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A Memorable Semester Break

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(i) Name the state these pictures are from.

(এই ছবিবোৰ যিখন ৰাজ্যৰ, সেই ৰাজ্যৰ নাম লিখা।)

Ans: The pictures are from the state of Assam.
(ছবিবোৰ অসমৰ।)

(ii) Are you familiar with any of the places shown in the pictures? Name them.

(ছবিত দেখুওৱা কোনো ঠাইৰ লগত তুমি পৰিচিতনে? সেইবোৰৰ নাম লিখা।)

Ans: Yes, I am familiar with some of the places shown in the pictures. Some of them are Kaziranga National Park, Rang Ghar, Kamakhya Temple, Majuli and Charaideo Maidams.

(হয়, ছবিত দেখুওৱা কেইটামান ঠাইৰ লগত মই পৰিচিত। সেইবোৰৰ ভিতৰত কাজিৰঙা ৰাষ্ট্ৰীয় উদ্যান, ৰংঘৰ, কামাখ্যা মন্দিৰ, মাজুলী আৰু চৰাইদেউ মৈদাম উল্লেখযোগ্য।)

(iii) Name a few dances of the state.

(ৰাজ্যখনৰ কেইটামান নৃত্যৰ নাম লিখা।)

Ans: A few famous dances of Assam are Bihu, Sattriya, Bagurumba and Jhumur.

(অসমৰ কেইটামান বিখ্যাত নৃত্য হ’ল বিহু, সত্ৰীয়া, বাগৰুম্বা আৰু ঝুমুৰ।)

In this lesson, we will be reading about Diya and Shruti’s visit to Assam. Do you think they will be visiting these places as well as some other places of Assam? If yes, name some other places.

Ans: Yes, Diya and Shruti may also visit other famous places of Assam such as Sivasagar, Haflong, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Hajo, Umananda Temple, Dibrugarh and Orang National Park.

(হয়, দিয়া আৰু শ্ৰুতিয়ে অসমৰ আন বিখ্যাত ঠাই যেনে শিৱসাগৰ, হাফলং, পবিতৰা বন্যপ্ৰাণী অভয়াৰণ্য, হাজো, উমানন্দ মন্দিৰ, ডিব্ৰুগড় আৰু ওৰাং ৰাষ্ট্ৰীয় উদ্যানো ভ্ৰমণ কৰিব পাৰে।)

Now that you have read the lesson, think back about your assumption and about the places Diya and Shruti visited. Was your assumption right?

Ans: Yes, my assumption was right. Diya and Shruti visited many famous places of Assam, including Kamakhya Temple, the Brahmaputra River, Kaziranga National Park, Jorhat, tea gardens and the Charaideo Maidams. They also enjoyed elephant and jeep safaris, Jhumur dance and traditional Assamese food. The journey helped Diya understand the natural beauty, culture and rich heritage of Assam.

(হয়, মোৰ অনুমান শুদ্ধ আছিল। দিয়া আৰু শ্ৰুতিয়ে কামাখ্যা মন্দিৰ, ব্ৰহ্মপুত্ৰ নদী, কাজিৰঙা ৰাষ্ট্ৰীয় উদ্যান, যোৰহাট, চাহ বাগিচা আৰু চৰাইদেউ মৈদাম আদি অসমৰ বহু বিখ্যাত ঠাই ভ্ৰমণ কৰিছিল। তেওঁলোকে হাতী আৰু জীপ চাফাৰি, ঝুমুৰ নৃত্য আৰু পৰম্পৰাগত অসমীয়া খাদ্যও উপভোগ কৰিছিল। এই ভ্ৰমণে দিয়াক অসমৰ প্ৰাকৃতিক সৌন্দৰ্য, সংস্কৃতি আৰু ঐতিহ্য বুজিবলৈ সহায় কৰিছিল।)

ACTIVITIES

1. Silent Letters

Read the following words. The letters ‘t’, ‘l’ and ‘s’ in the words are silent.

• Bouquet
• Folk
• Island

Now, find more words with silent letters in the lesson.

Ans:

1. Calmness — ‘l’ is silent
2. Could — ‘l’ is silent
3. Half — ‘l’ is silent
4. Walked — ‘l’ is silent
5. Answered — ‘w’ is silent

2. (a) Let’s check how much we have understood

Choose the correct option

(i) Where are Diya and Shruti studying?

(দিয়া আৰু শ্ৰুতিয়ে ক’ত অধ্যয়ন কৰি আছে?)

(a) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kerala
(b) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
(c) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati
(d) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi

Ans: (d) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi.

(ii) What attracted Diya the most when she visited the famous Kamakhya Temple?

(বিখ্যাত কামাখ্যা মন্দিৰ দৰ্শন কৰোঁতে দিয়াক কিহে আটাইতকৈ বেছি আকৰ্ষিত কৰিছিল?)

(a) The soft breeze on the hilltop
(b) The sunset view from the hilltop
(c) The calmness of the sacred hilltop
(d) The live folk dance on the hilltop

Ans: (c) The calmness of the sacred hilltop.

(iii) What did they learn in Jorhat?

(যোৰহাটত তেওঁলোকে কি শিকিছিল?)

(a) Cooking
(b) Tea cultivation
(c) Driving
(d) Singing folk music

Ans: (b) Tea cultivation.

(iv) Who said, “This land has so much memory,” and what does ‘this land’ refer to?

(a) Shruti’s father said so, and the term refers to Jorhat.
(b) Shruti said so, and the term refers to Charaideo.
(c) Diya said so, and the term refers to the Charaideo Maidams.
(d) Shruti said so, and the term refers to Kaziranga.

Ans: (c) Diya said so, and ‘this land’ refers to the Charaideo Maidams.

2. (b) Answer the following questions

(i) When and why did Diya plan to visit Assam?

(কেতিয়া আৰু কিয় দিয়াই অসম ভ্ৰমণ কৰাৰ পৰিকল্পনা কৰিছিল?)

Ans: Diya planned to visit Assam during her semester break because she had never visited the Northeast before and wanted to explore the beauty and culture of Assam with Shruti.

(দিয়াই ছেমিষ্টাৰ বিৰতিৰ সময়ত অসম ভ্ৰমণ কৰাৰ পৰিকল্পনা কৰিছিল, কাৰণ তেওঁ আগতে কেতিয়াও উত্তৰ-পূব ভাৰতলৈ অহা নাছিল আৰু শ্ৰুতিৰ সৈতে অসমৰ সৌন্দৰ্য আৰু সংস্কৃতি অন্বেষণ কৰিব বিচাৰিছিল।)

(ii) How did Shruti’s family make Diya feel at home?

(শ্ৰুতিৰ পৰিয়ালে দিয়াক কেনেদৰে নিজৰ ঘৰত থকাৰ দৰে অনুভৱ কৰাইছিল?)

Ans: Shruti’s family warmly welcomed Diya with hugs and a bouquet of flowers. They took loving care of her, served her delicious food and made her feel comfortable and at home.

(শ্ৰুতিৰ পৰিয়ালে দিয়াক আঁকোৱালি ধৰি আৰু ফুলৰ থোপাৰে আন্তৰিক আদৰণি জনাইছিল। তেওঁলোকে মৰমেৰে যত্ন লৈ, সুস্বাদু খাদ্য খুৱাই দিয়াক নিজৰ ঘৰত থকাৰ দৰে অনুভৱ কৰাইছিল।)

(iii) What made Diya say, “This doesn’t feel like a real city”?

(কিহে দিয়াক “এইখন এখন সঁচা চহৰৰ দৰে অনুভৱ নহয়” বুলি কোৱাইছিল?)

Ans: The beautiful sunset over the Brahmaputra, the soft breeze and the peaceful atmosphere made Diya feel that Guwahati did not seem like an ordinary busy city.

(ব্ৰহ্মপুত্ৰৰ ওপৰত দেখা সুন্দৰ সূৰ্যাস্ত, মৃদু বতাহ আৰু শান্ত পৰিৱেশে দিয়াক অনুভৱ কৰাইছিল যে গুৱাহাটী এখন সাধাৰণ ব্যস্ত চহৰৰ দৰে নহয়।)

(iv) What animals did they see during the jeep safari?

(জীপ চাফাৰিৰ সময়ত তেওঁলোকে কি কি প্ৰাণী দেখিছিল?)

Ans: During the jeep safari, they saw one-horned rhinos, wild boars, swamp deer and a herd of wild elephants.

