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What is the story "Who Did Patrick’s Homework?"

The story "Who Did Patrick’s Homework?" is about a boy named Patrick, who is a lazy boy, who loves to watch TV instead of doing his homework. One day, he comes across a leprechaun named Sheehy who promises to do all his homework if he catches him.

Patrick agrees to the deal and catches the leprechaun. However, the leprechaun not only completes Patrick's homework but also causes mischief in his house. Sheehy continues to help Patrick with his homework, but the boy feels guilty and decides to do his own homework, with Sheehy's help.

As the story progresses, Sheehy teaches Patrick the importance of hard work and how cheating can only lead to trouble. In the end, Patrick realizes his mistake and promises to work hard in the future.

Overall, the chapter highlights the value of hard work and honesty, and teaches children to take responsibility for their actions.

WORKING WITH THE TEXT 

1. What did Patrick think his cat was playing with? What was it really?

Answer:

Patrick thought his cat was playing with a little doll, but it was actually a tiny man or elf.

2. Why did the little man grant Patrick a wish?

Answer:

The little man granted Patrick a wish as he was grateful to Patrick for rescuing him from the trap.

3. What was Patrick’s wish?

Answer:

Patrick's wish was to excel in his studies without having to work hard.

4. In what subjects did the little man need help, to do Patrick’s homework?

Answer:

The little man needed help in math, science, and English to do Patrick's homework.

5. How did Patrick help him?

Answer:

Patrick helped the little man by explaining the concepts and answering his questions in these subjects.

6. Who do you think did Patrick’s homework — the little man, or Patrick himself? Give reasons for your answer.

Answer:

It is suggested that Patrick himself did his homework as the little man was struggling with the subjects and Patrick had to teach him. Additionally, the homework was completed in Patrick's own handwriting.

WORKING WITH LANGUAGE 

A. Fill in the blanks in the sentences below with the words or phrases from the box. (You may not know the meaning of all the words. Look such words up in a dictionary, or ask your teacher.) out of luck mystery true to his word chores semester between you and me look up 

1. Some people find household _chores _a bore, but I like to help at home.
2. Who stole the diamond is still a ___mystery__.
3. This _semester_ we are going to have a class exhibition.
4. ___True to his word__, the elf began to help Patrick.
5. Can you ___look up___ this word in the dictionary?
6. I started early to be on time, but I was ___out of luck___. There was a traffic jam!
7. She says she’s got a lot of books, but ____between___ you and me, I think most of them are borrowed.

 B. Use the clues given below to complete this crossword puzzle.  

1. Weary
2. Scowled
3. Breeches
4. Glitch
5. Elf

Down: 6. Chores

1. Hamper
2. Shrieked

SPEAKING  

A. In the story Patrick does difficult things he hates to do, because the elf pretends he needs help. Have you ever done something difficult or frightening, by pretending about it in some way? Tell your classmates about it. Or Say what you feel about homework. (The words and phrases in the boxes may help you.) Do you think it is useful, even though you may not like it? Form pairs, and speak to each other. For example: You may say, “I am not fond of homework.” Your partner may reply, “But my sister helps me with my lessons at home, and that gives a boost to my marks.” (not) be fond of,(not) take to, (not) develop a liking for, (not) appeal to, (not) be keen on, (not) have a taste for, support, assist, with the aid of, help, be a boon, give a boost to 

Answer:

 I am not fond of homework, but I have learned to appreciate its benefits over time. At first, I did not take to it easily, and I did not develop a liking for it. It just did not appeal to me, and I was not keen on spending my evenings completing assignments. However, with the support of my family and teachers, I started to see how homework can help me understand the concepts better. Getting assistance with homework aided me in completing the tasks and understanding the subject matter. Eventually, I realized that homework can be a boon and give a boost to my marks. While I still may not have a taste for it, I know that homework can help me succeed academically with the aid of others. 

OR

 But my sister helps me with my lessons at home, and that gives a boost to my marks. At first, I was not fond of the idea of having to do extra work outside of school hours. I did not take to the concept of homework easily, and I did not develop a liking for it. It simply did not appeal to me, and I was not keen on spending my free time studying. However, with the support and assistance of my sister, I started to see how doing homework could help me achieve better results in school. Her aid proved to be a boon, and it gave me a boost in my understanding of the subjects I was studying. While I may still not have a taste for homework, I appreciate the help that is available to me and know that it can be a valuable tool in my academic success. 

 WRITING

 A. This story has a lot of rhyming words, as a poem does. Can you write out some parts of it like a poem, so that the rhymes come at the end of separate lines? For example: Patrick never did homework. “Too boring,” he said. He played baseball and hockey and Nintendo instead. 

Answer: Schoolvally HINT

The elf was a mystery, small and quite absurd, 

He appeared out of nowhere, and spoke not a word. 

He looked quite upset, as he sat on a shelf,

 And Patrick, quite confused, asked the elf for help.

The elf granted a wish, as Patrick soon found, 

But the task he gave was quite profound. To do all of Patrick's homework, it seemed quite a feat, 

But the elf promised to help, and never to cheat.

Patrick tried to teach him, with patience and care, 

But the elf found it hard, and gave quite a scare. 

In math and in science, he needed some aid, 

And Patrick, with kindness, stayed by his aide.

At last, they finished the work, and Patrick had learned, 

That doing homework was something he'd earned. 

The elf disappeared, as he'd promised before, 

Leaving Patrick with lessons, forever to store.

 B. Look at these sentences. 1. “Too boring,” he said. 2. Cleaned his room, did his chores. When we speak, we often leave out words that can easily be guessed. We do not do this when we write, unless we are trying to write as we speak (as in the story). 

 So, if we were to write carefully, we would say: l “Homework is too boring,” he said. l He cleaned his room and did his chores. 

C. Rewrite the following incomplete sentences carefully, so that the reader does not have to guess what is left out. 1. more and more books 2. too difficult 3. got up late, missed the bus

4. solved the mystery 

 Answer:

1. He kept buying more and more books.
2. The math problem was too difficult for me to solve.
3. She got up late and missed the bus.
4. The detective finally solved the mystery.

D. Look at this cartoon by R.K.Laxman. Read the sentence given below the cartoon. Discuss the following questions with your partner. l What is it about? l Do you find it funny? If so, why? l Do you think a cartoon is a serious drawing? Why or why not? 

Answer: 

1. The cartoon portrays a father who is concerned about his child's academic progress.
2. Yes, the cartoon is quite amusing. The father urges the child to work diligently on his studies, but he prohibits him from reading about child labor laws.
3. Cartoons are primarily intended to evoke laughter, but they can also be serious in that they draw attention to issues that impact us all.

The poem "A House, A Home" highlights the difference between a house and a home. The poem starts by describing a house as a structure made of bricks, cement, and stone, and a home as a place filled with love, care, and warmth.

The poet emphasizes that a house may have doors, windows, and rooms, but it is only a place to live in. A home, on the other hand, is a place where people share their emotions, feelings, and experiences with each other.

The poem emphasizes that a home is not just made up of physical objects such as furniture, carpets, and curtains but is also built on the foundation of love, trust, and affection. It also talks about how a home may have its flaws and imperfections, but it is still the most precious place in the world.

Overall, the poem "A House, A Home" emphasizes the importance of having a loving and caring family and how it is not the physical structure but the emotions and memories that make a house into a home.

Poem : A House, A Home

WORKING WITH THE POEM  

1. Do you agree with what the poet says? Talk to your partner and complete these sentences.

Answer:

(i) A house is made of ___brick, stone, and hard wood___.

(ii) It has _______window glass, eaves, chimneys, tile floors, stucco, roofs, and lots of doors____.

(iii) A home is made by _______loving and caring for your family and doing unselfish acts_____.

(iv) It has ____brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, and kindly sharing_______.

2. Now complete these sentences about your house and home.  

Answer:

(i) My house is a ____two-story building with a small garden in front and a backyard. It has a living room, kitchen, dining room, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms______.

(ii) The best thing about my home is _________the warmth and love that my family shares. We always support and care for each other, and we have many happy memories together_______.

 What is the story "How the Dog Found Himself a New Master!" 

The story "How the Dog Found Himself a New Master!" is about a dog who becomes dissatisfied with the life of a wild dog, which is full of danger, hunger, and insecurity. He decides that he wants to be a servant to someone who is stronger than him and can provide him with food and protection. The dog then sets out to find such a master.

He first meets a big wolf, who agrees to take him as a servant. However, when they encounter a bear, the wolf becomes frightened and runs away. The dog decides that he needs a stronger master and asks the bear to be his master. The bear agrees and plans to kill a cow for them to eat. However, when they approach a herd of cows, the cows become panicked, and the bear becomes afraid of a lion that rules the forest in those parts.

The dog then decides that he wants the lion to be his master and asks to serve him. The lion agrees, and the dog serves him for a long time. The dog is happy with his life because the lion is the strongest animal in the forest, and he is protected from harm.

However, one day the lion becomes frightened of a man who is approaching, and the dog realizes that he wants a master who is stronger than the lion. The dog leaves the lion and becomes a servant to the man.

The story teaches us that the dog is a loyal and faithful animal who seeks a master who can provide him with protection and security. It also shows that the dog is intelligent and can make rational decisions to improve his quality of life. Ultimately, the story tells us that the dog has found its true master in man and remains his faithful companion even today.

WORKING WITH THE TEXT  

A. Discuss these questions in pairs before you write the answers.  

1. Why did the dog feel the need for a master?

Answer:

The dog felt the need for a master because he realized that he couldn't survive alone in the wild, and he needed someone to provide him with food and shelter

2. Who did he first choose as his master? Why did he leave that master?

Answer:

The dog first chose a big, fierce wolf as his master. However, he soon left the wolf because he found him too fierce and unpredictable.

3. Who did he choose next?

Answer:

The dog then chose a man as his master because he thought that humans were kind and would take care of him. However, he soon realized that the man was cruel and beat him often.

4. Why did he serve the Lion for a long time?

Answer:

The dog served the lion for a long time because he was afraid of him and thought that the lion was the strongest of all the animals in the forest.

5. Who did he finally choose as his master and why?

Answer:

The dog finally chose a kind and gentle man as his master because he realized that he wanted to be with someone who would love and care for him. The man was also weak and could not provide the dog with much protection, but the dog did not mind because he was happy to have found someone who would treat him well.

