Class 9 English New Model Question

Subject: Compulsory English       Time: 3 hrs                     F.M:75

Grade: IX

Students are required to answer in their own words as far as practicable.

1. Read the following poem and do the activities that follow:

Whose woods these are I think I know

His house is in the village though

He will not see me stopping here

To watch his woods fill up with snow.

My little horse must think it queer

To stop without a farmhouse near

Between the woods and frozen lake

The darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shake

To ask if there is some mistake.

The only other sound’s the sweep

Of easy wind and downy flake.

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,

But I have promises to keep,

And miles to go before I sleep,

And miles to go before I sleep.

1. Choose the correct alternative for each of the questions below:

1. The season described in the poem is………

1. Summer iii. Autumn 

2. Winter iv. Spring 

2. ‘wood’ in the poem means…….

1. Snow iii. Forest

2. Farm iv. Horse

3. The woods are filled with………

1. Ice iii. Snow 

2. Hail iv. Flowers

4. The event took place in…………of the year.

1. Beautiful evening iii. Brightest evening

2. Darkest evening iv. Coldest evening

5. The horse thought it was…… to stop.

1. Foolish iii. Strange 

2. Useless iv. Queer 

2.  Read the following text and do the tasks that follow.

he weather gets colder, days get shorter and leaves change colour and fall off the trees. Soon, winter is here. Snow covers the ground. People live in warm houses and wear heavy coats outside. Our food comes from the grocery store. But what about animals? Animals do many different, amazing things to get through the winter. Some of them migrate. This means they travel to other places where the weather is warmer or they can find food. Many birds migrate in the autumn. Because the trip can be dangerous, some travel in large flocks. For example, geese fly in noisy, "V"-shaped groups. Other kinds of birds fly alone. How do they know when it is time to leave for the winter? Scientists are still studying this. Many see migration as part of a yearly cycle of changes a bird goes through. The cycle is controlled by changes in the amount of daylight and the weather. Birds can fly very long distances. For example, the Arctictern nests close to the North Pole in the summer. In autumn, it flies south all the way to Antarctica. Each spring, it returns north again. Most migrating birds travel shorter distances. But how do they find their way to the same place each year? Birds seem to navigate like sailors once did, using the Sun, Moon and stars for direction. They also seem to have a compass in their brain for using the Earth's magnetic field. Other animals migrate, too. There are a few mammals, like some bats, caribou and elk, and whales that travel in search of food each winter. Many fish migrate. They may swim south, or move into deeper, warmer water. Some insects also migrate. Certain butterflies and moths fly very long distances. For example, Monarch butterflies spend the summer in Canada and the Northern US. They migrate as far south as Mexico for the winter. Most migrating insects go much shorter distances. Many, like termites and Japanese beetles, move downward into the soil. Earthworms also move down, some as far as six feet below the surface.

A. Write 'True' or 'False' against the following statements. [5×1=5]

1. Animals wear thick coats to protect themselves from the cold.

2. The animal's food comes from the grocery.

3. Many animals migrate in search of food.

4. Birds can fly very long distances.

5. Earthworms move down, some as far as six feet below in the stone.

B. Answer the following questions. [5×1=5]

1. How do birds migrate?

2. Where does our food come from?

3. What controls the migration cycle of the birds?

4. How do birds find places for migration each year?

5. What is the text about?

3. Read the following advertisement and do the activities that follow. [10]

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 Kantipur Media Group is the country's first and leading private media group. With the mission of enhancing Nepali people's right. to reliable information, KMG is committed to propagating responsible journalism, offering value to our subscribers and providing an effective platform for advertisers. Kantipur Publications, Radio Kantipur, Kantipur Television, Kantipur Digital Corp and Kantipur Foundation are the main brands under KMG's umbrella.

Position: Marketing Head 

The ideal candidate for this position is highly organized, forward-thinking, ambitious and has the ability to develop, expand and explore business opportunities for Radio Kantipur. The ideal candidate is able to leads a team to achieve departmental goals.

 Qualifications and Requirements: 

Master's Degree in Management with a concentration in Marketing and three years of relevant work experience. Strong leadership and management skills. Superior oral and written communication skills in English and Nepali language. Excellent presentation and negotiation skills Good interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure. Media marketing experience; especially in Radio will be an added advantage.

 To Apply: 

Interested Nepali citizens having met the above requirements are encouraged to submit their updated CV along with a cover letter at [email protected] no later than 17:00 hours, July 10.

