9th model question paper 2019 english

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 2019

CLASS IX – ENGLISH (Language and Literature)

Subject Code: 184

Time Allowed: 3 Hours

Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

(i)  This paper is divided into three sections: A, B and C. All sections are compulsory.

(ii) Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.

(iii) Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

SECTION A – READING                                                                                     (20 Marks)

Q1. Read the following passage carefully.                                                             (8 Marks)

The Importance of Trees

1. Trees are the lungs of the earth. They absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, making our environment fit for living. In today’s world, with rapid industrialisation and urbanisation, trees play an increasingly vital role in maintaining ecological balance.
2. Forests cover about 30 percent of the earth’s surface and are home to more than 80 percent of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity. They provide habitat for countless species of plants, animals and microorganisms. The loss of forests threatens the survival of these species.
3. Trees also help in conserving water. Their roots bind the soil and prevent erosion. They help in the water cycle by absorbing groundwater and releasing it into the atmosphere through a process called transpiration. This moisture eventually falls as rain, benefiting agricultural lands.
4. Beyond environmental benefits, trees have great economic value. They provide timber, fuel, fruits, medicines, and raw materials for many industries. In rural areas, millions of people depend on forests for their livelihood.
5. Despite their importance, forests are being destroyed at an alarming rate. Deforestation leads to climate change, loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and disruption of water cycles. It is the responsibility of every citizen to protect trees and plant more of them.

On the basis of your reading of the above passage, answer the following questions:

1. What role do trees play in maintaining the ecological balance?
2. How do trees help in conserving water? Explain the process of transpiration as mentioned in the passage.
3. What percentage of the earth’s surface is covered by forests? What do these forests support?
4. What are the consequences of deforestation mentioned in the passage?
5. Find words from the passage which mean the same as:

    (a)  the variety of life on Earth (para 2)

    (b)  the cutting down of trees on a large scale (para 5)

Q2. Read the following passage carefully.                                                             (12 Marks)

Mobile Phones – A Boon or a Bane?

1. The mobile phone has become one of the most indispensable gadgets of modern life. From a simple communication device, it has evolved into a smartphone – a mini computer that fits in the palm of your hand. Today, people use mobile phones for browsing the internet, shopping, banking, entertainment and much more.
2. Mobile phones have brought people closer. One can stay in touch with family and friends across the world at any time. In times of emergency, they serve as lifesavers. Various applications provide real-time navigation, health monitoring, and instant access to information.
3. However, excessive use of mobile phones has several disadvantages. Students get distracted from their studies. Cyberbullying, online fraud and privacy invasion are growing concerns. The blue light emitted from screens disturbs sleep patterns, and prolonged use can cause eye strain and neck problems.
4. Social media, accessed through mobile phones, has a mixed impact. While it connects people and spreads awareness, it also spreads misinformation and has been linked to increased levels of anxiety and depression, particularly among teenagers.
5. Like all technology, mobile phones are neither entirely good nor entirely bad. The key lies in disciplined and mindful use. Setting screen time limits, avoiding phones during meals and study hours, and verifying information before sharing can help us make the best use of this powerful tool.

On the basis of your reading of the above passage, answer the following questions:

6. How has the mobile phone evolved over the years? Give two examples of its modern uses.
7. State any three advantages of mobile phones as mentioned in the passage.
8. What are the health-related problems caused by excessive use of mobile phones?
9. How does social media have a mixed impact on people?
10. What measures does the author suggest for the disciplined use of mobile phones?
11. Give a suitable title to the passage and justify your choice in one sentence.
12. Find words from the passage which mean:

    (a)  Something that cannot be done without  (para 1)

    (b)  Careful and conscious awareness  (para 5)

SECTION B – WRITING AND GRAMMAR                                                               (30 Marks)

WRITING

Q9.  You are Ramesh/Radhika, residing at 14, Gandhi Nagar, Jaipur. Write a letter to the Editor of a local newspaper in about 100–120 words expressing your concern about the increasing pollution in your city and suggesting measures to tackle it.   (8 Marks)

OR

Q9.  You are Priya/Prakash. Your school is organising an Annual Science Exhibition. Write a notice in about 50 words for your school notice board giving all necessary details.   (8 Marks)

Q10.  Write a short story in about 200–250 words based on the following outline:   (10 Marks)

A young girl lost in a jungle – frightened and alone – hears a sound – discovers an injured bird – nurses it back to health – finds her way home with the bird’s help.

