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Unit 11 Hobbies Class 12 | Language Development On Walking | Compulsory English by Suraj Bhatt
Unit 11: Hobbies: On Walking
BEFORE YOU READ
a. What is your best hobby?
Answer:
My best hobby is reading books regarding stories.
b. How do you fulfil your hobby?
Answer:
I fulfil my hobby by buying different stories' books and reading them.
WORKING WITH WORDS
A. Find the words from the text which have the following meanings.
a. a wave-like motion
Answer:
Word 》undulation
b. to make or do something again exactly in the same way
Answer:
Word 》replicated
c. decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
Answer:
Word 》dilapidated
d. a bright, smooth surface
Answer:
Word 》sheen
e. the feeling of having no energy and enthusiasm
Answer:
Word 》listlessness
f. a state of noise, commotion and confusion
Answer:
Word 》cacophonous
g. being alone, often by choice
Answer:
Word 》solitude
h. to regard with respect, often tinged with awe
Answer:
Word 》revere
i. said in a way that is not direct, so that the real meaning is not immediately clear
Answer:
Word 》obliquely
B. Find the meaning of the following words from a dictionary.
sophisticated, conscious, blistering, proximity, invisible
Answer:
sophisticated 》elegant or refined
conscious 》alert, awake; with one's mental faculties active.
blistering 》very hot
proximity 》closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship
invisible 》Unable to be seen; out of sight; not visible.
COMPREHENSION
Answer the following questions:
a. What is the author’s favourite hobby? Why does she like it so much?
Answer:
The author's favourite hobby is walking. She likes it so much because of the movement, the rhythm, the instability of the senses, and the body that initiates it. She is very fond of it and enjoys a lot of physical sensations while walking.
b. What sorts of roads did the writer prefer to walk on when she was very young?
Answer:
When the writer was very young, she preferred walking long distances, especially on roads that were unpaved and uneven, like the roads around her uncle's house (mamaghar).
c. How did walking give the author and her classmates a sense of freedom?
Answer:
Walking gave the author and her classmates a sense of freedom by providing time to enjoy the long way back home. They walked back home on their feet, mostly if they left the school bus after their school activities. Away from their regimental routine, they enjoyed their walking with a sense of freedom.
d. In what ways were the roads in Kathmandu different from the ones in Sydney?
Answer:
The roads in Kathmandu were cacophonous, whereas Sydney roads and streets were far quieter and more organised.
e. How did walking help the author in the new country?
Answer:
Walking helped the author in the new country by renewing the circumstances of her life and changing her psyche. It helped her to get out of all kinds of pressures and search for a pace and a rhythm that she felt most natural.
f. What were the treasures of Petersham, where the writer lived with her family?
Answer:
Following were the treasures of Petersham, where the writer lived with her family:
▪︎ Across the big Parramatta Road from Leichhardt, where the buildings of her high school stood, was the completely nondescript Petersham.
▪︎ The place faced the dreary backsides of shops along Parramatta Road. Dismal as it was, it had its treasures.
▪︎ A tiny park no one visited was a minute down the road, and then turning left led the corner to another park, with a huge rock at one end. On the one hand, it was a good place to hide and a buffer in one suburb.
g. What things became her permanent friends with whom she could share her feelings?
Answer:
The physical worlds (the earth, the sky, the trees, the water, and the air) became her permanent friends with whom she could share her feelings.
h. Why did she feel that she had travelled to ‘a desert, to emptiness’ as she went to the United States?
Answer:
As she went to the United States, she felt that she had travelled to a desert, to emptiness' because she found that there was no footing to be had, and walking was perhaps the healthiest way to seek that lost footing.
i. Why did the author eventually feel that the strange city was known to her?
Answer:
The author eventually felt that the strange city was known to her because she found the same essence of nature there as in her hometown. She found all the same places on earth as her hometown.
j. How did walking make her feel at home with different places she visited?
