TOSS Inter Model Question Paper 2023 English

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QUESTION PAPER
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INTER (TOSS) ENGLISH
Time : 3 Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Instructions:
1. This paper has been divided into four sections I to IV.
2. Section — I carries 40 marks and contains questions from Prose and Poetry.
3. Section —II carries 20 marks and contains questions about creative writing.
4. Section —III carries 30 marks and contains questions on Grammar.
5. Section —IV carries 10 marks and contains questions on Communication Skills.
SECTION — I

I (A) Read the following passage and answer the following questions:

Occasionally, my father came to take me home and I would always ask him to treat me to a special
fruit cocktail at a juice center near the club. While this regular demand was a little unreasonable because at
that time I did not realize that my parents also had to take care of the needs of my brothers and sister. My
father would invariably end up giving me what I wanted, just to see me happy. On other days, when I made
my way home from Shivaji Park on my own, I'd often fall asleep on the bus - if I managed to sit down.
Anyone who has been on a Mumbai bus at peak hours will know just how difficult it is to get a seat. On days
when I wasn’t so lucky, it was still a challenge just to stand with the kitbag, because the bus conductors
would inevitably complain about me taking up another passenger. It could be embarrassing because the
conductors were often rude and sometimes asked me to buy two tickets. I didn't have the money for a second
ticket and I had to learn to take these remarks in my stride. Dirty clothes often added to the embarrassment.
With time, I evolved a way of wrapping the kitbag around me. Just as the helmet and pads became a part of
me while batting, so the kitbag became an extension of me on the bus. I’d often take the bus or train from
Bandra to Church gate, and it was all a great learning experience

Now answer the questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write A, B,
C, or D in the answer booklet (4x1 = 4
Marks)

1. Sachin’s father used to treat him with _________
a) Chocolates b) Juice c) Cocktail juice d) Vadapav
2. Conductors would ask Sachin to buy __________ for the space occupied in the bus.
a) ticket b) kitbag c) two tickets d) clothes
3. Sachin always asked his father to ……….
a) take him to Mumbai
b) take him to Shivaji Park
c) treat him to a special fruit juice at the juice center near the club
d) buy him new dresses
4. It was challenging for Sachin to …………….

a) buy two tickets
b) stand with a kitbag in the bus.
c) travel to Mumbai
d) wear a helmet.

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Answer the following in 2 or 3 sentences: 2x2=4 Marks
5. Why did Sachin feel that his demand was unreasonable?
6. What did the conductor complain about?

B. Read the following lines of the poem and answer questions following that:
Is there aught you need that my hands withhold,
Rich gifts of raiment or grain or gold?
Lo! I have flung to the East and West
Priceless treasures torn from my breast,
And yielded the sons of my stricken womb
To the drum-beats of duty, the sabres of doom.
Gathered like pearls in their alien graves
Silent they sleep by the Persian waves,
Scattered like shells on Egyptian sands,
They lie with pale brows and brave, broken hands,
They are strewn like blossoms mown down by chance
On the blood-brown meadows of Flanders and France.

Now answer the questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write A, B,
C, or D in the answer booklet (4x1 = 4
Marks)

1. What does ‘Raiment’ mean?
a) Clothing b) Apparel c) Food d) attire
2. The poem evokes a sense of……..
a) pride b) grief c) loss d) all the above
3. The simile used for soldiers in the poem is………….
a) pearls b) aliens c) gifts d) tears
4. Mother India gave one of the following gifts to the world.
a) Her sons c) precious things like gold
b) Clothes and food grains d) Material heritage like statues, etc

Answer the following in 2 or 3 sentences: 2x2=4 Marks
5. What does Mother India mean by ‘‘To the drum-beats of duty’’ in the poem?
6. How did Mother India feel when she found her sons dead?
II. Annotate any TWO of the following text given below: 2x3=6 Marks

a. I must say it was an opportunity that transformed my life
b. ‘‘But the big ones come once in 15 years’’.

c. In almost every house we've been,
We've watched them gaping at the screen.
They loll and slop and lounge about
And stare until their eyes pop out.
d. I love you, Mother, I have woven a wreath
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Of rhymes wherewith to crown your honoured name

III. Answer any TWO of the following questions: 2x4=8 Marks
1. One of Steve Jobs’s motto was: ‘Think differently’. Can this make a person succeed in life? What
challenges are there in thinking differently?
2. How did the poet come to know about the broken statue of Ozymandias
3. Write about Kalpana’s work at NASA.
4. How does the poet describe the broken statue?

