Idiom |
Sentence |
thorn in flesh |
He has been a thorn in flesh for them for years |
sore on back foot |
Mr. Rao has been annoying them like a sore on back foot |
top of the world |
As Sharma got a job. he is on top of the world |
cat on the wall |
sriram has not yet decided; he is being like a cat on wall |
Grammar
I. Read the sentences
I. Now, make a poster based on the information given below?
- Issuing authority: Andhra Pradesh Arts and Crafts Society, Vijayawada.
- Event: Dance Performance by Aarthi.
- November 14.
- Chief Guest: Honourable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
- Venue: PWD Grounds, Vijayawada.
ans:
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Listening
I. Listen to a debate on the topic Education of the Girl Child is a Burden
Education of the Girl Child Is a Burden
Speaker
Respected Chairperson, honourable Judges and dear friends, I stand here to express my views for the motion, Education of the girl child is a burden. I would like to state that the education of the girl child is indeed a burden
In a poor family the main concern for the head of the family is to provide food, clothing and health to all the members. Most of their resources are used for these priorities. Later, when they think of education, the first preference goes to the male child as he would be growing to be the breadwinner of the family, whereas the girl would leave the family one day. So, I feel that educating of the girl child is a burden
Speaker 2 Respected chairperson, honourable Judges and dear friends! My knowledgeable opponent is of the opinion that the education of the girl child is a burden. May I ask how education of the girl could be a burden when she is an equal partner in sharing the responsibilities and duties? If given a chance, she will be sharing the burden of the family at least till she gets married. So, I strongly oppose the motion
Speaker 1 When my opponent feels that the girl child would leave the family one day after marriage, cant we agree that it is a waste of money to educate a girl child? Instead, the families can save the money to bear the expenses of her wedding. Yes, surely the girl can reduce the burden not by earning after education but by managing the household work. As her duty in the later part of life is to look after the family and children, she better gets practice in the same. If she is away from home for longer periods, it would be an additional burden on the family
Speaker 2 My friend said, the future of the girl child is to look after the family and children. Havent such traditional gender roles led to inequalities in the society? I strongly feel that an educated girl can render financial assistance to the father and later to the husband. My dear friend, it is education that will bring about a change in the attitude of people towards the role of women. Indeed, it is rightly said: If you educate a man, you educate an individual. If you educate a woman, you educate a family
Now, complete the table based on the information youve just listened to
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Bonsai Life Part 2 Summary in English
Though Akkayya had been very interested in studying, Nannagaru didnt educate her. He believed that studies wouldnt get into a girl head. So,
he had made Akkayya discontinue her education. He concentrated only on Annayya education. Akkayya got married to a villager and she was limited to do her household work. Ammalu took her Akkayya around the house. Akkayya was surprised to see the turayi and pomegranate trees in the flower pots among the flower plants. She felt sorry for them.
She questioned Ammalu how they would grow in that little space and why they couldnt let them grow freely. Ammalu explained that they were bonsai trees.
She told that Bonsai was a special method of growing plants.
The Japanese named this method bonsai. But Akkayya didnt like this idea. Ammalu was distressed as she was unable to impress her Akkayya with her bonsai.
Ammalu caught hold of Akkayya shoulder and dragged her into the room. After a while it started raining.
Akkayya opened the window and looked at the streets. She saw many people standing under the huge turayi tree.
She showed it to Ammalu saying that it was providing shelter to the people and potecting them.
Ammalu asked her Akkayya what was the surprising thing about it.
Then Akkayya made Ammalu understand that a housewife life was like that of a bonsai. Though bonsai looked proper and sweet, it was very delicate.
It couldnt provide protection to anyone. Infact, it had to be brought under the canopy so that it would not be destroyed.
Akkayya words touched Ammalu heart. She felt like freeing the bonsai trees from their flower pots. Thus the story is a plea to provide education for women to empower them and make financially independent
About the Author
Abburi Chayadevi is a well known feminist writer born in 1933. She has written many short stories and essays. She was awarded by the Central Sahitya Akademi in 2005. In her works, she elucidates women life and their feelings
Bonsai Life Part 2 Glossary
adept (adj): a natural ability to do something skilfully
drudgery (n): hard, boring work
stunted (v): prevented from growth
perplex (v): confuse
canopy (n): a cover fixed over something for shelter
squall (n): a strong wind
rage (v): come with force
respite (n): a short period of rest
nought (n): nothingzero
backyard (n): an area with a hard surface behind a house
trimming (n): making something neater, smaller, better by cutting parts from it
confine (v): to keep something inside the limits of a particular activity
disheartened (adj): made somebody lose hope or confidence
collapsed (v): lay down
tend (v): to care for something
withstand (v): to be strong enough not to be hurt or damaged by extreme conditions
dragged (v): pulled somebody or something along with effort and difficulty