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INDEX
SL.NO CONTENT PAGE
. NO.
SECTION 1: DISCOURSES
REPEATED DISCOURSES
1 SPEECH 4
2 REVIEW OR CRITICAL APPRECIATION OF POEM. 5
3 FRIENDLY LETTER 6
4 LETTER TO THE EDITOR 8
5 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 11
6 E-MAIL 13
7 TRAVEL INFO 15
8 LIVE TV REPORT 17
9 CHARACTER SKETCH 17
10 TRAVEL ESSAY 17
11 PROFILE 19
RARELY ASKED DISCOURSES
1 COMPERING / ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE STAGING A SKIT /PLAY 19
2 APPLICTION LETTER AND RESUME/B IO-DATA/ CV 20
3 REPORT OF A PROGRAMME 22
SECTION 2
CHARACTER SKETCHES
1-4 1.MAGGIE 2.HASAN 3.Dr. A J CRONIN 4.NICHOLAI IVANICH 23
5-10 5.IVAN IVANICH 6.GRETA 7.GUPTA 8.GRETA’S FATHER 24
9.STEPHEN HAWKING 10. JANE WILDE

SECTION 3
SAMPLE QUESTIONS FROM PREVIOUS QUESTION PAPERS
1 LETTER TO EDITOR 25
2 LIVE TV REPORT 26
3 INTERVIEW 26
4 SPEECH 27
5 FRIENDLY LETTER 27
6. EMAIL 28
SECTION 4 -EASY NOTES
1-2 1.HIS FIRST FLIGHT 2.I WILL FLY 29
3-4 3.QUEST FOR A THEORY OF EVERYTHING 4.IF 30
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5-6 5.AND THEN GANDHI CAME 6.THE PRICE OF FLOWERS 31

7 7.DEATH THE LEVELLER 32
8-9 8.SUNRISE ON THE HILLS 9.THE TRIP OF LE-HORLA 33
10-11 10.THE SACRED TURTLES OF KADAVU 11.DISASTER AND DISASTER 34
MANAGEMENT IN INDA
12 12.THE SERANG OF RANAGANJ I 35
13-14 13.THE WRECK OF THE TITANIC 14. GOOSEBERRIES 36
15-17 15. TO SLEEP –WILLIAM WORDSWORTH 16.GOING OUF FOR A WALK 37
17.CYBERSPACE
18-19 18.IS SOCIETY DEAD? 19.CONCEPTUAL FRUIT 38

Dear all,
KELTA-Kozhikode English Language Teachers' Association has prepared
this module to help Below Average Learners achieve 24 to 40 marks. Please
do as instructed in our module to score well. Happy Exam.

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SECTION 1: DISCOURSES
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REPEATED DISCOURSES
1. SPEECH

Dear friends,

I stand before you to talk on the topic...................

( ച ോദ്യത്തിൽ ച ോക്കി വിഷയം എഴുതുക ) . I am very happy to get a chance to
talk to you. I have a lot of ideas about this topic. I thank you for giving
me a chance to speak to you. Please listen to my speech.
(ഇ ി ഉള്ള പോരഗ്രോഫിൽ തന്ന വിഷയത്തത്തകുറിച്ചു എഴുതോം)
(അവസോ ത്തത്ത paragraph)
It is time to end my speech.Thank you for your patience.Please think
about my ideas. Ideas can change lives. We hope for a better
tomorrow. Always remember that. Wishing you a great day.

Thank you.
Speech (Model 1)

Importance of Friendship
Good morning everyone!
Today, I want to talk to you about something very special - friendship.
Friends are like stars. They brighten our lives. They make us smile.They
make us cool.. Friends help each other. They listen to our talks. They play
with us. They support us. So we have to make a lot of friends. A good friend
is a gift.
Thank you!

2. REVIEW OR CRITICAL APPRECIATION OF POEM.

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The poem “ ...............................”(കവിതയുത്തെ ചപര് എഴുതുക) is a great poem. It

is written by.......................(കവിയുത്തെ ചപര് എഴുതുക). This is a very interesting
poem.The author has used good language in the poem.The Poem is about
................. (കവിതയുത്തെ വിഷയം എന്തോത്ത ണന്ന് എഴുതുക). The poet has written a lot
of similar poems.But this poem is his best.
The poem has a lot of images in it.There are word pictures in it. The poem has a
lot of inner meanings. It enters into our heart easily. Anyone can understand the
poem easily. The most beautiful lines of the poem are
“(കവിതയിലെ 2 വരികൾ എഴുതുക)”
These lines have a lot of meanings.The reader will like these lines.The title and
poem are closely related.The poem is very important to human life.The Poem is
divided into (സ്റ്റോൻസകളുത്തെ എണ്ണം) … stanzas. I end the review.The poem is a
must read one.

NB.കവിതകളുലെയുും കവിയുലെയുും പേരുും, ആശയവുും,കവിതയില െ 2

വരികളുും മനഃോഠമാക്കണും.

Read the poem given below and write a critical appreciation of it. 8
Marks.( March 2019)
SLEEP

In the night of weariness

let me give myself up to sleep without struggle,
resting my trust upon thee.
Let me not force my flagging spirit into a poor
preparation
for thy worship
It is thou who drawest the veil of night upon the tired eyes of the day
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to renew its sight in a fresher gladness of awakening.

(Rabindranath Tagore)
Glossary:
weariness – extreme tiredness
flagging – losing strength
thou – you
Answer:
The poem “Sleep” by Rabindranath Tagore is a beautiful one. Tagore
is India’s first Nobel Prize Winner. In 1913 he got Nobel Prize for
“Gitanjali”.
In this poem, ‘Sleep’ is like a goddess. The poet is tired after days of
struggle at work.He wants to sleep without any trouble.
Sleep makes us fresh and energetic . After sleep we can continue our
work.
The language of the poem is very simple. We can find lots of ideas in
this small poem.
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3. FRIENDLY LETTER
My dear friend,
I received your letter. How are you? I Hope you're fine. I am fine here. How is
life ?
When will we meet again? How is the climate there? Here it is very cold..I write
this letter to tell you about......... (വിഷയത്തത്തകുറി ് അറിയോവുന്നത് എഴുതുക) .
I end the letter.Please write to me. Please call me often.We will meet soon. Good
bye.
Place With love,
Date Sd
Name

Friendly Letter -Model 1

My Hobby

Hi Tinu,

How are you? I'm good. I love painting. I use paints and brushes to make
pictures. Sometimes I paint animals, and sometimes trees and flowers. It's fun!

