51 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Unit: Three Contents in this Unit: Reading The Wind (poem) and The Last Leaf (short story) Ways with Words Classifications Grammar in Use Conjunctions Guided Writing Story Writing Listening Practice Describing Appearance Speaking Practice Identifying People, Places and Objects Pronunciation Practice Minimal Pair /n/ and /ƞ/ Project Work Writing on Friendship Teaser Time Cracking the Code Extra Reading The Story of the Internet (essay)
52 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Lesson 3.1 The Wind Before You Begin (1) Look at the following pictures and discuss what the positive and negative aspects of the wind are. (2) Discuss the following questions in groups. (a) What is wind? Is it visible? Although it is invisible, how can it sometimes damage or kill a lot of lives and properties? (b) What are some benefits that we can get from the wind? (c) What are some similar activities that human beings and the wind can do? Link: 'The Wind' is a beautiful poem by Robert Louis Stevenson. His full name is Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson. He is a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. His books Treasure Island and Kidnapped are among the bestknown adventure stories in English. In this poem, the poet personifies wind and has written what he has observed about the wind.
53 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Reading The Wind I saw on toss the kites on high And blow the birds about the sky; And all around I heard you pass Like ladies' skirts across the grass O wind, - a blowing all day long, O wind, that sings so loud a song! I saw the different things you did, But always you yourself you hid, I felt you push, I heard you call. I could not see yourself at all O wind, -a blowing all day long, O wind, that sings so loud a song! O you that are so strong and cold, O blower, are you young or old? Are you a beast of field and tree, Or just a stronger child than me? O wind, - a blowing all day long, O wind, that sings so loud a song! Robert Louis Stevenson
54 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur (1) Make a list of any six rhyming pairs in the poem. ……………………..............…… ……………………..............…… ……………………..............…… ……………………..............…… ……………………..............…… ……………………..............…… (2) Make meaningful sentences using the following words. (a) toss (b) beast (c) field (d) loud (e) across (3) Choose the right answers. (a) In the poem, what is the speaker’s problem? (i) He cannot see the wind. (ii) He cannot feel the wind. (iii) The wind is making a lot of noise. (iv) The wind has blown his hat away. (b) In the poem, the speaker compares the sound of the wind to (i) a bird’s call. (ii) the ocean’s waves. (iii) ladies’ skirts on the grass. (iv) a broom sweeping the floor. (c) Personification is the practice of representing a thing or idea as a person in literature. In the poem, the poet uses personification to describe the wind. Which action of the wind is an example of personification? (i) singing a song. (ii) hiding from all. (iii) tossing the kites. (iv) blowing the birds.
55 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 (d) In the poem, what type of wind is the feeling of the poem most like? (i) a cold wind (ii) a rough wind (iii) a calm wind (iv) a fast wind (3) Answer the following questions. (a) What are the different things that the wind does? Make a list of any four of them. (b) Does the wind make any noise? What does the wind sound like? (c) Can we actually see the wind itself? (d) Does the poet tell us what the wind actually is?
56 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Lesson 3.2 The Last Leaf Before You Begin (1) Look at the given pictures, and guess the relationship between them. (2) Discuss the following questions in groups. (a) Did you ever have to take care of a good friend when he/she was very ill? If you have, describe the situation. How did you feel? (b) Have you ever been very ill? If yes, describe what it was like. Did someone take care of you? Describe that person. (c) If a good friend of yours gets sick, would you take care of him or her? Explain why or why not. Link: 'The Last Leaf' is a short story by O. Henry. It is a short touching story of a painter who inspires a girl to live and, in the process, loses his life.
57 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Reading The Last Leaf It is autumn. The wind is blowing hard, and it is raining heavily. All the leaves on an ivy creeper have fallen, except one. Why does the last leaf fall? Sue and Johnsy, two young artists, shared a small flat. The flat was on the third storey of an old house. Johnsy fell very seriously ill in November. She had pneumonia. She would lie in her bed without moving, just gazing out of the window. Sue, her friend, became very worried. She sent for the doctor. Although he came every day, there was no change in Johnsy's condition. One day the doctor took Sue aside and asked her,” Is anything worrying Johnsy?” “No,” replied Sue. “But why do you ask?” The doctor said “Johnsy, it seems, has made up her mind that she is not going to get well. If she doesn’t want to live, medicines will not help her.” Sue tried her best to make Johnsy take an interest in things around her. She talked about clothes and fashions, but Johnsy did not respond. Johnsy continued to lie still on her bed. Sue brought her drawing-board into Johnsy’s room and started painting. To take Johnsy’s mind off her illness, she whistled while working. Suddenly Sue heard Johnsy whisper something. She quickly rushed to the bed and heard Johnsy counting backwards. She was looking out of the window and was saying, “Twelve!” After sometime she whispered “eleven”, then “ten”, then “nine”, “eight”, “seven”. Sue anxiously looked out of the window. She saw an old ivy creeper climbing half-way up the brick wall opposite their window. In the strong wind outside, the creeper was shedding its leaves. It is autumn. The wind is blowing hard, and it is raining heavily. All the leaves on an ivy creeper have fallen, except one. Why doesn’t the last leaf fall? “What is it, dear?” Sue asked.
58 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur “Six,” whispered Johnsy. “They are falling faster now. Three days ago, there were almost a hundred leaves. There are only five left now." “It is autumn,” said Sue, “and the leaves will fall.” “When the last leaf falls, I will die,” said Johnsy with finality. “I have known this for the last three days.”
