CBSE Class 12 English (Core) 2023 — Set 1/3/1

Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below: (A) The local branch of the British Council has agreed to hold a workshop in your school. Draft a notice in 50 words inviting students to give their names for participation. Mention relevant details of day, date, time and venue. You are Sohail/Suhina, President of the Literary Society of Rise Public School. OR (B) You are Rehan/Reshma, President of the Cultural Society of your school which is organizing a lecture cum demonstration on Kathak dance by the renowned dancer Jaya Sharma. Draft a notice in 50 words informing students of the same. The event will be followed by an interaction with the artist. Mention day, date, time and venue.

Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below: (A) Your school has scheduled the inauguration of the newly constructed Science Block. As teacher incharge of the Science Club, draft an invitation in 50 words inviting parents and other guests to attend the ceremony. Mention day, date, time and venue. You are Rahul/Rohini. OR (B) You have been invited by the Economics Society of Flora Public School for a talk. Due to sudden illness, you are unable to attend the event. Write a letter in 50 words expressing your inability to attend the programme. Mention day, date, time and venue. You are Dr. Rao.

Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below: (A) Situation Vacant advertisement: Reputed Manufacturing Company needs a Receptionist for its Front Office. Eligibility — Graduate, fluent in both English and Hindi, good interpersonal skills, competency in basic computer skills, minimum 2 years experience. Apply — SitaraManufacturers@sm.in. Write a letter of application with detailed biodata in 120–150 words in response to the above advertisement. You are Shaila/Samson. OR (B) You see the poster 'Drive Carefully — Safety Is In Your Hand: Wear Seat Belts, Follow Traffic Rules, No Mobile While Driving, Follow Speed Limit' (Issued by Delhi Police) pasted on the walls and traffic lights. In spite of this warning, people drive rashly. Write a letter in 120–150 words to the editor of a newspaper drawing attention of the public to the frequent road accidents due to negligent and rash driving. Make suitable suggestions to minimise such mishaps. You are Bela/Pankaj. You may use the cues given above.

Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below: (A) Write a report in 120–150 words based on the given inputs about 'Environment Week' (activities: Tree Plantation Drive, Poster Making Competition, Interaction with Environmentalists, Panel Discussion, Clean Your Campus), to be published in your school magazine. You are Ramta/Ravi, Student Editor. Mention day, date, time and venue. OR (B) The Resident Welfare Society in your colony has put up a poster 'Lead a Productive Life — Volunteer' (spend time with senior citizens, keep surroundings clean, support the 'Each One Teach One' programme, build books/clothes banks for the needy, share celebratory moments). Write an article in 120–150 words to be published in the neighbourhood weekly on the need to inculcate a spirit of volunteerism among people. Mention simple ways in which the ordinary citizens can contribute and benefit from it. You are Raghav/Rita.

Significance of counting up to twelve is (a) it is time to start the race. (b) it is symbolic of life. (c) it is a measure of time. (d) that time does not wait for anyone. (Keeping Quiet)

Excessive activity would create an atmosphere of (a) productivity. (b) mechanisation. (c) confusion. (d) competition. (Keeping Quiet)

The poet would want to create all of the following EXCEPT (a) a peaceful environment. (b) a harmonious world. (c) an atmosphere for introspection. (d) a world full of hustle and bustle. (Keeping Quiet)

Complete the following analogy correctly: face of the Earth : _____ : : sudden strangeness : alliteration (Keeping Quiet)

On the basis of the extract, study the two statements, I and II given below: I. People must keep silent at twelve everyday. II. Introspection will lead to peaceful coexistence. Choose the most appropriate option: (a) I is false, but II is true (b) Both I and II are false (c) Both I and II are true (d) I is true, but II is false (Keeping Quiet)

The poet looks out of the car because _____. (My Mother at Sixty-six)

