Ray Martin Model Question Paper :3 Volume :2
Madhyamik Model Question Paper 2025
1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Most people think that the cat is an unintelligent animal, fond of ease and caring little for anything but mice and milk. But a cat has really more character than most human beings, and gets a great deal more satisfaction out of life, He or she is an athlete, an acrobat and a grim fighter. All day long the cat loafs about the house, takes things easy and allows himself to be pestered by the attentions of the people in the house, To pass the time away he sometimes watches a mouse-hole for an hour or two-just to keep himself from dying of boredom. People get this idea that this sort of thing is all that holds life for a cat. But watch him as the shades of evening fall. You can see the cat as he really is.
A. Write the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) The cat can be discovered in its true character -
(i) at dawn, (ii) in the evening, (iii) at night, (iv) at noon.
(b) The cat likes(i) mice and bread, (ii) milk and mice, (iii) apple and biscuit, (iv) biscuit and tea.
(c) The cat sometimes watches mouse-hole for an hour or two- (i) to get rid of boredom, (ii) to attract attention of people, (iii) to show what he really is, (iv) to frighten mice.
(d) Generally people think that the cat is fond of (i) intelligence, (ii) love, (illi) ease, (iv) food.
(e) The author of the text is (i) RK Narayan, (ii) Ralph Waldo Emerson, (ii) Nayantara Sehgal, (iv) Andrew Barton Paterson.
B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:
(i) All day long the cat allows himself to be
(ii)Far from what people thinks, a cat derives a great deal of
(iii)The cat not only loafs about the house
C. Answer the following questions.
(i) How has the author described the cat's physical fitness ?
(ii) How is the cat's approach to life?
2. Read the poem and answer the questions that follow:
I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn breaking.
I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with white clouds flying.
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
I must go dawn to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull's way and the whale's way where the wind's like a whetted knife,
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over
A. Tick the correct alternative ba complete the following sentences: The call that the poet cannot deny, is the call of the-
(1) white clouds, (1) running tides, (III) lonely sea, (lv) grey mist.
(b) The poet wants to go to the sea at the breaking of - (1) morning, (ii) noon, (ii) dawn, (iv) dusk
To steer the ship the poet needs (1) the moon, (I) the sun, (ii) a planet, (iv) a star.
(d) In the poem, the word 'merry yarn means - (1) a sweet dream, (II) a sad tale, (i) tale of fairies, (iv) a joy tale of adventure. Canning Dome a
B. Fill in the chart with information from the text:
(1) Cause :There is a wild call.
Effect:
(2) Cause :The long journey gets over.
Effect :
Reading Comprehension (Unseen)
3. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Calcutta: Across India "Diwali' is known as the festival of lights. During Diwali a new moon night, the whole country is lit up in colourful decorative lights and diyas.This year in addition to dark night because of the occurrence of new moon, a small part of October 25, just befon sunset, will have marginally daylight because of partial solar eclipse. During new moon (Amavasya) the sun, mom and earth come near a linear configuration, whereby from earth we can see the moon without any sunlight faling on it. But at times, as on October 25, the sun, moon and earth will almost be on the same plane and as a result the moon will cover the sun partially for a period of time causing a partial solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is positioned between the earth and the sun and casts a shadow over earth. They can only occur during the phase of the new moon and make for an interesting celestial event. This is the second partial solar eclipse of 2022. It will be visible from most of Europe, Northern Africa, the Middle East and pam of Asia. The solar eclipse will begin at Iceland, at around 14:29 hrs IST, will be seen at its maximum from Russia a 16:30 hrs IST, and will end around 18:32 hrs IST, over the Arabian Sea.The eclipse will not be observed from the North Eastern India because of the eclipse occurring after the sunser in those regions. The Eastern part of the country will see the partial eclipse only marginally, that also during surmet.The northern and western part of the country is a better location to observe the partial eclipse with a better vies and for a longer period of time. In Calcutta partial eclipse will begin at around 4:52 pm, the maximum occurring at 5:03 pm at the suns Interested people with a clear view of the western horizon can only see the fleeting glimpses of the eclipse, very in the horizon just before a few minutes of the sunset.
