CBSE Board Half Yearly Exam Question Paper Class-X English Revision Worksheet 2022

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CBSE Board Half Yearly Exam Class-X English Sample Paper

Section A: READING SKILLS

	Section A: READING SKILLS	20 Marks
I	Read the passage given below.	10
1	Mountains have always been held in great awe by mankind. They have been a challenge to humans. Those brave among us have always wanted to conquer them. You see, the more incredible the mountains, the greater the thrill – a challenge to the bravery of the human race. Climbing mountains is an experience that is hard to put into words. You are in a beautiful environment and, when you reach the top, you feel incredible. But you also have to climb down, which is when most accidents happen – people are tired, it gets dark, it’s harder. So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most popular adventure sports along with being challengingand risky for the climber.
2	Without any perceived risk, there can’t be a feeling that any significant challenge has been surmounted. Fair, but we have to bear in mind that mountaineering is not a sport that can be embraced without preparation. The enthusiasts must develop in themselves the spirit of adventure, willingness to undertake hardships and risks, extraordinary powers of perseverance, endurance, and keenness of purpose before climbing a mountain. They should also know how to handle the mountaineering equipment. Then comes the penance of the rigorous training. This could very well be the lifeline up there. It helps inculcate and hone survival instincts that allow the climber to negotiate perilous situations. There are numerous institutes in India and abroad thatoffer such training.
3	Mountain climbers are unanimous in agreeing that the unpredictable weather is what they fear the most. There may be sunshine one moment and a snowstorm the other. At higher altitudes, snow is a regular feature and being decisive about setting up camps or proceeding further is crucial. The icy sheets after ice storms make walking treacherous, while the powdery snow makes a mountaineer sink deep into the snow. Up there, where the intention is to embrace Nature’s wonder, one realises that it cannot be done without facing its formidable glory. A true mountaineer may challenge the mountain, yet is always respectful to the powerful forces ofnature.
4	Summiting mountains carries its own health risks such as oxygen and altitude sickness problems, frost bites, swelling of hands and feet, fluid collection in brain or lungs and exhaustion. Yet, the gratification mountaineers feel from mastering something that is so frightening, urges them toundertake these endeavours. We may think that the mountaineers are fearless, experts say, “Not at all. It’s fear that keeps them so intrigued with such arduous journeys.” Impulse and brazenness can be deadly foes. In the words of the Indian mountaineer, Bachendri Pal, “The biggest risk … isto not to take the risk at all. Remember that.”
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	Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.	1×10
I	Why does the writer say that mountains inspire ‘awe’ in humans? (Paragraph 1)A. They present us with opportunities for exciting sports.B. They evoke the wish in us, to master them.C. They inspire in us, deeds of valour.D. They represent peace and calm, to us.	1
II	Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below:The more incredible the mountains—the greater the thrill (Paragraph 1)A. The higher the stamina—the lower the food intakeB. The more you laugh—the lesser your illnessC. The smaller the car—the bigger the advantageD. The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty	1
III	Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference to the following:So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most popular adventure sports(Paragraph 1)A. doubtB. cautionC. convictionD. denial	1
IV	Complete the following with a phrase from paragraph 1. OptionReason_________________Best experienced rather than described	1
V	The writer compares training to penance in the line –Then comes the penance of the rigorous training. (Paragraph 2)State 1 point of similarity between training and penance.	1
VI	Based on your reading of the text, list 2 reasons why the writer says that “mountaineering is not a sport that can be embraced without preparation”. (Paragraph 2)1)_____________2)_____________	1
VII	What connect does the writer draw out between unpredictable weather and setting up of camps? (Paragraph 3)	1
VIII	The writer says, “A true mountaineer may challenge the mountain, yet is always respectful to the powerful forces of nature.” (Paragraph 3) Select the reason the mountaineer is respectful to the forces of nature, up in the mountains. A. survivalB. experienceC. traditionD. directive	1
IX	Supply 1 point to justify the following:While mountain climbing, an impulsive mountaineer is either disaster-prone or as good as dead.	1
X	Evaluate the INAPPROPRIATE reason for the feeling of exhilaration on reaching a summit, that the mountain-climbers experience.A. Achievement of a seemingly impossible featB. Spectacular panoramic viewC. Application of the inculcated survival instinctsD. Opportunity to use sophisticated mountaineering equipment	1
II	Read the passage given below.	10
1	The North-East of India is a melting pot of variegated cultural mosaic of people and races, an ethnic tapestry of many hues and shades. Yet, these states are lesser explored as compared to the rest of the country. The new generations of travellers who are ‘money rich and time poor’ are increasingly looking for unique experiences –a phenomenon being called the emergence of the‘experience economy’. For this new and growing breed of tourists, the North-East with its varietyand uniqueness holds immense attraction
2	A study conducted in 2020 by Dr. Sherap Bhutia, revealed that the foreign tourist arrival in theNorth-East increased from 37,380 persons in 2005 to 118,552 in 2014. The overall growth rate of tourist (both domestic and foreign) in the North-East was as high as 26.44% during 2005-06. A high and positive growth of 12.53% was registered in foreign tourist visits to North-East States of India during 2012 from 2011, which further rose to register a growth of 27.93% during 2013 from 2012. Foreign tourist arrivals in the North-East witnessed a growth of 39.77% during 2014 from 2013, according to data provided from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
3	The study recommendations for tourism planners included the need to concentrate on some key areas like enhancement of tourist facilities, tourism financing, focus on community involvement and others for the formulation of a sustainable tourism strategy in the North-East States of India.
