Celebrations, My English Reader, Class VI, DAV Board, The Best Solutions, Section- C

Section – C

C.1. Summary of “A New Beginning”

“A New Beginning” emphasizes the idea of letting go of past quarrels and starting afresh with joy and understanding. It is set around the celebration of New Year, a time to reflect, forgive, and build stronger relationships. Even when someone feels the idea of celebration is silly, the act of getting together, making peace, and laughing shows that new beginnings are possible. The comic strip highlights this with humour and warmth as two brothers make peace and unknowingly join in the festive spirit.

हिंदी में सारांश:

‘एक नई शुरुआत’ हमें यह सिखाती है कि पुराने झगड़ों को भुलाकर, खुशियों और समझदारी के साथ फिर से शुरुआत करनी चाहिए। कहानी नए साल के जश्न के समय पर आधारित है, जब लोग आत्म-विश्लेषण करते हैं और रिश्तों को सुधारने का प्रयास करते हैं। भले ही किसी को यह सब बेवकूफी भरा लगे, लेकिन मिलकर खाना, हँसना और समझौता करना ही असली खुशी है। कार्टून के माध्यम से यह संदेश मजेदार तरीके से दिखाया गया है।

Word Meanings (in English & Hindi)

MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)

1. What is the theme of the cartoon “A New Beginning”?
   (a) Friendship
   (b) Celebration of festivals
   (c) Forgiveness and starting afresh
   (d) Anger
   ✅ Answer: (c) Forgiveness and starting afresh
2. What do the characters decide in the cartoon?
   (a) To throw a big party
   (b) To fight again
   (c) To not fight anymore
   (d) To cook food
   ✅ Answer: (c) To not fight anymore
3. What is being celebrated in the cartoon?
   (a) Birthday
   (b) Holi
   (c) New Year
   (d) Christmas
   ✅ Answer: (c) New Year
4. One character thinks celebrating is a:
   (a) Wonderful idea
   (b) Silly idea
   (c) Boring thing
   (d) Cool trend
   ✅ Answer: (b) Silly idea

Short Questions and Answers

1. Q: What is the central message of “A New Beginning”?
   A: The story conveys the importance of letting go of past conflicts and celebrating new beginnings with joy and unity.
2. Q: What do the brothers decide not to do anymore?
   A: They decide not to fight anymore.
3. Q: What occasion is being celebrated in the cartoon?
   A: The New Year.
4. Q: How does humour play a role in the cartoon?
   A: Even though one brother calls it a silly idea, they are unknowingly participating in a New Year party, which makes it funny.

C.2 (a): (a) How do you spend your New Year day? Do you make resolutions every year? Discuss your resolutions with your friends. List two resolutions that you will make this year.

My New Year’s Day & Resolutions

✨ How I Spend My New Year Day:

I usually wake up late and spend the day with my family. We decorate the house, prepare special food, and in the evening, we light up sparklers, play games, and watch movies together. Sometimes we go out to see fireworks. At midnight, we all shout “Happy New Year!” and hug each other.

Yes, I make New Year resolutions every year. It helps me become a better person and focus on goals.

✅ My Resolutions This Year:

Resolution I:

I will finish all my homework on time and be more organized with my schoolwork.

Resolution II:

I will help my parents at home and be kinder to my younger siblings.

C.2 (b): On a coloured sheet, draw the scene of the New Year’s eve the way you would want to celebrate it.

🎨 Instructions for the Drawing:

• Draw a night scene with fireworks in the sky 🌌
• A clock striking midnight 🕛
• Children playing, dancing, and exchanging gifts 🧸🎁
• Family members having dinner or sitting around a bonfire 🍽️🔥
• Decorate with glitter, coloured markers, laces, etc.

Title for the collage:
🎉 “New Year, New Hopes!” ✨

C.3. Summary In English: My New Year’s Resolutions

The poem humorously presents a list of New Year’s resolutions made by a mischievous child. The child promises to behave better: no more pranks, being polite, helping at home and school, and avoiding trouble. However, the poem ends on a funny note, as the child isn’t sure when to start these resolutions—this year, next year, or maybe never!

 हिन्दी में :

यह कविता एक शरारती बच्चे की नववर्ष की संकल्पों की सूची को मज़ाकिया अंदाज़ में प्रस्तुत करती है। बच्चा वादा करता है कि वह अब शरारतें नहीं करेगा, घर और स्कूल में मदद करेगा, शिष्ट रहेगा, और परेशानी से दूर रहेगा। लेकिन अंत में, वह यह तय नहीं कर पाता कि यह संकल्प कब शुरू करे—इस साल, अगले साल, या कभी नहीं।

Word Meanings Table

MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)

1. What does the child promise not to do?
   a) Help his brother
   b) Throw the cat out of the window ✅
   c) Clean his room every day
   d) Study less
2. Why won’t the child complain about the food?
   a) He loves fish fingers
   b) He doesn’t care
   c) It’s part of his resolutions ✅
   d) His mother will punish him
3. What will the child write in daily?
   a) A letter
   b) A notebook
   c) His diary ✅
   d) An essay
4. What is the tone of the poem?
   a) Sad
   b) Angry
   c) Humorous ✅
   d) Serious
5. How does the poem end?
   a) The child follows all resolutions
   b) He breaks all promises
   c) He is unsure when to start the resolutions ✅
   d) He goes to sleep

Short Questions and Answers

1. Q: Who is the speaker in the poem?
   A: A mischievous child who is listing their New Year’s resolutions.
2. Q: What kind of resolutions does the child make?
   A: The child promises to behave better, be polite, help others, and avoid mischief.
3. Q: Why is the poem funny?
   A: Because the child makes many good promises but ends by not deciding when to actually start following them.
4. Q: What is the message of the poem?
   A: It’s easy to make resolutions, but sticking to them requires real effort and intention.
5. Q: What does the line “turn over a new leaf” mean?
   A: It means to make a fresh start and improve one’s behaviour.

