English Notes 9th
Lesson # 1
Answer Questions
سوال جواب
Q-1. What type of land Arabia is?
Ans. Arabia is a land of unparalleled charm and beauty, with its trackless deserts of sand dunes in the dazzling rays of tropical sun.
Q-2. Why was the Holy Quran sent in Arabic?
Ans. It was sent in Arabic language because the Arabic language is the mother language of the Holy Prophet (SAW) and the other people of Arabia.
Q-3. For which ability were the Arabs famous?
Ans. They were famous for their remarkable memory and eloquence.
Q-4. What was the condition of mankind before the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
Ans. The mankind stood on the verge of chaos. It was started crumbling.
Q-5. Why did the Holy Prophet (SAW) stay in the cave of Hira?
Ans. There, He spent most of his time in solitude and meditation for days and weeks in remembrance of Allah.
Q-6. What was the first revelation?
Ans. It was, “Read in the name of thy Lord Who created; Created man from a clot; Read and thy Lord is most Bountiful, Who taught (the use of) pen, taught man that he knew not.”
Q-7. Why did the pagan Arabs threaten the Holy Prophet’s (SAW) uncle?
Ans. They wanted them to renounce their cause and take them to idol-worshiping by stopping the mission of the Holy Prophet (SAW). That was why, they sent a delegation to threaten His uncle.
Q-8. What did Hazrat Ayesha (RA) say about the life of the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
Ans. She said, “His morals and character are an embodiment of the Holy Quran.
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Q-1. What was the mission of the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
Ans. His mission was to destroy the nexus of superstition, ignorance and disbelief and to set up a noble conception of life.
Q-2. Why did the pagan Arabs send a delegation to the Holy Prophet’s (SAW) uncle?
Ans. They wanted them to renounce their cause and take them to idol-worshiping by stopping the mission of the Holy Prophet (SAW). That was why, they sent a delegation to threaten His uncle.
Q-3. Where is Makkah situated?
Ans. Makkah is situated about fifty miles from the Red Sea.
Q-4. What type of competition was held at Ukaz?
Ans. The poetical competitions were held at Ukaz every year.
Lesson # 2 Patriotism
Answer Questions
Q-1. How will you define patriotism?
Ans. Patriotism means love for the motherland or devotions to one’s country.
Q-2. What are the qualities of a patriot?
Ans. A patriot loves his country and willing to sacrifice for it. For a patriot the sovereignty, integrity and honor of the country are supreme values on which no compromise can be made.
Q-3. As a citizen of Pakistan what are your duties to wards your country?
Ans. As a citizen of Pakistan, we should work for its development. We should render sacrifice for the preservation and protection of sovereignty, integrity and honor of our country.
Q-4. What makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion?
Ans. The spirit of patriotism makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion.
Q-5. How will you elaborate Quaid-a-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s quote?
“We must develop a sense of patriotism which galvanizes us all into one united and strong nation.”
Ans. In this quote, he told us a way to become a united and strong nation by developing the sense of patriotism.
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Q-1. Who offers sacrifice for the country?
Ans. A patriot offers sacrifice for the country.
Q-2. Who led the Muslims of the subcontinent in their struggle for a separate homeland?
Ans. Quaid-a-Azam led the Muslims of the subcontinent in their struggle for a separate home land.
Q-3. What is the highest military award of Pakistan?
Ans. “Nishan-e-Haider” is the highest military award of Pakistan.
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Q-1. Who is a patriot?
Ans. A patriot is an individual who loves, honors and defends his own country.
Q-2. What did the Quaid say about the patriotism?
Ans. He said, “We must develop a sense of patriotism which galvanizes us all into one united and strong nation.”
Lesson # 3 Media and its Impact
سبق نمبر 3 (میڈیا اور اس کا اثر)
Answer Questions
Q-1. What is the most important function that media performs?
Ans. Its most important function is its service as the powerful device of communication.
Q-2. What are the two major means of communication?
Ans. Electronic and print media are the two major means of communication.
Q-3. What happens when media is allowed to play its role unchecked?
Ans. If media is allowed to play its role unchecked, the mean, selfish and business-minded
persons would try to exploit common men using it cunningly dishonestly.
Q-4. Give three reasons in sport of your favorite TV program.
Ans. I like the news program for the following three reasons:
I----It provides important information.
II- -It makes us aware of the changing of circumstances.
III- It provides us entertainment showing latest news about interesting and strange incidents of the current world.
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Q-1. What is the difference between electronic and print media?
Ans. Electronic media conveys information through electronic devices in audio/video form but the print media provides information in form of material printed on paper.
Q-2. Guess the meaning of “tutorial”?
Ans. The word “tutorial” means a teaching session under the direction of a tutor.
Q-3. What type of information does media provide?
Ans. It provides us every information about important incidents and realities of our daily life.
Q-4. Is TV taking away the habit of reading?
Ans. Yes, It is taking away the habit of reading.
Q-5. What is your favorite TV program? And why?
Ans. Javaid Chaudhary’s program “Kal Tak” is my favorite TV program. It is very imformative, logical and factual program.
Lesson # 4 Hazrat Asma (RA)
Q-1. What happened when Abu Jehl asked about Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA)?
Ans. Hazrat Asma (RA) simply posed a counter question. She politely replied, “How would I know”?
Q-2. Why was Abu Quaffa (RA) worried?
Ans. He was worried about the gold, jewels and money that had taken away by Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA).
Q-3. How did Hazrat Asma (RA) console her grand father?
Ans. She put some pebbles at the place of money and jewels and covered them with a piece
of cloth. She made her grand father touch them and said that Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA)
had left all his wealth at home. In this way, she wisely consoled her grand father.
Q-4. Who was Hazrat Abdullah Bin Zubair (RA)?
Ans. He was the son of Hazrat Asma (RA).
Q-5. Which incident in the story showed Hazrat Asma’s (RA) love and respect for the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
Ans. Every night, without taken any care for her life, she would quietly venture towards the cave of Thawr to supply food to the Prophet of Allah (SAW) and her father Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA). It shows her love and respect for the Holy Prophet (SAW). That was why, she was given the title of “Zat-un-Nataqin” by the Holy Prophet (SAW).
Q-6. Which incident in the story tells about the generosity of Hazrat Asma (RA)?
Ans. When she inherited a garden after the death of her sister Hazrat Ayesha (RA), She instantly sold it and gave away all the money to the poor and needy people, and felt more pleasure than receivers.
Q-7. What message do you get from the life of Hazrat Asma (RA)?
Ans. We get the message, that we should bravely face every calamity of life for the cause of right path. We should keep walking on the right path that lead us to Allah and his Prophet (SAW).
Q-8. “Her life would always be a beacon of light for all of us” How?
Ans. She was brave, wise, courageous and generous. She did not care for her life but she served the Prophet of Allah (SAW) through thick and thin. She faced every calamity of life with patience and valor. So, we can say that her life would be a beacon of light for all of us.
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Q-1. Who were emigrants and where did they migrate?
Ans. The Holy Prophet (SAW) and Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA) were emigrants. They migrated from Makkah to Madina.
Q-2. What do you understand by the phrase “in a fit of fury”?
Ans. It means “being mad with anger”.
Q-3. Why was Abu Jehl furious?
Ans. He was furious because he was sure that the Holy Prophet (SAW) had gone away his reach.
Q-4. What other words you can use for “accepted”?
Ans. We can use following words for it: Admitted, received, gotten, took in, etc.
Lesson # 6 The Quaid’s Vision And Pakistan
Ansers of the Questions
Q-1. How much confidence did Quaid-e-Azam have in his nation?
Ans. He had much confidence in his nation and thought that if the people become united they can get their lost dignity.
Q-2. What was the Quaid’s concept of our nation?
Ans. The Quaid said that we have distinctive outlook on life. According to our distinctive culture, civilization, language, literature, art, nomenclature, laws, moral codes, customs, history and traditions we are a nation.
