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ENGLISH
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Units Chapters Page No.
1 Prose - Journey by Train 77 - 88
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Poem - Sea Fever 89 - 94
Supplementary - Sindbad – My First Voyage 95 - 102
Unit Test Questions with Answers 103 - 104
2 Prose - A Story of Self Sacrifice and

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Bravery 105 - 119
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Poem - Courage 120 - 125

Supplementary - Man Overboard 126 - 134
Unit Test Questions with Answers 135 - 136
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Play - Jane Eyre 137 - 150
Sura’s Summative Assessment Model Question Paper

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with answers
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Tamil Translation 155 - 168

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PROSE
Unit 1 Journey by Train
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MIND MAP
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Journey by Train
The trio set out from the Mr. Phileas Fogg and
village towards Allahabad Passepartout go on a train
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on the elephant. journey
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Mr. Phileas bets the Reform
Phileas purchased an
Club - will go round the
elephant for 2000 pounds.
world in eighty days
They searched for a The train passed the

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long time for a means of bridges, mountains, jungles
transport and fertile lands.
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Sir Francis and Mr. Phileas The train stopped 50 miles

were angry short of Allahabad
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The railroad ended at

Kholby
GLOSSARY
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abandoned - deserted or left

acacia - a thorny tree
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announced - reported
bargain - agreement
carpet bag - a travelling bag made of carpet fabric (Mr. Phileas Fogg left London
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with very little luggage. All his money was in the carpet bag.)
conveyance - transportation
dense - thick
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equipped - provided
extracted - took out
fertile territory - rich vegetated area
flurried - worried
foreseen - predicted
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Sura’s ➠ VII Std 5 in 1 ➠ Term III - English - Unit - 1

furious - extremely angry
gazing - look steadily
halt - stop
hasty - quick
hesitation - unwilling
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horizon - the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet
howdahs - a seat for riding on the back of an elephant
locomotive - railway engine
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magnificent - superb
obstacle - difficulty
perched - positioned
persisted - continued
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point-blank - bluntly
proceeded - moved
proposed - put forward
rapidly
refused
rejoined
resolved
snapped
- quickly
- not willing
- joined together
- firmly determined
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- became angry
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spirals - shapes or patterns
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straggling - trailing
tributaries - streams or small rivers
yielded - accepted
zeal - enthusiasm
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* Words given in bold are taken from Textbook Glossary.
Section - I
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SUMMARY
This story tells us of an amazing journey by an Englishman Mr. Phileas Fogg. He is a ruthless
perfectionist who cares more about the bet than the native places, he sees on his travels. He will do
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anything, even lie and cheat, to get what he wants.

Mr. Phileas Fogg along with his French attendant, Passepartout, attempts to go round the
world in eighty days by taking a bet for $ 20,000. They travel through some parts of India. That
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was the time, when the railways were being built in the country. The train started at the scheduled
time from Bombay. There were a number of passengers like officers, government officials and
merchants in the train. Sir Francis Cromarty, one of Mr. Fogg's friends, occupied a seat opposite
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to them. The train passed the bridges, the Island of Salcette, mountains, jungles, forests and the
fertile territory of Khandesh.
Passepartout couldn't believe that he was actually crossing India in a railway train. Tigers and
snakes fled at the noise of the train. Elephants stood gazing at the train with sad eyes. At half-past
twelve, the train stopped at Burhampoor. The travellers had a hasty breakfast. The train entered the
valleys of Sutpour Mountains at three in the morning.
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Sura’s ➠ VII Std 5 in 1 ➠ Term III - English - Prose

Give a picturesque view through which the train travels.
Ans Bridges, Mountains, Straggling Tributaries of Jungles, forests,
Island of Nassik, villages, Godavari, Palm River Tapty, Gulf of
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Salcette. Khandesh. Towers of trees, attractive Cambray, valleys of
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temples. bangalows, viharas Sutpour Mountains.
and temples.
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Section - II
SUMMARY
The train stopped at 8 o'clock some fifteen miles beyond Rothal. Phileas Fogg and others
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were annoyed. They were wondering why there was a halt of the train in the midst of the forest.
When they enquired, the conductor informed them that the railroad lines ends at Kholby, 50 miles
short of Allahabad. The line begins again from there in Allahabad. Sir Francis got angry because
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they sold the tickets from Bombay to Calcutta, without confirming about the railroad lines.
The passengers had to provide means of transportation for themselves from Kholby to Allahabad.
So, Mr. Fogg, his attendant and Sir. Francis planned to reach Allahabad in time by some means of
transport, as a steamer was ready to leave Calcutta for Hongkong on the 25th. They had two days
left to reach Calcutta.
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Discuss and answer - Intext Questions.
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1. Why did the train stop in the middle of the forest?

Ans The train stopped in the middle of the forest as there were no railroad lines beyond
that place.
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2. Why was Sir Francis angry?

Ans There were no railroad lines from Kholby to Allahabad. But the tickets were sold from
Bombay to Calcutta. So Sir Francis was angry.
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Section - III
SUMMARY
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After searching the village from end to end, Mr. Fogg and Sir. Francis came back without
finding any means of transport. But Passepartout suggested that they can travel on an Indian
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elephant. As it could travel rapidly for a long time, Mr. Fogg determined to hire it. Even though
Mr. Fogg offered excessive amount to hire the elephant, the elephant's owner refused to hire it.
So Mr. Fogg finally purchased the elephant for two thousand pounds. A young man offered his
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services as a guide to them.

While Mr. Fogg and Sir Francis took the howdahs on either side, Passepartout got on to the
saddle-cloth between them. The driver sat on the elephant's neck and at 9 o'clock set out from the
village to Allahabad.
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Discuss and answer.
1. Which mode of transport did Fogg choose?
Ans At first, Fogg chose to go on foot to Allahabad. Then he purchased an elephant to take
them to Allahabad.
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2. Did he hire Kiouni? Why?
Ans No, he did not hire Kiouni, but purchased it for 2000 pounds, because the owner of
the elephant intended to make a big bargain and so refused to hire him.
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3. Why was the elephant owner happy with the deal?
Ans The elephant owner was happy with the deal because Mr. Fogg offered him 2000
pounds to purchase the elephant.
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READ AND UNDERSTAND
A. Fill in the table.

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Problems Faced By Mr. Fogg
And His Team
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The train stopped in the middle The passengers must provide themselves a means
of the forest. of transport from Kholby to Allahabad.
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They couldn’t hire the elephant. Mr. Fogg purchased it for 2000 pounds.
They were in need of an elephant
A young man offered his service as a guide.
driver.
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B. Answer the questions briefly.

1. Who inhabited the jungles that the train passed through?
Ans Snakes, tigers and elephants inhabited the jungles that the train passed through.
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2. What was the reaction of the inhabitants?

Ans Snakes and tigers fled at the noise of the train. The elephants stood gazing with
sad eyes at the train, as it passed.
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3. What did Mr. Fogg mean by, ‘it was foreseen’?

Ans Mr. Fogg meant that some difficulty or the other would sooner or later arise on
his route.
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4. Describe the elephant driver in your own words.

Ans The elephant driver was intelligent and a skilled young man. He covered the
elephant's back with saddle-cloth. He attached seats on each of its side. He sat on
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the neck of the elephant and set out from the village with the three passengers.
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C. Think and Answer.
1. What qualities of Mr. Phileas Fogg are highlighted in this extract? Support your
answer with suitable examples.
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Ans Mr. Phileas Fogg was a rich, English man. He was a member of the Reform Club
of London. He orders his life precisely by the clock and makes a bet with fellow
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club members that he can travel around the world in 80 days. He travels with his
French servant Passepartout. He is a precise and intelligent man. He is perfect in
his manners and is very punctual as well as particular about what he wants. This is
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evident in this extract, when he is determined to travel to Allahabad as planned.
He even goes to the extent of purchasing an elephant for 2000 pounds to continue
his travel to Allahabad. These qualities of Mr. Fogg are highlighted in his extract.
VOCABULARY
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D. Fill in the blanks with correct travel words.
schedule reach book railway pack board
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To make travel convenient, we must book tickets well in advance. Then we have to
pack our things and schedule our trip. We have to reach the railway station in time
and board the train in order to reach our destination.
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E. Match the phrasal verbs with their meanings.
Section - A Section – B
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Phrasal verbs Meaning

1. set out (a) to go somewhere for a short break or holiday
2. pick up (b) to begin a journey
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3. get away (c) to enter a bus, a train or a plane

4. see off (d) to leave a bus, a train or a plane
5. get into (e) to go to the station to say good bye to someone
6. get off (f) to get someone from a place
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[ Ans 1. (b); 2. (f); 3. (a); 4. (e); 5. (c); 6. (d)]

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F. DICTIONARY TASK
Refer to a dictionary. Find the meaning of the following words and write them down.
Ans 1. journey - The act of travelling from one place to another.
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2. picnic - a trip or excursion to the country, seaside etc. on which people

bring food to be eaten in the open air.
3. pilgrimage - a religious journey.
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4. tour - a journey for pleasure in which several places are visited.

5. vacation - holiday.
6. excursion - a short journey or trip.
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LISTENING
G. Listen to the teacher reading the Weather forecast and complete the report.
Ans Name of the Cyclone is Gaja. It may affect the places North Tamil Nadu and
Puducherry. Heavy rains are expected on November 14th and 15th. It is 880 km
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away from Nagapatinam.
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SPEAKING
H. Your family has decided to go on a tour during the vacation. You are calling a
travel agency and seeking information regarding package, places of visit, cost etc.
Work in pairs and role play as a receptionist and a customer.
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Ans Receptionist : Good morning. This is Sai Dwaraka Mai Travel Agency. How can I
help you?
Customer : We would like to go to a tour to Shirdi temple. Can you give us the

Receptionist
Customer
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information regarding the package, places of visit and the cost for
: Yes, Madam. We offer flight packages from Chennai to Shirdi at

affordable prices.
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: Okay Sir, what are the places of visit over there?
Receptionist : We take you to places like Dwarkamai, Chavadi, Gurusthan, Sai
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Museum, Maruthi temple and Nandadeep.

Customer : Okay fine. We would like to book tickets for the tour, as we would
like to go any day between 23rd November and 27th November.
What is the cost for four people?
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Receptionist : It costs Rs. 9,999/- per person. So the total amount for four people
would be Rs. 39,996/-.
Customer : Thank you Sir, I will get back to you immediately, after discussing
with my family members.
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Receptionist : Thank you for calling, Madam. Have a nice day.
GRAMMAR
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I. Rewrite the story in the past tense.

The boy chased a cat. The cat climbed
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up the tree and purred from the
branch of the tree. The cat jumped
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to another tree. The boy who was

chasing the cat noticed a snake under
the tree. He left his attempt to catch
the cat and he ran home screaming
for help.
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J. Look at the picture and complete the following.
This hotel is famous for Yes! It’s soft and
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masala idli. spongy.
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Yummy...yummy! Mmm...They have added My sister also likes this
It’s delicious too. Kashmiri chilli and spices dish very much.
too.
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Nila told Miruthula that that hotel was famous for masala idli. Miruthula said that
the idly was soft and spongy. Nila said that it was delicious too. She also said that
they had added Kashmiri chilli. Miruthula said that her sister also liked that dish
very much.
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WRITING
K. Your friend is coming to your city / town to spend a week with you. He /she wants
to visit some tourist places, and enjoy the special food items of the place. Prepare
a two day itinerary for the visit.
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Ans Mode of
Day Timing Stopover Activity
Transport
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8.00 am Market T. Nagar Go shopping for Auto

purchasing clothes / richshaw
curios
Day 1 Sunday
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9.00 am
Fab Hotel Blossom Breakfast Auto
10.00 am
Sri Balaji Temple Visit & do offerings Auto
12 noon
Fab Hotel Blossom Rest Auto
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8.00 am
Santhome Visit Auto
Cathedral
9.00 am Kapaleeshwar Visit & do offerings Auto
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Day 2 Monday Temple

10.00 am Arignar Anna Go sight seeing Auto
Zoological Park
1.00 am Back Home Lunch & Rest Auto
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CREATIVE WRITING
L. You are waiting to board a train in a railway station. The train is delayed by an
hour. Write a paragraph about the crowded scene in the railway station based on
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vendors tea vendors shops families piles of luggage
porters trolley scroll board announcement ticket counter queue
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Ans The Railway Station
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I was waiting to board a train at a railway station. The train was delayed by an hour. A
lot of families were waiting eagerly for the announcement of the arrival of the train.
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Some of the porters were carrying the luggage of the passengers. Piles of luggage were
seen all over. There were fruit vendors, tea vendors and other shops selling water, milk
and snacks. By the ticket counter, there was a queue, waiting to buy tickets. The scroll
board was displaying the necessary information for the passengers. The porters were
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also using trolleys to carry the luggage.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
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I. Choose the correct Synonyms from the options below.

1. proceeded
(a) stopped (b) halted (c) moved (d) passed [ Ans (c) moved]
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2. fertile
(a) vast (b) productive (c) barren (d) incapable[ Ans (b) productive]
3. territory
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(a) barrier (b) border (c) limit (d) region [ Ans (d) region]
4. gazing
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(a) look steadily (b) looking away (c) scanning (d) blinking[ Ans (a) look steadily]
5. hasty
(a) slow (b) wise (c) quick (d) lazy [ Ans (c) quick]
6. curled
(a) straightened (b) erected (c) evened (d) twined [ Ans (d) twined]
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7. obstacle
(a) assist (b) aid (c) support (d) difficulty [ Ans (d) difficulty]
8. halt
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(a) start (b) stop (c) go (d) continue [ Ans (b) stop]
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9. foreseen
(a) predicted (b) neglected (c) disregarded (d) failed [ Ans (a) predicted]
10. rapidly
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(a) slowly (b) suddenly (c) quickly (d) easily [ Ans (c) quickly]
II. Choose the correct Antonyms from the options below.

1. different
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(a) same (b) unlike (c) dissimilar (d) contrast [ Ans (a) same]
2. punctually
(a) promptly (b) timely (c) regularly (d) early [ Ans (d) early]
3. straggling
(a) few
4. waking
(a) sleeping
(b) rare
(b) arousing
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(c) abundant
(c) raising
(d) irregular [ Ans (c) abundant]
(d) getting up [ Ans (a) sleeping]

5. abandoned
(a) deserted (b) forsakened (c) casted (d) inhabited [ Ans (d) inhabited]
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6. skilled
(a) trained (b) qualified
(c) inexperienced (d) practised [ Ans (c) inexperienced]
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7. announced
(a) reported (b) declared (c) notified (d) suppressed
[ Ans (d) suppressed]
8. snapped
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(a) became happy (b) broke

(c) crackled (d) fractured [ Ans (a) became happy]
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9. disadvantage
(a) effectiveness (b) unfavourable (c) drawback (d) advantage [ Ans (d) advantage]
10. hesitation
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(a) fluctuation (b) unwillingness (c) willingness (d) stutter [ Ans (c) willingness]
III. Choose the Correct Answer (MCQ).

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1. The train had started ________.

(a) delayedly (b) punctually (c) late (d) after an hour
[ Ans (b) punctually]
2. An hour after leaving ______, the train had passed the bridges and the island of Salcette.
(a) Allahabad (b) Calcutta (c) Lucknow (d) Bombay [ Ans (d) Bombay]
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3. At half-past _______, the train stopped at Burhampoor.
(a) ten (b) twelve (c) six (d) eight [ Ans (b) twelve]
4. The ________ at once stepped out.
(a) General (b) attendant
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(c) club member (d) driver [ Ans (a) General]
5. Sir Francis was ________.
(a) happy (b) furious (c) cool (d) cheerful [ Ans (b) furious]
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6. A steamer leaves Calcutta for _______ at noon on the 25 .
(a) Hongkong (b) Persia (c) Norway (d) Burhampoor
[ Ans (a) Hongkong]
7. 'Good Heavens', what a price for an _______.
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(a) eagle (b) ox (c) elephant (d) ostrich [ Ans (c) elephant]
8. The driver ______ himself on the elephant's neck.
(a) lost (b) perched (c) unsettled (d) lowered [ Ans (b) perched]
(a) averse (b) ugly

10. The travellers made a hasty _______.
(a) lunch
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(b) dinner
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9. A young man, with an _______ face, offered his services as a guide.
(c) intelligent (d) inapt
(c) moment
[ Ans (c) intelligent]
(d) breakfast [ Ans (d) breakfast]
IV. Short Questions with Answers.

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1. Who is the author of this novel 'Around the world in Eighty Days'?
Ans The author of this novel is Jules Verna.
2. Who were there among the passengers?
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Ans There were a number of officers, Government officials and merchants.

3. Who occupied a seat opposite to Mr. Fogg?
Ans Sir Francis Cromarty occupied a seat opposite to him.
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4. Who was Sir Francis?

Ans Sir Francis was one of the friends of Mr. Fogg.
5. Where did he meet him?
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Ans He met him on the ship Mongolia that brought him to Bombay.
6. When will the steamer leave Calcutta for Hong Kong?
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Ans The steamer would leave Calcutta for Hong Kong at noon on the 25th.
7. What was Mr. Fogg resolved to hire?
He was resolved to hire an Indian elephant for his journey to Allahabad.
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8. How much did Mr. Fogg offer to hire the elephant at first?
Ans He offered ten pounds per hour to hire the elephant.
9. Where did the train stop at half-past twelve?
Ans It stopped at Burhampoor at half-past twelve.
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10. Which mountains separated the Khandesh from Bundelcund?
Ans The Sutpour mountains separated the Khandesh from Bundelcund.
V. Paragraph Questions with Answers.
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1. What did Passepartout see, when he was crossing India in a railway train?
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Ans Passepartout on waking looked out. He could not believe that he was actually
crossing India. The locomotive, guided by an English engineer and fed with coal,
threw out its smoke upon cotton, coffee, nutmeg, clove and pepper plantations.
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The steam curled in spirals around groups of palm-trees. In the midst of these
trees were attractive bungalows, viharas and marvellous temples, decorated by the
rich work of Indian architecture. There were vast areas extending to the horizon
with jungles and forests. There he saw snakes, tigers and elephants.
2. Who served as a guide to Mr. Fogg and others? How did he manage to take all the
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three to Allahabad?
Ans A young intelligent man offered his services as a guide. The elephant was led
out and equipped. The skilled driver covered the elephant's back with a sort of
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saddle-cloth and attached to each of its side some uncomfortable howdahs. While
Sir Francis and Mr. Fogg took the howdahs on either side, Passepartout got on to
the saddle-cloth between them. The driver positioned himself on the elephant's
neck and they set out from the village at nine o'clock by short cuts through the
dense forests of palms.
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GRAMMAR ADDITIONAL
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REPORTED SPEECH
The actual words spoken by a person is Direct speech. They are enclosed within quotation
marks.
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When we later report this, making changes to the words the speaker originally said, it is
Reported Speech. (Indirect Speech)
Sentence Direct Speech Indirect Speech
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I want an ice cream Ram said to Rakesh, “I want Ram told Rakesh that he wanted
an ice cream.’’ an ice cream.
I am coming to My uncle said to me, “I am My uncle told me that he was
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Chennai tomorrow. coming to Chennai tomorrow.” coming to Chennai the next day.
I want to become a doctor. Monica said, “I want to Monica said that she wanted to
become a doctor.” become a doctor.
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The comic books are kept The librarian said, “The comic The librarian said that the comic
on the second shelf. books are kept on the second books were kept on the second
shelf.” shelf.
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The monument is beautiful. Sidharthan said, “The Sidharthan said that the
monument is beautiful.” monument was beautiful.
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I. Change into Indirect Speech.
1. He said, "I live in the city centre".
Ans He said that he lived in the city centre.
2. Radha said, "I am going out".
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Ans Radha said that she was going out.
3. Ravi said, "I can swim".
Ans Ravi said that he could swim.
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4. He said, "I arrived before you".
Ans He said that he had arrived before him.
5. My father said, "I will be in Pairs on Monday".
Ans My father said that he would be in Paris on Monday.
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Warm Up
and justify your answer.

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Work in pairs. Choose six items which are essential for a camp. Rank their priority
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1. Torch Light 4.
Rope
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Tent 5.
2. Hammer
Cell Phone 6.
3. Stove
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These things are essential for a camp because without these things, we cannot enjoy
our camp. Camping is an amazing experience. So we should prepare ourselves
properly with the essential items taken along with us. This will avoid frustration and
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stress.
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POEM
Poetic devices - A Glance
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1. Simile : It is a comparison made between two objects of different kinds which have
some resemblance/ similarities. It is introduced by a word of comparison, such
as, ‘like’, ‘as’.
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Example:
Where the wind’s like a whetted life .................... (Poem-1)
The wind is directly compared to whetted life, using the word like. So the figure
of speech is Simile.
2. Metaphor : It is a figure of speech that makes an implicit, implied, or hidden comparison
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between two things that are unrelated, but which share some common
characteristics.
Example:
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over. ............ (Poem-1)
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"When the long trick's over". The end of a long voyage is compared to the end
of a long life. It is an indirect comparison, without using a word "like" or "as".
3. Alliteration : It is the repetition of identical initial consonant sounds at the beginning of

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two or more words in the same line.
Example:
.... to the lonely sea and the sky, .......(Poem-1)
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sea - sky are the alliterated words.

4. Personification : Personification is a figure of speech in which a thing – an idea or an animal – is
given human attributes.
Example:
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And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking, .......(Poem-1)
The wind, the wheel and the white sail are given the human qualities. So, the
figure of speech is Personification.
5. Imagery : The descriptions create a picture in the reader’s mind.
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Example:
And a grey mist on the sea’s face .................... (Poem-1)
This description creates a picture. So it is Imagery.
6. Rhyming : It is making the last words in the lines produce the same sound.
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7. Rhyme scheme : A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem or
song. It is usually referred to by using letters to indicate which lines rhyme;
lines designated with the same letter rhyme with each other.
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Example:
Courage isn’t the last resort
In the work of life or the game of sport; .......... (Poem-2)
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It isn’t a thing that a man can call

At some future time when he’s apt to fall;
Rhyming words: See the last word in each line. "resort-sport" and "call-fall".
Rhyme Scheme: a a b b (It is based on the Rhyming words).
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POEM
Unit 1 Sea Fever
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MIND MAP
SEA FEVER
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The poet, John wants to go to the
A quiet sleep and a sweet dream
seas again
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Wants a merry yarn from a Wants a tall ship and a star to
laughing fellow-rover guide the ship
Wants the gull's way and whale's

way
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kick and the wind's song
A grey mist on the sea's face and

Wants a vagrant gypsy life
a grey dawn breaking
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Flung spray, blown spume and Call of the tide is a wild call
sea-gulls crying
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Asks for a windy day with clouds A clear call that cannot be
flying ignored
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Summary
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In the poem 'Sea Fever', the poet, John Masefield expresses his desire for sailing once again in
the quiet sea, under the quiet sky. He expresses his desire for the need of a well-built ship to sail and
a star in the dark sky to act as a guide. Soon the adventures would begin and as each day dawns, he
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wakes up to see the early grey mist rise from the sea. He wishes that there would be strong winds
that would blow away the thick white clouds in the sky and take sail forward throughout the day.
Watching from the shore, fills his heart with the adventure and spirit. The poet finally wishes to be
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a wandering gypsy.
He loves to share the tales and laughter with a fellow sailor. He wanted to sleep soundly with
pleasant dreams at the end of his long shift on watch.
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Sura’s ➠ VII Std 5 in 1 ➠ Term III - English - Poem
POEM OVERVIEW
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Poem Lines Explanation
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Sea Fever
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I must go down to the seas again, to the The poet expresses his desire to go back
lonely sea and the sky, to the sea again. He feels an urgency in it.
1-2 He says that the lovely sea and sky create a
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to vision of a wide horizon. He wishes for a
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steer her by; tall ship and a star to act as a guide.
And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s
song and the white sail’s shaking, The adventure begins soon. As each day
3-4 dawns, he wakes up to see the early grey
And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a mist rise from the sea.
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grey dawn breaking.
I must go down to the seas again, for
the call of the running tide The poet expresses his strong desire to get
5-6 back to the sea, as the call from the sea
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Is a wild call and a clear call that may cannot be ignored or denied.
not be denied;
He wishes that there would be strong
And all I ask is a windy day with the winds that would blow away the thick
white clouds in the sky and take the
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white clouds flying,
7-8 sail forward throughout the day.
And the flung spray and the blown He wishes to hear the sea-gulls watching
spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
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from the shore fills his heart with the

adventure and spirit.
I must go down to the seas again, to the He wanted to go down to the seas again like
vagrant gypsy life, a wandering gypsy. He wanted to be with
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To the gull’s way and the whale’s way the whales and sea-gulls where the wind is
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where the wind’s like a whetted knife; very strong.

And all I ask is a merry yarn from a He loves to share the tales and laughter with
laughing fellow-rover, a fellow sailor. He wanted to sleep soundly
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And quiet sleep and a sweet dream with pleasant dreams at the end of his long
when the long trick’s over. shift on watch.
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GLOSSARY
denied - refused
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flung - threw
flurried - worried
mist - fog
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rover - wanderer
spray - a mass of very small drops of liquid carried in air
spume - sea foam
Star to steer - the north star is the pole star which tells the sailor where North is and
thus they can steer the ship correctly
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steer - guide
tide - the rising and falling of the sea
trick - a period of stay on the ship after the voyage
vagrant - wandering
whetted - sharpened
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yarn - A long or rambling story especially one that is impossible
READ AND UNDERSTAND
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B. Choose the best answer.
1. The title of the poem ‘Sea Fever’ means __________.
(a) flu fever (b) the poet’s deep wish to be at sea
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(c) the poet’s fear of the sea [ Ans (b) the poet's deep wish to be at sea]
2. The poet asks for __________.
(a) a fishing net (b) a big boat (c) a tall ship [ Ans (c) a tall ship]
(a) the gulls and whales

(c) the pelicans and dolphins
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C. Read the lines and answer the questions.
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3. The poet wants to lead a life at sea like __________.
(b) the penguins and sharks
[ Ans (a) the gulls and whales]
1. I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky
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Where does the poet want to go?

Ans The poet wants to go to the sea again.
2. And the wheel’s kick and the winds song and the white sail’s shaking
What according to the poet are the pleasures of sailing?
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Ans Watching from the shore, the wind's song, the ship's steering wheel and the
shaking of the sail in the breeze are the pleasures of sailing.
3. And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying
Why does the poet ask for a windy day?
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Ans The poet asks for a windy day, as it would blow away the thick white clouds from
the sky and take the sail forward throughout the day.
4. And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow rover.
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What kind of human company does the poet want?

Ans The poet wants the company of a fellow sailor or wanderer like him.
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And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over
What does the poet want to do after his voyage is over?
Ans The poet wants to sleep soundly with pleasant dreams at the end of his long shift
on watch.
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D. Poem Appreciation
1. Fill in the blanks with correct rhyming words from the poem.
Ans sky - by, knife - life, rover - over.
2. Quote the line that has been repeated in the poem.
Ans "I must go down to the seas again".
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3. Write the poetic device which is used in the line below.
And a grey mist on the sea’s face ....................
Ans Imagery and personification.
4. What poetic device is used for the comparison in the below line?
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Where the wind’s like a whetted life ....................
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Ans Simile.
E. The poem has many visual and sound images. Complete the table with examples
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from the poem. The first one has been done for you.
Ans Visual images Sound images
Wheel’s kick Wind’s song
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white sail's shaking wild call
grey dawn clear call
running tide windy day
white clouds flying
blown spume
sea-gulls crying
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I. Poem Comprehension:
1. And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by;
What does the word 'her' refer to?
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Ans 'Her' refers to the tall ship.
2. To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife;
What is like a whetted knife?
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The wind is strong like a whetted knife.

II. Poetic Devices :
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1. I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
Pick out the alliterated words.
Ans sea - sky are the alliterated words.
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2. And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking,
What poetic device is used here?
Ans Personification : The wind, the wheel and the white sail are given the human
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qualities.
3. And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.
Name the literary device used in this line.
Ans Metaphor : 'When the long trick's over'. This is comparing the end of a long
voyage to the end of a long life.
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III. Short Questions and Answers.
1. Why does the poet ask for a star?
Ans The poet asks for a star to guide the tall ship.
2. According to the poet, how is the call of the running tide?
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Ans The call of the running tide is wild and clear.
3. What does the word 'vagrant' mean?

