Section - A : Reading Comprehension (Seen)
1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions:
1.A(i) The Big Half Moon looked lovely during
(a) spring
(b) summer
(c) autumn
(d) winter
Answer: (b) summer
1.A(ii) The narrator and his playmates pretended to be
(a) robbers
(b) adventures
(c) mountaineers
(d) shipwrecked mariners
Answer: (d) shipwrecked mariners
1.A(iii) The part of the narrator's body that went through the kite was his
(a) elbow
(b) ankle
(c) knee
(d) fingers
Answer: (a) elbow
1.A(iv) The narrator of the text is
(a) Dick
(b) Mimi
(c) Philippa
(d) Claude
Answer: (c) Philippa
1.A(v) The kite was mended with a
(a) red paper
(b) letter
(c) leaflet
(d) newspaper
Answer: (b) letter
1.B Complete the following sentences with information from the text:
1.B(i) The visitors to the island last summer were...
Answer: Dick and Mimi
1.B(ii) The name of the lighthouse was...
Answer: Big Half Moon lighthouse
1.B(iii) They hurried to fix the kite because...
Answer: they wanted to send the kite before the wind fell.
1.C State whether the following statements are 'True' or 'False' with Supporting Statement:
1.C(i) In summer, the island is rough and windy.
Answer: False (F)
Supporting Statement: "It is always lovely on the Big Half Moon in Summer."
1.C(ii) The names of Claude and Philippa were written on the kite.
Answer: True (T)
Supporting Statement: "...and had written our names full on it - Claude Leete and Philippa Leete..."
2. Read the poem and answer the questions:
2.A(i) 'Little Prig' refers to
(a) the mountain
(b) the squirrel
(c) the forest
(d) a nut
Answer: (b) the squirrel
2.A(ii) The mountain is
(a) very wise
(b) quite lively
(c) very big
(d) very pretty
Answer: (c) very big
2.A(iii) The quarrel was between-
(a) the forest and the squirrel
(b) a nut and the squirrel
(c) talent and wisdom
(d) the mountain and the squirrel
Answer: (d) the mountain and the squirrel
2.A(iv) Unlike the squirrel, the mountain can-
(a) carry forests on its back
(b) crack a nut
(c) move about happily
(d) make a sphere
Answer: (a) carry forests on its back
2.B Answer the following questions:
2.B(i) How did the mountain make fun of the squirrel?
Answer: The mountain made fun of the squirrel by calling him 'Little Prig', implying the squirrel was small and self-important.
2.B(ii) Mention two qualities of the mountain.
Answer: The mountain is very big and can carry forests on its back.
Reading Comprehension (Unseen)
3. Read the passage and answer the questions:
3.A(i) Polythene bags came into our markets in
(a) 1782
(b) 1892
(c) 1982
(d) 1928
Answer: (c) 1982
3.A(ii) Everyone of us must be aware of the dangers of using-
(a) newspaper bags
(b) polythene bags
(c) gunny bags
(d) none of these
Answer: (b) polythene bags
3.A(iii) Infants often die when they cover their heads with-
(a) newspaper bags
(b) handkerchiefs
(c) polythene bags
(d) gunny bags
Answer: (c) polythene bags
3.A(iv) Air cannot pass through-
(a) nervous system
(b) blood
(c) polythene bags
(d) kidney
Answer: (c) polythene bags
3.A(v) Plastic cannot be-
(a) thrown away
(b) burnt
(c) used by adults
(d) the cause of cancer
Answer: (b) burnt
3.A(vi) Plastic toys should be made of-
(a) non-toxic material
(b) toxic material
(c) packing material
(d) recycled newspapers
Answer: (a) non-toxic material
3.B State whether 'True' or 'False' and provide supporting statement:
3.B(i) One hardly sees plastic bags now.
Answer: False (F)
Supporting Statement: "...but they have given such a beating to our recycled newspaper bags as that one hardly sees the latter now."
3.B(ii) Chemicals released in plastic production do not cause harm to the eco-system.
Answer: False (F)
Supporting Statement: "These chemicals can also cause serious damage to the ecosystem."
3.B(iii) Plastic toys should carry warnings.
Answer: True (T)
Supporting Statement: "Most plastic toys are also required to be made of non-toxic material and carry declaration to that effect."
3.C Answer the following questions:
3.C(i) Name the world famous environmental group mentioned in the passage.
Answer: The name of the world famous environmental group mentioned in the passage is 'Greenpeace'.
3.C(ii) Whose fate is the same as that of infants?
