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Model Question Paper 2079 Compulsory English Grade 9
Grade 9
Subject: English
Reading and Writing Test
Time: 3 Hrs
Full Marks: 75
1. Read the text and write True or False for the given statements. 5
Paulo Coelho is a well-known Brazilian author and lyricist. He was born on August 24, 1947, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He had always loved writing and dreamed of being a writer from an early age. He was, however, discouraged by his parents, who wanted him to become a lawyer. During adolescence, Coelho was sent three times to a mental hospital by his parents because of his dream to become a writer. In his twenties, he was arrested and tortured in Brazil, but he always kept dreaming of becoming a writer. After his release from prison, Coelho enrolled in law school and abandoned his dream of becoming a writer. One year later, he dropped out and lived life as a hippie, travelling through South America, North Africa, Mexico, and Europe. He started using drugs in the 1960s.
A. Confirm the following sentences whether True or False
Answer:
a. True
b. True
c. True
d. false
2. Read the text and do the tasks. 10
There are many different kinds of sports that are undertaken by a wide variety of different people. Some people do sport for their career and other people purely do sport for enjoyment and recreation. Some sports, like cricket, require the use of a lot of equipment, while others need very little in order to successfully play a game in that sport. Some people use public playing fields to play sports for free, while other sports such as squash, tennis, badminton and table tennis are usually paid for on an hourly basis in the comfort of a local leisure centre.
Most sports are played with a round object often known as a ball. Some sports use more than one ball and snooker is one of the unique sports that make use of a number of balls while being played. The game itself is often controlled by an impartial individual known as an umpire in cricket and a referee in sports like football and rugby. Most sports have a duration of not more than a few hours, however, some athletic tournaments can last for up to a week and a game of cricket can be five days in duration before a winner is announced.
Some people prefer to watch sports. This can either be done by going to a stadium, a local leisure centre, a park or on television. It is often cheaper to watch sports from the comfort of a person’s home than to visit the stadium or a special event. Some sports, such as football and cricket, are really popular in the United Kingdom but not in the USA. In the USA people often play basketball and baseball. However, most countries put aside time to compete in world sporting events such as the football world cup or the Olympics, which occur every four years.
A. Complete the sentences with the words from the text. (5x1=5)
B. Answer the following questions. (5x1=5)
Answers:
a. The game of cricket is an example of a sport that requires many pieces of equipment.
b. People play sports in public places because they don't have to pay there.
c. An impartial referee or umpire controls games like football and rugby.
d. I think people like to watch sports because they provide them with recreation and enjoyment.
e. The World Cup of Football and the Olympics are the world sporting events mentioned in the text.
3. Read the text and do the tasks. 10
This happened to me when I was in India. I used to go to my office by train. On this particular evening, I hurried to my station but when I reached there the train had gone. I bought a newspaper and a packet of biscuits and sat on a bench. While I was reading, a man came and sat down opposite me. There was nothing special about him, except that he was very tall. I was still reading when my eyes caught a very strange sight. The man reached over the table, opened my packet of biscuits, took one, dipped it into his coffee and popped it into his mouth. I couldn't believe my eyes. I didn't want to make a fuss, so I ignored him. I just took a biscuit myself and went back to my newspaper. While I was pretending to be very interested in the news, the man took a second biscuit and then our eyes met. He was staring at me furiously. I nervously put the biscuit in my mouth and decided to leave. I was ready to go when the man stood up and hurriedly left. I folded my newspaper and stood up. There on the table, where my newspaper had been, was my packet of biscuits unopened.
A. Choose and write the correct answer. (5X1=5)
a. The tall man stared at the writer furiously because …...............
b. The word 'fuss' in the 8th line means ...........…
c. The word 'pretending' in 9 th line means….......................
d. The word 'furiously' in the 10th line means …...............
B. Answer the following questions. (5X1=5)
4. Read the text and do the tasks. 15
The coronavirus family causes illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). They circulate in animals and some can be transmitted between animals and humans. Several coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans. The new coronavirus, the seventh known to affect humans, has been named COVID-19.
Common signs of infection include fever, coughing and breathing difficulties. In severe cases, it can cause pneumonia, multiple organ failure and death. The incubation period of COVID-19 is thought to be between one and 14 days. It is contagious before symptoms appear, which is why so many people get infected. Infected patients can be also asymptomatic, meaning they do not display any symptoms despite having the virus in their systems.
