Poem

Words & meanings.

Words Meanings
Man of Upright
Guiltless
Dishonest
Deeds
Vanity
Delude
Discontent
Armour/ Armor
Vaults
Violence
Behold
Unaffrighted
Sorrows
Fate
Heavenly
Sober
Pilgrimage
THE MAN OF LIFE UPRIGHT. 2.
Write the following stanzas with reference to the context.
Stanza No.1:-
Whose guiltless heart is free,
From all dishonest deeds,
Or thoughts of vanity.
Reference These lines have been taken from the poem "The man of life upright" by Thomas
campaign.
CONTEXT: A noble man leads a very perfect and honest life. He is honest and straight forward.
He deals in honest and just way. There is no guilt in his heart. There is not a slightest touch of
vanity in him. He believes in simplicity.
Explanation In this stanza the poet says that a man who leads a contented life in this world has a
heart which is free from sins. He is honest and outspoken. He does not fell proud. He believes
that only honest thoughts will keep him safe. His life is simple and does not like evil things. He
leads a peaceful life.
STANZA NO. 2:-
The man whose silent days ;
In harmless joys are spent
Whom hopes cannot delude ;
Nor sorrow discontent.

Reference: These lines have been taken from the poem "The man of life upright" by Thomas
campaign.
Context: A noble man passes a peaceful life with no harms. He believes in honest means and is
satisfied with the simple delights of life. He does not think beyond his means. Thus the hopes
cannot betray him and the sorrows cannot discontent him. He believes in small sorrows and
small joys
Explanation: In these lines the poet says that a man who leads a happy and contented life,
spends his days quietly in this world. He enjoys life without causing any trouble to others. He
does not disturb the happiness of his fellow beings. Useless hopes cannot deceive him and
worldly sorrows do not disturb the mind. He is always happy and leads a contented life.

STANZA NO. 3:-

That man neither towers,
Nor armour for defence ,
Nor secret vaults to fly,
From thunder's violence.

Reference: These lines have been taken from the poem "The man of life upright" by Thomas
campaign.
Context: A noble man has no lust of money. He does not dream of palaces. He does not need
any weapon for protection. He does not need underground rooms to take refuge from the troubles
of sky. He has the fear of God and so the has no other fear. He does not believe in protective
measures.
Explanation: In these lines the poet says that a man leading an honest and pious life in this
world lives fearlessly. He is not afraid of anyone. He does not he does not builds high towers to
protect himself from enemies because he has no enmity with anyone. He does not need weapons
to keep himself safe from his enemies; he does not need underground cellars to hide from the
calamities of nature, like thunderstorms. He lives a peaceful life. He believes that God will
protect him from all troubles.

STANZA NO. 4:-

He only can behold;
With unaffrightened eyes
The horrors of the deep;
And the terrors of the skies.
Reference: These lines have been taken from the poem "The man of life upright" by Thomas
campaign.
Context: A noble man watches all the changes of the world with his fearless eyes. He is not
afraid of death. He is ready to welcome his end with smiling face. He has a strong faith in God
and thus submits himself to the will of God.
Explanation: In these lines the poet says that an honest man believes that God will protect him
from all troubles. Storms appearing in the sea and thunderstorm appearing in the skies do not
frighten him. He is not afraid of natural calamities; he looks at such things without fear. He faces
the dangers of life boldly.

STANZA NO. 5:-

Thus scorning all the cares,
 The fate or fortune brings,
He makes the heaven his book,
His wisdom heavenly things.
Reference: These lines have been taken from the poem "The man of life upright" by Thomas
campaign.
Context: A noble man is spiritually happy. So, he hates all those cares and worries which the
fate or fortune brings. Difficulties and hardships there in the life of an honest man but he does
not care as he believes that these difficulties and hardships will come to an end with the passage
of time
Explanation: In these lines the poet says that the man who has a good character leads a pious
life. He does not care about the worries about the world. He does not believe in faith he does not
complain when he faces the trouble of life. He has firm faith in God. He believes that God will
protect him from all troubles, whenever he faces the problems of the world; he seeks guidance
and help from God.