Q-3. What was the ideology of Pakistan in view of Quaid-e-Azam?
Ans. According to the view of view of Quaid-e-Azam the ideology of Pakistan was based on the fundamental principal that the Muslims are an independent nation.
Q-4. What can be possible solution to our present problems?
Ans. We can solve our present problems by unity and following our Quaid’s golden motto,
“Faith Unity and Discipline”.
Q-5. How can we become a strong nation?
Ans. We can become a strong nation by following the principles and advises given by our Quaid.
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Q-1. Why did the Quaid have to take the long tours during early days of independence?
Ans. The Quaid took long tours because he wanted to build confidence and raise the spirit of
nationalism among his people.
Q-2. Why did the Quaid want the oneness of the whole nation?
Ans. In this way, he wanted to see the whole nation strong and prosperous.
Q-3. Are we working according to the expectations of the great leader?
Ans. No, we are not working according to the expectations of the great leader.
Q-4. What is the result of neglecting the advice of the Quaid?
Ans. It is the result of our negligence that we have become disunited and have divided into bits and pieces. In this way, now we have reached the verge of chaos.
Lesson No#7 Masjid Sultan Ahmad
Answers To the Questions
Q-1. Why Sultan Ahmad Mosque is known as blue as blue Mosque?
Ans. It is also known as blue Mosque because of the blue tiles that embellish its interior.
Q-2. Who was appointed as the architect of the Mosque?
Ans. The royal architect Sedefhar Mehmat Aga, was appointed as the architect of the Mosque.
Q-3. Why was a heavy iron chain hung at the entrance of the court?
Ans. It was put there so that the sultan had to lower his head every time he entered the court.
Q-4. How does the interior of the Mosque look?
Ans. The interior of the Mosque is embellished with blue tiles, which gives its interior an attractive look.
Q-5. Why do you think Madrassah and hospice was part of the Mosque?
Ans. I think that the Madrassah and hospice were used for the well-being of the Muslims. That was why, those were the part of the Mosque.
Q-6. Who constructed the Mosque Sophia?
Ans. It was constructed by an Ottoman Caliph.
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Q-1. Who started the construction of blue Mosque?
Ans. Ahmad I started the construction of blue Mosque.
Q-2. In whose reign the construction was completed?
Ans. The construction was completed in the reign of Mustafa I.
Q-3. For purpose does a heavy iron chain hang there?
Ans. It was put there so that the sultan had to lower his head every time he entered the court.
Q-4. Where is the royal room situated?
Ans. The royal room is situated at the south east corner of the Mosque.
Lesson # 9 All Is Not Lost
Answers to the Questions
Q-1. Why did the nurse ask Hira's sister to come and talk to her?
Ans. The nurse thought that the voice of Hira's sister might activate her damaged neurons.
Q-2. Why did the nurse disagree with the doctor's point of view?
Ans. She was disagreed because the doctors was not hopeful about the recovery of Hira.
Q-3. Why did the nurse ask herself the question; "was it worthwhile to oppose and fight the decision of senior and more qualified surgeons?
Ans. She asked herself this question to consider her judgement about the patient.
Q-4. Describe some qualities of the personality of the nurse in the story.
Ans. She was wise, devoted, sincere, honest, kind hearted and ambitious. As well as She has positive thinking and a strong will power.
Q-5. Why did the nurse say; "Where there is a will there is a way"?
Ans. With strong will power and positive thinking a man can also accomplish impossible tasks, that was why, she said “where there is a will there is a way”.
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Q-1. What is an ICU in a hospital?
Ans. To look after most carefully, serious patients are kept in a particular unit called “Intensive Care Unit” called ICU.
Q-2. To what extent does the recovery of a patient depends upon the doctor and the nurse?
Ans. The recovery of a patient depends upon them because a patient cannot recover without their treatment and proper care.
Q-3.What do you infer about her professional skills from the expression “Try once for her”?
Ans. Her expression shows that she is very kind, sincere, devoted and caring nurse.
Lesson # 10 Drug Addiction
Answers to the Questions
Q-1. What are the effects of drug addiction?
Ans. The effects of drug addiction are very harmful. It causes permanent mental and physical sickness as well as it destroys our financial carrier.
Q-2. What are the causes of drug addiction?
Ans. It is caused by genetic and environmental factors.
Q-3. What important role do rehabilitation centers play to control drug addiction?
Ans. These centers provide drug victims complete treatment and guidance, as well as they strictly supervise them.
Q-4. What is the role of counseling in preventing drug addiction?
Ans. It makes awareness about the dangers of drugs. In this way, it helps to get rid of drugs. So, the sooner it is done, the better it is for the victim.
Q-5. Why do families feel reluctant to take the drug victims to drug rehabilitation centers?
Ans. They do so for fear of being declared an out cast.
Q-6. What are the responsibilities of the families to ensure complete recovery of such patients?
Ans. For this purpose, they must critically watch and counsel the victim for better motivation and adjustment.
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Q-1. Are drug addicts aware of the dangers of drugs?
Ans. Yes, sometimes they aware of its dangers but most of them has not awareness of it.
Q-2. Which environmental factors are responsible for drug addiction?
Ans. There are two main environmental factors may cause drug addiction are bad peer influence and troubled domestic background.
Q-3. What treatment is available at rehabilitation centers for drug victims?
Ans. They provide complete medical support and guidance, as well as counseling to these people. They strictly supervise the victims.
Q-4. What do you understand by the term "Counseling"?
Ans. Counseling means a meaningful discussion on a matter for the better solution for personal and psychological problems.
Lesson # 11 Noise in the Environment
Answers to the Questions
Q-1. How do you define noise pollution?
Ans. Any form of noise that disrupts the functioning of life is called noise pollution.
Q-2. How is transport a source of noise pollution?
Ans.It is a source of noise pollution because of excessive use of horns and fast driving in urban areas.
Q-3. How is construction work a cause of noise pollution?
Ans. It is cause of noise pollution due to use of heavy machinery, grilling and piercing sounds etc.
Q-4. How is use of the technology causing noise pollution?
Ans. The use of technology like generators, loud speakers, music player and mobile phones etc is causing the noise pollution due to its irresponsible use.
Q-5. Why is noise dangerous for human health?
Ans. It disturbs our nervous system as well as damages our hearing. So, it causes aggression, hyper tension, restlessness, depression and insomnia etc.
Q-6. What kind of precautions may reduce noise coming electronic devices?
Ans. In this case, first of all, people need to develop some civic responsibilities while using electronic devices. It may reduce noise.
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Q-1. What is normal functioning and how is it disrupts?
Ans. It means our daily routine work. It is disrupted by various means of noise pollution.
Q-2. How does technology increase noise pollution? What are the technology based irritants?
Ans. It increases noise pollution when it is used irresponsibly. The technology based irritants are T.V., radio, mobile phone, music systems, generators and loud speakers etc.
Q-3. How can we cope with this serious issue?
Ans. It needs more attention at local and state level. It needs more awareness about the dangers of noise on human health. So we should acquire more civic sense and responsibility for this issue.
Lesson # 12 Three Days to See
Answers to the Questions
Q-1. Who was Hellen Keller?
Ans. She was an American lady. She was a great author although she was blind and deaf.
Q-2. Describe the thought expressed by the author in the first paragraph.
Ans. She said that it would be an excellent rule to live each day as if we should die tomorrow. In this way, the values of life would be rise.
Q-3. What makes you feel that the author is sad and depressed?
Ans. She is blind and deaf, and her wish to see the world makes us feel that she is sad and depressed.
Q-4. How do you get an impression that Hellen Keller was a great admirer of nature?
Ans. The way she feels and expresses the beauty of objects of nature shows that she is a great admirer of nature.
