CBSE Class 7 English Question Paper Set 14

SECTION -1

Q.1 Read the following passage carefully:

1. Kutch, one of the most ecologically and ethnically diverse district of Gujarat is a celebratory land of art, crafts, music, dance, people and nature. During the full moon night of the winters amid the awe-inspiring and contrasting landscape each year a festive extravaganza brimming with hospitality, vigour and traditional flavour of the area is hosted and known as the Kutch or Rann Mahotsav.

2. This carnival organized at various locales within Kutch takes one, around the natural surroundings while introducing the visitor to the indigenous cultural and ethnical flavour of the land. Semi parched grasslands host the most magnificent display of arts and crafts of the region. An array of folk music and dance performances organized in the shimmering moonlit landscape provides the most enchanting experience. The colourful fairs held near the beach or the banks of a lake swings one with the spirit of festivity and fervor while the organized tour around Kutch is an ideal occasion to be part of the region and experience the zeal and uniqueness of the people through a celebration of life!

3. This festival provides an exclusive opportunity to witness the creative ingenuity of the artisans and craftspeople, assorted array of folk music and performances. All this and much more describe and define Kutch and the people. The tourism authorities of Gujarat organize events in Kutch to showcase the rich culture of this district, one of the largest in India. This Mahotsava under the sponsorship of Vibrant Gujarat is a unique opportunity for people around the world to visit Kutch and experience the true taste of this beautiful arid region. One can enjoy living in tents, savour evening bonfires and watch artisans at work. You can dance with the local folk dancers and enjoy going for camel safaris. The beautiful traditional and ethnic stuff displayed by local artists and NGOs is worth buying.

1.1 On the basis of your reading of the passage complete the following sentences: (7)

a) The land of Kutch is famous for its …………………………………………. .

b) Rann Mahotsav is held during ………………………………………………. .

c) The most enchanting experience is …………………………

d) Colourful fairs are organised …………………………….. or ………………………………..

e) This Mahotsav is a unique opportunity for tourists to witness ……………………………………………………….

f) Gujarat tourism organizes such events to ……………………………………………….. .

g) Visitors can also buy ……………………………………………

1.2 Find words from the passage that mean the same as the following: (3)

a) overflowing (para 1) …………………………..

b) delightful(para 2) …………………………..

c) sparkling/shining (para 2) …………………………..

Q.2 Read the following passage carefully:

When she looked ahead, Florence Chadwick saw nothing but a solid wall of fog. Her body was numb. She had been swimming for nearly sixteen hours. Already, she was the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions. Now, at age 34, her goal was to become the first woman to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast. On that fourth of July morning in 1952, the sea was like an ice bath and the fog was so dense that she could hardly see her support boats. Sharks cruised toward her lone figure, only to be driven away by rifle shots. Against the frigid grip of the sea, she struggled on hour after hour while millions watched on national television. Alongside Florence in one of the boats, her mother and her trainer offered encouragement. They told her it was not much farther. But all she could see was fog. They urged her not to quit. She never had ... until then. With only a half mile to go, she asked to be pulled out. Still thawing her chilled body several hours later, she told a reporter, "Look, I'm not excusing myself, but if I could have seen land, I might have made it." It was not fatigue or even the cold water that defeated her. It was the fog. She was unable to see her goal. Two months later, she tried again. This time, despite the same dense fog, her strong conviction and clear vision enabled her to accomplish what she set out to do. She knew that somewhere behind that fog was land and this time she made it! Florence Chadwick became the first woman to swim the Canada Channel, eclipsing the men's record by two hours!

2.1 Answer the following questions by selecting the most appropriate options from the ones given below: (6)

i) Florence had a numb body as she _________________________.

a. had been swimming for nearly sixteen hours.

b. had missed her meals.

c. could only see fog.

d. was sick.

ii) Florence Chadwick's goal was that _________________________

a. she wanted to see through the fog.

b. she wanted to swim without stopping for sixteen hours.

c. she wanted to be the first woman to swim the english channel in both directions.

d. she aimed to become the first woman to swim from catalina island to the california coast.

iii) The sharks were driven away by ______________________

a. harpoons.

b. gun shots.

c. fishing nets.

d. boomerangs.

iv) Florence's mother and trainer offered encouragement by ______________

a. telling her that the destination was close.

b. pulling her out of the water.

c. driving the sharks away.

d. giving her a pep talk.

v) Florence Chadwick accomplished her goal when ____________________

a. the fog dissipated

b. she was pulled out of the water and left to thaw

c. millions of people were watching her on television

d. she swam with her faith intact and her goal clearly pictured in her mind

vi) Florence Chadwick became the first woman to swim the Canada Channel, eclipsing the men's record by _____________________

a. two hours.

b. four hours.

c. six hours.

d. ten hours.

Please refer to attached file for CBSE Class 7 English Question Paper Set N.