DAFFODILS and Some Notes

DAFFODILS: Summary of the poem
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DAFFODILS
Introduction:
The most impressive and thought-provoking poem 'Daffodils' is also recognized by the
title 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud', a lyrical poem written byWilliam Wordsworth in 1804. It
was published in 1815 in 'Collected Poems' with four stanzas. The creator of the poem
Daffodils is also known as theFather of Romanticism. Thus, the poem under-reference is a
masterpiece ofRomantic literature. It unfolds the poet's excitement, love and praise for a field
blossoming with enchanting daffodils.
Title and Theme of the Poem

The title, 'Daffodils' is a simple word that reminds us about the arrival of the spring season, when
the field is full of daffodils. A bunch of daffodils symbolize the joys and happiness of life.
The theme of the poem 'Daffodils' is a collection of human emotions inspired by nature that we
may have neglected due to our busy lives. It also reveals the everlasting impact of soothing
natural beauty on human mind.
Summary of the poem

In this poem, William Wordsworth states that one day he was roaming near a lake in the valley.
He was feeling lonely like a cloud. All at once he saw a group of golden daffodils growing beside
the bank of a lake under the trees. They were dancing and tossing merrily in the breeze.
The golden daffodils looked like vivid stars in a milky way. They were growing in an endless
line without a break. The waves of lake were cresting in whitecaps. They also looked to be
dancing. The whole scene was so thrilling and fascinating that poet felt very happy in that joyful
company. This beautiful sight filled his heart with the wealth of pleasure.
It left an everlasting impression on his memory. Whenever, the poet recollected the wonderful
scene of daffodils in solitude his heart filled with pleasure and began to dance like daffodils. In
the poem, the word dance is used many times. It looked that poet wants to tell us that dance is the
rhythm of universe. As the earths movement and transformation of night into day is the rhythmic
dance and poet says in the end that we should see things with our inward eyes.
As William Blake states:
To see the world in a grain of sand, and to see heaven in a wild flower, hold infinity in the
palm of your hands, and eternity in an hour.
Imagery
The poem paints images of lakes, fields, trees and stars in a very impressive and captivating
style. The poem uses descriptive language throughout the stanzas.
Rhyming Scheme
The 'Daffodils' has a rhyming scheme throughout the poem. The poem has been composed in
alternate rhyme scheme ending with a rhyming couplet, i.e. ABABCC.
Figures of Speech Used in the Poem
At the very outset of the poem, there is a fantastic use of simile and personification. The line
"Ten thousand saw I at a glance" is an exaggeration and a hyperbole, describing the scene of ten
thousand daffodils, all together. Alliteration is the repetition of similar sounds, is applied for the
word 'h', in the words - high and hills.
Conclusion:
To sum up, one may say that the poem Daffodils is master-piece of poetic art. As the
idea is superb the representation is also outstanding and thought-provoking. It really attracts the
attention of the reader at once forever. As John Keats states:
A thing of beauty is a joy forever
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Try Again
Introduction:
The optimistic poem "Try again" is W. E Hickson's master-piece ofdidacticism. This
thought-provoking poem is composed in alternate and chain rhyme pattern which
helps to emphasis on the motif, i.e. ''try again''. The message of the poem is universal,
i.e. one mustn't surrender to the challenges or hurdles.
Summary of the poem:

In this poem, the poet states that when the world says, ''Give up,'' Hope whispers, ''Try it
one more time,'' The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places. So
you should keep up trying again and again to cross this road. as the poet proclaims;
''For if you will persevere, you will conqure,''

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Hence, the poet like Hemingway thinks;
''Man can be destroyed but not defeated''

Like Samuel Becket the poet is of the view-point, i.e.
''Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail better.''
Summary of the poem.

"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"
"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy

Evening" is a thought-provoking poem
composed by Robert Frost. He is an
American poet of this century and this poem
is one of his master-pieces of poetry. In
this poem, the poet describes the conflict
between love of nature and call of social
responsibilities.
On a dark winter evening, the narrator
stops his little horse to watch the snow
falling in the woods. Finding that the
owner of the woods is absent, he decided to

stay there. At this his horse is confused.
He shakes his harness bell to ask if there
is some mistake. Now the narrator realizes
that he has many responsibilities to do and
has many miles to go before sleep.
In
short, the poet seems to be in a state of
dilemma yet he trumpets the beauty of
nature and hints at the need to carry on
the daily affairs of life. The world of
fantasy is very inviting. But one
must maintain balance between the world of
fantasy and reality. However, this poem is
beautiful piece of poetry. Finally, its a
poem full of wisdom. As Robert
Frost states:
A poem begins in delightand

ends in wisdom
MY NEIGHBOUR
A good neighbour increases the value of your property.
(Czech Proverb)
To live alone one must be either a beast or a god. Man is neither a beast nor a
god. He is a social being. He lives among his parents, siblings, children, relatives,
friends and neighbours. Neighbours are those people who live around our house up
to forty houses in all directions. Happy is the man who has good neighbours.
Fortunately, I am one of them. Most of my neighbours are very good people.
However, I have a close association with my immediate neighbour, Mr. Ashraf
Minhas. He is a handsome, middle-aged teacher with a vigorous zest for life. He is
always well-dressed. He is fond of reading and buying books. He offers his prayers
five times a day. You could not wish to meet a more good-natured and hospitable
man. He likes gardening. His garden is full of flowers in spring. He invites his
neighbours and entertains them warmly. He delights everybody with fond details of
flowers and their blooming patterns. Mr. Minhas is an optimistic by nature and he
never worries himself over trifles. He is neither proud nor jealous. He is a gentleman
par-excellence. He is the father of a happy family of four children - two sons and two
daughters. The eldest son is my class-fellow and best friend, and all our
programmes of study and recreation go jointly. His wife is a highly educated,
cultured and civilized lady. She is also a close friend of my mother. His aged mother
and younger sister also live with him. His mother is a religious minded lady. She is
always busy in the worship of Allah Almighty and helping the poor. All the members
of his family are well mannered. friendly and sociable. Mr. Minhas's family also
comes to visit us on special occasions. Either we are in sorrow or joy, in rain or in
sunshine; Mr. Minhas is always by the side of us. In short, my neighbour is a
character larger-than-life. All the people in the vicinity like him. I am really lucky to
have such a good neighbour. I am proud of my neighbour. He is a blessing great
blessing of Allah Almighty. Allah Almighty has rightly chosen Mr. Minhas as my
neighbour.
We make our friends; we make our enemies; but God makes our next door
neighbour.
(Gilbert K. Chesterton)
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WEDNESDAY, 19 OCTOBER 2016
PARAGRAPH - FASHIONS
FASHIONS
Life's too short to wear boring clothes.

(Cushnie et Ochs)
It is an innate desire of man to look attractive and imitate others. This has given
birth to fashion. Fashion is a popular style especially in clothing,
footwear,accessories, makeup, body, furniture and behaviour. In crude terms
fashion is a style of living. No doubt it is an age of fashion. The fascination of
fashions is stronger in cities than that of towns and villages. Fashions are more
popular with the youth particularly adult and teenage girls. It is said that the
chameleon does not change its colour as quickly as a woman wears out a new
fashion. Even the frumps and old hags want to look young, smart and beautiful.
However, men cannot plead innocence when it comes to this, especially these days
where many men care more about fashion than any other thing. Moreover, these
are men who are responsible for women's fashions. Fashion craze is influenced by
several factors. The garment industry, attractive advertising and films are mainly
responsible for this craze. The T.V. commercials and the press have also captured
the imagination of the people. Media stars have emerged as leaders of fashions.
Shopping plazas and markets have sprung up everywhere. Foreign designs and
elegant dressmaking are very much in demand. Every week there are full page
colour pictures of fashion-wears, powders, perfumes and cosmetics. Fabrics,
footwear, furniture, fast food and video films have become the fashion of the day.
Fashions have a tendency to spread like wild fire. Fashions move like windstorms.
Fashions have many advantages as well as disadvantages. Fashions create a
colourful variety in the daily life and add to the cultural wealth of a country. The
economy of a country goes around with fashion industry. On the other hand, fashion
craze banishes sobriety. Much money is needed to follow the fashions of the
time. The glitter of advertisement makes everything look like gold. We should be on
our guard, because all that glitters may not be gold in some cases. Being Muslims,
we should follow and adopt the life style of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) which is
based on simplicity, modesty and humility.
Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every
six months.
(Oscar Wilde)
TUESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2016
PARAGRAPH - A RIVER IN FLOOD
A RIVER IN FLOOD
As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods.
(William Shakespeare)
Life is precious because it is precarious. Any disease, accident or calamity may

damage this fragile life. A flood is a natural calamity that usually occurs during the
rainy season. A river in flood is a source of trouble for all. Crops are razed, trees are
uprooted and animals are washed away. Many people meet a watery grave. Floods
are common in Pakistan and affect Sindh and Punjab the most. Last summer I
happened to be in my village, about 20 miles south of Jhang. For over a week the
wet spell had been a delightful experience. The rain was driven in sharp bursts by
the rushing wind. One morning in the early hours there went up a cry "water,
water". The Chenab was in flood. There was water in our courtyard. The low-lying
part of the village was under three feet of water. Panic gripped the whole village.
There were bushels on almost every head. Most of the folks started moving through
the flooded fields towards the nearby high mound. My family also followed these
folks. It was a scene of great misery. From the corner of the high mound I had the
first glimpse of the river in flood. It seemed we were stranded on a small island. The
entire area up to the far-off road bridge and even beyond was just one sheet of
muddy water. Logs were seen floating fast. The trees all around, with half of their
trunks in water, stood firm like unfolded umbrellas. Far below we saw the floating
bodies of horses, cows and buffaloes. All the mud houses were collapsed in the
massive flow of water. The flood all around and the floating objects of water filled
our hearts with dread. Water seemed to be devouring all. Government declared
emergency in the affected areas and launched full scale rescue and relief
operations. Pakistan army was called in for evacuation and rescue purposes. From
this personal experience to the flood scene, I learnt that floods are very devastating
natural calamities. They warn that man's place on this earth is very precarious. All
the advancements in knowledge and science cannot overcome this helplessness of
man. We may tend to act like supreme beings, but the truth is that;
We are hopelessly frail and defenceless in front of nature.
Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

THURSDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2016
PARAGRAPH - A ROAD ACCIDENT
A ROAD ACCIDENT
As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods.
Life is precious because it is precarious. Any disease, calamity or accident may
damage this fragile life. An accident is an undesirable event that happens
unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in harm, injury or fatality. A
road accident is a global tragedy with ever-raising trend. The number of road
accidents that are daily reported in press or on television show that roads have
become veritable death traps. When we venture to step out of our houses, we are
not sure whether we will be able to reach our destination safely or not. Most of the
road accidents are caused by negligence of traffic rules, carelessness ofdrivers,
craze for over speeding, excessive use of mobile phones and narrowness of roads.
Last year, I witnessed a very dreadful and shocking road accident on Murree Road.
It was a hot noon of June. I was going to Murree with my family in a car. My father
was driving the car at a normal speed. Suddenly, a passenger van overtook our car
with a great speed. Soon we heard a loud blare of horns and a squeal of brakes.
However, the fast moving passenger van had a terrible head-on collision with a
truck coming from the opposite side. My father slammed on the brakes, veered to
the left and parked the car. The whole traffic on the road stopped immediately. The
passenger van had turned turtle and the front of the truck had totaled. Thank God!
The van had no fallen in the deep valley beside the road. There was a great hue and
cry raised by the passengers. The road was littered with broken glass, iron bars, oil
and blood. Almost every passenger was injured. Alas! the front seated passengers
and the driver died there and then. We and some other people helped the injured to
get out of the damaged van. Soon the help arrived there. The causalities were taken
to the nearby hospital. The traffic continued after half an hour and we went ahead. I
felt sorry that just for the sake of entertainment, some drivers put the lives of many
passengers in danger. I wished that people should have more traffic sense to avoid
such accidents and keep it in mind that;
It is better late than never.

TUESDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2016
ESSAY - A RAINY DAY
A RAINY DAY
I love the rain. It's my favourite weather.
(Rabindranath Tagore)
Rain is an amazing natural phenomenon which has been there since life came
into existence on the earth. Water vapours which evaporate constantly from the
earth surface result in the formation of clouds. When the clouds get concentrated
and become heavy enough to fall under gravity, they result in rain.
Rain is a great blessing of Allah Almighty. It is indeed one of the most important
factors for life on the earth. It is a marvelous gift in the long and extremely hot
summer. The scorching sun and unbearable heat is washed away by the rain water.
It soothes the spirit and washes away all that is bad, dirty and unpleasant.
It was an oppressively hot day of July. Everyone was exhausted, tired and worn
out due to the intense heat. The sky was brilliant blue due to the ever bright sun.
There were no signs of clouds. The temperature was baking and the hot air was
blistering. The plants were dried and drooped. The animals had all lied down, nearly
fainted.
All
the
people
were
praying
for
rain.
At last, Allah Almighty did hear the prayers of heat-stricken people. The wind
began to rustle through the swaying tops of trees. The humid heat was gone in no
time. The rolling mass of black clouds started gathering in the sky. The golden
sunlight disappeared and everything became silvery grey. There was a flash of
lightning,
quickly
followed
by
a
clap
of
thunder.
Soon large rain drops began to fall. It was followed by a heavy shower. The
sound of the downpour was pleasing to the ears. The tree-leaves turned into the
most radiant shades of green. In no time, the whole city was drenched in rain water.
The young and the old alike ran up and down the flooded streets. There were scenes
of
jubilation
all
around.
It rained for about an hour and then the sky became clear again. The birds came
out of their nests and the animals out of their shelters. Everything was shiny and
crystal clear. Then out of nowhere, the stunning, miraculous and awe inspiring
rainbow appeared in the sky. It was like someone had painted an arc of seven
brilliant colours in the sky.
One touch of nature maketh the whole world kin.
TUESDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER 2016
ESSAY - QUAID-E-AZAM MUHAMMAD ALI JINNAH
QUAID-E-AZAM MUHAMMAD ALI

JINNAH
Jinnah is a historic personality which takes birth once in a century.
(Mussolini)
Muhammad Ali Jinnah is the brightest star in the history of Pakistan. He had a
multidimensional personality and his achievements in different fields were
numerous. He was a great lawyer, a distinguished politician, a resolute freedomfighter, a dynamic Muslim leader and above all the founder of Pakistan. Thus he is
revered
as
Quaid-e-Azam
and
Baba-e-Qaum.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first child born to Mithibai and Jinnahbhai Poonja in
Wazir Mansion Karachi on December 25, 1876. The Wazir Mansion has been rebuilt
into a national museum owing to the fact that the founder of the nation was born
within its walls. Jinnah's birth name was Muhammad Ali Jinnahbhai. His birthday is
observed
as
a
national
holiday.
Jinnah got his early education from Sindh-Madrasa-tul-Islam in Karachi. He
passed his matriculation examination from Christian Missionary Society High School
Karachi. After his matriculation, he was sent to England for higher studies. He
distinguished himself over there as a keen and upright student. He qualified from
Lincoln's
Inn
as
a
brilliant
barrister.
On his return to India he started law-practice in Karachi and afterwards moved to
Bombay. Then he joined the Indian National Congress in 1906. He was an ardent
supporter of the Hindu-Muslim unity. But the narrow vision of certain communal
leaders disappointed him. Thus he joined the Muslim League in 1913.
In 1916, Jinnah became the president of the Muslim League. He worked hard for
a separate homeland for the Muslims. The odds were against him. The Hindus, the
British and a section of the Muslims were hostile to him. But he grappled with every
problem. August 14, 1947 was the day of his triumph. Pakistan appeared on the
map
of
the
world.
Flowers must die before thorns otherwise they would not be flowers. Jinnah took
oath of office as the first Governor General of Pakistan. However, his health had
been breaking down under a heavy pressure of work. He died in harness in Karachi
on September 11, 1948. Lord Pethick Lawrence, the former secretary of State of
India, rightly said,
"Gandhi died by the hands of an assassin; Jinnah died by his devotion to
Pakistan."
SUNDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2016
ESSAY - A VISIT TO A HILL STATION
A VISIT TO A HILL STATION

The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.
(Augustine of Hippo)
I am mad about tourism because I have an adventurous spirit. I have an itinerary

of Pakistan. I have visited many attractive places of Pakistan like Shalimar Gardens,
Faisal Mosque, Tomb of Jahangir, Sozo Water Park, Lahore Zoo, Manora, Mohenjodaro and Murree Hills. However, my visit to Naran in the Kaghan Valley surpasses
all
and
is
unforgettable.
I visited Naran with my family. It was a sunny morning of May 2016. We packed
our luggage and seated in our car. My father sat at the driving seat and we left
for Abbotabad. We reached there in the afternoon. The weather was very pleasant
there. However, the journey was tiring and we slept soundly for the night in a hotel.
Next morning we left for Balakot. On the way, we passed by Jangal Mangal and
Jabba. Around Jabba there was a thick forest and the beauty of the landscape was
simply breathtaking. There were very sharp, hairpin turns on the road near Batrasi.
We saw the conjunction point where the river Kunhar meets two other streams near
Garhi
Habibullah.
We
reached Shogran in
the
evening.
Next morning we left for Naran. The road to Naran was in a bad shape. It was
high in upper half of the high mountain slope and the river Kunhar looked like a
ribbon below. The stone houses of brave villagers on the mountain slope were
amazing. Our car crossed about eight glaciers from Kaghan to Naran.
At last, we reached Naran, the most scenic town of Pakistan. It was very still in
the woods around Naran. There were logs in the river Kuhar. We enjoyed fishing
there. We also enjoyed horse-riding. What should I say about lake Saiful-Maluk, it
is nevertheless the most beautiful lake in the world. The water of the lake was
crystal
clear
and
freezing
cool.
It was extremely enjoyable and unforgettable trip. The return from the fairy land
was sad and sombre. It looked like returning from Heaven to Hell, from a tension
free land to a troubled world. In short, I love river Kunhar, I love Naran, I love SaifulMaluk and above all I adore Allah Almighty's creativity and craftsmanship.
Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God's
handwriting.
(Ralph Waldo Emerson)
SHORT ANSWERS AND

