5. Compulsory English Specification Gi ———_ External Assessment (Written Examination) Feeding and writing skis will be assessed through a wen test. Grammar included in the wring Section. The test will be based on "eg chart given below, Reading (40 Marks) ‘The assessment of reading sil folons the folowing structure: Reading 1: One short reading tex from the textbook with one type ‘of comprehension question (§ Marks) Text length: about 100 words 2 Reading 2: One short reading txt rom the textbook with to types ‘of comprehension questions (10 Marks) Text length: about 200 words 3. _ Reading 3: One short reading text not given in the textbook with to {ypes of comprehension questions (10 Matks) Text Lon 4. Reading 4: One short reading text not given inthe textbook with three types of comprehension questions (15 Marks) Text Length: about 300 words Notes: : * Text type for reading 3: story, notice, advenisement, product guid, laters, news sioyy, brochure, instuctionanua, dary enty, interview, letter, recipe : * Text type for reading 4: biography, autobiography, essa ‘newspaperimagazine aril, science article, booklim review, travelogue editorial report, BlogSpot ‘© Total number of test items = 40 + Question types: True/Fase, Fil in the Gaps, Muliple Choice, ‘Matching, Ordering and Short Answer Questions + Except for short answer questions, the same types of questions ‘should not be repeated in the two seen passages. This apples to the two unsaen passages as well Only reading 4 should contain ates ype fr testing vocabulary ‘+The comprehension questions (except questions for vocabulary) should cover Literal Comprehension (LC), Reorganization (R), Inference () and Evaluation (). + The distribution of comprehension questions should be based on the following table: Types of comprehension Number of questions Literal comprehension 16 Reorganization 3 Inference 6 Evaluation and reflection 3 ‘Writing (35 Marks) “The assessment of wring skil follows the folowing stuzaia 1. Guided writing : paragraph, description of tablet, asealinstctons, rcp, verse rte ardent dag and regulations. (5 Marks) i Number of words: about 100 words 2. Guided writing I: news story, skeleton, story, condolence, message of congratulations, inilaon ter, ar, leter, biography. (5 Marks) [Number of words: about 100 words 3. Free writing I: paragraph (presenting view, epinion, exes teeing), leave application, jb application, logue (6 Mats) Number of words: about 150 words 4, Free writing I: personal eter, leter tothe ety, en shot essay (narrate, argumentative, descipie) day, ‘newspaper atte, book reviwilm review (8 Mars) ‘Number of words: about 200 words Notes: ‘© Organisation, coherence and cohesion, subj mati, 2ppropfteese and coneces of gua, ange of | ‘and layout vil be assessed inthe wing section. The ypes of wring task should not be similar to any of he rea | text given in the test paper. Grammar: 11 Marks ‘The grammar section should contain the following areas. Aricles Ba 5 2 Prepositions 3. Tense 4. Connecives 5. Question tags 6. Reported speech 1. Voice 8. Conditional sentences 8. Subjectverb agreement 10. Interogation and negation 11. Causatves 12. Modals 1. Relative pronouns 14. Adjectives and adverts ‘Types of questions: 3 1. Reproduetion/Transformation: This should cover tense, qvstot {ag, reported speech, voice, and introgaton (wh question) negation (6x1=6 Marks) | Multiple choice (in a contextual passage): This can cei O#| tolowing reas of grammar arls, preposon, tense, quest 12g, voice, reported speech, connectives, conional sete subject ve agreement, causative verb, modal, aces a ‘adv, and relative pronouns (100 5-5) . Note: Multiple chee items should contain four atematve chit: | "The time for writen testis 3 hours.Full Marks: 75 Candidates are required to give answers according to the given instructions. 4, Read the poem and answer the questions, (5) The Voice of the Rain And who art thou? said | 10 the soft-faling shower, Which, strange to tell, gave me an answer, as here translated: i Iam the Poem of Earth, said the voice of the rain Eterna | rise impalpable out ofthe land and the bottomless sea, Upward to heaven, whence, vaguely form, altogether Ichanged, and yet the same, | descend to lave the droughts, atomies, dustayers ofthe globe, And all that in them without me were seeds only, latent, unborn ‘And forever, by day and night, | give back life to my own origin, ‘And make pure and beautify it; (For the song, issuing from its birth-place, after fulfillment, wandering Reck’d or unreck’d, duly with love returns.) = Wait Whitman] a. How does the shower give happiness to the mother Earth? ‘Ans: The shower gives happiness to the mother Earth as it gives the Earth if to make her pure.and beauiitul b. Why is the rain necessary to the Earth and its people? The rain is necessary to the Earth and its people because it laves the droughts and washes away the alomies and dust layers. it also makes the seeds grow. Why is soft falling rain called “impalpable?” : Soft falling rain is called “impalpable! as it goes Upward in the form of water vapor in the sky from the land and the sea, condenses and becomes clouds I changes its shape, yet its originality remains the same. 4. How are the rain and a song similar? ‘Ans: The rain and a song are similar since the rain has a ower to heal the Earth; and a song can heal the human heart. © Whatis the main theme of the poem? Ans: The main theme of the poem is ‘Mystery of Nature.’ a ‘Ans: Column A Compulsory English ... 295 Read tho toxt given below and do the tasks. _[10) How Drivorless Cars will Change our world [By Jenny Cusack 30th November, 2021 I's alate night in the Metro area of Phoenix, Arizona, Under the artificial glare of street lamps, a car can be seen slowly’ lapproaching. Active sensors on the vehicle radiate a low] hum. A green and blue 'W" glows from the windscreen, giving off just enough light to see inside - to a completely jemply driver seat. The iwheel navigates the curb, parking as an arrival) notification pings on the phone of the person waiting for it. When they open the door to climb inside, a voice greets them over the vehicle's sound system. "Good evening, this cars all yours - with no one upfront,” it says. This is a Waymo One robotax, hailed just 10 minutes ago lusing an app. The open use of this service to the public, Islowly expanding across the US, is one of the many’ |developments signalising that driverless technology is truly’ becoming a part of our ves. [The promise of driverless technology has long been| enticing, Ithas the potential to transform our experience of| |commuting and long journeys, take people out of high-risk| working environments and streamline our industries. I's /key to helping us build the cities of the future, where our] reliance and relationship with cars are redefined - lowering carbon emissions and paving the way for more sustainable | ways of living. And it could make our travel safer. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 1.3 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes. ‘We| |want safer roads and fewer fatalities. Automation ultimately lcould provide that" says Camilla Fowler, head of lautomated transport for the UK's Trarisport Research Laboratory (TRL) Match the information that begins from colum its correct ending in column ‘B’, Column A Column B a. Green andbluelight i, grows to be a part of lives. give just brightness hails as you open the car door. 4. WHO estimation iv, redefines our connection with cars, @. Lowering carbon emission v. confirms death of 1.3 million people. Vi, paves the ways of living, Column B give just brightness. wi (5x1=5] b. Avoice ii enough . Driverless technology ili a. Green and blue light enough296 .. 12 Sel Practice Book Sell-searning Materials b. Avoice fi, halls a you open the cat dot ©. Drivertess technology |, grows to be a part of fives, WHO estimation ¥, confirms death of 1-3 mition poop. ©. Lowering carbon emission iv, redefines our connection with cas, B. Answer the following questions. [5x1=5) 4, Mention any two features of driverless cars, ‘Ans: The two features of diverlss car are: |. It has a voice that greets the people aver the Vehicle's sound system, ii, Is drivers seat is empty, b, How does the car give arrival notification? ‘Ans; The car gives arrival notification pinging (ringing) on the phone ofthe person waiting for it © — What sort of potentiality does driverless technology have? Ans: Driverless technology as the potentiality to transform our experience of commuting and long Journeys and take people out of high risks working environments and streamline the industries, d. How can you say that the driverless technology is eco-friendly? ‘Ans: The driverless technology is eco-friendly as it lowers carbon emissions, e. What Is the special advantage of automated vehicles according to Camilla Fowler? ‘Ans: According to Camilla Fowler, the spacial advantage of automated vehicles is safer roads and fewer fatalities. 3. Read the following advertisement and do the activities that follow. [19] Janjagrti Nature Protection Foundation (JNPF) Loksnriti Bhawan, Galyang Municipality, Syangia |Ph: 0633572 Fax: 0635037 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (Re-Adverised) Community Climate Change Project (CCCP) |Janejagrit Nature Protection Foundation e-announces the! vacancy for the following positon forthe community climate change project. The duration of the contract intally is one| year and subject fo renewal on an annual basis upon satisfactory performance. Post Vacant - Deputy Project Coordinator - 1 For detailed terms of reference, please visit the career opportunity page ofthe © NPS website: nw jnpf.syangja.org. Applications along with a detailed ICV, contact no, and two recent passpor-size photographs [toss te staples pe Vike &, tan, stot stes |aer | egpinatons wits 9 nop the candidate to \Chooee and copy the conte orswer tom ge alternatives. ‘Answer these questions, fate] : CCCP stands for Community Cimate Crewe % The duration of the post wil be renewed # 28 The applications can be sent via postal save The documents that need to be submited 2 # tof Shan Weshern ‘essen | ap This announcement is nct publishes i Son th Sieh tere fi fo the fourth tere t . may result 19 dinmuatcstng candidacy. i Teegherion tothe dice nesting others Painting the pictur . Trg tog We 620 Get nnn by visting the wetnte wn ph syangja.org You can apply to i, The Managing Director, COOP ii The Managing Director, INPF fil, Deputy Project Coorcinator iv. CEO of JNPF ‘The announcement is for the post of —— i JNPF i. CCP DPC iv. MPF (2); (bi, (c) i, () i, (ei What does CCCP stand for? Project. In what condition will the duration ofthe postbe renewed? Performance of the employee is satisactory. How can the applications be sent? email, a Mention all the things to be submitted long) the application, detailed CV, contact no, and two recent ‘size photographs along with the application.4 @. What happens if any candidate tries to gain the employer's favour? ‘Ans: If any candidate ties to gain the employers favour, that may lead the candidate to automatic aisqualication for the post. Read the text and do the given task: 15] im a hard-nosed reporter. | ask all the tough questions. I inimidate crooks. | warn over the coldest sources. | get the impossible interviews. My stories are gripping, and to my) ledtor's delight, | always