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Read the following passage and answer the question that follow.
Text I
I must have been about seven when my father left Porbandar for Rajkot to become a member of the Rajasthanik Court. There I was put into a primary school, and I can well recollect those days, including the names and other particulars of the teachers who taught me. As at Porbandar, so here, there is hardly anything to note about my studies. I could only have been a mediocre student. From this school I went to the suburban school and thence to high school, having already reached my twelfth year. I do not remember having ever told a lie, during this short period, either to my teachers or to my school-mates. However, I used to be very shy and avoided all company. My books and my lessons were my sole
companions. To be at school at the stroke of the hour and to run back home as soon as the school closed—that was my daily habit. There is an incident which occurred at the examination during my first year at high school and which is worth recording. Mr Giles, the educational Inspector, had come on a visit of inspection. He had set us five words to write as a spelling exercise. One of the words was ‘Kettle’.
I had misspelt it. The teacher tried to prompt me with the point of his boot, but I would not be prompted. It was beyond me to see that he wanted me to copy the spelling from my neighbour’s slate, for I had thought that the teacher was there to supervise us against copying. The result was that all the boys, except myself, were found to have spelt every word correctly. I could never learn the art of ‘copying’. Yet
the incident did not in the least diminish my respect for my teacher. I was by nature, blind to the faults of elders. Later I came to know of many other failings of this teacher, but my regard for him remained the same. Two other incidents belonging to the same period have always clung to my memory. As a rule I had distaste for any reading beyond my school books. The daily lessons had to be done, because I disliked being taken to task by my teacher as much as I disliked deceiving him. Therefore I would do the lessons,
but often without my mind in them. Thus, when even the lessons could not be done properly, there was of course no question of any extra reading. But somehow my eyes fell on a book purchased by my father. It was Shravana Pitribhakti Nataka. I read it with intense interest. One of the pictures I was shown was of Shravana carrying, by means of slings fitted for his shoulders, his blind parents on a pilgrimage. The book
and the picture left an indelible impression on my mind.
(An excerpt from The Story of My Experiments with Truth, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi)
2. Answer the following questions in brief. (30 words)
(a) Where did Mohandas complete his primary education?
(b) Who were Mohandas Gandhi’s sole companions in his childhood.
(c) Which incident given in the passage reflects Mohandas’s honesty?
(d) Which two things did Mohandas dislike the most?
(e) What did the picture of Shravana convey to Mohnadas Gandhi?
(f) Pick out five qualities and traits which young Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi had. One is done for you.
Absolutely non-judgemental, couldn’t see the bad qualities of his teacher.
3. Locate words from the passage with similar meaning.
(a) reduce ______________
(b) only one ______________
(c) dupe ______________
(d) permanent effect ______________________
Answers:
2. Answer the following questions in brief:
(a) Where did Mohandas complete his primary education?
Mohandas completed his primary education in Rajkot after his father left Porbandar for Rajkot.
(b) Who were Mohandas Gandhi’s sole companions in his childhood?
Mohandas’s sole companions in his childhood were his books and his lessons.
(c) Which incident given in the passage reflects Mohandas’s honesty?
The incident where Mohandas did not copy the spelling of “Kettle” from his neighbor’s slate reflects his honesty.
(d) Which two things did Mohandas dislike the most?
Mohandas disliked being scolded by his teacher and deceiving his teacher.
(e) What did the picture of Shravana convey to Mohandas Gandhi?
The picture of Shravana carrying his blind parents on a pilgrimage conveyed the message of selfless duty and respect for parents, which left a lasting impression on Mohandas.
(f) Pick out five qualities and traits which young Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi had. One is done for you.
- Absolutely non-judgemental, couldn’t see the bad qualities of his teacher.
- Honest
- Shy
- Disciplined
- Reserved
3. Locate words from the passage with similar meaning:
(a) reduce → diminish
(b) only one → sole
(c) dupe → deceiving
(d) permanent effect → indelible
Text II
Indra Krishnamurthy Nooyi is an Indian American business executive. She is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pepsico. She is one among the world’s most powerful women. She delivered the following speech at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on 14 December 2013. She was named one of the 25 Greatest Living Legends by NDTV, and was awarded by the then President of India, Pranab Mukherjee at the
Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Read the speech delivered by Indra Nooyi and answer the questions that follow.
