TERM II – Unit 1 -Prose -Sports Stars
Section I
Put a (√) for the correct and
(x) for the incorrect statements.
1. A school-going girl writes
the diary account.
2. The boy was so inspired by
Mithali that he was happy for his sister to play cricket.
3. Mithali Raj is happy to be
recognised as Tendulkar of Indian Women’s Cricket.
4. Women should not be compared
with men in cricket, says Mithali.
5. Mithali Raj was not
encouraged to play cricket by her family members.
6. Mithali is one of the women
players to score seven consecutive 50s.
7. Mithali’s mother tongue is
Telugu.
Answer :
1.
A school-going
girl writes the diary account. – ❌
2.
The boy was so
inspired by Mithali that he was happy for his sister to play cricket. – ✔️
3.
Mithali Raj is
happy to be recognised as Tendulkar of Indian Women’s Cricket. – ❌
4.
Women should not
be compared with men in cricket, says Mithali. – ✔️
5.
Mithali Raj was
not encouraged to play cricket by her family members. – ❌
6.
Mithali is one of
the women players to score seven consecutive 50s. – ✔️
7. Mithali’s mother tongue is Telugu. – ❌
Section II
Identify and write the
sport's name respectively.
1.Kabbdi
2. Tennis
3.Cricket
4. Athletics
Section III
Complete the mind map given
below.
1.
She is the first
Indian woman to win __________.
2.
Gopichand observed
_____ spirit in her.
3.
Her inspiration was
_______.
4.
______, _______ and ______
made her fulfil her desire.
5.
She learned the basics
of the sport from ________.
Answer :
1.
She is the first
Indian woman to win
➡️ a
silver medal in 2016 Olympics.
2.
Gopichand
observed
➡️ never-say-die
spirit in her.
3.
Her inspiration
was
➡️ Pullela
Gopichand.
4.
____, _______ and
______ made her fulfil her desire.
➡️ Hard
work, commitment, and attitude.
5.
She learned the
basics of the sport from
➡️ Mehboob
Ali.
I. Identify the sports and
the sports personalities from the lesson and fill in the table.
Sports Name of the player & Field of
sports Awards
Answer :
|
Sports |
Name of the Player & Field
of Sports |
Awards |
|
Cricket |
Mithali Dorai Raj – Indian
Women's Cricket |
Padma Shri |
|
Kabaddi |
Usha Rani – Indian Women's
Kabaddi |
No specific award
mentioned, but won Gold Medal in National Games |
|
Badminton |
P. V. Sindhu – Indian
Women's Badminton |
- Arjuna Award (2013) |
II. Read the questions
related to the three sports stars you have read about and tick the appropriate
boxes.
Answer:
|
Question |
Answer |
|
1. Who won the Olympic 2016
silver medal in badminton? |
✅ P. V. Sindhu |
|
2. Who is the role model
for her siblings? |
✅ Usha Rani |
|
3. Whose mother tongue is
Tamil? |
✅ Mithali Raj |
|
4. Whose attitude is
'never-say-die spirit'? |
✅ P. V. Sindhu |
|
5. Which player works in
the Police Department? |
✅ Usha Rani |
|
6. Which player holds the
record for the highest individual score in cricket? |
✅ Mithali Raj |
III. Think and answer.
Answer :
1. Women/Men can achieve
anything, provided they put their heart and soul into it. Do you think being a man or a woman makes a difference?
No, being a man or a woman does
not make a difference when it comes to achieving success. What truly matters is
dedication, hard work, and determination. The stories of Mithali Raj, Usha
Rani, and P. V. Sindhu show us that women can achieve greatness in fields
traditionally dominated by men. They faced challenges and broke stereotypes
with confidence and strength. Similarly, men and women both have equal
potential if given equal opportunities and support. Talent and perseverance
know no gender.
2. How can you balance your
academic goals and your passion for sports or arts?
Balancing academics with sports or arts requires good time management and
discipline. One should create a schedule that includes time for study and
practice. Setting priorities and staying focused on both areas helps maintain a
healthy balance. Support from teachers and parents also plays a big role. Like
P. V. Sindhu, who attended school through correspondence while training in
badminton, we too can plan wisely and follow our passion without neglecting our
studies.
