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Reading A UNIT II HUMANITY Comprehension Passage I Read the passage and answer the questions given below: \"I cannot understand why the spring is so late in coming. I hope there will be a change in the weather. But the spring never came, nor the summer. The autumn gave golden fruit to every garden, but to my garden she gave none.\" 1. Who said these words? 2. Why didn’t the spring come to the garden? 3. Which season remained in his garden? 4. Here in the lesson, what does spring actually represent? 5. What does the story teach us? 6. Give the antonyms of the given words: i) spring - ii) changed - iii) covered - iv) bright - v) forgotten - 7. Make your own sentence with the given phrasal verbs from the lesson: i) creep in - ii) run away - iii) put up - 8. Give the synonyms of the following: i) slay - ii) prosecute - iii) trespassers - iv) cloak - v) wrap - Reading B Comprehension Passage II Read the passage and answer the following questions: \"How selfish I have been! Now I know why the spring would not come here. I will put that poor little boy on the top of the tree, and then I will knock down the wall, and my garden shall be the children‘s playground forever and ever.\" 100

1. In what way was the giant selfish? 2. Why did the spring arrive all of a sudden in the giant's garden? 3. What does spring bring along with it? 4. What does 'knocking down the wall' actually symbolise? 5. Who is the little boy? Where does he take the giant? 6. Give the synonyms of a. selfish - b. cease - c. admire - 7. Give the antonyms of i) giant - ii) roaring - iii) delighted - 8. Make own sentences with the given phrasal verbs: i) reach up - ii) break down - iii) make up - iv) walk into - Reading C Comprehension Passage III Read the stanza: There is a garden In my heart Where beauty grows In fits and starts Where smiles are petals From the flowers Bestowed by others From their bowers. 1. What is the poet comparing? 2. What are the flowers in the heart's garden? 3. What are our smiles compared with? 4. How does the poet relate a smile to happiness? 5. What is the central idea of the poem? 101

II. Unseen Comprehension Passages Template for unseen passages These passages or stanzas (from poems) have been picked up from various sources on a variety of topics. They would be immensely beneficial to the students in enhancing their thinking skills and substantiating their understanding. The key concept of CCE, the '5 W and 1 H' has been emphatically incorporated into this section as well. Students must be encouraged to do them on their own. The different type of questions like multiple choice, True or False, fill in the blanks and content based questions would help the children from the examination point of view. UNIT 1 Passage 1 Dengue is a mosquito-borne infection that causes a severe flu-like illness and sometimes, a potentially lethal complication called Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF). Dengue is also known by other names, including 'breakbone' or 'dandy fever'. Dengue viruses are transmitted to humans through the bites of infective female Aedes mosquitoes. The incidence of dengue has grown dramatically around the world in recent decades. WHO currently estimates that there may be 50 million dengue infections world-wide every year. The South-East Asia and the Western Pacific are the most seriously affected. 1. How is dengue spread to humans? 2. What other names is dengue known by? 3. What is the lethal complication that can occur in dengue? 4. Which parts of the world are most affected by dengue? 5. What does the WHO estimate? Passage 2 The Kanha National Park, situated 165 km from Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, has earned the distinction of Asia's best National Park spread across 940 sq. km. It offers a unique and exciting panorama of wildlife. Kanha is home to tigers, leopards, hyenas, wild buffaloes and more than a 100 Avian species. The only habitat of the rare swamp deer Barasingha, Kanha has a thick vegetation of Sal and Bamboo forests with its numerous streams and magnificent forest cover. Every inch of Kanha has thrilling surprises in store for the nature and wildlife lovers. At this untouched and undisturbed National Park, we can catch the animal kingdom in perfect harmony with nature. i) Kanha National Park is situated in . a) Andhra Pradesh b) Madhya Pradesh c) Uttar Pradesh d) Arunachal Pradesh 102

