Kerala Plus Two English Model Question Paper 2
Time: 2 1/2 Hour
Cool off time: 15 Minutes
Maximum: 80 Score
(Qns. 1-3) Read the excerpt from the story ‘Amigo Brothers’ and answer the questions that follow.
Question 1.
Who are the champions referred to here?
Question 2.
Arm in arm the champions had already left the ring.”
(a) happiness
(b) friendship
(c) respect
(d) concern
Question 3.
Do you think that it is right on the part of the champions to leave the ring like that? What might have prompted them to do so?
Question 4.
In “Horegallu”, Sudha Murty speaks about a horegallu and its influence on the life of the villagers. Imagine that the Government decides to remove the horegallu as part of widening the road. In the light of this decision, the villagers assemble near the horegallu and speak the following words. Choose the appropriate adjective/adjective clause and fill in the blanks.
Good morning, friends. The authorities are going to take away our horegallu. This horegallu (a)…………………………… (looks good/carrying burden/ which can bear weight) is a part of our day-to-day life. Without it, our life will be as hard as (b)……………………. (trouble /lead/task). Masterji spends the evening with passersby who (c)………(used to listen to our worries/used to help us find a solution / used to share their worries with him.) He says that the horegallu is the most (d)…………. (essential/trivial/ avoidable) part of our village.
Question 5.
A notice prepared by the student leader of the NSS Unit of a school is given below. There are a few mistakes in it. Identify them and write the correct form as shown in the example.
Question 6.
You are Personnel Manager of Green Bio-Products Ltd., Sector 18, Industrial Area, Faridabad. You need an efficient P.A. /stenographer for your office. Write an advertisement of the ‘Situation Vacant’ column of a local daily.
Question 7.
Imagine that you are an M B A holder and you want to respond to this advertisement. Prepare the e-mail you would send to the Company.
Question 8.
Imagine that you are a graduate in Civil Engineering and would like to respond to them. following advertisement. Prepare an application letter to be sent there.
Question 9.
Suppose your application is considered positive and you are invited for an inter view. What kind of responses would you make for the following interview questions?
(Remember to use formal language and try to be honest in your answers.)
Interviewer: Why do you prefer to teach?
You:……………..
Interviewer: Do you have any teaching experiences?
You:………….
Interviewer: What do you think, is the most serious problem With education in rural areas?
You: ……………
Interviewer: If you were to change something about the current education system, what would that be?
You: ……………
Interviewer: How do you plan to create an impact in the society?
You: ………………
Question 10.
As part of Health Awareness Programme, a survey was conducted by +2 students of a few schools. The following information was obtained the average consumption of Fat, Carbohydrate, Protein, and Alcohol by individuals in Kerala.
| Years | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2008 |
| Fat | 33 gm | 41 gm | 52gm | 55gm |
| Carbohydrate | 35Qgm | 400gm | 600gm | 650gm |
| Protein | 47gm | 56gm | 56gm | 57gm |
| Alcohol | 30% | 35% | 40% | 46% |
| people | people | people | people |
Prepare a report to be presented before the medical board of Kerala. Write in 100 words.
Question 11.
Imagine that your school has won the ‘Nallapadam’ award given by Malayala Manorama for the initiatives taken by students to inculcate values like love, kindness, sharing mentality, environmental conservation etc. in the students. After having received the award as a representative of your school, you are expected to deliver an acceptance speech. Draft the speech you would deliver there.
Question 12.
The following is a passage from the text which a student has written down in his notebook. Rewrite the passage correcting the mistakes.
Won rehabilitated heroine addict described his sensory deprivation to me: looking out of the window he said, the sun is shining, the flowers are in bloom. I know these are signs of a good day, but pressing his chest, ‘I don’t feel it in hear’. I have scene addicts habitually press their fingers deep into there alms or legs as if to reassure themselves of three on reality. This craving for reassure themselves of there on reality. This craving for lost sensations explains in part the addicts need to continue to seek drug-induced sensations.
Question 13.
“The announcer turned to point to the winner and found himself alone. Arm in arm the champions had already left the ring.” The winner in the boxing competition left without receiving the prize. It is against the rules and regulations of a game. Do you agree to this opinion? Discuss the points for and against the notion.
Question 14.
Meenu has to speak in a debate supporting the motion that, the teaching profession is better than medical professionals.
