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Extend the Given Extract by Adding an Imaginary Paragraph of Your Own (About 120 Words) a Couple of Days Later, I Was Walking Around the Camp - English

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Extend the given extract by adding an imaginary paragraph of your own (about 120 words)

A couple of days later, I was walking around the camp, around the barracks, near the barbed-wire fence where the guards could not easily see. I was alone.

On the other side of the fence, I spotted someone: a little girl with light, almost luminous curls. She was half-hidden behind a birch tree.

I glanced around to make sure no one saw me. I called to her softly in German. 'Do you have something to eat?'

She didn't understand.

I inched closer to the fence and repeated the question in polish. She stepped forward. I was thin and gaunt, with rags wrapped around my feet, but the girl looked unafraid. In her eyes, I saw life.

She pulled an apple from her woollen jacket and threw it over the fence.

I grabbed the fruit and, as I started to run away, I heard her say faintly, 'I'II see you tomorrow."

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I kept looking at all my fellow students, the girls in particular, trying to look sfor that little girl with the sweet voice. After hearing the faint, soft voice saying ‘I’ll see you tomorrow’, filled with delight and hope. Ture in her words, the very next evening she came, this time with pear and a loaf of bread. I began to be hope and pray that one day, when we were at peace I would meet her. I somehow knew she would return and also felt certain that she’d bring me something to eat. I began to daydream and soon saw myself as a young man in a college in Europe.
I was filled with joy and couldin’t thank her enough.
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2015-2016 (July) Set A

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A1. Information Transfer (Non-verbal to verbal)

         'Transfer the following information into a paragraph form.

           Manuscripts collected from both students and teachers.

                                               ↓

  Throughly screened, necessary additions, alterations. omissions are made.

                                               ↓

                                 Preparing a rough draft

                                               ↓

              Manuscripts along with a dummy sent to the printer

                                               ↓

                                      Proof correction

                                               ↓

                                  Sent for final printing

                                            OR

A2. Here are some tips about keeping healthy as given in a Science magazine. Read and
write in the form of Do's and Don'ts (table):

You must include vegetables and fruits in your diet and drink a lot of water. You should avoid junk food and aerated water. You shouldn't sit for long period of time. Rather you should exercise regularly. You shouldn't ignore the importance of good breathing habits. Try breathing deeply whenever you think of it. See to it that you leep for at least 7 hour a day. In fact, you should avoid irregular timings.


A1.Books have the power to inspire and do many more things. Observe the web diagram and convert the information into a paragraph. Add a few more points to the given information:

A2. Read the given information and fill the table provided:
Acclaimed in Indian classics as the Kalpavriksha, the all giving tree the coconut palm grows in several states in India. The coconut palm is member of the plant family Arecaceae popularly known as palm family. It flourishes on sandy soils requiring high humidity abundant sunlight and high rainfall for optimal growth. All parts of the palm are used in some way or another in the daily life of the people. Coconut water provides a refreshing and nutritious drink. The firm kernel that line the inside is high in calories and the white milk extracted from it is used in many different ways. Oil extracted from dried mature coconuts is used as cooking oil. The leaves are braided to make thatched roof and mats. The mid ribs of the leaves are dried and tied together to make brooms. The coconut shell and husk are good sources of efficient fuel. During religious ceremonies married women are often presented with a coconut along with a few grains of rice as a symbol of fertility and prosperity.

Name :  
Scientific name :  
Place where grown :  
Climate required :  
Uses :  
(a) Liquid  
(b) Kernel  
(c) Leaves  
(d) Shell  
Symbolises :  

 


Read the following Intros of news items. Choose any ONE of them and write the headline, the dateline and a short continuing paragraph for it.
(i) A shortage of onions in Maharashtra has surged prices by 30 percent. It forced the authorities to import onions from abroad.
(ii) The birth anniversary of the late President Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was celebrated yesterday in Saraswati Kanya Pathshala as Teacher's Day.


Study carefully the following pie-chart about the Income Sources of a City Budget and write a short continuing paragraph based on it in about 120 words :


Read the following extract and extend it by adding an imaginary paragraph of your own in about 120 words :

Rosalind and Orlando were married at once in the forest
and on the same day Oliver who was 110 longer selfish and married Celia. Just as they were going to be married, a mess,enger came to ask Duke senior to go back to his dukedom. Celia s fathcr; Duke Frederick, had mended his wicked ways and asked his brother to return.
Frederick had set out with a11 anny to fight the old Duke, but on his way he had met a wise and holy man, who had persuaded him that it was wrong and wicked to drive his elder brother from the court. So Frederick had given up the dukedom and the good.
Duke could go home again. There was great rejoicing in the forest of Arden, under the greenwood tree. Frederick was forgiven and Duke senior and his followers returned from the forest to live happily in their Own homes.


