Gujarat Board | Class 10Th | English (Prose) | Model Question Paper & Solution | Chapter – 9 Tune Up O Teens

A. bring out the best from the teens

B. advise the young parents

C. advise the weak students

D. advise the students and their parents

Ans. D. advise the students and their parents

A. an educationist

B. an international counsellor

C. a well-known psychologist

D. a professor in career counseling

Ans. B. an international counsellor

A. brain tonic does not help him improve his memory

B. he wants to improve his memory power

C. he forgets most of what he reads

D. he cannot concentrate on reading

Ans. C. he forgets most of what he reads

A. one should develop different learning styles

B. there isn’t any fixed method of improving retention

C. one should form a habit of writing too much

D. more than one style of learning helps improve retention

Ans. D. more than one style of learning helps improve retention

A. forbid their kids to watch TV programmes

B. create proper balance between study and hours of watching TV

C. reduce the stress of their kids

D. encourage their kids for games and music

Ans. B. create proper balance between study and hours of watching TV

A. She is quite intelligent.

B. She doesn’t enjoy her studies well.

C. She generally doesn’t share anything with her.

D. She discusses everything with her.

Ans. C. She generally doesn’t share anything with her.

Ans. According to Prof. Mackay, sharing between parents and children unites families.

Ans. When children are not able to understand the intention of parents, it proves to be an obstacle in sharing.

Ans. Negative response and preaching of parents doesn’t help children in sharing.

Ans. Priyanshi’s complaint is that her parents do not allow her to eat what she enjoys.

Ans. Priyanshi loves to eat pizza with double cheese.

Ans. Kandarp is asking about the meaning of ‘tune up yourself for the board exam’.

Ans. Eating heavy food slows down the brain activities.

Ans. Students should eat light food to keep their brain active. Dr Manju Shroff advises Priyanshi to eat light and easy to digest food with enough of soup, juice, daal, milk, chhash/lassí, etc. She also advises her to eat raw vegetables and fruits and not to overeat.

Ans. ‘Tune up’ refers to preparing your mind and body for a particular task. While tuning up for the board examination schedule, Kandarp should keep in mind his strengths and weakness. Strengths are our assets and they help to cope with the exams.

Ans. Dr Mansuri advises Kandarp to prepare a new timetable based on his energy level. He should identify the best time when his energy level is the highest. He should then match it with the examination slot. Dr Mansuri also advises Kandarp to follow some relaxation techniques like yogasan, pranayam, etc.

Ans. Anuj Bhatt, the coordinator of the Career and Counselling Cell, has organized the _counselling seminar in Anand Vihar School. Dr Nasir Mansuri (a practising clinical psychologist), Dr Mrs Shelat (a prominent educationist in Gujarat), Dr Manju Shroff (a well-known dietician) and Prof. Ray Mackey (from University of Edinburgh) are on the panel.

Ans. Dr Nasir Mansuri is a practising clinical psychologist. He has been associated with the Lotus Group of Schools in Vadodara.

(a problem with most students – no fixed method of learning – adopt more than one styles no brain tonics)

Ans. Retention is a problem faced by most students. There is no fixed method of improving retention. But a student must identify the way in which he/she learns. There are different learning styles – listening, writing, drawing flowcharts and diagrams, discussion, reflective thinking, etc. A student needs to identify which style suits him/ her the best for different subjects. To write an essay, we brainstorm ideas and create a web, followed by arranging the ideas logically and constructing meaningful sentences. By doing so, we adopt more than one style of learning that helps to remember for a longer duration. That will help in improving retention. And brain tonics do not work.

(Suhani Mehta’s question – sharing much needed- no negative responses – intention of parents – encourage to share)

Ans. Mrs Suhani Mehta’s daughter enjoys her studies but she does not share anything about school and studies with her parents. She avoids discussing the school at home. According to Prof. Mackey, if sharing is missing, both children and parents are responsible. Sharing is the glue that binds a family together. Generally, teenagers find it uncomfortable to share all details related to their lives. So parents must consider this and decide their response to their sharing. Negative response and preaching discourage children. Children must read the intention of parents. Not sharing anything may lead to serious problems.

