Date:

Class: VI

English (Set -B)

Time:3 hrs

M. M: 70

General Instructions:

1. This paper consists of THREE sections:

Section A Reading

20 marks

Section B Writing/Grammar

25 marks

Section C Literature/Long Reading Text

25 marks

2. Attempt all questions.

3. Do not write anything on the question paper.

1. All the answers must be correctly numbered as in the question paper and written in the Answer sheet provided to you.

5. Read each question carefully and follow the instructions.

6. Strictly adhere to the word limit given with each question.

SECTION A: READING

5 1 Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: What would life be without music? The world would be a very quiet place. Music is in many ways the fabric of our lives and the definition of society. Music is the direct reflection of the picture of society. Music can be a way to deliver, messages, a poetic medium, a fine art or nothing more than a source of entertainment. No matter what it is used for, music is the perfect art and our lives would be incomplete without it. Music helps the mind to develop and grow. It is a proven fact that participating in a music program in a school will help to develop your brain to a higher level and faster than other students. So, why do we need music in our schools? Well, because music is everything.

1. Without music the world would be_
2. What presents the direct picture of the society?
3. Music is important as it can be a_____
4. How does music help your mind to develop and grow?
5. Give the antonym

for- loud (Line 1)

2 Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

Human beings and all other animals depend directly or indirectly on plants. Plants are necessary for life on this earth. They are the basic source of food for all living beings. The sun's energy along with water and carbon dioxide is used by the pants to make their food. The food prepared by plants is eaten by human beings and animals. This gives them the energy to work and grow. In the absence of oxygen, no animal or human being can survive. If there were no green plants, there would be no oxygen for human beings and animals to breathe. If there was no carbon-dioxide, green plants would not be able to carry out photosynthesis. The plants not only help to maintain the balance of nature but also make our

surroundings look beautiful and pleasant. Thus, human beings depend on plants.

1. What is the basic source of food for all living

beings? a)Animals b)Plants c)Natural food

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