Question Answers For All Chapters – English Class 6
1. Answer the following questions :
(a) What do George’s parents do to save the planet?
- George’s parents avoid using technology, do not use electricity, ride bicycles instead of cars, and eat only homemade vegetarian food.
(b) What planet do we live on?
- We live on Earth.
(c) Does George agree with his parents? Write what he thinks.
- No, George does not agree with his parents. He believes that science can help the planet instead of harming it.
(d) Who is George’s friend and neighbour?
- George’s friend and neighbor is Annie.
(e) Who is Eric? What does he do?
- Eric is Annie’s father. He is a brilliant scientist who studies space.
(f) What can Cosmos do?
- Cosmos is a special computer that can open windows to space and take people to different planets and stars.
(g) What does the nasty scientist want?
- The evil scientist wants to steal Cosmos and use it for his own selfish plans.
2. Name the following with the help of the passage.
1. The book that is reviewed → George’s Secret Key to the Universe
2. The author of the book → Lucy Hawking
3. The person who has presented the information in the book → Stephen Hawking
4. The person who has drawn pictures for the book → Garry Parsons
3. Read the following :
✔ Expect → Expected → Unexpected
✔ Fortune → Fortunate → Unfortunate
✔ Able → Ability → Disability
4. What are the various things we find in the universe ? List them from the passage.
- Planets
- Stars
- Black Holes
- Galaxies
- Comets
- Asteroids
5. Write an informal letter from George to his parents. In the letter, George tells his parents what he thinks.
Dear Mom and Dad,
I know you both believe that technology harms the planet, but I think it can also help. Science has allowed us to learn more about space and nature. With the right use of technology, we can protect the Earth. I believe we should use science wisely instead of avoiding it completely.
Love,
George
6. Hold debates on the following issues in your mother tongue and then write the main points in English.
🔹 Is science and technology good for us?
✔ Yes, because it helps in medical treatments, space research, and communication.
✔ No, because too much technology can harm the environment.
🔹 Can we avoid electricity?
✔ No, because it is needed for daily life.
✔ Yes, if we use natural energy like solar and wind power.
🔹 What are the major problems in today’s world?
✔ Pollution, global warming, and deforestation.
✔ Overuse of technology and loss of natural resources.
7. Note the following points which are used to write a book review.
Name of the book Name of the author
Name of the illustrator or artist who draws pictures What the book is about
Your opinion about the book
Using the above points, try to write a simple book review on any book of your
choice in about 10-12 lines.
📖 Book Name: George’s Secret Key to the Universe
✍ Author: Lucy Hawking
🔬 Scientific Information Provided by: Stephen Hawking
🎨 Illustrator: Garry Parsons
🌍 What is the book about? → It is about a boy named George who learns about space with the help of a supercomputer named Cosmos.
👍 Opinion about the book: → The book is exciting, full of adventure, and teaches us about the universe in a fun way.
Sakshi says
thank you