59 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 “Oh, that’s nonsense,” replied Sue. “What have old ivy leaves to do with your getting well? The doctor is confident that you will get better.” Johnsy did not say anything. Sue went and brought her a bowl of soup. “I don’t want any soup,” said Johnsy. “I am not hungry… Now there are only four leaves left. I want to see the last one fall before it gets dark. Then I will sleep forever.” Sue sat on Johnsy’s bed, kissed her and said, “You are not going to die. I can’t draw the curtain for I need the light. I want to finish the painting and get some money for us. Please, my dear friend,” she begged Johnsy, “promise not to look out of the window while I paint.” “All right,” said Johnsy. “Finish your painting soon for I want to see the last leaf fall. I’m tired of waiting. I have to die, so let me go away peacefully like one of those poor, tired leaves.” “Try to sleep,” said Sue. “I have to paint an old miner. I will call Behrman up to be my model.” Sue rushed down. Behrman lived on the ground floor. He was a sixty-year-old painter. His lifelong dream was to paint a masterpiece, but that had remained a dream. Sue poured out her worries to Behrman. She told him how Johnsy was convinced that she would die when the last leaf fell. “Is she stupid?” asked Behrman. “How can she be so foolish?”
60 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur “She is running a high temperature,” complained Sue. “She refuses to eat or drink, and that worries me a lot." “I will come with you and see Johnsy,” Behrman said. They tiptoed into the room. Johnsy was sleeping. Sue drew the curtains together, and they went to the next room. She peeped out through the window. There was only one leaf on the creeper. It was raining heavily, and an icy-cold wind was blowing. It seemed as though the leaf would fall any minute now. Behrman did not say a word. He went back to his room. Johnsy woke up the next morning. In a feeble voice, she asked Sue to draw the curtains. Sue was nervous. She drew back the curtains very reluctantly. “Oh!” Sue exclaimed as she looked at the vine creeper. “Look, there is still one leaf on the creeper. It looks quite green and healthy. In spite of the storm and the fierce winds, it didn’t fall.” “I heard the wind last night,” said Johnsy. “I thought it would have fallen. It will surely fall today. Then I’ll die.” “You won’t die,” said Sue energetically. “You have to live for your friends. What would happen to me if you die?” Johnsy smiled weakly and closed her eyes. After every hour or so she would look out of the window and find the leaf still there. It seemed to be clinging to the creeper. In the evening, there was another storm, but the leaf did not fall. Johnsy lay for a long time looking at the leaf. Then she called out to Sue. “I have been a bad girl. You have looked after me so lovingly, and I have not cooperated with you. I have been depressed and gloomy. The last leaf has shown me how wicked I have been. I have realised that it is a sin to want to die.” Sue hugged Johnsy. Then she gave her lots of hot soup and a mirror. Johnsy combed her hair and smiled brightly. In the afternoon, the doctor came. After examining his patient, he told Sue, “Johnsy now has the will to live. I am confident she’ll recover soon. Now I must go downstairs and see Behrman. He is also suffering from pneumonia. But I am afraid there is no hope for him."
61 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 The next morning Sue came and sat on Johnsy’s bed. Taking Johnsy’s hand in hers, she said, "I have something to tell you. Mr Behrman died of pneumonia this morning. He was ill for only two days. The first day the janitor found him on his bed. His clothes and shoes were wet, and he was shivering. He had been out in that stormy night.” Then they found a ladder and a lantern still lighted lying near his bed. There were also some brushes and green and yellow paints on the floor near the ladder. “Johnsy, dear," said Sue, "look out of the window. Look at that ivy leaf. Haven’t you wondered why it doesn’t flutter when the wind blows? That’s Behrman’s masterpiece. He painted it the night the last leaf fell.” O. HENRY Glossary ivy : a plant that has long stems and that often grows on the outsides of buildings miner : a person who works in a mine tiptoed : walked with your heels raised up and only your toes touching the ground feeble : very weak reluctantly : not willingly or eagerly gloomy : causing feelings of sadness janitor : a person who cleans a building and makes minor repairs, caretaker lantern : a light that usually has a glass covering and that can be carried by a handle flutter : to move with quick, light movements masterpiece : a great book, painting, piece of music, movie, etc.
62 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur (1) Complete the following puzzle with the synonyms of the following words. 3 4 L P E 6 7 L 8 S N E 9 I E 1 2 L N 5 T Y R Across Down 4 Unwise 1 Miserable 5 Masterwork 2 Gatekeeper 7 Weak 3 Hesitantly 8 Answer 6 Apartment 9 Wicked 7 Violent (2) Write the antonyms of the following words. Look for them in the story. accept deteriorate dry gaze mild unsure virtue well willingly wise
63 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 (a) confident ........................ (b) fierce ........................ (c) foolish ........................ (d) ill ........................ (e) peep ........................ (f) recover ........................ (g) refuse ........................ (h) reluctantly .................... (i) sin ........................ (j) wet ........................ (3) Complete the summary of the story with suitable words from the box. artists hope masterpiece pneumonia storm vine Johnsy and Sue are ………………………… who move into Greenwich Village in New York City. As Winter approaches and the weather gets colder, Johnsy becomes ill with …………………………. She gets so sick that she believes that when the last leaf falls from the ………………………… outside her window, she will die. An old artist, named Behrman, who lives in the same building as the girls, braves ………………………… one night to paint a leaf on the wall - a leaf that will never fall. Cold and wet from painting in the icy rain, he catches pneumonia and dies. This gives Johnsy the ………………………… to survive her illness, and it also creates the ………………………… Behrman had always dreamed of painting. (4) Arrange the following events as they happen in the story. (a) Johnsy remarks that when the last leaf falls, she will die. (b) Mr Behrman creates his masterpiece despite the cold weather and dies of pneumonia. (c) Sue and Johnsy live on the third storey of an old house. (d) Sue invites Behrman to be a model for her painting. (e) The doctor tells Sue that he cannot help a patient with medicine when she doesn’t want to get better.
