NCERT Class 7 English Chapter 3 Dreams and Discoveries

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Dreams and Discoveries

Chapter: 3

ANIMALS, BIRDS, AND DR. DOLITTLE

LET US DISCUSS

I. Complete the cause-and-effect table given below.

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II. Do you think Anand was able to keep his promise regarding the time machine? If yes, why? If no, why not?

Ans: No, Anand was not able to keep his promise regarding the time machine.

Reason: Although he promised Ma that he wouldn’t do anything with the time machine while the parents were away, the promise was made half-heartedly and he felt offended that they didn’t trust his invention.

A. Arrange the Events in the Correct Order of Occurrence:

1. The door swings open, and they see Boppa, standing there with an evil grin.

2. Boppa is nowhere to be found, but his green scarf is lying near the time machine.

3. Mrs. Sharma, her husband, and Dr. Mohan unlock the door and enter the house to help the children.

4. Anita wakes Anand up, informing him that someone is trying to get into the house.

5. Anand misleads Boppa into entering his room instead of his father’s room.

Ans: (i) Anita wakes Anand up, informing him that someone is trying to get into the house.

(ii) The door swings open, and they see Boppa, standing there with an evil grin.

(iii) Anand misleads Boppa into entering his room instead of his father’s room.

(iv) Mrs. Sharma, her husband, and Dr. Mohan unlock the door and enter the house to help the children.

(v) Boppa is nowhere to be found, but his green scarf is lying near the time machine.

I. Read the extract and answer the following questions:

1. “Before beginning this story, let me put you in the picture. I am Anita, fourteen years old. My brother Anand, one year younger than me, caused all that hoo-ha with his burglar alarm. The trouble with him is that he thinks he is a scientist. He loves tinkering with all sorts of electrical gadgets, tools, dynamos, planks of wood, and things like that. And he keeps creating ‘Inventions’ that never work out as they are supposed to.”

(i) Complete the following sentence suitably by choosing the correct option from those given in the brackets.

When Anita says, “…let me put you in the picture”, she wants to _________ (introduce/summarise) the situation for the benefit of the readers.

Ans: Introduce.

(ii) Anand loves ‘tinkering’ with all sorts of electrical gadgets. This means that he enjoys _________ gadgets.

(a) Dismantling and creating.

(b) Labelling or naming.

(c) Repairing or improving.

(d) Collecting and displaying.

Ans: (c) Repairing or improving.

(iii) Which of the following options most suitably describes Anand’s personality?

(a) Methodical and cautious.

(b) Creative and experimental.

(c) Energetic and hasty.

(d) Shy and reserved.

Ans: (b) Creative and experimental.

(iv) Based on the extract, compare what Anita thinks of her brother Anand with what he thinks of himself.

Ans: Anita sees Anand as a well-meaning but overly ambitious boy whose inventions often create problems. She finds his actions amusing but also frustrating.

Anand, on the other hand, believes he is a budding scientist. He is passionate about inventing things and is confident in his own creative abilities, even if they don’t always succeed.

2. “I was about to direct him upstairs, when Anand said quickly, ‘The one next to this one.’

‘You silly goose!’ I said angrily as soon as the man had gone.

‘That’s your room. He’ll come back as mad as mad can be.’

‘At least it will give us some time to think of something,’ Anand said. ‘He’ll take a while to locate the light switch. Let’s shout.’ All of a sudden there was a crash followed by a loud scream. More strange noises emerged from the next room—a few muffled thumps, an eerie whine, and a low, humming sound.”

(i) Complete the sentence with a suitable reason:

Anita was angry with Anand because __________.

Ans: Anita was angry with Anand because he deliberately sent Boppa into his own room, which she thought was a foolish and dangerous move.

(ii) Which action of Anand shows his presence of mind?

Ans: Anand quickly misled Boppa into entering his own room instead of their father’s, knowing it would buy them time while Boppa struggled to find the light switch. This quick thinking reflects Anand’s presence of mind in a tense situation.

(iii) What might be the cause of the strange noises emerging from the next room?

(a) The intruder moving furniture around.

(b) Anand’s time machine getting activated.

