ST. XAVIER’S SCHOOLS – CHANDIGARH, PANCHKULA, MOHALI, ZIRAKPUR

Class - 4 English Worksheet - 8

THE TALE OF A MOUNTAIN

A lonely mountain feels sorry for itself

until it accidently learns a beautiful secret!

SECTION 1

Once upon a time there lived a mountain, which was so high that it might have been

the tallest mountain in the whole world. It stood alone in the blue sky. The plain was

far below it. So it had very few friends. Only the big fluffy clouds reached all the way

to its peak. But what fun it was to poke its pointed peak into their fluffy middle! It

tickled them! The clouds would burst into laughter, and sometimes they would laugh

so hard that they would cry. Then it would rain on the earth below.

One hot summer, the sun shone down so hard and long that for several days there

wasn’t a single little cloud in the sky. The mountain felt very sad. Finally, when it

could not bear being lonely any longer, it asked the great wide sky, “Why won’t you

let the little ones run and play? Where have they gone?”

The sky replied, “All my children have gone to the kingdom of winter, which is very

far from here. They won’t come back until the end of summer.”

“I miss them so much!” the mountain said with a sigh. “Maybe I should go to the

winter kingdom too, and visit my friends.”

“You are a mountain. Mountains are heavy and can’t fly like clouds. Mountains

always stay in the same place,” the sky stated firmly.

The mountain became even sadder. “Everyone else moves around and finds exciting

new things and I have to sit still. Nobody and nothing needs me,” it wailed.

SECTION 2

Tears began to flow like rivers down the mountain’s face. For the first time in its life,

the mountain cried. Even as it cried, the dried and cracked plain below drank the

flowing water thirstily.And before the end of the day, the cracks in the soil had healed.

The plain became fresh and green.

The plain called out to the mountain, “O, kind mountain! Thank you for saving me

from a terrible fate! Your water is so pure that it has healed all my wounds. Look at

how much it has changed me.”

The mountain was so surprised that it stopped crying. Until then nobody had even

spoken to him from down below. After all, the mountain was so very high, and the

plain so far below.

In fact, the mountain had forgotten that the plain was there. The mountain looked

down and was surprised as it saw the lovely plain. It was like a fresh, green carpet.

The mountain was filled with delight. And the wise old sky whispered, “Now you see,

mountain? You can find friends anywhere. You just have to notice them.”

Alexandra Lopatina and Maria Skrebtsova

A. Answer the following questions:

1. Where did the clouds go in summer?

2. Why was the mountain sad?

3. What happened when the mountain cried?

B. Write True or False:

1. The mountain felt lonely in summer.

2. The sky spoke kindly and lovingly to the mountain.

3. Only the clouds reached the mountain’s peak.

4. The sky said that the mountains have to stay in one place.

C. Make sentences:

1. Fluffy - _________________________________________.

2. Laughter - _________________________________________.

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WORD-MEANINGS

Fluffy - light and airy Sigh - a long, deep breath to

express sadness

Wailed - here, said in a loud, A terrible fate - here, a very bad

crying voice outcome

Class - 4 Hindi Worksheet - 8

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Class - 4 S.ST Worksheet - 6

THE COASTAL PLAINS

The plain land that lies along the coast is the coastal plain. It is divided into the

Western Coastal Plain and Eastern Coastal Plain. These plains stretch from Gujarat to

West Bengal. The two coastal plains meet at Kanyakumari.

Coastal Plains of India

WESTERN COASTAL PLAIN

The Western Coastal Plain lies between the Western

Ghats and the Arabian Sea. It stretches from Gujarat

to Kerala. It is divided into three parts:

• The Gujarat Coast towards the north.

• The Konkan Coast in the middle.

• The Malabar Coast towards the south.

Lagoons or the backwaters are found along the

Malabar Coast.

EASTERN COASTAL PLAIN

The Eastern Coastal Plain lies between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal. It

stretches from West Bengal to Tamil Nadu. It is wider than the Western Coastal Plain.

It is divided into two parts:

• The northern part, known as the Northern Circars.

• The southern part, known as the Coromandel Coast.

LIFE IN THE REGION

The two coastal plains cover some parts of the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa,

Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. Fishing

and farming are the main occupations. Rice and coconut are the main crops grown.

There are number of ports that are used for export and import.

GUJARAT

People grow jowar, bajra, cotton and sugarcane. Many

people are traders. Some are engaged in dairy farming.

Along the coast, salt is made by drying seawater. There are

many textile mills, oil refineries, and diamond cutting

centres in Gujarat. Most people speak Gujarati. Ras-Garba is

a popular folk dance.

GOA

Goa is famous for cashewnuts and mangoes. Iron ore

and manganese deposits are also found here. Vindaloo

and Xacuti are famous dishes. Konkani is widely

spoken. The beautiful beaches are a big tourist

attraction. St. Xavier’s Church, Fort Aguada and

Dudhsagar Falls are visited by many tourists.

