PABSON Kathmandu
FIRST TERMINAL EXAMINATION-2083
Class: 10 Full Marks: 75
Subject: Compulsory English Time: 3 hrs.
Candidates are required to answer the questions in their own way words as far as practicable. Figures in the margin indicate the full marks.
Attempt all questions.
- Read the given poem and do the tasks. 5
Leave this chanting and singing and telling of beads!
Whom dost thou worship in this lonely dark corner of a temple with doors all shut?
Open thine eyes and see thy God is not before thee!
He is there where the tiller is tilling the hard ground
and where the path maker is breaking stones.
He is with them in sun and in shower,
and his garment is covered with dust.
Put off thy holy mantle and even like him come down on the dusty soil!
Deliverance?
Where is this deliverance to be found?
Our master himself has joyfully taken upon him the bonds of creation;
he is bound with us all forever.
Come out of thy meditations and leave aside thy flowers and incense!
What harm is there if thy clothes become tattered and stained?
Meet him and stand by him in toil and in sweat of thy brow.
A. Answer the following questions. 5×1=5
a) Who is the poem addressed to?
b) What does the speaker advise people?
c) Where do people try to find the god?
d) Where, according to the speaker, does the god actually reside?
e) How can people have a glimpse of the god?
2. Read the following passage and do the activities given below. 10
Nepali chef Santosh Shah is now shortlisted in the semis for the title of Master Chef: The Professionals 2020 on BBC One. Nepali Times caught up with Santosh Shah in London to talk about his life and career so far. From Siraha to Cinnamon Kitchen! Quite a journey. How did it begin? I come from a very humble background. My father passed away when I was five years old. I started to work when I was around 9-10, engaging in petty trade. After I failed SLC, I followed what others in my village did go to India.
I used to wash the skewer of a chef who worked in the tandoor section. I told him that I wanted to be a chef as well, and wanted to help him. He advised me to talk to the Executive Chef. One day, when I was serving tea to the Executive Chef, I requested him to give me a shot, and he did. I started helping the chef in the tandoor section who had originally recommended me.
From there I transferred to another hotel. I started taking a hotel management course, learnt English and computers on the side. Within seven years of hard work, I became an executive chef.
How does it feel to be in Master Chef? What has the experience been like? In many ways, it feels the same. I am the same person experimenting with recipes and enjoying my job to the fullest. It also feels great to have the platform to introduce Nepali food to the world. I am glad to have made it this far. Even if I don’t win, I am glad I was able to put the spotlight on Nepali cuisine.
A. State true or false for the following statements. 5×1=5
a) Santosh Shah is Master Chef.
b) He used to wash the skewer of a chef.
c) This interview was taken in London.
d) Santosh Shah was born in well-to-do family.
e) After SLC failure, he went to India.
B. Answer the following questions. 5×1=5
a) How does it feel to be in Master Chef?
b) Why is he happy now?
c) Why did he go to India?
d) What did he do there?
e) How was his family economic condition in the past?
3. Read the instruction manual carefully and do the activities as follow. 10
ASUS VivoBook — Quick Start Guide
Congratulations on your new Asus VivoBook! This guide will help you set up your stunning new laptop, optimize its performance, and keep it running like new.
1. The Initial Launch
Power Up: Connect the original AC adapter to the charging port and plug it into a power source. Charge fully before your first adventure.
Booting System: Press the sleek Power Button (integrated into the top-right of your keyboard or along the chassis side).
On-Screen Setup: Follow the guided prompts to connect to high-speed Wi-Fi, link your Microsoft account, and set up Windows Hello (fingerprint or facial recognition) for secure, instant access.
2. Maximize the VivoBook Experience
The MyASUS Hub: Press the dedicated F12 key or search MyASUS to customize your fan profiles, optimize battery health charging limits, and fine-tune your vibrant display settings.
Stay Cool: Your VivoBook features precision cooling. Always keep the bottom and side vents unobstructed by working on flat, hard surfaces.
Battery Care: Use “Eco” or “Balanced” battery modes in MyASUS to maximize your charge lifecycle when working on the go.
3. Clean & Maintain
Power off the laptop and use a soft, dry microfiber cloth to wipe down the NanoEdge display and ErgoSense keyboard. Avoid harsh chemical sprays.
Unleash your creative potential and enjoy a smooth, powerful, and beautiful computing experience every single day!
A. Choose the correct answer and complete the following sentences. 5×1=5
a) What should you do before using the ASUS VivoBook for the first time?
i) Install games ii) Fully charge the laptop
iii) Update social media iv) Change wallpaper
b) Where is the Power button usually located on the ASUS VivoBook?
i) Bottom of the screen ii) Top-right of the keyboard or side of the chassis
iii) Touchpad iv) USB port
c) What is the purpose of the MyASUS app?
i) Play videos ii) Customize settings and optimize performance
iii) Download games only iv) Delete system files
d) Why should laptop vents be kept clear?
i) To make it look better ii) To increase sound quality
iii) To ensure proper cooling and airflow iv) To save battery faster
e) What should be avoided while cleaning the ASUS VivoBook?
i) Microfiber cloth ii) Turning off the device
iii) Harsh chemical sprays iv) Soft cloth
B. Answer the following questions. 5×1=5
a) How do you turn on the ASUS VivoBook?
b) What should you use to clean the ASUS VivoBook screen and keyboard?
c) How can you access MyASUS on the laptop?
d) What battery modes are recommended in MyASUS?
e) Why should the laptop be used on a flat, hard surface?
