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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 English Term 2 Set 5 with Solutions
Time Allowed: 2 Hours
Maximum Marks: 40
General Instructions:
- The Question Paper contains THREE sections-READING, WRITING and LITERATURE.
- Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section – A
Reading (14 Marks)
Question 1.
Read the passage given below:
The Future of Tourism
Deep in the heart of summer and a dystopian present, if there’s one desire that people share with each other now, it is to escape. If you are lucky enough to be able to take a vacation sometimes – and haven’t yet this year – it’s best to get to it while you still can, because tomorrow’s vacation, predictably, is going to be complicated.
5. As we head into the future, artificial intelligence will grow even better at predicting exactly what sort of holidays we’d like, based on our taste, and packaging the whole experience for us. So, expect those decisions to take far less time. Within a couple of decades, we’ll just be telling our digital assistants our travel dates and companions, letting them handle the rest. It won’t all be perfectly predictable though.
10. Climate change will mean that many summer destinations will become less idyllic, leading to tourism switching to new places. The deepening climate crisis will also lead to various regions becoming more dangerous in terms of hurricanes and tsunami risks. Heading further into the future, we are also going to see a few travel experiences disappear because of the damage we are doing to the environment. Visit coral reef and go on a safari as soon as
15. possible – if those are on your bucket list – those plants and animals might not be there for much longer. New experiences will arrive, on the other hand – giant malls in the Middle East are already providing experiences from skiing to diving indoors.
20. Another inevitable prospect is regulation. Most major tourist hubs are already groaning under the influx of thousands of holidaymakers, so expect higher tourist taxes, or even limits on the number of tourists allowed. After all, we live in a time where even Mount Everest is overcrowded with tourists! There’s also likely to be political instability worldwide, of course, but you will have to look beyond travel. A! will keep track of that. Plane travel might not get significantly faster, but airlines will deploy lower- carbon-
25. footprint technology, airport check-ins will turn biometric to more invasive, but more efficient, they’ll claim – and luggage will get smarter and more difficult to lose despite airlines’ best efforts. You will have more stay options- post-Airbnb home-renting experiences, social travel companies and new tools for interfacing between tourists and locals.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer ANY EIGHT questions from the nine given below. (1 x 8)
(A) Cite a point in evidence, from the text, to suggest the writer’s view of limiting the number of visitors to famous tourist places will occur in future. (1)
(B) State any one reason of visiting safari and coral reefs as soon as possible that is evident from lines 10-18. (1)
(C) The writer thinks that in future ‘digital assistants’ will plan our travels. Why does he think that? (1)
(D) What might be the writer’s intention behind suggesting people to take vacations as soon as they can? (1)
(E) Rewrite the given sentence by replacing the underlined phrase with another one, from lines 16-24. (1)
The entrance examination of NEET is an unavoidable aspect in the journey of becoming a doctor.
(F) What does the use of the phrase ‘it is to escape’ suggest in the context of the writer’s viewpoint about the holidays? (1)
(G) Select a suitable phrase from lines 15-25 to complete the following sentence appropriately. As soon as the mall announced black sale, it went of shoppers. (1)
(H) The vacation in the future will be ‘complicated’. What will complicate the vacations? (1)
(I) Analyse the writer’s motive of writing the context from the tourism point of view. (1)
Answer:
(a) In the passage, the writer says that today, even Mount Everest that is so difficult to climb or even visit, is full of tourists. This increases the possibility of limiting the number of visitors to famous tourist places in future.
(B) The reason why writer suggests visiting the safari or coral reefs is the possible future climate change that will vanish the precious flora and fauna from the world.
(C) The way the artificial intelligence is devel¬oping in the current time, the writer thinks that within a couple of decades, the digital assistant will be there to handle or travel plans.
(D) The writer, through his suggestions, wants people to become aware of the deadly environmental changes that are about to happen in the near future.
(E) Inevitable prospect.
(F) The writer, through the given phrase, means to say that the biggest desire of people in today’s hopeless time, is to get away from their busy world and go on holidays.
(G) under the influx
(H) The dreadful climate changes and the possible environmental changes will complicate the vacations in the future.
(I) The writer wants to give an eye-opener regarding the changes in the nature that will soon occur. The writer opted for tourism point of view in order to grab the interest of the readers and make them realize the problem via it.
Question 2.
