Std. 10 English 1.4 Be SMART Warming Up & English Workshop Answers | Maharashtra Board

 1.4 Be Smart 

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1. Career Factors

Question: Which factors are important while choosing a career?

Answer: The important career factors are:

• Skills
• Interest
• Abilities
• Personality
• Demand
• Financial gains
• Family profession
• Future prospects

Question: Which factors do you regard as important ones?

Answer: I regard interest, abilities, skills and future prospects as important factors.

2. Acrostics

Question: Prepare an acrostic for your dearest family member.

Answer: MOTHER
M – Motivating
O – Optimistic
T – Thoughtful
H – Helpful
E – Encouraging
R – Respectful

Question: Prepare an acrostic for your best friend.

Answer: FRIEND
F – Faithful
R – Respectful
I – Inspiring
E – Encouraging
N – Noble
D – Dependable

Question: Prepare an acrostic for a quality or feeling.

Answer: KIND
K – Kind
I – Intelligent
N – Noble
D – Dependable

Question: Prepare an acrostic for any profession.

Answer: TEACHER
T – Talented
E – Educated
A – Able
C – Caring
H – Helpful
E – Encouraging
R – Responsible

3. Noun, Verb or Adjective

Question: Say whether the underlined words are used as a Noun, Verb or Adjective.

(a) I walk to school everyday. – Verb
(b) I go for a walk everyday. – Noun
(c) They gave me a gift everyday. – Noun
(d) You can gift her a story book. – Verb
(e) It was sold as a gift pack. – Adjective
(f) They bought a new house on 10th street. – Adjective
(g) The water-tanks leak a lot. – Verb
(h) The old-age home houses 100 aging and homeless people. – Verb

Be SMART...! – Words and Meanings

Word / Phrase	Simple Meaning
Thrive	Prosper; grow and succeed
Illuminate	Enlighten; make clear
At the helm of	In charge of; leading
Steer	Channelize; guide in a particular direction
Rubric	A guideline or heading
Benchmark	A standard used to measure or judge something
Defensive	Justificative; trying to protect or justify oneself
Adhere	Bind; stick to or follow
Consistent	Steady; regular
Down to earth	Real and practical
To execute	To carry out; to do
Strategy	A plan of action

Be SMART...! – Margin Questions and Answers

1. Why do some people find setting goals a challenge?

Answer: Some people find setting goals challenging because they may fear failure and may not know clearly what they want to achieve.

2. How does quantifying goals help us?

Answer: Quantifying goals helps us to track our progress and measure our performance towards the goals.

3. What factor is unreal while setting goals?

Answer: A goal is unreal when it is beyond our present skills or area of expertise. Expecting to become an expert in a short time is unrealistic.

4. To what are efforts towards success compared? Why?

Answer: Efforts towards success are compared to putting something into a trumpet. It is because the quality and quantity of energy we put in directly affect the results.

English Workshop – Answers

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English Workshop – Be SMART...!

1. Complete the following web with the words associated with the text.

Components of Success:

• Desire
• Dream
• Vision
• Skill
• Will
• Goal
• Action
• Hard work

2. (A) Pick out examples from the text that support each fact.

(a) Goals should be achievable.

Setting goals that can be completed in the designated period of time. Often, these goals may act like stepping stones to help meet broader goals that further define a career.

(b) A time-limit should be set to achieve goals.

Establish time parameters around each goal, as it will help increase focus and accountability. All these have to be practised and implemented without hesitation, doubt or indifference, but within a deadline.

(c) A specific field/area has to be fixed to achieve goals.

Specific involves identifying a specific area for improvement. The more specific the area, the more refined the achievement of one's goal can be. It makes it easier to set parameters and work towards the goal.

(d) Good results depend upon the quality and quantity of work put in.

The quality and quantity of energy we put forth, directly impact the results.

(e) A benchmark is needed to track progress.

Quantifying goals provides specific ways to track progress against goals. This makes it easy to benchmark performance throughout the goal period, including areas to improve.

3. Complete the following sentences.

(a) SMART goals are a methodology of thinking that helps people reach success.

(b) Two valuable assets of setting goals are a sense of originality and a stepping stone to illuminate the path.

4. Read this quote.

“If we don't put anything in, we can't get anything out.”

(a) You reap as you sow.

(b) Input is equal to output.

(c) As you sow, so shall you reap.

(d) What goes around comes around.

(e) You get what you give.

5. Drafting a Speech

How I can draft an impressive speech:

• Understand the topic clearly.
• Prepare an introduction, main content and conclusion.
• Use simple and clear language.
• Include relevant thoughts, examples and slogans.
• Organise the ideas properly.
• Use a suitable length for the speech.
• Speak confidently with proper pronunciation.
• Maintain eye contact with the audience.

6. Speech Development

(A) Content

• Greeting and introduction of the topic.
• Explanation of the main theme with organised thoughts and ideas.
• Moral and practical application with examples.
• Conclusion.

(B) Speaking Presentation

• Speak clearly with correct pronunciation.
• Use proper voice modulation and projection.
• Maintain eye contact with the audience.
• Use suitable gestures and expressions.
• Speak confidently.

7. Dos and Don'ts for delivering a speech

Dos	Don'ts
Talk slowly	Don't mumble
Emphasize key words	Don't look up or down
Speak clearly	Don't speak too fast
Maintain eye contact	Don't read continuously from notes
Use proper gestures	Don't use unnecessary gestures
Be confident	Don't show nervousness
Use voice modulation	Don't use the same tone throughout

Q.8. You are going to participate in an Interschool Elocution Competition. The subject given to you is “How to Achieve Success in Life.” Draft a speech to present it in the competition.

Speech: How to Achieve Success in Life

Respected teachers and my dear friends,

Good morning to all. Today I am going to speak on the topic “How to Achieve Success in Life.”

Success does not come easily. We must set a clear goal and make proper planning to achieve it. Proper guidance, dedication, hard work and perseverance are very important for success.

We should gain knowledge and information and follow the examples of successful people. We must have confidence and passion for our work. Sometimes we have to make sacrifices to achieve our goals. Most importantly, we should never give up when we face difficulties.

SMART goals help us to achieve success. Our goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound. We should take action according to our plan and work consistently towards our goal.

To conclude, success is the result of proper planning, hard work, confidence, dedication and perseverance. If we believe in ourselves and never give up, we can surely achieve success.

Thank you!

9. Project Work – SMART Goal

(a) Specific Area:

1. English – 4 units
2. Mathematics – 6 units
3. Science – 6 units
4. Social Science – 6 units
5. Marathi – 6 units
6. Hindi – 6 units

(b) Measurable:

Test I	Test II	Semester I
Poor	Fair	Fair
Fair	Good	Good
Fair	Good	Very Good
Good	Very Good	Very Good
Good	Very Good	Excellent
Very Good	Excellent	Excellent

(c) Achievable Goal:

To score 90% or more in the SSC Examination through regular study, revision, practice tests and proper time management.

(d) Realistic Goal:

To study regularly, complete the syllabus on time and improve my performance through continuous practice.

(e) Time-bound Goal:

I will complete the syllabus before the examination and revise all subjects regularly within the given time.