\n6. Word meaning parts of speech<\/td>\n | destroy<\/p>\n demolish<\/p>\n verb<\/td>\n | I destroyed my old house<\/td>\n | destruction<\/td>\n | The bomb blast causes many destructions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n Listening: (Text Book Page No. 40)<\/span><\/p>\nListen to the passage about the ‘Significance of Tea’ and answer the questions:<\/span><\/p>\nQuestions:<\/span><\/p>\nQuestion 1. \nWhich country is the largest tea producer in the world? \nAnswer: \nChina is the largest tea producer in my world.<\/p>\n Question 2. \n______ percentage of the tea produced \u00a1n India is exported. \nAnswer: \n30<\/p>\n Question 3. \nWhat is the role of antioxidants in tea? \nAnswer: \nAntioxidants in tea might prevent cancer.<\/p>\n Question 4. \nDrinking tea strengthens one\u2019s _____, _____ and _____. \nAnswer: \nTeeth, bones, and immune system.<\/p>\n Question 5. \nHow does tea drinking help a diabetic? \nAnswer: \nRegular tea drinking might lower blood sugar.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Reading (Non-Verbal Representations):<\/span><\/p>\nLook at the following non-verbal representation. Based on your understanding and inference, Write a paragraph on career trends in the next decade: (Text Book Page No. 41)<\/span><\/p>\n \nAnswer: \nThe chart shows the 10 fastest-growing occupations from 2018 to 2028. The most popular profession will be is the wind and solar energy fields. The technician course in the field will grow by 106%. Next, come personal care and home health aides. It has 85% growth. Physician Assistants and nurses stand third with 70% growth. Next comes software developers with 55% growth, so the highest is wind and solar energy technology and the lowest is a chef and food Analyst.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Task 1:<\/span> \nNow read the following article on the emerging career option in the modern era and answer the question that follows: (Text Book Page No. 42,43)<\/span><\/p>\nThe 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\u2019s 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 \nemerging career options.<\/p>\n Schools should take the initiative to organise career guidance and counselling sessions for students. However, students need to remember that to build a strong career, they must understand the perspective field and their primary interest. It is also important for students to focus on overall personality development and hone their communication skills as these are important for the success of their career.<\/p>\n Students are also advised that in order to build a solid career foundation, they need to qualify suitably by pursuing a degree course in the chosen area of interest and also consider post-graduate education. Diploma\/Short\u2014term courses may help one find a job in the short run but may not promise career progression. Rapid advancement in science and technology and globalization has widened the scope of career options in the twenty-first century. \nLet us consider some popular careers.<\/p>\n Fashion Designing: \nThe current cosmopolitan and fashion-conscious wave that has taken over our country has opened up a huge \narena for careers in fashion. These careers encompass designing clothes, costumes, jewellery, footwear, wardrobe, costumes, accessories, and the like.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Culinary Arts: \nWith 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.<\/p>\n Paramedical sciences:<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Media, Journalism, and Advertising:<\/p>\n 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 is greater through such mass media. We notice that radio and TV channels, internet companies, and advertising agencies are increasingly recruiting qualified professionals.<\/p>\n Hotel Management:<\/p>\n 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 housekeeping, front-desk executives, tourism management, etc.<\/p>\n Sports Management:<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Question a. \nWhen do students start thinking about their career path? \nAnswer: \nThe students at the higher secondary level in schools start thinking of suitable courses as their career path based on their ability, aptitude, and interests.<\/p>\n Question b. \nHow can students build a strong career? \nAnswer: \nThey build a strong career by understanding the prospective field and their primary interest.<\/p>\n Question c. \nWhat are the integral aspects of a successful career? \nAnswer: \nThe integral aspects of a successful career are personality development and communication skills.<\/p>\n Question d. \nWhat is meant by ‘culinary art’? \nAnswer: \nCulinary art is the art of preparing and cooking food a subdomain of the hospitality sector.<\/p>\n Question e. \nWhy is media a popular career option? \nAnswer: \nMedia is a popular career option because many youngsters are attracted to it as exposure and reach is greater through mass media.