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DATTA MEGHE WORLD ACADEMY, SECTOR 16, AIROLI, NAVI MUMBAI 400708, , ENGLISH TERM– 2 (2021-2022), Grade: IX, Subject: English, , Time: 2 hours, , Date: 02/03/22, Marks: 40, , General Instructions, 1. The question paper contains three sections A, B and C., 2. Section A Reading section has 12 questions. Attempt a total of 10 questions as per specific, instructions for each passage., 3. Section B Grammar section and writing section. Attempt questions as per specific, instructions for each., 4. Section C Literature section has extract based questions, short answer type questions and, long answer type questions. Internal choice is given for individual questions., 5. Marks are mentioned against each question., , I., 1., , 2., , 3., , 4., , 5., , Section A – Reading and Comprehension [10 Marks], A. Read the following passage carefully:, The white tiger is an offspring of Bengal tiger, which has the necessary gene for white, colouring. It has beautiful black stripes on a white coat. This species of animal has blue, eyes and a pink nose., A pure white tiger is totally white without any stripe, which is due to the presence of double, recessive allele in the genetic code. It happens only in the Bengal tiger subspecies, and only, one in 10,000 births can have it naturally. White tigers are rarely seen in the wild, and only, twelve of them have been spotted in India since last one-hundred years. Tigers have a lifespan of 10-15 years. They are solitary animals, and are fond of hunting at night. Their diet, consists of any animals that they can catch, and can eat up to 40 pounds of meat at one time., After such a big meal, they usually remain away from food for several days., They are slow runners, but good swimmers. They are poor climbers and cannot climb a tree, easily. They live in an area ranging from 10 to 30 square miles depending upon the, availability of prey, water and shelter. Habitat loss, poaching and expansion of human, population have together contributed to their becoming endangered. They are widely hunted, for their body parts, which are used in traditional Chinese medicines., Genetic inbreeding is another reason for their endangerment. Due to shortage in their, number, this species of animal has been subjected to inbreeding. It has resulted in high, mortality rates and severe disabilities. About 80 percent of the white tiger cubs are born, with serious birth defects related to inbreeding, and they soon die-off., The critical condition of this animal has attracted the attention of conservationists, worldwide. World Wildlife Federation (WWF), defenders of wildlife, and many other, wildlife organizations are working with the support of the government for the cause of, protecting them from becoming extinct. Once they become extinct, it will not be possible to, bring them back to life., 1

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On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY FIVE questions from the, six given below., (1 × 5 = 5), 1. Why is there no stripe on the pure white tiger?, 2. Which factors have led to the tiger species fall in the category of endangered species?, 3. Why are the tigers hunted?, 4. a. The word which means the same as 'illegal hunting' in para 3 is _________, b. The word which means the opposite of ‘safe’ in para 5 is __________., 5. What does the visual given depict about the number of tigers?, 6. What has contributed to the change in the number of tigers from 2006 to 2018?, I. B. Read the following passage carefully:, 1. One of the principal values of travelling is that, it breaks the monotony of life and work., Life, for most people, is a mad rush from one place to another, from one activity to another,, trying to gather as much as possible., 2. In this process, people tend to forget who and what they are. There is no time to ponder and, wonder. They tend to forget the values of life. Travelling is a time when people relax,, reflect and ponder. Most people who have a pleasant travel, return home with a fresh, outlook, new zeal and a better determination., 3. Travelling has also a great informative value. It widens the grasp of our knowledge of, geography, different cultures and people etc. For example, when people of Assam visit, South India, they learn a great deal. They come to know about the geographical features of, South India, such as the existence of numerous rivers, coconut groves, backwaters, spice, gardens, rubber plantations, oceans, seas, factories and cities, etc., 4. They also learn many things about the Dravidian culture which characterise the people's, style of leaving there. They come to know about their mode of living, social life,, agriculture, worship, beliefs, art forms, etc. Such a visit is bound to enlighten the visitor and, make her/him more appreciative of other cultures., 5. The beauty and the cold of the hills, the charm of the valleys, the chirping of the birds, the, howling of animals, pleasant air, quiet places, etc., can heal many of our mental and, 2

