B.1.1 Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false Statement
1. Acceptance speech was delivered on September 10, 1991.
2. On the occasion of the award of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Alexander Aris made a speech.
3. Alexander Aris is one of the brothers of Aung San Suu Kyi.
4. Alexander Aris thanked from his heart for this honor.
Ans.
1. F
2. T
3. F
4. T
B.1.2 Answer the following questions very briefly:
1. Why has Alexander Aris accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of his mother?
Ans. Alexander Aris accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of his mother, Aung San Suu Kyi, because circumstances prevented her from attending the ceremony in person.
2. Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991?
Ans. Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.
3. Who were incarcerated in the struggle for peace, freedom and democracy?
Ans. Aung San Suu Kyi along with political activists, leaders, and ordinary citizens who advocated for democratic reforms and human rights in Burma were incarcerated.
B.2.1 Complete the following sentences on the basis of the lesson:
1. The prize is also intended ……………. engaged in this struggle.
2. Mr. Chairman, the whole international community has applauded the choice of…………
3. Let a new …………. Dawn.
Ans.
1. to honor all those
2. your committee
3. Age.
B.2.2. Answer the following questions briefly:
1. Why has the whole international community applauded Mr. Chairman?
Ans. The Nobel Peace Prize committee’s decision to honor Aung San Suu Kyi and others for their great achievements in the fight for freedom and peace in Burma resulted in widespread praise for the chairman from around the world.
2. What is more precious than diamond or silver or gold?
Ans. Genuine brotherhood and peace are more precious than diamonds, silver, or gold.
C.1. Long Answer Questions
1. “And no one must underestimate that plight”. Which plight is Aris referring to? Explain...
Ans. Aris is referring to the plight of various people in Burma who are facing hardship and suffering as they strive for peace, freedom, and democracy. This includes people living in poverty, those who are imprisoned, and tortured, as well as young people who are dying from diseases like malaria and those monks who have fled into the jungles. Aris also mentions the plight of Buddhist monks who have been beaten and dishonored, along with other senior and respected leaders who are incarcerated. By highlighting these various plights, he emphasizes the different challenges faced by individuals in Burma who are advocating for democracy and human rights. He asks the audience not to underestimate the severity of these struggles and to recognize the courage of those involved in the fight for a better future in Burma.
2. Peace, freedom and democracy are essential for human beings. Do you agree? Give your own opinion.
Ans. Yes, I agree that peace, freedom, and democracy are important for human beings. Without the fear of violence or conflict, peace offers the stability that people and communities need to grow. Since it enables people to express themselves, follow their goals, and make decisions according to their values and beliefs, freedom is essential. Democracy guarantees citizens a say in the decisions that impact their lives, it also encourages transparency and accountability in government. When these ideas are combined, they produce an environment where people can live in equality, dignity, and respect for their human rights.
3. The Nobel Peace Prize belongs not only to Aung San Suu Kyi but also to all men, women and children of Burma. Why does Aris say so?
Ans. Aris acknowledges the combined effort and sacrifice of the entire country in the quest of peace, freedom, and democracy. He highlights that the Nobel Peace Prize belongs not only to Aung San Suu Kyi but to all the people of Burma. Although there is little doubt that Aung San Suu Kyi’s courage and leadership have been crucial in promoting these ideas, she also serves as a symbol for the Burmese people’s struggle. In Burma, countless men, women, and children have suffered, given up, and never stopped fighting for human rights and democratic changes. Therefore, Aris highlights the nation’s unity and brotherhood in their common goal for a better future by stating that the prize belongs to all of Burma’s citizens.
4. “The beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamond or silver or gold.” Why does Aris claim so? Do you agree with him?
Ans. Aris claims that the beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamonds, silver, or gold because he believes that true harmony and unity among people hold greater value than material possessions. He believes that relationships built on true brotherhood are priceless gems that improve people’s lives in ways that monetary wealth cannot.
I agree with Aris that true peace and brotherhood are priceless. Short-term happiness can be obtained through material items, but long and deeply rewarding happiness and fulfillment comes from meaningful connections and peace.
Therefore, I think that in order to build a society that is more compassionate, just, and peaceful it is important that the principles of brotherhood and peace are given priority over monetary gain.
C.3 COMPOSITION
You are Vinay. You are the secretary of the Cultural society of your school. You want to organize an award giving function in your school. Write a letter to the Mukhiya of your Panchayat or the Chairman of your Zila Parishad inviting him to attend the function.
Ans.
[Your Address]
[City, State]
[Email Address]
[Date]
[Recipient’s Name]
[Mukhiya/Chairman’s Title]
[Panchayat/Zila Parishad Name]
[Address]
[City, State]
Subject: Invitation to Attend School Award Giving Function
Dear [Recipient’s Name],
I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to extend a cordial invitation to you on behalf of [Your School Name]’s Cultural Society to attend our upcoming award-giving function.
