Chapter 3.2
1. With your bench-mate, prepare a profile of Albert Einstein.
ALBERT EINSTEIN
Profession :
Ans: German Mathematician, Scientist and physicist.
Field of Science :
Ans: Physics and Philosophy.
World famous theory proposed :
Ans: Theory of Relativity
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Awards :
Ans: Nobel Prize
Disability in childhood :
Ans: Learning disability.
Books written :
Ans: (a) The world as I see it
(b) Relatively: The special and the General
(c) Ideas and opinions
Q1. What was the entertainment arranged for by the hostess ?
Ans: The entertainment arranged was a concert to be performed by a pianistess .
Q2. What was the writer’s reaction to classical music?Best headphones deals
Ans: The writer was not able to understand classical music; he was tone-deaf. As a result he felt forced to pay attention to it.
Q3. What do you learn from Einstein’s treatment to the young man ?
Ans: Einstein showed a good relationship and instead of getting frustrated, he accepted the writer’s lack of ability and taught him to appreciate music. From this I learnt that we should be friendly, helpful, and empathetic. We should listen to others and overcome prejudice.
Q4. Do you think the comparison between music and arithmetic was a good one? In what ways ?
Ans: Yes, I think the comparison between music and arithmetic was a good one. Einstein managed to see so much. Perhaps, more significant to me is his arithmetic example. A math teacher starts the chapter with elementary things then proceeds from simple to complex. When the child acquires the skill with the simplest problems it leads the child to solve division & fractions. Similarly, the writer had never heard the basics of music and he directly heard the complex parts of classical music. When the writer had mastered his skill of listening to understand the basics he was able to clap sincerely.
Q5. As far as listening is concerned, what difference do you notice between the writer and Einstein?
Ans: As far as listening is concerned, the writer did not understand classical music at all as he was tone-deaf. Whereas Einstein was fond of classical music and Bach was his favourite composer, which is why he had come to attend the concert.
Q6. How did Einstein help the narrator appreciate music ?
Ans: The writer told Einstein that he was tone-deaf. Einstein took him to a room which had a gramophone and played the type of music which the writer had heard and could understand well.Best headphones deals
Q7. What does the last line tell you about Einstein?
Ans: The last line tells us about Einstein’s genuine attempt which opens the door of interest for beauty of music which explains the writer to work around with his eyes and ears opened. Make him learn that one should be open to everything around him and not to be afraid to experience or try new things. creativity will come gradually.
8. Complete the following sentences.
(a) The narrator was not happy about the concert because _______________.
Ans: he did not understand classical music and was tone-deaf.
(b) When the narrator turned to look at his neighbour, he _______________.
Ans: Saw a very famous face.
(c) Einstein was surprised to hear that _______________. Best headphones deals
Ans: Writer did not know anything about Bach.
(d) The narrator’s memory has an image of Einstein as _______________.
Ans: Music Lover, Mentor and a good human being.
(e) The greatest act towards human beings is _______________.
Ans: To make them realize their capability.
9. List all the words from the story related to ‘Music’.
Ans: Pianist; Gramophone; Trumpeter; Concert; Tone-deaf
10. Rewrite the following sentences inserting the appropriate phrases in their proper form.
(to get out of, to come up, to turn on, to give in, to get into, to come down, to work out, to turn off, to give off, to give out, to work in)
(a) He …………… bed and …………… the living room, to see if the door was closed.
Ans: He got out of bed and came up to the living room, to see if the door was closed.
(b) To enjoy the music and relax, he …………… the music and …………… the lights.Best headphones deals
Ans: To enjoy the music and relax, he turned on the music and turned off the lights.
(c) Smita …………… to her desire and …………… her favourite toys to the poor it.
Ans: Smita gave in to her desire and gave off her favourite toys to the poor it.
(d) You should ……………… Mathematics so that you can …………….. problem.
Ans: You should work on Mathematics so that you can work out problem.
11. Prepare a word list of occupations in alphabetical order from the letters A upto T. (You may skip ‘K’ and ‘Q’)
Ans: A – Actor
B – Banker
C – Carpenter / Cook
D – Doctor / Dancer
E – Engineer
F – Farmer / fashion designer
G – Goldsmith / gardener
H – Historian
I – Interior designer
J – Judge / Jeweller
L – Lawyer / lecturer
M – Manager / Musician
N – Nurse
O – Orthopaedic
P – Photographer / Painter
R – Radiographer
S – Singer
T – Teacher
12. Rewrite the following in indirect narration.
(a) ‘‘You are not tone-deaf’’, he said to me.
Ans: He told me that I was not tone-deaf.
(b) ‘‘Could you have done it?’’, said Einstein.
Ans: Einstein asked if I could have done it.
(c) ‘‘Sing that back’’, he ordered me.
Ans: He ordered me to sing that back.
(d) He said, ‘‘What kind of music do you like?’’Best headphones deals
Ans: He asked what kind of Music I liked.
(e) ‘‘I’m so sorry, Dr. Einstein’’, she said.
Ans: She said to Dr. Einstein that she was really sorry.
8. (A) Degrees of Comparison (Positive / Comparative / Superlative) Insert the appropriate expressions, choosing from those given after each sentence, for the positive degree.
