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English Core (Code No. 301)CLASS—XII

SECTION—A

READING COMPREHENSION 30 Marks

Reading Unseen Passages and Note-making (12+10 = 22)

Two unseen passages with a variety of very short-answer / short-answer or MCQ typequestions to test comprehension, interpretation and inference. Vocabulary such as word-formation and inference of meaning will also be tested.

The total length of the two passages will be between 1100-1200 words. The passageswill include two of the following :

a. Factual passages, e.g. instructions, descriptions, reports.b. Descriptive passages involving opinion, e.g. argumentative, persuasive or

interpretative text.c. Literary passages, e.g. extract from fiction, drama, poetry, essay or biography. A

poem could be of 28-35 lines.• The passages can be literary, factual or discursive to test comprehension. The

length of one passage should be between 600-700 words.• A third passage of 400-500 words for note-making and abstraction. (8)

SECTION—B

WRITING SKILLS 30 Marks

• Short-Answer Questions, e.g. advertisements and notices, designing or draftingposters, writing formal and informal invitations and replies. (4)

• Long-Answer Questions : Letters based on verbal / visual input. (6)

Letter types include

• Business or official letters (for making enquiries, registering complaints, asking forand giving information, placing orders and sending replies)

• Letters to the editor (giving suggestions or opinion on issues of public interest)• Application for a job

Very Long-Answer Questions : Two compositions based on visual and / or verbal inputmay be descriptive or argumentative in nature such as an article, a debate or a speech.

(10+10 = 20)

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SECTION—C

LITERATURE TEXTBOOKS AND LONG READING TEXT 40 Marks

Flamingo and Vistas

• Very Short-Answer Questions : Based on an extract from poetry to testcomprehension and appreciation. (4×1 = 4)

• Short-Answer Questions : Based on prose / drama / poetry from both the texts.(4×3 = 12)

• Long-Answer Questions : Based on texts to test global comprehension andextrapolation beyond the texts to bring out the key messages and values. (6)

• Long-Answer Question : Based on texts to test global comprehension along withanalysis and extrapolation. (6)

• Long-Answer Question : Based on theme, plot and incidents from the prescribednovels. (6)

• Long-Answer Question : Based on understanding, appreciation, analysis andinterpretation of the character-sketch. (6)

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Prescribed Books

1. Flamingo : English Reader published by National Council of Educational Researchand Training, New Delhi.

2. Vistas : Supplementary Reader published by National Council of EducationalResearch and Training, New Delhi.Note : Long-answer questions based on values can be given in the writing sectionor in the literature section.

Textbooks Names of the lessons deleted

Flamingo 1. Poets and Pancakes2. The Interview3. A Roadside Stand (Poetry)

Vistas 4. The Third Level5. Journey to the End of the Earth

3. Long Reading Text / Novel (either one) Author

(i) The Invisible Man (unabridged) H.G. Wells(ii) Silas Marner (unabridged) George Eliot

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CONTENTSExamination Specifications / Syllabus (iii)–(vi)

• Board Question Papers, 2016 (All Sets) Delhi 1–11

• Complete Answers, All Sets, 2016 (Delhi) 12–31

• Board Question Papers, 2016 (All Sets) Outside Delhi 32–37

• Complete Answers, All Sets, 2016 (Outside Delhi) 38–54

• Board Question Papers, 2015 (All Sets) Delhi 1–10

• Board Question Papers, 2015 (All Sets) Outside Delhi 11–16

• Complete Answers, All Sets, 2015 (Delhi) 17–35

• Complete Answers, All Sets, 2015 (Outside Delhi) 36–50

Textual Study Material1. Flamingo : Poetry Section 1–12

(Comprehension Passages and Short-Answer Type Questions)1. My Mother at Sixty-six 12. An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum 33. Keeping Quiet 64. A Thing of Beauty 95. A Roadside Stand (Deleted from the Syllabus) –6. Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers 11

2. Flamingo : Prose Section 13–32(Short and Long-Answer Type Questions)1. The Last Lesson 132. Lost Spring 173. Deep Water 214. The Rattrap 235. Indigo 276. Poets and Pancakes (Deleted from the Syllabus) –7. The Interview (Deleted from the Syllabus) –8. Going Places 30

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3. Vistas : Supplementary Reader 33–50

(Short and Long-Answer Type Questions)

1. The Third Level (Deleted from the Syllabus) –

2. The Tiger King 33

3. Journey to the End of the Earth (Deleted from the Syllabus) –

4. The Enemy 37

5. Should Wizard Hit Mommy ? 40

6. On the Face of it 42

7. Evans Tries an O-level 45

8. Memories of Childhood 48

4. Long Reading Text (Novels) 51–74

Book-1 : The Invisible Man 51

Book-2 : Silas Marner 63

MBD New-Style Sample Papers

MBD New-Style Sample Paper-1 S-1–S-8MBD New-Style Sample Paper-2 S-9–S-16MBD New-Style Sample Paper-3 S-17–S-24MBD New-Style Sample Paper-4 S-25–S-32MBD New-Style Sample Paper-5 S-33–S-40MBD New-Style Sample Paper-6 S-41–S-48MBD New-Style Sample Paper-7 S-49–S-56MBD New-Style Sample Paper-8 S-57–S-64MBD New-Style Sample Paper-9 S-65–S-72MBD New-Style Sample Paper-10 S-73–S-80

Answer Keys to Sample Papers 1–10 1–91

Self Assessment Mock Test Paper-I 1–22

Self Assessment Mock Test Paper-II 23–42

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CBSE QUESTION PAPER, 2016 (Delhi)

ENGLISH (Core)—XIITime Allowed : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Instructions :

(i) All questions are compulsory.

(ii) You may attempt any section at a time.

(iii) All questions of that particular section must be attempted in the correct order.

SET––1

SECTION—A (Reading) 30 Marks

1. Read the passage given below carefully : 12

1 Maharana Pratap ruled over Mewar only for 25 years. However, heaccomplished1 so much grandeur during his reign that his glory surpassedthe boundaries of countries and time, turning him into an immortalpersonality. He, along with his kingdom, became a synonym for valour2,sacrifice and patriotism. Mewar had been a leading Rajput kingdom evenbefore Maharana Pratap occupied the throne. Kings of Mewar, with thecooperation of their nobles and subjects, had established such traditions inthe kingdom, as augmented3 their magnificence despite the hurdles ofhaving a smaller area under their command and less population. There didcome a few thorny4 occasions when the flag of the kingdom seemed slidingdown. Their flag once again heaved high in the sky, thanks to the gallantryand brilliance of the people of Mewar.

2 The destiny of Mewar was good in the sense that barring5 a few kings, mostof the rulers were competent and patriotic. The glorious tradition of thekingdom almost continued for 1500 years since its establishment, right fromthe reign of Bappa Rawal. In fact, only 60 years before Maharana Pratap,Rana Sanga drove the kingdom to the pinnacle6 of fame. His reputation

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COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

1. accomplished—achieved; 2. valour—bravery; 3. augmented—increased; 4. thorny—causing difficulty;

5. barring—except for; 6. pinnacle—the most important or successful part of something.

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