Class-8 Subject English Lesson-4 BIPIN CHOUDHURY'S LAPSE OF MEMORY.

 EVENTS CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL

29/09/2021      CLASS-8     SESSION 2021-22
SUBJECT :ENGLISH

LESSON-4
BIPIN CHOUDHURY'S LAPSE OF MEMORY

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Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of Memory Comprehension check (Page 62)

Question 1.Why did the man stare at Bepin Babu in disbelief ?
Answer:
The man reminded Bepin Babu of was trip to Roneh. But Bepin Babu denied of his visit. This made the man. Therefore, he was staring at him in disbelief.

Question 2.Where did Bepin Babu say he went in October ’58 ?
Answer:
Bepin Babu said that he had gone to Kanpur at his friend’s place in October 58.

Question 3.Mention any three (or more) things that Parimal Ghose knew about Bepin Babu.
Answer:
Parimal Ghose knew that Bepin Babu always carries a bag of books with him, he had no children, he had lost his wife 10 years ago and his only brother died insane.

Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of Memory Comprehension check (Page 65)

Question 1.Why did Bepin Babu worry about what Parimal Ghose had said ?
Answer:
He was worried as all those were intimate personal details which only a close person could know. Moreover, Bepin Babu did not know the man Parimal Ghose.

Question 2.How did he try to decide who was right-his memory or Parimal Ghose ?
Answer:
He decided to call Dinesh Mukerji who was there with him at that time at Ranchi.
He would decide what was right.

Question 3.Why did Bepin Babu hesitate to visit Mr. Mukerji? Why did he finally decide to phone him?
Answer:
He thought that if he visits Dinesh and confirms the trip, he would think him insane. Moreover, he could not take his ruthless sarcasm. In order to know about the truth, he finally decided to call him.

Question 4.What did Mr Mukerji say? Did it comfort Bepin Babu, or add to his worries?
Answer:
Dinesh Mukerji confirmed that he was there in Ranchi in ’58 with him. It makes
Bepin Babu more worried as he could not remember that episode.

Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of Memory Comprehension check (Page 68)

Question 1.
Who was Chuni Lal ? What did he want from Bepin Babu ?
Answer:
Chuni Lal was Bepin Babu’s school friend. He wanted some help to get a job from his friend as he was jobless these days.

Question 2.
Why was Dr. Chanda puzzled ? What was unusual about Bepin Babu’s loss of memory ?
Answer:
Dr. Chanda had never experienced such type of a case about loss of memory. Bepin Babu had forgotten only one incident. It was unusual about his loss of memory.

Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of Memory Comprehension check (Page 70)

Question 1.
Had Bepin Babu really lost his memory and forgotten all about a trip to Ranchi?
Answer:
No, Bepin Babu had not forgotten anything. Chuni Lal made his plan to teach him a lesson. Bepin Babu had never been to Ranchi.

Question 2.
Why do you think Chuni Lal did what he did? Chuni Lal says he has no money; what is it that he does have ?
Answer:
Bepin Babu had not helped Chuni Lal in getting a job in his hard times. Chunilal has no money but he possesses a good memory. He did all to teach him a lesson.

Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of Memory Working With the Text (Page 70)

Question 1.
The author describes Bepin Babu as a serious and hardworking man. What evidence can you find in the story to support this ?
Answer:
Bepin Babu did not like mixing with people, had a few friends, lived alone and didn’t like spending time in idle conversation. He had been working for a big firm for the past more than 2 decades. Moreover, he had a reputation for being a conscientious worker.

Question 2.
Why did Bepin Babu change his mind about meeting Chuni Lal ? What was the result of this meeting ?
Answer:
Bepin Babu thought that Chuni Lal would remember something about his Ranchi trip in 1958. Chuni Lal confirmed his visit to Ranchi in ’58. Moreover he also informed that it was he who arranged for his ticket to Ranchi and got one of the fans repaired in his railway boggy.

Question 3.
Bepin Babu lost consciousness at Hudroo Falls. What do you think was the reason for this ?
Answer:
Bepin Babu went to Hudroo Falls. But he could not find any clue which could remind him that he had been there in Ranchi earlier. He thought he had no hope left and soon would lose everything. At that moment he got depressed and lost his mind. It overburdened him with the thought of loss of memory.

Question 4.
How do you think Bepin Babu reacted when he found out that Chunni Lal had tricked him ?
Answer:
I think that Bepin Babu must have regretted for not doing anything for his old friend Chuni Lal who was going through tough time.

CLASS-7 SUBJECT ENGLISH LESSON-4 "THE ASHES THAT MADE TREES BLOOM".

 EVENTS CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL

29/09/2021      CLASS-7      SESSION 2021-22
SUBJECT :ENGLISH

LESSON-4
THE ASHES THAT MADE TREES BLOOM

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Question 1.Why did the neighours kill the dog ?
Answer:The dog did not guide the neighbours to the treasure. So they killed the dog in extreme anger.

Question 2.Mark the right item
(i) The old farmer and his wife loved the dog
(a) because it helped them in their day-to-day work.
(b) as if it was their own baby.
(c) as they were kind to all living beings.

(ii) When the old couple became rich, they
(a) gave the dog better food.
(b) invited their greedy neighbours to a feast.
(c) lived comfortably and were generous towards their poor neighbours.

(iii) The greedy couple borrowed the mill and the mortar to make
(a) rice pastry and bean sauce.
(b) magic ash to win rewards.
(c) a pile of gold.
(i) The old farmer and his wife loved the dog as if it was their own baby.
(ii) When the old couple became rich, they lived comfortably and were generous towards their poor neighbours.
(iii) The greedy couple borrowed the mill and the mortar to make a pile of gold.

