KUWAIT SAHODAYA

FINAL EXAMINATION

SESSION 2018-2019

SUBJECT: ENGLISH SUBJECT CODE: 184

DATE: 12.02.2019 TIME ALLOTED: 3Hours Max Marks: 80

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

(i) The question paper is divided into three sections:

Section A : Reading 20 marks
Section B : Writing and Grammar 30 marks
Section C : Literature / Text- books 30 marks
(ii) All questions are Compulsory.
(iii) You may attempt any section at a time.
(iv) All questions of that particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
(v) Marks are indicated against each question.

SECTION A : READING

1. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. 8 marks

Fish keeping has benefits that make it an attractive hobby for millions of people . Aquariums can bring
a bit of nature, a living ecosystem, into any home, including apartments that do not allow other pets. like
tending a furry animal ,helping to maintain a fish tank can teach a child the responsibility of caring for
other living creatures.

As pets, fish have distinct advantages: they are quiet, they do not chew or scratch the furniture, and
with a few slow -release feeders in their tank , they can safely be left alone for a week or two.

But it is likely the documented benefit to human health that has helped make aquariums so popular .Like
petting a dog or cat , gazing at an aquarium at the end of a long, hard day can reduce stress and lower
blood pressure. Likewise , research shows that people waiting to see a doctor or undergo medical
procedure were less anxious after watching fish swimming in a tank. Watching fish also has a significant
calming effect on children with attention deficit as well as on elderly people with Alzheimer's disease.
Today, home aquariums have became popular as commercial fish breeding operations and air transport
has made it easy and affordable, More durable tanks and improved filtration system have enabled
hobbyists to sustain fish for longer periods.

Today, home aquariums range from a child's goldfish bowl to elaborate tanks holding several hundred
gallons of water and dozens of exotic fish. More adventurous hobbyists opt for saltwater tanks ,which
take more work and equipment to maintain a stable environment .Saltwater fish are more costly and more
susceptible to changes in temperature and water quality than freshwater species .On the positive side
,they are spectacularly colorful and turn a tank into a dramatic focal point.

Modern aquariums have evolved far beyond the boring rectangular tank. Today's models come in almost
any shape imaginable –round, hexagonal, bow front, concave, free form and flat to hang on the wall .They
also have become key elements in home and office decor .They are built into walls and incorporated into
tables, lamps ,desks and even bath tubs. Almost any object it seems can be turned into a fish tank.

1. On the basis of your reading of the passage answer the following questions:

a. Why do people prefer keeping fish as a pet? (2 marks)

b. What are the special advantages of petting fish? (1mark)

c. How does fish-keeping control high blood pressure? (1mark)

d. Why is salt water tank used sometimes for keeping fish? (1mark)

e. What is the main reason for the popularity of aquariums? (1mark)

f. Why are aquariums available in different shapes? (1mark)

g. Find a word from the passage which means the same as: ‘a disease of the brain that affects memory’.
(1mark)

2.Read the passage given below: 12 marks

1. Tourism is travel for recreation, leisure, religious, family or business purposes, normally for a limited
duration. Tourism is generally associated with International travel, but may also refer to travel to
another place within the same country. The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people
“travelling to and staying at places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive
year for leisure, business and other purposes.”

2. Tourism has become a popular global leisure activity. Tourism can either be domestic or international
and international tourism can be classified as either inbound or outbound tourism. Today inbound tourism
is a major source of income for many countries, Especially in terms of foreign exchange earned by the
country as a whole. It also has a substantial impact on the local economy and employment of a place
frequently visited by tourists.

3. India is a country with a rich cultural heritage which has always fascinated travelers. It is a unique
land of diversities where all kinds of natural beauty including desert, sea , forests , mountains, flowers,
wildlife is present within a single geographical boundary of a country. Anybody visiting India will have
experience of different dresses, culture, flora and fauna in different states. Thus, India has always
been a destination for tourists who want to enjoy this combination of culture, tradition and rich heritage.
Not only this, foreign tourists act as “Ambassadors Of Indian Culture” and take the message further
across the world.

