Class 12 English half yearly paper 2024-25

कक्षा 12 अंग्रेजी अर्द्धवार्षिक परीक्षा पेपर का सम्पूर्ण हल यूपी बोर्ड 2024- 25

नमस्कार दोस्तों हम आपको अपनी इस पोस्ट में कक्षा 12वी अंग्रेजी अर्धवार्षिक परीक्षा पेपर 2024- 25 का सम्पूर्ण हल बताने जा रहे हैं इस लिए पोस्ट को पूरा जरूर पढ़े यदि कुछ पूछना चाहते हैं तो कॉमेंट करे

Half Yearly Examination Paper 2024-25

Class-12th

Subject- English

Time: 3 Hrs Μ.Μ. 70

Note: Attempt all questions carefully

Part-A

(Q. No. 1-6): Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow, choosing the correct options:

The Road to 'Success is not straight: there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution-lights called family, and you will have flats called jobs. But if you have a spark called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it to a place called success!

In spite of all our planning and preparation, unexpected challenges are certain to arise. The bumps in the road are unavoidable, but you'll never get to your destination if you aren't willing to drive over them. The difference between a disaster and triumph lies in whether or not you're prepared and willing to weather the storm. If you're ready, those bumps will become stepping-stones.

The key thing to realise is that working harder is the same as working smarter. How do you work smarter? You just need to have the right skills. People want improved circumstances and better life without an improved self. They want victory without paying the price or making efforts. It really cannot happen without the other. Any improvements that have not been generated by improving yourself are superficial and short-lived. If you want to have a better future, you have to change yourself. Stop worrying about the various challenges that will come your way. Just believe in yourself and use them as stepping-stones.

'Success' is getting whatever you want out of life without violating the rights of others. It is not an accident. Success is the result of our attitude and our attitude is a choice. Hence success is a matter of choice and not chance.

Today success represents a holistic and positive attitude to life. Attitude is everything. Success is not restricted within some kind of brick and mortar premises. It assumes the individuality of complete act executed with perfection; material achievements do not define life. We don't remember sports stars for the products they endorse but the spirit of achievement they represent. In the abundance of positive attitude, lie the grandeur of a truly rewarding rich life.

Success can be measured from two standpoints-the external and the internal. Externally it is the measure of a job well done and recognition. Internally it is the feeling of achievement and wholeness derived from the completion of a task or fulfilment of desire.

1. Which of the following defines the road to success?

(a) Full of joy

(b) Full of heartless

(d) full of unexpected gifts

2. The bumps in the road to success are….

(a) expected

(b) unexpected

(d) disaster

3. Which of these might be a hurdle in achieving our goals?

(a) Unexpected challenges

(b) Smart work

(d) A strong mindset

4. Success can be measured from two stand points

(a) internal and external

(b) individual and society

(d) promises and commitments

5. The synonym of 'victory' as given in paragraph 2 is:

(a) planning

(b) preparation

(d) challenges

6.The synonym of 'surplus' 'as given in paragraph 5 is:

(a) holistic

(b) abundance

(d) grandeur

7. Which is the correct combination of the given two sentences?

The officer will return from China on Monday. You can meet him.

(a) You can meet the officer when he returned from China on Monday.

(b) You can meet the officer when he will return from China on Monday.

(d) The officer will meet you when you return from China on Monday.

8. Which word is the following sentences is an error.

Mohan is more taller than Ram.

(a) than

(b) is

(d) more

Q- Choose the correct meaning of each of the following idioms/phrases verbs.