64 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur (5) Make meaningful sentences using the following words. (a) feeble (b) fierce (c) gloomy (d) janitor (e) masterpiece (f) sin (6) Answer the following questions. (a) Where did Sue and Johnsy stay? What was their profession? (b) Why was Sue worried when Johnsy fell ill? (c) What worried the doctor? (d) How did Sue try to revive Johnsy’s interest in life? (e) Why was Johnsy counting the leaves on the creeper outside her window? (f) Why did Sue go to Behrman? (g) How did the sight of the last leaf affect Johnsy? (h) How did Behrman die? (i) Why had Behrman felt the need to paint the leaf on the creeper? (j) What was Behrman’s masterpiece? Why was it called so? Ways with Words Classifications A z Write one name for each of the following groups. Before starting, look at the examples. (a) and, but, because, even though C O N J U N C T I O N S (b) Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa (c) astronomy, biology, botany
65 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 (d) cellar, kitchen, lounge, parlous (e) chicken, turkey, duck, goose (f) clubs, hearts, diamonds, spaes (g) coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa (h) Kathmandu, Mumbai, New York (i) spring, summer, autumn, winter (j) triangle, circle, square, rectangle (k) violet, indigo, orange, azure (l) CV, Mr, PC, IT, kg, etc. Grammar in Use Conjunctions Read the following sentences. The words such as and, but, because and although are conjunctions. Conjunctions are words that join words, phrases or sentences.
66 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Study the meanings and examples of the following common conjunctions. Conjunction Meaning Example and introduces an additional idea The map and the globe are in the classroom. but introduces a contrasting idea The map is old, but the globe is new. or introduces a choice or second possibility Students check the map or use the globe. so shows result We were bored with the movie, so we left. both…and two This product can both clean and protect your floors. either…or one or the other of two I can't remember her name. It's either Marie or Mary. neither…nor not one nor the other of two Neither my wife nor I can attend the party. because because of since so that in order to expresses reason and purpose I ran because I was afraid. The picnic has been cancelled because of bad weather. We've played better since you joined the team. although though in spite of introduces a fact that makes another fact unusual or surprising Although he was hungry, he could not eat. He failed the test in spite of all his studyies.
67 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 after before when till expresses time Don't tell them until after they've had dinner. He left long before morning came. We went fishing when we were on vacation. They kept playing till it got dark. if unless expresses conditions If it rains, we won't go to the park. Unless something is done, the species will become extinct. as as if expresses manner Leave the paper as they are. He behaved as if nothing had happened. (1) Choose the right answers and fill in the blanks. (a) We read newspaper ....................... we can get recent news. (to, because, so that) (b) They went to the cinema hall ....................... watch a movie. (in order to, so that, for) (c) The game was cancelled ....................... rain. (because, because of, since) (d) Rita failed the exam ....................... her stupidity. (in spite of, although, because of) (e) He walked into the room ....................... sat down at the table. (but, because, and) (f) ................ we rarely see each other, we're still very good friends. (Because, In spite of, Although) (g) You cannot go outside ....................... you finish your homework. (until, when, soon) (h) He will fail the course ....................... he gets a 90 on the exam. (unless, because of, but)
68 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Guided Writing Story Writing A story is a description of imaginary events. It is told as a form of entertainment. It gives us pleasure and moral lessons. Every story has characters, plot and setting. A Sample Story The Sun and the Wind Once, a dispute arose between the sun and the wind. Each claimed to be stronger than the other, and none of them would yield. The quarrel went on for a pretty long time but to no result. At last, they determined to settle the dispute by trying their strength on a traveller who was going on the road. They decided that the one who succeeded in making him take off his coat would be declared the stronger.
69 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 At first, the wind tried, and it blew gently. Then it blew as violently as it could. It blew so hard that even the trees got uprooted. But the traveller did not take off his coat. On the other hand, he held his coat even more tightly. The wind tried hard but in vain. At last, it gave up trying anymore. Next came the turn of the sun. At first, it began to shine mildly. Then it shone brightly. The traveller felt hotter and hotter. He perspired from head to foot. Soon the heat became unbearable. The traveller at once took off his coat. The wind felt very small. The sun was declared the stronger of the two. Moral: Gentleness is better than force. Tips for Writing a Story (1) Read the given clues carefully and think of a suitable plot. The plot is a series of events that form the story. (2) Think of a suitable title for the story using a descriptive word and write it. Some examples of titles are The Foolish Crow, The Clever Monkey, etc. (3) Begin the story with one of these phrases: (a) Once….. (b) Once upon a time… (c) Long, long ago … (d) Many years ago… (4) Use all the hints and write the story in the past tense. (5) Write the moral of the story at last. Moral means a lesson that we can learn from the story. (1) Write readable stories with the help of outlines given below, and give suitable titles and morals. (a) A poor village boy – walks door to door for a job – finds wallet – a large sum of money and an identity card in it – returns the wallet to the owner – the owner was pleased – praises his honesty – gives him a good job – moral.
