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Unit 01
HAZRAT MUHAMMAD (SAW) THE MODEL OF
TOLERANCE
Q1: What does the Holy Quran say about tolerance?
Ans: Tolerance means to tolerate the acts and deeds of the people. Tolerance is the basic
principle of Islam. Some sayings of the Holy Quran about tolerance are given below:
 “In fact, Allah’s help is with those who are tolerant”. (Surah Al-Baqarah)
 “Surely, successful people are those who adopt piousness and tolerance”. ( Yousuf)
 “In fact, tolerant people will be given reward without measure”. ( Surah AL-Zumar)

Q2: The Holy Prophet (SAW) was a man of extraordinary endurance? Explain.
Ans: In the whole history of mankind, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is the most perfect example of
tolerance, patience and endurance. He bore hardships at the hands of his enemies. He was mistreated
and expelled from his home town but He (SAW) remained calm and tolerant.

Q3: How did the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) treat the people of Makkah after
victory?
Ans: After the conquest of Makkah, the Holy Prophet (SAW) treated the people very kindly. He
(SAW) ordered his followers to remain tolerant. No house was robbed. No man or woman was
insulted. He (SAW) granted general amnesty to the entire population of Makkah including his worst
enemies.

Q4: Why was the Rabbi asking for the repayment days before the loan was due?
Ans: Rabbi Zaid Ibn Sanah was asking for the repayment days before the loan was due because he
wanted to test the tolerance of the Holy Prophet (SAW). He grabbed the Prophet (SAW) cloak and
asked the Holy Prophet harshly about his loan. But the Holy Prophet (SAW) repaid that harsh
treatment with kindness and told Hazrat Umar (RA) to give the Rabbi twenty Sa’a of dates extra
because Hazrat Umar (RA) had scared the Rabbi for his misbehavior.

Q5: What does the tolerance of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) teach us?
Ans: The tolerance of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) teaches us that we should bear the attitude,
negative remarks, and harsh treatment with patience and calmness. We should never leave patience
and tolerance in both cases whether we are superior or inferior. Our Holy Prophet (SAW) has
practically taught us that we must follow the principles of tolerance, forgiveness and patience in
every field of life.
Q6: What was the effect of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) kindness on the Rabbi?

Ans: Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) treated the Rabbi with kindness and patience. Rabbi Zaid found
that his harsh treatment was repaid with kindness by the Holy Prophet (SAW). Hazrat Muhammad’s
(SAW) kindness had a very deep effect on the Rabbi. The Rabbi was so inspired and touched with the
kindness of the Holy Prophet (SAW) that he accepted Islam.
Q7: What is the main idea of the lesson?
Ans: The main idea of the lesson is that tolerance, kindness and patience were the principles of the
life of the beloved Rasool (SAW), whose life is a role model for us. Through these principles, we
can conquer the things which we cannot conquer with sword. If we want to live with peace and love,
tolerance and kindness are the keys to shape such a peaceful society.

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Unit 02
IQBAL’S MESSAGE TO YOUTH

Q1: How is the youth standard bearer of a nation?

Ans: Youth is the standard bearer of a nation because youth possess all the qualities required
for a nation to be led to the highest of self-sufficiency and independence. They are not
thinking Hamlet. They are practical, enthusiastic and decision makers. They are granted
ambitions and plans which are necessary to lead a nation.
Q2: According to Iqbal how can the youth change themselves?

Ans: According to Iqbal, the youth can change themselves only if they bring change
within themselves and recognize their inner selves. Iqbal’s philosophy focuses on “Khudi”,
which means self-realization. His philosophy says “if you know yourself, success shall be
yours”. The youth can change themselves by having the qualities of an eagle, which are sharp
vision, courage, love for freedom and continuous struggle.
Q3: Read the third paragraph and write down the key idea.

Ans: The key idea of the third paragraph is that Iqbal wants Muslim youth to not satisfy with
what they have achieved. They must have passion for seeking higher and newer goals. Their
struggle must be continuous. The youth should not only go for materialistic things but they
should also seek their intellectual and spiritual goals.
Q4: What is the main idea of the lesson?