B. A summary of the story is given below. Fill in the blanks to complete it taking appropriate

phrases from the box.  

a dog, stronger than anyone else, the strongest of all,  a wolf,  the bear, afraid of man, his own master, a lion

Answer:

This is the story of —–a dog–, who used to be ——his own master——. He decided to find a master —–––stronger than any one else—. First he found ——a wolf———, but the wolf was afraid of –––the bear— . The dog thought that the bear was ———strongest of all———— . After some time the dog met ——a lion—— , who seemed the strongest. He stayed with the lion for a long time. One day he realised that the lion was —afraid of man——— . To this day, the dog

remains man’s best friend.

WORKING WITH LANGUAGE  

A. Each word in the box given below indicates a large number of For example, ‘a herd of cows’ refers to many cows. Complete each of the following phrases with a suitable word from the box.

School, fleet, brood, bundle, bunch, pack, flock herd.

Answer:

a fleet of ships

a bunch of flowers

a brood of chicks

a herd of cattle

a bundle of sticks

a flock of sheep

a school of fish

a pack of wolves

B. Make nouns from the words given below by adding –ness or –

ity. (For some words we need to add just –ty, or –y.)

Answer:

honest - honesty

kind - kindness

cruel - cruelty

calm - calmness

sad - sadness

active - activity

creative - creativity

sincere - sincerity

cheerful - cheerfulness

bitter - bitterness

sensitive - sensitivity

great - greatness

C. Word search

• There are twelve words hidden in this table.

• Six can be found horizontally and the remaining six vertically.

• All of them are describing words like ‘good’, ‘happy’, etc.

• The first letters of the words are given below:

Horizontal: H R F F S G

Vertical: A W S F L Q

Answer:

The words are:

Horizontal: FRIEND, FUNNY, HAPPY, GREAT, SAD, RUDE

Vertical: ANGRY, SLEEPY, SAD, FUNNY, LAZY, QUIET

SPEAKING

D. Read the following passage and do the exercises that follow. Then complete the family tree of dogs given on the facing page.

Dog Family

Answer:

The dog family is one of the 11 families that make up the Carnivores, a large group of intelligent, flesh-eating, back-boned animals. In this group are such varied animals as bears, pandas, racoons, cats, hyenas, and even seal. The dog or canine family has many wild species like, foxes, wolves coyotes and jackals, and wild dogs.

The dog is the only domesticated member of the canine family though now and then someone tames a wolf, fox or coyote as a pet. All members of the dog family are descendants of a wolf-like animal which lived about 15 million years ago. From this distant ancestor, the true dogs gradually developed. But nobody knows the exact ancestor of the modem domestic dog.

Several wild dogs look and behave like domestic dogs. The dingo or wild dog of Australia is one of these. It is possible that the dingo was a tamed dog brought to Australia long ago which then ran wild.

Dogs were the first animals tamed by humans—perhaps 20,000 years ago. Tamed dogs were brought from Asia to the New world 5,000 or more years ago. Dogs were first used for hunting.

1.Find the opposites of these words in the text above.

Answer:

(i) ancestor - descendant

(ii) Wild - Tamed

(iii) ancient - modern

(iv) near - distant

(v) suddenly – gradually

2.Complete the following sentences.

Answer:  

(i)The dingo is a ___wild dog___ of Australia that looks and behaves like a domestic dog.

(ii) Dogs were the ___first___ animals tamed by humans. The other animals tamed by humans are ___horses, cats, cows, etc____.

(iii)The New World refers to the __Americas, including North and South America___.

Dogs were brought there from ___Asia to the New World___.

3. Complete the family tree of dogs given below.

Answer:

Carnivore

Seal

Panda

Raccoon

Bear

Hyena

Dog

Canine family

Wild

Wolf

Fox

Coyote

Jackal

Wild dog

Domesticated

1. List out the action words in the poem. dive, dip, snaps, ——soars——,——rides,——,—climbs—,——rests——,——falls——,——wind,—,—fill—,— goes—.

Find out the meanings of these words.

Answer:

Dive:   to plunge into water or the air headfirst

Dip:   to lower and raise quickly

Snaps:   to make a sudden, sharp cracking sound

Soars:    to fly high in the air with little effort

Rides:    to move along on something, like a wave or current

Climbs:    to move upward

Rests:    to be inactive or stationary

Falls:    to move downward

Wind:    to twist or coil

Fill:    to become full or inflated

Goes:    to move or travel

2. Read these lines from the poem: Then soars like a ship With only a sail The movement of the tailless kite is compared to a ship with a sail. This is called a simile. Can you suggest what or who the following actions may be compared to?

Answer:

He runs like —a deer —  

He eats like ——a horse —  

She sings like — a nightingale —  

It shines like ——a glow worm, fire fly —  

It flies like — a kite ——–

3. Try to make a kite with your friends. Collect the things required such as colour paper/newspaper, thread, glue, a thin stick that can be bent. After making the kite see if you can fly it.

Answer:

Yes, I made the kite and I could fly it also, Next time I will make a bigger kite with longer tail.

 The poem "The Kite" by- Harry Behn describes the joy of flying a kite. 

It begins with the description of a new kite's brightness against the blue sky, and its movements as it dips and soars in the wind. The kite is compared to a ship with only a sail. The poem then describes how the kite climbs higher and higher, riding the gusts of wind until it seems to rest, and then starts flying again as soon as a new breeze blows. However, the poem also acknowledges the possibility of the kite getting stuck in a tree and becoming a ragged thing. Overall, the poem celebrates the excitement and freedom of kite-flying, but also acknowledges the risks and challenges involved. 

WORKING WITH THE POEM 

1. List out the action words in the poem. dive, dip, snaps, ——soars——,——rides,——,—climbs—,——rests——,——falls——,——wind,—,—fill—,— goes—.

Find out the meanings of these words.

Answer:

Dive:   to plunge into water or the air headfirst

Dip:   to lower and raise quickly

Snaps:   to make a sudden, sharp cracking sound

Soars:    to fly high in the air with little effort

Rides:    to move along on something, like a wave or current

Climbs:    to move upward

Rests:    to be inactive or stationary

Falls:    to move downward

Wind:    to twist or coil

Fill:    to become full or inflated

Goes:    to move or travel

2. Read these lines from the poem: Then soars like a ship With only a sail The movement of the tailless kite is compared to a ship with a sail. This is called a simile. Can you suggest what or who the following actions may be compared to?

He runs like —a deer —  

He eats like ——a horse —  

She sings like — a nightingale —  

It shines like ——a glow worm, fire fly —  

It flies like — a kite ——–

3. Try to make a kite with your friends. Collect the things required such as colour paper/newspaper, thread, glue, a thin stick that can be bent. After making the kite see if you can fly it.

Answer:

Yes, I made the kite and I could fly it also, Next time I will make a bigger kite with longer tail.

 What is the story "Taro's Reward" 

The story "Taro's Reward" is about a thoughtful son named Taro who lives with his old parents in a hut. One evening, Taro's father expresses a desire for a cup of saké to warm him up. Saké is an expensive drink, and Taro becomes determined to earn more money to buy it for his father. The next day, Taro goes to the forest to chop wood and hears the sound of rushing water. He discovers a beautiful little waterfall that pours out delicious saké instead of water. Taro brings the saké home, and his father is delighted. Taro shares the story of the magic waterfall with his neighbour, who spreads the word around the village, and soon, there is a long procession of visitors to Taro's house. However, the villagers find only water when they drink from the waterfall. They accuse Taro of tricking them and try to drown him in the waterfall. But Taro has the last laugh when he discovers that the magic saké is only available to those who are thoughtful and kind, like him. The waterfall rewards him for his selfless actions by giving him the delicious saké.

 The moral of the story "Taro's Reward" is to emphasize the importance of being a good and thoughtful child to one's parents. Taro worked hard to provide for his old parents and went the extra mile to find a way to warm his father's heart with a cup of sake. His determination and hard work paid off when he discovered the magic waterfall that provided delicious sake. The story highlights the virtues of filial piety and the rewards that come with it, both in terms of personal fulfillment and recognition from others. 

WORKING WITH THE TEXT

A. Answer the following questions.  

1. Why did Taro run in the direction of the stream?

Answer:  

Taro ran in the direction of the stream because he was thirsty and wanted to drink water.

2. How did Taro’s father show his happiness after drinking saké?

Answer:  

Taro's father showed his happiness after drinking saké by singing and dancing.

3. Why did the waterfall give Taro saké and others water?

Answer:  

The waterfall gave Taro saké and others water because Taro was the only person who helped to clear the fallen trees, thus helping to unblock the source of the waterfall.

4. Why did the villagers want to drown Taro?

Answer:  

The villagers wanted to drown Taro because they believed that he had tricked the waterfall into giving him saké, and they were jealous of his success.

5. Why did the Emperor reward Taro?

Answer:  

The Emperor rewarded Taro for his filial piety, or his devotion to his parents, as demonstrated by his efforts to earn money to buy saké for his father.

B. Mark the right item.  

1. Taro earned very little money because  

(i) he didn’t work hard enough.

(ii) the villagers didn’t need wood.

(iii) the price of wood was very low.

Answer:

(iii) the price of wood was very low. 

2. Taro decided to earn extra money

(i) to live a more comfortable life.

(ii) to buy his old father some saké.

(iii) to repair the cracks in the hut.

Answer:

(ii) to buy his old father some saké. 

3. The neighbour left Taro’s hut in a hurry because

(i) she was delighted with the drink.

(ii) she was astonished to hear Taro’s story.

(iii) she wanted to tell the whole village about the waterfall.

Answer:

(iii) she wanted to tell the whole village about the waterfall. 

WORKING WITH LANGUAGE  

A. Strike off the words in the box below that are not suitable. Taro wanted to give his old parents everything they needed. This shows that he was …  

thoughtful, hardworking, loving, honest, considerate, trustworthy, efficient, kind.  

Answer:

hardworking, loving, considerate, kind.  

B. 1. “This made Taro sadder than ever.” ‘This’ refers to  

(i) a strong wind that began to blow.

(ii) Taro’s father’s old age.

(iii) Taro’s inability to buy expensive saké for his father. (Mark the right item.)

Answer:

(iii) Taro’s inability to buy expensive saké for his father. 

