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Vocabulary

Q1: Match each meaning with the word from Text I, II, and III:

Ans:   Text I:

1. endorphins: substances produced by the brain that have painkilling and tranquillising effects on the body
2. exhaustion: tiredness
3. rejuvenate: to restore to a former state; make fresh or new again
4. vitality: power to live or grow

Text II:

1. prodigy: a person, especially a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability
2. persistent: constantly repeated
3. virtuoso: a person who excels in musical technique or execution
4. deterioration: to make or become worse or inferior in character, quality, value, etc.
5. sawed: to cut or divide
6. obstacle: something that obstructs or hinders progress

Text III:

1. behold: look, see
2. yon: that
3. lass: girl
4. melancholy: causing sadness
5. vale: valley
6. strain: melody
7. weary: tired
8. plaintive: expressing sorrow
9. mounted: climbed

Q2: Word Search 

A. Find the names of the musical instruments in the grid.

1. Piano
2. Tabla
3. Flute
4. Guitar
5. Harmonium
6. Sitar

B. Use the pictures as clues. Write the appropriate name of the instrument in each blank given below.

(a) Evelyn Glennie is a Xylophone player.

(b) Zakir Hussain plays the Tabla.

(c) Hariprasad Chaurasia plays the Flute.

(d) V. Doraiswamy Iyenger plays the Veena.

(e) Bismillah Khan plays the Shehnai.

(f) Amjad Ali Khan plays the Sarod.

Grammar

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate comparative adjectives:

(a) He was not audible. His voice was not loud. Can you request him to be a bit louder?

(b) There are many peaks in the Himalayas. Everest is the highest peak in India.

(c) With 9 degrees Celsius it was colder yesterday, and with 4 degrees Celsius it is colder today.

(d) Our police is the most reliable in the country.

(e) My sister is more serious than me.

(f) Your dance performance is not good. It can be better with practice.

(g) Living in the countryside is more peaceful than living in a town.

(h) My father is the most important person in my life.

B. Fill in the blanks with appropriate superlative degree:

(a) With so many vehicles, the roads of Delhi have become the most crowded ones in India.

(b) Yesterday was the coldest day of the month.

(c) The book is interesting. It is the most interesting book I have ever read.

(d) This hotel is cheaper. But that one is the cheapest in the town.

(e) The oldest member of my family is my grandfather.

(f) Lata Mangeshkar has the most melodious voice in the country.

Q2: Join the sentences using 'to-verb':

(2) She arranged to go to the Old Age Home in the evening.

(3) Shivani refused to eat anything.

(4) Don't forget to post the letter.

(5) She agreed to participate in the music concert.

Editing

Q1: Rewrite the paragraph with the appropriate words:

Ans:  The following words were written on the tomb of the Anglican Bishop of Westminster Abbey:

• When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country.
• But it too seemed immovable. As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me, but alas, I couldn’t.
• And now as I lay on my deathbed, I suddenly realise: If I had only changed myself first, then, by an example, I could have changed my family.
• From their inspiration and encouragement, I could then have been able to better my country and, who knows, I may have even changed the world.

Listening

Q1: Which FOUR of the following statements are true?

(a) Nada Yoga treats diseases through Raga Chikitsa.

(b) Music is a universal language that reaches souls.

(c) Music therapy dates back to 400 B.C.

(d) Hippocrates played music to treat the patients.

Writing

Q1: Is the traditional music of a country more important than its contemporary music?

Ans: Traditional music is very important as it represents the culture and heritage of a country. It connects us to our roots and provides a sense of identity. However, contemporary music is also important as it reflects current times and trends. Both forms of music have their unique significance and contribute to the richness of a country's musical landscape.

Q2: Biographical Sketch of A. R. Rahman:

Ans: A. R. Rahman, born on 6 January 1967 in Chennai, is an Indian composer, singer, songwriter, music producer, musician, and philanthropist. He graduated from Trinity College, Oxford University. Rahman is famous for integrating Indian classical music with electronic music, world music, and traditional orchestral arrangements. He has received prestigious awards including the Padmashri and Padma Vibhushan. Internationally, he is known for winning two Oscars and a Golden Globe. Rahman is also a notable humanitarian, donating and raising money for numerous causes and charities.

Q1: Sit in groups of four. Each of you find information on the folk music of your state and of one of the neighboring states.

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