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Read the given words and share with your friend what comes to your mind.


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उत्तर

  1. Anchoring:
    Television programs, news debates, a radio jockey.
  2. Compering:
    Prize distribution, annual gatherings, product launch, fresher’s welcome party, wedding, birthday party, anniversary ceremonies, award shows.
  3. Hosting programs:
    Talk shows, game shows, quiz shows, reality shows, fashion shows, open mic events.
  4. Public speaking:
    Motivational speaking, public meetings, legislative assemblies, public addresses, speeches and elocution, storytelling, standup comedy.
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अध्याय 3.6: The Art of Compering - Ice Breakers [पृष्ठ १२२]

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बालभारती English Yuvakbharati [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
अध्याय 3.6 The Art of Compering
Ice Breakers | Q 1 | पृष्ठ १२२

संबंधित प्रश्न

To what end have humans used their superior intelligence ?


Read the following passage carefully and complete the activities given below :
A.1) Complete the web :
Write the words from the passage on the web. 

          We saw small bits of grass peeping through the small cracks in concrete pavement. It left us thinking: however impossible things may look, there is always an opening…………
             We saw a tree bare of all leaves in the cold winter months. We thought its chapter was over. But three months passed, spring set in and the tree was back to its green majesty once again, full of leaves, flowers, birds, and life. What if we too had the conviction that, however difficult things are right now, it will not remain so forever. Remember, this too shall pass.
             We saw an army of ants lugging a fly which was at least ten times the ant’s size. The ants organized themselves around the fly, lifted it on frail feelers and carried it to quite a distance. Their teamwork and perseverance were impressive. What if we too are consistent, organized, focused ……… Spider webs are delicate, yet very strong. A rainbow colors the entire sky. Oysters take in a grain of sand they open up with a pearl. Innumerable stars shine across the infinite sky. Clouds take new shapes with every passing moment. The wind makes trees dance with unhindered passion. Water, without a hint of ego, changes its form according to the dictates of the sun and the wind. When we see a caterpillar turn into a butterfly, a flower turns into a fruit, we experience the alchemy of nature ………. We touch it and become gold ourselves.

A.2)  Finding meanings :
Write what you mean by :
(i) _______ there is always an opening.
(ii) _______ its chapter was over.
(iii) _______ the tree was back to its green majesty.
(iv) _______ this too shall pass. 

A.3) Matching :
Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their synonyms in Column ‘B’: 

  Column 'A'   Column'B"
(i) conviction  (a) strong feeling 
(ii) alchemy (b) delicate
(iii) frail  (c) mysterious/magical power 
(iv) passion  (d) strong belief 


A.4) Language study : 
Rewrite the sentence using the correct question tag given in the brackets :
(i)
Water changes its form. (does it?, do it?, do they?, doesn’t it)
(ii) However impossible things may look, there is always an opening. (Rewrite using ‘but’) 

A.5)  Personal Response :
Nature is the best teacher. Explain. 


Answer the following question in 200-250 words:
Helen had a great love for animals and birds. Write about this aspect of her character.


Combine related points.


Why did the narrator of the story want to forget the address?


What, according to the poet, are human beings out of tune with?


Little creatures in nature can also be your teachers. Think and write what we can learn from the following.

Bees:


A small thought, put in action, led to a great achievement. Pick out the lines from the beginning and end of the poem and explain their significance.


Answer the given question in your own words.

Why did the swallow decide to stay under the statue of the Happy Prince at night?


Read the description of the Kabaddi match and do the following:

Describe, in your own words, the important events in the first half.


Write a short note on the following:

Utilization of animal by-products in the ancient world.


Antonio’s ships were lost at sea.


Hold a mock trial for the following offence. There should be a complainant, a defendant, and lawyers to argue the case on behalf of them. The whole class can vote to pass the judgment. On what occasions will you plead for justice? What punishment will you suggest? When will you plead for mercy?

A young man was injured in a road accident due to another man’s careless driving. 


Write a review of your favorite book. Use the following points:

  • Title of the book
  • Author/Authors
  • The central idea or story
  • The important characters 
  • Some special features of the book
  • Why it is your favourite book.

Think and answer:

Is the poet talking about heavy rains in the rainy season or rain that has come after a long time?


How long does the whole event described in this passage take? Work it out by reading the passage.


Find from the Internet and write down.

From which play is this song extracted?


Form groups of five. Discuss how you can complete the rest of the story without referring to Part II of the story. 


Who said the following, to whom, and when?

“Mighty thy Teacher must be and divine.”


Listen carefully and guess how the sentence would end.

When the students saw the question paper, they were ______.


Make a list of your favourite fruits and vegetables and note down the time of the year when they are available in plenty.


Name the following.

Scored the first goal in the match. 


Read the poem aloud using proper intonation.


List and say whether the following statement agrees with the passage or not.

If you don’t understand something, don’t let the others know about it.


Write how the travellers crossed the second gulf.


Which event in the story tells us that the lion was brave?


Find a word that has a similar meaning.

remove 


Have you ever seen a bird making its first-ever attempt to fly?


Read the following lines from the poem and answer the question that follow.

Let me but live my life from year to year,
With forward face and unreluctant soul;

  1. Whom does the word ‘me’ refer to?
  2. What kind of life does the poet want to lead?

Identify the character or speaker.

Now pray tell me, sir, your reason for raising this sea-storm?


Read the incident again and answer the following question.

What is the humour element in the above incident?


Read the story again and write how these character reacted in these situation:

Zigzag hardly never sleeps.
Somu………………………
Dr.Krishnan……………………….


What was the e-mail message sent to Somu by Dr.Krishnan?


The parents noticed some changes in the child. What were they?


They may have______ in______.

  1. soft
  2. vain
  3. fear
  4. joy
  5. love
  6. heard
  7. toiled
  8. mild
  9. good
  10. sand
  11. life
  12. harsh

If you are a flight attendant how will you deal with the hijackers?


There are seven kinds of sea turtles in the world.


Fill in the blanks to complete the summary.

Ever since their introduction, ______, and their unique rhythms have ______ poets. In this poem the poet shares his experience ______ with us. He presents natural scenes seen from ______ a railway carriage. The ______ is regular and steady but ______ from the window of the train is constantly changing. The poem’s rhythm and phrases bring ______ of a railway journey. The poet looks out of the window at the ______ images outside. Every line we see here is a quick account of something seen for ______. The line that best sums up is the final one: "Each a glimpse and gone forever!"


How did Gulliver overcome the adversity?


Complete the sentence given below with word/phrase.

The wild dogs came to the spot to catch______.


What is the setting of the story?


Amuthan locked the door behind him.


The villagers, built a _______ on his memory.


What happened to Dr. Karmugilan in the story?


Vicky's dad bought a ______ robot.


How was the rich man's house?


Choose the correct option from the given homophones.

You should never ______ to your parents.


Identify the character or the speaker.

“I hope he is safe.”


What was his master’s advice?


______helped Bujju to reach his family.


Amir switched off the fan wheFalsen he walked out.


_____ fights with everyone in school.


Name the places that Tenzin’s family lived in.


Why was the tree called 'The Mother Tree'?


The merchant paid______ to the boatman.


Whose word are these? Name the character.

“We do not have money to buy anything.”


Which creatures wake up in the morning before the child does?


Why did the dogs feel scared when they saw the jackal?


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