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प्रश्न
Would you like to join the Indian Army/Navy/ Air force? If not, suggest other ways in which you could serve your nation.
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उत्तर
Although I hold the Defence Services in the highest regard and salute their devotion to the country, I personally would like to serve my country in a different way. Dr. APJ Kalam’s autobiography has deeply inspired me to serve my nation by becoming a space scientist and contributing to the Indian Space Research Organization. Besides working for the ISRO, I would like to serve my nation by being more aware of my duties as a citizen. Participating in cleanliness drives and rural development programs and helping the underprivileged are alternate ways by which I can indirectly serve my nation.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Complete the table :
A1. Choose two sentences that appropriately mention the theme of the passage :
(1) The extract deals with the writer’s concern over Chaitanya's handicap.
(2) The extract depicts the writer’s proud feelings towards her son’s achievement.
(3) The extract deals with how Chaitanya made the writer see positively towards life.
(4) The extract deals with how the writer helps Chaitanya to buy the bus ticket.
Early in 1997-98, when he returned from state-level inter-school sports, he had two prizes to his credit and a silver medal. He had won his laurels in athletic events and the silver medal in a running race.
When I saw the prizes and read the citation Chaitanya had received, I was stupefied, in total disbelief, then–hugged him, kissed him and cried unabashedly to my heart’s content. That day, I cried for the first time out of joy and a sense of being vindicated. Without practice, he had competed with approximately 1,800 children drawn from various schools all over the state. He was subsequently selected for the marathon race, but he could not participate due to a health problem. “Maybe next year, he would”, I assured myself. And I, as his proud mother, would proudly chronicle his future achievements and success to inspire other - mothers of the world.
Looking back at my own life, I feel that it is the spirit with which we can accept our life gracefully is what
matters ultimately; and it is love that nourishes us. All other things are unimportant. Chaitanya has made me look inwards. His handicap doesn’t disturb me any longer. He and I shall live with it and still be happy. The mental strength which he has given to me is inexhaustible.
One day, as both of us got onto a public transport bus, Chaitanya offered to buy the tickets for us.
“One full, one half ”, he said to the conductor beaming with joy.
Looking at him, I wondered whether he was really only a half? An incomplete person? Was I really full?
Complete in all respects? Why do then normal people feel that they are ‘full’ and others like Chaitanya are ‘half’ or incomplete? Chaitanya’s world is complete in itself, pure and innocent while our lives are full of deceit, jealousies, ill-feelings.
A2. Point out -
Point out two instances where you find Chaitanya's victory over his disability.
A3. Give reasons -
Chaitanya’s silver medal in a running race was very special for the writer, because :
(i) __________________
(ii) __________________
A4. Vocabulary -
Match the pairs of the words in column ‘A’ with their meanings in column ‘B’:
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ | ||
| (1) | stupefied | (a) | official statement about the special act of courage |
| (2) | chronicle | (b) | record events in the order they happened |
| (3) | vindicated | (c) | surprised or shocked |
| (4) | citation | (d) | justified |
A5. Personal response -
Explain, your views about the ill-treatment the special children receive in society.
A6. Grammar -
Rewrite the following sentences in the ways instructed :
(i) He had won his laurels in athletic events and the silver medal in a running race.
(Rewrite the sentence using ‘not only...but also’.)
(ii) When I saw the prizes, I was stupefied.
(Rewrite the sentence using ‘No sooner.... than’.)
Answer of these question in a short paragraph (about 30 words).
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Why is the poet so much against watching television? Give two reasons.
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What is the setting of “All Summer in a Day”?
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word :
Sheila's grandmother found it difficult to climb __________ the steep staircase.
This is the place. The dog was rescued from its cruel owner.
Raina :
[timidly] Nine thousand hotels?
Bluntschli :
Hotels! Nonsense. If you only knew! Oh, it's too ridiculous. Excuse me: I must give my fellow orders about starting. [He leaves the room hastily, with the documents in his hand].
Louka :
[knowing instinctively that she can annoy Raina by disparaging Bluntschli] He has not much heart, that Swiss. He has not a word of grief for his poor father.
Raina :
[bitterly] Grief! A man who has been doing nothing but killing people for years! What does he care about? What does any soldier care about? [She goes to the door, restraining her tears with difficulty].
Louka :
Major Saranoff has been fighting too, and he has plenty of heart left. [Raina, at the door, draws herself up haughtily and goes out].
(i) What news has Bluntschli just received?
(ii) What makes Raina ask, `Nine thousand hotels'?