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i	Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1.The rate of tourism in the North-East of India puzzles tourism officials.	1
ii	Select the appropriate option to fill in the blanks. From paragraph 1, we can infer that the______________and_____________ of the North-Eastern states aid attracting the ‘money rich and time poor’ tourists. 1. distinctiveness2. conventionality3. diversity4. uniformity5. Modernity A. 1 & 3B. 2 & 4C. 2 & 5D. 1 & 4	1
iii	Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/ phrase from paragraph 1: aroma: cooking::_________ : painting(Clue: Just like aroma is integral to cooking, similarly________ is/ are integral to painting)	1
iv	Select the correct option to complete the following sentence: Travellers advocating the ‘experience economy’ seek a holiday package with_________ (Paragraph 1) A. grand facilities, expensive hotels and excellent services to pamper them.B. a wholesome experience within the budget they have planned for.C. places and cities to buy things from and opportunities spend money.D. cost-effective services, affordable accommodation and many days of touring.	1
v	Select the chart that appropriately represents the trend of foreign tourist travels in the North-East, from 2011-2014, as per paragraph 2. A. Option 1B. Option 2C. Option 3D. Option 4 For the Visually Impaired CandidatesDescribe the trend of foreign tourist travels in the North-East, from 2011-2014 in ONE word, as per paragraph 2.	1
vi	Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option. The study of tourist travel statistics in the North-East, from 2005 to 2014 showed results. A. expectedB. encouragingC. inconsistentD. questionable	1
vii	Substitute the word ‘witnessed’ with ONE WORD similar in meaning, in the following, sentence from paragraph 2:Foreign tourist arrivals in the North-East witnessed a growth of…	1
viii	List any 2 examples of ‘tourist facilities’ as referred to, in Paragraph 3.	1
ix	List one reason why the researchers recommend that the formulation of a tourism strategy in the North-Eastern States of India be sustainable.	1
x	Select the option that titles paragraphs 1-3 appropriately, with reference to information in the text. (A) (B) (C) (D	1
III	SECTION B –GRAMMAR
	Attempt the following questions.	10
i	Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete an online update. The climate control comment by an activist on social media yesterday. A. blow upB. blew upC. is blownD. will be blown	1
ii	Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line, from a health magazine. The advertisement read, ‘If you smoke, statistically your story end 15% before it should’. A. mustB. shouldC. willD. ought toSelect the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a news report:Last week a child was not allowed to board the plane at Ranchi airport. Option no.errorcorrectionA.childchildrenB.lastPreviousC.theaD.atin	1
iv	Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option: As I was standing on the dock, looking out at the lake for the last time, a feeling of emptiness over me like darkness. A. will washB. had washedC. will have washedD. washed	1
v	Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter: Subject: Request for Approval Dear SirThis is to respectfully submit that I_____________(seek) approval for organising a treeplantation drive to be undertaken by the club.	1
vi	Identify the error in the given sentence, from a school magazine report and supply the correction. In order to balancing the sentiments of the Eagles and the Hawks, the Student Council suggested a rematch between the teams. Use the given format for your response.	1
vii	Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the slogan by the Ministry for Child Welfare._____________WE AFFORD TO NEGLECT CHILDREN? THINK TWICE!! WillMay	1
viii	Identify the error on a shop’s hoarding and supply the correction, for the following sales offer: Gumnaam & Daughters Pvt. Ltd. Bindapur, Jharkhand Massive discount for all senior citizen vaccinated with the precautionary dose	1
IV	SECTION B –CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS	10
All the names and addresses used in the questions are fictitious. Resemblance, if any, is purely coincidental.
