Two Stories About Flying Chapter 3
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
1. Why was the young seagull afraid of flying?
Answer:
The young seagull was afraid of flying because he thought that his wings would not support him. He feared that he would fall into the deep sea and drown. Therefore, despite his family’s encouragement, he could not gather enough courage to fly.
हिंदी अर्थ:
युवा समुद्री पक्षी उड़ने से डरता था क्योंकि उसे लगता था कि उसके पंख उसका भार नहीं संभाल पाएँगे। उसे डर था कि वह गहरे समुद्र में गिरकर डूब जाएगा। इसलिए परिवार के प्रोत्साहन के बावजूद वह उड़ने का साहस नहीं जुटा पा रहा था।
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2. What did the seagull do to draw the attention of his family?
Answer:
To draw the attention of his family, the young seagull ran back and forth along the ledge. He stood on one leg and then the other, pretending to be sleeping. He also uttered plaintive cries and begged his parents to come near him.
हिंदी अर्थ:
अपने परिवार का ध्यान आकर्षित करने के लिए युवा समुद्री पक्षी चट्टान के किनारे आगे-पीछे दौड़ता रहा। वह एक पैर पर और फिर दूसरे पैर पर खड़ा होता रहा। उसने दुखभरी आवाजें निकालकर अपने माता-पिता से अपने पास आने की प्रार्थना की।
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3. Why did the young seagull utter a joyful scream?
Answer:
The young seagull uttered a joyful scream because he suddenly discovered that his wings could support him. He was flying successfully over the sea instead of falling into it. His fear disappeared, and he became extremely happy and confident.
हिंदी अर्थ:
युवा समुद्री पक्षी ने खुशी से चीख लगाई क्योंकि उसे अचानक पता चला कि उसके पंख उसके शरीर को संभाल सकते हैं। वह समुद्र में गिरने के बजाय सफलतापूर्वक उड़ रहा था। उसका डर समाप्त हो गया और वह बहुत खुश तथा आत्मविश्वासी हो गया।
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4. How did the young seagull start flying and overcome his fear of the water?
Answer:
The young seagull overcame his fear when his mother tempted him with a piece of fish. Hungry, he dived towards the fish. As he fell, he spread his wings and began to fly. Soon, he was flying confidently over the sea. Thus, he overcame his fear of flying and water.
हिंदी अर्थ:
युवा समुद्री पक्षी ने तब उड़ना शुरू किया जब उसकी माँ मछली का टुकड़ा लेकर उसकी ओर आई। वह भोजन की ओर झपटा और चट्टान से नीचे गिर गया। उसके पंख अपने-आप फैल गए और वह उड़ने लगा। इस प्रकार उसका डर समाप्त हो गया।
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5. How did the seagull express his excitement when he saw his mother bringing food for him?
Answer:
When the young seagull saw his mother bringing a piece of fish, he became extremely excited. He uttered a low, joyful sound and bent his head downward, trying to reach the food. He was hungry and eagerly wanted to get the fish.
हिंदी अर्थ:
जब युवा समुद्री पक्षी ने अपनी माँ को मछली का टुकड़ा लाते देखा, तो वह बहुत उत्साहित हो गया। उसने खुशी की धीमी आवाज निकाली और अपना सिर नीचे झुकाकर भोजन तक पहुँचने की कोशिश की। वह भूखा था और मछली पाने के लिए बहुत उत्सुक था।
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6. How much fuel was there in the aeroplane when the writer started flying?
Answer:
When the writer started flying his Dakota aeroplane, there was **sufficient fuel in both tanks** to reach England safely. However, after encountering stormy black clouds, he was left with only **5 to 10 minutes of fuel** in his last tank.
हिंदी अर्थ:
जब लेखक ने इंग्लैंड की ओर अपने हवाईजहाज से उड़ान शुरू की, तब उसमें लगभग डेढ़ घंटे के लिए पर्याप्त ईंधन था। उसे विश्वास था कि वह इतने समय में इंग्लैंड पहुँच जाएगा। लेकिन काले तूफानी बादलों में प्रवेश करने के बाद उसकी यात्रा खतरनाक हो गई।
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7. What risk did the writer take while flying?