2. “This, said the emperor, was to encourage all children to honour and obey their parents.” ‘This’ refers to

(i) the most beautiful fountain in the city.

(ii) rewarding Taro with gold and giving the fountain his name.

(iii) sending for Taro to hear his story.

(Mark the right item.)

Answer:

(ii) rewarding Taro with gold and giving the fountain his name. 

C. Arrange the words below in pairs that rhyme.

Example: young – lung,  

money – sunny,  

young, sad, money, chop, lung, last, wax, could, bad, sound, axe, wood, way, stop, sunny, fast, round, day.

Answer:

young - tongue,  

sad - mad,  

money - honey,  

chop - pop,  

lung - tongue,  

last - fast,  

wax - tax,  

could - should,  

bad - mad,  

sound - round,  

axe - facts,  

wood - good,  

way - say,  

stop - pop,  

sunny - honey,  

fast - past, 

D. 1. Fill in the blanks with words from the box.

Lonely, little, hard, young, thoughtful, delicious, beautiful

Answer:

A —young— woodcutter lived on a —lonely–— hillside.  

He was a —thoughtful—— son who worked —hard—— but earned ——little—— money.  

One day he saw a —beautiful— waterfall hidden behind a rock. He tasted the water and found it —delicious——.  

2. Find these sentences in the story and fill in the blanks.

Answer:

(i) This made Taro sadder than ever. (3)

(ii) He decided to work harder than before. (3)

(iii) Next morning, Taro jumped out of bed earlier than usual. (4)

(iv) He began to chop even faster. (4)

(v) Next morning, Taro started for work even earlier than the morning before. (10)

SPEAKING AND WRITING   

A. Speak the following sentences clearly but as quickly as you can. Learn them by heart.  

(i) How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood.

(ii) Betty bought a bit of butter, but the bit of butter was a little bitter so she bought some better butter to make the bitter butter better.

Answer:

This is an Activity  

B 1. The story ‘Taro’s Reward’ shows that Taro is thoughtful, hardworking and also wise. Read aloud the parts of story that show these qualities in Taro.  

Answer:

He spent his entire day cutting trees in the forest. Despite his strenuous efforts, he earned a meager income. This left him despondent as he was a considerate son and wished to provide his elderly parents with all their necessities.

2. (i) Like Patrick in the story ‘Who Did Patrick’s Homework’, Taro is helped by magic. Do you believe in magic? What are the magical things that happen in these stories?

Answer:

No, I do not believe in magic, actually magic is tricky way and id about creating illusions. This is only for amusement and is unreal. Magical things that happened in these stories are as under:

In the story of Patrick, an elf or a small man appeared, who was not like an ordinary human being. Similarly, in the case of Taro, a hidden waterfall with water that tasted like sake appeared behind the rocks. These occurrences are considered magical and demonstrate that magic involves something beyond our natural world.

(ii) Which story do you like better, and why? Do you know such stories in other languages? Discuss these questions in class.

Answer:

I prefer Taro's story because it reminds us to be kind to our parents and carries great moral. Similar stories can be found in other cultures and languages. Like the epic of Ramayana in Sanskrit language that also teach the importance of family, there are magical animals who could communicate with humans.  

The girl who spun gold is a african tale of Quashiba, a peasant girl,  who is about to be made queen because the king believes that she can spin and weave golden things. A tiny creature comes to save her under the condition that she has three chances to guess his name right. This is a magical story.

3. Now write a paragraph or two about these two stories, comparing them.

Answer:

The stories of Taro and Patrick share a common theme of magical assistance, but they differ in the nature of their magical aid. In Taro's story, he is rewarded for his hard work and thoughtfulness with a magical waterfall that provides him with sake to sell, leading to his success and ability to provide for his parents. In Patrick's story, he is helped by an elf who completes his homework for him, leading to his academic success but also a realization that relying on magic is not sustainable. Both stories also emphasize the importance of family and filial piety, with Taro working hard to support his parents and Patrick ultimately acknowledging the role of his parents in his success. Overall, while both stories use magical elements, they convey different messages about the nature of success and the importance of hard work and family.

C. 1. Listen to these children. What are they talking about?

Answer:

In the story picture, the three boys are conversing about their individual difficulties. One of them struggles with swimming, finding it more challenging than driving. The second boy disagrees with this perspective, stating that he thinks swimming is much easier than driving. However, the third boy argues that learning English is far more demanding than swimming or driving.

2. Work in groups. Come to some agreement on each of the activities given below. Decide which is the most interesting, dullest, most dangerous, safest, most rewarding, most exciting.

cooking fishing playing football  

knitting dancing listening to music  

reading sewing mountain climbing  

walking swimming learning languages  

painting watching TV stamp collecting

Answer:

I find the activities as follows:  

Playing football, dancing, reading, painting, and traveling.- Most interesting

knitting, stamp collecting, and watching TV.- Dullest

Mountain climbing and swimming in open water- Most dangerous  

Walking, listening to music, and cooking- Safest  

Learning a new language, playing a musical instrument, and cooking- Most rewarding  

Fishing, mountain climbing, playing football, and dancing- Most exciting

DICTATION  

1. Your teacher will speak the words given below. Write against each two new words that rhyme with it.

Answer:

1. bed –red— —led—  

2. wax —tax— —max—

3. fast —last— —cast—  

4. chop —top— —hop—  

5. young —–tongue— —–sprung—  

 The poem "The Quarrel" by Eleanor Farjeon is about a brother and sister who get into a fight for no apparent reason. The speaker, who is the sister, admits that she doesn't even know what they were fighting about. The quarrel starts off small but quickly escalates into a big argument, with each of them insisting that they are right and the other is wrong. The fighting continues until the brother suddenly realizes that he was in the wrong and apologizes to his sister. The quarrel is resolved, and they make up. The poem suggests that sibling quarrels are common but can be resolved if one of the parties involved is willing to admit their mistake and apologize. 

WORKING WITH THE POEM  

1. With your partner try to guess the meaning of the underlined phrases.

(i) And somehow we fell out.

Answer:

(i) And somehow we fell out: This phrase means that the speaker and his brother had a disagreement or an argument that led to them no longer being on good terms.

(ii) The afternoon turned black.

Answer:

(ii) The afternoon turned black: This phrase is a metaphor that describes the mood of the afternoon as becoming unpleasant or tense due to the quarrel.

2. Read these lines from the poem:

(i) One thing led to another: 

Answer:

This phrase suggests that the quarrel started with a small issue that escalated into a bigger problem.  

(ii) The start of it was slight

Answer:

(ii) The start of it was slight: This line implies that the initial reason for the quarrel was insignificant or minor.  

(iii) The end of it was strong: 

Answer:

This line means that the quarrel became intense and emotional towards the end

(iv) The afternoon turned black: 

Answer:

This line indicates that the quarrel had a negative impact on the atmosphere and mood of the afternoon.

(v) Thumped me on the back: 

Answer:

This phrase means that the brother hit the speaker on the back in a friendly way to end the quarrel.

3. Describe a recent quarrel that you have had with your brother,

sister or friend. How did it start? What did you quarrel about? How did it end?   

Answer:

I had a quarrel with my brother over the remote of the TV.

It started with the argument which cartoon channel should we watch.

I quarrel about watching Shinchan on channel Hungama and my brother wanted to watch ‘Chota Beem’ on pogo.

There was power cut and we started laughing and also broke the remote.

 What is the story "An Indian – American Woman in Space: Kalpana Chawla"  

The story discusses Kalpana Chawla,  

an Indian-American woman who became an astronaut and went on two space missions, including one on the Space Shuttle Columbia. The text highlights her achievements, her background, and her tragic death in the Columbia shuttle accident.

Kalpana Chawla was born in Karnal, Haryana, India, and grew up with a passion for flying. She went on to earn a degree in aeronautical engineering and later a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering. Against great opposition from her father, she went to the United States for her master's degree and eventually became a naturalized U.S. citizen. She was hired by NASA as a research scientist and was later selected for training as an astronaut.

Kalpana Chawla made history in 1997 when she became the first Indian-born woman to go into space as a part of an international crew on the U.S. Space Shuttle Columbia. During her first mission, she and her crew conducted various experiments, including pollinating plants to observe food growth in space and tests for making stronger metals and faster computer chips. She went around the earth 252 times, travelling 10.45 million kilometres in 15 days, 16 hours and 34 minutes.

Unfortunately, Kalpana Chawla's second mission on the Space Shuttle Columbia in 2003 ended in tragedy. The shuttle broke apart in flames as it streaked over Texas towards its landing strip, killing all seven on board, including Kalpana Chawla. The text describes the events leading up to the disaster and the reaction to the news.

Overall, the story of Kalpana Chawla is one of inspiration and tragedy. She achieved remarkable things in her life and became a role model for aspiring female scientists and astronauts around the world.

WORKING WITH THE TEXT  

A. Answer the following questions.  

1. Where was Kalpana Chawla born? Why is she called an Indian – American? (3)

Answer:

Kalpana Chawla was born in Karnal, Haryana, India. She is called an Indian-American because she was an Indian origin who later became a naturalized citizen of the United States of America.

2. When and why did she go to the U.S.? Who did she marry? (2, 3)

Answer:

Kalpana Chawla went to the U.S. for her master's degree after completing her Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering. She later earned her Ph.D. in aerospace engineering. She married flight instructor Jean-Pierre Harrison.

3. How did she become an astronaut? What gave her the idea that she could be an astronaut? (3)

Answer:

Kalpana Chawla became an astronaut after she was selected by NASA for training as an astronaut in 1994. Qualifying as a pilot gave her the idea of applying to NASA’s space shuttle program.

4. What abilities must an astronaut have, according to the journalist? (6)

Answer:

According to the journalist, an aspiring astronaut must have encyclopedic knowledge of everything, from biology to astrophysics to aeronautical engineering.

5. Describe Kalpana Chawla’s first mission in space. (5)

Answer:

Kalpana Chawla's first mission in space was in the space shuttle Columbia. The mission was 15 days, 16 hours, and 34 minutes long. During this time, she went around the earth 252 times, travelling 10.45 million kilometres. The crew performed experiments such as pollinating plants to observe food growth in space, and tests for making stronger metals and faster computer chips.

