CG Board Class 7 Solutions for English Chapter 7 Jimmy Jet and His TV Set

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CG Board Class 7th English Solutions

Chapter - 7
Subject - English
Chapter name - Jimmy Jet and His TV Set

Page No. 24, Chapter: 07, Chapter Name: Jimmy Jet and His TV Set

Reading Comprehension
A. Answer the following questions:
1. What did Jimmy Jet want to do?
Ans: Jimmy Jet wanted to watch his TV set all day and all night. He loved watching TV
all day.

2. Why did Jim grow pale and lean?
Ans: Jimmy Jet grew pale and lean because he watched TV all day and all night.

3. What does the poet want to say in these lines:
1) From 'The Early Show' to 'The Late Late Show.'
Ans: The poet meant that Jimmy Jet wanted to watch every show from early morning to
late night.

2) He loved to watch his TV set as much as you.
Ans: He loved to watch his TV set as much as you do, which means that Jimmy Jet
loved watching TV like we love to watch and enjoy.

3) And now instead of him watching TV, we all sit around and watch him.
Ans: Jimmy used to watch TV all day and all night until he grew pale and lean. He
watched TV so much that he physically resembled a TV to his family. So now, instead of
him watching TV, they would sit around and watch him.

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4. What looked like a tail?
Ans: Jimmy Jet grew a plug that looked like a tail.

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5. What message does this poem convey?

Ans: The message this poem conveys is that children should not watch so much TV
that they become like TV.

B. Several funny things happened to Jim. Complete the table to mention the
changes in him.

chin Tuning dial

brains T.V tubes

face TV screen

ears Knobs

bottom Chair

hair Antennae

Vocabulary
(A) Complete the word web.

1. Antennae
2. Tubes
3. Screen
4. Knobs
5. Plug
6. Turning Dial

(B) Homonyms are words with the same pronunciation but different spellings and
meanings. Write the homonyms of the words given in the place provided.

Example : see - sea

hair hare

tail Tale

Pale pail

ice eyes

to two

(C) The words given below have more than one meaning. Consult the dictionary
and write the meanings of the words and frame sentences in your notebooks.
Show, watch, antennae

1. Show-
(i) To make someone see something - I had to show my dance to prove my talent.
(ii) A type of performance for people - There was a magic show in the auditorium.

2. Watch-
(i) To look at something or somebody - I like watching reality shows.
(ii) A small clock to wear around the wrist - I have three watches.

3. Antennae-
(i) Two thin sensory organs found on insects - Mosquitoes have antennae.
(ii) A transmitter that generates radio waves - A TV antenna sends signals from stations.

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(D) A word grid is given below:
Find the rhyming words for the words given below. You can get the words both
Horizontally and Vertically. Put a circle around the words:

1. lean 2. jet 3. Hair 4. pale

1. lean: Keen, Between, Mean, Seen
2. hair: Share, Air, Dare
3. Jet: Get, Bet, Pet, Net, At

4. Pale: Sale, Tale, Tail, Fail

Page No. 26, Chapter: 07, Chapter Name: Jimmy Jet and His TV Set
Writing
There is a class of 100 students. Given below is a bar diagram showing what the
students do in their free time. Look at the bar diagram and fill in the blanks.

1. 5 students paint during their free time.
2. As many as 50 students play cricket in free time.
3. 10 students read in their free time.
4. In their free time 15 students do cycling.
5. Watching TV is a pastime for 20 students.

Page No. 27, Chapter: 07, Chapter Name: Jimmy Jet and His TV Set
Activity
A. 1. Listen to the dialogue between Vishu and Vinni carefully. Encircle the TV
channels that they watch
See Appendix 1, Lesson 6.
Pogo, National Geographic, Cartoon Network, Doordarshan, Discovery, Zee TV,
Aastha, Aaj Tak, Sanskar
Ans: Cartoon Network, Pogo, Discovery Channel, National Geographic

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2. Listen carefully and complete the table.
Favourite channels Reasons

Vinni Cartoon Network She likes fantasies.
Pogo channel

Vishnu Discovery Channel He likes real-life scenes.

and National
Geographic.

Sheena Music channels She likes to dance.

Vinni’s grandmother Aastha Channel and She likes spiritual shows.
Sanskar Channel.

Vinni’s parents News Channel. They like to be updated about
the world around them.

B. (Pair work) Give reasons why we:
1. Should watch TV, 2. Should not watch TV.
Ans:
Reasons why we should watch TV:
a) Entertainment and relaxation: Television offers a wide range of programmes,
including movies, shows, documentaries, and sports events, which can provide
entertainment and help us relax after a long day.

b) Educational content: TV programmes can be informative and educational, offering
documentaries, news broadcasts, educational shows, and cultural programmes that can
expand our knowledge and understanding of the world.

c) Stay updated: Television is a popular medium for news and current affairs. Watching
TV can help us stay informed about local and global events, developments, and issues.

d) Cultural exposure: Television provides a platform for showcasing diverse cultures,
traditions, and perspectives. By watching TV, we can gain exposure to different
lifestyles, traditions, and experiences.
e) Social connection: TV shows and events often become topics of discussion and can
help facilitate social interaction and connection with others who share similar interests.

Reasons why we should not watch TV:
a) Time consumption: Watching excessive TV can lead to a waste of time, especially
when it interferes with more important activities such as work, studies, or personal
relationships.

b) Sedentary lifestyle: Prolonged TV viewing can contribute to a sedentary lifestyle,
leading to health issues like obesity, heart disease, and decreased physical activity.

c) Negative influence: Some TV content can have negative effects on our behaviour and
attitudes, particularly when it promotes violence, inappropriate language, or unrealistic
body standards.

d) Addiction and escapism: Watching too much TV can lead to addiction and a tendency
to use it as a means of escaping from real-life responsibilities and problems.

e) Reduced productivity: Spending excessive time watching TV can reduce productivity
and hinder personal growth or pursuing other constructive activities.