BBC Compacta class 6th

  

Q. Your water bottle was stolen from the class when you were out in the games period yesterday. As Arun Sawant, draft a notice to be put up on the school notice board giving all the details in about 50 words. Put the notice in a box.

1. You are Shalu Sarin, a student of class VI of Somerville School, Noida. You have lost a book "Life of Jawahar Lal Nehru", borrowed from the  library of your school, somewhere in the school premises. Write a notice to be put on the Lost and Found Notice Board of your school, announcing the loss and requesting the finder to return the same to you. Offer a suitable reward.

2. You lost a merit certificate you won at a painting competition in your school soon after the event. Write a notice in about 50 words for your Student's Notice Board announcing the loss and requesting the finder to return it to you.

In your notice you should

i) describe the certificate and say when and where it was lost

ii) request the finder to return it to you

iii) mention when and where the finder should contact you

iv) offer a suitable reward for the finder 

Q. You are Karan Gandhi, the Head Boy of Hill View Public School, Solan. You have been asked to write a notice announcing a tiffin- box found in the school playground. Write a notice in about 50 words announcing the find and asking the owner to claim it from the office suprintendent after identifying it. Put the notice in a box.

3. You are Manish Puri, a student of Class VI A of St. John's Academy, Kanpur. You have deposited a wrist watch you found near the school canteen with your class teacher, Mrs Meeta Rehlan. She has told you to put up a notice announcing the find and asking the owner to claim it from her after identifying it. Write the notice and put it in a box.

4. While playing in the school playground you found an umbrella lying near the water station. Write a notice for the student's Notice Board announcing the find and asking the owner to claim it.

Q. You are Anil Sharma, the Head Girl of Modern School, Dharamshala. On the occasion of Children's Day your school is organising a magic show for the students of classes V to VIII. Write a notice in about 50 words inviting the students to watch the show.

5. A Calligraphy Writing Workshop is to be 

organised in your school by a well-known 

artist Mr Anees Siddiqi. As Rizwan Qureshi, President of the Hobbies Club of your school,

write a notice for the students of classes V to VIII announcing the event and inviting them 

to register for it.

6. Suppose you are Kanika Khosla, the Head Girl of St. Thomas High School, Pathankot. You have been asked by your Vice-Principal to write a notice for the students of classes V and VI about the Story Telling Competition to be held on 10th November 2013. Write a notice in about 50 words asking the interested students to give their names to the teacher incharge of the Literary Society. Put the notice in a box.

Q. (Extra) You are Nirmal/Kavya, Cultural Secretary of Modern Public School, Shimla. Your school is organising an Inter-House Mono Acting Competition. Write a notice inviting students for the same. Invent necessary details.   (Word limit 50)

 Q1. Write an article to be published in your school magazine on the topic "Advantages of cycling".

Here are some hints for writing the article:

good exercise -economical -saves money -fuel prices going up -no pollution -no noise -no congestion on roads -no traffic jams -need to promote cycling in India -follow china's example-> bicycles more popular than cars -India largest producer -can it be largest user?  

tones body- increase stamina- save fuel- eco friendly- strengthen muscles- gives energy.

Q2. The problem of child labour continues despite the law banning it. Taking ideas from the following hints, together with your ideas, write an article for your school magazine on the topic "Stop Child Labour".

Here are some useful hints for writing the article:

1. World Day Against Child Labour-12th June

2. children continue to work as domestic servants, dhabha workers, rag pickers, street vendors, beggars, industry workers

3. no play, development and education for such children

4. engaging children below 14 years in any work is an offence: fine upto Rs. 20,000/- or imprisonment upto 1 year or both 

5. Let's pledge- free the country from the curse of child labour

1. Given below are some notes on the history and importance of Mother's Day. Taking ideas from these notes, together with your own ideas, write a speech in about 120 words to be delivered on the occasion of Mother's Day celebrations in your school.

MOTHER'S DAY

1. what it celebrates -affection and gratitude for mothers

2. when -usually in March, April or May; Modern Day Mother's Day -second Sunday of May

3. Where it originated -Europe (mainly UK, Greece, Rome)

4. Who popularised it -Anna Jarvis (modern day Mother's Day)

5. What people do on this day -give gifts, cards, chocolates and flowers to their mothers to show their love and gratitude

6. Why is it important -mothers can feel special and important

Q. Your school is organising a debate on the topic "Video Games Are Good For Children". You have to speak in favour of the motion. Write your speech in about 120 words with the help of hints given below.

