Test Set By:
Prof. Tushar Chavan
Rashtriya Junior College,
Chalisgaon
Dist. Jalgaon
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Std.XI and Std. XII Maharashtra state board text, activity sheet, grammar, vocabulary and writing skill resources.
Friday, 11 December 2020
Wednesday, 9 December 2020
2.6 Money
2.6 Money
Title of the poem:
The title ‘Money’ shows the influence and importance of money in this world. Money has the ability to change the behaviour of individual persons. Everyone tries to earn a lot of money but surprisingly it is seen that after becoming rich most of the persons loose peace of mind. The poor in comparison to this situation can sleep peacefully and enjoy life neglecting lack of money.
About
the poem:
The poem ‘Money’ tells us about the rich man who wants to be a poor man to find the real happiness. It is when we do not have money or have lost our money, we realize how important the money is. At the end, the poet says that now he doesn’t have money, but he has true friends. These true friends are few in number.
Poet: William H. Davies:
He was born in Newport,
Wales. He was a poet and a writer. He spent a significant part of his life as a
tramp (a person who has no home or job and who moves from place to place) or
hobo (a traveling worker) in the United Kingdom and the United States. He
became a peddler (Someone who travels about selling his wares -as on the
streets or at carnivals) and street singer in England.
After several years of
a wandering life, he published his first volume, ‘The Soul’s Destroyer and
other Poems’.
1) Give your views
about 'Importance of money.'
a) Money is used as
capital in business.
b) Money is necessary
to satisfy basic needs.
c) Money is essential
to get good education and health care requirements.
d) Money is useful because
it enables us to have more control over our life, more freedom to carve out our
own path, and fewer limitations on our choices.
e) Money gives prestige and importance to the individuals in the society.
f) Money helps to gain
material pleasures.
3) Make a list of the good qualities of your
friend.
a) Kind
b) Clever
c) Good tempered
d) Sensitive
e) Calm
f) Humorous
g) Helpful
i) Smart
4) Share your views on 'Money is the root of
all evils'.
According to me money isn’t evil on it’s own. No inanimate object is evil on it’s own. Objects can only become evil through our intentions. If you love money, you become a slave to it. So do not earn money only for money’s sake. Greed of money is definitely the root of all evils. Such greed leads to destruction of morality, good values and sensitivity. Some people literally love money. So in that case money is the root of all evils but for others who don’t have such greed money is just the instrument of living good and secure life.
5) Do you lend money to
your friend? Give reasons.
|
Yes |
No |
|
1) Because my one friend has very poor financial
background. |
1) Because the other friends get enough money to
spend |
|
2) Because he / she can continue the study. |
2) Because they don’t need extra money. |
|
3) Because he / she can’t afford the travelling
expenses. |
3) Because they will waste the extra money on
worthless activities. |
|
4) Because he / she can save the meagre income of
his / her family. |
4) Because they are enough rich so they never demand
money. |
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Poem- Money by William H. Davies
Title of the poem:
The title ‘Money’ shows the influence and importance of money in this world. Money has the ability to change the behaviour of individual persons. Everyone tries to earn a lot of money but surprisingly it is seen that after becoming rich most of the persons loose peace of mind. The poor in comparison to this situation can sleep peacefully and enjoy life neglecting lack of money.
Poet: William H. Davies:
He was a Welsh poet and a writer. He spent a significant part of his life as a tramp (a person who has no home or job and who moves from place to place) or hobo (a traveling worker) in the United Kingdom and the United States.
He became a peddler (Someone who travels about selling his wares -as on the streets or at carnivals) and street singer in England. After several years of a wandering life, he published his first volume, ‘The Soul’s Destroyer and other Poems’.
Glossary
False Man- wrong person having no sense of true friendship
Knocking- hitting noisily to attract attention.
Trumpet- a brass musical instrument
False world- world based on false concept of pleasure
Hum- sing with closed lips
Frown- show anger
Morn till night- from morning to the night
Untrue- not faithful
Real- original
Figures of Speech
1) For many a false man as a friend
Answer- Alliteration
Explanation- The sound of letter ‘f’ is repeated.
2) Because a man is dead; I dared
Answer- Alliteration
Explanation- The sound of letter ‘d’ is repeated.
3) When I had money, money, O!
Answer- Repetition-
Explanation- The word ‘money’ is repeated.
