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VALUE BASED QUESTIONS5 Marks100 WordsGoing PlacesQ. A. R. Barton says- “Sophie dreams and disappointments are all in her mind”. Is it true in context of every youngster? What do you think about it? Write your answer within 100 words.Ans.: Science says that even an unborn baby has a picture of world outside in his mind. It is also true in context of the youngsters. A child grows up within the protection wall of the family. He is kept away from the social encounter. S/he develops her/his own image of world in her/his mind./ This image is based on the social atmospheres provided to him/. The youngsters have dreams, phobias and disappointments all in their mind. May be all of them are not true in real context. They are not mature enough to deal with the situations independently. They need emotional security on their elder’s behalf. The need is to develop a sharing tendency between the young ones and the elder ones. Only then, the youngsters can leave behind their myths and prejudices, excelling in every sphere of life.Q. After reading the text ‘Going Places’, it is clear that it is natural for teenagers to have unrealistic dreams. Write your views in the form of a paragraph of about 100 words stating ‘benefits and disadvantages of such fantasizing.’Ans.: It is natural for teenagers to get lost in fantasizing. It is also termed as day dreaming. Such unrealistic dreams are seldom got rid of by the teenagers. This age group starts from thirteen years when one becomes conscious of surroundings gradually. There are thoughts, whims and then determinations. Consequently, they result mostly in agonies and sufferings. Sophie is one such teenager who dreams like a teenager.Sophie apparently was determined to have her own boutique, regardless of money in hand. But in her fancy she became a shop manager. She dreamt of becoming an actress as well as of having boutique. To be more sophisticated – a fashion designer. The fantasizing flight came to an end here, but he faced troubles and the only disadvantages.Riding behind her brother Geoff, she imagined to visit all unknown places, people and countries where people praised and greeted them. Of course, this unrealistic dream pleased her.Finally, the romantic and emotional dreaming of Danny Casey’s love created uneasiness, impatience, pangs, sadness and burdened posture. Such unrealistic dreams are disadvantageous. Danny Casey, the innocent Icelander a captive of her fantasizing chosen for one-side love.Thus, it is natural for teenagers to have unrealistic dreams. There are both-benefits and disadvantages of such fantasizing – the world realities have both.Q. One of the themes of the lesson ‘going places’ is about an adolescent, given to hero-worship. You too, must be having your role model or someone you have always admired or whom you may have considered your ‘hero’.ANS: It has been remarked, “hero-worship is the most favorite pastime of most Indians”.Perhaps it is very true. In India, wherever you go, you hear people talking of their favorite heroes and heroines. Cricket being my favorite game, my most special hero happens to be Sachin Tendulkar, one of the best batsmen of all times. In my view, there was no other player so dedicated to the cause of the team and the team and the country as him. He is India’s hope for the future and the hope of millions of Indians who look upto him. Sachin is a national icon of his fans all over the world. He has given his life to the game of cricket. He has broken many records till date. He is the leading run scorer and the century maker both is test in ODI’s. While at school, his extraordinary batting skill was noticed by the sports circuit. Soon the young boy becomes greats in cricket. This little master, with his amazing talent, has become the tallest master blaster in the world of cricket. He has his own style. He can score all-round the wicket, off both front foot and back foot. He can tackle any kind of bowler. He packs tremendous power in to his short, stocky frame and his ability to time the ball is exemplary.He has been honored with many prestigious awards, including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award etc. He is a role model to many. He is passionate about his game and has been consistently successful. Inspite of all the fame, he is down to earth. He respects his game country, his fan and his family. Everyone Indian should be proud of this ‘messiah of cricket’ and a wonderful person with a generous heart. Truly and wisely said precious thing come in small packages.Q. ‘Going Places’ is partly about teenage behavior and how it affects the individual and his/her relationship with other around. Imbibing ideas from the lesson and take up your own, ANS: Being a teenager is perceived as the coolest time in one’s life. Most kids think that when they become a teen they will have rights to do more things. They feel grown up. They think they are old enough to go out on late nights with friends, slumber parties and go to mall unsupervised etc. they assume that they are own able to control themselves. But being a teenager is hard, harder that someone can imagine. Being a teenager is talking for hours on the phone to your best friend, being talked about and talking about others. It is being guilty when you are innocent. It is standing out and fitting in. it is dealing with life when it crashes on you and trying your hardest to live through it. You tend to feel everything at once. When you like someone, you almost worship him/her when you hate someone you despite him/her. When you are lonely, you are miserable. When you are happy, you get carried away. You have to go through this stage. These are the best and the worst years of the life. Being a teenager isn’t anything it’s everything.And while you’re being a teenager, you ought to live it up. Your parents probably find it hard to cope up with the stubborn ness and irritability the teenage bring with it. Not knowing what to do, they start putting compulsions on you. They expect you to be responsible in studies and other activities. But always remember, it is all for your benefit. Q. After reading the story, ‘Going Places’, you were forced to compare your worlds of Fantasy and reality. Hopefully you find a great difference in them. Recounts your views and write a diary entry in about 100 words expressing yourself on ‘Fantasy World v/s Real World’. ................
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