Class 9 Exam > Class 9 Notes > Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions)
Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) PDF Download
| Download, print and study this document offline |
Please wait while the PDF view is loading
Page 1 1 / 1 0 C B S E C l a s s - I X E n g l i s h ( l a n g u a g e & L i t e r a t u r e ) S a m p l e p a p e r - 1 ( S o l v e d ) G e n e r a l I n s t r u c t i o n s : T h e q u e s t i o n p a p e r h a s b e e n d i v i d e d i n t o t h r e e s e c t i o n s : S e c t i o n s A : R e a d i n g 2 0 m a r k s S e c t i o n s B : W r i t i n g & G r a m m a r 3 0 m a r k s S e c t i o n C : L i t e r a t u r e & L o n g R e a d i n g T e x t 3 0 m a r k s S E C T I O N ‘ A ’ : R E A D I N G ( 2 0 M A R K S ) 1 . R e a d t h e p a s s a g e g i v e n b e l o w a n d a n s w e r t h e q u e s t i o n c o m p l e t e t h e s e n t e n c e s t h a t f o l l o w : ( 1 X 8 = 8 ) P e o p l e t h e a l l o v e r t h e w o r l d w a s h t h e i r h a n d s w i t h w a t e r . U s i n g s o a p a d d s t o t h e t i m e s p e n t i n w a s h i n g , b r e a k s d o w n t h e g r e a s e a n d d i r t t h a t c a r r y m o s t g e r m s b y f a c i l i t a t i n g t h e r u b b i n g a n d f r i c t i o n t h a t d i s l o d g e t h e m a n d l e a v e s h a n d s m e l l i n g p l e a s a n t . G o o d h a n d w a s h i n g t e c h n i q u e s i n c l u d e w a s h i n g y o u r h a n d s w i t h s o p a n d w a t e r o r u s i n g a n a l c o h o l b a s e d s a n i t i z e r . I t h a s b e e n r e p o r t e d t h a t w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p i s o n e o f t h e m o s t e f f e c t i v e w a y s t o p r e v e n t d i a r r h o e a l d i s e a s e s . I t i s a l s o t h e c h e a p e s t w a y . I n a d d i t i o n h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p c a n l i m i t t h e t r a n s m i s s i o n o f r e s p i r a t o r y d i s e a s e , a k i l l e r o f c h i l d r e n u n d e r f i v e . M o r e h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p w o u l d m a k e a s i g n i f i c a n t c o n t r i b u t i o n t o m e e t i n g t h e m i l l e n n i u m d e v e l o p m e n t g o a l o f r e d u c i n g d e a t h a m o n g c h i l d r e n u n d e r t h e a g e o f f i v e b y t w o t h i r d s b y 2 0 1 5 . H a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p i s a m o n g t h e m o s t e f f e c t i v e a n d i n e x p e n s i v e w a y s t o p r e v e n t d i a r r h o e a l d i s e a s e s a n d p n e u m o n i a , w h i c h t o g e t h e r a r e r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e m a j o r i t y o f c h i l d d e a t h s . E v e r y y e a r , m o r e t h a n 3 . 5 m i l l i o n c h i l d r e n d o n o t l i v e t o c e l e b r a t e t h e i r f i f t h b i r t h d a y b e c a u s e o f d i a r r h o e a a n d p n e u m o n i a . Y e t , d e s p i t e i t s l i f e s a v i n g p o t e n t i a l a b o u t h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p i s s e l d o m p r a c t i c e d a n d i s n o t a l w a y s e a s y t o p r o m o t e . O n t h e o t h e r h a n d , l a c k o f e d u c a t i o n a b o u t h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s c a p n o t o n l y i n c r e a s e s t h e r i s k o f d i s e a s e s a m o n g c h i l d r e n / p e o p l e b u t a l s o i n c r e a s e s t h e n u m b e r o f d e a t h s w h i c h i s o c c u r r i n g b e c a u s e o f l e s s k n o w l e d g e a b o u t h a n d w a s h i n g . A c u t e r e s p i r a t o r y i n f e c t i o n s l i k e p n e u m o n i a a r e t h e l e a d i n g c a u s e s o f c h i l d d e a t h . Page 2 1 / 1 0 C B S E C l a s s - I X E n g l i s h ( l a n g u a g e & L i t e r a t u r e ) S a m p l e p a p e r - 1 ( S o l v e d ) G e n e r a l I n s t r u c t i o n s : T h e q u e s t i o n p a p e r h a s b e e n d i v i d e d i n t o t h r e e s e c t i o n s : S e c t i o n s A : R e a d i n g 2 0 m a r k s S e c t i o n s B : W r i t i n g & G r a m m a r 3 0 m a r k s S e c t i o n C : L i t e r a t u r e & L o n g R e a d i n g T e x t 3 0 m a r k s S E C T I O N ‘ A ’ : R E A D I N G ( 2 0 M A R K S ) 1 . R e a d t h e p a s s a g e g i v e n b e l o w a n d a n s w e r t h e q u e s t i o n c o m p l e t e t h e s e n t e n c e s t h a t f o l l o w : ( 1 X 8 = 8 ) P e o p l e t h e a l l o v e r t h e w o r l d w a s h t h e i r h a n d s w i t h w a t e r . U s i n g s o a p a d d s t o t h e t i m e s p e n t i n w a s h i n g , b r e a k s d o w n t h e g r e a s e a n d d i r t t h a t c a r r y m o s t g e r m s b y f a c i l i t a t i n g t h e r u b b i n g a n d f r i c t i o n t h a t d i s l o d g e t h e m a n d l e a v e s h a n d s m e l l i n g p l e a s a n t . G o o d h a n d w a s h i n g t e c h n i q u e s i n c l u d e w a s h i n g y o u r h a n d s w i t h s o p a n d w a t e r o r u s i n g a n a l c o h o l b a s e d s a n i t i z e r . I t h a s b e e n r e p o r t e d t h a t w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p i s o n e o f t h e m o s t e f f e c t i v e w a y s t o p r e v e n t d i a r r h o e a l d i s e a s e s . I t i s a l s o t h e c h e a p e s t w a y . I n a d d i t i o n h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p c a n l i m i t t h e t r a n s m i s s i o n o f r e s p i r a t o r y d i s e a s e , a k i l l e r o f c h i l d r e n u n d e r f i v e . M o r e h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p w o u l d m a k e a s i g n i f i c a n t c o n t r i b u t i o n t o m e e t i n g t h e m i l l e n n i u m d e v e l o p m e n t g o a l o f r e d u c i n g d e a t h a m o n g c h i l d r e n u n d e r t h e a g e o f f i v e b y t w o t h i r d s b y 2 0 1 5 . H a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p i s a m o n g t h e m o s t e f f e c t i v e a n d i n e x p e n s i v e w a y s t o p r e v e n t d i a r r h o e a l d i s e a s e s a n d p n e u m o n i a , w h i c h t o g e t h e r a r e r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e m a j o r i t y o f c h i l d d e a t h s . E v e r y y e a r , m o r e t h a n 3 . 5 m i l l i o n c h i l d r e n d o n o t l i v e t o c e l e b r a t e t h e i r f i f t h b i r t h d a y b e c a u s e o f d i a r r h o e a a n d p n e u m o n i a . Y e t , d e s p i t e i t s l i f e s a v i n g p o t e n t i a l a b o u t h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p i s s e l d o m p r a c t i c e d a n d i s n o t a l w a y s e a s y t o p r o m o t e . O n t h e o t h e r h a n d , l a c k o f e d u c a t i o n a b o u t h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s c a p n o t o n l y i n c r e a s e s t h e r i s k o f d i s e a s e s a m o n g c h i l d r e n / p e o p l e b u t a l s o i n c r e a s e s t h e n u m b e r o f d e a t h s w h i c h i s o c c u r r i n g b e c a u s e o f l e s s k n o w l e d g e a b o u t h a n d w a s h i n g . A c u t e r e s p i r a t o r y i n f e c t i o n s l i k e p n e u m o n i a a r e t h e l e a d i n g c a u s e s o f c h i l d d e a t h . 