CLASS VIII
HOLIDAY HOMEWORK
(2016-17)
GENERAL
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. 1.
Assignments
based
onon
thethe
syllabus
forfor
formative
assessment
areare
given
as as
holiday
homework.
Assignments
based
syllabus
formative
assessment
given
holiday
homework.
2. 2.
Attempt
thethe
questions
according
to to
your
roll
numbers
onon
ruled
sheets
and
submit
in in
a afolder.
Attempt
questions
according
your
roll
numbers
ruled
sheets
and
submit
folder.
MATHS:
MATHS
(Roll
nono
1- 115)15)
(Roll
1. 1.Write
6 rational
numbers
between
Write
6 rational
numbers
between
a) a)½ ½
and
11
b) b)
1/31/3
and
2/32/3
and
and
2. 2.Amit
Amit
works
works
outout
at at
a gym
a gym
forfor
three
three
quarters
quarters
of of
anan
hour.
hour.
HeHe
uses
uses
treadmill
treadmill
forfor
half
half
thethe
total
total
workout
workout
session
session
time
time
and
and
one-third
one-third
onon
cycle.
cycle.
Find
Find
thethe
total
total
time
time
hehe
spends
spends
onon
other
other
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
exercises.
exercises.
2𝑥+5
2𝑥+5
3. 3.Solve:
= -3
Solve:
= -3
5−2𝑥
5−2𝑥
2 2
4. 4.In In
a rock
concert,
of of
spectators
purchased
Rs.Rs.
1000
tickets
while
remaining
15,000
purchased
Rs.Rs.
a rock
concert,
spectators
purchased
1000
tickets
while
remaining
15,000
purchased
7
7
500
tickets.
How
many
spectators
viewed
thethe
concert?
500
tickets.
How
many
spectators
viewed
concert?
−3−3
5. 5.The
The
difference
difference
of of
two
two
numbers
numbers
is is
(- (14).
14).
If If
one
one
of of
thethe
number
number
is is5 , 5 find
, find
thethe
other
other
number.
number.
6. 6.Divide
RsRs
500
into
two
parts,
such
that
one
fourth
of of
one
part
may
bebe
40.40.
Divide
500
into
two
parts,
such
that
one
fourth
one
part
may
7. 7.Sixteen
Sixteen
years
years
later,
later,
Ushati
Ushati
will
will
bebe
two
two
times
times
as as
oldold
as as
sheshe
was
was
1616
years
years
ago.
ago.
How
How
oldold
is is
sheshe
now?
now?
8. 8.Find
Find
thethe
value
value
of of
x, x,
if the
if the
three-digit
three-digit
number
number
24x
24x
is is
divisible
divisible
byby
99
9. 9.The
sides
of of
a parallelogram
areare
in in
thethe
ratio
2:3.
Find
thethe
adjacent
sides
of of
a parallelogram,
if the
The
sides
a parallelogram
ratio
2:3.
Find
adjacent
sides
a parallelogram,
if the
perimeter
of of
thethe
parallelogram
is is
20cm.
perimeter
parallelogram
20cm.
10.10.
Fill
in in
thethe
numbers
from
0 to
6 (without
repetition)
soso
that
each
side
ofof
thethe
magic
triangle
add
upup
to to
Fill
numbers
from
0 to
6 (without
repetition)
that
each
side
magic
triangle
add
12.12.
(Roll no 16- 30)
(Roll no 16- 30)
1. The angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3:4:5:6. Find the largest angle of the quadrilateral.
3𝑥
2. Solve : 2𝑥−1 =
5
1. Solve: 3 −
1
2
𝑥
=
3
2𝑥
3
−
7
3
2. The sum of three consecutive natural numbers is 27. Find the numbers.
2
3. A jet moves at the speed of 500km/hr. How far does it travel in 2 3 hours?
4. Seema is four years younger than her brother Shiv. After 5 year their ages will be in the ratio of 3:4.
Find their present ages.
5. If the division N÷5 leaves a remainder 4, what might be the one’s digit of N?
6. Solve the following
a)
3
12
1
2
7
× (3 + 5)
3
−5
7
b) 12 × (− 5) + ( 3 ) × 12
7. Diagonals of a rhombus are of 10cm and 24cm. Find the side of the rhombus.
8. Check the divisibility of the following by 11?
a) 87563421
b) 356022
c) 1111110000120
d) 10206587466
(Roll no 31- 46)
1. Find the sides of a parallelogram, whose perimeter is 40cm and one side exceeds its adjacent side
by 2cm.