Answer:
Walking made her feel at home with the different places she visited because she was filled with gratitude for all the streets that have given shape to her feet, her body, and her being.
CRITICAL THINKING
a. Do you believe that walking helps us understand ourselves? Give reasons in support of your opinion.
Answer:
Yes, I believe that walking helps us understand ourselves. By walking, we understand an 'inverted pendulum' gait in which the body vaults over the stiff limb or limbs with each step. Walking is a physical activity that is very important for our health. When we walk, we become aware of our breath, steps, body, and surroundings. It also helps us to see what happens in our inner thoughts and feelings that react to the sights, sounds, and sensations of our outer world. It reduces stress and makes us self-aware. This involves paying attention to the different parts of our bodies, how we feel, and the world around us. While walking, we interact with our inner selves and evaluate ourselves, our actions, and our behavior. It makes us realise who I am. Understanding ourselves means self-realisation, which can happen when we are alone and immersed in the natural world.
b. Think of one of your hobbies. How does this hobby relate to your psyche and self?
Answer:
A hobby is an activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time. It is a favourite activity that a person does for pleasure. A hobby is something we do in our leisure time. It is one of the best ways to pass the time. A hobby is not our main occupation. The profession of a man may be the hobby of another man. The choice of a man's hobby depends on his tastes, nature, profession, and abilities. A hobby provides entertainment when we feel bored.
Different people have different hobbies. Hobbies teach us to be busy, not idle. I do have a variety of hobbies. Among my various hobbies, reading is one of my favourites, which I always prefer to do in my spare time. People in the world prefer to engage themselves in a variety of hobbies in their leisure time. Most people in the world try to achieve knowledge of various things and enjoy various types of games and entertainment. But for me, reading is the best way to grasp different kinds of knowledge. Due to this hobby, I have gained many ideas regarding different things. This hobby relates to my psyche and self, as it has brought about changes in my life. I keep on utilising my spare time by holding books most of the time. This hobby has kept me quite away from people's contact. I always try to find a peaceful environment to read books in. I try to keep my distance from people. Nowadays, books have become my only friends. Most of my friends complain about my acts. They even try to stop me from reading. I'm too engrossed while reading books. I love reading books, no matter what others think about me. This hobby has changed me completely.
c. Many people turn their hobbies into careers. Is it good to turn one's hobby into a career?
Answer:
Hobbies are usually undertaken on a part-time basis, or in some cases, they can become a one-person part-time occupation.
Yes, it is good to turn one's hobby into a career. Anyone can turn their hobbies into careers by monetizing their skills and the time spent on them. The advantage of this is not that they enjoy their entertainment more, but that it also earns them money. It could mean that they can pursue a career that they are also passionate about.
Turning hobbies into a career is the best way to make progress in life. But choosing hobbies as a career isn't a good choice for everyone. Most people fail at this while following their hobbies. For those who want to have successful careers based on their hobbies, it is very important for all of them to be excellent at their hobbies. It is difficult for them too. Most people who follow their hobbies and turn their hobbies into a career fail in their sectors due to their lack of experience in business. There must be the perfect blend of hobbies and experience with hard dedication. Those who can perform well along with their hobbies and experiences will have a bright future ahead.
WRITING
Highlighting the advantages of walking, Henry David Thoreau says, “An earlymorning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” Write an essay on the advantages of morning walk.
Answer:
Essay on the Advantages of Morning Walk
A morning walk helps a person stay healthy and active. It is a light exercise that does not require any expertise. It is good for both young and old people. It refreshes our minds and keeps us fit. We should go for a morning walk regularly.
A morning walk is good for our health. It is one of the mildest exercises for all age groups, and it refreshes one's mind as well as the body.