file them on time, My name is Oliver Acton, and I'm a fourth-grade journals with the Mars Hill Elementary school paper, Itall started back in the second grade. Mom used to read Ie newspaper out loud atthe breakfast table, all the stories that weren't too sad or soary, 50 | could leam something about the world before | went to school to learn other things. | ISometimes | got so into listening that | forgot about my) cereal. Some of the stories were big, about things happening in places réally far away, ike Egypt or Ohio, lOther times tha stories were about my hometown, ldepencing on what section Mom read from, Id:always ask who wrote the story when Mom finished reading one. A reporter,” she'd say, and I'd ask again. M1 know but who was it?” |And she'd squint her eyes and make ajoke ike she couldn't read the flame, and then she'd tell. me it was George Limerick or Sharon Newry or Sidney Alexander or Blaine Whiting. And | wondered who those people were and how’ lthey got their jobs. And | decided to write my own stories. At first, | didn’t really know what | was doing: | just made up| lots of fake news. | wrote in crayon on white paper and drew lines for columns, and when | showed it to my mom, she laughed and said ‘how cute.” When | got mad at her for saying my newspaper was “cute,” she explained to me, and I know how to find stores instead of making them up. | can spell better, too. Choose and copy the correct alternative. [5x1=5] @. "The synonym of the word ‘intimidate’ is. i threaten ii encourage ii discourage ii, improve b. The meaning of the word ‘gripping’ Is i belonging i fascinating improving iv. deciding © The antonym of the word ‘fake’ is i beautiful it exciting genuine iv. vast The meaning of the term ‘hard-nosed! is |. flexible rigid fi helpful iv.hatetul Compulsory English .. 297 © ‘Column’ in the newspaper is... icatile i, headline of newspaper il by ine of newspaper iv. publication in a series Ans: a, (i), b. (Il), (lil) d. (i), e. (iv) B.. Fill in the blanks supplying the correct information from the text. [5x1=5] a, The name of the reporter is ... ‘Ans: The name ofthe reporter is Oliver Acton. b, During breakfast, the reporter's mother would always... During breakfast, the reporter's mother would always read the newspaper. ©. The writer's mom used to read papers so that her son would know somewhat The wite’s mom used to read papers so that her son would know somewhat about the world. 4. Oliver Acton had learnt something about the world before he. Ans: Olver Acton had learnt something about the world before he went to school. e, —Thewriter’s mom made a fun telling she .. of reporters. The writer's mom made a fun telling she couldn't ead the name of reporters. C. Answer the following questions. [5x1=5] What are’ the thrée important traits of the reporter? ‘Ans:_The three important traits ofthe reporter are: i. Heis a hard-nosed reporter. ji, — He asks tough questions. iii, He intimidates crooks. . . Why is Oliver Acton’s editor delighted? ‘Ans: Olver Acton's editor is delighted because his stories are gripping and he always fles them on time. ¢, Who encouraged Oliver Acton first to be a Ans: Ans: Ans: journalist? Ans: Oliver Acton's mother was the first person. to encourage him to be a Journalist. 4, Who were George Limerick, Sharon Newry and Blaine Whiting? Ans: George Limerick, Sharon Newry, and Blane Whiting were the reporters who wrote stories. e. What was mother’s advice when he wrote fake stories? Mother advised him to find real stories, instead of faking them when he wrote fake stories, 5, Write @ couple of paragraphs about ‘Artificial Intelligence and Its Use’. Use these prompts, (3) intelligence mimics human] ~ thinks, solves problems, make| make life easier Used in Feduces labour cost, etc, Ans:298... 12 Sala Practice Book Solf-learning Matorlals, Ans: Attica Inteligenco and its Uso ‘major challenges and crisis situations, transfer funds easily with a single click, benefited the human lives. Atiicial Intaligonce (Al) rofors to tho Inteligenco of ‘machines. It ig man-made intllgonce which mimics human behaviours by machines, Wt is probably tho fastest-growing dovolopmentin tho World of technology nd innovation, Al performs several functions, such as learning, planning, making decisions and problem Solving. It makes human lives oasior by doing things ‘more precise and more eficiont than humans normally do, Furthermore, many experts believe Al could solve AN is used in various sectors for various purposes. For instance, Al is embedded in our smariphones which helps us visual perception, speech recognition, translation, and navigation, ele. Al is. making transportation safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. Soll-driving cars, for example, use" Al- Powered sensors to navigate roads and avoid Accidents, This technology has the potential to reduce traffic accidents and fatalities. In addition, Al has been used in the banking and finance sectors which improves Customer experience, reduces costs, and enhances security. Customers can check account balances and Al has widely been used in healthcare and medicine, {om improving patient diagnosis and treatment to enhancing medicine discovery and development. For example, Al-powered medical imaging systems can help doctors detect early signs of cancer or other diseases, One of the major concems about Al is its potential impact on the job market. Al powered robots can work tirelessly which may replace human workers jin some industries. Hence, Artificial Intelligence has 6. Imagine that your schoo! has bagged the gold medal in the inter-school oratory contest on ‘Artificial Intelligence and Its Prospects’ organized by your Municipality/Rural Municipality. Prepare a message of congratulation on behalf of your school to be published in the local newspaper. Use these prompts, 5) paid off .... disciplined and dligent ... fee! proud congratulations... best wishes. [Mahima Bhalta ... Grade-10 ... hard work and dedication| Hearty Congratulations (m)} | Ms, Kritika Neupane (A Student of Grads X) for standing inthe fst postion nthe iter-schol cay contest on Food Security andits Necessity cnet by Bhageshwor Rural Municialty, Dadalshare What a remarkable accomplishment Hsarieg ‘congratulations on bagging the gold medal ine competition! | We cannot tell how happy we are to leam of her ge! achievement. She is really a deserving person to gets honour and achievement. Today, her hard work an! dedication have certainly paid off. She proved herse as) disciplined and diligent gil unfolding her talents. The erie! school family is proud of her. It is a great neus fr ca institution, | Congratulations once again! May the good ferine fcy} every step of your le forever, We wish her a bight at} blissful life ahead, ur thanks and honour to | Keep up the soir! ABC Academy Bhageshwor-1, Dadeldhura 7. A wellestablished electronics company requires @ ‘motivated and skilled professional for the post ct at Accountant. The company seeks applications from Individuals with at least a Bachelor's degree it ‘Management and two years of professional experienc? Write letter of ob application for the post considers = Yourself to be eligible in about 150 words. (You sr Anupama Bhattarai from Lalitpir) & Ans: ‘Sanepa-2, Lalitpur 13 July 2028 |The Managing Director, ICG Electronics Pvt, Lid, ‘Satungal, Kathamndu, Dear Sir/Madam, t With retorence to your vacancy announcement pistes The Kathmandu Post, dated on July 10, loud lke 0 ™¥ or the post of ‘Accountant’ as a competent candids. aad Regarding my personal and professional background. 37} ait of 28. 1 have completed Masters in BUSTES) Administaon (MBA) with 4 CGPA in 2019 fe) Kathmandu University, | passed Bachelor's dea"?| Ans: Jaccounting as a major subject from Apex College, attmandu in 2016. Inaction, | lso have afew years of |prtessional experience. Curent, I have been working a lercotu Bank, Sanepa Branch, Lalitpur since 2018. As a |cett-motivated employee, | have been appreciated there, |inave sound knowledge and skis of accounting, financial |reporing along with profciency in the use of computer [swat for action and VAT purposes. Therefore, am \very confident to accomplish my duties and responsibilties| ith the highest level of professionalism and efcienoy. i yo" {gv me an opportunity to render my service to your ‘pany, | shall Ieave no stone untumed to satisfy you. |For your kind information, | have enclosed all the required testimonials, long with my updated CV with tis pplication. | have every hope that you will consider my application favorebly and call me for an can give you more details about mysell {imlooking forward to hearing a postive response from you. ‘Sincerely yours, Anupama Bhattarai |anu12@ omail.cor You might have read various literary Books during your ‘school life. Recall the plot of any popular book that you lke the most and write a review of tin about200 words. a |Book: Kamali Blues 'Author: Budhi Sager ‘Genre: Fiction Language: Nepali Many books deal with the suffering and love of mother wil only few deals with a courageous father. ‘Kamali Blues’ is an exception which narrates the story of a father-son| lationship through the perspective ofthe son, focusing 0n| how he sees his father in his ie. The book isan account of the narrator's eleven days in the hospital with his father. “The story unfolds as the narrator recalls his idylic childhood! 28 he rushes to see his father on the deathbed in the| bospital. For him, his father is more than the superhero as he always fulfilled his needs at the cost of his happiness. ‘The family goes through many ups and downs as they! ove from a smaii vilage of Katara to Kalilot. The| ‘characters include Bhagiram, Chandre, and Mamata didi} |@mong many others and each of them has 2 unique story '0 narrate. The story is set in the context of Westem Nepal '2nd depicts the darker sides of the rural vilage. The story makes the readers emotional and burstinto tars 28 they can relate to the sacrifices tha the father has mace) Hor the narrator for his happiness. Alin al, “Karnal Blues" as a nostalgic tone and it shows how father is even more than a supertveo forthe kids. This book flashes us back to °u" childhood memories and increases appreciation for out terview where Il ‘recommend all the readers to read this book once 10. Compulsory English .. 299 Reproduce the following sentences as indicated in brackets, [6x1=6] 2. Harish seldom speaks in the meeting, ... (Supply correct tag) Ans: Harish seldom speaks in the meeting, does he? b. My father always reads English newspapers. (Change into negative) 3: My father never reads English newspapers. ©. Mamata visits her parents twice a month. (Make “How often’ question) 3: How often does Mamata visit her parents? d. He (break) his leg. He can't walk properly. (Use the verb in correct tense) He has broken his leg. He cannot walk property. ©. She said that she was planning to write an essay the next day. (Change into direct speech) ¢ seid, “lam planning to write an essay tomorrow.” f. English is spoken all over the world. (Change into active voice) Ans: People speak English all over the world. Choose the correct answer from the given options in the brackets. [100.55] [Once there ved three rich brothers ...1... (whomuhohwhose/which) the mother loved very much [because oftheir faithfulness to her, One day, three brothers| jeach wanted to do something special for their elderly Imother...2...