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Weekly Assessment T 2 U9 EN

The document outlines a weekly assessment for Year 9 students, focusing on a science fiction story titled 'The Last Signal' and includes various questions related to reading comprehension, language focus, and writing tasks. Students are instructed to answer all questions, with specific guidelines on handwriting and materials. The assessment consists of a reading section worth 10 marks and a writing section with four options, each emphasizing different literary skills.

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Weekly Assessment T 2 U9 EN

The document outlines a weekly assessment for Year 9 students, focusing on a science fiction story titled 'The Last Signal' and includes various questions related to reading comprehension, language focus, and writing tasks. Students are instructed to answer all questions, with specific guidelines on handwriting and materials. The assessment consists of a reading section worth 10 marks and a writing section with four options, each emphasizing different literary skills.

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Weekly Assessment T 2 U9 EN – Y9 2024-25

Name……………………………………………………………………………………… Stream…. Teacher: Mr.


Anu
Duration: 40 minutes Max. Marks: 25

General Instructions:
1. Read all instructions carefully. There are 16 [sixteen] questions in this weekly
assessment.
2. All questions must be answered. A few questions may have internal choices; you
need to choose one option from the given choices.
3. Write your answers clearly in blue or black ink. Ensure that your handwriting is 5
legible. Sufficient space is provided to respond.
4. Marks for each question are indicated next to the question number. Answer each
question according to the marks it carries.
5. Use only the writing materials provided. No borrowing.
6. Do not seek help from others during the assessment.
7. Write neatly and legibly. Avoid overwriting. 10
8. Review your answers to correct any mistakes or add details.

Section A: Reading (10 Marks)


Text: Science Fiction Story
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The Last Signal

The stars were brighter than usual that night, as if the universe itself knew this was
humanity's last hope. Captain Elara Jansen stood on the bridge of the spacecraft
Endeavour, staring at the control panel that displayed the coordinates of the distant star
system. They had been traveling for years, searching for a new home after Earth became 20
uninhabitable.
The crew had dwindled from 50 to just 12 over the decades due to unforeseen accidents
and a relentless disease that the ship's resources couldn’t cure. But the discovery of the
"Beacon," a faint signal originating from the Vega system, reignited their hope. It hinted at
intelligent life—or at least the remnants of a civilization that could provide answers.
"Captain," said Lieutenant Mori, breaking her reverie, "we're nearing the source. Should we 25
prepare the landing module?" Elara hesitated, her fingers brushing against the edges of
the holographic controls. Every decision now carried the weight of survival, not just for her
crew but potentially for the future of humankind.
As the ship drew closer to the planet, the Beacon’s signal grew stronger. However,
something was off. The pattern of the signal wasn't consistent. It changed rhythm every 30
few hours, almost as if it were alive. Elara ordered the crew to analyze the transmission,
but they found no evidence of technology capable of altering signals in real-time.
When the Endeavour entered the planet's orbit, the crew saw a barren, metallic wasteland.
Ruins of towers jutted out from the ground, their surfaces reflecting the light of two nearby
moons. The Beacon led them to a massive, dome-shaped structure, half-buried under
layers of rust-colored dust.
Inside the dome, the air was thin but breathable. The source of the Beacon was a crystal-
like device hovering in the center of the room. Its glow pulsated faintly, emitting both light
and sound. Lieutenant Mori stepped forward to examine it but hesitated. "Captain, it
looks... biological."
Elara nodded, stepping closer to the device. "This isn’t just technology," she murmured.
"It’s alive." 1

As she reached out, the crystal emitted a blinding light, and suddenly, a voice echoed in 1
their minds: "You are the first. The last. Choose wisely." 1
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The crew stood frozen, unsure whether the message was a warning, a plea, or a test. Elara
felt an overwhelming sense of unease, but also hope. "What do you mean?" she whispered 1
into the air, but the crystal dimmed, its signal ceasing.
Outside the dome, the stars seemed dimmer, as though they had lost something 1
irreplaceable. The Endeavour launched back into space, carrying its mysterious secret and
a lingering question: Was the Beacon a guide, or a trap? 1

1. Why is the crew of the Endeavour searching for a new home? (1 mark) 1
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2. What was the Beacon’s signal thought to represent? (1 mark)
3. What did the crew discover about the planet’s surface? (1 mark)
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4. What was unusual about the Beacon’s signal pattern? (1 mark)
5. What did the crystal-like device emit besides light? (1 mark)

6. Why does Captain Elara hesitate before making decisions? (1 mark)


7. What does the message, "You are the first. The last. Choose wisely," suggest about the
crew’s mission? (1 mark)

8. How does the description of the barren planet contribute to the story’s tone? (1 mark)
9. Why might the author have included the crystal’s biological nature in the story? (1 mark)

10. Do you think the Beacon’s message was helpful or threatening? Justify your answer. (1
mark)
Language Focus (5 Marks):
Focus: Ambiguous Endings, Puns, and Double Meanings

11. What makes the story’s ending ambiguous? (1 mark)


12. Identify and explain a phrase in the story that has a double meaning. (1 mark)
13. How does the phrase "Choose wisely" create tension? (1 mark)
14. What rhetorical effect is achieved by the question, "Was the Beacon a guide, or a
trap?" (1 mark)
15. How does the ambiguity of the message enhance the science fiction theme? (1 mark)
Section B: Writing (10 Marks)
Choose any ONE of the following tasks:
Option 1: Poetry Analysis
 Prompt: Analyse how ambiguity and imagery are used in the poem "Ozymandias"
by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
 Marking Criteria:
o Content (4 Marks): Clear explanation of how ambiguity and imagery create
meaning.
o Language Use (3 Marks): Use of literary terms and relevant quotations.
o Structure (3 Marks): Logical introduction, analysis, and conclusion.

Option 2: Translation of Shakespearean English


 Prompt: Translate the speech of the three weird sisters from Macbeth into modern
English.
 Marking Criteria:
o Content (4 Marks): Accurate and meaningful translation.
o Language Use (3 Marks): Appropriate use of modern vocabulary while
retaining original meaning.
o Structure (3 Marks): Clear and coherent presentation.

Option 3: Writing a Short Story


 Prompt: Write a short science fiction story about humanity’s first contact with alien
life.
 Marking Criteria:
o Content (4 Marks): Creativity and adherence to the science fiction theme.
o Language Use (3 Marks): Descriptive and engaging language.
o Structure (3 Marks): Well-organized with a clear beginning, middle, and
end.

Option 4: Writing a Feature Article


 Prompt: Write a feature article on the role of technology in modern
communication.
 Marking Criteria:
o Content (4 Marks): Insightful exploration of the topic with relevant
examples.
o Language Use (3 Marks): Formal tone with varied sentence structures.
o Structure (3 Marks): Cohesive organization with headings or subheadings
if needed.

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