CG Board Class 7 Solutions for English Chapter 12 The Chinese - Our Neighbour

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CG Board Class 7th English Solutions

Chapter - 12
Subject - English
Chapter name - The Chinese—Our Neighbour

Page No. 59, Chapter: 12, Chapter Name: The Chinese—Our Neighbour

Reading Comprehension
A. Answer the following questions:

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1. Write the names of the two rivers mentioned in the lesson.
Ans: The two rivers mentioned in the lesson are Lo and Huang Ho.

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2. Where was Chang going?
Ans: Chang was going towards the city of Loyang.

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3. What was happening in Loyang?
Ans: It was the New Year, and everyone was in the holiday mood and celebrating the
new year.

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4. What was carried along the street during the festival?
Ans: The whole town was twinkling with the little lamp lit inside a huge paper model of a
dragon, which was carried along the street.

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5. What did the Emperor do at the beginning of the festival?
Ans: At the beginning of the festival, the Emperor himself took part in ploughing a
furrow to begin the week-long celebration, which was the festival of lanterns.

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6. What did Chang want to be?
Ans: Chang wanted to learn many things, such as mathematics, politics, and

calculations about the positions of stars. He wanted to be a Mandarin. He also thought
of becoming a trader and travelling along the silk road to Bactria or Persia, or even
sailing in a ship to foreign lands.

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7. What shows were going on in the fair?
Ans: Several shows were going on at the fair; some of them were jugglers, acrobats,
wrestlers, weightlifters, dancers, and musicians.

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8. Did Chang buy anything from the stalls?
Ans: No, Chang did not buy anything from the stalls.

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9. Why was Chang happy?
Ans: The reason for Chang's happiness and pride was that he was a part of the great
Chinese civilization.

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B. 1. Tick (✔ ) the correct sentences.

a. Chang lives in our age. (✔ )

b. Chang lived before the invention of silk. (x )

c. Chang lived before the invention of paper. (x )

d. Chang lived during the age when paper was invented. (✔ )

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2. Write True or False against the statements.

a. It was the festival of harvest. (False)

b. It was the festival of lights. (False)

c. It was the festival of lanterns. (True)

d. It was the festival of New Year. (True)

e. It was the festival of kite flying. (False)

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3. Choose the correct answer.
1. The Great Wall of China is —————————.

a. 2,500 kms long b. 2,700 kms long
c. 2,300 kms long d. 2,400 kms long
Ans: (d) 2,400 kms long

2. The wall is stretched along the river ——————.
a. Lo b. Huang Ho
c. Yellow river d. Si-Kiong
Ans: b. Huang Ho

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Vocabulary
A. Add ‘-ion’ to the words given in column A and write them in column B. One is
done for you.

Verb Noun

Calculate Calculation
Celebrate Celebration
Dictate Dedication
Participate Participation
Vacate - ion Vacation
Narrate Narration
Operate Operation
Locate Location

Note: A letter or a group of letters added to the end of a word is called SUFFIX. It
is used to change the class of a word; like change of Verb to Noun. Suffixes do
not change the meaning of a word.

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B. Write the phrases as given in the examples using -ed, –en, –ing.

-ed –en –ing

Boil - rice Earth - pots Fly - kite
(Boiled - rice) (Earthen - pots) (Flying - kite)
Increase - price Wood - furniture Talk - bird
(Increased - price) (wooden furniture) (talking bird)
Cook - food Gold - ring Weep - child
(Cooked food) (golden ring) (weeping child)
Color-picture Rot - apple Love - mother
(Coloured picture) (rotten apple) (loving mother)
Note: -ed, -en, -ing are used to frame describing words

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C. Fill in the blanks choosing the correct word from the box.
increasing, stretch, inventions, fertile, utensils,
civilization

1. Land which produces good crops has fertile soil.
2. Prices of all the items are increasing now-a-days.
3. Now-a-days we are using a lot of utensils made of steel.
4. Modern age is called the age of inventions.
5. We are a part of the great Indus valley civilization.
6. Stretch a fence around this field.

