Telangana SCERT 7th Class English Government Textbook Answers Telangana Unit 1A The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse Textbook Questions and Answers.
TS 7th Class English Guide Unit 1A The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse
Pre – Reading:
Look at these two pictures and answer the questions that follow:
Question 1.
Write the differences you notice between the things you see in the two pictures.
Answer:
The first picture depicts ideal atmosphere of a village which contains fresh air. There is no traffic. It has vegetation. The second picture depicts busy life of city which is full of vehicles and noise.
Question 2.
Where do you think life is peaceful? Why?
Answer:
Life is peaceful in the village because there is no noise and pollution.
Question 3.
Do animals feel the same like you?
Answer:
Yes, the animals feel the same way like me.
Oral Discourse:
Talk on: The place you like to live (a town or a village). Substantiate your opinion.
Answer:
I like to live in a country side as it looks very pleasant, cool, beautiful. It has a very good climate. People living in a country will have good care and show concern for others. I like to live in the country side because of its greenery. All that we see here is natural and takes us very near to nature – big trees, woods, water streams and liveliness in people.
We get good and healthy atmosphere in the country side. We can enjoy the birds, chirping sounds, dew drops, fresh breeze. We can catch the sight of pets and domestic animals roaring around freely, farm harvests, good culture and tradition. So, I wish to live in the country side.
Comprehension:
I. Answer the following questions.
Question 1.
Why did the town mouse want to go to the countryside ?
Answer:
The town mouse had been ill with cough. His doctor advised him to take a holiday and spend a week in the countryside.
Question 2.
Describe the town mouse’s experience in the countryside.
Answer:
The town mouse wanted to have ice-cold water to quench his thirst instead of coconut water. He liked to eat cooked food but not to eat raw food. He had to sleep on the hard, cold ground.
Question 3.
What differences do you find between the country and the town ?
Answer:
We find the greenery where in and around the country. Beautiful streams rim by the country. There is no pollution and noise. There are no factories. There is no buzzing sound all around the country. We find peace all around the country. But in a town we see a busy life. There is no peace. There is always heavy traffic on the roads. We see the buzzing of the vehicles, factories here and there in a town. There is a lot of pollution in town. We see parks and cinema theatres everywhere in a town.
Question 4.
How can you say that the town mouse could not enjoy the dinner offered by the country mouse ?
Answer:
The town mouse likes delicious cooked food but he was served tender bit of sugar-cane and a very nice piece of root as dinner. The town mouse nibbled at the root and the sugar-cane and then said he wanted to sleep. So, we can say that the town mouse couldn’t enjoy the dinner offered by the country mouse.
Question 5.
What would happen if the person who opened the cupboard found any of the mice?
Answer:
If the person who opened the cupboard had found any of the mice, he would kill it immediately.
Question 6.
Why did the town mouse travel in an ordinary train ?
Answer:
There was no air-conditioned coach in the train which had gone from town to the country. So, the town mouse had to travel in an ordinary train.
Question 7.
Why did the country mouse go back to his house in the country ?
Answer:
The country mouse could not eat food in peace. It had to rim for safety when somebody opened the cupboard door. There was no quiet. So, the country mouse went back to his house in the country.
Question 8.
How can you say that the town mouse was not comfortable in the country ?
Answer:
The town mouse had to take tender bit of sugar-cane and a piece of root as dinner. He had to lie on the hard, cold ground. He could not bear the quietness of country. He found that there was no breakfast ready. His cousin and he had to go to the near by farm to search for food. The town mouse grumbled at all these things and said that he would catch the next train home.
Question 9.
How are the streets of a town different from those of a village ?
Answer:
The streets of a town are noisy with the running down of buses, cars and trains. Even at nights, there were lights, radios and televisions.
Question 10.
Describe the life style of the country mouse in two or three sentences.
Answer:
The country mouse enjoyed a lot by taking pieces of roots and tender bits of sugar-cane. Even though there is not much food, he could fat whatever was available in peace.
Question 11.
“The town mouse and the country mouse did not visit each other again.” Why ? Give reasons for your answer.
