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प्रश्न
Comment on the given statement after reading the given dialogue -
It’s a pity some honest man not to be better of that ________________________________________________.
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उत्तर
It’s a pity some honest man not to be better of that It is sad for an honest man not to be making enough money to be tempted by a reward of a hundred pounds.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Life is a gift to be used every day,
Not to be smothered and hidden away,
It isn’t a thing to be stored in the chest
Where you gather your keepsakes and treasure your best;
It isn’t a joy to be sipped now and then
And promptly put back in a dark place again
Life is a gift that the humblest may boast of
And one that the humblest may well make the most of
Get out and live it each hour of the day,
Wear it and use it as much as you may,
Don’t keep it in niches and corners and grooves,
You’ll find that in service its beauty improves.
(1) What do we treasure in a chest?
(2) How does the poet went us to use the gift of life?
(3) Do you agree that life should be measured un deeds and not in years? Why?
(4) Which words in the poem mean the following :
(a) Kept from developing
(b) Hollow places in a wall
(5) Life is a gift to be used every day. [Name and explain the figure of speech]
We sang our school fight song dozens of times – en route to Arlington National cemetery, and even on an afternoon cruise down the Potomac River. We visited the Lincoln Memorial twice, once in day – light, the second time at dusk. My classmates and I fell silent as we walked in the shadows of those 36 marble columns, one for every state in the Union that Lincoln laboured to preserve. I stood next to Frank at the base of the 19 foot seated statue. Spotlights made the white Georgian marble seem to glow. Together we read famous words from Lincoln’s speech at Gettysburg remembering the most bloody battle in the war between the status : “………….we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain – that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom………..”
As Frank motioned me into place to take my picture, I took one last look at Lincoln’s face. He seemed alive and so terribly sad.
The next morning I understand a little better why he wasn’t smiling. “Clifton,” a chaperone said, “could I see you for a moment?”
(1) When did the boys visit Lincoln Memorial?
(2) What made the Georgian marble glow?
(3) What did the words: “………. We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain – that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom …………” remind them?
(4) Do you believe in building memorials? What kind should they be, if your answer is ‘yes’? If no, give reasons why you do not believe in memorials?
Helen's struggle has become a source of inspiration for all less fortunate. Comment.
What inference can you draw from the action of the female gorilla described in para 2 ?
Read the following passage and do the activities:
B1 Match:
Match the areas given in Column ‘A’ with the description of Mehendi design given in Column ‘B’:
| 'A' | 'B" | ||
| (i) | North African | (a) | A mix of Indo-Pakistani and Arabic design |
| (ii) | Indian | (b) | Delicate loops and curves, paisleys, teardrops |
| (iii) | Arabic | (c) | Geometrical images |
| (iv) | South Asian | (d) | Local textiles, paintings, and architecture |
Henna comes from the leaves of the plant Lawsonia inertias. The plant grows in hot and dry climes and is native to North Africa, the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East. The leaves of the plant are dried and crushed to powder. Various additives such as coffee decoction, tea, lime juice, Mehendi and eucalyptus oil are mixed with the henna powder to increase the potency of the dry, this also helps to bind the powder to a paste-like consistency. The mixture is applied through cones in intricate patterns depending on the region of use.
Album of Patterns
Four major styles can be found in the vast dictionary of Mehendi designs. Earlier the application was restricted to hand and feet, but the adoption of Mehendi by different cultures throughout the world has seen experimentation on different body parts including the neck naval and back.
North African patterns rely on geometrical images to trace the shape of hands and feet, Arabic designs borrow heavily from local textiles, paintings, and architecture. These are more spaced out, to allow the design to stand out boldly from the skin parts left untouched by henna. The Indian style comprises of delicate loops and curves, paisleys, teardrops and flowers that give a dainty filigreed glow-like effect. Though intricate patterning is the name of the game today, this trend took off in India only during the 20th century. The patterns preferred by the South Asian countries are mixed with Indo-Pakistani and Arabic design schemes. Chinese and Celtic symbols now find a place in the vast repertoire of Mehendi designs as well.
B2 Complete:
Complete the following and write:
(i) The procedure before applying henna _______
(ii) The reasons for using additives _______
(iii) The suitable climatic conditions for the henna plant _______
(iv) Mehendi is used on _______
B3 Find words:
Look at the following description and find out proper words from the passage and write:
(i) Existing naturally in the place : - n _______
(ii) Consist of something: - c _______
(iii) Delicate decoration made from gold, silver and copper wire: - f _______
(iv) Substance that is added in small quantity : - a _______
B4 Language study:
Fill in the blanks with suitable subordinators given in the box:
| as well as, so that, however, which |
(i) The mixture is applied through cones in intricate patterns _______ depend on the region of use.
