Madhyamik English Question Paper 2017. Here the students of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education can get the English question with answer. Previous year’s question papers are very important for the preparation of the next Examination. Those students who want to score a good result in their Examination must follow the previous year’s questions Paper. Question Paper for English subject are given below.

Madhyamik 2017 English Question Answer মাধ্যমিক ২০১৭ ইংরাজি প্রশ্নোত্তর।

2017
ENGLISH
(Second Language)
Time : 3 Hours 15 Minutes

(First 15 Minutes for reading the question paper only, 3 Hours for writing)

Full Marks :
For Regular Candidates – 90
For External Candidates – 100

SECTION—A
Reading Comprehension (Seen)

1. Read the passage careflully and answer the question that follow:

It is always lovely on the Big Half Moon in summer. When it is fine, the harbour is blue and calm, with little wind and ripples. Every summer, we had some hobby. The last summer before Dick and Mimi came, we were crazy about kites. A boy on the mainland showed Claude how to make them. Back on the island we.made pilenty of kites. Calude would go around to the other side of the island and we would play shipwrecked mariners signalling to each other with kites.

We had a kite that was big and covered with lovely red paper. We pasted gold tinsel stars all over it and had written our names full in it—Claude Leete and Philippa Leete, Big Half Moon lighthouse.

One day there was a grand wind for kite-flying. I’m not sure how it happened, but as I was bringing the kite from the house, I tripped and fell over the rocks. My elbow went clear through the kite, making a big hole.

We had to hurry to fix the kite if we wanted to send it up before the wind fell. We rushed into the lighthouse to get some paper. We knew there was no more red paper. We took the first thing that came handy—an old letter lying on the bookcase in the sitting room. We patched the kite up with the letter, a sheet on each side and dried it by the fire. We started out, and up went the kite like a bird.

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Madhyamik All Subject Mock Test

Madhyamik All Subject Question Paper

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A. Write the correct alternative to complete the following sentences in the given spaces: 1×5=5

(i) The Big Half Moon looked lovely during—
(a) spring (b) summer (c) autumn (d) winter

Ans: (b) summer

(ii) The narrator and his playmates pretended to be—
(a) robbers
(b) adventures
(c) mountaineers
(d) shipwrecked mariners

Ans: (d) shipwrecked mariners

(iii) The part of the narrators body that went through the kite was his—
(a) elbow (b) ankle (c) knee (d) fingers

Ans: (a) elbow

(iv) The narrator of the text is—
(a) Dick (b) Mimi (c) Philippa (d) Claude

Ans: (c) Philippa

(v) The kite was mended with a—
(a) red paper (b) letter (c) leaflet (d) newspaper

Ans: (b) letter

B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text: 1×3=3

(i) The visitors to the island last summer were __________________.

Ans: Dick and Mimi.

(ii) The name of the lighthouse was _____________________________.

Ans: Big half Moon Lighthouse.

(iii) They hurried to fix the kite because ______________________.

Ans: the wind might fall.

C. State whether the following statements are True or False. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false in the boxes on the right-hand side. Provide sentences/phrases/words in support of your answer: 2×2=4

(i) In summer the island is rough and windy. (F)

S.S : when it is fine, the harbour is blue and calm, with little wind and ripples.

(ii) The names of Claude and Philippa were written on the kite. (T)

S.S : …. And had written our names full on Claude Leete and Philippa Leete big half moonlight house.

2. Read the poem and answer the questions given below:

The mountain and the squirrel
Had a quarrel:
And the former called the latter
‘Little Prig.’
bun replied,
‘You are doubtless very big;
But all sorts of things and weather
Must be taken in together,
To make up a year
And a sphere.
And I think it no disgrace
To occupy my place.
If I’m not so large as you,
You are not so small as I,
And not half so spry.
I’ll not deny you make
A very pretty squirrel track;
Talents differ, all is well and wisely put;
If I cannot carry forests on my back,
Neither can you crack a nut’

A. Write the correct alternatives to complete the following sentences: 1×4= 4

(i) ‘Little Prig’ refers to—
(a) the mountain (b) the squirrel
(c) the forest (d) a nut

Ans. (b) the squirrel

(ii) The mountain is—
(a) very wise (b) quite lively
(c) very big (d) very pretty

Ans. (c) very big

(iii) The quarrel was between—
(a) the forest and the squirrel
(b) a nut and the squirrel
(c) talent and wisdom
(d) the mountain and squirrel

Ans. (d) the mountain and squirrel

(iv) Unlike the squirrel the mountain can—
(a) carry forests on its back
(b) crack a nut
(c) move about happily
(d) make a sphere

Ans. (a) carry forests on its back

B. Answer the following questions: 2×2=4

(i) How does the mountain make fun of the squirrel ?

