Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Around the World in Eighty Days chapter 13 and 14

EXTRA QUESTIONS
Why would the inhabitants of Saville Row be surprised?
if they had been told that Phileas Fogg had returned home

 Why was it not necessary for Fogg to meet his banker friends?
 because they already had his cheque in their hands

 For what did Phileas Fogg apologise to Aouda?
for bringing her to England

 What does Aouda agree to?
to marry Phileas Fogg

answers to the questions on page 47 of the book.

a. they spend quite time in the house
b. because his friends didn’t expect him anymore and he had lost the wager
c. because he had brought her to another country as he would be rich but he has lost the
wager and has nothing left with him
d. personal response

Around the World in Eighty Days chapter 12

Who was Mr. Mudge?
Owner of the sledge

 Name the places where the train traversed.
Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey

 How did Captain Speedy react?
He howled and growled in his cabin

 What did the engineer announce on the 18th of December?
That they would run out of coal by the end of the day

 Where did the party disembark? Where was it supposed to?
At Queenstown instead of Liverpool

answers to the questions on page 38 of the book

a. Passpeartout was angry with Fix and Auoda kept weeping as she was very upset.
b. because Fix had arrested him by mistake
c. because the express train had left thirty five minutes before
d. because he was behind-hand five minutes

W S--The Walrus and the Carpenter

1. The quantity of leaves in my yard made me realize I would be cleaning the yard
all afternoon.
2. What a grand idea to have a picnic by the lake today; the weather is so perfect!
3. The girl felt a bitter sorrow when her pet dog passed away.
4. The Italian restaurant was conveniently located down the street from my house.
5. The young athlete admired the varsity players and all their skills.
6. She sympathized with her best friend’s heartache and frustration when she lost
her job.
7. The boy was scarcely surprised when the game was cancelled; it had been
raining all morning.

II. Choose the correct option:
1. What did the Walrus do with the Oysters?
a. Trotted home with them.
b. Lent them his pocket -handkerchief.
c. Wept for them, and then ate them.
d. Told them to hurry along.

2. Which of the following instances from the poem are most unlikely to happen?
a. The sulking moon
b. Oysters wearing shoes
c. The walrus and the carpenter walking on the beach
d. All of the above

3. Identify the figure of speech in the following line.
‘With sobs and tears he sorted out’
a. Antithesis
b. Tautology
c. Simile
d. Inversion
Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow.
1. The sea was wet as wet could be,
The sands were dry as dry.
You could not see a cloud, because
No cloud was in the sky:
a. When and where is this story taking place?
The story is taking place in the “middle of the night” at the beach.
b. Who could they not see any cloud?
They could not see any cloud because it was night and there was no cloud in the
sky.
c. Name and explain the figure of speech in the following line:
The sea was wet as wet could be,
Repetition: The word ‘wet’ is repeated for poetic effect.
2. ‘A loaf of bread,’ the Walrus said,
‘Is what we chiefly need:
Pepper and vinegar besides
Are very good indeed –
Now if you’re ready Oysters dear,
We can begin to feed.’
a. What are the things that the Walrus needed?
The Walrus said that they needed a loaf of bread, pepper and vinegar.
b. What happens to the Oysters at the end?
At the end all the oysters are eaten up by the walrus and the carpenter.
c. What is the rhyme scheme of the above stanza? Give the rhyming words.
The rhyme scheme is abcbdb.
Rhyming words are need – indeed – feed.
IV. Answer the following questions:
1. Why is the moon found to be sulking?
The poem begins in the middle of the night with the Sun trying to lighten up the
darkness. The Moon is upset by this. This is her night time and she finds the Sun
very rude for hanging around.
2. What does the Walrus talk of to the Oysters?
The walrus talks to the oysters about shoes and ships and sealing-wax, of
cabbages and kings and about why the sea is boiling hot and whether pigs have
wings.
Answer briefly:
1. Where does the story “The Walrus and the Carpenter” take place? Describe the
place in your own words.
The poem ‘The Walrus and the Carpenter’ is takes place on a beach. It is that time
of the night when the sun is just about to set and the moon is just rising. Thus we
can see the moon getting annoyed over the lingering of the sun.
2. Identify four characters in the poem and give an adjective that describes each.
Justify your adjectives with textual evidence.
 the walrus - sneaky, tricky, manipulative
 the carpenter - follower, bystander
 eldest oyster - smart, wise
 the young oysters - gullible, innocent, naive

