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1 Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
How do the stories journey by night and India's heroes bring about the themes of sacrifice and heroism
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Crown prince Jung Jung Bahadur grew taller and stronger day by day. No other miracle marked his childhood days apart from the event already described. The boy drank the milk of an English cow, was brought up by an English nanny, tutored in English by an Englishman, saw nothing but English films-exactly as the crown princes of all the other Indian states did. When he came of age at twenty, the State, which had been with the Court of Wards until then, came into his hands.
But everyone in the kingdom remembered the astrologers prediction. Many continued to discuss the matter. Slowly it came to the Maharajas ears.
There were innumerable forests in the Pratibandapuram State. They had tigers in them. The Maharaja knew the old saying, You may kill even a cow in self-defence. There could certainly be no objection to killing tigers in self-defence. The Maharaja started out on a tiger hunt.
The Maharaja was thrilled beyond measures when he killed his first tiger. He sent for the State astrologer and showed him the dead beast.
What do you say now ? he demanded.
Your majesty may kill ninety-nine tigers in exactly the same manner. But the astrologer drawled.
But what ? Speak without fear.
But you must be very careful with the hundredth tiger.
What if the hundredth tiger were also killed ?
Then I will tear up all my books on astrology, set fire to them, and..
And..
I shall cut off my tuft, crop my hair short and become an insurance agent, the astrologer finished on an incoherent note.
From that day onwards it was celebration time for all the tigers inhabiting Pratibandapuram. The State banned tiger hunting by anyone except the Maharaja. A proclamation was issued to the effect that if anyone dared to fling so much as a stone at a tiger, all his wealth and property would be confiscated.
The Maharaja vowed he would attend to all other matters only after killing the hundred tigers. Initially the king seemed well set to realise his ambition.
Not that he faced no dangers. There were times when the bullet missed its mark, the tiger leapt upon him and he fought the beast with his bare hands. Each time it was the Maharaja who won.
At another time he was in danger of losing his throne. A high-ranking British officer visited Pratibandapuram. He was very fond of hunting tigers. And fonder of being photographed with the tigers he had shot. As usual, he wished to hunt tigers in Pratibandapuram. But the Maharaja was firm in his resolve. He refused permission. I can organize any other hunt. You may go on a boar hunt. You may conduct a mouse hunt. We are ready for a mosquito hunt. But tiger hunt ! Thats impossible!
The British officers secretary sent word to the Maharaja through the dewan that the durai himself did not have to kill the tiger. The Maharaja could do the actual killing. What was important to the durai was a photograph of himself holding the gun and standing over the tigers carcass. But the Maharaja would not agree even to this proposal. If he relented now, what would he do if other British officers turned up for tiger hunts? Because he prevented a British officer from fulfilling his desire, the Maharaja stood in danger of losing his kingdom itself.
1. Answer the following questions briefly :
(a) What kind of films did the crown prince see ?
(b) When did the state come into the Kings hands ?
2. Complete the given passage with suitable words.
The King was in (a) of losing his kingdom. A high-ranking (b) officer visited Pratibandapuram. He wanted to (c) tigers. But the Maharaja was (d) in his resolve.
3. Find the words from the passage that mean the following :
(i) succumbed (ii) stopped by law
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Effective speaking depends on effective listening.it taking energy to concentrate on hearing and understanding what has been heard . incopent listeners fail in a number of ways. first they may drift and finally they let their personal feeling about the speaker or the subject override the significance of the message which is being sent
what can a listener do to be effective? the first key to effective listening is the art of concentration . if a positively wishes to concentrate on receiving a message his chances of success are high . it may need determination some speaker are difficult to follow either because of voice problem or because of the form in which they send a message .there is then a particular need for the determination of a listener to concentrate on what is being said .note-taking has been recommended as aid to the listener . it also helps the speaker . it gives him confidence when he sees that listenters are sufficiently interested to take notes ; the patterns of eye contact when the note-taker looks up can be very positive;and the speaker's timing is aided - he can see when a note-taker is writing hard and can then make effective use of pauses. posture too is important consider the impact made by a less competent listener who pushes his chair backwards. uprigh posture helps a listener's concentration. at the same time, it s seen by the speaker to be positive feature amongst his listeners. effiective listening skills have an impact on both the listener and the speaker.
(a)Effective listening skills form _________.
(b)Energy is needed to concentrate on _______.
(c)An ineffective listener fails to receive the correct message ________.
(d)Measure like good posture and note-taking should be adopted to be ______.
(e)Effective listening skills help ________.
1. The Road to success is not straight; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution lights called family, and you will have flats called jobs. But, if you have a spare called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it to a place called success! 2. In spite of all our planning and preparation, unexpected challenges are certain to arise. The bumps in the road are unavoidable, but you’ll never get to your destination if you aren’t willing to drive over them. The difference between a disaster and triumph lies in whether or not you’re prepared and willing to weather the storm. If you’re ready, those bumps will become stepping-stones. 3. The key thing to realize is that working harder is same as working smarter. How do you work smarter? You just need to have the right skills. People want improved circumstances and better life without an improved self. They want victory without paying the price or making efforts. It really cannot happen without the other. Any improvements that have not been generated by improving yourself are superficial and short-lived. If you want to have a better future, you have to change yourself. Stop worrying about the various challenges that will come your way. Just believe in yourself and use them as stepping-stones. 4. “Success” is getting whatever you want out of life without violating the rights of others.” It is not an accident. Success is the result of our attitude and our attitude is a choice. Hence success is a matter of choice and not chance. 5. Today success represents a holistic and positive attitude to life. Attitude is everything. Success is not restricted within some kind of brick and mortar premises. It assumes the individuality of a complete act executed with perfection; material achievements do not define life. We don’t remember sports stars for the products they endorse but the spirit of achievement they represent. In the abundance of positive attitude underline the grandeur of a truly rewarding rich life. 6. Success can be measured from two standpoints—the external and the internal. Externally it is the measure of a job well done and recognition. Internally it the feeling of achievement and wholeness derived from the completion of a task or fulfillment of desire.