70 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur (b) A man walking along a beach – sees a girl moving back and worth – finds thousands of starfish on the sand – picks them up one by one and throws into sea – man asks her to stop the work as there are thousands of starfish and she can't make a difference to all of them – she throws one more and says, "It certainly made a difference to that one." – moral. (c) Two goats – narrow bridge – come from two opposite directions – both want to pass at the same time – both reach in the middle of the bridge and say, “Let me go first.” – both remain standing for minutes – both get angry and fight – both fall into the river and die – moral. (d) King Solomon – very wise– one day two mothers with two babies come to him – one baby alive one dead – say one baby killed in an accident – both mothers claim the living baby – each says dead baby belongs to other – who is the real mother of the living baby? – Solomon thinks and gives decision – living baby to be cut into two halves – each woman will get half – one woman agrees – the other weeps – says baby must not be killed – let the other woman have it other than that – Solomon smiles – decides the weeping mother is the real mother – gives her the living baby – another woman is punished. Listening Practice Describing Appearance Listen to a conversation between two friends and solve these questions. (1) Fill in the blanks with suitable information about Mary Nepali. Name Mary Nepali Height Eyes Hair Face Brother’s Name
71 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 (2) Write whether the following statements are true or false. (a) The new girl in the school is really pretty. (b) Mary is Anuja’s neighbour. (c) Mary studies in grade eight. (d) Mary’s brother studies in grade five. (e) Anuja knows more about Mary than Binita. Speaking Practice Identifying People, Places and Objects Police Officer : Is this the place where the accident took place? Aadarsha : Yes, Sir. A car hit this motorcycle and drove very fast without stopping. Police Officer : Can you identify the car? Aadarsha : It was a big car. I think it was from the Toyota company. Police Officer : Are you sure? What was its colour? Aadarsha : Yes, It was from the Toyota company. It was white in colour. Police Officer : Can you remember the face of the person who was driving the car? Aadarsha : No, I am sorry. It happened so quickly. I was looking at the motorcycle rider who fell down. Police Officer : Well, thank you for the information.
72 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Pronunciation Practice Repeat the following words after your teacher. Minimal Pair /n/ and /ŋ/ /n/ sound /ŋ/ sound band sin banged sing done sun dung sing gone think gong thing kin ton king tongue ran win rang wing What is the importance of friendship in our life? Write on a photocopy paper in five points and show it to your teacher. Project Work TEASER Time Crack the code. Each letter from the second half of the alphabet (N to Z) corresponds to a letter from the first half of the alphabet (A to M). For example, Z = A, Y = B. Can you work out the missing words? YVW SROO WVZW SRTS XORNY UVVW BED
73 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 The Story of the Internet Extra Reading Today, many people use the Internet. You turn on a computer, type in a few words, and you're linked to the Internet. You can listen to music. You can get the information. You can also send email letters to friends. Did you ever wonder how the Internet got started? The United States government came up with the idea. In the 1960s, the government wanted to connect some of its computers together. That way, the computers could share information. Someone on one computer could get information from another. The government's computers were in different places. Some were even in different states. Computers in different places had never been hooked together before. People had to figure out how to do it. People spent several years working on the project. Finally, in 1969, four computers were connected. Telephone lines linked them together. Three computers were in California. They were in different cities. The fourth computer was far away in Utah. People sent information from computer to computer. People were able to share information. This was the beginning of the Internet. Many more computers were linked to the Internet. Scientists joined in. So did colleges and businesses. The Internet was growing. Still, home computers weren't part of the Internet yet. That's because the Internet was tough to use. People had to type in complicated codes. Also, the codes weren't the same for all computers.
74 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur In 1991, the World Wide Web was created. It helped make the Internet easier to use. But people still had to know some codes. In 1992, a new computer programme was invented. People no longer had to know codes to use the World Wide Web. The new programme let people click on words and pictures. Then almost anyone could use the Internet. (1) Match these words with their meanings. (a) wonder solve (b) connect question (c) figure out attach or join (d) tough complex (e) complicated hard (2) Write whether the following statements are true or false. (a) It is still difficult to link to the Internet at present. (b) The US government came up with the idea of the Internet for the first time. (c) Computers were connected with telephone lines for the first time. (d) The World Wide Web helped in making the Internet easier to use. (e) We need to type in complicated codes to use the Internet these days. (3) Answer these questions. (a) What are the things we can do with the Internet? (b) Which country introduced the Internet for the first time? (c) Who helped in the growth of the Internet in the beginning? (d) When was the World Wide Web created? (e) How did the Internet become accessible to all people?
75 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Unit: Four Contents in this Unit: Reading The Future (poem) and Icarus and Daedalus (myth) Ways with Words One Word, Two Meanings Grammar in Use Question Tags Guided Writing Completing Dialogues Listening Practice Expressing Obligations and Prohibitions Speaking Practice Describing Height, Weight and Distance Pronunciation Practice Minimal Pair /l/ and /r/ Project Work Drawing a Picture Teaser Time Add Two Letters to Make a Word Extra Reading Letter to Kulman (letter)
76 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Lesson 4.1 The Future Before You Begin (1) Look at these two pictures and compare them. How are they different from each other? Which place would you like to live in? (2) Discuss the following questions in groups. (a) Is there a river or a source of water in your neighbourhood? Is it in the same condition as it was a couple of years ago? (b) What is your message for those people who destroy nature in the name of progress or development? (c) What are some possible problems that nature can bring in the future due to pollution? Imagine and discuss. Link: Pollution is one of the greatest problems human society has been facing these days. However, it is a human-made disaster, and human beings themselves are responsible for it. The poem suggests that it is high time we should do something to save and preserve it for our future generations.
