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Who was Sitaram? How did Sitaram intend to help?
Sitaram was the washerman's son and was on his delivery round carrying a bundle of freshly pressed clothes balanced on his head. To help Nathu, Sitaram intended to keep a lookout for any jobs that might suit him. When Sitaram visited the fourth home on his delivery route, he heard that the lady of the house, Mrs. Srivastava, was in need of a sweeper. He informed her about Nathu's situation and mentioned that Nathu was looking for work and could start from the next month. Mrs. Srivastava asked Sitaram to tell Nathu to come and see her the next day, offering a potential job opportunity for Nathu.
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“And Nathu banged his pan against the dustbin two or three times, just to emphasise his point and give himself confidence.”
a. Who is Nathu?
b. Why is he annoyed?
c. What point has he made, and why does he need to give himself confidence?
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Unlock now 🔓Is Ruskin bond trying to teach us something through this story? Discuss?
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Unlock now 🔓Why was Nathu, the sweeper boy annoyed?
Nathu, the sweeper boy, was annoyed because he hadn't received his regular pay, even though it was already the twentieth of the month. Moreover, the bank had not agreed to increase his salary by an extra two rupees a month. This situation made him feel undervalued and frustrated, leading to his decision to leave his job at the bank.
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How did news about the bank change from Mrs Prakash’s telling to Ms Bhushan’s?
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Unlock now 🔓How did the barber and his customer react to the news about the bank? What words in Para 17 tell you that the customer was more worried about his money than his injury?
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Unlock now 🔓“Seth Govind Ram was known in town as a man of wealth whose haphazard business dealing had often brought him to the verge of ruin.”
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Unlock now 🔓“Everyone seems to have gone mad.”
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Unlock now 🔓Do you think that the town residents show any concern for workers like Nathu, the sweeper-boy? How do you say so?
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Unlock now 🔓Who do you think will be more affected by the collapse of the bank? Businessmen like Seth Govind Ram or workers like Nathu?
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Unlock now 🔓In your opinion, who was truly responsible for ‘breaking the bank? Was it Nathu, Sitaram, the bank clerk, Seth Govind Ram or the town? Give reasons for your answer.
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Unlock now 🔓Do we-the readers-know something about the collapse of the bank that Nathu or Sitaram do not? How do we know this? How do you think this adds humour to the text?
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Unlock now 🔓The Boy Who Broke the Bank is the story of a rumour that turned a town upside down. The writer describes the behaviour of the town's residents during this 'crisis' and makes some interesting remarks on human nature.
Read these statements. Tick (✅) those beliefs that you think the writer expresses in the story and give examples from the text to support your answers.
a. We have a tendency to exaggerate and add spice to a story.
b. We are unfair and unkind to people who are different from us.
c. We are interested in other people's concerns, even when it does not affect us.
d. Many behave poorly when in a crowd because they can remain safe and anonymous.
e. There are many who take pleasure in other people's misfortunes.
f. We are inclined to believe negative news over positive.
g. We ignore the facts that do not support our views about the world.
h. Panic and violence come quickly and easily to humans.
Do you agree with the writer's views? Do you think humans always behave in the way he has described? Can you think of any people who do not behave this way?
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Unlock now 🔓This passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Underline the error, correct the tense and write the answer in the space provided.
On Monday, just as I am trying to wind down after a long day at work, 1. __was trying__
the telephone rings. “Is that you, Sumita?” Someone asked on the phone. 2. ____________
“Yes, this is me,” I was replying. “This is Susan. I need to talk to you right
now,” 3. ____________
she said, sounding desperate. Susan was a quiet girl who never wants to
disturb 4. ____________
her friends, so I know that this was something important. “Of course,
Susan,” I said, 5. ____________
“I am not hearing from you for over a month. Is everything all right?” 6. ____________
“Oh, I’m fine,” she said. “But I am needing a favour from you, some urgent
help. 7. ____________
You see, I rode down a deserted lane this afternoon when I saw a cat and
its kittens 8. ____________
in distress. I don’t know if they are abandoned by someone but I felt I must
do 9. ____________
something to help. You know a lot about cats, so I think I would ask you for 10. ____________
advice.” “Of course. Anytime, Susan. In fact, I was volunteering at a cat
shelter 11. ____________
for six weeks now and are really enjoying the work. I will certainly help.” 12. ____________
On Monday, just as I was trying to wind down after a long day at work,
the telephone rang. “Is that you, Sumita?” someone asked on the phone.