Answer:
The country mouse and the town mouse were accustomed to living their own life styles. They could not adapt themselves new life styles when they came to other places. Each one thought that his life style was the best. So, they never tried to visit each other again.
Question 12.
Why did the country mouse want to visit the town mouse?
Answer:
The country mouse was greatly worried about the health of the town mouse. He wanted to visit town and make sure that the town mouse was alright.
Question 13.
Why was the country mouse surprised as soon as he got into the town?
Answer:
The country mouse was surprised by the noise and the lights of the town. The lights were illuminating even in the middle of the night. He heard dreadful noises made by buses, lorries, cars and aeroplanes.
Question 14.
Where did the town mouse lie in the country? Did he feel comfortable ?
Answer:
The country mouse showed the town mouse a comer in the mouse hole. The town mouse had to lie there. He did not feel comfortable because, the ground was hard and cold.
Question 15.
Why could the country mouse not take food in peace even though there was a lot of food in the cupboard?
Answer:
Even though there was a lot of food in the cupboard, the country mouse could not take food in peace because somebody opened the cupboard door and the mouse had to run for safety. It happened twice and he was tired of running and hiding.
II. Choose the best answer from the choices given to complete each sentence.
Question 1.
The town mouse and the country mouse are ___________ ( )
(a) friends
(b) cousins
(c) classmates
Answer:
(b) cousins
Question 2.
The house of the town mouse was _________ ( )
(a) a field in a village
(b) a building in a village
(c) a kitchen cupboard in a town
Answer:
(c) a kitchen cupboard in a town
Question 3.
The house of the town mouse was _________ ( )
(a) full of the most delicious food
(b) full of sugar-canes and roots
(c) full of coconut water
Answer:
(a) full of the most delicious food
Question 4.
At the end of the story the country mouse _________ ( )
(a) went back to his country
(b) stayed in the town
(c) visited the town mouse
Answer:
(a) went back to his country
III. Say whether the following statements are TRUE / FALSE. Correct the wrong statements.
Question 1.
The country mouse lives in a town.
Answer:
False
Correct Statement: The country mouse lives in a hole.
Question 2.
The town mouse feels very comfortable in the train.
Answer:
False
Correct Statement: The town mouse feels very uncomfortable in the train.
Question 3.
It was hot when the town mouse travelled to the countryside.
Answer:
True
Question 4.
The town mouse liked to eat cooked food.
Answer:
True
Question 5.
There are more lights, cars and lorries in the town than in the village.
Answer:
True
I. The following sentences are from your lesson. Read them carefully and tick (✓) the correct meaning of the underlined word in each sentence.
Question 1.
He has asked me to spend a week in the countryside.
(a) a land with towns and cities.
(b) a neighbouring country.
(c) a land outside towns and cities with fields, woods etc.
Answer:
(c) a land outside towns and cities with fields, woods etc.
Question 2.
The town mouse packed his bags.
(a) put something in a container so that it can be stored
(b) put clothes etc., into a bag in preparation for a trip away from home
(c) put expensive things in a bag so as to keep them safe
Answer:
(b) put clothes etc., into a bag in preparation for a trip away from home
Question 3.
The day was bright and sunny.
(a) with a lot of bright light from the sun
(b) with a cool wind from the east
(c) without rain
Answer:
(a) with a lot of bright light from the sun
Question 4.
He nibbled at the root and the sugar-cane.
(a) took a large quantity of food
(b) took a small quantity of food showing a slight interest
(c) took food with a great interest
Answer:
(b) took a small quantity of food showing a slight interest
Question 5.
The country mouse arrived in town.
(a) left for a place
(b) got to a place
(c) left a place
Answer:
(b) got to a place
II. Fill in the blanks using appropriate phrases given below.
a) looked around b) plenty of (c) full of d) piece of e) got off
Rambabu started his journey to his grandfather’s village in Prakasam District. He caught a train to reach the village. The train arrived at the station. At that time, he was hungry and thirsty. As soon as he _________ (1) the train, he wanted to drink and eat something. So he _________ (2) but found nothing to eat or drink. He started walking towards his grandfather’s house. On the way he found a shop which was _________ (3) cool drinks. He had _________ (4) money. So he bought a cool drink and a _________ (5) bread.