Hints:

1. Source of entertainment

2. improve concentration and muscle coordination

3. develop problem solving and decision making skills

4. teach winning and losing as part of game

5. prepare children for future challenges

Q. Now taking ideas from the hints given below, write a speech in about 120 words against the motion "Video games are good for children".

Hints:

1. waste of time

2. Health hazards: poor eyesight, poor diet/ overeating

3. hyperactive children: violent, aggressive and destructive

4.  tantrums and pressure on parents

5. neglect of studies

6. rat race for more and more games

Q. Write a short diary entry in about 50-60 words describing a good deed that you did recently.

In your diary entry you should write

1. What the deed was

2.  when and why you did it

3. how you felt about it

Q. Write an article in about 120 words for your school magazine on the topic "Importance of good manners."

In your article you should say

1. What good manners are

2. how important they are in life

3. how young children can learn them

Q. Your school is organising a workshop on the topic "Learning from our Mistakes". As the Head boy of the school, Write a notice for the student's notice board announcing the event. 

Q. Write an article in about 120 words describing your favourite teacher.

In your article you should say

1. who that teacher is and what he/she teaches

2.  how he/she looks

3. what qualities make him/her your favourite teacher

Q. The speaker's Forum of your school is organising a debate on the motion: "There Should Be No Uniform in Schools." Given below is the draft your partner has prepared in favour of the motion:

Q. Using the sample draft above as model, write your speech opposing the motion. You may like to use the following hints:

1. Formal beginning: announcement of the topic and position.

2. Development of arguments:

- children look smart in crisp shirts, well-ironed trousers, polished shoes, ties, belts and blazers with school crest

- they are easy to identify (especially at public places and in times of emergency)

- uniform is cheaper than fashionable clothes

- uniform brings about standard and equality

- instil a sense of pride, responsibility, discipline and unity

- many companies and offices require employees to wear uniforms

3. Conclusion: sum up your ideas, reject the motion and thank the audience

Q.3. You are Rahul Bose, a student of VIC of Karuna Memorial School, Khatima. You have lost a very expensive pen in the school playground during the morning assembly. Write a notice in about 50 words for your school notice board announcing the loss and requesting the finder to return the same to you. offer suitable reward. Put the notice in a box.

Q.4. Recently you won a prize in a school competition and felt very happy about it. Write a page in your diary expressing your feelings.

Q.5. As part of the Road Safety Week, your school is organising a declamation contest. Your teacher has given you the topic "Road Safety for Pedestrians." Taking ideas from the following visual, together with your own ideas, write your speech in about 120 words.

8. Hobbies not only help us pass our time well, but also develop our creativity. Some hobbies can be very rewarding. What are your views on the issue? Describe them in the form of an article meant for your school magazine.

Q.3. You are Rohit Kapoor, the Head boy of St. Stephen's School, Lucknow. You have been asked by your Art teacher to put up a notice informing the students of class VI about 'Cartoon Making Competition'. Write the notice in about 50 words and put it in a box. Your notice must contain the necessary details like date, day, duration, prize etc.

Q.6. Write an article in about 120 words for your school magazine on the importance of open spaces and green belt areas in a city. Take the help from the following points: 

i) provide fresh air, reduce pollution

ii) recreation for children and old people

iii) increase life span of people living in cities

iv) respite from suffocation of city

v) reduce traffic pollution

Q.1. Write an interesting description of the head boy/head girl of your school. In your description you must include the following points :

1. his/her name, age and class

2. looks and personality

3. habits

4. leadership qualities

5. popularity

Q.2. Taking ideas from the notes given below, write a description of Mahabalipuram in about 100 words.

Sea-side town_Tamil Nadu_established as

sea port_7th and 10th century_Pallava Dynasty Kings_UNESCO World Heritage site_popular tourist destination_special attraction_rock structures: five chariot-shaped temples (Pancha Rathas), the Shore Temple, carved depictions of episodes from Mahabharata_annual Mamallapuram Dance Festival: artists from all over the country participate

Q.2. Write a letter in about 120 words to the Editor of a newspaper expressing your views on the problem of increasing road accidents in your area.

