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Oral Test Paper - Std. XI and Std. XII

1) Listening skill test      10 Marks

Out of three activities the examiner will arrange two activities. 

(A1 or A2 or A3)

Test No. 1 

A1:- Listen and write the sentences.   (5)

1) I saw a kitten eating chicken in the kitchen.

2) I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.

3) She sells seashells by the seashore.

4) Four fine fresh fish for you.

5) If you notice this notice, you will notice that this notice is not worth noticing.  

OR

A2:- Listen the poem carefully to write:-  (5)

1) Gist                         (2)   

2) Rhyming words     (2)

3) Figures of speech   (1) 

Onward march, onward march, onward march,

Everything is in a flutter today on our earth.

Music flourishes up in the sky

And the trumpet rings, mighty and high.

Youth of the new Dawn,

March on, on, on.

OR

A3:- Listen the story and write:-  (5)

1)    Theme                  (2)

2)    Moral Value        (2)

3) Your opinion about the story   (1)

A fox, who was feeling hungry, saw a bunch of grapes on a vine. He tried to get the grapes. He jumped and jumped, but could not reach the bunch. So, he went on saying, “The grapes are sour!”

Expected Answers: Listening Skill

A1) Poem

1) Gist: It is the suggestion of the poet to youths to do the activities like soldiers and try to bring new happy time in the form of morning.

2) Rhyming words: sky - high

                                  dawn - on

3) Figures of speech: Repetition

A2) Story

1) Theme: It shows one aspect of nature of animals (also human beings). If anyone doesn't get any thing, he or she declares the thing as bad.

2) Moral value: If we don’t get anything, leave it to become happy.

3) Opinion about the story: It is funny and interesting story. I like it very much.

2) Speaking Skill Test      10 Marks

A1. Teacher asks the students to give a speech on the following extempore topics:- 

(Few examples are given) 

(One topic for one student)   

a) Global Warming

b) My junior college

c) Save environment       

d) My favourite teacher

e) Mobile phone          

f) Social media etc.

A2. Teacher asks the student -

(Any one activity for ten marks)   

                                                                         

a) to tell a story

b) to recite a poem or 

c) to narrate any incident 

d) to describe Junior college, Class teacher, Vice- Principal  etc.

e) to report the celebration of republic day or teachers’ day or blood donation camp, cleanliness drive, picnic, gathering etc. 

f) to play a role of ST inquiry person and passenger or doctor – patient etc.

g) to discuss any topic (Two or three students)

h) to explain the terms:- plot, theme, character, language used in the drama etc.

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Scheme of Marking:-

Listening Skill Test:-

A1. Dictation of sentences:-

1)Ability to focus on the word.     (1)

2)Listening for details /Retention.    (2)

3)Accuracy of writing words.    (2)

OR

A2. Listen a poem and write answers:-

    

    1)    Gist  (2)                                              

     

    2)    Figures of speech (1)                                 

    

    3)    Rhyming words  (2)                                 

  

   OR

   A2:- Listen the story and write:-                                

   1)   Theme   (2)                                                

    

   2)    Moral Value  (2)                                         

   3)   Your opinion about the story   (1)

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Speaking Skill:-

1) Comprehension/understanding of the topic   (2)

2) Preparation/participation/interaction/ pronunciation (2)                                                                              

3) Body language/ tone/ vocabulary/ grammar.    (2)                                                        

4) Content/novelty of ideas/ fluency            (2)

5) Communication/ Inference/ Summarizing        (2)

Important Note:- 

Test No. 2

1) Listening skill test      10 Marks

Out of three activities the examiner will arrange two activities. 

A1 or A2 or A3

A1:- Listen and write the sentences.   (5)

1) He felt ashamed when he made the same mistake again.

2) Tell me whether the weather was fine that day.

3) The employer has a sufficient number of efficient employees to work hard.

4) I hope this meeting isn't too long.

5) If you drop your phone, you might break it.

OR

A2:- Listen the poem carefully to write:-  (5)

1) Gist                         (2)    

2) Rhyming words     (2)

3) Figures of speech   (1)   

Weavers, weaving at break of day,

Why do you weave a garment so gay? 

Blue as the wing of a halcyon wild,

We weave the robes of a new-born child.

OR

A3:- Listen the story and write:-  (5)

1)    Theme                  (2)

2)    Moral Value        (2)

3) Your opinion about the story   (1)

    A bee was very thirsty. It went to a tank to drink water. While it was drinking, it fell into the water and almost drowned. A dove happened to reach there. She saw the life of the bee in danger. She took pity on it. She at once flew to a tree and plucked a large leaf and dropped it into the water. The bee climbed on the leaf and saved herself. She thanked the dove.