Answer:
1 – e
2 – a
3 – c
4 – b
5 – d
III. Read the following sentence from your lesson and identify the underlined expression.
He nibbled at the root and the sugar-cane. The expression sugar-cane is a compound noun. It is a combination of two nouns.
sugar + cane = sugar-cane
Now read your lesson and pick out at least two compound nouns.
Let’s form some compound nouns now.
Join each word in column -A with a suitable word in column – B to form compound nouns. The first one is done for you.
| Column A | Column B |
| birth | cycle |
| door | bell |
| fire | kerchief |
| hand | light |
| moon | shine |
| motor | way |
| sun | wood |
| gate | day |
Answer:
Compound Word
birthday
doorbell
firewood
handkerchief
moonlight
motorcycle
sunshine
gateway
Grammar:
I. Read the following sentences and notice the underlined words.
1. It’s always quiet in the country.
2. Sometimes it is quieter than today.
3. My grandfather savs that our village is the quietest among all the villages in our district.
Formation of different degrees of Comparison :
|
Positive Degree |
Comparative Degree |
Superlative Degree |
| dark | darker | darkest |
| small | smaller | smallest |
| rich | richer | richest |
| safe | safer | safest |
| clever | cleverer | cleverest |
| tall | taller | tallest |
| bright | brighter | brightest |
| Positive Degree | Comparative Degree | Superlative Degree |
| useful | more useful | most useful |
| beautiful | more beautiful | most beautiful |
| interested | more interested | most interested |
| doubtful | more doubtful | most doubtful |
| precious | more precious | most precious |
| delicious | more delicious | most delicious |
| dreadful | more dreadful | most dreadful |
| cheerful | more cheerful | most cheerful |
| Positive Degree | Comparative Degree | Superlative Degree |
| useful | more useful | most useful |
| beautiful | more beautiful | most beautiful |
| interested | more interested | most interested |
| doubtful | more doubtful | most doubtful |
| precious | more precious | most precious |
| delicious | more delicious | most delicious |
| dreadful | more dreadful | most dreadful |
| cheerful | more cheerful | most cheerful |
II. Read the following sentence from your lesson and notice the underlined word.
May I stay with you?
The underlined word ‘may’ is a helping verb. It is used to take or give permission in a formal way.
But ‘can’ is used to take or give permission in an informal way.
Can I leave this place? (Taking permission)
You can go now. (Giving permission)
‘May’ has another use also. It is used to express possibility.
eg: It may rain today.
1. Read the following sentences and say what they mean. Choose the right answer from the choices given.
Question 1.
May I come in, Sir ? ( )
(a) giving permission
(b) taking permission
(c) expressing possibility
Answer:
(b) taking permission
Question 2.
Sindhu may come to India next month. ( )
(a) giving permission
(b) taking permission
(c) expressing possibility
Answer:
(c) expressing possibility
Question 3.
You may use my cell phone if you need. ( )
(a) giving permission
(b) taking permission
(c) expressing possibility
Answer:
(a) giving permission
Question 4.
Can I take leave of you ? ( )
(a) taking permission in a formal way
(b) taking permission in an informal way
(c) expressing possibility
Answer:
(b) taking permission in an informal way
Question 5.
The dog may attack you if you run. ( )
(a) giving permission
(b) taking permission
(c) expressing possibility
Answer:
(c) expressing possibility
2. Rewrite the following sentences as directed.
Question 1.
The boy seems to cry if you do not buy an ice-cream for him. (Express this using ‘may’.)
Answer:
The boy may cry if you do not buy an ice-cream for him.
Question 2.
You can use my camera if you need. (Give permission using ‘may’.)
Answer:
You may use my camera, if you need.
Question 3.
He seems to be a nice man. (Express this possibility using ‘may’.)
Answer:
He may be a nice man.
Question 4.
You want to leave the class now. (take permission using ‘may’.)
Answer:
May I leave/ go out of the class now?
Question 5.