<\/p>\n Question f. \nName some paramedical courses mentioned in the passage. \nAnswer: \nSome paramedical courses mentioned in the passage are optometry, pathology, nursing, physiotherapy, and dentistry.<\/p>\n Question g. \nWhy is the hotel industry seen as the fastest growing in India? \nAnswer: \nThe hotel industry is seen as the fastest-growing in India because the number of travellers on an international level is increasing.<\/p>\n Question h. \nDoes one have to be a player to opt for a career in the field of sports? Answer giving reasons. \nAnswer: \nOne need not be a player or an athlete to shine in a sports career because the field of sports offers various career options.<\/p>\n Question i. \nPick one word from the passage which is the opposite of ‘modern’. \nAnswer: \n‘Past’<\/p>\n Question j. \nWhich word in the passage means ‘composed of people from many parts of the country’? \nAnswer: \nInternational travellers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grammar:<\/span><\/p>\nPrepositions:<\/span> \n<\/p>\nRecall your learning of basic prepositions and complete the sentences using the prepositions given in brackets: (Text Book Page No. 45)<\/span> \n(over, under, on, between, among, into, with, since, in front of near \/ beside)<\/p>\nQuestion a. \nThe boy jumped _____ a narrow stream. \nAnswer: \ninto<\/p>\n Question b. \nAfsar will meet me _____ Friday morning. \nAnswer: \non<\/p>\n Question c. \nThe temple is _____ the bank. \nAnswer: \nnear<\/p>\n Question d. \nMy friend _____ his brother will meet me tomorrow. \nAnswer: \nwith<\/p>\n Question e. \nThere is usually a garden _____ a bungalow. \nAnswer: \nin front of<\/p>\n Question f. \nYuvan has been studying well _____ childhood. \nAnswer: \nsince<\/p>\n Question g. \nA trekker climbed _____ a mountain meticulously. \nAnswer: \non<\/p>\n Question h. \nThere was a skirmish _____ my brother and sister. \nAnswer: \nbetween<\/p>\n Question i. \nThe laudable thoughts were apparent _____ many scholars in a conference. \nAnswer: \namong<\/p>\n Question j. \nIt is easy to work _____ the aegis of a visionary leader. \nAnswer: \nunder<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Task 2:<\/span> \nComplete the following passages using the prepositions given in brackets:<\/span> \n(among, for, at, to, in)<\/p>\nQuestion i. \nWhen Lakshmi was (1) _____ school, she practiced music from Monday (2) _____ Friday. She involved herself (3) _____ the school orchestra. She was responsible for (4) _____ conducting many programmes. She was very popular (5) _____ her schoolmates, as she was kind, friendly, and helpful.<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n \n- at<\/li>\n
- to<\/li>\n
- in<\/li>\n
- for<\/li>\n
- among<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
(after, with, on, before, of, in, for)<\/p>\n Question ii. \n(1) _____ the interview, Solomon was confident (2) _____ getting the job. He knew that he was qualified (3) _____ the \njob. He was interested (4) _____ discharging his duty perfectly. The interview panel was impressed (5) _____ his attitude and skills. So (6) _____ the interview, he was (7) _____ cloud nine.<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n \n- before<\/li>\n
- of<\/li>\n
- for<\/li>\n
- in<\/li>\n
- with<\/li>\n
- after<\/li>\n
- on<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
<\/p>\n Prepositional Phrases:<\/span> \nA prepositional phrase is made up of a preposition and a noun phrase.<\/p>\nTask 1:<\/span> \nUnderline the prepositional phrases. The first two examples have been done for you: (Text Book Page No. 45)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- With reference to<\/span> your advertisement in a local newspaper, I am applying for the post of salesman.<\/li>\n
- The assignment will be completed in a few weeks<\/span>.<\/li>\n
- Ravi was appreciated by his teachers<\/span>.<\/li>\n
- We feel sorry for our mistakes<\/span>.<\/li>\n
- The boy studied well in spite of<\/span> many obstacles.<\/li>\n
- Our nation is famous for its glorious culture<\/span>.<\/li>\n
- We are proud of our children<\/span>.<\/li>\n
- My brother will return home in the evening<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
<\/p>\n Task 2:<\/span><\/p>\nFill in the blanks with suitable prepositional phrase given in brackets: (Text Book Page No. 46)<\/span> \n(in favour of, in case of, according to, on the whole, on account of, on behalf of, in spite of, instead of)<\/p>\nQuestion a. \n_____ Kiran, Rajesh may attend a programme. \nAnswer: \nInstead of<\/p>\n Question b. \nMany tourists visited Ooty _____ heavy rains. \nAnswer: \nin spite of<\/p>\n Question c. \nExpressing gratitude _____ others is common in a vote of thanks. \nAnswer: \non behalf of<\/p>\n Question d. \n_____, I had a happy childhood. \nAnswer: \nOn the whole<\/p>\n Question e. \nOur teacher always acts _____ her students. \nAnswer: \nin favour of<\/p>\n Question f. \n_____ his laziness, the boy remained passive for a long time. \nAnswer: \nOn account of<\/p>\n Question g. \n_____ Gandhiji, ahimsa means infinite love. \nAnswer: \nAccording to<\/p>\n Question h. \n_____ rain, take an umbrella. \nAnswer: \nIn the case of<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Conjunctions:<\/span><\/p>\nCoordinating Conjunctions:<\/span> \n<\/p>\nSubordinating Conjunctions:<\/span> \n<\/p>\nConnectives or Linkers:<\/span> \n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Task 1:<\/span> \nChoose the appropriate linker from within the brackets and complete the sentences:<\/span><\/p>\nQuestion a. \nI could not complete my paper in the examination __________ (because, but) I was slow in answering the questions. \nAnswer: \nbecause<\/p>\n Question b. \nIt started raining, _________ (yet, so) we could not play. \nAnswer: \nso<\/p>\n Question c. \n___________ (As, If) I got up early, I managed to reach school on time. \nAnswer: \nAs<\/p>\n Question d. \n______ (Though\/Whereas) he committed a mistake, he apologised ___________ (and\/since) promised that he would not repeat it. \nAnswer: \nThough, and<\/p>\n Question e. \nThis is __________ (how\/what) it must be done. \nAnswer: \nhow<\/p>\n Question f. \nThe vendor saw the train moving slowly from the platform, ______ (therefore\/until) he got in. \nAnswer: \ntherefore<\/p>\n Question g. \nI was not well, ___________ (but\/so) I did not attend the class. \nAnswer: \nso<\/p>\n Question h. \n______ (If, Although) she can drive, she travels by bus. \nAnswer: \nAlthough<\/p>\n Question i. \n______ (If\/Unless) you register your name, you cannot participate in the competitions. \nAnswer: \nUnless<\/p>\n Question j. \n________ (As soon as\/beside) my father arrived home, I narrated the incident. \nAnswer: \nAs soon as<\/p>\n Question k. \nBe quick to hear _________ (then \/and) slow to speak. \nAnswer: \nand<\/p>\n Question l. \nI am ___________ (neither\/either) an ascetic in theory ________ nor\/or) in practice. \nAnswer: \nneither, nor<\/p>\n Question m. \nWe fail to harness the rainwater, ________ (consequently, nevertheless) we suffer. \nAnswer: \nconsequently<\/p>\n Question n. \nMy brother will certainly clear GRE; ______ (yet\/for) he works very hard. \nAnswer: \nfor<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Task 2:<\/span> \nCombine the sentences and rewrite them using the words given in the brackets: (Text Book Page No. 48)<\/span><\/p>\nQuestion a. \nThe well was deep. Therefore, the fox could not get out of the well, (because) \nAnswer: \nThe fox could not get out of the well because the well was deep.<\/p>\n Question b. \nThe work was over. We went home, (when) \nAnswer: \nWhen the work was over, we went home.<\/p>\n Question c. \nA library is a public place. We see a number of books kept there for reading, (where) \nAnswer: \nA library is a public place where we see a number of books kept there for the reading.<\/p>\n Question d. \nThe culprit was caught. Immediately, he was taken to the police station, (as soon as) \nAnswer: \nAs soon as the culprit was caught, he was taken to the police station.<\/p>\n Question e. \nThe boys were stealing mangoes from a grove. At that time, the owner of the grove came in. (while) \nAnswer: \nThe owner of the grove came in while the boys were stealing mangoes from a grove.<\/p>\n Question f. \nArtificially flavoured juices are hazardous to health. Moreover, they lead to kidney problems, (and) \nAnswer: \nArtificially flavoured juices are hazardous to health and lead to kidney problems.<\/p>\n Question g. \nAdit has been promoted. Ranjan has been promoted, (as well as) \nAnswer: \nAdit as well as Ranjan has been promoted.<\/p>\n Question h. \nCaesar was declared emperor. The conspirators killed him. (After) \nAnswer: \nAfter Caesar was declared emperor, the conspirators killed him.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Task 3:<\/span> \nFill in the blanks with appropriate correlative conjunctions: (Text Book Page No. 48)<\/span><\/p>\nQuestion a. \nShe is ________ an understanding person _____ everybody likes to be with her. \nAnswer: \nsuch, that<\/p>\n Question b. \nSuraj owns ________ a typewriter _______ a computer. \nAnswer: \nboth, and<\/p>\n Question c. \nVani is _______ a good singer _____ a good dancer. \nAnswer: \nnot only, but also<\/p>\n Question d. \nAmit did not know _______ his father met his class teacher _________ not. \nAnswer: \nwhether, or<\/p>\n Question e. \nI would _______ starve _______ beg. \nAnswer: \nrather, than.<\/p>\n Writing:<\/span><\/p>\nArticle Writing: (Text Book Page No. 49)<\/span> \nTask 1:<\/span><\/p>\nWrite an article of 150 words for your school magazine to create an awareness of the dangers posed by the indiscriminate use of plastics, Expand the ideas given below as notes: (P No. 50)<\/span><\/p>\nThe Government of Tamil Nadu has imposed a ban on the use of plastic. Effective implementation of this ban depends on public awareness and individual responsibility.<\/p>\n Notes: \na. Introduction<\/p>\n |