A morning walk is a very good exercise. A vigorous walk of about one and a half kilometres increases the flow of blood in the body. It activates the supine muscles of the legs. As a result, various diseases that afflict the motor system of the body do not attack the body. Doctors recommend morning walks for heart and muscle patients. A regular morning walk improves appetite and helps in the formation of new blood capillaries. It also sharpens the five sensory faculties of the human body. A morning walk is the best tonic for the elderly and sick. It is a permanent cure for many diseases. Brisk walking is a useful and healthy exercise.
A morning walk provides positive thinking for the person. It provides new insights into various problems at home and in the office. This is the only way to contemplate oneself.
In short, a morning walk is a necessity in the fast-paced life of this century.
GRAMMAR
Passive Voice
A. Study the following sentences.
Sheela gave Milan a bar of chocolate.
Milan was given a bar of chocolate by Sheela.
A bar of chocolate was given to Milan by Sheela.
B. Change the following sentences into passive voice.
a. I want someone to love me.
Answer:
I want to be loved.
b. Someone broke into our house while we were on holiday.
Answer:
Our house was broken into while we were on holiday.
c. I don’t like people staring at me.
Answer:
I don't like being stared at.
d. Is it true that someone stole your car?
Answer:
Is it true that your car was stolen?
e. The cat enjoys someone tickling him.
Answer:
The cat enjoys being tickled.
f. Would Swostika open the window?
Answer:
Would the window be opened by Swostika?
g. Did they confess the crime?
Answer:
Was the crime confessed by them?
h. He thinks that someone is teaching Jennie.
Answer:
He thinks that Jennie is being taught.
i. Sabina hates people laughing at her.
Answer:
Sabina hates being laughed at.
C. Complete the following sentences as in the example.
Example:
People believe that the one billion defaulters are staying in the UAE.
The one billion defaulters are believed to be staying in the UAE.
a. English people think that the number thirteen is unlucky.
The number thirteen…………………………unlucky by English people.
Answer:
The number thirteen is thought to be unlucky by English people.
b. What are you wearing for the wedding?
Actually, I am having……………………………………….. (a suit make).
Answer:
Actually, I am having a suit made. They will give it tomorrow.
c. The carpet in our drawing room is very dirty. It needs ………………………………. (clean).
Answer:
The carpet in our drawing room is very dirty. It needs to be cleaned.
d. There are rumours that the factory at the corner is manufacturing bombs.
The factory at the corner is rumoured……………………………………bombs.
Answer:
The factory at the corner is rumoured to be manufacturing bombs.
e. Some people believe that Silajit from Jumla cures all indigestion problems.
Silajit from Jumla………………………………..all digestion problems.
Answer:
Silajit from Jumla is believed to cure all digestion problems.
f. People claim that Changu Narayan temple is the oldest temple in Nepal.
Changu Narayan temple…………………………………the oldest temple in Nepal.
Answer:
Changu Narayan temple is claimed to be the oldest temple in Nepal.
g. A: Your car is making a terrible noise.
B: Thank you. I am not a mechanic and I will…………soon. (repair).
Answer:
B: Thank you. I am not a mechanic and I will have my car repaired soon. (repair).
h. The police suspect that the criminal left the country.
The criminal...................the country.
Answer:
The criminal is suspected to have left the country.
i. A: Where are you going?
B: I am going to the stationery to get……………(my document /photocopy)
Answer:
B: I am going to the stationery to get my documents photocopied.
j. People allege that the corrupt leader has embezzled millions of rupees.
The leader………………………..millions of rupees.
Answer:
The leader is alleged to have embezzled millions of rupees.
SPEAKING
Reminding
A. Read the conversation below. Underline the expressions that are used for reminding.
Trishna: Hi, Bhim! What’s up?
Bhim: Hi, Trishna! Nothing much. What about you?
Trishna: Fine. By the way, have you started packing things?
Bhim: Yes, I have. Why?
Trishna: You won’t forget to take your guitar, will you?
Bhim: Yeah. Thanks. I must do that. But remember to carry plentiful of popcorns.
