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Std.12th ENGLISH
1.8 VOYAGING TOWARDS EXCELLENCE
Activities
by Prof. Dipak Burhade M.A.(English)M.Ed.
Guruvarya R.V.Patankar Sarvodaya Jr. College, Rajur,
Tal- Akole, Dist-Ahmednagar, Maharashtra State, INDIA. Pin- 422604
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Achyut Godbole A Well-known Marathi and English Writer
A Prolific Writer in Various Genres
Informative and Informal Writing Style
Adapted Works from other Languages into Marathi
Became Chemical Engineer from IIT Mumbai
Headed Top Management Positions in Reputed Companies
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About
Voyaging Towards Excellence is an autobiographical sketch penned by Achyut
Godbole. It depicts his journey from a middle class school boy to a famous
writer. He was a successful General Manager of Patni Computer Systems. He
headed many other reputed companies and later became a famous writer.
The present write-up discusses his quest for excellence, how he developed a
thirst for knowledge. He discusses at length the ingredients/essentials of success
and the ways to achieve it.
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Activity- There are different ways to travel for different purposes. Match the words regarding this fact. (Textbook Page No- 77) Answers-
Column A Column B
CRUISE A journey on a boat or ship to a number of
places
EXPEDITION A journey especially by a group of people
for a specific purpose
CAMP A place usually away from urban areas
where tents are erected for shelter
TRIP A brief pleasure outdoor visit
EXCURSION A short journey to a place with a particular
purpose
PICNIC A short visit to an outdoor place where
people celebrate, enjoy and eat meals
VOYAGE A long journey on a ship
Activity- Discuss the following and complete the WEB. (Textbook Page No- 77)
Qualities Required
for Excellence
Humility
Hard Work
Vision
Creativity
Passion
Contribution
Curiosity
What is Debate? Contest of Ideas
Opposing Argument
Structured Contest
Analysis of Issues
Opposing Viewpoint Discussion
Efforts of Persuasion
Formal Discussion
Organized Argument
Public Discourse
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Benefits of Debate
Increases learners‟
confidence and self-esteem
Provides an engaging and
learner-centered activity
Develops Speech
Composition
Improves Presentational
Skill
Encourages team-work
Improves analytical skill
Enhance structural thoughts
Improves critical thinking skills
Activity- (Textbook Page No- 85) Arrange a Debate in the classroom by forming two groups, on the Topic-
UPBRINGING PLAYS A VERY IMPORTANT ROLE IN SHAPING ONE’S LIFE
In favour of the Topic Against the Topic
“Proper upbringing is the most essential thing in
shaping our life. It is the sign of a successful
parenting. Good parenting is more important
than a good school. It helps to provide a very
healthy atmosphere for the child. The children
are inspired with the lessons of morality and self-
confidence, right from the beginning. Along
with making the children learn the social values,
the parents are responsible for child‟s academic
success too. Automatically, the children start to
consider parents as their role model. Proper
upbringing encourages a child to live an
independent life. It helps the child to follow the
footsteps of the successful people. The child tries
to pursue something good achieved by others.”
“We do not agree with your views regarding
„upbringing‟.
Friends, it is said that- „Success in life is not for
those who run fast, but for those who keep
running and always on the move‟. Really, most of
the people become successful with their own
capacity and self-confidence. They do not rely on
other‟s motivation. They do not pursue others.
They do not imitate others. They do not accept
others as their role models, because they
themselves are able to become role models for
others. They set an example for others with the
help of their own strength. Look at the orphans.
Are they upbringing by their parents? Sill they
achieved great success in their life.”
Activity- Go through the text and describe the second innings of the writer in your own words. (Textbook Page No- 86)
The second inning of the writer is related with his career as a Writer. He
achieved a great success as a Marathi writer. He has written 34 Marathi
books so far. Most of them have become bestsellers, with the sale of
thousands of copies. These books have brought good changes in people.
The books like „Musafir‟ and „Manat‟ helped hundreds of people to come
out of depression. His Management book „Boardroom‟ helped to create
about 20 successful entrepreneurs. His books on Economics helped the
readers to know economy. His books on Mathematics enabled the readers
to turn to the career in Mathematics. The writer succeeded to touch the
hearts of millions of readers. The second innings is really a game-changing
innings of writer‟s life.
Activity- Read the text and make a list of great Indian & foreign personalities who impacted Achyut Godbole during his childhood. (Textbook Page No- 86)
POETS Vinda Karandikar Vasant Bapat Keshavsut Mangesh Padgaonkar
WRITERS B.S. Mardhekar Charles Dickens Thomas Hardy
MUSICIANS
Pt. Kumar Gandharv Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Pt. Jasraj Wolfgang Mozart
DRAMATISTS William Shakespeare
PAINTERS Michaelangelo Vincent Van Gogh
Activity- Find different techniques used by the writer to learn Science and Mathematics. (Textbook Page No- 86)
Used to appreciate the inherent beauty of these subjects.