SUMMARIES
QUESTION NO. 6
1. Answer the following questions. (Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) an
Embodiment
of
Justice)
(i) How can people achieve perfection in the moral, spiritual and
social
areas
of
life?
Ans. People can achieve perfection in their moral, spiritual and social areas
of life by seeking light, instructions and guidance from the Rasool's (SAW)
message and life. They should make the Rasool (SAW) their role model to
secure the highest level of prestige in every field of life.
(ii) How did the Rasool (SAW) set high and noble ideals for all
mankind?
Ans. The Rasool (SAW) set high and noble ideals for all mankind through his
practical examples by following the commandments of Allah. Not only in
spirituality and morals but also in trade, business, state affairs and warfare
he
set
perfect
and
noble
examples.
(iii) How were the people of Makkah convinced of the Rasool's (SAW)
justice
even
before
his
Nabuwat?
Ans. As a young trader, the Rasool (SAW) earned the good reputation of
being an honest, fair and just business man. He (SAW) advised the most
equitable plan for the setting of the Black Stone. So the people of Makkah
were convinced of the Rasool's (SAW) justice even before his Nabuwat.
(iv) What standards of justice did the Rasool (SAW) practice as head
of
the
state
of
Madinah?
Ans. As head of the state of Madinah, the Rasool (SAW) practiced very high
standards of justice. He (SAW) decided all cases on merit with justice and
equity, irrespective of colour, creed, or race. He did not even exempt the
Quraish
woman
who
was
found
guilty
of
stealing.
(v) Why did Quraish think that the Rasool (SAW) would favour them?
Ans. Quraish thought that the Rasool (SAW) would favour them because he
(SAW) himself was the member of the Quraish family. Moreover, they thought
that Hazrat Usama bin Zaid (RA) was closed enough to the Rasool (SAW) to
make
an
appeal
on
behalf
of
that
guilty
woman.
(vi) What made non-Muslims bring their suits to the Rasool (SAW)?
Ans. The Rasool (SAW) was well-known for his justice. He (SAW) decided all
cases on merit with justice and equity, irrespective of colour, creed, race or
religion. Therefore, the non-Muslims brought their suits to the Rasool (SAW)
for
decision.
(vii) What advice did the Rasool (SAW) give to Hazrat Ali (RA)?
Ans. The Rasool (SAW) said to Hazrat Ali (RA), "When two men come to you
for judgment, never decide in favour of one without hearing the arguments
of the other; it is then most likely that you will know the truth."
(viii) How does the Quran describe the personality of the Rasool
(SAW)?
Ans. The Holy Quran describes the personality of the Rasool (SAW)
as: "Indeed in the Rasool of Allah (Muhammad SAW), you have a good
example to follow for him who hopes for (the Meeting with) Allah and the
Last Day, and remembers Allah much." (33:21)
2. Answer the following questions. (Chinese New Year)
(i)
When
does
Chinese
New
Year
start?
Ans. According to Georgian Calendar, Chinese New Year is never on the same
day each year. It typically falls somewhere between January 21st and
February 20th. In 2017, the first day of the Chinese New Year is on Saturday,
28 January.
(ii) Why is Chinese New Year never on the same day each year?
Ans. The Chinese follow lunar calendar which is based on the phases of the
moon and has shorter cycle than the sun. Therefore, the Chinese New Year is
never on the same day each year. It typically falls between January 21st and
February
20th.
(iii) Why do Chinese families do through cleaning of their houses
before
New
Year's
Day?
Ans. Prior to the first day of the New Year it is customary for Chinese families
to thoroughly clean their houses. Doing this is said to clear out any bad luck
from the previous year and to make the house ready to accept good luck for
the
coming
year.
(iv) Which colour is not allowed and which colour is encouraged on
Chinese
New
Year?
Why?
Ans. Wearing black is not allowed due to its association with death, however,
wearing red is encouraged as the colour is associated with warding off bad
spirits. Red envelopes given to children by adults symbolize wealth and
prosperity
for
the
coming
year.
(v) What do decorations on doors and windows symbolize?
Ans. Chinese hang up signs and posters on doors and windows with the
Chinese character fu written on them, which means luck and happiness. The
right side of the character is a pictogram of a jar. The inverted character
implies the "pouring out" of the jar of good fortune on those coming through
the
door!
(vi) What is the significance of New Year's Eve dinner?
Ans. The New Year's Eve dinner named as "Nian Ye Fan" is the most
important dinner for the Chinese. Normally, this is the family reunion dinner,
especially for those with family members away from home. It helps Chinese
families
to
sit
together
and
mend
their
bonds.
(vii) What do the little red envelopes filled with money symbolize?
Ans. Chinese people love the colour red. It is a traditional practice for adults
to give children little red envelopes filled with money. These red envelopes
filled with money are called "yasui qian" and symbolize wealth, happiness
and
prosperity
for
the
coming
year.
(viii) What is the importance of Chinese New Year for Chinese
families?
Ans. Chinese New Year is very important for Chinese families. This is the time
when the family members strive to be with their near and dear ones; they
regard this as a time to usher out the old year and welcome the new, with
great festivities and merrymaking.
QUESTION NO. 7
1. Answer the following questions. (First Aid)
(i) What is the importance of knowledge of 'First Aid' in crisis
management?
Ans. First aid is the assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness
or injury, with care provided to preserve life or prevent the condition from
worsening. The knowledge of 'First Aid' in crisis management prepares

people to tackle with unexpected emergencies with great confidence.
(ii) You should not keep checking if the bleeding has stopped. Why?
Ans. Minor cuts and scrapes usually stop bleeding on their own. If they don't,
apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth or bandage. However, don't keep
checking to see if the bleeding has stopped because this may damage or
dislodge the clot that is forming and cause bleeding to resume.
(iii) Why is it necessary to keep away soap from the wound?
Ans. To clean the area around the wound, use mild soap and a soft
washcloth. But soap can irritate the wound because soap is made from fats
and oils, or their fatty acids, by treating them chemically with a strong alkali.
So it is necessary to keep away soap from the actual wound.
(iv) What is an antibiotic?
Ans. An antibiotic is a type of antimicrobial drug used in the treatment and
prevention of bacterial infections. It may kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.
The first antibiotic was penicillin discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928.
(v) How is an antibiotic cream or ointment good in healing the
wound?
Ans. A thin layer of an antibiotic cream or ointment helps to keep the surface
of the wound moist. The products do not make the wound heal faster, but
they can help the body's natural healing process work fast.
(vi) What should you do if you are allergic to adhesive material used
in most bandages?
Ans. Allergy is a damaging immune response by the body to a substance. If
you are allergic to the adhesive material used in most bandages, switch to
adhesive-free dressings or sterile gauze held in place with paper tape,
gauze roll or looselyapplied elastic bandage.
(vii) When do you need to see a doctor?
Ans. You need to see a doctor when you are in a chronic condition, your
wounds are not healing, you have a severe attack of allergic reaction and
above all when First Aid fails to treat your illness or injury.
(viii) What should your first aid kit consist of?
Ans. The first aid kit should contain; a first aid book, band-aids, elastic
bandages, gauze pads, adhesive tape, antiseptic wipes, cotton wool, safety
pins, tweezers, scissors, latex gloves, calamine lotion, clinical thermometer
and analgesic tablets.
2. Answer the following questions. (Television vs. Newspapers)
(i) How is a newspaper more convenient medium of news?
Ans. Newspaper does not require us to sit at a place and read the news. Busy
people may read the newspaper anytime of the day. They may choose to
omit certain aspects of the news that they are not interested in. Thus
newspaper is a more convenient medium of news.
(ii) How does a viewer get restricted while watching TV news?
Ans. Television requires its viewer to be at a certain place and at a certain
time in order to watch and listen to the news. The viewer cannot choose
which piece of news he wishes to skip. Thus the viewer gets restricted while
watching TV news.
(iii) In what way viewing news on TV is easier than reading a
newspaper?
Ans. Viewing news on TV requires little effort and a little skill of language
because everything is visual and auditory. In comparison, the reader of a
newspaper needs to be proficient in the language in order to understand it
better. Thus viewing news on TV is easier than reading a newspaper.
(iv) How does television make us lazy?
Ans. We view the news or any other programme at television without any
effort. Watching too much television slows down our body's metabolism
because we spend so much time with a numb mind doing nothing. Thus
television, more than anything else, makes us lazy.
(v) How do newspapers give us more in-depth coverage?
Ans. Although television can give us the most updated news and visuals,
newspapers can give us more in-depth coverage. Editorials and column
writers can give us their expert views and analysis that we can digest slowly
as we read them.
(vi) Why do some people read more than one newspapers?
Ans. Some people opt to read more than one newspaper a day so as to;
(i) Get different viewpoints of the news
(ii) Check the validity of the news
(vii) How can readers give feedback to the newspaper articles?
Ans. Feedback is the information or statements of opinion about something
for its improvement. The readers can give feedback to the newspaper
articles by getting their writings published in the public or open forum.
(viii) Which medium do you prefer for news? Why?
Ans. I prefer newspapers for news because they are convenient. They can be
read at any time and at any place. Uninterested aspects of the news can be
skipped easily. Moreover, newspapers give more in-depth coverage.
QUESTION NO. 8
1. Answer the following questions. (Selecting the Right Career)
(i) In past, why did people want to become a doctor, an engineer or
a pilot?
Ans. In the past, people wanted to become a doctor, an engineer or a pilot
because these disciplines were thought to be the only fields that could offer
rewarding careers in terms of both respect and money.
(ii) What were some famous careers for the young people in the
past?
Ans. In the past, people wanted to become a doctor, an engineer or a pilot
because these disciplines were thought to be the only fields that could offer
rewarding careers in terms of both respect and money.
(iii) Nowadays non-traditional careers are more appealing to young