Write out her speech is not more than 200 words.
Question 15.
Fill in the blank in the following passage choosing the right prepositions given in the box.
When a rickshaw puller approaches Sammaan, we first go……… (a) a verification process. The operator is then given training……… (b) basics etiquette and traffic rules. Then we approach the banks and help them get a loan………………. (c) a new rickshaw. Previously banks were reluctant to given loans………. (d) this section of the society.
Question 16.
Here is a notice put up on the notice board of a resident’s association requesting people to keep their area clean. There are a few mistakes in it. Correct.
Answers
Answer 1.
Antonio Cruz and Felix Vargas
Answer 2.
Friendship
Answer 3.
Yes. Values are more important as they prove that friendship is â better prize than the prize they would get.
Answer 4.
(a) which can bear weight
(b) lead
(c) used to share their worries with him
(d) essential
Answer 5.
(a) is visiting
(b) on
(c) Firstly of all/Firstly
(d) the.
Answer 6.
Answer 7.
To Info@scintilladigi.com
Cc satish9000006330@gmail.com
Subject: Application for the post of Marketing Manager
Dear Mr. Satish,
In response to your advertisement in ‘The Times of India’, I would like to apply for the post of Marketing manager in your Film Making Company. I have passed MBA with 92% marks from BITS Pilani, Hyderabad and have got an experience of two years with a leading pharmaceutical company in Goa.
If you need more information, you may contact me through the e-mail or phone number given below.
I am looking forward to hearing from you. Thanking you in anticipation,
Nitish Varma,
87/ E-Ghats Apartments,
‘Hyderabad.
Telephone No: xxxxx99666
NB: Resume and transcript attached.
Answer 8.
Ruth Silverstine,
Rua das Doze Casas,
3477000-123 Port Delna.
January 25, 2015
To
The Branch Manager,
Keith & Harren associates,
MT/ D-16. Essex Road.UK.
Sub: Application for the post of Civil Engineer.
Ref: Advertisement in The UK
Times dated 24th January 2015.
Dear Sir,
I would like to respond to your advertisement in the “The U K Times, for the vacancy of Civil Engineers to work in the UK.
I am 23 years old, a Portuguese citizen, and I have a degree in Civil Engineering from Oporto University. I believe that I have them. necessary credentials for the position you are offering. I speak English fluently as I studied English for eight years at the school. Besides, I also have the CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English), grade B. This is the first time I am applying for this kind of job, but I have worked at various levels in the construction industry after taking the degree in 2013.
As a person, I am hard-working, punctual, and responsible and I think I am able to communicate effectively with people.
It is my aspiration is to work for a company in the UK.
Thanking you in anticipation,
Yours faithfully,
Sd /-
Answer 9.
Interviewer: Why do you prefer to teach?
Your: I think, I can influence a lot of people by becoming a teacher.
Interviewer: Do you have any teaching experiences?
You: Yes I do. I have been working in a Chennai based school for the past three years.
Interviewer: What do you think, is the most serious problem with education in rural areas?
You: For me, the most serious problem with education in rural areas is the lack of accessibility to education.
Interviewer: If you were to change something about the current education system, what would that be?
You: I would love to eradicate the inequality that is found in the education sector. At least in the field of education, the gap between the rich and the poor should be bridged.
Interviewer: How do you plan to create an impact on society?
You: Every society is built on its citizens. I would like to create an impact on the society by contributing good, citizens to the development of our society.
Answer 10.
A detailed survey was conducted by +2 students of our school as part of the Health Awareness Programme. The information we got from this survey is shocking. The survey shows the average consumption of fat, Carbohydrate, Protein, and Alcohol by the individuals of Kerala. The consumption of fat contained food has a tremendous increase from 1990 to 2008. There is an average increase of 10 gms. The consumption of carbohydrates is also increasing radically. In 1980 it was 380gm whereas in 2008 it has reached up to 650 gm. The consumption of protein ranging from 47gm to 57gm. But when it reaches 2008 it becomes 57gm. In the case of the consumption of Alcohol the rate also. increasing. In 1980,30% of our total population used alcohol but in 2008 the consumption has reached up to 46%. The survey gives us a clear picture of the consumption of nutrients and alcohol.
Answer 11.
