Question
A1.Simple Simple l Factual Activities:
Choose the correct alternatives from the given statements:
(i) What was most astonishing about the 102-year- old Swamiji?
(a) He was a great speaker and orator.
(b) He was a great scientist.
(c) He was a great admirer of technology.
(d) He looked as steady and alert as any other youngster.
(ii) The year 2009 is significant because of:
(a) The invitation extended to Dr Kalam.
(b) The 102nd birthday celebrations of His Holiness Dr Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamiji.
(c) The establishment of the free residential education system in Dr Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamiji's ashram.
(d) The discourse given by Dr Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamiji.
In April 2009, Dr Kalam was invited to attend the 102nd birthday celebrations of His Holiness Dr Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamiji in the Tumkur district of Karnataka. Mahaswamiji is a remarkable person, who has dedicated his life to the service of humanity. His greatest contribution is the establishment of a free residential education system for more than nine thousand children in the ashram. The most astonishing
aspect of the entire event of his birthday was that the 102 year old Swamiji stood on his feet without any support! He looked as steady and alert as any other youngster present there. This display of inner strength touched Dr Kalam deeply.
A couple of days later, we were discussing this unusual birthday party. I said to him, ‘Sir, do you know, only four out of 1 lakh people cross the age of 100 ?’ I had googled the subject beforehand. He replied,‘But how many of these four would be able to stand
tall for half an hour, give a wise discourse, and then go on to feed thousands of children?’ Of course nobody could know the exact answer to his question but the question itself led to many other relevant queries. ‘I wonder what powers Mahaswamiji possesses that keep him so strong at such an advanced age ? Maybe it’s a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle, or perhaps it’s genetics ?’ I asked.
A2. Complex Factual Activity:
Find evidence from the passage that indicates that Swamiji:
(i) was dedicated
(ii) has inner strength
(iii) contributed to the good of the society
(iv) was younger than the young generation
A3. Activities based on Vocabulary:
Write the opposites of the following words using prefixes (un-, in-, etc.):
(i) invited
(ii) remarkable
(iii) humanity
(iv) wise.
A4. Activities based on Contextual Grammar:
(i) This display of inner strength touched Dr Kalam deeply. (Rewrite beginning 'Dr Kalam......)
(ii) God will shine through us. (Add a question tag.)
A5. Personal Response:
(i) What measures will you take to keep yourself physically and mentally fit?
Choose the correct alternatives from the given statements:
(i) What was most astonishing about the 102-year- old Swamiji?
(a) He was a great speaker and orator.
(b) He was a great scientist.
(c) He was a great admirer of technology.
(d) He looked as steady and alert as any other youngster.
(ii) The year 2009 is significant because of:
(a) The invitation extended to Dr Kalam.
(b) The 102nd birthday celebrations of His Holiness Dr Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamiji.
(c) The establishment of the free residential education system in Dr Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamiji's ashram.
(d) The discourse given by Dr Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamiji.
In April 2009, Dr Kalam was invited to attend the 102nd birthday celebrations of His Holiness Dr Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamiji in the Tumkur district of Karnataka. Mahaswamiji is a remarkable person, who has dedicated his life to the service of humanity. His greatest contribution is the establishment of a free residential education system for more than nine thousand children in the ashram. The most astonishing
aspect of the entire event of his birthday was that the 102 year old Swamiji stood on his feet without any support! He looked as steady and alert as any other youngster present there. This display of inner strength touched Dr Kalam deeply.
A couple of days later, we were discussing this unusual birthday party. I said to him, ‘Sir, do you know, only four out of 1 lakh people cross the age of 100 ?’ I had googled the subject beforehand. He replied,‘But how many of these four would be able to stand
tall for half an hour, give a wise discourse, and then go on to feed thousands of children?’ Of course nobody could know the exact answer to his question but the question itself led to many other relevant queries. ‘I wonder what powers Mahaswamiji possesses that keep him so strong at such an advanced age ? Maybe it’s a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle, or perhaps it’s genetics ?’ I asked.
A2. Complex Factual Activity:
Find evidence from the passage that indicates that Swamiji:
(i) was dedicated
(ii) has inner strength
(iii) contributed to the good of the society
(iv) was younger than the young generation
A3. Activities based on Vocabulary:
Write the opposites of the following words using prefixes (un-, in-, etc.):
(i) invited
(ii) remarkable
(iii) humanity
(iv) wise.
A4. Activities based on Contextual Grammar:
(i) This display of inner strength touched Dr Kalam deeply. (Rewrite beginning 'Dr Kalam......)
(ii) God will shine through us. (Add a question tag.)
A5. Personal Response:
(i) What measures will you take to keep yourself physically and mentally fit?
