CLASS 7 · POORVI · CHAPTER 4

Travel and Adventure

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The Tunnel

Textbook pages NCERT Poorvi, Class 7

Question Before Reading

Choose the kinds of adventures, places, and teamwork that appeal to you, then describe the type of explorer you might be.

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Choose the profile that best matches your interests and explain why.

Answer

Personal response: select a profile that matches your choices and give one reason.

Question Let us Discuss and Think and Reflect

Answer the discussion and extract questions about Suraj, Sunder Singh, the tunnel, and the leopard.

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Use story details to explain Suraj’s curiosity and the watchman’s care for the leopard and travellers.

Answer

Sunder Singh saw the leopard enter. Suraj is frightened at first but curious enough to explore the tunnel. Sunder Singh tries to protect the leopard from the train and guides travellers with his lamp, like a firefly.

Question Let us Learn I–II: phrases and sound words

Complete the phrases and match the sound words with their meanings, then use them in sentences.

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Match each phrase to its sentence clue, then use the sound word that describes the noise.

Answer

Phrases: approaching engine, flickering lights, sawing sound, drifting smoke. Sound sentences: puffing, hissing, creaking, rustle, chatter.

Question Let us Write and Explore: train journey and railways

Write a descriptive paragraph about a train journey and share a short fact about an Indian railway or tunnel.

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Describe the sounds, scenery, people, and feelings, then add one researched railway fact.

Answer

Sample: The train whistle blew as the wheels clattered. Fields and stations passed my window, and I enjoyed talking with other passengers. The Atal Tunnel passes beneath the Rohtang Pass.

Question Let us Discuss I

Pick phrases that make the train seem like a magical creature.

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Choose the dragon/monster comparison and the actions that make the engine seem alive.

Answer

The dragon or dream-monster comparison, together with its snorting, sparks, and roar.

Question Let us Discuss II–V

Answer the questions about the approaching train, the tunnel, what Suraj sees, and the watchman’s safety system.

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Use details from the first tunnel visit and the watchman’s explanation.

Answer

Suraj hears the whistle and rumble; he sees smoke, a bat, and a lizard. Sunder Singh jokes that he lent the tunnel to Government. He warns the driver with a red flag by day or lamp at night.

Question Let us Discuss: night encounter

Why does Sunder Singh recognise danger, why is Suraj unable to shout at first, and how does the leopard leave the tunnel?

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Connect the leopard’s sounds, Suraj’s fear, and the pair’s shouting to the events.

Answer

Sunder Singh hears the leopard. Suraj is frightened; their combined shouts make the leopard retreat. Suraj recognises his friend by the lamp, and his father takes him to Delhi to learn the business.

Question Let us Think and Reflect I.1

Explain what Suraj checks at the tunnel entrance, why he keeps walking, and what the jungle ‘belonging’ to the cutting means.

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Use the extract’s stated reasons and interpret ‘belonged to the jungle’ as a return to quiet forest life.

Answer

(i) False.
(ii) Nothing to see or do.
(iii) The jungle is quiet there between trains.
(iv) Suraj is curious and adventurous.

Question Let us Think and Reflect I.2

What is Sunder Singh worried about, why does he trust the leopard, which statements are true, and what word describes Suraj’s concern?

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The watchman wants to save the leopard; Suraj’s question shows concern for his friend.

Answer

He fears the train may kill the leopard. The leopard knows him. True: B and D. Suraj is cautious/concerned.

Question Let us Think and Reflect II

Explain Sunder Singh’s joke about the tunnel, his view of town and forest, his bond with the jungle and Suraj, and the firefly image.

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Use his humour, knowledge of forest life, shared concern, and the lamp image to explain the questions.

Answer

He jokes that the tunnel is his; a near bus accident supports his view of town. He knows and cares for jungle life. Shared curiosity connects him with Suraj, and his lamp is like a firefly for travellers.

Question Let us Think and Reflect

Why does Suraj visit the tunnel, what does he discover, and how does he respond to danger?

