St. Andrews Scots Sr. Sec.

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Session: 2022-2023 - NOTES

Class: VIIl Subject: English Topic: The Rose That Grew From Concrete

B. Answer the following questions with reference to context:

1. A) Here, nature’s law represents the general belief system that it is not possible to overcome
difficulties on one’s own, without any external support.
B) Yes, it is generally believed that a plant like the rose needs care and nurturing, and that it does
not grow without a favorable environment.
C) iii)
2. A) The fact the rose grew from concrete, and not from nourishing soil, is funny.
B) One achieves dreams by believing in the self and striving to defeat all odds.
C) Nobody ever imagined that a rose could grow from concrete.

C. Answer these questions:

1. The rose learned to breathe by believing in its dream.
2. The message is that it is possible to overcome the biggest of challenges if one keeps one’s hopes
and dreams alive.