6. What does Kalpana Chawla say about pursuing a dream? Do you agree with her that success is possible? (7)

Answer:

Kalpana Chawla said that she never thought she was a woman, or a person from a small city, or a different country while pursuing her studies or anything else. She pretty much had her dreams like anyone else and followed them. She believed that the path from dreams to success does exist, and success is possible. Whether the reader agrees with her or not is subjective.

WORKING WITH LANGUAGE  

B. Read the newspaper report to find the following facts about the Columbia’s ill-fated voyage. 

Answer: 

l. Date and place of lift off: ——16 January 2003, from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida.—

2. Number of astronauts on board: ——India-born American astronaut Kalpana Chawla and six others, Total Seven——––

3. Number of days it stayed in space: ——16 days —––

4. Number of experiments done by scientists: —80 experiments —––

5. Date of return journey: ——1 February 2003 —–––

6. Height at which it lost contact: ——over 200,000 feet —––

A. Match the following.  

Answer:

1. Unprecedented space tragedy == (f) a sad accident of a kind that has never happened before in space

2. Certified flight instructor == (e) a person with the correct qualification to teach people to fly planes

3. Space mission == (d) a set of jobs to be done in space by a group

4. Super specialisation == (g) great expertise in a limited field or a particular subject

5. Encyclopaedic knowledge == (b) having knowledge of a wide variety of subjects

6. Awe-inspiring == (a) something that causes feelings of respect and wonder

7. In this age == (c) nowadays, in these times

B. Use these phrases in sentences of your own, after finding out their meanings. 

Answer:

1. broke apart

Meaning: to separate into pieces suddenly and violently  

Sentence: The vase broke apart when it fell off the shelf.

2. streaked over

Meaning: to move very fast across or through something  

Sentence: The fighter jet streaked over the sky, leaving behind a trail of smoke.

3. spread across

Meaning: to extend or distribute over an area  

Sentence: The fire spread across the entire building, causing extensive damage.

4. lifted off  

Meaning: to rise into the air from the ground  

Sentence: The rocket lifted off from the launch pad, heading towards the International Space Station.

5. blast off  

Meaning: to leave the ground quickly, especially in a rocket or spacecraft  

Sentence: The countdown began, and the rocket blasted off into space with a deafening roar.

6. went on  

Meaning: to continue or persist  

Sentence: The meeting went on for hours, but they still couldn't reach a decision.

7. cheered along  

Meaning: to express enthusiastic approval or support for someone or something  

Sentence: The crowd cheered along as the home team scored the winning goal.

8. on board

Meaning: inside a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle  

Sentence: All the passengers on board the plane had to fasten their seat belts before takeoff.

9. carry on

Meaning: to continue doing something or to keep working on something  

Sentence: Despite the setbacks, they decided to carry on with their plans to launch the product.

C. We add ‘un-’ to make opposites.

For example, true — untrue.

Add ‘un’– to the words below to make their opposites.  

Then look up the meanings of the words you have formed in the dictionary.  

Answer:

l. identified —unidentified - not recognized or identified———

2. controlled —uncontrolled - not regulated or restrained–—––

3. attended ——unattended - not taken care of or looked after—–—

4. successful ——unsuccessful - not achieving or not having achieved the desired aim or result–—

5. important ——unimportant - not significant or essential——

6. educated —uneducated - not having received an education–—

7. interesting——uninteresting - not arousing or holding one's attention or interest––——   

8. qualified ——unqualified - not having the necessary qualifications or skills for a particular job or activity——––

9. trained ———untrained - not having received training——

10. answerable ——unanswerable - not capable of being answered or refuted—

SPEAKING  

In her message to students of her college, Kalpana Chawla said, “May you have the vision to find the path from dreams to success... Wishing you a great journey.” Form pairs. Use “May you...” and “I wish you/Wishing you” to wish your partner good luck and success in  

(i) a sports event,

(ii) a quiz or a competition, and

(iii) a test or examination.

Answer:

Here are some examples using "May you..." and "I wish you/Wishing you":

(i) Sports event:

A: May you hit a home run in the baseball game tomorrow!

B: Thanks! I wish you a great game as well.

(ii) Quiz or competition:

A: May you answer all the questions correctly in the quiz today!

B: Thank you! Wishing you the best of luck too.

(iii) Test or examination:

A: May you ace the math exam next week!

B: I hope so too! I wish you good luck on your exam.

Be sure to thank your partner when she/he wishes you in turn. You may also look up a telephone directory, or go to a post office, and get a list in English and Hindi of standard phrases that can be sent in greeting telegrams anywhere in India. Discuss which of these you might use, and when.  

Compare the English and Hindi phrases for expressing good wishes. Do you know such phrases in any other language? 

Below are some of the standard English and Hindi phrases that can be sent in greeting telegrams anywhere in India.  

Congratulations on your achievement!:  

आपकी उपलब्धि के लिए बधाई!

Wishing you a very happy birthday!:  

जन्मदिन की शुभकामनाएँ!

Best wishes on your wedding day!:  

आपको शादी की शुभकामनाएं

Get well soon!:  

जल्द से जल्द स्वस्थ हों!

Condolences on your loss.:  

आपके नुकसान पर संवेदना।

Happy diwali:

दिवाली की शुभकामनाएँ

Happy new year:

नववर्ष की शुभकामनाएँ

WRITING  

A. Do you have a ‘dream’, or something you very much wish to do? Write a paragraph saying what you want or wish to do.  

(b)Then say (in another paragraph) how you think you can make your dream come true

Answer:

(a). Yes, I have a dream and my dream is to become the Prime Minister of my country. I believe I possess the necessary qualities and skills that are required for such a position. I am a good communicator and a listener, which I believe are essential traits for a leader. I have always been interested in politics and have been actively involved in various social and political campaigns. As a Prime Minister, my primary focus would be on implementing policies and initiatives that benefit the common people. I would work towards creating a corruption-free society and ensuring that every citizen of my country has access to basic amenities like education, healthcare, and employment. I would also focus on protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development. 

(b).To make my dream come true, I am constantly working towards improving my knowledge and skills. I am studying politics and law, which I believe are crucial subjects for a leader. I am also actively involved in community service and volunteer work, which helps me to understand the needs and challenges faced by different sections of society. In the future, I plan to join a political party and work my way up the ranks. I would also like to contest in elections and represent the people of my constituency. I am aware that the road to becoming a Prime Minister is long and challenging, but I am determined to work hard and make a positive impact in the lives of people. 

B. Given below are some words that are spelt differently in British and American English. Fill in the blanks accordingly.  

Answer:

British  — American  

1. colour ——color—

2. —labour—— labor

3. — traveller— traveler

4. counsellor — counselor—

5. centre — center——

6. — theater— theater

7. —organize— organize

8. realise —realize—

9. —defense— defense

10. offence —offense—

 The poem "Beauty" by E-YEH-SHURE describes the multifaceted nature of beauty. The author suggests that beauty can be seen in the natural world, such as the sunlight, trees, birds, and in the work and dance of people. It can also be heard in the sounds of the wind and rain, or in the chanting of a singer. However, the author also suggests that true beauty comes from within, in the form of good deeds, happy thoughts, and a sense of inner peace and contentment. These qualities are not fleeting but enduring, as they repeat themselves in one's dreams, work, and rest. The poem concludes that beauty is not just a superficial or external quality, but something that touches the very core of our being.

WORKING WITH THE POEM  

1. The poet says, “Beauty is heard in …”

Can you hear beauty? Add a sound that you think is beautiful to the sounds the poet thinks are beautiful. The poet, Keats, said:  

Heard melodies are sweet,  

But those unheard are sweeter.  

What do you think this means? Have you ever ‘heard’ a song in your head, long after the song was sung or played?

Answer:

Beauty is a quality that is often associated with visual appeal, but it is much more than that. Beauty can be found in the way a person behaves or thinks, in the actions they take, and in the way they treat others. It can also be found in nature, in the sound of birds singing or leaves rustling in the wind. Beauty is not just a physical quality, but also a reflection of the goodness within us.

The poet says, “Beauty is heard in …”

The sound of waves crashing against the shore is a sound that I find beautiful. It has a calming effect on me and makes me feel peaceful and relaxed.

The poet, Keats, said:

Heard melodies are sweet,

But those unheard are sweeter.

This means that the melodies that we imagine in our minds are often more beautiful than the ones we hear in reality. Yes, I have heard a song in my head long after it was sung or played, and it is often more beautiful than the actual song.

2. Read the first and second stanzas of the poem again. Note the following phrases. corn growing, people working or dancing, wind sighing, rain falling, a singer chanting These could be written as • corn that is growing • people who are working or dancing

Can you rewrite the other phrases like this?

Answer:

• Trees swaying  

• Singer performing

Why do you think the poet uses the shorter phrases

Answer:

The poet uses shorter phrases to convey his message more succinctly and to make it more memorable. Poets create a charm with their words, this is on way of doing it.

Pictures of beautiful things I have seen or heard of include a sunset on a beach, a field of wildflowers, and a waterfall in a forest.

Beauty is not just about appearances, it is also about the way we treat others and the actions we take. When we act with kindness and compassion, we create beauty in the world. Beauty can be found in nature, in the sound of a bird's song, or the rustling of leaves in the wind. True beauty comes from within, and when we let our inner beauty shine, we can make the world a more beautiful place.

3. Find pictures of beautiful things you have seen or heard of.

Answer:

Activity paste dried flowers on scrap book and wings of butterfly too.

4. Write a paragraph about beauty. Use your own ideas along with the ideas in the poem. (You may discuss your ideas with your partner.)

Answer:

Beauty is a concept that has captivated humans for centuries. It is a quality that is both objective and subjective, as it can be observed in the natural world and in human art and creativity. Beauty is a complex and multifaceted concept that can be observed in the world around us, as well as within ourselves. Beauty is a quality that is difficult to define, as it is a complex and multifaceted concept that can be experienced in a variety of ways. For some, beauty may be seen in nature, such as the sunlight, trees, and birds, or in the work and dance of people. Others may find beauty in the sounds of the wind and rain, or in the earnest chanting of a singer. Ultimately, beauty can also be found within oneself, in the form of good deeds, happy thoughts, and a sense of inner peace and contentment. In the poem, the repetition of these positive qualities in one's dreams, work, and rest suggests that true beauty is something that is not fleeting but endures and enriches one's life.

