ENGLISH WORKSHOP
1. Tick the correct alternative.
(i) The poet says that success is –
✅ (c) to laugh often and much
(ii) The poet wants us to –
✅ (d) earn the appreciation of honest critics
(iii) The poet wants us to appreciate –
✅ (c) beauty
(iv) The poet wants us to leave the world a bit –
✅ (b) better
2. Compare this poem with ‘Walk a little slower…’ and fill in the chart.
Feature | Walk a little slower | What is Success? |
---|---|---|
Rhyming words | Yes | No |
Steady rhythm | Yes | No |
Equal length of lines | Yes | No |
Stanzas with equal lines | Yes | No |
✔ The poem What is Success? is an example of free verse.
3. Based on the poet’s idea of true success, think of four people in your surroundings – your family, neighbours, friends, teachers, classmates, etc. who have achieved true success. Write in short what makes them successful.
- My mother – She takes care of the family and helps others in need.
- My teacher – She teaches students with dedication and kindness.
- My neighbor – He helps poor people by giving them food and clothes.
- My friend – He works hard in studies and helps classmates understand lessons.
4. List all the ‘to infinitive’ verb forms used in the poem.
- To laugh
- To win
- To earn
- To endure
- To appreciate
- To find
- To leave
- To know
5. In your opinion what things will help to make the world a better place? Discuss with your friends and write down at least three of the things.
- Be kind and help others – Help poor and needy people.
- Protect nature – Plant trees and avoid pollution.
- Spread love and peace – Respect everyone and avoid fights.
6. Think of different types of people who have to face great difficulties. Write what you can do to help at least one of them.
- Old people – Spend time with them and help in daily tasks.
- Poor children – Give them books, food, and clothes.
- Disabled people – Support them and treat them with respect.
7. Prepare a set of questions to interview –
(a) A famous author
- What inspired you to become a writer?
- How do you get ideas for your stories?
- What is your favorite book that you wrote?
- What advice would you give to young writers?
- What are the challenges of being an author?
(b) A well-known social worker
- Why did you choose to become a social worker?
- What problems do you solve in society?
- How do you help poor and needy people?
- What is the biggest challenge in your work?
- How can young people help society?
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