-From The Statesman, dated 11 October 2
A. Tick the right answer:
(1)The eclipse will occur on- (a) 12 October, (b) 25 October, (c) 11 October, (d) 20 October. (
(ii)During new moon the (a) earth, (b) moon, (c) sun, (d) mars - will get no light.
(iii)In Calcutta maximum occurrence of partial eclipse will happen at -
(a) 5:01 pm, (b) 5:03 pm, (c) 4:52 pm, (d) 4:54 pm.
( iv) Partial eclipse will end in- (a) Russia, (b) India, (c) Arabian Sea, (d) iceland.
(v)The eclipse will not be seen from the-
(a) North Eastern, (b) South Eastern, (c) Western, (d) Eastern part of India.
(vi) 'Diwali' is a known festival across (a) Bengal, (b) North India, (c) South india, (d) India.
Each of the following statements is either 'True' or 'False'. Write "T' for 'True' and 'f' for 'False in the boxes on the right-hand side. Also write suitable line(s) or phrase(s) from the passage in support of
(i ) Solar eclipse happens when the sun comes in between the earth and the moon.
Supporting sentence:
(ii) In Calcutta partial eclipse can be seen for 8 minutes.
Supporting sentence:
(iii) During Diwali the new moon night will happen.
Supporting sentence
C. Answer the following questions:
(i) From which part of the globe can people see the eclipse?
(ii) From where will people of India miss the eclipse?
(iii) Who will see the eclipse better in India ?
(iv) When does it become a celestial event?
Section-B
Grammar and Vocabulary
4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks:
Yoga _________(help/helps/helped) to improve the quality of the drug users. It'______ (say/said/has been said )by a recent study________ (conducts/conducted/has conducted) by the Delhi based AIIMS.
5. Do as directed:
A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions:
My neighbourhood is__ very interesting place. My house is located_______an area which has many stores and offices. The biggest store is only five minute's walk________ my house.
B. Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given in brackets:
(i)Sunita will go to the book store and she will buy some story books, (Split into two simple sentences]
(ii) He keeps saying, "I am very lucky." (Change the mode of narration]
(iii) Never spread rumour. [Change the voice]
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C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list given below to replace the words underlined. Write the correct phrasal verbs in the boxes on the right-hand side changing the form where necessary. There is one extra phrasal
verb in the list:
(1) I cannot understand what he says.
(II) I met my friend in the park.
(She failed to appear in time.
[call off, turn up, make out, come across]
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6. Given below are the meanings of four words which you will find in the passage in Question No. 3. Find out the words and write them in the appropriate boxes on the right-hand side:
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(1) skyline
(ii) heavenly
()slightly
(iv) cup-shaped small oil lamps
Section-C
Writing
7. Write a letter to your friend (within 100 words) on how you are taking preparation for the Madhyamik Examination.
8. Write a report in about 100 words, using the following points for your school magazine:
Subject: Teachers' Day celebration in your school-Date and Time: 5 September, during school hours-Place:
School auditorium and classrooms-Programmes: Cultural activities and participations by students and teachers)
Salentia Sinar Belay1]
9. Write a paragraph on how newspapers are produced: 10
(Press reporters collect news-press photographers take pictures-news sorted and edited-types set in machine paper rolls inserted-news printed-folded and cut-newspapers ready for distribution-delivery]
### Passage 1: Questions and Answers
**A. Write the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:**
(a) The cat can be discovered in its true character -
**(ii) in the evening**
(b) The cat likes -
**(ii) milk and mice**
(c) The cat sometimes watches a mouse-hole for an hour or two -
**(i) to get rid of boredom**
(d) Generally people think that the cat is fond of -
**(iii) ease**
(e) The author of the text is -
**(iv) Andrew Barton Paterson**
**B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:**
(i) All day long the cat allows himself to be **pestered by the attentions of the people in the house**.
(ii) Far from what people think, a cat derives a great deal of **satisfaction out of life**.
