NCERT Solutions Poorvi Chapter 5 A Homage to Our Brave Soldiers — Let us speak

Book page 197 Updated on2026-09-05

Q1.
Work in pairs and identify the different professions displayed in the picture.
Answer

Two children are shown thinking, and each thought-cloud around them holds a profession or vocation. Looking at the picture on page 197, these are:

In the pictureProfession / vocation
A man sawing and measuring a wooden plankCarpenter
A man holding books and a penTeacher
A girl in pads and helmet playing a shotCricketer (sportsperson)
A woman in a white uniform with a peaked cap and wings badgePilot
A man with a hoe and a woman carrying a pot in a fieldFarmers
A man in a white coat with a stethoscopeDoctor
A woman in a tall white hat holding a bowlChef
A boy painting a landscape on an easelPainter / artist
A woman in an elaborate costume striking a poseClassical dancer
Q2.
Imagine that you dream of or wish to pursue some of these professions and vocations. Take turns to express this along with a reason. Do not forget to include what preparation would be required to fulfill the dream. Speak about all the given professions and vocations.
Answer

Each turn should have three parts: the dream, the reason, and the preparation. The prompts printed on page 198 are the sentence frames to use — “I would like to become… because… For this I would have to first…”

ProfessionA model turn
Pilot“I dream of working as a pilot, as I love the idea of touching the sky. This would involve finishing Class 12 with Physics and Maths and then training at a flying school.”
Doctor“To become a doctor has been a childhood dream. This is so because my grandmother was cured by one. In order to become a doctor I would have to study Biology and clear the medical entrance test.”
Teacher“It would be great if I could work as a teacher, as it would let me explain things I love to people younger than me. For this I would have to complete graduation and then a B.Ed.”
Farmer“One day, I hope to become a farmer who uses new methods. Then I would be able to grow more with less water. However, first I would need to learn about soil and drip irrigation.”
Chef“I would like to become a chef because feeding people well makes them happy. For this I would have to first join a hotel management institute and practise every day at home.”
Cricketer“I dream of playing cricket for India, as the game teaches me to keep calm. This would involve joining a coaching academy and playing at district level first.”
Carpenter“It would be great if I could work as a carpenter, as it would let me make things with my own hands. For this I would have to first learn the craft from a skilled worker and take an ITI course.”
Artist“To become an artist has been a childhood dream, because colours say what I cannot. In order to become one I would have to keep a sketchbook daily and later join an art college.”
Classical dancer“One day, I hope to become a classical dancer. Then I would be able to tell old stories with my hands. However, first I would need years of daily riyaaz under a guru.”
Speaking tip: keep each turn to three or four sentences and look at your partner while speaking. Every one of these vocations serves other people — that is the thread that connects this activity to the lesson about soldiers.
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