trash has become so ubiquitous that it has prompted efforts to write a
global treaty negotiated by the United Nations.
(2) Plastics made from fossil fuels are just over a century old. Production and
development of thousands of new plastic products accelerated after World War
II. It transformed the modern age so much that life without plastics is
unrecognizable today. Plastics revolutionized medicine with life-saving devices,
made space travel possible, lightened cars and jets -- saving fuel and pollution
-- and saved lives with helmets, incubators, and equipment for clean drinking
water.
(3) The conveniences plastics offer, however, led to a throw-away culture that
reveals the material’s dark side : today, single-use plastics account for 40
percent of the plastic produced every year. Many of these products, such as
plastic bags and food wrappers, have a lifespan of mere minutes to hours, yet
they may persist in the environment for hundreds of years.
(4) Most of the plastic trash in the oceans, Earth’s last sink, flows from land.
Trash is also carried to sea by major rivers, which act as conveyor belts, picking
up more and more trash as they move downstream. Once at sea, much of the
plastic trash remains in coastal waters. But once caught up in ocean currents, it
can be transported around the world.
(5) Millions of animals are killed by plastics every year, from birds to fish to
other marine organisms. Nearly 700 species, including endangered ones, are
known to have been affected by plastics. Nearly every species of seabirds eats

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plastics. Most of the deaths of animals are caused by entanglement or
starvation. Seals, whales, turtles, and other animals are strangled by
abandoned fishing gear or discarded six-pack rings.
(6) The solution is to prevent plastic waste from entering rivers and seas in the
first place, many scientists and conservationists -- including the National
Geographic Society -- say. This could be accomplished with improved waste
management systems and recycling, better product design that takes into
account the short life of disposable packaging, and reduction in manufacturing
of unnecessary single-use plastics.

Answer the following questions, based on the passage above

10 x 1 = 10M
i. Which of the following statements best describes the reason why
plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental
issues? 1M
(A) Plastic trash collection systems have become inefficient or
nonexistent.
(B) Rapidly increasing production of disposable plastic products
overwhelms the world’s ability to deal with them.
(C) Some plastics have a lifespan of mere minutes to hours, yet they may
persist in the environment for hundreds of years.
(D) The developed world, especially in countries with low recycling rates,
has trouble properly collecting plastics.

ii. What is the tone of the writer in the given lines from paragraph 2 ?
Rationalise your response in about 40 words.
‘It transformed the modern age so much that life without plastics is
unrecognizable today.’ 2M
iii. The passage includes some words that are opposites of each other.
From the sets (A)E) below, identify two sets of synonyms. 1M
(A) garbage and trash (B) starvation and strangled
(C) disposable and reduction (D) persist and downstream
(E) transformed and revolutionized
iv. Complete the sentence appropriately: 1
The writer says that most of the plastic trash is found in the

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 Earth s last sink and the reason it is transported around the world
is ______________.
v. Based on the reading of the passage, examine, in about 40 words,
the downside of the convenience that plastic offers. 2
vi. Complete the sentence appropriately : 1
According to conservationists, the two ways in which most of the
deaths of animals are caused are ____________.
vii. Based on the passage, how can we contribute to the reduction of
plastic waste ? 1
(A) by internationalising the waste management system
(B) by minimizing the use of single-use plastics
(C) by not abandoning fishing gear
(D) by not using helmets made of plastic
viii. State one reason why plastic pollution is most visible in developing
Asian and African nations. 1

2. Read the following text and answer the questions. 10M

i. Monsoon is the most delightful season : dark clouds adding drama to the
skies, air fragrant with the unmatched scent of wet earth getting drenched in
the rains.
ii. This one is for nostalgia. Though recently a neighbouring small town called
Mawsynram has overtaken it, Cherrapunji is forever etched in our memories as
the wettest place on earth. It may be officially the second wettest place, but
that’s still a lot of rain to revel in ! The best part about Sohra, as it is locally
called, is that unlike other hill stations in the northeast, the roads are in good
condition and driving in the rain is not a hazard. There are several waterfalls
and viewpoints, including the milky white Nohkalikai Falls, which at 340
metres, is among the tallest waterfalls in the country.
iii. Kochi in Kerala is the city that welcomes the monsoon into the country and is
at its greenest this time of the year. A nice breeze makes the walk around the
old Fort Kochi area more enjoyable. Slow boat rides on the backwaters become
more magical when rain starts to fall on the placid waters.
iv. Gopalpur-on-Sea in Odisha, boasts of miles and miles of picturesque and
unexplored beaches. One may sit on the golden sand and watch the casuarinas
sway in the cool monsoon breeze.