The Ashes that Made Trees Bloom Working with the text (Page-63)

Answer the following questions :

Question 1.The old farmer is a kind person. What evidence of his kindness do you find in the first two paragraphs.
Answer:
The old farmer is a kind person. He has a pet dog. Having no children, he loves it as if it were his own son. The old couple used to feed him with titbits of fish from their own
chopsticks.

Question 2.What did the dog do to lead the farmer to the hidden gold ?
Answer:
The dog tried to take him to some spot. He kept on running for some minutes. The old man followed his pet dog. At one place, the dog started scratching the earth. The old man dug the earth and found a pile of gold gleaming before him.

Question 3.(i) How did the spirit of the dog help the farmer first? ..
Answer:
The dog’s spirit asked his master to cut down the pine tree over his grave to make mortar for his rice pastry and a mill for bean sauce. The old couple made the dough ready for baking. As soon as he started pouring it, it turned into a heap of gold coins.

(ii) How did it help him next ?
Answer:
The dog’s spirit told his master how the wicked neighbours had burned the mill made from the pine tree. He suggested him to take the ash and sprinkle it on the withered trees. It would make them bloom.

Question 4.Why did the daimio reward the farmer but punish his neighbour for the same act ?
Answer:
The old farmer scattered a pinch of ashes over the tree. It burst into blossom. The daimio was pleased to see and ordered some reward of silk clothes, cake etc to the farmer. But on the other hand the greedy neighbour sprinkled handful of ashes, the wind blew it and straight went into the eyes of the daimios and his wife. He got angry. He ordered to punish the wicked man to death.

Question 4.Add im- or in- to each of the following words and use them in place of the italicised words in the sentences given below. patient proper possible sensitive competent:

(i) My friend lost his chemistry book. Now he doesn’t know……………. to do and …………to look for it.

(ii) There are so many toys in the shops. Neena can’t decide …………. one to buy.
(iii) You don’t know the way to my school. Ask the policeman ……………. to get there.
(iv) You should decide soon ………………… to start building your house.
(v) Do you know …………… to ride a bicycle ? I don’t remember ………….. and I learnt it.
(vi) “You should know ………………. to talk and ……………… to keep your mouth shut,” the teacher advised Anil.

Answer:
(i) what, where
(ii) which
(iii) how
(iv) when
(v) how, when, how.
(vi) where, when

CLASS-6 SUBJECT ENGLISH LESSON-4 AN INDIAN AMERICAN WOMAN IN SPACE.

  EVENTS CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL

29/09/2021      CLASS-6      SESSION 2021-22
SUBJECT :ENGLISH

LESSON-4
AN INDIAN AMERICAN WOMAN IN SPACE

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Working With the Text   (Page 50)

Answer the following questions.

1. Wkcie was Kalpana Chawla born? Why is she called an Indian-American? (3)

Ans: Kalpana Chawla was born at Kamal, in Haryana. She was born in India, but married an American and became a naturalised citizen. So she is called an Indian- American.

2. When and why did she go to the U.S? Who did she marry? (2, 3)

Ans: Kalpana went to the U.S. for higher studies in aeronautical engineering. There she married the flight instructor Harrison.

3. How did she become an astronaut? What gave her the idea that she could be an astronaut? (3)

Ans: Kalpana had already got a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering before she went to the U.S. She earned her PhD in aerospace engineering. In 1994 she was selected by NASA for training as an astronaut. She was encouraged by the people around her.

4. What abilities must an astronaut have, according to the journalist? (6)

Ans: An astronaut needs to know a lot about biology and aeronautical engineering. He/ she must have a wide knowledge of science subjects.

5. Describe Kalpana Chawla’s first mission in space. (5)

Ans:  Kalpana’s first mission in the space shuttle, Columbia, was nearly 16 days long. She went around the earth 252 times. Among her colleagues were a Japanese and Ukranian astronauts. They performed so many experiments.

6. What does Kalpana Chawla say about pursuing a dream? Do you agree with her that success is possible? (7)

Ans:  Kalpana Chawla, a girl from a small town, touched the skies. In her message to college students of Chandigarh, from space, she said that it was always possible to realise one’s dream. One could certainly get success provided one had the vision and the courage.

Yes, I do agree with her on this point.                                                                      ‘

B. Read the newspaper report to find the following facts about the Columbia’s ill- fated voyage.

1. Date and place of lift off:16 January 2003.

2. Number of astronauts on board: Seven.

3. Number of days it stayed in space:About 16 days eighty experiments.

4. Number of experiments done by scientists:eighty experiments.

5. Date of return journey: .1 February 2003.

6. Height at which it lost contact:200,000 feet.

Working With Language   (Page 51)

A . Match the following

Ans: 1 .(f)           2. (e)                    3. (d)                      4. (g)

(b) 6. (a) 7. (c)

B. Use these phrases in sentences of your own, after finding out their meanings.

1.broke apart    2. streaked  over            3.  spread across

4.lifted off            5. blast off                       6.   went on

7.cheered along      8.on board                     9.   carry on

Ans:

1. broke apart – (parted, separated): The two wheels of my bicycle broke apart suddenly.

2.streaked over – (left a thin line or work): The jet plane streaked over our house high in the sky.

3.spread across – (became widely known or felt): The flu spread across the whole locality.

4.lifted off – (rose from the launching site): The helicopter lifted off the helipad with only two passengers.

5.blast off – (take off noisily): The spaceship blasted off at 2.30 a.m. sharp.

6.went on – (continued): The discussion went on the whole night.

7.cheered along – (encouraged): All the runners were cheered along by their fans.

8.on board – (inside the plane): The huge ship had nearly 500 passengers on board.

9.carry on – (continue doing something): She decided finally to cany on with her boss.