2 / 1 0 E v i d e n c e s u g g e s t s t h a t b e t t e r h y g i e n e p r a c t i c e s l i k e w a s h i n g h a n d s w i t h s o a p a f t e r d e f e c a t i o n a n d a f t e r e a t i n g c o u l d c u t t h e i n f e c t i o n b y a b o u t 2 5 p e r c e n t . I t s e e m s p r e t t y s i m p l e a s t e p t o m a k e s u c h a b i g c h a n g e i n t h e l i v e s o f t h e p e o p l e . T h e b e s t t i m e t o g e t a c c u s t o m e d t o t h i s h a b i t i s d u r i n g c h i l d h o o d . a . T o b r e a k d o w n g r e a s e a n d d i r t f o r m t h e h a n d s , o n e s h o u l d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b . T h e a d v a n t a g e o f w a s h i n g h a n d s w i t h s o a p i s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c . T h e c h e a p e s t w a y t o p r e v e n t d i a r r h o e a l d i s e a s e i s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d . F o r b e t t e r h y g i e n e p r a c t i c e s , w e s h o u l d w a s h h a n d s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e . T h e l e a d i n g c a u s e s o f c h i l d d e a t h a r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f . H o w c a n t h e r i s k o f d i s c a s e s a n d d e a t h s a m o n g c h i l d r e n b e r e d u c e d ? g . W h i c h i s t h e b e s t t i m e t o i n c u l c a t e t h i s h a b i t ? h . T h e w o r d m e a n s t h e s a m e a s ' c a u s e t o p a s s o n f r o m o n e p l a c e , p e r s o n o r t h i n g t o a n o t h e r ' i s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( p a r a 1 ) 2 . R e a d t h e p a s s a g e g i v e n b e l o w c a r e f u l l y : 1 . I t h a p p e n s t o u s a l l , h o w e v e r h a r d w e m a y t r y t o d e l a y t h e p r o c e s s . W e g r o w o l d . C o s m e t i c s u r g e r y m a y r e m o v e w r i n k l e s , s k i n w h i c h h a s s u g g e s t e d m a y b e t i g h t e n e d b y m e a n s o f a f a c e l i f t a n d a h a i r d r e s s e r m a y d y e g r e y h a i r a m o r e y o u t h f u l c o l o u r , b u t w e c a n n o t r e m a i n y o u n g f o r e v e r . A d v a n c e s i n m e d i c i n e h a v e m a d e i t p o s s i b l e f o r m o r e p e o p l e t o s t a y a l i v e l o n g e r . 2 . A g e b e i n g s i n t e l l i g e n c e , e x p e r i e n c e , w i s d o m a n d b e a u t y . S o w h y a r e w e s o s c a r e d o f i t ? T h e t r o u b l e i s t h a t m a n y o f u s f i n d i t i m p o s s i b l e t o r e l a t e t o t h e s e w o r r y i n g f a c t s , u n a b l e t o f a c e t h e r e a l i t y t h a t e v e r y d a y w e i n c h e v e r c l o s e r t o o u r o w n d o t a g e . O u r o l d e r g e n e r a t i o n s e x p e r i e n c e d t h e m a j o r i t y o f t h e m o s t t u m u l t u o u s c e n t u r y i n h u m a n h i s t o r y a n d y e t a t b e s t w e i n f a n t i l i s e , a t w o r s t o u t r i g h t i g n o r e t h e m . 3 . H o w e v e r , w h a t i s i m p o r t a n t i s t h e q u a l i t y o f l i f e . S o m e p e o p l e a r e l u c k y t o b e t a k e n c a r e o f a t h o m e w h e r e a s o t h e r s m a y h a v e t o m o v e t o r e s i d e n t i a l h o m e s . T h e w o r s t p a t o f a g e i n g t h a t o f t e n t h e m i n d b e c o m e s l e s s a l e r t . A s p e o p l e g r o w o l d e r t h e y e x p e r i e n c e s h o r t - t e r m m e m o r y . L a t e r , s o m e m a y s u f f e r f r o m d e m e n t i a , o f t e n i n t h e f o r m o f A l z h e i m e r ' s d i s e a s e . 4 . B y n o m e a n s a r e a l l p e o p l e i n t h i s c a t e g o r y . M a n y s e n i o r c i t i z e n s a r e i n t h e p o s s e s s i o n o f a l l t h e i r f a c u l t i e s a n d s e e r e t i r e m e n t a s a t i m e o f f r e e d o m . N o t o n l y t h a t i f t h e y h a v e a g e n e r o u s r e t i r e m e n t p e n s i o n , t h e y a r e l i k e l y t o b e q u i t e w e l l - o f f w i t h m o n e y t o b e s p e n t o n a h o l i d a y a n d o t h e r l u x u r i e s . B e c a u s e o f t h i s , b o t h b u s i n e s s e s a n d Page 3 1 / 1 0 C B S E C l a s s - I X E n g l i s h ( l a n g u a g e & L i t e r a t u r e ) S a m p l e p a p e r - 1 ( S o l v e d ) G e n e r a l I n s t r u c t i o n s : T h e q u e s t i o n p a p e r h a s b e e n d i v i d e d i n t o t h r e e s e c t i o n s : S e c t i o n s A : R e a d i n g 2 0 m a r k s S e c t i o n s B : W r i t i n g & G r a m m a r 3 0 m a r k s S e c t i o n C : L i t e r a t u r e & L o n g R e a d i n g T e x t 3 0 m a r k s S E C T I O N ‘ A ’ : R E A D I N G ( 2 0 M A R K S ) 1 . R e a d t h e p a s s a g e g i v e n b e l o w a n d a n s w e r t h e q u e s t i o n c o m p l e t e t h e s e n t e n c e s t h a t f o l l o w : ( 1 X 8 = 8 ) P e o p l e t h e a l l o v e r t h e w o r l d w a s h t h e i r h a n d s w i t h w a t e r . U s i n g s o a p a d d s t o t h e t i m e s p e n t i n w a s h i n g , b r e a k s d o w n t h e g r e a s e a n d d i r t t h a t c a r r y m o s t g e r m s b y f a c i l i t a t i n g t h e r u b b i n g a n d f r i c t i o n t h a t d i s l o d g e t h e m a n d l e a v e s h a n d s m e l l i n g p l e a s a n t . G o o d h a n d w a s h i n g t e c h n i q u e s i n c l u d e w a s h i n g y o u r h a n d s w i t h s o p a n d w a t e r o r u s i n g a n a l c o h o l b a s e d s a n i t i z e r . I t h a s b e e n r e p o r t e d t h a t w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p i s o n e o f t h e m o s t e f f e c t i v e w a y s t o p r e v e n t d i a r r h o e a l d i s e a s e s . I t i s a l s o t h e c h e a p e s t w a y . I n a d d i t i o n h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p c a n l i m i t t h e t r a n s m i s s i o n o f r e s p i r a t o r y d i s e a s e , a k i l l e r o f c h i l d r e n u n d e r f i v e . M o r e h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p w o u l d m a k e a s i g n i f i c a n t c o n t r i b u t i o n t o m e e t i n g t h e m i l l e n n i u m d e v e l o p m e n t g o a l o f r e d u c i n g d e a t h a m o n g c h i l d r e n u n d e r t h e a g e o f f i v e b y t w o t h i r d s b y 2 0 1 5 . H a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p i s a m o n g t h e m o s t e f f e c t i v e a n d i n e x p e n s i v e w a y s t o p r e v e n t d i a r r h o e a l d i s e a s e s a n d p n e u m o n i a , w h i c h t o g e t h e r a r e r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e m a j o r i t y o f c h i l d d e a t h s . E v e r y y e a r , m o r e t h a n 3 . 5 m i l l i o n c h i l d r e n d o n o t l i v e t o c e l e b r a t e t h e i r f i f t h b i r t h d a y b e c a u s e o f d i a r r h o e a a n d p n e u m o n i a . Y e t , d e s p i t e i t s l i f e s a v i n g p o t e n t i a l a b o u t h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p i s s e l d o m p r a c t i c e d a n d i s n o t a l w a y s e a s y t o p r o m o t e . O n t h e o t h e r h a n d , l a c k o f e d u c a t i o n a b o u t h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s c a p n o t o n l y i n c r e a s e s t h e r i s k o f d i s e a s e s a m o n g c h i l d r e n / p e o p l e b u t a l s o i n c r e a s e s t h e n u m b e r o f d e a t h s w h i c h i s o c c u r r i n g b e c a u s e o f l e s s k n o w l e d g e a b o u t h a n d w a s h i n g . A c u t e r e s p i r a t o r y i n f e c t i o n s l i k e p n e u m o n i a a r e t h e l e a d i n g c a u s e s o f c h i l d d e a t h . 