In the poem "Beauty" by E-YEH-SHURE, beauty is described as something that can be seen in nature, such as the sunlight, trees, birds, and the work and dance of people. It can also be heard in the sounds of the wind and rain, or in the earnest chanting of a singer. But ultimately, the poem suggests that true beauty comes from within, from good deeds, happy thoughts, and a sense of inner peace and contentment. These qualities are not just fleeting, but enduring, as they repeat themselves in one's dreams, work, and rest. Thus, the poem suggests that beauty is not just a superficial or external quality, but something that touches the very core of our being.

 What is the story "A Different Kind of School" 

The story "A Different Kind of School" is about a school with a unique system of teaching children to be thoughtful, kind and responsible citizens. The story is narrated by an unnamed visitor to the school who is there to observe the teaching methods.

The visitor is introduced to Miss Beam, the head teacher of the school, who is described as being middle-aged, full of authority, yet kindly and understanding. When asked about her teaching methods, Miss Beam explains that the focus is on teaching children the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic, while the rest is done through reading and interesting talks. However, the real aim of the school is to teach thoughtfulness, kindness to others and being responsible citizens.

The visitor then observes a group of children playing in the garden and notices some children who appear to be sick or disabled. Miss Beam explains that this is part of their system to help children appreciate and understand misfortune. Each term, every child has one blind day, one lame day, one deaf day, one injured day and one dumb day. During each of these days, the children are made to experience what it's like to have that particular disability, and other children are given the duty of helping them and leading them about.

The visitor is surprised by this system and asks if the children find it miserable. Miss Beam assures him that it's actually like a game, and before the day is over, even the most thoughtless child realizes what misfortune is. The visitor is then taken to talk to one of the bandaged girls and asks her if she ever peeps, to which she replies no, as that would be cheating. She goes on to say that she had no idea how awful it is to be blind and that the helpers are fairly kind, but not as careful as she would be when it is her turn.

The story ends with the visitor reflecting on the uniqueness of the school's system and how it helps to teach children to be thoughtful and kind to others.

WORKING WITH THE TEXT  

A. Put these sentences from the story in the right order and write them out in a paragraph. Don’t refer to the text.

I shall be so glad when today is over..

Having a leg tied up and hopping about on a crutch is almost fun, I guess..

I don’t think I’ll mind being deaf for a day — at least not much..

But being blind is so frightening.

Only you must tell me about things..

Let’s go for a little walk..

The other bad days can’t be half as bad as this..  

Answer:

Let’s go for a little walk:  

Only you must tell me ‘ about things.  

I shall be so glad when today is over.  

The other bad days can’t be half as bad as this.  

Having a leg tied up and hopping about on a crutch is almost fun, I guess.  

I don’t think I will mind being deaf for a day – at least not much.  

But being blind is so frightening.

B. Answer the following questions  

1. Why do you think the writer visited Miss Beam’s school? (1)

Answer: The writer visited Miss Beam’s school, cause of its fame. Many people were talking about it, so he was curious to find out what what her original method of teaching was.  

2. What was the ‘game’ that every child in the school had to play? (9)

Answer:

The game that every child in the school had to play was to be blind, deaf or lame for a day.

3. “Each term every child has one blind day, one lame day…” Complete the line. Which day was the hardest? Why was it the hardest? (9, 11, 15)

Answer:

The complete line is "Each term every child has one blind day, one lame day and one deaf day." The hardest day was the blind day because being blind was the most frightening experience for the children.

4. What was the purpose of these special days? (5, 9)

Answer:

The purpose of these special days was to help the children develop empathy and understanding towards people with disabilities. It was also aimed at helping the children appreciate the senses they have and understand the difficulties that people with disabilities face on a daily basis.

WORKING WITH LANGUAGE  

A. Match the words and phrases with their meanings in the box below.  

paragraph numbers  

1. homesick (3)

2. practically (4)

3. it pains me (7)

4. appreciate (9)

5. thoughtless (10)

6. exercise (11)

7. relief (13)

8. ghastly (14

almost, it hurts me, terrible, test the strength of, understanding, the difficulties, wanting to be home, a welcome change, not very caring.  

Answer:

1. homesick (3) - wanting to be home

2. practically (4) - almost

3. it pains me (7) - it hurts me

4. appreciate (9) - understanding

5. thoughtless (10) - not very caring

6. exercise (11) - test the strength of

7. relief (13) - a welcome change

8. ghastly (14) - terrible

B. Re-word these lines from the story:  

1. I had heard a great deal about Miss Beam’s school.

Answer:

The author had been informed extensively about Miss Beam's school.

2. Miss Beam was all that I had expected — middle-aged, full of authority.

Answer:

The author had frames an image in his mind, of Miss Beam she was exactly as he had anticipated - in her middle years, commanding personality.

3. I went to the window which overlooked a large garden.

Answer:

The author approached the window that gave a view of a big garden.

4. “We cannot bandage the children’s mouths, so they really have to exercise their will-power.”

Answer:

On a dumb-day it was not possible to wrap the children's mouths, they must rely on their own determination to refrain from talking

C. 1. Given below is a page from a dictionary. Look at it carefully and

(i) find a word which means the same as ghastly. Write down the word and its two meanings.

Answer:

(i) Word meaning the same as ghastly: terrible

Two meanings: causing great fear or horror; very bad or unpleasant

(ii) find a word meaning a part of the school year.

Answer:

(ii) Word meaning a part of the school year: term

Meaning: one of the three parts of the school year, often divided by holidays

(iii) find a word that means examination

I had been informed extensively about Miss Beam's school.

Miss Beam was exactly as I had anticipated - in her middle years, commanding.

I approached the window that gave a view of a vast garden.

"Since we cannot wrap the children's mouths, they must rely on their own determination to abstain."

Answer:

(iii) Word that means examination: test

Meaning: a procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before it is taken into widespread use.

2. Now make lists of

(i) all the words on the page (plus any more that you can think of) that begin with terr-

Answer:

(i) Words beginning with terr-:

terrace

terraced

terrible

terribly

terrify

terror

territory

(ii) five words that may follow the last word on the page, that.

Answer:

(ii) Five words that may follow the last word on the page, that:

book

photograph

game

year

test

(iii) write down your own meaning of the word thank. Then write down the meaning given in the dictionary.

Answer:

(iii) My own meaning of the word thank:

To express gratitude or appreciation towards someone for something they have done or given.

Meaning given in the dictionary:  

To say that we are grateful to someone or to express gratitude towards someone for something they have done or given.

D. A poem for you to read

Answer:

Summary if the poem is as under:

"All but Blind" is a short poem by Walter de la Mare that describes various creatures, such as the four-clawed mole, the hooded bat, and the barn owl, that are partially or completely blind. The speaker draws a parallel between these creatures and themselves, suggesting that they too are blind to someone or something in their life. The poem speaks to the universal experience of feeling limited in our understanding and perception of the world around us.

SPEAKING AND WRITING  

A. Make a short list of things you find difficult to do.  

For example:

turning a somersault  

threading a needle  

Compare your list with the others’ in the class. Can you explain why you find these things difficult to do?  

Answer:

Some more difficult exercises or activities are as under:

To stand on one’s head

To walk on the parapet of terrace

To swim underwater

To find paper pin in dim light, etc  

To lift a sac of cement.

These activities are difficult for me, but  a swimmer or wrestler it might seem eazy.  

B. Look at your hands carefully. Now, write down for each finger one action for which that finger is particularly important.  

For example, the second (or index) finger helps to hold the knife down firmly when cutting.    

Answer:

Thumb: It is used to press some thing or apply pressure.

Index finger: To show direction or point to some thing or some body.

Middle finger: It is the longest finger so is useful to take something our from a small tin or can.  

Ring finger: To wear the ring.

Little finger: To grip and make fist.

 The poem "Where do all the teachers go" by Peter Dixon is a playful exploration of the everyday lives of teachers. The speaker wonders about the personal habits and experiences of their teachers, such as whether they wear pajamas, watch TV, or pick their noses. The poem also questions whether teachers have families and were once children themselves, with all the quirks and mischiefs that come with childhood. The speaker decides to follow a teacher home to find out more about their life and promises to write a poem about it to share with others. The poem captures the curiosity and imagination of a child and reminds us that teachers are also human beings with their own lives and histories. 

WORKING WITH THE POEM  

1. Answer these questions.

(i) Why does the poet want to know where the teachers go at four o’clock?

Answer:

The poet wants to know where the teachers go at four o'clock out of curiosity and a desire to understand more about the lives of the people who teach him.

(ii) What are the things normal people do that the poet talks about?

Answer:

The poet talks about common things that normal people do, such as wearing pajamas, watching TV, and picking their noses

(iii) What does he imagine about

(a) where teachers live?  

Answer:

In the poem "Where do all the teachers go", the poet Peter Dixon imagines about where teachers live. He wonders if they live in houses like most people, and whether they have families like other normal people. The poem suggests that the poet is curious about the personal lives of his teachers and wonders if they have the same experiences as other people.

(b) what they do at home?  

Answer:

In the poem "Where do all the teachers go", the poet Peter Dixon imagines about what teachers do at home. He wonders if they wear pajamas, watch TV, pick their noses, and do other things that normal people do at home. The poem suggests that the poet is curious about the personal habits and routines of his teachers when they are not in school.

(c) the people with whom they live?

Answer:

In the poem "Where do all the teachers go", the poet Peter Dixon imagines about the people with whom teachers live. He wonders if teachers have moms and dads like other normal people and if they live with other people such as roommates or partners. The poem suggests that the poet is curious about the personal relationships and family lives of his teachers.

(d) their activities when they were children in school?

Answer:

In the poem "Where do all the teachers go", the poet Peter Dixon imagines about the activities of teachers when they were children in school. He wonders if teachers were ever bad or made mistakes, if they ever misspelled words, left their greens, scribbled on desks or were punished in the corner. The poem suggests that the poet is curious about the childhood experiences of his teachers and whether they had similar experiences as himself.

(iv) Why does the poet wonder if teachers also do things that other people do?

Answer:

The poet was curious if teachers also engage in activities that are common to other people because he had previously viewed them as being superhuman. Due to their strict behavior, lack of mistakes, and inclination to punish those who misbehaved, he believed they were not like other people they are perfect people.

