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After reading the text one can easily understand that there is a lot of risks involved in mountaineering. Write in short about any adventure sport that you like and the risk involved in it.
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Scuba Diving – A Risky Adventure
Adventure sports come with their dose of thrill and excitement. Not only do they give one an adrenaline rush, but also keep them longing for more. An adventure sport that I really like is scuba diving. Not only is it a test of one‘s swimming abilities but also a treat for the eyes. Deep diving into the ocean leaves the diver spellbound as he encounters the marine flora and fauna. But, like any other adventure sport, scuba diving presents its own set of risks. A limited supply of oxygen and concentration of other gases as one descends into the depths makes the diver vulnerable to a variety of health risks such as decompression sickness, drowning, etc. In addition, there is always the looming fear of the predatory creatures of the ocean. Wild sea creatures, though non-aggressive, can prove dangerous when fussed with. With good training and a little daring attitude, one can see a completely different world; and that is definitely worth a try! Risks are inevitable, but one must choose wisely. Scuba diving may not be the least risky sport, but it surely deserves a shot! As the famous novelist Douglas Coupland quotes, "Adventure without risk is Disneyland."
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Working in pairs, go through the table below that gives you information about the top women tennis players since 1975. Write a short article for your school magazine comparing and contrasting the players in terms of their duration at the top. Mention some qualities that you think may be responsible for their brief or long stay at the top spot.
Top-Ranked Women Players
I. The roll of honour of women who enjoyed life at the summit since everybody’s favourite player, Chris Evert, took her place in 1975.
| Name | Ranked on | Weeks as No. 1 |
| Maria Sharapova (Russia) | 22 August 2005 | 1 |
| Lindsay Davenport (U.S.) |
October 2004 |
82 |
| Amelie Mauresmo (France) | 13 September 2004 | 5 |
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Justine Henin-Hardenne (Belgium) |
20 October 2003 | 45 |
| Kim Clijsters (Belgium) | 11 August 2003 | 12 |
| Serena Williams (U.S.) | 8 July 2002 | 57 |
| Venus Williams (U.S.) | 25 February 2002 | 11 |
| Jennifer Capriati (U.S.) | 15 October 2001 | 17 |
| Lindsay Davenport (U.S.) | 12 October 1998 | 82 |
| Martina Hingis (Switzerland) | 31 March 1997 | 209 |
| Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario (Spain) | 6 February 1995 | 12 |
| Monica Seles (U.S.) | 11 March 1991 | 178 |
| Steffi Graf (Germany) | 17 August 1987 | 377 |
| Tracy Austin (U.S.) | 7 April 1980 | 22 |
| Martina Navratilova (U.S.) | 10 July 1978 | 331 |
| Chris Evert (U.S.) | 3 November 1975 | 362 |
Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in the correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space.
Example :
(0) roamed
Once upon a time, in the days when genies and giants (0) ______ (roam) the land, there (1) ______ (live) a farmer (2) ______ (name) Baba Ayub. He lived with his family in a little village by the name of Maidan Sabz. Because he had a large family to feed, Saba Ayub (3) ______ (see) his days (4) ______ (consume) by hard work. Every day, he (5) ______ (labour) from dawn to sundown, (6) ______ (plow) his field and (7) ______ (turn) the soil and (8) ______ (tend) to his meagre pistachio trees.
You had gone on a trekking expendition with a group of friends. As night closed in, you realised that you were separated from the group. Describe your initial feelings and the place where you got lost. How did you spend the night alone before you were reunited with your group?
Pick out words and phrases which are examples of visual and auditory imagery in the poem.
How is he affected by the experience of seeing the daffodils?
Explain the use of words like ‘fluttering’ and ‘dancing’ as used by the poet.
What is the implied meaning of “his bars of rage” in the poem “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”?
Comment on the imagery used in the poem.
Thus I entered, and thus I go!
In triumphs, people have dropped down dead,
"Paid by the world, what dost thou owe
Me? "....God might question; now instead,
'Tis God shall repay: I am safer so.
Read the above lines and amswer the question that follow.
How did the leader come and go?
Thus I entered, and thus I go!
In triumphs, people have dropped down dead,
"Paid by the world, what dost thou owe
Me? "....God might question; now instead,
'Tis God shall repay: I am safer so.
Read the above lines and amswer the question that follow.
What type of poetic piece ‘The Patriot: An Old Story’ is?
Thus I entered, and thus I go!
In triumphs, people have dropped down dead,
"Paid by the world, what dost thou owe
Me? "....God might question; now instead,
'Tis God shall repay: I am safer so.
Read the above lines and amswer the question that follow.
Can one see the faith of humans in God in the poem?
What lesson do you learn from this poem?
Is the story Didactic and gives a moral?
Why was Margot unhappy on Venus in “All Summer in a Day”?
Write a composition (350 - 400 words) on the following:
“The use of Mobile Phones must be allowed in schools.” Express your views either for or against the statement.
Referring closely to the play, trace Don John's plots against Claudio and Don Pedro from their earliest beginnings. How do the plots end?
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
Ali took ……… his cap and wiped his face.
Join the following sentence to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
She was so excited about her performance. She could not sleep at night.
How did the narrator and Lord Otori overpower the intruder?