(জীপ চাফাৰিৰ সময়ত তেওঁলোকে এশিঙীয়া গঁড়, বনৰীয়া গাহৰি, দল হৰিণা আৰু এজাক বনৰীয়া হাতী দেখিছিল।)

(v) What does the sentence “Assam had shifted from a place on a map to a place in her heart” mean?

Ans: The sentence means that Assam was no longer just a geographical place on a map for Diya. After visiting the state and experiencing its natural beauty, culture and hospitality, she developed a deep love and emotional connection with Assam.

(বাক্যটোৰ অৰ্থ হ’ল, অসম এতিয়া দিয়াৰ বাবে কেৱল মানচিত্ৰৰ এখন ঠাই হৈ থকা নাছিল। অসমৰ সৌন্দৰ্য, সংস্কৃতি আৰু আতিথেয়তা অনুভৱ কৰাৰ পিছত ৰাজ্যখনৰ প্ৰতি তেওঁৰ গভীৰ ভালপোৱা আৰু মানসিক সংযোগ গঢ় লৈ উঠিছিল।)

2. (c) Discuss and write

(i) What does the lesson tell us about the cultural heritage of Assam?

Ans: The lesson tells us that Assam has a rich and colourful cultural heritage. It highlights Assam’s traditional dances, folk music, ethnic food, tea culture, historical monuments, religious places and the Charaideo Maidams.

(পাঠটোৱে আমাক জনায় যে অসমৰ এক সমৃদ্ধ আৰু বৰ্ণাঢ্য সাংস্কৃতিক ঐতিহ্য আছে। ইয়াত পৰম্পৰাগত নৃত্য, লোকসংগীত, জনগোষ্ঠীয় খাদ্য, চাহ সংস্কৃতি, ঐতিহাসিক স্মৃতিচিহ্ন, ধৰ্মীয় স্থান আৰু চৰাইদেউ মৈদামৰ বিষয়ে উল্লেখ আছে।)

(ii) If Diya were to visit Assam again, what new experience or place would you suggest her to explore?

Ans: If Diya visits Assam again, I would suggest that she visit Majuli, Rang Ghar, Talatal Ghar, Kareng Ghar, Siva Dol and Manas National Park. She could also experience the unique Vaishnavite culture of Majuli.

(দিয়াই পুনৰ অসম ভ্ৰমণ কৰিলে মই তেওঁক মাজুলী, ৰংঘৰ, তলাতল ঘৰ, কাৰেং ঘৰ, শিৱদ’ল আৰু মানস ৰাষ্ট্ৰীয় উদ্যান ভ্ৰমণ কৰিবলৈ পৰামৰ্শ দিম। লগতে তেওঁ মাজুলীৰ বিশেষ বৈষ্ণৱ সংস্কৃতিৰ অভিজ্ঞতাও ল’ব পাৰিব।)

(iii) Which part of the trip did you find most exciting? Why?

Ans: I found the jeep and elephant safaris in Kaziranga National Park the most exciting because they gave Diya and Shruti an opportunity to see wild animals closely in their natural habitat.

(মোৰ মতে কাজিৰঙা ৰাষ্ট্ৰীয় উদ্যানৰ জীপ আৰু হাতী চাফাৰি আটাইতকৈ ৰোমাঞ্চকৰ আছিল, কাৰণ ইয়াৰ জৰিয়তে তেওঁলোকে বন্যপ্ৰাণীক নিজৰ প্ৰাকৃতিক আৱাসস্থলত ওচৰৰ পৰা চাব পাৰিছিল।)

(iv) After listening to the stories of Siu-ka-pha at Charaideo, what might Diya be interested to know more about?

Ans: After listening to the stories of Siu-ka-pha, Diya might become interested in learning more about the Ahom dynasty, the other Ahom kings, their achievements and the history of Assam.

(চ্যুকাফাৰ কাহিনী শুনাৰ পিছত দিয়াই আহোম ৰাজবংশ, আন আহোম ৰজাসকল, তেওঁলোকৰ কৃতিত্ব আৰু অসমৰ ইতিহাসৰ বিষয়ে অধিক জানিবলৈ আগ্ৰহী হ’ব পাৰে।)

3. Map Work

Locate and mark the places visited by Diya and Shruti on a map of Assam.

