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Std 6 English Unit II Towards New Horizons - Lesson 01 The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind - Textual Questions and Answers & Activities
Towards New Horizons
The Doorway
Read the news report (Textbook page 33)
| Glasgow, UK: Vinisha Umashankar, a 15-year-old environmentalist from India, received a standing ovation at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) for her passionate speech on climate action. At 12, Vinisha invented a solar-powered ironing cart to reduce pollution, earning her the Children’s Climate Prize in 2020 and making her a finalist for The Earthshot Prize. Her statement, “I am not just a girl from India. I am a girl from Earth,” inspired many, highlighting her as a leading voice for youth-driven environmental change. |
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♦ For what did Vinisha Umashankar receive a standing ovation?
Vinisha Umashankar received a standing ovation at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) for her passionate speech on climate action.
♦ What did she invent at the age of 12?
At the age of 12, Vinisha invented a solar-powered ironing cart to reduce pollution.
♦ Do you believe anyone can be an inventor? Or, do you need special skills?
Yes, anyone can be an inventor if they’re curious and willing to solve problems creatively. Special skills are helpful, but they can also be learned through trial, observation, and persistence.
♦ If you could invent something, what would it be?
Example: I will invent a “Smart Snack Water Bottle”. It’s a cool bottle that not only keeps your drink cold, but also has a secret snack compartment and a mini timer to remind you to eat or hydrate during study time or play.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
1. Why did the villagers go to bed early?
People had no money for lighting their homes. So the villagers went to bed early.
2. Why did William crack open old radios?
William cracked open old radios to find the musicians and singers; he thought they were hiding inside the radios.
3. What did William think when he saw trucks crossing the path?
When he saw trucks crossing the path, he wondered how their engines made them go.
4. What did William’s father do to help the family survive?
William’s father told the family to eat only one meal per day to survive.
5. What did William learn from the science books in the library?
He learned how engines moved the big trucks and how radios pulled music from the sky.
6. What attracted William the most in the library?
The picture of a windmill with huge blades like a fan, looked like a giant pinwheel attracted William the most in the library.
7. Why did William think the windmill was more than just a machine?
William thought the windmill was more than just a machine because he imagined it will bring water to the dry fields, making crops grow, and helping his village fight hunger.
8. Why did William go to the junkyard?
William went to the junkyard to find scrap materials he could use to build his windmill.
9. What made the villagers think William was crazy?
The villagers thought William was crazy because he spent his time collecting scrap from the junkyard.
10. How did William create the tower for the windmill?
William and his friends went to the forest, cut long planks and hammered them together to make the tower for the windmill.
11. When did the onlookers start cheering?
The onlookers started cheering when the windmill made the bulb glow brightly like the sun.
12. Why did William think he had just begun?
William thought he had just begun because lighting a bulb was only a small part of his bigger dream. He hoped to build a stronger windmill that could pump water and help grow food for his village.
♦ Activity 1
1. Are you inspired by William’s story?
Read the following sentence from the story.
“I will make an electric wind,’’ William whispered to himself.
Now it’s your turn to make a difference in your community. What ideas can you contribute to make your community a better place using the following hints?
• Village library • Gardening project
• Village newsletter • Waste management
Let’s look at the example given - A Village Library
| What can we do? | How will it help? |
|---|---|
| • Start a monthly newsletter with community updates • Include sections for kids' drawings, stories, or fun facts | • Everyone will stay informed about local events, projects, and news. • Encourages creativity and helps children feel more involved. |
Gardening project
| What can we do? | How will it help? |
|---|---|
| • Organize a community garden where people can grow fruits and vegetables • Run gardening workshops for kids and families | • Promotes teamwork, healthy eating, and a green environment. • Builds skills, confidence, and connection with nature. |
Waste management
| What can we do? | How will it help? |
|---|---|
| • Set up separate bins for recycling, compost, and waste • Arrange monthly clean-up events | • Keeps the village cleaner and teaches sustainable habits. • Brings the community together and improves the local surroundings. |
♦ Activity 2
a. Some of the characters in the story are given below. What qualities in them attract you?
| Character | Qualities |
|---|---|
| • William | • Curious, determined, imaginative, resourceful |
| • William’s father | • Supportive, practical, self-sacrificing |
| • Gilbert & Geoffrey | • Loyal, helpful, encouraging, enthusiastic |
b. Write a sentence about the characters.
William is ………........…..................................................................
...........................................................................................................
Answer:
• William is a courageous and inventive boy whose determination to help his village led him to build a windmill from scrap materials, proving that hope and creativity can spark real change.
• William's father is a hardworking and caring man who supports his son’s dreams.
• Gilbert and Geoffrey are loyal and encouraging friends who stand by William, cheering him on and helping him believe in himself when others don’t.
♦ Activity 3
3. Some events from the story are given. Read them carefully and arrange the events in order. Write them in the given space below.
• He saw the picture of a windmill and decided to build one.
• He built a windmill and used it to light a bulb.
• Without food Malawi began to starve.
• He found a library and learned about science.
• William collected old parts of machines and tools from a junkyard.
• William had to stop going to school because his family had no money.
Answer:
1. Without food Malawi began to starve.
2. William had to stop going to school because his family had no money.
3. He found a library and learned about science.
4. He saw the picture of a windmill and decided to build one.
5. William collected old parts of machines and tools from a junkyard.
6. He built a windmill and used it to light a bulb
♦ Activity 4
4. Read the following sentences from the story.
Geoffrey and his best friend Gilbert soon appeared.