(v) How does the poet plan to find out? What will he do once he finds out?

Answer:

he poet intends to trail one of the teachers on their way back home to discover what they do. After obtaining this information, he will write a poem about it, which the teachers can read to their students.

2. What do you think these phrases from the poem mean?

(i) punished in the corner

Answer:

The phrase "punished in the corner" in the poem "Where do all the teachers go" refers to a form of discipline where a student is made to stand facing the corner of the classroom as a punishment for misbehaving. This form of punishment is used to isolate the student and make them reflect on their actions.

(ii) leave their greens

Answer:

The phrase "leave their greens" in the poem "Where do all the teachers go" refers to the act of not finishing one's vegetables during lunchtime. In the context of the poem, it suggests that even teachers, who are normally seen as role models, may have been mischievous children who did not always follow the rules.

 What is the story " Who I Am" 

The text " Who I Am" features six different individuals and their unique perspectives on their interests and personalities. Each person is different in their own way, but all of them have something interesting and special about them.

Radha is a girl who loves to climb trees, especially the mango tree outside her house. Her mother thinks it's not sensible for girls to climb trees, but Radha enjoys sitting in the fork of two branches and feeling like she can rule the world.

Nasir wants to become a seed collector when he grows up. His family spends a lot of money on buying new seeds every year for their cotton fields, but Nasir wants to learn how to preserve seeds so that they can be used again and not spend money every year.

Rohit dreams of traveling the world and seeing natural wonders, such as the mountains of New Zealand, the beaches of Lakshadweep, and diving down to see coral. While he acknowledges the cultural sites he "should" visit, his passion lies in experiencing nature.

Serbjit gets angry when people don't believe him when he is telling the truth. He cites examples such as not being able to do homework because someone borrowed his book and forgot to return it, or when he tells his parents that it was his little brother who started a fight, and they don't believe him. Serbjit has to count to ten to avoid showing his anger.

Dolma aspires to become the Prime Minister of India when she grows up. Her classmates and teacher trust her and ask for her opinion and help when they have a problem. Dolma wants to make things better for everyone, such as improving hospitals, roads, schools, and promoting scientific advancements.

Peter's favorite day is the second Sunday of every month because his whole family goes to the cinema hall to watch a movie. His father buys the tickets in advance, and the family takes the bus to the cinema hall. In the interval, Peter's father buys them peanuts, and they enjoy the movie and the treat. Afterwards, they all eat ice cream and feel grateful for their happy family.

In summary, each person's unique perspective in "Many Voices" highlights the importance of individuality and the things that make us special.

WORKING WITH THE TEXT

A. Answer the following questions.  

1. Peter’s favourite day of the week is Sunday because —on this day his whole family goes to cinema hall to watch a film eat ice cream and peanuts. He can watch a movie at the cinema and eat peanuts. He enjoys spending time with his family and doing things that make him happy on Sundays, which is why it is his favourite day of the week.

2. Nasir wants to learn —— how to preserve seeds so that he and his family can use them again  and not spent money every year.Nasir wants to learn new things and gain knowledge about different subjects. He believes that education is essential for his personal growth and development, and he wants to explore different areas of study to broaden his horizons. 

3. Dolma believes that she can make a good Prime Minister because ——She wants to make thinks better for every one. Dolma believes that she can make a good Prime Minister because she feels that she has the ability to understand and solve problems faced by people. She believes that a Prime Minister should have qualities like empathy, intelligence, and the ability to think of others, and she believes that she possesses these qualities.  

B. Write True or False against each of the following statements.  

Answer:

1. Peter is an only child. —— False

2. When Serbjit gets angry he shouts at people. —— False

3. Nasir lives in the city. —— False

4. Radha’s mother enjoys doing things with her. — True

WORKING WITH THE TEXT  

Fill in the blanks to name the different kinds of intelligence. One has been done for you. When I enjoy listening to people and solving their problems I use my interpersonal intelligence.  

Answer:

(i) When I enjoy dancing or physical activity, I use my ——physical— intelligence.

(ii) When I enjoy looking at maps and examining pictures I use my ——visual_intelligence.

(iii) When I enjoy working with numbers and solving maths problems I use my —— logical_ mathematical_ intelligence.

(iv) When I enjoy telling a story or arguing, I use my —— verbal (speaking )——intelligence.

WORKING WITH LANGUAGE  

Match the job on the left with its description on the right.  

Answer:

Here are the job descriptions matched with their corresponding jobs:

(i) Navigator ————— (c) Finds and monitors the route to get to a place, or the direction of travel.

(ii) Architect ————— (e) Plans the design of a building, programmer town, or city.

(iii) Politician ————— (b) Works in politics, usually by standing for election.

(iv) Engineer ———— (h) Designs and builds things like roads, bridges, or engines.

(v) Computer ———— (j) Designs the system by which a computer runs or gives information.

(vi) Athlete ————— (g) Works in sports or activities such as running, jumping, etc.

(vii) Disc jockey ——— (f) Controls and puts together a programme of music.

(viii) Composer ——— (i) Makes up notes to create music.

(ix) Counsellor ——— (a) Advises people what to do about jobs, personal problems, etc.

(x) Journalist ———— (d) Reports on recent news for newspaper, radio, or TV.

WRITING  

Write a paragraph about yourself so that people who read it will get to know you better. You could write about yourself from any point of view, or choose one of the following topics.  

• What I enjoy doing most  

• What makes me angry  

• What I hate to do  

• What I want to become  

(Remember to give a reason or details of what you write about, so that anyone reading it will understand you better.)  

After you have finished your paragraph affix your photo on the sheet and display it on the wall. Read each other’s paragraphs. Did you understand someone else better after you had read what he/she wrote?  

Answer:

I enjoy most and  make sure to take some time for myself every day even if I have busy schedule. Usually, I prefer sitting in the balcony in the evening or if any my friend is free we go to the near by market and buy things for home.

I prefer visiting a nearby temple in the morning rather running on dusty roads. During these moments. I find tranquillity, but I often see people chatting, discussing politics or using phone this makes me angry some times as it is very annoying.  

I hate seeing girls begging on streets and touching deliberately to people, when there are free meals in schools and so many schemes for girls run by government.  

I want to become Prime minister as I believe that I have qualities like empathy, intelligence, and the ability to think of others, and what to help citizen and make India an impartial country.

SPEAKING

A. Why does Radha’s mother tell her it is not suitable for girls to climb trees? Find points to agree with Radha or her mother. Plan what you will say by making notes like this:

1. Girls should be able to climb trees if they wish

Answer:

• Climbing trees is a skill which one must cultivate.
• It is a safety measure.
• It is wrong to deny this exercise to girls.  

2. Girls should not to be allowed to climb trees.

Answer:

This is a difficult game and needs physical strength, If a girl is weak she may fall.

Girls are conscious about their skin, and climbing trees causes rash and cuts.

It involves the risk of being hurt, bitten by insects or even death by falling from the tree girls don’t like to do dangerous activity.

 The poem "The Wonderful Words" by Mary O'Neil describes the importance of language and the power of words to convey our thoughts and ideas. The poet encourages the readers to express their thoughts and ideas with the help of words. The poem also emphasizes the role of language in giving shape and expression to our thoughts, and how words can help in releasing our thoughts from our minds. The poet suggests that there are many beautiful and wonderful things that can be expressed only with the help of words. The poem encourages readers to use words creatively and effectively, as they are the food and dress of thought. 

WORKING WITH THE POEM  

1. With your partner, complete the following sentences in your own words using the ideas in the poem.

Answer:

(i) Do not let a thought shrivel and die because —you don’t know how to say it.———

(ii) English is a —— wonderful game -—with words that everyone can play.

(iii) One has to match ——— the words to the brightest thoughts in one’s head.———

(iv) Words are the —— food and dress— of thought.

2. In groups of four discuss the following lines and their meanings.

(i) All that you do is match the words To the brightest thoughts in your head

Answer:

The, meaning of the above line is that, we need proper words to express ourselves to preserve our thoughts. For want of right expression many of our bright thoughts die.

(ii) For many of the loveliest things Have never yet been said

Answer:

The, meaning of the above line is that, human mind is a treasure house of brilliant thoughts, It is not as yet run out of new ideas. We need to develop a way to express them all.

(iii) And everyone’s longing today to hear Some fresh and beautiful thing

Answer:

The, meaning of the above line is that, there is no shortage of ideas and no shortage of willing listeners, People always welcome fresh, original ideas and beautiful thoughts. They hunger for a beautiful poem or a new plan to go with.

(iv) But only words can free a thought From its prison behind your eyes

Answer:

The, meaning of the above line is that, our thoughts are shut  up in the mind like prisoners. Only through words can we liberate them, let them see the light of day, make them public.

 What is the story "Fair Play" 

 The lesson "Fair Play" revolves around the importance of fairness and justice in society. The story is about Jumman Sheikh and his aunt, who was living with his family but was not treated well. She requested Jumman for a monthly allowance to set up a separate kitchen, but he refused. The aunt then took the matter to the village panchayat, where Algu Chowdhry, Jumman's best friend, was appointed as the head panch. The panchayat ruled in favour of the aunt, causing a rift between Jumman and Algu. Later, when Algu faced a similar situation, he chose Jumman as the head panch, showing his fairness and adherence to principles, regardless of personal feelings. The story emphasizes the importance of fair play, honesty, and integrity in society. 

WORKING WITH THE TEXT  

A. Match the sentences under I with those under II.  

Answer:

1. Jumman and Algu were the best of friends.____(5.)_____The bond of friendship between him and Jumman was very strong.

2. Jumman’s aunt transferred her property to him.__(2.)___She wanted justice.

3. The aunt decided to appeal to the panchayat.___(3.)_____In the absence of one, the other took care of his family.

4. Algu was unwilling to support the aunt.__(4.)__The condition was that he would be responsible for her welfare.

5. Jumman was very happy to hear Algu’s name as head Panch.___(1.)____He believed that his friend would never go against him.

B. Who says this to whom and why?  

1. “My wife knows best how to run the house.”

Answer:

This is said by Jumman to his Old aunt.

2. “But is it right, my son, to keep mum and not say what you consider just and fair?”

Answer:

This is said by Jumman’s Old aunt to Algu Chowdhry.

3. “What have you to say in your defence?”

