Now read these sentences. • The old man had no witness. Had is used to talk about what we have already done. It is used in place of both have and has. Therefore, it can be used with both singular and plural nouns or pronouns. • The emperor and his courtiers clapped and cheered Birbal. Some verbs, which we call regular verbs, show past action by adding -d/-ed at the end. A past tense verb helps us talk about completed or finished past actions or events which regularly took place in the past. • Birbal saved the old man’s life with a simple trick. • Birbal attended Akbar’s court every day. If a verb ends in -e, you add -d. agree → agreed like → liked escape → escaped If a verb ends in a vowel and a consonant, the consonant is usually doubled before -ed. stop → stopped plan → planned If a verb ends in consonant and -y, you remove the y and add -ied. try → tried carry → carried But if the word ends in a vowel and -y, you add -ed. play → played enjoy → enjoyed Tree Witness 45 Ascend G3 English MCB Part 1.indb 45 7/19/2023 7:08:22 PM
1. Circle the verbs that double the last consonant in their past forms. Write the past forms in your notebook. skip play jump open drop walk shop spot watch travel 2. Read and circle the correct option. Amit and Lalit was/had a family concert. The concert were/was at their home in Kolkata. The children and their parents were/played their instruments. Everyone in the audience listened to/was the music and enjoyed/had it. It was/ were a really special day. 3. Write any five things you did during your last vacation. Follow the example. I visited my cousins. Write It 1. What do you think life in Akbar’s time was like for a common man? Which of these things did people have then? Tick the correct answers. Discuss your answers in the class and score yourself. • cinema • printed books • ships • airplanes • concerts • TV • telephones 46 Tree Witness Ascend G3 English MCB Part 1.indb 46 7/19/2023 7:08:23 PM
Ron studies in a school in Ooty. Read this description where he is talking about his grandfather’s time. This is my grandpa’s village in 1952. There wasn’t a cinema or a theatre in the village. It was too small. There were no air conditioners, but the weather was always nice. There weren’t too many cars even in the town next to it, but people had bicycles. There wasn’t an airport and there weren’t any planes in the sky. People didn’t have computers or email. They listened to music on the radio and there were village concerts during Ram Leela or Ratha Yatra. Only a few houses had electric lights, but almost all of them had candles. People had coal ovens at home and they didn’t have gas cylinders. There were no TV sets, but most people read newspapers. Grandpa had a lot of friends there and it was a really nice place. 2. Now, write about a town in Akbar’s time. Use these words and phrases along with joining words like and, or, and but. Write in your notebook. • There wasn’t … • People had … • Some houses had … • There weren’t any … • They didn’t have … You may begin like this: This is about (name of the town) in (year) ... Tree Witness 47 Ascend G3 English MCB Part 1.indb 47 7/19/2023 7:08:24 PM
6 7/19/2023 7:08:25 PM There isn’t Time Reading There isn’t time, there isn’t time To do the things I want to do, With all the mountain-tops to climb, And all the woods to wander through, And all the seas to sail upon, And everywhere there is to go, And all the people, everyone Who lives upon the earth, to know. To know a few, and do a few, And then sit down and make a rhyme About the rest I want to do. Eleanor Farjeon Let's Enjoy Answer the questions. a) Write four things the poet wants to do. b) What will the poet do about the things that she cannot do? 48 Ascend G3 English MCB Part 1.indb 48
c) Pick out the word from the poem which means ‘forest’. d) Why does the poet feel that she will not have time for all the things she wants to do? e) Complete the actions as described in the poem. i) climb ii) wander through iii) sail upon iv) know Activity 1. Pick out two rhyming pairs of words at the end of the lines. Is there a pattern to how the words rhyme? 2. Which words are repeated through the lines of the poem? Why do you think they are repeated? There isn’t Time 49 Ascend G3 English MCB Part 1.indb 49 7/19/2023 7:08:26 PM