77 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Reading The Future What does the future hold for us? Smog-filled skies and poison cars And broken land with useless dust And Nature's beauty behind bars. Can I ever show my children If they ever come my way The beauty of a sunset At the ending of the day? Can I walk into a forest And surround myself with trees? Yet know that it will remain For me to visit as I please? Can I sit upon the seashore And breathe in salty air, Or will it be so dirty That it is unsafe to be there? I know that I can today Do all the things I've said But when today is yesterday Will all these things be dead?
78 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur This problem is enormous As we gradually take heed, So we must fix it quickly Using words and thoughts and deeds. Write a letter, start a group Or do something that seems small For whatever is done to aid the Earth Is fantastic for us all. If we save what's there before us So it'll be there when we go, Then we'll leave a gift more precious Than our kids will ever know. Andrew Hobbs (1) Make a list of any six rhyming pairs from the given poem. ……………………..............…… ……………………..............…… ……………………..............…… ……………………..............…… ……………………..............…… ……………………..............…… (2) Match the following words with their meanings. (a) smog an act or action (b) seashore mist mixed with smoke (c) enormous attention or notice (d) heed very great in size or amount (e) deed the land along the edge of the sea
79 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 (3) Reread the poem and fill in the blanks with suitable nouns. (a) fog-filled ……………………………… (b) poison ……………………………… (c) broken ……………………………… (d) useless ……………………………… (e) salty ……………………………… (f) enormous ……………………………… (4) Make meaningful sentences using the following words. (a) beauty (b) deed (c) enormous (d) heed (e) sunset (5) Answer the following questions. (a) What is the poet scared of? (b) What are the types of problems the poet thinks the Earth may face? (c) According to the poet, which problem is enormous? (d) Why does the poet feel that we should start a group? (e) What is the most precious gift we can give to our children?
80 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Lesson 4.2 Icarus and Daedalus Before You Begin (1) What is the following person doing in the picture? Look and guess. (2) Discuss the following questions in groups. (a) Would you like to fly in the sky? Why or why not? (b) If you were able to fly, where would you go? What do you think it would be like? (c) Do you always obey what your parents or elders tell you to do? Why should we obey our elders? Discuss. Link: The myth of Daedalus and Icarus is one of the most known and fascinating Greek Myths. It is a story about a young boy who lost his life as he did not listen to his father.
81 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Reading Icarus and Daedalus Among all those mortals who grew so wise that they learned the secrets of the gods, none was more cunning than Daedalus. He once built, for King Minos of Crete, a wonderful Labyrinth of winding ways so cunningly tangled up and twisted around that, once inside, you could never find your way out again without a magic clue. But the king's favour veered with the wind, and one day he had his master architect imprisoned in a tower. Daedalus managed to escape from his cell, but it seemed impossible to leave the island since every ship that came or went was well guarded by the order of the king. At length, watching the sea-gulls in the air-the only creatures that were sure of liberty-he thought of a plan for himself and his young son Icarus, who was captive with him. Little by little, he gathered a store of feathers great and small. He fastened these together with thread, moulded them in with wax, and so fashioned two great wings like those of a bird. When they were done, Daedalus fitted them to his own shoulders, and after one or two efforts, he found that by waving his arms, he could winnow the air and cleave it, as a swimmer does the sea. He held himself aloft, wavered this way and that with the wind, and at last, like a great fledgeling, he learned to fly. Without delay, he fell to work on a pair of wings for the boy Icarus and taught him carefully how to use them, bidding him beware of rash adventures among the stars. “Remember,” said the father, “never to fly very low or very high, for the fogs about the Earth would weigh you down, but the blaze of the sun will surely melt your feathers apart if you go too near.”
82 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur For Icarus, these cautions went in at one ear and out by the other. Who could remember to be careful when he was to fly for the first time? Are birds careful? Not they! And not an idea remained in the boy’s head but the one joy of escape. The day came, and the fair wind that was to set them free. The father bird put on his wings, and, while the light urged them to be gone, he waited to see that all was well with Icarus, for the two could not fly hand in hand. Up they rose, the boy after his father. The hateful ground of Crete sank beneath them; and the country folk, who caught a glimpse of them when they were high above the treetops, took it for a vision of the gods-Apollo, perhaps, with Cupid after him. At first, there was a terror in the joy. The wide vacancy of the air dazed them-a glance downward made their brains reel. But when a great wind filled their wings, and Icarus felt himself sustained, like a halcyon bird in the hollow of a wave, like a child uplifted by his mother, he forgot everything in the world but joy. He forgot Crete and the other islands that he had passed over: he saw but vaguely that winged thing in the distance before him that was his father, Daedalus. He longed for one draft of flight to quench the thirst of his captivity: he stretched out his arms to the sky and made towards the highest heavens. Alas for him! Warmer and warmer grew the air. Those arms that had seemed to uphold him relaxed. His wings wavered, drooped. He fluttered his young hands vainly-he was falling-and in that terror, he remembered. The heat of the sun had melted the wax from his wings; the feathers were falling, one by one, like snowflakes; and there was none to help.
