ISC Solved Paper 2020

English Paper - 1 (Language)

Class-XII
(Maximum Marks : 100)
(Time allowed : Three hours)

(Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper.
They must NOT start writing during this time.)

Attempt all four questions.

The intended marks are for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
(You are advised to spend not more than 45 minutes on Question 1, 55 minutes on
Question 2, 30 minutes on Question 3 and 50 minutes on Question 4.)
(You should begin each answer on a fresh page.)
1. 
Write a composition (in approximately 400-450 The name of the island is derived from a
words) on any one of the following subjects: [25] local word meaning the strike of the sea. In
(You are reminded that you will be rewarded for earlier times, the island used to be hit by sea
orderly and coherent presentation of material, waves causing serious damage to people and
use of appropriate style and general accuracy of properties. Hence, it was named so. There are
spelling, punctuation and grammar.) two main beaches Tanjung Tinggi and Tanjung
(a)  Recently, you travelled to a place you found Kelayang. They are known for their rounded
granite boulders, fine sand and calm waters.
peaceful and rewarding. Describe the place,
the weather, the people, and the local activities There are many towns and villages within
the island. The largest town is called Tanjung
that make this destination particularly
Pandan. It has Dutch architecture from the
attractive.
colonial era and a harbour that is filled with
(b) Narrate an experience when you took on a multicolours. People work in mines and
responsibility in your school that you usually produce fishery products. The main source of
would not, and you were pleasantly surprised income is palm oil.
at the outcome. The Belitung Island is really a place filled with
(c) “If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” natural beauty. Among the offshore islands,
Express your views on this statement. Pulau Lengkuas has a lighthouse belonging
(d) Solitude. to the 19th-century. You can go for snorkeling
among its coral reefs or enjoy a peaceful across
(e) Students should be allowed to use electronic the shore. The island has a considerable Malay
gadgets in the classroom. Argue for or against population, yet several languages are found
this proposition. here. It is filled with natural resources which
(f) Write an original short story that begins with help the locals to earn their living.
the line: The people of the island are very friendly. As
The lone young man who sat hunched on the soon as I got off the plane, I received a warm
park bench had an unusual gleam in his eyes. welcome from the hotel staff that I had booked
earlier. The hotel was located right across the
Ans. (a) A Visit to a Peaceful Place
beach. It was such a beautiful place as I had
Travelling has numerous benefits. It helps never seen before. The beach was full of exotic
widen our knowledge, entertain and exposes flora and it looked like the shadow of the blue
us to new and beautiful locations. Last month, sky was floating on the water.
I went to an island of Indonesia named I mostly stayed near the beach to enjoy the
Belitung. It is a tranquil place perfect for a solo sunset and sunrise. Fortunately, it was a
visit. It is located on the east coast of Sumatra moonlit night. I clocked many pictures of the
in Indonesia. The island is divided into two full moon from the beach and from the hotel
districts – Billiton District, the key locality of the window. During the day, I would swim in the
island and also the main attractive place, and clear, blue water. and sometimes I passed some
time enjoying my solitude.
the East Belitung District.
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I enjoyed sailing, snorkelling and swimming in saying that there is still hope. The west wind,
the clear beaches. I visited the Bird Islet which however terrible, will one day go away. Winter
had many birds from different species. The must, at last, come to an end. It must be
guide told us the names of a few birds. I learnt followed by the colourful spring which brings
many interesting things about bird-watching colourful flowers and bird’s sweet songs. After
that day. all, the circle of seasons must continue moving
All in all, I returned from the trip quite satisfied unhindered.
and relaxed. I would recommend everyone to This line is an epitome of optimism. Day is
go for a solitary outing at least once a year if followed by night and night by day. Similarly,
they can afford it. in life, every period of sorrow and despair will
(b) The word ‘carnival’ itself brings forth come to an end. It is followed by a period of
tremendous excitement in the hearts of kids peace, comfort and joy. We must have a firm
and adults alike. The word spells enjoyment belief in the goodness of things and have strong
and an occasion of fun with friends and family. self-confidence.
Every alternate year, our school organises a It is rightly said, “If hopes are dupes, fears may
carnival for students, our families and friends. It be liars.” The best attitude in life is stay clear of
is indeed a great occasion for all to get together dismay. Joys and sorrows should be treated in
and enjoy. This year our school organised their own stride. They should be given equal
the carnival in the month of December and treatment. Robert Browning was a highly
aptly called it the ‘Christmas Carnival’. A lot optimistic poet. He had a novel way of looking
of preparations and hard labour went into at things. If he ever had to face failure in life,
making this carnival a successful event. Every he consoled himself saying that he will get his
year, the head girl of the school plans the reward or success in heaven or in the next life.
programme with the help of other cabinet Take the example of a caterpillar. It looks ugly
members, under the supervision of the teacher and detestable. However, as time passes by it
incharge. Unfortunately, just few days before turns into a beautiful butterfly. Historically
the carnival, our head girl fell ill. The organizing too, many bad events were followed by good
team got very nervous. God knows how did incidents. The World Wars were followed by
my name struck in my principal’s mind and rapid technological advancements. Who could
she forwarded my name. I have been a topper have thought that the same atomic power
in studies but had never handled such eminent which was used for such massive destruction
responsibilities. I was in a shock, neither could could be later deployed for humanitarian uses.
I refuse to accept the duty nor could prepare This shows that every winter is followed by a
myself confidently for it, but then I decided to spring.
accept it as a challenge! We divided the classes It is said that Gandhiji was not quite good at
into junior and senior groups and deployed studies at school, but he had a very strong
at each stall in such an organised manner that character. He was always truthful and honest.
they not only got an opportunity to shoulder We all know what unachievable heights of
the responsibility of the stall but also got time greatness he reached later in his life. Thus,
to visit other stalls and enjoy the carnival along it does not mean that a student or child who
with their friends. Amongst the games stalls, seems dull or even stupid, may actually be so.
the most popular ones were Nine Pins, Ring His period of dullness may not last long or
the Duck, Shoot the Basket, Test of Strength forever. He may show some new undiscovered
etc. However, the greatest attraction was The faculties in due time.
Golden Goal stall was where one had to kick a
football into a three foot ring suspended in air. We should never give up hope. We should
The stall grossed the highest amount amongst not entertain imaginary fears. We should stick
the games stalls. A large variety of fast food to optimism in all circumstances. Thus, we
items were served at the various food stalls. The must be assured that our sorrows, if any, are
best part of these food stalls was that the prices short-lived and a period of joy awaits us. Such
were kept quite reasonable as compared to the thinking will always maintain our balance and
market prices, unlike other school carnivals, peace of mind.
where the prices were almost doubled. Many of (d) Solitude
the senior students interacted with the crowds The noun solitude is defined by the Oxford
in the guise of clowns and other cartoon figures English Dictionary as “The state of being or
and enthralled the little kids. living alone; loneliness, seclusion.” Solitude is
(c) If Winter Comes Can Spring be far behind? something that different types of people feel
The last line of Shelley’s famous poem: “Ode different about. To some, solitude is something
to the West Wind.” says, “If winter comes can to fear; the worst situation thinkable for
spring be far behind?” The poet describes the that person. However, to others, solitude is
terrible effect of the west wind but concludes something that they reach for, something to
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dream of. It is a state in which they can work In modern times, the use of personal technology
and be completely focused on what they are devices in the classroom is prevalent at colleges
trying to do. and universities. Schools need to evolve along
Solitude gives people time to think. Scholars, with the rapidly changing world. So, it is
scientists, poets, writers and artists all seek inevitable that they incorporate laptops, tablets,
solitude as it stimulates their creative juices. and cellular devices into the curriculum. The
Solitude enables you to grow in many directions: world is slowly turning into a sci-fi mode, and
in self-reliance, in enjoyment of life, and in schools are already buying huge amounts of
dealing with life’s difficult situations. It is a way electronics for classrooms and offices. E-books
of getting to know oneself. No wonder sages have become common and digital learning is
have always found enlightenment in solitude. the new age atomic weapon.
The Great Buddha achieved knowledge after Shouldn’t children be given a digital advantage
spending years in solitary meditation. to compete in the global society? Why not
Solitude may be scary to some people. Most replace back-cracking books with light e-books?
of the people think that it would make them Online classes are already in trend today.
miserable. We have seen people pacing the Rather than embracing this trend, some faculty,
house trying to escape boredom or loneliness departments and even entire institutions have
in the recent lockdown. Many were compelled started putting limitations on students’ use of
to commit suicide while other got away with personal technology in class.
psychological disorders. This is mainly because While it is inevitable that students will be
they were unable to put their valuable solitary distracted at times, but putting constraints on
moments to any use. Many people misconceive the use of personal technology devices will not
solitude. They believe that they have to be solve this problem. Restricting use of devices
with other people at all times. They never in the classroom is moving away from the
look inward and talk to themselves. When trend of improving education by integrating
spending time with others, it is difficult to technology. In this age, use of technology is
discuss things about yourself with yourself. If second nature to students. They have grown
you are spending time with others, you usually up with it and incorporate it into almost every
do what they want to do or you do something aspect of their lives.
that involves all of you. You may learn things Students are accustomed to using notebooks,
about what you enjoy doing—golfing, playing tablets and cell phones for entertainment.
guitar, reading—but you never really learn They can use these as ancillary learning
about what your inner thoughts are. This self- aids. Many students are purchasing digital
reflection is useful because it enables you to editions of textbooks instead of traditional
understand your own talents, strengths and printed copies for a variety of reasons,
weaknesses. including cost efficiency, ease of accessibility,
Solitude helps you to believe in yourself. If and environmental friendliness. E-books are
you are always dependent on other people, typically accessed through a student’s personal
you will not be able to deal with life’s changes device, such as a notebook, tablet or cell phones.
Solitude helps you utilize your independent Students should have access to them to look up
capabilities. Imagine yourself trapped on a information during class.
deserted island. There is nobody else within Students should not lose access to potential
300 miles. What would you do? You will have learning tools that have known benefits in a
to rely on yourself to use your own resources to classroom. Personal technology devices have
