"ज्ञान विज्ञान आणि सुसंस्कार यासाठी शिक्षण प्रसार "
- शिक्षणमहर्षी प.पु. डॉ. बापुजी साळुंखे
श्री स्वामी विवेकानंद शिक्षण संस्था, कोल्हापूर
Test No 01
Marks: 12Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.8 Voyaging Towards Excellence
Extract no. 01, Page No. 78 & 79, Total words - 309: [I had a very simple upbringing............ arts, music and literature.]
A1) Global understanding (02)
a) Write whether the following sentences are True or False.
- The writer belonged to rich family. - _________
- The writer was unable to understand the 'grammar of music'. - _________
- According to writer money is not everything in life. - _________
- Art, music and literature don't enrich our lives. - _________
b) Complete the web diagram.
1. _______________ 2. _______________ 3. _______________
A2) Complex Factual (02)
The writer's childhood was culturally rich. Give reason.
A3) Inference/Interpretation/Analysis (02)
The life can be enriched except money. Explain from writer's point of view.
A4) Personal Response (02)
- Write memorable experiences in your childhood.
- 'Literature enriches your life'. Express your views.
A5) Language study (02)
- I developed my interest in literature and music during my school days. (Use 'Not only...but also')
- I had learnt from my childhood. (Identify tense)
- It was only when I entered the college that I got a watch. (Make it simple sentence)
- I don't understand the 'grammar' of music. (Change the voice)
A6) Vocabulary (02)
Find out synonyms for the following words from the passage:
Test No 02
Marks: 12Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.8 Voyaging Towards Excellence
Extract No. 03, Page No. 80: [I was quite happy getting into IIT............ strength came over me and gripped me]
A1] Complete the following table. (02)
Complete the table showing deficiency of writer with its describing adjective:
| Aspects | Adjective |
|---|---|
| Vocabulary | __________________ |
| Writer's Pronunciation | __________________ |
| Construction of sentence | __________________ |
| Spoken English | __________________ |
A2] Give Reason. (Answer any one) (02)
- Writer's joy was short-lived.
- Writer had developed an inferiority complex.
- Writer was feeling quite lonely and terrified.
- Writer wanted to run away from IIT & even Mumbai.
A3] Describe. (Answer any one) (02)
- Describe the event at the mess table in the hostel.
- Writer felt extremely humiliated and upset after talking with the Senior Guy.
A4] Personal Response. (02)
i) Describe an incident when you felt upset in your past.
A5] Language Study (02)
- I had developed an inferiority complex. (Begin your sentence with 'An inferiority.......')
- Not only did I have a very weak vocabulary, but my pronunciation also was terrible. (Use 'As well as')
- It was only my self-esteem which stopped me. (Remove 'Which')
- Find out a sentence from the extract showing past habitual action.
A6] Write down the noun form of the following words: (02)
Test No 03
Marks: 12Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.8 Voyaging Towards Excellence
Extract No. 09, Page No. 84 & 85: [After working for all............ Thinking big]
A1] Global Understanding. (02)
Complete the web by making a list of the lessons and values that the writer cherishes and keeps learning.
👉 _______________________ 👉 _______________________
A2] Complex Factual (02)
Explain how the writer began writing in Marathi as his second innings.
A3] Interpretation. (02)
Guess how the writer's books help many people to overcome their depression.
A4] Personal Response (02)
'Books are the best friends'. Express your views.
A5] Grammar (02)
- There are a number of lessons and values that I cherish. (Make it simple)
- I am touching the hearts of thousands. (Rewrite the sentence beginning with 'The hearts of thousands....')
A6] Vocabulary (02)
Write the adjective forms of:
Test No 04
Marks: 12Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.8 Voyaging Towards Excellence
Extract No. 04, Page No. 80 & 81, Total Words: 301: [Despite hailing from Solapur, if I could............ of software engineers worldwide.]
A1 Global understanding (02)
Complete the web diagram showing writer's decisions to improve English.