2) Speaking Skill Test      10 Marks

(Any one activity for ten marks)   

1) Picture talk –construct the dialogue.

Activity: See the picture and discuss it. (Two or four students)

2) A dialogue/conversation between two students.

Activity: Discuss about your preparation for the board exam. (Two or four students)

3) Prepare students to speak by giving a topic.

Activity: Give notice loudly to all the students about the college picnic. 

4) Give information.

Activity: Tell the precautions for avoiding Corona threat. 

5) Narrating an incident/reporting.

Activity: Give a report of the Independence Day celebration.

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Test No. 3

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oral exam XII and XI STDS Maharashtra state board

Oral Test Paper - Std. XI and Std. XII

1) Listening skill test      10 Marks

Out of three activities the examiner will arrange two activities. 

(A1 or A2 or A3)

Test No. 1 

A1:- Listen and write the sentences.   (5)

:- Listen and write the sentences.   (5)

1) I saw a kitten eating chicken in the kitchen.

2) I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.

3) She sells seashells by the seashore.

4) Four fine fresh fish for you.

5) If you notice this notice, you will notice that this notice is not worth noticing.  

OR

A2:- Listen the poem carefully to write:-  (5)

1) Gist                         (2)   

2) Rhyming words     (2)

3) Figures of speech   (1) 

Onward march, onward march, onward march,

Everything is in a flutter today on our earth.

Music flourishes up in the sky

And the trumpet rings, mighty and high.

Youth of the new Dawn,

March on, on, on.

OR

A3:- Listen the story and write:-  (5)

1)    Theme                  (2)

2)    Moral Value        (2)

3) Your opinion about the story   (1)

A fox, who was feeling hungry, saw a bunch of grapes on a vine. He tried to get the grapes. He jumped and jumped, but could not reach the bunch. So, he went on saying, “The grapes are sour!”

Expected Answers: Listening Skill

:- Listen and write the sentences.   (5)

1) I saw a kitten eating chicken in the kitchen.

2) I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.

3) She sells seashells by the seashore.

4) Four fine fresh fish for you.

5) If you notice this notice, you will notice that this notice is not worth noticing.  

OR

A2:- Listen the poem carefully to write:-  (5)

1) Gist                         (2)   

2) Rhyming words     (2)

3) Figures of speech   (1) 

Onward march, onward march, onward march,

Everything is in a flutter today on our earth.

Music flourishes up in the sky

And the trumpet rings, mighty and high.

Youth of the new Dawn,

March 

1) Listening skill test 10 Marks

Out of three activities the examiner will arrange two activities. 

(A1 or A2 or A3)

Test No. 1 

A1:- Listen and write the sentences. (5)

1) I saw a kitten eating chicken in the kitchen.

2) I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.

3) She sells seashells by the seashore.

4) Four fine fresh fish for you.

5) If you notice this notice, you will notice that this notice is not worth noticing.  

OR

A2:- Listen the poem carefully to write:- (5)

1) Gist (2)   

2) Rhyming words (2)

3) Figures of speech (1) 

Onward march, onward march, onward march,

Everything is in a flutter today on our earth.

Music flourishes up in the sky

And the trumpet rings, mighty and high.

Youth of the new Dawn,

March on, on, on.

OR

A3:- Listen the story and write:- (5)

1) Theme (2)

2) Moral Value (2)

3) Your opinion about the story (1)

A fox, who was feeling hungry, saw a bunch of grapes on a vine. He tried to get the grapes. He jumped and jumped, but could not reach the bunch. So, he went on saying, “The grapes are sour!”

Expected Answers: Listening Skill

A1) Poem

1) Gist: It is the suggestion of the poet to youths to do the activities like soldiers and try to bring new happy time in the form of morning.

2) Rhyming words: sky - high

                                  dawn - on

3) Figures of speech: Repetition

A2) Story

1) Theme: It shows one aspect of nature of animals (also human beings). If anyone doesn't get any thing, he or she declares the thing as bad.

2) Moral value: If we don’t get anything, leave it to become happy.

3) Opinion about the story: It is funny and interesting story. I like it very much.

2) Speaking Skill Test 10 Marks

A1. Teacher asks the students to give a speech on the following extempore topics:- 

(Few examples are given) 

(One topic for one student)   

a) Global Warming

b) My junior college

c) Save environment       

d) My favourite teacher

e) Mobile phone          

f) Social media etc.

