Delhi Public School Vadodara VI English Mid Term Exam Paper PDF 2023-2024

(MT)/ENG6/23-24 DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL VADODARA Academic Session 2023-24 Mid Term Examination Class : VI...

(MT)/ENG6/23-24 DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL VADODARA Academic Session 2023-24 Mid Term Examination Class : VI Time : 3 hr. Subject : English (184) M.M : 80 _______________________________________________________________________________________ General Instructions: Total no. of pages :06 1. The question paper contains THREE sections – READING, WRITING & GRAMMAR and LITERATURE. 2. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part. _______________________________________________________________________________________ SECTION A: READING 20 1. Read the passage given below. 1. Kalpana Chawla was an extraordinary woman who left an indelible mark on India and the world. Born in Karnal, Haryana, India, in 1961, she was a passionate aviator and an accomplished astronaut. Her inspiring journey from a young girl with big dreams to becoming the first woman of Indian origin to venture into space is nothing short of phenomenal. 2. Kalpana Chawla's fascination with the skies began at a young age. As a child, she loved to stargaze and would often wonder what lay beyond the Earth's atmosphere. This curiosity fuelled her determination to pursue a career in aeronautical engineering. Kalpana's academic brilliance and dedication earned her a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh. Later Kalpana moved to the United States to pursue her higher studies. Her academic accomplishments opened the doors to her dream career as a NASA astronaut. 3. In 1997, Kalpana was selected by NASA as a mission specialist and was later assigned to her first space mission on the Space Shuttle Columbia. On November 19, 1997, she embarked on her maiden space voyage, STS-87, making history as the first Indian-born woman to travel to space. 4. Kalpana's exceptional journey didn't end there. In 2003, she was chosen for her second space mission, STS-107, on the Space Shuttle Columbia. Tragically, on February 1, 2003, the Columbia disintegrated during re-entry, leading to the loss of all seven crew members, including Kalpana Chawla. Her death was a profound loss to India and the global space community. 5. Kalpana's legacy lives on as an inspiration to countless individuals. Her bravery, intelligence, and dedication continue to motivate generations to pursue their passions relentlessly, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. 1.1 On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions. [1x6=6] a. Where was Kalpana Chawla born? b. What was Kalpana's field of interest from a young age? c. What degree did she earn in Aeronautical Engineering? PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 4  d. Which space agency selected her as an astronaut? e. Describe Kalpana’s second space mission. f. Kalpana Chawla is an inspiration to many. Justify 1.2 On the basis of your reading of the passage, complete the sentences. [1x2=2] a. Kalpana Chawla embarked on her first space voyage on ______________ b. In 2003, she was chosen for__________________ 1.3 Find a word from the passage which means the same as each of the following. [1x2=2] a. skilled (para 1) b. motivation (para 5). 2. Read the passage given below. 1. Mysteries have captivated human minds for centuries, inviting us to explore the unknown and spark our imagination. A mystery is something that challenges our understanding and defies easy explanation. It might be a puzzling event, a hidden object, or an unexplained phenomenon that leaves us with questions and curiosity. They compel us to think critically, ask questions and search for clues to solve the puzzle. 2. One classic example of a mystery lies in the ancient Egyptian pyramids. How were these colossal structures built without modern technology? Historians and archaeologists have studied these structures for years, yet some aspects remain mysterious. 3. In the world of literature, mystery stories engage readers as they follow along with characters trying to solve puzzling crimes. The great detective Sherlock Holmes, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is a perfect example for the same. 4. Mysteries also extend into the natural world. Think of the Bermuda Triangle, an area in the Atlantic Ocean where ships and planes are said to disappear under mysterious circumstances. Scientists continue to study this phenomenon, considering various explanations. 5.Why are mysteries so captivating? They appeal to our curiosity and desire to solve problems. Mysteries challenge us to think beyond the obvious. They encourage creativity, critical thinking and collaboration as people come together to explore the unknown. 2.1 On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions. [1x6=6] a. What is a mystery? b. Why do mysteries captivate our interest? c. Give an example of a mystery from history. d. What is the mystery related to Bermuda Triangle? e. How do mysteries encourage collaboration? f. What does exploring mysteries teach us? 2.2. On the basis of your reading of the passage, complete the sentences [1x2=2] a. Mysteries have ____________for centuries. b. Mysteries challenge us to ______________ PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 4 2.3. Find a word from the passage which means the same as each of the following. [1x2=2] a) situations (para 4) b) association (para 5) SECTION B : WRITING AND GRAMMAR 20 3. a) You are Priti/Prateek, a resident of 43, JRD Society, SG Road, Nagpur. Write an application to the Principal of your school, in about 60-80 words, requesting him to grant you leave for three days as you are suffering from fever. 