Read the passage given below:
Quitting smoking is extremely important – the, biggest reason is that smoking affects nearly every organ of your body. But now, you have an even more immediate reason to kick the habit – COVID-19. While the novel Coronavirus can infect anyone, smokers, in particular, are more prone to fall victim to it. It causes extensive damage to various vital organs and systems of the human body. However, the lungs continue
5. to remain one of the most affected organs. In smokers, the lung function is already impaired, which makes it more difficult for the body to fight off the coronaviruses. Also, as per the newspaper reports “the act of smoking involves contact of fingers and lips and sharing of smoking products, which facilitates the transmission of the virus. So, even those who smoke sparingly are at risk of contracting COVID-19:
10. While it’s crucial that everyone is saved from contracting Covid-19 in the first place, it’s equally important that we do all we cah to keep our lungs healthy in order to avoid the worst effects of the pandemic. For smokers, quitting smoking is an important part of this effort. Once you quit smoking, your body begins to repair the damage, and over time, the risk of life-threatening health problems attacking you reduces dramatically.
15. However, for best results, this should be done in a safe and effective manner. For this, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) have recommended using proven interventions such as Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). To help smokers quit using the Nicotine Replacement Therapy, over-the-counter NRTs are easily available. And in India, Nicotex is one of the biggest brands in this category.
20. Cigarette smoking and Covid-19 may be a deadly combination. In smokers, the above- mentioned health problems, coupled with COVID-19, may result in more serious health outcomes. The lung function in smokers is already impaired, and so, as a lung infection, Covid-19 aggressively attacks their lungs, making the situation worse or even resulting in a fatality.
25. As per WHO, “compared to non-smokers, patients who are smokers tend to need more intensive care and ventilation”. Also, fatality rates due to COVID-19 are higher amongst people with chronic respiratory disease. (Source: The Economic Times)
30. A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate whether the rate of daily smokers in patients with COVID-19 was different to that in the French population. The participants were COVID-19-infected in- and outpatients in a large French university hospital between February 28, 2020 and March 30, 2020 for outpatients and from March 23, till April 9, 2020 for inpatients. The participants were interviewed on their smoking status, use of cigarette and nicotinic substitutes.
35. The findings of the study revealed that the inpatient group was composed of340 patients, median age 66years: 203 men (59.7%, median age 66 years) and 137 women (40.3%, median age 66 years), with a rate of daily smokers of 4.1% 095% [2.3 – 6.9] (5.4% of men and 2.2% of women). The outpatient group was composed of 139 patients, median age 44 years: 62 men (44.6%, median age 43 years, and 77 women (55.4 %, median age 44 years).
The daily smokers’ rate was 6.1 % 095% [2.7 11.6] (5.1% of men and 6.8 % of women). In the French population, the daily smokers’ rate was – 25.4% (28.2% of men and 22.9% of women).
Table 1-Clinical Characteristics and Smoking Habits of COVID-19 Patients
40. The rate of daily smokers was significantly lower in COVID-19 patients, as compared to that in the French general population after standardization by age and sex. The cross – sectional study in both COVID-19 out- and inpatients shows that daily smokers rate in patients with symptomatic COVID-19 is lower as compared to the general population.
On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY SIX questions from the seven given below. (1 x 6)
(A) What does the researcher mean by saying ‘smokers being more prone to fall victim to novel corona virus’. (1)
(B) The writer thinks that smokers should quit smoking ‘safely and effectively. Why does he think that it should be ‘safe and effective? (1)
(C) With reference to the table, write one conclusion about inpatients with high blood pressure. (1)
(D) What can be concluded by the ‘current active/occasional smoker’ with reference to the table? (1)
(E) It is easier for virus to spread amongst smokers. Substantiate. (1)
(F) Why is smoking and COVID called as ‘deadly combination’? (1)
(G) Identify a word from lines 6-12 indicating an infrequent manner. (1)
Answer:
(A) By the given statement, the researcher mean that as the most affected organ by corona virus is the lung, smokers are more prone to fall victim to it as their lung system is already affected by smoking.
(B) The writer says that smokers should quit smoking ‘safely and effectively’ because when smokers quit directly without relying on any interventions, the chances of relapsing and ill health are higher.
(C) In the table, it is clear that the number of male inpatients with high blood pressure is more than the females.
(D) The ‘current active/occasional smoker’ clearly shows a tremendous difference in the number of smokers in males and females. A very high per cent of smokers belong to males.
(E) It is easier for virus to spread amongst smokers as they share the smokes with each other and the same come in contact with their lips, making them a weak target.
(F) As both the smoking and COVID affects the same vital organ of the body that is lungs, the combination of both smoking and COVID together is called deadly as it leads to fatalities together.
(G) Sparingly.
Section – B
Writing (8 Marks)
Question 3.
