Unit 2

A Father’s letter to his Son

 

1. Solve the crossword puzzle with the help of the given meanings.

 

Answer:

 

ACROSS

 

2. next to something: ADJACENT

 

7. gave something to somebody: HANDED

 

9. a pair of glasses to protect eyes from the Sun: SUNGLASSES

 

DOWN

 

1. a place to sleep on a train or ship: BERTH

 

3. to leave a place: DEPART

 

4. a section on a train: COMPARTMENT

 

5. a thick piece of cloth to keep your neck warm: MUFFLER

 

6. disappeared suddenly: VANISHED

 

8. to demand something forcefully: INSIST

 

9. a group of objects: STUFF

 

 

 

1. Write who made these remarks and for what purpose.

 

1. Is it OK if I go on my own?

 

The boy/ asking for permission to go alone.

 

1. Please let me go by myself.

 

The boy/ requesting to be allowed to go alone.

 

1. May I take them please?

 

The boy/ asking permission to take them.

 

1. Okay but always go swimming with your and grandparents.

 

The boy’s mother/ giving permission but emphasizing the importance of swimming with his grandparents. e. Would it be alright if I took sunglasses and mufflers for them?

 

The boy/ asking for permission to take sunglasses and mufflers

 

 

 

1. Answer the following questions.

 

1. Where did the boy want to visit?

 

1. How long would the boy live with his grandparents?

 

1. Why did the parents not want to let him go alone at first?

 

1. Do you think that the boy was loving and caring? Why?

 

1. What did the boy tell his father before the announcement?

 

1. Why do you think the boy felt relaxed at last?

 

 

 

 

Answer:

 

1. The boy wanted to visit his grandparents house.

 

1. The boy would stay with his grandparents for fifteen to twenty days.

 

1. The parents did not want to let him go alone at first because they were concerned for his safety.

 

1. Yes, I think the boy was loving and caring because he wanted to take sunglasses and mufflers for his grandparents.

 

 

1. Before the announcement, the boy told his father that he remembered everything and kindly requested him not to worry.

 

1. The boy felt relaxed at last because he received reassurance and a sense of companionship through his father’s letter.

 

 

 

1. If you were the boy, what else would you ask your parents to take with you?

 

 

 

 

Answer:

 

If I were the boy, I would ask my parents to pack a few more items for me. My favorite stuffed animal is something I would first like them to add since it would soothe me and make me feel less alone while traveling. Second, I would value having a little notepad or journal and a pen to record my ideas, encounters, and feelings as I go. Last but not least, I’d need a compass or a map to securely navigate and find my way. These things would help me feel safe, connected, and ready as I set off on my solo trip.

 

 

 

Grammar I (page 19)

 

1. Match the statements in column A with their correct questions in column B.

 

 

1. I am late.

 

1. I can help you.

 

 

1. Do you work at home?

 

1. Does it cost Rs. 10?

 

 

 

1. She is sleeping.

 

1. We have met before.

 

1. You work at home.

 

 

iii. Did they leave for the cinema?

 

1. Am I late?

 

1. Is she sleeping?

 

 

 

10. It costs Rs. 10.

 

 

1. Can I help you?

 

 

 

1. She went home.

 

1. The left for the cinema.

 

 

vii. Have we met before?

 

viii. Did she go home?

 

Answer:

 

1. I am late.

 

1. I can help you.

 

1. She is sleeping.

 

1. We have met before.

 

1. You work at home.

 

10. It costs Rs. 10.

 

1. She went home.

 

1. The left for the cinema.

 

 

 

1. Am I late?

 

1. Can I help you?

 

1. Is she sleeping?

 

• Have we met before?

 

• Do you work at home?

 

1. Does it cost Rs. 10?

 

• Did she go home?

 

• Did they leave for the cinema?

