M.E.S.
INDIAN SCHOOL, DOHA – QATAR
MODEL QUESTION PAPER- TERM END ASSESSMENT - JUNE -2025
SUBJECT : ENGLISH
Class : IX Time Allowed : 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. This paper is divided into three parts: A, B and C. All questions are
compulsory.
2. Separate instructions are given with each section and questions
wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow
them.
3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.
SECTION: A - READING (20 MARKS)
I. Read the following passage.
1. There are various believes prevalent in the society as to what should be
eaten and what should not be eaten to keep healthy. If one has high blood
pressure, one is told to cut down or stop consuming sodium. A new study from
Boston University reveals that low sodium does not actually cause low blood
pressure. A little salt is part of a healthy food plan. The study has shown that
the people with the lowest intake of sodium along with the ones who have the
highest intake of sodium have a greater risk of heart disease than the people
in the middle.
2. There is a theory that drinking milk post infancy is unnatural. It is true that
humans are the only species to drink milk as adults. Research shows that we
have genetically evolved to adapt to it. Milk products actually play an
important role in keeping us healthy. Dairy products are rich in whey, protein,
linoleic acid and calcium.
3. Fat in general is not a bad thing. The scientific community is still debating
the benefits of saturated fats. The other types of fats taken in moderation are
good for us. Plant-based fats such as mono saturated fats found in foods like
almonds, avocado and omega-3, fatty acids found in fish offer many health
benefits. These fats may reduce inflammation and improve the quality of
blood.
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4. It may seem that diet products such as light salad dressing are healthier
choices to eat but often they are really not. Healthy food like this used to be
popular, but many of these products remove the fat and replace it with added
sugar. Large amounts of added sugar in the diet may be even more damaging
to health than excessive dietary fat.
5. A major study from CDC showed that people who consumed a lot of sugar
were more than twice likely to die from heart disease. If you opt for a higher
food, check the ingredients and food label to make sure that the fats have not
been replaced with added sugar. We must study the reports of various
researches before adopting any new mode of eating or food habit otherwise
the result of the food plan may be opposite of what is expected.
On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following 10 M
questions.
1. The reason why we should consume dairy products is------------------ --. [1]
(a) They are rich in protein and calcium.
(b) They are tasty and tempting.
(c) They are good for heart.
(d) They are not very expensive.
2. Which type of people have a greater risk of heart disease? [2]
Plant-based fats are good because they ------------- --. [1]
(a) improve the quality of blood
3.
(b) improve appetite
(c) strengthen mind and body
(d) improve heart beats
The word `prevalent’ in the first paragraph of the passage means ---------- -- . [1]
(a) most uncommon
4.
(b) most common
(c) unconventional
(d) important
What is more damaging to health than excessive dietary fat? [1]
(a) A lot of added sugar in diet
5.
(b) No sugar intake
(c) Eating saturated fat frequently
(d) No fat intake
6 Mono saturated fats are found in food like ------------ --. [1]
1. Milk products
2. Sugar
3. Almonds
4. Oil
5. Avocado
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(a) 1 and 4
(b) 3 and 5
(c) 2 and 4
(d) 2 and 3
The phrase ‘added sugar’ in the last paragraph refers to sugars added during [1]
the ----------- --.
7.
(a) cooking of food
(b) eating of food
(c) processing of food
(d) production of sucrose
8. What does the first paragraph of the passage suggest? [2]
II. Read the following passage.
1. More than 87,000 healthcare workers have been infected with Covid-19,
with just six states – Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, West Bengal
and Gujarat – accounting for three-fourths (around 74%) of the case burden
and over 86% of the 573 deaths due to the infection, official data showed.
Maharashtra alone, with the highest number of over 7.3 lakh confirmed Covid
cases so far, accounts for around 28% of the infected healthcare workers and
over 60% of the total deaths, according to the data.
2. While Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu had tested over one lakh
healthcare workers each till August 28, Karnataka reported only 12,260
infected healthcare workers – almost half the burden in Maharashtra. Tamil
Nadu reported 11,169 cases that included doctors, nurses and Asha workers.
The three states together accounted for 55% of the total cases among health
workers. Risk to frontline workers can jeopardize India’s Covid fight – The
three states also reported the highest number of deaths in healthcare
professionals, though with a wide gap between Maharashtra and the other
two. While Maharashtra reported 292 deaths among healthcare workers,
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu had 46 and 49 deaths, respectively.
