Que.Read the following text, an excerpt from a case study titled:
"Scouts and Guides Around the World."
(1) Many young people aged between 6 and 25 belong to the Scout movement. It is a worldwide organization that was set up to help young people achieve their full potential as they grow up.
(2) The organization was established in 1907 by a British general named Robert Baden-Powell. While in the army, he wrote a publication about scouting (which means searching and keeping watch) and how to survive in the wild, called Aids to Scouting. He realized how popular this was, leading to another book, Scouting for Boys, which had less emphasis on the military. To test his ideas, he held a week-long camp for 21 boys from various schools in London, Poole, and Bournemouth. This took place in August 1907 on Brownsea Island, in Southern England. The boys enjoyed outdoor activities, which became one of the movement's objectives.
(3) The Scout Movement quickly established itself in Europe and then spread globally, beginning in Chile in 1909. Initially, the focus was on boys aged 11 to 18. However, younger boys, older boys, and girls also wanted to participate. Baden-Powell’s sister set up the Girl Guides in 1910, and in 1914, she started Rosebuds (later renamed Brownies) for younger girls. The movement aimed to help young people play useful roles in society, applying equally to both girls and boys. By 2010, there were 32 million scouts, and by 2006, there were 10 million guides worldwide, from a total of 216 countries.
(4) 2007 marked 100 years of the Scout Movement, and events were held worldwide to celebrate the centenary. To commemorate the occasion, a colorful badge was produced for scouts to sew onto their uniforms or bags. The design included the official scout emblem, the phrase One World, One Promise, and images of doves and the globe.
(5) 2007 also marked the 150th anniversary of Baden-Powell’s birth. To honor both occasions, a flame was lit at Baden-Powell’s grave in Nyeri, Kenya, where he spent the last years of his life. The flame was carried through several countries until it reached the UK.
Country Statistics
| Country | Membership | Scouting Participation (%) | Scouting Introduced | Guiding Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 41,500,000 | 0.3% | 1909 | 1911 |
| Indonesia | 17,100,000 | 7.2% | 1912 | 1912 |
| Philippines | 21,500,000 | 2.2% | 1910 | 1918 |
| Thailand | 1,300,000 | 1.9% | 1911 | 1957 |
| United States | 7,500,000 | 2.4% | 1910 | 1912 |
Answer the following questions:
- Infer one reason for the following, based on the information in paragraph 4:
"Colourful badge was sewn onto the uniform and bags of the Scouts". - From paragraph 1, we can infer that the Scout Movement was set up to:
- Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/phrase from paragraph:
10 years: decade :: 100 years: _______ - After reading the passage, bring a contrast between the books Aids to Scouting and Scouting for Boys.
- What does the writer mean by the following phrase:
‘One World One Promise.’ - According to the chart, which country took the maximum time to introduce ‘Guiding’ after ‘Scouting’? Choose your answer from the options given below:
- a. India
- b. Indonesia
- c. Thailand
- d. Philippines
- List two reasons why a flame was lit at Baden-Powell’s grave in 2007:
- (a) _____________
- (b) _____________
- Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option: The establishment of the Scout movement from 1907 to 2006 showed results:
- a. Uniform
- b. Encouraging
- c. Inconsistent
- d. Disappointing
Answer the following questions based on your reading of the passage
1. Infer one reason for the following, based on the information in paragraph 4:
"Colourful badge was sewn onto the uniform and bags of the Scouts".
2. From paragraph 1, we can infer that the Scout Movement was set up to:
3. Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/phrase from paragraph:
10 years: decade :: 100 years: _______
4. After reading the passage, bring a contrast between the books 'Aids to Scouting' and 'Scouting for Boys'.
5. What does the writer mean by the following phrase:
"One World One Promise."
6. According to the chart, which country took the maximum time to introduce ‘Guiding’ after ‘Scouting’? Choose your answer from the options given below:
- a. India
- b. Indonesia
- c. Thailand
- d. Philippines
7. List two reasons why a flame was lit at Baden-Powell’s grave in 2007:
(b) To honor the 150th anniversary of Baden-Powell’s birth.
8. Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option:
The establishment of the Scout movement from 1907 to 2006 showed _______ results.
- a. Uniform
- b. Encouraging
- c. Inconsistent
- d. Disappointing
