Gujarat Board | Class 9Th | English | Model Question Paper & Solution | Chapter – 7 Adolescents Speak
Gujarat Board | Class 9Th | English | Model Question Paper & Solution | Chapter – 7 Adolescents Speak
PRE-TASK
(A) There is a poster on the door of Miki’s room. There are some instructions on it. Read them.
(1) No smile, no entry.
(2) Don’t open my drawer.
(3) No comments on my music, please.
Now add three more instructions of your own:
(4) No questions about school and homework.
(5) Leave your problems outside the door.
(6) Enjoy while you are with me.
Prepare a poster on ‘Rules of My Room’. Paste it on the door of your room.
(B) Complete this dialogue the hest way you can and practise it with your partner.
A: This is the room I have to let.
B: It looks very nice.
A: The rent is 600 per month.
B: Does it include electricity charges?
A: No, the electricity charges are not included in the rent.
B: Do you provide breakfast and meals?
A: Only breakfast. You’ll have to go out for the meals.
B: Do you have a servant to wash clothes?
A: No, I’m afraid, you’ll have to wash clothes yourself.
B: That’s fine. I like the room.
A: Good. I hope you’ll be comfortable here.
B: Yes, I think so. When can I shift here?
A: Whenever you want to.
COMPREHENSION
1. Find out the sentences from the lesson, which prove these sentences wrong.
Example:
Jignesh is a confident boy.
Lack of self-confidence is my problem.
(1) Jignesh feels that he uses his time properly.
I feel I waste my time.
(2) Mr Bakshi advised Jignesh to plan for a long period.
Jignesh, don’t plan for a long period.
(3) The fact that Jignesh can follow his timetable encourages him.
Only a few minutes back, you said you can’t follow the timetable. This fact discourages you.
(4) Dilshad is not serious about her pimples.
I’ve applied various creams but nothing has worked.
(5) Teenagers can donate blood.
By the way, a student like you cannot donate blood.
(6) Blood donation to HIV patient is dangerous.
It is quite safe to donate blood to an HIV patient.
(7) Harish’s habit of chewing gutkha has made his teeth strong.
Because of this habit, my teeth are spoiled.
(8) Engaging oneself in different activities can’t get help in getting rid of a bad habit.
Keep your mind engaged in different activities. I’m sure you’ll be able to get rid of this habit.
2. Answer the questions.
(1) Why was the video-conference arranged?
Ans. The video-conference was arranged for teenagers to discuss their problems with well-known counsellors of Gujarat.
(2) Who arranged the video-conference? What was the subject of the conference?
Ans. Youth Club, Ahmadabad arranged the video-conference. The subject of the conference was ‘What’s the way out?’
(3) What did Dilshad want to know?
Ans. Dilshad wanted to know how to get rid of her pimples.
(4) Explain the meaning of the slogan ‘Know AIDS for no AIDS’.
Ans. The slogans means that teenagers should know everything about AIDS so that they do not acquire this disease.
(5) Why is blood donation safe?
Ans. Blood donation is safe because the instruments are sterilized.
(6) How can hobbies help you?
Ans. Hobbies keep our mind engaged and help us to get rid of our bad habits.
WRITING
1. Suppose you are Khevana Didi. Write a letter to Spandan in reply to the above letter. Make sure to follow the format and points mentioned by Spandan.
Room No. 12,
Ladies Hostel, L. D. Engineering College,
Ahmadabad-380 009.
12th January, 2016
Dear Spandan,
I received your letter yesterday. But Since I was busy with my assignments, I could not reply yesterday.
You say I am your best friend, philosopher and guide. Then why did you hesitate to share your problems with me? I can understand what you are going through. Even I faced the same problems when I was your age.
Your first problem: Are you a kid or a grown-up? Well, my brother, you are a kid who is growing up fast. And so you are facing all the problems that all teenagers face. May be you are too old to play with puppies, but you are too young to give suggestions to elders!
Remember, for parents, children never grow up. They always remain children. Yes, but they do expect you to talk and behave like grown-ups.
As far as your pimples are concerned, I would suggest you to go to a skin specialist. Do not apply any creams just like that. Advertisements are misleading.
Please do not worry about your Board exams. It is not that difficult. If you follow a timetable and study regularly, it’s as easy as any other exam. But please do not ignore your hobbies and sports. Enjoy yourself and everything will be fine.
Give my love to our parents. And keep on writing to me.
Your loving sister,
Khevana.
2. You had copied in the annual examination. Your close friend complained about this to your father yesterday. Then what happened? Write about this day and event in your diary.