2. Check the divisibility of 21436587 by 9 & 3?
3. The ten’s digit of a 2- digit number is 2 times its one’s digit. If the digits are reversed, the sum of
the original number and the number so formed is 66. Find the original number.
4. A number when subtracted from 25 equals to its one-fourth. Find the number.
5. Insert + and – symbols between the numbers so that the equation becomes correct.
5 9 1 7 2 3 = 9
6. The difference between a two-digit number and the number obtained by interchanging the positions
of its digits is 63. What is the difference between the two digits of that number?
𝑥
7. Solve: 42 - 2 = 2𝑥 − 5
1
8. In a relay race of four athletes, each one runs a lap of 2502 m. Find the total distance run by the
athletes.
1
9. A bag of sugar contains 120 2 kg sugar. How much sugar is contained in 72 such bags?
10. Find the values of the letters in each of the following
SCIENCE
(Roll No. 1 to 12)
1. Answer the following questions:
(i)
Doctors sometimes use a mirror on their foreheads to examine the internal parts of the ear,
nose, throat etc. What type of mirror is it?
(ii)
Mention two uses of (a) Concave mirror (b) Convex mirror (c) Plane mirror
(iii) Which mirror / mirrors always form virtual image?
2. Give differences between:
(i) Concave lens and convex lens
(ii) Lens and mirrors
3. Draw a ray diagram to show refraction through convex lens.
4. (i) What are the characteristics of image formed by concave lens?
(ii) How will you identify if you are provided with a plane mirror, concave mirror and convex
mirror?
(iii) What does “VIBGYOR” stand for?
5. Complete the diagram to show dispersion of light.
6. State laws of reflection.
7. What are the properties of image formed by a plane mirror?
8. If an object is placed at a distance of 5m away from a plane mirror. After sometime it moves 2 m
towards the mirror. What will be the distance between object and image.
9. Explain converging nature of concave mirror.
10. Write an activity to recombine seven colours again into white light.
11. Explain regular and irregular reflection via a diagram.
12."Reflected light can be reflected again", give an example to justify this statement.
1.
2.
3.
4.
(i)
(ii)
5.
(Roll No. 13 to 24)
Explain diverging nature of convex mirror.
What is a rainbow? How is it formed?
Draw a ray diagram to show reflection through concave mirror.
Give reason –
Why do we prefer convex mirror as a rear-view mirror?
Concave mirrors are used for shaving purpose
Name the following:
a) Light of all colours are mixed in a certain proportion.
b) Blindness arising out of lack of Vitamin A in the diet.
c) The rays of beam are reflected in different directions.
d) A protective white membrane covering most of the eye ball.
6. Differentiate between the following:
a) Reflection and Refraction b) Myopia and hypermetropia
7. Give reasons for the following:
a) A shiny metal utensil forms an image, but the image is not clear as that formed by a mirror.
b) You see a clear, bright image of an object in a mirror.
c) When a mirror is held behind your head after a haircut, not only you see the back of your head,
you also see innumerable images of yourself.
8. Answer the following in not more than 20 words.
a) What happens to the rays of light in case of diffuse reflection?
b) An object is placed 20 cm in front of a plane mirror. Where is the image formed? How far is it from
the mirror?
c) An object is placed between two mirrors that are at 60° to each other. How many images are formed?
9. Define dispersion of light. Name the colour that is least deviated.
10. How does the bending of the ray light depend upon refractive index of the medium?
11. You are given a convex and concave lens. How will you identify them without touching their
surface?
12. A coin, kept in a cup of water appears ‘raised up’. Why?
(Roll No. 25 to 36)
1.Give any two examples of refraction of light, which we observe in everyday life.
2. What is meant by optical density? Why does light bend when it travels through two optically different
mediums?
3. A magnifying glass produces a hole on the black paper when sunlight is focused on it. Why?
4. If the refractive index of the medium is high, will the bending of the light be more or less?
5. Distinguish between a convex and a concave lens.
6. Why does light split into several colours as it passes through the prism?
7. What will happen if you hold a torch vertically above the water surface, so that the ray of light is
perpendicular to the water surface? What will happen to the speed of light as it travels from air to water?
8. An object is placed at the following distances from a convex lens of focal length 10 cm----(a) 8cm (b) 15cm Draw ray diagrams to show the nature, size and position of the image formed.
