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'Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy'. Fill in the boxes supporting this statement. Complete the following web diagram.

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पाठ 2.2: The Sower - Ice Breakers [पृष्ठ ७१]

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बालभारती English Yuvakbharati [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
पाठ 2.2 The Sower
Ice Breakers | Q 2. (ii) | पृष्ठ ७१

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Sounds are tiny vibrations that can travel through air and other materials. The loudness of a sound is measured in decibels (db).
Typical sound level in decibels:
(1) Silence                                        0db
(2) Rustle of leaves                           10 db
(3) Breathing                                    10 db
(4) Radio music inside home              50-60 db
(5) Loud television                            70 db
(6) Road traffic Noise                        60-90 db
(7) Powerful rock music                    100 db
(8) Motor cycle                                105 db
(9) Heavy truck traffic                      90-100 db
(10) Wind in the trees                       20 db

OR

Read the following information and prepare a fact life:
Delhi, capital of India, has an area of 1,483 sq.km. Haryana and U.P are its neighbours. It has a literacy rate of 81.7%: (males 87.3 %, females 74.7%). People generally speak Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and English. It is known for its Roshnara festival Shalimar, Qutab, mango festivals, garden Tourism and winter carnival.


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’.)


Why does the poet use repletion in the poem?


What is the tone of the poem?


Comment on the contrasted viewpoints in the poem.


How is the theme of self-awareness shown in the poem “Caged Bird” by Maya Angelou?


But a BIRD that stalks down his narrow cage
Can seldom see through his bars of rage
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.

Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.

Why does the caged bird sing?


What does the book of gold symbolize?


Who won the race and how? Explain in about 50 words.


What is the central conflict of the story “All Summer in a Day”?


You are the captain of your college cricket team. You have your final match on Sunday. Your teammates are nervous. Prepare a speech motivating them to face the challenge courageously. (About 100 words)


(A) We did not know that Mr. Francis was retiring and leaving for Ooty.
(B) Little……………………………


Write a composition (350 - 400 words) on the following:

Write an original short story that begins with the words : “The day started off well enough, whoever thought it would ……….”


Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
“That only leaves October, November, and December,”’ said the Queen. "And after that, we shall have to begin all over again.”
“No, we shan’t,” said the King, “because I think twelve daughters are enough for any man and after the birth of dear little December I shall be reluctantly compelled to cut off your head.”
He cried bitterly when he said this, for he was extremely fond of the Queen.

(i) Why did the king change the names of his daughters so many times? 

(ii) In what way was Princess September different from her sisters?  What reason does the author give for this difference in their temperaments? 

(iii) Which unusual birthday tradition did the King of Siam observe? Mention some of the gifts that he gave. 

(iv) Why did Princess September put the Nightingale in a cage? What reasons did she give to the bird for putting it in a cage and then keeping it there? 

(v) How did the bird behave upon being locked in a cage? What is the message of the story? 


Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space.
Example:
(0) started
My mother (0)__________ (start) school when she
(1)__________ (be) six and (2)____________ (stop) the 
same term. She was unusual in the village as she had a father and brother who (3)_________ (encourage) her to go to school. She was the only girl in a class of boys and claims she was brighter than the boys. But every day she (4)______ (will) leave behind her girl cousins (5) (play) at home and she (6)_________ (envy) them. There (7)_________ (seem) to be no point in. (8)_______ (go) to school just!o end up doing housework. 


Name some leaves and flowers that are used as adornments in our country.


Combine the following sets of ideas to show the contrast between them.

(i)The Emperor commissions a painting and appreciates its outer appearance.

(ii)The artist reveals to him the true meaning of his work.


Notice the following sentence patterns.

Eternal I rise

Rewrite the above sentences in prose.


Below is a topic for essay writing. Follow the steps listed above to write on these topics.
Public Health In Transition


Explain the following phrase
Sure as eggs

Use it in a sentence of your own.


The contrast between the outward elegance of a person and his private behaviour.


See if you understand what the following words that are parts of a house mean. Look up the dictionary if you don't.

parlour

foyer

lounge

porch

lobby

attic

portico

 


Find out the information about the qualification and eligibility required in the profession related to wildlife such as:

Tour Manager


Use the phrase in a sentence of your own, after finding out its meaning.

went on


You might have learned about organic farming. Make groups and discuss the difference between conventional farming and organic farming and write it down.

Sr.No. Conventional Farming Organic Farming
1.    
2.    
3.    

Match the following.

Sr. No A B
1. Constitution a. It is the freedom to go where you want, do what you want, etc.
2. Liberty b. It is the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.
3. Equality c. It is a sense of common brotherhood.
4. Fraternity d. It is an aggregate of fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal basis of a polity, organization, or other types of entity and commonly determine how that entity is to be governed.

