Travel, My English Reader, Class IV, Section- C

Section – C

C.1. Have you ever visited any National Park or Wildlife Sanctuary? Names of some National Parks and Animal Sanctuaries are given below. Write the names of the states where they are situated. Corbett National Park Bandhavgarh National Park Gir Wildlife Sanctuary

Answer – Yes, here is the list of the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuary along with the states where they are located:

1. Corbett National Park – Uttarakhand
2. Bandhavgarh National Park – Madhya Pradesh
3. Gir Wildlife Sanctuary – Gujarat

C.1. On the basis of the story read, organise the events in the correct order by writing the number against each sentence.

1. We got up early in the morning.
2. There was a special boat for our family.
3. We saw a herd of sambhar deer close to the lake.
4. We began trek with calm minds.
5. We saw the footprints of elephants, bears and tigers.
6. We put our legs in the cool waters of the lake.
7. We spotted a family of tiger.

C.2. Find the words for the given meanings from the text.

(i) discourage from doing something – deter
(ii) quickness – agility
(iii) overwhelm – mesmerise(d)
(iv) expedition – trek

C.4. Answer the following questions briefly:

(i) What is the narrator excited about?
The narrator is excited about visiting Kanha National Park and experiencing a boat safari there for the first time.

(ii) How did the lake water turn from silver to golden?
As the mist cleared and the rays of the sun kissed the waters, the lake water changed its colour from silver to golden.

(iii) Was the narrator scared of wild animals in the forest? Give a reference from the text to justify your answer.
Yes, the narrator was scared. The line, “Yes, we were scared, but at the same time we were excited and keen to go ahead” shows that they were frightened but still wanted to explore.

C.5. Words used like ‘herd’ and ‘swarm’ are collective nouns. Find collective nouns for the groups mentioned below.

(i) A group of sheep – flock
(ii) A group of wolves – pack
(iii) A group of monkeys – troop
(iv) A group of geese – gaggle
(v) A group of tigers – streak or ambush
(vi) A group of whales – pod

C.6. Life Skills

What arrangements would you make if you were to travel to a National Park? (e.g. some pre-information about the place, kind of clothes you would wear, etc.)

Discuss in the class. Also, make a list of the things that you would carry along for the travel.

Arrangements I would make:

• Read about the park’s rules, animals, and best time to visit.
• Wear comfortable cotton clothes and walking shoes.
• Pack binoculars, camera, and a map of the park.
• Carry sunscreen, water bottle, and snacks.
• Keep first aid kit and insect repellent.
• Take proper permissions or entry passes if needed.

List of things to carry:

• Comfortable clothing and cap
• Water bottle
• Camera and binoculars
• First aid kit
• Map and park brochure
• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• Notebook and pen to record observations