Ans: In this lesson, the writer tells us about Iqbals’s message to the Muslim Youth.
Allama Iqbal declares youth a symbol of hope and future of the nation. Youth can bring sea
change in the social, political and economic fabric of the nation. Allama Iqbal advises the
youth to be mild in speech but enthusiastic in action.

Q5: According to Iqbal, the youth should not confine to material achievements.
Express your views on his statement?

Ans: It was the mission of Iqbal to help the Muslim youth in getting rid of passion for
materialism. According to him, the youth should not confine to material achievement
because it is temporary and unreliable. They should not waste their energies in temporary and
unreliable things.

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Unit 03
QUAID- A GREAT LEADER
Q1: Describe the person who had come out of the airplane at Mauripur, Karachi?

Ans: On August 7, 1947, a silver aircraft first circled over and then landed at Mauripur,
Karachi airport. The first man, who stepped out of the airplane, was a tall and dignified man,
wearing a pure white Sherwani. Of course, he was our great leader, Quaid-e-Azam
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder and first governor general of the new country, Pakistan.
Q2: Why did the crowd roar in one voice “Pakistan Zindabad”?

Ans: When the great leader Quaid-e-Azam stepped out of the airplane, the whole crowd
roared in one voice “Pakistan Zindabad”. They started cheering and never ending slogans of
Pakistan Zindabad because they were excited to see their great leader among themselves who
had won Pakistan for them.

Q3: Why had people become homeless?

Ans: People had become homeless due to the partition of Subcontinent into two states. After
the partition, the Muslims came to Pakistan from Hindustan while the Hindus went to
Hindustan from Pakistan. As a result, the people who shifted to their new countries were
homeless.
Q4: Why did Quaid-e-Azam look satisfied?

Ans: Quaid-e-Azam looked satisfied because he had the satisfaction of knowing that the
greater part of his work was done. He was succeeded in making a separate country for the
Muslims of Subcontinent with the name of Pakistan. He saw the newly established country
with his own eyes.
Q5: What did the Quaid-e-Azam tell people about equal rights?

Ans: Quaid-e-Azam told the people that they were equal citizens of the new state. He
told the people that all citizens of the new state were free to go their mosques, temples or any
other places of worship. He told them that all citizens irrespective of their caste, color and
creed had equal rights.
Q5: Find a sentence from the text showing cause and effect.

Ans: The following sentence from the text shows cause and effect. “He had the
satisfaction of knowing that the greater part of his work was done.” “The greater part of his
work was done” is the cause and “Had the satisfaction” is the effect.

Q6: Identify a sentence from text, expressing an opinion.

Ans: The following sentence in the text expresses an opinion. “Perhaps he was thinking of
the millions of people who had become homeless when India and Pakisatn became separate
countries.” This sentence expresses the opinion of the writer about Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
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Unit 04
THE DAFFODILS

Q1: Is there any personification in the poem? If yes, where?

Ans: Yes, there are many personifications in the poem “The Daffodils”, which are the following.
“When all at once I saw a crowd, a host of golden daffodils, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.”
The daffodils are personified as a crowd of people. The daffodils actually can’t dance but here the
poet uses personification.
“Tossing their heads in sprightly dance”. It is also the use of personification because dancing is the
quality of humans.

Q2: Write at least two lines showing similes.

Ans: Following are the lines from the poem showing Simile.
“I wandered lonely as a cloud” Here the poet makes comparison between him and the cloud.
“Continuous as the stars that shine” Here the daffodils are compared to the stars.

Q3: What does the word “crowd” exactly mean?

Ans: The word “crowd” means a large number of people but here in the poem the word “Crowd”
means the large number of daffodils which the poet had seen beside the lake and beneath the trees.

Q4: Why does the poet compare himself to a cloud?

Ans: The poet compares himself to a cloud because he was wandering about in a state of loneliness
and with no specific direction. He was totally free and detached just like clouds that are unattached
and move freely in all directions.

Q5: What is the main idea of the poem “The Daffodils”?

Ans: The main idea of the poem is that nature has charming beauty. The poet wants to say that nature
has healing power. It can be a great source of pleasure for us. According to the poet, nature is worth
more than wealth because it is more enjoyable.