9. Why does a pond appears less deep than it actually is? Explain with the help of a
diagram.
10. Explain the working of Human Eye .
11. What is the function of the ciliary Muscles?
12. Why owl can see very well in the night and not during the day like other animals?
(Roll No. 37 to 46)
1. How are we able to see in dim and bright light?
2. What kind of image is formed by Eye-lens?
3. What is persistence of vision? How does persistence of vision help to see the object as moving?
4. What kind of problem develops when eye-lens becomes thick?
5. What happens when an object is brought closer to the eye? Give a suitable reason for this.
6. Correct the following statementsi.A convex mirror gives only real images.
ii.Image formed by convex mirror is of same size as that of object.
7. Give reasons:
i.In medical vans used to transport patients to hospital, has words “
in scripted on it. Why?
ii.We can see light through a straight tube but not through a bent tube. Why?
8. Concave lenses are called diverging lenses. Why?
9. Magnifying glass burns the paper if put it in the path of sun rays. Why?
10. What are the characteristics of image formed by convex mirrors?
11. In a concave mirror what will be the size and it nature of image formed, if the object is placed near
(5cm) the mirror?
12. What is the cause of refraction of light?
SOCIAL SCIENCE:
(Roll No. 1-12)
1.Name the trading centres of the British East India Company on the Eastern and Western Coasts of India.
2.What were the reasons for the European traders to discover a non- Mediterranean sea route to India?
3.What do you understand by the ‘Theory of Mercantilism’?
4.What were the reasons for the Anglo-French Rivalry and Carnatic Wars in India?
5. Describe four causes of failure of the French in the Carnatic Wars.
6.When and between whom was the battle of Plassey fought?
7.What are Fundamental Rights? What is the purpose of including them in the Indian Constitution?
8.Why is dissent important for a democracy?
9.What do you understand by Domestic Violence? Why have Government of India passed Dowry Laws?
10.Write a note on the Anti-Liquor Campaign.
11.What is a Resource? Give three characteristics of it.
12.Describe five features of the Constitution in a Democracy
13.What is a Constitution? When was it enacted?
(Roll No. 13-24)
1.Why the battle of Buxar is considered the decisive battle for the history of India? Give any six reasons to
support your answer.
2.Write three consequences of the Battle of Plassey.
3.Write three causes of defeat of siraj-ud –daula?
4.Who introduced the Dual system of administration in Bengal? Why was the system seen as a step towards
the strengthening of the empire?
5.What were the three provisions of the Treaty of Allahabad signed between Shuja-ud daula and Shah –
Alam on one side and Lord Clive on the other side?
6.What is a Constitution? When was it enacted?
7.What is a Preamble? What are the guiding principles mentioned in our Preamble?
8. Describe five features of the Constitution in a Democracy.
9. Explain how the Constitution determines the authority and legitimacy of law.
10.What is Judicial Review? Why is it important in a Democracy?
11. Why do some of the natural resourced to be processed?
12.What are Human resources? Describe its Salient aspects.
13.Why Conservation of resources is necessary? List five steps we must take to conserve and sustain the
resources.
(Roll No. 25-36)
1.Describe three ill-effects of the Dual system of administration.
2.Who introduced the Subsidiary Alliance and Dual Administration?
3.What were the reasons for the first and second Anglo-Sikh Wars?
4.What were the causes of the third Maratha war?
5.How did Tipu Sultan repulse the combined army of the Nizam and the Marathas in 1789?
6.Write a short note on Lord Warren Hastings.
7.What was Permanent Settlement of Bengal? Who introduced it?
8.Who conceived the Indian Civil Service? What was the objective behind the introduction of the
covenanted civil services in India?
9.Who was the Governor General of Bengal during 1772-1785? What was the well-known measure taken
by him?
10. What is a Constitution? When was it enacted?
11. Describe five features of the Constitution in a Democracy.
12. Explain how the Constitution determines the authority and legitimacy of law.
13.What is Judicial Review? Why is it important in a Democracy?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
(Roll No. 37-46)
1.How can we classify the natural resources on the basis of Origin, Stages of Development
and renewability?
2.What was Chipko Movement? Where was it started?
3.How are human made resources different from human resources?
4.How have the changing human needs along with the technological advancement facilitated
the varied use of the natural resource?
