An Indomitable Spirit ,Chapter -6 ,Class-6, English.https://utsaho.in/3312-2/
1. Put a tick () on the correct option:
a) Anamika Pegu was encouraged to take up adaptive running by (i) Sunil Gogoi (ii) her parents (iii) Ranen Patar (iv) Deepa Malik
b) Anamika Pegu started running at (i) 12 (ii) 14 (iii) 03 (iv) 05
c) India’s first woman para-athlete to win a paralympic medal is (i) Deepa Malik (ii) Sunil Gogoi (iii) Anamika Pegu (iv) Ranen Patar
d) Anamika Pegu won (i) the National Championship (ii) the State Sports Award (iii) the Olympic Medal (iv) all of the above
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2. Answer the following questions orally:
a) Who is Anamika Pegu?
Ans: Anamika Pegu is a rising star in the field of para athletics in Assam and the winner of the State Sports Award.
b) How did Anamika Pegu overcome the challenges she faced?
Ans: Anamika Pegu mainly faced infrastructure limitation and self-doubt. To overcome these, she focused on her strengths, worked hard, and surrounded herself with positive influences.
c) What is the typical training routine of Anamika Pegu?
Ans: Her typical training routine is being trained in adapting techniques for her needs three times a week. Her coach helps her with balance, stride and endurance. She always tries to run at least five kilometres at one session.
d) What message has Anamika Pegu conveyed to the youth of Assam?
Ans: Her message to the youth of Assam is: “Believe in yourself. Set and pursue your dreams. Please chase your passion.”
e) What is Anamika Pegu’s ultimate goal?
Ans: Her ultimate goal is to represent India in international competitions.
3. Match the following:
4. a) Write a few qualities of Anamika Pegu: (Possible answers based on the text):
- Determined
- Passionate
- Grateful
- Resilient
- Confident (Implied by ‘Believe in yourself’ )
b) Now, write three sentences using any three words you have listed: (Example sentences):
- Anamika Pegu is determined to move forward despite challenges.
- She is passionate about para athletics and wants to represent India.
- She is grateful to her teachers and friends for helping her balance sports and studies.
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5. a) Read the following phrases with their meanings:
b) Now, fill in the blanks with the phrases you have just learned:
i. I want to become a rising star.
ii. The State Athletics Championship showcased many great feats.
iii. Time management helped him complete the task in time.
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6. a) Read the message of Anamika Pegu to the youth of Assam:
Anamika Pegu has told the youths of Assam to set and pursue their dreams.
b) Now, work in pairs and talk with each other. Find out what your friend dreams of and what he/she does to realize the dream.
(This is a collaboration activity and there is no source in the file for this.)
7. a) Read what Anamika Pegu said:
Sportspersons follow a rigorous training routine. Discuss with your friend why they do so. (Possible answers using the ideas in the box):
Sportspersons follow a rigorous training routine for several reasons:
- It ensures the development of physical abilities needed for their sports.
- It helps in the prevention of injuries.
- It is necessary for maximizing performance.
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8. Anamika Pegu has taken running as a sport. To many of us running is an exercise to keep ourselves fit and healthy. Besides running, we also do other activities for this purpose.
Look at the pictures below. They tell us about some activities that we do to stay fit and healthy. Choose the correct phrase from the box and write below the appropriate picture:
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| eating a variety of vegetables | | | drinking plenty of water | | | getting enough sleep |
Now, write some more activities that you do to keep yourself fit and healthy: (This is a personal writing activity. Possible answers include: exercising, playing sports regularly, eating fruits regularly.)
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9. a) Let’s identify a few objects associated with cricket.
(The picture of the batter is shown wearing a helmet, and the bowler is holding a ball, which are also cricket objects).
b) Now, fill in the blanks with the words you have just learned to complete the paragraph on cricket.
Cricket is an outdoor game. It is played between two teams. Each team consists of eleven players and is led by a captain. It is played with a ball and a bat. When the game is played, one team bats and the other team fields. The person who bats is called a batter and the person who bowls is called a bowler. The wicket keeper is a key member of the fielding side. He/She is positioned behind the stumps and keeps a close eye on the batsman. There are umpires who see that the game is played by following the rules of the game. The team that scores more runs wins the match.
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10. a) Write the name of a game/sport in the oval and a few words related to it in the boxes. (This is a writing activity. Example of a paragraph could be: Football : Football is a popular team sport played with a ball. The field is green and rectangular. Two teams compete to score a goal by kicking or heading the ball. It requires speed and good kicking skills.)
11. In groups, discuss and invent a game. Write the procedure of how to play the game and the rules to be followed while playing the game. (This is a group collaboration activity and there is no source in the file for this.)
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12. a) Imagine that you have to interview any one of the famous sportspersons whose pictures are given below. Put a tick () on the picture of the sportsperson you want to interview. (This is a personal choice activity. For example, if you choose M.S. Dhoni, put a tick mark on his picture).
b) Now, write a few questions that you may want to ask him/her: (Example questions for M.S. Dhoni): i) What inspired you to become a wicket-keeper-batsman?
ii) How did you handle the pressure of being a captain?
iii) What advice would you give to young aspiring cricketers?
iv) What was your most memorable moment in your career?
v) How do you balance your life outside of cricket?
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13. Think and say: (This is a critical thinking/personal opinion activity. There is no source in the file for this.)
14. a) Let’s read these words aloud: (This is a reading activity. No written answer is required.)
b) Read the words again. In Box A, write down the words in which the letter ‘g’ is pronounced as in ‘go’. In Box B, write down the words in which the letter ‘g’ is pronounced as in ‘page’.
(Possible added words for Box A: great, gust. Possible added words for Box B: giant, change.)
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15. a) Look at the underlined words in the following sentences from the lesson: (The activity explains that ‘-tion’, ‘-ment’, ‘-al’, ‘-ship’ are suffixes.)
b) Now, write words in the following table that end with the suffixes ‘-tion’, ‘-ment’, ‘-al’, ‘-ship’: (Possible words based on the lesson and general knowledge):
Now, make sentences using any one word from each column and write down: (Example sentences):
- Participation in sports made her determined.
- Management of time is crucial for success.
- She won the national championship.
- They share a great friendship.
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16. a) Read the riddle and say which sport is being referred to: The sport being referred to is Football. (It involves run, pass, kick, and scoring a goal).
b) Now, try to create a riddle about your favourite game/sport or about any game/sport. Share it with your friends. (This is a creative writing/speaking activity. There is no source in the file for this.)
17. A one-day cricket match is being played between Town Club and Navrang Club. Here is the running commentary of the last over of the match. (Based on the Transcript of listening text on page 101)