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प्रश्न
Complete the following paragraph by filling in the blanks with the most
appropriate words given.
Scientists all over the world are trying to invent newer ways for (1)---------- of energy without harming the environment. In Netherlands a team of scientists is researching into (2)----------- the waters of the North Sea to generate enough energy for thousands of homes. The experiment involves (3)-------------- a battery ,using salt and fresh water streams and channelizing them over stacks of membranes .The salt water contains positively charged sodium ions and negatively charged chloride ions . Electrodes were set up to create a battery which would generate power. Through this research, the Dutch are aiming at setting up a 200 mW power plant which will generate enough power to cater for three provinces. Blue
Water energy will be 30-40% more efficient than burning coal. It is also (4 )------------
and (5)---------------- Scientists in other parts of the world are also busy finding ways and means to generate energy. The (6)-------------- of a childhood pastime of flying kites gave
the senior scientists of Delhi University a brilliant idea. They felt that this simple childhood game could be used to provide some kind of breakthrough . By (7)------------------ a few kites tethered to a generator, this team realized that they could produce 10 KW of power. This was sufficient to power 10 family homes . The researchers now plan to carry this (8)----------------- further . Using multiple kites, they plan to generate 50 KW of power . They call this invention ,
Laddermill .
| A | B | C | D |
| generate | generated | generating | generation |
| tapping | tap | tapped | to tap |
| made | making | make | to make |
| renewed | renewable | renewing | renew |
| sustain | sustaining | sustained | sustainable |
| observing | observe | observed | observation |
| flying | flown | fly | flyer |
| inventiveness | inventing | invention | invented |
उत्तर
Scientists all over the world are trying to invent newer ways for (1) generation of energy without harming the environment. In Netherlands a team of scientists is researching into (2) tapping the waters of the North Sea to generate enough energy for thousands of homes.
The experiment involves (3) making a battery ,using salt and fresh water streams and channelizing them over stacks of membranes .The salt water contains positively charged sodium ions and negatively charged chloride ions . Electrodes were set up to create a battery which would generate power. Through this research, the Dutch are aiming at setting up a 200 mW power plant which will generate enough power to cater for three provinces. Blue Water energy will be 30-40% more efficient than burning coal. It is also (4 ) renewable and (5) sustainable Scientists in other parts of the world are also busy finding ways and means to generate energy. The (6) observation of a childhood pastime of flying kites gave the senior scientists of Delhi University a brilliant idea. They felt that this
simple childhood game could be used to provide some kind of breakthrough . By (7) Flying a few kites tethered to a generator, this team realized that they could produce 10 KW of power. This was sufficient to power 10 family homes . The researchers now plan to carry this (8) inventionfurther . Using multiple kites, they plan to generate 50 KW of power . They call this invention , Laddermill .
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Complete the following chart by filling in the blanks with either the verb
or the noun forms. One example has been done for you.
| VERBS | NOUNS | VERBS | NOUNS |
| I .recognise | recognition | 7. | ability |
| 2 .illustrate | 8. | description | |
| 3. | reduction | 9.observe | |
| 4.remove | 10. | compulsion | |
| 5.arrange | 11. break | ||
| 6.attend | 12. explore |
Study the cartoons below:
What are the people trying to say? Study the first example and then
complete the rest of the sentences using the same pattem.
1. They are protesting against cutting down of trees______________
2. They are demanding--------------------
3. The boss insists on everyone------------------
4. They are worried about-----------------
5. The women are demanding safer----------------------
6. They want the Government to put a ban on-----------------
Fill in the blanks with the noun forms of the verbs given in brackets.
Hema: Recently I read an article about the _____ (improve) taking place in
the health services.
Neena: When people get proper health care, it is bound to increase their life
___ (expect).
Hema: Of course doctors have to show greater ____ (dedicate} to their profession, particularly by (bestow) greater ___________(attend) on the rural areas.