83 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 He fell like a leaf tossed down the wind, down, down, with one cry that overtook Daedalus far away. When he returned and sought high and low for his poor boy, he saw nothing but the bird-like feathers afloat on the water, and he knew that Icarus was drowned. The nearest island he named Icaria, in memory of the child; but he, in heavy grief, went to Apollo's temple in Sicily and there hung up his wings as an offering. Never again did he attempt to fly. Glossary mortals : human beings cunning : getting what is wanted in a clever and often deceptive way labyrinth : maze, a place that has many confusing paths or passages veered : changed direction quickly or suddenly sea-gulls : large, common, usually grey and white birds that live near the ocean captive : captured and kept in prison, cage, etc. winnow : to remove things that are less important from a larger list cleave : to pass easily and quickly through (something) fledgeling : a young bird that has just become able to fly rash : done or made quickly and without a thought about what will happen as a result fogs : many small drops of water floating in the air above the ground, the sea, etc. blaze : an intense and dangerous fire glimpse : a brief or quick view or look reel : shocked, confused, and upset sustained : held up halcyon : very happy and successful wavered : moved back and forth in an unstable way drooped : bent or hang down
84 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur (1) Write the synonyms of the following words. crafty delight freedom glow satisfy sorrow sudden support try upward (a) aloft ........................ (b) attempt ........................ (c) blaze ........................ (d) cunning ........................ (e) grief ........................ (f) joy ........................ (g) liberty ........................ (h) quench ........................ (i) rash ........................ (j) uphold ........................ (2) Complete the following puzzle with the antonyms of the following words. 1 T E R 5 7 8 O E L R G 3 4 N O Across 1 3 6 8 9 Free Security Sorrow Below Always Down 1 2 4 5 7 Capture Old Together Always Careless
85 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 (3) Arrange the following events as they happen in the story. (a) Daedalus never attempted to fly again. (b) Daedalus thought of a plan to rescue himself and his son by making great wings. (c) Daedalus warned his son not to go too near the sun. (d) People saw Daedalus and Icarus flying in the sky and believed that Apollo and Cupid were flying in the sky. (e) The heat of the sun melted the wax from the wings of Icarus, and he fell down. (f) Daedalus created a huge maze under the court of King Minos of Crete. (4) Write whether the following statements are true or false. (a) Daedalus was an inventor. (b) Icarus decided to make some wings. (c) Daedalus is responsible for his son’s death. (d) Icarus was an obedient son. (e) The story has a happy ending. (5) Complete the dialogue with suitable expressions. Icarus : Why are we in prison? Daedalus : King Minos is greedy. Nobody can have a palace like this. …………………………………………….. Icarus : How can we do that? Daedalus : Look! We can escape through that window. Icarus : It’s too high! …………………………………………….. . Daedalus : You’re right. But we can fly. We only need wings. Let’s make them. ……………………………………………..
86 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Icarus : There are a lot of feathers on the floor. Daedalus : Great! We need to stick them together. Icarus : What can we use? Daedalus : …………………………………………….. . Icarus : That’s a brilliant idea! Daedalus : Our wings are ready. Icarus : We can fly now. Daedalus : Not now! Let’s rest first. …………………………………………….. (a) We need some feathers. (b) We’ll leave early in the morning. (c) What about wax? (d) Only birds can get away from here. (e) We have to find a way to escape. (6) Answer the following questions. (a) How did Daedalus and Icarus prepare for their escape? (b) Why did Icarus tell his son not to fly too near the sun? (c) Why did Icarus not want to listen? (d) Describe how Icarus felt about flying. (e) How do you think Daedalus felt in the end? (f) What moral lesson did you get from the story? (7) If you were able to fly, what places would you visit? Why?
87 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Ways with Words One Word, Two Meanings A z Find the missing words in the table below. Number 1 has been done for you. (a) a country : ........................... : a bird (b) a day of a month or a year : ........................... : a small fruit (c) a public land : ........................... : to leave a vehicle in a place (d) a unit of measurement : ........................... : plural of foot (e) a very small amount of liquid : ........................... : fall down (f) an animal sound : ........................... : found on a tree (g) go below the surface of water : ................ : a wide bowl in the kitchen (h) move your hand : ........................... : an area of moving water (i) part of the body : ........................... : a large container (j) small piece of metal or plastic : ..................... : a short section of video (k) to govern : ........................... : a regulation (l) to reserve : ........................... : something you read TURKEY
88 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Grammar in Use Question Tags Read the following sentences. (1) Daedalus was the most cunning mortal, wasn’t he? (2) Birds aren’t careful while flying, are they? (3) Daedalus and Icarus flew in the sky, didn’t they? (4) After his son’s death, Daedalus never made an attempt to fly, did he? The coloured questions in the above statements are question tags. A question tag is a small question at the end of a statement. It is used when asking for agreement or confirmation. Question Tags in English Type + sentence, - tag - sentence, + tag Modal verb He can sing a song, can’t he? He can’t dance well, can he? Will He’ll come tomorrow, won’t he? He won’t come tomorrow, will he? Present be She is Indian, isn’t she? She isn’t Pakistani, is she? Present simple We study English, don’t we? We don’t study Urdu, do we? Past simple You were at home, weren’t you? You weren’t at home, were you? Past continuous He was reading, wasn’t he? They weren’t fighting, were they? Present continuous I am a student, aren’t I? I am not a teacher, am I? Present perfect I have completed it, haven’t I? They haven’t arrived yet, have they? Past perfect He had had lunch, hadn’t he? You hadn’t done it, had you? Study the following examples of question tags. (a) Don’t open the door, will you? (b) Please come soon, will you?