Q6: Do you like this poem, why?

Ans: Yes, I like this poem because in this poem, the poet portrays a very beautiful picture of natural
scene. The selection of words is simple and very beautiful. The poet uses personifications and similes
in such a way that makes images of natural beauty in my mind.

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Unit 05
THE MADINA CHARTER
Q1: Why did the Holy Prophet (SAW) abolish the tribal distinction in Madina?

Ans: The Holy Prophet (SAW) abolished the tribal distinction in Madina in order to create harmony
and co-operation among the people. This step was crucial for the creation of Islamic state. The Holy
Prophet (SAW) therefore grouped the inhabitants of Madina under one general name of “ANSAR”
which means Helpers.

Q2: What did UN adopt unanimously?

Ans: In 1948, the general assembly of the United Nations unanimously adopted the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights. The declaration was approved on 10th December, 1948 and was made
public. The declaration proclaims the religious, political, personal, civic, economic, cultural and
social rights of human beings.

Q3: How do we know that Islam is the protector of human rights?

Ans: We know that Islam is the protector of human rights due to the incorporation of the clauses of
Madina charter in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations. All the clause
of the Madina Charter give due rights to a person or to a community as a whole.

Q4: Define tolerance and give examples from the text.

Ans: Tolerance means to bear or tolerate the acts and deeds of others. It is the state of acceptance of
an action, object or person which one dislikes or disagrees with. Following are the examples of
tolerance from the text.
The Muslims, the Jews and other communities of this republic should be free to
profess their own respective religion and perform religious ceremonies.
Henceforth, bloodshed, murder and violence should be abominable (HARAM) in
Madina.

Q5: We must always honour our words. Why?

Ans: We must always honour our words because being humans, we can win the hearts of others
through our words. Being Muslims, our religion makes it compulsory for us to do so. Our Holy
Prophet (SAW) was always true to his words. He (SAW) stressed upon the Muslims to honour their
words.

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Unit 06
NASIRUDDIN
Q1: What are Nasiruddin’s stories famous for?

Ans: Nasiruddin’s stories are famous for humour and fun. His humorous anecdotes are repeated by
the people throughout the world. The key reason for his stories is that they deal with experiments of
day to day life.

Q2: Which anecdote from the lesson you liked the most? Why?

Ans: I liked the second anecdote from the lesson the most. The anecdote is about reading a letter
brought by a farmer to Nasiruddin. I liked this anecdote because Nasiruddin’s response to the
farmer’s comment on his turban and illiteracy was quite witty.

Q3: Explain the point of laughter in the last story.

Ans: The point of laughter in the last story was Nasiruddin’s reply to the neighbor at the end. When
the neighbor noticed Nasiruddin’s donkey braying in the stable, he pointed it to Nasiruddin, who had
said that he had lent it out already. He shut the door on his neighbor’s face and said that a man who
believed the word of donkey instead of his did not deserve to be lent anything.

Q4: How were the thieves treated by Nasiruddin?

Ans: Nasiruddin treated the thieves in a strange way. When the thieves entered his house, he hid
himself in a cupboard. When they asked him that why he had done so, he replied that because of the
shame as there was nothing worthy of them in his house.

Q5: What was Nasiruddin’s explanation to the gardener?

Ans: Nasiruddin’s explanation to the gardener was that he was blown to the kitchen garden by a
wind. Moreover, he said that he had caught hold of the vegetables to stop himself from being swept
along. About the sack of the vegetables, he sa;id that he himself was thinking about that when he was
interrupted.

Unit 07
THE TWO BARGAINS
Q1: Why did Hazrat Umar (RA) weep?
Ans: Hazrat Umar (RA) wept because He was well touched by the generosity of Hazrat Usman
(RA) who endowed a thousand camel-load of flour to the people free of cost at the time of famine.
Hazrat Umar (RA) embraced him for his kindness of heart and also begged for his forgiveness.

Q2: Why did the Jew agree to Hazrat Usman’s (RA) offer?
Ans: The Jew agreed to Hazrat Usman (RA) offer because he thought that it might be more profitable
for him to make Hazrat Usman (RA) his partner as he was a rich businessman. He sold half of his
share in the well to Hazrat Usman (RA).