Q-5. People who are deprived of sight not devoid of imagination. Discuss referring to the text.
Ans. They did not devoid of imagination because the authoress of the lesson is blind but her views prove that she had great imagination.
Q-6. "Tome the pageant of seasons is an unending drama", Comment.
Ans. She says that continuity of change of seasons never ends. It is endless. So, in this way, the pageant of seasons is an unending drama for her.
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Q-1. How can you relate the phrase"eat drink and be merry"?
Ans. It means to live each day will fine state one vigor.
Q-2. Why is the arising of the sun so special for the author?
Ans. It is special for her because it is the thrilling miracle by which night is transformed into day.
Q-3. What does the revelation of beauty to her?
Ans. It means to have glimpse of beauty, which is apparent for those who have sight as well as insight.
Q-4. Why has she no time to waste in longings?
Ans. She has no time to waste in regret for longings because the three days has given her a lot of revelations.
Q-5. What is the meaning of the phrase" A thrilling and unending drama"
Ans. She says that continuity of change of seasons never ends. It is endless. So, in this way, the pageant of seasons is an unending drama for her.
Q-6. Explain the difference between facilities and opportunities.
Ans. Available things is a facility, but availability of favorable time to get such a thing is called an opportunity.
جملے
SENTENCES
Century:.....................A century consists of hundred years.
Conquest:................. The conquest of Makkah is an important event in the history of Islam.
Influential:................ He was an influential political leader.
Determination:......... Ali has succeeded by his sheer determination.
Delegation:............... The pagan Arabs sent a delegation to the Holy Prophet’s (SAW) uncle.
Quietly:......................He went quietly into the house.
Urge: .........................She had pressing urge to become a doctor.
Ignorance:................ .We should eliminate ignorance from our society.
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Sacrifice:................... We should be ready to sacrifice for our country.
Commendable:...........Patriotism is a commendable quality.
Prosperity:..................We should be work for the prosperity of our country.
Invasion:....................We should be ready to face of foreign invasion.
Motherland:................I love my motherland.
Responsible:..............We should be responsible citizen.
Nationalism:..............We should prefer nationalism instead of provincialism.
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Geared up:................ The students are all geared up.
Global village:...........It’s through media that the world has become a global village.
A click away:.............Now, the world is just a click away.
Constructive role:.. ...Media plays very constructive role for society.
Raise awareness:........Media raises awareness in people.
To keep an eye:....... ..Media tries to keep an eye on every segment of the society.
A mouth piece:.......... Media has become a mouth piece of downtrodden.
Downtrodden:............Media has become a mouth piece of downtrodden.
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Mad with anger:........His misbehavior made his brother mad with anger.
Fit of fury:.................He slapped her face in a fit of fury.
Revealed the secret: .She remained steadfast and did not reveal the secret.
Resolute:...................She had resolute faith in Allah Almighty.
Alleviate:...................His concern was alleviated.
Migration:................ The Holy Prophet (SAW) migrated from Makkah to Madina.
Companion:...............A good companion is a great blessing of God.
Refuge:......................They took refuge in a cave.
Gave away:................She sold her garden and gave away all her money to the poor.
Determined:............ ..We should be determined to become a good person.
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Bits and pieces...........We should not divide into bits and pieces.
Man in the street.... ...Our government does not benefits a man in the street.
Raising spirit..............Our Quaid wanted to raise spirit in our nation.
Pass through........... ...I have passed through many problems.
Fall a prey..................Unfortunately, he fell a prey to drugs.
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Impressive.................It is an impressive building.
Dexterously...............He was a talented baseball player because he was dexterous.
Spacious....................The Mosque has a spacious courtyard.
Humility....................She accepts her mistakes with humility.
Flamboyant.............. His mannerisms were flamboyant and extroverted.
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To save the world... ..Nuclear weapons should be banned to save the world.
Near and dear......... ..My son is near and dear to me.
Lost battle................. Allah helped me to win a lost battle.
Ironic smile.............. .He gave me an ironic smile.
An inner voice....... ..An inner voice some where within.
To make up I made up my mind to risk my career.
one's mind...........
Frozen to the She was frozen to the ground to know about her result.
ground..............
Poop in mind........... .Several questions pooping in my mind.
Look for....................I am looking for nice people.
Big hug......................He gave me a big hug.
Bear fruit.................. At last my efforts bore fruit.
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Fall a prey to........... Why do people fall a prey to drugs.
Addicted to............... He is addicted to drugs.
In order to................ We should develop some civic responsibility in order to wipe out the
Serious threats of society.
In this regard.......... She rendered useful services in this regard.
{ Declared an People often did not admit their fault for fear of being declared an
outcast}...............Outcast.
Due to........................He is physically weak due to his illness.
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At stake.....................The life of a driver is always at stake.
Immense.................. He was carrying immense load.
Ill at ease...................Some people put other residents ill at ease.
{Civic res We should develop some civic responsibility in order to wipe out the
Responsibility}.....serious threats of society.
Concentration........ We should learn everything with fully concentration.
Brig down................. We should try to bring down serious threats of our society.
Gear up......................We should be gear up to face every hardship.
Come forward......... We should come forward to check drug addiction.
To check....................We should come forward to check drug addiction.
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Values of life............ We should the values of life for better living.
Vigor.........................We should live each day with vigor.
Spiritual values....... We should also know about spiritual values.
Thrilling miracle.... The rising of the sun is a thrilling miracle.
Revelation of The dawn of each day is new revelation of beauty.
beauty..........
Now and then......... Now and then I tested myself for my duties.
Delicate I feel the delicate symmetry of a leaf.
symmetry..........
Velvety texture....... I feel the delightful velvety texture of a flower.
Occasionally............ Occasionally, I go to a garden to walk.
Dormant and We should try to awake the dormant and sluggish faculties of our
sluggish faculties students.
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SHORT SUMMARIES OF THE POEMS
سمریاں
DAFFODILS-1
This poem is written by William Wordsworth. He is known as the poet of nature. In this poem, “Daffodils” the poet describes the soothing effects of the sights of nature. The poem is a tribute to nature and its manifestations in all its glory. The poet beautifully presents before us not only the attractive and exciting beauty of nature but also the purifying and enduring impact of it on human beings. In this way, he present his own experience of nature through this beautiful poem.
Once the poet was wandering lonely like a cloud. Suddenly he saw a large number of daffodils growing by the bank of the lake under a tree. The flowers were waving in the cool breeze. The flowers seemed to be dancing happily. The beauty of daffodils was more charming than the waves in the lake. The poet was very much delighted to see this beautiful sight. When often the poet was in sad mode, the memory of the happy and joyful daffodils sight left soothing effects in the mind of the poet. In other words, the poet felt great pleasure and joy to remind the sight of daffodils.
DAFFODILS-2
“Daffodils” is a charming and fascinating poem by William Wordsworth. In this poem, the poet describes the beautiful objects of nature like breeze, waves and daffodils.
One day the poet was wandering alone along the bank of a lake in a countryside. Suddenly he saw a large number of golden daffodils. These flowers were growing beside the lake, happily dancing in the breeze and stretching like the stars in the Milky Way. The waves of the lake were also dancing with joy but the daffodils surpassed them. The poet was much delighted to see this beautiful scene.
In the end, the poet says that whenever he is in a sad mood, the sight of the daffodils comes into his imagination and his heart is filled with pleasure, Thus a thing of beauty is a joy forever.
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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening-1
This symbolic poem is written by Robert Frost. It is his famous poem. In this poem the poet is traveling through a forest at the time of evening. He has to travel a long distance to reach his home. The cold winds are blowing and the snow flakes are falling. The forest is dark and lonesome. There is no any farmhouse nearby.
He happens to look around and he feels attraction towards the woods. Suddenly, he stops there to have a look at natural beauty. His horse finds it strange to stop in lonely place. The poet wants to enjoy there but his responsibilities pull him out of the woods. He has to do many things before sleeping. Therefore he continuous his journey.
