Sunday, May 31, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
POST CARD
1. Your father wants to buy a particular brand of colour TV manufactured by a reputed multinational company before the annual budget. He has asked you to write a short postcard to the company to seek the required information with all the other details. Write that short postcard in not more than 50 words. Copy the format of the postcard from the question paper in your answer sheet.
2. Mukesh, who lives in Delhi, left for Ooty on a week’s holiday on Sunday. On the train he realized that he had forgotten to return the NCC uniform and two library books due on Friday and Saturday respectively. He decided to write a postcard to his younger brother Anurag from Ooty, requesting him to return the uniform and books he left in his room. Write this postcard on behalf of Mukesh in not more than 50 words.
3. You wish to see the famous film ‘Jurassic Park’ but not alone. Write a short postcard to your reluctant friend Mohan telling him why you think he should see it too. Arrange the programme so that you may see it together at the cinema hall. Do not exceed 50 words.
4. Mohan Kumar residing at 13 C, Preet Vihar, New Delhi stayed during his vacation with a family in Srinagar under a Youth Exchange Programme. After returning home he wrote a postcard thanking the family for its hospitality and inviting them to visit New Delhi. Write this postcard using not more than 50 words. Copy the format of postcard from the question paper in your answer sheet.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS FOR CLASS X
PRACTISE THESE QUESTIONS FOR I TERMINAL EXAMINATION 2009
NIGHT OF THE SCORPION
1. A scorpion attacks in self-defence but Man kills for pleasure or power. So do you think it is right to call the scorpion ‘the evil one’? Justify your answer.
2. When in dire need, all logic and reasoning fail. Explain with regard to the actions of the father in ‘Night of the Scorpion’.
3. Though illiterate, the peasants come up with their own explanation for mother’s suffering. What is their line of reasoning?
4. Even in danger a mother’s first thoughts are for the safety of her children. How is this exemplified in ‘Night of the Scorpion’?
5. What role does the weather play in heightening the drama in ‘Night of the Scorpion’?
6. The role of the holy man is of prime importance in solving the problems of the illiterate peasants. Comment with regard to ‘Night of the Scorpion’.
THE TRIBUTE
1. Babuli’s journey to his village was a journey to his past. Elucidate.
2. “Mother was not to been seen anywhere at the vicinity.” Comment upon the helplessness of the mother.
3. Babuli’s wife was already waiting for this event to take place. In the light of her behaviour bring out the materialistic greed taking precedence over familial ties.
4. Though Babuli had not been visiting home, but the news of partition made him feel orphaned. Comment upon the hidden fears that Babuli had.
5. Nowadays people are more inclined towards nuclear families than joint families. Comment upon the ‘I, me, mine’ attitude predominant among the present day youth.
6. Compare and contrast the responses of Babuli and his middle brother to the division of family property.
CUTIE PIE
1. Media’s nature of sensationalizing small and big issues has been highlighted in the story. Giving references from the lesson explain the statement.
2. Although Cutie Pie is an alien yet he exhibits intense human emotions. Elaborate.
3. At various places in the story we realize that Cha-tsal is an intelligent little creature. Point out the instances, which show this.
4. You are one of the scientists taking care of Cha-stal. Write a letter to Dr. Spock, your senior, seeking his help in saving the alien.
5. On the basis of your reading of the lesson ‘Cutie pie’ point out the similarities between Cutie Pie and the humans, physical and mental.
6.One does not actually need words to communicate when one is in sync with another. Comment on the comfort level between Cutie Pie and C. H. Winters
Thursday, April 2, 2009
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Tuesday, April 1, 2008
IDIOMS WITH THE WORD 'EYE'
Catch someone's eye to attract someone's attention: He tried to catch her eye. She turned towards him....(echar el ojo a alguien/algo).
Do in the eye(colloquial) to cheat or trick (a person): the people selling clothes in the market will do you in the eye if you are not very careful.(tomar el pelo)
An eye for an eye (and a tooth for a tooth) a punishment that is as cruel as the crime: I did not believe in the death penalty - an eye for an eye - but how else can we stop this sort of thing? (Ojo por ojo y diente por diente).
Have an eye for to be interested in and be a good judge of (something of value, e.g. an object of art or beauty): I respect his judgment where art is concerned. He has an eye for a good painting. (tener ojo para...)
Look (straight / right) in the eye(s) to look steadily at a person without showing emotion or feelings of guilt: look me straight in the eye and say that you are not in any trouble. (mirar directo a los ojos).
Give the glad eye (colloquial) to look at (a person) in a manner intended to show that one is attracted to him or her: their relationship moved very quickly; it seemed that one minute she was giving him the glad eye and the next they were married. (dar el visto bueno).
Get one's eye in to become skilful or experienced through practice (in cricket and other ball games) to be able to follow the movement of the ball with one's eye: We've been really hooked on auction sales and second-hand furniture lately. Once you get your eye in and can spot a genuine.... antique..... you're an addict. (echar el ojo a alguien/algo).
If someone had half and eye (colloquial) If the person mentioned were not so stupid, insensitive, dull etc: if you had half an eye you would be able to make some money from the new contract. Also: with half an eye, as in anyone with half an eye could see how unhappy she was. (tener dos dedos de frente)
Catch someone's eye to attract someone's attention: He tried to catch her eye. She turned towards him....(echar el ojo a alguien/algo).
Do in the eye(colloquial) to cheat or trick (a person): the people selling clothes in the market will do you in the eye if you are not very careful.(tomar el pelo)
An eye for an eye (and a tooth for a tooth) a punishment that is as cruel as the crime: I did not believe in the death penalty - an eye for an eye - but how else can we stop this sort of thing? (Ojo por ojo y diente por diente).
Have an eye for to be interested in and be a good judge of (something of value, e.g. an object of art or beauty): I respect his judgment where art is concerned. He has an eye for a good painting. (tener ojo para...)
Look (straight / right) in the eye(s) to look steadily at a person without showing emotion or feelings of guilt: look me straight in the eye and say that you are not in any trouble. (mirar directo a los ojos).
Give the glad eye (colloquial) to look at (a person) in a manner intended to show that one is attracted to him or her: their relationship moved very quickly; it seemed that one minute she was giving him the glad eye and the next they were married. (dar el visto bueno).
Get one's eye in to become skilful or experienced through practice (in cricket and other ball games) to be able to follow the movement of the ball with one's eye: We've been really hooked on auction sales and second-hand furniture lately. Once you get your eye in and can spot a genuine.... antique..... you're an addict. (echar el ojo a alguien/algo).
If someone had half and eye (colloquial) If the person mentioned were not so stupid, insensitive, dull etc: if you had half an eye you would be able to make some money from the new contract. Also: with half an eye, as in anyone with half an eye could see how unhappy she was. (tener dos dedos de frente)
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