VALUE BASED QUESTIONS
5 Marks
100 Words
Going Places
Q. A. R. Barton says- “Sophie dreams and disappointments are
all in her mind”. Is it true in context of every youngster? What
do you think about it? Write your answer within 100 words.
Ans.: Science says that even an unborn baby has a picture of
world outside in his mind. It is also true in context of the
youngsters. A child grows up within the protection wall of the
family. He is kept away from the social encounter. S/he develops
her/his own image of world in her/his mind./ This image is based
on the social atmospheres provided to him/. The youngsters have
dreams, phobias and disappointments all in their mind. May be all
of them are not true in real context. They are not mature enough
to deal with the situations independently. They need emotional
security on their elder’s behalf. The need is to develop a sharing
tendency between the young ones and the elder ones. Only then,
the youngsters can leave behind their myths and prejudices,
excelling in every sphere of life.
Q. After reading the text ‘Going Places’, it is clear that it is
natural for teenagers to have unrealistic dreams. Write your
views in the form of a paragraph of about 100 words stating
‘benefits and disadvantages of such fantasizing.’
Ans.: It is natural for teenagers to get lost in fantasizing. It is also
termed as day dreaming. Such unrealistic dreams are seldom got
rid of by the teenagers. This age group starts from thirteen years
when one becomes conscious of surroundings gradually. There
are thoughts, whims and then determinations. Consequently, they
result mostly in agonies and sufferings. Sophie is one such
teenager who dreams like a teenager.
Sophie apparently was determined to have her own boutique,
regardless of money in hand. But in her fancy she became a shop
manager. She dreamt of becoming an actress as well as of having
boutique. To be more sophisticated – a fashion designer. The
fantasizing flight came to an end here, but he faced troubles and
the only disadvantages.
Riding behind her brother Geoff, she imagined to visit all
unknown places, people and countries where people praised and
greeted them. Of course, this unrealistic dream pleased her.
Finally, the romantic and emotional dreaming of Danny Casey’s
love created uneasiness, impatience, pangs, sadness and
burdened posture. Such unrealistic dreams are disadvantageous.
Danny Casey, the innocent Icelander a captive of her fantasizing
chosen for one-side love.
Thus, it is natural for teenagers to have unrealistic dreams. There
are both-benefits and disadvantages of such fantasizing – the
world realities have both.
Q. One of the themes of the lesson ‘going places’ is about an adolescent,
given to hero-worship. You too, must be having your role model or
someone you have always admired or whom you may have considered
your ‘hero’.
ANS: It has been remarked, “hero-worship is the most favorite pastime of
most Indians”.
Perhaps it is very true. In India, wherever you go, you hear people talking of
their favorite heroes and heroines. Cricket being my favorite game, my
most special hero happens to be Sachin Tendulkar, one of the best batsmen
of all times. In my view, there was no other player so dedicated to the
cause of the team and the team and the country as him. He is India’s hope
for the future and the hope of millions of Indians who look upto him. Sachin
is a national icon of his fans all over the world. He has given his life to the
game of cricket. He has broken many records till date. He is the leading run
scorer and the century maker both is test in ODI’s. While at school, his
extraordinary batting skill was noticed by the sports circuit. Soon the young
boy becomes greats in cricket. This little master, with his amazing talent,
has become the tallest master blaster in the world of cricket. He has his
own style. He can score all-round the wicket, off both front foot and back
foot. He can tackle any kind of bowler. He packs tremendous power in to
his short, stocky frame and his ability to time the ball is exemplary.
He has been honored with many prestigious awards, including Padma
Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award etc. He is a role
model to many. He is passionate about his game and has been consistently
successful. Inspite of all the fame, he is down to earth. He respects his
game country, his fan and his family. Everyone Indian should be proud of
this ‘messiah of cricket’ and a wonderful person with a generous heart.
Truly and wisely said precious thing come in small packages.
Q. ‘Going Places’ is partly about teenage behavior and how it affects the
individual and his/her relationship with other around. Imbibing ideas
from the lesson and take up your own,
ANS: Being a teenager is perceived as the coolest time in one’s life. Most
kids think that when they become a teen they will have rights to do more
things. They feel grown up. They think they are old enough to go out on
late nights with friends, slumber parties and go to mall unsupervised etc.
they assume that they are own able to control themselves.
But being a teenager is hard, harder that someone can imagine. Being a
teenager is talking for hours on the phone to your best friend, being talked
about and talking about others. It is being guilty when you are innocent. It
is standing out and fitting in. it is dealing with life when it crashes on you
and trying your hardest to live through it. You tend to feel everything at
once. When you like someone, you almost worship him/her when you hate
someone you despite him/her. When you are lonely, you are miserable.
When you are happy, you get carried away. You have to go through this
stage. These are the best and the worst years of the life. Being a teenager
isn’t anything it’s everything.
And while you’re being a teenager, you ought to live it up. Your parents
probably find it hard to cope up with the stubborn ness and irritability the
teenage bring with it. Not knowing what to do, they start putting
compulsions on you. They expect you to be responsible in studies and other
activities. But always remember, it is all for your benefit.
Q. After reading the story, ‘Going Places’, you were forced to
compare your worlds of Fantasy and reality. Hopefully you find a
great difference in them. Recounts your views and write a diary
entry in about 100 words expressing yourself on ‘Fantasy World
v/s Real World’.