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3. A large number of infections and even deaths of healthcare workers in
particular states is being viewed with concern by officials and public health
experts, who say risks to frontline workers can jeopardize India’s fight against
the pandemic. The issue, discussed in a review meeting headed by the cabinet
secretary on Thursday, saw the Centre cautioning states about the need to
protect a crucial resource. The possible factors responsible for high infections,
officials said, were lax infection control in hospitals and the need for stringent
containment measures in areas where health professionals reside to safeguard
them.
4. Despite the high number of cases, the government has received only 143
claims since April under the 50 lakh Covid-19 insurance scheme for healthcare
workers engaged in Covid mitigation activities. Official sources said the wide
gap between the number of deaths and claims could be because all the
casualties may not be eligible under the scheme. Besides, the claims are a bit
slow in coming as families of the dead take time to apply and do the required
paperwork.
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5. ‘Solidarity with health workers cannot be met with mere words of
encouragement but by concerted efforts to strengthen the health workforce.
Safety net for their families should be provided including a term insurance
cover of over 2 crore, with the government as sole guarantee,’ said Giridhar
Babu, epidemiologist at the Public Health Foundation of India. ‘Protecting
healthcare workers is of paramount importance to make sure we have a large
enough force to take care of patients who need their services’ said Dr. H
Sudarshan Ballal, Chairman, Manipal Hospitals, who said such workers may be
at risk because of a large number of asymptomatic patients and lack of proper
use of PPEs’.
(Source: The Times of India/health Ministry)
On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions. 10 M
1. In the line “… risks to frontline workers”, the term ‘frontline workers’ does [1]
NOT refer to …………………
(a) healthcare workers
(b) police
(c) cleanliness workers
(d) teachers
2. Which state of India was on the top in terms of confirmed COVID-19 cases? [1]
(a) Karnataka
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Delhi
(d) Maharashtra
3. Based on your understanding of the passage, choose the option that lists the [2]
factors responsible for high infection in healthcare professionals.
4. How many healthcare workers in Karnataka were infected with COVID-19 till [1]
August 2020?
(a) 11,169 (b) 12,260
(c) 1,07,100 (d) 15,213
5. Choose the option that lists statement that is NOT TRUE. [1]
(a) Maharashtra was the worst sufferer of Covid-19.
(b) Karnataka had less number of Covid-19 cases as compared to Maharashtra
and Tamil Nadu.
(c) The deaths of healthcare workers are disregarded by officials.
(d) Most of the families of deceased healthcare workers received 50 lakh
under Covid-19 insurance scheme.
6. How many claims has the government received since April 2020 under the 50 (1)
lakh COVID-19 insurance scheme for healthcare workers engaged in COVID-
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19 alleviation activities?
(a)49claims
(b)51claims
(c)46claims
(d) 143 claims
7 On how many healthcare workers have COVID-19 tests been conducted in [2]
Punjab and Andhra?
8 Lax infection control in hospitals is the main reason for high infection among [1]
healthcare workers.( TRUE / FALSE )
SECTION B - WRITING (20 MARKS)
( GRAMMAR AND CREATIVE WRITING )
III. Complete ANY TEN of the following tasks as directed. (10)
1. Fill in the blank by using the present continuous tense by using the verb (1)
given in the bracket.
Respected Sir/Ma’am,
I am Drishya, a member of NGO Prada. I ----------- (write) to you to bring to
your notice the increasing effect of air pollution in our neighbourhood and in
the surrounding area.
2. Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the opening line of a (1)
formal letter:
Dear Mr. Patel,
We are pleased to inform you that your proposal for the upcoming project by
the board of directors .
A. had endorsed B. will have been endorsed
C. has been endorsed D. have endorsed
3. Report the following sentence. (1)
My mother often says, “Honesty is the best policy”.
4. Read the dialogue between Ajay and his classmate Mohan. (1)
Ajay: Do you want to play with us?
Mohan: Yes, but I have been too late.
Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue.
Ajay asked Mohan if he wanted to play with them. Mohan replied affirmatively
and told him that he …………….. .
(a) have been too late (b) had been too late
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(c) were too late (d) has been too late
5. Complete the given school announcement by selecting the correct option to (1)
fill in the blank.
Good news, everyone!
Our school's robotics team has successfully a place in the
semifinals.
