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प्रश्न
Interview the students of your class regarding the career they would like to pursue and the reason for selecting that particular career. Collect the data from your class and analyze the information you have collected.
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उत्तर
You can go through these following questions to interview your classmate:
- What are your interests?
- What are your hobbies?
- Do you believe that you possess certain skill set required to pursue your desired career?
- What education or training do you need to fulfill your career goals?
- What kind of personality do you have and do you think your personality is suitable for your desired career?
- Have you ever been to career counselor to get answers to your querries relating to your career?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses? How will you overcome your weakness?
- How did you decide to pursue this career?
- How will you convince your parents to pursure career of your choice, if they are disagreeing?
- Lastly, do you have any backup plan for your career?
You can ask your questions if you have any.
From the above interview questions you will get responses from your classmate you have to collect those and analyze it.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Read the following extract and complete the note with the help of the clues provided :
Vitamins are either fat-soluble (A, D, E, K) or water-soluble (B vitamins, including niacin, folic acid and riboflavin, and vitamin C). They consist mainly of the elements nitrogen, oxygen, carbon and hydrogen. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in bod)' fat, while water-soluble vita1nins are used or quickly excreted in the urine.
Vitamin A is essential for the eyes, skin, hair, and bones; the B vitamins help enzymes to function; C is essential for the formation of collagen; D helps the body absorb calcium; E prevents cell damage, and K helps blood clotting. Most vitamins cannot be produced by the body and so must be obtained directly from food.
VITAMINS
| Vitamins are obtained from | |
| B Vitamins | Fat-soluble |
| Vitamins consist of | 1. 2. Oxygen 3. 4. Hydrogen |
| Vitamin A B C D E K |
Essential for eyes, skin, etc. Formation of collagen Prevents cell damage |
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 |
|
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 |
Write an e-mail to the Principal of a neighbouring school requesting him/her to send a team of three members to participate in the Quiz Competition.
Fill in the blanks in the passage givben below with the appropriate form of the verb given in brackets. Do not write the passage, but write the verbs in the correct order.
One day I ____________ (1)(be) in the lunch line, and there I saw a pile of apples. The teacher-incharge _____________ (2)(state) at me and said, “Just __________ (3)(take) one. God ________ (4)(watch)”. So, I ____________ (5)(take) an apple, and the line __________ (6)(move) along. At the next table there ____________ (7)(be) a pile of chocolate chip cookies. I ____________ (8)(not know) what to do. “Put,” the kid behind me ____________ (9)(whisper), “_____________ (10)(take) all you want. God’s watching the apples. ”
In what sense is the tree ‘the harvest of a coming age’?
What are the five words used in the poem to describe the role of a middle-aged woman?
Why does the poet refer simultaneously to bridal laughter and bridal tear?
What do you think of the old man’s point of view?
What kinds of stories captivated the young minds in the past?
What impression do you get of the children after reading the poem?
Explain briefly how Abou Ben Adhem demonstrated his love for God.
What surprises Abou the next night? What message has the poet conveyed to all of us?
What message is conveyed in the poem?
In “A Horse and Two Goats”, how did Muni feel about his married life?
Why was Margot unhappy on Venus in “All Summer in a Day”?
Why was Margot unhappy on Venus in “All Summer in a Day”?
What is the climax of Ray Bradbury’s “All Summer in a Day?”
You have recently moved to a new neighborhood in your city. Describe the new neighbourhood, comparing it to the one you have just left.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
I don't know what they were arguing __________ but I could hear angry voices.
Hardly had the teacher left the room, when all the children started making a noise.
(Begin : No sooner ………..)
Break time (recess) at your school is only for a duration of fifteen minutes. Write a letter to your Principal requesting an extension in the break-time from fifteen minutes to half an hour. Give reasons for your request and explain in what way an extended break would make a difference to you as a student.
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
Mabel: [Utterly surprised] Ronny! Do they want me in Court?
Dancy: No.
Mabel: What is it, then? Why are you back?
Dancy: Spun.
Mabel: [Blank] Spun? What do you mean? What’s spun?
Dancy: The case. They’ve found out through those notes.
Mabel: Oh [Staring at his face] Who?
(i) Where are Mabel and Dancy at this time? What was Mabel doing just before this conversation?
(ii) Why did Mabel say, “Do they want me in court?” Explain the meaning of spun in the extract?
(iii) What ‘notes’ is Dancy talking about now?. How does Mabel react immediately after the extract”:
(iv) Dancy leaves a note for his best friend towards the end of the play. What is the name of his best friend? What is written in the note?
