NAME - VINAY SANJAY JAIN

STD - 10
DIVISION - B
ROLL NO. - 14
SUBJECT - ENGLISH

ENGLISH 1ST TERM EXAM

Q.1.

A1.
Ans]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Mobile

The given table talks about the advantages and disadvantages of having a Mobile.
As we all know there are always two sides of a coin.
Therefore, there are upsides as well as
downsides of Mobile. Let’s first talk about the advantages.
Firstly, it is convenient to use
and is very portable to carry everywhere.
It can be used to stay connected between our
family, friends, colleagues, etc any time and anywhere.
Mobile also provides us fun, games
and entertainment.
So even if we can’t go out to play we can also enjoy the same on our
Mobile.
Suppose you get an opportunity to go somewhere and if you want to enjoy it
forever you can also record it on mobile and can access it anytime.
Mobile keeps an
individual updated regarding any information, news, current affairs, etc.
But on the
contrary, it too has some disadvantages.
Like it mostly distracts the students mind from
studies.
Students are always engaged in playing games rather than making a right use of it.
Due to which it leads to eyesight issues. Students also become dependent on the mobile
since they do their every work on it.
It also interrupt the people when they do certain work.
There is also a possibility that the mobile might get hacked or any virus attack can also arise
in the mobile phones.
This is not safe for the mobile as well as the users.

Q.2.

Ans]
The Pulley
The title of the poem is ‘The Pulley’ which is written by the poet ‘George Herbert’.
Therhyme scheme of each stanza of the poem is ababa.
The chief figure of speech used in the
poem is Metaphor.
The ‘glass of blessings’ signifies the sum of all human qualities bestowed on man.
The quality of ‘rest’ or ‘contentment’ is implicity compared to a ‘jewel’.
The poem is spiced with other figures of speech too.
They are Pun, Inversion, Paradox, etc. Example-
Keep them with repining restlessness – This figure of speech contains Alliteration since the
sound of the letter ‘r’ is repeated to give poetic effect. The central idea of this poem is the
reason for man’s continual restlessness all his life. According to the poet, this is because
God withheld the quality of ‘rest’ from man, so that man’s thoughts would ultimately turn
towards God, his creator. ‘contentment’ is implicity compared to a ‘jewel’.

Q.3.

Ans]
Vaibhav Sharma,
61, Vikaspuri,
Ahmedanagar.
6th September, 2020

To
The Editor,
Times Of India,
Ahmednagar.

Subject: Drawing attention of the authorities towards the problem of roads and lighting.

Sir/Madam,
I would like to bring your attention towards our locality that has not been taken care off
even after complaining to the Municipal Committee.
Last week I had written a letter to the Municipal Committee but I didn’t get any response
from them neither any action was taken regarding our problem. So I am writing this letter to
you to please take care off this issue. The public over the streets is very much disturbed with
the broken lighting system. Also the conditions of roads are becoming from bad to worse.
Regular accidents are taking place since many weeks. I want you to look seriously
into this matter.

I hope some actions will be taken very soon and I want it to be resolved as soon as possible.
I feel sorry if I had said something wrong.
Thanking you,

Yours sincerely
Vaibhav Sharma

Q.4.

Ans]

TIGERS – On the way of Extinction

The given passage shows the information regarding tigers. Tigers are obligate
predators. They almost kill 70 prey animals a year and therefore needs a huge prey. A tiger
scientist, Ullas Karanath who is a Tiger scientist made valuable researches on this. The key
to a healthy tiger population is a healthy prey base to create a protect forest area. Also
there arises a need to prevent poaching of prey animals to save the tigers. Villagers need to
make partners to conserve the tiger reserves. The herbivores destroy their crops and the
tigers kill their cattle. Therefore there is no benefits for them due to tigers and tiger
tourism.
The biggest wildlife seizure case made in Delhi in 1993 dragged on till 2010 and
accused have been acquitted for lack of evidence. The wildlife Crime Control should take
care of the reliable numbers of tigers. The given passage also tells us that Tiger census
should be accurate, scientific and continuous since knowledge of exact number helps in
their accurate conservation. Also a protected forest area is the first requisite to save the
human population.
So the paragraph all talks about, the conservation and protection of
tigers and human. Nowadays, tiger population is going on decreasing and therefore we
need to conserve it by taking preventive and safe measures.

