NEB Class 11 · Past paper
The complete NEB Class 11 2073 exam paper for English, all 11 questions with solved model answers.
Tap a question to open its answer.
a. Alphabetical order: partake, Parthian, partial, particular, partisan, partner (All share 'part'. The next letter decides: partAke, partHian, then 'parti': partIAl, partICular, partISan, and finally partNer.) b. Taking the dictionary i...
a.
i) The effect of medicine on the patient remained for a long time. ('effect' = noun, result)
ii) Ram didn't advise his friends to join the outing with the other college students. ('advise' = verb)
iii) We won him over to our view. ('won' = past of win, to persuade)
b.
i) The proverb says, better late than never.
ii) We have enough food to last three months.
My district is blessed with a beautiful hilltop called Sunrise View, and it is a place every visitor should see. Standing on the green hill, one can watch the golden sun rise over the snow-covered mountains in the far distance, a sight that fills the heart with peace. Visitors can walk along quiet forest trails, breathe the fresh, cool air, and listen to the songs of many birds. There is a small lake at the foot of the hill where people can go boating and take beautiful photographs. Friendly local people run tea shops that serve tasty food, and a nearby old temple attracts those who love history and culture. Anyone who visits Sunrise View can enjoy natural beauty, peace of mind, adventure and warm hospitality all in one place. It is truly a gift of nature to our district.
a. Summary of "Fear": The story "Fear" describes a train journey during which a boy, Armando Gonzalez, behaves strangely and frightens the other passengers. His nervous movements and unusual manner make the travellers suspect that he is dangerous, and their fear grows into hostility. In truth Armando has done nothing harmful; much of the terror exists only in the minds of the frightened passengers and, at times, in Armando's own troubled imagination. The 'fear' is therefore largely imaginary, a product of prejudice and a nervous mind rather than of any real danger. The story shows how easily fear can spread among people and how it can make ordinary human beings cruel and unjust towards someone who is simply different.
b. Barbara Holland, "Speaking of Children": In this essay Barbara Holland honestly admits that her hesitation about having many children comes less from money and more from her love of peace, privacy and solitude. She values her quiet, independent life, her free time and her personal space, and she fears that a house full of children would fill every hour with noise, demands and duties, leaving her no room for herself. While she recognises the financial burden that children bring, her deeper worry is emotional: the loss of the calm, private world she cherishes. Thus the essay reveals a mother's frank confession that what she fears losing most is not money but her own peace and personal freedom.
c. Message of "Six Million Dollar Man": The writer's message is that a human being is beyond all price. He starts from the popular idea, taken from a television serial, that a man could be rebuilt for six million dollars. He then reasons scientifically: if we value a human not by the cheap chemical elements of the body but by the incredibly complex organisation of its cells, proteins and information, the price rises enormously, first to something like six million dollars and then far beyond it. Because no laboratory can create such complex, living order, and because each higher level of organisation multiplies the value, the worth of a human being finally becomes infinite. The essay thus teaches us to respect the priceless value of every human life.
a. How Janet helps Kim (Recurring Dream): When Kim is repeatedly troubled by a frightening ghost in her recurring dream, her friend Janet helps her with patience, understanding and courage. Instead of laughing at Kim's fear, Janet listens to her, comforts her and helps her look calmly at the cause of the dream. By supporting Kim, encouraging her to face and understand her hidden fear rather than run from it, Janet helps her friend overcome the terror, so that the dream loses its power and finally stops. The story shows how true friendship and understanding can free a person from fear.
b. Events of 1939 (Look at a Teacup): The year 1939 was important both personally and historically. On the personal side, it was the year the writer's parents were married, the beginning of their family life, marked by keepsakes such as the family teacup. On the wider historical side, 1939 was the year the Second World War broke out, when peace collapsed and the whole world was thrown into turmoil. Thus in that single year a marriage began and a global war began, and the small teacup comes to hold the memory of both private joy and public tragedy.
c. Suburbs born, lived and dying with the auto (The Nightmare Life Without Fuel): Isaac Asimov means that the growth of the suburbs is completely tied to the motor car. The suburbs 'were born with the auto' because people could only live far from their workplaces once cars made daily travel easy; they 'lived with the auto' because everyday life there, shopping, schooling and commuting, depends entirely on driving. Now, as fuel runs short, the suburbs are 'dying with the auto', for without cheap petrol people can no longer travel the long distances such a life demands. The statement warns that a way of life built on abundant fuel cannot survive once that fuel disappears.
d. Wrong concepts about migraine (In Bed): Joan Didion says people wrongly believe that a migraine is not a real illness but only an excuse, a sign of weakness, laziness or a nervous, self-pitying mind, something the sufferer could simply overcome by will power. Didion corrects this by explaining that migraine is a genuine physical and chemical condition, largely inherited and linked to one's temperament, which cannot be wished away. She teaches that instead of feeling ashamed, the sufferer should accept migraine as a part of the body, rest during an attack, and make a kind of peace with it, treating it honestly as a real medical fact rather than a moral failing.