Found Newton's law of motion beautiful. The writer also found Pythagorean Therem elegent.
When the writer was in 7th standard he solved the problems of Physics and Mathematics of 9th standard..
Used to enjoy finding out the most elegant method of solving the problems of Physics and Mathematics.
Enjoyed the whole process which was not the part of the curriculum.
Activity- The writer faced numerous problems while communicating in English because- OR The writer was completely stumped because-
(Textbook Page No- 86)
He had his entire education in Marathi
His spoken English was quite pathetic
He possesed a very weak vocabulary
His pronunciation was terrible
His sentence construction was very awkward
Activity- ‘Due to the writer’s pathetic English speaking style, he…...’(Textbook Page No- 86)
felt extremely humiliated and upset
felt quite depressed and diffident
was almost broken and wanted to run away to Solapur
had developed an inferiority complex
felt quite lonely and terrified
Activity- The writer wanted to achieve mastery in English because- (Textbook Page No- 86)
He wanted to speak English fluently
He knows his ability to excel in anything he tries to do
He need not have to feel afraid of anybody
Activity- Make a list of different steps that the writer undertook to improve his English speaking skills. (Textbook Page No- 87)
Started to read Engish newspaper & books
Started to think in English
Studied vocabulary & pronunciation
Practiced speaking before mirror
Studied etymology & phonetics
Activity- Describe the writer’s achievements after achieving mastery over the English language. (Textbook Page No- 87)
The writer started feeling quite confident
His fear vanished and he felt absolutely improved
He started feeling at home in his hostel
Became CEO and MD of various companies
Gave several corporate presentations & signed contracts
Activity- Complete the Table comparing two different phases of life of the writer- as an MD or Chief Executive Officer and an activist of ‘Sarvodaya’ Movement. (Textbook Page No- 87)
MD or Chief Executive Officer Activist of ‘Sarvodaya’ Movement
Head of the company for 23
years
Participated in a peaceful
„satyagraha‟
Travelled worldwide for
business purposes
Participated actively for tribal
welfare
Spent much time in writing IT
books Had to spend some days in jail
Activity- Complete the Web highlighting the various opportunities you gained due to your good English speaking skills. (Textbook Page No- 87)
Opportunities you gained
Always selected for debate
competition
Selected for anchoring
Selected to participate in
study tour
Selected as a Chief of various
clubs
Selected for training based
activities
Selected to talk with
foreign guests
Activity- Describe a situation or incident when you felt embarrassed for your lack of knowledge of a particular subject or incompetence in speaking English fluently. (Textbook Page No- 87)
I still remember the day when I was studying in 10th standard. I was asked to
conduct the morning assembly of school. I was confused and surprised by calling
me suddenly. I had never conducted the assembly before. That was really my first
stage-appearance. I was embarrassed because I knew that I was very poor in
English. I was lacking proper pronunciation, presentation and confidence. One of
the English-teacher came near me and gave me some idea. At the end of the
assembly I was also asked to read News Headlines from „The Times of India‟. My
performance was very poor. I did not sleep well that night. From that moment I
decided to improve my English. Today I‟m English teacher.
Activity- Fill the blanks selecting the correct phrase from the alternatives given. (Textbook Page No- 88)
(be completely stumped, be broken, feel out of place, speak at length, feel at home, sea of
knowledge, broaden one‟s horizon, one‟s second innings, touch the hearts, keep one going)
By the end of the week she was beginning to feel at home in her new job.
When he lost his mother he was completely broken.
Travelling can help to broaden one's horizon.
After my retirement I started my second innings as a social worker.
having faith in God keeps one going in difficult situation.
To succeed in any competitive examination, one requires a sea of knowledge.
The simple village girl felt out of place in formal party.
The work done by Sindhutai Sapkal touched the hearts of millions.
The teacher spoke at length explaining the concept.
The speaker was completely stumped by the intelligent questions asked by the audience.
Activity- Read the text and find out words related to the game of cricket. List two meanings of each. (Textbook Page No- 88)
WORDS RELATED TO THE
GAME OF CRICKET MEANINGS
1. Second innings
General meaning- the second phase of life of an
individual where he/she starts/pursues a new or different
career or the post retirement life
Meaning in Cricket- when a team comes to bat for the
second time in a test match
2. Target setting
General meaning- the process of identifying something
that you want to achieve, with fixing measurable goals.
