202110232-TRIUMPH-STUDENT-WORKBOOK-ENGLISH-G09-PART2

THE TRIAL Creative Writing Session 5 I. Observe the picture and write in about 120 words the thoughts that come to your mind: (Hints: school function- participation-tradition- colourful- rangoli- team effort) UNIT 7 THEATRE 50

ANTONY’S SPEECH Chapter– 2: ANTONY’S SPEECH Reading and Comprehension (Unseen Poem) Session 6 Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow. SYMPATHY - By Charles Mackay I lay in sorrow, in deep distress; My grief a proud man heard; His looks were cold, he gave me gold, But not a kindly word. My sorrow passed – I paid him back The gold he gave to me; Then stood erect and spoke my thanks And blessed his charity. I lay in wait, and grief and pain; A poor man passed my way, He bound my head, he gave me bread, He watched me night and day. How shall I pay him back again For all he did to me? Oh, gold is great, but greater far Is heavenly sympathy. UNIT 7 THEATRE 51

ANTONY’S SPEECH I. Choose the right answer. 1. How did the proud man help the poet when he was in deep distress? [] A. He gave him gold B. He took him home C. He gave some money D. He pitied the poet 2. What was it he did not give the poet? [] A. Money B. Gold C. Food D. Sympathy 3. How did the poor man take care of the poet? [] A. The poor man gave him some money and food. B. The poor man gave gold and kind words. C.The poor man gave food to the poet and took care of him day and night. D. He took the poet home and bound his head which was hurt. 4. Which of the following statements is not true? [] A. The poet repaid his debt to the proud man by thanking him. B. The poor man blessed the charity of the poet. C. When the poet was in sorrow, he was given money. D. The poet says he cannot repay the poor man for his sympathy. 5. Which word in the poem means “giving money to a person who is in need”? [ ] A. Charity B. Sympathy C. Kindness D. Distress UNIT 7 THEATRE 52

ANTONY’S SPEECH Creative Writing Session 7 I. Poster-making Imagine that you are the president of the youth club of your locality and you have planned to conduct a three-day science fair for the young scientists in the loving memory of the great scientist Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Design a poster that describes your programme. UNIT 7 THEATRE 53

MAHATMA GANDHI- PUSHED OUT OF TRAIN Chapter– 3: MAHATMA GANDHI– PUSHED OUT OF TRAIN Reading and Comprehension (Unseen Poem) Session 8 Read the following passage to answer the questions given below. South Africa is a nation with an intricate history. Early in the 17th century, Dutch and British settlers came to South Africa and fought for control of this huge area of land that belonged to native blacks. The settlers won and many years later in 1948, the government passed stringent laws to separate the native blacks and descendants of the white settlers. It is important to note that almost 80% of the population was black in 1948. Yet black South Africans were forced to move to specific areas away from the white population and were denied the right to vote. In fact, many freedoms were taken away from the native blacks. The policy was called apartheid, which means “apartness.” In the busy city of Johannesburg, there was great inequality. White South Africans lived in large houses while black South Africans lived in huts on the outskirts of the city with no electricity, plumbing or heat. Black South Africans were required to carry a pass book when they entered the city. If caught by the authorities without pass books, black South Africans were thrown in prison. The pass book rule did not apply to the white citizens of Johannesburg. I. Choose the right answer. 1. What is the passage about? [] A. blacks B. whites C. racial discrimination D. South Africa 2. The huge area of land that formed South Africa originally belonged to the_________. [] A. native blacks B. British C. Dutch D. South Americans 3. Which of the following is a synonym of “apartness”? [] A. moreover B. difference C. away D. normality UNIT 7 THEATRE 54

MAHATMA GANDHI- PUSHED OUT OF TRAIN II. Answer the following questions. 1. What is the paradox that you find about the blacks in the passage? A. 2. Describe the policy of “apartheid”. A. 3. What is the pass book rule? A. III. Write the meaning of the following words from the passage. Words Meanings intricate stringent outskirts Vocabulary Session 9 I. Correct the errors in the numbered sentences and write them down: Porter: (1) I’m take your luggage back. Gandhi: No, no – just a moment, please. (2) He reaches into his waistcoat and produces a card which he presenting to the conductor. Gandhi: (3) You see, Mohandas K. Gandhi, Attorney of Law. (4) I am going to Pretoria to conduct one case for an Indian trading firm. European: (5) Didn’t you heard me? There are no coloured attorneys in South Africa! UNIT 7 THEATRE 55

MAHATMA GANDHI- PUSHED OUT OF TRAIN II. Answer the following questions based on your reading of the passage: He is lost in his book and there is a slight smile on his face as though what he reads intrigues and surprises him. He grins suddenly at some insight, then looks out of the window, weighing the idea. As he does, the European passes the compartment and stops dead on seeing an Indian face in the First Class section. The porter glances at the European nervously. 1. What is the meaning of:a. intrigues b. weighing? A. 2. What part of speech is the word: insight A. 3. Make a sentence using the word “stop dead”. A. 4. The porter glances at the European nervously. (Change into past perfect tense.) A. UNIT 7 THEATRE 56

