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English MODEL Practice PAPER 1 2019-2020
English MODEL Practice PAPER 1 2019-2020
PATRICK’S COLLEGE
Model Practice Paper 1, 2020
Solution
ENGLISH ( C )NORMAL PAPER-I
(Science/Commerce Group)
i. The lesson Silence has been taken from The Money Box written by: Robert Lynd
ii. The dialogue “Why not say thirty pieces of silver?” is spoken by: Mrs.Meldon
iii. His safety will be purchased by the death of an honorable man are the words of
the: Countess of Morcerf
iv. The phrase toil remitting means: holiday
v. The word ‘Fraulein’ belongs to this language: German
vi. A happy man’s passions are not his: masters
vii. In the poem ‘The Abbot of Canterbury’ the word ‘Saviour’ refers to: Christ
viii. In ‘Lines from The Deserted Village’ a country’s pride is its: skilful labourers
ix. ‘The Count’s Revenge’ is adapted and written by: J. H. Walsh
x. The Wolves of Cernogratz reflects: pretensions
xi. The poet in the poem ‘The Character of a Happy Life’ prays to God for: grace of God
xii. Complete the proverb, ‘A stitch in time saves’: nine
xiii. Silence is a sign of: death
xiv. Orville and Wilber were scientists of: America
xv. The mood of the northern ballad is: tragic
xvi. ‘All Paris is ringing with it’ means the people of Paris are: talking about it
xvii. This part of the U.N’s work fills us with hope: fighting social evil
xviii. Most of the English men love to spend summer holidays in the continent of: Europe
xix. Lucy Gray was a girl who had the quality of being: obedient
xx. While going to the bank, the author felt: frightened
xxi. William Wordsworth composed the sonnet when he stood observing on / at:
Westminster Bridge
xxii. “I see the cloud on your brow” are the words spoken by: Monte Cristo
xxiii. U.N.O was founded after the: Second World War
xxiv. The literary form of Sonnet came in Britain from: Italy
xxv. Birkenhead came across the historical tragedy on : 25th February1851
xxvi. In spirit ,’The Character of a Happy Life’ is deeply : religious
xxvii. Mrs.Meldon was a : bereaved mother
xxviii. ‘An organized butchery’ is a planned: killing
xxix. The roots of English language were laid down by the: Germans
xxx. ‘Science and Scientist’ is written by: F.Sherwood Taylor
xxxi. The name of the accountant in My Bank Account was: Montgomery
xxxii. Tom Meldon died of a: broken heart
xxxiii. The total number of male survivors on Birkenhead was: 24
xxxiv. Robert Browning was a distinguished poet of: Elizabethan Age
xxxv. The Count of Monte Cristo is an excellent: marksman
xxxvi. ‘You are free’ what kind of freedom has been granted by the Quaid-e-Azam?: religious
xxxvii. ‘Piety’ is the characteristic of a: religious man
xxxviii. The mood of southern ballad is: cheerful
xxxix. The poem ‘Lines from the Lay of the Last Minstrel’ is composed by: Walter Scott
xl. Ghulam Ali Allana is the poet of the: 20th Century
(QUESTIONS)
i. What part of the work of the United Nations appears to have yielded the most
promising result?
Ans) It is true that the United Nations Organization has not been able to establish
peace, which was the driving force for its origin. With the passage of time, it has lost
its effectiveness in influencing the war policies of the world and has not been able to
stop war at international borders. However on the other hand, it has helped the
world to fight against poverty, diseases and social evils. For example, narcotics and
other harmful activities are to be controlled internationally for a healthy life, also
clean and pure atmosphere in various countries of the world on an emergency basis
irrespective of colour, caste and creed. Thus, the work of UN has yielded the most
promising results in solving social and economical problems.
ii. Why did the notice in the newspaper call Amalie Von Cernogratz, a valued
friend of the Baron and the Baroness?
Ans) On 29th December, at Castle Cernogratz, the notice in the newspaper called
Amalie Von Cernogratz a valued friend of the Baron and the Baroness Gruebel.The
news of Amalie-Von-Cernogratz’s death and her affiliation to the Cernogratz family,
was confirmed in the newspaper the following day.
