Upon Westminster Bridge(Long /Descriptive)

 Question : “Earth has nothing to show more fair:” — How does the poet in the rest of the poem establish the world ‘fair’ ?

Answer : Wordsworth, the poet of nature, makes an unusual statement about the beauty of the city of London. Wordsworth claims in the opening line of the poem that London appears the fairest of all Earth’s creation wearing the beauty of the morning like a garment.

The word ‘fair’ here suggests the most beautiful scene on Earth. The poet next goes on to establish the ‘fair’ things that makes him state the line. Wordsworth is impressed by the beauty of the city of London at dawn.

Clothed in the bright sunrays, the city lies calm and tranquil. The ships, towers, domes, theatres all reflect the morning’s glory. A valley, a rock or hill never gained such a magnificent look at dawn as the city of London on this particular day. The river Thames flows freely and houses seem asleep.

The poet can not but celebrate this ‘fair’ image of the city in the early hours of pristine silence. Beauty lies in the everything that the poet perceives. The mighty heart of the city is now at rest in the smokeless air. Even nature fails to rival the ‘fair’ city at this time of the day.

Question : How does the poet look upon the sun in ‘Upon Westminster Bridge’ ? What is so deep and why ?

Answer :➣➣Standing upon the Westminster Bridge, Wordsworth witnesses the beauty of London in the morning. In the morning, the sky is free from smoke and dust. Therefore the sun is shining brightly and glorifies each and every object of the city. So, the poet says that the sun has never shone more beautifully on valleys, rocks and hills as it does this morning. But he actually means that the sun is at its best in beautifying nature on this day. Therefore the magnificent beauty appeals to the poet’s heart and he is spellbound by seeing the sun’s ‘first splendour’ brightening the city.

➣➣The silence is intensely deep because the whole city is now at rest . People are still in bed. There is no noise. The Themes flows on smoothly and quietly. It is the profound calm just before the beginning of a busy day.

Daybreak(S. A. Q)by H. W. Longfellow

Q.1: Who wrote the poem, ‘Daybreak’?A

ns: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote the poem ‘Daybreak’.

Q.2: Why does the wind tell everyone to awake?

Ans: The wind tells everyone to awake because the darkness of the night is gone and the new day is appear.

Q.3:  What is a belfry tower?A

ns:  Belfry-tower is the high room on the church where is kept the church-clock.

Q.4:  Whom does the wind find in the farms?

Ans:  The wind finds the chanticleer sleeping in the farms.

Q.5:  How does the wind move to the land?

Ans:   The wind rushes to the land, announcing the beginning of the day.

Q.6:  What is meant by the phrase “leafy banners”?

Ans: The phrase “leafy banners” means the twigs and branches of the trees full of leaves.

Q.7:   What does the word ‘chanticleer’ suggest?

Ans:   A chanticleer is a domestic cock that crows loudly at dawn.

Q.8:   What did the wind whisper to the fields of corn?

Ans:  The wind whispered to the fields of corn to greet the approaching morning by bowing down.

Q.9:   How does the wind cross the churchyard?

Ans:   The wind crosses the churchyard with a deep sigh.

Q.10:  What does the wind tell the dead souls?

Ans: The wind tells the dead souls to lie quietly and enjoy eternal sleep.

Q.11: Name the birds mentioned in the poem ‘Daybreak’.

Ans: The wood-bird and the chanticleer are mentioned in the poem ‘Daybreak’.

Q.12:   Where did the sea wind go after awaking the Mariners?

Ans:  After awaking the Mariners the wind rushed towards the distant land.

Q.13:  Why does the wind hurry landward?

Ans:  The wind hurried landward to wake up everything in Nature.

Q.14: “Not yet !” – To whom does the wind say this?

Ans: The wind says this to the dead buried in the churchyard.

Q.15:  Whom did the wind ask to proclaim the hour ?

Ans:  The wind asked the church-bell to proclaim the hour.

