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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT TEST-IIIQ1. Verify these statements by writing ‘T’ for true and ‘F for false.

1. Metal utensils or objects are not dangerous to use in microwave ovens.

2. CCD sensors in digital cameras can help take pictures in very dim light.

3. Dolby digital is an audio compression format that plays on a 5.1 playback system.

4. Wireless local area network is also called Internet.

5. A single layer ‘Blue ray’ disc has capacity up to 25 GB data.

6. Li-Fi is a high speed and fully networked optical wireless communication.

Q2. Select the correct options to answer these questions about space explorations.1. He was one of the first persons to examine space with a telescope. He discovered

four moons of planet Jupiter, saw the mountains and craters on Earth’s moon, and discovered the Milky Way to be a dense collection of stars.

a) Nicolaus Copernicus b) Galileo Galilei c) Eratosthenes

2. He was an English astronomer who discovered that a bright comet has been appearing in the sky about every 76 years, for centuries. The comet is named after him.

a) Edmond Halley b) Galileo Galilei c) Sir Isaac Newton

3. In the 1600s, this scientist proved that the planets move in paths which are elliptical in shape.

a) Isaac Newton b) Eratosthenes c) Johannes Kepler

4. Which was the first artificial satellite to be put into orbit around the Earth? a) Sputnik 1 b) Vostok 1 c) Apollo 1

5. In 1957, Laika was sent abroad Sputnik 2 to orbit the Earth, What kind of animal was Laika?

a) Dog b) Cat c) Monkey

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WORKSHEET-1 BODY LANGUAGE

Regardless of how smart or witty you are there are times when you need to stop and check the usefulness of a positive body language. To acquire the skills of good communicator you require to learn some fundamental guidelines and practice them.

1. Eye Contact

Maintaining good eye contact, respect and interest in what you have to say.

2. Posture

Getting your posture right will automatically make you feel more confident.

3. Head Position

When you want to feel confident and self assured, keep your head level straight, both horizontally and vertically.

4. Mouth

A full smile, with the lip coming above the teeth, shows genuine joy.

5. Arms

Your arms give away clues as to how open and receptive you are to everyone you meet and interact with. So keep your arms out to the side of your body or behind your back.

6. Hand Gestures

Palms slightly up and outward is seen as open and friendly.

7. Legs and Feet

Do not cross your body in relation to others gives an indication of your attitude and feelings towards them.

8. Distance from others

It’s always a good idea to observe other people in the group and see how close they are standing to each other. Then you can follow that distance.

9. Ears If you listen twice as much as you talk, you come across as a good communicator

who knows how to strike up a well balanced conversation.

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Often we move our body parts to express an attitude, feeling or emotion. Match the

following actions with the emotions that they convey.

Column A Column B

1. Bite lips a. Confidence

2. Shake head b. Fury

3. Wrinkle nose c. Annoyance

4. Clench fist d. Nervousness

5. Stamp foot e. Anxiety

6. Raise eyebrows f. Trying to make a decision

7. Nod head g. Impatience

8. Wrinkle forehead h. Unconcern

9. Click fingers i. Dejection

10. Shrug shoulders j. Disagreement

11. Drum fingers k. Perplexity

12. Bite nails l. Astonishment

13. Hunch shoulders m. Trying to remember

14. Brisk, erect walk n. Dislike

15. Stroke chin o. Agreement

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WORKSHEET-2 WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Most countries of the world have sobriquets or nicknames. Very often, they are

referred to by these nicknames.

Read the sobriquets and write the two things that each country reminds you of.

1. Cockpit of Europe

2. Gift of the Nile

3. Playground of Europe

4. Land of the Rising Sun

5. Land of the Golden Fleece

6. Land of Silver

B M

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P

A T A

G T

Z D

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P T Usha

1 4

2 5

3 6

Dhyan Chand

Sushil Kumar

Nisha Millet

Gagan Narang

Michael Ferreira

Milkha Singh

Dhanraj Pillai

Yogeshwar Dutt

Bula Choudhary

Anjali Bhagwat

Pankaj Advani

WORKSHEET-3 SPORTS STARS OF INDIA

India has produced some world-class sports persons. Given here a few who have done India proud.

Write the names of the sports these sports persons are associated with. Choose from the box.

Athletics Hockey Swimming Shooting Billiards and snooker tennis chess wrestling golf archery badminton football

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Somdev Devvarman

7 11

8 12

9

10

13

Baichung Bhutia

Sanjita Chanu

Jeev Milkha Singh

Tania Sachdev

Deepika Kumari

Jwala Gutta

Yuki Bhambri

Sunil Chhetri

Sukhen Dey

Anirban Lahiri

Praveen Thipsay

Limba Ram

P Kashyap

Make your list of the top ten INDIAN

SPORtPERSONS of all times. Besides

the ones given here, consider other as

well.

