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nae, pS, , CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING, , , , , qy, , Ans:, , 2], , Ans:, , 3], , : Satish had met with an accident which had left, , , , , , Surender, a friend of Satish, came to, hadn't gone to school. Why?, , The accident had left Satish in a bad state of health., He kept falling sick off and on. He had undergone, an operation on his leg and since then he had been, getting terrible headaches. So he had not gone to, school., , Identify the sentence - a question - that suggests, Satish’s weakness. (Para 5) ., , “But why are you speaking so softly?’ said Satish to, Surender. This suggests that Satish had a problem, in hearing. ., Why was Satish confined to bed? What was the, worst thing for him? Why was it so? (Para 12), , him shattered both physically and mentally. He, had to undergo a number of operations on his leg., Added to this, he frequently suffered from bouts, of fever and infections, especially of the ear. So he, was confined to bed. The worst thing for him was, the silence. He longed to hear voices and sounds,, , , , but could not. He felt utterly miserable., , The school he was attending informed Satish’s, father something. What was it?, , : The school he was attending informed Satish’s, , father that they couldn’t keep him because of his, frequent absence and his hearing problem., , Satish did not want to go to a new school. What, was the reason?, , : Satish did not want to go to a new school because he, , could not talk to the other children and he thought, that everyone would make fun of his deafness., , , , After a lot of persuasion, Satish agreed to go toa, new school. Do you think he was accepted at the, new school?, , : The new school rejected Satish for the same reason, , as the previous school had. The headmaster told, Satish’s father that the school was for normal boys., He said that Satish should be put in a school for, deaf and dumb children., , What made Avtar Narain angry?, , : Ithad taken a lot of persuasion on the part of Avtar, , Narain to make Satish agree to go to a new school., But when they went there, the headmaster rejected, him for the reason that he was deaf and also added

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that he should consider pu him into, for the deaf and dumb. Thivtaeotas eta Nee, as Satish was not dumb and he felt that his hearing, would improve with time., 4] The word ‘expedition’ in para 18 means, a] journey b] visit, ¢] mountaineering [choose the right answer], ns: b] visit, How did Satish’s brother Inder try to help him?, ‘Ans: Inder would sit for hours with Satish and talk to, him, teaching him words and pronunciation., , 5] Guess the meanings of these words from the, context., , Ans: snatches (Para15) bits of, fragment of, shattered (Para 18) - greatly upset, brooded (Para 20) - pondered, confined (Para21) - restricted, , 1] What did Satish see at the far corner of the garden?, Why did it attract him?, , Ans: Satish saw a beautiful bird at the far corner of the, garden. It had a longish tail and a black crest. The, bird had such restless energy that its eyes kept, darting here and there and its whole body was, ready for flight any moment. The bird was unlike, any that Satish had ever seen before. So he was, attracted by the bird., , 2] Both the parents were his well wishers. But, each, cared for him in a different way. How?, , Ans: Satish’s father was a far-sighted man. He had, , concern for Satish’s future. He wanted Satish to, come up well in life. He felt that artists did not earn, enough money. He hoped that Satish would regain, his hearing ability soon. So he wanted him to stop, painting, and instead read and get knowledge so, that he could pursue his studies., Satish’s mother was more understanding. She was, more concerned about the present happiness of her, child. Satish was feeling frustrated and miserable in, his present condition. So she wanted him to have, Some entertainment. Both his parents showed their, concern for him in their own ways., , 3] Which action of Satish changed his father’s, esses, ‘Ans: One day, when Satish was mixing the colours on, __ his palette, he became aware of his father standing, at the door. He looked up and found him staring at, his painting intently. Satish’ s face reddened, but he, continued with his mixing. Seeing this, his father, understood that Satish had a passion for painting., He got him paints, brushes and several rolls of, drawing sheets so that he could pursue his passion., He stopped insisting that Satish stop painting and, Tead instead. He now decided to put him in the best, ‘School for arts., , , , 4] What was Satish unable to believe?, , Ans: Satish’s father had insisted that Satish stop painting, and instead concentrate on reading. One day, when, Satish was painting in his room, his father came, there. Though Satish was aware of his father’s, presence, he did not stop painting. Realising, Sathish’s passion for painting, his father walked, into the room and sitting next to him, put his hands, on Satish’s shoulder. Satish could not believe that, his father was not angry with him for painting., , 5] How did Satish express his gratitude to his father?, , Ans: Satish’s father, seeing his passion for painting, got, him paints, brushes and rolls of drawing sheets., He