IX English

Einstein Public School, Lalganj Ajhara, Pratapgarh
Mid Term Exams- 2022

Time: 3:00 hrs. Class :- IX MM. 80
Sub :- English
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General Instructions:
This paper consist of three sections:
Section A Reading 20 marks
Section B Writing & Grammar 30 marks
Section C Literature & Supplementary. Reading Text 30 marks
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SECTION – A (Reading) 20 marks
1. Read the passage carefully. 8

1. One of the greatest advances in modern technology has been the invention of computers.
They are widely used in industries and in universities. Now there is hardly any sphere of human
life where computers have not been pressed into service of man. We are heading fast towards
the day when a computer will be as much part of man's daily life as a telephone or a calculator.
2. Computers are capable of doing extremely complicated work in all branches of learning. They
can solve the most complex mathematical problems or put thousands of unrelated facts in order.
These machines can be put to varied uses. For instance, they can provide information on the best
way to prevent traffic jams. This whole process by which machines can be used to work for us
has been called 'automation'. In the future, automation may enable human beings to enjoy more
leisure than they do today. The coming of automation is bound to have important social
consequences.
3. Some years ago, an expert on automation, Sir Leon Bagrit, pointed out that it was a mistake to
believe that these machines could 'think'. There is no possibility that human beings will be
'controlled by machines'. Though computers are capable of learning from their mistakes and
improving on their performance, they need detailed instructions from human beings to operate.
They can never, as it were, lead independent lives or 'rule the world' by making decisions of their
own.
4. Sir Leon said that, in future, computers would be developed which would be small enough to
carry in the pocket. Ordinary people would then be able to use them to obtain valuaule
information. Computers could be plugged into a national network and be used like radios. For
instance, people going on holiday could be informed about weather conditions. Car drivers can
be given alternative routes when there are traffic jams. It will also be possible to make tiny-
translating machines. This will enable people who do not share a common language to talk to
each other without any difficulty or to read foreign publications.
(a) What is the greatest advancement in modern technology ?

(b) What complicated works are computers capable of doing
(c) Write one use of computers.
(d) Explain automation.
(e) Why can't computers lead independent lives or rule the world ?
(f) How would computers as translating machines help people ?
(g) What was the prediction of Sir Leon Bagrit about computers in future ?
(h) How can computers help people going on holiday ? '
2. Read the passage given below : 12 marks
1. Why does a person become overconfident ? The reason lies in over assessment of his
capabilities. Sometimes people over assess their competence and jump into situations that are
beyond their control.
2. Napoleon Bonaparte who became Emperor of France would say that the word Impossible' was
common only amongst fools. The overconfident Napoleon invaded Russia in the winter of 1812.
This proved to be a big disaster.
3. Overconfidence generally leads people into misadventures, endangering their chances in life. It
is wisely said that any achievement is a result of two factors —one's personal planning and
support from the external world. People take into account only their planning, generally ignoring
external factors. They become unable to foresee future developments. Hence the great risk of
failure.
4. Then there is the question : how can one manage overconfidence ? The formula is very simple.
Before taking a decision, discuss the matter with other informed people with an objective mind
and when it is proved that you are about to go off the path, accept the reality and say without
delay, "I was wrong."
5. Overconfidence is a flaw, characterizing people who lack the virtue of modesty. Modesty
makes you a realist; you become a person who is cut down to size. People of this kind become
very cautious; before taking an action, they assess the whole situation. They adopt a realistic
approach.
6. Overconfident people live within their own thoughts. They know themselves but they are
unaware of others. Living inside their own cell, they are unable to make use of the experiences of
others. This kind of habit is highly damaging to all concerned.
7. There is a saying that the young man sees the rule and the old man sees the exception. With a
slight change, I would like to say that the overconfident person sees the rule and the confident
person sees the exception. Overconfident people are always at risk. It is said that taking risk is
good but it must be calculated, otherwise it becomes very dangerous.
2.1 Answer the following questions briefly :

