THE AMBITIOUS LEARNING POINT

By Syed Arfat Haider

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SHORT ANSWERS
1. The Saviour of Mankind
1. What type of land Arabia is?
Ans. Arabia is a land of unparalleled charm and beauty, with its
trackless deserts of sand dunes in the dazzling rays of a tropical sun
2. Where is Makkah situated?
Ans. Makkah is situated about fifty miles from the Red Sea.
3. What type of competition was held at Ukaz?
Ans. Every year a fair was held for poetical competitions at Ukaz.
4. Why was the Holy Quran sent in Arabic?
Ans. The Holy Quran was sent in Arabic because the Arabs had great
love for their national language, Arabic.
5. For which ability were the Arabs famous?
Ans. The Arabs possessed a remarkable memory and were
an eloquent people.
6. What was the condition of mankind before the Holy Prophet
(SAW)?
Ans. Mankind stood on the verge of chaos before the Holy Prophet.
7. Why did the Holy Prophet (SAW) stay in the cave of Hira?

Ans. In the cave of Hira, He (SAW) used to retire with food and water
and spend days and weeks in remembrance of Allah Almighty
8. What was the first revelation?
Ans. It was;
"Read in the name of thy Lord Who created; created man from a clot (of
congealed blood): Read and thy Lord is most Bountiful, Who taught (the
use of) the pen, taught man that which he knew not." (Qur'an, 96:1-5)
9. Why did the pagan Arabs threaten the Holy Prophet's (SAW) uncle?
Ans. They were in power and threatened the Holy Prophet's (SAW)
uncle, Abu Talib to restrain the Holy Prophet (SAW) from preaching
Allah Almighty's message, or face their enmity.
10. What did Hazrat Ayesha (RA) say about the life of the Holy
Prophet (SAW)?
Ans. In reply to a question about the life of the Holy Prophet (SAW),
Hazrat Ayesha (RA) said:
"His morals and character are an embodiment of the Holy Quran."

2. Patriotism
1. How will you define patriotism?
Ans. Patriotism means love for the motherland or devotion to one's
country.
2. What are the qualities of a patriot?
Ans. A patriot loves his country and is willing to sacrifice when the need
arises.
3. What is the highest military award of Pakistan?
Ans. Nishan-e-Haider is the highest military award given to great
patriots who lay down their lives for the country.

4. As a citizen of Pakistan what are your duties towards your country?

Ans. We should work hard and do our duties honestly. We should get
ready to give any sacrifice for the honour and dignity of our country.
5. What makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion?
Ans. The spirit of patriotism makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign
invasion.

3. Media and Its Impact

1. What is the most important function that media performs?
Ans. The most important function of media is that it gives us news and
information.
2. What are the two major means of communication?
Ans. The two major means of communication are; print media and
electronic media.
3. What type of information does media provide?
Ans. Media provides all types of information particularly news.
4. How does media provide entertainment?
Ans. Media entertains us with films, dramas, stage shows, music shows,
and comedies.
5. What happens when media is allowed to play its role unchecked?
Ans. Media misleads masses when it is allowed to play its role
unchecked.

4. Hazrat Asma (RA)

1. Who were emigrants and where did they migrate to?
Ans. The Holy Prophet (SAW) and his companion, Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
were the emigrants. They migrated to Madina from Makkah.

