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प्रश्न
Near the beginning of the story, “Ms. Gervis’ eyes are full of tears. Her hands are shaking.” How does Ms. Gervis probably feel?
विकल्प
She is upset
She is tired
She is hungry
She is confused
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उत्तर
She is upset.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
On the basis of the listening passage, choose the correct answer from the given options.
“I am fighting for my future.” The ‘fight’ refers to her_______.
She got her mobile in January.
On the cycling holiday after the accident, Santhiya phoned for ______.
The airport is not closed.
Listen to the audio and respond to the following question.
It is ______ in Canada.
Say the words aloud one by one. Follow the instructions and move your body accordingly.
| Shoulders | Move them up and down. |
| Feet | Walk forward and backward. |
| Run | Fast and slow. |
| Hands | Move them left and right. |
Read out the following phrases aloud. Divide them into loud and softer sounds.
- clapping hands
- a worm moving
- stamping feet
- a bud blooming
- a butterfly flying
- a feather dropping
- an ant walking
- a car moving
- the wind blowing
- ssshhhh
- whisper
- tiptoe
- a leaf falling
| Loud sounds | Softer sounds |
Based on your understanding of the play, explain how a mistaken understanding of events can lead to confusion. How has the author used this unexpected combination of events in the situation to create humour?
Listen to the passage being read out. Based on your understanding, complete the statements given below with appropriate answers.
Boredom
We have all experienced boredom sometime or the other. Boredom occurs when a person is unable to stay attentive. It is something more than an unpleasant feeling. It can make you angry and frustrated and lead to negative physical health consequences.
How boredom affects one physically
A study reveals that when a person is affected by acute boredom his eyelids droop and the face assumes a frown. There is a gradual loss of ability to coordinate movements. These symptoms are accompanied by mental fatigue and a slowing down of thought processes. A bored person at work is likely to make many more errors than one who is not bored. We should never let boredom take charge. There are several easy ways to overcome boredom.
Here are a few practical suggestions:
- Set goals for yourself, work towards them.
- Develop an interest in hobbies and crafts.
- Socialize, stay in the company of cheerful people.
- Take up a charitable cause.
- Exercise regularly.
Coming out of boredom will feel like breaking free from a cold, dark room into the outdoors on a warm, sunny day
- Boredom occurs when a person is unable to ______
- ______ and ______ are emotional consequences of boredom.
- Two physical signs of acute boredom are
- How does boredom affect the quality of work a person does?
- Mention two ways by which one can overcome boredom.
Listen carefully to the story being read out and answer the questions.
A boy was flying a kite with his father. He was excited to watch the kite soar high and asked his father, “What kept the kite up?” Dad replied “The String”. The boy said, “No dad, the string is holding the kite down.” The father suddenly broke the string, the kite came crashing down. Now the boy understood, what was holding the kite up. This is true in life as well. We are, advised to follow a set of rules or a prescribed code of conduct to enable us to reach our full potential. However, very often we hear the phrase “I want to be free.” If you take the train off the track, it is free. But where would it go? If each one of us follows our own traffic rules and drive on any side of the road what would you call it? Freedom or chaos? By observing rules we are actually gaining freedom. This is what. discipline is all about.
1. According to the father what kept the kite up?
- the kite itself
- air
- the string
- father’s skills
2. The string helped the kite to ______.
- withstand the pressure
- break free
- crash
- soar high
3. To realize our full potential, we should ______.
- obey our elders
- follow a set of rules
- work hard
- plan well
4. A train should go on the ______to reach its destination.
- track
- line
- road
- path
5. To realize our full potential, we should ______.
- obey our elders
- follow a set of rules
- work hard
- plan well
6. Taking freedom in our own hands will lead to ______.
- self-discipline
- chaos
- a code of conduct
- freedom
7. The main idea of the passage is ______.
- the art of flying kites
- father’s advice to his son
- the importance of discipline
- the right to freedom
