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CLASS-IX PART-I 1/2
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MOTHER TERESA COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION, PERAMBRA
Forward My dear students, The English Reader for class IX has been designed and developed on the basis of Kerala school curriculum and keeping abreast of the latest developments in language teaching. As far as possible we have tried to include meaningful, interesting, interactive and purposeful activities in this textbook. They will surely help you enjoy the learning of English.you are also given opportunities for the construction of various life related language discourses, as well as the enrichment of your linguistic and literary skills. JEENA GEORGE MOTHER TERESA COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION, PERAMBRA
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA Part 4A fundamental duties of citizens
Content
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Children's Rights Right to education
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Aspire to Win
a.Do you think that the players belong to the same team? b.Can this players alone bring success to their team? c. How can each member lead his team to victory? d. What are the qualities of a good sportsperson?
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I.Read and enjoy
Modern Olympic Motto
The motto of the modern Olympic is "Citius,Altius,Fortius" in Latin language,which means "faster, higher, stronger". How does self belief drive an athlete to reach the zenith of his glory? Let's enjoy the song.
Bang the Drum BRYAN ADAMS & NELLY FURTADO
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You and I Together we reach for the sky It's all about playing the game From the East From the West Each ofus trying our best Chasing a dream Burning to follow the flame
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Bang the drum a little louder So the whole world can hear the whole world can hear Sing the song a little louder So the whole world can hear the whole world can hear From near From far It's clear , wherever you are This is your moment Your time to run like the wind Dream big Aim high Even believe you can fly Give it your all Let the Games bihin
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Bang the drum a little louder So the whole world can hear the whole world can hear Jump a little higher so the whole world can See ya the whole world can see ya
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Sing the song a little louder so the whole world can hear the whole world can hear Bang the drum a little louder For the whole world to hear the whole world to hear Bang the drama a little lauder so the whole world can hear the whole world can hear Sing the song a little louder so the whole world can hear the whole world can hear(repeat) Bang the drum!
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About the authors Bryan Adams
Bryan Guy Adams OC OBC (born 5 November 1959) is a Canadian guitarist, singer, composer, record producer, photographer, philanthropist, and activist. Adams rose to fame in Canada and the United States with his 1983 album Cuts Like a Knife. His 1984 album Reckless made him a global star and yielded some of his best-known songs, including “Run to You”, “Summer of ‘69”, and the U.S. number one hit “Heaven”.
Nelly Furtado
Nelly Kim Furtado: born December 2, 1978) is a Portuguese-Canadian singer-songwriter and record producer. Furtado is known for her musical versatility and reinvention, commonly associated with world music. She first gained fame with her trip hop inspired debut album, Whoa, Nelly! (2000), which was a critical and commercial success that spawned two top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, “I’m Like a Bird” and “Turn Off the Light”.
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Let's revisit and enjoy the poem 1. What was each of the athletes from around the World trying to do? .................................................................. 2. Why do the singers ask to bang the drum and sing the song louder? .................................................................. 3. What are the singers urged to do when the games begin? .................................................................. 4. The expressions 'follow theflame' and 'little louder' create app pleasing ring effect. What is the poetic device used? ..................................................................
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Activity Do you like songs related to sports? your teacher can help you listen to Celine Dion's 'The power of Dream' and Whitney Houston's 'One Moment in Time'. Discuss the role of the songs in sports events and games. Now write a theme song for your annual school sports meet or games championship.
Language activities
Activity 1 •Listen and put the words in order.
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and/ I /you ................... We/ together/ for/ reach/ the/ sky .................... about/ not/ it's/ winning .................... playing/ game/ it's/ about/ all/ the ................... east/ the /from ................... West/ the/ from .....................
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Activity 2 • Listen and put the sentences in order. -----Bang the drum a little louder -----the whole world can hear -----So the whole world can hear -----sing the song a little louder -----the whole world can hear -----so the whole world can hear
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Activity 3
•Listen and fill in the gaps using the words from the box.
high/far/ wherever/ big
Fly/ near/ games/ wind ---From ---From
it's clear,---you are this is your moment your time to run like the--dream--aim--even believe you can--give it your all let the---bigin.
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Glossary
bang : a sudden loud noise burning : on fire humanitarian : a person who seeks to promote human welfare. spirit : the prevailing or typical quality, mood or attitude of a person, group or period of time.
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