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This is a CBSE Class 9 English annual exam question paper with answers, set for 43 marks in 1 hour 30 minutes and made up of 34 questions in 3 sections. It is based on the current NCERT syllabus and covers reading comprehension on two unseen passages (conservation of historical monuments and ocean pollution), grammar (tenses, modals, reported speech, subject-verb agreement, error correction), and creative writing (a travel experience, a short story and a discussion on a world government). Attempt it in exam conditions without looking at the answers, then open the answers and teacher's notes below to check your work.
Question Paper
Time Allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
Maximum Marks: 43
General Instructions
1. Read the question paper carefully.
2. The question paper contains TWO sections.
3. Section A - Reading carries 20 marks.
4. Section B - Grammar and Writing carries 23 marks.
5. Attempt all questions.
6. Write in neat and clear handwriting.
Section A: Reading Skills
Two passages, 10 questions of 1 mark each on every passage
Q1. Read the following passage carefully (Passage 1, questions 1 to 10).
1. The problem of the conservation of historical monuments (statues, columns, ancient buildings) requires an accurate study of the many environmental agents which bring about the deterioration process and affect the actual rate of deterioration. Among the most active causes of weathering, we can cite: (i) the weakening of the outer layer of the art work, which is caused by complex microphysical effects and is in particular due to wetting of the outer layer of the artwork (a comparison between the effects of rainwater and condensation is made); (ii) the chemico-physical action of pollutants captured in both the dry and wet phase.
2. The destructive processes depend on many factors: the past history of the monument, the capture and nature of the pollutants, and the frequency of some microclimatic conditions, particularly those supplying the water necessary for chemical reactions. To this end studies of diurnal and seasonal variations on the monument of both the heat wave and the fluxes of moisture and energy are very important.
3. Some of these processes have been shown with microclimatic studies and microphysical investigation associated with mineralogic and chemical analysis of samples of weathered material. Mathematical models in some cases (especially for solar radiation and temperature) permit physical simulation, reconstruction of past data and extrapolation into the future observation of many monuments from different epochs, situated at various sites, gives examples of the fundamental processes that are often associated with, or masked by, other effects.
4. The main weathering processes are due to the combined action of rainwater and atmospheric pollutants (particularly the carbonaceous particles due to combustion) deposited on the surface of the monument. The way in which the surface is wetted is very important: in fact, a short drizzle can activate the dry deposit without washing it away, and in this case the pH of rain droplets is of secondary importance; on the other hand, showers supply abundant water which favours dissolution of the stone and removal of the solute, resulting in a thinning of the original rock. Another important factor is the dynamic regime (i.e. laminar or turbulent) of the water flowing over the surface of the monument.
5. In zones where the surface of marble or calcareous monuments is only wetted, but protected from runoff, black crusts (characterized by crystals of gypsum and calcite with carbonaceous particles embedded in the crusts) are formed. Zones subjected to heavy runoff are also subjected to a thinning of the rock and small authentic calcite crystals form that are white in appearance.
6. In the case of relatively unpolluted towns, where marble and limestone sulphation is not the main cause of the deterioration process, biological deterioration mechanisms are often very important, due to the activity of epilithic and endolithic microflora and microfauna.
7. The case of particularly precious mortars, e.g. murals or frescoes, is discussed in order to clarify the thermodynamic method proposed for the analysis of experimental campaigns. Finally actions are described that act on the causes and not only on the effects.
List any two factors on which the destructive processes of historical monuments depend.
1. ______ 2. ______ [1 mark]
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: Any two of the following (paragraph 2):
1. The past history of the monument.
2. The capture and nature of the pollutants.
3. The frequency of some microclimatic conditions (those supplying the water needed for chemical reactions).
Teacher's Note:
1. Questions that say 'any two' are answered straight from the sentence listing the factors, here in paragraph 2.
2. Write short phrases in the blanks and do not copy the whole sentence.
Q2. (Passage 1) The problem of the conservation of historical monuments requires: [1 mark]
(a) An understanding of the deterioration process.
(b) An accurate study of the many environmental agents.