Miss you. When can we meet? Take care and call me.

Kakkanad With Love,

Sd
12/08/2023 Beena

Friendly Letter -Model 2

Sharing about a Recent Adventure

Hi Praveen,
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How are you? I'm fine. I went for a camping. Slept in a tent, made fire, and
saw big moon. It was fun!

Miss playing. When can we meet?. Take care. Let's talk soon.

Calicut With Love,

Sd
02/05/2010 Gopu

4. LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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From
Name
Address

Date 20/10/2010

To
The Chief Editor
Times Of India
Kochi

Sub:വിഷയം ച ോദ്യത്തിൽ ച ോക്കി എഴുതുക

Sir,
I read your daily . It is a great newspaper. You report everything
truthfully. I write this letter to share my ideas on the topic
....................(വിഷയം ച ോദ്യത്തിൽ ച ോക്കി എഴുതുക ) .Please consider my ideas.
Please publish it in the newspaper. ..............................(വിഷയം എഴുതുക) is an
important issue. The Government must think about this. I stop my letter.

Thanking you
Yours truly
Sd

LETTER TO THE EDITOR (Model 1)

From
Remya K
‘Happy Home’
Nadakkavu
Kozhikode

10/04/2023
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To
The Editor
Mathrubhumi News Daily
Kozhikode

Dear Sir,

Sub:(വിഷയം ച ോദ്യത്തിൽ ച ോക്കി എഴുതുക )

Let me tell you about a big problem. That is ……………

………………….. (വിഷയം ച ോദ്യത്തിൽ ച ോക്കി എഴുതുക ) Please print this
problem in your newspaper. When people read about it, they might help us.

Thanking you
Yours truly
Sd

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Model 2

Q. In the article 'Is Society Dead ', Andrew Sullivan raises his concern over
the' i-Pod generation' who are detached from social life. Write a letter to the
editor of a newspaper to give awareness to the people about the
dehumanizing face of technology. (6)
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From
Anu
Green Villa
Vadakara
Kozhikode

23 Oct 2023

To
The Editor
The Hindu
Kozhikode

Dear sir,

Sub: Technology ;Bad effects

I'm Anu from Green Villa in Vadakara. I want to talk about something
important.
Technology is good, but it can be bad too. It can make young people forget
about real life. People waste a lot of time on mobiles. This is not good.
Everyone should understand this problem. We should work together.
Thanking you
Yours truly
Sd

5. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

(ഇന്റർവ യൂ ആപരാൊലണങ്കിെുും ഇത് എഴുതിയാൽ മതി)

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1. What is the secret of your success?

Ans: Hard work is the secret of my success.

2 . Who is Your role model?

Ans: My mother is my role model.

3. What is your future plan?

Ans: I am working on it.

4. What is your message to us?

Ans: You must work hard.

5. What is the turning point of your life?

Ans. 2020 is the turning point of my life.

6. Who inspired you most in your life?

Ans: My father inspired me most in mylife.

7. Are You happy with your life?

Ans:Yes,I Am.

Interview -Model 1
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You are given a chance to interview Suraj Venjaramoodu.Prepare questions

and likely answers.
Q: Hi! When did you start acting in movies?
A: I started acting 10 years ago.
Q: Your role in "Android Kunjappan" was good. How was your acting?
A: It was fine.
Q: Was it tough to act in a funny and serious way?
A: Yes, it was a bit hard but also fun!
Q: Did you find it tough to act with a robot?
A: Acting with a robot was a bit different, but I adjusted.
Q: You got awards for acting. What was your feeling?
A: I was happy.
Q: What is your dream as an actor?
A: My dream is to do many good roles.
Q: Okay Sir, Thank you for your time.
A: Thank you.
Interview -Model 2
Interview with Hasan
Q: Hello! How long have you worked on the ship?
A: I worked on the ship for more than 40 years.

Q: How did you feel helping the doctor with sick people?
A: I felt happy helping.

Q: Were you scared to be near sick people?

A: No, I'm not scared of anything. I just focus on my work.

Q: What do you think about life and money?

A: I like life. I don't care about money.
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6.E-MAIL

To:shaheen@gmail.com
Cc:
Bcc:
Sub: (ച ോദ്യത്തിൽച ോക്കി എഴുതുക)

Dear sir ,
Hope you are fine. I am a student of ABC school. I send this email to inform you
of a special matter. Kindly read my email.

..................................................................................................................
……………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………….
..........................................................................................................................

……………………………………………………………………………………..
I end my email now . Please email me back.

Thanking you
Name.
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Email-Model 1
To:collectortvm@gmail.com
Cc:
Bcc:
Sub: (ച ോദ്യത്തിൽച ോക്കി എഴുതുക)
Dear sir ,
Hope you are fine. I am a student of GHSS Pala. I send this email to
inform you of a special matter. Kindly read my email .
..................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................
I end my email now . Please email me back.
Thanking you
Name
Email-Model 2
You are asked to prepare an email on the need of keeping our earth clean.Prepare
the same.
To:nipun@gmail.com

Cc:

Bcc:

Subject: Keep our earth clean

Hi Nipun
Hope you are happy. Today, I want to talk about pollution.We need to take care
of our earth. We should not throw waste on the ground or in the water. We
should limit the use of plastic.
When we keep our earth clean, we can all be happy and healthy.
Truly
Name
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7. TRAVEL INFO MODEL 1

Alappuzha "Venice of the East"

How to reach: (നിർദിഷ്ട സ്ഥെത്ത് എത്താനുള്ള മാർഗങ്ങൾ എഴുതുക )

 By Air: Fly to Kochi airport.

 By Train: Take the train to Alappuzha .
Places to Visit:
(ആ സ്ഥെലത്ത പ്േധാനലെട്ട സ്ഥെങ്ങലളക്കുറിച്ച് എഴുതുക )
 Alappuzha Beach: A lovely beach to play in the sand and enjoy the sea.
 Punnamada Backwaters: Calm rivers where you can take boat rides and
see beautiful views.
 Ambalappuzha Temple: A famous temple to learn about our culture and
history.
 LightHouse
 Arthunkal Church: Visit a tall lighthouse and a big church with amazing
buildings.
 Mararikulam Beach: Another fantastic beach for fun and relaxation.
Special Food:
(അവിെുലത്ത പ്േധാനലെട്ട ഭക്ഷണലത്തക്കുറിച്ച് എഴുതുക )
Try Karimeen fry (കരിമീൻ),
 Prawns (ത്ത മ്മീൻ), crab(ഞണ്ട്), and clam meat (കക്കയിറച്ചി).
 All yummy seafood.
Where to Stay:

 You can stay at the Blue Star hotel.

