CBSE Class 8 · English · It So Happened
The Treasure Within
Chapter summary, hard words and model exam answers for Class 8 English.
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About the author
Ms Y-E-S (Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi) interviews H.P.S. Ahluwalia's friend Mr Hafeez Contractor, a leading architect who succeeded despite weak school marks.
Summary
Hafeez Contractor lost interest in studies and feared exams.
Hafeez Contractor lost interest in studies and feared exams.
He watched buildings and boats, not textbooks.
He watched buildings and boats, not textbooks.
Principal sent him to a counselor who noted his sketches.
Principal sent him to a counselor who noted his sketches.
Counselor suggested architecture - maths needed but creativity essential.
Counselor suggested architecture - maths needed but creativity essential.
He worked seriously once he found his field.
He worked seriously once he found his field.
Became famous architect designing major buildings.
Became famous architect designing major buildings.
His talent was inside - observation and visual memory.
His talent was inside - observation and visual memory.
Hard words & meanings
| architecture | design of buildings |
| protagonist | main character |
| narrator | person telling the story |
| conflict | struggle or problem |
| climax | most exciting point |
| theme | main message |
| Contractor | see chapter context |
| interest | see chapter context |
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