Answer:
- Answer: The writer took the risk of flying his old Dakota aeroplane directly into the huge black storm clouds. Instead of going back to Paris or flying around the storm, he chose to enter it to reach home for breakfast.
हिंदी अर्थ:
लेखक ने विशाल काले तूफानी बादलों के बीच से उड़कर बहुत बड़ा जोखिम उठाया। वह जानता था कि बादल खतरनाक हैं, लेकिन वह जल्दी इंग्लैंड पहुँचना चाहता था। वह अपना मार्ग बदलकर तूफान से बच सकता था, फिर भी उसने आगे बढ़ने का निर्णय लिया।
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8. Why did the writer follow the pilot of another aeroplane?
Answer:
The writer followed the pilot of another aeroplane because he was lost in the stormy black clouds. His compass and other instruments had stopped working, and he could not find the way to England. Therefore, he followed the mysterious aeroplane for guidance.
हिंदी अर्थ:
लेखक दूसरे हवाईजहाज के पायलट के पीछे इसलिए चला क्योंकि वह काले तूफानी बादलों में रास्ता भटक गया था। उसका कम्पास और अन्य उपकरण काम करना बंद कर चुके थे और उसे इंग्लैंड का रास्ता नहीं मिल रहा था। इसलिए उसने दूसरे विमान का अनुसरण किया।
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9. What did the writer see inside the black clouds?
Answer:
Inside the black clouds, the writer saw a strange and mysterious aeroplane. Its pilot waved at him and asked him to follow. The aeroplane had no lights, yet the writer followed it because he was completely lost and desperately needed help.
हिंदी अर्थ:
काले बादलों के भीतर लेखक ने एक अजीब और रहस्यमय हवाईजहाज देखा। उसके पायलट ने हाथ हिलाकर उसे अपने पीछे आने का संकेत दिया। उस विमान में कोई रोशनी नहीं थी, फिर भी लेखक ने उसका पीछा किया क्योंकि वह पूरी तरह रास्ता भटक चुका था।
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10. Why did the writer want to meet the pilot of the black aeroplane?
Answer:
The writer wanted to meet the pilot of the black aeroplane because he had saved his life by showing him the way out of the dangerous storm clouds. The writer was curious to know who the mysterious pilot was and why he had helped him.
हिंदी अर्थ:
लेखक काले हवाईजहाज के पायलट से मिलना चाहता था क्योंकि उसने खतरनाक तूफानी बादलों से बाहर निकलने का रास्ता दिखाकर उसकी जान बचाई थी। लेखक यह जानने के लिए उत्सुक था कि वह रहस्यमय पायलट कौन था और उसने उसकी सहायता क्यों की।
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11. What is a seagull? What is the lesson ‘His First Flight’ about?
Answer:
A seagull is a sea bird that usually lives near the sea and feeds on fish. The lesson ‘His First Flight’ is about a young seagull who is afraid to fly but finally overcomes his fear with the help of his mother and learns to fly confidently.
हिंदी अर्थ:
सीगल एक समुद्री पक्षी है जो सामान्यतः समुद्र के पास रहता है और मछलियाँ खाता है। ‘His First Flight’ पाठ एक युवा सीगल के बारे में है जो उड़ने से डरता है, लेकिन अंत में अपनी माँ की सहायता से अपने डर पर विजय प्राप्त करके आत्मविश्वास से उड़ना सीख जाता है।
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LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
1. “The Black Aeroplane” is a mystery story. Explain.
Answer:
‘The Black Aeroplane’ is certainly a mystery story because several events remain unexplained. The writer enters a storm and loses his way when all his instruments stop working. Suddenly, a mysterious black aeroplane appears and guides him safely out of the storm. After landing, the control centre tells him that no other aeroplane was flying in the sky. This makes the identity of the mysterious pilot a complete mystery.