MAHATMA GANDHI- PUSHED OUT OF TRAIN 9 Session 10 Grammar I. Fill in the blanks using the given choices. Write only letters (A), (B), (C), (D), or as your answers: A policeman and the conductor are pulling Gandhi ________ (1) the First Class car. Gandhi is ________ (2) to the safety rails by the door, a briefcase clutched________ (3) in one hand. The European cracks on Gandhi’s hands with his________ (4), breaking Gandhi’s grip and the policeman and conductor push him________ (5) the platform. 1. A. from B. off C. into D. out [] 2. A. holding B. catching C. clinging D. gripping [] 3. A. firmly B. safely C. firmed D. firm [] 4. A. leg B. cane C. cracker D. fist [] 5. A. along B. over C. on D. across [] Conventions of Writing Session 11 I. Read the following passage and rewrite it using proper punctuation marks disgustedly gandhi rights himself on the platform picking up his briefcase his face a mixture of rage humiliation impotence the conductor hurls gandhis book at his feet as the train starts to move UNIT 7 THEATRE 57

MAHATMA GANDHI- PUSHED OUT OF TRAIN Creative Writing Session 12 II. Write a letter to your friend, describing how we, as responsible citizens of our country can reduce the number of accidents. UNIT 7 THEATRE 58

SESSION 1 TRAVEL AND TOURISM THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST – READING Oral Discourse Describe a place that you have visited recently. Hints: • You can start with how you got an opportunity to visit the place, with whom did you visit etc. • What is the speciality or uniqueness of the place, what is it famous for etc. • Does the place have any historical significance, if so, describe. • What was the one thing that amazed you about the place and would you suggest your friends to visit the place? UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 59

LESSON 1-THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST 1.1 Reading and Comprehension - Word Meaning Noun consternation oblivion surprise, shock or a state in which one is anxiety not aware of what is happening around concourse exasperation the open central area in irritation a large public building (here, in the airport) catastrophe perch sudden disaster a place or position bons mots cascade clever / witty unsteady waterfall remarks alley grunt a narrow passage way short low sound in a between or behind throat to show pain and buildings anger 60 UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM

seismic event (n.phr) LESSON 1-THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST usually, an earthquake venerable Adjective respectable suave extravagantly sophisticated, polite very extremely urbane polished and cultured Adverb en famile with one’s family abruptly suddenly UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 61

Verb LESSON 1-THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST yank budge to pull with a jerk to move slightly recline disgorging lean / lie back pour something out in large accumulated quantities collected drench jammed wet thoroughly to get stuck eject force or throw (something) out, typically in a violent or sudden way UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 62

LESSON 1-THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST 1.2 Reading and Comprehension - Summary The author Willian Mc.Guire “Bill” Bryson, recounts his experience while travelling. Today, the world has become a smaller place because transportation has become easy. He talks about his experiences in a humorous way. Most of the people do their work without strain, but to our author, even a petty task becomes a problem. When he returns to a hotel, he always asks for his room number, as he is always confused. Once, he plans to be in England for Easter. At the Airport in Boston, the checking officer inquires about his passport. While opening his carry-on bag to take out the passport, he cuts his finger, the zip fails and the things that were in it, pour out like a waterfall. He feels ashamed. He wonders why these kinds of catastrophes always happen to him. On another occasion, when he was trying to tie his shoelace in a plane, he almost falls on the lap of his neighbour. On another occasion, he knocks down a soft drink onto the lap of a lady. The air hostess comes and wipes the soft drink and replaces it with another one. He drops the soft drink onto the lap of a lady a second time. The worst experience he has in a plane was while chatting with a lady. He puts an ink pen in his mouth and the ink leaks in his mouth. Often, he dresses neatly but somehow manages to sit on a chewing gum, ice cream, cough syrup and oils. While travelling with his family, his wife always warns him to be careful. His wife alerts their children to help their father to remove the lids off the food, to cover themselves as their 'daddy' is about to cut meat. So, he sits quietly in one place and never does anything when travelling alone. The author always fails to claim his flyer miles even though e is a frequent flier, as he forgets his flyer miles card or forgets to ask. On one occasion, when he presented his card, the clerk refused to admit as the initials on the ticket and the card were not same. 1.3 Reading and Comprehension - About the Author William Mc Guire “Bill” Bryson, (born on December 8, 1951) is a best–selling American author of humorous books on travel, as well as books on the English language and on science. Born an American, he was a resident of Britain for most of his adult life before returning to the US in 1995. In 2003, Bryson moved back to Britain. Bryson shot to prominence in the United Kingdom with the publication of Notes From A Small Island (1995), an Exploration of Britain, for which he made an accompanying television series. He received widespread recognition again with the publication of A Short History of Nearly Everything (2003), which popularised scientific questions for a general audience. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 63

SESSION 2 THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST – LITERATURE 2.1 Literature - QA Q1. How did the British Airways frequent flyer programme card trouble the narrator? A. The narrator never got the card in time. He either forgets his card or forgets to ask for the air miles while he checks in or the clerk informs that he is not entitled to it since the name is incorrect. Q2. The narrator’s wife looked at him with an expression of wonder. What might be the reason? A. The narrator behaved like a fool in the public place. He opened the bag’s zip with all his strength. The zip failed and his finger was cut. All these things made his wife wonder if he could do anything properly. Q3. The narrator lamented that he had done many catastrophes in his travel. What are they? Do you think they are real catastrophes? A. The narrator had met with many catastrophes that caused inconvenience in his travel. i. At Logan Airport the narrator and his family were about to check in when the narrator tried to search for his flyer card and made a mess of the things in his handbag. ii. He was stuck under the seat in the plane when the person ahead of him threw back his seat. iii. On another occasion, he dropped his soft drink twice on the lady next to him. iv. Another bad experience was when ink leaks into his mouth from a pen while conversing with a lady next to him. v. Usually he causes trouble to himself at the dinner table.To get into a car, stains his light coloured clothes with ice–cream,cough syrup or motor oil. All the above are catastrophes to some extent. Q4. How did the narrator free himself from the crash position? A. Someone threw his seat back into recline position and the narrator found himself pinned and helpless in the crash position. He clasped the leg of the man sitting next to him and managed to get free. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 64

