Svyasa University, Bangalore 2009 Post Graduate Diploma Journalism (Oriya) INDIAN SCHOOL CERTIFICATE BOARD ISC Class XII - Question Paper

INDIAN SCHOOL CERTIFICATE BOARD exam
isc 2009 Class XII ques. Paper
ENGLISH
Paper 1
(Two and a half hours)

ques. 1

Write a composition (in approximately 450-500 words) on any 1 of the following:subjects:
(You are reminded that you will be rewarded for orderly and coherent presentation of material, use of improper style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar.) [30]

(a) “We humans are a peaceful species at heart.” Explore this statement, giving your views.

(b) Rains, which bring the much needed relief from the sweltering heat, can also reason havoc in our lives. define how 2 days of incessant rain caused unlimited issues for the people in your town/city.

(c) Charity.

(d) Children today have become so engrossed in the ‘virtual’ world that they have lost touch with reality. Express your views on this topic.

(e) ‘First impressions are not always the best’. Write for or against this proposition.

(f) Write an original short story which has for its beginning 1 of the following:
(i) At 1st glance he seemed a friendly sort of person, yet there was something….
(ii) As soon as I saw his face, I could tell that he had important news. Without pausing to greet me, he…..

ques. two [20]

Your school had organized an inter-school cultural or literary festival. As 1 of the organizers of the festival, write a report for your school magazine in not more than 200 words, using the notes provided beneath as a guideline. You may include other relevant details:
Date and venue – purpose of the festival – schools invited – budget – events – chief guest – inauguration – standard of performances – awards won – closing ceremony – experiences gained.

ques. 3

(a) In every of the subsequent items, sentence A is complete, while B is not. Complete sentence B, making it as similar in meaning as possible to sentence A. Write down sentence B in every case. [5]

Example : (0)(A) My daughter is too naughty to be taken on the picnic.
(B) My daughter is so …………………

(1) (A) : As soon as the vacation begins, Mr. Chips leaves for the hills.
(B) : No sooner …………………

No sooner does the vacation start than Mr.Chips leaves for the hills.

(2) (A) : He has his faults, all the identical he is a likeable man.
(B) : Notwithstanding …………………

(3) (A) : The Headmaster stated to me, “I will deal with you tomorrow.”
(B) : The Headmaster told …………………

(4) (A) : Maya’s attitude to her sister has always puzzled me.

Earning:   Approval pending.