Ans 'Vagrant' means wandering.
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4. What does he want from a fellow-wanderer?
Ans He wants to share a happy tale and laughter with a fellow-wanderer.
5. What does the word 'trick' in sailing terms refer to?
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Ans It refers to 'a watch at sea'.
IV. Paragraph Question with Answer.

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What message does the poet convey through the poem?
Ans John Masefield's poem 'Sea Fever' is a work of art that brings beauty to the English
language through its use of rhythm, imagery and many complex figures of speech.
The imagery in 'Sea Fever' suggests an adventurous ocean that appeals to all five
senses. Along with an adventurous ocean, 'Sea Fever' also sets a mood of freedom
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through the imagery of travelling gypsies. 'Sea Fever' not only depicts a strong
longing for the sea through its theme, but also through the use of complex figures
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of speech.
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Rescue the sinking words!

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Ans Sailor
1. Voyage 5.
Waves 6.
2. Explore
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Island 7.
3. Harbour
Navigate 8.
4. Shore
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SUPPLEMENTARY
Unit 1 Sindbad – My First Voyage
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MIND MAP
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Sindbad - My first voyage
Completes the story and presents Rich Sindbad describes his first
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the Porter with gold coins. voyage to poor Sindbad (Porter).
The King rewards Sindbad in
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Spends all his wealth foolishly.
return to his goods given to him.
His ship arrives and takes him Sails for the Persian Gulf with
home. some goods.
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Mistook a huge animal as a

Longs to go back home.
green Island.
There he witnesses remarkable Lights fire for cooking and

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sights and unimaginable wonders disturbs the animal.
The King of the Island supports Jumps into the sea to save his
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him. life, along with others.

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Struggles for his life in the sea Couldn't board the ship - left
and gets thrown on an island abandoned in the sea.
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Summary
Sindbad, the sailor is a fictional mariner and the hero of a story cycle of Middle-Eastern origin.
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He was a man from Baghdad who had fantastic adventures in magical realms. In this extract, the
rich Sindbad describes his first voyage to the poor Sindbad, the porter.
When the father of rich Sindbad died, he left behind a big wealth. Sindbad spent all his wealth
foolishly. After realising his fault, Sindbad decided to sail for the Persian Gulf with some goods.
One day, on board, their group saw a beautiful small green island. Out of curiosity, they all got
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down on that green patch. They decided to cook, as they were hungry. As soon as they lit the
fire for cooking, they got a jerk. The island was shaking. It was not an island. But a huge animal.
Everyone jumped into the sea to save his life. A few of them couldn't board the ship and they
were left there struggling for their life. Sindbad was one among them. Fortunately, he caught hold
of a big piece of wood and kept floating for a long time. He was thrown on an island. There, he
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met a man who helped him to get good food and drink. Later, when he narrated his sufferings to
the king of the Island, Mihrjan, he took pity on him. He appointed him as an officer on the spot.
There Sindbad witnessed many unimaginable wonders. He became friendly with the people there.
But longed to go back. One day, the same ship which he boarded, happened to come to that place.
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The captain of the ship was surprised to find Sindbad alive.
Sindbad presented some of his goods to the kind king. In return, the king also gave him
expensive presents. As the ship stayed on the island for a few days, Sindbad did good business and
earned a lot of money. Finally, he returned to his city Baghdad as a rich man. Sindbad completed
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his story and bade good bye to the poor porter. He presented him with a purse-full of good coins.
The unexpected riches overjoyed the porter.
A. Match the following.
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Column - A
green island
READ AND UNDERSTAND
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Column - B
(a) in the cave
2. Mihrjan (b) huge fish
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3. Sindbad the Sailor (c) the king

4. Sindbad the Porter (d) voyager
5. slaves (e) poor listener
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[ Ans 1. (b); 2. (c); 3. (d); 4. (e); 5. (a)]
B. Choose the correct options from the ones.

1. Sindbad decided to sail to the _______ (Persian Gulf / Mexican Gulf) with some goods.
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[ Ans Persian Gulf]

2. He was being tossed by powerful waves and was thrown on an /a ___. (island / peninsula)
[ Ans island]
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3. The men in the cave were all ________ (ministers/slaves) of the king. [ Ans slaves]
4. The king was a _____ (noble and kind/mean and cruel) person. [ Ans noble and kind]
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5. The king gave many valuable ______ (gifts/rewards) to Sindbad. [ Ans gifts]
C. Read the passage and answer the questions given below.

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One day, when I was standing on the port, I saw a ship approaching the port. It was the
same ship, which had sailed further after leaving me behind, struggling in the sea. When the
captain of the ship saw me, he was greatly surprised to find me alive. He and the other crew
members hugged me with happiness. The captain handed over my goods to me, which had
been left on the ship.
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Sura’s ➠ VII Std 5 in 1 ➠ Term III - English - Supplementary

1. Where was he standing?
Ans He was standing on the port.
2. What did he see?
Sindbad – My First Voyage

Ans He saw a ship approaching the port.
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3. Whom did he meet on the ship and why was the person surprised?
Ans He met the captain on the ship. The person was surprised to find him alive.
4. What did he get back from the captain?
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Ans He got back his goods from the captain.
D. Rearrange the following sentences in the correct order.

1. I longed to go back home.
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2. I narrated my tale of sufferings and hardships to the king.
3. Our group sailed from one country to another, selling goods.
4. I saw the same ship approaching the port.
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5. My father was a rich merchant.
6. I was being tossed by the frequent powerful waves.
7. Sindbad completed the tale of his voyage.
8. He presented the purse full of gold coins.
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Ans 5, 3, 6, 2, 1, 4, 7, 8.
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5. My father was a rich merchant.

3. Our group sailed from one country to another, selling goods.
6. I was being tossed by the frequent powerful waves.
2. I narrated my tale of sufferings and hardships to the king.
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1. I longed to go back home.

4. I saw the same ship approaching the port.
7. Sindbad completed the tale of his voyage.
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8. He presented the purse full of gold coins.
E. Work in pairs and write the answers.

1. Describe the island that the ship’s crew found.
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Ans One day, they were on board. They saw a beautiful small green island. Just to have
some fun, they all got down on it. As soon as they lit the fire for cooking, they got
a jerk. The island was trembling. It was not an island. It was the back of a huge
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animal. It got disturbed when the fire was lit on his back.
2. Did Sindbad, the porter, enjoy his meeting with Sindbad the sailor? Why?
Ans Yes, Sindbad the porter enjoyed his meeting with Sindbad, the sailor. He was
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listening to the amazing tale of Sindbad with all wonder. The rich Sindbad bade
him good bye and asked him to come the next day to hear the tale of his new
voyage. He presented him a purse full of gold coins. The unexpected riches
overjoyed Sindbad, the porter. He thanked him and went home.
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PROJECT
F. Brochure Making
Your school is organising an educational trip. Work in a team and prepare a brochure
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for the trip. Include places to see, essential things to be brought, and the activities one can
do on the trip.
Activity to be done by the Students.
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CONNECTING TO SELF
G. Road Safety
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Road safety rules make our driving a better experience. As a responsible citizen we ought
to obey traffic rules and pay attention to the road signs.
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Look at the picture. Circle the dangerous actions of pedestrians on or near the road.
Discuss in groups and write down the Pedestrians Road Safety Rules.
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Ans 1. Cross the road after looking at both ways.

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Don't run on the streets and road.

2.
Read and Interpret road safety signs.
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While walking, use only the sidewalks.

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Cross the road only at Zebra crossing.
5.
Ensure bicycle safety.
6.
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STEP TO SUCCESS
H. A set of words are given below. Categorize it under the appropriate columns.

crew compartment engine driver helmsman porter
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TTE anchor captain platform visa
pilot passport deck air hostess cockpit
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Ans Airport Railway Station Harbour
Pilot Engine driver Crew
Passport Compartment Anchor
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Air Hostess TTE Deck
Visa Platform Helmsman
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Cockpit Porter Captain
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I. Choose the Correct Answers (MCQ).
1. My father was a rich _______.
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(a) trader (b) farmer (c) merchant (d) landlord [ Ans (c) merchant]
2. I decided to sail from _______ gulf with some goods.
(a) Persian (b) Mexican (c) California (d) Alaska [ Ans (a) Persian]
3. As soon as we lit the fire for cooking, we got a _______.
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(a) shiver (b) jerk (c) tremble (d) shake [ Ans (b) jerk]
4. We were _______ when we realized this.
(a) surprised (b) shocked (c) baffled (d) terrified [ Ans (d) terrified]
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5. I was one among those _______.

(a) survivors (b) sufferers (c) strugglers (d) leaders [ Ans (c) strugglers]
6. At last, I was thrown on _______.
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(a) an island (b) a land (c) a shore (d) the raft [ Ans (a) an island]
7. As I walked further in this _______ land, I met a man.
[ Ans (d) strange]
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(a) new (b) beautiful (c) vast (d) strange

8. They served me good _______ and drink.
(a) disk (b) lunch (c) food (d) supper [ Ans (c) food]
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9. During my stay, I witnessed a number of _______ sights.

(a) great (b) beautiful (c) exciting (d) remarkable
[ Ans (d) remarkable]
10. Finally, I returned to my city _______ as a rich man.
(a) Baghdad (b) Babylon (c) Persepolis (d) Bukhara [ Ans (a) Baghdad]
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II. Write True or False against each statement.
1. Sindbad was a man from Baghdad. [ Ans True]
2. Sailor Sindbad's father was a poor man. [ Ans False]
3. Everyone jumped into the boat to save their lives. [ Ans False]
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4. Sindbad held on to the wood when tossed by the waves. [ Ans True]
5. The king was a merciless man. [ Ans False]
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III. Very Short Questions with Answers.
1. When did Sindbad's father die?
Ans Sindbad's father died, when he was young.
2. What did Sindbad decide to do, after he lost his wealth?
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Ans Sindbad decided to sail for the Persian Gulf with some goods.
3. What did the group see, when they were on board?

Ans They saw a beautiful small green island.
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Was it really an island? What was it?
Where was Sindbad thrown by the waves?

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Ans Sindbad was thrown on an island.
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Ans No, it was not an island. It was the back of a huge animal.
6. What happened to Sindbad's limbs? Why?

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Ans Sindbad's limbs became stiff and refused to move because of his continuous
struggle in the sea.
7. How did he quench his thirst?
Ans He quenched his thirst from a spring on the island.
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IV. Short Questions with Answers.

1. Who were the men present on the island? What did they serve Sindbad?
Ans They were all the slaves of the king of the island. They served Sindbad with good
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food and drink.

2. Who was Mihrjan? What type of a person was he?
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Ans Mihrjan was the ruler of the island. He was a noble and a kind person.
3. What did the king do, after hearing Sindbad's tale of suffering?
Ans The king sympathized with him and appointed him as an officer on the spot.
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4. What did the sea water around the island contain?

Ans The sea water around the islands contained huge and terrible fishes. A few were
hundred times bigger than the largest ship.
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5. What did Sindbad ask the visiting sailors?

Ans Sindbad asked them about his city Baghbad, but no one knew about it.
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V. Paragraph Question with Answer.
1. How did Sindbad spend his stay on the island?

Ans The king appointed him as an officer. He became friendly with the people on the
island. During his stay, he witnessed a number of remarkable sights. There were
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huge fishes in the seawater around the island. Once, he saw a fish that had a head
like a bull. He also witnessed many unimaginable wonders. Ships from different
parts of the world visited the small island. But the visiting sailors did not know
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about the city of Baghdad. Sindbad longed to go back home.
VI. Rearrange the following sentences in coherent order.
A. 1. Just to have fun, we all got down on that green patch.
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2. Our group sailed from one country to another, selling the goods.
3. I returned to my senses only after the loss of all the wealth.
4. I decided to sail for the Persian Gulf with some goods.
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5. One day, when we were on board, we saw a beautiful small green island.
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3. I returned to my senses only after the loss of all the wealth.
4. I decided to sail for the Persian Gulf with some goods.
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2. Our group sailed from one country to another, selling the goods.
5. One day, when we were on board, we saw a beautiful small green island.
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1. Just to have fun, we all got down on that green patch.
B. 1. I thanked the king for his kindness and all the favours he had done to me.
2. The king again gave me many valuable farewell gifts.
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3. When it was time to leave, I went to meet the king.

4. Finally, I returned to my city Baghdad as a rich man.
5. Meanwhile, I did good business and earned a lot of money.
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Ans 5, 3, 1, 2, 4.
5. Meanwhile, I did good business and earned a lot of money.
3. When it was time to leave, I went to meet the king.
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1. I thanked the king for his kindness and all the favours he had done to me.
2. The king again gave me many valuable farewell gifts.
4. Finally, I returned to my city Baghdad as a rich man.
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C. 1. He asked him to come the next day to hear the tale of his new voyage.
2. Sindbad the sailor then bade good bye to the poor porter.
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3. The unexpected riches overjoyed Sindbad, the porter.

4. He thanked his rich host and went home.
5. But before leaving he presented Sindbad a purse full of gold coins.
Ans 2, 1, 5, 3, 4.
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2. Sindbad the sailor then bade good bye to the poor porter.
1. He asked him to come the next day to hear the tale of his new voyage.
5. But before leaving he presented Sindbad a purse full of gold coins.
3. The unexpected riches overjoyed Sindbad, the porter.
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4. He thanked his rich host and went home.
VII. Read the passage and answer the questions.

A. In this extract, the rich Sindbad describes his first voyage to the poor Sindbad (porter).
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My father was a rich merchant. When he died, I was still young. He left behind a big wealth.
However, I was an inexperienced thoughtless youth and spent all his wealth foolishly.
1. To whom did Sindbad describe his first voyage?
Ans Sindbad describes his first voyage to the poor Sindbad, the porter.
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2. What did his father leave behind?
Ans His father left behind a big wealth.
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3. How did he spend all his wealth?
Ans He spent all his wealth foolishly.
4. When did his father die?

Ans His father died, when he was young.
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5. What kind of a youth was Sindbad?
Ans Sindbad was an inexperienced thoughtless youth.
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B. I was being tossed by the powerful sea waves but I held on to the wood and kept floating for
a long time. At last, I was thrown on an island. I was very tired and extremely hungry.
1. What did Sindbad held on to?
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Ans Sindbad held on to the wood.
2. How long did he float?

Ans He floated for a long time.
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3. Where was he thrown?

Ans He was thrown on an island.
4. How did Sindbad feel after reaching the island?

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Ans Sindbad was very tired and extremely hungry.
5. What does the word 'tossed' mean?

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Ans The word 'tossed' means 'thrown about'.
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Sura’s ➠ VII Std 5 in 1 ➠ Term III - English - Unit Test
UNIT TEST
Time : 1 hour Marks : 25
I. Choose the correct synonym. 2×1=2
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1. territory
(a) barrier (b) border (c) limit (d) region
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2. obstacle
(a) assist (b) aid (c) support (d) difficulty
II. Choose the correct antonym. 2×1=2
1. abandoned
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(a) deserted (b) forsakened (c) casted (d) inhabited
2. waking
(a) sleeping (b) arousing (c) raising (d) getting up
III. Match the following.
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2.
Phrasal verbs
set out
get off
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(a) to go somewhere for a short break or holiday
(b) to begin a journey
5×1=5
3. get away (c) to enter a bus, a train or a plane

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4. see off (d) to leave a bus, a train or a plane

5. get into (e) to go to the station to say good bye to someone
IV. Change into Indirect Speech. 3×1=3
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1. Radha said, "I am going out".

2. He said, "I arrived before you".
3. He said, "I live in the city centre".
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V. Answer any two questions. 2×2=4

1. Why was Sir Francis angry?
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2. Which mode of transport did Fogg choose?

3. What did Mr. Fogg mean by, 'it was foreseen'?
VI. Read these lines and answer the questions given below. 4 ×1 = 4
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1. And the wheel's kick and the winds song and the while sail's shaking
(a) What according to the poet are the pleasures of sailing?
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(b) What poetic device is used here?

2. I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky
(a) Where does the poet want to go?
(b) Pick out the alliterated words.
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VII. Answer any one question. 1×5=5
1. Did Sindbad, the porter, enjoy his meeting with Sindbad the sailor? Why?
ANSWERS
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I. 1. (d) region
2. (d) difficulty
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II. 1. (d) inhabited
2. (a) sleeping
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1. set out (b) to begin a journey
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2. get off (d) to leave a bus, a train or a plane
3. get away (a) to go somewhere for a short break or holiday
4. see off (e) to go to the station to say good bye to someone
5. get into (c) to enter a bus, a train or a plane
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IV. 1. Radha said that she was going out.
2. He said that he had arrived before him.
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3. He said that he lived in the city centre.

V. 1. There were no railroad lines from Kholby to Allahabad. But the tickets were sold from
Bombay to Calcutta. So Sir Francis was angry.
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2. At first, Fogg chose to go on foot to Allahabad. Then he purchased an elephant to take
them to Allahabad.
3. Mr. Fogg meant that some difficulty or the other would sooner or later arise on his route.
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VI. 1. (a) Watching from the shore, the wind's song, the ship's steering wheel and the
shaking of the sail in the breeze are the pleasures of sailing.
(b) Personification. The wind, the wheel and the while sail are given the human
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qualities.
2. (a) The poet wants to go to the sea again.
sea - sky are the alliterated words.
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VII. Yes, Sindbad, the porter, enjoyed his meeting with Sindbad, the sailor. He was listening
to the amazing tale of Sindbad with all wonder. The rich Sindbad bade him good bye and
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asked him to come the next day to hear the tale of his new voyage. He presented him a
purse full of gold coins. The unexpected riches overjoyed Sindbad, the porter. He thanked
him and went home.
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PROSE
Unit 2 A Story of Self
Sacrifice and Bravery
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NEERJA BHANOT
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Parents set up a Pan Am Trust. Born on 7th September 1963.
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Awarded the Ashok Chakra- Parents - Rama Bhanot, Harish
India's highest honour. Bhanot - a journalist.
Act of bravery acknowledged

and rewarded.
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The wounds were fatal.
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and Bombay Scottish School.
Graduated from St. Xavier's

So passed away. College.
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Hit by bullets fatal by the

Marriage - a disaster.
terrorists.
Left her husband at the age

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Alerted the pilots to escape. of 22.
Saved passengers when hijacked Did modelling.

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by armed terrorists.
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Became a senior flight Purser. Trained as a Purser.
GLOSSARY
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achievement - attainment, success

acknowledged - accepted as true
assaulted - attacked violently
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calamity - a sudden event causing great damage or distress

chaos - confusion
chute - trough / funnel
citation - quotation
civilian - a person not in the armed services or police force
cockpit - compartment where a pilot sits
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confronted - faced
crew - a group of people who work on a ship, aircraft or train
disaster - a sudden misfortune, catastrophe
distress - sorrow
fatal - deadly
frustration - the feeling of annoyance when one’s actions are prevented from
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progressing or succeeding
hijacked - illegally seized control of an aircraft, ship, etc
inflicted - caused something unpleasant to be suffered by
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injustice - lack of justice, unfairness
mandate - an official order
nightmare - unpleasant and frightening dream
performance - doing something to a specified standard
posthumously - after the death of the person
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pressurizing - persuading or forcing someone into doing something
review - a formal assessment
succumbed - yielded or surrendered
* Words given in bold are taken from Textbook Glossary.
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Section - I
SUMMARY : PAN AM FLIGHT 73

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The aircraft 'Pan Am Flight 73' with 360 passengers on board was hijacked by four heavily armed
terrorists. It was ready to depart from Jinnah International Airport in Karachi to United States. It was
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hijacked, while it was parked at Karachi airport. The passengers were Indians, Germans, Americans,
Pakistanis and others. The terrorists were more intent on targetting the Americans. Neerja, a senior
flight purser, was asked to collect the passport of the passengers. She managed to hide and throw them
down the rubbish chute. The hijackers wanted to fly to Israel and crash the plane against a building.
Neerja alerted the pilots in the cockpit of the hijacked plane, so that they could save themselves.
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When the terrorists knew this, they attacked her violently. Responding to her warning, the pilots
escaped through an alternate exit. The terrorists were at a loss of pilots.
The frustration and helplessness of the terrorists grew every hour. They became impatient.
After seventeen hours of the hijack, the plane ran out of power. The terrorists were armed with
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grenades, plastic explosive belts and pistols. They started to fire the passengers and there was
confusion on board. Taking advantage of this, Neerja leapt into action. She started saving as many
passengers as she could. As she was about to exit herself, she noticed three children in the flight.
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She rescued the kids. But she was hit by the bullets fired by the terrorists. This heroic young girl
passed away, as the wounds were fatal.
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1. How did Neerja save the Americans?

Ans Neerja saved the Americans by hiding their passports and throwing them down the
rubbish bins.
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2. Why did Neerja alert the pilots?

Ans Neerja alerted the pilots to escape through the alternate exits.
3. What happened when the terrorists lost their patience?

Ans When the terrorists lost their patience, Neerja leapt into action. She shed all her
hesitation and fears. She worked her way around helping to save as many passengers
as she could.
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Section - II
SUMMARY : NEERJA BHANHOT – LIFE

Neerja Bhanot was born on 7th September 1963 in Chandigarh, Punjab. Her parents were
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Rama Bhanot and Harish Bhanot. Her father was a journalist. She was the third child of the couple.
She had two brothers, Akhil and Aneesh. She studied in Sacred Heart School till 6th Standard.
After that, they moved to Mumbai. There, she attended Bombay Scottish School. She graduated
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from St. Xavier's College. She got married to a man in Sharjah, UAE in March 1985. This marriage
proved to be a disaster. After two months, she left her husband due to dowry demands. She refused
to surrender to the society, as she was born with a spirit to fight. She started her career in modelling
and made appearances in various advertisements like "Binaca toothpaste".
A Story of Self Sacrifice and Bravery

Neerja applied for a flight attendant's job with 'Pan Am'. It was the largest international air
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carrier in the United States at that time. Neerja was one among the 80 applicants who were selected.
She was sent to Miami to get trained for 6 to 8 weeks. Then she was sent to London to be trained as
a purser, the senior-most cabin manager. Her duty was handling passenger's complaints, making
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required announcements and handling security. She was soon made a senior flight purser with the
airways. It was a big career achievement for a young woman of 22.
Discuss and answer.
1. Name the schools and colleges Neerja studied in.
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Ans Neerja studied in Sacred Heart School and Bombay Scottish School. She got graduated
from St. Xavier's College.
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2. Why was Neerja sent to London?

Ans Neerja was sent to London to train to be a Purser.
3. What is the duty of a purser?

Ans Pursers worked as managers on flights. They handled passenger complaints and
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security. They also made required announcements.
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SUMMARY : AWARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEGACY

The Ashok Chakra citation read "Her loyalties to the passengers of the aircraft in distress will
forever be a lasting tribute to the finest qualities of the human spirit". The government of India,
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Pakistan and America acknowledged her act of bravery. They rewarded her with various awards.
Ashok Chakra, which was India's highest honour for bravery in peacetime was awarded to her.
A postage stamp was also issued in her honour in 2004. She was awarded the ‘Justice for Crimes
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Award’ and ‘Tamgha-e-Insaniyat award’. Her parents set up "the Neerja Bhanot Pan Am Trust"
with the insurance money and the funds from 'Pan Am'. The trust presented two awards every
year - one to honour a dedicated flight crew member, worldwide. Another award was presented
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to an Indian woman who overcomes social injustice and helps other women in social distress. The
award includes a sum of INR 1,50,000, a trophy and a citation.
One of the children, who had been saved by Neerja during the hijack, is now a captain of a
major airline. Some people, shine even after death. Neerja was one among them. Even the streets
of Mumbai remember her. A square in Mumbai's Ghatkopar (East) suburb was named after her by
the Mumbai Corporation.
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Discuss and answer.
1. Why was Neerja awarded the Ashok Chakra?
Ans Neerja was awarded the Ashok Chakra for bravery in peacetime.
2. How was Neerja honoured by various governments?
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Ans Neerja act of bravery was acknowledged and rewarded by the Indian, Pakistan and
American governments. She was awarded the Ashoka Chakra. A postage stamp
was also issued in her honour in 2004. She received 'Justice for Crimes Award' and
'Tamgha-e-Insaniyat Award'.
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3. What are the selection criteria for the Neerja Bhanot Pan Am Award?
Ans The trust presents two awards every year - one to honour a flight crew member.
The other to an Indian Woman who overcomes social injustice.
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WHAT OTHERS SAY
Think and Answer.
1. According to Neerja’s father, Neerja had well defined principles and there was little
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room for compromise in that area. Do you have any principles where you don’t want to
compromise?
Ans I have certain principles in my life. I am always committed to my duty. I do exactly
what makes me love myself. I always move myself in the right direction. I will never
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compromise with anyone in these areas.
2. Virinda told the Indian Express that Neerja was a loyal friend. Are you always loyal to
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your friend?
Ans Yes, I am always loyal to my best friends Latha and Revathi.
3. Neerja would speak her mind, tell them the truth, according to one of her classmate Eliza.
Do you always have the courage to stand for truth?
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Ans Yes, I do have the courage to stand for truth. But on some occasions, I had to keep
quiet for the benefit of my dear ones.
READ AND UNDERSTAND

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A. Fill in the blanks.

1. The terrorists asked Neerja to collect the passports of the passengers because ________.
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[ Ans they could identify the Americans on board]

2. Neerja passed on the warning in a code to the pilots because she ________.
[ Ans wanted to alert them]
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3. Neerja leapt into action when she ________. [ Ans noticed there was chaos on board]
4. Neerja had a sour marriage due to ________. [ Ans pressurizing dowry demands]
5. Neerja was sent to London based on _______.[ Ans her performance and peer review]
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B. Think and Write

1. “I will die; but not run away.” – Justify the saying of Neerja.
Ans The family of Neerja were discussing about the sensitive situation of an imaginary
hijack. Then Neerja said these words, 'I will die, but not run away'. She was
determined not to be a coward. She lived up to her word.
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2. Why did the three governments of – India, America and Pakistan – honour Neerja?
Ans India, America and Pakistan acknowledged her act of bravery. She had saved so
many passengers, risking her life. So she was honoured by these governments.
3. How can we abolish terrorism?
Ans We can abolish terrorism by the following ways :
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(a) Stop supporting the Dictators who found terrorism.
(b) Stop Arming terrorists.
(c) Stop Imperial Conquests for Arab oil.
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(d) Stop torture.
(e) Tackle corruption and money laundering.
C. Read the “Story of Self Sacrifice and Bravery” once again and complete the flow

chart.
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Ans Neerja – The Hijack Hero
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Life Achievement
1. Born on 7th September, 1963 in 1. Modelling and flight

Chandigarh, Punjab. attendant's job.
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2. Parents : Harish Bhanot and 2. Trained as a Purser
Rama Bhanot and became a Senior
Brothers : Akhil and Aneesh flight Purser.
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1. Ashoka Chakra India's 1. Justice for Crimes

highest honour. Award.
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2. A postage stamp issued 2. Tamgha-e-Insaniyat

in her honour in 2004. Award
D. Write a summary based on the flow chart.

