DPS MIS, DOHA- QATAR SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT -II (2013 14) CLASS: VI Subject: English Date: 18-03-2014 Time allowed: 3Hrs Maximum Marks: 90 General instructions: (1) All questions are compulsory. (2) Marks are indicated against each question. (3) Please check that this question paper contains 10 printed pages only. (4) Please check that this question paper contains 18 questions. (5) Write the given options as answers and not numbers only. (6) Overall 4 marks will be awarded for neat work and good handwriting. SECTION A READING (20 marks) Q.1. Read the given poem and answer the questions that follow: [7] Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening- Robert Frost Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year. He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sound s the sweep Of easy wind and downy flake. Page 1 of 10
The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. Q1.1 Based on the above poem complete the following summary: [1/2X8 =4] On a (i) weather, the poet rides on a horse into the deep woods. He stops there and thinks that the woods belong to a man whose house is in the (ii). The woods are (iii),(iv) and beautiful. The poet stops to enjoy there. The horse thinks it s strange and shakes the (v) to ask whether there is something (vi). Though the woods bring him happiness, the poet has to keep going because of his responsibilities to fulfill his (vii). Before he sleeps he has to go (viii) away. Q1.2 He gives his harness bells a shake [1] To ask if there is some mistake. Name the poetic device used in the above lines and explain. Q1.3 Find the synonyms of the given words from the above poem. [1X2=2] (a) wafer Q.2. Read the following recipe: Serves for 4 persons of two-pieces each. You ll need: 4 eggs 4 tablespoons sugar ½ cup milk ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder ¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder 4 to 6 tablespoons butter 8 slices of bread maple syrup powdered sugar (b) tack French Toast Page 2 of 10 [1x5=5]
How to do: 1. Mix eggs, sugar, milk and spices in a bowl. 2. Put sliced bread into the mixture and turn until bread is soaked. 3. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a frying pan. 4. When butter bubbles, place soaked bread in the pan and brown it on both sides. 5. Add additional butter to the pan, if needed. 6. Place two pieces on each plate, cover with maple syrup and sprinkle powdered sugar on them. Q2.1 Read the questions given below and write the option that you consider the most appropriate in your answer sheet: 1. Which things are most important in this recipe? a. Powdered sugar and nutmeg b. Cinnamon and maple syrup c. Bread and egg d. Milk and sugar 2. How many servings will this recipe make? a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8 3. In which step should you be the most careful? a. Step 1: Combine eggs, sugar, milk and spices in a bowl. b. Step 2: Put sliced bread into mixture and turn until bread is soaked. c. Step 4: When butter bubbles, place soaked bread in pan and brown on both sides. d. Step 6: Place two pieces on each plate, cover with maple syrup and sprinkle powdered sugar. 4. If you want to change the recipe to make 8 servings, what will you do? a. Melt the butter longer b. Add more sugar c. Double all the ingredients d. Take 2 more slices of bread 5. Which best describes the French toast? a. Cool and sweet b. Crunchy and spicy Page 3 of 10
c. Warm and sweet d. Hot and soupy Q3. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: [1x8=8] HOW I CELEBRATED MY LAST BIRTHDAY 1. I was born on the same day as India got its freedom. I have always celebrated my birthday with my friends and members of the family. All of us get together in the big room of my house, and then in the evening we cut a cake and we dance. 2. Last year I turned 21. As usual we decorated the living room of my house. In the evening we gathered together and I cut a birthday cake. Suddenly my uncle, who seldom visited us entered the house. He showered blessings on me and joined us in the celebration of my birthday. 3. To our surprise, he suddenly stopped the music and stood in the middle of the room. He then made an impassioned speech that I can never forget all my life. He said, My dear little ones, as we know, Rohit is 21. This means he is an adult now. Can any of you tell me the real meaning of being an adult? 4. There was pin - drop silence in the room. Let me tell you the responsibilities of an adult. At first a young boy tries to understand the problems of his own house. He looks with extra care whether his family is as fit as a fiddle. If he feels that any member of his family is suffering from any problem then it is his duty to solve his or her problem. So he provides support for his family. Now Rohit has arrived at a stage where he will see many domestic problems, which he has to come in grip with. It can be a turning point in his life if he learns that the real art of living is to make sacrifices for others. After solving the problems of his own family, he should try to solve the problems of his own town, then his country, and his ultimate goal should be the progress and the well being of the entire human race. So he should be ready for any sacrifice. I hope that you don t mind my saying that this should be the last time that Rohit s birthday should be celebrated in this manner. Now he should celebrate his birthday only on the day he feels that there is not a single poor or miserable person in the world. Let nobody die of hunger, disease, want or neglect. 5. I felt upset at his remarks. I thought that it was easy to say something big about improving the life of others but it was a difficult task to actually take conclusive steps. Page 4 of 10
