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When Helen heard of wars they did not interest her. Why was this so?

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Attempt a character sketch of Miss Sullivan.

When Helen and Miss Sullivan went on a vacation on the lake in Wrentham, they experienced echoes of the World War, alliance and social conflict. They were made aware of the struggles and conflict between capital and labor on the faraway Pacific. But Helen was confident that this phase would soon pass away. As she gazed at the surrounding lakes, meadows, gardens, she was confirmed of the upcoming good times. To her, Anne Sullivan was a constant teacher and her arrival brought about a miraculous turn in her life. Miss Sullivan was a person holding a sensitive soul and had immense sympathy and empathy for Helen’s wishes and desires. Together, they had wonderful moments and Miss Sullivan’s delicate, sweet temperament and caring nature had rendered the first few years of their togetherness with utmost joy and pleasure. Her tolerance and patience helped Helen to succumb to her dark wounds and proceed fairly in life.


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Miss Anne Mansfield Sullivan had the greatest influence on the life of Helen Keller. She gave a new direction, meaning and purpose to Helen's dark life. Helen perceived Sullivan as a picture of tireless patience and devotion. She was Helen's constant encouragement, help and guidance that motivated her to go for a bachelor degree.It was Graham Bell who advised the parents of Helen Keller to contact the Perkins Institute for the Blind. The director, Mr. Anagnos asked a former student of Miss Anne Sullivan to become Keller's instructor. The relationship evolved beautifully and eventually they became great companions. She taught Helen to communicate by spelling words into her hand, example, beginning with "d-o-l-l" for the doll. It was Miss Sullivan who unfolded and developed Helen's skills and possibilities.


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What were the repercussions ‘when 350 British planes dropped half a million kilos of bombs in Ijmuiden’?

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Attempt a character sketch of Peter.

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You overheard the following conversation between two friends:
Ram : Did you read the latest book of Chetan Bhagat?
Shyam : No, I rarely get time to read.
Ram : I heard that it is going to be made into a movie.
Shyam: Then we will go and watch it together.
This dialogue made you realize that the present day generation is not into the habit of reading. The habit of reading has disappeared from the lives of children today. As a concerned parent, write a letter in about 100-120 words to the editor of a newspaper on how reading plays a significant role in shaping the lives of children. You are Ram/ Prerna, 15 Pant Nagar, Agra.
Use the following notes:
• Interesting pastime
• Gives a lot of knowledge
• Get the children interested in books at an early age.

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Chose the appropriate options from the ones given below to complete the following passage. Write the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank numbers:

Dutta finally revealed the glittering frame and held it (a)…………….. the customer. He was struck by (b)………………….. grandeur and fell silent. Dutta (c)…………. his breath ana watched the man’s expression, (d) every second that passed, he was (e) his nerve. He thought that in another moment the big hoax he had played would be exposed. Suddenly, he saw the customer (f)…………… and the pleased expression vanished from his face.
(a) (i) from (if) towards (iii) on (iv) away
(b) (i) its (ii) it’s (iii) these (iv) that
(c) (i) was holding (ii) hold (iii) held (iv) had held
(d) (i) When (ii) With (iii) Along (iv) In
(e) (i) lost (ii) has lost (iii) losing (iv) are losing
(f) (i) straighten (ii) straight (iii) straightened (iv) strain