solve the problems before you. a range of features that can aid students with
Excessive solitude may be detrimental as it organization, such as note-taking applications,
makes a person anti-social. A person who calendars and virtual sticky notes. These help
has not interacted with others in the society students stay more organized by keeping all
becomes awkward after a while. Social of their information centralized and connected
interaction is important because human beings between devices.
are social animals. Besides, people with families Mobile devices give students access to
cannot afford to seek solitude often. Thus, we the internet. Although they can be used
need to balance between being alone and being inappropriately by some (such as to check
with people. Facebook or Twitter), students often use the
(e) Should students be allowed to bring Net to find more information about a topic
electronic devices to school? being discussed in class. Not only can students
For the Proposition use their personal devices to find extra data on
their own, but teachers can provide additional
Digital literacy holds key to a promising career
information that is easily accessible to their
after school. Then what is the point in the ban students. Thus, students should be allowed to
of electronic devices in school? use electronic gadgets in the classroom.
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Against the Proposition kidnapped in the last few days. So, this group
(f) Trickster Tricked had made this plan trying to get the kidnapper
The lone young man who sat hunched on the behind bars.
park bench had an unusual gleam in his eyes. 2. (a) As the secretary of the Creative Arts Club of
He was silently watching the little children play XYZ School, you organized an inter-school
in the park. People passed by in colourful attire drama competition. Write a report for the
busy in their own conversations. The young school magazine in not more than 300 wards,
man eyed the children, shrewdness filled in detailing the success of the event based on
them. the following points:
He was wearing a black jacket over a shirt
Date, time and place – objective of the event
whose collar covered half his face. Additionally,
– inauguration – schools involved – judges
he was wearing a mask and a hat. He had hair
invited – response of participants – reaction
falling on his face in such a way that only his
of audience – plan for similar events in
eyes were visible. People ignored him as if
future.
he was an insignificant planet in the infinite
cosmos. After a while he got up from his seat (b) As a member of the Student Council, you
silently and walked around the park. He took have been given the responsibility of
a few slow circles watching the kids with those arranging for a career guidance workshop.
ever alert eyes. Write a proposal in not more than 150 words,
stating the steps you would take to make the
Some time later, the weather became breezy.
workshop a success.
Four-year old Asha was running behind her
Ans. (a) Inter-School Drama Competition
balloon laughing loudly. The balloon hit the
masked man’s feet and he held it under his Drama is a strong medium of communication.
boot. Asha stopped in her tracks watching the In order to develop dramatic skills and promote
stranger expectantly. The man beckoned her acting ability among students, our school,
towards him cooing and calling and pointing organized an Inter School Drama Competition
towards her balloon. in the school auditorium on 27 August, 2019.
The competition was limited to dramas in the
A few words of love and Asha willingly started
English language. Eight schools participated in
walking with the stranger holding on to his
this competition.
finger. The lone young man walked through
the park leading Asha towards the back gate. The programme was presided over by respected
His sedan waited there ready to take the little Mayor of the city. Renowned names in the field
girl to a doomed future. of theatre graced the occasion. The programme
started with the lightning of the lamp by
It was not surprising that no one noticed a girl
the chief guests, followed by the Principal’s
being kidnapped in the light of the day. A lot
opening address bringing out the importance
of parents were walking around with their kids
of dramatics in the overall development of
holding on to their hands. Besides, Asha was
children during their formative years.
happily chatting with the stranger – not a word
of protest, nor a scream of rejection. Who could The theme was diverse, with the respective
have suspected that something wrong was schools choosing their own dramas and
happening under the noses of tens of adults showcasing their talents. Once the competition
and kids? started, the teachers were more eager than
the students or the participants. Each one
The sedan was parked in the parking lot.
supported their teams with full enthusiasm,
The young man clicked open the doors and
cheering hard and waiting with folded hands
welcomed the little girl inside. Here, Asha
and holding their breaths to know who will
showed signs of doubt. She started dawdling.
win. When the results were announced, our
A big gloved hand covered her mouth and the
school won the first prize, with our drama based
young man thrusted her inside the car.
on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy “Hamlet”.
Triumphant, the young man drove the car Our joy was overwhelming, with everyone
outside the parking lot. However, he was cheering us on. Even the participating schools
stopped right at the gate. A police van was congratulated us on our success and showed
waiting for him. Fear, steep, tangible fear could great sportsmanship. All the performances
be seen in those bright eyes. “What happened were of a high standard and were highly
officer?” he asked inspector. appreciated.
“We had been searching for you, Kidnapper The auditorium was full throughout the day
Kunal. You are under arrest,” the inspector with enthusiastic and attentive viewers, who
answered. A lady police quickly carried the seemed to enjoy all the plays enormously.
unconscious child out of the car. From behind The students and teachers of our school
the police van, a group of children emerged. played a stellar role in the organization and
They had planned it all. Many children were administration of this competition.
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The day ended with the high excitement of the • To