A2. Teacher asks the student -

(Any two activity for five marks each )   

                                                                       

a) to tell a story

b) to recite a poem or 

c) to narrate any incident 

d) to describe Junior college, Class teacher, Vice- Principal etc.

e) to report the celebration of republic day or teachers’ day or blood donation camp, cleanliness drive, picnic, gathering etc. 

f) to play a role of ST inquiry person and passenger or doctor – patient etc.

g) to discuss any topic (Two or three students)

h) to explain the terms:- plot, theme, character, language used in the drama etc.

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Scheme of Marking:-

Listening Skill Test:-

A1. Dictation of sentences:-

1)Ability to focus on the word. (1)

2)Listening for details /Retention. (2)

3)Accuracy of writing words. (2)

OR

A2. Listen a poem and write answers:-

    

    1) Gist (2)                                              

     

    2) Figures of speech (1)                                 

    

    3) Rhyming words (2)                                 

  

   OR

   A2:- Listen the story and write:-                                

   1) Theme (2)                                                

    

   2) Moral Value (2)                                         

   3) Your opinion about the story (1)

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Speaking Skill:-

1) Comprehension/understanding of the topic (2)

2) Preparation/participation/interaction/ pronunciation (2)                                                                              

3) Body language/ tone/ vocabulary/ grammar. (2)                                                        

4) Content/novelty of ideas/ fluency (2)

5) Communication/ Inference/ Summarizing (2)

Important Note:- 

Oral test is a creative work. Various activities can be used to take this test. 

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Around the world in 80 days questions

Summary of the novel

“Around the World in 80 Days” is a classic adventure novel written by Jules Verne. The story follows Phileas Fogg, a wealthy and precise Englishman, who makes a £20,000 wager that he can circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. Accompanied by his resourceful servant, Passepartout, Fogg faces various challenges, including detective Fix, who mistakenly believes Fogg is a bank robber. The duo traverses multiple countries and modes of transportation, encountering cultural differences and unexpected obstacles. In a race against time, Fogg manages to complete the journey, arriving back in London just in time to win the bet.

Major Characters

1. Phileas Fogg:

– Description: A wealthy, reserved, and methodical Englishman.

– Personality: Precise, composed, and seemingly emotionless; values punctuality and order.

– Motivation: Undertakes the journey around the world on a £20,000 wager to prove that it can be done in 80 days.

2. Passepartout:

– Description: Fogg’s clever and adaptable French servant.

– Personality: Resourceful, loyal, and often humorous; brings a dynamic and lively element to the story.

– Role: Essential companion to Fogg during the journey, providing valuable assistance in overcoming challenges.

3. Detective Fix:

– Description: A detective who mistakenly believes Fogg is a bank robber.

– Personality: Suspicious, determined, and initially antagonistic towards Fogg.

– Role: Pursues Fogg across the globe, unaware of his true motivations, leading to unexpected twists.

4. Aouda:

– Description: An Indian princess rescued by Fogg and Passepartout.

– Personality:Grateful, strong-willed, and compassionate.

– Role: Develops a connection with Fogg during the journey, becoming more than just a rescued passenger.

5. Mr. Stuart and Mr. Flanagan:

– Description: Two members of the Reform Club who wager against Fogg.

– Personality:Sceptical, betting against Fogg’s success.

– Role: Represent the doubting perspective, creating tension and stakes for Fogg’s journey.

6. Mr. Sullivan:

– Description: Another member of the Reform Club who oversees Fogg’s journey.

– Personality:Neutral observer, ensuring the journey adheres to the rules of the wager.

– Role: Adds an official and overseeing dimension to the wager.

These characters contribute to the novel’s rich tapestry, each bringing unique traits and challenges to Phileas Fogg’s extraordinary journey.

Question Bank Activities on Around the World in 80 Days

 5 C Answer in about 50 words to the questions on Around the World in 80 Days given below. (2×2 marks)

1. Explain how the author has made use of International Date Line and time zones in his novel.

Ans : Phileas Fog accepts the challenge of going around the world in eighty days. The members of the Reform club in England accepts the wager for twenty-thousand pounds. Fog goes around the world. He goes through Brindisi, Suez, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hong Kong, Yokohama , San Fransico, New York  and Liverpool. He thinks that he has missed the deadline of eighty days and hasn’t reached London. His companion Passepartout  learns that their journey through the different time zones had gained them a day. They reached London a day before the deadline. The author has aptly used time zones in his novel ‘Around the World in Eighty days.’ 

2. ‘Money was never a concern for Mr. Phileas Fogg; it was for honour he accepted the wager.’ Discuss.

Ans: Mr Phileas Fogg has the opportunity to double his fortune. But Fogg’s adventurous journey has nothing to with the money. He accepts the wager to preserve his hon our and prove his worth. He wants to show the members of the Reform Club  that he can do anything he sets out to do. He spends nearly all of his money along the way . This shows that for Fogg, honour is more important than money. 