1. _______________________________ 2. _______________________________
A2 Give reason (02)
The writer should not give up to improve his knowledge of English because ________________________.
A3 Inference (02)
According to the writer, the Marathi speakers try to follow these 3 steps to speak English.
A4 Personal response. (02)
Write the benefits of speaking fluent English.
A5 Grammar. (02)
- As I climbed the stairs of my hostel room, my plan was ready in my mind. (Rewrite the sentence using 'when')
- I wanted to achieve excellence. (Rewrite the sentence using the gerund form of the infinitive)
A6 Vocabulary (02)
Write the names of any four subjects mentioned in the extract.
Test No 05
Marks: 12Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.8 Voyaging Towards Excellence
Page No. 78 & 79: [I had a very simple upbringing............ arts, music and literature.]
A1. Global Understanding. (02)
Write whether the following statements are True or False:
- The writer had all basic amenities in his home in his childhood. (____)
- Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy used to visit writer's home. (____)
- Writer was greatly influenced by various writers, poets, dramatists, painters. (____)
- According to the writer, money is not so much important in our life. (____)
A1. Match the pairs. (02)
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a) Shakespeare | 1) Writer |
| b) Pt. Kumar Gandharv | 2) Poet |
| c) Vinda Karandikar | 3) Musician |
| d) Charles Dickens | 4) Dramatist |
A2- Complex Factual (02)
- Describe writer's childhood regarding his economic condition.
- Mention the things by which writer developed his interest in literature and music.
A3 Inference/ Interpretation/ Analysis (02)
- Explain the impact of the visits of great personalities on the writer.
- Writer thinks that art, music and literature are important in our life, because...
A4 Personal Response (02)
- Describe your childhood in your own words.
- Do you agree that money does not mean everything in life? Explain.
A5 Language Study (02)
- They used to talk about Keshavsut, Mardhekar, Shakespeare. (Use 'would')
- Most of the times, the topics of discussion at our home were about music, literature, paintings, sculptures etc. (Make it a compound sentence)
- We were a lower middle-class family. (Make it negative without changing meaning)
- Find out sentences from the extract showing habitual action in the past.
A6- Vocabulary (02)
1) Find out words related to - 'Art'
2) Find out the meanings of - a) upbringing b) tremendous c) milieu d) enrich
3) Form nouns matching the pattern (e.g., write ➔ writer):
Test No 06
Marks: 12Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.8 Voyaging Towards Excellence
Extract No. 8, Page No. 83 & 84: ["I spent 32 years in............ as a writer in Marathi began."]
A1. Global Understanding. (02)
Read the following statements and write down the true statements:
- I had written 4 books with 500-700 pages each on Information technology.
- In today's world, everything is possible without team work.
- You need to treat your subordinates and your colleagues as friends.
- I wanted to return to my first love i.e. to travel and explore the world.
A2. Complex Factual. (02)
The writer learnt new things when he was running large companies. List them.
A3. Inference. (02)
After working for so many years, the writer starts his second innings. Describe the second phase of the writer's life.
A4. Personal Response. (02)
Passion is more important than wealth. Explain.
A5. Language study. (02)
- I gave up two offers of around 3 crore rupees per annum to become a writer. (Begin the sentence with 'Two offers...')
- Nothing is possible without team work. (Make it an affirmative sentence)
A6. Vocabulary. (02)
Write down antonyms of the following words by adding a prefix:
Test No 07
Marks: 12Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.8 Voyaging Towards Excellence
Extract no 2, Page No. 79 & 80, Total Words: 320: [This is not to say............ very good rank in the same.]
A.1 Say whether the following sentences are true or false: (02)
- The narrator did not like Science or Mathematics. (____)
- The narrator scored 100% marks in Mathematics. (____)
- The narrator's skill at solving problems helped him in his IIT entrance exam. (____)
- The narrator stood 1st in the University in all subjects. (____)
A.2 Describe (02)
Describe the narrator's method for developing a problem-solving attitude.
A.3 Find out (02)
Find out the narrator's explicit academic achievements in Mathematics.
