RPS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

CLASS 9
English HOLIDAYS HW ASSIGNMENT

1 The road to success is not straight; there is a curve called failure, a loop
called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution lights called family, and
you will have flats called jobs. But, if you have a spare called determination, an
engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God,
you will make it to a place called success! In spite of all our planning and
preparation, unexpected challenges are certain to arise. The bumps in the
road are unavoidable, but you’ll never get to your destination if you aren’t
willing to drive over them. The difference between a disaster and triumph lies
in whether or not you’re prepared and willing to weather the storm. If you’re
ready, those bumps will become stepping-stones.
2. The key thing to realize is that working harder is same as working smarter.
How do you work smarter? You just need to have the right skills. People want
improved circumstances and better life without an improved self. They want
victory without paying the price or making efforts. It really cannot happen
without the other. Any improvements that have not been generated by
improving yourself are superficial and short-lived. If you want to have a better
future, you have to change yourself. Stop worrying about the various
challenges that will come your way. Just believe in yourself and use them as
stepping-stones.
3. “Success” is getting whatever you want out of life without violating the
rights of others. It is not an accident Success is the result of our attitude and
our attitude is a choice. Hence success is a matter of choice and not chance.
Today success represents a holistic and positive attitude to life. Attitude is
everything. Success is not
restricted within some kind of brick and mortar premises. It assumes the
individuality of a complete act executed with perfection; material
achievements do not define life. We don’t remember sports stars for the
products they endorse but the spirit of achievement they represent. In the
abundance of positive attitude underline the grandeur of a truly rewarding rich
life.
4. Success can be measured from two standpoints—the external and the
internal. Externally it is the measure of a job well done and recognition.
Internally it is the feeling of achievement and wholeness derived from the
completion of a task or fulfillment of desire.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the following
questions.
(i) The internal measure of our success is the feeling of achievement:
(a) from the completion of a task.
(b) from the fulfilment of desire.
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Neither (a) nor (b)
(ii) In para I, `unexpected challenges’ refers to:
(a) financial problem
(b) health problem
(c) lack of time
(d) All of these
(iii) “If you are ready, those bumps will become stepping-stones.” Through
this sentence the writer tells us to:
(a) ignore ups and downs while working to achieve our goal.
(b) work with a proper plan to achieve our goal.
(c) focus only on our goal and ignore all responsibilities.
(d) take all challenges with strong determination.

iv) Which one of the following quotes captures the central idea of the
passage?
Success is not final;
failure is not total. It is
It is better to fail in originality the courage to continue
than to succeed in that
imitation. — counts. —
Herman Melville Winston Churchill

(1) (2)

The road to success and the Success usually comes

road to failure are almost to those who are too
exactly the busy to be looking for
same. — it. —Henry
Colin R. Davis David Thoreau
 (3) (4)

(a) Option 1 (b) Option 2

(c) Option 3 (d) Option 4
(v) In order to work smarter, we must have:
(a) improved circumstances.
(b) right skills.
(c) better life.
(d) All of these

(vi) If we want to have a better future, we have to:

(a) change ourselves.
(b) stop worrying about the various challenges.
(c) believe in ourselves.
(d) All of these
(vii) Success can be measured from true standpoints — the external and the
internal. The external measure is the measure of:
(a) a job well done
(b) recognition
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Neither (a) nor (b)
(viii) Select the option that makes the correct use of ‘destination’ as used in
para 1.
(a) We will reach our destination by 6 o’clock.
(b) She is working hard to reach her destination.
(c) Shimla is her favourite destination.
(d) The cinema hall is the largest entertainment destination in the city.
(ix) According to the passage, success can be achieved by working smarter
not diligently. (True/False)
(x) The synonym of the word ‘viewpoint’ as given in para 3 is …………

Read the extract and answer the following questions.

He stalks in his vivid stripes

The few steps of his cage,
On pads of velvet quiet,
In his quiet rage.
Question: 1- Why do you think the tiger is quietly angry even though it’s quiet
around him? Answer in about 40 words.

Question: 2- State True or False.

None of the terms (a)-(d) correctly describe the tiger’s emotions as depicted
in the poem:
(a) Satisfaction – feeling pleased when you accomplish something

(b) Contentment – feeling of happiness and satisfaction

(c) Joyfulness – feeling great happiness or delight

(d) Serenity – the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled

Question: 3- The stealthy movement of the tiger within its cage suggests
a yearning for ________.

Question: 4- What emotion does the tiger’s “quiet rage” signify?

Answer the following questions

1) Why did Lencho’s happiness change into deep concern?

2)Did Hari like working for Anil? Give reasons in support of your answer.

3) What did Mandela think about the oppressor and the oppressed?

4) Describe the gradual progress of Tricki at the surgery.