This is the funniest movie I have ever seen.
(Begin : Never ………….)
Give an account of the incidents of racial discrimination that Braithwaite has described in the novel ‘To Sir With Love’.
"Boxer lives his life in patience and unquestioning service." How far is this statement true? Throw light on Boxer's character.
He was so tired that he could not stand.
(Use: too ...................................................)
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
desert sky
What do you like the most about the poem?
What does the phrase “strange to tell” mean?
Discuss in pairs
Chako's firmness in dealing with the irrational behaviour of his father.
Multiple Choice Question:
The quarrel finally ended when ______
Discuss the following with your partner and complete the following sentence.
Before eating apples brought from the market, I wash and peel them off ____________________.
Refer to a standard dictionary and find out the meaning of the following word:
Reporter
Identify the incorrect statements from the following and correct them.
Interpret the following lines in simple English.
Puck: I’ll follow you.
Bottom: The Finch, the sparrow.
Write a letter to your friend or cousin telling him/her about a difficult choice you have recently made, for example, pursuing one sport or hobby rather than the other or choosing between your studies and hobbies.
Tell your friend/cousin how his/her example helped you to make a decision.
According to the poet, how does God help people, when they pray to him for help?
Write your opinion, in your own words:-
Why do you think the children dislike their aunt’s story?
Read the following and draw a tree diagram to show this information.
| Things in our surroundings form two groups - living things and non-living things. Living things are of two kinds, plants and animals. There are two types of plants - flowering plants and non-flowering plants. If we consider animals, we see that some animals lay eggs. They are oviparous animals. Some animals give birth to their young ones. They are viviparous animals. |
Dos and Don’ts for delivering a speech. Add some more points.
| Dos | Don’ts |
| Talk slowly | Don’t mumble |
| Emphasize keywords | Don’t look up/down |
Prepare a ‘tourism leaflet’ on the following.
Your Home Town
It is very late at night and your father hasn’t returned from the office. ______
Fill in the value trees with the best qualities you like to follow in your life from the given list. Write a few lines about your favourite quality in the box.
| Best qualities in life | ||||
| Affectionate | Cooperative | Gratitude | Loving | Responsible |
| Ambitious | Courageous | Happiness | Loyal | Self-confident |
| Brave | Dependability | Helpfulness | Good manners | Self-control |
| Calm | Diligence | Honest | Patriotic | Self-esteem |
| Caring | Enthusiastic | Humble | Peaceful | Sensitive |
| Cheerful | Fairness | Imaginative | Perseverance | Sincerity |
| Committed | Faithfulness | Intelligent | Polite | Successful |
| Compassionate | Flexible | Joyful | Positive | Tolerant |
| Concerned | Forgiveness | Kind | Rational | Truthful |
| Confident | Generosity | Leader | Resourceful | Versatile |
| Contented | Giving | Logical | Respect | Witty |
| My favourite quality is... __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ |
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Draft Letter for the following.
You are Sanjay. Your colony utilizes solar energy to light the common areas. You find many friends of your colony forgetting to switch off the lights in the common area. As a responsible citizen, write a letter to a newspaper, echoing the importance to conserve and preserve solar energy.
Write some sentences about the picture.
She, is, has, girl, shirt, pants, beautiful, pink, blue, long, hair.
The word in the sentence is jumbled. Write them in order.
footprint to someone this belonged.
Narrate an incident when you have experienced happiness, excitement, surprise. You can use the following clues.
With whom...
When did it happen...
Why...
Where...
Write about yourself using the following expressions (do you play in the park, go to bed late, fuss over food, study hard, etc.?)
| always | frequently | usually |
| often | sometimes | rarely |
For example - I always do my work neatly.
- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
Punctuate the following sentence.
she fed the baby washed the dishes put the lights off and went to sleep.
Here is a word, morning. Now write down words related to it.
Answer the question by looking at the picture.
Example: What is happening in picture 5?
What are Anil and his friends pulling in picture 3?
______are pulling______
Find one word from the story that means
move fast s ______.
Some words have similar sound, but different meaning. Choose the correct word from the option and fill in the blank.
The squirrel has a long ______.
Look at the following words. They are group names.
troop of soldiers
swarm of bees
team of players
litter of puppies
fleet of ships
library of books
How did Sletherby’s judgment of Bertie turn out to be a wrong one?
What are the essentials one needs to lead a comfortable life? Fill in the empty bubbles with some of them
You have planned to organize a health camp at school. Write a letter to the Manager of a supermarket requesting sponsorship for the event. Name the event and explain how it will benefit both the community as well as the supermarket.
"That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly. It is dearness only which gives everything its value."- Thomas Paine
Do we value only what we struggle for? Plan your response, and then write an essay to explain your views on this issue. Be sure to support your position with specific points and examples. (You may use examples from your reading, observations, and inputs from subjects such as History, Science and literature)
You are a regular visitor to your school library. Describe your library. Give details of the familiar sights. What do you see and feel as different students come irt and check out the books? Why is this place so important?
According to Lorenzo, a man who is unmoved by music is ______.
Find some examples of antithesis from your mother tongue and translate them into English.
What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write.
A student
What do you like better - to listen to a joke, or to tell a joke?
