RUSTOMJIE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, JALGAON

PT 1 - English
Date : 15/04/2024 Revision Paper Grade : 9

Q.1) Read the following passage carefully.

School used to be all about writing, whether it was the exercise books we wrote in or the notes we
passed around. But not anymore. Now it‟s all about typing. Learning your QWERTY is almost as
important as learning your ABC.
So, when my daughter came home last year with cursive handwriting homework, I was nonplussed.
Cursive writing was originally developed to make it easier for children to write with a quill. By joining
up the letters, it kept the quill on the parchment and minimized ink blots. But my daughter writes with a
laptop. I explained as much to her teacher at the next parents‟ day.
But the teacher explained that research suggests that the process of writing information down on paper,
by hand, has a more direct effect on the formation of memories in the learning process than typing.
Taking notes in class is still the most effective way to learn. It‟s a better way to store the skills for
written language in a child‟s brain than pressing keys.
She went on to say, “But that doesn‟t mean that one should ditch computers. Children should be taught
to touch-type early on. She just feels that learning is aided by the physical act of writing. Authors often
write their first draft by hand. Whether it‟s to do with the pace of thought, or some kind of stimulation
the physical act has, we don‟t know. But it‟s a fact.”
The French would doubtless agree. They love their handwriting. Teachers in France believe that fluency
with a pen „unlocks the mind‟ and they spend more time on writing than reading between the ages of
three and eight.
We teach children the formation of letters and the appropriate joining strokes. But after a few years we
leave them on their own devices, just as the written workload starts to increase. That‟s when the bad
habits set in.
But as proper writing becomes rarer, spending some time improving your handwriting is a good
investment. In the future, sending a handwritten letter will be a display of affluence and class, which is
why the sale of fountain pens is reviving.
I Answer the following questions briefly:
1. Today handwriting is not given much importance as_____________________ .
2. The author was nonplused when his daughter came home with cursive handwriting homework as he
felt that _______________________________ .
3. The teacher felt differently because ______________________________ .
4. Cursive writing was introduced as it ________________________________ .
5. Although children are taught to write at an early age, they do not have legible handwriting when they
grow older as _____________________________ .
6. Learning your QWERTY means _________________________ .
II Fill in the blanks with ONE word only:
The point the author is trying to make here is that the importance of the computer cannot be
(a) ____________ , but handwriting is (b) ______________ important as, not only does it
(c) ____________ the learning, it also displays (d) ____________ .
Q.2) Read the passage and answer the questions.
1. Any fuel that is derived from biomass that is plant or algae material of animal waste is termed as Bio
fuel. Since such feedstock material can be replenished readily, biofuel is considered to be a source of
renewable energy, unlike fossil fuels such as petroleum, coal, and natural gas. Bio fuel is commonly
advocated as a cost-effective and environmentally benign alternative to petroleum and other fossil fuels,
particularly within the context of rising petroleum prices and increasing concern over the contributions
made by fossils to global warming, Many critics express concerns about the scope of the expansion of
certain bio fuels because of the economic and environmental costs associated with the refining process
and the potential removal of vast areas of arable land from food production.
2. Leading investors have joined the growing chorus of concern about governments and companies
rushing into producing bio fuels as a solution for global warming, saying that many involved in the
sector could be jeopardising future profits if they do not consider the long-term impact of what they are
doing carefully.
3. It is essential to build sustainability criteria into the supply chain of any green fuel project in order to
ensure that there is no adverse effect on the surrounding environment and social structures. The report
produced by the investors expresses concern that many companies may not be fully aware of the
potential pitfalls in the bio fuel sector.
4. Production of corn and soya beans has increased dramatically in the last years as an eco-friendly
alternative to fossil fuels but environmental and human rights campaigners are worried that this will
lead to destruction of rain forests. Food prices could also go up as there is increased competition for
crops as both are foodstuffs and sources of fuel. Last week, the UN warned that bio fuels could have
dangerous side effects and said that steps need to be taken to make sure that land converted to grow bio
fuels does not damage the environment or cause civil unrest. There is already great concern about palm
oil, which is used in many foods in addition to being an important bio fuel, as rain forests are being
cleared in some countries and people driven from their homes to create palm oil plantations.
5. An analyst and author of the investors report says that bio fuels are not a cure for climate change but
they can play their part as long as governments and companies impact thoroughly. There should also be
greater measure taken to increase efficiency and to reduce demand.
Answer the following questions on the basis of the passage you have read.
1. Biofuel is regarded as
a) cost effective b) environment friendly c) costly d) Both (a) and (b)
2. There is a great concern about palm oil because
i) it is a biofuel as well as an essential food product.
ii) it has adverse effects on the environment.
iii) many rainforests are cleared to create plantations.
iv) it will displace many tribes.
a) I and IV b) 1 and III c) III and IV d) II and III
3. Select the option that makes the correct use of replenished', as used in the passage, to fill in the blank
space
a) On Monday I dared venture to Main Street to ______________ a bet
b) In the unexpected ______________ of the war, volunteer enlistments became too slow.
c) Tanner took a quick nap to______________ his dwindling energy.
d) As you have finished your drinks, would you like me to ______________ your glasses.
 4. Choose the option that incorrectly states the two meanings of „pitfalls‟ as used in the passage.
1. danger 2. Lamination 3. Trap 4. Risk 5.Problems 6. Fails
a) 1 and 2 b) 4 and 5 c) 1 and 6 d) 3 and 6
5. UN warned that biofuels could have --------.
6. What advise did UN give?
7. What are petroleum, coal etc. termed as?
8.List a disadvantage of using bio fuels.
SECTION - B (WRITING SKILLS AND GRAMMAR)
Q.3 A book fair was organised in your city in the month of January. Describe the fair using the
following hints.
Time and place ______ purpose of the fair______ arrangements______ participants______ no of people
who attended the fair______ what was special about it
OR
Write a descriptive paragraph on a social figure you admire the most based on the clues given in
the box.
Name of the personality______ physical features______ birth place ______ date______ reason for
being famous______ his/her struggle______ major achievements______ qualities that you admire
about him/her
Q.4 Complete the following passage with suitable determiners wherever necessary
Our Administrator is ______ man of honesty and integrity. He does not accept ______ gift from
students, teachers or parents. On ______ occasion of ______ children's day he was rewarded for his
honesty.
Q.5 Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction
a) I bought a watch and a wallet as birthday gifts. Though a watch is working fine, the wallet's leather
doesn't seem to be of good quality.
Option no Error Correction
A a the
B gifts gift
C a this

