We are Not Afraid to Die If We Can All Be Together-NCERT Solutions,Class-11th,
Exercises
UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT
1. List the steps taken by the captain . कैप्तान के द्वारा उठाए गए कदमों की सूची बनाओ
( i ) to protect the ship when rough weather began . जहाज को बचाने के लिए जब खराब मौसम शुरू हुआ ।
Ans . ( a ) He dropped the storm jib - a kind of sail to slow the boat down . ( b ) He lashed heavy mooring rope in the stern . ( c ) He double lashed everything . (d ) He went through life - raft drill . ( e ) Attached lifelines . (f)Wore oilskins and life jacket and waited .
( ii ) to check the flooding of the water in the ship . जहाज में पानी घुसने से रोकने के लिए ।
Ans . ( a ) He stretched the canvas and secured the waterproof hatch cover across the gaping holes .
( b ) Water was pumped out with hand pumps .
( c ) An extra electricity pump was connected to an out pipe .
2.Describe the mental condition of the voyagers on Jan 4 and 5. 4 और 5 जनवरी को यात्रियों की मानसिक स्थिति का वर्णन करो ।
Ans . On Jan 4 , the water was coming into the boat and they had to pump it out at the same speed . They ate their first meal after two days . They felt some relief . But it was short lived because the sea was getting higher . On January 5 , they were again in the desperate condition . Children were full of fear . It seemed to them that they were going to die . But the author was optimistic . He told the children that they could make it . They said that they were not afraid to die if they were together . They did not lose hope and continued to fight the sea .
3. Describe the shifts in the narration of the events as indicated in the three sections of the text . जिस तरह से कहानी के तीन भागों में संकेत दिया गया है , घटनाओं के वर्णन में बदलाव का वर्णन करो ।
Ans . In the first section , we find a feeling of adventure . The narrator begins his sea voyage with enthusiasm along with his family . The first part of 105,000 kilometre journey passed pleasantly . In the second section , they faced the roughest sea . The weather was deteriorating fast . Their ship was damaged . Water was coming in . But all were fighting the rough sea . We find a feeling of optimism in the narration they were struggling for life . In the last section hope returned again . They landed on an island . They were cheerful once again .
TALKING ABOUT THE TEXT
DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WITH YOUR PARTNER-
1. What did you notice about the difference between the way in which the adults and the children reacted when faced with danger ? आपने बड़ों और बच्चों की प्रतिक्रियाओं में क्या अन्तर देखा जब उनका आमना - सामना खतरे से हुआ ? ?
Ans . Both adults and children behaved almost in the same manner when they faced danger . Adult members of the ship did not lose hope . They fought the sea for their survival . They did all their possible efforts to save themselves . Finally they succeeded . The children were not afraid . They thought that they were going to die . Jon said that they were not afraid of dying if they could all be together . The children got injuries but did not mention them to their parents .
2. How does the story suggest that optimism helps to “ endure the direst stress " ? कहानी कैसे सुझाती है कि आशावादिता " खतरनाक से खतरनाक तनाव को सहन करने " में सहायता करती है ?
Ans . The story is about an adventure undertaken by a man and his family . The narrator , his wife and two children Jon and sue set out on a sea - voyage . During the journey they faced rough sea . Water flooded their ship . It got damaged . But they did not lose hope . They started to pump out the water with hand pumps and electric pump . Even children showed courage . They did not even mention their injuries to their parents . They all were optimistic . The result of their optimism was that they succeeded to land safely . Their struggle for survival won at last . Thus the story suggests that optimism helps to " endure the direst stress .
3. What lessons do we learn from such hazardous experiences when we are face to face with death ? इस प्रकार के खतरनाक अनुभवों के द्वारा हम क्या सबक सीखते हैं जब हमारा आमना - सामना मौत से होता है ?
Ans . We learn a lot when we are face to face with death . It is said that human nature is best seen in a difficult time . We should be united and should not lose hope in the time of distress . We learn that when death is before us , we realise that there is a thin boundary between life and death . These experiences show that we can delude even death if we are optimistic . The story narrates such an experience . The narrator and his family faced danger . Death was before them . But all fought together and won at last .
4. Why do you think people undertake such adventurous expeditions in spite of the risks involved ? आपके विचार से लोग इस प्रकार के साहसिक कामों को हाथ में लेते हैं बावजूद इसके कि इनमें खतरे शामिल होते हैं ?
Ans . Man is adventure loving by nature . People climb on mountain peaks , undertake voyage around the world by sea and explore the dangerous forests . Mystery always attracts people . They want to explore the things which pose a challenge before them . Risks always thrill man . He gets a feeling of victory after he comes out of danger safely . So , they undertake such adventurous expeditions inspite of the risks involved ...
THINKING ABOUT LANGUAGE
1.We have come across words like' gale ' and ' storm ' in the account . Here are some more words for storms : typhoon , cyclone . How many words does your language have for storms ?
Ans . Our language has many words for storm such as hurricane , tempest , gust , tornado etc. 1 .
2. Here are the names of different kinds of vessels that are used to travel on water : yacht , boat , canoe , ship , steamer , schooner . Think of similar words in your language .
Ans . I think the following similar terms in our language are : Ferry , Vessel , Crusier , Launch , etc.
3 . Catamaran is a kind of a boat . Do you know which Indian language this word is derived from ? Check the dictionary .
Ans . The word ' Catamaran ' is derived from Tamil language . The meaning of this word is " tied wood ' .
4. Have you heard any boat men's songs . What kind of emotions do these songs usually express ?
Ans . Yes , I have heard some boat men's songs . These songs usually express the emotions of compassion , sympathy , devotion and love .
WORKING WITH WORDS
1. The following words used in the text as ship terminology are also commonly used in another sense . In what contexts would you use the other meaning ?
knot, stern, boome, hatch, anchor
Ans .
knot= a joint made by tying together two pieces or ends of rope .
Tie the two ropes together with a knot .
stern = Strict
Her voice was stern .
boom= a loud deep sound.
I could hear the distant boom of the guns .
hatch= to come out of an egg .
Ten chicks hatched this morning .
anchor = A person or thing that gives a feeling of safety . He is the anchor of his family .
2. The following three compound words end in -ship . What does each of them mean ?
airship flagship lightship
Ans .
airship = a large aircraft without wings . flagship = the main ship in a fleet in the navy . lightship = a small ship that stays at a particular place at sea and that has a powerful light on it to guide other ships .
3. The following are the meanings listed in the dictionary against the phrase ' take on ' . Locate the meaning in which it is used in the third paragraph of the account :
take on sth : to begin to have a particular quality or appearance , to assume sth .
take sb on : to employ sb ; to engage sb . to accept sb as one's opponent in a game , contest or conflict .
take sb / sth on : to decide to do sth ( of eg a bus , plane or ship ) to allow sth / sb to enter ; to take sth / sb on board .
Ans .take on: to employ somebody ; to engage somebody .
Paragraph : " We took on two crewmen "
THINGS TO DO
1. Label the parts of a yacht with the help of the words given in the box .
bow, cabin, rudder, cockpit stern, boom, mainsail, mast
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