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2. Listen to the audio and answer these questions.
a. Where will thunderstorm occur?
b. Which city is likely to be affected by flood?
c. Who are suggested not to go out of home?
d. Where should you go to enjoy good weather?

Writing

1. We need to control pollution to preserve the earth. Write a couple
of paragraphs describing the causes, consequences and cures of
pollution.

2. Rewrite the sentences below adding a correct punctuation mark
at the end.

Example: Global warming directly affects human beings
Global warming directly affects human beings.

a. We have an amazing climate here

……………………………………………………………………

b. What is the weather like
……………………………………………………………………

c. Wow, what a pleasant weather
……………………………………………………………………

d. It's a great day
……………………………………………………………………

e. We must work together to control pollution
……………………………………………………………………

f. What a lovely park
……………………………………………………………………

g. What should we do
……………………………………………………………………

h. Be careful to use the fuel
……………………………………………………………………

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8 Mahatma Gandhi

Listen and sing

Little Girl - Teresa Jennings

If I could write a magic song
that everyone could sing,

I would write of love, of hope and
joy, and things that peace could bring.

And when we sang my magic song,
all hate and war would cease.

If I could write a magic song,
I’d write a song of peace.

One song for all of us.
One song could bring us peace.

One song could make a miracle
for all of us.
A song of peace.

With just one song,
one magic song
that everyone could sing.

We could sing of love, of hope and joy
and things that peace could bring.

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And when we sang our magic song,
all hate and war would cease.
With just one song,
one magic song,
the world could fill with peace.
One song for all of us.
One song could bring us peace.

One song could make a miracle
for all of us.
A song of peace.

One song could make a miracle
for all of us.
A song of peace.

A song of peace.
A song of peace.
A song of peace.

(Learn to sing the song from https//youtube/oCTwPPe-hpc)

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Reading-I

Before you proceed

Do you know whose picture it is?
This is the picture of
Mahatma Gandhi. He was a
freedom fighter of India. He
set an example by forming a
community called Sabarmati
Ashram. His home was a
hut, and he wore the cotton
dhoti of a peasant. He ate
little, and wrote down his
thoughts to share with
people throughout India.
Every day he spun yarn on
his spinning wheel. He even
cleaned out the toilets in the
Ashram. This was the work
of the lowest class, who used to be called the “untouchables”. But
Mohandas renamed them “Harijans”, which means “children of
God”. He welcomed a Harijan family into the Ashram and adopted
their little daughter, Lakshmi. Let’s get down to knowing more about
him.

New words becaEmaerstilhenton the move

sulked -

sociable - someone who likes to meet and spend time with
other people

impression - mark

enraged - caused someone to be very angry

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Mahatma Gandhi

Mohandas Karamchand
Gandhi was born on
October 2, 1869 AD in the
small town of Porbander,
north of Mumbai. At that
time, India was a part of
the British Empire. Queen
Victoria was not only the
Queen of England, but also
the Empress of India, of its
millions of people and many
different religions.

Indian people felt helpless
because they had no power
in their own country.
Mohandas’ family was
traditional Hindu, but his
father had friends from all
religions. He was taught to respect the beliefs of others, and was brought
up in an atmosphere of love and trust.

When Mohandas was thirteen, his parents chose a wife for him. Her
name was Kasturba. Like all children, they sulked at first, but later they
became great friends.

Why did Gandhi go to England?

When he was seventeen, Mohandas went to England to study law. The
journey took three long weeks by ship. England felt so cold and strange.
He felt lonely, but he knew he had to learn to be more sociable. He joined
a ballroom dancing class and started taking violin lessons.

After three years in England, Mohandas qualified as a lawyer and
returned to his hometown. Sadly, his mother had died, but waiting for

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him was Kasturba and their baby son, Harilal. Work was hard to find in
India, so in 1893 AD Mohandas accepted a job in South Africa.

In those days, South Africa was also a part of the British Empire. The
British brought in thousands of workers from India and other parts of
Asia for their farms and factories. Mohandas was shocked to find the
workers being treated like slaves.

Once Mahatma Gandhi was boarding a train during
which one of his shoes slipped and fell on the tracks. He
then removed his another shoe and threw it near the first
one just to help the person who would find the pair. This
shows how kind he was.

One day, Mohandas bought a first class train ticket to Pretoria, a city in
South Africa. He made himself comfortable for the journey, but a white
passenger rudely told him to move to another carriage. When Mohandas
refused, the guard pushed him off the train. This incident made a deep
impression on him. He sat all night in a freezing cold waiting room,
thinking, “Why shouldn’t brown and black people have the same rights
as the whites?” He then made up his mind to help the Asians to stand
up for themselves.

Mohandas was loved and admired as a politician because he had a
unique message. He explained that standing up for what is right and true
should never lead to anger or violence. He called this form of struggle
as “Satyagraha”.

What did Gandhi teach others?

He taught the Asians that they deserved respect and should speak up
against unfair laws. In 1906 AD, he organised a huge meeting for Asians
in South Africa – Hindus, Muslims and Christians. They all vowed that
they would never again obey South Africa’s unfair laws, which did not
even allow them to walk on the same pavements as white people.

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By the time Mohandas
left South Africa for good
in 1914 AD, some of the
laws had been changed.
Indians did not have
to pay extra taxes, and
non-Christian marriages
were recognised as
legal. Mohandas and his
followers had fought a
battle against a powerful
government and had
won victory by peaceful
methods.

When Mohandas

returned to India in 1914

AD, thousands of people

were there to welcome

him. The great poet,

Rabindranath Tagore,

gave him another name

– Mahatma, which means “Great Soul”. Indians had organised their own

political party called the Indian National Congress. The Congress Party

was demanding that the Indians rule their own country. But Mohandas

wanted more than political power for the Indians. He wanted them to

become more Indian in their ways, to learn their own languages, dress in

Indian clothes, live simply and help with the problems of poor farmers.

In April 1919 AD, a British Army General ordered soldiers to fire on a
crowd which had gathered peacefully to protest against the government.
Hundreds of people were killed and thousands were badly wounded.
This incident came to be known as Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. The
General was never punished for his cruelty, and this enraged the Indians.

Mohandas travelled all over India urging everyone – students, rich
businessmen, doctors, lawyers and farmers – to become peaceful soldiers
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people refused to buy British goods and children made bonfires of their
foreign clothes and toys.