STANZA NO. 6:-

Good Thoughts his 0nly friends,
His wealth a well spent age,
The earth his sober inn,
And uite pilgrimage
Reference: These lines have been taken from the poem "The man of life upright" by Thomas
campaign.
Context: Here in this stanza the poet stresses moral values and has drawn the attention of the
people to the realities of the world. By the describing the qualities of an honest man he wants to
convince the people that honesty is the best policy and those who are honest and upright have
peace of mind and peace of heart. There is no vacuum in the life an honest man. He has spiritual
pleasure, which is the asset of life.

Explanation: In these lines the poet says that a man of good character leads a calm and quiet life
and does not cause problem for others. He believes that only honest thoughts will protect him
from troubles. He does not care about the worldly comforts because he knows that his stay in this
world is temporary. He therefore lives in this world like a pilgrim. Who has only one aim in life,
which is only to worship God

Summary
The poem The Man of Life Upright,carries profound thoughts and feelings of the poet
Thomas Campion. The poem offers the concept of an ideal personality, leading a highly
disciplined and controlled life. According to the poet, the pure and innocent heart of an upright
man is free from evil ideas and intentions. He passes his life in simple happiness. He has perfect
control over his wishes and emotions. As a result, worldly loss and problems fail to disturb him.
He is confident and brave. He does not count on power or material resources. In a battle he
depends upon God and seeks help from him. He does not have strong forts, weapons of war or
secret cellars for his safety. An upright man faces natural calamities such as stormy winds, heavy
rains and tempest, calmly and courageously. His faith in God remains firm and unshaken.
Further the poet says that an upright man shows complete indifference to the happy and
unhappy events of Life. He is aware of that all wordly things and events are temporary and
worthless. He seeks knowledge from the heavenly books and study of the objects of Nature adds
to his wisdom and refines his intellect.
Campion says that the main of upright life considers the world a place for brief stay. It no
more than an inn,without any glamour or charm. He believes that his good deeds are his only
assets and earning. When called upon by God, he will have to embark on the journey to the next
and eternal world.
Answer The following questions.

I. Write The qualities of the man of upright.

Ans) A man of upright is an honest and dignified person. He leads a very profound life and thus is
confined to himself.
II. How can we spend a happy life?
Ans) For spending an happy life we should not involve in worldy affairs such as having a big house
number of cars or servants. A simple or austere life can also bring happiness in our life. An happy life can
be spend by following and then implementing the sunnas of Muhammad (PBUH).
III. How Should we behave at the time of sorrows?
Ans) We should be patient and courageous enough to tackle the sorrows, as patience strengthens us to
move forward in life whereas courage provides us hope to balance the life ahead.
IV. What is the importance of hope in one’s life?
Ans) It is said the hope sustains life. Because it is hope which propels us forward in life and helps us in
getting new opportunities.
V. How can good and sound character help others?
Ans) A Sound and good character influences others with honesty and great personality. A sound
character inspires others with its piousness and truthfulness. And therefore such a person with good
and sound character becomes a role model for others.

Unite 11
Sports And Health
Words & Meanings.
Words Meanings Words Meanings
Maintain hardships
Abilities Chin up
Capabilities Thrill
Self-Confidence Spectators
Ensure Engrossed
Physique Vigor
Endure Instinct
Stamina Endurance
Rivalry Excelled
Answer the Following questions.

I. Why Should we take active part in games and sports?

Ans) Because playing sports helps us in maintaining our health and always keep us active and fresh.
II. How do Sports benefit one’s mind?
Ans) Sports play a vital role in keeping us mentally fresh. Sports enable us to think sharply and provide
us strength to face mental disorders.
III. “All work and no play make jack a dull boy”Explain.
Ans) “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”, is a proverb which means that it is not good to work
all the time and that people may get bored if they don't get some time off from work.
IV. What are the outcomes of healthy spirit of rivalry and competition?
Ans) Healthy spirit of rivalry provides us encouragement and power so that we may bring improvement
in our performance. This very spirit also enables us to break previous unsurpassed and unexcelled
records.
V. Why do we need healthy body with healthy mind?
Ans) Because both healthy body and healthy mind co-exist. As it is said a healthy mind lives in a healthy
body. If the mind is unsullied and pure then it will greatly help in maintaining physical well being and
health.
VI. How should we react in the wake of defeat and victory?
Ans) Game is the name of victory or defeat. Because these both enable us to face challenges of the
world with positive attitude. As for as their reaction is concerned, We should not take pride in our
victory, whereas at the time of defeat must not lose hope.