(ii) The intricate pattern is the name of the game of today _______, this trend took off in India, recently.
(iii) North African pattern relies on geometrical images ______ they can trace the shape of hands and feet.
(iv) The patterns preferred by the South Asian countries are mixed with Indo-Pakistani _______ Arabic design schemes.
B5 Personal Response:
Which Mehendi design do you like? Why?
Discuss in groups of four.
The reasons why people willingly undergo the travails of difficult journeys.
What impression of the character of Iona do you get from this story?
Read the extract and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
The author wanted to grow the desi variety of rice.
Find evidence from the lesson and write in your own words.
We Indians are obsessed with foreign things.
Find proof from the poem for the following.
The struggle of the cherry tree for survival.
Answer the given question in your own words.
What decision did the Swallow finally make? Was it a wise one? Comment.
Make a list of archaic words from the poem and give their modern equivalents.
Prepare an Acrostic from the word ‘Leisure’. The words should be related to what one likes to do in free time.
L______
E______
I______
S______
U______
Reading stories
E______
Think and answer in your own words.
Which line proves that in our busy lives we do not even have a fraction of a second to enjoy nature’s beauty?
Say WHY. . . . . .
Mother agreed to send Ramanujan to England.
What would happen if children didn’t go to school? Discuss the question in groups of 5-8 and prepare a short composition on it.
Discuss with your teacher how/why are ‘stars’ given to a movie.
Discuss in groups and think about it.
Mention three occasions on which you have made someone else angry. What made that person angry? Can you avoid such things in the future?
State whether the following statement is True or False:
Titania falls in love with an ass.
Discuss the following questions after you have seen a presentation of the ‘ad’.
Will you love your brother or sister only if she’s fair?
Write a useful ‘ad’ for the importance of games, drinking enough water, your own school.
Form pairs. Discuss and prepare a list of things that can be and will be done in future. (5 things) Spot the modal verbs in your answer.
Antonio’s ships were lost at sea.
Guess the meaning of the following from the context.
The meadow is wrapped in shadow.
Read the passage and answer the following:
Where does the story take place?
How long does the whole event described in this passage take? Work it out by reading the passage.
Choose the appropriate phrase to insert in the gap, to make the sentence meaningful. Use the appropriate form of the verb.
Sorrowful times are ______ darkness.
Write in your own words.
What does the poet hope for?
Listen carefully and write all the words correctly.
You are right. Write it down in the right-hand corner.
What are the complaints of the animals?
Read the following and say whether the statement tells you about a fact or whether it is imaginary.
There is a man in the Moon.
What did Ahmad tell Kasim when he dug a channel and began to draw water?
How do we come to know that Kasim was a generous man?
Read the following lines from the poem and answer the question that follow.
Let me but live my life from year to year,
With forward face and unreluctant soul;
- Whom does the word ‘me’ refer to?
- What kind of life does the poet want to lead?
Why do you think Mrs. Bodwell wanted to sell the house?
Answer the following question in about 100-150 word.
Describe the funny incident that caused the confusion in the house.
With their treasure, the boys would buy ______ in Eidgah.
Tom lay thinking. Presently it occurred to him that he wished he was sick; then he could stay home from school. He examined himself. He found no symptoms or sickness, and he investigated again. This time he felt he had a stomach ache, but it soon grew feeble, and presently died wholly away. He reflected further.
What was the result of Tom’s self-examination?
He preferred handling mail by himself.
It is a problem for sea turtles to come ashore because ______.
Why did the author leave town?
What does the tamarind give?
What does the teak tree give us?
A day in Mars is called ______.
What is Amar Jawan Jyoti?
Look at the picture and Choose the correct word.
Why did the audience cheer?
Why did Robinson name the tribe Friday?
Will you solve a mystery with friends? Why?
______helped Bujju to reach his family.
Why did Meena call the official 'Appa'? Do you think we need to be a family to care for others?
Parents never let us get ______.
Moles bite and ______ the earth worms.
A Shepherd had a _______.
When do you feel proud?
Are you the first to protect the nature?
Whose word are these? Name the character.
“We do not have money to buy anything.”
Appa weaves beautiful sarees with______.
The child won’t ______ anything, if he closes his ears.
Why did he go there?
