Madhyamik English Lesson 2: FABLE

                                                                           Fable

Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayists, poet. His famous poems are 'Concord Hymn' and 'Brahma'.
         Mountain and squirrel are two elements of nature. They are completely different in their size. But both have their place and importance in this universe. One can not underestimate the squirrel for its smallness. If squirrel is not as big as mountain, the mountain too is not as small as the squirrel. Both have their advantages and limitations. If the squirrel can not carry forest in its back like the mountain, the mountain also can not crack a nut.

1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:

a) The quarrel was between the mountain and the
iv) squirrel
b) Bun has no doubt that the mountain is
ii) big
c) Unlike a mountain, a squirrel can crack a
i) nut

2. State whether the following statements are True or False. Provide sentences/phrases/words in support of your answer.

a) False
S.S- "And the former called the latter'Little Prig'.

b)True
S.S- "And not half so spry".

c) True
S.S- "If I can not carry forests on my back"

6. Answer the following questions:

a) Who had a quarrel with the squirrel?
The mountain had a quarrel with the squirrel.

b) What is not a disgrace to the squirrel?
It is not disgrace to the squirrel to occupy a small space unlike the mountain.

c) What is it that the squirrel doesn't deny?
The squirrel doesn't deny that the mountain makes 'a very pretty squirrel track'.

7. Replace the underlined words with suitable phrasal verbs from the list. Change the form if necessary:

a) came across
b) put up with
c) turned down

8. Change the voice of the following sentences:

a) Lock the door.
Ans- Let the door be locked.
b) Ashim knows the solution to this problem.
Ans- The solution to this problem is known to Ashim.
c) I had written a letter.
Ans- A letter had been written by me.

9.Write a letter to your friend (within 100 words) advising her/him to visit the public library in her/his locality as frequently as possible.

                                                                                                 khagra

                                                                                         Berhampore

Dear Ashim,

                   It has been long since I got your letter. Hope that you all are good. I am good here. I want to tell you something today. I want to request you to frequent a good public library regularly. This will help you to prepare well for your madhyamik examination. As it is impossible to get all the information from a single book so visiting a library will boost your knowledge. Another good thing of visiting a library is that you can read many newspapers and journals which will improve your general knowledge. Preparing for examination will be a great fun if you make it a habit.

                    No more today. Please let me know in your reply that you have made a library card.

                                                                             your loving brother

                                                                                      Debashis

                                 Ashim Karmakar

                        c/o - Ratikanta Karmakar

                                34, Bildhar Lane

                                p.o - Bandel

                                Dist - Hooghly

10. Write a paragraph (within 100 words) on the benefits of early morning exercises using the following points:

good for health --- fresh air --- keeps one active throughout the day

                                      Benefits of Morning Walk

It is rightly said that "Health is wealth". To maintain a good health we must take care of our physical fitness. Now a days it is observed that men are very busy in their daily schedule causing a heavy toll in our body. To maintain a good health morning walk is the best exercise.It refreshes our body and mind.The nature is at its best during this time and morning walk gives us opportunity to come in close contact with the nature.It also reduces our mental tiredness. Regular morning walk also keeps us fit and energetic throughout the day.