In your letter you should

1. refer to some recent road accidents and say their number is on the increase 

2. give reasons for this increase

3. suggest some steps that the traffic police/highway authorities can take to prevent such accidents

Q.1. Given below is the picture of a typical post office. Based on the picture and your own knowledge of post office, write an article in about 120 words describing how a post office looks and works.

Q.2. Taking ideas from the following hints, together with your own ideas write an article in about 120 words on the topic 'Benefits of travel'.

Hints:

i) adds to our knowledge

ii) entertains and refreshes us

iii) helps us to know different peoples and their countries/lands

iv) promotes international cooperation and national integration

v) promotes business

vi) supports local economies, cultures and eco-systems

Q.1. On the occasion of Teachers' Day, you have to speak on the topic: "Why We Celebrate Teachers' Day". Making use of following ideas, together with your own ideas, write your speech in about 120 words.

When we celebrates :5th September- Birth anniversary of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, Second President of India- Teacher, Thinker and Philosopher

Why we celebrate :To pay our respect and to express our love for teachers

Importance of teachers :Second parents, guiders and friends. Make us learned, wise and knowledgeable. Teach us manner and discipline. Help us develop our personality and skills

How Teachers' Day is celebrated : Special prayers, greetings and cultural programme (songs, dances, gifts and awards for teachers)

How Teachers like it: They feel very happy and proud. Thank children for their love and respect. Pledge to love them more and teach them better

Q. Your school is organising a debate on the topic "There Should Be No Schools At All." You have to speak in favour of the motion. Write your speech in about 120 words with the help of hints given below.   

     Hints:

1. too much time spent at school

2. one can study at home

3. online education

4. schools are expensive; it's difficult to get admission

5. unnecessary competition

6. emphasis only on bookish knowledge

7. promote learning by rote

8. make students copy cats

Q. Your school is organising a debate on the topic: 'There Should be No Schools At All'. You have to speak against the motion. Write your speech in about 120 words with the help of hints given below.

Hints:

1. schools have been there for ages

2. must for education

3. develop total personality

4. provide opportunities for doing sports, art, music, adventure

5. healthy competition, cooperation, tolerance

6. must for higher education 

7. graded curriculum

8. uniformity in education

            

Q. Recently your school organised a Mathematics Quiz. Write a report on the event in about 120 words for your school magazine. 

In your report you should say

1. when, where and why the event was organised

2. who participated in it and how many rounds were there

3. who conducted it and who all won prizes

Q. On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, a unique open book examination was held in your school. Here are some notes on the event. Use them to write a report in about 120 words for your school magazine.

1. Name of Organiser: Gandhi Peace Foundation, Chennai.

2. Name of the event: An open book Examination on Gandhi Ji's autobiography, "My Experiments with Truth"

3. Purpose: To make students aware of Gandhi Ji's life and contribution to freedom struggle

4. Participants: Students of VI to VIII

5. Date of Event: 2 October, Gandhi Jayanti

6. Prizes: First- Malvika M. Nair (VII-C); Second- Sandra Satheesh (VI-A); and Third- Zainab (VIII-B)

Q. Write an article in about 120 words for your school magazine on the importance of cleanliness at home and in the neighbourhood. 

In your article you should

1. describe how dirty your city/area/ neighbourhood is

2.  highlight the importance of cleanliness

3. suggest some steps to ensure it- reducing garbage, environment-friendly disposal of waste, public awareness.

Q. The Self~Help club of your school carried out a 'Cleanliness~Drive' in your school recently. Write a report of the event in about 120 words for your school magazine.

In your report you should say

1. when this event was held and who inaugurated it

2. who all participated in it and what different activities they carried out

3. what important lesson(s) the participants learnt

4. how the Principal & Teachers appreciated student's efforts.

Q. Write a letter in about 120 words to the Editor of local English newspaper highlighting the need of planting more and more trees in your area.

In your letter you should 

1. introduce yourself and mention the purpose of your writing

2. express your concern at the loss of green cover in your area

3. explain what its reasons are

4.suggest some solutions to the problem

Q. Write an article in about 120 words describing a fair that you visited.

In your article you should describe

1. name of the fair you visited

2. when, where and why the fair was held

3. who it was attended by

4. what you saw and did there

5. why the fair is important to you or the people of the area

Q. Write an article in about 120 words describing a festival that you celebrated recently.

In your article you should describe

1. the name of the festival

2. the occassion, day, time, season etc of the festival

3. why it is celebrated and how

4. how you and your family or community celebrated it recently

5. how you felt about the celebrations

 

Q. To promote reading habits among children your school is celebrating International Children's Book Day. Prepare a poster in about 50 words announcing the event.