LESSON 1-THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST Q5. Do you think the narrator’s hands are like some cheap prop? If yes, what makes you think so? A. The narrator’s hands are like a cheap prop. This is because he spilled the drink not once but twice. Once can be accidental but twice is because he is clumsy. Q6. Why did the narrator’s wife say to the children, “Take the lids off the food for Daddy”? A. The narrator’s wife wanted to avoid any further incidence, like if the narrator took the lid of the food then maybe the food would land on someone else so she asked the children to help the father with the lid. Q7. Did the narrator do all the awkward things intentionally or accidentally? Give your reasons. A. The incidents were accidental but awkward in public appearances. We should follow social etiquette when we are with groups. But the narrator failed to maintain the minimum behavioural aspects. Q8. What kind of person was the narrator? How can you justify your opinion? A. The narrator was a person who travelled a lot. He tells that he could never lead a normal life due to some problems like forgetfulness. The narrator was rather clumsy and trouble always seems to follow him whether he wanted it or not. Q9. Here is a list of actions in the story. Put a tick ( √ ) on the actions performed by the narrator. A. (√) Yanked the bag –zip (√) Gashed finger on the zip (√) Tied a shoe lace Clawed the leg of woman (√) Knocked a soft drink Sucked the end of a pencil Ate tobacco (√) Stored letters Leaned back in the plane Presented a photo UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 65

SESSION 3 THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST – VOCABULARY 3.1 Vocabulary I. Compound Words Read the following sentence and observe the underlined word. Living in the real world is perhaps most outstanding . What meaning does the underlined word convey in the sentence? As you perhaps know, outstanding is a compound word, containing out and standing . Here the word ‘outstanding’ means very important. Q1. Look for such compound words, if any, in the lesson. A. 1. dumbstruck 2. understand 3. relationship 4. without 5. shoelace 6. airline 7. forget Prepare a list of five such words Q2. Find their meanings with the help of a dictionary / teacher. A. 1. Dumbstruck — lost power of speech / unable to speak due to surprise 2. Understand — comprehend or learn 3. Relationship — person related by blood / a connection between people 4. Shoelace — the thread is used to tie shoe 5. Forget — loss remembrance 6. Newspaper — a paper that has news of the world around 7. Exasperation — greatly irritate 8. Helpless — unable to do anything UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 66

LESSON 1-THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST II. Homonyms Read the following sentences and observe the underlined words. 1. I don’t eat, drink or lean over to tie over by shoe lace? 2. I just remember reaching out for the new drink. In the first sentence ‘drink ’ means ‘take in’ or ‘consume’. In the second sentence ‘drink ’ means ‘beverage’. The word ‘drink ’ is a homonym. A homonym is a word that is spelt and pronounced like another word but has another meaning. Q1. Here is a list of words. Use them in sentences to give two different meanings. fair, bank, left, saw, dear, right, interest, like, can row, minute, second A. Fair: 1) She went to the fair to buy articles. 2) Ravi is a fair person. 3) Always play a fair game 4) Rekha’s performance is fairly good Bank : 1) Bank is a safe place for the money. 2) The children are playing on the bank of the pond. 3) The nationalised banks are on strike today 4) I saw a man catching fish at river bank. Left : 1) He left the house. 2) He always sits left to me. 3) Keep to the left of the road 4) Rupa left for Ooty this summer Saw : 1) He saw me at the station. 2) The woodcutter used a saw to cut the tree. 3) I saw blind man crossing the street 4) The carpenter sawed the piece of wood into beautiful carving. Bear : 1) No one can bear being humiliated 2) Bear can track a camp fire. Right : 1) What he said, it is right. 2) He lives right side to my house. Interest: 1) He has an interest in music 2) Banks collect interest on loans. 3) Raj has no interest in music. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 67

LESSON 1-THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST Like : 1) I like ice–cream very much. 2) He is wearing a dress like mine. Can: 1) I can speak in English. 2) My mother kept the laddus in the big can. Row: 1) He has caught up in a row with his brother over their property. 2) Row the boat slowly. Minute : 1) Remember, each minute counts. 2) Minute creatures are seen only through a microscope. Second: 1) Sixty seconds make a minute 2) I got the second rank in the class. III. Word Meanings Read the following sentences. ‘The zip on the bag was jammed. So I pulled on it and yanked at it, with grunts and frowns. Here the underlined word ‘grunt’ is a short low sound in the throat to show annoyance, pain and disinterest. It is a sound–word. Here are a few words related to sounds. Q1. Find out their meanings with the help of a dictionary / your teacher. A. S1.No. Word Meaning 1) babble speak like a baby 2) bark speak angrily 3) groan make a deep low moaning sound 4) grumble murmur 5) moan make a low mournful sound 6) mumble mutter 7) murmur speak in a low voice 8) mutter grumble 9) shout a loud cry 10) shriek scream 11) whisper speak with low sound UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 68