If either the Baron or the Baroness Gruebel put the notice in the newspaper, then
they were claiming the distinction of friendship with the last of the Cernogratz’s
race. This of course was a hollow pretension, since they actually despised her.
OR
What are the strange events that happened at the time of a Cernogratz’s death
in the Castle of Cernogratz?
Ans) The Wolves of Cernogratz, a weird yet delightful tale, is an adaptation by H.H
Munro Saki. The strange events that happened at the time of Cernogratz’s death in
the Castle of Cernogratz were that wolves came from far and near in scores and
glided in the shadows. They howled in chorus at the edge of the forest just before
the hour of death. Then the dogs of the castle, village and all the farms around would
bark in fear and anger at the wolf chorus.
Moreover, as the soul of the dying one left its body, a tree would crash in the park.
But no wolf howled and no tree fell when a stranger died in the castle.
iii. What does the writer mean by the phrase “scientific and unscientific work” in
the lesson ‘Science and Scientists’?
Ans) By the phrase ‘unscientific work’ the writer refers to piece of work which is
inexact and not orderly arranged, or whose author has jumped to the conclusion
without giving sufficient evidences and supporting data. Unscientific work also
refers to such a piece of work in which the writer has included his personal liking
and disliking.
While the phrase ‘scientific work’ refers to a piece of work which is exact and
orderly arranged,and whose writer has provided its conclusion with sufficient
evidences and supporting data. In addition, the writer has maintained its objectivity,
has excluded his personal liking and disliking. Moreover, the main object of a
scientific work is to find out the truth.
OR
Describe the phrase ‘Jumping to Conclusion’?
Ans) The phrase ‘Jumping to conclusion’ means to form a conclusion prematurely
based on the personal prejudices. It also means that the conclusions are not
correctly arrived at, with the help of sound and sufficient evidences and supporting
data.
iv. Elaborate the attitude of the soldiers in Birkenhead Drill?
Ans) The soldiers maintained perfect discipline, unlike the conventional attitude;
they showed great heroism, courage and sense of duty. The soldiers and their
captain exhibited supreme courage in their readiness to save women and children at
the cost of their lives. They maintained perfect discipline when they knew the death
was certain within minutes. They never thought or tried to jump into the lifeboats
that could carry only 180 people, they carried out their commander’s order. Even
the certain death could not move them to a least panic or chaos. Every soldier was a
hero in his behavior. A rescued officer reported, “The determination of hands was
far more than I thought could be affected by the best discipline. Everyone did as
directed”.
v. Why did every one suspect Mr. King as a criminal in the ‘Hostile Witness’?
Johnson, Carter and Abbott were suspicious of King because the description of the
murderer announced on the radio fitted him as he was a rather respectable looking
person of a medium built and he was reluctant to hand over keys to Manning. So
they thought that he was the real murderer.
vii. What was the manager’s reaction when the author told him that he wanted to
see him alone?
Ans) When the author told the manager that he would like to see him alone, the
manager mistook the author to be a detective from Pinkerton’s Agency because of
his foolish behaviour and confused manner and style. He thought that he had
brought some secret about business. Hence, the manager took him in his private
room, locked it and told the author that they were safe and inquired about his visit.
The manager’s reaction was based on misconception and misunderstanding.
viii. Why did the Congress leaders spend most of the Second World War in prison?
Ans) The Congress leaders spent most of the Second World War in prison on
account of their mass civil disobedience plan against India’s declaration of war. The
All-India Congress Committee proclaimed a mass protest demanding what Gandhi
called “an orderly British withdrawal” from India. Almost the entire Indian National
Congress leadership, and not just at the national level, was imprisoned without trial
within hours after Gandhi’s speech. Most of them spent the rest of the war in prison
and out of contact with the masses. The reason they were sent by the government to
prison was to prevent them from carrying out their plans against the British
government.
ix. According to Lord Amiens, what challenges should one be prepared to face in
the forest life?
Ans) The singer, Lord Amiens, in his song is inviting the city dwellers to the Forest
of Arden, to live and enjoy the carefree life like him. The singer, in his song, while
inviting the city dweller to the Forest of Arden, cautions them by saying that though
life in the forest is enjoyable and carefree, yet it is not without difficulties. They have
to face the winter and the rough stormy weather. Also they have to live in the sun; it
means that there will be no shelter to protect them from the sun. They have to find
their own food since they will not be provided with cooked food, as in their homes,
but they will have to hunt for their own food and be contented with whatever they
get in the forest.
x. Why is Lucy Gray believed to be a living child even after her death?