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Suraj explores out of curiosity. Later he and Sunder Singh frighten a leopard out of the tunnel before the night train arrives.

Answer

Suraj explores the tunnel, then helps Sunder Singh drive a leopard out before the train arrives.

Question Let us Learn and Reflect

How does the description of the jungle, train, and tunnel create suspense?

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Notice how the setting changes from bright and noisy to dark and quiet.

Answer

The still jungle, noisy train, and dark tunnel build suspense.

Question Let us Write

Write a short paragraph about an adventure in a new place.

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Describe the place, one surprising event, and how you handled it.

Answer

Describe a place, a challenge, and a sensible response.

Question Let us Learn I

Complete the sentences with the phrases from the story’s word box.

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Use the sentence context to match the four phrases.

Answer

approaching engine; flickering lights; sawing sound; drifting smoke.

Question Let us Learn II

Match the sound words with their meanings and use the correct forms in the sentences.

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Match sound and definition, then use the sound that fits each sentence.

Answer

1 puffing, 2 hissing, 3 creaking, 4 rustle/rustling, 5 chatter.

Question Let us Learn III

Explain why would is used in the passage and complete the paragraph with used to or would.

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Would and used to describe past habits; used to can also describe a past state.

Answer

Past habit.

(i) used to grow;
(ii) would get up;
(iii) used to be;
(iv) would go;
(v) used to be;
(vi) would tell;
(vii) would listen.

Question Let us Learn IV

Add colons and semicolons to the paragraph about visiting Hyderabad.

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Use colons to introduce lists and semicolons to connect related complete clauses.

Answer

Add colons before the activity and place lists; use semicolons between the related independent clauses.

Question Let us Listen: museum treasure hunt

Listen to the museum audio guide and mark the route to the treasure on the map.

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Use the audio and map together; the room list alone does not determine the route.

Answer

Mark the audio directions on the textbook map. The route cannot be reliably supplied from the text-only room list.

Question Let us Speak

Give Anju directions from the railway station to the trekking site using the map.

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Trace the map and describe each turn from the station to the site.

Answer

Give ordered turns and landmarks from the railway station to the trekking site; use the map for the exact route.

Question Let us Write

Write a descriptive paragraph about a train journey, including sights, sounds, people, and feelings.

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Describe the start, sounds, scenery, people, and your feelings.

Answer

Write a short sensory description of a train trip and explain how it made you feel.

Question Let us Explore

Find out why the Atal Tunnel is important and share a few facts about it.

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State where the tunnel is, its approximate length, and why the route matters.

Answer

The Atal Tunnel passes beneath Rohtang on the Manali–Leh Highway and provides an important route through the mountains.

Travel

Textbook pages NCERT Poorvi, Class 7

Question Before Reading

Plan an adventure-camp trip by choosing transport, supplies, activities, and a suitable length of stay.

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Name how you will travel, what you need, what you will do, and why.

Answer

Personal plan: choose safe transport, useful supplies, activities, and a suitable trip length.

Question Let us Discuss I–IX: poem activities

Match the stanzas, identify rhyme and sound devices, and explain the train’s meaning in the poem.

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Use the end sounds, repeated line, and train images to identify the poem’s pattern and ideas.

Answer

Stanzas: 1, 2, 3 match in order. Rhymes: away/day, speaking/shrieking; by/sky, dreaming/steaming; make/take, knowing/going. Scheme: ABAB. The train represents adventure and opportunity; repetition shows fascination.

Question Let us Think and Reflect I–II: poem questions

Explain the speaker’s feelings for friends and the imagined train journey.

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Explain the speaker’s affection for friends and excitement about travelling anywhere.

Answer

The speaker loves their friends and feels content. The red cinders are sparks in the dark. The train’s whistle stays in the speaker’s thoughts, and the speaker is eager to travel anywhere.

Question Let us Learn I–II: expressions and sound words

Match the expressions with their meanings, complete the sentences, and choose suitable sound words.