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physical problems. In the Indian context, travelling and visiting places have another, important value that understand other's traditions and cultures., 6. A visit to various parts of India will make us realize that India is a mosaic of cultures, races, and creed and that diversity is the chief hallmark of our land. In this context, travelling can, help national integration and unity to a great extent., 7. Thus, travelling has a tremendous educative, informative and social value. It widens, people's mental horizon, improves health, adds thrill and relaxation to life, dispels boredom, and helps promote national integration. Therefore, educational tours should become an, integral part of modern education. Travelling also boosts our national economy and the, development of tourism industry., On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY FIVE questions from the, six given below., (1 × 5 = 5), 1. According to writer, how we break the monotony of life and work?, 2. Give an example to show that travelling has a great informative value?, 3. How can travelling promote national integration?, 4. Cite briefly the benefits travelling., 5. Why is educational tour important?, 6. Choose correct alternatives, a. Which word is same as 'contemplate'?, i. reflect, ii. ponder, iii. wonder, iv. none the above, b. Which word is same as 'variety'?, i. creed, ii. extent, iii. diversity, iv. mosaic, Section B - Writing and Grammar [10 marks], III. Attempt ANY ONE from (1) and (2)., (5 × 1 = 5), 1. You have had a student from a school in Australia living with you as part of a Student, Exchange Programme and he/she has just returned to his/her own country. Make a diary, entry about his/her stay at your home and how you have benefited from the experience. You, can use the clues given below, you are Madhav/Madhavi., Hints. Wonderful time spent together - comparison of school life-exchange of information,, ideas and experiences - learnt another country's culture and traditions, 3

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OR, 2. Where did she disappear? What happened to her? What was the real story behind it?, Imagine and write a story using the clues given below., Outline - You were in the market - came across an old woman begging-took pity on her and, gave her money also thought of taking her to a nearby restaurant you turned back-did not find, her., IV A. The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each line., Identify the error and write its correction against the correct blank number., Remember to underline the correction., (1 × 3 = 3), Error, Correction, Our age is a differently one., eg. Differently, different, It is a age of doubt and, (a) __________, __________, uncertainty. We could no longer, (b) __________, __________, accept much of the ancient belief, (c) __________, __________, and customs. We have no more faith in them., IV B. Read the given dialogues and complete them by filling in the blanks., (1 × 2 = 2), 1. Tanmay: How did you spend your vacation?, 2. Astha: I visited Kashmir with my parents., 3. Tanmay Have you been there earlier too?, 4. Astha No, it was my first trip!, Tanmay asked Astha (a) .............vacation. Astha replied that she had visited Kashmir with her, parents. Tanmay further asked her if she had been there earlier too. Astha replied in (b) ……., Section C - Literature [20 marks], VI. Answer ANY SIX questions in 30-40 words each., (2 × 6 = 12), 1. Why did Sergei call Lushkoff his ‘god son’?, 2. How are we responsible for war? Explain with the reference to the poem ‘No Men are, Foreign’., 3. How the problem of deforestation is raised in the poem ‘Killing a tree?’, 4. Harris and George packed the hamper. What did they do?, 5. What is the message of the poem ‘The Snake Trying’?, 6. Why did Maria have to stay away from her mother? How did she feel about that?, 7. What kind of bond did Bruno share with the narrator's wife?, 8. Who calls up Gerrard? How does Gerrard use this call to catch the Intruder?, , 4

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VII. Answer ANY TWO of the following in about 120 words each., (4 × 2 = 8), 1. The future of a country depends upon the power of youth. Explain how Prashant organized, the youth in Ersama to help the cyclone-affected people., 2. What is the need to maintain a positive attitude in life? Comment with reference to Johnsy's, attitude to life?, 3. The teachers and students in the school were aware of Zan's plight. What did they do to help, him?, ********************************************************************, , 5