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 Answer the following questions, based on the above passage
10M
(i) Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/phrase from Paragraph
1.
Golden : Sand : : __________ : Land 1
(ii) Based on the information given in the table, fill in the blanks :
_____________ is the wettest place in India and _____________
officially stands next to it.
(iii) Infer the reason for the opinion provided below :
Opinion Reason

Driving in the
rain is not a
hazard in Sohra

(iv How can the beauty of Kochi be enjoyed during the monsoon ? (Any two)

(v) Based on the text, which of the following options sums up the theme of the
text ? 1
(A) Nostalgic about the places he has visited in India.
(B) Boastful about the picturesque beaches of Odisha.
(C) Appreciative of monsoon as a delightful season.
(D) Critical of the hill stations situated in the northeast.

(vi) In the line – ‘It boasts of miles and miles of picturesque and unexplored
beaches, what does ‘picturesque’ most nearly mean ? 1

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(A) placid (B) attractive (C) boastful (D) serene
(vii) Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option.
2
Nohkalikai Falls, which at 340 metres, is located in __________, which is the
other name of __________.
(A) Mawsynram, Cherrapunji (B) Cherrapunji, Sohra
(C) Sohra, Mawsynram (D) Mawsynram, Sohra
(viii) Replace the word ‘reminiscence’ with one word similar in meaning in the
following sentence from Paragraph 2.
A wave of reminiscence swept over me when I saw my childhood home.
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SECTION B: WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR (20 marks)

GRAMMAR

3. Complete any ten of the following twelve tasks as directed.

(i) Given below is the conversation between Sunil and a police officer.
Complete the sentence by reporting it correctly. 1
Sunil : Where is my car, sir ? I parked it here.
Police officer : The car has been towed away as you parked it in
the ‘No Parking’ zone.
Sunil asked the police officer where his car was that he had
parked there. The police officer replied that the car had been
towed away as ______________.
(ii) Complete the following, by filling in the blank with the correct
option : 1
People who do not recycle items like bottles and cans ____________
the world’s resources.
(A) will waste
(B) have wasted
(C) waste
(D) are wasting
(iii) The following line has an error, which is underlined. Select the
correct option from the choices given below to replace the
underlined word. 1

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She may play the piano when she was only eleven.
(A) could
(B) ought to
(C) must
(D) should
(iv) Choose the correct option to complete the statement.
I feel certain that Soham ___________ in his new business because
he works so hard all the time. 1
(A) is succeeding
(B) will succeed
(C) has succeeded
(D) will be succeeding
(v) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the
brackets, for the given portion of a letter. 1
Dear sir,
This is to inform you that our school has __________ (decide) to
place an order with your company for computers.
(vi) Report the dialogue between an employer and Raman. Complete
the sentence using reported speech. 1
Employer : Can you manage the post of a public relations
executive ?
Raman : I am sure I will be able to do the job competently.
The employer asked Raman ______________. Raman assured him
that he would be able to do the job competently.
(vii) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the
brackets.
Several new species of plants have recently ___________. (discover)
1
(A) discovered
(B) been discovered
(C) being discovered
(D) have discovered
(viii) Identify the error and supply the correction in the given sentence. 1
I come across this beautiful painting in an antiques store last
week

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 Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(ix) Select the correct option to fill in the blank in the given
conversation. 1
Mother : What were you doing at the bank yesterday ?
Son : I ____________ ask my bank manager for a loan, and
luckily, I managed to get it.
(A) had to
(B) need to
(C) used to
(D) ought to
(x) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the
correction in the given sentence :
Air pollution is continuous damaging the whole ecological system
affecting the lives of plants and animals as well.

(xi) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the
sentence.
It was so dark that I fell down the stairs last night. I ___________
fixed the light. 1
(A) must have
(B) would have
(C) could have
(D) should have
(xii) Sameer and Arun had a conversation about the importance of
planting trees. Report Arun’s question. 1
What is the importance of planting trees ?
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CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS 10M