2.1 On the basis of your reading of the above extract, answer the following questions in 30-40 words each: (a) What qualities lead one to the place called success? (b) What is the difference between disaster and triumph? (c) How can one have a better future? (d) Describe two ways to measure success. 2.2 On the basis of your reading of the above extract, answer the following: (a) The synonym of ‘victory’ as given in paragraph 2 is ____________ (i) Planning (ii) Preparation (iii) Triumph (iv) Challenges (b) The synonym of ‘surplus’ as given in paragraph 5 is ______________ (c) The antonym of ‘Defeat’ as given in paragraph 6 is _____________ (i) Recognition (ii) Achievement (iii) Completion (iv) Success 2x4=8 1x4=4 Page | 4 (d) The antonym of ‘deep’ as given in Paragraph 3 is ____________
1 Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
India has deployed aerial drones over Kaziranga National Park in Assam state in a bid toprotect endangered one-horned rhinos from poachers.Kaziranga chief NK Vasu said the maiden drone flight on Monday was a milestone in wildlifeprotection.The park is home to two-thirds of the worlds one-horned rhino population and also has a largenumber of elephants, tigers and other wildlife.In recent months, rhinos have been killed in large numbers by poachers. Drones and othersuccessful anti-poaching measures have also been used by the WWF in nearby ChitwanNational Park in Nepal, where the hunting of one-horned rhinos has been drastically reduced.The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was up in the sky for 15 minutes. It landed safely, Mr.Vasu said. We hope this technology will go a long way in effective surveillance of the park.Assam Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain said this was the first time that drones had been usedfor wildlife protection anywhere in India.The UAVs will deter poachers who will now have to reckon with surveillance from air as wellas on ground, MrHussain said.The minister said it would now be possible to keep an eye on the remotest parts of the 480 sqkm (185 sq miles) park.The drones can fly a pre-programmed route at a maximum elevation of 200m (656ft) for up to90 minutes, officials say.They are light enough to be launched by hand and will be able to take images of the groundbelow with a still or video camera, they add.Twenty-two one-horned rhinos were killed in Kaziranga by poachers last year.In the first three years of this month, 16 rhinos have been killed, triggering a furore in Assamwhere the animal is seen as a symbol of regional pride and is also valued for drawing touriststo the state. A rhino census in Kaziranga last month said that there were about 2,300 of theanimals in Kaziranga. BBC NEWSRead the passage and answer the following questions:a) This passage states that drones .......... Andnot only for wars between nations.b) The drones will be able to do two things: they are1)2)c) 22 one horned rhinos killed by poachers meansd) The introduction of drones for surveillance is a -----------measure.(one word)e) The author states that there has been a public outburst because 16 rhinos werekilled-the term he uses is---------------f) This passage suggests that the greatest enemy of wildlife is ----------------g) The passage begins with the idea that drones will be a milestone in wildlifeprotection. This actually means that------h) An elevation is a term that tells us that---------------in the sky.answers from the given options (1x5 = 5marks)
ON SPROUTS
(1) Sprouts relatively contain the largest amount of nutrients per unit of any food known to man.
Sprouts produce a fountain of power for chemical changes. Enzymes are produced, starch get
converted into glucose. Protein is transformed into amino acids and vitamin value increases. In
fact a new explosion of life force takes place. According to doctor Bailey of the University of
Minnesota, U.S.A. the vitamin C value of wheat increases 600 percent in the early sprouting
period. Doctor C.R Shaw of the University of Texas Cancer Center found that cancer was
inhibited upto 90% when healthy bacteria was exposed to a cancer causing substance in the
presence of a juice made from wheat sprouts.
(2) Enzymes which initiate and control almost every chemical reaction in our body are greatly
activated in the sprouting process. Enzymes spark the entire digestive system to synthesize the
nutrients in our food into blood. They are the key to longevity.
(3) Sprouts are enjoyed more when they are fresh. Mix sprouts with other food and dressings,
according to your taste and enjoy eating them. But eat them you must, everyday! You will soon
realize that making sprouts a part of your diet has a dramatic effect on your health. With this life
food, all the cells of your body become active and agile.
(4) The nourishment which develops as the sprouts grow is very stable and can be frozen or dried
for future. Sprouted potato or tomato seeds are likely to be poisonous. Alfalfa and moongbean
sprouts are excellent soft food. They are almost predigested and can be easily assimilated even
by the children and the elderly. They contain every non vitamin in perfect balance, necessary for
the human body.
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(a) Sprouts are useful because they ………………
(i) Contain largest amount of nutrients
(ii) Produce a fountain of power for chemical changes
(iii)Produce enzymes, convert starch into glucose
(iv) All of the above
(b) The vitamin C value of ……………. increases 600 percent in the early sprouting process.
(v) Nutrients (ii) wheat
(iii) Glucose (iv) Enzymes
(c) ………….. Seeds are likely to be poisonous when sprouted.
(vi) Alfalfa (ii) Moongbean
(iii) Potato and tomato (iv) None of the above
(d) ‘They’ are the key to longevity. Here ‘they’ refers to…………..
(i) Nutrients (ii) Vitamins
(iii) Sprouts (iv) Enzymes
(e) A word from the passage which means, to combine a large range of something is
……………
(i) Contain (ii) Inhibited
(iii) Synthesize (iv) Assimilate
2. However, while a student?s confidence in listening skills grows, it is in the area of academic writing where more serious cultural differences become apparent. Much of British education is based on essay writing, but this may be a demanding task for students from other cultures. Suddenly, they are faced with the need to express their own ideas, develop their opinions and evaluate different issues, all in polished English. For some, the concept of originating this kind of written discourse can prove problematic, and they may find themselves scoring low marks because of plagiarism, or reproducing someone else?s ideas. In Britain, plagiarism is regarded as academic theft, though this is not always the case in other countries. Students are expected to do research in a library before tackling an assignment, and simply regurgitating lecture notes is also not acceptable.
3. The best way to overcome these hurdles is to be prepared. The first step is to take a test to assess the English language skills needed to cope with the issues of academic culture.
