Activity 1 (Page 90)
Now answer the following questions:
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1. Where would you like go on holidays?
I would like to go to a hill station like Horsley Hills or Araku Valley on holidays.
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2. Name a few visiting places/tourist places nearby you.
A few visiting places nearby are Suryalanka Beach, Kondapalli Fort, and Undavalli Caves.
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3. Have you ever travelled to a new place to see something there? Describe your experience.
Yes, I travelled to Horsley Hills with my family. I enjoyed the cool breeze, green trees, and scenic views from the viewpoints. It was a thrilling and joyful experience.
Let us Think (Page 94)
Answer the following questions.
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1. What are the means of transport that Hemanth’s family used to go to Horsley Hills?
Hemanth’s family used an auto, a train, and a hired car to go to Horsley Hills.
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2. What is the reason for the cool weather on the Horsley Hills? Guess.
Horsley Hills is at a high altitude of 1265 metres above sea level with dense green trees, which keeps the climate cool and calm.
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3. Why do you think Horsley Hills are called the 'Ooty of Andhra Pradesh'?
Horsley Hills is called the 'Ooty of Andhra Pradesh' because of its cool climate, scenic greenery, colourful flowers, and beautiful hills similar to Ooty.
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4. Mention the places that Hemanth's family visited during their trip.
They visited Gali Banda, the Eastern and Western viewpoints, the Mini-Zoo, and the historical town of Madanapalle.
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5. What is the importance of Madanapalle with regard to our National Anthem?
At Madanapalle, Rabindranath Tagore translated 'Jana Gana Mana' into English, Mrs. Margaret Cousins composed its tune, and it was first sung in a courtyard here.
Activity 2 - Vocabulary (Page 95)
Choose the correct answer.
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1. Where did Hemanth and his family plan to visit?
Answer: b) Horsley Hills
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2. "We all had a thrilling experience". Here, the word "thrilling" means ___________.
Answer: a) a sudden excitement
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3. Where was 'Jana Gana Mana' sung for the first time?
Answer: b) Madanapalle
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4. 'Galibanda' is a ____________.
Answer: b) a big rocky stone
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5. I rushed to my mother and sister to share this happy news. Choose the synonym for the underlined word.
Answer: a) hurried
Activity 3 - Vocabulary (Page 96)
Match the words with suitable synonyms.
| A | Ans | B |
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| 1. share | ( E ) | A. delight |
| 2. pack | ( C ) | B. slant |
| 3. touch | ( D ) | C. bundle |
| 4. enjoy | ( A ) | D. feel |
| 5. slope | ( B ) | E. distribute |
Activity 4 - Antonyms (Page 97)
Write antonyms to the following words taken from the reading text.
- 1. joyful × sad / sorrowful
- 2. above × below
- 3. early × late
- 4. tall × short
- 5. clean × dirty
- 6. fresh × stale
- 7. cool × warm / hot
- 8. strong × weak
- 9. near × far
- 10. soft × hard / rough
Activity 5 & 6 - Grammar (Adjectives) (Page 98)
Activity 5: Fill in the blanks choosing the appropriate words from the help box.
- 1. There is a long queue at the ticket counter.
- 2. The little girl is crying for her mother.
- 3. There are colourful flowers in the garden.
- 4. Khasim is a karate fighter.
- 5. She has a very sweet voice.
Activity 6: Match the adjectives in column 'A' with the nouns in column 'B' and put the right letter in the brackets.
| A (Describing words) | Ans | B (Naming words) |
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| 1. dark | ( c ) | a) moon |
| 2. deep | ( e ) | b) sun |
| 3. blue | ( d ) | c) night |
| 4. cool | ( a ) | d) sky |
| 5. bright | ( b ) | e) sea |
Activity 7 & 8 - Conventions of Writing (Page 100)
Activity 7: Add the correct punctuation mark at the end: full stop ( . ) question mark ( ? ) or an exclamation mark ( ! )
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1. Where is my pen
Where is my pen?
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2. Kiran plays cricket every day
Kiran plays cricket every day.
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3. Stop you’re making me angry
Stop! you’re making me angry.
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4. Hey, look here
Hey, look here!
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5. I have a big house
I have a big house.
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6. Will you help me
Will you help me?
Activity 8: Add full stop (.), question mark (?) and exclamatory mark (!) wherever necessary, and rewrite it in the space given.
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what a beautiful morning the birds are singing loudly you can hear the sound of river it makes me feel so happy.
What a beautiful morning! The birds are singing loudly. You can hear the sound of river. It makes me feel so happy.
Activity 9 - Reading Comprehension (Page 101)
A visit to Kondapalli : Now, answer the following questions.
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1. Where did the students go?
Answer: a) Kondapalli
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2. What is Kondapalli mainly known for?
Answer: d) colourful wooden toys
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3. The type of wood used to make the toys is____________.
Answer: b) poniki
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4. Who explained the students how the toys are made?
Answer: d) a local person
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5. How old is Kondapalli Fort?
Answer: c) 500 years
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6. What did they buy in Kondapalli?
Answer: c) colourful wooden toys
Activity 10 & 11 - Writing (Page 102 - 103)
Activity 10: Observe the poster carefully and answer the following questions:
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1. What is the poster about?
The poster is about a cultural festival / educational tour event.
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2. Name the events mentioned in the poster.
The events mentioned are competitions, games, and cultural performances.
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3. Find the time and venue for the event.
The event is scheduled from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Town Hall Ground.
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4. Where can you find the dates for the event on the poster?
The dates are mentioned at the top corner of the poster.
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5. Who do you think this poster was created for?
This poster was created for school students and parents.
Activity 11: Prepare a poster for the 'Kite Festival' on the occasion of 'Sankranthi'.
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Poster Presentation:
KITE FESTIVAL
Occasion: Sankranthi Festival
Date: 15th January
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Place / Venue: Outskirts of the village/city
Events: Singing Competitions, Rangoli Competitions, Kite Flying
Eligibility: People between 15 to 50 age group
All are cordially invited to participate and enjoy!
Activity 12 - Project Work (Page 104)
Ask at least five of your friends about different places they visited.
| SL. No. | Name of the student | Place Visited | The interesting thing |
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| 1 | Sk. Rafi | Suryalanka Beach, Bapatla. | Beautiful waves of the sea. |
| 2 | K. Anitha | Horsley Hills | Cool breeze and Ghat road view. |
| 3 | V. Suresh | Kondapalli Fort | Colourful wooden toys. |
| 4 | P. Geetha | Araku Valley | Coffee plantations and Borra caves. |
| 5 | M. Rahul | Tirupati | Grand temple on the hill. |
| 6 | D. Mary | Vijayawada | Prakasam Barrage on Krishna river. |
II. Form groups of 3 - 4. Collect data and complete the blanks:
- 1. Most of my friends visited hill stations and historical places.
- 2. They liked the natural beauty and cool weather very much.
Let us Practise (Page 105 - 106)
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1. A journey made for pleasure is called a ______________.
Answer: B) trip
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2. Punctuate the following sentence: what a lovely garden this is
What a lovely garden this is!
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3. Write two words related to Travel (e.g., Bus, Ticket).
Train, Journey
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4. Fill in the blanks: (breeze, pleasant, hill, boat)
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5. Frame sentences with: Holiday, Camera, Memory, Friends.
• Holiday: We went to Horsley Hills during our summer holiday.
• Camera: I took beautiful photos with my camera.
• Memory: Our school tour is a sweet memory for me.
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6. Choose the word that means the same as 'little'.
"We saw a little bird sitting on the tree branch."Answer: B) small -
7. Identify the OPPOSITE of the underlined word in the sentence below.
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8. Which word describes the colour of the bus?
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9. Which mark should be used at the end of this sentence to show excitement?
"Wow, what a beautiful flower ____"Answer: C) ! (Exclamation mark) -
10. "We enjoyed the ride". Which word means the same as 'enjoyed'
Answer: B) liked
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11. Match the describing words in List A with the correct naming words in List B.
Describing Word Ans Naming Word 1. Cool ( b ) a. Trees 2. Tall ( a ) b. Breeze 3. Green ( c ) c. Grass -
12. Where did the children go for their trip?
Answer: C) Horsley Hills
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13. What mode of transport did the children use to travel on the River Krishna?
The children used a boat to travel on the River Krishna.
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14. Why did the narrator pack the things in his travel bag?
The narrator packed things like shoes, socks, a sweater, and a hat to get ready for their journey to the cool Horsley Hills.
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15. Describe the scenery of Horsley Hills based on the lesson. Mention any other hills and the rivers.
Horsley Hills is covered with green trees, dense bushes, and colourful flowers. The ghat road has many curves with cool breeze and sweet smelling Sampangi flowers. Other famous hills include Tirumala Hills and Araku Hills, while important rivers include River Krishna and River Godavari.
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16. "Travelling teaches us new things." What did the narrator learn from this trip? Write your thoughts.
The narrator learned about the geography and nature of hill stations, observed various animals and birds in the mini-zoo, and learned historical facts about our National Anthem at Madanapalle.
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17. You are writing a letter to your friend, Raju. How should you start the letter?
Answer: B) Dear Raju,
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18. Which is the correct way to end a letter to your mother?
Answer: B) Yours lovingly,
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19. Imagine you are writing a letter to your cousin about your last school picnic. Write two sentences telling them what you enjoyed the most.
I enjoyed the exciting boat ride on the river the most during our school picnic. We also had great fun playing games and having lunch together with all our friends.
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20. You are writing a letter to your aunt. Fill in the blanks to complete the opening lines correctly.
"Dear Aunt, I am ______ here. I hope you are ______ too."Answer: B) fine / fine -
21. Write a short letter to your Grandmother telling her about a "Fun Day" you had with your family. Mention where you went and what you ate.
Kavali,
Date: 17th August, 2026.
Dear Grandmother,
I am fine here and hope you are doing well. I want to share a fun day I had with my family last Sunday. We went to Suryalanka Beach. We played in the water and enjoyed watching the waves. In the evening, we ate hot bajji, sweet corn, and tasty ice cream. It was a wonderful day and I missed you a lot.
Yours lovingly,
Mohan.