Unit 13
 HOPE IS THE THING WITH
FEATHERS (POEM)
Words Meanings
Words Meanings Words Meanings
Perches abash
gale extremity
sore crumb
Summary of the poem

“Hope is the thing with feathers” is a short ballad about hope and its role in human life.
Here Emily Dickinson introduces hope as “the thing with feathers which perches in the
soul. As with many of her poems, Emily Dickinson takes an abstract feeling or idea. In this
case she likens hope to something physical, visible, and tangible. Singing bird as a symbol of
Hope, sings its wordless tune and never stops singing it, nothing can faze it. In other words
hope does not communicate by ‘speaking’ to us in a conventional sense: it is a feeling that
cheers us even in dark times of despair. Indeed, hope is sweetest of all when the ‘Gale’ is
busy raging: during turbulent or troubled times, but hope is still there for us. And hope can
withstand just about anything: even in times of cold comfort or in foreign or unfamiliar
climes hope remains. And hope never asks for anything from us in return. It provides comfort
and solace but does not require anything back.

Answer The following questions.

I. Where does the hope perch?

Ans) Hope perches in the soul.

II. What symbolizes hope in this poem?

Ans) Hope symbolizes with a free and courageous bird which sings without any fear no
matter what the situations are but the bird sings with its great pace.

III. When does hope provide comfort.

Ans) When we are in massive problems such as storm or other havoc which cause
decimation at large.in such disastrous situations hope provides great comfort and ease.

IV. What does hope demand in return?

Ans) Hope asks nothing from us in return.

 Composition
Paragraph Writing.