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Note : All details presented in the questions are imaginary and created for the
assessment purpose.
4. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below :
5M
(a) In your local market, you have noticed that young children are working in a
few restaurants. You were aghast to see a blatant violation of laws. Write a
letter to the editor of a national daily, in about 120 words, expressing your
concern at the situation and suggesting measures to resolve the problem and
drawing attention of the concerned authorities.
You are Mauzam Haseeb/Nasifa Khan of 917, Platinum Apartments, Gomti Vihar,
Kath Nagar.
OR
(b) As John Silva/Jane Pereira of 64, Sangam Apartments, Sunrise Hills, you feel
very unhappy at the poor maintenance of the public parks in your area. As a
result children have no place to play and parents find it difficult to walk on the
tracks. Write a letter to the CEO of Sunrise Hills, in about 120 words, expressing
your concern at the situation and suggesting measures to resolve the issue of
poor maintenance.
.
5. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below: 5M
(a) Energy drinks are drinks containing stimulant compounds, usually caffeine,
which is marketed as providing mental and physical stimulation (marketed as
energy, but distinct from food energy).
The following table shows some of the potential risks of energy drinks. Based on
the given information, write an analytical paragraph, in about 120 words,
assessing the short-term benefits versus common risks of energy drinks.

OR

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5B. Ecotourism means responsible travel to natural areas, that minimises the
negative impact on the environment, making it an appealing choice for
environmentally conscious travellers.
The table given below lists the pros and cons of Ecotourism. Based
on the information provided, write an analytical paragraph, in
about 120 words, assessing the pros and cons of Ecotourism.

SECTION C
Literature 40Marks
6. Read the following extracts and answer the questions for any one of the
given two, (a) or (b) :
(a) The train pulled out of the station — Pranjol buried his nose in his detective
book again. Rajvir too was an ardent fan of detective stories but, at the
moment he was keener on looking at the beautiful scenery. It was green,
green everywhere. Rajvir had never seen so much greenery before. Then the
soft green paddy fields gave way to tea bushes. It was a magnificent view.
Against the backdrop of densely wooded hills a sea of tea bushes stretched
as far as the eye could see. Dwarfing the tiny tea plants were tall, sturdy,
shade-trees and amidst the orderly rows of bushes busily moved doll-like
figures.
(Glimpses of India — Tea from Assam)
(i) State any one inference about Rajvir from the given context : 1
"Rajvir too was an ardent fan of detective stories, but at the moment he
was keen on looking at the beautiful scenery."
(ii) State True or False : 1
The reason Rajvir was interested in looking at the beautiful scenery was
that the detective book he was reading, was not interesting.
(iii) People who live in big cities are always fascinated by the natural beauty and
abundant greenery. Elaborate in about 40 words, with reference to the
extract. 2

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 (iv) Which phrase would correctly substitute 'doll-like figures', in the given sentence
from the extract ? 1
Dwarfing the tiny tea plants were tall sturdy shade-trees and amidst the
orderly rows of bushes busily moved doll-like figures.

OR
(6B) Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow :5 x1=5M
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : 5  1 = 5
I started right away at the Montessori nursery school. I stayed there
until I was six, at which time I started in the first form. In the sixth
form my teacher was Mrs. Kuperus, the headmistress. At the end of
the year we were both in tears as we said a heartbreaking farewell.
In the summer of 1941 Grandma fell ill and had to have an
operation, so my birthday passed with little celebration.
(i) The narrator ‘I’ refers to
(a) Mr. Keesing (b) Mrs. Kuperus
(c) Anne Frank (d) Miss Margot
(ii) The phrase ‘right away’ in this extract most nearly means
(a) with delay (b) the correct way
(c) immediately (d) overtaking from right
(iii) What does the narrator mean by saying ‘we were both in tears’ ?
(iv) Complete the analogy by selecting a word from the text :
dawn : dusk :: mourning : _______.
(v) Select the option that correctly captures the application of the word
‘form’ as used in the extract.
(a) Raghav was in good form while playing the match.
(b) Saheb was promoted to the next form after the annual exam.
(c) My brother did not know how to form a circle.
(d) Anne saw the form on the headmaster’s desk.
OR
6. (b) The two boys started in surprise at the fresh muddy imprints of a
pair of bare feet. What was a barefooted man doing on the steps of a
house in the middle of London ? And where was the man ? 5 × 1 = 5
As they gazed, a remarkable sight met, their eyes. A fresh footmark
appeared from nowhere !
Further footprints followed, one after another, descending the steps
and progressing down the street. The boys followed, fascinated, until
the muddy impressions became fainter and fainter and at last
disappeared altogether
(i) The boys were surprised to see a barefooted man in London
because _____.
(a) everybody in London moved around in shoes.
(b) it was very cold in London to move around barefoot.
(c) the muddy footprints were fresh.
(d) only a homeless person would walk barefoot.
(ii) Select the option that correctly captures the usage of the word
‘started’ in the above extract.
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started.
(b) The fire started from the kitchen.
(c) On hearing the bell ring, the sleeping Raman started and
jumped out of bed.
(d) Taking a deep breath, Ravi started down the stairs.
(iii) The boys reaction can best be described as
(a) captivated, bored (b) repulsed, absorbed
(c) curious, unhappy (d) captivated, interested
(iv) Complete the analogy by selecting the suitable word from the
text :
Disappeared : Vanished :: Extraordinary :
(v) According to the extract the boys were _____ when they saw the
footmark.
1. terrified 2. nervous
3. delighted 4. curious
5. puzzled
Select the correct option :
(a) 1, 2, 4 (b) Only 1
(c) 4 and 5 (d) 2 and 3

