ASHOKA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, BAHADURGARH

FINAL TERM EXAMINATION (2024-25)

CLASS-IX
Time: 3 Hours. SUBJECT- ENGLISH M.M:
NAME-
80 ROLL NO.

General Instructions: This Question paper contains THREE sections- READING, GRAMMAR &
WRITING and LITERATURE. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section A
Reading Skills (20 Marks)

Question 1. Read the text given below: [10]

1.Held every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity
for Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the richness of the world's cultures, but
also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable
development.
2.A recent international emergency has proved the intrinsic value of the cultural and creative
sector at generating social cohesion, educational resource or personal well-being in times of
crisis. It has also underscored the sector's potential to generate economic growth, something
which is too often underestimated.
3.With the adoption in September 2015 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by the
 United Nations, and the resolution on Culture and Sustainable Development adopted by the UN
General Assembly in December 2015, the message of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for
Dialogue and Development is more important than ever. The 17 Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) can best be achieved by drawing upon the creative potential of the world's
diverse cultures and engaging in continuous dialogue to ensure that all members of society
benefit from sustainable development.
4.Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and
development. Cultural diversity is a driving force of development, not only with respect to
economic growth, but also as a means of leading a more fulfilling intellectual, emotional,
moral and spiritual life. This is captured in the culture conventions, which provide a solid basis
for the promotion of cultural diversity. Cultural diversity is thus an asset that is indispensable
for poverty reduction and the achievement of sustainable development.
5.At the same time, acceptance and recognition of cultural diversity in particular through
innovative use of media and Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) are
conducive to dialogue among civilizations and cultures, respect and mutual understanding.
6.In 2001, UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity. Next, in December
2002, the UN General Assembly, in its resolution 57/249, declared May 21 to be the World Day
for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, and in 2015, the Second Committee of
the UN General
Assembly unanimously adopted the resolution on Culture and Sustainable
Development, affirming culture's contribution to the three dimensions of
sustainable development, acknowledging further the natural and cultural diversity
of the world, and recognizing that cultures and civilizations can contribute to, and
are crucial enablers of, sustainable development.
7.The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural
diversity and to achieve the goals of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion
of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions adopted on 20 October 2005.
Answer the following questions based on the above passage: (10)
i. Based on the reading and understanding of the above passage, list 2 points to
describe the purpose of UNESCO leading the celebration of World Day for Cultural
Diversity for Dialogue and Development. (1)
(a)________
(b)________
ii. Select the option that corresponds to the meaning of the following sentence from para
2.
The recent international emergency has proved the intrinsic value of the cultural
and creative sector at generating social cohesion, educational resource or
personal well-being in times of crisis. (1)
A.the real worth of cultural sector at generating social cohesion during pandemics
B.the real worth of creative sector at undermining the social cohesion during an international
emergency
C.questioning the real worth of creative sector at generating education resource during an
international emergency
D.highlighting the real worth of cultural and creative sector at generating social cohesion and
educational resource during an international emergency
iii. Based on your reading of the passage, examine in about 40 words how
Sustainable Development Goals can be achieved. (2)
iv. What is the tone of the writer in the given line from paragraph 4? Rationalise your
response in about 40 words : (2)
"Cultural diversity is an asset."
 v. The phrase 'bridging the gap' in paragraph (4) refers to : (1)
A.widening the differences
B.connecting two desparate ideas
C.supporting the bridging
D.filling in the space between two connected things
vi. In sets a-e below, identify two sets of synonyms. (1)
a.richness and poverty
b.intellectual and moral
c.reduction and promotion
d.essential and intrinsic
e.urgent and crucial Options:
A. a and
c B. b
and e
C.d and e
D.b and d
vii. Complete the sentence appropriately : (1)
The Second Committee of UN General Assembly in 2015 adopted ________.
viii.Complete the following sentence : (1)
________ is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development.

Question 2. ` Read the passage given below: [10]

