Std.12th ENGLISH

1.8 VOYAGING TOWARDS EXCELLENCE

Activities

by Prof. Dipak Burhade M.A.(English)M.Ed.

Guruvarya R.V.Patankar Sarvodaya Jr. College, Rajur,

Tal- Akole, Dist-Ahmednagar, Maharashtra State, INDIA. Pin- 422604

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Achyut Godbole A Well-known Marathi and English Writer

A Prolific Writer in Various Genres

Informative and Informal Writing Style

Adapted Works from other Languages into Marathi

Became Chemical Engineer from IIT Mumbai

Headed Top Management Positions in Reputed Companies

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About

Voyaging Towards Excellence is an autobiographical sketch penned by Achyut

Godbole. It depicts his journey from a middle class school boy to a famous

writer. He was a successful General Manager of Patni Computer Systems. He

headed many other reputed companies and later became a famous writer.

The present write-up discusses his quest for excellence, how he developed a

thirst for knowledge. He discusses at length the ingredients/essentials of success

and the ways to achieve it.

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Activity- There are different ways to travel for different purposes. Match the words regarding this fact. (Textbook Page No- 77) Answers-

Column A Column B

CRUISE A journey on a boat or ship to a number of

places

EXPEDITION A journey especially by a group of people

for a specific purpose

CAMP A place usually away from urban areas

where tents are erected for shelter

TRIP A brief pleasure outdoor visit

EXCURSION A short journey to a place with a particular

purpose

PICNIC A short visit to an outdoor place where

people celebrate, enjoy and eat meals

VOYAGE A long journey on a ship

Activity- Discuss the following and complete the WEB. (Textbook Page No- 77)

Qualities Required

for Excellence

Humility

Hard Work

Vision

Creativity

Passion

Contribution

Curiosity

What is Debate? Contest of Ideas

Opposing Argument

Structured Contest

Analysis of Issues

Opposing Viewpoint Discussion

Efforts of Persuasion

Formal Discussion

Organized Argument

Public Discourse

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Benefits of Debate

Increases learners‟

confidence and self-esteem

Provides an engaging and

learner-centered activity

Develops Speech

Composition

Improves Presentational

Skill

Encourages team-work

Improves analytical skill

Enhance structural thoughts

Improves critical thinking skills

Activity- (Textbook Page No- 85) Arrange a Debate in the classroom by forming two groups, on the Topic-

UPBRINGING PLAYS A VERY IMPORTANT ROLE IN SHAPING ONE’S LIFE

In favour of the Topic Against the Topic

“Proper upbringing is the most essential thing in

shaping our life. It is the sign of a successful

parenting. Good parenting is more important

than a good school. It helps to provide a very

healthy atmosphere for the child. The children

are inspired with the lessons of morality and self-

confidence, right from the beginning. Along

with making the children learn the social values,

the parents are responsible for child‟s academic

success too. Automatically, the children start to

consider parents as their role model. Proper

upbringing encourages a child to live an

independent life. It helps the child to follow the

footsteps of the successful people. The child tries

to pursue something good achieved by others.”

“We do not agree with your views regarding

„upbringing‟.

Friends, it is said that- „Success in life is not for

those who run fast, but for those who keep

running and always on the move‟. Really, most of

the people become successful with their own

capacity and self-confidence. They do not rely on

other‟s motivation. They do not pursue others.

They do not imitate others. They do not accept

others as their role models, because they

themselves are able to become role models for

others. They set an example for others with the

help of their own strength. Look at the orphans.

Are they upbringing by their parents? Sill they

achieved great success in their life.”

Activity- Go through the text and describe the second innings of the writer in your own words. (Textbook Page No- 86)

The second inning of the writer is related with his career as a Writer. He

achieved a great success as a Marathi writer. He has written 34 Marathi

books so far. Most of them have become bestsellers, with the sale of

thousands of copies. These books have brought good changes in people.

The books like „Musafir‟ and „Manat‟ helped hundreds of people to come

out of depression. His Management book „Boardroom‟ helped to create

about 20 successful entrepreneurs. His books on Economics helped the

readers to know economy. His books on Mathematics enabled the readers

to turn to the career in Mathematics. The writer succeeded to touch the

hearts of millions of readers. The second innings is really a game-changing

innings of writer‟s life.

Activity- Read the text and make a list of great Indian & foreign personalities who impacted Achyut Godbole during his childhood. (Textbook Page No- 86)

POETS Vinda Karandikar Vasant Bapat Keshavsut Mangesh Padgaonkar

WRITERS B.S. Mardhekar Charles Dickens Thomas Hardy

MUSICIANS

Pt. Kumar Gandharv Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Pt. Jasraj Wolfgang Mozart

DRAMATISTS William Shakespeare

PAINTERS Michaelangelo Vincent Van Gogh

Activity- Find different techniques used by the writer to learn Science and Mathematics. (Textbook Page No- 86)

Used to appreciate the inherent beauty of these subjects.

