Chapter-7 Glimpses of India

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The elderly residents of Goa reminisce nearby the bygone era of Portuguese rule and their fondness for the well-known dough. It is noted that while the consumers of the bread may have disappeared, the bakers who made the bread still remain.

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The continued existence of dough-making equipment in Goa is evidence of the enduring need for bread in the region, despite the decline in bread consumption. The availability of reliable mixers, stampers, toasters, and ovens further confirms the necessity of these tools for the continued production of bread.

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Individuals who don mid-calf length pants are often referred to as "door padres" by bakers. However, the location of the baker's financial records remains unclear.

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The bread maker made two daily trips - one early in the morning and another after he had sold all his bread and returned with an empty basket. Children would excitedly run to meet him, hoping to receive their beloved bread bracelets, and occasionally even a special sweet bread.

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as marriage gifts? – sweet bread called bol

for a party or a feast? – bread

for a daughter’s engagement? – sandwiches

for Christmas? – cakes and bolinhas

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i) During the Lusitanian colonial era, bread maker in Goa commonly wore a distinctive article of clothing known as a "kabai," which was a single-portion dress that fell just above the knee.

ii) In the author's youth, he recalls observing bakers attired in shirts and pants that were shorter in length than full-sized garments, but lengthier than typical semi-pants.

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Individuals who wear mid-length pants below the knee in Goa are often teased with the comment "he dresses like a priest," as this style of dress was also commonly worn by bakers, who were known as "paders" in the region.

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In Goa, bread makers typically received their beaks at the end of each calendar month, and these bills were logged in pencil on one of the walls of the baker's residence.

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In Goa, the phrase "jackfruit appearance" is used to describe an individual with a plump physique. It was believed that bakers who possessed such a physique, along with their families and servants, would never go hungry. This is likely due to the fact that baking was a lucrative profession in the region, and bakers often appeared happy and prosperous as a result.

1. Correct : The pader was an important figure in the old village.

2. Correct : Paders still exist in Goan villages.

3. Incorrect. The paders does still exist in the towns of Goan.

4. Incorrect. Bakers in Goa typically wear tops and pants that are briefer in length than complete-sized garments, but lengthier than mid-length pants.

5. Correct : Dough and bars were an essential part of Goan lifespan in the past.

6. Correct : Traditional bread-making remains a very profitable activity.

7. Incorrect. Sweltering happens to be a money-making business in Goa.

Explanation:

Dough holds a significant cultural importance in Goan society, often being given as a gift during weddings and other holidays. Mothers may also use bread to create sandwiches for their daughter's engagement. The scent of fresh bread is beloved by all in Goa, with heads often receiving loaf of bread and younger individuals craving bread bracelets. As a result, every household in Goa is likely to have bread on hand, making baking a lucrative and profitable business in the region since the era of Portuguese rule.

1. nostalgic: longing for or thinking fondly of a past time or condition.

2. hopeful : believing that something that you want will happen.

3. nostalgic: longing for or thinking fondly of a past time or condition.

4.  funny

5. matter-of-fact : said or done without showing any emotion, especially when it would seem more normal to express your feelings

(vi) matter-of-fact : said or done without showing any emotion, especially when it would seem more normal to express your feelings

Explanation:

The two texts agree more or less on an environment where the know-how of bread-making has been transmitted as a family tradition.The two authors give a brief overview of the work of the baker. They also mention how generations of bakers worked hard and followed in their father's footsteps to keep the domestic business thriving.

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In February 2017, our school organized an educational trip to Amritsar, Punjab. The trip lasted for four days and fell during our wintertime breakdown. Each student was required to wage Rs. 6000 per day, which included accommodation and food. We departed on the evening of February 15, 2017, and loved the company of our tutors on the way to Amritsar.

Upon arriving the next morning, we checked into our hotel for a brief rest before heading out to visit Jalianwala Gardens and the Golden Temple in the evening. We learned about the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and saw bullet holes, as well as visiting a small museum that helped us understand the events more deeply. At night, the Golden Temple was brilliantly lit and reflected in the clear waters of the Sarovar River.

