SEE 2081 Karnali Province — English Past Paper
- Q1.
Read the following poem and write 'TRUE' for true and 'FALSE' for the false statements. (5×1=5) Weathers — Thomas Hardy This is the weather the cuckoo likes, And so do I; When showers betumble the chestnut spikes, And nestlings fly; And the little brown nightingale bills his best, And they sit outside at 'The Traveller's Rest', And maids come forth sprig-muslin drest, And citizens dream of the south and west, And so do I. This is the weather the shepherd shuns, And so do I; When beeches drip in browns and duns, And thresh and ply; And hill-hid tides throb, throe on throe, And meadow rivulets overflow, And drops on gate bars hang in a row, And rooks in families homeward go, And so do I.
- (i) The cuckoo likes the season described in the first stanza.
- (ii) The baby birds stay inside the nest in the spring.
- (iii) The speaker enjoys the weather which the shepherd dislikes.
- (iv) The leaves of the beeches become brown in winter.
- (v) The poem describes the joy of the winter and gloom of the spring.
- Q2.
Read the following text and do the tasks that follow. (10 marks) The gods brought Pelops back to life. As a special present, they gave him a chariot with a team of snow-white horses that could run faster than the wind. "Take these horses," said Zeus to Pelops, "and find yourself a kingdom, for you shall become a great ruler." Pelops thanked the gods and mounted his chariot and galloped down the dusty mountain road. As he came around a curve, he saw an old man dressed in rags by the side of the road. "Where are you going?" shouted the old man. "I'm off to find a kingdom," Pelops replied. "Then I have an idea for you," said the old man. "I know of a kingdom called Elis, where a beautiful princess lives. Her name is Hippodamia. The man who married the princess will inherit her father's kingdom." "That sounds perfect," said Pelops. "There's just one problem," cautioned the old man. "If you want to marry the princess, you have to run a chariot race against the old king. If you win, you get the princess and the kingdom. If you lose, you get your head chopped off. So far, twelve people have lost." "I won't lose," said Pelops. "My horses can run faster than the wind." "But the king's can run faster than the lightning," warned the old man. "I am not afraid," said Pelops.
- (A) Arrange the following sentences in the correct order as they appear in the text. (5×1=5) (i) The gods told Pelops he would become a great ruler. (ii) Pelops rode his chariot to the kingdom of Elis. (iii) The old man told Pelops about a chariot race to win a kingdom. (iv) Pelops was brought back to life. (v) Pelops learned about the beautiful princess Hippodamia.
- (B-i) What does the word 'they' in the second sentence refer to?
- (B-ii) What gift did the gods give to Pelops?
- (B-iii) Where did Pelops see the old man?
- (B-iv) What would happen if Pelops did not win the race?
- (B-v) Do you think Pelops' decision to race for the princess and kingdom was wise? Why or why not? Give a reason.
- Q3.
Read the following text and do the tasks. (10 marks) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT — ABC Insurance Company Limited ABC Insurance Company Limited, a leading General Insurance Company, invites applications from dynamic and committed Nepali Citizens for the following position: Marketing Officer Locations: Kathmandu, Hetauda, Pokhara, Chitwan, Butwal, Bhairahawa, Itahari and Nepalgunj Required Qualifications: Graduate in any discipline with marketing skill. Experience in handling computers: MS Office is desirable. Excellent ability in written and spoken English and Nepali. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to experienced and local candidates. Age: 20 to 30 years Remuneration will be as per company's rules. Only short listed candidates will be called for interview. Canvassing at any stage shall lead to automatic disqualification. Candidates may apply by downloading the application form from: www.abc.insurance.com.np. Completed forms along with copies of academic qualifications, two passport photos and a resume should arrive on or before 15 Chaitra, 2081. ABC Insurance Company Limited, P.O.Box No. 11111, Moonrise Bizz Park, 1st Floor, Nayabazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
- (A-i) The name of employer company is ..........
- (A-ii) The advertised post is ...................
- (A-iii) The applicants must have strong ………….
- (A-iv) The company prefers local and .............. candidates.
- (A-v) The company provides salary on the basis of .............
- (B-i) What is the required academic qualification for the post?
- (B-ii) What language skills do the candidates require?
- (B-iii) Who will be called for the interview?
- (B-iv) What can disqualify the candidacy?
- (B-v) How can the candidates obtain the application form?
- Q4.