China alerted the WHO to cases of unusual pneumonia in Wuhan on December 31. COVID-19 is thought to have originated in a seafood market where wildlife was sold illegally. On February 7th, Chinese researchers said the virus could have spread from an infected animal to humans through illegally trafficked pangolins, prized in Asia for food and medicine. Scientists have pointed to either bats or snakes as possible sources.
The coronavirus – known as COVID-19 – spreads from person to person in close proximity, similar to other respiratory illnesses, such as the flu. Droplets of bodily fluids –such as saliva or mucus – from an infected person are dispersed in the air or on surfaces by coughing or sneezing. These droplets can come into direct contact with other people or can infect those who pick them up by touching infected surfaces and then their faces. According to scientists, coughs and sneezes can travel several feet and stay suspended in the air for up to 10 minutes. It is not yet known how long the virus can survive outside a host, but in other viruses, it ranges from a few hours to months.
The WHO declared the virus a pandemic on March 11 and said it was “deeply concerned by the alarming levels of spread and severity” of the outbreak. The WHO recommends basic hygiene such as regularly washing hands with soap and water and covering your mouth with your elbow when sneezing or coughing. Maintain “physical distancing” –keeping at least 1 metre (three feet) between yourself and others – particularly if they are coughing and sneezing, and avoid touching your face, eyes and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid unnecessary, unprotected contact with animals and be sure to thoroughly wash hands after contact.
A. Match the titles with paragraph numbers. 5X1=5
Answer:
B. Write 'True' or 'False' against the following statements. 5X1=5
C. Answer the following questions. 5X1=5
Answer:
a. The virus is believed to have started from Wuhan, China.
b. Infected animals like bats and snakes are believed to be the probable sources of the virus.
c. The covid-19 is similar to the common cold to more severe diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS).
d. The coronavirus is declared a pandemic on March 11.
e. Following are the basic hygienic behaviours that help protect from coronavirus:
1. Washing hands with soap and water.
2. Covering mouth with an elbow when sneezing or coughing.
3. Maintain “physical distancing” –keeping at least 1 metre (three feet).
4. Avoid touching your face, eyes and mouth with unwashed hands.
5. Avoid unnecessary, unprotected contact with animals and be sure to thoroughly wash hands after contact.
5. Suppose that you are the head teacher of a secondary school. Your school has a vacancy for a secondary level English teacher. Prepare a vacancy notice to be published in a local newspaper. Include the points given in the box. 5
Position, required academic qualification, other qualifications, salary, the deadline for application submission, the process of selection etc.
Answer:
6. One of the ex-teachers of your school has recently died in a car accident. Write a message of condolence to be published in a newspaper on behalf of your school. Include the points given in the box. 5
Name of the deceased, date of birth, date of death, how he/she died, your feelings towards the family etc.
Answer:
CONDOLENCE
DOB: 2036-02-26
DOD: 2079-04-21
Late Harkaman Pun
We are deeply saddened to learn about the sudden, premature, and untimely demise of one of our ex-teachers.
Mr. Harkaman Pun
A Nepali teacher at Buddha Secondary School, Nepalgunj. Late Pun was very sadly killed in a car accident due to brake failure. He was quite helpful as well as popular among the students and his colleagues.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family members and friends.
May God provide them with enough courage to endure this irreparable loss.
May the departed soul rest in eternal peace in heaven.
7. Do you like to live in a village or a town? Why? Write a short paragraph in about 150 words. 6
Answer:
I like to live in a village because village life is far better and more peaceful than town life. As we know, Nepal is a country of villages. It is said that people living in villages are enjoying village life. Village life is very simple and peaceful. We enjoy many beautiful views of nature there. We see green fields and beautiful flowers. We can hear different birds singing in the trees.
We can enjoy fresh and pure air. I, too, was born and brought up in a village. It is located in far-west Nepal. My village is quite away from the noise and pollution of the city. The people here are simple and hardworking. We get fresh fruits and vegetables. We get pure meal and ghee. Almost all the people here are dependent on agriculture. The people of the village know each other and therefore help their neighbours in need, danger, and difficulties.
Generally, the villages of Nepal are deprived of employment facilities and many other facilities available in towns. Schools are very few here. Medical facilities are also scarce. People die even from minor diseases. People are usually ignorant and know very little about good personal health. Many epidemics spread, and many people lost their lives due to a lack of medicine. A village would be the best place to live if there were minimum facilities like electricity, roads, schools, and health care centres.