Ans Neerja Bhanot was born on 7th September, 1963 in Chandigarh, Punjab, India.
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Her parents were Harish Bhanot and Rama Bhanot. Her father was a Mumbai based
journalist. She had two brothers named Akhil and Aneesh. She started her career in
modelling. She then applied for a flight attendant's job with 'Pan Am'. She sent to
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London to be trained as a Purser. Soon she became a senior flight purser. She was
awarded the Ashoka Chakra award from the Indian government. A postage stamp
was also issued in her honour in 2004. She was also awarded the Justice for Crimes
Award and the Tamgha-e-Insaniyat Award from American and Pakistan government.
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VOCABULARY
Airline Vocabulary
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E. Fill in the blanks with appropriate airline vocabulary given in the box.
cockpit touch down call light gate turbulence
bumpy take off landing boarding pass run way
1. You must present the ___________ at the gate. [ Ans boarding pass]
2. It might be a ___________ ride because we are flying through a storm. [ Ans bumpy]
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3. If you need anything just press the ___________. [ Ans call light]
4. The captain and the co-pilot sit in the ___________. [ Ans cockpit]
5. ___________ 3B is down this hall and to your right. [ Ans Gate]
6. We will be ___________ in Chennai in approximately ten minutes. [ Ans landing]
7. The plane almost missed the ___________ because it was such a bad storm.
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[ Ans run way]
8. We are next in line to ___________ on this run way. [ Ans take off]
9. That was a very smooth ___________. [ Ans touch down]
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10. This ___________ should only last a few minutes. [ Ans turbulence]
PHRASAL VERB
F. Match the phrasal verbs in column A with their meaning in Column B.
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A B
1. fight or flight (a) escaping as rapidly as possible
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2. put to flight (b) among the best of a particular group
3. take flight (c) to defend oneself or to run away
4. flight of fancy (d) to cause someone to flee
5. have a nice flight (e) to flee or run away
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6. in full flight (f) an imaginative but unrealistic idea
6. top-flight (g) enjoy your flight
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[ Ans 1. (c); 2. (d); 3. (e); 4. (f); 5. (g); 6. (a); 7. (b)]
G. Find out the anagrams. Use each pair of phrases as clues.

An anagram is a word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of a different word or
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phrase, typically using all the original letters exactly once. Eg. Seat – east, alert – alter
1. The past tense of leap ___________ [ Ans leapt]

Something to serve food on ___________ [ Ans plate]
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2. A place to grow flowers ___________ [ Ans garden]

Something to be careful of ___________ [ Ans danger]
3. Another word for under ___________ [ Ans below]
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A part of your arm ___________ [ Ans elbow]

4. Try to hear ___________ [ Ans listen]
Another word for quiet ___________ [ Ans silent]
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5. Another word for gift ___________ [ Ans present]

A large snake or a dragon ___________ [ Ans serpent]
6. Minutes and hours ___________ [ Ans time]
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A thing on a list ___________ [ Ans item]

7. An organ that pumps blood ___________ [ Ans heart]
The planet we live on ___________ [ Ans earth]
8. Something used to water plants ___________ [ Ans hose]
A thing you put on your foot ___________ [ Ans shoe]
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LISTENING
H. Listen to the announcements and answer the questions.
Announcement 1
1. What is the number of the flight?
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Ans The number of the light is 89 B.
2. What are the things to be kept ready?
Ans Boarding Pass and Identification are the things to be kept ready.
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3. When will the regular boarding begin?
Ans The regular boarding will begin in approximately ten minutes.
Announcement 2

1. For whom is the final boarding call?
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Ans The final boarding call is for passengers Alex and Ruskin Collins.
2. Where should the passengers proceed?
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Ans The passengers should proceed to gate 3 immediately.
3. Where is the flight to?
Ans The flight is to New Delhi.
Announcement 3
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1. When will the flight be in the air?
Ans The flight is expected to be in the air in approximately seven minutes.
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2. What are things that should be turned off?

Ans All personal electronic devices including laptops and cell phones should be
turned off.
3. What is prohibited during the flight?
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Ans Smoking is prohibited during the flight.
SPEAKING
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I. Read the story board and take roles as pilot and flight attendants to enact the scene.
Inflight Passenger Announcements.
Ans Flight Attendant 1 : Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Indian Airline flight 999 bound
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for New York. This is a reminder that all carry-on baggage

must fit securely either in the overhead compartments or
under the seat in front of you.
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Flight Attendant 2 : The captain of this flight is Ms. Fatima. And I am Sylvia, the
in-flight time to the destination will be eleven hours and 14
minutes. Our captain will provide you with more information
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after take-off.
Flight Attendant 1 : Before our departure, please make sure that your seats are in
the upright position and tray tables are stowed. Also, please
be aware that this is a non-smoking cabin and smoking in the
lavatory or any part of the cabin is strictly prohibited.
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Flight Attendant 2 : Cell phones and other electronic devices should be switched
off while landing and take-off. We advise you to remain seated
and fasten your seat belt at all times during our flight. On
behalf of Indian Airline, we welcome you on board and wish
you a pleasant journey. Please feel free to ask any attendant for
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assistance. Thank you!
Pilot : Hello everyone, this is the captain speaking, and I want to
welcome you to Flight 18 bound for New York. Our flight
time today is 11hours and 14 minutes, and we will be flying
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at an average altitude of 29,000 feet. The local time at New
York is a quarter to twelve (11:45), and the current weather is
sunny, but there is a chance of rain later in the day. We will be
arriving at Gate 13.
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Flight Attendant 1 : On behalf of Indian Airlines and the crew, I want to wish you
an enjoyable stay in the Seattle area or at your final destination.
Now, please sit back and enjoy the flight. Thank you.
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J. Imagine that you are going to interview one of the survivors of the Pan Am Hijack.
Discuss with your partner and write down the conversation. Then one of you
play the role of the interviewer and other the survivor. You can use the sample
questions given below.
1. Do you have any information regarding the suspects of the hijack?
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2. Which countries did the hijackers belong?
3. What are the details of the hijacked flight?
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4. How many passengers were aboard?

5. What happened in the last few minutes of the hijack drama?
6. Do you have information regarding the victims?
7. Was there any recorded communication to/from the plane during the hijacking?
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8. How many terrorists were there?

9. How did you feel when you were in the flight?
10. Can you recall Neerja’s role in safeguarding the passengers?
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Ans Interviewer : Good Morning Sir. This is Manoj Tiwari from the 'Hindu'.
I would like to interview you, as you are one of the survivors of the
'Pan Am Hijack'.
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Survivor : Yes, it's true. I should thank the Almighty God and Neerja for saving
our lives.
Interviewer : Yes, she had done a brave act, risking her life. Do you have any
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information regarding the suspects of the hijack?

Survivor : No, I don't have any information about them. But they do belong to
Palestinian Organisation backed by Libya.
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Interviewer : How many passengers were on board?

Survivor : There were around 360 passengers and 13 crew members.
Interviewer : How many terrorists were there?
Survivor : There were four Armed Terrorists.
Interviewer : Was there any recorded communication to / from the plane during
the hijacking?
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Survivor : I don't remember anything like that happened.
Interviewer : How did you feel when you were in the flight?
Survivor : We were all holding our breaths and terrified.
Interviewer : Can you recall Neerja's role in safeguarding the passengers?
Survivor : She shed all her hesitations and fears and worked her way around
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evacuating as many passengers as she could. She waited selflessly in
the face of death to help the ones around her. Such a great soul she is!
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K. Read the story board and take roles as pilot and flight attendants to enact the scene.
Ans Please refer to Q. No. I, (Previous Page, Under the heading, "Speaking")

GRAMMAR
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DIRECT AND INDIRECT SPEECH
Direct Speech :
The exact words someone said.

Example : She said, “I meet my friend.”
(We use quotation marks.)
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Reported Speech : Someone tells us what someone else said.

Example : She said that she met her friend.
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(We don’t use quotation marks.)
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Five Changes : Pronouns Expression of time and place

Verb tenses Word order for questions
Reporting verbs
Tense Changes
Tense To change
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Simple Present ® Simple Past

Present Continuous ® Past Continuous
Present Perfect ® Past Perfect
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Pre. Cont. Cont. ® Past Perfect Continuous

Simple Past ® Past Perfect
Past Continuous ® Past Perfect Continuous
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Past Perfect ® No Change

Will, Shall, Can ® Would, Should, Could
Have to / must ® Had to
Would, Should ® Would/Should have+ P.P
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Infinitive ® To be + P.P
Imperative (do it) ® Infinitive (to do it)
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L. Discuss with your partner and punctuate the following.

1. the woman said to the student please help me cross the street
Ans The woman said to the students, "Please help me cross the street."
2. sarathy said oh how thrilling it was

Ans Sarathy said, "Oh, how thrilling it was!"
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3. the teacher said to the students where do you want to go
Ans The teacher said to the students, "Where do you want to go?"
4. i am tired mohana said to her aunt

Ans "I am tired," Mohana said to her aunt.
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5. shankar said to his teacher madam i had prepared my project assignment but i forgot
to bring it
Ans Shankar said to his teacher, "Madam, I had prepared my project assignment,
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but I forgot to bring it."
M. Complete the sentences in reported speech.

Example : I admire you. She said that she admired me.
1. “It is too late.” I said that it ________ too late. [ Ans was]
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2. “I met you yesterday.” Sam told me that he had met me ____. [ Ans the previous day]
3. “I cannot come.” Mala said that ________. [ Ans she couldn't come]
4. “I will pay tomorrow.” He said that he would pay ________. [ Ans the next day]
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5. “The Himalayas are the highest mountain ranges.” He knew that the Himalayas ________
the highest mountain ranges. [ Ans are]
6. “I may lend you some money.” Balu promised _____ some money. [ Ans to lend him]
7. “I have been watching a film.” He said that _____ a film. [ Ans he had been watching]
8. “I have not done it today.” I explained that I had not done it ________. [ Ans that day]
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9. “I was with him last week.” Jimmy told that ________ with him the previous week.
[ Ans he was]
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10. “I will finish this picture tomorrow.” Jothi said that ________ picture the next day.
[ Ans he would finish that]
N. Read the following dialogue and report it.
Betty : What are you doing here, Kitty? I haven’t seen you since June.
Kitty : I’ve just come back from my holiday in Darjeeling.
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Betty : Did you enjoy it?

Kitty : I love Darjeeling. The landscape is amazing.
Betty : Did you go to the Lloyd’s Botanical Garden?
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Kitty : Yes. It was my first trip. I can show you some pictures. Are you doing any thing
tomorrow?
Betty : I must arrange a couple of things. But I am free tonight.
Kitty : You might come to my place. What time shall we meet?
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Betty : I’ll be there at eight. Is it all right?

Ans Betty asked Kitty what she was doing there. And she added that she hadn't seen
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her since June. Kitty explained that she had just come back from her holiday in
Darjeeling. Betty asked if she had enjoyed it. Kitty told her that she loved Darjeeling
and that the landscape was amazing. Betty wanted to know if she had gone to
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the Lloyd’s Botanical Garden. Kitty said that it had been her first trip and that she
could show her some pictures. And then she asked her if she was doing anything the
next day. Betty explained that she had to arrange a couple of things. But she added
that she was free that night. Kitty suggested that she might come to her place and
asked her at what time they should meet. Betty said she would be there at eight. And
finally, she asked whether it was all right.
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WRITING
O. Read the story of Neerja Bhanot. Make notes based on the table and complete it.
Ans Name Neerja Bhanot
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Father’s Name & Occupation Harish Bhanot - Mumbai-based Journalist
Mother’s Name & Occupation Rama Bhanot
Born on 7th September, 1963
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Nationality Indian
State Punjab
City Chandigarh

School : 1. Sacred Heart School, Chandigarh.
Education 2. Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai
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College : St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.
Career Modelling, Flight Attendant's job
Personal Life Marriage proved a disaster - left her husband at 22 years.
Siblings
Achievements
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Two brothers : Akhil and Aneesh
1. Senior Flight Purser at 22 years.
2. The youngest civilian to be awarded the Ashok
Chakra, the highest honour for bravery
Ashok Chakra (1987), Justice for Crimes Award (2005)
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and Tamgha-e-Insaniyat Award (1987).
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Legacy Insurance Money and Funds from 'Pan Am'

Died on September 5, 1986
Place of Death Karachi Airport
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CREATIVE WRITING
P. “Heroes are ordinary people who do extraordinary things.” Write an anecdote
on the extraordinary deed of Jaiswal K.P. who helped in the recent Kerala Flood.
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Use the tips given in the box.

An anecdote is a brief, revealing account of an individual person or an incident.
Consider these questions to write an anecdote.
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 Who was involved in the story?  What happened?

 When did it happen? Is this relevant?  Where did it happen? How is it relevant?
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Ans Activity to be done by the Students.
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I. Choose the correct Synonyms from the options given below.
1. assaulted
(a) hit (b) attacked violently (c) cut (d) scolded
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[ Ans (b) attacked violently]
2. disaster
(a) misfortune (b) luck (c) merit (d) happiness [ Ans (a) misfortune]
3. achievement
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(a) failure (b) disappointment (c) approval (d) success [ Ans (d) success]
4. injustice
(a) fairness (b) unfairness (c) equality (d) delight [ Ans (b) unfairness]
5. distress
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(a) happiness (b) joy (c) merriness (d) sorrow [ Ans (d) sorrow]
6. chaos
(a) order (b) discipline (c) confusion (d) law [ Ans (c) confusion]
7. citation
(a) quotation (b) thought
8. fatal
(a) harmless (b) beneficial (c) death
9. succumbed
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(c) morality (d) scandal [ Ans (a) quotation]
(d) devoted
(a) surrendered (b) won (c) defeated (d) battled [ Ans (a) surrendered]
[ Ans (c) death]
10. mandate
(a) announcement (b) an official order
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(c) assessment (d) truth [ Ans (b) an official order]

II. Choose the correct Antonyms from the options given below.
1. confronted
(a) challenged (b) opposed (c) tackled (d) avoided [ Ans (d) avoided]
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2. calamity
(a) blessed (b) damage (c) distress (d) disaster [ Ans (a) blessed]
3. foremost
(a) prominent (b) outstanding (c) hindmost (d) topmost [ Ans (c) hindmost]
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4. attempted
(a) struggled (b) offered (c) prevented (d) gambled [ Ans (c) prevented]
5. forced
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(a) compelled (b) constrained (c) bound (d) spontaneous

[ Ans (d) spontaneous]
6. helplessness
(a) helpfulness (b) powerlessness
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(c) inability (d) emotionless [ Ans (c) helpfulness]

7. senselessness
(a) meaningless (b) foolish (c) sensible (d) stupid [ Ans (c) sensible]
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8. rescued
(a) imprisoned (b) saved (c) liberated (d) freed [ Ans (a) imprisoned]
9. similar
(a) resembled (b) different (c) identical (d) same [ Ans (b) different]
10. includes
(a) comprises (b) contains (c) excludes (d) covers [ Ans (c) excludes]
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1. The passengers on the ________ hailed from different countries.
(a) plane (b) train (c) bus (d) vehicle [ Ans (a) plane]
2. The terrorists were more intent on targetting the ________.
(a) Indians (b) Pakistanis (c) Americans (d) Arabs [ Ans (c) Americans]
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3. The hijackers wanted to fly to Israel and crash the plane against a ________.
(a) 40 storey building (b) building
(c) harbour (d) flight [ Ans (b) building]
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4. The ________ on the aircraft continued for long.
(a) chaos (b) confusion (c) nightmare (d) terror [ Ans (c) nightmare]
5. The marriage proved to be a ________.

(a) failure (b) unsuccessful (c) successful (d) disaster [ Ans (d) disaster]
6. Only 80 of the ________ applicants were picked.
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(a) 10,000 (b) 600 (c) 10,000 (d) 2,000 [ Ans (c) 10,000]
7. She was sent to Miami to be trained for ________ weeks.
(a) 5 to 7 (b) 8 to 10 (c) 6 to 8 (d) 2 to 3 [ Ans (c) 6 to 8]
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8. A postage stamp was also issued in her honour in ________.
(a) 2002 (b) 2004 (c) 2001 (d) 2003 [ Ans (b) 2004]
9. The trust presents two awards ________.
(a) every week (b) every month (c) every year (d) every two years
[ Ans (c) every year]
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10. Some people ________ even after death.
(a) glitter (b) live (c) lighten (d) shine [ Ans (d) shine]
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IV. Very Short Questions with Answers.

1. What was the name of the hijacked plane?
Ans The name of the hijacked plane was 'Pan Am'.
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2. Where was the flight hijacked?

Ans The flight was hijacked at Karachi Airport.
3. What was Neerja?
Ans Neerja was a senior flight Purser.
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4. When was Neerja married?

Ans Neerja was married in March 1985.
5. When did she leave her husband?
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Ans She left her husband at the age of 22 years.

6. Name an advertisement, she appeared while modelling?
Ans Binaca toothpaste was the advertisement, she appeared, while modelling.
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7. Why was she sent to Miami?

Ans She was sent to Miami to be trained for 6 to 8 weeks.
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8. When was the postage stamp issued in her honour?

Ans A postage stamp was issued in her honour in 2004.
9. Who went to Washington D.C. to receive the award?
Ans Her brother went to Washington D.C. to receive the award.
10. Who set up the Neerja Bhanot Pan Am Trust?
Ans Her parents set up the Trust.
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V. Short Questions with Answers.
1. Who were the terrorists targetting? What did they do?
Ans The terrorists were more intent in targetting the Americans. So they told Neerja
to collect all the passports of the passengers.
2. How many Americans were saved with her help?
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Ans She saved at least 39 Americans out of 41 passengers with her immediate action.
3. Why were the terrorists at a loss of pilots?
Ans As per the mandate, the pilots made an escape through the alternate exit. So the
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terrorists were at a loss of pilots.
4. Why did Neerja leave her husband?
Ans She left her husband because of the dowry demands.
5. What was named after her in Mumbai and by whom?
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Ans A square in Mumbai's Ghatkopar (East) Suburb was named after her by Mumbai
Municipal Corporation.
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V. Paragraph Question with Answer.
1. Narrate the disaster of Neerja's married life.
Ans Though Neerja's career had taken off, her family decided to get her married to
a man in Sharjah, UAE. She was married in the month of March 1985. This is
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where her life took a turn for the worse. The marriage proved to be a disaster.
After two months, she left her husband at the age of 22. This was due to the
pressurizing dowry demands. Neerja refused to surrender to the society because
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she was born with the spirit to fight.
GRAMMAR ADDITIONAL
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DIRECT AND INDIRECT SPEECH

Direct Speech Indirect Speech
 Exact words of the speaker within The exact words need not be used to convey the
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quotation. message.
 Verb within quotations is in the Verbs in the present tense must be changed to
present tense forms. their corresponding past tense.
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 Punctuations like full stop, question All indirect statements, or questions or

marks and exclamations should occur exclamations end with a full stop.
before the quotation closes.
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 'Wh' questions within quotations. 'Wh' words are subordinating conjunctions in

the indirect speech.
 'Yes' or 'no' questions begin with All the helping verbs occur in the past tense
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helping verbs like (is, was, are, were, after the subject.
am), will, shall, may, can, have, has,
do, does.
 Use of 'I', 'You' in the direct speech. Change to 'he' / 'she' according to the speaker
and listener.
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I. Complete the sentences in reported speech.
1. 'I will meet you tomorrow'. She said that she ____ me the next day. [ Ans would meet]
2. 'I can do all this work myself '. He said that he ____ himself. [ Ans could do all that]
3. 'Stop telling lies'. She ordered him _______ telling lies. [ Ans to stop]
4. 'We will come to your house tomorrow'. They said that _______ to her house _______.
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[ Ans they would come; the next day]
5. 'My Dad has left just now'. Saru told me that her Dad _____. [ Ans had left just then]
II. Punctuate the following.
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1. what a wonderful sight it is said anu
Ans "What a wonderful sight it is!," said Anu.

2. she bought some pens pencils erasers and scale from the stationery shop
Ans She bought some pens, pencils, erasers and scale from the stationery shop.
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3. get up it is getting late said her mother
Ans "Get up. It is getting late," said her mother.
4. dont shout in the classroom keep quiet said the teacher
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Ans "Don't shout in the classroom, keep quiet," said the teacher.
5. what are you doing here asked the watchman
Ans "What are you doing here?" asked the watchman.
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Warm Up
Many people become engineers, doctors, IAS officers,
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film stars and so on. But few become “Human”.

Look at the pictures.
Discuss and answer.
1. What makes a person a hero?
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Ans A person becomes a hero, if he risks his / her

life for the sake of others.
2. How do heroes make a difference?
Ans A hero is a person of distinguished courage
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and ability. They are admired for their brave deeds and noble qualities.
3. Does every hero have to fight or risk their life?
Ans No, not every hero has to fight or risk his life. If he values humanity and does his best,
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he is a hero.
Think and Answer.
1. Can you think of a situation in which taking a small action would make a big difference?
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Ans One day, I joined a mission-oriented online group. I raised money for a good cause.
I started my own website. I volunteered for it remotely. I donated for a good cause.
A small action of mine, made a big difference in my life.
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2. What about everyday heroes, who do small but important acts?

Ans Everyday heroes should be appreciated for their valuable acts of brave deeds. They are
not admired because their acts are unknown to the public.
3. Are these people really heroes?
Ans Yes, these people are really heroes.
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POEM
Unit 2 Courage
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MIND MAP
COURAGE
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Breath of life and faith of a A daring deed in a moment's
strongman. flash
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Something deep in the soul of
More than a daring deed.
man
It is at the back of his smiles and

behind his tears.
Part of his hours, his days and his

eyes.
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plan
It's there when the strain is great

and pace is hot
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Slow, steady and firmly

In every trial a man may meet. established
Written in victory and defeat Brave man never freed of it.

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It is not designed for show.

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Summary
Edgar Albert Guest elaborates that courage is temporary and not a mere flash of reflection.
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It is not like lightning that flashes and goes off. He explains that courage is long-lasting and always
remains. It leaves a deep and lasting impression. It always works in the background and keeps
reflecting itself. It stays with the person in every moment, situation and throughout life in one way
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or the other. It holds back the person, whether he calls for it or not. The courage always drops in
and reflects itself, when the person is facing a tough time. As it slips down, the situations go against
the run. The poet says one who wants to win has to explore misfortune, failures and mishaps.
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The poet emphasizes how one needs to take any sort of failures positively. One should hold
on to courage in the tough times. One has to face and suffer the dark during the negative days in
life and has to bear the unfortunate losses. The true time to test one's courage is when one is facing
a rough time. It is displayed in every victory and defeat. It is there in every challenge, a man may
meet. It is more than a daring act. It is the breath of life and faith of a story man.
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POEM OVERVIEW
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Poem Lines Explanation
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Courage isn’t a brilliant dash, Courage is a brilliant quality of a person.
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A daring deed in a moment’s flash; It is a daring act of a person.
It is not like lightning that flashes and
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It isn’t an instantaneous thing
3-4 goes off. It is not born of hopelessness
Born of despair with a sudden spring and with a sudden spring.
Courage is not a hope which shines
It isn’t a creature of flickered hope unsteadily or a final sudden pull of the
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slipping rope. It is always long-lasting
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Or the final tug at a slipping rope;
and remains always.
But it’s something deep in the soul of man But it is something that leaves a lasting
7-8 impression. It is always working to serve
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That is working always to serve some plan. some plan.
Courage isn’t the last resort Courage is not the last hope in the work
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Courage
In the work of life or the game of sport; of life or the game of sport.
It is not a thing that a person can call
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It isn’t a thing that a man can call
11 - 12 when he is in tough times. It holds back
At some future time when he’s apt to fall; the person whether he calls for it or not.
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If one doesn't have the courage now,

If he hasn’t it now, he will have it not he will not have it forever. The courage
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When the strain is great and the pace is hot. always drops in and reflects itself, when
the person is facing a tough time.
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One who wants to win a goal has

For who would strive for a distant goal to explore misfortunes, failures and
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Must always have courage within his soul. mishaps. He should have courage to
face all of them.
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Courage isn’t a dazzling light Courage is not a bright light that flashes
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That flashes and passes away from sight; and goes away from sight.
It’s a slow, unwavering, ingrained trait It is a slow, steady, firmly established

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quality that will not change forever. We

19 - 20 With the patience to work and the strength
should have the patience to work and
to wait. strength to wait for it.
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It’s part of a man when his skies are blue, It is a part of a man, when he is happy
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It’s part of him when he has work to do. and when he has work to do.
The brave man never is freed of it. The brave man is never free from this
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23 - 24 quality. He always has it, even though

He has it when there is no need of it. there is no need of it.
Courage was never designed for show; Courage is not a quality planned for the
25 - 26 show. It isn't a thing that can come and
It isn’t a thing that can come and go; go at once.
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It’s written in victory and defeat Courage is displayed in every victory

27 - 28 and defeat. It is there in every challenge
And every trial a man may meet. a man may meet.
It’s part of his hours, his days and his years, It is a part of a man's hours, days and
29 - 30 years. It is at the back of his smiles and
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Back of his smiles and behind his tears. behind his tears.
Courage is more than a daring deed: Courage is more than a brave deed.
31 - 32 It is the breath of life and faith of a
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It’s the breath of life and a strong man’s creed. strong man.
GLOSSARY
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daring - bold
dazzling - extremely bright
designed - planned
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despair - hopelessness
flashes - shines
flickered - shone unsteadily
ingrained - firmly established and hard to change
instantaneous - happening or done immediately
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resort - tourist centre
strain - force
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strive - make great effort

trait - quality
tug - a sudden pull
unwavering - steady
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READ AND UNDERSTAND

A. Answer the following questions.
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1. Can courage be developed suddenly? Why?

Ans No, courage cannot be developed suddenly, because it is something, deep-rooted
in the soul of a man.
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2. When should we have courage?

Ans All those who make great efforts towards a goal, should have courage.
3. Give an example for dazzling light.
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Ans 'Fire fly' is an example for dazzling light.

4. Can a courageous man be defeated? Why?
Ans No, a courageous man cannot be defeated. This is so because a brave man can
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never be freed of it.

5. What is the ‘breath of life’?
Ans Courage is the 'breath of life'.
6. What are the characteristics of a courageous man?
Ans Patience and strength are the characteristics of a courageous man.
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B. Read the following lines and answer the questions.
1. It isn’t an instantaneous thing
Born of despair with a sudden spring
(a) What does ‘it’ refer to?
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Ans 'It' refers to 'courage'.
(b) What does ‘born of despair mean’?
Ans 'Born of despair' means 'born of hopelessness'.
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2. It’s a slow, unwavering, ingrained trait
With the patience to work and the strength to wait.
(a) What is an ‘ingrained trait’?
Ans Courage is an 'ingrained trait'.
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(b) Why does a courageous man need patience?
Ans A courageous man needs patience because courage is a slow, steady and
firm quality.
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It’s part of his hours, his days and his years,
Back of his smiles and behind his tears.
Courage
(a) What does ‘tears’ mean?
Ans 'Tears' means 'sorrow'.
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LITERARY APPRECIATION
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Rhyme Scheme : A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhyming words at the end of each line
of a poem or song. It is usually referred to by using letters to indicate which lines rhyme;
lines designated with the same sound rhyme with each other.
C. Work in pairs and answer the following.

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1. Pick out the alliterated words.

Ans "Daring - deed; sudden - spring; something - soul; serve - some;
thing - that; can - call; he - have; who - would;
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no - need; can - come; may - meet; his - hours"

are the alliterated words.
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2. Pick out the rhyming words.

Ans "Dash - flash; thing - spring; hope - rope; man - plan;
resort - sport; call - fall; not - hot; goal - soul;
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light - sight; trait - wait; blue - do; show - go;

defeat - meet; years - tears and deed - creed" are the rhyming words.
3. Write the rhyme scheme of the poem.
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Ans The rhyming scheme of the poem is 'a a b b'.
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CREATIVE WRITING
Bio - Poem
A Bio - Poem is an essay about oneself in the form of poetry.
D. Work in small groups. Pick out the adjectives and nouns that suit you using a
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dictionary. Read the steps given. Arrange adjectives and nouns like the given
sample to construct your Bio-Poem. Present in the class.
Example Sarah
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Strict, smart, active and friendly,
Daughter of Lazaro, sister of Francis
Lover of sports, music and reading.
Who feels enthusiastic, merry and comfortable
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Who needs peace, health and prosperity
Who gives courage, money and guidance
Who fears cockroaches, spiders and lizards
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Who would like to see the Himalayas, Kashmir and Europe
Lives in Australia
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E. Collect all the poems. Compile an Anthology of BioPoems of Class VII.
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I. Poem Comprehension.
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1. Courage isn’t a brilliant dash,

A daring deed in a moment’s flash;
(a) Which is a daring deed?
Ans Courage is a daring deed.
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(b) What is a deed?