A.securing. B.secure. C.will secure. D. secured
6. Select the correct option to complete the given sentence from a handbook (1)
for managers. The manager consider the proposal before
making
a decision.
A.will. B.should. C.might. D.can
7. Read the conversation about social media, between a teacher and a student (1)
Teacher: How do you think social media influences our perceptions of reality?
Jagrit: I believe it distorts our perception of reality by only showing the
highlight reels of people's lives. Report the student's response by completing
the following.
The student remarked by
only showing the highlight reels of people's lives.
8. Complete the given sentence by filling the blank with the correct option. (1)
When we hear commentary on the radio, we easily ................ what is
happening at a particular moment.
(a) visualize (b) visualized (c) visualizing (d) will visualize
9. Report the conversation between the teacher and the student by (1)
completing sentence.
Teacher: For how many hours do you study at home, Rakesh?
Rakesh: I cannot study for more than half an hour.
The teacher asked Rakesh about the number of hours he studied at home to
which Rakesh informed ……………. .
10. Fill in the blank by choosing the past perfect tense. (1)
Tony asked his mother if she .................it from the mall earlier.
(a) bring (b) brings (c) had brought (d) has brought
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11. Complete the line from a poem by filling the blank with the simple present (1)
tense from the option.
Focus on all of life’s good
And you ............. things work out as they should
Feeling sorry and just sitting around
It is a sure thing to bring you down.
(a) find
(b) will find
(c) had found
(d) finds
12. He run very fast when he was young. (1)
a) must b) could c) should d) might
CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS (10 MARKS)
IV. A. Write a descriptive paragraph in about 100-120 words on your favourite 1x5=5
person in your family.
OR
B. Write a descriptive paragraph in about 100-120 words on an ‘Inspiring
Teacher’ using the information given below.
lecturer in Sanskrit literature — third person who has the highest knowledge
of Sanskrit linguistic specialty in calligraphy and philosophy — he/she was a
truck driver in Tamil Nadu — appointed to be a guest lecturer in university of
Delhi— didn’t have many rules in his class — humble heart and persistence
— always tried his/her best in the class –admired by his attitude towards his
students
V. A. Complete the story in 100-120 words, with the help of the cues given 1x5=5
below. Give a suitable title to the story.
Satish was standing on the balcony watching the last rays of the Sun. Loud
and angry voices in the street below distracted his attention. He ran down the
stairs to see what had happened …
OR
B. You are Aman /Ameena. You lie in your bed chamber listening to the patter
of the rain. Many memories of your childhood occupy your mind. Write a diary
entry in about 100-120 words about the most important experience that you
can recollect.
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SECTION C – LITERATURE
(40 MARKS)
VI. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the (5)
following.
1 mark
A Margie was scornful. ‘A man? How could a man be a teacher?’ ‘Well, he just each
told the boys and girls things and gave them homework and asked them
questions.’ ‘A man isn’t smart enough.’”
1. Why does Margie express disbelief about a human being a teacher?
A. She had never seen a man in real life
B. She believed only computers could teach efficiently
C. She thought men were uneducated
D. She misunderstood Tommy's explanation
2. What does Margie’s reaction to a human teacher reveal about her world?
A. Human intelligence has surpassed machines
B. Teaching is still done in classrooms
C. The idea of human teachers is obsolete and unimaginable
D. She hates school and teachers
3. How does Tommy’s response contrast with Margie’s view?
A. He mocks the idea of real teachers
B. He romanticizes the past and finds old schooling fascinating
C. He ignores Margie completely
D. He says machines are better teachers than men
4. What theme does this passage best illustrate?
A. Love for books
B. Generational conflict
C. Technological superiority vs. human touch in education
D. Memory and nostalgia
5. Which literary device is present in the phrase “A man isn’t smart enough”?
A. Irony – because humans created the teaching machines
B. Hyperbole – exaggerating the man’s stupidity
C. Metaphor – comparing man to machine
D. Simile – using ‘like’ or ‘as’
OR
B In 2001, Ustad Bismillah Khan was awarded India’s highest civilian award, the
Bharat Ratna. With the coveted award resting on his chest and his eyes
glinting with rare happiness, he said, ‘All I would like to say is: Teach your
children music, this is Hindustan’s richest tradition.’”