(iii) The cat not only loafs about the house **but also keeps himself from dying of boredom by watching a mouse-hole**.
takes things easy and allows himself to be pestered by the attentions of the people in the house
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**C. Answer the following questions:**
(i) **How has the author described the cat's physical fitness?**
The author has described the cat as an athlete, an acrobat, and a grim fighter. The cat's physical fitness is evident in its agility and strength, traits that reveal themselves when the cat is active.
(ii) **How is the cat's approach to life?**
Ans: The cat’s approach to life is relaxed and self-assured. During the day, it appears lazy and indifferent, allowing itself to be pampered. However, the cat is far from being simple-minded; it enjoys life on its own terms, taking advantage of both ease and moments of activity, like hunting or exploring in the evening.
Poem: Questions and Answers
**A. Tick the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:**
(a) The call that the poet cannot deny is the call of the -
**(ii) running tides**
(b) The poet wants to go to the sea at the breaking of -
**(iii) dawn**
(c) To steer the ship the poet needs -
**(iv) a star**
(d) In the poem, the word 'merry yarn' means -
**(iv) a joyful tale of adventure**
**B. Fill in the chart with information from the text:**
(1)
**Cause:** There is a wild call.
**Effect:** The poet is compelled to return to the sea.
(2)
**Cause:** The long journey gets over.
**Effect:** The poet seeks quiet sleep and a sweet dream.
Section A: Reading Comprehension**
**A. Tick the right answer:**
(i) The eclipse will occur on -
**(b) 25 October**
(ii) During the new moon the -
**(b) moon** will get no light.
(iii) In Calcutta, the maximum occurrence of partial eclipse will happen at -
**(b) 5:03 pm**
(iv) Partial eclipse will end in -
**(c) Arabian Sea**
(v) The eclipse will not be seen from the -
**(a) North Eastern** part of India.
(vi) Diwali is a known festival across -
**(d) India**
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**B. True or False with supporting sentences:**
(i) Solar eclipse happens when the sun comes in between the earth and the moon.
**False**
**Supporting sentence:** "A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is positioned between the earth and the sun."
(ii) In Calcutta, the partial eclipse can be seen for 8 minutes.
False
**Supporting sentence:** "In Calcutta, the partial eclipse will begin at around 4:52 pm, the maximum occurring at 5:03 pm."
(iii) During Diwali, the new moon night will happen.
**True**
**Supporting sentence:** "During Diwali, a new moon night, the whole country is lit up in colourful decorative lights and diyas."
**C. Answer the following questions:**
(i) **From which part of the globe can people see the eclipse?**
The eclipse can be seen from most of Europe, Northern Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.
(ii) **From where will people of India miss the eclipse?**
People in North Eastern India will miss the eclipse because it occurs after sunset in those regions.
(iii) **Who will see the eclipse better in India?**
People in the northern and western parts of India will have a better view of the eclipse for a longer period of time.
(iv) When does it become a celestial event?
It becomes a celestial event when the moon is positioned between the earth and the sun during the phase of the new moon, causing a solar eclipse.
Section B: Grammar and Vocabulary
**4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks:**
Yoga **helps** to improve the quality of the drug users. It **has been said** by a recent study **conducted** by the Delhi-based AIIMS.
**5. Do as directed:**
**A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions:**
My neighborhood is **a** very interesting place. My house is located **in** an area that has many stores and offices. The biggest store is only a five-minute walk **from** my house.
**B. Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given in brackets:**
(i) Sunita will go to the bookstore, and she will buy some storybooks.
**Sunita will go to the bookstore. She will buy some storybooks.** (Split into two simple sentences)
(ii) He keeps saying, "I am very lucky."
**He keeps saying that he is very lucky.** (Change the mode of narration)
(iii) Never spread rumors.
**Let no rumors be spread.** (Change the voice)
You are forbidden to spread rumors.
**C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the underlined words:**
(i) I cannot **make out** what he says.
(ii) I **came across** my friend in the park.
(iii) She failed to **turn up** in time.
(Extra phrasal verb: call off)
### **6. Find the words from the passage:**
(i) Skyline - **Horizon**
(ii) Heavenly - **Celestial**
(iii) Slightly - **Marginally**
(iv) Cup-shaped small oil lamps - **Diyas**
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