Mid Term English Paper 2025-26 (Practice Paper)

SECTION: A (READING)

Q.1 Water Conservation
i. Which one of the following is a way to save water at home?
C) Fix leaking taps and pipes

ii. Which method is useful for farmers to conserve water?
B) Drip irrigation

iii. What does water conservation mean?
C) Using water wisely and not wasting it

iv. What could happen if we don’t conserve water?
C) Future generations may face water shortages

v. State whether the following statement is True or False: Fresh water is unlimited and available everywhere.
False

vi. In what ways does water conservation help protect the environment?
Water conservation ensures there is enough water for everyone and prevents depletion of this precious natural resource, which in turn protects ecosystems and biodiversity that rely on freshwater. It also reduces the energy used to treat and transport water, lowering our carbon footprint.

Q.2 Kalpana Chawla
i. In what year did Kalpana Chawla go on her first space mission?
B) 1997

ii. What happened during Kalpana Chawla’s second space mission?
C) The shuttle broke apart during re-entry

iii. What is Kalpana Chawla most remembered for?
C) Being the first woman of Indian origin to go to space

iv. Which organization did Kalpana Chawla join as an astronaut?
C) NASA

v. The space shuttle Columbia broke apart during re-entry, causing her death.

vi. What happened during Kalpana Chawla’s second space mission?
During Kalpana Chawla’s second space mission in 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia tragically broke apart during re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere. This disaster resulted in the loss of all seven crew members, including Kalpana Chawla.

SECTION: B (WRITING)

Q.3. Story/Diary Entry
Since I cannot choose between the story or the diary entry, I will provide a sample for the story based on the hints.

Title: The Traveler in the Well
It was a foggy morning, and a thick mist clung to everything, muffling sounds. As I walked near the old woods, a strange noise reached my ears – a faint, muffled cry. Curiosity piqued, I walked towards the sound, pushing through the dense fog until I found an old, disused well. Peering inside, I heard voices – clear now – calling for help from the darkness below. My heart pounded. I immediately called for help, shouting to alert anyone nearby. Soon, neighbors arrived, and we managed to lower a rope. To our relief, a lost traveler, who had fallen in the night, was carefully pulled out. He was cold and shaken but otherwise unharmed. Feeling immense relief, we returned home safely, grateful that we had been able to help.

Q.4 Letter/Science Exhibition Description
I will provide a sample for the letter based on the hints.

To,
The Principal,
Sunrise Public School,
Lucknow

Subject: Request for cleaning of garbage near the school gate.

Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing to bring to your kind attention the unhygienic condition near our school gate. There is a lot of garbage piled up, which is causing a foul smell and posing serious health concerns for students and staff. The presence of this garbage is not only an eyesore but also attracts pests, which could lead to various illnesses.

We kindly request you to take immediate action regarding this matter. We request you to contact the municipal authorities to get the area cleaned promptly.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Your sincerely,
Ananya Sharma
Class: VIII

SECTION- C (GRAMMAR)

Q.5 Complete the sentences below by choosing the correct option:
i. The final exams will start c. on Monday.
ii. We are planning to leave b. in the morning.
iii. She was tired, b. so she went to bed early.
iv. He is not only smart c. but also hardworking.
v. They stayed indoors a. because it was raining heavily.

Q.6 Do as directed:
i. He said, “I have finished my homework.” (Change to Reported Speech)
He said that he had finished his homework.

ii. She asked, “Where are you going?” (Change to Reported Speech)
She asked where I/he/she was going.

iii. They are playing cricket in the park. (Change to Past Continuous Tense)
They were playing cricket in the park.

iv. We will visit the museum next week. (Change to Future Continuous Tense)
We will be visiting the museum next week.

v. She writes beautiful poems. (Change to Simple Past Tense)
She wrote beautiful poems.

Q.7 Fill the blanks with the correct option from the bracket.
i. This question is easier than the previous one. (easy/easier)
ii. He was telling a story when the teacher entered. (was telling/told)
iii. Riya is the best singer in the group. (good/best)
iv. I have never seen such a beautiful painting. (see/seen)

Q.8 Fill in the blanks with the correct Modal Verb:
a. You must/ought to respect elders.
b. He could join us later if he finishes his work.
c. You should/must improve your score by practicing daily.
d. You must/ought to look both ways before crossing the street.

SECTION-D (LITERATURE)

Q.9 Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow (The Tsunami)
i. What did Almas’s father see before the wave came?
Almas’s father saw the sea water recede.

ii. Why did Almas’s father wake everyone up?
He woke everyone up because he understood that the receding water was a sign that a giant wave would come rushing back with great force, and he wanted to rush them to a safer place.

iii. State True or False: Almas’s father was able to save her grandfather
False

iv. The word, ‘giant’ in the above passage means
very large/huge

v. While running, Alma’s grandfather was struck on the head by something and collapsed.

Q.10 Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow (The Ant and the Cricket)
i. What was the young cricket accustomed to doing?
The young cricket was accustomed to singing through the warm, sunny months of gay summer and spring.

ii. What was the condition of the ground during winter?
During winter, the ground was snow-covered, and there was not a crumb, flower, or leaf to be found.

iii. What question did the cricket ask at the end of the stanza?
The cricket asked, “Oh! what will become,” (of me?).

Q.11 Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words.

Here are your answers simplified in easy English, keeping the questions unchanged:

Q.11 Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words.

i. What did the author discover inside the roll-top desk? (Best Christmas Present in the World)
The author found a secret drawer in the roll-top desk. Inside, there was a small black tin box with a letter from Jim Macpherson to his wife Connie, dated December 26, 1914, recalling a touching Christmas memory.

ii. What is the central message of the poem “Geography Lesson”?
The poem teaches that from above, the Earth looks peaceful and united, and human-made boundaries seem unnecessary. It asks why people on the ground fight and build walls, showing that a broader view makes unity obvious.

iii. How did Indian reformers contribute to social change during British rule? (Glimpses of The Past)
Indian reformers fought against social evils like widow burning, child marriage, and caste discrimination. They supported widow remarriage and girls’ education, helping change society and challenge unfair traditional practices.

iv. How did Bipin react after being told he had visited Ranchi? (Bipin Choudhary’s Lapse of Memory)
Bipin was shocked and upset when told he had been to Ranchi. He insisted he had never visited and remembered his activities clearly, which made him worry about his memory and mental health.

v. How did Tilly Smith’s geography lesson save her family and others? (The Tsunami)
Tilly noticed the signs of a tsunami, like the sea moving back and bubbling, because of a geography lesson. She warned her family and tourists, helping them move to safety before the waves arrived.

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