Andhra Pradesh Board Class 7 English A Trip to Andaman Question and Answers
Andhra Pradesh SCERT 7th Class English Solutions Unit 5 Chapter 5A A Trip to Andaman Question and answers. Students who are searching for Andhra Pradesh Class 7 English Chapter 5A can find here Solution of this chapter.
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Andhra Pradesh (AP Board) |
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7th |
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English |
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5 (5A) |
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Unit 5
Chapter 5A – A Trip to Andaman
Look at the picture and answer the following questions:
1.) What do you see in the picture?
Ans: We notice numerous individuals having fun on the beach.
2.) Have you ever been to a sea beach? If yes, which beach did you go to?
Ans: Yes, I have been to Juhu Beach, Mumbai.
3.) What do you guess this lesson is going to talk about?
Ans: I’m guessing it’ll be about some islands on Andaman.
4.) What does the word Andaman bring to your mind?Share your thoughts with your classmates.
Ans: This piques my interest in learning something about Andaman. The Andaman Sea lies to the east and the Bay of Bengal to the west.
I.) Answer the following questions:
1.) Based on your reading of the passage, list the tourist attractions of Andaman Island.Which one of them has fascinated you the most? Why?
Ans: Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park fascinated me the most because I could watch coral reefs, fishes of different colours and sea turtles through glass-bottomed boats.
*2.) Would you like to go to Andaman during holidays? Give reasons for your answer.
Ans: Yes, I would love to visit Andaman over the vacations since after reading the section on ‘A Trip to Andaman’ and being intrigued mostly by sites seen by the author, I feel compelled to explore the famous locations of Andaman Island.
*3.) Which means of transport is, in your opinion, more enjoyable for visiting a placelike Andaman? Give reasons for your answer.
Ans: Generally through ship, but occasionally by ferry. Since we will feel secure and content on a large ship as well as being able to acquire whatever we desire. In addition, we can see dolphins swimming alongside the ship.
*4.) The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been called a miniature India. Do youagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer.
Ans: This is a viewpoint I agree completely. This is because every one of the islands is extremely small. Just 37 of the 600 islands were populated. Those islands, like India, are inhabited by individuals of many languages, religions, and beliefs. Despite this, they live peacefully together. They are smaller versions of India. As a result, they are referred to as tiny India.
5.) What does ‘’I’’ refer to in the passage?
Ans: T stands for the author.
6.) The writer saw many interesting things on the ship. But which one surprised himthe most? Why?
Ans: Here on ship, the author noticed a lot of intriguing stuff. One of most intriguing thing that astonished him was that a few individuals were having their hair cut in a saloon. It was interesting since he thought this was uncommon to see onboard the ship.
7.) How did the tourists enjoy on the beach?
Ans: Several international visitors enjoyed sunbathing and were having fun on the beach. The tourists liked swimming in the sea and cruising elephants. Some swimmers had went ‘Scuba diving’ at Elephant Beach.
8.) Who guided the family on the Islands?
Ans: There wasn’t any special guide hired. Despite their lack of understanding of the islands, the writer’s father remained in charge of his family throughout their visit.
9.) Why do you think the Scuba divers need air cylinders?
Ans: Scuba divers use air cylinders because usually when they travel to the bottom of the sea they need oxygen to breathe. Furthermore, they spend a long period underwater.
*10.) Have you ever visited any tourist place? Share your experience.
Ans: I went to Ooty, a hill station in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, during my summer vacation. The mild climate, the sight of India’s Western Ghats, and the quiet environment make it an ideal tourist destination for both families and groups of friends. When I went there, I loved its tea plantations, beautiful gardens, British-era bungalows, and spicy cuisine. It was generally congested during the summer holidays since many family spent a week or two there.
II.) Tick the correct answer
1.) How did the author feel, when the windows and doors of their cabin were closed.
A.) The author felt the ship sinking. ( )
B.) The author felt uncomfortable. ( )
C.) The author did not feel the movement of the ship. ( )
D.) The author felt the fast movement of the ship. ( )
Ans: C
2.) The most favourable time to visit Andaman is the…. . . . . . .. . .
