Lesson 2
A Memorable Semester Break
Activities
1.Read the following words. The letters ‘t’, ‘l’, and ‘s’ in the words are silent.
Bouquet , folk , island
👉Now, find more silent letter words in the lesson and write them down in your notebook
✦Answer:
Words with Silent Letters 👇
| শব্দ (Word) | কোনটো আখৰ Silent? | অসমীয়া উচ্চাৰণ |
| Castle | t | কাচ’ল (Castle) |
| Listen | t | লিচেন (Listen) |
| Calm | l | কাম (Calm) |
| Walk | l | ৱাক (Walk) |
| Island | s | আইলেণ্ড (Island) |
| Debris | s | ডেব্ৰি (Debris) |
2. a) Choose the correct option:
i) Where are Diya and Shruti studying?
➡ Answer: d) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi.
ii) What attracted Diya the most when she visited the famous Kamakhya Temple?
➡ Answer: c) the calmness of the sacred hilltop.
iii) What did they learn in Jorhat?
➡ Answer: b) tea cultivation.
iv) Who said “This land has so much memory,” and what does ‘this land’ refer to?
➡ Answer: c) Diya said so, and the term refers to the Charaideo Maidams.
✦ 2. b) Write down the answers to the following questions:
i) When and why did Diya plan to visit Assam?
Answer: Diya planned to visit Assam during her semester break because she wanted to see its greenery and historical monuments.
Answer: In semester break Diya plan to visit Assam to explore it.
ii) How did Shruti’s family make Diya feel at home?
Answer:Shruti’s parents greeted Diya with warm hugs and a bouquet, and her mother promised to make her feel at home by treating her like their own child.
Answer: By treating her like their own child.
iii) What made Diya say, “This doesn’t feel like a real city”?
Answer: The beautiful scenery (golden sky, soft breeze, and live folk music during a river cruise on the Brahmaputra ) and her and unimaginable experience made it feel like a dream city.
Answer : The beautiful scenery made it feel like a dream city .
iv) What animals did they see during the jeep safari?
Answer: Rhinos, boars, deer, and elephants.
v) What does the sentence “Assam had shifted from a place on a map to a place in her heart” mean?
Answer: It means Diya developed a deep love and emotional connection with Assam.
Answer: It means Diya grew to love Assam deeply.
2. c) Discuss and write:
i) What does the lesson tell us about the cultural heritage of Assam?
Answer :The lesson shows that Assam has a rich heritage, including the Kamakhya Temple, the Ahom kingdom’s Maidams, tea culture, Jhumur dance, and traditional food.
Answer : It tells that Assam has a rich culture with temples, dance, tea, and traditional food.
ii) If Diya were to visit Assam again, what new experience or place would you suggest her to explore?
Answer :I would suggest her to visit Majuli to see the Satraps and the Mask-making culture.
Answer : Majuli .
iii) Which part of the trip did you find most exciting? Why?
Answer : I found the elephant safari most exciting because the silence of the misty forest was described as magical.
Answer :Elephant safari was the most exciting.
iv) After listening to the stories of Siu-ka-pha at Charaideo, what might Diya be interested to know more about?
Answer :Diya might be interested to know more about the 600-year history of the Ahom Dynasty and how they built the Maidams.
Answer : She might be interested to know how they built Ahom dynasty.
3. Locate and mark the places:
Answer : Guwahati, Kaziranga, Jorhat, and Charaideo.
4. Read the extracts and answer:
a)‘‘Leaving behind the Brahmaputra glittering in the distance, their flight landed in Guwahati.”
i) After her flight landed in Guwahati, what did Diya expect?
Answer : She expected to explore the state’s greenery and monuments.
ii) What was Diya’s first impression after meeting Shruti’s parents?
Answer :She felt very welcomed by their warm greetings and hugs.
b)‘‘Next day, at dawn, they set off on an elephant safari. The forest was quiet and covered with mist. The silence of the forest was magical.”
i) What did they expect during the elephant safari?
Answer :They expected to see wildlife in the quiet, misty forest.
ii) In what way do you think the elephant safari differs from the jeep safari?
Answer :The elephant safari is quiet and magical in the mist, while the jeep safari is a faster ride through tall grass.
✦ 5. Solve the Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
Answers:
a) A and R are both true, R is the correct explanation of A.
b) A and R are both false. (They travelled by flight, not train).
c) A is true, R is false. (They loved the food).
d) A and R are both true, R is the correct explanation of A.