Ans: Students may locate and mark the following places on the map of Assam:

• Guwahati
• Kamakhya Temple
• Brahmaputra River
• Kaziranga National Park
• Jorhat
• Tea gardens
• Charaideo Maidams

4. Read the extracts and answer the questions

(a)

“Leaving behind the Brahmaputra glittering in the distance, their flight landed in Guwahati.”

(i) After her flight landed in Guwahati, what did Diya expect?

Ans: After landing in Guwahati, Diya expected to experience the warm and humid weather and the lush greenery of Assam.

(গুৱাহাটীত অৱতৰণ কৰাৰ পিছত দিয়াই অসমৰ উষ্ণ আৰু আৰ্দ্ৰ বতৰ আৰু চাৰিওফালৰ সেউজীয়া পৰিৱেশ অনুভৱ কৰাৰ আশা কৰিছিল।)

(ii) What was Diya’s first impression after meeting Shruti’s parents at the airport?

Ans: Diya felt that Shruti’s parents were very warm, kind, humble and caring. Their affectionate welcome immediately made her feel comfortable.

(শ্ৰুতিৰ মাক-দেউতাকক লগ পোৱাৰ পিছত দিয়াৰ অনুভৱ হৈছিল যে তেওঁলোক অতি আন্তৰিক, নম্ৰ, মৰমিয়াল আৰু যত্নশীল। তেওঁলোকৰ আদৰণিয়ে দিয়াক তৎক্ষণাৎ স্বাচ্ছন্দ্য অনুভৱ কৰাইছিল।)

(b)

“Next day, at dawn, they set off on an elephant safari. The forest was quiet and covered with mist. The silence of the forest was magical.”

(i) What did they expect during the elephant safari?

Ans: During the elephant safari, they expected to see different birds and wild animals in their natural habitat and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the forest.

(হাতী চাফাৰিৰ সময়ত তেওঁলোকে প্ৰাকৃতিক আৱাসস্থলত বিভিন্ন চৰাই আৰু বন্যপ্ৰাণী দেখা আৰু অৰণ্যৰ শান্ত সৌন্দৰ্য উপভোগ কৰাৰ আশা কৰিছিল।)

(ii) In what way do you think the elephant safari differs from the jeep safari?

Ans: An elephant safari is slower and quieter and can take visitors through tall grass and areas where jeeps may not easily reach. A jeep safari is faster and can cover a larger area in less time.

(হাতী চাফাৰি তুলনামূলকভাৱে ধীৰ আৰু শান্ত। হাতীয়ে ডাঠ ঘাঁহনি আৰু জীপ সহজে যাব নোৱাৰা ঠাইলৈ যাব পাৰে। আনহাতে, জীপ চাফাৰি অধিক দ্ৰুত আৰু কম সময়তে ডাঙৰ এলেকা সামৰি ল’ব পাৰে।)

5. Assertion and Reason

(a)

Assertion (A): The travelogue mentions local food items of the region.
Reason (R): Knowing about local food is important for understanding the culture of a place.

Ans: A and R are both true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(A আৰু R দুয়োটাই সত্য আৰু R, A-ৰ শুদ্ধ ব্যাখ্যা।)

(b)

Assertion (A): Diya and Shruti travelled by train to Assam.
Reason (R): Travelling by train is the fastest way to reach any place.

Ans: A and R are both false.

Diya and Shruti travelled to Assam by flight, not by train. Also, travelling by train is not always the fastest way to reach a place.

(A আৰু R দুয়োটাই অসত্য। দিয়া আৰু শ্ৰুতিয়ে ৰে’লযোগে নহয়, বিমানযোগে অসমলৈ আহিছিল। লগতে ৰে’লযোগে ভ্ৰমণ সদায় আটাইতকৈ দ্ৰুত পদ্ধতি নহয়।)

(c)

Assertion (A): They heartily relished a lunch with masor tenga, aloo pitika and sticky black rice pudding.
Reason (R): They didn’t find the food items very tasty.

Ans: A is true, but R is false.

(A সত্য, কিন্তু R অসত্য।)

(d)

Assertion (A): They drove to Jorhat through roads surrounded by endless tea gardens.
Reason (R): Jorhat is famous for tea cultivation.