(iii) Why is Bluntschli in such a hurry to leave? What does Louka comment about him?
(iv) Why is Raina upset with Bluntschli?
(v) Why in your opinion, does Louka compare Bluntschli to Sergius? What does she comment when Raina leaves the room?
(vi) Who enters the room at this point? What news does he give Louka?
If Mary catches the first bus, she will be on time for school.
(Begin : Unless …………….)
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Write a short description of someone you liked a lot.
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Notice these expressions in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
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forensic reconstruction
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scudded across
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casket grey
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Resurrection
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funerary treasures
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Circumvented
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computed tomography
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eerie detail
Discuss in groups of four.
“We have not inherited this earth from our forefathers; we have borrowed it from our children”.
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
The librarian spoke respectfully to the learned scholar.
What was the underlying reason for John Ipe's disgust with the world?
What do you understand the character of Mrs. Croft from the story?
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carry on
Look at your hands carefully. Now, write down for each finger one action for which that finger is particularly important. For example, the second (or index) finger helps to hold the knife down firmly when cutting.
Look at the sentences given below. Find out which one is correct. If the sentence is wrong give reasons.
Write your views/opinions in brief on the following topic.
We must always cast our votes.
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Pick out the examples of alliteration from the poem and write them down.
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Write in short about at least five cities in India that are considered to be the most developed cities.
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Frame questions to interview him/her when the school felicitates him/her. Follow the steps given below.
- Greetings
- Introduction of the interviewee and achievements.
- 2 or 3 questions about growing years.
- 4 to 6 questions about the achievements.
- 2 or 3 questions about future plans and prospects.
- Expression of thanks and good wishes.
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The schoolboys were in a happy mood.
Think and write in your own words.
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Answer the following question :
Is the influence of foreign customs always beneficial?
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| Teenager Group | Name/s | Special/extraordinary tasks/things performed |
| 1. Family | ______ | ______ |
| 2. Friends | ______ | ______ |
| 3. Neighbours | ______ | ______ |
| 4. Classmates | ______ | ______ |
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Collect all the poems. Compile an Anthology of BioPoems of Class VII.
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| Friend | Tree |
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Friends always love each other |
T |
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Respect each Other |
R |
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Interact with each other |
E |
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Enjoy playing with each Other |
E |
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Never hurt your friends |
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Do everything together |
How do you cook rice in your house?
Fill in the gaps in this recipe for cooking rice. Use the words in the box
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boil |
water |
heat |
keep |
rice |
lid |
low |
water |
more |
ready |
What you'll need
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups water
- pinch of salt
How to make it
- ______the rice until the ______runs clear.
- Drain the water and ______ aside.
- In a medium sized pan, bring water to ______.
- Add the salt, stir, and then add the rinsed and drained ______.
- Reduce the heat, cover the rice, and let it simmer on ______ heat for 20 minutes.
- Check after 15 minutes to see if all the ______ has evaporated. If it has, the rice is ______.
- If not, replace the ______ and let the rice simmer for 5 ______
- Remove from ______ and serve
Use the option to fill in the blank.
The market ______ closed.
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I like/do not like the smell of ______ because it reminds me of______.
- ______.
- ______.
- ______.
- ______.
- ______.
Now make one more question for each picture. Write the question in the space below each picture. Use how many, what are, where are/is, how, why, to make questions.
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Discuss and write –
- Why do cats and dogs fight?
- Why do we walk across the road, not run?
- Why do people like ice-cream?
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| A | B |
| Whenever | I go, I have friends. |
| Whoever | I am hungry, I eat. |
| Wherever | comes first, wins. |
Complete the following stories by using an appropriate word from the box given below –
| my, his, he, your |
Sitting on a tree a crow was enjoying a piece of bread. A hungry fox wanted to have that bread. said very sweetly, “Dear brother, I've heard that ______ voice is very sweet. Please sing a song for me.” The foolish crow opened ______ beak and the piece of bread fell down. The fox picked it up in ______ mouth and ran away.
What did he give Bob?
According to Mary Kom, what was the reason for her losing in the finals?
What kind of relationship existed between Miss Meadows and the Science Mistress?
For what purpose did Aunt Jane wish to use the cheque given by Aunt Jane?
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- Junk food
- Labour Day
- Save Water
- Yoga
- Blood Donation
Read the given sentence and underline the no word.
Was Gopal nowhere around?
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You want to convince the customer to buy your product. Prepare a conversation between you and the customer about it.
What strategies do you use when you study on your own?
What makes you laugh?
Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter on the topic given below.
Write letter to your father asking permission to go on an educational tour.
