Sports and Wellness — Class 6 English
Poorvi · Chapter 4
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Chapter summary
The story in steps
- Prabhat hates losing and plays only when he feels sure of winning.
- A new student, Surya, joins school and is chosen to play badminton against Prabhat.
- During the friendly match, Prabhat secretly changes the scoreboard and wins by cheating.
- Surya stays cheerful after losing and even says the match was fun.
- Prabhat watches Surya for days and sees that he enjoys games whether he wins or loses.
- Prabhat changes his attitude, enjoys games honestly, and others praise his sporting spirit.
Key ideas & terms
- Prabhat
- The boy in 'Change of Heart' who learns to value enjoyment and fair play over winning at any cost.
- Surya
- The cheerful new student whose love of playing for fun changes Prabhat's attitude.
- Sporting spirit
- Playing fairly, respecting opponents and enjoying the game rather than only chasing victory.
- 'The Winner'
- A poem by Georgia Heard in which children play until night falls and 'Night wins'.
- Yoga
- An ancient Indian practice uniting mind and body; its name comes from the Sanskrit root 'yuj', meaning to join.
- Sage Patanjali
- The sage who systematised yoga in the 'Yoga Sutras of Patanjali'.
शब्दार्थ · Word meanings
- defeat
- loss
- on the contrary
- just the opposite
- terrible
- very unhappy
- sensed
- had known
- significant
- important
- conducted
- organised
- phenomenon
- someone with special qualities
- hopeless
- having no skill in something
- kept a close watch on
- observed carefully
- tally of your scores
- record of your points
- sporting spirit
- fair and respectful attitude in games
Extra questions & answers
What was Prabhat's attitude to games at the start of 'Change of Heart'?
He could not bear to lose and would only play games he was sure of winning, feeling terrible whenever he lost.
How did Prabhat win the badminton match against Surya?
He cheated by changing the scoreboard while Surya was distracted and not paying attention to the match.
Why did Prabhat not feel happy after winning by cheating?
His dishonest win brought him no joy, and he was troubled that Surya, who lost, did not feel bad at all.
What did Prabhat learn by watching Surya?
He learnt that to enjoy a game you do not need a scoreboard; you should try to do well and enjoy every moment, win or lose.
Why is the title 'Change of Heart' suitable?
Because Prabhat changes from someone obsessed with winning into someone with a true sporting spirit who enjoys playing fairly.
In the poem 'The Winner', why does 'Night' win?
Because darkness falls and the cold ends the children's play, so the time for the game is over; this is personification.
Who wrote the poem 'The Winner'?
The poem was written by Georgia Heard.
What does the word 'Yoga' mean and where does it come from?
It comes from the Sanskrit root 'yuj', meaning to join or unite, symbolising the unity of mind and body.
Give two benefits of practising yoga.
Yoga strengthens muscles and increases flexibility, and it calms the mind, reduces stress and improves sleep and concentration.
Which day is celebrated as International Yoga Day?
21st June is celebrated worldwide as International Yoga Day.
Let us do these activities before we read.
I Which games or sports do you play?
I play badminton and football with my friends in the evening. I also enjoy playing hide and seek and cricket for fun.
II Read the questions given below. Talk about them and make a list. 1. Which games or sports do you play for fun?
I play hide and seek, marbles, and cricket in my neighbourhood for fun without worrying about winning.
II Read the questions given below. Talk about them and make a list. 2. Which games or sports do you play for competition?
I play badminton and kho-kho for competition during school games periods and inter-house matches.
III How do you feel when you win or lose?
When I win I feel happy and proud, and when I lose I feel a little sad but I try to learn from it and enjoy the game.
IV Work in pairs. Tick the correct meaning of the following: 1. friendly matches (i) matches played to win a trophy (ii) matches played without competition
(ii) matches played without competition
IV Work in pairs. Tick the correct meaning of the following: 2. opponent (i) someone who you compete with (ii) someone you want to be a partner with
(i) someone who you compete with
IV Work in pairs. Tick the correct meaning of the following: 3. tally of marks (i) final marks on a report card (ii) record of points in a game/match
(ii) record of points in a game/match
IV Work in pairs. Tick the correct meaning of the following: 4. sporting spirit (i) following all the rules in a game (ii) being fair and respecting each player in a game
(ii) being fair and respecting each player in a game
Let us discuss
1. State whether the following is True or False. Prabhat would accept losing to anyone easily.
False. Prabhat could not bear losing at all, not even at marbles, and avoided games he might lose.