told Satish that he would find the best school of, arts so that he could pursue his passion and make, his life in his chosen field. Satish was overwhelmed, and he hugged his father tightly, his heart full of, love for his stern father who had at last accepted, that his destiny lay in painting., , 1] Name any three fields in which Satish Gujaral, has made his name., , Ans: Satish Gujaral has made his name in the fields of, painting, sculpture and architecture. In addition to, this, he is also a writer., , 2] How can you say that Satish became popular all, over the world? June 2015, , Ans: Satish’s works have been displayed in prestigious, museums like the Museum of Modern Art, New, York, The Hiroshima Collection, Washington and, the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi., These tell us that Satish became popular all over, the world., , 3] If you are asked to give another title to this story,, what title would you suggest? Justify your choice., , Ans: I would give the story the title ‘A destiny made.’, It is said that we make our destiny. Satish’s father, wanted him to study well and take up a good job,, but Satish was interested in painting. He showed, his passion for painting and seeing this, his father, decided to let him have his way. So we can say that, Satish made his destiny, thus justifying the title, ‘A, destiny made,’, , 1] How did Satish meet with an accident? Do, you think the accident occurred due to his, carelessness?, , Ans: Satish had gone hiking with his father and brother., They were crossing a rickety bridge over some, rapids, when Satish’s foot slipped, and losing his, balance, he fell into the rapids, Satish was hardly, eight years at that time. He was too young to, understand the dangers that existed, So it cannot be, said that the accident was due to the carelessness on, , the part of Satish. It could be due to the carelessness ‘

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of his father, His father should not have taken the, children to the dangerous terrains or he should, have hept a better watch on them. It could be that, it was an act of destiny that Satish mevt with an, , accident, develop a handicap, as a result of which, he makes a mark in life., , 2] The writer describes the effect of the accident in, paragraph 12. One such effect isgiven here. Write, the others in the space provided., , i} He wanted to scream but he couldn't,, , Ans: ii] It feltas it some huge weight was pressing upon, , his head making everything seem faraway and, silent. ., , iii] He felt helpless and upset at being confined to, bed., , iv] Everything seemed like scenes from some, pantomime show., , 3] Some words are given below. Choose the words, that reflect the feelings of Satish after Surender, left: angry, miserable, disappointed, lovely, sad,, surprised, elated, shocked, helpless., , Ans: The words that reflect the feelings of Satish are, angry, miserable, disappointed, sad, helpless., , 4]_ Father, mother and brother all tried to help Satish, in their own way. Some of their actions are given, below. Against each of these actions mention whose, role was major in it by writing ‘F’ (father) or ‘M’, (mother) or ‘B’ (brother) in brackets., , Ans: i] Giving Satish company - B, ii] Caring for his future - F, , iii] Teaching him pronunciation - B, , iv] Caring more for his present state - M, v] Meeting institutional heads - F, , vi] Finding an art school for him - F, , 5] a) Describe the bird in your own words., , The bird was very different from the others. It, had a long tail and a black crest. It was so full of, energy that its eyes were continuously moving, from side to side and it was always ready for, , flight., , b] Now write a small paragraph on any bird or, animal that you have watched., In the Turahalli forests on the outskirts of, Bengaluru, we spotted a rose-ringed parakeet, on a Gulmohar tree. It had a hooked beak and a, Jong tail. It was small in size when compared to, most parrots. It had a stealthy appearance which, set it apart from most exotic birds., , 6] Do you think the schoo! you are studying in, should admit students with disabilities of, hearing? Give reasons., , i] Yes, the school should admit students with, disabilities of hearing., ii] When a disabled child gets education along with, , , , the normal children, the child will learn better, than otherwise., , iii] Unlike a visually impaired child, a child with, hearing disability can cope quite well with, normal children because he/she can see and, can therefore write., , iv] The normal children can understand the, problems of disabled children and can, empathize with them. It would benefit both, as the normal children will develop human, qualities and the disabled will grow ina healthy, environment,, , 7] Read the text again, Note down the important, events in them, Show them in the flow chart,, Satish met with an accident when he went hiking, with his father and brother Inder,, , E He lost his balance and fell into the rapids, hurting, his leg and head badly,, , : After several operations, his leg healed but he, suffered from bouts of fever and infection of the, ear,, , - Helost his hearing ability, and no school was ready, to admit him because of his deafness., , - His brother was his teacher at home and he taught, him words and pronunciation., , - — His father