(a) Why does a person become overconfident ?
(b) What does overconfidence generally lead people into ?
(c) How can one manage overconfidence ?
(d) What kind of person does 'modesty' make you?
2.2 Find meanings of the words given below with the help of the options that follow:
(a) Misadventure (para 3)
(i) Mishap (ii) Unlucky (iii) Unhappy (iv) Unpleasant
(b) Endangering (para 3)
(i) Reckless (ii) Imperil (iii) Risky (iv) Threatening
(c) Objective (para 4)
(i) Obedient (ii) Servile (iii) Honest (iv) Impartial
(d) Assess (para 5)
(i) Assemble (ii) Acquire (iii) Evaluate (iv) Accept
SECTION-B
(Writing & Grammar) [30 Marks]
Q3. Our metropolitan cities witness a large number of accidents every day. What do you think is
the reason? What can be done to bring down the rate of accidents? Write a letter in 100- 120
words to the Editor of a national daily, expressing your concern and offering solution to this
problem. You are Arun/ Aruna, 112, Model Town, Delhi.
Or
Many children feel tempted to break rules in school. They find pleasure in doing so. Write an
article in 100 -120 words, discussing reasons for it. Suggest measures to make children respect
rules. You are Arun/ Aruna.
Q.4 Write a story in 150 - 200 words based on the input given below: 10 marks
Uday's dream ………… do something brave ……… win recognition far and wide ……… be famous in
the world ……….. one fine day, he saw this opportunity when ……….
Or
The parent- teacher meeting was scheduled for tomorrow ….. scared of informing them ……… had
been scolded for missing school ……….. on way out ……….. cooked a story.
Q.5 Complete the following paragraph by filling in the blanks with the help of given options:
5 marks
There is a general belief (a) …………….. students that (b) ……….. who write long sentences get (c)
……… marks and ………… achieve ………… goal.
(a) (i) in (ii) of (iii) among (iv) between
(b) (i) they (ii) those (iii) all (iv) them
(c) (i) more (ii) many (iii) most (iv) much
(d) (i) could (ii) may (iii) can (iv) might
(e) (i) his (ii) my (iii) your (iv) their
Q.6 In the following passage, one word has been omitted in each indicated line. Write the
missing word along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it in your
answer sheet against the correct blank number. Ensure that the word that forms your answer is
underline. 4
The koel generally considered e.g. Koel is generally
the musical among the Indian bird. May (a) ___________________
Indian poets have sung its praises ancient (b) ___________________
times. In the spring season, all through day (c) ___________________
and night, one hear the koel sing. At the (d) ___________________
approach winter, the bird becomes silent, (e) ___________________
and then it migrates warmer parts. The (f) ___________________
Koel is strange bird, as it never builds (g) ___________________
its own nest. The mother bird lays her (h) ___________________
eggs a crow's nest
Q.7 Rearrange the following words/ phrases to form meaningful sentences. The first one has
been done as an example for you. 1x6=6
Example: To us / important / friendship/ very/ is
(a) will be/ friendship/ we/ lonely/ without
(b) the loneliness/ it/ fills/ makes/ life worth/ and
(c) us happy/ friendship/ strong/ and/ makes
(d) our friendship/ love/ and/ should respect/ our friends/ we
(e) bond/ tow or more/ between/ friendship/ a/ is/ people
(f) loves you/ A true/ the way/ friend/ you are
SECTION-C
(Literature) [30 Marks]
Q8. Read the extract below and answer the following the questions. (1×4)=4
In 1900, at the age of 21, Albert Einstein was a university graduate and unemployed. He worked
as a teaching assistant, gave private lessons and finally secured a job in 1902 as a technical expert
in the patient office in Bern. While he was supposed to be assessing other people's inventions,
Einstein was actually developing his own ideas in secret. He is said to have jokingly called his desk
drawer at work the " bureau of theoretical Physics".
(i) At what age did Einstein become graduate?
(ii) What kind of work did Einstein do after being a university graduate?
(iii) Which year did he secure a job as a technical expert?
(iv) What was Einstein developing in secret?
(v) What is jokingly said to Einstein?
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 love the pages of the books
You brought rain again
(i) Who has composed this extract?
(ii) Who comes softly?
(iii) What does the wind break?
(iv) Who did throw all the books down?
(v) What does the wind bring again?
Q.9 Answer any FOUR of the following questions in 30-40 each: 2.5 x 4 = 10
(i) Why did Einstein write a letter to Franklin Roosevelt?
(ii) When and at what age did Einstein die?
(iii) Which country or countries do you think "the Northland" refers to?
(iv) How does the woodpecker get her food?
(v) How did Abdul Kalam earn his first wages?
Q.10 Answer the following in 80-100 words: 5x1=5

How does the guru manage to save his disciple's life?
OR
What does the swallow see when it flies over the city?
Q.11 Answer the following in 150- 180 words: 1 x 10 = 10
Behrman has a dream. What is it? Does it come true?
OR
How does Toto come to grandfather's private zoo?
OR
What characteristics does Abdul Kalam inherited from his parents?
OR
How does Evelyn hear music?

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Einstein Public School, Lalganj Ajhara, Pratapgarh

Mid Term Exams- 2022

SECTION – A (Reading) 20 marks

1. Read the passage carefully. 8

(a) What is the greatest advancement in modern technology ?

2.1 Answer the following questions briefly :

Q.10 Answer the following in 80-100 words: 5x1=5

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