SESSION 4 THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST – GRAMMAR 4.1 Grammar I. Passive Voice Here are two sentences taken from the text ‘Kathmandu’. 1. A corpse is being cremated on its banks. 2. Tibetan prints and silver jewellery can be bought here. In both the sentences the agent of the action is not mentioned. In these two sentences the subjects are passive because something is being done to them rather that they are doing something. In the first sentence the subject ‘A corpse’ is followed by the helping verb ‘ is’, be form 'being' and the past participle form of the verb ‘cremate’. In the second sentence the subject ‘Tibetan prints and silver jewellery’ is followed by the helping verb ‘can’ be form ‘be’ and the past participle form of the main verb ‘buy’. As you can see, the agent of the passive voice is not mentioned, when it is unknown, not considered important, not desirable to inform or so obvious from the context. Passive voice is generally used (when we want) to emphasize the activity rather than the subject. Now pick out the sentences in the Passive voice from the text “The accidental tourist”. Ans: 1. I am constantly filled with wonder. 2. Its immense white dove is ringed by a rod. 3. I were propelled by enthusiasm. 4. Tibetan prints and silver jewellery can be bought here. Q1. Here are some sentences in the passive voice. Read them carefully and say which domain they belong to. One has been done for you. A. S.No. Sentences of PassiveVoice Domain (context) 1. Tendulkar has been caught. cricket commentary 2. Patrons are asked not to smoke. public places / at the conference hall 3. Our planet is wrapped in a mass of gases. astronomy / in a social studies class 4. The news is read by Pragathi. news bulletin / in TV studio 5. Examinations have been postponed. education / in the classroom 6. The suspect has been acquitted of the law /verdict in the court charge. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 69

SESSION 5 THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST – WRITING 5.1 Writing Q. Read this letter St. Paul’s Avenue, Boston. 9th March Dear W. Bryson, Hope you are doing well by the grace of God. I always remember the days we spent at different tourist places last summer. Here is an important matter I would like to bring to your notice. Very recently when I was on my journey, the airport clerk examined my ticket and travel cards and pointed out that the card with me was your card. I think the exchange of our cards might have taken place when we met at the hotel recently. Hope you will check and send my card at the earliest. Anyhow, I am enclosing your card herewith. With best regards. Yours affectionately, Bill Bryson To Mr. W. Bryson, 7–18–02, St. John’s Avenue, Washington UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 70

LESSON 1-THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST Imagine that you were W. Bryson and write a reply to Bill Bryson expressing his regret for this blunder. A. St. John’s Avenue, Washington. 15th March. Dear Bill Bryson, I hope you are doing well by the grace of god. I also remember the days of our vacation. They were quite enjoyable. Thank you for sending the card which got replaced. I am glad to receive my own card. I also suffered a lot without the card. As per my opinion, our cards might have got exchanged while we were having dinner. Thank you once again for sending my card. I am sending your card herewith. Hope we shall meet soon on a journey and have a nice time together. With best regards, Yours ever loving, W. Bryson. To Mr. Bill Bryson St. Paul’s Avenue Boston UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 71

SESSION 6 THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST – STUDY AND LISTENING 6.1 Study and Listening Study Skills I.On the following map mark the route, which the author thought of but not take to Delhi. * Student’s Activity Q1. Find out the possible routes (by rail, road or air) from Kathmandu to New Delhi / Mumbai / Kolkata / Chennai. 1. Kathmandu to Delhi. By train. A. Kathmandu –Raxaul –Gorakhpur –Faizabad –Shahjahanapur –Bareilly –Rampur –Hapur –Ghaziabad –Delhi Air route: Kathmandu –Delhi Q2. Kathmandu to Mumbai A. Kathmandu — Patna –Allahabad — Bhopal — Indore –Mumbai. Q3. Kathmandu to Kolkata A. Kathmandu –Patna –Ranchi –Kolkata Q4. Kathmandu to Chennai. A. Kathmandu — Raxaul –Gorakhpur –Varanasi –Allahabad –Nagpur –Vijayawada –Chennai Air route: Kathmandu –Delhi –Chennai Listening Skills I. Answer the following questions. Q1. Listening to the speech on “Tourism in India” and answer the following questions. 1. Who is the speaker of this speech? A. The speaker was the Stalwart or Supporter of the Indian Travel and Tourism Industry. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 72

LESSON 1-THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST Q2. What is the occasion mentioned in this speech? A. It is the celebration to welcome a new era in the industry of tourism. Q3. What role does the Government play for the development and promotion of tourism? A. The government plays the role of a facilitator and a catalyst for the development and promotion of tourism. Q4. Which thing holds the key to the growth of tourism according to the speaker? A. The development of infrastructure holds the key to the growth of tourism. Q5. What according to the speaker, would ensure provision of a better quality of life to our own citizens? A. Recognising the importance of cleanliness, general hygiene and sanitation in India would ensure the provision of a better quality of life to our citizens. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 73

SESSION 7 THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST – ORAL ACTIVITY 7.1 Oral Activity Q. Talk about any tourist place or pilgrim centre place that you have visited during holidays. Keep the following things in mind. 1. What place did you visit? 2. When did you visit that place? 3. What did you see there? 4. What were the interesting things you found there? 5. What facilities were there? 6. How did you enjoy yourself? 7. Does the place have any historical importance? A. We visited Hyderabad during summer holidays. We saw Golconda fort, Charminar, Salarjung Museum, Hussain Sagar lake, Nehru Zoological Park, Archeological museum, High Tech city and Shilparamam. Hyderabad has its own historical importance. The places we visited were hospitable and we enjoyed ourselves very much. In the evening we visited Hussain Sagar lake where we went boating. Quli Qutub Shahi ruled the place. In the Salarjung museum, we saw the articles used by the rulers of Hyderabad. It was an unforgettable experience. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 74

