Three Days to See Class 7 English Poorvi NCERT Solutions
Chapter 3 Three Days to See NCERT Solutions Class 7 English
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Let us do these activities before we read
I. Work in pairs. Recall a visit to a place that you liked. Discuss the details of that place and write about the following:
1. Name of the place
2. The person(s) you went with
3. The things that you could: see, listen, smell, taste, touch and feel
Answer
Example:
- Name: Dalhousie
- Person(s): Family
- See: Green mountains, clouds
- Listen: Birds chirping, wind
- Smell: Fresh flowers, pine trees
- Taste: Local tea, snacks
- Touch and feel: Cool breeze, soft grass
II. How does this memory make you feel?
Answer
This memory makes me feel happy and relaxed because it reminds me of fun times with my family.
III. Do you think your visit/experience would be different if you could not see or hear? Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher.
Answer
Yes, the visit would be different. Without seeing, I couldn’t enjoy the mountains’ beauty. Without hearing, I’d miss the birds and wind. I’d rely more on touch, smell, and taste.
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Let us discuss
I. Work in pairs. Identify the statements that are true from the ones given below. Share your answers with the teacher.
1. The author expresses a deep longing to experience the world through the sense of hearing.
Answer
The author talks mainly about how much she wishes to see the world. While she does mention other senses like hearing, touch, and smell, her strongest desire is to see the beauty of people, nature, and the city.
2. The author would like exploring the city only to observe how people are suffering.
Answer
The author wants to explore the city to understand how people live their daily lives. She mentions seeing smiles, determination, and suffering. She doesn't focus only on suffering but wants to observe the complete human experience.
3. The author would spend the first day seeing the people whose kind-heartedness and friendship have enriched her life.
Answer
The author clearly says she would spend her first day seeing her friends and loved ones, whose kindness has made her life meaningful. She wants to look into their eyes and faces, which she usually feels through touch.
4. The author acknowledges that even in three days, she would not be able to see everything.
Answer
She admits that three days are too short to see everything she wants. She says only after darkness returns will she realize how much she missed.
5. The author feels that everyone can find the greatest joy merely by the sense of touch.
Answer
Although she finds joy in touch, she clearly says that sight is the most delightful of all senses. She believes it brings the most beauty and understanding of the world.
6. The author advises those who can see to appreciate every moment as if they might lose their senses tomorrow.
Answer
True.
The author gives a strong message to use all senses fully. She asks people to see, hear, touch, taste, and smell everything as if they may not have these senses tomorrow. This teaches us to value what we have.
7. On the third day, the author would like to observe people in their daily lives and understand their experiences.
Answer
She says she would spend her third day in the city, watching people at work and in daily routines, trying to understand their lives through their actions, expressions, and interactions.
II. Complete the table given below with what Helen Keller wanted to do on the three days if she had sight.
Answer
|
Day 1 |
Day 2 |
Day 3 |
|
see the people, know her friends from the feel of their faces, see into the heart of a friend |
arise with the dawn, see the sunrise, visit museums to see man’s progress, see history of animals and races. |
spend in the city, watch people in their daily lives, see their similes, determination, and suffering |
III. The author says that you need eyes to be able to 'see' the true self of a person. Therefore, she refers to the eye as 'window of the soul'. How is the narrator able to understand the feelings of a person?
Answer
The narrator understands feelings by touching people’s faces. She feels laughter, sorrow, and other emotions through her fingertips.
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Let us think and reflect
Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow.
1. I feel the delicate symmetry of a leaf. I pass my hands lovingly about the smooth skin of a silver birch, or the rough, shaggy bark of a pine. In spring, I touch the branches of trees hopefully in search of a bud, the first sign of awakening Nature after her winter’s sleep. Occasionally, I am very fortunate; I place my hand gently on a small tree and feel the happy quiver of a bird in full song.
(i) What does the 'delicate symmetry of a leaf' symbolise?
Answer
It symbolises the beauty and balance in nature.
(ii) List two phrases from the extract that describe the texture of objects in nature.
Answer
1. Smooth skin of a silver birch
2. Rough, shaggy bark of a pine
(iii) Complete the sentence appropriately. The phrase 'awakening Nature after her winter's sleep' refers to
Answer
the start of spring when nature comes alive with new growth.
(iv) What is the tone of the writer in this extract?
Answer
C. admiring
(i) The word 'thrilling' has been used with 'miracle'. Which of the following words does not match with the word ‘thrilling’?
A. experience
B. tale
C. knowledge
D. adventure
Answer
C. knowledge
(ii) Why does the writer refer to the earth as 'sleeping earth'?
Answer
The earth is called 'sleeping' because it seems quiet and still at night before the sun brings it to life.
(iii) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason. The writer wishes to dedicate the day to a brief look at the present and past world because
Answer
she wants to see the progress of humans and the history of the earth in museums.
(iv) Why does the writer use 'should' multiple times in the extract?
Answer
The writer uses 'should' to show her strong desire and plan for what she would do if she could see.