brought him books to read and Satish, became a voracious reader., , - Oneday sitting in his room, he saw, in the far corner, of the garden, a beautiful bird., , - The bird flew away but from memory he sketched, the bird with deft strokes., , - Painting became his passion and he filled the pages, with doodles., , - His father was not happy and he took away all his, drawings and insisted that he read., , - Satish continued his drawing and one day his father, saw the keen interest with which he was drawing., , - He decided to let Satish have his way and got him, paints, brushes and paper., , - Satish was overwhelmed and he hugged his father, , with his heart full of love for him., , Satish pursued painting and went on to become one, , of the foremost artists of India, winning awards,, , both national and international., , , , , , ENRICH YOUR VOCABULARY, , , , , , , , Fillin the blanks with appropriate words selecting from, the words given in brackets., , [bruised, teased, soothing, concern, unbecoming,, shattered, sulked], , Ganesh was fond of riding bicycles. One day he rode, it so fast that he lost control, and hit against an electric, pole. He was badly His mother, who was, , Near, ran up to him. Fortunately, he was not hurt much., She tried to console him with words. Some

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s who were near him. The teacher who, pened to pass by told them it was that, they should laugh, instead of helping the boy. Ganesh, wasall right, but his hopes of taking part in the arranged, Kabaddi tournament that day were ”, , , , Ans: 1] bruised, 3] teased, , 2] soothing, 4] unbecoming, , , , , You can form the opposite of words by adding prefixes, UN eee IN veers 9 GIS ...664 » mis ...... as appropriate:, A list of words is given below. Write opposite words, adding correct prefixes., 1] important, 4] understand, , 2] well, 5] approve, , 3] advantageous, 6] decent, , Ans: 1] important x unimportant, 2] well x unwell, 3] advantageous x disadvantageous, 4] understand »* misunderstand, 5] approve x disapprove, 6] decent x indecent, , , , Complete the following using appropriate words from, the text. You will find from the clue which paragraph of, the text has that word. (Note that you have to change the, form of the word in some cases.), , E.g.: Manoj, a poor boy, works hard in an auto garage., , But what he earns is a .......---.+4 , not enough even for a, meal a day. (p 26), Ans: pittance., a] Look at that old man. He can ............ hear. (p, 5), , b] My friend met with an accident yesterday., He was admitted to the hospital with many, seesesseseeens (Pp 8), , c] Isawa person near the bus stop yesterday. A bus, was about to hit him. I screamed, but he couldn’t, hear. He had lost the power of hearing. He was, , Oe (p14), d] The survivors in an earthquake had lost, everything. They felt .............++ (p 18), , Ans: a] barely b] bruises c] deaf d]J shattered, , LISTEN AND COMPREHEND, , Listen to the teacher carefully and answer the questions, that are given at the end., , 1] Who took the blind man to Jesus? What did they, request Jesus?, , Ans: The blind man was taken to Jesus by his friends., They requested Jesus to enable him to see., , 2] “Canyou see now?” Whoasked this? Could he see?, Ans: Jesus asked the blind man “Can you see now?” The, blind man could see only a few movements., , , , 3] Why did Jesus touch the blind man’s eyes agan?, , Ans: The blind man could see only a few movements., So Jesus touched the blind man’s eyes again so that, he could see everything., , 4] What did the man see after Jesus touched his eyes, again?, , Ans: When Jesus touched the old man’s eyes again, he, could see everything - flowers, birds, trees, and, people., , 5] How did the man thank Jesus?, Ans: The man knelt down before Jesus and thanked him, heartily., , SPEAK WELL, , , , , Govind and his friend are on a visit to MEGA hospital., They want to get some information from the hospital, staff. Some hints are given for you to help you ask, questions and get answers., , ICU, Intensive, Care Unit, , Reception, Counter,, , , , They were home after their visit to the hospital. Describe, the experience at the hospital to your brother., , [Elder brother: Govind, Younger brother, Hari], , Hari : Anna, you visited the MEGA hospital, yesterday. Will you share your experience, with me?, , Govind : Ok Putta, with pleasure., , Hari : How do visitors/patients get the primary, information at the hospital?, , Govind There is a reception counter, and the, receptionist guides the visitors., , Hari How are the patients taken to the ICU or, wards?, , Govind : They are taken to the ICU or wards on wheel, chairs or stretchers., , Hari =; Whereis the ICU situated?, , Govind ; It is situated near the operation theatre., , Hari: + Where are the wards situated?, , Govind : The wards are situated at a little distance, from the operation theatre. People are not, allowed into the operation theatre, but they, can see the patients in the wards., , Hari: ~Whatis the first-aid room for?, , Govind : People with minor injuries are treated in the, first-aid room. If the patient's condition is, found to be serious, they are moved to the, wards where the doctors examine them and, decide the further course of action., , Hari Thank you Anna. Now I have an idea what, , a hospital is like.

