Question

First Term Examination 2020-21
Class: VII
Time:45 Min
Subject: English
MM:20
I) Read the following passage very carefully and answer the questions.
(3)
The cinema is the cheapest source of entertainment today. Millions of people see movies and
enjoy them. The cinema industry has made rapid progress after independence. In the beginning
there were silent and black and white movies. Now we are dazzled by the colours in every movie.
Big posters are seen on the walls of cities and towns for advertisements. They also announce the
coming movies in the city.
On the one hand, the cinema is a source of entertainment. On the other, it is also a source of
knowledge and information. Films satisfy all the sections of people and their different tastes.
There are religious movies and historical movies. They recreate the past, the old culture and
life style. Social films spread awareness about social evils of dowry, casteism and communal
feelings. Some films expose the corruption in high places among the policemen and the citizens.
1) How can you say that the cinema industry has made rapid progress after independence?
2) What is main purpose of making social films?
3) Write opposite of the following words.
a) cheap
b) rapid​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. In the beginning

there were silent and black and white movies. Now we are dazzled by the colours in every movie.

Big posters are seen on the walls of cities and towns for advertisements. They also announce the

coming movies in the city

2. Social films spread awareness about social evils of dowry, casteism and communal

feelings. Some films expose the corruption in high places among the policemen and the citizens.