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X std. English II paper X std. English II paper
(Marks 100, Duration 2.30 hrs) I. TEXTUAL(Supplementary Reading)
Section-I (Supplementary Reading) 1. Fill up / Jumbled (book-98) 5x1=5
1. (i-v) Fill up / Jumbled (book-98) 5 Ogicm<m!-mr<gtqz<!gQOp!ogiMg<gh<hm<Mt<t!
(Ogicm<m!-mr<gjt!Phrase!ogi{<M!fqvh<Hkz<*! osix<oximv<gtqz<!ohiVk<kliejk!wMk<K!wPkOu{<Ml<!
Exercise:
2. (i-v) Identifying Characters 5 Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrases given
(biv<!OhsqbK!we<hjk!g{<Mhqck<kz<*!
below to form a complete meaningful paragraph:
3. (i-v) Matching (ohiVk<Kg* (book-98) 5
Exercise1. : __(1)__ Shelly, a school boy found a
4. (i-v) Multiple choice (book-19, 66) 5 ___(2)____ with a hurt paw. The dog ___(3)___ its
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head on its paw. So, he nursed its ____(4).__. He
5. (i-v) Comprehension (book-123) 5 wished ____(5)___ with himself.
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6. (i-v) Mind map (book-44,76) 5 a). wounded paw b). On a rainy morning
)ujvhmr<gtqz<!uqMhm<m!kgujz!fqvh<Hkz<* c). labrador d). to retain the dog e). whined and put
7. (a/b/c) Paragraph any one 1/3 5 Exercise2: The authors mother was quite __(1)__
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to play a piano. So, his father got a ___(2)___ and
Textual skills total 35 presented it to her. She ___(3)___ constant practice.
------------------------------ But the loan wasnt paid. __(4)__ took away the piano.
Section II. Language Functions So, Mum was __(5)__
8. Note Making & Summarizing a). got skill through b).disappointed greatly
)Gxqh<ohMk<kz<!lx<Xl<!SVg<gq!wPKkz<* 5 + 5 c). interested in learning d). piano on loan
9. Completing Dialogues )djvbimjz!fqvh<Hkz<<* e). The money lender
(models in book-156,172) 5
--------------------------------------- Exercise3: Mom became __(1)__ in playing the
Language Functions total 15 piano. Everyday she would __(2)__ on the new piano,
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__(3)__ her cooking and her housework. Within a
Section III. Communication Skills month, to every neighbours __(4)__ she was playing a
10. Writing dialogue )djvbimz<!wPKkz<<* tune revealing her __(5)__.
(Book-14,159,161,164) 5 a) great amazement, b) Having finished,
11. Letter Writing )gckl<!fqvh<Hkz<<* c) Obvious talent, d) pink and plonk, e) totally obsessed
(book-36,86,136,164) 5
Exercise4: The story of the unfinished
12. Advertisement (book-60) 1/2 5 ____(1)____ spread afar, and many men fancying
)uqtl<hvl<!kbivqk<kz<<* themselves of ____(2)____ offered to pose as models
-- ------------------------------- for the face of Judas, but __(3)__. The old painter
Com. skills total marks 15
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looked for a face that would serve to show Judas as he
Section IV. Expansion of ideas had envisioned him: a man ___(4)___, enfeebled by
___(5)___ and lust.
13. (i-v) Expanding Headlines (book-107)
)kjzh<Hs<!osb<kqgjt!uqvqk<K!wPKkz<<* 5x1= 5 a) warped by life b) surrender to greed
c) wicked countenance d) masterpiece e)in vain
14. (i-v) Non-verbal -charts (book-38,90,160)
)ujvhml<!hx<xqb!uqeig<gTg<G!uqjmbtqk<kz<<* 5x1= 5 Exercise5: Celine __(1)__ water, when she
stepped __(2)__. She was swept along under
15. (a or b) Developing Hints 1/2 5 water. She swallowed __(3)__ dirty water. She
)Gxqh<Hgjt!uqvqk<K!wPKkz<<* could not breathe. She managed to __(4)__ for
16. (A to E) Matching slogans 5x1= 5 a while. She was suffering a lot. Though she
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thought she is going to die, she was __(5)__ to
17. Road map (book-139) 5 escape. At last she was saved.
)ujvhml<!hiv<k<K!upq!%Xkz<<*
18. (i-v) Paraphrasing a poem (book-32,63,120,159)5 a) grasp a plastic pipe b). mouthfuls of
)guqjk!uvqgjth<hiv<k<K!hk<kqjb!fqvh<Hkz<<* c) fell in to the d) very determined e) low hedge
19. (a) Translation or (b) Describing a picture Exercise6: The boys brother was __(1)__.
(book-67,74,89,176) 5 He was __(2)__ something. He assembled a
)Nr<gqzk<kqz<!olipqohbv<k<kz<!nz<zK!! bike. He wanted to ride on it. He __(3)___ to
!!!!!!hml<hiv<k<K!Nr<gqzk<kqz<!gVk<K!wPKkz<<* get the bike up to speed. The bike hurried off.
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Ex. ideas total marks 35 But he __(4)__ it. The clothes line caught him
------------------------------ under the chin and __(5)__ of the bike.
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Textual 35 + LF 15 + CS 15 + Ex. ideas 35 a) cut him a flip off b). could not control
------------------------------------------------------------- c) a tinkerer d). saddled up and pushed off
TOTAL MARKS 100 e). fond of inventing
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Exercise7: Kumar watched___(1)_____ flying in a
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Come on, Weve got to get out of
Serge
___(2)____ and remembered the time when he had see here now
____(3) ____ and his father had told him that the birds Shes dead
had come there to stay only ___(4)___ and would Ive got to back, Ive got to get her
soon leave the ___(5)__ and return to their home out.
in the Artic. Celine Im going to die. Im drowning.
a) for a short while b) the migratory birds Theres no way I can survive this
c) the place of their sojourn d) streamlinedV Ill never see her again.
e) nestlings in Vedanthangal Ive got to be there for her. Ive got
to survive
Swept Away
Exercise8: One day Hubert travelled on his horse Ive got to fight to the very end.
through a lonely road. Suddenly __(1)__ attacked Im here! Come and get me out.
him. He went to a mansion to get help. The thieves Yes, Im here, Im here,
hid themselves __(2)__ in the mansion already. An Have I been down here for five
old couple, their sons and daughters are __(3)__. hours?
Hubert planned __(4)__ to capture them. He blew Ring Serge, Tell him Im alive. He
more and more __(5)__ cupboard. The thieves were thinks Im dead
exhausted, fainted and outwitted. Im very determined.
a) the inmates of the house b) three hefty men Louise Well ring the fire brigade.
c) inside a cupboard d) some magic tricks Martinez
e) snuff in to the Jack Is there someone down there?
Answers: Poderoso Youve got to get out of that river.
Excercise1: 1 b, 2 c, 3 e, 4 a, 5 d. Fireman Wheres the body?
Excercise2: 1 c, 2 d, 3 a, 4 e, 5 b.
Excercise3: 1 e, 2 d, 3 b, 4 a, 5 c. Rex My brother was a tinkerer.
Excercise4: 1 d, 2 c, 3 e, 4 a, 5 b. coker We have lifted off, I yelled!
Excercise5: 1 c, 2 e, 3 b, 4 a, 5 d. I am much smarter than he.
Encounter
Excercise6: 1 c, 2 e, 3 d, 4 b, 5 a. Rex Why do you think that?

Excercise7: 1 b, 2 d, 3 e, 4 a, 5 c. cokers Well If you were smarter than me
Excercise8: 1 b, 2 c, 3 a, 4 d, 5 e you would have bailed off before
brother the cloths line.
2. Identifying Characters 5x1=5 At least we had some quality time
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Characters Spoken Characters Spoken
Shelly Gee, What happened to you? Kumar Oh, Ma! How I miss you
Whats your name, huh? How much scheming and cajoling
Guess Ill call you Goldy to convince Mother!
S.Flight
Can I keep him, Mom? Home is where the heart is.

Shellys He probably belongs to someone, Kumars They know their home is in the
Shelly Arctic.
Sam
Mother father
We need to find his owner And theres no place like home, is
Some one must have trained him there?
Guess hes your dog now, Shelly
Diane Thank you, Shelly Hubert More snuff
Sneezing
You can come visit him anytime "I shall perform some magic
you like tricks."
Rob He got a job in an accounting Old man How very strange
Reilly firm. (speaker Rob Reilly)
Robs I bought your mum a piano. Exercise:
father Enough is enough Read the following sentences and identify the
Piano
Robs Well, My baby boy character/speaker: 5 X 1 = 5

mother Its just as well we got rid of that 1. "I will call you Goldy".
piano 2. "I shall perform some magic tricks."
Robs What is the weather like up there? 3. "Help! Save me from drowning."
neighbour 4. "At least we had some quality time together
The Come with me, I will give you today"
painter wine, and food and clothing. 5. "Ive been in search of a model to pose as
My son, Id like to help you Judas Iscariot."
What troubles you so?
Judas
Judas Wine, wine,

