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1. Read the
following text and complete the tasks that follow. 15
Today, bicycles are elegantly simple machines that are
common around the world. Many people ride bicycles for recreation, whereas
others use them as a means of transportation. The first bicycle, called a
Parisienne, was invented in Germany in 1818 by Baron Karl de Drais de
Sauerbrun. Because it was made of wood, the Parisienne wasn't very durable nor
did it have pedals. Riders moved it by pushing their feet against the ground.
In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish blacksmith, invented a much better bicycle.
Macmillan's machine had tires with iron rims to keep them from getting worn
down. He also used foot-operated cranks, similar to pedals, so his bicycle
could be ridden at a quick pace. It didn't look much like the modern bicycle,
though, because its back wheel was substantially large than its front wheel.
Although Macmillan's bicycles could be ridden easily, they were never produced
in large numbers. In 1861, Frenchman Pierre Michaux and his brother Ernest
invented a bicycle with an improved crank mechanism. They called their bicycle
a velocipede, but most people called it a "boneshaker" because of
the jarring effect of the wood and iron frame. Despite the unflattering
nickname, Velocipede was a hit. After a few years, the Michaux family was
making hundreds of the machines annually, mostly for fun-seeking young people.
Ten years later, James Starley, an English inventor, made
severe innovations that revolutionized bicycle design. He made Le front were
many times larger than the back wheel, put a gear on the pedals to make the
bicycle more efficient, and lightened the wheels by using wire spokes. Although
this bicycle was much lighter and less tiring to ride, it was still clumped,
extremely top-heavy, and ridden mostly for entertainment. It wasn't until 1874
that the first truly modern bicycle appeared on the scenè. Invented by another
Englishman, H.J.Lawson, the safety bicycle would look
familiar to today's cyclists. The safety bicycle had equal-sized hock, which
made it much less prone to toppling over Lawson also attached a chain to the
pedals to drive the rear wheel. By 1993, the safety bicycle had been further
improved with air-filled rubber tires, a diamond-shaped frame, and easy
braking. With the improvements provided by Lawson, bicycles became extremely popular
and useful for transportation. Today, they are built, used, and enjoyed all
over the world.
A. Look at the highlighted words in the text. Complete the
following sentences using them. Two of them are not necessary. 5x1-5
a. The invention of bicycle………………….travel.
b. The invention of the bicycle……………………..the way of life.
c. The fields next to the school are always used for…………………
d. Unfortunately, her movements were rather…………………..
e. The old stone steps had been…………………….by years of use
B. Read the text again and write
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information given
in the text.
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
given in the text.
NOT GIVEN if there is no information in the text. 5x1=5
a. The pedaled bicycle was first invented in Germany.
b. Macmillan's bicycle resembled today's bicycle.
c. The alternation of velocipedes made the life of people
much easier.
d. The changes made by British inventors altered the wheels
to make pedaling more efficient.
e. Chain-driven bicycles were first made in France.
C. Answer the following questions. 5x1=5
a. How did the riders move 'draisiene' ?
b. What improvements were made to the bicycle invented in
1839?
c. Why do you think Macmillan used iron rims in his machine?
d. What can be assumed from the text?
2. Write short answers to the following questions based on
the textbook. 5x2-10
a) What does 'fractured dialogue' mean in the story?
(Neighbors)
b) What is your opinion is the moral of the story "The
Treasure in the forest"?
c) Explain the following lines with reference to the
context: (I Was My Own Route)
At each advancing step on my route forward my back was ripped by the desperate flapping wings of the old guard.
d) In what way is marriage an institution? Explain.
(Marriage as a Social Institution)
e) What are the universal human abilities? (Humility)
3. Write long answers to the following
questions. 2x5-10
a) How can you say that 'Facing Death' is a modern tragedy?
(Facing Death)
b) Gabriel Gracia Marquez illustrates the themes of abuse
and cruelty in the Story 'An Old Man with Enormous Wings. Do you agree or
disagree with This statement? Give your opinion with reference to the context.
(An Old Man with Enormous Wings)
4. 'Social Media can have both positive and negative
effects. Write your views
On social media in about 150 words. 7
5. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily
newspaper on environmental
pollution in about 180 words. 7
6. Compared to online teaching and learning, students learn much better with their physical presence in the classroom. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Write an essay in about 300 words expressing your opinion. 10
7. Do as indicated in the brackets and rewrite the
sentences. 10x1=10
a) The cool breeze blew..... On her face. (Complete the
sentence with an appropriate adverb.)
b) All the celebrations and parties were called..... Because
of the tragic accident. (Put the correct preposition in the blank.)
c) The food is really good at that restaurant. They.......
(Will/can/must/should) Have a great chef. (Choose the correct option from the
bracket to complete the sentence.)
d) The master along with his three servants. (is/am/are)
going to the court. (Choose the correct verb from the bracket to complete the
sentence.)
e) His company is greatly......... after. (Complete the
sentence using the correct form of the verb 'seek'.)
f) We look forward to........... (Hear/hearing) from you
soon. (Choose the correct option from the bracket to complete the sentence.)
g).......... he is rich, he is always dressed in rags (Put
correct conjunction in the blank to complete the sentence.)
h) He is the ma... (Who/whom/whose) son plays football for
Three Star Club. (Choose the correct option from the bracket to complete the
sentence.)
i) I want my students to respect me. (Change into passive.)
j) Did you hear me? (Report this with the reporting clause:
She asked……..)
8 Choose and copy the correct answer. 5x1=5
a. Which of the following words has a different final sound?
(1) Cats
(iii) Girls
(iv) Houses
(ii) Boys
b.The initial sound in the word 'maple' is transcribed as
(ii) /n/
(i) /m
(iii) /p/
(iv) /s/
c) Prices seem to........ every year.
i) raise
ii) rise
iii) raised
iv) rose
d. The word 'attire' means.......
(i) Extremely good
(ii) Clothes, especially fine or formal ones,
(iii) Thin and easily torn
(iv) clear,
e. My car... while I was driving.
(i) broke up
(iii) broke down
(ii) broke off
(iv) broke in