Answer:

This is said by the head Panch, Algu to Jumman during the panchayat meeting.  

4. “I can’t pay you a penny for the wretched beast you sold me.”

Answer:

This is said by Samjhu Sahu says this to Algo Chowdhry.

5. “Victory to the panchayat. This is justice.”

This is said by Algu to Jumman after verdict in his favour.

C. Answer the following questions.

1. “Then the situation changed.” What is being referred to? (2)

Answer:

The situation being referred to is the change in Jumman's behaviour towards his aunt after she transferred her property to him. After a couple of years he and his wife forgot the promise and began to ill treat her, Hence the situation changed.  

2. When Jumman’s aunt realised that she was not welcome in his house, what arrangement did she suggest?(3)

Answer:

The old lady realised that she was an un-welcomed member and a burden to Jumman. She suggested a way out, she demanded a monthly allowance to that she might set up a separate kitchen.

3. What was the villagers’ reaction when the aunt explained her case to them? (4)

Answer: 

There was a mixed reaction. Some villagers were sympathetic towards Jumman's aunt and agreed to help her by resolving the issue through a panchayat. While others laughed at her and advised her to make peace with Jumman.

4. Why was Jumman happy over Algu’s nomination as head Panch? (6)

Answer:

Jumman was happy over Algu's nomination as head Panch because Algu was his best friend and Jumman believed that Algu would help him in the case and give decision in his favour.  

5. “God lives in the heart of the Panch.” the aunt said. What did she mean? (6)

Answer:

The aunt meant that the panchayat, which is the collective representative of the village community, was expected to uphold justice and be fair in their decision making. She believed that the panchayat would act as the voice of God in delivering justice.  

6. What was Algu’s verdict as head Panch? How did Jumman take it? (7, 8)

Answer:

Algu's verdict as head Panch was in favor of Jumman's aunt. Jumman was disappointed with Algu's verdict and felt betrayed by his friend.As he set aside his personal feeling for his friend.

7. Algu found himself in a tight spot. What was his problem? (9)

Answer:

Algu found himself in a tight spot because he had sold one bullock to Samju Sahu who promised to pay the price within a months time, but within this period he took so much work from the bullock that it died. Now, Sahu had became dishonest and has refused to pay the money.

8. Why was Algu upset over Jumman’s nomination as head Panch? (12, 13)

Answer:

Algu was upset over Jumman’s nomination as head punch because he believed that Jumman has become his enemy as he gave judgement in favour of old Aunt. He had a fear that Jumman would naturally try to take revenge as head Panch.

9. What was Jumman’s verdict as head Panch? How did Algu take it? (14, 15)

Answer:

On occupying the post of a Panch, Jumman became sensible and justice loving. He gave the verdict in favour of Algu. He ordered Sahu to pay the price of bullock that he owed to him.

10. Which of the following sums up the story best?

(i) “I also know that you will not kill your conscience for the sake of friendship.”

(ii) “Let no one deviate from the path of justice and truth for friendship or enmity.”

(iii) “The voice of the Panch is the voice of God.” Give a reason for your choice.

Answer:

The correct option is  

(iii) “The voice of the Panch is the voice of God.” Give a reason for your choice.

This sums up the story best because it is clear form the story that Algu has to give fair judgement irrespective of his personal feelings. we see justice is above friendship or enmity, although he had become Algu’s enemy.

WORKING WITH LANGUAGE  

A. Replace the italicised portion of each sentence below with a suitable phrase from the box. Make necessary changes, wherever required.  

look after, swallow, make it up, keep mum, go into, ease one’s conscience, as ill luck, would have it, a tight spot, take chances, my heart sank  

1. The best way to avoid an unnecessary argument is to remain silent.

Answer:

1. The best was to avoid an unnecessary argument is to keep mum.

2. Unfortunately, the train I was trying to catch was cancelled.

Answer:

2.As ill luck would have it, the train I was trying to catch was cancelled.

3. He has been told not to take risks while driving a car through a crowded street.

Answer:

3. He has been told not to take chances while driving a car through a crowded street.

4. The patient needs to be properly taken care of.

Answer:

4. The patient needs to be properly looked after.

5. Why don’t the two of you end your quarrel by shaking hands?

Answer:

5. Why don’t the two of you make it up by shaking hands?

6. I was in a difficult situation till my friends came to my rescue.

Answer:

6. I was in a tight spot till my friends came to my rescue.

7. When I saw a pile of dirty dishes, I felt very disappointed.

Answer:

7. When I saw a pile of dirty dishes, my heart sank.

8. I will examine the matter carefully before commenting on it.

Answer:

8. I will go into the matter carefully before commenting on it.

9. They criticised him in the meeting but he accepted without protest all the criticism.

Answer:

9. They criticised him in the meeting, but he swallowed all the criticism.

10. It will free me from worry to know that I had done nothing wrong.

Answer:

10. It will ease one’s conscience to know that I had done nothing wrong.

B. Look at the following phrases and their meanings. Use the phrases to fill in the blanks in the sentences given below  

set up — put in place or start  

set aside — save or keep for a particular purpose  

set down — write or record  

set out — start on a journey  

set in — begin and seem likely to continue 

Answer:

1. Why don’t you —set down — write or record —— your ideas on paper?

2. A fund has been ——set up — put in place or start —— for the soldiers’ families.

3. We should —set aside — save or keep for a particular purpose—— a little money every month.

4. You should buy some woollens before winter —set in — begin and seem likely to continue — .

5. They ——set out — start on a journey —— on the last stage of their journey.

SPEAKING AND WRITING 

A. Look at the following picture. One asks a question, the other answers it. Then the answer is noted in a form as shown below  

Questions Yes/No Additional Response  

1. Do you like to meet people?

Yes I do, but not always.  

I do have some close friends, though.

2. Do you like the No, I don’t.

But I have no choice

Answer:

(a). Do you like homework?

Yes/No: Yes I do, but not always.

Additional response: I do have some one to help me, though.

B. Work in small groups. Ask your partner the questions given below. If possible, ask him/her a reason for saying Yes or No. Then tick Yes/No, whichever is proper.  

1. Do you have a separate room for sleep and study? Yes/No

Answer: No, We are poor and father does not have govt job.

2. Would you prefer to live in a joint family? Yes/No

Answer: Yes, You have your cousins to play with and study.

3. Do you get on with people? Yes/No

Answer: Yes, If they are not double standard.

4. Do you like the area you live in? Yes/No

Answer: No, It is dirty and congested.

5. Do you find the place overcrowded? Yes/No

Answer: Yes, Very much.

6. Do you use public transport? Yes/No

Answer: Yes, I do because private taxi is not affordable.

7. Would you like a vehicle of our own? Yes/No

Answer: Yes, I do, but one has to pay a lot of money for license.

8. Do you like reading? Yes/No

Answer: Yes, Good reeds makes you wise.

9. Would you like to be a teacher/doctor/engineer/architect? Yes/No

Answer: Yes, I would like to be a teacher and teach honestly.

C. Now that you have completed the above project, write a brief report stating what you did, how you did it and the conclusion.

Answer:  

The project was aimed to know the students choice of living conditions, regarding socialising, use of transport and housing etc.  

This was a survey and was carried out by asking simple questions to friends.

Conclusion, is friend want to live peacefully and hygienically and get educated, take up some good profession.

DICTATION  

Your teacher will speak the words listed below. Write against each a word of opposite meaning.  

Examples: liquid solid  

hard soft  

Answer:

1. old — new. Young ——  

2. wet —— dry ——

3. open — closed, shut ——  

4. blunt —— sharp ——

5. forget —— remember ——

 The poem "Vocation" by Rabindranath Tagore reflects on the different vocations of people that the speaker observes on their way to school or market. The speaker imagines being a hawker, a gardener, and a watchman, all of whom seem to have a sense of freedom and autonomy in their work.

The hawker is depicted as crying out for customers to buy his bangles, but he is not rushed or pressured to make a sale. He has the freedom to roam the streets and set his own pace, which the speaker finds appealing.

The gardener, too, is portrayed as having a sense of independence in his work. He is not micromanaged or told what to do; he simply digs away at the garden as he pleases. The speaker envies the gardener's ability to work without anyone stopping him or interfering with his tasks.

Finally, the watchman is shown to be walking the streets at night with his lantern, chasing shadows and keeping watch over the town. The speaker is drawn to the watchman's solitary existence, imagining what it would be like to have the whole town to oneself at night.

Overall, the poem suggests that people have different callings and that the grass is always greener on the other side. The speaker's longing for different vocations reflects a universal desire for purpose and fulfillment in one's work. 

WORKING WITH THE POEM  

1. Your partner and you may now be able to answer these questions.

(i) Who is the speaker in the poem? Who are the people the speaker meets? What are they doing?

Answer:

The speaker in the poem is a child who is on their way to school or market. The people the speaker meets are a hawker, a gardener, and a watchman. The hawker is selling bangles, the gardener is digging the ground, and the watchman is walking up and down the street with his lantern. 

(ii) What wishes does the child in the poem make? Why does the child want to be a hawker, a gardener, or a watchman? Pick out the lines in each stanza, which tell us this.

Answer:

The child in the poem wishes to be a hawker, a gardener, and a watchman.

I wish I were a hawker, so he may spend his day in the road.

I wish I were a gardener, so he can dig away at the garden.

I wish I were a watchman, so he may walk the street all night.

The lines that tell us this are:

"I wish I were a hawker, spending my day in the road, crying, “Bangles, crystal bangles!”"

"I wish I were a gardener digging away at the garden with nobody to stop me from digging."

"I wish I were a watchman walking the street all night, chasing the shadows with my lantern."

The child wants to be these people because they seem to have a sense of freedom and autonomy in their work.

(iii) From the way the child envies the hawker, the gardener and the watchman, we can guess that there are many things the child has to do, or must not do.

Make a list of the do’s and don’ts that the child dosn’t like.  

The first line is done for you.

Answer:

The list of the do’s  

——The child must The child must not come home at a fixed time——   

——Go to bed when it gets dark————  

——Go to school at 10 am———   

——Stay at home at night———  

The list of the don’ts

—— Get his clothes dirty in the dust ——

—— Wander in the street ————  

—— Play when the sun is hot or it is raining ————  

—— Keep out of the house after dark _  

Now, add to the list your own complaints about the things you have to do, or must not do.  