The British thought that the Indians were not ready to rule their own
country, so in 1931 AD Mohandas visited London to talk to the British
government. He had tea in Buckingham Palace with King George. Soon
after returning to India, Mohandas was once again sent to prison, together
with thousands of other people who refused to obey the government.
Going to jail was an expected part of their struggle for freedom from
the British rule, and they cheerfully allowed themselves to be arrested.
Altogether Mohandas spent 2,089 days, or nearly six years of his life, in
Indian prisons.

Mohandas wanted the Indians to think seriously about their behaviour
towards one another. Often he would fast, going without food and
water to draw people’s attention to the need to become kinder and more
tolerant. Several times he came close to death, but he also made his
countrymen think.

How was India freed from the British rule?

On August 15, 1947 AD, India finally became free from the British rule.
It had been a long journey. But despite Gandhi’s desperate efforts, India
was divided into two countries, India and Pakistan. This was called
partition. Millions of Muslims crossed over the border to Pakistan, while
millions of Hindus came to India.

Six months after independence, Mohandas was walking to an afternoon
prayer meeting at a friend’s house in New Delhi. He was seventy-eight,
and walked slowly, with his arms around two young female relatives.
Suddenly a man came up and greeted him. As Mohandas folded his
hands in a Namaste, the stranger pointed a pistol at him and fired. “Hey
Ram” (“Oh God”) were Gandhi’s last words as he fell. He had been killed
by a Hindu fanatic who could not accept his message of love and peace
between Muslims and Hindus. It was the darkest hour of India’s history.

Mohandas gave people all over the world a new way of dealing with
anger and hatred – the way of truth, non-violence and love for the enemy.
He showed Indians how to become guardians of their own country and
to be proud of their traditions.

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Word power

1. Write down the meaning of the following words. Use a dictionary
for help.

slaves unique violence vowed tolerant fanatic

2. Use each of the words given above in a sentence of your own.

Comprehension activities

1. Fill in the blanks.
a. Mohandas went to England to study ................................... .

b. The workers brought by the British from India and other parts
of Asia worked in ................and ........................... .

c. He convinced the Asians that they should speak against the
discriminatory .................. .

d. Gandhi tried desperately but could not stop the country from
being ..................... .

e. Gandhi’s way of peaceful struggle is called ....................... .

2. Write down what major events took place in the following years
in Gandhi's life.

a. 1906 AD b. 1914 AD c. 1931 AD d. 1947 AD

3. Answer these questions in a sentence each.
a. When was Mohandas Gandhi born?
b. What atmosphere was Mohandas Gandhi brought up in?
c. What was the name of Mohandas Gandhi’s wife?
d. What title did the great poet Rabindranath Tagore give to
Mohandas?
e. Altogether how many days did Mohandas spend in Indian
prisons?
f. When did India finally become free from the British rule?

4. What lesson did you learn after reading the biography of Mahatma
Gandhi? Write a paragraph in not less than 100 words.

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Reading-II

Before you proceed
Do you write your diary of daily activities?
Why do you think people write diaries?

Diary Entry

March 3, 2012

Dear Diary,

I’m so upset!! I don’t even know where to begin!

To start off, I think I completely failed my geometry quiz, which I
know I should’ve studied more for... my dad’s not gonna be happy
about that: Then, we had a pop quiz in history on the reading
homework from last night, and I completely forgot most of what
I read, which made me even more upset because I actually did the
reading! But what really made me mad was the note that Sarah
slipped into my locker during passing period. She said she was sad
that I’ve been hanging out with Jane more lately and thinks that I
don’t want to be her friend anymore. I can’t believe she thinks that,
especially after talking with her on the phone for hours and hours
last month while she was going through her breakup with Nick!
Just because I’ve been hanging out with Jane a little more than usual
doesn’t mean I’m not her friend anymore. She completely blew me
off at lunch, and when I told Jane, she thought that Sarah was being
a “drama queen.”

This is just what I need! My parents are getting on my case about
doing more extracurricular activities, I have a huge paper due
for AP English soon, and I can’t understand a thing in advanced
Spanish! The last thing I need is for my best friend to think I hate
her and barely text me back anymore.

Uggh! I can’t concentrate on anything right now because of it. I
hope she gets over it!!!

Love,

Kate

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Comprehension activities

1. Put the following sentences in the correct order.
a. Sarah was suspicious with Kate’s activity.
b. The writer forgot all that he had read.
c. Kate’s dad will be unhappy with his performance.
d. His parents wanted him to be involved in extracurricular
activities.
e. There was a quiz in history.

2. Answer the following questions.
a. When was the diary written?
b. How did the writer feel while writing the diary?
c. Why did Sarah leave a note for Kate?
d. What is the last thing that the writer needs?

e. Why can’t he concentrate on anything?

Grammar

1. Read the following sentences and find the tense of the verbs.
Last year, I spent my holiday in Ireland.
Shakespeare was a great dramatist.
I travelled around the city by car. I visited lots of interesting places.
We went to the pubs in the evenings.
One night, we even went to a club.

The verbs in the sentences above are in the simple past tense.
The simple past tense is used to talk about an action or series of
actions that took place in the past.

2. Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the verbs
in the brackets.

a. She ………………. (get on) the bus in the centre of the city.

b. We …………..(wake up) very late.

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c. I ……………… (receive) Rs. 3,000 as prize.
d. I …………. (not /change) my school.
e. I ……………… (not/drink) milk last night.
f. We …………….(not/use) the computer last night.
g. What time …………… (he/get up) yesterday?
h. Where …………. (you/get off) the bus?
i. What ………………(he/give) his mother on her birthday?
j. ……………… (she/make) good coffee?

3. Read the following sentences with 'used to' and learn its use.
I used to have long hair (but now I have short hair).

He used to smoke (but now he doesn't).

They used to live in India (but now they live in Germany).

Did you use to be a teacher? (question)

Did he use to study French? (question)

She didn't use to like chocolate, but she does now. (negative)

I didn't use to dream of a nice house. (negative)

We use 'used to' to talk about habits or repeated actions in the
past which we don't do in the present. We also use it to talk
about states in the past which are no longer true.