Answer: The fate of fish and other marine life is the same as that of the infants when polythene finds its way into the waters.
3.C(iii) What is mandatory about plastic bags?
Answer: It is mandatory for plastic bags to carry warnings about them being used as playthings for children.
3.C(iv) What are the health hazards which can be caused by the toxic-chemicals released in plastic production?
Answer: Substantial amount of toxic chemicals released in plastic production can cause cancer and congenital defects and damage the nervous system, blood, kidneys and immunity systems.
Section - B : Grammar & Vocabulary
4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks:
Today we are ____ (confined/confining/being confining) in a room as it ____ (is/has been/was) raining since morning and we are busy ____ (playing/played/having played) ludo.
Answer: confined, has been, playing
5.A Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions:
Most people are fond ____ mystery stories. They find ____ extra pleasure ____ trying to solve the mystery along with the investigator.
Answer: of, an, in
5.B Do as directed:
5.B(i) This is one of the oldest houses of our locality. (Change into comparative degree)
Answer: This house is older than most other houses of our locality.
5.B(ii) Arijit Singh is a famous singer. He can sing different kinds of songs. (Change into simple sentence)
Answer: Arijit Singh, the famous singer, can sing different kinds of songs.
5.B(iii) Nisha said to Romita, "Have you completed your task?" (Change the mode of narration)
Answer: Nisha asked Romita if she had completed her task.
5.C Phrasal Verbs:
5.C(i) Tanima is in search of a job.
Answer: looking for
5.C(ii) Ankan understands what I am saying.
Answer: makes out
5.C(iii) Evening starts early now.
Answer: sets in
6. Vocabulary (Find words from Question 3):
6(ii) Concerned with sea
Answer: Marine
6(iii) Inborn
Answer: Congenital
6(iv) Reused
Answer: Recycled
Section - C : Writing Skill
7. Write a story using the following points. Add a suitable title of the story. [Points: Two friends walking through a forest - meet a bear - one climbs a tree and the other lie down as if dead - the bear smells his head - goes away - the first friend asks what the bear said - "beware of friends who run away in danger"]
Two Friends and a Bear
Once upon a time, two close friends were walking through a dense forest. They promised to help each other in any danger. Suddenly, a large bear appeared in front of them. One of the friends, who knew how to climb trees, quickly climbed up a nearby tall tree, forgetting his friend. The other friend did not know how to climb. He had heard that bears do not touch dead bodies. So, he lay down flat on the ground and held his breath, pretending to be dead. The bear came near him, sniffed his ears and face, and thinking him to be dead, went away. After the bear left, the first friend came down from the tree and asked, "What did the bear whisper in your ear?" The other friend replied, "The bear advised me to beware of friends who run away in times of danger."
Moral: A friend in need is a friend indeed.
8. Use the following flow-chart to write a paragraph (within 100 words) on how to prepare potato chips: [Hints: Potatoes collected-sorted-cleaned-sliced into thin round pieces-salt and spices added-fried-packed and labelled-ready to be sold]
Preparation of Potato Chips
Potato chips are a very popular and tasty snack. The preparation of potato chips involves a number of steps. First, fresh potatoes are collected from the market. Then, they are sorted to remove the rotten ones. The good potatoes are cleaned properly with water to remove dirt. After that, they are peeled and sliced into thin round pieces. These slices are then washed again and dried. Next, salt and spices are added to these slices according to taste. Then, the slices are fried in hot oil until they become crisp and golden brown. Finally, the chips are packed in packets and labelled. Now, they are ready to be sold in the market.
9. Suppose you are the secretary of students' committee. Write a notice for the students, requesting them not to bring mobile phones in school or else necessary steps will be taken. [Hints: Unhealthy tendency growing among students - distracting others - hampering classroom teaching - strict actions may be taken if found guilty]
BALLY NISCHINDA CHITTARANJAN VIDYALAYA
NOTICE
Sub: Ban on Mobile Phones in School
Date: October 20, 2025
All the students are hereby informed that bringing mobile phones to school is strictly prohibited. It has been observed that an unhealthy tendency of using mobile phones is growing among students. This not only distracts others but also hampers the classroom teaching and learning environment. Therefore, students are requested not to bring mobile phones to the school premises. If any student is found with a mobile phone, it will be confiscated, and strict disciplinary action will be taken against the student. Cooperation from all students is solicited to maintain discipline in the school.
Countersigned by:
Headmaster
Bally Nischinda Chittaranjan Vidyalaya
(Signature)
Secretary
Students' Committee