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प्रश्न
Name a few things that a person remembers easily.
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उत्तर
A person remembers telephone numbers, addresses of his friends, dates of good vintages, appointments for lunch and dinner, etc.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Have you won any medals? What are the levels to be accomplished to become an international sportsperson?
How forgetful are you?
Discuss and share your views with the class on the following.
Is forgetfulness a result of carelessness or preoccupation?
The list of articles lost in trains suggest that sportsmen have worse memories than their ordinary serious-minded fellows. Why does Lynd say this?
We found a ______of biscuits in the old man’s shirt ______. (pocket/packet)
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.

Describe the activity that was going on in the sale-room at King Street.
What can you say about the author’s attitude when he high-handedly participated in the auction?
How had the author managed the auction without getting involved in the deal?
What kind of excuses did the narrator think he could make?
How does the Narrator show the presence of mind in the sudden turn of events?
Barbizon refers to a ______.
The narrator had been a safe contributor at the auction, as ______.
What is the difference between a physical and mental tight corner?
What was the narrator’s financial condition?
Trace the thoughts that went on in the mind of the narrator when picture after picture was put up and sold at the auction.
Work in pairs. Look at the mind map below and add a few other features of democracy you can think of. Share your answers with the class.
- e.g. sharing and caring
Who provides these common facilities? Tick the appropriate source.
- Parents
- Educational institutions
- The Department of Education
- Social Service Organizations
- Other agencies
Who does the speaker claim to represent?
In what ways have universities improved the society?
According to the speaker, how should Universities mould the students of the present day?
How does the speaker highlight the importance of giving back to the society?
What were the contents of Bryson’s bag?
What was Bryson’s worst accident on a plane?
How would staying away from liquid mischief benefit Bryson?
Briefly describe the ‘accidents’ encountered on the flight by Bryson.
