DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL GHAZIABAD

ANNUAL EXAMINATION (2013-2014)

CLASS-XI
SUBJECT- ENGLISH
Answer Key SET A
SECTION-A READING
20 MARKS
Q1 i.
a) At the age of 47 years.
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b) London Marathon
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c) It adversely affects humanitarian work. She did not believe that they should be employed
to attract attention for social cause.
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d) Realized the amount of risk doctors undertake to serve war victims and the futility of
being a reporter.
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e) A large no. of countrys blind were living in rural areas. Most of the eye surgeons were
based in the cities. Hospitals in the rural areas were well-equipped but there were no
surgeons. She decided to work..most affected areas- rural Bihar & Orissa
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f) Education and nourishment of children, provide English language and IT classes and
improve condition of girl child.
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ii.
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1) impinges
2) eliminating
3) spunk
4) stave off
2 Title: Art of Flower Arrangement
1.FLOWER ARRANGEMENT IN CONTAINERS
1.1indicate aesthetic taste
1.2create right ambience
1.3add character to prem.
2.EFFECTIVE ARRANGEMENT
2.1in the living rooms:
2.1.1creates homeliness
2.1.2adds beauty
2.2lends serenity-in study room
2.3in study rooms:
2.3.1motivate students
2.3.2help them concentrate
2.4at a dining table:
2.4.1add aura of happ.
2.4.2make diners relax

3.ART FLOWER MAKE SENSE

3.1fresh flowers whither quickly
3.2available throughout the year
3.3need little maintainence.
4.ART FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
4.1Materials silk, crepe, velvet, synthetic paper,
4.2Impact
4.2.1looks real
4.2.2lifts up spirit
4.2.3colours & brightens living space
4.2.4look good in hotels/ restaurants
5 TAKING CAREOF ART FLOWERS
5.1handle delicately
5.2remove dust
5.3prevent dampness
5.4add filters (i.e. dried leaves)
Key to the abbreviations (any four recognizable ones)
SECTION-B

(WRITING)

3. Reply to the invitation

Format: both forms accepted
Content: thank you, refusal and reason.
Expression: accuracy in spelling and grammar.
OR
Factual Description
Format: 0.5
Content: 2.5
Expression: 2
4. Letter to the editor
Format: 2
Content: 3
Expression: 2
OR
Letter of Enquiry
Format: 2
Content: 3
Expression: 2
5. Speech
Format: 1
Content: 4
Fluency: 3
OR
Article:Format: 1 Content: 4 Fluency: 3

Summary- (3+2)
20 MARKS

3
2

SECTION C (GRAMMAR)
15 Marks
Q6.
(1/2x10=5)
You What are the reasons for making such films on children?
A.R The main reason for making films on children is lack of good films being made for
children.
You How much expenditure is incurred on making such films?
A.R It is very less as compared to what is incurred on making commercial films.
You When do you feel your hard work gets paid?
A.R When my films get appreciated by children, I feel my hard work gets paid.
You How did you feel on receiving the National award for your film?
A.R I felt great! I thank God and the people of my country.
You What is the need for making such films on children?
A.R These films help the children in imbibing values and also inspire them.
Q7.
(1/2x10=5)
Q1. Is the Mall centrally located?
Q2.Are all leading brands available under one roof ?
Q3. Is enough parking space provided to park the vehicles?
Q4. Do you think the food court in the Mall is spacious enough to accommodate many people?
Q5. How do you find the staff employed here?
Q6. Do you think cleanliness is taken care of properly in the Mall?
Q7. Are enough discounts provided to people who come here for shopping during festivals?
Q8. How do you find the safety and security in and around the Mall?
Q9. Is the landscaping done around the mall perfect?
Q10. Are enough safety measures taken into account?
Q8.
People travelling long distances frequently has to decide
a) whether they would prefer to go by land, sea and air.
b) Hardly anyone can positively enjoys sitting in a train for
c) more than a few hours. Train compartments soon got
d) cramp and stuffy. It is almost impossible to take your
e) mind of the journey. Reading is only a partial solution,
f) for the monotonous rhythm of the wheel clicking at the
g) rails soon lulls you to sleep. During a day, sleep comes
h) through snatches. At night when you really wish to
i) sleep, you rarely manage to do so. If you are luckier
j) enough to get a couch, you spend half a night staring at
the small blue light in the ceiling.

