Kerala Plus One Question Paper 2023 English Communicative

FIRST YEAR

Kerala Board
Question Paper
2023

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FY-422
FIRST YEAR HIGHER SECONDARY EXAMINATION, MARCH 2023

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. _______ is generally given to smaller groups and therefore contains more details
about facts and figures.
(a) Speech (b) Debate
(c) Presentation (d) Group discussion

2. Choose the appropriate signpost expression for the following situation :
When you want to repeat the main points
(a) to turn to (b) to recap
(c) to illustrate (d) to conclude

3. _______ is a long television advertisement that contains a lot of information.
(a) Newsflash (b) Mockumentary
(c) Informercial (d) Fly-on-the-wall

4. Substitute the underlined word with its synonym :
The crew of the world’s biggest ocean racing yacht have been rescued from an
accident.
(a) Ship (b) Catamaran
(c) Kayak (d) Canoe

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5. Rohan works in media. His job is to arrange text and pictures. He is a/an _______.
(a) Proof reader (b) Editor
(c) Graphic designer (d) Reporter

6. _______ involves responsible travel to natural areas, conserving the environment.
(a) Safari (b) Cruise
(c) Trekking (d) Eco-tourism

7. Say whether the following statement is true or false :
Children who eat junk food for breakfast have the same attention span as 70 year old
people.

8. People of Kerala eat the best _______ food available in the world. It is called Avial.
(a) Vegan (b) raw
(c) Non-vegetarian (d) calorie restriction

9. If you are good at _______ and convincing people, you can be a successful lawyer.
(a) sports and games
(b) caring pets
(c) solving mathematical problems easily
(d) arguing

10. _______ is our national game. Yet, it is not so popular as many other games in our
country.
(a) Football (b) Hockey
(c) Cricket (d) Kabbadi

Answer any 3 questions from 11 to 14, each carries 2 scores. (3  2 = 6)

11. Mention any 2 strategies to improve your speaking skills.

12. Write a headline for the given news :

Qatar took the world by surprise by spending a record $220 billion for hosting the
2022 FIFA World Cup on a grand scale.

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13. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words from the brackets :
[few, too many, enough, too much]
Now-a-days everyone wants to stay in shape and follow various diet plans.
There are (a) _______ calories in the modern junk food. Trying to lose weight by
eating (b) _______ calories can kill you.

14. You are given a chance to interview your favourite sports person. Frame 2 questions
to ask him / her.

Answer any 3 questions from 15 to 18, each carries 4 scores. (3  4 = 12)
15. In the context of Russia – Ukraine war, a debate is being conducted in your class on
the topic, ‘War is never the right answer for international problems.’ Write four
arguments to substantiate your views.

16. Write a news report on the following headline. Invent details :
CM to inaugurate State School Athletic Meet.

17. Imagine you happened to go for a trekking trip to Idukki where ‘Neelakurinji’
bloomed. Describe your experience.

18. Imagine your friend has been called for an interview from Google. Give him/her four
valuable suggestions about attending the interview.

Answer any 3 questions from 19 to 22, each carries 5 scores. (3  5 = 15)
19. Your school is hosting District Athletic Meet of the year. You are the commentator of
the event 4 × 100 meter relay. Write the commentary.
[Hints : Introduction, Lining up of each team, encouraging athletes, winning team]

20. Prepare your mother’s favourite dish as a surprise gift on her birthday.
[Hints : Name of the dish, ingredients, Method of preparation]

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21. You went on a study tour to Mysore. The hotel accommodation was sub-standard and
were nothing like what you are offered by the travel agency. Write a letter of
complaint to the manager of the travel agency highlighting the inconveniences you
experienced.
[Hints : Unhygienic bathroom, old and worn out bedsheets, dripping tap, etc.,]

22. You are giving a presentation on the topic “Say no to drugs”. Prepare the outline of
your presentation to be given in your class.

Answer any 3 questions from 23 to 26, each carries 6 scores. (3  6 = 18)
23. You are a very imaginative and creative person and want to apply for the post of a
script writer in a popular advertising agency. Prepare your CV and covering letter to
apply for the post.

24. Exercise plays a vital role in staying healthy. Prepare an article to be posted in the
class blog on the importance of engaging in physical activities such as walking, doing
yoga, etc. as an effective solution to lifestyle diseases.

25. Draft a brochure on a historic and scenic tourist location in your hometown attracting
tourists to that spot.
[Highlight the sceneries, major tourist spots, adventurous activities, etc.,]

26. Prepare a TV news bulletin using the following news headlines :
(a) RBI to launch digital rupee
(b) Kerala to set up 9000 robotic labs in schools
(c) Anti-drug campaign active in Kerala
(d) Football’s popularity in India is rising with FIFA 2022.
______________

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