Unseen passage

1.Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions within 30 words each. (2×5)
Every morning, Ria cycles to the small community library located near the riverbank. The library is quiet, with tall shelves filled with books on science, history, travel, and stories from around the world. Ria loves spending time there because it helps her escape from the noise of the busy town. One day, she noticed an old man sitting in a corner, carefully restoring torn pages of a book. Curious, Ria approached him and asked why he was doing it. The old man smiled and said he had been a librarian for forty years and believed that every book deserved a second life. Inspired by his passion, Ria started helping him after school. Together, they repaired many damaged books and arranged them neatly on the shelves. Over time, the library became cleaner, brighter, and more welcoming. Ria realised that even small efforts can make a big difference to a community.

Questions
1. Why does Ria enjoy spending time in the community library?
2. What was the old man doing when Ria first noticed him?
3. How long had the old man worked as a librarian?
4. What inspired Ria to start helping the old man?
5. How did their efforts change the library over time?

2.Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions within 30 words each. (2×5)

In a small coastal village, people lived in close harmony with nature. Most families depended on fishing for their livelihood, and the sea played an important role in their daily lives. Every morning, fishermen set out in their wooden boats before sunrise, hoping for a good catch. The villagers believed that the sea was both a provider and a protector, and they treated it with great respect. Children often spent their evenings on the beach, listening to stories from the elders about the changing seasons and the creatures that lived underwater. Recently, however, the village has been facing new challenges. Pollution and overfishing have reduced the number of fish in the sea. Many villagers now worry about the future of their traditional way of life. To protect the ocean, the community has started organising awareness campaigns and beach clean-up drives, hoping to preserve their heritage for the next generation.
Questions
1. What was the main source of livelihood for the villagers?
2. Why did the fishermen set out before sunrise?
3. How did the villagers view the sea?
4. What challenges are the villagers facing recently?
5. What steps has the community taken to protect the ocean?


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