Gullivers Travel (Supplementary)

Unit 2 – Supplementary Reader

Gulliver’s Travels

Gulliver, a ship’s doctor, took a job on a ship that was going on a long voyage.
The voyage started well but soon things changed dramatically.
The ship got caught in a violent storm and was thrown off course.
Then it hit a rock and broke up completely.

Six of the crew members, including Gulliver, got into a small boat and rowed until they were overturned by a big wave which came up suddenly.
Gulliver was a good swimmer and he managed to swim till he reached land.

The coast appeared strange and lonely.
Gulliver dragged himself along the shore.
He looked for some people or houses.
But there was no sign of life.
Hungry and exhausted he fell on a patch of grass and fell into a deep sleep.

When Gulliver woke up he was lying on his back and the sun was in his face.
When he tried to get up he found himself unable to sit up or move at all.
Terrified and puzzled, he tried to turn his head.
He found his arms and legs were securely tied with slender strings on each side and attached to pegs fixed on the ground.
His hair, which was long and thick, was similarly tied down.

He felt something moving along his body almost up to his chin.
To his surprise, he saw a human being not six inches high, with a bow and arrow in his hands, and a quiver at his back.
Gulliver later learnt that these creatures were called Lilliputians.

Startled by this sight, Gulliver cried out and soon managed to free his left arm.
The frightened Lilliputians fired dozens of tiny arrows into his hand, face, and body until he once again lay down calmly.

The Lilliputians then built a stage to Gulliver's side that was about a foot and a half tall, upon which an obviously important person stood and made a ten-minute speech to Gulliver in a language he could not understand.

By now Gulliver was really hungry.
With gestures he signaled to the little people that he wanted food and drink.
The Lilliputians first got Gulliver to promise to behave himself and then promised to get him some food.

They soon brought:
- baskets of meat
- several loaves of bread, which he ate three at a time because they were so tiny
- two barrels of drink, which he enjoyed, even though the barrels were smaller than a glass

Gulliver was tempted, as he lay on the ground, to take up fifty of the small creatures in his hand and crush them, but he did not want to be pricked with arrows again, and he had promised to behave in exchange for good treatment.

After he had eaten, Gulliver promptly fell asleep because his drink had a sleeping draught in it.
They then set about transporting Gulliver to the capital.
They used a large platform with twenty-two wheels pulled by dozens of four-and-a-half-inch horses.
They somehow managed to put him on the platform and dragged Gulliver down the road to the city.

Suddenly Gulliver woke-up when the vehicle stopped.
Two or three curious, young Lilliputians wanted to see how Gulliver looked when asleep.
They climbed up into the engine, and advancing very softly to his face, put the sharp end of their half-pike into his left nostril.
This tickled Gulliver’s nose like a straw, and made him sneeze.

As they started moving again, Gulliver saw that more than one hundred thousand Lilliputians had come out to see the strange giant.
It was a carnival atmosphere and the Lilliputians seemed to be enjoying themselves, much to Gulliver’s amusement.

Finally, they arrived at the Emperor's palace.
The Emperor was there to receive Gulliver.
Gulliver was lodged in an old and disused temple.
His leg was chained and he could only move about a little bit.

After a few weeks, the Lilliputians and their Emperor decided that he meant them no harm.
So Gulliver was set free to roam around Lilliput on condition that:
- he would not harm them
- he would help them in whatever way he could

Gulliver agreed and was freed.
He was provided with food and water, and a house was built for him.
Gulliver stayed with the Lilliputians helping them in many ways.

Once, it so happened, that the neighbouring kingdom of Blefuscu declared war on Lilliput.
The king brought a hundred ships to mount an attack.
The Lilliputians ran to Gulliver for help.

"Don't let us down now, Gulliver; we need your help."
— The Emperor

Gulliver walked into the sea.
He took a long rope, tied all the hundred ships together and dragged them in the water.
Gulliver pulled the ships the whole day, going round and round until the army of Blefuscu was giddy and in no position to fight.

The King of Blefuscu came begging for peace between the two kingdoms.
The Emperor agreed.
Gulliver was hailed as a hero and lived peacefully in Lilliput for many years.

Read and Understand

A. Read the following statements. Say True or False.

1. Gulliver was the captain of the ship.
2. One of the Lilliputians gave a ten minutes talk in Gulliver’s language.
3. Gulliver took the small creatures in his hand and crushed them.
4. The horses were four and a half inches tall.
5. The war between the two kingdoms ended in peace.

B. Identify the speaker / character.

1. "He felt something moving along his body almost up to his chin."
2. "They somehow managed to put him on the platform."
3. "Don't let us down now, Gulliver; we need your help."

C. Choose the right option.

1. Gulliver managed to reach the land as he was
   a. a doctor.
   b. one of the crew.
   c. a swimmer.
   d. the captain.

2. Gulliver was set free because the emperor
   a. was afraid of him.
   b. confirmed that he was not harmful.
   c. was a kind hearted person.
   d. wanted to get something from him.

3. Gulliver was hailed as a hero because he
   a. made the army of Blefuscu giddy.
   b. fought with the army of Blefuscu.
   c. drowned the army of Blefuscu in the water.
   d. defeated the emperor of Blefuscu.

D. Discuss in groups.

Retell the story in your own words.
Each one should say one sentence.
You can begin like this:

"Gulliver was travelling in a ship. One stormy night, the ship was wrecked..."

