class 11 com english questin final 2080

 NEB EXAMINATION -2080

Grade : 11      Subject: Compulsory English                F.M. 75

Time: 3 hours

Candidates are required to give their answer in their own words as far as practicable the figures on the right side indicates full marks.

1.      Read the following text and do the tasks.                                     15

Soil is your garden's natural growing medium so it's vital for the hearth and successful growth of your plants and crops that you keep it well maintained. Soil is basically rock that's been ground down by the effects of the weather over a long period of time and made fertile by decayed organic matter (derived from dead insects and leaves). There are hundreds of different soil types but they can broadly be classified as sandy, loamy, clay, referring to their basic texture. It is the texture that affects the drainage aeration and nutrient content of the soil and you may have to take steps to improve on this in certain types of soil. Take a handful of soil and run a small amount between your forefingers and thumb. Although all soil contains varying proportion of sand , silt and clay, your reading will be able to tell the difference between the main types.

Sandy soil feels gritty when dry and even its wet particles will not stick together. Loamy on the other hand can be modified in the hand when moist, but aren't at all sticky and gritty and are fairly loose when dry. Clay soil is sticky and smooth when wet but becomes polished when rubbed and baked hard when dry. A loamy soil is a well-balanced amalgamation of sand, silt and clay which combined excellent drainage with sufficient moisture retention to assure good growing conditions for most plants.  It is fairly easy to look after although loamy soil do benefit from regular applications of well-rotted organic matter to prevent getting tightly packed. The particle consistency of sandy soil doesn't  hold water well with the result that plant foods are often taken away by rain before they can do any good. Again well rotted organic matter can be added to bind the soil particles together. Clay soil is most difficult to work usually becoming waterlogged, so they are virtually impossible to dig. Artificial drainage will probably be the first step in improving the texture of the soil and various additives will break down the structure to make. Use of  its excellent food stocks. There are various methods of improving your soil texture. Essentially this requires regular application of a well-rotted organic substance called human which is obtained from  deca  to yed plant and animal matter (manure, compact, and seaweed each provides ample sources) . the presence of chalk in soil can also affect the growth of plants. Some prefer slightly acid (chalk-free) soils, while other grow more successfully in alkaline , chalky soils. Most fruits and vegetables however grow better in neutral soil . although benefitting the soil in some ways , compost manure and fertilizers can actually add to its acidity as organism break them down. Over acid soils can be treated with application of lime either hydrated (slaked) lime or ground limestone is your best choice.

To apply lime , sprinkle it on the broken to soil and mix it lightly but doesn't dig in, leave to wash down by rain. Apply lime every other year if needed.

A.    Answer the following questions by choosing the most appropriate option.       5x1=5

i.                    We should keep soil well-maintained as…….

a.       It absorbs and retains water.

b.      It responds to the effect of weather.

c.       It raises water table.

d.      It is the garden's natural growing medium.

ii.               Soil is divided into various types on the basis of ……..

a.       Colour

b.      Drainage

c.       Texture

d.      Aeration

iii.             Loamy soil is the best for plant growth because…….

a.       It is well-balanced mixture of sand, silt and clay.

b.      It has weak drainage and retention.

c.       Its texture responds slowly to decayed organic matter.

d.      It gets tightly packed unless looked after well.

iv.             Clay soil are the most different to work as……..

a.       Clay soil don't hold water well.

b.      Clay soil usually become waterlogged.

c.       Clay soil particles are not held together.

d.      Clay require natural drainage and addictives.

v.               Soil must be tested before growing fruits and vegetables because….

a.       They need alkaline soil.

b.      They prefer slightly acidic soil.

c.       They grow better in neutral soil.

d.      They flourish in over-acidic soil.

 

B.     Complete the following sentences (not more than four words)    5x1=5

a.       Soil is …….. due to decayed matter.

b.      Soil is the texture that ……..nutrient content of the soil.

c.       Soil contain ……that differentiate the types.

d.      …….doesn't hold the water.

e.       Presence of …….affect the growth of plants.