(c) The intruder locating the light switch.

(d) Anand’s invention malfunctioning.

Ans: (b) Anand’s time machine getting activated.

(iv) Which of the following best describes the atmosphere in this extract?

(a) Relaxing.

(b) Peaceful.

(c) Tense.

(d) Sad.

(e) Suspenseful.

(f) Joyful.

(a) A, D and E.

(b) B and F.

(c) C and E.

(d) Only D.

Ans: (c) C and E.

II. Complete the table with the suitable traits of the characters based on evidence from the text. Choose the traits given in the box below. An example has been done for you.

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III. Answer the following questions.

1. What prompted Anand to create the burglar alarm?

Ans: Inspired by the thefts happening in the colony, Anand created the burglar alarm to protect the house.

2. How did Anand’s father become the target of the burglar alarm?

Ans: Anand activated the alarm by opening the door slowly. One day as Papa opened the door slowly and came inside, the alarm rang and the bag of water fell down, causing him to get wet.

3. How did Anand’s parents and sister react to his ideas?

Ans: Anita was impressed by Anand’s imagination but she was also cautious about his actions. Papa often got angry and mother was worried, but everyone understood his talent.

4. How did Anand behave when he was on his ‘inventing binges’?

Ans: When Anand was engaged in his research, he used to work day and night, forgetting to eat and drink and was completely immersed in his experiment.

5. Why did Mr. Sharma not believe Anand when he spoke about his time machine?

Ans: Sharma uncle found it unbelievable that a child could make a time machine. He thought that it was just a fantasy, so he did not believe Anand.

6. Give an ending to this story, explaining what might have happened to Boppa.

Ans: After some time one day, an old man was seen outside the colony in strange old clothes, who had lost his way and was talking strange things. When he was taken to the police station, it was found that he was the same thief—Boppa—who had gone back in time and had now returned from another era. Everyone was stunned to see this. Papa also believed in Anand’s time machine and allowed Anand to experiment with more caution next time.

I. Read the highlighted word in the following sentence. 

It’s quite simple. The moment the door opens, this alarm is tripped off and makes a clanging sound. 

Such sounds words are called onomatopoeic words.

1. Read the sound words used in the story in Column 1. Complete Column 2 by matching expressions from the box given below. An example has been done for you.

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II. Read the highlighted phrase in the following sentence from the text. 

Well, that was the end of peace and quiet in the house. 

The highlighted phrase displays a combination of two words generally used together in a fixed order. Such phrases are called binomials.

1. Match the words in Column 1 with the correct pairs in Column 2 to make binomials.

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2. Complete the following sentences with suitable binomials from 1.

(i) This project will be a ______________ moment for our team’s success.

Ans: Make or Break.

(ii) After a long journey, we were relieved to arrive home ______________.

Ans: Safe and Sound.

(iii) Every friendship works well when there is a balance of ______________.

Ans: Give and Take.

(iv) She organised all the ______________ in the cupboard, to make space for new clothes.

Ans: Odds and Ends.

(v) Before making a decision, it is important to weigh the ______________ carefully.

Ans: Pros and Cons.

(vi) This is our final chance to perform on stage, it is ______________.

Ans: Now or Never.

3. Complete the paragraph by using the phrasal verbs given in the box below.

It had been raining and we (i) ___________ time to set up for the function, so we quickly (ii) ___________ some decorations using whatever materials we had. We accidentally (iii) ___________ the fire alarm because of the smoke from the bonfire. Thankfully, the rain (iv) ___________ just as the guests were arriving, and despite all the chaos, the function (v) ___________ to be a huge success.

Ans: It had been raining and we (i) ran out of time to set up for the function, so we quickly (ii) rigged up some decorations using whatever materials we had. We accidentally (iii) tripped off the fire alarm because of the smoke from the bonfire. Thankfully, the rain (iv) let up just as the guests were arriving, and despite all the chaos, the function (v) turned out to be a huge success.

III. Read the highlighted expressions in the following sentence from the text. 

And this is not the first time he’s got on Papa’s nerves or frightened someone half to death in the house.

The highlighted expressions are called idioms.

Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with suitable idioms from the text given in the box below.

1. Shekhar knew he would _____________ for breaking his mother’s favourite flower vase.

Ans: Get a shelling.

2. We __________ trying to help the injured dog and get it to the vet as quickly as possible.

Ans: Fell over ourselves.

3. Faizy distracted Kanchan, ____________ for us to get inside the room to prepare the birthday surprise.

Ans: Leaving the coast clear.

4. The constant power fluctuations during meetings can ____________.

Ans: Get on our nerves.

5. When I am alone at home, any unexpected loud noise in the night can ____________. 

Ans: Frighten me half to death.

IV. Read the highlighted words in the given sentence.

It was indeed the fellow who had recently begun sweeping out the compounds in our row of houses. 

Here we refer to two completed actions─the recent past (new action) and the later past (old action).

1. Underline the verbs in simple past and past perfect tense for the following sentences from the text. 

(i) Ma had rushed in to see what the racket was all about and found Papa standing there, sopping wet and scowling. 

Ans: Past perfect: had rushed.

Simple past: found.

(ii) Anand had vanished by this time and reappeared only after dinner when Papa had cooled down.

Ans: Past perfect: had vanished, had cooled down.

Simple past: reappeared.

2. Fill in the blanks with the simple past or past perfect form of the verbs given in brackets. 

(i) After Rohan A. __________ (finish) his homework, he B. __________ (decide) to go for a walk. He C. __________ (leave) the house and D. __________ (realise) he E. __________ (forget) his keys inside. 

Ans: After Rohan had finished his homework, he decided to go for a walk. He left the house and realised he had forgotten his keys inside.

(ii) By the time we A. __________ (reach) the station, the train B. __________ (already/leave). We C. __________ (wait) for the next one to arrive. 

Ans: By the time we reached the station, the train had already left. We waited for the next one to arrive.

3. Combine the pairs of sentences using the time expressions in the boxes given below and rewrite them using the past perfect tenses. An example has been done for you. 

Example: Rohan had packed his suitcase before he left for the airport. 

Ans: (i) Rohan had packed his suitcase before he left for the airport.

(ii) Rohan had started work by the time he arrived in the morning.

(iii) They had set up the tents before the others brought food and medicine.

(iv) The students had become quiet when the teacher entered the class.

(v) The villagers had left the village before the flood submerged the entire area.

I. Read the following sentences from the text.

As usual, I had to be involved, though I’d have preferred to finish my novel. “We’re old enough to look after ourselves, Ma,” I said.

The word ‘though’ is pronounced to rhyme with the word ‘low’. The word ‘enough’ is pronounced to rhyme with the word ‘puff’.

In English there are many words ending with –ough, which are pronounced very differently. Listen to the teacher say these words aloud and notice how they are pronounced.

Now, work in pairs. Pronounce these words out loud and put them in the correct boxes given below.

Share more words that sound similar to the words in the table. 

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II. Read the story given below aloud. Check the correct pronunciation with the teacher. 

In spite of a nagging cough, the woman continued working in her farm, right through the rough weather. She filled up the trough with water for her cows and ploughed the fields to plant the seeds. She then plucked some raw mangoes from a low bough of a mango tree to make a spicy chutney. Though the day had been tough, she smiled peacefully as she had already prepared dough to make enough rotis for dinner.

Ans: Students do it Yourself.

III. Now try saying this tongue twister fast as many times as you can clearly. The boy with the tough dough on the rose bough fell in the trough and caught a cough.

Ans: Students do it Yourself.

I. Choose the correct words from the brackets to complete the summary of the poem given below.

The poet sends paper boats down a 1. __________ (stream/river) each day, writing his name and the name of his 2. __________ (school/ village) on them. He hopes that someone in a 3. __________ (strange/familiar) land will f ind them and know who he is. The poet fills his boats with 4. __________ (rose/shiuli) flowers from his garden, hoping they will be safely carried to another land at 5. __________ (night/morning). As he launches his boats, he imagines that the 6. __________ (clouds/birds) in the sky are like friends, racing with his boats. At night, he dreams that his paper boats continue to 7. __________ (swim/float) under the midnight stars, with the fairies of sleep sailing in them, their baskets full of 8. __________ (dreams/fruits).

