What kind of trains would the speaker take?

Any train no matter where it is going

What is the central longing of the speaker in this poem?

A deep longing to travel and explore the world

What time of day is described in the third stanza?

Night — when it is still for sleep and dreaming

What does 'cinders red on the sky' suggest?

The glowing sparks from the train's engine visible at night from a distance

What does the poem suggest about the speaker's relationship to travel?

The speaker is unable to travel but is deeply drawn to it — imagining trains and journeys even though they are far away

The speaker has no interest in the world

What is the significance of the line 'No matter where it's going'?

The direction or destination does not matter to the speaker — the act of journeying itself is the desire

The speaker wants to go everywhere

How does the poet convey the speaker's longing through sensory images?

By using both sound (whistle shrieking engine steaming) and sight (cinders red on the sky) the poet shows how intensely the speaker imagines trains even from far away

The poem uses no sensory images

What contrast does the poem create between the speaker's home and the world of travel?

The quiet home life is contrasted with the exciting distant world of trains and travel — the speaker is in the former but longs for the latter

What does the phrase 'My heart is warm with the friends I make' suggest about the speaker?

The speaker values the friendships made during travel and knows travel brings people together

What poetic device is used in 'Yet there isn't a train I wouldn't take'?

Hyperbole — exaggeration to express the intensity of the speaker's wanderlust

How does the repetition of the phrase 'there isn't a train goes by' contribute to the poem's effect?

The repetition creates a rhythm that mirrors the mechanical regularity of trains and also emphasises the constancy of the speaker's longing

What does the poem suggest about the human desire for movement and exploration?

Humans always prefer staying home

The desire to travel and explore is a fundamental human impulse — even the sound of a distant train is enough to stir deep longing

Exploration is only for adventurers

How does the speaker's inability to travel (they are at home) make the longing in the poem more powerful?

The speaker's inability to travel amplifies the emotional intensity — the poem captures the pain of desire that cannot be immediately fulfilled

The speaker can travel but chooses not to

Compare the day and night stanzas. How does the passage of time deepen the speaker's longing?

Day and night are the same for the speaker

During the day the speaker hears the whistle in their imagination — at night they also see the cinders and hear the engine — showing the longing persists through all hours with no relief

The speaker only thinks about trains at night

The speaker is less interested during the day

What does this poem say about the relationship between imagination and desire?

Imagination satisfies all desires

Imagination can intensify rather than relieve desire — the speaker imagines trains so vividly that the longing becomes more acute

Desire disappears when imagined

How does the brevity of the poem (only three short stanzas) reflect its theme?

The poem's brevity mirrors the fleetingness of the trains themselves — short powerful and gone — while leaving the longing lingering in the reader just as it lingers in the speaker

The brevity shows lack of effort

NCERT Solutions Class 7 English Chapter 4.2 – Travel

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Chapter Introduction

The poet describes the longing and excitement of travel, imagining trains passing even when none are around, and cherishing the joy of friendship along the journey.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

कवयित्री यात्रा की उत्सुकता और रोमांच का अनुभव व्यक्त करती है, जब कोई ट्रेन न हो फिर भी उसकी कल्पना करती है और दोस्ती के सुख को संजोती है।

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Q1. Who wrote the poem 'Travel'?

Q2. How far away is the railroad track described in the poem?

Q3. What does the speaker hear even though no train passes all day?

Q4. What does the speaker see at night?

Q5. What does the speaker say about the friends they make?

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Tough Words (Glossary)

Railroad

Meaning: A track made of steel rails for trains

अर्थ: रेलमार्ग

"The railroad connects many cities."

Track

Meaning: A line of rails for trains to move on

अर्थ: पटरी

"The train moved fast on the track."

Miles

Meaning: A unit of distance equal to 1.6 km

अर्थ: मील

"The school is five miles away from my home."

Voices

Meaning: Sounds made by people speaking

अर्थ: आवाज़ें

"I heard many voices in the market."

Whistle

Meaning: A high-pitched sound made by blowing air

अर्थ: सीटी

"The referee blew the whistle to start the game."

Shrieking

Meaning: Making a loud, sharp cry

अर्थ: चीखना

"The child was shrieking in fear."

Dreaming

Meaning: Experiencing thoughts and images while asleep

अर्थ: सपना देखना

"She was dreaming about her holidays."

Cinders

Meaning: Small pieces of partly burnt coal or wood

अर्थ: अंगारे

"The cinders from the fire glowed red."

Engine

Meaning: The machine that powers a train

अर्थ: इंजन

"The train engine was making a loud noise."

Steaming

Meaning: Emitting steam or vapor

अर्थ: भाप निकलना

"The kettle was steaming on the stove."

Warm

Meaning: Having a fairly high temperature; showing affection

अर्थ: गर्म/स्नेहपूर्ण

"Her hands were warm and comforting."

Friends

Meaning: People with whom one has a bond of affection

अर्थ: दोस्त

"I like spending time with my friends."

Knowing

Meaning: Having knowledge or awareness

अर्थ: जानना

"She is knowing the answer to the question."

Matter

Meaning: Something of importance or concern

अर्थ: मामला

"It doesn’t matter if you are late."

Better

Meaning: Of higher quality or more desirable

अर्थ: बेहतर

"Exercise makes you feel better."

Heart

Meaning: The organ that pumps blood; also used for emotions

अर्थ: दिल

"My heart was full of joy."

Still

Meaning: Not moving; quiet

अर्थ: शांत

"The night was very still and calm."

Sky

Meaning: The expanse above the earth, where clouds and stars appear

अर्थ: आसमान

"The sky was full of stars."

Take

Meaning: To go somewhere by using a vehicle

अर्थ: लेना/यात्रा करना

"I will take the bus to school."

Going

Meaning: The act of moving or travelling from one place to another

अर्थ: जाना

"Where are you going now?"

NCERT Solutions Class 7 English Chapter 4.2 – Travel

Chapter Introduction

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Important Points

Practice MCQ Questions (21 questions)

Q1. Who wrote the poem 'Travel'?

Q2. How far away is the railroad track described in the poem?

Q3. What does the speaker hear even though no train passes all day?

Q4. What does the speaker see at night?

Q5. What does the speaker say about the friends they make?

Q6. What kind of trains would the speaker take?

Q7. What is the central longing of the speaker in this poem?

Q8. What time of day is described in the third stanza?

Q9. What does 'cinders red on the sky' suggest?

Q10. What does the poem suggest about the speaker's relationship to travel?

Q11. What is the significance of the line 'No matter where it's going'?

Q12. How does the poet convey the speaker's longing through sensory images?

Q13. What contrast does the poem create between the speaker's home and the world of travel?

Q14. What does the phrase 'My heart is warm with the friends I make' suggest about the speaker?

Q15. What poetic device is used in 'Yet there isn't a train I wouldn't take'?

Q16. How does the repetition of the phrase 'there isn't a train goes by' contribute to the poem's effect?

Q17. What does the poem suggest about the human desire for movement and exploration?

Q18. How does the speaker's inability to travel (they are at home) make the longing in the poem more powerful?

Q19. Compare the day and night stanzas. How does the passage of time deepen the speaker's longing?

Q20. What does this poem say about the relationship between imagination and desire?

Q21. How does the brevity of the poem (only three short stanzas) reflect its theme?