In your poster you should

1. name the event and its organizer(s)

2. give details of its date, time and venue

3. mention the purpose of the event and the different activities being organised by it

4. invite students of all classes to participate in it

Q. Your school recently celebrated International's Children's Book Day. Write a brief report for your school magazine describing how it was celebrated.

In your report you should include

1. the date, time and venue of the celebrations

2. the name of the chief guest and what he/ she said

3. different activities that were carried out as part of the celebrations

4. how the students felt about the celebrations

You may reorder the points or include other 

relevant points.

Q. On the occasion of the International Children's Book Day you have to speak on the topic "Benefits of Reading". Write the speech in about 120 words.

In your speech you should

1. express your concern at the decreasing popularity of reading

2. point out the benefits of reading: source of knowledge, means of entertainment, improve skills, spread of education etc.

4. To celebrate Environment Day, your school is organising an Essay Writing Competition for the students of classes VI to VIII on the topic "Ban the Polybag". As the Head Boy/Head Girl of the school, draft a notice in about 50 words announcing the competition and inviting students to take part in it.

6. The people are mercilessly cutting down trees without caring for its consequences. You are moved to see the plight of the poor tree which is source of life to the world and decide to make a speech urging upon the people to plant more and more trees. Using the ideas given below and together with your own ideas, write the speech in about 120 words.

PLANT MORE AND MORE TREES

because they:

i) provide us wood, rubber, medicine etc.

ii) reduce pollution

iii) help in bringing rain 

iv) keep intact with fertility of soil

v) provide sweet and tasty fruits

vi) prevent droughts and floods

Q.5. You are Jim Kendrick, the Head Boy of 

Sylvia International School, Noida. You have been asked by the Discipline Incharge, Mrs D. Prabha of your school to put up a notice appealing the students to come in proper uniform during examination days. Also mention that defaulters shall be fined and sent back home. Write the notice in about 50 words and put it in a box.

Q.7. You recently read a newspaper report saying children are getting addicted to social media like the 'Facebook'. Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper to

i) express your concern on the issue

ii) highlight the harmful effects of using social media

iii) suggest what can be done to check its misuse

Q.8. Doctor- Engineer- Astronaut- Scientist- Painter- Poet- Police Officer- Enterpreneur- Army/Navy/Air Force Officer

What would you like to be when you grow up. Write an article in about 120 words describing your aim in life and your reasons for choosing it.

Q.3. The Principal of your school has granted permission for a visit to the local butterfly/insect museum. Now, as the head boy/ head girl of the school, write a notice in about 50 words for the student's notice board informing students of classes VI to VIII about the visit.

In your notice you should say

i) when the visit will be organised

ii) how much time it will take

iii) how much money students have to pay for it

iv) where and with whom they should get their names registered for the visit.

Q.4. Your school organised a Safe Diwali March in the city. Write a report on the event for your school magazine. 

In your report you should say

i) when and where the march was organised

ii) what its purpose was

iii) who all participated in it

iv) how successful it was

Q.6. Taking ideas from the notes given below, together with your own ideas, write an article for your school magazine in about 120 words on the topic "The Benefits of Walking as an Exercise".

i) Walking- a great way to stay fit and healthy; free of charge

ii) Walk anywhere- school or park track, malls, roads, open spaces

iii) Benefits- great way to beat stress and depression, helps shed weight, prevent type 2 diabetes, reduces risks of cancer, strengthens heart and bones, improves functioning of brain.

iv) Conclusion- Just put on walking shoes and go out and walk!

Value of games and sports in life

 Q.  You are Vineeta/Vikram. You are very much disturbed to see the youth becoming couch-potatoes and avoiding physical activities. Write an article for your school magazine on 'Value of games and sports in life' in not more than 150 words. You may refer to ideas given in the unit 'sports' of 'My English Reader' along with your own ideas.

A.

