NCERT Solutions for An Indian-American Woman in Space: Kalpana Chawla Class 6 Honeysuckle English
Book Solutions1 A
Where was Kalpana Chawla born? Why is she called an
Indian-American?
Answer
Kalpana Chawla was born in Karnal, Haryana. However, she is
called an Indian-American because she acquired U. S. citizenship after she went
there to pursue her master's degree and consequently became a naturalized
citizen of the U. S.
1 B
When and why did she go to the U. S.? Who did she marry?
Answer
She went to the U. S. to pursue a master's degree after
completing a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering. She
married the flight instructor Jean-Pierre Harrison.
1 C
How did she become an astronaut? What gave her the idea
that she could be and astronaut?
Answer
Kalpana had already got a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical
engineering before she went to the U.S. she earned her PhD In aerospace
engineering. In 1994 she was selected by NASA for training as an astronaut. She
was encouraged by the people around her.
1 D
What abilities must an astronaut have, according to the
journalist?
Answer
According to the journalist, it takes enormous ability to
become an astronaut. One needs to know a lot about everything, from biology to
astrophysics to aeronautical engineering. In addition to this, one must also
have the encyclopedic knowledge to be an astronaut.
1 E
Describe Kalpana Chawla's first mission in space.
Answer
Kalpana Chawla's first mission in the space shuttle,
Columbia, was 15 days, 16hours and 34 minutes long. During this time, she went
around the earth with the entire crew 252 times, travelling 10.45 million
kilometers. During their mission, the crew performed experiments such as
pollinating plants to observe food growth in space, and tests for making
stronger metals and faster computer chips - all for a price tag of about 56
million dollars.
1 F
What does Kalpana Chawla say about pursuing a dream? Do
you agree with her that success is possible?
Answer
In a message that Kalpana Chawla sent from aboard the space
shuttle, Columbia, to the students of her college in Chandigarh, she said that
the path from dreams to success does exist. All it requires is a vision to find
it and the courage to get onto it. In the end, she concluded by wishing
everyone a great journey.
2
Read the newspaper report to find the following facts
about the Columbia's ill-fated voyage.
1. Date and place of lift off:
________
2. Number of astronauts on board:
________
3. Number of days it stayed in space:
________
4. Number of experiments done by scientists:
________
5. Date of return journey:
________
6. Height at which it lost contact:
________
Answer
1. Date and place of lift-off: Columbia had lifted off
on 16 January 2003, from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
2. Number of astronauts on board: It had a seven-member
crew on board.
3. Number of days it stayed in space: It stayed in the
orbit for 16 days.
4. Number of experiments done by scientists: 80
experiments had been done by scientists.
5. Date of return journey: Saturday, 1st February 2003.
6. Height at which it lost contact: It was flying at an
altitude of over 200,000 feet.
1
Match the following:
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1. Unprecedented space tragedy |
something that causes feelings of respect and wonder |
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2. Certified flight instructor |
having knowledge of a wide variety of subjects |
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3. Space mission |
nowadays, in this time |
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4. Super specialization |
a set of jobs to be done by a group |
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5. Encyclopedic knowledge |
a person with the correct qualification to teach people to fly planes |
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6. Awe inspiring |
a sad accident of a kind that has never happened before in space |
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7. In this age |
great expertise in a limited field or a particular subject |
Answer
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1. Unprecedented space tragedy |
a sad accident of a kind that has never happened before in space |
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2. Certified flight instructor |
a person with the correct qualification to teach people to fly planes |
|
3. Space mission |
a set of jobs to be done by a group |
|
4. Super specialization |
great expertise in a limited field or a particular subject |
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5. Encyclopedic knowledge |
having knowledge of a wide variety of subjects |
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6. Awe inspiring |
something that causes feelings of respect and wonder |
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7. In this age |
nowadays, in this time |
2
Use these phrases in sentences of your own, after finding
out their meanings:
1. broke apart
2. streaked over
3. spread across
4. lifted off
5. blast off
6. went on
7. cheered along
8. on board
9. carry on
Answer
1. broke apart – to break violently
The flower went it pieces as it broke apart.
2. streaked over - to pass by in a quick manner
A sudden flash of lightning streaked over the dark sky.
