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प्रश्न
Many of us have unused, old but valuable items at home. If we wish to get rid of them, we can sell them at an auction. Items like paintings, jewels, household articles, vehicles, even houses can be auctioned.
The flowchart below will help you understand how an auction is conducted.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How sharp is your memory?
Take this five-minute memory test. The teacher will read out a series of 30 words, one by one. Some of them will be repeated. Whenever you hear a word for the first time, write ‘N’ (for New) in the corresponding box, and when you hear a repeated word write ‘R’. After completing this task, check your results. Compare it with your friends and see where you stand.
| 1 | N | 11 | 21 | ||
| 2 | 12 | 22 | |||
| 3 | 13 | 23 | |||
| 4 | 14 | 24 | |||
| 5 | 15 | 25 | |||
| 6 | 16 | 26 | |||
| 7 | 17 | 27 | |||
| 8 | 18 | 28 | |||
| 9 | 19 | 29 | |||
| 10 | 20 | 30 |
Discuss and share your views with the class on the following.
Is forgetfulness a result of carelessness or preoccupation?
How do psychologists interpret forgetfulness?
What are the articles the writer forgets most often?
What made people wonder about the absentmindedness of their fellowbeings?
Narrate the plight of the baby on its day out.
Kahlil Gibran states ‘Forgetfulness is a form of freedom.’ Write an article for your school magazine, linking your ideas logically and giving appropriate examples.
We found a ______of biscuits in the old man’s shirt ______. (pocket/packet)
Describe the activity that was going on in the sale-room at King Street.
What made the friend laugh heartily?
What kind of excuses did the narrator think he could make?
How does the narrator describe the man who approached him?
The narrator had been a safe contributor at the auction, as ______.
“And I got it.” Here ‘it’ refers to the ______.
What is a tight corner? What happens when one finds oneself in a tight corner?
Trace the thoughts that went on in the mind of the narrator when picture after picture was put up and sold at the auction.
Who provides these common facilities? Tick the appropriate source.
- Parents
- Educational institutions
- The Department of Education
- Social Service Organizations
- Other agencies
Why are universities necessary for a society?
What was the role of scholars and poets in olden days?
What should the youngsters aim in life after their graduation?
According to the speaker, how should Universities mould the students of the present day?
Common men contribute to the maintenance of institutions of higher education. Explain this statement.
You were one of the fresh graduates at the convocation function of the University. You had the rare privilege of listening to the enlightening speech of Dr. Arignar Anna. Write a letter to your friend highlighting the core ideas of his speech and the impact of the speech on you.
How did Bryson free himself from the crash position?
What was Bryson’s worst accident on a plane?
How would staying away from liquid mischief benefit Bryson?
‘To this day, I don’t know how I did it’ - What does ‘it’ refer to?
Bring out the pun in the title ‘The Accidental Tourist’ (one who happens to travel by accident or one who meets with accidents often on his or her trips!).