VALUES OF GAMES AND SPORTS IN LIFE

                                                 -- By Vineeta

'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy'. This statement clearly tells/states us that games and sports play a pivotal (crucial, central, important) role in our life. They keep us physically fit and mentally alert. In other words, They keep us away from mental stress arises from our hectic lifestyle. They instill the spirit of self confidence and discipline. Sports and games makes the man a disciplined man. They are major/the most important source of recreation and provide enjoyment in life to all human beings.

           These are also very essential for students  in schools also. It is the duty of a school to provide a well maintained play grounds and various accessories to students.

          As the saying goes on 'A healthy mind dwells in a healthy body'. This saying become true only with the help of games and sports. These tone up the one's muscles and body. It keeps our mind active, peace and calm. For students these are the stepping stones to success. It inculcates qualities like team spirit, sportsmanship, confidence in a person which helps to move ahead in life.

           Some students also think to make a sport as a career in their life and wants to become a sportsperson for the future like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kholi, Saini Mirza, and so on. This dream of students come to true only when they are given proper training from the very (since) childhood. And a fair selection of players must be there for national and International games.

At last, we can say that games and sports are very beneficial for healthy and peaceful life. We must take part in games and sports, but not at the cost of our studies. So, a balanced view is very necessary.

Short article

It is rightly said that,"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." Games and sports is very important in all walks of life. They help to build a fine body and makes us mentally alert and physically strong. It helps us to cope with difficult situations. Sports remove our tiredness and nervousness. Sport is an important part of a student life. Education is incomplete without sports and games. We learn the spirit of sportsmanship and learn to follow the rules. Sports give a break from a monotonous routine. We learn to be disciplined and it is a good means of entertainment. Sports help in maintaining a healthy mind, body and soul. Therefore games should be played for pleasure and recreation. If we play the games in a right spirit we can lead a healthy and happy life. (140 words)

Another way of question to be asked in examination 

1. Education means all round development of a child. It includes physical education and inculcation of values also. However, we find there is a lot of importance given only to the academic learning of the child, while physical education & sports in the most of the schools are neglected. Parents too are least concerned about it. You are Rohan/Rohini of class VIII. Write an article on the topic- 'Value of games and sports in life.' Using your own ideas and using the hints from the unit- 'Sports' from 'My English Reader'. (120-150 words)

Our body is like a machine. A machine cannot work without oiling. In the same way, our body cannot work properly without exercises, games and sports.

Unseen Passage 5: All About Dates (BBC Compacta class 7th self Access Module Q.8.)

 Q. Read the following passage carefully:

ALL ABOUT DATES

(1) If someone were to ask you, "When do we celebrate New Year?" what would you say? "January 1, of course!" wondering why you were being asked such a stupid question. New year has been celebrated on january 1 only for the last 400 years or so- after Pope Gregory introduced the new calender in 1562. Four thousand years before that, that Babylonians first started celebrating New year- but in late March, at the beginning of spring. The Romans observed New year in March, though each of the emperors tampered with the calender till it becomes out of tune with the seasons. Finally to set the calender right, Julius Caesar declared january 1 to be New Year in honour of Janus, the gatekeeper to heaven and earth. Have you seen a picture of Janus? He's the god with two faces, one looking back to the old year and the other looking ahead to the new one. And in order to set the calender right, Caesar had to let the previous year drag on for 445 days!

(2) Did you know that April Fool's Day came into existence only because of this change of date? Some people who were not aware of the change continued to celebrate New Year on April 1. Others made fun of them and played tricks on them and this day came to be known as April Fool's Day! Though the Romans celebrated New Year, the church did not approve of the practice for a long time. So, it is approximately during the last 400 years that the western world started celebrating this day.

(3) The tradition of making new year resolutions began when the Romans who loved wild and crazy parties, came up with the convenient excuse that they could always start afresh in the New Year. Another interesting belief is that what we eat or do on the first day of the year will affect our luck for the rest of the year. Many cultures believe that anything in the shape of a ring is good luck, because it symbolises coming full circle, completing a year's cycle. That's why the Dutch eat doughnut on New year's day. Other lucky foods are cabbage and rice. The Spanish eat 12 grapes for hood luck when the clock strikes 12. The French eat a stack of pancakes for good luck. 

[Usha Narayan, The Hindu (Modified)]

                         Questions

(I)  On the basis of your reading of the passage, complete the following sentences as briefly as possible. Write the answers in the space provided.

(a) "When do we celebrate New Year?" would be such a stupid question to ask because ........... 