(1) I am not _____ my friend.
(taller than / more taller / just as tall as)
Ans: I am not _____ my friend.
(2) They are _____ their neighbours.
(as elpful as / most helpful / more helpful)
Ans: They are _____ their neighbours.
(3) No other desert in Africa is _____ the Sahara Desert.
(biggest of all / nearly so big as / bigger as) Best headphones deals
Ans: No other desert in Africa is _____ the Sahara Desert.
(4) Very few animals in the wild are _____ an elephant.
(exactly huger than / exactly as huge as / hugest than)
Ans: Very few animals in the wild are _____ an elephant.
(5) Some snacks are _____ a pizza.
(at least as tasty as / tastier as / most tasty as)
Ans: Some snacks are _____ a pizza.
(B) Change the Degree of Comparison, as directed and rewrite without changing the meaning.
(1) No one in the class is as brilliant as Tanvi. (Superlative)
Ans: Tanvi is the most brilliant in the class.
(2) A diamond is one of the most precious of all stones. (Comparative)
Ans: Diamond is more precious than most other stones.
(3) Her handwriting is better than that of her sister. (Positive)
Ans: Her sister’s handwriting is not as good as hers.
(4) Jupiter is the largest of all planets. (Comparative)
Ans: Jupiter is larger than all other planets.
(5) He is not the greatest of all leaders. (Positive)
Ans: Few other leaders are at least as great as he is.
(6) This painting is better than any other painting in the palace. (Superlative)
Ans: This is the best painting in the palace.
7. Pick out words that refer to the following:
(1) A musical performance in publicBest headphones deals
Ans: concert
A lady who invites and looks after guests
Ans: hostess
A device used to play recorded music
Ans: gramophone
One who is poor at deciphering musical notes
Ans: tone deaf
Boundaries or limits of a field
Ans: frontiers Music is not only a source of joy and entertainment, but also a true medicine for the mind. Whenever we feel stressed, tired, or even lonely, listening to our favourite music can completely change our mood and give us relief.
I remember once, when I was extremely anxious before my exams, I decided to listen to some soft instrumental music. To my surprise, within a few minutes I felt calm and focused. The tension and fear that had been troubling me slowly disappeared. After that short break with music, I was able to continue my studies with more energy and a peaceful mind.
Such experiences make it clear that music is more than just sound. It heals our emotions, reduces stress, and fills us with positive energy. Truly, music is the medicine of the mind.
12. You will come across many famous personalities in the story. Go to library or search on internet the following names and write a few lines about the personalities given below.
(a) Albert Einstein
Ans: Albert Einstein is one of the greatest scientists and physicists of all time, as well as a fine amateur pianist and violinist. He is best known for his theories of relativity and theories of matter and heat. He was born into a musical family. At the age of five, he began playing the classical violin. His feelings flamed into love when he discovered the works of Mozart and Bach. Music became a pure outlet for Einstein’s passion. On the contrary, he did not show any signs of genius at an early age; he was considered a dull, boring, and slow learner. But later he realized this and started to draw attention to himself, and thereafter he never looked back and succeeded in achieving his goal.
(b) Johann S. Bach Best headphones deals
Ans: Harry Lillis Bing Crosby was an American singer and actor. He was the first multimedia star from 1931 to 1954. Crosby was a leader in record sales, radio ratings, and motion picture grosses. He is one of 33 people to have three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
(c) Bing Crosby
Ans: Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. He is known for instrumental compositions. Bach was born in 1685 in Eisenach into a great musical family. His father, Johann Ambrosius Bach, was the director of the town. His father taught him to play the violin and harpsichord. He continued his hobby into his profession and succeeded in achieving the title of “Royal Court Composer.”
(d) John McCormack
Ans: John Francis McCormack was an Irish tenor, celebrated for his performances of operatic and popular song repertoires, and renowned for his diction and breath control. He was also a papal count. He made hundreds of recordings in those days. He was one of the first artists to record the popular ballad and was the first artist to record the famous World War II song ‘It’s a Long Way to Tipperary’. His career was a huge financial success. He became a naturalized citizen of the United States and donated $11,458 towards the USA’s World War II effort.
13. Imagine you are the monitor of the class. You are asked to conduct an interview of a famous scientist who is in your city/village. Frame 8 to 10 interview questions with the help of the following points.
(1) Early life and education
(2) Interest for this particular field
(3) Any inspirational incident that occurred in his/her life
(4) Guru or mentor
(5) Inventions and awards
(6) Future plans
(7) Advice/Message to youngsters
Ans: (i) From where did you do your schooling?Best headphones deals
(ii) What was your favourite subject in school?
(iii) How did you acquire interest in this field?
(iv) Why is your research important?
(v) How did it feel to receive India’s highest civilian honour?
(vi) What is your biggest goal in life?
(vii) What was the most challenging aspect in your carrier?
(viii) What was your proudest professional moment?
(ix) Any inspirational incident that proved a turning point in your life.
(x) What are your future plans?
(xi) What is your advice to young scientist enthusiasts who want to research and establish a career in science and technology?
Answer by Dimpee Bora
