Click 👉 Use of English/Grammar Exercise: Unit 5: Literature and Poetry
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Exercise Question and Answers:
Unit 5: " Literature and Poetry "
The Story “ A long walk to water "
(National Book Foundation - New Book/New Syllabus Based on Single National Curriculum Pakistan 2023-2024 and Onwards)
(Class 8 English Notes for 8th Centralized Exam 2023 and onward, FDE, Islamabad)
Exercise Question and Answers:
Answer the following questions.
Q(a). What is the setting of the story?
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The story took place in Southern Sudan in 1985 and 2008. Both times the setting was dry and dangerous (thorns for Nya and war for Salva).
Q(b). Who helped Salva to get to the refugee camp in Kenya?
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No one helped Salva, in fact, he led a group of 1500 boys to reach a refugee camp in Kenya.
Q(c). Who helped Salva to get to the refugee camp in Kenya?
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Share the most challenging aspect of Salva’s life. Salva had to go through many challenges but the most challenging aspect of Salva’s life was when he got separated from his family.
Q(d). Who helped Salva to get to the refugee camp in Kenya?
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When did Salva’s “long walk” start in the story? Salva’s long walk started when he joined village residents to find a refugee camp.
Q(e). How would you feel living in a camp? Explain.
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If I would be living in a camp, I might be very uncomfortable because life in a refugee camp includes overcrowding, lack of food, and sanitary methods.
Q(f). Can you list at least three traits you like about Salva Dut? Explain your answer.
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I like the bravery, helpfulness, and steadfastness of Salva Dut. Being separated from his family and at one point even witnessing the murder of his own uncle, he still manages to summon the courage to carry on and the strength to survive.
Q(g). Do you think the story would have ended differently if it happened in 2020?
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If it happened in 2020, the problem wouldn’t be prolonged for so long and people wouldn’t have to face so many hardships, because it’s the era of technology and advancement.
Q(h). In your life journey who inspired you the most?
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Abdul Sattar Edhi has inspired me the most. He was known for spending his life, helping others. His actions taught us to go work selflessly for the betterment of needy people.
2- Read these two questions and discuss them in groups.
Q(a). How are the two characters different? Compare and contrast.
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Salva had to go through much harder situations and places to get what he wants rather than Nya, who had her dreams and grants come to her.
Q(a). What do you think the author included different time periods in the novel? What can be learned from this style of writing?
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The author included different time periods in the novel to show that in the early times, people had to face immense hardships as compared to the present time. This writing style teaches us perseverance and hope, which are key to success and survival.
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Source: English Book (National Book Foundation, Pakistan)
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