Question

(Reading)

1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questi ons that follow: (10 marks)

Walking is a pleasure. When we are in a vehicle, ou r attention is fixed on the road. There is

no time to spare for the things on the either side of the road. A walker can, however, enjoy the

sights on either side. If he so likes, he can chang e his speed. He can walk slowly when there is

much beauty around. He can go fast when he wants hi s walking to be an exercise for his limbs as it

regulates our blood circulation. Walking also give us a feeling of freshness as well. However no

young person should walk thinking that it is an exe rcise. It will kill all the pleasure. Moreover, the

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are many other exercises that are good for health. Walking should be made a habit for enjoyment.

One should feel relaxed and not tired after a good walk. We should walk only when the weather is

fine. We should avoid walking when it is hot or mis

ty.

i. Walking is a ___________________

ii. When we are in a ______________, our attention is fixed on the road.

iii. Walking should be made a _______________ for e njoyment.

iv. We should avoid walking when the weather is ………………………….

v. Choose a word from the passage which has the same meaning as ‘foggy’ ​

Answer 1

Walking is a pleasure. When we are in a vehicle, ou r attention is fixed on the road. There is

no time to spare for the things on the either side of the road. A walker can, however, enjoy the

sights on either side. If he so likes, he can chang e his speed. He can walk slowly when there is much beauty around .