Class : 7 – Term III- Unit I - Prose
Prose - Journey
by Train
Warm Up
Work in pairs. Choose six items which are essential for a camp.
Rank their priority and justify your answer.
1. watch 4. Tent
2. Torch light 5.
Rope
3. candle 6.
Stove
Section II
Discuss and Answer.
1. Why did the train stop in the middle of the forest? The railway was not completed and yet to be laid down. So the train stopped in the middle of the forest.
2. Why was Sir Francis angry? Tickets were booked from Bombay to Culcutta. But the railway was not completed. So Sir Francis was angry.
Section III
1. Which mode of transport did Fogg choose?Fogg chose to travel by elephant .
2. Did he hire Kiouni? Why? No, because the owner of the elephant did not accept the bargain.
3. Why was the elephant owner happy with the deal? He sold the elephant at the excessive sum of 2000 pounds. So he was happy.
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Problems Faced By Mr. Fogg And His Team |
Solution |
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The train stopped in the
middle of the forest - They chose their own transport. |
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They couldn’t hire the elephant - They bought the elephant |
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They were in need of an elephant driver - A young man, with an intelligent face, offered his services as a guide |
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1. Who inhabited the jungles that the train passed through? Snakes, tigers, elephants inhabited the jungles that the train passed through.
2. What was the reaction of the inhabitants?The elephants stood gazing with sad eyes at the train as it passed.
3. What did Mr. Fogg mean by, ‘it was foreseen’? Mr. Fogg meant that he thought with his instinct that the difficulty would happen in the journey.
4. Describe the elephant driver in your own words. The elephant driver was an young man with an intelligent face. He voluntarily came forward to help Mr. Fogg.
C. Think and Answer.
1. What qualities of Mr. Phileas Fogg are highlighted in
this extract? Support your answer with suitable examples.
Mr.Phileas Fogg was a rich English man and the member of the reform club. He was an adventurer ask he makes a bet with his fellow members of the club that he would travel around the World in 80 days. He was very punctual and perfect. He was very determined that he even went to the extent of purchasing the elephants to complete his task. These are all the qualities of Mr. Phileas Fogg highlighted in this extract.
VOCABULARY
D. Fill in the blanks with correct travel words.
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schedule | reach |
book |
railway |
pack |
board |
To make travel convenient, we must book tickets well in advance. Then
we have to pack our things and schedule
our trip. We have to reach the railway
station in time and board the
train in order to reach our destination.
E. Match the phrasal verbs with their meanings.
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Section - A |
Section – B |
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Phrasal verbs |
Meanings |
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1. set out |
- to go somewhere for a short break or holiday |
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2. pick up |
- to begin a journey |
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3. get away |
- to enter a bus, a train or a plane |
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4. see off |
- to leave a bus, a train or a plane |
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5. get into |
- to go to the station to say good bye to someone |
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6. get off |
- to get someone from a place |
Answer:
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1. set out |
- to begin a journey |
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2. pick up |
- to get someone from a place |
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3. get away |
- to go somewhere for a short
break or holiday |
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4. see off |
- to go to the station to say
good bye to someone |
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5. get into |
- to enter a bus, a train or a
plane |
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6. get off |
- to leave a bus, a train or a
plane |
F. DICTIONARY TASK
Refer to a dictionary. Find the meaning of the following words
and write them down.
1. journey - long travel
2. picnic – short travel for
outdoors
3. pilgrimage – sacred travel
4. tour – guided travel
5. vacation – period of time spent away from work.
6. excursion – a short trip for pleasure or education
G. Listen to the teacher reading the weather forecast and
complete the report.
Name of the Cyclone is Gaja. It may affect the
places in north Tamilnadu and Puducherry. Heavy rains are expected on November 14 and November 15. It is 880 Km away from Nagapattinam.
H. Your family has decided to go on a tour during the
vacation. You are calling a travel agency and seeking information regarding
package, places of visit, cost etc. Work in pairs and role play as a
receptionist and a customer.
Good morning! Welcome to Wanderlust Travel Agency. How can I assist you today?
Customer:
Good morning! My family and I are planning a vacation during the holidays, and I’d like some information about your tour packages.
