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प्रश्न
Think and give your own response.
What message does the little bird’s story of the forest fire convey to us? Explain.
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उत्तर
The message the little bird story of the forest fire conveys to us is that we must try to do whatever we can to improve matters. We must not think that our efforts are insignificant. We must not think What can one person do?' Every little drop counts. If each of us makes a little bit of effort, the sum total will be substantial.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Put a ✓or ×.
A good speech delivered requires the following characteristics.
The speech should be supported by good examples/episodes/ visual aids. (where possible)
Put a ✓or ×.
A good speech delivered requires the following characteristics.
The speaker should switch over from one language to another.
Name the following.
The foreign activists of equal rights, mentioned in the speech - ______.
Mention the social issues highlighted by Kailash Satyarthi in his speech. One social issue is given to you.
| (a) Child labour | (b) ________________ |
| (c) ________________ | (d) ________________ |
| (e) ________________ | (f) ________________ |
Think and give your own response.
What is your impression of the acceptance speech given by Kailash Satyarthi, when he received the Nobel Prize? Write in 3 to 4 sentences.
What will you do in the following situation?
If you see a child working in a restaurant.
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Discuss in your group.
- What difference do you notice in the two images?
- Which of the two situations, should change?
- How and when can the situation change?
- How can you, as a student, contribute and help make a difference to the needy children?
What does a good well-organized speech contain?
Read the expressions given below and insert them in your notebook in the proper boxes, as shown below:
- Imagine what will happen after ten years.
- I would like to share with you an example from my own experience.
- Hon. chief guest, eminent dignitaries, respected management and staff, student-friends
- The research report says that ______
- I don’t understand why we are so negative about this issue.
- Think again and again and then move forward.
- Today, I would like to put forth my views on ______
- The renowned personality xyz says “______”
- Good Morning, one and all present today.
- I would like to express my gratitude towards the organisers of this function for giving me opportunity ______
- If we think about the situation around us, we notice that ______
- Let me explain this to you ______
| Greeting/ Salutation | Introduction | Body of the speech | Conclusion |
Read the passage carefully and complete the activities:
1. Complete the following sentences. (2)
- Let us march from ignorance ______.
- Kailash Satyarthi says that today he sees thousands of ______.
- Close your eyes and feel ______.
- Let us universalise ______.
2. Complete the following web. (2)
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TODAY, beyond the darkness, I see the smiling faces of our children in the blinking stars. TODAY, in every wave of every ocean, I see my children are playing and dancing. TODAY, in every plant, in every tree, and mountain, I see our children growing freely with dignity. Friends, I want you to see and feel this TODAY inside you. I am sure you can - Now, listen to that child. Listen, please. |
3. Write the noun forms of the following from the passage. (2)
- dark - ______
- exploit - ______
- educate - ______
- ignore - ______
4. Do as directed. (2)
- Let us democratise knowledge. (choose the correct question tag and rewrite the sentence using it)
a) will you?
b) shall we?
c) Isn’t it?
d) wasn’t it? - May I please request you to put your hand close to your heart?
(underline the ‘infinitive’)
5. Personal Response: (2)
What does honourable Kailash Satyarthi suggest us to do?