SESSION 8 FATHER RETURNING HOME – READING 8.1 Reading and Comprehension - Word Meaning Adjective soggy sullen wet and soft silent and bad tempered stale static no longer fresh (here) noise that disturbs the signals Noun of radio nomads estrangement members of a tribe separation / no longer moving with their being on friendly animals from place terms or part of a to place. social group commuters passengers UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 75

subcontinent LESSON 2-FATHER RETURNING HOME (here) India suburbs a place on the Verb outskirts of the city contemplate stuffed to think seriously filled tremble shake in the body 8.2 Reading and Comprehension - Summary The poem talks about a man from his child's perspective and the father’s daily routine after his return to home from work. The child talks about how his father comes home every night in a crowded train. Once home, he drinks some tea and eats leftovers. He contemplates now how man, though being a social animal, is estranged from everyone. His children do not seem to acknowledge his presence him. They aren't interested in talking to him. He leads a lonely life even while having a family around him. He falls asleep listening to the radio. He dreams of his ancestors and his grandchildren. 8.3 Reading and Comprehension - About the Author Dilip Purushottam Chitre (17 September 1938 – 10 December 2009) was one of the foremost Indian writers and critics to emerge in the post–Independence India. Apart from being a very important bilingual writer, writing in Marathi and English, he was also a painter and filmmaker. His Ekun Kavita or Collected Poems were published in the nineties in three volumes. \"As Is, Where Is\" selected English poems (1964–2007) and “Shesha” English translation of selected Marathi poems both published by Poetrywala are among his last books published in 2007. He is also an accomplished translator and has prolifically translated prose and poetry. He started his professional film career in 1969 and has made one feature film, about a dozen documentary films, several short films in the cinema format and about twenty video documentaries. He wrote the scripts of most of his films as well as directed them. He also scored music for some of them. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 76

SESSION 9 FATHER RETURNING HOME – LITERATURE 9.1 Literature - QA Q1. Is the father comfortable on the train? A. No, he was not comfortable on the train. Q2. What does ‘the dress of the father’ indicate? A. The dress of father indicates that it had rained in the evening. He had to walk through the muddy roads in a humid climate. Q3. ‘A word dropped from a long sentence’. What does it refer to? A. It indicates that he was tired and hurried to get off from the long platform. Q4. How can you say that the father is in a hurry to go home? A. His chappals were sticky and muddy, yet he 'hurries onward'. This indicates that the father was in a hurry to go home. Q5. What might be the contemplation of the father in the toilet? A. The father contemplates now how man, though being a social animal, is estranged from everyone. Q6. What image do you get from the line, ‘A few droplets cling to the greying hairs on his wrists’? A. I imagine that it signifies how the father was clinging to his strengths even when he was weakened to get to his destination. Similarly the droplets clung to the hair and wrist. Q7. Why is the father thinking of nomads? A. The father compares his ancestors and grandchildren as nomads wondering in his dreams. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 77

SESSION 10 KATHMANDU – READING 10.1 Reading and Comprehension - Word Meaning Verb blare out low sound loudly and (of a cow) moo harsly propel marzipan drive or push forwards a sweet yellowish paste of ground almonds, Noun sugar, and egg whites, used to coat large cakes brazier or to make sweets a portable heater consisting of a pan or compass stand holding lighted range or scope coals enterprise a business or company UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 78

antique LESSON 3-KATHMANDU a decorative object or piece of furniture that is offhanded valuable because of its casual; not showing age much interest in something Adjective febrile nauseating having or showing a making you feel as if great deal of nervous you are going to vomit excitement breathy (of a voice) having an audible sound of breathing mercenary interested only in the amount of money that you can get from a situation Adverb per se - by or of itself UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 79

LESSON 3-KATHMANDU 10.2 Reading and Comprehension - Summary Vikram Seth writes about his experience when he visited Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, to see the temples there. At Kathmandu, he gets a cheap room to stay. The next day, along with Mr. Shah’s son and nephew, he visits the Pashupatinath temple. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the Pashupatinath temple. He saw there a princess of Nepalese Royal family, who was widely respected, and a party of saffron–clad Westerners, struggling to enter the temple. They were not allowed as they were Christians. Below the temple, flows the river, Bagmati. A small shrine half protrudes from the stone platform on the river bank. It is widely believed that, when it emerges fully, the goddess inside would escape, and the evil period of Kaliyuga will come to an end. The Baudhnath stupa, the Buddhist shrine of Kathmandu, is completely calm. Tibetan people are mostly found there. Kathmandu is a vivid, mercenary, and religious place. Even the narrowest and busiest streets have some flower–adorned shrines. The corn–cob rubbed with salt and chilli powder is a local attraction.The writer is drawn by the flute played by a flute seller because he has a special liking for flute music. The writer has a detailed plan to return home, sailing up the Ganges. But he is tired and homesick. So he takes a flight back to Delhi, instead. 10.3 Reading and Comprehension - About the Author Vikram Seth is an Indian poet, novelist, travel writer, librettist, children’s writer, biographer and memoirist. He won the W.H. Smith Literary Award and the Commonwealth Writers Prize for his novel. A Suitable Boy, His travelogue “ From Heaven Lake: Travels Through Sinkiang and Tibet” won the Thomas Cook Travel Book Award. It was his first popular success. It offers insight into Seth's life as a person, who is candid about the reality and effect of living abroad. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 80