II. Answer the following questions
1. The sense of touch makes up for the loss of sight and hearing. Explain this statement with reference to the text.
Answer
The author feels the texture of leaves, tree bark, and a bird’s quiver through touch. This helps her enjoy nature and understand emotions, making up for not seeing or hearing.
2. Why does the author believe that the sense of sight is the most wonderful?
Answer
The author believes sight is the most wonderful because it reveals more beauty, like the colours of nature and people’s expressions, which she can only imagine through touch.
3. How might the author's opinion on making the most of our senses guide us to be kinder towards people with special abilities?
Answer
The author’s advice to value senses teaches us to appreciate what others might lack. This makes us more understanding and supportive of people with special abilities.
4. What is the significance of imagining the loss of a sense, according to the author?
Answer
Imagining the loss of a sense makes us value it more and use it fully, appreciating the world’s beauty before it’s gone.
5. How does the author encourage people to approach their everyday sensory experiences?
Answer
The author encourages people to use their senses fully, as if they might lose them tomorrow, to enjoy the world’s beauty and pleasures.
6. What do the author's choices for the three days tell us about her values and priorities?
Answer
Her choices show she values relationships (seeing friends on Day 1), learning about history and progress (museums on Day 2), and understanding people’s lives (city on Day 3).
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Let us learn
Sensory words are descriptive—they describe how we experience the world: how we see, hear, smell, taste or feel something.Complete the following table with sensory words from the text in Column 2 for the five senses in Column 1. Add new words in Column 3.
Answer
II. Read the following sentences from the text and underline the verbs.
- I should divide the period into three parts.
- On the first day, I should want to see…
- The next day I should arise with the dawn…
- I should behold with awe…
Answer
- I should divide the period into three parts.
- On the first day, I should want to see…
- The next day I should arise with the dawn…
- I should behold with awe…
The words you have underlined are a combination of two verbs. In each of these sentences, ‘should’ is the modal verb (suggestion), and the second verb (divide, want, arise, behold) is the main verb.
Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. They are used before the main verb to give additional information about the function of the main verb. Common modal verbs include can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, must, and ought to.
III. Identify the modal verbs in the following sentences. Choose the functions they express from those given in the box below.
1. You can learn a lot from this experience.
Answer
Modal: can, Function: ability
2. They might arrive late due to traffic.
Answer
Modal: might, Function: possibility
3. She must finish her homework before dinner.
Answer
Modal: must, Function: necessity
4. They ought to apologise for their mistake.
Answer
Modal: ought to, Function: moral obligation
5. He would like to have some lassi, please.
Answer
Modal: would, Function: polite request
IV. Read the situations in Column 1 and functions in Column 2. Fill in the blanks in the sentences in Column 4 with appropriate modal verbs from Column 3. After filling in the blanks, explain the function of each modal verb you used to your classmates and the teacher.
Answer
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Let us listen
You will listen to a conversation between a mother and son. As you listen, select four true statements from 1–7 given below. (Transcript for the teacher on pg. 41)
Transcript:
Anuj : Ma, we have a new student in our class, Tara. She’s quite talkative and pleasant. You know, the writing in her books doesn’t look like ours. It’s different. She told us that it’s called Braille.
Mother : It’s great to know that your school has facilities to address the needs of the visually impaired. Thanks to the Digital India Initiative, which is paving the way for inclusion of the visually impaired.
Anuj : Oh, Digital India! That’s about being computer literate, isn’t it?
Mother : Well, Digital India is about more than just internet access. It aims to include everyone, including people with disabilities, by providing digital infrastructure and services. For the visually impaired, it means access to assistive technologies like screen readers, voice-over enabled smartphones and apps that can make daily activities easier.
Anuj : Ohh... interesting. What is a screen reader, Ma?
Mother : I knew you’d ask about it! Well, a screen reader is a software application that helps people who are visually impaired use computers and smartphones. It reads out the text displayed on the screen and provides audio feedback.
Anuj : That’s amazing! So, Tara can use a computer just like we do?
Mother : Yes, she can. Anuj : So, it makes a big difference in their daily lives.
Mother : It certainly does. It ensures that people who are visually impaired can use digital services independently, without help from others. This can improve their quality of life. It also opens up more job opportunities in fields like IT, banking, and more, where they can work just efficiently like anybody else.
Anuj : Wow! So that means people who are visually impaired can work and do things on their own? I’m so proud of my school.
Mother : Yes, and this way, we can ensure that the benefits of Digital India reach everyone, helping them to participate fully in all areas of life.
Remember, inclusion is not just about having the right tools, but also about having the right mindset.
Answer
1. Anuj finds the concept of Braille fascinating and wants to learn more about it.
Answer
False
Anuj finds it interesting but does not express a desire to learn more about Braille.
2. Mother is unsure of the school’s efforts to include students with visual impairment.
Answer
False
Mother appreciates the school’s efforts and praises the inclusion supported by the Digital India initiative.
3. Anuj initially thinks that Digital India is only about learning how to use computers.
Answer
True
He says, “Oh, Digital India! That’s about being computer literate, isn’t it?”
4. Mother believes that screen readers are very effective for persons who are visually impaired.
Answer
True
She explains how screen readers work and how helpful they are for visually impaired users.