Mr President and NDTV, thank you very much for this incredible honour.
Malcom Gladwell in his book, Outliers says: “Who you are cannot be separated from where you came from.”
I left India 35 years ago, went to the USA and had tremendous success in the meritocracy. But none of that could have happened if I would not have had wonderful upbringing very much here in India. So I have a lot to thank India for. Now my three lessons I would like to share with you.
First, please be a lifelong student. You know when we
were kids, we used to ask questions like “Why is the sky blue?”, “Why the birds flying so high?” But for some reasons, as we get older, that curiosity goes away. And if we are happy with the knowledge we have, then we are actually going to atrophy. So, please remain a lifelong student, don’t lose that curiosity.
Second, whatever you do, throw yourself into it, throw your head, heart and hands into it. I look at my job not as a job, I look at it as a Calling, as a Passion and I don’t care about the hours, about the hardships, because to me everything is a joy. So whatever you do, please look upon it as a Calling, a Passion, not as a job, not as something temporary. The third and the most important one, please help others rise. Greatness comes not from a position, but from helping build a future. All of us in position of power have an obligation to pull others up. You know, as I stand here today, I look at my responsibility not as accepting
an honour, I look upon it as accepting a challenge and a responsibility, an obligation to actually make it possible for people who are younger to come up and achieve levels of greatness, so they too can be on the stage sometime in the future.
(Source: Speech delivered by Indra Nooyi at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on 14 December 2013)
1. What has Malcom Gladwell said in his book, that Indra Nooyi is refering to in her speech?
2. What according to Indra Nooyi helped her achieve great success?
3. What is the first lesson that Indra Nooyi has talked about in her speech?
4. What element should we have to be a lifelong student?
5. How does she look at her job?
6. What is her third lesson? Why is it important?
7. What obligation does she talk about in her speech?
Answers:
1. What has Malcom Gladwell said in his book, that Indra Nooyi is referring to in her speech?
Malcom Gladwell says in his book Outliers, “Who you are cannot be separated from where you came from.” Indra Nooyi refers to this to emphasize the importance of her upbringing in India.
2. What according to Indra Nooyi helped her achieve great success?
According to Indra Nooyi, her wonderful upbringing in India helped her achieve great success in the meritocracy of the USA.
3. What is the first lesson that Indra Nooyi has talked about in her speech?
The first lesson Indra Nooyi talks about is to be a lifelong student. She stresses the importance of maintaining curiosity throughout life.
4. What element should we have to be a lifelong student?
To be a lifelong student, we should have curiosity. We must continue asking questions and seeking knowledge even as we grow older.
5. How does she look at her job?
Indra Nooyi looks at her job not as a job, but as a calling and a passion. She dedicates her heart, head, and hands to it with joy and commitment.
6. What is her third lesson? Why is it important?
Her third lesson is to help others rise. She believes greatness comes not from position but from helping others achieve success, and it is important because it helps build a better future for everyone.
7. What obligation does she talk about in her speech?
Indra Nooyi talks about the obligation of those in positions of power to help others rise and achieve greatness. She sees it as a responsibility to support younger people in reaching their potential.
Vocabulary
1. Make noun forms of the given words. One has been done for you.
Example:
happen (happerning)
(a) know _______________________________
(b) accept ______________________________
(c) separate _____________________________
(d) oblige _________________________________
(e) achieve _______________________________
2. Take words from the box given below and match the words that go long with them. You may use some of the words more than once.
| tune | paper | system | fine |
| water | communal | news | heart |
| sound | study | black | kill |
| felt | proof | tour | joy |
| harmony |
3. You would have come across some words from Indian languages used in the chapter ‘My Childhood’ in your textbook, Beehive.