Later that night, we returned to the hotel. The following morning, we woke up early to drive to the Wagah border, where we witnessed an impressive joint Indo-Pakistani military exercise and evening ceremony. It was a truly unforgettable experience, and we returned to our hotel that evening. On our third day, we visited Gobindgarh Fort and learned about its historical background, major changes over time, and even watched a 7D show about the life of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

On our final day, we spent time at the hotel and enjoyed their famous sweets and snacks. Overall, our trip to Amritsar was an incredible and unforgettable experience that we will always cherish.

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Kodagu, also known as Coorg, is a district in the state of Karnataka. It is positioned amid the cities of Mysore and Mangalore and is considered the smallest district in the state.

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The Kodavu people of Coorg are known for their fiercely independent nature, and there are theories that they have ancestry from either Greek or Arab descent. Legend has it that a part of Alexander the Great's military moved south sideways the shore and eventually established in Coorg when they were incapable to homecoming to their homeland. They supposedly intermarried with the local population, and their cultural influence can be seen in the unique traditions surrounding warfare, marriage, and religious ceremonies that differ from mainstream Hinduism. This tale adds an interesting dimension to the ancestry of the Kodavu people.

Explanation:

The people of Coorg or Kodagu are a unique and distinctive group known for their warrior culture and beauty. They are believed to have originated from Greek or Arab ancestry due to a group of Alexander's armies settling in the region and intermarrying with locals, leading to their unique traditions and customs. They are the only community in India allowed to transport guns and weapons deprived of a license.

The primary crop grown in Coorg is coffee, and the air is filled with the refreshing aroma of this popular beverage. The city is also home to coffee plantations and colonial bungalows nestled under the canopy of trees.

Coorg is a destination for adventure enthusiasts, offering various high-energy activities such as rafting, canoeing, abseiling, rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking.

Visitors to Coorg can encounter a diverse range of wildlife, including macaques, Malabar squirrels, langurs, slow lorises, wild elephants, and numerous species of birds, bees, and butterflies.

Coorg is located between Mysore and Mangalore and is approximately 250 to 260 kilometers from Bangalore. Travelers can reach the destination via two routes, one passing through Mysore, which is the most popular, and another passing through Neelamangal, Kunigal, and Chanrayanapatna.

•   to keep many visitors away

•  As one story goes

• are more than willing to recount

• The most laidback individuals become converts to

•  draws support from

• keep a watchful eye

1. The sentence that stands out as odd is “How young are you?”

2. The phrase that seems out of place is “a comfortable pillow”.

1. culture: unique culture, ancient culture

2. monks: unique monks, serious monks

3. surprise: unforgettable surprise, terrible surprise, unique surprise, sudden surprise

4. experience: unique experience, unforgettable experience, terrible experience, sudden experience

5. weather: terrible weather, unique weather, unforgettable weather

6. tradition: unique tradition, ancient tradition

1. tales of valor

2. coastal town

3. a piece of heaven

4. evergreen rainforests

5. coffee plantations

6. rope bridge

7. wild creatures

   
   

Alternative words for the same that could fit the blank spaces:

1. tales of courage

2. coastal community/belt

3. a piece of block

4. evergreen woodland/jungle

5. banana/tea plantations

6. tangible bridge

7. wild animals

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1. A heavy downpour has been forecast due to low pressure in the Bay of Bengal.

Downpour refers to a heavy, sudden fall of rain.

2. Rakesh will undergo major surgery tomorrow morning.

Undergo here refers to have a difficult or unpleasant experience

3. My brother is responsible for the upkeep of our family property.

Upkeep here refers to the cost or process of keeping something in a good condition

4. The dropout rate for this accountancy course is very high.

Dropout here refers to a temporary damage of the logged audio indication or an error reading data from a tape or disc, typically due to coating errors.

5. She went to the Enterprise Company to attend a walk-in interview.

walk-in here refers as available for customers or clients without the need for an appointment.

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1. The Army attempted unsuccessfully to overthrow the Government.

Overthrow here refers to remove a leader or government from power, by using force

2. Scientists are on the brink of a major breakthrough in cancer research.

Breakthrough here refers to an important discovery or development.

3. The State Government plans to build a bypass for Bhubaneswar to speed up traffic on the main highway. 

Bypass here refers to a road which traffic can use to go round a town, instead of through it

4. Gautama’s outlook on life changed when he realized that the world is full of sorrow.

Outlook here refers to your attitude to or feeling about life and the world

5. Rakesh seemed unusually downcast after the game.

Downcast here is used for a person who is sad and without hope.

