9th Class English Past Paper 2023
Note: English 1st Time Paper of 9th Class.
Group-I (Subjective) 56 Marks
SECTION- I
Q.2 Answer any FIVE of the following questions: (10)
(i) What was the first revelation?
(ii) What are the qualities of a patriot?
(iii) What happens when media is allowed to play its role unchecked?
(iv) How can we become a strong nation?
(v) Why did the nurse ask Hira’s sister to come and talk to her?
(vi) What are the effects of drug addiction?
(vii) Why is noise dangerous for human health?
(viii) Why was Hazrat Abu Quhaffa worried?
Part – II
Q.3 Translate any two of the following paragraphs into Urdu: (4×4=8)
(a) It would not be wrong to say that media is one of the most vigilant institutions that keeps an eye on every segment of society. Through news and talk shows, it makes everyone answerable and accountable.
(b) Quaid-e-Azam was a man of strong faith and belief. He firmly believed that the new emerging state of Pakistan, based on Islamic principles, would reform society as a whole. Quaid-e-Azam said, “Islam is a complete code regulating the whole Muslim society.”
(c) Noise pollution is one of the biggest sources of discomfort, stress, and nuisance in Pakistan. In urban areas and big cities, noise pollution has reached a dangerous level. The noise level in Lahore has reached 91 decibels, whereas a maximum of 75 decibels is acceptable.
OR
Rewrite any two above paragraphs into simple English.
Q.4 Write down the summary of the poem “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost. (5)
OR
Paraphrase the following lines into simple English with reference to the context:
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o’er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Q.5 Use any FIVE of the following words/phrases/idioms in your sentences: (5)
(i) Prosperity
(ii) Mad with anger
(iii) Impressive
(iv) Fall a prey
(v) Delegation
(vi) Pass through
(vii) Invasion
(viii) Spacious
Q.6 Write a letter to your brother about the importance of the study of science subjects. (8)
OR
Write a story with the topic “The Muslim Brotherhood.”
OR
Write a dialogue asking one’s way.
Q.7 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given at the end: (10)
On a hot summer day, a fox felt very thirsty. He went about in search of water but could not find any. At last, he reached a well and peeped into it. Unfortunately, he slipped and fell into the well. A goat happened to pass by and looked into it. “What are you doing here, uncle?” The cunning fox replied, “Dear niece! I am enjoying a swim down here. It is very pleasant; come down and enjoy yourself too.” The goat, being thirsty, jumped into the well.
Questions:
(i) What did the goat do?
(ii) What did the fox say in reply?
(iii) What happened to the thirsty fox?
(iv) Why did the goat jump into the well?
(v) Who passed by the well just then?
8. Translate any FIVE of the following sentences into English: (5)
(i) بوندا باندی ہو رہی ہے۔
(ii) ہم ہر روز اخبار پڑھتے ہیں۔
(iii) پولیس نے اسے رنگے ہاتھوں نہیں پکڑا ہے۔
(iv) ہم نے دعوت قبول کر لی ہے۔
(v) وہ 1982 ء سے اس مکان میں رہ رہا ہے۔
(vi) دانت صبح کو صاف کیے جاتے ہیں۔
(vii) تم نے اپنا وعدہ پورا نہ کیا۔
(viii) چپڑاسی گھنٹی بجا رہا تھا۔
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Q.8 Write TEN sentences about “Fashion“. (5)
Q.9 Change the voice of the following: (5)
(i) The picture is made by the boy.
(ii) They are buying this house.
(iii) The dog has not been beaten by her.
(iv) Why is he mending the chair?
(v) He will give you a box of chocolates.