WS -Laura

Across
4. show that one feels superior: condescend
6. showing no regret for one's wrongdoings: unrepentant
7. justification for an action: warrant
Down
1. the state of being mentally ill: insanity
2. officially allowing someone to do a particular thing: permission
3. deprivation of a close relation or friend through their death: bereavement
5. attempt to avoid notice or attention: furtively
II. Choose the correct option.
1. When was Laura going to die?
a. Saturday
b. Tuesday
c. Friday
d. Monday
Which animal did Laura wish to be reincarnated as?
a. Otter
b. Hen
c. Fowl
d. Seal
3. According to Laura, the life of an otter would be enjoyable because __________.
a. She could eat salmon all year around
b. She wouldn’t have to sit at one place always
c. She does not like being a human
d. None of the above
III. Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow:
1. “If you don’t mind my saying so,” observed Laura, “Egbert is a circumstance that
would warrant any amount of that sort of thing. You’re married to him—that’s
different; you’ve sworn to love, honour, and endure him: I haven’t.”
a. Who is Egbert?
Egbert is Amanda’s husband.
b. What does Laura mean by ‘that sort of thing’?
Laura talks about herself been petty, mean and vindictive towards Egbert.
c. Pick out the word which means ‘to suffer patiently’.
endure
2. “Four of my speckled Sussex have been killed,” he exclaimed; “the very four that
were to go to the show on Friday. One of them was dragged away and eaten
right in the middle of that new carnation bed that I’ve been to such trouble and
expense over.”
a. Who said the above lines and to whom?
Egbert said the above lines to Amanda and her uncle – in – law, Sir Lulworth
Quayne.
b. Who was behind the destruction caused in Egbert’s garden?
An otter was behind the destruction caused in Egbert’s garden.
c. Pick out the word which means ‘spotted’.
speckled
IV. Answer briefly:
1. How did Laura revenge on Egbert after he made a fuss over the collie puppies?
Laura revenged on Egbert by turning the entire family of speckled Sussex into
Egbert’s seedling shed.
Describe what happened in Egbert’s garden after Laura’s death.
Four of Egbert’s speckled Sussex, who was to go to a show on that Friday, had
been killed. One of them was dragged away and eaten right in the middle of
that new and expensive carnation bed. There were marks of webbed feet all
over the place. These marks led down to the stream at the bottom of the garden.
This was evidence enough that an otter was the culprit.

ENG W S--Desalination

1. The Ganges originates in the glaciers of the Himalayas.
2. They were speaking in a hushed tone.
3. It is in your best interest to maintain a good personal hygiene.
4. I felt strangely subdued as I drove home.
5. The donation from the billionaire was a boon for the homeless charity.
6. I can't afford to eat in such an expensive restaurant.
7. Frequent laughter helps control pain, lower blood pressure, and relieves stress.

II. Choose the correct option.
1. What did his mother reprimand Parv about?
a. Watching the rain.
b. Getting wet in the rain.
c. Leaving the bathroom tap open.
d. Messing up his bedroom.

2. Desalination is a very __________ process.
a. expensive
b. cheap
c. feasible
d. long

3. A major portion on our planet is ________________.
a. freshwater
b. saltwater
c. glaciers
d. salt

III. Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow:
1. “Different research institutions are continually looking for new methods and
better solutions to overcome the obstacles that exist in the large scale use of
the process. It will indeed be a boon for countries that are facing severe
drought.”
a. What will be a boon for countries that are facing severe drought?
The process of desalination will be a boon for countries that are facing severe
droughts.

a. What will be a boon for countries that are facing severe drought?
The process of desalination will be a boon for countries that are facing severe
droughts.
subdued tone expensive glaciers
frequent hygiene boon

b. Why are different research institutions continually looking for new methods and
better solutions for desalination?
Different research institutions are continually looking for new methods and better
solutions for desalination to help the regions which are most affected by water
scarcity.
c. Identify he word which means ‘a thing that prevents progress’.
obstacle

2. “Tell me, why can’t we use the water from the sea? There is so much water!” he
enquired.
“We can, but it is an expensive process,” answered his brother.
“I know. We have to remove the salt to make it fit for drinking.”
“The process is called desalination,” replied his brother.
a. What is desalination?
The process of removing salt from sea water to make it fit for day to day use is
called desalination.
b. What did Parv’s father ask him to do after breakfast?
Parv’s father asked him to read an article on desalination in the magazine.
c. Pick out the word which means ‘requires a lot of money’.
expensive

IV. Answer the following questions:
1. Why do we face acute shortage of water?
A major portion of water on the planet is saltwater, unfit for use by the human,
plant and animal population. Only a sliver of that portion is fit for drinking. Most
of that too exists in the form of glaciers. Hence we face an acute shortage of
water.
2. What are the two methods of desalination?
Reverse osmosis is currently the most common type of method used and
multistage flash distillation produces the maximum amount of desalinated
water.
3. How is the salt content in water determined?
The level of salt is measured in parts per million (ppm). Water that contains salt
levels less than 1,000 ppm is generally considered fresh water, and is safe to
drink and use for household and agricultural purposes.

