In this chapter, we are introduced to Jimmy, a ten-year-old boy who was born on the Moon. Jimmy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, discuss the arrival of a new companion for Jimmy. They mention that the companion, a dog from Earth, is currently at the rocket station undergoing tests. Jimmy, being Moonborn, has never had the chance to visit Earth, so his....................................
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Complete the following sentences using the modals given in the box.
……………………………. I go to the market?
We ……………………………. brush our teeth after every meal.
You ……………………………. Wash lettuce before making a salad.
You ……………………………. Do anything before asking your father.
You ……………………………. Call the doctor now.
We ……………………………. Walk on the grass in the park.
May I go to the market?
We should brush our teeth after every meal.
You must wash lettuce before making a salad.
You should not do anything before asking your father.
You must call the doctor now.
We must not walk on the grass in the park.
Write what would you say in the following situations. (Hint : Use Modals.)
You have just reached your friend’s house. You want a glass of water.
You want to borrow a pencil from your friend.
Your friend does not stand up when the teacher enters the class.
There is a probability of your going to Mumbai.
Your friend plays the guitar. (You have to express ability.)
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Circle the correct answers to fill in the blanks.
will would should
should must could
might May can
must musn’t needn’t
must musn’t needn’t
can would might
I ……………………………. like a leave early today.
……………………………. you give me a glass of water?
……………………………. I go to the library, Ma’am?
This is a very precious book. You ……………………………. lose it.
Time is not on our side. We ……………………………. Hurry.
The sky is clear now, but it ……………………………. rain.
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Refer to the text and find the adjectives used for the following.
1. Jimmy 2. Darkness 3. Ground 4. Hop
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Rearrange the groups of letters to make meaningful words. (Hing: All the words are from the chapter.)
1. HEAPC ……………………………. 2. TEAECR …………………………….
3. TIMETAONI ……………………………. 4. REKFA …………………………….
5. EACHIMN ……………………………. 6. PAESCISUT …………………………….
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Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the words given in the box.
pretend squeak thick bounce lunar
A ……………………………. calendar has twenty-eighty days long months.
The boy looked ……………………………. and stubbier with his spacesuit on.
Robutt was squeaking and ……………………………. around Jimmy.
The doors of the old mansion ……………………………. around Jimmy.
He ……………………………. to be happy with his birthday present.
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It wasn’t dangerous for Jimmy to race through the dark side of the crater wall because
(a) Robutt helped him
(b) He was unlike an Earthborn human being
(c) his father helped him
(a) Robutt helped him
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“Jimmy, you’ll know the difference when you experiences the love of a living thing.” This line means that
(a) Jimmy does not spend time with any Earthborn creature
(b) Jimmy spends his time with the mechanical Robutt
(c) Jimmy does not know the feelings of love and affection that develop between a human beings and a pet animal.
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‘Jimmy held Robutt tightly.’ This shows his
(a) immense frustrations for the real dog
(b) strong emotional bonding with Robutt
(c) his desire to keep both the dogs
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How did the robot-mutt show its happiness?
(a) by screaming
(b) by rapid squeaks
(c) by slow squeaks
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How did Jimmy look with his spacesuit on as judged by Earth’s standard?
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Why was Jimmy confident about handling the lunar gravity inside the crater?
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How did Robutt help Jimmy while racing through the dark side of the crater wall?
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What was the reason behind the mechanical dog getting the name ‘Robutt’?
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“Robutt isn’t an imitation, Dad. It’s my dog.” Describe Jimmy’s feelings towards Robutt.
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Following is a chart depicting different emotions. Observe it carefully.
love concern friendship
EMOTION
happiness fear surprise
Read the story again. Pick instances in which Jimmy, Robutt and Mr Anderson show these emotions and list them in your notebook.
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Do you think Jimmy had been in the crater several times before? Why/Why not?
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“It costs enough,” In what context did Mrs Anderson say so?
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Do you think all that is depicted in this Science fiction will actually be possible in the near future? Why do you think so?
