A Words, words, words

A1 Listen and repeat.

A1 Listen and repeat.

A1 Listen and repeat.

A1 Listen and repeat.

A2 Find pairs.

B Reading and listening

B1 Listen and read.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also nicknamed "Mahatma", meaning "great-souled", inspired his fellow Indians to peacefully resist British rule with his Quit India speeches. He also helped India become independent by following his Do or Die motto, which reminded them to fight non-violently for their freedom with no compromise.

B1 Listen and read.

On peace and violence

Ours is not a drive for power, but purely a non-violent fight for India’s independence. In a violent struggle, a successful general has been often known to effect a military coup and to set up a dictatorship. A non-violent soldier of freedom will covet nothing for himself, he fights only for the freedom of his country.

On equality and freedom

In a democracy established by non-violence, there will be equal freedom for all. Everybody will be his own master. Once you realize this you will forget the differences between the Hindus and Muslims, and think of yourselves as Indians only, engaged in the common struggle for independence.

On love and hate

I have noticed that there is hatred towards the British among the people. We must get rid of this feeling. Our quarrel is not with the British people, we fight their imperialism. We must, therefore, purge ourselves of hatred. Speaking for myself, I can say that I have never felt any hatred.

B2 Choose the correct option.

B2 Choose the correct option.

Lesson 1C: Do or Die

A Words, words, words

A1 Listen and repeat.

B Reading and listening

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also nicknamed "Mahatma", meaning "great-souled", inspired his fellow Indians to peacefully resist British rule with his Quit India speeches.
He also helped India become independent by following his Do or Die motto, which reminded them to fight non-violently for their freedom with no compromise.

On peace and violence

Ours is not a drive for power, but purely a non-violent fight for India’s independence. In a violent struggle, a successful general has been often known to effect a military coup and to set up a dictatorship. A non-violent soldier of freedom will covet nothing for himself, he fights only for the freedom of his country.

On equality and freedom

In a democracy established by non-violence, there will be equal freedom for all. Everybody will be his own master. Once you realize this you will forget the differences between the Hindus and Muslims, and think of yourselves as Indians only, engaged in the common struggle for independence.

On love and hate

I have noticed that there is hatred towards the British among the people. We must get rid of this feeling. Our quarrel is not with the British people, we fight their imperialism. We must, therefore, purge ourselves of hatred. Speaking for myself, I can say that I have never felt any hatred.