Q.16:  Where does the wind finally go?

Ans: The wind finally goes to blow over the churchyard.

Q.17:  What does the ‘Daybreak’ imply?

Ans: The word ‘Daybreak’ implies dawn but symbolically it means light and lustre at the end of the darkness.

Q.18:  Whom does the wind ask to tell time?

Ans:  The wind asks the bell of the tower to tell time.

Previous years' questions :-

Q.1: Where did the wind hurry to in ‘Daybreak’ ? ( XI - ’17)

Ans: The wind hurried towards the distant land.

Q.2: Who announces daybreak in the poem ‘Daybreak’ ? ( XI - ’18, ’15)

Ans: In the poem ‘Daybreak’ the sea-wind announces daybreak.

Q.3: What did the wind touch in the poem ‘Daybreak’ ? ( XI - ’15)

Ans: In the poem ‘Daybreak’ the wind touched the wood-bird’s folded wing.

Q.4: What did the wind ask the wood-bird to do? ( XI - ’17)

Ans: The wind asked the wood-bird to wake up and sing.

Q.5: What did the wind urge the bell to do? ( XI - ’19)

Ans: The wind urged the bell of the tower to ring to announce the advent of morning.

Q.6: Why does the wind proclaim differently when it crosses the churchyard? ( XI - ’16)

Ans: The wind proclaims differently when it crosses the churchyard because there the souls of dead are sleeping peacefully.

Q.7: What does the phrase “Not yet! in quite lie” suggest? (XI - ’18)

Ans: The phrase “Not yet! in quite lie” suggests it is not time for the dead soul in the churchyard as they will rise on Judgement Day.

Q.8: From where did the wind come in ‘Daybreak’ ? (XI - ’14)

Ans: The wind came up out of the sea in the poem ‘Daybreak’.

Q.9: What did the wind say when it crossed the churchyard ?( XI- ’14)

Ans: When the wind crossed the churchyard it told the dead souls to continue resting quietly in their graves.

Q.10: What does the word ‘hail’ mean in the poem ‘Daybreak’ ? (XI- ’20)

Ans: The word ‘hail’ means greet but symbolically it means the wind greets the ship to advise the sailors to sail on.

Q.11: What does the wind shout to the forest ? (XI - ’20)

Ans: The wind shouts to the forest to hang all its leafy banners out.

Q.12: What is the wind’s massage to the forest in ‘Daybreak’ ? (XI - ’16)

Ans: The wind asks the forest to display the beauty of its leaves in the light of the rising sun.

Three Questions, Class-12,Long or Descriptive Answers

 _*Descriptive/Analytical Questions with Answers*_

*1.What were the questions that had occurred to the Tsar? Why did he need correct answers to those questions? What did he do when he was not satisfied with the answers of the learned men?*

Ans. In the story ‘Three Questions’, Leo Tolstoy unravels the basic crisis of human nature through three simple questions. The Tsar was eager to know the right time to start every work, which were the right people to listen to and what was the work that needed utmost attention.

The Tsar needed correct answers to these three questions so that he would never make any mistake in any decision that he undertook.

When the Tsar was not satisfied with the answers of the learned men, he decided to consult a hermit who lived in the woods and was well known for his wisdom.

*2. What answers did the learned men give to the three questions? How did the learned men answer to Tsar’s questions?*

_Ans. The first question asked by the Tsar was, what was the right time to start any work. Some learned men advised him to draw up in advance, a table of days, months and years and live strictly according to it. Others advised him to do the most needful work without wasting time. Some of the learned men advised him to consult a council of wise men in order to carry out his work at the right time. Others advised him to consult a magician because they have the power to ascertain things beforehand. When the Tsar asked who the most important people were, some answered that the Tsar’s councilors were the most important persons. Others mentioned the priests, some said doctors and others said warriors. The Tsar’s third question was what was the most important work that he should undertake. Some said science; some said ware fare skill and others said religious worship. The Tsar again got different answers, which confused him, all the more._

