As head of the state of Madinah, he judged all the cases on merit with justice and equity.

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1 UNIT NO 1 HAZRAT MUHAMMAD (ﷺ) AN EMBODIMENT OF JUSTICE How did the Holy Prophet (ﷺ) resolve the issue? The Holy Prophet (ﷺ) put the Black Stone on a white sheet. He asked the chiefs of all the tribes to hold the corners of the sheet. Then He (ﷺ) himself set the Black Stone. How did Quresh think that the Holy Prophet (ﷺ) would favour them? They sent Usama bin Zaid (R.A) to the Holy Prophet (ﷺ) thinking that he would never refuse him due to his love for Hazrat Usama Bin Zaid (R.A).?(ﷺ) Why did non-muslims trust the Holy Prophet The non-muslims trusted the Holy Prophet (ﷺ) because he (ﷺ) decided their cases according to their own religion's laws. What advice did the Holy Prophet (ﷺ) give to Hazrat Ali (R.A.)? The Holy Prophet (ﷺ) advised Hazrat Ali(R.A), When two men come to you for judgment, never decide in favour of one without hearing the argument of other: It is then most likely that you will know the truth. What does the word proclaimed mean? The word proclaimed means announced. 1) How can people achieve perfection in the moral, spiritual and social areas of life? People can achieve perfection in the moral, spiritual and social aspects of life by following the noble ideals.(ﷺ) set by the Holy Prophet 2) How did the Holy Prophet (ﷺ) set the high and noble ideals for all mankind? The Holy Prophet (ﷺ) set the high and noble ideals for all mankind through his practical examples. 3) How were the people of Makkah convinced of the Holy Prophet's (ﷺ) justice even before his prophethood? The people of Makkah were convinced of the Holy Prophet's (ﷺ) justice because he used to resolve the issue with justice even before his prophethood. They were convinced when he resolved the issue of setting Black Stone. 4) What standards of justice did the Holy Prophet (ﷺ) practice as the head of the state of Madinah? As head of the state of Madinah, he judged all the cases on merit with justice and equity.?(ﷺ) 5) What made non-muslims bring their suits to the Holy Prophet The non-muslims brought their suits to the Holy Prophet (ﷺ) because he judged their cases according to their own religion's laws.?(ﷺ) 6) How does the Quran describe the personality of the Holy Prophet The Holy Quran describes the personality of the Holy Prophet (ﷺ) as: We have indeed in the life of the messenger of God, a good example (of conduct) for anyone whose hope is in God and the final day. Page 1

2 UNIT NO 2 CHINESE NEW YEAR Why is Chinese New Year never on the same day each year? The Chinese follow lunar calendar. The moon has shorter cycle than the sun. That's why the Chinese New Year is never on the same day. What is Chinese belief about cleaning the houses before New Year day? The Chinese believe that by cleaning their houses, they can clean off the bad luck of the last year. Why does this dinner consist of eight or nine dishes? In Chinese language, the word "eight" means "prosperity and nine means long lasting That s why they make eight or nine dishes in dinner. Is Chinese belief about people having character traits of animals a fact or an opinion? The Chinese belief about people having character traits of animals is just an opinion. 1) When does Chinese New Year start? Chinese New Year starts between January 21 st and February 20 th. 2) Why do Chinese families do thorough cleaning of their houses before New Year's Day? The Chinese families do thorough cleaning of their houses before the New Year's Day to clear out the bad luck of the last year. All the cleaning is done before the New Year s Day so that there is no chance of accidently throwing out the good fortune of the New Year. 3) Which colour is not allowed and which colour is encouraged on Chinese New Year? Why? Wearing black colour is not allowed due to its association with death. Wearing red colour is encouraged as the colour is associated with warding off the spirits. 4) What do decorations on doors and windows symbolize? The decoration on doors and windows symbolize luck and happiness. 5) What is the significance of New Year's Eve dinner? In the New Year's Eve dinner, eight or nine dishes are made because in the Chinese language the word "eight" means "prosperity" and "nine" means "long-lasting". New Year s Eve dinner helps Chinese families to sit together. 6) What do the little red envelopes filled with money symbolize? The little red envelops filled with money symbolize wealth and prosperity for the coming year. 7) What is the importance of Chinese New Year for the Chinese family? Chinese New Year is a time when the family members come together and give thanks for the previous year and strengthen themselves for the coming year. UNIT NO 3 TRY AGAIN What does the word "persevere" mean? The word "persevere" means "to carry on the struggle". "If we strive, there is no disgrace" Explain this sentence. This sentence means that we should not feel insulted if we have to struggle to achieve our goal. Why is the poet repeating the sentence "Try Again"? The poet is repeating the sentence "Try Again" to give importance to the fact that we should keep on trying to get success. 1) What is the lesson taught in the first stanza? We learn the lesson of determination. If we do not succeed, we should not lose heart instead move forward. 2) What can we learn from failure? We can learn a lesson of restarting our struggle towards success. 3) How failure not a disgrace? Failure is not a disgrace because it gives us a new direction to think and motivates us to try again. Page 2