(c) An accurate assumption of effects of rainwater.
(d) An understanding of the effects caused by the chemico-physical action of pollutants.
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: (b) An accurate study of the many environmental agents. The first sentence says conservation requires 'an accurate study of the many environmental agents'.
Teacher's Note:
1. The answer is found almost word for word in the opening sentence of the passage.
2. Options (a), (c) and (d) change the wording and mention only one part of the problem.
Q3. (Passage 1) Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option.
The main weathering processes of the monument are due to the combined action of rainwater and ______ deposited on its surface. [1 mark]
(a) gypsum and calcite crystals
(b) the heat wave and the fluxes of moisture and energy
(c) atmospheric pollutants, particularly carbonaceous particles
(d) the dynamic regime of the water
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: (c) atmospheric pollutants, particularly carbonaceous particles. Paragraph 4 says the main weathering is due to the combined action of rainwater and atmospheric pollutants deposited on the surface.
Teacher's Note:
1. Find the matching sentence in the paragraph and complete it with the exact words used there.
2. Gypsum and calcite are formed by this action, so they are a result and not the cause.
Q4. (Passage 1) What favours the dissolution of the stone and removal of the solute, resulting in a thinning of the original rock? [1 mark]
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: Showers (heavy rain) favour the dissolution of the stone and removal of the solute. They supply abundant water, which thins the original rock (paragraph 4).
Teacher's Note:
1. Keep the answer short: one phrase taken from paragraph 4 is enough for one mark.
2. Do not confuse showers with a short drizzle, which only activates the dry deposit.
Q5. (Passage 1) To understand the destructive process of a monument it is very important to study the: [1 mark]
(a) Moisture deposited on the monument yearly.
(b) Variations of heat affecting the monument.
(c) Diurnal and seasonal variations on the monument.
(d) Fluxes of energy experienced by the monument.
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: (c) Diurnal and seasonal variations on the monument. Paragraph 2 says studies of diurnal and seasonal variations are very important.
Teacher's Note:
1. Look for the words 'very important' in the passage to locate the right line.
2. Other options pick up words from the same sentence but change the meaning.
Q6. (Passage 1) Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option.
Zones that experience ______ are also subjected to a thinning of the rock and small authentic calcite crystals form that are white in appearance on the monument. [1 mark]
(a) extreme air pollution
(b) acid rainfall
(c) harsh winds
(d) heavy run-off
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: (d) heavy run-off. Paragraph 5: 'Zones subjected to heavy runoff are also subjected to a thinning of the rock'.
Teacher's Note:
1. Fill-ups are taken directly from the passage, so scan for the sentence rather than guessing.
2. Note that black crusts form where there is no runoff, while white crystals form where there is heavy runoff.
Q7. (Passage 1) Which of the following will be the most appropriate title of the passage? [1 mark]
(a) Deterioration Process of Historical Monuments
(b) Monuments in Ancient Times
(c) The Legacy of Great Kings
(d) The Art of Painting Murals
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: (a) Deterioration Process of Historical Monuments. The whole passage explains the causes and processes by which monuments deteriorate.
Teacher's Note:
1. A good title covers the whole passage and not just one detail or one paragraph.
2. Reject titles that are too wide or that name only a small part, such as murals.
Q8. (Passage 1) Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/phrase from paragraph 2:
tree : sap :: hydrant : ______
(Clue: Just like a tree is a source of sap, similarly a hydrant is a source of ...) [1 mark]
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: water. A hydrant supplies water just as a tree supplies sap; paragraph 2 speaks of conditions 'supplying the water'.
Teacher's Note:
1. In an analogy, find the relationship in the first pair and repeat it in the second.
2. The clue sentence tells you the relationship is 'source of'.
Q9. (Passage 1) State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE:
When talking about weathering processes, the way in which the surface is wetted is very important. [1 mark]
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: TRUE. Paragraph 4 says: 'The way in which the surface is wetted is very important'.
