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(2) Write short paragraph in about 120 words to be used for the Counter - View section on the following topic:

“Science and Technology development have helped us in all walks of life”.

You may take help of the following points from the View section.

Ans.

Science and technology development are not at all useful for mankind. It has made life so discomfort that nobody has some time to think about themselves. Man was quite contented with life before the development of science and technology. Agricultural production increased with the decline in quality of goods. Life being lengthened along with various diseases. World is brought closer through various safer and faster communication and transport systems but nobody has some time to spend with their own family members. Modes of entertainment has increased tremendously but the physical activities have been decreased to a lot.

Q. 7. Answer the following questions as per instructions:

(A) Imagine you have to interview an old woman who lives in an ‘old - age home’. Write a set of 8 to 10 questions for the interview. You may take help of the following points: [4 marks]

Ans. Good morning, you look very happy in this home and am glad to see you in good health.

(1) Whee does your family live?

(2) Do they visit you often?

(3) How many children and grandchildren do you have?

(4) Why did they put you in an old - age home?

(5) What’s the environment like here?

(6) What would an average day here look like?

(7) Are you happy with the treatment here?

(8) What’s the most challenging part to you?

(9) What would you like us to do in order to make you your life more meaningful?

(10) What advice would you give to young people wanting to put their parents in an old age home?

Q. 7. (B) Imagine you have to give a speech on the topic ‘India’s Changing Villages’. Write a speech on it about 100 words. [3 marks]

Ans.

India’s Changing Villages.

India is a land of villages. It is said that real India lives in villages. About seventy per cent of its population lives in villages. India is undergoing revolutionary changes. Its villages are not untouched by those changes.

The changes are reflected in every walk of life. These changes have been brought by various agents. These include science, technology, and spread of education, advent of media in rural areas, industrialisation, urbanisation and migration. Hence the lifestyle, attitude and thinking have changed greatly in rural India. In fact these factors have combined to change the ritualistic rural society into a dynamic society.

Once upon a time Caste-based division has been prominently visible in rural India. But things are rapidly changing now. People do not care for any such distinction. There is an interdependence existence in society. There is a close interaction of people of different castes, creeds and religions, among them for various purposes. The outlook of the villagers has undergone sea change. They have begun to see things in broader context. This is a good sign.

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Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper highlighting in it the importance of cleanliness and the need of public participation in the cleanliness drive in your district.

7G, Rainbow colony,

M.G. Road,

Dharavi,

Mumbai - 400017.

7th March, 2017.

The Editor,

The Times of India,

Mumbai - 400001.

Subject : Importance of Cleanliness. Public participation in ‘Cleanliness Drive’.

Respected Sir,

Our area ‘Dharavi’ is mostly filled with dirty and untidy state of things. The roads were damp, the streets unswept. Garbage bins are often overflowing and many people seem to lack any civic sense. They continue to litter the place, despite being reminded of their civic responsibilities through banners and posters.

It is the duty of us, to take up the issue of cleanliness in a practical way. So a ‘Cleanliness Drive’ is being organised by the ‘Earth Society’ on 10th March, 2017 from 9.00 am onwards all participants will meet at ‘Indian Bank’, 90 Feet Road, Dharavi. Cleanliness is the need of the society, so we will make this appeal to the public. All are welcome to participate in this drive to make it a huge success.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

XYZ.

Q. 6. B. Write on any ONE of the following items as directed:

(1) Write a short tourist leaflet on a place of historical importance with the help of the following points:  [Click here for Answer]

(i) How to reach there?

(ii) Where to Stay?

(iii) Historical importance of the place.

(iv) Shopping Attraction.

(v) Add your own points.

OR

(2) Read the following headlines of news items. Choose any ONE of them and write the dateline, intro and a short continuing paragraph:

(i) 4 killed, 20 injured in a road mishap.

(ii) Auto - rickshaw drivers on strike.

Ans. 4 killed, 20 injured in a road mishap.

By a Staff Reporter

Mumbai, March 7

Four members of a family, including two women, were killed on the spot and 20 other people were injured, when their tractor trolley was hit by an unidentified truck at Mumbai - Pune highway, police said.

The victims were returning to Mumbai after attending a family function at Pune when the incident occurred last night. The deceased were identified. 20 others were injured in the accident. All were rushed to a nearby hospital where the 4 were declared dead on arrival and the injured are being treated. 5 of them are in intensive case and very critical. The others had minor injuries.

Ans. Auto - Rickshaw drivers on Strike.

By a Staff Reporter

Mumbai, March 7

The auto - rickshaw drivers association has called for an All - Mumbai strike on 12th March, 2017 to protest against the recent hike in petrol, diesel and gas prices. They also protest against the take over by Multinational Companies in the transport sector.

The Union Leader, Mr. Amin claims that the hike in prices with no hike in auto - rickshaw fare is not right. Auto - rickshaw drivers will therefore take their vehicles off the road till the government takes note of their proposal.

Q6. C. Write any one of the following items. [4 Marks]

(1) 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

Ans. ‘The vacant seats in the Engineering and Pharmacy college’

Engineering colleges have degree, diploma and Post  graduation courses. The table shows that out of total 1, 55, 102 seats in the Degree course, 42, 497 remain vacant. In the Diploma course, 55, 107 seats out of 1, 65, 413 remain vacant and in the post graduation course out of total 13, 651 seats only 1810 are vacant. Pharmacy colleges also have degree, diploma and post graduation course. The number of vacant seats here are much less 924 out of 9, 712 in the degree course are vacant. 1771 seats out of a total of 12959 on the diploma course are vacant. Finally in the post graduation course a large number of seats are vacant 3506 out of 5296.