The Science Club of your school is organizing a NASA WORLD for the students to take a deep look at the scientific progress of humans. As the Secretary of the Club, draft an invitation to invite the famous Indian Scientist Sr. C.P. Pohai to be the Guest of Honour for the event. You are Shivam/ Shivangi Bhist. (3)
Answer:
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The Principal, Staff and the Students of RSVP |
Question 4.
You are Mandana/Mandeep from 21/3, Preet Vihar, Delhi. Write an application along with a bio-data in 120-150 words in response to the following advertisement in a local daily.
| Wanted an experienced Basketball coach having BPEd Degree for our school. Apply to the Principal, Holy Public School, Noida by 10th September, 20XX. |
OR
You are Rajesh Jha, the Sports Captain of your school G.D. Goenka. The annual sports were conducted last month. As the annual sports reporter, write a report in 120-150 words on the conduct of the same, covering all the details like chief guests, march past, activities, award ceremony, etc.
Answer:
21/3, Preet Vihar
Delhi
8th September, 20XX
The Principal
Holy Public School
Noida
Subject: Application for the post of basketball coach.
Sir/Ma’am,
In response to your advertisement in Deccan Herald, dated 6th September, 20XX, for the position of a Basketball coach for your school, I hereby offer my candidature for the same. I believe that my experience and background fit your requirements for the position.
I have a decade of wonderful experience as the Basketball coach for Bal Vidya Mandir, Noida. Apart from being a Basketball coach, I also run my training institute for Basketball enthusiasts. I am a Master degree in Physical Education. I can assure that I can work well with the students of your prestigious school.
You may call me for an interview on any date as per your convenience. I shall be able to join my duties at one month’s notice if appointed. As requested, I have enclosed my bio-data with this letter.
Yours sincerely.
Mandana/Mandeep
Enel.: Bio-data
Bio-Data
Father’s Name : Mr. Sanskrit Awasthi
Age : 43 years
Address : 21/3, Preet Vihar, Delhi
Habbies : PLaying, training, boxing, cricket
Languages Known : Hindi and English Indian
Educational Qualifications : Post Graduation in Physical Education(MPEd) from Ramjas College, Delhi Diploma in Basketball Training from FIT Academy, Gurgaon.
Experience : Basketball Coach in Bal Vidya Mandir, Noida for ten years
Expected Salary : 55,000 to be least
References :
(i) Mrs. Pooja Jha Singh (Director), FIT Academy, Gurgaon, 9897xxxxxx
(ii) Mr. Sneh Yadav (Senior Coach), Bal Vidya Mandir, Noida, 9234xxxxxx
Caution :
Students give general qualifications in the letter that doesn’t match with the asked one. Do invent the qualification details so as to match it with the asked requirement in the advertisement.
OR
13th Annual Sports Day
by Rajesh Jha, Sports Captain
G.D. Goeanka organized its 13th Annual Sports Day on 15th November, 20XX in its Goenka Sports Play area. Honorable Miss Manisha Jain, the winner of Tennis Championship 202XX was invited as the Chief Guest who was warmly welcomed by the Principal and the staff members.The event started with welcoming the eminent personalities, followed by the march past organised by the senior students of the schooL It also included various jumps, races and drills.
The winners were awarded the medals by the chief guest. After the award ceremony, Miss Manisha gave a speech wherein she congratulated the winners and encouraged the students to take up sports and make it their career options for the glory of the nation. The event was a huge success where students and parents felt delighted. After the event was over, Miss Manisha was surrounded by a multitude of students who waited for long to take autographs and pictures with her.
Section – C
Literature (18 Marks)
Question 5.
Answer ANY FIVE of the six questions given below, with in 40 words each. (2 x 5)
(A) How did the Champaran peasants react when they heard that a Mahatma had come to help them? (2)
(B) Crofter’s act surprised the peddler. Highlight the act of the crofter that is being talked about in the given statement with reference to the story ‘The Rattrap’.
You may begin your answer like this:
The peddler was a poor rattrap seller. Everybody treated him badly and looked upon him as….. (2)
(C) Explain the statement, ‘Therefore are we wreathing a flowery band to bind us to earth’. (2)
(D) Rationalize why Aunt Jennifer’s hands are ‘fluttering through her wool’ and she is finding the needle so hard to pull. (2)
(E) Why did Evans not take off his hat when Jackson ordered him to do so? (2)
(F) Jo wasn’t happy with Mommy Skunk hitting the wizard. Explain. (2)
Answer:
(A) When the peasants heard the news that Gandhiji had come to Champaran to help them getting justice, they got so happy and zealous to meet him. Many came on foot to meet him while many came by conveyance. The lawyers that were handling the matters of the peasants also came to brief Gandhiji regarding the agreement.