V. Answer briefly:
1. The technology is expected to spread increasingly to other countries. Explain.
As human population continues to explode, the scarcity of fresh water resources
in many arid regions of the world and the consequent need for additional water
supplies will be increasingly important in the future. Today, desalination is a
process primarily undertaken by developed countries with enough resources.
Different research institutions are continually looking for new methods and better
solutions to overcome the obstacles that exist in the large scale use of the
process. It will indeed be a boon for countries that are facing severe drought.

ENGLISH WS --Twelfth Night

1. give a different appearance in order to conceal one's identity: disguise

2. the unauthorized use or reproduction of another's work: piracy

3. a pleasant, sweet smell: fragrance

4. too small or unimportant to be worth consideration: insignificant

5. improved or enhanced the quality or value of: enriched

6. casual conversation about other people, typically involving details which are not

confirmed as true: gossip

7. having or showing high moral standards: virtuous

8. a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain: corrupt

Last word: William Shakespeare

II. Choose the correct option.

1. Twelfth Night is an example of what type of play?

a. Historical

b. Romantic

c. Tragedy

d. Comedy

2. Why is Olivia in mourning in Twelfth Night?

a. She lost her husband.

b. She no longer has friends.

c. Her sister died.

d. Her brother died.

3. Twelfth Night takes place in ________________.
a. Illyria
b. England
c. Bermuda
d. Atlantis
4. Viola comes to work for Duke Orsino because _________________________.
a. she wanted to meet and marry a rich man
b. she was hiding from her brother
c. she was all alone and had to support herself
d. she was terminated from her last job for dressing like a man

5. The first conflict in the play is over _________________________.
a. Malvolio’s egotistical behaviour
b. Viola’s feelings for Sir Toby
c. Olivia’s sorrow over her brother
d. Duke Orsino’s pining away for Olivia

III. Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow:
1. “A virtuous young woman, the daughter of a count who died about twelve months
ago, leaving her in the protection of her brother. Then, shortly afterwards, he also
died and they say that for his dear love she has decided to shun the company and
the sight of men.”

a. Who said the above lines and to whom?
The captain of the ship said the above lines to Viola.

b. Who is the speaker referring to?
The speaker is referring to countess Olivia in the above lines.

c. Although we do not meet Olivia in this scene we hear about her. What vow has she
made?
Olivia has vowed to not show her face for the next seven years. She’ll move around
in a veil like a nun, and once a day she’ll weep in her room.

2. “If music be the food of love play on... Give me too much of it, so I’ll get sick of it
and stop loving. Play that part again! It sounded sad. Oh, it sounded like a sweet
breeze blowing gently over a bank of violets, taking their fragrance with it.”

a. Who said the above lines and to whom?
Orsino, the Duke of Illyria said the above words to his assistants/ courtiers.
b. With whom is the Duke in love?
The Duke is in love with the countess Olivia.
c. Pick out the word which means ‘a sweet smell’.
fragrance

IV. Answer briefly:
1. What do we know about Olivia from the information given in the play?
Olivia is the countess of Illyria. After the death of her brother Countess Olivia has
declared that she will be in mourning for seven years, she wears a veil over her face
to demonstrate this. She is reluctant to see anyone, especially Orsino who is trying
desperately to make her fall in love with him.

2. Choose one character from the play. Explain how this character progressed through
the play and what changes occurred to alter the character’s beliefs, values, or
goals in life.

V. Write the name of the character who says each of the lines below, which are quoted
from the play.
1. “That’s enough. Stop. It doesn’t sound as sweet as it did before.” Orsino
2. “So what am I doing in Illyria when my brother’s in heaven?” Viola
3. “And I saw him negotiate the waves, for as far as I could see, like Arion riding to
safety on a dolphin’s back.” Captain
4. “How will she love when Cupid’s rich golden arrow has killed all the other emotions in
her?” Orsino
5. “Olivia will not show her face for the next seven years, not even to the sky.”
Valentine
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Time - Table : SA2 Cycle Test 4(2015-16)