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The first baby bomb was dropped on the densely, Populated industrial town on Hiroshima in Japan on, 6th August 1945, The city of Hiroshima was flattened., At least 78,000 people and possibly many thousands, more, were killed or fatally injured. As great a number, Were injured and all their dwellings were damaged or, destroyed. The city’s military garrison was wiped out., Only a handful of doctors remained alive, and most, hospitals and medical supplies were destroyed. Citizens, of neighbouring towns described the burned, living and, dead as no longer recognizably human, with their flesh, Taw and blackened, their hair gone and the features, melted on their faces, It was the most shocking sight man, had ever witnessed., , Questions, , 1] The passage is about a (Fill in the blanks), Ans: bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima in 1945., , 2] Where did that incident take place?, , Ans: The incidegt took place in the industrial town of, Hiroshima in Japan., , 3] | How do you say that the bomb blast resulted in a, great disaster? ‘, , Ans: The bomb flattened the city and killed more than, 78,000 people. A great number were injured and, , their houses damaged or destroyed. Thus the bomb, blast resulted in a great disaster., , 4] | What had happened to the military garrison?, Ans: The military garrison was wiped out., , 5] The survivors couldn’t be given medical help - why, do you think so?, , Ans: The survivors couldn’t be given medical help, because only a handful of doctors remained alive, and most hospitals and medical supplies were, destroyed., , 6] What tells you that the condition of the bomb, affected people was horrible?, , Ans: The citizens of neighbouring towns described the, burned, living and dead as no longer recognizably, human, with their flesh raw and blackened, their, hair gone and the features melted on their faces,, This tells us that the condition of the bomb affected, people was horrible., , a, , What is your feeling as you read the last few lines, of the passage?, , Ans: It is shocking to read about the horrible condition, of the living and dead in the devastated city, It is, sad to read about the inhumane nature of man,, The very thought of the use of the atom bomb is, repulsive., , LEARN GRAMMAR THROUGH, COMMUNICATION, We use various verb forms when we refer to future events, depending on our plan or intention. Verbs are given in, , , , brackets. Use the right verb form and write q, sentences. One example is given., , The following is the schedule of the Chief 2), , own the, , Minj., of Karnataka. iniste,, The Chief Minister of Karnataka (be + fe,, for Delhi, this evening by a special plane, He ave), , (arrive) in Delhi at 8 p.m. He (be +, mect) the MPs of Karnataka soon after his arrival, 5, , (will/discuss) some important issues 7, the Prime Minister, tomorrow morning. He * With, (be + meet) party high command by tomorrow, He (be + come back) to Bangalo, evening flight., , evening,, in, 8, Te by the, Ans: 1] is leaving, 3] will meet, 5] will meet, , 2) will arrive, 4] will discuss, 6] will come back, , Say your sister's marriage will take place during the Next, month. The course of activities of the marriage is given, below. Use the right form of verbs given in brackets,, My sister's marriage (be + arrange) to take place, on 21st May. We (be + go + to get) the invitation, printed by the second week of this month. My parents, , (will + visit) the relatives by 5th of May. All of, us (will + be + go) to Bengaluru next week to, buy some clothes and jewellery., , Ans: 1] is arranged, 3] will visit, , 2] are going to get, 4] will be going, , , , , Complete the dialogue using the right form of verts, given in brackets., , , , , , , , , , Ganesh : Hi, when is your annual day celebration?, , Gopal : We (have it) on 3rd January., , Ganesh : Who is the chief guest?, , Gopal The local MLA (be) the chief guest, , Ganesh : Perhaps you (be) busy with the, cultural activities, aren’t you?, , Gopal yes, I (be), , Ganesh (be) it a day time function?, , Gopal You're right. It (be) a day tim, function., , Ans; 1] have it 2] is 3] are, , 4] am 5] is 6] is, , Inastate newspaper you may find many pages accord, to the news. For example