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A New Day, A New Way
Lesson 6
ACTIVITIES
Q. 1. Answer the following questions from the lesson:
(a) Why was Seema upset?
Answer— Seema was upset because her salary was delayed and she needed money for swati’s school fees.
(b) What did Swati suggest to her mother?
Answer— Swati suggested to her mother that they could try the NGO that came to their school and get some help.
(c) What happened when Seema met the lady at the office of the NGO?
Answer— When Seema met the lady of the NGO, she talked about her hopes of setting up a small business. Then the lady took her to a large room where a group of women were stitching soft dolls.
(d) What did the women of ‘Brave Mothers’ do?
Answer— The women of ‘Brave Mothers’ took vocational training in a variety of fields like toy making, embroidery, tailoring, culinary arts, mobile repairing etc. Once the traning is finished, a small loan is provided to start their own business.
(e) What was Seema interested in doing?
Answer— Seema was interested in culinary training as she loves cooking.
(f) How did the NGO help Seema?
Answer— The NGO helped Seema by providing culinary training and also assured her to sanctioned a loan even before her training as she needed money immediately.
Q. 2. Check your comprehension.
Find out the meanings of the words in italics and select the correct answers from the options.
(a) Seema looked at Swati’s calm and resolute face.
(i) sad
(ii) adamant
(iii) brave
(iv) determined, firm
Answer— (iv) determined, firm
(b) “I would like to choose culinary traning as a vocation.”
(i) tailoring
(ii) toy making
(iii) embrodery
(iv) cooking
Answer— (iv) cooking
(c) Her heart brimmed with new dreams
(i) lacked
(ii) overflowed
(iii) loaded
(iv) exhausted
Answer— (ii) overflowed
Q. 3. Here are some more words from the lesson
Read the words in column A and find out their meanings in column B. Draw lines to match each word with its meaning.
| A | B |
| (a) edge | (i) put one’s arms around somebody to hold them tightly, especially to show deep love or liking |
| (b) adored | (ii) wrote something quickly |
| (c) jotted | (iii) loved somebody very much |
| (d) hugged | (iv) a raised design on a fabric |
| (e) embrossed | (v) the outside limit of an object, a surface or an area |
Answer—
| A | B |
| (a) edge | (v) the outside limit of an object, a surface or an area |
| (b) adored | (iii) loved somebody very much |
| (c) jotted | (ii) wrote something quickly |
| (d) hugged | (i) put one’s arms around somebody to hold them tightly, especially to show deep love or liking |
| (e) embrossed | (iv) a raised design on a fabric |
Q. 4. Sit in groups. Each group will take up one of the following points for discussion. The leader of each group will present the answers to the class on behalf of the group:
(a) What, according to you, are the qualities of a good daughter/good son?
Answer— A good daughter or son is caring, respectful, and supportive. They listen to their parents and help out when needed. Being honest and loving are also important qualities.
(b) Do you think Swati is a good daughter? Why do you think so?
Answer— Yes, I think Swati is a good daughter.
(c) What are good qualities you have that match with Swati’s? (Each member will write his/her good qualities as a daughter/ son.)
(d) What will you do to become a better daughter/son?
Answer— To become a better daughter or son, I will communicate more openly and listen to my parents’ thoughts. I’ll spend quality time with them, whether it’s sharing meals or enjoying activities together. I’ll show my appreciation through small acts of kindness and regularly express my gratitude for everything they do. Lastly, I’ll support them in challenging times and celebrate their successes.
Q. 5. Let’s learn some grammar :
Look at the underlined words in the following sentences from the lesson.
“Seema Deka drew the window curtains of her living room. Without switching on the light, she sat on the edge of her bed, lost in thought.”
| The underlned words on, of and in are prepositions. A preposition is a word usually placed before a noun or a pronoun to show its relation to a place, time, cause, purpose or means. |
Here are some common type of prepositions. They denote
(a) place or position:
e.g. in, on, at, over, under, above, below, behind, between, beyond
(i) The book is on the table.
(ii) He is at school now.
(b) time:
e.g. at, on, in, for, from…to, since, during, till/untill
(i) She will go to the office in the moring.
(ii) She sat there for three hours.
(c) cause:
e.g. because of, on account of, from, out of, of
(i) The match had to be stopped because of the rain.
(ii) Our school is closed on account of Bihu.
(d) purpose:
e.g. for
(i) I am waiting for the taxi.
(e) means:
e.g. by, with, on. in
(i) I go to school by bus.