(ivonlatioy) Mother's Day. The first brother bought her @ huge house. The second brother gave her a limousine, with a driver. The third brother remembered that| his mother used to love to read...3..... (alanvthelnothing) Ramayan, but couldn't see well anymore, so he got her a| specially trained parrot so thatit could recite any verse from| the holy scripture on demand. ‘Soon, the brothers ..4....._(wasireceivedis) recetvedteceivelreceived) thank-you notes from theit mother. The frst son's note said, “The house you bought 5. (Slatelwasiwete) too big! | only live in a small part ofa (though therefore/however/as) | have to clean the whole thing! The second son got a note that said, "I rarely leave the house anymore, so I hardly use the imo lyou gave me. And, when I do use it, the driver is so rude! if I were you, | (will hiretwould hiretwould have! ited/ired) a humble driver.” The third sons rete said, “My |datfing baby boy, you know just what your mother loves! |The chicken was delicous!" All of her sons ....8.... (rustimightcan should) have been surprised reading the Imother's note.. Their mother’s reply got them 9... (thinkto thinkthoughtthinking) for a while. None of the brothers spoke a single word, ...10.... (dnt they/don't Ihey/did theyido they)? esi oeyotey (1) whom (2) on (3 the (4) recelved (6) i (6) however (7) ‘would hire (8) must (9) to think (10) did theySQW. IBS Praction Book Settoaming Materlals Tima: 3 brs, Full Candidates are required to give answers according to the given instructions, 1,_Read the poem and answer {The Country ak To town come with Til | Gity Mouse ive you a treat [ra snag te cat vada fa itl Some excellent food, mast frase, [delightful to eat. |Who enjoyed, unmolested, the With me shall you feast just as range of the house; long as you please; jth pain food content she {Core lave this ft bacon )would bresitast on cheese, and shocking grey peas.” jSte dined upon bacon, and supped on grey peas, [This kind invitation she could not refuse, [A riend fromthe town tothe And the city mouse wished nat jeottage did stray, Ja moment to lose; |And he said he was come a {Reluctant she quited the ishort visit to pay; fields and the trees, [So the mouse spread her table The dalicious fat bacon and as gay as you please, charming grey peas. [And brought the nice bacon and Icharming grey peas. Richard Scrafton Sharpe| {The visitor frowned, and he thought tobe wity: [Cried he, * You must know, | am lcome from the city, Where we all should be shocked lat provisions like these, |For we never eat bacon and hortid grey peas. > Self-learning Material uestions. 6 ‘a. According to the poet, who was the happler mouse? ‘Ans: According to the poet, the country mouse was happier. ° b. What sort of life did the country mouse have? ‘Ans: The country mouse had unmolested life which was « fullof fun and content. . Why did the town mouse go to the countryside? ‘Ans: The tovin mouse went to the countyside to pay a Visto the county mouse. d. _ idthe town mouse enjoy the meal offered by the ‘country mouse? ‘Ans: No, the town mouse did not-enjoy the meal as he frowned and said ‘horrid grey peas’ to the dinner, fe. Why did the country mouse visit the town? ‘Ans: The country mouse visited town because. he coulda’ refuse the town mouse's kind invitation 2 in . UN Secretary-General has included the child Road the eter given below and do the tasks, ‘Open Letter to UN Secretary-Genera a Guterres is Excellency Antonio Guteres United Nations Secretary General United Nations Secretariat 42nd Steal, Now York, NY 10017 7 August 2020 XE: Inclusion of children inthe Youth Advisory go ; ‘onClimate Change” tong Your Excellency, Congratulations on your recent announcement of lyoung climate leaders ~ between the ages of 18 an lyears old - to your Youth Advisory Group on cna Ichange, who will advise you regularly on acco global action and the action to tackle the worsening ci criss. We appreciate this important focus on bringing jag leaders into decision-making and planning proces related to climate action. We also welcome the empha you place on receiving and giving frank and fearless ci fand the urgency of holding government and copartl leaders to account on climate action, |We are disappointed, however, that you have nt expan his ist of young ciate leaders to children in al th civersity. Milions of children took part in school tikes cimate action in 2019 and early 2020 and a: their outrage and constructive solutions in equal measue| ‘They have been agents of change in the climate deta using their channels of infuence-schoo's, social media, street protest - to catalyse global activism onthe cil crisis. We have seen children from the global Noth to {global South engaging with political and corporate leade in their home countries and also within te itemat) system-most recently at the UN Human Rights Cou claiming their right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustain lervironment as critical foundation to realizing te wellbeing and rights, Write “True” for true statements and ‘False’ for fe statements, pts] @, This eters written to congratulate Antonio Guer®> (on his appointment as the General Secretary oO UN. b. UN Secretary-General's decision to include youts Planning related to climate change is admired. ¢. UN Secretary-General seeks suggestions others. thelist of imate leaders, @. Theschoolctidren have played vill lines actions, 4 ‘Ans: (a) False (b) True (¢) True (d) False (e) 7{& Answer the following questions, [6xt=5) 2. Whereis the ofice of the UN Secretary Gonoral? Ans: The office of the UN Soorotary Gonoral is in 42" Street, New York, NY 10017, >. Whywas the Youth Advisory Group announced? ‘Ans: The Youth Advisory Group was announcod to ndvigo UN Secretary-General on accolerating global action to tackle the worsening climata criss, c. Whyare the letter writers disappointed? ‘Ans: The letter writers ara disappointed bacauso tho US Secretary General has not expanded tho list of young climate leadars to children inal thor avers. 4. How have the children contributed in the timo of climate crisis? The children have taken part in school stikas for late actions, engaged in cimata dabates through various channels and participated in tho staat Protest to catalyse global activism on tho climato crisis. What did the children request the leaders at tho UN Human Rights Council? ‘Ans: The children requested the leaders atthe UN Human Fights Council fo ensure their right to a sate, cloan, healthy and sustainable environment as tical foundation to realizing ther wollbeing and rights, 4. Reed the following advertisement and do the tasks that follow. (10) Ans: VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT The embassy of Japan in Nepal invites applications for a Nepalese consular staff who meets the qualficaion stated below; [Quatitications: 1. Bachelor's degree in any field froma university or from any other forms of publily-recognized educational institutions, [2 General knowledge for using computer software's} (Windows OS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc). Business-level witen and spoken English, Nepali and} Japanese (level N2 or N3 of Japanese Languago| Profcieney Test or equal stil), and necessary Japanese and English skills for communicating at the| sence counter. 4. Working experience in a muticuttural environment. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply tothe post ith their updated curriculum vitae in Japanoso, al rolovant| \etlicates and transcripts, their full addrasses and contac! 's by 29th October 2023. ¥ Embassy has the sole authority to aocopt or rojct epblcations. Telephone enquires wil not be entertanod, rt-isted candidates: ‘only will be contacted for interviows Dy Sth November 2020, Consular Section Embassy of Japan in Nepal Panipokharl, Kathmandu P.O. B0x264 Compulsory Hngilsh 301 ‘A, Match tho Information that hagins in column ‘A’ with fis Correct onding In column 'B', Ono alternative ta qlven oxtra, (Grte5) Column A Column 8 4, Japanasa embassy 1 15 roquitod trom an woking in Nopal ‘unlvorsiy Only tho candidates i, prondod iy teecgniver who Insitutions wile : sceaptod, © Qualifeaton of Hi Is chculstod by conus Bacholor's Dogroa ‘tion oft This announcomant fv, moot tha quaitication of vacancy allowed, ©. Only tho cortteatos v. euroly accepts th plations Wi Invites applications 1 ‘consular, Ans: Column A Column 8 4. Japanoso — embassy vi, Invites. applications. working in Nepal consular, b. Only tho candidates Ww, moet tho qualification who 10 allowed. © Qualification of kbs quired trom any Bacholor's Dagroo ‘university. 4, This announcomont of ti, Is cheulated by consular vacancy soction of tho embassy ©. Only tho cotticatos, |i, provided by recognizer Intittions wil be ‘accoptod, B, Answer the following questions, (5x15) 4, What Is tho vacant post montionad in the text? ‘Avis: Tho vacant post montionod in tho toxt is Nopaleso consular stall, , What computer skills doos an individual require to apply for tho post? ‘An Individual oquirs basle skis for using computor softwaro's Lo, Windows O§, Excol, Word PoworPolnt, Accoss,olc, to apply for iho post, © Who has tho solo powor to accept or reject ‘applications? imbassy of Japan in Nopal has tho sola powor tn accopt or reject applications, 4. When Is the doadtine tor tho document Ans: submission? ‘Ans: Tho deadline for documont submission is 290, Octobor 2023, ©, Whoaro Is the Japanoso embassy in Nopai situated? ‘Ans: Tho Japanoso ombassy in Nopal is situatod. in Panipokhaui, Kathmandu,302... 12Sets Practice Book Seif-earning Materials 4. Read the text and do the given tasks. (Quitmakershave always been creative with how they make their quilts. From using colored fabric to embroider designs) on plain fbr, to piacing together various shapes to make |patterns, quitmakers have expressed their creativity for} centuries. As technology has developed trough the years, lithas had different effects on quitmakers'creativty. Sorte) |quitmakers have embraced tools that speed up the quit) making: process. Other quitmakers have rejected these devices in favor of making quits by hand wih simple tools. You can see examptes of both types of quitmakers in the Do-It-Yourself Movement. | [Asc known as DIY, the De--Yoursail Movement fook of in‘the late 1980s. It encourages people to do and make] things for themsalves. For example, some people might DIY by fixing their own sink or buising a shed-in their! backyard: ther people DIY by making their own rats for |home, including auits: [An artist named Jean Ray Laury was aieaderin te quiting DIY movement. She encouraged her students to use the) elemenis of at and designin quits. They experimented and) | expressed theniselves in their quits, while also using the Guiting basics of piecing and appliqué. Through her years las a wile, mother, artist, and author, Laury grew to appreciate the importance of handmade objects. They gave} era sene of se. She expermerteduthcreating her own} fabric: She experimented with different types of fabric making. Somietimes she used naw technologies, like cial screen printing, She also used techniques that had been} around for centuries. Through her books and classes, sh aught and encouraged quitmakers to DIY. HToday, quitmakers in the. DIY movement conine| to embrace this mixture of technology and old-ashioned| techniques. For