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Compare and contrast the two opposing human feelings as expressed by the poet.
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Solution
The poet has used expressions of gloominess and happiness in her poem. These contrasting expressions are used to highlight the fact that there are two sides to life. Each one of us has the choice to focus on what we desire. For instance, the poet describes a happy garden and also the silent fields. She tells her brother not to focus on the silent fields. We should think about the ideal nature of life and ignore the sorrow and sadness of this physical world.
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Impressed by her persistence and ambition, Delhi’s Bluebells School not only admitted her but pulled out all the stops to support her in academics sporting events and also notched up a respectable 73 percent average in the class XII exam with the help of Braille, interactive textbooks and extra coaching.
The respectable average in her CBSE exam paved the way for admission into LSR where again she proved her mettle by winning medals in a slew of inter – collage events (100 200 and 400 metre sprints) high jump, long jump, javelin and discuss throw: resulting in her being declared ‘Athlete of the year’ 2003’ at a sports meet for 100 physically challenged athletes. And the cherry on the cake was the selection to the IBSA Games last year. “It was a tough regimen,” recalls Maggu. “I had to attend sports camps manage my studies and officiates as sports president. But I managed.”
Questions:
(1) What qualities of Maggu are highlighted in this passage?
(2) Why did Maggu refuse to attend a ‘blind school’?
(3) Quote the lines that show that Jyoti Maggu was good in academics as well as in sports.
(4) Use any two phrases in sentences of your own :
(a) To win laurels
(b) To pave the way
(c) To prove one’s mettle
(d) A tough regimen
(5)
(a) I did the rounds of other public schools with my father [Change the voice]
(b) though shocked Maggu rejected the advice [Rewrite as a simple sentence]
(6) Should the physically challenged be sent to special schools? Express your views.
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(a) Describe the irony in Saheb's name.
(b) Why was Gandhiji opposed to C.F. Andrews helping him in Champaran?
(c) Aunt Jennifer's efforts to get rid of her fear proved to be futile. Comment.
(d) What does Stephen Spender want to be done for the children of the school in a slum?
(e) When he was only ten days old, a prediction was made about the future of the Tiger King. What was ironic about it?
(f) What was his father's chief concern about Dr. Sadao?
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Attempt the following question in 100-150 words:
What do you think about Anne’s talent for writing essays, which she wrote convincingly when punished by the teacher?
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the thought was almost revolting
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an expanse of pure white serenity
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a turning-point
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accepted her seclusion with resignation
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a veritable bedlam of chirrupings
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frivolous rebukes
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the sagging skins of the dilapidated drum
Tick the statement that is true.
The story tries to relate history to Science.
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________one's will
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Considering that this is an excerpt from a lecture, how does the commentary provided by the speaker string the arguments together?
Discuss the following in pairs or in small groups.
“Discipline and a questioning spirit can coexist in an individual.”
Read the poem and fill in the table.
| Time of the day | Location | Poet’s Activity | Hawker’s Activities | Gardener’s Activities | Watchman’s Activities |
| Morning | __________ | __________ | __________ | __________ | __________ |
| Afternoon | __________ | __________ | __________ | __________ | __________ |
| Night | __________ | __________ | __________ | __________ | __________ |
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- _________________
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Guess the meaning of the following words and phrases:
untold wealth, closest to the Emperor’s heart, grave offence, banish.
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Discuss with your teacher how/why are ‘stars’ given to a movie.
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He is a brave but irresponsible person.
Describe in your own words the incident when Hovstad's real intention to help Dr. Stockmann is exposed.
Discuss the following questions after you have seen a presentation of the ‘ad’.
Will you love your brother or sister only if she’s fair?
Write a short note on the following:
Utilization of animal by-products in the ancient world.
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Begin with the given word and go on writing as many other words associated with it, as you can.
Use these words to write other related words to form a word web.
Read the passage. Underline the new words. Guess their meaning from the context. Verify it from a good dictionary.
Gather information about your favourite great historical personality. You may use the internet. You may also gather photographs, pictures, etc. Prepare a collage using the pictures, inspirational quotes, and a brief description of the person’s importance. Hold an exhibition of your collages in the classroom.
Complete the following sentence with reference to the passage.
It is believed that _________ Homer, who __________ and who ________ to all who __________________.
Find three lines, that contain images of nature in the autumn season.
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- _______________________
We find the following in the script of a skit or play. Rearrange these steps in the proper order and write them down in the form of a flow chart.
List the names of body parts used in the passage.
In the last stanza, there are three four-letter words that refer to a beautiful valley.
They are: • ______ • ______ • ______
Form a group of four to six. As a group activity, write a conversation in which a person/a group of person thanks to someone.
What did the husband want to do with the extra milk?
Read the poem and answer the following.
Which strawberries are sweeter?
In what way can we help to reduce or minimize waste generation?
Discuss the issue in groups of 4 or 5 and note down all good suggestions.
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- Don’t waste food.
- Take as much as you want but finish everything that’s on your plate.
- Don’t throw away broken or half-used things. Repair them and use them.
- Avoid things which can be used only once.
For example: thermocol (polysterene) cups, plastic glasses, etc. - Reuse!
- Recycle!
How was the young seagull’s first attempt to fly?
Why did Herman and the author slam the doors?
The author was going to New York.
From the poem ‘The Grumble Family’ what kind of behavior does the poet want the readers to possess?
Tom lay thinking. Presently it occurred to him that he wished he was sick; then he could stay home from school. He examined himself. He found no symptoms or sickness, and he investigated again. This time he felt he had a stomach ache, but it soon grew feeble, and presently died wholly away. He reflected further.
What did he detect?
How does the ability to question help us?
Read the lines and answer the questions.
Deep inside the mountain
the adventures hide themselves.
Where do adventures hide?
Look at the number pattern. Fill the blank in the middle of the series or end of the series.
QPO, NML, KJI, ______, EDC
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You don’t need ______ and ______ in the Earth.
Is the brother boastful? What makes you think so?
Match the actions with the picture.
| mixes for community food service |  |
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| feeds the birds |  |
________ was a young talented doctor.
Why should we read?
Why did everyone ridicule the boy?
Arrange the actions of Robinson by numbering from 1 to 10.
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He has bat ______ ball.
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What is free, for LED TV?
Imagine your world and write its qualities in the cloud.
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Activity: Live English: Packs, packets, pouches, wrappers
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