4. Rewrite the following sentences using 'used to'.
a. I / live in a flat when I was a child.
b. We / go to the beach every summer?
c. She / love eating chocolate, but now she hates it.
d. He / not / smoke.
e. I / play tennis when I was at school.
f. She / be able to speak French, but she has forgotten it all.
g. He / play golf every weekend?
h. They both / have short hair.
i. Julie / study Portuguese.
j. I / not / hate school.

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Speaking

1. Read and say what the old man used to do when he was a child.

We......................... We......................... I............................... ride
live in a big city. have a picnic in the a horse every day.

We............................ countryside. We often..........................
travel by bus. visit relatives.
Let me tell
you about my

childhood.

We.....................(not) buy My mother
fruits and vegetables ..........................feed the
from the supermarket.
geese.

We.............................. My mum......................... I ...........................swim
harvest crops in milk the cows. in the lake by the
September. village.

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2. Now share your childhood memories in the same way.

Listening

1. Look at the pictures and guess the answer to these questions.

a. Who is this boy in the picture?
b. How did he spend his childhood?

2. Listen to the audio and complete the sentences below.
a. Mohandas was called 'Moniya' by his ……………. .
b. He used to be afraid of his …………….. .
c. When he was a child, he used to go home only for ……………
d. He used to ……………….. in time.

3. Listen to the audio again and answer the following questions.
a. How many children did Kaba Gandhi have?
b. What did Moniya use to do when his brothers teased him?
c. Why was he alone at school?
d. How did he spend his free time?

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Writing

1. Read what Danny used to do two years ago that he doesn't do at
present. Use this information and write a paragraph about him.

Danny two years ago Danny now

• Danny used to smoke 40 cigarettes • Danny doesn't smoke anymore but
a day but the didn't use to smoke a sometimes, he still wants to.
pipe.
• Danny still watches TV but he only
• Danny used to watch TV for 6 watches it for about an hour a day.
hours every day but he never use
to listen to the radio. • Danny doesn't eat pizza anymore but
he does eat salad and, once in a while,
• Danny used to eat pizza twice a he goes to a sushi bar.
day and he never used to eat salad.
• Danny doesn't drink beer anymore
• Danny used to drink 2 litres of beer but he still drinks wine every now
every night but he didn't use to and then.
drink beer during the day except
on Sunday. • Danny brushes his teeth 3 times a day
and he showers at least once a day.
• Danny used to take a shower twice
a week and he didn't use to brush • Danny cycles to work and he runs
his teeth after every meal. once a day for 20 minutes.

• Danny used to eat meat 5 times a • Danny still drives but only if he has to
week and he never used to eat fish. go somewhere that is far away.

• Danny used to have bacon for • Danny doesn't eat meat anymore and
breakfast 6 days a week but he he eats fish at least twice a week.
didn't use to eat bacon on Sundays.
• Danny only eats fruit for breakfast
• Danny used to have sausages for and he doesn't eat sausages anymore.
breakfast every Sunday but he
didn't use to drink tea on Sundays; • Danny gets up at 7 am every day to
only coffee. go running and swimming but he still
doesn't start work until 11 o'clock.
• Danny used to get up at 10 o'clock
every day but he didn't use to go to • Now, Danny goes to bed at 11 pm he
bed until 2 a.m. doesn't go to bed late anymore.

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2. Have you noticed any changes in your village or town over the
years? Write a paragraph describing how things have changed.
Use 'used to' to talk about its past status.

Project work

Meet one of the famous persons in your community. Ask him/her
about his/her childhood. Prepare a report using 'used to' and share it
in the class.

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9 Pathivara

Listen and sing

The Wind in the Hill - A. A. Milne

No one can tell me,
Nobody knows,
Where the wind comes from,
Where the wind goes.

It's flying from somewhere
As fast as it can,
I couldn't keep up with it,
Not if I ran.

But if I stopped holding
The string of my kite,
It would blow with the wind
For a day and a night.

And then when I found it,
Wherever it blew,
I should know that the wind
Had been going there too.

So then I could tell them
Where the wind goes…
But where the wind comes from
Nobody knows.
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Reading-I

Before you proceed
Have you ever been to any temple?
What do you wish for when you visit the temples?
Why do you think people go to temples and pray the gods?

Pathivara Devi

Pathivara Devi; also known as Mukkumlung, which is mentioned in
Mundhum (a holy book of Limbu people); is one of the most significant
Hindu temples in Nepal. It is located on the hills of Taplejung district
in the Eastern part of Nepal. It is equally important for the Limbus.
After the Gorkha invasion of Limbuwan, the holy temple of Limbus
was included in mainstream of Hinduism. So it is worshipped as one of

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the Shaktipeeths (religious power centres) without changing the earlier
beliefs or practices of the Limbus.

What is the second name of Pathivara Devi?

The geographical coordinates of the temple are: 270 25’46" North to 87046’3.8"
East. The temple is 19.4 km northeast from Phungling Municipality at an
elevation of 3,794 metres. It serves as a secondary route of Kanchanjungha
Trek.

The attractions and activities during a visit of Pathivara are mentioned
below.

Limbu Cultural Trek in the region is considered enthralling. A week-
long trek passes through ethnic villages of Taplejung, such as, Phurunga,
Limkhim and Khewang, Tellok, Phawakhola and Manankhe. The journey
from Suketar, which is about a 20-minute drive from Phungling Bazaar,
and then 1-2 hours of driving from Suketar to Sano Phedi. Pathivara
Devi is 3-4 hours walk from Sano Phedi. Suketar Airport (2840 metres
or 9318 feets) is directly linked to Kathmandu, the capital city of the
country, and Biratnagar, one of the major cities of Nepal, by scheduled
flights.

What is enthralling?

The Pathivara Foot Trail passes through Deurali, Ramitedanda,
Bhalugaunda, and Phedi before finally reaching the temple. Residents
along the foot trail offer common food and lodging facilities for the
pilgrims, who wish to enjoy. Basic accommodation facilities are also
available for the pilgrims near the temple premises.

The best time to visit the temple is in the pre-monsoon (March to June)
and post-monsoon (September to November) seasons.

It is believed that a pilgrimage to the temple ensures fulfillment of the
pilgrims’ desires. So Hindu and Buddhist worshippers from different
parts of Nepal and India flock to the temple during special occasions.
The devotees feel that they are highly blessed by Goddess Pathivara to
make their future life blissful.

