Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
What lessons do we learn from such hazardous experiences when we are face-to-face with death?
Advertisements
उत्तर
Such experiences teach us the potential that courage, perseverance, and tolerance hold. It explains how one must react in the direst of the situations. It teaches us that one must never lose hope and try to find reasons to stay positive in the face of adversity. In such situations, one must try his/her best to remain calm and composed and understand the power of unity and teamwork. Moreover, the importance of common sense, putting continuous efforts to overcome the catastrophe, and the significance of being extra cautious and careful are learned from such hazardous experiences.
(A model answer has been provided for students' reference. It is strongly recommended that students prepare the answer based on their own experience and understanding.)
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank with the suitable word.
Sita’s daughter carried _____________ the family business when Sita went abroad.
What-is meant by,’ rainbow tinted circles of light? What kind of literary figure is it?
What rhyme scheme is followed in the poem?
How does the poet use the contrast between the two birds to reveal racism in America?
What is the rhyme of ‘The Patriot: An Old Story’?
There's nobody on the house-tops now...
Just a palsied few at the windows set;
For the best of the sight is, all allow,
At the Shambles' Gate-or, better yet,
By the very scaffold's foot, I trow.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
What is ‘shamble’?
Explain briefly how Abou Ben Adhem demonstrated his love for God.
Discuss with reference to the story An Angel in Disguise how love has the power to transform.
Why was Margot unhappy on Venus in “All Summer in a Day”?
Dreams
The Last Leaf explores the theme of Friendship and Self-sacrifice. Discuss this with close reference to O’Henry’s ‘The Last Leaf’.
To what is the bird’s movement compared? What is the basis for the comparison?
What is the language spoken in Flanders?
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
The librarian spoke respectfully to the learned scholar.
Look for these expressions in the story and guess the meaning from the context
|
brusquely |
attuned himself |
|
queer rhythmic frenzy |
wrenching |
|
flush of prosperity |
daze of bewilderment |
|
wide-eyed wonder and eager homage |
|
|
talking animatedly |
tremulous deliberation |
|
on terms of a perpetual feud |
Read the poem ‘The Road Not Taken’ by Robert Frost.
Do you have a ‘dream’, or something you very much wish to do? Write a paragraph saying what you want or wish to do. Then say (in another paragraph) how you think you can make your dream come true.
Look at these sentences.
- Deserts are the driest places on earth.
- Gerbils spend the hottest part of the day in cool underground burrows.
Now form pairs. Ask questions using a suitable form of the word in brackets. Try to answer the questions too.
Do you know
1. Which animal is the _______________________ (tall)?
2. Which animal runs the _______________________ (fast)?
3. Which place on earth is the _______________________ (hot) or the _______________________ (cold)?
4. Which animal is the _______________________ (large)?
5. Which is the ————————————— (tall) mountain in the world?
6. Which is the _______________________ (rainy) place on earth?
7. Which is the ________________________ (old) living animal?
Can you add some questions of your own?
Imagine you are journeying through a desert. Write a couple of paragraphs describing what you see and hear.
Discuss the following with your partner and complete the following sentence.
Organic food is grown by using __________________.
List the reactions of the agricultural officer to the author’s inquiry about Kasbai rice seeds. One is done for you.
(a) He had not heard of Kasbai.
(b) ___________________________
(c) ___________________________
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
There is nothing wrong with being grateful to great men.
Discuss with your partner and describe the atmosphere in the woods when Peter Crouch didn’t knock before entering Mrs. Adis’s house.
The reason was -
- _________________________
- _________________________
- _________________________
Write the poem ‘Cherry Tree’ in the form of a story.
Agricultural is the principal occupation in Maharashtra that has many career opportunities.
| (a) | Agriculture Correspondent |
| (b) | Marketing Communications Manager |
| (c) | Agricultural Policy Analyst |
| (d) | Farm Management |
| (e) | Soil Conservationist |
| (f) | Scientist- Krishi Vigyan Kendra |
| (g) | Machine Design Engineer |
| (h) | Zoologist |
| (i) | Veterinarian |
| (j) | Food Microbiologist |
| (k) | Horticulturist |
| (l) | Agricultural Economics |
Write in brief about the various career opportunities given above. You can collect the information from the following universities.
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
- Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Pune.
- Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola.
