NCERT Solutions Poorvi Chapter 4 Conquering the Summit — Let us speak

Book page 173 & 174 Updated on2026-09-05

Q1.
In groups of four, select a role from 1–4 given below and speak about the views allotted to each. Use the prompts and vocabulary given. Take turns to express your opinions, agreement, and disagreement. 1. School Student: Talk about why you think Physical Education should be included in school activities. 2. Parent: Discuss your concerns or support for your child participating in Physical Education activities. 3. Physical Education Teacher: Share your experiences about Physical Education activities and why you think they are valuable. 4. Sports Camp Organiser: Explain how you ensure safety and why you believe sports are beneficial for participants. [Prompts: In my opinion… / I believe that… / From my point of view… / I disagree with… / One reason for this is… / I agree with the idea that… / I disagree with the notion that… / I support this perspective because… / I find it hard to agree because…] [Vocabulary: precautions, unique, experiences, fun, safe, enjoyable, thrilling, builds confidence, concern, explore, overcome fear, participate]
Answer

How to run it: each member takes one role, speaks for about a minute, and must then respond to at least one other speaker using a prompt of agreement or disagreement. That exchange, not the speech, is what is being practised.

RoleSample opening
1. School StudentIn my opinion, Physical Education should be a full period every day and not the first thing cancelled before exams. One reason for this is that we sit for six hours, and forty minutes on the field is what lets us concentrate afterwards. PE also builds confidence — I was terrified of the vaulting horse in Grade 5 and it was in PE that I overcame that fear. It is the only period where the shy students and the toppers are on the same team.
2. ParentFrom my point of view, PE is valuable, but I do have a concern. Last year a boy in my daughter's class broke his wrist because there was no mat under the climbing frame. I support this perspective because I want my child to participate, not to sit out — so my request is simple: proper precautions, a trained teacher present, and a first-aid box on the field.
3. PE TeacherI believe that PE teaches what no classroom can. One reason for this is that a child learns to lose. In fifteen years I have seen quiet children turn into captains. Our activities are graded — we begin with simple drills and move to thrilling ones like the rope course only when a child is ready. I agree with the idea that safety comes first, and that is exactly why we grade them.
4. Sports Camp OrganiserI support this perspective because safety is our first responsibility. Every helmet, harness and rope is checked before each session, every participant is supervised by a certified instructor, and we keep group sizes small. I find it hard to agree with the view that adventure sports are simply dangerous — with the right precautions they give young people unique experiences that are both safe and enjoyable.
Sample exchange to end with:
Parent: I disagree with the notion that children should try rock climbing at twelve.
Organiser: I agree with the idea that age matters, but our climbing wall is only four metres high and every climber is roped to an instructor. Would you feel differently if you watched one session yourself?
Parent: In my opinion, that is a fair offer. I would come.
What earns marks: using the prompts naturally, listening to the previous speaker and referring to what they actually said, disagreeing without being rude, and using at least four words from the vocabulary box.
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