Read the following text and do the tasks that follow. (15 marks) Til Bikram Nembang Limbu is a Nepali poet and litterateur, famous by his pen name Bairagi Kainla. He was born on the 9th of August, 1939 in Panchthar. He grew up in the native village and got a Bachelor degree. His father sent him to study Science in Darjeeling, but he was fond of literature and completed Bachelor of Arts there. He mainly channelled his time and energies more to literary programmes than to formal education. His significant literary struggle was the Tesro Aayam (Third Dimension) movement which added a new dimension to Nepali literature. Bairagi Kainla authored multiple works including: Bairagi Kainla Ka Kavitaharu, Sappok-chomen: Limbu Jatima Kokh-Puja, and many Mundhums. He served as the chancellor of the Nepal Academy for four years from 2066 to 2070 BS. He was honoured with the Jagadamba Shree Award, Sajha Puraskar, Vishist Shrasta Samman and other awards. Most Nepali people respect him as the pioneer of the Third Dimension in Nepali literature.
- (A) Match the meanings in column A with the correct words in column B. One word does not have a match. (5×1=5) Column A: (i) created a written work (ii) the state of receiving an honour (iii) a person who is the first to study or explore an area of knowledge (iv) to direct ideas towards a particular purpose (v) a person engaged in various literary works Column B: (a) litterateur (b) channel (c) realms (d) authored (e) pioneer (f) recognition
- (B) Put the following sentences in the correct order as they occur in the text. (5×1=5) (i) Til Bikram Nembang became the chancellor of the Nepal Academy. (ii) Til Bikram Nembang studied Bachelor of Arts in Darjeeling. (iii) Til Bikram Nembang was born in Panchthar. (iv) Til Bikram Nembang was awarded with Jagadamba Shree Award. (v) Local teachers taught Til Bikram Nembang the first letters.
- (C-i) Who is Bairagi Kainla?
- (C-ii) Why did Til Bikram's father send him to Darjeeling?
- (C-iii) Mention any one of the contributions of Bairagi Kainla to Nepali literature.
- (C-iv) What is Nembang's significant literary movement?
- (C-v) Was Nembang's decision to join an Arts college right? Give a reason.
- Q5.
Write a set of rules and regulations for the examinees to follow in an exam hall. Write it in about 100 words based on the given clues. enter 30 minutes earlier ...... entrance card ........ managing personal materials ......... maintain silence ....... no gadgets…. no cheating …. submission of answer sheet
- Q6.
One of your classmates won 'The Best Essay Writing Award - 2081' in the national level essay writing competition. Write a formal message of congratulation on behalf of your child club at school. Write it in about 100 words using the following clues. Amar Singh Yadav ..... a student of class 10 XYZ School, Rasuwa ........ 'The Best Essay Writing Award - 2081'….congratulations ....... result of hard work ........... proud of him ..... wish for further success
- Q7.
Write a job application, in about 150 words, for the post of 'Secondary Level Mathematics Teacher' with the help of details given below. ABC School, Charikot, Dolakha. Minimum Qualification: B.Ed./B.A. in Mathematics. Experience: At least 3 years. Salary: As per school's rules.
- Q8.
Migration of many students and professionals abroad every year has caused a number of problems in the economy of Nepal. Write an essay on "Migration of Nepali Students and Professionals Abroad" expressing your opinions on its causes and effects in about 200 words.
- Q9.
Reproduce the following sentences as instructed in the brackets. (6×1=6)
- (i) Neither of the students speaks English, ........? (Add a correct question tag.)
- (ii) John has got some tricks to win. (Change into negative.)
- (iii) She ....... (pass) her SEE by 2082 BS. (Use the correct form of the verb 'pass' to complete the sentence.)
- (iv) She said to him, "I was laughing at them." (Change into indirect speech.)
- (v) Open the door. (Change into passive voice.)
- (vi) He met his friend yesterday. (Change into 'When' question.)
- Q10.
Choose and copy the correct answers from the brackets to complete the given text. (10×0.5=5) There lived three brothers. Each wanted to get something special (a) ....... (buy/ to buy/ buying/ bought) for their elderly mother on the Mother's Day. The first brother gave her a huge house. The second brother gave her (c).......... (a/ an/the/no article) unique and expensive car. The third brother remembered that his mother used to love to read the Bible (d) .......... (and/ so/ because/ but) she couldn't see well anymore. So, he gifted her a specially trained parrot that could recite any verse from the Bible on demand. Soon, the brothers received a thank you note from their mother. The first one's note said, "The house (e)........ (you bought/ you were bought/ you buy/ you were buying) for me is too big!" The second son got a note that said, "I rarely (f) ....... (left/ leave/ leaves/ will leave) the house, anymore, so I hardly use the car." The third son's note said, "My darling baby, you know just what (g) ...... (your mother loves/ your mother loved/ his mother loves/ my mother loves)!" On hearing the remarks, the third son (h)….. (is/was/were/ are) very happy. "Mom! I love you very much, (i) ......... (don't I, don't you, won't you, do you)?", said he. If you do not understand this story well, (j)....... (read, to read, would read, would have read) it again.
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