2. What was special about the last Friday of each month?
On the last Friday of each month the coach conducted friendly matches during the games period and teams were decided on Monday.
3. Who was responsible for maintaining the score for the match?
Prabhat was given the responsibility of keeping score for his badminton match against Surya.
4. Do you think Prabhat wished to play another match with Surya? Why do you think so?
No, Prabhat did not wish to play again soon because he had cheated to win and knew Surya was actually the better player. Surya, however, cheerfully said they should play again.
Let us discuss
1. How did Surya feel about playing?
Surya enjoyed playing for its own sake. He remained happy and smiling whether he was winning at badminton or hopeless at basketball, and was not upset by losing.
2. What was it about Surya that Prabhat observed?
Prabhat observed that Surya was great at some things like badminton and terrible at others like basketball, but he enjoyed everything equally without worrying about the scoreboard, winning or losing.
Let us think and reflect
I Read the lines given below and answer the questions. 1. If Prabhat sensed that he would lose a game, he would not play it. He would take part only when he was sure of winning, even if the game lasted only for a minute. You could not stop him from playing the kind of games he was really good at, like badminton. (i) Complete the sentence suitably. Prabhat would play a game only if ____________________.
Prabhat would play a game only if he was sure of winning.
I Read the lines given below and answer the questions. 1. If Prabhat sensed that he would lose a game, he would not play it. He would take part only when he was sure of winning, even if the game lasted only for a minute. You could not stop him from playing the kind of games he was really good at, like badminton. (ii) Which game was Prabhat good at playing?
Prabhat was really good at badminton.
I Read the lines given below and answer the questions. 1. If Prabhat sensed that he would lose a game, he would not play it. He would take part only when he was sure of winning, even if the game lasted only for a minute. You could not stop him from playing the kind of games he was really good at, like badminton. (iii) Select the most suitable option to complete the sentence. This behaviour of Prabhat tells us that he was ________________. a. good at the game b. sure to win c. afraid of losing
c. afraid of losing
I Read the lines given below and answer the questions. 2. Surprisingly, Prabhat could not sleep well that night. He had won the game but he did not feel as happy as he usually did. What was surprising was that Surya did not feel bad about losing. What was more surprising was that Prabhat saw Surya playing basketball the next day. (i) Select the one option that tells us about the way Prabhat was feeling that night. a. hurt b. unhappy c. afraid d. focused
b. unhappy
I Read the lines given below and answer the questions. 2. Surprisingly, Prabhat could not sleep well that night. He had won the game but he did not feel as happy as he usually did. What was surprising was that Surya did not feel bad about losing. What was more surprising was that Prabhat saw Surya playing basketball the next day. (ii) Why does Prabhat find Surya's behaviour 'surprising'?
Prabhat finds it surprising because Surya did not feel sad after losing the badminton match and was happily playing basketball the next day even though he was hopeless at it, which was opposite to Prabhat's own win-at-all-costs attitude.
I Read the lines given below and answer the questions. 2. Surprisingly, Prabhat could not sleep well that night. He had won the game but he did not feel as happy as he usually did. What was surprising was that Surya did not feel bad about losing. What was more surprising was that Prabhat saw Surya playing basketball the next day. (iii) Fill in the blank by choosing the most suitable option given in the bracket. We can say that Surya's reaction to not winning was ____________________ (similar to/as serious as/different from) Prabhat's.
different from
II Answer the following questions. 1. How did Prabhat's attitude towards winning and losing affect his enjoyment of games in the beginning?
In the beginning Prabhat only enjoyed games he was sure to win. He avoided any game he might lose, so he missed the fun of playing and felt terrible when he lost, making games stressful rather than enjoyable.
II Answer the following questions. 2. Why do you think Prabhat cheated in the beginning to win the badminton match against Surya?
Prabhat cheated by changing the scoreboard because he was afraid of losing, especially to a new and excellent player like Surya, and he wanted to keep his image as a winner.
