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प्रश्न
Discuss the following in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking opposite points of view.
Knowledge about the past is useful to complete our knowledge of the world we live in.
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उत्तर
(Such questions are to be done by the students on their own. However, pointers have been provided for the students' help.)
For:
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Past acts as a mirror to our mistakes and teach us lessons.
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The present is the outcome of the past.
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It helps us understand the progress of the events down history.
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It builds the foundation for our present and future.
Against:
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One must live in the present.
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The past is infinite and should be left as it is.
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The past should not affect our present life.
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Past should not be delved in and must be considered as a gone phase.
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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 |
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