🔹 A. Reading Comprehension
Passage 1
Education is the key to success. It develops confidence, improves knowledge,
and prepares people for future challenges. An educated society progresses faster
than an uneducated one.
Questions:
- What is the key to success?
- How does education help people?
- Why does an educated society progress faster?
- Find a word meaning "difficulties".
- Give a suitable title.
Passage 2
Trees are valuable natural resources. They provide oxygen, prevent soil erosion,
and help maintain ecological balance. Protecting forests is necessary for a healthy environment.
Questions:
- Why are trees important?
- What do trees provide?
- How do forests help the environment?
- Find a word meaning "protection".
- Suggest a suitable title.
🔹 B. Writing Skills
Q1. Write a notice about a Science Exhibition in your school.
Q2. Draft a notice regarding lost and found items.
Q3. Write an invitation for Annual Day Celebration.
Q4. Write a formal reply accepting an invitation.
Q5. Write a letter to the editor on traffic congestion.
Q6. Write a job application with resume.
Q7. Write an article on Digital Education.
Q8. Write an article on Environmental Protection.
Q9. Prepare a report on a Cultural Event.
Q10. Write a report on a Tree Plantation Drive.
🔹 C. Flamingo Important Questions
Q11. Why did M. Hamel call French the most beautiful language in the world? (The Last Lesson)
Q12. What does Lost Spring reveal about child labour?
Q13. Why did Gandhiji go to Champaran? (Indigo)
Q14. How did Douglas overcome his fear of water? (Deep Water)
Q15. What is the central idea of My Mother at Sixty-Six?
Q16. Explain the symbolism in Keeping Quiet.
Q17. What message does A Thing of Beauty convey?
Q18. What is the theme of Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers?
🔹 D. Vistas Important Questions
Q19. Why was Charley fascinated by the Third Level?
Q20. Describe the character of Dr. Sadao. (The Enemy)
Q21. What lesson does The Tiger King teach us?
Q22. Explain the significance of Journey to the End of the Earth.
Q23. What message is conveyed through On the Face of It?
🔹 E. Extract Based Questions
Q24. Read the extract from The Last Lesson and answer the questions.
Q25. Read the extract from Keeping Quiet and answer the questions.
Q26. Read the extract from Deep Water and answer the questions.
Q27. Read the extract from Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers and answer the questions.
🔹 F. Long Answer Questions
Q28. Compare Franz and M. Hamel in The Last Lesson.
Q29. Discuss the role of determination in Deep Water.
Q30. Explain how literature reflects social realities with examples from Flamingo and Vistas.
