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Listening and Speaking Text istening and Speaking Text (For Teacher’s Use Only)(For Teacher’s Use Only)
The teacher will read out this in the classroom at the time of exercise. The students will listen and do

the exercise as per the directions. The listening text is given chapter-wise and page-wise.
Chapter 1 (Page 10)

The forces of East India Company are on the doorstep of Oudh. Who is going to save Oudh? The King of
Oudh Wajid Ali Shah is not looking hassled or much concerned. Our motherland is under threat. Our

sovereignty is at stake. What is mine and what is yours will not remain ours. The company forces will
subjugate all that belong to us. They will ruin our wonderful world, our sweet home. Our King and the
kingdom both will become slaves. Either the company or their men will oppress us. The happiness, the
prosperity, the peace, which our Oudh has, will vanish.

Chapter 2 (Page 15)

Nancy is sad. She has lost her red fountain pen. She has searched for it in the classroom. She has looked
for it under the desk, behind the cupboard, in her bag, on the table and on the floor. Though ball point pens
have replaced fountain pens over time, Nancy keeps her red fountain pen in use because she loves it. This
is a gift from her drawing teacher Mr Aziz. She has learnt from Mr Aziz that good handwriting can be

developed with a fountain pen. So she uses the pen daily to write her personal diary. What will she do now
without the pen? Suddenly, she sees Mr Aziz standing there with her red fountain pen in his hand. “Good
morning, sir! How is this pen with you? ”, Nancy says happily and curiously. Mr Aziz gives the pen to
her gently and says, “I have found it near the door.” Nancy is pleased and cheerful.

Chapter 3 (Page 21)

An agreement was signed between the two teams. A speech was given by the Governor appealing the
world to extend hand in the name of generosity, charity and humanity for the flood victims of Kerala.
Of modesty and magnanimity, the great cricketers of the world marked their appearance in the stadium

of Ernakulam. Their presence and performance was supported by the provision of assistance by the top
business organisations of the world. The role of the great cricketers adorned with their greatness, brilliance
and fame gave immense popularity to that event.

Chapter 4 (Page 26) Listening and Speaking Text
The kite rejoices flying high and seeing other kites dancing with it in the sky. When the boy pulls it

down, it endeavours to go still higher. But he, she and they will not keep it happy for long. He holds my
string and compels me to fight with others. The sky is cleaner than the earth, and I love to be here. He
knows that I am not his for long. The girl knows that I may go to her soon when I am cut from my string
and they know that a kite flying high in the sky is ultimately a sport for themselves. My colourful

friends tell me while I am flying, “Don’t worry! You keep doing what you are doing. We see that your
flight in the sky is imbued with your passion and spirit. It should please you. The sky looks beautiful
with you and us.”

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