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Listen carefully to the story being read out and answer the questions. A boy was flying a kite with his father. - English

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Listen carefully to the story being read out and answer the questions.

A boy was flying a kite with his father. He was excited to watch the kite soar high and asked his father, “What kept the kite up?” Dad replied “The String”. The boy said, “No dad, the string is holding the kite down.” The father suddenly broke the string, the kite came crashing down. Now the boy understood, what was holding the kite up. This is true in life as well. We are, advised to follow a set of rules or a prescribed code of conduct to enable us to reach our full potential. However, very often we hear the phrase “I want to be free.” If you take the train off the track, it is free. But where would it go? If each one of us follows our own traffic rules and drive on any side of the road what would you call it? Freedom or chaos? By observing rules we are actually gaining freedom. This is what. discipline is all about.

1. According to the father what kept the kite up?

  1. the kite itself
  2. air
  3. the string
  4. father’s skills

2. The string helped the kite to ______.

  1. withstand the pressure
  2. break free
  3. crash
  4. soar high

3. To realize our full potential, we should ______.

  1. obey our elders
  2. follow a set of rules
  3. work hard
  4. plan well

4. A train should go on the ______to reach its destination.

  1. track
  2. line
  3. road
  4. path

5. To realize our full potential, we should ______.

  1. obey our elders
  2. follow a set of rules
  3. work hard
  4. plan well

6. Taking freedom in our own hands will lead to ______.

  1. self-discipline
  2. chaos
  3. a code of conduct
  4. freedom

7. The main idea of the passage is ______.

  1. the art of flying kites
  2. father’s advice to his son
  3. the importance of discipline
  4. the right to freedom
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उत्तर

  1. The string
  2. The string helped the kite to soar high.
  3. To realize our full potential, we should follow a set of rules.
  4. A train should go on the track to reach its destination.
  5. To realize our full potential, we should chaos.
  6. Taking freedom in our own hands will lead to the importance of discipline.
  7. The main idea of the passage is the right to freedom.
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पाठ 6.1: On the Rule of the Road - Listening [पृष्ठ १८२]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 12 TN Board
पाठ 6.1 On the Rule of the Road
Listening | Q 1 | पृष्ठ १८२

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Form groups of three and read the conversation in the story aloud.


Listen carefully and write all the words correctly.

'I need two books.' 'Me, too.' 'I gave one to my sister.'


____________ is the third highest mountain in the world.


After Senchal lake, they visited __________________.


Name a few places that you wish to visit with your classmates as a school trip.


The toy train covers 14 km in three hours


______ was a doctor at the Stoke Mandeville hospital in England.


Listen to the passage about Nammazhwar, an environmental crusader from Tamil Nadu. As you listen, answer the following question. The listening act can be repeated if required.

Explain in your own words the meaning of “Farming ___________ even in the 21st Century”.


Where did Chatur Pandit find the red peacock?


On the basis of the listening passage, choose the correct answer from the given options.

Severn Suzuki represents an organization called ECO which stands for __________.


On the basis of the listening passage, choose the correct answer from the given options.

Animals and fish are becoming extinct because _____.


The wedding anniversary is on ______.


The __________ and __________ of your journey must also be selected.


What time of the day did it happen?


She doesn’t like mobile phones.


Near the beginning of the story, “Ms. Gervis’ eyes are full of tears. Her hands are shaking.” How does Ms. Gervis probably feel?


Madhubani paintings were originally done on ______.


What is your friend’s hobby? How does it differ from yours? Discuss and write.


Announcement 2

For whom is the final boarding call?


Announcement 2

Where is the flight to?


The daughter also loves to fish.


Listen to your teacher and number the pictures accordingly.


Listen to your teacher read a description of the character from the story. Identify the character based on your understanding and write the name in the space provided. Number the characters in sequence as they appear in the story.

  Identify the character Number the characters in sequence
   
   
   
   
   

Listen and respond to the directions. Then circle the correct action words that you heard and performed.

1.

(a) get up

(b) sit down (c) bend down (d) stand
2. (a) ask (b) hear (c) tell (d) shout
3. (a) drink (b) chew (c) swallow (d) eat
4. (a) drive (b) ride (c) fly (d) sail
5. (a) imitate (b) act (c) do (d) perform
6. (a) put (b) throw (c) take (d) keep
7. (a) read (b) print (c) draw (d) write
8. (a) shake (b) touch (c) grab (d) hold
9. (a) tell (b) say (c) ask (d) read
10. (a) open (b) close (c) shut (d) drag

Listen to the conversation and answer the following

How many varieties of dosa did the waiter say?

  1. seven 
  2. two 
  3. three

Listen to the advertisement and answer the question given.

Income tax exemption given under the section ______.

  1. 80C
  2. 18C
  3. 16A

Let’s practice with P and F.

pleased pricked pinched punished
fat fruit fell forgotten
palm pair proud parade
farm fare frown fish

Read the questions based on the running commentary of a cricket match. Then, listen to the running commentary of the match read out by your teacher or played on the recorder and tick the right answers.

