EBENEZER HR. SEC.

SCHOOL
(2021-22)
English Language & Literature
(Term 2)
Class IX
Time: 2 Hr. Max. Marks: 40
General Instructions:
1. The Question Paper contains THREE sections.
2. Section A- READING
3. Section B- WRITING & GRAMMAR
4. Section C- LITERATURE
5. All questions are compulsory.
SECTION A (READING )
Q.1.Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: 5 Marks

1. Photographer Marie-Caroline Senlis came to India for the first time 15 years ago to photograph a
wedding in Udaipur, and succumbed to the charms of this experience. She found herself irrevocably
fascinated by the country and returned again in 2009. So when she had to go back to France, once
again, she took on a project. She chose a few expats who were about to leave India after a long stay
and decided to tell the Indian slice of their life through stories and a portrait. As a single portrait cannot
give the idea of the life of her subjects, she decided to tell their stories, through a small interview with
each portrait and the series culminated into a book Before Leaving, Indian Snapshots.

2. Talking of the kind of preparation that went into each of her portrait sessions with her subjects,
Marie Caroline says: “Before I met these people for the shoot I asked them to think of something that
would represent their stay in India because I wanted to include that in the portrait. Some chose books,
some chose pictures, some chose a place in their house. It was symbolic for them in some way.

3. Senlis chose a day close to the time of their departure for the portrait and did everything in a single
session. This is because she thinks that just before leaving some place you realise a lot of things.
Earlier you are just living in the city but just as you are about to leave, the emotions are stronger,
deeper.

4. She does not like to pick a favourite from among the portraits of the series. But she often re-reads
the entire script of the interview with her subjects during the session of the portrait. Though a lot of her
subjects have had a lot to say about this country, there were some people who refused to be part of
her project.

5. Senlis has also included herself in this project and chose for her photographs, some books and her
music book, for the portrait. As she had started singing in India, she included the music book. As she
read a lot of Indian literature during her stay here, those too find a place in the portrait. But what she
misses most according to her own statement is: ‘the noise, the smells and the food.’

Questions:

(a) What do we know about Senlis’ coming to India?

(b) What is unique about the portraits that Senlis makes?
(c) How are the portraits made?
 (d) Maria-Caroline Senlis had come to India to shoot a wedding in Udaipur. (True/False)
(e) Find the antonym of the word “whole’. (para 4)

Q.2.Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: 5 Marks

1. One of the great values of punctuality is that it gives discipline to life. We have to get up in time.

We have to do things at the appointed time. All these entail certain amount of sacrifice. It dispels
laziness and removes our ‘take-it-easy attitude’. A disciplined person always gets recognition and
social acceptance. He is wanted and appreciated. Therefore, punctuality can make us socially
acceptable people.

2. Another significant merit of punctuality is that it provides ample time to do our work correctly and
properly. Doing things hurriedly or haphazardly can have disastrous consequences. When we do
things in time there is every chance that they end up as fine works.

3. The virtue of punctuality is said to be the key to success. Look at the great world leaders who have
achieved fame and success. Punctuality was their hallmark. They kept their promises. Punctuality is a
virtue that is appreciated by all. Washington once took his secretary to task for being late. The
secretary laid the blame upon his watch. Washington reported: “Then, Sir either you must get a new
watch or I must get a new secretary.” People like them are ideals whom we should follow in earnest.

4. When individuals are not punctual they cause a lot of inconvenience to others. People have to wait
for them and waste their valuable time. Want of punctuality reveals want of culture and is discourteous
to the person we fail. Unpunctuality invites trouble and worry. History is full of cases which show that
lack of punctuality has caused defeat, loss of kingdom and golden opportunities. It is said that
Napoleon lost the battle of Waterloo in 1815 because one of his generals came late. Many people
lose good. opportunities of job or promotion when they reach late for appointment.

5. All of us are not born with the virtue of punctuality. We have to cultivate it painstakingly. Only
constant vigil and practice can implant this virtue. It calls for great deal of sacrifice. It calls for courage
to root out laziness and the ‘take-it easy attitude’. It demands a disciplined life. That is why very few
individuals have the virtue of punctuality. But, know it for certain that it is the surest way to success.

Read the given questions and write the answers:

(a) What is the writer’s concern in this passage?

(b) What would be the consequences of not maintaining punctuality in your work?
(c) How did the great world leaders achieve fame and success in their life?
(d) We are not born with the virtue of punctuality.(True/False)
(e) Give one word for ‘to keep a strict watch’. (para 5)

SECTION B (GRAMMAR AND WRITING)

Q.3.Your summer vacations are coming and you want to learn French. Write a letter to The Director of
Language Learning Institute’ to enquire about the various courses for French Learners. Sign yourself as
Roshni/Raman of 31, Aanand Vihar, New Delhi.

5 Marks
 OR
Write a short descriptive paragraph on the famous Indian scientist Sir CV Raman in 100-150 words on
the basis of the following inputs.

Born on 7 November 1888 in Madras—Physician by profession—worked in the field of light scattering—

the discovery is known as ‘Raman Effect’—won Nobel Prize in 1930 for his discovery—elected ‘Fellow of

the Royal Society’ in 1924—in 1954 India honoured him with its height civilian award ‘Bharat Ratna’—

breathed his last on 21 November 1970.

Q.4. Read the following conversation and complete the passage that follows. 3 Marks
Raman I am unwell.
Rohit What can I do for you, Sir?
Raman Will you take me to the doctor?
Rohit Yes, Sir.

Raman told Rohit (a)______________.Rohit asked respectfully (b) _______.Raman asked Rohit
(c)_____.Rohit replied in the affirmative.

Q.5. Identify the wrong word and write it with the correction: 4 Marks
(a) Finally, one day, Sunita ran out in patience. ________ _________
(b) Enough was enough. She decide to confront ________ _________
(c) Suruchi. She asked her why she was been nasty ________ _________
(d) to her. She had done nothing to offend you ________ _________

SECTION C (LITERATURE)
Q.6. Give the answers for the following questions in 30 to 40 words:(Any Five) 3x5=15
(a) Can a “simple jab of knife” kill a tree? Why not?
(b) Was Bruno a loving and playful pet? Why, then, did he have to be sent away?
(c) “A mystery I propose to explain .” What is the mystery the speaker proposes to explain?
(d) Why does the intruder choose Gerrard as the man whose identity he wants to take on?
(e) How has Prashant, a teenager, been able to help the people of his village?
(f ) Behrman has a dream. What is it ? Does it come true?
(g) Why does the author break down in tears after the fire?

Q.7. “ At last a sympathetic audience.” 3 Marks

(i) Who says this?
(ii) Why does he say it?
(iii) Is he sarcastic or serious?