Trishna: Sure. That sounds exciting! Will you remind me how long the hiking to Ranimahal in Palpa is?
Bhim: Not much. We can get there within a couple of hours from Tansen. I have been there twice with my family.
Trishna: But, I have never been there.
Bhim: You must hike to Ranimahal. Located by the side of the Kaligandaki River, the palace is marvelous. It’s thrilling to walk on a path right above a raging stream right before reaching Ranimahal. This monument is compared with the Taj Mahal in India. Do you know who built it?
Trishna: Wow! Sounds Marvelous! I think Ranimahal was built by Khadga Shamsher Junga Bahadur Rana in memory of Tej Kumari Devi, his youngest wife, who died in 1892.
Bhim: Excellent! You have good memories. You still remember the Social Studies teacher explaining about its history. But, it’s a pity! I don’t have a good camera phone.
Trishna: Ah yes, I will take my father’s i-Phone. Well, Bhim, I don’t have an extension cord. Can I remind you to take one? Just in case we don’t get enough charging points at the hotel.
Bhim: Alright. I think we must share our preparations with other friends as well after the classes are over this afternoon.
Trishna: That’s a good idea. Actually, I have already shared it with Niroj and Nirjala. They have already agreed. Remember to call Shreejala who is absent today.
Bhim: That makes sense. Let’s get back to class. The break is about to be over.
B. Say how one can remind someone in the following situations. Use different expressions for each.
a. You want your friend to return your books by Friday evening.
I: Hi! Ram. How are you?
Ram: Hi! Hari. I'm fine, thank you. And you.
I: I'm also fine, thank you. Have you brought the science book that I lent you last Friday?
Ram: Oh! I'm extremely sorry. I forgot to bring that.
I: It's okay. Remember to bring it tomorrow morning.
Ram: Sure. But you have to remind me once in the morning through your missed call.
I: Sure. I'll.
b. You want to remind someone about the upcoming meeting.
I: Hi! Jenisha.
Jenisha: Hello! Sir.
I: You won't forget to attend the upcoming meeting, will you?
Jenisha: Sure, sir. I won't. I'm preparing for it right now.
I: Don't forget to carry all the important documents with you.
Jenisha: I have already packed all of the documents, sir.
I: Good. Wonderful job.
c. The driver wants to remind the passengers about having lunch at the next stop.
Driver: Ladies and gentlemen. Get ready for lunch at the next stop. Remember to have lunch there. We won't get a chance to stop the bus for the next five hours.
Passengers: Sure. Don't worry about that. We'll have our lunch at the next stop.
Driver: But remember to carry your masks while getting down from the bus.
Passengers: Thanks a lot for reminding us.
d. You have your birthday the next week and you have invited your teacher for it.
I: Good morning, sir.
Sir: Good morning, Ram.
I: Sir, I would like to invite you to my birthday next week.
Sir: Thanks. I'll surely come.
I: Remember to come on time, sir.
Sir: Sure. Will you remind me about the exact time of your birthday, won't you?
I: Sure, sir. I'll remind you through my call on a particular day.
Sir: Okay, Ram. Thanks. a lot.
e. Your mother wants to remind your father about the loan payment schedule.
Mother: Dear, remember to visit the bank for the loan payment.
Father: Oh, of course. But remember to inform me of the exact time to visit.
Mother: Sure. Remember to carry the last payment's receipt.
Father: Sure, I will carry it.
Mother: Okay. So nice of you.
f. The final examination is coming near. The teacher wants to tell the students about it.
Teacher: May I have your attention, please?
Students: Yes, sir.
Teacher: You won't forget the date of your final exam, will you?
Students: Sure sir. We won't. Will you remind us of the exact time of the examination, sir?
Teacher: Sure. I'll. The exam will start at 7 in the morning. Remember to inform all the students who are absent today.
Students: Sure sir. We'll inform.
Teacher: Thank you so much.
Students: Welcome sir.
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