II.Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow :
A flower is open to all that surrounds it: nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty.
It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty and lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it.
It is unbiased: it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference, or anything whatsoever.
Then, generous: without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of Nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even it sacrifices its life to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself.
And then, kind: it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy.
Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with the real qualities of the flowers. Try to cultivate in yourself their refined qualities.
What is the flower compared to ? *
with all living things
with human beings
with girls
with a child
Why is a flower open to all ? *
because it influences all
because it radiates joy
It spreads its beauty to all
because it radiates joy, spreads beauty and influences all.
What are the refined qualities of a flower ? *
Fragrance and beauty
Generosity and kindness
equality and attractiveness
frankness and honesty
The writer talks about __________ *
rose flower
lotus flower
lily flower
all flowers
What does it mean by spontaneous influence ? *
a slow influence
a quicker influence
naturally created influence
a casual influence
Antonym of 'biased' is : *
disbiased
unbiased
inbiased
nonbiased
Who can enjoy flowers beauty and perfume without rivalry ? *
Butterflies
Birds
Bees
Everyone
Depth is the ________ form of deep. *
adjective
adverb
noun
verb
Answers
flower is open to all that surrounds it: nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty.
It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty and lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it.
It is unbiased: it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference, or anything whatsoever.
Then, generous: without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of Nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even it sacrifices its life to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself.
And then, kind: it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy.
Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with the real qualities of the flowers. Try to cultivate in yourself their refined qualities.