*3.Describe the meeting of the Tsar with the hermit.*

_Ans. Once, some questions occurred to the Tsar’s mind of which he needed answers to bring perfection in his work. He sought appropriate answers but found none. So the tsar decided to visit a wise hermit who he thought might be able to give him all his answers. The hermit lived in a wood and met none but common folks. So the Tsar left his bodyguards and horse behind and went on. When he approached the hermit, the hermit was digging the ground. The Tsar requested him to answer his questions while helping the hermit with his work. But the hermit did not answer any of his questions. Later, a bearded man came running to them. The man was severely wounded. The Tsar and the hermit tended the bearded man and saved his life. Again the Tsar asked the hermit to answer his questions to which the hermit replied that he had already been answered. The hermit explained that the right time to begin everything is the present. The right people whom one is at any particular time is the right people one should listen to and the most important thing to do is to do them good because that is why man has been sent to the earth for._

*4.” You do not know me, but I know you”- who said this to whom? What else did the speaker say? How did the other person react to these words?*

Ans. The wounded man said this to the Tsar.

The bearded man asked for the Tsar’s forgiveness. He revealed his identity saying that he was a sworn enemy of the Tsar because the Tsar had killed his only brother and seized his property. He also told the Tsar that he had planned to kill the Tsar in the wood but was attacked by The Tsar’s soldiers. On being saved by the Tsar, he promised to serve the Tsar as his most loyal slave and also assured the Tsar that he would tell his sons to do the same too.

The Tsar was delighted to have ended the enmity so easily, and to have found such a loyal friend for life. The Tsar forgave the wounded man and promised to return his property.

*5.Why do you think the Tsar forgave the bearded man instead of his attempt to kill the Tsar?*

_Ans. The Tsar appreciated the bearded man’s honesty. The bearded man told the truth to the Tsar and stated the reason of his hatred towards the Tsar. The bearded man was brave enough to accept the truth and this quality of the man impressed the Tsar. For this reason, the Tsar forgave the bearded man instead of his attempt to kill him. The bearded man wanted to serve the Tsar for the rest of his life. The Tsar offered him his friendship and promised to return his property._

*6.” You have already been answered”- who said this to whom? How had the person referred to been answered?*

Ans. The hermit said this to the Tsar in the story ‘Three Questions’.

The Tsar requested the hermit to answer his questions several times but the hermit did not answer. According to the hermit experience is the best teacher. So, the Tsar was answered by his own experience. The hermit told the Tsar that if the Tsar had not dug the seedbed for the hermit and instead gone his way then the bearded man would have killed him. So, when the Tsar was digging the ground was the most important time and for whom he was digging was the most important person at that point of time and digging the seedbed was the most important business then. The hermit also told the Tsar that later when he was attending the wounded man then that was the most important time, the wounded man was the most important person and tending the wounded man was the most important business. If the Tsar had not saved the life of the wounded man, then he would not have become friends with his former enemy. By giving these examples the hermit made the Tsar understand the purpose of life, which is to help others. He also explained that the most important time is the present and to wisely and humanly act in the present.

As You Like It, Class 12,M. C. Q

 *M.C.Q on As You Like It*

1. The play As You Like It is written by - a) William Shakespeare.  b) Charles Lamb.  c) Christopher Marlowe.  d) R. B. Sheridan.  