3. Phileas Fogg’s travel around the world was full of adventures and surprises. Illustrate.

Ans : The title  ‘Around The World in Eighty Days’  itself indicates the adventures in the novel. The novelist takes the readers to a journey of many hair-raising incidents and exciting, adventurous and thrilling places. The journey with trains and ships add adventures. To the surprise Fogg wins the heart of a beautiful and charming woman in India. The detective arrests Fogg at Liverpool. The great surprise is that he keeps his word travelling around the world in eighty days. 

4. Explain how the time gained of a full day is revealed to Mr. Fogg.

Ans : Passepartout is sent to engage a clergyman. He runs out out to get a reverend to marry Fogg and Aouda whom Fogg brought from India. The marraige is to be solemnised the next day on Monday according to them. Passepartout learns that the next is Sunday not Monday. He concludes that their journey through the different time zones had gained them a day. and that they are not late. He hurries home and reveals the truth to Mr Fogg.  

5. Passepartout stations himself outside Phileas’ door. Give reasons.

Ans: Passepartout stations himself outside Phileas’ door because he wants to keep watch upon his master. Mr. Phileas confined himself as he thought he didn’t reach London in time and lost the wager. Knowing that Englishmen  governed by a fixed idea sometimes resort to suicide. Mr Phileas may do that.  Passepartout wants to avert the situation if happens. He remains outside Phileas’s door without the knowledge of Phileas. 

6. Passepartout blamed himself for the misfortune of his master. Justify.

Ans : Passepartout blamed himself for the misfortune of his master Mr Fogg. He had concealed Fix’s errand from his master. Fix had revealed his true character and purpose . If he had warned his master about Fix’s purpose, his master would have given proof of his innocence. Fix would not have been on the heels of his master to arrest him.

7. Compare the remorse in the minds of Mr. Fogg and Aouda for the seeming failure of his wager.

Ans: Aouda is surprised when Mr Fogg is arrested. Her heart revolts against a charge of robbery on Fogg. She weeps bitterly as she can do nothing to save her protector. Mr. Fogg thought that he was rich enough when he decided bring Aouda from India. She would be free and happy. But as he lost his wager he was ruined. 

8. Explain the stress on the mind of Fogg after returning from world tour at Saville Row.

Ans: After returning from the world tour at Saville Row, he did not open the windows and doors. No appearance of change was visible. He bore his misfortune with calmness. He could not sleep throughout the night. He did not take his breakfast and dinner. He buried himself in setting the affairs right. 

9. Narrate the happenings at Reform Club on the 80th day of the wager.

Ans : The  five club members awaited Mr Fogg at Reform club on the 80th  day of the wager. They were excited about winning the wager as they were sure Mr Fogg would not reach there in time . Thomas Flanagan enquired about arrival of last train. They were constantly looking at the clock. They counted the seconds. At the fifty-fifth second a loud cry was heard followed by applause. And Phileas Fogg appeared before the pendulum beat the sixtieth second. He put his promise of traveling the world in 80 days. 

10. There was no general agreement about Mr. Fogg’s success in the opponents. Discuss.

11. Narrate the happenings at a prison where Fogg was kept under arrest.

Ans: Mr Fogg was kept in prison. He was arrested by Fix, the detective for robbery. Passepartout would have fallen upon Fix had he not been held by some policemen.  Aouda and he had remained at the prison to see Mr Fogg. Mr Fogg seated motionless, calm and without anger on the bench. At thirty-three past two Fix disclosed that the real robber is arrested and he set Mr Fogg free. 

12. All is well that ends well. Justify in the light of the extract from the novel ‘Around the World in Eighty Days.’

In the novel “Around the World in Eighty Days,” the main character, Phileas Fogg, faces numerous obstacles and challenges during his journey to circumnavigate the globe in eighty days. However, despite all of these setbacks, the story ultimately has a happy ending, and this can be seen as an example of the truth of the phrase.

For instance, towards the end of the novel, Phileas Fogg has been delayed in his journey due to a mix-up in the timing of his arrival in London. As a result, he seems destined to lose his wager and fail in his attempt to circumnavigate the globe in eighty days. However, at the last moment, he discovers that he has gained a day by travelling eastward, and he manages to arrive back in London in time to win his wager.

13. Winning the heart is preferred to the winning of wager. Express by supporting the details.

Ans : The novel “Around the World in Eighty Days” supports the idea that winning the heart is preferred to winning a wager. Phileas Fogg’s decision to prioritize his relationship with Aouda over his wager demonstrates the importance of personal connections and emotional fulfillment in a person’s life. It suggests that these things are ultimately more valuable than material or monetary success.