Ans. The mountain makes fun of the squirrel by calling it ‘Little Prig’.

(ii) Mention two qualities of the mountain.

Ans. The mountain can make a very pretty squirrel track. Beside this, it can carry forests on its back.

Reading Comprehension
(Unseen)

3. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

P V Sindhu, India’s latest badminton superstar, spoke freely and frankly to the press. She impressed everyone with her charming manner, infectious smile and friendly jokes. The Rio Olympics silver medalist is a lively 21 year old with a sharp brain and fierce dedication to her work. She recalled her days at Gopichand’s Academy. She told the press that she started her training at 4.30 am everyday and she wished to continue to stick to that same schedule. She was full of praise for Gopichand’s Academy. “I can tell you,” she said with great excitement, “the infrastructure and everything has been perfect and we have been getting all the facilities. Whatever we have wanted has been there”

When she was asked how she felt to be a woman achiever, she replied, “It’s really a great feeling.” She added that all the women participants from India performed really well, because she believed that coming to the Olympics itself was a very big achievement.

Sindhu was asked to comment on her feelings on the day of the final match. She said that she was confident and even her coach Gopichand believed that she could do it. On National Sports Day, 29th August, Sindhu along with Deepa Karmakar and Sakshi Malik received the RajnV Gandhi Khel Ratna award.

[Adapted from an interview published in The Times of India, dated 31st August, 2016]

A. Write the correct alternative to complete the following sentences: 1×6=6

(i) P V Sindhu is the latest superstar in the field of—
(a) table-tennis (b) badminton
(c) lawn tennis (d) hockey

Ans. (b) badminton

(ii) P V Sindhu is ______________.
(a) 25 years old (b) 43 years old
(c) 21 years old (d) 17 years old

Ans. (c) 21 years old

(iii) Sindhu was trained at—
(a) Gopichand’s Academy
(b) Sports Authority of India
(c) a local badminton club
(d) National Sports Academy

Ans. (a) Gopichand’s Academy

(iv) Everyday Sindhu started her training—
(a) in the afternoon
(b) early in the morning
(c) in the evening
(d) at midday

Ans. (b) early in the morning

(v) National Sports Day is observed on—
(a) 29th August (b) 15th August (c) 5th September (d) 2nd October

Ans. (a) 29th August

(vi) The above passage is an adaptation from—
(a) a story (b) a report (c) an article (d) an interview

Ans. (b) a report

B. Each of the following statements is either True or False. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false in the boxes on the right-hand side. Also pick out suitable lines(s) or phrase(s) from the passage in support of your answers: (1+1) x 3=6

(i) While speaking to the press Sindhu was nervous and shy. (F)

S.S : P.V Sindhu India’s latest badminton superstar spoke freely and firmly to the press.

(ii) Sindhu was full of admiration for Gopichand’s Academy. (T)

S.S : She was Full of Praise for Gopichand’s Academy.

(iii) As a woman achiever she felt excited. (T)

S.S : When she was asked how she felt to be a woman achiever, she replied, its really a great feeling.

C. Answer the following questions: 2×4=8

(i) How did Sindhu impress every one ?

Ans. Sindhu impressed everyone with her charming manner, infectious smile and friendly, jokes.

(ii) Mention the two special qualities that Sindhu has.

Ans. See had sharp brain and fierce dedication to her work.

(iii) What is Sindhu’s opinion about the women participants from India at the Rio Olympics ?

Ans. Sindhu opines that the women participants from India performed well in the big events at the Rio Olympics.

(iv) How did Sindhu feel on the day of the final match ?

Ans. On the day of final match Sindhu feld exuberant. It was a great feeling for her to achieve such a great feat.

SECTION—B
[Grammar and Vocabulary]

4. A. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: 1×3=3

Minara Begum, who has been coaching (was coaching / has been coaching / is coaching) national-level gymnasts for 30 years, was surpirsed (is surpirsed / has been surpirsed / was surpirsed) to receive a call from a parent soon after Deepa Karmakar finished (will finish / was finished / finished ) fourth in the Olympics.

