Class 9 (English Assignment)

 

The Empty Classroom

Every morning, Maya noticed that one classroom in her school was almost always empty during the first period. The room had good sunlight, enough desks, and a small library. However, very few students used it. Maya thought the school should find out why.

Instead of simply assuming that students were lazy, she decided to investigate. She asked twenty students from different grades about the classroom. Some said they did not know they were allowed to use it. Others said there were not enough interesting books. A few students said they preferred using their phones during free time.

Maya shared the information with her teacher. Together, they suggested three changes: putting a notice on the door, adding books chosen by students, and creating a quiet reading period once a week. After one month, more students began using the room.

Maya realized that a problem cannot always be solved by guessing its cause. Sometimes, we need to collect information, listen to different opinions, test possible solutions, and observe the results before making a decision.

A. Short-Answer Questions

1. Why did Maya think the classroom was not being used properly?
2. What methods did Maya use to find out why students avoided the classroom?
3. Why was it wrong to simply assume that students were lazy?
4. Which of the three proposed changes do you think was most effective? Give a reason.
5. What important lesson about solving problems can be learned from Maya's experience?

B. Multiple-Choice Questions

1. What was Maya's first important step in solving the problem?
A. She complained to the principal.
B. She closed the classroom.
C. She investigated the possible causes.
D. She forced students to use the room.

2. Which statement best represents the main idea of the passage?
A. Students should never use mobile phones.
B. Empty classrooms are always a waste of resources.
C. Good problem-solving requires evidence and careful thinking.
D. Libraries are more useful than classrooms.

3. Why did Maya ask students from different grades?
A. To punish students who avoided the room
B. To collect different opinions and information
C. To select the best students
D. To make the investigation take longer

4. Suppose the number of students using the classroom had not increased after one month. What would be the best next step?
A. Give up immediately.
B. Blame the students.
C. Collect more information and reconsider the solutions.
D. Permanently close the classroom.

5. Which quality does Maya demonstrate most clearly?
A. Curiosity and problem-solving ability
B. Anger and impatience
C. Fear of making decisions
D. Dependence on others