Read the following text and answer the questions that follow.
The Taj Mahal is also known as "the Taj". It is a white marble tomb located in Agra in India. Do you know the story behind the Taj Mahal? The Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan loved his wife Mumtaz Mahal more than his life. Mumtaz died at an early age. Shah Jahan was very shocked at her death. So he built the Taj Mahal as a token of love for his wife. It is the place where Mumtaz is sleeping for ever.
The Taj has an area of about 1003 acres or 405 hectares. The Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture. It combines the art of Persia, Turky, and India. It took 21 years and thousands of artisans and craftsmen to complete the Taj Mahal. The Taj is universally admired as one of the wonders of the world.

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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