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Class 8 English First Term Question Paper 2022-23 Kerala Syllabus
Time: 90 minutes
Max. Score : 40
Instruction:
- 15 minutes is given as cool off time.
- This time is to be used for reading the question paper.
- You are not supposed to write anything during the cool off time.
- Attempt the questions according to the instructions.
- Keep in mind the score and time while answering the questions.
- The maximum score for questions from 1 to 27 will be 40.
Questions 1-5. Read the passage from ‘The Boy Who Drew Cats’ and answer the questions that follow.
The boy did not know what the priest meant by saying, ‘Avoid large places keep to small. ’ He thought and thought, while he was tying up his little bundle of clothes to go away; but he could not understand those words, and he was afraid to speak to the priest any more, except to say good-bye.
He left the temple very sorrowfully, and began to wonder what he should do. If he went straight home he felt sure his father would punish him for having been disobedient to the priest, so he was afraid to go home. All at once he remembered that at the next village, twelve miles away, there was a very big temple. He had heard there were several priests at that temple; and he made up his mind to go to them and ask them to take him for their acolyte.
Question 1.
What advice did the old priest give the boy? (1)
Answer:
The advice the old priest gave the boy was:
“Avoid large places, keep to small.”
Question 2.
Why was the boy afraid to go to his parents? (1)
Answer:
The boy was afraid to go to his parents because he was afraid that his father would I punish him for having been disobedient to the : priest.
Question 3.
Which sentence tells you that the boy was unhappy to leave the temple? (1)
Answer:
He left the temple very sorrowfully.
Question 4.
Pick out a word from the passage that means ‘refusing to obey rules’. (1)
Answer:
Disobedient
Question 5.
Why did the boy decide to go to the big temple in the next village? (1)
Answer:
The boy decided to go to the big temple in j the next village because he had heard there were several priests there.
Questions 6-10. Read the lines from the poem ‘Taj Mahal’ and answer the questions that follow.
You knew, Emperor of India, Shah Jahan, That life, youth, wealth, renown
All float away down the stream of time.
Your only dream
Was to preserve forever your heart’s pain.
The harsh thunder of imperial power
Would fade into sleep
Like a sunset’s crimson splendour,
But it was your hope
That at least a single, eternally-heaved sigh would stay
To grieve the sky.
Question 6.
What would float away with the passing of time? (1)
Answer:
Life, youth, wealth and renown will float away j with the passing of time.
Question 7.
What was the only dream of Sah Jahan? (1)
Answer:
The only dream of Shah Jahan was to preserve forever his heart’s pain.
Question 8.
Identify the phrase in the poem that shows the authority of imperial power. (1)
Answer:
The harsh thunder
Question 9.
What, according to the poet, is similar about imperial power and sunset? (1)
Answer:
Both the authority and imperial power would fade into sleep.
Question 10.
Cite an example for auditory image from the given lines.
Answer:
The harsh thunder of imperial power.
Questions 11-15. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
The scientific study of laughter is called Gelotology. Doctors often recommend laughter as a medicine. Your brain responds to the sound of laughter which is why when someone laughs, you laugh too. Studies have found that rats squeal, laugh and jump when fingers are moved over their body.
It takes 42 facial muscles to frown but only 17 muscles to smile. Laughing boosts the immune system as it increases the number of antibodies that help fight diseases. A good laugh helps to decrease stress levels. Sharing a hearty laugh with someone can make a person feel relaxed. Egyptians kept servants, who wore leopard skins and strange masks as clowns to amuse the Pharaohs.
Question 11.
What makes you laugh when someone laughs? (1)
Answer:
The sound of someone’s laughter makes you laugh.
Question 12.
How does laughing boost the immune system? (1)
Answer:
Laughing boosts the immune system as it increases the number of antibodies that help fight diseases.
Question 13.
Why is it said that smiling is easier than frowning? (1)
Answer:
Smiling is easier than frowning because it i takes 42 facial muscles to frown but only 17 ; muscles to smile.
Question 14.
What is Gelotology? (1)
Answer:
Gelotology is the scientific study of laughter.
Question 15.
Suggest a suitable title to the passage. (5)
Answer:
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Question 16.
Prepare a short profile of Michael Jackson using the hints given.
Name : Michael Joseph Jackson
Born : 29 August, 1958
Place of birth : Gaiy, Indiana, US Profession : Singer, songwriter, dancer,
record producer
Awards : Grammy Awards, American
Music Award Died : 25 June 2009
Answer:
Michael Joseph Jackson was bom on 29 August, in Gary, Indiana, USA. He was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer and philanthropist. Known as the “King of Pop”, he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. During his four-decade career, his contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture. Jackson influenced artists across many music genres. Through stage and video performances, he popularized complicated dance moves such as the moonwalk. He won many Awards including Grammy Award and American Music Award. He died on 25 June 2009 at Los Angeles, California, when he was only 50.