(Information from official website of Pathivara temple at: pathivara.com.np)

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Word power

1. Find words similar in meaning with the following words or
phases.
a. authorised
b. time
c. follower of gods
d. a religious journey
e. height

Comprehension activities

1. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from the text.
a. ……………….is the another name of Pathivara Devi.

b. The Pathivara temple is at the height of ………………………

c. The official website of the temple is ………………………………..

d. People go to the temple for the ………………………….of their
desires and also in hopes of being blessed by the God.

2. Answer the following questions.
a. Where is the Pathivara Temple located in geographical terms?

b. What is the Mundhum?

c. What are the accommodation facilities available near the
Pathivara Temple?

d. What is the best time to go to Pathivara?

e. Is there any religious place like the Pathivara Temple in your
locality? Write a description of a religious place using the
following clues.

• Where is it?

• What is it famous for?

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Reading-II

Before you proceed
Why do you think the hotels and restaurants develop their menus?
How do people order food when there is no menu?

Hotel Menu

HEARTBEAT CAFE MON - FRI 7 TO 2
SAT 8 - 3
SUN 8 - 2

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER

Breakfast (served 8 - 11)

Special Sandwich $3.50

Cheddar Biscuit Sandwich $6.25

Veggie Sandwich $3.95

Ham & Swiss Sandwich $5.95

Good Morning $6.25

Buttermilk Pancakes $6.25

3-Egg Omelet $8.25 ENJOY FRESH, LOCAL FOOD IN A COZY INVITING

Home Fries $8.25 SETTING, RELAX ON THE SUNNY TERRACE AND ENJOY
THE VIEW.
Whole Grain Toast $2.00
17 MAIN STREET

YOURTOWN, NY 00045
888-678-1234

www.heartbeatcafe.com

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Comprehension activities

Answer the following questions.
a. What is the name of the café?
b. What time does the café serve breakfast?
c. If you want to have the cheapest food in this cafe, which one will
you order?
d. Which is the most expensive food item?
e. Which is cheaper, Special Sandwich or Veggie Sandwich?
f. Would you like to visit this cafe? Why? Why not?

Grammar

1. Read and learn.

The men are taller than the women.

In this example we are comparing two nouns (the men and the
women). The adjective in this sentence is “tall” but because we
are comparing two nouns, we will need to use the comparative
adjective “taller”.

Let's look at more examples:
I’m shorter than my brother.

These shoes are cheaper than the blue ones.

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My sister is taller than me.

She is more inquisitive than her sister.

That neighbourhood is more dangerous than my neighbourhood.

2. Complete the sentences with the comparative form of adjectives.
a. The coffee is very weak. I would like it ………….. .

b. The car was very cheap. I expected it to be ………….. .

c. You are standing too close to the door. Can you move a bit
………….. away?

d. Your project isn’t very good. I am sure you can do ………….. .

e. School is boring at times. I wish it was a bit ……….. .

f. This computer is not working well. I need to buy a …………..
one.

g. It's snowing outside. It's ………….than yesterday.

h. I thought science was not difficult but I find it ……….. .

i. The grammar classes are usually boring but it was ……………..
interesting yesterday.

j. I thought I was strong but she was ……………than me.

Speaking

1. Work in pairs to practise the following conversation.
David : How do you like living in a big city?

Maria : I like it so much more than living in the country. There
are many things that make a city better.

David : Oh, really? Can you give me some examples?
Maria : Well, certainly. It is more interesting out in the city than

in the countryside. There is so much more to do and see!
David : Yes, but the city is more dangerous than the countryside.
Maria : That's true. People in the city aren't as open and friendly

as those in the countryside, and the streets aren't as safe.
David : I'm sure that the country is more relaxed, too!
Maria : Yes, the city is busier than the country. However, the

country feels much slower than the city.

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David : I think that's a good thing!

Maria : Oh, I don't think so. The country is so boring! Being in
the country is much more boring than being in the city.

David : How about the cost of living? Is the country cheaper than
the city?

Maria : Oh, yes. Living in the city is more expensive than in the
country.

David : Life in the country is also much healthier than in the city.

Maria : Yes, it's cleaner and less dangerous than in the country.
But, the city is so much more exciting. It's faster, crazier
and more fun.

David : I think you are crazy about moving to the city.

Maria : Well, I'm young now. Maybe when I'm married and have
children I'll move back to the country.

2. Work in pairs. Take turns and compare the following as in the
example.

Example: Nepal and England
England is bigger than Nepal. England is richer and more developed than

Nepal. Nepal is more beautiful than England.
a. mountains and plains

b. summer and winter

c. goats and elephants

c. streets and highways

d. laptops and desktops

e. Maths and English

Listening

1. Listen to the audio and fill in the blanks with suitable information.
a. People prefer ………………..food in winter than in summer.

b. As the weather is …………………than in winter, people eat
cold food in summer.

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c. The clothes are ………….in winter than in summer.
d. People wear …………………clothes during summer.
e. It is easier to go sightseeing in ………………. .

2. Listen to the audio again and answer the following questions.
a. Why do people eat hot food in winter?
b. What clothes are worn during summer?
c. What activities do people usually do in summer?
d. What is the most favourite activity for people in winter?

Writing

1. Where do you prefer to live: in a village or a city? Write a paragraph
comparing the village life and city life.

2. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means
the same as the first, using no more than three words. Constructions
count as two words.

a. My bike was cheaper than my sister's.

My sister's bike was ................................. mine.
b. The last time Paula went on holiday was two years ago.

Paula ................................. on holiday for two years.

c. Parking the car is difficult if you arrive late.

It's difficult to park the car ................................. early.

d. The weather was very bad. I couldn't stay outside.

It was such ................................. that I couldn't stay outside.
e. Can we have permission to miss the class this afternoon?

Would you ................................. to miss the class this afternoon?

f. I had never stayed in such an expensive hotel before.

That was the first time ..................... in such an expensive hotel.

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g. Italian and French food is served in Luigi's restaurant.
Luigi's restaurant ................................. Italian and French food.
h. I haven't got as much homework as you have.
I've got ................................. you.
i. Jaime hasn't been to England before.
This is the first time that Jaime ................................. England.
j. We might miss the last train - then we'd have to walk home.
We'd have to walk home if we ................................. the last train.
k. My sister was born two years before me.
My sister is two years ................................. me.