9. The phrase 'on the wane' means

(a) increasing

(b) developing

(d) striking

10. The phrase 'hold good' means:

(a) happy

(b) thoughtful

(d) hopeful

11. The phrase 'act upon' means

(a) to work hard

(b) to conduct

(d) te follow suggestion

12. The phrase 'set in' means

(a) to stop

(b) to produce

(d) to move

Q- One Word Substitution

13. Animals which live on land and in water

(a) Ambiguous

(b) Ambivalent

(d) Amphibians

14. A person who does not believe in the existence of God.

(a) egotist

(b) altruist

(d) emigrant

15. One who sees the dark side of a thing, is called:

(a) optimist

(b) pessimist

(d) hopeless

Q- Synonyms

16. The synonym of 'controversy' is

(a) fight

(b) agreement

(d) resolution

17. Synonym of 'acute' is

(a) nice

(b) accidental

(d) curious

Q- Syntax

18. 'Rohit has gone before his father come.' Which word in this sentence is an 'error'?

(a) should

(b) his

(d) One

19. "The poem has many obscure illusions." Which word in this sentence is an 'error'?

(a) has

(b) many

(d) illusions

Q- Antonyms

20. The antonym of 'success' is-

(a) fail

(b) failed

(d)pass

Part-B

21. Write an article on any one of the following topics in about 100-150 words:

(a) Importance of Games and sports.

(b) Dowry System

Answers - Mobile Phone

Science has made the life very comfortable for human being. Civilisation started from the scratch. But today, men have everything within the reach of hands. Inventions of science are wonderful and useful. The invention of mobile phone is an appropriate example.

The invention of mobile phone has brought about a revolution in the lives of the people of the century. If used properly, it can be a blessing but if misused, it can prove to be a curse.

Mobile phones are a boon because now that the internet can be accessed through cell phones, they have become a great source of information, entertainment and even monetary transactions. Besides being a tool of immediate communication, mobile phones are now a safety tool as well. Thanks to advancement in technology, friends and loved can be tracked down with the help of GPS installed on their phone.

Mobile phones, these days, are a state of the art, all-in-one multipurpose device, which can do multiple tasks at the same time. It can play music, calculate, take pictures and do many other things. One can send and receive messages in a matter of seconds thus, saving paper and cost of transportation.

However, if misused, mobile phones are truly a bane. Using mobile phones for a long time makes the user get addicted to it. Some consider it a major source of distraction especially for students.

Mobile phones also cause many health hazards. Radiation emitted by mobile phones can damage human brain cells and even lead to cancer.

Those listening to music in full volume, with the help of head/earphones are more prone to accidents than other because they are unable to hear the sound of the horn. It can also cause permanent deafness.

Mobile phones, now being equipped with camera, are sometimes used for immoral activities and later promoting them.

Mobile phones have the qualities, which can either make or break one's life. It is up to each individual how he or she wants to use it.

22. You are Ravi Kumar of New Delhi. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper criticising vulgarity in Indian films. 10

Answers -

To ,

The chief Municipal officer

Municipality

Kanpur Uttar Pradesh

Subject - Regarding insanitary conditions

Dear sir,

I want to invite your kind attention to the dirty conditions in our locality. It is perhaps the dirtiest place in the town. It's road is not properly levelled. The road becomes muddy even after a little rainfall. The water stay on roads almost all through the year. The gutters are not cleaned regularly. The stagnant water creates pits and pools. It gives rise to all kinds of diseases. People throw refuse on the road. The roads are not regularly cleaned. Hence I kindly request you to order to clean our surroundings as soon as possible.

Thanking you

Date

Yours faithfully,

Write a letter of complaint to the Chairman of the Municipal Corporation, urging him to demolish dilapidated structures posing a threat to the citizens.

23. Change any one of the following to Indirect speech:

(a) I will say to the judge, "I am innocent".

(b) His mother said, "The Sun is very hot today."

24. Combine any one of the following as directed:[Complex]

(a) He was too tired to stand.

(b) He made a promise. He kept it also.[Compound]

25. Change any one of the following as directed:

(a) Madan writes a letter.[Passive voice]

(b) We must help the needy.[Comparative degree]

26. Correct any one of the following sentences:

(a) He is fond to read novels.

(b) We should not listen the advise of a false friend.

