Rao Ram Singh Public School,
Sec-45, Gurgaon
UT-2[2025 -2026]
Subject-English
Class: 9th
Time:1hr30min Date: 10.07 .25
M.M-40
Q1. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
Passage:
In the age of digital transformation, where human lives are increasingly intertwined with
machines and algorithms, it is easy to forget the profound impact that nature has on our
well-being. Urban societies often equate progress with towering skyscrapers, endless
highways, and the constant hum of technology. Yet beneath this surface of advancement
lies a growing disconnect — one that separates humanity from the natural rhythms of the
planet.
Numerous studies conducted across continents have confirmed that immersion in natural
environments significantly reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and improves cognitive
function. Children who grow up with access to gardens or forests show higher levels of
emotional stability and creativity. Adults, too, benefit from nature therapy — a practice that
involves guided interaction with green spaces to aid psychological recovery and emotional
clarity.
However, as urban sprawl increases, green belts and open landscapes are shrinking. Forests
are cleared to make way for construction projects, rivers are diverted for industrial use, and
wetlands are drained to create more land for housing. The consequence is a loss of
biodiversity, climate imbalance, and a further deepening of the emotional and psychological
gap between modern humans and their environment.
Encouragingly, some cities have started taking bold steps. Urban planners in countries like
Japan, Sweden, and the Netherlands are incorporating "biophilic design" in architecture,
which blends natural elements such as plants, flowing water, and natural lighting into urban
infrastructure. This design philosophy acknowledges that human beings have an innate
connection to nature, and ignoring it can be detrimental in the long term.
Ultimately, the choice lies with each of us — to remain passive inhabitants of concrete
boxes or to reconnect with the Earth and its timeless wisdom. The call of the wild is not just
poetic; it is essential.
Answer the following questions: (5 Marks)
What is the central idea of the passage?
List two benefits of being close to nature, as mentioned in the passage.
What is 'nature therapy' and how does it help people?
Why is urban development seen as harmful to the environment?
How are some countries trying to reconnect people with nature?
Section B – Grammar (10 Marks)
Each question carries 0.5 marks | Total 20 questions
Q2. Fill in the blanks using appropriate Modals: (5 Marks)
(a) You ___ wear a helmet while riding a bike.
(b) She ___ speak French fluently.
(c) We ___ finish our homework before the movie.
(d) ___ I borrow your notebook?
(e) You ___ not park your car here.
(f) He ___ be at home, but I am not sure.
(g) You ___ respect your elders.
(h) I ___ lift this box alone. It’s too heavy.
(i) Soldiers ___ obey orders.
(j) If you work hard, you ___ succeed.
Q3. Fill in the blanks with correct forms of verbs (Tenses): (5 Marks)
(a) I ___ (wait) for you since morning.
(b) She usually ___ (go) for a walk in the evening.
(c) They ___ (play) football when it started raining.
(d) He ___ (complete) the project last week.
(e) By this time next year, she ___ (finish) her training.
(f) Look! The baby ___ (sleep) peacefully.
(g) We ___ (not/see) that movie yet.
(h) My father ___ (read) the newspaper when I entered the room.
(i) The sun ___ (rise) in the east.
(j) If she had worked harder, she ___ (pass) the exam.
Section C – Literature (15 Marks)
Q4. Long Answer (3 Marks)
How is Toto, the monkey, presented as a mischievous character in The Adventure of Toto?
Mention one or two incidents.
Q5. Short Answer Questions (2 × 1.5 = 3 Marks)
(a) What was the source of inspiration for Evelyn Glennie in The Sound of Music?
(b) What does the poem Wind teach us about facing hardships?
Q6. Poetic Extract from Wind (3 Marks)
Read the lines and answer the questions:
“He won’t do what you tell him.
So, come let’s build strong homes,
Let’s join the doors firmly.
Practice to firm the body.
Make the heart steadfast. Do this, and the wind will be friends with us.”
(a) Name the poetic device used in the line "the wind will be friends with us."
(b) What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
(c) Who is the poet of the poem Wind?
Q7. MCQs (6 Questions × 1 = 6 Marks)
Who bought Toto in The Adventure of Toto?
a) The narrator
b) The narrator’s grandfather
c) The zookeeper
d) A street vendor
What does wind destroy in the poem Wind?
a) Trees and houses
b) Water and fire
c) Books and papers
d) Only clouds
Evelyn Glennie became a _______.
a) Guitarist
b) Percussionist
c) Dancer
d) Pianist
How does Evelyn feel the music?
a) Through vibrations in her body
b) With her eyes
c) With a hearing aid
d) Through gestures
Toto created chaos in the _______.
a) Garden
b) Train
c) Kitchen
d) Bathroom
What quality does the poem Wind teach us to develop?
a) Cowardice
b) Strength and courage
c) Sadness
d) Laziness
Section D – Writing Skills (10 Marks)
Q8. Paragraph Writing (5 Marks)
Write a paragraph in about 100 words on:
"The Importance of Discipline in a Student's Life"
Q9. Picture Description (5 Marks)
Observe the image and write a paragraph in 80–100 words describing what is happening.