Mid Term Assignment

Subject – English
Class - IX

Maximum Marks: 80 Time Allowed: 3hours

General Instructions:

I. This paper is divided into three parts: A, Band C. All questions are compulsory.
II. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.
Read these instructions very carefully and follow them
III. Do not exceed the word limit while answering the questions.

PART A

Q1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow them:
(10)
1. There are various beliefs prevalent in the society as to what should be eaten
and what should not be eaten to keep healthy. If one has high blood pressure,
one is told to cut down on or stop consuming sodium. A new study from Boston
University reveals that low sodium does not actually cause low blood pressure.
A little salt is part of a healthy food plan. The study has shown that the people
with the lowest intake of sodium along with the ones who have the highest
intake of sodium have a greater risk of heart disease than the people in the
middle.
2. There is a theory that drinking milk post infancy is unnatural. It is true that
humans are the only species to drink milk as adults. Research shows that we
have genetically evolved to adapt to it. Milk products actually play an important
role in keeping us healthy. Dairy products are rich in whey, protein, linoleic acid
and calcium.
3. Fat in general is not a bad thing. The scientific community is still debating
the benefits of saturated fats. The other types of fats taken in moderation are
good for us. Plant-based fats such as monosaturated fats found in foods like
almonds, avocado and omega-3 fatty acids found in fish offer many healthy
benefits. These fats may reduce inflammation and improve the quality of
blood.
4. It may seem that diet products such as light salad dressing are healthier
choices to eat but often they are really not. Healthy food like this used to be
popular, but many of these products remove the fat and replace it with added
sugar. Large amounts of added sugar in the diet may be even more damaging
to health than excessive dietary fat.
5. A major study from CDC showed that people who consumed a lot of sugar were
more than twice likely to die from heart disease. If you opt for a higher food, check
the ingredients and food label to make sure that the fats have not been replaced with
added sugar. We must study the reports of various researches before adopting any
new mode of eating or food habit otherwise the result of the food plan may be
opposite of what is expected.
Q1. The reason why we should consume dairy products, is:
(a) they are rich in protein and calcium
(b) they are tasty and tempting.
(c) they are good for heart.
(d) they are not very expensive

Q2.Plant-based fats are good because they:

Q3.The word `prevalent’ in the first paragraph of the passage means:
Q4.What is more damaging to health than excessive dietary fat?

Q5.Monosaturated fats are found in food like:

Q6.The phrase ‘added sugar’ in the last paragraph refers to sugars added during
the:

(a) cooking of food (b) eating of food (c) processing of food (d)production of sucrose
Q7.What does the term ‘Eating something in moderation’ mean?
Q8.What does the first paragraph of the passage
suggest?
Q9.The passage focuses on the importance of……………..
Q10.Which type of people have a greater risk of
heart disease?

Q 2Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : (10)
1. Man suffers from a distorted complex. He always considers animals as inferior
beings only fit for exploitation. Man has been using domestic and wild animals
for his selfish ends. Many animal lovers joined together to form the ‘Society for
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals‘.
2. The society has been working for the well-being and welfare of animals for
many years. Its main aim is to change the attitude and thinking of people
towards animals. It is quite sad that animals continue to be ill-treated,tortured
and killed according to the whims of the people. About 15% of the people
entertain the belief that animals are man’s slaves. They use, misuse and
torture them accordingly. About 50% of the people exploit animals for selfish
ends.
Horses and oxen are used for transport, carrying loads and in agricultural
activities. Dogs, cats and many birds are domesticated for fun, entertainment
andconvenience. Wild animals like elephants, tigers, lions and deer are victims of
poaching and killing. Animals are forced to do acrobatic feats in circus shows.
 Unfortunately, about 35% of people don’t think about the animals at all. They are
totally indifferent to them.

3. The Government and the animal lovers must work together to bring a change
in the attitude of the people. Animals should not be killed and poached for fun,
furs or financial gains. They should be treated with kindness, care and
sympathy. Cruelty towards animals must be legally punished.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the following questions.

(i) In the line “… fit for exploitation”, the word `exploitation’ does not refer to:
(a) abuse (b) ill-treatment (c) oppression (d) utilization
(ii) Based on your understanding of the passage, choose the option that lists the
abuses of animals
(a)Used for transport (b)Used for carrying loads (c) Acrobatic feats in circus

(d)Domesticated for fun

(iii)For many years, `Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals‘ has been
working for:

(iv)For what activities do people use horses and oxen?

(v)It is very disappointing that animals are still_____

(vi) For fun, entertainment and convenience, man domesticates ______

(vii)Animals should not be used in circus to earn one’s livelihood. (True/False)

(viii)‘Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ aims to change the attitude of

man towards……….

(ix)What does the word ‘indifferent’ in para 3 mean?

