CBSE Class 12 English Core Sample Paper 2013 Set J

SECTION-A

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

1. Dussehra and Diwali leave us in a mess-physically speaking. After all the lavish indulgences, our body literally sends signals that it is time we slowed down. And there is a way out-remove the toxins.

2. Most people believe that going on a detox trip is like suffering a crash diet and a method to lose weight, which is wrong notion. Nutrition head of Gold’s Gym Ashwini Sukumar explains that detoxification has its roots in traditional Chinese medicines that is also been used in ancient India, Asia and Egypt. It is the body’s natural, ongoing process if neutralizing or eliminating toxins from the body. “A detox diet post Diwali blast is for those who want to bring their bodies back to its original condition following festival fun. You may decide to use a detox plan as a regular thing when you begin to feel the benefits and can use the principles again, depending on the extent of detox you are looking to achieve,” she explains.

3. She also explains that it is necessary and important to go on a detox diet after binging on your favourite food. “Many chemicals we ingest daily, through food, water and air, are deposited as fat cells in our bodies. A diet that lacks certain nutrients may also impair our natural ability to detoxify chemicals, which further leads to their build-up in the body. So, it is necessary to go on a detox diet to cleanse all that. “States Ashwini. The benefits include improved digestion, and increased concentration and clarity.

4. Many people also go on such diets to lose weight, is it a good thing? We ask. “If you fast for several days, you will shed weight, no question. But typically, most of the weight loss is water loss and some of it may be muscle tissue. Fasting or detoxing for longer periods can also slow down your metabolism, making it harder to keep the weight off or lose weight later.

5. While, director of wellness chi-health, Sheela Krishnaswamy says, “modern medicine has no scientific-belief in detoxs diets because the liver, kidneys, colon and skin remove waste products from our body on a daily basis, irrespective of what we may eat. But alternate therapists endorse detox diets very strongly, especially after a season of dietary excesses.”

6. She also points out that working on such diets is a new concept. “Earlier women used to prepare sweets and snacks at home. They always knew what ingredients they would use and the preparation would also involve tedious work. Even if they binge the physical work that was involved during the preparation of these festivals would help them to cut down on the fat. But now everything is available on the shelf and of late, people prefer buying sweets at stores, where the calorie content is high,” she states.

7. So what does a typical detox process entail? “cut back on sugary stuff. Have lot of vegetables, fruit juices, coconut water and exercise if you have gained weight. But, remember to detox only for day or two. “Don’t go on a continuous crash, it will harm your body.” She warns. Now answer the questions that follow, based on your reading of the above extract:

1. What is the wrong notion harboured by most people about detox diets?

2. Is it a good sign to go on an extended diet to lose weight?

3. Why is it necessary to go on a detox diet?

4. What comprises of a detox diet?

5. Why does modern science not believe in detox diet?

Find words in the passage that mean the same as

   1. Intake {para3}

   2. Remove harmful or poisonous substance

   3. Slow or dull {para6} 

Please refer to attached file for CBSE Class 12 English Core Sample Paper 2013 Set J