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WORKSHEET-4

NON-vERBAL COMMUNICATION

Non-verbal communication is as important as verbal communication. It includes gestures, postures, facial expressions and mannerisms. The way a person walks, talks or sits reveals a lot about her/him.

Here are some tips to improve your non-verbal communication skills.

While walking

• Hold yourself erect and hold your head up. It is a sign of confidence.

• Your pace should be neither too fast, nor too slow. This shows that you are a balanced person.

While talking to someone

• Smile as this signals that you are a friendly person.

• Establish eye contact with the person but do not stare.

• Always respect the personal space of others.• Do not cross your arms. It shows that you do

not agree with the other person.• Control your hand movements, do not flail

them.• Avoid putting your hands into your pockets.• Do not touch your face, especially your nose.

It is a sign that you are not speaking the truth or that you have something to hide.

While sitting

• Sit straight and do not slouch. this upright, straight posture shows confidence.

• Put your hands on your lap and your legs firmly on the ground.

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WORKSHEET-5

SELF CONFIDENCE IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS

Here are some guidelines to make you a winner in life.

The basic aim of these three habits is independence. You prioritize and take your own decisions and also accept the responsibility of your actions. For example, if you make a mistake you acknowledge it, correct and learn from it. Set short-term goals, as success in these goals will go a long way in achieving the long-term goals you have set for yourself.

Habit 1Be proactive

• take decisions-choose your response to the challenges that life throws at you

• take responsibility for your actions

Habit - 4Think win-win

• Cooperate for mutual benefit

• If you win, I win; if I win, you win

Habit 2Begin with the end in mind

• know your desired direction and destination in life

• focus on your goals

Habit - 5Seek first to

understand, then to be understood

• Listen to understand others

• Listen with empathy to understand the feeling and meaning

Habit 3Put first things

firstfocus on your priorities-do the things that matter to you most, first

Habit - 6Synergize

• Work towards creative cooperation and teamwork

• Seek creative solutions to problems

these habits are based on the concept of Intedependence. For example, if you help your friend in her/his revision, yours will be done automatically. These habits develop the capacity to work as a team.

the last habit is about developing one’s capability by

RENEWAL and IMPROVEMENt, through physical,

mental, emotional and spiritual exercise.

Habit - 7Sharpen the saw

• Have a balanced self-renewal programme

• Relax to revitalize yourself

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WORKSHEET-6

INDIA’S SPACE PROGRAMME

the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was set up in 1969 under the Department of Space. Over the years India has made rapid strides in her space programme. She has developed several satellites and sent missions to the Moon and to Mars.How much do you know about India’s space programme? tick the correct answer.

1. What is the full form of MOM?a. Mars Observation Missionb. Mars Orbiter Missionc. Mars Orbiting Mercuryd. Mercury Observation Mission

2. Where is the Satish Dhawan Space Centre located?

a. Lucknowb. Hyderabadc. Sriharikotad. Ahmadabad

3. Which was the first meteorological satellite built by ISRO?

a. KALPANA-1b. INSAt 3Ac. INSAt 2Ed. GSAt-2

4. Which of these is an Indo-french satellite mission for oceanographic studies?

a. YOutHSAtb. INSAt - 3Dc. Jugnud. SARAL

5. What is the full form of ASLV?a. Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicleb. Atomic Sensing Launch Vehiclec. Atmospheric Sensing Launch Vehicled. Aided Satellite Launch Vehicle

6. Who is regarded as the Father of India’s space programme?

a. APJ Abdul Kalamb. Jawahar Lal Nehruc. Homi Jehangir Bhabhad. Vikram Sarabhai

7. Which was the first satellite launched by India?

a. Bhaskara-Ib. Aryabhatac. INSAt - 1Ad. Rohini

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ANSWER KEY CLASS - 7

CHAPTER-1 1. Aryabattta, 2. James Lind, 3. Newton, 4. Einstein, 5. Thomas Edison, 6. Alfred Nobel, 7. Marie-Curie, 8. CharlesPage 6 1:d, 2:a, 3:b, 4:f, 5:h, 6:e, 7:c, 8:gCHAPTER-2 1. Sir George Cayley, 2. Robert Boyle, 3. Adam Smith, 4. Lachan Macqurie, 5. Aristophanes, 6. John Bell, 7. Aeshylus, 8. Jacques Cartier, 9. Euclied, 10. Mahatma GandhiCHAPTER-3

Page 12Army

1. General2. Lieutenant General3. Major General4. Brigadier5. Colonel6. Lieutenant Colonel7. Major8. Captain9. Lieutenant