Q3: What simple steps can you incorporate into your life to foster generosity?
Ans: We can incorporate the following simple steps into our life to foster generosity.

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We should lessen our needs and wishes and spend more on the poor.
We should help the needy physically and financially.
We should always hold the door open for needy.
We should remove obstacles from the path.

Q4: How did the Jew learn a bitter lesson?

Ans: The Jew had thought to make more money by making Hazrat Usman (RA) his partner.
However, Hazrat Usman (RA) provided the water free of cost on the day the well belonged to him.
The people stopped buying water from the Jew which resulted in the dead loss for him and he learnt a
bitter lesson.

Q5: What is the role of generosity in Islamic history?

Ans: Generosity plays a vital role in Islamic history. The Holy Prophet (SAW) made an example of
generosity and His companions followed Him step by step. Generosity is a source of winning Allah’s
blessing. It removes obstacles in our lives and brings us close to Allah.

Q6: Service to humanity is liked by Allah. Elaborate.

Ans: Allah loves those who serve humanity and help the needy. He promises to give ten times,
seventy times, or even seven hundred times in return to one who spends on needy people. Abu
Huraira (RA) reported that the Holy Prophet (SAW) said, “Whoever relieves the hardship of a
believer in this world, Allah will relieve his hardship on the Day of Resurrection.”

Q7: What did Hazrat Usman (RA) do when the Holy Prophet (SAW) said, “Is
there anyone here who would like to purchase paradise for himself in return for
Bair-e-Roma?”
Ans: When Hazrat Usman (RA) heard these words, he stood up quietly and went straight to the Jew
and asked him to vend the well to him on whatever price he wished. At first, the Jew did not agree to
sell the well, but then thought that it might be more profitable to make him a partner, so he agreed to
sell half of his well. Hazrat Usman (RA) came back to Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) and told him about
his half share in the well.

Q8: Why did Hazrat Usman (RA) keep on rejecting the offer of Hazrat Umar
(RA)?
Ans: Hazrat Usman (RA) kept on rejecting the offer of Hazrat Umar (RA) because he had already
decided to distribute the flour among the people in the name of Allah. Hazrat Umar (RA) wanted to
buy all the stock at any price as he was ruling there and famine had broken out but Hazrat Usman
(RA) rejected all the offers. Finally, Hazrat Usman (RA) told Hazrat Umar (RA) to distribute all the
stock among the people in the name of Allah.

Q9: Identify a real life situation/problem that could be improved with generosity
and how will you display personal generosity to that situation/problem?
Ans: In real life, we see that some people in our society are so poor that they can’t buy clothes, books
and uniform for their children. They can’t afford the educational expenses of their children. This
situation can be improved with generosity by arranging books, bags, uniform and fee etc. for them. I
will display personal generosity to this situation by giving my old books, bags and uniform to such
children and by sharing my pocket money with them.