Example: pucca
Look up the dictionary in the English language and find ten words which are of Indian origin. Two are done for you:
| (a) Chutney | (g) _____________________ |
| (b) Karma | (h) ___________________ |
| (c) ___________ | (i)___________________ |
| (d) __________ | (j) ___________________________ |
| (e) __________ | (k) __________________________ |
| (f) ____________ | (I)_______________________________ |
Answers:
1. Make noun forms of the given words:
(a) know → knowledge
(b) accept → acceptance
(c) separate → separation
(d) oblige → obligation
(e) achieve → achievement
2. Match the words:
- tune → sound, joy
- paper → news, study
- system → communal, study
- fine → proof, water
- water → proof, kill
- communal → harmony, system
- news → paper, heart
- heart → harmony, felt
- sound → tune, proof
- study → paper, system
- black → paper, news
- kill → proof, water
- felt → heart, harmony
- proof → sound, fine
- tour → joy, study
- joy → tour, tune
- harmony → communal, heart
3. Words of Indian origin:
(a) Chutney
(b) Karma
(c) Jungle
(d) Bungalow
(e) Pukka
(f) Mantra
(g) Avatar
(h) Yoga
(i) Sari
(j) Caste
(k) Swastika
(l) Maharaja
Grammar
2. Passive voice
Expand the News Headline into three to four sentences of a short article. Use passive voice whenever it is required.
Example:
(a) Mumbai flooded with rain water
Yesterday Mumbai was hit by interested rain. The city is flooded with rain water now. Water is being pumped out from the roads. The residents are requested by the Municipal Corporation to remain indoors.
(b) The fire caused by crackers
(c) Bank robbed in broad daylight
(d) Taxes lowered for some commodities
3. Phrasal Verb
In this lesson ‘My childhood’ in your textbook, Beehive the verb ‘break out’ is used by combing a verb (break) with a preposition (out) denoting the meaning ‘to begin’ Many more phrasal verbs can be formed with the same verb ‘break’ joining with other prepositions.
They are-
break into
break away
break open
break down
break up
Now replace the underline words with a phrasal verb from the list given above using the correct form.
(a) The passengers were troubled when the bus stopped due to engine failure.
(b) Neha’s relationship with Rohan came to an end over a very silly matter.
(c) The burglar in spite of all security, entered Mr Khan’s house and took away all valuables.
(d) The child attempted to leave the mother’s grasp. but she held fast.
(e) The new director to discard to discard the age-old practices in the office.
Answers:
2. Passive Voice
(b) The fire caused by crackers
The fire was caused by crackers. It was noticed by the authorities in the evening. Several houses were damaged by the flames. A fire brigade was called immediately to control the situation.
(c) Bank robbed in broad daylight
A bank was robbed in broad daylight yesterday. The robbers were not caught on the spot. The police have started an investigation to find the culprits. Several CCTV footages are being examined by the police to trace them.
(d) Taxes lowered for some commodities
Taxes were lowered for some commodities by the government. The decision was made to ease the burden on common people. Several items have become more affordable now. The new tax rates are being implemented from this month.
3. Phrasal Verbs
(a) The passengers were troubled when the bus stopped due to engine failure.
- The passengers were troubled when the bus broke down due to engine failure.
(b) Neha’s relationship with Rohan came to an end over a very silly matter.
- Neha’s relationship with Rohan broke up over a very silly matter.
(c) The burglar, in spite of all security, entered Mr Khan’s house and took away all valuables.
- The burglar, in spite of all security, broke into Mr Khan’s house and took away all valuables.
(d) The child attempted to leave the mother’s grasp, but she held fast.
- The child attempted to break away from the mother’s grasp, but she held fast.
(e) The new director decided to discard the age-old practices in the office.
- The new director decided to break with the age-old practices in the office.
Editing
Use capital letters, full-stops, commas and inverted commas whenever necessary in the following story. Some words are also wrongly spelt. Check the spelling errors and correct hem.
once the Fairies of the Trees set out to choose their dwelling places some were wise in making their choices and some were foolis the wise fairies shunned the trees that stood alone in the open fields, and settld in a thick forest. but the foolish ones said, Why should we crowd together in a forest Let us
go and live in lonely trees near villages, where humans will bring us gifts. One night a greate tempest swept over the countri the lonely trees were blown down, and the foolis fairys became homeless; but the great, dense forest resisted the fury of the storm. The wise fairies said to the foolish ones Peopl should
stand together like a dense forest. It is only the solitary tree, growing unprotekted in the open field that is overthrown by a silly thing like a storm
Write the correct story
Here the Correct story:
Here is the corrected version of the story:
Once the fairies of the trees set out to choose their dwelling places. Some were wise in making their choices, and some were foolish. The wise fairies shunned the trees that stood alone in the open fields and settled in a thick forest. But the foolish ones said, “Why should we crowd together in a forest? Let us go and live in lonely trees near villages, where humans will bring us gifts.”