49th over, first ball, Kulasekara to Yuvraj, 1 run, yorker outside off, dug out to point, Yuvraj and Dhoni scamper through for a single. Perfect time for Dhoni to hit the winning runs. He deserves to hit the runs. Second ball, Kulasekara to Dhoni, SIX!! India are World Champions! A nation of a billion will sleep well tonight. What a shot to end the game! Yuvraj can’t control his emotions. He is in tears. Sachin runs in from the dressing room and is mobbed. What marvellous scenes in Mumbai! Dhoni got under the length ball and absolutely hammered that out of sight and out of the park. The White Kookaburra soared over the fence. Bhajji too is in tears. 28 years in waiting and the helicopter shot has brought an end to the game.

The finishers of old times Dhoni and Yuvraj, who were popularly called ‘ The Finishers ’ against Pakistan and Sri Lanka a few years ago, took the game closer and a thrilling finish was on the cards. They needed 30 off 30 deliveries when the batting power play became mandatory. Could they do it? They were up against a lethal bowler in Malinga. Just three runs of the Malinga over meant the Indians needed 27 off the next four overs. There were nerves all around, but the two batsmen in the middle looked to be in a different world altogether. Pressure was just a distant relative and they kept their cool to help India romp home with 10 deliveries to spare.

i) Who faced the first ball in the 49th over?

  1. Kulasekara
  2. Yuvraj
  3. Dhoni
  4. Sachin

ii) Which batsman hit a sixer?

  1. Kulasekara
  2. Bajji
  3. Dhoni
  4. Yuvraj

iii) Where was the match held?

  1. Chennai
  2. Delhi
  3. Calcutta
  4. Mumbai

iv) Who were popularly called ‘The Finishers’?

  1. Dhoni and Yuvaraj
  2. Bajji and Malinga
  3. Gambhir and Yuvaraj
  4. Perara and Malinga

v) How many runs did India need to win the match in the last four overs?

  1. 21
  2. 27
  3. 30
  4. 37

Listen to the information about Vishalini and complete her profile with suitable words/phrases.

Vishalini, hailing from ______in Tamilnadu is ______years old. She is endowed with an outstanding ______and ______skills. Her IQ is ______, higher than the previous score of ______. She has been the ______speaker in International conferences. At the Google India Summit, she was honoured as the youngest ______. She is the recipient of ______international awards. This child prodigy is considered a ______girl.


Now, you are going to listen to the cautionary instructions that are given to the general public living in flood-prone areas. Listen carefully and complete the following sentences.

Floods are an inevitable natural disaster that can occur in any part of the world. Floods can prove all the more disastrous in localities, where population density is high. Preparation for Disaster Management has become imperative for any city, town, or village during monsoons. The Government Department entrusted with Disaster Management makes periodic announcements about the precautions to be taken whenever floods are anticipated.

Now, you are going to listen to the cautionary instructions that are given to the general public living in flood-prone areas. Listen carefully and complete the following sentences. For the attention of the public, here is an announcement from the Department of Disaster Management. As per the warning issued today by the Meteorological Department, there exists a high probability of a widespread heavy downpour from the early hours of Sunday and consequent flooding of low-lying areas. In order to ensure the safety of life and property, everyone is hereby warned and advised to take certain precautionary measures:

  • First of all, prepare a household flood plan and be ready to respond to the situation.
  • Find out the locations of the closest flood shelters available and routes to reach them.
  • Maintain an emergency kit comprising water bottles, biscuit packets, medical supplies, a torchlight, and a whistle to signal for help.
  • Paste or fix a list of emergency telephone numbers on the wall in a visible spot.
  • Switch off hazardous items like gas cylinders and disconnect electrical gadgets.
  • Secure important personal documents and valuables in a waterproof case and place it in an accessible location.
  • Place small pieces of furniture and clothing on tables and cots.
  • Shift all the small objects safely to the loft.
  • Empty your refrigerators and leave their doors open to avoid damage in case they float.
  • Charge your mobile phones as well as your battery banks so as to communicate with friends, relatives, and emergency services.
  • Place sandbags in the toilet bowls and bathroom drain holes to prevent sewage inflow.
  • Prepare and pack food with a long shelf life.
  • Finally, listen to the periodic news updates through your portable communication devices and follow the instructions implicitly.
  1. The announcement was made by the Department of ______.
  2. Widespread heavy rains are expected from the early hours of ______. 
  3. The public is asked to find out the locations of ______. 
  4. An emergency kit should contain water bottles, biscuit packets, and a ______.
  5. A list of ______should be displayed on the wall. f) Important documents can be secured by keeping them in a______ case. 
  6. Damage to refrigerators can be avoided by ______. 
  7. Mobile phones should be charged to enable the marooned to contact their friends, relatives and ______. 
  8.  ______should be placed in the toilet bowls to prevent sewage inflow.
  9. Listen to the ______and follow the instructions implicitly.

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