Question

Read the passage given below and answer the following questions:. (5)

Today, we are rushing through life and everyone seems to be pressurised and stressed about

one or the other thing. Stress has become an inescapable part of our lives. Many of our

illnesses are a result of stress, and to deal with it, we need certain ways to relax our body and

mind. Listening to music, particularly gentle, calming and melodious music, relaxes people both

physically and mentally Music releases endorphins, the natural painkillers in our brain, which

relieve us from the sense of pain, Music can normalise heart rate and blood pressure. The

common occurrences of fatigue and boredom decrease when we listen to music. It diverts our

attention from everyday anxieties, thereby reducing the stress caused by such concerns. While

meditating, listening to music helps us to connect with our soul. Students can improve their

concentration and boost their memory by listening to soft music Soothing music, when played at

night, helps us to rest and relax for a good night's sleep. Listening to good music helps in

overcoming negative traits such as anger or worry, thereby improving our personality. It creates

positive energy and happiness. Every cell in the body becomes energetic with increased peace

of mind.

Music is a therapy for everyone– plants, birds, animals and human being- to flourish and

rejuvenate. It certainly plays an important part in making the world better for all living beings.

(A)What type of music can helps in relaxation of our body and mind.

(B) Which natural painkillers are released in our brain?

(C) Why music is very important in our life?

(D) write the opposite of these words:

1.rejuvenate ----------- 2. melodious------

(e) List the benefits of music mentioned in the passage.

Q2:- Fill in the blanks with correct form of verb. (2)

Once when I ----(cross) the road,I -----(see) a small boy who----(look) quite lost. I -----(ask) him

the name of his parents.

Q3:- Read the following dialogue and complete the report appropriately. (2)

Archana : Do you know swimming?

Rudra : Yes, I do.

Archana : Can you teach me how to swim?

Rudra : Yes, I will. Come to my swimming club tomorrow.

Archana asked Rudra ------ swimming. Rudra replied in the affirmative. Then, Archana further

asked him------ how to swim. Rudra replied that he----- , he also asked Archana------ club --------.​

Answer 1

Q1:-

(A) Soothing music.

(B) Music releases endorphins, the natural painkillers in our brain.

(C) Because listening to music, particularly gentle, calming and melodious music, relaxes people both physically and mentally.

(D) 1:- Extinguish 2:- unmusical

(e) Listening to good music helps in overcoming negative traits such as anger or worry, thereby improving our personality. It creates positive energy and happiness. Every cell in the body becomes energetic with increased peaceof mind.

Q2:-

crossed, saw, looked, asked

Q3:-

Archana asked Rudra if he knew swimming. Rudra replied in the affirmative. Then, Archana further asked him if he can teach him how to swim. Rudra replied that he will teach Archana how to swim, he also asked Archana to visit his club tomorrow.