Date 12 July, 2016
Dear Diary,
Yesterday, my best friend Harsh complained to my father that I had copied in the annual examination. How could he do this? When I reached home from school, father was waiting for me. He was very angry. He scolded me. He even threatened to send me to hostel if I did not improve my behaviour. I tried to tell father that I cannot concentrate in my studies. I do not understand anything in many subjects. I cheated only because I did not want to fail. But he was not ready to listen to me. I will talk to mother tomorrow. I know she understands me. She will listen to me and help me.
DETAILED COMPREHENSION
A. Read the extracts and answer the questions.
(1) Anchor: Good evening, friends. Welcome to the video-conference arranged by the Youth Club, Ahmadabad. As you know, the subject of the conference is …. What’s the way out? Teenagers of Gujarat would discuss their problems with well- known counsellors of our state, Dr Chandrakant Shah and Mr. Saurabh Bakshi.
1. Who has arranged the video- conference?
Ans. The Youth Club of Ahmadabad has arranged a video-conference.
2. With whom will the teenagers discuss their problems?
Ans. The teenagers will discuss their problems with well-known coun- sellors Dr Chandrakant Shah and Mr Saurabh Bakshi.
(2) Dr Shah: Good evening, Jignesh. What’s your problem? Tell us.
Jignesh Lack of self-confidence is my problem. It has led me to indecisiveness. I cannot take a quick decision. And, I feel I waste my time. I prepare a timetable but can’t follow it. How can I build up my confidence?
Mr Bakshi : In which class are you studying, Jignesh?
Jignesh : I’m in class X.
1. What is Jignesh’s problem?
Ans. Jignesh lacks self-confidence.
2. What problems does Jignesh face because of his lack of self- confidence ?
Ans. Jignesh’s lack of self-confidence has led him to indecisiveness and he feels he wastes time.
3. In which class is Jignesh studying?
Ans. Jignesh is studying in class 10.
(3) Mr Bakshi: Tell me, how many days do you plan for, Jignesh?
Jignesh: I go for monthly planning.
Mr Bakshi Jignesh, don’t plan for a long period. Don’t set such a difficult goal to achieve. Be practical.
1. How many days does Jignesh plan for?
Ans. Jignesh plans for a month.
2. What does Mr Bakshi advise Jignesh?
Ans. Mr Bakshi advises Jignesh not to plan for a long period and not set a difficult goal to achieve.
(4) Jignesh: So, should I plan for a week, sir?
Mr Bakshi: Not even for a week. Plan only for one day and try to follow it. Get habituated to do like this.
Jignesh Will it build confidence in me?
Mr Bakshi Certainly. Only a few minutes back, you said you can’t follow the timetable. This fact discourages you. Follow your timetable for some days. It will boost your confidence.
1. What will boost Jignesh’s confidence?
Ans. If Jignesh plans for only one day and tries to follow it, he will get habituated to doing like that and it will boost his confidence.
2. What discourages Jignesh?
Ans. Jignesh gets discouraged when he cannot follow the timetable.
(5) Dilshad My face is full of pimples. How can I get rid of them?
Dr Shah: What have you done so far?
Dilshad : I’ve applied various creams but nothing has worked.
Dr Shah Dilshad, don’t worrytoo much. Pimples are common at this age. They are sure to go.
Dilshad But how? I’m tired of applying creams.
Dr Shah : Don’t get carried away by the ads. Better consult a skin specialist.
1. What is Dilshad’s problem?
Ans. Dilshad has pimples on her face.
2. What has she done about it?
Ans. She has applied various creams, but nothing has worked.
3. Why should teenager not worry about pimples ?
Ans. Teenagers should not worry about pimples because pimples are common during teenage and they are sure to go.
4. What is Dr Shah’s advice to Dilshad ?
Ans. Dr Shah advises Dilshad not to get carried away by ads and asks her to consult a skin specialist.
(6) Antim: Sir, can a blood donor acquire HIV?
Mr Bakshi: That’s a good question. By the way, a student like you cannot donate blood.
Antim I know that sir, I just want to know.
Mr Bakshi: It is quite safe to donate blood to an HIV patient. The blood donor cannot get infected because the instruments are sterilised.
Antim Thank you, sir.
Anchor: You should ‘Know AIDS for no AIDS’.
1. What is Antim’s question ?
Ans. Antim wants to know if a blood donor can acquire HIV.
2. What does Mr Bakshi tell Antim?
Ans. Mr Bakshi tells Antim that it is quite safe to donate blood to an HIV patient.
3. Does a blood donor get infected while donating blood? Why?
Ans. A blood donor cannot get infected while donating blood because the instruments are sterilised.
4. Explain the meaning of the slogan: Know AIDS for no AIDS
Ans. This slogan means that if you have all the knowledge or information about AIDS, you will never get AIDS.
(7) Harish: I have a habit of chewing gutkha. Because of this habit, my teeth are spoiled. I want to get rid of this habit. Please, help me.
Dr Shah In which class do you study, Harish?