Teacher's Note:
1. For True/False questions, find the matching sentence and check that its meaning has not been changed.
2. Here the statement matches the passage almost exactly.
Q10. (Passage 1) Substitute the word 'weathering' with ONE WORD similar in meaning, in the following sentence from paragraph 4:
The main weathering processes are due to the combined action of rainwater and atmospheric pollutants... [1 mark]
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: erosion (also acceptable: decay, wearing away, deterioration).
Teacher's Note:
1. Choose a word that fits the sentence and is of the same part of speech as the given word.
2. Reading the sentence again with your word in place is the best check.
Q11. Read the following passage carefully (Passage 2, questions 11 to 20).
1. The ocean is one of the most unexplored parts of our planet, with a magnitude of undiscovered species and mysteries. It turns out from the studies conducted over the last few decades that this magnificent environment is under serious threat from human intervention, with plastics set to outnumber fish by 2050.
2. Marine life, as we know it, is suffering irreparable damage from the chemical pollution of the waters and the millions of tons of mismanaged waste dumped in the oceans each year. The result is a planetary crisis with over 100 million marine animals' lives lost every year, and the decay of the ocean's ecosystem.
3. Almost 1,000 species of marine animals get impacted by ocean pollution, and we now have over 500 locations recorded as dead zones where marine life cannot exist. How did this happen, what is causing the most damage? Find out everything above in the marine pollution statistics round-up.
4. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a floating island of debris, accumulated in the North Pacific Ocean by an extensive system of currents called gyres. It is built up from two other waste patches, the western garbage patch near Japan and the eastern garbage patch near America's west coast near California and Hawaii.
5. The North Pacific Subtropical Convergence Zone links the east and western garbage patches, acting as a highway for waste to move from one to the other. Because of this, a small item of debris dropped near California can travel across to Japan, and then eventually get sucked up by these swirling garbage patch vortexes.
6. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch size is quite shocking. These patches of trash are said to be twice the size of Texas and float on the surface but do drop several meters into the ocean in places, which makes the correct size challenging to measure. The world's largest garbage site is mainly made up of micro plastics creating a vast cloud, with newer items of debris that haven't broken down as much floating around like chunks in a soup. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch's effects on marine life are extremely significant.
Shocking Ocean Pollution Statistics:
1. 100 million marine animals die each year from plastic waste alone.
2. 100000 marine animals die from getting entangled in plastic yearly - this is just the creatures we find.
3. 1 in 3 marine mammal species get found entangled in litter; 12-14000 tons of plastic are ingested by North Pacific fish yearly.
4. In the past 10 years, we have made more plastic than in the last century. By 2050, fish will be outnumbered by our dumped plastic.
5. The largest trash site on the planet is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, twice the surface area of Texas; it outnumbers sea life there 6 to 1.
6. China is ranked number 1 for mismanaged waste and plastics. However, the US is in the top 20 with a more significant waste per person contribution.
7. 300 million tons of plastic gets created yearly, and this weighs the same as the entire human population, and 50% is single-use only.
8. There are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic waste estimated to be in our oceans. 269000 tons float, 4 billion microfibers per km² dwell below the surface.
9. 70% of our debris sinks into the ocean's ecosystem, 15% floats and 15% lands on our beaches.
10. In terms of plastic, 8.3 million tons are discarded in the sea yearly, of which 236000 tons are ingestible micro plastics that marine creatures mistake for food.
11. About 80% of global marine pollution comes from land-based sources such as agriculture run-off, untreated sewage, and discharge of nutrients and pesticides.
Infer one reason for the following, based on the information in paragraph 5:
A small item of debris dropped near California can travel across to Japan. [1 mark]
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: The North Pacific Subtropical Convergence Zone links the eastern and western garbage patches and acts like a highway for waste. Debris therefore moves from one patch to the other, and a small item dropped near California can reach Japan.
Teacher's Note:
1. An inference answer must be based on the paragraph named in the question, so use its key idea in your own words.
2. Give one clear reason; adding extra points earns no more marks.
Q12. (Passage 2) According to the passage, what is set to outnumber the fish in the ocean by the year 2050? [1 mark]
(a) pollution
(b) garbage
(c) plastics
(d) human waste
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: (c) plastics. Paragraph 1 says 'plastics set to outnumber fish by 2050'.
