A lesson from English 8, Fourth quarter

1. by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

2. SPELLING
WORDS
1.threshold
2.quiescence
3.tremendous
4.pawn
5.tribulations

3. by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

4. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
( 14 November 1889 – 27
May 1964) was an Indian
independence activist, and
subsequently, the first
Prime Minister of India and
a central figure in Indian
politics before and after
independence.

5. We stand at the end of an era and on the
threshold of a new period of history. Asia,
after a long period of quiescence, has
suddenly become important again in world
affairs. It was here that civilization began and
man started on his unending adventure of life.
Here the mind of man searched unceasingly
for truth and the spirit of man shone out like a
beacon which lighted up the whole world
THRESHOLD- n. the starting point
for a new state or experience
QUIESCENCE- n. quiet and inactive
restfulness

6. “It was here that
civilization began and
man started on his
unending adventure of

8. A change is coming over the scene
now and Asia is again finding herself.
We live in a tremendous age of
transition and already the next stage
takes shape when Asia takes her
rightful place with the other
continents.
TREMENDOUS- adj. extraordinarily
large in size or extent

9. Asia takes her
rightful place with
the other
continents.

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11. In this crisis in world history
Asia will necessarily play a vital role .
The countries of Asia can no longer
be used as pawns by others; they are
bound to have their own policies in
world affairs. The West has driven us
into wars and conflicts.
PAWN- n. borrowing and leaving an
article as security for repayment of
the loan

12. The countries of Asia
can no longer be
used as pawns by
others

14. Today, there are conflicts in many
countries, and all of us in Asia are full
of our own troubles. Nevertheless, the
whole spirit and outlook of Asia are
peaceful, and the emergence of Asia in
world affairs will be a powerful
influence for world peace.

15. Is Taiwan a
part of
China?

16. Taiwan is part of its own definition
of China under the ROC (Republic
of China) withTaipei as its capital,
and not part of China under the
definition of the PRC (People’s
Republic of China) in Beijing.
- https://guidetotaipei.com/article/is-Taiwan-part-of-china

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19. “It was here that
civilization began and
man started on his
unending adventure of

20. Asia takes her
rightful place with
the other
continents.

21. The countries of Asia
can no longer be
used as pawns by
others

22. All over Asia we are passing
through trials and tribulations . Let us
not be disheartened by this; this is
inevitable in an age of mighty
transition. There are a new vitality
and powerful creative impulses in all
the peoples of Asia.
TRIBULATIONS- n. an annoying or
frustrating or catastrophic event

23. Let us not be
disheartened by this; this
is inevitable in an age of
mighty transition.

28. On 27 April 2018, a summit took place
between Moon and Kim in the South Korean
zone of the Joint Security Area. North
Korean leader Kim Jong-un and South
Korea's President Moon Jae-in met at the
line that divides Korea. The summit ended
with both countries pledging to work towards
complete denuclearization of the Korean
Peninsula.

29. The masses are awake and they demand their
heritage. Strong winds are blowing all over
Asia. Let us not be afraid of them, but rather
welcome them for only with their help can we
build the new Asia of our dreams. Let us,
above all, have faith in the human spirit
which Asia has symbolized for those long ages
past.

33. “It was here that
civilization began and
man started on his
unending adventure of

34. Asia takes her
rightful place with
the other
continents.

35. The countries of Asia
can no longer be
used as pawns by
others

36. Let us not be
disheartened by this; this
is inevitable in an age of
mighty transition.

37. threshold- starting point
quiescence- inactivity
tremendous- great amount
pawn- security for loan
tribulations- suffering

38. 1. Her gold bracelet was used as
_________ for her debt.
2. A period of _________ happens after
the tiring Christmas holiday
celebrations.
3. Her son’s illness has been a source of
__________.

39. 4. Even if you put __________ effort,
you cannot break this concrete wall.
5. When I noticed physical changes in
me, I know I was about to enter my
teenage __________.

40. “It was here that
civilization began and
man started on his
unending adventure of
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41. Asia takes her
rightful place with
the other
continents.
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42. The countries of Asia
can no longer be
used as pawns by
others
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43. Let us not be
disheartened by this; this
is inevitable in an age of
mighty transition.
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44. 1. Her gold bracelet was used as
_________ for her debt.
2. A period of ___________ happens
after the tiring Christmas holiday
celebrations.
3. Her son’s illness has been a source of
_____________.
pawn
quiescence
tribulations

45. 4. Even if you put ____________
effort, you cannot break this concrete
wall.
5. When I noticed physical changes in
me, I know I was about to enter my
teenage __________.
tremendous
threshold

46. by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru