Chapter 6 Who am I
WORKING WITH THE TEXT
A. Answer the following questions.
[Q] Peter’s favourite day of the week is Sunday because……
Peter’s favorite day is the second Sunday of every month because his whole family always goes to the cinema hall to see a film.
[Q] Nasir wants to learn ………………
Nasir wants to learn how to preserve seeds so that they can be reused instead of having to buy new seeds every year.
[Q] Dolma believes that she can make a good Prime Minister because ….
Dolma believes she can be a good Prime Minister because of her responsibility towards classmates, her teacher’s trust, and her desire for positive changes. She aims to improve infrastructure, healthcare, education, and scientific advancements in India, aspiring to contribute to her country’s betterment.
B. Write True or False against each of the following statements.
1. Peter is an only child. [False]
2. When Serbjit gets angry he shouts at people. [False]
3. Nasir lives in the city. [False ]
4. Radha’s mother enjoys doing things with her. []
WORKING WITH THE TEXT
Fill in the blanks to name the different kinds of intelligence. One has been done for you.
When I enjoy listening to people and solving their problems I use my interpersonal intelligence.
(i) When I enjoy dancing or physical activity, I use my ………. intelligence. [interpersonal]
(ii) When I enjoy looking at maps and examining pictures I use
my ………….. intelligence. [spatial]
(iii) When I enjoy working with numbers and solving maths problems I use my ……….. intelligence. [logical and mathematical]
(iv) When I enjoy telling a story or arguing, I use my ……………. intelligence. [linguistic ]
WORKING WITH LANGUAGE
Match the job on the left with its description on the right.
| Navigator | Finds and monitors the route to get to a place, or the direction of travel. |
| Architect | Plans the design of a building,programmer town, or city. |
| Politician | Works in politics, usually by standing for election. |
| Engineer | Designs and builds things like roads, bridges, or engines. |
| Computer | Designs the system by which a computer runs or gives information. |
| Athlete | Works in sports or activities such as running, jumping,etc. |
| Disc jockey | Controls and puts together a programme of music. |
| Composer | Makes up notes to create music. |
| Counsellor | Advises people what to do about jobs, personal problems, etc. |
| Journalist | Reports on recent news for newspaper, radio, or TV. |
Chapter 6 Who am I extra question answers
Q: What is Radha’s favorite activity?
A: Radha’s favorite activity is climbing trees.
Q: Where is the mango tree that Radha loves to climb located?
A: The mango tree is just outside Radha’s house.
Q: How does Radha feel when she is high up in the tree?
A: When Radha is high up in the tree, she feels like she can rule the whole world.
Q: Who climbed up the mango tree with Radha one afternoon?
A: Radha’s mother climbed up the mango tree with her one afternoon.
Q: What did Radha and her mother do while sitting in the tree?
A: Radha and her mother sat in the tree, talking and eating raw mangoes.
Q: What does Nasir want to become when he grows up?
A: Nasir wants to become a seed collector.
Q: What type of fields do they have in Nasir’s village?
A: They have cotton fields in Nasir’s village.
Q: Why does Nasir’s father spend a lot of money every year?
A: Nasir’s father spends a lot of money on buying new seeds to grow their cotton plants.
Q: What did Nasir’s grandfather tell him about collecting seeds in the past?
A: Nasir’s grandfather told him that in the past, he could collect the seeds from his own plants and use them to grow new plants the following year.
Q: Why can’t they use the same method of collecting and reusing seeds today?
A: Nasir wants to find out why they can’t collect and reuse seeds like his grandfather did, and why they have to spend money on new seeds every year.
Q: What does Nasir want to learn regarding seeds?
A: Nasir wants to learn how to preserve seeds so that they can be reused, thus avoiding the need to spend money on new seeds every year.
Q: What would Rohit do if he had a huge amount of money?
A: If Rohit had a huge amount of money, he would travel extensively.
Q: Which mountains does Rohit want to see?
A: Rohit wants to see the mountains of New Zealand because they appeared beautiful in a magazine picture.
Q: Where does Rohit want to sail down a river on a raft?
A: Rohit wants to sail down the Amazon River in South America on a raft.
Q: Where does Rohit want to live and dive to see coral?
A: Rohit wants to live on the beaches of Lakshadweep and dive to see coral.
Q: What are some famous places Rohit mentions that he should visit?
A: Rohit mentions that he should visit the Konark temple in Orissa, the old city in Beijing, China, and the Pyramids in Egypt.
Q: What does Rohit enjoy more, nature or old buildings?
A: Rohit enjoys seeing nature more than old buildings.
Q: What makes Serbjit very angry?
A: Serbjit becomes very angry when people don’t believe him when he is telling the truth.
Q: Can you provide some examples of situations where Serbjit feels others don’t believe him?
A: Examples include when Serbjit tells his teacher that he couldn’t do his homework because Ravi borrowed his book and forgot to return it, when he tells his parents that his little brother started the fight instead of him, or when he tells his teacher that he did study for the test despite receiving bad marks.
Q: How does Serbjit feel when people look at him as if he is lying?
A: When people look at Serbjit as if they think he is lying, it angers him. The expressions on their faces frustrate him.
Q: How does Serbjit handle his anger in such situations?
A: Serbjit tries to control his anger by looking down at his shoes and counting to ten, in order to prevent himself from showing that he is angry.
Q: What does Dolma aspire to become when she grows up?
A: Dolma aspires to become the Prime Minister of India.
Q: How do people usually react when Dolma expresses her ambition?
A: People often laugh when Dolma says she wants to become the Prime Minister, but she remains confident in her goal.
Q: How do Dolma’s classmates perceive her?
A: Dolma’s classmates often seek her advice when they have problems, indicating that they trust her judgment.
Q: How does Dolma’s teacher view her?
A: Dolma’s teacher trusts her and relies on her to take on responsibilities in school.
Q: What positive changes does Dolma want to bring as Prime Minister?
A: Dolma wants to improve various aspects of society, such as having good hospitals, roads, and schools. She also aims to foster a strong scientific community in India, with the goal of discovering cures for diseases and even sending a spaceship to Mars.
Q: What is Dolma’s motivation behind her aspirations?
A: Dolma’s motivation is to make things better for everyone, emphasizing the importance of social welfare and advancements in various fields for the benefit of society.
Q: Which day is Peter’s favorite?
A: Peter’s favorite day is the second Sunday of every month.
Q: What does Peter’s family do on the second Sunday of every month?
A: On the second Sunday of every month, Peter’s whole family goes to the cinema hall to see a film.
Q: Who accompanies Peter to the cinema?
A: Peter’s grandmother, parents, and two brothers accompany him to the cinema.
Q: How do they reach the cinema hall?
A: They take the bus to reach the cinema hall.
Q: What does Peter’s father do during the interval at the cinema?
A: During the interval, Peter’s father buys them peanuts to enjoy.
Q: What does Peter enjoy doing in the cinema hall?
A: Peter loves to sit in the darkness of the hall, eating peanuts, and watching the film.
Q: What do they do after watching the film?
A: After watching the film, they always stop to eat ice cream.
Q: How does Peter feel about his family and their outings?
A: Peter and his family are in a good mood during their outings, and they all feel fortunate to be such a happy family.