Found Newton's law of motion beautiful. The writer also found Pythagorean Therem elegent.

When the writer was in 7th standard he solved the problems of Physics and Mathematics of 9th standard..

Used to enjoy finding out the most elegant method of solving the problems of Physics and Mathematics.

Enjoyed the whole process which was not the part of the curriculum.

Activity- The writer faced numerous problems while communicating in English because- OR The writer was completely stumped because-

(Textbook Page No- 86)

He had his entire education in Marathi

His spoken English was quite pathetic

He possesed a very weak vocabulary

His pronunciation was terrible

His sentence construction was very awkward

Activity- ‘Due to the writer’s pathetic English speaking style, he…...’(Textbook Page No- 86)

felt extremely humiliated and upset

felt quite depressed and diffident

was almost broken and wanted to run away to Solapur

had developed an inferiority complex

felt quite lonely and terrified

Activity- The writer wanted to achieve mastery in English because- (Textbook Page No- 86)

He wanted to speak English fluently

He knows his ability to excel in anything he tries to do

He need not have to feel afraid of anybody

Activity- Make a list of different steps that the writer undertook to improve his English speaking skills. (Textbook Page No- 87)

Started to read Engish newspaper & books

Started to think in English

Studied vocabulary & pronunciation

Practiced speaking before mirror

Studied etymology & phonetics

Activity- Describe the writer’s achievements after achieving mastery over the English language. (Textbook Page No- 87)

The writer started feeling quite confident

His fear vanished and he felt absolutely improved

He started feeling at home in his hostel

Became CEO and MD of various companies

Gave several corporate presentations & signed contracts

Activity- Complete the Table comparing two different phases of life of the writer- as an MD or Chief Executive Officer and an activist of ‘Sarvodaya’ Movement. (Textbook Page No- 87)

MD or Chief Executive Officer Activist of ‘Sarvodaya’ Movement

Head of the company for 23

years

Participated in a peaceful

„satyagraha‟

Travelled worldwide for

business purposes

Participated actively for tribal

welfare

Spent much time in writing IT

books Had to spend some days in jail

Activity- Complete the Web highlighting the various opportunities you gained due to your good English speaking skills. (Textbook Page No- 87)

Opportunities you gained

Always selected for debate

competition

Selected for anchoring

Selected to participate in

study tour

Selected as a Chief of various

clubs

Selected for training based

activities

Selected to talk with

foreign guests

Activity- Describe a situation or incident when you felt embarrassed for your lack of knowledge of a particular subject or incompetence in speaking English fluently. (Textbook Page No- 87)

I still remember the day when I was studying in 10th standard. I was asked to

conduct the morning assembly of school. I was confused and surprised by calling

me suddenly. I had never conducted the assembly before. That was really my first

stage-appearance. I was embarrassed because I knew that I was very poor in

English. I was lacking proper pronunciation, presentation and confidence. One of

the English-teacher came near me and gave me some idea. At the end of the

assembly I was also asked to read News Headlines from „The Times of India‟. My

performance was very poor. I did not sleep well that night. From that moment I

decided to improve my English. Today I‟m English teacher.

Activity- Fill the blanks selecting the correct phrase from the alternatives given. (Textbook Page No- 88)

(be completely stumped, be broken, feel out of place, speak at length, feel at home, sea of

knowledge, broaden one‟s horizon, one‟s second innings, touch the hearts, keep one going)

By the end of the week she was beginning to feel at home in her new job.

When he lost his mother he was completely broken.

Travelling can help to broaden one's horizon.

After my retirement I started my second innings as a social worker.

having faith in God keeps one going in difficult situation.

To succeed in any competitive examination, one requires a sea of knowledge.

The simple village girl felt out of place in formal party.

The work done by Sindhutai Sapkal touched the hearts of millions.

The teacher spoke at length explaining the concept.

The speaker was completely stumped by the intelligent questions asked by the audience.

Activity- Read the text and find out words related to the game of cricket. List two meanings of each. (Textbook Page No- 88)

WORDS RELATED TO THE

GAME OF CRICKET MEANINGS

1. Second innings

General meaning- the second phase of life of an

individual where he/she starts/pursues a new or different

career or the post retirement life

Meaning in Cricket- when a team comes to bat for the

second time in a test match

2. Target setting

General meaning- the process of identifying something

that you want to achieve, with fixing measurable goals.