Receptionist:
Absolutely! Could you tell me how many people will be traveling and the kind of destinations you’re interested in? For example, do you prefer beaches, mountains, or cultural landmarks?
Customer:
We’re a family of four, and we’re open to suggestions. Something relaxing yet adventurous would be nice. Maybe a mix of sightseeing and leisure.
Receptionist:
That sounds wonderful! We have several packages that might interest you. For example:
- Hills and Thrills – A 7-day trip to the Himalayas with trekking, sightseeing, and a stay in serene mountain resorts.
- Tropical Bliss – A 6-day beach vacation in the Maldives, including water sports and luxury resort stays.
- Cultural Escapade – A 10-day tour covering historical sites in Rajasthan and Varanasi.
Which one sounds closer to what you’re looking for?
Customer:
The tropical beach vacation sounds great! Could you tell me more about the Maldives package, including the cost?
Receptionist:
Certainly! The Tropical Bliss package includes:
- Round-trip airfare.
- Accommodation in a 4-star beachfront resort.
- Daily breakfast and dinner.
- Guided snorkeling and kayaking activities.
- A sunset cruise.
The cost is $1,500 per person for adults and $1,200 per child under 12. Are there any specific dates you’re looking at?
Customer:
We’re thinking about the last week of March. Is that available?
Receptionist:
Let me check... Yes, we have availability for that week. Would you like to proceed with booking, or do you need time to discuss it with your family?
Customer:
I’d like to discuss it with my family first. Could you email me the details?
Receptionist:
Of course! Please provide your email address, and I’ll send you the full itinerary and package details right away.
Customer:
Thank you! My email is [your email address].
Receptionist:
Thank you! I’ve noted it down. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance. Have a great day!
USE GRAMMAR
I. Rewrite the story in the past tense.
The boy chases a cat. The cat climbs up the tree and purrs
from the branch of the tree. The cat jumps to another tree. The boy who is
chasing the cat notices a snake under the tree. He leaves his attempt to catch
the cat and he runs home screaming for help.
Answer :
The boy chased a cat. The cat climbed up the tree and purred from the branch of the tree. The cat jumped to another tree. The boy who was chasing the cat noticed a snake under the tree. He left his attempt to catch the cat and he ran home screaming for help.
J. Look at the picture and complete the following.
Nila told Miruthula that the hotel was famous for masala idly. Miruthula
said that the idly was soft and spongy . Nila exclaimed that it was
delicious too. She also said that they had added Kashmiri chilli. Miruthula
said that her sister also liked it very much.
K. Your friend is coming to your city/town to spend a week with you. He/She wants to visit some tourist places, and enjoy the special food items of the place. Prepare a two day itinerary for the visit.
CREATIVE WRITING
L. You are waiting to board a train in a railway station.
The train is delayed by an hour. Write a paragraph about the crowded scene in
the railway station based on your observation.
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vendors |
tea vendors |
shops |
families |
piles of luggage |
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porters |
trolley |
scroll board |
announcement |
ticket counter queue |
The railway station buzzed with life as I waited for my delayed train. Vendors roamed around, their calls blending with the constant chatter of the crowd. Tea vendors weaved through the sea of people, balancing steaming kettles and tiny cups. Shops selling snacks, magazines, and travel essentials were bustling with customers. Families huddled together on benches, their children playing near piles of luggage that seemed to mark their temporary territory. Porters, dressed in their signature red uniforms, darted around, effortlessly maneuvering trolleys piled high with bags. The scroll board displayed updates, its blinking text occasionally drawing anxious glances from travelers. Overhead, announcements crackled, offering apologies for delays and directing passengers to platforms. The ticket counter queue snaked along, a mix of tired faces and hopeful anticipation, adding to the vibrant chaos of the station.
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As the train was late
for an hour, I observed many
things in the railway station. Some
vendors like somosa vendors and tea
vendors were selling their things with loud voice. Some families with their children eat their breakfast in the
platform itself. There is was a long
queue standing in front of the ticket counter. There were some porters busy in
carrying their luggages. Some passengers were
dragging their trollies . I could see the numbers of the train in the
scroll board. At last there was an
announcement that the train is arriving
shortly.