8. You live away from home. You have a younger brother at home who studies in grade 8 but takes no interest in classroom activities. Write a letter to him explaining why active participation in classroom activities is important for him. 8
Answer:
9. Reproduce the following sentences as indicated in brackets. 5X1=5
Answer:
a. Isn't there?
b. The teacher asked why I hadn't done the task on time.
c. How that was done by you?
d. He has been living here for more than 15 years.
e. Have I ever been to Pokhara?
Mount Everest ………………….(where/who/which) lies in Nepal is the tallest mountain in the world. It is 29032 feet ……………………. (on/over/above) sea level. It was named after ………….. (a/an/the) Englishman George Everest who was the first to survey in 1841. Mt. Everest ………………… (was/have/has) always fascinated the climbers. Climbing mountains like Everest is difficult and dangerous. If there's no snow, it ………………………… (wouldn't be/won't be/wouldn't have been) difficult to climb the mountains. Mountaineers are daring people. Mountains always look exciting and the mountaineers feel that the mountains are challenging to them. This feeling makes them …………………… (to accept/accepted/accept) the challenge.
Answer:
Mount Everest which (where/who/which) lies in Nepal is the tallest mountain in the world. It is 29032 feet above (on/over/above) sea level. It was named after an (a/an/the) Englishman George Everest who was the first to survey in 1841. Mt. Everest has (was/have/has) always fascinated the climbers. Climbing mountains like Everest is difficult and dangerous. If there's no snow, it won't be (wouldn't be/won't be/wouldn't have been) difficult to climb the mountains. Mountaineers are daring people. Mountains always look exciting and the mountaineers feel that the mountains are challenging to them. This feeling makes them accept (to accept/accepted/accept) the challenge.
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Grade 9
Subject: Compulsory English (New Course)
Time: 3 hrs
Full Marks: 75
Candidates are required to show creativity in their answers wherever applicable. The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
1. Read the given poem and answer the following questions. (5)
Whose woods these are I think I know
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound’s the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
- Robert Frost
1. Answer the following questions. (1× 5=5)
a. Where does the owner of the woods live?
b. Why does the speaker stop in his woods?
c. Why does the horse give his harness bells a shake?
d. Who composed this poem?
e. What promise does the speaker have to keep?
2. Read the text and do the tasks. (10)
Once upon a time in a village, there was an old man named Jerry. He hadn’t seen his son who lived in the city for a few years and wanted to meet him. He started his journey and came to the city where his son used to work and stay. He approached the place where he used to get letters from a long time ago. When he knocked on the door he was excited and smiled with joy to meet his son. Unfortunately, someone else opened the door. Jerry asked, “I suppose Thomas should be staying in this place.” The person said, “No! He has left and moved to a different location.” Jerry was disappointed and just pondered how he was going to meet his son.
He started to walk down the street and the neighbours asked Jerry, “Are you looking for Thomas?” Jerry responded by nodding his head. The neighbours gave Thomas’s office address to Jerry. Jerry thanked them and started towards the path which would lead to his son. Finally, Jerry arrived at the office and asked at the reception counter, “Could you please tell me Thomas’s location, in this office?” The receptionist asked, “May I know how you are related to him?” Jerry responded politely by saying, “I’m his father.” The receptionist asked Jerry to wait for a moment then rang Thomas and conveyed the message. Thomas was stunned and told the receptionist to send his father to the cabin immediately.
A. Find the synonyms of the following words selecting the appropriate words from the italic highlighted words of the passage above. (5x1=5)
a. began
b. countryside
c. instantly
d. moved closer
e. discontented
B. Answer the following questions. (5x1=5)
a. What was the father's name?
b. What was the son's name?
c. Why did Jerry move to the city?
d. Why was Jerry disappointed?
e. Write a suitable title for the story.
3. Read the text and do the tasks. (10)
Bacteria are far too small to be seen except through a microscope. The microscope makes objects appear many times larger than they really are. One of the first men to use a microscope was a Dutch trader. He lived three hundred years ago, and in his spare time used to watch the tiny living things which he saw under his microscope It was not until two centuries after this that scientists began to understand what these tiny creatures do, and how important they are. Much of this knowledge is, due to the work of a Frenchmen named Pasteur who was born in 1822.
