SSC English 1st Paper Model Test Question with Answer [5]

Model Test Question-05

SSC English First Paper

Question with Answer

Part A : Reading Test (Marks-50)

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it. Unit-2: Lesson-2(B)

With the curtains closing on the 2012 London Olympics, it's impossible not to look back and reflect on the greatest performances by Olympic athletes.

The Olympics have many memorable moments and athletes we'll remember by name alone. The list is quite big. Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt are the latest addition to this list of the bests. They make London Olympics stand apart. If there is any question like this: “What is the standout performance of London 2012?”, perhaps the answer is “ The London Games gave us Michael Phelps vs. Usain Bolt.” The first one is an already decorated Olympian, who puts the finishing touches on his great athletic careers. And another comes up with a new definition of fast.

Two of the most popular Olympic sports, sprinting and swimming, saw their two biggest stars and captivated audiences. They'd also dominated the 2008 Beijing Games, but Phelps and Bolt cemented their legacies in London. Phelps, the American swimmer, passed gymnast Larissa Latynia for the most Olympic medals ever. Bolt was the third man to repeat as a 100-meter gold medalist and the first as a 200-meter gold medalist, and he broke his own Olympic record by running the 100 in 9.63 seconds. Once Phelps and Bolt were back in their pool and track, the story lines changed.

Phelps is the most-decorated Olympian ever, with 22 overall medals: 18 gold, two silver, two bronze. Bolt is the most accomplished Olympic sprinter, with the unprecedented double, making clear that he's the fastest man in the world.

But there's a debate: Who had the better Olympics? It'd be tough to top Phelps' eight gold medals in Beijing, but what if we're only talking London?

London was Phelps' grand finale. He won four golds and two silvers in seven events, and he says he'll never race again.

London was Bolt's chance to prove he's still the greatest. Bolt wins six gold medals in six Olympic finals. He is the first man ever in the history of the modern Games to sweep the 100 and 200 in back-to-back Olympics. Not to mention the addition of back-to-back relay golds.

And Bolt became a legend, in his own words. Phelps already was. Bolt is just 25 years old, so there is no telling how long he can be on top of the sprinting world. What if he decides to "retire" from sprinting to focus on the 400 meters, just to break another world record or two? It would be amazing and entirely plausible for him to accomplish.

Who had the better 2012 Games? You tell us, let the debate begin.

1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7

a. In the passage the word 'cemented' implies―.

(i) strengthened (ii) mortar (iii) concrete (iv) ceramic

b. The term 'Olympics' is ― from the town of Olympia.

(i) derive (ii) meaning (iii) derived (iv) originating

c. These two athletes' reputations are ― recognized.

(i) globally (ii) nationally (iii) provincially (iv) locally

d. The success of these two legends will ―.

(i) go in vain (ii) remain unforgettable

(iii) spear (iv) unforgettable

e. Phelps excels others in ―.

(i) sprinting (ii) shooting (iii) swimming (iv) boxing

f. Michael Phelps has the ― nationality.

(i) Indo (ii) Americana (iii) native American (iv) British

g. Who is the fastest man in the planet?

(i) Thatcher (ii) John (iii) Phelps (iv) Bolt

Answer:

1. a. (i) strengthened; b. (iii) derived; c. (i) globally; d. (ii) remain unforgettable; e. (iii) swimming; f. (iii) native American; g. (iv) Bolt;

2. Answer the following questions. 2×5 = 10

a. What makes London Olympic 2012 exceptionally sensational?

b. How are Phelps and Bolt brilliantly similar and different?

c. Between these two Olympians who has bagged the highest honor within the same time framework?

d. What is special in Bolt so far?

e. How does Bolt evaluate himself?

Answer:

2. a. The extraordinary and unparalleled performance of the two athletes- Phelps and Bolt makes London Olympic 2012 exceptionally sensational.

b. Phelps and Bolt are brilliantly similar in that they both have the highest records but they are different in that they have the highest records in two different fields and the former is about to bid farewell whereas the latter is still a fresh one in this field.

c. Phelps has bagged the highest honor between these two Olympians within the same time framework.

d. The specialty in Bolt so far is his being the most accomplished and fastest Olympic sprinter with the unprecedented double.

e. Bolt evaluates himself as a legend.

3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word of your own based on the information in the text. 0.5×10=5

i. These are the stories of two most successful Olympians of the history. While one is famous as the fastest (a) ___, the other as the fastest (b)___ of the world. However, both are unparallel for their (c) ___ in their own field. They made history in the Beijing (d)___. They have made newer (e) ___ in the London Olympics too. They are the living (f)___ now. Though Phelps has (g)___ from his race, Bolt has prospects to (h)___ himself in the next Olympic as well. After the (i)___ show on earth is over in London; this (j)___ will go on-who is better. Only time will answer this question.

Answer:

3. i. (a) swimmer; (b) sprinter; (c) histories; (d) Olympics; (e) speed; (f) legends; (g) retired; (h) prove; (i) biggest; (j) debate.

4. Complete the table below with information from the passage. 1×5=5

Al-Raji was born in Iran in 866 A.D. He was a very famous physician who played a very vital role in improving medicines for people. He wrote an Encyclopedia that cost him much labour. His famous book is ‘Al-Mansuri’. He is remembered by people for his contribution to inventions of medicines. He died in 925 A.D.

Ibn-Al-Haitham was born in Iraq in 965 A.D. He was a great scientist. He lived in Iraq in 965 He was a great scientist. He lived in Borsa that is a city in the country. He was greatly renowned for his contributions to mathematics and medical science. He wrote a book named ‘Kitab-Al-Monajir’ in which he wrote all his research results. He is considered the greatest scientist in Muslim world. He died in 1039 A.D.

Names	Al-Raji	Hatham
Country/City	(a) ―	Iraq
Birth year	(b) ― A.D.	965 A.D.
Profession\Work	(c) ―	(d) ―
Death year	925 A.D.	(e) 1039 A.D.

Answer:

4. (a) Iran, (b) 866, (c) Physician, (d) Scientist, (e) 1039.

5. Write a summary of the passage in no more than 90 to 100 words. 10

Answer:

5. Al-Raji, a famous physician was, born in Iran. He is remembered for his contribution to inventions of medicines. His famous book is 'Al-Mansuri'. Ibn-Al-Haitham, another great scientist, was born in Iraq. He is mostly known for his contributions to mathematics and medical science.

6. Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’ and column ‘B’ to write five complete sentence. There are more parts of sentences in column ‘B’ than required. 1×5=5

Column A	Column B
a. Acid has a sharp taste	i. slightly acidic.
b. Acid rain can causes	ii. building materials.
c. Ordinary rain water is	iii. are at risk from acid pollution.
d. Acid pollutes	iv. the colour of paint.
e. Many of the world famous buildings	v. in the developing world.
	vi. damage to human health.
	vii. known as acidity.