2. The play As You Like It is a/an - a) Tragedy.  b) Comedy.  c) Farce.  d) Historical play.  

3. The story As You Like It is set in - a) France.  b) England.  c) Rome.  d) Canada. 

4. The name of the usurper is - a) Frederick.  b) Orlando.  c) Oliver.  d) Orsino.  

5. The lawful Duke was the usurper's - a) father.  b) younger brother.  c) elder brother.  d) cousin.  

6. The banished Duke went to live in - a) the Birnam woods.  b) the Forest of Arden.  c) Africa.  d) England.  

7. The banished Duke went to the forest with his - a) faithful followers.  b) daughter c) wife.  d) younger brother.  

8. The name of the banished Duke's daughter is - a) Celia.  b) Rosalind.  d) Olivic d) Adriana.  

9. The name of Frederick's daughter is - a) Celia.  b) Rosalind.  d) Dowsabel.  d) Adriana.  

10. Rosalind still remained in the Duke's court as Celia's - a) companion.  b) attendant.  c) servant.  d) sister.  

11. A messenger came with the news of a/an - a) auction.  b) fencing.c) bull - fight.  d) wrestling competition.  

12. The wrestling match was arranged between - a) Two expert wrestlers.  b) An expert wrestler and a young man. c) Two unexpert wrestlers.  d) Two old men.  

13. The name of the young participant in the wrestling match was - a) Oliver.  b) Orlando.  c) Frederick.  d) Orsino.  

14. The wrestling match was won by - a) Orlando.  b) Oliver.  c) the practiced wrestler.  d) Frederick.  

15. Orlando was the son of - a) Duke Frederick.  b) Sir Rowland.  c) Oliver.  d) the banished Duke.  

16. Sir Rowland was the banished Duke's - a) elder brother.  b) younger brother.  c) cousin d) friend.  

17. Rosalind was the daughter of - a) Duke Frederick.  b) Sir Rowland.  c) Oliver.  d) the banished Duke.  

18. Celia was the daughter of - a) Duke Frederick.  b) Sir Rowland.  c) Oliver.  d) the banished Duke.  

19. Oliver was the son of - a) Duke Frederick.  b) Orlando.  c) Sir Rowland.  d) the banished Duke.  

20. Sir Rowland's elder son was - a) Duke Frederick.  b) Orlando.  c) Oliver.  d) the banished Duke.  

21. Orlando was Oliver's - a) younger brother.  b) elder brother.  c) cousin.  d) nephew.  

22. Frederick was angry at the sight of Orlando because - a) he was jealous of Orlando.  b) Orlando once attacked the Duke.  c) it reminded him of the banished Duke's many friends.  d) Orlando was ugly.  

23. When Rosalind was banished by Frederick, Celia decided to - a) leave Rosalind.  b) scold Rosalind.  c) support his father.  d) assist Rosalind to the Forest of Arden. 

24. Before going to the forest, Rosalind dressed herself as - a) country lass.  b) country lad.  c) an old man.  d) an old woman.  

25. Before going to the forest, Celia dressed herself as - a) country lass.  b) country lad.  c) an old man.  d) an old woman.  

26. In disguise Rosalind would call herself - a) Ganymede.  b) Aliena.  c) Cesario.  d) Olivia.  

27. In disguise Celia would call herself - a) Ganymede.  b) Aliena.  c) Cesario.  d) Olivia.

Write a report within 150 words on "A Magic Show" recently organized by your school.

 *A showcase of Magic at School*

                         _*By: Prakash Nair*_

*Salboni,24th April,2021* : _*Last Friday a grand magic show was held at Godapiasal MGM High School. Magic is an art that is performed to entertain the spectators by the usage of seemingly impossible feats conducted by the use of tricks, illusions and also sleight of hands which needs a lot of practice.  Everybody was seated. The show began.*_

_*The magician appeared and introduced himself.He started performing the first trick.He erased himself with an eraser.Then asked his assistant to draw him so that he could come back.He lit fire from his mouth.The children were eagerly awaiting the next tricks.Two hours had gone by easily.For the final trick, he called the principal to assist him with something.*_

_*The magician asked her to lie down on a table and covered her with a cloth.He took a long sword and started cutting her fingers, blood was flowing and the students were in a shock when he cut off her legs and it fell on stage.The little children had nearly lost it when he asked the principal to stand up. She stood up on her feet to everyone's excitement.The show was a success.*_

Write a report on the Health Awareness Camp recently organised in your school.