Ans: The poet sends paper boats down a stream each day, writing his name and the name of his village on them. He hopes that someone in a strange land will find them and know who he is. The poet fills his boats with shiuli flowers from his garden, hoping they will be safely carried to another land at night. As he launches his boats, he imagines that the clouds in the sky are like friends, racing with his boats. At night, he dreams that his paper boats continue to float under the midnight stars, with the fairies of sleep sailing in them, their baskets full of dreams.

II. Choose the correct option for the following.

The theme of the poem is ____________. 

(i) Innocence.

(ii) Imagination.

(iii) Ignorance. 

(iv) Playfulness. 

(v) Travel.

(i) 1, 2 and 3

(ii) 3, 4 and 5

(iii) 1, 4 and 5

(iv) 1, 2 and 4

Ans: (iv) 1, 2 and 4

III. Identify whether the following statement is true or false.

The setting of the poem is a natural, outdoor environment.

Ans: True.

IV. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word given within the brackets.

The tone is ____________ (sad and serious/gentle and wishful) and the mood is ___________ (thoughtful/boring).

Ans: The tone is gentle and wishful and the mood is thoughtful.

V. Identify the examples of alliteration from the poem.

Ans: (i) “Paper boats”.

(ii) “Shiuli flower”.

VI. Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the poem.

1. The repetition of words ___________ and ___________ emphasises the passage of time.

And: Day and Night. 

2. The poet uses imagery like ___________ and ___________ to create a clear picture in the minds of the readers.

Ans: Clouds and boats.

VII. Match the descriptions in Column 1 with what they symbolise in Column 2.

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I. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.

1. When night comes I bury my face in my arms and dream that my paper boats float on and on under the midnight stars. The fairies of sleep are sailing in them, and the lading is their baskets full of dreams. 

(i) Select the option that is most likely to be the speaker as per the extract.

Ans: (a)

(ii) What can be inferred about the speaker’s feelings when night comes?

Ans: When night comes, the speaker feels peaceful and dreamy.

(iii) What kind of beings are the ‘fairies of sleep’ imagined as? Select the most appropriate option. 

(a) Mischievous.

(b) Gentle.

(c) Fearsome.

(d) Playful.

Ans: (b) Gentle.

(iv) Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option from those given in the brackets. 

The phrase ‘lading is their baskets full of dreams’ suggests that the speaker imagines the fairies of sleep carefully _____________ (carrying his dreams /collecting his wishes) in their baskets.

Ans: The phrase ‘lading is their baskets full of dreams’ suggests that the speaker imagines the fairies of sleep carefully carrying his dreams in their baskets. 

II. Answer the following questions. 

1. Why do you think the poet writes his personal details on the paper boats?

Ans: The poet writes names and village names on his paper boats because he wants that a person from an unknown country finds his boat and tries to know him. This shows the innocent desire of a child to connect with the world.

2. The poet talks about the imagination of a child. Support this view with examples from the poem.

Ans: The child’s imagination is clearly visible in the poem. For example, he thinks that white clouds have been sent by his celestial friend along with his boats. He also imagines that sleeping fairies are travelling in his boats carrying baskets full of dreams. All these views show the imagination of a child’s mind.

3. How does the poet bring together imagination and reality to make the poem more interesting?

Ans: The poet has made the poem interesting by combining reality and imagination.  Making boats and launching them into the water is a real act, but writing names on them, placing flowers, imagining clouds and fairies is all an imaginative aspect. By combining these two, the poet has created a world that touches the readers on both emotional and imaginative levels.

I. The poet has used phrases like ‘blooms of the dawn’ and ‘fairies of sleep’ in the poem. In the same way we can create phrases. Now, select words from Column 1 and Column 2 and combine them with ‘of’. Write as many phrases as possible in Column 3. An example has been done for you. 

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II. The poet uses words like ‘dawn’, ‘night’ and ‘midnight’ to show different parts of the day. The box given below has some more words. Write the words in the appropriate columns.

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III. Match the words from the text given in Column 1 with their opposites in Column 2.

