Federal Board SSC-II Examination

English (Compulsary)

Time allowed: 2.40 hours Total Marks: 60

Note: Answer the questions in sections ‘B’ and ‘C’ at the place specified for it therein on the
separately provided E-Sheet. Write your answers neatly and legibly.

SECTION – B (Marks 36)

Q.1 Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions appended to it.
Note: Question No. (i) about summary writing carries 06 marks while rest of the questions carry 03
marks each. (6 + 4 × 3 = 18)

Do you know that exercise can improve your sleep, enhance your mood, and decrease feelings of
anxiety, depression, and stress? In fact, studies show that physical activity can treat moderate
depression as effectively as leading antidepressant medications, without the side effects. (If you
want to reap the benefits of exercise for well-being, you can start small. According to a study
conducted by the Harvard T.H. Chan school of public health, running for even 15 minutes or
walking for an hour a day can decrease the risk of depression by 26%. Likewise (life learning is
more than just a positive way to spend your time it's also an excellent way to maintain well-being)
Research shows that learning improves confidence and self-esteem, promotes a sense of purpose,
helps build connections with others, and can slow cognitive aging. With that in mind, get out there
and learn something new. Use a language app to learn a language or sign up for a class at a local
university. It's fun and good for your well-being. Generosity feels great, but can it improve your
well-being? The answer is yes. If you're looking for a way to start giving back, begin with your
community. Do some research on community organizations that support causes you're interested
in or donate some money to a local food bank or shelter. The great thing about charitable work is
that there are thousands of ways to do it, so you can find a cause that truly ignites your passion and
aligns with your interests. Most of us have experienced, first-hand, how stressful it can be to live
in the past or the future. When we live in the past, we get caught up in the shame, anger, and regret
associated with old emotions or negative situations we've experienced. When we're caught up in
the future, it's easy to be consumed by anxiety and anticipation about what will come. So, it's no
wonder that learning to pay attention to the present is such a critical component of well-being.
QUESTIONS:
i. Write down the summary of the passage. Also suggest a suitable title.
ii. How can exercise be useful for people?
OR
Generosity is a social value. What is the impact of generosity?
iii. How can depression be treated without taking any medicine?
OR
Suggest any three ways to do charity.
iv. Which positive changes does learning bring to our personality?
v. What kind of stress we face if we live in past or future?
OR
Write synonyms or antonyms of any three underlined words.
Q.2 a. Fill in the blanks with appropriate modal auxiliary verbs as per direction given in
the brackets. (Any Four) (4)
i. My grandmother is eighty-five, but she still read and write
without glasses. (Ability)
ii. I come with you? (Permission)
iii. you help me with the housework, please? (Polite request)
iv. There was a time when I stay up very late. (Past ability)
v. You not lose any more weight. You are already slim.
(Necessity)
vi. Our country _________ become a super power by 2025. (Possibility)

b. Rewrite the sentence with the Adverb form of the underlined word.(any Four)(4)
i. He is certain to come.
ii. Her dress was poor.
iii. That he had made a mistake was evident.
iv. He treated me with scorn.
v. His action was wise.

c. Do as directed (any FOUR) of the following: (4)

i. The coach said to the players, “Bravo! you have played well.”(Change
into indirect speech)
ii. Every morning he has to go for a walk. (Change into an interrogative
sentence)
iii. It grows slowly. (Change into a negative sentence)
iv. "Please sit down”, said the headmaster. (Change into indirect speech)
v. He is never on time. (Change into affirmative sentence)
vi. I saw an old beggar. He was sitting under a tree. (Change into
a simple sentence)
SECTION – C (Marks 24)
Q.3 Write an application to the Director of education for appointment as English teacher in
educational service. (8)
OR
Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper complaining of bad quality and inadequate supply
of water in your town.
Q.4 Use the appropriate transitional devices from the list below to fill in any SIX blanks in
the following passage. (6)
In other words Furthermore as well as Same as Although but As a result yet

Drawing, , other skills is all about taking the time to master each step.
, mastering the art of drawing doesn’t happen in a day. , it’s a skill that takes
daily practice dedication to improve your craft. it is
important not to burn yourself out, you need to practice enough. some
people make an eager start, not many can show enough patience. , they quit without
it before mastering it.

Q.5 Write an essay on any ONE of the following topics: (200-250 words) (10)
Benefits of Science OR Smog – a health hazard