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Class 7 English Chapter 12 Conquering the Summit Worksheet with Answers
Class 7 English Conquering the Summit Worksheet
Class 7 English Chapter 12 Worksheet – Class 7 Conquering the Summit Worksheet
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Question 1.
What significant event happened to Arunima Sinha in 2011?
(a) She won a national volleyball championship.
(b) She faced a life-altering train accident.
(c) She began her mountaineering training.
(d) She received the Padma Shri award.
Question 2.
What vow did Arunima Sinha make while in the hospital with an amputated leg?
(a) To become a doctor.
(b) To start a foundation for accident victims.
(c) To walk again with a prosthetic leg and scale Mount Everest.
(d) To write a book about her experience.
Question 3.
Where did Arunima Sinha complete her basic mountaineering course?
(a) Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarkashi
(b) Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
(c) Indian Mountaineering Foundation
(d) Everest Base Camp
Question 4.
Whose photograph did Arunima Sinha leave at the summit of Mount Everest?
(a) Her family’s
(b) Her coach’s
(c) Bachendri Pal’s
(d) Swami Vivekananda’s
Question 5.
By January 2019, Arunima Sinha became the world’s first female amputee to climb which peak?
(a) Mount Vinson
(b) Mount Aconcagua
(c) Mount Kilimanjaro
(d) Mount Elbrus
Assertion and Reason Questions
There are two statements, Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below. Mark your answer according to the code given below.
Question 1.
Assertion (A): Arunima Sinha made a vow to scale Mount Everest while she was still in the hospital.
Reason (R) : She was already a professional mountaineer before her accident and wanted to continue her career.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R)is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Question 2.
Assertion (A): Arunima Sinha received the Padma Shri award in 2015.
Reason (R) : The Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in India,
given for exceptional and distinguished service in any field.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A), d
(c) (A) is true, but (R)is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Fill in the blanks with the words given in the box below.
| rigorous, exhausting, beacon, amputee, life-altering |
1. Arunima Sinha’s journey stands as a _________ of hope and resilience.
2. In 2011, Arunima Sinha, a national-level volleyball player, faced a _________ event.
3. Arunima became the first Indian female _________ to achieve this feat.
4. To pursue her ambition, Arunima Sinha underwent eighteen months of _________ training.
5. On 21 May 2013, after 52 _________ days, Arunima Sinha reached the summit of Mount Everest.
State whether the following statements are True or False.
1. Arunima Sinha was a national-level basketball player before her accident.
2. Arunima Sinha lost both of her legs in the accident.
3. Arunima made a vow in the hospital to scale Mount Everest.
4. Arunima Sinha became the first Indian female amputee to climb Mount Everest.
5. She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2013.
Let us Listen
I. Scan the QR code and listen to the transcript. Answer the following questions as you listen by choosing the correct options.
Question 1.
What was Aryan’s lifelong dream?
(a) To become a famous cyclist
(b) Toteach music
(c) To compose a musical masterpiece
(d) To build his own piano
Question 2.
What event caused Aryan’s injury?
(a) A car accident while cycling
(b) A fall from the stage
(c) A sports injury
(d) A fire in his music studio
Question 3.
What inspired Aryan to start trying again?
(a) A music competition
(b) A documentary about people overcoming physical challenges
(c) A letter from a fan
(d) A conversation with his doctor
Question 4.
How did Aryan adapt to his physical limitations?
(a) He gave up music and became a writer
(b) He hired someone else to finish his symphony
(c) He switched from piano to guitar
(d) He used his other hand and learned new techniques
Question 5.
What is the main message of Aryan’s story?
(a) Talent is more important than effort
(b) Injuries always end dreams
(c) True success lies in never giving up, despite hardships
(d) Music is only for the physically able
II. Once, again, scan the QR code and listen to the transcript. Answer the following questions as you listen and fill in the blanks with the words from the transcript.
1. Aryan had been playing the piano since he was five, dreaming of composing a _________.
2. One evening, while cycling home, a car swerved, and Aryan found himself with a severely _________ hand.
3. The exercises were painful, the progress _________ but Aryan approached each day as a step closer to his piano.
4. His journey showed that true failure is not in facing limitations, but in _________ the dreams that make life worth living.
5. The audience at its premiere was moved to not just by the music, _________ but by the story behind it.
Let us Speak
Discuss in pairs: Aryan found new ways to pursue his dream despite his injury. How can determination and creativity help us adapt when life doesn’t go as planned? Talk about a time when you had to adjust your goals or methods to keep going. Share your experience with the class.
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Let us Write
Write a letter to the Principal of your school suggesting a visit to a wildlife sanctuary for Grade 7 students to explore and learn about nature and wildlife.