model Do you not then remember me? Answers: 1. Shelly, 2. Hubert, 3. Celine,
I was your model for the Child 4. Rex cokers brother, 5. The paiter.
Jesus.
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3. Matching (book-98) 5x1=5
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Ex1: 1 c,
2 d, 3 e, 4 a, 5 b
svqbie!uqjmgjt!ohiVk<Kg! Ex2: 1 c, 2 e, 3 d, 4 a, 5 b.
Ex1. Match the following appropriately: ND1: 1 d, 2 c, 3 a, 4 e, 5 b
1. Judas a) caught in a drain ND2: 1 c, 2 a, 3 b, 4 e, 5 - d
2. Kumar b) clever little boy ND3: 1 d, 2 e, 3 b, 4 c, 5 a.
3. Mom c) one of two figures for a painting ND4: 1 e, 2 d, 3 a, 4 c, 5 b.
4. Celine d) young and enterprising ND5: 1 c, 2 a, 3 e, 4 b, 5 d
5. Hubert e) fond of playing the piano ND6: 1 e, 2 a, 3 d, 4 b, 5 c.
f) hid in the cupboard ND7: 1 c, 2 d, 3 a, 4 e, 5 b.
Exercise2:
4. Multiple choice (book-19,20,66) 5x 1 = 5
1. Lunel - (a) a musical instrument Ogicm<m!-mr<gjt!ogiMg<gh<hm<Mt<t!
2. Cathedral - (b) American bicycle uqjmgtqz<!svqbieux<jxg<ogi{<M!fqvh<Hg!
3. Sam - (c) a town above the sea level Complete the following sentences choosing
4. Piano - (d) Goldy the correct answer from the options given
5. Schwinn - (e) in a Sicilian town below 5X1=5
ND 1 Exercise 1:
1. Labrador (a) a boy 1. Mom allowed _______ to keep the dog.
2. Sam (b) a game a) Goldy b) Shelly c) Sam d)Diane
3. Shelly (c) dogs original name 2. The brothers started off the ride with ___.
4. Diane (d) a kind of dog a) a thumbs up sign b) a wave of the flag
5. Frisbee (e) the dogs owner c) a whistle d) a gun shot
3. There were___thieves hiding in the cupboard
ND 2
a) four b) six c) three d) five
1. The author (a) flying officer
4. The painter was trying hard to find a model for a
2. Father (b) fond of playing piano
painting of _____________.
3. Mother (c) a five year old boy
a) an artist b) Judas Iscariot
4. Piano (d) Shell be coming round
c) a beggar d) a poet
5. A song (e) on loan
5. Dad finally got an employment _______.
ND 3 a) at a doctors clinic b) as a clerk
1. Judas Iscariot (a) inn c) as a lecturer d) with an auditing firm
2. Cathedral (b) Model for Jesus
Exercise 2 :
3. 12 year old boy (c) begged for wine
1. The boy found a ___
4. The young man (d) Villainous model
a) Labrador, b) Doberman, c) Alsatian, c) bull
5. Tavern (e) in a Sicilian town
2. ___ was wife of Serge.
ND 4 a) Catherine, b) Celine, c) Theresa, d) Leema
1. Serge (a) a small town 3. The motor was mounted upon the ___ below the
2. Jack (b) Celines daughter bikes seat.
3. Lunel (c) Wife of Serge a) floor, b) horse, c) main frame, d) hill
4. Celine (d) teacher 4. Mum learnt to play piano ____
5. Amandine (e) council worker a) herself, b) from her father
c) from her husband, d) from a special teacher
ND 5
5. The painter me the model for Judas Iscariot in a _
1. Schwinn (a) Narrators brother
a) house, b) street corner, c) park d) tavern
2. Tinkerer (b) Narrator
3. Fender (c) American bicycle Non-Detailed 1
4. Rex coker (d) An intelligent person 1. The boy found the ____ with a hurt paw
5. Genius (e) mud guard a) Labrador, b) Dobermann, c) pomeranian
2. Sam was a ____ dog.
ND 6
a) pretty b) smart c) guide d) angry
1. Arctic (a) Young and enterprising
3. The important job the dog had was ___
2. Kumar (b) expect Kumars arrival
a) to catch thieves b) to guard house,
3. Kumars father (c) in Tamil Nadu
c) to guide Diane c) to guide cattle
4. Kumars mother (d) arranged money
4. Who were reunited?
5. Vedanthangal (e) cold region
a) Shelly and Sam b) Sam and Goldy
ND 7 c) Diane and Sam c) Shelly and Diane
1. Hubert (a) family members 5. A ____ is not a pet animal.
2. Hefty men (b) palatial house a) dog, b) cat, c) pig, d) tiger
3. Inmates (c) an intelligent boy 6. The dog lost its ____
5. An old man (d) robbers/thieves a) bone, b) legs, c) chain, d) collar and harness
6. Mansion (e) head of the family 7. Shellys mother brought a ____ for Goldy.
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14. The neighbours gathered around and sang the
8. The owner of the dog was a __ lady. songs, shell be coming round the mountain and
a) smart b) blind, c) tall, c) beautiful _____ Irene.
9. Shelly and Sam played ____ a)good morning, b)good evening c)good night
a) volley ball b) hand ball c) Frisbee d) cricket 15. Robs dad was sad because he couldnt find ___
10. Where did shelly find the dog? a) his glass, b) his family c) a job, d) his dog
a) verandah. b) street c) road side d) forest 16. .Robs father got a job in _____
11. ____ is the real owner of the dog. a) an hospital, b) an auditing firm, c) church
a) mom, b) Diane, c) Shelly, d) no one. 17. Robs father started to qualify for _____
12. Shelly was the ____ owner of Goldy. a) manager, b) teacher, c) charted accountant
a)temporary, b) permanent, c) real, d) rightful 18. Robs mother was ___ about dad, when he trying
13. Sam was ___ in colour. hard to rebuild his life.
a)white, b)black c) brownish yellow d) dotted a) sad, b) bored, c) annoyed d) proud
14. Diane wore ___ 19. Two years later Robs father saved enough money
a) spectacles, b) sunglasses, c) jerkin d) saree to buy another piano ___
15. Shelly named the dog ___ a) on loan, b) paying full cash, c) free.
a) Goldy, b) Browny, c) Jimmy, d) Bloody 20. Mom ____ the piano when she got it.
16. The dog was separated from the blind lady during a ___ a) didnt touch, b) plinked and plonked
a) walk, b) travel, c) tour, d) traffic accident. c) play a tune d) play like a musician.
17. The narrator brought the _____out from his room to
help the dog. ND 3:
a) first aid kit, b) stick, c) cloth, d) medicine 1. The subject of the painting is ___
18, Shelly nursed the dogs ___ a) life of Judas Iscariot, b) life of Jesus,
a) head, b) paw, c) eyes, d) tail c) life of an young man, d) life of a lady
19. Shellys mother put a notice in the ____ about the 2. The model for Child Jesus is ____
dog a) a baby, b) twelve year old boy,
a) notice board b) newspaper, c) magazine c) a young man, d) an old man.
20. The original name of the dog was ___ 3. The villainous model the artist sought was __
a) Sam, b) Goldy, c) Browny, d) Tommy a) readily available, b) difficult to find
c) easy to find, d) never available
ND 2: 4. The young man who approached the artist begged
1. The boy(piano) was __ years old, when his father for ___
returned from the war. a) food, b) money c) cloths, d) wine
a) two, b) five, c) nine, d) twelve. 5. The face of the boy was like ___
2. Robs father was very _____ a) an angel, b) a devil, c) a villain, d) a hero
a) tall, b) short, c) stout, d) weak. 6. The model for Judas Iscariot was actually ___
3. Robs father was a ___ officer. a) artists son, b) one who posted for Jesus
a) customs b) educational c) flying d) ship c) tortured the artist, d) angry with the artist,
4. The important gift dad had brought was a ___ 7. The artist found the model for Jesus in ___
a) guitar, b) piano, c) suitcase, d) saree a) a house, b) a street, c) a palace, d) an inn
5. The cart with a brand-new piano was drawn by __ 8. The artist found the model for Judas in __
a) horse, b) bullock, c) donkey, d) men a)church, b) a tavern, c) a house, d) a school
6. Within __ the mother became an expert in piano. 9. The twelve year old boy posed for ___
a) a month b) 3 months, c) a year d) 7 days a) Jesus, b) Judas Iscariot, c) God, d) angel.
7. The piano was taken back because ___ 10. The man who begged for wine posed for ___
a) father disliked it, b) neighbours opposed it a) Jesus, b) Judas Iscariot, c) Bodhi dharma
c) it disturbed studies d) the loan was not paid
8. The piano was kept in the ___ room. ND 4:
a) drawing b) living, c) bed, d) store 1. Celine is the wife of ____
9. The mother had seen the piano only in the ____ a) Serge, b) a teacher, c) a doctor, d) Jack
a) Catholic kindergarten. b) party, c) temple 2. When Celine and her husband stepped into the street,
10. Though poor, the mother felt herself like a ___ the water level of flood is ___ high
a) queen, b) princess, c) pianist, d) musician a) knee, b) thigh, c) belly d) neck
11. As she received the piano, she plinked and planked 3. Celine stepped over a ___ and fell down.
for _____ a) bush, b) well, c) low hedge, d) valley
a) two hours, b) 3 hours, c) few minutes 4. Celine swallowed ____
12. Robs mother began to teach ____ . a)dirty water, b)pure water, c)wine, d) a bee
a) children b) neighbours, c) herself d) him 5. The current of water dragged Celine into ___
13. Within a month mother learnt to play __ in piano. a) river, b) stream, c) sea, d) manhole.
a) a tune, b) very well c) lot of tunes 6. Celine managed to grasp a ___
a) steel pipe, b) plastic pipe, c) root of tree
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4. Kumar had earned the house in his late ___
a) neighbour, b) friend, c) daughter, d) sister a) thirties, b) twenties, c) forties, d) childhood
8. Serge was a ____ 5. In spite of living a luxurious life Kumar feels a/an __
a) doctor, b) council worker, c) priest, d) pianist in his heart.
9. Jack poderoso was ____ a) hatred, b) unhappiness, c) sad, d) emptiness
a) a teacher, b) a doctor, c) fireman, d) priest 6. Kumar missed his ___ so much.
10. Celine had been under water for ___ hours. a) mother, b) father, c) sister, d) grandpa
a) two, b) five, c) eight, d) twelve 7. Kumar could not convince his __ for leaving India
11. Celine was at last found by ___ a) lover, b) wife, c) father, d) mother
a)Serge, b)firemen, c)Louise d)Jack Poderoso 8. Kumars dream country was ____
12. Celine was a ____ woman. a) India, b) Japan, c) America, d) China
a)selfish, b)weak, c) beautiful, d) determined 9. Kumar got job in a/an __
13. Serges neighbour wanted to ring ____ a) Company b) MNC, c) MMC, d) TMC
a) police, b) fire brigade, c) his friend. 10. Kumar obtained a ___ for gaining citizenship in
14. Fire brigade shone ____ America.
a) flags, b) fire, c) torches, d) signals a) blue card, b) credit card, c) green card
15. Celine wanted to live for her ___ 11. Utopia mean ____
a) son and daughters, b) Serge and daughter a) island, b) country, c) dreamland d) airport
c) friends and relatives d) father and mother 12. Initially, Kumar would talk to his mother on phone
for ___
ND 5:
a) one hour b) two hours, c) half-an-hour
1. Rex cokers brother was a ____
13. Kumars mother would urge her son to __
a)painter, b)musician, c) mechanic, d) tinkerer
a) send money b) help his brother
2. Rex cokers brother used __ bike for his project.
c) marry d) return home
a) electric b) Honda, c) Schwinn, d) Bajaj
14. Kumar looked at the sky dotted with ___
3. He spent much time in thinking new ideas during his ___
a) birds, b) stars, c) clouds, d) satellites
holidays. a) summer, b) winter, c) rainy, d) study
15. Kumar remembered his childhood picnic to __
4. He fitted ___ electric motor to the old bike.
a) Chennai, b) Kanyakumari, c) Vedanthangal
a) AC, b) DC, c) MC, d) grinder
16. Kumars father hired a __ to view the nests.
5. Electric motor was bought from a local __ shop
a)camera, b)telescope, c) lense, d) microscope
a) maligai b) pawn c) big, d) bazaar
17. Home is where the __ is Kumar thought.
6. The motor was bought for ___ bucks.
a) mind, b) heart, c) money, d) bird.
a) 10, b) 15, c) 20, d) 50
18. The birds are flying in streamlined in __
7. The motor was mounted upon the ___ below the
a) V shape, b) U shape, c) T shape, d) queue
bikes seat. a) floor, b) horse, c) main frame, d) hill
19. The birds in Vedanthangal knew that their home is
8. The battery was removed from ____
in __
a) new Chevy, b) old Chevy, c) bike, d) PC
a) India, b) America, c) Antarctic, d) Arctic
9. The switch was mounted on ____
20. Finally Kumar had made up his mind ___
a) handle bar, b) cross bar, c) seat, d) petal
a) to return home, b) to convince his mother,
10. The test run of the altered bike was so ___
c) to stay in America, d) to move somewhere
a) thrilling, b) boring, c) funny, d) victorious
11. The brothers started off the ride with ___. ND 7:
a) a thumbs up sign b) a wave of the flag 1. Hubert was a boy of ___
c) a whistle d) a gun shot a) fourteen b) thirteen, c) sixteen, d) twenty
12. My brother saddled up on his beastbeast is __ 2. Hubert traveled in a ___