Project work

Prepare an attractive hand written menu for a restaurant on a piece of
paper with different pictures of food items on it. Collect the menus
prepared by you all and choose the best one. Then, put it on the notice
board of your class.

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10 Tours and
Travels
Listen and sing

Anywhere - a song by Passenger

If you get out on the ocean If you go out dancing in the rain
If you sail out on the sea If you go chasing in rainbows
If you get up in the mountains Just to find the gold end there
If you go climbing on trees Darling just look behind you
Or through every emotion Oh, I'll go with you anywhere
When you know that they don't care Oh, and I will be with you
Darling, that's when I'm with you When the darkest winter comes
Oh, I'll go with you anywhere Oh, and I will be with you
If you get up in a jet plane To feel the California sun
Or down in a submarine Oh, and I will be with you
If you get onto the next train In the night sounds and it's true
To somewhere you never been Oh, I'll go anywhere with you
If you wanna ride in a fast car Yeah, I'll go anywhere with you
And feel the wind in your hair Oh, and I will be with you
Darling just look beside you When the darkest winter comes
Oh, I'll go with you anywhere Oh, and I will be with you
Oh, and I will be with you To feel the California sun
When the darkest winter comes Oh, and I will be with you
Oh, and I will be with you In the night sounds and it's true
To feel the California sun Oh, darling I swear I'll go anywhere
Oh, and I will be with you with you
In the night sounds and it's true Oh, I'll go anywhere with you
Oh, I'll go anywhere with you Oh, I'll go anywhere with you
If you get up in the hillside Oh, I'll go anywhere with you
If you ride out on the planes Oh, I'll go anywhere with you
If you go digging up dirt

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MQyaEjlM9c)

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Reading

Before you proceed

Look at the picture. Do you know what it is?

This is Rani Mahal, also known as the Taj
Mahal of Nepal. It was built by General
Khadga Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana as
a symbol of love for his beloved late wife.
The palace was built in the 19th century on
the bank of the Kali Gandaki River, between
Syangja and Palpa.

It took five years to complete the palace
according to the architectural details. The
palace has a dozen of rooms, including
guest rooms, and kitchen. A temple,
beautiful ponds and wonderful gardens
in its surroundings give it an elegant look.
Since the palace is on the edge of a jungle, the jungle is called Rani Ban
(queen’s jungle) and the stairs leading to the river as Rani Ghat. The river
is of religious importance as it is believed that touching its water provides
salvation to even the sinners.

New words
tranquil - free from disturbance; calm
cobbled - paved with rounded stones
vibrant - full of energy and life
picturesque - visually charming
elevation - height above a given level, especially sea level
flora - the plants of a particular region
fauna - the animals of a particular region
architecture - the art and technique of designing and building
administrative - relating to the management
conveniently - in way that is easy

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Tansen Palpa

Palpa is not far from Pokhara. It is easily accessible by bus. The ancient
hill town of Tansen in this district offers a tranquil atmosphere where
time moves slowly and the laid-back lifestyle of people here is infectious.
Walk down the cobbled streets in the old bazaar to discover a way of life
quite different from modern Pokhara's Lakeside. Explore the Shreenagar
Hills or go for a day's hike to the Rani Mahal, once a vibrant palace on
the bank of the Kali Gandaki River.

Midway between Pokhara and the Indian border, the town of Tansen
showcases some old artistic Newari houses and cobbled streets. Centuries
ago, Newar businessmen from Kathmandu arrived in Tansen for trade,
bringing with them their art and architecture. The picturesque town of
Tansen is the headquarters of Palpa district and the hub of the culture of
the mid-west. The landscape rises from 250m to 2,000m in elevation and
is home to diverse flora and fauna.

History

Although Tansen is dominated by traditional Newari architecture, the
district is home to the Magar people, and the name "Tansen" has its

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origins in the Magar
language, meaning
"northern settlement."
Palpa is one of the
twelve Magar regions
of West Nepal and
enjoys a rich, diverse
culture and religion.
Palpa was the seat of
the Sen kingdom that
ruled over this region
from the 16th century for
almost 300 years.

People

The Magar and the Newar people make up a larger percentage of the
population in the district. The other ethnic groups residing in Palpa are
the Brahmin, Chhetri, Gurung and Tamang.

Newars, originally from the Kathmandu valley, followed opportunities
of trade and craft and migrated to different parts of the country. In
Tansen they found an excellent opportunity for trade in the crossroads
of trade routes and the administrative headquarters.

The Newar people still make up a high percentage of the population in
the core area. The Magars, however, are dominant in some parts of Palpa
district and are assumed to be the first settlers of this region.

Time to visit

Tansen can be a place to visit at any time of the year. Its temperatures
range from a maximum of 28 degrees Celsius in summer to a minimum of
8 degrees Celsius in winter. The region gets its fair share of the monsoon
rain during the months of June and July.

Getting there

There are regular buses from Kathmandu to Tansen - 296 km from
Kathmandu via Butwal and about 324 km from Kathmandu via
Pokhara. You can take a scheduled flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara
or Bhairahawa and then drive to Tansen. Tansen is conveniently near
Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, and the ever popular tourist

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hangout of Pokhara. It is about 3-4 hours of drive from either of these
cities.

Tourist services

There are a number of good to moderate hotels and lodges in Tansen to
suit everyone's budget and requirements. They are clean and the staff
in most hotels are welcoming. Excellent Nepali meals are served in the
modern looking restaurants. Some also serve continental cuisine.

(Source: Nepal Tourism Board)

Word power

1. Use the following phrases from the text in your own sentences.
a. tranquil atmosphere
b. laid-back lifestyle
c. cobbled streets
d. a vibrant place
e. popular tourist hangout

2. Here is a list of words. Find their opposites from the text.
a. modern : …………………………………

b. uniform: ………………………………

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c. submissive: …………………………
d. haphazard: …………………………..
e. extreme: ………………………………

Comprehension activities

1. Write 'T' for true and 'F' for false statements.
a. Pokhara and Palpa share similar lifestyles.
b. People can enjoy Newari culture in Palpa.
c. The name Tansen is related to Newari culture.
d. Newars were the first settlers in Tansen.
e. The climate of Tansen is very hot.
f. There are scheduled flights from Pokhara to Tansen.
g. People can enjoy continental food in Tansen Bazaar.