*Health Awareness Camp in School*

                        -By a staff reporter

_Godapiasal, 4th January : A Health Awareness Camp in Godapiasal MGM/CBBV school was organised last 3rd January. A special pandal and stage were made in the school compound for conducting the camp. All eminent and famous doctors of our locality were invited and they took part in this programme. The well-known physician of the locality Dr. Rajesh Basu, was selected President of the camp. All the doctors emphasized the necessity for personal health and hygiene. The doctors advised the students to eat healthy balanced food and to keep himself or herself clean. Most of the doctors highlighted the need for sleeping inside mosquito nets at night and to drink boiled water to prevent diseases like malaria, dengue and enteric diseases.And also during this Covid-19 pandemic, they advised to wash hand regularly and to use sanitizer, to maintain 6feet physical distance.The students were told not be lured by fast food, coloured drinks, cold drinks and cut fruits. The doctors also emphasized the need for taking physical exercise daily. Regular physical exercise makes one’s body healthy and stout. They guest doctors also focused on the need for keeping oneself clean and on keeping hands cleaned and washed. They said that the students need to keep themselves free from any kind of unhealthy materials. The doctors promised to help in realising the project for individual health-cards for the students._

Write a report on Farewell Ceremony of a Retired Teacher in your school.

 *The Farewell Ceremony of a Retired Teacher.*

             -Reported by a staff reporter

*Godapiasal,6th January, 202*: _Sri Asit Mollick,an assistant teacher of our school was given a farewell on the occasion of his retirement yesterday. As a sincere and committed teacher,he had been serving in our school for more than thirty three years. The farewell function was presided over by the A.D.I, of schools (SE), Midnapore.The function opened with a song sung by some students in chorus. The departing teacher was garlanded first. The H.M. of our school delivered an impressive speech about Mr. Asit Sir's contributions to the all-round development of the our school.All his colleagues or co-workers paid heartfelt homage to him. They considered his departure as an irreparable loss to the school. Mr. Asit Mollick in his farewell address, thanked all heartily. Too overpowered with grief to say anything coherently, He promised to work for the well-being of the school even in his post-retirement years. Finally the students and the teachers handed over him some gifts as token of their love and respect. The great teacher Mr. Mollick also arranged some sweets for his dearest students. After taking sweets we returned home with a heavy heart._

1.Write a report on the 'Annual Sport Day' organized by your school

*A Happening Sports Day Of Godapiasal M.G.M. High School*

               _-by a staff reporter_

*January 21; Godapiasal M.G.M.High School:* Our school celebrated its Annual Sport Day on 20th January this year, a sunny winter day. The field was decorated with flags, festoons, buntings. The chief guest Mr. S. K. Menon,director of sports society in our district, arrived sharp at 9:30a.m. He was warmly welcomed by the headmaster of our school.The Sports Meet was started with a March Past by a group of senior students.Races of different distances,three-legged races, long and high jumps, hammer,javelin and shot- put throws were held.Musical chair of the guest attracted much applause.The winners were photographed. The chief guest distributed the prizes to the winners.Rajesh of class XII was adjudged the best athletic.The headmaster declared the Meet closed and read out a note of thanks to all concerns.Light refreshment followed.

Report on "Safe Drive, Save Life" campaign in your school.

 *"Safe Drive, Save Life" Campaign in Our School"*

*Midnapore, 25th August,2021*: _'Safe Drive , Save Life' campaign was launched in our school on 24th August , 2021 . The students , teachers and local administrative bodies took part in this campaign . It was organised to raise consciousness among all section of people . Students wearing placards , carrying festoons . They walked in a rally on the streets and adjoining roads voicing slogans with a request to follow the rules of the road . They also took control the traffic of the streets and roads for half a day . The traffic police officers helped and supported the students in every way . The students and the teachers arranged for a street corner from the dias of which they pointed out the danger of reckless driving , overtaking and helmetless driving of the bikers . The whole day was fruitfully used and the campaign was a success._