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Who Won the Race as Described in the End. - English 2 (Literature in English)

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प्रश्न

Who won the race as described in the end.

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उत्तर

All the nine contestants walked hand-in-hand to the finish line.There were nine winners, instead of one, and each was given a gold medal. All the contestants displayed empathy turning the Special Olympics into a really ‘special’ one.The eight contestants had all helped the fallen ninth contestant and not cared about their medals They had stood by their team mate and shown consideration.The authorities honoured their display of empathy, helpful nature and human values by considering them all winners and awarding medals to all of them.

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पाठ 1.1: Nine Gold Medals - Extra Questions

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What human value is displayed by the action of the eight contestants?


Discuss the following in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking opposite points of view.

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Examples:

  • behold – look
  • afeared – frightened
  • forsooth – indeed
  • hither – this place

Now find out some archaic words from your mother tongue or another language that you are proficient in and write down at least ten of them, and against each, their modern equivalent and meaning in English.

Archaic Language
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Answer the question by looking at the picture.

Example: What is happening in picture 5?

The girl is diving into the water.
What are the girls doing in picture 6?
They are ______

Some words have similar sound, but different meaning. Choose the correct word from the option and fill in the blank.

The bird sits on a______.


Attempt a description of the following process, in about 100 word each, either using the imperative or the passive.

Preparing your favourite dish


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  1. Discuss whether it is necessary to use such items and why they are sold.
  2. Discuss the possible adverse effects of such food items.

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