1. Fill in the blanks with suitable words/phrases from the above advertisement. [5x1=5] 

1. Kantipur Media Group is Nepal's first............ 

2. The selected candidate will work in the marketing field for 

3. C. The academic qualification needed to apply for the post is........

4. The candidate should submit an ...... along with the job application

5. The application should reach at office by ........ 

B.   Answer the following questions. [5x1=5] 

1. What is the main objective of Kantipur Media Group? 

2. What media falls within the framework of KMG? 

3. Which post is fallen vacant at KMG? 

4. Mention any two job responsibilities of the selected candidate. 

5. How can an applicant deliver his/her application?

4. Read the and do the tasks that follow. [15] 

Narayan Gopal (October 4, 1939 - December 5, 1990) is by far the most prominent and popular singer in Nepali music history. Narayan Gopal Guruacharya was born into a Newar family in Kilagal Tole, Kathmandu, on October 4, 1939 (18 Asoj, 1996 B.S.) to father Asha Gopal Guruacharya and mother Ram Devi Guruacharya. He had five brothers and six sisters. He completed his School Leaving Certificate S.L.C) exams in 2016 B.S. and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities from Tri-Chandra College. He is well-known as a singer but was also an accomplished composer. His voice range allowed him to sing songs of every genre of Nepali music. His songs are often richly orchestrated with the sitar, harmonium and flute. His death was due to organ failures, said to have been caused by his notorious drinking. The cassettes and CDs of his music still make significant sales in Nepal. He has a large number of fans following in Nepal as well as in some foreign countries. Many young singers are inspired by him. Most of the Nepalese singers take him as their idol and following his footsteps. He has sung over 500 songs, including in films, ballets and drama. Most of his songs are melodies. In recognition of his contribution to the field of Nepali music, he has received several national honours and awards; Trishakti Patta and Chinnalata Puraskar to name a few. In a brief introduction of Narayan Gopal on an album cover, Music Nepal, the largest music company in Nepal, writes: 

The late Narayan Gopal (1996-2046 BS) is regarded as the most popular in the entire domain of modern Nepali music. A still more appropriate introduction to the music maestro would be to call him the King of Vocals or Swar Samrat of contemporary Nepali music. Narayan Gopal, who has enchanted millions of listeners with his 

immortal melodies has been awarded several national honours among which, Indra Rajya Laxmi Award, Chhinalata Award for vocals (2044 B.S.), Jagadamba Shree (2045 B.S.), Trishakti Patta third (awarded posthumously in 2048 B.S.) Urvashi Rang and several other honours and decorations bear testimony to his widespread popularity and the eminence he has achieved as a favourite singer of millions. 

1. Match the descriptions in column 'A' with the correct words in column 'B'.  [5x1=5] 

Column 'A’ Column ‘B’

 a. famous for some bad habit or deed i. idol

 b. person or thing that is greatly admired or loved   ii. domain 

c. the area that something owns iii. notorious

 d. belonging to or occurring in the present             iv. Widespread

 e. throughout the large area                         v. contemporary

                                                                                    vi. eminent 

5. Put these statements in the correct order as they appear in the text. [5x1=5]

1. In 2016 B.S., he completed SLC level education. 

2. He had five brothers and six sisters.

3. He was awarded with 'Chinnalata' award for his best music composition

4. Narayan Gopal is also known as a composer in the Nepali music industry.

5. Narayan Gopal was born on October 4, 1939 AD.

1. Answer the following questions: [5x1=5]

1. Where was Narayan Gopal born? 

2. When did he pass the SLC exams?

3. What was the cause of his death? 

4. What evidence is given in the text to prove his excellence in the music industry? 

5. What are the reasons behind giving him the title of 'Swar Samrat'? Mention any two. 

5. Write a thanksgiving letter to one of your brother who has sent some money to buy some reference materials and practice books for the preparation for the final exam.[5]

Date and address ………..greetings…….feel proud……..thanks a lot……..never forget the support

6. Write a message of condolence on the demise of one of your neighbor who lost his life in a bus accident in Kavre unexpectedly. Use the following clues: [5]

Pranay Shrestha………40 years…….passed away in 1st Shrawan…..a veteran social worker …honest and generous……..memories

7. Nowadays many youths are found surfing the internet rather than reading books. Write a paragraph in about 150 words expressing your views about the advantages of reading books. [6]

8. Write an essay on ‘Importance of Sports in Students Life ‘ in about 200 words. [8]

9. Reproduce the following sentences as indicated in the brackets:[6x1=6]

1. They have already done it. (change into negative)

2. I ………(not see) any film recently.  (Put the correct form of verb)

3. The dog frightened him yesterday. (change into yes/no question)

4. Her mother said to her, “Don’t go out”. ( change into indirect speech)

5. If she misses the bus,………..( complete with conditional sentence)

6. He is multitalented person. He can speak five languages. ( connect the sentences using relative pronoun)

10. Choose and copy the correct answer from the brackets to complete the given text: [10x0.5=5]

Getting up early in the morning is one of (a) ....... (a/ an/ the/ no article) healthy habits. Many people are not interested (b))..........(at/ on/in/ for) it. You have to go to bed early for an early rise, (c) ......... (have you/ do you/ haven't you/ don't you)? The healthy people (d)..............(is/are/ was/ has) recognized by their work stamina. Many sports academies (e) ...... (work/ are working/worked/ have been working) hard on health aspects for a long time. Balanced diet is another important crosscutting issue for keeping an individual healthy. If we (f).......... (have/ had/had had/would have) balance diet, we can be healthy. We (g)…….. (prescribe/ prescribed/ have prescribed/ are prescribed) the quantity of nutrients by nutritionists. They also advise us (h)......... (don't take/ not to take/ not take/ didn't take), spicy and oily food to be healthy. Yoga is another important requirement for us to keep ourselves healthy. We should do yoga (i) ............ (so that in order to because/ as) we can keep ourselves mentally and spiritually healthy. Many Yoga clubs are established considering this fact. They make us (j).......... (is/ be/ was/ have been) aware about keeping ourselves healthy.