Buildings To Remember
Summary
Mita and her classmates go on a school trip to Bandel Church with their history teacher. As they travel, the teacher asks if anyone has been there before. Mita says she has, but the teacher stops her from saying too much so that it stays a surprise.
On the way, Sunita asks why they are visiting this church. The teacher explains that some places are fun to visit, while others help us learn about history and culture. She tells them that Bandel Church is one of the oldest churches in West Bengal. It was built a long time ago and shows the history of the Portuguese people in Bengal. This makes the students curious, and they ask more questions about why old buildings are important.
Buildings To Remember
Where is the Charminar located?
Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Which famous palace is located in Murshidabad?
One of the most famous palaces in Murshidabad is the Hazarduari Palace.
Where is the Golden Temple located?
Amritsar, Punjab.
Which famous monument is situated in Delhi?
Qutab Minar.
Where is the Victoria Memorial situated?
Kolkata, West Bengal.
Where is the Konark Sun Temple?
Konark, Odisha.
Do you know any other famous monument?
Taj Mahal.
Activity-1
| Name of the monument visited | The Bandel Church |
| Location of the monument | Hooghly |
| Numbers of team members | Twenty five |
| Means of transport | Bus |
| The Mughal Emperor mentioned here | Akbar and Shah Jahan |
| The year the Church was built | 1599 |
Activity-2
Find out words with similar meanings from the text:
- Answered: Explained
- Staring: Looking
- Told: Stated
- Started: Began
- Establish: Build
- Carried on: Continued
Activity-3
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the given verbs in the brackets:
- Last Sunday, Reba Visited (visit/visited) the zoo.
- They drink (drink/drunk) coffee everyday.
- Farmers grow (grow/grew) crops in the field.
- The boys enjoyed (enjoy/enjoyed) the football match yesterday.
- Subir sang (sings/sang) a patriotic song yesterday.
- We go (go/went) to school everyday by bus.
Activity-4
Answer the following questions:
- Where did the bus stop?
Answer: In front of the Bandel Church. - What were the names of the two friends of Mita?
Answer: Amina, Suniita. - How many Christians were taken to Agra fort?
Answer: A thousand Christians. - Who were made to stand before the ferocious elephants?
Answer: Father Joan da Cruz and a few thousand Christians. - What did the elephant do with Father Joan da Cruz?
Answer: The elephant carried him to the Emperor and knelt before him, as if asking for mercy. - Where was the fort of Shah Jahan located?
Answer: In Agra.
Activity-5
Make a list of what Mita and her friends saw at the Bandel church. One is done for you:
Ans:
- A huge clock with four faces.
- The Mast.
- Many wall paintings of Christ.
- The statue of Mother Mary.
- The Cemetery.
- The prayer hall.
Activity-6
Fill in the blanks with proper words from the help box: (huge, happy, loud, historical, excited, ferocious)
- We have many historical places in our country.
- Kaberi was very excited when she saw the museum in Kolkata.
- There are many huge buildings in our town.
- They were happy when they returned to their hometown.
- Keep away from the ferocious animals.
- There was a loud noise in the classroom just before the teacher entered.
Activity-7
Suppose you went to a zoo with your parents and saw many interesting things there. Write five sentences to describe your experience.
Answer:
Visiting Alipore Zoo with my parents was an unforgettable experience. We arrived in the morning, when the air was fresh and the animals were just starting their day. I saw majestic lions, playful monkeys, colorful parrots, and elegant flamingos, each with their own unique charm. Watching the animals eat was fascinating, giraffes gracefully chewed leaves, while the tigers devoured their meals with powerful bites. The entire visit was thrilling, and I loved learning about different creatures and their habitats.