A. Match the sport and the
equipment.
eg. Cricket – Bat
1. Football - Bow and Arrow
2. Tennis - Club
3. Golf - Net
4. Volleyball - Racquets
5. Archery – Helmet
Answer:
- Football – Helmet
- Tennis – Racquets
- Golf – Club
- Volleyball – Net
- Archery – Bow and Arrow
- Cricket – Bat
B. Find the names of twelve
sports and games from the grid.
Sports found in the word
search:
- Kabaddi – Top row: "KABADDI"
- Tennis – Row 3: "TENNIS"
- Chess – Row 4: "CHESS"
- Golf – Row 5: "GOLF"
- Cricket – Middle-right area: "CRICKET"
- Hockey – Not visible directly, possibly jumbled
- Volleyball – "VOLLEY" is in column 2,
"BALL" might follow, partial
- Football – Try bottom section
- Archery – Top rows and columns (ARCHER) may appear
- Swimming – "SWIM" is found in row 7
- Running – Column near the end: "RUNNING"
- Badminton – Last few rows contain
"BADMINTON"
C. Tick the meaning of the
italicised word.
1. Being compared to Sachin is
an absolute privilege.
a.
Honour b. Right c. Favour d. Disadvantage
2. The boy was taken by surprise
when he learnt about Mithali Dorai Raj.
a.
Affected b. Moved c. Amazed d. Upset
3. Usha Rani had to struggle all
through her life.
a.
Fight b. Duel c. Fun d. Work hard
4. Usha Rani is an expert at
giving leads.
a.
Clumsy b. Sharp c. Skilled d. Bad
5. No opponent is too big
to defeat.
a.
Competitor b. Rival c. Helper d. Enemy
Answer :
- Being compared to Sachin is an absolute privilege.
✅ a. Honour - The boy was taken by surprise when he learnt about Mithali
Dorai Raj.
✅ c. Amazed - Usha Rani had to struggle all through her life.
✅ d. Work hard - Usha Rani is an expert at giving leads.
✅ c. Skilled - No opponent is too big to defeat.
✅ a. Competitor
D. Fill in the blanks with
the opposites of the words given in brackets.
1. We should learn from our
______________ (success).
2. Children don’t like to read
______________ (interesting) books.
3. Be ______________ (general)
when you are telling us what you need.
4. The teacher asked the
children to ______________ (start) talking.
5. The new boss decided to
______________ (appoint) the lazy workers.
Answer :
- We should learn from our failures (success).
- Children don’t like to read uninteresting (interesting)
books.
- Be specific (general) when you are telling us
what you need.
- The teacher asked the children to stop (start)
talking.
- The new boss decided to dismiss (appoint) the
lazy workers.
E. Listen to your teacher and
number the pictures accordingly.
1. White water rafting
The icy Himalayan heights are
the source of a major chunk of India’s rivers. The
complex network of rivers
flowing through valleys and forests are just perfect for
adventure sport like the
white water rafting. Among the other regions in the country, the
Garhwal and Kumaon region in
Uttarakhand is regarded as the best location for a perfect
water adventure. The most
suitable period for this watery performance is between
September-November and March-
May.
2. Paragliding
Paragliding has a huge
following all over the world and is the recreational and
competitive adventure sport.
It is a relatively new sport in India. The major paragliding
sites in India are Himachal
Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. The flying
season spans September to
December and then March to June.
3. Skiing
Skiing is a big craze worldwide.
Gulmarg in Kashmir offers one of the largest
facilities for this winter
sport. The best part is that the snow conditions remain excellent
from December to April.
Meanwhile, the slopes in Garhwal and Kumaon are also ideal
place for skiing in the
winter months. Auli in Garhwal is currently rated as one of the
India’s best skiing resorts.
4. Snorkeling and scuba
diving
While the sky and the
mountains provide you with a good amount of adventure,
the underwater ecosystems
promise a stunning world of mysterious beauty exhibited in
its marine flora and fauna.
The areas around the Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar
Islands as well as Bay of
Bengal present water sport lovers’ opportunities to delve and
dive deep inside the ocean’s
depths and enjoy the marvellous sights they have to offer.
