Follow That Dream
Class 9 · English · 51 Questions
What is your dream?
Who inspires you to dream?
What qualities should you have in order to fulfil your dream?
Abdul Kalam said, "Dream is not that you see in sleep, dream is something that does not let you sleep." Discuss.
What role can parents and community play to help children achieve their dreams?
The mother believes that significant effort and personal sacrifices are essential for turning aspirations into reality.
The path to achieving the deepest desires has very little difficulty or a few obstacles.
The mother is of the opinion that a person's life goals and hopes can evolve over time.
Having a strong network of individuals can be a hurdle in pursuing one's ambition.
The mother feels that pursuing a major life goal will not involve any financial expense or sacrifice.
For many individuals, their aspirations remain just wishes because they don't move beyond mere daydreaming.
The letter begins thus, 'By all means follow that dream'. What do you think Ming must have written to her mother about?
How can one attain an international level of skill in any field? Mention any two ways.
What differentiates the mere dreamers from actual achievers?
How does Ming's mother use critical questions and personal anecdotes to persuade Ming and convey her message effectively?
How does Ming's mother balance encouragement with caution in her advice?
In the letter, Ming's mother specifically addresses the challenges people face in pursuing their dreams. Do you think this advice is still relevant in contemporary society? If yes, why? If no, why not?
What 'costs' in terms of effort, sacrifice, and time are you willing or unwilling to invest to pursue your goals?
Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue between two friends with the words given in the box. SNEHA: Your Goa pictures were beautiful! That (i) ____ was dreamy. KIRAN: Thanks! It was way better than our usual (ii) ____, so peaceful. SNEHA: I get that. But sometimes the city lights have their own charm. KIRAN: True, but I'm craving a quiet (iii) ____. Forests, hills—something real. SNEHA: Yes, nature clears the (iv) ____, doesn't it? KIRAN: Exactly. Let's plan a trip that soothes—inside and out.
She had a dream that seemed to burn in her blood, and she wasn't going to give up on it easily. Choose the best meaning for the underlined expression. Then, use that expression in a sentence of your own.