E. Think and answer.

1. How did Gulliver overcome the adversity?
2. How should one react to adversity?
3. Describe Gulliver’s encounter with the army of Blefuscu.

Project

F. Look at the traffic signals and write down the traffic rule against each signal.

Connecting to Self

G. Look at these pictures.

Think of how you must behave when you visit these places.
Discuss with your partner and complete the table.

• Use dust bins.
• Do not throw rubbish in public places.

Steps to Success

H. What is the logical sequence for these words? Tick the right option.

e.g.
1. leaves
2. fruit
3. seed
4. flowers
5. root

a. 2,4,5,1,3
b. 3,5,1,4,2 ✅
c. 1,2,3,4,5
d. 5,3,1,2,4

1. 1. drive 2. get in 3. arrive 4. park 5. open door
      a. 2,1,3,5,4
      b. 5,2,1,3,4 ✅
      c. 3,4,5,1,2
      d. 3,5,1,2,4
2. 1. travel 2. book 3. plan 4. confirm 5. enjoy
      a. 3,2,4,1,5 ✅
      b. 4,5,3,2,1
      c. 1,2,3,4,5
      d. 5,4,2,3,1
3. 1. rest 2. return 3. supper 4. go out 5. visit
      a. 1,2,3,4,5
      b. 4,5,1,2,3
      c. 4,5,2,3,1 ✅
      d. 5,4,3,2,1
4. 1. check out 2. pack 3. pay bill 4. vacate 5. drive
      a. 3,4,5,2,1
      b. 1,2,3,4,5
      c. 5,4,3,2,1
      d. 2,4,3,1,5 ✅
5. 1. wait 2. slow 3. go 4. stop 5. get ready
      a. 2,4,1,5,3 ✅
      b. 1,2,3,4,5
      c. 5,4,3,2,1
      d. 3,4,2,1,5

Learning Links and References

• Tamil Nadu Tourism
• UNESCO World Heritage
• WWF India – Western Ghats
• Tourism Government of India
• Incredible India

Books:
- Primer on Forest Biodiversity – P.S. Ramakrishnan
- Back to Nature – B.K. Trehan
- Forests and Forestry – K.P. Sagreiya

ICT Corner

Gulliver Travels – Game Procedure

Step-1: Scan the QR code and install the game from Android Play Store.
Step-2: Click auto play to start the game.
Step-3: Click on the interactive objects in each scene and have fun.
Step-4: Proceed to “read it myself” and “read to me”.

Language Activity:
- Observe and write a description of each scene and present it to your class.

Learning Objectives:
1. To learn vocabulary.
2. To develop reading skill.

URL:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tabtale.gulliver

Text for Listening

Unit 1

1. White Water Rafting

The icy Himalayan heights are the source of a major chunk of India’s rivers.
The complex network of rivers flowing through valleys and forests are just perfect for adventure sport like the white water rafting.
Among the other regions in the country, the Garhwal and Kumaon region in Uttarakhand is regarded as the best location for a perfect water adventure.
The most suitable period for this watery performance is between September–November and March–May.

2. Paragliding

Paragliding has a huge following all over the world and is the recreational and competitive adventure sport.
It is a relatively new sport in India.
The major paragliding sites in India are Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Maharashtra.
The flying season spans September to December and then March to June.

3. Skiing

Skiing is a big craze worldwide.
Gulmarg in Kashmir offers one of the largest facilities for this winter sport.
The best part is that the snow conditions remain excellent from December to April.
Meanwhile, the slopes in Garhwal and Kumaon are also ideal place for skiing in the winter months.
Auli in Garhwal is currently rated as one of the India’s best skiing resorts.

4. Snorkeling and Scuba Diving

While the sky and the mountains provide you with a good amount of adventure, the underwater ecosystems promise a stunning world of mysterious beauty exhibited in its marine flora and fauna.
The areas around the Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands as well as Bay of Bengal present water sport lovers’ opportunities to delve and dive deep inside the ocean’s depths and enjoy the marvellous sights they have to offer.

Unit 2

Udagamanadalam – the Queen of Hill Stations

Udagamanadalam is located in the Western Ghats zone at an altitude of 2240 m.
It is the headquarters of the Nilgiri District, where the two mountain ranges meet.
Udagamanadalam, popularly called Ooty by tourists, is the Queen of Hill Stations.

Centuries ago this was also called as Oththai-Kal [single stone] Mandu [Mund is a name of Toda Village].
The British started calling it as Ootacamund.

Coffee and Tea plantations and trees like Conifers, Eucalyptus, Pine and Wattle dot the hill side in Udagamanadalam and its environs.

• Summer temperature: maximum of 25°C and a minimum of 10°C
• Winter temperature: maximum of 21°C and a minimum of 5°C

This area was inhabited by the tribals called Toda long before anybody ventured into this region.
Curiously enough, this slice of paradise remained unknown even during the periods of the great Southern Dynasties.
It was the British who ventured into the region during early nineteenth century.
In search of cooler climates development and modernization took place after their arrival.
This was the summer capital of the Madras Presidency during the British Rule.

It is the pride of the Blue Hills and centre of attraction.
This was formed by Mr. John Sullivan, the administrator of Coimbatore in the year 1824.
This is located in an area of 65 acres.
Fishing was the major activity in this place.
In the year 1973, Tourism Development Corporation, Government of Tamilnadu, on behalf of the Tourism Department took possession of this place for Boating activity, which provides another thrilling entertainment for the tourists.

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