4. If an accredited test indicates that a student?s language skills are not sufficient to embark on a university degree, the next step is to consider pre-sessional courses, generally at the university where the student will take a degree. These can last from three weeks to an academic year, so it is wise for students to be realistic about their needs. It is generally accepted that approximately 200 hours of study are needed to improve on one bad score on some tests. Some of the ?new? universities that formed from polytechnics in 1992 are experimenting with new styles of pre-sessional and foundation courses. Elspeth Jones, Director of the Centre for Language Study at Leeds Metropolitan University explains, ?Our courses are monthly, and so students from parts of the world with a different academic year can enroll at any time.?
5. She feels that language training in new universities is generally more flexible than in older institutions. ?Universities like ours can take students with lower language test grades and can put them through a programme that will bring them up to the required standard, though we cannot guarantee how long it will take
Answer the questions
Academic writing includes
(a) how to approach an article
?(b) how to read a work
(c) how to make notes
?(d) All of these
What is the period of the pre-sessional course?
(a) 1 year??????????? (b) 3 months to a year??????????? (c) One month???????????? (d) 6 months
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The patrolling cars,
And stares with his brilliant eyes
At the brilliant stars.
(A Tiger in the Zoo)
5M
i. Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option.
The place referred to in the extract is in
(a) the forest
(b) a zoo
(c) a circus
(d) a wildlife sanctuary
ii. Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/phrase from extract
battles : history:: _______ : astronomy
(Clue: Just like battles make up history. similarly.... are a component of astronomy)
iii. To go around an area at regular times to check that it is safe is called
(a) Brightening
(b) Staring
(c) Patrolling
(d) Searching
iv. Where does the tiger look at in the night?
v. The word in the extract opposite in meaning to the word, 'dull' is
(a) brilliant
(b) Stare
(c) patrolling
(d) stars
1. Read the passage given below : 8
Globalization
Globalization is the way to open businesses, improve technological growth, economy,?etc, at the international level for all countries. It is the way in which manufacturers and?producers of the products or goods sell their products globally without any restriction.?It provides huge profits to the businessmen as they get low cost labour in poor?countries easily. It provides a big opportunity to the companies to deal with the?worldwide market.
Globalization helps to consider the whole world as a single market. Traders are?extending their areas of business by treating the world as a global village. Earlier till?the 1990s, there was a restriction on importing certain products which were already?manufactured in India like agricultural products, engineering goods, food items and?toiletries. However, during the 1990s there was a pressure from the rich countries on?the poor and developing countries to allow them to spread their businesses by opening?their markets. In India the globalization and liberalization process was started in 1991.
After many years, globalization brought about a major revolution in the Indian market?when multinational brands came to India and started delivering a wide range of quality?products at cheap prices. Prices of good quality products came down because of the?cutthroat competition in the market.
Globalization and liberalization of the businesses in India have flooded the market?with quality foreign products but has affected the local Indian industries adversely to a?great extent resulting in the job loss to poor and uneducated workers. Globalization has been a bonanza for the consumers, however, a loss to the small-scale Indian?producers.
Globalization has had some very positive effects on the Indian consumer in all sectors?of society. It has affected the Indian students and education sector to a great extent by?making study books and a lot of information available over the internet. Collaboration?of foreign universities with the Indian universities has brought about a huge change in?the field of education.
Globalization of trade in the agricultural sector has brought varieties of quality seeds?which have disease resistance property. However, it is not good for the poor Indian?farmers because the seeds and agricultural technologies are costly.?It has brought about a huge revolution in the employment sector by the spread of?businesses like cottage, handloom, carpet, artisan carving, ceramic, jewellery, and?glassware etc.
Attempt any eight of the following questions : 1 ? 8 = 8
(a) What is globalization ?
(b) Write any two advantages of globalization.
(c) What was the pressure from the rich countries in the 1990?s ?
(d) What is the effect of multinational brands entering the Indian market ?
(e) How are the prices of quality products affected due to globalization ?
(f) How have the foreign products affected the local industry adversely ?
(g) What has been the impact of globalization on the Indian students ?
(h) Why has globalization had a negative effect on the poor Indian farmer ?
(i) How has the cottage industry benefited from globalization ?
confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution?lights called family, and you will have
flats called jobs. But, if you have a spark called determination, an engine called
perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it to a place
called success!
2. In spite of all our planning and preparation, unexpected challenges are certain to arise.
The bumps in the road are unavoidable, but you'll never get to your destination if you
aren't willing to drive over them. The difference between a disaster and triumph lies in
whether or not you're prepared and willing to weather the storm. If you're ready, those
bumps will become stepping-stones.
3. The key thing to realise is that working harder is the same as working smarter. How do
you work smarter? You just need to have the right skills. People want improved
circumstances and better life without an improved self. They want victory without paying
the price or making efforts. It really cannot happen without
the other. Any improvements that have not been generated by improving yourself are
superficial and short-lived. If you want to have a better future, you have to change
yourself. Stop worrying about the various challenges that will come your way. Just believe
in yourself and use them as stepping-stones.
4. "Success" is getting whatever you want out of life without violating the rights of others."
It is not an accident. Success is the result of our attitude and our attitude is a choice. Hence
success is a matter of choice and not chance.
5. Today success represents a holistic and positive attitude to life. Attitude is everything.
Success is not restricted within some kind of brick-and-mortar premises. It assumes the individuality of a complete act executed with perfection; material achievements do not
define life. We don?t remember sports stars for the products they endorse but the spirit of
achievement they represent. In the abundance of positive attitude, lie in the grandeur of a
truly rewarding rich life.
6. Success can be measured from two standpoints ? the external and the internal. Externally
it is the measure of a job well done and recognition. Internally it is the feeling of
achievement and wholeness derived from the completion of a task or fulfilment of desire.
On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY SIX questions from
the eight that follow.
(1) On the road to success, friends have been compared to _____________ .
(i) destination (ii) caution lights
(iii) speed bumps (iv) loops
(2) The bumps or hardships are the _______________ to success.
(i) destination (ii) skills (iii) stepping stones (iv) planning
(3) Improvement is not short lived.
(i) that you have just taken on the way
(ii) that you acquire by working hard
(iii) that you have gained access to momentarily
(iv) that you don?t wish to take
(4) Success is a ____________________ .
