Unit 10: Games and Sports – Class 10 English Guide
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| Games and Sports Class 10 English Guide/Note. |
Reading I: The First Olympic Games
Objectives:
- a. To enhance the reading comprehension skills: read the text and do the comprehension tasks
- b. To learn vocabulary: embroidered, exquisite, glorious, stew, furious, underworld, chariot, mounted, galloped, inherit, woo, adored, pawed, whipped, archaeologists, rejoicing.
Reading II: Popularity of Different Sports in the World
Objectives:
- a. To read the text and comprehend it
- b. To learn the vocabulary: cited, recreational, immemorial, awed, pitch, mound, variant, dribble, accessible, tackling, strokes
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Games and Sports
Reading I
The First Olympic Games
A. Complete the sentences with the words given below.
| exquisite | inherited | underworld | embroidered | stew |
| decreed | mounted | rejoicing | furious | lush |
Answer:
a. We are having stew for lunch today.
b. The demon was sent to the underworld for his disobedience to the gods.
c. The sleeves of his coat were embroidered in gold.
d. Smita was absolutely furious at having been cheated.
e. Her wedding dress was absolutely exquisite.
f. The prince inherited the kingship after his father's death.
g. There was great rejoicing when the Nepali Football Team won SAFF U-19 championship.
h. The king mounted his horse and rode away from the palace.
i. The government decreed that the following day would be a holiday on the occasion of Eid.
j. It was wonderful to spend a week in the lush green countryside.
B. Write if the following statements are true, false or not given based on the information given in the text.
Answer:
a. Tantalus' father Zeus was also half god and half man. - Not Given
b. Tantalus wanted to take revenge with the gods. - False
c. The gods revived Pelops to rule in Elis. - False
d. Princess Hippodamia was impressed with Pelops at first sight. - True
e. Hippodamia wanted to kill the king so that she could inherit the kingdom. - False
f. The Olympic Games were not held for about 1,500 years due to the fear of the earthquake. - False
g. In every Olympic Games the torch is carried from Greece. - True
C. Answer these questions.
a. Who was Tantalus?
Answer: Tantalus was the son of Zeus and a half-god, half-man.
b. Why were the gods angry with him?
Answer: The gods were angry with Tantalus because he chopped his son, Pelops, to serve them as a stew.
c. What punishment did gods give Tantalus?
Answer: As punishment, the gods sent Tantalus to the underworld, where he had to stand in water up to his neck forever.
d. What unique qualities did the horses of the king and Pelops have?
Answer: The king's horses were magical and could run faster than lightning, while Pelops' horses were also special, being able to run faster than the wind.
e. What was the risk of proposing to Princess Hippodamia?
Answer: The risk of proposing to Princess Hippodamia was that if Pelops lost the chariot race against her father, he would be executed.
f. How did the stable boy help pelops win the race?
Answer: The stable boy helped Pelops win the race by replacing the bronze pins holding the king's chariot wheels with wax ones, causing them to fail during the race.
g. How did the king die?
Answer: The king died when his chariot's wheels fell off due to the wax pins melting in the heat, causing him to be thrown to his death.
h. Why did Pelops and Hippodamia organise a feast?
Answer: Pelops and Hippodamia organized a feast to honor the memory of the king who died in the chariot race.
i. How did the events of the feast become the Origin of modern Olympic Games?
Answer: The events of the feast became the origin of the modern Olympic Games as Pelops decreed that such games should be held every four years in memory of the great chariot race.
j. How is the Olympic torch lit?
Answer: The Olympic torch is lit using the sun's rays at the Olympic fields in Greece and then transported to the host country of the Olympic Games.
D. What is the significance of the Olympic Games in the world today? Discuss.
Answer:
1. Global Unity and Peace:
The Olympics symbolize the potential for peace and cooperation among nations. By bringing together athletes from virtually every country in the world, the Games foster a rare moment of global unity, regardless of political, cultural, or religious differences. The Olympic Charter emphasizes "promoting a peaceful society concerned with the preservation of human dignity."