3 4) How many times should we try and why? We should try again and again to get success in our goal. 5) What should we do if we find our task hard? If we find our task hard, we should think that if other people can do this, why not we can do so with our efforts. UNIT NO 4 FIRST AID What is the importance of knowledge of "First Aid" in crises management? The knowledge of "First Aid" is very important in crises management. In case of emergency, any common man can help the victim through simple medical techniques. 1) You should not keep checking if the bleeding has stopped? Why? We should not keep checking if the bleeding has stopped because this may damage the clot that has been forming and cause bleeding to resume. 2) Why is it necessary to keep away soap from the wound? It is necessary to keep away soap from the wound because it can irritate the wound. 3) How is an antibiotic cream or ointment good in healing the wound? An antibiotic cream or ointment is good in healing the wound because it keeps the surface moist. It can help body's natural healing process work fast. 4) What should you do if you are allergic to adhesive material used in most bandages? If you are allergic to adhesive material, you should use adhesive free dressings or sterile gauze held in place with paper tape, gauze roll or loosely applied elastic bandages. 5) When do you need to see a doctor? You need to see a doctor if the wound is not healing or you notice any redness, increasing pain, drainage, warmth or swelling. 6) What should your first aid consist of? A first aid kit should consist of following item; first aid book, plasters, bandages, gauze and adhesive tape, antiseptic wipes and cotton wool, safety pins and tweezers, scissors, latex gloves, calamine lotion, clinical thermometer and analgesic tablets. UNIT NO 5 THE RAIN What do rich and poor leaves stand for? The rich and poor leaves stand for rich and poor people respectively. 1) What does the poet hear? The poet hears the sound of leaves drinking the rain. 2) What according to the poet is a sweet noise? According to the poet, the rain water trickling down drop by drop over the lower leaves of the trees creates a sweet noise. 3) What will happen after the rain stops? The sun comes out after the rain to bring wondrous light. 4) How does the light fill the drops? The light fills the drops by shining on them. 5) What makes the scene lovely? When the sun comes out after the rain, the sunshine brings a pleasant change in the atmosphere. It makes the scene lovely. Page 3