(i) choice (ii) attitude
(iii) holistic way to live life (iv) all of these
(5) Success comes to those who ________________________ .
(i) can transform bumps to failure
(ii) can transform bumps to stepping stones
(iii) do not have the right attitude (iv) do not preserve
(6) Choose the option that correctly states in meaning of ?weather the storm?:
(i) a difficult situation (ii) to face any challenge that meets a person
(iii) to go out on a stormy day (iv) an easy situation
(7) The synonym of ?surplus? as given in paragraph 5 is
(i) abundance (ii) represent (iii) restricted (iv) grandeur
(8) The antonym of ?deep? as given in paragraph 3 is
(i) harder (ii) superficial (iii) improvement (iv) generated
II. Choose the correct options to fill in the blanks to complete the following narration.
Mother: Why are you late from school, Nitin?
Nitin: While coming from school to bus stop, I slipped by stepping on a banana peel.
Mother: O, my son! Did you hurt yourself?
Nitin: I got a bad bruise on my left knee.
Mother asked Nitin (i) ____________ Nitin replied that while coming from school to bus
stop (ii) ______________ peel. Mother was shocked to hear this. She further
asked (iii) _____________ . Nitin answered that he had got a bad bruise on his left knee.
(1) (i)(a) why was he late from school (b) why he was late from school
(c) why he late from school (d) if he was late from school
(2) (ii) (a) he had slipped by stepping on a banana
(b) he slipped by stepping on a banana
(c) he slip by stepping on a banana
(d) he has slipped by stepping on a banana
(3) (iii) (a) if he did hurt himself (b) how he had hurt himself
(c) if he hurt himself (d) if he had hurt himself
Wind
Subramania Bharati
Wind, come softly.
Don’t break the shutters of the windows.
Don’tscatter the papers.
Don’t throw down the books on the shelf.
There, look what you did —you threw them all down.
You tore the pages of the books.
You brought rain again.
You’re very clever at poking fun at weaklings.
Frail crumbling houses, crumbling doors, crumbling rafters,
crumbling wood, crumbling bodies, crumbling lives,
crumbling hearts –
the wind god winnows and crushes them all.
He won’t do what you tell him.
So, come, let’s build strong homes,
Let’s join the doors firmly.
Practise to firm the body.
Make the heart steadfast.
Do this, and the wind will be friends with us.
The wind blows out weak fires.
He makes strong fires roar and flourish.
His friendship is good.
We praise him every day.
Wind, come softly.
Given below is the summary of the poem. Fill in the blanks with suitable words to complete the summary. Use only one word for each blank.
The poet begins by a) ___________to the wind to blow softly and not cause havoc by breaking window shutters, scattering paper or throwing books on the shelf. The poet b) ___________against the wind since it has torn the pages of the books and has brought rain again. The poet feels that the wind is extremely clever as it c) ____________fun of those who are weak. It does not like anything weak. Everything that d) _______easily be it houses, doors, wood or rafters, is e) _____________mercilessly by wind. Besides, it also crushes weak bodies, lives and hearts. The poet f) __________wind to a God who doesn’t do what people tell him to .The poet offers a g) ____________to help humanity. He appeals to people to be firm, positive and strong both physically as well as mentally. They must have a h) _____________heart if they want to be friends with wind. If we are strong then wind will not only i) _____________ us but also aid us in achieving success and in flourishing. It is j) __________to be friends with wind.
the passage given below and answer the questions that follow
practised in Kerala Though claims of its heavenly
exiblence Kalari is considered to be the most complete and seientific martial art and is
mother of all
martial arts Bodhidharma, a Buddhist mank from India, introduced
Kalari into China and Japat
e is the fact that it is much more than a martial art
of Kalari learns philosophy, medicine. attack and sell del ence and above all
w to avoid confrontations where he has to attack somebody or defend himsel
even learns to treat the injuries
causes to his opponetir while or defending
the body An advanced student would learn about Marma points or pressure po
at the rinin place could cripple or kill a person. T
ressure points various illnesses. Chinese artal ure is also based on these
make a person drop dead
includes and Mantra through which a look could
ereason r Kalari being more than a mere martial art can be attributed to the fact that
it. Their has
mind and body to the student to make him a complete man rather than just turu out
century not have a strong central rule, whi
to began constantly at war with each other avoid unnecessary bloodshed
and fight a system where one Kalari warrior from each side would represent his king
the other The winner would have his king This an
13th and of how respectable and practitioners of were between
16th centuries.
When the ruled they were unable nd the nuances of this art and
scared by the lethal skill of its practitioners, banned it
in India
Kalari being practised in Kerala from the 13th century, makes it
(ii) Why
were Kalari practitioners highly respected?
iii) Why did the British ban Kalari?
How does Kalari make
a student a complete man?
How is Kalari more than a martial art?
(vi) Kalaripayattu
(vin An advanced student of Kalari is taught
viii To whom does he refer in the third line of the second paragraph?
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Indians are high on the emotional quotient and anything that strikes the emotional chord
is an instant hit in India. The success of reality shows in India can be attributed to a great
extent to this weakness. The relief that these shows provide from the saas baru soaps is
mother reason for their immense popularity. The potential of reality shows was exploited
by various television channels. Adun Banega Cronpari calapulted Star TV to the num
one position similarly, Sony's popularity saw a huge rise after it launched In
Idol
it was reality
television that wrote the destiny of television channel Star One. Its two
realities shows The Great Indirut Laughter Challe
and
Nacir Balive
brought
popularity to the channel Reality shows not only changed the destin
channels
television but also of many ordinary p
People like
Kunal Ganiawala.
Sunidhi Chauhan, a Ghos
and Debojit a
some of the coesitul finds of reality
rearrange this to form a meaningful sentence.
PLZ ANSWER FAST
curtain of rain. But suddenly a strong wind began to blow and along with the rain very
large hailstones began to fall.”
(a) Who was satisfied?
(b) Why do you think he was satisfied?
(c) Which word in the extract means the same as ‘covered’?
(d) What happened to the field of ripe corn after the rain?
How do the stories journey by night and India's heroes bring about the themes of sacrifice and heroism
Leaving the safety of a rocky ledge
The snail sets out
On his long journey
Across a busy path.
