Listening and Speaking

Your teacher will read the story "Glenn Cunningham." Listen carefully and answer the questions given below.


1. What was Glenn's ambition?

2. Why was he burnt?

3. What did he shout?

4. How long was Glenn in bed?

5. What was Glenn's achievement?

6. What qualities of Glenn do you like? Do you have them in you? Speak about them.

7. Which qualities would you like to develop? How can you develop them?

Example of some qualities are: Compassion, Competitiveness, Empathy, Courage, Affection, Friendliness, Honesty and so on. All qualities are present in all of us though some are better developed than others. All qualities are equally valuable. They help us solve problems.

Oral Activity

I. Tess wanted to buy a medicine for her brother, Andrew. But she didn't know the way to reach the medical store. She approached the traffic policeman for help. Now read the following conversation between Tess and the Traffic Po- liceman:

Tess:Excuse me, Sir. I want to buy some medicines. Could you please tell me the way to a medical store nearby?

Traffic Policeman: Sure, go straight up to the Municipal Office. Then turn left, and walk straight. You'll find a medical store there.

Tess: How far is it from here?

Traffic Policeman: Not very far. It's just one kilometre away from here.

Tess: Can I catch a city bus to reach there?

Traffic Policeman : Oh, yes. Take the bus 17M. It'll take you there.

Tess: Thank you very much.

Traffic Police: You're welcome.

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