Read the following tabular data and write a short paragraph regarding ‘The vacant seats in the Engineering and Pharmacy college’ :
Courses
Intake capacity
Vacant seats
Engineering:
   
Degree
1, 55, 102
42, 497
Diploma
1, 65, 413
55, 107
Post - graduation
13, 651
1, 810
Pharmacy:
   
Degree
9, 712
924
Diploma
12, 959
1, 771
Post - graduation
5, 296
3, 506

Read the following extract and complete the tree – diagram given below:

The brief, bright streaks of light in the night sky are known as meteors. Those fall all the way to the ground are called meteorites. Meteorites can be divided into three broad categories: iron, stony – iron and stony.
 
Iron meteorites are mostly made of metals nickel and iron. They are not very common. Nearly 50,000 years ago, an iron meteorite, Canyon Diablo, which created a crater a nearly a mile wide and 6 feet deep, known as Meteor Crater, was found in Arizona.
 
Stony – iron meteorites rarely land on our planet. They are made of iron – nickel alloy mixed with non – metallic matter similar to the outer layers of the earth. Such a meteorite weighing more than one and a half tons was found in Huckitta, Australia in 1924.
 
There are three sub – types of stony meteorites. The first is the chondrites which make up 86 percent of meteorites.
Carbonaceous chondrites are another rare type of stony meteorites. The most famous of these fell in Murchison, Australia in 1969. It contains evidence that life on earth did not begin here. The last type, the anchondrites are also rare. Scientists say that such matter was once part of Mars and our own moon.

Read the following paragraph about ‘The causes of pollution and the possible solutions’ and tabulate the same information.

Pollution is the contamination into the natural environment that causes adverse change. Pollution levels are increasing day by day. There are various reasons for it. Air pollution is caused chiefly by industrial pollutants and by increased levels of RSPM due to higher flow of vehicular traffic. Water pollution is caused to a large extent by industrial effluents and the immersion of POP idols. Sound pollution levels have increased due to blaring loudspeakers during festival time and increased volume of traffic.

In order to solve the problems of air pollution, the chief method seems to be tree plantation. More and more citizens and NGO’s should take up green causes with civic authorities. We need to protect our forest and conserve our mangroves. In order to solve the problem of water pollution, we need to develop effective waste management techniques. Also eco-friendly idols should be used during festival time. An awareness by the general populace is very necessary to solve the problem of sound pollution. Strict enforcement of decibel levels during occasions and festival time by the police is a must.

Use the following table for your answer. 

Pollution Caused by Solution
     
     
     

Verbal to Non-verbal 
Read the following paragraph and convert into a tree diagram:
Two common types of oils are animal oil and vegetable oil.
Some of the commonest
sources of animal oils are from the livers of the cod and halibut, two kinds of fish. These oils are very nourishing. They are a great source of vitamins, and hence are recommended for under nourished children. We get oil from other creatures as well, but it is the whale that yields the most. The whale has a thick coating of fat called blubber which protects it from the extreme cold of the Arctic seas. Whales are often hunted for this oil. To make this oil fit for human consumption blubber is stripped off from a dead whale and boiled, most often on board the ship.
egetable oils are extracted from different plant parts such as seeds, nuts and the flesh of fruits. They are widely used in cooking. From very ancient times they have been used in households for various reasons. The oils of certain flowers are extracted to make perfumes. Vegetable oils such as castor oil are used as medicine and as lubricants. In recent times, there have been debates on using waste vegetable oils as fuel.


Look at the following web chart and write a short paragraph based on it in about 120 words. Suggest a suitable title:


The chart below shows information on the economics of the Annual
Sports Meet. Study the chart carefully.

The Economics of the Annual Sports Meet

 

The total cost estimated of the Meet will be~ 11, 00, 000/-

No of athletes : 1250 (750 Girls+ 500 Boys; Category wise: sub-junior:                                    350, junior: 500 and senior: 400)

Staff on Duty :    Teachers: 95 (35 men + 60 women), Support Staff 40                               (21 men + 19 women), Staff on Parking and Security                                  duty : 25 (20 men+ 5 women)

No of events :    100 ( 70 Track & Field events and 30 Jumps and                                          Throws)

Medals           : 100 Gold, 100Silver& 100Bronze

Best Athlete Trophies :  Boys: 3, Girls: 3

Best House Trophies :  4( 1 for each category and 1 over all)

Suppose you are the Prin cipal of the school. Taking information from the chart, prepare an oral presentation for the Management Committee of the school. Use as many expressions of comparison as you can. You have been given some examples.