6. I was keen to ask my uncle about his own contribution for the enhancement of the society. But before I could ask him, my father told me that my uncle had come to our town to donate his own house to be used as an orphanage for orphans to live in. My father told me that he had also signed a paper with the government that he would like to donate his eyes, kidneys, etc. after his death. 7. After staying for a short span of time, my uncle went out of the house without even drinking a glass of water and vanished into the darkness. My heart has still not ceased praising him. Q.3.1.Read the questions given below and write the option that you consider the most appropriate in your answer sheet: 1. fit as a fiddle means a) not so fit b) perfectly fit c) a fiddle in perfect condition d) to be in right shape and size 2. the author a) had just completed twenty one years b) had just completed twenty years c) was in his twenty-third year d) has entered twenty-three years 3. Rohit s uncle a) practiced what he preached b) was selfish and had no interest in helping humanity c) was arrogant by nature d) very practical 4. The sentence at first a young boy tries to understand the problems of his own house reminds us of the proverb a) East or West home is the best b) Birds of same feather flock together c) Home s where the heart is d) Charity begins at home 5. Rohit s birthday falls a) in the month of July Page 5 of 10
b) in the month of August c) in the month of January d) none of the above 6. Rohit s uncle donated his house to be used a) as a school b) as a hospital c) as a home for orphans d) as a supermarket 7. Rohit s uncle wanted him to celebrate his birthday a) on the Independence Day of India b) never again c) when poverty and misery of mankind is eliminated d) with more friends and relatives 8. Rohit s uncle a) rarely visited their house b) quite often visited their house c) never visited their house d) never will visit his house again SECTION B - WRITING (23 marks) Q.4. Hard work is the key to success. Write an article on the need of hard work without depending on luck or magic. Hints Hard work is necessary for living. Animals also work for their life. Include examples of great personalities to prove it. Mention about laziness. Conclude mentioning your aim in life through hard work. [8] Q.5. Imagine you ve broken your mother s cherished and rare bangles accidentally. To save yourself from her scolding, you ve hidden the broken pieces and cleared up the place. State the incident and also your feeling of guilt. How did you disclose it to her? Make an entry in your diary, expressing your feelings. (120 words) [8] Page 6 of 10
Q.6. Study these pictures carefully. They tell you about an accident. Build up the story in one or two paragraphs using the clue words. Don t forget to give a title and moral for it. [7] (naughty boys, nuisance, escalator, tripped, bruises, screamed, security guards, lucky, first-aid, advised, parents, called) SECTION C - GRAMMAR (20 marks) Q.7. The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each line. Write the incorrect word along with the correct answer in the space provided: [1/2x6=3] Incorrect correct It is very easy to get in a (a) bad habit such as eating too much (b) sweets and too many food. (c) The more is are intake of unhealthy food (d) the more is the weight gains. (e) Page 7 of 10
We should be determine to exercise (f) and lead a healthy life. Q.8. Rewrite the following sentences changing the verbs into their Present Perfect form: [1x2=2] a. How often she the office? (phone) b. He Ms.Ben as a doctor in his latest movie.(cast) Q.9. Fill in the blanks with appropriate modals by following the instruction in the brackets: [1x3=3] a. She come today.(expressing possibility) b. I own a villa.(defining past state) c. You work hard to score good marks.(expressing advice). Q.10. Fill in the blanks using the words given in the bracket: [1/2x8=4] (lack, hazardous, advantages, boundaries, cause, drivers, noise, meetings, ring, lead) While cell phones offer many i), they also ii) problems. They are annoying because they iii) in the middle of the class, concerts or iv).cell phones and some users have no v). Driving can be vi) because of cell phone use. They can be very distracting and cause the vii) to take their minds while driving which can viii) to accidents. Q.11. Rearrange the following words and phrases into meaningful sentences: a. for /fizzy drinks/ dangerous/ are/ health b. leave/ well/ I/ as/ applied/ was/not/ I/ c. examination/ for/ his/ by/ of/ this/end/ will/ the/ September/he/prepare/ [1x3=3] Q.12. Punctuate the following: [1/2 X4= 2] a. No I can t reach you to the airport in 15 minutes said the taxi driver Q.13.Do as directed. [1X3=3] Page 8 of 10
1) The gang of thieves were about the treasure so that the police could catch them easily.(add a suitable prefix to the word inform and fill in the blank) 2) Her advice helped me a lot. (Identify the underlined word as noun or verb.) 3) The police car signalled to us to (Choose the correct phrasal verb - pull into, pull in) SECTION D LITERATURE (23 marks) Q.14(A). Explain with reference to context: My Lord, I have come to report on the district of Anarta. i. What was the condition of the people living in Anarta? [1] ii. How did the king solve the problem of the people? [2] Q.14(B). Explain with reference to context: [1x3=3] Red Chief, said I to the kid, would you like to go home? i. Who is the speaker of the above line? ii. Who is the author of the story? iii. What was the Red Chief s reply? Q.15. Answer the following in a sentence each: [1x4=4] a. Who was named as Snake-eye? b. What amount of seeds was to be drawn from the royal granary as ordered by Chandragupta? c. What was John Bragger s brain compared to? d. What happens to the Blighty Cow if he eats other food? Q.16. Answer any FOUR of the following in two or three sentences: [2x4=8] a. Explain the line Bards of power had sung their claims. Who is the poet of the poem Lotus? b. What was Johnny doing near the old Dorset s house when Bill and Sam saw him? c. Describe the physical features of the Blighty Cow? d. Which picture of Eshley became one of the most talked about works and where was it exhibited? e. Mention any two good qualities of Chandragupta Maurya. Page 9 of 10
Q.17. Read the sentences carefully and replace the words in brackets with the appropriate words you ve learnt from the lessons. [1/2x4=2] 1) Sachin Tendulkar is an batsman of the world. (accepted by everyone) 2) The old woman as she was seriously ill.(walked with unsteady steps as if she could fall down any moment) 3) The eagle high in the sky.(flew very high) 4) Three friends against their roommate.(plan secretly to do something illegal or harmful) Q.18. Answer any one of the following in 40-50 words: [3] How did Chandragupta handle the three conspirators and what punishment was given to them by the king? Or Explain any three statements which John Bragger boasted and why do you think they can t be real? Neatness and good handwriting [4 marks] Page 10 of 10