(tune up harmony with body and mind-strengths and weaknesses – prepare for board timetable – relaxation techniques – talking to friends and parents)

Ans. Tune up means preparing your mind and body for a particular task. To tune up for examination, students should know how body and mind work in harmony. A student should identify his/her strengths and weaknesses. Strengths will help him/ her cope the exams. A student’s body and mind are tuned up to the school timetable. But when he/she receives the board exam schedule, he/she should prepare a new timetable based on his/ her energy level. He/She should identify the best time when his/her energy level is high. Try to match it with the time slot of examination. It is important to relax to tune up your body and mind. There are simple relaxation techniques like pranayam, yogasan, stretching, listening to music, taking a walk, having a cup of green tea, talking to friends or parents. It is also important to maintain a cheerful mood.

(1) Invite a dietician to your school and arrange a talk with him/her.

(2) List your problems on a piece of paper. Share these problems with the others. Invite discussion on the possible ways to solve the problems.

(3) Tell the class how your parents and family members help you for good and effective study habits and overcome your problems.

(4) Your school has invited a prominent educationist to guide the students of class 10 and 12. As the President of the Students’ Council, prepare some questions to interview him/her. Take your teacher’s help.

(your daily routine – timetable for reading and preparation – food you eat – entertainment – techniques of memorisation – techniques of understanding – advice from parents and teachers -physical facilities you require – help from family, friends, etc. – your expectation about the result)

Ans. I will be appearing for my 10th standard Board examination this March. I have already prepared myself well for the tough schedule. I have a fixed daily routine. I have prepared a timetable for revision of each subject. I make sure I follow that timetable so that I am free from any stress or tension. Since I can study and remember well early in the morning, I get up at 5 a.m. and revise all the difficult subjects. This improves my retention. I have adopted several styles of learning subjects. In Maths and Science, I usually remember by writing and drawing diagrams and flowcharts. Languages can be best revised through concentrated reading. I also take help and advice of my parents and teachers about how best I can prepare myself for the Board exam. I have changed my food habits also. I take light food, which is easy to digest. I eat plenty of salads and fruits. After my morning revision, I go for walk or exercise. I also spend time talking to my parents and friends. It refreshes me. In the evening I play for some time and also watch TV for an hour. I am confident of getting good marks.

(1) Anchor Good morning everybody! On behalf of Anand Vihar School, I, Anuj Bhatt, the co-ordinator of the Career and Counselling Cell, welcome you all to this seminar BRING OUT YOUR BEST, to counsel the students and their parents.

Ans. I, Anuj Bhatt, the co-ordinator of the Career and Counselling Cell, has organized the seminar.

Ans. The topic of the seminar is: BRING OUT YOUR BEST.

Ans. The seminar is held to counsel the students and their parents.

Ans. The seminar is held in the Anand Vihar School.

(2) We are happy to have with us on the panel Dr Nasir Mansuri (a practising clinical psychologist), Dr Mrs Shelat (a prominent educationist in Gujarat), Dr Manju Shroff (a well-known dietician) and Prof. Ray Mackey, who is online from University of Edinburgh, would take your questions and solve your queries on study habits and preparing for the exams. May I request the principal of the school, Mr Sudhir Shah to introduce and welcome the guests?

Ans. Dr Nasir Mansuri is a clinical psychologist.

Ans. Dr Mrs Shelat is a prominent educationist.

Ans. Dr Manju Shroff is a dietician.

Ans. Prof. Ray Mackey works in the University of Edinburgh.

Ans. Mr Sudhir Shah is the principal of the school.

Ans. The panelist will take questions and solve queries on study habits and preparing for the exams.

(3) Mr Shah: Honorable dignitaries on the dais, parents and students. Good morning to all present here. Though it’s winter now, many parents and students might be perspiring with the thought of exams approaching in March. It is observed that unanswered questions of the students and expectations of the parents not only lead to stress but also create apathy and boredom for studies. The purpose of this seminar is to guide parents and students and come out with possible Dos and Don’ts during studies and exams.