II Answer the following questions. 3. How did Surya's attitude differ from Prabhat's?
Surya played for enjoyment, stayed relaxed, joked and smiled whether winning or losing, while Prabhat played only to win, took games very seriously and felt unhappy when he lost.
II Answer the following questions. 4. Do you think Prabhat's approach to games was healthy? Why or why not?
No, it was not healthy. It made him anxious, avoided challenges, and led him to cheat. A healthy approach is to try your best and enjoy the game regardless of the result.
II Answer the following questions. 5. Why do you think sporting spirit is important?
Sporting spirit is important because it teaches fairness, respect for opponents, teamwork, and how to win humbly and lose gracefully, making games enjoyable for everyone.
II Answer the following questions. 6. Explain how the title of the story, 'Change of Heart', is suitable.
The title is suitable because Prabhat's heart or attitude changes completely. From being obsessed with winning, he learns from Surya to love the game itself, joke while playing and develop true sporting spirit.
Let us learn
I Make as many words as possible using consecutive letters, without changing the order of the letters, from the words in the boxes. One has been done for you. 1. BADMINTON BAD ADMIN MINT IN TON ON 2. PHENOMENON
From PHENOMENON we can make PHENOMENON, PHENO, HEN, NOMENON, MEN, NON, ON etc. Examples: PHEN, HEN, NOMEN, MEN, ON.
I Make as many words as possible using consecutive letters, without changing the order of the letters, from the words in the boxes. One has been done for you. 3. BASKETBALL
From BASKETBALL we can make ASK, BASKET, KET, BALL, ALL, SKET, BAS etc. Examples: BASKET, ASK, BASK, KET, BALL, ALL.
II Read the following sentences and circle the verbs. 1. Everyone was discussing their game and how Prabhat had played so well.
Verbs are was discussing and had played. Was discussing is past continuous and had played is past perfect.
II Read the following sentences and circle the verbs. 2. He had won the game but he did not feel as happy as he usually did.
Verbs are had won, did feel and did. Had won is past perfect.
II Read the following sentences and circle the verbs. 3. What was more surprising that Surya had not felt bad about losing.
Verbs are was and had felt. Had felt is past perfect.
III Arrange the circled verbs as the first action (old action) or second action (new action). One has been done for you. S. No. Column A FIRST ACTION (OLD) Column B SECOND ACTION (NEW) 1. had played was discussing 2.
2. Column A FIRST ACTION had won Column B SECOND ACTION did feel (and was discussing is second to had played). The past perfect verb is the earlier action.
III Arrange the circled verbs as the first action (old action) or second action (new action). One has been done for you. 3.
3. Column A FIRST ACTION had felt Column B SECOND ACTION was. Had felt happened before the feeling of surprise described by was.
IV Fill in the blanks with the past perfect form of verbs given within the brackets. 1. Prabhat __________ already __________ his homework before going to the badminton match. (finish)
Prabhat had already finished his homework before going to the badminton match.
IV Fill in the blanks with the past perfect form of verbs given within the brackets. 2. Surya __________ basketball for years before joining the school's badminton team. (play)
Surya had played basketball for years before joining the school's badminton team.
IV Fill in the blanks with the past perfect form of verbs given within the brackets. 3. By the time Prabhat arrived, Surya __________ already __________ several matches. (win)
By the time Prabhat arrived, Surya had already won several matches.
IV Fill in the blanks with the past perfect form of verbs given within the brackets. 4. The new student, Surya, __________ Prabhat before coming to the school. (never meet)
The new student, Surya, had never met Prabhat before coming to the school.
IV Fill in the blanks with the past perfect form of verbs given within the brackets. 5. Before the games period, Prabhat __________ badminton extensively. (practise)
Before the games period, Prabhat had practised badminton extensively.
Let us listen
I You will listen to an announcement. As you listen, circle the pair that was chosen to play chess. (refer to page 128 for transcript) Rima - Dhiraj Gita - Hitesh Sarita - Nupur
Sarita - Nupur was chosen to play chess.
II You will once again listen to the announcement. As you listen, fill in the notes with important details. 1. How many Friday matches will be played?
Three Friday matches will be played – chess, kho-kho and badminton.