In this way, the poet wanted to teach us the lesson about the realities of life. So we should learn from this poem that we must maintain balance between reality and the world of fantasy.
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening-2
“Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” is a thought-provoking poem composed by Robert Frost. In this poem, the poet describes the conflict between love of nature and call of social responsibilities.
On a dark winter evening, the poet stops his little horse to watch the snow falling in the woods. Finding that the owner of the woods is absent, he lingers his stay. At this his horse is confused. He shakes his harness bell to ask if there is some mistake. Now the poet realizes the pull of obligations and the considerable distance before he can rest for the night.
In short, the poem trumpets the beauty of nature and hints at the need to carry on the daily affairs of life. The world of fantasy is very inviting, but one must maintain balance between the world of fantasy and reality.
1. Write a letter to your mother who is worried about your health.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Mother,
I received your letter yesterday. I am very glad to know that you are enjoying good health. I was running a temperature due to bad throat. But it was a temporary ailment. I have recovered now.
You need not worry about my health. I am perfectly all right. I am taking good care of my diet. I take exercise regularly. I hope that after these assurances you will stop worrying about me.
Pay my regards to all at home.
Yours affectionately,
X. Y. Z.
2. letter to your father asking him about the health of your mother.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Father,
From Ali’s letter I have come to know that mother is suffering from high blood pressure. I am really worried about her. I hope that she is taking precautionary measures to bring it to normal. Please ask her to take her medicine regularly and inform me about her present condition as early as possible.
Anxiously waiting for your reply.
Yours affectionately,
X. Y. Z.
3. Letter to your sister congratulating her on her success in the exams.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Aamira,
Your letter brought the happy news of your excellent result in the final examination of 9th class. I am very happy to learn that you have stood first in your class and maintained your position. I am very proud of you. You have always been a hardworking student and I hope you will work even harder next year for the competition will be quite hard.
Accept my heartiest congratulations on your success. Pay my compliments to your friends.
Yours affectionately,
X. Y. Z.
4. Write a letter to your mother about the test you have just taken.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Mother,
I am sorry, I did not write to you earlier as I was busy preparing for my test in Physics. It was held yesterday. My performance in the test is satisfactory, I hope to get full marks in it. I attempted eleven questions. The answer to one question was wrong. But it was an extra question. I hope that you are satisfied with my explanation now.
Pay my regards to everyone at home.
Yours affectionately,
X. Y. Z.
5.letter to your father requesting him to send you some extra funds for the payment of hostel dues.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Father,
I have been planning to write to you for many days but could not find time to do so. My exams are drawing near and I am busy preparing for them. I have already revised my course. You need not worry about my studies.
The only problem that I face these days is that I am short of money as I bought some books which has upset my budget. I shall be very grateful if you send me at least two thousand rupees to pay my hostel dues and meet my other needs.
Yours affectionately,
X. Y. Z.
6. Letter to your brother about the importance of the study of science subjects.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Ahmad,
I hope this letter finds you in the best of health spirits. You have now been promoted to class 9th. It is time for you to decide whether you would like to study humanities or science subjects. The world has progressed very much in the field of science. If we want to keep pace with it, we must keep our knowledge of science up-to-date. Every one should know the basics of science so I would advise you to study science at least up to matriculation level.
Convey my salaam to your friends.
Yours affectionately,
X. Y. Z.
7. Write a letter to your friend congratulating him/her on his/her birthday.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Akram,
I am specially writing this letter to congratulate you on your birthday. I owe a gift and you will get it when you come to Lahore. I was going to send it to you by post but then I was informed that you plan to come to Lahore. So I decided to give it to you personally. I am waiting for you.
Convey my respects to aunt and uncle.
Wishing you the best.
Yours sincerely,
X. Y. Z.
8. Write a letter to your friend requesting her to spend her spring holidays with you.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Aamira,
You know that our spring holidays are approaching. I would like you to spend these holidays with me. In your last letter you promised to come to me during these holidays. Now it is time to fulfill your promise.
We shall visit our common friends and do some shopping. Inform me as early as possible about the exact date of your arrival so that I make further arrangements accordingly.
Wishing you the best.
Yours sincerely,
X. Y. Z.
9. Write a letter to your friend congratulating him on the marriage of his sister.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Rizwan,
I am very pleased to learn about the marriage ceremony of your sister. Accept my heartiest congratulation on this occasion.
I have received your invitation card but I do not think I will be able to attend the ceremony as I will be busy in my exams. I really feel sorry for that.
Convey my congratulations and my best wishes to all the members of your family.
Wishing you the best.
Yours sincerely,
X. Y. Z.
10. Write a letter to your friend requesting him to lend you some books.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Ali,
My examination is over and I have not much to do these days. I am thinking of improving my English. You talked once about your fine collection of English novels and plays. I want to borrow a few novels from you. I hope that you not refuse. I assure you that I shall take care of your books. I shall try to return these books as early as possible.
Pay my compliments to your parents.
Yours sincerely,
X. Y. Z.
11. Write a letter to your friend thanking her for hospitality during your visit to her house.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Saba,
I reached home last Sunday. I had a comfortable journey and reached home safe. I miss you very much. I spent very good time with you. I enjoyed your company. I shall never forget the taste of Biryani and Quorma you cooked one day. I must thank you for the trip to Murree that you specially arranged for me.
Convey my thanks to aunt and uncle for their kindness and love. They really made me feel at home.
Yours sincerely,
X. Y. Z.
12. Write a letter to your friend condoling the death of his mother.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Aamer,
I have just received the news of your mother’s death. I am really shocked to hear it. She was very noble lady. I had special attachment to her. She loved me as her own son. But the laws of nature are absolute. We have to bow before them.
All my sympathies are with you. I hope that you will bear this loss with patience and courage. My her soul rest in heaven!
Yours truly,
X. Y. Z.
13. Write a letter to your brother advising him to improve his health.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Ahmad,
I met Munir last night and he informed me that you were over worked in your studies. You stay awake till late night and have become very weak. I appreciate your love for knowledge but it must not be allowed to damage your health. First take care of your health, then of your studies. Try to sleep early and develop a habit of taking morning walk. I suggest you to have a light exercise in the morning also.
I hope that you will give attention to my advice.
Yours affectionately,
X. Y. Z.
14. Write a letter to your sister thanking her for a gift.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Sammrah,
I hope that you are in good health. I received your gift of a wrist watch on my birth day two days ago. It is a beautiful watch. I needed it badly too as I happened to lose my watch in a mishap a few days ago. I promise that I shall take care of it. It will also help to make me punctual.
I thank you again for this precious gift.
Yours affectionately,
X. Y. Z.
15. Write a letter to your friend thanking him for the books he lent to you.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Akbar,
I have received the books you lent me the day before yesterday. I am really grateful to you for this.. I have already started reading these books and I hope to return them very soon.
Thanking you again.
Yours truly,
X. Y. Z.
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Comprehension of Passages
خطوط
LETTERS
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Mother,
I received your letter yesterday. I am very glad to know that you are enjoying good health. I was running a temperature due to bad throat. But it was a temporary ailment. I have recovered now.
You need not worry about my health. I am perfectly all right. I am taking good care of my diet. I take exercise regularly. I hope that after these assurances you will stop worrying about me.
Pay my regards to all at home.
Yours affectionately,
X. Y. Z.
2. letter to your father asking him about the health of your mother.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Father,
From Ali’s letter I have come to know that mother is suffering from high blood pressure. I am really worried about her. I hope that she is taking precautionary measures to bring it to normal. Please ask her to take her medicine regularly and inform me about her present condition as early as possible.
Anxiously waiting for your reply.
