SAINI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

ANNUAL EXAMINATION
SET - B
2024-25

Maximum MarkS: 80
SUBJECT: ENGLISH
Time Allowed: 3 HOURS
GRADE: IX

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

" All questions are compulsory.

The intended marks for the sections are given in brackets ().
" Read the question paper carefully.

SECTIONA: READING
(20MARKS)
1. Read the following passage carefully andchoose the correct option: (10x1=10marks)
and what should not be eaten to
1.There are various beliefs in the society as to what should be eaten
sodium. A new study from
keep healthy. If one has high one is told to cut down on or stop consuming pressure. A little salt is part
Boston Uníversity reveals that low sodium does not actually cause low blood
intake of sodium along with
of a healthy food plan. The study has shown that the people withrisktheoflowest
heart disease than the people in the
the ones who have the highest intake of sodium have a greater
middle.

the only species to

2.There is a theory that drinking post infancy is unnatural. It is true that humans are products actually
to it. Milk
drink milk as adults. Research shows that we have genetically evolved to adapt acid and
play an important role in keeping us healthy. Dairy products are rich in whey, protein, linoleic
calcium.

The other
3.Fat in general is not a bad thing. The community is still debating the benefits of saturated fats.
fats found in
types of fats taken in moderation are good for us. Plant-based fats such as mono-saturated
foods like almonds, avocado and omega-3 fatty acids found in fish offer many health 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

itreally
with not.
addedHealthy
sugar.food likeamounts
Large this usedoftoadded
be popular,
sugar inbut
themany
diet of
maythese products
be even moreremove thetofathealth
damaging and replace
than
excessive dietary fat. Amajor study from CDCshowed that people who consumed a lot of sugar were more
than twice likely to die from heart disease. Ifyou opt for ahigher 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.

L. Based on your understanding ofthepassage, answer any ten of the following questions:

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 () 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.

() Which type of people have a greater risk of disease?

1.People with no intake of salt.

2.People with the lowest intake of salt.

3.People with moderate intake of salt.

4.People with the highest intake of salt.

5.People who have multiple complications.

(a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and3 (c) 4 and5 (d) 2 and 4

(ii) Plant-based fats are good because they:

(a) improve the quality of blood. (b) improve appetite. (c) strengthen mind and body. (d) improve
heart beats.

(iv) The word 'unnatural' in the second paragraph of the passage means:

(a) most uncommon. (b) unusual () prevalent (d) important

excessive dietary fat?

(v) What is more damaging to health than

(b) No sugar intake. (c) Eating saturated fat

(a) A lot of added sugar in the diet. (d) No fat intake.
frequently.

in food like:
(vi) Mono-saturated fats are found

1.milk products

2.sugar

3.almonds

1.1 4.oil

5.Avocado

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 (a) 1and 4 (b) 3 and 5 (c) 2 and 4 (d) 2 and3

(vii) The phrase 'added sugar in the last paragraph

refers to sugars added during the:
(a) cooking of food. (b) eating food. (c) processing of food. (d) production of sucrose.
(vin) What does the term 'Eating something in
moderation' mean?
(a) to avoId eating something excessively. (b) to intake excessively (c) to eat in time
something frequently (d) to eat

(ix) Give the synonym of the term 'adverse' from paragraph 4.

(x) Give the antonym of'extremism' from paragraph 3.

(xi) The passage focuses on the importance of

(xii) The first paragraph of the passage suggests

2. Read thefollowing passage carefully and answer the questions that follows: (10x1=1O)

1. Though the Covid-19 situation seems to be under control and the overall positivity rate has remained
between 0.08% and 0.12% in the past one-week, New Delhi has reported the highest positivity rate of
0.29% among all 11 districts. While North West and South West have reported a positivity rate of 0.21%
and 0.19%, respectively, all other districts have comparatively lower numbers. North East district has nil
cases and a zero-positivity rate. While there is no clear indication of Covid-19 cases rising again in the
capital, the numbers are rising in some parts of the country. Delhi also needs to be on alert because the
recent highest positivity rate of 0.12% (85 new cases) over the past 24 days was reported on 1st August,
2021.

2. Accordíng to the district-wise performance report, on July 31 Central district reported six cases with a
positivity rate of 0.09%, East had five cases and 0.08% positivity rate, New Delhi 19 cases and 0.29%,
North seven cases and 0.13%, North West 12 cases and 0.21%, Shahdara two cases and 0.03%, South four
cases and 0.06%, South East seven cases and 0.11%, South West 15 cases and 0.19% and West nine cases
and 0.12% positivity rate. All districts are conducting 4,000 to 6,000 tests every day, a majority of them
being RT-PCR.
3. Ahealth department official said the positivity rate was far lower than the target of 5% that the districts
were supposed to maintain. "It's difficult to pinpoint the reasons behind some districts reporting a higher
positivity rate than others. Only experts can highlight the causes after a detailed analysis," added the
official.

