Class 10 (SEE) English new important model questions with solutions

1. Read the poem and answer the questions that follow. (5 × 1 = 5)

This is the weather the cuckoo likes,
And so do I;
When showers betumble the chestnut spikes,
And nestlings fly;
And the little brown nightingale bills his best;
And they sit outside at "The Traveller's Rest",
And Maids come forth sprig-muslin dressed
And citizens dream of the south and west,
And so do I.
This is the weather the cuckoo shuns,
And so do I
When beeches drip in brown and duns,
And thresh and ply,
And hill-hid tides throb, throe and throe,
And meadow rivulets overflow;
And drops on gate bars hand in a row,
And rooks in families homewards go,
And so do I.

1. What do the nestlings learn to do in the spring?
   Ans: In the spring, the nestlings learn to fly.
2. What does the little nightingale do in the spring?
   Ans: The little nightingale sings his best in the spring.
3. Which weather does the cuckoo dislike
   Ans: The cuckoo dislikes the weather when beeches drip in brown and duns, and when there are heavy showers and dampness.
4. Why does the speaker like the weather described in the first verse?
   Ans: The speaker likes the weather described in the first verse because it signifies the arrival of spring with its showers, budding chestnut spikes, flying nestlings, and the cheerful atmosphere where people come out dressed in sprig-muslin, dreaming of warmer climates.
5. Why do you think the nature looks ugly in winter?
   Ans: Nature can look ugly in winter due to factors such as bare trees, lack of follage, gray skies, and cold, harsh conditions that can make the landscape appear bleak and barren. Additionally, the accumulation of snow and ice can further contribute to the desolate appearance of winter scenery.

2. Read the following text and do the tasks that follow. 10

France has always earned global recognition for the quality of its cuisine and Paris gives you the chance to confirm this taste of greatness. Over the years, the restaurants in Paris have earned higher Machelin stars than London's. Nonetheless, London's food should not be written off. With an increased diversity among the people flocking to London, restaurants have been embracing food from various parts of the world. The vibrant cultural mix in London has led to delicious and innovative food scenes. London offers a wide array of food such as cheap curies to fish and chips. Paris on the other hand brings quite a variety of bread and pastries, as well as baguettes.

Both London and Paris are known for their high cost of living, but London is quite more expensive than Paris. But note that groceries and other consumer prices are lower in London than in Paris. In other aspects such as local transportation costs and utility bills, Paris appears to be quite cheaper than London. Paris will be a great option if you're looking for a pocket friendly destination.

London seems to have an advantage in terms of leisure and entertainment spots. There are numerous fun things to do in London. For starters, London has 380 public libraries, while Paris has 69 of them. Concerning museums London has 240 while Paris has 153 museums. Most football fans will find themselves attracted to London rather than Paris. London hosts six major football clubs, that play in the top league while Paris has only one major club, Paris saint - Germain (PSG)