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English Skills Book - 5 251 Reading 15 Read and learn. A Boy’s Song -James Hogg Where the pools are bright and deep, Where the grey trout lies asleep, Up the river and over the lea, That’s the way for Billy and me. Where the blackbird sings the latest, Where the hawthorn blooms the sweetest, Where the nestlings chirp and flee, That’s the way for Billy and me. Where the mowers mow the cleanest, Where the hay lies thick and greenest, There to track the homeward bee, That’s the way for Billy and me. Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That’s the way for Billy and me. Why the boys should drive away Little sweet maidens from the play, Or love to banter and fight so well, That’s the thing I never could tell. But this I know, I love to play Through the meadow, among the hay; Up the water and over the lea, That’s the way for Billy and me. James Hogg (1770-1835) Meanings hawthorn- a kind of tree with thorns and give pink flowers and red fruits lea- meadow or grassland flee- escape by running away hazel- small tree that produces nuts clustering- coming in groups banter- funning and joking talk

252 English Skills Book - 5 Comprehension 16 Complete the summary of the poem. In “Billy and Me,” the speaker describes their love for nature and outdoor activities with their friend __________________. They enjoy exploring different areas where they can see the beauty of nature and the wildlife around them. First, they love going to places where the water is deep and clear and the __________________ lies asleep. They enjoy going up the river and over the lea. They also love going to places where the ______________ sing the latest, and the _____________ blooms the sweetest. They enjoy listening to the __________________ chirp and flee. The speaker and Billy also love going to places where the grass is mowed the cleanest, and the hay is thick and greenest. They enjoy tracking the homeward __________________. They also love going to places where the hazel bank is steepest, and the shadow falls the deepest. They love gathering the __________________ that fall free. The speaker wonders why some boys like to drive away little sweet __________________ from the play and why they love to banter and __________________. However, the speaker knows that they love to play through the meadow and among the hay. They love going up the water and over the lea. That’s the way for Billy and __________________. 17 Write whether the following statement are true or false. a. The speaker in the poem enjoys spending time in natural settings with their friend Billy. b. The blackbird’s singing is described as being the loudest in the poem.

English Skills Book - 5 253 c. The speaker wonders why some boys like to fight with each other and banter. d. The speaker and Billy love going to places where the grass is mowed the messiest. e. The hazel bank is described as being the place where the clustering nuts fall free. 18 Answer the following questions. a. What is the poem “Billy and Me” about? b. What are some of the natural settings the speaker and Billy enjoy visiting? c. What do the speaker and Billy enjoy doing in the places they visit? d. Why does the speaker wonder why some boys like to drive away little sweet maidens from the play? e. What literary device is used to describe the blackbird’s singing in the poem? f. What literary device is used to describe the hazel bank in the poem? Writing 19 Write a poem about your hobbies or activiies you like to do. List out all the hobbies you can think of Then find the rhyming words for that. After that try to find something that connects the ideas, and give your words the shape of a poem. 20 Go to the library or search the internet for a poem that you can share in the class.

254 English Skills Book - 5 Listening 1 Listen and sing. Can you dance, can you sing? Can you do anything? Can you run, can you fly? Can you reach for the sky? Can you draw, can you write? Can you make my day so bright? Can you cook, can you sew? Can you help someone grow? You can do it, we all know Let’s have a talent show. Discuss Mark the questions in the song. Then, sit in pairs and ask your friend the questions. Share which of the activities you can or can’t do. Speaking 2 What do you think the people in the pictures can or can’t do? Expressing Abilities 15

English Skills Book - 5 255 Reading 3 Read and learn. Discuss a. Look at the different types of balls. Do you know the names of games they are used in? b. Can you play any of the games that you figured out? Sports Playing sports is a popular way for people to have fun and stay active. There are many different kinds of sports that people can play, such as football or soccer, basketball and baseball. Most sports are played with a round object, often known as a ball. It is important to have the right equipment for each sport, such as a glove for baseball or shoes with good grip for football. Sports are popular in many countries around the world, including Nepal, the UK, and the USA. In Nepal, football is a particularly popular sport, with many young people playing it in their free time. Similarly, cricket is also widely enjoyed in Nepal. The national team has had some success in international competitions. In the UK, football is the most popular sport, with many people following their favorite teams and players. In the USA, popular sports include golf, American football, basketball, baseball, and ice hockey.