SESSION 11 KATHMANDU – LITERATURE 11.1 Literature - QA Q1. What is the belief at Pashupathinath temple about the end of Kaliyuga? A. A small shrine half protrudes from the stone platform on the river bank. When it emerges fully, the goddess inside will escape, and the evil period of the Kaliyug will end on Earth . Q2. Why could not the narrator tear himself away from the square? A. The narrator has a special liking and attraction towards flute music. So, when he heard a flute seller playing at the square, he was unable to tear himself from the square. Q3. Compare and contrast the atmosphere in and around Baudhnath shrine with Pashupathinath temple. A. There is an atmosphere of febrile confusion at Pashupathinath temple. At Baudhnath temple, a sense of stillness prevails. The atmosphere at Pashupatinath temple is full of haste whereas the Baudhnath shrine has a peaceful atmosphere. There is a crowd of people, animals and birds roaring busily around Pashupatinath temple. Baudhnath shrine is a heaven of quietness in the busy streets around. Q4. Do you want to visit the places like Kathmandu ? Why? A. Yes, I like to visit places like Kathmandu because they are historically and religiously famous. I like travelling and collecting the information about the importance and fame of such places. Moreover, a visit to such places keeps our mind and body, healthy and peaceful. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 81

SESSION 13 THEME - TRAVEL AND TOURISM – SELF - ASSESSMENT 13.1 Self-Assessment How well have I understood this unit? Read and tick (√) in the appropriate box. Indicators Yes Somewhat No I read and understood the text: A. The Accidental Tourist B. Father Returning Home C. Kathmandu I was able to prepare compound words and find out their meanings given under Vocabulary’. I was able to understand use homonyms in sentences of my own given under ‘Vocabulary’. I was able to find out the meanings of a few words related to sounds given under ‘Vocabulary’. I was able to understand the domains of Passive voice given under Grammar’ I was able to write a reply letter expressing regret given under ‘Writing.’ I was able to find out the possible routes as suggested under ‘ Study Skills’ I listened to and understood the speech and answered the questions given under ‘Listening’ I was able to complete the ‘ Project Work’. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 82

THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST ---------- CCE BASED PRACTICE QUESTIONS------------ Chapter-1: THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST Reading and Comprehension(UnseenPoem) Session 1 Read the following passage to answer the questions given below. Travel makes a man wiser. Travel broadens the mind. Such are the adages we often hear about travelling. People travel for pleasure, study or profit. If nothing else, the modes of travel themselves are a joy to experience. People who travel for pleasure are tourists, who want to come in contact with nature and the people in foreign lands. The exotic knowledge and experience increases their wisdom. Those that go for study wish to go in for higher and specialised education. But they also visit local tourist spots and find pleasure in the foreign culture. They also learn to earn and earn to learn and stand on their own feet. They become worldly wise and independent. Those that go for profit do business and earn abroad. They adapt themselves to foreign cultures and experience new ways of human dealings and interactions. They also enjoy the pleasures of nature by taking holiday breaks or business trips. I. Choose the right answer. 1. The meaning of adage is: [] [] A. A proverb B. A quotation [] C. An idiom D. Old thought 2. The meaning of exotic is: A. expertise B. local C. strange D. unknown 3. Travel teaches students to: A. be self reliant B. ask money C. stand steady D. enjoy II. Answer the following questions. 1. What is the theme of the passage? A. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 83

THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST 2. What are the three kinds of travellers mentioned in the passage? A. 3. How do students benefit from travelling? A. Vocabulary Session 2 I. Correct the errors in the numbered sentences and write them down: (1) I watched dumbstruck as one hundred carefully sorted documents came raining down in a fluttery cascade. Coins bounced to a variety of noisy oblivions. (2) The now-lidless tin of tobacco rolled crazily across the concorse disgorging its contents as it went. (3) “My tobacco!” I cried in horror, thinking what I would had to pay for that much tobacco in England. And then changed the cry to “My finger! My finger!” (4) I discovered that I had gashed my finger to the zip and was shedding blood in a lavish manner. (5) Confused and unable to help, my hair gone into panic mode. II. Answer the following questions based on your reading of the passage: The zip on the bag was jammed. So I pulled on it and yanked at it, with grunts and frowns and increasing consternation. I kept this up for some minutes but it wouldn’t budge, so I pulled harder and harder, with more grunts. Well, you can guess what happened. Abruptly the zip gave way. The side of the bag flew open and everything within – newspaper cuttings and other loose papers, a 14-ounce tin of pipe tobacco, magazines, passport, English money, film – was extravagantly ejected over an area about the size of a tennis court. 1. What is the meaning of: a. yanked b. consternation A. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 84

THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST 2. What part of speech is the word: ‘budge’? A. 3. Make a sentence using the word ‘extravagantly’. A. 4. I pulled on it and yanked at it. (Change into past continuous tense.) A. III. Match the words in column A with the appropriate words given in column B to form compound words. AB 1. land [] A. shed 2. blood [] B. sick 3. time [] C. slide 4. home [] D. lit 5. moon [] E. table Grammar Session 3 I. Fill in the blanks using the given choices. Write only letters (A), (B), (C) or (D) as your answers: I was thinking ________ (1) this the last time we went en family on a big trip. It was at ________ (2), and we were flying to England for a week. When we arrived at Logan Airport in Boston and were ________ (3), I suddenly remembered that I had recently joined British Airways’ ________ (4) flyer programme. I also remembered that I had put the card in my carry-on bag. And here’s________ (5) the trouble started. 1. A. over B. of C. off D. about [ ] 2. A. East B. Eastern C. Western D. Easter [ ] 3. A. checking in B. checking out C. flying D. running [ ] 4. A. good B. frequent C. frequency D. best [ ] 5. A. when B. how C. why D. where [ ] UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 85

THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST II. Some sentences in passive voice are given below. Read them carefully and say which context they belong to, choosing the appropriate one from those given in the box. birth announcement scientific writing formal writing summarising history future project 1. An experimental solar power plant will be built in the Australian desert. A. 2. The chemical is placed in a test tube and the data entered into the computer. A. 3. The competitions will be held in the second week of November. A. 4. Baby Amy was delivered at 3:30 a.m. yesterday. A. 5. African Americans were discriminated against. A. Conventions of Writing Session 4 I. Read the following passage and rewrite it using proper punctuation marks it was at this point that my wife looked at me with an expression of wonder – not anger or exasperation but just simple wonder and said i can’t believe you do this for a living UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 86

THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST Creative Writing Session 5 I. Imagine that you are Bill Bryson and you finally got your 1000,000 air miles enabling you to fly first class to Bali as per the British Airways’ frequent flyer programme. Write a letter to W. Bryson informing him of this as well as expressing your anxieties of travelling so long without eating. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 87

THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST Bill BrysLoinstening and Speaking Skills Session 6 II. Observe the picture and write in about 120 words the thoughts that come to your mind. (Hints: republic day celebration, parade, Telangana being depicted, Telangana's distinct culture) UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 88

FATHER RETURNING HOME Chapter– 2: FATHER RETURNING HOME Reading and Comprehension (Unseen Poem) Session 6 Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow. I have travelled by bus and plane around the globe, I have been to the forests and the beaches sand, I have been to Japan, Amsterdam and Scotland, But, for me there is no place like being home. I have eaten haggis and I have also had eel, I have eaten grasshoppers and also other bugs, I have even eaten oysters and snails and also slugs, But, to me there is nothing like a home cooked meal. When exhausted and tired I have slept in a shed, I have also slept in a cabin and on a boat and in a tent, I have slept in a castle where I didn’t pay rent, But, I miss and I enjoy sleeping in my very own bed. I have travelled with friends and I have travelled alone, I have travelled with Elisabeth, Donna and Andy, I have walked by myself and also with Mandy, But, even with friends abroad there is no place like home. I. Choose the right answer. 1. What is the poem about? [] A. Food B. Sleep C. Travel D. Home 2. Which one of the following places does the poet like to be in? [] A. Japan B. Home C. Scotland D. Amsterdam 3. The poet has slept in places like the shed and tent because - [] A. he has no home B. he doesn’t like sleeping at home C. he sleeps anywhere in the course of travel D. he likes sleeping in different places. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 89

FATHER RETURNING HOME 4. Why has the poet eaten grasshoppers and bugs? [] A. they are available in plenty B. he has nothing else to eat C. he doesn’t like vegetarian food D. they are the delicacies of the place he has visited Creative Writing Session 7 I. As a result of unhealthy food habits and modern lifestyle, obesity among children is on the rise. As School Pupil Leader, you are asked to deliver a speech in the morning assembly of your school on the topic “Avoiding junk food and developing healthy food habits”. Prepare a speech script on the topic suggested here. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 90

KATHMANDU Chapter– 3 KATHMANDU Reading and Comprehension (Unseen Passages) Session 8 I. Read the following passage to answer the questions given below. Pushkar, located in Ajmer district of Rajasthan, is one of the most ancient cities in India. It is snuggled in the lap of the Aravali hills and beautified by the serene lake. It is a blend of Hindu religion and culture. It is filled with a rustic Rajasthani vibe and scenic locales. It is often referred to as “Tirth- Raj” - the king of pilgrimages. It is also known as the rose garden of Rajasthan as the flower is grown extensively in and around the town and exported worldwide. The tranquil and spiritual ambiance of Pushkar, the winding lanes, the colourful fairs and festivals make a tourist fall in love with the place. Hence it has emerged as a popular tourist destination worldwide. The vibrancy of Pushkar is reflected in the lives of its people who are friendly, warm and sociable. The culture of Pushkar is best seen and experienced during the Pushkar Fair when this small town becomes vibrant and colourful. The people of Pushkar dress in colourful clothes and camel races and games are organised. I. Choose the right answer. 1. Pushkar is famous as – [] A. an ancient city B. a puppet-exporting centre C. an important pilgrimage centre D. a shopping destination 2. The flower that is exported worldwide from Pushkar is the ________ [] A. Rose B. Jasmine C. Lotus D. Marigold 3. Pushkar is located in - [] A. Jaipur B. Udaipur C. Ajmer D. Bikaner II. Answer the following questions. 1. What is it that attracts tourists to Pushkar? A. 2. Write a few sentences about the Pushkar Fair. A. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 91

KATHMANDU 3. Write a few sentences about Pushkar town. A. III. Write the meaning of the following words from the passage. Words Meanings tranquil ambience blend Vocabulary Session 9 I. Correct the errors in the numbered sentences and write them down. We offer a few flowers. (1) There are so much worshippers that some people trying to get the Priest’s attention are elbowed aside by others pushing their way to the front. (2) A princes of the Nepalese royal house appears; every one bows and makes way. (3) By the main gate, a party of saffron-clad Westerners struggle with permission to enter. (4) The policeman is not convincing that they are 'the Hindus'. (5) A fight breaks out among two monkeys. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 92

