MP Board Class 9 English Bridge Course Unit4 Environment

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MP Board Class 9 English Bridge Course Unit4 Environment:

Unit 4: Environment

Activity 1: Picture-Based Questions

Look at the picture and answer the questions.

  1. What do you see in this picture?
    I see a forest area where many trees have been cut down. There are numerous logs scattered on the ground, and a dirt path runs through the scene, indicating deforestation.
  2. Why is it important to save trees?
    Trees are important because they provide oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide, offer shade, prevent soil erosion, and provide habitats for animals. Saving trees helps maintain a healthy environment and supports life on Earth.
  3. What will happen if we cut down all trees around us?
    If we cut down all trees, there will be less oxygen, more air pollution, and animals will lose their habitats. It will also lead to soil erosion, climate change, and a disrupted water cycle, making the environment unlivable.

    Activity 2: Reading Comprehension

    Read the following passage:

    Lalita sowed some tomato seeds in her garden. The seeds grew into little plants after a few days. She removed every weed. She never allowed any insect near her pet plants. When the days were hot, she watered the plants. She put compost under the plants. The flowers grew and became big. The tiny green tomatoes began to show. Lalita and her sister watered the plants daily. A very large beautiful tomato grew on the plant. Her father said, “It is the finest tomato I have ever seen.” The sisters were very happy.

    Answer the following questions in one sentence each:

    1. What did Lalita sow in her garden?
      Answer: Lalita sowed tomato seeds in her garden.
    2. What did she remove?
      Answer: She removed every weed.
    3. What did she put under the plants?
      Answer: She put compost under the plants.
    4. What did her father say?
      Answer: Her father said, “It is the finest tomato I have ever seen.”
    5. Why were the sisters happy?
      Answer: The sisters were happy because a large, beautiful tomato grew on the plant.

    Activity 3: Past Tense Practice

    Complete the sentences with the simple past tense forms of the verbs in brackets:

    1. Umar planted (plant) jamun seeds in the school’s garden.
    2. He put (put) water and compost near the seeds.
    3. After a few days, the tiny sprouts came (come) up.
    4. The sprouts grew (grow) and became a plant.
    5. The plant became (become) a tree and fruits grew on it.

    Activity 4: Story Comprehension

    Read the following story:

    The Wishing Tree
    One day, a man was walking through a desert. After some time, he became thirsty. He found a tree nearby. He sat under the tree. “Oh, there is no water anywhere!” he thought. Suddenly, a tumbler full of cold water appeared in front of him. The traveller was happy and drank the water. After a few minutes, the traveller thought, “Oh, I have nothing to eat!” Suddenly, a basket full of fruits appeared before him. The traveller ate happily. He thanked the tree and continued his journey.

    Answer the following questions in one sentence each:

    1. Where was the man walking?
      Answer: The man was walking through a desert.
    2. What did he find?
      Answer: He found a tree nearby.
    3. How did the traveller feel when he got a tumbler full of cold water?
      Answer: The traveller felt happy when he got a tumbler full of cold water.
    4. Who gave fruits to the traveller?
      Answer: The wishing tree gave fruits to the traveller.
    5. What did the traveller do before continuing on his journey?
      Answer: The traveller thanked the tree before continuing on his journey.

    Activity 5: Oral Questions

    Answer the following questions orally:

    1. In the story above, who gave water and fruits to the man?
      Answer: The wishing tree gave water and fruits to the man.
    2. Did the tree have magical power?
      Answer: Yes, the tree had magical power because it made water and fruits appear suddenly.
    3. Can trees give us water and food? If “yes”, how?
      Answer: Yes, trees can give us water and food by providing fruits, nuts, and shade, and their roots help store groundwater.

    Activity 6: Prepositions Practice

    Complete the sentences with the words ‘after’ or ‘before’:

    1. In the English alphabet, the letter ‘S’ comes before the letter ‘Z’.
    2. The Independence Day comes after the Republic Day in the calendar.
    3. After waking up, I brush my teeth.
    4. I wash my hands before I have lunch.
    5. The rainy season starts after the summer.

    Activity 7: Reading Comprehension

    Read the following passage:

    On March 26, 1974, in a small village in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, some people from a factory went to cut trees. A village girl saw them and informed the other villagers. The village women came in large groups under Gaura Devi, their leader. They hugged the trees. Gaura Devi told the woodcutters, “We are hugging the trees. If you want to cut the trees down, hit us first.” The woodcutters tried to send the women back, but the women did not go. Finally, the woodcutters went away without cutting trees. This was the beginning of the Chipko Movement.

    Fill in the blanks:

    1. March 26, 1974 is an important day in the Chipko Movement.
    2. The incident happened in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand.
    3. A village girl saw the woodcutters and informed the villagers.
    4. The women hugged the trees to protect them.
    5. The leader of the village women was Gaura Devi.

    Activity 8: Sentence Formation

    Make sentences by rearranging the jumbled words. Use punctuation marks and capital letters correctly:

    1. our / we / protect / should / forest
      Answer: We should protect our forest.
    2. plant / let’s / trees / more
      Answer: Let’s plant more trees.
    3. cut / the / trees / do not
      Answer: Do not cut the trees.
    4. wild / live / a / in / animals / forest
      Answer: Wild animals live in a forest.

    Activity 9: Negative Past Tense Practice

    Complete the following negative sentences using the correct past tense forms of the verbs in brackets. An example is provided:

    1. The women did not go (not go) back.
    2. The woodcutters did not cut (not cut) the trees.
    3. My friend did not come (not come) to school yesterday.
    4. Suman did not play (not play) in the match last week.
    5. The people did not hurt (not hurt) the leopard, which had entered the village.

    Activity 10: Drawing and Coloring

    Draw and color a picture of a park or garden showing a green and clean environment.
    Example Answer: I drew a picture of a park with green trees, colorful flowers, a clean pond and children playing. The environment is clean with no litter, and the air feels fresh.

    Vocabulary Table

    English WordHindi Translation
    Seedबीज
    Removeहटाना
    Weedखरपतवार
    Insectकीड़े-मकोड़े
    Petपालतू
    Compostदेशी खाद
    Growउगना
    Tinyसूक्ष्म / छोटा
    Desertरेगिस्तान
    Thirstyप्यासा
    Nearbyपास में
    Tumblerगिलास / मग्गा
    In front ofके सामने
    Travellerयात्री
    Factoryकारखाना
    Hugगले लगाना
    Suddenlyअचानक
    Appearसामने आना / प्रकट होना
    Journeyयात्रा
    Leaderनेता / नायक
    Movementआंदोलन

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