minds. Why?
Ans. Nowadays, non-traditional careers are more appealing to young minds
because life has become more dynamic and innovative. Young minds have
become aware of the benefits of non-traditional careers like electronic media,
fashion designing and Information Technology etc.
(iv) What is meant by the "right profession"?
Ans. A profession is any type of job that requires special education, training,
or particular skill. "Right profession" means a rewarding career that involves
interest and provides respect, money and mental satisfaction.
(v) Why is it important to consider the scope of any field?
Ans. To consider the scope of any field in terms of market demand is very
important. It informs us about the hiring trends and competition in the
market. Thus, to examine the scope of any field helps us to choose a right
profession.
(vi) Is there any need of proper career counseling department?
Why?
Ans. Yes, there is a dire need of proper career counseling department even a
school level. It would determine the personalities of students, observe and
analyze their interests and suggest suitable careers according to their
aptitude.
(vii) How can career counselors help the young people?
Ans. Career counselors can play a key role in guiding the young people
towards a rewarding profession. They can determine the personalities of the
young people, observe and analyze their interests and suggest suitable
careers according to their aptitude.
(viii) Which career do you want to opt for? Give reasons.
Ans. I want to be a Chartered Accountant because it suits to my aptitude. I
am much interested in accountancy, business statistics and commercial
geography. Moreover, CA is a highly rewarding profession in terms of both
respect and money.
2. Answer the following questions. (A World Without Books & Great
Expectations)
(i) How does a book connect the reader and the writer?
Ans. A book is a form of private communication between the reader and the
writer. By writing a book, a writer talks with his readers. And by reading a
book, the reader enters into the world created by the writer. Thus the book
links the both.
(ii) In what way books are better than radio, TV and Internet?
Ans. We can keep books with us forever. We can read them whenever and
wherever we like. Reading books is more 'intellectually stimulating' than
listening radio, watching television or surfing the internet. Thus books are
better than radio, TV or Internet.
(iii) Why should people be given more opportunity to read books?
Ans. People should be given more opportunities to read books because they
are a source of comfort, a safe shelter, sustenance and roads forward.
Moreover, books provide the deepest connection to the morals that make
people humans.
(iv) Who looked after Pip after the death of his parents?
Ans. Pip's parents died soon after his birth. His overbearing sister and her
kindly husband, the blacksmith Joe Gargery, looked after Pip after the death
of his parents. Joe loved Pip as if he were his own son.
(v) Who was Joe? How did he treat Pip?
Ans. Joe Gargery was Pip's brother-in-law and childhood hero. He was the
village blacksmith. He was kind and warm-hearted. He loved Pip as if he were
his own son. He always used to come to Pip's aid when needed.
(vi) Why did Pip give food and drink to the prisoner?
Ans. Pip gave food and drink to the prisoner because of fear, sympathy and
kindness. In the churchyard, Pip met a prisoner who threatened Pips and
ordered him to bring food from his house. During the dinner, Pip stole a piece
of bread and gave it to the prisoner the next morning.
(vii) Why did the prisoner support Pip?
Ans. The prisoner was highly impressed by the kindness Pip showed to him
when he was hungry. So the prisoner decided to support Pip with money. This
was so that Pip could receive good education in London and become a better
person.
(viii) What happened to the prisoner's wealth after his death?
Ans. The prisoner, Abel Magwitch, had become a wealthy man in Australia
through farming. However, in London, he was arrested and sentenced to
death by the judge. Before he could be hanged, he died in prison. By law, all
his wealth was confiscated by the government.
QUESTION NO. 9
1. Answer the following questions. (Population Growth and World
Food Supplies)
(i) Which areas are most affected by incessant growth in
population?
Ans. The incessant growth in population is causing serious economic
problems in almost all continents. Great pressure is being placed on arable
land, water, energy, and biological resources. The developing countries are
the most affected areas by incessant growth in population.
(ii) Why are developing countries going to suffer more due to over
population?
Ans. It is reported that all future population growth is going to take place in
developing countries. The population growth reduces per capita income of
the people because national income is divided by a big size of population.
Thus developing countries are going to suffer more due to overpopulation.
(iii) What is the major cause of food shortage and malnutrition?

Ans. Overpopulation is the major cause of food shortage and malnutrition.
Due to overpopulation, there is a shortage of fertile agricultural land, fresh
water and fossil energy. The scarcity of these things decrease food
productivity. Moreover, more people need more food.
(iv) How are water resources under great stress?
Ans. Due to overpopulation water resources like rivers, lakes and aquifers are
under great stress because more people consume more water for
agricultural, industrial, household, recreational and environmental activities.
(v) What is the effect of depletion of fossil energy?
Ans. The effect of depletion of fossil energy is that the prices of fuel i.e., oil,
coal and natural gas are rising everywhere which is a massive setback for
industries and transportation. Moreover, energy production is also reduced.
(vi) What is the limitation of improved technology?
Ans. The limitation of improved technology is that it cannot make any
addition to the existing natural resources. For example, improved technology
cannot produce an unlimited flow of those vital natural resources that are the
raw material for sustained agricultural production.
(vii) How can sufficient food supply be made possible for the future
generation?
Ans. Sufficient food supply can be made possible for the future generation
by;
(i) Managing and protecting natural resources
(ii) Controlling the fast growing population
(viii) What strategies should be adopted for safe future?
Ans. Following strategies should be adopted for safe future;
(i) We should manage and protect natural resources
(ii) We should achieve optimum world population that is less than two billion.
2. Answer the following questions. (Faithfulness & Poems)
(i) What case did the young men bring to Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA)?
Ans. The young men brought the case of their father's murder to Hazrat
Umar Farooq (RA). They also brought the strong and sturdy murdered with
them. They demanded justice by punishing the murderer for his crime.
(ii) Why did the old man hurl a stone at the camel?
Ans. The old man hurled a stone on the camel with all his might because it
had nipped a few leaves off the hanging branch from one of his trees. The
stone caught the camel on the side of the head. It reeled and fell down
dead.
(iii) Why did the villager ask Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA) to delay the
execution?
Ans. The villager had buried some gold in the earth in a field that no one
knew the place. It belonged to his younger brother. He wanted to hand over
the gold to a trustee. Thus, he asked Hazrat Umar (RA) to delay the
execution for three days.
(iv) On what condition was the criminal allowed to leave?
Ans. The criminal was asked to give his guarantor who could suffer death in
case he did not return. The villager looked at the people present there. He
pointed to Hazrat Abuzar Ghafari (RA) as his guarantor. Hazrat Abuzar
Ghafari (RA) also agreed to become his guarantor.
(v) Why did the accusers forgive the villagers?
Ans. The accusers forgave the villager, the murderer of their father, as they
were impressed by his honesty and faithfulness. They said to Hazrat Umar
(RA), "We forgive him as forgiveness is divine." They also refused to accept
any blood money.
(vi) How can we learn from failure?
Ans. Everyone fails in life. While failure hurts at the time, it is a part of life's
design - a divine chisel. Failure is a temporary detour or delay, not defeat. It
teaches us the lesson of courage. It urges us to take more daring steps to
reach our goal.
(vii) How is failure not a disgrace?
Ans. Everyone fails in life. While failure hurts at the time, it is a part of life's
design - a divine chisel. Failure is a temporary detour or delay, not defeat. To
leave working after failure is surely a disgrace. But if failure urges us to take
more daring and steady steps, it is no disgrace then.
(viii) What according to the poet is a sweet noise?
Ans. "Sweet noise" is an oxymoron - a figure of speech that juxtaposes
elements that appear to be contradictory, but which contain a concealed
point. The sound of rain drops falling on the leaves of trees is a "sweet
noise"; it is musical for some people and noise for others.
QUESTION NO. 10
1. Write down the summary of the poem "Try Again" by W.E.
Hickson.
TRY AGAIN
Summary
"Try Again" is a simple, reflective and moralizing poem gleaned by the
pen of a British poet, William Edward Hickson. In this poem, the poet tells us
the importance of trying again in case we fail in doing something due to
some adverse circumstances. He says that we should continue trying again
till we succeed.
The poet says if we fail in our first attempt, we should not get
disappointed. We should try again because then we will become courageous.
If we persist because of this courage, we will conquer. The poet admits that
when we try again, we may fail once or twice. However, if we keep on trying,
we will succeed. If we do not win a race we should not give up trying again in
shame. Moreover, if we find our task difficult to accomplish, we should not

lose heart. Time will bring us our fruit of labour. We can also do what other
people can do but it needs patience.
In short, this little poem gives us a big lesson. It gives us a message of
hope, courage, hard work, perseverance and optimism. We should always
keep this message in mind to be crowned with victory in our lives.
A winner is just a loser who tried one more time.
(George
Moore)
2. Write down the summary of the poem of the poem "The Rain" by
W.H. Davies.
THE RAIN
Summary
"The Rain" is a beautiful, symbolic and lovable poem gleaned by the
pen of a Welsh poet, William Henry Davies. In this poem the poet describes
the beauty and effects of two great phenomena of Nature; rain and sunshine.
He also portrays the ugly aspect of Nature with the image of a poor man
suffering from rain.
It is raining and the speaker is present near a tree. The speaker feels that
the leaves of that tree are gulping raindrops like humans. The upper leaves
after quenching their thirst pass on the drops to the lower leaves. The falling
of raindrops on leaves creates a "sweet noise" which appeals to the speaker.
When the sun comes out after the rain stops, the sun will fill each dark,
round drop present on the leaves with its wondrous light. The sight of
shinning raindrops will be very lovely. But this scene will only be possible if
the sun shines brightly. And so, the speaker hopes for a bright sun.
In short, this poem shows the poet's love for nature and his starkly
realistic understanding of society and laws of nature. The emergence of
bright sun after heavy rain gives us a message of hope, optimism and
happiness.
It takes both rain and sunshine to make a rainbow.
(Anonymous)
3. Write down the summary of the poem "Peace" by Hartmann.
PEACE
Summary
"Peace" is a metaphorical, thought-provoking and moralizing poem
gleaned by the pen of a German poetess, Dr. Silvia Hartmann. In this poem,
the poetess describes negative and positive aspects of wind which is
destructive when in frenzy of rage but most of the time it is peaceful, calm
and gentle.
When the wind is in a fierce mood, it is a monster of destruction. Like a
monster it roars and breaks things apart. It is so catastrophic that it
completely destroys all man's work. This may be anything ever built by man.
Everywhere its havoc is the same. It levels everything to the ground. In its
rage it throws broken thinks in the air whirling and flying. However, this is
not its real nature. The truth is that it is usually peaceful when the sky is
bright blue. It is calm and quiet like whispers coming from far away. Alas!
people do not give any importance to this aspect of wind.
In short, the poem awakens a consciousness of soothing effect of wind in
us that ultimately subdues its evil power. It encourages us to appreciate
peace, love and benevolence instead of thinking about bad things or war. It
gives us a lesson that we have to experience storms to enjoy peace.
After a storm comes a calm.
(Proverb)
5. NARRATION
DIRECT AND INDIRECT NARRATION