1)The Post Man 2) Village Life

Postman is a very familiar figure in our Life in a village refers to the life of people living in
society. He is a low- paid government employee of rural areas peacefully and calmly. Life in village is
the postal department. He puts on a khaki dress. He beautiful and peaceful as people residing in villages
carries a leather bag across his shoulders. He are close to nature. The major source of
moves from door to door and delivers letters, employment for people in village life is agriculture
parcels, money orders and other postal articles. He sector. Villages have the beautiful surrounding of
is as regular as a clock. He performs his duties in nature unlike cities and metropolitan areas. Life of
all weather fair or foul. He is honest, dutiful and village is full of contentment and happiness as
well-behaved. He is a friend of all and enemy of people aren’t in hurry always unlike city life.
none. He lives a very poor life. He can hardly make Pollution in village is less compared to cities as we
both ends meet with his small income. A village don’t have industries and traffic in rural areas.
postman leads a more toilsome life than a town People in village are more friendly and social in
postman. Thus a postman is a very important nature compared to cities. Life in village is very
person in our society. We cannot think of a simple and majority of people are involved in
civilized life without the services of a postman. We farming during day time. Villages lack basic
should give him due to honor and try to better his infrastructure and amenities compared to city life
condition. yet people lead a satisfied life.
3) The Farmer. 4) My Country
A farmer is a very important person. He works Pakistan is my country. Pakistan has 5
all day in the fields, growing crops which we eat. provinces and people mistakenly believe that there
Farmers are hardworking people. For a farmer, his are 4 provinces. Pakistan is a democratic country
land means everything. A farmer’s day begins early which is being run on the principles of Islam. Allah
in the morning. They grow crops and sell it in the has bestowed many things to Pakistan for example
market. They also grow fruits and vegetables. They different seasons and abundant mineral resources.
live in huts and mud houses. The farmer ploughs Pakistan is a nuclear power with the 5th largest and
his land with a pair of oxen. Some use tractors to powerful army in the world. The national language
do the work faster. They water their fields of Pakistan is Urdu and there are many languages
regularly. His family also helps him. When it rains, spoken in the country. Pakistan once had one of the
the farmers rejoice because rains mean a good most burgeoning economies of the world, but now
harvest. We must be grateful to the farmers. everything is going towards utter devastation and
destruction.
5) The Policeman 6) A Hockey match
A Policeman’s life is very hard. He keeps A very interesting hockey match was played
law and order. He catches the thieves. He chases yesterday, it was played between our school team
the thieves and the robbers. He arrests the gamblers and City School, and it was played on our school
and pick-pockets. Rain or sunshine, he is always on playground.Many students came to see the match.
duty. He keeps a watch over bad characters and The teams entered the ground at 4.45 p.m. The toss
picks them up when making mischief. A policeman was in favor of our team. The referee blew the
does many other duties. He controls traffic. He whistle. The match started at 5 p.m.The game was
follows, processions. He controls crowds in fairs very brisk from the beginning. Our team tried their
and festivals. He guards the houses of the leaders. best to score a goal but they could not succeed. The
He helps in floods and famines. He can fight the Captain of the City School hit the ball and was
fire also. He should not accept bribe. He should likely to score a goal. But it was saved by our goal-
become more responsible. The government should keeper.The referee blew the whistle. It was interval.
raise his pay as he is very low paid. In case of his After the interval, the match started again. Both the
death, his family should be provided for. teams tried their best to score goals. In the last
minute of the game, D.A.V. School was given a
penalty stroke. Their captain turned it into a goal.
Our school team lost the match by one goal.
7) A Football Match
 Last Saturday our school football team 8) Quaid-E-Azam
played a match with Army Public School. It was Quaid-e-Azam was born in Karachi on 29
played in our school playground. A large number December 1876. His Father name Jinnah Punjab.
of students of both the schools were present to He completed his education first at Karachi and
witness the match. At 2 p.m., the teams entered the then in England. On his return to India he started
field and took their positions. After the toss, the his practice as a Lawyer He was an efficient
referee blew the whistle and the match began. Our person. He joined the Indian National Congress but
school football team played very well from the soon left it and Joined the Muslim League with his
beginning. We scored four goals before half-time. great and wish Leader-ship, He started long and
After the interval, the teams changed the sides. hard campaign to get a separate home land for the
Army Public School had managed to score three Muslim. Finally he had succeeded it on 14th
goals before the interval. They tried their best to August 1947. as newly created country Pakistan.
equalise the score. The captain of Army Public Quaid-e-Azam became Pakistan’s first Governor
School got the ball and scored an easy goal. The General unfortunately only after twelve months of
referee blew the whistle and the game came to an creating of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam died on 11
end. The exciting match ended in a draw. September 1948.
9) My Ambition in life 10) Life in Big Cities.
My ambition in life is to become a doctor. Life in a big city is exciting and ever-
At present I am pained to see the doctors. They evolving. There are a lot of opportunities to learn
have no love for their suffering patients. They are and grow for people residing in a big city. These
after money. They prefer to work in big hospitals or cities provide a chance to grow personally and
big cities. Very few of them are willing to go to professionally. People living in these cities turn out
villages. Most of our villager suffer from diseases. to be smarter than those living in the small towns
Many of them die for want of medical aid. My first and villages owing to the kind of exposure they get.
care as a doctor will be to serve in a village. I shall Life in these cities is fast paced and only those who
give them the best medical treatment. I will not have a smart bent of mind can survive here.There is
charge any fee from really poor patients. Such is also a good scope of personal growth and
my humble ambition. May god help me to realize development in the big cities. Children living in
it! such cities have access to good schools and
11) Allama Iqbal colleges that do not just focus on the academics but
Allama Muhammad Iqbal, born on the 9th of on the all round development of the students. These
November, 1877, the man behind the ideology of educational institutes give the individuals a chance
Pakistan and the great poet was born in Sialkot. to participate in various kinds of activities and
After having command over traditional languages events to help them explore their interest. Besides,
including, Persian, Arabic, and Urdu, he attained there are a number of activities one can involve in
his M.A. degree in Philosophy from the Scottish outside the school which help in personal growth.
Mission School. There are many people who love
to write about him and many placed where you
search an essay on Sir Muhammad Allama Iqbal.
Especially on the essay writing service in Pakistan,
these leaders really need to be saluted for what they
have done to Muslim nations. Sir Allama Iqbal died
on the 21st of April, 1938, but his remarkable work
and stand for Muslims will remain alive throughout
our lives. He is buried next to the Badshahi Mosque
in Lahore. His beautiful poetry still keeps on
inspiring people and young.

Letter Writing
Write a letter to your father asking him to send you some moneny.