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Unit 08
HOPE IS THE THING WITH FEATHERS
Q1: What is the implicit and explicit meaning of the poem “Hope is the Thing
with Feathers”?
Ans: IMPLICIT MEANING OF THE POEM:
Implicit meaning of the poem is that hope plays a vital role in our life. It keeps us alive and
gives us courage to endure all the difficulties in our life. If hope was not present, the survival
in this world would be almost impossible.
EXPLICIT MEANING OF THE POEM:
Explicit meaning of the poem is that hope is like a bird that lives in our souls and sings sweet
songs with words. When we are surrounded by worries and difficulties, hope keeps us hopeful
and happy and it neither dies nor asks anything in return.
Q2: What is the theme of the poem “Hope is the Thing with Feathers”?
Ans: The theme of this poem is that hope is always a source of encouragement for us. It
saves us from being disappointed in the most difficult situations. It keeps us alive and
happy. Hope is eternal and lives in our souls.
Q3: How does the bird react to hardships in the poem “Hope is the Thing with
Feathers”?
Ans: The bird reacts with courage and boldness to hardships. It is always present when
we are surrounded by sorrows and difficulties. It never leaves us to become hopeless. The
situation must be very painful that could disturb the little bird of hope as this bird could not be
disturbed by a normal storm or hardship.
Q4: Discuss how ‘Hope’ and ‘the Thing with Feathers’ are similar. What does the
poem reveal about hope?
Ans: The poetess uses metaphor in this poem to tell us the significance of hope in our
life. She compares hope with a bird having feathers. She wants to say that as a bird reaches
its nest with the help of its feathers in every kind of storm, likewise, hope makes us reached
to our goals.
Q5: What do you understand by “And sore must be the storm”?
Ans: It means “storm must be very strong and painful”. The writer wants to say that
storm (difficult situation) must be very strong and painful that could destroy the little bird of
hope as this bird could not be destroyed normally by storm or difficulty.
Q6: Do you like this poem? Why?
Ans: Yes, I like this poem because the writer beautifully describes ‘hope’ by making
figurative language. There is a beautiful comparison of ‘hope’ with ‘bird’. It tells us about the
importance of hope in our life. It teaches us that we should not lose our heart and hope. Hope
has the quality to make us reached to our goals.

Q7: Read the first stanza of the poem and write the following. (a) Which abstract
noun is described is having living characteristics? (b) What living characteristics
does the item have?
Ans: a) The abstract noun is ‘hope’ which is described as having living characteristics.
b) The hope is having the following characteristics. It flies and sings sweet songs.

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Unit 09
THE FANTASTIC SHOEMAKER
Q1: Why is Zarin Gul different from other businessmen?

Ans: Zarin Gul is different from other businessmen because he is fully dedicated to his work. He
loves his profession and considers it as an art. The other businessmen use their hands only and don’t
use their mind while Zarin Gul uses his mind and makes durable shoes. He never compromises on
quality of his product.

Q2: How did the author came in touch with Zarin Gul Brothers?

Ans: The author came in touch with Zarin Gul Brothers when his father took him to his shop in the
month of Ramadan to order a pair of shoes for the upcoming Eid. The handmade shoes of Zarin Gul
were famous for durability and suitability in the town. Thus the author turned to be a regular
customer of him.

Q3: Describe the shoemaker and his shop.

Ans: The name of the shoemaker is Zarin Gul who is about fifty years old. He is a hard-working
craftsman whose handmade shoes are well-known for its durability throughout the town. He works in
a small and serene shop which is situated in one of the busy streets of Qisa Khwani Bazar.
Instruments and tolls of shoemaking business can be observed inside the shop.

Q4: What were Zarin Gul priorities in making shoes?

Ans: Fitness, durability, suitability and quality were the main priorities of Zarin Gul while making
shoes. He used best quality leather to make shoes. His hand made shoes were mysterious, wonderful
and preferred by the locals.

Q5: What is the setting of the story?

Ans: The setting of the story is quite charming and well prepared. The setting of the story is a
shoemaker’s shop situated in a busy street of Qisa Khwani Bazar. The shop is described as being
quiet and serene. An old man of fifty works eagerly in the shop.

Q6: What is the conflict about in the story?

Ans: The conflict in the story is about the quality of work between multinational companies and local
shoemakers. The local shoemakers make shoes by hands. They make durable and comfortable shoes.
On the other hand, multinational companies produce poor quality shoes. The craftsmen working there
use their hands only. They do not use their brain or experience.

Q7: What was the author’s opinion about Zarin Gul as a Shoemaker?

Ans: The author’s opinion about Zarin Gul as a shoemaker was of admiration and respect. The author
believed that Zarin Gul was an expert shoemaker. He was an honest man who never compromised on
quality. His views about shoes were considered so authoritative and final that no one dared to reject
them.

Q8: Why did the author visit the shop after a long time?
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Ans: The author visited Zarin Gul’s shop after a long time because he went abroad to pursue higher
studies and career. He did not have the opportunity to visit Zarin Gul’s shop. He returned home after
fifteen years and as soon as he returned, he visited Zarin Gul’s shop.

Q9: What was Zarin Gul’s complaint against big firms?

Ans: According to Zarin Gul, the big firms took away all their work only by advertisement and not by
work. He complained that the firms had hired a large number of shoemakers only to use their hands
and not their brain which had badly affected the art of shoe making.

Unit 10
TECHNOLOGY IN EVEREYDAY LIFE

Q1: What is the role of technology in daily life?

Ans: Technology plays an important role in our daily life. Technological equipment
can be observed in our homes, offices, schools, hospitals and almost everywhere.
Technology has made our lives convenient and without it life will be strenuous if not
impossible.
Q2: Discuss how you use technology at home and in your personal life?
Ans: THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AT HOME:
Our homes are full of technological equipment. We use internet and mobile phones for
contacting our relatives. We use bulbs to lighten our homes. We use fans and A.C in summer
and heaters in winter. We use technology to wash and press clothes.
THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN PERSONAL LIFE:
My personal life is totally surrounded by latest technology. I use mobile phone, laptop, car
and bike for my personal and educational purposes.
Q3: How does technology help transportation?

Ans: Transportation is one of the basic and important areas of technology. The old
means of transportation have been replaced by the new technological means. Now we use
bikes, cars, buses, trains and airplanes to reach our destination. In the past, the journey which
could be covered in days and months, is now possibly covered in minutes and hours.
Q4: What is the importance of technology in agriculture?

Ans: Technology has played a big role in developing the agricultural industry. Today, it is possible to
grow crop in a desert with the help of agricultural biotechnology. It helps the farmers in determining
the climatic condition that favors various plants. It helps plants to grow in drought conditions.
Q5: How is technology being used to generate cheap electricity?

Ans: Through technology, cheap electricity is now generated all over the world. It has
enabled humans to build large dams which can hold excess of water and use the water to
generate power. Small wind turbines generate electricity through wind for the place where
they are placed. Solar panels are used in homes and offices to generate cheap electricity.

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Q6: What is the impact of technology on medicine?

Ans: Technology has brought a sea change in the field of medicine. It has improved the
quality of treatment. It has enabled the doctors to discover health problems in the early stages
and to treat them before their developed stages. Treatment of deadly diseases like
tuberculosis, cholera and hepatitis has been discovered due to medical technology.

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Q7: Does technology impact culture and society? How?

Ans: Yes, technology impacts our culture and society in both positive and negative
ways. Technology totally changes the lifestyle of people. It has changed the way people think,
dress and how they behave in the society. Media has brought great change in our culture.
Because of watching dramas and movies, we have adopted the culture of Bollywood and
Hollywood in our society. Technology also leads us to isolation. Technology has brought
social distance among the people.

Unit 11
SAFETY FIRST

Q1: What is First aid?

Ans: First aid is emergency care given immediately to an injured person. First aid is given as
soon as possible to a sick or an injured person until full medical treatment is available. The
purpose of first aid is to minimize injury and future disability.
Q2: Discuss a situation in which you provided first aid to someone.

Ans: Once, a car ran into a man on the road. The man inflicted injury and was bleeding badly.
I immediately called an ambulance and started to stop bleeding. I wrapped the wounded area
with cloth and stopped the bleeding. An ambulance arrived and the injured was taken to a
nearby hospital.
Q3: What will you do if someone cuts his foot and is bleeding?

Ans: If someone cuts his foot and is bleeding, I will examine the wound first. If the wound is
small, I will clean the wound with Dettol and will apply sterile dressing. If there is a large
amount of bleeding, I will put clean cloth over the wound and will apply pressure to stop
bleeding. When the bleeding will stop, I will apply sterile dressing on it.
Q4: You are having a lunch with a friend and he begins to choke on some food.
How can you help?

Ans: During a lunch, if my friend begins to choke on some food, first of all I will make sure
that he is really choking or not. If he can talk or cough, I will let him cough. If he can’t talk or
cough, I shall do the abdominal thrust. I will wrap my arms around my friend and will quickly
pull in and up with my fists. The air that will be forced up, will take away the object and he
will be fine.
Q5: A passenger travelling in bus with you is complaining of breathlessness and a
tight pain in the chest. You suspect a heart attack. What should you do?