As the Secretary of the Cultural Society, it gives me immense pleasure to inform you that we are organizing this event to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students in various academic, cultural, and extracurricular activities. The function will be held on [Date] at [Time] in the school auditorium.We believe that your esteemed presence at the event would greatly inspire and motivate our students. Your support and encouragement mean a lot to us, and we would be honored to have you as our guest of honor.
Please find enclosed a formal invitation along with further details about the event. Kindly confirm your attendance by contacting me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address].
Thank you for considering our invitation. We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Warm regards,
[Your Name]
Secretary
Cultural Society
[Your School Name]
D. WORD STUDY
D.1. Dictionary use
Ex. 1. Correct the spelling of the following words:
circumstanse, permitt, destitusion, strugglle, secretory, selfihness, gennune, precius, tyrranny
Answer -
1.circumstance
2.permit
3. destitution
4.struggle
5. secretary
6.selfishness
7.genuine
8.precious
9.tyranny
Ex. 2. Find out the words from the lesson which have the following meanings:
act of dedication, extreme bodily pain, society, freedom, to put one within the other, to set free
Answer -
1. sacrifice
2. torture
3. committee
4. emancipation
5. incarcerated
6. release
Ex.3. Match the words given in Column ‘A’ with their meanings given in Column ‘B’
‘B’
Answer -
1. Detention- delay
2. plight- condition
3. tyranny- cruelty
4. worthy- valuable
5. lonely- isolated
6. reason- cause
D.2. Word Formation
great greatest
personal personally
nation national
child childhood, children
We see the suffixes ‘est’, ‘-ly’, ‘-hood’, ‘-en’ are added to make new words. Add suitable suffixes to the words given below and make new words.
heavy, high, bright, love, clear, selfish, brother, hard, bold, slow, humble, music
Ans.
1. Heavy — heavier/heaviest/heavily clearly boldly
2. Clear — Clearly
3. Bold — boldly
4. High — higher/highest/highly
5. Selfish — Selfishness
6. Slow — slowly
7. Bright — brighter/brightest/brightly
8. Brother — brotherly
9. Pray — prayer
10. Love — lovely/loveliest
11. Hard — harder/hardly
12. Music — musical.
E. GRAMMAR (Subject-verb Agreement)
Look at the following sentences:
- Circumstances do not permit my mother to be here in person.
- Children continue to sacrifice their well being.
In the sentences given above “circumstances and Children” are used as subjects. Both are plural. So, verbs are plural there:
Note: A verb must agree with its subject in number and person. Singular subject takes singular verb. Plural subject takes plural verb. Now study the sentences given below:
- The color of these houses is white
- Oil and water do not mix
- Nothing but water is seen
1. Truth and honesty …………… the best policy (is/are)
2. Pooja, Rani and Mona ……………. Good friends (is/are)
3. Smoking and drinking …………. injurious to health (is/are)
4. Each of the boys ……………. given a book. (have been/ has been)
5. A committee ………….. been appointed to study the situation (have been/ has been)
6. The jury ……………….. divided in their opinions (is/are)
7. Measles ……………a serious disease (is/are)
8. Seventy rupees …………… enough for this work ((is/are)
9. A bunch of keys …………………. been lost (has/have)
10. The rest of the books …………….. publish (was/were)
Answer -
1. are
2. are
3. are
4. has been
5. has been
6. is
7. is
8. is
9. has
10. were
G. TRANSLATION
Translate the following sentences into English:
1. दो और दो चार होता है।
2. मेरे शिक्षक ने कहा कि ईमानदारी सब से अच्छी नीति है।
3. सच्चाई एवं ईमानदारी कभी परास्त नहीं होती।
4. सूर्य अभी पूरब में उग रहा है।
5. पेड़ों के अलावा वहाँ कुछ भी दिखायी नहीं देता है।
6. सूरज के डूबने से पहले मैं घर आ जाऊँगा।
7. बेईमान कभी भी उदार नहीं होते।
8. टहलना एवं हँसना स्वास्थ्य के लिए लाभदायक है।
9. डॉक्टर ने धूम्रपान मना किया।
10. क्या पृथ्वी सूर्य का चक्कर लगाती है?
Answer -
1.Two and two is four.
2. My teacher said that honesty is the best policy.
3. Truth and honesty are never defeated.
4. The sun is still rising in the east.
5. Apart from trees, nothing is visible there.
6. I will be home before the sun sets.
7. Dishonest people are never generous.
8. Walking and laughing are beneficial for health.
9. The doctor forbade smoking.
10. Does the Earth revolve around the Sun?
उम्मीद है, आपको बिहार बोर्ड के सभी अध्याय का सही और सटीक जानकारी इस वेबसाइट पर देखने को मिला होगा, जिससे आपको अपने पढाई की तैयारी में सही ढंग से मदद मिला होगा।
यदि आपको बिहार बोर्ड कक्षा 10 के इंग्लिश बुक से सम्बंधित कोई समस्या आती है, तो आप हमें कमेंट के माध्यम से पुछ सकते है, हम आपको इसका जबाब जरुर देंगे। आपका बहुत - बहुत धन्यवाद।