Air Force

1. Air Chief Marshal2. Air Marshal3. Air Vice Marshal4. Air Commodore5. Group Captain6. Wing Commander7. Squadron Leader8. Flight Lieutenant9. Flying Officer

Navy

1. Admiral2. Vice Admiral3. Rear Admiral4. Commodore5. Captain6. Commander7. Lieutenant Commander8. Lieutenant9. Sub-Lieutenant

CHAPTER-4

1:a, 2:b, 3:b, 4:b, 5:a, 6:b, 7:b, 8:b, 9:a, 10:aQ A Page 141: a. Stationary, 2: a. Fare, 3: a. Alter, b: Stationary, b: Fair, c: Altar4: a. Doze, 5: a. Birth, 6: a. Doughb: Dose, b: Berth, b: Doe7: a. Current, 8: a. Bow, 9: a. Greatb: Currant, b: Bough, b: Grate

Fill in the Blanks1. (i) rain, (ii) reign2. (i) toe, (ii) tow3. (i) so, (ii) sow4. (i) stationery, (ii) stationary5. (i) bare, (ii) bear

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6. (i) heal, (ii) heel7. (i) four, (ii) fore8. (i) berth, (ii) birth9. (i) fare, (ii) fair

CHAPTER-5

Crossword QuizPage 19Across: Down2. Kung-Fu 1. Boxing5. Judo 2. Kalari Payattu6. Sambo 3. Jujutsu7. Karate 4. TaekwondoPage 211:c, 2: f, 3: a, 4: b, 5: d, 6: e

CHAPTER-6

Page 22-231: K, 2: I, 3: l, 4: H, 5: J, 6: G, 7: D, 8: C, 9: F, 10: E, 11: A, 12: BPage 241. Bharat Ratna, 2. Padma Shri 3. Param Vir Chakra 4. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 5. Dadasaheb Phalke Award 6. Jeevan Raksha Padak Award 7. Dhyanchand Award 8. Jnanpith AwardPage 251. Padma Vibhushan, 2. Padma Shri, 3. Param Vir Chakra, 4. Dada Saheb Phalke Award, 5. Arjuna Award, 6. Dronacharya Award, 7. Indira Gandhi, 8. Nehru Literacy AwardPage 261. Bharat Ratna, 2. Padma Vibhushan, 3. Padma Bhushan, 4. Padma ShriB. Literacy Award1. Jnanpith Award, 2. Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, 3. Sahitya Akademi AwardC. Entertainment Award1. Dada Saheb Phalke Award2. Critis Award3. National Film Award

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1.b, 2.b, 3. c, 4. c, 5. b, 6. d, 7. a, 8. d,

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Fill in the blanks

1. Cuba, 2. Dung Beetle, 3. Sereech Owl, 4. Bird, 5. Mauritius, 6. AustraliaPage 29

1. Arctic tern, 2. Starling, 3. Humming Birds, 4. Strok, 5. Cucukoos, 6. Swifts, 7. PloverFill in the blanks

1. Ornithology, 2. Humming Bird, 3. Herring Gull, 4. Ostrich, 5. Robin, 6. Penguin, 7. Peahen, 8. toucan, 9. Cuckoo, 10. Pelican, 11. Kiwi, 12. Swift, 13. Swallow, 14. Spoonbill, 15. Bald Eagle, 16. King Fisher, 17. Wood Pecker, 18. Nightingale, 19. Magpie, 20. Owl

CHAPTER-8

1. Beluga Whale, 2. Horse Shoe Crab, 3. Lion Fish, 4. Hammer Head Shark, 5. Leafly Seadragon, 6. Sea Anemone, 7. Cuttle Fish, 8. Brittle StarfishPage 33Fill ups(i) 250, (ii) 18, (iii) Carnivorous, (iv) fish, (v) Squid, (vi) Sounds, (vii) Blood, (viii) Moving, (ix) breathePage 341. g, 2. c, 3. i, 4. d, 5. a, 6. h, 7. b, 8. f, 9. ePage 351. Great White Shark, 2. Spern, 3. Carpet, 4. Poroises, 5. thersher Shark, 6. Blue Whale, 7. Basking Shark, 8. Cat Sharks, 9. Humpback Whale, 10. Baleen Whale

CHAPTER-9

Page 361. C, 2.B, 3.B, 4. C, 5. C, 6. A, 7. D, 8. BPage 371. CMOS, 2. Router, 3. Service, 4. GSM, 5. tCP/IP, 6. Simulator, 7. Motherboard, 8. Virus, 9. Spyware, 10. Applet, 11. Dot, 12. Pixel, 13. Multimedia card, 14. Blu ray DiscPage 381. g, 2. e, 3. h, 4. a, 5. b, 6. c, 7. d, 8. fPage 391. Media Access Control , 2. Mega Byte, 3. Operating System, 4. Random Access Memory, 5. Read Only Memory, 6. Hyper text transfer Protocol, 7. Intenet Protocol, 8. Local Area Network, 9. universe Serial Bus, 10. World Wide Web

