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प्रश्न
What made people wonder about the absentmindedness of their fellowbeings?
उत्तर
The publication of articles lost by train travellers astonished many readers. Old people did not forget much. In fact, young men have forgotten bats and balls on their return from matches.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Have you won any medals? What are the levels to be accomplished to become an international sportsperson?
What is your favourite sport? Do you play any sport?
How forgetful are you?
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 | |
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The narrator had been a safe contributor at the auction, as ______.
What is the difference between a physical and mental tight corner?
Why did the narrator feel he could have welcomed a firing party?
What was the bidder’s offer to the narrator?
How did the narrator take advantage of the situation?
As the narrator, make a diary entry about the tight corner you faced at Christie’s and how you were saved from the dire situation.
Why are universities necessary for a society?
What should the youngsters aim in life after their graduation?
What are the hindrances graduates face in their task of serving the society?
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Briefly describe the ‘accidents’ encountered on the flight by Bryson.
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