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प्रश्न
Describe the fluttery cascade of things tumbling from the bag.
उत्तर
The side of the bag flew open and everything within was extravagantly ejected over an area about the size of a tennis court. The carefully stored documents came raining down in a fluttery cascade. Coins bounced to a variety of noisy oblivions. Lidless tobacco tin rolled crazily across the concourse disgorging its content as it went.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is your favourite sport? Do you play any sport?
How sharp is your memory?
Take this five-minute memory test. The teacher will read out a series of 30 words, one by one. Some of them will be repeated. Whenever you hear a word for the first time, write ‘N’ (for New) in the corresponding box, and when you hear a repeated word write ‘R’. After completing this task, check your results. Compare it with your friends and see where you stand.
| 1 | N | 11 | 21 | ||
| 2 | 12 | 22 | |||
| 3 | 13 | 23 | |||
| 4 | 14 | 24 | |||
| 5 | 15 | 25 | |||
| 6 | 16 | 26 | |||
| 7 | 17 | 27 | |||
| 8 | 18 | 28 | |||
| 9 | 19 | 29 | |||
| 10 | 20 | 30 |
Have you ever lost or misplaced anything of value due to forgetfulness?
At times, instances of forgetfulness may land us in a tight spot or in a difficult situation. Therefore, we need to find ways to remember what we have to do or carry with us. One suchway is to make a mental checklist that we can verify before starting any activity.
Now discuss with your partner and think of some practical ideas to overcome forgetfulness, in your day-to-day activities.
| e.g. setting an alarm | |
Discuss and share your views with the class on the following.
Is forgetfulness a result of carelessness or preoccupation?
What are the articles the writer forgets most often?
What kind of absent-mindedness is regarded as a virtue by Lynd?
Will you sympathize or ridicule someone who is intensely forgetful? Write an essay justifying your point of view.
Many of us have unused, old but valuable items at home. If we wish to get rid of them, we can sell them at an auction. Items like paintings, jewels, household articles, vehicles, even houses can be auctioned.
The flowchart below will help you understand how an auction is conducted.
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How does the Narrator show the presence of mind in the sudden turn of events?
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Discuss this aspect with your partner and share your views on how students can give back to society.
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What are the hindrances graduates face in their task of serving the society?
How does the speaker highlight the importance of giving back to the society?
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How did Bryson free himself from the crash position?
What was Bryson’s worst accident on a plane?
What did Bryson wish to avoid in his life?
How would staying away from liquid mischief benefit Bryson?
How would staying away from liquid mischief benefit Bryson?
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