QUESTION NO. 21 - (Assertive Sentences)
1. Change the following sentences into the indirect form of
narration.
(i) She says, "I hope I am not late."
Indirect Speech: She says that she hopes she is not late.
(ii) She says, "We have shifted to another house."
Indirect Speech: She says that they have shifted to another house.
(iii) He says, "She has written me a very encouraging letter."
Indirect Speech: He says that she has written him a very encouraging
letter.
(iv) They say, "We have done our duty."
Indirect Speech: They say that they have done their duty.
(v) She says, "We love and respect our neighbours very much."
Indirect Speech: She says that they love and respect their neighbours very
much.
(vi) He says, "I have not heard the latest news about her."
Indirect Speech: He says that he has not heard the latest news about her.
(vii) The doctor says, "The patient is still in a state of coma."
Indirect Speech: The doctor says that the patient is still in a state of coma.
(viii) The teacher says, "She has always been a good student."
Indirect Speech: The teacher says that she has always been a good
student.
(ix) They say, "Our teacher is on leave today."
Indirect Speech: They say that their teacher is on leave today.
(x) He says, "I want to speak to you."
Indirect Speech: He says to me that he wants to speak to me.
(xi) You will say, "She is cranky."
Indirect Speech: You will say that she is cranky.
(xii) The teacher will say, "You have done your work very well."
Indirect Speech: The teacher will say to us that we have done our work
very well.
(xiii) She will say, "He did not come up to my expectations."
Indirect Speech: She will say that he did not come to her expectations.
(xiv) You have said, "They are waiting outside."
Indirect Speech: You have said that they are waiting outside.
(xv) She has said, "She is ready to accompany us to Karachi."
Indirect Speech: She has said that she is ready to accompany them
to Karachi.
narration.
(i) He said, "I am not a thief."
Indirect Speech: He said that he was not a thief.
(ii) She said, "I am working hard."
Indirect Speech: She said that she was working hard.
(iii) He said, "I am unwell."
Indirect Speech: He said that he was unwell.
(iv) She said, "I am helping my mother in the kitchen."
Indirect Speech: She said that she was helping her mother in the kitchen.
(v) He said, "I am watering the plants in the garden."
Indirect Speech: He said that he was watering the plants in the garden.
(vi) Afshan said, "I am sewing mother's shirt."
Indirect Speech: Afshan said that she was sewing mother's shirt.
(vii) She said, "I am going to college."
Indirect Speech: She said that she was going to college.
(viii) They said, "Our teacher is on leave."
Indirect Speech: They said that their teacher was on leave.
(ix) She said to me, "You are a lazy boy."
Indirect Speech: She said to me that I was a lazy boy.
(x) He said, "They are not doing their duty well."
Indirect Speech: He said that they were not doing their duty well.
(xi) He said to me, "You are not running very fast."
Indirect Speech: He said to me that I was not running very fast.

(xii) He said to me, "I was writing a letter."
Indirect Speech: He said to me that he had been writing a letter.
(xiii) He said, "I have returned the books."
Indirect Speech: He said that he had returned the books.
(xiv) The teacher said to Mueen, "I have taught you and your sister."
Indirect Speech: The teacher said to Mueen that he had taught him and his
sister.
(xv) They said, "We have done our duty."
Indirect Speech: They said that they had done their duty.
QUESTION NO. 22 (Assertive Sentences)

narration.
(i) The teacher said to us, "You have not completed your drawing."
Indirect Speech: The teacher said to us that we had not completed our
drawing.
(ii) She said, "They have not eaten their meals."
Indirect Speech: She said that they had not eaten their meals.
(iii) The teacher said, "I have often told you not to play with fire."
Indirect Speech: The teacher said to me that he had often told me not to
play with fire.
(iv) My brother said to me, "You have missed the point completely."
Indirect Speech: My brother said to me that I had missed the point
completely.
(v) She said, "She will go there."
Indirect Speech: She said that she would go there.
(vi) Afshan said, "They will wait for us for one hour only."
Indirect Speech: Afshan said that they would wait for them for one hour
only.
(vii) She said, "I shall never do such a thing."
Indirect Speech: She said that she would never do such a thing.
(viii) They said, "We shall never make a promise we cannot fulfill."
Indirect Speech: They said that they would never make a promise they
could not fulfill.
(ix) She said, "I like the clouds in the sky."
Indirect Speech: She said that she liked the clouds in the sky.
(x) Arif and Ayesha said to their mother, "We like mangoes."
Indirect Speech: Arif and Ayesha said to their mother that they liked
mangoes.
(xi) He said, "I always wake up early in the morning."
Indirect Speech: He said that he always woke up early in the morning.
(xii) She said, "I do not agree with you."
Indirect Speech: She said to me that she did not agree with me.
(xiii) He said to the stranger, "I do not recognize you."

Indirect Speech: He said to the stranger that he did not recognize him.
(xiv) She said, "The patient died in the hospital."
Indirect Speech: She said that the patient had died in the hospital.
(xv) She said, "He rang me up at twelve midnight."
Indirect Speech: She said that he had rung her up at twelve midnight.
narration.
(i) She said, "I am doing my home task now."
Indirect Speech: She said that she was doing her home task then.
(ii) He said, "I shall explain this to you only if you listen to me with
patience."
Indirect Speech: He said to me that he would explain that to me only if I
listened to him with patience.
(iii) He said to her, "I live in this building."
Indirect Speech: He said to her that he lived in that building.
(iv) He said, "I like this song."
Indirect Speech: He said that he liked that song.
(v) He said, "I hope you will not repeat this mistake."
Indirect Speech: He said to me that he hoped I would not repeat that
mistake.
(vi) He said, "I completed my drawing half an hour ago."
Indirect Speech: He said that he had completed his drawing half an hour
before.
(vii) He said, "The rain fell last night."
Indirect Speech: He said that the rain had fallen the previous night.
(viii) He said, "She sang a beautiful ghazal at the concert last night."
Indirect Speech: He said that she had sung a beautiful ghazal at the
concert the previous night.
(ix) She said, "I did not go to school yesterday."
Indirect Speech: She said that she had not gone to school the previous
day.
(x) He said, "The boys did not put up a good show last night."
Indirect Speech: He said that the boys had not put up a good show the
previous night.
(xi) My father said to me, "Honesty is the best policy."
Indirect Speech: My father said to me that honesty is the best policy.
(xii) The teacher said to us, "God helps those who help themselves."
Indirect Speech: The teacher said to us that God helps those who help
themselves.
(xiii) He said, "Two and two make four."
Indirect Speech: He said that two and two make four.
(xiv) The teacher said to us, "The earth revolves around the sun."
Indirect Speech: The teacher said to us that the earth revolves around the
sun.
(xv) The teacher said to us, "A black sheep spoils the whole flock."
Indirect Speech: The teacher said to us that a black sheep spoils the whole
flock.
QUESTION NO. 23 (Interrogative Sentences)

narration.
(i) She said, "Is this your book?"
Indirect Speech: She asked me whether that was my book.
(ii) She said, "Are you going to Lahore today?"
Indirect Speech: She asked me whether I was going to Lahore that day.
(iii) He said, "Aren't you ashamed of yourself?"
Indirect Speech: He asked me whether I was not ashamed of myself.
(iv) They said, "Have you ever visited Murree Hills?
Indirect Speech: They asked me whether I had ever visited Murree Hills.
(v) The judge said, "Have you anything more to say?"
Indirect Speech: The judge asked him whether he had anything more to
say.
(vi) He said, "Do you have any share in this firm?"
Indirect Speech: He asked me whether I had any share in that firm.
(vii) Adnan said, "Had you left Karachi before writing this letter?"
Indirect Speech: Adnan asked me whether I had left Karachi before writing
that letter.
(viii) He said, "Will you listen to me?"
Indirect Speech: He asked me whether I would listen to him.
(ix) Rehana said, "Will you stop interfering my work?"
Indirect Speech: Rehana asked me whether I would stop interfering her
work.
(x) The mother said, "Shall we invite Qureshis also?"
Indirect Speech: The mother asked whether they should invite Qureshis
also.
(xi) He said to me, "Do you like music?"
Indirect Speech: He asked me whether I liked music.
(xii) He said, "Do you agree with me?"
Indirect Speech: He asked me whether I agreed with him.
(xiii) I said to him, "Do you take exercise daily?"
Indirect Speech: I asked him whether he took exercise daily.
(xiv) The teacher said, "Did you do your home task yesterday?"
Indirect Speech: The teacher asked me whether I had done my home task
the previous day.
(xv) The mother said, "Didn't I ask you not to go there?"
Indirect Speech: The mother asked me whether she had not asked me not
to go there.

narration.
(i) He said to me, "What are you looking for?"
Indirect Speech: He asked me what I was looking for.
(ii) He said, "What do you want me to do?"
Indirect Speech: He asked me what I wanted him to do.
(iii) The boy said, "What do you want me to do?"
Indirect Speech: The boy asked me what I wanted him to do.
(iv) She said, "Where do you live?"
Indirect Speech: She asked me where I lived.
(v) Raza said, "Where are you going?"
Indirect Speech: Raza asked me where I was going.
(vi) The pupil said, "Where have I eased?"
Indirect Speech: The pupil asked where he had eased.
(vii) The mother said, "How did you fair in your examination?"
Indirect Speech: The mother asked me how I had faired in my examination.
(viii) The manager said, "How do you propose to solve this
problem?"
Indirect Speech: The manager asked me how I proposed to solve that
problem.
(ix) He said, "How many chapters have you done already?"
Indirect Speech: He asked me how many chapters I had done by that
time.
(x) She said to him, "Why did you come late?"
Indirect Speech: She asked him why he had come late.
(xi) He said, "When will you come?"
Indirect Speech: He asked me when I would come.
(xii) The teacher said, "Who is the author of this book?"
Indirect Speech: The teacher asked who the author of that book was.
(xiii) The teacher said, "Who is next on list?"
Indirect Speech: The teacher asked who next on list was.
(xiv) The teacher said, "Whose is this book?"
Indirect Speech: The teacher asked whose that book was.
(xv) The stranger said, "Which is the way to Shalimar Gardens?"
Indirect Speech: The stranger asked which the way to Shalimar Gardens
was.
QUESTION NO. 24 (Imperative Sentences)