- a. Snorkeling and Scuba Diving → 4
- b. White Water Rafting → 1
- c. Paragliding → 2
- d. Skiing → 3
So, number the pictures as:
- a. 4
- b. 1
- c. 2
- d. 3
Write 'T' if the statement is
True and 'F' if the statement is False.
1. Himachal Pradesh is an ideal place for paragliding.
2. Skiing offers opportunities to delve into oceans.
3. Paragliding is also a recreational adventure sport.
4. Scuba Diving has a huge following all over the world.
5. The most suitable period for Skiing is from March to June.
1.
Himachal
Pradesh is an ideal place for paragliding. → ✅ True
2.
Skiing offers
opportunities to delve into oceans. → ❌ False
3.
Paragliding
is also a recreational adventure sport. → ✅ True
4.
Scuba Diving
has a huge following all over the world. → ❌ False (Paragliding has a
huge following, not scuba diving)
5.
The most
suitable period for Skiing is from March to June. → ❌ False (Best time is from
December to April)
F. Look at these images of
different kinds of sports. Identify and name as many as you can with your
partner.
- Football (Soccer)
- Weightlifting
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Skiing
- Horse Riding
- Basketball
- Running / Sprinting
- Diving
- Tennis
- Rowing / Kayaking
- Golf
Describe any one of them to
your partner.
Name of the sport.
What equipment is used to play
the sport?
What kind of area/ground/field
it is played in?
How is it played?
Example
Presentation:
Present your sport to the
class in four to five sentences.
These phrases will help you.
I like to play .
I play regularly with my
friends.
is an indoor / outdoor game.
game requires players.
has these equipments.
generally played in a
court/ground.
I enjoy playing game.
Answer :
I like to play tennis. I
play regularly with my friends. Tennis is an outdoor game. Tennis
requires two or four players. It uses a racquet and a ball
and is generally played on a tennis court. I enjoy playing this game
because it keeps me active and sharp.
G. Look at the picture and fill in the blanks with suitable words.
- Football (Soccer)
- Weightlifting
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Skiing
- Horse Riding
- Basketball
- Running / Sprinting
- Diving
- Tennis
- Rowing / Kayaking
- Golf
Describe any one of them to
your partner.
Name of the sport.
What equipment is used to play
the sport?
What kind of area/ground/field
it is played in?
How is it played?
Example
Presentation:
Present your sport to the
class in four to five sentences.
These phrases will help you.
I like to play .
I play regularly with my
friends.
is an indoor / outdoor game.
game requires players.
has these equipments.
generally played in a
court/ground.
I enjoy playing game.
Answer :
I like to play tennis. I
play regularly with my friends. Tennis is an outdoor game. Tennis
requires two or four players. It uses a racquet and a ball
and is generally played on a tennis court. I enjoy playing this game
because it keeps me active and sharp.
G. Look at the picture and
fill in the blanks with suitable words.
- Football (Soccer)
- Weightlifting
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Skiing
- Horse Riding
- Basketball
- Running / Sprinting
- Diving
- Tennis
- Rowing / Kayaking
- Golf
Describe any one of them to
your partner.
Name of the sport.
What equipment is used to play
the sport?
What kind of area/ground/field
it is played in?
How is it played?
Example
Presentation:
Present your sport to the
class in four to five sentences.
These phrases will help you.
I like to play .
I play regularly with my
friends.
is an indoor / outdoor game.
game requires players.
has these equipments.
generally played in a
court/ground.
I enjoy playing game.
Answer :
I like to play tennis. I
play regularly with my friends. Tennis is an outdoor game. Tennis
requires two or four players. It uses a racquet and a ball
and is generally played on a tennis court. I enjoy playing this game
because it keeps me active and sharp.
G. Look at the picture and
fill in the blanks with suitable words.
1.
There is a play
ground in my school.
2.
The starry
sky looks beautiful at night.
3.
The tray has fresh
vegetables.
4.
It is a sunny
day.
5.
The girl gave her
friend a happy smile.
When there are two or more
adjectives together, they
appear in the following
order.