The phrase 'she realised with pain' suggests the poet's (a) anxiety of missing the flight. (b) fear of losing her mother. (c) fear of illness. (d) anxiety of taking her mother on the flight. (My Mother at Sixty-six)

On the basis of the extract, study the two statements, I and II given below: I. The poet was in a hurry to reach the airport. II. The poet did not want to think about her mother growing old and infirm. Choose the most appropriate option: (a) I is correct, but II is incorrect (b) Both I and II are correct (c) Both I and II are incorrect (d) II is correct, but I is incorrect (My Mother at Sixty-six)

Seeing the messenger, Hana was apprehensive of _____. (The Enemy)

The summons for Dr. Sadao were because (a) the servants had reported. (b) there was a medical emergency. (c) the General wanted to express his admiration. (d) the prisoner of war had escaped. (The Enemy)

Which of the following summarizes Hana's reason for resting momentarily? (a) Her physical exhaustion (b) Her fear (c) Her infirmity (d) Her sadness (The Enemy)

Complete the analogy correctly with a word from the extract. asleep : awake : : rejuvenated : ____ (The Enemy)

In the above extract, what best summarizes Mr. Lamb's attitude towards growing weeds? (a) a celebration of life (b) an acceptance of his poverty (c) a manifestation of his loneliness (d) an example of his gardening skills (On the Face of It)

Which of the following best describes Derry? (a) bitter (b) confused (c) defiant (d) snobbish (On the Face of It)

Mr. Lamb brings out the contrast between flowers and weeds in order to (a) explain weeds are important in a garden. (b) demonstrate that weeds have medicinal values. (c) emphasize the specific purpose of each. (d) illustrate that there should be no distinction. (On the Face of It)

Kipling viewed interviews with (a) compassion. (b) condemnation. (c) reconciliation. (d) gratitude. (The Interview)

Kipling assaulted _____ with an interview. (a) H.G. Wells (b) Joseph Stalin (c) T.S. Eliot (d) Mark Twain (The Interview)

Complete the analogy with a word from the extract: attack : assault : : committed : ____ (The Interview)

Kipling considered an interview a crime because it is (a) illegal. (b) an offence against his person. (c) an act of espionage. (d) a waste of time. (The Interview)

Kipling violated his own observation on interviewing by _____. (The Interview)

Choose the appropriate option with reference to the extract. The audience were 'dazed' because (a) they were not accustomed to listening to poetry. (b) they had never before seen an Englishman. (c) they failed to comprehend what the poet was speaking. (d) they were already bored. (Poets and Pancakes)

Complete the sentence with reference to the extract: The English poet was _____ when he was addressing the dazed audience. (Poets and Pancakes)

Where did the talk take place? Choose the correct option. (a) The Main Mall (b) Story Writing Department (c) Film studio (d) office (Poets and Pancakes)

Complete the analogy with a word from the extract: noisy : silent : : assembled : ____ (Poets and Pancakes)

Why did Gandhi agree to a settlement of twenty-five percent refund to the peasants? (Indigo)

What made the ironmaster invite the peddler to his house?

What was the expectation of the people who had set up the roadside stand?

Why did Aunt Jennifer create tigers so different from her own character?

Why can the bangle-makers not organise themselves into a cooperative? (Lost Spring)

Why did Douglas decide to go to the YMCA pool to learn swimming? (Deep Water)

What were the author's feelings on setting foot in Antarctica? (Journey to the end of the Earth)

What impression do you form of Dr. Sadao?

What does Zitkala-Sa mean by 'eating by formula'?

Fantasising and unrealistic dreams sometimes lead to disappointment and disillusionment. Discuss this with reference to the story 'Going Places'.

Firozabad presents a strange paradox — the beauty of the glass bangles and the misery of the people who make bangles. Discuss.

Describe briefly the Third Level. How did it differ from the Second Level?

What was the Tiger King's mission and what were the obstacles in the fulfilment of his mission? (The Tiger King)