CBSE solutions for इंग्लिश मैन कोर्स कक्षा ९ chapter A - An Exemplary Leader [Latest edition]

Read the following conversation between two friends.

In pairs, discuss the problem Ravi is facing. Do you think Ravi’s boss is right? Give reasons for your answer. Tick mark the qualities that you feel are desirable in a boss.

An e-mail, short for electronic mail is a store and forward method of composing, sending, storing, and receiving messages over electronic communication systems. It is the quickest way to communicate in writing.

Think of an occasion when you participated in a team competition. Think back on the leadership qualities displayed by your Team Leader/Captain. Recollect the specific incidents when those were displayed and how they contributed to the success of the team.

Write an e-mail to your mentor-teacher sharing this experience.

Read a short story about an exemplary boss. 

Read a short story about an exemplary boss. 

Working 12 to 18 hours a day was not uncommon for scientists at the rocket launching station, Thumba. A group of such scientists was frustrated due to the work pressure and meeting their boss's demands; however, they were loyal to him. 
One day, a scientist gathered enough courage to go up to his boss and say, "Sir, I have promised my children that I will take them to the exhibition this evening. Therefore, I have to leave the office by 5.30 pm. Can I leave early today, Sir?" 
His boss replied, "Alright. You may leave early today." 
The scientist was happy for having received the permission and continued with his work. He stayed on to work after lunch, and, as always, got so engrossed in his work, that he peered at his watch only when he thought he was done. Unfortunately, it was past 08: 15 pm. 

With a jolt. he remembered his promise to his children. He looked for his boss who was not in his omee. Having told him just that morning. he wrapped up hia work and hurried home. 
A.P.J. he drove home, he felt very guilty for having let hla children down. When he reached, the chlldren were not at home. His wife was busy reading. He felt that initiating any conversation with her would only add fuel to fire, so he stayed quiet. 
Looking up at him, bis wife asked, "Do you want eomething hot to drink or would you like to have dinner right away?" 
The man could only aak, "Where are the children?" 
His wife said, "Don't you know? Your boss came here around quarter past five and took the children to the exhibition you had promised to take them to." 
He was surprised, but, it did not take him very long to guess what had happened. 
The boss who had granted him permission had observed him working very seriously well past 5.00 pm. He realized that the scientist would not leave the work half' done, but if he had promised his children visit to the exhibition, then they deserved it. So, he took the lead in taking them to the exhibition himself. 
The boss did not have to do it every time. But once it was done, loyalty was established. 
No wonder, all scientists at Thumba continued to work under this boss in spite of the great pressure. 
This boss was none other than Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. 

Following are eight incidents from the story but their order is mixed up. Put them in the right sequence.
(a) The scientist rushed home anticipating the disappointment of his children.
(b) Scientists were working for 12-18 hours at Thumba.
(c) The boss consented.
(d) Scientists had heavy work pressure but they were loyal.
(e) A scientist approached the boss for permission to leave at 5.30 pm to take his children to the exhibition.
(f) To his surprise, he learnt that his boss had kept his appointment for him.
(g) Suddenly, he remembered his promise to his children.
(h) The scientist became so engrossed in his work that he continued working till 8.15 pm.

When we talk about people, we discuss their qualities. The box below contains some words which best describe people. 

Work in pairs and select the appropriate words for the following characters. 

As he drove home,... stayed quiet.

Choose the option which best reflects the scientist’s thoughts as he drove home.

Choose the option that DOES NOT evoke the same feeling as when the scientist ‘let his children down’.

Select the option that appropriately fills the blank.

initiate : conclude : : ______ : ______

Choose the option that lists the correct meanings of ‘adding fuel to the fire’.

1. worsen
2. pacify
3. provoke
4. aggravate
5. conciliate

When the scientist ‘gathered enough courage’ to go up to his boss, he was ______.

Choose the quote that is the most suitable for the text.

Pick out the option that is ODD with reference to what the scientists felt at Thumba.

“Eustress” or positive stress is defined as stress which enables employees to perform better and increase their job satisfaction. Relate the above information to the scientists at Thumba.

Validate the scientist’s choice of staying quiet after reaching home.

Explain how Dr. Kalam was an ‘exemplary leader’.

Imagine that the incident ended in a different way. Predict the outcome based on the following lines and complete the given cue.

“As he drove home, he felt guilty for having let his children down. He reached home, entered the house and saw his wife and children watching the television…”

From Page 159, your teacher or a student will read out a speech by the honourable former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, on his ‘Vision for India’. While listening, fill up the following.

a. Select the option that Dr. Kalam HAS NOT mentioned as capturing our country or mind.

1. The Portuguese
2. The Spaniards
3. The Turks

b. State the reason why ‘Freedom’ is Dr. Kalam’s first vision.

c. ______ was the speaker’s second bliss.

d. Select the scientist who was succeeded by Professor Satish Dhawan.

1. Dr. Kalam
2. Dr. Brahm Prakash
3. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

The Process of Writing : CODER 
In your written work, it is advisable to follow the process outlined below. (We call it 'CODER' - Collect your ideas; Organise your ideas; make your first Draft; Edit your work; Revise your work.) 
1. C - Collect your ideas 
Working in groups, recall and jot down the opinion that the 'scientist' formed of his boss in A.5. 
2. 0 - Organise your ideas 
(a) Now work in pairs. Choose one or two opinions about the boss that you feel quite strongly about, or agree with. 
(b) Also, note down the opinion that you prefer about the scientist. 
3. D - make your first Draft 
Write the description individually. You may refer to some of the words in the boxes in A.2. and A. 7. 
Note : At this stage of your course, you should not worry about the language and tone of a formal description. 
4. E -Edit your work 
Now exchange your description with your partner, and suggest improvements in grammar, spelling, punctuation etc. 
5. R - Revise your work 
Rewrite your speech and check it carefully, before handing it to your teacher. 

Now, using the ideas given below, write a speech on 'The Role of Youth in Realising the Dreams of Dr. Kalam'. (Refer to CODER) 

a) fighting for equal rights 
b) fighting corruption 
c) empowering the masses 
d) looking for jobs within the country 
e) active involvement in social issues 
f) promoting national integration 
g) equal participation of women in all fields