Ans. Many students and parents might be nervous with the thought of exams approaching in March.

Ans. Unanswered questions of the students and expectations of the parents lead to stress and apathy for studies.

Ans. Unanswered questions of the students and expectations of the parents not only lead to stress but also create apathy and boredom for studies.

Ans. The purpose of the seminar is to guide parents and students and come out with possible Dos and Don’ts during studies and exams.

(4) I am indeed happy to welcome Dr Nasir Mansuri, a practising clinical psychologist, from Vadodara. Dr Mansuri has been associated with the Lotus Group of Schools for 13 years and helps hundreds of students and parents every year. Dr Mrs Shelat, is an eminent educationist, author and teacher trainer. And we are indeed fortunate to have her as one of the academic advisors to our school.

Ans. Dr Nasir Mansuri is a practising clinical psychologist from Vadodara.

Ans. Dr Mansuri has been associated with the Lotus Group of Schools for 13 years.

Ans. Dr Mrs Shelat, is an eminent educationist, author and teacher trainer.

Ans. Dr Mrs Shelat is one of the academic advisors to our school.

(5) It is truly said that special activities demand special food habits. There is a growing concern over what we eat these days. Many of you would doubt what food habits has to do with the study habits and performance in the exams. You will come to know some interesting facts while interacting with Dr Manju Shroff, a well-known dietician.

Ans. Special activities demand special food habits.

Ans. There is a growing concern about what we eat.

Ans. Dr Manju Shroff is a well-known dietician.

Ans. After interacting with Dr Shroff, the students will come to know what food habits have to do with the study habits and performance in the exams.

(6) In today’s globalised world, distance is hardly a barrier in communication. We have Prof. Ray Mackey, online from University of Edinburgh, who may bring in his international experience working with students and parents. I welcome you all and without any further delay I now invite students and parents to raise questions.

Ans. In today’s globalised world, distance is hardly a barrier in communication.

Ans. Prof. Ray Mackey is an international counselor.

Ans. Prof. Mackey works in the University of Edinburgh.

(7) A boy: Hello sir! I am Bharat from std. X. My question is to Dr Mansuri. I read almost six hours a day. In spite of this, I hardly remember anything at the end of the day. Even my Mom gives me brain How can I tonic regularly but… improve my retention?

Dr Mansuri Bharat, though you have raised this question, you are not the only one who faces this problem. I am sure there are many here who might be having the same question. Tell me, how many of you have the same question? (Many hands go up.) Alright, have you heard of the Chinese proverb, “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, and I do and I understand”?

Ans. Bharat reads almost six hours a day, but can hardly remember anything at the end of the day.

Ans. Bharat wants to improve his retention.

Ans. Bharat’s mother gives him brain tonic to improve his retention.

Ans. The Chinese proverb that Dr Mansuri quotes is: I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, and I do and I understand.

(8) Dr Mansuri : See, there is no fixed method of improving retention. However, you need to identify the way in which you learn. Let me clarify it. There are different learning styles. You learn by listening, writing, drawing flowcharts and diagrams, by discussing, by reflective thinking and so on. You need to identify which style suits you the best for different subjects. For example, to write an essay, you brainstorm ideas and create a web, followed by arranging the ideas logically and constructing meaningful sentences. By doing so, you are adopting more than one style of learning that helps to remember for longer duration. That will help you in improving retention. And Bharat, now stop taking brain tonics. They simply do not work anyway.

Ans. A student needs to identify the way in which he/she learns.

Ans. According to Dr Mansuri, there is no fixed method of improving retention.

Ans. The different learning styles are listening, writing, drawing flowcharts and diagrams, discussions and reflective thinking.

Ans. To write an essay, you brainstorm ideas, create a web, arrange the ideas logically and construct meaningful sentences.

Ans. We can remember for longer duration by adopting more than one style of learning.

Ans. Dr Mansuri asks Bharat to stop taking brain tonics because they do not work.

(9) A lady: Hello Dr Mrs Shelat. I am Mrs Viraj Trivedi and my son Shalin is in std. 9. He spends too much time in playing games and watching TV. And because of that his study suffers. What would you advise him at this juncture?

