English I 2012
ICSE PAPER 2012 ENGLISH-I
Question 1.
(Donot spend more than 35 minutes on this question )
Write a composition (350-400 words) on any of the following : [25]
(a) Write an original short story that begins with the words :It wasn’t going to be easy she knew… but somehow she had to confront him. She took a deep breath, and walked into the room.
(b) “ Money causes more harm than good”. Express your view either for or against this statement.
(c) People play a very important role in our lives. Describe in vivid detail,any one person and show how he/she has been a very special influence in your life.
(d) Modes of Communication are continuily changing. What are some of these changes ? Say which one change you like best and why ?
(e) Study the picture given below.Write a story or a discription or an account of what it suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or you may take suggestions from it : however, there must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition.
A Picture
Question 2.
Select one of the following : [10]
(a) Many areas near your school have been affected by floods.You are President of your school social service club. Write a letter to the Mayor of your town/city telling him/her what you planned to do for the relief of the victims, suggest ways in which you can combine with other organization to bring about better distribution of relief items.
(b) You were taken by your school to visit a place of historical interest. Write a letter to your class mate who was unable to go on the trip telling him/her about the trip, why it was important and what you gained from the experience.
Question 3. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :
It was a dull autumn day and Jill Pole was crying behind the gym. She was crying because they had been bullying her. This is not going to be a school story, so I shall say as little as possible about Jill’s
Question 1.
(Donot spend more than 35 minutes on this question )
Write a composition (350-400 words) on any of the following : [25]
(a) Write an original short story that begins with the words :It wasn’t going to be easy she knew… but somehow she had to confront him. She took a deep breath, and walked into the room.
(b) “ Money causes more harm than good”. Express your view either for or against this statement.
(c) People play a very important role in our lives. Describe in vivid detail,any one person and show how he/she has been a very special influence in your life.
(d) Modes of Communication are continuily changing. What are some of these changes ? Say which one change you like best and why ?
(e) Study the picture given below.Write a story or a discription or an account of what it suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or you may take suggestions from it : however, there must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition.
A Picture
Question 2.
Select one of the following : [10]
(a) Many areas near your school have been affected by floods.You are President of your school social service club. Write a letter to the Mayor of your town/city telling him/her what you planned to do for the relief of the victims, suggest ways in which you can combine with other organization to bring about better distribution of relief items.
(b) You were taken by your school to visit a place of historical interest. Write a letter to your class mate who was unable to go on the trip telling him/her about the trip, why it was important and what you gained from the experience.
Question 3. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :
It was a dull autumn day and Jill Pole was crying behind the gym. She was crying because they had been bullying her. This is not going to be a school story, so I shall say as little as possible about Jill’s