The grass is greener on the other side!
For tender leaf or juicy stem
He'll brave the hazards of the road.
Not made to dodge or weave or run
He must await each threatening step
Chancing his luck
Keeping his tentacles crossed!
Though all unaware
Of the dangers of being squashed
He does not pause or flinch-
A cartwheel misses by an inch!-
But slithers on
Intent on dinner.
He's there at last, his prize-
Rich leaf-mould where the grass grows tall
I salute you, Snail.
Somehow you've made me feel quite small.
Qrs. what does the poet convey by the line keeping his tentacles crossed?
2. The poll which was commissioned by Music Magpie included 2000 parents and revealed that one in four took creative liberties when sharing fairytales with their children to suit their beliefs and ideologies. Meanwhile, another 16% confessed to banning them altogether.
3. While these classic tales might seem playful and innocent on the surface, a closer look at the plot, lines, and characters reveals some problematic traits. For example, in ?Little Red Riding Hood?, ?The child is eaten alive by a wolf, only to be saved by a hunter who cuts her out of the animal?s stomach with an axe?. ?The Three Little Pigs? also reaches a rather gory conclusion with the pigs murdering a wolf and eating it. Lest we forget ?The Ginger Bread Man?, whose protagonist is also eaten by a fox. It is an ending that?s hard for parents to swallow, with one of them labeling it as ?too cruel? in the survey.
4. However, deeper analysis into some of the nation?s most popular tales unveiled even further issues with regards to political correctness. One in four parents found it inappropriate that ?Cindrella has to do all of the cleanings in her home while another 25% argued that ?sleeping beauty? poses a consent issue, given that prince charming kisses the princess while she is asleep. Meanwhile, 27% believe that ?Pinocchio? encourages children to tell lies while one in four claims that ?The Ugly Duckling? in which an abused duckling is only accepted by society after he has grown into a swan, advocates body shaming.
5. Some of these stories have been around for generations. ?But times have charged and there are elements to these classics which for some don?t really fit into society as they once did. We all agree that stories play a vital role in the growth and development of children. The books they read and the characters they get to know can become like friends. Reading stories also helps children with their confidence levels, coping with emotions, and language learning.
6. So stories are a great way to learn in a natural way as there is no teaching involved in it. The learners learn from simply reading the story. The choice of stories must be judicious.
Answer the Questions
Select the option that makes the correct use of ?poses? as used in the passage, to fill in space.
(a) The king stopped a short distance from them as if expecting them to launch into a battle despite their relaxed ????
(b) A friendly wagtail ????? for the camera on the giant lily pad.
(c) If you are wearing special outfits, be sure to choose? ????. that accentuate them.
(d) This barbaric trade ????a serious threat to the survival of the wild chimpanzee
What is the expectation of the readers from classic tales?
(a) To be playful and innocent
(b) To entertain while teaching moral values
?(c) To be peaceful and innocent
(d) To only entertain
Plz answer these wuestions and explain where and why the answers are
Find names of 10 birds given 'across' and 'down' from the grid and circle them :
Read the following passage carefully :
Crown prince Jung Jung Bahadur grew taller and stronger day by day. No other miracle marked his childhood days apart from the event already described. The boy drank the milk of an English cow, was brought up by an English nanny, tutored in English by an Englishman, saw nothing but English films-exactly as the crown princes of all the other Indian states did. When he came of age at twenty, the State, which had been with the Court of Wards until then, came into his hands.
But everyone in the kingdom remembered the astrologers prediction. Many continued to discuss the matter. Slowly it came to the Maharajas ears.
There were innumerable forests in the Pratibandapuram State. They had tigers in them. The Maharaja knew the old saying, You may kill even a cow in self-defence. There could certainly be no objection to killing tigers in self-defence. The Maharaja started out on a tiger hunt.
The Maharaja was thrilled beyond measures when he killed his first tiger. He sent for the State astrologer and showed him the dead beast.
What do you say now ? he demanded.
Your majesty may kill ninety-nine tigers in exactly the same manner. But the astrologer drawled.
But what ? Speak without fear.
But you must be very careful with the hundredth tiger.
What if the hundredth tiger were also killed ?
Then I will tear up all my books on astrology, set fire to them, and..
And..
I shall cut off my tuft, crop my hair short and become an insurance agent, the astrologer finished on an incoherent note.
From that day onwards it was celebration time for all the tigers inhabiting Pratibandapuram. The State banned tiger hunting by anyone except the Maharaja. A proclamation was issued to the effect that if anyone dared to fling so much as a stone at a tiger, all his wealth and property would be confiscated.
The Maharaja vowed he would attend to all other matters only after killing the hundred tigers. Initially the king seemed well set to realise his ambition.
Not that he faced no dangers. There were times when the bullet missed its mark, the tiger leapt upon him and he fought the beast with his bare hands. Each time it was the Maharaja who won.
At another time he was in danger of losing his throne. A high-ranking British officer visited Pratibandapuram. He was very fond of hunting tigers. And fonder of being photographed with the tigers he had shot. As usual, he wished to hunt tigers in Pratibandapuram. But the Maharaja was firm in his resolve. He refused permission. I can organize any other hunt. You may go on a boar hunt. You may conduct a mouse hunt. We are ready for a mosquito hunt. But tiger hunt ! Thats impossible!
The British officers secretary sent word to the Maharaja through the dewan that the durai himself did not have to kill the tiger. The Maharaja could do the actual killing. What was important to the durai was a photograph of himself holding the gun and standing over the tigers carcass. But the Maharaja would not agree even to this proposal. If he relented now, what would he do if other British officers turned up for tiger hunts? Because he prevented a British officer from fulfilling his desire, the Maharaja stood in danger of losing his kingdom itself.
1. Answer the following questions briefly :
(a) What kind of films did the crown prince see ?
(b) When did the state come into the Kings hands ?
2. Complete the given passage with suitable words.
The King was in (a) of losing his kingdom. A high-ranking (b) officer visited Pratibandapuram. He wanted to (c) tigers. But the Maharaja was (d) in his resolve.