(b) In ancient times New Year was celebrated .............. to mark the .............

(c)  The calender became 'out of tune' with the seasons as a result of .......... 

(d) The significance of January being named after the god Janus is that it ...........

(e) An unusual occurrence helped 'to set the calender right'. That occurrence was ..........

(f) People who continued to celebrate New Year on April 1 were considered fools because ............

(g) Four 'lucky foods' as mentioned in the passage are: (i) ..... (ii) ..... (iii) ..... (iv) .....

(II) Complete the following table with relevant words and phrases. Write the answers in the space provided. Do not copy the whole table.

 

Year/Date                       Event/occasion

1562.                             (a) ..................

(b) .......                         Western world started.                                          celebrating New year

(c)..........                           Babylonians first                                                    started celebrating                                                 New year.

(d) ............                      Ancient New Year

January 1.                      Modern New Year

(III) Find phrases from the passage which mean the same as the following from the paragraphs indicated.

(a) changed something wrongfully (paragraph 1)

(b) returning to the starting point  (paragraph 3)

                       Answers

(I) 

(a) It had been celebrated on january 1 for the last 400 years 

(b) in march.       beginning of spring

(c) new year observed by Romans in March.

(d) is the gatekeeper to heaven and Earth and the god with two faces, one looking back to the old year and the other looking ahead to the new one.

(e) that caesar had to drag the previous year for 445 days.

(f) they were not aware of the change and other people made fun of them and played tricks on them.

(g) (i) droughnut 

     (ii) cabbage and rice

     (iii) grapes

     (iv)  pancakes

(II)

(a) Pope gregory introduced the new calender.

(b) 1 April

(c) 4000 years before 1562

(d) March 1

(III)

(a) Out of tune

(b) began

Caring For Elderly

 Q. You are Sonal/Sumit. You feel blessed to have grandparents living with you. You feel that they are the pillars of the house and a store house of love, affection and wisdom. In return they only need a sense of regard and tolerance from us. Write an article for your school magazine on 'Caring for the Elderly'. Refer to the unit 'Tolerance' of My English Reader. Include your own ideas too.

A.              CARING FOR THE ELDERLY

                                                              By: Sumit

Elderly care is the fulfilment of the special needs and requirements that are important for the senior citizens. They need love, care and concern(relation) at this phase of life. But, now a days this has become a myth(creation of mind) that they are a burden for the family and society too. Old group people only expect respect, privacy and good assistance from their family. Because of them only, we are able to live in the society. They have raised us and now being as grandparents, they are making our childrens familiar to the surroundings and rituals. They gives us courage and motivation to face hardships of life. 

   In most of the country family is regarded as the main institution of elderly care. As they were beside us when we were in need so we must not left them alone because without family support the elderly may fall into depression or can be the victim(पीड़ित व्यक्ति, one who suffers)  of any severe disease. So, with our loving and caring attitude we can make them feel that they are no longer unwanted. They need family support and patience which create positive and optimistic environment for the elders. We must care for them as they are knowledgeable part of the society and also plays an important role in balancing the economy of the country. (221 words)

SHORT ARTICLE 

Elderly care is the fulfilment of the special needs and requirements that are important for the senior citizens. The elderly people lead a love and care to age with dignity. But today the people take the elderly people as a burden for the family and the society. It is the duty of the family to take care of their old and elderly people. They are the people who have raised their children and have made them able to live in the society. They give them courage and motivation to face hardships of life. So, when they grow old, it is our responsibility to stand beside them. We should give them our love, care and time as they had given us when we were in need. They should not be left alone. With our loving and caring attitude we can make them feel that they are no longer unwanted.(149 words)

Q. Your school is organising 'Senior Citizen Day' to make people aware about the importance and contribution of the elderly people to society and Nation. Write a speech to be delivered in your morning assembly showing your concern on the issue of care of our elders.

Unseen passage 4: The Eagle And The Baby Bird (BBC Compacta class 6th Module 5 worksheet 17)

 Q. Read the passage carefully:

   THE EAGLE AND THE BABY BIRD

(1) In a big shady tree lived a mamma and papa bird with their small little bird. Everyday they would feed and take care of the baby bird till it grew up to go on its first flight.

(2) "Today we will teach you how to fly. Then you can go and see the world,"papa bird said. "But wait till we get some food for all of us,"said mama bird softly.