Raju wants to use your water bottle. (Give permission using ‘may’.)
Answer:
You may use my water bottle if you want.
III. Read the following sentence from your lesson.
I wish there was an air-conditioned coach.
The above sentence expresses unreal past.
We use ” wish + subject + past tense” to express unreal past. This sentence means………..
I am sorry there is no air- conditioned coach.
I wish there was an air-conditioned coach
I am sorry there is no air-conditioned coach.
eg : 1. I wish I had two crore rupees.
2. I wish I were a Prime Minister to eradicate poverty.
eg : If I were a Prime Minister, I would eradicate poverty
Now express the wishes of the people mentioned below using unreal past (wish + subject + past tense). The first one is done for you.
Question 1.
Sindhu has missed her school bus. She has to go to school urgently. She wishes to have a car. How would Sindhu express her wish ?
Answer:
I wish I had a car.
Question 2.
Anita wants to abolish the system of exams. She wishes to be the Prime Minister. How would Anita express her wish ?
Answer:
I wish I were the Prime Minister and could abolish system of exams.
Question 3.
Srinu’s father has a car. He wishes to drive that car. But he doesn’t know how to drive a car. How would Srinu express his wish ?
Answer:
I wish I could drive my father’s car.
Question 4.
Sharmila wants to play tennis. But she doesn’t have a tennis racket. How would Sharmila express her wish ?
Answer:
I wish I had a tennis racket.
Question 5.
Mahendra wants to get first rank in the class. But he can’t. How would Mahendra express his wish ?
Answer:
I wish I got the first rank in the class.
Writing:
I. Write a letter to your friend inviting him / her to your village to spend summer holidays. Write about your family and the places where you will take him/her.
Answer:
23-32-31C,
S.S. Colony,
Hyder Nagar,
Hyderabad,
20-10-2016.
My dear friend Kavya,
Here, I’m fine and hope you are in the pink of health. I’ve written my annual examinations very well. I expect 95% in all subjects. What about you? What’s your plan during summer holidays ? My father wants to take us to my native village, Hanumakonda in summer holidays. In this connection I request you to come to Hanumakonda, with us and spend a few days. I’ll show you great ancient temple like of Thousand pillar temple, Ramappa lake etc. We can also enjoy the great view of animals in Eturunagaram wild life sanctuary. It is an important place both historically and mythologically. You should not miss this chance. So, you must come and spend with us in summer holidays.
I’ll be very happy, if you come. Convey my regards to your parents.
Your loving friend,
Vanaja.
Address on the envelope
To
P. Kavya,
3-23-4/C,
Brindavan Gardens,
Khammam.
II. Imagine you were the town mouse / country mouse and write a paragraph describing your visit.
Answer:
Imagined as a town mouse:
I am a town mouse. I am called ‘Tom.’ I live in a rich merchant’s house cup board. I have been ill for sometime. The doctor advised me to take rest. So, I decided to go to the country where my cousin lives. I have intimated him about my arrival.
I boarded a train. There was no air conditioned coach so,1 had to travel in an ordinary compartment. It was a terrible journey. I got off at the country station. My cousin received me and we went to his house. He gave me some coconut water to quench my thirst. I was served nice piece of roots and tender bit of a sugar-cane as dinner. I didn’t like all these things because I am accustomed to taking cooked food, bars of chocolates, orange juices etc. I had to lie on hard, cold ground. I felt it was terrible for me. So, the next morning I returned to my town by the next train. It is really a terrible experience in my life.
Study Skills:
I. Study the table given below and observe the changing patterns of unemployment in some advanced countries. Answer the questions that follow.
Unemployment Rates (In Percent) in Advanced Countries
Question 1.
How many countries are compared in the given table?
Answer:
Eight countries are compared in the table. They are U.S.A., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, U.K and Canada.
Question 2.
What period does the table represent?
Answer:
The table represents the period from 2000 to 2006.
Question 3.
Which country has the least unemployment rate in 2005?
Answer:
Japan has the least unemployment rate in 2005.
Question 4.
Which country has a decrease of nearly 6% in unemployment rate between 2000 and 2006?