4) Then felt I like a child that holds
A trumpet that he must not blow.
Answer- Simile
Explanation- The poet is directly compared with a child.
5) And how their wives do hum like bees.
Answer- Simile
Explanation- The wives are directly compared with the bees.
6) Much have I thought of life.
Answer- Inversion
Explanation- The words are not in a correct prose order. The correct prose order is- I have thought much of life.
7) And how their wives do hum like bees
Answer- Onomatopoeia
Explanation- The ‘hum’ express sound
8) So, when I hear these poor ones laugh,
And see the rich ones coldly frown-
Answer- Antithesis
Explanation- The opposite words ‘poor’ and ‘rich’ are used.
9) Poor men, think I, need not go up
So much as rich men should come down.
Answer- Antithesis
Explanation- The opposite words ‘up’ and ‘down’ as well as ‘poor’ and ‘rich’ are used.
10) When I had money, money, O!
Answer- Apostrophe
Explanation- Money is personified and directly addressed.
11) For many a false man as a friend.
Answer- Inversion
Explanation- The words are not in a correct prose order. The correct prose order is 'A false man as a friend for many'.
12) My many friends proved all untrue.
Answer- Alliteration
Explanation- The sound of letter ‘m’ is repeated.
13) My friends are real, though very few.
Answer- Alliteration
Explanation- The sound of letter ‘f’ is repeated.
14) For many a false man as a friend
Answer- Simile
Explanation- The false man is directly compared to a friend.
15) And how their wives do hum like bees.
Answer- Simile
Explanation- The wives are directly compared to bees.
16) How poor men's hearts are ever light.
Answer- Metaphor
Explanation- The 'light' and the 'heart of poor man' are indirectly compared.
17) Poor men, think I, need not go up
Answer- Inversion
Explanation- The words are not in a correct prose order. The correct prose order is - I think poor men need not go up.
18) Because a man is dead; I dared
Answer- Alliteration
Explanation- The sound of letter ‘d’ is repeated.
19) Poor men, think I, need not go up
Answer- Alliteration
Explanation- The sound of letter ‘n’ is repeated.
Activity: Poetic Appreciation-
Q. Write an appreciation of the poem ‘Money’
Answer-
About the poem-
The poem ‘Money’ is written by a Welsh poet William H. Davies. It is a reflective poem. The poem has five stanzas of four lines each. The poet shows the difference in the life of the rich and the poor. He also presented the reality of his friends.
Theme-
The theme of the poem is that Money can’t give you at all happiness. When the poet was rich, he had many false friends but when he becomes poor, he has fewer friends, but they all are real.
Language-
The language used in the poem is simple and easy to understand. Each stanza of the poem follows a different rhyme scheme. The poet has beautified the poem by using figures of speech such as Simile, onomatopoeia, Antithesis, Repetition and Inversion.
Special Feature-
The special feature of the poem is the use of Imagery. The imagery like ‘came knocking all day at my door’ or ‘a child that holds a trumpet’ etc. presents word picture of the events.
Message-
By this poem, the poet has given the message that wealth is not required to become happy. But happiness lies in having contentment at heart and to have genuine people in our life. Satisfaction can be achieved in the poverty too. This is shown in the behaviour of the poor women.
My Opinion about the poem-
The poem is very thought - provoking as it shows the power of money and real nature of friends. I like it very much.
