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Question
Why did the narrator visit Christie’s?
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Solution
The narrator visited Christie’s to watch the process of auctioning.
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Regardless of the challenges faced, some women have achieved great success in the field of sports. Here is a list of Indian women celebrities who are accomplished in the field of sports and games. Match their names with the sports or games they are associated with, by drawing lines. One has been done for you as an example.
| Names of personalities | Sports / Games | |
| PV Sindhu | golf | |
| Geeta Phogat | weightlifting | |
| Koneru Humpy | swimming | |
| Karnam Malleshwari | badminton | |
| Anjali Bhagwat | cricket | |
| Sania Mirza | hockey | tennis |
| Dipika Pallikal | archery | |
| Bula Choudhury | athletics | |
| P.T. Usha | wrestling | |
| Saba Anjum Karim | chess | |
| Akanksha Singh | shooting | |
| Mithali Raj | basketball | |
| Sharmila Nicollet | squash | |
| Deepika Kumari | tennis |
Discuss and share your views with the class on the following.
Is forgetfulness a result of carelessness or preoccupation?
How do psychologists interpret forgetfulness?
What does the author mean when he says the letter in his pocket leads an unadventurous life?
What is common about the ‘angler’ and the ‘poet’?
Why, according to Lynd, should taking medicines be one of the easiest actions to remember?
How do the chemists make fortunes out of the medicines people forget to take?
The list of articles lost in trains suggest that sportsmen have worse memories than their ordinary serious-minded fellows. Why does Lynd say this?
What kind of absent-mindedness is regarded as a virtue by Lynd?
What kind of excuses did the narrator think he could make?
Why did the friend desert the narrator, a second time?
How does the narrator describe the man who approached him?
The narrator would not forget two things about his friend. What are they?
‘Tight Corner’ means a ______.
What is the difference between a physical and mental tight corner?
The narrator could not pretend to have made a mistake in bidding. Why?
Narrate the circumstances that led to the narrator getting into a tight corner, by his own folly
Explain how the narrator got out of the tight corner that he was in.
Who provides these common facilities? Tick the appropriate source.
- Parents
- Educational institutions
- The Department of Education
- Social Service Organizations
- Other agencies
Why are universities necessary for a society?
What should the youngsters aim in life after their graduation?
‘Wisdom was meant for the mansion, not for the marketplace’ -What does this statement signify?
According to the speaker, how should Universities mould the students of the present day?
How does the speaker highlight the importance of giving back to the society?
Often on formal occasions, we admire friends and strangers who appear elegant, who are pleasant to converse with, and who conduct themselves gracefully. At times, we also see people who are awkward, nervous, and doubtful about their next move. Recall a few examples of awkward actions that can cause discomfort or disturbance to others like spilling a cup of a hot drink on someone nearby.
Give a few instances of Bryson’s confused acts.
What were the contents of Bryson’s bag?
What was Bryson’s worst accident on a plane?
What did Bryson wish to avoid in his life?