Ans A deed is an act.
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2. For who would strive for a distant goal

Must always have courage within his soul.
(a) Who must have courage?
Ans The one who wants to make great effort in life, should have courage.
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(b) What is a 'goal' here?

Ans A goal is a challenge or aim in life.
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3. It’s part of a man when his skies are blue,

It’s part of him when he has work to do.
What do you mean by the phrase 'his skies are blue'?
Ans It means enthusiastic or in a happy state.
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II. Poetic Devices.
1. Born of despair with a sudden spring
Ans sudden - spring are the alliterated words.
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2. It isn’t a creature of flickered hope
Or the final tug at a slipping rope;
But it’s something deep in the soul of man
That is working always to serve some plan.
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(a) What are the rhyming words?
Ans hope - rope; man - plan are the rhyming words.
(b) What is the rhyming scheme?
Ans The rhyming scheme is 'a a b b'.
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III. Short Questions and Answers.
1. What do you mean by the word 'flickered'?
Ans 'Flickered' means shone unsteadily.
2. What was courage never designed for?
Ans It was never designed for show.
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3. Where is courage written?
Ans Courage is written in victory and defeat.
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4. What is more than a daring deed?
Ans Courage is more than a daring deed.
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5. What do you mean by the word 'creed'?

Ans 'Creed' means faith in oneself.
IV. Paragraph Question with Answer.

1. How is courage a daring deed?
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Ans Courage is a daring act of a person. It is not like lightning that flashes and goes
off. It is not born of hopelessness and with a sudden spring. It shines steadily
and is always long-lasting. The courage always drops in and reflects itself, when
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the person is facing a tough time. One who wants to win a goal need to have
courage. Courage is displayed in every victory and defeat. It is more than a brave
deed, as it is the breath of life and the faith of a strong man.
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Warm Up
Look at the 'Face It' chart. Discuss in small

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groups and tell how to face those situations.

Ans When we don't win in the sports competitions or
in any other field, we have to face it boldly with
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courage. We should be bold enough to accept the

failures or defeats. We should always try to win
the next game or competition with confidence.
We must be courageous in facing all our endeavours. This attitude will help us to face any-
thing boldly.
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SUPPLEMENTARY
Unit 2 Man Overboard
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MIND MAP
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MAN OVERBOARD
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She was the happiest person on Vasantha travelled on board a
board that day. ship S.S. Rajula
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She proudly showed the gift to Message about a storm by the
every one. captain
The captain of the ship presented All the adults panicked and
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a model of the ship to Vasantha prayed
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Given artificial respiration and But Vasantha was excited about

saved. it.
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The man was given immediate

A strong wind started blowing.
medical care.
The ship rocked to and fro,

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They struggled hard and saved

Huge waves dashed against the
him.
ship
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The captain ordered the rescue A man tumbled over the railings
team to save the man. into the wild sea.
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Vasantha shouted to save

him.
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Summary
Vasantha was on board a ship called 'S.S. Rajula'. She was travelling to Singapore, after
her stay with her grandparents. She spent the day exploring the ship. It looked like a big house.
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sdThere were furnished rooms, and swimming pool, a room for indoor games and a library. The
next day morning, the captain announced that they had received a message about a storm in the
Indian Ocean. Most of the adults panicked. But Vasantha was excited about it. She remembered
her class teacher telling them in class about a big storm. The teacher was on her way to Singapore.
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Due to the storm, the ship rocked to and fro. Everything in the cabins rolled up and down. This
incident, which was told by her class teacher, made her imagination run wild. She thought it would
be fun, if the storm broke when they had lunch. It would be a merry-go-round to all of them sitting
on the chairs.
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In the evening, a strong wind started blowing. The ship rocked to and fro. Huge waves were
dashing against it. She noticed a man vomiting over the rails and looked rather blue about the
mouth. A huge wave lashed the ship and the man tumbled over the railings into the wild sea.
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Vasantha shouted to save him. The captain heard this and sent the rescue team officers to save
the man. Two life-boats moved towards the man. The captain was watching the rescue operation
through a pair of binoculars. Vasantha could not see what was happening, as the boat was too far
for her. But the captain was giving a running commentary to Vasantha.
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The ship had dropped the anchor but was rising up and down. The two sailors caught hold of a
rope. One of them tied the rope around his waist. With the man between them, the sailors swam
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back to the life-boats. The boat headed back to the ship. The ship's doctor was ready at the railings
with two nurses and a stretcher. The man was given immediate attention to improve his condition.
A nurse told Vasantha that he was saved and would regain consciousness after a few minutes. The
capt ain called Vasantha to his cabin and gifted her with a beautiful model of a ship. On it was
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inscribed “B.I.S.N. & Co. S.S. RAJULA.” She felt happy. She hugged and kissed the captain. She
proudly showed the present to everyone. She was the happiest person on board that day.
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READ AND UNDERSTAND

A. Complete the following statements.
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1. Everyone in the ship started to pray because -________.

[ Ans they received a message about the formation of storm]
2. Vasantha’s imagination ran wild because -________.
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[ Ans she remembered her class teacher telling about a big storm]
3. Vasantha made a lot of noise because -________.
[ Ans a man tumbled over the railings into the wild sea]
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4. Vasantha could not see the rescue operation because -_____.

[ Ans the boat was too far for her to see what was happening]
5. The captain presented a gift to Vasantha because -________.
[ Ans of her immediate action in saving a man]
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B. Identify the speaker / character.
1. Don't worry, Madam, it's only a warning. [ Ans A gentleman]
2. A man fell into the sea. Please save him. [ Ans Vasantha]
3. Stop ship. Drop anchor. Quick! [ Ans Captain of the ship]
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4. He'll have to be given artificial respiration and kept warm. [ Ans The doctor]
5. Wake up, child. [ Ans A sailor]
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C. Book Talk!
Read the story once again and fill in the boxes.
 Beginning : Vasantha was on board a ship called S.S. Rajula.
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She was travelling to Singapore after her stay with
her grandparents.
 Middle :
Due to a strong wind, the ship rocked to and fro.
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Huge waves were dashing against it. A man on
board tumbled over the railings into the wild sea.
Vasantha shouted for help. The rescue officers
saved him and he was sent for immediate medical
care.
 End :
The man was saved. The captain of the ship was
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pleased and presented her a model of a ship.

Vasantha was the happiest person on board that
day.
 When :
She boarded a ship called S.S. Rajula which was
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Setting going to Singapore.
 Where :
At Madras Harbour.
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 Vasantha : Vasantha, a young girl.

 Captain : Captain Lindsay, Captain of the ship 'S.S. Rajula'.
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 Others :
1. A person standing next to Vasantha.
2. An old lady.
3. A gentleman.
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Characters 4. Another lady who was sitting beside Vasantha.

5. A man who fell into the sea.
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6. Two sailors who saved him.

7. The ship's doctor.
8. Two nurses.
9. Rescue team.
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 Describe the problem in the story :
When a huge wave lashed the ship, a man tumbled over the railings
Problem
into the wild sea.
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 Describe the solution :
Vasantha alerted everyone to save the man. The Rescue team
Solution
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struggled and the two sailors dragged the man to the ship.
Immediate medical care was given to him.
 Write the part you enjoyed the most :

Favorite
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Vasantha's immediate action in alerting the members of the ship to
Part save the man.
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CONNECTING TO SELF
D. Read the incidents. Work in small groups to role play the situations in which they
showed their presence of mind. Each group should perform the skit for the rest of
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the class. Share similar situations in the class.
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Ans Activity to be done by the students.
PROJECT
E. Look at the picture. Browse the internet with the help of your teacher to get
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information about the little brave hearts of India.

Search for similar brave hearts in your locality.
Scan the QR. Download the nomination form for National Bravery Award. Read
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the instructions and fill the nomination for NBA.

Brave Hearts of India
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STEP TO SUCCESS
F. In each question below, there is a sentence in which some parts have been jumbled
up. Rearrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct
sentence. Choose the proper sequence.
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1. When he
P : did not know
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Q : he was nervous and
R : heard the hue and cry at midnight
S : what to do
(a) RQPS (b) QSPR (c) SQPR (d) PQRS [ Ans sd]
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2. They felt safer
P : to watch the mountain
Q : of more than five miles
R : as they settled down
S : from a distance
(a) RPSQ (b) RSQP
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(c) PQSR (d) PRSQ [ Ans (d) PRSQ]
3. If you need help

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P : promptly and politely

Q : ask for attendants
R : to help our customers
S : who have instructions
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(a) SQPR (b) QPSR (c) QSRP (d) SQRP [ Ans (c) QSRP]
4. He knew that
P : and then to save himself
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Q : was to save all the lives

R : entrusted to his care
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S : the duty of a captain

(a) PQRS (b) SQRP (c) SPRQ (d) QSRP [ Ans (b) SQRP]
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5. With her body

P : dragging her unwilling feet
Q : weak and infirm
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R : doubled with age

S : she persisted in her mission
(a) PQRS (b) QPRS (c) RQPS (d) SRPQ [ Ans (a) PQRS]
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I. Choose the Correct Answers (MCQ).

1. I was ________ to be on board the ship.
(a) bored (b) sad (c) thrilled (d) shocked [ Ans (c) thrilled]
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2. Uncle, I am going back to my parents in ________.
(a) London (b) Malaysia (c) Australia (d) Singapore [ Ans (d) Singapore]
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3. I request all of you to keep ________.
(a) calm (b) silent (c) quiet (d) shouting [ Ans (a) calm]
4. There was ________ everywhere.
(a) sorrow (b) happiness (c) energy (d) panic [ Ans (d) panic]
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5. 'A ________ sea will be the end of me!'
(a) rough (b) calm (c) wild (d) roaring [ Ans (a) rough]
6. This made my imagination run ________.
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(a) mad (b) wild (c) strange (d) deep [ Ans (b) wild]
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7. Even the heavy pianos in the ________ went crashing against the walls.
(a) hall (b) room (c) lounge (d) dining room [ Ans (c) lounge]
8. ________ waves were dashing against the ship.
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(a) High (b) Huge (c) Big (d) mild [ Ans (b) Huge]
9. People started crowding the ________.
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(a) deck (b) board (c) kitchen (d) lounge [ Ans (a) deck]
10. I borrowed the captain's ________.
(a) glasses (b) binoculars (c) book (d) gloves [ Ans (b) binoculars]
II. Identify the Character / Speaker.
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1. "What's your name?" [ Ans A person on board]

2. "I request all of you to keep calm." [ Ans The captain of the ship]
3. "I'll call you afterwards." [ Ans The captain of the ship]
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4. "There was a big storm near Gibraltar." [ Ans Vasantha's class teacher]
5. "Good Morning, Uncle, isn't it lovely?" [ Ans Vasantha]
6. "Can I be of any help?" [ Ans Vasantha]
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7. "What's the matter? Why are you making, so much noise?"[ Ans The captain of the ship]
8. "You're hurting me, Sir." [ Ans Vasantha]
9. "Aye, aye, captain." [ Ans The Ship's doctor]
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10. "Wake up, child. You're Vasantha, aren't you?" [ Ans A sailor]
III. Write True or False against each statement.
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1. Vasantha's class teacher was a Tamilian. [ Ans False]

2. A man was vomiting over the rails of the ship. [ Ans True]
3. The name of the captain was S.S. Rajula. [ Ans False]
4. Vasantha was very much afraid of the storm. [ Ans False]
5. An old lady said that her only son was waiting for her in Singapore. [ Ans True]
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1. Who stood on the deck of S.S. Rajula?
Ans Vasantha stood on the deck of S.S. Rajula.
2. Whom did Vasantha wave to?
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Ans Vasantha waved to her grandparents.
3. How did Vasantha spend the day in the ship?

Ans Vasantha spent the day exploring the ship.
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4. Was Vasantha thrilled about the upcoming storm?
Ans Yes, she was thrilled when she got the news about the storm.
5. Who was Vasantha's class teacher?

Ans Vasantha's class teacher was an English woman.
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6. Did the storm break in the evening?
Ans No, the storm did not break in the evening.
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7. How many life-boats moved towards the man who fell into the sea?
Ans Two life-boats moved towards the man who fell into the sea.
8. How was the captain of the ship watching the rescue operations?
Ans The captain was watching the rescue operations through a pair of binoculars.
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9. Who was waiting at the railings for the rescued man?
Ans The ship's doctor, with two nurses, was waiting for the rescued man.
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10. What was inscribed on the model of the ship given as a present to Vasantha?
Ans “B.I.S.N. & Co. S.S. RAJULA” was inscribed on the model of the ship.

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1. What was there inside the ship?

Ans There were furnished rooms, a swimming pool, a room for indoor games and a
library.
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2. What did the captain of the ship inform the passengers the next day?
Ans The captain informed the passengers that they had received a message that a
storm was likely to form in the Indian Ocean.
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3. Why did the old lady prayed aloud?

Ans An old lady prayed aloud to have mercy on all of them. Her son was waiting for
her in Singapore.
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4. What did her class teacher tell her students one day?
Ans Her class teacher told them that she was crossing the English channel on her
way to Singapore. Then there was a big storm near Gibraltar. Their ship rocked
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to and fro. Everything in the cabins rolled up and down. Even the heavy pianos
went crashing against the walls.
5. What was the man doing at the railings?
Ans The man was almost vomiting over the rails. He looked rather blue about the
mouth.
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VI. Paragraph Question with Answer.
1. What was the present given to Vasantha by the captain? How did Vasantha feel about
this?
Ans The captain gave a big brown box to Vasantha, appreciating her sense of
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immediate action. She opened the box. On a velvet backing, was a most beautiful
model of a ship. On it, was inscribed the letters “B.I.S.N. & Co. S.S. RAJULA.”
Vasantha felt very happy. She threw her hands round the captain, hugged and
kissed him. He patted her cheek and went away. Vasantha proudly showed her
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present to everyone she met. She was the happiest person on board that day.
VII. Rearrange the Jumbled Sentences.
A. 1. The ship slowly moved out of Madras harbour.
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2. It was a new experience for me.
3. I was thrilled to be on board a ship.
4. I waved to my grandparents till I could see them no more.
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5. I stood on the deck of S. S. Rajula.
Man Overboard
Ans 5, 1, 4, 3, 2
5. I stood on the deck of S. S. Rajula.
1. The ship slowly moved out of Madras harbour.
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4. I waved to my grandparents till I could see them no more.
3. I was thrilled to be on board a ship.
2. It was a new experience for me.
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B. 1. Huge waves were dashing against it.

2. The storm didn't break.
3. Even though the deck was slippery, I was running around.
4. But in the evening, a strong wind started blowing.
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5. The ship rocked to and fro, rocking and rolling to the music of the wind.
Ans 2, 4, 5, 1, 3
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1. Huge waves were dashing against it.
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C. 1. The crew in the rescue boats threw a strong rope to the two sailors in the sea and shouted
'catch'.
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2. I borrowed the captain's binoculars.

3. Then, with powerful strokes, they swam towards uncle.
4. Both of them were good swimmers and soon had caught hold of the rope.
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5. Now I could see the rescue operation clearly.
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Ans 2, 5, 1, 4, 3
2. I borrowed the captain's binoculars.
5. Now I could see the rescue operation clearly.
1. The crew in the rescue boats threw a strong rope to the two sailors in the sea and
shouted 'catch'.
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4. Both of them were good swimmers and soon had caught hold of the rope.
3. Then, with powerful strokes, they swam towards uncle.
VIII. Read the passage and answer the questions.
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A. The next morning the passengers were seated in the dining hall, having breakfast. The
loudspeaker spluttered noisily and then the captain’s voice came loud and clear. “Friends we
have just received a message that a storm is brewing in the Indian Ocean.
1. Where were the passengers seated?
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Ans There were seated in the dining room.
2. What splattered noisily?
Ans The loudspeaker splattered noisily.
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3. Where was the storm brewing?
Ans The storm was brewing in the Indian Ocean.
B. When he turned away, I quietly sneaked into the hospital room to see what they were doing
to the patient. Two nurses were hurrying to and fro with trays full of medicines and syringes.
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Another was rushing off with Uncle’s wet clothes.
1. Who sneaked into the hospital?
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Ans Vasantha sneaked into the hospital?
2. How many nurses were helping the doctor?

Ans Three nurses were helping the doctor.
3. What did two nurses carry with them?

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Ans They were carrying trays full of medicines and syringes.
C. I followed the officer eagerly. He left me outside the captain’s door, saying, “Go right inside.”
I knocked and entered. The captain was standing in the middle of the room. When he saw
me, he came forward and literally swept me off my feet. He was still smiling when he put me
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down.
1. What did Vasantha do?
Ans She followed the officer eagerly.
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2. Where was the captain standing?

Ans The captain was standing in the middle of the room.
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3. What did the captain do, when he saw her?

Ans When he saw her, he came forward and literally swept her off her feet.
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UNIT TEST
Time : 1 hour Marks : 25
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I. Choose the correct Synonym. 2×1=2
1. injustice
(a) fairness (b) unfairness (c) equality (d) delight
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2. fatal
(a) harmless (b) beneficial (c) death (d) devoted
II. Choose the correct antonym. 2×1=2
1. foremost
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(a) prominent (b) outstanding (c) hindmost (d) topmost
2. rescued
(a) imprisoned (b) saved (c) liberated (d) freed
1. Neerja leapt into action when she ________.ok

III. Fill in the blanks with the passive form of the verbs given in the brackets.
2×1=2
2. Neerja passed on the warning in a code to the pilots because she ________.
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IV. Punctuation. 2×1=2
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1. the teacher said to the students where do you want to go

V. Answer any two questions. 2×2=4
1. Why did Neerja alert the pilots?
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2. Why was Neerja sent to London?

3. What are the selection criteria for the Neerja Bhanot Pan Am Award?
VI. Read these lines and answer the questions given below. 4×1=4
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1. It isn’t an instantaneous thing

Born of despair with a sudden spring
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(a) What does ‘it’ refer to?

(b) What does ‘born of despair mean’?
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2. It’s part of his hours, his days and his years,

Back of his smiles and behind his tears.
(a) What does ‘tears’ mean?
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(b) Pick out the rhyming words.

VII. Identify the speaker / character. 2×1=2
1. He'll have to be given artificial respiration and kept warm.
2. A man fell into the sea. Please save him.
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VIII. I n each question below, there is a sentence in which some parts have been
jumbled up. Rearrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce
the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. 2×1=2
1. They felt safer
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P : to watch the mountain Q : of more than five miles
R : as they settled down S : from a distance
(a) RPSQ (b) RSQP (c) PQSR (d) PRSQ
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2. If you need help
P : promptly and politely Q : ask for attendants
R : to help our customers S : who have instructions
(a) SQPR (b) QPSR (c) QSRP (d) SQRP
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IX. Rearrange the Jumbled Sentences. 5×1=5
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ANSWERS
I. 1. (b) unfairness 2. (c) death
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II. 1. (c)
hindmost 2. (a) imprisoned
III. 1. noticed there was chaos on board 2. wanted to alert them
IV. 1. The teacher said to the students, "Where do you want to go?"
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2. "I am tired," Mohana said to her aunt.

V. 1. Neerja alerted the pilots to escape through the alternate exits.
2. Neerja was sent to London to train to be a Purser.
3. The trust presents two awards every year - one to honour a flight crew member. The
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other to an Indian Woman who overcomes social injustice.

VI. 1. (a) 'It' refers to 'courage'.
(b) 'Born of despair' means 'born of hopelessness'.
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2. (a) 'Tears' means 'sorrow'.

(b) years - tears are the rhyming words.
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VII. 1. The doctor 2. Vasantha

VIII. 1. (d) PRSQ 2. (c) QSRP
IX. 2. The storm didn't break.
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PLAY
Unit 3 Jane Eyre
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MIND MAP
JANE EYRE
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Leads a new life there. Parents died when young.
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Leaves to Thornfield and teaches
Lives with her aunt Mrs. Reed.
Adela.
Received letter from

Mrs. Fairfax.
Wants liberty and becomes

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desperate.
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She ill-treats her.

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Stays there to teach. Sends her to Lowood School
Jane spends eight years in the

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Gets graduated there. school.
GLOSSARY
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charity - giving something to people in need

composed - quiet and calm
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fury - anger
predisposed - put at risk of
trickle - flow
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SUMMARY
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Jane Eyre was a ten years old girl. Her parents were dead. So she lived with her aunt
Mrs. Reed and her three cousins - Eliza, John and Georgiana. Mrs. Reed's house was in a town
called Gateshead, in England. Jane's uncle Mr. Reed liked her. But he was no more. He died.
Mrs. Reed did not like Jane because she was not her daughter. Her three cousins always ill-treated
her and Mrs. Reed locked her up in the red room. After this incident, Mrs. Reed wrote a letter to
Mr. Brocklehurst who is running a school at Lowood. Jane is sent to Lowood. There Jane was put in
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form four with other girls. It was a charity school which was run for the orphans. Semi-starvation
and neglected colds had given way to infection. Forty-five students out of eighty girls lay ill at
one time. Helen, Jane's friend, also fell ill and died. Jane spent eight years in the school, six years
as a student and two years as a teacher. She got a job as a teacher at Thornfield. There she started
teaching Adela and led a new life in Thornfield.
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Discuss in pairs and answer.
1. Why does Jane want to go to school or learn anything in the first place?
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Ans Jane wants to learn life's lessons that shape her character as an adult.
2. Why does education become such an important issue for her as a child?
Ans Education becomes such an important issue for Jane because education takes place
for every single one of her emotional and physical needs - food, shelter, family and
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friendship.
3. What does Jane’s education at Lowood prepare her to do?
Ans Jane's education at Lowood prepares her to understand the world in terms of a
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teacher-student relationship.
VOCABULARY
SEMANTIC MAP
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A. Read the list of words. Write down all the words related to those words. Create a
“map” using a graphic organizer and discuss it in groups. One is done for you.
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library building garden student

teacher advertisement animal art
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library
book news
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story novel news paper magazine

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fact moral comic tragic Tamil English weekly monthly

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1. Building
architecture construction
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design structure house factory
plan pattern network setup ceiling rooms machines manufacture
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Sura’s ➠ VII Std 5 in 1 ➠ Term III - English - Play

2. Garden
Gardener Plants
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Watering Caretaker Ferns Roots
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Hose Spray Curator Guardian Boston Staghorn Carrot Beetroot
3. Teacher
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Classroom Students
Blackboard Books Learner Creative
Chalk Duster Textbooks Reference

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Knowledge New
ideas
Imaginative Productive
hree Samples are given and others to be done by the Students.

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VOCABULARY FRAME
B. Look at the list of words. Read the instructions and make Vocabulary Frames.
notice hide quarrelling quickly

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tired wide pretty threw
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Top Right Corner : The word’s definition.
Top Left Corner : The word’s opposite.
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Lower Left Corner : A sentence that uses the definition of the word.
Lower Right Corner : Graphic visualization.
In the Centre : The word.
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Ans 1.
ignorance Attention
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Notice
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The teacher noticed that the boy

had a tattoo on his hand.
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2.
Expose Keep out of sight
Hide
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Don't hide your faults.
3.
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Agreeing Angry argument
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Quarrelling
They are quarrelling over the

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issue of water
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hree Samples are given and others to be done by the Students.

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SYLLABLE
C. Fill in the table with monosyllabic, disyllabic and trisyllabic words from the play
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‘Jane Eyre’.
Ans Monosyllabic Words Disyllabic Words Trisyllabic Words
ten ser-vant de-pen-dant
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lives cous-in quar-rell-ing

aunt par-ents gen-tle-man
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book fright-ful col-laps-es

floor no-tice hor-ri-ble
through morn-ing in-ci-dent
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beg my-self mon-i-tors

drops pic-ture char-i-ty
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blood fu-ry in-fec-tion

lock shock-ing prob-a-bly
red ap-pear ne-glect-ed
room mat-ter to-mor-row
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LISTENING
D. Listen to the conversation between a father and daughter and say whether
following statements are true or false.
1. Dad hasn’t been to this fishing spot since last year. [ Ans False]
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2. Dad used to go fishing with his father. [ Ans False]
3. Dad has talked a lot about this fishing spot in the past. [ Ans True]
4. The daughter also loves to fish. [ Ans True]
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5. Dad says his daughter MUST fish. [ Ans False]
6. The daughter is going to cook the fish. [ Ans True]
7. Dad’s fishing place hasn’t changed since he was a boy. [ Ans False]
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SPEAKING
E. Imagine that below are some of the paintings of Jane Eyre. Discuss with your
partner and describe the paintings.
Ans
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flowers looks beautiful. The colours
used to paint it is fantastic. When we
look at it, we feel joy in her hearts.
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This painting of greenery everywhere

with colourful flowers looks beautiful.
The scenery with some trees and a lonely
house between the trees looks amazing.
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Jane Eyre
This painting of snow-covered
mountains with a hut on top of a raised
area is fantastic. It has some pine trees
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and a path leading to the hut.
This painting shows clearly a huge

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boat with some fishermen getting ready to

go to the sea. The blue boat with colourful
sails looks like a real photograph.
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ROLE PLAY
F. Put students into groups of three and let them act as Jane.
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Ans Student 1 : I am Jane. As my parents died, I had to live with my uncle and aunt Mr. and
Mrs. Reed in a town called Gateshead. My three cousins Eliza, John and
Georgiana ill-treated me. After my uncle's death, my aunt did not look after
me as her daughter. She always locked me up in a red room. Besides, the
maid had to listen to my aunt and did, as was told by her. My aunt wrote a
letter to Mr. Brocklehurst and sent me to Lowood.
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Student 2 : At Lowood, I met Miss. Muller and Miss. Temple. They put me in
the fourth form. There, I got a new companion Helen Burns, who
told me that their school was a charity school for the orphans.
But after some time, Helen got ill and passed away leaving me alone in
Lowood. I spent eight years in school - six years as a student and two years
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as a teacher. I wanted liberty. So I advertised in Herald for situations. A
week later, I received a letter from Mrs. Fairfax, Thornfield, for a job.
Student 3 : There, at Thornfield, I was asked to teach Miss. Adela. She was
Mr. Rochester's ward. I liked Thornfield very much. I told Adela that I
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would teach her about nature, animals and flowers. We can study all we can
that isn't in books. I believe that art is the window of the soul. So I started
teaching Adela and led a new life in Thornfield.
After this, decide who is the unhappiest of the three ‘Janes’.
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Ans The unhappiest of the three 'Janes' : 'Jane' who lived with Mrs. Reed, at Gateshead.
READING

on the grade of each quality.
Justify your views in one or two sentences.
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G. Read the story and fill in the grid by ticking each character’s qualities.
Discuss in pairs to rate the characteristic and give marks from 1 to 10 depending
Ans Characteristics Jane Eyre Mrs. Reed Bessie Helen Burns Miss. Temple
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arrogant 
bitter 
caring   
courageous  
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cruel 
emotional  
friendly   
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kind   
sensitive 
rich
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
poor  
patient  
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self-disciplined  
unjust 
Marks
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Kind : 10 Marks Self-disciplined : 9 Marks Friendly : 8 Marks

Patient : 7 Marks Courageous : 6 Marks Caring : 5 Marks
Emotional : 4 Marks Sensitive : 3 Marks Poor : 2 Marks
Rich : 1 Mark
A person should always be kind, self-disciplined and friendly to others.
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WRITING
H. Arrange the jumbled sentences and write a paragraph. Use appropriate
conjunctions.
1. Jane Eyre is an orphan.
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2. She lives with her aunt Mrs. Reed.
3. Mrs. Reed does not like Jane because Jane is not her daughter.
4. Jane’s uncle Mr. Reed likes Jane, but he dies.
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5. He makes Mrs. Reed promise to take care of Jane, but instead she sends Jane away.
6. Jane is ten years old, she is sent to Lowood school.
7. Jane graduates and stays there to teach.
8. She leaves for Thornfield, where she is a governess.
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9. She is very happy there.
Ans 1, 2, 4, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Jane Eyre is an orphan. So she lives with her aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Reed.
Jane’s uncle Mr. Reed likes Jane, but he dies. Mrs. Reed does not like Jane because Jane
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is not her daughter. Before his death, Uncle Reed makes his wife promise to take care
of Jane, but instead she sends her away. As Jane is only ten years old, she is sent to
Lowood school. As, Jane gets graduated herself, she stays there to teach. From there,
she leaves for Thornfield, where she becomes a governess. She is very happy there.
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Read scene I. Discuss with your partner what Mrs Reed might write about Jane in
her letter to the owner of a school. Now complete her letter to Mr. Brocklehurst.
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Ans Gateshead Hall, Gateshead

Northumberland
Mr Brocklehurst
Lowood Institution
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Lowood
Jane Eyre
Durham
Dear Sir,
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I understand that you have a school for the orphans. My niece, Miss. Jane Eyre,
who is ten years old, is an orphan. She lost her parents. I am finding it difficult
to bring her up here. So I request you to admit her in your charity institution.
If you permit to take her, I will send her to Lowood.
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Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Reed.
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GRAMMAR
DETERMINERS
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J. Read the passage. Choose between a little, a lot of, a few, few, fewer, many and
much to fill in the gap.
DON’T CALL US, WE’LL CALL YOU!
Ans Two years ago, I moved to a new neighbourhood. There seemed to be very few people
in this area without telephones, so I expected to get a new phone quickly. I applied for
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one as soon as I moved into my new house. ‘We aren’t supplying a lot of new phones
in your area’, an engineer told me. ‘A few people want new phones at the moment and
the company is employing fewer engineers than last year so as to save money. A new
phone won’t cost you much money, but it will take a little time. We can’t do anything
for you before December. ‘You need a lot of patience if you’re waiting for a new
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phone and you need many friends whose phones you can use as well. Fortunately,
I had both. December came and went, but there was no sign of a phone. I went to
the company’s local office to protest. ‘They told me I’d have a phone by December,’ I
protested. ‘Which year?’ the assistant asked.
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PERFECT TENSES
K. Read the Time Line of Harish. Write sentences using the present perfect tense.
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Ans 1. Harish has been born in Madurai in 1971.
2. Harish and his family have moved to Chennai in 1976.
3. In 1993, Harish has finished college and started working for Indian Oil.
4. In 1996, Harish has been promoted as a manager at Indian Oil.

