NCERT Solutions for class 12 English Prose Chapter 8: Going Places

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NCERT Solutions for Class 12 English Going Places are provided in the article below with the download link. Going Places was written by A.R. Barton. It revolves around adolescent fantasies, daydreams, and hero-worships. The story tells us about the unreachable and unrealistic dreams a middle-class teenager may have. These dreams can be painful if they are beyond the limits of someone’s socio-economical situation. 


NCERT Solutions for Class 12 English Going Places

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Going Places Summary

The story, Going Places is a third-person narrative. The story revolves around the fantasies and desires of a teenage girl- Sophie. Though she belongs to a poor family, she dreams about owning a boutique in the future. The story itself starts with her telling her friend Jansie about her fantasies.

  • On the other hand, being realistic, Jansie tried to convince her friend Sophie not to indulge in fantasies. According to Jansie, as per their economical background, they will probably have to work in the biscuit company in the future.
  • At this point of the story, the author decided to explain the family background of the central character Sophie. Sophie lives in a small house with her parents and two siblings. Her parents suggested she be realistic.
  • The level of Sophie’s daydreaming was clear to the readers, as the author here describes her fantasies about the famous Irish Football player Danny Casey.
  • Sophie told her little brother Geoff that she has met Danny Casey. But Geoff wasn’t ready to believe that as he knew her sister well.
  • Sophie had started to believe in her fantasies so much, that she believed that she actually did meet Danny Casey and he will be back soon to meet her again. And Sophie waits for him to come back.

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CBSE CLASS XII Related Questions

  • 1.

    (Answer in 120 – 150 words.) As president of the RWA, you have introduced a Youth Volunteer Initiative – Youth Warriors. Children from the resident community volunteer, engage and partner with the community through various projects. As a programme, it has been very successful and the residents too have appreciated and encouraged these champions of change. Write a letter to the editor sharing your views on the need to encourage youth engagement. You may use the following cues along with your own ideas.

    • youth participation in community development
    • understanding community issues and civic responsibilities
    • demonstrating collaboration and a shared commitment
    • simple projects – environment clean-up, senior citizen outreach, and waste management awareness


      • 2.

        (Answer in 120 – 150 words.) You are Deepa/Dinesh of Class XII B and a member of the School Social Service Club. Write a comprehensive report detailing the activities undertaken by students as volunteers in the Each One Teach One initiative as part of the community outreach programme. You may use the following cues to help you create the report. Who - What – When – Where – Why – How


          • 3.

            (Answer in about 50 words.) You are Kiran/Kunal of Rohini, Punjab. Your friend has invited you to join a volunteer programme at a local animal shelter. Write an informal reply accepting the invitation.


              • 4.

                Why did Gandhi agree to a settlement of a 25-percent refund to the farmers ? (Indigo)


                  • 5.

                    ‘‘Sophie felt a tightening in her throat. She went to look for her brother Geoff.’’ In the light of this quote, discuss the relationship Sophie shared with Geoff. (Going Places)


                      • 6.

                        (Answer in 120 – 150 words.) From individual celebrations to community festivals — there is a move to strengthen community cohesion and bring people together. In a society of increasing loneliness, it is important to create these bonds for both the individual, and the overall health of the community. You are Raksha/Rakesh. Write an article for your school magazine on ‘The Importance of Community Festivals’. You may use the following cues with ideas of your own to compose the article.

                        • brings people together and builds community ties
                        • promotes, preserves, showcases culture
                        • creates shared memories

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