Dr Mrs Shelat: Is your son present here? (Mrs Trivedi points to her son sitting next to her.) Well, it is quite normal at this age for students to get tempted to play and watch TV. However, there should be a time limit for the same. What I personally feel is, total avoidance of games and TV is not the solution. In fact that is cruel and unnatural. Rather, parents should make sure that there is a balance between study and play hours. Games, music and entertainment are quite essential for physical and mental health. They help reduce stress.

Ans. Mrs Trivedi’s problem is that her son spends too much time in playing games and watching TV which affects his studies.

Ans. According to Dr Mrs Shelat, it is quite normal at this age for students to get tempted to play and watch TV.

Ans. According to Dr Mrs Shelat, total avoidance of games and TV cannot be a solution.

Ans. Total avoidance of games and TV is cruel and unnatural.

Ans. Parents should make sure that there is a balance between study and play hours.

Ans. Games, music and entertainment are essential because they help to reduce stress and are good for physical and mental health.

(10) A lady: Hello everyone, I am Mrs Suhani Mehta. I am not sure whom to ask this question. I am facing a different problem. My daughter seems to be enjoying her studies but hardly shares anything on what happens at school and her studies. As parents, we try to ask her so many times, but she avoids discussing the school at home.

Anuj : I think, we should consult Dr Mackey as he must have faced similar questions from British parents back home.

Dr Mackey Thank you, Anuj. I hope I am audible over there. And yes, I like this question. If sharing is missing, both children and parents are responsible. Sharing is the glue that binds a family together. Generally, adolescents at this age find it uncomfortable to share all details related to their lives. As parents, we must consider this and decide our response to their sharing. Our negative response and preaching discourage children. However, children must read the intention of parents. Not sharing anything may lead to serious problems.

Ans. Mrs Mehta’s problem is that her daughter does not share anything about her school and studies.

Ans. If sharing is missing, both children and parents are responsible.

Ans. When children are not able to understand the intention of parents, it proves to be an obstacle in sharing.

Ans. Negative response and preaching of parents doesn’t help children in sharing.

Ans. According to Prof. Mackay, sharing between parents and children binds a family together.

Ans. Teenagers find it uncomfortable to share all details related to their lives.

(11) Student 1: Sir, maybe I am feeling hungry right now because my parents don’t allow me to eat what I enjoy.

Anuj : I think this question is obviously for the dietician. Dear, can you tell us what you enjoy eating most? And tell your name also.

Student 1: My name is Priyanshi. And, oh Madame, I love pizza with double cheese. Die for dabeli with butter or cheese. Dream for burger. My favourite **** pastime is crunchy wafers with cold drinks. But my Mom serves me hospital khana. Is there any relation between studies and the food I eat? I really wonder.

Ans. Priyanshi’s complaint is that her parents do not allow her to eat what she enjoys.

Ans. Priyanshi loves to eat pizza with double cheese.

Ans. According to Priyanshi, he Mom serves her hospital khana.

Ans. Priyanshi wants to know if there any relation between studies and the food she eats.

(12) Dr Shroff: Priyanshi, you look real foody … I like your spontaneity. Dear, yes, there is a direct relation between the food you eat and activities of your brain via metabolism. Heavy food directs the blood flow to the digestive system, resulting into slowing down of the brain activity. You must have felt sleepy, lazy and drowsy after eating heavy meals. Doesn’t this affect your studies? Ultimately, you require an active brain for studies. Rather than going for fatty foods, prefer to take light and easy to digest food with enough of soup, juice, daal, milk, chhash/lassi, etc. Eat raw vegetables and fruits a lot. Do not overeat. It’s not good for health in the long run. Remember, the student who eats light, becomes bright.

Ans. Dr Shroff likes Priyanshi’s spontaneity.

Ans. There is a direct relation between the food you eat and activities of your of your brain via metabolism.

Ans. Heavy food directs the blood flow to the digestive system, resulting into slowing down of the brain activity.

Ans. Heavy meal makes one sleepy, lazy and drowsy and this affects studies.

