NCERT Solutions Class 11 English “We’re Not Afraid to Die… if We Can All Be Together”|Class 11 english ncert solution|
NCERT Solution-“We’re Not Afraid to Die… if We Can All Be Together”
Understanding The Text
Q1. List the steps taken by the captain
(i) to protect the ship when rough weather began.
(ii) to check the flooding of the water in the ship.
Answer:
(i) To protect the ship when rough weather began, the captain planned to slow the ship down. The storm jib was dropped and the mooring rope which was heavy was lashed in a loop over the stem. Everything was double fastened and went through the life-raft drill.
(ii) Herb and Larry started to pump the water out. The canvas was stretched by the captain and the waterproof hatch covers were secured across the gaping holes. When the electric pump short circuited and two hand pumps blocked, he noticed another electric pump, started it by connecting it to an earth pipe.
Q2. Describe the mental condition of the voyagers on 4 and 5 January.
Answer:
On 4 January, after pumping out water continuously for 36 hours, the voyagers felt relieved. They consumed their first meal in two days. Their break was short lived. On 5 January, they faced a dangerous situation. The fear of death appeared huge and they underwent great mental stress.
Q3. Describe the shifts in the narration of the events as indicated in the three sections of the text. Give a subtitle to each section.
Answer:
The first section explains a peaceful journey from Plymouth in England to 3500 km east of Cape Town in Africa. The narrator is fully confident and relaxed. They faced huge waves as the weather deteriorated. To save themselves, they took precautionary measures and struggled with the disaster. The narration becomes grim, but exudes the confidence, fighting spirit and strong will power. The Wave walker rode out of the storm by 6 January morning and by evening they sighted the Ile Amsterdam Island. Now the narrator is relaxed. Relief, joy and confidence are apparent.
Thinking About Language
Q1. We have come across words like ‘gale’ and ‘storm’ in the account. Here are two more words for ‘storm’: typhoon, cyclone. How many words does your language have for ‘storm’?
Answer:
Our language has the following words for ‘storm’:
Toofan, Aandhi, Chakravat, Jhanjavat
2. Here are the terms for different kinds of vessels: yacht, boat, canoe, ship, steamer, schooner. Think of similar terms in your language.
Answer:
Similar terms in my language for vessels which are used to travel on water are –
Nava, Nauka, Jahaj, Pot
3. ‘Catamaran’ is a kind of a boat. Do you know which Indian language this word is derived from? Check the dictionary.
Answer:
‘Catamaran’ is a word derived from Tamil which means ‘tied wood’. It is a boat or yacht containing twin hulls in parallel. It is defined as ‘a fast sailing boat with two hulls’ in the dictionary.
4. Have you heard any boatmen’s songs? What kind of emotions do these songs usually express?
Answer:
The boatmen’s songs invite other sailors to awaken, arise and come to the sea to explore its wealth. These are inspirational songs that provide moral support to the disappointed and sad boatmen.
Working With Words
Q1. The following words used in the text as ship terminology are also commonly used in another sense. In what contexts would you use the other meaning?
knot stern boom hatch anchor |
Answer:
1. Knot
(a) in a rope/string – a joint which is made by tying two ends or pieces of string or rope etc. For example – to tie a knot.
(b) of hair – Twisting the hair into a round shape at the back of the head. For example – Ria tied her hair in a loose knot.
(c) in wood – a round hard spot in wood where once a branch was present.
(d) Group of people – a small group of people standing together. For example – Little knots of children gathered at the school gate.
(e) in muscles – a hard, tight feeling in the stomach or throat which are caused by anger, nerves etc.
2. Stern
(a) I felt the knot of fear in his throat, often disapproving and serious expecting others to obey you. For example – His voice was stern.
(b) Difficult and serious for example – We faced stern opposition.
3. Boom
(a) In Economy/ Business – an increase in economic activity or trade, a period of success and wealth. For example – a boom in the sales of plots.
(b) Popular period – a time period during which a sport or music suddenly became popular and successful. For example – The way to satisfy the boom of cricket is to provide more playgrounds.
(c) A deep loud sound. For example – the distant boom of the horn.
(d) In harbour/ river – A floating barrier which is placed in the harbour entrance to prevent ships from going out or coming in.
(e) In Microphone – A long pole which carries a microphone.
4. Hatch
(a) an opening in the wall between the dining room and a kitchen through which food is passed. For example – a serving hatch.
(b) a door in a spacecraft or an aircraft.
(c) an escape hatch – a door in a ceiling or floor or an opening. For example – a hatch to the attic.
(d) When a young fish, bird or insect comes out of the egg.
(e) to create an idea of a plan in secret, a thing or a person who gives a safety feeling. For example – a person in the family who can be relied on for security, stability or support.
5. Anchor
(a) to fix something in a position firmly so that it cannot move. For example – Ensure that the apparatus is anchored securely.
(b) to base something on something else firmly. For example – Prem’s novels are anchored in the life of humans.
(c) A person who reports, reads the news on television or radio. For example – The evening news was anchored by Rihana for five years.
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