(3) The baby bird sat in the nest waiting in excitement for its first flight. Suddenly a shadow fell on him. He looked up and saw a huge bird staring at him.

(4) "Who are you?" asked the baby bird. "I am an eagle,"said the big bird in a gruff voice.

(5) "Oh, hello eagle uncle. My papa and mamma are not home. They have gone to get some food for us and after that they are going to teach me how to fly," said the baby bird excitedly. "You please wait. They will be returning any moment now."

(6) "I have not come to meet them. I have come to eat you because I am hungry," said the eagle.

"Why do you want to eat me. I am no food. You wait, eagle uncle and share the food my papa and mama will bring,"said the baby bird.

Eagles have always eaten other smaller birds and so I am not going to eat you also. So, don't talk too much and let me eat you in peace."

(7) "Okay, eagle uncle, I won't stop you but first let me kiss you to forgive you the way my mama does to forgive my moschiefs." So saying the baby bird kissed the eagle near the left eye.

"That felt nice. Do it on the other side too,"said the eagle.

The baby bird obliged.

(8) "Hey, this is nice. I never knew you could also love another being. Come here baby bird and let me thank you for showing me the meaning of love,"said the eagle hugging the baby bird.

(9) Very soon, the papa and mama bird returned home to find a guest for lunch!

The Tribune

(I) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, complete the following statements as briefly as possible. Write the answers in the space provided.

(a) The shady tree was home to ...........

(b) One day the baby bird was alone as ...........

(c) .......... made the baby bird feel very excited.

(d) The visitor with gruff voice wanted ...........

(e) Two qualities of baby bird as revealed in the story are: (i)......... (ii) .............

(f) The eagle felt a little irritated because ......... .

(g) The baby bird wanted to kiss the uncle because ...............

(h) The uncle wanted the baby bird to kiss him a second time as ...............

(II) Find words from the passage which mean the same as the following from the paragraphs indicated. Write the answers in the space provided.

(a) looking fixedly (paragraph 2-3)

(b) deep and rough (paragraph 4-5)

                         ANSWERS

(I) 

(a) mama bird, papa bird and their small little bird. (para 1)

(b) her parent's (mama bird and papa bird) has gone to get some food for all of them. (para 2)

(c) its first flight (para 3)

(d) to eat baby bird (para 6)

(e) i) sharing (para 6) 

     ii) loving (para 7)

(f) baby bird was talking too much and don't let her to eat yourself in peace. (para 6)

(g) baby bird forgave eagle the way her mama does to forgive her mischiefs. (para 7)

(h) It felt her nice (para 7)

(II)

(a) staring 

(b) gruff

Tolerance - The Need of the hour.

 Q. We hear in the news about growing intolerance among children and youth, which is causing great trouble and discomfort in modern times. There are cases of bullying in schools and colleges, frequent fights and rising tempers. Understanding the importance of tolerance, prepare a speech to be delivered in the morning assembly on the topic "Tolerance- The need of the hour" in about 120-150 words.

A.        TOLERANCE - NEED OF THE HOUR

Respected Principal, My worthy teachers and dear friends. Today I stand before you to express my views on the topic 'Tolerance- The need of the hour'.

Man is a social animal and has to live in a spirit of harmony and cooperation with others. In this process some amount of give and take is necessary. Tolerance is a virtue of civilized age which helps us to makes with those people who have different ways and views. Without tolerance, broad mindedness energy will be wasted. Since people of different backgrounds, religions interact with each other, so they depend on each other. The level of tolerance should be increased so that harmony is created. Racism, castism are the results of intolerance. A greater amount of tolerance will bring a lot of peace and harmony into this world. Today Gandhi ji is not present but his high principles of non-violence and tolerance still exists. We should follow the principle of 'live and let live'.

Thank you! 

Q. Tolerance is a virtue of civilized age. There is an immediate need to educate our students on the importance of maintaining the secular fabric of our nation. Write a speech to be presented in the morning assembly on the topic 'Tolerance-Need of the hour' in about 150-200 words. 

Unseen Passage 3: Robert Falcon Scott and his men (bbc compacta class 6th Module 1 worksheet-1).