5. Harish has met Amina in 1997.
7. They have had a child in 2001. ok

6. Harish and Amina have got married in 2000.
L. Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb.
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Where had I gone? What had I done?
What had I seen?
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Ans I had never seen (see) such beautiful sights before I visited Paris in 2012. I had saved
(save) money for five years before I booked my trip to Paris. I was very excited! Before
my trip to Paris, I had never been (be) out of India.
When I went to Paris, I spent many days touring the city. The city was big. Sometimes
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I got lost and asked for directions. I asked for directions in French. That was easy
because I had studied (study) French for two years before I visited Paris.
By the time I left Paris, I had toured (tour) many beautiful places. The Eiffel Tower,
the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Luxembourg Gardens were just a few of the places
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I saw. Before I visited Paris, I had only seen (see) those places on television.
PREPOSITIONS
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M. Look at the picture and write eight sentences using prepositions.

Where is the rabbit?
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1. The rabbit is in front of the bag.
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(1) (2) (4)

(3) 2. The rabbit is behind the bag.
3. The rabbit is under the bag.
4. The rabbit inside the bag.
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(5)
(6) (7) 5. The rabbit is on the bag.
(8)
6. The rabbit is between two bags.
7. The rabbit is near the bag.
8. The rabbits are running around a bag.
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COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVE SURVEY
N. Answer the questions below. Write your answers in the second column of the table.
a. How old are you? b. How tall are you?
c. What bicycle do you have? d. How many languages do you speak?
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e. At what time do you usually wake up? f. How far is your home from school?
Ans You Reena Jane Latha Raghav Vinay
Age 12yrs 13yrs 11yrs 12yrs 13yrs 13yrs
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Height 148 cms 150 cms 142 cms 148 cms 150 cms 150 cms
Hercules Hercules Hero
BSA Drake BSA Agent BSA
Bicycle Street cat street cat Quicker
16 X 16 Drake 16
20 20 16 T
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Number of
3 2 3 2 3 2
Languages
Wake Up Time 6.00 a.m. 5.30 a.m. 5.00 a.m 6.00 a.m. 6.30 a.m. 6.00 a.m.
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Distance to 40 10 25 15
20 minutes 1 hour
School minutes minutes minutes minutes
O. Work in groups of six. Write the other students’ names at the top of the table.
Interview each student using the above questions and complete the table with
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their answers.
When you have all the answers, use the results to write three comparative and
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three superlative sentences about the students in your group.

Examples : I am the oldest in my group.
My bicycle is more colourful than Jane’s bicycle.
Ans 1. I am younger than Reena.
2. Vinay is older than me.
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3. Reena gets up earlier than Latha.
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4. My bicycle is the most attractive one.
5. Latha's home is the nearest one to the school.
6. Jane is the youngest in her class.
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PASSIVE VOICE
P. Read the following article about the amazing similarities between the assassination
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of John F. Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln; then underline the passive forms.
Ans 1. Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846. Voters elected John F.
Kennedy to Congress in 1946.
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2. Lincoln was elected president in 1860. Voters elected Kennedy president in 1960.
3. Both men were particularly concerned with civil rights.
4. Both wives lost their children while living in the White House.
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5. Lincoln was shot on a Friday. Someone shot Kennedy on a Friday.

6. Lincoln was shot in the head. The gunman shot Kennedy in the head.
7. Lincoln’s secretary was called Kennedy. Kennedy’s secretary was called Lincoln.
8. Lincoln was assassinated by a Southerner. A Southerner assassinated Kennedy.
9. Lincoln was succeeded by a Southerner named Johnson. A Southerner named
Johnson succeeded Kennedy.
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10. Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.
11. Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.
12. John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839. Lee Harvey
Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939.
13. Both assassins were known by their three names and both names are composed
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of fifteen letters.
14. Lincoln was shot at a theatre named “Ford”. The gunman shot Kennedy in a car
called a “Lincoln” that the company Ford made.
15. Booth ran from the theatre and was caught in a warehouse. Oswald ran from a
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warehouse and the police caught him in a theatre.
16. Booth was assassinated before his trial. Someone assassinated Oswald before his
trial.
Q. Reported Questions.
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1. Jane told Bessie that she would hide herself in the library with Uncle Reed’s book.
Ans "I'll hide myself in the library with uncle Reed's book".
2. John ordered Jane to come there when he called her.
3.
4.
Ans "Come here when I call you."
Ans "What are you reading now?" ok

Eliza asked Jane what she was doing then.
Mrs. Reed told Bessie to take her away to the red room and lock her in there.
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Ans "Take her away to the red room and lock her in there!"
5. Miss. Temple asked Jane whether she could read and write.
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Ans "Can you read and write?"

6. Miss. Miller asked Miss. Temple where she should put Jane.
Ans "Where shall I put her Miss. Temple?"
7. Jane asked Helen why they called it an institution.
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Ans "And why do they call it institution?"

8. Helen asked Jane why she had come there.
Ans "Why have you come here, Jane?"
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9. Jane asked Mrs. Fairfax whether she would have the pleasure of seeing Miss. Fairfax
that night.
Ans "Shall I have the pleasure of seeing Miss. Fairfax tonight?"
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10. Miss. Adela told Jane that she could sing and dance also.
Ans "I can sing and dance also. Shall I?"
CONNECTING TO SELF
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R. Case Study.
• In Charlotte Bronte’s day, many orphans were sent to institutions like Lowood.
• Conduct research to find out what options exist today for children without parents.
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• Refer books and Internet resources as well as children’s services department in India.
• Then, prepare two or three case studies, or profiles, using made-up names, that present
typical situations.
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PROJECT
S. Look at the story board. Read the captions given under each frame. Fill the bubbles
and complete the story board.
• Create your own story board for the scene ‘At Thornfield’.
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• Make a power point presentation using the story board.
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Jane Eyre
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I. Choose the correct Synonyms from the options below.

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1. mischiefs
(a) solemnity (b) virtues (c) tricks (d) boons [ Ans (c) tricks]
2. uproar
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(a) calm (b) harmony (c) quietness (d) a loud noise

[ Ans (d) a loud noise]
3. dependent
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(a) independent (b) unconditional (c) helpless (d) strong [ Ans (c) helpless]
4. screams
(a) shriek (b) whisper (c) relax (d) laugh [ Ans (a) shriek]
5. behaviour
(a) idleness (b) misbehaviour (c) misconduct (d) conduct [ Ans (d) conduct]
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6. collapses
(a) falls (b) succeeds (c) increases (d) rises [ Ans (a) falls]
7. hesitate
(a) willing (b) certain (c) pause (d) resolute [ Ans (c) pause]
8. quieten
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(a) slow (b) dull (c) hasten (d) lethargic [ Ans (c) hasten]
9. charity
(a) financial aid (b) selfishness (c) meanness (d) miserly[ Ans (a) financial aid]
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10. composed
(a) disturbed (b) excited (c) overwrought (d) cool [ Ans (d) cool]
II. Choose the correct Antonyms from the options below.
1. eagerly
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(a) happily (b) anxiously
(c) uninterestingly (d) strongly [ Ans (c) uninterestingly]
2. receive
[ Ans (d) give]
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(a) collect (b) accept (c) awarded (d) give
3. desperate
(a) cheerful (b) hopeless (d) despairing (d) lacking [ Ans (a) cheerful]
4. tedious
(a) boring (b) dull (d) monotonous (d) exciting [ Ans (d) exciting]
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5. pleasure
(a) delight (b) comfort (c) displeasure (d) bliss [ Ans (c) displeasure]
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6. entertain
(a) bore (b) enjoyment (c) consideration(d) amusement [ Ans (a) bore]
7. horrible
(a) shocking (b) horror (c) agreeable (d) dreadful [ Ans (c) agreeable]
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8. frightful
(a) delightful (b) awful (c) horrible (d) terrible [ Ans (a) delightful]
9. immediately
(a) instantly (b) presently (c) later (d) directly [ Ans (c) later]
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10. neglected
(a) cared (b) failed (c) ignored (d) disregarded [ Ans (a) cared]
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1. Mrs. Reed is in a ________ mood at breakfast this morning.

(a) happy (b) frightful (c) sad (d) jovial [ Ans (b) frightful]
2. Jane rises and cautiously goes to ________.
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(a) Eliza (b) Bessie (c) Georgiana (d) John [ Ans (d) John]
3. John throws the ________ at her.
(a) stone (b) book (c) duster (d) stick [ Ans (b) book]
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4. Take her away in the ________ room and lock her in there.
(a) dark (b) lonely (c) red (d) last [ Ans (c) red]
5. What shocking ________ for a young girl.
(a) behaviour (b) nature (c) attitude (d) quality [ Ans (a) behaviour]
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6. I will not be taken in by your ________.
(a) game (b) show (c) tricks (d) plans [ Ans (c) tricks]
7. She is let off at the gates of ________.
(a) Lowood (b) Gateshead (c) Thornfield (d) Northumberland
[ Ans (a) Lowood]
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8. It's partly a charity ________.
(a) school (b) home (c) organization (d) orphanage [ Ans (a) school]
9. Jane spends ________ years in the school.
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(a) nine (b) six (c) seven (d) eight [ Ans (d) eight]
10. You are an early ________.
(a) bird (b) riser (c) applicant (d) person [ Ans (b) riser]
s.
1. How old was Jane when she came to her aunt's house?
Ans She was ten years old.
2. Who were her cousins?
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Ans Her cousins were Eliza, John and Georgiana.
3. What was the name of the servant maid of Mrs. Reed?
Ans The servant maid of Mrs. Reed was Bessie.
4. What did Bessie tell Jane?
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Ans Bessie told Jane not to quarrel with Miss. Georgina and Eliza. If she does, the
whole house would be in uproar.
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5. What book was Jane reading?

Ans Jane was reading "Bewick's History of British Birds.
6. What did John do to her?
Ans John threw the book at her. He grasped her hair and shoulder and hit her with
something.
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7. What does Mrs. Reed tell Bessie to do with Jane?
Jane Eyre
Ans Mrs. Reed ordered Bessie to take Jane to the red room and lock her up.
8. To whom does Mrs. Reed write a letter about Jane?
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Ans Mrs. Reed writes a letter to Mr. Brocklehurst about Jane.

9. Where was Jane sent by Mrs. Reed?
Ans Jane was sent to Lowood institution by Mrs. Reed.
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10. How were the girls in the school dressed?

Ans The girls were uniformly dressed.

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1. Why was Jane ill at Mrs. Reed's house?

Ans When Jane was locked in the red room, she started crying and screamed loudly
to let her out. She also heard some noise and saw someone. So she felt ill.
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2. Where did Miss Miller and Jane enter, the next day? Who were there?
Ans Miss Miller and Jane entered a wide long room. There were many girls of age ten
to twenty.
3. What type of a school was the Lowood Institution?
Ans Lowood Institution was partly a charity school. It is an institution for educating
orphans.
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4. What happened at Lowood School, when the spring started?
Ans When spring started, semi-starvation and neglected colds had put most of the
students at the risk of getting infection. Forty-five out of the eighty girls lay ill at
one time.
5. How many years did Jane spend in Lowood School?
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Ans Jane spent eight years in the Lowood School. She was there as a student for six
years and worked as a teacher for two years.
VI. Paragraph Question with Answer.
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1. Narrate the incident at Thornfield.
Ans Jane received a letter from Mrs. Fairfax at Thornfield to teach Adela. Jane went to
Thornfield and met Mrs. Fairfax. She gave her a warm welcome. Next morning,
Miss. Adela came running to Jane followed by her attendant Miss. Varens. Jane
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told her that she would teach her to learn about nature, animals and the flowers.
They would study all they can that isn't in the books. They would also learn to
paint and draw. She started teaching Adela and led a new life at Thornfield.
Every child has a right to an education, a life

free from poverty and protection from abuse.
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Warm Up
Look at the picture

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Discuss in pairs and answer.

1. What are the basic human rights?
Ans (a) Right to Equality
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(b) Right to Freedom

(c) Right against Exploitation
(d) Right to Freedom of Religion, Culture and Education.
(e) Right to Constitutional Remedies.
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2. What is education?
Ans Education is the process of getting knowledge, skills, values, beliefs and habits.
3. Why do we need education?
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Ans Education gives us a knowledge of the world around us and changes it into something
better. It helps us build opinions and have points of view on things in life.
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Think and Answer.

1. How would life be on this planet if some of the human rights are excluded?
Ans Life on this planet would become more difficult for the commoners, if some of the
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human rights are excluded.

2. Are there any rights you would still like to add to the human rights list?
Ans I would like to add 'the right to own your things, Freedom of thought and expression,
right to social security and right to play', to the human rights list.
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Sura’s ➠ VII Std ➠ Term II - English - Unit Test

SURA'S MODEL QUESTION PAPER
7 TH
STD TERM - III
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT - 2019-20
Time : 2 Hrs. Marks : 60
ENGLISH
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SECTION - A (VOCABULARY) IV. Fill in the blanks with the past tense.
4×1=4
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I. Choose the correct Synonyms. 1. The boy _______ (chase) a cat.
4×1=4 2. The cat ________ (climb)up the tree.
1. territory 3. He ______ (leave) his attempt to catch
(a) barrier (b) border the cat.
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(c) limit (d) region
4. He ______ (run) home.
2. rapidly
(a) slowly (b) suddenly V. Complete the sentences in reported
speech. 4×1=4
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(c) quickly (d) easily
3. achievement 1. “It is too late.” I said that it ________
(a) failure (b) disappointment too late.
(c) approval (d) success 2. “I cannot come.” Mala said that she ___.
4. fatal
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3. “I will pay tomorrow.” He said that he
(a) harmless (b) beneficial would pay ________.
(c) death (d) devoted
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4. “I have not done it today.” I explained

II. Choose the correct Antonyms. that I had not done it ________.
4×1=4
VI. Match the phrasal verbs with their
1. waking meaning. 4×1=4
(a) sleeping (b) arousing
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(c) raising (d) getting up
to go somewhere
2. disadvantage 1. set out for a short break or
(a) effectiveness (b) unfavourable holiday
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(c) drawback (d) advantage 2. pick up to begin a journey

3. rescued to leave a bus, a
(a) imprisoned (b) saved 3. see off
train or a plane
(c) liberated (d) freed
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to get someone from

4. straggling 4. get off
a place
(a) few (b) rare
(c) abundant (d) irregular VII. Punctuate the following sentence. 3
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SECTION - B (GRAMMAR)
SECTION - C (PROSE)
III. Some words are given below.
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Categorize them as monosyllabic, VIII. Answer any 3 of the following.

disyllabic and trisyllabic words 3×2=6
4×1=4 1. What was the reaction of the
inhabitants?
1. notice 2. dependent 2. How much did Mr. Fogg offer to hire
3. book 4. tomorrow the elephant at first?
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3. Who were the terrorists targetting? SECTION - E
What did they do?
4. What was named after Neerja in (SUPPLEMENTARY READER)
Mumbai and by whom? XII. Choose the correct answers.5 × 1 = 5
5. How many years did Jane spend in
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Lowood School? 1. We were _______ when we realized
this.
IX. Answer any 1 of the following (a) surprised (b) shocked
questions in a paragraph. 1 × 4 = 4 (c) baffled (d) terrified
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1. What did Passepartout see, when he 2. They served me good _______ and
was crossing India in a railway train? drink.
2. Narrate the incident at Thornfield. (a) disk (b) lunch
(c) food (d) supper
SECTION - D (POEM)
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3. My father was a rich _______.
X. Read the lines and answer the (a) trader (b) farmer
questions. 5×1=5 (c) merchant (d) landlord
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4. ________ waves were dashing against
1. And quiet sleep and a sweet dream
the ship.
when the long trick’s over (a) High ( b ) Hu g e
What does the poet want to do after (c) Big (d) mild
his voyage is over?
5. There was ________ everywhere.
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2. Write the poetic device which is used (a) sorrow (b) happiness
in the line below. (c) energy (d) panic
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And a grey mist on the sea’s face

.................... XIII. Identify the Character / Speaker.
5×1=5
3. I must go down to the seas again, to the
lonely sea and the sky, 1. Don't worry, Madam, it's only a
warning.
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2. A man fell into the sea. Please save

4. It isn’t a creature of flickered hope him.
Or the final tug at a slipping rope; 3. Stop ship. Drop anchor. Quick!
But it’s something deep in the
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soul of man 4. He'll have to be given artificial

That is working always to serve respiration and kept warm.
some plan. 5. Wake up, child.
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(a) What are the rhyming words? XIV.

Write whether the following
(b) What is the rhyming scheme? statements are 'True' or 'False'.
4×1=4
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XI. Answer any 1 of the following

questions in a paragraph. 1 × 4 = 4 1. Sindbad was a man from Baghdad.
1. What message does the poet convey 2. The king was a merciless man.
3. An old lady said that her only son was
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through the poem 'Sea Fever'?

waiting for her in Singapore.
2. How is courage a daring deed?
4. Vasantha's class teacher was a
Tamilian.
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SECTION - C (PROSE)
ANSWERS VIII. 1. Snakes and tigers fled at the noise of
the train. The elephants stood gazing
I. 1. (d) region
with sad eyes at the train, as it passed.
2. (c) quickly
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2. He offered ten pounds per hour to
3. (d) success hire the elephant.
4. (c) death 3. The terrorists were more intent in
targetting the Americans. So they told
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II. 1. (a) sleeping
Neerja to collect all the passports of
2. (d) advantage the passengers.
3. (a) imprisoned 4. A square in Mumbai's Ghatkopar
4. (c) abundant (East) Suburb was named after Neerja
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by Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
III. Monosyllabic Disyllabic Trisyllabic 5. Jane spent eight years in the Lowood
Words Words Words School. She was there as a student for
book no-tice de-pen-dent six years and worked as a teacher for
IV. 1. chased
2. climbed
to-mor-row
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IX. 1.
two years.
Passepartout on waking looked
out. He could not believe that he
was actually crossing India. The
locomotive, guided by an English
3. left
engineer and fed with coal, threw
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out its smoke upon cotton, coffee,

V. 1. was nutmeg, clove and pepper plantations.
2. couldn't come The steam curled in spirals around
groups of palm-trees. In the midst of
3. the next day
these trees were attractive bungalows,
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4. that day viharas and marvellous temples,

VI. decorated by the rich work of Indian
architecture. There were vast areas
Phrasal verbs Meaning extending to the horizon with jungles
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1. set out to begin a journey and forests. There he saw snakes,

to get someone from tigers and elephants.
2. pick up
a place 2. Jane received a letter from Mrs.
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to go somewhere Fairfax at Thornfield to teach Adela.

3. see off for a short break or Jane went to Thornfield and met
holiday Mrs. Fairfax. She gave her a warm
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to leave a bus, a welcome. Next morning, Miss. Adela

4. get off
train or a plane came running to Jane followed by her
VII. attendant Miss. Varens. Jane told her
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that she would teach her to learn about

1. "I am tired," Mohana said to her aunt.
nature, animals and the flowers. They
would study all they can that isn't in
the books. They would also learn to
paint and draw. She started teaching
Adela and led a new life at Thornfield.
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SECTION - D (POEM) courage always drops in and reflects
X. itself, when the person is facing a
tough time. One who wants to win a
1. The poet wants to sleep soundly with goal need to have courage. Courage is
pleasant dreams. displayed in every victory and defeat.
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2. Imagery and personification. It is more than a brave deed, as it is the
3. sea - sky are the alliterated words. breath of life and the faith of a strong
4. (a) h
ope - rope; man - plan are the man.
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rhyming words.
(b) The rhyming scheme is 'a a b b'.
SECTION - E
XI.
(SUPPLEMENTARY READER)
1. John Masefield's poem 'Sea Fever' is a XII. 1. (d) terrified
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work of art that brings beauty to the 2. (c) food
English language through its use of 3. (c) merchant
rhythm, imagery and many complex
4. (b) Huge
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figures of speech. The imagery in 'Sea
Fever' suggests an adventurous ocean 5. (d) panic
that appeals to all five senses. Along
XIII. 1. A gentleman
with an adventurous ocean, 'Sea Fever'
also sets a mood of freedom through 2. Vasantha
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the imagery of travelling gypsies. 3. Captain of the ship
'Sea Fever' not only depicts a strong
longing for the sea through its theme, 4. The doctor
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but also through the use of complex 5. A sailor

figures of speech. XIV. 1. True
2. Courage is a daring act of a person. It
is not like lightning that flashes and 2. False
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goes off. It is not born of hopelessness 3. True

and with a sudden spring. It shines 4. False
steadily and is always long-lasting. The
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jÄHh¡f«
PROSE
Journey by Train
1
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Unit uÆš _y« gaz«
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ãÇî - I
#]š° bt®‹ (Jules Verne) v‹gtÇ‹ áwªj rhfr ehtyhd “v©gJ eh£fËš cyf¤ij
R‰¿ tUjš” (Around the world in 80 days) v‹gâ‹ rhunk ïªj fijahF«. Phileas Fogg v‹D«
s.
M§»nya®, j‹ e©g®fSl‹ Ó®âU¤j r§f« (Reform Club)-ïš ïUªjnghJ, xU gªja¤â‰F (Wager)
x¥ò¡bfhŸ»wh®. 80 eh£fËš cyif¢ R‰¿ tunt©L« v‹gJ jh‹ gªja«. gªja¤âš bt‰¿ bg‰whš
20,000 gî©L (ï‹iwa kâ¥ãš Rkh® 1.6 ÄšÈa‹ gî©LfŸ) bjhif »il¡F«. ï›thW Phileas
ok
Fogg, jkJ ãbuŠ¢ cjÉahsuhd Passepartout v‹gtUl‹ cyif¢ R‰¿tu¢ brŒí« Ka‰ána, ïªj
ehtÈ‹ fijahF«.
ïªâahÉš ïuÆš f£lik¥òfŸ cUth¡f¥g£L, ntiyfŸ eilbg‰W¡ bfh©oUªj rka¤âš
jh‹ Fogg j‹ gaz¤ij áy gFâfËš nk‰bfhŸ»wh®.
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ïªj¡ fij vGj¥g£L üwh©LfS¡F nkyhdgoahš, ïâš ÉtÇ¡f¥gL« gy ïl§fË‹ bga®
c¢rÇ¥òfŸ ntWgL»‹wd.
F¿¥ã£l neu¤âš uÆš òw¥g£lJ. mâš gaz« brŒjt®fËilna, gy mâfhÇfŸ, muR
ab
cauâfhÇfŸ, ÉahghÇfŸ M»nahU« ïUªjd®. Passepartout-« Fogg gaz« brŒí« bg£oÆnyna

gaÂ¤jh®. g«ghŒ¡F Fogg ‘k§nfhÈah’ f¥gÈš tUifÆš, mtUl‹ gaÂ¤j Sir Francis Cromarty
v‹gtU« mt®fS¡F vâ® ïU¡ifÆš mk®ªâUªjh®.
uÆš g«ghia É£L òw¥g£l xU kÂ neu¤â‰F ã‹ò, ghy§fisí«, Salcette Ôití« flªJ
ur
xU âwªjbtË ãunjr¤â‰FŸ EiHªâUªjJ.