✦ 6. Group Work:
Collect information on any one of the following topics and give a short presentation in the class.
- National Parks of Assam
- The Ahom Dynasty
- Charaideo Maidams
Answer:
National Parks of Assam
Assam is home to seven magnificent National Parks, which are essential for biodiversity conservation. The most famous is Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its one-horned rhinoceroses. Other important parks include Manas, known for its tiger reserve, Nameri, Orang, Dibru-Saikhowa, Raimona, and Dehing Patkai. These parks protect a variety of wildlife like elephants, wild water buffaloes, and numerous bird species, making Assam a top destination for nature lovers.
7. b) Write Compound Words:
Answer:
Hyphenated: mother-in-law, merry-go-round, long-term.
Closed: rainbow, hilltop, sunset, sunshine.
Open: swimming pool, first aid, bus stop.
✦ Activity 8. b) Join using ‘Although’ and ‘However’:
Answer:
Using ‘Although’:
- Although I don’t like him, he is honest.
- Although she was tired, she finished her work on time.
- Although it was raining, I went to play outside.
Using ‘However’:
- The movie was nice, however, I didn’t like it.
- The question paper was easy, however, I made some mistakes.
- She wasn’t feeling well, however, she performed well in the dance competition.
✦ Activity 9. a) Choose the correct prepositions of Place and complete each sentence:
Answer:
- The keys are in the drawer.
- The fan is above our heads.
- The pencil is on the table.
The ball is under the sofa.
✦ 9. b) Choose the correct prepositions of Place and complete each sentence: Answer:
- i) I will meet you at 6 o’clock.
- ii) I read books during the holidays.
- iii) The movie was released on Friday.
- iv) She always prays before going to school.
✦ Activity 9. c) Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition:
Answer:
- The elephant safari started at dawn.
- We visited Charaideo in the afternoon.
- The flight landed on Monday morning.
iv) The rhino was hiding behind the tall grass.
- The guide stood beside the Maidams while telling stories.
- The hotel is situated near the airport.
- The storks were nesting on the trees.
✦ 10. b) Complete the hyperbolic sentences:
Answer : i. I’m so happy, I may fly.
ii. Chinmoy is the nicest person in the world.
iii. He’ll be back, before you blink.
iv. My horse runs faster than the wind.
v. I have a million questions to ask you.
✦ 11.b) Match the verbs in Column I with suitable adverbs or prepositions given in Column 2. Write the phrasal verb in Column 3.
Answer :
Column 3.
look after,take off, put on, call out
11. c) Now, frame sentences of your own using any five of the phrasal verbs.
Answer:
- look after: She looks after her younger brother.
- take off: The flight will take off soon.
- put on: Put on your coat, it’s cold.
- call out: The teacher called out my name.
- Set off: They set off for the journey at dawn.
12. b) Now, write a diary entry describing a memorable moment of your life.
Answer :
Friday, 10 May 2026 (9 p.m.)
Today was the best day ever because my friends gave me a surprise birthday party! I was so shocked when I walked into the room and everyone shouted “Surprise!” We played games, ate delicious cake, and laughed a lot. I feel so lucky to have such wonderful friends, and I will never forget this happy day.
13. a) Work in pairs. Write a conversation between Shruti and Diya, as they plan their trip.Include the following details:
- Where do they want to go
- What do they need to pack
- What places do they want to see
Answer :
Diya: Shruti, I am so excited for our Assam trip! Where should we go first?
Shruti: We will start in Guwahati, then go to Kaziranga and Jorhat.
Diya: Great! What should I pack?
Shruti: Since it is May, pack light cotton clothes, a hat, and your camera.
Diya: I can’t wait to see the rhinos and the ancient Maidams!
Shruti: It will be amazing, let’s start packing!
c) Match the words with the correct vowel sound.
Answer :
- feet — heat
- Pour – door
- Part – heart
- Shirt – hurt
- Far – star
- Get – wet
- Wait – wet
17. b) Look at the time schedule given below. Talk to your friend about the activities you did yesterday following the given time schedule. Remember to say the sentences using past continuous tense. Then write down the sentence in the space given below.
Answer :
At 5 AM, I was sleeping.
At 6 AM, I was waking up and brushing my teeth.
At 7 AM, I was exercising in the garden.
At 8 AM, I was having my breakfast.
At 9 AM, I was getting ready for school.
At 10 AM, I was attending my first class.
At 11 AM, I was writing in my notebook.
