Lesson 3: An April Day

(i) When the warm sun has returned again, it is nice to (b) visit the still wood.

(ii) The sapling draws its sustenance from (c) earth's loosened mould.

(iii) The birds (a) glance quick in the bright sun.

(iv) The green slope throws its shadow upon (b) the hollows of the hills.

(a) Spring is the season of seed-time and harvest.

(b) The coming-on of storms is foretold by dark and many-folded clouds.

(c) The coloured wings glance quick in the bright sun.

(d) The bright sunset fills the silver woods with light.

The poet "loves the season well" because it is a time of beauty and life. The forest glades are filled with bright flowers and colourful birds ("teeming with bright forms"), and the weather is pleasant without the threat of storms ("Nor dark and many-folded clouds foretell the coming-on of storms").

(a) It is sweet to visit the wood during springtime because one can see the "first flower of the plain" blooming and witness the rebirth of nature after winter.

(b) Winter's cold affects the tree deeply, making it droop as if "stricken to the heart".

(c) It is sunset time, as the poem mentions "the bright sunset fills the silver woods with light" just before describing the long shadows cast by the slope.

(d) The poem is titled "An April Day" because April is a month in the spring season in the northern hemisphere, and the poem describes the characteristic beauty and revival of nature during spring. An alternative title could be "Spring's Awakening" or "A Walk in the Spring Wood".

(i) He has been working here for the last two years.

(ii) The baby has been crying all morning.

(iii) It had been raining for a long time before we went to school.

(iv) The passengers of the train had been sleeping fast when the accident occurred.

(i) I suppose it will be raining when we start.

(ii) He will be meeting us next week.

(iii) She will have reached Jamshedpur by then.

(iv) This book is not fat, I shall have read it by lunch time.

(a) harvest: The farmers were happy with the abundant rice harvest this year.

(b) teeming: The pond was teeming with fish of all sizes.

(c) thrives: The new plant thrives in the sunny weather of our garden.

(d) glance: She gave a quick glance at her watch to check the time.

Spring's Arrival

When spring arrives after the long, cold winter, nature undergoes a magical transformation. The bare trees begin to sprout new, green leaves, and colourful flowers like tulips and daffodils start to bloom everywhere, painting the landscape with bright hues. The air, once chilly, becomes warm and pleasant. Birds, which were silent during winter, start singing their cheerful songs again. Rivers and streams, once frozen, flow freely. It feels as if the entire world is waking up from a long sleep, full of new life and energy.

My Diary

5th October 2025, 9 PM

Dear Diary,

Today was another busy day, but I found myself enjoying the evening much more than the morning. Mornings are always a rush—waking up early, getting ready for school, and finishing homework. But the evenings are my own. I love the calm that settles after sunset. I get to play with my friends, read my favourite storybooks, and spend quality time with my family. The cool breeze and the quiet atmosphere feel so relaxing after a hectic day. Evenings truly feel like a gift, a peaceful end to a busy day.