KERALA

Rubber, tea, coffee and spices are the important crops of

Kerala, apart from rice and coconut. Coir making is an

important activity. Kathakali and Mohiniattam are the

popular classical dances. People speak Malayalam. Onam

and Vishu are popular festivals.

TAMIL NADU

Tea and Coffee are grown along the slopes of Nilgiri

hills. Kanchipuram and Madurai are the main centres of

silk weaving. People are fond of idli, dosa, upma and

sambar. Bharatanatyam is a popular dance. Tamil is the

main language. Pongal is an important festival.

ANDHRA PRADESH

Andhra Pradesh is famous for Kondapalli toys and

Kalamkari work. Mica and limestone are found here.

Kuchipudi is a popular dance. Visakhapatnam is an

important seaport.

ODHISA

Odhisa is famous for its textiles, silverwork and

handicraft items. Coal, iron ore and manganese

deposits are also found here. Cuttack and Raurkela

are industrial cities. Odissi is a popular dance.

Most people speak Odia. The Ratha Yatra is a

popular festival. The Chilika Lake, with its bird

sanctuary, attracts many tourists.

Question 1 Write one-word answer for each:

a) The Western Coastal Plain faces this sea.

b) An important festival of Odhisa.

c) A popular folk dance of Gujarat.

d) An important seaport of Andhra Pradesh.

Question 2 Answer the following questions:

a) Into how many parts is the Western Coastal Plain divided? Write their names.

b) What are the main occupations of the people living in coastal areas?

c) Write the names of crops grown in Kerala.

Question 3 Write ‘T’ for True or ‘F’ for False:

a) The beaches of Goa are very famous.

b) Pongal is the main festival of Tamil Nadu.

c) Mohiniattam is the classical dance of Andhra Pradesh.

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Class – 4 Science Worksheet - 7

REVIEW WORKSHEET: L-3: ANIMALS: HOW LIFE GOES ON

The process by which living things produce more of their own kind, is called

reproduction. Animals reproduce in two different ways- by giving birth to young ones

e.g. humans or by laying eggs e.g. hens.

SOME ANIMALS GIVE BIRTH TO YOUNG ONES

Animals which give birth to young ones and feed them with their milk are called

mammals. Their bodies are covered with hair. Humans, cats, horses, goats, rabbits

and rats are mammals.

Bats too are mammals, though they can fly like birds.

The smallest living mammal is the Kitti’s hog-nosed bat.

Whales and dolphins, though look like fish, are mammals.

CARE OF THE YOUNG

In case of mammals, mothers care for young ones, clean them, keep them warm and

protect them from enemies. As they grow, they teach them to find food and live on

their own.

SOME ANIMALS LAY EGGS

BIRDS

They reproduce by laying eggs. They sit on eggs to keep them warm. After some time

the eggs hatch and baby birds come out. An egg has a hard protective outer shell

having albumin and within albumin is the round, yellow yolk.

The chick is formed and grows inside the yolk. A growing baby is called an embryo. It

uses the yolk as its food. It develops only if egg is kept warm. The chick comes out

after twenty-one days.

OTHER EGG-LAYING ANIMALS

Fish and frogs also lay eggs. They lay them in water.

A fish lays thousands of eggs in water out of which a few hundred grow into

baby fish.

A frog’s egg develops into a tadpole.

Reptiles like lizards, turtles and snakes lay their eggs in holes in ground.

All insects hatch from eggs.

Some insects like grasshoppers and cockroaches have three stages in their life cycle.

The baby insect which comes out of the egg is called a nymph. After moulting many

times, it changes into an adult.

Other insects like houseflies and butterflies have four stages in their life cycle. The

young one that hatches from the egg of these insects is called a larva.

The larva of housefly is called maggot.

The larva of a butterfly is called a caterpillar. It eats leaves and grows rapidly.

After some time it stops eating and forms a covering called pupa around itself.

Later the pupa bursts open and the butterfly comes out.

Adult insects do not look after their babies.

Question 1 Tick the correct answers:

1. ________ are the most developed among all animals.

a. Birds b. Mammals c. Reptiles

2. The eggs of birds contain a growing baby called the _______.

a. Embryo b. Chick c. Yolk

3. The yellow part in a bird’s egg is known as _______.

a. Yolk b. Albumen c. Shell

4. The process of producing young ones is called:

a. Reproduction b. Digestion c. Photosynthesis

5. The young one of a frog is called:

a. Tadpole b. Larva c. Maggot

6. Which of the following is the larva of a housefly?

a. Maggot b. Nymph c. Pupa

Question 2 Fill in the blanks:

a) ________ take care of their babies for a long period of time.

b) Most birds build _______ to lay eggs.

c) The round yellow part in a bird’s egg is called _______.

d) Reptiles like lizards and _______ lay their eggs in holes in

the ground.

e) The larva of a butterfly is called _______.

Question 3 Answer the following questions:

a) Name two insects which have three stages in their life cycle.

b) What are nymphs?

c) What are the different ways by which animals reproduce?

d) What are mammals?

e) What is reproduction?

