Word Meanings
1. castle -a building with thick walls and Towers.
2. decorate - to make something look beautiful.
3. tower - a tall, narrow building which is a part of a castle.
4.glowing - bright light.
5. lashing - beating.
6. vast - big.
7. sunbathing - exposing the body to the Sun.
8.traditional food - food with prepared, with special method arrows, dose of pudding, made from rice water and milk.
9. arroz doce- a pudding made from rice, water and milk.
10.curiously- eager to know.
11. renowned - famous
12. flock- come in large numbers.
13. unforgettable - memorable.
14.keenly - eagerly.
15.flora and fauna - plants and animals.
16.literacy rate- average of people who are able to read and write
17. hired a cab -taking a taxi.
18.Sana -a dry rice cake.
19.Shack- a small shop.
20.Water surfing- sport of riding surfboard.
21.Water skiing -skiing on water toward by a motorboat
22.Scuba diving- swimming underwater.
23.Parasailing- gliding through the air, wearing an open parachute.
24.Water Scooter- Motor scooter riding on water.
25.Souvenirs- things that remind people of someplace,
26.Goans- people of Goa.
27.Cheerful - happy.
A Answer the following questions
1. How did Anandi help Sharat?
A1.Anandi helped Sharat by decorating his sand castle with seashells.
2 What did Anandi show Sharat when they were at the Baga beach?
A 2. At Baga beach, Anandi showed Sharat two boats coming towards the shore.
3. Name any three famous beaches of Goa.
3A. Anjuna, Candolim and Calangute beaches.
4. Name any two important cities of Goa.
A. Panjim and Margao.
5. Why do many people visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa?
A.Most people visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa to see the shrine where the mortat remains of St Francis Xavier are kept.
B. Tick ✓ the correct and X the wrong statement.
1. Sharat and Anandi were at the Calangute beach when they saw two boats coming towards the shore. (X)
2. Manohar said that the fishermen caught only fish when they cast their nets. (X)
3. Goa is located on the western coast of India.(✓)
4. Sharat and Anandi were too scared to ride water scooters. (X)
5. Manohar took his family to Fort Aguada before they came back to the hotel on the last day of the trip.(✓)
C Tick (✓) the correct option.
1. Goa is located on the western coast of India along the
(a) Pacific Ocean. (b) Atlantic Ocean.
(c) Arabian Sea. ✓ (d) Caspian Sea.
2. While playing on the beach, Sharat built a
(a) hut. (b) palace.
(c) ship. (d) castle.✓
3. The official language of Goa is
(a) Hindi. (b) Tamil. (c) Konkani. ✓(d) Punjabi.
D Answer the following questions.
1. What makes Goa a perfect holiday spot?
A1. The beaches, sea, water sports, cuisine and places to visit make Goa a perfect holiday spot.
2. Name any three traditional dishes of Goa.
A2. Fish curry, arroz dove and Sana.
3. What are the four main languages spoken by the people of Goa?
A3. The four main languages of the people of Goa are Konkani, Marathi, Hindi and Portuguese.
4. What did the family buy before returning to the hotel?
A4. The family bought keychains and decoration pieces made of seashells before they returned to the hotel.
5. Name any four kinds of water sports popular in Goa.
A5. Swimming, surfing, water skiing, scuba diving.
6. Answer with reference to the context.
Read the given sentence and answer the questions that follow.
" They come back and sell them. "
(a) Who said these words and to whom?
A . These words were said by Manohar to his children, Sharat and Anandi.
(b) Who are 'they' in the above line?
A. They 'refer to the fishermen in the boat.
(c) What do they sell?
A. The fishermen sell crabs, prawns, lobsters and various kinds of fish.
HOTS
Q. Do you think that every part of India is rich in culture and traditions? What do you like the most about Goa?
A. Yes, every part of India is rich in culture and traditions. I like the beautiful beaches of Goa the most .
SPELL WELL
1. castle
2. beaches
3. popular
4. literacy
WORD POWER
Write same meaning words of the following
1. observed- WATCHED
2. journey - TRIP
3. inquisitively - CURIOUSLY
4. famous - RENOWNED
5. surprised - AMAZED
6. completely - ABSOLUTELY
7. purchased - BOUGHT
8. cheerful - HAPPY
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