(തോമസിക്കോൻ പറ്റുന്ന സ്ഥലങ്ങത്തള കുറിച്ച് എഴുതുക )
A Note on Alappuzha:
Alappuzha is a beautiful place known as the "Venice of the East" because of its
pretty backwaters.
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TRAVEL INFO MODEL 2

Kozhikode - A Wonderful Journey

How to Reach Kozhikode:

 By Air: Fly to the Calicut International Airport.
 By Train: Book a ticket to Kozhikode railway station.
Special Foods to Try:
 Kozhikode Biryani
 Halva.
 Banana fry
Places to Visit:
 Kappad Beach: Enjoy the waves at this beautiful beach.
 Dolphin's Point: Watch dolphins in the sea for an exciting experience.
 Pazhassiraja Museum: Explore the history of Kozhikode here.

Places to Stay:
 Consider staying at the Beach Hotel.
A Note on Kozhikode:
Kozhikode Biryani,beautiful beaches,dolphin sightings, and a good travel
experience.
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8 . LIVE TV REPORT

Good evening, and welcome to Kerala News,

I'm Priya Menon, and we're here to report
……………….. (റിപൊർട്ട് ലെപേണ്ട േരിോെിയുലെ പേര് പനാക്കി എഴുതുക .
.........................................................................
The climate is good /not good here.
A lot of people have come to watch it. All are thrilled/anxious. Please watch
........
....................................
...................................

This is Priya Menon, with camera man Ajith , Kerala News.

Thank you

9.CHARACTER SKETCH

…………………………..(കഥോപോഗ്തത്തി ്ത്തറ ചപര് ) is an important character in the

story . The story is not complete without ................ (കഥോപോഗ്തത്തി ്ത്തറ ചപര് ).
He/she plays an important role in this work. The other characters in the story
are..................... (മറ്റു കഥോപോഗ്തങ്ങളുത്തെ ചപര് എഴുതുക )
We can learn a lot of things from this character.He/She has many good and some
bad qualities .Every human being is like that.We will not forget the character
of..................(കഥോപോഗ്തത്തി ്ത്തറ ചപര്).
NB:ോഠത്തിന്ല റ പേര്, കഥാോപ്തങ്ങളുലെ പേര് എന്നിവ മനഃോഠമാക്കണും .

10.TRAVEL ESSAY

My ……………Trip (സ്ഥലത്തിൻത്തറ ചപര് എഴുതുക )

I went to ……….. with my family.It was so much fun!I loved the food.It was very
tasty.We visited……. (സ്ഥലത്തിൻത്തറ ചപര് എഴുതുക ).It was thrilling .We went to
….. (സ്ഥലത്തിൻത്തറ ചപര് എഴുതുക )Our experience was super.We visited ……
(സ്ഥലത്തിൻത്തറ ചപര് എഴുതുക ).The people were friendly and helped
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us…………………….is a great place with tasty food, beautiful beaches, and

interesting things to see. I want to visit again!

TRAVEL ESSAY Model 1

My Kozhikode Trip
I went to Kozhikode with my family, and it was so much fun.I loved the food,
especially "Kozhikode Biryani" We played at Kappad Beach with big
waves (തിരമോല)and collected seashells. We saw dolphins at Dolphin's Point in the
sea.At Pazhassiraja Museum, I saw old swords and paintings .(പഴശ്ശിരോജ
മയൂസിയത്തിൽ, ഞോൻ പഴയ വോളുകളും ിഗ്തങ്ങളും കണ്ടു).I ate yummy (സവോദ്ിഷ്ടമോയ)

halva .The people were friendly and helped us. Kozhikode is a great place with
tasty food, beautiful beaches, and interesting things to see. I want to visit again!

TRAVEL ESSAY Model 2

My Trip to Trivandrum
I went to Trivandrum with my family, and it was lots of fun!
It's a pretty place with nature and nice people.I liked the green trees and
colourful flowers. We went to Kovalam Beach with golden sand and calm water.
We went to Padmanabhaswamy Temple.The food in Trivandrum was delicious! I
tried dosa, idli, and sambar, and they were all yummy(tasty).The roads were
curvy .The mountains were nice.. I loved my trip to Trivandrum. I hope I can go
back someday to see more.
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11.PROFILE

Stephen Hawking was a famous scientist born on January 8, 1942, and he passed
away on March 14, 2018. He was very good at studying how the universe works,
even though he got very sick with a problem called ALS.
His most important work was about something called "black holes". He also
wrote a book called "A Brief History of Time" .Stephen Hawking was special
because he showed us that if we work hard we can do great things. We still
remember him .We remember the things he taught us about space and science.

(NB:ലപ്ോഫൈെിൽ പൊദയത്തിൽ തലന്ന ആവശയത്തിനുള്ള clues ഉണ്ടായിരിക്കുും.അത് പയാജിെിച്ച്

പെർക്കാൻ അറിയുന്ന കാരയങ്ങൾ കൂട്ടിപച്ചർത്ത് എഴുതുക .)
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RARELY ASKED DISCOURSES

1.COMPERING / ANNOUNCEMENT
BEFORE STAGING A SKIT /PLAY

BLOG

TITLE
{ക്വസ്റ്റ്യൻ പേപ്പറിൽ പ ോക്കി എഴുതുക്}

By,
Manu Mohan
Date: 18.12.2023

I would like to write today on …വിഷയം ക്വസ്റ്റ്യൻ

പേപ്പറിൽ പ ോക്കി എഴുതുക്….. This is an important topic. We need to discuss it .
It is a must that we all know about this. The world is running so fast .We also
need to run with it.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………….
Now I am going to end the blog . Hope all of you read it. Thankyou for your
support.
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BLURB

……………[NAME OF THE BOOK]……………

……………[NAME OF THE WRITER]……………
=================================

===
………[name of book]………… is a great book . …………[name of writer]…………..is
a popular writer.
He writes in English , Hindi , and Tamil. A very simple language is used here. A poet
, short story writer and famous novelist.

