Complete the passage given below choosing the correct alternatives. 3

I was a 13-year old boy (a)………………… a neighbor from our apartment building asked me to carry (b) …………. some coal for her heating and cooking every day. She was a (c)…………….. lady, who lived on the fifth floor. Carrying coal to our second floor flat had been one of my (d) ………………. at the time. Grandma thought that I shouldn’t take (e)………………. money from my neighbor, but my mother thought there was nothing wrong with it. So I had a chance to learn (f)…………………

(a) (i) where (ii) whose (iii) when (iv) who

(b) (i) out (ii) in (iii) away (iv) up

(c) (i) respectfully (ii) respectable (iii) respectful (iv) respect

(d) (i) chore (ii) work (iii) chores (iv) works

(e) (i) some (ii) any (iii) little (iv) no

(f) (i) which (ii) what (iii) when (iv) where

How was Helen tutored by Mr. Merton S. Keith of Cambridge? 10

Or

Give a brief character sketch of Helen Keller.

Many species of animals are getting extinct. This is going to disturb the ecological balance. Write a letter in about 100-120 words to the editor of a newspaper on why this is happening and on the need for conservation. You may take help from the unit, ‘Environment’ and from the notes given below. You are Rohit / Rachna, 21 Esplanade Road, Nainital. 5

• Poaching

• Deforestation

• Upsets balance of the ecosystem

• Strict implementation of laws against poaching

Answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each. 8

(a) What do the terms ‘trunkless legs’ and ‘shattered visage’ signify?

(b) Why was the dead albatross hung around the neck of the ancient mariner?

(c) What is the poet’s instant reaction when he catches sight of a snake near his water trough?

(d) How did Patol Babu react to the news given to him by Nishikanto Ghosh?

(e) Why did the news of the miracle recovery shock Michael?

You happened to notice a lot of garbage strewn in your locality. The inefficiency of the authorities in clearing the garbage on time has resulted in an unbearable stink. The people feel that this indifference is sure to spread diseases. Write a letter in about 100 �120 words to the editor of a newspaper on this problem and what you think can be done to curb this menace. You can take help from the unit on ‘Environment’ and the hints given below. You are Raju/Renuka, 251, Gitanjali Apartments, Delhi. 5

• Proper garbage dumping facility

• The civic sense in people

• Resident association to take charge

• Authorities to be alert