Ans: William Wordsworth is not only a poet of nature but also a humanist. The idea
behind writing the poem Lucy Gray is that of Humanism. He wants to tell his readers
that innocent children when they leave this temporary world, they become the part
of nature and they never die but they dwell in the paradise. Hence, they are alive.
Even after her death, the people of the area think that Lucy is still a living child.
When someone passes from the moor they can see the beautiful face of Lucy Gray,
running swiftly alone, as before, singing a solitary and melancholic song on the
barren piece of the land. William Wordsworth believes that Lucy is a living child; she
has been seen playing, jumping, going forward and never looking behind. It is for
this reason that the poet says in his poem,
“Yet some maintain to this day she is a living child”.
OR
xi. According to G.Allana, what is the thing that prevents man from approaching
God?
The author of this poem is Ghulam Ali Allana (G.Allana) is a famous poet of 20th
century. According to him the poem indicates that religion is a very simple thing but
people have made it so complicated. The message of this poem is that "Don't blindly
follow the people, better to read the scripture revealed by the God as it is the
only source to worldly and hereafter success."
In the poem "I had reached your doorstep" the poet teaches us the self-realization
that what we are looking for lies within us. We should know about our reality and
learn the lesson that we have forgotten. We do not need to search anything far and
wide. We only need to discover our self.
xii. What penalties does the minstrel foresee for the man who has no love for his
native land?
Ans) The minstrel foresees grave penalties faced by the person who possesses no
love for his country. The man, who is unpatriotic and selfish, and who runs after
wealth and worldly comforts, will have to suffer great loss and will die a double
death. Firstly, he will face his natural physical death. Secondly, after his natural
death, he will face a second death by which he will perish from the minds of people.
No one will mourn or weep over his death and no minstrel will sing songs in his
memory or in his praise. He will never be remembered and will be forgotten forever.
xiii. How did the shepherd succeed in saving the life of Abbot?
Ans) The shepherd had God bestowed intelligence and wit. He persuaded the Abbot
to give him his dress along with his servants and horses so that he would disguise
himself as the Abbot and go to the court of King John to answer his three questions.
He assured the Abbot that he would not be recognized by anyone. Then, he went to
the court and answered those three questions correctly. The King was greatly
pleased with the wit and the merry jest of the shepherd and offered him the post of
the Abbot. But, the shepherd refused the offer saying that he was illiterate, so the
King rewarded him with four nobles per week for his witty answers and also
pardoned the Abbot. In this way the shepherd saved the life of the Abbot of
Canterbury.
xiv. Why did the Chief’s eye flash in the poem ‘Incident of the French Camp’?
Ans) The Chief’s eye flashed means that Napoleon was very much delighted by the
news of victory. His eyes flashed with joy but when he saw that the young man was
bleeding as a result of deep wound on his chest. He became sad and darkness spread
before Napoleon's eyes. The poet also describes the way in which the young soldier
informed Napoleon of their success and the reaction of the Emperor to this good
news. Although the young man was in intense pain and suffering, he finally opened
his lips, and with a great sense of pleasure and personal pride, informed Napoleon of
the annexation of the German City.
The soldier proudly declared that he felt joy and thrill in giving his life for his
country. There was a smile of pride and satisfaction on the young soldier’s lips as he
fell dead near his emperor’s feet.
xv. What kind of land falls prey to “hastening ills” as stated by Oliver Goldsmith?
Ans) The village ‘Auburn’ has been mentioned in the poem ‘The Deserted Village’.
Many drastic changes took place in the village that Goldsmith loved which were its
industrialization and the implementation of scientific inventions before which it
used to be the happiest and the most beautiful place on earth. It offered health and
cheerfulness to its dwellers and had many charms and beauties in its lap.
“Where health and plenty cheered the labouring swain”.
Health and happiness were replaced by wealth and destruction of the villagers.
“Where wealth accumulates, and men decay”
These drastic changes resulted in the depopulation and ruin of this once-thriving
English village.
xvi. What qualities does Henry Wotton describe to achieve a happy life?