b) Fill in the blanks with suitable determiners

Lecture is a method of teaching as old as civilisation. It is ______ commonly practised and very widely
used. In ______ countries. ______ traditional and almost the only technique employed was the formal
lecture.
SECTION - D (LITERATURE)
Q.5 Read the extract and answer the questions.
Margie was scornful. " What's there to write about school." I hate school.
Margie always hated school but now she hated it more than ever. The mechanical teacher had been
giving her test after test and she had been doing worse and worse until her mother had shaken her head
sorrowfully and sent for the County Inspector.
 1. Margie had been not doing well in
a) Geography b) Science c) History d) English
2. Fill in the blanks with one word only
_______ in the extract is the opposite of 'appreciative'.
3. The phrase 'sent for' in the extract means.
a) went b) called c) approved d) showed
4. Why was Margie scornful?
5. Select the option that correctly captures the application of the word shaken as used in the extract.
a) Ranvir was shaken after hearing the news of his cousin's demise.
b) My table was shaken when the earthquake came.
c) He had shaken his arm when the teacher called his name.
d) Shaken by the trauma of the incident he wept inconsolably.
Q.6 Read the extract and answer the questions.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence
Two roads diverged in a wood and I
took the one less travelled by
and that has made the difference.

1) Who is „I‟ in the above lines?

a) A poet b) a person lost in the woods c) The poet‟s friend d) A women in the woods
2) What does the above line tell about the feeling of the poet?
a) He was feeling nostalgic. b)He was feeling sorrowful
b) He was feeling regret d) He was feeling amused
3)What is the theme of the poem?
4)What is the literary device used in the above lines?
5) What is the rhyme scheme of the above lines?

Q.7 Answer in short. (ANY 1)

1. What is the difference between the two roads in the beginning and at the end?
2. What kind of teachers Margie and Tommy have?
Q.8 Answer in short. (ANY 1)
1. What are the things the child sees on the way to the fair? Why does he lag behind?
2. What happened when the child entered the grove and how did he enjoy there?
Q9. Answer in detail. (ANY 1)
1. Compare the attitude of the child before and after his separation from his parents.
2. Machines cannot replace human beings. Explain with reference to the lesson „ The Fun They Had‟?