Compulsory English: Grade XII:

Prescribed Books

 

Books                                                                       Full Marks

 

1.  The Heritage of Words                                                25

2.  (a) Meanings Into Words (Student’s Book)               25

     (b) Meanings Into Words (Workbook)

3.  Unseen Passage                                                             15

4. Compositions/Free Writing:                                         35

    a.  Letter writing:

         i) Application letters            ii) Personal letters

iii) Letter to the Editor      iv) Official letters

     b. Paragraph Writing

     c. Essay Writing

     d. Newspaper/Magazine Article Writing

……………………………………………………………………..

Total 100

Unit 1 (Experiences)

The use of be+used to+ing or is/am/are+used to+ v4/noun

Follow-up structure:

Sub+is/am/are+ used to+v4+obj….

Some example sentences:

1. He often sleeps on the floor.

® He’s used to sleeping on the floor.

2. He’s often laughed at.

® He’s used to being laughed at.

3. He often has his photograph taken.

® He’s used to having his photograph taken.

4. They sing very informally.

® They’re used to singing very informally.

5. They’re invited to sing at social functions.

® They’re being invited to sing at social functions.

6. They often have things written about them.

® They’re used to having things written about them.

 

From Work Book: Ex—2: page—05 (Asking about experiences)

Question: Look at the example and write similar conversations between A and B:

1. fine/for a parking offence? (speeding)

A: Have you ever been fined for a parking offence?

B: No I haven’t, but I have been fined for speeding.

 

2. steal/wallet? (umbrella)

A: Have you ever had your wallet stolen?

B: No I haven’t, but I have had my umbrella stolen.

 

3. trap/in a lift? (toilet)

A: Have you ever been trapped in a lift?

B: No I haven’t, but I have been trapped in a toilet.

 

4. X-ray/chest (teeth)

A: Have you ever had your chest x-rayed?

B: No I haven’t, but I have had my teeth x-rayed.

 

5. throw/ out of the class? (library)

A: Have you ever been thrown out of the class?

B: No I haven’t, but I have been thrown out of the library.

 

6. mistake/for a rock star? (TV actor/actress)

A: Have you ever mistaken for a rock star?

B: No I haven’t, but I have mistaken for a TV actor/actress)

 

7. award/ for study? (discipline)

A: Have you ever been awarded for your study?

B: No I haven’t, but I have been awarded for maintaining discipline.

 

8. cut/finger? (break leg)

A: Have you ever cut your finger?

B: No I haven’t, but I have broken my leg.

 

9. write/novel? (poem)

A: Have you ever written a novel?

B: No I haven’t, but I have written some poems on nature.

 

10. steal/money? (motorbike)

A: Have you ever had your money stolen?

B: No I haven’t, but I have had my motorbike stolen.

 

From Work Book: Ex—4: page—07 (Be Used To)

Question: Continue the remarks below with a sentence using (not) used to +ing:

1. The traffic doesn’t wake him up at night…

® He’s used to sleeping in the street.

2. He’s going to find it hard work working on a building site…

® He’s not used to doing physical work/manual work.

3. She was quite surprised when I gave her some flowers…

® She’s used to forgetting her birthday.

4. He won’t mind if you stare at him…

® He’s used to being indifferent to others.

5. I get a bit lonely sometimes, now that she’s gone…

® I’m not used to living alone at home.

6. It’s quite hard work doing all my own washing and cleaning…

® I’m always used to having servants at my home.

7. I don’t think she’s ever opened a door herself…

® She’s used to having maids at home to do the housework.

8. You can bring as many friends as you like home to dinner…

® I’m used to welcoming guests.

9. I’m not surprised he’s out of breath…

® He’s used to suffering from asthma.

10. Ooh dear. I’ve got a stomach-ache…

® You’re used to eating spicy food.

 

From Student’s Book: Ex—1.6: page—05 (New Experiences)               

Follow-up structures:

a) It’s/this is the first time I’ve ever+v3+obj….

b) I’ve never+v3+obj…….

c) I’m (not) used to +v4+obj….

NB: If, in the given sentence I/my/you etc. are used as subject of the sentence, use “I” subject in your answer-sentence. For he/she/they etc. use these pronouns in your answer-sentence. Always use present perfect tense in your answers.

 

Example-sentences:

1. I can’t study well…

® a) It’s/this is the first time I’ve ever put on eye-glasses.

b) I’ve never worn eye-glasses.

c) I’m not used to wearing specs.

2. I can’t get to sleep..

® a) This is the first time I’ve ever slept in a tent.

     b) I’ve never flown at night before.

     c) I’m not used to having siestas (/siˈestә/--a rest or sleep taken in the early afternoon.

Question: Continue the remarks below in three different ways, as shown above:

1. My feet are killing me…

® This is the first time I’ve ever climbed Mt. Everest.

     I’ve never walked such a long distance before.

     I’m not used to walking on foot.

2. God, this is embarrassing!....

® This is the first time I’ve ever seen such shameless people around me.

     I’ve never confronted such a situation before.

     I’m not used to watching such a shameful dance.

3. Do you think you could slow down a little?...

® This is the first time I’ve ever travelled in a fast car.

     I’ve never been disturbed by the high radio sound.

     I’m not used to doing anything very fast.

4. She’s feeling terribly nervous…

® It’s the first time she’s ever attended an interview.

     She has never taught in the classroom.

     She’s is not used to being teased by the boys.

5. Hold my hand, will you? ….

® This is the first time I’ve ever felt terribly nervous.

     Nobody ever threatened me like this before.

     I’m not used to climbing steep mountain.

6. He’s absolutely delighted…

® It’s the first time he’s ever got an expensive gift.

     He’s never flown to foreign country by aeroplane.

     He’s not used to getting first position in the exams.

7. I hope they get there all right…

® This is the first time they’ve ever flown to foreign country.

     They’ve never travelled abroad.

     They’re not used to facing unnecessary obstacles.

 

 

From Work Book: Ex—5: page—08 (How many times)

Follow-up structures:

a) It’s/this is the first time I’ve ever+v3+obj….

b) I’ve never+v3+obj…….

c) It’s/this is the only first/ second/third/fourth etc. time+ I’ve ever+v3+obj….

 

Question: Express each of the sentences below in two other ways:

1.  I’ve visited Britain once before.

® a) This is only my second visit to Britain.

     b)  This is only the second time I’ve visited Britain.

2. This is my first night in a five star hotel.

® a) I’ve never slept in a five star hotel before.

     b) This is the first time I’ve slept in a five star hotel.

3. This is his third stretch in prison.

® a) He’s been stretched in prison twice before.

     b) This is the third time he’s been stretched in prison.

4. This is the first time I’ve worked in a travel agent’s.

® a) I’ve never worked in a travel agent’s before.

b) This is my first experience in a travel agent’s.

5. I’ve flown in Concorde four times before.

® a) This is my fifth flight in Concorde.

     b) This is the fifth time I’ve flown in Concorde.

6. This is only my third attack of flu.

® a) I’ve only been attacked by flu twice before.

     b) This is only the third time I’ve been attacked by flu.

The End of Unit 1