1.	Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below.	5
A.	You are Sunidhi Prakash, the Vice Captain of Brilliant Vidyalaya, Barra, Kanpur. You have recently noticed several posters around your school premises conveying a hazardous message: Lose weight in just a month!“A WONDER DIET comes to your rescue … A privilege available for only a few!” Write a letter to the Editor of The DWA, in not more than 120 words, drawing attention towards harm caused by such advertising. Propose the implementation of “Wholesome Lunch Month’ in schools as an idea to address such practices, mention the advantages and share suggestions to foster healthy eating routines and develop positive body image among youngsters.OR
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B.	Write a letter to M/s. Oxford Publishing House, London complaining that the books sent by them were not those you had ordered for. Ask for a replacement. You are Varun Joshi, Sector-20, Chandigarh.
	SECTION C – LITERATURE	40
V	Reference to the Context	10
1.	Attempt ANY ONE of two extracts given.	5
1.A	“Hey, a tea garden!” Rajvir cried excitedly.Pranjol, who had been born and brought up on a plantation, didn’t share Rajvir’s excitement.“Oh, this is tea country now,” he said. “Assam has the largest concentration of plantations in the world.You will see enough gardens to last you a lifetime!”“I have been reading as much as I could about tea,” Rajvir said. “No one really knows who discovered tea but there are many legends.” (Glimpses of India)
i	Why was Pranjol not as excited as Rajvir about the tea gardens? A. He disliked looking at tea gardens.B. He had worked in tea gardens himself.C. He had grown up in and around tea gardens.D. He was bored with tea gardens.	1
ii	What does Pranjol mean by saying that Assam has the largest concentration of plantations in the world?	1
iii	Fill in the blank with ONE WORD only. Pranjol’s______________ comes through clearly when he exclaims, “You will see enough gardens to last you a lifetime!”	1
iv	How according to Rajvir does the world know about the discovery of tea? A. Historical placesB. Traditional talesC. Authentic anecdotesD. Popular publications	1
v	Select the option that correctly captures the application of the word ‘cried’ as used in line 1 of the extract. A. Jaspreet cried a lot in spite of winning second place in a competition.B. Jaspreet cried out loud when she saw a white tiger in the sanctuary.C. Jaspreet cried for hours when the police were unable to find her lost pet.D. Jaspreet has barely cried since she was three years of age.	1
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2	Attempt ANY ONE of two extracts given.	5
2.A	The trees inside are moving out into the forest,the forest that was empty all these dayswhere no bird could sit no insect hideno sun bury its feet in shadow the forest that was empty all thesenightswill be full of trees by morning.(The Trees)	1
i	Complete the sentence appropriately. It is clear that Personification is the poetic device used for ‘No sun bury its feet….’ because __________. (Clue: explain how personification applies here)	1
ii	The poet has used a poetic device in the given lines. What effect does she wish to create by its use? …no bird could sit no insect hideno sun… A. emphasisB. comparisonC. rhymeD. humour	1
iii	State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE: The extract uses trees as a symbol for conservative people.	1
iv	Select the appropriate option to complete the sentence, according to the extract. The idea of a forest that has been ‘empty all these days’ is . A. unnaturalB. scaryC. magicalD. legendary	1
v	How does the use of enjambment impact this extract? A. It forces frequent pauses.B. It simplifies the meaning.C. It builds momentum.D. It makes the lines lyrical.	1
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VI	Answer ANY FOUR of the following in about 40-50 words each.	*43=12**
i	Validate the given statement with reference to baby seagull’s fear. ‘Fear doesn’t exist anywhere else other than one’s mind.’ (His First Flight- Two Stories about Flying)Explain why the poet personally holds the conviction that the world will primarily end in fire?(Fire and Ice)	3
iii	Dr. Herriot knew his patients as well as their owners really well. Discuss. (The Triumph of Surgery)	3
iv	State one likely reason the writer of The Midnight Visitor chose to characterise Ausable as short and fat.	3
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VII	Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 100-120 words.	*26=12**
i	“Not from weeping nor from grieving will anyone obtain peace omind’.If you had to use the message of the given quote from the Buddha’s sermon (The Sermon at Benares) to help the boy cope with the loss of his ball and what it signifies (The Ball Poem), what would you include in your advice?Also, evaluate why it might be difficult for him to understand the notion.	6
ii	Fiction writers prefer creating grey characters rather than black and white. Analyse thisin detail, with reference to both the characters of The Thief’s Story ‘Honour among thieves’ is considered a popular code.Examine A Question of Trust as a story woven around this code.	6