Ans) The poem ‘The Character of a Happy Life’ by Sir Henry Wotton is a moralizing
piece of writing. The poet points to the sterling qualities of head and heart needed in
a person to lead a life of contentment and bliss. Such a person enjoys full freedom
and is a master of his life since he is never dictated by others. He is steadfast and
firm on the paths of honesty and truth. The poet says that a happy man has control
upon his desires and passions. His life is free from rumours and he bears a clear
conscience. It is due to all these qualities present in him that he has all the
contentment in his life which in turn makes him a happy person.
Views about Statesmen: Mrs. Meldon has realized the role that statesmen play in
wars, they send off others to become fuel and fodder of war, and themselves enjoy
life in cities. When Professor Henry Corrie asks her to take “broad statesmen view
about the war, she taunts him.
She says:-“If Eddie had been a statesman, he would not have gone to the war.
He would have compelled some other person to go.”
MORAL COURAGE:
Albert’s moral courage is more appreciable and desirable in his personality than
anything else. Though, he is very bold and courageous, but also this is led by strong
moral values. He feels no shame to apologise if he has done something wrong. When
his mother reveals the truth to him, he realises his mistake and apologises to Count
of Monte Cristo for challenging him. He has the moral courage to tell his father that
he was on the wrong.
“I apologized most humbly, and hope that he would continue to be my friend.”
BOLD AND COURAGEOUS:
Throughout the play Albert remains bold and courageous. When he comes to know
about the person who has brought disgrace to his family, he does not hesitate to
throw a challenge to Count of Monte Cristo in spite of knowing that the enemy is an
excellent marks man. He sacrifices his friendship to his duty.
“I mean to throw my glove into his face”
COUNT OF MORCERF:
A Selfish Person:
We know by his pale face , compressed lips and crafty expression that he is a wicked
man.
He tells his wife, “And since we were not very good friends before. I take it, we
are not likely to be better friends now “.
The Count of Morcerf has a disgraceful past. His first black deed comes to light when
we discover that twenty years ago, he has hatched a plot against the Count of Monte
Cristo and has caused him imprisonment for the rest of his life. We know more
about his villainy when he marries Mercedes the beautiful fiancé of Count of Monte
Cristo by convincing falsely that the Count of Monte Cristo is dead. He destroys the
happy relationship of two people for the sake of his selfish motives. It proves that he
is a cruel husband and a heartless father. He gives more importance to his selfish
motives than to his wife and son. His wife calls him “mean and heartless”.
COUNTESS OF MORCERF
LOVING MOTHER
The Countess of Morcerf loved Albert very much. She was worried when Albert
challenged the Count of Monte Cristo to a duel. She was afraid that her son might be
killed in duel because he was young and inexperienced. Therefore she went to the
house of Monte Cristo and begged him not to kill her son.
NOBLE AND HONEST LADY:
The Countess of Morcerf did not want Albert or Monte Cristo be killed in the duel.
On the return from Monte Cristo’s house, she told everything to Albert. When Albert
came to know about his father’s character he begged pardon from Monte Cristo.
Thus the duel did not take place and the life of an innocent person was saved. It
shows that she was a wise lady.
Although her husband did not treat her well, yet she lived with him like a sincere
wife. She bore all the difficulties patiently.
xxiii. ‘The Count of Monte Cristo planned his revenge intelligently.’ Comment
Ans) The Count of Monte Cristo planned his revenge intelligently. He brought
revenge upon his enemy slowly and very deliberately, making Morcerf who made
his life miserable, suffers for a very long time. He took revenge from Morcerf
because he originally conspired against him.
d. super: supper
What will you like to have for supper?
She gives the children their supper, and then puts them to bed.
Super nutrients believed to have cancer-fighting properties.
e. wet: wait
We will have to wait a week or so before we know whether the
operation is a success.
Any changes will have to wait until sponsors can be found
My gloves were soaking wet.
It was a miserable wet day.
Examination Room,
ABC College,
Karachi.
The Editor,
The Daily Dawn,
Karachi.
Sir,
Through the column of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the
authorities concerning Water Crisis in Karachi.
Water is the most vital source of survival but unfortunately, Pakistan is ranked in the top
ten countries which are facing water shortage. It is estimated that 21 million people are
deprived of clean water and numerous die drinking dirty water, especially in rural areas.