IV. Read the following passage and answer the following questions: 5x1=5 Marks

The Last Lecture: Best Lessons

It was 18 September 2007, Carnegie Mallon University (US)auditorium was echoing with laughter as
Forty-six-year-old Randy Pausch was delivering an upbeat and humorous lecture. And, then, he knew he
would die in a few months! Terminal pancreatic cancer was the villain. He, yet, stressed the need to live fully
and have fun in everything. He suddenly dropped and did push-ups to prove his point. Living right is more
important than achieving dreams, asserted he. He listed his achieved dreams, quite many, though. He thanked
everyone who taught him a lesson or two. And he passed on those valuable lessons to posterity. He wants one
to be frugal, not miserly. He advises elders to give children permission and inspiration to dream. He appeals
to teachers to enable learners to achieve their dreams. The most significant lesson, however, is the way he
took the bull (of cancer or death) by the horns. The Last Lectures extended version is the best-selling book
with the same title, worth reading again and again!

1. Who gave ‘The Last Lecture’? Where was ‘The Last Lecture’ delivered?
2. What did he appeal to teachers?
3. What does the speaker emphasise despite being in the face of death?
4. Pick the word from the passage that means “Using only as much money as is necessary.”
5. What does the phrase “.... took the bull by the horns” mean?

V. Observe the following advertisement and answer the following questions given 5X1=5

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1. What is the advertisement about?
2. When is National Voter’s Day observed?
3. What is the theme of NVD (National Voter’s Day)?
4. Who issued the advertisement?
5. Write the names of any two Apps that are mentioned in the advertisement.

SECTION-II
(Creative Writing) (20 Marks)

VI. Answer any TWO of the following discourses in your answer booklet: 2x6=12 Marks

A. Read the following passage carefully and summarize it briefly.
Renewable energy resources are being used all over the world. Brilliant minds have devoted
their lives to finding resources that do not leak greenhouse gases into the ozone layer and which do
not cost large amounts of money. Hydro energy, solar energy, wind energy, energy from biomass and
biofuels are viable alternative sources of energy. They are clean sources of energy and have lower
carbon emissions compared to conventional sources of energy such as fossil fuels. What’s more, the
energy generated is nearly 80% renewable. Harnessing the power of moving water to generate
electricity, known as hydroelectric power, is the largest source of emission-free, renewable electricity
worldwide and has been used over the ages. Solar power is another excellent energy resource. The
sun gives us free rays, so why not use them as a power source? Solar power is trapped by special
rows of panels that take in the energy of the sun and provide power for homes. In places that are
windy, powerful wind turbines have been constructed to provide energy. The turbines are big towers
with three prongs that are pushed around by the wind. This produces energy. The largest wind farm in
the world is in Denmark.
Biogas is a popular source of energy in some countries. In Vietnam, cow and pig manure
and waste is washed into a drain, where the gas is allowed to gather through pipes, then
leak into a large bag,’ which is situated above the stove. The methane (the gas produced by
the cow and pig manure) is then stored and used as fuel. This procedure is environmentally
friendly. Biomass fuels used today come in the form of wood products, dried vegetation,
crop residues, and aquatic plants. Biomass has become one of the most commonly used
renewable sources of energy in the last two decades.
B. Imagine you are planning to travel to Delhi and Agra on a week's tour. You need to book a train ticket
and tourism package. Briefly describe the process of booking tickets and tourism package.
C. You joined in TOSS Intermediate course in an accredited Institution (Study center). You are waiting
for the textbooks. Now, write a letter to the accredited Institution coordinator to get the
textbooks.

D. Your friend Athidi has recently joined the junior college in Delhi as her father got transferred there.
You have recently received a letter from her telling you about her new college where she was not able
to adjust herself.

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Imagine you are Hasini and write a letter to Athidi advising her to make friends and settle
down in the new place.

VII. Answer any TWO of the following discourses in your answer booklet: 2x4=8 Marks
A. You can do well in your exams if you are disciplined and methodical in the way you approach your
studies. Follow your class lessons properly to cover your syllabus in a systematic manner. After
coming home, revise whatever is taught in the class, as the topics will be still fresh in your mind. Try
and solve the questions at the end of each pic and also the last five years' papers. If you are stuck,
make sure you have it resolved by the next day at the most. Do not hesitate to take help from teachers
and seniors, as needed. Jot down important notes and formulae that you come across during your
studies. This will help before the exams as you can just grab the subject notebook and revise the
portions you want. Revise the points as and when you get time. Chalk out a timetable for board exam
preparation and allocate ample time for each subject. Choose the time that you think is best for study.
It can be early in the morning or late at night. Do not allow distractions to mar your studies. Hone
your strength but do not ignore your weaknesses. Do not study anything new or from a book right
before exams, as you may get confused. Revise what you have done and glance at important notes
and formulae. Make a weekly revision plan, be healthy and take ample rest. Make sure you are also
spending some time playing and re-energizing yourself.
B. Here is a bio-sketch of Karanam Malleswari. Prepare a profile of her.
Mrs. Karanam Malleswari was born on 01/06/1975. Her height is 158cm/5’2”. She represented
Andhra Pradesh. She was associated with Women`s Weight Lifting. Her first entry was in National
Junior Weight Lifting Championship. Her best career was in Asian Games 1998, Bangkok, Silver
-63Kg. Her hobbies are watching films, and playing cricket. She won 11 Gold, 3 Silver, and Olympic
Bronze apart from Padma Sri in 1999.
C. Read the following advertisement and prepare your RESUME for the job.

