NARAYANA HIGH SCHOOL, APENCS

PRE SA1 EXAMINATIONS, 2024

Max marks: 80 Time: 3hrs
Subject: English
INSTUCTIONS:
I. Read the question paper carefully
II. Answer the questions under Part A in the answer booklet provided
III. Write the answers to the questions under Part B on the question paper itself
IV. Avoid overwriting

Part A
Marks: 60 time: 2 ½ hrs
Q. no. (1-4)Read the following passage.
Imagine having no arms to stretch in the morning, to help you scratch that itch, to allow you to wrap
your arms around your loved ones. Imagine having no legs to kick pebbles down the street, to walk or
run, to bicycle or skateboard, or get you from point A to point B. Then imagine both at once, which is
what Nick Vujicic has faced his whole life. Have you heard something like this before?
Nick Vujicic was born with no arms and legs - but he doesn’t let the details stop him. The brave 26-
year-old — who is mainly a torso — plays football and golf, swims and surfs, despite having no limbs.
Nick has a small foot on his left hip which helps him balance and enables him to kick. He uses his one
foot to type, write with a pen and pick things up between his toes.
‘I call it my chicken drumstick,’ joked Nick, who was born in Melbourne, Australia, but now lives in Los
Angeles. ‘I’d be lost without it.’
Due to his faith as an Evangelical Chirstian, Nick has chosen to remain a virgin until marriage.
'He's very modest but he gets marriage proposals from women all the time,' said Nick's friend and
publicist Steve Appel, from Los Angeles.
'He would love to get married and start a family but he's waiting for the right girl to come along.’
Answer the following questions in three to four sentences. [4x3=12M]
1. What is the uniqueness of Nick Vujicic?
2. What is a person without limbs called? What do you mean by phocomelia?
3. Nick has great sense of humour. Justify it with an example.
4. If you were Nick, how would you face the challenges in your life? Explain.

Q. No. (5-8)Read the following passage:

Aunt Jane : Instalments! (She claps her hand to her forehead and sinks back weakly into the
chair. Then realises that she is sitting on Mr. Sage's piece and leaps to her feet
again with a little shriek)
Jack : Aunt Jane! Is anything the matter? Would you like to lie down?
Aunt Jane : Lie down? Do you suppose I'm going to trust myself in a bed that belongs to Mr.
Sage, or Marks and Spencer, or somebody? No, I am going home.
Jill : Oh, must you really go?
Aunt Jane : I think I'd better.
Jack : I'll drive you to the station.
Aunt Jane : What! Travel in a car that has only one tyre and two thingummies! No thank you
- I'll take the bus.
Jack : Well, of course, if you feel like that about it....
Aunt Jane : (relenting a little) Now, I'm sorry if I sounded rude, but really, I'm shocked to find
the way you're living. I've never owed a penny in my life-cash down, that's my
motto and I want you to do the same. (She opens her handbag.) Now look, here's
 a little cheque I was meaning to give you, anyway. (She hands it to Jill) Suppose
you take it and pay off just one of your bills- so that you can say one thing at least
really belongs to you.
Jill : (awkwardly) Er-thank you. Aunt Jane. It's very nice of you.
Aunt Jane : (patting her arm) There! Now 1 must be going.
Jack : I'll see you to the bus anyway.
Jill : Good-bye, Aunt Jane-and thanks so much for the present.
(The Never Never Nest)
Answer the following questions in three to four sentences. [4x3=12M]
5. what does Aunt Jane mean by ‘cash down’?
6. what is the significance of Aunt Jane’s cheque?
7. why do you think Jill’s ‘thank you’ to Aunt Jane is awkward?
8. what is the tone of the conversation between Aunt Jane and Jack and Jill?

Q. No.(9-12) The table given below provides information about the ICC World Cup final 2011
between Sri Lanka and India. Sri Lanka bating first, scored 274 runs. India chased the total
losing 4 wickets in 48.2 overs. Here is the score board of Indian batting. Study the score board
carefully overs. Here is following questions. [4×2=8M]
Runs Balls 4s 6s

1. Sehwag Lbw b-Malinga 0 2 0 0

c-Sangakkara
2. Sachin 18 14 2 0
b-Malinga
3. Gambhir b-Perera 97 122 9 0

4. Kohli C&b-Dilshan 35 49 4 0

5. Dhoni Not out 91 79 8 2

6. Yuvraj Singh Not out 21 24 2 0

9. What does the table show? How many batsmen's information is given in the table?
10. Who scored the highest runs? How many balls did he face?
11. Who remained not out? How many runs did they score together?
12. Based on this information, who do you think may have been declared 'The man of the Match'. Why?

Q. No.(13) Read the passage given below focusing on the parts that are underlined and answer
the questions given at the end as directed. 8M

One night, I managed to escape and reached the shore. There I saw people gathering peppers. I told
them my tale and they took me to a nearby island. (i) They introduced me to their king. I lived in the
king's palace as the royal guest. One day, I went around the island. I observed that most people rode
horses but none of them had saddles or stirrups. I thought of gifting the king with these. So, I got some
leather to make them such sets. (ii) I gifted these to the king and told him of their advantage. He was
very happy and thankful, (iii) He said, "You've made riding such a pleasure."