हिंदी अर्थ:
‘The Black Aeroplane’ वास्तव में एक रहस्यमय कहानी है क्योंकि इसमें कई घटनाओं का कोई स्पष्ट उत्तर नहीं मिलता। लेखक तूफान में फँस जाता है और उसके सभी उपकरण काम करना बंद कर देते हैं। तभी एक रहस्यमय काला विमान उसे तूफान से बाहर निकालता है। लेकिन उतरने के बाद पता चलता है कि आकाश में कोई दूसरा विमान था ही नहीं। इसलिए उस पायलट की पहचान एक रहस्य बनी रहती है।
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2. Why was the writer happy when he decided to fly in the night?
Answer:
The writer was happy because he was flying his old Dakota aeroplane towards England at night, and the sky was clear. He could see the lights of the city and the stars in the sky. He was also looking forward to having breakfast with his family in England. Therefore, he felt relaxed, confident and happy during the beginning of his journey.
हिंदी अर्थ:
लेखक खुश था क्योंकि वह रात में अपने पुराने डकोटा विमान से इंग्लैंड की ओर उड़ रहा था और आकाश साफ था। उसे शहर की रोशनियाँ और आकाश में तारे दिखाई दे रहे थे। वह इंग्लैंड पहुँचकर अपने परिवार के साथ नाश्ता करने के लिए भी उत्साहित था। इसलिए यात्रा की शुरुआत में वह शांत, आत्मविश्वासी और खुश था।
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3. What methods were used by the seagull’s family to help him overcome his fear of flying?
Answer:
The seagull’s family used different methods to make him fly. His parents scolded him and threatened to starve him. His brothers and sister flew around him and encouraged him. Finally, his mother came near him with a piece of fish but stopped just out of his reach. Driven by hunger, he dived towards the fish and started flying. Thus, his mother’s clever method helped him overcome his fear.
हिंदी अर्थ:
सीगल के परिवार ने उसे उड़ने के लिए अलग-अलग तरीके अपनाए। उसके माता-पिता ने उसे डाँटा और भूखा रखने की धमकी दी। उसके भाई-बहन उसके चारों ओर उड़कर उसे प्रोत्साहित करते रहे। अंत में उसकी माँ मछली का टुकड़ा लेकर उसके पास आई, लेकिन उसे उसकी पहुँच से थोड़ा दूर रखा। भूख के कारण वह मछली की ओर झपटा और उड़ने लगा। इस प्रकार उसकी माँ की बुद्धिमानी से उसका डर समाप्त हुआ।
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4. How do you find the seagull in the beginning and at the end of the lesson?
Answer:
At the beginning of the lesson, the young seagull is timid, frightened and lacking in confidence. He believes that his wings cannot support him and is afraid of falling into the sea. At the end, he becomes confident, courageous and independent. He flies happily over the sea, catches his food and enjoys flying with his family. Thus, he undergoes a complete transformation.
हिंदी अर्थ:
पाठ के आरम्भ में युवा सीगल डरपोक, भयभीत और आत्मविश्वासहीन दिखाई देता है। उसे लगता है कि उसके पंख उसका भार नहीं संभाल सकते और वह समुद्र में गिर जाएगा। अंत में वह आत्मविश्वासी, साहसी और स्वतंत्र बन जाता है। वह खुशी से समुद्र के ऊपर उड़ता है, भोजन पकड़ता है और अपने परिवार के साथ उड़ने का आनंद लेता है। इस प्रकार उसमें पूर्ण परिवर्तन आता है।
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5. How did the young seagull learn floating on the sea?
Answer:
The young seagull did not learn floating through any formal training. When his mother came towards him with a piece of fish, he dived towards it because he was extremely hungry. He fell from the ledge and his wings spread automatically. He soon discovered that his wings could support his body. As he moved his wings and legs, he began flying and later landed on the sea. Thus, he gradually learned to manage himself on the water.