ïuÉš, mªj uÆš kiyfis¡ flªJ Nassik efu¤â‹ tÊna br‹wJ. mL¤j ehŸ, Khandesh
v‹D« tskhd Étrha óÄiaí«, mj‹ áy »uhk§fisí« flªJ bršifÆš, nfhÉšfË‹
nfhòu§fŸ bj‹g£ld. ïªj¥ ãunjr« nfhjhtÇ eâÆ‹ bgU«ghyhd »is eâfshY«, XilfshY«
.s
brGikah¡f¥g£oUªjJ. Passepartout-¡F, jh‹ ïªâahit uÆš _y« fl¡»nwh« v‹gijna e«g

ïayÉšiy. M§»nya bgh¿ahsuhš bfh£l¥gL« fÇia òifah¡», mij tÊÆYŸs gU¤â, fhã,
#hâ¡fhŒ, »uh«ò k‰W« ÄsF njh£l§fË‹ tÊna btËÆ£lgoí«, ÚuhÉia RHš, RHyhf t£lkhf
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gidku§fË}nl É£lthW« uÆš br‹W bfh©oUªjJ. gidku¡T£l§fË‹ eLnt mHfhd

g§fsh¡fŸ, ahU« tá¡fhkš ifÉ£l¥g£l Éfhu§fŸ k‰W« ïªâa f£ll¡ fiyÆdhš my§fÇ¡f¥g£l
mH»a nfhÉšfŸ M»ait fhz¥g£ld. mj‹ ã‹d®, gh«òfS«, òÈfS« tá¡F« fhLfis¡
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bfh©l, bjhLthd« tiu Ú©l Érhykhd gFâfis¡ flªjd®. m¥nghJ uÆÈ‹ r¤j¤ij nf£L
mit X£l« ão¤jd. ãwF, uÆš td¤ij fl¡ifÆš, nrhfkhd Ãiy¤j gh®itíl‹ mij¥ gh®¡F«
ahidfis¡ f©ld®.
g‹Åu©liu kÂ¡F uÆš g®Ah«ó® (Burhampoor)-I milªjJ. m§F gaÂa® Éiuthf
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á‰W©oia Ko¤jd®. Assurghur v‹w kiy¡nfh£il efiu neh¡» uÆš òw¥g£lJ. m¥nghJ Nu¤
(Surat) mUnf fh«ng (Cambray) tisFlhÉš fy¡F« jgâ v‹D« áW eâia flªJ uÆš br‹wJ.
g©nlšf©£ (Bundelcund) kiy¤bjhlÇÈUªJ, fh©nlZ (Khandeish) gFâia¥ ãÇ¡F«
r¤óuh (Sutpour) kiy¤bjhlÇ‹ gŸs¤jh¡FfËš uÆš gaÂ¤jJ. m¥nghJ neu« Éofhiy _‹W
kÂ MF«.
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ãÇî - II
Tamil Translation
gy g§fsh¡fS«, bjhÊyhs® ciwÉlK« ml§»a Rothal (nuhjš) v‹»w ïl¤ij É£L 15

ikš öu« flªJ, 8 kÂ msÉš uÆš Ã‹wJ. “gaÂa® ï§nf ïw§fî«” v‹W uÆšbg£ofËilna
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tªj el¤JdÇ‹ Fuš nf£lJ.
ïj‰F VjhtJ És¡f« TWthbud Sir Francis I neh¡»ago Phileas Fogg vâ®gh®¤jh®. Mdhš
uÆyhdJ V‹ <¢r ku§fŸ k‰W« fUnty ku§fŸ Ãiwªj fh£o‹ eLnt Ã‹wbjd b#duš Francis
Cromarty ahY« És¡f« ju ïayÉšiy.
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ntfkhŒ M®t¤Jl‹ br‹w Passepartout, mnj ntf¤âš âU«g tªjh®. “Iah, ïj‰Fnkš
uÆš j©lths§fns ïšiy!” v‹wh®. “Ú v‹d TW»whŒ?” v‹wh® Sir Francis, “ïÅnkš uÆyhdJ
K‹nd brštj‰F tÊÆšiy vd TW»nw‹,” v‹wh® Passepartout.
cldoahf, uÆš bg£oÆÈUªJ b#duš Francis ÑnH ïw§»dh®. bjhl®ªJ Fogg-« mikâahf
ïw§»dh®. ïUtU« el¤JdÇl« br‹W ‘eh« v§nf ïU¡»nwh«?’ v‹W nf£ld®. “nfhšig (Kholby)
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vD« F¡»uhk¤âYŸnsh«. ïj‰F nkš bršy ïayhJ, VbdÅš uÆš ghij mik¡F« gÂ ï‹D«
KoaÉšiy. ï‹D« ï§»UªJ myfhgh¤â‰F 50 ».Û. öu¤â‰F uÆš ghij nghl nt©L«. m§»UªJ
jh‹ kWgoí« uÆš ghij bjhl§F»wJ”, vd el¤Jd® T¿dh®.
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“Mdhš uÆš ghij KGtJkhf ngh¡Ftu¤â‰F âw¡f¥g£LÉ£ljhf brŒâ¤jhŸfËš tªjnj”
vd Francis brh‹dh®. “eh‹ v‹d brhštJ? brŒâ¤jhŸfËš brŒâfŸ jtwhf tªJÉ£ld” vd
el¤Jd® T¿dh®.
“ïUªjhY« g«ghÆÈUªJ fšf¤jh tiu gaz¢Ó£LfŸ É‰»Ö®fns?” vd nfhg¤Jl‹ b#duš
Francis nf£lh®.
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“mâš rªnjfÄšiy”, vd¡ T¿a el¤Jd®, “nfhšig(Kholby)ÆÈUªJ myfhgh¤ tiu
jh§fns, j§fŸ gaz¤â‰fhd V‰ghLfis¢ brŒJ bfhŸs nt©Lbkd gaÂfS¡F e‹whf¤
bjÇí«” v‹W gâyË¤jh®.
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Sir Francis nfhg¤â‹ c¢r¤âš ïUªjh®. Fogg I neh¡f¤ JÂÉšyhj Passepartout-¡F

el¤Jdiu mo¡fyh« nghy¤ njh‹¿aJ.
“Sir Francis” vd miH¤j Fogg, “Ú§fŸ ÉU«ãdhš, eh« ntW VjhtJ tifÆš jh‹ gaÂ¡f
Kay nt©L«” v‹wh®.
“ïªj¤ jhkj«, c§fS¡F ghjfkhf ïU¡»wJ, Mr. Fogg” v‹wh® Francis. “ïJ eh‹ vâ®gh®¤jJ
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jh‹”, v‹wh® Fogg. “v¥go? ïªj uÆš ghijia¥g‰¿ c§fS¡F bjÇíkh?” vd Francis nf£lh®. “v‹
gaz§fËš ïJ nghy áy jilfnsh, ntW vJnth m›t¥nghJ tU« v‹gij eh‹ m¿nt‹, vdnt
ïâš ïH¥ngJÄšiy”, v‹wh® Fogg.
“V‰fdnt, v‹Ål« ïu©L eh£fŸ mtfhr« ïUªjd. mt‰iw eh‹ âahf« brŒa nt©L«.
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25« njâ, f¥gš fšf¤jhÉÈUªJ Ah§fh§ (Hong Kong) òw¥gL»wJ. ï‹W 22« njâ. vdnt eh«
neu¤â‰F fšf¤jh br‹W Élyh«” v‹wh® Fogg.
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Fogg k‰W« Francis ïUtU«, »uhk¤â‹ _iy KL¡bfšyh« njoí«, nk‰bfh©L gaÂ¡f
vJî« »il¡fhkš âU«ãd®.
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“eh‹ elªnj bršy¥ ngh»nw‹” v‹wh® Fogg. ïj‰»ilna j‹ v#khdÇl« tªJ nr®ªj
Passepartout rªnjhõk‰w Kf¤Jl‹ á¿J ja¡f¤â‰F ã‹ “Iah, gaÂ¡f eh‹ xU tÊia
f©Lão¤JÉ£nl‹” v‹wh®. “v‹d?” v‹W nf£lt®fËl«, “ï§»UªJ 100 mo öu¤âš tá¡F«
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xUtÇl« xU ahid cŸsJ. ‘»nahÅ’ v‹w bgaUila mªj ahid Ã¢ra« btFöu« Éiuthf el¡f¡
ToaJ” v‹W brh‹dh® mt®. gaz¤ij¤ bjhlu ntW tÊ ïšyhjjhš mjid Fogg thlif¡F
mk®¤â¡ bfhŸs KobtL¤jh®.
ïij¥g‰¿ mªj ahidÆ‹ cÇikahsÇl« Fogg nf£lJ«, mt® j‹ ahidia thlif¡F
Él cldoahf kW¥ò bjÇÉ¤jh®. Élh¥ãoahf Fogg mtiu t‰òW¤â, xU kÂ neu¤â‰F 10 gî©L
thlifahf jUtjhfî«, ahidia thlif¡F mË¡F« goí« nf£f, mt® ïz§fhjjhš ïUgJ gî©£
vd ngu« ngr mJî« kW¡f¥gl, eh‰gJ gî©£ vd¡ Tw mJî« ahid¡fhuuhš kW¡f¥g£lJ.
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Kothf, mªj ahidiana Éiy¡F th§f Fogg Ô®khÅ¤J, KjÈš MÆu« gî©LfŸ ju K‹
Tamil Translation
tªjh®. MÆD« ahid¡fhu® mij V‰f kW¤JÉ£lh®.
Mr. Fogg Éiyia 1200, 1500, 1800 gî©LfŸ vd mâfÇ¤J¡ bfh©nl tªjh®. ïWâÆš
ïu©lhÆu« gî©LfS¡F mªj kÅj® r«kâ¤jh®. “flîns! xU ahid¡F ï›tsî Éiyah!” vd
Passepartout M¢r®a¥g£lh®.
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tÊfh£oahf tUtj‰F, X® ò¤ârhÈahd, X® ïisP‹ K‹ tªjh‹. mij V‰W¡ bfh©l
Mr. Fogg, mtD¡F xU jhuhskhd btFkâ mË¥gjhfî« cWâaË¤jh®. mJ mt‹ c‰rhf¤ij
mâfÇ¤jJ. ahidí« jah®gL¤j¥g£lJ.
áwªj ahid¥ghfdhd mt‹ ahidÆ‹ KJ»š nrz¤JÂ ngh‹w x‹iw ngh®¤â mj‹ ïU
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òwK« r‰W brsfÇa¡ Fiw¢ryhd m«ghÇfis ïiz¤jh‹. Mr. Fogg ahidÆ‹ cÇikahsÇl«,
j‹ gz¥igÆÈUªJ áy gz neh£L¡fis vL¤J bfhL¤jh®. Passepartout ïij¡ f©L Éaªjh®.
ïU m«ghÇfËY« Francis k‰W« Fogg M»nah® V¿¡bfhŸs, Passepartout ïUtU¡F«
eLÉš cŸs nrz¤JÂÆš mk®ªJ bfh©lh®. ahidÆ‹ fG¤â‹ÛJ ghf‹ mk®ªJ bfh©lJ«
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x‹gJ kÂasÉš mt®fŸ »uhk¤ij É£L òw¥g£ld®, mªj ahidí« ml®ªj gd§fh£o‹ eLnt
FW¡F tÊfË}nl K‹nd¿¢ br‹wJ.
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flš fhŒ¢rš
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eh‹ kWgo flšfS¡F bršy nt©L«, jÅikahd flÈl¤J« thÅl¤J«

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eh‹ nf£gbjšyh« X® caukhd f¥gY«, mij tÊel¤j xU e£r¤âuK«jh‹.

r¡fu¤â‹ ïa¡f¤âš, fh‰¿‹ ghlÈš btŸis f¥gÈ‹ FY¡fÈš
flÈ‹ Kf¤âš ïUªj rh«gš Ãw _LgÅ k‰W« rh«gš Ãw itfiw¥bghGâš,
XL« miyfË‹ miH¥ò¡fhf, eh‹ kWgoí« flY¡F¢ bršy nt©L«.
VbdÅš mJ xU kW¡f ïayhj Ku£L¤jdkhd k‰W« bjËthd miH¥ghF«.
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eh‹ nf£gbjšyh« gw¡F« bt©nkf§fSl‹ fh‰W åR« âd¤ij jh‹.

(miyfË‹) beh¥ò, EiufSl‹ fl‰ gwitfË‹ T¢riy nf£f nt©L«.
kWgoí« eh‹ flY¡F¢ br‹W, R‰¿¤âÇí« ehnlho thœ¡if thH nt©L«;
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(fl‰) gwitÆ‹ tÊÆš, âÄ§fy¤â‹ tÊÆš, m§F fh‰whdJ TÇa f¤ânghš åR«bghGâš,
k‰W« eh‹ nf£gbjšyh«, Ú©l f‰gid¡ fijfis, ò‹difíl‹ TW« rf khYÄ,
k‰W« gaz¤â‰F ã‹, mikâahd cw¡fK«, ïÅa fdî«jh‹!
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Unit
áªJgh¤ - v‹ Kjš gaz«
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k¤âa »H¡F ehLfËš, gh¡jh¤ij rh®ªj fij¡fs¤âš xU f‰gid khYÄna áªJgh¤ Mth®.
mt® ».ã. 8-9 tJ ü‰wh©LfËš murh©l K‰fhy Abbasid Caliphate (fÈgh) fhy¤ij nr®ªjtuhf
ÉtÇ¡f¥gL»wh®. M¥ãÇ¡fh k‰W« bj‰fháahÉš mt® el¤âa VG fl‰gaz§fËš mt® rªâ¤j
(kha) kªâu gFâfŸ, vâ® bfh©l mRu®fŸ (ga§fukhzt®fŸ) k‰W« ïa‰if¡F m¥gh‰g£l ÃfœîfŸ
ml§»anj ïªj f‰gid fijfshF«.
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ïªj fij rhu¤âš, brštªjuhd áªJgh¤, ViHahd áªJgh¤âl« j‹ Kjš gaz¤ij TWtjhf
Tamil Translation
mik»wJ.
“v‹ jªij xU bgU« ÉahghÇ Mth®. mt® ïw¡F« bghGJ eh‹ á¿atdhŒ ïUªnj‹. mt® bgU«
bršt¤ij É£L¢ br‹¿Uªjh®. mDgtÄ‹ik fhuzkhfî«, bghW¥ãšyh ïs taâ‹ fhuzkhfî«
mid¤J bršt¤ijí« K£lhŸjdkhf brytÊ¤J É£nl‹.
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m¤jid brštK« fiuªj ã‹ jh‹ Ra cz®nt vd¡F tªjJ. v§fŸ FG xU eh£oÈUªJ
k‰bwhU eh£o‰F br‹W bghU£fis É‰W tªjd®.
ehD« bg®Îa tisFlhî¡F áy bghU£fSl‹, flÈš gaÂ¡f KobtL¤nj‹. xU ehŸ eh§fŸ
f¥gÈš ïU¡ifÆš, xU á¿a gRikahd Ôit¡ f©nlh«.
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áW Föfy¤â‰fhf mªj¤ ÔÉ‹ gR« â£oš eh§fŸ ïw§»ndh«. eh§fŸ gánahL ïUªjjhš,
á¿J czit rik¡f Ô®khÅ¤njh«. eh§fŸ mL¥ò g‰w it¡f Mu«ã¡ifÆš, X® mâ®î V‰g£lJ.
mªj¤ Ônt FY§»aJ. mJ Ônt mšy! mJ xU bgÇa ÄUf¤â‹ ã‹òwkhF« (KJF). mj‹ KJ»š
Ô g£ljhš, mJ ghâ¡f¥g£lâ‹ Éisî jh‹ mªj mâ®î. ïij cz®ªjJ« eh§fŸ gaªJ É£nlh«.
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midtU« cÆiu fh¥gh‰¿¡ bfhŸs flÈš Fâ¤J É£nlh«. K¡fhš thá¥ ng® f¥gÈš V¿É£lhY«,
áy® VWtj‰F K‹ f¥gÈ‹ nf¥l‹ ntfkhf f¥giy ïa¡» É£ljhš, áy khYÄfŸ ÉLg£L cÆU¡fhf
flÈš j¤jË¤J¡ bfh©L ïUªjd®. mt®fËš ehD« xUt‹ Mnt‹. mâ®Zltrkhf eh‹ mU»š
Äjªj xU ku¡f£ilia, mJ ifÆš »£oajhš ão¤J¡ bfh©nl‹.
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tÈik thŒªj flš miyfshš gªjhl¥g£l eh‹ ku¡f£ilia ão¤J¡ bfh©L btFneu« ÄjªJ
bfh©oUªnj‹. filáÆš, xU ÔÉš eh‹ ö¡» v¿a¥g£nl‹. eh‹ Äfî« fis¥òlD«, gáílD«
ïUªnj‹. mªj¤ ÔÉš c©gj‰F áy _Èiffis¤ jÉu vJî« »£lÉšiy. btFneu« flš ÚÇš
j¤jË¤jjhš, v‹ if, fhšfŸ ïW», mira kW¤jd. eh‹ bkJthŒ jtœªjâš áy _ÈiffŸ »£od.
mt‰iw c©l eh‹, jhf« Ô®¡f mªj ÔÉÈUªj Ú%‰¿ÈUªJ Úiu¥ gU»nd‹.
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ïªj Éá¤âukhd¤ ÔÉš el¡ifÆš xU kÅjiu eh‹ rªâ¤nj‹. eh‹ v§»UªJ tU»nw‹ vd
mt® nf£f, eh‹ v‹ JuâUZl¤ij mtÇl« T¿nd‹.
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v‹ nrhf¡ fijia nf£L mt® vd nkš gÇjhg¥g£lh®. v‹id mt® xU Fif¡F miH¤J¢ br‹wh®.
m§nf Ãiwa kÅj®fŸ ïUªjd®. mt®fŸ midtU« mªj¤ ÔÉ‹ murÇ‹ moikfŸ Mt®. v‹id
m‹ghf el¤âa mt®fŸ, vd¡F ešy czití«, Úiuí« mË¤jd®. ã‹d® v‹id mt®fŸ mªj¤
ÔÉ‹ muruhd ÄÏ®#h‹ (Mihrjan) v‹gt® K‹ bfh©L ÃW¤âd®. eh‹ v‹Dila Jau§fisí«,
J‹g§fisí« murÇl« T¿nd‹. mªj mur®, fÅî«, ca®ªj FzK« bfh©lt® Mth®. v‹Ål«
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gÇjhg« bfh©l mt®, clnd vd¡F mâfhÇ gjÉia mË¤JÉ£lh®.

ÉiuÉnyna, mªj¤ ÔÉ‹ k¡fS¡F eh‹ e©gdh» É£nl‹. mU»Y« gy ÔîfŸ ïUªjd.
mití« ÄÏ®#hÅ‹ f£L¥gh£oš ïUªjd. m§F j§»ÆU¡ifÆš, gy m‰òjkhd fh£áfis eh‹
f©nl‹. mit ahbjÅš Ôîfis¢ NœªJŸs flšÚÇš, bgÇa, ga§fukhd Û‹fŸ ïUªjd. mit xU
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Äf¥bgÇa f¥giy Él üWkl§F bgÇajhŒ ïUªjd. xU ehŸ, eh‹ vUJ ngh‹w jiyia¡ bfh©l
Ûidí« f©nl‹. nkY«, f‰gid Tl brŒa ïayhj gy Éªijfis¡ f©nl‹.
cy»‹ gy ghf§fËÈUªJ«, f¥gšfŸ ïªj á¿a ÔÉ‹ JiwKf¤â‰F tªJ bfh©oUªjd.
m§F tU« gy khYÄfËlbkšyh«, eh‹ v‹ gh¡jh¤ efu¤ij¥ g‰¿ nf£L¡ bfh©oU¥ng‹. Mdhš,
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ahU¡F« mij¥ g‰¿ bjÇaÉšiy. Mdhš vd¡F v‹ ïšy« (gh¡jh¤) âU«g ÉU¥g« V‰g£lJ.
xU ehŸ eh‹ JiwKf¤âš Ã‹W bfh©oU¡ifÆš, xU f¥gš JiwKf« neh¡» tªjJ. mJ eh‹
K‹d® gaz« brŒj nghJ ÚÇš ÉGªJ j¤jË¡ifÆš v‹id É£L¢ br‹w f¥gyhF«! mªj¡ f¥gÈ‹
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nf¥l‹ v‹id cÆUl‹ f©lJ« bgU« M¢rÇa« milªjh®. mtU«, f¥gÈ‹ k‰w cW¥ãd®fS«,
v‹id f£o¤ jGÉ k»œ¢áia btË¥gL¤âd®. eh‹ f¥gÈš it¤âUªj bghU£fis, f¥gÈ‹ nf¥l‹
v‹Ål« x¥gil¤jh®.
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v‹ bghU£fËš, kâ¥ò Ä¡ft‰iw eh‹ ÔÉ‹ murU¡F gÇrhf mË¤nj‹. mtU« gâY¡F gy
Éiyía®ªj gÇRfis vd¡fË¤jh®. áy eh£fŸ mªj¡ f¥gš, JiwKf¤ânyna j§»aJ. mªneu¤âš
eh‹ áw¥ghf thÂg« brŒJ, Ãiwa gz« r«ghâ¤nj‹.
f¥gš òw¥gL« neu« tªjJ« eh‹ muriu rªâ¤J mt® vd¡F mË¤j m‹ã‰F«, rYif¡F« e‹¿
T¿nd‹. eh‹ òw¥gLifÆš, mur® kWgoí« vd¡F gy Éiy ca®ªj gÇRfŸ mË¤J ãÇahÉil
jªjh®. ïWâÆš, xU brštªjdhf eh‹ v‹ gh¡jh¤ efU¡F âU«ãnd‹.”
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ï›thwhf áªJgh¤ j‹ Kjš gaz¡ fijia T¿ Ko¤jh®. Rik ö¡F« ViH bjhÊyhËahd
Tamil Translation
áªJgh¤, ïªj khYÄahd áªJgh¤â‹ fijia¡ nf£L ÉaªJ nghdh‹. ãwF, khYÄahd áªJgh¤,
mªj ViH¤ bjhÊyhËahd áªJgh¤âl«, kWehŸ tªJ j‹ òJ gaz¤ij¥ g‰¿ jh‹ brhšy¥nghtij¡
nf£f nt©Lbkd¡ T¿dh®. mj‰F K‹d®, khYÄahd áªjgh¤ mtD¡F, xU gz¥ig Ãiwa j§f¡
fhRfis gÇrhf mË¤jh®. mªj vâ®ghuhj bršt«, Rik ö¡F« bjhÊyhËahd áªJgh¤â‰F k»œ¢áia
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jªjJ. mt‹, j‹ cgrÇ¥ghsU¡F (khYÄ áªJgh¤J¡F) e‹¿ brY¤âÉ£L ïšy« âU«ãdh‹.
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Ra âahf« k‰W« åu¤âid g‰¿a xU fij
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Pan Am Flight 73 :
gaÂfSl‹ Pan Am Flight 73 K«igÆÈUªJ m¥nghJ
jh‹ tªâUªjJ. mJ fuh¢áÆ‹ Í‹dh r®tnjr Ékhd
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Ãiya¤âÈUªJ òw¥g£L, mj‹ nrUÄlkhd mbkÇ¡f
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mJ br¥l«g® 5, 1986-ï‹ fhiy¥ bghGJ. 360
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xU Kiw ïsk§ifahd
Úu#h, j‹ jhahÇl« Éthâ¤J¡
bfh©oUªjnghJ ïJ ngh‹w xU
eh£il br‹wila nt©L«. JuâUZltrkhf mªj Ékhd« fl¤jš r«gt« elªjhš “eh‹ ïw¥ngnd
gykhd Míj§fis¡ bfh©l eh‹F ga§futhâfshš, jÉu, Xo Él kh£nl‹” vd T¿ajhf
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fuh¢á Ékhd Ãiya¤âš ÃW¤â it¡f¥g£oU¡F« bghGJ mtUila rnfhju® mÜZ gndh£
fl¤j¥g£lJ. Ãidî T®ªjh®. xU ehŸ Úu#hî«,
mtuJ jhahU« Éthâ¡F« nghJ
mªj Ékhd¤âš gy ehLfis¢ nr®ªj gaÂa® mtUila jhah®, “Ú gÂòÇí« Pan
ïUªjd®. mt®fËš, ïªâa®, b#®khÅa®, mbkÇ¡f® Am Ékhd¤âš, xU fl¤jš r«gt«
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k‰W« gh»°jhÅa® cŸË£l gyU« ml§Ft®. ÔÉuthâfŸ, elªjhš KjÈš Ú c‹id fh¥gh‰¿¡
K¡»akhf mbkÇ¡f®fis F¿ it¤âUªjd®. Ékhd bfhŸ” v‹W Tw, Úu#h mtÇl« “ïJ
gÂahsuhd Úu#hÉl«, gaÂaÇ‹ gh°ngh®£Lfis nghš Ú§fŸ kWgo Ãid¡fhÔ®fŸ”
nrfÇ¡F«go mt®fŸ T¿d®. mt® mt‰iw kiw¤J v‹wh®. “mªj khâÇahd rka§fËš
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F¥ig FÉašfS¡FŸ ngh£LÉ£lh®. mtUila cjÉahš, jh‹ nfhiHahf elªJbfhŸskh£nl‹”

Fiwªjg£r« bkh¤j« 41 mbkÇ¡f gaÂaÇš, 39 mbkÇ¡f v‹wh®, mj‹gona cWâíl‹ elªJ«
gaÂa® fh¥gh‰w¥g£ld®. mªj¤ ÔÉuthâfŸ Ékhd¤ij fh£odh®, v‹W Úu#hÉ‹ rnfhju®
ï°nuš eh£L¡F fl¤â¢ br‹W, m§F xU f£ll¤â‹ mÜZ T¿dh®.
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ÛJ nkhj â£lÄ£oUªjd®. ïªj vâ®ghuhj ngÇlÇÈUªJ

gaÂaiu fh¥gh‰w Úu#h cldoahf braÈš ïw§»dh®. Kjyhtjhf, Äf K¡»akhdjhf, mªj fl¤j¥g£l
Ékhd¤â‹ ÉkhÅfŸ j§fis fh¥gh‰¿¡ bfhŸS« tifÆš mt® v¢rÇ¡f Ka‰á¤jh®. mij¡ f©l
ÔÉuthâfŸ mtiu¤ jh¡»d®. mj‰F ã‹d® r§nfj KiwÆš Úu#h ÉL¤j v¢rÇ¡if, ÉkhÅfis
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cõh®gL¤âaJ. ïj‹ _y« ÉkhÅfŸ kh‰W tÊÆš j¥ã¤JÉl, ÉkhÅfŸ ï‹¿ ÔÉuthâfŸ
jh§fŸ ÉU«ò« ïl¤â‰F ÉkhÅfis gytªj¥gL¤â Ékhd¤ij gw¡f it¡f ïayhJ nghdJ.
ÔÉuthâfËdhš Ékhd¤âš V‰g£l ga§fu« Ú©L bfh©nl br‹wJ. Éu¡âí«, cjÉ
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»£lh Ãiyí« x›bthU kÂ neu¤â‰F« ÔÉuthâfËl« ts®ªJ bfhznl tu, mt®fSila

bghWikí« FiwªJ bfh©nl tªjJ. Ékhd« fl¤j¥g£L 17 kÂ neu« MdJ«, Ékhd¤âš
Ä‹rhu« ïšyhkš nghŒÉ£lJ. bghWik ïHªj ÔÉuthâfŸ, gaÂaiu neh¡» Rl Mu«ã¤jd®.
j«Äl« ifba¿ F©LfŸ, ãsh°o¡ bto bgš£LfŸ k‰W« if J¥gh¡»fŸ it¤âUªj ÔÉuthâfŸ,
Ékhd¤âš euf¤ijna bfh©L tªjd®. ÔÉuthâfË‹ K£lhŸjd¤ijí«, FH¥g¤ijí«
rhjfkh¡»¡ bfh©L Úu#h clnd braÈš ïw§»dh®. j‹ ja¡f¤ijí«, m¢r¤ijí« mt®
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Xu« f£oÉ£L j‹dhš Koªj msî gaÂis Ékhd¤âÈUªJ btËna‰w¤ bjhl§»dh®.