example, members of the Modern Quit Guild sew by hand and, wth machines. Some make, thei jown fabric and designs using a mix of hand-dyeing and| printers. They share their techniques and work with each} Jother through blogs, videos, and meetings often held online. Technology has helped the DIY comunity shar} information With each other, Many of today’s DIY riakers ely on technology to give them the training and tools they Ineed to make their own quits. There” are tutorials in YouTube videos . ‘A; Match the words in column ‘A’ with their meanings in column ‘B’. One meaning is given extra. [Sx1=5] Column A * Column B a: creativity i. be grateful for b. encourage fi. originality ©. applique il, colouing 4. dyeing iv, decorated needle work fe. appreciate v. develop confidence vi, nearto death experience Ans: Column A Column 8 a. creativity ii otginalty b. encourage ——-¥._ develop canfidengg c. applique iv, decorated needs wo 4. dyeing i, colouring e. appreciate ._begratlul for 8, - Fillinthe blanks using the correct information hag py tex Bag a. Quittmakers have been showing amazing to design their qui G jimakers have been showing amazing crea to design their quits, Do It Yourself movement reached to the p IM sane Do lt Yourself movement reached tothe pea in late 1960s. q ¢, DIY movement was led by wn. Ans: DIY movement was led by Jean Ray Laur, d. Jean Ray Laury motivated her disciples to apy the sas iM quilts. Jean Ray Laury motivated her disciples to api elements of art and design in quilts. Nowadays, quiltmakers design incorporating technology with... Nowadays, quiltmakers design quits incorpo technology with old-fashioned techniques, Answer the following questions. B a. What is DIY movement and when dic it gal popularity? a DIY movement is also known as Do It Yo movement and it gained popularity inthe late 198 b. Who was Jean Ray Laury? Ans: Jean Ray Laury was an artist and a leader in quilting DIY movement. 4 c. How did Jean Ray experiment with making? Jean Ray experimented creating her ov making techniques, including new tecbroogesl digital screén printing, as well as techniques tall been around for centuries. d. How has technology helped DIY communi? ‘Ans: Technology has helped the DIY community information with each other. Many of ody Ans: Ans: Ans: ‘Ans: ‘Ans: sol and tools they need to make their own things ©. Summarize the passage ina sentence. Ans: The passage deals with art of quit incorporating movement called Do lt Yousel technology,aimee The following bar-chart shows the marks obtained by Roji Rawal in the SEE pre-test 2079 (in- external assessment) Study the chart and write a description of it in about 100 words, fol Marks Obtained by a Student in Pre-SEE- 20; Marks Obtained by a Student in Pre-SEE- 2079 The bar-graph reveals the marks obtained by Rj Faviel in seven diferent subjects in the SEE pre-test 2079. However, the secured marks are based on internal assessment only, ‘According to the chart, Roji scored 68 in English and 70 ‘marks in Compulsory Mathematics in Pre-SEE test taken by the school. Similarly, Roj has been awarded 5 marks in Science and 60 marks in Social studies which is equivalent to an “A grade. Likewise, she obiained 83 marks in Nepali which is the lowest marks among seven subjects. The most surprisingly, Roj has been able to obtain 80 marks in her optional ~ fst Subject whereas she scored only 66 marks in optional- Second. The diagram demonstrates that she secured {he highest marks in English and the lowest marks in Nepal. Similarly, she secured 2 marks more in Engish ‘han in Optional Maths and only mark more in Optional. Maths than in Science. The diagram exhibits that she ‘needs to improve in ‘Nepali, compared to other subjects. To conclude, the diagram reveals that she has put more| tort in English and her optional ist subject, compared {0 other subjects. Overall, she seems to be a hard- working student, White a message of condolence on the demise of one of Your neighbours who lost his/her life in a plane crash * Pokhara unexpectedly, Use the following clues. [5] "al0CK Neupane ca... 0 Yeats anne passed away ON 18 Mah un @ successul businessman and veleran ‘Social worker honest and generous wri fond Memories, Compulsory English .. 903 Ans: Heartfelt Condolence | | | Dob: 20393 | Photo | NSeceeneeeee DoD: 2078-10-01 ‘We are deeply saddened by the news of the sudden | ‘and untimely demise of our veteran social worker | Mr. Prateek Neupane | Mr. Neupane lost his ife at the age of 40 in’an | | Unfortunate plane crash in Pokhara on 1 ‘Magn 2078 | unexpectedly. He was a successful businessman with 2 | generous and cheerful spirit. He always helped the needy ones. No one can forget his contribution and | dedication to our locality. | At this time of -gief, we extend our heartett | | | i | { Condolences to his bereaved family and friends and Pray to God to give them strength to bear itteparable loss. May the departed soul rest in peace in heaven, We will cherish his wonderful memories and great contribution to our society. He will atways remain in our hearts end memories Prabesh Pandey & entire family Lokanthali, Bhakatapur 7. Computers are being used more end more education. Some people say this is a positive trend, while others argue that it leads to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument ‘and then give your own opinion, 16) Ans: Use of Computer in Education There is an everincreasing use of technolegy, such as | tablets and laptops, in the classroom. tis often argued that | this is @ positive development, whilst others disagree and | think twill lead to adverse consequences. istrongly believe | thal an increase in technology is beneficial to students and | teachers. ‘The intemet has provided students- with. access to more | information than ever before. Moreover, leamers can | research and learn about any subject at the touch of a | buon. I is theteloe agieed that technology is a very | worthwhile tool for education. Google a prime example, where students can type in any keyword and gain access toin-depth knowledge quickly and easily i However, many disagree and fee! that technology deprives | people of real human interaction. Human interaction | teaches people valuable sils such as ciscourse, debate | and empathy. Despite this, human interaction is sti! possible through the intemet, and it is disagresd that | tecnology shoud be cgmissed for this reason, For304... Ans: «12 Sots Practice Book Selt-loarning Materials, instanca, Messongar and Facebook allow people to interact in ways that wero novor before possible. ‘n conclision, while tho bnafits of tachnology, particularly {he intemot, allow studonts to tap into limitless sources of information, some sti feo! that people should be wary of this now phenomenon and not allow it to limit face-to-face interaction, However, as long as we carafully consider the importance of human interaction in education, the | educational beneliis are clearly positive, People have differont hobbies and interests which help ‘them succeed in their careers, Considering this fact, Compose an email to your friend describing your hobby in about 200 words, (8) gmail.com ‘Subject: My Favourite Hobby (Dear Rubina, | am very delighted to receive your email this morning, | go {to know about your hobbies and interests ‘through it. Rubina, why haven't you shared these beautiful things learlier? | can't disagree with you that hobbies ignite our| icreativity and uncover our hidden talents, Definitely, hobbies play a very important rote in our ives, They occupy ‘our minds when we are free and also make us happy. They Imako us forget. our worries. Moreover, they help in| lexpanding our knowledge, People have diferent hobbies and interests which help {them succeed in their career. Some people enjoy traveling, hunting and hiking but some prefer to be engaged in reading books or browsing the intemet to explora knowledge of their interests, However, my all-time hobby| has always been pholograpkiy. I's my passion and dream, Let ‘me tell you how | have been obsessed with photography. When | was 13, my parents decided to [celebrate my birthday with a merry making party. Many] relatives were invited to celobrate. One of my uncles gited me a huge box and asked me to open it, With a lot of excitement, | did it and found a Canon camera. | captured the beautiful moments in my camera. Everyone present| there admired my photography, The best part of photography. is that we can preserve! memories and have beauliful pictures for memories Wherever | go, | take beautiful pictures. Nowadays, | cart imagine lite without a camera and beauliful pictues. Seeing my passion for photography, my parents suggested that | join journalism, After SEE, thnk | wil join photography training to enhance my skil, | am thinking of secking the career in photo: journalism in the future. | often wonder how hobbies influence a person's future career. | believe my hobby wil Ishape my destiny. Best regards, ‘San 10. Ans: (1) are 2) who (3) on (8) have been (6) might (6) anne Schoo library, Rebecca searches fr information outa) Poproduce the folowing sentences as ing brackets. te a, Nobody pays attention in his clays, (Supply the correct tag) ¥ ‘Ans: Nobody pays attention in is cass, do eya b, The man hasn't found Sarah and Janie (Change into affirmative) Ans: The man has already found Sarah and Jamia, ¢, Students goto school so that they can ean things. (Make ‘Why’ question) Ans: Why do students goto schoot? d. Look! They (try) to break into the house. (Usa verb in correct tense.) ‘Ans: Look! They are tying to break into the house, @. Usha apologized for telling a lie. (Change direct speech) ‘Ans: Usha said, “I'm sorry for telling a ie. f. They are going to launch a new product (Change into passive) ‘Ans: A new product is going to be launched soon, ‘Choose and copy the correct answer fr the num blanks below. ios In the land ofthe Maasai, in Southwest Kenya, theres sil named Rebecca. Rebecca lives near a large nto park, where there 1... (amis/arelhave) golden iors and big grey elephants. Rebecca's family keep cal sheep and goats and depend on farming, Rebecca is a student ..2... (whom’whoseluholi always goes to schod....3..(onbyivithton) fot Sh helps her family looking after the animals when she al home. One very hot day, Rebecca finds her mama cg] Our crops... (havelhas/nas been/have bee) bad year,” she. says. “Now our goals and sheep Su (musvcan'vmightmay not) die.” At school, Rebecca a3} her teacher why there has been so ite rain.this year. "a have had many days without rain,” says her teacher, lihere is no rain, plants. 6... (woul |/canlcannovididn'}) grow. Without plants to eat and water} rink, our animals de.” Everyone in the classis que, (isnt they/arenttheyisnt she/are they)? They are wore or their families, their animals, and their community. At What she learns is dificult. The whole word is gett) hotter, and there is less rain, She leams...... (/anth article) new term; "Climate Change Then, Rebecca mas her triends ...9.. (leamto learnleamtteamns) eb climate crisis. She shares her knowledge ...10.. (08? thalsince/because) her friends can aware thet fais. (7) aren't they (8) a (9) learn (10) 80 thatSelf-learning Material ————————SS=_—_——' ime: 3H. Full Marks: 75 {.