II You will once again listen to the announcement. As you listen, fill in the notes with important details. 2. What was put up on the sports' notice board?
The kho-kho teams' name list was put up on the sports' notice board.
II You will once again listen to the announcement. As you listen, fill in the notes with important details. 3. Who will sponsor the kho-kho team's refreshments?
Xydium Sports Club will sponsor the kho-kho team's refreshments.
II You will once again listen to the announcement. As you listen, fill in the notes with important details. 4. Who will be the scorekeeper for chess?
Vani will be the scorekeeper for chess.
II You will once again listen to the announcement. As you listen, fill in the notes with important details. 5. Who will be the referee for kho-kho?
The speaker (the announcer) himself/herself will be the referee for kho-kho.
II You will once again listen to the announcement. As you listen, fill in the notes with important details. 6. Which Friday periods are meant for kho-kho?
2nd and 3rd periods on Friday are meant for kho-kho. The other two matches will be during the regular games period.
Let us speak
1. You are Vani— You want to request your friends to take you in their team during games period.
Could you please take me in your team during the games period? I would love to play with you all.
2. You are Somiwon— You want to tell Hitesh to help you with the cleaning of the classroom cupboard.
Please can you help me with cleaning the classroom cupboard, Hitesh?
3. You are Sumit— You accidently spilled water on Nupur's desk.
I'm very sorry, that was my fault. I accidentally spilled water on your desk, Nupur. I will clean it right away.
4. You are Hitesh— You forgot to get Simran's Art file to school.
I'm sorry, Simran. I forgot to get your Art file to school. I will bring it tomorrow without fail.
5. You are Kriti— You spoke rudely to Nupur.
I'm very sorry for the way I behaved, Nupur. I apologise. I was out of line.
6. You are Mohan— You wish to thank Hitesh for helping you practice for the Inter-House speech competition.
Thank you, Hitesh. It means so much to me that you helped me practise for the Inter-House speech competition. I truly appreciate your help.
7. You are Meher— You are grateful that Simran helped you understand a chapter taught at school when you were absent.
Thank you, Simran. I wish to thank you from the bottom of my heart because you helped me understand the chapter I missed when I was absent.
8. You are Rima— You are thankful to Gita for helping you collect the notebooks from the staff-room.
Thank you, Gita. I truly appreciate your help with collecting the notebooks from the staff-room.
Let us write
Prabhat managed to change the scoreboard while Surya was looking elsewhere. Yet, he did not feel so happy that night. Unable to sleep, he decided to write down his feelings in his diary. Given below is the page where he wrote his feelings that night. Complete it with the help of the phrases given in the box below. I won the match I do not feel happy about it I will lose the match I managed to change the scoreboard I felt very happy Everyone congratulated me after my win Surya did not feel bad He had fun playing with me Saturday 17 August 20XX 8:00 p.m. Today, I defeated Surya in a badminton match but 1. __________________________. He was playing very well and was getting the points easily. I was sure that 2. _____________________. So, when everyone was laughing at a joke he cracked, 3. _____________________________. No one noticed the change and 4. __________________________________. What surprised me the most was that he said 5. _________________ and we should play again. How could he be so relaxed after losing a match? He should have been sad if not crying over his loss! Though 6. _______________________________, I did not enjoy as I usually do. It really disturbed me that 7. ____________________ about losing the match. It is still bothering me. Is it because I changed the score? I do not understand myself. Let me sleep now. I feel that it may make me feel better. Goodnight!
Completed diary: 1. I do not feel happy about it 2. I will lose the match 3. I managed to change the scoreboard 4. Everyone congratulated me after my win 5. He had fun playing with me 6. I won the match 7. Surya did not feel bad. The completed entry reads: Today I defeated Surya but I do not feel happy about it. I was sure that I will lose the match so I managed to change the scoreboard. Everyone congratulated me but Surya said he had fun playing with me and we should play again. Though I won the match I did not enjoy it because Surya did not feel bad about losing.
Let us do these activities before we read.
I Look at this picture. 1. What are these children doing? 2. Where do you think they are? 3. What is the time of the day?
1. The children are playing ball in a field. 2. They are next to a creek in their neighbour's field. 3. It is evening, when blue dark turns to black.