Ans. Students should eat light and easy to digest food with enough of soup, juice, daal, milk, chhash/lassi and raw vegetables and fruits.

Ans. Dr Shroff says that overeating is not good for health in the long run.

Ans. Eating heavy food slows down the brain activities.

(13) Student 2: Hello Dr Mansuri, sir, I am Kandarp. I read somewhere “Tune up yourself for the board exam”. Could you explain what it means?

Dr Mansuri: Dear, you seem to be in 10th or 12th. Tune up refers to preparing your mind and body for a particular task. When it comes to tune up for examination, you need to know how your body and mind work in harmony. You should identify your strengths and weaknesses in the first place. Observe yourself for a week or two. Always remember that your strengths are your assets. Do not think much about your weaknesses. It is your strengths that will help you cope the exams.

Ans. Kandarp is asking about the meaning of ‘tune up yourself for the board exam’.

Ans. ‘Tune up’ refers to preparing your mind and body for a particular task.

Ans. To tune up for examination, you need to know how your body and mind work in harmony.

Ans. Dr Mansuri asks Kandarp to observe himself for a week or two and identify his strengths and weaknesses.

Ans. Dr Mansuri says that strengths are the assets, which will help to cope the exams and not to think much about weaknesses.

(14) Secondly, your body and mind are tuned up to the school timetable before you receive the board exam schedule. Once you receive the board exam schedule, prepare a new timetable based on your energy level. Identify the best time when your energy level is high. Try to match it with the time slot of examination. It is important to relax to tune up your body and mind. You may follow simple relaxation techniques like pranayam, yogasan, stretching, listening to light melodious music, taking a walk of about 10-15 minutes at a suitable time or having a cup of green tea. You can even spare some time for talking to your friends or parents. Maintain a cheerful mood and don’t work in frenzy. Wish you all the best!

Ans. Before you receive the board exam schedule, your body and mind are tuned up to the school timetable.

Ans. On receiving the board exam schedule, a student should prepare a new timetable based on his/her energy level and identify the best time when the energy level is high.

Ans. Relaxation is important to tune up your body and mind.

Ans. The different relaxation techniques are pranayam, yogasan, stretching, listening to light melodious music, taking a walk, having a cup of green tea and talking to friends or parents.

(1) welcome – on behalf of

The principal welcomed the chief guest on behalf of the teachers and the students.

(2) query-eminent

Eminent educationists will solve the queries of parents at the seminar.

(3) expectation-stress

Kiran is stressed because of the high expectations of his parents.

(4) concern-performance

Devang’s father was concerned about his poor performance in sports.

(B) interact-avoid

Hetal is so shy that she avoids interacting with her friends in school.

(6) in spite of-improve

In spite of the warning given by the teachers, there is no improvement in Nitish’s behaviour.

(7) uncomfortable – responsible

Umang was given the responsibility to make sure that none of the guests are uncomfortable.

(8) intention – harmony

The only intention of the saint was to create a harmony between the people of different religions.

(a problem with most students – no fixed method of improving retention – identify the way in which you learn – different learning styles – adopt more than one learning styles – no brain tonics)

Ans. How to improve retention is a problem faced by most students. According to Dr Mansuri, there is no fixed method of improving retention. But a student must identify the way in which he/ she learns. There are different learning styles listening, writing, drawing flowcharts and diagrams, discussion, reflective thinking, etc. A student needs to identify which style suit him/her the best for different subjects. Adopting more than one style of learning helps to remember for longer duration. That will help in improving retention. Brain tonics do not work.

(What does too much of TV and games do? What are students tempted to do? Is total avoidance of TV and games a solution?-What should parents do? – Why are games and entertainment essential?)

Ans. Parents often complain that children spend too much time in playing games and watching TV. And because of that their study suffers. According to Dr Mrs Shelat, it is quite normal for teenagers to get tempted to play and watch TV. But she feels that there should be a time limit for the same. Total avoidance of games and TV is not the solution. But it is cruel and unnatural. Parents should make sure that there is a balance between study and play hours. Games, music and entertainment are quite essential for physical and mental health. They help reduce stress.