Ans: If a passenger is complaining of breathlessness and a tight pain in the chest while travelling in
the bus with me, he might be getting a heart attack. I would call for medical help first and then in the
meanwhile, I would ease the strain on his heart by keeping him in a half sitting position with his head
and shoulders supported and his knees bent. This would make him comfortable.

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Unit 12
THE OLD WOMAN

Q1: Who does the poet praise in the poem “The Old Woman”?

Ans: The poet praises the old woman in the poem. He compares the beauty of her aged face with the
white candle in a holy place. As a white candle in a holy place is a symbol of beauty, light and
guidance, likewise, the presence of an old woman is the beauty of our society.

Q2: What does the white candle represent in the poem “The Old Woman”?

Ans: A White candle represents beauty, light and guidance in the poem. The poet compares the old
woman to a white candle because she is also a symbol of beauty, light and guidance.

Q3: What is the message in the poem “The Old Woman”?

Ans: In this poem, the poet highlights the difficult life of the old woman. She does very hard work for
her children throughout her life but in the last she is left alone. The poet wants to say that we should
respect our elders and should learn from their experiences. We should never leave them alone.

Q4: Why does the poet compare the old woman to a ‘White Candle in a holy
place’, ‘the winter sun’ and the water under a ruined mill’ in the poem “The Old
Woman”?

Ans: The poet compares the old woman to a white candle in a holy place, the winter sun and the
water under a ruined mill in the poem as he wants to emphasize the beauty, experiences and strength
that the old people have in old age. The poet has described the old lady by different comparisons to
suggest steadiness and maturity in the life of an old lady.

Q5: Do you like this poem? Why?

Ans: Yes, I like this poem very much because the poet has described the beauty, experience and
tough life of the old woman in an inspirational way. The poet has presented tribute to the old woman
who gives great sacrifices for the prosperity of her family but in the last, she is left alone. The poem
is simple and realistic so I like it.

Q6: What words in the poem help establish imagery?

Ans: The words that help establish imagery in the poem are ‘White candle’, ‘spent radiance of the
winter sun’ and ‘the water under a ruined mill.’

Q7: How many stanzas and lines are there in the poem?

Ans: There are three stanzas in the poem. Each stanza comprises 4 lines thus the poem has a total of
12 lines.

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Unit 13
LETTER TO THE NEWSPAPER EDITOR

Q1: What is media? Explain with references from the text.

Ans: The word media is derived from Latin word “medium” which means career or mode.
Media refers to various ways of communication. Television, radio, newspaper, mobile phones
and internet are different means of media. It is used to inform, educate and entertain the
people. It helps us to know the current situation around us and in the world.
Q2: What is meant by misuse of media? How it can be stopped?

Ans: Misuse of media means to spread baseless ideas and information. Sometimes
media develops unnecessary sensation of truth to attract attention and to increase rating for
their programs. It can be stopped by taking honest people in media who understand their
responsibilities. Media should present the audience with facts only. Government should ban
negative activities of media with immediate effect.
Q3: How should students take benefits from internet and avoid its bad effects?

Ans: Internet is the best source of information for students. It helps students to find notes of
every subject, essays, lectures, guidelines and information. Students can avoid its bad effects
by just focusing on concern things and not wasting their time on useless things like sending
messages, using Facebook, visiting immoral websites and watching movies.
Q4: Do you think television is a great source of information? Why?

Ans: Undoubtedly, television is a great source of information. It informs the people

about the latest happenings around them and the world. Different channels on television
broaden the knowledge of people as they provide informative and learning programs.
Television covers all the aspects of our interest like news, weather, politics, health, science
and sports.
Q5: How can media bring about religious harmony?

Ans: Religious harmony means when there is love and peace among the different section of
people living together. Media is a powerful tool that can bring religious harmony and
tolerance in the society through various programs. Programs like translation of the Holy
Quran, life of the Holy Prophet (SAW) and addresses of the well-known scholars could be
helpful to achieve the goal.
Q6: Find out transitional devices from the text.

Ans: Transitional devices are the words or phrases that provide a connection between ideas,
sentences and paragraphs. Following are the transitional devices in the text. Therefore, firstly,
secondly, thirdly, however, moreover, almost, furthermore, again, besides, but, because, since,
likewise, at last.

