Celebrations, My English Reader, Class VI, DAV Board, The Best Solutions – Section – B

Section – B

B.1. Summary In English: Birthday!!

The poem shows how people around the world wish “Happy Birthday” in different languages like Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, and more. It tells us that no matter how it is said, the message remains the same — celebrating someone’s special day. The poem also explains how birthday games symbolize the ending of an old year and the beginning of a new one. It shares a fun fact that the popular song “Happy Birthday to You” was written by two American sisters, Mildred and Patty Hill, and that the tradition of giving birthday cards started in England about 100 years ago.

 हिंदी में :

यह कविता बताती है कि दुनिया भर के लोग ‘जन्मदिन मुबारक हो’ को अलग-अलग भाषाओं में कैसे कहते हैं, जैसे स्पेनिश, जर्मन, जापानी, कोरियन आदि। लेकिन मतलब सभी का एक ही होता है — जन्मदिन की शुभकामनाएँ देना। कविता यह भी बताती है कि जन्मदिन के खेल पुराने साल के अंत और नए साल की शुरुआत का प्रतीक होते हैं। “हैप्पी बर्थडे टू यू” गाना लगभग सौ साल पहले अमेरिका की दो बहनों, मिल्ड्रेड हिल और पैटी हिल ने लिखा था। जन्मदिन पर कार्ड देने की परंपरा भी इंग्लैंड में करीब सौ साल पहले शुरू हुई थी।

Word Meanings

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does ‘Feliz Cumpleaños’ mean?
   (a) Good Morning
   (b) Happy Birthday ✅
   (c) Congratulations
   (d) Good Luck
2. Who wrote the song “Happy Birthday to You”?
   (a) William Hill
   (b) Mildred and Patty Hill ✅
   (c) John and Mary Hill
   (d) Queen Victoria
3. Birthday games became popular because—
   (a) they are fun
   (b) they were invented in Korea
   (c) they mark a new beginning ✅
   (d) they are part of a ritual
4. The tradition of sending birthday cards began in—
   (a) America
   (b) France
   (c) England ✅
   (d) Japan
5. ‘Tanjobi Omedeto’ is spoken in—
   (a) Spain
   (b) Korea
   (c) Japan ✅
   (d) Germany

Short Questions and Answers

Q1. What is the main idea of the poem?
Ans: The poem shows how people from different cultures wish “Happy Birthday” in their own languages, yet the feeling behind the words is the same.

Q2. Why did birthday games become popular?
Ans: Birthday games became popular because people believed they symbolized the end of the past year and the beginning of a new one.

Q3. Who were Mildred Hill and Patty Hill?
Ans: Mildred and Patty Hill were two American sisters who wrote the famous song “Happy Birthday to You” about a hundred years ago.

Q4. When and where did the custom of birthday cards begin?
Ans: The custom of birthday cards began in England about a hundred years ago.

B.2 (a)   Work with your partner and list all the games that you play at birthday parties.

Popular Games at Birthday Parties

• Musical Chairs
• Pass the Parcel
• Treasure Hunt
• Pin the Tail on the Donkey
• Balloon Bursting
• Tug of War
• Freeze Dance
• Lemon and Spoon Race
• Simon Says

B.2 (b): Create a birthday card with your personal message for your best friend

🎉 Birthday Card Message 🎂

Dear Umesh,

Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, and sweet surprises! May your year ahead be as amazing as you are. You’re not just my best friend, you’re like family to me. Thank you for always being there!

Happy Birthday! 🎈🎁
Let’s make unforgettable memories today and always.

With lots of love,
Avinash 💖

B.3. Summary In English: The Best Birthday

Harry Potter turns thirteen at midnight, but unlike most children, he has never really celebrated his birthday because he lives with the Dursleys, who don’t like him. However, this birthday becomes special. He receives surprise gifts from his friends Ron, Hermione, and Hagrid. Ron sends a Sneakoscope from Egypt, Hermione sends a Broomstick Servicing Kit from France, and Hagrid sends a magical book. These thoughtful gifts fill Harry with joy, making it the best birthday of his life.