One night, a great tempest swept over the country. The lonely trees were blown down, and the foolish fairies became homeless; but the great, dense forest resisted the fury of the storm. The wise fairies said to the foolish ones, “People should stand together like a dense forest. It is only the solitary tree, growing unprotected in the open field, that is overthrown by a silly thing like a storm.”
Listening
Given below is an extract from Malala Yousafzai’s speech at the UN General Assembly on 12 July 2013.
Malala Yousafzai is a young Pakistani girl who was shot at by the Taliban because she wanted to study. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for her struggle for the right of all children to education.
The teacher or one of your classmates will read out the extract. Answer all the question after listening to the extract.
Honourable UN Secretary General Mr Ban Ki-moon, respected President of the General Assembly Vuk Jeremic, honourable UN envoy for global education Mr Gordon Brown, respected elders and my dear brothers and sisters: Assalamu alaikum. Today it is an honour for me to be speaking again after a long time. Being here with such honourable people is a great moment in my life and it is an honour for me that today I am wearing a shawl of late Benazir Bhutto. I don’t know where to begin my speech. I don’t know what people would be expecting me to say, but first of all thank you to God for whom we all are equal and thank you to every person who has prayed for my fast recovery and new life. I cannot believe
how much love people have shown me. I have received thousands of good-wish cards and gifts from all over the world. Thank you to all of them. Thank you to the children whose innocent words encouraged me. Thank you to my elders whose prayers strengthened me. I would like to thank my nurses, doctors and the staff of the hospitals in Pakistan and the UK and the UAE government who have helped me to
get better and recover my strength.
… There are hundreds of human rights activists and social workers who are not only speaking for their rights, but who are struggling to achieve their goal of peace, education and equality. Thousands of people have been killed by the terrorists and millions have been injured. I am just one of them. So here I stand, one girl among many. I speak not for myself, but so those without a voice can be heard. Those who have fought for their rights …Their right to live in peace. Their right to be treated with dignity. Their right to equality of opportunity. Their right to be educated. … the compassion I have learned from Mohamed, the Prophet of Mercy, Jesus Christ and Lord Buddha. This the legacy of change I have inherited from Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Mohammed Ali Jinnah. This is the philosophy of non-violence that I have learned from Gandhi, Bacha Khan and Mother Teresa. And this is the forgiveness that I have learned from my father and from my mother. This is what my soul is telling me: be peaceful and love everyone … Thank you.
1. Why did the Taliban shoot Malala?
2. Why was Malala awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
3. Who all did Malala thank in her speech and why?
4. What are the activities and social workers struggling for?
5. What rights did she talk about in her speech? Tick the right answers.
(a) right to live in peace
(b) right to have treated with dignity
(c) right to have a safe home
(d) right to equality of opportunity
(e) right to fight for self
(f) right to be educated
6. From whom did Malala learn
(a) compassion
(b) the philosophy of non-violence
(c) forgiveness
Answers:
1. Why did the Taliban shoot Malala?
The Taliban shot Malala because she wanted to study and was advocating for the right to education for all children, especially girls, which the Taliban opposed.
2. Why was Malala awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for her struggle to secure the right to education for all children, particularly girls.
3. Who all did Malala thank in her speech and why?
Malala thanked:
- God, for equality and her recovery.
- Everyone who prayed for her recovery and sent good wishes.
- The children whose innocent words encouraged her.
- Elders whose prayers strengthened her.
- Her nurses, doctors, and the staff of the hospitals in Pakistan, the UK, and the UAE government for helping her recover.
4. What are the activities and social workers struggling for?
Human rights activists and social workers are struggling to achieve peace, education, and equality.
5. What rights did she talk about in her speech? Tick the right answers.
(a) ✓ right to live in peace
(b) ✓ right to be treated with dignity
(c) ☐ right to have a safe home
(d) ✓ right to equality of opportunity
(e) ☐ right to fight for self
(f) ✓ right to be educated
6. From whom did Malala learn:
(a) Compassion: From Mohamed, the Prophet of Mercy, Jesus Christ, and Lord Buddha.