Examination Hall
City A.B.C
17 September 2019
My dear father,
I received your kind letter few days ago. I was busy in my annual examination. The result
has been declared you will be glad to know that I have passed the examination with good marks.
Now I need new books for next class. I also need exercise books and new uniform. Kindly send
me Rs.12000- to meet all these requirements.
Hope you will send me the amount early so that I may not miss my lesson.
Pay my respects to all at home and love to my siblings.
Your loving son,
Wasif Noor
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Write a letter to your father informing him about your progress in studies.
Examination Hall
City A.B.C
17 September 2019
My dear father,
I received your kind letter day before yesterday. I was pleased to know that everything is O.K at
home. You have asked me about my progress in studies. You will be glad to know that my mid-term
examination was held last month. I have got its result only yesterday. I have secured 70% marks in all my
subjects. Though I was hoping more marks, owing to my health problem I could not do so.I have started
working hard for next test. I hope I will get 80+ in it. My teachers are also helping us in our studies.
With love and best wishes
Your loving son,
Wasif Noor
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Write a letter to your friend inviting him to spend the summer vacations with you.
Examination Hall
City A.B.C
17 September 2019
Dear Friend,
I am well here and hopping the same for you. As you know that our vacations has started.
I’ve written this letter to invite you to spend your vacations with me in Quetta. It will be a great
pleasure for me. We shall be visiting different places in Quetta in which includes Hanna Lake,
Liquat Park, Ziyarat and many other such places. I assure you that this will be an enjoyable
experience for you.
I hope you will think over my request. Give my wishes to your parents.

Your Loving Friend,

Junaid Alam
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Write a letter to your friend to for loan of a camera.

Examination Hall
City A.B.C
17 September 2019
Dear Irfan,
I hope you will be gay and happy. I was intended to write early but I just could not do so as I was
busy here with my class fellows in arranging a picnic program. We have decided visit Ziarat next Friday.
As you know Ziarat is a very beautiful valley.We shall take some pictures of Ziarat Residency and snow
fall scenes there. We do not have a camera. Kindly send me your camera for a few days so that we may
capture some photographs. I shall use it very carefully and will return it to you on my departure. I hope
you will hand it over to the person who delivers this letter to you.
Yours Sincerely
Aliyan Yousaf
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Write a letter to your uncle thanking him for sending you a gift of camera.
Examination Hall
City A.B.C
17 September 2019

My dear Uncle,
I received your letter along with the valuable gift of wrist watch yesterday which you sent me on
my birthday. The watch is very beautiful and precious one. It delighted me and reflects the love you
have for me. I shall keep it with great care. It will always remind me of your great affection. It will help
me to become regular and punctual in my studies. I am grateful to you for sending me such a beautiful
gift.
Pay my regards to great aunt and little Wali.
Yours affectionately
Syed Waleed
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 Application Writing
To,
The principal
Government High School
X,Y,z
subject- FOR SICK LEAVE
Respected sir,
Most humbly and respectfully I beg to say that I am suffering from high fever since last
night. There for I am unable to attend my classes from 2nd September to 4th September . Kindly
grant me leave for two days.
I shall be very grateful for your kind acts.

Yours faithfully
Ayan
Roll no 1221
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Write a letter to your principal for fee concession.

To,
The principal
Government High School
X,Y,z
Subject:- APPLICATION FOR FEE CONCESSION
Respected Sir,
Most respectfully it is to bring in your kind information that my father is a government
employee with meager income. We have a joint family. Being the sole earner of the family it is
impossible for my father to meet the expenses of the family. Therefore I am unable to pay my
fees. It is my humble request to you kindly grant me full fee concession so that I may be able to
continue my studies without any hindrance. Your quick response will be a source of relief for
me.
I shall be very grateful to you.
Yours faithfully
Ayan
Roll no 1221
Application for school leaving certificate

To,
The principal
Government High School
X,Y,z
Subject:-GRANT OF SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE.
Respected Sir,
With due respect I beg to say that I am studying in class 9th. My father has been
transferred to Islamabad. All family is shifting there as father cannot leave us here. I am also
moving with the family. Therefore I may kindly be granted school leaving certificate,so that I
may continue my studies there.
I shall be thankful to you.
Yours faithfully
Ayan
Roll no 1221