help students fully engage in career
prize distribution. The head girl presented the planning
vote of thanks. The faculty members of all the Measures :-
schools decided on organizing an event like • School auditorium will be required to
this more often. The programme was a success. hold the career guidance workshop.
Secretary, • Students of classes X–XII will be asked
Creative Arts Club to attend the workshop along with their
XYZ School parents.
(b) Proposal for Arranging a Career Guiding Workshop • The arrangement of the workshop will
Heading :-  To provide students with relevant be done by the institute organising the
careers information, advice and workshop along with student volunteers.
guidance that are suitable for their • Career councilors will help the students
life, we propose to organize a career to evaluate their own strengths and
guidance workshop develop positive attitude towards study
Objectives :- and work.
• To provide students with a comprehensive We wish the proposal is accepted and the
understanding of opportunities in career career guidance workshop is a success.
3. Answer sections (a), (b) and (c).

(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B,
making it as similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B in each case.
Example:
(0) (a) As soon as the bell rings, the children run out to play.
(b) No sooner…………………………………………………
Answer: (0) No sooner does the bell ring than the children run out to play.
1. (a) When he returned, we asked him many questions.
(b) On his …………………………………………………………………
2. (a) He arrived and the crowd went hysterical with joy.
(b) Scarcely ………………………………………………………………
3. (a) The bus service has been interrupted by floods.
(b) Floods………………………………………………………………….
4. (a) This scenery is breath-taking.
(b) How …………………………………………………………………….
5. (a) You are entitled to a discount as long as the offer lasts.
(b) So long …………………………………………………………………
6. (a) He is so tall that he cannot enter through this door.
(b) He is too………………………………………………………………….
7. (a) The doctor said to him, “ Drink at least three litres of water every day.”
(b) The doctor advised ……………………………………………….
8. (a) Sunita is the best debater in our team.
(b) No other ……………………………………………………………….
9. (a) Not only did he score a century but also took three important wickets.
(b) Besides …………………………………………………………………..
10. (a) I am sorry I am unable to accompany you.
(b) I regret my ……………………………………………………………..
Ans. 1. On his return, we asked him many 6.
(b)  (b) He is too tall to enter through this door.
questions. 7. (b)  The doctor advised him to drink atleast
three liters of water every day.
2. (b) Scarcely had he arrived, when the crowd
went hysterical with joy. 8. (b)  No other debater in our team is as good
as Sunita.
3. (b) Floods have interrupted the bus service.
9. (b)  Besides scoring a century, he took three
4. (b) How breath-taking is this scenery!
important wickets.
5. (b) So long as the offer lasts, you are entitled
10. (b) I regret my inability to accompany you.
to a discount.
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(b)  ill in each blank with a suitable word. (Do