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Let us imagine
Imagine you are Riya, a young artist who injures her hand and can no longer paint for some time. After months of therapy, you decide to paint again and showcase your work at an art exhibition. During your recovery, you meet a musician who lost the ability to play an instrument but still dreams of performing in a famous concert. How do you both motivate each other to keep going despite the setbacks?
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Let us Understand
I. Fill in the blanks with the words given in the box below.
| physical endurance, worthy enough, surge of emotions, positive mindset, triumph over adversity |
1. With a _________ you can believe in yourself and try your best in school and sports.
2. To climb Mount Everest, mountaineers require immense _________ to withstand extreme cold, thin air, and arduous terrain for extended periods.
3. He kept working hard because he knew his dream was _________ to fight for, no matter how difficult the journey.
4. Standing on the stage to receive her award, she felt a sudden _________ happiness, gratitude, and disbelief all at once.
5. Despite losing his sight, the musician’s success was a true _________.
II. Complete the following table by filling in the blanks with correct parts of speech mentioned. Use words from the chapter. “Conquering the Summit.”
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III. Fill in the blanks with ‘a’, ‘an’, ‘the’. Put an ‘x’ where no article is required.
Answer:
During _________ summer holidays, Riya decided to learn how to play _________ instrument. She chose _________ guitar because she had always admired _________ sound it made. On _________ first day of class, she met _________ teacher who had _________ friendly smile and _________ lot of patience. He gave her _________ guitar to practice and taught her how to play _________ simple tune.
Every evening, Riya would sit near _________ window and practise. One day, she played _________ tune she had heard in _________ movie, and her parents were very impressed. It was just _________ beginning of her musical journey.
IV. There is an error in each sentence that has been underlined. Correct the error in the following sentences.
1. He is working for an university in Canada.
2. Ihe most of people enjoy listening to music.
3. My uncle lives in a Netherlands.
4. An honest policy is a best policy.
5. Could you please turn off a light in the hallway?
6. Ihe birds usually sing in the morning.
7. We had a very delicious dinner at the new restaurant.
8. He wants to buy an. useful gadget for his studies.
9. The life is full of surprises.
10. He received a honorary degree from the Oxford University.
Answer:
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2. ________________________________________
3. ________________________________________
4. ________________________________________
5. ________________________________________
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Let us Read, Think and Write
Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:
I. “Bachendri Pal instilled confidence in Arunima and said, ‘My child, you decided to climb Mount Everest in these situations with a prosthetic leg^-you have conquered the Everest within you; the world will realise it later.”
1. What did Bachendri Pal mean when she said” you have conquered the Everest within you”?
(a) Arunima had already climbed Mount Everest once before
(b) Arunima had shown the inner strength to overcome personal challenges
(c) Arunima had reached the summit earlier than others
(d) Arunima had completed her mountaineering training successfully
2. Bachendri Pal told Arunima, “You have conquered the _________ within you; the world will realise it later.”
3. Bachendri Pal discouraged Arunima from attempting to climb Mount Everest because of her disability (True or False)
4. Who instilled confidence in Arunima during her training?
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II. “On 21 May 2013, after 52 exhausting days, Arunima Sin ha reached the summit of Mount Everest. Standing at the top of the world, she felt a surge of emotions— pride, relief, and an overwhelming sense of achievement.”
1. How long did it take Arunima Sinha to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
(a) 21 days
(b) 30 days
(c) 52 days
(d) 100 days
2. Arunima felt a surge of emotions—pride, relief, and an overwhelming sense of after reaching the summit.
3. Arunima Sinha reached the summit of Mount Everest without facing any challenges. (True or False)
4. On which date did Arunima reach the summit of Mount Everest?
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Very Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
What sport did Arunima Sinha play before her accident?
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Question 2.
Who was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest?
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Question 3.
On which date did Arunima Sinha reach the summit of Mount Everest?
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Question 4.
How many months of rigorous training did Arunima Sinha undergo for mountaineering?
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Question 5.
What award was Arunima Sinha given in 2015 for her achievements?
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Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
What major feat did Arunima Sinha achieve in 2013, and what made it ^ particularly remarkable?
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Question 2.
List two major awards Arunima Sinha received for her achievements.
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Question 3.
How did Arunima Sinha’s mindset change after the accident?
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Question 4.
What is the central message Arunima Sinha conveys through her journey and autobiography?
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Question 5.
Besides Mount Everest, what other significant mountaineering achievement did Arunima Sinha accomplish by January 2019?
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Long Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
Explain the broader impact of Arunima Sinha’s journey beyond just climbing.
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Question 2.
What vital lesson does Arunima Sinha’s quote, “Failure is not when we fall short of achieving our goals. It is when we don’t have goals worthy enough,” teach us?
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