CBSE solutions for इंग्लिश लैंग्वेज स्किल्स इयत्ता १२ chapter A - Performing Arts [Latest edition]

In small groups, with the help of the definition and the visual name at least ten performing arts

The teenage years are especially high stress times, with college life looming in the 1 horizon. Everyday, teen pressures weigh on the young mind. The incarcerated youth, then looks for a way to release their pent up emotions. How can performing arts de-stress you and in the process, help you lead a healthy and creative life? Share your views about the role of performing arts.

Study the invitation to a Performing Arts show. Identify what each line states.

E.g:

1. The name of the organizer
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
5. ______

Create a similar invitation on behalf of your school in about 50-60 words. You may choose any art form such as dance, music, magic, drama, mime etc.

Read about the performing arts programme in a school.

Theatre, dance, music and other forms of art help students ______.

The young performers are prepared for the competitive world because ______.

Performing arts encourage academic discipline because students learn to ______.

These programmes have enabled the troubled youth to ______.

Involving parents in these programmes has benefited them in two ways: They are 

1. ______
2. ______

Choose the word that can best replace the given word, in the context of the passage.

hone:

Choose the word that can best replace the given word, in the context of the passage.

allure

Choose the word that can best replace the given word, in the context of the passage.

mirrored:

Choose the word that can best replace the given word, in the context of the passage.

angst

Choose the word that can best replace the given word, in the context of the passage.

venture:

Choose the word that can best replace the given word, in the context of the passage.

caters:

Here are some words from the passage: self-expression. straight-laced. lifelong These words were formed by combining two independent words. They are called compound words

• self + expression
• straight + laced
• life + long

Eg. The word self and expression when put together as one word forms an entirely new meaning. Some more examples: fingerprints, greenroom, dark-complexioned, feedback, fee booklet

Underline the compound words in the news item.

Write ten compound words to share with your class.

Write an article for your school magazine in about 150-200 words, about how performing arts can pave the road to professional success.

In your own words, briefly narrate the incident of Rebecca’s initiation into art.

What was the reason for Rebecca’s choice of oil paints in her work?

Elaborate on the subjects of Rebecca’s paintings.

What according to Rebecca are ‘creative blocks’? How does she come out of them?

What are the key elements in creating a good painting?

What is Rebecca’s advice to an artist who works with oil paints?

The word contemporaries means ______.

The word avid means ______.

“I have worked diligently.” Rebecca means that she is ______.

The word “essence” means ______.

Complete the following table based on your reading.

Rewrite the sentence in the passive form.

You will have to finish the work by tomorrow.

Rewrite the sentence in the passive form.

Why do you waste time?

Rewrite the sentence in the passive form.

Who teaches you English?

Rewrite the sentence in the passive form.

We hope that we shall win the match.

Rewrite the sentence in the passive form.

The teacher punished the boys who had not done the homework.

Rewrite the sentence in the passive form.

People claim to have seen the suspect in several cities.

Rewrite the sentence in the passive form.

Somebody told me that there had been an explosion in the town hall.

Speaking Skills: Speak on the given topic for about 2-3 minutes. Colours and paints can make your life colourful. Present your views to the class with suitable examples.