narration.
(i) The referee said, "Quiet, please."
Indirect Speech: The referee requested the spectators to be quiet.
(ii) He said to his sister, "Please say something."
Indirect Speech: He requested his sister to say something.
(iii) She said to me, "Please lend me your camera for a day."
Indirect Speech: She requested me to lend her my camera for a day.
(iv) He said to his friend, "Please lend me your bike for a day."
Indirect Speech: He requested his friend to lend him his bike for a day.
(v) Ali said to me, "Please lend me your pen."
Indirect Speech: Ali requested me to lend him my pen.
(vi) She said to her friends, "Please have dinner with me tomorrow
at eight."
Indirect Speech: She requested her friends to have dinner with her the
next day at eight.
(vii) Farhan said to his uncle, "Please help me in getting some job."
Indirect Speech: Farhan requested his uncle to help him in getting some
job.
(viii) He said to me, "Please help me."
Indirect Speech: He requested me to help him.
(ix) He said to her, "Please fetch me a glass of water."
Indirect Speech: He requested her to fetch him a glass of water.
(x) She said to her neighbour, "Please take care of my son."
Indirect Speech: She requested her neighbour to take care of her son.
(xi) The mother said to her daughter, "Please tidy up your room."
Indirect Speech: The mother advised her daughter to tidy up her room.
(xii) The master said to the servant, "Go and fetch me a glass of
milk."
Indirect Speech: The master ordered the servant to go and fetch him a
glass of milk.
(xiii) The judge said, "Call the next witness."
Indirect Speech: The judge ordered to call the next witness.
(xiv) The officer said to the clerk, "Do it immediately."
Indirect Speech: The officer ordered the clerk to do it immediately.
(xv) The teacher said to the boys, "Leave the room at once."
Indirect Speech: The teacher ordered the bosy to leave the room at once.
narration.
(i) She said to me, "Tell the truth."
Indirect Speech: She advised me to tell the truth.
(ii) The doctor said to the patient, "Take complete rest and follow
my direction."
Indirect Speech: The doctor advised the patient to take complete rest and
follow his direction.
(iii) The father said to his son, "Get up early in the morning and go
for a walk."
Indirect Speech: The father advised his son to get up early in the morning
and go for a walk.
(iv) The teacher said to the students, "Work hard."
Indirect Speech: The teacher advised the students to work hard.
(v) The father said to his son, "Work hard lest you should fail."
Indirect Speech: The father advised his son to work hard lest he should
fail.
(vi) The teacher said to the pupil, "Read the paragraph and explain
it in simple English."
Indirect Speech: The teacher advised the pupil to read the paragraph and
explain it in simple English.
(vii) The teacher said, "Do not make a noise."
Indirect Speech: The teacher forbade to make a noise.
(viii) They said to me, "Do not tell a lie."
Indirect Speech: They forbade me to tell a lie.
(ix) She said to me, "Do not waste your time in idle talk."
Indirect Speech: She forbade me to waste my time in idle talk.
(x) The father said to his son, "Do not leave this room without my
permission."
Indirect Speech: The father forbade his son to leave that room without his
permission.
(xi) Roshana said, "Let us finish our work first."
Indirect Speech: Roshana proposed that they should finish their work first.
(xii) Afshan said, "Let us go for a picnic on Friday."
Indirect Speech: Afshan proposed that they should go for a picnic on Friday.
(xiii) She said to them, "Let us not deceive ourselves."
Indirect Speech: She proposed them that they should not deceive
themselves.
(xiv) He said to his wife, "Le us go for shopping."
Indirect Speech: He suggested his wife that they should go for shopping.
(xv) Farhat said, "Let us enjoy ourselves for an hour first."
Indirect Speech: Farhat proposed that they should enjoy themselves for an
hour first.
QUESTION NO. 25 (Exclamatory & Optative

Sentences)
narration.
(i) He said, "Hurrah! We have won the match."
Indirect Speech: He exclaimed with joy that they had won the match.
(ii) He said, "Hurrah! I have won the medal."
Indirect Speech: He exclaimed with joy that he had won the medal.
(iii) She said, "Hurrah! I have been selected for the job."
Indirect Speech: She exclaimed with joy that she had been selected to the
job.
(iv) He said, "Alas! I am ruined."
Indirect Speech: He exclaimed with sorrow that he was ruined.
(v) He said, "Alas! We cannot defeat our enemies."
Indirect Speech: He exclaimed with sorrow that they could not defeat their
enemies.
(vi) She said, "Alas! I failed in exams."
Indirect Speech: She exclaimed with sorrow that she had failed in exams.
(vii) He said, "Oh! It's a bad news."
Indirect Speech: He exclaimed with sorrow that it was a bad news.
(viii) He said, "Oh no, I missed the train."
Indirect Speech: He exclaimed with sorrow that he had missed the train.
(ix) The girls said, "What a beautiful sight!"
Indirect Speech: The girls exclaimed with wonder that it was a very
beautiful sight.
(x) He said, "What a beautiful piece of art!"
Indirect Speech: He explained with wonder that it was a very beautiful
piece of art.
(xi) He said, "What a wonderful painting is this!"
Indirect Speech: He exclaimed with wonder that that was a very wonderful
painting.
(xii) They said, "Wow! What a pleasant weather it is."
Indirect Speech: He exclaimed with wonder that it was a very pleasant
weather.
(xiii) She said, "What a pity you missed that function!"
Indirect Speech: She exclaimed with sorrow that I had missed that
function.
(xiv) He said, "How well she sings!"
Indirect Speech: He explained with wonder that she sang very well.
(xv) She said to her servant, "How foolish you are!"
Indirect Speech: She exclaimed with wonder that her servant was very
foolish.
narration.
(i) He said, "May Allah help me do my duty!"
Indirect Speech: He prayed that Allah might help him to do his duty.
(ii) She said to her father, "May you live long!"
Indirect Speech: She prayed for her father that he might live long.
(iii) She said, "May you prosper!"
Indirect Speech: She prayed that I might prosper.
(iv) The mother said to her daughter, "May Allah bless you with a
son!"
Indirect Speech: The mother prayed for her daughter that Allah might
bless her with a son.
(v) The mother said to her son, "May you return successful!"
Indirect Speech: The mother prayed for her son that he might return
successful.
(vi) He said to me, "May you succeed in your mission!"
Indirect Speech: He prayed for me that I might succeed in my mission.
(vii) He said, "May you get through your exam with good marks!"
Indirect Speech: He prayed that I might get through my exam with good
marks.
(viii) He said to me, "May you find your lost camera!"
Indirect Speech: He prayed for me that I might find my lost camera.
(ix) She said, "May my son stand first in the class!"
Indirect Speech: She prayed that her son might stand first in the class.
(x) Mr. Khan said, "May Allah save me!"
Indirect Speech: Mr. Khan said that Allah might save him.
(xi) He said, "Would that I were rich!"
Indirect Speech: He wished that he had been rich.
(xii) She said, "Would that my father were alive!"
Indirect Speech: She wished that her father had been alive.
(xiii) The old man said, "Would that I were young!"
Indirect Speech: The old man wished that he had been young.
(xiv) He said, "Would that I were born in England!"
Indirect Speech: He wished that he had been born in England.
(xv) I said to him, "Would that you were here on Sunday!"
Indirect Speech: I wished that he had been there on Sunday.
SHORT ANSWERS AND

SUMMARIES
(Total Marks: 10 + 5 = 15)
QUESTION NO. 6
1. Answer the following questions. (The Saviour of Mankind)
(i) What type of land Arabia is?
Ans. Arabia is a land of unparalleled charm and beauty, with its
trackless desertsof sand dunes in the dazzling rays of a tropical sun. It has a
desert climate with extremely high day-time temperature and a sharp
temperature drop at night.
(ii) Where is Makkah situated?
Ans. Makkah is the holiest city of Islam in the Hejaz in Saudia Arabia. It is
situated about fifty miles from the Red Sea. It is located 70 km inland from
Jeddah in a narrow valley at a height of 277 m above the sea level.
(iii) What type of competition was held at Ukaz?
Ans. Every year a fair was held for poetical competitions at Ukaz; a few miles
towards the desert from Taif, on the high east plateau of Makkah. The poetic
form set for the competition was the qasidah, an ode.
(iv) Why was the Holy Quran sent in Arabic?

Ans. The Holy Quran was sent in Arabic because the Arabs had great love for
their national language, Arabic. Moreover, Arabic is the best language in
terms of being easy to understand. It is the most phonetic language because
there are only four vowels in it.
(v) For which ability were the Arabs famous?
Ans. Before the promulgation of Islam, the Arabs were famous for two things;
remarkable memory and eloquence. The memory and the art of using
language with fluency and aptness found expression in their poetry.
2. Answer the following questions. (The Saviour of Mankind)
(i) What was the condition of mankind before the Holy Prophet
(SAW)?
Ans. Mankind stood on the verge of chaos before the Holy Prophet (SAW).
There was injustice, unfairness, violence, bloodshed, wars, and struggles
between the humans. It seemed that the civilization which had taken four
thousand years to grow had started crumbling.
(ii) Why did the Holy Prophet (SAW) stay in the cave of Hira?
Ans. When Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) was thirty-eight years of age, he spent
most of his time in solitude and meditation. In the cave of Hira, he used to
retire with food and water and spend days and weeks in remembrance of
Allah Almighty.
(iii) What was the first revelation?
Ans. The first revelation was; "Read in the name of thy Lord Who created;
created man from a clot (of congealed blood): Read and thy Lord is most
Bountiful, Who taught (the use of) the pen, taught man that which he knew
not." (Qur'an, 96:1-5)
(iv) Why did the pagan Arabs threaten the Holy Prophet's (SAW)
uncle?
Ans. The pagan Arabs were in power. The Holy Prophet's (SAW) belief was
threatening their dominance in the society. So they threatened the Holy
Prophet's (SAW) uncle, Abu Talib to restrain the Holy Prophet (SAW) from
preaching Allah Almighty's message, or face their enmity.
(v) What did Hazrat Ayesha (RA) say about the life of the Holy
Prophet (SAW)?
Ans. Hazrat Ayesha (RA) was the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RA)
and the wife of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW). In reply to a question about the
life of the Holy Prophet (SAW), Hazrat Ayesha (RA) said: "His morals and
character are an embodiment of the Holy Quran."
3. Answer the following questions. (Patriotism)
(i) How will you define patriotism?
Ans. Patriotism is an emotional attachment to a nation which an individual
recognizes as his homeland. This attachment, also known as national pride,
can be viewed in terms of different features relating to one's own nation,
including ethnic, cultural, political or historical aspects.
(ii) What are the qualities of a patriot?

