Class 8 English - Chapter 2: The Tsunami
About the Chapter:
This chapter is based on the real tsunami that happened on 26 December 2004.
It describes the suffering and bravery of people during the disaster.
What is a Tsunami?
A tsunami is a series of huge sea waves caused by an earthquake under the sea.
Main Stories in the Chapter:
1. Ignesious:
He lost many family members in the tsunami but some survived as they were away from home.
2. Sanjeev:
A brave policeman who saved his family but lost his life while trying to save another person.
3. Meghna:
A 13-year-old girl who floated on a wooden door for two days and survived.
4. Almas Javed:
She survived the tsunami but lost her entire family and was deeply shocked.
Themes:
- Natural disasters are powerful.
- Courage and presence of mind are important.
- Human bravery and sacrifice.
Important Questions & Answers:
Q1. What caused the tsunami in 2004?
Answer: A powerful earthquake under the sea caused the tsunami.
Q2. Why did Sanjeev lose his life?
Answer: He was swept away while trying to save another person.
Q3. How did Meghna survive?
Answer: She held onto a wooden door and floated for two days.
Q4. What happened to Almas’s family?
Answer: Her entire family was swept away by the waves.
Q5. What lesson do we learn?
Answer: We learn the importance of courage and bravery during difficult times.
About the Chapter:
This chapter is based on the real tsunami that happened on 26 December 2004.
It describes the suffering and bravery of people during the disaster.
What is a Tsunami?
A tsunami is a series of huge sea waves caused by an earthquake under the sea.
Main Stories in the Chapter:
1. Ignesious:
He lost many family members in the tsunami but some survived as they were away from home.
2. Sanjeev:
A brave policeman who saved his family but lost his life while trying to save another person.
3. Meghna:
A 13-year-old girl who floated on a wooden door for two days and survived.
4. Almas Javed:
She survived the tsunami but lost her entire family and was deeply shocked.
Themes:
- Natural disasters are powerful.
- Courage and presence of mind are important.
- Human bravery and sacrifice.
Important Questions & Answers:
Q1. What caused the tsunami in 2004?
Answer: A powerful earthquake under the sea caused the tsunami.
Q2. Why did Sanjeev lose his life?
Answer: He was swept away while trying to save another person.
Q3. How did Meghna survive?
Answer: She held onto a wooden door and floated for two days.
Q4. What happened to Almas’s family?
Answer: Her entire family was swept away by the waves.
Q5. What lesson do we learn?
Answer: We learn the importance of courage and bravery during difficult times.