The graph below describes the average number of hours spent by students aged 11-15 years on two activities (per student per week) in India between 1985 and 2010 and gives projections for 2015. Study the information carefully and then write a paragraph interpreting the data. Include the following:

• A comparison of the trends in the two activities
• A comparison of the situation in 1985
• A comparison of the situation between 1985 and 2010
• Predictions for the future


Read the following information and prepare a pie diagram for the same.

Annual Water Usage in Maharashtra

Water is life. It is a universal solvent and an important resource. The annual usage of water differs in various sectors of Maharashtra. The major occupation of Maharashtra being agriculture, the maximum amount of available water is used for irrigation that is 86%. The distant following place 7% is contributed by domestic sector including drinking, washing, cooking, etc. There is a close competition of other sectors which is not far away with 6% usage of water. One of the key factors which plays an important role in the development of a nation is industrial sector. The consumption of water by industrial sector is very negligible which is 1%. We know energy sector plays a vital role in the development of a nation.
In this sector, the use of water is almost nil. If we try to observe its place in the chart we do realise that it holds 0% usage and is yet to open its account.


Observe the following table and transfer the information into a paragraph:
Statewise Distribution of Urban and Rural Population in India:

States Population in Millions
  Rural Urban
Maharashtra 560 410
Gujarat 320 190
Madhya Pradesh 440 160
Chhattisgarh 170 40
Andhra Pradesh 550 210
Karnataka 350 180

Read the following extract and complete the table given below about 'Types of Diseases':

         Health is defined as not simply the absence of disease. It involves a state of feeling well, both in body and in mind. 

      The diseases may be classified into the following types, Some diseases are present at birth. They are called congenital diseases. They may develop during pregnancy or are inherited, Some of them may be caused by environmental factors. Examples of congenital diseases are Down's syndrome, sickle cell anaemia, cystic fibrosis, haemophilia, etc.

      Some diseases are acquired by humans themselves and hence are called Self-Inflicted or Acquired diseases. Examples of acquired diseases are coronary heart diseases, hypertension.

      Some diseases are transmitted from one person to another. They are called as Communicable or Infectious diseases. They are caused by biological agents, Examples of communicable diseases are Cholera, Typhoid, Measles, Malaria, etc.

      Non- communicable diseases are caused by exogenous factors like physical, chemical, nutritional deficiencies. The examples are Kwashiorkor, Pellagra, Scurvy, and Rickets, etc.  

                                                Title

Sr.No. Types  Causes

Examples

1. Congenital

o

develop during pregnancy

o environmental factors 

 
2. Self-Inflicted Acquired   Coronary heart disease. hypertension
3.   By biological agents Cholera, typhoid, measles, malaria
4.  Non-communicable diseases   Kwashiorkor, Pellagra, Scurvy, and Rickets

Information Transfer (Non-verbal to Verbal):

Transfer the given information into a paragraph.


Do anyone of the following activities.

Transfer the given information into a paragraph.


Look at the table given below and write a short paragraph based on it in about 120 words :
The following table shows irregular rainfall causing low groundwater level in Nashik district, and Talukawise its worst hit villages.

Drop in water level Talukas
0 to 1 meter Nashik, Igatpuri, Niphad, Chandwad, Kalwan, Deola, Tryambakeshwar
1 to 2 meters Sinnar, Yeola, Nandgaon, Satana, Malegaon
Worst Hit Areas
Talukas Situation over coming months
Oct.-Dec. Jan-Mar. Apr.-June Total
Igatpuri 01 06 49 56
Malegaon 31 54 37 122
Nandgaon 08 17 37 62
Niphad 01 04 47 52
Source: Times of India, Nashik Times, City Edn.
 Date: Oct. 18, 2018

Transfer the information into a paragraph:
 Read the following web diagram to transform into a paragraph: 


Read the following paragraph and transfer the information in the form of a tree diagram:

The United Nations was established at the end of the second world war to maintain international peace and security.
 In the central system of the UN, there are 15 members of the Security Council. The Economic and Social Council has 54 members. The Secretariat of the United Nations is headed by Secretary-General.
 The UN has several specialized agencies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). 


Observe the following web diagram carefully and convert it into a paragraph. 


