The chapter "A Visit to Cambridge" by Firdaus Kanga is a stirring narrative of the author's encounter with renowned physicist Stephen Hawking. Both men, 'differently abled' as they are wheelchair-bound, share a profound conversation about disability and .........................
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“Cambridge was my metaphor for England.” To the writer,
(i) Cambridge was a reputed university in England.
(ii) England was famous for Cambridge.
(iii) Cambridge was the real England.
(iii) Cambridge was the real England.
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The writer phoned Stephen Hawking’s house
(i) from the nearest phone booth.
(ii) from outside a phone booth.
(iii) from inside a phone booth.
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Unlock now 🔓Every time he spoke to the scientist, the writer felt guilty because
(i) he wasn’t sure what he wanted to ask.
(ii) he forced the scientist to use his voice synthesiser.
(iii) he was face to face with a legend.
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Unlock now 🔓“I felt a huge relief... in the possibilities of my body.” In the given context, the highlighted words refer to
(i) shifting in the wheelchair, turning the wrist.
(ii) standing up, walking.
(iii) speaking, writing
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Unlock now 🔓Did the prospect of meeting Stephen Hawking make the writer nervous? If so, why?
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Unlock now 🔓Did he, at the same time, feel very excited? If so, why?
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Unlock now 🔓Guess the first question put to the scientist by the writer.
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Unlock now 🔓Stephen Hawking said, “I’ve had no choice.” Does the writer think there was a choice? What was it?
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Unlock now 🔓“I could feel his anguish.” What could be the anguish?
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Unlock now 🔓What endeared the scientist to the writer so that he said he was looking at one of the most beautiful men in the world?
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Unlock now 🔓Read aloud the description of ‘the beautiful’ man. Which is the most beautiful sentence in the description?
(i) If ‘the lantern’ is the man, what would its ‘walls’ be?
(ii) What is housed within the thin walls?
(iii) What general conclusion does the writer draw from this comparison?
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Unlock now 🔓What is the scientist’s message for the disabled?
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Unlock now 🔓Why does the writer refer to the guitar incident? Which idea does it support?
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Unlock now 🔓The writer expresses his great gratitude to Stephen Hawking. What is the gratitude for?
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Unlock now 🔓Complete the following sentences taking their appropriate parts from both the boxes below.
(i) There was his assistant on the line ...
(ii) You get fed up with people asking you to be brave, ...
(iii) There he was, ...
(iv) You look at his eyes which can speak, ...
(v) It doesn’t do much good to know ...
A
tapping at a little switch in his hand
and I told him
that there are people
as if you have a courage account
and they are saying something huge and urgent
B
trying to find the words on his computer.
I had come in a wheelchair from India.
on which you are too lazy to draw a cheque.
smiling with admiration to see you breathing still.
it is hard to tell what.
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Fill in the blanks in the sentences below using the appropriate forms of the words given in the following box.
guide succeed chair travel pale draw true
(i) I met a ____________ from an antique land.
(ii) I need special ____________ in mathematics. I can’t count the number of times I have failed in the subject.
(iii) The guide called Stephen Hawking a worthy ____________ to Issac Newton.
(iv) His other problems ____________ into insignificance beside this unforeseen mishap.
(v) The meeting was ____________ by the youngest member of the board.
(vi) Some people say ‘yours ____________’ when they informally refer to themselves.
(vii) I wish it had been a ____________ match. We would have been spared the noise of celebrations, at least.
I met a guide from an antique land.
I need special guidance in mathematics. I can’t count the number of times I have failed in the subject.
The guide called Stephen Hawking a worthy successor to Issac Newton.
His other problems paled into insignificance beside this unforeseen mishap.
The meeting was chaired by the youngest member of the board.
Some people say ‘yours truly’ when they informally refer to themselves.
I wish it had been a drawn match. We would have been spared the noise of celebrations, at least.
Look at the following words.
walk stick
Can you create a meaningful phrase using both these words?
