1. Answer the following questions:
a) What are the few things that the poet will see while standing on a hill in the afternoon?
Ans: The poet will see cliffs, clouds, the wind bowing down the grass, and the grass rising again.
b) When will the grass bow down and rise again?
Ans: The grass will bow down when the wind blows over it and rise again after the wind passes.
c) What will the poet do on the hill in the afternoon?
Ans: The poet will touch a hundred flowers without picking any, look at cliffs and clouds peacefully, and observe the beauty of nature.
d) When will the poet go home?
Ans: The poet will go home when lights begin to appear in the town below.
e) Why do you think the poet will not pick any flowers?
Ans: The poet will not pick any flowers because she wants to enjoy nature without harming or disturbing it.
2. Write down the stanza from the poem that you like the most:
Ans:
I will be the gladdest thing
Under the sun!
I will touch a hundred flowers
And not pick one.
3. Read the following explanations of the three stanzas of the poem given below. Identify and write the stanza number next to each explanation:
Explanation 1: The poet will look at cliffs and clouds and watch how the grass bows down because of the wind and rises again the next moment.
Ans: Stanza 2
Explanation 2: The lights will begin to show up from the town when it gets dark. The poet will identify the light that belongs to her place and return home.
Ans: Stanza 3
Explanation 3: The poet will climb a hill in the afternoon. She will be happy to do so. She will see and touch the flowers that are in abundance in the hill. But she will not pick a single flower.
Ans: Stanza 1
4. Match the following:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| The poet | will be on a hill in the afternoon. |
| A lot of flowers | are in the hill. |
| The grass | bows down and rises again. |
| Lights | show up from the town. |
5. Discuss with your friends what you have understood from the poem and share with your class.
In this group work, you should discuss with your friends the central themes of the poem, which include the joy of being one with nature, the beauty of observing nature without disturbing it, and the sense of peace the poet feels while standing on the hill. You can also talk about the poet's decision to not pick any flowers, representing respect for nature. After the discussion, share your thoughts and understanding with the class.
6. Write the rhyming words from the poem for the ones given below:
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DA - "sun"
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brown - "down"
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skies - "rise"
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run - "one"
7. Read the following phrases from the poem:
cliffs and Clouds
Watch the wind
mark which must be mine
Here, the poet has used a literary device called alliteration for special effect.
Alliteration: Alliteration is a literary device. It is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of two or more words.
Now, write down a few sets of words using alliteration. One is done for you.
a) tall towers
b) peaceful path
c) silent sea
d) bright blue
e) wild wind
10. Find words related to nature in the grid and encircle them. One is done for you.
Words related to nature in the grid:
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WIND
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GRASS
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TREE
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SUN
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WATER
Now, make sentences using each word:
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WIND: The wind gently blew through the trees, making the leaves rustle softly.
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GRASS: The children ran barefoot on the soft green grass in the park.
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TREE: The tree provided shade during the hot summer afternoon.
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SUN: The sun rose early this morning, casting a golden glow over the hills.
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WATER: The river water flowed smoothly, reflecting the blue sky above.
11. a) In group, discuss with your friend how you can take care of nature. You can use the ideas given in the cards.
Ans:
To take care of nature, we can start by planting and nurturing trees to increase greenery and reduce pollution. We should also focus on preserving water by using it wisely and avoiding wastage. It's important to dispose of garbage in proper bins to prevent littering and pollution in the environment. Another simple yet effective way to contribute is by switching off the lights when not in use, conserving energy. Lastly, instead of using vehicles, we can start walking to nearby places, which will help reduce carbon emissions and contribute to a healthier planet.
12. a) Draw a scenery:
(As this is a drawing activity, you can draw a simple nature scene — for example: a hill, a tree, some flowers, the sun, birds in the sky, and a flowing river.)
b) Describe the picture to your friend without showing it:
Ans:
I have drawn a big green hill in the center of the page. On top of the hill, there is a bright yellow sun. Near the hill, there is a tree with green leaves and a brown trunk. Below the hill, there are many colorful flowers. On the right side, a blue river is flowing. In the sky, there are a few white clouds and two birds flying.
13. a) Let's read these words aloud:
hill, cliff, rise, thing, lights, pick, wind, mine
b) Sort the words based on the pronunciation of the letter ‘i’.
Box A (‘i’ as in ‘hill’)
Ans:
hill
cliff
thing
pick
wind (when pronounced as /wɪnd/ - noun)
Box B (‘i’ as in ‘rise’)
Ans:
rise
lights
mine
wind (when pronounced as /waɪnd/ - verb)
14. Word Classes from the Poem:
a) Noun (a naming word):
Ans: hill, flowers, cliffs, clouds, wind, grass, town, light
b) Pronoun (a word used instead of a noun):
Ans: I, it, one
c) Adjective (a word that describes a person or a thing):
Ans: gladdest, quiet, hundred
d) Verb (a word that expresses state or action):
Ans: touch, look, watch, bow, rise, show, mark, start
15. a) Comparative and Superlative Degrees of Adjectives:
| Positive Degree | Comparative Degree | Superlative Degree |
|---|---|---|
| cold | colder | coldest |
| light | lighter | lightest |
| clean | cleaner | cleanest |
| bright | brighter | brightest |
| tall | taller | tallest |
Here are the completed answers for activity 15 (b, c) and 16 based on your textbook:
15. b) Complete the following table:
Positive Degree Comparative Degree Superlative Degree
15. c) Picture Comparison and Nature Protection (Discuss with your friend):
Ans:
I like Picture 1 more because it is greener, cleaner, and looks safer for living beings. The environment in this picture appears more peaceful and beautiful.
Ways to protect nature:
Plant more trees, keep our surroundings clean, use dustbins, reduce plastic use, and conserve water and electricity.