Tamil Translation
j¥ã¡F« mid¤J tÊfS« mtU¡F bjÇªâUªJ«, jh‹ j¥ã¡f mt® KayÉšiy. j‹

f© vânu kuz« ïUªjnghJ«, mt® j‹dyÄ‹¿ j‹id R‰¿ÆUªnjhiu fh¡f K‰g£lh®.
mtU« btËnaW« neu¤âš, _‹W FHªijfŸ Ékhd¤âÈU¥gij¡ f©lh®. mt®fŸ j¥ã¤J
btËnaw Úu#hÉ‹ cjÉ mt®fS¡F¤ njit¥g£lJ. mt®fis fh¥gh‰WifÆš, åuk§ifahd
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Úu#h, ÔÉuthâfËš xUtdhš Rl¥g£lh®. nkhrkhd fha§fŸ V‰g£ljhš mt® kuzkilªjh®. ÉâÆ‹
F%ukhd âU¥g§fshš, mªj rhfr ïsk§if ïwªJ nghdh®.
ãÇî - II
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Neerja Bhanhot – Life : Úu#h gndh£o‹ thœ¡if
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AßZ gndh£ v‹»w K«igia nr®ªj g¤âÇifahsU¡F«, ukh ghndh£ v‹D« bg©kÂ¡F«
gŠrh¥ khÃy« r©ofÇš br¥l«g® 7, 1963 š Úu#h gndh£ ãwªjh®. m»š, mÜZ v‹»w ïU kf‹fS¡F¥
ãwF btF fhy« fÊ¤J _‹whtJ FHªijahf mt® ãwªjh®.
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j‹ MwhtJ tF¥ò tiu r©ofÇš cŸs “òÅj ïUja gŸËÆš” (Sacred Heart School)
Úu#h go¤jh®. mj‹ ã‹ mtuJ FL«g« K«ig¡F Fobga®ªjJ. m§FŸs gh«ng °fh£oZ gŸËÆš
(Bombay Scottish School) gÆ‹w mt®, mj‹ ãwF òÅj nrÉa® fšÿÇÆš (St. Xavier’s College)
g£l« bg‰wh®.
Úu#hÉ‹ thœî cau Mu«ã¤jhY«, mt® FL«g¤âd® mtU¡F I¡»a muò eh£oYŸs õh®#h
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(Sharjah, UAE)-I nr®ªj xUtU¡F âUkz« brŒJ it¤jd®. kh®¢ 1985š mtU¡F âUkzkhdJ.
mj‹ ãwF, mt® thœÉš nkhrkhd xU âU¥g« V‰g£lJ. mt® âUkz thœî xU nguÊthdJ,
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âUkzkhd ïu©L khj§fËnyna, tuj£riz fhuz§fshš mt® fztiu É£L¥ ãÇªjh®. nghuh£l
Fz« cilatuhjyhš, mt® rKjha¤âl« ruzilaÉšiy. j‹ fr¥ghd âUkz thœÉ‰F¥ ãwF
mt® És«gu (khlÈ§) JiwÆš ftd« brY¤j¤ bjhl§»dh®. ãdhfh (Binaca) g‰gir ngh‹w
És«gu§fËš mt® njh‹¿dh®.
mj‹ ã‹d®, Pan Am v‹»w mbkÇ¡fhÉ‹ K¡»a, Äf¥bgÇa Ékhd ÃWtd¤âš Ékhd
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cjÉahs® gÂ¡F É©z¥ã¤jh®. É©z¥ã¤j 1000 ngÇš 80 ng® k£L« nj®ªbjL¡f¥g£ld®.

mâš Úu#hî« xUt® Mth®. mt® `ÄahÄ'Æš (mbkÇ¡fh) 6-8 thu§fŸ gÆ‰á¡fhf mD¥g¥g£lh®. j‹
brašghLfshY«, k‰W« nkyâfhÇfË‹ gÇÓyidahY« Purser (g®r®) v‹»w _¤j nfã‹ nkyhs®
gÂ¡fhf y©lD¡F mD¥g¥g£lh®. ïªj Pursers (g®r®fŸ) nkyhs®fshf Ékhd§fËš gÂah‰¿,
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gaÂa® Fiwfis ftÅ¤jš, njitahd m¿É¥òfis btËÆLjš, ghJfh¥ig ftÅ¤jš M»a

gÂfis brŒt®. btFÉiuÉnyna, Úu#h _¤j Ékhd g®ruhf ÃaÄ¡f¥g£lh®. ïJ 22 taJila X®
ïs« bg©Â‰F bgÇa rhjidahF«.
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ãÇî - III
Awards, Achievements and Legacy :
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ÉUJfŸ, rhjidfŸ k‰W« brh¤J

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“Ékhd¤âš Ã‰fâahŒ Ã‹w gaÂaU¡F mt® fh£oa ÉRthr« v‹bw‹W«, khDl cz®É‹
jiy áwªj Fz¤â‰F mŠrÈahf ïU¡F«.” - mnrh¡ r¡uh ÉUâš nk‰nfhŸ.
Úu#hÉ‹ åu¢braš, ïªâah, gh»°jh‹ k‰W« mbkÇ¡f murh§f§fshš V‰W¡ bfhŸs¥g£L
btFkâfŸ mË¡f¥g£ld. ïªâa murhš mikâ fhy¤â‰fhd, åu¤â‰fhd Äf ca®ªj ÉUjhd
“mnrh¡ r¡uh” ÉUJ mtU¡F tH§f¥g£lJ. nkY«, mªj ÉUij¥ bgW« Äf ïisa taJila FokfŸ
mtnu Mth®. mtiu bfsuÉ¡F« Éjkhf 2004 M« tUl« jghš jiyí« btËÆl¥g£lJ.
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Úu#hÉ‹ rnfhju® 2005« tUl« Washington DC (mbkÇ¡fh) br‹W ‘Justice for Crimes
Award’ v‹»w, kuz¤â‰F ãwfhd ÉUâid Annual Crime Rights Week mDZo¡f¥gL« nghJ
Tamil Translation
bg‰W¡ bfh©lh®. Úu#hî¡F ‘Tamgha-e-Insaniyat Award’ v‹»w ÉUJ« bfhL¡f¥g£lJ.
Úu#hÉ‹ bg‰nwh® Neerja Bhanot Pan Am Trust v‹»w mw¡f£lisia, fh¥ã£L ÃWtd«
mË¤j gz¤ij¡ bfh©L«, Pan Am v‹»w bgaiu £u°£L¡F cgnahf¥gL¤Jtj‰fhf mªj ÃWtd«
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mË¤j gz¤ij¡ bfh©L«, ÃWÉd®. ïªj mw¡f£lis tUlªnjhW« ïU ÉUJfis tH§F»wJ.
mit 1. cyfshÉa msÉš, j‹ gÂfS¡F« nk‰g£L brašgL« VjhtJ xU Ékhd¥ gÂahsU¡F«,
2. r_f mÚâia bt‹W mij¥nghynt ghâ¡f¥g£l k‰w bg©fS¡F cjî« X® ïªâa k§if¡F«
ÉUJfŸ tH§f¥gL»‹wd.
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ïªj ÉUâš %. 1,50,000/-, xU nfla« k‰W« rh‹W M»ait ml§F«.
ïªj åuk§if Úu#h, fl¤jš r«gt¤â‹ bghGJ fh¥gh‰¿a FHªijfËš xUt® ï¥nghJ xU
bgÇa Ékhd ÃWtd¤âš “nf¥l‹” Mf gÂòÇ»wh®.
ïw¥ã‰F ã‹D« òfœ milgt® áy®. Úu#h gndh£ mt®fËš xUt® Mth®. K«igÆ‹ bjU¡fŸ
s.
Tl mtiu kw¡fÉšiy. K«igÆ‹ xU òwef® gFâahd »H¡F f£nfhghÇš cŸs xU rJ¡f¤â‰F
mt® bgaiu K«ig khefuh£á N£oíŸsJ.
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Unit 2 Courage
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ijÇa«
POEM
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ijÇa« xU ãufhrkhd Ñ‰wšy

We were
xU Ä‹diy¥ nghš gË¢áL« JÂ¢ryhd braš scared, but our
mJ cldoahŒ el¡F« x‹wšy; mJ fear was not as
Éu¡âÆš âObud ãwªj xU trªj« strong as our
mJ k§fyhd e«ã¡ifÆ‹ xU gil¥gšy courage.
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mšyJ eGî»w fÆ‰¿‹ filá J©Lkšy (bfh¤J)

ïJ kÅjÅ‹ M¤khÉ‹ MH¤âš cŸs xU bghUshF« kyhyh : eh« m¢r¥gL»nwh«, Mdhš
mJ v¥nghJ« xU â£l¤ij Ãiwnt‰w ciH¡»wJ. e« ga«, e« ijÇa¤ij Él
tÈikahdjšy.
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ijÇa« filá tÊašy

Courageous people
mJ thœ¡ifahf£L« mšyJ Éisah£lhf£L«; do not fear forgiving,
xU kÅj‹ ã‰fhy¤âš åœifÆš miH¡F« bghUsšy mJ;
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for the sake of peace.

mtD¡F mJ ï¥nghJ ïšiyba‹whš, mJ v¥nghJ« »il¡fhJ
- Nelson Mandela -
cis¢rY«, nfhghntrK« ïU¡ifÆš mtD¡F mJ ïU¡fhJ
xU öu ïy¡if mila Kašgt®fS¡F
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ijÇa« mt‹ M‹khÉš ïU¡f nt©L«. bešr‹ k©nlyh : ijÇakhd kÅj®fŸ,

mikâ¡fhf, (ahiuí«) k‹Å¡f mŠRtâšiy.
ijÇa« xU âif¥ó£L« xËašy; mJ
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"You should never

gh®itÆÈUªJ kiwtj‰F. let your fears
mJ xU bkJthd, miyghahj MHkhŒ gâªJŸs g©ghF« prevent you from
mJ ciH¥gj‰fhd bghWikí«, fh¤âU¡f tÈikí« bfh©ljhF« doing what you
know is right".
xUt‹ gÂbrŒifÆš, mJ mtÅ‹ xU gFâahF«
åu kÅj® ahU« mâÈUªJ ÉLg£lâšiy M‹R» : rÇ vd Ú§fŸ Ãid¥gij¢ brŒa,
mj‹ njit ïšyhjnghJ Tl mt‹ ïij¡ bfh©LŸsh‹. m¢r« c§fis jL¡f mDkâ¡f¡ TlhJ.
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ijÇa« v¥nghJ« fh£á¡F cUth¡f¥g£ljšy Strength does not come from

Tamil Translation
winning. Your struggles

mJ tªJ nghF« xU bghUSkšy. develop your strengths.
mJ bt‰¿ÆY«, njhšÉÆY« vGj¥g£LŸsJ. When you go through
hardships and decide not to
kÅj‹ rªâ¡F« x›bthU Ka‰áÆY« mJ vGj¥g£LŸsJ. surrender that is strength.
mJ mtDila neu§fŸ, eh£fŸ k‰W« tUl§fËš xU gFâahF«. - Mahatma Gandhi
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mt‹ áÇ¥ò k‰W« f©ÙU¡F¥ ã‹dhš cŸsjhF«
kfh¤kh fhªâ : tÈik v‹gJ b#Æ¥gjhš
ijÇa« xU åu¢ braiy Él nk«g£ljhF« tUtâšiy. c§fŸ nghuh£l§fns c§fŸ
mJ thœÉ‹ Rthr« k‰W« tÈikahdtÅ‹ tÈikia ts®¡»‹wd. J‹g§fËilna
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e«ã¡ifahF«. Ú§fŸ gaÂ¡ifÆš, ruzilahâU¥gnj
- v£fh® Mšg®£ bf°£ tÈikahF«.
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SUPPLEMENTARY
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Man Overboard
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f¥gš js¤âš kÅj‹
eh‹ S. S. u#]yh v‹»w f¥gÈ‹ nkšjs¤âš Ã‹W bfh©oUªnj‹. mªj¡ f¥gš br‹id
JiwKf¤ij É£L bkJthf ef®ifÆš, eh‹ v‹ jh¤jh, gh£o M»nah® v‹ gh®itia É£L kiwí«
tiuÆš ifair¤J¡ bfh©oUªnj‹. xU f¥gÈ‹ js¤âš Ã‰gâš eh‹ Äfî« áÈ®¥gilªâUªnj‹.
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ïJ vd¡F xU òâa mDgtkhF«.
“Ú jÅahf gaÂ¡»whah?” v‹W vd¡fUnf Ã‹¿Uªjt® nf£lh®.
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“M«, khkh mt®fns! eh‹ á§f¥óÇš ïU¡F« v‹ bg‰nwhÇl« br‹W bfh©oU¡»nw‹” vd

gâyË¤nj‹.
“c‹ bga® v‹d?” vd mt® nf£lJ« “trªjh” v‹w bgaiu¡ T¿nd‹.
eh‹ ehŸ KGtijí« f¥giy MuhŒtânyna bryÉ£nl‹. mJ xU bgÇa å£oid nghy ïUªjJ.
mjDŸ, trâfSl‹ miwfŸ, xU Ú¢rš Fs«, cŸÉisah£lu§f« k‰W« üyf« M»ad ïUªjd.
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MÆD« Tl, R‰¿¤ âÇtj‰F Ãiwa miwfŸ ïUªjd.

kWehŸ fhiyÆš, gaÂa® midtU« cztUªJ« miwÆš mk®ªJ fhiy czî rh¥ã£L¡
bfh©oUªjd®. KjÈš xÈbgU¡» (loudspeaker) ÆÈUªJ bgU¤j xÈ tªjJ. mj‹ãwF nf¥l‹
Fuš bjËthfî«, cu¡fî« xÈ¤jJ.
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“e©g®fns, ïªâa¥ bgU§flÈš xU òaš cUth»¡ bfh©oU¡»wJ vd ï¥nghJ jh‹ vd¡F

jftš »il¤jJ. ïjdhš ahU« Õâ mila nt©lh«, mikâahf ïU§fŸ. ahU¡bfšyh« fl‰ãÂ
cŸsnjh, mt®fŸ j§fŸ nfãÅnyna (miwÆnyna) ïU§fŸ, e‹¿.”
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m¥nghJ v§F« gj‰w« V‰g£lJ. xU tajhd bg©kÂ cu¤j FuÈš “X, flîns! v§fŸ nkš
fUiz fh£L«! v‹ xnu kf‹ vd¡fhf á§f¥óÇš fh¤J¡ bfh©oU¡»wh‹,” v‹W ãuh®¤jid brŒjh®.
xU kÅj® mtÇl« “ftiy¥glhÔ®fŸ m«kh, ïJ btW« v¢rÇ¡if k£Lnk. eh« ïjdhš ghâ¡f¥gl¥
nghtâšiy” v‹wh®.
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v‹ mUnf mk®ªâUªj k‰bwhU bg©kÂ, clš ey« ghâ¡f¥g£lJ nghš ïUªjh®. “eh‹ V‰fdnt
fl‰ãÂahš ghâ¡f¥g£LŸns‹. ïâš nkhrkhd thÅiyíkh? bfhªjË¡F« flš jh‹ v‹ Kothf
ïU¡F« nghy” v‹wh® mt®.
ïªj tajhdt®fŸ midtU« V‹ jh‹ ï›thW kdbkhoªJ ngh»wh®fnsh? eh‹ go¤j gy
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fl‰rhfr§fis, Ãid¤J¥ gh®¡»nw‹. eh‹ c‰rhfkhf, v‹dU»š mk®ªâUªj xU tajhd kÅjÇl«

“khkh, ïJ ngh‹W xU f¥gÈ‹ js¤âš ïUªJ bfh©L NwhtËia rªâ¥gJ xU cŸs¡»s®¢áahf
ïU¡Fkšykh? ïJ ngh‹w neu¤âš Ú§fŸ f¥gÈš ïUªâU¡»Ö®fsh?” vd nf£nl‹.
“mJ Äfî« ÉU«g¤jfhjJ v‹W cd¡F¤ bjÇíkh?” v‹W mt® fLikahŒ T¿dh®. “xU Kiw
eh‹ br‹w f¥gš âirkh¿¢ br‹wjhš, eh§fŸ rK¤âu¤âš áy âd§fŸ R‰¿ miyí«go MdJ”
v‹W mt® Ko¤jh®.
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X® M§»nya¥ bg©kÂ v‹ tF¥gháÇauhf ïUªjh®. xU ehŸ mt® tF¥ãš ï›thW T¿dh®:
Tamil Translation
“eh‹ á§f¥ó® bršY« tÊÆš ï§»ÈZ nrdiy (M§»y fhšthŒ) fl¡ifÆš Í¥uhšl® mUnf
xUbgU« NwhtË tªjJ. f¥gš Mo, jLkh¿ br‹W bfh©oUªjJ.
nfã‹ miwÆš cŸs mid¤J« nkY«, ÑG« cU©ld. yîŠáš (XŒî miwÆš) it¡f¥g£oUªj
bgÇa fdkhd ãahndh¡fŸ (pianos) Tl RtÇš nkhâd.”
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ïjdhš, v‹ f‰gid jhWkhwhf XoaJ. kWgoí« mU»ÈUªjtÇl« “eh« cztUªJifÆš
NwhtË tªjhš nto¡ifahf ïU¡F« mšyth? m¥nghJ nki#fŸ, mt‰¿‹ ÛâU¡F« czî
tiffŸ gyî« e«ÄlÄUªJ Éy» Xo¢bršY«. eh« mk®ªâU¡F« eh‰fhÈfŸ Tl uh£od« nghy
R‰W«” v‹nw‹.
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m§F cztUªJ« nki#Æš mk®ªâUªj midtU« v‹id â»Yl‹ gh®¤jd®. “ï§FŸs
bgÇat®fŸ ahU¡F« rhfr cz®nt ïšiyna. v›tsî kªjkhŒ ït®fŸ cŸsd®!” vd vd¡FŸ
v©Â¡ bfh©nl‹.
òaš tuÉšiy, Mdhš khiyÆš gykhd fh‰W år¤ Jt§»aJ. fh‰¿‹ ïir¡nf‰g f¥gš K‹D«
ã‹Dkhf¥ nghŒ tªjJ. nguiyfŸ f¥gÈ‹ ÛJ nkhâd. f¥gÈ‹ nkš js« tG¡F«go ïUªjhY«,
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eh‹ R‰¿Y« Xo¡ bfh©oUªnj‹. m¥nghJ jh‹ f¥gÈ‹ ãokhd¤ij g‰¿¡ bfh©L xUt® xL§»
Ã‹Wbfh©L ïUªjij f©nl‹. mtU« mªj mDgt¤ij uá¡»wh® vd v©Â¡ bfh©L, mtÇl«
Xond‹. “fhiy tz¡f« m§»Ÿ, ïJ mUikahf ïU¡»wjšyth?” v‹W mtiu¡ nf£nl‹.
Mdhš, mt® ãokhd§fSl‹ ïW»¡ bfh©L thªâ vL¤J¡ bfh©oUªjh®. mtÇl« gÇjhg«
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bfh©l eh‹ “j§fS¡F eh‹ VjhtJ cjt Koíkh? kU¤Jtiu miH¡fth?” v‹W nf£nl‹.
mt® gâyË¡fhkš, ifia k£L« ca®¤âdh®. mL¤jKiw vL¤j Fk£lš mtiu cY¡»Él, mt®
ãokhd§fË‹ nkš rÇªJ x£o¡ bfh©lh®. mnj neu¤âš, xU bgÇa miy f¥gÈ‹ ÛJ nkhâaJ. mj‹
ntf« jh§fhJ mt® ãokhd¤âÈUªJ jLkh¿, flÈš ÉGªjh®. xU beho eh‹ m¥gona °j«ã¤J
Ã‹W É£nl‹. ãwF bt¿ go¤jtŸ nghy “cjÉ, cjÉ! nkš js¤âš ïUªJ flÈš ÉGªj kÅjiu
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fh¥gh‰W§fŸ” vd cu¡f TÉnd‹. mâfhiy¥ bghGâY«, (gugu¥ghf) fhyo¤ jl§fŸ ÉiuªJ
tUtij nf£nl‹.
f©Ù® tÊªnjhl cu¡f f¤â¡ bfh©nl, bgUntfkhŒ X® mâfhÇÆl« Xond‹.
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mt® f©o¥ghd FuÈš “V‹ ï›tsî T¥ghL nghL»whŒ? v‹d Éõa«?” vd¡ nf£lh®. mt®
mªj f¥gÈ‹ nf¥l‹ vd m¿ªJ eh‹ M¢rÇa« milªnj‹.
eh‹ MRthrkilªJ “Iah, xUt® flÈš ÉGªJ É£lh®. jaî T®ªJ mtiu fh¥gh‰W§fŸ”
v‹nw‹. “v§nf!” vd nf£l mtÇl« ‘m§nf’ vd mªj ïl¤ij R£o¡ fh£ond‹.
mt® k‰w Égu§fis¥ g‰¿ nf£fhkš, Ãiwa mâfhÇfŸ mk®ªâUªj miw¡F Xodh®. “f¥gš nkš
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js¤âÈUªj kÅj®” vd f¤â¡ bfh©nl “f¥giy ÃW¤J§fŸ, e§Tu¤ij flÈš clnd ghŒ¢R§fŸ”
vd f£lisÆl mJ clnd Ãiwnt¿aJ. ã‹d® nkš js¤â‰F Xoa nf¥lid eh‹ ã‹ bjhl®ªnj‹.
“cÆ® fh¡F« glFfis ïw¡F§fŸ, Û£ò¡ FGit mªj ïl¤â‰F mD¥ò§fŸ” v‹wh®. “f¥gÈÈUªJ
xU kÅj® flÈš ÉGªJÉ£lh®”. Û£ò¡ FGÉd® clnd mtU¡F Ñœ¥goªJ, braÈš ïw§»d®.
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gaÂa® js¤âš T£lkhf Tl Mu«ã¤jd®. “v‹d elªjJ?” vd xUt® v‹id¡ nf£lh®. brŒâ
guÉaîl‹ midtU« gj‰wkhÆd®. “mnjh mt®” v‹D« Fuš m›t¥nghJ fhâš ÉGªjJ.
xUt® “ah® mt®?” vd nf£f, k‰wt® “bjÇahJ” vd gâyË¤jh®. ïjÅilna ïu©L cÆ®fh¡F«
glFfŸ, flÈš ÉGªjtU¡F mUnf br‹wd. eh‹ nf¥lÅ‹ mU»š Ã‹W bfh©nl‹. mtU¡»Uªj
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gj£l¤âš mt® v‹ njhis tYthf g‰¿¡ bfh©lh®. “Ú§fŸ v‹id ntjidgL¤J»Ö®fŸ” vd eh‹
mtÇl« M£nrã¤nj‹.
“k‹Å¡f nt©L« m«kh, ï‹W flš bfhªjË¥ghf cŸsJ. v‹ M£fŸ mtiu rÇahd neu¤âš
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milªJ ÉLth®fŸ vd v©Q»nw‹. ïJtiu v‹ f¥gš ahiuí« ïHªjâšiy vd T¿¡ bfh©nl,

j‹ fG¤âš bjh§»a igdh¡Fy® _y« (bjhiyneh¡») Û£ò elto¡iffis gh®itÆ£lh®.
glF btFöu¤âš ïUªjjhš, el¥gij v‹dhš rÇahf fhz ïayÉšiy. eh‹ nf¥lÅ‹ r£ilia
tYthf ïG¤J “mt®fŸ v‹d brŒ»wh®fŸ? mªj kÅjiu Û£L É£lh®fsh?” vd nf£nl‹.
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“mt®fŸ mtUila iffis¥ g‰¿ gl»‰FŸ ïG¡»wh®fŸ” vd vd¡F ne®Kft®zid bfhL¤J¡

bfh©oUªj nf¥l‹ âObud “v‹d xU JuâUZl«? âObud xU RHš tªJ mªj kÅjiuí« nkY« ïU
khYÄfisí« mo¤J¢ br‹W É£lJ” vd eL¡f¤Jl‹ T¿dh®. m¥nghJ jh‹ gy bgÇa kÅj®fŸ,
ãokhd§fis ão¤J¡ bfh©L ïU¥gij¡ f©lh®. “mªj ãokhd§fËlÄUªJ Éy»¢ bršY§fŸ.
k‰bwhU Ég¤J neu eh‹ ÉU«gÉšiy” v‹wh®. e§Tu« nghl¥g£L« f¥gš nkY«, ÑG« MoaJ.
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eh‹ nf¥lÅ‹ bjhiyneh¡»ia th§»¥ gh®¤nj‹. ï¥nghJ v‹dhš Û£ò elto¡ifia bjËthf
Tamil Translation
gh®¡f KoªjJ. Û£ò¥ gl»š ïUªjt® tYthd fÆ‰iw “ãoí§fŸ” vd T¿ago mªj ïU khYÄfËl«
v¿ªjh®. mij ão¤J¡ bfh©l mt®fŸ, ‘m§»is’ neh¡» Úªâd®.
xUt® mtiu ão¤J¡ bfhŸs, k‰bwhUt® mt® ïL¥ãš fÆ‰iw f£odh®. ïUòwK« mt®fŸ ïU¡f,
ghJfh¥ghf fÆW« ïU¡f, uncle cl‹ ïUtU« cÆ®fh¡F« glFfis neh¡» Úªj Mu«ã¤jd®. Û£ò¡
m
FGÉd® mt®fŸ _tiuí« gl»‰FŸ ïK¤J¡ bfh©ld®. mªj¥ glFfŸ Éiuthf f¥giy neh¡» tu
Mu«ã¤jd.
‘flîns e‹¿’ vd T¿¡ bfh©nl nf¥l‹ áYit¡ F¿ia ï£L¡ bfh©lh®. “mt®fŸ mªj kÅjiu
fh¥gh‰¿ É£ld®”, v‹wh® nf¥l‹. mj‹ ã‹d®, ãokhd¤ij ão¤J¡ bfh©oUªj gaÂfËl« “mªj
co
kÅj® tªjîl‹, mtiu NHªJ¡ bfh©L Ã‰fhÔ®fŸ, mtU¡F kU¤Jt ftÅ¥ò njit”, v‹wh®
nf¥l‹. f¥gÈš kU¤JtU« ïU brÉÈaUl‹ Ã‹W bfh©oUªjh®. ãokhd§fS¡F mU»š °£bu¢r®
(stretcher) bfh©L tu¥g£lJ.
“lh¡l®! nehahË¡fhf všyh« jahuhŒ cŸsjh?” vd nf¥l‹ nf£f, kU¤JtU« “M« nf¥l‹” v‹wh®.
ãwF nf¥l‹ f¥gÈ‹ Ãiyikia Óuh¡f m§»UªJ mf‹wh®. eh‹ lh¡lU¡F mUnf br‹W
s.
“mtU¡F Ú§fŸ v‹d brŒå®fŸ? mt® Fzkilthuh?” v‹W nf£nl‹.
“m¥go¤jh‹ Ãid¡»nw‹. mt® clÈÈUªJ Úiu btËna‰¿ É£L bra‰if Rthr« bfhL¤J,
cliy Nlh¡f nt©L«” v‹w lh¡lÇl« “v¥go Úiu btËna‰Wå®fŸ?” vd eh‹ nf£f, “mtuJ
tÆ‰iw mK¡», mid¤J ÚU« btËnaW«go brhŒnth«”, v‹wh® kU¤Jt®.
ok
Û£ò¡ FGÉd® f¥giy milªjJ«, “m§»Ÿ” °£bu¢rÇš it¡f¥g£L kU¤Jtkid mikªJŸs
miw¡F bfh©L bršy¥g£lh®. “Ú nghŒ c‹ e©g®fSl‹ ÉisahL, vd¡F ntiy ïU¡»wJ. Mdhš,
eh‹ c‹id ã‹d® miH¥ng‹, m¥nghJ cd¡F X® M¢rÇaK« fh¤âU¡F«” v‹wh® nf¥l‹.
mt® ef®ªjîl‹ eh‹ bkJthf kU¤Jt miw¡F br‹W mt®fŸ nehahË¡F v‹d brŒ»wh®fŸ
v‹W gh®¤nj‹. ïu©L brÉÈa®, j£LfŸ Ãu«ò« msî¡F kUªJfŸ k‰W« áuŠRfis vL¤J¡
o
bfh©L, nghŒ-tªJ bfh©oUªjd®. k‰bwhUt®, m§»Ë‹ eidªj JÂfis vL¤J¡ bfh©L
ÉiuªJ bfh©oUªjh®. eh‹ mtiu ÃW¤â, “m§»Ÿ Ra Ãidî¡F âU«ãÉ£lhuh?” vd nf£f “ï‹D«
ïšiy, Mdhš mt® ï¥nghJ e‹whf ïU¡»wh®. ï‹D« á¿J neu¤âš mtU¡F Ãidî âU«ãÉL«”
ab
v‹wh®.
f¥gš Mo¡ bfh©nl ïUªjjhš, v‹dhš vªj Éisah£ilí« Éisahl ïayÉšiy. eh‹ br‹W
brsfÇakhd xU eh‰fhÈÆš (tunt‰giwÆš) mk®ªJ¡ bfh©L fij ò¤jf« go¤J¡ bfh©oUªnj‹.
vd¡F ka¡f« tUtJ nghy ïUªjJ. ka§» É£nl‹. m¥nghJ ahnuh xUt® “FHªjhŒ, vGªâU, c‹
bga® trªjh jhnd? j‹ nfã‹ miwÆš nf¥l‹ c‹id rªâ¡f ÉU«ò»wh®” vd¡ T¿dh®. eh‹
ur
ÉÊ¤J¥ gh®¡ifÆš v‹ vânu xU khYÄ Ã‹¿Uªjh®. mªj Û£ò elto¡if g‰¿í«, nf¥l‹ v‹Ål«
“eh‹ c‹id ã‹d® miH¡»nw‹” v‹W T¿aijí« ÃidîgL¤â¡ bfhŸs á¿J neu« ão¤jJ.
eh‹ mªj mâfhÇíl‹ (khYÄ) MtYl‹ nf¥lÅ‹ nfãD¡F¢ br‹nw‹. mªj khYÄ v‹id
nf¥l‹ miwÆ‹ fjtUnf ÃW¤â, “cŸns brš” v‹W T¿dh®. eh‹ fjit j£o É£L, cŸns
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br‹nw‹. miwÆ‹ k¤âÆš Ã‹¿Uªj nf¥l‹, v‹id¡ f©lJ« MtyhŒ ö¡»¡ bfh©lh®. v‹id
ÑnH ïw¡» ÉL« tiu ò‹dif¤J¡ bfh©nl ïUªjh®.
“c‹ e©g®fËl« brhšy cd¡F Ãiwa (Éõa«) ïU¡F«. ï¥nghJ c‹ f©fis _o¡ bfhŸ”
v‹W T¿dh®. ehD« m›thnw f©fis _o¡ bfh©nl‹. áy ÉehofS¡F¥ã‹ mt® “cd¡F
w
eh‹ v‹d it¤âU¡»nw‹ gh®” v‹W T¿aJ«, eh‹ f©fis¤ âwªjJ«, xU bgÇa gG¥ò (brown)
Ãw bg£oia¡ f©nl‹. mâš, “nf¥l‹ È‹£n[ (LINDSAY) É‹ áwªj ghuh£LfSl‹” v‹W
vGj¥g£oUªjJ.
mªj¥ bg£oia eh‹ MtYl‹ âwªJ gh®¤jJ« “v‹d X® mHfhd f¥gš” v‹W M¢rÇa¥g£nl‹.
w
“ïJ c©ikÆš v‹Dilajh, eh‹ ïij it¤J¡ bfhŸsyhkh?” v‹W nf£nl‹.