Ans. A patriot is someone who feels a strong support for his country. A patriot
is bound to feelings of national loyalty because of an intense and passionate
love of country. Every patriot has qualities of bravery, devotion, honour and
sacrifice.
(iii) What is the highest military award of Pakistan?
Ans. Nishan-e-Haider meaning "Oder of the Lion" is the highest military
award of Pakistan. It is awarded to those great patriots who bravely lay down
their lives for the defense, integrity and honour of their country.
(iv) As a citizen of Pakistan what are your duties towards your
country?
Ans. (i) We should work and struggle hard for the development of our
country.
(ii) We should be ready to give any sacrifice for the honour and dignity of our
country.
(iii) We must obey laws and respect authority.
(v) What makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion?
Ans. Patriotism is a live spirit which forces us to look after the defense,
integrity and honour of the country. Therefore, the spirit of patriotism makes
us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion or any other intrusion.
QUESTION NO. 7
1. Answer the following questions. (Media and Its Impact)
(i) What is the most important function that media performs?
Ans. Media is the most powerful means of communication. Thus the
mostimportant function of media is to share news, information and facts
around the globe with people. Media also educates and entertains people.
(ii) What are the two major means of communication?
Ans.
The
two
major
means
of
communication
are;
(a) Print media
(b) Electronic media
(iii) What type of information does media provide?
Ans. Media is the most powerful means of communication. It provides all
types of information particularly news around the globe with people. It also
provides entertainment, help, fun and education etc.
(iv) How does media provide entertainment?
Ans. Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest
of an audience, and gives pleasure and delight. Media provides the audience
entertainment with films, dramas, stage shows, talk shows, music shows and
comedies.
(v) What happens when media is allowed to play its role unchecked?
Ans. Media misleads masses when it is allowed to play its role unchecked. It
may spread false news against the government, which is very harmful for a
stable government. Moreover, the mean, selfish and business-minded people
may exploit the common masses dishonestly.

2. Answer the following questions. (Hazrat Asma RA)
(i) Who were emigrants and where did they migrate to?
Ans. The Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) and his close companion,
Hazrat Abu Bakr Saddique (RA) were the emigrants. They migrated from
Makkah to Madina in the year 622 A.D. The preparation of this journey was
made at the house of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A.)
(ii) What title was give to Hazrat Amsa (RA) by the Holy Prophet
(SAW)?
Ans. Hazrat Asma (RA) rendered useful services for the migration of Hazrat
Muhammad (SAW) and his father Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) from
Makkah to Madina. For her services, she was given the title of "ZatunNataqin" by the Holy Prophet (SAW).
(iii) Why was Abu Jehl furious?
Ans. On the night of migration of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) and Hazrat Abu
Bark (RA), Abu Jehl headed towards Hazrat Abu Bakr's (RA) home. He asked
Hazrat Asma (RA), "Where is your father?" Hazrat Asma replied, "How would I
know?" This made Abu Jehl furious.
(iv) What happened when Abu Jehl asked about Hazrat Abu Bakr
Siddique (RA)?
Ans. When Abu Jehl asked Hazrat Asma (RA) about her father Hazrat Abu
Bakr Saddique (RA), she replied how she could know about him. At this Abu
Jehl got angry and gave her a slap on her face so hard that her ear-ring fell
off but she did not reveal the secret.
(v) Why was Abu Quhaffa (RA) worried?
Ans. Abu Quhaffa (RA) was worried because he thought that his son, Hazrat
Abu Bakr Saddique (RA) had taken all the wealth with him, leaving his
children empty-handed and helpless, and had put them in difficulty.
3. Answer the following questions. (Hazrat Asma RA)
(i) How did Hazrat Asma (RA) console her grandfather?
Ans. Hazrat Asma's (RA) grandfather was blind. He thought that his son,
Hazrat Abu Bark (RA) had taken all the wealth with him. Hazrat Asma (RA)
made him place his hand on the pebbles covered with a piece of cloth. He
thought that they were jewels. In this way, she consoled her father.
(ii) Who was Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair?
Ans. Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair (RA) was the son of Hazrat Asma (RA) and
Hazrat Zubair al-Awwan (RA). He was the nephew of Hazrat Ayesha Saddiqua
(RA). He is regarded as the fifth righteous Caliph of Islam who ruled the
region from 683 till his death in 692.
(iii) Which incident in the story showed Hazrat Asma's (RA) love and
respect for the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
Ans. When Hazrat Asma (RA) got punished by Abu Jehl, she did not give him
any clue about the Holy Prophet (SAW). During the night, she conveyed food
to the Holy Prophet (SAW) at the risk of her own life. This shows her love and
respect for the Holy Prophet.
(iv) Which incident in the story tells about the generosity of Hazrat
Asma (RA)?
Ans. Hazrat Asma (RA) inherited a garden after the death of her sister,
Hazrat Ayesha (RA). She sold it and gave away all the money to the poor and
the needy. This event shows her generosity. Moreover, nobody returned
empty-handed from her doorstep.
(v) What message do you get from the life of Hazrat Asma (RA)?
Ans. Hazrat Asma's (RA) life is a beacon of light for all of us. Her life preaches
us the message of generosity, bravery, loyalty and sacrifice. Her life is an
epitome of a true Muslim that we should follow to please Allah and His
Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW).
QUESTION NO. 8
1. Answer the following questions. (The Quaid's Vision and Pakistan)
(i) How much confidence did Quaid-e-Azam has in his nation?
Ans. Quaid-e-Azam had great confidence in his nation. He knew that his
people were made of sterling material and unbeatable. He had a strong
belief that the people of his nation would get united to make progress and
gain their lost dignity.
(ii) What was the Quaid's concept of our nation?
Ans. Quaid's concept of our nation was that the Muslims were a nation with
their own distinctive culture and civilization, language and literature, names
and nomenclature, sense of values and proportion, art and architecture, legal
laws and moral codes, custom and calendar, history and tradition, aptitude
and ambitions.
(iii) What was the ideology of Pakistan in view of Quaid-e-Azam?
Ans. The ideology of Pakistan in view of Quaid-e-Azam was based on the
fundamental principle that the Muslims were an independent nation and their
national and political identity could not be merged with any other nation.
(iv) What can be the possible solution to our present problems?
Ans. We can solve our present problems by becoming united and ambitious
to get progress, and compete with other nations, leaving our personal, local,
lingual, ethnic, sectarian, or provincial identities and prejudices.
(v) How can we become a strong nation?
Ans. We can become a strong nation if we follow our Quaid's excellent saying
"Faith, Unity, Discipline" and impart his advice to the youth, "It now depends
upon you to work, work and work and we shall definitely get success".
2. Answer the following questions. (Sultan Ahmad Mosque)
(i) Why Sultan Ahmad Mosque is also known as Blue Mosque?
Ans. Sultan Ahmad Mosque is also known as Blue Mosque because;
(i) Magnificent hand-painted blue tiles adorn the mosque's interior walls.
(ii) At night the mosque is bathed in blue as lights frame the mosque's five
main domes, six minarets and eight secondary domes.
(ii) Who was appointed as the architect of the mosque?