(Questions 17-19. Answer any two) (2 × 5 = 10)
Question 17.
Prepare a brief character sketch Tyl based on your reading of the story “The Mysterious Picture’. (Hints: wanderer – cunning – looks like skeleton – talkative….)
Answer:
Tyl describes himself as a Flemish painter. He is very slim and looks like a skeleton. He is very ambitious and he is aspiring to become the court painter in the Battenburg Archduke’s palace. He always wears a cap with some feathers. He is cunning and tricky. It is his poverty that brings him to the palace. He feels confident of his ability. Tyl is a very chatty individual, but he has a firm grasp on how to communicate his opinions to the Archduke. The Archduke wanted a portrait of his as a memory to his descendants. Tyl then suggested that it is better to paint the Archduke with his courtiers. When the courtiers came to know that they too would be in the painting, they asked Tyl to paint them smarter and more good looking than they really are. They threatened to kill him if their pictures were not better than they are. But the Archduke wanted them to be painted as they are. Tyl was in a dilemma. If he paints the courtiers as they are, they will kill him. If he paints them more good looking than they are, the Archduke will kill him. So he played a trick. He said he has painted the picture on the wall but only those persons with noble blood in their veins can see the picture. But actually he had not drawn anything! It was a blank wall.
Question 18.
‘The boy in the story ‘The Boy Who Drew Cats’ happens to meet the old priest in the village temple once again. He narrates his encounter with the goblin’rat to the priest. Prepare the likely narrative.
Answer:
When you asked me to return home, I was worried. If I returned home, my father would certainly punish me for being disobedient to you. I began to wonder what I should do. Then I remembered that at the next village, some twelve miles away, there was very big temple with several priests. So I decided to go there and request the priests to take me as their acolyte. I did not know that all the priests there were driven out by a goblin rat. I entered the temple and found it was deserted. Since I got time and space I began to draw cats on the walls. I became tired and remembering your words to avoid large places a night and keep to the small, I decided to climb inside a little cabinet to sleep.
During the night I heard horrible sounds of screaming and fighting. In the morning I came out and found the dead body of the goblin rat. I noticed that all the cats I had drawn bore blood on their mouths. I became a hero for defeating the monster. I became a famous artist who drew only cats. Your advice saved me. Thank you!
Question 19.
Imagine that Velasco reaches home safely after the shipwreck. He feels greatly relieved. Later he decides to write a letter to one of his friends describing his experiences in the sea. Draft the likely letter.
Answer:
La Pas, Mexico
23.3.2020
My dear Gabriel,
I am writing this letter to let you know about my escape from the shipwreck. Suddenly the ship in which we were travelling plunged into an abyss and disappeared. I was able to get into a raft and I thought I was alone. But I heard the voice of my friend Carabello. Then I saw Castilio and Rengifo. All of them were trying to reach the raft. I took the oar and tried to get near them. Then I saw Ramon Herrera. I had to row against the wind and I did not succeed in saving anyone and they all disappeared one by one. Now I was alone at sea without food and water. I had nothing to do and so I sat on the side of the raft waiting to be rescued.
Finally I was rescued and now I am at home with my family members. When I think of my struggle in the sea I shudder. I think of my colleagues who perished in the sea. I think of the feelings of their family members who still believe that they will come home one day.
How is your wife and how are the kids? Say Hi to them!
I hope to see you soon,
Yours affectionately,
Velasco
Question 20.
Imagine that you meet Tyl while he returns from the palace of the Archduke. The likely conversation between you and Tyl is given below. Complete it suitably.
You : You are Tyl, the court painter, …..(a)……….?
Tyl : Yes, I am.
You : ……(b)….. ?
Tyl : Yes, I’m coming from the palace of the Archduke.
You : ………(c)…….. ?
Tyl : I painted the portraits of the Archduke, the Duckness and other countries.
You : Will you please teach me the art of painting?
Tyl : Sure. If you come with me, …………(d)……..
Answer:
(a) aren’t you? .
(b) Are you coming from the palace of the Archduke?
(c) What did you paint there?
(d) Sure. If you come with me and pay me my fees, I will teach you the art of painting.
Question 21.
Given below is an extract from the diary written by the young lady, the companion of the Duchness. But there are a few errors in it which are underlined. Edit them.
I am really happy today. The court painter is go(a) to paint my portrait. How nice it will be when I see myself smiling with a perfectlyfb) set of pearly teeth! He was little afraid (c) when I warned him. Anyway I am eagerly waiting to see my portrait on the wall.
Answer:
(a) going
(b) perfect
(c) afraid
Question 22.
Look at the following words pyramid.
Flowers
The Flowers
The beautiful flowers
The beautiful flowers in the garden
Now, construct a similar word pyramid using the word ‘ students ’.
Answer:
Students
The students
The smart students
The smart students in the classroom