Answer:
Spain has a decrease of nearly 6% in unemployment rate between 2000 and 2006.
Question 5.
In the case of every country we can notice that (Choose the correct answer.)
(a) The unemployment rate is steadily increasing.
(b) The unemployment rate is steadily decreasing.
(c) The unemployment rate is fluctuating i.e., sometimes it rises and sometimes it falls.
Answer:
(c) The unemployment rate is fluctuating ie., sometimes it rises and sometimes it falls.
Question 6.
Which year recorded the highest unemployment rate for many countries?
Answer:
In 2003, many countries recorded the highest unemployment rate.
Question 7.
Which country recorded the least fluctuations in the unemployment rate?
Answer:
Japan recorded the least fluctuations in the unemployment rate.
Listening and Speaking:
I. An old student of your school visits your school. Your teacher introduces her to your class like this. (Refer Text Page No. 14)
Imagine that your eldest brother has come to your school. Introduce him to your class and your teachers.
Answer:
Respected teachers and my dear students! Look here! This is Mr. Santosh, my eldest brother. I feel very happy to introduce him to you. He was the student of our school. He is now working in NASA as a scientist. He got 585 marks in S.S.C. You may see his name in our H.M.’s room. He is not a book worm. He is also a good sports man. He led our cricket team in state level competitions. I’m leaving him with you to share his feelings with you. His experiences may inspire you for your bright future.
II. Listen to the conversation between Sulochana and Madhavi.
Answer:
Conversation
Sulochana : Hi! Madhavi, welcome to the city. How are you ?
Madhavi : I am fine. Thank you. How about you ?
Sulochana : Pretty well. Why are you waiting outside ? Come in. When did you return from your village ?
Madhavi : Just this morning.
Sulochana : How was Pongal ?
Madhavi : It was great fun. I really enjoyed every moment in the village. I wish I could spend more time there.
Sulochana : Oh ! Did the village life impress you that much ?
Madhavi : Yes, It was wonderful.
Sulochana : What fascinated you so much there ?
Madhavi : Well! it was pollution free. Fresh air, fresh water, clear sky and what not ? Everthing there.
Sulochana : Was there anything else ?
Madhavi : Yes, I liked green fields, strange birds, sheep, cows, bulls etc.,
Sulochana : Oh ! That’s interesting. Why don’t you take me with you the next time you go to your village ?
Madhavi : Done.
Question.
Now, work in pairs and talk about your experience of living in a town/ village.
Answer:
My name is Uday. I was born and brought up in a village called Kandakurti which is on the river bank of Godavari. My village is a small village. Here most of people live on cultivation. The village is surrounded by green fields, mango groves, and to which River Godavari is on the other side. I used to bath and swim in the river with my friends.
We played on the bank of the river. I enjoyed very much in my village. I like fresh air, water and there is no pollution. The village is quiet. I enjoyed myself watching the beautiful sun rise and sun set. I’ll never forget my village atmosphere. Even though I am living in a town at present, I never miss a chance to spend my holidays in my village.
III. In groups, read the story ‘The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse’ by the following ideas given below. Convert the story into a play. Write the script for first scene and perform a short play once again. Decide on a scene from the story and perform a short play.
(Group work – Let the students form 3 or 4 groups)
Read the story once again.
Identify the characters.
Pick out the dialogues of the characters.
Identify the locations of the events.
Decide scenes and setting accordingly.
Assign roles to the members of the groups.
Enact the drama before the whole class.
Answer:
Skit / Role play:
Scene I
Characters : Town mouse and the country mouse
(When the curtain raises the country mouse is waiting in the railway station for his cousin)
Town mouse gets out of the train
Town mouse : It is very hot in the train. There is not even a single AC compartment.
Country mouse : Welcome to country side my dear cousin.
Town mouse : It’s a suffocating journey. Is there any ice-cold to drink
Country mouse : Ha ………. I’ve some water and can also get you some coconut water.
Town mouse : What! Isn’t there any lemonade or orange juice ?
Country mouse : There is no such drink. But I’ve a very nice piece of fruit and a bit of sugarcane.