See More-
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See Marathi Translation of the poem - Money
| धन जेव्हा होते मजपाशी बहुत धन, धन, हो! बावरे झालं होत माझे मन, मन, हो! परि तिळमात्रही मिळे नसें गंध, प्राप्त झाला आनंद जेव्हा पुरता झालो मी निर्धन, धन, हो! खोटे मित्र, अतिस्वार्थ प्रियजन देत मला रोज दर्शन हो ! मात्र आता हे सगळेंच अदर्शन हो! आकलन माझं ‘मी बाळ तान्हे’, करीत अनुसंधान फुंकून तुतारी असावी एखाद्या लहानग्याच्या हाती हो ! नसते ती वाजवू ही, वस्तुतः तो मनुष्य आता मृत हो ! ह्या लबाड भूलोकि नाही केला की अवलोकि हो! जेव्हा केला आयुष्यावर सोचविचार, निष्कांचन जे लोक म्हणोनी, असती सदा ते प्रसन्न हो! आलोचन हे माझं करीता इथं मी ते निष्पन्न हो ! मने ही मंडळी सालस, कधी नव्हे करीत कुणी लालस हो! बायका ह्यांच्या करी काम, गाळीत दिनरात घाम, सौख्य सदैव जैसे मधुर गुणगुणत असती मधमाश्या हो! हाच आहे ह्या तमाम गोरगरिबांचा सगुण हो! म्हणोनी कोणी रंक जेव्हा करतो मनमुराद हास हो! तेव्हा हे राव मात्र करी असे त्रागा ने अधास हो ! मत हे मांडतो, गरीब न जाणं कधी एक पाऊल वर, सोडून आपलं स्तर हो! आहे खरं तेच सांगतो, जिथं असे सदैव पैशांचा रतीब हो! येणे ह्यांना एक पाऊल खाली, हिचं आहे समता, बंधुता आणि न्याय मिळवण्याची तरकीब हो! जेव्हा होते बहुत धन, धन, हो! बावरे झालं होत माझे मन, मन, हो! होते कधी काळी अफाट मित्र, कसोटी च्या वेळी ठरलें संपूर्ण अपात्र हो! आता आहेत अणुमात्र , सत्यशोधक स्नेह चे हे छात्र, मैत्रीस माझ्या एकदम पात्र हो! मुळ कविता: MONEY मुळ कवी : William H. Davies अनुवाद: समीर खासनीस श्री टी पी भाटिया महाविद्यालय, कांदिवली पश्चिम मुंबई |
Activity No. 1
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (10)
| When I had money, money, O! I knew no joy till I went poor; For many a false man as a friend Came knocking all day at my door. Then felt I like a child that holds A trumpet that he must not blow Because a man is dead; I dared Not speak to let this false world know. Much have I thought of life, and seen How poor men’s hearts are ever light; And how their wives do hum like bees About their work from morn till night. |
A1. True or False (2)
Rewrite the statements and state whether they are True or False.
खालील वाक्ये पुन्हा लिहून चूक की बरोबर ते सांगा.
(a) The poet knew no joy till he was rich.
(b) The poet felt that he should talk about his poverty.
(c) When poet had money, he had many true friends.
(d) When poet became poor, he had a few real friends.
Answer-
(a) The poet knew no joy till he was rich. – False
(b) The poet felt that he should talk about his poverty. - True
(c) When poet had money, he had many true friends. – False
(d) When poet became poor, he had a few real friends. - True
A2. Give reason (2)
Write reasons for the following statements.
खालील वाक्यांसाठी कारणे दया.
(a) Friends came knocking all day at the poet’s door.
(b) Poor men’s wives hum like bees.
Answer-
(a) Friends came knocking all day at the poet’s door because at that time the poet was rich. These friends were selfish and they wanted the benefit of his money.
(b) Poor men’s wives hum like bees because they are not satisfied with the continuous hard work of their husband.
A3. Personal response (2)
Give your idea about the ‘Importance of money' in 50 words.
‘पैशाचे महत्व’ यावर 50 शब्दात तुमची कल्पना लिहा.
Answer-
Money is the medium used by people to buy required goods or services. It is used as the source to fulfill basic needs as well as source of comfort in life. Money is the most important source to live a healthy and prosperous life. Money can be utilized in reviving the economy from depression.
A4. Poetic device (2)
Complete the following table.
|
Sr. |
Figure of
speech |
Line of the
poem |
Explanation |
|
1. |
Simile |
------------------- |
----------------- |
|
2. |
Repetition |
------------------- |
----------------- |
Answer-
|
Sr. |
Figure of
speech |
Line of the
poem |
Explanation |
|
1. |
Simile |
Then felt I
like a child that holds A trumpet that he must not blow. |
The poet
compares himself directly with a child. |
|
2. |
Repetition |
When I had
money, money, O! |
The word
‘money’ is repeated |
A5. Poetic creativity (2)
Compose four poetic lines on ‘friendship’.
‘मैत्री’ या विषयावर चार ओळीची कविता लिहा.
