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"The Wise Man Has Long Ears and a Short Tongue " Ans-  The proverb “The wise man has long ears and a short tongue” means that a wise person listens more and speaks less. “Long ears” represent good listening, while a “short tongue” means controlling unnecessary speech. A wise person listens carefully before giving an opinion. He does not speak in anger or reveal unnecessary information. For example, if two friends have a disagreement, a wise person listens to both sides patiently. He understands the problem first and then gives a calm and useful suggestion. If he speaks without listening, he may make the situation worse. In our daily life, listening helps us learn new things, understand others and avoid misunderstandings. Therefore, we should develop the habit of listening carefully and speaking thoughtfully. In conclusion, we should remember the similar proverb: “Think before you speak.” True wisdom lies in listening more and speaking less. Prepared by - Jyoti Walunj-Landge 

Expansion of Idea -  " Attitude is the Worst Kind of Communication" Ans-  “Attitude is the worst kind of communication” means that our behaviour and attitude can communicate more strongly than our words. A rude, angry or proud attitude can hurt others and create misunderstandings. Even if our words are polite, a negative attitude can damage relationships. For example, suppose a student asks a teacher for help with a difficult lesson. If the teacher replies politely but shows an angry or uninterested attitude, the student may feel discouraged. On the other hand, a friendly and helpful attitude makes the student feel comfortable and confident. Therefore, we should always communicate with respect, patience and kindness. We should understand others and avoid judging them quickly. A positive attitude creates trust and good relationships. In conclusion, our attitude speaks louder than our words. As the proverb says, “Actions speak louder than words.” Prepared by - Jyoti Walunj-Land...

Activity No.4 Read the following extract and complete the activities given below:  A.1.  Complete the following statements . (a) The Abbot of Aberbrothok placed a bell on the Inchcape Rock because...... Ans -it warned sailors about the dangerous rock and saved their lives. (b) The mariners were grateful to the Abbot of Aberbrothok because ....... Ans- he cared for their safety and protected their ships from danger. (c) The result of the thick haze that covered the sky was that........ Ans- the sailors could not see the Inchcape Rock. (d) The Rover, in frustration, pulled his hair and cursed himself because....... Ans- his ship struck the Inchcape Rock and was about to sink. A.2. Arrange the events in the correct sequence . Ans- Correct Order: (b) → (a) → (d) → (c) → (e) (b) The Abbot of Aberbrothok had placed the bell on a buoy on the rock. (a) The waves were so small that they did not move enough to ring the bell. (d) Ralph bent over from the boat. (c) There was a thick haze ...

 1.3 The Cop and the Anthem  Activity No.3 Read the extract and complete the activities given below: At a corner of sixth Avenue electric lights...... away laughed and worked down the street.  Pg no.  Rewrite the statement and state whether they are true or false .  1. Soapy expected that police should catch him. Ans- True 2. Soapy dashed the glass of the shop window to take revenge.  Ans- False To take revenge Soapy threw stone the glass of the shop window.  3. The waiter handed over Soapy to the police. Ans- False The waiter didn't handed over Soapy to the police.  4. The restaurant was Soapy ate was not rich restaurant. Ans- True A.2 Describe the restaurant where Soapy ate meal .  Ans- i. The restaurant where Soapy eat his meal was very common and had no good look.  ii. It was on the opposite side of the street.  iii. Large quantity of food was available on the affordable prices.  iv. It's crockery and atmosphere were thick....

  Activity No. 2.  1.3 The Cop and the Anthem   (A) Read the given extract and complete the activity given below: [12 Marks] Here was an old church, quaint and rambling and gabled. Through one violet-stained win-dow a soft light glowed, where, no doubt the organist loitered over the keys, making sure of his mastery of the coming Sabbath anthem] For there drifted out to Soapy's ears sweet music that caught an and held him transfixed against the convolutions of the iron fence.  The moon was above, full and radiant; vehicles and pedestrians were few: sparrows twittered sleepily in the eaves or a little while the scene might have been a country churchyard. And the anthem that the organist played cemented Soapy to the Iron fence, for he had known it well in the days when his life contained such things as mothers and roses and ambitions and friends and immaculate thoughts and collars. The conjunction of Soapy's receptive state of mind and the influences about the old ...

  "The wise man has long ears and a short tongue." Expansion of the Idea (100–150 words ): Ans- The Wise Man has Long Ears and a Short Tongue The proverb, "The wise man has long ears and a short tongue," suggests us a wise person listens more and speaks less. It also teaches us the importance of being a good listener. By listening carefully, we gain knowledge, understand others' opinions, and avoid misunderstandings. "People respect those who think before they speak". Speaking less also helps us avoid unnecessary arguments and careless words that may hurt others.  A good doctor listens patiently to a patient's problems before giving treatment. If the doctor speaks without listening, the diagnosis may be wrong. Similarly, a wise person first listens carefully, understands the situation, and then speaks thoughtfully. This is why people trust and respect good listeners. A wise person also uses words thoughtfully and speaks only when necessary. Good l...