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Glitter Communicative English Main Coursebook 8 (Revised)

Glitter Communicative English Main Coursebook 8 (Revised)

Vinita Kumar, Cordova Pub

ICSEClass 8
English

Brooklyn Bridge

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  1. 1.

    Read these words :

    spectacularparalysingintricaciesindomitabledecodedtangible
    1. Why did everyone have a negative comment to make when Washington was struck by the caisson disease?
    2. Do you think Emily was the perfect companion for Washington?
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    1. Everyone had a negative comment because the Roeblings were t...
    2. Yes, Emily was the perfect companion. She was not only devoted but also immensely capable a...
  2. 2.

    Tick (√) the correct answer in each.

    1. What was Joe Roebling by profession?
      1. doctor
      2. architect
      3. draftsman
      4. creative engineer
    2. What 'vision' of a bridge did Roebling have?
      1. a hanging bridge
      2. a bridge with a garden
      3. a bridge connecting New York and Long Island
    3. Why did experts, throughout the world, tell Roebling to forget his idea?
      1. It could not be done.
      2. It was not practical.
      3. It had never been done before.
      4. All of these.
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    1. (d) creative engineer
    2. (c) a bridge connecting New York and Lo
    3. (d) All ...
  3. 3.
    1. How did Washington communicate with his wife?
    2. In what ways did his wife support his dream?
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    1. Washington communicated with his wife by developing a code o...
    2. Emily supported his dream by tirelessly acting as his intermediary. She studied higher mathematics and cable construction fo...
  4. 4.

    Some important parts of the story are given below. Number them in sequence as they appear in the story.

    The bridge was finally completed in 1883.
    For thirteen years, Washington tapped out instructions.
    John Roeblings was inspired by an idea to build a spectacular bridge.
    As Washington lay on his hospital bed, he communicated with his wife.
    A tetanus infection caused his death.
    He indicated to her that he wanted her to call the engineers.
    Washinton Roebling suffered a paralysing injury.

     

  5. 5.
    Why did people feel that the project of the bridge should be scrapped?
  6. 6.
    Do you think determination opens ways and makes you focus on your goals clearly? Explain with the help of the incidents in the story.
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