2 / 1 0 E v i d e n c e s u g g e s t s t h a t b e t t e r h y g i e n e p r a c t i c e s l i k e w a s h i n g h a n d s w i t h s o a p a f t e r d e f e c a t i o n a n d a f t e r e a t i n g c o u l d c u t t h e i n f e c t i o n b y a b o u t 2 5 p e r c e n t . I t s e e m s p r e t t y s i m p l e a s t e p t o m a k e s u c h a b i g c h a n g e i n t h e l i v e s o f t h e p e o p l e . T h e b e s t t i m e t o g e t a c c u s t o m e d t o t h i s h a b i t i s d u r i n g c h i l d h o o d . a . T o b r e a k d o w n g r e a s e a n d d i r t f o r m t h e h a n d s , o n e s h o u l d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b . T h e a d v a n t a g e o f w a s h i n g h a n d s w i t h s o a p i s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c . T h e c h e a p e s t w a y t o p r e v e n t d i a r r h o e a l d i s e a s e i s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d . F o r b e t t e r h y g i e n e p r a c t i c e s , w e s h o u l d w a s h h a n d s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e . T h e l e a d i n g c a u s e s o f c h i l d d e a t h a r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f . H o w c a n t h e r i s k o f d i s c a s e s a n d d e a t h s a m o n g c h i l d r e n b e r e d u c e d ? g . W h i c h i s t h e b e s t t i m e t o i n c u l c a t e t h i s h a b i t ? h . T h e w o r d m e a n s t h e s a m e a s ' c a u s e t o p a s s o n f r o m o n e p l a c e , p e r s o n o r t h i n g t o a n o t h e r ' i s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( p a r a 1 ) 2 . R e a d t h e p a s s a g e g i v e n b e l o w c a r e f u l l y : 1 . I t h a p p e n s t o u s a l l , h o w e v e r h a r d w e m a y t r y t o d e l a y t h e p r o c e s s . W e g r o w o l d . C o s m e t i c s u r g e r y m a y r e m o v e w r i n k l e s , s k i n w h i c h h a s s u g g e s t e d m a y b e t i g h t e n e d b y m e a n s o f a f a c e l i f t a n d a h a i r d r e s s e r m a y d y e g r e y h a i r a m o r e y o u t h f u l c o l o u r , b u t w e c a n n o t r e m a i n y o u n g f o r e v e r . A d v a n c e s i n m e d i c i n e h a v e m a d e i t p o s s i b l e f o r m o r e p e o p l e t o s t a y a l i v e l o n g e r . 2 . A g e b e i n g s i n t e l l i g e n c e , e x p e r i e n c e , w i s d o m a n d b e a u t y . S o w h y a r e w e s o s c a r e d o f i t ? T h e t r o u b l e i s t h a t m a n y o f u s f i n d i t i m p o s s i b l e t o r e l a t e t o t h e s e w o r r y i n g f a c t s , u n a b l e t o f a c e t h e r e a l i t y t h a t e v e r y d a y w e i n c h e v e r c l o s e r t o o u r o w n d o t a g e . O u r o l d e r g e n e r a t i o n s e x p e r i e n c e d t h e m a j o r i t y o f t h e m o s t t u m u l t u o u s c e n t u r y i n h u m a n h i s t o r y a n d y e t a t b e s t w e i n f a n t i l i s e , a t w o r s t o u t r i g h t i g n o r e t h e m . 3 . H o w e v e r , w h a t i s i m p o r t a n t i s t h e q u a l i t y o f l i f e . S o m e p e o p l e a r e l u c k y t o b e t a k e n c a r e o f a t h o m e w h e r e a s o t h e r s m a y h a v e t o m o v e t o r e s i d e n t i a l h o m e s . T h e w o r s t p a t o f a g e i n g t h a t o f t e n t h e m i n d b e c o m e s l e s s a l e r t . A s p e o p l e g r o w o l d e r t h e y e x p e r i e n c e s h o r t - t e r m m e m o r y . L a t e r , s o m e m a y s u f f e r f r o m d e m e n t i a , o f t e n i n t h e f o r m o f A l z h e i m e r ' s d i s e a s e . 4 . B y n o m e a n s a r e a l l p e o p l e i n t h i s c a t e g o r y . M a n y s e n i o r c i t i z e n s a r e i n t h e p o s s e s s i o n o f a l l t h e i r f a c u l t i e s a n d s e e r e t i r e m e n t a s a t i m e o f f r e e d o m . N o t o n l y t h a t i f t h e y h a v e a g e n e r o u s r e t i r e m e n t p e n s i o n , t h e y a r e l i k e l y t o b e q u i t e w e l l - o f f w i t h m o n e y t o b e s p e n t o n a h o l i d a y a n d o t h e r l u x u r i e s . B e c a u s e o f t h i s , b o t h b u s i n e s s e s a n d 3 / 1 0 g o v e r n m e n t h a v e a n e w r e s p e c t a n d g o v e r n m e n t h a v e a n e w r e s p e c t f o r w h a t i s k n o w n a s g r e y p o w e r . B y n o m e a n s , h o w e v e r , d o e s e v e r y o n e t r e a t t h e e l d e r l y w i t h g r e a t r e s p e c t . 5 . T h e r e a r e s o m e c u l t u r e s w h i c h a r e n o t e d f o r t h e g r e a t r e s p e c t w i t h w h i c h t h e y t r e a t o l d p e o p l e , b u t m a n y p e o p l e r e g a r d t h e o l d a s h a v i n g a v e r y l o w s t a t u s i n s o c i e t y a n d t r e a t t h e m a c c o r d i n g l y . 2 . 1 . B a s e d u p o n y o u r r e a d i n g o f t h e a b o v e p a s s a g e , a n s w e r t h e f o l l o w i n g q u e s t i o n s : ( 2 X 4 = 8 ) a . W h a t d o e s t h e w r i t e r i m p l y b y s a y i n g ' s o m e p e o p l e a r e l u c k y ' ? b . W h y d o w e h a v e s u c h a n a v e r s i o n t o a g e i n g ? c . W h a t i s m e a n t b y ' G r e y P o w e r ' ? d . W h y i s r e t i r e m e n t c o n s i d e r e d a t i m e o f f r e e d o m ? 2 . 2 . A n s w e r t h e f o l l o w i n g q u e s t i o n s : a . W h i c h w o r d i n p a r a 4 m e a n s ' l i b e r a l ' ? b . W h i c h w o r d i n p a r a 4 m e a n s t h e s a m e a s ' w e a l t h y ' ? c . F i n d a w o r d i n p a r a 4 w h i c h m e a n s s i m i l a r t o ' i n c o m e ' . d . F i n d t h e w o r d o p p o s i t e t o ' p e a c e f u l ' . ( p a r a 2 ) S E C T I O N ' B ' : W R I T I N G & G R A M M A R ( 3 0 m a r k s ) 3 . T h e c l i m a t e t h r o u g h o u t t h e w o r l d i s c h a n g i n g . I t h a s a l r e a d y d i s t u r b e d w e a t h e r p a t t e r n s b y i n c r e a s i n g r a i n f a l l i n s o m e a r e a s a n d d e c r e a s i n g i t i n o t h e r s . T h e t e m p e r a t u r e i s i n c r e a s i n g d a y b y d a y . I t r e s u l t s a s f r e q u e n t h u r r i c a n e s , t o r n a d o e s , f l o o d s , t s u n a m i s , e t c . W r i t e a n a r t i c l e i n a b o u t 1 0 0 - 1 2 0 w o r d s f o r y o u r s c h o o l m a g a z i n e o n t h e t o p i c ' G l o b a l W a r m i n g : A T h r e a t t o t h e L i f e ' . ( 8 ) ( H i n t s : G l o b a l w a r m i n g ; R i s e i n a v g . t e m p e r a t u r e , M e l t i n g o f g l a c i e r s , D u e t o p o l l u t i o n & h u m a n a c t i v i t i e s ) 4 . Y o u r t e a c h e r h a s g i v e n y o u a f e w h i n t s t o w r i t e a s t o r y w i t h a s u i t a b l e t i t l e f o r t h e s c h o o l m a g a z i n e . U s i n g t h e s e h i n t s , d e v e l o p a s t o r y i n a b o u t 1 5 0 - 2 0 0 w o r d s : L a s t w e e k I w e n t t o t h e m a r k e t t o b u y s o m e b o o k s o n m y b i c y c l e . I p l a c e d m y b i c y c l e o u t s i d e t h e s h o p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( 1 2 ) Page 4 1 / 1 0 C B S E C l a s s - I X E n g l i s h ( l a n g u a g e & L i t e r a t u r e ) S a m p l e p a p e r - 1 ( S o l v e d ) G e n e r a l I n s t r u c t i o n s : T h e q u e s t i o n p a p e r h a s b e e n d i v i d e d i n t o t h r e e s e c t i o n s : S e c t i o n s A : R e a d i n g 2 0 m a r k s S e c t i o n s B : W r i t i n g & G r a m m a r 3 0 m a r k s S e c t i o n C : L i t e r a t u r e & L o n g R e a d i n g T e x t 3 0 m a r k s S E C T I O N ‘ A ’ : R E A D I N G ( 2 0 M A R K S ) 1 . R e a d t h e p a s s a g e g i v e n b e l o w a n d a n s w e r t h e q u e s t i o n c o m p l e t e t h e s e n t e n c e s t h a t f o l l o w : ( 1 X 8 = 8 ) P e o p l e t h e a l l o v e r t h e w o r l d w a s h t h e i r h a n d s w i t h w a t e r . U s i n g s o a p a d d s t o t h e t i m e s p e n t i n w a s h i n g , b r e a k s d o w n t h e g r e a s e a n d d i r t t h a t c a r r y m o s t g e r m s b y f a c i l i t a t i n g t h e r u b b i n g a n d f r i c t i o n t h a t d i s l o d g e t h e m a n d l e a v e s h a n d s m e l l i n g p l e a s a n t . G o o d h a n d w a s h i n g t e c h n i q u e s i n c l u d e w a s h i n g y o u r h a n d s w i t h s o p a n d w a t e r o r u s i n g a n a l c o h o l b a s e d s a n i t i z e r . I t h a s b e e n r e p o r t e d t h a t w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p i s o n e o f t h e m o s t e f f e c t i v e w a y s t o p r e v e n t d i a r r h o e a l d i s e a s e s . I t i s a l s o t h e c h e a p e s t w a y . I n a d d i t i o n h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p c a n l i m i t t h e t r a n s m i s s i o n o f r e s p i r a t o r y d i s e a s e , a k i l l e r o f c h i l d r e n u n d e r f i v e . M o r e h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p w o u l d m a k e a s i g n i f i c a n t c o n t r i b u t i o n t o m e e t i n g t h e m i l l e n n i u m d e v e l o p m e n t g o a l o f r e d u c i n g d e a t h a m o n g c h i l d r e n u n d e r t h e a g e o f f i v e b y t w o t h i r d s b y 2 0 1 5 . H a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p i s a m o n g t h e m o s t e f f e c t i v e a n d i n e x p e n s i v e w a y s t o p r e v e n t d i a r r h o e a l d i s e a s e s a n d p n e u m o n i a , w h i c h t o g e t h e r a r e r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e m a j o r i t y o f c h i l d d e a t h s . E v e r y y e a r , m o r e t h a n 3 . 5 m i l l i o n c h i l d r e n d o n o t l i v e t o c e l e b r a t e t h e i r f i f t h b i r t h d a y b e c a u s e o f d i a r r h o e a a n d p n e u m o n i a . Y e t , d e s p i t e i t s l i f e s a v i n g p o t e n t i a l a b o u t h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p i s s e l d o m p r a c t i c e d a n d i s n o t a l w a y s e a s y t o p r o m o t e . O n t h e o t h e r h a n d , l a c k o f e d u c a t i o n a b o u t h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s c a p n o t o n l y i n c r e a s e s t h e r i s k o f d i s e a s e s a m o n g c h i l d r e n / p e o p l e b u t a l s o i n c r e a s e s t h e n u m b e r o f d e a t h s w h i c h i s o c c u r r i n g b e c a u s e o f l e s s k n o w l e d g e a b o u t h a n d w a s h i n g . A c u t e r e s p i r a t o r y i n f e c t i o n s l i k e p n e u m o n i a a r e t h e l e a d i n g c a u s e s o f c h i l d d e a t h . 2 / 1 0 E v i d e n c e s u g g e s t s t h a t b e t t e r h y g i e n e p r a c t i c e s l i k e w a s h i n g h a n d s w i t h s o a p a f t e r d e f e c a t i o n a n d a f t e r e a t i n g c o u l d c u t t h e i n f e c t i o n b y a b o u t 2 5 p e r c e n t . I t s e e m s p r e t t y s i m p l e a s t e p t o m a k e s u c h a b i g c h a n g e i n t h e l i v e s o f t h e p e o p l e . T h e b e s t t i m e t o g e t a c c u s t o m e d t o t h i s h a b i t i s d u r i n g c h i l d h o o d . a . T o b r e a k d o w n g r e a s e a n d d i r t f o r m t h e h a n d s , o n e s h o u l d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b . T h e a d v a n t a g e o f w a s h i n g h a n d s w i t h s o a p i s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c . T h e c h e a p e s t w a y t o p r e v e n t d i a r r h o e a l d i s e a s e i s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d . F o r b e t t e r h y g i e n e p r a c t i c e s , w e s h o u l d w a s h h a n d s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e . T h e l e a d i n g c a u s e s o f c h i l d d e a t h a r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f . H o w c a n t h e r i s k o f d i s c a s e s a n d d e a t h s a m o n g c h i l d r e n b e r e d u c e d ? g . W h i c h i s t h e b e s t t i m e t o i n c u l c a t e t h i s h a b i t ? h . T h e w o r d m e a n s t h e s a m e a s ' c a u s e t o p a s s o n f r o m o n e p l a c e , p e r s o n o r t h i n g t o a n o t h e r ' i s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( p a r a 1 ) 2 . R e a d t h e p a s s a g e g i v e n b e l o w c a r e f u l l y : 1 . I t h a p p e n s t o u s a l l , h o w e v e r h a r d w e m a y t r y t o d e l a y t h e p r o c e s s . W e g r o w o l d . C o s m e t i c s u r g e r y m a y r e m o v e w r i n k l e s , s k i n w h i c h h a s s u g g e s t e d m a y b e t i g h t e n e d b y m e a n s o f a f a c e l i f t a n d a h a i r d r e s s e r m a y d y e g r e y h a i r a m o r e y o u t h f u l c o l o u r , b u t w e c a n n o t r e m a i n y o u n g f o r e v e r . A d v a n c e s i n m e d i c i n e h a v e m a d e i t p o s s i b l e f o r m o r e p e o p l e t o s t a y a l i v e l o n g e r . 2 . A g e b e i n g s i n t e l l i g e n c e , e x p e r i e n c e , w i s d o m a n d b e a u t y . S o w h y a r e w e s o s c a r e d o f i t ? T h e t r o u b l e i s t h a t m a n y o f u s f i n d i t i m p o s s i b l e t o r e l a t e t o t h e s e w o r r y i n g f a c t s , u n a b l e t o f a c e t h e r e a l i t y t h a t e v e r y d a y w e i n c h e v e r c l o s e r t o o u r o w n d o t a g e . O u r o l d e r g e n e r a t i o n s e x p e r i e n c e d t h e m a j o r i t y o f t h e m o s t t u m u l t u o u s c e n t u r y i n h u m a n h i s t o r y a n d y e t a t b e s t w e i n f a n t i l i s e , a t w o r s t o u t r i g h t i g n o r e t h e m . 3 . H o w e v e r , w h a t i s i m p o r t a n t i s t h e q u a l i t y o f l i f e . S o m e p e o p l e a r e l u c k y t o b e t a k e n c a r e o f a t h o m e w h e r e a s o t h e r s m a y h a v e t o m o v e t o r e s i d e n t i a l h o m e s . T h e w o r s t p a t o f a g e i n g t h a t o f t e n t h e m i n d b e c o m e s l e s s a l e r t . A s p e o p l e g r o w o l d e r t h e y e x p e r i e n c e s h o r t - t e r m m e m o r y . L a t e r , s o m e m a y s u f f e r f r o m d e m e n t i a , o f t e n i n t h e f o r m o f A l z h e i m e r ' s d i s e a s e . 4 . B y n o m e a n s a r e a l l p e o p l e i n t h i s c a t e g o r y . M a n y s e n i o r c i t i z e n s a r e i n t h e p o s s e s s i o n o f a l l t h e i r f a c u l t i e s a n d s e e r e t i r e m e n t a s a t i m e o f f r e e d o m . N o t o n l y t h a t i f t h e y h a v e a g e n e r o u s r e t i r e m e n t p e n s i o n , t h e y a r e l i k e l y t o b e q u i t e w e l l - o f f w i t h m o n e y t o b e s p e n t o n a h o l i d a y a n d o t h e r l u x u r i e s . B e c a u s e o f t h i s , b o t h b u s i n e s s e s a n d 3 / 1 0 g o v e r n m e n t h a v e a n e w r e s p e c t a n d g o v e r n m e n t h a v e a n e w r e s p e c t f o r w h a t i s k n o w n a s g r e y p o w e r . B y n o m e a n s , h o w e v e r , d o e s e v e r y o n e t r e a t t h e e l d e r l y w i t h g r e a t r e s p e c t . 5 . T h e r e a r e s o m e c u l t u r e s w h i c h a r e n o t e d f o r t h e g r e a t r e s p e c t w i t h w h i c h t h e y t r e a t o l d p e o p l e , b u t m a n y p e o p l e r e g a r d t h e o l d a s h a v i n g a v e r y l o w s t a t u s i n s o c i e t y a n d t r e a t t h e m a c c o r d i n g l y . 