4 UNIT NO 6 TELEVISION Vs NEWSPAPER What is good thing about newspapers? The good thing about newspaper is that they do not require us to sit at place and read the newspaper. How does television make us lazy? Television makes us lazy because we can view the news without any effort. Which simile has the author used and why? The author has used the simile of ten course dinner and fast food for the newspaper and television respectively because it takes more effort to read the newspaper and it is easy to watch on television. 1) How is newspaper more convenient medium of news? Newspaper is more convenient medium of news because busy people can carry the newspaper with them. They can read news any time of the day. 2) How does the viewer get restricted while watching TV news? A viewer gets restricted because television requires its viewer to be at a certain time, at a certain place in order to watch and listen to the news. 3) In what way viewing news on TV is easier than reading a newspaper? It is easier to view news on TV because it does not require much mastery of language to understand the news on TV. 4) How does newspaper give us more in depth coverage? The newspaper gives us more in depth coverage because we can find detailed news in them. We can also read columns and editorials to have the expert views and analysis of the writers. 5) Why did people read more than one newspaper? Some people read more than one newspaper to get different viewpoints of the story and to check for its validity. 6) How can reader give feedback to the newspaper articles? Readers can give feedback to the articles by writing articles to the forum pages. 7) Which medium do you prefer for news and why? I prefer TV news because it gives audio and visual details. UNIT NO 7 LITTLE BY LITTLE ONE WALKS FAR What kind of person is the author? The author is a hardworking. ambitious and intelligent person. What does the author want to imply by mentioning his co-curricular activities? The author wants to say that co-curricular activities make well rounded students. How have these job experiences made the author mature? These jobs have given him the opportunity to know the outside world and prepared him mentally and financially. This has made the author mature. What has motivated the author to participate so actively? The author had been successfully participating in the co-curricular activities. This confidence has motivated the author to participate so actively. 1) What are the distinctions of the writer? The writer has won quiz competition, declamation awards and the award of the most encouraging student. 2) How has the writer spent his summer holidays? The writer spent his summer holidays by doing several jobs. He worked at the English Language Centre, DK Academy and McDonalds. Page 4

5 3) What has he gained from his summer job experience? His summer jobs prepared him mentally and financially and his experience of different jobs made him more mature and responsible. 4) How are these experiences helpful to him in future? These experiences help him not to be worried about the future to look forward to it. 5) What kind of student is the writer. Which of his qualities impress you? The writer is a well-rounded student. He has participated in many co-curricular activities which has made him confident. His will power and strong determination impress us very much. UNIT NO 8 PEACE With what the wind is compared? The wind is compared with the roaring smashing monster of destruction. Explain its center is in truth. It means that the truth is hidden. The truth is not disaster of the wind; truth is the eternal stillness and peace. 1) How is wind described in first stanza? In the first stanza, the wind is described as the roaring smashing monster of destruction which is collecting the work of people and smashes it. 2) With what the wind is compared in the first stanza? In the first stanza, the wind is described as roaring smashing monster of destruction which is collecting the work of people and smashes it. 3) What is the wind doing to all man's work? The wind is collecting all man's work and leaves them broken. 4) How does the scene look like when wind is still? When the wind is still, the bright blue sky is seen and the scene looks peaceful and pleasant. 5) What comparison is made in the second stanza? In the last stanza, the destruction of wind is compared with eternal stillness means peaceful condition UNIT NO 9 SELECTING THE RIGHT CAREER In past. Why did people want to become a doctor, an engineer or a pilot? People wanted to become a doctor engineer and pilot because these profession were considered to be the rewarding careers in terms of both money and respect. Explain the phrase profitable livelihood? "Profitable livelihood" means the profession that can guarantee a profitable income How do career counselors help you choose the right profession? The career counselors observe and analyze the interests of student and suggest them a suitable profession. 1) What were some famous careers for the people in the past? Some famous careers were; Medical, Engineering and to be a pilot. 2) Now a days non-traditional careers are more appealing to young minds. Why? Now the life has more dynamic and innovative. Students also want innovation in the choice of their career: That is why non-traditional careers are more appealing to them. Page 5