Yours affectionately,
X. Y. Z.
3. Letter to your sister congratulating her on her success in the exams.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Aamira,
Your letter brought the happy news of your excellent result in the final examination of 9th class. I am very happy to learn that you have stood first in your class and maintained your position. I am very proud of you. You have always been a hardworking student and I hope you will work even harder next year for the competition will be quite hard.
Accept my heartiest congratulations on your success. Pay my compliments to your friends.
Yours affectionately,
X. Y. Z.
4. Write a letter to your mother about the test you have just taken.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Mother,
I am sorry, I did not write to you earlier as I was busy preparing for my test in Physics. It was held yesterday. My performance in the test is satisfactory, I hope to get full marks in it. I attempted eleven questions. The answer to one question was wrong. But it was an extra question. I hope that you are satisfied with my explanation now.
Pay my regards to everyone at home.
Yours affectionately,
X. Y. Z.
5.letter to your father requesting him to send you some extra funds for the payment of hostel dues.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Father,
I have been planning to write to you for many days but could not find time to do so. My exams are drawing near and I am busy preparing for them. I have already revised my course. You need not worry about my studies.
The only problem that I face these days is that I am short of money as I bought some books which has upset my budget. I shall be very grateful if you send me at least two thousand rupees to pay my hostel dues and meet my other needs.
Yours affectionately,
X. Y. Z.
6. Letter to your brother about the importance of the study of science subjects.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Ahmad,
I hope this letter finds you in the best of health spirits. You have now been promoted to class 9th. It is time for you to decide whether you would like to study humanities or science subjects. The world has progressed very much in the field of science. If we want to keep pace with it, we must keep our knowledge of science up-to-date. Every one should know the basics of science so I would advise you to study science at least up to matriculation level.
Convey my salaam to your friends.
Yours affectionately,
X. Y. Z.
7. Write a letter to your friend congratulating him/her on his/her birthday.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Akram,
I am specially writing this letter to congratulate you on your birthday. I owe a gift and you will get it when you come to Lahore. I was going to send it to you by post but then I was informed that you plan to come to Lahore. So I decided to give it to you personally. I am waiting for you.
Convey my respects to aunt and uncle.
Wishing you the best.
Yours sincerely,
X. Y. Z.
8. Write a letter to your friend requesting her to spend her spring holidays with you.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Aamira,
You know that our spring holidays are approaching. I would like you to spend these holidays with me. In your last letter you promised to come to me during these holidays. Now it is time to fulfill your promise.
We shall visit our common friends and do some shopping. Inform me as early as possible about the exact date of your arrival so that I make further arrangements accordingly.
Wishing you the best.
Yours sincerely,
X. Y. Z.
9. Write a letter to your friend congratulating him on the marriage of his sister.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Rizwan,
I am very pleased to learn about the marriage ceremony of your sister. Accept my heartiest congratulation on this occasion.
I have received your invitation card but I do not think I will be able to attend the ceremony as I will be busy in my exams. I really feel sorry for that.
Convey my congratulations and my best wishes to all the members of your family.
Wishing you the best.
Yours sincerely,
X. Y. Z.
10. Write a letter to your friend requesting him to lend you some books.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Ali,
My examination is over and I have not much to do these days. I am thinking of improving my English. You talked once about your fine collection of English novels and plays. I want to borrow a few novels from you. I hope that you not refuse. I assure you that I shall take care of your books. I shall try to return these books as early as possible.
Pay my compliments to your parents.
Yours sincerely,
X. Y. Z.
11. Write a letter to your friend thanking her for hospitality during your visit to her house.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Saba,
I reached home last Sunday. I had a comfortable journey and reached home safe. I miss you very much. I spent very good time with you. I enjoyed your company. I shall never forget the taste of Biryani and Quorma you cooked one day. I must thank you for the trip to Murree that you specially arranged for me.
Convey my thanks to aunt and uncle for their kindness and love. They really made me feel at home.
Yours sincerely,
X. Y. Z.
12. Write a letter to your friend condoling the death of his mother.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Aamer,
I have just received the news of your mother’s death. I am really shocked to hear it. She was very noble lady. I had special attachment to her. She loved me as her own son. But the laws of nature are absolute. We have to bow before them.
All my sympathies are with you. I hope that you will bear this loss with patience and courage. My her soul rest in heaven!
Yours truly,
X. Y. Z.
13. Write a letter to your brother advising him to improve his health.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Ahmad,
I met Munir last night and he informed me that you were over worked in your studies. You stay awake till late night and have become very weak. I appreciate your love for knowledge but it must not be allowed to damage your health. First take care of your health, then of your studies. Try to sleep early and develop a habit of taking morning walk. I suggest you to have a light exercise in the morning also.
I hope that you will give attention to my advice.
Yours affectionately,
X. Y. Z.
14. Write a letter to your sister thanking her for a gift.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Sammrah,
I hope that you are in good health. I received your gift of a wrist watch on my birth day two days ago. It is a beautiful watch. I needed it badly too as I happened to lose my watch in a mishap a few days ago. I promise that I shall take care of it. It will also help to make me punctual.
I thank you again for this precious gift.
Yours affectionately,
X. Y. Z.
15. Write a letter to your friend thanking him for the books he lent to you.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
August 11,2015.
Dear Akbar,
I have received the books you lent me the day before yesterday. I am really grateful to you for this.. I have already started reading these books and I hope to return them very soon.
Thanking you again.
Yours truly,
X. Y. Z.
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Comprehension of Passages
1- One day a wolf felt very hungry. He wandered here and there in search of food but he could not find anything to eat. At last he saw a flock of sheep grazing in a pasture. He wanted to eat one but they were guarded by a hound. The shepherd’s son was also tending the flock vigilantly. The wolf found himself helpless. At last he hit upon a plan. He hid himself in the skin of a sheep and safely went into the flock. The hound could not find out the wolf in disguise. He killed a sheep and ate it without being caught. In this way he ate up many sheep and their number began to fall everyday. The shepherd was greatly worried but could not find out the thief.
Questions:
1. Why did the wolf wander about?
2. Did he find anything to eat?
3. Why was the wolf helpless?
4.How did he get into the flock?
5. Why was the shepherd worried?
6. Did he find out the thief?
Answers:
1. The wolf wander about in search of food.
2. No, he did not find anything to eat.
3. The wolf was helpless as the flock was guarded by a hound.
4. He hid himself in the skin of a sheep and safely went into the flock.
5. He was worried because the number of sheep began to fall every day.
6.No, he did not find out the thief.
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2- On a hot summer day a fox felt very thirsty. He went about in search of water but could not find water. At last he reached a well. He peeped into it. Unfortunately, he slipped and fell into the well. A goat happened to pass by the well and looked into it.
What are you doing here uncle? The cunning fox replied. “Dear nice. I am enjoying a swim down here. It is very pleasant, come down and enjoy yourself too”. The goat was also thirsty, she jumped into the well.
Questions:
1. What happened to the thirsty fox?
2 Who passed by the well just then?
3. What did the goat do?
4. What did the goat say to the fox?
5. What did the fox say in reply?
6. Why did the goat jump into the well?
Answers:
1. He slipped and fell into the well.
2. A goat happened to pass by the well just then.
3. The goat looked into the well.
4. The goat said to the fox, “What are you doing here uncle?”
5. The cunning fox replied,”I am enjoying a swim down here.”
6.The goat jumped into the as she was taken in by the cunning fox.
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3- Once a stag was drinking at a stream. He happened to see his reflection in the water. He was pleased to see his beautiful horns, but when he saw his thin legs he felt sad as he thought they were ugly. Suddenly he saw a pack of hounds at a distance. He ran as fast as his legs could help him. Soon he left the hounds far behind. He had to pass through a thick forest of bushes. His horns got caught in a bush. He tried hard to pull his horns out of it but all in vain. By now the hounds had come up. They fell upon him and tore him to pieces.