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Use each sentence’s meaning to pick the matching phrase or sound word.

Answer

Phrases: distance, sparks, affection, noisy day, powerful train. Paragraph: hollering, screaming, bawling, whimpering, yelling.

Question Before Reading II–III: camp plan and train travel discussion

Plan an adventure-camp trip and explain why people enjoy train journeys.

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State how you will travel, what you need, what you want to do, and why trains are enjoyable.

Answer

Sample: Travel by bus for a two-day camp; bring water, a cap, and comfortable shoes. Enjoy nature walks and team games. Train journeys are enjoyable for scenery and time to relax.

Question Let us Discuss I–IX

Match the stanzas to their ideas, identify rhyme and personification, and explain what the train represents.

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Use the stanza sequence, end rhymes, and repeated train image to identify the poem’s effects.

Answer

Stanzas: 2, 3, 1. Rhymes: away/day; dreaming/steaming; make/take. Scheme: ABAB. Personification: shrieking. The train represents adventure and opportunity; repetition shows fascination.

Question Let us Think and Reflect I–II

Explain the speaker’s feelings about present friends and travel, and interpret the train’s whistle and night imagery.

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Explain the warm heart as affection and the cinders as sparks against the night sky.

Answer

The speaker loves and values current friends. Red cinders are train sparks at night; the repeated whistle shows fascination with travel.

Question Let us Learn I–II

Match words for calling or crying with their meanings and complete the paragraph using suitable words.

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Match each sound to its strength and feeling, then use the context in the paragraph.

Answer

Possible paragraph: hollering, yelling, bawling, whimpering, screeching. Match the sound words by their meanings.

Question Let us Listen: National Science Centre announcement

Listen to the school-trip announcement, identify inaccurate statements, and correct them.

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Use the announcement transcript to verify each trip detail; the written statements alone do not reveal which are incorrect.

Answer

Corrections depend on the audio transcript. Check date, timings, refreshments, items, signature, deadline, and in-charge against the recording.

Question Let us Speak: soft and hard c

Say the words aloud and group them by the soft /s/ and hard /k/ sounds of c.

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Soft c usually comes before e/i/y; hard c usually comes before a/o/u or a consonant.

Answer

Soft: cell, race, decide, receive, circle, bicycle. Hard: cable, cake, echo, uncle; concert has both sounds.

Question Let us Write I

Write a diamante poem that links reading and adventure.

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Use the line pattern and choose words that connect books with exploration.

Answer

Write 2 adjectives, 3 -ing words, a linking phrase, 3 -ing words, and 2 adjectives between Reading and Adventure.

Question Let us Write II

Describe an interesting character you met while travelling, including appearance, actions, personality, and a memorable moment.

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Describe what the person looks like, does, and what those actions show.

Answer

Write a respectful description with appearance, actions, personality, and one memorable incident.

Question Let us Explore

Share facts about the Atal Tunnel and the history of Indian Railways.

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State one or two facts about the tunnel and the first passenger train.

Answer

Atal Tunnel runs beneath Rohtang Pass. The first passenger train ran Mumbai–Thane in 1853, hauled by Sahib, Sultan, and Sindh.

Question Let us Discuss and Explore

Explain how travel can help people learn about places and cultures.

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Think about what a traveller observes and how they behave.

Answer

Travel teaches about different places and cultures; travellers should act respectfully and protect the environment.

Question Let us Speak and Write

Prepare a short talk about a place you would like to visit.

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Give its location, one feature, and why you chose it.

Answer

Name the place, say where it is, and explain why you want to visit.

Conquering the Summit

Textbook pages NCERT Poorvi, Class 7

Question Before Reading I–III

Identify the adventure activities in the pictures, discuss why people try them and how they prepare, and list qualities of a mountaineer.

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Name the pictured activities, give a reason, explain safe preparation, and list useful qualities.

Answer

Prepare with training, equipment, planning, and guidance. A mountaineer needs fitness, courage, patience, discipline, and teamwork.