5 OR b) You are Gaurav / Gauri, residing at 45, Rajlok Apartments, Ganga Nagar, Ahmedabad. Write an application to the Principal of your school in about 60-80 words, requesting him to grant you three days leave as you have to go to Delhi to attend your uncle’s wedding. 4. a) You have visited an art exhibition. Using the hints given below, write an email to your friend, in 60-80 words, describing what you saw and experienced there. 5 [CLUES: first time visited the art exhibition, exhibition of paintings, 327 art objects, rare and exclusive masterpieces, educative and interesting] OR b) Write an email to your friend, in 60-80 words, describing how you caught a thief red-handed one night. You may use the clues given below. [CLUES: family went to sleep, sleep was disturbed, heard some noise, got suspicious, switched on the lights, found things in a mess, started searching, no one was found, saw shoes behind the curtain, pounced on him, caught, handed over to police.] 5. Choose an appropriate option and fill in ANY FOUR blanks. [1x4=4] Radhika was (a) _____________ nice girl but she was sad (b) _____________ lonely. She was too shy to play with (c) _____________ girls. The other girls laughed and played every day in the garden (d) _____________ also wanted Radhika to play with them but Radhika (e) _____________ not play. She remained (f) _____________ home with her mother. a) i) the ii) a iii) an iv) of b) i) but ii) also iii) and iv) as c) i) the ii) a iii) so iv) and d) i) but ii) so iii) therefore iv) and PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 4  e) i) does ii) do iii) did iv) was f) i) in ii) at iii) an iv) about 6. The following paragraph has not been edited. There is an error in each line. Find the error in the lines and write both the incorrect and the correct words in the blanks. The first one has been done for you. [1x4=4] Incorrect Correct Autumn are the season that falls between e.g are is summer and winter. There are much changes a. _______________ _______________ that began in this fascinating season. Days become b. _______________ _______________ shorter. Leaves of trees turns from green to c. _______________ _______________ vibrant red, yellow but orange. Almost every d. _______________ _______________ morning, the temperature reaches the freezing point. 7. Transform the given sentences as instructed. [1x2=2] a) She is studying. (Change it to Interrogative Sentence) b) What a wonderful sight! (Change it to Declarative Sentence) SECTION C: LITERATURE 40 8. Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. [1X5] a) No, you must do it now. It is disgraceful, sleeping beside Granny or Mother like a baby, You are in the second form and I don’t at all like the way you are being brought up. i. Who said these words to whom? ii. Which quality of the speaker is evident in the above extract? iii. What does the speaker want the listener to do? iv. What is disgraceful according to the speaker? v. Find a word from the extract which means the same as ‘shameful’. OR PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 4  b) “Let them go!” said the king, And the hundred gulls were soon flying rapidly southward. i. Who is the listener in the above extract? ii. Who are ‘them’ referred to in the above extract? iii. Where does the king want ‘them’ to go? iv. Why were the gulls flying rapidly southward? v. Find a word from the extract which means the same as ‘swiftly’. 9. a) His blood red eyes turned blue as skies, [1X5] He whispered soft and low, “Is this” I cried, with growing pride, “Is this the mighty foe?” i. Name the poem and the poet. ii. Who is referred to as ‘he’? iii.Which literary device has been used in the phrase ‘turned blue as skies’? iv. Why did his blood red eyes turn blue? v. Find a word from the extract which means the same as ‘enemy’. OR b) The flower thought, just imagine the fun If I could fly to any place under the sun! Determined, it spread its wings one day, Became a butterfly, and fluttered away. i. Name the poem and the poet. ii. What is the wish of the flower? iii. Which literary device has been used in the phrase ‘The flower thought’? iv. How did the flower achieve its wish? v. What is the rhyme scheme used in the above stanza? 10. Answer ANY FOUR of the following questions in 20-30 words each. [3×4=12] a. Moyna has a lot of self- respect. Explain. b. Why did Swami feel cut off from humanity? c. The gulls were loyal to the king of Polar bears. Justify the statement. d. Why were the Shabars a poor tribal group? e. How did Swami catch the thief? 11. Answer ANY TWO of the following questions in 20-30 words each. [3×2=6] a. According to the boy, purple must be like a thunderstorm. Why has the boy imagined in this manner? b. What does the Giant in the poem stand for? How can we defeat such a giant? c. In the poem ‘I Wish’, what does the lamp wish to do and how did it fulfil its desire? 12. Answer the following questions in 60 - 80 words each. [6x1=6] PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 4  a. Write the character sketch of Moyna. OR b. Write the character sketch of the King of Polar Bears. 13. Answer the following questions in 60 - 80 words each. [6X1=6] a. The north-eastern region of India is a place of diverse cultures. Explain with reference to the lesson Festivals of North-east India. OR b. Hard work and determination lead to success. Explain with reference to the lesson Breaking Barriers. -----------------End---------------------- PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 4