Read the following text and answer the questions that follow.
People around the world are slowly changing their attitude towards medicine. More and more they are turning to natural cures. Natural cures are made of natural things, most often herbs and plants. History says that natural or herbal remedies are nothing new. People used them all along in different ages. Herbal medicines were used in ancient civilizations like India, China, Greece, Egypt, and Rome. Some ancient treatment systems are still in practice today. They have come down through generations.
For a minor burn injury the doctor may prescribe you a tube of ointment. But for the same, a rural grandma may put some aloevera or use cold water. If children have cold in our country, grandmas give them honey and tulsi leaves to eat. And it works too. If you have a minor cut or wound, grown-ups may put some turmeric, marigold or aloevera on it. Rural people usually use garlic, neem or turmeric to cure skin problems. With experience they have seen that these remedies work. Moreover, they are easy to get, are cheap and most often are without any side effects.

How was Tarun's first day at the new school?

Why was Tarun's first day at the new school interesting? Explain the reason.

How did Tarun go to the school?

What did Tarun's new teacher do?

How were Tarun's new classmates?

It was Tarun's (a) _______ day at his new school. He went there with his father. It took them about (b) _______minutes to reach the school. When they reached the school gate, his father (c) _____ after saying good bye. Tarun went to his (d) _______ and took a seat. One of the (e) _______ came after a while and greeted everyone.

Tarun's first day at a (a) ______  school started with a rickshaw ride with his father. Arriving at the (b) _____  gate Tarun entered the school and found (c)_____  in class. He found a (d) ______  present in the classroom. He also found the teacher and his classmates very (e) _______

Why did the writer go to the railway station?

Discuss the activities of the woman mentioned in the passage.

What does the term 'see off mean?

Identify the similarity between the railway station and the waiting room.

Sketch the view of the tea stall in the light of the passage.

The railway station was very (a) ______ at that time. A large group of people were standing in front of the (b)______  counter. A woman was also waiting in the (c) _______  with others. On the other hand, some people were standing in front of a tea stall and speaking loudly. An elderly couple was looking for a calm place for (d)______ . The waiting room wasn't empty as well. When the time came, a passenger named Sajjad got on the (e) ______ and left.

Two friends were at a (a) ______  railway station. The station was busy with people standing in a long line for (b) ______ . Besides, some young people (c) ________  talking loudly and drinking tea while an old couple was (d) ______ for a noiseless spot to rest. The waiting room was also crowded, with a man struggling with carrying heavy (e) ______and a young woman reading a magazine.

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