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Question 5.
Words inscribed on a tomb?
- epitome
- epistle
- epilogue
- epitaph
Answer:
Project Work
You have read about Nick Vujicic, who has accomplished every seemingly impossible thing In life despite having the most difficult form of disability. You have read about Narayana Murthy, who is one of the most remarkable examples to win over the unbeatable difficulties. You may also have heard or read about some remarkable Indian women such as Sudha Murthy, Sudha Chandran, Kiran Bedi and many other women who have crossed all the hurdles to become successful
Work in pairs and make a list of qualities you like in your partner. Exchange in the list with your partner. Assess whether you want to add more words describing own qualities in it. All qualities are present in all of us, though some are better developed than others. Qualities help us live well and solve problems that we may come across in our lives.
Model ?
Answer:
The qualities I like in my partner are hard working, sincerity, punctuality, honesty, helping nature, wisdom and such others. My partner also want almost all the same.
Check your personality:
If you tick Yes to the statements, 1,5,6,8,10,12,14,15 and No to the statements, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13, you are a positive personality. Every Yes or No carries one mark each. For example, a person may say Yes to three statements and No to 2 of the above, his / her score will be 5/15. That means, he/she is 33% positive.
Self Assessment
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Read and tick (?) in the appropriate box.
I Will Do It Summary in English
Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy is the founder of Infosys, a leading IT company in the world. He is an icon of simplicity, uncompromising quality and fairness. He devotes his service and wealth for the welfare of mankind. He became a pioneer of Indias software industry and started the Information Technology wave.
When Murthy was a child, he was very sharp. He was very much interested in Physics and Maths. He could understand theories of science easily. His father was a high-school teacher and an eager reader of English literature. His aim was to study at an IIT. He applied for the entrance test along with his friends.
He acted as the guide for the others. He would easily solve the problems with which his friends struggled. He always dreamt of studying at IIT. He did well in the test and passed with a high rank. He was thrilled and went to his father with delight.
When he told his father that he wanted to join IIT, his father said no, telling him about their poor financial position. His father advised him to stay in Mysore and study as much as he wanted. He was sad to say this to his bright son
The teenager was disappointed and his dreams had burnt to ashes. He was sorrowful but didnt get angry with anybody. He was an introvert. The day on which his classmates were leaving for Madras (Chennai), he went to the station to say good bye and good luck to them. Though all his friends were excited and discussing their new hostels, new courses etc., he stood there silently. He wished all of them standing there even after he could no longer see the train
He stood there motionless. He decided to change his life by hard work. He followed the philosophy of the Bhagavath Gita Your best friend is yourself and your worst enemy is yourself. He worked very hard, and focused on one thing, never bothering about his personal life or comforts. He shared his wealth with others. He earned all his wealth legally and ethically
About the author:
Sudha Murthy, the wife of N.R.Narayana Murthy, is an Indian social worker and author. Murthy began her professional career as a computer scientist and engineer. She is the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation. She has founded several orphanages, participated in rural development efforts, supported the movement to provide all Karnataka government schools with computer and library facilities, and established the The Murthy Classical Library of India at Harvard University
Murthy also teaches Computer Science Composed fiction "Dollar Sose". The present story is an extract from one of the most successful stories How I Taught my Grandmother to Read & Other Stories.
Glossary:
mandap (n) = a raised platform;
Anna (n) = a word used to address a respecteble elder or older male
D-Day (n0 = a date on which something important is expected to happen. (From the name given to June 6, 1944, the day on which the U.S., British, and other armies landed on the beaches of northern France in the Second World War.);
Icon (n) = a famous person or thing that people admire and see as a symbol of a particular idea, way of life, etc;
philanthropist (n) = one who devotes his service or wealth for the love of mankind;
avid (adj) = eager;
aspirant (n) = person who is ambitious;
ultimate (adj) = beyond which no other exists or is possible;
afford (v) = be able to buy or do ;
expenses (n) = money spent in doing a specific job, or for a specific purpose;
fondest (adj) = most affectionate; having a great liking for somebody or something;
drizzle (v) = rain in many fine drops;
ethically (adv) = morally,
grasp (v) = understand something,
implied (v) = gave the meaning,
burnt to ashes (idiom) = lost hopes
introvert (n) = a quiet person who is interested in his/her own thoughts and feelings.
chirping (v) = making short high sounds
set in (phr-v) = begin
pioneer (n) = a person who is first to do something