“It is a must read for everyone”

“A beautiful work of art”

www.abcbooks.com abcbooks@email.co
m

Rs:200/
mob:9999999999
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ANNOUNCEMENT

Good evening dear friends,

Here is a special announcement. We are going to stage a special item. Yes, a

....... It is based on the .........................(കഥയുത്തെ ചപര് ). The actors are from our
class. Kiran wrote the script. Rahul set the background music . Master Arun is
the main actor . The characters in the skit are, ............................ ( ോെകത്തിത്തല
കഥോപോഗ്തങ്ങളുത്തെ ചപര് എഴുതുക ). It has good message . Watch and enjoy.
Thank you....
COMPERING /ANNOUNCEMENT-MODEL 1

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls,

It's time for the big football match to begin! Our teams are all set and super
excited. So, come and enjoy the game. Let's have a great time.
Let us watch the game.
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2.APPLICTION LETTER AND RESUME/BIO-DATA/CV

From

Name
Address

Date :

To
…………
…………(ച ോദ്യത്തിൽച ോക്കി എഴുതുക)
Sir,
Sub:Application for the post of .........................................
I came to know that there is a vacancy for the post of …(ച ോദ്യത്തിൽച ോക്കി
എഴുതുക). I would like to apply for the post.
I have passed ................. course from .................. University. I have.......... years
experience also. I attach my CV here.
.............................................................
..................................
If I am selected ,I will do my best.
Yours truly,
Sd/
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RESUME

Resume / Bio data /CV

1.Name and address. Suja
Happy House
Kozhikode
2.Nationality Indian
3.Sex Female
4.DOB and Age 05/05/2005
QUALIFICATION COLLEGE PERCENTAGE

Degree BA from Farook College 90%

PG MA from MCC 95%
...... .......... .......

9.Experience. 2 years
10.Email address suja@gmail.com
11.Mobile number 9999900022
12.Special Interests and hobbies :Interested in
music,dancing,racing, swimmimg,travelling,reading
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above given are true.
Name
Sd/
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3.REPORT OF A PROGRAMME

………………………(പരിപോെിയുത്തെ ചപര് ) conducted.

A …………….(പരിപോെിയുത്തെ ചപര് ) seminar/debate/programme ) was

conducted in .... ,..................... on the topic “.................................................” on
2.10. 2016 , at 10 am , in the School hall . The ………….(പരിപോെിയുത്തെ ചപര് )
started with a prayer song. The welcome speech was given by................ . The
inaugural address was given by ................... . The presidential address was given
by................... . Anu , Minu and Minnu presented papers. Vote of thanks was
given by ………….. . The ………………..(പരിപോെിയുത്തെ ചപര് ) ended at 11.am.
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SECTION 2
CHARACTER SKETCHES
1.Maggie
Maggie is the main character in the story 'The Price of
Flowers'. She was a teenage girl. She did not enjoy
any happiness of her age. She wore poor clothes. She
loved her family very much. She was very sad about
her brother,Frank. He was a soldier (പട്ടോളക്കോരൻ) in
India. She was positive towards life. She was very
practical in life. She was ready to face the problems of
life. She played the violin. She kept her house neat and
clean. She worked hard and earned money to buy flowers
for her brother. She was a symbol of love and innocence.
2.Hasan, the Serang.
Hasan was the serang of the ship Ranaganji. He looked ugly. He had short legs and
a big head. He was from the Punjab. He had no place of his own. He had no family
or friends. He never got married. He was a Muslim.
He was not interested in earning money. He never expected reward for his work.
He helped the doctor in nursing (പരി രിക്കുക)the patients. He was ready to help
them even though it was a contagious (പ(കരുന്ന )disease. He prayed
(ഗ്പോർത്ഥിച്ചു) for them. He was very truthful and sincere. (അവൻ വളത്തര
സതയസന്ധ ും ആത്മോർത്ഥതയുള്ളവ ുമോയിരുന്നു)
3.Dr. A JCronin
Dr. A J Cronin is the narrator of 'The Serang of the Ranaganji'. He plays a very
important role in times of disaster. He treated patients without fear. He was very
kind. He was surprised when he found out about Hasan. He was very brave. He
was very sincere in his profession. He was very good at observation .
( ിരീക്ഷണം))
4.Nicholai lvanich
Nicholai is the younger brother of Ivan in the lesson 'Gooseberries'. He had a
government job. He had a dream. He wanted to buy a farm with a garden, river
and gooseberry bush. ( ത്ത ല്ലി തത) He saved money for that. He sacrificed (തയോരം
ത്ത യ്തു ) the happiness of life to achieve his dream. Finally, he bought the farmhouse.
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He planted gooseberries. He was so happy to eat the gooseberries from his own
farm. (ചതോട്ടം)
5.Ivan Ivanich
Ivan is an important character in the story Gooseberries. He is a veterinary
surgeon(മൃര ച ോക്ടർ) He told his brother's story to his friends. He didn't agree
with his brother's plan. He never had a dream. He was unhappy even to see his
happy brother.
6.Greta
Greta was a sixteen-year-old girl. She was differently abled.(ഭിന്നചേഷിയുള്ള ) She
was studying in the 5 th grade. She was studying in a special school. She had
golden coloured hair and blue eyes.She has the habit of repeating everything she
hears. She wanted to have bowls with peach (പഴങ്ങളുത്തെ പോഗ്തങ്ങൾ) in all the
rooms.
7.Gupta
Gupta is an important character in the story 'The Price Of Flowers'.He is a civil
servant.He met a teenaged poor girl Maggie in a restaurant in London.They
become friends .Gupta visited her house.He found her mother and their poor
conditions. He also got an idea about their blind beliefs. (അന്ധവിേവോസങ്ങൾ)
.Gupta showed a lot of care towards the poor girl. He helped her like a
loving father.
8.Greta’s father
Greta's father is quite a loving father.He tries hard to make his differently abled
(അംരപരിമിതിയുള്ള) daughter happy.He is a computer expert.He tried to give
his daughter happiness through internet world .(He showed more love to Greta
than her mother and brother.He had the strong desire to give Greta real house
with all facilities .(സൗകരയങ്ങൾ) His thoughts and feelings are heart
touching.(അചേഹത്തിൻത്തറ ിന്തകളും വികോരങ്ങളും ഹൃദ്യസ്ർ പ േിയോണ്. )
9.Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking was a great scientist. Theoretical physics was his area of
research. His parents were not very rich. But they sent him to good schools.
Stephen had decided to become a scientist when he was only eight years old. He
joined Oxford University at the age of 17. Later he joined Cambridge University
for Ph D. But he got a rare disease when he was only 23 years old. He could not
walk or talk properly. His girlfriend Jane Wilde helped and motivated him very
much. He became the superman of physics.
10.Jane Wilde
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Jane Wilde was Stephen Hawking's wife. She met Hawking at Cambridge
University. He was in a bad state then. He has got a rare disease. (അപൂർവ്വ
ചരോരം)They became friends and Jane helped him very much. She was very
positive. She had a strong faith (വിേവോസം) in God. Hawking liked her optimism
ഗ്േുഭോപ് ിത വിേവോസം). They got married in 1965. Jane supported Hawking very much.