Answer:
Friendship is a priceless gift
That can’t be bought or sold,
But its value is far greater
Than a mountain made of gold
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1.6 Into the Wild
1.6 Into the Wild
Writer: Kiran Purandare
Kiran Purandare is a well-known wildlife activist from
Maharashtra. He is known for his books like 'Sakha Nagzira'. He is a recipient of
the ‘Sahitya Puraskar’. Pune’s Bhai Madhav Bagal Award and Best Literature Award
given by Cultural Department of Maharashtra
State for his ‘Sakha Nagzira’.
He spent 400 days inside Nagzira and nearby forest areas and wrote this award winning book. This extract has been taken from the same book. He is a wild-life expert, a bird watcher, a writer and honorary wild life warden in Maharashtra. He is also the founder of Nisarg Wedh Organisation, which works for nature conservation and community work around Nagzira, Navegaon, a Tiger Reserve in Bhandara and Gondia districts. He also founded Kika’s Bird Club in order to spread bird farming which is very popular among school-going children of Maharashtra. The project which is based on active participation of the local tribes to protect the wildlife, is serving as a model to enhance coexistence of humans and wildlife in and around protected areas.
About the topic: Into the wild:
There are two parts in this topic.
(Part I) It is an amazing experience of the writer Kiran Purandare, the solitary traveller, who is completely lost in the jungles of Umbarzara. He narrates how he lost his way at the fall of the dusk and the terrifying turmoil he underwent thereafter. He also gives a detailed description of how he found his way towards the Pitezari.
(Part II) The second part is about Shaaz Jung, known for his wild life photography. It tells us about his entry into this world of wild life photography, the insight that he received during this journey regarding the loss of the habitat of wild animals and the genuine efforts that he took by establishing BCRTI, for the conservation of forests by educating the local rural folks and providing them with a sound reliable source of income.
Ice Breakers:
1) Narrate in your class any of the incidents of your life when you were
extremely terrified or awestruck.
Answer:-
Once I was walking on the road and a fast moving car came towards me. It was a break down car and it wasn’t controlled by the driver. I realised the danger. I started running leaving the road and within a margin of seconds I was able to miss the car. Though I saved myself from hitting, I was extremely terrified at that moment and shivered for a long time.
2) Complete the given table regarding the factors/situations/reasons - why you sometimes get scared and the factors that add to it. Give possible solutions.
Answer:-
|
Sr.
no |
Reasons |
Factors
which add to it |
Solutions |
|
1. |
While discussing about strange
creatures |
At
midnight/In the absence of parents |
Avoid such discussions/ stories
as they are baseless |
|
2. |
Discussing about
Corona threat |
No treatment, news of spreading it, death rate, news of it. |
Avoid seeing too much of news of it. Take necessary precautions. |
|
3. |
Fear of thieves & criminals |
Alone in the home at night. |
Take safety measures. Be cool. Keep in contact with friends and
relatives |
3) Given below are various activities which you can pursue as your hobby, passion, or profession. Complete the table accordingly.
Answer:-
|
Sr. no. |
Activities |
Hobby |
Passion |
Profession |
Reason
/Challenge/ Both |
|
1. |
Painting |
√ |
√ |
√ |
(R) I can express myself well through the strokes
of brush |
|
2. |
Travelling |
√ |
√ |
√ |
(R)
In tourism, there is great demand for professional tourist guides. |
|
3. |
Wild life Photography |
√ |
√ |
|
(C) In the
age of computers limited professional scope |
|
4. |
Conserving environment |
|
√ |
√ |
(C)
It’s a challenge to save the earth. I can get job in soil and conservation
department. |
|
5. |
Bird-
Watching |
√ |
√ |
|
(R)
Good and interesting work but has little scope to get the job. |
4) Match the following ‘Wild-Life Sanctuaries’ with their
locations.
|
Wild
Life Sanctuary |
Location |
|
1.
Bandipur National Park |
(a)
Uttarakhand |
|
2.
Kaziranga National Park |
(b)
Madhya Pradesh |
|
3.
Jim Corbet National Park |
(c)
Karnataka |
|
4.
Ranthambore National Park |
(d)
Assam |
|
5.
Kanha National Park |
(e)
Rajasthan |
Answer:-
|
Wild
Life Sanctuary |
Location |
|
1.
Bandipur National Park |
(c)
Karnataka |
|
2.
Kaziranga National Park |
(d)
Assam |
|
3.
Jim Corbet National Park |
(a)
Uttarakhand |
|
4.
