Hobbies, My English Reader, Class VI, DAV Board, The Best Solutions, Section – A

Section – A

A.1 read the words given below.

now match these words given with the hobbies they are related to. Add two more things that you associate with the hobby.

A.2. Summary in English: Bedroom Skating

The poem humorously describes the poet’s sister pretending to be a figure skater in his bedroom. Since there is no ice rink nearby, she uses the polished floor and dusters on her feet to practice dance moves like ‘double axels’ and ‘triple salchows’. She hurls pillows, whirls around, and even forces her brother to hold up score cards. Though she may not win any real medal, she certainly enjoys herself, turning the bedroom into her personal rink.

हिंदी में सारांश :

यह कविता कवि की बहन के मजेदार स्केटिंग अभ्यास को दर्शाती है। पास में कोई आइस रिंक न होने के कारण वह अपने भाई के बेडरूम में ही स्केटिंग करती है। वह पैरों में पीले डस्टर पहनकर फ़र्श पर घूमती है, तकिए फेंकती है और स्केटिंग की स्टाइल्स में ‘डबल एक्सल’ और ‘ट्रिपल सैलको’ जैसे करतब करती है। वह अपने भाई को स्कोर कार्ड पकड़ा देती है। भले ही वह असली प्रतियोगिता न जीत पाए, लेकिन उसका आत्मविश्वास और समर्पण देखकर यह साफ है कि वह अपने कमरे को ही स्केटिंग रिंक बना चुकी है।

Word Meanings

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Why does the poet’s sister skate in his bedroom?
   a) She loves his room
   b) There is no ice rink nearby ✅
   c) She hates the living room
   d) Her room is too small
2. What does the sister wear on her feet while skating?
   a) Slippers
   b) Socks
   c) Yellow dusters ✅
   d) Shoes
3. What is ‘Torvill’ in the poem?
   a) A dog
   b) A real skater
   c) A pillow ✅
   d) A toy
4. What does the brother hold while she performs?
   a) Camera
   b) Cards marked ‘Six’ ✅
   c) Medal
   d) Music player
5. How does the brother feel about her performances?
   a) Angry
   b) Scared
   c) Supportive
   d) Amused and annoyed ✅

Short Questions and Answers

1. Where does the sister practice her skating and why?
   Ans: She practices in her brother’s bedroom because there is no ice rink within fifty miles of their house.
2. What does she wear on her feet and why?
   Ans: She wears two big yellow dusters to slide easily on the polished floor.
3. How does she treat the pillow called ‘Torvill’?
   Ans: She throws it across the room as part of her skating performance.
4. How does the poet feel about his sister’s skating?
   Ans: He finds it annoying but also funny; he doesn’t believe she’ll win any title.
5. What humorous image does the poet create with the ‘mirror on the floor’?
   Ans: It’s a joke—the polished floor looks like a mirror, reflecting her movements.

A.3. Tick (✓) the correct options to complete the sentences.

(a) The speaker is the girl’s—

brother.

cousin.

friend.
✓ brother

(b) The girl practises skating in the bedroom because—

it is convenient.

she enjoys doing it here.

there is no ice rink nearby.
✓ there is no ice rink nearby

(c) ‘Avalanche of music’ suggests that the music being played is—

loud.

uninteresting.

soft.

(d) To practise free style doubles, the girl has

her brother.

a pillow.

a friend.
✓ loud

(d) To practise free style doubles, the girl has for company—

one hour

two hours

many hours
✓ a pillow

(e) She spends _____________ on her practice.

one hour

two hours

many hours

✓ many hours

(f) The speaker watches her skate with—
disgust.

fascination.

envy.
✓ fascination

A.4. Hots

The poem brings out certain qualities of the girl. Pick out adjectives from the

box given below to match the qualities which the lines in the poem suggest.

A.5. Life skills

The narrator’s sister liked skating. There was no ice-rink near her house but she managed to follow her passion in her ‘bedroom’.

one often faces many problems while moving towards one’s goals. one has to be a good ‘problem solver’ to be successful.

A.6. read these verbs as they appear in the poem.

(a) When Rahul spins the top, it goes round and round for nearly two minutes.
(b) A bomb of mild intensity exploded in the main market today.
(c) The hunter hurled his spear at the bear.
(d) The tumbler whirled about the floor as it fell off the shelf.

More strong action words:

• crack
• slam
• crash
• slap
• thud
• smash
• howl
• hiss
• buzz
• thump

A.7. A one of your friends has won the first prize in an inter-school event. Present a praise speech highlighting his/her talent and qualities. Jot down a few points before making the presentation.

Title: A Word of Praise for My Friend Aarav

Good morning everyone,
Today I feel proud to talk about my friend Aarav, who has brought glory to our school by winning the first prize in the Inter-School Debate Competition.

• Aarav is one of the most confident and well-spoken students I know.
• He worked hard preparing facts, improving his speech, and practicing every day.
• His voice is clear and expressive, and he has great presence on stage.
• What I admire most is that he respects others’ opinions and listens before he speaks.
• He never gave up, even when he lost earlier rounds last year.
• This time, with dedication and smart preparation, he made it to the top.

Let’s give Aarav a big hand and take inspiration from his hard work and passion!