16. Use of 'will' in future tense (from poem):
Ans:
The lines from the poem use "will" to express actions that the speaker plans to do in the future, such as being glad, touching flowers, watching the wind, and returning home.
The word "will" is used to talk about future events or intentions. Sometimes, "shall" is also used, especially with "I" or "we".
17. Listening Activity (Fill in the blanks)
Note: These answers should be filled after listening to the teacher's reading from page no. 22. But here’s a typical example response based on a common art competition announcement format:
a) The art competition will be held on the occasion of Children’s Day.
b) The theme of the competition is Nature and Environment.
c) The competition will start at 10:00 a.m.
d) The students have to bring the necessary drawing materials.
e) The school authority will provide only drawing sheets.
f) Three winners from each group will be awarded.
Answer By:Krishna Saikia
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The Rainbow
নাওবোৰ চলে নদীত
আৰু জাহাঝবোৰ চলে সাগাৰত
কিন্তো দাৱৰ বোৰ চলে আকাশৰ মাজেৰে
এইবোৰ বহুত সুন্দৰ
তাত এখন দলং আছে নদীখনৰ ওপৰত
যিমান সুন্দৰ আপোনাৰ দৃষ্টি
কিন্তো ধনোখনো সেই দলংখনৰ দৰে হৈ পৰিছে।
আৰু গছবোৰতকৈও ওখ হৈ পৰিছে
আৰু এটা ৰাস্তা হৈ পৰিছে পৃথিৱীৰ পৰা আকাশলৈ
হয় এইবোৰ ইহততকৈ বহু দূৰত
Boats- নাও, Sail- চলে, rivers- নদী, ships- জাহাঝ, seas- সাগৰ, clouds- মেঘ, across- ওপৰেদি, there- তাত, bridges- দলং, pretty- ধুনীয়া, please- অনুগ্ৰহ, bow-, heaven-, overtops-, trees- গছবোৰ, builds- ঘৰ, road- ৰাস্তা, earth- পৃথিবী, far-, than-তেতিয়া
1. Complete the following sentences by reading the poem "The Rainbow"
(a) Boats sail on the rivers,
(b) And Ships sail on the seas.
(c) But clouds that sail across the sky.
(d) Boats and ships are pretty, but clouds are prettier
(e) The 'bow' in the poem is the bridges.
Ans:-
Boats - Pretty
The Rainbow--------
(ii) the trees
(iii) from earth to sky
Ans:- The rainbow-------------
(ii) overtops the trees
(iii) builds road from earth to the sky
4. Two summaries of the poem are given below. which one do like more? Discuss your answer with the friend sitting next to you. Than share your thoughts with the rest of the class.
5. (a) As you Know, rhyming words that end with the same sound, such as sound-round . Here are some words from the poem 'The Rainbow' Work with your friend and write two words that rhyme with each of them:
Ans:-
boat- goat--- coat
river-----liver-----giver
ship-----flip----clip
sea------tea-----flea
cloud-----proud-----loud
sky-------buy---my
(b) Now say the words aloud and recite the poem 'The Rainbow' for practice.
6. (a) Make a list of things that:
Ans:
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Sail on rivers and seas নদী আৰু সাগৰ পালতোলা
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Move on the road ৰাস্তাত আগবাঢ়ি যাওক
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Fly across the sky আকাশৰ সিপাৰে উৰি যাওক
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Boat (
ship (
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Cycle (
Bus truck (
Motor cycle(
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Birds (
aeroplane ( বিমান)
Helicopter(হেলিকপ্টাৰ)
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(a) Noun (naming words, for example, 'boat'):
(b) Pronoun (a word used instead of a noun: for example, 'it')
R
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red
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read
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river
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reader
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rainbow
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A
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ant
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also
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Assam
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action
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Already
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I
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Ice
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icon
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India
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Indigo
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Include
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N
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Now
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next
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newly
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nature
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neither
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B
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box
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boat
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below
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become
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O
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one
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open
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order
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orange
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Outside
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W
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why
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what
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write
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wizard
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website
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12. (a) Ask the following questions to your partner and writer his/her answers in the given space:
(i) Have you ever seen a rainbow?
(ii) What does the rainbow look like?
Ans: The Rainbow look like a bow and many colours
(iii) When do you see a rainbow?
Ans: We can see a rainbow in the rainy season in the sky.
(iv) What colours do you see on a rainbow?
Ans: I can see seven numbers of colour..
i) Red ( ৰঙা )
ii) Orange ( কমলা ৰঙৰ )
iii) Yellow ( হালধীয়া )
iv) Green (সেউজীয়া )
v) Blue ( নীলা )
vi) Dense blue ( ঘন নীলা)
vii) Violet ( বেঙুনীয়া )
13. Look at the picture and picture and read the poem about a bird which lived on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.
The Dodo (দি দ'দ)
The Dodo used to walk around
The Dodo is not there
The voice which used to squawk and squeak
Is now forever dumb-
Yet you may see the bones and beak
All in the museum.
Dodos were large birds that could not fly. They are no longer on the earth now. They have become extinct.
দোদঅ এনেকোৱা এবিধ চৰাই আছিল যি উৰিব নোৱাৰিছিল। সিহঁত বেছি দিন এই পৃথিৱীত থাকিব নোৱাৰিলে। সিহঁত বিলুপ্ত হৈ গল।
14. Look at the picture and read the following sentences:
ছবিটোলৈ চোৱা আৰু পঢ়া এই বাক্য কেইশাৰী
Discuss in groups what you would do to stop it from become extinct.
Protect ( ৰক্ষা কৰা )
preserve nature ( প্ৰকৃতি সংৰক্ষণ কৰা )
earth ( পৃথিৱী )
extinct ( লুপ্ত )
boat wood nature extinct