F 4. Read the passage given below and answer the
not write the sentence.) [5] questions (a), (b) and (c) that follow:
1. 
T he antique furniture was sold (1) My job as the District Veterinarian in
___________________ an auction. Darrowby Yorkshire, has thrown up some
interesting moments. I was driving up to
2.  he tickets were sold ________________
T Pawson’s sheep farm one morning, when I
within an hour. saw this rare sight.
3. I realized I had walked ________________ (2) I suppose it isn’t unusual to see a man
a trap, but it was too late. pushing a pram in a town, but on a lonely
moorland road, this scene merits a second
4.  he had walked ________________ two
S glance. Especially when the pram contains a
hours before she realized she was lost. larger gray dog. I drew up beside them and
5. an he take __________________ the
C stopped.[5]
additional responsibility? (3) I looked at the pram, ancient and rusty, and
at the big animal sitting upright inside it. He
6. 
S he takes __________________ her
was a cross-bred greyhound, and he gazed
mother in all her mannerisms.
back at me with unruffled dignity. I couldn’t
7.  eha turned ________________ a new
N help but admire his health and happy
leaf after the incident. disposition.
8. I did not expect so many people to turn (4) “Nice dog,” I said. [10]
__________________ for the conference. (5) “Aye, that’s Jake.” The man smiled,
introducing himself as Roddy.
9. The baby was brought ________________
(6) That same evening, about eight o’clock,
by wolves in the jungle. the doorbell rang. I answered it and found
10. R
 aja had brought her sister __________ Roddy on the front doorstep. Behind him,
the party. stood the ubiquitous pram. One look at the
prone dog warned me that something was
Ans. 1. at 6. after
terribly wrong.

2. out 7. over
(7) I threw the door wide open. “Bring him in.”

3. into 8. up [15]