Meaning in Cricket- to prepare both physically and

mentally to reach the figure of runs scored by opposite

team.

3. Rank

General meaning- a position of the person in an

organization, showing the importance of the person

having it.

Meaning in Cricket- ICC Player Ranking is a table where

the performance of international cricketers is ranked using

a Points Base System.

4. Pull

General meaning- to exert a force on someone or

something so as to cause movement towards oneself.

Meaning in Cricket- A pull is a cross-batted cricket shot

played to a ball bouncing around waist height by

swinging the bat in a horizontal arc in front of the body.

5. Team work

General meaning- Teamwork is the collaborative effort of

a group to achieve a common goal or to complete a task

in the most effective and efficient way.

Meaning in Cricket- No single player can give victory

alone. Collective efforts i.e. team work will surely help the

team to achieve victory.

1. UNLUCKY

2. SOLUTION

3. TRUST

4. CONFIDENT

5. ADVANCED

6. BLOCKHEAD

Activity- Go through the text to find the Antonyms of the words given in the grid and fill the boxes. (Textbook Page No- 88)

1 2 3 4 5 6

L P D D L G

U R O I O E

C O U F W N

K B B F E I

Y L T I R U

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Auxiliary Verbs

‘Auxiliary’ means to provide additional or supplementary help.

Auxiliary Verb means Helping Verb, which is used with a Main Verb.

Auxiliary Verbs express the Main Verb’s TENSE, MOOD or VOICE

There are two Types of Auxiliary Verbs

Auxiliary Verbs

Primary Auxiliary (they modify other verbs in a full verb phrase)

Modal Auxiliary (they change the meanings of other verbs)

am

is

are

was

were

being

been

will be

have

has

had

having

will have

do

does

did

will do

Primary Auxiliary Verbs

'to be' 'to have' 'to do'

Can Could May Might

Shall Should Will Would

Must Ought to Used to Need to

Dare to Have to

Study the given table carefully- (Textbook Page No- 90)

Modals less definite to more definite

can, could

should

shall, will

would

may, might

must, have to

used to

ought to

need to

dare to

Expressions

ability

advice, obligation

futurity, determination

habitual past, request

permission, possibility

compulsion

habitual past

obligation

necessity

courage

Activity- Go through the sentences given below and say whether the verbs are main verbs or primary verbs. (Textbook Page No- 89)

• Main Verb I had a very simple upbringing.

• Main Verb I was immensely impressed.

• Auxiliary Verb I had learnt from my childhood that money did not mean everything in life.

• Main Verb He was a convent educated guy.

• Main Verb They did all the work in time.

• Auxiliary Verb I had to achieve a lot in life.

Activity- Fill in the blanks with appropriate Modals according to the situations given in the following sentences. (Textbook Page No- 90)

Take an umbrella. It might rain later.

People must not walk on the grass.

Shall I ask you a question?

The signal has turned red. You should wait.

I was a sportsperson in my school days. I can play badminton.

I am going to the library. I will find my friend there.

Activity- Find from the text, the sentences that show Past Habit. (Textbook Page No- 90)

I used to study these subjects or any subject for that matter.

I used to love problem-solving and finding out.

I used to stand in front of the mirror and practice speaking.

I used to consider myself somewhat intelligent.

I used to visit MIT during lunch time to meet my friends.

I used to visit both of these universities.

We used to discuss about relativity.

Vasant Bapat used to visit our home.

Most of the studentsand professors used to converse in English.

Activity- Do as directed and rewrite the sentences. (Textbook Page No- 90)

a. I did not fully understand their discussions but I was immensely

impressed. (Remove „but‟)

→ Though I did not fully understand their discussions, I was immensely

impressed.

b. I had decided that I would do nothing of this sort. (Remove „that‟)

→ I had decided not to do anything of this sort.

c. My fear had vanished and I started feeling at home in my hostel. (Use „when‟)

→ When my fear had vanished, I started feeling at home in my hostel.

d. It was only my self-esteem which stopped me. (Remove „which‟)

→ Only my self-esteem stopped me.

e. I plunged into all these branches of knowledge. It was a period of

renaissance. (Join with „which‟)

→ It was a period of renaissance which I plunged into all these

branches of knowledge.

f. When I look back, there are a number of lessons that I cherish. (Remove „when‟)

→ On looking back, I observed that there are a number of lessons

that I cherish.

g. There are hundreds who tell me that they understood the theory of

relativity. (Remove „who‟)

→ Hundreds tell me that they understood the theory of relativity.

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Activity- Achyut Godbole has written many bestsellers that are famous far and wide. Read at least two books of your choice, make summary of those books and submit. (Textbook Page No- 91)

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