5.When and where was the Third Battle of Carnatic fought? What was the reason for the
outbreak? What Why do some of the natural resourced to be processed?
6.What are Human resources? Describe its Salient aspects.
7.Why Conservation of resources is necessary?
8.What are the factors that determine the actual use of the resource? Explain with an example.
9.What is Sustainable Management of the resources?
10.Give three points as to how the British East India Company rose to power in India.
11. Write three causes of defeat of siraj-ud –daula?
12.Who introduced the Dual system of administration in Bengal? Why was the system seen as a
step towards the strengthening of the empire?
13.Write three causes of defeat of Siraj-ud –daula?
ENGLISH
1. In the story ‘Three Questions’, When the bearded man reaches his home after his meeting with the king
at the hermit’s hut, he is a changed person. From being an enemy of the king, he is now grateful to him for
saving his life. Imagine yourself to be the bearded man, write a diary describing the change in your attitude
towards the king. (Roll No. 1-12)
2. List the various literary devices used in the two poems, ‘Teach your Children’ and ‘Ring out Wild Bells,
to the Wild Sky’ using pictorial examples in the form of a file on an A-3 size sheet.
(Roll Nos-13-24)
3. Prepare a crossword puzzle on an A-3 size hardboard based on synonyms and antonyms- minimum 25.
(Roll No 26-36)
4. Explore your relationship of gratitude, respect, trust and faith that you share with your teachers in the
form of a poem based on the theme of the chapter ‘To Sir with love’. Present it on an A-3 Size sheet in the
form of a scroll. (Roll No 36-45)
COMPUTER SCIENCE
(Roll No 1-23)
1.Create a database and table to contain the following fields and data type.
Name – Text
Birthday – Date/Time …………
Format – Short Date
Gift Received – Yes/No
Card Received – Yes/No
Gift Sent – Text
Cost – Currency


Save the table as XX Gift List. In the place of XX put the initials of your first and last name. Do NOT
create a primary key.
Enter the information in each field in datasheet view using the information below.
Name
Birthday
Gift
Card
Gift
Received
Received
Sent
Cost
Grandma 1
6/6/1947
Y
Y
Lace Shawl
$22.50
Grandpa 1
11/25/1945
Y
Y
Tie
$12.00
Grandma 2
4/16/1950
Y
Y
Gold Bracelet
$99.99
Grandpa 2
11/27/1948
Y
Y
Sweater
$74.22
Mom
4/26/1975
Y
Y
Sweater
$49.95
Dad
12/18/1971
Y
Y
Tennis Racket
$40.00
Rabia
2/22/1998
N
N
None
$0.00
Raj
5/12/1999
Y
N
Mug
$5.00
Uncle Abhishek
3/19/1980
N
N
None
$0.00
Aunt Riya
7/30/1987
Y
N
Plant
$10.00
Suraj
9/22/2004
Y
N
Book
$4.95
Cousin shreaya
2/27/2000
N
Y
None
$0.00
(Roll No 24-46)
2. Create a database and table to contain the following fields and data type.
PRODUCT ID – Text
DESCRIPTION – Text
COST – Currency
SELLING PRICE – Currency
CODE – Text


Save the table as XX Museum. In the place of XX put the initials of your first and last name. Do NOT create
a primary key.
Enter the information in each field in datasheet view using the information below.
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
COST
ID


SELLING
CODE
PRICE
CH04
Chess Set
$26.75
$28.90
WW
DI24
Dinosaurs
$3.75
$4.95
MS
GL18
Globe
$27.50
$29.95
MS
JG01
Jigsaw Puzzle
$5.40
$6.95
MS
PC03
Pick Up Sticks
$8.50
$10.95
WW
ST23
Stationery
$3.95
$5.00
AR
TD05
Tidly Winks
$13.75
$15.95
WW
WI10
Wizard Cards
$7.50
$9.95
MS
WL34
Wildlife Poster
$2.50
$2.95
AR
YO12
Wooden YoYo
$1.60
$1.95
WW
Change the field name CODE to VENDOR CODE and save the design change.
A new field called ON HAND is to be added to the database table in design view. Insert the new
field before the COST field. Data type – Number
Note: Submit the print out of the database
FRENCH
Q1.Écrivez un petit texte en décrivent les pays où vous vivez.(Roll no 1-15)
Écrivez un petit texte en décrivent les pays France (Roll no 16-30)
Écrivez un petit texte en décrivent le monument célébre de votre pay. (Roll no 31-46)
Q2.Décrivez comment vous fête votre anniversaire. (Roll no 1-15)
Décrivez une célébrité indien(ne). (Roll no 16-30)
Décrivez une célébrité français(e). (Roll no 31-46)
The following questions to be attempted by all.