2. Cultural Exchange and Diversity:
The Games provide a global platform for cultural exchange. Athletes and fans alike get to experience traditions, customs, and languages from around the world. The opening and closing ceremonies, in particular, showcase a blend of local heritage and global inclusivity.
3. Inspiration and Human Achievement:
Olympic athletes often serve as symbols of perseverance, discipline, and excellence. Their stories inspire millions—especially youth—to pursue their goals and live healthy, active lives. The Games demonstrate the limits of human physical potential and the rewards of dedication.
4. Economic Impact:
For host countries, the Olympics can lead to major infrastructure development, job creation, and tourism. However, the economic benefits are debated, as costs can outweigh gains if planning and legacy use are poorly managed. Still, for many cities, the Games offer a chance to reinvent their international image.
5. Political Expression and Diplomacy:
While the Olympics are officially apolitical, they often become arenas for political expression. From symbolic protests to diplomatic gestures (like the "ping-pong diplomacy" of the Cold War), the Games can influence international relations. They can also serve as a soft power tool for nations to enhance their global standing.
6. Promotion of Gender Equality and Inclusion:
The Olympics have increasingly become a platform for promoting gender equality and social inclusion. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) now emphasizes equal representation, and recent Games have featured historic firsts for female, LGBTQ+, and differently-abled athletes.
7. Environmental Awareness:
Recent Games have incorporated sustainability goals and green practices, highlighting the growing global emphasis on environmental responsibility. While this is still a work in progress, it reflects a shift toward aligning major events with global sustainability agendas.
Conclusion:
In today's interconnected and often divided world, the Olympic Games stand as a powerful symbol of what humanity can achieve when it comes together in the spirit of respect, excellence, and friendship. While they are not without controversy or challenges, their enduring appeal lies in their ability to transcend borders and inspire collective pride and hope.
Grammar I
A. Complete the text below with the present perfect or present perfect continuous tense of verbs in the brackets.
Answer:
Just a quick note from Pokhara. We have been (be) here for two days now. We have been staying (stay) in a hotel in Lakeside since we arrived. By now, we already have visited (visit) many places of interest here, I feel really excited to be here. We have not been (not be) to Sarangkot yet. We plan to go there too. I have always wished (wish) to go paragliding. I have been convincing (convince) my parents for this.
With love,
Nirjala
B. Complete the sentences below with the present perfect or resent perfect continuous tense of the verbs given in the brackets.
Answer:
b. It has been raining (rain) all summer. There have been floods and landslides in many places.
Ricky: No, I have not finished (not/finish) it yet. Actually, I started it just yesterday.
d. What have you been cooking (you/cook) for so long?
e. You have promised (promise) to help me many times. You really need to help me today..
f. The children have their exams next week. So they have been preparing (prepare) a lot.
g. The film is really wonderful. Haven't you watched (you/watch) it yet?
h. Sitaram has been painting (paint) his house all day. He has not finished (not/finish) it yet.
i. Finally, they have fixed (fix) the leakage in their roof.
j. I am so tired now. I have been working (work) hard lately.
Writing I
A. Read the following paragraph about a popular footballer and answer the questions.
English footballer David Beckham became a popular player in the late 1990s. By early 2000s he was familiar athlete all over the world. Firstly he became popular in his country England playing for Manchester United Club. Then he was recognised in Spain while playing for Real Madrid. He is considered a valuable player in the team because of his skills to take dangerous free kicks, range of passing to long distances and crossing ability. He is not only a skillful and talented player but an incredible leader as well. As a captain of the national team, Beckham led England in 2002 World Cup where the team lost only to Brazil. He earned 58 cups for England during his tenure. The footballer has got a huge fan following base from all over the world. He is still loved by many even after his retirement.
a. Which sentence is the topic sentence of the paragraph?
Answer: The topic sentence of the paragraph is "English footballer David Beckham became a popular player in the late 1990s."
b. Are the other sentences related to the topic sentence?
Answer: Yes, the other sentences are related to the topic sentence. They provide additional information about David Beckham's popularity, career progression, skills, leadership qualities, and fan following.
c. Which sentence concludes the paragraph?
Answer: The concluding sentence of the paragraph is: "He is still loved by many even after his retirement."
d. Are the topic and concluding sentences similar or different?
Answer: The topic and concluding sentences are similar because both of them express the same idea, the popularity of David Beckham.
B. Write a similar paragraph about your favourite player. Mark the topic, supporting and concluding sentences in your paragraph.
Answer:
[Supporting Sentence]: He has dazzled fans for over a decade with his dribbling, precise passing, and goal-scoring ability, earning multiple Ballon d'Or awards and a winner of "FIFA World Cup 2022"
[Supporting Sentence]: Even when playing against the toughest opponents, Messi shows remarkable composure and creativity, often turning the tide of a game with a single touch.
[Supporting Sentence]: Beyond his talent, his respectful attitude and leadership—both for Barcelona and Argentina—make him a true role model for aspiring athletes.
[Concluding Sentence]: All these qualities make Lionel Messi not only a football legend but also a personal inspiration to me and millions around the world.
Answer:
My favourite football player is Lionel Messi. He is known as one of the best footballers ever. Messi has got a huge fan following base from all over the world. Messi has played for FC Barcelona for most of his career. He is famous for his amazing skills on the field, like dribbling past defenders easily and scoring many goals. Despite being small, Messi is very fast and agile, making it hard for defenders to stop him. He is also a great leader and is respected by his team and fans. Messi has led Argentina in many important tournaments, like the FIFA World Cup and became the winner of "FIFA World Cup 2022" under his captaincy. Even when facing challenges, Messi's love for the game never fades. He inspires millions of fans worldwide and will be remembered as a football legend for a long time. His skills, leadership, and inspiration make him one of my most liked player.
Reading II
Popularity of the Different Sports in the World
A. Fill in the crossword puzzle with the correct words from the text.
Answer:
ACROSS →
1. a person who works as a professional, especially in a sport - PRO
4. existing for longer than people can remember; very old - Immemorial
6. possible to approach, enter, or use - Accessible
9. long and thin, often in a way that is unusual - Elongated
DOWN ↓
2. a British game by two teams using a bat and ball - Rounders
3. connected with activities that people do for pleasure when they are not working - Recreational
5. a hit of the ball before it touches the ground - Volley
7. a large pile of earth or stones; a small hill - Mound
8. showing or feeling respect and slight fear - Awed
B. Choose the correct alternative and answer the questions.
ii. football and basketball
Answer: i. football and hockey
b. In which countries is cricket particularly popular?
i. Canada, America and Africa
ii. UK, American and Australia
iii. India, Pakistan and Australia
Answer: iii. India, Pakistan and Australia
c. What Is the significant difference between regular volleyball and beach volleyball?
i. the number of teams
ii. the number of players
iii. India, Pakistan and Australia
Answer: ii. the number of players
d. Which of the following games involve the use of a ball and bat?
i. baseball and cricket
ii. rugby and cricket
iii. hockey and cricket
Answer: iii. hockey and cricket
e. Which country is supposed to have named 'golf'?
i. Scotland
ii. England
iii. the Netherlands
Answer: iii. Netherlands
f. Which of the following games have their varieties in terms of the places they are played?
i. rounders and baseball
ii. hockey and volleyball
iii. football and cricket
Answer: ii. hockey and volleyball
C. Answer these questions in short.
a. Mention any two reasons behind the popularity of sports in the world.
Answer: The two behind the popularity of sports in the world are they promote physical health and well-being and offer recreational and entertainment opportunities for both participants and spectators.
b. What does historical evidence say about the origin of football?
Answer: Historical evidence suggests that the origins of football can be traced back to China, with similar games being played as far back as two thousand years ago. However, the modern form of football originated in England in the 19th century.
c. What is the main difference between cricket and baseball?