Harish Sir, I’m a class IX student.
Dr Shah How old is your habit?
Harish About two years.
Dr Shah: How often do you chew gutkha?
Harish Five-six times a day.
1. What is Harish’s problem?
Ans. Harish has a habit of chewing gutkha.
2. What is the result of his habit?
Ans. As a result of his habit, his teeth are spoiled.
3. For how long has Harish’s been chewing gutkha?
Ans. Harish has been chewing gutkha for about two years.
4. How often does he chew gutkha?
Ans. He chews gutkha five to six times a day.
(8) Mr Bakshi: Now, tell me what are your hobbies?
Harish Reading newspapers, magazines and playing on the tabla.
Mr Bakshi: That’s good. Now, whenever you feel like chewing gutkha, read an interesting news item or article from a newspaper or play on the tabla. Be with your friends, talk to them, play some games of your choice. Keep your mind engaged in different activities. I’m sure you’ll be able to get rid of this habit.
1. What are Harish’s hobbies?
Ans. Harish likes to read newspapers, magazines and to playing on the tabla.
2. What is Mr Bakshi’s advice to Harish?
Ans. Mr Bakshi advises Harish to read an interesting news item or article from a newspaper, or play on the tabla or be with his friends, talk to them or play some games of his choice.
3. How can hobbies help us?
Ans. Hobbies keep our mind engaged in different activities and so we do not waste our time or develop bad habits.
B. Use the set of words in your own sentences.
(1) subject – discuss
Ans. Unemployment is the main subject that is discussed among the youth today.
(2) achieve – confident
Ans. Amit is confident that he will achieve his goal easily.
(3) decision – conclude
Ans. The meeting was concluded as soon as the members took a decision.
(4) fact – practical
Ans. It is a fact that the teenagers often take decisions, which are not practical.
(5) problem – to guide
Ans. Mohan is sure that whenever he has a problem, his father will always guide him.
(6) well-known – consult
Ans. Ketan’s parents decided to consult a well-known counsellor and talk to him about their problems.
(7) discourage – indecisiveness
Ans. The on manager’s indecisiveness important matters often discourages the staff.
(8) to boost – trust
Ans. When parents trust their children, it boosts their confidence.
(9) various – donate
Ans. Mr Dave has donated money to various schools in the city.
(10) to set – activity
Ans. The teacher has set many activities for the summer camp.
(11) goal – get rid of
Ans. Mehul has set a goal to get rid of his habit of watching TV for long hours.
(12) acquire – obliged
Ans. We are obliged to Hareshbhai because he has helped us to acquire the land for our school.
(13) spoil – lack
Ans. Children in villages are often spoilt because of lack of good education.
(14) article – on behalf of
Ans. Nitin will read the article on behalf of the teacher.
C. Write who said to whom the following sentences.
(1) Lack of self-confidence is my problem.
Ans. This sentence was said by Jignesh to Dr Shah.
(2) I cannot take a quick decision.
Ans. This sentence was said by Jignesh to Dr Shah.
(3) How can I build up my confidence?
Ans. This was said by Jignesh to Dr Shah.
(4) Tell me, how many days do you plan for?
Ans. This was said by Mr Bakshi to Jignesh.
(5) Don’t set such a difficult goal to achieve. Be practical.
Ans. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Jignesh.
(6) Plan only for one day and try to follow it.
Ans. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Jignesh.
(7) Follow your timetable for some days. It will boost your confidence.
Ans. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Jignesh.
(8) My face is full of pimples. How can I get rid of them?
Ans. This was said by Dilshad to Dr Shah.
(9) I’ve applied various creams but nothing has worked.
Ans. This sentence was said by Dilshad to Dr Shah.
(10) Pimples are common at this age. They are sure to go.
Ans. This sentence was said by Dr Shah to Dilshad.
(11) Don’t get carried away by the ads. Better consult a skin specialist.
Ans. This sentence was said by Dr Shah to Dilshad.
(12) Sir, can a blood donor acquire HIV?
Ans. This was said by Antim to Mr Bakshi.
(13) By the way, a student like you cannot donate blood.
Ans. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Antim.
(14) It is quite safe to donate blood to an HIV patient.
Ans. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Antim.
(15) The blood donor cannot get infected because the instruments are sterilised.
Ans. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Antim.
(16) I have a habit of chewing gutkha.
Ans. This sentence was said by Harish to Dr Shah.
(17) How often do you chew gutkha?
Ans. This was said by Dr Shah to Harish.
(18) Now, whenever you feel like chewing gutkha, read an interesting news item or article from a newspaper.
Ans. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Harish.
(19) Be with your friends, talk to them, play some games of your choice.
Ans. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Harish.
(20) Keep your mind engaged in different activities.
Ans. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Harish.
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