Derry: “Oh no, because if I don’t go back there, I’ll never go anywhere in this world again.” (On the Face of it) Derry later realizes that the decision taken at that moment helped him to come out of his shell. As Derry, write a diary entry expressing your happiness and thanking your stars for the right decision taken. You may begin like this: I was so fortunate to be able to be decisive at the right moment...
“Your Majesty, I have two wives already. If I marry you...” (The Tiger King) No doubt it adds humour to the story. Humour always captures the mind of readers. Taking ideas from the story {Tiger King}, write an article on the ‘Importance of Humour in Life’. You may begin like this: Sense of humour helps us deal with problems of life and improves one’s mental and physical health...
Lost Spring and {Indigo} highlight the apathy of society and exploitation by those in power. Elaborate.
Franz from {The Last Lesson and the peddler from {The Rattrap} demonstrate the importance of learning from one’s mistakes and rising up to evolve as a better person. Write an article based on the two texts on how a man evolves after learning from his mistakes.}
Jack Finney portrays Louisa as a perfect wife. Give evidence from Charlie’s life in support of the above statement. (The Third Level)
‘Don’t thank me too early’, Sadao said coldly. (The Enemy) What inference is drawn about Sadao’s state of mind from the above line?
‘With students of ice, he offers future generation of policy makers a life-changing experience…’ (The Journey to the End of the Earth) What expectation of the narrator is reflected in the above line?
‘Soaf, you really should be sensible!’ What does Jansie’s advice to her friend Sophie reveal about their friendship? ({Going Places})
What evidence from the text reveals that Rudyard Kipling did not walk the talk? ({The Interview})
‘And such too is the grandeur of the dooms; we have imagined for the mighty dead.’ Explain the inference you can draw from the phrase ‘mighty dead’. ({A Thing of Beauty})
‘See you soon Amma.’ How are these words contrary to the speaker’s emotions? ({My Mother at Sixty-six})
“I was frightened, but not yet frightened out of my wits.” Says Douglas. Which qualities of the speaker are highlighted in the above statement? ({Deep Water})
When I sense a flash of it in Mukesh, I am cheered. How is Mukesh’s attitude of life different from that of his family and friends? ({Lost Spring})
Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:
I heard M. Hamel say to me, “I won’t scold you, little Franz: you must feel bad enough, see how it is! Everyday we have said to ourselves, Bah! I’ve plenty of time. I’ll learn it tomorrow. And now you see where we’ve come out. Ah, that’s the great trouble with Alsace; she puts off learning till tomorrow. Now those fellows out there will have the right to say to you, ‘How is it; you pretend to be Frenchmen, and yet you can neither speak nor write your own language?’ But, you are not the worst, poor little Franz. We’ve all a great deal to reproach ourselves with.”
(The Last Lesson)
I did not open my mouth to answer. Then the steps were quickened, and the voices became excited. The sounds came nearer and nearer. Women and girls entered the room. I held my breath and watched them open closet doors and peep behind large trunks. Someone threw up the curtains, and the room was filled with sudden light. What caused them to stoop and look under the bed, I do not know. I remember being dragged out, though I resisted by kicking and scratching wildly. In spite of myself, I was carried downstairs and tied fast in a chair.
(Memories of Childhood)
The little old house was out with a little new shed in front at the edge of the road where the traffic sped. A roadside stand that too pathetically pled It would not be fair to say for a dole of bread. But for some of the money, the cash, whose flow supports The flower of cities from sinking and withering faint.
(A Roadside Stand)
You are Tanvi of Rosewood Colony, Sagar Nagar. You have recently observed that people waste a lot of food in hotels, at marriages, and parties. You are upset at the casual attitude of people towards wastage of food.
Write a letter to the editor of a national daily expressing your concern and suggesting ways to improve the situation. Use the given points along with your own ideas to compose this letter.
Problems:
Suggestions:
(a) You are Ujwal/Urmila of J.P. Nagar, A.B. Puram. You saw the given advertisement in a newspaper and wish to apply for the position advertised.
Qualification: Graduation in Hotel Management
Experience: Minimum 2 years in relevant field
Skills: Team Management, Kitchen Management, Food Plating
Apply with bio-data to: The Manager, G.R.T. Hotel, 40, Rajendra Nagar, A.B. Puram.
You are Mr. Shyam Sundar, Professor of Psychology. You are invited by S.K.M. College, Mahboob Nagar to be the keynote speaker at its Annual Conclave on ‘Student Health – The Emotional Impact of Social Media.’ Draft a reply letter expressing your inability to accept the invitation and also cite a reason for refusal.
You are Mr. Srikanth Sharma. You have recently built a new house in the hills of Uttarakhand. Draft a letter inviting your brother and his family to spend a few days with you in your new home. Include relevant details.
The RWA of Ganga Society, Pushp Nagar has planned to start free yoga classes for its residents. You are Sharmila Tiwari, the President of RWA. Draft a notice informing residents about the proposal, timing, venue and other details.