Ans. The royal architect, Sedefkar Mehmat Aga was appointed as the
architect of the mosque. He was the Ottoman architect of the Sultan Ahmad
Mosque in Istanbul. He synthesized the ideas of his master Sinan, aiming for
the overwhelming size, majesty and splendour.
(iii)
Who
constructed
Mosque
Sophia?
Ans. The Hagia Sophia was built as a church by Justinian the Great between
532 and 537. On 29 May 1453, the Sultan of Ottoman Empire, Mehmet II,
conquered Constantinople and changed the church into a mosque and
modified its structure somewhat.
(iv) Why was a heavy iron chain hung at the entrance of the court?
Ans. A heavy iron chain was hung at the upper part of a door from where the
king was to enter the mosque. The king had to bow down his head to avoid
the hit of the chain. It was a symbol by which the king showed his
humbleness to Allah Almighty.
(v)
How
does
the
interior
of
the
mosque
look?
Ans. The lower interior of the mosque is lined with more than 20,000 ceramic
tiles in more than 50 designs. The gallery is decorated with the designs of
flowers, fruits and cypresses. The upper level of the interior is painted blue.
The floors are covered with carpets. The whole interior looks beautiful.
3. Answer the following questions. (All is Not Lost)
(i) What is an ICU in a hospital?
Ans. An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a special unit within a hospital where
those patients are treated who are critically ill. The specially trained staff of
the hospital takes care of such patients round the clock.
(ii) Why did the nurse ask Hira's sister to come and talk to her?
Ans. Hira had met with a road accident. She had received severe head and
spinal injuries. The nurse tried to do several exercises on her lifeless arms
but in vain. She made her younger sister to come and talk to her, thinking
that her voice might activate her sister's nearly dead neurons and brain.
(iii) Why did the nurse disagree with the doctor's point of view?
Ans. The nurse disagreed with the doctors' point of view that Hira was a
hopeless case because she thought that it was not logical. She was hopeful
of Hira's recovery if a chance was given to her by the senior doctors.
(iv) Describe some qualities of the nurse in the story?
Ans. The nurse in the story is kind, dutiful and committed to her profession.
She has positive thinking, strong will power and a sense of deeper
understanding to life. She has a sense of hope for what to others may seem
hopeless.
(v) Why did the nurse say: "Where there is a will there is a way"?
Ans. The nurse reached her seemingly impossible goal; her patient Hira that
was a hopeless case in others' point of view has recovered. Thus she uttered
the phrase. "Where there is a will there is a way". The phrase means that the
unyielding people are bound to succeed.
QUESTION NO. 9
1. Answer the following questions. (Drug Addiction)
(i) What are the effects of drug addiction?
Ans. The effects of drug addiction are very harmful and fatal. Drug addiction
causes health, social and financial problems. Long term use of drugs causes
permanent mental and physical sickness. The more dangerous a substance is
used the more risky it becomes.
(ii) Which environmental factors are responsible for drug addiction?
Ans. Environmental factors are those factors that are found in the
surroundings. Bad company, drug pushers and domestic problems are the
major environmental factors which are responsible for drug addiction.
(iii) Why do you understand by the term "counselling"?
Ans. The term 'counselling' means 'taking advice'. It is, in fact, the process of
assisting and guiding clients, especially by a trained person on a professional
basis, to resolve especially personal, social, or psychological problems and
difficulties.
(iv) What are the causes of drug addiction?
Ans. The main causes of drug addiction are environmental, psychological and
genetic factors. Environment factors include bad peer influence and troubled
domestic background. Physical abuse or neglect leads to psychological
stress. Genetic factors mean that drug addiction tends to run in families.
(v) What is the role of counselling in preventing drug addiction?
Ans. Counselling is very important for the treatment of the drug addicts. It is
an ongoing recovery program. Therefore, it should be continued even after
the patient is cured. It prevents the patient's relapse to the disease again.
2. Answer the following questions. (Noise in the Environment)
(i) How do you define noise pollution?
Ans. Disturbing or excessive noise that disrupts normal functioning of life is
referred to as noise pollution. The source of most outdoor noise worldwide is
mainly caused by machines and transportation systems, motor vehicles,
aircraft, and trains.
(ii) How is transport a source of noise pollution?
Ans. Sound of horns of vehicles on roads, fast running of trains on their
tracks and aeroplanes flying over houses produce disturbing and excessive
noise that disrupts normal functioning of life. So transport is a source of
noise pollution.
(iii) How is construction work a cause of noise pollution?
Ans. Transport of heavy vehicles and the sounds of grilling and boring at
construction sites produce disturbing noise that disrupts normal functioning
of the life of surrounding residents. So construction work is a very common
cause of noise pollution.
(iv) How is use of technology causing noise pollution?
Ans. Turbines, music players, TV, electricity generators, cell phones and
other such equipment of technology produce increasing levels of unwanted
noise of varying types and intensities throughout the day and night that
disturb sleep, concentration, and other functions.
(v) Why is noise dangerous for human health?
Ans. Noise health effects are the health consequences of regular exposure, to
consistent elevated sound levels. Noise leaves hazardous impact on human
health. It causes restlessness, hypertension, stress, hearing loss, aggression,
depression and sleeplessness.
3. Answer the following questions. (Three Days to See)
(i) How was Helen Keller?
Ans. Helen Adams Keller was an American author, political activist, and
lecturer. She became deaf and blind at the age of 19 months. She was the
first deaf-blind lady who earned the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
(ii) What makes you feel that the author is sad and depressed?
Ans. The author is blind and deaf. Her deepest wish for sight and sound
makes her sad and depressed. She wants to see the beauties and hear the
sounds of the world. Moreover, her thought that the people with eyes see
little also makes her sad and depressed.
(iii) How do you get an impression that Helen Keller was a great
admirer of Nature?
Ans. Helen Keller feels the delicate symmetry of leaves and flowers with her
hands. She feels cool water flowing through her open fingers. She feels the
happy quiver of a bird. All this shows that Helen Keller is a great admirer of
nature.
(iv) People who are deprived of sight not devoid of imagination.
Discuss.
Ans. People who are blind are more imaginative than those who can see.
There is plenty of imagery that goes on all the time in blind people. Helen
Keller is such an example. She notices things by mere touch and imagines
their beauty.
(v) Why has Helen Keller no time to waste in longings?
Ans. There is so much to see in the world and Helen Keller is left only with
one day more to see. Thus she has a very brief time and does not want to
waste even a fraction of second in regret for longings only.
QUESTION NO. 10
1. Answer the following questions. (Poems)
(i) How do you compare the daffodils with the stars?
Ans. Both daffodils and stars are the objects on nature. Daffodils that the
poet sees are as numerous as the stars in the sky. Daffodils flutter while the
stars twinkle. The comparison of daffodils with the stars in the poem
enhances the beauty of daffodils.
(ii) How does the poet feel in the company of daffodils?

Ans. Wordsworth has a firm belief that the company of nature gives pleasure
to human heart. Thus he feels very happy and relieved in the company of
golden daffodils which are the beautiful objects of nature.
(iii) What do the daffodils represent in the poem?
Ans. Daffodils are one of the earliest flowers to bloom in the spring and are
often associated with springtime and rebirth. In this poem they also stand
nature and balmy effect on human mind and soul. These also represent
creativity, inspiration and memory.
(iv) Why does the speaker stop on 'the darkest evening of the year'?
Ans. The speaker is extremely sensitive to the beauty of nature. He is similar
to William Wordsworth's speakers in this respect. He is attracted to the light
wind, soft snow, the trees and the silence. He enjoys the scene very much.
Therefore, he stops there.
(v) Why does the horse impatiently await the next move of his
master?
Ans. The horse wonders why his rider has stopped near a deep dark
woodland at night. He fears that they might suffer something wrong.
Therefore, he is waiting impatiently for the next move of his master.
2. Write down the summary of the poem "Daffodils" by William
Wordsworth.
Summary
Daffodils
"Daffodils" is a simple, charming and wonderful poem gleaned by the

pen of a major English Romantic poet, William Wordsworth. In this poem, the
poet praises the beautiful phenomena and objects of Nature like breeze,
waves and daffodils. He also propagates the idea that Nature's beauty uplifts
the
human
spirit.
One day in 1802, the speaker was wayfaring alone along the side of a
lake at Grasmere, Cumbria Country, England, While wandering like a cloud,
the speaker discovers a shore lined with a large number of golden daffodils.
These yellow and crown shaped flowers were growing beside the lake and
under a tree. These were dancing in the breeze and stretching like the stars
in the Milky Way. The waves of the lake were also undulating with joy but the
dance of daffodils surpassed them. The speaker was much delighted to see
this
mesmerizing
scene.
In the end the speaker says that whenever he is lonely and in a thoughtful
mood, the charismatic sight of daffodils comes into his imagination and his
heart is filled with ecstatic pleasure. In short, the poem reminds us of Keats'
line;
A thing of beauty is a joy forever
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3. Write down the summary of the poem "Stopping by Woods on a
Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost.
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy

Evening
Summary
"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" is a simple,
romantic and thought-provoking poem gleaned by the pen of a
major American poet, Robert Frost. In this poem, the poet describes
the conflict between love of nature and call of social responsibilities,
and a contrast between private will and public obligations.
On a dark winter evening, the narrator stops his little stallion to
watch the snow falling in the woods. Finding that the owner of the
woods is absent, he lingers his stay to relish isolation and the beauty
of Nature. The horse is confused at stopping far away from any
farmhouse. Therefore, he shakes his harness bell to ask if there is
some mistake. Now the narrator realizes the pull of obligations and
the considerable distance before he can rest for the night, and
reluctantly
continues
on
his
way.
In short, the poem trumpets the beauty of Nature and hints at
the need to carry on the daily affairs of life. The world of fantasy is
very inviting and seductive. However, one must maintain balance
between the world of fantasy and of reality.
Sometimes we need fantasy to survive the reality.
(Anonymous)

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Summary of the poem:

''For if you will persevere, you will conqure,''

''Man can be destroyed but not defeated''

''Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail better.''

Summary of the poem.

"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy

owner of the woods is absent, he decided to

A poem begins in delightand

Life's too short to wear boring clothes.

PARAGRAPH - A RIVER IN FLOOD

Life is precious because it is precarious. Any disease, accident or calamity may

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

THURSDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2016

PARAGRAPH - A ROAD ACCIDENT

It is better late than never.

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

ESSAY - A RAINY DAY

ESSAY - QUAID-E-AZAM MUHAMMAD ALI JINNAH

QUAID-E-AZAM MUHAMMAD ALI

ESSAY - A VISIT TO A HILL STATION

A VISIT TO A HILL STATION

I am mad about tourism because I have an adventurous spirit. I have an itinerary

SHORT ANSWERS AND

worsening. The knowledge of 'First Aid' in crisis management prepares

(iii) Nowadays non-traditional careers are more appealing to young

(iii) What is the major cause of food shortage and malnutrition?

shame. Moreover, if we find our task difficult to accomplish, we should not

DIRECT AND INDIRECT NARRATION

Indirect Speech: He said to me that I was not running very fast.

QUESTION NO. 22 (Assertive Sentences)

(xiii) He said to the stranger, "I do not recognize you."

QUESTION NO. 23 (Interrogative Sentences)

2. Change the following sentences into the indirect form of

QUESTION NO. 24 (Imperative Sentences)

QUESTION NO. 25 (Exclamatory & Optative

SHORT ANSWERS AND

(iv) Why was the Holy Quran sent in Arabic?

(ii) What are the qualities of a patriot?

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

(ii) Who was appointed as the architect of the mosque?

(ii) How does the poet feel in the company of daffodils?

"Daffodils" is a simple, charming and wonderful poem gleaned by the

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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy

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