7. Read the following extracts and answer the questions for any one of
the given two, (a) or (b) :
7. (a) Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow by
choosing the most appropriate option : 5  1 = 5
If strolling forth, a beast you view,
Whose hide with spots is peppered,
As soon as he has leapt on you,
You’ll know it’s the leopard.
’Twill do no good to roar with pain,
He’ll only lep and lep again.
(i) One can find out that it is a leopard by the way it _____.
(a) leaps (b) eats
(c) looks (d) roars
(ii) State whether the following statement is true or false :
When an animal repeatedly leaps at a person, it is a leopard.
(iii) Complete the sentence appropriately :
It is clear that repetition is a poetic device used for ‘lep and lep
again’ because _______.
(Clue : explain how repetition is applied here.)
(iv) The Royal Bengal Tiger has black stripes on yellow skin
whereas a leopard has _______.
(v) Complete the analogy with a word from the extract :
claws : nails :: ? : skin
OR

(b) My head is full of whispers Which

tomorrow will be silent.
Listen. The glass is breaking. The trees are
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 rush to meet them. The moon is broken like
a mirror, its pieces flash now in the crown of
the tallest Oak. (The Trees)
Identify the figure of speech used in the line . • Trees are stumbling forward
into the night". 1
(ii) Explain the significance of the line : 2 "The moon is broken like a mirror, its
pieces flash now in the crown of the tallest Oak." Answer in about 40 words.
(iii) Complete the sentence with the appropriate option. In the third line,
the word 'Listen' is used to 1 (A) serve no purpose but to complete
the sentence.
(B) emphasize listening carefully to the sound of glass breaking.
(C) emphasize listening carefully as a change is about to take place.
(D) make the reader more attentive.
What does the line : "My head is full of whispers which tomorrow will be silent" tell
us about the poet's state of mind ? 1

8. Answer any FOUR of the following five questions in 40 50 words

each : 4 x3=12M
i. Why does the author say that the presence of the Baker’s furnace in the
village is absolutely essential? Justify with reference to “A Baker from
Goa”.
ii. The poem, “A Tiger in the Zoo” moves from the zoo to the jungle; and
back again to the zoo. What effect does the poet want to bring out with
this ? Elaborate.
iii. What idea does the postmaster come up with? What did he do to stick to
his resolution?
iv. The most laid back individuals become converts to the life of high energy
adventure. Elaborate with reference to Coorg. (Glimpses of India)
v. It is our attitude towards a situation that makes it positive or negative. Do
you agree with it? Express your views with reference to the poem ‘Dust
of snow’.

9. Answer any TWO of the following questions in 40 50 words each :

2 x3=6M
i. What does Mr. Herriot mean by “happy period” for himself and his
partners? Explain.

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 (A Triumph of
Surgery)
ii. Who was Henry? What role did he play in Ausable’s plan? (The Midnight
Visitor)
iii. How did Hari Singh justify to himself his stealing Anil’s money?

10. Answer any ONE of the following questions in about 100-120 words
6M
(a) You have been asked to present an evaluation of the approaches of both,
the Baby Seagull and the Pilot who was lost in the clouds, towards achieving
their dreams of conquering the skies.
Write this presentation draft including your insights, comparing the approaches
of both.
You may begin this way : One acknowledges that both, the Seagull
and the Pilot, wanted to ...................... however, ...................... .
(Reference : Two Stories About
Flying)
OR
(b) Amanda from the poem ‘Amanda’ is a teenager like Anne Frank and lives in
her fantasy world whereas Anne is a chatter box. What conversation will Anne
Frank have with Amanda about different perspectives of life? Write your answer
in about 120 words.

11. Answer any ONE of the following two questions in 100-120 words :
6M
a) Hari Singh says – “He knew it but neither his lips nor his eyes showed
anything.”
Anil successfully addressed the situation by not addressing it at all.
Elaborate based on your reading of The Thief’s Story.
b) Evaluate how James Herriot’s characterisation contributes significantly
to the overarching theme of responsible pet ownership and animal
welfare

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