__ Read the following poem and answer the questions. [5] IF If you can dream—and not Inyoucan keep yourhead make dreams your master, hshen al about you Ifyou can think—and not Ae losing theirs and blaming|make thoughts your aim; ton you, |ityoucan meet with ltyoucan trust yourself _ [Triumph and Disaster Iwhen allen doubt you, |And teat those two {ut make allowance fr their |impostors just the same; doubting too; Ifyou can bear fo hear the Ifyou can wait and not be [ruth you've spoken tired by waiting, [Twisted by knaves to make Or being led about, don't ~ [a trap for fools, Gea ines, (Or watch the things you Orbeing hated, don't give |gave your if to, broken, lway to hating, |And stoop and build em up] |And yet don't look too good, {with worn-out tdols: nor ak too wise: | Rudyard Kipling a. Why should we not aim only to dream in life? ‘Ans: We should not aim only to dream in life because merely dreaming doesn't help us to achieve success. We should focus on action so that our dreams may ‘come true. b. What, according to the poet, are the two impostors of lite? ‘Ans: According to the poet, the two impostors of life are Triumph and Disaster é ©. How do you think we can achieve our dream? Ans | think we can achieve our dream focusing on action and treating both impostors; triumph and disaster equally. Moreover, we should have good quaities such as selt-rust, truthfulness, patience, ele. to achieve our dream, 4. What can knaves do to us? ‘Ans: Knaves can twist the truths spoken by others to make trap for fools. ® What does the poet. suggest to do in the frst stanza? The poet suggests us to keep calm, have sell-rust and be patient to move towards the perfection in the , first stanza, * Read the. following text and do the given tasks. [10] A Thanksgiving around the World Festivals are not ust the means of entertainment or rejoice. ey also reflect our hertage, culture and ta anksgiving is celebrated around the. wold to extend thanks. for the harvest, enjoying bountiful food, and Compulsory English .. 905 ‘spending time with family and friends. Even iowa [Thanksgiving seems to be uniquely American, the tradition} is followed in ctferent countries in various forms. Thanksgiving, USA | (Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, Thanksgiving ‘in the USA is a national holiday that |commemorates the feast the Pilgrims held after the fist harvest in 1621. The first celebration was attended by 20) [Native Americans and 83 pilgrims. Thanksgiving has been celebrated intermittently ever since. ‘Thanksgiving dinner with family plays a central role in the celebrations, with Americans eating more food on Thanksgiving Day than any other day ofthe year, including [Christmas. Roast turkey is essential - approximately 45} [million of them are consumed every year - as well as) mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, sweet com and assorted fal vegetables, al food that is native to the Americans. Parades are a big part ofthe celebrations too. They range om small-town affairs featuring the local marching band to Macy's Thanksgiving parade through the streets of New| York. Billed as the world's largest parade, it features parade| oats and huge balloons, usually based on cartoon characters, current Broadway shows and other topical Fill in the gaps suipplying the correct information from the text. [5x1=5] a. ‘The festivals mainly exhibit... ‘Ans; ‘The festivals mainly exhibit heritage, culture and tradition, b, People think that Thanksgiving is a... culture. Ans: ‘People think that Thanksgiving is @ uniquely American culture. ¢. Thanksgiving festival is observed in November On ein America, 2 ‘Ans:: Thanksgiving festival is observed in November on the fourth Thursday in America, . a. plays a significant role in the celebration, ‘Ans: Thanksgiving’dinner plays a significant role in the calebrtion is recorded as the world’s largest parade, ‘Ans: Macy's Thanksgiving parade is recorded as t world's largest parade. Answer the following questions, [Sxt= a, Why Is Thanksgiving celebrated around the world? Ans: Thanksgiving is celebrated around the world to extend thanks forthe harvest enjoying and spending time with family and friends.206 -12Sat8 Practico Book Sel-learning Materials. b. How many colebrants enjoyed tho first Thanksglving colebratlon? Who wore thoy’? ' ‘Ans: Alfogathor 143 colobrants onjoyod tha fist Thanksgiving colebration, They wore 90 native Amecans and 53 pigs. ¢. What food items are consumed on Thanksgiving Day? ‘Tho roast uikoy, mashed polato, sweet potato, sswoot com and fal vegetables are. the foods consumed on Thanksgiving Day 4, How do Americans rejoice parade in the street? ‘ns: Americans rejoice parade inthe street fying huge balloons usually ‘based on cartoon characters, ‘engaging in street shows on various topical themes. ©, In-your view, what is the most surprising fact + about Thanksgiving culture? ‘Ans: The most surprising fact is approximately 45 million * oflurkeys are consumed every year on Thanksgiving Day, Read the following advertisement and do the tasks that follow. __ 119 Required Urgently |A renowned and prestigious English medium school in the| heart of Ohangadhi is looking for some dynamic enthusiastic, resut-ronted and energetic candidates to recruitin thei institution, Ans: Position —_[No,| Qualification | Experience [Vice-Principal | 1 |Master in ar Minimum 5 : ___|__Idisciptine years [English Teacher |'2 |Mastors Dagreoin | 8 years [. __[Englsh Education (Accountant IBS or BBA 3 years Hostel Warden [2 |Graduate in any. 2 years cisciotine Salary: As pe the rule ofthe school Females are encouraged to apply forthe post of Accountant |Tho aocountant must be a diploma in computer. We need] Engish teachers having fluency in spoken Engish, proficiency in test design and sound sks on computers, Telephone inquiry is not entertained, Shorlisted candidates willbe contacted for interview and task observation, nterested and oigible Nepali citizens are requested to send thelr detalled resumes, copies of cerliales, copies of otlzenship, and experince laters with cover letes by 26th Mul tothe folowing address: The Principal ‘Stepping Stone Secondary Schoo! Dhangadhi, Kailall, PO Box No: 2545, Contact: 9869806078 Wo have been assuring qually education for ten years, Parants' tust is our strong. We focus on. laamers aulonomy a8 - our. curfeulum demands knowledge navigation. Regarding shorting, "An Early bid catches th wocn” wit be taken on a strong basis, 4 Filin the bank spaces with suitable ory ‘a. The employer is recruiting mig ‘ans: The employer is recrulting six employee b. The remuneration will be otfere Ans: The remuneration vill be offered as per the school. ten ‘ + wil get the advantage to apy post of Accountant, Ans: Females will et the advantage to ag of Accountant. d. . Thecandidates willbe selected through, ‘Ans: The candidates will be selected though nung and task observation, The school is located in ‘Ans: The school is located in Dhangadhi, Kaila, Answer the following questions. (tg a, Whatare the'regiuired posts? Ans: The required posts are Vico-Pincia, Eig teacher, Accountant and Hostel Warden, b. Where should a candidate apply? ‘Ans: A candidate should apply at Stepping Sie ‘Secondary School, Dhangadbi, Kaila ©. Who can apply for the post of Accountant? ‘Ans: A person who has BBS or BBA queliicaon wt three years of experience and diploma in cone. can apply for the post of Accountant, d. What are’ the requirements for the Englsh teacher besides academic qualification? Ans: The requirements for the English teacher bests academic qualification are fluency in spoken Engi, Proficiency in test design and sound shils ot ‘computes, ® Why does the schoo! emphasize on lame! aittonomy? Ans: The school emphasizes on leames’auorony ur curriculum demands knowledge navigation. Read the text and do the given tasks. [The Renaissance was a time of redscovery of da leainings. This rediscovery impacted - pies Jeducation, and society — and, notably, painting al Sculpture. Antsts placed increasing emphasis on ris 2rt during this time, Earier, medieval panto had pl attention to realistic detail, Figures in ther pictues ¥*) recognizable as human beings, but they generally 00k tke anyone in particular. Now Renassarce af began to stve for more realism, They wanted !0 the exact appearance ofa person in a parila a Wanted their figures to have facial expressions fevealed true emotion. Renaissance painters also began to pay mere tea Nhe natural world, Most medieval art was made foreey pa land other religious seltings. Painters liked to fil the spaces| round the figures in a painting with gold leaf, This was to [how their love and respect forthe figures and stories in nese paintings. They wanted just enough detail so that lanyone who saw the work of art would know easily whit it \was about. During the Renalssarice, people began wanting paintings that looked lively and more like the world around them. They also wanted works that showed off the skill of ithe artist. ithe architect Brunelleschi worked in Florence and Rome ik Ithe early 1400s. He, along with a fellow humanist andi architect named Alberti made important advances in the lowation of - realistic art. Thay discovered a ‘mathematical formula that, when applied fo painting or ldrawing, seemed to give the image depth. When an artist jused this formula in his work, the end result would look lmore realistic. Both men were inspired by an essay on! architecture written by an ancient Roman writer named| Vitruvius. Vitruvius described how buildings and: other objects painted on a flat surface could appear to “advance land recede’—come forward and extend backward. This leffect made a painting’ look more realistic and three dimensional. Though inspired ty the ancients, Brunelleschi land Albert invented the technique of perspective, Brunelleschi taught the principles of perspective, and| |Aberti wrote a book about thei findings. In many ways this Ibook was the frst ofits kind or the subject of palit. Match the words from the text in column ‘A’ with their meanings in column ‘B'. One meaning doesn't have a match, [5x1=5] Column A Column B @. renaissance ji, . practical b. sculpture ii rebirth of art and iterature ©. revealed ii, artistic form using material 4. perspective iv. exposed q & realistic v. vantage point vi, building | Ans: Column & Column B f @ renaissance ii. rebirth of art and literature | sculpture artistic form using material | © revealed exposed Perspective v.. vantage point. | a Seals i. practical - | © Write True’ for true statements and ‘False’ for false : ‘statements, [5x1=5] | ® During’ renaissance, painting and sculpture were ‘otaly neglected, i 4. Artists gave prioity to realise creation. in ‘enaissance period. & Medieval art was associated with religious theme, There used to be formula to make art more imaginary, ‘ lere was an essay on architecture written by Th h Brunelleschi, St (a) False (b) True (c) True (d) False (e) False 5 Ans: Compulsory English .. 