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Study skills

Write five words that come to your mind when you hear these words.

school friend

family Leh

Time to listen

Listen to a news item about a handicapped girl from Assam who overcame obstacles to

pass her matriculation exam with flying colours.*

Now, answer these questions based on your listening.

1. How old is Jebin and what disability does she suffer from?

2. Who are her parents?

3. What did Jebin achieve that made everyone proud of her?

4. Who had helped Jebin through the years?

5. How has her school honoured her?

6. What are Jebin’s future plans?

7. What is the meaning of the expression: ‘over the moon’?
* For listening text, turn to page 166.
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