(x)Which of these animals are victims of poaching and killing?
(a) Lions (b) Tigers (c) Elephants (d) All of these
PART B Writing and Grammar

Q3. Attempt ANY TEN of the following questions :- (10)

i)Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence.

My mother my clothes at this time.

(a) is washing (b) is washing (c)has washing (d)will be washing
ii.Rearrange to meaningful sentence:

it/plants/which/supports/food/provide/all living things/to/planet/on/this

iii. Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line.

However honest he , I do not trust him.

(a)is (b) may be (c) might be (d) could be

iv. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the
following line:

A little political thinkers think that liberty and equality can’t go together
Error Correction

v. Complete the given sentence, by filling in the blank with the correct option:
Many researchers how small business owners can be successful
beyond the initial few years in business.
(a) have studied (b) has studied (c). had studied (d) is studied

vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket.

Age and experience (bring) wisdom to man.

vii. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.

A teacher shall tell you that learning English is not an easy job. Use the given format
for your response.

Error Correction

viii. We prepare our lessons well before examination, (ought to, must)

ix. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the sentence.

The news I heard just now is so strange that you not believe it.
(a) will (b) could (c) might (d) None of these

x. There aren’t boys in the park. (some/any)

xi. Identify the error in the given description about Sachin Tendulkar and supply the
correction.
Sachin Tendulkar is the best cricketer in India. He has played for many than
twenty years for the Country. Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction
 Q4.Describe a memorable family gathering or celebration.
OR
Write a descriptive paragraph about your favourite cartoon character . (5)
Q5. Recently your parents allowed you to travel all alone to visit your cousins.
Write a diary entry about your experience.. (5)
OR
Write a short story in 200 – 250 words, with the help of the cues given below. Give
a suitable title to the story.
It was Mohini’s first day at the new school. She was feeling very nervous. She
stood in a corner and watched the students who were laughing and talking
excitedly. When she saw four senior students advancing towards her, she … … …

PART C-LITERATURE

Q6. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow:
And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow
Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings;
There midnight's all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow,
And evenings full of the linnet's wings.
(i) What will the poet have at Innisfree and how will he find it?
(ii) What is special about the noon at Innisfree?
(iii) What kind of evening will the poet have at Innisfree?
(iv) What kind of person is the poet?
(v) What is the significance of this stanza? (1X5=5)

OR
“A student of his once wanted him to head a shehnai school in the U.S.A., and
the student promised to recreate the atmosphere of Benaras by replicating the
temples there.

(i) Why did Bismillah Khan’s student want of him?

(ii) What did he promise to do?
(iii) What was Bismillah Khan’s reply?
(iv) What do you leam about him from this line?
(v) State one character trait of Bismillah Khan

Q7. And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden back

Oh, I kept the first for another day!

Yet knowing how way leads on to way,

I doubted it if I should ever come back

(i) Name the poem and the poet.
(ii) Which road does the poet choose?
 (iii) Mention one poetic device from the given lines.
(iv) Which word in the passage means “crushed”
(v) Why did the poet keep the first “for another day”?
OR
Wind, come softly.
Don't break the shutters of the windows.
Don't scatter the papers.
Don't throw down the books on the shelf.
There, look what you did-you threw them all down.
You tore the pages of the books.
You brought rain again.

(1X5=5)
(i) What does the poet ask the wind to do?
(ii) Which things does the poet ask the wind not to do?
(iii)What does the wind actually do?
(iv) Can the wind be asked to do or not to do a particular thing? Why?
(v) State one poetic device in this stanza.

Q8 Answer ANY FOUR questions in 40-50 words each: (4X3=12)

a. Where was the shehnai played traditionally? How did Bismillah Khan change it?

b. Which two important decisions were made by the writer in the Snake and the
Mirror?
c. How does the poet feel the rain in the poem ’Rain on the roof’?
d. How did Tommy and Margie react on seeing the ‘real’ book?
e. What did Evelyn do when she got to know about her hearing problem?

Q9. Answer ANY TWO questions in 40-50 words each: (2X3=6)

a Do you think Mahendra was fearful of ghosts? Give reasons for

your answer.
b. Why did the boy start crying in the story ‘the lost child’?
c What efforts did the grandfather make to take Toto by train.?

Q10. Evelyn Glennie’s deafness was more than compensated by other parts of her
body so far as the music was concerned. Discuss. (100-120 words) (6)

OR

Einstein wrote two letters – to President Roosevelt and the United Nations. Did his
letters have the desired impact? Justify your answer.
Q11. What is the role of the guru (teacher) in our life? Comment with reference to the
story `In the Kingdom of Fools’. (100-120 words) (6)
OR

Storytelling is an art. Comment with reference to the story `Iswaran the Storyteller’.