C.    Answer the following questions. 5x1=5

a.       Which soil is the best for plant growth? Why?

b.      What do you know about clay soil?

c.       Why should soil be tested before growing fruits and vegetables?

d.      How can texture of soil be improved?

e.       Give suitable title for this passage.

2.      Write short answer to the following questions.       2x5=10

a.       What is the relationship between the portrait painter and its subject? (The Oval Portrait)

b.      Why did Jonathan think of himself as extraordinarily lucky? (Civil peace)

OR

Who is the speaker in the poem? And what is the message of the poem? (Corona Says)

c.       According to Lapena , what is  the importance of the oral tradition? (Sharing Tradition)

d.      Why did Wasserkopf demand a refund of his tuition fee from the school? (Refund)

OR

How does the writer distinguish between a peaceful age and a heroic age? ( What I Require from Life)

e.       What is the speaker's attitude towards war? ( The Gift in Wartime)

3.      Write long answer to the following questions in about 150 words each.      5x2=10

a.       What are the different stages of  human life according to Shakespeare? (All the World's a Stage)

OR

Two Little Soldiers can be viewed as a series of dramatic scenes. Discuss.

b.      Describe Aksionov's character.(God Sees the Truth but Waits)

 

 

4.      Write a couple of paragraph on' Benefits of Physical Exercise  '.       7 

5.      Write a job application for the post of lower secondary level English teacher supposing you are Punam Khatiwada from Jhapa.        8

6.      Write a couple of paragraphs on Cyber bullying explaining its effect and measures to prevent it.                                 10

7.      Do as indicated in brackets and rewrite the sentence.    10x1=10

a.       It was raining very ……..(heavy, heavily). (Choose the best option.)

b.      He …..(be) too busy in the office yesterday. (put the verb in correct form)

c.       Are the news on at five or six? (correct the sentence)

d.      Look ! that man tries to open the door of her car. (correct the underlined verb in correct form)

e.       It …….. be Hari's car. I saw him driving the car yesterday. (put the correct modal verb in the blank to complete the sentence)

f.       That is the house ………….I was born. (Complete the sentence with correct relative pronoun.)

g.      (despite/because/although) it rained all day, we enjoyed the picnic very much) (complete the sentence with correct conjunction)

h.      The smoke from the fire went …….. into the sky.(use the correct preposition)

i.        Have you been to Janakpur? ( use ever in proper place)

j.        The Sun ……(rise) in the east. (write in correct tense)

8.      Do as instructed.         5x1=5

a.       Arrange the following words in  alphabetical order in dictionary. (boy, bus, bush,brush,boss)

b.      Classify the underlined words into different word class.

I have never been to Japan.

c.       Change the following into indirect speech.

They asked me," Did you enjoy the food?"

d.      Change the following sentence into passive.

Police protect the town.

e.       Choose the opposite of the word 'disappointment'.

A      clever              B Calmly      C Happiness

 

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 PRE-TEST EXAMINATION-2080

GRADE XII

Compulsory English

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

                                                             Full Marks: 75

1. Read the following text about a fitness activity and complete the tasks that follow.      15

You want to be healthy. You know, you need to exercise more. But if you are not ready to grunt through an hour of kick-boxing, don't despair. There is a growing agreement among exercise researchers that the intense physical activities offered by most health clubs are not the only–or even the preferable–path to better health. Indeed, the best thing for most of us may be to just walk.

Yes, walk. At a reasonable vigorous clip (five to six km/h) for half an hour or so, may be five or six times a week. You may not feel the benefits all at once, but the evidence suggests that over the long term, a regular walking routine can do a world of preventive good.

Walking, in fact, may be the perfect exercise. For starters, it's one of the safest things you can do with your body. It's much easier on the knees than running and doesn't trigger untoward side effects. Dr.Johnna Manson, chief of preventive medicine at a leading Harvard woman's hospital says, "If everyone were to walk briskly 30 minutes a day, we could cut the incidence of many chronic diseases by 30 to 40 per cent." She further says, ''Regular physical activity is probably as close to a magic bullet as we will come in modern medicine."

And for those of us who don't have half-hour chunks of time, the news gets even better. Several recent studies suggest that walking briskly three or four times a day for 10 minutes at a time may provide many of the same benefits as walking continuously for 30 minutes. 

