Rajasthan Board Class 7 English Chapter 5 Solution Outside the Classroom RBSE Class 7 English Solution for Chapter 5.
Activity – I
1.) With your teacher try to know
i.) What is the difference between:
a) a canteen and a cafeteria.
Answer:- Canteen is a place where we can get food and it is attached to school or college.
A cafeteria is a restaurant with a counter for self-service.
b) a restaurant and a hotel.
Answer:-
ii.) What is a motel?
Answer:- A hotel with a car parking facility is called a motel.
iii.) What does brunch mean? Can you guess?
Answer:- A light meal between breakfast and lunch is called brunch.
iv.) What is a buffet party?
Answer:- The diner serves himself from the counter arranged is called a buffet party.
v.) What does “subsidized rates” mean?
Answer:- Some financial help given by the government or by other organisations is called subsidized rate.
vi.) Is the word ‘tiffin’ Indian?
Answer:- Yes, the word ‘tiffin’is of Indian origin.
2.) Answer the following questions in 10-15 words
i.) Who are Kartik and Dashrath?
Answer:- Kartik is a student and Dashrath is the manager of the school canteen.
ii.) What were the timings of the canteen?
Answer:- The canteen timing is from eight in the morning to six in the evening.
iii.) What was served in the lunch?
Answer:- Rice, vegetable, sambhar, rasam and curds and some chapatis were served for lunch.
iv.) What were the subsidized rates for the lunch token ?
Answer:- Fourteen rupees for one lunch is the subsidized rates for the lunch token.
v.) How much does the curds per bowl cost?
Answer:- The curds cost rupees four per bowl.
Activity II
1.) Enrich your word power:
Match the words in column ‘A’ with those in column ‘B’
Answer:-
a.) dish :- i. food served as a meal or part of meal.
b.) supper :- k. small meal eaten just before one goes to bed
c.) soup :- c. liquid cooked food.
d.) dessert :- l. sweet dish
e.) set lunch :- f. lunch with a fixed menu.
f.) desert :- e. sandy piece of land.
g.) inn :- a. small pub or hotel.
h.) lodge :- j. a place to stay.
i.) cafe :- g. small restaurant.
j.) kiosk :- h. a small shop
k.) mess :- b. a room in which members of the armed forces eat together.
l.) dinner :- d. main meal of the day.
Activity III
Now, fill in the blanks given below choosing either-‘d rather /’d better:
I.) ……………. have coffee than tea.
Answer:- I’d rather have coffee than tea.
II.) ……… sit and chat with you.
Answer:- I’d rather sit and chat with you.
iii.) You …… give me your telephone number; someone may want to contact you.
Answer:- You’d better give me your telephone number; someone may want to contact you.
iv.) We………talk to him.
Answer:- We’d better talk to him.
2.) Frame questions based on the following statements : Example: –
I love eating mangoes. (what) What do you love to eat?
The question should begin with the help of the words given in the brackets:
i.) Ranu was taken to the hospital because she was suffering from fever. (Why)
Answer:- Why was Ranu taken to the hospital?
ii). I will go to Udaipur by train. (How)
Answer:- How will you go to Udaipur ?
iii.) The canteen owner gave me two packets of biscuits for ten rupees. (How many)
Answer:- How many packets of biscuits did the canteen owner give you for ten rupees?
iv.) Many tourists go to Jaipur to see the forts and palaces. (Where)
Answer:- Where do many tourists go to see the forts and palaces ?
v.) Aditi won a bravery award. (Who)
Answer:- Who won the bravery award?
Activity IV
You have joined class VII in a new school. You want to play for the school table tennis team. Develop a conversation with the PTI of your school narrating as to how you can be the most suitable selection for the team.
Answer:-
Me: Good morning, sir! I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to talk to you about joining the school’s table tennis team.
PTI: Good morning! Of course, I’d be happy to discuss that with you. We always welcome students interested in sports. Why do you think you’d be a suitable selection for the table tennis team?
Me: Well, I’ve been playing table tennis for several years now, even before coming to this school. I practice regularly, and it’s not just a hobby for me; I’m truly passionate about the sport. I believe I have developed good techniques and skills through my consistent practice.
PTI: That’s impressive! Having experience and dedication certainly makes a difference. Have you participated in any competitions or tournaments before?
Me: Yes, I have. In my previous school, I represented my house in the annual sports competition and won the table tennis event. I’ve also taken part in local tournaments and managed to secure a few victories there as well.
PTI: That’s great to hear! A track record of winning certainly speaks to your abilities. Apart from winning, what other qualities do you think you possess that would make you a valuable addition to the team?
Me: I believe I have good sportsmanship and teamwork skills. I’m always willing to support and encourage my teammates. I understand that a team’s success depends on how well we work together and complement each other’s strengths. Also, I’m open to constructive feedback and continuously strive to improve my game.
PTI: Excellent! Team spirit and a willingness to improve are crucial traits for any sports team member. We do value such qualities here. Do you have any specific goals for the table tennis team if you were to join?
Me: Absolutely! Firstly, I’d love to contribute my best to the team’s overall success in various inter-school competitions. I want to help the team secure victories and earn a good reputation for our school. Additionally, I hope to inspire other students to take an interest in table tennis and motivate them to join the team.
PTI: Your enthusiasm is commendable. It’s essential to have individuals who can inspire and lead by example. Let me assure you that the selection process is fair, and every interested student will get a chance to showcase their skills. We’ll be looking at not only individual performance but also how well you gel with the existing team members during the tryouts.
Me: That sounds fair, sir. I’m ready to give my best during the tryouts and work well with the team. I’m eager to learn from my teammates and the coach to enhance my game further.
PTI: That’s the spirit! I’m glad to see your determination. We’ll be announcing the tryout dates soon, so keep an eye out for that. In the meantime, keep practicing and staying in top form. I wish you the best of luck!
Me: Thank you, sir! I’ll make sure to prepare well and give it my all during the tryouts. I really appreciate your time and consideration. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to represent our school in table tennis!
PTI: You’re welcome, and I’m looking forward to seeing your skills in action during the tryouts. Keep up the hard work, and I’ll be rooting for you! If you have any further questions or need any guidance, don’t hesitate to ask. Good luck once again!
Me: Thank you, sir! I’ll certainly reach out if I need any help. Have a great day!
Activity V
Speculate; make inferences – what might have happened?
i.) The little child is crying; the milk bottle is empty.
Answer:- The mother might not yet have put milk in the bottle or the child might have needed more milk.
ii.) Mahesh went to the bank to deposit a cheque; when he got there, he discovered that his cheque was missing.
Answer:- Mahesh might have forgotten to put the cheque into his pocket or he might have dropped it on the way.
iii.) Your brother’s bicycle was stolen last week when he left it in front of the canteen.
Answer:- Some student might have stolen it or some worker of the canteen might have done so.
Activity VI
Your friend’s parents are very rich. One dark night while cycling you saw some men kidnapped your friend and took him away in a white Maruti car. What will you do?
Taking a decision:
Will you
- chase the car on your bicycle?
- ring up the police?
- inform your friend’s parents?
- just do nothing.
- any other option?
Answer:- When I see my friend being kidnapped and taken away in a white Maruti car, I will note the number of the car. I will pedal to the nearest police post. I will inform the police and his parents about kindnapping.