OR.

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Q. 6. A. Letter Writing:

(1) Write an application in response to the following advertisement using information given in the CV provided:

Ans.

Suhas Randive,

105, Roshan Apartment,

L. T. Road,

Pune - 11.

27th February, 2017.

The Proprietor,

Ganesh Electronics,

M.G. Road,

Solapur.

Subject: Application for the post of Salesman.

Reference: Advertisement in Mumbai Times.

Dear Sir,

With reference to your advertisement in Mumbai Times dated 26th February, 2016 for the post of an English Speaking Salesman for an electronic showrooms, in the Solapur I wish to apply for the same.

I am young and energetic man, 25 years old, well qualified and looking for a job with better prospects. I am eager to join your showroom. I would like to add my knowledge with experience. I am a first class Arts graduate from Pune University and subsequently did a diploma in electronics. I have a good communication skill. My English is so fluent that sometime I myself wondered about me. With my knowledge of electronics, I feel confident that I will be able to sell your products successfully. I have three years experience as a salesman, having worked at a textile shop, which is an added qualification. Apart from sales, I have other interests. I enjoy travelling around the country, photography is my passion and I also enjoy reading.

I am eagerly awaiting for you interview call. If given the opportunity to work with you, I assure you that I will do my best to increase the Sales as well as overall activities and thus give you utmost satisfaction. I look forward to a favourable interview call. I have enclosed xerox copy of all my education certificate for your reference.

Thank you,

Yours faithfully,

Suhas Randive.

Encl: Xerox copy of Educational Certificates.

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Q. 5. B. Read the following extract and convert it into a dialogue between ORlando and the Duke Senior in about 8 to 10 sentences: [4 marks]

[You may begin with:  Orlando: Stop and eat no more! ]

The duke senior and his followers were sitting down to a meal one day when Orlando rushed out from among the trees, his sword in his hand. ‘stop, and eat no more !’ he cried

The duke and his friend asked him what he wanted. ‘food,’ said Orlando. ‘I am almost dying of hunger.’

    They asked him to sit down and eat, but he would not do so. He told them that his old servant was in the wood, dying of hunger. ‘I will not eat a bite until he has been fed,’ Orlando said.

  So the good duke and his followers helped him to bring Adrian to their hiding-place, and Orlando and the old man were fed and taken care of. When the duke learned that Orlando was a son of his old friend Sir Manuel de Roys, he welcomed him gladly to his forest court.

Orlando lived happily with the duke and his friends, but he had not forgotten the lovely Rosalind. She was always in his thoughts and everyday he wrote poetry about her, pinning it on the trees in the forest. ‘These trees shall be my books,’ he said, ‘so that everyone who looks in the forest will be able to read how sweet and good Rosalind is.’

Ans.

Orlando : Stop and eat no more.

Duke Senior : What do you want young man?

Orlando : ‘Food’, sir. I am almost dying of hunger.

Duke Senior : Sit, and dine with us.

Orlando : No, sir, I cannot dine with you.

Duke Senior: : And, why, may I ask?

Orlando : My old servant is in the wood, dying of hunger. I will not eat a bite until he has been fed.

Duke Senior : We will come with you and bring you servant here so you can both eat. Now, can you tell me who you are young man?

Orlando : I am Orlando, son of Sir Rowland de Boys.

Duke Senior : Welcome my boy, your dad and I were the best of friends, come and be my guest in my humble dwelling place.

Orlando : Thank you, Sir! I will be happy to live with you and your family.

Duke Senior : Is it that you are carving on those trees?

Orlando : Yes of course sir, Trees are my books on which I write poems about my lady love.

Duke Senior : I am sure, that one day you will be awarded for your love and affection.

Q. 5. B. Read the following extract and extend it by adding an imaginary paragraph of your own about 120 words: [4 marks]

Nearly seven months later, my brothers and I were crammed into a coal car and shipped to Theresienstadt camp in Czechoslovakia.

"Don't return," I told the girl that day. "We're leaving."

I turned toward the barracks and didn't look back, didn't even say good-bye to the girl whose name I'd never learned ... the girl with the apples.

We were in Theresienstadt for three months. The war was winding down and Allied forces were closing in, yet my fate seemed sealed. On May 10, 1945, I was scheduled to die in the gas chamber at 10:00 AM.

Ans. In the quiet of dawn, I tried to prepare myself. So many times death seemed ready to claim me, but somehow I'd survived. Now, it was over. I thought of my parents. At least, I thought, we will be reunited.

At 8 A.M. there was a commotion. I heard shouts, and saw people running every which way through camp. I caught up with my brothers.

Russian troops had liberated the camp! The gates swung open. Everyone was running, so I did too.

Amazingly, all of my brothers had survived; I'm not sure how. But I knew that the girl with the apples had been the key to my survival. In a place where evil seemed triumphant, one person's goodness had saved my life, had given me hope in a place where there was none. My mother had promised to send me an angel, and the angel had come.

Eventually I made my way to England where I was sponsored by a Jewish charity, put up in a hostel with other boys who had survived the Holocaust and trained in electronics. Then I came to America, where my brother Sam had already moved.