Ranthambore National Park |
(e)
Rajasthan |
|
5.
Kanha National Park |
(b)
Madhya Pradesh |
Into the Wild by Kiran Purandare
Writer: Kiran Purandare
Kiran Purandare
1) A well-known wildlife activist from Maharashtra.
2) Known for his books like 'Sakha Nagzira'.
3) Awards-
‘Sahitya Puraskar’
Pune’s Bhai Madhav Bagal Award
Best Literature Award given by Cultural Department of Maharashtra State for his ‘Sakha Nagzira’.
4) He spent 400 days inside Nagzira and nearby forest areas and wrote the award-winning book 'Sakha Nagzira'.
5) He is a wild-life expert, a bird watcher, a writer and honorary wild life warden in Maharashtra.
6) He is also the founder of ‘Nisarg Wedh Organisation’, which works for nature conservation and community work around Nagzira, Navegaon, a Tiger Reserve in Bhandara and Gondia districts.
7) He also founded Kika’s Bird Club to spread bird farming. The project based on active participation of the local tribes to protect the wildlife.
Shaaz Jung
Shaaz Jung
1) Well-known Wildlife Photographer Cinematographer.
2) Tigers, Lions, Elephants, Leopards tracker
3) Man-Animal Conflict Resolution Seeker
4) Spent Much Time in Forests of Kabini, Karnataka
5) Spent Much Time in the Buffer Zone Between Nagarjole & Bandipur, Karnataka
6) Runs a Resort with his father
The topic: Into the wild:
There are two parts in this topic- ‘Lost in the Jungle’ and ‘Tracking the Panther of Nagarhole’
(Part I)
It is an amazing experience of the writer Kiran Purandare. He is the solitary traveller. He is completely lost in the jungles of Umbarzara. He narrates how he lost his way at the fall of the dusk and the terrifying turmoil he underwent thereafter. He also gives a detailed description of how he found his way towards the Pitezari.
(Part II)
The second part is taken from ‘CN Traveller Magazine’. It is about Shaaz Jung. He is known for his wild-life photography. It tells us about his entry into this world of wild-life photography. It also depicts the insight that he received during this journey regarding the loss of the habitat of wild animals. It shows his genuine efforts that he took by establishing BCRTI, for the conservation of forests by educating the local rural folks and providing them with a sound reliable source of income.
Ice Breakers:
1) Narrate in your class any of the incidents of your life when you were extremely terrified or awestruck.
Answer:-
Once I was walking on the road and a running car came towards me. It was a break down car and it wasn’t controlled by the driver. I realised the danger. I started running leaving the road and within a margin of seconds I was able to miss the car. Though I saved myself from hitting, I was extremely terrified at that moment and shivered for a long time.
2) Complete the given table regarding the factors/situations/reasons - why you sometimes get scared and the factors that add to it. Give possible solutions.
Answer:-
| Sr. no | Reasons | Factors which add to it | Solutions |
| 1. | While discussing about strange creatures | At midnight/In the absence of parents | Avoid such discussions/ stories as they are baseless |
| 2. | Discussing about Corona threat | No treatment, news of spreading it, death rate, news of it. | Avoid seeing too much of news of it. Take necessary precautions. |
| 3. | Fear of thieves & criminals | Alone in the home at night. | Take safety measures. Be cool. Keep in contact with friends and relatives |
3) Given below are various activities which you can pursue as your hobby, passion, or profession. Complete the table accordingly.
Answer:-
| Sr. no. | Activities | Hobby | Passion | Profession | Reason /Challenge/ Both |
| 1. | Painting | √ | √ | √ | (R) I can express myself well through the strokes of brush |
| 2. | Travelling | √ | √ | √ | (R) In tourism, there is great demand for professional tourist guides. |
| 3. | Wild life photography | √ | √ | (C) In the age of computers limited professional scope | |
| 4. | Conserving environment | √ | √ | (C) It’s a challenge to save the earth. I can get job in soil and conservation department. | |
| 5. | Bird- Watching | √ | √ | (R) Good and interesting work but has little scope to get the job. |
4) Match the following ‘Wild-Life Sanctuaries’ with their locations.
