CBSE Class-10 Question Papers for IOP/Comptt Examination 2017 : Delhi Scheme, English (Communicative)
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CBSE Class-10 Question Papers for IOP/Comptt Examination 2017 :
Delhi Scheme, English (Communicative)
CBSE Class-10 Question Papers for IOP/Cmptt Examination : English (Communicative)
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II
ENGLISH
(Communicative)
Time allowed : 3 hours
Maximum Marks : 70
Section – A
(Reading)
1. Read the passage given below : 8
India is on the path of greatness. But where will this greatness come from ? Is it only the government of a country that can lead it to greatness ? Is it only the political leaders that can shape the future of a nation ? No. The true greatness of any nation lies
in its people. There is capability for greatness in every citizen of the land. For the true owners of our nation are its citizens. The Government is only the guardian of the nation and is ready to serve the people of the country. This is what a true democracy should be like. However, for a true democracy to succeed the citizens have to play a larger role and fulfill their duties towards the nation.
The most famous line from the US President John F Kennedy’s inaugural address is, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” What is this but a call for citizens to rise to the occasion and do their duty ?
In a true democracy, people get the leaders they deserve. If we simply sit in our drawing rooms and debate the quality of leadership this country has, we will achieve nothing. We have to play an active role in creating a new type of leadership because it
is we, the people, who own the nation.
We can achieve this kind of leadership firstly by educating the youth of the country which is of supreme importance. Second, parents need to teach their children the importance of obeying laws. Children need to learn and be encouraged to express their
talents and skills and consider themselves as the real strength of their nation. We need to encourage new ideas and creativity.
Whether you start a small business, write an article, teach a child, shop at local stores, not pollute your environment, participate in cleanliness drives, create a work of art, volunteer for some social cause or another similar effort, you are performing your duty as a citizen. You are contributing to the consciousness of the community development and this will begin the process of change. Considering that most young people spend most of their time at school or at work, it is also important for teachers and employers to inculcate a sense of duty in the hearts and minds of young people.
Answer the following questions briefly : 1 x 8 = 8
(a) Where does the true greatness of any nation lie ?
(b) What is the role of the government ?
(c) What did the US President say in his inaugural address ?
(d) How can a true democracy develop ?
(e) How can we achieve good leadership ?
(f) How can children consider themselves as the real strength of their nation ?
(g) When do you perform your duty as a citizen ? Mention any two activities.
(h) Who should inculcate a sense of duty in the children ?
2. Read the passage given below : 12
Millions of tons of small waste from plastic bags, bottles and clothes in the world’s oceans present a serious threat to human health and marine environment. This is the stark warning issued by the U.N. in a report on the most dangerous environmental
problems facing the world today. Global plastic production has increased considerably in recent years, nearly by 38%. A poor waste management means when we have finished with our takeaway containers, cigarette butts and party balloons, they are worn down into trillions of even smaller particles by the waves. Therefore, there is a growing presence of these micro plastics in the world’s oceans.
It was estimated in 2010 that millions of tons of plastic was washed into the seas and has since shown up in the stomachs of whales, plankton and other marine life. Richard Thompson, professor of marine biology has said that in laboratory experiments there is proof that micro plastic can cause harm to organisms.
More than a quarter of all fish now contain plastic, according to a recent study which analysed the guts of fish sold in California.
Scientists fear that chemicals in plastics and also chemicals which attach themselves to plastic in natural environment could cause poisoning and many disorders in marine life if consumed in huge quantities. Even humans could be adversely affected by the plastic. People could even be breathing in plastic micro particles suspended in the air with the risk of harmful effect on the lungs similar to car fumes. Boyance Slat, a Dutch student has developed a technology that could sift dangerous
plastic particles out of the ocean and sell them for profit or re-cycling. Richard Thompson recommended that people avoid using products with micro beads and to make sure they dispose of all plastic products in an appropriate way by re-cycling if
possible.
(2.1) Answer the following questions briefly : 2 × 4 = 8
(a) What is the warning issued by the U.N. ?
(b) What do the scientists fear ?
(c) What is the single most harmful effect of plastic micro particles on humans ?
(d) What is Richard Thompson’s advice ?
(2.2) Identify the meaning of each of the words given below with the help of options that follow : 1 × 4 = 4
(e) Stark (i) serious (ii) violent (iii) unpleasant (iv) angry
(f) Huge (i) impressive (ii) large (iii) constant (iv) standard
(g) Micro (i) mechanical (ii) dangerous (iii) very small (iv) tough
(h) Adversely (i) negatively (ii) clearly (iii) poorly (iv) surely