2 . 1 . B a s e d u p o n y o u r r e a d i n g o f t h e a b o v e p a s s a g e , a n s w e r t h e f o l l o w i n g q u e s t i o n s : ( 2 X 4 = 8 ) a . W h a t d o e s t h e w r i t e r i m p l y b y s a y i n g ' s o m e p e o p l e a r e l u c k y ' ? b . W h y d o w e h a v e s u c h a n a v e r s i o n t o a g e i n g ? c . W h a t i s m e a n t b y ' G r e y P o w e r ' ? d . W h y i s r e t i r e m e n t c o n s i d e r e d a t i m e o f f r e e d o m ? 2 . 2 . A n s w e r t h e f o l l o w i n g q u e s t i o n s : a . W h i c h w o r d i n p a r a 4 m e a n s ' l i b e r a l ' ? b . W h i c h w o r d i n p a r a 4 m e a n s t h e s a m e a s ' w e a l t h y ' ? c . F i n d a w o r d i n p a r a 4 w h i c h m e a n s s i m i l a r t o ' i n c o m e ' . d . F i n d t h e w o r d o p p o s i t e t o ' p e a c e f u l ' . ( p a r a 2 ) S E C T I O N ' B ' : W R I T I N G & G R A M M A R ( 3 0 m a r k s ) 3 . T h e c l i m a t e t h r o u g h o u t t h e w o r l d i s c h a n g i n g . I t h a s a l r e a d y d i s t u r b e d w e a t h e r p a t t e r n s b y i n c r e a s i n g r a i n f a l l i n s o m e a r e a s a n d d e c r e a s i n g i t i n o t h e r s . T h e t e m p e r a t u r e i s i n c r e a s i n g d a y b y d a y . I t r e s u l t s a s f r e q u e n t h u r r i c a n e s , t o r n a d o e s , f l o o d s , t s u n a m i s , e t c . W r i t e a n a r t i c l e i n a b o u t 1 0 0 - 1 2 0 w o r d s f o r y o u r s c h o o l m a g a z i n e o n t h e t o p i c ' G l o b a l W a r m i n g : A T h r e a t t o t h e L i f e ' . ( 8 ) ( H i n t s : G l o b a l w a r m i n g ; R i s e i n a v g . t e m p e r a t u r e , M e l t i n g o f g l a c i e r s , D u e t o p o l l u t i o n & h u m a n a c t i v i t i e s ) 4 . Y o u r t e a c h e r h a s g i v e n y o u a f e w h i n t s t o w r i t e a s t o r y w i t h a s u i t a b l e t i t l e f o r t h e s c h o o l m a g a z i n e . U s i n g t h e s e h i n t s , d e v e l o p a s t o r y i n a b o u t 1 5 0 - 2 0 0 w o r d s : L a s t w e e k I w e n t t o t h e m a r k e t t o b u y s o m e b o o k s o n m y b i c y c l e . I p l a c e d m y b i c y c l e o u t s i d e t h e s h o p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( 1 2 ) 4 / 1 0 5 . C o m p l e t e t h e f o l l o w i n g p a s s a g e b y c h o o s i n g t h e m o s t a p p r o p r i a t e o p t i o n s f r o m t h e o n e s g i v e n b e l o w . W r i t e y o u r a n s w e r - s h e e t s a g a i n s t t h e c o r r e c t b l a n k n u m b e r . D o n o t c o p y t h e e n t i r e p a s s a g e : A l l t h e g r e a t m e n o f V e n i c e ( a ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a l l t h e D u k e ' s c o u r t . T h e D u k e ( b ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t h e c a s e , a p p e a l i n g t o S h y l o c k t o h a v e m e r c y u p o n t h e u n f o r t u n a t e m e r c h a n t , S h y l o c k ( c ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t h a t t h e l a w w a s o n h i s s i d e . ( 1 x 3 = 3 ) ( a ) ( i ) h a d g a t h e r e d , ( i i i ) g a t h e r e d ( i i ) w e r e g a t h e r e d , ( i v ) g a t h e r ( b ) ( i ) w a s o p e n i n g , ( i i i ) h a d o p e n e d ( i i ) o p e n e d , ( i v ) o p e n s ( c ) ( i ) w a s f e e l i n g , ( i i i ) f e l t , ( i v ) f e e l s ( i i ) h a d f e l t , ( i v ) f e e l s 6 . T h e f o l l o w i n g p a s s a g e h a s n o t b e e n e d i t e d . O n e w o r d i s m i s s i n g f r o m e a c h l i n e . W r i t e t h e m i s s i n g w o r d a l o n g w i t h t h e w o r d t h a t c o m e s b e f o r e i t a n d t h e w o r d t h a t c o m e s a f t e r i t i n y o u r a n s w e r - s h e e t . ( 1 x 4 = 4 ) b e f o r e m i s s i n g w o r d a f t e r M a k i n g a c a r t o o n a n a r t t h a t e . g . c a r t o o n i s a n r e q u i r e s a c o m b i n a t i o n h a r d w o r k , ( a ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t r a i n i n g a s e n s e o f h u m o u r . ( b ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C a r t o o n i s t s s a y t h e c a r t o o n s t h a t ( c ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . m a k e u s l a u g h m o s t a r e t i m e t a k i n g ( d ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . R e a r r a n g e t h e f o l l o w i n g w o r d s o r p h r a s e s i n t o m e a n i n g f u l s e n t e n c e s : ( 1 x 3 = 3 ) E . g . i s t h e n e g a t i v e o u t c o m e / o b e s i t y / c h a n g i n g l i f e s t y l e / s o c i o - e c o n o m i c s t a t u s / o f / i m p r o v i n g / a n d O b e s i t y i s t h e n e g a t i v e o u t c o m e o f o u r i m p r o v i n g s o c i o - e c o n o m i c s t a t u s a n d c h a n g i n g l i f e s t y l e s . a . m o r e / e v e r / t h a n / b e f o r e / u n h e a l t h y f o o d / m o r e / w e e a t / a n d / l e s s e r b . s u f f e r / p h y s i c a l / o b e s e c h i l d r e n / m e n t a l / a n d / p r o b l e m s / b o t h c . e a t i n g h a b i t s / s c h o o l s / h e a l t h y / m u s t p r o v i d e / t h a t p r o m o t e s / a n e n v i r o n m e n t . S E C T I O N ' C ' : L I T E R A T U R E & L O N G R E A D I N G T E X T 3 0 m a r k s ) 8 . R e a d o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g e x t r a c t s a n d a n s w e r t h e q u e s t i o n s t h a t f o l l o w : ( 1 x 4 = 4 ) H e r m o t h e r r e m e m b e r s n o t i c i n g s o m e t h i n g w a s w r o n g w h e n t h e e i g h t - y e a r o l d E v e l y n Page 5 1 / 1 0 C B S E C l a s s - I X E n g l i s h ( l a n g u a g e & L i t e r a t u r e ) S a m p l e p a p e r - 1 ( S o l v e d ) G e n e r a l I n s t r u c t i o n s : T h e q u e s t i o n p a p e r h a s b e e n d i v i d e d i n t o t h r e e s e c t i o n s : S e c t i o n s A : R e a d i n g 2 0 m a r k s S e c t i o n s B : W r i t i n g & G r a m m a r 3 0 m a r k s S e c t i o n C : L i t e r a t u r e & L o n g R e a d i n g T e x t 3 0 m a r k s S E C T I O N ‘ A ’ : R E A D I N G ( 2 0 M A R K S ) 1 . R e a d t h e p a s s a g e g i v e n b e l o w a n d a n s w e r t h e q u e s t i o n c o m p l e t e t h e s e n t e n c e s t h a t f o l l o w : ( 1 X 8 = 8 ) P e o p l e t h e a l l o v e r t h e w o r l d w a s h t h e i r h a n d s w i t h w a t e r . U s i n g s o a p a d d s t o t h e t i m e s p e n t i n w a s h i n g , b r e a k s d o w n t h e g r e a s e a n d d i r t t h a t c a r r y m o s t g e r m s b y f a c i l i t a t i n g t h e r u b b i n g a n d f r i c t i o n t h a t d i s l o d g e t h e m a n d l e a v e s h a n d s m e l l i n g p l e a s a n t . G o o d h a n d w a s h i n g t e c h n i q u e s i n c l u d e w a s h i n g y o u r h a n d s w i t h s o p a n d w a t e r o r u s i n g a n a l c o h o l b a s e d s a n i t i z e r . I t h a s b e e n r e p o r t e d t h a t w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p i s o n e o f t h e m o s t e f f e c t i v e w a y s t o p r e v e n t d i a r r h o e a l d i s e a s e s . I t i s a l s o t h e c h e a p e s t w a y . I n a d d i t i o n h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p c a n l i m i t t h e t r a n s m i s s i o n o f r e s p i r a t o r y d i s e a s e , a k i l l e r o f c h i l d r e n u n d e r f i v e . M o r e h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p w o u l d m a k e a s i g n i f i c a n t c o n t r i b u t i o n t o m e e t i n g t h e m i l l e n n i u m d e v e l o p m e n t g o a l o f r e d u c i n g d e a t h a m o n g c h i l d r e n u n d e r t h e a g e o f f i v e b y t w o t h i r d s b y 2 0 1 5 . H a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p i s a m o n g t h e m o s t e f f e c t i v e a n d i n e x p e n s i v e w a y s t o p r e v e n t d i a r r h o e a l d i s e a s e s a n d p n e u m o n i a , w h i c h t o g e t h e r a r e r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e m a j o r i t y o f c h i l d d e a t h s . E v e r y y e a r , m o r e t h a n 3 . 