2. Answer the following questions.
a. Where is Tansen Bazaar located?
b. What are the famous places to visit in Palpa?
c. How did Newars reach Palpa?
d. How did the name Tansen come about? What is its meaning?
e. Which is the suitable time to visit Palpa?
f. How can one get to Palpa from Kathmandu?
g. What kind of accommodation can tourists get in Palpa?

Grammar

1. Read and learn
When we are at school we have to wear a uniform.
You don't have to be an expert to use the basic functions of program.
You must tell her that you are sorry.
We should attend the meeting. It is very important.
You are not allowed to take a photograph here.

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The sentences above are used to express obligation, prohibition,
necessity or advice.

2. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences below.
a. We ……………. go to the meeting. Why didn't you go? (must,
had to, had got to)

b. I ……………. wear glasses, I still can see perfectly well. (don't
have to, mustn't, shouldn't)

c. We went to bed right after dinner because we ……………. get
up early the following day. (must, should, had to)

d. We ……………. go for a drink one day. (can't, must, shouldn't)

e. You ……………. take some money. It is necessary. (don't have
to, had to, should)

f. What are you doing? You ……………. be here! (must, have to,
are not allowed to)

g. We ……………. talk to each other because it was an exam.
(shouldn't, mustn’t, were not allowed to)

3. Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate
modal verb from the list below.

could / must / mustn’t / should / shouldn’t / have to / don’t have
to / ought to / ought not to / were able to

a. The advice from the health committee is that all people with
symptoms ……………. go to the doctor.

b. T his is a non-smoking area, you ……………. smoke here.

c. I hate big multinational companies. I think they …………….
pay more taxes.

d. When she was four years old, she ……………. read perfectly
well.

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e. I ……………. get up early tomorrow; I want to go running very
early.

f. You ……………. eat so many sweats. They are bad for you.
g. We ……………. wear a tie at work. I hate it!
h. The board agreed that employers ……………. have access to

an employee's medical file.
i. There was a lot of traffic, but fortunately we ……………. arrive

on time.
j. I'm not working tomorrow, so I ……………. get up early.

Speaking

1. Practise in pairs the following conversation.
A : Welcome to Smith & Jones, Bert. Do you have any question?
B : Yes, what time do I have to start work?
A : You must start work at 8.30.
B : What do I have to do?
A : You have to type letters, make tea and answer the telephone.
B : Do I have to wear a uniform?
A : No, you don’t have to wear a uniform, but you must wear a tie.
B : Can I smoke?
A : No, you mustn’t smoke in the building. You’ll have to go
outside if you want to smoke.
B : Do I have to work overtime?
A : Yes, you have to work overtime every other Saturday.

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2. Observe the pictures and say what these people must or mustn't do.

Listening

1. Listen to the audio and state whether the following statements
are true or false.

a. School uniform is compulsory for students.
b. Students can't take their cell phones to school.
c. The students will not get the cell phones back once the teachers

collect them.
d. Students are not allowed to take the food in the class.

2. Answer the following questions.
a. Why is the speaker saying about the rules of the school?

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b. Where should the students keep their cell phones?
c. What should the students do with their hats?
e. Why can't they wear their sweatshirts?
f. Who will get a non-negotiable lunch detention?

Writing

1. Read a list of some of the rules and regulations that students have
to follow in their school.

• Students must enter school in time.
• They must be in proper uniform.
• They must wear winter uniform during the winter season.
• They are not allowed to go out during the school hours.
• They are allowed to go to the cafeteria during the break only.
• Visitors other than parents cannot meet the students.

2. Write a set of rules that you should follow in the following places.
Use the clues in the box.

a. classroom

respecting classmates………… raising hands to speak
……….talking in the class …………respecting other's
property ……….homework ………asking questions to
teachers

b. library

library card ………..smoking prohibited …….borrowing
a book………. returning the book ………keep silence
…….preserve library property

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11 Internet Safety

Look at the pictures and identify their names. Say what they are used
for?

smart plug smartphone bluetooth smartwatch
printer speakerphone

baby wireless pillow router ipad
monitor earbuds massager

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Reading-I

Before you proceed
The Internet can be a wonderful resource for kids. They can use it to
research school reports, communicate with teachers and other kids, and
play interactive games. Kids who are old enough to punch in a few letters
on the keyboard can literally access the world.

But that access can also pose hazards. That’s why it’s important to be aware
of what you see and hear on the Internet, who you meet, and what you share
online.

New words synEoanyrmths on t he moanvteonyms

words

silly foolish smart

relieved relaxed worried

safe protected unsafe

tragic unfortunate blessed

Internet Safety

Subekshya could hear the footsteps behind
her as she walked towards home. The thought
of being followed made her heart beat faster.
“You’re being silly,” she told herself. “No one
is following you.”

To be safe, she began to walk faster. But the
footsteps had to keep up with her pace. She
was afraid to look back and she was glad she
was almost home. “God, please get me home
safe.” Subekshya said a quick prayer.

She saw the porch light burning and ran the
rest of the way to her house. Once inside, she leaned against the door
for a moment, relieved to be in the safety of her home. She glanced out

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the window to see if anyone was there. The sidewalk was empty. After
tossing her books on the sofa, she decided to grab a bite of snacks and
get online.

She logged on under her screen name “PARI”. She checked her Buddy
List and saw “OLPAL“ (OnLinePAL) was online. She immediately sent
him a message.

PARI: Hi, I’m glad you are there! I thought someone was following me
home today. It was really scary!

OLPAL: You watch too much TV. Why would someone be following
you? Don’t you live in a safe neighbourhood?

PARI: Of course, I do. I guess it was my imagination because I didn’t see
anybody when I looked out.

OLPAL: You mustn't give your name out online. You haven’t done that,
have you?

PARI: Of course, not. I’m not stupid, you know.

When you meet people on the Internet, you should do
the following things.
• Have adults’ approval before you talk with someone

on the Internet.

• If someone asks to meet you – tell an adult immediately.

• Do not go into chat rooms without your parent’s
knowledge.

• Never arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone
you meet online.

