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Lesson Objectives
Students will be able to understand the historical development of transportation from the wheel to supersonic aircraft, recognize key inventions and milestones in aviation, and identify important facts about modern airplanes and the Concorde.
B. Read the following dialogue between the English teacher, Mr Ramis, and a student Rubina.
Once upon a time, a dove and a bat were very good friends. One day the two friends decided to set out on a journey. They flew over the rivers and hills and came to a big jungle. Both the friends were very tired, they needed to sit down and take a rest. Soon night fell and it was dark all around. A storm rose. It started to rain heavily. The dove and the bat started to look for shelter.
They came upon a century-old rain tree. An owl had his nest in that tree. The dove and the bat knocked at the owl's door. The old grumpy owl opened the door. The dove and the bat requested him to give them shelter. The owl unwillingly let them in. The two birds were hungry too. They begged for some food. The selfish owl was not happy. However, he shared his dinner with them. The dove was so tired that she could hardly eat. But the bat was sly. He ate greedily. He began to praise the owl with the thought of getting more food. The bat said, "O wise and brave owl, you are the most generous person I have ever seen. You are powerful and mighty."
Multiple Choice Questions
- Why did the dove and the bat embark on their journey?
- They were searching for the owl’s wisdom
- They wanted to explore rivers and hills
- They wished to escape a storm
- They were looking for food and shelter
- What does the bat’s behavior during dinner reveal about his character?
- He was modest and respectful
- He was cunning and opportunistic
- He was timid and fearful
- He was generous and selfless
- Why can the owl be described as “grumpy” in the passage?
- Because he refused to let the birds in
- Because he was unwilling to share his food
- Because he drove the dove and bat away
- Because he mocked the bat’s flattery
- Which contrasting qualities are most evident between the dove and the bat?
- Tiredness vs. energy
- Simplicity vs. cunning
- Bravery vs. cowardice
- Hospitality vs. selfishness
- Why is the bat’s praise of the owl considered insincere?
- Because the owl was actually unkind and selfish
- Because the bat was afraid of the storm
- Because the bat did not really understand the owl’s wisdom
- Because the dove told him to flatter the owl
- What symbolic role does the storm play in the story?
- It tests the endurance of friendship
- It represents the owl’s anger
- It warns the dove not to trust the bat
- It explains why the owl is selfish
- From the owl’s reluctant hospitality, what can be inferred about his moral character?
- He is generous but misunderstood
- He is selfish but bound by social duty
- He is cruel and malicious
- He is wise but absent-minded
Short Questions
- Who were the two friends in the story?
- Where did the dove and the bat go on their journey?
- Why did the dove and the bat look for shelter?
- Who lived in the rain tree?
- How did the owl respond to the birds’ request for shelter?
- What difference is shown between the dove and the bat during dinner?
- What did the bat say to flatter the owl?
Fill in the Blanks
Once upon a time, a dove and a bat were good __________. They flew over rivers and hills and reached a __________. Soon night fell, a storm rose, and it rained __________. They looked for __________ and found an old owl living in a rain tree. The owl was __________ to let them in, but he shared his __________ with them. The dove was too __________ to eat, but the bat ate greedily and began to __________ the owl with false praise.
Suffix and Prefix Exercise
The owl showed __________ (unwilling) when the birds asked for help. Still, he gave them __________ (shelter) and some food. The dove’s __________ (tired) kept her from eating, while the bat’s __________ (greedy) made him eat more. His words of __________ (praise) were
Complete the Table
Fill in the blanks in the Event/Action and What/Why columns using information from the passage.
| Subject | Event/Action | What/Why |
|---|---|---|
| Dove and Bat | (i) ____________________ | to explore rivers, hills, and a jungle |
| Night | (ii) ____________________ | causing darkness, storm, and heavy rain |
| Owl | (iii) ____________________ | because the dove and bat asked for shelter |
| Dove | (iv) ____________________ | as she was very tired |
| Bat | (v) ____________________ | to get more food by flattery |
| Owl | (vi) ____________________ | though he was selfish and grumpy |
Answers
Multiple Choice Questions
- Why did the dove and the bat embark on their journey?
- They were searching for the owl’s wisdom
- They wanted to explore rivers and hills ✅
- They wished to escape a storm
- They were looking for food and shelter
- What does the bat’s behavior during dinner reveal about his character?
- He was modest and respectful
- He was cunning and opportunistic ✅
- He was timid and fearful
- He was generous and selfless
- Why can the owl be described as “grumpy” in the passage?
- Because he refused to let the birds in
- Because he was unwilling to share his food ✅
- Because he drove the dove and bat away
- Because he mocked the bat’s flattery
- Which contrasting qualities are most evident between the dove and the bat?
- Tiredness vs. energy
- Simplicity vs. cunning ✅
- Bravery vs. cowardice
- Hospitality vs. selfishness
- Why is the bat’s praise of the owl considered insincere?
- Because the owl was actually unkind and selfish ✅
- Because the bat was afraid of the storm
- Because the bat did not really understand the owl’s wisdom
- Because the dove told him to flatter the owl
- What symbolic role does the storm play in the story?
- It tests the endurance of friendship ✅
- It represents the owl’s anger
- It warns the dove not to trust the bat
- It explains why the owl is selfish
- From the owl’s reluctant hospitality, what can be inferred about his moral character?
- He is generous but misunderstood
- He is selfish but bound by social duty ✅
- He is cruel and malicious
- He is wise but absent-minded
Short Questions with Answers
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Who were the two friends in the story?
The two friends in the story were a dove and a bat. -
Where did the dove and the bat go on their journey?
They flew over rivers and hills and reached a big jungle. -
Why did the dove and the bat look for shelter?
They looked for shelter because night had fallen, it was dark, and a heavy storm with rain had started. -
Who lived in the rain tree?
An old grumpy owl lived in the rain tree. -
How did the owl respond to the birds’ request for shelter?
The owl unwillingly let them in and shared his dinner with them. -
What difference is shown between the dove and the bat during dinner?
The dove was too tired to eat, while the bat ate greedily. -
What did the bat say to flatter the owl?
The bat said, “O wise and brave owl, you are the most generous person I have ever seen. You are powerful and mighty.”
Fill in the Blanks – Answer Key
Once upon a time, a dove and a bat were good friends. They flew over rivers and hills and reached a jungle. Soon night fell, a storm rose, and it rained heavily. They looked for shelter and found an old owl living in a rain tree. The owl was unwilling to let them in, but he shared his dinner with them. The dove was too tired to eat, but the bat ate greedily and began to praise the owl with false praise.
Suffix and Prefix Exercise – Answer Key
The owl showed unwillingness (unwilling) when the birds asked for help. Still, he gave them shelter (shelter) and some food. The dove’s tiredness (tired) kept her from eating, while the bat’s greediness (greedy) made him eat more. His words of praise (praise) were full of insincerity (sincere). The story highlights the contrast between simplicity (simple) and cunning.
Complete the Table – Answer Key
| Subject | Event/Action | What/Why |
|---|---|---|
| Dove and Bat | Set out on a journey | to explore rivers, hills, and a jungle |
| Night | Fell suddenly with a storm and heavy rain | causing darkness and forcing them to seek shelter |
| Owl | Let the dove and bat into his nest unwillingly | because they requested shelter during the storm |
| Dove | Ate very little food | as she was extremely tired |
| Bat | Ate greedily and praised the owl | to get more food by flattery |
| Owl | Shared his dinner with them | though he was selfish and grumpy |
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