a) bull, b) dog, c) bike, d) rocket a) bike, b) horse, c) car, d) donkey
13. The cloths line caught the rider under his ___ 3. Hubert was attacked by ___ thieves / robbers.
a) chin, b) neck, c) legs, d) arms. a) many, b) few, c) two, d) three
14. The battery after the test run flew into __ 4. Hubert staggered into a ___ to get help.
a) forest, b) a well c) neighbours back yard a) hut, b) palace, c) palatial mansion, d) fort
15. At last both brothers took the incident ___ 5. The thieves hid inside a ___
a) positively, b) negatively, c) seriously a) tank, b) cupboard, c) box, d) small room
6. Hubert hid under the ___
ND 6 : a) staircase, b) roof, c) cupboard, d) table
1. Kumar lived in a very comfortable, fully furnished 7. Hubert was ___ by nature.
____ a) cunning b) intelligent, c) lazy d) hardwork
a) house, b) apartment, c) rented house 8. ___ believed Huberts story.
2. Kumars residence is in ___ a) The sons, b) the daughters, c) the old man
a) New York, b) Chicago, c) India d) London 9. Hubert said that he is going to do some __
3. Kumar is intelligent and _____ young man. a) crackers, b) magic tricks, c) circus tricks
a)cunning, b)lovable, c)selfish, d) enterprising 10. Hubert tried to create a ___ in the cupboard.
a) storm, b) rain, c) light, d) thief
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11. Hubert blew ___ into the cupboard.
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a five - month warm sojourn. He
a) chilly powder, b) snuff, c) ash, d) sand remembered his childhood picnic with his parents to
12. Thieves inside the cupboard started ___ Vedanthangal, where had seen flocks of birds
a) snoring b) sneezing, c) crying, d) laughing nestled among the trees. Dad had hired a telescope to
give him a closer view of the nest, where he saw tiny
13. The thieves inside the cupboard were almost _
little nestlings -five of them! Dad had then told him
a) fainted, b) dead, c) wounded, d) rescued. that even though these families resided here, they
14. The thieves inside the cupboard were badly in need would soon go back to their homes far in the cold
of _ regions of the planet. His fathers words rang clear
a) water b) food c) help d) air and ventilation in his ears "You see Kumar, though they have stayed
15. Hubert proved his ___ here for almost half a year and have enjoyed our
a) laziness, b) cunningness, c) intelligence climate and the food available, they know that their
16. The storm in the cupboard was due to __ home is in the Arctic. And theres no place like home,
a) coffee power, b) chilly powder c) snuff is there?" Kumar gazed at the flock flying home from
17. Hubert proved that age does not matter, where __ is where they had come. But slowly his vision blurred
as tears filled his eyes. Home is where the heart is
concerned.
Kumar thought, watching the birds till they were just
a) wealth, b) wisdom, c) courage, d) love specks on the distant horizon. Kumar left the room
18. The thieves were caught by the sound of __ with a sure stride and a strong determination writ
a)coughing, b)laughing c)sneezing d) snoring large on his countenance.
19. Hubert retrieved his ___
a) dress, b) money, c) horse, d) donkey 1. What was the V shaped formation seen
20. Hubert won ____ of the old man and family. by Kumar?
a)goodwill and gratitude b)money c)property 2. What did the flight remind him of ?
3. Describe what Kumar had seen amidst the
Answers:
trees while on his picnic.
Ex1: 1 b, 2 a, 3 c, 4 b, 5 d.
4. What behaviour among the birds taught
Ex2: 1 a, 2 b, 3 c, 4 a, 5 d.
Kumar of the importance of home?
ND1: 1 a, 2 c, 3 c, 4 c, 5 d, 6 d, 7 c, 8 b, 5. What do you think Kumar had decided
9 c, 10 a, 11 b, 12 a, 13 c, 14 b, to do? Give a reason for your answer.
15 a, 16 d, 17 a, 18 b, 19 b, 20 a.
Exercise 2:
ND2: 1 b, 2 a, 3 c, 4 b, 5 a, 6 b, 7 d,
Centuries ago a great artist was engaged to paint a
8 b, 9 a, 10 b, 11 a, 12 c, 13 a, 14 c, mural for the Cathedral in a Sicilians town. The subject was the
15 c, 16 b, 17 c, 18 d, 19 b, 20 b. life of Jesus. For many years the artist laboured diligently and
ND3: 1 b, 2 b, 3 b, 4 d, 5 a, 6 b, 7 b, finally the painting was finished except for the two most
8 b, 9 a, 10 b. important figures, the child Jesus and Judas Iscariot. He
ND4: 1 a, 2 b, 3 c, 4 a, 5 d, 6 b, 7 c, searched far and wide for models for those two figures.
8 b, 9 a, 10 b, 11 d, 12 d. 13 b, 1. What work was the artist engaged in?
14 c, 15 b. 2. Where was the Cathedral located?
ND5: 1 d, 2 c, 3 a, 4 b, 5 b, 6 c, 7 c, 3. What was the subject of the paintings?
8 b, 9 b, 10 a, 11 a, 12 c, 13 a, 4. How long had the artist laboured?
14 c, 15 a. 5. Name the two important figures unfinished
ND6: 1 b, 2 a, 3 d, 4 b, 5 d, 6 a, 7 d, Exercise 3:
8 c, 9 b, 10 c, 11 c, 12 c, 13 d, 14 a, At the height of Mums happiness, however, I
15 c, 16 b, 17 b, 18 a, 19 d, 20 a. began to notice that Dad was moping around the house and
looking increasingly sad and worried. It turned out that,
ND7: 1 a, 2 b, 3 d, 4 c, 5 b, 6 a, 7 b, since returning from the war, hed been unable to find a job.
8 c, 9 b, 10 a, 11 b, 12 b, 13 a, 14 d, At that time I was too young to understand why anyone
15 c, 16 c, 17 b, 18 c, 19 c, 20 a, would get sad and worried about that. Then a few weeks
later, I observed the same big horse pulling a cart down our
5. Comprehension (book 123) 5 x 1 = 5 street and it clip-clapped right up to our driveway. Soon two
ogiMg<gh<hm<Mt<t!hk<kqjb!3!nz<zK!4!Ljx! men began to load Mums piano on to the wagon while all
hck<Kg<!ogit</!hqxG!gQOp!ogiMg<gh<!hm<Mt<t! the neighbours gathered around to watch. Mum stayed in the
uqeig<gjt!hck<K!Hvqf<K!ogi{<M!uqjmgjt! kitchen, sobbing. She was the proud person and couldnt
wPkUl<! bear to see her beloved piano sitting on the top of the wagon.
Exercise 1: Dad sat out in the backyard next to the kitchen shed, looking
Read the passage given below and answer sadder than I had ever seen him. Suddenly it all became clear
to me, no job, no money to pay back the loan, no piano.
the questions that follow : 5
With a shudder he once again turned to the Questions:
window. The sky was dotted with birds flying in a 1. Why was the mother happy?
streamlined V! They seemed to be hurrying, every 2. Why did the father look sad and worried?
one of them of one mind as if they had an important 3. Why did the horse pulling cart come there?
goal to pursue. It was that time of the year when 4. Why was the mother sobbing in the kitchen?
the migratory birds were returning to their homes 5. Why did they lose the piano?
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iii) The boy ran after his brothers bike. So he was out
My brother saddled up on his beast of an invention; of breath.
put his bike helmet on along with his leather gloves. He iv) His brothers bike came straight to him. He had to
threw his leg over the contraption and held his thumb up for escape from the dashing of the bike.
contact just like in those old war movies where the guy on v) The boy escaped from the danger by hiding behind
the ground spins the propeller of the plane. I gave him the
the cloth line.
thumbs up also and he pushed off to get the bike up to speed
before throwing the switch. We have lifted off, I yelled! 6. Mind map (book-44,76) 5
My brother put his hand down and threw the switch. The ogiMg<gh<hm<Mt<t!le!ujv!hmk<kqz<!uqMhm<m!
beast came to life and the bike hurried off into the distance. I kguz<gjt!fqvh<hq!lQ{<Ml<!ujvg!
tried to keep up with him, but the bike was much too fast. Study the given mind map and fill in the
Standing there out of breath with my hands on my knees, I incomplete details.
could see my brother was having a little trouble turning the Exercise 1:
bike around. He turned it sharply around the corner and
disappeared around the block. When he reappeared minutes Shelly saw a wounded dog. He broght it home
later he was headed straight for me at a high rate of speed.
Tired as I was I had to run for my life to keep ahead of the (i) The dog too ___ He loved the dog
invention. Darting through the double gate of the back yard I
managed to escape under the clothes line to the back fence.
(ii) ___ to trace the owner iii) One day, a lady ___
Questions:
i) What does the words beast of an invention refer to?
ii) In what way was the brothers behavior like that of v) The dog had to be iv) The dogs real name
the character in the movie? given back as _____
iii) Why was the boy out of breath?
iv) What danger befell the boy while watching the rider?
v) How did the boy escape from the danger? Exercise 2:
Dad had brought Mum a We positioned it in the
Answers:
piano. living room
Exercise 1:
1. It is flying of the migrating birds which fly in a
V shape. Mum practiced and
(i) All the neighbours __
within a month ____
2. The flight of the birds reminded him of his
childhood picnic with his parants to
(ii Dad was sad because __ iii They had to sell ____
Vedanthangal
3. He saw flocks of birds nestled among the trees.
4. The birds behaviour of flying back home iv) At last dad got _____
taught Kumar of the importance of home.
5. Kumar decided to go back to his native place. He had a Exercise 3:
strong determination and the determination was nothing A great artist painted a It was the life of Jesus
but the determination to go back home mural in a cathedral Christ
Exercise 2:
1. The artist was engaged in painting a mural for the ______ served as the model The masterpiece was
Cathedral. for Christ child unfinished
2. The Cathedral was located in a Sicilian town.
3. The subject of the painting was life of Jesus. At last __________ in an
Painter still found no one
4. The artist had laboured for many years. inn
to serve as ____
5. The Child Jesus and Judas Iscariot.
Exercise 3: Years ago I was _____ The models eyes were
1. The mother was happy with playing her piano said the model fixed with horror on the __
2. The father looked sad and worried because he
had no job. Exercise 4:
3. The horse pulling cart came there to take back piano
4. The mother was sobbing because she was going Kumar got a job in USA He carried the memory of the
poor living conditions in Inida
to lose her beloved piano
5. They lost their piano because they didnt repay (ii) In the US, he held ___ (i) He had lived ____
the loan?
Exercise 4: (iii) His mother wanted ___ iv) Kumar recollected his
i) The beast of an invention refers to the bike, which picnic ___
the brother designed of his own.
ii) The brothers behaviour was like the people in the v) He realized that __
old war movie.
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-offered Shelly to visit Sam anytime
Exercise 1:
i) The dog too loved him.
ii) His mother wanted to trace the owner. Rob Reilly -the author/narrator
-5 years old boy
3. One day, a lady came there to get back her dog. -flying officer
Rob
4. The dogs real name is Sam. -very tall
30. The dog had to be given back, as she was the real Reilleys
-bought mum a piano on loan
owner. father -blue uniform, boat shaped cap
Exercise 2: -no job
-new job in an accounting firm
Piano Lesson
1. Mum practiced and within a month, she made a
-chartered account
tune of her own.
-late night study at kitchen table
2. All neighbours were amazed. -bought a new piano by paying cash
3. Dad was sad because he had no job. -fond of playing piano
Rob
4. They had to sell the piano -felt like a princess
5. At last dad got a job in an accounting firm.
Reilleys
-one month a tune
mother -three months master
Exercise 3:
(Mum) - saw Piano at first
1. A twelve year old boy served as the model for
in Catholic Kinder Garten.
Christ child.
-like nuns to teach her piano
2. Painter still found no one to serve as the model
Judas Iscariot. Neighbour - enquired about weather
Piano -bought for loan
3. At last he found the model for Judas Iscariot in an
-brought in cart/horse
inn -placed in living room
4. The models eyes were fixed with horror on the
face of Jesus Christ. Painter -paint a mural
5. Years ago I was the model for the Christ Child, -cathedral at Sicilian town
said the model. -master piece
-searched models
Exercise 4: -helped the little boy and drunkard
Judas
i) He had lived a luxurious life in USA.