✦17.c) Read the following sentences. These sentences are in the simple past tense. Rewrite them using the past continuous tense.
Answer:
ii) Nina was reading a book yesterday.
iii) I was watching the news on the television.
iv) I was eating a banana in the morning.
17.d) Fill in the blanks using simple past and past continuous forms of the verbs given in brackets:
Answer :
Yesterday evening, I was reading a book when the light went out. I looked for a candle, but I couldn’t find one. While I was searching in the drawer, I found an old torch. It was not working, so I changed the batteries. Finally, as I was fixing it, the light came back.
✦ Activity 18. b) Now, read the following sentences and underline the action that happened first.
Answer:
ii) I had finished my homework before my mother came.
iii) She had cleaned the room before she left.
18. c) Complete the paragraph. Write the verbs using the Past perfect tense :
Answer :
Answer :Before the sun rose, Farhan had completed his morning walk. He had set his alarm for 5 a.m. and had packed his yoga suit the night before. By the time his family woke up, he had taken a shower and had completed his homework. He was very happy because he had finished most of his tasks before anyone else even got out of bed.
19. b) Imagine your class wants to go on an excursion to a National Park. Write a letter to your Headmaster requesting for permission.
Answer :
H.No. 13, Circular Street
Rukmininagar,
Guwahati, Assam
19th July, 2025
To
The Headmaster,
Rajdhani MES
Lalungaon, Guwahati-29
Subject: Request for permission for an excursion.
Respected Sir,
we would like to visit Kaziranga National Park for an educational trip on 25th May. This will help us learn about wildlife and nature. Please grant us permission for this one-day visit.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
Jabin Ahmed
Class 7, Section B
Roll No. 14
20. Find and write Palindromes .
Answer : The palindromes found in the grid are:
EYE, REFER, LEVEL, NOON, POP, WOW
21. a) Complete the Notice .
Answer :
NOTICE
J.B.G. School
Date: 12th May 2026
Trip to Sivasagar
This is to inform all students of Classes VI to VIII that our school is organising an excursion to Sivasagar. Sivasagar is a historic town known for its temples, monuments, and Ahom-era architecture. This trip will be both fun and educational.
Students who wish to join must submit their names to the Class Teacher by 15th May. The trip fee is 500 rupees , which includes transport, entry tickets, and lunch. For more information, contact the undersigned.
Bikash Das
Head Boy
J.B.G.School
21. b) Imagine you are the Cultural Secretary of your school. Your school is going to take part in an Inter-School Cultural Competition. Work in groups and draft a notice informing the students of Classes VI to VIII about the event and asking them to participate.
Answer :
NOTICE
J.B.G. School
Date: 12th May 2026
Inter-School Cultural Competition
This is to inform students of Classes VI to VIII that our school is participating in a cultural competition on 30th May. Interested students should submit their names for singing, dancing, or drama to the Cultural Secretary by 22nd May. Let’s make our school proud!
Bikash Das
Head Boy
J.B.G.School
Activity 22. Project Work
In Groups, collect information about famous spiritual and architectural heritage sites, local food, historical places and cultural festivals from your region. Make a chart as shown below and write your findings:
Answer:
| Spiritual and Architectural Heritage | Local Food | Cultural Festivals | Historical Places |
| Kamakhya Temple and Hajo Powa Mecca | Masor Tenga, Aloo Pitika, and Pitha | Bihu, Ali-Aye-Ligang, and Jonbeel Mela | Rang Ghar, Kareng Ghar, and Talatal Ghar |
CLASS 7 ALL SUBJECT
English: Class 7 ৰ ইংৰাজীৰ সকলো অধ্যায় পাবলৈ ইয়াত ক্লিক কৰক।
Science: Class 7 ৰ বিজ্ঞানৰ সকলো অধ্যায় পাবলৈ ইয়াত ক্লিক কৰক।
Mathematics: Class 7 ৰ গণিতৰ সকলো অধ্যায় পাবলৈ ইয়াত ক্লিক কৰক।
Social Science: Class 7 ৰ সমাজ বিজ্ঞানৰ সকলো অধ্যায় পাবলৈ ইয়াত ক্লিক কৰক।
Assamese: Class 7 ৰ অসমীয়াৰ সকলো অধ্যায় পাবলৈ ইয়াত ক্লিক কৰক।
Hindi: Class 7 ৰ হিন্দীৰ সকলো অধ্যায় পাবলৈ ইয়াত ক্লিক কৰক।
