GSEB Std 7 English Sem 1 Unit 2 Fairs and Festivals Solution | ધોરણ 7 અંગ્રેજી

2 FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

GLOSSARY (Vocabulary)

Word (English - Meaning)	Synonym (સમાનાર્થી)	Antonym (વિરોધી)
abroad - વિદેશ	overseas, internationally	domestic, native
blessings - આશીર્વાદ	grace, benediction	curse, hex
carols - નાતાલમાં ખ્રિસ્તીઓ દ્વારા ગવાતું ધાર્મિક ગીત	hymn, chorus	-
cloudy - વાદળછાયું	overcast, gloomy	clear, sunny
concerts - સંગીતનો જલસો	musical performance, show	-
cultures - સંસ્કૃતિઓ	traditions, customs	-
desert - રણ	wasteland, barren land	oasis, fertile land
devotees - ભક્તો	worshippers, followers	skeptics, critics
devotion - ભક્તિ	dedication, loyalty	apathy, disrespect
excitedly - ઉત્સાહપૂર્વક	enthusiastically, eagerly	calmly, reluctantly
gratitude - કૃતજ્ઞતા	thankfulness, appreciation	ingratitude, ungratefulness
handicrafts - હસ્તકલાઓ	crafts, handiwork	machined/mass-produced goods
harvest - લણણી	crop, yield	planting, sowing
holy - પવિત્ર	sacred, divine	unholy, wicked
location - સ્થળ	place, site	-
occurrence - ઘટના	event, incident	-
please - ખુશ રહેવું	delight, satisfy	displease, anger
pride - ગર્વ	self-respect, dignity	shame, humility
processions - શોભાયાત્રા	parade, march	-
puppet shows - કઠપૂતળીના ખેલ	marionette play	-
purpose - હેતુ, પ્રયોજન	aim, goal	-
rituals - વિધિઓ	ceremonies, rites	-
sacred - પવિત્ર	holy, blessed	profane, cursed
snacks - નાસ્તો	refreshments, light meal	full meal
temporary - હંગામી	short-term, brief	permanent, lasting
thirsty - તરસ્યો	parched, dry	quenched, hydrated
togetherness - એકતા	unity, solidarity	division, isolation
tourists - પ્રવાસીઓ, સહેલાણીઓ	travelers, sightseers	locals, natives
traders - વેપારીઓ	merchants, dealers	customers, buyers
value - કિંમત	worth, importance	worthlessness
visitor - મુલાકાતી	guest, caller	host
warm - હૂંફાળું	cozy, tepid	cold, freezing
water splash - પાણી ઉડાડવું	sprinkle, spray	-
worship - પૂજા	pray, revere	disrespect, blaspheme

LISTENING

PRACTICE

➤ Do as directed:
Watch the video clip. Tick '√' the box of the related festivals:

• Diwali (Crackers) [ √ ]
• Eid (Prayer) [ √ ]
• Holi (Water Splash) [ √ ]
• Baisakhi (Dhol) [ ]
• Christmas (Carols) [ ]

READING

PRACTICE

A. Answer the questions:

1. Where does the Bhavnath fair take place?

Ans. The Bhavnath fair takes place at Girnar hills near Junagadh.

2. From which two states do people come to Shamlaji fair?

Ans. People come from Gujarat and Rajasthan to the Shmlaji fair.

3. What do devotees buy at Shamlaji fair?

Ans.- Devotees buy jewellery, clothes and crafts at the Shmlaji fair.

4. How do people celebrate Madhavpur fair?

Ans. People do garba, sing songs, visit colourful shops and toys, snacks and clothes to celebrate the Madhavpur fair.

5. Vautha fair famous for:

c. selling camels and donkeys ✓

B. Correct the underline parts and rewrite the sentences:

Example: Bhavnath Fair is held at Girnar Hills during Holi festival.

Bhavnath Fair is held at Girnar Hills Maha Shivratri.

1. Vautha fair is in Kutch district during Pratham Purnima.

Vautha fair is in Ahmedabad district during Kartik Purnima.

2. Madhavpur fair starts from Chaitra Krushna Paksh Navmi.

Madhavpur fair starts from Chaitra Shukla paksha Navmi.

3. In Shamlaji fair, people pray to God Shiv in the temple.

In Shamlaji fair, people pray to God Vishnu in the temple.

Study the Rutuchakra

Darken the circles of the correct options:

1. What should we eat in Shishir (Winter)?

c. Khichdi, ghee, dates, nuts ✓

2. When does Shishir (Winter) occur?

b. Jan 16 - Mar 15 ✓

3. Which Gujarati months are there in Autumn?

d. both a and c ✓

4. Which foods are eaten in Grishm (Summer)?

b. Cooling foods like cucumber, mango, watermelon ✓

WRITING

A. Write appropriate number for the events of Independence Day celebration:

(Teacher's/Student's self-activity from the textbook image).