6 3) What is meant by right profession? Right profession means the kind of profession which not only guarantees good income but it is according to their interest and it also gives mental satisfaction to the person. 4) Why is it important to consider the scope of any field? It is important to consider the scope of any field because it guides us about the hiring trends. 5) Is there any need of proper career counseling department? Why? Yes, there is a need of proper career counseling department because career counselors know the trends of the market. They can observe and analyze the interest of the students and suggest a suitable career to them. 6) How can career counselors help the young people? Career counselors determine the personalities of the students and suggest them suitable career according to their aptitude. UNIT NO 10 A WORLD WITHOUT BOOKS Can modern technology take the place of books? No, modem technology cannot take place of books because books are beneficial to our mind and soul. The joy of their touch, sound and smell gives immeasurable pleasure. Why does the author use the terms of "fast food" and "slow food"? The poet uses term "fast food" for blogs, e-books, text message because they give instant satisfaction and "slow food" for books because books carry mature ideas. These mature ideas enable us to plan wisely in life. What role does a library play to promote the habit of book reading? Libraries play an important role to promote the habit of book reading because a person can get books according to his taste from a library without spending anything. 1) How does the book connect the reader and writer? A book connects the reader and writer as it becomes a bridge that connects the thoughts of the reader with the thoughts of writer. 2) In what way books are better than TV and internet? Books are better than TV and internet because you can keep a book with you forever. You can read it whenever and wherever you like. 3) It s a slow food in a world over fast food Explain. It means that book reading is a slow act because books carry mature ideas. This is why people are leaving this habit. Reading blogs, messages and e-books are like fast food and give instant satisfaction. 4) Why should people be given more opportunity to read books? People should be given more opportunity to read books because they provide shelters, sustenance and roads forward. In other words they can broaden our minds and improve our knowledge. UNIT NO 11 GREAT EXPECTATIONS What kind of boy Pip was? Pip was a lonely orphan. He was very kind by nature. What changed Pip's life? The kindness Pip showed to the hungry prisoner changed his life. How did Pip become a successful businessman? After the death of the prisoner, Pip had done job in his friend's insurance company later, he became the partner of the same company. Page 6

7 1) Who looked after Pip after the death of his parents? Pip's sister looked after him after the death of his parents. 2) Who was the Joe? How did he treat Pip? Joe was the husband of Pip's sister. He treated Pip very kindly. 3) Why did Pip give food and drink to the prisoner? Pip gave food and drink to the prisoner because he was a kind hearted boy and wanted to help the helpless escaped prisoner. 4) What happened with prisoner? The prisoner was recaptured by the London police and after some years, he died in the prison. 5) Why did the prisoner support Pip? The prisoner supported Pip with his money because once Pip had given him food and drink. He wanted to help Pip financially for his education. 6) What happened to prisoner wealth after his death? By law, his wealth was forfeited by the government of London. UNIT NO 12 POPULATION GROWTH AND WORLD FOOD SUPPLIES What does the word depleted mean? The word depleted means reduced. Do you also face shortage of water in your locality? Why? Yes, we also face shortage of water in our locality because water level is getting low due to the over use of surface and ground water. Why is fossil energy a finite resource? Fossil energy is a finite resource because its depletion increases with the increasing demand of food. What other word can you use to replace optimum? The word optimum can be replaced by the words ideal or perfect. 1) Which areas are more affected by incessant growth in population? The developing areas of the world are more affected by incessant growth in population. 2) Why are developing countries going to suffer more due to overpopulation? Developing countries are going to suffer more due to overpopulation because there is already shortage of natural resources in these areas. 3) What is the major cause of food shortage and malnutrition? Over population is the major cause of food shortage and malnutrition. 4) How are water resources under great stress? The water resources are under great stress because populous cities and countries need and withdraw more water from the river. 5) What is the effect of depletion of fossil energy? The cost of fuel increases with the depletion of fossil energy. 6) What is the limitation of improved technology? The improved technology cannot produce unlimited flow of natural resources that are raw material for our agricultural production. 7) How can sufficient food supplies be made possible for the future generation? Sufficient food supplies can be made possible by conserving land, water, energy and biological resources. 8) What strategies should be adopted for safe future? Land, water, energy and biological resources should be conserved for safe future. Page 7