“Yes, this is me,” I replied. “This is Susan. I need to talk to you right now,”
she said, sounding desperate. Susan was a quiet girl who never wanted to disturb
her friends, so I knew that this was something important. “Of course, Susan,” I said,
“I haven't heard from you for over a month. Is everything all right?”
“Oh, I’m fine,” she said. “But I need a favour from you, some urgent help.
You see, I was riding down a deserted lane this afternoon when I saw a cat and its kittens
in distress. I didn’t know if they were abandoned by someone but I felt I must do
something to help. You know a lot about cats, so I think I should ask you for
advice.” “Of course. Anytime, Susan. In fact, I have been volunteering at a cat shelter
for six weeks now and am really enjoying the work. I will certainly help.”
Complete this talk by using the correct forms of the verbs to express future time in suitable ways.
Good morning. Today, I _Will talk_ (talk) about the future of technology in our country. Technology _____________ (Change) much more in the next 50 years than in the past century. We _____________ (break) new ground in artificial intelligence. In the coming decade, we _____________ (master) the technology used in micro surgeries. Research _____________(continue) on machines that can predict our needs. We _____________ (develop) more sophisticated technology on augmented reality. But the year 2030, robots _____________ (become) a household presence, taking over our chores. I _____________ (show) you a short video that demonstrates my points. After that, we _____________(throw open) the topic _____________ for discussion.
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“Have you heard the rumour?” I _____________ (para 13) as I dashed into the classroom.
“Mrs Sharma is going to hold a surprise test!” Nupur fell off the bench and _____________ (para 17), “Oh dear! But I’m not ready. Where did you hear this?” “I heard the office help ask someone to print out 30 copies of the paper in time for Mrs Sharma’s class,” I said. “But our unit tests got over just last week,” _____________ (para 1) Murthy. “Maybe she wants to give us practice papers?” Naz _____________ (para 21).
Just then, the bell rang. We all rushed to our seats as Mrs Sharma walked in. “I should have stayed home sick today,” _____________ (para 34) Murthy under his breath. We all looked at Mrs Sharma anxiously. She said, “Children, the government has _____________ (para 26) a holiday tomorrow. So, I thought we could solve an old question paper over the long weekend.” We only heard the word holiday and the room exploded with cheers. We _____________ (para 27), “You’re the best, Mrs Sharma, you’re the best!”
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Unlock now 🔓Replace the highlighted words with the correct expressions from the box. Use the expressions in their correct form.
Make a beeline for be in a bad way be on the look out
put it down to (something)
1. The police are searching for a middle-aged man with a scar on his left cheek in connection
with the spate of robberies in Chennai.
2. Mr Roberts, Ini can’t come to school today. She has a viral fever and is suffering very much.
3. I smelled freshly baked cake as soon as I entered the house. So I headed straight for the
kitchen.
4. If I don’t come to play today, blame it on the project. It’s due tomorrow.
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Unlock now 🔓Write a paragraph on how gossiping and spreading rumours can be harmful. You can structure the paragraph like this –
1. State what your opinion on gossiping and spreading rumours is.
2. Write about the consequences of the rumour in The Boy Who Broke the Bank.
a. How did hurt the bank and Seth Govind Ram’s reputation?
b. How did it affect people’s work?
c. Did it affect people’s finances?
d. Was there any violence of physical damage/
3. Write about any experiences you’ve had or heard of about damaging gossip and rumours. You can also provide examples from the Listening exercise.
4. Write a conclusion: why rumours and gossip are damaging and how we should deal with them.
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Ruskin Bond is a renowned Indian author of British descent, known for his extensive contributions to Indian literature, particularly in children's and young adult fiction. Born on May 19, 1934, in Kasauli, British India, Bond spent his childhood in various hill stations across North India, which influenced his writing profoundly.
After completing his education in India and England, Bond began his literary career in 1951 with the novel "The Room on the Roof," which won him the prestigious John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize. Over the next six decades, Bond authored numerous books, short stories, essays, and memoirs, often drawing inspiration from the picturesque locales and intriguing characters he encountered in his life.
Some of Ruskin Bond's most popular works include "The Blue Umbrella," "A Flight of Pigeons," "Rusty the Boy from the Hills," and the much-loved "The Jungle Book" series. His work is characterized by its vivid descriptions of nature, captivating narratives, and relatable characters.
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