(b) The philosophy of non-violence: From Gandhi, Bacha Khan, and Mother Teresa.
(c) Forgiveness: From her father and mother.
Speaking
1. Prepare five slips with the following words written on them. The class will be divided into 4 groups. Each
group will be asked to pick up a slip and discuss the topic for 5 minutes. Finally, one representative from
the group will make a brief presentation on the topic.
1. ancestral house
2. secure childhood
3. primary school
4. social barriers
5. communal harmony
Some words given in the box below may be helpful. You can use any in her words that are appropriate to the topic.
ancient large emotional upbringing inequality system tradition friendship
Answers:
1. Ancestral House
- Key ideas:
- An ancient or large family house passed down through generations.
- It holds emotional value due to family traditions and memories.
- Often serves as a symbol of upbringing and family tradition.
- Importance of preserving the family’s history and system of values.
2. Secure Childhood
Key ideas:
Upbringing in a safe, supportive environment fosters friendship and confidence.
Having a secure childhood ensures emotional and mental stability.
Freedom from inequality or fear, enabling growth and development.
A foundation for strong bonds, traditions, and positive experiences.
3. Primary School
Key ideas:
The first step in the formal education system.
Focus on basic learning and friendship building.
A place where social skills and values such as equality are taught early in life.
Can shape a child’s upbringing and future development.
4. Social Barriers
Key ideas:
Inequality based on caste, gender, or economic status.
These barriers create divisions and hinder progress and unity.
Education and awareness can help reduce these barriers.
Tradition can sometimes both maintain and challenge these barriers.
5. Communal Harmony
Key ideas:
Ensuring peaceful coexistence among different communities and religions.
Promotes equality and reduces social barriers.
A key factor in building friendship, mutual respect, and cooperation.
Essential for national unity and upbringing in a diverse society.
Writing
1. In 2010, the United Nations declared Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam’s birthday (15th October) as World Students’ Day. Write an article on the importance of the youth/young students in the making of a New India. (120-150 words)
Answers:
The Importance of Youth in Building a New India
By Ravi Sharma,
The youth are the backbone of any nation, and in a country like India, with its vast and vibrant population of young minds, their role is crucial in shaping the future. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, fondly remembered as the “Missile Man of India,” believed that the youth have the power to transform the nation. This belief led to the declaration of his birthday as World Students’ Day by the United Nations in 2010, celebrating the potential of young learners.
Young students are not just the future workforce; they are the thinkers, innovators, and leaders who will drive India toward progress. Their energy, creativity, and passion are essential in addressing challenges like poverty, unemployment, and climate change. With access to education, technology, and opportunities, India’s youth can bring about sustainable development, social reform, and economic growth, making the dream of a New India a reality.
The future lies in their hands, and with the right guidance, they will build a stronger, prosperous India.
Project
1. Collect your favourite quotations by M.K. Gandhi, Dr Abdul Kalam, Mother Teresa, Lal Bahadur Shastri,
J. Krishnamurti, any other personalities that you admire. Make a collage for display in the monthly wall
magazine of your class.
Answers:
Steps for the Project:
- Choose Your Favorite Quotations:
- Collect famous and inspirational quotes from the following personalities:
- Mahatma Gandhi: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: “Dream is not what you see in sleep, it is the thing which doesn’t let you sleep.”
- Mother Teresa: “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”
- Lal Bahadur Shastri: “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan.”
- J. Krishnamurti: “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.”
- Add quotes from any other personalities you admire.
- Collect famous and inspirational quotes from the following personalities:
- Design the Collage:
- Materials: Use colored papers, printed quotes, magazines, scissors, glue, markers, and decorative items.
- Layout: Arrange the quotes in a creative pattern or theme, perhaps around a central image or symbolic design like a tree of knowledge.
- Visuals: Include small pictures or drawings of these personalities or relevant symbols to enhance the design.
- Decorate:
- Add borders, color backgrounds, or doodles to make the collage more vibrant and visually engaging.
- You can also use calligraphy or bold fonts to highlight the quotes.
- Display:
- Once completed, display the collage on the wall magazine. You can label it “Words of Wisdom” or “Inspiration Corner.”
This will not only inspire your classmates but also reflect your admiration for these great personalities.
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