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प्रश्न
Answer the following question.
Why is the rain divine?
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उत्तर
The rain appears to be divine because it comes down from heaven. The shimmering drops of rain look like silver threads dropped from heaven. Moreover, it is a life-giving force that elates and smiles all—flowers, fields and valleys.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
How was Private Quelch’s knowledge exposed even further as the Sergeant’s classes went on?
Answer the following question briefly:
Do you think Private Quelch learnt a lesson when he was chosen for cookhouse duties?
Answer the following question briefly.
How did John’s first meeting with Jessie’s father go? What did the author tell him?
Answer the following questions: ‘
I wind about, and in and out’. What kind of a picture does this line create in your mind?
Wordsworth was so moved by this experience that later he wrote this poem as a
recollection of a memory. Think back in your own life and try to recall an
experience that affected you greatly and left a deep impression on you. Then
write a poem for your school magazine in which you describe that experience
and its impact.
You have read an account of the final stages or Amelia's life. It had been a saga of struggle and courage. Read about her early life - the factors that inspired her to become an aviator and the difficulties she raced. Make a project on her life. Here is a list or the reference books and websites which will guide you in your endeavour. It can also be in the form or a CD.
REFERENCE ON AMELIA EARHART
o The Sound of Wings by Mary S. Lovell, 1989, Century-Hutchinson Ltd., ISBN 0-09-1 73596-3
o Last Flight by Amelia Earhart (arranged by George Palmer Putnam from correspondence), 1988, Crown Publishers, ISBN 0-51 7-56794-6
o The Epic of Flight: Women Aloft by Valerie Moolman, Time/ Life Books, ISBN 0-8094-3289-7
o Biography: Amelia Earhart by Blythe Randolph, 1987, Frankin Watts Publisher, ISBN 0-531-100331-5
WEBSITES
1) `"www.ellensplace.net/eaeintr.html"`
2) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_Earhart
3) `"www.acepilots.com/earhart.html"`
‘Since’or‘For’
We often use the Present Perfect with time expressions using ‘since’ or ‘for’.
Which expressions go with since and which go with for? (Indicate with a tick). (The first two have been done for you.)
We use ‘since’ to express ______ in time, whereas ‘for’ is used to express ______ of time.
| since | for | |
| last week | ||
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a short time |
| a decade | ||
| deepawali | ||
| the day before yesterday | ||
| centuries | ||
| june | ||
| 22 june | ||
| several weeks | ||
| 2009 | ||
| 6 months | ||
| ages |
During your discussions in groups, and in your individual written report, you will find the following language useful :
GROUP DISCUSSION
When recommending
| I | Propose suggest recommend |
that..... |
| what about ? why don't we....... |
| we could think |
consider...... about......... |
WRITTEN REPORT
When recommending
| I |
propose |
that..... |
| I strongly recommend that ........ |
| I urge the commision to ....... |
| It is | recommended proposed |
that.... |
| My | recommendation proposal |
is that...... |
When giving reasons
| ................. as .............. ................because ......... ..............since ............... |
| My reason is that .................... |
When giving reasons
| ................. as .............. ................because ......... ..............since ............... |
| My reason is that....................... In view of the fact that.............. |
As a Conservationist, write a report to the World Wildlife Federation, based on 5. Remember 'CODER'
| From: (your name), Conservationist. To: The Chairman WWF (Date) (Suitable Heading) (Suitable introduction) e.g. You recently asked me to submit a report on my study of YAK - in particular, their future. The following are my findings and recommendations. 1. The current problem. 2. Reasons why this problem has arisen. 3. Effects of the problem 4. Recommendation 5. Conclusion (Suitable ending, including other ideas for increasing YAK population) Your name (Conservationist) |
Listen carefully to 'Meet the personality of the month programme' read out by teacher/ student from the page no 167 and as you are listening fill in the details.
ENVIRONMENTALIST: Mr Manu Srivastava
Causes of pollution
1. Atmosphere
|
a__________________ |
2. water
|
a___________________ |
3. Effects of pollution
| a________________ _________________ b________________ ________________ |
Human Rights activist- Ms.Shraddha Shankar
Reasons for working in the factory
| a. ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ |
Effects
| a________________ _________________ b________________ _________________ c________________ _________________ |
Steps which can be taken
| a________________ _________________ b________________ _________________ c________________ _________________ |
Here are a few questions and statements written down by the Cultural Secretary that she/ he needs to share. Tick the correct words from those given in brackets:
- How (much/many) (chair/chairs) do we need?
- (Much/Several) (school/schools) will be participating.
- (Several/Much) (student/students) have arrived.
- How (much/many) (information/informations) does this brochure give?
- We have only (a few/a little) sponsors for (some/much) events.
