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प्रश्न
Validate the given statement with reference to baby seagull’s fear.
‘Fear doesn’t exist anywhere else other than one’s mind.’
(His First Flight- Two Stories about Flying)
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उत्तर
- The baby seagull saw his family fly but still couldn’t convince himself that he would not fall down. This fear gripped his mind and overpowered any sense of assurance or example.
- He could not take his first flight as he believed that his wings won't be able to support his own body weight. He was too scared to even try.
Notes
Marking Scheme
Content -
- Award 2 marks for the valid reference with analysis
- 1 mark if only reference is stated
- No credit of ½ mark
Expression –
1 mark when both given aspects are included
- Answer organised effectively
- The language usage needs to display a rationale and presentation of textual evidence
½ mark when either aspect is missing
Deduct ½ mark from the overall score if the error density is high (more than a total of 2 spellings and/or grammatical errors).
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why was the young seagull afraid to fly? Do you think all young birds are afraid to make their first flight, or are some birds more timid than others? Do you think a human baby also finds it a challenge to take its first steps?
Answer the following question in 30-40 words.
“The sight of the food maddened him.” What does this suggest? What compelled the young seagull to finally fly?
“They were beckoning to him, calling shrilly. “Why did the seagull’s father and mother threaten him and cajole him to fly?
Have you ever had a similar experience, where your parents encouraged you to do something that you were too scared to try? Discuss this in pairs or groups.
In the case of a bird flying, it seems a natural act, and a foregone conclusion that it should succeed. In the examples you have given in answer to the previous question, was your success guaranteed, or was it important for you to try, regardless of a possibility of failure?
Form Groups of 5. Remember your past days and share with your friends about memories of your first day at school or your first attempt at cooking.
What role did your parents, siblings play to help you to overcome your fear?
Discuss and answer.
| 1. Were there any situations when you got afraid? | |
| 2. How would you react if you had to travel alone? | |
| 3. How would you react if you had to stay alone at home? | |
| 4. What would you do if you were lost in a new city? |
State whether the following statement is true or false.
The young seagull was not confident about the ability of his wings.
State whether the following statement is true or false.
The young seagull’s parents guided and improved his siblings in the art of flying.
State whether the following statement is true or false.
When the young seagull pretended to be falling asleep, his parents noticed him.
State whether the following statement is true or false.
Flying across the young seagull, the mother dropped a piece of fish into his beak.
The seagull was afraid to fly because _______________.
Young birds are afraid to make their first flight because ____________.
Human beings find it difficult to face great challenges because ____________.
Collect career options related to flying. Find out the institutes where training of your options is given. Find out the detailed information about the fees, duration of the training and future prospects of it.
Collect or draw different pictures of birds from your surroundings and write about them. Make a chart with some information about each.
Answer the following in about 40-50 words:
Describe the young seagull's first flight.