The Jesus -12 years old boy
ii) In the US, he held green card and a well furnished -like an angel
house.
model
-found in the street in an old part of
iii) His mother wanted him to return India. the city
iv) Kumar recollected his picnic to vedanthangal. Judas -a villainous model
v) He realized that there is no place like home. model -found in the tavern(inn)
-begged for wine
hcg<g!Ou{<cb!kguz<gt<;! -also the Jesus model
(3,4,&6) Matching, Multiple choice & Mind map
Title Character Key words Serge -43 years old
-council worker
Shelly -a school boy
-Celines husband
-dogs temporary owner
-Amandines father
-nursed the dogs hurt paw
-first aid kit Celine -32 years old
-named the dog as Goldy -Serges wife
-found the dog in verandah -Amandines mother
Swept away
-fell down in the manhole

Sam -dogs real name
-caught in the drain
-guiding Diane
-drank filthy water
-hurt paw
-grasp the plastic pipe
-Goldy(gold in colour)
-had been in the water for 5 hours
-Labrador
Sam
-found by Jack Poderoso

-no collar and harness
-followed Shelly to school Amandine -Serge and Celines daughter
-played Frisbee and Football with -going to celebrate 12th birthday
Shelly Louise -Serges neighbour
-reunited with Diane Martinez -urged to call fire brigade
Shellys -want to find the dogs owner Jack Poderoso -45 years old teacher
-advertised in the news paper Lunel -a town above the sea level in Southern
mother France
-allowed Shelly to keep the dog
(Mom) -bought chew toy for Sam
Encounter
-blind lady
Rex Coker -narrator
Diane -smarter than his brother
-dogs real owner -escaped under cloth line
Close
-white cane and sunglasses -thumbs up sign

-separated by an accident -tinkerer
Rex
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Cokers -fond of inventions
month she learnt to play a tune. Then she developed
brother -blue printing his ideas her skill and became a skilled pianist. She received
-purchased a DC motor the attention of all the street members. Since his
Schwinn -American bicycle father had no job, he couldnt pay the loan. The
Kumar -young and enterprising in late 20s money lender took away the piano. Mother was
-got job in an MNC disappointed greatly. Later his father got a job in
Summer Flight
-dream country (Utopia) America an accounting firm. He also started learning to