256 English Skills Book - 5 There isn’t just one way to enjoy sports. Some people enjoy playing sports, others prefer to watch them Watching sports can be a great way to support your favourite team or athlete, and it can be very exciting to see a tournament or championship. In these games, an impartial referee or umpire is there to make sure everyone is following the rules. Sports have changed over time, and now even people with disabilities can play. Sports can be adapted to meet the needs of people with different abilities, so everyone can enjoy sporting spirit and competition. This is an important step towards making sports easy for all, and it has opened up new opportunities for people with disabilities to pursue a career in athletics. In big games, sports are often played in large stadiums, where thousands of people can come to watch. The duration of the game varies depending on the sport, with some games lasting only a few minutes while others can last for hours. Overall, sports can be a fun and exciting way to stay active and enjoy some healthy competitions. Comprehension 4 Find the words from the text and complete the sentences. a. _________ are played with a round object, often known as a ball. b. Football is the most popular sport in _________. c. Sports can be adapted to meet the needs of people with different _________. d. In big games, sports are often played in _________. e. Watching sports can be a great way to support your favourite team or _________.

English Skills Book - 5 257 5 Fill in the words in centexts where they fit. career enjoyment equipment impartial duration stadium adapted disabled popular tournament a. Raman is hoping a ________________ in sports. He wants to be a professional cricketer. b. We have a futsal ________________ at our school from today. I hope we will win it. c. Let’s go to the ________________ this evening. There is Nepal vs India football match from 5 p.m. d. We have ________________ the play so that we can include everybody in our class. e. With my broken leg, I am temporarily ________________. I need a wheelchair. f. We store our sport ________________ in the sports room. g. Cricket is a ________________ game in Nepal. People love to play it or watch it on TV. h. My uncle will be in the USA for two years’ _____________ to complete his education. i. All the people who play football are not professionals. They play it for ________________. j. Our teachers treat all of us equally. They are ________________. 6 Name the games after reading the related words. a. goal-post, penalty, referee, free kick, hand, goal, corner b. bat, ball, wicket, pitch, runs, catch-out, stump, throw c. cant, raider, anti-raider or anti, to hold raider, put out an anti d. check, pawn, bishop, knight, checkmate, rook, king, queen

258 English Skills Book - 5 7 Answer the following questions. a. What are some examples of equipment needed for different sports? b. In which countries are football and cricket popular? c. Who ensures that everyone is following the rules in tournaments or championship games? d. Why is it important to adapt sports to meet the needs of people with different abilities? e. How have sports changed over time to become more inclusive? f. In your opinion, why do you think all societies across the world have given importance to sports? Pronunciation 8 Listen and say these words. professional career impartial golf referee basketball opportunities championship athletes golf rugby soccer Grammar Can, can’t could, couldn’t We use can to say we have the ability to do some things can’t to say lack of ability at present. Could and couldn’t come to talk about abilities in the past. They can play football. A coach has been training them for a long time. Help! I can’t swim. Sunil is short. He cannot touch the ceiling. Anil is tall but still he can’t touch the ceiling. It is too high for us. Anjana can speak Sanskrit. Her grandfather taught her.

English Skills Book - 5 259 9 Fill in the blanks with can/can’t/could/couldn’t. a. If you get up early, you ________________ hear the birds chirping outside. b. She doesn’t need any help. She ________________ complete the task on her own. c. They were stuck in the traffic. They ________________ make it to the concert on time. d. She ________________ believe her eyes when she saw the surprise party. e. I ________________ start the old car this morning. So, I got late. f. I ________________ find my keys anywhere in the house. I have searched all the places. g. He ________________ speak three languages fluently. He is excellent at English, Newari and Nepali. h. They ________________ go on vacation this year due to financial reasons. They had a big loss this year. i. I ________________ understand why he was acting so strangely. j. The children ________________ wait to open their birthday presents. k. I ________________ eat another bite, I’m too full. l. He ________________ lift the heavy box by himself. Look at his muscle. Writing 10 Which sport can you play well? What can you do when you are playing? Why do you think you are good at? Including these, Write a short composition on your favourite sport.

