Class : 7 -TERM II – Unit 2 – Prose - The last stone carver

1. TERM II – Unit 2 – Prose -  The last stone carver                                                                                  Which of the two sentences given below conveys the followin

   
   
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2. 1. stained by - mark made on clothes or materials

   The white washed walls were stained by many monsoons. ______________

         a. The walls were made dirty by rains.

   b. The Monsoon removed the dirt from the walls.

   2. working for a pittance – working for very little money

   I am tired of working for a pittance.         a. He didn’t want to work because he was tired.

   b. He didn’t want to work as he gets low income for his work.

   3. ashen – pale

   His face was ashen.

   a. He looked pale and dull.

   b. He looked bright and cheerful.

   4. drenched – thoroughly wet

   He is drenched to the skin. ______________

   a. He is thin and skinny.

   b. He is thoroughly wet.

   1.      The white washed walls were stained by many monsoons.
   a. The walls were made dirty by rains. ✅

   2.      I am tired of working for a pittance.
   b. He didn’t want to work as he gets low income for his work. ✅

   3.      His face was ashen.
   a. He looked pale and dull. ✅

   4.      He is drenched to the skin.
   

   b. He is thoroughly wet. ✅

   1. He wished to have Gopal with him.

   2. Salim felt that it should come from within.

   3. He thought he wouldn’t be able to finish it.

   4. The old man worked tirelessly on the sculpture.

   5. He realized that Gopal must learn to carve the finer details.

   6. He had a strong wish to finish it in time.

   7. Over days, he felt very weak.

   Answer :

   Correct Order:

   4. The old man worked tirelessly on the sculpture.
   5. He had a strong wish to finish it in time.
   6. Over days, he felt very weak.
   7. He thought he wouldn’t be able to finish it.
   8. He wished to have Gopal with him.
   9. He realized that Gopal must learn to carve the finer details.
   10. Salim felt that it should come from within.

   Read Section – III (para 1 and 4) and answer the following questions.

   Paragraph 1

   1. Who listened to the chipping sound of the chisel? __________

   2. Who was working with the hammer and chisel? __________

   Paragraph 4

   1. Who was staring? __________

   2. Who was the young stone carver? __________

   3. What was he working on? __________

   Answer :

   Paragraph 1

   1. Who listened to the chipping sound of the chisel?
      ➤ The old man listened to the chipping sound of the chisel.
   2. Who was working with the hammer and chisel?
      ➤ Salim was working with the hammer and chisel.

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   Paragraph 4

   1. Who was staring?
      ➤ The old man was staring.
   2. Who was the young stone carver?
      ➤ Salim was the young stone carver.
   3. What was he working on?
      ➤ He was working on the face of the statue, especially on the eyebrows arching over a pair of fine eyes.

    

    

   Work in pairs.

   A. Arrange the words in alphabetical order, find the meaning of the words from the dictionary and fill in the blanks.

   ( Ikebana         Appliqué         Origami           Calligraphy      Tapestry)

   1. ___________ _ ____________________________________

   2. ___________ _ ____________________________________

   3. ___________ _ ____________________________________

   4. ___________ _ ____________________________________

   5. ___________ _ ____________________________________

   1. Appliqué – A decorative design made by sewing one piece of fabric onto another.
   2. Calligraphy – The art of beautiful handwriting using special pens or brushes.
   3. Ikebana – The Japanese art of flower arrangement.
   4. Origami – The Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.
   5. Tapestry – A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs, used as wall hangings or upholstery.

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   B. Match the tools with art forms (Corrected Matches):

    

   B. Match the tools with art forms.

   S.No                Column A                    -           Column B

   1.Hammer and chisel               -           Painting

   2.         Paint brush and palette         -           Sculpture

   3.         Moulds and roll pin               -           Embroidery

   4 .        Scissors and paper                 -           Pottery

   5.         Needle and thread                -           Collage

   S. No	Column A (Tools)	Column B (Correct Art Form)
   1	Hammer and chisel	Sculpture
   2	Paint brush and palette	Painting
   3	Moulds and roll pin	Pottery
   4	Scissors and paper	Collage
   5	Needle and thread	Embroidery

    

    

   C. Listen to the teacher reading the passage. Read the questions given below, then listen the passage again and complete the responses.