Q3 Compréhension
Lisez bien le texte et répondez au questions suivantes;
Chaque année, le 21 juin, la Fête de la Musique est célébrée simultanément sur les cinq
continents, dans les 120 pays et environs 250 villes. c'est la célébration de la musique en variée. Les
gens sortent dans la rue et font de la musique en public. Cette fête se déroule dans les rues, sur les places,
dans les jardins publics, dans les cours etc. les gens de tous âges montrent leur talent en musique. Tout le
monde assiste à des concerts et à des défilés et les applaudit. Et c'est gratuit. c'est une source d'échange et
de découverte. On a l'occasion d'écouter un cocktail de musique: airs de toutes sortes, musiques de tous
pays, musiciens de tous âges. C'est une initiative vraiment française. En 1982, le musique de la culture,
Jack LANG a instauré la fête dela musique le 21 juin. Cette date marque le commencement de l'été. c'est
l'été et c'est la fête.
1. Répondez aux questions.
a) Quand célèbre-t – on la Fête de la Musique?
b) Qui a instauré Fête de la Musique?
c) Et en quelle année?
2. Vrai ou Faux.
a)Les gens restent àla maison pendant la fête
b)On célèbre la fête dela musique seulement en France.
Q4.Completez avec les adjectifs possessifs.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Ce sont ___ robes, où sont ____ robes?
J’aime____ mère.
Il met ____cravates dans ___ armoire.
Les Dupont sont ____ voisins.
Cette belle femme est ____ tante
Nous écrivons à ____ cousins à paris.
Q5.Conjuguez les verbes suivants au présent.
1) Mettre 2) Servir 3) Vouloir 4) Écrire 5)recevoir 6)Connaître 7)Oublier 8) Essayer
9)Montrer 10) Entendre
Q6.Completez avec l’article partitif ou l’article define.
1) Mangez- vous ____ viande? Non, je préfère ___ poulet
2) Il ne mange jamais____ sandwich au fromage.
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
Buvez-vous____ eau minérale?
Il y a____ potage dans le bol.
Mes enfants adorent____ chocolats.
Il mange____frites et boit____ thé.
Au diner, je préfère manger____ poulet avec ____légumes.
Mon neveu déteste _____ crabs.
J’achète____ tartes et ____ crêpes àla boulangerie.
10) Mon frère aime ____ jus de fruits.
Q7.Complétez avec l’adjectif interrogative.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
_______ langues parlez-vous?
_______sont les douze mois de l’année?
De______ couleur est ta maison?
_______ est le premier jour dela semaine?
_______ robes préférez –vous?
A______ heure rentez-vous de l’école?
_______âge a- t – il?
_______est votre prénom?
Q8.Accordez et placez les adjectives correctement.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
Elle est une ____fille____(belle, intéressant)
C’est une______robe______(long, noir)
Cet ____homme_____est debout sur le pont.(beau, américian)
Voice de______étudiantes________.(bon, japonaise)
Cette______chambre est très sale.(petit, carré)
La maison a une______cuisine(grand, rectangulaire)
C’est une _____table_____(petit, étroit)
Elle achète une_____ poupée. (joli, alsacien)
Q9.Make a project file Containing information about any five Monuments of France describe them and Label them
in French.(Roll No 1-15)
Make a project file containing information any five festival of France describe them and label them in French
(Roll No 16-30)
Maske a project file containing information any five mountains of France describe them and label them in
French(Roll No 31-46)
Q10. Civilisation:
1) Que symbolize le coq?
2) Pourquoi appelle – t- on la France << l’Hexagone>>?
3) Nommez quelques Montagnes Français.
4) Quand célèbre-t-on la fête des mères et la fête des pères?
5) Nommez quelques fleuves français.
6) Nommez quelques monuments importants en France.
7) Nommez quelques vins français.
8) Qui représente l’autorité supreme de la nation?
9) Nommez les pays voisins de France
10) Qu’est ce que c’est le Tour de France?
Q3. Create a short animated cartoon clip in Flash that shows importance of water in our life. Create drawing of your
character in Flash and show their interaction through callout boxes. Submit the clip in CD.