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प्रश्न
Present these points in the form of a review, and give it a suitable title.
उत्तर
Rise and fall: Macbeth's Ambition
Macbeth is a tragic drama written by the great Shakespeare that still appeals to people after 500 years. It is inspired by real historical events in Scotland during the 9th Century. The main characters are Lord and Lady Macbeth, the three witches, Lord Macduff, Lord Banquo, King Duncan, and his son Malcolm. One of the best stage adaptations of this play had Ian McKellen and Judi Dench playing the roles of Lord and Lady Macbeth. It felt less like a drama and more like the story was taking place in front of us. All the actors seemed to be the people they were playing. The detailed costumes, elaborate sets, and immersive sound and visual effects added to their theatrical skills. The castles of Forres, Inverness, and Dunsinane Hill, as well as Bimam Wood, all felt like live locations. The theme of merciless ambition leading to one's eventual fall is something that we can all relate to. The play reaches its peak in the final battle where Macbeth meets his end at the hands of Macduff. The end is happy as the rightful heir to the throne Malcolm promises his people to be a good king.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Read the following passage carefully and complete the activities given below :
A.1) Complete the web :
Write the words from the passage on the web. 
We saw small bits of grass peeping through the small cracks in concrete pavement. It left us thinking: however impossible things may look, there is always an opening…………
We saw a tree bare of all leaves in the cold winter months. We thought its chapter was over. But three months passed, spring set in and the tree was back to its green majesty once again, full of leaves, flowers, birds, and life. What if we too had the conviction that, however difficult things are right now, it will not remain so forever. Remember, this too shall pass.
We saw an army of ants lugging a fly which was at least ten times the ant’s size. The ants organized themselves around the fly, lifted it on frail feelers and carried it to quite a distance. Their teamwork and perseverance were impressive. What if we too are consistent, organized, focused ……… Spider webs are delicate, yet very strong. A rainbow colors the entire sky. Oysters take in a grain of sand they open up with a pearl. Innumerable stars shine across the infinite sky. Clouds take new shapes with every passing moment. The wind makes trees dance with unhindered passion. Water, without a hint of ego, changes its form according to the dictates of the sun and the wind. When we see a caterpillar turn into a butterfly, a flower turns into a fruit, we experience the alchemy of nature ………. We touch it and become gold ourselves.
A.2) Finding meanings :
Write what you mean by :
(i) _______ there is always an opening.
(ii) _______ its chapter was over.
(iii) _______ the tree was back to its green majesty.
(iv) _______ this too shall pass.
A.3) Matching :
Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their synonyms in Column ‘B’:
| Column 'A' | Column'B" | ||
| (i) | conviction | (a) | strong feeling |
| (ii) | alchemy | (b) | delicate |
| (iii) | frail | (c) | mysterious/magical power |
| (iv) | passion | (d) | strong belief |
A.4) Language study :
Rewrite the sentence using the correct question tag given in the brackets :
(i) Water changes its form. (does it?, do it?, do they?, doesn’t it)
(ii) However impossible things may look, there is always an opening. (Rewrite using ‘but’)
A.5) Personal Response :
Nature is the best teacher. Explain.
Read aloud the account of how Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon sacrificed his life to defend our country.
There are many popular lines like:-
- ‘Life is a gameplay it well’.
- ‘Life is a journey- keep going ahead’.
Discuss and write down a few such metaphorical lines about ‘life’. You can make them up yourselves.
- ____________________________
- ____________________________
- ____________________________
- ____________________________
- ____________________________
Discuss how you will measure the worth of a friend.
Read the story again and write how these character reacted in these situation:
You are an absolute treasure…………. Dr.Krishnan………………..
Zigzag………………………..
The wild boar got up from its daybed because it was disturbed by another boar.
Why don’t we use chemicals?
Why it is important for people to live without boundaries?
Divya loved solving _______.
Why was his father unable to sleep?