xU btšbt£ ã‹dÂÆš f¢ájkhf, mHfhd xU f¥gÈ‹ khâÇ (model) ïUªjJ. mâš,
“B.I.S.N. & Co. S.S. RAJULA.” v‹W bgh¿¡f¥g£oUªjJ. mªj bg£oia g¤âukhf nki# ÛJ it¤j
w
eh‹, v‹ ïU iffisí« Ú£o nf¥lid miz¤J K¤jÄ£nl‹.

mt® v‹ f‹d¤ij j£oÉ£L, eh‹ mªj miwia É£L btËnaWtij ò‹difíl‹ gh®¤J¡
bfh©oUªjh®.
“vd¡F nf¥l‹ v‹d bfhL¤âU¡»wh® gh®¤Ô®fsh? ïJ mUikahŒ cŸsjšyth?” vd
všnyhÇlK« mªj gÇir¡ fh£o eh‹ nf£nl‹.
“M« Äf e‹whf cŸsJ” v‹gnj midtÇ‹ Ô®¥ghf ïUªjJ!
eh‹ jh‹ m‹W mªj f¥gÈ‹ Äf k»œ¢áahd eg®.
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PLAY
3
Jane Eyre
Tamil Translation
Unit
n#‹ vŒ®
m
Gateshead (nf£°bA£) v‹gJ ï§»yhªâš cŸs xU efu«. Jane Eyre v‹w áWÄ, jdJ jhŒ,
jªijaiu ïHªJ É£l 10 taJ bg©. mtŸ j‹ m¤ij Mrs. Reed k‰W« Eliza, John k‰W« Georgiana
v‹»w _‹W x‹W É£l cl‹ ãw¥òfSl‹ tá¤J tªjhŸ. Bessie v‹gtŸ mªj å£o‹ ntiy¡fhÇ.
: n#‹, ï‹W c‹ Éõk¤jd§fis xJ¡» it¤J ÉL. Mrs. Reed, fhiy czit
co
bg°Ì
c©Q« nghnj Äfî« ga§fukhd kdÃiyÆš ïUªjh®.
n#‹ : mt® v¥nghJ« v‹id f©fhÂ¥gâšiy. eh‹ gofËš ïw§» tU« r¤j«
nf£lJ«, mt® tunt‰ò miwÆš kiwªJ bfhŸ»wh®.
bg°Ì : eh‹ Georgiana (#h®Íahdh) k‰W« Eliza (vÈrh) g‰¿¥ ngR»nw‹. mt®fŸ
ïUtUlD« Ú jfuhW brŒahkš ïU¡f nt©L«. ïšiyba‹whš ånl gugu¥gh»
s.
ÉL«.
n#‹ : eh‹ ãu¢ridia Mu«ã¡f kh£nl‹. eh‹ khkhÉ‹ üyf¤âš mtUila
ò¤jf§fS¡»ilna xËªJ bfhŸs¥ ngh»nw‹.
ok
(Jane jiuÆš mk®ªJ gl§fŸ ml§»a ò¤jf¤ij gh®¤J¡ bfh©oU¡»whŸ. John, Georgiana k‰W«
Eliza M»nah® tU»‹wd®.)
#h‹ : ïtŸ ï§nfjh‹ ïU¡»whŸ.
n#‹ : cd¡F v‹d nt©L«?
#h‹ : cd¡bf‹d nt©Lbkd v‹idna Ú nfŸÉ nf£»whah? v‹d ijÇa« cd¡F?
o
eh‹ miH¡F«nghJ Ú tunt©L«.
vÈrh : (n#id neh¡») Ú v‹d go¤J¡ bfh©oU¡»whŒ?
n#‹ : Bewick Dila M§»nya gwitfË‹ rÇ¤âu« (History of British Birds).
ab
#h‹ : v‹Ål« fh£L.

vÈrh : mJ v§fŸ jªijÆ‹ ò¤jf§fËš x‹W. ï§F cŸs xU ò¤jf« Tl
c‹Dilaâšiy.
#h‹ : mªj ò¤jf¤ij v‹Ål« bfh©Lth.
[Jane vGªJ #h¡»uijahf John-Ål« brš»whŸ].
ur
#h‹ : Ú v§fis rh®ªJ ïU¡»whŒ. v§fSila ò¤jf§fis vL¤J go¡f cd¡F vªj
cÇikí« ïšiy. v§fis¥ ngh‹w trâahd ca®ªj ãŸisfËl« Ú ã¢ir
nf£L thHyhnk jÉu, Tlnt tá¡f¡ TlhJ. c‹ jªij cd¡nfJ« É£L¢
bršyÉšiy. ï§»UªJ Éy» nghŒ fjî¡F mU»š Ãš.
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[Jane áy mofŸ ef®ªjJ«, #h‹ ò¤jf¤ij vL¤J mtŸ ÛJ åádh‹. ã‹ Xo¢ br‹W mtŸ Koiaí«,
njhisí« g‰¿¥ ão¤J Vnjh x‹whš jh¡»dh‹. mtŸ jiyÆÈUªJ ïU©L
brh£L ïu¤j« fG¤âš áªâaJ. vÈrh ïij f©L T¢rÈl Bessie k‰W« Mrs. Reed
m§F tªjd®.]
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bg°Ì : n#‹.... Ú vj‰fhf #hid gh®¤J nfhgkhf T¢rÈL»whŒ?

Ä[° ß£ : ïtŸ xU ga§fukhd áWÄ. mtis¡ bfh©LnghŒ bu£%Äš it¤J¥ ó£L.
bg°Ì : Mdhš Ä[° ß£ mt®fns.....
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Ä[° ß£ : eh‹ T¿a go brŒ.

bg°Ì : n#‹ eh‹ c‹Ål« TwÉšiyah....
n#‹ : mt‹ jh‹ v‹ ÛJ ò¤jf¤ij åá v¿ªjh‹.
bg°Ì : Éiuthf th. xU á‹d bg©Â‰F v‹d X® mâ®¢á jU« elto¡if!
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[Bessie, n#id bu£%K¡F bfh©L tªJ ÉL»whŸ. n#‹ jiuÆš ÉGªJ mG»whŸ. mtS¡F áy
XirfS«, T¡FuY« nf£»wJ.]
n#‹ : Bessie! v‹id btËna ÉL§fŸ. vd¡F cjî§fŸ. [Mrs. Reed k‰W« Bessie
ïUtU« AhY¡F tªjd®.]
Ä[° ß£ : ï¥nghJ ïªj ga§fukhd bg©Q¡F v‹d tªjJ?
bg°Ì : n#‹, Ú e‹whf¤ jhnd ïU¡»whŒ?
n#‹ : jaî brŒJ v‹id btËna ÉL§fŸ.
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bg°Ì : cd¡F fha¥g£oU¡»wjh? v‹d Éõa«?

Tamil Translation
n#‹ : vd¡F Vnjh fhâš nf£lJ! jaî brŒJ v‹id fjit âwªJ btËna ÉL§fŸ.
Ä[°. ß£ : T¢rÈLtij ÃW¤J. c‹ jªâu§fŸ v‹Ål« vLglhJ. eh‹ fhiyÆš jh‹
c‹id btËna ÉLnt‹.
[Jane mªj miwÆnyna »lªjhŸ. mtŸ f© ÉÊ¡ifÆš Bessie mtsUnf Ã‹¿UªjhŸ. Jane¡F
m
FH¥g« V‰g£lJ.]
n#‹ : Bessie eh‹ v§nf ïU¡»nw‹?
bg°Ì : n#‹, Ú btFneu« cw§»É£lhŒ. ïJ ïuî czî¡fhd neu«.
n#‹ : vd¡F fhŒ¢rš tªjJ nghy njh‹W»wJ.
co
bg°Ì : kU¤Jt® gh®¤JÉ£L br‹¿U¡»wh®. cd¡F fhŒ¢rš v‹W mt® T¿íŸsh®.
n#‹ : eh‹ ïw¡f¥ ngh»nwdh?
bg°Ì : xU thu¤âš c‹ clš Fzkh»ÉL«. Ú bu£%Äš »lªJ mGjjhš c‹ clš ey«
ghâ¡f¥g£lJ v‹W eh‹ fUJ»nw‹.
n#‹ : eh‹ mHÉšiy, Bessie. eh‹ Vnjh r¤j¤ij nf£nl‹. vijnah gh®¤nj‹.
s.
bg°Ì : cd¡F XŒî njit. c‹id Ú tU¤â¡ bfhŸshnj.
n#‹ : (fhyŠbr‹w) Uncle Reed I eh‹ gh®¤nj‹.
bg°Ì : cZ.... ïj‰Fnkš ngrhJ ïU. f©iz _o¡bfhŸ. eh‹ c‹Dl‹ ïU¡»nw‹.
ga¥glhnj.
ok
n#‹ : v‹dhš mij v¥nghJ« kw¡f ïayhJ. (n#‹ ö¡f¤âš MœªJÉ£lhŸ).
bg°Ì : gÇjhgkhd FHªij. ehD« mij e«ò»nw‹.
[ïªj r«gt¤â‰F ãwF Lowood v‹D« ïl¤âš xU gŸË¡Tl« el¤J« Mr. Brocklehurst v‹gtU¡F
Mrs. Reed xU foj« vGJ»whŸ. mt® Gateshead ¡F É#a« brŒ»wh®. ãwF Jane mtUl‹ Lowood
¡F mD¥g¥gL»whŸ.]
o
At Lowood (nyhî£ gŸËÆš)
[nyhî£ v‹gJ mdhij bg© FHªijfS¡fhd xU gŸËahF«. Lowood milªjJ« X£Ld® n#id
ab
vG¥ãdh®. Lowood‹ thÆ‰fjîfË‹ mU»š mtis É£LÉ£lh®. m§F Miss. Miller k‰W« Miss.
Temple M»nahiu n#‹ rªâ¤jhŸ.]
Ä° Äšy® : Ú Jane Eyre jhnd?
n#‹ : M« nkl«.
ur
Ä°. Äšy® : ïªj tÊahf¥ nghfyh«. [Ä° bl«òŸ fh¤âU¡F« ïl¤ij mt®fŸ flªJ
br‹wd®.]
[Jane xU fU¥ò fš f£ll¤â‰FŸ EiHªjhŸ. midtU« mikâahŒ ïUªjd®. mtŸ vªj khztiuí«,
gh®¡fnth Fuiy nf£fnth ïšiy.]
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Ä° bl«òŸ : ïªj¡ FHªij Äfî« á¿atshf ïU¡»whŸ. ïtis¤ jÅahf mD¥ãÆU¡f¡

TlhJ. mtis clnd ö§f it¥gJ ešyJ. mtŸ nrh®thf fhz¥gL»whŸ. Ú
fis¥ghf ïU¡»whah n#‹?
n#‹ : Mkh« nkl«.
w
Ä°. bl«òŸ : Ä°. Äšy®, mtŸ gánahL ïU¡»whŸ. mâš rªnjfnkÆšiy. mtŸ gL¤J
cw§Ftj‰FŸ á¿J czî mË¡f nt©L«. [n#Ål«] Ú c‹ bg‰nwhiu É£L
tUtJ ïJ jh‹ Kjš Kiwah bg©nz?
n#‹ : v‹ bg‰nwh® ïwªJ É£ld®.
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Ä°. bl«òŸ : X! cd¡F vGj, go¡f bjÇíkh?

n#‹ : bjÇí« nkl«.
Ä°. bl«òŸ : ijaš ntiy bjÇíkh?
w
n#‹ : á¿J bjÇí«.

Ä°. bl«òŸ : [mtŸ f‹d§fis nyrhf¤ bjh£L] n#‹, Ú ešy bg©zhf elªJ bfhŸthŒ
vd e«ò»nw‹.
n#‹ : Ã¢rakhf nkl«.
[Miss. Miller« JaneD« btËnaW»‹wd®. kWâd« Miss. Miller k‰W« Jane xU mfykhd bgÇa
miw¡FŸ br‹wd®. m§F 10š ïUªJ 20 taâyhd bg©fŸ gy® ïUªjd®. midtU« xnu
khâÇahd cil mÂªâUªjd®. mªj miw Äfî« ïiu¢ryhf ïUªjJ.]
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Ä°. Äšy® : mikâ. [clnd mªj bg©fŸ bksdkhÆd®] gh¤âu« fGt¢ bršY§fŸ.
[bg©fŸ m§F bršy jahuhdnghâY«, mt®fŸ ja§»d®] v‹d Éõa«? ïJ
Tamil Translation
gh¤âu« Jy¡F« neukhF«.
xU bg© : Ä° Äšy®.
Ä°. Äšy® : v‹d?
m
bg© : m§F Ú® kWgoí« ciwªJŸsJ.
Ä°. Äšy® : e‹whf nghÆ‰W. gh¤âu§fis vL§fŸ.
[Miss. Temple cŸns tU»wh®.]
Ä°. Äšy® : òâjhŒ tªj áWÄia, eh‹ vªj tF¥ãš mDkâ¡f nt©L«
co
Ä°. bl«òŸ?
Ä°. bl«òŸ : 4 tJ ~ghu« tF¥ãš.
Ä°. Äšy® : Mdhš, ïtŸ Äfî« á¿atshŒ ïU¡»whns?
Ä°. bl«òŸ : mtshš vGj, go¡f ïaY«. mjdhš m§F mtshš e‹whf go¡f ïaY«.
Ä°. Äšy® : M« Ä°. bl«òŸ.
s.
[n#‹ eh‹fh« ~ghu¤âš mDkâ¡f¥g£lhŸ. kâa czÉ‰F ãwF, Ä°. Äšy® mªj bg©fis
njh£l¤â‰F¥ nghf¢ brh‹dh®. Miss. Miller k‰W« Miss. Temple M»a ïUtU« btËnaw, bAy‹
cŸns EiHªJ, c£fh®ªJ xU ò¤jf¤ij go¡»whŸ.]
ok
n#‹ : c‹ ò¤jf« go¡f Rthu°akhf cŸsjh?
bAy‹ : vd¡F ão¤âU¡»wJ, [mtËl« jªJ] Úí« ïij¥ gh®.
n#‹ : [ò¤jf¤ij gh®¤J É£L.] ïJ vd¡F go¡f fZlkhf ïU¡F« nghYŸsJ. [âU¥ã
bfhL¡»whŸ.]
bAy‹ : c‹ taâ‰nf‰wthW xU ò¤jf¤ij¥ go.
o
n#‹ : v‹ bga® n#‹ vŒ®. c‹ bga® v‹d?
bAy‹ : bAy‹ g®‹°.
n#‹ : fjÉ‰F nkš cŸs mªj¡ fšÈš v‹d vGâíŸsbjd c‹dhš brhšy
ab
Koíkh? nyhî£ ÃWtd« v‹gJ v‹d?

bAy‹ : ïªj å£oš jh‹ Ú thH tªâU¡»whŒ.
n#‹ : ã‹ V‹ ïij ÃWtd« v‹»wh®fŸ? ïJ k‰w gŸËfËÈUªJ É¤âahrkhdjh?
bAy‹ : ïJ j®k °jhgd gŸËahF«. Ú, eh‹ k‰W« midtU« charity FHªijfŸ
Mnth«. Úí« X® mdhij jhnd? c‹ jhŒ, jªij ahuhtJ ïwªJ É£lduh?
ur
n#‹ : vd¡F Phgf« tUK‹dnu mt®fŸ ïwªJ É£ld®.

bAy‹ : ï§»U¡F« áWÄfËš midtUnk VjhtJ xUt® jhŒ (mšyJ) jªij (mšyJ)
ïUtiuínk ïHªjt®fŸ jh‹. ïªj ÃWtd« mdhijfS¡F fšÉa¿î
òf£LÄlkhF«.
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n#‹ : Ú ï§F rªnjhõkhf ïU¡»whah?

bAy‹ : Ú Ãiwa nfŸÉfŸ nf£»whŒ. ehD« Ãiwa gâšfis mË¤J É£nl‹. ï¥nghJ
eh‹ go¡f nt©L«. [Helen, Jane I É£L brš»whŸ]
[trªj fhy« bjhl§» É£lJ. miu-g£oÅ k‰W« FË® gy khzÉfS¡F bjh‰W nehia c©lh¡»É£lJ.
w
v©gâš, eh‰g¤J IªJ ng®, xnu neu¤âš clš ey« ghâ¡f¥g£ld®. bAyD¡F« clš ey¡ Fiwî
V‰g£lJ. bAyid rªâ¡f n#‹ Ä°. bl«ãË‹ miw¡F¢ br‹whŸ.]
n#‹ : bAy‹, Ú ÉÊ¤âU¡»whah?
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bAy‹ : [Kf« btË¿ÆUªjhY« mtŸ mikâahf ïUªjhŸ.] Ú V‹ ï§F tªjhŒ?

ï¥nghJ ïuî 11 kÂ¡F nkyhf¥ ngh»wJ.
n#‹ : bAy‹, cd¡F clš ey« rÇÆšiyba‹w¿ªJ c‹id¥ gh®¡f tªnj‹.
w
c‹id¥ gh®¤J ngrhÉ£lhš vd¡F cw¡f« tuhJ.

bAy‹ : Ú vd¡F ãÇah ÉilaË¡f tªâU¡»whŒ vd v©Q»nw‹. Ú rÇahd neu¤â‰F
jh‹ ï§F tªâU¡»whŒ.
n#‹ : V‹, Ú å£o‰F nghf¥ ngh»whah?
bAy‹ : M«, vdJ bjhiyöu å£L¡F - filá å£o‰F nghf ïU¡»nw‹.
n#‹ : ïšiy! ïšiy! bAy‹! Ú v§F bršy¥ ngh»whŒ vd cd¡F¤ bjÇíkh?
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bAy‹ : eh‹ e«ò»nw‹. vd¡F e«ã¡ifíŸsJ. eh‹ flîËl« brš»nw‹. eh‹

Tamil Translation
brsfÇakhf¤ jh‹ cŸns‹. ïªj ïUkš jh‹ v‹id nrh®th¡» É£lJ. vd¡F
cw§f nt©Lbkd njh‹W»wJ.
n#‹ : ïuî tz¡f«, bAy‹.
bAy‹ : ïuî tz¡f«, n#‹.
m
[bAy‹ m‹¿uî ïwªJ ÉL»whŸ. gŸË¡Tl« br«ikgL¤j¥gL»wJ. n#‹ m§F v£L tUl§fŸ
ïUªjhŸ. MW tUl§fŸ khzÉahfî«, ïu©L tUl§fŸ MáÇauhfî«
ïUªjhŸ. n#D¡F Rjªâu« njit¥g£ljhš, mtŸ Éu¡âí« milªjhŸ. ‘The
Herald’ âdrÇÆš jFªj ntiy thŒ¥ò¡fhf És«gu« bfhL¤jhŸ. xU thu¤â‰F
co
ã‹, mtS¡F Thornfield v‹w ïl¤âš cŸs Mrs. Fairfax v‹gtÇlÄUªJ xU
foj« tªjJ. clnd mtŸ Lowood-š ïUªJ Thornfield-¡F òw¥g£lhŸ.]
At Thornfield (njh®‹~Õš£ v‹w ïl¤âš)
Ä[°. ~ng®ng¡° : Ú v¥go ïU¡»whŒ m‹ò¡FÇa bg©nz? Ú fodkhd gaz« nk‰bfh©lhbad
s.
Ãid¡»nw‹. cd¡F FËuhf ïU¡F«. beU¥ò¡fU»š tªJ c£fh®.
n#‹ : e‹¿ m«kh. j§fis tU¤â¡ bfhŸshÔ®fŸ.
Ä[°. ~ng®ng¡° : xU bjhªjuî« ïšiy. oa®, Ú c‹ cilikfis bfh©L tªJŸshŒ mšyth?
: M« m«kh, ï‹¿uî eh‹ Ä°. ~ng®ng¡i[ (Miss. Fairfax-I) rªâ¡f ïaYkh?
ok
n#‹
Ä[°. ~ng®ng¡° : X, Ú moyh (Adela) it g‰¿ ngR»whah? mtŸ jh‹ c‹ tU§fhy khzÉ.
n#‹ : mtŸ c§fŸ kfŸ ïšiyah?
Ä[°. ~ng®ng¡° : ïšiy, vd¡F FL«g« »ilahJ. mtŸ âU. nuhá°lÇ‹
(Mr. Rochester’s) kfŸ. c‹id ïuî btFneu« eh‹ fh¡f it¡f¡ TlhJ. th,
o
c‹ gL¡if miwia fh£L»nw‹.
[Jane XŒbtL¤J ïuî e‹whŒ cw§F»whŸ. ã‹, Éoa‰fhiyÆš vGªJ eilgÆ‰á nk‰bfhŸ»whŸ.]
Ä[°. ~ng®ng¡° : v‹d? mj‰FŸ vGªJ É£lhna? Ú Éoa‰fhiyÆš Ó¡»ukhf vG« gH¡f«
ab
cŸstsh? cd¡F Thornfield ão¤âU¡»wh?

n#‹ : M«, ïJ mUikahd ïl«!
[Miss. Adela, Miss. Varens vD« j‹ gÂ¥bg©Ql‹ òšbtË (lawn) ïš Xo tU»whŸ.]
Ä[°. ~ng®ng¡° : ïnjh mtŸ (moyh) tªJ É£lhŸ. fhiy tz¡f« Miss. Varens.
Ä°. btnu‹° : fhiy tz¡f«, Mrs. Fairfax.
ur
Ä[°. ~ng®ng¡° : [moyhÉl«] (n#id fh£o) ït® jh‹ cd¡F ïÅnkš ghl« brhšÈ¤ ju¥ngh»wh®.
tªJ mtUl‹ ngR.
Ä°. moyh : ïÅa fhiy tz¡f«, Miss. Jane.
n#‹ : ïÅa fhiy tz¡f«. ï§F th [moyh mtÇl« tU»whŸ] Ú Äfî« mHfhf
.s
ïU¡»whŒ. ehis eh« ghl§fis Mu«ã¤J f‰fyh«.

Ä°. moyh : eh« f‰W¡bfhŸsyh« v‹»Ö®fns?
n#‹ : M«. eh« Thornfield-I R‰¿íŸs tašfËilna elªJ ïa‰if, Éy§FfŸ
w
k‰W« ó¡fŸ g‰¿ m¿nth«. ò¤jf§fËš ïšyhjt‰iwbašyh« eh«

gÆYnth«. ãwF gl« tiuªJ t©z« Ô£Lnth«.
Ä°. moyh : t©z« Ô£Ltjh, Ä° n#‹°?
n#‹ : M«. t©z« Ô£LtJjh‹. mªj¡ fiy jh‹ M©khÉ‹ #‹dš vd eh‹
w
e«ò»nw‹. cd¡F XÉa« tiua ão¡Fkh?

Ä°. moyh : M« Miss. Jane. eh‹ mij¤jh‹ v¥nghJ« brŒnt‹. vd¡F ghlî«, Mlî« Tl
bjÇí«. eh‹ brŒJ fh£l£Lkh?
Ä[°. ~ng®ng¡° : moyh, Miss. Jane cl‹ bghGJ ngh¡f cd¡F gy thu§fS«, khj§fS«
w
cŸsd. ï¥nghJ Ú c‹ miw¡F¢ brš.

n#‹ : M«, ehD« mªj bghGJngh¡»‰fhf MtYl‹ fh¤âU¡»nw‹. [Miss. Varens
k‰W« Adela m§»UªJ brš»wh®fŸ.]
[moyhî¡F ghl« brhšÈ¤ ju Mu«ã¤J, Thornfield-š n#‹ j‹ òâa thœit bjhl§F»whŸ.]
- Charlotte Bronte
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1 Prose - Journey by Train 77 - 88

2 Prose - A Story of Self Sacrifice and

Poem - Courage 120 - 125

Play - Jane Eyre 137 - 150

Sura’s Summative Assessment Model Question Paper

Tamil Translation 155 - 168

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They searched for a The train passed the

Sir Francis and Mr. Phileas The train stopped 50 miles

The railroad ended at

abandoned - deserted or left

Sura’s ➠ VII Std 5 in 1 ➠ Term III - English - Unit - 1

* Words given in bold are taken from Textbook Glossary.

anything, even lie and cheat, to get what he wants.

Sura’s ➠ VII Std 5 in 1 ➠ Term III - English - Prose

1. Why did the train stop in the middle of the forest?

2. Why was Sir Francis angry?

services as a guide to them.

Sura’s ➠ VII Std 5 in 1 ➠ Term III - English - Unit - 1

A. Fill in the table.

B. Answer the questions briefly.

2. What was the reaction of the inhabitants?

3. What did Mr. Fogg mean by, ‘it was foreseen’?

4. Describe the elephant driver in your own words.

Sura’s ➠ VII Std 5 in 1 ➠ Term III - English - Prose

Phrasal verbs Meaning

3. get away (c) to enter a bus, a train or a plane

 [ Ans 1. (b); 2. (f); 3. (a); 4. (e); 5. (c); 6. (d)]

2. picnic - a trip or excursion to the country, seaside etc. on which people

4. tour - a journey for pleasure in which several places are visited.

Sura’s ➠ VII Std 5 in 1 ➠ Term III - English - Unit - 1

: Yes, Madam. We offer flight packages from Chennai to Shirdi at

Museum, Maruthi temple and Nandadeep.

Receptionist : Thank you for calling, Madam. Have a nice day.

I. Rewrite the story in the past tense.

to another tree. The boy who was

Sura’s ➠ VII Std 5 in 1 ➠ Term III - English - Prose

This hotel is famous for Yes! It’s soft and

8.00 am Market T. Nagar Go shopping for Auto

Day 2 Monday Temple

Sura’s ➠ VII Std 5 in 1 ➠ Term III - English - Unit - 1

also using trolleys to carry the luggage.

I. Choose the correct Synonyms from the options below.

Sura’s ➠ VII Std 5 in 1 ➠ Term III - English - Prose

II. Choose the correct Antonyms from the options below.

(d) getting up [ Ans (a) sleeping]

(a) became happy (b) broke

III. Choose the Correct Answer (MCQ).

1. The train had started ________.

Sura’s ➠ VII Std 5 in 1 ➠ Term III - English - Unit - 1

(a) averse (b) ugly

(d) breakfast [ Ans (d) breakfast]

IV. Short Questions with Answers.

Ans There were a number of officers, Government officials and merchants.

4. Who was Sir Francis?

Sura’s ➠ VII Std 5 in 1 ➠ Term III - English - Prose

V. Paragraph Questions with Answers.

Sura’s ➠ VII Std 5 in 1 ➠ Term III - English - Unit - 1

2 Prose - A Story of Self Sacrifice and

[ Ans 1. (b); 2. (f); 3. (a); 4. (e); 5. (c); 6. (d)]

2. picnic - a trip or excursion to the country, seaside etc. on which people

I. Rewrite the story in the past tense.

(d) getting up [ Ans (a) sleeping]

(d) breakfast [ Ans (d) breakfast]

[ Ans 1. (b); 2. (c); 3. (d); 4. (e); 5. (a)]

[ Ans Persian Gulf]

(a) new (b) beautiful (c) vast (d) strange