NCERT Solutions Kaveri Chapter 4 Vitamin-M — Speaking Activity

Intonation refers to the pitch of the voice while speaking. In questions, intonation can indicate the sentiment or the expected response. For example: V What is your name? (In Wh and How questions we use a falling intonation towards the end.) V Are you feeling okay? (In Yes or No questions we use a rising intonation towards the end.) V This is your notebook, isn’t it? (When we have an afÏrmative main clause and negative question tag, we use a rising intonation to show we are fairly sure of the answer.) V You weren’t in the library yesterday, were you? (When we have a negative main clause and afÏrmative question tag, we use a falling intonation to show we are unsure of the answer.) V Shall we read this storybook or borrow another one? (When we have a question with choices, we use rise-fall intonation.) Now, revisit the story and select different questions. Work in pairs and practise speaking them aloud according to the examples shared.

Make a presentation about a brief personal experience related to taking care of an older person. For example, mention a specific individual you cared for or an occasion when you provided assistance to that person. You may use the following prompts to structure your narration. V Background of your experience h The person I had the privilege of taking care of was... h I found myself in a caregiving role for... h I took on the responsibility of caring for... V Reflect on what you learned about yourself during this caregiving experience. h Did you discover any new qualities or strengths in yourself? h How did this experience contribute to your personal growth? V Caring for someone taught me valuable lessons about myself, including... V In this role, I learned that I possess the ability to... V One significant realisation about me during this experience was … h Discuss what you learned about the older person you were caring for. h What insights did you gain into their needs, preferences, or challenges? h How did your understanding of aging evolve through this experience? V Understanding the needs and preferences of the older person, I learned that... V Their challenges offered insights into the difÏculties of aging, such as... V Caring for them deepened my understanding of the ageing process, particularly...