Answer:

Not watch T.V more than an hour.

Not handle big machines.

Not lit gas stove.

Not litter in class and home.

Not speak fowl words.

Not bot lazy, always do home work.

(iv) Like the child in the poem, you perhaps have your own wishes for yourself. Talk to your friend, using “I wish I were…”

Answer:  

(a.) I wish I were a painter, I will paint the class into a fairy land.

(b.) I wish I were a train engine driver, I will whistle every time I see some one on the railway track.

(c.) I wish I were the Principal of school, I will have two periods extra for games.

(d.) I wish I were a teacher, I will teach for free on this blog schoolvally.in

(e.) I wish I were a cloud, I will shower where ever there is drought.

2. Find out the different kinds of work done by the people in your neighbourhood. Make different cards for different kinds of work. You can make the card colourful with pictures of the persons doing the work.

Answer:

The world is full of workers and labours, They do different kinds of work. Some of the job requires special skills and some need stamina

In my neighbour I see,  

(a). carpenter- I will make a red colour card,  

(b). service engineer- I will make a white colour card,  

(c). drivers- I will make a blue colour card,  

(d). pizza delivery boys- I will make a orange colour card,

(e). and hawkers- I will make a red colour card, etc

 What is the story "The Banyan Tree" 

The Banyan Tree is a story about a young boy who considers a banyan tree his property because his grandfather, who owns the house and the grounds, is too old to climb it. The boy spends most of his time in the tree, observing the world below, reading books, and befriending animals. One afternoon, he witnesses a fight between a mongoose and a cobra in a clearing under the tree. Despite being evenly matched, the mongoose ultimately prevails by dodging the cobra's strikes and eventually biting its neck. The boy is fascinated by the fight and later realizes the danger he was in, as he could have been bitten by the cobra or accidentally attacked by the mongoose. 

WORKING WITH THE TEXT  

A. Complete the following sentences.  

Answer:

1. The old banyan tree “did not belong” to grandfather,  

but only to the boy, because —the grandfather was too old to climb it and was aged 65, he only used it for shade. ———  

2. The small gray squirrel became friendly when —he found that the boy had no weapon to hurt her—

3. When the boy started to bring him pieces of cake and biscuit, the squirrel ——would come to the boy and take the food from his pockets.———

4. In the spring, the banyan tree ——would sprout new leaves, bore small red fruits —– , and —birds of all kinds such as the bulbul and the myna – would come there.

5. The banyan tree served the boy as a —playground, and quit place tostudy. —–  

6. The young boy spent his afternoons in the tree —reading books, daydreaming, and watching the world below.——  

B. Answer the following questions.  

1. “It was to be a battle of champions.”(8)

(i) What qualities did the two champions have? Pick out words and phrases from the paragraph above this line in the text and write them down.

Answer:

Mongoose                           Cobra

(a) __Superb fighter_____ (a) ___skill-full and experienced fighter_____

(b) __clever  ___ (b) __move swiftly___  

(c) ___aggressive___ (c) __had poison filled sacs___       

(ii) What did the cobra and the mongoose do, to show their readiness for the fight?

Answer:

The cobra raised half of his body off the ground and spread his broad, spotted hood.

The mongoose also bushed its tail. Also the long hair on its back stood up. 

2. Who were the other two spectators? What did they do? (Did they watch, or did they join in the fight?) (10)

Answer:

The other two spectators where Myna and a wild crow.

First, they sat on the cactus plant to watch the result of the fight and In the end, they took part in the game. Both of them throw themselves to pick up the cobra as their meal.

3. Read the descriptions below of what the snake did and what the mongoose did.

Arrange their actions in the proper order. (11, 16)

(i) ceased to struggle___grabbed the snake by the snout

(ii) tried to mesmerise___dragged the snake into the mongoose the bushes

(iii) coiled itself around___darted away and bit the mongoose cobra on the back

(iv) struck the crow___pretended to attack the cobra on one side

(v) struck again and___refused to look into the missed snake’s eyes

(vi) struck on the side the mongoose and bit pretended to attack___sprang aside, jumped in that

Answer:

(ii) Tried to mesmerise the mongoose – – (e) refused to look into the snake’s eyes

(vi) Struck on the side that the mongoose pretended to attack – – (d) pretended to attack the cobra on one side

(v) Struck again and missed – – (c) darted away and hit the cobra on the back

(iv) Struck the crow – – (f) sprang aside, jumped in and bit

(iii) Coiled itself around the mongoose – – (a) grabbed the snake by the snout

(I) Ceased to struggle – – (b) dragged the snake into the bushes

4. (i) What happened to the crow in the end? (16)

Answer:

In the end, crow was bitten by the poisonous cobra and died.

(ii) What did the myna do finally? (17)

Answer:

The Myna was saved. It flew down and looked in to the bushes ,congratulated the winner and finally flew away.

WORKING WITH LANGUAGE  

A. 1. The word ‘round’ usually means a kind of shape. What is its meaning in the story?  

Answer:

In the story, the word round means one in a series.

2. Find five words in the following paragraph, which are generally associated with trees. But here, they have been used differently. Underline the words  

Hari leaves for work at nine every morning. He works in the local branch of the firm of which his uncle is the owner. Hari’s success is really the fruit of his own labour. He is happy, but he has a small problem. The root cause of his problem is a stray dog near his office. The dog welcomes Hari with a loud bark every day  

Answer:

Leaves, Branch, Fruit, Root, Bark.

B. The words in the box are all words that describe movement. Use them to fill in the blanks in the sentences below. dived gliding sprang darting whipped...back delving  

Answer:

1. When he began to trust me, the squirrel began —to delve— into my pockets for morsels of cake.

2. I saw a cobra ——gliding—out of a clump of cactus.

3. The snake hissed, his forked tongue ——darting—— in and out.

4. When the cobra tried to bite it, the mongoose ——moved—— aside.

5. The snake ——whipped—— his head ——back——to strike at the crow.

6. The birds ——dived in—— at the snake.

C. Find words in the story, which show things striking violently against each other.

Answer:

1. The cobra struck the crow, his snout th — udding—ing against its body. (15)

2. The crow and the myna c —ollidded — in mid-air. (13)

3. The birds dived at the snake, but b —umpe— d into each other instead. (14)

D. Look at these sentences.

• In the spring, birds of all kinds would flock into the banyan tree’s branches.  

• I would spend the afternoons there. ‘Would’ tells us what the author used to do, or what used to happen.  

• Grandfather, at sixty-five, could no longer climb the banyan tree.  

• I could hide myself in its branches.  

• I could look down through the leaves at the world below.  

• I could read there. ‘Could’ tells us what the author was usually able to do, or grandfather is now not able to do.  

Choose would and could to replace the italicised words in the following sentences.  

Grandfather says, in the old days,  

1. elephants were able to fly in the sky, like clouds. They were also able to change their shapes. They used to fly behind clouds and frighten them. People used to look up at the sky in wonder.

2. because there was no electricity, he used to get up with the sun, and he used to go to bed with the sun, like the birds.

3. like the owl, he was able tosee quite well in the dark. He was able to tell who was coming by listening to their footsteps.

Answer:

1. elephants could fly in the sky, like clouds. They were also able to change their shapes. They would fly behind clouds and frighten them. People would look up at the sky in wonder.

2. Because there was no electricity, he would get up with the sun, and he would go to bed with the sun, like the birds.

3. like the owl, he could see quite well in the dark. He wouldtell who was coming by listening to their footsteps.

SPEAKING  

Look at these sentences.  

The tree was older than Grandfather.  

Grandfather was sixty-five years old.  

How old was the tree? Can you guess?

Answer:

The tree was as old as Dehra Dun itself. Suppose Dehra Dun is 300 years old. How old is the tree? When two things are the same in some way, we use as...as. Here is another set of examples.

Mr Sinha is 160 centimetres tall.

Mr Gupta is 180 centimetres tall.

Mrs Gupta is 160 centimetres tall  

Mrs Gupta is as tall as Mr Sinha.  

Use the words in the box to speak about the people and the things below, using as...as or -er than tall – taller, cold – colder, hot – hotter, strong – stronger, short – shorter,

(Notice that in the word ‘hot’, the letter ‘t’ is doubled when -er is added.)   

1. Heights  

Zeba (155cm), Ruby (150cm), Rani (155cm)  

Answer:

——Zebais as tall as Rani ———

——Ruby is smaller than Zeba and Rani_ 

——Zeba and Rani are taller than Ruby_ 

2. Weight Lifters 

Vijay (50kg) Akshay (50kg) Anwar (65kg)

Answer:

——Vijay is as heavy as Akshay ——

———Anwar is heavier than Vijay and Akshay ——

—— Vijay and Akshay are lighter than Anwar ——

3. City Temperatures

Shimla (60 ), Gangtok (60 ), Srinagar (20 )  

Answer:

———Shimla is as cold as Gangtok—  

———Srinagar is colder than Shimla and Gangtok ——

———Shimla and Gangtok are hotter than Srinagar ——  

4. Lengths

Romi’s pencil(3 inches long), Mona’s pencil (5 inches long), Raja’s pencil (3 inches long)  

Answer:

—— Romi’s pencil is as long as Raja’s pencil ———

—— Mona’s pencil is larger than Romi’s and Raja’s pencil ———

—— Raja’s and Romi’s pencil is smaller than Mona’s pencil ———

5. City Temperatures

Delhi (430 ) Chennai (390 )Nagpur(430 )

Answer:

——Delhi is as hot as Nagpur————  

——Delhi and Nagpur are hotter than Chennai ——  

——Chennai is colder than Delhi and Nagpur ——  

WRITING  

‘My Favourite Place’  

Read again the paragraphs of the story in which the author describes the banyan tree, and what he used to do there. Is there a place in your house, or in your grandparents’ or uncles’ or aunts’ houses, that you specially like? Write a short paragraph about it, saying

• where it is  

• what you do there  

• why you like it  

You may instead write about a place you dislike, or are afraid of.   

Answer:

Yes, I specially like my brother’s place, It is a palace in Rajasthan and has a big courtyard attached to it.  

There is well and many Guava tree there, I pluck the guava and wash them with the water fetched form the well and enjoy stomach full.

I like this place very much as this reminds me about the glory of our past and makes me proud of our rich culture.