Explanation:

1. a good detective serial on television? Interesting

2. a debate on your favorite topic ‘Homework Should Be Banned’? Exciting

3. How do you feel when you stay indoors due to incessant rain? Bored

4. How do you feel when you open a present? Excited

5. How do you feel when you watch your favorite programme on television? Interested

6. the look on your mother’s face as you waited in a queue? Fatigued

7. How do you feel when tracking a tiger in a tiger reserve forest? Thrilled

8. the story you have recently read, or a film you have seen? Interesting

Explanation:

The descriptions we got from the chapters were very interesting and exciting. It describes the beauty of nature and landscapes. Descriptions of running attractions on Kodavus are also brilliant. We were fascinated by the wildlife and the beautiful views of the landscape. In the company of birds, langurs and wildlife, and rejuvenated coffee plantations, we can feel the inner beauty of nature. Adventure sports and hiking such as rafting, downhill and canoeing are big draws for readers.

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Here are three things that don't happen in a treeless forest:

1. a bird perched on a tree

2. insects hidden in trees

3. The sun buries its ends in the shade of the woodland

Explanation:

The phrase 'feet of the sun' denotes the warmth and light of the sun that falls on the ground. Due to the absence of trees, there is no shade, and the sun's emissions fall straight on the earth. In contrast, in a forestry filled with vegetation, the shadows block the sun's rays, causing the sun to appear as if it is resting its feet in the shade of the trees.

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In poetry, vegetation is depicted as narrowed to the house of the poet. Their origins work tirelessly through the night to grow and break through cracks in the porch floor. The greeneries try to move in the direction of the glass and apply pressure on it to break it, while the branches become stiffer and stiffer.

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The poet likens the "long, narrow" brushwood of trees hanging under the rooftop to satisfied patients, who, after long treatment for their illness, look dazed and bewildered as they walk out of the clinic. The branches of large plants become overcrowded under the roof because they yearn to be freed to unfold fully in the exposed air.

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At the start of the third base verse, the poet depicts a clear night with a full moon illuminating the open sky. On the way to the conclusion of the verse, she portrays the moon fragmenting into multiple bits, resembling a shattered glass, and shining over the tallest oak tree. The trees moved away from her residence, obstructing some of the moonlight, leaving only a small section visible. This supports the poet's claim that the moon is shattered.

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The glass shattered and the aroma of greeneries and lichen permeated through the various lodgings of the household when the trees departed from it.

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Reworded: The poet doesn't give much importance to the fact that "the forest leaves the house" in her culture, as she believes that people generally do not value nature. She also thinks that no one would be interested in knowing how much effort a tree is putting in to break free. Moreover, she expresses that if people truly appreciated trees, they would not ever consider abolishing them. From this, we can infer that the poet feels delighted about the trees returning to the forest and finds it beautiful.

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This poem can be interpreted differently by different readers. The poet uses a single metaphor to convey two different ideas in the poem.

1. The verse illustrates the battle among humans and wildlife. People have always tended to exploit or harm nature without recognizing its utility and profits. Large-scale deforestation carried out by humans disrupts the environmental balance and destroys natural landscapes. Humans try to restrict plants and trees to confined spaces that deprive them of their natural freedom. Therefore, the branches of the trees in the poem desire to stretch out and sense the fresh air outdoor.

   
   

Likewise, in the poem "A Tiger in the Zoo," the writer displays that creatures confined to cages cannot experience true freedom, even if they long to be released into the open to run free.

1. The metaphor of a tree can be applied to people, as they also desire to break free from the constraints and restrictions of their busy lives. Despite working tirelessly to produce a living, individuals do not always have the luxury to savor it. While contemporary lifespan offers many material comforts, it also has its disadvantages. Hence, people also yearn to escape the daily grind and relish the peacefulness of nature, just like a tree.
   

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The poem "Trees" describes the inner feelings of trees and tells of their struggle to escape from people's cages. However, the poem "On Killing Trees" describes the method to completely kill a tree, highlighting the cruelty of human beings towards the environment.

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