Once there lived three artists in a famous city. They were famous for their art. They were known to everyone. They claimed that they were perfectly skilled. Each praised oneself claiming he was the best artist among them. One day they decided to have a fair competition to find out who was the best. There was a good prize for the winner. A judge was also appointed to decide the case. The competition started on time. One artist painted flowers, the second painted a fruit and the third painted a curtain. The judge observed and evaluated them deeply. First, he observed the flower on which the bee was sitting. Then he observed the fruit which an ox tried to eat. Both the pictures were very natural. He praised them. Then he observed the curtain. It was so natural that he tried to open it to enter the room. The flower was able to deceive the intellectual man like him. The judge realized that the picture of the curtain was most natural among them. That is why it was declared the first. Thus the third artist was able to get the prize.
Questions: a) What were the artists famous for? b) Why did they decide to have a fair competition? c) What did each artists paint? d) How was the third picture different from the rest? e) Why was the third picture declared the first in the competition?
a) The three artists were famous for their art (their skill in painting).
b) They decided to have a fair competition because each claimed to be the best, so they wanted to find out who really was the most skilled artist.
c) One artist painted flowers, the second painted a fruit, and the third painted a curtain.
d) The third picture was different because it was so natural that it deceived the judge himself, an intelligent man, who tried to open the painted curtain, whereas the other paintings deceived only a bee and an ox.
e) The third picture was declared the first because it was the most natural of all; deceiving an intelligent human being was a greater achievement than deceiving mere animals.
a. Job application for the post of a teaching assistant
XYZ
Date: ...
The Principal, (Name of the College),
Subject: Application for the post of Teaching Assistant
Respected Sir/Madam,
In response to the vacancy announced in our college, I wish to apply for the post of Teaching Assistant. I am twenty-two years old and have recently completed my Bachelor's degree in English with a first division. During my studies I worked as a peer tutor and also taught secondary-level students in a coaching centre for one year, so I have practical teaching experience. I have completed a short training course in modern teaching methods and the use of computers in the classroom.
I am punctual, hardworking and eager to learn, and I believe I can support the teachers and students of this college sincerely. I have enclosed my curriculum vitae and academic certificates for your kind consideration, and I shall be grateful for an opportunity to serve the institution.
Yours faithfully,
XYZ
b. Essay: Nepal - A Safe Destination for Tourism Nepal is one of the most beautiful and welcoming countries in the world, and it is a safe destination for tourists. From the mighty Himalayas, including Mount Everest, to the green hills and warm plains of the Terai, the land offers breathtaking scenery for trekkers, climbers and nature lovers. Rich in temples, monasteries and living culture, Nepal is the birthplace of the Buddha and a meeting point of many faiths that live together in peace. Above all, Nepali people are famous for their honesty and hospitality; the saying 'Guest is God' guides their treatment of visitors. The country is politically stable enough for travel, crime against tourists is rare, and trained guides make trekking and sightseeing secure. To keep this reputation, we must maintain cleanliness, safety on the trails and good services. If we protect our nature and continue our warm welcome, Nepal will remain a safe and unforgettable destination for tourists from all over the world.
c. Article: Social Service - An Ultimate Goal of Every Youth The youth are the strength and future of every nation, and social service should be one of the highest goals of their lives. Young people are full of energy, ideas and idealism, and when this power is directed towards serving society, it can bring great change. Through social service, students can help clean their communities, plant trees, teach the illiterate, care for the poor and the old, and assist during floods, earthquakes and other disasters. Such work not only helps needy people but also teaches the young discipline, cooperation and love for their country. A youth who lives only for personal gain remains small, but one who serves others grows in character and earns lasting respect. Therefore, every young person should give some time to social work along with study and career. If the youth of Nepal make social service their aim, they can build a kinder, cleaner and stronger nation for all.
a) I am not satisfied with this job. - I think I will look for a better one.
b) She seems very friendly. - I think I will invite her to my party.
c) I am a bit hungry today. - I think I will have something to eat.
d) I really must try and get rid of this cold. - I think I will take some medicine and rest at home.
e) I hope my parents are not worried about me. - I think I will phone them and tell them I am fine.
a) An express train ran off the rails while it was travelling at ninety miles per hour.
b) An aeroplane belonging to Tara Air crashed in the Myagdi region.
d) Some people threw tomatoes at the minister while he was delivering a speech, as a mark of protest.
e) A man who was carrying a bomb was caught and arrested by the police at the bus park.
a) You ought to take regular exercise and eat less oily food.
b) You had better see a doctor at once.
c) You should avoid coffee at night and try to relax before bed.
d) You had better run it under hot water to loosen the lid.
e) You should inform your bank immediately so that they can stop it.
a) Even though her parents objected, she insisted on getting married.
b) Even though he worked hard in the exam, he scored poor marks.
c) Even though modern electronic devices are expensive, lots of people are buying them.
d) Even though the government is importing a lot of fuel, people are not getting it easily.
e) Even though most of the householders are getting financial support, they are not constructing their houses.