4. Indian government has made various efforts to take advantage of these unique possessions to
promote tourism. One such big initiative is the scheme of e-Tourist Visa. The measure has been
introduced to make travelling to India easier and simpler for foreign tourists.
 5. The entire scheme began with the demand by the tourism industry to liberalize the visa regime for
foreign tourists to give a boost to tourism in the country. In response, “Visa-On Arrival” was initiated
by the government and is now made available to forty four countries. “Visa On-Arrival” means that you
need a visa to enter but it is possible to apply for and receive the visa only when you show up in the
country of visit itself.

2.1 On the basis of your reading of the passage answer the following questions:

a) What do you understand by ‘tourism’? (2marks)

b) How is the economy of a country affected by tourism? (2marks)

c) Can India be a popular tourist destination? Give 2 reasons. (2marks)

d) Give any two factors that help boost tourism in India. (2marks)

2.2 Choose the right option from the given alternatives.

a. Identify the word which means the same as “consecutive” (para 1) (1mark)

(i) period of time one after the other without interruption.

(ii) period of time with some interruption.

(iii) period of event with some interruption.

(iv) period of event with no interruption at all

b. Identify the word which is the synonym of “frequently”. (para 2) (1mark)

(i) daily

(ii) habitual

(iii) sometimes

(iv) always

c. Identify the word which is the antonym of “simpler” ( para 4) (1mark)

(i) complicated

(ii) plane

(iii) possible

(iv) foolish

d. Identify the word which means the same as “liberalize” ( para 5) it allows: (1mark)

(i) people more freedom.

(ii) people more opportunity.

(iii) selected people some opportunity.

(iv) only limited freedom.

 SECTION B: WRITING & GRAMMAR

3. “A man’s manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait.” The quote highlights the importance of
good manners in life. Write an article in the school magazine on ‘Good Manners’. You may use the following
hints with your own ideas. 8 marks

Hints: First step to success – need for good manners – makes life easy with politeness – creates good
will – use words like Thank you, sorry, please – important words – well mannered people liked by all.

4. Write a story in about 150-200 words based on the clues given below. 10
marks
A boy was waiting for the bus on the bus stop. He saw an old man who was just crossing the road. Suddenly
a car was coming towards him from the opposite side. Then he rushed to ………..
5. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate form of the word given in the bracket . 4 Marks

After (a)_________ (spend) a week in the cottage he decided that he didn’t really
enjoy(b)_________(live) in the country and began to (c)________(think) of an excuse for
(d)_________(sell) the cottage.

6. The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each line. Write the incorrect
word against the correct question number in your answer sheet. 4 Marks

Incorrect Correct

It was a site which gladdened my heart. (a) __________ __________

I saw an old man of seventy planted (b) __________ __________
a sapling while his grandson stood besides him (c) __________ __________
watching intently which his grandfather was doing. (d) _________ ___________

7. Frame meaningful sentences by using the following words. 4 Marks

(a) is it/that/attracts/so many/to it?/about/prayers/people/what

(b) offer/peace/of hope/and/of/mind/a lot/prayers.
(c) anything/the faith/they give/to believe/can/that/happen/you.
(d) ought/with/honest/heart/offered/ prayers/to/be/an.

SECTION C : LITERATURE TEXTBOOKS

8. Read the extracts given below and answer one out of two. 4 Marks

“Then the matter

Of scorching and choking
In sun and air,
Browning, hardening,
Twisting, withering,
And then it is done.”

(a) Name the poem and the poet.

(b) What is scorching done by?
(c) What is choking done by?
(d) ‘And then it is done’. What is done?
 OR

‘During the annual Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam Ceremony, our family used to arrange boats with a special
platform for carrying idols of the Lord from the temple to the marriage site, situated in the middle of
the pond called Rama Tirtha which was near our house’.

1.Name the author of the above passage.

2.What was the annual event held in Rameshwaram ?

3.Where did the boats carry the idols of the Lord ?