5 m i l l i o n c h i l d r e n d o n o t l i v e t o c e l e b r a t e t h e i r f i f t h b i r t h d a y b e c a u s e o f d i a r r h o e a a n d p n e u m o n i a . Y e t , d e s p i t e i t s l i f e s a v i n g p o t e n t i a l a b o u t h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s o a p i s s e l d o m p r a c t i c e d a n d i s n o t a l w a y s e a s y t o p r o m o t e . O n t h e o t h e r h a n d , l a c k o f e d u c a t i o n a b o u t h a n d w a s h i n g w i t h s c a p n o t o n l y i n c r e a s e s t h e r i s k o f d i s e a s e s a m o n g c h i l d r e n / p e o p l e b u t a l s o i n c r e a s e s t h e n u m b e r o f d e a t h s w h i c h i s o c c u r r i n g b e c a u s e o f l e s s k n o w l e d g e a b o u t h a n d w a s h i n g . A c u t e r e s p i r a t o r y i n f e c t i o n s l i k e p n e u m o n i a a r e t h e l e a d i n g c a u s e s o f c h i l d d e a t h . 2 / 1 0 E v i d e n c e s u g g e s t s t h a t b e t t e r h y g i e n e p r a c t i c e s l i k e w a s h i n g h a n d s w i t h s o a p a f t e r d e f e c a t i o n a n d a f t e r e a t i n g c o u l d c u t t h e i n f e c t i o n b y a b o u t 2 5 p e r c e n t . I t s e e m s p r e t t y s i m p l e a s t e p t o m a k e s u c h a b i g c h a n g e i n t h e l i v e s o f t h e p e o p l e . T h e b e s t t i m e t o g e t a c c u s t o m e d t o t h i s h a b i t i s d u r i n g c h i l d h o o d . a . T o b r e a k d o w n g r e a s e a n d d i r t f o r m t h e h a n d s , o n e s h o u l d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b . T h e a d v a n t a g e o f w a s h i n g h a n d s w i t h s o a p i s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c . T h e c h e a p e s t w a y t o p r e v e n t d i a r r h o e a l d i s e a s e i s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d . F o r b e t t e r h y g i e n e p r a c t i c e s , w e s h o u l d w a s h h a n d s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e . T h e l e a d i n g c a u s e s o f c h i l d d e a t h a r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f . H o w c a n t h e r i s k o f d i s c a s e s a n d d e a t h s a m o n g c h i l d r e n b e r e d u c e d ? g . W h i c h i s t h e b e s t t i m e t o i n c u l c a t e t h i s h a b i t ? h . T h e w o r d m e a n s t h e s a m e a s ' c a u s e t o p a s s o n f r o m o n e p l a c e , p e r s o n o r t h i n g t o a n o t h e r ' i s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( p a r a 1 ) 2 . R e a d t h e p a s s a g e g i v e n b e l o w c a r e f u l l y : 1 . I t h a p p e n s t o u s a l l , h o w e v e r h a r d w e m a y t r y t o d e l a y t h e p r o c e s s . W e g r o w o l d . C o s m e t i c s u r g e r y m a y r e m o v e w r i n k l e s , s k i n w h i c h h a s s u g g e s t e d m a y b e t i g h t e n e d b y m e a n s o f a f a c e l i f t a n d a h a i r d r e s s e r m a y d y e g r e y h a i r a m o r e y o u t h f u l c o l o u r , b u t w e c a n n o t r e m a i n y o u n g f o r e v e r . A d v a n c e s i n m e d i c i n e h a v e m a d e i t p o s s i b l e f o r m o r e p e o p l e t o s t a y a l i v e l o n g e r . 2 . A g e b e i n g s i n t e l l i g e n c e , e x p e r i e n c e , w i s d o m a n d b e a u t y . S o w h y a r e w e s o s c a r e d o f i t ? T h e t r o u b l e i s t h a t m a n y o f u s f i n d i t i m p o s s i b l e t o r e l a t e t o t h e s e w o r r y i n g f a c t s , u n a b l e t o f a c e t h e r e a l i t y t h a t e v e r y d a y w e i n c h e v e r c l o s e r t o o u r o w n d o t a g e . O u r o l d e r g e n e r a t i o n s e x p e r i e n c e d t h e m a j o r i t y o f t h e m o s t t u m u l t u o u s c e n t u r y i n h u m a n h i s t o r y a n d y e t a t b e s t w e i n f a n t i l i s e , a t w o r s t o u t r i g h t i g n o r e t h e m . 3 . H o w e v e r , w h a t i s i m p o r t a n t i s t h e q u a l i t y o f l i f e . S o m e p e o p l e a r e l u c k y t o b e t a k e n c a r e o f a t h o m e w h e r e a s o t h e r s m a y h a v e t o m o v e t o r e s i d e n t i a l h o m e s . T h e w o r s t p a t o f a g e i n g t h a t o f t e n t h e m i n d b e c o m e s l e s s a l e r t . A s p e o p l e g r o w o l d e r t h e y e x p e r i e n c e s h o r t - t e r m m e m o r y . L a t e r , s o m e m a y s u f f e r f r o m d e m e n t i a , o f t e n i n t h e f o r m o f A l z h e i m e r ' s d i s e a s e . 4 . B y n o m e a n s a r e a l l p e o p l e i n t h i s c a t e g o r y . M a n y s e n i o r c i t i z e n s a r e i n t h e p o s s e s s i o n o f a l l t h e i r f a c u l t i e s a n d s e e r e t i r e m e n t a s a t i m e o f f r e e d o m . N o t o n l y t h a t i f t h e y h a v e a g e n e r o u s r e t i r e m e n t p e n s i o n , t h e y a r e l i k e l y t o b e q u i t e w e l l - o f f w i t h m o n e y t o b e s p e n t o n a h o l i d a y a n d o t h e r l u x u r i e s . B e c a u s e o f t h i s , b o t h b u s i n e s s e s a n d 3 / 1 0 g o v e r n m e n t h a v e a n e w r e s p e c t a n d g o v e r n m e n t h a v e a n e w r e s p e c t f o r w h a t i s k n o w n a s g r e y p o w e r . B y n o m e a n s , h o w e v e r , d o e s e v e r y o n e t r e a t t h e e l d e r l y w i t h g r e a t r e s p e c t . 5 . T h e r e a r e s o m e c u l t u r e s w h i c h a r e n o t e d f o r t h e g r e a t r e s p e c t w i t h w h i c h t h e y t r e a t o l d p e o p l e , b u t m a n y p e o p l e r e g a r d t h e o l d a s h a v i n g a v e r y l o w s t a t u s i n s o c i e t y a n d t r e a t t h e m a c c o r d i n g l y . 2 . 1 . B a s e d u p o n y o u r r e a d i n g o f t h e a b o v e p a s s a g e , a n s w e r t h e f o l l o w i n g q u e s t i o n s : ( 2 X 4 = 8 ) a . W h a t d o e s t h e w r i t e r i m p l y b y s a y i n g ' s o m e p e o p l e a r e l u c k y ' ? b . W h y d o w e h a v e s u c h a n a v e r s i o n t o a g e i n g ? c . W h a t i s m e a n t b y ' G r e y P o w e r ' ? d . W h y i s r e t i r e m e n t c o n s i d e r e d a t i m e o f f r e e d o m ? 2 . 