C.4. Help the resolution trees given below bear fruit by listing some of the promises made by the speaker.

Resolutions to be implemented at home

• I will not throw the cat out of the window.
• I will tidy my room once a week.
• I won’t moan at Mum’s cooking.
• I’ll fold up my clothes.
• I’ll comb my hair.

Resolutions to be implemented outside

• I’ll help old ladies cross roads.
• I’ll be helpful at school.
• I’ll say “please” and “thank you.”
• I’ll not spit or shout.
• I’ll stay cool when others are rude.

C.5. Tick (✔) the appropriate option and complete the statements.

(a) The speaker is

a small boy

an old man

an adult

an old woman
✔ a small boy

(b) The speaker has made

22

20

21

19
✔ 21 New Year resolutions in the poem.

(c) The speaker intends to clean his room

once a week

once a month

once a day

once a year
✔ once a week

(d) The speaker has resolved to go to bed

with the larks

with the frogs

with the owls

with the cats
✔ with the owls

(e) The speaker has promised to turn over a new leaf. This means that

he wants to change his appearance

he wants to mend his ways

he wants to plant a new tree

he wants to remain as naughty as he is
✔ he wants to mend his ways

C.6. List two pieces of evidence from the poem that suggest that the speaker does not intend to keep his resolutions.

Evidence 1:
“Shall I start them this year, or next year, shall I sometime…” – Shows hesitation.

Evidence 2:
“Even if they don’t want to” (referring to helping old ladies) – Shows he’s not sincere.

C.7. Answer the following.

1. ‘I shall definitely remember her birthday next year!’ Whose birthday will the speaker remember?
   His aunt’s birthday.
2. ‘I will not reply back to my mom.’ Find a phrase in the poem that indicates this.?
   “Nor give her any more of my cheek.”
3. ‘I will use these two words to be polite to people.’ Pick two words from the poem that convey etiquettes. _________ and __________
   Please and Thank you
4. ‘Shall I start them this year or next year, shall I sometime, or _______________________ Complete the line.
   …or never?”

C.8. Complete the chart given below with words that best sum up the mood of the poem.

My New Year’s Resolutions

| Naughty | Funny | Hopeful | Hesitant | Imaginative | Uncertain |

C.9. Life Skills

Setting your goals helps you to channelise your efforts properly and live a successful and happy life. Make a list of your short-term and long-term goals.

My Goals

Short-term Goals

• Score good marks in exams
• Wake up early every day
• Keep my room clean
• Read one book every month

Long-term Goals

• Become a doctor / engineer / teacher
• Represent my school in sports
• Learn a new language
• Help the community

C.10. The following crossword is slightly different. Instead of the clues, the words from the text are filled in the puzzle. Find out the clues by using a dictionary.

Crossword Clues (Dictionary-based)

Words in Puzzle:

• SQUEEZE
• CHEEK
• MOAN

Clues (based on dictionary definitions):

1. (Across – SQUEEZE) – To press firmly in order to extract something.
2. (Across – CHEEK) – Rude or disrespectful behavior.
3. (Down – MOAN) – To complain or express unhappiness.

C.11. The New Year eve symbolises the commencement of another year. A timeline represents the important dates, events or incidents in a person’s life, distributed over a year or many years.

Given below is the timeline of a cricketer’s life. The numbers represent the years. The phrases written above and below the timeline tell us about events, people and things that were important to this cricketer at different times of his life.

Answer –  See the chart carefully.

C.12. Create your own timeline as shown on the previous page. Use the following guidelines to help you.

| 2012 | Born in Delhi
| 2014 | First words spoken
| 2015 | First toy car
| 2016 | First day at school
| 2018 | Went to zoo with family
| 2019 | Won painting competition
| 2020 | Learned to ride a bicycle
| 2021 | Scored 100% in Maths
| 2022 | Got a puppy
| 2023 | Became class monitor
| 2024 | Visited hill station
| 2025 | Present year – Preparing for class project

C.13. As an extension activity, use the timeline to create the ‘story of your life’.

I was born on: 15th August 20XX
Name: Ananya Sharma

Story:
I was born on 15th August 20XX in Delhi. As a toddler, I loved music and dancing. In 20XX, I started school and cried a lot on the first day! Over the years, I made great friends and discovered my love for painting. In 20XX, during the lockdown, I learned cooking with my mom. Last year, I won a poetry competition. I love school, nature, and dogs. My goal is to become a vet and help animals. I’m excited for what the future brings!