4. Find a word from the passage that means “images of God”.

9. Read the questions given below and answer in about 30-40 words. 2x5 10 Marks

1. What request did the narrator’s wife make to the curator? Did the curator grant the request?
2. Why does the poet call harvests ‘peaceful’ and war as ‘winter’?
3. Why did Santosh write a letter of apology to her father?

4. Who rescued the lost child? What did he offer to buy?

5. How did the villagers make the helicopters drop regular quantities of the flood?

10. Read the following questions and answer one out of two in about 100-150 words 8 Marks

The intruder is boastful. He threatens Gerrard, “I’ll make you crawl” Was he able to carry out his threat?
What happened to him?

OR
How did a chance discovery of a paper book leave Margie and Tommy awestruck?
11. Read the following questions and answer one out of two in about 100-150 words. 8 Marks

Draw a brief character sketch of the Happy Prince

OR

Sergei’s sympathy was as important as Olga’s noble deeds that reformed Lushkoff. Discuss.
 KUWAIT SAHODAYA EXAMINATION
FINAL EXAM 2018-2019
SUBJECT ( 184)
SET- 1
CLASS - IX

ANSWER KEY

1.(a) Aquariums can bring a bit of nature, a living ecosystem, in the apartments that do not allow other
pets. like tending a furry animal. 2marks

(b) they are quiet, they do not chew or scratch the furniture . 1mark

(c) gazing at an aquarium at the end of a long, hard day can reduce stress and lower blood pressure .
1mark

(d) they are spectacularly colorful and turn a tank into a dramatic focal point. 1mark

(e) commercial fish breeding operations and air transport made it easy and affordable 1 mark

(f) they have become key elements in home and office decor 1mark

(g) Alzheimer's disease 1mark

2.1a) Travel for tourism, business , pleasure , religious or any other purpose ---- domestic or
international – usually for a limited duration . 2marks

b) Major sources of income;, provides employment 2marks

c) Yes , India is a unique land of diversities and rich heritage . 2marks

d) Introduction of e-Tourist Visa – visa on arrival in addition to other factors. 2marks

2.2 (a) period of time one after the other without interruption 1mark

(b) habitual 1mark

(c) complicated 1mark

(d) it allows people more freedom. 1mark

3. Content-4

Format-2

Fluency-2

4. Content-6

Format-2

Fluency-2

5. a. Spending b. living c. think d. selling 1 x4 - 4 Marks

6.Incorrect Correct 1 x4 - 4 Marks

 a. site sight

b. planted planting

c. besides beside

d. which what

7. 1.What is it about prayers that attracts so many people to it? 1 x4 - 4 Marks

2.Prayers offer a lot of hope and peace of mind.
3. They give the faith to believe anything that happens to you.
4. Prayers ought to be offered with honest heart.

8. (a) The name of the poem is ‘On Killing A Tree’ and the name of the poet is Gieve Patel’. 1 x4 - 4
Marks
(b) Scorching is done by the heat of the sun.
(c) Chocking is done by the absence of the air.
(d) A tree is put to an end forever

OR

1. Dr.A P J Abdul Kalam

2. The annual event held in Rameshwaram was Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam Ceremony.

3. The boats carried the idols of the Lord in the middle of the pond on the site of the marriage (or
ceremony or function).

4. Idols.

9. 1.The narrator’s wife requested the curator of the zoo to allow her to take her pet sloth bear,
Baba, back home. He refused initially by saying that Baba was a government property and he could not
be given away. But afterwards, he suggested that they should contact the Superintendent in Bangalore
for permission to take Baba home. 2
Marks

2. Harvests are called ‘peaceful’ because they bring abundance and prosperity and they thrive in
peaceful times only. War, on to the other hand, is like the severe and harsh ‘winter’ that ruins the crops
and starves people. It is only the peaceful times that bring harmony and contentment. War destroys
everything and forces people to face hunger, poverty, disease and death. 2 Marks

3. Santosh had got herself enrolled in the Uttarkashi Nehru Institute of Mountaineering without
seeking her father’s permission. She had thought of talking to her family about this during her
holidays. However, there was hardly any time between the end of the semester and her reporting date
at the institute. Due to her inability to go home, she wrote a letter of apology to her father.
2 Marks

