Compulsory English Grade 12-XII | Model Question Paper | 2077-2020 | Subject Code-004 | NEB | Download in PDF

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

Attempt all the questions.

1. Read the following passage and answer the questions below. 2x2=4

These days, more and more people like to go to university. Some people assume that the only purpose of university education is to improve job prospects, others think that society and the individual get benefit much broader ways. It is certainly true that one of the main aims of university education is to secure a better job. The majority of people want to improve their future career prospects and attending university is one of the best ways to do this as it increases a person's marketable skills and attractiveness to potential employers.But, further education is very expensive for many people.So most people would not consider to join university if it does not provide them with a more secure future and a higher standard of living. Thus,job prospects are very important.There are other benefits for individuals and society. Firstly, the independence of living away from home is a benefit because it helps the students develop better social skills and improve as a person. A case in point is that many students will have to leave their families, live in halls of residence and meet new friends. As a result, their maturity and confidence will grow enabling them to live more fulfilling lives. Secondly, society will gain from the contribution that the graduates can make to the economy.

Questions:

a. Why do some people like to join university? What advantages do they have from university?

b. According to the speaker, what are the additional benefits of university education?

2. Answer any three of the following questions: 3x3= 9

a. How is death perceived in the poem Full Fathom Five Thy Father Lies? Explain.

b. How does Martin Luther King portray the appalling condition of Negro community? (I have a Dream)

c. According to Nissani, what can be some possible ways to save the forests of Third World countries? (Two Long term Problems: Too Many People Too Few Trees)

d. Why does Gretel dislike her father, brother and the lawyer? (Gretel)

3. Choosing the appropriate verbs given below in the brackets, rewrite the sentences beginning with the words given. 4

(verbs: make it easier, discourage, force,encourage)

Example:

When they took the drug, it was more difficult for them to think rationally.

The drug made it more difficult for them to think rationally.

a. When they took the drug, they could relax and enjoy themselves more easily.

The drug......................

b. Although there was a shortage of food, people still wanted to take the drug.

Even the food shortage didn't................

c. Because of the economic crisis, the governments had to take some decisive action.

The economic crisis.........

d. After the new law was introduced, people wanted to take the drug even more.

The new law…………….

4. Add an appropriate non- defining relative clause to the following sentences. 4

a. When I came back I found that my car, ........, had disappeared

b. At last they managed to repair the telephone, .............

c. The teacher, ...................... , turned round suddenly.

d. I could not wait to get back to Janakpur,.............

e. I eventually found the letter, .............. ,in my jacket pocket.

5. Change the sentences below using either when/ as soon as + past or when/as soon as past perfect, whichever is appropriate. 4

a. They saw the house and they immediately fell in love with it.

b. I wrote the letter and posted it straight away.

c. The train passed and immediately the crossing barrier went up.

d. He left the house straight after breakfast.

6. A friend has written to you informing you that s/he is planning to go on a tour. Write a letter to him/her giving him/her the name of some places (in about 120 words). 5

7. Write couple of paragraphs on "Role of Youths inreforming the society. 10