Honourable dignitaries on the dais, respected teachers, and my dear friends, “The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions.” Govt. HSS, Kallada gave its ears to these words of Chanakya, and the result we are reaping now. Nalla padam, the Lessons of goodness, a farsighted and innovative initiative of Malayala Manorama, paved the way for spreading the light of goodness around. Standing here, as a representative of the school, wearing the crown of recognition for teaching the society, the lessons of goodness, I feel extremely proud and honoured. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Malayala Manorama officials concerned, and all the generous teachers of our school ‘ who took efforts to teach us the lessons of good and helped us look at others and their needs. Govt. HSS, Kallada, is special for all of its students, for not making us bookworms but good citizens. The lessons of goodness, that it teaches its students as well as the society, are appreciable.
When ‘Snehaveedu’, one of our Nallapadam initiatives, provided shelter for three families, it was the expression of the goodwill of thousands of students. Every month the students of our school visit orphanages and old age homes with love, medicines, homemade food and a helping hand for our own siblings, parents and grandparents. Kitchen garden, Anti-drug campaign, palliative care and awareness programmes are some among the sincere efforts of our school. ‘Walk to goodness’- the motto of our Nallapadam inspires the people in the locality to do good as well. Govt. HSS, Kallada is successful in teaching children how to conquer the hearts of others through the words of love.
The Nallapadam Best school award has given in our hands more tools to toil for spreading the light of goodness. Today’s society is not devoid of scholars but it certainly lacks humans with humanity. It is this dilemma that Nallapadam and Malayala Manorama tackles. Today, we vow that we will continue to love and care others not only in our schooldays but throughout our life.
Dear friends, it is easy to look at ourselves and be happy but it is difficult to look at others and make them happy. Schools must teach the students to open their minds for the needs of others rather than narrow down to their own lives and betterments. Let such an ideal good society come through Nallapadam Thank you.
Answer 12.
One rehabilitated heroin addict described his sensory deprivation to me: looking out of the window he said, ‘The sun is shining, the flowers are in bloom. I know these are signs of a good day but; pressing his chest,
‘I don’t feel it in here. I have seen addicts habitually press their fingers deep into their arms or legs as if to reassure themselves of their own reality. This craving for lost sensations explains in part the addicts need to continue to seek drug-induced sensations.
Answer 13.
For:
- Every game has its own rules and contestants are supposed to abide by the rules.
- Rejecting the prize is equal to questioning the decision.
- A winner in a competition should accept the prize, or else what is a competition for?
- Disregarding the law means disrespecting and befooling the audience.
Against:
- It’s a person choice to accept or reject a reward.
- Receiving the prize isn’t everything. The competition is all about the attitude of people who compete.
- Prize doesn’t prove anything. One day can be good for one of the contestants, but the other day might prove wrong.
- Values are more important as they prove that friendship is a better prize than the prize they would get.
Answer 14.
Teaching Profession is better than the Medical Profession (by Meenu in favour of the motion) Respected teachers and dear friends, I stand before you to support that teaching profession is better than the medical profession. ‘You can be the candle that spreads its light and you can light up millions of tiny lamp as you pass through as a teacher Teaching has always been and continues to be a noble profession. Commercialisation has touched it but not seeped right through it.
The medical profession has been transformed today Doctors take the oath but a lap number seem to transform their conscience into a commercial money-spinning machine. Doctors, shop have mushroomed at every nook and corner in our cities. Teaching involves interactive sharing process which can transform the lives and outlook of an individual.
The destiny and character of many leading personalities have been shaped in the class values imbibed in the early impressionable years of life. If illiteracy is removed from our country a major problem for us will get solved. Even today an ordinary teacher has basic values and lives a simple life. Doctors, on the other hand, run after the luxuries of life. All in all, it can easily be said that teaching profession is better than the medical profession.
Answer 15.
When a rickshaw puller approaches Samman, we first go through a verification process. The operator is then given training on basic etiquette and traffic rules. Then we approach the banks and help them get a loan for a new rickshaw Previously banks were reluctant to give loans to this section of the society.
Answer 16.
Chikungunya has claimed many lives in different parts of Kerala. Chief causes for the epidemic are uncontrolled dumping of garbage in public places and stagnant water where the mosquitoes breed. A collective effort of all the people can bring the disease under control. I request all the residents to keep their surroundings clean.