The citizens of Karachi face water crisis and many resort to using brackish groundwater.
Access to safe, freshwater contributes to better health and helps avert the spread of
contagious diseases.
Moreover, while many affluent households can afford to buy water tankers, this puts a
strain on the finances of the average citizen. The search for safe water causes citizens to
divert their attention and time, which could better be used to pursue education or work.
Thus, the water crisis in Pakistan must be solved at the earliest. Despite many protests by
residents of Karachi, they continue to face water shortage. I hope in future the government
can formulate policies and implement them to solve the crisis.
Sincerely,
X.Y.Z
Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper expressing concern over the
increasing number of stray dogs in your area.
Marking Criteria: Content :( 6)
Format: (4)
Examination Room,
ABC College,
Karachi.
The Editor,
The Daily Dawn,
Karachi.
Sir,
Through the column of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the
authorities regarding the increasing number of stray dogs in large parts of the city
including my area. It has become infested with stray dogs, many of which will
become rabid.
A number of stray dogs can also be seen in parks and playgrounds, complaints of dogs
roaming on roads and streets have been received from most localities of Karachi. People
outside their houses suffer the most, as stray dogs not only keep on barking, but in some
cases rush towards them, forcing them to literally run to protect themselves.
The increasing number of stray dogs can be reduced if the Government can transfer these
animals to numerous animal shelters around the city; also these dogs could even be put to
good service. By training these canines as security dogs or helpers for the visually impaired,
we will not only help the disabled and provide security to local communities but we also
make sure these animals get a better life and not the fate of dying at the hands of poison.
I hope that the government would take preventive measures regarding the above
mentioned issue.
Sincerely,
X.Y.Z
Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper expressing concern over increase rate of
street crimes in your locality or Karachi.
Examination Room,
ABC College,
Karachi.
The Editor,
The Daily Dawn,
Karachi.
Sir,
Through the column of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the
authorities regarding the increase in street crimes.
Street crimes in Karachi are once again on the rise after months of hibernation. People are
again threatened by the gangs out on bikes.
They are being robbed of their valuables round the clock. Criminals are roaming the streets
freely, in search of targets.
The residential areas are no longer safe against crime. According to the Citizens-Police
Liaison Committee’s recent report, an increase in cases of mugging has been recorded.
Criminal activities are reported to have grown like a disease in Karachi, threatening the life
and property of people. The law-enforcement agencies should take decisive action to uproot
criminal activities from the city, so people may feel safe again.
I hope that the concerned department would take preventive measures regarding the above
mentioned issue.
Sincerely,
X.Y.Z
She saw the bee in trouble and immediately went for it's rescue. She plucked a broad leaf
from the tree, flew to the bee and dropped the leaf near it. The bee mounted the leaf, dried
its wings and flew away to safety.
After few days, the dove was caught in big danger. She was sitting on the branch of a tree
when an archer aimed at. She thought of flying away but a hawk was hovering above her
head. She could see her death nearby.
Luckily, the bee came there. Seeing the dove in danger, it stung the hunters. The arrow went
off but missed its aim and hit the hawk instead and killed it. Thus, the dove was saved from
death.
A stitch in time saves nine
Once upon a time a merchant earned a large sum of money by selling his goods. He had to go
a long way to reach home. He went to an inn to get his horse. The stable man brought out
his horse and said, “Sir, your horse has lost a shoe nail. You better wait and have it put in.”
The merchant said, “Sorry! I have no time now. Moreover, one nail more or less in shoe does
not matter much.” Saying so, he got on his horse and galloped it towards his destination.
After some time, another nail from the shoe of the horse came off. The horse began to limp.
Being in a hurry, the merchant did not stop to repair the damage. After some time, the horse
began to stagger. Very soon the sunset and darkness prevailed everywhere.This further
decreased the speed of the horse.
The darkness was falling. He was getting late. At last he got down and led the horse. In the
meantime, a gang of robbers appeared from the forest. The merchant could not speed away
his horse and save his money. He was at the mercy of the looters. They thrashed him
thoroughly and snatched his money. The merchant returned home with a lame horse and
empty pocket. His carelessness had cost a heavy price.