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You will listen to a dialogue between a boy and a girl discussing which type of pankha they should choose as a gift. As you listen,
choose four statements out of seven
that are true from 1–7 given below.
Audio Transcript (Appendix page 263):
Boy (Rohan): Priya, what do you think we should get Grandma for her birthday? I was thinking about getting her a traditional pankha.
Girl (Priya): That's a great idea! She loves traditional crafts. But there are so many types of pankhas. Which one do you think she'll like?
Boy: Hmm, maybe something light that she can use easily. I remember she likes sitting in the veranda in the evenings.
Girl: True. But do you think she would prefer something heavy that feels sturdy? You know, like those brass ones we saw at the craft fair last month.
Boy: Good point. She did mention once that she likes things with a bit of weight. But won't that be hard to move around?
Girl: Yeah, you're right. Maybe something in between? Not too heavy, not too light. And it should be pretty enough for her to show to her friends when they come over.
Boy: Definitely. And it should be something she can keep under her pillow when she's not using it. She likes keeping special things close.
Girl: What about the ones with intricate designs? Like those embroidered ones from Rajasthan. Mom always says Grandma loves those kinds of patterns.
Boy: Oh yeah, the applique ones! Those are beautiful. And they would look so nice in her room.
Girl: I think we should narrow it down to two options: the lightweight bamboo one with the delicate beadwork, or the medium-weight embroidered one with the mirror work. What do you think?
Boy: I like both, but let's ask Mom for her opinion. She knows Grandma's tastes better than anyone.
Girl: Good idea. Let's go ask her now. I'm sure she'll help us choose the perfect pankha for Grandma.
Boy: Yes! Maybe we can also get it customised with Grandma's initials or something special like that.
Girl: Perfect! Let's discuss with Mom.
Boy (Rohan): Priya, what do you think we should get Grandma for her birthday? I was thinking about getting her a traditional pankha.
Girl (Priya): That's a great idea! She loves traditional crafts. But there are so many types of pankhas. Which one do you think she'll like?
Boy: Hmm, maybe something light that she can use easily. I remember she likes sitting in the veranda in the evenings.
Girl: True. But do you think she would prefer something heavy that feels sturdy? You know, like those brass ones we saw at the craft fair last month.
Boy: Good point. She did mention once that she likes things with a bit of weight. But won't that be hard to move around?
Girl: Yeah, you're right. Maybe something in between? Not too heavy, not too light. And it should be pretty enough for her to show to her friends when they come over.
Boy: Definitely. And it should be something she can keep under her pillow when she's not using it. She likes keeping special things close.
Girl: What about the ones with intricate designs? Like those embroidered ones from Rajasthan. Mom always says Grandma loves those kinds of patterns.
Boy: Oh yeah, the applique ones! Those are beautiful. And they would look so nice in her room.
Girl: I think we should narrow it down to two options: the lightweight bamboo one with the delicate beadwork, or the medium-weight embroidered one with the mirror work. What do you think?
Boy: I like both, but let's ask Mom for her opinion. She knows Grandma's tastes better than anyone.
Girl: Good idea. Let's go ask her now. I'm sure she'll help us choose the perfect pankha for Grandma.
Boy: Yes! Maybe we can also get it customised with Grandma's initials or something special like that.
Girl: Perfect! Let's discuss with Mom.
I.
1.
Rohan thinks Grandma prefers heavier items because they feel more substantial.
How to answer:
Check the transcript: does Rohan say he wants something heavy, or something light? Who brings up the heavy option?
View Answer
False.
It is Priya (the girl) who suggests heavier items like brass fans. Rohan (the boy) suggests "something light that she can use easily." Rohan does mention that Grandma "likes things with a bit of weight" when Priya raises the point, but this is responding to Priya's suggestion, not Rohan's own preference.
False. Rohan ne "light" wali cheez suggest ki thi. Priya ne heavy items (brass fan) ki baat ki. Rohan ne simply agree kiya.
II.
2.
Priya suggests getting a pankha that can be easily moved around.
How to answer:
Find the point where Priya talks about portability or ease of movement.
View Answer
True.
Priya agrees with Rohan's concern that a heavy pankha "will be hard to move around" and suggests finding something "not too heavy, not too light" that is manageable. This reflects her concern for portability and ease of use for Grandma.
True. Priya ne suggest kiya ki pankha itna bhaari nahi hona chahiye jo move karna mushkil ho. Iska matlab portable hona chahiye.
III.
3.
Rohan believes Grandma enjoys sitting in the verandah during the evenings.
How to answer:
Find the exact line where Rohan mentions the verandah.
View Answer
True.
Rohan says: "I remember she likes sitting in the veranda in the evenings." This is his reason for suggesting a light, easy-to-use pankha that Grandma can use comfortably while relaxing outside.
True. Rohan ne clearly kaha: "I remember she likes sitting in the veranda in the evenings." Yeh statement sach hai.
IV.
4.
Priya knows Grandma likes to keep special items close to her.
How to answer:
Find who makes the point about keeping things close — is it Priya or Rohan?
View Answer
False.
It is Rohan (the boy), not Priya, who says: "She likes keeping special things close" (referring to Grandma keeping the pankha under her pillow). Priya does not make this specific point.
False. Yeh baat Rohan ne kahi thi, Priya ne nahi. Rohan ne kaha: "She likes keeping special things close."
V.
5.
Rohan thinks a pankha with intricate designs would be too delicate for Grandma.
How to answer:
Find whether Rohan says intricate pankhas are too delicate or whether he reacts positively to them.
View Answer
False.
When Priya suggests the embroidered pankhas with intricate designs, Rohan responds enthusiastically: "Oh yeah, the applique ones! Those are beautiful. And they would look so nice in her room." He does not say they are too delicate; he praises them.
False. Jab Priya ne intricate design wale pankhe suggest kiye, Rohan ne positively react kiya — "Those are beautiful!" Usne delicate ya unsuitable nahi kaha.
VI.
6.
Priya suggests choosing between a bamboo pankha with beadwork or an embroidered pankha with mirror work.
How to answer:
Find Priya's final two options in the transcript.
View Answer
True.
Priya says: "I think we should narrow it down to two options: the lightweight bamboo one with the delicate beadwork, or the medium-weight embroidered one with the mirror work." This exactly matches Statement 6.
True. Priya ne exactly do options suggest kiye: bamboo with beadwork aur embroidered with mirror work.
VII.
7.
Rohan decides they should buy the pankha without consulting their mom.
How to answer:
Find whether Rohan wants to decide independently or involve their mother.
View Answer
False.
Rohan says: "I like both, but let's ask Mom for her opinion. She knows Grandma's tastes better than anyone." He explicitly wants to involve their mother in the decision, not bypass her.
False. Rohan ne suggest kiya ki pehle Mom se puchho. Usne decision independently nahi liya.
