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What was the purpose of these special days? (5, 9)

Each day had its purpose of inculcating the feeling of kindness and thoughtfulness within the children. Also, the motive was to teach the children about the misfortune that people face. These special days also make them understand that they are blessed with everything, someone else carves for. By such game, they were made a responsible citizen.


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What was the ‘game’ that every child in the school had to play? (9)

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“Each term every child has one blind day, one lame day …..” Complete the line. Which day was the hardest? Why was it the hardest? (9, 11, 15)

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Match the words and phrases with their meanings in the box below.








































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1. homesick



(3)



2. practically



(4)



3. it pains me



(7)



4. appreciate



(9)



5. thoughtless



(10)



6. exercise



(11)



7. relief



(13)



8. ghastly



(14)



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Re-word these lines from the story:

1. I had heard a great deal about Miss Beam’s school.


2. Miss Beam was all that I had expected – middle-aged, full of authority.


3. I went to the window which overlooked a large garden.


4. “We cannot bandage the children’s mouths, so they really have to exercise their will-power.”