4. Officials from the districts reporting higher positivity rates said they were conducting a maximum
number of tests in places like containment zones, slums, middle-class areas and villages. Agovernment
hospital doctor involved in Covid-19 management said, "If more tests are conducted in containment zones
and adjoining clusters and among the contacts of Covid-positive people, then the positivity rate islikely to
be slightly higher. More tests in super-spreader areas also pushes up the positivity rate. It has been
observed that moretests conducted in slums and under privileged areas throw up alower positivity rate.
That is why it is suggested to use mixed locations for carrying out the tests."
(Source: Times of India)
LBased on the readingofthe above passage. choosethe correctanswers: (ANY TEN)
() "Though the Covid-19 situation seems to be under control..." It reveals that the writer:
a is certain and confident about the Covid-19 situation in Delhi.
(b is overconfident about his knowledge about Covid-19.

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 (c) complains about the Covid-19 situation in Delhi.
(d) is not certain and confident about the Covid-19 situation in Delhi.

iasassti
szssih "Delhi also needs to be on alert"What should Delhiites do for being alert?
They should remain in home as much as possible.
b They should wear mask whenever they go out of their home.
They should wash their hands with soap and water and apply sanitizer on their hands
frequently
All of the above.

Officials were conducting a maximum number of tests in places like containment zones, sluns,
middle-class areas and villages. It reveals that the officials
a thought that the posh areas hardly had positive cases.
(b thought that these areas were likely to have more positive cases.
thought that being the poor the people of these areas might have very weak immunity.
hesitated to conduct tests in posh areas.
(iv) Based on the graphical chart in the passage, choose the option that correctly depicts the number
of positive cases in North West Delhi and West Delhi.

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D North West Delhi D North West Deihi
EWest Delhi West Delhi
(1) (2

D North West Delhi D North West Delhi

West Delhi West Delhi
(3 (4)

(a Option (1)
(b) Option (2)
(C) Option (3)
(d Option (4)
(V) Which of the following actions of people plays the most important role in controlling and
preventing the spread of Covid-19 cases?
a Avoiding people to people contact as much as possible.
(b) Eating healthy food.
Washing hands with soap and water frequently.
(d) Doing physical exercise to boost immunity
(vi) In the line "If more tests are conducted in containment zones and adjoing clusters ." Here the
'adjoining clusters' refers to:
(a areas which have Covid-19 positive cases.
(b) the villages nearbya village which has Covid-19 positive case(s).
(C) the areas nearby an area which has Covid-19 positive case(s).
the buildings in which there is a person with Covid-19 positive.
(vii) Pick the option that lists the statements that are NOT TRUE according to the passage.
1 There are 10 districts in Delhi
2. Though Covid-19 situation in Delhi is under control, yet we must follow Covid-19 protocols
strictly
3. Shahdara has the least Covid-19 positive cases.
4 The containment zones may have higher positivity rate.
5 People need to be very alert while travelling in metro train and other modes of transport
(a) 1&3

(b) 2&5

() 3&4
(d) 1&4

(vii) Delhi Metro follows Covid-19 protocols offhandedly. (True/False)

'Mixed locations' includes the areas living people with income.
(ix)
(x) What does the term 'containment zones' refer to?
(xi) Give the synonym of the term 'bordering' from para 4.
(xi) Give the antonym of 'disadvantaged' from para 4.

SECTIONB: Grammarand
Writing Skill(20MARKS)
(ATTEMPT ANY 10) (10x 1=10)
3. Do as directed:
() ldentify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
Use the given format for your response.
Error- Correction

No news these days are good news.

() Report the given dialogue:
Gautam: Raj, where were you yesterday?
correct option.
(iii) Complete the given narrative by filling the blank with
out of the car, Mr. Saran. Do you realise you
at over 90 mph?
Please step
(c) had been driving (d) had driven
(a) were driving (b) have driven
dialogue.
(iv) Select the correct option to complete the narration of the
Rahul asked Sukrit that Ranjit had met with an accident and was in the
hospital.
Sukrit expressed his ignorance and enquired ifhe was badly hurt.
(a) if he knew (b) ifhe knows (c) ifhe had known (d) ifhe will
know
(v) Fill in the blank with a suitable word:
Nowadays, many rabbits in their burrows in the lake area.
(vi) Rearrange the words to make a meaningful sentence:
society/ is/ discipline/of/foundation/the very
(vii) Write the missing word:
Use the given format:
Before- Word- After
Walking very beneficial to us.

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 (viii) Report the dialogue in indirect speech:
Employer: Why did you leave your previous job?
Applicant: They didn't meet my requirement.
An applicant went for an interview. The employer asked him (a) The applicant replied that (b)

(ix) Rearrange the words to make a meaningful sentence:

one of/ friends/a/best/good/our/is/book
(x) Write the missing word:
Use the given format:
Before- Word- After
There several reasons for headache.
(xi) Find out the error in the given sentence:
Use the given format:
Error- Correction
More of the fun and excitement in our life comes from the use of our senses.
(xii) Fill in the blank with a suitable word:
Working in a team really a healer and a stress buster.
(xii) Write the missing word:
Use the given format:
Before- Word- After
Two hundred seamstresses employed to make shirts.
(xiv) Rearrange the words to make a meaningful sentence:
love/ of others/ good manners/ and/ win the/ respect

below in
4. (a) Write a descriptive paragraph about your hometown, Shimla. Take the information given(1x5=5)
the input.

