Kerala Class 12 First Term Question Paper 2023 English Communicative

Kerala Board

First Term
Question Paper

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Higher Secondary (Second Year) – First Terminal Evaluation 2023-24
Part lll

Max Score: 60 Time : 2Hrs

Cool off Time : 15minutes

COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
General Instructions to candidates

 There is a ‘cool-off time’ of 15 minutes in addition to the writing time.
 Use the cool-off time to get familiar with questions and to plan your answers.
 Read questions carefully before answering.
 Read the instructions carefully.

l . Questions 1-9. Answer any eight. Each carries 1 score. (8x1=8)

1. Which among the following will be an appropriate greeting in a formal e-mail?

a) Hi sir b) Hey there c) Dear madam d) Hello

2. ------ are words and phrases that have been used so often that they are no longer
interesting or effective.

a) Cliché b) Slang c) Dialect d) Acronym

3. ‘Best Regards’ is a good --------

a) Sign off phrase b) Greeting c) Subject d) Salutation

4. ------- is a photograph that you take of yourself, usually with a mobile phone.

a) Candid b) Snap c) Shot d) Selfie

5. -------- is a recorded programme that can be downloaded from the internet and
listened to an mp3 player.

a) Wiki b) Podcast c) Chat d) Subscribe

6. Pick the odd one out.

a) Tea b) Tight c) Listen d) Button

7. A person involved in activities related to nature and environment is

a) Feminist b) Biologist c) Social worker d) Environmentalist

8. The abbreviation FYI in an e-mail stands for

a) First Year Index b) For your Information c) Follow your Ideas d) None of these

9. Which among the following words does not have the sound /u:/

a) Pool b) food c) should d) school

Il. Questions 10 -12. Answer any two. Each carries 2 scores (2x2=4)

10. You organised a cleanliness campaign in your school. Prepare two slogans showing
the importance of keeping campus clean.

11. A friend of yours is regularly using abusive language in his / her social media post
and comments. Write two pieces of advice you want to give him/her on netiquette.

12. Complete the sentences using appropriate discourse markers.

a) The internet has changed our life drastically. ---------, it helps us communicate with
people across the globe within seconds.

b) The train was late, ---------- I managed to reach in time

(Similarly, For instance, But, While)

III. Questions 13-17. Answer any four. Each carries 4 scores (4 x 4 = 16)

13. In order to make e-mail quicker we use a lot of abbreviations. What do the following
stand for?

a) ASAP b) fwd c) Brb d) btw

14. Transcribe the following words

a) Write b) Best c) School d) Colour

15. Senthil has drafted an e-mail to be sent to his teacher. Help him to edit it.

Sub: Submission of work

Hi,

Yesterday I cannot submit your work, becoz I was down with FEVER. So can I submit it
today?

By sir

Senthil

16. Prepare a write up on introducing the class blog which you are about to start

(Introduce your class- purpose of the blog- what the readers can expect- why should one
visit the blog)

17. Read the following sentences and find out the formal expressions used and their
functions.

a) I’m sorry, but you are totally wrong about that.

b) I think you should go now

lV. Questions 18-22. Answer any four. Each carries 5 scores ( 4 x 5 = 20 )

18 .The Eco club of your school is conducting a campaign against cruelties against
animals. Design a leaflet to be circulated as part of the campaign.

19. The nature of your school is writing an essay writing competition on environment
day. Draft a letter inviting the students of your neighbouring schools for the competition.

20. Prepare a write up on netiquette and its importance.

[what is netiquette-respectful language-respect privacy-careful tone]

21. Draft a tweet on your twitter, after the successful launching of Chandrayan 3.

22. Prepare a write up to be posted in the class blog about one of your favourite
teachers who retired from service.

23. You have completed your plus two course, now you are interested in learning ‘Web
designing’. Send an e-mail to the Director, Computech pvt Ltd, M G Road, Kochi,
enquiring about the fees, eligibility, duration of the course etc.

24. Prepare a profile of Severn Suzuki, Give a title also.

Born : 30th NOVEMBER, 1979, Canada

Famous as : Environmentalist, Speaker, Author

Education : Lord Tennyson Elementary School, Yale University

Contributions : Founded Environmental Children’s Organization at age 9.
Talked on environmental issues at Earth Summit in Rio in 1992.

Work : Book titled ‘Tell the World’ in 1993.

Honour : Global 500 Roll of Honour by UN

25. Read the following passage and make notes, give a title.

Studies are proving that what we eat can have a huge effect on our brain. This, in
turn, may affect how we think and learn. Students in particular are advised to take note
of the ‘brain foods’ they should be eating in order to do better at school or college. Many
studies have shown that students who do not have breakfast regularly do less well in
memory and concentration tests than those who eat.

It is not just the food, but the mixture of food is equally important. ‘A combination
of carbohydrates and proteins is a best mix of food for children in school. Children who

breakfast on sugary drinks and junk food have less memory ability. Food such as eggs,
yoghurt, salad, vegetables are ideal food to kick-start brain in the morning. Oily fish, nuts
and seeds are top of the brain food class since they all contain ‘omega 3’ fatty acids.

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