3. Find the words from the passage that mean the following :
(i) succumbed (ii) stopped by law
plz answer this now i have test
Q1. Read the passage given below carefully : (10 Marks)A Rose For The QueenThere was not a man in the Mughal Empire who did not know of Jahangirs love for his queen, Noor Jahan. As was the custom of the time, Jahangir had many queens, all of them beautiful and talented. But Noor Jahan, the chief queen was special. She was the epitome of grace, beauty and talent. She was also an intelligent woman who understood statecraft and was unscathed by palace intrigues. Jahangir had found in her an invaluable friend and counsellor. She even shared his leisure pursuits, going so far as to accompany him on his hunting expeditions. In fact, Noor Jahan was an excellent shot and once, surprised and delighted her husband by bringing down a ferocious tiger with a single arrow. In appreciation of Noor Jahans accomplishment, Jahangir showered her with gifts. He took great pleasure in giving her anything she liked. And Noor Jahan liked a great many things shimmering silks embroidered with gold and silver and rainbow coloured threads, jewellery, etc. Once Jahangir gifted her an emerald which was the size of a small walnut. Another time, he gave her a cluster of rubies set in a pendant. Noor Jahan loved to design her own jewellery and some of it was elegant enough to be appreciated by the emperor as well. In an effort to give Noor Jahan, the best of everything, Jahangir took her to Kashmir every year. For two long months, they escaped the heat of the plains and enjoyed the beauty of nature.Noor Jahan loved these sojourns in Kashmir. She loved the sparkling streams and the beautiful, colourful flowers that bloomed all over the meadows and the hillsides. But there was one thing she loved in particular, and that was a rose that bloomed in summer, on a single bush, in a garden at the foot of a mountain in Kashmir. The wasnt white and it wasnt pink, but a bit of both. The petals had frilly, rose tinted edges that looked like the work of an artist with a clever brush. And its scent was out of this world. In Agra, all the year around, Noor Jahan waited for the day when she would go to Kashmir and set her eyes on the rose again.She craved to go to Kashmir and see that ethereally beautiful rose that had been planted in the gardens of Kashmir by one of the most famed gardeners. The rose only bloomed in the summer season and if one missed an opportunity, it would be the next year.I. Complete the following statements briefly : (1x6 = 6 Marks) Noor Jahan was a special queen because _______ .Jahangir had found in Noor Jahan a _______ .Jahangir gifted Noor Jahan ______ .Jahangir and Noor Jahan craved to escape to ______ .Noor Jahan loved the ______ in Kashmir.But Noor Jahans delight was the _____II. Answer the following questions briefly : (1x2 = 2 Marks)How was Noor Jahan known to be an intelligent woman?Describe the rose flower.III. Find the words in the passage which mean the same as the words (1x2 = 2 Marks) given below :(a). Unharmed (b). Getawaypurest diamonds. Justify his statement
After having read the lesson on the oppression that communities faced in
South Africa, you were deeply hurt. You could also relate to the struggles
and hardships of millions of Indians who fought against the oppressive
British rule.
Write a diary entry expressing your feelings about oppression faced by
people in their homeland.
24? May? 20XX, Monday 9:00 pm
My heart is filled with sadness as I think of the oppressed who
had to tolerate the inhuman attitude of the oppressors in their??????????
I. Think about all the factors that can interfere with a good night’s sleep — from work stress
and family responsibilities to unexpected challenges, such as illnesses. It’s no wonder that
quality sleep is sometimes elusive. While you might not be able to control the factors that
interfere with your sleep, you can adopt habits that encourage better sleep. Set aside no more
than eight hours for sleep. The recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult is at least
seven hours. Most people don’t need more than eight hours in bed to achieve this goal. Go to
bed and get up at the same time every day. Try to limit the difference in your sleep schedule
on weeknights and weekends to no more than one hour. Being consistent reinforces your
body’s sleep-wake cycle. If you don’t fall asleep within about 20 minutes, leave your
bedroom and do something relaxing. Read or listen to soothing music. Go back to bed when
you’re tired. Repeat as needed. Don’t go to bed hungry or stuffed. In particular, avoid heavy
or large meals within a couple of hours to bedtime. Your discomfort might keep you up.
Don’t drink caffeine before sleep. The stimulating effects of caffeine take hours to wear off
and can wreak havoc on quality sleep.
Create a room that’s ideal for sleeping. Often, this means cool, dark and quiet.
II. Exposure to light might make it more challenging to fall asleep. Avoid prolonged use of
light-emitting screens just before bedtime. Consider using room-darkening shades, earplugs,
a fan or other devices to create an environment that suits your needs. Doing calming activities
before bedtime, such as taking a bath or using relaxation techniques, might promote better
sleep. Long daytime naps can interfere with night-time sleep. If you choose to nap, limit
yourself to up to 30 minutes and avoid doing so late in the day. If you work nights,
however, you might need to nap late in the day before work to help make up your sleep debt.
Regular physical activity can promote better sleep. Avoid being active too close to bedtime;
however, spending time outside every day might be helpful, too.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any eight out of the ten questions
by choosing the correct option.
1. According to the passage, one must not keep aside more than how many hours to sleep?
(a) 5 hours (b) 6 hours (c) 8 hours (d) 12 hours
2. Select the option that suitably completes the dialogue with reference to paragraph I.
Tom: Doctor, my son sleeps during day hours and then studies till late at night.
Dr. Pam: This is not a good habit Tom. For a healthy person , night sleep _________
(a) should ideally range between 7-8 hours.
(b) wreaks havoc for quality sleep.
(c) is induced better with consumption of caffeine.
(d) get better with heavy dinner.
3. Choose the option that best conveys the message in – ‘Being consistent reinforces your
body’s sleep-wake cycle.’
(a) We can indefinitely extend sleep hours on weekends.
(b) We should take half hour nap during day.
(c) The room should be cool and quiet.
(d) We should try to sleep and get up on same time
every day.
4. One should ____________ heavy meals before bedtime.
(a) eat (b) avoid (c) start (d) stop
5. Select the option with the underlined words that can suitably replace elusive (paragraph I).
(a) The answer was difficult to remember for all the students.