हिन्दी में :

हैरी पॉटर की उम्र आधी रात को तेरह साल हो जाती है, लेकिन बाकी बच्चों की तरह वह अपने जन्मदिन की प्रतीक्षा नहीं करता क्योंकि वह डर्स्ली परिवार के साथ रहता है जो उससे प्यार नहीं करता। परंतु यह जन्मदिन खास होता है। उसके दोस्तों रॉन, हर्माइनी और हैग्रिड की तरफ से उसे उपहार मिलते हैं। रॉन उसे मिस्र से स्नीकास्कोप भेजता है, हर्माइनी फ्रांस से ब्रूमस्टिक सर्विसिंग किट और हैग्रिड एक जादुई किताब भेजता है। ये उपहार हैरी को बहुत खुशी देते हैं और यह उसका अब तक का सबसे अच्छा जन्मदिन बन जाता है।

Word Meanings

MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)

1. How old did Harry turn at the beginning of the story?
   (a) Eleven
   (b) Twelve
   ✅ (c) Thirteen
   (d) Fourteen
2. Why did Harry not look forward to his birthdays?
   (a) He didn’t like cake
   (b) He forgot them
   ✅ (c) The Dursleys didn’t treat him well
   (d) He was always sick
3. Who sent the ‘Pocket Sneakoscope’?
   (a) Hermione
   ✅ (b) Ron
   (c) Hagrid
   (d) Dumbledore
4. Where was Hermione when she sent her gift?
   (a) Egypt
   ✅ (b) France
   (c) Hogwarts
   (d) London
5. What sport does Harry play at Hogwarts?
   (a) Cricket
   ✅ (b) Quidditch
   (c) Football
   (d) Wizard Chess

Short Questions and Answers

1. Q: Why didn’t Harry usually celebrate his birthdays?
   A: Because he lived with the Dursleys who didn’t care for him and never celebrated his birthday.
2. Q: Who are Ron and Hermione?
   A: They are Harry’s best friends from Hogwarts.
3. Q: What was special about the gifts Harry received?
   A: They were thoughtful magical gifts from his friends, making Harry feel loved and happy.
4. Q: What is a ‘Pocket Sneakoscope’?
   A: It is a magical device that lights up when someone tells a lie.
5. Q: What book did Hagrid send Harry?
   A: The Monster Book of Monsters.
6. Q: Why was this birthday the best for Harry?
   A: Because it was the first time he received heartfelt gifts from his friends and felt truly celebrated.

B.4. Complete the web chart given below with appropriate information.

Harry Potter’s Friends / Well-Wishers

• Ron Weasley – Sends a Sneakoscope from Egypt
• Hermione Granger – Sends a Broomstick Servicing Kit from France
• Hagrid – Sends a magical book: The Monster Book of Monsters
• Hedwig (owl) – Delivers Hermione’s gift
• (Optional) Errol (Ron’s owl) – Brings Ron’s parcel

B.5. Unjumble the words given in Column II and match them with the clues in Column I. One has been done for you.

B.6. Fill in appropriate information from the text

Gifts received by Harry

• Gift 1: Pocket Sneakoscope
• Gift 2: Broomstick Servicing Kit
• Gift 3: The Monster Book of Monsters

Sent from

• Gift 1: Egypt
• Gift 2: France

Sent by

• Gift 1: Ron
• Gift 2: Hermione
• Gift 3: Hagrid

B.7. Life Skills

We can strengthen our friendships by not taking our friends for granted. Small gestures to show gratitude to our friends like ‘a word of thanks’, help us to make our friendships stronger.

Imagine you are Harry Potter. When you get up in the morning, you decide to send ‘Thank you’ notes to your friends. Complete the notes that Hedwig can deliver to Harry’s friends who sent him gifts.

Dear Ron,

Hello! Thanks a lot for the lovely present. It is the first time I’ve received a Sneakoscope and I’m really excited to use it. It’s such a cool and thoughtful gift. I’m also happy to hear about your trip to Egypt—sounds fun!
Love, Harry

Dear Hermione,

Wow! What a present! I could never have thought of something as useful as a Broomstick Servicing Kit. You always know exactly what I need. It’s going to help me so much with Quidditch practice this year. I’m glad you met Hedwig in France—she’s such a smart owl!
Thanks, Harry

Dearest Hagrid,

How are you? Thank you for the present—The Monster Book of Monsters is wild and amazing! I’ve never seen a book like that before. I think it’s going to be super useful next year at Hogwarts. Can’t wait to hear what subject it’s for. I really appreciate you remembering my birthday.
See you soon, Harry

B.8. Work with your friend and find words from the text that mean the same as the following. Some clues are given to help you.

B.9. Paper used to wrap gifts can be red, golden, blue and so on. Colours can be used in other ways too. Several expressions in English make use of colours. Match the expression given in Column A with its appropriate meaning in Column B.