7 The Peddler's Dream Warm Up Talk to your partner about a dream you had. You can discuss: a) Did it ever come true? b) Who did you see in your dream? c) Why do you think you had that dream? Reading Long ago in a village in Norfolk lived a poor peddler named John Chapman. One night, John dreamed that he would hear very joyful news if he went to stand on London Bridge. The next morning John remembered his dream, but he thought, “This dream cannot possibly come true.” That night and the following night, John had the same dream again. At last he decided to go to London Bridge and see what might happen. John Chapman walked all the way to London. He stood on London Bridge for two or three days, looking around and waiting to hear some good news. A shopkeeper noticed him standing there day after day. Finally, he went over to talk to John. 50 7/19/2023 7:08:28 PM Ascend G3 English MCB Part 1.indb 50
“I see that you are not begging or selling anything,” the shopkeeper said. “What are you doing? Why are you here?” “I dreamed that I would hear joyful news on London Bridge,” John said honestly. The shopkeeper laughed, “What a fool you are! I can’t believe you travelled here and wasted these days standing around, all because of a dream. I would never do such a thing.” “In fact,” the shopkeeper continued, “last night I dreamed that I was in a village in Norfolk, a place I have never been before. In my dream, I went to an orchard behind a peddler’s house and dug under a huge oak tree. There I found a great treasure. But do you think I am foolish enough to travel to that village in Norfolk, just because of a dream?” The shopkeeper laughed again. “No, I am too wise for that. Take my advice and go home. Don’t waste any more time standing on this bridge,’’ the shopkeeper added. John thought to himself, “I will not give up just because this shopkeeper is telling me to.” He listened quietly and then thought, “This shopkeeper’s dream must be the good news I’ve been waiting for! I will now hurry home.” At home in his village in Norfolk, he began to dig under a huge oak tree in the orchard behind his house. Soon his shovel hit a box. He pulled it up and opened it to find a great treasure of gold coins. On the lid of the box was a Latin inscription. John could not read Latin, so he cleverly placed the lid in his window. Soon he heard two passing schoolboys translate its message into English: “Under me does lie, another richer far than I.” Filled with excitement, John returned to the orchard and the hole where he had found the box. He dug deeper and deeper until he uncovered a larger box filled with an even bigger treasure. The Peddler’s Dream 51 Ascend G3 English MCB Part 1.indb 51 7/19/2023 7:08:29 PM
At that time the village church was falling down and in great need of repair. The good peddler used his new wealth to restore it. He got workers and bought all the things they needed. Soon the church was in glorious condition, and the entire village benefited from John Chapman’s good fortune. To this day, you may find in the village church a wooden carving of John Chapman, with his peddler’s pack on his back and his dog at his heels. His picture is also found on windows and walls throughout the village, so that the people may never forget the wisdom of a simple peddler who really did follow his dream. Glossary inscription: words that are written or cut into peddler: a person who sells from door to door or something in the street wealth: a large amount of money restore: to return to its original form orchard: a group or collection of fruit or nut trees glorious: delightful; wonderful treasure: wealth or riches that have been stored benefit: an advantage shovel: a tool that is used to dig fortune: wealth or riches wisdom: the ability to make good decisions based Latin: an ancient language related to modern on knowledge and experience European languages Read and Answer The Peddler’s Dream Answer the questions given below. 7/19/2023 7:08:30 PM a) What was the peddler’s dream? b) What was the shopkeeper’s dream? c) What was the ‘good news’ that John was waiting for? d) What did John do with his wealth? e) What can you find in the village church? 52 Ascend G3 English MCB Part 1.indb 52
Think and Answer 1. Read this line and answer the questions. “Under me does lie, another richer far than I.” a) How did John understand the meaning of the inscription on the box? b) What do these words mean? 2. Was John able to follow his dream? If so, how? 3. What is your dream? How do you plan to make it come true? W O R D Word Work W O RK Adjectives from nouns Read this sentence from the story. • Filled with excitement, John returned to the orchard and the hole where he had found the box. In this sentence, the word excitement is a noun. The adjective for this word is excited. Often the adjective form of a word is close to the noun form of the word. Examples: • wisdom (noun): wise (adjective) • truth (noun): true (adjective) Choose the right word. Say if the word is a noun (N) or an adjective (A). The first one is done for you. Discuss your answers in the class and score yourself. a) Mayank was ( sleepy /sleep) in the afternoon. A b) The singer wanted (fame/famous). c) (Honest/Honesty) is the best policy. The Peddler’s Dream 53 Ascend G3 English MCB Part 1.indb 53 7/19/2023 7:08:31 PM
