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प्रश्न
What does Lynd actually wonder at?
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उत्तर
Robert Lynd wonders at the efficiency of human memory. He is amazed at the ordinary man’s capacity to remember phone numbers, addresses of friends, appointments for lunch and dinner, and many names of actors, actresses, and leading players in popular games.
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In India, the number of women pursuing careers in sports is considerably less, when compared to men. What do you think are the reasons? Discuss with a partner and share the ideas with the class.
How forgetful are you?
Discuss and share your views with the class on the following.
Is forgetfulness a result of carelessness or preoccupation?
What is the commonest type of forgetfulness, according to Lynd?
What does the author mean when he says the letter in his pocket leads an unadventurous life?
Kahlil Gibran states ‘Forgetfulness is a form of freedom.’ Write an article for your school magazine, linking your ideas logically and giving appropriate examples.
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.
What came as a shock to the author?
What did the falling of the hammer indicate?
What made the friend laugh heartily?
The narrator visited the sale-room as he ______.
“And I got it.” Here ‘it’ refers to the ______.
What could have been the best way for the narrator, to get himself out of the tight corner?
What was the bidder’s offer to the narrator?
Given below is a list of items or features you find in a good school. Study the list and classify the items as individual and common.
textbooks – uniform – smart classroom – laboratory – competent teachers – library – mid-day meals – blackboard – stationery – playground – sports equipment washrooms
| Individual | Common |
| e.g. textbooks | playground |
Why are universities necessary for a society?
Universities develop broad-mindedness. How does Dr. Radhakrishnan drive home this idea?
‘Wisdom was meant for the mansion, not for the marketplace’ -What does this statement signify?
How does Arignar Anna highlight the duties and responsibilities of graduates to the society?
How do Universities mould students apart from imparting academic education to them?
How would staying away from liquid mischief benefit Bryson?
How would staying away from liquid mischief benefit Bryson?
Why doesn’t Bryson seem to be able to do easily what others seem to? Give a few reasons.
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!).
Can a clumsy person train himself/ herself to overcome shortcomings? How could this be done?
As a fellow passenger of Bill Bryson on the flight, make a diary entry describing his clumsy behaviour during the trip and the inconveniences caused to others as a result of his nervousness.