Question Let us Think and Reflect I and Let us Learn I

Answer the extract questions and match the phrases with their meanings.

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Use the extract’s clues about courage, effort, and achievement.

Answer

Her inner victory was choosing to climb despite her injury. She felt encouraged and proud. “52 exhausting days”; “I finally realised my dream.” The phrases mean tiring periods, sincere efforts, life-changing event, strength of mind, and encouragement.

Question Let us Learn II–III: word forms and articles

Complete the word-family table and correct the article use in the sentences.

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Use the root word for the word family and select articles by sound and specificity.

Answer

relief—relieved—relieve; inspiration—inspiring—inspire; resistance—resistant—resist; success—successful—succeed. Articles: an, a, the, x, the, the, a, x, a, the, a, the, the, a, x. Corrections: an hour; a uniform; the second; The Ganga; a brave person; The North Star.

Question Before Reading I–III and Let us Explore I

Identify adventure sports, prepare a word web, and complete a simple information table about adventure activities.

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List the sport, where and when it is done, and the basic equipment and safety preparation.

Answer

Examples: trekking, climbing, skiing, rafting, camping, scuba diving. Prepare with training, a guide, suitable equipment, and safety checks.

Question Let us Discuss

Explain why Arunima Sinha is a symbol of hope, how she pursued Everest after losing a leg, and why her achievements inspire people.

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Connect her injury, training, guidance, and summit achievement with the idea of resilience.

Answer

Arunima overcame a serious injury, trained with support, and climbed Everest with a prosthetic leg, inspiring others through her resilience.

Question Let us Think and Reflect I

Explain Bachendri Pal’s words, Arunima’s likely feelings, and the phrase describing the exhausting climb.

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Explain the inner challenge, infer how encouragement feels, and quote the phrase showing effort.

Answer

She overcame fear and difficulty within herself. She likely felt encouraged. “52 exhausting days” shows the climb was tiring; she could say, “I finally realised my dream.”

Question Let us Think and Reflect II

Describe how Arunima prepared for Everest, give evidence of resilience, and explain the title and likely effect of her message.

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Use her training, determination after injury, and renewed purpose to answer each part.

Answer

She trained with a prosthetic leg and guidance. Her persistence shows resilience; the title describes rebuilding her life, and her words encourage readers to pursue meaningful goals.

Question Let us Learn I

Match the underlined phrases with their meanings.

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Match each phrase by how it is used in its sentence.

Answer

Exhausting days: demanding periods; heartfelt attempts: sincere efforts; life-altering: major change; mental fortitude: strength of mind; beacon of hope: inspiration.

Question Let us Learn II

Complete the word-family table with nouns, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs.

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Build each word family and check that each form has the required grammatical role.

Answer

relief: relieved, relieve, relievedly; inspiration: inspiring, inspire, inspiringly; resistance: resistant, resist, resistantly; success: successful, succeed, successfully.

Question Let us Learn III–V

Complete the grammar activities on articles, adjectives, and adverbs using the sentence context.

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Use a/an by sound, the for a specific noun, adjectives for nouns, and adverbs for actions/descriptions.

Answer

Choose articles by sound and specificity; distinguish adjectives from adverbs by the word each modifies.

Question Let us Write: formal letter

Write a formal letter connected with the chapter’s message of perseverance and achievement.

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Use the formal format and state the purpose politely with a clear reason.

Answer

Write a formal letter with address, date, recipient, subject, polite body, closing, and signature. Match the body to the exact textbook prompt.

Question Let us Think and Reflect

What qualities help a climber reach a summit, and what should climbers consider besides personal achievement?

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Climbers need training, patience, courage, judgement, and teamwork. They must also put safety and care for the mountain before the summit.

Answer

Climbers need training, patience, courage, judgement, and teamwork. They must also put safety and care for the mountain before the summit.

Question Let us Write

Write about a difficult goal and the steps that could help you reach it.

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Break the goal into smaller actions.

Answer

State your goal and list practical steps to reach it.