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Question 1:
Look at the picture of the old man given below:
Working with your partner note down the feelings of the old man.
Answer :
Lonely
Dejected
Sad
Question 2:
Can you think of reasons for these feelings? Discuss with your partner and note down possible reasons.
Answer :
Note: This question is to be answered on the basis of your own understanding, experience and thoughts. It is strongly recommended that you prepare the solution on your own.
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Question 4-(a):
Ali's walking to the Post Office daily even in biting cold weather shows his ________.
(i) courage
(ii) optimism
(iii) foolishness
(iv) strength of will
Answer :
(iv) strength of will
Question 4-(b):
The Post Office is referred to as Ali's "place of pilgrimage" as he__________.
(i) visited it daily
(ii) came there to pray for a letter from his daughter
(iii) went there with faith and hope
(iv) believed God would bless him if he went there
Answer :
(iii) went there with faith and hope
Question 4-(c):
The Post Master's rudeness to Ali reveals his ___________________.
(i) lack of empathy
(ii) preoccupation with his work
(iii) preconceived notions
(iv) sensitivity
Answer :
(i) lack of empathy
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Question 4-(b):
The Post Office is referred to as Ali's "place of pilgrimage" as he__________.
(i) visited it daily
(ii) came there to pray for a letter from his daughter
(iii) went there with faith and hope
(iv) believed God would bless him if he went there
Answer :
(iii) went there with faith and hope
Question 1:
Look at the picture of the old man given below:
Working with your partner note down the feelings of the old man.
Answer :
Lonely
Dejected
Sad
Question 2:
Can you think of reasons for these feelings? Discuss with your partner and note down possible reasons.
Answer :
Note: This question is to be answered on the basis of your own understanding, experience and thoughts. It is strongly recommended that you prepare the solution on your own.
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Question 4-(a):
Ali's walking to the Post Office daily even in biting cold weather shows his ________.
(i) courage
(ii) optimism
(iii) foolishness
(iv) strength of will
Answer :
(iv) strength of will
Question 4-(b):
The Post Office is referred to as Ali's "place of pilgrimage" as he__________.
(i) visited it daily
(ii) came there to pray for a letter from his daughter
(iii) went there with faith and hope
(iv) believed God would bless him if he went there
Answer :
(iii) went there with faith and hope
Question 4-(c):
The Post Master's rudeness to Ali reveals his ___________________.
(i) lack of empathy
(ii) preoccupation with his work
(iii) preconceived notions
(iv) sensitivity
Answer :
(i) lack of empathy
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Question 4-(b):
The Post Office is referred to as Ali's "place of pilgrimage" as he__________.
(i) visited it daily
(ii) came there to pray for a letter from his daughter
(iii) went there with faith and hope
(iv) believed God would bless him if he went there
Answer :
(iii) went there with faith and hope