Many have claimed that the fashion, cosmetics and advertising industries are promoting an impossible standard of beauty, one that very few people can meet. What are some possible reasons for their promotion of an unrealistic standard of beauty? What are the effects on people and society? [15] 44. Compare two methods for losing weight or improving your body. Explain their similarities and differences. What criticisms have been made of each method? What type of person do you think each method would appeal to?[10] 45. Do you agree with the writer of “Sword of Domocles” that boundless properly does not bring happiness and satisfaction? Justify on the basis of the text itself. (The Sword of Damocles) . [10] 46. Apply the four levels reading of the poem Piano by D.H Lawevance. (Piano) [15] a. What are the components that determine arrange marriage in India? Why does the arrange marriage consider as a challenging job? Defend your statement the basis of the text. (Arranging a Marriage in India) 47. What is the great Answer? Do you agree with the writer of ‘The Great Answer’? Why or why not? (The Great Answer) [15] 48. Summarize the plot of “Stopping by woods on a snowy evening”. What might Robert Frest be trying to say here? (Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening) [10] 49. How does Anton Chekov depict the absurd life of theater people? Elaborate in detailed on the basis of the drama ‘swan song’ by Anton Chekov. (Swan Song) [10] Do you agree with Richard Wright and the author of ‘Why go to university? That education is supremely valuable? Why or why not? (The Library Card and why go to University) 50. Human cloning is a debatable issue: why do it? Who would be hurt? Should it be legalized give your response about the forthcoming result. [15] 51. Describe an important person from your childhood, who had the most influence over you in your childhood? [10] 52. Fill in the chart with the missing forms of the words. [5] ]Noun Verb Adjective Adverb Ethics ………… ……………. Immoral …………. Justify …………. …………… extinct ………….. Dignity ……………. Write synonyms of the following words. [5] Fantasize Materialistic Compassion Reckless Strain 53. What are the advantages and disadvantages have been presented in the essay ‘who’s spying on you’. Write down about it. [5] 54. In one paragraph retell the plot of “The Wretched Stone” or “The Good Example”. [10] 55. Apply four levels of meaning to “A 1996 Commencement Speech” given by Salman Rushdie. [15] Do you think marriage is a private affair? Illustrate your views with reference to the story “Marriage is a Private Affair”. 56. Basing your answer on “Phaedo”, how should a human being face death?[5] 57. Why do you think Cabuliwallah and Elaine were treated as “perpetual outsiders”? What are the similarities and difference in their situation? [15] 58. Give Critical thinking of “TV can be a Good Parent”. [5] 59. Edit the following sentences: [5] Them thieves is heartless She were an excellent writers Their just isn’t time to loose our way She should has came to party Life is to short to made enemies 60. Write descriptive essay on the person who has most influenced you in your life? [15] 61. What should an employee do if he knows that his boss is doing something illegal? Should he “blow the whistle” on his boss and risk losing his job, or should he keep it to himself and endanger the company or the public? Write an essay that discusses the moral aspects of each decision. [15] 62. What are Hooks and Thesis Statements? [5] Apply four levels of reading to the text The Sword of Damocles.[15] . Writer like Fiona C. Jemkins strongly condemns Television and suggests to boycott it, whereas many supporter of Television culture argue that T.V. can be overwhelmly helpful for cross-cultural study. In this debate which side do you feel more convincing and why? [10] . Both the Cabuliwallah in the story Cabuliwallah a nd Elaine in the essay Then and Now Finding My voice are treated as perpetual outsiders. What are the similarities in their situations? [5] . Would Jared Diamond and Shreedhar Lohani accept Anuradha Chaudharys conclusion that if we fail to bring about fundamental changes in our ways of thinking and doing politics, we just might sink and drown? Explain[10] . Speaker in the poem Lunatic states that in his calculation one minus one is always one. What does the speaker intent in the line? [10] . What do you mean by Hook? What are the different ways through which hook captures readers attention? [5] . Write a five paragraph classification essay about the way the world is divided today or has been divided through history. [15] . Some workplaces have a policy that prohibits employees from dating. Write an essay in which you discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such policy. [15] . If Cloning becomes reality, how will it affect the future of society? For example, what role will men have in society if they are no longer needed to reproduce? What about the ethical issue. [10] . Apply the four levels of reading a text to The Good Example. 10 . What is Feynmans idea about university education?10 . How does TV affect the parent child relation in your opinion?10 . Imagine that you are the Cabuliwallah a poor illiterate peddler from the Kabul region selling fruits in the foreign city of Calcutta. Write a letter to your daughter in the mountains of Afghanistan, explaining how you feel about her, what is your experience about your profession, and why you must live so far away from home.15 . In one long paragraph, summarize the basic plot of Ahab and Naboth10 . What do you think: if a girl and a boy from different religion fall in love, should they marry even if their families are opposed. Relate your answer to Marriage Is a Private Affair.’ 10 . Should human cloning be legal? Justify your opinion. 10 . Prepare a well-organized essay on- 10 a. i. Role of Parents ii. Education and Career 79. Do you accept Yudhisthira’s opinion? Give a detailed explanation. 80. Highlight the importance of education on the basis of Nissani’s essay “Why Go to University?”10 81. Is marriage, in your opinion, a private affair? Explain.15 82. Write a letter to the Area Manager of Mayoos noodles asking for some support to organize a football tournament. 15 83. What is the role of television in human life? 84. Why does Chaudhary suggest that the present socio political system should be restructured? 10
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