When the courtiers saw the saddle, they as well as the subjects ordered for more to be made. I got
busy making more such items and earned some money. Then one day, the king called me and said,
"Sindbad, in return for all you've done, I give a lady of my house in marriage to you."
I was not at all keen to marry anyone but (iv) I agreed because I did not want to hurt the king's
feelings. When the lady was introduced to me, I was speechless. (v) She was a very beautiful woman
and had a very sweet smile, too. (vi) She was soft spoken and humble, I married her, according to the
rituals of the island and spent a happy life with her
i) Change the sentence into passive voice.
ii) Combine the sentences using 'when'.
iii) Change the sentence into indirect speech
iv) Rewrite the sentence using 'so as'.
v) Combine the sentences using 'not only.... but also'.
vi) Add a question tag.

Q. No.(14)
Abel Merry weather is very upset at the behaviour of his family. After contemplating he takes a stern
decision of getting married to Mrs. John Shorrocks.

Describe the treatment given to Abel Merry weather by his daughter and justify the decision taken by
him.
You may use the following ideas.
• He was considered as a burden.
• His supposed death was no loss to them.
• He became a competition for them.
• Both the daughters were hypocrites. 10M
(or)
The department of education has been giving a priority to school libraries since many years. You, as a
student feel that your school library should have many books.
Now, write a letter to the district educational officer to provide your school with library books. 10M
(15)
The last time two friends, Ray and Roberge met in the hospital. Ray was on his death bed. Roberge did
not stay long
Imagine you are Roberge and write your feeling about your last meeting with your friend in the form
of diary entry 5M
(16)
Imagine you are Vicky/ Kate going to turn fifteen this month. Design an invitation card for your
birthday party inviting your friends and relatives 5M
 Part B
Time: 30min Marks:20
Instructions
1. Answer the question on the question paper itself and attach it to the
answer booklet of Part A
2. Avoid overwriting
Q. No.(17-21)Read the following poem
Abou Ben Adhem (May his tribe increasel)
Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace,
And saw within the moonlight in his room,
Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom,
An angel writing in a book of gold.
Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold,
And to the Presence in the room he said,
“What writest thou?” The vision raised its head
And with a look made of sweet accord
Answered, “ The names of those who love the lord.”
“And is mine one?” said Abou. “Nay, not so,”
Replied the Angel. Abou spoke more low
But cheerily still, and said, “I pray thee, then,
Write me as one that loves his fellow men.”
The Angel wrote and vanished. The next night
It came again with a great wakening light,
And showed the names whom God had blessed,
And Lo! Ben Adhem’s name led all the rest!
Now, answer the questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct
answer and write the options (A), (B), (C) or (D) in the bracket given. 5x1=5M
17. The presence in the room refers to ………..
A) A lily B) An angel C) The moon D) The ghost
18. “Ben Adhem’s name led all the rest !” this means ………..
A) Ben Adhem came first in the race !
B) Ben Adhem’s name was after everyone on the list
C) Ben Adhem’s name was the last on the list
D) Ben Adhem’s name was the first on the list
19. What is the theme of the poem?
A) God loves those who loves him B) love towards god
C) God loves those who loves his creation D) An angel loves those who loves him
20. Why was Ben Adhem feeling bold?
A) A deep dream of peace had made him bold B) He faced an angel
 C) He is bold by nature D) An angel visited him
21. Simile ……
A) Like a lily in bloom B) Write me as one that loves his fellow men
C) Awoke one night from a deep of peace D) Both A and B
Q. No.(22-26) In the following passage, five sentences are numbered and each of
them has an error. Correct them and rewrite them in the given space 5x1=5
Savitri captured the audiences with her charm and magnificent acting. (22) She was
able to convey wide range of feelings through her expressive eyes. (23) His mischievous
look- it captivates anyone. (24) The look of fake anger provoked, the look filled with real
anger pierces the heart. (25) The look of passion when waiting for her lover, the pain
filled look when her love fails, the confident look that seems ready to face any situation.
(26) All these myriad emotions are hidden at her eyes
Q. No. (27-31) Complete the passage choosing the right word from those given
below 5x1=5
A teacher, ____________(27) is the vessel of knowledge and wisdom, structures our minds
and gives us the ability to think on our feet. There__________(28) no nobler calling than
being a educator. A teacher shapes the character of_____________(29) students. He directs
towards the right path. The______________(30) of teachers can’t be explained in an essay
alone. The word ‘teacher’ means someone who teaches. A teacher can be anyone. It can
be our parents, friends, relatives or even a child. A teacher is someone______________(31)
whom we can learn
27. a) which b) who c) whoever d) whose ever ( )
28. a) is b) has c) are d) was ( )
29. a)him b) he c)this d)his ( )
30. a)important b) importantly c) importance d)import ( )
31. a)from b)of c)with d)by ( )
Q. No.(32-36) Read the following passage with focus on the underlined parts.
Answer them as directed in the space given 5x1=5
He became a pioneer (32) of India’s software industry and started the information
technology wave. Today he has become an icon of simplicity, uncompromising quality
and fairness, part (33) from being a philanthropist. He really believes in the moto
intellect by powered (34) and driven by values. He is none (35) other than Nagavar
Ramarao Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys, a leading IT company (36) in the
world
32. Write the meaning of the underlined word
33. Replace the underlined word with the correct form
34. Replace the underlined phrase with the correct one
35. Write the opposite of the underlined word
36. Write the plural form of underlined word