(b) The path to her house was hazy and littered.
(c) A sparkling clear liquid spread all over the floor.
(d) Rahul fainted as he did not have his breakfast.
6. A negative prefix is one which gives the root word, a negative meaning - ‘opposite of’.
From the options
given below, select a negative prefix that appears in the para I.
(a) asleep (b) reinforces c) discomfort (d) achieve
7. Choose the option that CORRECTLY states the two correct aspects related to a good
night’s sleep as stated in the passage.
(1) We should adopt habits that encourage better sleep.
(2) Book a room for sleeping.
(3) Eat just before going to bed for a good sleep.
(4) Go to bed and get up at the same time every day.
(5) Long day time naps are for a good night sleep.
(a) (1) and (4) (b) (2) and (3) (c) (3) and (5) (d) (4) and (5)
8. Which of the following describes an ideal sleeping environment:
(a) A cool, dark, and quiet environment.
(b) Noisy environment.
(c) Outside area.
(d) Moving vehicle.
9. What does the writer advise in paragraph I?
(a) We should not go to bed feeling lazy.
(b) We should not go to bed hungry or stuffed.
(c) We should have coffee before going to bed.
(d) Eat just before going to bed for a good sleep.
10. Choose the option that best captures the central idea of the passage from the given quotes.
(a) “Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our
bodies together.” — Thomas Dekker
(b) “Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.”
—Joseph Pilates
(c) “You can’t control what goes on outside, but you can
control what goes on inside.” — Wayne Dyer
(d) “Sleep awaits those of us who dare to dream.”
—Anthony T. Hincks
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting. Gymnastics, figure skating and synchronized swimming are sports that incorporate dance, while martial arts karate are often compared to dances.
Motion in ordinarily inanimate objects may also be described as dance (the leaves dance in the wind). Every dance no matter what style, has something in common. It not only involves flexibility and body movement, but also physics. If the proper physics is not taken into consideration injuries may occur. Choreography is the art of creating dances.
The people who creates (i.e. choreographs) a dance is known as the choreographer. Dance has certainly been an important part of ceremony, rituals, celebrations and entertainment since the birth of the earliest human civilizations. Archeology delivers trace of dance from prehistoric times such as the 9000 yaers old Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka painting in India and Egyptian tomb painting depicting dancing figures from circa 3300 BC.
Once the earliest structured uses of dances may have been in the performance and in the telling of myths. Before the production of written languages dances was one of the methods of passing these stories down from generation to generation.
1) An art form in which people move ________ is called dance.
(a) Spiritually (b) rhythmically (c) expressingly (d) humorously
2) While writing in a poetic mood, the writer may use the word dance to describe the ________ of some object.
(a) movement (b) beauty (c) rhythm (d) velocity
3) To avoid being hurt one should consider the ________ of object and its movements while dancing.
(a) flexibility (b) style (c) physics (d) body movement
4) Before the script of writing was produced, dance used to be a ________ from one generation to another.
(a) mode of passing information (b) mode of passing stories (c) mode of sharing experiences (d) mode of narrating events
5) A word in the passage which means the same as "lifeless" is ________
(a) animate (b) unanimate (c) inanimate (d) motionless
answer key to questions of From Cocoon Forth A Butterfly poem
I am very fond of atlases. As a child I used to find it difficult to lay my hands on
an atlas. So when we started the Foundation at Infosys, I decided to distribute
atlases free of cost to schools so that children could see the country and the world
and the vastness of the planet they lived in.
One day as I was coming back from my work at dusk I saw some cattle coming
back after grazing. I smelled the wonderful aroma of fresh groundnuts in the air.
A man was selling fresh groundnuts in front of the local school. It was quite
irresistible. I decided to buy a kilo of groundnuts from him. The man, obviously
a farmer was selling his product directly to customers passing that way.
He weighed a kilo and gave it to me loose. Take this and put it in your bag,‟ I
was not carrying one so I asked him if he could get one from somewhere. He
thought for a while and then turned to his assistant and said, Run into the
school, the classrooms are still open. There will be a big red book there, with
thick pages. Tear out one page and get it. Before I could stop him the boy had
run into the school. Soon he came back holding a colourful leaf and I was handed
my groundnuts in it. I looked closely at the leaf and realised that it was from one
of the atlases which I had gifted to the school some months back. I was shocked.
Why did you tear the page from this book? I asked.
The man said, some lady gives these books free to the school. The paper is nice
and thick, so we use it sometimes for wrapping things.
I was shocked. Sadly I looked at the leaf which bore the seal of our foundation
too.
Since then I decided to change my policy with regards to extending monetary
help to the needy. I decided to give only part help henceforth.
Complete the following statements by selecting the most appropriate options
from the ones given below:
(a) The narrator distributed atlases in schools because __________ .
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(i) she wanted all children to know the locations of different places in
the world and the planet earth.
(ii) she could not afford to buy an atlas when she was a child.
(iii) she thought books were the best gift one could give to children.
(iv) atlases had colourful and thick leaves.
(b) The author says before she could stop him the boy had already run into
the school. She wanted to stop him because __________ .
(i) she decided to put the groundnuts in her handbag.
(ii) she was in a hurry and she felt the boy would take long to fetch the
paper.
(iii) she realised at once that the boy would tear leaves from a book
which was not a good habit.
(iv) she felt that the boy would be punished if he was caught stealing.
(c) The author changed her mind with respect to extending full help to the
poor and the needy. What made her change her mind was that
__________
(i) she felt that the poor would become lazy if they got into the habit
of getting everything free.
(ii) she was a strict disciplinarian and did not like to spoil their habits.
(iii) she felt that any gift given totally free of cost lost its value even
amongst the most needy.
(iv) instead of giving help she thought it was better to give the poor
people suitable jobs instead.
(d) The word irresistible‟ in the passage means:
(i) cheap (ii) beautiful
(iii) precious (iv) tempting
(e) The lady and the groundnut seller reacted differently to the tearing of the
leaves from the atlas. The statement which best describes their reactions
is :
(i) Both were happy that their respective problems were solved
(ii) The lady appreciated the resourcefulness of the boy and the
groundnut seller.