Here's how to make the most of your walking routine. First, get into gear. Walker's shoes need to have enough room at the front for the feet to spread. Then, ease on down that road. Avoid muscle aches by starting slowly and incorporating gentle stretches into both your warmup and cool down. You must plot your course. Some people walk at a specific time each day. Others shoehorn walking into their routines by parking the car a few minutes from the store or taking the stairs instead of the lift. Record your efforts, including how long and how far you walked. Jotting down improvements keeps you motivated and challenges you to do better.

Since walking affects you in so many ways at once, it's difficult to determine precisely why it's good for you. But much of the evidence gathered so far is compelling.

Brisk walking is good for the heart—which makes a lot of sense. The heart is a muscle after all, and anything that makes the blood flow faster through a muscle helps keep it in shape. But regular walking also lowers blood pressure, which decreases the stress on the arteries. It can boost the amount of HDL cholesterol (the good one) in our blood. It even seems to make the blood less "sticky", and therefore less likely to produce unwanted clots. This all adds up to as much as a 50 per cent reduction in the risk of suffering a heart attack.

A. Complete the following sentences using the words highlighted in the text. Two of those words are not necessary.          5x1=5

a.       He looks like a bodybuilder as he has a strong …………………. 

b.      You can still get a good house for a very …………………. price. 

c.       It was really freezing. So, we ……………………… some wood to build a fire. 

d.      Although he lost his job, he didn‘t …………….. 

e.       Jogging regularly is the best ………………….. measure for a heart disease. 

B. Read the text again and write

TRUE  if the statement agrees with the information given in the text.

FALSE   if the statement contradicts the information given in the text.

NOT GIVEN if there is no information in the text.          5x1=5

a.       According to the author, only strong physical exercise keeps people healthy.

b.      The author thinks that walking is better than running in the initial stage.

c.       Regular exercise frequently releases our brain cells. 

d.      Physical exercise ensures the overall growth of a person. 

e.       The author advises people to make notes of the duration and distance of the daily walk.

C. Give short answers to the following questions in ONE SENTENCE each.               5 x 1= 5

a.             Why does the author mention ‗exercise researchers‘ in the first paragraph? 

b.            Where does Johnna Manson work? 

c.             Why does the author use the phrase ‗a magic bullet‘ in the third paragraph? 

d.            Do you agree or disagree with the author‘s point of view? Why, why not?

e.             How is the author in this text trying to convince the readers? 

 

2. Write short answers to the following questions in about 75 words each.             5x2=10

a.       Why was the success of Rakesh a matter of discussion in the neighbourhood? (A Devoted Son)    

b.      Describe the irritating things that the people do with the strange old man. (A Very Old Man with   Enormous Wings)    

OR

Describe marriage as a social institution. (Marriage as a Social Institution)

c.       ‗Human beings are connected with hope.‘ Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons. (The Awakening Age)    

d.      Do you agree with the author‘s view that history has been a major debatable issue in the present world? Give your opinion. (Humility)    

OR

         How can wisdom be taught? Give examples. (Knowledge and Wisdom)        

e.       How does Famous Actress try to convince Earnest Young Woman? (A Matter of    Husbands)        

 

3. Write long answers to the following questions in about 150 words each.             2x5=10

a.       Explain the following lines with reference to the context. (I was My Own Route) 

And I was all in me as was life in me...

I wanted to be like men wanted me to be:

an attempt at life; a game of hide and seek with my being. But I was made of nows; when the heralds announced me at the regal parade of the old guard, the desire to follow men warped in me, and the homage was left waiting for me.

OR

 Sketch the character of Monsieur Durand. (Facing Death) 

b.      How does the play make a satire on feudal system of Nepali society of late 18^th century?  (The Bull)

4. Summarise the following text in approximately 150 words. Write only the ideas of the original text but do not include your own opinions, interpretations, deductions or comments.                                          7

Madhav Prasad Ghimire is a renowned Nepali poet who has given a great contribution to Nepali literature. He is one of the last of the oldest generation of poets in Nepal. He was motivated by the works of Rabindranath Tagore. He is a poet of the romantic tradition. He has written many incredible books such as Gauri, Malati Mangale, Himal Pari Himal Wari, Aswathama, Rajheswari, and Shakuntala and he is well known for his inspiring works. He was honoured as Rashtra Kavi (poet of the nation) of Nepal. He is undoubtedly one of the rare poets in Nepal to gain fame and fortune, and not the unfortunate forgetfulness they normally receive.