307 Answer the following questions, [5«1=5] a. What impact did the rediscovery of classical learning have during the Renaissance? The rediscovery of classical learning during the Renaissance had a great impact on philosophy, education, society, and the arts; painting and sculpture, b. How were Renaissance artists different from Medieval atisis? Renaissance artists tried for more realism in their ar, aiming to capture the exact appearance of people and their émotions, whereas medieval anists paid litle attention to realistic detait ¢. Why did Renaissance painters pay more altention to the natural world in their artwork? Renaissance painters paid more attention to the ‘natural worldin their artwork because peopie wanted paintings to look livelier and resemble the world around them, Who were Brunelleschi and Alberti? What important advances did they make in art? Brunelleschi and Alberti were architects and humanists. They discovered a mathematical formula that added depth to paintings, making them appear ‘mote realistic and three-dimensional. They invented the technique of perspective. . What was the significance of Albert's book on painting during the Renaissance? Alberts bod was the first of its kind on the subject of painting. and iscussed the principles of Perspective, contributing to the advancement of art during the Renaissance, Write a short recipe for making vegetable momo, Use the following clues. 5] collet all the ingredients... knead dough .. prepare veg stuffs... rollout the dough... sea.... heat the steamer... serve with supplements Ans: Ans: Ans: Preparing Veg. Momo Firstly, collect all the ingredients required to prepare ‘momo, Thereafter, ake a bow, prepare hard dough by kneading flour, water, salt and leave it for 10 minutes, Meanutile, wash all the vegetables.and chop cabbage, | onions, and spring orions finely. After that, boll potatoes and grate them and carrots as wel. Then, take a bow! mix the chopped cabbage, onions, spring cnions, grated polalo and carol, saya sauce, momo spices, sal and pepper to prepare vegetable stuf Alter that, cut out the ough into small pisces. Rol out the pieces, place the vegetable stung on to the pieces and seal them together, Atter that, grease momo perforated the container wih ol Then, lay momo info a container, Heat the steamer by adding water. Alter that, place the sealed ‘momo on to the steamer and steam momo over the pot of boiling water for about 10 minutes, Now, momo is ready, serve hot momo with suitable supplement or sauce,308... 5. Ans: Ans: ~ 12 Sets Practice Book Selt-earning Materials Write a thanksgiving letter to your former English teacher whose inspiratlon and guidance really paved the path of your career. Also, assure him that his ettors shallnotgoinvain, LS) Date and address... gfeetings ..... feel honour to LWTitE snnsone OxtONd thanks .. best wishes July 5, 2023 Dear Sir, |Through this letter, | express my sincere thanks ‘and| lappreciation for your tireless efforts for enhancement of my| English language proficiency, Throughout the school years | thoroughly enjoyed your classes and friendly behaviour. ‘You always managed time to interact wit all of us. | am fond of your dedication and diligence and proud of being your student. You always taught me with sincerity. | [appreciate your inspiration and guidance which’ relly helped me in my career. You always engage, inspire, and| Jempower your students. Thank you so much for your ‘Support, encouragement and care. | stil vividly remember your motivating English classes, Presently, | am on the way to'set my career inthe banking] sector. | assure you that your efforts shall not goin vain Wish you Good health and thank you so much for being'an excellent mentor. [With gratitude, [Sony Tamang ‘Suppose you felt unwell and visited a doctor lastnight. The doctor advised you to take a rest for a week. Write ‘an application leter to your class teacher for a sick ‘leave in about 150 words. a 5 July, 2028 [Dhangachi, Kaila The Class Teacher, Saraswotl Secondary School |Geta, Kailali Dear Si, With due respect, | beg to state that due to my heath condition, | wort be able to attend my regula classes fora week Itis because las nigh, I suddenly felt unwell and was rushed to the hospital. Later, | was diagnosed with pneumonia, The doctor advised me to take bed-est fora week. . Therefore, | kindly request you to grant me a leave for a Iweek from 5-11 July. | will attend my regular classes from] 412th July. | assure you that | will complete all the pending] asks once | get back to regular class. | hope you will |consider my application. | look forward to your cooperation, | Thanking you in anticipation! Yours faithfully, Ripu Chaudhary |Grade: 10 ‘B’, Roll Everyone grabs the memories of heat gy, school, Writea diary entry about the fry, dayne recalling experiences you have had in, ‘bos zag [Kamalbinayak, Bhaktapur SUNDAY, May 12, 2023 9:20 pm Dear Diay, Today, | jned a new schoo! in Bhaktapur ya ficult and often frustrating to get adjusted toa ney lwith new friends and new teachers. Today's min srugge was ond my classroom in a tue cone ne assembly began. In order to seek hep, ertigg man, He showed me the classroom. Later, | ney a lwas our Engish teacher. | found him tec a a knowledge. 1am really ratetl to himfr his astra guidance, The most part ofthe day passed with mixed eins horror and fascination, The most frustrating momen yg being asked to introduce myself over and over agin levety teacher. I made a few friends. Supriya, my fst Jatnew school and my bench partner helped mtu the day, She isa briliant student who often stands et the intemal examinations. During the interval, he her home-made tfin with me, behavior while wearing smiles on.their faces. In betes imagined how lucky | was to be a part of such ae Ischool. | Overall, my fst day has been very memorable cat Reproduce the following sentences as Indicated lt brackets, tal & Somebody has stolen my purse... the correct tag) ‘Ans: Somebody has stolen my purse, haven't they? P b. Does she have many books in her living oot! (Change into a statement) ‘Ans: She has a lt of books in her ving room. ©. Ruby worked in the field unt late night ( ‘How long’ question) Ans: Howlong ci Ruby workin heflld? d,_ By 2050 we (work) in the reduction of emission for 25 years. (Use the verb In tense) recut By 2050 we will have been working in the ‘of carbon emission for 25 years. Ans:e. _ Theprincipal said, Why were you late yesterday, Rita?” (Chainge into indirect speech) Ans: The principal asked Rita why she had been late the day before. {. _ They'promised us higher wages. (Change into passive voice) Ans: We were promised higher wages Or, Higher wages were promised to us, 40, Choose and copy the correct answer for the numbered blanks below. (10x0.5=5] [Nepalis rich in forest resources. Once, more than 60% of its total land was covered 1... (bylromivitvof forest land it was said, “Green forest is the wealth of nation” |Recent data says the forest occupies almost 44% of total] of forests can be found in Nepal, i.e, sub-tropical, tropical, temperate, sub-alpine, alpine, etc. We find sub-tropical and| topical forests inthe Southern part of Nepal and temperate oress in the Hily region. Likewise, sub-alpine and alpine forests ..2.... (fnd/fourdis foundiare found) in the [Himalayan region. There are many advantages of forest. Forests, ...8....(wholwhictuWwherelwhen) are the parts of ecosystem, are the’shelter for many creatures, We get limber, firewood, grass, medicinal herbs, etc, by which Ne... (Maylmustcan should) run many industries. keeps the environment clean and helps to rai, control landside and soil erosion. We can promote tourism and| lean foreign currency by setting up National Parks and| Widife Reserves. The forest gets __the| surroundings .. (Cleanito clean/cleaning/cleaned) that alures us to enjoy the nature. Though it has so many| advantages, it has some disadvantages too. The peopl| who live near the forest are. given torture by the wild animals, (Because of/AlthoughiSince/in spite of ts great importance, people are’ destroying forest area| indiscriminately.- A funiber of smugglers .....7. lisfaremave been/has been) chopping the trees for man decades. If this trend ~ (continue / continue’ // ontinued / ad continued), there would be'a great crisis in he earth in the near future, Wild animals will survive’) longer, ....9....? (wll they/won't they/don't theyido they)? So, everyone should be ....10.... (a/arVthe!no acl) honest regarding the proper use of forest resources. ‘as: (1) with (2) ae found (=) which () may ()eeaned (6) 'n spite of (7) have been (8) continued (8) wil they (10) No article, larea. According to the geographical diversity, many kinds| | iS Tit 1 gly. 309 ime: 3 hrs. Full Marks: 75 Read the poem and choose the correct answer, _ [5] Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802 Earth has not anything to show more fait: Dull would he be of soul who could pass by A sight so touching in its majesty: This City now doth, like a garment, wear [The beauty of the morning; silent, bare, |Ships, towers, domes, theatres, and temples lie ]Open unto the fads, and to the sk All bright and gterng in the smokeless ai Never did sun more beautifully steep In bis fist splendour, valley. rock, or il « [Neer sav, never fet, a calm so doep! The river glideth at his own sweet wits Dear God! the very houses seem asleep; [And all that mighty heart is lying stil! = Willigm Wordsworth) i. its garment ii, beauty of the morning ii, glittering omaments iv, bridge b. Why was the city calm in the morning? iL Since everyone was sleeping ii, a8 people were locked in the houses i because city was weaving garment iv. because of smokeloss air What Impression of the city does the spoakor create? si. diy and crowded ji, sleepy and dull Ui, grand and imposing iv, noisy and dull 5 4d, Why does the poot mention ‘valley, rock or hil while describing London city? i. because he loves them ii, due tonature’s beauty fi, to mention hilly areas iv. to compare the britianco of suntiso in rural sottngs and in London @. According to the pool, who Is dull of the soul? La porson who neglects the beauty of city il, a person who breaks tho sitanca i, person who sleops tl lato iv. a porson who is silont Ans: a. (U)b.() c(i) dv) a, I)510... 12Set Practice Book Sel-learning Materials Es Read the text and do the given tasks. (10) Cabbage White ‘Sarah and Jamie stood on their tiptoe and gave the card from their schoo! to the tall man behind the counter of a arm. The man frowned and made a face. "So, you'te looking for some work, and who are you?" “Im Sarah, Im twelve, This is my brother Jamie; he's eleven.” "Shouldn't you be at school?" We are on holiday. And would lke to eam some money land support our parents." The man lifted his hat and ‘srtched his head. "Working in the farm is a quite tough| jiob for kids like you. | need somebody big and strong to| |work here," he said. "There must be some work for us in this big farm. Could you} please ind one? Sarah pleaded. "And right’ Lets see. Do you know what a Cabbage White is?" the man asked. "Yes, Its a beautiful white buttery that lays its eggs-on lcabbages. Ard those eggs change into caterpilar." |answered Sarah. |"And do you know what the caterpillars do?" They eat the cabbage leaves!” shouted Jamie. “Aren't you afraid of caterpillars?" asked the man. "Not at al." retorted Sarah. ‘Alright. So, | think | have a job for yau." "Oh! Thank you very much: And what is the work", they| said. "I want you to check every single cabbage in the garden and eliminate all the caterpillars," replied the man. how?" wondered Jamia You pick them off and collect them. Is it alight if we collect them in one ofthese pails?” Write ‘True’ for true and ‘False’ for the false statements, [x1=5] The two kids Sarah and Jamie are from different family, b.._The card they handed to the man was issued by the + school : cc. ~The man did not want them to go to school dd. The kids were able to convince the man for the job, e. The kids wanted to work there permanently. ‘Ans: a. False b. True c. False d. True e. False ‘Answer the following questions. * [Bxt=5] a, How did the man respond when the kids gave a card? ‘Ans: The man responded frowning and making a face wien the kids gave him a card. 3. bo. Why were Sarah and Jamie ooking fag ‘Ans: Thoy were looking fora job because ten ihn some money to support their parents, What made the man give them job? Ans: The man was pleased when they anserg question and. said that they were rot shag caterpilars, Their daring character made te give them job. What job were the kids supposed to dy in gy ° farm? ‘Ans: The kids were supposed to eliminate ac from the cabbage ofthe gard inthe farm, e. _ Inwhich condition did the man give them stp ‘Ans: The man gave ajobin a condition in which ne ae to ensure the cabbage farm completely ee tone caterpilar. Read the following the product guide and do the gies tasks. 