Riya is a young dancer who feels contented and satisfied with herself. Let's hear from her.
Hi, everyone! I am Riya. I suppose I’m really lucky because I don’t (1) _________weight easily. I never (2) ________ in the gym and the only time I (3) _______is when I need something from the top shelf. I tried aerobics several times but I couldn’t (4)________ with the others. I take my pet for a walk thrice a day though, and that helps to(5)________ the calories. I usually watch what I eat but I sometimes binge on ice cream.
My sister Diya, is a real fitness fanatic. Before she works out she(6)________ every day with push ups, sit ups, stretches and a jog around the park. She says it’s important to (7)_______ good levels of strength and stamina. I don’t want to overdo it though. A fitness regime like hers would (8)_______me _____!

Pick out the idioms and phrases from the box and write them in the blanks equivalent to their meanings. One is done for you.

Robert Bruce - King -lying on the ground in a dejected mood - failed to defeat his enemies - was thinking of giving up the attempt - saw a spider falling down from the ceiling - the ceiling far away - wondered how it would get there - the spider fell back again - again it tried - again it fell - it made nine such attempts - no success - climbed up once more - at last succeeded in reaching the roof - Bruce imitated its example - he too tried once again - was successful.

Develop a story with the given pictures and narrate it to your class. Your story must have a plot and
vivid details.
   
 

The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in the tense of the verb in each line. Write the wrong word as well as the correct word in the given place. One is done for you.