Incorrect
has
and
enjoys
got
cramp
of
wheel
a
through
luckier
a

(1/2x10=5)
Correct
have
or
enjoy
get
cramped
off
wheels
the
in
lucky
the

SECTION D (LITERATURE)
(25 marks)
Q9 i.
a. Initially she was looking at her mothers ashen and almost lifeless face distraught with
pain.
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b. It is because she wanted to drive away the pain and agony she experienced on seeing her
aged mother.
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c. She saw young trees running past her car and merry children rushing out of their homes
to play.
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ii. a. I stands for the narrator who is a doctor.
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b. He had seen a woman with a child stand in his path and both were naked.out of
modesty.
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c. That some strange power had stripped them all of their clothes.
1
Q10. a. we must learn from the mistakes and try hard to remove them..concentrate on future
endeavours.escape is not the solution.grabbing the right opportunity at right
time.importance of focus in life
2
b. personification, extended metaphor, hyperbole, simile, alliteration. (explain any two) 2
c. life is a battlewe should fight like a hero in the battle of lifeinstead of lamenting the
past or weaving rosy dreams about future, one must concentrate on the present and act
accordingly
2
d. they have no heartthey are emotionlesscannot comprehend a lie
Q11. a. Freddiea boy of thirteenslow for his age.doesnt know how to read and
writeCade tries to teach him to read simple wordshe recognizes the pictures but not
the words.but when Carter understands his psychology and used innovative methods,
Freddie learns how to work on the jack and screw driver.learns to make a house using
woods.used the helper provided by Carter to read words quickly..always ready to
learn new things from Carterin the end, able to change the tyre of the car.
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b. Message..to cut your coat according to the clothto live our lives within our means.we
should limit our wishes and work hard to arrange for our most immediate wants.seeing Jack
and Jill, extravagant, Aunt Jane advises them.asks them to adopt the mode of cash down in
every purchaseshe smells that their borrowing may lead them to trouble.
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Q12. a. too old to move. wore black dusty clothes..face dusty gray expressing old age and
tiredness.he was troubled and wearydisorientedcompassionate, was thinking about his
animals
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b. he didnt want the girl to know that he was blind.but made a mistakeasked her what it
was like outside.there was a danger of his blindness being exposed.but the girl didnt find
anything strange in the question..she only asked him to look out of the window himself.
3
c. Gessler watched the inferior covering of the shoes the narrator bought at some big firmthen
he passed the above mentioned remarks..he was critical of big firms that cared only for
minting moneyaccording to him, they made trash and had no self respect.
3
Q13. a. Tomorrow Gregorys operation.a mini robot would be used.technique of
miniaturisation....I am really worriedcant trust a machine..tried to convince Gregory, so many
other ways of handling cancer.but he is adamant..he says that circumstances justify the
risks.I spoke to Ben Johannes and Louis Secundo also.risks of re-expansion.saw Mike..I
cant trust him though he also tried to convince me..though the necessary precautions have
been taken, I am scaredneed your best wishes.
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b. Initially I was happy at the thought of coming to this place.but, was an unwelcomed guest
atmosphere of neglect..cousins also jeer at menobody cares for meI feel lonelywish to
go back to my hometowntoday I developed feverdont wish to go to uncles houseaunt

wont like that.she would scold me againI plan to leave this city tonightwould go back to
my home.
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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL GHAZIABAD
SET -B
ANNUAL EXAMINATION ( 2013-2014 )
CLASS- XI
SUBJECT- FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH
ANSWER KEY
Time 3 hours
MM: 80

SECTION A

20

MARKS
Q.1. (a)

9 marks

1) Today many of us live and work great distance from where we were born or grew up and
are separated from our original families. The pain we feel when we are away from our
families can be significant.
2)
a. Helps you to know and understand yourself
b. Enhances personality
c. Helps build communication skills
3) The pressure of playing a role (daughter, partner or child) is removed. With
a friend we are to be ourselves and free to change. in friendships we get to
have lots of rehearsals and discussions about changes as we experience
them. It is an unconditional experience where we receive as much as we give.
We can explain ourselves to a friend openly without the fear of hurting a
family member.

4) Values are : being considerate/ consideration / empathy/ tolerance/Acceptance of

differences
5) Friendships are made by being considerate which means all the communication skills
come into play: active listening skills, questioning skills, negotiation skills, reflecting
content skills, reflecting emotion skills, and editing yourself.

