CBSE Class XII English Sample Paper 2

2.1 (a) The tables below contain facts related to the history of cataract surgery and its alternatives. Pick out the relevant words or phrases from the passage above and write only the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank number. (3+5 marks)

2.2 Find words/phrases from the passage (paras indicated) which mean the same as the following Write the answers against the correct blank number in your answer sheet.  (4 marks)
that which does not allow light to pass (para 1)
severe (para 2)
make something appear large (para 4)
modus operandi (para 5)

SECTION-B (WRITING) (30 MARKS)

3. Vijaya Subramanium wrote the following letter to the Director, CIEFL, Hyderabad. Later she decided to send a telegram instead. Using relevant information form the letter, write this telegram using not more than 25 words inclusive of the receiver’s address. Copy the format of the telegram from the question paper in your answer sheet. (5 MARKS)
St. JOSEPH’S CONVENT, VISHAL ENCLAVE, DEHRADUN
5th April, 2004
The Director
CIEFL, Marredpally
Hyderabad

Subject: Cancellation of Guest Lecture
Sir
This is to inform you, and all other distinguished guests from CIEFL, that the guest lecture by Mr. Ruskin Bond, scheduled for 12th April, 2004 has been cancelled due to the author’s ill health, The lecture will now be held on 25th April, 2004 at 10 a.m. Please make it convenient to attend the lecture along with your team. The inconvenience caused is deeply regretted. Kindly confirm your presence at the earliest.
Yours faithfully
Vijaya Subramanium
(Principal)

4. Read the following telephone conversation, which took place between Tina and Mrs. Pranya Kelkar. As Tina’s mother is not at home and she herself has to leave for a game of badminton, she writes a message for her mother. Write the message from Tina to her mother in not more than 50 words. Put the message in a box. (5 MARKS)
Mrs. Kelkar: Hello, Is this 27453980?
Tina: Yes ma’am. May I know who is calling?
Mrs. Kelkar: I am Pranya Kelkar, Mrs. Surjit’s friend. Could I speak to her?
Tina: I am her daughter Tina this side. I am afraid mama is not at home at the moment. She has gone to the club for a meeting.
Mrs. Kelkar: In that case Tina, could you please tell her that I will pick her up form your place at 10 a.m. tomorrow, We will be going to the British Council Library together for the renewal of our membership. She should her cheque book and convey the message.
Tina: I will certainly convey the message.
Mrs. Kelkar: Thanks Tina. Oh! and don’t forget to tell her that she will have to return home on her own from these as I have an appointment at South Campus.
Tina: I’ll do that.
Mrs. Kelkar: Tanks and bye.

Vineet/Vani Prasad of 29, Rajpur road, Ambala, comes across the following poster in the newspaper. He/She is concerned about the spread of diseases during summers and decides to write a letter to the Editor of a national daily highlighting the impending possibility of water borne diseases and the dire need for creating awareness about the prevention of such diseases
through such informative posters. Using your own ideas and the ideas from the unit on ‘Health’. Write Vineet’s/Vani’s letter in not more than 150 words. (10 MARKS)

Vaibhav/Vibha Asher is quite concerned about the increasing incidences of deaths and accidents caused due to the endemic disorder called road rage. He/She decides to write an article on the need for people to control their anger and inculcate the habit of disciplined driving. Study the following information and write Vaibhav’s article in not more than 200 words. (10 MARKS)
Causes of Road Rage
Pie Chart
Avoid road rage-be a disciplined motorist

• Know traffic rules
• Be courteous to fellow drivers
• Start before time if you have an appointment
• Maintain your cool-don’t carry stress while driving
• Check your words and actions – count ten when angry