1 Laundry Guideline: Samsung Washing Machine Step 1: Sort [Sort the laundry according to these criteria: J+ Care Label: Sort the laundry into cottons, mixed ee] synthetics, silks, wools and rayon. }+ Colour: Separate wiite from colours. J+ Size: Mixing diferent size items together ine dun improves the washing performance. +. Sensitivity: Wash delicate items separ ‘Step 2: Enipty pockets /+ Empty all pockets of your laundry items. J+ Metal objects, such as coins, pins and buck a clothing may damage other laundry items as well 3 the drum. Tu clothing with buttons and embroideries insite +” trousers or jackets zippers are open while wast2g) the drum may be damaged. Zippers should be cose) and fixed with a sting 1+ Clothing with tong strings*may become entangled v2 other clothes. Make sure to tie the stings #69 starting the wash. 7 'Step 3: Use a laundry net [= Brassieres (machine washable) must be placed 2) laundry net. Metal pars ofthe brassieres may b= ‘through and tear other laundry items. ‘= Small, light clothing, such as Socks, gloves, taki ‘and handkerchiels may become caught around (door. Place them inside and fine laundry netf E t | t Ah | teat. 1 Donot wash the laundry net by itself without the other| laundry. This may cause abnormal vibrations that could ‘move the washing machine and result i injury Step 4: Pre-wash (if necessary) ls Select the prewash option for the selected cycle ifthe laundry is heavily soled. When selecting the prewash option, make sure to put powder-type detergent int the main wash Compartment, ‘step 5: Determine the load capacity Js Do not overtoad the washing machine... Overloading may cause the washing machine to not wash properly. Fill in the gaps using the correct information from the [5x1=5] a, There are few steps of using washing machine Of ssn COMPANY. ‘Ans: There are few steps of using washing machine of ‘Samsung company, b, Metal things in pocket can damage... of the machine. ‘Ans: Metal things in pocket can'damage other laundry items and the drum of the machine. We need to tie the strings of clothes so that they may not get ‘Ans: We need tot the strings of clothes so that they may not get entangled with other clothes. d. In order to ensure proper wash, we must think about......... of the machine, In order to ensure proper wash, we must think about the load capacity of the machine. ® One should sort out the clothes on the basis Of s.u before washing. ‘Ans: ‘One should sort out the clothes on the basis of care label, colour, size and sensitivity before washing Answer the following questions. [Sx1=5] In which condition, do we need to select pre- wash option? ‘Ans: We select pre-wash option ifthe laundry is heavily soiled. 4. Why should we not wash the laundry net alone? ‘Ans: We should not wash the laundry net alone because it causes abnormal vibration and injury & How can. we manage zippers before washing clothes? ‘Ans: We can manage zippers before washing clotnes by Closing and fixing them with a string. Why is it necessary to mix various sized clothes ata time? Ans: itis Necessary to mix various sized clothes in o toimprove washing performance. der | A Compulsory English .. 311 ©. What is the danger of clothes having long __ strings? ‘Ans: The danger of clothes having long strings is the Possibility of being entangled with other clothes. Read the text and do the given tasks. [15] [By 2010, some schools had relaxed their mobile technology | lpolcies. New. Manchester High School in Douglasville, |Georgia, was one of several schools that launched ‘bring lyour on technology” programs. Students at that school lwere encouraged to bring their own smartphones, leleetronic tablets, and other Internet-enabled devices to| class, and teachers incorporated them into lessons, Using personal devices to enhance education has many fans. Many schools, however, have béen cracking down on cell phone use by students. Freeport High Schoo! in Portland, Maine, for example, strengthened its anti-cell phone policy| lor the 2011-2012 school year. The School, which had used to allow students to use cell phones during lurch, now} required students to turn off cell phones during school hours. Supporters of such cell phone restrictions argue that the devices distract students from leaming and provide| Imore opportunities for kids to cheat. is it ime schools relax their cel phone hang-ups? Current! Events student reporters Peter Brosnan and Akash Bagaria| Jeach dialed up a side. (Cell phones might be smarter for the classroom than you| think! Schools should allow students to carry-cell phones| because, if managed appropriately, the phones. can| lenhance leaming and become precious teaching tools, while keeping students safe and in contact with their parents. Fist, many students are excited to use cell phone technology. If schools. incorporate that technology into lessons, students will become more excited about their classes. |As Gell phones become more like mini laptop computers, they cant be very useful in the classroom. For example, students can use cell phone technology to access onling bocks, newspaper articles, and other materials. When you focus on the positive uses of cell phone technology, the possiblities are endiess! : Finally, many parents and students rely on cell phones to keep in touch in case plans change after school. Grace Hurley, 13, an eighth grader trom Yorktown Heights, New York, agrees. “We should be able to carry our call phonies in school because we may need to contact our parents in lemergencies,” she says Choose and copy the correct option, (Sxi=5] a, The meaning of the word ‘launched’ in the passage started ii, highlighted i, protected ~ iv. produced2... 12 Sel Practice Book Sell-learning Materials 5. The synonym of the word ‘appropriately’ is... net i hunied way J manner iy. suitable manner ©. The antonym of the term ‘incorporate’ ii. beauty excude ‘y. befiend d. The meaning of the word ‘precious’ is... i.ofpolte manner it of great value of serious manner i. iv. of methodical way €. The close meaning of the word ‘emergencies’ Fine i. i. expected dangerous situations nexpected sale situations fi, unexpected dangerous situations iv. probable dangerous situations Ans: a. (i)b. (iv) c. (i) ie. (i B. Put the following sentences in correct order as they appear in the text. [5xt=5] Many pupis are excited to use cell phone technology inthe school. b. If we take call phones positively, they have numerous potentials. c. Some people claim that the cell phones divert students from learning, d. One of the high schools adopted ant-cell phone policy. e. Cell phones alow children to keep in touch with their parents. Ans: i) dil) cii)eivjay)b C. Answer the following questions. [51-5] a. What policy did Manchester High Schoo! adopt in the school? Manchester High School adopted ‘bring your own technology’ policy in the school, b, Why do you think Freeport High Schoo! applied G anti-cell phone policy? | think Freeport High School applied anti-cell phone policy because they think that devices distract students from leaming. and provide more opportunities for kids to cheat. . ¢. Why are the cell phones smart and precious “t00ls forthe classroom? The cell phones are smart and precious tools forthe classroom because they can enhance learning and keep students safe and in contact wit ther parents. d. How are the cell phones beneficial in the classroom? ‘Ans: The cell phones are beneficial in the classroom as they give access 0, online books, newspaper articles, and other materials. e, Givea suitable ttle o the text, Ans: The suitable ttle forthe p258298 canbe Data Using Cellphones in Schools’ a 5, Write a set of rules and regulations for vistors central 00. Use the clues given below. “q Ans: ules and Regulations for Central Zoo + Central Zoo opens at 10 am to 5 pm from Sunday to Saturday. © An entry of NRs. 200 (Adults), NAs. 1351 * (Students) and NRs. 500/- (SAARC) per person hag to be paid at Zoo's entrance gate. «Feeding the animals is stricly prohibited, Bu, Visitors may donate cash for their feeding. + Bothering or provoking animals is strictly prof, ‘The visitors must put trash into the rubbish bins, «Plucking flowers is strictly banned. +The visitors are not allowed to take ther pes org wit them, ‘+ The visitors are not expected to remain too close to the animals’ cage. 6, Imagine you and your frend, Gaurav work inthe Bank Unfortunately, he broke his leg while returning home from the office. Write a letter of sympathy using the. clu a Date and address sume ull and honest employee .. fell off from bike and fractured let 109 ene ROSPHANZEM snes SPEEDY FECOVENY 25K any help need. Ans: Dhran-12, Sunsari \June 15, 2023, Dear Gaurav, Tm deeply saddened to hear about your ike act heard tis nows from our schoo rend, Rajesh ast ih learnt that you fel of the bike while returing hom fo ine office and fractured your let leg. | knew that you ht been admitted in the hospital. | hope you are geting PrP! treatment. | pray for your good health and speedy 72088 know you are a dutiful and honest employee of bt Moreover, you are strong enough to get through tis Pa Life passes through ups and downs, So, don't parle much and take care. |am truly concemed about yuh and recovery. further assure nat to worry about theo | mere to handle everything in this acute. G2" would advise you to crive the vehicle caetuly.ipicase, lt me kno if you istance from me. I be there 25 s00n 25 possible. J look forward to me Nou tomerrow. Voge tha non #4 get back to your He, recover | 23 — j Compoce @ dialogue between two fends who ae telking about the dangers of environmental pollution, Use at least six exchanges, it Dialogue - Dangers of Environmental Pollution | [Raju is siting in front of his house and looks worved. Suddenly his trend, Rajesh eppears there Rejesh : Raju, you are looking serious and tired. What happened to you? Raju: Yeah, I'm tle bt red. I couldnt sleep well fast night because of beking hot weather andthe polaioen caused by bck factors. | | felt suifocation which kept me awake | ‘whole night, Rajesh: | know the entre earth is suffering trom | pollution. It has caused the several | imbalances in eco-system and badly affecting our ves. Raju: | completely agree with you. Besides tha, some plants and animals are likely to be : extinct. It can spread various pandemics lke corona virus. Rajesh: You know, sometimes we listen the news that ice is melting and sea level is rising because of climate change. It utimately happened due tothe pollution, didn't it? Raju: Thats true, We often listen such news on radio. Rajesh : Nowadays, people’ sutfer from several health issues like asthma, hearing loss, dehydration and heart diseases. It's all because of excessive pollution. Last month, our capital city was listed as the most polluted city inthe world Raju; Exactly. | was thinking the same. An, Horgot to ask- what's going on, dude? Rajesh: Nothing. | am just preparing for the second term exam, By the way; | stopped here while going market Raju: Ok, Iwill see you at school on Sunday. Bye Rajesh: Hope so, Bye-bye. Take care. Compulsory English .. 