Some of the first bacteria which were studied by scientists were those which are harmful to man. Of these, many we found to be the bacteria of cholera. Through a microscope, you will notice at once that they are alive. You will see them moving about. They have tails and can swim. They seem to move about very quickly, so quickly that you can not easily follow their movements. The bacteria have different forms, and their movements and habits also differ. It is such differences in the body that help the scientists to decide from what disease a sick man may be suffering.
If you look through a microscope, and if you sit and watch bacteria carefully for some time, you will see a single bacterium break into two halves- the single bacterium has become two bacteria. It is as if a mother has become two daughters, from one bacterium come two, four, eight, sixteen bacteria and so on. This proves that bacteria are living things, which produce new families.
A. Answer the following questions. (5×1=5)
a. What is a microscope?
b. How do bacteria move about?
c. How do we know that bacteria are alive?
d. Who used a microscope first and when?
e. Make a sensible sentence using a highlighted word from the passage above.
B. Write these sentences in the correct order. (5×1=5)
a. You cannot easily follow their movements.
b. You will see a single bacterium break into two.
c. He lived three hundred years ago.
d. This proves that bacteria are living things.
e. This proves that bacteria are living things.
4. Read the following advertisement and do the tasks given below. (15)
Vacancy Announcement
An international humanitarian organisation is looking for potential Nepalese candidates to fill out the position of Health and HIV/AIDS Coordinator. The candidate is required to collaborate with the programme director, the project manager, and the health and HIV/AIDS programmes and coordinate the management, implementation, and evaluation of the health and HIV/AIDS programmes in the country.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required
Master degree in public health with a nursing or medicine background.
# Minimum five years of experience in managing community-based health care projects.
A background in managing HIV/AIDS programmes is highly desirable.
Understanding HIV/AIDS: primary health issues that are relevant to Nepal.
excellent communication skills in English and Nepali, with sound computer knowledge.
Women are encouraged to apply. Candidates fulfilling the above criteria are requested to apply with an application letter, a copy of their CV, a recent photograph, and a full contact address by March 20, 2022.
Human Resources Department
Post Box No. 2145
Kathmandu, Nepal
Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview. Telephone calls will not be entertained.
A. Match the following words with suitable information. (5X1=5)
a. deadline i. at least five years
b. qualification ii. excellent
c. experience iii. Health and HIV/AIDS Coordinator
d. vacant post iv. 20 March 2022
e. communication skills v. Master degree in Public Health
B. Write 'True' or 'False' against the following statements. (5X1=5)
a. An application letter is a must to apply.
b. Female candidates are encouraged to apply for the vacant post.
c. All the candidates will be contacted for the final interview.
d. Candidates with related job backgrounds are highly preferable.
e. The vacant post is Health and HIV/AIDS Coordinator.
C. Answer the following questions. (5X1=5)
a. What is the advertised post mentioned in the above passage?
b. Mention any one task that the candidate is required to do?
c. Who are encouraged to apply?
d. When to apply for the vacant post?
e. What are the else documents required to be submitted along with a hand-written application?
5. Suppose that you are suffering from a high fever and are not in a condition to attend your class. Write a short sick leave application to your class teacher mentioning the following outlines. (5)
leave days........your health check-up..........date back to class............request for granting permission
6. One of your friends has recently been awarded the best volleyball player award. Write a short congratulations letter in his name. (5)
7. Among your parents, whom do you love much? Why? Write a paragraph about him/her in about 150 words. (6)
8. You find your new school quite awesome. You are feeling quite happy in this new environment. Your teachers, as well as your friends, are so caring and friendly. Write a letter to your friend expressing your immense happiness regarding your new school. (8)
9. Reproduce the following sentences as indicated in brackets. (5X1=5)
a. Open the door, ………………….? (Supply the correct question tag)
b. Ram said, "Do you love me?" (Into indirect speech)
c. Is she preparing tea? (Into passive voice)
d. He was a teacher. (Past perfect tense)
e. Ram beat a man severely. (Into yes/no question)
10. Rewrite the following text choosing the correct words/phrases from the brackets. (6X1=6)
Shiva is …………(an/a/the) animated character ............(who/whom/whose) cartoon show called "Shiva" is mostly.........(watch/watched/watches) by the kids all over Nepal. My small kid Kushal............(is/am/are) fond of this program much. He always...........(prefers/prefer/preferred) to watch this cartoon show. This program makes my son..........(feel, to feel, felt) happy most of the time.
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