A.) winter. ( )
B.) spring. ( )
C.) summer. ( )
D.) monsoon. ( )
Ans: C
3.) Why did the family go to Andaman?
A.) to learn about the aborigines ( )
B.) to watch how foreigners enjoy themselves ( )
C.) to explore a tourist spot ( )
D.) to view only the sea beaches. ( )
Ans: C
VOCABULARY
I.) Find the antonyms of the following words from the text and write them in your notebooks. Also, write one sentence each for the word and its antonym.
Answers:
1.) impossible – possible
2.) suddenly – gradually
3.) ugly – beautiful
4.) bright – dim
5.) tasteless – tasty
6.) dim – bright
7.) above – below
8.) hostile – friendly
9.) cloudy – clear
10.) notorious – famous
II.) Read the following sentences and notice how the word ‘wave’ has been used differently:
Fill in the blanks with appropriate forms of the words given in the brackets. They can be used both as nouns and verbs.
1.) The volleyball team of our school _______ four matches. The fourth day ________was excellent. (play)
2.) Latha is ________ a lot of problems. I am sorry to see tears on her lovely _______.(face)
3.) My grand-daughter said, “Grandpa, you look very sweet when I see a____on your face.”On hearing this Grandpa _____at once. (smile)
4.) Suresh __________ that he would pass the examination. But his…. disappeared whenhe saw the question paper. (hope)
5.) When I answered a question correctly, the English teacher _______ me on my backand said, “Well done, Smarty.” Her _______ made me feel very happy and proud. (pat)
Answer:
1.) played (verb), play (noun)
2.) facing (verb), face (noun)
3.) smile (noun), smiled (verb)
4.) hoped (verb), hope (noun)
5.) patted (verb), pat (noun)
GRAMMAR
I.) Fill in the blanks with appropriate forms of the verbs given in the brackets.
1.) They ________ with each other when the police______. ( fight, arrive)
2.) When Rajesh _______, he _______down and______ his leg. ( run, fall, injure)
3.) While he ______ it_______ to rain. ( play, begin)
4.) The children_________a film when the lights ________ off. (watch, go off)
5.) My mother was _______ when the guests __________. (still cook, arrive)
6.) The teacher _________ when the principal ________ the room. ( teach, enter)
7.) Father was _________ the T.V. when the telephone bell ______. (watch, ring)
8.) We ________ready for our journey when the power _____________ off. (get, go)
Answer:
1.) were fighting; arrived
2.) was running, fell, injured
3.) was playing; began
4.) were watching; went
5.) still cooking; arrived
6.) was teaching; entered
7.) watching; rang
8.) were getting; went
*II.) Narrate what your family members were doing yesterday when you reached home after school.
Answer: When I returned home from yesterday, I saw my mother cooking the lunch, my dad was talking to somebody about the FIFA world cup over the phone call, and my sister was busy completing her homework.
WRITING
Arrange the following sentences in proper sequence using appropriate connectors and replacing ‘we’ with ‘they’. You can add some more information you may have liked in the passage.
1.) We visited a beach called Elephant beach.
2.) We reached Port Blair.
3.) We travelled by a ferry from Port Blair to a place called Havelock island.
4.) In the evening we boarded’a ship for Port Blair.
5.) We visited Radha nagar beach.
6.) After a while, we reached an exciting place, the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park.
7.) We had been longing to make a trip to Andaman.
8.) We visited a famous national monument, the Cellular jail.
Answer:
Ram and my uncle had been longing to make a trip to Andaman. Later that evening they decided to go to the Andaman via Port Blair. They had been longing to make a trip to Andaman.In the evening they boarded a ship for Port Blair and reached Port Blair. We had been longing to make a trip to Andaman.They visited a famous national monument, the Cellular jail. After a while, they reached an exciting place, the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. They travelled by a ferry from Port Blair to a place called Havelock island. After a while, they visited a beach called Elephant beach and enjoyed their stay.