89 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 (c) He never obeys his parents, does he? (d) Somebody is crying, aren’t they? (e) Gold is a valuable metal, isn’t it? (f) Let’s sing a song, shall we? (g) Let me inform my parents, will you? (h) Something is there, isn’t it? (i) One can’t do this, can one? (j) She cut her finger with a knife, didn’t she? (1) Match these statements with suitable question tags. (a) You haven’t done this, have they? (b) He has a new house, have you? (c) Have a seat, shall we? (d) Let’s complete our work, will you? (e) Nothing is ready, doesn’t he? (f) Nobody has arrived, is it? (2) Fill in the blanks with suitable tag questions. (a) She is on the phone, ......................... ? (b) They look happy, ......................... ? (c) You don’t know how to save the document, ......................... ? (d) He looked tired yesterday, ......................... ? (e) You have finished the project, ......................... ? (f) You haven’t studied again, ......................... ? (g) The vacuum cleaner works well, ......................... ? (h) John didn’t fix the microwave, ......................... ? (i) The new teacher never attends the meeting, ......................... ? (j) The file is lost now, ........................ ?
90 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Guided Writing Completing Dialogues A dialogue is a conversation between two or more people. We can have a discussion with others on various subjects such as schools, friends, parents, teachers, study, games, movies, political issues, etc. A Sample Exercise on Dialogue Completion Mum : I wish you’d throw those old jeans out. ............................................................................................ Sanjay : I like them. If I had more money, I would buy some new ones. But I don’t have. Mum : If you didn’t buy so many computer games, ............................................................................................ Sanjay : ............................................................................................ Mum : Don’t be silly. Anyway, Don't wear those jeans this evening. We’re going to a very nice restaurant. Sanjay : ............................................................................................ and watch TV. Mum : No. It’s your dad’s birthday. ............................................................................................ (1) They’re so messy. (2) you would have more money (3) We’re going to a very nice restaurant. (4) We’re all going out together. (5) I’d rather stay in (6) If only I could leave college and get a job.
91 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Solution: Mum : I wish you’d throw those old jeans out. They’re so messy. Sanjay : I like them. If I had more money, I would buy some new ones. But I don’t have. Mum : If you didn’t buy so many computer games, you would have more money. Sanjay : If only I could leave college and get a job. Mum : Don’t be silly. Anyway, don’t wear those jeans this evening. We’re going to a very nice restaurant. Sanjay : I’d rather stay in and watch TV. Mum : No. It’s your dad’s birthday. We’re all going out together. Tips for Completing a Dialogue (1) At first, read the given incomplete dialogue. (2) Try to establish the relationship between the speaker and the listener. (3) Select the possible correct answers from the given alternatives in the box, and put the sentences in a logical order. (4) Fill up all the blanks with suitable answers. (5) It is better to underline the filled words/phrases/sentences. (1) Complete the dialogue with appropriate words or sentences given in the box below. Doctor : Good morning. What can I do for you? Patient : Well, I’ve got a problem with my eye. Doctor : Oh, yes. I can see that ……………………………........... Patient : Three or four days ago. Doctor : I see. .............................................................................
92 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Patient : Yes, it’s very sore. It hurts when I blink. Doctor : Let me have a look at it. Yes… the eyelid is swollen. ........................................................................................ Patient : Yes, I got some eye drops from the chemist’s, but they didn’t do anything. Doctor : I think you need antibiotics. You’ve got an eye infection. Are you allergic to penicillin? Patient : No, I’m not. I’ve taken it before. Doctor : Okay. I'm going to prescribe some eye drops as well. Patient : Good, Thank you. Doctor : ........................................................................................ Patient : No, I haven’t. I’ve been feeling fine. Doctor : Good. Now, I think you should come back next week. I want to make sure it’s getting better. ........................................................................................ (a) Have you had any other symptoms? (b) Have you put any drops in it? (c) Is it painful? (d) When did it start? (e) And you must call me immediately if it gets worse. Student : Excuse me! ..................................................................... Librarian : Who is the writer of the book that you want? Student : ........................................................................................ Librarian : He has written many books. .......................................... ....................................................................................... Student : Yes, sir. It is ..................................................................... Librarian : Here you are. ................................................................. Student : Thank you, Sir.
93 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 (a) Please return it within a week. (b) I want a book about humour and satire. (c) Kholaparika Puret Baje. (d) Can you name the book you want? (e) The writer of the book I want is Bhairab Aryal. Alish : Hello. Jenish : Hi, Alice. It’s Jason. Alish : Hi, Jason. ...................................................................... Jenish : Fine, thanks. Have you got any plans for Friday? Alish : No, I haven’t. Why? Jenish : ............................................................. Would you like to come with me? Alish : Wow! How did you get the tickets? Jenish : ........................................................................................ Alish : Where shall we meet? Jenish : Let's meet in front of the art gallery at 3 o'clock. Alish : Okay. After the show, we can get something to eat. Jenish : That’s a good idea! ........................................................................................ Alish : Yes, I love it. It’s my favourite food. ........................................................................................ Jenish : Bye! Alish : See you! (a) Do you like pizza? (b) How are you? (c) I waited in line for two hours! (d) I’ll see you on Friday. (e) I've got two tickets for a new South Indian movie.
94 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Listening Practice Expressing Obligations and Prohibitions Listen to a conversation between two friends and solve these questions. (1) Fill in the blanks with suitable answers. (a) Rojan has a bad cough, sore throat and a ……………………… . (b) He is suffering from the ……………………… (c) The doctor suggests him to take aspirin every ................... hours. (d) He has to drink lots of ……………………… . (e) He must ……………………… the doctor before visiting the clinic. (2) Write whether the following statements are true or false. (a) Rojan has the symptoms of the flu for three days. (b) He doesn’t feel tired. (c) The doctor suggests him to get plenty of rest. (d) The doctor advises to call him if he is sick till next week. (e) He can meet the doctor without an appointment. Speaking Practice Describing Height, Weight and Distance Tourist : Excuse me! Can I get a ride in your taxi? Taxi driver : Yes, sure. Where do you wish to go? Tourist : I need to go to Nagarkot. I have a piece of luggage with me. How much will you charge? Taxi driver : Well, Nagarkot is quite far from here. It's around twentyfive kilometres. It will take about an hour. And this luggage seems so huge. What are its height and weight?