(It is simple. Add -ing to the verb and use it before the noun. Put an article at the beginning.)
..a walking stick
Now make six such phrases using the words given in the box.
read/session smile/face revolve/chair
walk/tour dance/doll win/chance
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Unlock now 🔓Use all or both in the blanks. Tell your partner why you chose one or the other.
He has two brothers. _______ are lawyers.
More than ten persons called. _______ of them wanted to see you.
They _______ cheered the team.
_______ her parents are teachers.
How much have you got? Give me _______ of it.
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Unlock now 🔓Complete each sentence using the right form of the adjective given in brackets.
My friend has one of the _______ cars on the road. (fast)
This is the _______ story I have ever read. (interesting)
What you are doing now is _______ than what you did yesterday. (easy)
Ramesh and his wife are both _______. (short)
He arrived _______ as usual. Even the chief guest came _______ than he did. (late, early)
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Unlock now 🔓Say the following words with correct stress. Pronounce the parts given in colour loudly and clearly.
camel balloon
decent opinion
fearless enormous
careful fulfil
father together
govern degree
bottle before
- In a word having more than one syllable, the stressed syllable is the one that is more
prominent than the other syllable(s)
- A word has as many syllables as it has vowels. man (one syllable) ´manner (two syllables)
- The mark (´) indicates that the first syllable in ‘manner’ is more prominent than the other.
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- You have been asked to interview the president of the village panchayat.
- Write eight to ten questions you wish to ask.
- The questions should elicit comments as well as plans regarding water and electricity,
cleanliness and school education in the village.
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When did the author have a chance to meet Stephen Hawking?
The author, Firdaus Kanga, had a chance to meet Stephen Hawking during his tour in Cambridge. On this tour, the guide mentioned Hawking and Kanga remembered that the famous scientist lived in Cambridge. After the tour, he rushed to a phone booth and called Hawking's house. He told Hawking's assistant that he had come in a wheelchair from India to write about his travels in Britain and that he wished to meet Professor Hawking. The assistant agreed to give Kanga time with Hawking from three-thirty to four. The next day, Kanga met and spoke with Stephen Hawking.
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Did he, at the same time feel very excited? If so why?
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About the Author - A Visit to Cambridge | Honeydew | Class 8 Literature | English
Firdaus Kanga is a well-known writer and journalist based in Mumbai, India. He was born with 'brittle bones' that fractured easily during his childhood, which resulted in him moving around in a wheelchair. Despite his physical disability, Kanga has achieved intellectual heights and is regarded as one of the most influential writers in India. His writings, often filled with vivid descriptions and deeply personal insights, reflect his perspective of life as a differently abled person. He interacts with society through his writings while simultaneously challenging societal prejudices and misconceptions about disability. His encounter and conversation with Stephen Hawking, a renowned physicist with a debilitating physical condition, as illustrated in "A Visit to Cambridge" is a testament to his determination and intellect.
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Themes - A Visit to Cambridge | Honeydew | Class 8 Literature | English
1. Perseverance and Resilience: This theme is highly prominent throughout the chapter. Both Stephen Hawking and Firdaus Kanga exhibit a high level of perseverance and resilience despite their physical disabilities. Hawking, in particular, continues...
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1. Introduction and Setting: The chapter begins with an introduction to the lives and achievements of Stephen Hawking and Firdaus Kanga. It sets the scene in Cambridge, where Kanga is visiting.
2. Arrangement of Meeting: Upon...
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1. "The two great men exchange thoughts on what it means to live life in a wheelchair and on how the so-called ‘normal’ people react...
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Astrophysicist: a scientist who studies the physical properties and behavior of celestial objects like stars, planets, and galaxies.
The astrophysicist was fascinated by the mysteries of the universe and spent years observing distant galaxies.
Paralysed: unable to move or control certain parts of the body due to injury or illness.
After the accident, he was left paralysed from the waist down and had to use a wheelchair for mobility.
Best-sellers: books that have sold a large number of copies and are very popular among readers.
Her latest novel quickly.................................
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