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ICSE Class IX Prelims 2020 : English Paper 1 (English Language)

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Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 80 ENGLISH paper-1 ICSE Self Assessment Paper Solutions of Question Paper 2 Answer 1 [20] (a) The water was freezing. I took a deep breath, closed my eyes and jumped in. Although the plunge was shocking, I made sure I didn t open my mouth. That would be foolish. Ahead of me, I could see the arms of at least three swimmers as they chopped through the water. I wondered how fast they were. I would have to be the fastest if I wanted to win. I had trained for this my whole life. This is the Junior Olympics and I am an Indian, representing my nation. The journey here was difficult. I almost gave up many times but a voice inside me told me to keep going. I had the best coaches and the most supportive parents. They had started off my passion for swimming by introducing me to the swimming pool when I was still a baby. I learnt to swim and walk at nearly the same time. My favourite movie as a child was The Little Mermaid . Everything in my life pushed me towards swimming. Now was the moment that really mattered. As I came up for air, I pushed ahead with renewed determination. I reached the far end of the pool and turned around. I was neck to neck with the lead swimmers. As the water rushed past me, I put every bit of strength I could use my arms and legs. Boom! I touched the wall and the crowd exploded. I pulled myself over the edge of the pool and looked around at the scoreboard. By about two microseconds, I was beaten. Second place. Silver. The tears flowed down my face. I had thought I would win. I walked to my coach who beamed at me. You did your best and I am proud of you. Second place is very good, Punya. It was a tough competition. I smiled at him but I wasn t feeling happy. He was just saying those words to make me feel better. The rest of the day was difficult. Everyone congratulated me, but I felt like a failure. On the flight back home, I watched movies nonstop. I was received at the airport by a large welcoming committee from my school and neighborhood with banners and balloons. The press wanted me to say a few words. I felt like an actress as I performed for everyone. The next day, I walked to the shop at the end of my street. I was lost in thoughts of disappointment, when I felt a hand tug at my sleeve. It was the little girl who lived in the hut on the other end of the street. That area was inhabited by daily labourers and maid servants who barely earned enough money to survive. Sister, said the little girl, I saw you on TV. She smiled shyly. I smiled back at her. Yes, that was me, I replied. She stammered, I swim also. My father takes me to the beach on Sundays and I swim a lot. I want to swim like you, sister. I want to be just like you! As I looked at her innocent face, all the sadness of the last two days washed away from me. Come to my house tomorrow and I will take you to the pool. Ask your mother for permission, okay? The little girl ran away happily. I stared after her as my heart filled with a strange emotion. It was pride. So what if I hadn t won the gold medal? I had won the admiration of a tiny young girl who wanted to be me. I had inspired her and that is worth all the gold in the world! Answering Tips Imagination and humour add flavour to a well-written story. Editing your story will help you add more details even as you correct your mistakes.

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