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Notice these expression in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
billowed
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Solution
billowed: filled with the air and swelled out
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The term dietary fibres refers collectively to indigestible carbohydrates present in plant foods. The importance of these dietary fibres came into the picture when it was observed that the people having diet rich in these fibres, had low incidence of coronary heart disease, irritable bowel syndrome, dental caries and gall stones.
The foodstuffs rich in these dietary fibres are cereals and grains, legumes, fruits with seeds, citrus fruits, carrots, cabbage, green leafy vegetables, apples, melons, peaches, pears etc.
These dietary fibres are not digested by the enzymes of the stomach and the small intestine whereas most of other carbohydrates like starch and sugar are digested and absorbed. The dietary fibres have the property of holding water and because of it, these get swollen and behave like a sponge as these pass through the gastrointestinal tract. The fibres add bulk to the diet and increase transit time in the gut. Some of these fibres may undergo fermentation in the colon.
In recent years, it has been considered essential to have some amount of fibres in the diet. Their beneficial effects lie in preventing coronary heart disease, and decreasing cholesterol level. The fibres like gums and pectin are reported to decrease postprandial (after meals) glucose level in blood. These types of dietary fibres are recommended for the management of certain types of diabetes. Recent studies have shown that the fenugreek (Methi) seeds, which contain 40 per cent gum, are effective in decreasing blood glucose and cholesterol levels as compared to other gum containing vegetables.
Some dietary fibres increase transit time and decrease the time of release of ingested food in colon. The diet having less fibres is associated with colon cancer and the dietary fibres may play a role in decreasing the risk of it.
The dietary fibres hold water so that stools are soft, bulky and readily eliminated. Therefore high fibre intake prevents or relieves constipation.
The fibres increase motility of the small intestine and the colon and by decreasing the transit time there is less time for exposure of the mucosa to harmful toxic substances. Therefore, there is a less desire to eat and the energy intake can be maintained within the range of requirement. This phenomenon helps in keeping a check on obesity. Another reason in helping to decrease obesity is that the high-fibre diets have somewhat lower coefficients of digestibility.
The dietary fibres may have some adverse effects on nutrition by binding some trace metals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and others and therefore preventing their proper absorption. This may pose a possibility of nutritional deficiency especially when diets contain marginal levels of mineral elements. This may become important constraints on increasing dietary fibres. It is suggested that an intake of 40 grams dietary fibres per day is desirable.
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(a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage make notes on it in points only, using recognizable abbreviations wherever necessary. Also suggest a suitable title. (5)
(b) Write a summary of the above in about 80 words. (3)
Answer any four of the following in 30-40 words each:
(a) Why was the peddler amused at the idea of the world being a rattrap?
(b) Why did Gandhiji agree to a settlement of mere 25 percent?
(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) How did the ten-day-old baby (the future Tiger King) react to the prediction about his future made by the astrologers?
(f) Why was Dr. Sadao not sent abroad along with the troops?
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Tibetan mastiffs were popular in China’s imperial courts.
Tick the statement that is true.
Rajendra Desphande was a historical event.
Tick the statement that is true.
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In which language do you think Bhausahebanchi Bakhar was written?
The story begins with a description of the setting. How does this serve as a fitting prelude to the events described in the story?
Comment on the way in which the theme of the story has been introduced.
There lies a great difference between text book medicine and the world of practising physician. Discuss.
'Luck is necessary for success in life'.
How does 'A Kondh Song' substantiate the tribal urge to gain domination over time by conversing with their dead ancestors?
How has the poet brought out her emotional attachment to her mother tongue?
Discuss the following in pairs or in small groups.
Exceptionally talented people are born so; talent cannot be cultivated
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| (a) | Mr Fitzwarren provided shelter to Dick. | |
| (b) | A carter gave Dick a lift to London. | |
| (c) | A cat sailed to the African coast. | |
| (d) | The captain sold the cat for a very high amount of money. | |
| (e) | Dick left his village on foot, to go to London. | |
| (f) | Dick became rich, and later, the Mayor of London. | |
| (g) | Dick was homeless, helpless, cold and hungry. | |
| (h) | Dick bought a cat to get rid of the mice. | |
| (i) | The rats and mice ate up all the dinner, laid for the king and queen. |
Using a dictionary/internet note down the main difference between farm and granary.
Find evidence from the lesson and write in your own words.
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Make a list of words related to agriculture.
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Go through the poem and state whether the following statement is true or false.
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Go through the poem and state whether the following statement is true or false.
Planners deliberately find drawbacks in the old city planning.
Guess the meaning of the following words and phrases:
untold wealth, closest to the Emperor’s heart, grave offence, banish.
Read the description of the Kabaddi match and do the following:
Choose any one event and draw a diagram to show what happened.
Find one more example which shows that a beautiful appearance is not enough.
Form pairs. Present in the class, the conversation between Thiruvalluvar and the young man.
List the four elements of drama.
Explain the following statement with reference to the context.
From now on The Herald shall be my artillery.
Explain the following statement with reference to the context.
And it's by no means the small sacrifice the town will have to make.
Does the traveller really have a magic stone?
Complete the following using your own idea:
His head was too big to ______.
Write about Malti and Rima using the following points:
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| Appearance... | Appearance... |
| Studies... | Studies... |
| Singing... | Singing... |
| Attitude to others... | Attitude to others... |
| Weak points... | Weak points... |
Use details from the story and your own imagination when you write the above descriptions.
Read the following:
- Charging along like troops in a battle.
- Fly as thick as driving rain.
Using your imagination, write one or two comparisons each with -
- like ______
- as ______ as
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Answer in your own words.
What did Neel realise from his encounter with his ancestors?
Do you long to be something else? Write about your longing.
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‘They’ descended on the sweet and toy-vendors’ stores like an army moving to attack.
Who does they refer to? Did they move one by one in a line or in a big group?
What were the children doing beside the stone wall?
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Read the comic strip and answer the following question.
Do you think that all the information online can be used without any permission?
What do you think are the two most important lessons that the speaker mentions?
Which mode of transport did Fogg choose?
Read these lines and answer the questions given below.
And welcomes little fishes in
With gently smiling jaws!
- Who welcomes the fish? Why?
- Which line tells you that the crocodile is hungry?
Why do we need trees? List four reasons that Grandfather gives.
It is used in the fisher’s _____.
How do we work?
Look at the picture and Choose the correct word.
Whose hospitality is described in the poem?
The old man is _____.
Write the rhyming word.
away
Match the following.
| 1. | Pablo | Inspector |
| 2. | Velayudham | old man |
| 3. | Sreejith | dog |
Choose the correct picture for the passage.
There is a table under a tree. A man with a big hat and a hare with long ears are sitting. A young girl is sitting between them. There are many cups on the table. The girl has a cup in her hand, and the man has a pot in his hand. It seems like they are having tea. Yes, they are having tea at the tea party in Wonderland. The girl is Alice, and she is in Wonderland.
Fill in the blank
He is rich ______ he looks simple.
What kind of water did Divya use to brush her teeth?
What was Farhan's father's advice to his son?
Write the correct word.
| rooster, king, hen, tiger, queen, tigress. |
Choose the right word.
The tamarind tree grows over Tansen’s ______.
What did the library door say?
Why did grandfather give the children money?
Circle the words where you get a zzzzz sound. One is done for you.
| honeybees | |||
| price | prize | maze | face |
| rice | rise | blaze | fizz |
| lazy | lacy | busy | racy |
| raise | rays | race | ace |
| chase | this | these | frosty |