Read the given extract carefully and transfer the following into a flow chart: 
                  Garbage disposal has become a great problem in urban areas. A lot of garbage is being collected from every household. Some cities have come up with innovative ideas to tackle this problem. First of all, the garbage in trucks is segregated into organic waste from recyclable waste. Then it is put in separate containers.
                  Earthworm culture is added to this organic waste. After a few weeks the conversion process is complete and what we can get is vermicompost which is a very good quality compost that can be mixed with soil and used for better yields. 


(i) Read the following tree diagram and find out more information about opportunities in ‘on and off the shore’ the Indian Navy.

(ii) Required qualifications and various fields/opportunities for women to join in the Navy.

(iii) Colleges that provide education in oceanography - 

  • National Institute of Oceanography, Goa
  • National Institute of Oceanography, Mumbai
  • MBA (Logistic Shipping Management), IIKM Business School, Calicut, Kerala
  • Indira Gandhi College of Distance Education IGCDE Tamil Nadu.

Non-verbal to Verbal:

Transfer the information into a paragraph:
Observe the tree diagram of types of disease and write a paragraph on it. Suggest a suitable title.


Non-verbal to verbal:

Transfer the information into a paragraph.

Observe the web diagram and write a paragraph on it. Suggest a suitable title.


Verbal to Non-verbal:

Prepare a fact file using the following points:

Location, Modes of transport, Best time to visit, Accommodation, Places to visit Uniqueness

Ooty or Udhagamandalam’ is a hill station in Tamil Nadu. The queen of the blue mountains sits in the central region of the Nilgiri Range at 7,400 feet, 292 km south west of Bengaluru. The botanical garden, The Ooty Lake, Holy Trinity Church are the places which add to the beauty of Ooty. Wenlock downs is one of the most popular picnic spots in Ooty. Ooty’s hotels range from swanky to budget places. Hotel Surya, Nilgiri Hotel, Khims are some renowned hotels. It is best to visit the place during off season, i.e. March to May to avoid large crowd. Coimbatore is the nearest airport and from there cabs are available to Ooty. From Coimbatore to Udhagamandalam station you may travel by rail or meter gauge. For those taking the road NH 17 Bandipur via Maddur and Mysore will be convenient. From Bandlpur take the route to Mudumalai reserve to Ooty via Gudalur. Ooty is well known for its handmade chocolates, aromatic oils, spices and of course tea.


Non-verbal to Verbal

Study the table given below and prepare a paragraph on it.

  Alligators Crocodiles
1. U shaped round snout V shaped round snout
2. Live in fresh water Live in fresh water and saline water
3. Have wide jaws; upper jaw is wider than the lower jaw Have narrow jaws; both the jaws are of the same size
4. Only upper teeth are visible when the mouth is closed Both the teeth are visible when the mouth is closed.
5. No functioning salt glands Very functional salt glands
6. Sensory pits on scales near the jaw Sensory pits in every scale of the body

Read the following information and complete the table given below. Give a suitable title:

Turtles and tortoises are closely related. They are both reptiles from the same family (Testudines or Chelonian). The main difference between the two is that turtle is the name given to water-dwellers and tortoise is the name given to land-dwellers. They are easily identified by the presence of a shell, from which their head and limbs protrude.

Turtles are found in Africa and America. Its shell is lighter and more streamlined than that of a tortoise. To enable swimming, it has webbed feet with long claws. Turtles are omnivores, eating both vegetation and meat. Their lifespan is shorter than that of the tortoise with an average of 20-40 years and a maximum of 86 years.

Tortoises are found mainly in Asia and Africa, but also in America. It has a rounder, bumpier, heavier shell than a turtle. Its bent legs are short and sturdy. Tortoises are usually herbivores, but some eat meat, their lifespan is longer than that of the turtle with an average of 80-150 years and a maximum of 188 years.

 

FEATURES TURTLES TORTOISE
(i) Habitat    
(ii) Places found in    
(iii) Shell    
(iv) Lifespan    

Transfer the information into a paragraph:

Observe the chart and write a paragraph on it. Suggest a suitable title:


Transfer the given information in the form of a paragraph.

THE WATER CYCLE PROCESS


Verbal to Non-verbal

Read the information from the given paragraph and write it into a tree diagram.

There are different kinds of musical instruments. They are divided into three main classes according to the way that they are played. Some instruments are played by blowing air into them. These are called wind instruments. Some of these are said to be of the wood wind family. Examples of woodwind instruments are the flute, the clarinet and the horn. There are also various other wind instruments such as the mouth organ and the bagpipes. Some instruments are played by banging or striking them. Instruments like this are called percussion instruments. The last big group of musical instruments have strings. There are two kinds of stringed instruments. Examples are the harp and the guitar, the violin and the cello.

