Name : __________________

1- "I am Girija, a member of Self Help Group in Kansheepuram, India. I would like to
share the changes that I have experienced in my life after having joined the SHG.
This organization is dedicated to the development of disadvantaged families to
address the challenges of poverty and build self-reliance through sustained income
generating programmes.
2- I used to be a very shy person who never talked to strangers. However, I started
to think of the days when my kids would grow and ask for more to cover the
expenses of their education. Reclusive as I used to be, I could offer nothing to
secure their future, not even advice, support, an example to follow or a model to
copy from. I had to bring a sense to my life.
3- Ever since I joined the SHG, I have realised that I have sixteen sisters. Thanks to
the regular meetings, I have learnt to share and discuss my problems, and even
get advice from the older ones. I have also become confident in interacting with
outsiders. As I regularly have to go to the bank and take care of financial
transactions.
4- The gender sensitization given by the SHG has given me faith and confidence in my
own abilities; I have even become aware of my rights as an Indian citizen. I have
realised that I too can become a successful person if I improve my existing skills,
and develop new ones, then pass them to my children. The training was also a great
eye-opener; women have been-and still are- discriminated against in society.
Instead of complaining over it, we learnt to tackle it as a "group" and try to make a
difference. The sky was the limit for us."
Task 1: Pick out details from paragraph 1 to complete the following statement.

The SHG’s key mission is to ensure the development of disadvantaged families by helping
them to:

1. .....................................................................................................................................................and

2. ...........................................................................................................................................................

Task 2: Complete the following short summary with words from paragraph 2 and 3:
Attending the SHG meetings changed Girija from a ......................and reclusive woman
who could provide her children with neither advice nor emotional.............................., to
someone who confidently ...........................her problems with others and doesn’t
fear........................with outsiders.

Task3: The following statements are False. Correct them with reference to the text:

a- Girija’s role in the Self Help Group was limited to attending the meetings.(par3)
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b- Before joining the Self Help Group Girija was an unskilled woman.(par4)

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c- The fight against gender discrimination was Girija’s individual effort.(par4)

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Task 4: Find in the text words that mean :

Devoted (par1) - ____________________________

Protesting (par4) - ___________________________

Task 5: Circle the correct function of the underlined expression:

 I used to be a very shy person ( par2) expresses: - Intention

- Habit in the past

-Hope and desire

Task 6: What do the underlined words in the text refer to:

a- ones ( par3) refers to :............................................

b- them (par4) refers to :...........................................

Task 7 : Fill in the blanks with the missing words from the box. There is an
extra word. (3marks)

poor —kind— donations — philanthropy—developed —organizations —

several

Donation is a great way to help the people or a country in financial distress.

Donation can be provided in cash or in-1………………., whatever is feasible to the
donor. There are charities and trusts that are responsible for collecting donation.
There are 2………………. charities in various areas like education, arts, athletics,
research, refugees etc. which receive donations from number of 3……………………,
huge business enterprises and social supporters all over the world. The charities
then distribute the 4………………… to all the needy and poor either in form of money
or in form of goods. Most of the countries below the poverty line accept donations
from all over the world. Donations are not just needed by very
5…………………..countries but are also used for benefit of citizens within the
developing and 6………………….nations.
Task 8: Put the bracketed words/verbs in the correct tense/form.

UNICEF is on the ground in over 150 countries and territories to help

children survive and thrive, from early (child) 1…………………… through adolescence.
The world’s (large) 2……………….. provider of vaccines for developing countries.
UNICEF (support) 3………………. child health and nutrition, good water and
sanitation, quality basic (educate) 4………………… for all boys and girls, and the
protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded
(entire) 5………………… by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses,
(found) 6………………….……. and governments.

Writing :

1- Reinsert the sentences below to get a coherent conversation. Be careful

there is an extra item.

John: These days youngsters don’t listen to their parents. They are out of control.

Kim: ………………………………………………………………………………………

John: My teenage son is totally irresponsible.

Kim: Cool down. He will learn.

John: …………………………………………………………………………………….

Kim: It is elders’ duty to make children realize their responsibilities.

John: Do you think I’m not doing that?

Kim: But as far as I know you’re not doing it in a right way.

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John: OK tell me what the right way is.

Kim: …………………………………………………...............Just guide them, and let them learn from

life. Their own observation and experience will teach them better.

The missing sentences:

a) He is now 16 years old. He must understand his responsibility.

b) Parents should be often cool with their children and support them.
c) Help children differentiate between good and bad.
d) You are looking very angry. What happened?
e) Mostly parents insist their children should live according to their wishes and
guidance. It is wrong.

2-
Your pen friend Bill is a 17-year-old student. He wrote to you a letter in
which he complains about his authoritarian and strict parents. His father’s
treatment and attitude made him feel depressed because he exerts too much
 pressure on him and doesn’t value any of his accomplishments. Besides he
treats him like a child, doesn’t allow him to go out with his friends or invite
them at home and refuses to give him pocket money.
Write a letter to Bill to reassure and comfort him by giving him a piece of
advice and helping him to find a solution.

Dear Bill,

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