2. What title was give to Hazrat Amsa (RA) by the Holy Prophet
(SAW)?
Ans. She was given the title of "Zatun-Nataqin" by the Holy Prophet
(SAW)
3. Why was Abu Jehl furious?
Ans. Hazrat Asma (RA) did not answer Abu Jehl's question. Rather she
asked him how she could know about her father. This made Abu Jehl
furious.
24. What happened when Abu Jehl asked about Hazrat Abu Bakr
Siddique (RA)?
Ans. Abu Jehl asked Hazrat Asma about her father. She replied how she
could know about him. At this Abu Jehl got angry and gave her a hard
slap.
5. Why was Abu Quhaffa (RA) worried?
Ans. Abu Quhaffa (RA) was worried because he thought that his son,
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) had taken all the wealth with him.
6. How did Hazrat Asma (RA) console her grandfather?
Ans. The grandfather was blind. She made him place his hand on the
pebbles covered with a piece of cloth. He thought that they were
jewels. In this way, she consoled her grandfather.
7. Who was Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair?
Ans. He was the son of Hazrat Asma (RA) and Hazrat Zubair bin alAwwam (RA).
8. Which incident in the story showed Hazrat Asma's (RA) love and
respect for the Holy Prophet (SAW)?

Ans. She got punished by Abu Jehl but did not give him any clue about
the Holy Prophet (SAW). During the night, she conveyed food to the
Holy Prophet (SAW) at the risk of her own life. This shows her love and
respect for the Holy Prophet.
9. Which incident in the story tells about the generosity of Hazrat
Asma (RA)?
Ans. Hazrat Asma (RA) inherited a garden. She sold it and gave away all
the money to the poor and the needy. This event shows her
generosity.
10. What message do you get from the life of Hazrat Asma (RA)?
Ans. Hazrat Asma's (RA) life gives us the message of generosity, bravery
and sacrifice.

5. Daffodils
1. How do you compare the daffodils with the stars?
Ans. Both daffodils and stars are the objects on nature. Daffodils flutter
while the stars twinkle. The comparison of daffodils with the stars in
the poem enhances the beauty of daffodils.
2. How does the poet feel in the company of daffodils?
Ans. The poet feels happy in the company of daffodils.
3. What do the daffodils represent in the poem?
Ans. Daffodils symbolize the beginning of spring. In this poem they also
stand nature and balmy effect on human mind and soul.
4. What "wealth" do memories of the scene give to the poet?
Ans. The memories of the scence give the peot happiness when he is in
a jocund mood.

5. What is the central idea of the poem "Daffodils"?

Ans. The poet reflects the beautiful impact of nature on human mind. It
also tells how beautiful forms of nature delight human soul. It tells that
nature stirs human imagination.

6. The Quaid's Vision and Pakistan

1. How much confidence did Quaid-e-Azam has in his nation?
Ans. The Quaid had great confidence in his nation. He knew that his
people were made of sterling material.
2. What was the Quaid's concept of our nation?
Ans. The Quaid said that they were a nation with distinctive culture and
culture. He said that they had their own distinctive outlook on life.
3. What was the ideology of Pakistan in view of Quaid-e-Azam?
Ans. The idealogy of the Quaid was based on the fundamental principle
that they were an independent nation and could not be merged with
any other nation.
4. What can be the possible solution to our present problems?
Ans. We should forget our differences. We must work as a united
nation. In this way, we can solve our problems.
5. How can we become a strong nation?
Ans. We can become a strong nation by acting upon the golden rules
and principles given to us by our Quaid, Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

7. Sultan Ahmad Mosque

1 .Why Sultan Ahmad Mosque is also known as Blue Mosque?
Ans. As blue tiles decorate the interior of the mosque, it is also known
as the Blue Mosque.

2. Who was appointed as the architect of the mosque?

Ans. The royal architect, Sedefkar Mehmat Aga was appointed as the
architect of the mosque.
3. Who constructed Mosque Sophia?
Ans. The Hagia Sophia was built as a church by Justinian the Great
between 532 and 537. On 29 May 1453, the Sultan of Ottoman Empire,
Mehmet II, conquered Constantinople and changed the church into a
mosque and modified its structure somewhat.
4. Why was a heavy iron chain hung at the entrance of the court?
Ans. A heavy iron chain was hung at the upper part of a door from
where the king was to enter the mosque. The king had to bow down his
head to avoid the hit of the chain. It was a symbol by which the king
showed his humbleness to Allah.
5. How does the interior of the mosque look?
Ans. The lower interior of the mosque is lined with more thant 20,000
ceramic tiles in more thant 50 designs. The gallery is decorated with the
designs of flowers, fruits and sypresses. The upper level of the interior
is painted blue. The floors are covered with carpets. The whole interior
looks beautiful.

8. Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

1. Who is the speaker in the poem, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy
Evening"?
Ans. A horse rider is the speaker of the poem.
2. Whom does the speaker refer to in the first stanza of the poem,
"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"?
Ans. The speaker refers to the owner of the woods.

3. Why does the speaker stop on 'the darkest evening of the year'?
Ans. The poet is attracted to the light wind and soft snow. He enjoys
the scene very much. Therefore, he stops there.
4. Why does the horse impatiently await the next move of his master?
Ans. The horse wonders why his rider has stopped near a deep dark
woodland at night. He fears that they might suffer something wrong.
Therefore, he is waiting impatiently for the next move of his master.
5. The speaker in the poem is captivated by the beauty of nature. Why
doesn't he stop for long to enjoy nature's beauty?
Ans. The speaker wants to stop and enjoy the soothing scene. However,
the pull of social obligations compell him to move onward.

9. All in Not Lost

1. What is an ICU in a hospital?
Ans. An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a special unit within a hospital
where those patients are treated who are critically ill. The trained staff
of the hospital takes care of such patients round the clock.
2. Why did the nurse ask Hira's sister to come and talk to her?
Ans. The nurse asked Hira's sister to come and talk to her sister. She
thought that Hira's brain might work on her sister's voice.
3. Why did the nurse disagree with the doctor's point of view?
Ans. The nurse disagreed with the doctors' point of view because she
thought that it was not logical.
4. Describe some qualities of the nurse in the story?
Ans. The nurse is kind, caring, dutiful and committed to her profession.
5. Why did the nurse say: "Where there is a will there is a way"?
Ans. The nurse reached her seemingly impossible goal. Thus she
uttered the phrase. The phrase means that the unyielding people are
bound to succeed.

10. Drug Addiction

1. Are drug addicts aware of the dangers of drugs?
Ans. The drug addicts are usually aware of the dangers of drugs but
they are helpless as they are totally dependent on drugs.
2. What are the effects of drug addiction?
Ans. Drug addiction causes health, social and financial problems.
3. Which environmental factors are responsible for drug addiction?
Ans. Environmental factors are those factors that are found in the
surroundings. Bad company, drug pushers and domestic problems are
the major environmental factors which are responsible for drug
addiction.
4. What treatment is available at rehabilitation centres for drug
victims?
Ans. Complete medical support and guidance are available at the
rehabilitation centres for drug addicts.
5. Why do you understand by the term "counselling"?
Ans. The term 'counselling' means 'taking advice'. It conveys the sense
that the patient should seek the doctor's advice regularly.
6. What are the causes of drug addiction?
Ans. Genetic factors, home conditions, psychological issues, social
circumstances and bad fellows cause drug addiction.
7. What important role do rehabilitation centres play to control drug
addiction?
Ans. Rehabilitation centres cure the drug addicts. They keep an eye on
the victims and guide them properly.
8. What is the role of counselling in preventing drug addiction?

Ans. Counselling is very important for the treatment of the drug

addicts. It should be continued even after the patient is cured. It proves
the patient's return to the disease again.
9. Why do families feel reluctant to take the drug victims to drug
rehabilitation centres?
Ans. The drug addicts cause disgrace to their families. Therefore, the
families do not take the drug victims to the rehabilitation centres. They
fear that people might know about them.
10. What are the responsibilities of the families to ensure complete
recovery of such patients?
Ans. They should take the drug victims to the rehabilitation centres.
Then after their recovery, they should keep an eye on them. They
should also continue to seek the doctors' advice in this regard.