Non-Verbal to Verbal:

Write the given information in the form of a paragraph:

Distribution of working children by type of work in 2011

Area of work Percentage Number
(in millions)
Cultivators 26.0 2.63
Agricultural labourers 32.9 3.33
Household workers 5.2 0.52
Other workers 35.8 3.62

Verbal to Non-Verbal

Read the information in the given paragraphs and complete the table:

Man and forest live in a close relationship. The forest fulfils most of man's needs. He collects resin, cane, timber, food and fruits from forests. The fallen branch gives him firewood. Trees purify the polluted air. But men have been unkind towards the forest for a few years. People must be made aware of the value of forests. Planting campaigns should be launched. The government of the world should enforce severe laws against wrongdoers. Vast areas of forest lands should be declared nature reserves. Scientists and engineers should be encouraged to find substitutes for wood like bamboo, hemp, etc.

 

ITEM INFORMATION
Products of forest  
Firewood comes from  
Forests should be declared  
Substitutes for wood  

Verbal to Non-verbal:

Read the following statements and prepare a chart of 'Dos' and 'Don'ts'. Suggest a suitable title for it.

Nature is abode for all of us. lt provides us with all our basic needs. However, we must take care of the following things so that our mother nature is not harmed.

  • We must plant more trees.
  • We should not cut trees.
  • We must keep our area neat and clean.
  • We should never discharge garbage without proper management.
  • We should not pollute air and water.
  • We should not use plastic bags.
  • We should not hunt birds or animals.
  • We should use more of public transport.
  • We should spread awareness about the importance of maintaining balance in nature.

Gurmeet Kaur is an aspiring candidate for a public- funded engineering college in the suburbs. She belongs to a nearby village, has minimal technological skills and exposure, has the required cut-off percentage and is looking for a complete or partial scholarship.

Write a paragraph in about 100-120 words analysing her SWOT notes to support your stand on whether she should /not join the college.

STRENGTH

  • Strong Curriculum
  • Quality faculty
  • Vibrant Activity Clubs
  • Green location
  • Close proximity to residential areas

WEAKNESS

  • Lack of diversity
  • Students’ behavioural problems
  • No hostel facility
  • Slow repair and maintenance work
  • Underutilization of IT Services
  • Lack of targeted advertisements to out-state students

OPPORTUNITIES

  • Practice based research
  • Partnership with professional organisations
  • Strong alumni
  • Acclaimed Student Exchange
    Programme with European countries

THREAT

  • Lack of publicity in areas of excellence
  • Public perception towards funded colleges
  • Declining students’ interest towards technical subjects
  • Low employee morale due to budget cuts

A group of enterprising young adults conducted a survey on reopening of educational institutions in the National Capital.

Write a paragraph in about 120 words analysing the listed responses.


A survey was conducted in the National Capital in over twenty schools about 40 different activities that interest the children in the age group of 13 years to 15 years. Write a paragraph in not more than 120 words, analyzing the following information.


Non-Verbal to Verbal

Write a paragraph of 100 words based on the information given in the following table and give a suitable title for it:

  Types of Forests Plants Animals
(1)

Equatorial

Evergreen

Mahogany,

Rosewood,

Ironwood,

Oil palm

Different types of monkeys,

snakes,

lizards,

bats, tse-tse flies

(2) Marshes

Mangraove,

Creepers,

Numerous

tall trees

like Mahogany

Different types of

insects,

snakes,

crocodiles, tse-tse

and other flies


(A1) Verbal to Non-Verbal:

Read the following information and complete the flowchart for the same, and give a suitable title.

Sugar beet grows through the summer and is harvested in autumn and winter. When it arrives on site, the sugar beet is washed. The sugar beet is sliced into thin strips called cossettes.‘These thin strips are mixed with hot water to extract the sugar and a lime solution is added to the raw juice to remove any impurities.
‘The syrup is filtered, heated and seeded with tiny sugar crystals, which grow into the required size. The sugar crystals are then washed, dried and cooled. Sugar is delivered to our customers in a variety of formats for both industrial and retail markets.


Non-verbal to Verbal:

Transfer the given information into a paragraph. Suggest a suitable title:

  Caused by Man Caused by Nature Solutions
i. Too many people Droughts Stricter laws to control population.
ii. More agricultural land required to meet the needs of the ever growing populations Floods Stricter laws and proper execution of laws
iii. Cutting of forests for wood etc. Forest fires Use alternative products.
iv. Poaching by hunters. - Reduce demand for illegal wildlife parts and products by not purchasing products made from these items.

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