1.Increasing traffic congestion every year is causing increasing air pollution, wasting time and
productivity and diverse respiratory diseases. Moreover, the cost of solving or reducing traffic
congestion is enormous. However, neglecting the traffic jam problem would increase the social
problems among citizens.
2.The number of vehicles has increased considerably in the city in the past five years. Due to this
increase, the city roads witness frequent traffic congestions, but above all, the vehicles
emitting pollutants are affecting the environment adversely.
3.The Capital’s vehicular population saw an addition of more than five lakh vehicles last year,
registering an increase of over 4%, according to the Delhi Economic Survey 2020-21.
4.In spite of the largest road network, through metro and bus services in major cities the
transport system is not being able to keep pace with the growing demand. Consequently, more
and more people use their private vehicles, leading to increased congestion on the roads. In
spite of these challenges people in India prefer road travel over air and other means of travel.
Citizens of Delhi/NCR have, time and again, pondered over the possibilities of how to reduce
the traffic congestion in the city, especially during the peak hours. People should use public
transport, the government must increase the facilities of public transport, people should avoid
the unnecessary collection of vehicles and should use carpool and vehicle sharing.
5.What is required is proper implementation of corrective measures by citizens to get an
organized traffic management system.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below: (10)
i. Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1.
Reducing traffic congestion is not easy. (1)
ii. Select the appropriate option to complete the following sentence. The reasons for
 increased traffic congestion are ________. (1)
1.use of private vehicles
2.increase in demand for cars
3.inability to keep pace with population control
4.travelling by public transport
5.emission of pollutants
a.4, 5
b.1, 5
c.1, 2
d.2, 3
iii. Analyze the status of traffic between the years 2019-2022. (2)

What is required to get an organized traffic management system?

iv. Give the reasons for increase in vehicular congestion. (2)
v. Complete the following analogy correctly with a word / phrase from the paragraph 5.
organized : chaotic : : lowest : _______ Clue : Just as organized is an antonym of
chaotic, lowest is an antonym of _______. (1)
vi. The vehicles emit pollutants which affect _______ badly (1)
vii.Complete the following sentence. Use of public transport will reduce________. (1)
viii.Select the appropriate option to complete the following sentence. The reasons for increased
traffic congestion are ________. (1)
1.start car pooling
2.add electric buses
3.increase in public modes of transport
4.increase car collection points
5.increase taxation
a.1, 4, 5
b.3, 5
c.2, 3, 4
d.1, 3

Section B
Writing Skills & Grammar (20 Marks)

Grammar (10 Marks)

Question 3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed [10]
(i)Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter:
I have just ________ (appear) for my senior secondary board examination and am
interested in pursuing a course in Visual Communication. [1]

(ii)Identify the error and supply the correction, for the following: [1]

Delhi Government
COVID-19 FAMILY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME
An assistance of ₹50,000/- will be given to all family living in Delhi on each death of
any family member due to COVID-19, whether or not they were
earning members.

Use the given format for your response.

error correction

(i)Raman shared some information with Seema. Report Seema's question. Can you solve the sum? [1]

(ii)Elvis went to a shop to mend his watch. The watchmaker asked a few questions related to the watch.
Report his question. Did you buy this Swiss watch at my place? [1]

(iii)The report concludes sadly that ________ students have ________ knowledge of nuclear physics. [1]

a)Very few/some b)every/no

c)none/any d)Both/whole

(i)Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from the
headline of a news report: [1]
TWO CHILD DIE AFTER MASSIVE FIRE BREAKS OUT IN TIRUPATI
Option no. Error Correction

A child children

B die dies

C breaks break

D in at
(ii)Are we ________ to feed the animals in this zoo? [1]

a) can b) might
c) allowed to d) may

(iii)She ________ me at the meetings only on Sundays as a child. [1]

a)saw b)had seen

c)was seeing d)is seeing

(iv)Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete a line from an article on depression.
No one ________ make you feel inferior without your consent. [1]
 a)could b)can

c)will d)may

(i)Complete the line from a self-awareness song, by filling the blank with the correct option. [1]
An angel writing in a book of gold:
Exceeding peace ________ Ben Adhem bold,
And to the presence in the room he said,
"What writest thou" - The vision ________ is head,
i. makes,raise
ii. had made,
raised
iii. had made,
raise
iv. makes, raised

(ii)Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option. Summer is an ideal time to
take a hike, especially if you ________ the opportunity to explore one of our country's many state
and national parks. [1]

a)are having b)has

c)have d)will have

(iii)Neither the shoes nor the bag _________ the dress. [1]

a)match b)matches

c)matched d)matching

Writing(10 Marks)

4.Write a descriptive paragraph on "My Grandmother". [5]

OR
Your school recently celebrated its Sports Day. Give a brief account of celebrations. [5]
5.A few days ago you went to Chandigarh with your family members and visited Rose Garden. You
were so enchanted with the beautiful roses of different species that you decided to write it as a
diary entry. Write a diary
entry.

OR

Write a story in 150-200 words based on the given clues. [5]

A poor lady at a traffic red light had a doctor's prescription. She wanted..........................

