In this chapter, Kailash Satyarthi addresses a Nobel committee, stating he is unable to present a lecture but instead wants to represent the 'sound of silence,' the cry of innocence, and the face of invisibility - representing millions of marginalized.........
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In his speech, the speaker suggests that if we walk together, we can _____________.
a. Speak together.
b. speak from the podium of peace.
c. Ensure slavery.
d. ensure global progress.
d. ensure global progress.
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When the speaker refers to ‘our children’, he is referring to the children of _________.
a. India.
b. the world
c. Pakistan
d. Sudan.
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Unlock now 🔓________________ said, “If we are to teach real peace in this world… we shall have to begin with children.”
a. Kailash Satyarthi
b. Mahatma Gandhi
c. Nelson Mandela
d. Malala Yousafzai
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Unlock now 🔓The speaker wishes to make all children learn the values of _____________ .
a. deliberation
b. extremism.
c. tolerance and compassion.
d. international law.
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Unlock now 🔓“Is the world so poor that it cannot give me a toy and a book instead of forcing me to take a gun or a tool?”
a. Who said these words and to whom?
b. Why did the speaker want a book?
c. Where was the speaker when he said these words?
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Unlock now 🔓“Whose children are they who stitch footballs, yet have never played with one?
Whose children are they who harvest cocoa yet have never tasted chocolate?”
a. Who is the speaker, and whom is he addressing?
b. What point is the speaker trying to make?
c. What are the speaker’s feelings as he says these words?
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Unlock now 🔓What experience did Kailash Satyarthi have twenty years ago in the foothills of the Himalayas?
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Unlock now 🔓What do the courageous people who work for the underprivileged children refuse to accept?
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Unlock now 🔓‘The sound of silence. The face of invisibility.’ How can silence have sound? How can invisibility have a face? Discuss.
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“I refuse to accept that the world is so poor, when just one week of global military expenditure can bring all the children to classrooms.”
“I refuse to accept that the world is so poor, when just one week of global military expenditure can bring all the children to classrooms.”
a. Who made this statement, and in what context?
b. What does the speaker mean by this statement?
c. What does this statement reveal about the speaker’s beliefs?
a. This statement was made by Kailash Satyarthi, a renowned child rights activist, during his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. He was addressing issues of child labour and lack of education for underprivileged children globally.
b. The speaker, with this statement, indicates his disbelief and frustration over the prevalent disparity between global wealth and child poverty. He contrasts the enormous amount spent on the military worldwide with the scarcity of resources allocated for children's basic education, suggesting that only a fraction of military spending could provide education for every child.
c. This statement reveals that Satyarthi firmly believes in the right of every child to have access to education and decries the skewed priorities of the world where military expenditure outpaces spending on basic child welfare.
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“I remember an eight-year-old girl we rescued from intergenerational forced labour from stone quarries. When she was sitting in my car right after her rescue, she asked me, ‘Why did you not come earlier?’”
a. Who is the speaker in this excerpt, and who is he referring to in this context?
b. How does this event impact the speaker’s actions?
c. How does this incident reflect the conditions faced by some children in the world?
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Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words given within the brackets. Use prefixes.
1. It is most _______________ Gopa to be late. (like)
2. Surjit _______________ and missed the bus. (sleep)
3. Mala’s _______________ behaviour led to the project getting delayed. (responsible)
4. Mohsin is _______________ of those who trouble or harm other people. (tolerate)
5. Seema and Kabir had an _______________ marriage and they are very happy. (religion)
1. It is most unlike Gopa to be late.
2. Surjit overslept and missed the bus.
3. Mala’s irresponsible behaviour led to the project getting delayed.
4. Mohsin is intolerant of those who trouble or harm other people.
5. Seema and Kabir had an interreligious marriage and they are very happy.
Fill in the blanks with the correct words given within the brackets.
Seema did not know that the _______________ of the storm would _______________ her so much.
Her comment made an _______________ to the princess’s extravagant lifestyle which everyone thought was just an _______________ (allusion/illusion)
Adil visited the advocates’ _______________ to find a _______________ for his company. (counsel/council)
Estonia, _______________ a part of the USSR, _______________ gained independence in 1991. (formally/formerly)
We had to travel _______________ than the map indicated, so we decided to drive _______________ (farther/further)
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Unlock now 🔓Fill in the blanks with all, both or whole. Then match the questions with the answers.
A | B |
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1. How much is half that basket of apples for? | a. I think it will last for the _____________ of January. |
2. What will you pay for these two dresses? | b. You can have them ____________ in Half an hour. |
3. How much longer will you take to bake the cakes? | c. I will give you the _____________ basket for 250. |
4. How many days of fog do you predict? | d. I am ready to pay 1000 for ____________ of them. |
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Unlock now 🔓Tick the sentence in which each, every, either or neither has been used correctly.
1. I believe either child in this world should know the taste of cocoa.
2. I humbly add, let us unite the world through compassion for each child in this universe.
3. Neither of the parents was free to take Miya to visit her friend.
4. Let all of us carry a flag symbolizing peace in every hand.
5. Either of the two turned up for the march past.
6. Each student was asked to make a poster for children’s Day.
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Unlock now 🔓Circle the correct determiners given within the brackets.
1. (The/An) culture of silence and neutrality was challenged in the speech.
2. Have you heard (any/few) speech given by a Nobel Prize winner?
3. (My/Mine) Maths project won the first prize.
4. Have you seen (few/some) children walking down this road?
5. Children should spend (most/more) time reading than playing video games.
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Unlock now 🔓About the Author - Set Our Children Free | Gem's English Reader | Class 8 Literature | English
Kailash Satyarthi is an internationally acclaimed child rights activist from India who has been at the forefront of the global movement to end child slavery and exploitative child labor since 1980. He gave up his career as an electrical engineer to undertake the challenge of leading the mission to eliminate child servitude. Satyarthi’s efforts resulted in the creation of the Global March Against Child Labor in the late '90s and the adoption of Convention No. 182 by the International Labour Organization.
He founded the Bachpan Bachao Andolan (Save the Childhood Movement) and has worked to protect the rights of more than 83,000 children from 144 countries. His work has been recognized through various international honors and awards including the Nobel Peace Prize of 2014, which he shared with Malala Yousafzai.
Satyarthi’s contributions towards the cause of child rights are built on his firm belief that every child deserves the right to live their childhood freely, in peace and dignity. He continues to work tirelessly towards this vision through various initiatives under the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation.
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Themes - Set Our Children Free | Gem's English Reader | Class 8 Literature | English
1. Child Exploitation
This theme emerges as the speaker shares his encounters with children subjected to unfair practices like hard labour and harsh conditions due to poverty. The speaker explores the unfortunate realities that children worldwide face ........
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1. Introduction
The speaker begins by addressing his audience, expressing he will not provide a typical 'lecture' but will instead represent the marginalized and unseen children worldwide.
2. Personal Encounters
He shares stories from..........
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1. "I am representing here – the sound of silence. The cry of innocence. And, the face of invisibility."
These lines highlight the essence of the speaker's mission, representing the voiceless children worldwide who often go ignored............
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Privilege - a special right or advantage granted to a person or group
It is a privilege to have access to quality education.
Generously - in a generous manner, showing kindness or willingness to give
She generously donated her time and money to the local charity.
Representing - acting or speaking on behalf of someone or something
The lawyer is ..........................................
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