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प्रश्न
List the characters in the story and write a few lines about each of them.
उत्तर
- Dorothy is the girl who was whisked by the cyclone. She is whisked along with her dog Toto. Both of them land in the wonderful Land of Oz. She is friendly by nature. She is sweet and simple.
- Tin Woodman has come to the wonderful Land of Oz. He needs a heart. He knows that only the Wizard of Oz can help him out. He helps in the journey to the land of Oz. He uses his axe to chop a tree to create a bridge for his friends. He also helps in putting an end to the snarling brutes.
- The Scarecrow wants brains from the Wizard of Oz. He feels he lacks brains. He proves to be intelligent when he gives ideas to escape from difficulties.
- The cowardly lion makes friends with Dorothy. He says that he lacks bravery. He wishes the Wizard of Oz to give him courage. Though he is a coward, he proves himself courageous in many situations and helps the others with him.
- The Kalidahs are fearsome creatures that Dorothy and her companions encounter on their journey to the Emerald City. They have the bodies of bears and the heads of tigers, making them a dangerous threat.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the gap, choosing a word from the bracket to make an appropriate comparison.
(tall / quiet / humble / merry / busy / slippery / fast / sly / slow / big)
as ______ as a giraffe
Describe the following with the help of the story.
Thiruvalluvar
Correct the given sentence with justification.
Since there is a reference to the Indian boy, there are some scenes from India too.
Explain the use of the following property in the development of the play.
Stick
Does the poet expect anything in return? What is the poet’s reward?
Write a review of your favorite book. Use the following points:
- Title of the book
- Author/Authors
- The central idea or story
- The important characters
- Some special features of the book
- Why it is your favourite book.
Write in your own words.
How does the poet describe his home in the second stanza?
Fill in the blank choosing the appropriate word/idiom from the lesson.
As soon as I ______ of my home, I greet my family.
Moles trap worms and store them.
Now read the following article on the emerging career options in the modern era and answer the questions that follow.
The students at the higher secondary level in schools start thinking of suitable courses to take up at the university level based on their aptitude, ability, and interests. While considering the higher education options, they should also plan the career path they wish to take. In today’s complex job scenario, there is a mismatch between demand and supply. On one hand, we have qualified professionals desperately trying to find a job, while on the other hand, there are many professions that need suitable talented employees. But such skilled employees are unavailable. Therefore, the need of the hour is that students have an understanding of the emerging career options. and globalisation has widened the scope of career options in the twenty–first century. Let us consider some popular careers.
Fashion Designing
The current cosmopolitan and fashion–conscious wave that has taken over our country has opened up a huge arena for careers in fashion. These careers encompass designing clothes, costumes, jewellery, footwear, wardrobe, cosmetics, accessories and the like.
Culinary Arts
With food and cookery shows being a major trend across the world, culinary arts, a sub-domain of the hospitality sector, has now become the most sought-after career.
Paramedical sciences
In recent times, there has been a great demand in the health care industry. Paramedical professionals who support medical practitioners in areas such as optometry, pathology, nursing, physiotherapy, and dentistry are much sought after.
Media, Journalism and Advertising
In this information era, print and entertainment media have become a force to reckon with. This arena has become a huge career playground because youngsters are attracted to it as the exposure and reach are greater through such mass media. We notice that radio and TV channels, internet companies, and advertising agencies are increasingly recruiting qualified professionals.
Hotel Management
The hotel industry is the fastest-growing industry in India. The number of international travellers (both for business and leisure) is increasing. The hospitality and service industry offers career options such as house keeping, front-desk executives, tourism management, etc.
Sports Management
With multinational companies supporting sports, careers in sports offer enormous scope. One need not be a player or an athlete to shine in a sports career because the field of sports offers various career options such as technical trainers, commentators, sports journalists, dieticians, referees, etc. Conducting sports events successfully, organizing the event laudably, preparing the ground for the event are all part of sports management.
- When do students start thinking about their career path?
- How can students build a strong career?
- What are the integral aspects of a successful career?
- What is meant by ‘culinary art’?
- Why is media a popular career option?
- Name some paramedical courses mentioned in the passage.
- Why is the hotel industry seen as the fastest growing in India?
- Does one have to be a player to opt for a career in the field of sports? Answer giving reasons.
- Pick one word from the passage which is the opposite of ‘modern’.
- Which word in the passage means ‘composed of people from many parts of the country’?
