Assessment 5-1

Carmel Convent Sr. Sec.
School
Assessment -5 (Jan 2022)
Subject : English Language and Literature
Class : IX Max Marks : 25
Date: 24/01/2022 Time Allowed : 1 hour
SECTION A : READING 5
Read the given passage carefully :-

1. 1. During our growing up years we as children were taught–both at home and school–to
worship the photos and idols of the gods of our respective religions. When we grew a little
older, we read holy books like The Bhagavad Gita, Bible and Quran; we were told that
there are a lot of life lessons to be learnt from these holy books. We were then introduced
to stories from our mythologies which taught us about ethics and morality–what is good
and what is bad. I also learnt to be respectful towards my parents who made my life
comfortable with their hard work, love and care, and my teachers who guided me to
become a good student and a responsible citizen.
2. Much later in life, I realised that though we learn much from our respective holy books,
there is a lot to learn from our surroundings. This realisation dawned upon me when I
learnt to enquire and explore. Everything around us–the sun, the moon, the stars, rain,
rivers, stones, rocks, birds, plants and animals–teach us many valuable life lessons.
3. No wonder that besides the scriptures in many cultures nature is also worshipped. The
message that we get is to save our environment and maintain ecological balance. People
are taught to live in harmony with nature and recognise that there is God in all aspects of
nature.
4. Nature is a great teacher. A river never stops flowing. If it finds an obstacle in its way in
the form of a heavy rock, the river water fights to remove it from its path or finds an
alternative path to move ahead. This teaches us to be progressive in life, and keep the
lighting spirit alive.
5. Snakes are worshipped as they eat insects in the field that can hurt our crops, thus
protecting the grains for us. In fact, whatever we worship is our helper and makes our lives
easy for us. There are many such examples in nature, but we are not ready to learn a
lesson. Overcome with greed, we are destroying nature. As a result , we face natural
disasters like drought, flood and landslides. We don’t know that nature is angry with us.
6. However, it is never too late to learn. If we learn to respect nature , the quality of our
life will improve.
* On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions in
30-40 words each :-
(a) What are we taught in our childhood and growing up years ? 1
(b) Why should we respect our parents and teachers ? 1
(c) What message do we get when we worship nature ? 1
(d ) How does a river face an obstacle that comes in its way ? 1
(e) Find the synonym of ‘catastrophe.’ ( para 5 ) 1
SECTION B : WRITING & GRAMMAR 8
Page: 1
2. Write a diary entry on one of the luxurious weddings that you have attended. Write your 3
opinions on the wastage of resources at the wedding.
3. Change into Reported Speech :- 3
a.) Riya said , “I haven’t seen George recently.”

b.) “Don’t break the cup!” said Neha.
c.) She said,”I could swim when I was four.”
4. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb given in bracket :- 2
a.) Ruby and Sapphire ……… precious gems. ( be )

b.) Neither rain nor sun …….. the strong wall. ( affect )
SECTION C : LITERATURE 12
5. Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow :-
a.) "Santosh’s parents were affluent landowner’s who could afford to send their children to the best
schools, even to the country’s capital, New Delhi , which was quite close by. But , in line with the
prevailing custom in the family , Santosh had to make do with the local school village. So, she
decided to fight the system in her own quiet way when the right moment arrived."
1.) Why was Santosh sent to the local school ? 1

2.) What did Santosh decide to do ? 1
3.) What do you mean by the “ affluent “? 1
b.) "Let us all remember, whenever we are told

To hate our brothers, it is ourselves
That we shall dispossess, betray, condemn
Remember, we who take arms against each other."
1.) Whom do we hate when we hate others ? 1

2.) What are we doing to our fellow beings ? 1
3.) Which poetic device is used in the first line of this stanza ? 1
6. Answer the following in about 30 - 40 words :-

1.) Why did Jerome have to reopen the packed bag ? 1
2.) What incidents during the Everest expedition show Santosh's concern for her. 1
team-mates ?
3.) In reference to the poem "No Men Are Foreign", how are we responsible for war? 1
4.) In addition to tennis, what else is Maria fond of ? 1
7. Answer any one of the following in 100 -150 words :- 2
a.) How does Sue prove to be a true and loyal friend ?

b.) Give an account of Prashant's journey from Ersama to his village.
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Carmel Convent Sr. Sec.

Date: 24/01/2022 Time Allowed : 1 hour

Read the given passage carefully :-

SECTION B : WRITING & GRAMMAR 8

3. Change into Reported Speech :- 3

a.) Riya said , “I haven’t seen George recently.”

a.) Ruby and Sapphire ……… precious gems. ( be )

1.) Why was Santosh sent to the local school ? 1

b.) "Let us all remember, whenever we are told

1.) Whom do we hate when we hate others ? 1

6. Answer the following in about 30 - 40 words :-

7. Answer any one of the following in 100 -150 words :- 2

a.) How does Sue prove to be a true and loyal friend ?

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