CHAPTER-10

1. Red Cliff Line, 2. Durand Line, 3. Macmohan Line, 4. Order. Niesse Line 5. Mannerheim line, 6. 38th Parallel, 7. 49th Parallel

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CHAPTER-11

1. h, 2. k, 3. a, 4. l, 5. f, 6. b, 7. j, 8. i, 9. c, 10. g, 11. dPage 431. Bangladesh, 2. u.K. 3. Belgium, 4. France, 5. Pakistan, 6. Mauritius, 7. Japan, 8. u.S.A.

CHAPTER-12

Page 451. Dengue, 2. Asthma, 3. Migraine, 4. Diarrhoea, 5. Malaria, 6. Cancer, 7. Coma, 8. Pneumonia, 9. Cholera, 10. PneumoniaPage 461. c, 2. am 3. b, 4. b, 5. a, 6. a, 7. c, 8. bPage 471. c, 2. f, 3. a, 4. b, 5. d, 6. ePage 481. e, 2. c, 3. a, 4. f, 5. b, 6. dPage 491. d, 2. a, 3. f, 4. b, 5. h, 6. g, 7. c, 8. i, 9. ePage 50Milk:p, Meat:P, Vegetebles:V, Nuts:M, Potaoes:c, Green Vegetables:v, Wheat, Rice:c, Eggs:P, Oranges, Lemon:V, Fruits:M, Corn flakes:m, Butter:f

CHAPTER-13

Page 51 A. 1. Neem, 2. Aloe-vera, 3. Pepermint, B. 1. Lily, 2. Rose, 3. Marigold, 4. TulipC. 1. c, 2. a, 3. c,Page 541. g, 2. f, 3. j, 4. c, 5. a, 6. i, 7. e, 8. b, 9. d, 10. h1. c, 2. a, 3. d, 4. bPage 551. f, 2. f, 3. t, 4. f, 5. T, 6. T, 7.T, 8. F, 9. T, 10. T

CHAPTER-14

Across Down1. Eklavya 2. Ashawathama3. Bhisham4. Draupadi 5. Bheem7. Shakuni 6. Madri8. Duryodhana

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CHAPTER-15

1. A, 2. C, 3. B, 4. D, 5. B, 6. C, 7. C, 8. C, 9. B, 10. D, 11. A, 12. D, 13. D, 14. A, 15. B

CHAPTER-16

Page 601. Hair dryer, 2. Electric shaver, 3. Power Bank, 4. Halogen heater, 5. 5.1 Sound System, 6. Wall chargerPage 611. F, 2. T, 3. T, 4. T, 5. T, 6.TPage 62Crossword quizAcross Down2. tablet PC 1. Gaming Console3. I-phone 4. I-Pad5. GPS Navigation6. Digital Cameras 7. I-Pod8. Bluetooth

CHAPTER-17

Page 631.,2.,3.,4.,5.,6.,7.Page 64Answer these1. Aryabhatta 2. Sputnik, 3. Explorer 1, 4. Mariner, 5. Laika, 6. Alexy LeonovPage 65Fill in the blanks1. Hubble, 2. Kepler Planets, 3. Sun, Data, Colar System, 4. taikonant, 5. Voyager-I, space, 6. New Horizons, Pluto, 7. Mars

Page 661. b, 2. a, 3. c, 4. a, 5. a, 6. c

CHAPTER-18

1. D, 2. D, 3. C, 4. D, 5. D, 6. B, 7. C, 8. B, 9. D, 10. A, 11. B, 12. C, 13. D, 14. C, 15. A, 16. A, 17. B, 18. B, 19. D, 20. DCHAPTER-19

1. B, 2. B, 3. D, 4. B, 5. D, 6. D, 7. B, 8. C, 9. C, 10. C, 11. C, 12. A, 13. C, 14. B, 15. C, 16. D, 17. B, 18. D, 19. D, 20. B

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CHAPTER-20

1. D, 2. B, 3. D, 4. A, 5. A, 6. D, 7. C, 8. A, 9. A, 10. C, 11. D, 12. A, 13. 122.64, 14. C, 15. A

CHAPTER-11

Page 74 A

1. Dilma Rouseff, 2. Aung San Suukyi, 3. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, 4. Aruna Roy, 5. Chandra Kochhar, 6. Zohra Sehgal, 7. Tabu, 8. Mahasweta DeviPage 76

B1. a, 2. g, 3. b, 4. 3, 5. h, 6. f, 7. c, 8. d

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