A.4 Personal response (02)
Express your opinion regarding 'Qualities required for attaining excellence.'
A.5 Language study (02)
- I used to love problem solving. (Rewrite the sentence using 'would')
- These problems were not a part of the Curriculum, but I enjoyed the whole process. (Rewrite using 'though')
A.6 Vocabulary (02)
Write the verb forms of the following words:
Test No 08
Marks: 12Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.8 Voyaging Towards Excellence
Extract No. 03, Page No. 80, Total Words: 280: ["I was quite happy............ came over me and gripped me."]
A.1 True or False (02)
- The writer had his entire education in English. (____)
- The writer had developed a superiority complex. (____)
- He wanted to run away from IIT. (____)
- He felt extremely humiliated and upset. (____)
A.2 Give reason (02)
The writer faced a lot of hurdles speaking in English. Give reasons.
A.3 Find Out (02)
Find out the precise environmental triggers that caused the writer to feel extremely humiliated and upset.
A.4 Personal Response (02)
Describe your core academic or career ambition in short.
A.5 Language Study (02)
- My spoken English was quite pathetic. (Frame a Wh-question to get the underlined part as the answer)
- I felt extremely humiliated and upset. (Convert into an exclamatory sentence)
A.6 Vocabulary (02)
Find words from the extract which mean the following:
Test No 09
Marks: 12Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.8 Voyaging Towards Excellence
Extract no. 2, Page no. 79 & 80, Total words - 320: [This is not to say............ rank in the same.]
A1. State whether the following statements are True or False: (02)
- Writer didn't like science and mathematics. (____)
- Writer loved solving problems of physics and mathematics of the 9th standard when he was in the 10th standard. (____)
- Writer scored 100% marks in mathematics in almost all the examinations barring only a few times. (____)
- Writer appeared for the entrance examination of IIT though he stood first in the university. (____)
A2 List the spectacular academic achievements of the writer. (02)
A3. Give reason (02)
The writer developed a problem-solving attitude because ________________________.
A4 Personal Response (02)
Do you like Mathematics? Justify your stance.
A5 Language study (Do as directed) (02)
- You could get an admission into IIT without the entrance test if you had secured the first rank in the university. (Rewrite the sentence using 'unless')
- I enjoyed the whole process. (Begin the sentence with 'The whole process...')
A6. Match the words from the extract in Column 'A' with their meanings in Column 'B': (02)
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| i) inherent | a. the subjects comprising a course of study |
| ii) elegant | b. existing in something as a permanent attribute |
| iii) curriculum | c. very quickly |
| iv) rapidly | d. stylish in appearance or manner |
Test No 10
Marks: 12Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.8 Voyaging Towards Excellence
Total words: 278: [It is very difficult to become master............ Information Technology as my career.]
A1] Global Understanding (02)
Write whether the following statements are true or false:
- Being a topper in GRE exam, writer was thinking about to settle in U.S. (____)
- Human curiosity makes great progress in science and technology. (____)
- Writer believes in non-rationalism. (____)
- Writer has done his career in IIT. (____)
A2] Complex Factual (02)
Describe the core secular values learnt by the writer during his formative IIT days.
A3] Inference/ Interpretation/ Analysis (02)
Give reasons:
- The thought of migrating to the U.S. never touched the writer's mind, because...
- It was a period of cultural and intellectual renaissance for the writer because...
A4] Personal Response (02)
Do you feel that it is more prestigious to build a career abroad than in India? Explain.
A5] Language Study (02)
- It is very difficult to become a master or an expert in all these subjects. (Make it negative without changing the meaning)
- Serving India and her people was far more important to us. (Rewrite the sentence using an 'Infinitive' structural shift)
- We used to discuss relativity, Big Bang, aesthetics and literature. (Use 'would' and rewrite)
A6] Vocabulary (02)
a) Give the full forms of: 1) GRE 2) IIT
b) Write adjective forms of: 1) migrate 2) curiosity
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