Questions:
1. What was the stag doing?
2. What did he see in the water?
3. Why was he pleased?
4. What made him sad?
5. Why did he run?
6. How did his legs help him?
Answers:
1. Stag was drinking water.
2. He saw his reflection.
3. He was pleased to see his beautiful horns.
4. His thin legs made him sad.
5. He ran for his life.
6. His legs helped him to run fast.
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4- King Robert Bruce ruled over Scotland. He had been defeated many times by the English. He ran for his life and hid himself in a cave. He had lost all hope to win. As he lay there thinking if he should give up his struggle or not he saw a spider trying to reach its cobweb in the ceiling of the cave. It fell down again and again but did not give up its effort. At last the little insect reached its home in its ninth attempt. This gave courage to king Bruce. He made up his mind to fight and this time he won the battle.
Questions:
1. By whom had Robert Bruce been defeated many times?
2. Where did he hide himself?
3. What did he see in the cave?
4. After how many attempts did the spider succeed?
5. What lesson did king Bruce learn from the spider?
Answers:
1. He had been defeated many times by the English.
2. He hid himself in a cave.
3. He saw a spider trying to reach its cobweb up in the ceiling of the cave.
4. The spider succeeded in its ninth attempt.
5. The king learnt the lesson,”Try, try again till you succeed.”
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5- For three years, the master and all his relatives lived in this valley. Many of the Muslims too joined them. All supplies to the valley were cut off. The Makkans saw to it that no food or drink reached the Banu Hashim. The poor Banu Hashim had to live on the leaves and roots of trees and bushes. The condition of children was particularly pitiable. At last some kind hearted Makkans took pity on Banu Hashim. They tore to pieces the agreement hanging in the Kaaba. The hunger stricken Banu Hashim were thus able to come back to their homes.
Questions:
1. Who lived for three years in the valley?
2. Who joined the master and his relatives?
3. What did the Makkans do?
4. How did the Banu Hashim live?
5. What was the condition of the children?
6. Who took piety on the Banu Hashim?
Answers:
1. The master and all his relatives lived in the valley.
2. Many of the Muslims joined them.
3. All the supplies of food and drink to the valley were cut off by the Makkans. 4. They lived on the leaves and roots of the trees.
5. The condition of the children was pitiable.
6. Some kind hearted Makkans took piety on Banu Hashim.
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6- We see a kind of milk in tins. It is powdered milk. All the water in this milk has evaporated. When fresh milk stays in a dish for a little time, the thick part of the milk comes to the top. It is the cream of the milk. From this cream people make butter. If milk with the cream on it is made into powder, it is called Full Cream Milk Powder. When something floating is taken off the top of a liquid we say it is skimmed. When the cream is skimmed from the milk, the thin milk that stays is called “Skim Milk”. Skim milk is a good milk but it has no fat in it. It is not good for very young babies.
Questions:
1. Is the milk in tins powered or liquid?
2. What becomes of the water in the milk?
3. What comes to the top of the fresh milk when it stays a little in a dish?
4. What does the thick part of the milk have in it?
5. What is cream?
6. What do people make from cream?
Answers:
1. The milk in the tins is powdered.
2. The water in the milk evaporates.
3. The thick part of the milk comes to the top.
4. The thick part of the milk has fat in it.
5. Cream is the fat of the milk which comes to the top of it.
6. People make butter from cream.
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7- Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A.) Was extremely kind-hearted and just to the people. His army has strict orders not to do any harm to the farmers, aged persons, women, children and other civilians. “They are the real strength of society”, he said, “They should always be treated with kindness and respect”. This was something new for the conquered people, who felt very happy now. The Iranian and Byzantine officers were very hard on them. Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed’s treatment won their hearts so much that they began to hate their cruel old masters.
Questions:
1. How did Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A.) Treat the people?
2. What were the orders given to the army?
3. What did he say about the farmers and civilians?
4. How had their former masters treated them?
5. How did Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A.) Win the hearts of the conquered people?
6. Why id the people hate their old masters?
Answers:
1. He was extremely kind hearted and just to the people.
2. His army was ordered not to do any harm to the farmers and other civilians.
3. He said, “They are the real strength of society.
4. They were very hard on them.
5. He won their hearts with good attitude and kindness.
6. The people began to hate their old masters due to their cruelty and unkindness.
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8- The age of steam has yielded place to the age of electricity. We have harnessed and introduced it into the service of man. The electric telegraph bears our message to and brings us news from all quarters of the world. Submarine cable does its own work all right.
Who is not familiar with the electric bell? Who has not used telephones? Who is not enjoying electric light? Electric motors, wireless telegraphy, electric railway, electric mods of construction and destruction all attest to the great power of the electricity; Electricity has developed modern industry and has created many industries. It has enabled man to conquer land, the sea and the air.
Questions:
1. Why do we call the present age the age of electricity?
2. Which age has yielded place to the age of electricity?
3. How do we send and receive messages?
4. State some important uses of electricity.
5. What do you think is the future of the electricity?
Answers:
1. We call the present age the age of electricity as a lot of things are done with the help of
electricity.
2. The steam age has yield place to the age of electricity.
3. We use telegraph, telephone and wireless to send and receive messages.
4. Railways, factories and mills work with the help of electricity.
5. Electricity promises the bright future for mankind.
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9- A man is known by the company he keeps. A good student should avoid the company of those who keep playing all the time. Many students miss their classes and seldom do their homework because some other fellow students do the same. There are hardworking students also who work while others play. They enjoy the game of their choice because they know that playing games is essential for health. A sick student is not so quick in learning his lesson as a healthy one.
Questions:
1. What kind of a company should a good student keep?
2. Why do some students miss their classes?
3. Why do good students enjoy good health?
4. Why are games necessary for students?
5. Where does the success of a student lie?
Answers:
1. A good student should keep good company.
2. They miss their classes because some other fellow students do the same.
3. Good students enjoy good health because they work and play at proper time.
4. Games are necessary for the students because games keep them healthy.
5. The success of a student lies in following a timetable of work and play.
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10- Newspapers keep us constantly in touch with the whole of mankind. In olden days a man’s world consisted of his own village and one or two neighbouring villages. It was difficult for him to know what was going on in other parts of the country. But today the press assisted by rapid means of communication brings us news from the farthest corners of the globe. The press is also responsible for educating public opinion. The laws of a nation are really shaped by its press. In fact the public receives guidance from the news papers. Thus their power in modern times is really great.
Questions:
1. What good do the newspapers do to us?
2. Why in olden days man could not know what was going on in far off places?
3. What is the responsibility of the press today?
4. How are the laws of a country shaped now a days?
5. How are newspapers a source of public guidance?
6. What is your opinion about the power of press?
Answers:
1. Newspapers keep us in touch with the whole of mankind.
2. In olden days man could not know what was taking place at distant places for want of
Means of communications and newspapers.
3. Today the press is responsible for educating the public opinion.
4. Newspapers play a great part in shaping the laws of a country.
5. Newspapers bring us full information relating to all aspects of the society.
6. Press has great power.
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11- About sixty years ago the question of choosing a profession was not taken up seriously. A son generally followed the trade of his father. But nowadays one can take up a trade one like. The students who make the right choice of profession are always successful. For the right choice of a profession there should be some definite aim.
The students who do not have any definite aim suffer a lot in the end as they have also a difficulty in finding an employment. In choosing a profession the teacher and the parents play a very important part. The teacher keeps an eye on his pupils. He studies their habits. So he can put his pupils on the right path of life.