But the greatest asset of his life is its simplicity. He is a very simple person with a simple taste, but his verses are varied and complex. However, for some, he is a Himalayan poet and for some the poet of love and harmony. However, this truth cannot be denied: he is a lyric poet and one of the true servants of Nepali literature.

It is also a national treasure associated with the golden age of Nepali literature. He is one of the last of the oldest generation of poets whose contemporaries, Bal Krishna Sama and Laxmi Prasad Devkota, have become historical figures in the annals of Nepali literature.

It is known that in his masterpieces such as Gauri and Malati Mangale he portrayed terrible truths of society. This literature was most praised by the Nepali people. Some of his other important literary works include Himal Pari Himal Wari, Rajeshwori, Aswathama, and Shakuntala which are most appreciated.

He is a simple man with a complex and different perception. Rastra Kavi Ghimire was cited as a source of inspiration in the Nepali literary brotherhood. Not only writing but also his will to live has inspired many Nepali people. According to him, there are three mantras to live longer; Easy exercise or yoga, positive thinking, and creativity.

For him, education in his own life is very important, since it takes a person from darkness to light and it is very important that Nepali youth should learn these things from him. He is respected by the people of Nepal. 

―I think poets should be able to go beyond the social hierarchy and bring visions to humanity, and by using their poetic abilities, they should be able to expand the mind and pursue the truth.‖, this is a great sentence by Madhav Prasad Ghimire.

5. Write a letter to your cousin recommending him/her a book/novel that you thought worth reading in about 180 words. Describe the factors that you liked most. 8

6. ‘Privatization in education creates two class citizens.’ To what extent do you agree with this opinion? Write an essay in about 300 words on why you think so shading light on pros and cons of privatizing education, issues and Government responsibilities. 10

 

7. Do as instructed in the brackets and re-write the sentences.               (10x1=10)

a.       I have to go to the dentist because my tooth is aching terrible. (Find the mistake in this sentence and correct it.).

b.      His house is … (in/ at/ by/on) the way from Itahari to Biratnagar. (Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence)

c.       Ram assured me that he would meet me at the bus station exactly at 8 a. m. It is now 10

           I have waiting for him since early morning.  (Identify which bolded    verb forms is incorrect and rewrite.)

d.      You … (will/must/has to/had to) stop smoking. It is very harmful. (Fill in the blanks choosing the appropriate auxiliary verb). 

e.       He usually … (do/did/has done/does) his homework in his room. (Identify which bolded verb forms completes the sentence.)

f.        As a part of the project work, the students had to work physically. Therefore, they requested their teacher to stop study. (Identify which bold-faced word needs to be rewritten and correct it.)

g.      Ganesh is a doctor. His wife is a doctor. (Combine the sentences using the conjunction both …………. and.)

h.      The man is in the garden. The man is wearing a blue jumper (Join the two sentences using appropriate relative pronoun).

i.        My uncle wrote a wonderful play. (Change the sentence into passive voice).

j.        Mohan said, ―My brother arrived home late‖. (Change the sentence into reported speech).

8. Choose and copy the correct alternatives:                      5x1=5

     i. Which one of the following words has a different final sound?

I brushed         ii) glanced       iii) looked        iv) filled

ii.            You went for a long run this morning. The word ‗run‘ in this sentence is:

I a noun           ii) a verb          iii) an adverb  iv) an adjective

iii.                Which one of the following words does not take the prefix ‗Im‘?

I pure               ii) fertile           iii) moral        iv) proper

iv.                Which one of the following words comes between ‗example‘ and ‗exchange‘ in the dictionary entry?

I excavate        ii) examine                  iii) excite         iv) exclude

v.               The administration has officially asked transportation employees to …………their demonstration.

