| Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : |
| I came in contact with animals far more in prison than outside. I had always been fond of dogs and had kept some but I could never look after them properly as other matters claimed my attention. In prison, I was grateful for their company. Indians do not, as a rule, approve of the animals as household pets. It is remarkable that in spite of their general philosophy of non-violence to animals, they are often singularly careless and unkind towards them. Even the cow, the favoured animal, though looked up to and almost worshipped by many Hindus, becomes often the cause of riots, fit is not treated kindly. Worship and kindliness do not always go together. |
| Different countries have adopted different animals as a symbol of their ambition or character ? the eagle of the United States of America and the lion of Germany and bulldog of England, the fighting cock of France, the bear of old Russia. How far do these patron animals mould national character? Most of them are aggressive, fighting animals, beasts of prey. It is not surprising that the people who grow up with these examples before them should mould themselves consciously after them and strike up aggressive attitudes, and roar and prey on others. Nor is it surprising that the Hindu should be mild and non-violent, for his patron animal is the cow. |
| Fill in the blanks with the correct option: |
| (a) The author could not take care of his pets because.................................. |
| Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : |
| I came in contact with animals far more in prison than outside. I had always been fond of dogs and had kept some but I could never look after them properly as other matters claimed my attention. In prison, I was grateful for their company. Indians do not, as a rule, approve of the animals as household pets. It is remarkable that in spite of their general philosophy of non-violence to animals, they are often singularly careless and unkind towards them. Even the cow, the favoured animal, though looked up to and almost worshipped by many Hindus, becomes often the cause of riots, fit is not treated kindly. Worship and kindliness do not always go together. |
| Different countries have adopted different animals as a symbol of their ambition or character ? the eagle of the United States of America and the lion of Germany and bulldog of England, the fighting cock of France, the bear of old Russia. How far do these patron animals mould national character? Most of them are aggressive, fighting animals, beasts of prey. It is not surprising that the people who grow up with these examples before them should mould themselves consciously after them and strike up aggressive attitudes, and roar and prey on others. Nor is it surprising that the Hindu should be mild and non-violent, for his patron animal is the cow. |
| (b) An example to show that worship and kindliness do not always go together is.............................. |
| Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : |
| I came in contact with animals far more in prison than outside. I had always been fond of dogs and had kept some but I could never look after them properly as other matters claimed my attention. In prison, I was grateful for their company. Indians do not, as a rule, approve of the animals as household pets. It is remarkable that in spite of their general philosophy of non-violence to animals, they are often singularly careless and unkind towards them. Even the cow, the favoured animal, though looked up to and almost worshipped by many Hindus, becomes often the cause of riots, fit is not treated kindly. Worship and kindliness do not always go together. |
| Different countries have adopted different animals as a symbol of their ambition or character ? the eagle of the United States of America and the lion of Germany and bulldog of England, the fighting cock of France, the bear of old Russia. How far do these patron animals mould national character? Most of them are aggressive, fighting animals, beasts of prey. It is not surprising that the people who grow up with these examples before them should mould themselves consciously after them and strike up aggressive attitudes, and roar and prey on others. Nor is it surprising that the Hindu should be mild and non-violent, for his patron animal is the cow. |
| (c) People from countries who have adopted fighting animals as their national symbol develop violence in their attitude because ......... |
| Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : |
| I came in contact with animals far more in prison than outside. I had always been fond of dogs and had kept some but I could never look after them properly as other matters claimed my attention. In prison, I was grateful for their company. Indians do not, as a rule, approve of the animals as household pets. It is remarkable that in spite of their general philosophy of non-violence to animals, they are often singularly careless and unkind towards them. Even the cow, the favoured animal, though looked up to and almost worshipped by many Hindus, becomes often the cause of riots, fit is not treated kindly. Worship and kindliness do not always go together. |
| Different countries have adopted different animals as a symbol of their ambition or character ? the eagle of the United States of America and the lion of Germany and bulldog of England, the fighting cock of France, the bear of old Russia. How far do these patron animals mould national character? Most of them are aggressive, fighting animals, beasts of prey. It is not surprising that the people who grow up with these examples before them should mould themselves consciously after them and strike up aggressive attitudes, and roar and prey on others. Nor is it surprising that the Hindu should be mild and non-violent, for his patron animal is the cow. |
| (d) Since, the patron animal of the Hindus is the cow/ it is not surprising that.......... |
| Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : |
| I came in contact with animals far more in prison than outside. I had always been fond of dogs and had kept some but I could never look after them properly as other matters claimed my attention. In prison, I was grateful for their company. Indians do not, as a rule, approve of the animals as household pets. It is remarkable that in spite of their general philosophy of non-violence to animals, they are often singularly careless and unkind towards them. Even the cow, the favoured animal, though looked up to and almost worshipped by many Hindus, becomes often the cause of riots, fit is not treated kindly. Worship and kindliness do not always go together. |
| Different countries have adopted different animals as a symbol of their ambition or character ? the eagle of the United States of America and the lion of Germany and bulldog of England, the fighting cock of France, the bear of old Russia. How far do these patron animals mould national character? Most of them are aggressive, fighting animals, beasts of prey. It is not surprising that the people who grow up with these examples before them should mould themselves consciously after them and strike up aggressive attitudes, and roar and prey on others. Nor is it surprising that the Hindu should be mild and non-violent, for his patron animal is the cow. |
| (e) Find out words from the passage which have the -same meaning as; |
| (i) Ready to attack |
| (ii) Strong desire to achieve |
| Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : |
| I came in contact with animals far more in prison than outside. I had always been fond of dogs and had kept some but I could never look after them properly as other matters claimed my attention. In prison, I was grateful for their company. Indians do not, as a rule, approve of the animals as household pets. It is remarkable that in spite of their general philosophy of non-violence to animals, they are often singularly careless and unkind towards them. Even the cow, the favoured animal, though looked up to and almost worshipped by many Hindus, becomes often the cause of riots, fit is not treated kindly. Worship and kindliness do not always go together. |
| Different countries have adopted different animals as a symbol of their ambition or character ? the eagle of the United States of America and the lion of Germany and bulldog of England, the fighting cock of France, the bear of old Russia. How far do these patron animals mould national character? Most of them are aggressive, fighting animals, beasts of prey. It is not surprising that the people who grow up with these examples before them should mould themselves consciously after them and strike up aggressive attitudes, and roar and prey on others. Nor is it surprising that the Hindu should be mild and non-violent, for his patron animal is the cow. |
| (f) The symbol of the United States of America is. .......... |
| Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : |
| I came in contact with animals far more in prison than outside. I had always been fond of dogs and had kept some but I could never look after them properly as other matters claimed my attention. In prison, I was grateful for their company. Indians do not, as a rule, approve of the animals as household pets. It is remarkable that in spite of their general philosophy of non-violence to animals, they are often singularly careless and unkind towards them. Even the cow, the favoured animal, though looked up to and almost worshipped by many Hindus, becomes often the cause of riots, fit is not treated kindly. Worship and kindliness do not always go together. |
| Different countries have adopted different animals as a symbol of their ambition or character ? the eagle of the United States of America and the lion of Germany and bulldog of England, the fighting cock of France, the bear of old Russia. How far do these patron animals mould national character? Most of them are aggressive, fighting animals, beasts of prey. It is not surprising that the people who grow up with these examples before them should mould themselves consciously after them and strike up aggressive attitudes, and roar and prey on others. Nor is it surprising that the Hindu should be mild and non-violent, for his patron animal is the cow. |
| (g) The fighting cock is the symbol of............... |
| Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: |
| National Anthems are sung or played on special occasions in almost all the countries of the world they are patriotic songs, sung as a mark of honour to the countries concerned. These are sung to inspire patriotic feelings in people. It is believed that ?Kim Gao? song sung in Japan, was the first national anthem of the world. Our national anthem was written by Rabindra Nath Tagore and was sung for the first time a Kolkata cession o the Congress in 1911. On 24th January, 1950, it was adopted as the national anthem at India. ?Vande-Matram?, a patriotic song written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee has also been given the status almost similar to that of national anthem. |
| Answer the following questions briefly: |
| (a) What is national anthem? |
| Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: |
| National Anthems are sung or played on special occasions in almost all the countries of the world they are patriotic songs, sung as a mark of honour to the countries concerned. These are sung to inspire patriotic feelings in people. It is believed that ?Kim Gao? song sung in Japan, was the first national anthem of the world. Our national anthem was written by Rabindra Nath Tagore and was sung for the first time a Kolkata cession o the Congress in 1911. On 24th January, 1950, it was adopted as the national anthem at India. ?Vande-Matram?, a patriotic song written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee has also been given the status almost similar to that of national anthem. |
| (b) When is national anthem sung? |
| Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: |
| National Anthems are sung or played on special occasions in almost all the countries of the world they are patriotic songs, sung as a mark of honour to the countries concerned. These are sung to inspire patriotic feelings in people. It is believed that ?Kim Gao? song sung in Japan, was the first national anthem of the world. Our national anthem was written by Rabindra Nath Tagore and was sung for the first time a Kolkata cession o the Congress in 1911. On 24th January, 1950, it was adopted as the national anthem at India. ?Vande-Matram?, a patriotic song written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee has also been given the status almost similar to that of national anthem. |