4. for 9. up (8) I grabbed the animal round the middle and

5. over 10. to we lifted him onto the table. I watched in
(c)
Fill in the blanks in the passage given below disbelief as the huge form lay there. There
with the appropriate form of the verb given was no fight for breath, he was unconscious.
in brackets. Do not write the passage but His pulse was rapid and feeble, yet he didn’t
write the verbs in the correct order. [5] breathe.
When Albert Einstein _____________ (1) (9) Understanding the symptoms, I said, “Roddy,
(be) three years old, his parents __________ he is choking. I’m going to have a look at his
(2) (be) very worried. He _____________ throat."  [20]
(3) (seem) intelligent but had not spoken a (10) I pushed Jake’s jaws apart, depressed his
single word. They _____________ (4) (take) tongue with a forefinger, and shone my torch
him to many doctors who _____________ into the depths. He was the kind of good-
(5) (say) that they _____________ (6) (find) natured dog who offered no resistance as I
nothing wrong with the child. One day, at prodded around. I shall always be thankful
the dinner table, Albert suddenly said, “The that at that very instant the dog coughed,
soup _____________ (7) (be) too hot.” The opening up the cartilages of the larynx and
shocked parents _____________ (8) (ask) him giving me a glimpse of the cause of all the
why he _____________ (9) (remain) silent for trouble. There, beyond the drooping epiglottis,
so long. The young child solemnly replied, I saw for a fleeting moment a smooth round
“Everything _____________ (10) (be) in order object no bigger than a pea. [25]
until now.” (11) “I think it’s a pebble,” I gasped. “Right inside
Ans. 1. was 6. could find his larynx. I’ll have to get it out.”
2. were 7. is (12) I seized a pair of scissors an clipped away the
3. seemed 8. asked hair from the ventral surface of the larynx.
4. took 9. had remained I dared not use a general anesthetic, and
5. said 10. has been therefore I infiltrated the area with local
before swabbing with antiseptic. [30]
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(13) “Hold his head steady,” I said hoarsely, and (ii) How did the narrator know that the dog was
gripped a scalpel. I cut down through skin, choking? [2]
fascia, and the thin layers of the muscle until (iii) Describe how the narrator found the cave of
the ventral surface of the larynx was revealed. the choking. [2]
(14) And there it was. A pebble right enough---- (iv) What preparation did the narrator make
gray and glistening and tiny, but big enough to before the surgery? [2]
kill. [35] Ans.
(15) I had to fish it out quickly and cleanly without (a) (i) (1) Merits
pushing it into the trachea. I leaned back and (2) Unruffled
rummaged in the tray until I found some (3) choking
broad-bladed forceps, then I poised them over (4) glistening
the wound. Great surgeons' hands, I felt sure,
(ii) (1) The man was in his middle thirties whe I met
didn’t shake like this.
him.
(16) I clenched my teeth, introduced the forceps,
and my hand magically steadied as I clamped (2) She wound a saree around her waist while
them over the pebble. [40] getting ready for the party.
(17) I didn’t breathe at all as I bore the shining (3) A statement of the theme called proposition
little object slowly and tenderly through the instroduces on epic.
opening and dropped it with gentle rat-tat on (4) The villagers dig a deeps well to get Water in
the table. the Summer.
(18) “Is that it?” asked Roddy, almost in a whisper. (b) (i) It was unusual to see a man pushing a pram
(19) “That’s it.” I reached for a needle and suture on a lonely moorland road, especially one
silk. “All is well now.” [45] carrying a large gray dog.
(20) The stitching took only a few minutes and by (ii) The narrator knew that the dog was choking
the end of it, Jake was bright-eyed and alert, due to his understanding of the symptoms.
The dog was quite healthy when he saw it in
paws shifting impatiently, ready for anything.
the morning but now he was unconscious,
(21) He seemed to know his troubles were over. without putting up a fight for breath.
Adapted from: James herriot’s Favorite Dog (iii) The narrator pushed the dog’s jaws apart,
Stories depressed his tongue with a forefinger,
(a) (i) Given below are four words and phrases. shoned his torch into the depths of his mouth,
Find the words which have a similar then prodded around inside. Fortunately, the
meaning in the passage: [4] dog coughed, opening up the cartilages of the
   (1) deserves larynx and giving a glimpse inside. Then the
narrator saw a round, pea size object beyond
   (2) undisturbed
the drooping epiglottis.
   (3) being unable to breathe (iv) Before the surgery, the narrator seized a
   (4) wet and shining pair of scissors and clipped away the hair
(ii) For each of the words given below, write from the central surface of the larynx. He
a sentence of at least ten words using the then infiltrated the area with local anesthetic
same word unchanged in form, but with a before swapping with antiseptic. Then with
different meaning form which it carries in the help of scalpel, he cut down through the
the passage:  [4] skin fascia and the thin layers of the muscle
   (1) middle (line 16) until the ventral surface of the larynx was
revealed. And there he saw, a pebble.
   (2) wound (line 38)
(c)  Summarise how the narrator removed the
   (3) introduced (line 40) pebble and saved Jake’s life. (Paragraphs 11
   (4) well (line 45) to 19). You are required to write the summary
(b) Answer the following questions in your own in the form of a connected passage in about
words as briefly as possible: 100 words. Failure to keep within the word
(i) What was unusual about the poem on the limit will be penalized. [8]
moorland load? [2]
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Ans.
1 2 3 4 5
1. The narrator pushed apart of the
2. jaws of the unconscious dog
3. and lowered his tongue with
4. a forefinger. He shones his
5. torch into its mouth. As
6. the dog coughed, its cartilages
7. opened up, providing a glimpse
8. of the pebble lying beyond
9. the epiglottis. The narrator clipped
10. away the hair from the
11. ventral surface of the larynx
12. with a pair of scissors,
13. then he infiltrated the area
14. with local anesthetic before swabbing
15. with antiseptic. He used a
16. scalpel to cut down through
17. skin, fascia and thin layers
18. of muscles reaching upto the
19. larynx. Atlast, he pulled out
20. the pebble with a forcep.
 20×5 = 100 words
Summary :
The narrator pushed apart the jaws of the unconscious dog and lowered his tongue with a forefinger. He
shones his torch into its mouth. As the dog coughed its carilages opened up,providing a glimpse of the pebble
lying beyond the epiglottis. The narrator clipped away the hair from the ventral surface of the larynx with a pair
of scissors, then he infiltrated the area with local anesthetic before swabbing with antiseptic. He used a scalpel
to. Cut down through skin, fascia and thin layers of muscles reaching upto the larynx. Atlast, he pulled out the
pebble with a forcep.
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