(b) VOCABULARY
Objective : To deduce the meanings of unfamiliar lexical items.
Marking : 1 mark each
Answers :
1) Fundamental
2) Perspective
3) Indispensable

3 marks

Q.2. Note making

8 marks

Note: If the student has attempted only the summary or only the notes, due credit should be
given. Suggested Notes
Distribution of Marks
Abbreviations / Symbols (with /without key) any four 1 mark
Title 1 mark
Content (minimum 3 sub headings with proper indentation and notes) 3 marks

The Common cold

Problem of common cold is unusually difficult.

Confusg variety of viruses.

Many colds for which no virus has yet been isolated.

Viruses cannot be seen with ordinary microscopes as they are small

Viruses cannot be cultivated easily in the bacteriologist's lab.

o Only grow within the living cells of animals or plants.

Ways to catch a cold

From another person who is infected with the virus

By touchg a surface contaminated with cold germs

By encountering secretions someone with a cold has sneezed into the air.
Common cold symptoms

Nose & throat inflammation

Lot of mucus.
Feeling tired and miserable
Factors that make you more susceptible

Why

Excessive fatigue
Emotional distress
Allergies with nose and throat symptoms
we do not gain immunity from colds?
Viruses causing cold attack cells only on the surface.

Get into the blood stream where anti - bodies can oppose them
Immunity from one of the many different viruses doesnt guarantee protectn

SECTION B
Q. 3.

20 MARKS
5 marks

NOTICE
Format: 1 mark
Content: 2 marks
Expression: 2 marks
Or
ADVERTISEMENT
Format: 1 mark
Content: 2 marks
Expression: 2 marks
Q.4.

7 marks

LETTER WRITING JOB APPLICATION

[Note: - No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given. Credit should be
given for the candidate's creativity in presentation of ideas. Use of both the traditional
and the new format is permitted. ]
Format 1 marks
Content 3 marks
Expression
grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [1]
coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2] 3 marks
OR
LETTER WRITING COMPLAINT
[Note: - No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given. Credit should be
given for the candidate's creativity in presentation of ideas. Use of both the traditional
and the new format is permitted. ]
Format 1 marks
1. sender's address, 2. date, 3. receiver's address, 4. subject / heading, 5.
salutation, 6. complimentary close.
Content 3 marks
Expression
grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [2]
coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1] 3 marks

Q.5.

8 marks

OPTION 1 REPORT WRITING

Format
1. title, reporters name, place, date (optional) 1 mark
Content 3 marks
Expression
grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [2]
coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2] 4 marks
OR
OPTION 2 ARTICLE
Objectives:
o To write in a style appropriate to the given situation
o To plan, organize and present ideas coherently
Marking: 8 marks
Format: 1 mark
Introduction of the article; heading and appropriate ending
Content: 3 marks
Fluency: 2 _ marks
Accuracy: 2 _ marks
SECTION C
Q.6.

15 MARKS
5 marks

Neelam How would you define your journey?

Lata. Mangeshkar-My journey has been quite fulfilling. I thank God for all that He has given
me.
Neelam Do you have any unfulfilled dreams?
Lata. Mangeshkar-I always wanted to learn classical music.
Neelam Do you compose music also?
Lata. Mangeshkar-I occasionally do it.
Neelam By whom were you given your first music lessons?

Lata. Mangeshkar-I learnt music from my father.

Neelam What are the reasons for launching your own music label?
Lata. Mangeshkar-This was done so that people get easy access to good music.

Q.7.

5 marks
Q1 Who has been your inspiration?
Q2. How can this sport be promoted?
Q3.How do you handle so much of fame ?
Q4.What qualities are needed to make it to the top?
Q5.At what age did you start driving?
Q6. What are the risks involved in the sport?
Q7. What are your plans after retirement?
Q8. What measures should be taken to drive safely?
Q9.Did you get enough support from your family members?
Q10. What are your feelings on being one of the most successful Formula One drivers?

Q.8.

5 marks

EDITING:
In order to make something happen, there can first be a

can

must

a)dream. All great visionaries and pioneers were first or foremost,

or

and

b)dreamers whose dreams contained the touch of the impossible.

