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What was the name of the company started by the narrator and Woz?
What was the name of the company started by the narrator and Woz?
- Pixar
- Garbage
- Apple (correct)
- Next
Which event led to the narrator feeling devastated?
Which event led to the narrator feeling devastated?
- Starting Next
- His love life
- Establishing Pixar
- Getting fired from Apple (correct)
What was the narrator's realization after being fired?
What was the narrator's realization after being fired?
- He no longer loved what he did.
- He should focus on a different career.
- He wanted to join another company.
- He loved what he did despite the setback. (correct)
In what way does the narrator describe the difference between success and being a beginner?
In what way does the narrator describe the difference between success and being a beginner?
What other company, apart from Apple, did the narrator start?
What other company, apart from Apple, did the narrator start?
Which studio is referred to as the world's most successful animation studio?
Which studio is referred to as the world's most successful animation studio?
What significant change did the narrator experience after his firing?
What significant change did the narrator experience after his firing?
What is mentioned as a pivotal relationship in the narrator's life?
What is mentioned as a pivotal relationship in the narrator's life?
What advice did Steve Jobs give regarding work?
What advice did Steve Jobs give regarding work?
In the context, what could 'life hitting you with a brick' symbolize?
In the context, what could 'life hitting you with a brick' symbolize?
What did Steve Jobs mean by 'Don't settle'?
What did Steve Jobs mean by 'Don't settle'?
What is the likely theme of Jobs' second story?
What is the likely theme of Jobs' second story?
What disease was Anant suffering from?
What disease was Anant suffering from?
What does 'failure is the key to success' imply?
What does 'failure is the key to success' imply?
Why did Smita feel self-reproach?
Why did Smita feel self-reproach?
What achievement was Anant recognized for in school?
What achievement was Anant recognized for in school?
What was the girl's reaction to Pandit Ravi Shankar's concert announcement?
What was the girl's reaction to Pandit Ravi Shankar's concert announcement?
Why did her mother caution her while discussing the boy sleeping?
Why did her mother caution her while discussing the boy sleeping?
What had Anant begun to learn?
What had Anant begun to learn?
What can be inferred about the boy's state when he heard Pandit Ravi Shankar's name?
What can be inferred about the boy's state when he heard Pandit Ravi Shankar's name?
What did Anant express a desire to do?
What did Anant express a desire to do?
What was the reaction of the doctors regarding Anant's condition?
What was the reaction of the doctors regarding Anant's condition?
What emotional state does Smita experience throughout the passage?
What emotional state does Smita experience throughout the passage?
What does Anant's mother do when he is in distress?
What does Anant's mother do when he is in distress?
What is the central theme of the poem 'The Height of the Ridiculous'?
What is the central theme of the poem 'The Height of the Ridiculous'?
Which figure of speech is predominantly used in the line 'He burst his five buttons'?
Which figure of speech is predominantly used in the line 'He burst his five buttons'?
What rhyme scheme is evident in the poem?
What rhyme scheme is evident in the poem?
How does the poet describe his emotional state when writing the lines?
How does the poet describe his emotional state when writing the lines?
What reaction does the servant have when reading the poet's lines?
What reaction does the servant have when reading the poet's lines?
Which literary device emphasizes the humorous effect in the poem?
Which literary device emphasizes the humorous effect in the poem?
What is the purpose of the poet's reflection at the end of the poem?
What is the purpose of the poet's reflection at the end of the poem?
What does the poem identify as the result of the servant's reaction?
What does the poem identify as the result of the servant's reaction?
What is one advantage of self-study mentioned in the points provided?
What is one advantage of self-study mentioned in the points provided?
Which of the following is a reason against the necessity of social networking sites?
Which of the following is a reason against the necessity of social networking sites?
What can be concluded about the theme 'Trees: Nature's Gift to Man'?
What can be concluded about the theme 'Trees: Nature's Gift to Man'?
What incident is described in the news report topic regarding child labour?
What incident is described in the news report topic regarding child labour?
In the scenario with Anita at the cake shop, what does the presence of the beggar boy imply?
In the scenario with Anita at the cake shop, what does the presence of the beggar boy imply?
Which of the following points is likely considered an argument for social networking sites?
Which of the following points is likely considered an argument for social networking sites?
What is a potential consequence of forgetting one's wallet in a luxurious hotel?