(iii) The lady was shocked and clearly unhappy at the misuse of
atlases: the groundnut seller did not see any harm in tearing leaves
from books which had been given free of cost.
(iv) The groundnut seller tore the leaves reluctantly but the lady
assured him that there was no harm in doing it as those books
were donated free of
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that follow.
5. Read the following passage carefully: , (8 Marks)
CHESS Chess is a two-player strategy board game played on a chessboard, a checker game board with 64 squares arranged in an eight-by-eight grid. Chess is played by millions of people worldwide, both amateurs and professionals. ?
Each player begins the game with 16 pieces:. one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns. Each of the six piecetypes moves differently. The most powerful piece is the queen and the least powerful piece is the pawn. The objective is to 'checkmate' the opponent's king by placing it under an inescapable threat of capture. To this end, a player's pieces are used to attack and capture the opponent's pieces, while supporting their own. in addition to Checkmate, the game can be won by voluntary resignation by the opponent. which typically occurs when too much material is lost, or if Checkmate appears unavoidable. A game may also result in a draw in several ways.
Chess is believed to have originated in India, sometime before the 7th century, being derived from the Indian game of Chaturanga. Chaturanga is also the likely ancestor of the Eastern strategy games Xiangqi, Ianggi and Shogi. The pieces took on their current powers in Spain in the late 15th century; the rules were finally standardized in the 19th century. The first generally recognized World Chess Champion, Wilhelm Steinitz, claimed his title in 1886. Since 1948, the World Championship has been controlled by FlDE, the game's international governing body; the current World Champion is the Norwegian Magnus Carlsen. FlDE also organizesthe Women's World Championship, the World Junior Championship, the World Senior Championship, the Blitz and Rapid
World Championships and the Chess Olympiad, a popular competition among teams from different nations. There is also a Correspondence Chess World Championship and
a World Computer Chess Championship. Online chess has opened amateur and professional competition to a wide and varied group of players. There are also many chess variants, with different rules, different pieces, and different boards.
0n the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions:
a) What are the things required to play chess?
b)) Name the six pieces which move differently?
c} What kind of power do the queen and the pawn have?
d) How can king be put into Checkmate?
e) What are the other ways of winning a chess game?
f) When did obtaining power to pieces and standardizing rules in chess take place?
g) What is the role of FIDE ?
h) Find a word from paragraph No. 2 that is opposite to the word 'successor?.
Women empowerment refers to making women powerful to make them capable of deciding for themselves. Women have suffered a lot through the years at the hands of men. In earlier centuries, they were treated as almost non-existent. As if all the rights belonged to men even something as basic as voting. As the times evolved, women realized their power. There on began the revolution for women empowerment.
As women were not allowed to make decisions for themselves, women empowerment came in like a breath of fresh air. It made them aware of their rights and how they must make their own place in society rather than depending on a man. It recognized the fact that things cannot simply work in someone's favour because of their gender. However, we still have a long way to go when we talk about the reasons why we need it.
Almost every country, no matter how progressive has a history of ill-treating women. In other words, women from all over the world have been rebellious to reach the status they have today. While the western countries are still making progress, third world countries like India still lag behind in women empowerment. In India, women empowerment is needed more than ever. India is amongst the countries which are not safe for women. There are various reasons for this. Firstly, women in India are in danger of honour killings. Their family thinks it's right to take their lives if they bring shame to the reputation of their legacy. Moreover, the education and freedom scenario is very regressive here. Women are not allowed to pursue higher education, they are married off early. The men are still dominating women in some regions like it's the woman's duty to work for him endlessly. They do not let them go out or have freedom of any kind. In addition, domestic violence is a major problem in India. The men beat up their wife and abuse them as they think women are their property. More so, because women are afraid to speak up. Similarly, the women who do actually work get paid less than their male counterparts. It is downright unfair and sexist to pay someone less for the same work because of their gender. Thus, we see how women empowerment is the need of the hour. We need to empower these women to speak up for themselves and never be a victim of injustice.
Choose the most appropriate options to answer the questions;
(a) Women want to be empowered so that...
(i) they can travel alone.
(ii) they can decide for themselves.
(iii) they can dominate their spouses.
(iv) none of the above.
(b) Non-existent means same as...
(i) someone who will not go.
(ii) someone who hate women.
(iii) someone who hate men.
(iv) someone who is not present.
(c) How did women realise the need to be empowered?
(i) They were suffering because of men.
(ii) Not capable of deciding for themselves.
(iii) No voting rights.
(iv) All of the above.
(d) The expression 'a breath of fresh air' means same as...
(i) they are comfortable breathing.
(ii) they removed the pollutants from the air.
(iii) they experienced a refreshing change.
(iv) all of the above.
(e) When women were empowered they realised
(i) interdependence
(ii) independence
(iii) oppression
(iv) suspension
(f) The phrase 'a long way to go' implies...
(i) a long journey to reach the empowerment building.
(ii) a lot of hurdles to be overcome to gain empowerment.
(iii) to take the opposite choices which men take, to be victorious.
(iv) to not worry about male gender any more.
(g) Read the two opinions and then choose the right option.
Opinion 1: All countries have history of ill-treating women.
Opinion 2: The western countries never ill-treat their women.
(i) Opinion 1 and opinion 2 are correct
(ii) Only Opinion 1 is correct.
(iii) Only Opinion 2 is correct.
(iv) Opinion 1 and 2 are incorrect.
(h) Women from all over the world have been rebellious to reach their status, they I today. Means ..
(i) women deserve to be ill-treated because they have always been timid.
(ii) women deserve to be ill-treated because they are too wild.
(iii) women have fought for their recognition to be treated the way they are today.
(iv) women are rebellious because they want to dominate men.
(I) Women in India are in danger of 'honour killing" This means...
(i) they are killed because they bring shame.
(ii) they are killed if they marry anyone other than their own caste.
(iii) they are killed because of their legacy.
(iv) they are unsafe so they are killed.
(j) Domestic violence is a major problem in India.
(i) Women are exploited as if they are their property .
(ii) Women speak too much in their domestic place.
(iii) Women must be disciplined through violence.
(iv) All of the above.