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प्रश्न
Prepare a set of questions to interview-
a person who has recently scaled Mt. Everest.
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उत्तर
- You have been on the top of the world, in a way. How does it feel?
- How did you come to decide to take up this difficult challenge?
- Has any mountaineer been your inspiration or guide?
- It is a challenging trip. What was the most difficult part?
- What is the most memorable incident of your journey?
- Are you planning on scaling any other mountains?
- You had faced an avalanche on your way up. Did you think of quitting the trek ahead at any point?
- What are the things that one should consider before such an expedition?
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(b) Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom.
The eight other runners pulled up on their heels
The ones who had trained for so long to complete
one by one they all turned around and went back to help him
And brought the young boy to his feet.
Then all the nine runners joined hands and continued
The hundred-yard dash now reduced to a walk
And a banner above that said (Special Olympics)
Could not have been more on the mark.
That's how the race ended, with nine gold medals
They came to the finish line holding hands still
And a standing ovation and nine beaming faces
Said more than these words ever will.
Read the lines given above and answer the following question:
Explain with reference to context.
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I prefer going out with friends to staying alone at home.
(Begin : I would rather ………….)
Hardly had the teacher left the room, when all the children started making a noise.
(Begin : No sooner ………..)
He was so tired that he could not stand.
(Use: too ...................................................)
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The librarian spoke respectfully to the learned scholar.
See if you understand what the following words that are parts of a house mean. Look up the dictionary if you don't.
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parlour |
foyer |
lounge |
porch |
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lobby |
attic |
portico |
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Look for these expressions in the story and guess the meaning from the context
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brusquely |
attuned himself |
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queer rhythmic frenzy |
wrenching |
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flush of prosperity |
daze of bewilderment |
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wide-eyed wonder and eager homage |
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talking animatedly |
tremulous deliberation |
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on terms of a perpetual feud |
Find words in the story, which show things striking violently against each other.
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- a dark moonless night.
- _________________________
- _________________________
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- choose a topic
- central theme
- the beginning, the middle, and the end
- the message
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- What the program is.
- The date and time.
- The venue. (The place where
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An inspiring incident in the life of a great leader.
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- Interest in this field
- Inspiration
- Coaching and guidance
- Achievement/Records
- Future plans
- Advice to youngsters
You find it tough to learn a new language ______
Find one word from the story that means
happy d ______.
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Fill in the following forms with imaginary details.
Write the contraction for the following phrase.
are not - ______.
Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter on the topic given below.
Write a letter to your father asking permission to go on an educational tour.
______ was Portia’s; faithful servant.