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A diary entry is a personal document. It records an individual’s account of a day of her or his life expressing the thoughts, feelings and opinions in the individual’s mind. 

The guidelines to compose a diary entry include:

• Mentioning day, date and time of writing it.

• Beginning with a general sentence describing the day or feelings towards an event or experience.

• Giving details.

• Concluding with a final remark.

Now, write a diary entry expressing your joy experiencing a rainy day. You may begin as given below:

Ans: Friday, 15 July 20XX

6:30 p.m.

Dear Diary,

It was very humid today, and while returning from school, I wished it would rain-and it did! The cool raindrops were refreshing, and I enjoyed walking slowly, feeling them on my face. The smell of wet earth and the sight of kids playing in puddles made me smile.

Once home, I sipped hot tea by the window, watching the rain. It was peaceful and beautiful. Rainy days are truly special.

Goodbye for now!

Complete the table given below based on Shaana’s postcards. An example has been done for you. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher.

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I. Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 

1. Amma tells me that places like the Sundarbans are called wetlands. I never knew such a place existed, and that it was possible for trees called mangroves to grow in seawater! But Amma is sad about how much this place floods today. 

We also saw crocodiles and a lonely snake while boating. I hope they don’t follow us home. 

How is everyone? Are you missing me yet? 

(i) What feeling does Shaana most likely experience when she says, “I never knew such a place existed…”? 

(a) Pride.

(b) Hope.

(c) Relief.

(d) Wonder.

Ans: (d) Wonder.

(ii) Complete the following sentence with a suitable reason. Amma is sad about the frequent flooding in Sundarbans because ____________.

Ans: The floods are damaging the delicate wetland ecosystem and affecting the lives of people and animals living there.

(iii) Select the evidence from the text that reflects a feeling of the speaker’s slight nervousness.

Ans: “I hope they don’t follow us home.”

(iv) Select the option that applies to both the Assertion and the Reason. 

Assertion : The speaker is missing her friends. 

Reason : The speaker wishes to know the well-being of her friends. 

(a) Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

(b) Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason does not correctly explain the assertion.

(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.

(d) Both the assertion and the reason are false.

Ans: (a) Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

2. Amma and Appa are fast asleep, and I should be sleeping too, but I just love looking out of the window. I think we’re in the southwest part of the country, in Goa, and you won’t believe how nice the plateaus look. There are so many hills here, and beaches too. 

There are also a lot of tunnels that the train goes through. I used to be afraid of tunnels, but I’m not any more. Someday, I wish we could all go on a tour of the plateaus. 

(i) Complete the sentence with a suitable reason. The speaker chooses to stay awake because ______________.

Ans: She is mesmerized by the scenery outside the window and is enjoying the view of the plateaus, hills, and beaches.

(ii) What does the speaker mean by saying, ‘You won’t believe how nice the plateaus look’?

Ans: She means that the plateaus are much more beautiful and impressive than one might expect, and she is excited to share that surprising beauty with others.

(iii) What has been the change in the speaker’s attitude towards tunnels?

(a) From fear to comfort.

(b) From courage to confidence.

(c) From doubt to clarity.

(d From fascination to delight.

Ans: (a) From fear to comfort.

(iv) Fill in the blanks with the correct option from those given in the brackets.

The speaker’s wish to share the experience of touring the plateaus with others indicates her ___________ (ability to communicate/sense of connection) as well as the value she places on ___________ (shared experiences/updating information) with her peers.

Ans: The speaker’s wish to share the experience of touring the plateaus with others indicates her sense of connection as well as the value she places on shared experiences with her peers.

II. Answer the following questions.

1. Shaana mentions that she used to be afraid of tunnels. What could have been the most likely reason for her to be scared of tunnels? 

Ans: Shana was scared of tunnels because tunnels are dark, closed and long, which can lead to a feeling of suffocation or fear. It can be scary for children to suddenly go from light to darkness, which may have increased her fear.

2. Do you think Shaana’s Appa and Amma enjoyed themselves, just like children do? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Ans: Yes, Shana’s Appa and Amma enjoyed like children. This is evidenced when Shana saw Appa and Amma splashing water on each other and having fun like children on the beach in Puducherry.

