SECOND LANGUAGE ENGLISH SLE

SECOND LANGUAGE ENGLISH SLE

OBJECTIVE 

MCQ

CHAPTER 01-A LETTER TO GOD
CHAPTER 02-TRYST WITH DESTINY
CHAPTER 03-KAPIL DEV
CHAPTER 04-AIR POLLUTION-A HIDDEN MENANCE
CHAPTER 05-SCHOOL'S GOOD BYE
CHAPTER 06-ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
CHAPTER 07-WE ARE SEVEN
CHAPTER 08-VILLAGE SONG
CHAPTER 09-THE BROOK
CHAPTER 10-VERTUE

SUBJECTIVE 

MODEL WRITING

 

A LETTER TO GOD

No.1 Q. How was Lencho’s prediction materialized?

Ans. Lencho was a hard working farmer. He grows corn that always promised a good harvest. He needed a downpour or at least a shower for his corn field. One day he did nothing but look at the sky expecting good rain. While he was having his dinner, it began to rain and continued for an hour along with hailstones. He came out of the house to have the pleasure of feeling the rain on his body.

N0.2 Q. Why did not Lencho feel a little surprise after getting the money he asked for?

            Or,Why did Lencho write his second letter?

Ans. When the postman handed over the letter to Lencho, he marked the inner happiness of Lencho. He showed not even least surprise on seeing the money. Because he had an abiding faith in God. But he became angry when counted the money. He was sure that God couldn’t have made a mistake. He mentally prepared to write his second letter asking for the rest money.      

No.3 Q.How did the rain change? What was the outcome of Lencho’s corn field?

Ans. Lencho hoped that the rain would stop after a short time, but it continued for an hour along with hailstones. Strong wind began to blow. Lencho’s corn field was covered with snow.It was totally destroyed. Not a leaf remained on the tree.   

No.4 Q. What was the postmaster like? Why did he send the money to Lencho?

Ans. The postmaster was a fat and amiable person. He did not want to shatter Lencho’s abiding faith on God. For this only he was determined to send the money, Lencho asked for. He collected some money from others and gave a part of his salary and sent the money to Lencho having signed only ‘God’.

N0.5 Q. Why did Lencho write his second letter?

Ans. When the postman handed over the letter to Lencho, he marked the inner happiness of Lencho. He showed not even least surprise on seeing the money. Because he had an abiding faith in God. But he became angry when counted the money. He was sure that God couldn’t have made a mistake. He mentally prepared to write his second letter asking for the rest money. And requested God not to send the money through mail. He remarked the post office employees were a bunch of crooks. 

TRYST WITH DESTINY

No.1 Q. What are the features of a progressive nation?

Ans. The vital features of a progressive nation are favouring rapid political or social reforms that aim to make a system fairer. Progressive means freedom in the fields of political and social. A progressive nation has its own legislation, administration and judiciary system.

 No.2 Q. How does Nehru address the people on the other side of the borders?

Ans. In his speech Nehru addresses the people on the other side of the borders as our brothers and sisters. They are our Pakistani people who have been cut off from us by political boundaries. But they can’t share our celebration of joy of freedom. They are of us and remain of us whatever may happen. We shall be sharers in their good or ill-fortune alike.

No.3 Q. Who is the greatest man of our generation? What has been his ambition?

Ans. Nehru says that Gandhiji is the greatest man of our generation. The ambition of Gandhiji has been to wipe out every tear from every eye. To do this may be too difficult for us. But as long as there are tears and sufferings, so long our work will not be over. Every Indian has to try their level best to fulfill the ambition of Gandhiji.

No.4 Q. What does Nehru opine about communalism?

 Ans. Nehru opines that communalism is religious bad remarks. It breaks unity and brotherhood between religious communities. It is born out of narrow-mindness of a community against the other. Nehru warns against communalism because no nation can be great whose people are narrow in thoughts or in actions. He appeals to the people to guard themselves against communalism.

No.5 Q. What does Nehru mean when he says that India will awake to life and freedom? Ans. In his speech delivered in the constituent Assembly on the midnight of August 14, 15, 1947, Nehru says that India will awake to life and freedom. This means when the world sleeps, India will awake life and freedom after a long period of slumber and slavery. It is a great thing for all Indians.