5. Anuj already knew that persons who are visually impaired can use computers and smartphones.
Answer
False
Anuj is surprised and says, “That’s amazing! So, Tara can use a computer just like we do?”
6. Anuj wants to know about the effectiveness of assistive technologies for persons who are visually impaired.
Answer
True
He shows curiosity by asking about screen readers and their use.
7. Mother believes a right mindset is the best support for persons who are visually impaired.
Answer
True
She says, “Inclusion is not just about having the right tools, but also about having the right mindset.”
Let us speak
Work in pairs, Take turns to speak for a minute on any one of the senses you value the most. Use the given prompts to frame your response before you speak.
Answer
Example response:
I value my sense of sight the most because it lets me see the world’s beauty. One of my favorite experiences is watching sunsets. This is so because the colors are so vibrant. I appreciate being able to see my family’s faces. God forbid, if I were to lose the sense of sight, it would make me feel sad. I would not be able to see nature. I thank God that I am able to see.
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Let us write
A descriptive paragraph describes a person, place, object or event to create a memorable experience for the reader. Write a descriptive paragraph describing a place that you visited recently.
Follow the guidelines given below to draft this paragraph.
1. In the opening line, begin with something interesting to capture the reader’s attention. Introduce the place you visited.
2. In the supporting lines, describe the place using adjectives and specific details that appealed to your five senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. You may include alliterations, similes, and personifications to hold the reader’s attention.
3. In the concluding lines, summarise the description to provide a final impression. Mention what was the most important thing about that place which others should also experience.
Answer
Last weekend, I stepped into a world of calm and colour when I visited the Rose Garden in Chandigarh. As soon as I entered, a wave of sweet floral fragrance greeted me like a gentle whisper of nature. The garden was bursting with vibrant roses of every shade—ruby reds, sunshine yellows, soft pinks, and even rare blues—that danced in the breeze like cheerful butterflies. The leaves rustled softly, and birds chirped in a rhythm that sounded like nature’s own melody. The air was fresh and cool, brushing gently against my skin like a silk scarf. As I walked along the winding stone paths, I tasted the crisp freshness of the morning air and felt the soft crunch of gravel under my feet. Every corner of the garden seemed to tell a story, as if the flowers were whispering secrets to the wind.
The most magical moment was standing near the central fountain, where water sparkled in the sunlight like scattered diamonds. What made the Rose Garden unforgettable was not just its beauty, but the peaceful feeling it gave—like pressing pause on a busy life. Everyone should visit this place to experience how nature can refresh the heart and calm the mind.
Let us explore
Do you know how persons with visual challenges are able to read and write? They read through touch with the help of Braille, a code of raised dots that represents the letters of the alphabet. This tactile code was developed over a period of nine years by Louis Braille, who became blind at a very young age due to an accident.
Study the code given below and write your name using it. You may use bindis or grains of daal to make the dots that you can touch and feel.
Answer
Here's how you can write your name using Braille:
- Read the Braille code carefully. Braille consists of six dots arranged in two columns of three dots each. Different combinations of these raised dots represent different letters of the alphabet.
- Look up the Braille code for each letter of your name. For example, here is the Braille representation for the first few letters:
|
Letter |
Braille Dots (1 = raised) |
|
A |
⠁ (Dot 1) |
|
B |
⠃ (Dots 1,2) |
|
C |
⠉ (Dots 1,4) |
|
D |
⠙ (Dots 1,4,5) |
|
E |
⠑ (Dots 1,5) |
|
F |
⠋ (Dots 1,2,4) |
|
G |
⠛ (Dots 1,2,4,5) |
|
H |
⠓ (Dots 1,2,5) |
|
I |
⠊ (Dots 2,4) |
|
J |
⠚ (Dots 2,4,5) |
- Write your name using bindis, daal grains, or sketch dots on paper arranged in the Braille pattern for each letter. For example, if your name is RAVI, you would look up the Braille for R, A, V, and I and represent them using touchable dots.
II. Have you heard about the International Day of Persons with Disabilities? Find out when and how it is observed in India. Write your findings on a sheet and put it up on the class board.
Answer
International Day of Persons with Disabilities – December 3
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed every year on December 3. This special day is dedicated to promoting the rights, dignity, and well-being of people with disabilities in every part of society.
How it is Observed in India:
In India, the day is marked with awareness programs, cultural events, and activities that focus on inclusion and accessibility. Schools, colleges, government institutions, and various organizations take part in celebrating this day by organizing events that highlight the importance of equal opportunities for everyone.
One major step taken in India is the Accessible India Campaign, which works to make public spaces, transport systems, and digital platforms more friendly and usable for people with disabilities.
India has also passed the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, which supports the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities, encouraging their full participation in education, employment, and social life.
Why This Day Matters:
This day reminds us that people with disabilities are an important part of our society. We should remove all barriers that stop them from living freely and support their dreams and talents. By creating an inclusive and respectful environment, we can build a better and kinder world for all.
III. Do you want to know about sign language? Go to the link given below to learn about the Indian sign language.
https://ncert.nic.in/pdf/accessibility/ISL_200word_v15.pdf
