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Write a complete review on any book that you have read recently. Use the following points for your Book Review. - English (Second/Third Language)

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Write a complete review on any book that you have read recently. Use the following points for your Book Review.

  1. Introduction
  2. Selectivity of contents
  3. Subject/Title Apporpriacy
  4. Sequence of Contents
  5. Language Appropriacy/Type
  6. Good Points/Novelty in the book.
  7. Advantages/Scope of the book. (if any)
  8. Demerits/Shortcomings (if any)
  9. Message/Opinion/Views (Personal)
  10. Conclusion (in short)
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‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ is a fairy-tale classic. There are many versions of the story. It is a story of a beautiful girl, who is the victim of her step-mother’s jealousy. It is set in a kingdom with a huge castle surrounded by forests and mountains all around. The story has beautiful descriptions about the characters and the surroundings, taking one to a fairy-tale world. The incidents described in the book are quite detailed and give the reader the satisfaction of having read a good book. The title is apt as the story revolves around Snow White’s life and the time she spends with the seven dwarfs. The contents of the story are properly arranged and help the reader in building the connection between the events. Since the book is a classic tale that has been around for years, the language used in the initial versions of the book is a bit difficult for children to understand. All the characters are either purely good or extremely evil. They are all well-defined. The book brings forward the theme of the victory of good over evil and makes one believe in ‘happily-ever-after’. For ages, the book has been a favourite amongst young girls as it deals with the topic of dreams and aspirations of a young girl and her ideal world. Though the dreams of each reader may be different, it conveys that dreams can become a reality, and miracles do happen. Through the years, the story has been adopted into plays, movies, and various other forms, but reading it is a magical experience like no other. It has often been criticised for its overly dreamy narration. Critics find it too good to be true and also feel that many elements are unrealistic. But from a different perspective, it is based on imagination and not on real life. It shows that even the seemingly untrue, may turn out to be true. One just needs to believe in the magic of the universe.

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पाठ 2.5 Book Review - Swami and Friends
Project | Q 1 | पृष्ठ ७३

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The caged bird sings with
A fearful trill of things unknown
But longed for still and his
Tune is heard on the distant hill
For the caged bird sings of freedom.

Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.

Explain with reference to the context.


What event is referred to in the poem?


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The poet's mother was stung __________  a scorpion. 


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Join the following sentence to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so. 

Mumbai is densely populated. It is one of the major cities in the country.


The Principal said, “All the prizes will be distributed tomorrow.”
(Begin : The Principal said that ……………. )


Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.

  1. He is good at gymnastics. His handwriting must improve.
  2. Her grandfather gifted her a paint box. He knew she was good at art.
  3. Ravi fractured his arm. He insisted on playing the match.
  4. Mona has been ill for a month. She stood first in the examination.

Join the following sentence to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so. 

He has learned to cycle. He has yet to learn to swim.


She shouted angrily_________ the disobedient boy. 


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Why was Margot not able to witness this phenomenon?
What emotion of you supposes the children experienced when Margot emerged at the end of the story?


The following are the meaning listed in the dictionary against the phrase `take on’. In which meaning is it used in the third paragraph of the account:

Take on sth:

to begin to have a particular quality or appearance; to assume sth

take sb on:

to employ sb; to engage sb
to accept sb as one’s opponent in a game, contest or conflict

Take sb/sth on:

to decide to do sth; to allow sth/sb to enter e.g. a bus, plane or ship; to take sth/sb on board


Give reasons for the following.

List the advances in technology that have improved forensic analysis.


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(i) European art tries to achieve a perfect, illusionistic likeness.

(ii)Asian art tries to capture the essence of inner life and spirit.


What does the phrase “strange to tell” mean?


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Eternal I rise

Rewrite the above sentences in prose.


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How did the narrator learn to distinguish between 'a flask' and 'a thermos'?


Give reasons for the following.

Satyajit not disclosing his present financial status to his uncle.


Use the phrase in a sentence of your own, after finding out its meaning.

carry on


What is a space shuttle? Name the shuttle which took Kalpana in space.


‘My Favourite Place’

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  • where it is
  • what you do there
  • why you like it

You may instead write about a place you dislike, or are afraid of.


Describe in about 150 words your experience similar to the writer’s when you pursued something and reached your goal.


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Give, in your own words, TWO reasons for each of the following :

One of the schoolboys helped the old woman cross the street.


Prepare a set of questions to interview-

a person who has just returned from a trek in the woods


Fill in the missing words in this email.

Dear sir,

In ______ to your mail, I have prepared a ______ for the Science Fest. Please find ______ the ______ for your kind perusal. I look ______ to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
______


You are the receptionist of your school. Your Head master instructs you to send a message to all the parents of class ten to attend a PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) meet which is to be held on 22.12.2019

______________________________

______________________________

______________________________

______________________________


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Similarities Differences
is similar to on the other hand
both however
also But
too in contrast to
  differs from
  while
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You have prepared some eco-friendly craft materials like paper mache dolls, greeting cards, book marks, festoons, garlands, quilling jewellery etc for an Art Mela to be conducted in your school premises. Describe in a few sentences how you made the craft work. Include the following details in your writing.

  • Name of the craftwork
  • Materials used
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  • Use (place / person / time)

Use the option to fill in the blank.

My toys ______broken.


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e.g. to freeze our favourite moments  
   
   
   

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Powerful Sultan attacked - with his strong army - King Arya’s army - alert - ready - preparedness - enemy - more powerful - love for King even women and children - came to the war-front - fought - protected their King -a different story - King Vaishal - impending war - people started fleeing - King all by himself - not interested to protect - King - did nothing for their welfare.

King Vaishal - realized his foolishness - too late - defeated in the war and fled for his life - King Arya - defeated the Sultan - people to live in peace - King Arya - welfare of his people at heart at all times - subjects - returned his love - loyal and supportive - during testing times.


You are the editor of your school magazine. You want to bring about awareness among the students on the topic -Noise Pollution: A threat to all life forms. Write an article in about 300 words based on the following points:

Causes of noise pollution - effects on humans - effects on other living creatures - measures to reduce noise pollution - role of authorities - conclusion. 


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During the lunch break, a surprising sight unfolded as a monkey entered your school campus. Narrate your experience as you took charge and guided junior students to their classrooms ensuring their safety.


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