ii) It is spread over an area of a) 900 sq. km b) 840 sq. km c) 980 sq. km d) 940 sq. km c) Streams d) Factories iii) Which of these does Kanha not have? c) Africa d) Australia c) Barasingha d) Sal a) Bamboo forests b) Wild buffaloes iv) It is the best National Park in a) America b) Asia v) It is the only habitat for the rare a) hyena b) tiger UNIT 2 Passage 1 A study from wireless trade association CTIA and Harris Interactive, reveals that four out of every five teenagers have a cell phone i.e. 80% compared with 40% of teens in 2004. Additional tracking of consumer usage and ratings determined that half of all children between 8 and 12 years have cell phones. These researches barely scratch the surface of teen obsession with cell phones as communication tools, entertainment tools, status symbols and fashion accessories. Teens can't live without their cell phones. Teens have no time to talk to their parents because they are always busy texting or surfing the net. 1. What is this passage about? 2. Which age group is addicted and obsessed with cell phones? 3. How has this excessive usage changed as compared to 2004? 4. What are the cell phones a symbol of, for the teens? 5. Do you think it is okay to use cell phones excessively? Give reasons. Passage 2 The legendary name of Rani Laxmi Bai, a valorous Hindu lady who fought bravely to free our motherland from the shackles of British, remains forever in all our minds. She was the great heroine of the first war of Indian freedom. Her name shines in golden letters in the history of Indian freedom struggle. She was born to Moropanth and Bhagirath Bai on 19th November 1835. She was named Manu Bai. Along with formal education she was skilled in sword fight, horse riding and shooting with a gun. She married Gangadhar Rao in 1842 and became the Rani of Jhansi. She fought bravely against the British soldiers. She had the spirit of a lion. She was the embodiment of patriotism, self respect and heroism. i) Name the valorous Hindu lady who fought against the British. ii) When was she born? iii) As a young girl, what did she learn? iv) Why does her name shine in golden letters in the history of India? v) Describe Laxmi Bai in a sentence. 103

UNIT III Passage 1 Kasauli is located in the Shivalik hills, 6400 ft above sea level, overlooking the plains of Punjab. It is situated in Himachal Pradesh and the people of Kasauali are jealously possessive of this Himachali beauty. It is 77 km from Shimla and 303 km from Delhi. Kasauli is not an overcrowded tourist spot like Shimla and Mussoorie, where hordes of tourists have ruined the natural beauty of the place. Kasauli's tranquil serenity is soothing to the eyes. The aged chestnut trees, the beautiful mountains, and the snow-covered peaks are delightfully relaxing. The Shri Baba Balaknath Temple and the Monkey Point there, are worth seeing. 1. Where is Kasauli located? 2. Why is it more beautiful than Shimla and Mussoorie? 3. Describe the beauty of this Himachali beauty. 4. In which state is Kasauli situated? 5. Name some beautiful sights in Kasauli. Passage 2 A friend is a gift of God. It is God's way of answering your needs. We nurture a bond of friendship with love and in return we get gratitude. A friend acts like a board that provides strong support at all times. He/ she is also like a fireside that provides us warmth in turbulent times. One does not need to proclaim one's love for a friend. He will be able to read our thoughts, desires and expectations even when we do not e x p r e s s t h e m . W e c a n open our heart to our true friends and share our joy and sorrows with them. We realise the importance of a true friend only in his absence. Talking to a friend refreshes our minds like the morning dew. State whether the following statements are True or False: [] i) God answers our need by giving us true friends. [] ii) We never get gratitude from friends. [] iii) It is difficult to share our sorrows or problems with friends. [] iv) Friends can read our mind, even when we don't express them. [] v) True friendship is like morning dew. 104

III. Word-Webs UNIT – I FAMILY Mind Mapping MOTHER Takes care of the family Affection Unconditional Support love Care Sacrifice Quarelling CHILDHOOD Infancy Babies Happiness No worries Love and affection 105

UNIT - II HUMANITY Children GARDEN Beautiful Nature Flowers Singing Birds Fruits Bring Joy CHILDREN Innocent Forms of God Love and affection Play Study 106

IV. Writing Discourses I. Dialogue Writing Dialogue writing is basically a conversation between two people. It could be a formal conversation or an informal conversation. Template The points that are to be kept in mind while writing a dialogue are:­ x Type of participants ( For eg:­ between friends or between father and son or between teacher and student, etc.) x The language used (For eg :­ between friends informal words could be used where as between teacher and student formal language has to be used. x The topic to be covered. x Greetings to begin with and ending with concluding words. x Dialogue should be short and to the point Two friends meet at a restaurant and they discuss about their future plans. Write a dialogue between them. Shashank: Hi! How are you? Dheeresh: I am fine. How about you? Shashank: Where are you planning to study next? Dheeresh: It all depends on which college I get admission in. Shashank: That's true! I am planning to join CBIT. Dheeresh: In case I don't get in IIT, then I am planning to join GITAM. Shashank: Which branch of engineering are you interested in? Dheeresh: I am interested in Software Engineering, since I plan to go abroad. Shashank: That's great! I am interested in Chemical Engineering. Dheeresh: It has great prospects. Shashank: Yes I know. We must meet soon again. Dheeresh: Yes, sure! II. Writing an Article for a Newspaper Template Article writing for a newspaper is actually a type of writing in which we present our points of view on major issues related to current affairs. Therefore the following points need to be kept in mind:­ x It shouldn't be too descriptive. x It should be compact and to the point. dx acNciadmenetssoafrpeeoonpltehearreisgee.nReerpaollyrtn&oatrtmicelenstioonnetdheaseitaisrenaotcpoemrsmoonnal.f x Language used should be formal and apt. x Deviation from the main topic must not happen 107