What is a potential consequence of forgetting one's wallet in a luxurious hotel?
How might an argument against social networking sites characterize their impact on personal information?
How might an argument against social networking sites characterize their impact on personal information?
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Study Notes
Language Study
- Infinitive: "to grow"
- Collocations: "ticket price, ticket booth, drizzle rain, drizzle light"
- Punctuation: "Dr. Kalam sat contemplating deeply."
- Present participles that double the last letter: "running", "swimming"
- Hidden words: "verb", "rate", "ever", "bear", "verb", "rate"
- Verb: "gave" which is finite.
- Homophone sentences: "We need to ware our wear."
- Rewritten sentence: "As soon as the bill is passed, it will become an act."
Textual Passages
- Steve Jobs started Apple with Steve Wozniak when he was 20.
- Apple grew to $2 billion in 10 years.
- Steve Jobs got fired from Apple.
- Steve Jobs started Next, Pixar, and fell in love with his future wife.
- Pixar is the world's most successful animation studio.
- Apple bought Next.
- Steve Jobs returned to Apple.
- Steve Jobs's advice: "If you haven't found it yet, keep looking."
- The theme of Steve Jobs' second story is perseverance, finding love, and having faith even when facing setbacks.
- "To get fired" means the employee was dismissed from their job.
- The phrase "begin to dawn on" means to understand gradually.
- The tense of "haven't found" is the present perfect.
- The main clause in the sentence "I found what I loved to do early in life" is "I found what I loved to do". The subordinate clause is "early in life".
- "Failure is the key to success" means that learning from mistakes is vital for achieving future successes.
- Anant's sister, Smita, was excited about the concert because she read it in the newspaper.
- The reason Anant was very ill was because he was dying of cancer.
- Anant was better than his sister at the sitar because he was able to compose his own tunes.
- Two adverbs ending in "ly" are "excitedly" and "gravely".
- Two compound words are "table-tennis" and "self-reproach".
- The indirect speech sentence: "He said that he had always wanted to hear him and see him."
- Question tag: "His mother sprang to his side, didn't she?"
Non-textual Passage
- Tourist destination in Kerala advantages:
- Kerala reflects the eclectism of the state, offering various experiences.
- Kerala is known for its magic, ayurvedic massages and Kathakali.
- Tourists generally start their journey in Kerala in Kochi.
- Kerala offers beautiful nature, including green landscapes.
- Advantages of self-study:
- It allows students to learn more effectively by focusing on their specific needs.
- Self-study allows students to learn at their own pace, without pressure from others.
- It encourages curiosity and fosters a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
- Self-study can boost a student's self-esteem by empowering them with a sense of accomplishment.
- Counter-view to: "Social networking sites are not a necessity."
- While social networking sites are not essential for survival, they have become ubiquitous and offer many benefits, such as staying connected with friends and family, fostering communities, and accessing information.
- While some individuals may resort to dishonesty or engage in cybercrime, it is important to note that this does not negate the overall benefits of social networking.
- It's important to use social media responsibly and be aware of potential risks.
Creative Writing
- Trees: Nature's Gift to Man:
- Trees are essential for our survival, providing us with oxygen, shade, and resources.
- They help regulate the climate, prevent soil erosion, and provide habitat for wildlife.
- Trees are a symbol of beauty and tranquility, offering us solace and inspiration.
- News Report: Child laborers rescued from stone quarries:
- Include details of the location, age of the children, the conditions they were working in, and how they were rescued.
- Mention the authorities involved in the rescue and the legal action being taken against the employers.
- Highlight the importance of child labor laws and the need to combat exploitation.
- Story: Title - The Kindness of a Stranger
- Anita was in a cake shop buying a cake for her birthday.
- She saw a small beggar boy outside the shop who looked hungry.
- She decided to buy him a slice of cake and give him some money.
- The boy was grateful and thanked her profusely, making her realize the importance of helping those in need.
- Experience: Title: The Forgotten Wallet
- I was having a fantastic dinner at a luxurious hotel.
- The food was delicious, the ambience was stunning, and I was enjoying myself immensely.
- After finishing our meal, I realized that I had forgotten my wallet at home.
- I was embarrassed and worried about how I was going to pay for everything.
- Luckily, my friend offered to pay for the meal, saving me from a very awkward situation.
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