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1. What does Bismillah Khan’s statement reflect about his values?
a) Fame and recognition were most important to him
b) He wanted to modernize Indian music
c) He deeply respected Indian musical heritage
d) He believed children should avoid tradition
2. What emotion is best conveyed through “his eyes glinting with rare
happiness”?
a) Arrogance
b) Joy mixed with humility
c) Surprise and fear
d) Nervous excitement
3. Why does the author mention the Bharat Ratna award in this context?
a) To criticize the award selection
b) To show he was the first musician to receive it
c) To highlight his international fame
d) To show national recognition of his cultural contribution
4. What does Bismillah Khan’s advice to "teach your children music"
emphasize?
a) The need to become famous
b) The importance of academic success
c) Passing on cultural traditions
d) Changing classical music to pop
5. The phrase “coveted award resting on his chest” is used to:
a) Show the heaviness of the medal
b) Indicate his pride in wearing a uniform
c) Symbolize national honour and personal achievement
d) Mock the importance of awards
VII. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the (5)
following.
A I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence;
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
1. What emotion does the speaker convey with the phrase ‘with a sigh’?
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a) Happiness
b) Regret
c) Excitement
d) Indifference
2. What does the phrase ‘Somewhere ages and ages hence’
suggest?
a) The speaker is lost in time.
b) The speaker is in a hurry.
c) The events are happening in the distant future.
d) The events are happening in the present.
3. What does the metaphor of ‘Two roads diverged in a wood’
symbolize?
a) A literal forest with two roads.
b) Choices and decisions in life.
c) The speaker's love for nature.
d) The speaker's confusion.
4. What is the significance of the line ‘And that has made all the
difference’?
a) It shows the speaker is unsure about his choice.
b) It means the choice has led to a meaningful impact in his life.
c) It suggests the speaker regrets his decision.
d) It indicates the speaker took the easier path.
5. Find a word from the extract that means the same as ‘changed
result’.
a) Ages b) Diverged c) Sigh d) Difference
OR
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B. “When the humid shadows hover
Over all the starry spheres,
And the melancholy darkness
Gently weeps in rainy tears,”
1. What do the “humid shadows” refer to?
a) Dark clouds filled with moisture b) Trees
c) People’s shadows d) The night sky
2. The phrase “starry spheres” refers to:
a) The moon. b) The stars in the sky
c) The clouds. d) The planets
3. How is the darkness described in the stanza?
a) Happy and bright
b) Melancholy and gentle
c) Angry and loud
d) Warm and cheerful
4. The line “gently weeps in rainy tears” is an example of:
a) Simile
b) Personification
c) Metaphor
d) Hyperbole
5. What mood does the first stanza create?
a) Joyful and energetic
b) Calm and sad
c) Fearful and tense
d) Excited and lively
VIII Answer ANY FOUR of the following questions in about 40-50 words. 4x3=12
1. What did Einstein call his desk drawer at the patent office? Why? (A Truly
Beautiful Mind)
2. What is the single major memory that comes to the poet? Who are
the ‘darling dreamers’ he refers to? (Rain on the Roof)
3. Why was Margie doing badly in geography? What did the County Inspector
do to help her?(The Fun they Had)
4. When was her deafness first noticed? When was it confirmed?(Sound of
Music)
5. How does the poet speak to the wind—in anger or with humour? You must
also have seen or heard of the wind “crumbling lives”. What is your
response to this? Is it like the poet’s response?
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IX. Answer ANY TWO of the following questions in about 40-50 words. (2x3=6)
1. Why did the child want to stay at the fair even after losing his parents?
How did the child react when he could not find his parents?(The Lost Child)
2. Describe Toto’s behavior when he first came home.What trouble did Toto
cause in the house?(The Adventures of Toto)
3. What lesson can we learn from the story “The Lost Child”?
X. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions in about 100-120 words. (1x6=6)
1. Why did Emperor Aurangzeb ban the playing of the pungi and how it was
improved upon and called the Shehnai? (Sound of Music)
OR
What are the main features of the mechanical teachers and the school rooms
2.
that Margie and Tommy have in the story? (The Fun they Had)
XI. Answer ANY ONE of the following questions in about 100-120 words. (1x6=6)
1. Describe the emotional journey of the child in "The Lost Child". How does his
attitude toward material things change throughout the story? What message
does the author convey through this transformation?
OR
How does the narrator portray Toto’s mischievous yet intelligent nature in
2.
"The Adventures of Toto"? Cite specific incidents from the story to support
your answer.
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