Answer: The main difference between cricket and baseball games is in the playing field and pitching mechanism. Cricket is played on a large oval field with a long rectangular pitch at the center whereas baseball is played on a diamond-shaped field with a mound at the center.
d. How is regular volleyball played?
Answer: In regular volleyball players use their hands or arms to "volley" the ball back and forth over the net, aiming to land the ball on the ground of the opposing team's side to score points.
e. Who originated basketball and when?
Answer: Basketball was originated by James Naismith, a Canadian educator, in the late 19th century.
f. What risk is involved in rugby?
Answer: Rugby involves a significant risk of injury due to its physical and contact nature, including tackling, kicking, and carrying the ball over the goal line.
Grammar II
A. Complete the text below with the correct alternative from the brackets.
A man who .......... (wanted, is wanted, was wanted) to buy an ass went to market. Coming across a likely-looking beast, he .......... (was arranged, arranged, had been arranged) with the owner that he should .......... (allowed, be allowed, was allowing) to take him home on trial to see what the beast was like. When the man .......... (reached, was reached, will be reached) home, he put the beast into his stable along with the other asses. The newcomer looked around, and immediately went and chose a place next to the laziest and greediest beast in the stable. When the master .......... (saw, was seen, had been seen) this, he put a halter on him at once, and .......... (led, was lead, was leading) him off and (handed, was handed, will be handed) him over to his owner. The latter .......... (surprised, was surprising, was surprised) to see him back so soon. He inquired, "Why, do you mean to say .......... (have tested, have been tested, was tested) him already?" "I don't want to put him through any more tests," replied the other. "I .......... (could see, could be seen, could have seen) what sort of beast, he is from the companion he chose for himself."
A man who wanted (wanted, is wanted, was wanted) to buy an ass went to market. Coming across a likely-looking beast, he arranged (was arranged, arranged, had been arranged) with the owner that he should be allowed (allowed, be allowed, was allowing) to take him home on trial to see what the beast was like. When the man reached (reached, was reached, will be reached) home, he put the beast into his stable along with the other asses. The newcomer looked around, and immediately went and chose a place next to the laziest and greediest beast in the stable. When the master saw (saw, was seen, had been seen) this, he put a halter on him at once, and led (led, was lead, was leading) him off and handed (handed, was handed, will be handed) him over to his owner. The latter was surprised (surprised, was surprising, was surprised) to see him back so soon. He inquired, "Why, do you mean to say you have tested (have tested, have been tested, was tested) him already?" "I don't want to put him through any more tests," replied the other. "I could see (could see, could be seen, could have seen) what sort of beast he is from the companion he chose for himself."
B. Complete the sentences below with the correct alternative from the brackets.
Answer:
b. His leg was hurt in the 'accident'. This is to say: He .......... (hurts his leg, is hurt his leg, hurt his leg) in the accident.
c. Some people dress their children very badly. The passive form of the sentence is: (Their children are very badly dressed, Their children dress very badly, There are very badly dressed)
d. Two of my dinner plates have been broken. That means .......... (someone broke two of my dinner plates, two of my dinner plates have been broken, someone has broken two of my dinner plates)
i. The field is being ploughed by the farmers. The farmers .......... (plough the field, are ploughing the field, will plough the field)
j. How is a tiger trapped? The active voice of the statement is: .......... ? (How does a tiger trap, How are people trap a tiger, How do people trap a tiger)
k. 'The teacher will help us.' This statement has a passive voice as .......... (we will be helped, the teacher will be helped, we will help the teacher)
l. 'The tiger should be preserved' is the passive voice of .......... (the tiger should preserve, we should preserve the tiger, people should be preserved)
m. The bird has built a nest. It means .......... (a nest has built, a nest has been build, a nest has been built) by the bird.
Answer: The bird has built a nest. It means a nest has been built by the bird.
C. Change the sentences below into passive voice.
b. We ought to break down the building before it collapses.
Answer: The building ought to be broken down before it collapses.
c. Has he translated the book in any other language?