OLPAL: Did you have a basketball game after school today?
PARI: Yes, and we won!!
OLPAL: That’s great! Who did you play with?
PARI: The Sirens. Their uniforms are so funny! They look like bees.
OLPAL: What is your team called?
PARI: We are the Divine. We have the Swastika sign on our uniforms.
They are really cool.
OLPAL: Are they?

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PARI: Yes. You see, I've homework to be do before my parents get home.
I’d love to talk to you more but I don’t want my mum to go mad at me.
So, Bye!

OLPAL: Catch you later. Bye.

Meanwhile, OLPAL went to the member menu and began to search for
her profile. When it came up, he highlighted it and printed it out. He
took out a pen and began to write down what he knew about PARI so
far:

Her name: Subekshya; Birthday: June 3, 2001; Age: 13; Place where she
lived: Dharan; Hobbies: basketball, painting, skating and going to the
mall.

Besides this information, he knew she stayed by herself until 6:30 p.m.
every day until her parents came home from work. He knew she played
basketball in the afternoon on Thursdays from the school team, and the
team was named the Divine. Her favourite number 6 was printed on her
jersey. He knew she was in the sixth grade at the Divine Junior High
School. She had told him all this in the conversations they had online.

He had enough information to find her now.

Subekshya didn’t tell her parents about the incident on the way home
from the park that day. She didn’t want them to make a scene and stop
her from walking home from the basketball game. Parents were always
overreacting, and hers were the worst. It made her wish she was not an
'only' child. Maybe if she had brothers and sisters, her parents wouldn’t
be so overprotective.

By Thursday, Subekshya had forgotten about the footsteps following
her. Her game was in full swing when suddenly she felt someone staring
at her. It was then that the memory came back. She glanced up and saw
a man watching her closely. He was leaning against the fence behind the
court and he smiled when she looked at him. He didn’t look scary so she
didn’t pay attention to him.

What did they do after the game?

After the game, he sat on a bench while she talked to the coach. She
noticed his smile once again as she walked past him. He nodded and she

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smiled back. He noticed her name on the back of her shirt. He knew he
had found her.

Quietly, he walked a safe distance behind her. It was only a few blocks to
Subekshya’s home and, once he saw where she lived, he quickly returned
to the park to get his car. Now he had to wait. He decided to get a bite
to eat until the time came to go to Subekshya’s house. He drove to a fast
food restaurant and sat there until it was time to make his move.

Subekshya was in her room later that evening when she heard voices in
the living room. “Subekshya, come here,” her father called. He sounded
upset and she couldn’t imagine why. She went into the room and saw
the man from the basketball court sitting on the sofa.

“Sit down,” her father began. “This man has just told us a most interesting
story about you.”

Subekshya moved cautiously to a chair across from the man. How could
he tell her parents anything? She had never seen him before today!

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“Do you know who I am, Subekshya?” the man asked.

“No,” Subekshya answered.

“I am a police officer and your online pal, OLPAL.”

Subekshya was stunned. “That’s impossible! OLPAL is a teenager! He’s
14 and he lives in Butwal!”

The man smiled, “I know. I told you all that, but it wasn’t true.”

How do people pretend on the Internet?

“You see, Subekshya, there are people online who pretend to be kids;
I was one of them. But while others do it to find kids and hurt them, I
belong to a group of parents who do it to protect kids from predators.

“I came here to find you to teach you how dangerous it is to give out too
much information to people online. You told me enough about yourself
to make it easy for me to find you.

“You told me your name, the school you went to, the name of your team.
The number and the name on your jersey helped me to find you easily.”

Subekshya was stunned. “You mean you don’t live in Butwal?”

He laughed. “No, I live in Dharan. It made you feel safe to think I was so
far away, didn’t it?” She nodded.

“I had a friend whose daughter was like you. Only she wasn’t as lucky.
The guy found her and murdered her while she was home alone.

Kids are taught not to tell anyone when they are alone, yet they do it all
the time online.

The wrong people trick you into giving out information a little here and
there online. Before you know it, you have told them enough for them to
find you without even realising you have done it.

“I hope you’ve learned a lesson from this and won’t do it again.”

“I won’t,” Subekshya promised solemnly.

“Will you tell others about this so they will be safe, too?”

“It’s a promise!”

That night Subekshya and her dad and mum all knelt down together
and prayed. They thanked God for protecting Subekshya from what
could have been a tragic situation.

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Word power

1. Make a sentence using each of the following words. First look up
their meaning in a dictionary.

cautiously predators upset glanced dismissed

Comprehension activities

1. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false statements and correct the
false ones.

a. She logged on under her screen name “KRITI”.

b. Subekshya stayed by herself until 6:30 p.m. every day until
her parents came home from work.

c. The man was leaning against the tree behind the court and he
smiled when she looked at him.

d. The man decided to eat something until the time came to go
to Subekshya’s house.

e. That night Subekshya and her dad and mum all gathered and
danced all night.

2. Answer each of these questions in a sentence.
a. Why did Subekshya glance out of the window?
b. What did Subekshya think about the uniform of the Sirens?
c. Why did Subekshya stay by herself until 6:30 p.m. every day?
d. In which school did Subekshya study?
e. What number was printed on Subekshya’s jersey?

3. Answer the following questions in detail.
a. Why did Subekshya not tell her parents about the incident on
the way home from the park that day?

b. How did the man find where Subekshya lived? Explain.

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c. What lesson did the man want to give Subekshya?
d. What promise did Subekshya give the man?
e. Do you think parents should know everything their child

does? Why?

4. Who said the following statements and to whom?
a. “No one is following you.”
b. “ Hi, I’m glad you are there! I thought someone was following
me home today. It was really scary!”
c. “This man has just told us a most interesting story about you.”
d. “I know. I told you all that, but it wasn’t true.”
e. “You mean you don’t live in Butwal?”
f. “I hope you’ve learned a lesson from this and won’t do it
again.”

Reading-II

Before you proceed
You must have seen this logo many times before. Can you
recognise it? Which company or brand does it represent?

New words Earatnhtonoynmsthe move

words

philanthropy misanthropy

donate beg

bored interested

empathy misunderstanding

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Bill Gates

Who is Bill Gates?

Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, is one
of the richest and most successful persons in
the world today. He was born in Seattle, USA
on October 28th, 1955 AD. His father, William
H. Gates II, was an attorney and his mother,
Mary Gates, was a school teacher. Bill was
the second of the three children in an upper-
middle class family.