(v) What does Dancy do at the end? Why does he do that? What is your opinion of Mabel and Dancy?
Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of each sentence.
- As soon as we lit the candle, the power supply was restored.
(Begin: No sooner………. ) - The bee is more industrious than all other creatures.
(Use: ‘most industrious’) - The old woman was too slow to catch the bus.
(Begin : The old woman was so……… ) - “I’ll do it tomorrow,” he promised.
(Rewrite in indirect speech) - Though Reema got an expensive gift she was not happy.
(Begin: In spite of……… ) - I prefer reading a book to watching a movie.
(Begin: I would rather…….. ) - I have never seen Mr. Roy lose his temper.
(Begin: Never…….. ) - She found your keys in the garage.
(Begin: The keys……… )
Give reasons for the following.
List the deeds that led Ray Johnson to describe Akhenaten as “wacky”.
What do you think are the reasons for the extinction of languages?
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
stunning artefacts
The constellation Orion is associated with the legend of Osiris, the god of the afterlife.
Find out the astronomical descriptions and legends associated with the following.
(i) Ursa Major (saptarishi mandala)
(ii) Polaris (Dhruva tara)
(iii) Pegasus (winged horse)
(iv) Sirius (The dog star)
(v) Gemini (Mithuna)
Find out about as many Indian schools of painting as you can. Write a short note on the distinctive features of each school.
Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper expressing your views on the deteriorating law and order situation in your city.
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
The team played the two matches successfully.
What was the underlying reason for John Ipe's disgust with the world?
‘Mrs. Croft’s was the first death I mourned in America, for, hers was the first life I had admired; she had left this world, at last, ancient and alone, never to return’—how do these lines encapsulate the bond that is possible between two strangers?
Locate instances of irony in the story.
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Describe a recent quarrel that you have had with your brother, sister, or friend. How did it start? What did you quarrel about? How did it end?
We add ‘un-’ to make opposites. For example, true — untrue. Add ‘un’– to the word below to make its opposite. Then look up the meaning of the word you have formed in the dictionary.
educated: ____________
Answer the following question:
“It was to be a battle of champions.” (8)
(i) What qualities did the two champions have? Pick out words and phrases from the paragraph above this line in the text and write them down.
|
Mongoose |
Cobra |
| (a) ________ | (a) ________ |
| (b) ________ | (b) ________ |
| (c) ________ | (c) ________ |
(ii) What did the cobra and the mongoose do, to show their readiness for the fight?
Re-word the line from the story:
I went to the window which overlooked a large garden.
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Write a short article about it for a magazine/journal. Also, convey what change it has brought in your life.
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There is nothing wrong with being grateful to great men.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Liberty cannot be divorced from equality.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
One man one vote and one vote one value.
Write your views/opinions in brief on the following topic.
Role of youth in creating social awareness.
The cherry tree is a narrative poem. Features that make it a narrative poem are given below. Justify them with proper examples.
The poem has a beginning, a middle, and an end.
'Seems to touch the starry skies'. The poet has used word imagery. Describe the idea and pick out other similar examples from the poem.
Write an appreciation of the sonnet. Refer to the points to be covered for appreciation.
- About the poem/poet/title
- Theme
- Poetic devices, language, style
- Special features/novelties/focusing elements
- Values, message
- Your opinion about the poem
Explain the extended metaphor related to dentistry in the poem.
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Thinking ahead of winter, the father decided to create a place safe from the elements.
Write a few lines about what Mathilde had and what she dreamt about.
Discuss the following and write about the following in your own words in 5-6 lines.
Which events in the story (Part I and Part II) changed Mathilde’s life?
Now read the beginning and end of a sci-fi story given below and complete the story using your imagination.
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‘The Magic Glasses’ After ten years of diligent experimenting on ‘light’, Jayant, a brilliant scientist, created a pair of eye-glasses which would enable him to see through all opaque objects, doors, walls, metal structures, etc. On Monday, he put on his ‘magic’ glasses and stepped into the busy street outside ____________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ And so, Jayant received the ‘State Award for Brave Citizens’ _____________________________________________ |
Think and write in your own words.
How can the tender maiden Autumn become a full-grown woman? What change in nature does this imply?
Write your opinion, in your own words:-
Why do you think the children dislike their aunt’s story?
Say ‘WHY’?
The writer grew less dogmatic and more open-minded.
Make a word web of at least 12 words related to BANKING.
Name the occasion or reason for which the announcements are being made. Then think of an occasion and prepare an announcement for it as a group activity.