Imagine that you are the fellow pilgrim and you wish to share your experience of the incident in the poem.
Write a short article about it for a magazine/journal. Also, convey what change it has brought in your life.


State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.

Liberty cannot be divorced from equality.


Visit a library. Find a school poem. Recite it to your parents. 


‘Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.’ Mahatma Gandhi

Collect some more quotes on education by famous thinkers.


Every movie is worth critiquing. Describe in detail each point related to the film review with the help of the following web.


Write the story of Sage Dadhichi’s sacrifice in your own words. 


Write down the consequences of the following occurrences with the help of the play.

Katherine encourages Dr. Stockmann to proceed in his attempts in the cause of public attempts.


Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :

Mathilde wrote a note to her friend as dictated by her husband.


Think and respond with ‘YES’ or ‘NO’.

When you are faced with a very serious problem or some grave danger, what do you experience?

Your feelings panic  
wishing you were never born  
hopelessness  
helplessness  
no emotion  
calmness and composure  
willingness to tackle it  
Your reactions break down and cry  
run away and hide  
pray to God  
ask for help  
build up courage  
take it as a challenge  

Write at least 5 rhymes from the poem.


Write the reason in your own words.

Akbar strongly desired to hear Ostad sing.


Read the following Headline and write the dateline, intro, and a short continuing paragraph.

India’s first-ever tourism university to be established by IIHM

Ask the students to read different news from English Newspapers and write the given points in the news.


Write a paragraph and give an appropriate title to it. Use the following points.

Birds and Animals Love and Affection
Loyal Our Best Friends
Serve us Protection and Security
Kindness, honesty, compassion Do not hurt or destroy us
Loneliness Avoided

Look at the image of the familiar advertisement given below. Identify the product and try to frame your own slogan for them.


Discuss in groups. Draw the haunted house described in the poem and write a paragraph about it in your own words.


Fill in the value trees with the best qualities you like to follow in your life from the given list. Write a few lines about your favourite quality in the box.

Best qualities in life
Affectionate Cooperative Gratitude Loving Responsible
Ambitious Courageous Happiness Loyal Self-confident
Brave Dependability Helpfulness Good manners Self-control
Calm Diligence Honest Patriotic Self-esteem
Caring Enthusiastic Humble Peaceful Sensitive
Cheerful Fairness Imaginative Perseverance Sincerity
Committed Faithfulness Intelligent Polite Successful
Compassionate Flexible Joyful Positive Tolerant
Concerned Forgiveness Kind Rational Truthful
Confident Generosity Leader Resourceful Versatile
Contented Giving Logical Respect Witty
My favourite quality is...
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

Draft Letter for the following.

You are Raja. The street lights of your area do not work properly. As a responsible citizen, write a letter to the newspaper enlightening them about the problem and also suggest ways to brighten the area.


Do the singers have hopes and dreams? If not, why?


Reference to context.

Draw pictures of the speakers of the above lines.


What will Glory say? Do you think you can help Glory by giving some ideas to Ravi?

Glory

You can write a story about the ______ and the ______.

Ravi Great idea! Thank you!
Glory ______ Ravi.

Write five things that you do at home to make your home look neat and clean.


Using a red pencil, choose and circle the things whose smell you like. Now with a blue pencil circle the things whose smell you do not like. Make five sentences like this

I like/do not like the smell of ______ because it reminds me of______.

  1. ______.
  2. ______.
  3. ______.
  4. ______.
  5. ______.

Now complete the following sentence, choosing the right word.

There was only______boy who______the prize. (one, won)


Now describe two of the following processes.

(i) How to send a letter/e-mail.

(ii) How to make a salad.

(iii) How to prepare a garden bed to grow flowers.

(iv) How to paint a mural or a wall picture.


The boys played ______[quiet]


‘Means should justify the end.’ Explain this adage with reference to O. Henry’s story


Explain the following phrase selected from the story in your own word and work with a partner to make sentence using these phrase:

making up for lost time


Why did the photographer take a long time to photograph Leacock?


Respond to the following advertisements.

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Why did Miss Wyatt summon Miss Meadows to her room?


Write an essay of about 200 word 

The importance of a balanced diet


News Report:

Read the following headline and prepare a news report with the help of the given points:

21-Year-Old Mayur Wins World Chess Championship

Make use of the following guidelines:

  • Headline
  • Dateline
  • Lead line
  • Body of the report

These two passages are examples of a short introduction to works of art - a short review. They cover the following points:

  • The name of the creator
  • The theme or subject matter
  • Type of art
  • Individual style
  • Presentation techniques
  • Its effect on viewers
  • Message or interpretation

Choose a book/film and review it in short using the points you have listed.


Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter about the topic given below.

Write a letter to your father asking permission to go on an educational tour.


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