d) She was in a lot of (pain/painful). e) She was an (intelligent/intelligence) girl. f) We had a lot of (funny/fun) at the circus. g) I don’t think the food Mrs Robinson cooked was (taste/tasty). Listen Live Listen to this conversation and answer the questions. Say whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Listen again and check your answers. a) Sudha wants to be a cricketer. b) Madhav says he doesn’t like cricket. c) Madhav wants to be a football star. d) Dhoni is a football star. e) Madhav doesn’t know much about football stars. Sound Sense 1. Read the sentences from the story and note the use of oy words. • One night, John dreamed that he would hear very joyful news if he went to stand on London Bridge. • Soon he heard two passing schoolboys translate its message into English. 2. Read the poem aloud. Pay attention to how the letters in colour are said. The boy has a toy. See the boy Playing with his toy Roy, Did you enjoy your toy? 54 The Peddler’s Dream Ascend G3 English MCB Part 1.indb 54 7/19/2023 7:08:32 PM
Speak Now Speak about your own visit to a shop to buy something. Talk about what you bought and how much you paid for it. Were you happy with your purchase? Present a role play with your partner. Good morning, Madam. Can I help you? Yes. Can I see that red train engine please? Of course. Here you are. How much does it cost? It costs 650. But it’s very big. I want a small one. The blue one is smaller. It’s 350. How much is it? Excellent! Here’s 350. The Peddler’s Dream 55 Ascend G3 English MCB Part 1.indb 55 7/19/2023 7:08:33 PM
Go Grammar Simple present tense We know that the simple present tense is used to talk about everyday actions or habits. It also tells us about actions that are always true. Examples: • My parents read a newspaper daily. (everyday action) • The stars always shine at night. (actions that are always true) However, the simple present is also used for orders, advice, instructions, and requests. Read these sentences from the story. • Take my advice and go home. • Don’t waste any more time standing on this bridge. 1. Write E for actions that you do every day, A for actions that are always true, and I for sentences that give advice, instructions, or make requests. Discuss your answers in the class and score yourself. a) Mother does yoga every morning. b) Water boils at a high temperature. c) Can you switch off the fan, please? d) Dad goes for a walk after dinner. e) Don’t talk loudly. f) Monsoon reaches Kerala in June. 2. Write four things you do in school every day and four instructions your teacher gives you in school. Things I do every day Instructions my teacher gives Which tense did you use for each of the sentences above? What instructions do your parents give you every day? Make a list of them and share with your teacher. 56 The Peddler’s Dream Ascend G3 English MCB Part 1.indb 56 7/19/2023 7:08:33 PM
‘Will’ for future Our story is about a peddler who dreams about what will happen in the future. Read the sentences from the story and note the reference to the future. • John thought to himself, “I will not give up just because this shopkeeper is telling me to.” • He listened quietly and then thought, “This shopkeeper’s dream must be the good news I’ve been waiting for! I will now hurry home.” The present tense of a verb tells us about an action that happens regularly or is always true. The past tense of a verb tells us about an action that has already happened. The future forms tell about an action that has not yet happened. There are different ways in which we can talk about future actions. Look and read. You are my friend. What about a picnic Good idea! I will I will help you with at the riverside get some juice and tomorrow? sandwiches from your studies. home. The Peddler’s Dream 57 Ascend G3 English MCB Part 1.indb 57 7/19/2023 7:08:34 PM