(What was Mrs Mehta’s problem? – What does Prof. Mackey say about sharing? – How should parents respond?-What should children also understand?)

Ans. Mrs Suhani Mehta’s daughter enjoys her studies but she does not share anything about school and studies with her parents. According to Dr Mackey, if sharing is missing, both children and parents are responsible. Sharing is the glue that binds family together. Parents must understand that teenagers find it uncomfortable to share all details related to their lives. So parents must consider this and decide their response to their sharing. Negative response and preaching discourage children. Children must also read the intention of parents. Not sharing anything may lead to serious problems.

(direct relation between food and activities of the brain via metabolism – heavy food directs the blood flow to the digestive system-slows down brain activities – sleepy, drowsy and lazy – affects studies – eat light and easy to digest food-soup, juice, etc. raw fruits and vegetables – do not overeat)

Ans. According to Dr Shroff, there is a direct relation between the food you eat and the activities of your brain via metabolism. Heavy food directs the blood flow to the digestive system, resulting in slowing down of the brain activity. Heavy meals make you sleepy, lazy and drowsy. This affects your studies. Students should eat light and easy to digest food with enough of soup, juice, daal, milk, chhash/lassi, etc. They should eat plenty of raw vegetables and fruits. Do not overeat. It’s not good for health in the long run.

(tune up prepare your mind and body for a particular task- body and mind work in harmony-strengths and weaknesses – prepare for board timetable – identify the best time when your energy level is high-match it with the examination slot – relaxation techniques-cheerful mood)

Ans. To tune up means to prepare your mind and body for a particular task. To tune up for examination, students should know how body and mind work in harmony. A student should identify his/her strengths and weaknesses. Strengths will help him/ her cope the exams. A student’s body and mind are tuned up to the school timetable. But when he/she receives the board exam schedule, he/she should prepare a new timetable based on his/her energy level. He/She should identify the best time when his/her energy level is high. Try to match it with the time slot of examination. It is important to relax to tune up your body and mind. There are simple relaxation techniques like pranayam, yogasan, stretching, listening to music, taking a walk, having a cup of green tea, talking to friends or parents. It is also important to maintain a cheerful mood.

(1) Though it’s winter now, many parents and students might be perspiring with the thought of exams approaching in March.

(2) It is observed that unanswered questions of the students and expectations of the parents not only lead to stress but also create apathy and boredom for studies.

(3) The purpose of this seminar is to guide parents and students and come out with possible Dos and Don’ts during studies and exams.

(4) It is truly said that special activities demand special food habits.

(5) Many of you would doubt what food habits has to do with the study habits and performance in the exams.

(6) I read almost six hours a day. In spite of this, I hardly remember anything at the end of the day.

(7) There is no fixed method of improving retention.

(8) There are different learning styles.

(9) Adopting more than one style of learning that helps to remember for longer duration.

(10) He spends too much time in playing games and watching TV.

(11) Total avoidance of games and TV is not the solution.

(12) In fact that is cruel and unnatural.

(13) Parents should make sure that there is a balance between study and play hours.

(14) Games, music and entertainment are quite essential for physical and mental health.

(15) My daughter seems to be enjoying her studies but hardly shares anything on what happens at school and her studies.

(16) If sharing is missing, both children and parents are responsible.

(17) Sharing is the glue that binds a family together.

(18) Our negative response and preaching discourage children.

(19) Children must read the intention of parents.

(20) Is there any relation between studies and the food I eat?

(21) Heavy food directs the blood flow to the digestive system, resulting in slowing down of the brain activity.

(22) Rather than going for fatty foods, prefer to take light and easy to digest food.

(23) Eat raw vegetables and fruits a lot.

(24) The student who eats light, becomes bright.

(25) Tune up refers to preparing your mind and body for a particular task.

(26) You should identify your strengths and weaknesses in the first place.

(27) It is your strengths that will help you cope the exams.

(28) Once you receive the board exam schedule, prepare a new timetable based on your energy level.

(29) Identify the best time when your energy level is high.

(30) It is important to relax to tune up your body and mind.

(31) Maintain a cheerful mood and don’t work in frenzy.