Chapter 8 का नाम Follow That Dream है — Kaveri Class 9 English book का यह chapter एक Prose chapter है, जिसमें dreams, ambition, hard work, sacrifice, challenges और self-belief के बारे में बताया गया है। Chapter में एक mother अपनी daughter Ming को अपने dream को pursue करने की सलाह देती है। इस post में Follow That Dream Question Answer ke sabhi answers Class 9 students ke liye simple English mein diye gaye hain। Is chapter ke साथ आने वाली poem "Believe in Yourself" ka alag post yahan uplabdh hai।
Reflect and Respond
1. What is your dream?
Answer: My dream is to become successful in my chosen field and use my abilities to help others.
2. Who inspires you to dream?
Answer: My parents, teachers and successful people who overcome difficulties inspire me to dream big.
3. What qualities should you have to fulfil your dream?
Answer: I should have determination, discipline, patience, hard work, self-confidence and perseverance.
4. Explain Abdul Kalam's quotation about dreams.
Answer: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam means that a real dream is not simply something we see while sleeping. It is a strong goal or ambition that inspires us so deeply that we continuously work to achieve it.
5. What role can parents and community play?
Answer: Parents and the community can provide emotional support, guidance, encouragement, education, resources and opportunities. They can also help children overcome difficulties while pursuing their dreams.
Reading for Meaning
The reading section is a letter from a mother to her daughter, Ming, taken from Irene Chua's collection My Daughter, My Friend. The mother encourages Ming to follow her dream but also tells her to understand the effort, time, money and sacrifice required.
She explains that achieving excellence requires intense and focused effort. She also says that dreams can change as life changes, and a person's new hopes can become equally meaningful.
Check Your Understanding — True/False
| No. | Statement | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reaching a high level of skill requires focused dedication for about a decade. | True |
| 2 | Effort and sacrifice are essential for achieving aspirations. | True |
| 3 | Achieving deep desires involves very little difficulty. | False |
| 4 | Life goals and hopes can evolve over time. | True |
| 5 | A strong support network is a hurdle to ambition. | False |
| 6 | Major goals require no financial expense or sacrifice. | False |
| 7 | Many people's aspirations remain wishes because they do not move beyond daydreaming. | True |
These answers follow the mother's advice and examples in the letter.
Critical Reflection
Extract 1
(i) Enthusiasm : Passion :: Belief : ______
Answer: Conviction
(ii) Realistic assessment of effort, investment and sacrifice prevents ______.
Answer: B. an early abandonment of the dream
(iii) "Plunge" indicates a ______ involvement.
Answer: Complete
(iv) Why is "doing what you love best" intrinsic motivation?
Answer: Because the motivation comes from within the person — the satisfaction and happiness of doing something they genuinely love, rather than only from external rewards.
(v) One motivating factor besides success
Answer: Passion for the work can keep a person on track even when stamina is running out.
Extract 2
(i) Dreams are not static but rather ______.
Answer: Dynamic
(ii) What does "hopes and aspirations are no less than the original dream" mean?
Answer: It means that even when life changes our original dreams, new hopes and goals can become equally valuable and meaningful.
(iii) Phrase indicating a complex journey
Answer: "negotiate a path through a maze of hurdles"
(iv) Why would more people participate in the dreamscape?
Answer: Because as a person's life and circumstances change, achieving a dream may involve more people who provide support, guidance or become part of the person's journey.
(v) Tone of the extract
Answer: C. optimistic and encouraging
Important Questions
1. What must Ming have written to her mother?
Answer: Ming probably wrote to her mother about a dream or career ambition she wanted to pursue and sought her mother's opinion or support.
2. How can one attain an international level of skill?
Answer:
- By pursuing the subject with intense and focused dedication for many years.
- By investing sufficient effort, time, money and sacrifice in the chosen field.
3. What differentiates dreamers from achievers?
Answer: Dreamers only wish for success, whereas achievers take action. They are willing to work hard, make sacrifices, face obstacles and remain committed to their goals.
4. How does Ming's mother persuade her?
Answer: She uses questions, practical advice and examples from real life. She explains both the benefits and difficulties of following a dream, making her advice realistic and convincing.
5. How does she balance encouragement with caution?
Answer: She begins by encouraging Ming to follow her dream, but she also asks her to consider the time, effort, financial investment, sacrifices and obstacles involved.
6. Is her advice relevant today?
Answer: Yes. Today's students also face competition, financial limitations, changing circumstances and uncertainty. Her advice to combine passion with realistic planning, perseverance and commitment remains relevant.
7. What "costs" are you willing to invest?
Answer: I am willing to invest time, hard work, discipline, patience and continuous learning. I am also willing to make reasonable sacrifices to achieve my goals.