Questions:
1. What were the conditions about the choice of a profession sixty years ago?
2. Why did the people not choose the profession seriously?
3. Can a student of the present times choose his profession freely?
4. What is the advantage of a right choice of a profession?
5. How can a student choose his profession rightly?
6. What will be the difficulty of a student who is reading without a definite aim?
7. How can a teacher help his pupil in making a choice of profession?
Answers:
1. About sixty years ago the question of choosing a profession was not taken up seriously.
2. The people did not choose the profession seriously because A son followed the trade of his father.
3. Yes, a student of the present times choose his profession freely.
4. Achievement of success is the advantage of a right choice of a profession
5. For the right choice of a profession there should be some definite aim.
6. He will face difficulty in finding an employment.
7. The teacher keeps an eye on his pupils. He studies their habits. So he can put his pupils on the right path of life.
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12- Making pottery on the potter’s wheel is called “throwing”. The thrower is a very skillful workman. But there is another method of shaping articles out of clay-moulding. A plaster mould is made and the clay is pressed onto it. This is a quicker and less difficult way and must be used to make things like handles; but all the most beautiful pottery is thrown. When a piece of pottery is taken off the wheel, it is put aside to dry, after which a design may be painted on it with special colours that will stand great heat; it is then ready to be fired. This is done in a large oven, or kiln. The pieces of pottery are placed in earthenware tubs called “Saggers” so that the flames cannot touch the pottery.
Questions:
1. What is throwing?
2. What is the other method of shaping articles?
3. What is the advantage of moulding ?
4. How does the potter make designs on the pieces of pottery?
5. How is the pottery baked in fire?
Answers:
1. Making pottery on the potter’s wheel is called “throwing”.
2. The other method of shaping articles is “ moulding ”.
3. This is a quicker and less difficult way to make pottery things.
4. He makes designs on the pieces of pottery with special colours
5. This is done in a large oven, or kiln.
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13- The Sultan sent agents to all parts of the East to buy rare manuscripts, and bring them back to Cordova. His men were constantly searching the bookseller’s shops at Cairo, Damascus and Baghdad for rare volumes for his library. When the book was not to be bought any price, he would have it copied; and sometimes even hear of a book which was only in the author’s brain, and send him a handsome present, and beg him to send the first copy to Cordova. By such means he gathered not fewer than four hundred thousand books and this at a time when printing was unknown, and every copy had to be painfully copied, in the fine clear hand of the professional copyist.
Questions:
1. Why did Sultan send his agents to all parts of the East?
2. Where and what for they searched the bookseller’s shops?
3. What would he do when any book was not to be bought at any price?
4. What would he do when the author had not yet written the book?
5. How many books had he gathered?
6. Why was it difficult to collect so many books in those days?
Answers:
1. The Sultan sent agents to all parts of the East to buy rare manuscripts.
2. They were searching the bookseller’s shops at Cairo, Damascus and Baghdad.
3. He would have it copied.
4. He would have send him a handsome present, and beg him to send the first copy to Cordova.
5. He had gathered four hundred thousand books.
6. It was a time when printing was unknown, and every copy had to be painfully copied.
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14- Musa was in chief command, and the gates were in his charge. They had been barred when the Christians came in view; but Musa threw them open. “Our bodies” he said, “will bar the gates”. The young men were kindled by such words, and when he told them , “We have nothing to fight for but the ground we stand on; and without that we are without a home or a country”, they were ready to die with him. With such a leader, the Moorish Cavaliers performed feats of bravery in the plain which divided the camp from the city.
Questions:
1. Who was the chief commander and what was in his charge?
2. When were the gates barred?
3. Who threw them open?
4. What did Musa say?
5. What effect had his words on the young men?
6. What divided the city from the camp?
Answers:
1. Musa was in chief command, and the gates were in his charge.
2. The gates were barred when the Christians came in view.
3. Musa threw them open.
4. He said, “Our bodies will bar the gates”.
5. The young men were kindled by such words and they were ready to die with him.
6. The plain divided the city from the camp.
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15- Early rising is a good habit as it gives us early start of our day’s work. We gain time while the late risers are asleep. The early risers have another advantage also and that is that they enjoy good and sound health. Those who are out of bed early have plenty of time to do their work carefully, steadily and completely. They do not have to put off anything to the next day. The early riser is always happy, fresh and smart. He enjoys his work while those who get up late find their duty dull and dry and do it unwillingly. Early rising is therefore, a key to success in life.
Questions:
1. What kind of habit early rising is?
2. Why can an early riser do more work than the late riser?
3. Why does an early riser enjoy good health?
4. Why does a late riser find his work dull and dry?
5. What is the key to success in life?
Answers:
1. Early rising is a good habit.
2. He takes an early start of his day’s work. So he can do more work than the late riser.
3. He enjoy’s good health because he is always happy, fresh and smart.
4. He finds his work dull and dry because he does his work unwillingly.
5. Early rising is the key to success in life.
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16- Some ants are social insects. It means that they live in societies, cooperate with one another and do only the work assigned to them. They go out in search of food in an orderly fashion, marching in lines and columns like soldiers. Different groups of social ants have different jobs to do. They manage their affairs through division of labor. Some ants guard ant protect their community. They fight the other insects who attack them or raid their colony. They are called soldier ants. Another group gather food for the whole community. The social ants have not learnt this division of labor. They have inherited it.
Questions:
1. What do we mean by social insects?
2. Why are some ants called social insects?
3. How do the ants cooperate with one an other?
4. What principle do they follow while doing their work?
5. Why are the members of a certain group called soldier ants?
6. How have the ants learnt the principle of division of labor?
Answers:
1. It means the insects that live in societies, cooperate with one another.
2. Some ants called social insects because they live in societies.
3. They manage their affairs through division of labor.
4. Division of labor is the principle that they follow during their work.
5. They called soldier ants because they fight the other insects who attack them.
6. They have not learnt this division of labor. They have inherited it.
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17- Iqbal is not only the greatest poet of our age, but also one of the greatest poets of all times. There are not many poets who wrote as many great poems as he did. He did not write poetry for poetry’s sake. He was in fact much more than a mere poet. He was a learned man. He was a great scholar and philosopher. He was a political leader of great importance. But more than anything he was a Muslim who had a great love for God and His prophet (peace be upon him). He wrote poetry to express the great and ever lasting truths of philosophy, history and Islam. He wrote poetry to awaken the Muslims of the whole world from the deep sleep and asked them to unite.
Questions:
1. Why is Iqbal considered to be one of the greatest poets of all times?
2. Did he write poetry for poetry’s sake?
3. How can you say that Iqbal was much more than a mere poet?
4. What kind of a Muslim was Iqbal?
5. With what aim did he write poetry?
6. What was Iqbal’s call to the Muslims of the whole world?
Answers:
1. Iqbal considered to be one of the greatest poets of all times because he wrote as many great poems.
2. No, he did not write poetry for poetry’s sake.
3. He was much more than a mere poet as he was a learned man, a great scholar and a philosopher.
4. He was a Muslim who had a great love for God and His prophet (P.B.U.H.).
5. He wrote poetry to awaken the Muslims of the whole world from the deep sleep.
6. He asked the Muslims of the whole world to unite.
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18- One day a girl found a coin. It rolled away before her broom when she was sweeping the yard, and fell with a little clatter against the wall. She ran and picked it up. Someone had dropped it while crossing the yard and perhaps had not even troubled to look for it. It was worth little. But is seemed a whole fortune to her, who never had anything of her own before. She rubbed it clean on the sleeve of her blue cotton jacket and put it into her pocket.
Questions:
1. What did the girl find?
2. When did she find it?
3. How had the coin been dropped there?
4. What was the worth of the coin?
5. Why was it a whole fortune for her?
6. How did she clean it?
7. What did she do after cleaning it?
Answers:
1. One day a girl found a coin.
2. She find it while she was sweeping the yard.
3. Someone had dropped it while crossing the yard.
4. The coin was worth little.
5. It was a whole fortune to her, because she never had anything of her own before.
6. She cleaned it by rubbing it on the sleeve of her jacket.
7. She put it into her pocket after cleaning it.
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19- In December, 1930 Dr. Muhammad Iqbal was invited to preside over the annual meeting of the All India Muslim League at Allahabad. In his address he openly opposed the idea of power-sharing together of Hindus and Muslims as one nation. He declared that the move to apply one constitution to both the Hindus and Muslims would result in a civil war. He wanted to see the Punjab, Sind, Baluchistan and the NWFP a single state for the Muslims, so that they should live according to the teachings of Islam. We can say that Allama Iqbal was the first thinker to give us the idea of a separate homeland for the Muslims of India i.e.partition of the Sub-continent into two sovereign states. The Muslims soon realized the importance of the demand for two separate states. It was when the Pakistan Resolution was adopted in 1940.
