Brainstorming
Summarize to the class in your own words the highly risky and dangerous journey of Tenzing and Hillary from the base to the top of Mt. Everest.
Ans: The journey of Tenzing and Hillary was really risky and dangerous. When Tenzing left Camp nine he determined to get on the summit on that day. On hour of steady going, they had to pass up a steep line rocks. By the help of rope they reached the summit.
A2 (1) Complete the web highlighting the feelings/ emotions of Tenzing after reaching the Summit.
Ans:1) Gratitude to God
2) unity
3) Responsibility
4) fulfillment of desire
11 Glance through the text again and explain the qualities of Tenzing Norgay , Pick lines that show his unique qualities, one is done for you.
S.No | Qualities | Lines |
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1 | Patriotic | I told Colonel Hunt that I was carrying the Indian flag with me and I would like it to be on the top with other flags. |
2 | Aesthetic | My first thought on reaching thi top was a sense of gratitude to God. |
3 | Family man | the offerings….. daughter, Nima had given me |
4 | Friendship | I was wearing red scarf…..Lambert….last year. |
(3) Write down the significance of the following in the context of ,’On to the Summit”
1)Red Scarf : It felt Tenzing that his friend who had given it was with him.
2)husiar: Means caution/ Be careful.
3) kerosene flavoured tea: Love for friend to welcome him.
4)Ice axe: Multipurpose tools for hiking.
5) Anchor : The person follows other climbing person.
A3)(1) Add suitable suffixes (-tion,-ly,-ment,-ous)and prefixes (un,il,I’m)to the words given below. One is done for you.
Sr.No. | Word | Prefix | Suffix |
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1 | absolute | nonabsolute | Absolutely |
2 | fulfill | Unfulfill | fulfilment |
3 | determine | undermined | Determination |
4 | tight | airtight | tightly |
5 | clear | unclear | clearly |
6 | sure | Ensure | surely |
7 | legal | illegal | legally |
8 | danger | endanger | dangerous |
9 | legitamate | illegitimate | legitimately |
10 | possible | Impossible | possibility |
11 | conscious | Subconscious | consciousl |