260 English Skills Book - 5 Reading 11 Read and learn. Adventures of Isabel -Ogden Nash Discuss a. Do you believe in witch craft? Why or why not? b. What will you do if you meet a gigantic bear or a scary witch or a giant? Isabel met an enormous bear, Isabel, Isabel, didn’t care; The bear was hungry, the bear was ravenous, The bear’s big mouth was cruel and cavernous. The bear said, Isabel, glad to meet you, How do, Isabel, now I’ll eat you! Isabel, Isabel, didn’t worry. Isabel didn’t scream or scurry. She washed her hands and she straightened her hair up, Then Isabel quietly ate the bear up. Once in a night as black as pitch Isabel met a wicked old witch. The witch’s face was cross and wrinkled, The witch’s gums with teeth were sprinkled. Ho, ho, Isabel! the old witch crowed, I’ll turn you into an ugly toad! Isabel, Isabel, didn’t worry, Isabel didn’t scream or scurry, She showed no rage and she showed no rancor, But she turned the witch into milk and drank her.

English Skills Book - 5 261 Isabel met a hideous giant, Isabel continued self-reliant. The giant was hairy, the giant was horrid, He had one eye in the middle of his forehead. Good morning, Isabel, the giant said, I’ll grind your bones to make my bread. Isabel, Isabel, didn’t worry, Isabel didn’t scream or scurry. She nibbled the zwieback that she always fed off, And when it was gone, she cut the giant’s head off. Isabel met a troublesome doctor, He punched and he poked till he really shocked her. The doctor’s talk was of coughs and chills And the doctor’s satchel bulged with pills. The doctor said unto Isabel, Swallow this, it will make you well. Isabel, Isabel, didn’t worry, Isabel didn’t scream or scurry. She took those pills from the pill concocter, And Isabel calmly cured the doctor. Comprehension 12 Answer the following questions. a. Who did Isabel meet in the first stanza? b. What did the bear want to do to Isabel? c. How did Isabel react to the bear? d. Who did Isabel meet in the second stanza? e. What did the witch want to do to Isabel? f. What did Isabel do to the witch? g. Who did Isabel meet in the third stanza? h. What did the giant want to do to Isabel?

262 English Skills Book - 5 i. What did the doctor want Isabel to do? j. How did Isabel react to the doctor? k. What did the character in the poem want to do? Could they do so? 13 Name the following from the words in the poem. _____________ __________ _______________ 14 Read and learn the meaning of the words. a. ravenous __ extremely hungry b. cavernous __ cave-like, having very large open space inside c. concocter __ maker of something d. rancor __ feeling of hate and anger 15 Match the words with their meanings. a. scurry - not needing others’ help b. hideous - to stick out in a round same as you have kept something c. self-reliant - made a sound like a crow, shouted d. bulge - horrible e. crowed - in a quiet or relaxed way f. calmly - to move quickly Writing 16 Talk to five of your friends and find out what different abilities they have. Then write paragraphs about them.

English Skills Book - 5 263 Listening 17 Guess the names of the musical instruments. Can you play them? What other musical instruments can you play? Share. 18 Listen to Shyam, Bibek and Mahima and complete the table with correct information. Name Instrument(s) they can play Instrument(s) they can’t play learned from Shyam _____________ _____________ _____________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ Bibek _____________ _____________ _____________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ Mahima _____________ _____________ _____________ Does not say anything about it. __________ __________ from YouTube Tutorials

264 English Skills Book - 5 Listening 1 Listen and sing. Agree or disagree, it’s up to you, Let’s hear your thoughts, what are your views? Speak up, don’t be shy, let’s all know, Agree or disagree, it’s okay to show. I hear what you’re saying, that’s fine, But here’s my take, let me shine, We can see things differently, that’s true, Agree or disagree, we can make it through. We may not see eye to eye, that’s fine, But we can respect each other’s line, Agree or disagree, it’s all good, Let’s work together, like friends should. Discuss Do you always agree with what your friends say? Do you remember the last time you disagreed with somebody? Who was it with? What did you disagree on? 16 Agreeing and Disagreeing

English Skills Book - 5 265 Conversation 2 Sit in groups and practise. Utsav: I think playing video games is the best way to spend time after school. Uma: I don’t think so. Reading books is also a great way to spend time after school. Pooja: I’m sorry. I don’t agree with any of you. Watching a documentary can be a better choice. Juli: I believe playing sports is better than playing board games. Seema: Absolutely! I completely agree with you. Playing sports is a great way to stay active and healthy. Speaking We all have opinions. We express our opinions using: I think...., I believe that...., I’m certain that... I guess..... I’m sure that.... In my opinion, .... When we respond to somebody’s opinion, we may agree or disagree. Sometimes, we partially agree. Here are some phrases we can use to agree, disagree or partially agree. Agree Disagree Partially agree That’s right! Absolutely! Exactly! Me too! Yes, I agree! I totally agree! I couldn’t agree more! I don’t agree! I totally disagree! Absolutely not! That’s not right! I’m not sure about that. I see your point, but ... That’s partly true, but ... I’m not so sure about that. Agree or Disagree: Basic Intensifiers