-obtained green card qualify as a charted accountant. Two years later he
-lived in an apartment in New York bought mum another piano by paying cash for it.
- longed for (missed) his mother
-watched V shaped flying birds
SR3: Narrate the story The Face of Judas
Kumars -waited till midnight Iscariot in your own words
mother (Ma) -urged Kumar to return home Long long ago there was a great painter. He
Kumars -took Kumar to Vedanthangal was engaged to paint a mural in the cathedral. The
father -hired a telescope subject was the life of Jesus. He worked for many
-14 years old
years. He searched models for child Jesus and
Hubert Judas Iscariot. One day he saw a twelve year old
-a clever little boy
Caught sneezing
-lost his horse boy in a street. His face was like an angel. The boy
-hid under the staircase became the model for child Jesus. But he could not
-performed some magic tricks find model for Judas Iscariot. After many years he
-blew snuff in the cupboard found a man who begged badly for wine. His face
Old man -palatial house was suitable for painting the face of Judas Iscariot.
-believed Hubert and gave him food He was made as the model for Judas Iscariot.
Thieves -three hefty men While the painter was busy in work, the model
-took away Huberts horse wept badly. The painter asked for the reason. The
-hid in the cupboard
man revealed that he was the man who posed for
-caught by sneezing
child Jesus. There is an irony in this story. The
same man, who had been ignorant once, could
7. Paragraph 1/3 5 become arrogant in due course of life.
Answer in a paragraph any one of the SR4. Describe the traumatic Experience of
following questions: 5 Celine after being swept away into 1the X5= 5
Kj{h<himk<kqzqVf<K!&e<X!paragraph questions drain. (or)Narrate the turmoil experienced
Ogm<gh<hMl</!nux<xqz<!WOkEl<!ye<Xg<G!lm<Ml<!
uqjm!wPk!Ou{<Ml</!gQp<g{<m!Lkz<!&e<X! by Celine:
Kj{h<himr<gjt!fe<G!hck<Kg<!ogi{<miz<! Serge and Celine were husband and wife. Due
ye<xqje!wPkquqmzil< to floods they stepped out into the street. There
water level is thigh high. Celine stepped into a low
Paragraphs: hedge area and fell down. She was swept away by
SR1.Narrate the story SAM in your own words: water. Though Serge grabbed her hand, he could
Shelly was a school boy. One morning he saw not pull her out. Her hand disappeared from his
a wounded dog. Its paw was hurt. He nursed its view. So Serge took her for dead. Celine was swept
paw best. Shelly wanted to keep it with him. But along a manhole. She managed to grasp a plastic
his mother didnt readily permit him because it pipe and tried to stop herself being swept further.
belonged to someone else. She put a note in the The fireman shone torches down the manhole.
newspaper and waited for its owner. Later the dog Celine saw the light and shouted for help. But
became alright. Shelly named it Goldy. Shelly and firemen couldnt see her. She could not hold on to
Goldy played in the yard. It followed him to the pipe any longer. She was again swept away
school. It waited out for him till the evening. One through tunnel. Suddenly she found that she was in
day a blind lady came there. She is Goldys real the open air. She had been underwater for five
owner. She called it Sam. Goldy licked her face hours. She dragged herself to her feet. She was
lovingly. She needed it. So Shelly returned the dog finally rescued.
to her.
II. Language Functions
SR2: How did the authors mother overcome 8. Note Making & Summarizing 5+5
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!!!!!!!!!!Title: ------------- (kjzh<H*! conveniences of our daily life. They do much more
vd ePq;fs; vOajw;F jFe;jhu;Nghy; vOjpTk;. than that. They support the life of living things. They
! help to replace the oxygen in the air constantly being
8. Make notes of the following passage& used up and turned into carbon-dioxide when animals
breathe and things burn. The green leaves of trees
Prepare a summary using the notes absorb the carbon-dioxide from the air and with the
No study of English can be complete
help of sunlight, break it up into carbon and oxygen;
without a reference dictionary of idioms. A very
the carbon is used to make starch and oxygen is
useful and easily available reference material is
released in the atmosphere. That is how trees help to
The Collins Dictionary of English Idioms.
replace the oxygen in the atmosphere. The green cells
This dictionary contains clearly explained
of leaves are wonderful little laboratories where all the
meanings of over three thousand common
starch in the world is produced. Since starch forms an
English idioms. To make the meaning even
important part of the food of men and animals, their
clearer, and to show you how the idiom can be
life depends on the work done by the green cells of
used, each idiom is provided with a suitable
plants. Thus trees are great friends of man. (words 151)
sample sentence. In this dictionary, the
emphasis is on true idioms. These are Notes of the Passage:
expressions whose meanings cannot be easily Trees support life of living things green
worked out from the words they contain. The leaves - absorb carbon dioxide break it - give
dictionary also provides a great many variations oxygen green cells wonderful laboratories
in the way these idioms are used. The main produce starch food for all great friends of man.
emphasis, however is on providing an (11 hints)
understanding of the meaning of the idioms, Summary of the passage:
rather than attempting to be a complete guide to Rough copy:
idiomatic usage. (131 words) Trees not only supply us with many of the
Note making: conveniences of our daily life. The green leaves
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English Idioms - meanings of over three carbon, using sunlight. They release fresh air of
thousand idioms - with sample sentence - oxygen to the atmosphere. The green cells are
emphasis on true idioms - variations in wonderful laboratories. They produce starch. It is
usage - main emphasis for understanding. food of all living beings in the world. Thus trees
are the great friends of man. (words 72)
Summary Writing:
Fair copy:
Rough copy Life giving Trees
No study of English can be complete
without a reference dictionary of idioms. A Trees are supporting life of all living beings.
very useful and easily available reference The green leaves absorb carbon dioxide which is
material is The Collins Dictionary of released by all living beings. They break it using
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idioms. To make the meaning even clearer, and atmosphere. The green cells are wonderful
to show you how the idiom can be used, each laboratories. They produce starch, which is food of
idiom is provided with a suitable sample all living beings. Thus trees are the great friends of
man. (words 58)
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9. Completing Dialogues 5 weUl<!gjmsqbig!hkqz<!osiz<huVg<G!
djvbimzqz<!uqMhm<m!hGkqgjt!g{<Mhqck<K!fqvh<Hg/! Ofvig Welcome weUl<!Lcg<gUl<
May I come in?.. we!uf<kiz<!Yes, come in.
!I am going to.. we!uf<kiz<!Where are you going? Ex1: Write a dialogue with at least ten utterances
!I want to. we!uf<kiz<!What do you want? between a shopkeeper and a customer who
!The fare is. we!uf<kiz<!What is the fare? wishes to get his defective watch exchanged
!It costs. we!uf<kiz<!How much does it cost?! Ex2: Write a dialogue between a teacher and a
My name is..!we!uf<kiz<!What is your name?! student regarding the students future plans
!gjmsqbqz<!4!Ogicm<m!-ml<!-Vf<kiz<!! with at least 10 utterances.
!!nkqz<!gjmsq!3z<!(iv)!Thank you. Ex3: Write a dialogue between a customer and
(v) Welcome. we<X!wPkq!Lcg<gUl<! bank manager regarding opening a new
!
Ex1. Complete the following dialogue. account with at least ten utterances. 5
Gautham : May I come in Madam? Answers:
Exercise 1
Teacher : ----------1--------------------- Customer : Sir, do you remember me?
Gautham : My bus broke down. So I could Shopkeeper: Yes, you bought a Titan watch yesterday
not come to school on time. Customer : Yes sir, but the watch is not showing correct
Teacher :-----------2----------,otherwise time and it stops very often.
she will mark you absent. Shopkeeper: Is it so? Give it to me. I shall check it
Gautham : ------------3---------------------- Customer : No doubt, it has some defect in it.
Teacher :--------------4------------------- Shopkeeper: Ok, dont worry. We shall repair it.
Gautham :---------------5-------------------- Customer : Sorry sir, Its a new one. It has warranty.
Please, exchange it with a new one.
Exercise 2: Shopkeeper : Then No problem, We shall exchange it.
Ravi : I am going to Bihar tomorrow. Customer : Thats good. Thank you very much.
Sarala : How -----------1-----------------? Shopkeeper : Here you are! The new one of same model.
Customer : Nice one! Thank you very much!
Ravi : Ill stay there for a month.
Sarala : Are you going by train? Exercise 2:
Ravi : No, ----------2--------- air. Student : Good morning sir.
Sarala : Who --------3----------? Teacher : Hi, Ram Congratulations! I am very happy
that you got very good marks.
Ravi : No one is coming with me.
Student : Thank you sir. Its because of your blessings.
Sarala : --------------4--------- hotel? Teacher : Ok, Whats your plan for your future?
Ravi : No, Ill stay with my uncle. Student : Im little bit confused sir. I may get seat in
Sarala : --------------5-------------? medicine and Engineering
Ravi : He is a doctor. Teacher : Whats your interest?
Answers: Exercise 1: Student : Im interested in Engineering.
1. Yes, Come in. Teacher : Then whats the problem?
2. Go and meet your class teacher. Student : My parents are interested in Medicine.
3. I have already met my class teacher. Teacher : What have you decided? It is better to go
She sent me to meet you. along with your interest.
4. Then ok. Try to come earlier to school. Student : Yes sir, I have decided to take up
5. Yes madam. I will not come late hereafter Engineering but I have to convince my
6. Ok! You can go to the class. parents.
7. Yes madam. Thank you. Teacher: Shall I talk to your father?
Exercise 2: Student : Please do sir, Thank you very much for your effort.
1. How long will you stay there? Exercise 3:
2. No, I am going by air. Customer: Sir, I would like to open an account in your bank
3. Who is coming with you? Manager : What kind of account?
4. Will you stay in the hotel? Customer: A savings bank account.
5. What is your uncle? Manager : May I know why do you want to open the
account?
III. Communication Skills Customer: I am a +2 student in Govt. Boys (Girls) Hr.
10.Writing dialogue (Book-14,159,161,164) 5 School in Anna nagar. I am entitled for a
ogiMg<gh<hm<m!S,p<fqjzg<G!djvbimz<!wPKkz< scholarship. For that I need a bank
!bii<!bii<!OhSl<hc!djvbimz<!wPks<! account.
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djvbimjz!wPkk<!okimr<G/! Customer: Yes sir, here it is.
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ghu;j;J njhlq;fTk; Manager: OK, Take this application. Fill it. Bring this
!Lkzqz<!OhShuVg<G!Ofvig!Good morning with 2 photos and Ration card.
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My greetings to all.
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Exercise 1: !
(Book 14) Sarathy visits the doctor, complaining Ramesh wanted to write to Mr Nagaraj asking him to be
of a head ache and fever. Build conversation the Chief Guest for a function in his school. He had
between the Doctor and Sarathy. the format of his letter ready but had yet to write the
Answer: content. Complete the content of his letter in about
Sarathy: May I come in?. 100 words.
Doctor: Yes come in. B City
Sarathy: Good Morning, Doctor. 3rd November,2010
Doctor: Good Morning. What is your Problem? From
Sarathy: I am suffering from fever. K.Ramesh
Doctor: How long ? School Pupil Leader
Sarathy: From yesterday, Doctor. XYZ Higher Secondary School B City
Pin XXX XXX
Doctor: O.K. Take this medicine twice a day. Pay Rs.50.
To
Sarathy: Thank you Mr C.Nagaraj
Doctor: welcome Professor of English
(Book 164) Write a dialogue describing the ABC Arts College
features of Tanjore Big Temple. Build a K City
Pin YYY YYY
conversation between two friends
Answer:
Dear Sir,
Ramu: Hai Somu, Good morning! Sub: Invitation to preside over the inauguration of
Literary Association
Somu: Good Morning, Ramu. Where have you
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been yesterday? -------------------------------------------------------------------
Ramu: Ive been to Tanjore Big Temple --------------------------------------------------------------
Somu: How is it? Thank you.
Ramu: It is a wonderful Temple. Yours sincerely,
Somu: Who built it? K.Ramesh (SPL)
Ramu: It was built by king RajaRaja Cholan in Exercise 2:
the 11th century. Sundar wants to write to his father requesting him to give him
permission to join the class tour. He has the format ready.
Somu: When was it built ?
Complete the content of his letter in about 100 words.
Ramu: It was built in the 11th century. If you have 18, CVS Hostel, Annanagar,
a chance, Visit the temple. 12th April 2012.
Somu: Thank you. Dear Papa,
Ramu: welcome. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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11. Letter Writing (book-36, 86,136,164) 5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
!gckk<kqe<!Lg<gqbh<!hGkqjb!lm<Ml<!uqjmbig!wPk! Yours lovingly,
Ou{<c!-Vh<hkiz<!hqe<uVl<!ohiKuie!kguz<gt<!
Sundar.
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Complaining Letter Exercise 3:

I am _______, living in the above address. Selvans motorbike was stolen. He has to write a letter of
I am sorry to inform you that ____________ complaint to Inspector of Police. He has the format ready.
Please take necessary action. Complete the content of his letter in about 100
Thanking you words.
Applying for a post Chennai 15
I am _______, living in the above address. 18th November 2011
I saw your advertisement. From
I have the expected qualifications. M. Selvam
If you appoint me, I will do my best 86, Temple street
Please consider my application. Anna nagar, Chennai 15
Thanking you,
To
Ordering letter The Inspector of Police,
Please send me the following items. Anna nagar Police Station,
cricket bat -10 Test tube 50 Chennai 15
cricket ball 20 Test tube stand 10 Dear sir,
X std. English Text Book 20 copies Sub: Complaining about theft of a motorbike
X std. English Saraswathi Notes20 copies ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Well send the amount soon. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thanking you, ------------------
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Personal letter
Expecting favourable action.
I am fine. How are you? __________________
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Yours faithfully
8. Write a letter to the manager of a company applying
(M.Selvam) for the post of a data entry operator giving your
Answers: qualification
Ex1: I am Ramesh, School pupil leader of XYZ Higher I saw your advertisement in the dailies. I would like to
Secondary School, B city. We have planned to conduct apply for the post of Typist (Clerk or Data entry
Literary Association on 2nd July 2012. Our school students operator). I have necessary qualification. I have passed
council has decided to invite you as Chief Guest for the the higher grade typewriting in first class. I have done
function. The function will begin at 3 p.m in the evening. B.Sc Physics and 4 courses in NIIT including Java and
Will you please accept our invitation to be the chief guest for Oracle. I herewith enclosed my Bio-Data and the Xerox
the function? Next week I will meet you in person to give copies of my certificates. If I am selected for that job, I
you the invitation from our Headmaster. will do my best sincerely.
We are expecting your willingness very eagerly. 9. Your Compound walls have been filled with paintings
Ex2:How are you and my mother? Our Class teacher has and posters. Write a letter of complaint to the
decided to take us on an educational tour to Chennai, commissioner, Corporation of Chennai. Request him
Mahabalipuram and other places next month. Each to take suitable action to prevent such occurrences.
pupil has to pay Rs.500 for the expenses. You know I live in the above mentioned address. The
these class tours have great educative value. So please compound wall of my house was recently whitewashed.
permit me to join the excursion and send me Rs.500 by Without my permission, posters regarding mopeds and
money order. motor cycles were pasted. Paintings about the sale of
Convey my love to my mummy. TVs make the walls ugly.
Ex3:Yesterday I left my motorbike near AMC Hospital at I request you to take necessary actions to prevent
Anna Nagar Bus stop and went in. When I came out of such occurrences.
the hospital, I found my bike missing. Its a new Hero 10. Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner of
Honda Super Splendor. It is blue in color. Its number your town complaining about the insanitary
is TN48B 4567. I request you to trace my bike as soon condition of your street.
as possible. I live in the above mentioned address. During
Some letters for you: the monsoons last month the drainage pipeline got
1. Write a letter to the Inspector of Police complaining clogged and the waste water flew into the street. Water
about the eveteasing in the nearby bus station. is stagnated in the street. Walking in the street became
I am student of Govt. Girls Higher Seconday very difficult one. The garbage dump also filled with
School, Anna nagar. Many school going girls have to rubbish and it is not cleared for a long period of time.
take bus from Anna nager west bus staion around 9 a.m. This poses a great threat to the health of residents as it
We are much troubled by eve teasing there. A group of serves as a breeding place for mosquitoes and germs.
young men gather there daily and tease the school girls So I request you to take needed action and help
by bad remarks, singing cinema songs with double the residents of our street to live peacefully.
meaning and making gestures. The more the girls keep 11. Write a letter to the headmaster requesting him to
away from them, the more troublesome they give. So I issue testimonials.
request you to put an end to this trouble and help the 12. You are applying for the post of a clerk in a
girls go to school peacefully. company. Write a letter to the headmaster of the
2. Write a letter to the Manager of a book company school you had studied requesting his testimonial
ordering some books for your school library. (certificate of character).
3. Write a letter to a sports company ordering some I was a student of your school in XII std A section
sports goods for your school. during the year 2005 2006. I have passed XII std
4. Write a letter to a sports company ordering some Examinations. Now I want to apply for a job of a clerk.
indoor games articles for your recreation club. Please issue my T.C. and conduct certificate.
13. Write a letter to the postmaster of your area
Please send me the following books (sports articles) for
our school library (school or our recreation club) by complaining about the non-receipt of a parcel sent to you.
V.P.P. (TVS Parcel Service) as early as possible. 14. Write a letter to your local post master complaining
1. Oxford English Dictionary - 6 numbers about the non-delivery of a money order sent by you.
(Foot ball 6 / Chess board set - 6) My uncle has sent me a parcel / money order for
2. Wren and Martin grammar book 6 numbers me on 20.3.2010 from Chennai Anna Salai post office.
(Tennis ball 5 / Carom board with coins-3) He informed me about the parcel / money order on that
3. Education and the significance of life same day through phone. But the parcel / money order
by J.Krishnamoorthi 5 numbers had not reached me till now. Please take the needed
(Tennis net - 2 / trade board with coins-2) steps to trace out my parcel / money order.
5. You are A.Raju, CPL of your class. Write a letter to 15. Write a letter to the station master requesting him to
the manager of a factory asking permission to visit it. reserve two coaches for your school excursion party.
We, a party of fifty students and five teachers have I am SPL of XXX Hr.Sec.School. We, a party of
planned to visit your factory on 25th of this month. We 200 students and 6 teachers planned to go on a tour to
want to see how cement (sugar) is made. So I request you New Delhi. We planned to start the tour on 1.5.2011. I
to grant us permission to visit your factory at 11a.m. on want to reserve two coaches for our tour. The duration
that day of our tour is 3 weeks. Please arrange for reserving two
6. Write a letter to the manager applying for the post of coaches. I herewith enclosed the Demand Draft for
a clerk. needed fees to reserve the coaches.
7. Write a letter to a company applying for the post of a 16. Write a letter to the Principal of a polytechnic
typist. college requesting an application form for
admission.
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17. You have passed you SSLC examination. You wish
Sea of dress materials
to join the diploma course in Computer Science.
Write a letter to the Principal of a Polytechnic Grant Look Clothes Shop
College requesting for an application form for Blended with
admission. Lot of Your life 15 %
I have passed SSLC examination with good marks. varieties Discount
I want to join the diploma course in Computer Science.
I have enclosed the account payee demand draft of State
Aadi Sale
Affordable Price - Attractive Look
bank of India No.87687433, dated 20th July 2011 for
Rs.100/- towards the cost of application form. I also
enclosed the self addressed cover. Please send me the
All are Export Quality
application as early as possible. Gents/ Ladies / Kids apparels
18. Write a letter to the Headmaster of a Higher 23, New street, Trichy 620 001
Secondary School applying for the post of a teacher. Ex2:
I saw your advertisement in the dailies. I would like Mouth watering Delicious Food
to apply for the post of teacher. I have necessary
qualification. I have passed B.Sc Physics in first class. I Crave & Rave Vegetarian
have also done B.Ed. I herewith enclosed my Bio-Data
and the Xerox copies of my certificates. If I am selected Restaurant
for that job, I will do my best sincerely. Affordable
Makes you Hygienic
19. Write a letter to the Headmaster of a neighbouring price Long Preparation
Higher Secondary School. You seek his help in For more and more
getting a scholarship from Lions club for your
Higher Secondary course citing the reasons for the
Come ! taste your favourite food items!
Best place to hold parties
same. (separate hall is available for parties)
I am a student of KSK Matric School. I am very
23, New street, Coimbatore 631 001
eager to pursue my studies in your school for XI and
Ex3:
XII. I am from a very poor family. My father is working
as a coolie in nearby farm. He came to know that Lions What you have been waiting for is here
club of India is offering two scholarships for the higher
secondary education. I need your help in this matter. I The New Millenium Bike
request you to give a recommendation letter to Lions Affordable
fxx~ ~
Comfortable
Club to provide me with a scholarship. I hope I will get Price An another legend from ride
95% of marks in X Matric Examinations. Hero Honda
So I will very grateful to you if you provide me the KRT motors, 125, Annanagar west, Trichy
recommendation letter.
12.(a or b) Advertisement (book-60) 1/2 5 Ex4:
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kbivqk<kz<!.!Prepare an advertisement on the
Colourful toys
information given below: 10% sale
uqtl<hv! ucujlh<jh! osb<b! yV! LP! keqh<! hg<gk<kqz<! discount for
border!Ohim<Mg<ogi{<M!okimr<gUl</! Novel 3 days
! Ogt<uqbqz<! ogiMg<gh<hm<m! wz<zi! osix<oximv<gTl<!! Lovely only
(Phrase*!uqjmbqz<!ouu<OuX!hGkqbqz<!-Vg<g!Ou{<Ml</!
FREE, OFFER, SALE, DISCOUNT Ohie<x! uiv<k<jkgjt
Safe to use
ohvqbkig!Bold Ng!wPkq!um<mlqmUl</! Non-toxic
okimv<hie!hmr<gjtg<%m!kqxEt<tuv<gt<!ujvbzil<! Handy
uqtl<hvk<kqe<! gQp<hGkqbqz<! gm<mibl<! Lguvqjb!gm<ml<! gm<c! Guild of Service Hall, Egmore.
wPkUl<!
Ex1: Grand look - clothes shop Aadi sale - 15%
discount - gents/ ladies / kids apparels IV. Expansion of ideas
Ex2: Mouth watering delicious food hygienic 13.Expanding Headlines (book-107) 5
preparation affordable price makes you long kjzh<Hs<!osb<kqgjt!uqvqk<K!wPKkz<!
for more and more Crave and Rave Vegetarian Head line expansion - Tips :
Restaurant 23, New street, Coimbatore !Ogt<uqbqz<!Present verb(verb dme<!s!-Vf<kiz<*!
Ex3: New Millennium Bike - comfortable ride sleek hkqzqz<!njk!Past verb (my;yJ Present perfect verb)
look - affordable price. Ng!lix<xq!wPkUl</!
Ex4: Colourful toys, novel, lovely, safe to use, non- Tamil Nadu wins 45 medals at National Games.
toxic, handy 10% discount, sale for 3 days only Tamil Nadu won 45 medals at National Games
venue: Guild of Service Hall, Egmore, Chennai8 !
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Answers: dme<!ed!-Vf<kiz<*!hkqzqz<!njk!Passive
Ex1:
voice (mjhtJ verbf;F Kd;dhy; is my;yJ are my;yJ
was my;yJ were )Nru;j;J!wPkUl</!
4 policemen selected for Anna Medal.
Four Policemen are selected for Anna Medal
for their best services.
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!Ogt<uqbqz<!Infinitive verb(verb g<G!Le<eiz<!to!
Study the pie-chart and answer the questions given
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verbf;F Kd; will Nghl;L)!wPkUl</ Interpreting Nonverbal presentation - Tips
Committee to monitor new policy on Education !ogiMg<gh<hm<m!hmk<jk!fe<G!guelig!wz<zi!
A Committee appointed by the Government uquvr<gTl<!oktquigh<!HvqBl<!ujv!dx<X!Ofig<gUl</
will monitor new policy on Education !hqe<!Ogt<uqgjt!gueligh<!hck<K!Hvqf<Kogit<tUl</!
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!Ogt<uqbqz<<!Abbreviation uf<kiz<!hkqzqz<!njk!!! !Ogt<uqbqz<!total!we<x!uiv<k<jk!uf<kiz<!

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Rain delayed Air India flight landing yesterday.! !
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The Government declared a two-day holiday for schools! !
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! Olx<hm<m!!Ht<tququvr<gjt!Gxqh<hqm!Ou{<Ml<
Ex1:Expand the following headlines: Ex-1:Mr. Krishnan's Expenditure 5x1 = 5
1. R.B.I. releases new coin-Big Temple Centenary
2. India Wins Medals at CWG
3. Heavy floods in Bihar, crops ruined
4. Students take up rally to create AIDS awareness
5. Obama to visit India in November
Exercise 2:
1. Mobile phones banned in schools.
2. Jewels stolen from houses in Mylapore.
3. Scientist discovers new planet.
4. India wins medals at CWG. 1. Mr Krishnan spends equally on
5. Rain delays AI flight landing. (a) food and education (b) food and clothes
Exercise 3: (c) food and rent (d) education and clothes
1. Advance bail to Ex-MLA. 2. State whether the following statement is true:
2. 4 chosen for Anna Medal. Expenditure on food and savings equals the sum of the
3. Trucks blocked. expenditure on entertainment, clothes and rent.
4. Committee to monitor new policy on Education 3. The difference between the expenditure on
5. Dry weather expected over Tamil Nadu. food and savings is equal to that on :
Answers: (a) rent (b) clothes (c) education (d) savings
4. The expenditure on clothes is ______ that
Ex1:1. Reserve bank of India has released its new coin
on entertainment.
in the remembrance of Big Temple Centenary.
(a) greater than (b) the same as
2. India won many Gold medals in Common (c) less than (d) double
Wealth Games. 5. The expenditure on savings is ______ that
3. Due to heavy floods crops were ruined in Bihar. on education.
4. Students from local schools took up a rally (a) twice (b) half of (c) equal to (d) more than
to create awareness on AIDS.
Ex-2: Year wise profit of a factory
5. US president Obama will visit India in
Qns:1. In which year was the profit the lowest?
November.
Ex2:1.Mobile phones are banned in the school campus by a 30
G.O of the Government of Tamil nadu. 25

20
2. Jewels were stolen from a locked house in Mylapore
15
3. Indian Scientists have discovered a new planet called 10
P r of i t
Europa near Jupiter. 5

4. India won 45 medals at common wealth Games held 0
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
at New Delhi.
5. Due to rain the landing of Air India flights were
delayed yesterday. 2. What was the profit in the year 2008?
3. What was the trend in 2005 2008?
Ex3:1. The Ex-MLA, who was charged with land grabbing 4. What was the percentage rise of the profit
was granted advance bail by the High Court.
between 2007 and 2008?
2. Four Policemen are selected to receive Anna
Medel for their meritorious services.
5. In which year was the profit the highest?
3. The truck owners blocked the road traffic with Ex-3: Child mortality rate in 2005(Southern states)
trucks as a protest against diesel price hike. 30
4. Government appointed a special committee 25
to monitor the new policy on Education. 20