4. Read the news story carefully and do as follows. 15
Musk becomes first trillionaire as SpaceX IPO makes history
AFP; June 13, 2026
NEW YORK—Shares in Elon Musk’s SpaceX jumped 11 per cent to $150 on their first day of trading on Friday after the biggest initial public offering in history, making the polarising entrepreneur the world’s first trillionaire as he vowed to take humanity to Mars.
The blockbuster operation, which raised more than $75 billion, is expected to kick off a series of major IPOs by AI companies in the coming months.
The debut on the Nasdaq exchange in New York capped weeks of investor frenzy over the rocket company turned AI and satellite conglomerate.
“SpaceX wants to be able to take you to the moon, take you to Mars, and ultimately beyond,” Musk said at a launch event in Starbase, Texas, surrounded by staff.
“I’m confident at this point that with the incredible team that we have here at SpaceX, that we will do that for you,” Musk added. About 100 people assembled outside the Nasdaq exchange’s home in New York, where SpaceX also marked the occasion with a neon sign in Times Square reading “Building the infrastructure to the future”.
Musk “sets very futuristic goals that no one else is doing, and I think that has got a lot of people excited,” said Sarin Sio, of financial company Dovetail, who had come to the Nasdaq headquarters.
The company priced more than 555 million shares at $135 each in a filing with the US markets regulator on Thursday, valuing SpaceX at just under $1.8 trillion.
Friday’s gain lifted its market value to around $2 trillion, placing it among the 10 most valuable US companies — ahead of Tesla, Facebook-owner Meta and Walmart.
Options for nearly 83 million additional shares could push the total raised above $86 billion.
A. Fill in the blanks with the correct information from the text. 5×1=5
a) SpaceX shares were listed on the ……………………. exchange.
b) The IPO raised over ……………………. dollars.
c) The company’s debut took place in ……………………. .
d) Musk said humanity will be taken to ……………………. .
e) The IPO valued SpaceX at nearly ……………………. trillion dollars.
B. Match the words in column ‘A’ with their meanings from column ‘B’. 5×1=5
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Column ‘A’ |
Column ‘B’ |
| a) Polarising | i) a company made up of several different businesses |
| b) Frenzy | ii) the first sale of a company’s shares to the public |
| c) Conglomerate | iii) causing strong disagreement among people |
| d) IPO | iv) promised firmly to do something |
| e) Vowed | v) a sudden and intense excitement or activity |
C. Answer the following questions. 5×1=5
a) What event made SpaceX’s IPO historic according to the passage?
b) How did the share price change on the first day of trading?
c) What does the term “frenzy” suggest about investor behavior in the passage?
d) What message was displayed in Times Square during the IPO event?
e) What role does SpaceX aim to play in the future of space exploration?
5. Write a set of obligations and prohibitions for the visitors in the swimming pool. You may use the expressions given below. (Word limit: 100) 5
…. is/are …. (not) allowed to …. strictly prohibited/forbidden to …. can/cannot …. is/are required/expected to …. must/must not ….
6.Write an email to your cousin explaining how to resist negative peer pressure. Use the following clues. (Word limit: 100) 5
Clues: self-confidence ….. independent decision-making ….. positive influence ….. personal values ….. determination ….. future aspirations.
7. Write a letter of complaint to the concerned authority about noise pollution caused by unnecessary honking of vehicles in your locality. Mention the hazards of loud noise to public health and suggest some measures to solve the problem. (Word limit: 150) 6
8. Write an essay on the topic ‘Artificial Intelligence and its impact on future society’ in about 200 words. 8
9. Reproduce the following sentences as directed in the brackets. 6×1=6
a) Let me go to the market, ………….? (Supply the correct question tag.
b) Khushi said, “I go to school every day by bus.” (Change into indirect speech.)
c) Ganga feeds the dogs. (Change into passive voice.)
d) A young lady …………. (enter) …………. the restaurant and started to eat noodles. (Use the correct form of the verb.)
e) It was sunny in the morning. (Change into yes/no question.)
f) She lives with her mother. (Change into ‘Whom’ question.)
10. Choose and copy the best answer for the numbered blanks below. Rewriting is not compulsory. 10×0.5=5
I was 35 years old then. There lived ……. (a) ……. (a/ an/ the/ no article) girl and two widows near my house in Kusma bazar. The girl used to go to work ……. (b) ……. (on/ at/ in/ from) her car. One day, while I was going to market, I met her in front of my house. As usual she ……. (c) ……. (went/ was going/ had gone/ has gone) to her office. I was in a hurry. I knew she was ignoring me. However, I was able to draw her attention as she was with the two widows. I asked her, “……. (d) ……. (she may drop me/ if she could drop me/ can you drop me/ if she would drop me) to the station please?” She didn’t reply but I could hear her speaking to the widows, “There is Pathao service here, ……. (e) ……. (wasn’t there/ weren’t there/ aren’t there/ isn’t there)?” Neither the girl nor the widows ……. (f) ….. (was/ were/ had/ has) paying attention to me. I walked to the station. As soon as I reached the station, I saw that the girl’s car was not working ……. (g) ……. (although/ despite/ because/ so that) it had hit the lamppost and its front part was completely damaged. I saw that one of the widows ……. (h) ……. (was badly injured/ were badly injured/ is badly injured/ are badly injured). I said to myself, “If they had given me a lift, I ……. (i) ……. (would/ will/ had/ would have) helped them.” But my human feeling made me ……. (j) ……. (helped/ help/ helping/ to help) them and I took them to hospital. Now, the girl, Nilima is one of my best friend’s wives who tells this story to my wife every time we meet.
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