Question Bank: Reader 7. Unit 7 – Everest Reactions. 1. What was Thambi's
habit? Answer: It was Thambi's habit to go out and come back now and then with
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Question Bank: Reader 7
Unit 7 – Everest Reactions
1. What was Thambi’s habit? Answer: It was Thambi’s habit to go out and come back now and then with different types of news and reports on cricket scores, flying saucers, traffic accidents, etc, for the members of his household. 2. What was the news that Thambi brought that day? Answer: Thambi brought the news that the Everest has been conquered. 3. What did Thambi normally do when he gave such news? Answer: Thambi would normally run away after arousing the interest of the old people, leaving them engaged in conversation. 4. Describe the immediate reaction of the people on hearing the news. Answer: Thambi was caught by the ear and was rebuked for having gone to the neighbour’s house without studying. It was difficult for them to believe the news. 5. Why did Thambi go to the neighbour’s house? Answer: Thambi went to the neighbour’s house to listen to the radio. 6. Why was the news taken with a sort of gloomy resignation? Answer: The people felt that this news should have arrived in a spectacular manner and with a fanfare of trumpets for which they have been waiting for over a century. They were disappointed that it came through Thambi. 7. Why does astrology feature in the conversation? Answer: One member of the group said that from an astrologer’s point of view, the secret of success lies in getting hold of the horoscope of the persons concerned and fixing the time according to it. If it is done accurately, it would solve most of the problems of any venture. 8. What was the comment of the person with the business temperament? Answer: The person with the business temperament commented that people would quarry the ice from Everest and as a result refrigeration and air- conditioning industries may have to be shut down and people would have to find alternate employment 9. How was the discussion on Everest stopped? Answer: Thambi stormed into the room once again and said that his friend’s father had bagged five tigers simultaneously when he had gone hunting.
Revision/Challenge Question 11. Write a paragraph describing how people have access to different and quick ways of getting information today. Answer: Free response. Guidelines: Students could elaborate on the use of: - Newspapers, television channels, internet, mobile phones, etc.