Teacher's Note:
1. Choose the most specific word used in the passage and not a general one like garbage.
2. The same fact is repeated in the statistics list, which helps you confirm it.
Q13. (Passage 2) The largest trash site on the planet, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, is twice the size of which US state? [1 mark]
(a) Arizona
(b) Florida
(c) Colorado
(d) Texas
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: (d) Texas. Paragraph 6 and the statistics say the patch is twice the size of Texas.
Teacher's Note:
1. The comparison is given in paragraph 6 and again in the statistics list.
2. Do not choose a name that merely sounds big.
Q14. (Passage 2) Which country is ranked number one for mismanaged waste and plastics? [1 mark]
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: China is ranked number one for mismanaged waste and plastics, according to the statistics list.
Teacher's Note:
1. This is a direct fact question, so one word is enough.
2. Note that the US appears only in the top 20 in the same line.
Q15. (Passage 2) Which of the following is not a place from where 80% of global marine pollution comes? [1 mark]
(a) agriculture run-off
(b) untreated sewage
(c) discharge of nutrients and pesticide
(d) factory waste disposal
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: (d) factory waste disposal. The passage names agriculture run-off, untreated sewage and the discharge of nutrients and pesticides; factory waste is not listed.
Teacher's Note:
1. In 'not' questions, check each option against the passage and pick the one that is missing.
2. Read the question twice so that you do not choose a listed source by mistake.
Q16. (Passage 2) State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE:
700 marine locations are now recorded as dead zones globally. [1 mark]
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: FALSE. Paragraph 3 says there are over 500 such locations, not 700.
Teacher's Note:
1. Numbers in a True/False statement are often changed, so compare each figure carefully.
2. The word 'over' in the passage gives a minimum and not an exact number.
Q17. (Passage 2) Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option:
An extensive system of currents in the North Pacific Ocean is called ______. [1 mark]
(a) debris
(b) vortex
(c) convergence
(d) gyres
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: (d) gyres. Paragraph 4: 'an extensive system of currents called gyres'.
Teacher's Note:
1. Use the words just before or after the blank in the passage to find the term.
2. Debris means waste, so it cannot name a system of currents.
Q18. (Passage 2) Substitute the word 'irreparable' with ONE WORD similar in meaning, in the following sentence from paragraph 2:
Marine life, as we know it, is suffering irreparable damage from the chemical pollution of the waters... [1 mark]
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: irreversible (also acceptable: permanent, beyond repair).
Teacher's Note:
1. Irreparable means impossible to repair, so think of words about damage that cannot be undone.
2. Do not give a word with the opposite sense, such as repairable.
Q19. (Passage 2) Choose an option that is an antonym of the word 'unexplored'. [1 mark]
(a) known
(b) undiscovered
(c) irrelevant
(d) unimportant
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: (a) known. Unexplored means not yet studied or discovered, so its opposite is known or explored. Undiscovered is a synonym.
Teacher's Note:
1. Antonym means opposite, so first work out the meaning of the given word.
2. Be careful: option (b) is a synonym and a common trap.
Q20. (Passage 2) Based on your understanding of the text, list 2 reasons for the following:
'Marine life is suffering from irreparable damage.'
1. ______ 2. ______ [1 mark]
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: 1. The chemical pollution of the waters.
2. The millions of tons of mismanaged waste dumped in the oceans every year (paragraph 2).
Teacher's Note:
1. The reasons are given together in paragraph 2, so locate it before writing.
2. Write the two reasons as two short separate points.
Section B: Grammar and Writing Skills
Questions 21 to 32 carry 1 mark each
Q21. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence.
The bridge is being ______ at the moment so it can't be used. [1 mark]
(a) repaired
(b) repairing
(c) repair
(d) repairs
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: (a) repaired. 'is being' is followed by a past participle in the passive voice (present continuous passive).
Teacher's Note:
1. The pattern is is/are + being + past participle for a passive action in progress.
2. The bridge receives the action, so an -ing form does not fit.
Q22. Read the conversation between Raman and Anitha. Complete the sentence by reporting Anitha's reply correctly.