हिंदी अर्थ:
युवा सीगल ने समुद्र पर तैरना किसी औपचारिक प्रशिक्षण से नहीं सीखा। जब उसकी माँ मछली का टुकड़ा लेकर उसके पास आई, तो भूख के कारण वह उसकी ओर झपटा। वह चट्टान से नीचे गिरा और उसके पंख अपने-आप फैल गए। उसने जाना कि उसके पंख उसके शरीर को संभाल सकते हैं। पंख और पैर चलाते हुए वह उड़ने लगा और बाद में समुद्र पर उतर गया। इस प्रकार उसने धीरे-धीरे पानी पर स्वयं को संभालना सीख लिया।
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MATCH THE WORDS
List-A List-B
(a) Creature (ii) Animal
(b) Destroy (iii) Damage
(c) Whispered (i) Said slowly/softly
Correct Matching:
(a) – (ii), (b) – (iii), (c) – (i)
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HIS FIRST FLIGHT + THE BLACK AEROPLANE
UNIVERSAL MASTER ANSWERS
ENGLISH MENTOR ANOOP SIR
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CHAPTER 1: HIS FIRST FLIGHT
AUTHOR: LIAM O'FLAHERTY
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UNIVERSAL MASTER ANSWER:
"His First Flight" is an inspiring story about a young seagull
who is afraid of flying. Although his brothers, sister and
parents can fly confidently, he lacks courage and believes that
his wings will not support him. His family tries different
methods to encourage him. His parents scold him and leave him
alone on the ledge, while his brothers and sister fly around
him. However, he remains frightened and hungry.
Finally, his mother uses a clever method to help him overcome
his fear. She comes towards him carrying a piece of fish but
stops just out of his reach. Driven by hunger, the young seagull
jumps towards the food. As he falls, his wings spread
automatically and he discovers that he can fly. Soon, he starts
flying confidently over the sea. His family flies around him,
encouraging and praising him. He finally lands on the sea and
learns to float on the water. His family brings him food and
he happily enjoys his first successful flight.
The story shows a complete transformation in the young seagull.
In the beginning, he is frightened, nervous and lacking in
self-confidence, whereas at the end he becomes brave, confident,
independent and joyful. The story teaches us that fear can be
overcome through courage, determination, self-confidence,
self-effort, proper guidance and encouragement. It also shows
that difficult situations often help us discover our hidden
abilities.
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CHAPTER 2: THE BLACK AEROPLANE
AUTHOR: FREDERICK FORSYTH
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UNIVERSAL MASTER ANSWER:
"The Black Aeroplane" is a mysterious and suspenseful story
about a pilot who is flying his old Dakota aeroplane towards
England. The weather is clear and the pilot is happy because he
hopes to reach England in time for breakfast with his family.
Suddenly, he sees huge black storm clouds ahead of him. Instead
of changing his route, he takes the risk of flying directly
into the dangerous clouds.
Inside the black clouds, everything becomes frightening. The
pilot cannot see anything clearly, and his compass and other
instruments stop working. His radio also does not help him.
He becomes completely lost and is worried about running out of
fuel. At that moment, he sees a strange black aeroplane. Its
pilot waves at him and signals him to follow. The writer follows
the mysterious aeroplane because he has no other way to find
the direction.
The mysterious pilot guides him safely through the storm clouds.
Soon, the writer sees the runway and lands safely. He is relieved
and wants to thank the pilot who saved him. However, when he asks
the woman in the control centre about the other aeroplane, she
tells him that there was no other aeroplane in the sky. The
mysterious black aeroplane and its pilot therefore remain an
unsolved mystery.
The story teaches us that courage, hope and presence of mind are
important in difficult situations. At the same time, its strange
ending creates suspense and leaves the reader wondering whether
the black aeroplane was real or mysterious.