3. Shaana mentions less snow in the glaciers and more flooding in the Sundarbans. Explain what these observations indicate.

Ans: These observations indicate climate change.  Less snow in the glaciers means that the snow is melting due to global warming. More floods in the Sundarbans can be caused by rising sea levels and sudden changes in weather. Both of these symbolize environmental imbalance.

4. Shaana’s visits to different parts of the country highlight the diversity of India’s geography. Support this statement with evidence from the text.

Ans: Shana travelled to different parts of India, such as – snowy mountains of Himachal Pradesh, dense forests of Arunachal Pradesh, mangrove wetlands of Sundarbans, deserts of Gujarat, fast currents of the Narmada river, plateaus and beaches of Goa. All these places reflect the geographical diversity of India.

5. How does Shaana use language to convey her excitement, curiosity, and sometimes her fears about the places she visits?

Ans: Shana expresses her feelings in simple and vivid language. When she talks about seeing the red panda, her eagerness is evident.  The experience of fear of crocodiles in Sundarban and the thrill of rafting in Narmada reflect her curiosity. There is naturalness and innocence in her language, which connects the reader with her emotions.

6. What might Shaana have learnt from her travels across India? How would it impact her understanding of the country?

Ans: Shana learnt about the cultural and geographical diversity of India from these travels. She got to experience different geographical features, climate and traditions. These experiences deepened her understanding of the country and she realised that India is a symbol of unity in diversity.

7. What could be the author’s purpose of presenting the text in the form of postcards?

Ans: The author has presented the text in the form of a postcard because it presents Shana’s travel experiences in a personal and interesting way. Postcards are an informal and intimate medium of communication, through which Shana’s experiences, enthusiasm and emotions can be presented in a lively and real manner.  This makes the reader feel as if they are travelling with Shana herself. The look of the postcards is attractive and simple even for children, which keeps the interest in the story alive.

I. Read the words from the text given in Column 1 and match them with suitable pictures in Column 2.

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II. Read the situations given in Column 1. Choose the associated words from the text given in the box below and write them in Column 2. An example has been done for you.

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III. The following word grid has six words related to ‘travel’ used in the lesson. Circle the words in the grid. You can search horizontally and vertically. The last letter of each word has been highlighted.

Ans: Boat, Travel, Train, River, Walk and Road.

IV. Read the following sentences from the text and underline the subject and the verb.

1. Amma and Appa are fast asleep.

(When the subject of a sentence has two or more nouns or pronouns that are connected by ‘and’, we use a plural verb).

Ans: Subject: Amma and Appa (plural).

Verb: are.

2. It’s hot, dry, and there is sand everywhere.

(In case the subject is ‘it’, the verb that follows is either ‘is’ or ‘was’ depending on the tense of the sentence).

Ans: Subject: It (singular) / sand (uncountable singular).

Verb: is.

3. There are so many hills here, and beaches too. (When we begin a sentence with ‘there’, the subject comes after the verb).

Ans: Subject: hills and beaches (plural, comes after the verb).

Verb: are.

V. Choose the correct option from the words given in the brackets.

1. A pair of sunglasses _________ (is/are) essential when travelling to sunny destinations. 

Ans: A pair of sunglasses is essential when travelling to sunny destinations.

2. Either the tour guide or the tourists _________ (has/have) to arrive first at the meeting point. 

Ans: Either the tour guide or the tourists have to arrive first at the meeting point.

3. The information on travel expenses _________ (is/are) useful for first time travellers. 

Ans: The information on travel expenses is useful for first time travellers.

4. Neither the flight crew nor the pilot _________ (was/were) aware of the delay. 

Ans: Neither the flight crew nor the pilot was aware of the delay.

5. The news about the heavy rains _________ (makes/make) many people reconsider their vacation plans. 

Ans: The news about the heavy rains makes many people reconsider their vacation plans.

6. A pair of binoculars _________ (is/are) useful for spotting wildlife on a safari. 

Ans: A pair of binoculars is useful for spotting wildlife on a safari.