II.) Describing a place
One of your friends wishes to visit the place you have visited recently. Write a letter to your friend describing the details mentioned above to help him make his/her trip successful.
Answer:
P-67 Shanti Colony,
Garfa station road,
Kolkata 700726.
20 December, 2022
Dear Suzzane,
Its been a long time since I wrote you a letter. Today, I am writing this letter to tell you about my experience to the Marine Drive in Mumbai.
I know that you always had a dream about exploring the Marine Drive. A few days ago my dad took me to Mumbai for the holidays. It’s a subtle location where people usually go around to chill and watch the beautiful sunset. Marine Drive, commonly known as the Queen’s Necklace, serves as one of Mumbai’s most famous monuments. This arc-shaped bay-side avenue in Southern Mumbai facing the Arabian Sea is undoubtedly the ideal place to observe spectacular sunsets and take relaxed excursions. We also visited the Arc Deco building which surrounds the place and ate vada pavwhile gazing the beautiful sunset.
I hope someday we can visit the place together and make our memories. Till then, take care of yourself and your family. Please write me a letter to share your daily life and amuse me with what’s happening in your life.
Yours lovingly,
Aryaman
STUDY SKILLS
This table shows the climate of Port Blair.
* Write briefly in your own words the best and the most uncomfortable time to visit Port Blair. Give reasons.
Answer:
The season of April is the most favourable period to visit Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The hottest temperature in April is 30°C, while the lowest temperature is 26°C. The precipitation is 69 and w ithin that month, the weather is neither humid nor freezing.
The period of September is typically the most inconvenient as it is extremely cool. The precipitation is 463, which is rather high than normal. The sunlight is not as brilliant at that time. The highest temperature is 27°C, while the lowest is 25°C. People feel uneasy at that point.
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
I.) Your teacher will read the story ‘Gulliver in Lilliput’. Listen carefully andanswer the following questions:
1.) Why did Gulliver go to Lilliput?
Ans: There had been a severe storm, and Gulliver’s ship collided with a rock, breaking in and out of halves. That was late in the evening. As a result, Gulliver swam onward and arrived at Lilliput.
2.) Why did the little people shoot arrows at Gulliver?
Ans: Gulliver resembled a gigantic living entity. They were afraid somebody had intended to hurt them. Therefore they fired arrows at him.
3.) What do you think is the size of the Lilliputian’s house?
Ans: Gulliver couldn’t live in the home because it was simply too small.
4.) How many Lilliputians can you carry in your bag?
Ans: In my bag, I could fit at least a hundred Lilliputians.
*5.) Would you like to live among such strange people?
Ans: No, I don’t think I could live among such strange people.
6.) Pigmies are also very small people. Find out who is smaller? A Pygmy or a Lilliputian?
Ans: A Lilliputian is smaller than the Pigmies.
7.) Why did the king like Gulliver?
Ans: Because of the fact that Gulliver, being an enormous giant had not harmed any of his men.
II.) Work in pairs.
Ask and answer the following questions:
*1.) If you were the king, how would you use Gulliver?
Ans: If I was the King, I would have saved Gulliver and made him of the head guards.
*2.) If you lived in Lilliput, what problems would you face?
Ans: I could not really stroll in the roads if I lived in Lilliput. I could not even stay in a house and I wouldn’t have enough food.
*3.) In stories, we often come across very small people like elves and dwarfs. How are they different from Lilliputians?
Ans: Elves and dwarfs seemed to be substantially larger than Lilliputians.
*III.) Here is a list of places of South India Tourism. Tell your group about the city you would like to visit and why. What is special about the city? What should visitors do there?
Answer: Hyderabad is well-known as a high-tech metropolis that is also a multicultural melting pot. People from all across India have moved to this city for job opportunities and education. Hyderabad is well-known for its jewels, biryani, heritage landmarks, and the Ramoji Film City. The history and the culture of Hyderabad would have been the reasons to drew me in.