Date: 11.07.
25 Grade: 12 AB Subject: ENGLISH
Topic: Practice Worksheet
1. You are Ms. Radhika Menon, a renowned environmentalist. You have received an invitation from
the Principal of St. Joseph’s School, Coimbatore, to inaugurate an exhibition on Sustainable Living
on 5th September, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the school auditorium. Draft a formal reply in about 50
words, accepting the invitation.
2. A week-long cleanliness drive was undertaken by the Corporation of Chennai in collaboration with
various schools and NGOs. It aimed to raise awareness about hygiene and proper waste disposal. As
Priya/Prince, 12, A.V.M Road, Guindy, Chennai, write a report in 120–150 words for Chennai Times
about the event, highlighting the key activities and student participation.
3. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.
For once on the face of the Earth
let’s not speak in any language,
let’s stop for one second,
arid not move our arms so much.
(a) Why does the poet want us to keep quiet?
(b) What does he want us to do for one second?
(c) What does he mean by “not move our arms”?
(d) How can this moment of stillness help us?
4. Answer the following in about 40-50 words each:
(a) What hospitality did the peddler with rattraps receive from the old crofter?
(b) How long have the human civilizations been around? How has it affected the Earth and
Its resources?
5. Answer the following in about 120-150 words:
Edla is able to bring about a change of heart in the peddler. Justify this with reference to
the story, ‘The Rattrap’. What qualities helped her bring about this transformation?