Class 12th listening test and reading test board PSEB

ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS (CLASS XII)
PRACTICE SHEET- 1
LESSON : HASSAN’S ATTENDANCE PROBLEM
LISTENING
An audio will be played. You will have to answer the questions while listening to the audio.
Questions 1 – 10 Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
 Sudha Murthy taught 1 ______________ at a college in 2 __________.
 The memories of some students were etched in her 3 ________.
 Not all the students were 4 _____________ .
 The boy, Hassan was very 5 ________, with a very good 6 _________.
 He belonged to 7 ____________ family.
 The first class began at 8 ___________.
 The students were fresh and very 9 ___________ during the first two classes.
 The teacher met Hassan often for 10 ___________ shortage meetings.
READING (Passage)
A In my first batch, there was a very bright boy called Hassan. He was tall, handsome, with a
very good memory. He came from an affluent family where he was the only son.
B Initially I did not come to know of his existence at all, mainly because he was hardly ever
present. I normally take the first class of the day, which is scheduled at 9 a.m., or the one
after that at 10 a.m. I prefer this time as this is when students are fresh and very attentive.
C Once in a while Hassan would turn up, particularly if there was a class test or during
examinations. I met him more often for attendance shortage meetings. He would beg for
attendance in such a manner that it was very difficult for me to say ‘no’. Sometimes I would
get upset and tell him, ‘No, I can’t give you attendance. There should be discipline.’
D “Yes madam”, he would reply apologetically, “Pardon me. From the next semester onwards
I will definitely attend your class. Can you not pardon me this time? To err is human, to
forgive is divine. You have only taught us this”.
E I could not remain angry for long. Teachers do get upset with students who are not regular,
but if the attendance shortage affects their appearance in the final examination, one tends
to melt like snow against the sun. A good teacher will always wish for the best for her
students, though I do agree discipline is very important too.
As he was very bright, Hassan would invariably get a first class in the exam. However, before
the exam started, every semester this drama with Hassan would be repeated. I would get
upset, threaten and ultimately give in. Each time Hassan would promise to improve his
attendance record, and for one week would attend all classes, then the same old story
would follow. Each time he had a different reason for his absences. Unfortunately, they
seemed genuine to me.
Questions 1 – 5
The Reading passage has five paragraphs, A – E.
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Choose the correct information for paragraphs, A - E from the list below.
Write the correct number, i – vi for your answers.
i false promises ii absenteeism iii personal information
iv about discipline v reason for preferring a class vi soft heartedness
1 Paragraph A ____________
2 Paragraph B ____________
3 Paragraph C ____________
4 Paragraph D____________
5 Paragraph E____________
Questions 6 – 10 Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.
 Hassan was rarely 6 _________ in the class.
 He would arrive only if there was a 7 _______ or exa