Section 3

SAMPLE QUESTIONS FROM PREVIOUS QUESTION PAPERS

1.LETTER TO THE EDITOR

1."There can be no room in such an India for the curse of untouchability or the
curse of intoxicating drinks and drugs.Women will enjoy the same right as
men.This is the India of my dreams ".Gandhiji has said.Do you think that women
enjoy the same right as men? Write a letter to the editor of an English newspaper
about your concern on "The place of women in the society". (Improvement Exam
2017)
2 . Having read the story "Conceptual Fruit", you feel interested in the cause of
differently abled children and decide to highlight their problems . Write a letter to
the editor of a prominent daily commenting on the plight and needs of such
children.(Model Exam, June 2022)
3 . You got inspired by Gandhiji after reading the extract' And then Gandhi
Came'. So you decide to write a letter to the editor of a prominent daily to spare a
column everyday to publish 'The Relevance of Gandhian Ideals in the Present day
India'. Draft the letter.(6) (Improvement//Supplementary October 2022)
4. Lack of fitness leads to lifestyle diseases among youngsters. Write a letter to the
editor of a newspaper on this topic. (Model Exam.February 2018)
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5 . After reading the essay 'Disasters and Disaster Management in India' you
realize that your area is prone to disasters like floods and earthquakes. You wish
to bring the matter to the notice of the authorities, residents and politicians by
writing a letter to the editor of a popular daily. Prepare the letter. (June 2022)

2.LIVE TV REPORT
1.Imagine you are a reporter assigned to report the pandemic
spread and resultant disaster management after the Ranaganji
was anchored at the harbour of Calcutta. Draft a live TV report.

2.Imagine you are a lady reporter allowed to report the rituals of

the women on the Island of Kadavu. Draft a live – TV report..
3. You are the reporter of a TV channel. Prepare a live TV
report of the takeoff of Le Horla from gas workers of La Villette.
4. The turtle calling is a famous ritual in the village of Namuana. As a reporter of
the local TV channel, give a live TV report of the strange ritual to your viewers.
5. Thousands had gathered to watch the majestic voyage of the Titanic away from
the shore of Southampton. Prepare a live TV report of the historic event.
3.INTERVIEW

1) The boy who asked questions to APJ Abdul Kalam

was a true representative of the present Indian youth.
After the inaugural programme, you happened to meet
the boy and wanted to interview him. Frame four
questions and their possible responses.
2) The author Gay de Maupassant had a wonderful
balloon ride from Paris to Belgium. After his voyage,
you approach him as a journalist from a local news channel. Prepare four
questions and their responses.
3) In the article ‘The Sacred Turtles of Kadavu’ you have read the vivid
description of performance of a Fijian ritual by the villagers. You would like to
interact with the author to know more about it. Frame four questions and their
responses.
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4) In the story ‘Serang of Ranaganji’, you came to know about the impressive
personality of Mr. Hassan. After the ship reached Calcutta, you would like to
interact and ask him about the voyage and the outbreak of the smallpox. Prepare
four possible questions and their responses.

4. SPEECH
1. AJ Cronin gets a grand welcome in his
home town after his voyage in the Ranaganji. He is
requested to speak on the memorable experience
during the trip. Draft a speech. (July 2018)( score
8)
2. We haven't created a perfect society on
earth and we won't have one in cyber space either.
But at least we can have individual choice and
individual responsibility. Based on this statement
from Esther Dyson's "The CyberSpace. Prepare a
speech to be delivered on the topic cyber space, a world of unlimited scope
and hidden dangers. (March 19) (score 8)
( Hints : information - entertainment - other services - lack of monitoring -
war of words - lack of privacy )
3. In connection with the 50th birth anniversary of M K Gandhi, an
elocution competition is being conducted for higher secondary students.
Prepare a speech about Gandhi and his thoughts to be delivered here -(March
23 )(score 8)
4. Gandhi dreamt of an India in which all communities could live in
perfect harmony. What are your dreams about the future of India? Prepare a
speech on the topic to your school assembly on Gandhi Jayanthi.(Sept
21)(Score : 8)
(Hints: India political fields - racial discrimination -casteism -superstition -
technology -advancement in economic and scientific fields - defense -harmony
among people )
5. Imagine that you are a school leader. In connection with the Gandhi
Jayanthi Celebration you are asked to present a speech on the role of
Gandhiji in affecting a psychological change in the society.(2022) June (score
:8)

5.FRIENDLY LETTER
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1. Mr Gupta was deeply touched by the life of the poor

people in London. He writes a letter about this to his friend
in India. Draft the letter.(Improvement/Supplementary
Exam Jan 2022) .
2 . One of the survivors of smallpox ,writes a letter of
gratitude to Hasan ,after recovering from the illness
complete. Draft the letter.(March 2016)(score 6)
3 . The boy who raised the question in" I will Fly" discovers
a new path in his life after his encounter with APJ Abdul Kalam. He writes a
letter to his friend describing the impact of Kalam's words on him and the
changes that have come in his character. Draft the letter for the boy. (March
2019). (score 6)

6. Email
1.Mr. Gupta is about to go back to India. Maggie didn’t get leave
to say goodbye and to hand over the shillings to Mr. Gupta for
buying flowers for Frank’s grave. So, she immediately writes an
email to Gupta. Prepare the email.(4 Marks ) 2022.
2.Your friend is going to visit the Namuana village in Kadavu
island to see the ritual of turtle calling. Write an email wishing
him/her an adventurous journey and also warning him/her about
the dangers in the rocky island (4 Marks) 2019.
3.If the victim of abuse is a woman, she has to carry its stigma
and shame all her life. So, women, victims do not even mention the atrocities they
face. In the Sacred Turtles of Kadavu, we see that the two women from Namuana
were changed into turtles to escape from the fishermen from Nabukelevu. If they
had come back, how should society have received them? Write an email to your
friend on how society can help victims of abuse to succeed in life.(4 Marks) 2017.
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SECTION 4 -EASY NOTES