All these characteristics were in the contrast with Aunt Jennifer’s characteristics. The poet, through the selection of tigers on the panel, might have suggested the inner suppressed desires of the aunt to be fierce and fearless like tigers. She would have wanted to roam around independently and bravely like tigers, without having to fear her husband and her responsibilities towards her home.
(B) The peddler was a poor rattrap seller. Everybody treated him badly and looked upon him as an unacceptable human being. No one has ever treated him with kindness and compassion and so, he had lost faith in humanity. But when he knocked at the crofter’s door, he was surprised to receive the warm welcome and the generous hospitability shown by the crofter to him.
(C) The given statement suggests that when we pluck fresh flowers to make a garland, it makes us come closer to nature and its beauty. The garland of flowers binds us together with the earth and its bounties.
(D) The given phrase is used by the poet in both literal and metaphorical sense. Literally, as Aunt Jennifer for has grown old and weak, she doesn’t have enough strength to pull through the needle. Metaphorically, her nervousness and fright from her household circumstances has made it difficult for her to pull throw the needle.
(E) Evans did not take off his hat when the senior prison guard, Mr Jackson ordered him to do so. This was because it was a part of Evans escape plan. He wanted to disguise himself as McLeery for which he had to fold his hair short with the help of pins. Thus, he had to hide his head inside his cap.
(F) Jo wasn’t happy with Mommy Skunk hitting the wizard. She didn’t like the fact that mommy wanted the wizard to change the smell of roses back to his original bad smell According to Jo, mommy Skunk could not be justified in her act of hitting the wizard.
Question 6.
Answer ANY TWO of the following in about 120 words each. (4 x 2)
(A) Aunt Jennifer created animals that were so different from her own character. Expound with a rationale. Write your answer in about 120-150 words. (4)
(B) Gandhiji’s was not a loyalty to abstractions; it was a loyalty to living, human beings. Examine Gandhiji in the light of this statement in about 120-150 words. (4)
(C) The story, ‘Should Wizard Hit Mommy’ bear testimony to the fact that the frustrations faced by adults and their personal experiences often intrude upon their interaction with their children. Substantiate with reference to the text in about 120-150 words. (4)
Answer:
(A) Aunt Jennifer was a very timid and a weak character. She was an oppressed domestic housewife who was so frightened of her husband. She had no courage to take a stand for herself or her own happiness. Her character was totally different from the creatures of tigers which she embroided on the panel as tigers symbolize strength, courage, bravery, chivalry and fierceness.
All these characteristics were in the contrast with Aunt Jennifer’s characteristics. The poet, through the selection of tigers on the panel, might have suggested the inner suppressed desires of the aunt to be fierce and fearless like tigers. She would have wanted to roam around independently and bravely like tigers, without having to fear her husband and her responsibilities towards her home.
(B) When the case of Champaran was won by Gandhiji and the sharecroppers, the former decided ,o prolong his stay at Champaran. The reason behind this was that Gandhiji realized that the village needed a lot of developments to be done for the sake of people living there. Gandhiji took the initiative of eradicating the cultural and social backwardness of the place. He introduced primary school to educate the poor peasants and their children.
Gandhiji appealed to teachers, and many of his disciples, including his wife and son, to volunteer for the good work. Health conditions in the area were also miserable, so Gandhiji got a doctor to volunteer his services for six months in Champaran. Thus, Gandhiji’s loyalty was not to abstractions; his politics was always intertwined with the practical day-to-day problems of the millions.
(C) It is true that frustrations faced by adults and their personal experiences often intrude upon their interaction with their children. We can see this in the story ‘Should Wizard hit Mommy?’ that when Jo was not ready to accept Jack’s ending of the story, she started interrupting and asking questions that irritated Jack.
As a father himself, he couldn’t agree to what Jo was asking him to do with the story. Jo felt that the wizard should hit Mommy Skunk back as revenge. Bt Jack was frustrated as Mommy Skunk was a ‘mother’ and a mother could not be beaten for thinking good of her child.
Also, we noticed that Jack pondered over while telling Jo about Skunk’s bullying by his friends. He looked despaired. This shows that may be he himself faced some sort of bully in his childhood and his mother would have done the exact same thing that the Mommy Skunk did for her child. So, Jack might be recalling his own incidents while narrating the story and that is why he was getting frustrated on Jo for interrupting him continuously.