Kerala Plus One Question Paper 2025 English Communicative

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2025
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Kerala Board of Public
Examinations

FY-322
Reg. No. : ......................................

Name : ...........................................

FIRST YEAR HIGHER SECONDARY EXAMINATION, MARCH 2025

Part – III Time : 2 Hours
COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH Cool-off time : 15 Minutes
Maximum : 60 Scores

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.

Answer any 9 questions from 1 to 10. Each carries 1 score. (9  1 = 9)
1. Which among the signpost expressions will you choose, when you want to give an
example ?
(a) to expand (b) on to recap
(c) to illustrate (d) to conclude

2. Maya copied a poem from an old magazine and presented it before the class as her
own, is an act of ____________.
(a) Parlance (b) Plagiarism
(c) Cliche (d) Slander

3. A person who writes scripts for films is known as ____________.
(a) Editor (b) Graphic Designer
(c) Script Writer (d) Reporter

4. ____________ is a communication barrier, you may face while travelling to a foreign
country.
(a) Clear audio (b) Speaking different language
(c) Avoiding distractions (d) Active listening
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5. ‘Toxic Skies : Delhi’s Air Quality Plunges to Severe Category’ – This news is an
example for
(a) Feature article (b) International news
(c) National news (d) Column

6. Find out the odd one from the given options
(a) Soccer (b) Basketball
(c) Shot put (d) Cricket

7. ____________ is a journey often undertaken for religious reasons, to a place of
importance.
(a) Safari (b) Pilgrimage
(c) Eco tourism (d) Cruise

8. A person who likes to draw pictures becomes ____________.
(a) a lawyer (b) a salesman
(c) an artist (d) a chef

9. Rohan often eats even though he is stuffed. He is a/an ____________.
(a) Alcoholic (b) Workaholic
(c) Foodaholic (d) Shopaholic

10. People who only eat food which are part of a plant and which do not destroy the plant
itself are called ____________.
(a) Vegetarians (b) Fruitarians
(c) Raw foodists (d) Food combiners

Answer any 3 questions from 11 to 14. Each carries 2 scores. (3  2 = 6)
11. Change the text into a news headline.
Aman Sehrawat won a bronze medal in wrestling in Paris Olympics 2024,
becoming the youngest Indian to win an Olympic Medal at just 21 years old.

12. Write any two strategies to improve speaking skills.

13. Find out the correct word/phrase for each sentences from the bracket.
(a few, too many, too much, little)
(a) The pizza had ____________ cheese, making it difficult to handle.
(b) The buffet table was overflowing with ____________ desserts, making it hard
to choose just one.

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14. ‘The crew of the world’s biggest ocean-racing yacht, the Team Philips catamaran,
have been rescued after the boat was badly damaged in storms.’
List out two words from the above that refer to a boat.

Answer any 3 questions from 15 to 18. Each carries 4 scores. (3  4 = 12)
15. Write four opinions in favour of the topic, using any of the expressions that you have
come across.
‘Is climate change the most pressing issue of our time ?’

16. Create a write up on your favourite career including the reasons for choosing it.

17. Imagine that your class is organizing two days trip to a famous tourist spot. As the
class leader, you are asked to prepare the itinerary. Prepare the itinerary including the
time, spots and activities.

18. At a dinner party, you had noticed an alcoholic and at that night you made a diary
entry. Prepare the same highlighting that person’s attitude and behavioural traits.

Answer any 3 questions from 19 to 22. Each carries 5 scores. (3  5 = 15)
19. A national seminar on the topic, ‘Cybersecurity : Protecting yourself in the Digital
Age’ is organized by the Science Club and you are asked to prepare an outline of the
presentation. Draft the outline.

20. Write the recipe of your favourite dessert item.
(Hints : Name of the dish – ingredients – method of preparation)

21. Prepare a commentary for 200 mtr sprint in State School Athletic Meet.
(Hints : Introduction – race begins – encouraging athletes)

22. During a trip with your family, you booked a resort in advance. But when you reached
there, you had to face certain difficulties. Imagine the situation and draft a complaint
letter addressing to the manager.

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Answer any 3 questions from 23 to 26. Each carries 6 scores. (3  6 = 18)
23. Prepare the script of an interview with a sports celebrity whom you admire the most.
(6 exchanges)
(Hints : Introduction – achievements – future plans)

24. Read the following advertisement. Prepare a CV along with a covering letter for the
post of a Graphic Designer :
We are hiring...
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Qualifications : – BA Graphic Designing
– Strong visual design skills
– Excellent communication skills
Experience : Minimum 1 year experience in a reputed firm
Apply to : The Editor, The Daily News,
123 Main Street, Bangalore.

25. As part of the tourism promotion, the department of tourism has invited brochures on
your district from school students. Prepare a brochure which promotes your district as
a tourist destination.
[Hints : Places to visit – attractions – specialities]

26. Prepare a 10 minutes news bulletin for the given news headlines :

 Ratan Tata’s absence deeply felt across the world : PM Narendra Modi.

 Cyclone Fengal causes flooding in Tamil Nadu.

 More than 2000 cases of dengue fever in Kerala reported during this monsoon.

 Malappuram clinches overall championship in State School Science Festival
2024.
______________

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