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प्रश्न
Certain professionals can be identified by their appearance.
What comes to your mind first when you think of a ‘pilot’ or a ‘traffic policeman’? Discuss in pairs and share your thoughts with the class.
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उत्तर
A pilot controls and steers an airplane. He operates the directional flight controls. He wears a milk-white uniform and golden stripes on his shoulders. He wears a shiny black cap. A traffic policeman wears white stripes on his shoulders in a khaki uniform. In some states, a traffic policeman wears a white and white uniform also. He regulates traffic, fines people who violate traffic rules. He prevents accidents by monitoring over speeding vehicles and by discouraging drunken driving.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What made Aksionov leave the inn before dawn?
Did Makar feel guilty when he heard Aksionov’s story?
What impact did the book “The Lives of Saints” have on Aksionov?
Pick out the clues that convey that Makar Semyonich recognized Aksionov.
Discuss the meaning and importance of the saying “God sees the truth but waits”.
Using the mind map given below, write a brief summary of the story in your own words.
Did Pi want Richard Parker to die? Answer, giving reasons.
John feels Gresham deserves punishment. Why?
When would Baldwin part company with Gresham?
Now match the idioms under column A with their meanings in column B:
| A. IDIOMS | B. MEANINGS |
| save one’s skin | a sudden unexpected event or news |
| make both ends meet | to be the most powerful |
| a bolt out of a clear sky | viewed with suspicion and distrust |
| go to grave | to protect oneself from difficulty |
| have the whip hand | manage one’s expenses within one’s income |
| under a cloud | to exit the world |
How had Max actually entered the room?
Why was Fowler initially disillusioned with Ausable?
Fowler was thrilled when he entered Ausable’s room. Why?
How did the three men react to the knocking at the door?
Was Ausable really waiting for the police? Give reasons.
Describe the significance of the balcony.
Sketch the character of Ausable.
Do you think physical appearance matters most for a secret agent? Answer giving reasons in the context of the story ‘The Midnight Visitor.
Look at the following expressions used in the story. Match them with their meanings.
| let down | to complain or scold |
| chuckled to himself | try one’s luck/take a risk |
| take cheer | become enraged |
| raise the devil | disappointed |
| black with anger | laughed softly to himself |
| take chances | to be encouraged |
Based on your understanding of the story, complete the Graphic Organiser (GO) suitably.
What makes the earth the one and only living planet?
What was Margot waiting for? Why did William say that it was a joke?
Why did the children lock Margot in a closet?
Margot could recall what the sun looked like while the other children could not. Why?
How long did the Sun shine on Venus?
How did Margot describe the sun to others?
Did the children regret having locked Margot in a closet? Answer citing relevantly from the story.
Why did the speaker consider his lifeless important?