KAPIL DEV

No.1 Q. How did Kapil Dev win the hart of East African cricket lovers?

Ans. Kapil Dev played wonderfully against East Africa. As a bowler he did not give any chance to the opponents to collect runs. As a magnificent batsman, he hit many a towering six and made his team win and won the hearts of East Africa cricket lovers. Towards the end of the tour in three day game the strongest East Africa side found him almost unplayable.

 No.2 Q. Why did Gavaskar think that Kapil Dev was a quick learner?

Ans. In the Wills Trophy Gavaskar advised Kapil Dev to come closer to the stumps in order to make his out swinger more effective. In the next over Kapil Dev bowled as per Gavaskar’s advice and became success. Then Gavaskar thought that Kapil Dev was a quick learner and he had willingness to learn. Very soon he is going to be a force in cricket.

No.3 Q. How did Kapil become a household name where cricket was played?

Ans. The Indian cricket team won the Prudential World Cup in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev. It brought glory for India and a special place in the side of Australia, England and West Indies. With such win Kapil became a household name where cricket is played.  

No.4 Q. What were the turning points in favour of India in the Prudential World Cup 1983?

 Ans. There are two turning points in favour of India in the prudential world cup in 1983. Kapil’s making 175 not out and bowing 4 overs of tight medium pace which did not give Zimbabwe players any respite at all. Then India team became a strong team and took a seat in the side of Australia, England & West Indies.

AIR POLLUTION

No.1 Q. What is the general composition of air? How is air said to be polluted?

Ans. Air is a mixture of gases. It is comprised with different gases in a certain ratio such as 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, a little less than 1% of Argon and 0.03% of Carbon dioxide. It is the general composition of dry or pure air. If the general composition is changed or irritating gases enter the atmosphere or oxygen level reduces, the air is said to be polluted. 

 No.2 Q. How do Automobiles contribute to air pollution?

Ans. Automobiles are 60% responsible for air pollution. They release maximum of carbon monoxide to our atmosphere which is the most harmful among the air pollutants. The number of automobiles is increasing day by day to meet the demands of exploding population.

No.3 Q. What are the effects of air pollution?

Ans. Air pollution has its damaging effects on human body, plants and large building and rubber tyres. It causes eye irritations scratchy throats and respiratory disorders. It damages flowers and vegetable crops. The rubber tyres become cracks and the fine large buildings become shabby. Building surfaces also deteriorate. 

No.4 Q. What are the effects of acid rain?

 Ans. Rain along with chemicals is called acid rain. It turns the water into acidic. The water of the lakes and rivers turns into acidic as a result fish is died, forests are destroyed the nutrients of soil are leached away.

 No.5 Q. What are the ways to control air pollution?

 Ans. There are three basic approaches to control air pollution namely preventive measures, dispersal measures and collection measures. In preventive measures we should change the raw material, In dispersal measures rise the heights of smoke stacks, in collective measures we redesign the equipments to trap pollutants before they escape into the atmosphere.

SCHOOL’S GOODBYE

No.1 Q. What are the impediments that students should avoid?

 Ans. There are several impediments that students should avoid. Those are gambling, drinking and smoking etc. Gambling is a mean game in which money is betting. One gets something for nothing. It makes one’s character lose. Smoking stunts the body and clouds the brain. Drinking is the deadly enemy of health and efficiency. 

No.2 Q. What is the priceless possession of an individual?

 Ans. Bright character is the priceless possession of an individual. It is an old saying that “money is lost nothing is lost, if health is lost something is lost, If character is lost everything is lost.” Character is like a sheet of white paper in which a spot can be easily found. Hence students should keep their character untarnished.

No.3 Q. Describe ‘good health’ is key to success?

 Ans. There is a saying that, “a sound body gives a sound mind.” A sound mind creates our creative power. And creativeness brings a real success in life. Good health as well as untarnished character, courteous manners, loyalty to the duties brings success in life. So we can say, good health is key to success.

No.4 Q. Who should  the students seek advice from if they are not able to decide in the right profession?

 Ans. Lord E. Percy advices the school leavers on the conduct of life. He tells them to be careful about choosing a trade or profession. He warns them to avoid an occupation that leads nowhere. They should take the trade or profession that will give them an interesting and happy future. If they fall in hesitation on choosing the trade, they will take the advice of a teacher