1.HIS FIRST FLIGHT
His First Flight is a story of a seagull(കെൽക്കാക്ക) family.
The Young seagull was afraid to fly. His brothers and
sister could fly . The family compelled him to fly, but the
baby seagull was scared (ചപെിച്ചു) . Then, they left the
baby seagull on a rock (പോറ ) without food. The seagull
sat there alone.He turned very hungry. He tried to
attract his parents to the rock. He requested them to
come near him.But they did not come and give food.
Finally his mother came with food. Mother stopped near
the rock. Because of hunger the seagull jumped to reach
mother. The seagull reached air. It started to fly. So seagull
gathered(സംഭരിക്കുക) courage (തൈരയം) to fly. His family was
very happy.
2.I WILL FLY –DR.A P J ABDUL KALAM
This is a speech by APJ Abdul Kalam. In this speech,
he addresses the youth of India. He says that the powerful
minds of the youth are the most powerful resource (വിഭവം)
on the earth. He advises the youth to be ‘unique’(സമോ തകൾ
ഇല്ലോത്ത, അതുലയമോയ ). Unique means not equal to others.
Each person in this world is born with unique abilities,(
കഴിവുകൾ) and limitations (പരിമിതികൾ) . But people around
us force us to be like others. For example, our parents ask us to
be like our neighbors.(അയൽക്കോരൻ ) Our teachers want us to be like the toppers
in the class. He advises the youth to follow their own passion (ആഗ്രഹം) .If one
follows that passion he or she will be successful.
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3.QUEST FOR A THEORY OF EVERYTHING

Stephen Hawking was born in 1942. He loved science. He
went to Oxford University. He learned about theoretical
physics. He was famous for his wit. (തമോേ )
He continued his studies in Cambridge. He started having
ന
health problems ( ആചരോരയ ഗ്പശ്ങ്ങൾ) He met Jane Wilde. He
loved and married her. He started doing research.
He wrote a famous book called "A Brief History of Time" with
Brian Whitt. He got sick in 1984 He had an operation, and a
computer helped him talk.
Stephen did great things because he believed in himself .He never stopped trying.
He became a supernova of physics.

4.IF-RUDYARD KIPLING

“If” is a poem by Rudyard Kiplng. A father tells his son

about how to be a good person. The poem has four parts,
each with important messages.
In the first part, the poet tells his son to believe in himself,
even if others don't. He says that even if others lie about
him, he should not do so. Also, too much pride and show
are not good.(ആദ്യ ഭോരത്തിൽ, മറ്റുള്ളവർ
വിേവസിക്കുന്നിത്തല്ലങ്കിലും, തന്നിൽ വിേവസിക്കോൻ പിതോവ്
മകച ോെ് പറയുന്നു. മറ്റുള്ളവർ തത്തന്നക്കുറിച്ച് കള്ളം പറഞ്ഞോലും തോൻ അങ്ങത്ത
ത്ത യ്യരുത്തതന്നും അമിതമോയ അഹങ്കോരവും ഗ്പകെ വും ല്ലതത്തല്ലന്നും അചേഹം പറയുന്നു.)
He says not to get scared when things go wrong. Winning and losing should be
treated the same. Even if people twist your words, don't get too
upset.(പരോജയത്തെെുചപോൾ ചപെിചക്കത്തണ്ടന്നോണ് അച്ഛൻ പറയുന്നത്. ജയവും ചതോൽവിയും
ഒരുചപോത്തല കോണണം . ആളുകൾ മ്മുത്തെ വോക്കുകൾ വളത്തച്ചോെിച്ചോലും,
അതിൽ അസവസ്ഥരോകരുത്.)
The third part talks about being strong and patient. If you fail, don't be sad. Life is
like a game, with ups and downs. (മൂന്നോം ഭോരം േക്തിയും ക്ഷമയും
ഉണ്ടോചവണ്ടതിത്ത ക്കുറി ോച്ചോണ് പറയുന്നത്.(പരോജയത്തെ ട്ടോൽ, സങ്കെത്തെെരുത്.
ജീവിതത്തി ്ത്തറ ഉയർച്ച തോഴ് ചകത്തള ഒരുചപോത്തല കോണുക )
 The last part is about having good relationships. The dad says be friendly
with everyone, but still be true to yourself. It's important to keep some space
between friends and enemies. (അവസോ ഭോരം ല്ല ബന്ധങ്ങത്തള കുറിച്ചോണ്.
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എല്ലോവചരോെും സൗഹോർേപരമോയി ത്തപരുമോറുക, എന്നോൽ ിങ്ങളുത്തെ വ യക്തിതവം

ില ിർത്തുക എന്നോണ് അച്ഛൻ പറയുന്നത്. സുഹൃത്തുക്കളിൽ
ിന്നും േഗ്തുക്കൾക്കളിൽ ിന്നും ത്ത റിയ അകലം സൂക്ഷിചക്കണ്ടതുണ്ട് .)
The dad ends by saying that if his son follows these ideas, he'll become a great
person. This poem teaches us how to be kind and strong in life.
(ഇത്തതല്ലോം അ ുസരിച്ച് ത്തപരുമോറിയോൽ തൻത്തറ മകൻ മികച്ച ഒരു വ യക്തിയോകും എന്ന്
അച്ഛൻ പറയുന്നു ജീവിതത്തിൽ ദ്യയും കരുത്തും എങ്ങത്ത സോയത്തമോക്കോത്തമന്ന് ഈ പദ്യം
മ്മത്തള പഠിെിക്കുന്നു)

5.AND THEN GANDHI CAME-JAWAHARLAL

NEHRU
This is an Essay about Gandhi.it is written by
Jawaharlal Nehru. He was born on October 2nd, 1869,
in Porbandar in India.
Gandhi went to study law in England and then got a job
as a lawyer in South Africa. There, he saw that Indians
were being treated badly. This made him sad, so he
decided to help them .
When he came back to India, he joined the freedom movement. He taught them to
be brave.
Gandhi was very honest. He told people to fight for freedom. His essence of
teaching was fearlessness and truthfulness. His action was two fold. He was against
the foreign rule and social evils. He was against drugs. He wanted to have one
culture, Indian culture. Gandhi was a strong and confident( ആത്മവിേവോസമുള്ള)
person. Gandhiji attracted a lot of followers like a magnet. (കോന്തം)
6.THE PRICE OF FLOWERS
In a place called London, there was a kind man named
Mr. Gupta and a girl named Maggie. Maggie's brother,
Frank, was a soldier .He was in India. Maggie and her
mother were sad. It was because they did not get any
news of Frank.
Maggie and her mother had a special ring with a magic
crystal.(മോരിയ്ക്കും അമ്മയ്ക്കും മോഗ്ന്തിക ഗ്കിസ്റ്റൽ ഉള്ള ഒരു
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ഗ്പചതയക ചമോതിരം ഉണ്ടോയിരുന്നു) They thought it would help them see Frank.
(ഗ്ഫോങ്കിത്ത ആ ഗ്കിസ്റ്റലിൽ ച ോക്കിയോൽ കോണോൻ ഇന്തയൻ വിേവോസികൾക്ക് കഴിയുത്ത മ ന്ന്
അവർ കരുതി) They asked Mr. Gupta, from India, to look into it.(അതി ോൽ അവർ
ത യോെ് അതിൽ ച
രുപ് ച ോക്കി ഗ്ഫോങ്കിത്ത കോണോൻ ഗ്േമിക്കോൻ ആവേയത്തെട്ടു.) He knew it
couldn't really show the future, but he wanted to make them feel better . So he lied
that Frank was living in Punjab happily. (യഥോർത്ഥത്തിൽ അതിലൂത്തെ ഗ്ഫോങ്കിത്ത
കുറിച്ചുള്ള വിവരം കിട്ടിത്തല്ലന്ന് അചേഹത്തി റിയോമോയിരുന്നു.പചക്ഷ അവത്തര
വിഷമിെിക്കോതിരിക്കോൻ അചേഹം ഗ്ഫോങ്ക് പഞ്ചോബിൽ സുഖമോയിരിക്കുന്നുത്തവന്നു ുണ
പറഞ്ഞു .)