| (c) Who wrote our national anthem and when was it adopted? |
| Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: |
| National Anthems are sung or played on special occasions in almost all the countries of the world they are patriotic songs, sung as a mark of honour to the countries concerned. These are sung to inspire patriotic feelings in people. It is believed that ?Kim Gao? song sung in Japan, was the first national anthem of the world. Our national anthem was written by Rabindra Nath Tagore and was sung for the first time a Kolkata cession o the Congress in 1911. On 24th January, 1950, it was adopted as the national anthem at India. ?Vande-Matram?, a patriotic song written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee has also been given the status almost similar to that of national anthem. |
| (d) Which song is given almost equal status as national anthem? |
| Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: |
| National Anthems are sung or played on special occasions in almost all the countries of the world they are patriotic songs, sung as a mark of honour to the countries concerned. These are sung to inspire patriotic feelings in people. It is believed that ?Kim Gao? song sung in Japan, was the first national anthem of the world. Our national anthem was written by Rabindra Nath Tagore and was sung for the first time a Kolkata cession o the Congress in 1911. On 24th January, 1950, it was adopted as the national anthem at India. ?Vande-Matram?, a patriotic song written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee has also been given the status almost similar to that of national anthem. |
| (e) Find words which mean the same: |
| (a) Respect |
| (b) Love for country |
| Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: |
| National Anthems are sung or played on special occasions in almost all the countries of the world they are patriotic songs, sung as a mark of honour to the countries concerned. These are sung to inspire patriotic feelings in people. It is believed that ?Kim Gao? song sung in Japan, was the first national anthem of the world. Our national anthem was written by Rabindra Nath Tagore and was sung for the first time a Kolkata cession o the Congress in 1911. On 24th January, 1950, it was adopted as the national anthem at India. ?Vande-Matram?, a patriotic song written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee has also been given the status almost similar to that of national anthem. |
| (f) Find the world in the passage opposite in the meaning to: |
| (a) discourage |
| (b) absolute |
| There was a storm brewing outside and you were all alone at home. Suddenly, the lights went off........ |
| In about 150 words, write a story You could use some of the phrases given below: |
| jumped in fright |
| seamed in horror |
| to my relief |
| disappeared in a flash |
| scared the daylight out of me |
| touched something eerie. |
| Complete the sentences by choosing appropriate options: |
| (i) They would reach the village before sunset..................... (hadn't they? / wouldn't they? / didn't they?) |
| (ii) I have kept my word........ (haven't I?/ have I? / didn't I?) |
| (iii) The children are making a noise .....(aren't they? / isn't they? / weren't they?) |
| (iv) She will visit us tomorrow....... (won't she? / will she? / wouldn?t she?) |
| (v) We must serve our country,......(must we? / mustn't we? / "would we?) |
| (vi) He is not coming tomorrow/....... (was he? / is he? / does he?) |
| (vii) You have not met us before......... (have you? / has you? / had you?) |
| (viii) She should not tell lies ........(would she? / can she? / should she?) |
| (a) | Lad | (a) | Duck |
| (b) | Bull | (b) | Lass |
| (c) | Drake | (c) | Mother |
| (d) | Father | (d) | Cow |
| Look at the words and phrases given below. Rearrange them to form meaningful sentences: (a) eyes / beautiful/and precious / from God / to us / are / gif |
| (b) thankful / to God / should / we / be / it / for |
| (c) remember / we / him / distress / in / only |
| (d) to / grateful / be / we / always / God / should |
| Read the lines from the poem and answer the following questions : |
| There's a shed at the bottom of our garden. With a spider's web hanging across the door, the hinges are rusty and creak in the wind. When I'm in bed I lie and I listen, I'll open that door one day. |
| Questions: |
| (a) Why do the hinges of the door creak? |
| (b) Why does the narrator wish to open the door one day? |
| (c) What is the use of the shed? |
| (d) Where is the shed located? |
| OR |
| Read the lines below and answer the following questions: |
| I'm sorry I lost my temper. It is the season for Hilsa-fish and no one, not even Gopal can stop anyone from talking about Hilsa-fish. Not even for five minutes!. |
| Questions: |
| (a) Whom does T refers to in these lines? Why did he feel sorry? |
| (b) What was the season for? |
| (c) What was difficult for anyone during this season? |
| (d) Pick out a word from the above passage which is similar in the meaning to 'misplaced'. |
| Answer any four of the following questions: |
| (a) How did the king and the hermit help the wounded man? |
| (b) How does Ravi get milk for the kitten? |
| (c) What was Nishad's impression when he saw Mr. Nath? |
| (d) How fire is a good servant? |
| (e) "Nothing is easier than taking off the gear-case". Comment on or continue this sentence in the light of what actually happened. |
| (f) When has the poet has decided to go in the shed? Why does he still keep postponing it? |
| Answer the following question: |
| (a) Who is the Queen Ant? What does it do? |
| (b) In a desert the temperature rises during the day and falls rapidly at night. Why? |
| (c) How did Golu develop a trunk? |
| (d) "She was completely soaked in blood. The wolf, tired and sleepy, was getting ready to devour her." Explain this. |
| (e) Timothy would play with the narrator and draw his attention? How? |
| Who was Gopal? Why did the gatekeeper finally let Gopal meet the king? |
| OR |
| Deserts are an important part of nature's great plan. Discuss. |
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