Shimla- northern part of India- oak trees and green lawn- hills covered in pine trees- streets thronged with
or jogging- secure
people- snowy winters- smell of wood burning in fireplaces- in summer- people walking
and comfortable- visit Shimla once a year- feel nostalgic

OR

(1x5=5)
(b) Writea descriptive paragraph based on the personality shown in the picture given below:

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5. (a) You recently
visited the 24th Crafts
place. Using the hints, make a diary entry ofMela organised in your city. It was Mini India assembled at one
what you saw and experienced there.
(1x5=5)

Hints: More than 20 states of India represented

countries cultural programmes, dances at Rajasthan-the theme state " Participation of foreign
foods arts and handicrafts from the awardedChaupal' and 'Rangmanch' Food courts catering all kinds of
artisans.

OR

(b) Develop a story in about 100-120 words with the following

beginning. Also give a suitable title:
(1x5=5)

Satish was standing on the balcony watching the last rays of the Sun. Loud and angry voices
below distracted his attention. He ran down the stairs to see what had in the street
happened ......

SECTIONC: Literature
(40MARKS)
6. (a) Read the given extract and answer the following questions: (5x1=5)
Five hours later, the fire was fi ally out. Our house was almost completely burned down. But then
it struck me... Ihadn't seen my cat. Where was my cat? Much to my horror, I realised that she was
nowhere to be found. Then all at once it hit me- the new school, the fire, my cat- I broke down in
tears and cried and cried.I was suffering loss, big time.
() From where are the lines taken?
(i) Who is the author of the lesson?
(i1) Who is the speaker here?
(iv) What struck the speaker after his house was almost completely burned down?
(v) Why was he crying?
OR

(b) I'm glad you're pleased to see me. I don't think youll be pleased for long. Put those paws up!
(0) From where are the lines taken?
(1) Name the author.
(i) Who is the speaker here?
(iv) Why is he here?
(v) What does the speaker say?

7. (a) Read the given extractand answer the following questions:

(5x1=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
(1) Which poem does this extract come from?
(a) ASlumber Did My Spirit Seal.
(b) The Road Not Taken
(c) On Killing ATree
(ii) Who wrote it?
(a) Robert Frost
(b) Gieve Patel
(c) William Wordsworth
(ii) Who is the 'she' here?
(a) a spirit
(b) the poet's beloved
(c) The poet's relative

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 (iv) She neither hears nor sees because she is
(a) unconscious
(b) abnormal
(c) dead
(v) Where isshe now?
(a)with the poet
(b) with rocks and stones
(c) with her beloved
OR
(b) Remember, no men are strange, no countries foreign
Beneath all uniformns, a single body breathes
Like ours: the land our brothers walk upon
Is earth like this, in which we all shall lie.
From where are the lines taken?
(a) ALegend of Northland
(b) No Men are Foreign
(c) The Lake Isle of Innisfree
(i0) Name the poet.
(a) James kirkup
(b) William Butler Yeats
(c) Gieve Patel
(ii) Can we consider people strangers? Why?
(a) Yes, we can because their dresses are different from our own.
(b) Yes, we can because they speak languages different from our owWn.
(c) No, we can't because they are the same as we are, though their dresses are different from ours.
(iv) Can we consider countries other than ours foreign?
(a) Yes, we can because they are away from us geographically.
(b) Yes, we can because the people there are different from us in the matters of dress, food and
language.
(c) No, we can't because we share the same earth with them.
(v) How are we one despite living in different countries?
(a) The countries may be different but the earth on which we live and get buried in, is the same.
(b) Our countries may be different but our dresses, food and languages are one.
(c) We are one because nothing differentiates us from the people of other countries.
8. Answer any FOUR questions in 40-50 words:
(4x3=12)
(a) Why does the author call the Baudhnath Stupa a haven of quietness?
(b) How did Bismillah Khan take to music?
(c) What was the condition of a daughter in the society where Santosh Yadav was born?
(d) Why did the little woman knead another and still a smaller cake? quitting?
(e) How did Sharapova steadfastly pursue her dream and never thought of
9. Answer any TWO questions in 40-50 words:
(2x3=6)
than chopping of wood?
(a) How did Sergei help Lushkoff by giving jobs otherand living?
(b) How did Sue try to revive Johnsy's interest in life
() What mystery did the guru create before the king?
(1x6=6)
10. Answer any ONE question in 100-120 words: Was the Intruder paid in the same coin?
(a) How did Gerrard outwit the cunning Intruder?
(b) Describe Kalam's childhood in Rameswaram. Was his childhood secure, both materially and
emotionally?
words: (1x6=6)
11. Answer any ONE question in 100- 120 leaden heart of Happy Prince and the swallow.
(a) The two most precious things in the city were the
Discuss.
Both on the right path of life. Why did then Lushkoff
Sergei and Olga helped Lushkoff in pushingbrought
(b) noble heart the real change in him?
say that owing to Olga's words and

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