Q.5.

Ans]
Modern Infrastructures will help not help tackle these Challenges

I totally disagree with the motion that the Modern Infrastructures will help tackle various
challenges the country is facing. In fact, I think the cutting of trees will lead to a decrease in
the oxygen level which is not good for the humans. Just for making metros for better
transportation, cutting trees will not be a good option. Carrying deforestation will not help
in the facing of challenges. A controversy arose regarding the situation. Aarey forest cutting
of trees will not be a good action just for making the modern infrastructures. Pointing to
the problems, only few trees are left for now and if we cut those trees also then nothing
will remain. The problem of traffic can be resolved by some other methods. We shouldn’t
cut the Aarey forest. Making metro will not help much as everyone won’t afford it. If
everyone started using metros than a mess will be created at the metros too.

Q.6.

Ans]
Nothing Succeeds Like Success
It is truly said that ‘Nothing succeeds like success’. Success is a very difficult task to
achieve but can be received through hardships faced and becomes easy to gain. It only
comes after a long struggle and perseverance. The way to success is puzzled with many
obstacles which we need to face and are very tricky. Its all a matter of thinking. We might
also face disappointments but that one day we also get success.
Success is like an award that a man gets after his so long process of hardwork done
and so much of pain beared. Once success is achieved no one is there who can snatch it
away from you. It also helps us in further planning and we can use it forever in our life.
Success also helps us in the financial prosperity and therefore many opportunities are also
further created.

Q.7.

Ans]
Gandhi Jayanti Celebration at Online Platform

Mumbai, 3rd October By a student reporter

On 2nd October, New Horizon High School, celebrated the 151st birth anniversary of
Mahatma Gandhi. It was a very auspicious day not only for the school but also for the
nation. We always celebrate Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd of October every year to remember the
struggle fought by Mahatma Gandhi for the freedom of India.

The function was arranged by the students of standard 10th on a virtual online
platform. Though it was a online platform, there were many participants who showed their
talents and performed in front of everyone. First, the program started with a morning
prayer along with Bhajans of Gandhiji to make this day more memorable. 4 to 5 students of
10th gave the important autobiographies of Mahatma Gandhi which were very valuable to
know. After it, the school’s principal came ahead to deliver a speech and addressed all the
students there itself. She taught many things. She told about how India was before and how
is it now. She told all the important things that needs to be taken care off in the present
situation. A chief guest was also called for this function. Many girls from 9th and 10th
standard. Showed their solo dance performance and some small children hadmade videos
to spread their messages throughout the world. Later, the Chief Guest, Mr. Shrinath Pandey
gave their experience about what they liked about this program.
The Chief Guest was well-versed with politics and gave us few information regarding it. At
last, the program ended with a beautiful national anthem sung by a group of girls of 1st
standard.

Q.8.
Ans]
The Hardworking Honest Girl

Nidhi, was a poor, hardworking and honest girl. She always used to study first and
then play. She also helped his mother in the household chores. In short she used to take
care of every member present at her house. One day, while she was coming from the
school, she saw a white colour bundle under a car’s tire. She quickly and silently ran to that
bundle to see what’s there in it. There were butterflies in her stomach thinking that if
something wrong is there in it, she will definitely call up the police. When she opened the
bundle, she saw many notes of 2000Rs. She couldn’t even believe this much rupees. She
immediately packed all the money and putted it into her bag. She sat in an auto and ran to
the police station. She talked with the Police Inspector over there and he told that she
could have taken that money but she didn’t do so since she was a kind and honest girl. The
Inspector took her all the details and thanked her for her honesty. Nidhi too thanked the
Inspector and went home. When the police found out the real owner of that bundle, they
returned to him and he also gifted Nidhi a bundle of books to read for her gentleness and
honesty.

Moral: We shouldn’t steal anyone’s property and we should always respect it. Honesty is
the best policy that we can follow.

English Paper Vinay