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Can a “simple jab of the knife” kill a tree? Why not?

No, a simple jab of the knife cannot kill a tree because a tree takes countless years to grow and rise out of the earth’s surface. Its roots go on curling inside the cave of the deep earth which are well protected by absorbing years of sunlight, air and water. Therefore, a jab of the knife won’t be enough as the tree would rise again to its former size.


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1

Working in pairs, go through the table below that gives you information about the top women tennis players since 1975. Write a short article for your school magazine comparing and contrasting the players in terms of their duration at the top. Mention some qualities that you think may be responsible for their brief or long stay at the top spot.

Top ranked women players:


The roll of honor of women who enjoyed life at the summit since everybody's favorite player, Chris Evert took her place in 1975.














Name



Ranked on



Weeks as No. 1



Maria Sharapova (Russia)


Lindsay Davenport (US)


Amelie Mauresmo (France)


Justine Henin-Hardenne (Belgium)


Kim Clijsters (Belgium)


Serena Williams (US)


Venus Williams (US)


Jennifer Capriati (US)


Lindsay Davenport (US)


Martina Hingis (Switzerland)


Arantxa Sanchez — Vicario (Spain)


Monica Seles (US)


Steffi Graf (Germany)


Tracy Austin (US)


Martina Navratilova(US)


Chris Evert (US)



22 August, 2005


October, 2004


13 September 2004


20 October2003


11 August 2003


8 July 2002


25 February2002


15 October 2001


12 October 1998


31 March, 1997


6 February 1995


11 March 1991


17 August 1987


7 April 1980


10 July 1978


3 November 1975



1


82


5


45


1


57


11


17


82


209


12


178


377


22


331


362


 2

Which of these words would you use to describe Santosh Yadav? Find reasons in the text to support your choices, and write a couple of paragraphs describing Santosh's character.






contented determined resourceful


polite adventurous considerate


weak-willed fearful independent


pessimistic patient persevering


 2

How has the tree grown to its full size? List the words suggestive of its life and activity.

 3

What is the meaning of “bleeding bark”? What makes it bleed?