| Wild Life Sanctuary | Location |
| 1. Bandipur National Park | (a) Uttarakhand |
| 2. Kaziranga National Park | (b) Madhya Pradesh |
| 3. Jim Corbet National Park | (c) Karnataka |
| 4. Ranthambore National Park | (d) Assam |
| 5. Kanha National Park | (e) Rajasthan |
Answer:-
| Wild Life Sanctuary | Location |
| 1. Bandipur National Park | (c) Karnataka |
| 2. Kaziranga National Park | (d) Assam |
| 3. Jim Corbet National Park | (a) Uttarakhand |
| 4. Ranthambore National Park | (e) Rajasthan |
| 5. Kanha National Park | (b) Madhya Pradesh |
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https://juniorcollegeteacher.blogspot.com/2022/09/15-new-dress.html
6) Into the Wild
https://juniorcollegeteacher.blogspot.com/2020/11/16-into-wild.html
7) Why We Travel
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8) Voyaging Towards
Excellence
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Activity No. 1
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (12)
| The eight-and-a-half-hour-long day inside the hide was as fruitful as the Jambha tree standing tall on the edge of Umbarzara. Before wrapping up my day at this natural waterhole, I took entries of the avifauna in my field notes. Since I was alone, I rushed to Pitezari village where I was stationed. I camouflaged the hide, took my essentials, came out of the hide and stretched out to my heart’s content. I lifted my camera bag and took the familiar trail to Pitezari. Negotiating the webbed leaves of Teakwood and Moha trees, trying to make minimal sound, I was treading cautiously among the woods. Walking alone in a jungle needs more alertness than walking with a companion. I was alone here like a fox. Following the trail silently, watching with wide-open eyes, my ears were grasping a variety of sounds just when a familiar sound stunned me… ‘Khyak! Khyak! KhyakoSS Khyak!’ It was a Langur alarm call. The leader of the gang of Langurs was sitting on the tall tree making alarm calls out of fear for life. Rest of the Langur brigade continued raising the alarm calls. The network of alarm calls was expanding its range as the petrified Langurs speeded to the trees near and far and secured their places on treetops. All this upheaval was created by only one animal’s presence- a Leopard. Many animals make alarm calls when they see a predator- Tiger or Leopard nearby. The Langur is most reliable when it comes to finding clues about the presence of the apex predators in the jungle. The mighty elusive Leopard of Umbarzara was out of its lair. He was on the prowl. The stealthily moving figure in spotted gold-black cloak was spied by these Langurs. Even the small ones from the legion of Langurs were giving alarm calls. ‘Chyak! Chyak!’ |
A1. Match (2)
Match the information given under ‘A’ with ‘B’.
| A | B |
| 1) Teakwood and Moha | a) the presence of a Leopard |
| 2) The familiar sound stunned the writer was | b) have webbed leaves |
| 3) The leader of the gang of Langurs | c) Langur alarm call |
| 4) Langurs feared due to | d) sat on the tall tree to make alarm calls |
A2. Complete (2)
Complete the following information.
1) Many animals make alarm calls when they see -------------.
2) The writer stations at ---------------------village.
3) Walking alone in a jungle needs ------------- than walking with a companion.
4) The writer compared himself --------------to show his loneliness.
A3. Give information (2)
Give the process of Langurs making aware other Langurs about the presence of the predator.
A4. Personal Response (2)
Describe any forest you visited in 50 words.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed) (2)
1) I lifted my camera bag and took the familiar trail to Pitezari.
(Choose the alternative showing the correct transformation of this sentence into simple sentence)
i) I lifted my camera bag, I took the familiar trail to Pitezari.
ii) Lifting my camera bag, I took the familiar trail to Pitezari.
iii) Taking the familiar trail to Pitezari, I lifted my camera bag.
iv) Lifting my camera bag, I was taking the familiar trail to Pitezari.
2) Walking alone in a jungle needs more alertness than walking with a companion.
(Choose the alternative showing the correct change in the degree for this sentence)
i) Walking with a companion does not need so much alertness as walking alone in a jungle.
ii) Walking with a companion needs so much alertness as walking alone in a jungle.
iii) Walking with a companion did not need so much alertness as walking alone in a jungle.
iv) Walking with a companion need not so much alertness as walking alone in a jungle.
A6. Vocabulary (2)
Rearrange the scrambled letters to make meaningful words related to forest animals.
1) drapoel
2) xfo
3) rugnal
4) ergit
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