7. The hill stations in India _________ (remains/remain) a popular travel destination during winter. 

Ans: The hill stations in India remain a popular travel destination during winter.

8. Keeping accounts _________ (is/are) important for spending money wisely during travel. 

Ans: Keeping accounts is important for spending money wisely during travel.

9. Either the ticket or the bus passes _________ (need/needs) to be used for travelling in the tourist bus. 

Ans: Either the ticket or the bus passes need to be used for travelling in the tourist bus.

10. Neither the passengers nor the taxi driver _________ (was/were) aware of the best route to the hotel.

Ans: Neither the passengers nor the taxi driver was aware of the best route to the hotel.

Read the questions listed below. Which of the two given options do you prefer? 

1. How do you like to travel? 

Ans: Train.

2. What kind of a trip do you like?

Ans: Family trip.

3. Where would you like to go?

Ans: Mountains.

4. What do you like to do on a trip?

Ans: Adventure activities.

5. When do you like to travel?

Ans: Winter. 

6. What kind of places would you like to visit?

Ans: Wildlife sanctuaries. 

7. How long a trip would you like?

Ans: Long.

Now, work in pairs and tell each other about your preferences with respect to the questions. You may use the phrases given below to speak about your choices. 

• I prefer… to… because… 

• I would rather… than… because… 

• I like… better than… as… 

• … is or are better than… because… 

• … appeal or appeals to me more than… as… 

• I am alright with both, but I prefer… because… 

• Given a choice, I would go for… over… as…

Ans: I prefer travelling by train because it’s more comfortable for a family trip and I enjoy looking out of the window during the journey. I like a family trip better than a school trip, as I get to spend quality time with my parents and siblings. Mountains appeal to me more than beaches, as I love the fresh air, scenic views, and peaceful atmosphere. I would rather go adventure activities because I enjoy the thrill and excitement they bring. Winter is best for travelling because the weather is pleasant and ideal for exploring places. And winter is my favourite season. Wildlife sanctuaries appeal to me more as I love animals and nature.

Imagine that you have to travel to your hometown to attend a family event. Write an application to the Principal of your school, requesting leave of absence. Remember to include the duration of the leave, the reason for the leave and mention how you will complete your school work. Use the format of the application and the verbal cues given below.

Ans: Dhemaji, 00 house number

Guwahati

Assam

11/02/25

The Principal

Dhemaji High School

Guwahati, Assam

Subject: Request for leave for 6  days.

Dear Sir/Madam

I am writing to request 6 days leave with effect from 13/02/25 to 19/02/25  in order to attend a family event in my hometown. I would like to assure you that I will complete all the school work that I will miss during my absence and catch up on lessons as soon as I return.

I would be grateful if you could grant me the leave.

Yours sincerely,
Niti Jha
Class: 8

Section: A, Roll No. 01.

I. Solve the crossword puzzle by identifying the States and Union Territories of India using the clues given.

Across:

2. Pangong Lake.

7. Thar Desert.

9. Serenity Beach.

11. Hampi.

12. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam.

14. Thangka Paintings.

15. Rann of Kutch.

16. Nalanda University.

Down:

1. Dampa Tiger Reserve.

3. Cellular Jail.

4. Double Decker Living Root Bridge.

5. Dudhsagar Falls.

6. Gangotri Glacier.

8. Chilika Lake.

10. Chota Nagpur Plateau.

13. Kurukshetra.

Ans: Across:

2. Ladakh (Pangong Lake).

7. Rajasthan (Thar Desert).

9. Puducherry (Serenity Beach).

11. Karnataka (Hampi).

12. Telangana (Nagarjuna Sagar Dam).

14. Sikkim (Thangka Paintings).

15. Gujarat (Rann of Kutch).

16. Bihar (Nalanda University).

Down:

1. Mizoram (Dampa Tiger Reserve).

3. Andaman (Cellular Jail).

4. Meghalaya (Double Decker Living Root Bridge).

5. Goa (Dudhsagar Falls).

6. Uttarakhand (Gangotri Glacier).

8. Odisha (Chilika Lake).

10. Jharkhand (Chota Nagpur Plateau).

13. Haryana (Kurukshetra).

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