8 UNIT NO 13 FAITHFULNESS 1) What case did the young men bring to Hazrat Umer Farooq (R.A)? The young men brought the case of their father s murder. They brought the accused and wanted him to be punished. 2) Why did the old man hurl a stone at the camel? The old man hurled a stone at the camel because he nipped some leaves off the hanging branch of a tree. 3) Why did the villager ask Hazrat Umer Farooq (R.A) to delay the execution? The villager asked Hazrat Umer Farooq (R.A) to delay the execution because he wanted to hand over the wealth to his brother that was left by his late father. 4) On what condition was the criminal allowed to leave? The criminal was asked to make someone stood as surety and who would accept death if he failed to return. 5) Why were Sahabas worried? Sahabas were worried about the fate of Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari. They knew that Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari would be hanged if the criminal did not come. 6) Why did the accusers forgive the villager? The accusers forgave the villager because they were impressed by his truthfulness. He kept his promise and came back for execution. Summaries TRY AGAIN The poem Try Again has been written by the poet William Edward Hickson. In this poem he gives us a universal message of success-try Again. The very idea of the poem is a road to success. In this 23 lined poem, he uses 8 times phrase Try Again, which shows his strong belief in this philosophy. In this poem, he describes an important thing we should pay attention to. No matter if we lost at first, try again. If we work hard without the fear of failure, we shall be successful after some tries. And then failure should never be a source of discouragement as it gives us new directions and ways towards success. Neither trying again and again is an insult nor the failure. It is extremely well said: Ever tried. Ever failed No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better The poet does not believe in giving up in case of failure. Failure is a key to success, a key to open the doors that take us towards the success from different other ways. And giving up is against the dignity of Man, if he loses heart he can never succeed. The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success. In the same way. poet says we have to work hard and we, should be firm in our struggles that will really help us to reach to the heights. If there is no struggle, there is no progress. We should think that if other people can do a thing why we cannot. THE RAIN Rains are Mix blessings The poem The Rain has been written by the poet W.H.Davies. The poet loves to write about the nature and he is the one who does not ignore the violence of human rights. So he also highlights the troubles faced by the poor people in the society. In this poem, he describes two scenes, during the rain and after the rain. In the first scene he describes the leaves which are drinking water and giving a pleasant and melodious sound. He says that the upper leaves get the water drops firstly and then droplets reach the lower leaves. It is the Page 8

9 general idea explained by the poet, the hidden fact is that the rain symbolizes the injustice that is done with the poor people. The poor people suffer due to the violence of their rights. The symbolic idea says that it's a bitter reality that the rich people get all the benefits and poor people get nothing. And in case they find something that's of no use. In the second scene, he says that the sun comes out and water droplets get filled with the sunlight and shines. The poet wishes the sun to shine brighter. Here, in this scene, Sun is symbolized as the sign of equality and it gives light to all and lightens everything covered with darkness. After the rain cometh the pleasant weather In this way, poet has not only described the beauty of nature but also raised an important issue found in our society by using symbolism. He has also used the metaphors to describe his thoughts. The poet hopes for equality and peace along with great beauty of the nature. Rain shows my spirit Water is my soul" PEACE This poem has been written by Dr. Hartmann. She talks about the power and purpose of the wind. She tells us the lesson that nature teaches us through the wind. The poetess describes that apparently, the wind seems a monster of destruction. It destroys everything around us. It goes on moving from place to place ruining all man's work. On the other hand, the poetess tells us that destruction is not the real purpose of the wind. The wind is for the sake of revival and birth. It brings us comfort and unending peace. Its pleasant whispering brings stillness and calmness for us. But all of that is not its core its center is in truth eternal stillness. The poetess uses figurative language to describe the wind. She personifies the wind as a roaring monster. The poetess uses imagery of different types. Roaring and gentle whisper are examples of auditory imagery. Bright blue skies and broken flying are the examples of visual imagery. Towards the end of the poem we get to know that wind is constrictive and not destructive. The wind brings us peace not anarchy. We hear melodious whispers of the wind and comfort ourselves. Page 9