The

c)let us take the examples of Gandhi, who also dreamed an impossible examples example
d)dream. To dream of freeing India off more than 100 years of British
e)rule- a powerful imperial power- was novel enough ,and to dream

off

from

and

but

f) that freedom would be achieved without a single shots being fired

shots

shot

g) is audacious. Dreams play a very important role in our life. They

life

lives

h) provide us with a vision of what we want to achieve of life. When

of

in

i)our dreams have a touch of the impossible, it stretches it .

it

us

j) It grabs and pulls us out of our comfort zone. It forces us to employing employing employ
new and innovative ways to achieve our goals.

SECTION D (LITERATURE)
Q9 i. a. to a battlefield
b. helpless creatures, cant act on their own
c. one should face the worlds battle boldlyshould not merely follow others
or

(25 marks)
1
1
1

ii. a. Auditory imagery..the dicky birds carolled./visual imagery- ladies gaily apparelled
b. to watch the cricket match.
c. everything was going fine till the point the narrator missed a decidedly possible catch.

1
1
1

Q10.
2x3=6
a. Though machines serve us, they can also lead to big disasters if not handled responsibly
.they arent perfect and are the creations of human brain.nature always wins over
b.His condition was quite pathetic.thigh badly injured as a splinter had run through itwas
undressed.left alone, helpless
c. doesnt reveal her worry and anxiety to her motherbids her goodbye with See you soon,
Amma and smiled
d. pedantic rows sanitary trees, planned buildings, organized structure, picture perfect, look
alike(slants), reflecting mechanical robotic lifestyle and layout, absence of instinctive sounds
(scream and shattered glass) personifies structures mock the dent in her car. (any three)
Q11.a.Hamilton Cade believed in using flash cards and pictures to teach simple
words.was keen to teach Freddie to read and writefelt that it was important for him to learn
them to face the real world.. Carter on the other hand taught Freddie how to use a jack, move a
screwdriver, make a small house, read with a helper and write simple words.. Carter believed
in teaching through activities in a fun-filled way.. also brings his nephew, Joey, to Putnams
estate so that Freddie gets a chance to interact with another boy of his age.
4
Or
b. They have a villa at New Hampsted, possess a car, radiogram, refrigerator, piano, furniture and
other luxuriesbut everything has been bought on installment basiscarthey say that they
possess only a steering wheel, one of the tyres and two cylinders.similarly furniture, one
leg.. ironical that the total amount of installments is more than the income and in order to pay
for the extra amount, another loan has been taken.even the child that they
possess.installment basisso they are not the owners of anything in their house.
4
Q12. ANY TWO
2x3=6
a.realized that he was an unwelcomed guest.cramped atmosphere of neglectbackward boy at
school..seeing the boys out at play, his heart ached deeply.used to recall the days spent in
the company of his friendsfelt lonelywanted to go back to his hometown.
b. Message of creationshow how people of different races, religion and languages can live
peacefully together.we are blessed with something unique that we need to pass on through our
deeds and efforts.
c. The blind narrator began to guess what kind of hair the girl had.wondered if she wore her
hair in a bun, or if it was plaited..hanging loose over her shoulders or was it cut very
short.had developed some strange interest in the girlwanted to complete the mental picture

Q13. Any one

6x1 = 6
a. Today, while crossing the pontoon bridgeheard the conversation between a soldier and an
old manhe had travelled 12 kms from San Carlosdusty clothes, dusty face.was worried
about his animals.the soldier tried to convince him to move to a safer place, but he refused
he seemed too tired to movedisoriented, distraught.ironical to note that under the care of the
old man, various animals could live in harmony with each other, but two armies cannotalso old
man was worried for the life of his animals whereas lives of thousands of people are sacrificed in
a waranimals stand better chance of escape as compared to humansEaster Sunday, a day of
hope, contrary to the plight of refugees.
Or
b. today an ox entered my gardena huge mottled bruteI ran to my neighbour Eshleys
placea cattle painterI thought he would have some experience of how to handle ithe
didnt seem interested.kept on asking irrelevant questions.finally on insisting came to my
housesaw the oxmade noises, flung a pea-stickdid not act accordinglyannoyed me
immensely by making the ox enter my drawing roomI dont like indiscipline in my house.I
commented satiricallytook it seriously and brought easel and brushesI tried to interrupt.he
argued with mepainted the ox in my morning room am really annoyed