Imagine that you are a compere of a ‘Prize Distribution Ceremony’ of your college. Write a script for the same.
You can take the help of the following points.
- Introduction – A brief introduction of the programme / function / show
- Welcome speech – Welcome to all guests. Felicitation – felicitation of the guests (the principal, vice-principal, etc.).
- Lighting the lamp
- Welcome song
- Main events
- Vote of thanks
Given in a mixed order below are some good human attributes of the family. Pick out from the box and write it against the line that reflects it.
He believed, his daughter was still alive, after three years.
Think and write in your own words.
If you were in the traveller’s place, which road would you choose? Justify your choice.
Discuss the following elements of a detective or mystery story.
- a mystery
- strange happenings
- a smart detective who investigates the happenings
- a crime/possibility of a crime
- preventing the crime and catching the criminal.
- characteristics of the victim
- characteristics of the criminal
- characteristics of the detective
Use the elements to prepare outlines of detective stories using your imagination. Write a story using any one of the outlines.
Say ‘WHY’?
Men declaring that they are Saints write letters to the writer.
Answer the following question :
What are the two ways of avoiding fear?
Imagine you are Dorothy and write about the day’s events in 5-8 lines in your (Dorothy’s) diary.
Look inside your thinking hat. Read the evidence/sentences given below and offer a possible explanation of what happened in this house? Make up some questions to gather more information. Now collect all your evidences and write a story in your notebook. Give a suitable title.
Work in pairs and discuss the factors that contribute towards making a choice and make a presentation to the class.
Based on the reading of the poem, complete the web chart given below.
Work in groups and discuss. Then write a diary entry in about 60-80 words describing your feelings and emotions for the given situation.
Imagine, you are Pongo.
Your feelings and emotions when you came back and found the oranges gone.
Draft Letter for the following
You are Sudha. Your neighbour has a pet dog that barks continuously. Write a letter to the Editor of a weekly newspaper of your locality, highlighting the nuisance and noise pollution created thus. Also, suggest ways to solve the problem.
Fill in the blank by choosing the preposition from the option.
The boy ran ______ the dog.
Let s imagine a topsy-turvy scene and describe it in the lines below.
Who said these words and to whom?
| Who said | To whom | |
| “Wake up, dear! Wake up fast!” | ||
| “Ma, who woke me up today?” | ||
| “Why do you sleep at nine every night?” |
Here is a word, morning. Now write down words related to it.
The red tea cups are filled with a particular word. Fill in the yellow tea cups with similar sounding words. Note the example given.
Make naming words by adding ness, ity, ty at the end of the words given below. One has been done for you.
| public | publicity |
| forgive | |
| kind | |
| polite | |
| moral | |
| stupid | stupidity |
| blind | |
| cruel | |
| swift | |
| solid |
Sit in groups of five. Now, each student will tell a story. Decide which story was the best and declare a or of the group.
Compare the two crests.
Write conversation on the following situation.
Between two friends on the importance of punctuality
How do you behave under the spells of different moods?
Now write a short story to explain these proverb.
Actions speak louder than words
What are the essentials one needs to lead a comfortable life? Fill in the empty bubbles with some of them
Look at the pictures given below, and write slogans to advertise the products. Suggest your own brand name for each of the products.
Write a paragraph of about 150 word, on the following topic.
Need for Moral Education in schools
Attempt a description of the following process, in about 100 word each, either using the imperative or the passive.
Preparing your favourite dish
Imagine someone has invited your family to a program and you were the only person at home when the invitation was given orally. Write a note (4-5 lines) to pass on the message to the other people in your family. Or, Write an imaginary conversation in which you pass on the message to your parents.
"A Daniel come to judgement! Yea a Daniel" Who is being described in these words? By whom?
What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write.
A person who has applied for a job
What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write.
A parent
Imagine someone has invited your family to a program, and you were the only person at home when the invitation was given orally.
Write a note (4–5 lines) to pass on the message to the other people in your family. Or, write an imaginary conversation in which you pass on the message to your parents.
Complete the dialogue.
| Anil: | Which is your favourite book? |
| Sunil: | ______________________ |
| Anil: | What type of book is it? |
| Sunil: | _____________________ |
Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter on any one of the topics given below.
Write letter to your father asking permission to go on a educational tour.