Answer: Has the book been translated into any other language by him?
d. I Like people driving me to my home.
Answer: I like being driven to my home.
e. Can anybody solve this problem?
Answer: Can this problem be solved?
f. We had to book the ticket in advance because of the festive season.
Answer: The ticket had to be booked in advance because of the festive season.
g. Who might have stolen your bicycle?
Answer: By whom might your bicycle have been stolen?
h. I didn't notice that you were recording the class.
Answer: I didn’t notice that the class was being recorded.
h. Does he always sing songs at parties?
Answer: Are songs always sung by him in the party?
i. She will draw the painting beautifully.
Answer: The painting will be drawn beautifully by her.
j. Let the mechanic repair my bike.
Answer: Let my bike be repaired by the mechanic.
k. People believe that the Mahabharata was fought in the 10th century BCE.
Answer: It is believed by people that the Mahabharata was fought in the 10th century BCE. /The Mahabharata is believed to have been fought in the 10th century BCE.
Answer: What are they being instructed by you now?
D. What is the significance of the Olympic Games in the world today? Discuss.
Answer:
The Olympic Games have a significant impact on the world today. They bring together people from different countries and cultures in a spirit of friendly competition, promoting international understanding and cooperation. Additionally, the Games inspire millions of people to participate in sports and lead active lives, contributing to physical fitness and healthy lifestyles. The Games also have significant economic and cultural impacts, providing a platform for countries to showcase their cultural heritage and promote tourism. As the Games continue to evolve, their importance in the world will only continue to grow.
Writing II
Write a dialogue between you and your friend about the upcoming Sports Day/ Week in your school. Include the following points in your dialogue.
Answer:
Friend: No, I haven't. When is it happening?
Me: It's going to be held next month on the 15th and 16th at our school's sports ground. The event will start at 9 am.
Friend: That sounds exciting. What types of events are going to be there?
Me: There will be various events like running, long jump, high jump, shot put, and relay race. The students can participate in any of these events depending on their interests.
Friend: That's great. Who all can participate in these events?
Me: All the students from different grades can participate in the events. We can form teams for the relay race as well.
Me: Yes, the winners will be awarded medals and certificates. There will also be a prize distribution ceremony on the last day of the sports week.
Me: Yes, me too. We should start practising from now onwards to give our best shot in the events.
Friend: Definitely, let's start practising together from tomorrow.
Project work
Find information about a sport that you like the most. Then prepare a pamphlet about it. Include pictures, drawings and illustrations in the pamphlet.
Football
Football is a team sport played between two teams of 11 players each on a rectangular field with a goal at each end. The object of the game is to score more goals than the other team by kicking or heading the ball into the opposing goal.
The game is played with a spherical ball that is approximately 27 to 28 inches in circumference. The ball is made of leather or synthetic materials and is filled with air.The players use their feet, heads, and torsos to control the ball. They can also use their hands, but only to stop the ball from going out of bounds. The goalkeeper is the only player who is allowed to use their hands inside the penalty area.
The game is played in two halves of 45 minutes each, with a break in between. The winner of the game is the team that has scored more goals by the end of the match.
Football is the most popular sport in the world, with over 265 million players worldwide. It is played in every country on the planet and is a major part of many cultures.
History of Football
The earliest forms of football can be traced back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD in China. Similar games were also played in ancient Greece and Rome.The modern game of football originated in England in the mid-19th century. The Football Association, the world's oldest football association, was founded in 1863. Football became an Olympic sport in 1900 and the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international
championship for men's national teams, was first held in 1930.
Rules of Football
The rules of football are complex and can be found in the Laws of the Game, which are published by FIFA.Some of the basic rules of football include:
① - The game is played between two teams of 11 players each.
② -The players must use their feet, heads, and torsos to control the ball.
③ - The goalkeeper is the only player who is allowed to use their hands inside the penalty area.
④ - The game is played in two halves of 45 minutes each, with a break in between.
⑤ - The winner of the game is the team that has scored more goals by the end of the match.
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