There are signs! If you behave, I You will become a will bake a cake for great writer. you. Remember We use will to talk about • promises (I will help you with your studies.) • to express what we think might happen (predictions) (There are signs! You will become a great writer.) • to express decisions taken on the spot (I will get some juice and sandwiches from home.) We always use will with a verb in the base form. Will is never used without a verb. The negative form of will is will not. It is also written as won’t. base form of the verb • I promise, I will finish my homework tonight. 3. Add will and rewrite the sentences. a) She go out in the evening if it does not rain. b) Mum said she bring me chocolates when she goes to the market. c) Rohit says he become a doctor when he grows up. d) The weatherman on TV said that there be more rains this weekend. e) Sohail is playing well. He score a century. f) If we do not hurry, we miss the train. 58 The Peddler’s Dream Ascend G3 English MCB Part 1.indb 58 7/19/2023 7:08:36 PM
4. Choose the correct explanation. Follow the example. a) You have cut yourself badly. I will put some medicine on the wound. (Promise/ On the spot decision ) b) “Coach, we are sure we will do much better in the next match.” (Promise/On the spot decision) c) If we do not come for the assembly on time, our class teacher will scold us. (On the spot decision/Condition) d) Gaurav said he will drop us at the railway station. (Promise/Condition) e) Mohit and I will go out to play now. The rain has stopped. (Promise/On the spot decision) Write It The peddler restored the church, which is now visited by many people every day. One man decided to write a thank-you note to John Chapman, telling him how much the people of the village appreciate his good work. Dear Mr Chapman, We are so grateful to you for having restored the village church. Every time we say our prayers in it, our hearts are filled with delight and gratitude for you. This is the only church in the village, and when the older church had started to fall, there was no place for us to worship. On behalf of all the villagers, I would like to thank you for your thoughtfulness. May God let you show us your kindness in many more ways. Yours affectionately, Robert Lewis The Peddler’s Dream 59 Ascend G3 English MCB Part 1.indb 59 7/19/2023 7:08:37 PM
Now write a short thank you note to the person you admire the most. Give reasons why you admire him or her. You can begin like this. Dear , I am glad to have you as my . I like you because Yours affectionately, (sign off ) 60 The Peddler’s Dream Ascend G3 English MCB Part 1.indb 60 7/19/2023 7:08:37 PM
Student Reflection Come to this page after you complete a lesson. Choose the smiley that shows how well you have understood the lesson. Friends Forever Jack and the Beanstalk Very clear Clear Somewhat clear Not clear at all Very clear Clear Somewhat clear Not clear at all I need help with ..........………………...............……… I need help with ..........………………...............……… ...................................................................................... ...................................................................................... What I liked about this lesson ................................... What I liked about this lesson ................................... …………………………………………............................ …………………………………………............................ The City Train James and the Giant Peach Very clear Clear Somewhat clear Not clear at all Very clear Clear Somewhat clear Not clear at all I need help with ..........………………...............……… I need help with ..........………………...............……… ...................................................................................... ...................................................................................... What I liked about this lesson ................................... What I liked about this lesson ................................... …………………………………………............................ …………………………………………............................ Tree Witness There isn’t Time Very clear Clear Somewhat clear Not clear at all Very clear Clear Somewhat clear Not clear at all I need help with ..........………………...............……… I need help with ..........………………...............……… ...................................................................................... ...................................................................................... What I liked about this lesson ................................... What I liked about this lesson ................................... …………………………………………............................ …………………………………………............................ The Peddler’s Dream Very clear Clear Somewhat clear Not clear at all I need help with ..........………………...............……… ...................................................................................... What I liked about this lesson ................................... …………………………………………............................ Ascend G3 English MCB Part 1.indb 61 61 7/19/2023 7:08:37 PM
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