Questions:
1. Where was the Annual meeting of All India Muslim League held in 1930?
2. Who was invited to preside over the session?
3. What idea did Alama Iqbal oppose?
4. Which provinces did he want to be included in the Muslim state?
5. On what grounds did he demand a separate state for the Muslims of India?
6. When was the Pakistan Resolution moved?
Answers:
1. The Annual meeting of All India Muslim League held in 1930 at Allahabad.
2. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal was invited to preside over the session.
3. He opposed the idea of power-sharing together of Hindus and Muslims as one nation.
4. He wanted to see the Punjab, Sind, Baluchistan and the NWFP a single state for the Muslims.
5. He demanded a separate state for the Muslims of India on the grounds of th teachings of Islam.
6. The Pakistan Resolution was moved in 1940.
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20- The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by a liberal English man Mr. A.O. Hume. He had joined the Indian Civil Service in 1849 and retired from service after shouldering different responsibilities. He had been watching the ugly law and order situation in the country quite frequently. He was of the opinion that the highhanded rule of Britishers was paving way for any unexpected outburst of violence. His plan was to put a safety valve to minimize the mounting sentiments against the British rule. It was meant to provide an outlet which could ventilate the revolutionary spirit. Mr. Hume put his plan before Lord Duffrin.
Questions:
1. Who founded the Indian National Congress?
2. Who was Mr. A.O. Hume?
3. When was the Indian National Congress founded?
4. Why did Hume think of founding this political organization?
5. With whom did he discuss his plan?
Answers:
1. The Indian National Congress was founded by Mr. A.O. Hume.
2. He was a liberal English man.
3. It was founded in 1885.
4. He wanted to provide an outlet which could ventilate the revolutionary spirit.
5. He discussed his plan with Lord Duffrin.
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21- There was once a man whose doctor gave him medicine which was quite black. His servant who was illiterate made a mistake and poured out a dose of ink in place of the drug. He gave it to his master who drank it. After the patient had taken the dose of ink the servant somehow realized his mistake. He ran back to his master and said, “Sir, I have given you a dose of ink instead of the medicine as both were equally black. What should be done now?” The master replied softly, “Now give me a piece of blotting paper to sallow.
Questions:
1. What was the colour of the medicine?
2. What did the servant give to his master?
3. When did the servant come to know of his mistake?
4. What did the servant do?
5. What did the master say to his servant?
Answers:
1. It’s colour was black.
2. He gave the dose of ink instead of medicine.
3. After the patient had taken the dose of ink the servant somehow realized his mistake.
4. He told his master that he had given him the dose of ink instead of medicine.
5. The master said to him, “Now give me a piece of blotting paper to sallow.
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22- There lived a monkey in a forest. One day he was going about in search of food as he was very hungry. At last he entered the house of a former. There was no body in the house. The monkey found a hard vessel with a narrow opening. He put his hand into it. It had grains in it. He took a handful of these and tried to pull his hand out but he could not do so with his closed fist. After some time the owner of the house came up. His dog was also with him. The dog fell upon the monkey and tore him to pieces. Thus the monkey met his fate due to his greed.
Questions:
1. Where did the monkey live?
2. Why did he enter the house of a farmer?
3. What did he find there?
4. What was in the vessel?
5. What did the monkey do?
6. Why could he not pull his hand out of the vessel?
7. How did the monkey meet his fate?
Answers:
1. The monkey lived in a forest.
2. He entered the house of a farmer in search of food.
3. He found there a hard vessel with a narrow opening.
4. It had grains in it.
5. He put his hand into the vessel.
6. He could not do so with his closed fist.
7. The dog of the farmer fell upon the monkey and tore him to pieces.
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23- A tailor ran a shop in a bazar. An elephant used to go to the river through the bazzar. The tailor gave him a bun every day. One day the tailor pricked a needle into the trunk of the elephant. The elephant became angry but went away. On return he filled his trunk with muddy water. On reaching the shop of the tailor he put his trunk into it and squirted the dirty water into the shop of the tailor. All the fine and new dresses of his customers were spoiled. He was very sorry for annoying the elephant but it was no use crying over split milk.
Questions:
1. Where did the elephant go every day?
2. What did the tailor give him?
3. What mistake did the tailor make one day?
4. What did the elephant do after drinking water?
5. How did the elephant punish the tailor for his mistake?
6. What is the moral of the story?
Answers:
1. The elephant went to the river every day.
2. The tailor gave him a bun.
3. One day the tailor pricked a needle into the trunk of the elephant.
4. It filled his trunk with muddy water.
5. On reaching the shop of the tailor he put his trunk into it and squirted the dirty water into the shop of the tailor.
6. “ Tit fir tat”.
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24- A professional player is quite different from an amateur. His main aim is to make money. He plays the game to earn money or win a name. On the other hand the amateur player has no such aim. He plays because he get pleasure in playing. Games not only give him recreation but also physical exercise. He enjoys good health and a sound physique. He plays the game as he should. He observes all the rules and regulations of games. The amateur player plays honestly. He becomes a disciplined gentleman and a responsible citizen. He accepts defeat but does not resort to cheating or other unfair means to win. If he wins a game he feels happy but he is not sad at losing one.
Questions:
1. What is the meant by professional player?
2. With what aim does he play games?
3. What make an amateur player a responsible citizen?
4. What qualities of true sportsmanship does a professional player lack?
5. How does an amateur player differ from a professional player?
6. How does an amateur player take his defeat?
7. Who plays a game for the sake of the game?
Answers:
1. A professional player is a person that plays to make money or win a name.
2. He plays to make money or win a name.
3. He observes all the rules and regulations of games, so he becomes a responsible citizen.
4. He lacks recreation.
5. Unlike a professional player, he plays the game as he should and plays honestly.
6. He accepts defeat but does not resort to cheating or other unfair means to win.
7. An amateur player plays a game for the sake of the game.
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25- The camel is rightly called the “ship of the desert”. It is the best means of transport in the deserts. Camels go slow. But they go on walking for hours on the burning sand and in the blazing sun. Camels carry heavy loads, much heavier in weight than any other beast of burden can. While the other animal’s feet sink into the sand, nature has made the feet of camel such that it is not at all difficult for it to walk on sand. The camel is superior to all other animals because it can go without food and drink for days and weeks. It can store food and water. Its hump is also a store of food which the camel use when thy get nothing to eat and drink for many days. In deserts only bushes grow here and there and the camel can live on these.
Questions:
1. Why is camel called the ship of desert?
2. Is it for its speed that it is called the ship of desert?
3. What difficulty do the other beasts of burden have to face while walking on the sand?
4. Why does a camel walk easily on the loose sand of the desert?
5. What special quality makes camel superior to other animals used for transport?
6. How does the camel go without food and water for days and weeks?
7. What does the camel generally live on?
Answers:
1. The camel is rightly called the “ship of the desert” because it can walk on sand easily with heavy loads.
2. No, it is not for its speed that it is called the ship of desert.
3. The feet of other beasts of burden sink into the sand.
4. A camel walk easily on the loose sand of the desert due to its foot pad.
5. It can go without food and drink for days and weeks, because It can store food and water.
6. The camel has a hump to store food and water.
7. The generally lives on desert bushes.
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