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D. Write an e-mail to your friend informing the amendment (change)of contact classes of your
course. Mention the amended date, time and venue etc.
SECTION - III
VIII. Complete the following passage by filling in the blanks using the correct form of verbs given in
brackets: 4X1=4 Marks
The boys were playing cricket. Krishna bowled. Abdul hit the ball hard. It (i)_________. (fly) into
the sky. Nobody could (ii) _______ (see) it. The fielders ran here and there (iii) _______ (search) for it. The
umpire declared it was a six. But the ball could not be (iv) ________ (find) for a long time.
IX. Complete the passage by choosing the right words from those given below it. Each blank is
numbered and for each blank four choices are given. Choose the correct answer from the choice and
write A, B, C, or D in the answer booklet. 4x1=4 Marks
One day, when I was going towards my boat, I was surprised (1)--------- see (2)—the ---------
footprint of (3)----------man (4)---------- the sand. I stood amazed! mistaken, for there was exactly the print
of a foot - toes, heel, every part of a foot. I could not imagine how it came there.
1. A) to B) at C) on D) in
2. A) a B) an C) the D) into
3. A) an B) a C) that D) the
4. A) if B) in C) over D) on
X. Combine the following pair of sentences using the connectives given against each pair 4x1=4Marks
1. The weather is good. It is good for picnics. (and)
2. Mani is intelligent. He is lazy. (but)
3. You want to stay healthy.Exercise daily.(if)
4. Azim Premji is a great businessman. He is a philanthropist. (not only…….but also)
XI. Rewrite the following sentences as directed. 4x1=4 Marks
1. My friend told Jane, "Look, why don't you just give up? (Indirect speech)
My friend asked Jane _________________________________________.
2. Steve started Apple in his parent’s garage when he was 20. (passive voice)
Apple was___________________________________________________.
3. No other animal lives as long as the turtle.( comparative degree)
The turtle____________________________________________________.
4. Tea is the most popular beverage in the world. (question tag) __________.
XII. Rewrite the following sentences correcting the underlined parts : 5x1=5 Marks

1. The monkey had saved herself from the foolish crocodile.

2. Sachin play cricket.

3. I prefer coffee than tea

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4. Mauritius is full of beautiful sceneries.

5. Why you are sad?
XIII. Rewrite the following sentences with suitable punctuation marks like (,) (.) (?) (!) (“ ”) etc…
4x1=4 Marks

1. shoot him right now he ordered the cameraman

2. what the hell...your class records will show I’ve got a right to come here

3. they said forget about hopping you are anyway good at it

4. i ran inside it as if I was being chased

XIV. Identify Parts of speech of the underlined word in the sentence and write in your answer booklet.
5x1=5 Marks

1. As I came closer to the footprint, I realized that it could not be my footprint.

2. There is an imaginary story of a rabbit.

3. In my opinion the candidate’s request is reasonable.

4. And yielded the sons of my stricken womb

5. The life of Kalpana Chawla demonstrates her commitment to space technology.

SECTION -IV
XV. Write suitable responses to the following questions: 5x1=5 Marks

1. Passenger : (at Secunderabad Railway Station) : Excuse me. I Would like to have some information.

Clerk : ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.

2. Passenger: What Trains are there for Delhi?

Clerk : --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.

Passenger: Yes.

Clerk: Well you can take the Telangana Express then.

3. Passenger : What --------------------------------------------------------------------from Secunderabad?

Clerk: The train starts at 5:45 am in the morning.

Passenger: Ok, Are the tickets available for that train?

4. Clerk: —----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.

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Passenger: From which platform does it start?

5. Clerk: —---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

XVI. Read the following advertisement and complete your Resume / CV to apply for the given Post.
5 Marks

WANTED

Entry-Level Ticket vendors and Supervisors

Qualification: Bachelor's Degree

Preference: Computer Knowledge and Fluency in English.

Mention your Experience and Salary Expected.

HYDERABAD METRO RAIL

HYDERABAD- 500010

www.metrorail.hyd.in

FORMAT
Name :
Father's Name :
Date of Birth and Age :

Address :
Academic Qualifications :

Skills :
Hobbies / Interests :

Experience :

Salary Expected :

Reference :

Signature

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