a. The war changed
the life of Sadako’s family forever. How?
Because of the war Hiroshima was bombed. The blast destroyed
Sadako’s home and killed his grandmother. Her father went away to serve in the
army. Their barber shop had to be kept under the care of her relatives. She was
exposed to the atomic radiation and developed a deadly disease called leukemia.
b. The following
qualities made Sadako an engaging person. Give evidence from the text to prove
that Sadako was
i. a loving daughter.
It is evident from the text that Sadako was a loving
daughter because she helped her mother in household chores and looking after
her younger siblings.
ii. a good student.
It is clear that she is good student as she was a skilled
runner. She was a member of her class relay team.
iii. a talented girl.
Sadako was a fast runner. She excelled in practice runs.
Even the fastest boy could not compete with her. Because of these reasons we
know that she was a talented girl.
iv. a positive child.
Even though she was suffering with extreme pain and fighting
against a deadly disease she never complained.
This shows that she was a positive child.
v. a caring person.
Soon after the war, Sadako acted responsibly and looked
after little children of the family. This shows that she was a caring person.
c. How did Sadako
react upon learning that she was suffering from a fatal disease?
Sadako accepted the fact that she got a terrible and fatal
disease because of the exposure to radiation. She fought with leukemia bravely.
She never complained about her pain or suffering. She believed in the legend of
one thousand cranes. She hoped to get well by folding one thousand cranes.
d. Do you think
Sadako believed in the thousand crane legend? Give reasons.
Yes. I think that Sadako believed in the thousand crane
legend. Soon after receiving the paper cranes, she started to fold paper cranes
hoping that the thousand cranes would bring her luck and health.
e. How does Sadako’s
strength and hope inspire people after her death?
Sadako’s courage and hope inspired her Bamboo classmates.
They wanted to do something for her and began to raise funds to build a
memorial for her. Soon, more than three thousand schools had sent donations.
Finally, a monument was built in the memory of all the children who lost their
lives in the bombing. The monument is a symbol of peace.
Reading 2:
1. Sadako had a
strong will to live. Imagine you are Sadako and you have just come to know
about your disease. As Sadako, write a page in y our diary, in about 120 words,
expressing your feelings and your desire for peace of the world.
Day: Sunday
Date: 04-11-2020
Time: 8.00pm
Dear diary,
Today, I am very sad. For the last few days I have been
suffering from cold and stiffness in my neck. The cold has gone but I am still
suffering from the stiffness in the neck. My face has swollen. In the hospital, they did several tests. They told me that I got a deadly disease called
leukemia. I have only one year to live.
Oh, how much I want to live and run for my team. I want to
go to school and have fun with my friends. But sadly, I have to stay in
hospital. All this is because of the war. So, they should not be any wars. I
wish there is peace in the world.
Good night diary.
Your
Sadako
2. Do you think that
Sadako would have lived if she had made one thousand paper cranes? Why or why
not?
No. I don’t think that Sadako would have lived if she had
made one thousand paper cranes. Leukemia is a very deadly disease and no legend
could save her.
3. You must have seen
people believe in good luck charms. Do you have any? Describe the charm and
narrate an episode when you used it.
Yes. I have a good luck charm. The is a silver ring
presented to me by my grandfather. He blessed me and said that I would get good
marks if I wear the ring and write my examinations. I wrote my
mid-examinations. I was very worried because that was the first time I wrote
the examination online. I wore the ring and true to my grandfather’s words, I
got very good marks in the examinations.