Raman: What's the matter, Anitha?
Anitha: Oh, nothing. You cannot help me. I only want that blue umbrella.
Raman asked Anitha what the matter was. She replied that it was nothing and he could not help her as ______. [1 mark]
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: she only wanted that blue umbrella (or: she only wanted the blue umbrella).
The present tense 'want' changes to the past 'wanted', 'I' changes to 'she', and 'that' may change to 'the' as the speaker is no longer near the umbrella.
Teacher's Note:
1. After a past reporting verb, change present tense to past tense and change the pronoun to suit the speaker.
2. Keep the meaning and the word 'only' in the same place.
Q23. Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line.
______ I suggest a slight change in your plan? [1 mark]
(a) May
(b) Would
(c) Must
(d) Will
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: (a) May. 'May I ...?' is the polite way of asking for permission.
Teacher's Note:
1. Modals like may and can are used to ask permission, and may is the most polite.
2. Must shows duty and will shows a future event, so neither fits a polite request.
Q24. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line:
The people of India show remarkable unity at the time of Kargil Conflict.
| Option no. | error | correction |
|---|---|---|
| A. | time | times |
| B. | conflict | conflicts |
| C. | show | showed |
| D. | The | A |
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C: error 'show', correction 'showed'. The Kargil Conflict took place in the past, so the verb must be in the simple past tense.
Teacher's Note:
1. Look at the time reference in the sentence before checking the verb tense.
2. A particular past event needs the past tense, and the other options change correct words.
Q25. Complete the given sentence, by filling in the blank with the correct option:
When I was a child, I ______ to school every day instead of going by cycle. [1 mark]
(a) walked
(b) have been walking
(c) had walked
(d) have walked
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: (a) walked. 'When I was a child' refers to a finished time in the past, so the simple past is used for a past habit.
Teacher's Note:
1. A clause with a past time marker needs a past tense verb.
2. Present perfect forms cannot be used with a finished time in the past.
Q26. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket.
Many a student ______ (try) hard to pass his entrance exam. [1 mark]
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: tries. 'Many a' is followed by a singular noun and a singular verb.
Teacher's Note:
1. Though 'many' suggests a plural, the phrase 'many a' always takes a singular noun and verb.
2. The word 'his' in the sentence also shows that the subject is singular.
Q27. Report the dialogue between Gardener and Dev, by completing the sentence:
Gardener: Did you water the plant today?
Dev: No, but I will, today.
Gardener: Then tomorrow I will get a sapling of sunflower.
The Gardener asked Dev if he had watered the plant that day. Dev replied negatively but said he would that day. Then the gardener said that ______. [1 mark]
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: the next day he would get a sapling of sunflower (also: he would get a sapling of sunflower the next day).
'will' changes to 'would' and 'tomorrow' changes to 'the next day'.
Teacher's Note:
1. In reported speech, will becomes would and tomorrow becomes the next day or the following day.
2. Remove the quotation marks and the word 'Then' is kept only if it adds meaning.
Q28. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
Diwali, well known as the festival of lights, is a festival that is celebrate in almost all parts of India.
Use the given format for your response.
| error | correction |
|---|---|
View Answer & Explanation
Answer:
| error | correction |
|---|---|
| celebrate | celebrated |
Teacher's Note:
1. Check the verb that follows 'is' or 'was', which should be a past participle in the passive.
2. Write only the wrong word and its corrected form in the table.
Q29. Transform the following direct speech into reported speech:
The beggar said to the old man, "Can you tell me the way to the nearest temple?" [1 mark]
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: The beggar asked the old man if he could tell him the way to the nearest temple.
The reporting verb 'said to' becomes 'asked', 'if' joins the question, and the sentence takes statement word order with the pronouns changed.
Teacher's Note:
1. A yes/no question in reported speech uses if or whether and ends with a full stop.
2. Change you to he (the old man) and me to him (the beggar).
Q30. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option.
You have a large number of shirts. You ______ buy any more. [1 mark]
(a) need not
(b) can not
(c) would not
(d) should not
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: (a) need not. It shows that there is no necessity to buy more shirts.