B. Study the pictures, fill in the blanks with the words given in the brackets and rewrite the paragraph:

Complete the paragraph:

Every year, the Great Rann of Kutch becomes very colourful in the winter season November to February. A special tent city is set up on the white salt desert. Tourists enjoy camel rides and watch folk dances, music concerts and cultural programs. There are many stalls of beautiful Kutchi handicrafts. People also listen to folk songs and storytelling. This festival shows the rich culture and heritage of Kutch, and tourists from India and abroad come to visit.

C. Study the picture and write a paragraph using the words given:

Write a paragraph about the picture:

Ans. This is a lively scene of a vibrant village fair. Many children sit on the merry-go-round nearby; A man is selling colorful ballons to eager little kids and a woman is selling beautiful traditional toys at her street cart. Several men and women are buying things of various stalls. Nearby, busy shopkeeper sell delicious hot snacks and many people love to eat at the food stalls with their friends. High above the crowd, an acrobat is doing dangerous balancing tricks on a tight rope holding a long stick. Everyone is having a magnificent time celebrating together.

D. Write a paragraph using the clues given in the brackets on 'My Favourite Festival':

(name of the festival - celebrated in the months - preparation - special food and clothes - importance)

My favourite festival is Diwali, which is also popularly known as the Festival of Lights. It is generally celebrated in the Hindu month of Kartik (October or November) every year. Extensive preparations start many weeks in advance as families clean, paint and decorate their houses with colourful rangolis and diyas. During this festival season, we wear beautiful new traditional clothes and share delicious special foods and sweets like Kaju Katli, Laddoos and Chorafali with neighbors. The primary importance of Diwalis that it symbolizes the spirituel victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. It brings immense joy, unity and harmony to our society.

LANGUAGE FUNCTION

A. Read the sentences:

1. A bird can fly. An elephant cannot fly.
2. Parents must take car of their children. They must not let them go alone.
3. Students should read books but they should not too much time otn social media
4. Ratan could go to the fair. He could not enjoy the scary rides.
5. Dwija may speak English. She may not speak French.

B. Classify the sentences in the given table:

We can..	We should	We must...	It may...
Example: We can learn and have fun. We can read and draw. We can play with our friends. We can do our best.	We should listen carefully. We should be kind to our friends. We should keep our things neat.	We must walk on the footpath. We must stop. We must look left and right. We must be careful at all times. We must follow traffic rules to stay safe.	The weather may change every day. In summer, it may be very hot. It is cold in winter and it may show. It may rain.

C. Choose the most appropriate options for the given situations:

1. You are very thirsty in the class. What will you say to the teacher?

a. May I drink water?

2. Your friend looks sad. What is the best advice?

b. You should talk to me.

3. You want to ask your friend to give the ball. What will you say?

b. Can you pass the ball, please?

4. The traffic light is red. What is the rule?

c. you must stop.

5. The weather is cloudy. What is possible?

b. It may rain today.

D. Arrange the jumble parts and make sentences:

1. we can / after school / play football / together /.

Ans. We can play football together after school.

2. the children may / visit the zoo/ with their teacher/tomorrow/.

Ans. The children may visit the zoo with their teacher tomorrow.

3. you must not / in the classroom / use mobile phone/today/.

Ans. You must not use mobile phone in the classroom today.

4. we should/ every day / for health / eat healthy food/.

Ans. We should eat healthy food for health every day.

5. would you / like to join / us for dinner / tonight/?

Ans. Would you like to join us for dinner tonight?

VOCABULARY

A. Double Bubble Map Compare fairs and festivals:

Classify Fairs, Festivals, and Common in both:

Fairs: puppet show, camel/horse rides, animal fairs, temporary tent city, handicrafts, stalls and shops, games and swings.

Common in both: processions, colourful and lively, family outing, enjoyment, food and sweets, music and dance, people come together.

Festivals: devotion and blessing, rituals and traditions, prayers and puja, religious stories, traditions, specials clothes, cultural value, special sweets.

B. Complete the word chain with the last letter of the word:

Word Chain:

fair, rose, elephant, tail, lion

C. Darken the correct spelling from the options:

Choose the correct spelling:

1. cultures (cultares / caltures / caltares) -> cultures
2. religious (rilegans / religions) -> religious
3. seasons (sisons / sizans) -> seasons ✓
4. festivals (festivels / fastivels / festivalz) -> festivals ✓
5. traditions (treditions / tradisions / tradetions) -> traditions ✓