OR

Q10.  Write an article in about 200–250 words on the topic: “The Value of Sports in Education”   (10 Marks)

GRAMMAR

Q11.  Fill in the blanks choosing the most appropriate option from those given in brackets:   (3 Marks)

(a)  She _____________ (has been / is) studying for three hours.

(b)  The news _____________ (was / were) shocking to everyone.

(c)  Neither the teacher nor the students _____________ (was / were) informed about the holiday.

Q12.  The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Identify the error and write the correction in the space provided:   (4 Marks)

Line	Error	Correction
Yesterday I go to the market.
I buyed a new pair of shoes.
The shoes was very comfortable.
I have wear them all day.

Q13.  Rearrange the following words/phrases to form meaningful sentences:   (3 Marks)

(a)  health / is / wealth / good / better / than

(b)  books / of / importance / understand / we / must / the

(c)  every / exercise / should / person / daily / do

Q14.  Do as directed:   (2 Marks)

(a)  He said, “I am going to the market.” (Change to Indirect Speech)

(b)  She sings a beautiful song. (Change to Passive Voice)

SECTION C – LITERATURE TEXTBOOKS                                                             (30 Marks)

Q15.  Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:   (8 Marks)

“I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,

And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made;

Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honeybee,

And live alone in the bee-loud glade.”

                                                   – W.B. Yeats, The Lake Isle of Innisfree

• Where does the poet want to go? What does he wish to build there?
• What do the words ‘bee-loud glade’ suggest about the place?
• What is the mood or tone of the poet in these lines?
• Find a word from the extract that means ‘a small forest clearing’.

OR

Q15.  Read the following extract from the prose and answer the questions that follow:

“No, I’m not going to tell you who I am. Figure it out for yourself. But I’ll tell you what I want. I want you to be my friend. I’m very lonely.”

                                                   – From ‘The Little Girl’ (BEEHIVE)

• Who is speaking these words and to whom?
• What does the speaker want and why?
• What does this extract tell us about the speaker’s emotional state?

Q16.  Answer any FOUR of the following questions in 30–40 words each:   (8 Marks)

• (From BEEHIVE – Prose) How did Margie feel about her school? Why did she hate it? (The Fun They Had)
• (From BEEHIVE – Prose) Why was Iswaran an asset to Mahendra? (Iswaran the Storyteller)
• (From BEEHIVE – Poetry) What does the poet say about the rain in the poem ‘Rain on the Roof’?
• (From MOMENTS) Why did the grandfather decide to take the young seagull away? (The Address)
• (From BEEHIVE – Prose) What lesson did Kezia learn about her father at the end? (The Little Girl)

Q17.  Answer the following question in about 100–120 words:   (6 Marks)

(From BEEHIVE) ‘The fun they had’ is a story set in the future. How is Margie’s school different from today’s schools? What does the story suggest about the true value of human interaction in education?

OR

(From BEEHIVE) Describe the character of Iswaran in the story ‘Iswaran the Storyteller’. What qualities made him special?

Q18.  Answer the following question from MOMENTS in about 100–120 words:   (8 Marks)

How did Bismillah Khan become a great shehnai player? What role did the Vishnu temple and the river Ganga play in his musical journey? (The Sound of Music – Part II)

OR

What was the Happy Prince’s condition at the end of the story? What is the message the story conveys about compassion and sacrifice? (The Happy Prince)