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What according to the writer, did his experience as an Everester teach him?

According to the writer, the experience of climbing the summit changes one completely. It helps in experiencing the summit within oneself. One needs to climb that summit in order to get a fuller knowledge of oneself. Therefore, the physical act of climbing the summit of a mountain is akin to the act of climbing the mountain within.

As an Everester, the writer feels that the experience provided him with the inspiration and courage to face the ordeals of life in a resolute manner. The conquest of the Everest as well as the inner summit was in all a worthwhile experience for the writer.


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“He becomes conscious in a special manner of his own smallness in this large universe”. This awareness defines an emotion mentioned in the first paragraph. Which is the emotion?

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What were the ‘symbols of reverence’ left by members of the team on Everest?

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Write a sentence against each of the following statements. Your sentence should explain the statement. You can pick out sentences from the text and rewrite them. The first one has been done for you.

(i) The experience changes you completely.


One who has been to the mountains is never the same again.


(ii) Man takes delight in overcoming obstacles.


_____________________________________.


(iii) Mountains are nature at its best.


_____________________________________.


(iv) The going was difficult but the after-effects were satisfying.


_____________________________________.


(v) The physical conquest of a mountain is really a spiritual experience.


_____________________________________.

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Fill in the blanks in the following dialogues choosing suitable phrases from those given in the box.






At hand, at once, at all, at a low ebb, at first sight



(i) Teacher: You were away from school without permission. Go to the Principal ______ and submit your explanation.


Pupil: Yes, Madam. But would you help me write it first?


(ii) Arun: Are you unwell?


Ila: No, not _____. Why do you ask?


Arun: If you are unwell. I would send you to my uncle. He is a doctor.


(iii) Mary: Almost every Indian film has an episode of love ____.


David: Is that what makes them so popular in foreign countries?


(iv) Asif: You look depressed. Why are your spirits _____ today?


(Use such in the phrase)


Ashok: I have to write ten sentences using words that I never heard before.


(v) Shieba: Your big moment is close _____.


Jyoti: How should I welcome it?


Sheba: Get up and receive the trophy.