15
5. Dry weather is expected over Tamilnadu for 10
Child mortality
the next 24 hours. 5

0
TN Kerala Andhra Karnataka
14. Non-verbal (charts) (book-38,90,160)
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1. Which state has the lowest child mortality rate?
family should save money to avoid getting trapped into
2. Which state stands second low in child mortality rate depts.
among southern states? We should take care of our health to
3. Which state has the highest child mortality rate? avoid diseases. We should not get into any bad
4. What is the child mortality rate in Karnataka? habits spoiling our health. By taking preventive
5. Among Tamilnadu and Karnataka which state has the measures we can save money rather than
lower child mortality rate? spending on medicines.
Answers: Prevention is better than cure.
Ex1: 1 c, 2 True, 3 c, 4 b, 5 b.
Ex2: Title: Trees
Ex2: 1. The profit was the lowest in the year 2007.
Trees are the real wealth of a nation.
2. The profit in the year 2008 was 20 %.
They should not be cut down. Forests give us a
3. A decreasing trend is seen in 2005 to 2007.
good rain-fall and it is the cause of all natural
4. The percentage rise is 15%
resources.
5. The profit was the highest in the year 2009.
All students should aim at planting at
Ex3: 1. Kerala has the lowest child mortality rate.
least few trees. We should encourage people to
2. Tamil nadu stands second low in child mortality
plant trees.
rate among southern states.
We should create awareness to people
3. Andhra has the highest child mortality rate.
especially in schools and colleges regarding
4. Child mortality rate in Karnataka is 20.
saving trees. We should prevent others cutting
5. Tamil nadu has the lower child mortality.
down trees.
15.(a or b) Developing Hints 1/2 5 SAVE TREES, SAVE WORLD.
Write a paragraph using any one of the following
outlines in about 100 words: Gxqh<Hgjt!hk<kqbig!wPK!!Ex3: Title: The elephant.
!ogiMg<gh<hm<Mt<t!3!uqeig<gtqz<!WOkEl<!! The elephant is the largest land animal. It grows 4
!!!yV!uqeiuqx<G!uqjm!wPkUl<! metre high. It weighs around 6 metric tons.
!ohiVk<klie!kjzh<H!ye<X!wPkUl<!! Its tusks are the two upper teeth. It could support
!&e<X!hk<kqgtig!wPkUl</!! heavy loads. It can be used as a weapon for attack.
!hqxG!yV!ohiVk<klie!SOzige<!wPKg/! These tusks are very much valuable. Normally
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER (or) ALL IS WELL
SAVE TREES, SAVE WORLD (or) elephants are hunted for its valuable tusks.
SAVE FOREST ,SAVE NATURE(or) The elephants trunk serves as its arm. It is
SAVE NATURE, SAVE WORLD nothing but its lengthened nose and upper lips.
!gjk!WOkEl<!ogiMk<kqVf<kiz<!lm<Ml<!outlinez<!
SAVE ELEPHANTS, SAVE NATURE
dt<t present verbgjt past tense verbgtig!
lix<xq!uqjm!wPkUl<! Ex4: Title: The computer
Ex1: It is better to prevent something disastrous before Computer is an electronic device. It can store
it happens. - students - study daily lessons - work information. It does calculations and operations
- regularly - avoid scoring less family - save quickly.
money - avoid getting into debts - take care of It can trace, restore and solve mathematical
health - avoid diseases - save money _ rather problems in no time.
than spending on medicines A Computer system has three main parts. They
Ex2: Tree - wealth of a nation - should not be cut down. are input, output and central processing unit. The
Forests aid rain-fall - natural resources - students central Processing Unit acts as a brain of the
- aim in life - planting of trees - encourage - in computer.
schools, colleges, create awareness in public - COMPUTER WONDER OF THE WORLD
regarding - saving trees - preventing - cutting
down trees.
Ex3: The elephant largest animal grows 4 metres 16. Matching slogans 5x1= 5
weighs 6 metric tone tusks two upper teeth Match the following products and slogans:
support heavy loads weapons of attack tusks (ohiVm<gjtBl<!nkx<Gxqb!osix<oximv<gjtBl<!ohiVk<Kg*
valuable hunted for tusks trunk serves as arm sqz!ohiVt<gTg<G!nkEme<!okimv<Hjmb!
lengthened nose and upper lip. uivk<jkgOt!uqjmbig!njlBl</
Ex4: Computer electronic device stores information Exercise - 1
does calculations, operations quickly data 1. Wrist watch a) Get, set, go
traced, restored, solves mathematical problems 2. Jewellery b) You are what you wear
computer system three parts input, output, 3. Clothes c) The Magic of Words
central processing unit brain of computer. 4. Pens d) Dazzle and Sparkle
5. Slippers e) On your guard
Answers: f) Wear and tear
Ex1: Title: Prevention Exercise 2
Prevention is better than cure. In the same 1. Cell one a) washes white
way it is better to prevent something disastrous 2. Reynalds b) Relieves from itches
before it happens. 3. Parachute c) connecting India
Students should avoid failure by
4. Pon vandu d) Flawless writing
studying their daily lessons properly. They should
work regularly to avoid scoring less mark. Every 5. Itch guard e) coconut oil
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Answers:
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1. Mineral water a) Elegant look for ever Ex1: 1 e, 2 d, 3 b, 4 c, 5 a.
2. Car b) Have a cascade of your own Ex2: 1 c, 2 d, 3 e, 4 a, 5 b.
3. Dress c) Cosy life, easy life. Ex3: 1 d, 2 e, 3 a, 4 c, 5 b.
4. Furniture d) Drink it and save life Ex4: 1 f, 2 a, 3 b, 4 c, 5 d.
5. Hair oil e) A palace of wheels. Ex5: 1 d, 2 e, 3 f, 4 c, 5 b.
f) Smile for ever Ex6: 1 b, 2 d, 3 a, 4 e, 5 f.
Exercise 4: Ex7: 1 d, 2 - f, 3 b, 4 e, 5 a.
1. Health drink a) Plastic money Ex8: 1 e, 2 a, 3 b, 4 c, 5 d.
2. Credit card b) move like wind Ex9: 1 b, 2 d, 3 a, 4 e, 5 c.
Ex10: 1 e, 2 c, 3 a, 4 b, 5 f.
3. Motor bike c) threatens sweat
Ex11: 1 d, 2 f, 3 a, 4 b, 5 c.
4. Perfume d) keep the moments
5. Camera e) Keep the things away
17. Road map (book-139) 5
f) Save your bones ujvhml<!hiv<k<K!upqosiz<Zg!
Exercise 5: gQp<g{<m!Gjxf<khm<s!uiv<k<jkgjtbiuK!fqjeuqz<!juk<K!wPK!
1. Apartment a) makes your skin glow !Step down the road and turn left /right
2. Detergent b) leads you at night - sijzbqz<!-xr<gq!-mK0uzK!hg<gl<!kqVl<H!
3. Suitcase c) stitch in time saves nine Go straight in the (Gandhi) road.
!)gif<kq*!sijzbqz<!Ofiigs<!osz<!!
4. Sewing machine d) we give shape to your dream
Walk past the park .- H,r<giju!ki{<cs<!osz<!!
5. Flash light e) Wash and see the difference Turn Right - uzKhg<gl<!kqVl<H!
f) Makes your travel easy Turn left - -mKhg<gl<!kqVl<H!
Exercise 6: You will find the place nearby
1. Handbag a) Hair becomes smooth dr<gt<!nVOg!fQr<gt<!nf<k!-mk<jkh<!hiv<g<gzil<!
2. Cooking oil b) Small but room for everything !
3. Shampoo c) Stay connected Ex-1:Observe the map given below and write the
4. Wet grinder d) Cholesterol free instructions required:
5. Egg e) A friend in your kitchen You are near the park. A stranger asks you
f) Keep your stamina to direct him to a textile shop. Guide him with your
Exercise 7 directions in about 50 words.
1. Washing machine a) information at the door step
2. gum b) guarantees great safety
3. Lock c) hard to touch
4. Furniture d) soft on clothes and hard on dirt
5. Computer e) carved with love and care
f) fixes everything except the
broken heart.
Exercise 8
1. BBC World a) Washes white
2. Detergent b) Sparkling teeth Instructions to the stranger:
3. Tooth powder c) Relieves aches 1) Step down the road before you and turn left.
4. Ointment d) For long shiny hair 2) Walk past the park
5. Hair oil e) Know the world around you 3) You will reach the main road.
f) Get, set, go 4) Walk straight in the Main road.
Exercise 9 5) Turn left after the temple.
1. Corn soup a) spend a cool summer 6) You will find a hotel before you.
2. Chewing gum b) the best appetizer 7) Turn right before the hotel.
3. Air conditioning c) as cheap as trainfare 8) After the hotel you will find the Abirami textiles.
4. Bonsai d) sweetens your breath
Exercise2: Guide Salim to the post office
5. Air ticket e) greenery indoors
f) a stylish walk Post
Exercise 10 Office
1. Furniture a) Fine paper to write on
2. Platinum Jewellery b) Stepping stone to success Nathaji Road
3. Note Books c) Deck yourself with white gold
4. Tutorials d) Look good Balaji
5. Mosquito Repellant e) Make your home look grand Bhavan
f) Drive away the menace You are
here
Exercise 11 Instructions for Salim:

1. Books a) smooth flooring 1) Step down in the road before you
2. Camlin colours b) Browse into the world 2) Walk straight in the road and reach the main road.
3. Tiles c) Refresh yourself 3) Cross the road and turn right
4. Computers d) Sharpen your intellect 4) Walk along the Nethaji road.
5. Coffee powder e) Aim for the skies 5) After 10 minutes walk you will find the post office.
f) Paint your world 6) It is opposite to the Balaji Bhavan Hotel.
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Exercise-3: A man asks you to direct him to a nearby
You did ---1--- to her when she told you to plant
auditorium. Guide him with your trees. Now there is no ---2---. You tell me that ---3--- to
direction in about 50 words. control and distribute a limited supply of water in order to
conserve water. You should have controlled your greed
You are and paid attention when she told you ---4-- the forest, but
here you did not understand how ---5--- And now there is no
water in the taps.
Bank
Exercise 2:
Temple Road A Nations strength
Not gold but only man can make
People great and strong
Auditorium
Men who for truth and honours sake
Lake Road
Stand fast and suffer long
Brave men who work, while others sleep
Who dare, while others fly
Instructions to that man:
They build a nations pillars deep
1) Step down the road before you.
And lift them to the sky
2) Turn right and walk along the road.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
3) Turn left and walk in the temple road.
4) Walk straight till you reach a bank. There is no doubt that man alone can form ---1----.
5) Turn right and walk along the road opposite to the bank. ---2--- work at the time of others sleep. They ---3---
6) After few minutes you will reach Lake road. when others run in fear. Only such brave persons
7) Turn left and walk along the Lake road. construct ---4---. In addition to that, they ----5----
8) You will find the Auditorium in the left side.
Exercise 3:
Exercise 4: A man asks you to direct him to a post Little children, never give
office. Guide him with your directions Pain to things that feel and live,
Let the gentle robin come
in about 50 words. For the crumbs you save at home;
You are here
As his meat you throw along
Market Street Hell repay you with a song,
Never hurt the timid hare
Shanthi Street Shiva Hospital Peeping from her green grass lair
Let her come and sport and play
Brett Road
On the lawn at close of day
The little lark goes soaring high
To bright windows of the sky,
Post Office Singing as if twere always spring,
Instructions to the man: Little children, you should not give pain to
1) Step down the market street before you. anything ---1----. Allow the gentle bird robin to come to
2) Turn left and walk straight along Market Street. pick ---2---. As you give food to it, it will entertain you
3) Walk till you see a cut road in opposite side. with a song. Do not hurt the hare which is very shy. It
4) Walk along that Shanthi road till you reach a big road. peeps ---3---. Allow it to come and play ---4---. The little
5) Turn left and walk along the Brett road. lark flies to reach near the sky. It sings as if it were ---5-.
6) After few minutes walk you will find Shiva Hospital. Answers:
7) Opposite to the Shiva Hospital, there will be another cut road. Ex 1:
8) Walk along the cut road and you will find the post office on 1) not heed (not listen), 2) water in the tap
the left side of you. 3) water rationed, 4) not to cut down,
18. Paraphrasing a poem (book-32,63,120,159) 5 5) important it was.
Read the poem given below and complete its Ex 2:
paraphrase with suitable phrases in the given 1) people great and strong, 2) Brave people
blanks:guqjk!uvqgjthck<K!hk<kqbqz<!dt<t!
3) will work bravely, 4) Nations pillar,
Ogicm<m!-mr<gjt!fqvh<Hg
Ex1: Now the Taps Are Dry: 5) Will lift the nation to sky.
(Environment Poem by Moses H. Barbu) Ex3:
She told you to plant trees 1) which has life, 2) the crumbs that you saved,
and you paid her no heed 3) from the green grass, 4) in the lawn,
and now the taps are dry. 5) always spring.
They released a water rationing schedule today,
a water conservation measure you say, 19. Translation or Describing a picture 5
because the taps are dry. A. Translation: klqp<!uvqgjt!Nr<gqzk<kqz<!wPK
You should have rationed your greed Exercise 1: !
and paid her heed, when she told you A co-passenger on the bus you travel in has slipped and
not to cut down forest trees, sprained his ankle. He wishes to go to a hospital nearby.
but you did not see the wisdom of her pleas, Someone gives him the instructions in Tamil. As he is new
and now the taps are dry. to Tamil Nadu, he does not understand the language.
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Translate the instructions into English to help him.
Caution:
ws<svqg<jg;! nMk<kuv<! uqMl<!
OhVf<K! fqXk<kk<kqzqVf<K! dk<klv<! gif<kq! sijzbqz<! Hjgbqeiz<?!Hjghqcg<gikujvg<! Passive smoking may cause
Ofvigs<! osz<zUl</! lqgh<ohvqb! khiz<fqjzbl<! uzh<Hxl<! %m!hg<guikl<! kig<Gl<! nhibl<! paralysis even your neighbour.
dt<tK/! nkx<G! wkqOv! sijzjb! gmg<gUl</! -f<kqbe<! d{<M/!
ur<gqg<Gh<!hg<gk<kqz<!dt<t!sf<kqz<!FjpbUl</!-mK!Hxk<kqz<?! -f<k! vbqz<u{<c! nMk<K! uVl<! This train will stop two minutes
-v{<miuK!gm<mml<!lzv<!lVk<KuljebiGl</! fqXk<kk<kqz<! -v{<M! fqlqmr<gt<! more at the next terminus.
Instructions in English: %Mkzig! fqx<Gl</! hb{qgt<! Passengers are requested to
1) Go straight along Uthamar Gandhi road from the bus stop. fqkielig!Wxq!-xr<gUl</! step down and get in slowly.
2) There is a big post office in the right side. kjm!osb<bh<hm<m!hGkq/! Prohibited area.Tresspassers
lQXhuv<gt<!k{<cg<gh<hMuiv<gt<! will be punished!
3) Cross the road opposite to that post office.
4) Enter the narrow lane adjacent(near) to Indian Bank -r<G!Suovim<cgjt!ym<mikQv<gt<! Stick no Bills
5) The second building in the left side is Malar hospital )n*!uqtl<hvl<!osb<bikQv<gt<! !
-r<G!Gpq!hxqg<gikQv<gt</!gQOp! Caution:
Exercise 2: g{<{ic!ytq!-jp!gl<hqgt<! Dont dig the ground here. Optical
You are at hospital. You find the following notice above the osz<gqe<xK/! Fiber Cable Passes here.
lift. The patient behind you needs a translation of the notice. ws<svqg<jg;!Hjghqck<kz<! Caution:
Help him with your translation. dmz<fzEg<G!OgM! Smoking is injurious to health
Translate the instructions into English to help him. uqjtuqg<Gl<!
Ofibitqgtqe<!dhObigk<kqx<G!lm<Ml<! B. Expressing ideas about picture:!!
Instructions in English: hml<!hiv<k<K!deK!gVk<Kgjt!hkqU!osb<g!
1) For the use of patients only Look at the picture given below. Express your views
2) This lift is for patients only.
on it in about five sentences.
3) Others should not use this lift.
4) Since you are a patient you can use this lift.
5) Please, Step in the lift Ex1:Water scarcity and poverty the inseparable twins
Exercise 3
A passenger from the north gets down at Chennai Tambaram
bus stand. He wishes to go to the Domestic Airport by the
electric train. A fellow passenger gives him the directions in
Tamil. He does not understand the language. Translate the
instructions into English to help him.
OhVf<K! fqXk<kk<kqzqVf<K! okx<G! Ofig<gqs<osz<zUl</! The picture shows children carrying water along a
Svr<gh<hijk! uibqjz! uf<kjmuQv<gt</! Svr<gh<hijk! upqbigs<! parched field. The dress of the children indicates that they
ose<xiz<! vbqz<! fqjzbk<jk! njmuQv<gt</! kqvqS,zl<! vbqz<! are in poverty. Their appearance shows that they are in need
fqjzbk<kqx<G! hb{s<sQm<jm! uir<gUl</! umg<G!
of enough food. The field they are walking was a pond once.
Ofig<gqs<osz<Zl<! vbqzqz<! Wxq! kqvqS,zl<! vbqz<! fqjzbk<jk!
njmf<kKl<! -xr<gq?! sijzjbg<! gmf<K! dt<fim<M! uqlie! But now there is no water in it. The field parched due to
fqjzbk<jk!njmbUl<! scarcity of water. As the title says there is connectivity
Instructions in English: between scarcity of water and poverty. Where there is
1) Walk towards the south from the bus stop. scarcity of water, there will be poverty.
2) You will reach the entrance of Subway.
3) If you go through the subway you will reach Railway station. Ex2 ( picture of dead dolphins in the seashore)
4) Take ticket to Thrisoolam railway station.
5) Board the train which goes towards north.
6) Get down at thrisoolam railway station.
7) Cross the road and reach the Domestic Airport.
Exercise 4:
Your Delhi friend buys a hot pack from a shop. The
instructions in the hand book are in tamil. Translate the
instructions into English and help your friend to understand them. The picture shows the effects of water pollution in
d{Uh<ohiVm<gjt! S,mig! juk<kqVg<g! dt<Ot! -Vg<Gl<! the sea water. Few dead dolphins shored in the sea shore.
KVh<hqcg<gik! w0G! hik<kqvk<jk! ouf<fQviz<! nzsUl</! nK! These dolphins died due to the oil spilling or water pollution.
OhizOu! d{Uh<! ohiVm<gjt! Gtqv<s<sqbig! juk<kqVg<g! They might die due to the dangerous chemicals mixed in the
dt<Ot! -Vg<Gl<! KVh<hqcg<gik! w0G! hik<kqvk<jk! Gtqv<f<k! sea water. This is a horn bell before a big danger. We must
fQviz<!nzsUl<!!
do something to stop polluting water, soil and air.
Instructions in English:
1) Clean the stainless steel vessel with hot water to keep the Ex3: Garbage can in bad condition
hot food items hot.
2) Clean the stainless steel vessel with cold water to keep the
cold food items cool.
Some of the Instructions for You:
gmx<gjvg<Gs<! osz<Zl<! nMk<k! The next train to Beach will
vbqz<! u{<c! fjmOljm! w{<! arrive at Platform No.1 in
2g<G! 26! fqlqmr<gtqz<! uVl</!
hb{qgt<! gizkilkk<jkh<! fifteen minutes time.
ohiXk<Kg<! ogit<Tl<hc! Passengers are requested to
Ou{<mh<hMgqxiv<gt</! bear with delay.! This is a picture of a garbage can or a dust bin.
gix<Xg<G! Ouzq! -z<jz?! Breeze has no hedge, Bird
hxjug<G!wz<jzbqz<jz!leqki! has no edge. Oh ! Man, The garbage must be put only in the dust bin. But most
de<! lejk! lm<Ml<! We<! of the people dont have this habit. So the wastes are
uqzr<gqm<M!juk<kqVg<gqxib<!
Why you chained your mind.
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Flood
will be hygienic for everyone.
Ex4:
Answer:
The picture shows a house surrounded by flood.
It may be the cause of cyclone.
This house may be in an urban area.
Rain water harvesting is one of the methods to avoid flood.
Everyone should adopt Rain water harvesting plan,
Answer: while constructing a building.
The picture shows the facial expressions of a man. Gxqh<H!)olz<zg<gx<Gl<!li{uv<gTg<G*;!
There are eight variety of expressions depicted. wf<kh<!hml<!ogiMk<kqVf<kiZl<!hqe<uVl<!6!
We generally like smiling face. uig<gqbr<gjt!LPjlh<hMk<kq!wPkUl</!
Ones face tells everything that is in ones mind. (i) This picture is meaningful.
It is true that The face is the index of the mind. (ii) It is thought provoking
(iii) I like this picture
Ex5: (iv) The scene is very natural.
PLANNING (v) It is very much real.
(vi) I see ________ in the picture
(hmk<kqz<!fQ!hiv<g<Gl<!ohiVm<gtqe<!Nr<gqz!
uiv<k<jkjb!)wMk<Kg<gim<mig!a cow, a sun, a
lake, a boy, a man,we<X!wPkUl</*
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The picture shows a meeting.
There are twelve members in the meeting.
A leader guides his group members.
Success needs Good planning.
We should plan our work to get success in our life.
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