(They go to home.)
(Early in the morning the town mouse wakes up.)
Town mouse : I’m very hungry dear cousin. Is the breakfast ready ?
Country mouse : I’m afraid not. We have to go the near by farm to search for food.
(The town mouse can’ t hear the country side)
Town mouse : Sorry cousin, I’ve forgotten something. I should go back to my town. Visit you again dear. Good luck.
IV. Have a discussion in the whole class on how the performance could be improved in terms of delivery of dialogues, costumes, action, setting, etc.
Answer:
Student’s activity.
V. You have already written the script for one scene. Develop the other scenes in the same manner and make it a complete script for the play. (Compering)
Answer:
Scene – III
The town mouse writes a letter to the country mouse to visit his town. A few days later the country mouse arrives in the town.
The country mouse : (surprised) What is this noise and lights ?
The town mouse : This is the town. Here there are lights even in the middle of the day and the noise is from buses, lorries, cars and aeroplanes.
The country mouse : Could I have some water to drink ?
The town mouse : Why only water ? I have, ice cold lemonade and orange juice for you. I also have plenty of food.
[Suddenly there is a thunder like sound. The town mouse pushes the country mouse through a hole in the back of the cupboard.]
The country mouse : (feels his heart beating very fast) What happened ?
The town mouse : Somebody opened the cupboard. If they see us we will be killed.
(the same happened twice more, they have to run away when someone opens the door)
The country mouse : Oh no! I am tired. I will go back to my country. Atleast I can live peacefully there.
The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse Summary in English
The town mouse and the country mouse were cousins. They often wrote to each other. One day the country mouse received a letter from his cousin. It said that the town mouse had been ill with cough and his doctor advised him to take a holiday and asked him to spend a week in the countryside. The country mouse invited his cousin. The town mouse left for the countryside. He wanted to travel in the air conditioned coach as it was bright and sunny.
The country mouse welcomed the town mouse at the railway station. The town mouse felt thirsty and wanted to have ice-cold orange juice or lemonade. The country mouse offered him water or coconut water. The country mouse served nice root and a bit of tender sugar-cane for dinner. The town mouse didn’t like these because he was habituated to taking cooked food. Unwillingly he nibbled the root and sugar-cane. It had to lie on the hard, cold ground. He felt everything was uncertain. It decided to go back to town.
The next morning he left for town. A few days later the country mouse wrote to his cousin about his welfare and he wanted to visit the town. The town mouse sent a telegram to his cousin. After a few days the country mouse arrived in the town. He was surprised by the noise and the lights. The country mouse didn’t like the dreadful noise of cars, lorries and buses. He felt discomfortable. He wanted some water and a little bit of food.
The town mouse offered bread and jam, different kinds of fruits, slabs of chocolate and cheese. Just then they heard a thunder like sound. The town mouse shouted at his cousin to run as some body had opened the cup board door. The country mouse was tired of running and hiding. He wanted to go back to his countryside. The next day the country mouse went back to his country. Afterwards they did not try to meet each other again.
Glossary:
country (n) : village/an area outside town or city with fields and
countryside (n) farms.
Usage: My younger brother lives in a country.
affectionately (adj) : lovingly /showing caring feelings and love
Usage: My uncle treated us affectionately, when we visited him.
pack (v) : to put clothes etc. into a bag in preparation for a trip away from home
Usage: He packed a bag with a few clothes and was off.
uncomfortable (adj) : unpleasant
Usage: The house which we live in is very uncomfortable.
chug (v) : to move making the sound of an engine running slowly
Usage: The old steam locomotive chugged slowly up the mountain.
grumble (v) : to complain about something in a bad-tempered way
Usage: The servant grumbled for more pay.
dreadful (adj) : very bad /unpleasant
Usage: I got the dreadful news of the train accident,
nibbled (v) : take tiny bites of something
Usage: The mouse nibbled the rope,
delicious (adj) : tasty and enjoyable
Usage: We had a delicious dinner last night.
sunny (adj) : with a lot of bright light from the sun
Usage: Today it is bright and sunny