2 . A n s w e r t h e f o l l o w i n g q u e s t i o n s : a . W h i c h w o r d i n p a r a 4 m e a n s ' l i b e r a l ' ? b . W h i c h w o r d i n p a r a 4 m e a n s t h e s a m e a s ' w e a l t h y ' ? c . F i n d a w o r d i n p a r a 4 w h i c h m e a n s s i m i l a r t o ' i n c o m e ' . d . F i n d t h e w o r d o p p o s i t e t o ' p e a c e f u l ' . ( p a r a 2 ) S E C T I O N ' B ' : W R I T I N G & G R A M M A R ( 3 0 m a r k s ) 3 . T h e c l i m a t e t h r o u g h o u t t h e w o r l d i s c h a n g i n g . I t h a s a l r e a d y d i s t u r b e d w e a t h e r p a t t e r n s b y i n c r e a s i n g r a i n f a l l i n s o m e a r e a s a n d d e c r e a s i n g i t i n o t h e r s . T h e t e m p e r a t u r e i s i n c r e a s i n g d a y b y d a y . I t r e s u l t s a s f r e q u e n t h u r r i c a n e s , t o r n a d o e s , f l o o d s , t s u n a m i s , e t c . W r i t e a n a r t i c l e i n a b o u t 1 0 0 - 1 2 0 w o r d s f o r y o u r s c h o o l m a g a z i n e o n t h e t o p i c ' G l o b a l W a r m i n g : A T h r e a t t o t h e L i f e ' . ( 8 ) ( H i n t s : G l o b a l w a r m i n g ; R i s e i n a v g . t e m p e r a t u r e , M e l t i n g o f g l a c i e r s , D u e t o p o l l u t i o n & h u m a n a c t i v i t i e s ) 4 . Y o u r t e a c h e r h a s g i v e n y o u a f e w h i n t s t o w r i t e a s t o r y w i t h a s u i t a b l e t i t l e f o r t h e s c h o o l m a g a z i n e . U s i n g t h e s e h i n t s , d e v e l o p a s t o r y i n a b o u t 1 5 0 - 2 0 0 w o r d s : L a s t w e e k I w e n t t o t h e m a r k e t t o b u y s o m e b o o k s o n m y b i c y c l e . I p l a c e d m y b i c y c l e o u t s i d e t h e s h o p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( 1 2 ) 4 / 1 0 5 . C o m p l e t e t h e f o l l o w i n g p a s s a g e b y c h o o s i n g t h e m o s t a p p r o p r i a t e o p t i o n s f r o m t h e o n e s g i v e n b e l o w . W r i t e y o u r a n s w e r - s h e e t s a g a i n s t t h e c o r r e c t b l a n k n u m b e r . D o n o t c o p y t h e e n t i r e p a s s a g e : A l l t h e g r e a t m e n o f V e n i c e ( a ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a l l t h e D u k e ' s c o u r t . T h e D u k e ( b ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t h e c a s e , a p p e a l i n g t o S h y l o c k t o h a v e m e r c y u p o n t h e u n f o r t u n a t e m e r c h a n t , S h y l o c k ( c ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t h a t t h e l a w w a s o n h i s s i d e . ( 1 x 3 = 3 ) ( a ) ( i ) h a d g a t h e r e d , ( i i i ) g a t h e r e d ( i i ) w e r e g a t h e r e d , ( i v ) g a t h e r ( b ) ( i ) w a s o p e n i n g , ( i i i ) h a d o p e n e d ( i i ) o p e n e d , ( i v ) o p e n s ( c ) ( i ) w a s f e e l i n g , ( i i i ) f e l t , ( i v ) f e e l s ( i i ) h a d f e l t , ( i v ) f e e l s 6 . T h e f o l l o w i n g p a s s a g e h a s n o t b e e n e d i t e d . O n e w o r d i s m i s s i n g f r o m e a c h l i n e . W r i t e t h e m i s s i n g w o r d a l o n g w i t h t h e w o r d t h a t c o m e s b e f o r e i t a n d t h e w o r d t h a t c o m e s a f t e r i t i n y o u r a n s w e r - s h e e t . ( 1 x 4 = 4 ) b e f o r e m i s s i n g w o r d a f t e r M a k i n g a c a r t o o n a n a r t t h a t e . g . c a r t o o n i s a n r e q u i r e s a c o m b i n a t i o n h a r d w o r k , ( a ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t r a i n i n g a s e n s e o f h u m o u r . ( b ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C a r t o o n i s t s s a y t h e c a r t o o n s t h a t ( c ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . m a k e u s l a u g h m o s t a r e t i m e t a k i n g ( d ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . R e a r r a n g e t h e f o l l o w i n g w o r d s o r p h r a s e s i n t o m e a n i n g f u l s e n t e n c e s : ( 1 x 3 = 3 ) E . g . i s t h e n e g a t i v e o u t c o m e / o b e s i t y / c h a n g i n g l i f e s t y l e / s o c i o - e c o n o m i c s t a t u s / o f / i m p r o v i n g / a n d O b e s i t y i s t h e n e g a t i v e o u t c o m e o f o u r i m p r o v i n g s o c i o - e c o n o m i c s t a t u s a n d c h a n g i n g l i f e s t y l e s . a . m o r e / e v e r / t h a n / b e f o r e / u n h e a l t h y f o o d / m o r e / w e e a t / a n d / l e s s e r b . s u f f e r / p h y s i c a l / o b e s e c h i l d r e n / m e n t a l / a n d / p r o b l e m s / b o t h c . e a t i n g h a b i t s / s c h o o l s / h e a l t h y / m u s t p r o v i d e / t h a t p r o m o t e s / a n e n v i r o n m e n t . S E C T I O N ' C ' : L I T E R A T U R E & L O N G R E A D I N G T E X T 3 0 m a r k s ) 8 . R e a d o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g e x t r a c t s a n d a n s w e r t h e q u e s t i o n s t h a t f o l l o w : ( 1 x 4 = 4 ) H e r m o t h e r r e m e m b e r s n o t i c i n g s o m e t h i n g w a s w r o n g w h e n t h e e i g h t - y e a r o l d E v e l y n 5 / 1 0 w a s w a i t i n g t o p l a y t h e p i a n o . T h e y c a l l e d h e r n a m e a n d s h e d i d n ' t m o v e . a . W h a t w a s w r o n g w i t h E v e l y n ? b . W h o n o t i c e d s o m e t h i n g w r o n g w i t h E v e l y n ? c . H o w w a s t h e w r o n g n o t i c e d d . E x p l a i n t h i s l i n e : T h e y c a l l e d h e r n a m e a n d s h e d i d n ' t m o v e . ' S o t h e s w a l l o w p l u c k e d o u t t h e P r i n c e ' s e y e , a n d f l e w a w a y t o t h e y o u n g m a n ' s g a r r e t . I t w a s e a s y e n o u g h t o g e t i n , a s t h e r e w a s a h o l e i n t h e r o o f . T h r o u g h t h i s h e d a r t e d , a n d c a m e i n t o t h e r o o m . T h e y o u n g m a n h a d h i s h e a d b u r i e d i n h i s h a n d s , s o h e d i d n o t h e a r t h e f l u t t e r o f t h e b i r d ' s w i n g s , a n d w h e n h e l o o k e d u p h e f o u n d t h e b e a u t i f u l s a p p h i r e l y i n g o n t h e w i t h e r e d v i o l e t s . a . W h y d i d t h e s w a l l o w p l u c k t h e P r i n c e ' s e y e ? b . W h y c o u l d t h e y o u n g m a n n o t h e a r t h e f l u t t e r o f t h e b i r d ' s w i n g s ? c . W h a t d i d t h e y o u n g m a n f i n d a f t e r w a k i n g u p ? d . W h a t i s m e a n t b y t h e w o r d ' w i t h e r e d ' ? 9 . A n s w e r t h e f o l l o w i n g q u e s t i o n s i n a b o u t 3 0 - 4 0 w o r d s : ( 8 ) a . W h o d e c i d e d t o i m p r o v e o n t h e q u a l i t y o f t h e ' P u n g i ' ? D i d h e s u c c e e d i n h i s e n d e a v o u r ? b . W h a t p l e a s u r e d o e s o n e g a i n f r o m t h e r a i n f a l l i n g o n t h e r o o f ? c . W h e n t h e S w a l l o w d i e d , w h a t u n u s u a l t h i n g h a p p e n e d ? d . W h e n d o e s t h e d i s c i p l e r e m e m b e r t h e w o r d s o f h i s G u r u ? 1 0 . A n s w e r o n e o f t h e q u e s t i o n s i n a b o u t ( 1 0 0 - 1 5 0 ) w o r d s ? ( 8 ) A f e a r f u l s i t u a t i o n m a k e s u s l o s e o u r s e n s e s . E x p r e s s y o u r v i e w s w i t h r e f e r e n c e t o ' T h e S n a k e a n d t h e M i r r o r ' o n t h e d o c t o r ' s r e a c t i o n i n n o t m o r e t h a n 8 - 1 0 0 w o r d s . O R T h e s t o r y ' T h e L o s t C h i l d ' a t e v e r y s t e p t e a c h e s h u m a n b e i n g . H o w c a n y o u s a y s o ? W r i t e i n n o t m o r e t h a n 8 0 - 1 0 0 w o r d s w i t h r e f e r e n c e t o t h e l o s t c h i l d . 1 1 . A n s w e r o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g q u e s t i o n s i n a b o u t 1 0 0 - 1 2 0 w o r d s : ( 1 0 ) P e n d o w n t h e e n m i t y b e t w e e n t h e T r a m e c k s a n a n d S l a m e c k a n .Read More
FAQs on Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions)
| 1. What is the format of Class 9 English Sample Question Paper-16? |  |
Ans. The Class 9 English Sample Question Paper-16 has multiple-choice questions, fill in the blanks, and short answer questions.
| 2. How can I prepare for the Class 9 English exam using the Sample Question Paper-16? | |