5. Do as directed: 1×6=6

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions:

When John arrived _____ Mumbai _____ train, there was not _____ single penny in his pocket.

Ans: in, by, a

B. (i) It was raining. The children could not go out to play. (Join into a complex sentence)

Ans. As it was raining the children could not go out to play.

(ii) My friend gave me a story book. (Change the voice)

Ans. I was given a story book by my friend.

(iii) The policeman said to the thief, “Where have you kept the stolen goods?” (Change into indirect speech)

Ans. The policeman asked the thief where he had kept the stolen goods.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list given below.to replace the words underlined. Write the correct phrasal verbs in the boxes on the right-hand side changing the form, where necessary. There is one extra phrasal verb in the list :1×3=3

(i) The patient will recover within a week.

Ans. come round

(ii) Please do not reject my proposal.

Ans. turn down

(iii) He wore a white shirt.

Ans. put on

[List: put on, put off, turn down, come round]

D. Given below are the meanings of four words which you will find in Question No. 3. Find out the words and write them in the appropriate boxes on the right-hand side. 2×4=8

(i) very pleasant and attractive ans→ charming

(ii) basic systems and services for an organisation→ infrastructure

(iii) something done successfully→ achievement

(iv) feeling sure about one’s ability→ confident

SECTION—C [Writing]

1. Write a story (in about 100 words) with the help of the points given below and add a suitable title: 10

[Points: shepherd tends sheep near a forest—raises false alarm of a wolf — villagers rush to his rescue — shepherd enjoys — one day wolf really comes — shepherd cries for help — nobody comes—wolf kills sheep]

The shepherd and the wolf

A shephered boy used to tend his sheep near a forest. He would often raise a take false alarm, “Wolf! Wolf!’ for sheer fun. The villagers working in their fields would hear his cries and thinking that he had been attacked by a wolf, would Come running to save him. But to their surprise, they would find no wolf there. Seeing them, the naughty shepherd boy would begin to laugh. He played this trick several times. At this, the villagers became very angry. One day a wolf-really came and attacked the sheep. Now the shephered boy cried. “Wolf! Wolf! come to help me!” But this time nobody came to his rescue. As a result, the wolf first killed the sheep and then killed the boy.

Moral : Nobody believes a liar.

2. Write a letter (in about 100 words) to a friend living in a village about the place you live in. You may use the following points: 10

[Points: The name of the place you live in — district where situated — the people around you — sights worth seeing — why you like the place.]

72, Vivekananda Road
Kolkata, 700007
May 18, 2022

Dear Friend,
I am fine and hope you are also fine. In this letter, I am going to tell you about the place where I live in.

I live in Kolkata, It is also a big city and a city of places. It is situated on the bank of the Hooghly river. The people residing here are well-educated and well-mannered. They are very helpful also. It has a number of worth-seeing places. These places are the Victoria Memorial, the Alipore Zoo, the Kali temple, the Shaheed Minar, the Birla planetarium, the National Library, The Indian Museum etc. The Rabindra Setu and the Vidyasagar Setu spanning over the river Hooghly are also worth Visiting places. The underground metro railway in the city is another major attraction. I like it because it is also the birthplace of some great men Like Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore, Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar etc.

So much for the present, with love to you and regards to aunt and uncle.

Your Best friend,
Amit Bhaskar

3. Use the following flow-chart to write a paragraph (in about 100 words) on the preparation of a mixture useful for rehydration or maintaining balance of water in the body: 10

[Points: Wash hands, pots, spoons, glass — boil one litre water in pot-cool — and six level teaspoons of sugar + half teaspoon of common salt — stir well — ready]

Answer :

Dehydration can be fatal. It can take someone’s life by draining out excess fluid from the body. A rehydration mixture can save the life of a man suffering from rehydration. Let’s see how it is made.

First of all hands, pots, glass and spoons are cleaned well. If needed they may be sterilised also by putting a glass and spoon in boiling water for a few minutes. Then one litre of water is boiled, in a pot. The water is allowed to cool down. Then six teaspoonful of sugar is added to the water. Half teaspoonful of common salt is also added to the water. The mixture is stirred well. Now our rehydration mixture is ready. It should be given to the person suffering from dehydration at regular intervals. The whole mixture should be consumed within 24 hours.