Teacher's Note:
1. Need not means it is not necessary, which matches the reason given in the first sentence.
2. Cannot and should not wrongly suggest a ban or advice against buying.
Q31. Rohit and Rajat are discussing their plans for the weekend. Complete the dialogue below by choosing the correct option.
Rohit: How do you like the idea of going to the zoo?
Rajat: That sounds good. But I ______ my parents' permission. [1 mark]
(a) needs to take
(b) need not to take
(c) needs not to take
(d) need to take
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: (d) need to take. The subject 'I' takes the base form 'need to' to show necessity.
Teacher's Note:
1. With I, you, we and they, the verb need does not take an s.
2. Not is not required, since the permission is necessary here.
Q32. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
At the age of seventeen, Galileo know that he had discovered an important law - a law of a pendulum.
Use the given format for your response.
| error | correction |
|---|---|
View Answer & Explanation
Answer:
| error | correction |
|---|---|
| know | knew |
Teacher's Note:
1. Look at the time clue 'At the age of seventeen' and the past perfect 'had discovered'.
2. The main verb must match the past tense of the rest of the sentence.
Section B (continued): Writing Skills
Writing tasks
Q33. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below.
A. You travelled from Guwahati to Shillong, to enjoy the scenic beauty of the city. Share the experience of your journey in 100-120 words. You can take the help from the inputs given below:
Taxi ride ... sudden climate and terrain change ... police bazaar ... waterfalls ... pines and fauna ... cultural influence ... churches ... museums.
OR
B. Develop a short story in 100-120 words with the help of the given lines:
We were out with our entire family for a dinner at The Taj hotel, when suddenly we heard the fires being shot ...... [5 marks]
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: Model answer for A (116 words):
Last month, I travelled from Guwahati to Shillong by taxi to enjoy the scenic beauty of the city. As we left the plains, the climate changed suddenly; the heat gave way to a cool, misty breeze and the road began to wind through green hills. Tall pines lined the slopes, and we stopped to watch a gushing waterfall. In Shillong, we walked around the busy Police Bazaar and tasted local snacks. The city showed a strong cultural influence of the past, with old churches and a fine museum that told the story of the local people and their traditions. The journey was tiring but unforgettable, and I returned home with a heart full of beautiful memories.
Model answer for B (109 words):
We were out with our entire family for a dinner at The Taj hotel, when suddenly we heard the fires being shot. Everyone froze for a moment and then panic spread through the hall. A waiter calmly signalled us to follow him and led us through the kitchen into a locked room. We sat in the dark, holding each other's hands, praying silently. Hours seemed like days. At last, the brave security personnel knocked and told us that it was safe to come out. We walked out holding our breath, thankful for the courage of the hotel staff. That night taught me that courage and calm can save lives.
Marking: content 2, organisation 1, grammar and spelling 1, word limit and fluency 1.
Teacher's Note:
1. Use every given input in order for A, and give your story a clear beginning, middle and end for B.
2. Stay within 100-120 words, since extra words are not marked and a short answer loses marks.
Q34. World government was a great idea propagated by Albert Einstein. What will be the three merits and three demerits of such a government? Write in about 100-120 words. [6 marks]
View Answer & Explanation
Answer: A world government would be a single authority ruling all nations.
Merits:
1. It could end wars between countries, because disputes would be settled by one common law.
2. Global problems such as climate change, pandemics and hunger could be tackled together with shared money and effort.
3. Trade and travel would become easier, as borders and tariffs would disappear.
Demerits:
1. Such a huge government could become too powerful and misuse its power, leading to dictatorship.
2. The special cultures, languages and traditions of small nations might be ignored or lost.
3. It would be difficult to rule so many different people fairly, and local needs would not be heard.
Thus the idea is attractive but needs great care. (120 words)
Marking: three merits 3 marks, three demerits 3 marks (adjusted for expression).
Teacher's Note:
1. Give exactly three merits and three demerits in separate, clearly labelled paragraphs or points.
2. Use one or two linking sentences and a short conclusion to stay within the word limit.
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