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Unit 14
BIODIVERSITY IN PAKISTAN
Q1: Discuss the natural beauty of Pakistan.

Ans: Pakistan is blessed with several natural beauties including local wildlife, beautiful
mountains of Himalayas, desert of Cholistan and Thar and forests like Changa Manga. Pakistan also
holds the second tallest mountain K-2, which attracts tourists from all over the world. Pakistan is
also blessed with four seasons which bloom to their fullest and make Pakistan a beautiful country.
Q2: How can we preserve Pakistan’s fauna and flora?

Ans: Fauna (animals) and flora (plants) are interconnected and depend upon one another to
survive. Pakistan’s fauna and flora can be preserved by stopping deforestation, overgrazing, and soil
erosion. Public as well as the government should come forward to join hands and to take serious steps
in this regard. Department of Wildlife should take some practical measures to protect biodiversity.
Q3: Name some endangered species of animals and plants in Pakistan.

Ans: Some endangered species of animals and plants in Pakistan are Asian elephant, hog deer,
Markhor, The Indus river dolphin, Asiatic wild ass, fishing cat, Sanober, Juniper forest of
Baluchistan, mangrove apple and beach cabbage.

Q4: Search the internet and find out the endangered peacock.

Ans: There are three species of peacocks. i) Green peacock 2) Indian peacock 3) Congo peacock
Out of these the “Green Peacock” is endangered species.

Q5: How can we contribute as individuals to save nature?

Ans: As individuals, we can contribute a lot to save our nature. We should keep the
environment clean by planting new trees. We should stop deforestation and treat our animals and
plants friendly. We should use vehicles as less as possible to stop air pollution. We should use water
according to our needs only and should not waste it.

Q6: What type of challenges is Pakistan facing while preserving nature?

Ans: Pakistan is facing various types of challenges while preserving nature. It has limited
resources and has insufficient experts in the respective field. Over population, lack of financial
resources, poverty, lack of awareness and lack of scientific research are the challenges faced by
Pakistan in the way of preservation of nature.

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Unit 15
ABOU BEN ADHEM
Q1: Why was Abou Ben Adhem’s name on the top of the list?

Ans: Abou Ben Adhem’s name was on the top of the list because Allah loves those who love His
fellowmen and Abou Ben Adhem loved and served humans selflessly.

Q2: What is the main idea of the poem “Abou Ben Adhem” ?

Ans: The main idea of the poem is that we should love Allah’s creatures especially mankind. It
pleases Allah very much. We cannot have the love of Allah by just performing prayers and religious
ceremonies but can have the love and blessing of Allah by loving and serving His fellowmen.

Q3: Describe the character of Abou Ben Adhem in your own words.

Ans: Abou Ben Adhem was born in 777 AD. He was a Muslim Mystic and a king of Balkh. He
abandoned his throne in order to serve his fellow beings. He led a life according to the teachings of
the Holy Quran. He was a simple and pious man. He was a lover of humanity. That’s why Allah
blessed him with His love In the reward.

Q3: Write down the implicit and explicit meaning of the poem.

Ans: IMPLICIT MEANING OF TE POEM: The hidden meaning of the poem is that to love
humanity is the greatest virtue and prayer. If we want to please Allah, we must serve, help and please
the human beings as Allah lives in the heart of the people.
EXPLICIT MEANING OF THE POEM: The explicit meaning of the poem is that Abou Ben
Adhem was a virtuous person who loved and served the people. He was a lover of humanity. Abou
Ben Adhem dominated the people who loved Allah by his love to humanity.

Q4: What are the other words used by the poet to refer to the angel?
Ans: There are two words used by the poet to refer to the angel. They are “the vision” and “the
presence”.

Q5: Give a brief description of the angel in the poem Abou Ben Adhem.

Ans: The angel was very bright and he looked as beautiful as a lily in bloom. The presence of the
angel made the room peaceful. He had a golden book in which he was writing the names of those
who loved God. He answered the questions of Abou Ben Adhem very kindly and politely.

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