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UNIVERSAL MEMORY FORMULA
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HIS FIRST FLIGHT:
FEAR
→ LACK OF CONFIDENCE
→ FAMILY'S ENCOURAGEMENT
→ ISOLATION
→ HUNGER
→ MOTHER'S CLEVER TRICK
→ PIECE OF FISH
→ JUMP
→ WINGS SPREAD
→ FIRST FLIGHT
→ FEAR DISAPPEARS
→ CONFIDENCE
→ FLYING
→ FLOATING ON SEA
→ FAMILY'S PRAISE
→ COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION
→ COURAGE + CONFIDENCE + DETERMINATION
THE BLACK AEROPLANE:
HAPPY NIGHT FLIGHT
→ DAKOTA AEROPLANE
→ CLEAR SKY
→ BLACK STORM CLOUDS
→ TAKES THE RISK
→ ENTERS CLOUDS
→ COMPASS FAILS
→ INSTRUMENTS FAIL
→ RADIO DOES NOT HELP
→ LOST
→ LOW FUEL
→ MYSTERIOUS BLACK AEROPLANE
→ FOLLOWS THE PILOT
→ SAFE WAY OUT
→ LANDING
→ CONTROL CENTRE
→ NO OTHER AEROPLANE
→ UNSOLVED MYSTERY
→ COURAGE + HOPE + MYSTERY
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EXAM QUESTION APPLICATION
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HIS FIRST FLIGHT:
WHY WAS THE SEAGULL AFRAID?
→ Lack of confidence + fear of falling + belief that wings
could not support him.
HOW DID HE START FLYING?
→ Mother + piece of fish + hunger + jump + wings spread.
HOW DID HE OVERCOME FEAR?
→ Hunger forced him to jump + first flight gave confidence.
HOW DID HIS FAMILY HELP HIM?
→ Parents' pressure + isolation + siblings' encouragement +
mother's clever trick.
HOW DID HE LEARN TO FLOAT?
→ After flying, he landed on the sea and discovered that
he could float.
HOW DID HE CHANGE?
→ Beginning: frightened, timid, nervous.
→ End: brave, confident, independent and joyful.
THE BLACK AEROPLANE:
WHY WAS THE WRITER HAPPY?
→ Clear night + smooth flight + hope of reaching England +
breakfast with family.
WHAT RISK DID HE TAKE?
→ He flew directly into dangerous black storm clouds.
WHY DID HE FOLLOW THE OTHER PILOT?
→ He was lost + instruments had failed + he needed guidance.
WHAT DID HE SEE?
→ A mysterious black aeroplane and its pilot.
WHY DID HE WANT TO MEET THE PILOT?
→ The pilot had guided him safely through the storm and
apparently saved his life.
WHY IS IT A MYSTERY STORY?
→ The black aeroplane appeared in the storm, guided the
writer safely, but the control centre confirmed that no
other aeroplane was flying that night.
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UNIVERSAL CONCLUSION
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Both stories teach important lessons about human behaviour
in difficult situations. "His First Flight" teaches us to
overcome fear through courage, confidence, determination and
proper encouragement, while "The Black Aeroplane" highlights
hope, courage, presence of mind and mystery. Both stories show
that difficult situations can test our abilities and reveal
unexpected possibilities.
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ONE-LINE REVISION FORMULA
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HIS FIRST FLIGHT:
FEAR → HUNGER → JUMP → FLIGHT → CONFIDENCE → SUCCESS
THE BLACK AEROPLANE:
FLIGHT → STORM → LOST → MYSTERIOUS PILOT → SAFETY → MYSTERY
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EXAM WRITING FORMULA
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SHORT ANSWER (40–50 WORDS):
QUESTION KEYWORD
+ RELEVANT INCIDENT
+ REASON/RESULT
+ SHORT CONCLUSION
LONG ANSWER (60–90+ WORDS):
INTRODUCTION
+ MAIN INCIDENTS
+ IMPORTANT DETAILS
+ RESULT/TRANSFORMATION
+ MORAL/MESSAGE
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ENGLISH MENTOR ANOOP SIR
CHAPTER MASTER ANSWER SERIES
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