Important Questions for CBSE Class 9 English Chapter 7 Sports And Games
READING
Read the passage given below :
Attendance at games should be compulsory for all school going students. Games are a part and parcel of education. They are essential in peace and war. It must be kept it mind that only a sound body has sound mind, and games ensure both physical and mental health.
Games were considered to be an integral part of education in old days. The ‘gurus’ trained their pupils in different games. Games keep the body fit. If a person is not healthy, he’ll look sad and sick. He’ll not be able to enjoy life; even in youth, he will look quite old.
Students who remain busy need something entertaining. Games provide good recreation after a hard day’s labour. They refresh the mind and give new energy to the brain. They provide fun even to those who do not play. An ordinary man takes interest in important matches. He listens to the running commentary on the radio or watches them on the television. Whenever there is an important match, people go to witness it in large numbers. Games not only provide physical exercise, but also train the mind. Most of the modern games require high skill and right judgement. Good players show alertness while playing. Thus games develop both the body and the mind..
Games ensure discipline. The players need to be regular, punctual and obedient. They have to obey the captain and to accept the judgment of the referee. They have to respect the rules of the game. Thus, foundations of discipline are laid in the playground.
Games make the players learn the value of team spirit. If a team lacks cooperation and team spirit, it can never dream of victory. When a player makes a goal it does not mean that he alone has done it. Others have made it possible for him to do so. The credit goes to all and this creates the feeling of urdty and togetherness.
Games inculcate in players the habit of fair play. Honesty or integrity is a noble quality. It is needed in political and social dealings. Thus games play an important role in shaping character.
Educational institutions should realise the importance of games. It is sad that more stress is laid on bookish knowledge than on games. An average student does no pay heed to games. Some institutions do not have good playgrounds. It is good that the Government of India has realised the importance of games.
In order to make students health conscious games should, thus, be made compulsory. It is possible only if attendance at games is made compulsory for all students.
On the basis of your reading of the passage complete the following statements :
1. In old days games and sports …………….
2. Students who work hard need to play some games as …………..
3. Many games provide exercise to the mind as they ………………
4. Games should be made compulsory for students in order to …………..
5. The meaning of the word ‘integral’ (para 1) is ……………….
Answers :
1. were an integral part of education.
2. they refresh the mind and give new energy to the brain.
3. require high skill and right judgment.
4. make them health conscious.
5. ‘essential’.
WRITING
Question.1. You have recently watched the Hindi feature film ‘Bhag Milkha Bhag’. Write your impressions about it in a diary entry in 100-120 words.
Answer. Monday, 10 pm
May 14, 20
Dear Diary
Today I am in a reflective mood. I have just watched ‘Bhag Milkha Bhag’ on TV. The film is based on the well-known Indian athlete Milkha Singh who had brought India laurels in athletics (long race) at the international level. The film rightly focuses on the problems faced by sportspersons who belong to very poor sections of society. One scene that greatly touched me was when Milkha lost the game because something sharp pierced his sole while running barefoot. Milkha could not afford to buy expensive shoes. But the way he showed his grit in subsequent games reveals his true mettle.
I think good sportspersons belonging to poor classes must get all kinds of incentives and monetary help. The government must give liberal grants and scholarships to such persons. Rich businessmen and NGOs can also extend material help to the deserving sportspersons. Only then can India produce such gems of sportspersons as Milkha Singh, Dhyan Chand, et al.
Question.2. Impressed by your performance on Sports Day, the Chief Guest (an official of the Sports Club of India), decides to offer you a sports scholarship. Write an e-mail to a friend about your performance and the scholarship offered.
Answer.
From: rakesh@rediffmail.com
Date: 10 : 7 : 10 16 : 05 : 20
To: sumit@gmail.com
Subject:Sports Scholarship Dear Rakesh
You will be pleasantly surprised that I have been offered a sports scholarship of ? 12000 per year by Sh N.K. Vohra, Secretary Sports Club of India, who came to preside over the Sports Day of our school. In fact, my performance in javelin throw was excellent and impressed him so much that he decided to give me the scholarship and announced it in his speech at the function itself. The Principal thanked him and congratulated me for this honour. He advised me to better my performance. He was sure that I would get a place in the state level team very soon, and hoped I would be playing at the Olympics one day.
Dear Rakesh, I feel really elated and excited. I have decided to practise hard and regularly so that I could come up to the expectations of my worthy Principal, teachers, friends and all well-wishers.
When you come here next week, you will get a treat, and a good treat.
Convey my regards to your parents.
Sumit
GRAMMAR
Question.1. Look at the following words and phrases. Rearrange them to form meaningful sentences :
e.g. Himachal Pradesh / scenery / full of / is / enchanting
Himachal Pradesh is full of enchanting scenery.
(i) heaven / it / summer / is / during / season
(ii) inhabitants / innocent / its / very simple / original / are / and
(iii) has / temples / many / it / famous / gods and goddesses / to / dedicated / different
Answers :
(i) It is heaven during summer season.
(ii) Its original inhabitants are very simple and innocent.
(iii) It has many famous temples dedicated to different gods and goddesses.
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