“Can we help with the electric wind?” they asked him.
“Get your axes and follow me,” William said.
Why do you think William decided to involve his friends in making the windmill?
Can you think of situations from your life where you can do things alone and in groups? Write them down.
| Things I can do alone | Things I love to do in groups |
|---|---|
| • Read a book | • Go for a picnic |
| • Draw or paint | • Play football |
| • Write a poem | • Act in a school play |
| • Solve a puzzle | • Celebrate birthdays with friends |
| • Write a story | • Cook festive meals together |
♦ Activity 5
5. Read the sentences from the story.
William closed his eyes.
It looked like a giant pinwheel.
He kept toy trucks with wheels made of bottle caps under his bed.
William took them to the forest.
These are actions that took place in the past.
| The past forms of close and look can be formed by adding ‘-d’ or ‘-ed’ at the end. These are regular verbs. |
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| The words kept and took are also action words in the past. But these words have no ‘–d’ or ‘-ed’ in their past forms. These are irregular verbs. |
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a. Read the following letter and identify the sentences which refer to the actions that took place in the past. Write them in the space below.
1. Yesterday, I went to the park with Mom.
2. We played on the ride.
3. She bought me a small purse.
4. Last week we baked cookies together.
b. Look at the words in the bowl. Write their past forms and place them in the correct ice cream cone. One cone is for regular verbs and the other is for irregular verbs. (See textbook Page 44)
Answer:
Regular verbs
• arrive
• agree
• cook
• explore
• turn
Irregular verbs
• speak
• teach
• wear
• fly
• choose
c. Look at the pictures below. Develop a story using the past forms of words given.
(sit, look, request, sing, fall down, catch, go, ask, run, draw, hold, fly, become, find)
2. A hungry fox saw the crow holding the cake, and it sat beneath the tree.
4. The crow became proud and sang loudly. As she opened her beak, the cake fell down.
6. The fox went away happily. The crow looked down and became sad.
♦ Activity 6
6. Read the following sentence. Notice the words in italics.
Chicken squawked, dogs howled and neighbours shook their heads.
The words in italics are sounds made by chicken and dogs. Similarly, meow is the
sound made by a cat and whoosh is the sound made by the wind.
There are many words like the above which represent sounds. (See textbook page 46)
Pick out the appropriate sound words from the list given below. Write them below the pictures.
whistle, bang, splash, hiss, sizzle, click, boom, ring, buzz
♦ Activity 7
7a. Akash and Veena are reporters. They want to report about the village in Malawi. Look at the beginning of the report on the village. Complete the report. You may use the following hints.
(failure of crops, lack of electricity, lack of drinking water, little food to eat, students missing the classes)
“Good morning, this is Akash and Veena reporting live from a small village in Malawi. Here, people are facing hard times with no rain, which has led to a failure of crops and a severe shortage of food. Families have little to eat, and the lack of electricity makes daily life even more difficult. Clean drinking water is scarce, forcing villagers to walk long distances in search of safe sources.
The hardship has also affected education—many students are missing classes because of hunger, illness, or the need to help their families. Community leaders are calling for urgent support and long-term solutions to improve living conditions and ensure the future of the children here.”
b. Prepare a live report on any one of the following events and present it in the class.
“Good morning! We’re at the bustling School Book Fair where tables are overflowing with fascinating books. Students and parents are exploring genres from fairy tales to science adventures. The excitement here is contagious as young readers discover new favourites and discuss their finds with each other.”
• Live from the English Club Inauguration
“This is Veena reporting from the stage of the English Club Inauguration. The event has just begun, with our head teacher addressing the crowd about the importance of English in today’s world. Students are thrilled to participate in debates, speeches, and storytelling through this new club.”
• Live from the Playground Opening
“Akash here, right beside the ribbon that was just cut to officially open our new playground! Children are cheering and already racing to try the swings and slides. The fresh green space promises lots of laughter and energy in the coming days.”
• Live from the School Anniversary Celebration
“This is Veena again, at the School Anniversary program. Two talented students are performing a beautiful dance on stage, and the audience is clapping along enthusiastically. Teachers and parents are seated, enjoying the vibrant celebration that marks another year of learning and growth.”
8. Here is the live report of a School Book Fair. There are some errors in it. Read it carefully and edit it.
| Live Report: School Book Fair Inauguration Good morning, We are live from GUPS vazhiyoram, where the School Book Fair has just been inagurated. The event was over presided by the headmistress, mr. nidha S Kumar, and inaugurated by dr. sajeev, who highlight the importance of reading. A total of 13 publishers is participating, showcasing storybooks, educational books, and reference materials. Students and parents will enthusiastically exploring the stalls, and the headmistress spoke about how reading shape a child’s future. We wonder, which book will be you’re favourite today. Thank you. |
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Answer:
| Live Report: School Book Fair Inauguration Good morning, We are live from GUPS Vazhiyoram, where the School Book Fair has just been inaugurated. The event was presided over by the headmistress, Mrs. Nidha S Kumar, and inaugurated by Dr. Sajeev, who highlighted the importance of reading. A total of 13 publishers are participating, showcasing storybooks, educational books, and reference materials. Students and parents are enthusiastically exploring the stalls, and the headmistress spoke about how reading shapes a child’s future. We wonder, which book will be your favourite today? Thank you. |
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