313 & There are different schools of thought regarding the use of the internet. Some people see the benefits w! ‘others see problems init Write a newspaper article on “The 2ist Century & Inieret’ giving your position in it in about 200 words. @ 21st Century and Internet ley Ruby Dangol We ae ving inthe 21st century Its an eraof science and inology in which the intemet has been greatly used in| lofces, businesses, schools, and so on. It has a lot of benefits both forthe teachers, students, oficials, doctors, etc. However, some people have pinpointed its several drawbacks 2s wall. It is clear that the internet has provided: students with] ‘2ccess to more information than ever before. Teachers can} |ogct reference materials easily,” and students can get information with a click. Similarly, online resources open up| ja vast range of resources. When we have an intemet| Itacity, a wide range of reading materials, audios, videos| end addtional teaming materials are easily accessed. Nobody denies that the acquisition of knowledge is more| tun and easier withthe internet. We can learn while playing \games, watching videos, reading national and international Inews online, However, many disagree and feel that technology deprives| . [people of real: human interaction. People argue that loverdependence on technology can make the students less ereatwe, There are also many things on the internet that |spoil the youngsters’ mind and make them deviated. from their studies. Too much exposure to internet games causes menial stress. As a result, students cannot concentrate on| their studies. This defintely leads to lower grades. Therefore, the internet certainly has some negative impacts Jon students, ifitis not used propery. In conclusion, | believe the intemet has become inevitable| for dally ite. Ifthe use of the internet is rightly balanced, it is sure thatthe negative consequeneés can be minimized! and positive impacts can be maximized. 9, Reproduce the following sentences as indicated In brackets. [6x1=6] a. Don't close the door, ....? (Supply correct tag) ‘Ans: Don't close the door; will you? b, She'd better raise this issue in the meeting. (Change into negative) ‘Ans: She'd better nat raise this issue in the meeting, ¢. They gave their principal a bouquet of flowers, (Make ‘Whom’ question) ‘Ans: Whom did they give a bouquet of flowers? 4, The patient (die) before the doctor arrived. (Use the verb in correct tense) Ans: The.pationt had died before the doctor arrived.314 AW 1280l8 Practice Book Solt-learning Matorials. _ % Tho teachor said to him, “Did you complete your ‘Ans: Assignments?" (Change into Indirect speach) Ans: Tho teachor asked him if ho had complated his assignments 1. Late someone pulling my shirt, (Chango Into passive) Ans: {hate having my shirt pulled. Choose and copy the correct answer for the nurnbered blanks below. [10%0.5=5] Once there lived ....1...(a/antheino article) old lady in a village named Mrs, Brown ....2.... (Although/in’ spite} JofBecause of/As) har old ago, she was living there all alone. The villagers often talked about her cleverness and prosperity, One day, she became blind all of a sudden. She sat ..3... (inofivon/al) her beautiful sola and| remembered her grandchild pulling her white hair and| making fun of her hair, wrinkled face and toothless mouth. Now, she ....4.... (willAwould/mighcould) just smell the} rowers in the laian case that she had kept two days ago but wasn't able to see, The old woman feared of hiring a doctor as the town was flo fake doctors Yet, she decided Ho call a doctor ...5.... (which”whomhotwhose) fame could reach each corner in the county. Mrs, Broun said, 1.8. (would payiwill pay be paidtwould be paid) al targe amount it you cure but nothing if not. The doctor agreed and visited her house daly for treatment. He| delayed the cure and began to take away an item of {turiture every day he came there. Finally, he cured her and| demanded his fees. Although the old lady got her leyesigh 7... (10 restora restorelrestoredrestorng), |she refused to pay the doctor. She just said that "still can't see it wel’ The doctor was sure that she could see well |So, he brought a court case, The udge asked the lady "Mrs Brown, why are you not paying the doctor? “Your honour! My eyesight is not properly restored | still can't seé all my| furniture,” the lady said to the doctor. The judge understood | and gave a verdict in her favour. Mrs. Brown won the court [caso with her honesty. Finding thé honest doctors |isarefwastwere) a diicultjob, your honour, theyfisnt iUweren't they/wasn'. i}? Mrs, Brown is realy ...10... (clevercleverertne cleveresvas clever as) than the doctor. (1) an (2) In spite of (3) on (4) could (5) whose (6) will pay (7) restored (8) is (9) isnt I (10) cleverer, = Tme3hs. OSSS*«& Maga 4, Read the poom and write "True' for true and "alse f false statements. Self-learning Material Leave this Chanting and Singing Leave this chanting and singing and teling of beat lnom dost thou worship in this lonely dark comer of !temple with doors all shut? Open thine eyes and see thy God isnot before thes! He is there where the tiller is tiling the hard ground and where the pathmaker is breaking stones, He is wih them in sun and in shower, land his garments covered with dust Put off thy holy mantle and even like him come down on he} sty soll | Deliverance? Whereis this deliverance to be found? | [Our master himself has joyfully taken upon him the bonds} Jof creation; he is bound with us al forever. [Come cut of thy meditations and leave aside thy fo and incenset What harm is there if thy clothes become tattered and stained? : [Meet him and stand by him in toil and in sweat of thy brow ~ Rabindranath Tago 8. The poet urges the traditional people to stop’ chanting mantras. The priest's clothes are covered with dust. The God can't rescue people because of the bond of creation G The God is always with the farmers and hard workers, © * @. "The poem accepis the ascetic ite. ‘Ans: (a) True (b) False (c) True (d) True (e) False Read the text and do the given tasks. Co You Inspire Others by Learning, not by Teaching Nepali chet Santosh Shah is now shortlisted in the semis or the tle of Master Chef: The Professionals 2020 01 886| One. Nepali Times caught up with Santosh Shah in Londot o talk about his life and career so far. From Siraha to Cinnamon Kitchen! Quite a jour How did It begin? come from a very humble background, My father passed laway when | was fiva years old, | started to work when" ee ras around 9-10, engaging in petty trade, After failed SLC. allowed what other in my village did ~ go to India used to wash the skewer of a chef who worked in the itandoor section. | told him that | wanted to be a chef as well, land wanted to help him, He advised me to talk to the} Executive Chel. One day, when | was serving tea to the {Executive Chef, | requested him to give me a shot, and he! id. | started helping the chef inthe tandoor section who had originally recommended me. |From there | transferred to another hotel. | started taking a| hotel management course, learnt English and computers [on te side. Within seven years of hard work, | became an executive chef. lHow does it feel to be in Master Chet? What has the| lexperience been like? |In many ways, it feels the same. | am the same person} lexperimenting with recipes and enjoying my job to the| fullest. It also feels great to have the platform to introduce| |Nepali food to the world. | am glad to have made it this far. Even i dont win, | am glad | was able to put the spotight lon Nepali cuisine, Match the information that begins from column ‘A’ with its correct ending in column ‘B'. One option is ‘given extra, [Sx1=5] Column A Column 8 a. Santosh Shah ‘i. is Master Chet . The nominated title i, compelled Mr. Shah to of Mr. Shah goto India. ¢. Failure in SLC ii, made tim engage in e petty trade, 4: Inanother hotel,he iv." began taking hotel 7 management course. ® All the untiing - v, matle Santosh an efforts executive chet. vi. is from ‘one of Terai distits of Nepal. Column A, Column B &. Santosh Shah. vi is from one of. Teral . districts of Nepal b. The nominated tile i, is Master Chet. of Mr. Shah © Failure in SLC. ii, compelled Mr, Shah to goto India, 4. Imanotherhotel, he iv. began taking hotel management course, ©. Alluntrng efforts vy, made . Santosh an executive chet. Compulsory English .. 915 Answer the following questions. [Set25] 8, What do you think isthe reason that heightened the fame of Chef Shah? ‘Ans: | think several years of untiring hard work is the teason that heightened the fame of Chef Shah What was Mr. Shah's childhood like? Mr. Shah dd nat have a normal and happy childhood because he lost his father when he was five. He started working when he was just 9/10 years ol. c. Whom did he disclose that he wanted to be chef? Ans: He disclosed that he wanted to be a chef to the chet cof tandoor section whom he was working with. cd, What opportunities did he get when he shifted to the next hotel? ‘Ans: He got opportunity to take a hotel management ‘course and learn computer and English language when he shifted to the next hotel. e. Why does Santosh Shah sense a feeling of greatness? ‘Ans: Santosh Shah senses a feeling of greatness as he got the platform to introduce Nepaiifood to the world. He was able to put the spotlight on Nepali cuisine. Read the text and do the given tasks. (10) In @ certain Kingdom, there lived a rich peasant, who had] three sons—Simeon (a soldier), Tarras-Briukhan (a fat man), and Ivan (a fool)—and one daughter, Milania, ber} dumb. Simeon went to war, to serve the Czar; Tarras went toa city and became a merchant; and Ivan, with bis sister, remained at home to work on the farm. For his valiant service in the army, Simeon received an| estate with high rank, and married a noble's daughter, [Besides his large pay, he was in receipt of a handsome! income from his estate; yet he was unable to make ends meet. What the husband saved, the wife wasted in| lextravagance, One day Simeon went to the estate to collect his income, when the steward informed him that there was; no income, saying: We have neither horses, cows, fishing-nets, nor! implements; it is necessary firs to buy everything, and then to look for income.* [Simeon there upon went to his father and said, “You are ich, batiusha (tle father), but you have given nething to me. Giv me one-third of what you possess as my share, and | wil transfer it to my estate.” The old man replied: "You dd not help to bring prosperity to Jour household, For what reason, then, should you now Jdomand the third pait of everything? It would be unjust to Ivan and his sister."