(ii) I will cut the cake with this knife.
Now fill in the blanks with the correct preposition from the choices given in brackets.
(a) Seema was upset …………………………… the information. (with/in/by)
Answer— Seema was upset by the information.
(b) Swati told her …………………………… a lady who lived here. (about/of/for)
Answer— Swati told her about a lady who lived here.
(c) She asked Seema to see the lady …………………………… her office. (on/at/by)
Answer— She asked Seema to see the lady at her office.
(d) She was the boss ………………………….. the NGO. (for/by/of)
Answer— She was the boss of the NGO.
Q. 6. As you know, there are different ways of presenting the same idea.
Find a sentence in the text that has the same meaning as each of the following statements. The first one has been done for you.
(a) She was very wise for her age, Seema thought.
Answer— She looked so mature, Seema thought.
(b) He had expired a few years ago.
Answer— He passed away a few years ago.
(c) Depending on Seema’s success, she would be given more work.
Answer— Seema would be assigned more work based on her success.
(d) Her heart was filled with new hopes and desires.
Answer— New hopes and desires filled her heart.
| S. L. No | Contents (Class 8 English) |
| Lesson 1 | The Prince of Panidihing |
| Lesson 2 | My Native Land |
| Lesson 3 | Explore India: Quiz Time |
| Lesson 4 | Dokchory learns about the Panchayat |
| Lesson 5 | Louis Pasteur |
| Lesson 6 | A New Day A New Way |
| Lesson 7 | Sympathy |
| Lesson 8 | Chandraprabha Saikiani |
Q. 7. Read the lesson carefully once again. Working with your partner, use the information given in it to design a signboard for the NGO ‘Brave Mothers’ which will be displayed near the gate.
Answer— Do it yourself with the help of your class teacher.
Q. 8. This is the copy of a letter that Seema wrote to the Branch Manager of Assam Co-operative Milan Bank for the sanction of a loan. Read it.
| ToThe Branch ManagerAssam Co-operative Milan Bank
Naharguri, Assam Date: 1 January 2019 Sub: Application for sanction of a loan amount of Rs 10,000/- Sir, I have been a customer with your bank for over five years. I would like to apply for a personal loan of Rs 10,000/- to set up a catering business. I have done the necessary market survey and have submitted all the necessary documents. I will be very grateful if you could sanction the loan at the earliest. Thank you, and looking forward to hearning from you. Yours faithfully, Seema Deka |
Now, write a similar letter to ‘Brave Mothers’ asking for a loan to set up your toy making business. Carefully note how to begin and end a letter. Also note how the date, subject line and salutation are written.
Answer—
To
Brave Mothers NGO
Date: ___
Subject: Application for sanction of loan
Sir,
I have been taking vocational traning in toy making under your NGO since a long time. Now, as my training session is going to end soon, I would like to request for a loan so that I could set-up my own toy making business.
I will be very grateful if you could grant me the loan at the earliest. Thank you, and looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully
——-
Q. 9. In the lesson, Swati tells her mother that she would call up the NGO, ‘Brave Mothers’. She would seek help from the representative from the NGO who had visited her school to create awareness on “Entrepreneurship Development and Self Reliance” .
Now work in pairs. Imagine one of you is Swati’s mother and the other is the lady from ‘Brave Mothers’. Write a telephone conversation between Swati’s mother and the lady. Note down the conversation and enact it before the class.
Answer—
Swati’s Mother: Hello! Good morning. Am I speaking to ‘Brave Mothers’?
The Lady: Good morning ma’am. Yes, this is ‘Brave Mothers’.
Swati’s Mother: I’m Seema Deka. My daughter mentioned you came to their school to create awareness on “Entrepreneurship Development and Self Reliance.
The Lady: Great! How can I assist you today?
Swati’s Mother: I’d like your help to start a small tailoring business.
The Lady: Sure! Please come to our office tomorrow at 11 AM to discuss.
Swati’s Mother: Thank you, ma’am. I’ll be there.
The Lady: You’re welcome! See you then.
Q. 10. Find out from your teacher/parents/nearest bank/internet how to open an online bank account. Write out the instructions in clear steps below and tell your classmates how to open the account.
Answer—
Step 1: Choose Your Banking Partner …
Step 2: Visit their Website or use their app to fill up the application form.
Step 3: Upload The Necessary Documents like PAN and Aadhaar card.
Step 4: Submit the application form.
Step 5: Complete The video KYC Process.
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