27. Use any one of the following parts of words in your own sentences to make the difference in their meaning clear. 2

(a) bed of roses

(b) A man of letters

28. Translate the following in to English:10

भारत राष्ट्र-निर्माण का गौरवशाली इतिहास है। भारत के लोगों ने ही अपने श्रम से राष्ट्र को विश्व-प्रतिष्ठ किया है। दर्शन और संस्कृति के लिए वैदिक ऋषि, कपिल, बुद्ध, महावीर और शंकराचार्य जैसे पूर्वज उल्लेखनीय हैं। गणित के क्षेत्र में शून्य की खोज, चिकित्सा के क्षेत्र में चरक संहिता, व्याकरण के क्षेत्र में अष्टाध्यायी ने विश्व को पहले ही बहुत कुछ देकर भारतीय ज्ञान की श्रेष्ठता साबित कर दी है। प्राचीन राष्ट्रीय एकता के लिए चन्द्रगुप्त मौर्य, अशोक, समुद्रगुप्त व हर्ष की राज्य व्यवस्थाएँ हैं।

Answers - India has a glorious history of nation-building. It is the people of India who have given the nation world-renowned fame through their hard work. For philosophy and culture, ancestors like Vedic sages, Kapil, Buddha, Mahavira and Shankaracharya are notable. The discovery of zero in the field of mathematics, Charak Samhita in the field of medicine, Ashtadhyayi in the field of grammar have already given a lot to the world and proved the superiority of Indian knowledge. For ancient national unity, there are the state systems of Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka, Samudragupta and Harsha.

29. Answer any one question in about 80 words:7

(a) What was the scene inside the class when Franz reached the school?

Ans- When Franz reached the school, he saw a strange stillness in the class. Then the teacher, M. Hamel, announced that it was their last lesson in French and the new German teacher will take the charge on the following day.

(b) How was Gandhi able to influence lawyers? Give instances.

30. Answer the following questions in about 40 words each:

(a) What had been put up on the bulletin board

Ans- The French districts of Alsace and Lorraine had been taken over by the Prussians. Hence, the bulletin board displayed the news that an order had come from Berlin to teach only German in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine.

Why did Saheb join the job at the milk booth?

(b) Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of water?

Ans- Douglas had a terrible experience which had developed in him a fear of water. He was determined to get over his fear of water because it ruined his fishing trips and deprived him of the joy of boating and swimming.

Why was the crofter so talkative and friendly with the peddler?

31. Read the following lines of poetry and answer the questions given below it. 6

A thing of beauty is a joy for ever Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness; but still will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.

(i) How is a thing of beauty of joy forever?

(ii) How does its loveliness increase?

(iii) What does the poet mean to say by it will never the pass into nothingness?

32. Give the central idea of any one of the following poem:

(a) Keeping Quiet

(b) My Mother at Sixty Six

Ans- Central idea of My Mother At Sixty-Six

The poem has been written in lyrical idiom and brings out the complexity of human relations. The central idea of the poem is 'ageing' which is the eternal law of nature. The poetess had gone to meet her mother whose pale face made her realise that her mother is getting old. The poetess becomes really upset. The poetess also mentions the close relationship which a mother and a daughter share. While going away from her mother who has grown old, poetess gets deeply saddened.

33. Answer the following questions in about 40 words each:

(a) How did Charley enter, 'The Third Level."?.

Ans- he got into a tunnel . the tunnel turned sharp left , he went down a short flight of stairs and came out on the third level

Who is the Tiger King? Why does he get that name?

(b) What are the indications for the future of human kind?

Ans- Various environmental changes such as the increasing temperature of the earth, melting of glaciers, climate change, increase in the rise of carbon compounds, depletion of the ozone layer, etc.

Why was Sadao sent to America?

34. Answer any one of the following questions in about 80 words: 7

(a) How did the announcement of the last lesson affect Franz?

Ans- When M Hamel announced that it was their last French lesson, Franz realised he had so much more to learn. He felt sorry for whiling away his time and skipping his lessons.

(b) Describe the life of ragpickers at Seemapuri.