Question

Read the following passage and do the given activities.
A1. Choose the correct alternatives to the given statement: 
 i. Dr. Kalam was invited to _______
 a. Swamiji’s programme
 b. attend 102nd birthday celebration
 c. meet Swamiji 
ii. Swamiji looked as steady and alert as any other _______ present there.
 a. Elder
 b. Person
 c. Youngster

iii. In Swamiji’s Ashram more than _______ children are taking education.
 a. Nine thousand
 b. Nineteen thousand
 c. Seven thousand
 iv. Dr. Kalam was deeply touched by _______
 a. Birthday celebration
 b. Swamiji’s inner strength
 c. Swamiji’s Ashram
 In April 2009, Dr. Kalam was invited to attend the 102nd birthday celebrations of His Holiness Dr. Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamiji in the Tumkur district of Karnataka. Mahaswamiji is a remarkable person, who has dedicated his life to the service of humanity. His greatest contribution is the establishment of a free residential education system for more than nine thousand children in the ashram. The most astonishing aspect of the entire event of his birthday was that the 102 year old Swamiji stood on his feet without any support! He looked as steady and alert as any other youngster present there. This display of inner strength touched Dr. Kalam deeply.
 A couple of days later, we were discussing this unusual birthday party. I said to him, ‘Sir, do you know, only four out of 1 lakh people cross the age of 100?’ I had googled the subject beforehand. He replied, ‘But how many of these four would be able to stand tall for half an hour, give a wise discourse, and then go on to feed thousands of children?’ Of course, nobody could know the exact answer to his question but the question itself led to many other relevant queries. ‘I wonder what powers Mahaswamiji possesses that keeps him so strong at such an advanced age? Maybe it’s a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle, or perhaps it’s genetics?’ I asked. 

A2. Find evidences from the passage that indicates that Swamiji: 
 i. was dedicated
 ii. had inner strength
 iii. contributed to the good of the society
 iv. was younger than the young generation. 
A3. Find out the noun forms of the following from the passage: 
 i. celebrate _______
 ii. contribute _______
 iii. educate _______
 iv. strong _______
 A4. Do as directed: 
 i. I had googled the subject beforehand.
 (Identify the tense of the sentence)
 ii. We were discussing this unusual birthday party.
 (Add a question tag)
 A5. Personal Response: 
 What measures will you take to keep yourself physically and mentally fit? 

Answer 1

A1
i. Dr. Kalam was invited to attend the 102nd birthday celebration
ii. Swamiji looked as steady and alert as any other Youngster present there. 
iii. In Swamiji’s Ashram, more than Nine thousand children are taking education. 
iv. Dr. Kalam was deeply touched by Swamiji’s inner strength 

A2
i. Dr. Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamiji has dedicated his life to the service of humanity.
ii. The 102-year-old Swamiji stood on his feet without any support
iii. The establishment of a free residential education system for more than nine thousand children in the ashram.
iv. He looked as steady and alert as any other youngsters present there. 

A3
i. celebration
ii. contribution
iii. education
iv. strength

A4

i. Past perfect tense
ii. We were discussing this unusual birthday party, weren't we?

 A5

I do exercise every day and I perform breathing exercises and go jogging every morning to keep myself fit. I go to my school by walk and avoid all kinds of junk food and bakery products. I prefer simple food and fruits to keep my heart healthy. Above all, I remain happy and cheerful all day and avoid stress.