I call on           ii) call off                    iii) call at         iv) call for

 

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Question class 11 compulsory English

 Compulsory English (Eng. 0031)

Grade : 11

Full Marks: 40          Time: 1hr.30 mins.

Attempt all questions.

1. Read the text and do the tasks.  10

Educating boys and girls together has always been an important and stressful issue. Many parents believe that the educational process can be more effective if the classes are divided according to the gender of the students. Although same-sex schools are considered too conservative and strict in today’s times. Nevertheless, there are still supporters of this manner of education. Some parents are not in favor of a co-educational system as they feel that the presence of the opposite gender distracts the attention of students and prevents them from concentrating on studies.

On the other hand, supporters of co-education feel that as boys and girls are different, it is a valuable experience for both genders to communicate with each other. Moreover, the earlier boys and girls begin to communicate, the sooner they acquire social skills, which are crucial to communicating freely in the world. Further, if there are girls in the class, boys may well possibly try to behave better in order not to lose face in front of the girls.

Apart from all that has been mentioned above, educating boys and girls together helps them understand and mutually respect each other from an early stage in life. This can possibly help in building a generation that doesn’t suffer from gender bias and is open to a healthy competition even between the two genders.

Question  5

a. Why according to the writer are some parents not in favor of the co-education system?

b. Why are socializing skills important?

c. What are same-sex schools considered?

d. What according to the writer helps girls and boys develop mutual respect for each other?

e. What might be the suitable title of this passage?

B. Find words from the passage that mean.  5

a. traditional

b. paying attention

c. vital

d. unfairness

e. educating boys and girls

2. Answer the following questions. 5x2=10

a. Where did the children use to play? (The Selfish Giant)

b. Where did the narrator and his servant make a forcible entrance?

(The Oval Portrait)

c. What bad habits did Aksionov have before his marriage?

(God Sees the Truth but Waits)

d. What kind of love is expressed in “A Red Red Rose?”

e. Why does the poet compare the world with a stage?

(All the World a Stage)

3. Write long answers to the following questions.(any one) 1x5=5

a. Draw the character sketch of Jonathan Iwegbu.

b. Explain the following lines.

I will depart one day.

But remember

There’re many others like me.

They’ll come too.

It you don’t get rid of your inflated ego, 

You’ll be back to your cave time

That you endured

Long, long, long ago…

4. Write an essay on ‘ Advantages and Disadvantages of smartphones for students in about 150 words. 5

5. Do as indicated in brackets and rewrite the sentences .8

a. The girl is always happy. ( underline the adverb)

b. Neither the man nor his friends…..(has, have, had ) understood my question till now.

c. Anju usually goes to school…..foot. (by, on, from)

d. My brother enjoys…….novels.(read)

e. The radio is mine. It is on the table. (correct relative clause)

f. The school was closed ……strike. (because, because of,so that)

g. She ….. speak Chinese very well. (correct modal verb)

h. Devkota wrote Munamadan. (chage into passive)

6. Make sentence by using the following words. 2

Look at, ,pros and cons

Essay

 Write a couple  of paragraph on the growing use of QR code payment.

QR code payment, also known as scan-and-pay, has seen a significant rise in popularity in recent years. It is a contactless payment method that allows consumers to pay for goods and services by simply scanning a QR code using their mobile device. This payment method is gaining traction because it is fast, convenient, and secure.

One of the main reasons for the growing use of QR code payment is its simplicity. All a customer needs to do is open a mobile payment app, scan the QR code provided by the merchant, and confirm the payment. This process is quick and easy, eliminating the need for customers to carry cash or credit cards. Additionally, QR code payment is secure because the transaction is encrypted, protecting the customer's financial information. Merchants also benefit from this payment method as it reduces the risk of theft and fraud associated with cash payments.

Another reason for the increasing popularity of QR code payment is its versatility. It can be used for a wide range of transactions, including buying groceries, paying bills, and even donating to charities. QR code payment is also ideal for small businesses and street vendors who may not have access to traditional payment systems. With the widespread use of smartphones and the increasing adoption of QR code technology, it is expected that QR code payment will continue to grow in popularity as a preferred payment method in the coming years.

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