Q. Read the following passage carefully:

(1) In 1912 the British explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his men were caught in a snowstorm and died while returning to their base camp after reaching the South Pole. Their tent, buried under snow, was discovered the following year by Sir Ernest Shackleton. Scott was found holding in his dead hand an unfurnished letter addressed to his author~friend, James Barrie. After describing the fierce snowstrom and the approaching death, Scott wrote that he and his colleagues were spending the time singing songs and pleasant conversation. Below these lines he had written in bold letters one word- COURAGE. When he returned to England, Shackleton handed over the letter to Sir James Barrie, who read it and kept it in a box.

(2) A few years later, Sir james developed some defect in his right hand because of which he could not hold a pen. The author lost all hope of ever being able to write again. One day, in a pensive mood, he took out Scott's letter and read it again. It lifted his spirits, and set him thinking. If scott and his men could remain cheerful in the face of certain death, could he not learn to face adversity bravely? He picked up his pen and began practising writing with his left hand. In a few weeks he could write perfectly well with it.

                        Questions

 (I) On the basis of reading of above passage, complete the sentences as briefly as possible. Write the answers in space provided.

(a) Robert Falcon Scott and his men were killed when..............

(b) Sir Ernest Shackleton discovered ...........

(c) Just before his death, scott ..............

(d) The atmosphere in the scott's tent just before  the snowstorm was one of ............ and .............. .

(e) James felt sad and hopeless because ........ .

(f) The lesson Scott's letter taught James was ............. .

(g) "...and set him thinking" (para 2). What thought came to Sir James's mind? 

(II) Find words from the passage which mean the opposite of the following from the lines indicated.

(a) gentle (Paragraph 1)

(b) happy (Paragraph 2)

                       Answers

(I)

(a)  they were returning to their base camp after reaching the south pole. (para 1 line 1)

(b) captain Robert Falcon Scott and his men's tent buried under snow. (para 1 line 2)

(c) found an unfurnished letter addressed to his author friend, james Barrie. (para 1 line 3)

(d) pleasant and joyful. (para 1 singing songs  and pleasant conversation)

(e) he was not able to write again. (para 2 line 2)

(f) To face adversity bravely. (para 2 line 5)

(g) Thought came to Sir james mind was that if scott and his men could remain cheerful in the face of certain death, could he too not learn to face adversity bravely. (para 2 line7)

(II)

(a) fierce

(b) pensive

Success comes to those who will and dare.

 Q.  You are Madhu/Madhav, a student of class VIII. You feel really inspired after reading about great talented people like Adam Ezra, Cohen, etc. You realize that 'Success comes to those who will and Dare'. Taking hints from the unit 'Enterprise', along with your own ideas, write a speech to be deliver by you on the same topic in about 150 words. [SA1 2016-17 Class VIII DAV BOARD]

A.     SUCCESS COMES TO THOSE WHO WILL AND DARE

Respected Principal, My worthy teachers and dear friends. Today I stand before you to express my views on the topic 'Success comes to those who will and Dare'.

All want to be successful in their life. Success is a journey and not a destination. Success means to achieve the goal of our life. It is rightly said that,"Hard work is the key to success". Nothing can be gained without hard work. To get success in life, one has to takes risks. We have to face all the challenges of our life very boldly; we should learn from our failures. We should have a positive attitude towards our life. Only then we can achieve our goal. History shows that all the freedom fighters, leaders had worked  very hard to achieve their aim. So, we can say that nothing can be achieved if we do not dare and will. To reach the ladder of success, we should have a strong willpower, determination and dareness.

Thankyou! 

Q. Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly. Taking ideas from the unit 'Enterprise' along with your own ideas, write a speech to be delivered in the morning assembly of your school on the topic 'Success comes to those who will and dare'. You are Radha/Rishabh of class VIII. (Word limit: 100-120 words) [D.A.V Board March 2021]

Q. Many start-ups began during the pandemie but only a few succeeded. Others failed due to lack of determination and consistent hard work. This proves that no endeavour can be successful without hard work, determination and perseverance. Taking ideas from the Unit-Enterprise, write a speech on the topic, Success comes to those, who never give up'. (Word limit: 100-120) (Sample paper 2022)

Q. Ups and downs are a part and parcel of life. But maintaining an indomitable spirit in the face of such circumstances helps one achieve success. Taking ideas from the unit- Enterprise- of English Reader along with your own ideas write a speech on the topic- Success Comes to Those Who Will And Dare.                                         (100-120 words)