Ans: A and R are both true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(A আৰু R দুয়োটাই সত্য আৰু R, A-ৰ শুদ্ধ ব্যাখ্যা।)

6. Group Work – Presentation

Presentation on Charaideo Maidams

Good morning everyone.

My name is Diya. Today, I am going to give a short presentation on the Charaideo Maidams. The purpose of my presentation is to share some information about this important historical site of Assam.

Let’s start with the definition. The Charaideo Maidams are ancient burial mounds associated with the Ahom royalty. They are located in the Charaideo district of Assam and are often compared to pyramids because of their structure and historical significance.

Now moving to the next point, the Maidams are closely connected with the Ahom dynasty, which ruled Assam for nearly six centuries. They are an important symbol of Assam’s rich history and cultural heritage.

Furthermore, the Charaideo Maidams are internationally recognised for their historical and cultural importance.

In addition, many visitors come to Charaideo to learn about the Ahom dynasty and admire these unique historical monuments.

In conclusion, the Charaideo Maidams are a valuable part of Assam’s heritage. They remind us of the glorious history of the Ahoms and of our responsibility to preserve historical monuments.

Thank you.

7. Compound Words

7. (a)

Words such as hilltop, sunset and riverbank are formed by joining two words to create a new word. Such words are called compound words.

There are three main types:

1. Hyphenated compound words — merry-go-round
2. Closed compound words — sunshine
3. Open compound words — first aid

7. (b) Write more examples

Hyphenated Compound Words	Closed Compound Words	Open Compound Words
mother-in-law	rainbow	swimming pool
merry-go-round	football	post office
well-known	notebook	dining table
sister-in-law	toothpaste	first aid
runner-up	classroom	bus stop
twenty-one	sunflower	police station

8. Connectors – Although and However

8. (a)

Examples:

Diya is from Kerala. She enjoys Assamese delicacies.

Combined:

Although Diya is from Kerala, she enjoys Assamese delicacies.

They were tired. They decided to go on an elephant safari.

Combined:

They were tired; however, they decided to go on an elephant safari.

More examples:

Although her knee was hurt, she won the game.

The car was expensive; however, they decided to buy it.

8. (b) Use ‘although’

(i)

Although I don’t like him, he is honest.

(ii)

Although it was raining, I went to play outside.

(iii)

Although she was tired, she finished her work on time.

Now use ‘however’

(i)

The movie was nice; however, I didn’t like it.

(ii)

The question paper was easy; however, I made some mistakes.

(iii)

She wasn’t feeling well; however, she performed well in the dance competition.

9. Prepositions

9. (a) Prepositions of Place

(i) The keys are ______ the drawer.

Ans: The keys are in the drawer.

(ii) The fan is ______ our heads.

Ans: The fan is above our heads.

(iii) The pencil is ______ the table.

Ans: The pencil is on the table.

(iv) The ball is ______ the sofa.

Ans: The ball is under the sofa.

9. (b) Prepositions of Time

(i) I will meet you ______ 6 o’clock.

Ans: At

(ii) I read books ______ the holidays.

Ans: During

(iii) The movie was released ______ Friday.

Ans: On

(iv) She always prays ______ going to school.

Ans: Before

9. (c) Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions

(i) The elephant safari started ______ dawn.

Ans: at

The elephant safari started at dawn.

(ii) We visited Charaideo ______ the afternoon.

Ans: in

We visited Charaideo in the afternoon.

(iii) The flight landed ______ Monday morning.

Ans: on

The flight landed on Monday morning.

(iv) The rhino was hiding ______ the tall grass.

Ans: in

The rhino was hiding in the tall grass.

(v) The guide stood ______ the Maidams while telling stories.

Ans: beside

The guide stood beside the Maidams while telling stories.

(vi) The hotel is situated ______ the airport.

Ans: near

The hotel is situated near the airport.

(vii) The storks were nesting ______ the trees.

Ans: on

The storks were nesting on the trees.

10. (b) Hyperbole

Use the words from the box to complete the hyperbolic statements

Words: Fly, world, wind, million, blink

(i) I’m so happy, I may ______.

Ans: fly

(ii) Chinmoy is the nicest person in the ______.

Ans: world

(iii) He’ll be back before you ______.

Ans: blink

(iv) My horse runs faster than the ______.

Ans: wind

(v) I have a ______ questions to ask you.

Ans: million