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

Tour Manager

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To become a tour manager, one must have a diploma or degree in Travel and Tourism management.

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पाठ 1.6: Into the Wild - Brainstorming (A6) [पृष्ठ ६४]

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बालभारती English Yuvakbharati [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
पाठ 1.6 Into the Wild
Brainstorming (A6) | Q 2.5 | पृष्ठ ६४

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Suggest two measures to increase the number of birds.


Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and but or so : 

(i) He was very ill. He did not take any medicine.
(ii) You come back from your holiday. We will discuss the problem.
(iii) He remained absent on Friday. It was foolish of him.
(iv) Rahul ran all the way to the bus stop. He missed the bus. 


Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.

The old woman said to Arun, “Can you help me to cross the street?”
(Begin: The old woman asked Arun……………….) 


Write an original short story beginning with the following words : 

She was delighted to find the sealed envelope lying on her table. As she reached for it ............. 


In the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making it as similar as possible to sentence A.  Write sentence B.

(A) No other planet is as big as Jupiter.
(B) Jupiter ............................................................................... 


Why was each man in the group unaware of self- destruction by his action?


How was the country affected by the war?


Who are ‘they’ referred to in the third line of the last stanza? When had the poet come across them?


The poet uses the word lonely in reference to a cloud. Explain.


Explain what is imagery in a poem. Flow has Angelou used it in the poem?


Explain the difference between welcome scene and departure scene from the poem “The Patriot” by Robert Browning.


It was roses, roses, all the way,
With myrtle mixed in my path like mad;
The house-roofs seemed to heave and sway,
The church-spires flamed, such flags they had,
A year ago on this very day.

Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.

“The house-tops seemed to heave and sway”. Explain


What event is referred to in the poem?


In “A Horse and Two Goats”, how did Muni feel about his married life?


Discuss theme of kindness and compassion in “Hearts and Hands” by O. Henry?


You have recently moved to a new neighborhood in your city. Describe the new neighbourhood, comparing it to the one you have just left.


Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:   

There was a steep rise ……… onion prices. 


I prefer going out with friends to staying alone at home.
(Begin : I would rather ………….)


Join the following sentence to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.  

They bought a new car. They can travel long distances.


Narrate an incident from your own experience when you helped a friend who was in trouble. Explain what happened. What did you do to make the situation better ? 


"We have had no rain since January", Ramu said.
(Begin: Ramu said that they .................. ) 


Answer the following questions with reference to Ray Douglas Bradbury's short story, 'All Summer in a Day'. 
Describe how the planet was transformed when the sun came out and shone briefly over it.
Why was Margot not able to witness this phenomenon?
What emotion of you supposes the children experienced when Margot emerged at the end of the story?


Give reasons for the following.

The boy king changed his name from Tutankhaten to Tutankhamun.


Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.

The team played two matches successively.


Explain the following phrase
Turned to dust

Use it in a sentence of your own.


Given below is the dictionary meaning of

Smirk: to smile in a silly or unpleasant way that shows that you are pleased with yourself.

Look up the dictionary for the following words which are also related to facial expressions and write down the meaning of each

smile

grin

grimace

sneer


Discuss in pairs or in small groups

Living abroad is challenging in many ways.


Give reasons for the following.

Srinath and his family members’ eager expectation of Satyajit’s arrival.


Multiple Choice Question:

The quarrel finally ended when ______


We add ‘un-’ to make opposites. For example, true — untrue. Add ‘un’– to the word below to make its opposite. Then look up the meaning of the word you have formed in the dictionary.

qualified: ____________


What happened to the crow in the end?


The words in the box are all words that describe movement. Use them to fill in the blanks in the sentence below.
The snake _______________ his head ______________ to strike at the crow.


Look at these sentences.

  • In the spring, birds of all kinds would flock into the banyan tree’s branches.
  • I would spend the afternoons there.
  • Grandfather, at sixty-five, could no longer climb the banyan tree.
  • I could hide myself in its branches.
  • I could look down through the leaves at the world below.
  • I could read there.
‘Would’ tells us what the author used to do, or what used to happen. ‘Could’ tells us what the author was usually able to do, or grandfather is now not able to do.

Choose would and could to replace the italicised words in the following sentences.

Choose would and could to replace the italicised words in the following sentences.

Grandfather says, in the old days,

1. elephants were able to fly in the sky, like clouds. They were also able to change their shapes. They used to fly behind clouds and frighten them. People used to look up at the sky in wonder.

2. because there was no electricity, he used to get up with the sun, and he used to go to bed with the sun, like the birds.

3. like the owl, he was able to see quite well in the dark. He was able to tell who was coming by listening to their footsteps.


1. Given below is a page from a dictionary. Look at it carefully an
(i) find a word which means the same as ghastly. Write down the word and its two meanings.
(ii) find a word meaning a part of the school year.
(iii) find a word that means examination.

2. Now make lists of

(i) all the words on the page (plus any more that you can think of) that begin with terr-
(ii) five words that may follow the last word on the page, that.

(iii) write down your own meaning of the word thank. Then write down the meaning given in the dictionary.


Suppose you are Rasheed. Describe in your own words your visit to the fair. Do not refer to the Lucky Shop.


Complete the following web diagram.


If you see someone lonely or sad you will – 

  1. _______________________
  2. _______________________
  3. _______________________

Discuss with your partner the various hazards and risks that a mountaineer/ trekker has to face in an expedition.

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________


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

There is nothing wrong with being grateful to great men.


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

Liberty cannot be divorced from equality.


Write in 100 words what the cherry tree in the poem symbolises.


There are a number of challenges a farmer in India faces. Discuss with your friend, how it is possible to improve the condition of farmers.