II Discuss the given questions with your classmates and teacher. You may begin your sentences with— I go to ... I play with ... The place I go to for playing ... I like playing ... Sometimes I come back ... 1. When do you go to play after school?
I go to play in the evening after finishing my homework, around 5 p.m.
II Discuss the given questions with your classmates and teacher. 2. Who do you play with?
I play with my friends from the neighbourhood and classmates.
II Discuss the given questions with your classmates and teacher. 3. Where do you go to play in the evening?
The place I go to for playing is the park near my house and sometimes the school ground.
II Discuss the given questions with your classmates and teacher. 4. Which games do you like playing?
I like playing football, badminton and kho-kho. My favourite is football.
II Discuss the given questions with your classmates and teacher. 5. When do you come back home?
Sometimes I come back home when it gets dark, around 6:30 p.m., when night wins and game is over.
Let us discuss
I Read the given lines from the poem. Write the meaning of the lines by identifying the words/expressions in them. S.No. Lines from the poem Meaning 1. next to the creek Clue: a small body of water
Next to the creek means beside a small stream or narrow water body where the children play.
I Read the given lines from the poem. Write the meaning of the lines by identifying the words/expressions in them. 2. I can't even catch my breath Clue: the child has been running
I can't even catch my breath means the child is breathless and panting because they have been running very fast.
I Read the given lines from the poem. Write the meaning of the lines by identifying the words/expressions in them. 3. When blue dark turns to black Clue: the colour of the sky changes from blue to black What does it mean?
It means dusk turning into night, the evening sky changing from blue to dark black as night approaches.
I Read the given lines from the poem. Write the meaning of the lines by identifying the words/expressions in them. 4. trees creep close Clue: it is evening time Why do you think the trees seem close?
Trees creep close means in the growing darkness the trees' shadows look nearer and make the field feel smaller and a bit scary, signalling that play time is over.
II Read the poem. Complete the following based on the poem. The children play ______________ in the ______________ in the neighbour's ______________. They run so ______________ that they run out of breath. They continue to play till the evening when the blue sky turns ______________, and the trees are not clearly visible. They can feel their feet ______________, now that it is cold. Finally, they stop ______________ and go home as it is night.
The children play ball in the evening in the neighbour's field. They run so fast that they run out of breath. They continue to play till the evening when the blue sky turns black, and the trees are not clearly visible. They can feel their feet aching, now that it is cold. Finally, they stop playing and go home as it is night.
Let us think and reflect
I Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow. 1. We run so fast I can't even catch my breath. (i) Complete the sentence given below with the correct option. The speaker needs to catch her breath because ____________________________________. A. everyone decides to walk B. all the friends wish to go home C. running fast results in being breathless D. they need to do breathing exercises
C. running fast results in being breathless
I Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow. 1. We run so fast I can't even catch my breath. (ii) Is the speaker alone? Why do you say so?
No, the speaker is not alone. The poem says we play ball and we run, showing a group of children playing together.
I Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow. 1. We run so fast I can't even catch my breath. (iii) What does the pattern in the lines tell us?
The words can't even catch my breath are written one below the other to visually show breathlessness, as if the speaker is panting and cannot speak the words together.
I Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow. 2. When blue dark turns to black, cold grass aches our feet, trees creep close— game's over. Night wins! (i) Give one reason why the grass is cold.
The grass is cold because it is evening and night is approaching, the temperature drops and dew begins to form.
I Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow. 2. When blue dark turns to black, cold grass aches our feet, trees creep close— game's over. Night wins! (ii) Complete the sentence suitably. The children's feet are aching because_________________.
The children's feet are aching because they have been running barefoot on cold grass for a long time.
I Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow. 2. When blue dark turns to black, cold grass aches our feet, trees creep close— game's over. Night wins! (iii) Why does 'Night' win? Night wins because the ___________________________. A. time for play has ended B. children are tired C. time to play at home begins D. night follows day
A. time for play has ended
Let us learn
2. The poet has talked about a creek in the poem. You now know that creek is a water body. Complete the word web given below by writing which other water bodies you can think of. water bodies
Other water bodies are river, lake, pond, stream, ocean, sea, waterfall, canal and brook.