Meaning in Cricket- to prepare both physically and
mentally to reach the figure of runs scored by opposite
team.
3. Rank
General meaning- a position of the person in an
organization, showing the importance of the person
having it.
Meaning in Cricket- ICC Player Ranking is a table where
the performance of international cricketers is ranked using
a Points Base System.
4. Pull
General meaning- to exert a force on someone or
something so as to cause movement towards oneself.
Meaning in Cricket- A pull is a cross-batted cricket shot
played to a ball bouncing around waist height by
swinging the bat in a horizontal arc in front of the body.
5. Team work
General meaning- Teamwork is the collaborative effort of
a group to achieve a common goal or to complete a task
in the most effective and efficient way.
Meaning in Cricket- No single player can give victory
alone. Collective efforts i.e. team work will surely help the
team to achieve victory.
1. UNLUCKY
2. SOLUTION
3. TRUST
4. CONFIDENT
5. ADVANCED
6. BLOCKHEAD
Activity- Go through the text to find the Antonyms of the words given in the grid and fill the boxes. (Textbook Page No- 88)
1 2 3 4 5 6
L P D D L G
U R O I O E
C O U F W N
K B B F E I
Y L T I R U
E
D
S
M E
N
T
Auxiliary Verbs
‘Auxiliary’ means to provide additional or supplementary help.
Auxiliary Verb means Helping Verb, which is used with a Main Verb.
Auxiliary Verbs express the Main Verb’s TENSE, MOOD or VOICE
There are two Types of Auxiliary Verbs
Auxiliary Verbs
Primary Auxiliary (they modify other verbs in a full verb phrase)
Modal Auxiliary (they change the meanings of other verbs)
am
is
are
was
were
being
been
will be
have
has
had
having
will have
do
does
did
will do
Primary Auxiliary Verbs
'to be' 'to have' 'to do'
Can Could May Might
Shall Should Will Would
Must Ought to Used to Need to
Dare to Have to
Study the given table carefully- (Textbook Page No- 90)
Modals less definite to more definite
can, could
should
shall, will
would
may, might
must, have to
used to
ought to
need to
dare to
Expressions
ability
advice, obligation
futurity, determination
habitual past, request
permission, possibility
compulsion
habitual past
obligation
necessity
courage
Activity- Go through the sentences given below and say whether the verbs are main verbs or primary verbs. (Textbook Page No- 89)
• Main Verb I had a very simple upbringing.
• Main Verb I was immensely impressed.
• Auxiliary Verb I had learnt from my childhood that money did not mean everything in life.
• Main Verb He was a convent educated guy.
• Main Verb They did all the work in time.
• Auxiliary Verb I had to achieve a lot in life.
Activity- Fill in the blanks with appropriate Modals according to the situations given in the following sentences. (Textbook Page No- 90)
Take an umbrella. It might rain later.
People must not walk on the grass.
Shall I ask you a question?
The signal has turned red. You should wait.
I was a sportsperson in my school days. I can play badminton.
I am going to the library. I will find my friend there.
Activity- Find from the text, the sentences that show Past Habit. (Textbook Page No- 90)
I used to study these subjects or any subject for that matter.
I used to love problem-solving and finding out.
I used to stand in front of the mirror and practice speaking.
I used to consider myself somewhat intelligent.
I used to visit MIT during lunch time to meet my friends.
I used to visit both of these universities.
We used to discuss about relativity.
Vasant Bapat used to visit our home.
Most of the studentsand professors used to converse in English.
Activity- Do as directed and rewrite the sentences. (Textbook Page No- 90)
a. I did not fully understand their discussions but I was immensely
impressed. (Remove „but‟)
→ Though I did not fully understand their discussions, I was immensely
impressed.
b. I had decided that I would do nothing of this sort. (Remove „that‟)
→ I had decided not to do anything of this sort.
c. My fear had vanished and I started feeling at home in my hostel. (Use „when‟)
→ When my fear had vanished, I started feeling at home in my hostel.
d. It was only my self-esteem which stopped me. (Remove „which‟)
→ Only my self-esteem stopped me.
e. I plunged into all these branches of knowledge. It was a period of
renaissance. (Join with „which‟)
→ It was a period of renaissance which I plunged into all these
branches of knowledge.
f. When I look back, there are a number of lessons that I cherish. (Remove „when‟)
→ On looking back, I observed that there are a number of lessons
that I cherish.
g. There are hundreds who tell me that they understood the theory of
relativity. (Remove „who‟)
→ Hundreds tell me that they understood the theory of relativity.
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Activity- Achyut Godbole has written many bestsellers that are famous far and wide. Read at least two books of your choice, make summary of those books and submit. (Textbook Page No- 91)
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