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प्रश्न
What were the problems the trolley driver suffered from?
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उत्तर
The trolley’s driver had a malignant tumor of the bone. A few days before the race, his shoulder and arm were amputated. There was no hope of recovery.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Who did the narrator meet at the outskirts of Verona?
Why didn’t the boys disclose their problem to the author?
Describe the girl with whom the boys were talking to in the cubicle.
The narrator did not utter a word and preferred to keep the secret to himself. Why? Substantiate the statement with reference to the story
What was the driving force that made the boys do various jobs?
Justify the title of the story ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’
Adversity brings out the best as well as the worst in people. Elucidate this statement with reference to the story
Which tea does the author prefer– China tea or Indian tea?
According to the author, what does the phrase ‘a nice cup of tea’ refer to?
Summarise George Orwell’s distinctive ideas in “A Nice Cup of Tea”.
Based on your understanding of the text, complete the chart given below by choosing the appropriate words or phrases given in brackets.
Golden Rules of Tea Preparation
(add sugar, shaken, milk, infused properly, strainers, without cream, taken to the kettle, small quantities, China or earthenware, stirred, warmed)
| Tea should be made in ______in a teapot. |
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| The teapot should be made of ______ |
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| The pot should be ______beforehand. |
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| The pot should not have ______ |
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| While pouring water the teapot should be ______ |
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| The tea leaves should be ______ |
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| After making tea, it should be ______or the pot should be ______ |
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| The milk for the tea should be ______ |
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| The author does not like to ______to tea. |
There are several physically-challenged people who have lived successful and meaningful lives. Here are a few personalities who have fought great odds and lived a life of blazing achievements. Let’s share what we know about each of them and complete the table below.
| Name of the personality | Nature of challenge | Field of achievement |
| e.g. Beethoven | Hearing impairment | Music |
| Demosthenes | ||
| Helen Keller | ||
| Mariyappan Thangavelu | ||
| Mozart | ||
| John Milton | ||
| Sudha Chandran |
What were Dr. Barnard’s feelings when he was hospitalized after an accident?
How was Dr. Barnard’s attitude to suffering different from that of his father’s?
How was the unattended trolley put to use?
Who encouraged them and how?
What was the profound lesson that Dr. Barnard learnt from the boys?
What happened when the doctor couple were crossing the street?
Tick the qualities that are required to achieve such a feat.
| passion | reward | determination | physical |
| fame | faith | courage | money |
| drive | vengeance | inspiration | self-satisfaction |
| vision | undying spirit | inner-urge | perseverance |
What did Hillary find in a tiny hollow?
When did Hillary feel a sense of freedom and well being?
What was put on the family agenda?
Why did the family find it difficult to make a chair?
What was grandmother’s suggestion of wood? Why?
From the pictures given below, identity the actions that may cause inconvenience and discomfort to others. Discuss.
Can you iron your clothes and arrange them? Can you replace a tube light?