Vocabulary and Structures
Vocabulary — Dreamscape
"-scape" means a view or scene.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mindscape | the landscape/world of the mind |
| seascape | a view or scene of the sea |
| landscape | a view of natural scenery/land |
| cityscape | a view of a city |
Dialogue Answers: 1. seascape, 2. cityscape, 3. landscape, 4. mindscape
Expressions — Correct Meanings
1. "burn in her blood"
Answer: (ii) have a passionate desire
2. "an uphill task"
Answer: (i) a tough challenge
3. "buoyed up"
Answer: (iv) lifted in spirit
4. "wishful thinking"
Answer: (iii) a hopeful belief but unlikely to be true
5. "wet blanket"
Answer: (i) spoil-sport
6. "coursing through her veins"
Answer: (ii) flowing through her body
First Conditional
The chapter uses the first conditional for real or possible future situations.
- If the idea excites you, go ahead and try it.
- If you hear strange noises, check what is happening.
- If this seems too hard, do not give up.
- If you care about the issue, take action.
- If you finish early, help your classmates.
The textbook specifically explains that an imperative can be used in the main clause of this conditional structure.
Use of "Could"
| Sentence | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. It could be in any field... | Possibility |
| 2. I wish I could be this or the other... | Unreal/hypothetical situation |
| 3. They could have preferred to trade their dream... | Past possibility/speculation |
| 4. ...they could support their siblings... | Past ability or purpose |
Exercise Answers
- I wish I could travel without worrying about money.
- They could have taken the shorter route, but they did not know about it.
- When I was younger, I could run without stopping.
- She could be at the library right now.
- Could you repeat the question?
Grammar — Experiential Learning
- It helps students gain practical knowledge.
- Traditionally, students learned by listening to lectures.
- Students work on projects.
- They apply what they have learned.
- A student studying science conducts experiments.
- A business student analyses a case study.
- Learners must reflect on what went well.
- This reflection helps them.
- Experiential learning is more effective.
- More schools and universities will incorporate experiential learning in the future.
The exercise asks students to select grammatical forms appropriate to the context and time reference.
Listening Activity
The listening section concerns vocational courses starting at school. The passage asks for:
- Month when courses begin
- Skills for future studies and jobs
- Courses such as Graphic Design, ______, Web Application and Entrepreneurship Skills
- Who will conduct classes
- Where application forms will be available
- Who will receive course choice
These answers require the exact teacher-recorded transcript, which is referenced in the textbook as being on page 275; the supplied chapter pages themselves do not contain that transcript.
Speaking Activity — Dreamer, Parent, Mentor and Friend
Sample Role-play
Dreamer: I know this might sound challenging, but I have always dreamed of becoming a trekking guide.
Parent: I know you are passionate, but what about financial stability?
Mentor: Remember, dreams need planning. You should research the career and prepare a long-term plan.
Friend: You have always been good at handling difficult situations. Do not give up, but make a backup plan too.
Dreamer: I understand the risks. I will work hard and prepare myself properly.
The textbook provides these four roles and corresponding prompts.
Writing Task — Email
Email to a Design Institute
From: student@gmail.com
To: director@designinstitute.com
Subject: Enquiry Regarding Summer Design Workshop
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a Class 9 student and I am passionate about pursuing a career in designing. I recently came to know about the summer workshop being conducted by your reputed design institute.
I would like to know the duration, eligibility criteria, course fee, timings and application procedure for the workshop. I would also be grateful if you could inform me about the topics and activities covered during the programme.
I am very interested in joining the workshop and request you to provide me with the necessary details.
Yours sincerely,
Prabhat Kumar
Class 9
Contact: XXXXXXXX
The textbook specifies formal language, no abbreviations, and the components of an email header, message and complementary close.
Vision Board
A vision board is a visual representation of your goals, dreams and inspirations. It can contain pictures, words and symbols representing what you want to achieve.
It can include:
- My Dreams
- I Want to Try
- Goals
- Places I Will Go
- Inspiration
Chapter 8 Summary
Follow That Dream ka mukhya sandesh hai ki keval dream dekhna paryapt nahi hai। Use poora karne ke liye passion + planning + hard work + sacrifice + perseverance + self-belief zaroori hain।
Ming ki mother use apne dream ko follow karne ke liye encourage karti hai, lekin saath hi yeh bhi samjhati hai ki dream ko poora karne mein varshon ka effort, financial investment aur sacrifice lag sakta hai। Woh yeh bhi batati hai ki life ke saath hamare dreams badal sakte hain aur naye aspirations bhi utne hi meaningful ho sakte hain।
Mukhya sandesh: Dream big, believe in yourself, but also be ready to work hard, face challenges and make sacrifices to turn your dream into reality.
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