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PA- II/SUBJECT (ENG) –X/SET-I 1 of 11 SET NO - 1 Roll No. DAV PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ODISHA PERIODIC ASSESSMENT – II [2023-24]  Please check that this question paper contains 11 printed pages.  Set number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of the answer book by the candidate.  Check that this question paper contains11 questions.  Write down the Serial Number of the question in the left side of the margin before attempting it.  15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be distributed 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the examination. The students will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer script during this period. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Code No. 184) CLASS-X Time allowed: 3 Hrs. Maximum Marks: 80 General Instructions: 1. The Question Paper contains THREE sections-READING, GRAMMAR & WRITING and LITERATURE. 2. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part. SECTION A : READING SKILLS (20 marks) Reading Comprehension Through Unseen Passages 1. Read the following text. 10 m (1) It is rare to find someone with good technical and communication skills. You can get far ahead of your colleagues if you combine the two early in your career. People will judge, evaluate, promote or block you based on your communication skills. Since habits form by repeating both good and bad forms of communication, learn to observe great communicators and adopt their styles and traits4in written and verbal forms. The art of listening and learning from each and every interaction, is another secret recipe. Develop the subconscious habit of listening to yourself as you speak and know when to pause. (2) Learning what not to say is probably more important than learning what to say. As your career develops, you will realise that the wise speak less. Speak when you have value to add, else refrain. Poorly constructed emails with grammatical errors are acceptable between friends, but they should be seriously avoided while communicating formally with your seniors. Avoid any communication in an emotional state when you might say things you will regret later. One unnecessary word uttered at the wrong time or place can ruin a relationship, career or even your life. Such is the power of words. If such a thing happens, you should immediately apologise, else it may haunt you for life. (3) Another problem to overcome is speaking too fast. Since our minds work faster than our speech, we are inclined to speak fast. This does not necessarily mean that the person hearing it will get it any faster. On Candidates must write the Set No. on the title page of the answer book
PA- II/SUBJECT (ENG) –X/SET-I 2 of 11 the contrary, it is always the reverse. So slow down, and think before you speak. 88When I get ready to speak to people,99 Abraham Lincoln said, 88I spend two-thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one-third thinking what I want to say.99 Adding humour and wit is also essential. But realise that not all jokes are funny and observe certain boundaries. Never say anything that could offend. Remember you are not a comedian who must offend as many people as you can to be witty. Answer the following questions, based on the passage above. i. What does the author prefer more over what to say? (Paragraph 2) A To listen to the best orators B. To listen to political leaders C. To learn formal communication D. To prefer what not to say 1 ii. What idea does the author suggest in order to excel in life? (Paragraph 1) 1 iii. Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference to the following: Adding humour and wit is also essential. (Paragraph 3) It suggests that: A. it9s important to incorporate some humour while you speak. B. it9s imperative to reflect wit when you address the gathering. C. speakers should be subconscious when they are to address the gathering. D. Both (a) and (b). 1 iv. Complete the following with a phrase from paragraph 2. Opinion Reason If such a thing happens, you should __________________________ immediately apologise, else it may haunt you for life. 1 v. State 1 factor how you can be way ahead from your friends in your career. 1 vi. Why should you be careful when you tend to be humorous? 2 vii. Based on your reading of the text, list two ways how to form good habits. 2 viii . Select the correct option to complete the sentence given below. The closing statement of the passage sounds damn __________________. A. cautioning B. reprimanding C. upbraiding D. chiding 1 2. Read the following text. 10 m (1) Geographically Odisha is a disaster prone state. If we will analyze the History of occurrence of disaster in Odisha then it can be better analysed that every year disaster beats Odisha in many ways. Apart from severe kind of natural disaster, every year Odisha is subjected to other natural disasters such as Sun Strokes, Heat waves, Lightning , Whirl wind, Heavy rain, Boat accident, Tornado etc. These calamities not only create huge losses of lives and damages of properties, but also severely influenced the social, cultural and economic development of the human beings. Continuous occurrence of these disasters destroys the livelihoods of small and marginal farmers, agricultural labourers, village artisans and poor by making them vulnerable. (2) Due to the prompt and timely action, proper planning and management for post disaster relief measures, rescue and rehabilitation measures, now Odisha has been recognised as a pioneer state all over the world in the field of PA- II/SUBJECT (ENG) –X/SET-I 3 of 11 (3) Odisha has been recognised as a role model in the country, for its excellent disaster management techniques to tackle different natural calamities like devastating flood, Phailin, Hudhud, cyclone, drought etc. in a successful manner. (4) After experiencing the devastation of super cyclone, the state Govt. has emphasised the participatory planning/measures to minimize the havoc of disaster and to build Odisha as a disaster resilient state in the country. In order to aware and sensitize the community to achieve successful Disaster management, now