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“Come on, Robutt,” he shouted.
(a) Who is ‘he’ referred to in the above line?
(b) How did Robutt react after hearing the voice?
(c) What remark did the speaker make immediately after this statement?
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“Jimmy, come back. I have something to tell you.”
(a) Who asked Jimmy to come back?
(b) What did the speaker tell Jimmy?
(c) How did Jimmy react to what the speaker told him?
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“It’s hard to explain,” said Mr Anderson, “but it will be easy to see.”
(a) Who Mr Anderson is speaking to and what is hard to explain?
(b) Why was ‘it’ hard to explain?
(c) How did the listener react to this?
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Mark these sentences as true (T) or false (F).
1. Mr and Mrs Anderson were waiting for Jimmy’s friend to arrive from Earth.
2. The Andersons arrived on Moon 17 years ago.
3. Jimmy arrived on Moon for Earth with his parents.
4. Jimmy loved Robutt, and used to play with him.
5. Robutt found its way around with the help of a radar.
6. The Andersons wanted Jimmy to have a real dog.
7. Jimmy could handle gravity because he was born on the Moon.
8. Jimmy looked forward to the arrival of the new dog.
- True (T) - The Andersons were waiting for a dog from Earth to arrive.
- False (F) - Mr. Anderson mentioned that he hadn't seen a dog since he left Earth 15 years ago, not 17.
- False (F) - Jimmy was born on the Moon and has never visited Earth.
- True (T) - Jimmy enjoyed playing with Robutt; he considers him his dog.
- True (T) - Robutt used radar to navigate and keep track of Jimmy's location.
- True (T) - The Andersons planned to replace Robutt with a real dog, a Scotch terrier puppy.
- True (T) - Jimmy, being born on the Moon, handled the lunar gravity in a way that Earth-born humans couldn't.
- False (F) - Jimmy expressed resistance to the idea of getting a real dog, stating his attachment to Robutt.
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Do you think Jimmy would have been happier with the Scottish terrier?
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Isaac Asimov was an American writer and professor of biochemistry, born on January 2, 1920, in Petrovichi, Russia. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential science fiction authors of all time. Asimov's prolific career spanned over five decades, during which he wrote and published an astonishing number of books, totaling more than 500 works.
Asimov's writing encompassed a broad range of genres, including science fiction, mystery, fantasy, and popular science. His most notable works include the Foundation series, the Robot series (featuring the iconic character of R. Daneel Olivaw), and the Galactic Empire series. These series explored complex themes such as human civilization, artificial intelligence, and the future of humanity.
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Themes - A Boy's Best Friend | Fragrance English Reader | Class 8 Literature | English
- Human-Technology Relationship:
The chapter explores the relationship between humans and technology, particularly through the character of Robutt. It raises questions about the nature of companionship, emotional connection, and the boundaries between humans and artificial constructs. Jimmy's attachment to Robutt challenges the conventional understanding of what it means to have a genuine bond with a machine. - The Significance of Place and Origin:
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Plot - A Boy's Best Friend | Fragrance English Reader | Class 8 Literature | English
Introduction
- Introduce the main characters: Jimmy, Mr. Anderson, and Mrs. Anderson.
- Set the story on the Moon, where Jimmy is Moonborn and unable to visit Earth.
- Establish the presence of Robutt, Jimmy's robotic companion.
II. Arrival of the Real Dog
- Mr. Anderson informs....
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- "He hasn't really seen one since I left Earth 15 years ago."
- This line is important as it establishes the context that the Anderson family has been living on the Moon for 15 years, emphasizing their separation from Earth and the significance of their Moonborn status.
- "Robutt isn't an imitation, Dad. He's my dog."
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Crater – a large bowl-shaped cavity in the ground
The astronauts explored the lunar crater, fascinated by its vast bowl-shaped cavity in the moon's surface.Spindly – long and thin
The spindly tree stood tall, its long and thin branches reaching toward the sky.Agile – been able to move easily and quickly
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