   Madhubani painting or Mithila paintings from the Mithila region of Bihar were originally done on walls during festivals and other such occasions. The artists like Jagdamba Devi and late Mahasundari Devi are responsible in getting it international recognition. Madhubani paintings find a pride of place in our homes today. One can see the tourists flocking to the Madhubani stalls in craft bazaars like the Dilli Haat. It needed educated and ethnically aware people to bring this aspect of our culture on the international scene and make the younger generations take pride in them so that they voluntarily made a studied choice of them as career options
   
   Madhubani paintings are from Bihar state.

3. Read the sentences and number them in correct order.

4. ✅ Bihar
5. Madhubani paintings were originally done on walls.
   ✅ walls
6. This painting has international recognition.
   ✅ yes
7. Dilli Haat is a craft bazaar.
   ✅ craft bazaar
8. Madhubani painting can also be a career.
   ✅ career

 

 

D. Work in pairs. Find answers to these questions and present it to the class.

 Do you have art / craft session in your school?

 Which session do you like – art / craft?

 What do you do in that session?

 Do you work individually or in pairs?

 Can you do an art work or a craft work on your own?

 What qualities do you gain by doing art or craft?

Do you have art / craft session in your school?
Yes, we have both art and craft sessions in my school.

Which session do you like – art / craft?
I like the art session more because I enjoy drawing and painting.

What do you do in that session?
In the art session, we usually draw pictures, paint with watercolors or colors, and sometimes do sketching.

Do you work individually or in pairs?
Mostly, we work individually so that everyone can express their own creativity, but sometimes we do group projects too.

Can you do an art work or a craft work on your own?
Yes, I can make simple art and craft works on my own, like drawing animals or making paper crafts.

What qualities do you gain by doing art or craft?
By doing art and craft, I learn to be patient, creative, and focused. It also helps me relax and think in new ways.

USE GRAMMAR

E. Construct meaningful sentences from the table given below.

 

1.      Silence should be maintained in libraries, hospitals, etc.

2.      Cars should not be parked in 'No Parking' area.

3.      Cleanliness should be practised at homes as well as in public places.

4.      Cell phones should not be used in petrol bunks.

5.      Junk food should be avoided as it is bad for health.

6.      Sweet should be avoided as they cause cavities and toothache.

F. Read the news report given below and underline the passive form of verbs.

The police had announced that the State Bank of India was robbed yesterday. Two

men entered the bank at 4.30 pm with guns in their hands. Customers and bank clerks

were asked to lie down on the floor and one of the bank clerks was made to fill robbers’

bags with money. After that the two men left the bank quickly. The police officer said

that more than one lakh of rupees was stolen from the bank but nobody was injured. He

also added that the robbers would be found soon.

Answer :

The police had announced that the State Bank of India was robbed yesterday. Two men entered the bank at 4.30 pm with guns in their hands. Customers and bank clerks were asked to lie down on the floor and one of the bank clerks was made to fill robbers’ bags with money. After that the two men left the bank quickly. The police officer said that more than one lakh of rupees was stolen from the bank but nobody was injured. He also added that the robbers would be found soon.

Work in pairs

G. Rani’s teacher narrates to her students about the production of paper. Read the following narration and fill in the blanks with the verbs using their passive form.

People of China produced paper from wood. They mixed water with the fibres of

wood and dried it until they became a soft wet pulp. They used this pulp to make paper.

The Chinese invented this method of paper making in 2nd century BCE. Later Egyptians

used papyrus plants to make paper.

1. Paper ______(produce) from wood.

2. The fibres of wood from trees ________(mix) with water to make a soft wet pulp.

            3. Later, it _____(dry) to make paper.

            4. This method ________(invent) in 2nd BCE in China.

5. Papyrus plants _____(use) by Egyptians to make paper.

1.      Paper is produced from wood.

2.      The fibres of wood from trees are mixed with water to make a soft wet pulp.

3.      Later, it is dried to make paper.

4.      This method was invented in the 2nd century BCE in China.

5.      Papyrus plants were used by Egyptians to make paper.

H. Read the process of making soup. Use suitable passive form of verbs and complete the paragraph.

The packet is opened and the contents (i) __________ with 750 ml of water without allowing it to form lumps. The mixture (ii) __________ into a heavy-bottomed vessel. It (iii)_______ in low flame for five minutes. The soup (iv) _________ into soup bowls and (v) __________ with fried corns.

Answer :

The packet is opened and the contents (i) are mixed with 750 ml of water without allowing it to form lumps. The mixture (ii) is poured into a heavy-bottomed vessel. It (iii) is simmered in low flame for five minutes. The soup (iv) is transferred into soup bowls and (v) is served garnished with fried corns.