11. Noise in the Environment

1. How do you define noise pollution?
Ans. Noise that disrupts normal functioning of life is referred to as noise
pollution.
2. How is transport a source of noise pollution?
Ans. Noise producing vehicles and the sounds of horns make transport
a source of noise pollution.
3. How is construction work a cause of noise pollution?
Ans. Transport of heavy vehicles and the sounds of grilling and boring at
construction sites cause noise pollution.
4. How is use of technology causing noise pollution?

Ans. Music players, TV, electricity generators, cell phones and other
such equipment of technology cause noise pollution.
5. Why is noise dangerous for human health?
Ans. Noise leaves hazardous impact on human health. It causes
restlessness, hypertension, stress, hearing loss, agression, depression
and sleeplessness.

12. Three Days to See

1. How was Helen Keller?
Ans. Helen Keller was an American lady. She became deaf and blind at
the age of 19 months. She was the first blind lady who got the degree
of Bachelor of Arts.
2. What makes you feel that the author is sad and depressed?
Ans. Her deepest wish for sight makes her look sad and deprived.
3. How do you get an impression that Helen Keller was a great
admirer of Nature?
Ans. Helen Keller feels the delicacy of leaves and flowers. She feels cool
water flowing through her open fingers. She feels the quiver of a bird.
All this shows that Helen Keller is a great admires of nature.
4. People who are deprived of sight not devoid of imagination.
Discuss.
Ans. People who are blind are more imaginative than those who can
see. Helen Keller is such an example. She notices things by mere touch
and imagines their beauty.
5. Why has Helen Keller no time to waste in longings?

Ans. Helen Keller has only one day more to see. Thus she does not want
to waste even a fraction of second in longings only.

SUMMARIES OF THE POEMS

1. Daffodils
Summary:
"Daffodils" is a charming and fascinating poem composed by William
Wordsworth. In this poem, the poet praises the beautiful objects of
nature like breeze, waves and daffodils.
One day the poet was wandering alone along the side of a lake in a
countryside. Suddenly he saw a large number of golden daffodils. These
flowers were growing beside the lake, dancing in the breeze and
stretching like the stars in the Milky Way. The waves of the lake were
also dancing with joy but the daffodils surpassed them. The poet was
much delighted to see this beautiful scene.
In the end the poet says that whenever he is in a thoughtful mood,
the sight of the daffodils comes into his imagination and his heart is
filled with pleasure. Thus a thing of beauty is a joy forever.

2. Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

Summary:
"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" is a thought-provoking
poem composed by Robert Frost. In this poem, the poet describes the
conflict between love of nature and call of social responsibilities.
On a dark winter evening, the narrator stops his little horse to watch
the snow falling in the woods. Finding that the owner of the woods is
absent, her lingers his stay. At this his horse is confused. He shakes his

harness bell to ask if there is some mistake. Now the narrator realizes
the pull of obligations and the considerable distance before he can rest
for the night.
In short, the poem trumpets the beauty of nature and hints at the
need to carry on the daily affairs of life. The world of fantasy is very
inviting. But one must maintain balance between the world of fantasy
and reality.

LETTERS:
1.Write a letter to your friend thanking her for hospitality during
your visit to her house.
2. Write a letter to your friend condoling the death of his mother.
3. Write a letter to your brother advising him to take steps to improve
his health.
4. Write a letter to your sister thanking her for a gift.
5. Write a letter to your friend thanking him for the books he lent to
you.
6.Write a letter to your mother who is worried about your health.
7. Write a letter to your father asking him about the health of your
mother.
8. Write a letter to your sister congratulating her on her success in the
exams.
9. Write a letter to your mother about the test you have just taken.

10. Write a letter to you father requesting him to send you some extra
funds for the payment of hostel dues.
11. Write a letter to your friend congratulating him on the marriage of
his sister.
12. Write a letter to your friend requesting him to lend some books.