4. A kind man in the shrine heard the child’s cry and lifted him in his arms. To pacify the wailing child,
he offered to buy all those things that he had asked for from his parents – horse ride, a multi-coloured
balloon, garland, snake-charmers show, and a sweetmeat. 2 Marks
5. Prashant and others devised a plan to attract the attention of the helicopters. They deputed
children to lie there with empty utensils on their stomachs. This was done to communicate to the
helicopters that they were hungry. The scheme worked and the helicopters started dropping food
regularly. 2 Marks

10. An intruder forcibly enters Gerrard’s room. There is a revolver in his hand. His intentions are evil.
He threatens to kill Gerard. But Gerrard talks pleasantly to him. The intruder is surprised. He thinks
that Gerrard is playing a trick. He tells him to stop playing smart. He boasts that he is intelligent. He
threatens Gerard, “I’ll make you crawl.” But the subsequent happening shows that an intruder is a foolish
person. Instead of making Gerard crawl, he finds himself shut in a cupboard in the end. The intruder
wanted to know more about Gerrard. But Gerrard makes him talk about himself. He discloses that he is
a jewel thief. He has murdered a policeman. Now he is running from the police. He resembles Gerrard.
His plan is to kill Gerrard and live in his room under his name. Gerrard guesses rightly that the intruder
is not intelligent. He plays a clever game and shuts him in a cupboard. Then he calls the police. Thus the
boast of the intruder is proved wrong. 8
Marks
0R

Margie (9) and Tommy (13) are neighbourhood friends in the year 2157. It is an age of total
automation, mechanisation, digitalisation and computerisation. Children do not go to a school building
and they are not taught by a human teacher. Instead, their teacher is a tele-teacher, a computer like a
machine that has millions of books. It can be customised according to the age and learning needs and
abilities of individual students. Reading is done on a screen that displays movable text. So, one day
when Tommy finds an old, dusty paper book in the attic of his house, he shares the exciting news with
his friend Margie and together they are awestruck, for they had hitherto never seen or heard about a
book that had no screen but only fixed text on pages that had to be flipped with fingers. As the duo
kept reading the book further and further, their excitement kept growing. They were awestruck to
discover that ancient schools were huge buildings where hundreds of children studied together with
the same syllabus, the same subjects and carried out the same activities and tasks. They were taught
by real human teachers with the help of real books. Margie believes that students those days must
have had a lot of fun studying together.

11. The Happy Prince was a statue. He stood on a tall pillar. He had two sapphires for his eyes. His body
was covered with leaves of gold. There was a ruby in his sword hilt. When he was alive he was very happy.
He did not know any sorrow or misery. People called him the Happy Prince. After his death, he was set
on a high pillar. Now he could see poverty and misery all around him. His heart was filled with pity. He
tried to help the poor people. He sent the ruby to the poor seamstress. He sent the sapphires of his
eyes to the playwright and the match girl. He sent the gold of his body to the poor and hungry children.
He loved the swallow. When the swallow died his heart broke. Thus the Happy Prince was a kind and loving
man.
8 Marks
OR

Lushkoff gave the credit of his reformation to Olga but it is true that Sergei’s sympathy towards him
was also important. If Sergei had not taken the initiative to assign work to Lushkoff and had instead
handed him over to the police, the beggar’s life would have ended in a disaster. Sergei, like Olga, went
out of his way to uplift the ragged beggar by making him do odd jobs and paying him in return. Sergei
was not obliged in any way to spend money on a beggar in this manner but it was his concern for Lushkoff
that he made sincere efforts to reform him. Sergei also arranged a ‘cleaner employment’ of a copier for
Lushkoff by sending him to his friend with a letter of recommendation. Again, it was Sergei who brought
Lushkoff to Olga. If this had not been done, Olga would not have been able to help him. Hence, the
contribution of Sergei in the reformation of Lushkoff was as important as that of Olga.