Let us listen
Listen to the riddles and write which sport is being referred to in the table below. Riddle 1 2 3 4 Sport Riddle 1 Run and pass, run and pass Kick a black and white ball Kick it straight into the goal Watch for mud—don't fall. What sport am I?
Football
Listen to the riddles and write which sport is being referred to in the table below. Riddle 2 Hold your breath, say Hu-tu-tu, till you touch one or two. Take care to keep a distance wide As you run back to your team's side. Which sport am I?
Kabaddi
Listen to the riddles and write which sport is being referred to in the table below. Riddle 3 In the water, hold your breath, The water is very cool, Arms turn, legs kick In the blue pool. Which sport am I?
Swimming
Listen to the riddles and write which sport is being referred to in the table below. Riddle 4 Breathe in, breathe out! Practise every day just right, You will be healthy and fit Get energy and grow in might. What am I?
Yoga
Let us write
Write a paragraph about your playtime, using the clues given below. • What time do I go out to play? • Who do I play with? • What games do we play? • Which is my favourite game? • What do we gain from playing together? • When do we finish playing and go home? Now, give a title to your paragraph.
Title: My Happy Playtime. I go out to play every evening at 5 p.m. after finishing my homework. I play with my friends in the neighbour's field next to the creek. We play football, kho-kho and badminton. My favourite game is football because we run fast and work as a team. Playing together teaches us teamwork, sporting spirit and keeps us healthy and happy. We finish when blue dark turns to black and the cold grass aches our feet, then we go home as night wins.
Let us do these activities before we read.
1. What do you know about yoga? Discuss in pairs and share with the whole class.
Yoga is an ancient practice from India that joins body, mind and breath. It includes asanas, breathing and meditation and keeps us healthy and calm.
2. What is 21st June known for? What do we do on this day?
21st June is International Yoga Day. On this day people all over the world practise yoga and spread awareness about its benefits.
3. List as many words you know related to yoga. Share them with your classmates.
Asana, pranayama, meditation, balance, flexibility, concentration, health, breath, calm, wellness.
4. Let us play the game of Antakshari. The first word is 'yoga'. The next word must then begin with the letter 'a'. This activity will go on and the whole class will participate and write the words on the blackboard. How many new words have you learnt?
Chain example: yoga – asana – asana – ananda – asana etc. We learn many new words through the game while thinking quickly.
Let us discuss
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks with words from the box. Yoga is a practise that not only improves physical flexibility but also improves mental 1. ____________ and leads to a healthier 2. ______________. It involves a series of asanas, which increase muscular 3. ______________. Practising yoga also leads to a better body and mind 4. ______________ and reduces body pain such as the lower back. Moreover, the focus on breathing techniques and meditation makes the mind 5. ______________, lessens 6. ______________, and improves the quality of 7. ______________. This helps to adopt a more positive lifestyle. sleep lifestyle health strength calm stress balance
1. health 2. lifestyle 3. strength 4. balance 5. calm 6. stress 7. sleep
Let us think and reflect
1. What is the aim of yoga?
The aim of yoga is to unite mind and body, thought and action, and bring harmony between human and nature, making the mind quiet and free from distractions for overall well-being.
2. Explain the idea of unity in yoga.
Unity in yoga comes from the Sanskrit root yuj meaning to join. It means joining body with mind, thought with action, and human with nature through breath, awareness and postures.
3. What does the launch of the WHO mYoga app tell us about the importance of yoga?
The WHO mYoga app launched on 20 June 2021 shows that yoga's health benefits are recognised worldwide and that organisations want a free, easy tool for everyone to learn and practise yoga.
4. Describe one long-term effect that the practice of yoga can have on a person's qualities.
Long-term yoga practice can make a person calmer, more focused, more flexible and stronger, with lower stress, better sleep, better concentration and a more positive, balanced lifestyle.