Neena: I agree. But, at the same time the government should also make adequate ___ (provide) for decent living conditions for the doctors serving in
villages.
Hema: Besides sending doctors to rural areas, steps should be taken for the_________ (supply) of standard drugs to primary health centres._____ (contaminate) of intravenous fluids and even vaccines due to non __________(available) of _____________(refrigerate) facilities continues to
pose a severe threat to people.
Neena: Besides health, we should also address the needs of people in ___________
(educate) and ___________(employ). Only then can we achieve substantial
_____ (develop) of the human resource.
Now write five sentences about the jobs you like doing or do not like doing.
1. _________________________
2. _________________________
3. _________________________
4. _________________________
Combine the following pair of sentence by changing the adjective to a
noun.
3. The actor was famous. It got him many endorsements.
Combine the following pair of sentence by changing the adjective to a
noun.
4. The young businessman was extravagant. It led to his downfall.
________________________________________________________
Combine the following pair of sentence by changing the adjective to a
noun.
5. James was silent during the enquiry. It did not help the police in bringing the culprit to book .
______________________________________________________________
Let's Play a Guessing Game:
Work in pairs: Study the pictures given below. Partner A can think of any
one of the personalities and describe the qualities for which he admires
him/her. Partner B must guess the person being described. You may give
a maximum of three clues in three chances to guess the answer correctly.
You may carry on the game with other famous personalities of your choice
Example: He is a national leader. I admire him for his vision, statesmanship and
intelligence. Who is he?
Ans: Is he Jawaharlal Nehru?
(Note: Even though someone is dead, we can still use the present tense when we talk about the qualities we admire)
Read the list of activities given below. On an average which activity, according to you, uses the most energy. Order the activities from those that use most energy to the least. When you have finished, discuss the order with your partner using the 'ing' form eg:
Example: I think jogging uses the most energy.
No I don't think so. I think swimming uses more energy.
OK perhaps swimming is second. After that, I think cycling .. specially if it is
uphill.
| ACTIVITY | ORDER |
| climbing with backpack | |
| jogging | |
| cycling | |
| sweeping | |
| brisk walking | |
| playing tennis | |
| swimming fast | |
| watching television | |
| playing cricket |
Reorder the following words and phrases to make meaningful sentences.
1. the/ polluting/ sponge iron industry/is a heavily/ industry.
2. of the match/ the umpires'/ very good/ was/ handing.
3. bad manners/ interrupting/ when he is/ someone/talking/ is
4. acting / one and all/ his / by /was praised .
5. she/has decided/is so obsessed/not to join/with dancing/that she/
any college.
6. to live/in peace/forgiving/ of others/ and forgetting/best way /is the/the
wrongs
7. accolades/Sachin's/batting/one and all/has won him/from
8. playing havoc with /allowing the/to continue operations/polluting
industries /in the cities / the health of the citizens/ will mean .
9. news of rigging/the world of science/of climate change/took/by
storm/the
10. only by ensuring that/strengthen/an ordinary man's voice is heard/
can we /the processes of democracy
Read this article about a person who is the head of a big multinational company. Replace the underlined words with a noun form using 'ing' after a conjunction or preposition. One example has been done for you.
After graduating from The Janta College of Commerce, Amtul studied Business Administration. Today Amtul is a successful entrepreneur and heading (and head of) one of the biggest chain stores. Her life story is simple. After she completed her school, Amtul joined the Janta College for Commerce. She applied for a course in Business Management with the Bright Scholars Business College where she was admitted after she cleared the entrance exam. Amtul left the college but did not take the exams. She decided to see the world before she set up her home. She spent the next five years travelling to different countries and took up small assignments to sustain her living. She thought about her career seriously while she worked in a home store in America. As soon as she returned to her country, Amtul purchased a small store called 'Your Store'. The store soon became popular. After Amtul set up a chain of stores, many people applied for franchise with her. She has proved that womanhood is no barrier to success in a man's world.