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Class - 4 Maths Worksheet – 8

DIVISION BY A 2-DIGIT DIVISOR

Question 1 Divide to find the quotients

and the remainder (if any):

a) 607 ÷ 38

b) 9241 ÷ 14

c) 8806 ÷ 61

d) 9286 ÷ 38

e) 8080 ÷ 80

f) 8234 ÷ 29

CHECKING DIVISION

Question 2 Divide and check your answers:

a) 3648 ÷ 4

b) 7595 ÷ 6

c) 9030 ÷ 7

d) 72901 ÷ 8

e) 45743 ÷ 9

f) 12035 ÷ 5

COMPARISION

Question 3 Solve and compare using >, < or = :

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Class - 4 Computer Worksheet - 7

Topic: Microsoft Word - Formatting a Document [ACTIVITY]

What you will learn:

Changing font style and font size.

Changing alignment.

Using bold, italic and underline.

Increase/decrease of font size.

Changing the font color.

DIRECTIONS: (This exercise is based on Worksheet – 5)

1. Open a blank Word document.

2. Change to Arial style font, size 14. (Font style and size are located in the upper

tool bar.)

3. Type your name (first and last). Hit ENTER once.

4. Type Activity 1. Press ENTER key two times.

5. Type the name of your school in a different font and use font size 18 point. Press

ENTER key two times.

6. Change the font to Times New Roman size 16.

7. Type your name once again. Underline it. Italicize it. Bold it.

8. Write TWO small paragraphs. (Select topic of your own choice)

A) Change the first paragraph to right alignment. (Alignment icons are to the

right of B I U series.) Hold your cursor on top of them to read which one is

which.)

B) Change the second paragraph to justified alignment.

9. Center your name at the bottom using the center alignment icon. [First write your

name at the bottom of the paragraph-2]

10. Make the school name Bold. (Use the B icon.).

11. Change the font color of your name (first name with one color and last name with

another color). [At point number: 3]

12. Copy and Paste the name of your school and change the font style. Press Enter

once.

13. Copy and Paste first paragraph and increase the font size. [Use Increase Font Size

button i.e. at the right side of font size] Press Enter once.

14. Copy and Paste second paragraph and decrease the font size. [Use Decrease Font

Size button i.e. at the right side of font size]. Press Enter two times.

15. Write thank you as the last line. Font style: Algerian and font size: 18, font color:

red.

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Class – 4 Art Worksheet – 5

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Class - 4 Punjabi Worksheet- 6 (for Mohali & Zirakpur Branches Only)

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ANSWER KEY TO PREVIOUS WORKSHEET

ENGLISH

1. Underline the verbs in the following sentences:

a) goes

b) take

c) blew

d) plays

e) sang

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable verbs:

a) wrote

b) watching

c) has

d) have

e) running

HINDI

S.ST

Question 1 Fill in the blanks:

a) Plain

b) Beas

c) Tsangpo

d) Golden Temple.

e) Chhath

Question 2 Answer the following questions:

a) The rivers of the northern plains carry alluvium, silt etc. with it and deposit in

the nearby lands. Thus, the rivers of the northern plains make the land fertile.

b) Student’s choice

Question 3 Write one-word answer for each:

a) Alluvium

b) Padma

c) Bihar

SCIENCE:

Question 1 Tick the correct answers:

1. a. Desert

2. a. Marshy

3. c. Floating

4. b. Needle-like leaves

5. a. Not having leaves

6. a. Shade from the sun

7. c. Broad leaves

8. b. Wheat and rice

Question 2 Fill in the blanks with correct words from the brackets:

1. In a pond

2. In the plains

3. Near the seaside

4. Food

Question 3 Answer the following questions:

a) Some products made from the bamboo are brooms, baskets, chairs, mats, curtains,

toys and huts.

b) Plants which eat insects are called insectivorous plants. The pitcher plant and

sundew are examples of insectivorous plants.

c) Plants that grow in marshy areas have breathing roots which grow out of the soil

and water to breathe.

d) A lotus plant has the following adaptations:

Its stem is hollow and light.

Its leaves are broad and have stomata only on the upper side.

e) In Venus flytrap, the leaf is folded into two halves. When an insect sits on the leaf,

the two halves close and the insect is trapped.

f) Four uses of plants are

They provide food for humans and fodder for animals.

Dried grass is used as packing material.

They help to bind the soil.

They are used in preparing medicines.

g) The stem of the cactus contains chlorophyll that makes food and stores water.

MATHS

1) 15

2) 60

3) True

4) 50, 95, 240

5) 400, 4

6) b), c)

7) 600

8) 7029

9) 16

10) 9

11) Friday

12) a) 25, 65,10

b) 35, 35, 30 or can be any other numbers also.

COMPUTER

Practical Work was given and Revision of the same should be done.

PUNJABI

Answer key of this worksheet will be given with the next worksheet.