Cherry Tree : ICEBREAKERS – Questions and Answers : Class 11th English | 2.1 Poetry |

Std.XI – Poetry – 2.1 Cherry Tree by Ruskin Bond

CHERRY TREE Icebreakers :-

Q) Trees are revered because –

1. They give us natural food webs.
2. They cause rainfall.
3. They provide us with material for food and shelter.
4. They inhale carbon dioxide.
5. They produce oxygen for our respiratory system.

Q) Column A shows your involvement in growing a tree, as well as the stages
in the life of a tree. Column B shows the feelings you experience at all
the stages. Match them appropriately.

A	B
You planted a sapling	a. Gave you a feeling of joy to see the promising future
You watered the plant.	b. The new experience brought excitement to you
You saw the shoot for the first time	c. You were happy and satisfied because you experienced what you had often heard, that small beginnings can lead to great achievements
You fenced the plant	d. The colour, symbolizing life, gave you a feeling of hope
The plant gradually saw lush green leaves grow on it	e. You wanted to make a humble beginning
The tree had buds too.	f. Your motive was to protect it
Birds made a nest on the tree which was fully grown and laden with flowers.	g. You cared for it

ANSWER :-

A	B
You planted a sapling	e. You wanted to make a humble beginning
You watered the plant.	g. You cared for it
You saw the shoot for the first time	b. The new experience brought excitement to you
You fenced the plant	f. Your motive was to protect it
The plant gradually saw lush green leaves grow on it	d. The colour, symbolizing life, gave you a feeling of hope
The tree had buds too.	a. Gave you a feeling of joy to see the promising future
Birds made a nest on the tree which was fully grown and laden with flowers.	c. You were happy and satisfied because you experienced what you had often heard, that small beginnings can lead to great achievements

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