Later, they found out Frank had passed away (മരണത്തെട്ടു). Mr. Gupta was sad.
Before he left London, he promised to visit Frank's grave in India . Maggie gave him
a coin to buy flowers for the grave.
Maggie and Mr. Gupta said goodbye, and he promised to visit the grave and put
flowers there. This story tells us about being kind and loving.
7.DEATH THE LEVELLER
The poem ’Death the Leveller’ talks about
Death. Death is like a visitor that comes to
everyone, just like a friend. It doesn't
matter if someone is big or small, rich or
poor .The poem tells us that even important
people like kings and strong warriors
(ചയോദ്ധോക്കൾ) meet Death too. Even if they
have big castles, death comes to them .
So, the poem teaches us that, for Death,
everyone is the same. We should be nice to
everyone and should not treat anyone
badly. It reminds us to be kind to others
and be good friends.
The poem has three stanzas. It is written in rhyme ab ab cc dd. All the lines have
perfect rhythm. In this poem, the poet has used many figures of speech like images,
similes, metaphors, metonymy, etc. They add beauty to the poem.
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8.SUNRISE ON THE HILLS

The poem "Sunrise on the Hills" is about the

sun coming up in the morning over the hills.
It's like a magical moment when the world
wakes up.(ഉണരുക)
The poet talks about how the hills and trees
are happy to see the sun. They shine
(തിളങ്ങുക )with a golden light, and everything
looks warm and bright.
Birds start to sing, and the world becomes
colourful.The world becomes happy .
The poem helps us to imagine the beauty of
nature (ഗ്പകൃതി) . It makes us feel happy about each new day.

9.THE TRIP OF LE-HORLA

This lesson is about a balloon journey. The
balloon's name was "Le Horla”. The balloon was big and
looked like a cake. Many people came to watch it.It went
up slowly. Author and his friends sat in a basket (ത്തകോട്ട)
attached to the balloon. They went up.They saw the city
from the balloon. They looked down and saw very
small things on the ground.
At night, they heard the sound of animals and birds.
They threw (എറിയുക)the paper down to know if they
were going up or down. They used sand (മൺതരി ) to
control the balloon. They flew (പറന്നു) all night .
But then, a strong wind came. Birds and animals cried.The
balloon was out of control.Captain handled the situation well. Captain Jovis
landed the balloon safely with help of others.They reached land safely.
They went back home on a train.
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10.THE SACRED TURTLES OF KADAVU

(കണ്ടാവുവിലെ വിശുദ്ധരായ കെൊമകൾ )

The sacred Turtles of Kandavu talks about a

ritual.(ആ ോരം).The ritual was calling
turtles(കെൊമകൾ) from the sea.Young ladies of
Namuna will chant and turtles will come to the shore
then.(നമുനയിലെ യുവതികൾ മപ്രും ലൊല്ലുകയുും
കെൊമകൾ കരയിൽ എത്തുകയുും ലെേുും.)
There was a story behind the ritual.Chief's wife and
her daughter Raudalice were fishing They didn't see a
boat from a nearby village coming near them. They were people from
Nabukelevu.The enemy caught (പിെിച്ചു )them and tied ( them to their boat. But a
powerful storm( കോറ്റ് ) came, and the sea Gods turned the boat down with big
waves. The women became turtles.
The enemy fishermen were frightened. (ചപെിച്ചു).They threw the turtles into the
sea. .(രക്ഷലെൊൻ പവണ്ടി കെൊമകലള അവർ കെെിപെക്ക് എറിഞ്ഞു ) People
believe that the turtles in the sea today are their descendants. (പിൻരോമികൾ). When
the maidens sing, the turtles still come up to enjoy the music.(ഇപൊഴുും കനയകമാർ
ോട്ടു ോെുപപാൾ കെൊമകൾ ആ ോട്ടു പകൾക്കാലനത്താറുണ്ട്)