3. spread across - opened out in different directions
It is difficult to meet all my relatives as they are spread
across the entire Indian subcontinent.
4. lifted off - the act of flying in a spacecraft, aircraft
etc.
The airplane lifted off with a sudden speed.
5. blast off - the act of taking off from a launching site
The spacecraft blasted off successfully.
6. went on - to go on or continue with
In spite of that horrific incident, she strongly went on
with her schedule the next day.
7. cheered along - a loud shout of appreciation
The audience enthusiastically cheered along on her arrival.
8. on board - on or inside a ship, spacecraft, aircraft etc.
The passengers were on board well in time.
9. carry on - to continue with a particular task
The student systematically carried on with her presentation.
3
Add 'un' - to the words below to make their opposites.
Then look up the meanings of the words you have formed in the dictionary.
1. identified
2. controlled
3. attended
4. successful
5. important
6. educated
7. interesting
8. qualified
9. trained
10. answerable
Answer
1. identified - unidentified
2. controlled - uncontrolled
3. attended - unattended
4. successful - unsuccessful
5. important - unimportant
6. educated - uneducated
7. interesting - uninteresting
8. qualified – unqualified
9. trained - untrained
10. Answerable - unanswerable
Meaning
1. unidentified - not recognized
2. uncontrolled - the loss of power to control a situation
or certain things
3. unattended - not noticed or looked after
4. unsuccessful - the situation of failure
5. unimportant - the lack of value for something
6. uneducated lack of literacy i.e. the basic level of
learning to read and write
7. uninteresting - something boring in nature
8. unqualified - not fit for a particular task
9. untrained - not enough experience
10. unanswerable - the inability to be answerable to a
particular cause
1
In her message to students of her college, Kalpana Chawla
said, "May you have the vision to find the path from dreams to success...
Wishing you a great journey."
Form pairs. Use "May you ..." and "I wish
you / Wishing you" to wish your partner good luck and success in
(i) a sports event,
(ii) a quiz or a completion, and
(iii) a test or examination.
Be sure to thank your partner when she/he wishes you in
turn. You may also look up a telephone directory, or go to a post office, and
get a list in English and Hindi of standard phrases that can be sent in
greeting telegrams anywhere in India. Discuss which of these you might use, and
when. Compare the English and Hindi phrases for expressing good wishes. Do you
know such phrases in any other language?
Answer
(i) May you achieve the best heights and be successful in
all your games.
(ii) I wish you good luck in all your endeavors for the
upcoming competitions.
(iii) Wishing you all the very best for your upcoming
examinations. Your hard work will definitely take you to greater altitudes
always.
NOTE - This is an activity-based question.
Students are additionally required to collect appropriate information from the
places given and also use their own skills in writing as well as replying to
the messages of their partner.
1
Do you have a 'dream', or something you very much wish to
do? Write a paragraph saying what you want or wish to do. Then say (in another
paragraph) how you think you can make your dream come true.
Answer
Dreams are the driving force towards success in life. They
are the powerful tools to drive the inner self towards bringing out the best in
one.
Yes, I have an aspiration of clearing the Competitive
Examination with a high score. It is not the power and prestige attached with
same is what drives my dream but the very idea to bring about a
"change" is what I dream about. And as it has been rightly said by
Mahatma Gandhi and I quote, "Be the change that you wish to see in the
world."
I think that the only key to success is hard work. Although
smart work is the new mantra available, it is hard work and the only hard work
that gives instills a sense of determination within oneself. Hard work not only
makes you stronger and systematic in approach but it also gives you a wide
spectrum of knowledge.
2
Given below are some words that are spelled differently
in British and American English. Fill in the blanks accordingly.
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British |
American |
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1. colour |
______ |
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2. ______ |
labor |
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3. ______ |
traveler |
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4. counsellor |
______ |
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5. centre |
______ |
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6. ______ |
theater |
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7. ______ |
organize |
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8. realise |
_______ |
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9. ______ |
defense |
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10. offence |
_______ |
Answer
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British |
American |
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1. colour |
color |
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2. labour |
labor |
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3. traveller |
traveler |
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4. counsellor |
counselor |
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5. centre |
center |
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6. theatre |
theater |
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7. organise |
organize |
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8. realise |
realize |
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9.defence |
defense |
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10. offence |
offense |