Write a paragraph and give an appropriate title to it. Use the following points.
| Birds and Animals | Love and Affection |
| Loyal | Our Best Friends |
| Serve us | Protection and Security |
| Kindness, honesty, compassion | Do not hurt or destroy us |
| Loneliness Avoided | |
Expand the theme in a write-up of about 20 lines.
‘Rumours are spread by fools and accepted by greater fools.’
Your class has to stage a Puppet Show in the Assembly Open Forum on the topic ‘Child Labour’. Divide yourselves into groups and discuss the requirements for the presentation like a storyline, characters, dialogues, choice of puppets, and music for the interlude. Now complete the dialogues given below.
| Ramesh | Let us present a Puppet Show on CHILD LABOUR for our Assembly Open Forum. |
| Mohammed | That is a very good idea! Let us start planning right away. |
| Geetha | _______________________________________________________? |
| Leema | I suggest we begin with the storyline first. |
| Mani | How ___________________________________________________ ? |
| Ramesh | We can have around five characters. |
| Mohammed | What __________________________________________________ ? |
| Meena | We can focus on the problems of poverty and illiteracy as the major reasons for child labour. |
| Ramesh | Can _________________________________________________? |
| Leema | I am good at making stick puppets. I will make them myself. But I require some help. |
| Mani | I ________________________ . Tell me, ______________________. |
| Leema | Thank you, Mani. Let us stay back after the meeting and discuss. |
| Ramesh | Have ___________________________ ? |
| Meena | I think we should have some music for the interlude. |
| Geetha | That would make it really interesting. I will get my music group to start working on the tunes for our puppet show. |
Work in groups and discuss. Then write a diary entry in about 60-80 words describing your feelings and emotions for the given situation.
Imagine, you are Pongo.
Your feelings when you caught the boy.
Create a poster for the following.
You are Sita/ Sudhan. Design a poster in not more than 50 words to focus on not wasting water. Be creative.
Write a character sketch of any character from fiction that has made an impact on you.
- Introduce the person.
- Highlight his/her character as revealed in the story.
- Talk about what others say about the character.
- Write if the character appealed to you, with reasons.
- Support your views with evidence from text.
Let's write a poem.
I have a kite but need a friend to fly it with,
I know a song but need someone to hear it,
I have a ball but need someone to catch it,
I ______
I ______
I ______
I ______
Have a conversation with your partner based on the picture below. You can start as -
| Hunter 1 | “Look at the footprints in the mud!” |
| Hunter 2 | |
| Hunter 1 | |
| Hunter 2 |
Use the following clues to complete the following exercise.
| play | stop | buy | learn | see | meet | learn |
| be | eat | go | travel | start | read | visit |
Write three new things you have done in the last three years.
- I have started ______
- ____________
- ____________
Punctuate the following sentences using capital letters, full stops (.) commas (,) question marks (?) apostrophe ( ' ) exclamation mark (!) wherever necessary.
dear samir,
i am sending you a photograph of my newest pet frisky is a bulldog and a very playful puppy by next summer he should be old enough to go with us on our long walks i m sure you are looking forward to seeing him I know you will like him
warm regards
sanju
Punctuate the following sentence.
the dog wags its tail when its pleased but a cat waves its tail when its angry.
Alice follows the strange rabbit because she wants to know a number of things. Re-arrange the words to make the questions that Alice has in her mind, and put a question mark (?).
hurry is in a why he
Do you know that there are seven wonders in the world? Can you tell the name of the one which is in India? Find out and write the names of all the seven wonders and the countries they are located in.
| Wonders of the world | Countries | |
| (i) | The Taj Mahal | |
| (ii) | The Great Wall of China | |
| (iii) | ||
| (iv) | ||
| v) | ||
| (vi) | ||
| vii) |
What was the happiest time of the day for grandmother?
Why did the friends part ways?
Fill in the following forms with imaginary details.
We may not have money to buy all our wants at the same time. In such a situation, what are the options available?
Attempt a description of the following process, in about 100 word each, either using the imperative or the passive.
Preparing your favourite dish
Answer the following question as briefly as possible and with close reference to the relevant text.
How does Prospero prove, “the rarer action is in/virtue than in vengeance” in the final act of The Tempest?
Write a dialogue between a student and teacher on 'Importance of Yoga'.
Identify the list in which Abou Ben Adhem's name appeared right at the top.
Complete the dialogue.
| Anil: | Which is your favourite book? |
| Sunil: | ______________________ |
| Anil: | What type of book is it? |
| Sunil: | _____________________ |
Write a composition (in approximately 400 – 450 words) on the following subject.
Life
