Unit 4 (Work and Leisure) Class 10 - Part II

Unit 4: Work and Leisure

Reading II (page 51)

1. Find the words from the poem which have the following meanings.

a. a small piece of glass or stone threaded with others to make a necklace ……

b. to prepare and use land for growing crops …….

c. a piece of clothing …….

d. a layer of something that covers a surface ……..

e. the state of being rescued from danger, evil or pain ……..

f. a substance that produces a pleasant smell when you bum it ..............

g. covered with marks. ....

h. hard unpleasant work that makes you very tired. ……..

Answer:

a. a small piece of glass or stone threaded with others to make a necklace bead

b. to prepare and use land for growing crops tilling

c. a piece of clothing garment

d. a layer of something that covers a surface dust

e. the state of being rescued from danger, evil or pain deliverance

f. a substance that produces a pleasant smell when you bum it incense

g. covered with marks stained

h. hard unpleasant work that makes you very tired toil

 

B. Find the modern equivalents of the following archaic words used in the poem.

a. dost             b. thou            c. thine           d. thy

Answer:

a. dost = do    b. thou = you             c. thine = yours        d. thy = your

 

C. Answer the following questions.

a. Who is the poem addressed to?

b. What does the speaker advise people?

c. Where do people try to find the god?

d. Where, according to the speaker, does the god actually reside?

e. How can people have a glimpse of the god?

f. Why can't the god rescue people?

g. What does the speaker ask people to do in the last stanza?

Answer:

a. The poem is addressed to readers or listeners who are engaged in chanting, singing, and counting beads in a corner of a temple with closed doors.

b. The speaker advises people to leave traditional forms of worship such as chanting, singing, and performing rituals. The speaker suggests the reader to open their eyes and realize that God. The speaker urges a shift in perspective and a change in how one approaches worship and devotion.

c. The poem suggests that people try to find the god in temples and other places of worship, as indicated by the reference to a "lonely dark corner of a temple with doors all shut."

d. According to the speaker, the god actually resides among ordinary people engaged in everyday work, such as farmers and pathmakers. God is portrayed as being with people in their toil and labor, under the sun and in the rain. The dusty garment symbolizes God's connection to the earthly realm.

 

e. The poem suggests that people can have a glimpse of God by putting aside their rituals and engaging with the world. The speaker advises the reader to meet God and stand by opening their eyes and seeing the god in the work of others.

 

f. The speaker suggests that the god cannot rescue people from their troubles because the divine is bound up in the same struggles as human beings, taking on the "bonds of creation" along with everyone else.

 

g. In the final stanza, the speaker asks people to abandon their meditations, leave aside their flowers and incense, and join the god in the toil and sweat of everyday work. He suggests that people should not be afraid to become dirty or stained in the process, but rather should meet the god where he is.

 

Grammar Il
A. Match the following imperative sentences with their functions.
a. Kindly tell me where the bus park is.                            i. giving direction
b. Go straight and take the first turn on your right.         ii. warning
c. Cook the rice in medium heat until it turns tender.     iii. making a command

d. Please join us on the tour.                                               iv. giving advice
e. Don't feed the animals in the zoo!                                 v. making an order
f. Wear warm clothes.                                                          vi. giving instruction
g. Put your hands up!                                                           vii. making a request
h. Get out of here at once.                                                   viii. making an invitation
i. Let's go for a walk.                                                           ix. suggesting
Answer:

a. Kindly tell me where the bus park is.    vii. making a request
b. Go straight and take the first turn on your right. i. giving direction
c. Cook the rice in medium heat until it turns tender. vi. giving instruction
d. Please join us on the tour.           viii. making an invitation
e. Don't feed the animals in the zoo!         ii. warning
f. Wear warm clothes.                     iv. giving advice
g. Put your hands up!                       iii. making a command
h. Get out of here at once.               v. making an order
i. Let's go for a walk.                       ix. suggesting

B. Change the following imperative sentences into negative.
a. Turn left at the junction.

b. Please open the door.

c. Let him tell a story.

d. Put out the light.

e. Let's play a friendly football match.

f. Please help the man get out of well.

g. Instruct the people about how they should work.

Answer:

a. Don't turn left at the junction.

b. Please, don't open the door.

c. Don't let him tell a story.

d. Don't put out the light.
e. Let's not play a friendly football match.

f. Please, don't help the man get out of well.
g. Don't instruct the people about how they should work.

 

Writing II
B. Write a set of rules and regulations for the visitors in the following places. You may use the expressions given below.

.is/are........(not) allowed to ........ strictly prohibited / forbidden to
expected to...... must /must not .....
Answer:

Rules and regulations for visitors in a museum are as follows:

a. Visitors are expected to maintain silence or quiet atmosphere.

b. Touching the objects is strictly prohibited.

c. Eating, drinking, and smoking are not allowed inside the museum.

d. Photography may be allowed but only without flash.

e. Visitors must follow the designated pathways and not enter restricted areas.

f. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

g. Mobile phones must be kept on silent mode.

h. Visitors are not allowed to take large bags or backpacks. They need to be deposited at the designated area.

i. Visitors must not spoil or damage any part of the museum premises.

D. Do you believe in the existence of god? What do you do to please him? Share your opinion.

 

Answer:

Belief in the existence of God is a deeply personal and subjective matter. It varies greatly among individuals and is influenced by factors such as culture, religion, personal experiences, and philosophical perspectives. I am from Hindu community so I have a strong believe in the existence of God. I go the temples religious spots for good wishes and blessings. I hope to meet god there.

 

As for how to please God, different religions and belief systems have their own sets of teachings and practices. We the believers may strive to please God through acts of worship, prayer, living a moral life, and following the teachings of many gods. Other religions have their own unique practices and beliefs.

 

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