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Warm-up, , These controlled fires are set up as they help in preventing the wildfires., , (Answers may vary. Accept all logical, well-reasoned responses. ), , Reading 4, , A., , c. She was having a baby. @&, c. It was a newborn and did not realise the danger it was), , 1, , 2., , 3. b. astrange smell., , 1. She did this because she wanted her baby to ane so as to avoid danger., , 2. The Forest Department had previously set up ag ne, so they lit a counter-fire to kill, the flames when they reached the fire line., , 3. The hind saved her baby by pushing and ing it towards a river bed and among the, rocks there was a pool. They both st ef rear the pool until the fire died out., The hind is scared for the fawn as it is ¢ newborn and barely has any energy. She nips, , him and nudges him, knowing that zi hurting him, but does it only to save him from the, fire. The fawn cries out, but the hj ntinues to push it forward as it wants to save the baby, atany cost. This shows that a can do anything to save its child from danger. In the, , g, , end, the hind is su fawn,, , , , ( Answers may vary. RS logical, well-reasoned responses. ), Using meek}, , A., , 1, can be catch), , can be kept away; can be ensured; is known, , is called; is looked upon; are contained; can be withstood; is considered, 1. Active voice., , wn, , The hummingbird was given some honey by him., 2. Active voice., The project was completed by them., 3. Passive voice., The head of the institution gave the students a new timetable. / The head of the, institution gave a new timetable to the students,, , 147, , Aa

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4. Passive voice., , The principal granted her leave for three days., 5. Passive voice., , The boy opened the window., , Using Words, , A. 1. for dear life 2. the life and soul of a party, 3, the light of his life 4. anew lease of life, 5. risked life and limb 6. had the time of his life, B. 1. desert — cacti, sand, oasis 2. water — sea, ocean, waterfall, 3, mountain ~ snow, peak, coniferous trees, (Answers may vary. Accept all logical, well-reasoned responses. ) a, Writing @&, hk Migration of Birds during Wii, By - XYZ, Birds fly long distances once every year in search of ney s and to survive the severe, cold of the winter season. These distances are very nd often span half the world, In, , wards warmer areas so that they can, 86 fly into new continents and build their, inued but on a very small scale. Migratory, he first sign of winter only to return when, birds fly around, to and fro, is an ornithologist’s, , their search for new homes, birds usually fly in fl, survive the harsh winters. These flying creat, homes for the next few months. oe is,, , , , , , birds head out with their respective floaks, spring breaks out. To see so many flocks), , dream come true. These birds fly istances and wear themselves out, following which, they rest for days on end after rg 2 their desired warmer locations. This is a beautiful, spectacle observed twice eve! At the break of spring and the beginning of winters,, , 2. & Various kinds of Venom, By - ABC, , Venom is a cares and often offensive feature found in various reptiles, insects and, arachnids. Out of the reptiles, snakes are the most common venom-bearing creatures known, to man, These slithering beings have fangs which, when they enter any body part of other, animals, inject lethal doses of venom. This venom successfully paralyzes and eventually kills, the victim, making it either food for the snaky assailant or the subject of a failed attack by, the snake. Certain snakes are also known to spit venom at their prey/enemies. The King, Cobra is said to be the most poisonous snake on land, while water snakes are the most, poisonous overall, Similarly, many arachnids, or spiders, are also venomous. The Black, Widow, known to be one of the most ruthless predators, carries venom which immediately, paralyses and, within seconds, kills the victim/prey, The venoms of these creatures are many, a time extracted and used for various purposes, to find antidotes among others, A great, number of venomous beings are yet to be discovered by humans., , (Answers may vary. Accept all logical, well-reasoned responses. ), , 148