 

 

 

 

 

1. Change the following statements into yes/no questions.

 

1. He loves this town.

 

1. They always play football?

 

1. She can fly areoplane.

 

1. There are some smart students in the school?

 

1. They went to the river yesterday.

 

1. She spends her money on books.

 

1. He decided to leave the town.

 

1. She goes to bed early.

 

1. They should rewrite their homework.

 

Answer:

 

1. Does he love this town?

 

1. Do they ever play football?

 

1. Can she fly areoplane?

 

1. Are there any smart students in the school?

 

1. Did they go to the river yesterday?

 

1. Does she spend her money on books?

 

1. Did he decide to leave the town?

 

1. Does she go to bed early?

 

1. Should they rewrite their homework?

 

 

 

 

1. Write honest answers to these questions.

 

1. Do you study in Grade VII?

 

1. Do you like watching television?

 

1. Have you ever been to a zoo?

 

1. Does your father cook food?

 

1. Did you go to a health post/hospital last month?

 

1. Can you draw a picture of a dragon?

 

1. Do you have classes on Saturdays?

 

1. Does your brother/sister like coffee?

 

1. Does your friend wear glasses?

 

Answer:

 

1. No, I don’t.

 

1. Yes, I do.

 

1. No, I haven’t.

 

1. No, he doesn’t.

 

1. No, I didn’t.

 

1. No, I can’t.

 

1. Yes, I do.

 

1. Yes, she does.

 

1. Yes, he does.

 

 

 

Changing World

 

1. Learn these words from the poem and complete the sentences using them.

 

[change, suddenly, realize, focus, impacts, indeed]

 

1. Great people always……….their mistake.

 

1. The meal was very delicious………

 

1. Excessive use of electronic devices has negative………….on our mental health.

 

1. Thank you for your offer but I cannot……….my mind.

 

1. Our exam is approaching but I cannot………….on my studies.

 

Answer

 

1. Great people always realize their mistake.

 

1. The meal was very delicious indeed.

 

1. Excessive use of electronic devices has negative impacts on our mental health.

 

1. Thank you for your offer but I cannot change my mind.

 

1. Our exam is approaching but I cannot focus on my studies.

 

 

 

1. Answer these questions.

 

1. Why do you think the poet wants to change himself?

 

1. Why does the poet feel sorry in the poem?

 

1. What does the poet realise when he grew old?

 

1. If the poet had changed himself, what could have happened?

 

1. Is changing the world easy or tough? Give your opinions.

 

Answer

 

1. I think the poet wants to change himself to have made a good impact on his family, town, nation and the world.

 

1. The poet feels sorry because he realizes that he couldn’t change the world at first. If he had changed himself earlier, he could have made a bigger difference in the world.

 

1. When the poet grew old, he realises that he can change himself but not the outside world.

 

1. If the poet had changed himself, he could have made impact on his family, town, nation, and the world.

 

1. Changing the world is tough. The poet’s realization indicates that creating significant change is difficult and requires personal growth and transformation.

 

 

 

1. How can we change ourselves and the society? Discuss.

 

Answer:

 

We can change ourselves and the society by doing creative and good activities. We must first pursue personal improvement if we are to transform both ourselves and society. We can better appreciate the difficulties we confront if we educate ourselves about social issues and make others aware of them. Making a lasting influence on ourselves and society also requires pushing for change and backing systemic reforms.

 

 

 

Writing II (page 23)

 

1. Imagine you are the head teacher. Write a reply email responding to the request made by Kabir Jha to use the hall.

 

Answer

 

May 5, 2023

 

From: anupampandit23@gmail.com

 

To: kabirjha@gmail.com

 

Subject: Giving Permission to Use the Hall

 

Dear Kabir Jha,

 

 

 

I appreciate your email. The cultural program you and your friends have arranged for this exclusive occasion excites me. I am fully impressed.

 

Regarding your request to use the hall for a rehearsal during the lunch break, I admire your initiative in making the request. I’m happy to let you know that your fellow competitors are welcome to utilize the venue for their rehearsals after taking into account your request. They want to rehearse there for a few days, like you indicated. As long as it doesn’t interfere with any existing events or lessons, that should be acceptable. Please make sure that the rehearsals are organized and that the hall is left clean and orderly at the end of each session.

 

I appreciate your passion and commitment to make this program a success. I wish you and your team the best of luck with the event overall and the rehearsals.

 

 

 

Please feel free to contact me if you have any more queries and need any help. I will certainly help you. We want to keep records in different sectors from students’ side as we did earlier. Thank you.

 

 

 

Warm regards,

 

Anupam Pandit

 

Head Teacher