Ans. You can use the Sample Question Paper-16 to assess your preparation level and work on your weak areas. Solve the paper within the given time limit to improve your time management skills.
| 3. What are some important topics to focus on for the Class 9 English exam? | |
Ans. Some important topics for the Class 9 English exam are grammar, comprehension, literature, and writing skills. It is important to have a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary to score well in the exam.
| 4. How can I improve my writing skills for the Class 9 English exam? | |
Ans. To improve your writing skills, practice writing essays, letters, and stories. Pay attention to grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Read good literature to improve your vocabulary and writing style.
| 5. Is it important to read the given article title for the Class 9 English exam? | |
Ans. Yes, it is important to read the given article title as it gives an idea of the topic and helps in understanding the questions. It is also important to read the article carefully to answer the comprehension questions.
Related Exams
About this Document
|
14.5K Views |
|
4.69/5 Rating |
|
Oct 25, 2024 Last updated |
Document Description: Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) for Class 9 2024 is part of Class 9 preparation. The notes and questions for Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) have been prepared according to the Class 9 exam syllabus. Information about Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) covers topics like and Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) Example, for Class 9 2024 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, notes, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions).
Introduction of Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) in English is available as part of
our Class 9 preparation & Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) in Hindi for Class 9
courses. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for Class 9
Exam by signing up for free. Class 9: Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions)
Description
Full syllabus notes, lecture & questions for Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) - Class 9 | Plus excerises question with solution to help you revise complete syllabus | Best notes, free PDF download
Information about Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions)
In this doc you can find the meaning of Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) defined & explained in the simplest way possible.
Besides explaining types of Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) theory,
EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) tests, examples and also practice Class 9 tests.
Download as PDF
|
Explore Courses for Class 9 exam
|
|
Signup for Free!
Signup to see your scores go up within 7 days! Learn & Practice with 1000+ FREE Notes, Videos & Tests.
Related Searches
shortcuts and tricks
,Free
,video lectures
,Sample Paper
,mock tests for examination
,Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions)
,Summary
,Exam
,study material
,Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions)
,Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions)
,Objective type Questions
,practice quizzes
,MCQs
,Viva Questions
,Semester Notes
,Previous Year Questions with Solutions
,ppt
,Extra Questions
,past year papers
,Important questions
;
Additional Information about Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) for Class 9 Preparation
Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) Free PDF Download
The Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) is an invaluable resource that delves deep into the core of the Class 9 exam.
These study notes are curated by experts and cover all the essential topics and concepts, making your preparation more efficient and effective.
With the help of these notes, you can grasp complex subjects quickly, revise important points easily,
and reinforce your understanding of key concepts. The study notes are presented in a concise and easy-to-understand manner,
allowing you to optimize your learning process. Whether you're looking for best-recommended books, sample papers, study material,
or toppers' notes, this PDF has got you covered. Download the Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) now and kickstart your journey towards success in the Class 9 exam.
Importance of Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions)
The importance of Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) cannot be overstated, especially for Class 9 aspirants.
This document holds the key to success in the Class 9 exam.
It offers a detailed understanding of the concept, providing invaluable insights into the topic.
By knowing the concepts well in advance, students can plan their preparation effectively.
Utilize this indispensable guide for a well-rounded preparation and achieve your desired results.
Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) Notes
Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) Notes offer in-depth insights into the specific topic to help you master it with ease.
This comprehensive document covers all aspects related to Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions).
It includes detailed information about the exam syllabus, recommended books, and study materials for a well-rounded preparation.
Practice papers and question papers enable you to assess your progress effectively.
Additionally, the paper analysis provides valuable tips for tackling the exam strategically.
Access to Toppers' notes gives you an edge in understanding complex concepts.
Whether you're a beginner or aiming for advanced proficiency, Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) Notes on EduRev are your ultimate resource for success.
Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) Class 9 Questions
The "Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) Class 9 Questions" guide is a valuable resource for all aspiring students preparing for the
Class 9 exam. It focuses on providing a wide range of practice questions to help students gauge
their understanding of the exam topics. These questions cover the entire syllabus, ensuring comprehensive preparation.
The guide includes previous years' question papers for students to familiarize themselves with the exam's format and difficulty level.
Additionally, it offers subject-specific question banks, allowing students to focus on weak areas and improve their performance.
Study Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) on the App
Students of Class 9 can study Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) alongwith tests & analysis from the EduRev app,
which will help them while preparing for their exam. Apart from the Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions),
students can also utilize the EduRev App for other study materials such as previous year question papers, syllabus, important questions, etc.
The EduRev App will make your learning easier as you can access it from anywhere you want.
The content of Class 9 English: Sample Question Paper- 16 (With Solutions) is prepared as per the latest Class 9 syllabus.
|
© EduRev
|
Education Revolution
|
Follow Us
|
Signup to see your scores
go up within 7 days!
Access 1000+ FREE Docs, Videos and Tests
Takes less than 10 seconds to signup