Road accidents are on the rise. Report &articles on these are a common feature of the newspaper everyday. Write an article to be published in a newspaper giving your views on the frequency of road accidents, their causes and how they can be prevented. Escalating Road Accidents One serious road accident in the country occurs every minute. 16 people die on Indian roads every hour. 16 children die daily on Indian roads. 5 lives end on Delhi's roads daily. In 2013, there were 1,37,000 people killed; in 2014, 1,54,000; and in 2015 the number has further increased by 8.1% in the first 6 months itself. Aren't these statistics given by Transport Research Wing of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways scary? Why is it that road accidents have increased to such a disastrous level? We need to introspect about them. Most of the accidents are due to drunken driving, lack of awareness of traffic rules, driving while speaking on cell phones and crossing of speed limits. Unless stringent action is taken by the Government, things would not change. Rules need to be imp l e m e n t e d i n a p r o p e r way. Heavy fines must be implemented for people who are violating them. The general public also has a responsibility. Every citizen has to be socially responsible and aware, because it is not only their lives which are at stake, but others' lives as well. III. Letter Writing - Informal Letter writing is an important part of written communication. They are generally of two types: Formal letters and Informal letters. In this section we would focus on informal letters. All letters follow the block format. Template An informal letter consists of six parts, in the following order: 1) The Heading - Consists of the writer's address and the date 2) The Salutation - Consists of addressing the addressee 3) The Body of the letter - Contains the main content of the letter 4) The Subscription - Ending of the letter, e.g., Thank you, Your friend, etc. 5) The Signature 6) The Superscription - Consists of the Sender's address to be written on the envelope The following hints may help you in writing your letter: - A hill station in Vizag, about 120 km from the city - In the Eastern Ghats - 2990 ft above sea level - Beautiful green mountains, valleys and waterfalls - Very popular with tourists - Burra caves, coffee plantations, tribal museum, etc. tourist spots 108

Date: 31st December 2019 From Flat No: 205 AVM Apartments Karasa, Visakhapatnam Dear Sushmit, Hope you are enjoying your winter vacation. This year, I had a wonderful vacation. Along with my family members and some family friends, we went to Araku valley for a 3-day pleasure trip. Araku is a hill station 120 km from the city of Visakhapatnam, nestled in the foothills of the Eastern Ghats. As it is 2990 ft above sea level, the temperature there was around 8 - 9 degrees. Oh! It was really chilly. The beautiful green valleys, the mountains, the small tribal villages scattered on the way, and the coffee plantations, were all deliciously beautiful. The Burra caves were mysterious and interesting. We visited all the tourist places in and around Araku. We had a great time. Hoping you'll be able to join us for the next holiday. Yours lovingly Aravind To Mr. Sushmit Prakash Road, Amalapuram East Godavari Dist. IV. Story writing Story writing is a delightful form of composition. It has its own charm. Everyone likes to read a story or write a story. Template x Understanding the central idea of the outline given x Having a definite idea of the plot of the story x Beginning and ending must be striking x Simple language must be used x Preferably a moral to be added x Story must always be narrated in Past tense. 109

The following hints will help in writing a good and an interesting story: Develop the given outline of a story and give a suitable title for it. Hints: A dog - comes by a piece of meat - goes outside - crosses a bridge - sees his reflection - thinks the other dog has a bigger piece of meat - greed overtakes him - barks at image - loses his piece of meat. Story: Once, a dog was searching for food. It found a piece of meat. It was very happy. Being afraid of other dogs, he ran to the jungle to eat the meat in peace. On its way, there was a stream and a bridge across it. While crossing the bridge, the dog looked into the water. He saw a dog carrying a big piece of meat. It was his own reflection. But the foolish dog took it to be another dog. Greed overpowered him. He started barking at his rival. At once, his own piece of meat fell from his mouth into the water. The poor dog repented his folly. His greed made him lose his piece of meat. Moral: Greed is a curse. Title of the Story: The Greedy Dog V. Creating an Advertisement Advertisements are a powerful tool of expression. They are used either to make us aware of a new product launched or to spread a social message or to give certain information to the public. Advertisements involve a lot of creativity. Template x Content should be presented interestingly x Short phrases must be used x Pictures can be used for better impact x An advertisement must have the sender's details x Contact numbers and e- mail address must be given x Captions make them more noticeable Key characteristics of an advertisement: x Catching attention x Stimulating interest x Arousing desire x Supplying details x Motivating action 110

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