Comparing Quantities
Study the following graph depicting major exports from Medland in the
current year.
Write a short report on major exports from Medland this year compared with the last year. Use words from the box above. Divide your report into two paragraphs as indicated:
Medland’s Export Trends
On the whole, Medland exported slightly less this year than the last year. Concerning foodstuffs,
_________________________________________________________________
As regards non-edible goods,_____________________________________________
In pairs, match A and B to produce likely phrases.
| A | B |
| A(n)
Some A pair of A piece of |
horse |
There is sometimes more than one sensible combination as in the example.
In each sentence four words are underlined. One of them is incorrect. Pick out the incorrect words and write them in the answer space against the correct number:
- Music therapy use music to improve the patient’s health.
_______________________________ - It is used with individuals of all ages.
_______________________________ - It helps in curing a variety of medical problems as substance abuse and aging.
_______________________________ - It is also used to improve learning and reduces stress,
_______________________________
Answer the following question by ticking the correct option.
John Douglas had won quite a reputation for himself in Birlstone because of his __________________
Complete the table for the story you have read. By asking and answering questions, exchange information with your partner (for the story you have not read) and complete the other half of the table.
| Name | Shravan | Narendra |
| Age | ||
| Parents | ||
| How he spends a typical day | ||
| Recreation / hobbies | ||
| Hopes / dreams / ambitions |
The following are the lyrics of a famous song. Complete it by filling in the missing letters (mostly vowels).
There c_m_s a time.
When we h __ d a certain call
When the w __ ld must come t_g_th_r
As one
There are p _ _ple d_ing
Oh and it's time
To l_nd a h_nd to l_fe
The gr __ test gift of all
Wec_n't go on 
Pr_t_nding day by day
Th_t s_me_ne, somewhere
Will s __ n make a change
We are all a p __ t of
God's gr __ t big f_m_ly
And thetr_th,youknow
L_ ve is all we n __ d
W_ are the world
We are the ch_ldr_n
We are the _nes
To m __ e a br ___ ter day
So l_t's st __ t g_ving
There's a ch __ ce we're m_king
We're s_ving our own l_ves
It's tr __ wemake a b_tterday
J_st y __ andme
W _11, send them your h __ rt
So they kn__ that s_me_ne cares
And th __ r lives wll be str_nger
And fr __
As G_d has sh_wn us
By t __ ning stone to br __ d
And so we _11 must
L-nd a h_lping h_nd
We are the world ...
We're d_wn and __ t
And there s __ ms no h_pe at all
Butify __ justbel __ ve
There's no w_y we can f_ll
Ohyes, let's r __ lise
That ch_nge can only c_me
When we st_nd t_g_ther
As one
We are the world ...
Study the map and the key given below carefully, and complete the sentences that follow.
Key
- Lalnagar
- Sarkor
- Timpur
- Rampur (Capital)
- Marwah
- Chickoor
- Strange Lake
- Neverest Hills
- Nafran
- Lakshrnanpur
(a)
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__________________________ Rampur
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is is situated lies ____________ is located |
half-way along the west coast of Halsi Island.
on the south coast of the island, north of ___ |
(b) Now describe the position of the other eight places, using some of the words in
the box.
| at | along | among |
| to | next to | opposite |
| on | between | |
| in | above | |
| by | below | |
| over | ||
| under |
On the basis of your reading of the exctract on Chess , complete the following table with your partner .
| Figure | Name | Order of importance | Function | Significance |
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Below is a description of Geothermal Energy. Complete the passage by filling in the gaps choosing the correct option from the given options. The first one has been done for you.
In volcanic areas, underground water (a) can often rise to a temperature of 200° C. Nowadays, wells (b) __________ drilled to extract the steam which is used to drive turbines. This is (c) __________ of the world’s fastest growing sources of energy. (d) __________ the water is heated by enormous reservoirs of cooling rock several kilometers across, geothermal steam is (e) __________ to be a renewable energy resource. Even in non- volcanic areas, underground water can (f) __________ heated by natural radioactivity. In this case, (g) __________, it is necessary to drill deeper before the water is as hot as 200° C. This method (h) __________ used for heating homes in certain areas for many years and is cheap, clean and efficient.
| (a) (i) could (ii) can (iii) must (iv) might |
(b) (i) is (ii) been (iii) are (iv) being |
(c) (i) any (ii) some (iii) one (iv) few |
(d) (i) As (ii) While (iii) Though (iv) Even |
| (e) (i) called (ii) said (iii) regarded (iv) told |
(f) (i) be (ii) been (iii) being (iv) is |
(g) (i) however (ii) though (iii) despite (iv) therefore |
(h) (i) being (ii) was (iii) be (iv) has been |