95 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Tourist : Oh, it doesn't weigh much. It isn't more than twenty kg, and its height is not more than 30 inch. How much fare will you take? Taxi driver : It will cost you twenty-five hundred rupees, Sir. Tourist : Okay, no problem. Pronunciation Practice Repeat the following words after your teacher. Minimal Pair /l/ and /r/ /l/ sound /r/ sound alive lead arrive read collect leader correct reader glass light grass right lace lighter race writer lane play rain pray Draw a picture of Icarus and Daedalus flying in the sky with their wings on a sheet of photocopy paper and show it to your teacher and friends. Project Work TEASER Time Add two letters to make a word. The letters can be placed anywhere in the word. (Hint: all words are related to weather) (a) clu …………………… (b) cmate …………………… (c) feeing …………………… (d) foeast …………………… (e) huder …………………… (f) huicane …………………… (g) ind …………………… (h) nny …………………… (i) overst ……………………
96 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Letter to Kulman Extra Reading Read the given letter and answer the following questions. July 7, 2021 Dear Kulman, Thank you so much for your latest letter. I'm really excited to hear that you're planning to visit Pokhara. It will give me a chance to take you around, as you did so kindly for me when I was in Dharan last year. Regarding your visit, I would be happy to help in any way possible. First, unless you really like cold weather, I suggest you come in the summer months of Chaitra or Baisakh. Though most hotels are expensive at that time, the city looks stunning during that season. Unfortunately, there is a lack of space in my room for the accommodation because our family has just shifted to a flat with only three small rooms here. However, I will try my best to book a cosy room for you at a reasonable price. I hope you will understand my situation. Just let me know your dates, and I can make a reservation for you. We will visit major tourist sites in Pokhara at that time. We can visit Phewa and Begnas Lakes, Taal Barahi Temple, Sarangkot, Shanti Stupa, International Mountain Museum, Mahendra Cave and Davis Falls. The early morning sunrise view looks so beautiful from Sarangkot. I am sure you will love it. These are the main tourist destinations in Pokhara. I think we can cover these places in five days. The weather should be warm and comfortable, so bring your informal summer clothes and an umbrella. I can't wait for you to come! Write soon with more details. Warm wishes, Bikram
97 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 (1) Match these words with their meanings. (a) stunning not too expensive (b) accommodation booking (c) cosy lodging (d) reasonable very beautiful and pleasing (e) reservation comfortable (2) Fill in the blanks with suitable answers. (a) The sender of this letter is .................................. and the receiver is .............................. (b) Kulman is from ..................... and Bikram lives in ....................... . (c) Bikram promises to book a ........................... room for Kulman. (d) The early morning sunrise view looks beautiful from .................... (e) Kulman is planning to stay in Pokhara for ........................... days. (3) Answer these questions. (a) Why is Bikram excited? (b) Why can’t Kulman stay at Bikram’s place? (c) Why does Bikram suggest Kulman to come in the spring season? (d) Which places are they planning to visit? (e) What does Bikram suggest Kulman to bring?
98 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Unit: Five Contents in this Unit: Reading Homework (poem) and Pushpa Basnet (biography) Ways with Words Anagrams Grammar in Use Prepositions Guided Writing News Stories Listening Practice Making Suggestions Speaking Practice Expressing Degrees of Probability Pronunciation Practice Minimal Pair /tʃ/ and /t/ Project Work Pasting a Picture and Writing a Description Teaser Time Filling the Gaps Extra Reading Vacancy Announcement (notice) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Allied Publication is a prestigious publishing house in Nepal that has been publishing various school-level books since a decade back. Currently, the publication is seeking some dynamic and energetic personnel for the following posts. Posts Required number Marketing officers 10 Accountant 1 The candidates for the post of marketing officers must possess a twowheeler vehicle, and only female candidates can apply for the accountant post. No previous experience is necessary for both of these posts. The deadline to apply for both posts is May 2, 2021 AD. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Allied Publication Pvt. Ltd. Sitapaila, Kathmandu, Nepal 014288827
99 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Lesson 5.1 Homework Before You Begin (1) Look at the following picture and find out what the child is doing. Does he look happy? (2) Discuss the following questions in groups. (a) Do you enjoy doing your homework? (b) Why do we need to do our homework? (c) Do you like the teacher who gives you a lot of homework? Link: 'Homework' is the work that teachers give for students to do at home. Many students love doing their homework. They think it can help in their study. However, some students hate to do their homework. They believe that it is just an unnecessary burden for them. Read the poem and find out whether the speaker loves doing his homework or not.
100 Allied English for Everyone Grade 7 Approved by CDC, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Reading Homework Homework sits on top of Sunday, squashing Sunday flat. Homework has the smell of Monday, homework’s very fat. Heavy books and piles of paper, answers I don’t know. Sunday evening’s almost finished, now I’m going to go. Do my homework in the kitchen. Maybe just a snack, Then I’ll sit right down and start as soon as I run back For some chocolate sandwich cookies. Then I’ll really do All that homework in a minute. First I’ll see what new. Show they’ve got on television in the living room. Everybody’s laughing there, but misery and gloom And a full refrigerator are where I am at. I’ll just have another sandwich. Homework’s very fat. Russell Hoban