The Desert (3. The Desert) CBSE class 7 English : An Alien Hand Chapter 3. The Desert summary with detailed explanation of the lesson The Desert along with meanings of difficult words. Given here is the complete explanation of the lesson, along with summary, explanation and questions and answers of each topic of lesson 3. The Desert.
Comprehension Check [page-16]
2. The phrases on the left in the following box occur in the text.
Match each of them with a phrase on the right.
(i) an endless stretch of sand fertile place with water and plants in a desert (ii) waterless and without shelter not visible because the grass is thick (iii) an oasis nothing but sand as far as one can see (iv) hidden by a cover of grass no water and no shade
Comprehension Check [page-16]
Comprehension Check [page-19]
1. A camel can do without water for days together. What is the reason given in the text? |
2. How do the smaller desert animals fulfill their need for water? |
3. In a desert the temperature rises during the day and falls rapidly at night. Why? |
Exercises
Do the following activities in groups.
1. Describe a desert in your own way. Write a paragraph and read it aloud to your classmates. |
2. Go to the library and collect information about the lifestyle of people in desert areas— their food, clothes, work, social customs, etc. Share this information with the group. |