Siblings hold a unique place in our lives—they’re our partners in mischief, our first friends, and often our lifelong supporters. Around the world, different cultures celebrate these bonds in their own ways. Two such celebrations are Siblings Day, observed in the US, Canada, and parts of Europe, and Raksha Bandhan, a centuries-old Hindu festival in India. Let’s explore these holidays and what makes them special.
The poet looks at an old photograph of her mother as a child, enjoying a seaside holiday with her two cousins. The picture shows them standing in the shallow water, their feet temporarily against the everlasting sea. This contrast reminds the poet how short human life is compared to nature, which changes very slowly. The poem also shows us the poet’s mother’s happy and exciting childhood. At twelve years old, she spent her holidays by the sea, playing in the water with her cousins. She wore pretty, colourful dresses that matched the fun beach atmosphere.
World Poetry Day, celebrated each year on 21st March, is a special occasion dedicated to the art of poetry. Established by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) in 1999, this day aims to promote linguistic diversity, support endangered languages, and encourage appreciation for the beauty of poetry. The date was chosen to coincide with the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, symbolising renewal, creativity, and growth. Since its inception, World Poetry Day has evolved into a global celebration, uniting poets, readers, and educators to honour the timeless power of poetic expression.
Notice these expressions in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
● the thought was almost revolting
● an expanse of pure white serenity
● a turning-point
● accepted her seclusion with resignation
● a veritable bedlam of chirrupings
● frivolous rebukes
● the sagging skins of the dilapidated drum
Sir Michael Gambon, the beloved actor who brought Albus Dumbledore to life in the Harry Potter films, died on Sep 29, 2023, at 82. He was a British-Irish actor and was a stage and screen icon for decades, but his role as the wise and benevolent headmaster of Hogwarts will forever be cherished by fans around the world.
Q1: The increasing number of vehicles on the city roads not only causes inconvenience to the people but also affects the health of millions of people. Write a letter to the Editor of an esteemed daily, giving your suggestions regarding checking the number of vehicles on roads. You are Rahul/Rubina of Bengaluru.
Subject: Increasing number of vehicles on the city roads
Answer the following questions in 30-40 words each:
Q1. What traits of the Garoghlanian tribe are highlighted in the story?
Q2. Why did the narrator refer to his “good old days” in the beginning of the story?
Q3. How did the narrator react on seeing the horse and Mourad?
Q4. What two character-traits of Mourad are hinted at by the narrator in the initial part of the story?
Here are Class 11 unit test papers for the following subjects:
Question: Read the passage given below.
1. Maharana Pratap ruled over Mewar only for 25 years. However, he accomplished so much grandeur during his reign that his glory surpassed the boundaries of countries and time turning him into an immortal personality. He along with his kingdom became a synonym for valour, sacrifice and patriotism. Mewar had been a leading Rajput kingdom even before Maharana Pratap occupied the throne. Kings of Mewar, with the cooperation of their nobles and subjects, had established such traditions in the kingdom, as augmented their magnificence despite the hurdles of having a smaller area under their command and less population. There did come a few thorny occasions when the flag of the kingdom seemed sliding down. Their flag once again heaved high in the sky thanks to the gallantry and brilliance of the people of Mewar.
Invitations form an important part of social dealings. An invitation is a request to an individual or group of persons to come or go somewhere, or to do something. We need invitations for many social occasions such as celebrations of birthday, engagement, wedding, marriage anniversary, appointment, promotion etc.
Invitations can be both formal as well as informal.
Book: Hornbill
Poet: Walt Whitman
Q1: What is all about the poem "The Voice of the Rain"? Write in short.
Answer: ‘The Voice of the Rain’ is an imaginary dialogue between the poet and the rain. The poet casually asks the rain who it is. To his surprise, the rain answers the question and tells about its birth and end. The poet understands the tale of rain and translates it for the readers.
Q: Who is the poet of the poem 'The Laburnum Top'? What does poet want to covey through his/her poem?
Answer: The poem ‘The Laburnum Top’ is written by Ted Hughes. The poem revolves around the laburnum tree and the goldfinch bird. It presents the sweet and repaying relationship between the tree and the bird. The leaves on the laburnum tree top have started turning yellow and the tree stands quiet and still in the afternoon of September during the autumn season. However, it comes to life as soon as the goldfinch arrives and perches on it to feed her young ones. As soon as she leaves, the tree becomes elusively silent again.
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