Section C
Literature Textbook and Supplementary Reading Text (40 Marks)
 6. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two given. [5]

(i)Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: [5]
Next he saw the pseudo-teacher seat himself on a log and become lost in
thought with his red cheeks resting on his fists. The woman flung down an axe
at his feet, spat angrily, and, judging from the expression of her lips, began to
scold him. The beggar irresolutely pulled a billet of wood towards him, set it up
between his feet, and tapped it feebly with the axe. The billet wavered and fell
down. The beggar again pulled it to him, blew on his freezing hands, and tapped
it with his axe cautiously, as if afraid of hitting his overshoe or of cutting off his
finger; the stick of wood again fell to the ground.
i. Which of the following is NOT a description of the beggar's actions in the story?
(1)
A.The beggar becomes lost in thought with his red cheeks resting on his fists.
B.The beggar pulls a billet of wood towards him and sets it up between his feet.
C.The beggar taps the billet of wood with the axe cautiously.
D.The beggar angrily flung axe at women’s feet and scolded the woman.
ii.How does the beggar attempt to chop wood, and what does his approach reveal about his skill
and confidence in doing the task? (2)
iii.Read the following descriptions (a)-(c) and identify which one correctly corresponds to the
extract: (1)
a.The beggar skillfully and confidently chopped the wood, impressing the woman with his efficiency.
b.The beggar struggled to cut the wood properly, displaying hesitancy and caution in his actions.
c.The beggar refused to help the woman with the wood, leading to an argument between them.
iv.As the advocate Sergei, observing this scene from a distance, what assumptions could you
make about the beggar's woodworking abilities and the interaction with the woman? (1)

(ii)Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. [5]
I took off my black coat, white shirt and not-so-white vest and hung them up. I
opened the two windows in the room. It was an outer room with one wall facing
the open yard. It had a tiled roof with long supporting gables that rested on the
beam over the wall. There was no ceiling. There was regular traffic of rats to and
from the beam. I made my bed and pulled it close to the wall. I lay down but I
could not sleep. I got up and went out to the veranda for a little air, but the wind
god seemed to have taken time off. I went back into the room and sat down on
the chair. I opened the box beneath the table and took out a book, the Materia
Medica. I opened it at the table on which stood the lamp and a large mirror; a
small comb lay beside the mirror.
a. What item from the room does the narrator NOT interact/engage with during this
passage? (1)
a.The lamp
b.The mirror
c.The book (Materia Medica)
d.The veranda
b.Why does the narrator describe the wind god as having "taken time off" when he goes out to
the veranda for air? Answer in about 40 words. (2)
c.If an actor were to enact this extract, what aspects of his performance should he pay
 attention to while modulating his voice to convey the character's feelings and surroundings
effectively? (1)
d.Which phrase would correctly substitute 'made my bed', in the given sentence from the
extract.
I made my bed and pulled it close to the wall. (1)
7. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two given.

(i)Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. [5]
Then took the other, just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear,
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same
a.Other refers to ________ in the given lines. (1)
b.Identify the poetic device used in the line, Because it was grassy and wanted wear. (1)
i. Metaphor
ii. Simile iii. Irony
iv.Alliteration
c.Why did the second road present a better claim than the first? Describe in 40 words. (2)
d.What does the phrase wanted wear suggest about the second path? (1)

(ii)Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. [5]
No motion has she now, no force
She neither hears nor sees,
Rolled round in earth's diurnal course
With rocks and stones and trees.
a.She has become motionless and without force for she is ________. (1)
b.How would you describe the emotional state of the poet? Explain in 40 words. (2)
c.Explain, 'she neither hears nor sees'? (1)

d.What is the literal meaning of the phrase, Earth's diurnal course? (1)
i. revolution ii. high tides iii. rotation
iv.earthquakes

8.Answer ANY FOUR of the following five questions, in about 40-50 words [12]

(i) Why was Einstein’s mother against his marriage with Mileva? [3]

(ii)What is the cloud’s birthplace? How does it go upward to heaven? Write you answer in the context of
poem Rain on the Roof. [3]

(iii)Once you decide to change the system, such problems have to be confronted. Who spoke these
sentences and to whom? Write your answer in the context of 'My Childhood'. [3]

(iv)How does the author describe the fight that breaks out between the two monkeys around the temple
of Pashupatinath? [3]

(v)What means of transportation are used in the Northland and why? [3]
9.Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 40-50 words. [6]

(i)How did Sue try to revive Johnsy’s interest in things around her? [3]

(ii)Why did the narrator’s mother rush back into the house again? Write your answer in the context of the
lesson A House is Not a Home. [3]

(iii)What sets Ishwaran apart from other domestic helps? [3]

10.Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words [6]

(i)How is Evelyn Glennie helping others with her popularity and skill? [6]

(ii)What did Santosh tell her parents regarding her marriage? Write your answer in [6] the context of
Reach for the Top.

11.Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words. [6]

(i)What was foolish about the king’s trial of the merchant? [6]

(ii)What were the things that the boy wanted to possess when he was with his parents? Write your
answer in the context of The Lost Child. [6]