English Chap 1 and 2 Test 9th Class KPK
English Chap 1 and 2 Test 9th Class KPK
English Chap 1 and 2 Test 9th Class KPK
SECTION-B
1. Attempt the following short questions. Each question carries equal marks.
2. Read the following passage carefully and answer any FIVE questions including Question
No.(i) appended to it.
The Blue Masjid reflects the architectural style of both the Ottoman masjid and Byzentine church.
Hagia Sofia, a masjid, one of the wonders of the Muslim architecture, was also kept in view as a
model. The Blue Masjid even today is considered to be unmatched in splendour, majesty and
size. The masjid has a spacious forecourt surrounded by a continuous vaulted arcade. It has
ablution facilities on both the sides. In the center, there is a fountain which is rather small in
contrast with the magnitude of the courtyard. A heavy iron chain is hung at the upper part of the
court entrance at the western side. This side was meant for the Sultan alone. The chain was put
there so the Sultan had to lower his head every time he entered the court. It was the symbolic
gesture to ensure the humility of the ruler in the face of the divine power. The interior of the
masjid at the lower end is lined with more than 20,000 hand-made ceramic tiles in more than 50
different tulip designs. At the gallery level, the design becomes flamboyant with representation of
flowers, fruit and cypresses. The upper part of the interior is adorned with blue paint. More than
200 stained glass windows with intricate designs allow natural light to brighten up its interior and
the chandeliers further illuminate it with their glow. The decorations include A‟yat from the Holy
Quran. The floors are covered with carpets. The most important element in the interior of the
masjid is the mehrab, which is made of finely carved marble. To the right of mehrab, is a richly
decorated pulpit. The masjid is so designed that even when it is most crowded, everyone in the
masjid can listen and look at the Imam.
QUESTIONS:
i. Write down the summary of the passage. Also suggest a suitable title.
ii. Explain in your own words the architectural style of the Blue Masjid.
iii. Why is a heavy iron chain hung at the upper part of the entrance of the Masjid?
iv. How is the interior of the Masjid decorated?
v. What is the most important element of the masjid and what is it meant for?
vi. What impression of the Blue Masjid do you have from the passage?
vii. Write meanings of the underlined words.
3. Read the stanza carefully and answer the questions given at the end.
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o’er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze
The waves beside them danced: but they
Outdid the sparkling waves in glee;
A poet could not be gay,
In such a jocund company;
I gazed-and gazed-but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought
SECTION-C