KATHMANDU II. Answer the following questions based on your reading of the passage: Film songs blare out from the radios, car horns sound, bicycle bells ring, stray cows low questioningly at motorcycles, vendors shout out their wares. I indulge myself mindlessly; buy a bar of marzipan, a corn-on-the-cob roasted in a charcoal brazier on the pavement (rubbed with salt, chilli powder and lemon); a couple of love story comics, and even a Reader’s Digest. All this, I wash down with Coca Cola and a nauseating orange drink, and feel much the better for it. 1. What is the meaning of: a. low b. wash down? A. 2. What part of speech is the word: myself? A. 3. Make a sentence using the word ‘nauseating’. A. 4. All this, I wash down with Coca Cola and feel much the better for it. (Change into past.) A. Grammar Session 10 I. Fill in the blanks using the given choices. Write only letters (A), (B), (C) or (D) as your answers: I consider what ________ (1) I should take back home. If I ________ (2) propelled by enthusiasm for travel per se, I would go by bus and train to Patna, then sail ________ (3) on the Ganges past Banaras to Allahabad, then up the Yamuna, past Agra to Delhi. But I am very ________ (4) and homesick; today is the last day of August. Go home, I tell myself: move directly towards home. I enter a Nepal Airlines office and buy a ticket for tomorrow’s ______ (5). 1. A. root B. route C. road D. path [ ] ] 2. A. was B. am C. were D. be [ ] ] 3. A. in B. on C. over D. up [ ] 4. A. exhausted B. experienced C. energetic D. travel [ 5. A. plane B. airline C. morning D. flight [ UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 93

Conventions of Writing KATHMANDU Session 11 I. Read the following passage and rewrite it using proper punctuation marks at the baudhnath stupa the buddhist shrine of kathmandu there is in contrast a sense of stillness its immense white dome is ringed by a road small shops stand on its outer edge; many of these are owned by tibetan immigrants; felt bags Tibetan prints and silver jewellery can be bought here Creative Writing Session 12 I. Bal Bhavan, Nampally, Hyderabad is organising an on-the-spot painting competition for school children at Bal Bhavan on 4th October 2015 at 10 AM. As the organising secretary of Bal Bhavan, draft an invitation for this purpose, to be sent to different schools inviting entries for the competition. UNIT 8 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 94

Extra CCE Examination-based Material Seen Comprehension Passages Template for comprehension passages (seen) These passages or stanzas (poem) have been picked up from the lessons to strengthen the comprehending skills of the students. The CCE examination pattern advocates the in­depth learning of the central theme of every lesson. Therefore we have introduced this new Session of Comprehension Passages (textual) as a support system to the teachers. Comprehension Passage - I UNIT – VI FREEDOM In life, every man has twin obligations - obligations to his family, to his parents, to his wife and children, and he has an obligation to his people, his community and his country. 1. Who is the speaker of these words? 2. Which country is he speaking about? 3. What are the twin obligations the narrator is speaking about? 4. Why was it difficult to fulfill both obligations in South Africa? 5. How was the speaker a great Personality? Comprehension Passage - II I was not born with hunger to be free. I was born free - free in every way that I could know. Free to run in the fields near my mother's hut, free to swim in the stream. As long as I obeyed my father and abided by the customs of my tribe, I was not troubled by the laws of man or God. 1. Who is the speaker of these lines? 2. What does the phrase 'hunger to be free' mean? 95

3. As a child what did 'freedom' mean to him? 4. As he became a young man what did he realise about 'freedom'? 5. Describe the character of the speaker? Comprehension Passage - III Freedom from fear is the freedom I claim for you my motherland Freedom from the burden of the ages, bending your head, Breaking your back, blinding your eyes to the beckoning call of the future. 1. Who is the speaker of these lines? 2. What sort of freedom does the poet want? 3. What does 'motherland' refer to? 4. What does the phrase 'burden of the ages' mean? 5. What does the phrase 'beckoning call of the future' mean? Comprehension Passage - IV I accept the Nobel Prize for peace at a moment when 22 million Negroes of the United States of America are engaged in a creative battle to end the long night of racial injustice. I accept this award on behalf of a Civil Rights Movement which is moving with determination and a majestic scorn for risk and danger to establish a reign of freedom and a rule of justice. 96

1. Who is the speaker of these lines? 2. What sort of speech is it? 3. On whose behalf did he say that he was accepting the award? 4. What was the ideology that the speaker propagated? 5. What did he say was the answer to the political injustice? Give the antonyms of the following :- i. bold × ii. impossible × iii. oppressed × iv. lawful × v. birth × Give the synonyms of the following 1. freedom - 2. humanity - 3. animated - 4. desire - 5. slumber - 97

UNIT – VII THEATRE Comprehension Passage - I The Inquisitor : Let the accused be brought in. Ladvenu : [Calling] The accused. Let her be brought in. Joan chained by the ankles, is brought in through the arched door behind the prisoners stool by a guard of English soldiers. With them is the executioner and his assistants. They lead her to the prisoners stool, and place themselves behind it after taking off her chain. She wears a page's black suit. 1. Who is the accused? 2. How was Joan brought into the room? 3. Where did they make her sit? 4. What was Joan's fate? 5. Describe Joan's Character. Give the antonyms of the following:- i) Merciful x ii) Chained x iii) Weary x iv) Proceed x Give the synonyms of the following :- i) Imprisoned - ii) Page - iii) Accused - iv) Confession - v) Implore - Comprehension passage - II Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lead me your ears I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him. 98

The evil that men do lives after them, The good is oft interred with their bones. 1. Who is the speaker of these lines? 2. Who is the poet? 3. Who was Caesar and who killed him? 4. How was Anthony's speech? 5. What does he appeal to the people? Comprehension Passage - III Gandhi : You see Mohandas K. Gandhi, Attorney at Law. I am going to Pretoria to conduct a case for an Indian Firm. European : Did not you hear me? There are no colored attorneys in South Africa! Gandhi : I was called to the bar in Landon and involved in the High court of Chancery. 1. What was Gandhi when he was in living in South Africa? 2 Why was the European annoyed with him? 3. What did the European ask him to do? 4. What happened when Gandhi refused to alight from the train? 99