11.DISASTER AND DISASTER

MANAGEMENT IN INDA
Disasters ഗ്ദ്ുരന്തങ്ങൾ)cause big
problems for people. Disasters can
be can be natural or man-made
.(ദ്ുരന്തങ്ങൾ ഗ്പകൃതി ിർമ്മിതചമോ,
മ ുഷയ ിർമ്മിതചമോ ആകോം.) India faces
lots of disasters because of its
location.(ഭൂമിേോസ്ഗ്തപരമോയ
ഗ്പചതയകതകൾ കോരണം ഇന്തയക്ക് ഒരുപോെ്
ദ്ുരന്തങ്ങൾ ച രിചെണ്ടി വരുന്നു). The
disasters cause death and
damages. ( ോേ ഷ്ടങ്ങൾ)
Different parts of India have different
disasters. Some places get flooded.
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(ത്തവള്ളത്തെോക്കം).Others
have earthquakes or strong winds. Disasters break
buildings and disturb the environment. Even the air and water get dirty.
Disasters affect water supply and power supply.Poor families suffer a lot. They
lose homes and jobs.
We have to make strong buildings.The government has to make plans for that.
Special teams have to rescue people with technology and medical
care.(സോചങ്കതികവിദ്യയും തവദ്യസഹോയവും ഉപചയോരിച്ച് ആളുകത്തള രക്ഷിക്കോൻ
വിദ്ര്ൈ സംഘങ്ങത്തള ിചയോരിക്കണം.)
Disaster management is very important..(ദ്ുരന്തത്തത്ത വളത്തര ന്നോയി തകകോരയം
ത്ത ചയ്യണ്ടതുണ്ട് .) We can't stop disasters,( മുക്ക് ദ്ുരന്തങ്ങൾ തെയോൻ കഴിയില്ല,) but we
can reduce their effects(പചക്ഷ അവയുത്തെ ഗ്പതയോഘോതങ്ങൾ കുറയ്ക്കോൻ
കഴിയും) Then we can be safe .. (അങ്ങത്ത മുക്ക്
സുരക്ഷിതരോകോം)
12.THE SERANG OF RANAGANJI-A
J CRONIN
This is the story of a kind man named Hasan
.Hasan was the Serang of the ship,Ranaganji.
The ship had many passengers .Many
passengers were very rich. The story opens
with a comment from a fashionable lady.The
lady teased (കളിയോക്കി )Hasan .
Then some passengers caught smallpox.
(വസൂരി).The ship's doctor didn't know what to
do.The captain asked Serang to help the doctor.
Even though it was not his job, Hasan agreed.He built a tent for the sick people.
He took care of them. More passengers became ill. Serang helped all those.
The doctor offered him money.Serang told that he did not need a lot of money. He
was happy with what he had.
After a while ഗ്കുറച്ച് കഴിഞ്ഞ് ), the sick people got better and the ship reached
Calcutta. .The fashionable lady again teased ( കളിയോക്കി ) Hasan. But the doctor
gave her a strong and proper reply. (ച ോക്ടർ അവർക്ക് കുറിക്ക്ത്തകോള്ളുന്ന മറുപെി
ത്തകോെുത്തു )
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13.THE WRECK OF THE TITANIC

This is a poem about a big ship called Titanic. The ship was
moving grand. Everyone on the ship was having fun. The
ship was very strong and beautiful.
The captain of the ship made everyone feel safe. But
suddenly, a big block of ice appeared. The ship hit the ice and
started to sink.(ഷിെ് iceberg ൽ ഇെിച്ച്
മുങ്ങോൻ തുെങ്ങി ) .The brave captain continued cool.He didn't
think about himself. He cared about the crew and
passengers.
The captain told the crew to be strong and brave. They
helped women and children go on lifeboats first. Even the
music band stayed and played music.
The captain and team were really brave ( തൈരയം ഉള്ളവർ )and caring. This poem
talks about their courage and sacrifice. It's written in a simple way, and the words
rhyme.

14. GOOSEBERRIES
This story is about two brothers, Ivan and Nikolai. They had different dreams in
their lives. Ivan liked the city,but Nikolai wanted a peaceful country life with
gooseberries. (ഇവോ ് രര ജീവിതം ആയിരുന്നു തോല്ര പ യം,പചക്ഷ ിചക്കോളോക്ക് തോല് ര
പ യം
ത്ത ല്ലിക്കോചത്തോട്ടമുള്ള േോന്തമോയ ഗ്രോമോന്തരീക്ഷം ആയിരുന്നു )
Nikolai worked hard to save money and buy an estate in the
countryside. He wanted to grow gooseberries and live happily.
Ivan didn't agree with his brother's plan. He thought it wasn't
a good way to live.
One day, Ivan visited Nikolai's place. He saw that Nikolai had
achieved his dream. He had a big estate and was very happy.
He ate the gooseberries he grew, even though they were sour.
( വർെ് ) He was happy because he achieved his dream.
The story tells us that if we work hard for our dreams, we can make them come
true.
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15. TO SLEEP –WILLIAM WORDSWORTH

This poem is a sonnet by a famous poet, William Wordsworth.
The poet is not able to sleep. To get sleep ,he thinks of sheep,
rain sounds, and rivers. These things usually make people
sleepy, but they don't work for him.
In the morning, he hears birds singing. Still he can't sleep. He
asks sleep to come and help him rest. He calls sleep a good
thing that brings nice thoughts and good health.
16.GOING OUF FOR A WALK
In the essay "Going Out for a Walk," the writer Max
Beerbohm talks about how he didn't like going for walks.
Sometimes, his friends would ask him to go for a walk, but he
didn't enjoy it. Many people think walking is a good thing, but
Max disagreed. He said that when you walk, your brain
doesn't think a lot.
Max says that some people went for walks without any real
reason.. He didn't like that kind of walking.
Even though Max didn't like going for walks, he understood
that some exercises are good.
In the end, Max didn't agree with everyone who thought walking
was really great exercise. He liked using his brain and imagination, and he believed
exercise should have a purpose.

17.CYBERSPACE
"Cyberspace"is the internet world. In cyberspace(internet
world)we have a lot of freedom.In the past only experts
used it.Now all use it.Kids, teenagers, and grown-ups use it.
But kids should not misuse it.
Cyberspace is like different lands with buildings. Some are
free, and some are paid. Some websites are good for kids,
and some are not.
People should be good online citizens. We should control
ourselves. In the internet world there are three parts:
talking privately, getting information and fun, and group
communication. Everyone has freedom here.
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Cyberspace/Internet is not perfect,but we have to use it well. If we use it well, it's a

great place.
18.IS SOCIETY DEAD?

"Is Society Dead?" is an essay by Andrew Michael Sullivan. He

talks about I-pod generation here. He saw people in New York
using I-pods .The were not talking to each other.

The author walked in the city .He saw everyone with white wires
in their ears. They always listen to music on their ipod.They
were not talking.
In the past we used to listen to music together. They talked a lot
. But now, music is personal .We do not hear the music of
nature.
The author forgot to take his i-pod once.Then he heard the sounds again. He
enjoyed the world around him..

19.CONCEPTUAL FRUIT
"Conceptual Fruit" is a sad story about a father who wants to make his differently
abled daughter, Greta, happy using technology and the internet.
(ത്തെക്ച ോളജി) .Greta's dad wants her to enjoy a special website
.There she can make her own house. But
Greta's mom and brother are not interested.
Her dad creates a street and a house on the
internet.
Greta wants bowls with peaches in them. She clicks on the
word ‘peaches.Words appear.She is not happy.She wants
real peaches, not just words. Her dad makes more rooms.
But Greta doesn't like it. She understands it's not a real house.
Greta gets tired of the computer world .She goes to help her mom. Father wants
her to have a happy future.
Thank you for being with us…..
Sindhu P. HSST English, GGHSS Feroke
Rexi Thomas Vadakkel . HSST English ,AJJM HSS Chathankottunada .
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