Bill enjoyed playing games with the family
and was very competitive. He also loved to
read. Bill became bored in the public school, so his family sent him to a
private school where he excelled in maths and science and did well in
drama and English.

He became interested in computer programming when he was 13. In 1973
AD, Gates entered Harvard University to study computer science. While
at Harvard, Gates developed a version of the programming language
BASIC for the first microcomputer - the MITS Altair.

In 1975 AD, he founded Microsoft Corporation with his childhood friend
Paul Allen. Guided by a belief that the computer would be a valuable
tool in every office and in every home, they began developing software
for personal computers. They got so busy that they soon dropped out of
Harvard.

In 1999 AD, Gates wrote ‘Business @ the Speed of Thought’, a book
that shows how computer technology can solve business problems in
essentially new ways. The book was published in 25 languages and is
available in more than 60 countries. ‘Business @ the Speed of Thought’
has received wide praise, and has been listed on the best-seller lists of
major newspapers of the world.

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In 1980 AD, a company called IBM asked Microsoft to write software
to run their new personal computer, the IBM PC. Microsoft kept the
licensing rights for the operating system (MS-DOS) so that they earned
something for every computer sold first by IBM, and later by all the

As teenagers Bill Gates
and Paul Allen ran a
small company called
Traf-O-Data and sold a
computer to the city of
Seattle that could count
city traffic.

other companies that made personal computers. Microsoft grew from
25 employees in 1978 AD to
over 90,000 today.

What is the organisation
Gates formed?

Bill Gates got married to
Melinda French in 1992 AD.
They have three children -
Jennifer (1996), Rory (1999)
and Phoebe (2002). With his
wife [separated in 2021], Bill
Gates has formed a non-profit organisation called Bill and Melinda
Gates Foundation. This organisation donates millions of dollars every
year to educate poor children around the world. The organisation also
supports many other causes such as helping to eradicate polio, fighting
AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis and providing vaccination to children.

Bill Gates is one of the richest men in the world with a net worth of 61
billion dollars. But he is rich not only in terms of money but also in terms
of empathy and philanthropy.

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Word power

1. Circle the words that appear in this biography.
philanthropy

hardware
sympathy
richest
misanthropy
empathy
billion
poorest
software
trillion

2. Use a dictionary to find the meaning of the above words and make
a meaningful sentence using each of them.

Comprehension activities

1. Write true or false for each statement.
a. Bill was not interested in public school.
b. Bill Gates and Paul Allen established Microsoft together.
c. The book ‘Business @ the Speed of Thought’ is a popular book.
d. Bill Gates' wife is Melinda Gates.
e. There is no one in Nepal who is as rich as Bill Gates.

2. Fill in the blanks.
a. Bill Gates dropped out of .............................. .
b. He and his friend Paul Allen developed .............................. for
personal computers.
c. IBM is the name of a .............................. .
d. Bill Gates, along with his wife Melinda, formed a foundation
called .............................. .

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3. Answer the following questions.
a. What type of family did Bill Gates come from?

b. Why did Bill and Paul Allen begin developing software for per-
sonal computers?

c. Why did Microsoft keep the licensing rights for the operating
system?

d. What does the book ‘Business @ the Speed of Thought’ show?

e. What do you understand by the term philanthropy?

f. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation supports many causes.
Name four of them.

g. Mention some of the character traits of Bill Gates.

Grammar

1. Read the following paragraph giving special attention to the words
that are highlighted.

I recently discovered that money doesn't buy as much as it used to.
I'd been living in the dormitory for two years and hadn't had to buy
my own food for the whole time. Then, I moved into an apartment
where I needed to buy food for myself. The first day I wanted to
get juice, meat, bread and butter. I went to a grocery store and put
everything into a cart. When I went to pay, I found that the juice
I had chosen cost $1.50, the meat $7.80, the bread $1.25, and the
butter $2.00. The money I had brought with me was not enough,
and I had to replace the butter on the shelf where I got it. Now,
when I go shopping, I take more money.

In the text above the words a', 'an' and 'the' are articles.

The article a /an is used when we don't specify the things or people

we are talking about. The article a is used before a consonant sound

and an is used before a vowel sound.

 a dog  a pilot

 a teacher  a university

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 an engineer  an elephant
 an athlete

The article The is used when the speaker talks about a specific object
that both the person speaking and the listener know.
 The car over there is fast.

 The president of the United States is giving a speech tonight.

When we speak of something or someone for the first time we use a
or an, the next time we repeat that object we use the definite article
the.

 I live in a house. The house is quite old and has four bedrooms.

 I ate in a Chinese restaurant. The restaurant was very good.

Let's look at the table below to find where 'the' is used and where we
do not use any article.

No article is used. The is used.

names of persons on the singular, family names in the plural
relatives

• Peter and John live in London. The Smiths live in Chicago.

• Aunt Mary lives in Los
Angeles.

public buildings, institutions, public buildings, institutions, means of

means of transport (indefinite) transport (definite)

Mandy doesn't like school. The school that Mandy goes to is old.

We go to school by bus. The bus to Dresden leaves at 7.40.

Some people go to church on The round church in Klingenthal is

Sundays. famous.

names of countries in the singular, names of countries in the plural,
summits of mountains, continents, mountain ranges, regions
towns

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Germany the United States of America
France the Netherlands
Mount Everest the Highlands
Mount McKinley the Rocky Mountains
Africa the Alps
Europe the Middle East
Cairo the west of Australia
New York
parks, lakes, streets names with of-phrase, names in plural,
well-known buildings, oceans, seas,
Central Park rivers, musical instruments, newspapers
Hyde Park the Statue of Liberty
Lake Michigan the Tower (of London)
Loch Ness the Great Lakes
42nd Street the Empire State Building
Oxford Street the Isle of Wight
the Atlantic (Ocean)
the Mediterranean (Sea)
the Nile
the Rhine
the Suez Canal

2. Choose the correct article: a, an, the or x (no article).
a. Are you coming to ………………. party next Saturday?

b. I bought ………………. new TV set yesterday.

c. I think ………………. man over there is very ill. He can't stand
on his feet.

d. I watched ………………. video you had sent me.

e. She was wearing ………………. ugly dress when she met him.

f. I am crazy about reading………………. history books.

g. She is………………. nice girl.

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