WRITING

I. If you are asked to choose from any one of these toys which one do you choose? Give reasons. (plastic toys, wooden toys, clay toys, metallic toys)

Answer :

• They feel cool and natural: Plastic toys sometimes feel a bit cheap or too smooth. Wooden toys have this nice, solid feel and you can see the grain of the wood. It just feels more real, you know?
• They're usually super durable: I've had plastic toys break pretty easily, especially the ones with small parts. But wooden toys seem like they can handle a lot more rough play. I bet some of those old wooden toys my grandparents had are still around!
• They're better for the planet (I think): I learned in science class that plastic can take a really long time to break down and can cause pollution. Wood, on the other hand, is natural, and if it's from a sustainable source, it feels like a better choice for the environment.
• They can be really creative: Sure, some wooden toys are just simple blocks or cars. But with those simple things, you can build anything you imagine! Plastic toys often come with a specific purpose, but wooden ones are more open-ended.
• They look kind of classic: There's something really nice about the look of wooden toys. They have a timeless quality, and they don't really go out of style like some of the super trendy plastic ones.

Clay toys are cool for making stuff, but they can break easily. Metallic toys can be fun, but sometimes they can be sharp or too heavy. Plastic is everywhere, but it just doesn't have the same appeal to me as wood.

So yeah, if I had to pick one, it would definitely be wooden toys! They're sturdy, natural, good for creativity, and just have a really nice vibe.

 

J. Your friend has presented a beautiful art piece on your birthday. Write a letter to her appreciating her art work.

Hey [Friend's Name],

Wow! Your birthday gift totally blew me away! The art piece you made is absolutely beautiful. Seriously, when I opened it, I was speechless for a second.

I love [mention a specific detail you liked, e.g., the way you used the colors, the intricate details, the overall design, the subject matter]. It's so [mention an adjective, e.g., vibrant, calming, unique, thoughtful]. I can tell you put a lot of time and effort into it, and it really shows.

I've already found the perfect spot for it in my [mention where you've put it, e.g., room, living room, study]. Every time I look at it, it's going to remind me of you and how sweet it was of you to make something so special for me.

Thank you so, so much for such a wonderful and personal gift. It means the world to me!

Can't wait to see you again soon!

Lots of love,

[Your Name]

 

CREATIVE WRITING

K. You have prepared some eco-friendly craft materials like paper mache dolls, greeting cards, book marks, festoons, garlands, quilling jewellery etc for an Art Mela to be conducted in your school premises. Describe in a few sentences how you made the craft work. Include the following details in your writing.

 Name of the craft work

 Materials used

 Nature (handy / eco-friendly / longlasting / affordable price )

 Use (place / person / time)

Okay, so for the Art Mela, I made some really cool stuff that's also good for the planet!

First up, I made Paper Mache Dolls. For these, I used old newspapers that my dad was going to throw away, mixed them with water and some glue to make a pulp. Then, I shaped the pulp around some wire I found in the garage to make the doll shapes. Once they dried, I painted them with bright, non-toxic colors. They're eco-friendly because I used recycled paper, and they're pretty handy to play with or just keep as decorations in your room.

Next, I created Greeting Cards and Bookmarks. For the cards, I used thick brown paper that was leftover from a packaging box, and for the bookmarks, I cut up some old cereal boxes. I decorated them with dried flower petals and leaves I collected from the school garden, sticking them on with a bit of natural glue I made from flour and water. These are definitely eco-friendly and handy for sending messages to friends or keeping your place in books. Plus, they were super affordable to make!

For decorations, I made Festoons and Garlands. I used colorful fabric scraps that my mom had from old sewing projects. I cut them into different shapes like triangles and circles and then sewed them together to make long strings. These are eco-friendly because we reused old cloth, and they're great for decorating any place like our classrooms or the school hall during events. They're also pretty long-lasting if you store them carefully.

Finally, I tried making Quilling Jewellery like earrings and pendants. For this, I used thin strips of colored paper that I rolled and shaped into different designs. I even used some paper I made myself from old homework that had mistakes! I glued the shapes together and then attached earring hooks or strung them on old necklaces. This is eco-friendly because it uses paper, and it makes handy and unique accessories that you can wear anytime. It was also quite affordable since the main material is just paper!

I'm really excited to show everyone at the Art Mela how you can make cool things while also being kind to the environment!