The chapter "African Childhood" is an extract from Nelson Mandela's autobiography "Long Walk to Freedom" where he reminisces about his childhood in South Africa. The chapter describes the unique features of the African land, its folklore, myths, and charms of nature. Mandela recalls ..........................
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Mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F).
1. Nelson Mandela looked after cattle when he was a young boy.
2. The cattle was regarded by Xhosa as a source of happiness and a blessing of God.
3. The young boys who played with Nelson Mandela could not make their own toys.
4. The hills above Qunu did not have any trees.
5. As a child Nelson Mandela always dishonoured his opponents.
1. Nelson Mandela looked after cattle when he was a young boy. True
2. The cattle were regarded by Xhosa as a source of happiness and a blessing of God. True
3. The young boys who played with Nelson Mandela could not make their own toys. False
4. The hills above Qunu did not have any trees. False
5. As a child Nelson Mandela always dishonoured his opponents. False
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From an early age I spent most of my free time in the veld playing and fighting with the other boys of the village.
a. What aspects of the veld particularly appealed to the young Nelson?
b. What other activities characterized Nelson Mandela's childhood?
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a. What does the narrator mean by this line?
b. What image of Africa does the narrator's description bring to mind?
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a. What event made the narrator feel he had lost face?
b. What lesson did the narrator learn because of this incident?
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Sign up nowWhat cultural beliefs and traditions did the community around Nelson practise? What does it say about them as a people?
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Sign up nowIf you grew up in the same place where young Nelson Mandela did, what would you do? Would you enjoy being at the place?
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Sign up now'Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world!' said Nelson Mandela. Do you agree with this view? Give reasons for your answer.
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Given below are some words that come to mind when you think of the word 'land'.
Read the meaning of these words and use them in sentences. Then, complete the paragraph using these words.
1. deforestation: a loss of forests due to the cutting or burning of trees.
2. fertile: moist, full of nutrients, and capable of producing abundant vegetation
3. tropical: part of the world between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
4. cultivation: growing of crops
5. desertification: the process by which a fertile land turns into a desert due to deforestation, drought, etc.
India is a ______________ country. We have the second largest population in the world. To support the food requirements of our large population, we require a lot of ______________ land for ______________. This demand for cultivable land has led to rampant ______________ and ______________ in the recent past.
India is a populous country. We have the second largest population in the world. To support the food requirements of our large population, we require a lot of fertile land for cultivation. This demand for cultivable land has led to rampant deforestation and desertification in the recent past.
The deforestation and desertification of our fertile land have led to several problems, including soil erosion and loss of biodiversity. Additionally, the process of desertification has caused many people to lose their homes and livelihoods. The situation is especially dire in the tropical regions of the country, where the effects of climate change are felt most strongly.
To combat this issue, the government has taken several measures to protect the remaining forests and promote sustainable land use practices. These efforts include afforestation programs and the promotion of organic farming techniques. However, there is still a long way to go before we can reverse the damage that has been done to our land. It is essential that we all take responsibility for our actions and work towards a more sustainable future.
Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.
1. Africa is the second largest ______________ on earth. (country/continent)
2. Africa has the world's largest remaining population of ______________ (rainforests/wildlife)
3. Africa is a ______________ continent. (bizarre/diverse)
4. African continent is the world's oldest______________ area. (popular/populated)
5. Africa has a lot of steep rapids and waterfalls which are known as ______________ (cataracts/velds)
6. -A grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees and bushes is known as ______________. (savannah/deltas)
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1. ELNI NILE the world's largest desert
2. ILlKJAROMAN ______________ the world's largest land animal
3. CARGASMADA ______________ the highest African mountain
4. HARSAA ______________ the largest island in Africa
5. FRCANAIPHANELET ______________ the longest river in the world
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Sign up nowPut a neat circle around the letters that should be capitals.
1. statue of liberty, city, new york,
kennedy airport
2. ms wanda farr, travel editor,
columbus books ltd
3. nelson mandela, south africa,
cape town
4. monday, february, i, we
5. the lion, the witch and the
wardrobe, book, c s lewis
6. air india, heathrow airport,
captain ashraf
7. tuesday, school, town
8. the great escape, movie,
steve mcqueen
9. mrs purewal, andy's mom, home
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Sign up nowNelson Mandela was a great statesman. Find out what you can about him and write the information in paragraphs. Remember the stages for factual writing:
Stage 1 – research
Stage 2 - making notes
Stage 3 - ordering your notes
Stage 4 - writing a first draft
Stage 5 - proofreading/revising
Stage 6 - presenting the final draft
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Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) was the first black President of South Africa and a political activist. He played a vital role in leading a peaceful movement against racism in South Africa. During his lifetime, he was sentenced to prison for 25 years for his fight against racism. During his stay in prison, he earned a bachelor of law degree and became a symbol of international protests against apartheid. He is a source of inspiration for many today.
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1. Childhood Play in the Veld:
Nelson Mandela recounts his early childhood days spent in the open veld of South Africa, playing and fighting with other village boys. He mentions...
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- Connection with nature
The chapter highlights the connection with nature that Nelson Mandela felt while growing up in Africa. Mandela spent most of his free time in the veld, learning how to gather food and drink milk from cows, as well as how to hunt and fish. He also played with toys made from natural materials and enjoyed riding calves and making ox-drawn sledges. The natural environment provided him with a playground and taught him essential life skills. - Traditional African values
The chapter also highlights traditional African values, such as the Xhosa attachment to cattle as a source of food, wealth, and....
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- "From an early age I spent most of my free time in the veld playing and fighting with the other boys of the village." This line establishes the setting of the chapter and highlights the importance of the natural environment in shaping Nelson Mandela's childhood.
- "Nature was our playground." This line emphasizes.....
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- veld open, uncultivated grassland in South Africa
- sissy a person regarded as a coward
- mystical relating to religious mysteries
- Xhosa a member clan of the South African people
- slingshot a handheld catapult
- twine strong thread having two or more strands
- adept skilled at doing something
- parrying warding off with a countermove
- feinting making a deceptive movement during a fight
- sledges vehicles usually drawn by animals
- weaned accustomed to food other than mother's milk
- one got the hang of It understood how to do it
- unruly uncontrollable and ungovernable
- bolted ran away suddenly, typically from fear
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