Time: hours
Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
Section A
1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
In a small village in the middle of a lush green valley, there lived a wise old man named Guruji. He had spent his entire life studying and practicing yoga, and he had attained a deep understanding of the mind and body. People from all over the country would come to seek his guidance and wisdom, and he would always help them with their problems.
One day, a young man named Ravi came to Guruji's ashram. Ravi was a bright and intelligent student, but he was also very troubled. He was constantly worried about his future and he was not able to find peace in his life. He asked Guruji for help, and the wise old man agreed to take him as his disciple.
Guruji began by teaching Ravi the basics of yoga. He taught him how to control his breath and how to relax his body. As Ravi practiced yoga, he began to feel a sense of peace and tranquility that he had never felt before. He also started to see the world in a different light, and he realized that there was more to life than just material possessions.
After several months of practice, Ravi became a master of yoga. He had attained the highest level of physical and mental health, and he was able to find inner peace and happiness. He thanked Guruji for his guidance and wisdom, and he returned to his village a changed man.
Questions:
a. What was Guruji's profession?
b. What did people from all over the country come to seek from Guruji?
c. What was Ravi's problem?
d. How did Guruji help Ravi?
e. What did Ravi attain after several months of practice?
2. Answer the following questions:
a. What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
b. What is alliteration?
c. What is the meaning of the phrase "a piece of cake"?
d. What is the origin of the phrase "once in a blue moon"?
e. What is the meaning of the idiom "to spill the beans"?
Section B
3. Write a short story about a time when you faced a difficult challenge and how you overcame it.
4. Write a poem about your favorite season.
5. Write a letter to your friend describing a recent event that you attended.