THE SAGA OF THE TIFFIN CARRIERS
Q. As a satisfied customer of the Mumbai dabbawalas, you decide to write a letter to the secretary of the dabbawala association, expressing your heartfelt appreciation for their remarkable efficiency and dependable service. Draft a letter acknowledging their dedication and the positive impact of their work on your daily life.
ANSWER
From:
Abhay Das
Theeram house
Pathanapuram
Idukki
12-2-24
To:
Association Secretary
Dabbawala office
Char street
Mumbai,India
Subject: A Heartfelt Thank You to the Dabbawalas
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to the dedicated team of dabbawalas for their exceptional service. As a long-time customer, I have been consistently impressed by their efficiency, reliability, and commitment to delivering fresh, home-cooked meals to thousands of office-goers in Mumbai.
Your system is truly remarkable. The precision and dedication with which you carry out your daily tasks is nothing short of inspiring. The fact that you have maintained
such a high level of service for over a century is a testament to your organizational skills and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.
Your service has not only made my daily life more convenient but has also contributed to my overall well-being by providing me with healthy, home-cooked meals. It is truly comforting to know that a delicious, hot meal awaits me, no matter how hectic my day may be.
I would like to commend your team for their hard work and dedication. Your efforts have made a significant positive impact on the lives of countless people in Mumbai.
Thank you once again for your invaluable service.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Signature/designation
Q.Prepare a paragraph describing the picture given below based on your
reading of the travel article ‘The Saga of the Tiffin Carriers’.
ANSWER
The image is a photo of a group of dabbawalas with their containers of food. They are introducing their service and its objectives to King Charles.The dabbawalas, a group of men who deliver lunch to office workers in Mumbai, met with King Charles. They told the King how they deliver thousands of lunches every day. The King was
amazed at how they do it. He asked them how they keep the food safe and how they help people. The dabbawalas explained that they use a special system to deliver the lunches and that their work helps many families
THE UNSTOPPABLE SOUL SURFER
Q My first indication that my life would never be the same again, came just as we
were leaving the hospital. Instead of going out the main entrance, we had to go through amaze of hallways and sneak out through the back door. There were hospital security guards with us, and when we got to our car, there were two Kauai policemen who
followed us to a house in Anahola where I could continue to recover in privacy. My
parents explained to me that there was a mob of TV people eagerly waiting to shove
microphones in my face. Honestly, I really don’t enjoy being in the spotlight. But I agreed to do interviews for the benefit of others.
1. Where did Bethany continue to recover in privacy?
2. Why was Bethany and her family accompanied by Kauai police on their way back from hospital?
3. What made Bethany change her mind about giving interviews?
4. When did Bethany first feel that life would never be the same again?
5. Pick out a phrase from the passage which means “receiving a lot of public attention.”
ANSWER
1. At a house in Anahola
2. There was a mob of TV people eagerly waiting to
shove microphones in her face. So to protect
Bethany and her family, Kauai police
accompanied them.
3. for the benefit of others
4. When they were leaving the hospital 1 1
5. in the spotlight
Q. Bethany Hamilton's autobiography reveals her resilient spirit. Her survival story is an inspiration to all. Your school has decided to honour her for her unwavering
determination and refusal to give up in the face of adversity. Draft a notice informing the public about the event.
Q. Bethany Hamilton's shark attack dominated the newspaper headlines the following day. Imagine you are a reporter covering the story. Draft a detailed news report capturing the incident and its aftermath.
ANSWER
Shark Attack Claims Surfer's Arm
Hanalei,Hawaii : In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the local surfing community, 13-year-old surfing prodigy Bethany Hamilton lost her arm in a shark attack on Tuesday. The attack occurred in the crystal-clear waters off the North Shore of Kauai.
Hamilton, a rising star in the world of surfing, was paddling out on her surfboard when she was attacked by a large tiger shark. The shark's powerful jaws severed her left arm near the shoulder. Despite the horrific nature of the attack, Hamilton remained remarkably calm and composed.
Bystanders, including her father, rushed to her aid and applied a tourniquet to stem the bleeding. She was then rushed to a nearby hospital where she underwent emergency surgery.
"It was a terrifying ordeal," said a witness, who requested anonymity. "But Bethany was incredibly brave. She never panicked, even in the face of such a traumatic event."
The incident has raised concerns about shark safety in the area, though attacks are relatively rare. Local authorities are urging beachgoers to exercise caution and to be aware of their surroundings, particularly during dawn and dusk when shark activity is more prevalent.
Hamilton's family has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from the community. They have also praised her resilience and positive attitude. Despite the life-altering injury, Hamilton remains determined to continue surfing and persue her dreams.
WAITING FOR THE RAIN
Q. Read the passage given below and prepare five questions based on it.
The flight nosed into a cloud, and we rocked with the turbulence outside. A peculiar
silence crept among the passengers, most of whom were young men seeking the green,the myriad hues of green pastures of Kerala where it seems everything was in abundancebut a labour force and rain. The plane rocked some more, and somewhere
behind me, a child wailed in fright. An elderly couple alongside, who had been chatting incessantly, was finally quiet.
ANSWER
* What was the general mood of the passengers on the flight?
* How did the turbulence affect the passengers' behavior?
* What does the author's description of the elderly couple's silence reveal about their character or the situation?
* How does the author use imagery and description to convey the allure and challenges of Kerala?
* What is turbulence?