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D. Match the columns.

A B

Mathematics The science of the description of the earth
Civics The science of numbers
Geography The science of living things
Biology The study of government and its business
Astronomy The study of past events
Botany The scientific study of stars and planets
History The science of plants
Answer:
1. The science of numbers
2. The study of government and its business
3. The science of the description of the earth
4. The science of living beings
5. The scientific study of stars and planets
6. The science of plants
7. The study of past events

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Grammar
Pick out the describing words from the lesson as given in the example. Write
them in the columns as given below. Add some more

Adjective + Noun Noun + Adj + Noun

Great wall Week long celebration
Native village Bare footed barbarians
New year New writing material
Rich people Wonderful great civilization
Great invention
Little lamps

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Writing

A On the basis of the description of the fair in the text write about a fair visited by
you based on the following points.

1. Place 4. Description
2. Month 5. Anything special
3. Reason 6. How you enjoyed it
Answer:

Title: My Memorable Visit to the Enchanting Fair

Place: The fair I visited was held in the City of Raipur. It sprawled across the spacious
grounds of the local park, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere.

Month: I had the pleasure of experiencing this enchanting fair in the month of June
when the warm sun rays danced upon the merry festivities, adding a touch of radiance
to the entire event.

Reason: The fair, renowned for its colourful attractions and thrilling rides, had garnered
quite a reputation. The exhilarating stories shared by friends and the enticing
advertisements compelled me to embark on this exciting adventure.

Description: As I arrived at the fair, I was immediately captivated by the kaleidoscope
of sights and sounds that greeted me. Colourful tents adorned with twinkling lights lined
the pathways, and the air was filled with the aroma of delectable treats. The fair
featured a delightful array of activities, including exhilarating roller coasters, whimsical
carousels, and entertaining game booths.

Anything special: What made this fair truly special was its theme of "Fantasy World."
Elaborate decorations brought to life scenes from beloved fairy tales, transporting
visitors into a magical realm. Giant mythical creatures guarded the entrances, and
performers dressed as princesses, knights, and mythical beings wandered through the
fairgrounds, creating an immersive experience.

How I enjoyed it: My time at the fair was nothing short of amazing. I delighted in the
adrenaline rush of riding the exhilarating roller coasters, winning stuffed animals at the
skillful game booths, and indulging in mouthwatering cotton candy and freshly popped
popcorn. The live performances, including acrobats and musicians, added an extra
layer of entertainment that left me in awe.

In conclusion, my visit to the fair in Raipur during the enchanting month of June was an
unforgettable experience. The vibrant atmosphere, captivating attractions, and
immersive theme made it a fair unlike any other. It was a delightful escape from reality,

leaving me with cherished memories and a longing to revisit it in the future.

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B. Fill in the blanks using the words given below.

carried, Dussehra, Bastar, dance, worship, decorated
1. Maa Danteshwari’s temple is decorated for the festival of Dussehra.
2. Maa Danteshwari’s Rath is carried out on this day.
3. People from all over Chhattisgarh visit Bastar to worship Maa Danteshwari.
4. The people of Bastar wear new clothes and dance in groups.

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Activity
A 1. Listen to the description carefully. Match the pictures with their names.
See Appendix 1, Lesson 12

Carnival

Snow festiva

Holi

Songkran

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2. Listen and Complete the table.
S.no. Festival Country Month Special

1 Snow festival Japan February Statues of snow are
made by people.

2 Carnival Brazil February Thousands of people
parade through the
streets, wear costumes,
and dance to samba

music.

3 Holi India March People play with colours

4 Songkran Thailand April Everyone throws water at
everyone else

B. Use the table given to talk to your partner. You can ask questions using ‘who’,
‘when’, and ‘where’.
1. By whom was the Steam Engine invented?
The Steam Engine was invented by James Watt.
2. Where was the Steam Engine invented?
The Steam Engine was invented in Britain.
3. When was the Steam Engine invented?
The Steam Engine was invented in 1784.