Class:VIII

Date:

English

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 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 Answersheet provided to you.

5. Read each question carefully and follow the instructions.

1. Strictly adhere to the word limit given with each question. Marks will be deducted for exceeding the word limit.

SECTION A-READING

1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

1. While it is a very well known fact that yoga, certain kinds of music and some calming foods,

are known to relieve stress, the latest trend is the search for certain scents with calming properties that can help a person to unwind and soothe the nerves.

1. One such scent that is now being touted as having calming properties is lavender. It has long

been a popular ingredient used in most spas as the scent is believed to help one sleep better. To test its properties one can opt for a lotion with lavender as its ingredient. An even better option is to spray scent on the pillow for a sound sleep.

1. Everyone has heard of mint chutney that is served with samosas and pakoras, but few would

think of applying a mint-based paste on one's body. Yet this is just what is recommended for those who would like a smooth and purifying effect on the mind, brought about by this application.

1. Citrus fruits are not only good for health but also serve as good mood lifters. Sniffing lemon

zest is believed to soothe over stress and the smell of grapefruit is known to curb depression. Other advantages include memory enhancement from smelling oranges. Even the zest of an orange can make one fell energetic. Therapists also recommend that one can light an orange- scented candle by one's side, in the bath, and imbibe the same benefits.

1. For that nagging headache that comes on whenever you step out into the scorching sun, there is

yet a cure available from the array of calming scents. According to some researchers sniffing at a green apple cannot only cure a headache, but help alleviate it altogether.

1. The latest finding about the calming properties of scents has entered the realm of roses. Since

time immemorial the flower has been associated with happiness, love and joy. With this new finding, it will now embody an additional quality – that of relieving stress. The ideal way to prove it would be to use a rose-scented soap or massage with rose-scented body oil before going under the shower.

1.a.) What does the latest research into scents reveal? 2 2

b.) What are the latest findings about the properties of lavender?

2 2 c.) How do citrus fruits help in calming the body? d.) What are the properties of green apples? e.) The word 'calming' used in the passage denotes_ i.) composing oneself ii.) decomposing oneself

iii.) making oneself sleepy iv.) adding colour to one's life 1 f.) The word 'touted' in the passage expresses_ i.) winning a horse race ii.) trying to promote something

iii.) giving away iv.) going on a fast walk

g.) When 'something is recommend' it is_ i.) widely criticized ii.) re-used a second time 1

iii.) widely approved iv.) started again

h.) 'A therapist' is a person who _ i .) is an animal doctor ii.) practices medicine without a degree 1

iii.) a mind doctor iv.) is a doctor in theory

2. Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that follow:

<u>The Leader</u>

Patient and steady with all he must bear,

Ready to meet every challenge with care,

Easy in manner, yet solid as steel,

Strong in his faith, refreshingly real,

Isn't afraid to propose what is bold,

Doesn't conform to the usual mould,

Eyes that have foresight, for hindsight won't do,

Never backs down when he sees what is true,

Tells it all straight, and means it all too,

Going forward and knowing he's right,

Even when doubted for why he would fight,

Over and over he makes his case clear

Reaching to touch the ones who won't hear.

Growing in strength, he won't be unnerved,

Even assuring he'll stand by his word.

Wanting the world to join his firm stand,

Bracing for war, but praying for peace,

Using his power so evil will cease:

So much a leader of worthy of trust,

Here stands a man who will do what he must. 2 2 1 a.) What does the poet mean by saying that a leader must be solid "solid as steel"? b.) What should a leader do when people don't listen to him? c.) Which line in the poem suggests that a leader does things differently and doesn't follow the norm? d.) What is a leader's attitude towards war? e.) Identify one figure of speech used in the poem. f.) Find the synonym of the word 'stop' from the poem. 1 1 1