Quantity - One Five Nine
Quality or Opinion - Brave Great
Amazing
Size - Small Tall big
Age - Old Young Adult
Colour - Purple Dark Green
H. Put the words in correct
order and rewrite each sentence.
1. They have a post-box. (Red,
Small, Rectangular)
_______________________________________________________________
2. I have sticks. (Long, Two,
Brown)
_______________________________________________________________
3. Find me brushes. (New, Five,
Yellow)
_______________________________________________________________
4. Mahesh is a boy. (Thin, Tall,
Clever)
_______________________________________________________________
5. It is a plate. (Round, Pink,
Small)
_______________________________________________________________
Answer:
- They have a small red rectangular post-box.
- I have two long brown sticks.
- Find me five new yellow brushes.
- Mahesh is a clever tall thin boy.
- It is a small round pink plate.
I. Refer to a dictionary for
the meanings and circle the odd one.
1. Tiny - Small, Enormous,
Little, Puny.
2. Ample - Great, Plentiful,
Generous, Restricted.
3. Kind - Harsh, Concerned,
Charitable, Gentle.
4. Honest - Reliable, Trusty,
Sincere, Deceitful.
5. Cheerful - Bright, Low, Gay,
Contented.
Answer :
J. Imagine that you are the
School Pupil Leader. Write a formal letter inviting the chief guest for the
school's Annual Day. Give details of the time and place of the event.
School Name
Address
February 15, 2018
Name of the Chief Guest
Designation
Address
Respected Madam,
I am writing this letter on
behalf of school. Our school is going to conduct
its Annual Day on 20th of
February. In this connection, we cordially invite you to our 23rd
Annual Day to be the cheif guest
and address the gathering. We are sure the students
will benefit from your ideas and
words. We will be privileged to have you in our school
on this special day.
We look forward to receiving
your acceptance.
Yours Sincerely,
Signature
School Pupil Leader
Imagine that you are the
sports captain of your school. Write a formal letter to the sports captain of
another school inviting her/ his team for a friendly match. You may choose any
sport. Give details of time and place.
( Note: Follow the format of
the letter given above.)
Respected Madam,
I am writing this letter on
behalf of our school. As the Sports Captain of Bluebell Matriculation School, I
would like to cordially invite your school’s volleyball team for a friendly
match with our team.
The match is scheduled to be
held on February 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. on our school sports ground. This
friendly game aims to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and mutual respect among
young athletes.
We hope your team will accept
our invitation and make this event a grand success. We look forward to your
confirmation.
K. Make a diary entry on the
impact of a sports personality who is an inspiration to you.
Note:
Date your entry.
Write naturally and
truthfully.
Use first person. (I read
about Mithali, I like her playing style, etc.,)
Make your entry informal and
expressive.
Use words that express
feelings and write what you feel about it.
Answer :
Diary Entry:
Date: May 10, 2025
Today, I’m feeling so inspired,
and I just had to write about it. I’ve been thinking a lot about Mithali Raj,
the legendary Indian cricketer, and how much she has impacted me. I remember
the first time I saw her play – I was just in awe. She’s so calm, composed, and
yet so powerful with the bat. Watching her make runs effortlessly is like
watching poetry in motion. It’s not just her skill, but the way she handles
pressure with grace, that makes her stand out.
What really inspires me about
Mithali is her perseverance. She didn’t get to where she is without facing tons
of challenges, and yet she’s always remained focused. There were times when
women’s cricket wasn’t getting the attention it deserved, but Mithali stayed
true to her passion and kept pushing herself. She has been a role model not
just for aspiring cricketers, but for women everywhere. Her strength and
determination remind me that hard work pays off, no matter what.
It makes me believe that if I
keep going, I can overcome whatever comes my way. Mithali’s story shows that
you don’t have to be loud or flashy to make a mark; sometimes, quiet
determination speaks the loudest. Her dedication to the game and the respect she
commands is something I really admire.
I’m just so grateful that
someone like her exists. She’s proof that no dream is too big, and no challenge
is insurmountable if you put your heart and soul into it.
Honestly, I feel more motivated
than ever to chase my own dreams now.