Sr. No. Challenges Solutions
1. Water Scarcity Rain Water Harvesting
2. Credit and In-debtedness  
3. Land Issues  
4. Climatic changes  
5. Social Groups  
6. Lack of advanced technology  
7. Diversification  
8. Market Risks  

You are going to meet a Great Indian Bustard very soon. Prepare at least 10 questions to interview him.


Form groups and try to write a script for a short film or documentary on any topic of your choice. The script must develop properly. You can take the help of the following points.

  • choose a topic
  • central theme
  • the beginning, the middle, and the end
  • the message

Given in a mixed order below are some good human attributes of the family. Pick out from the box and write it against the line that reflects it.

Fritz felt that someone needed his help and he was determined to find the sender.


Write a few lines about yourself - your name, appearance, family, the place where you live, your school, your friends, neighbours, relatives, your likes, dislikes, hobbies, what you are good at, etc.

Now create an imaginary ‘persona’ for yourself. It can be quite different from your real self. Or, you may choose a fictional character - a character from a novel, story, etc. Write a few lines about this imaginary persona and introduce yourself in that role.

Real Self Imaginary Persona

Hi, I am ____________________

____________________________

____________________________

Hi, I am ____________________

____________________________

____________________________


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 a short autobiography of a brook. (20 to 30 lines)


Write in your own words:-

Why does the poet remark that advice is cheap?


‘The Storyteller’ has a story within a story.

Search from the Internet or your library books for other stories that have another story within. Enlist at least 3 to 5 of them.


Is the insect described in the poem a real insect? Think about an imaginary creature. Describe it in your own words. You may draw its picture and label it.


Elements of Planning An Interview : (Group Activity)

Form groups and discuss each element of planning an interview and prepare notes on each element. 

Format - Structure ______
Size/Length - How much ______
Do’s and Dont’s - Rules and Regulations ______
Type of Questions - Yes/No questions or Wh Type. ______

Speech development

Explain the following points to develop speech.

  1. Content
  2. Speaking Presentation
  3. Useful phrases and vocabulary

Write about a day when you felt very happy. Use the following questions to help you. Think/Recollect a day ____________

Note down the points.

  1. Do you remember the exact day and date?
  2. Was it a special occasion or celebration?
  3. What happened on that day?
  4. How did you react to the things that happened on that day?
  5. How did other people react when they saw you were so happy?
  6. What did you do next ?
  7. What happened in the end?
  8. Describe any other emotions you felt that day

Now, with the help of the guidelines write a short paragraph of at least 100 words about that happy day. Give a suitable title for your narrative/write up.


Expand the theme in a write -up of about 20 lines.

‘Rumours are spread by fools and accepted by greater fools’.


Read the extract beginning from -
“Her name was Sulekha..... find bridegrooms for them.” Narrate this extract in short, making Sulekha (Bholi) the narrator. Write it in your notebook. Begin with “I was named Sulekha __________________ ”


Write a four-line poem with rhyming words describing your family.


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


Write a complaint to the officer of the PWD department to take immediate actions of maintaining cleanliness in the Children’s Park in your locality.


You are waiting for your exam results. ______


Write an article for the following.

Recently while returning home from school you were knocked down by a speeding motorcycle. You escaped with minor injuries. You are Kishore/ Kavitha of class XI, studying in GHSS, Coimbatore. Write an article to The Hindu, in about 150-200 words expressing your concern about the increasing number of road accidents due to reckless driving. Also, stress the importance of following traffic rules.


What does the poet say about the crocodile? Write in your own words. (in about fifty words)


Match the following and write complete sentences in the lines below.

  What was happening? What happened?
i I was writing a letter. the lights went out.
ii Paul was looking out of the window the bell rang.
iii He was looking for his dog. he noticed a lovely butterfly.
iv I was just completing the last answer. he fell off the ladder.
v The man was painting the wall. I met Arun.
vi Amit was doing his homework. my pen ran out.
vii My mother was cooking dinner. ma’am said, “Stop writing.”
  1.  I was writing a letter when ___________
  2. ________________
  3. *When I met Arun, he was looking for his dog.
  4. *_____________
  5.  __________________
  6. _____________________
  7. _____________________

Connect the pairs of sentences below using and or but.

  1. Raju plays cricket.
  2. He also plays hockey.

Answer the question by looking at the picture.

Example: What is happening in picture 5?

The girl is diving into the water.

What is Mohan practising in picture 4?

He is______


Why did the grandmother accompany the author to school?


Find out when the International Day of Friendship is celebrated.


State whether the following statement are true or false

The friends could not keep in touch because they lost each other’s phone numbers.


As Sletherby, would you apologize to Bertie for your rude behavior? Give reasons.


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

a rustic holiday


Write conversation on the following situation.

Between two friends on the importance of punctuality


Do you think it is important not to be swayed by every passing mood?


Imagine someone has invited your family to a programme and you were the only person at home when the invitation was given orally.

Write a note (4-5 lines) to pass on the message to the other people in your family. Or, Write an imaginary conversation in which you pass on the message to your parents.


What was the very first thing that the children noticed when it stopped raining on Venus in Ray Bradbury's story. 'All Summer in a Day'?


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.


If you want to become a tourist guide at the following places, which languages will you need to learn?

  • Ajanta
  • Belgavi
  • Delhi
  • Tarkarli

Imagine you are a tourist guide at Tadoba. Write two sentences each about the following points to help foreign tourists.

  1. About the place: History, languages spoken, special attractions
  2. Food: speciality, local delicacies, options (Indian, continental)
  3. Shopping: authenticity of local artefacts, price, variety

Describe your dream vehicle in a few lines.


Informal Letter -

Write a letter to your friend describing the details of the vacation.


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