Let us learn
I Read the extract given below and focus on the highlighted words. 1. Complete the sentences given below by filling in the blanks with correct use of practice (as a noun) or practise (as a verb). Share the answers with your classmates and the teacher. (i) It is important to have a regular _____________ of stretching every morning to stay flexible.
practice
I Read the extract given below and focus on the highlighted words. 1. Complete the sentences given below by filling in the blanks with correct use of practice (as a noun) or practise (as a verb). (ii) I _____________ Yoga every day to keep my mind and body healthy.
practise
I Read the extract given below and focus on the highlighted words. 1. Complete the sentences given below by filling in the blanks with correct use of practice (as a noun) or practise (as a verb). (iii) The teacher said, you can join the school hockey team but it requires a lot of _____________ to improve your skills.
practice
I Read the extract given below and focus on the highlighted words. 1. Complete the sentences given below by filling in the blanks with correct use of practice (as a noun) or practise (as a verb). (iv) Our athletics coach asked us to _____________ running on grass to strengthen our grip while running.
practise
I Read the extract given below and focus on the highlighted words. 1. Complete the sentences given below by filling in the blanks with correct use of practice (as a noun) or practise (as a verb). (v) I _____________ deep breathing exercises when I feel stressed to calm myself down.
practise
I Read the extract given below and focus on the highlighted words. 1. Complete the sentences given below by filling in the blanks with correct use of practice (as a noun) or practise (as a verb). (vi) Developing a good habit of eating fruits and vegetables should be a daily _____________.
practice
2. Another common word that has the 's' and 'c' variation in spellings is 'advice' (noun) and 'advise' (verb). Make two sentences each using 'advice' and 'advise' and share with your classmates and the teacher.
Advice (noun): 1. My grandfather gave me good advice to practise yoga daily. 2. Take your teacher's advice about healthy eating. Advise (verb): 1. The doctor will advise you to do breathing exercises. 2. I advise you to sleep early and stay calm.
II Make as many words as you can using the letters shown. Use the letter 'A' in all the words that you make. A Y E G O N R
Words using A: yoga, yogan, gain, ran, ray, gray, organ, angry, range, yarn, yearn, gear, rang, gray
Let us listen
You will listen to a girl talk about practising yoga. As you listen, select four true statements from the sentences given in the table. (refer to page 129 for transcript) Statements T / F 1. The girl sees people at the park doing breathing exercises.
True. She sees many young and old people doing yogic breathing exercises in the park.
You will listen to a girl talk about practising yoga. As you listen, select four true statements from the sentences given in the table. 2. Her grandfather began practising yoga sixteen years ago.
False. Her grandfather began practising yoga when he was 16 years old and is now 65, so he has practised for about 49 years.
You will listen to a girl talk about practising yoga. As you listen, select four true statements from the sentences given in the table. 3. The girl practises some easy yoga exercises with her grandfather.
True. She does simple yoga exercises with her grandfather.
You will listen to a girl talk about practising yoga. As you listen, select four true statements from the sentences given in the table. 4. The girl practises breathing exercises to relax.
True. She does breathing exercises when worried about competitions to feel focused and calm.
You will listen to a girl talk about practising yoga. As you listen, select four true statements from the sentences given in the table. 5. Her grandfather is fit even though he has untimely meals.
False. He is fit because he eats a balanced diet regularly and does yoga.
You will listen to a girl talk about practising yoga. As you listen, select four true statements from the sentences given in the table. 6. Her grandfather's regular yoga practise has kept him strong.
True. Regular yoga has kept him fit and strong even at 65.
You will listen to a girl talk about practising yoga. As you listen, select four true statements from the sentences given in the table. 7. The girl wishes to learn asanas over the weekend.
False. She plans to learn some asanas from her grandfather during the summer vacations.
Let us write
Write a short paragraph on 'The Benefits of Yoga'. You may use the following sentence starters along with your own ideas to create the paragraph. Opening line Yoga is important because ... Supporting ideas • One benefit of yoga that interests me is ... • Practising yoga can help people ... • A popular yoga pose is _____ because ... • Yoga is not just physical exercise; it also ... Concluding line Finally, yoga can be a great way to ...
Yoga is important because it brings unity of mind and body and promotes overall well-being. One benefit of yoga that interests me is that asanas stretch and strengthen muscles and reduce back pain while improving flexibility and balance. Practising yoga can help people calm the mind, reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep and concentration, boost immunity and keep the heart healthy. A popular yoga pose is Tadasana because it improves posture and balance. Yoga is not just physical exercise; it also involves breathing and meditation for mental peace. Finally, yoga can be a great way to live a healthy, calm and positive life every day.