Class 10 english model questions

 Attempt all the questions.

 1. Read the poem and answer the questions that follow. (5x1=5)

This is the weather the cuckoo likes,  

And so do I; 

When showers betumble the chestnut spikes,

  And nestlings fly; And the little  brown nightingale bills his best;

 And they sit outside at 'The Traveller's Rest',

  And Maids come forth sprig-muslin dressed And citizens dream of the south and west,

  And so do I. This is the weather the cuckoo shuns, 

 And so do I When beeches drip in brown and duns,

 And thresh ad ply, And hill-hid tides throb, throe and throe, 

 And meadow rivulets overflow

; And drops on gate bars hang in a row,

And rooks in families homewards go, 

And so do I.

 (a) What do the nestlings learn to do in the spring? 

(b) What does the  little nightingale do in the spring?

 (c) Which weather does the cuckoo dislike?

(d) Why does the speaker like the weather described in the first verse?

 (e) Why do you think the nature looks ugly in winter?

  2. Read the following text and do the tasks that follow

France has always earned global recognition for the quality of its cuisine and Paris gives you the chance to confirm this taste of greatness. Over the years, the restaurants in Paris have earned higher Machelin stars than London's. Nonetheless, London's food should not be written off. With an increased diversity among the people flocking to London, restaurants have been embracing food from various parts of the world. The vibrant cultural mix in London has led to delicious and innovative food scenes. London offers a wide array of food such as cheap curies to fish and chips. Paris on the other hand brings quite a variety of bread and pastries, as well as baguettes.   Both London and Paris are known for their high cost of living, but London is quite more expensive than Paris. But note that groceries and other consumer prices are lower in London than in Paris. In other aspects such as local transportation costs and utility bills, Paris appears to be quite cheaper than London. Paris will be a great option if you are looking for a pocket friendly destination. London seems to have an advantage in terms of leisure and entertainment spots. There are numerous fun things to do in London. For starters, London has 380 public libraries, while Paris has 69 of them. Concerning museums London has 240 while Paris has 153 museums. Most football fans will find themselves attracted to London rather than Paris. London hosts six major football clubs, that play in the top league while Paris has only one major club, Paris saint - Germain (PSG) 

A. Write "TRUE" for true and "FALSE" for the false statement. (5x1=5) 

(i) France is recognized in the world for the quality food it serves. 

(ii) Culturally, London is a mixed society. 

(iii) Paris is better and has more offer than London in terms of entertainment.

 (iv) Restaurants in London provide better foods than restaurants in Paris.

 (v) The cost of living in Paris is almost the same as that of London.

 B. Answer the following questions. (i) (5x1 =5) 

(i).What has enabled London restaurants to serve varieties of food items?

 (ii) How are London  restaurants different to Paris restaurant in terms of the food varieties they serve? 

 (iii) Which items are cheaper in London than they are in Paris? 

(iv) Why do you think football lovers prefer London to Paris? 

 (v) Mention the name of the main football club in Paris.

 3. Read the following text and do the task

To Whom It May Concern 10  I am hereby writing this letter to verify and confirm the community service undertaken by Mr. Richard Thomas at our charitable organization. Richard is a very hard working and dedicated person who would always put in the best possible efforts.  We at Novice Children's Trust work for the benefit of underprivileged children and need volunteers from time to time to help us on this project. Few months back, Richard came forward and helped us in reaching out to the underprivileged and poor children in the Derby Street region. He ensured that the parents of the children understood the mission that our organization was working for and thus it helped us majorly in succeeding in enrolling these children for our program. Besides Richard also engaged in popularizing our organization mission that gave us both the financial assistance as well as community participation by many organizations. I hereby confirm that Richard has put in about hundred hours of community service and a certificate for the same is enclosed along with this letter for your reference. We would be glad to provide any other information if needed. You can reach us on 9801000000 Yours sincerely, Carl Lewis

  3.1. The following information makes up a complete process for Mr. Richard Thomas to apply for a new job. Read the text again and put the following sentences in correct order to describe the process. (5x1 =5)

 i. . Richard required a reference letter to apply for the post of a team leader. 

ii.Richard completed 100 hours of community service for an organization. 

 iii. Richard approached Carl Lewis and requested him to write the reference letter.

 iv. Richard saw an advertisement seeking for a team leader that matches his interest. 

v. Richard wanted to apply for the post of a Team leader for the community service.

 3.2. Read the text again and answer the questions given below. (5x1=5)

 i. Why is Carl Lewis writing this letter?

 ii. . How does Carl describe Richard as? 

iii.Which area of the United States would you work if you were Richard? Mention one thing.

 iv. How did the organization benefit form Richard's work?

 4. Which organization does Carl Lewis belong to? Read the following text and do the task. 15

  George Eliot was the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, a novelist who produced some of the major classic novels of the Victorian era, including The Mill on the Floss, Adam Bedel Silas Marner, Romola, Felix Holt, Daniel Deronmda and her masterpiece, Middlemarch. It is impossible to overestimate the significance of Eliot's novels in the English culture: they went right to the heart of the small-town politics that made up the fabric of English society. Her novels were essentially political: Middlemarch is set in a small town just as the Reform Bill of 1832 was about to be introduced. She goes right into the minutia of the town's people's several concerns, creating numerous immortal characters whose interaction reveal Eliot's deep insight into human psychology. During the twentieth century there were numerous films and television plays and serials of her novels, placing her in a category with Shakespeare and Dickens. The distinguished literary critic, Harold Bloom, wrote that she was one of the greatest Western writers of all time. George Eliot lived with her father until his death in 1849. He was something of bully and while in his house she lived a life a conformity, even regularly attending church. She was thirty when he died and it was at that point that her life took off. She travelled in Europe and on her return, with the intention of writing, she was offered the editorship of 4 RE - 1011 the journal, The Westminster Review, she met many influential men and began an affair with the married George Lewes. They lived together openly, something that wasnot done at the time, and, when she became famous after the publication of her first novel, Adam Bede, when she was forty, using the name George Eliot, their domestic arrangements scandalised Victorian society. Lewes' health failed and after his death she married John Cross, a literary agent twenty years her junior. After Adam Bede more novels followed swiftly on it heels. She died in 1880, aged sixty-one, and is buried in Highgate Cemetery beside George Lewes.

 A. Write 'TRUE' for the true statements and 'FALSE' for the false ones. (5x1=5)

 (a) The real name of George Eliot is Mary Ann Evans. 

(b) George Eliot used to write novels based on religion.

 (c) Shakespeare was also placed in Eliot's category.

 (d) Harold Bloom was a famous literary critic. 

(e) George lewes is Eliot's husband.