266 English Skills Book - 5 3 Sit in groups of three or four and express your opinions as shown in the example. shopping A: I think we should not shop on the footpaths. This is a waste of money. B: That’s right! They just sell cheap and low quality items on the footpath. C: I’m sorry. I disagree with both of you. I think shopping on the streets will help the poor people. This is a great help for them. D: I partially agree with you but selling things on footpath is illegal. a. Playing online games b. Eating meat c. Homework d. Reading novel e. Playing outdoor f. Eating junk food Reading 4 Read and learn. Discuss a. Do you have any disagreement with anybody at home? b. How do you solve the disagreement? Usha and Her Mother-In-Law Once upon a time in a city, there was a girl called Usha. She was a nice girl brought up by her wise father who was some sort of a village Vaidya. He knew a lot about medicinal herbs. Usha was more of a pampered child. She grew up in happiness and easy life. After she became a maiden, she got married to Prabin.

English Skills Book - 5 267 Prabin was the only son of Parbati whose husband had died in a war in Kargil. Prabin’s father served in the army and he was a bit of a tough man. Parbati had also got some qualities of her husband. After Prabin and Usha got married, the house was going well for a couple of weeks but Parbati was a tough lady. She started nit-picking about Usha’s behaviour. Usha was a modern lady interested in modern styles and fashions but Parbati said, “Daughters-in-law should put on saris and should not wear shorts and things in fad.” The in-laws disagreed with their choices of food as well. Usha liked pizzas, momos, and burgers, while Parbati enjoyed eating homemade food. She often said, “Usha, prepare chapati for me, cook some haluwa for me.” Usha did not like being asked what to do. As the relationship grew sour, Usha went to her father complaining about her mother-in-law. It had been several times she had done so. Her father asked her to cope with the situation every time. Now, Usha was too furious with her mother-in-law. She asked her father to prepare a poison to feed the old lady. The father said, “Listen, we can’t give her poison. If she dies now, people would suspect us. So, forget this idea.” However, Usha was determined and adamant. Then, the father pitied her and gave her a bottle of powder. Then he said, “Do as I said. This is poisonous. You must give her a little of it every day mixing it in her meal. You will get rid of her after six months. When you do so you must speak sweetly and follow what she said so that no one will suspect us.”

268 English Skills Book - 5 Usha promised to do as her father said. After reaching home she spoke to her mother-in-law sweetly. She stopped fighting with her. She took care of her in every way possible. For five months, she had been mixing the powder but the quarrel at home had disappeared. As Usha changed her behavior, Parbati changed hers too. The two ladies had turned into just like a mother and a daughter. Now Usha was anxious that her mother-in-law would die soon. She suddenly realised she had been committing a blunder. One morning she woke up early and moved to her father’s. The father was busy with people around him as he was the only chemist or Vaidya in the village. After an hour, the father was free. Then, she dragged her father into the room and started crying. The father asked, “What happened, now?” “Dad, you had given me the powder,” Usha said. With her waterfilled eyes, she told her father, “And I had been giving it to my motherin-law.” In a trembling voice, she continued, “She will die soon. I’m sorry, dad but if you have anything that can reverse the effect of the powder on her. I don’t want my mother-in-law to die. She is such a nice lady, loving and caring.” This time she clutched her father’s hand with apologetic eyes. Then father looked at Usha and smiled, “You don’t need to worry, dear. I had given you some sweetener, not poison.” Comprehension 5 Write if the given statements are true or false. a. Usha’s father was a doctor who knew a lot about medicinal herbs. b. Parbati approved of Usha’s modern style and fashion. c. Usha only liked to eat homemade food, while Parbati enjoyed pizzas, momos, and burgers. d. Usha went to her father’s and asked him to prepare a poison for her mother-in-law.

English Skills Book - 5 269 e. Usha’s father gave her a bottle of poisonous powder to mix in her mother-in-law’s meal. f. Usha continued to mix the powder in her mother-in-law’s meal even after she realised that it was not a poison. 6 Read the story and arrange the events in the correct order. a. Usha’s mother-in-law starts to love her like a daughter. b. Usha wants to kill her mother-in-law as she was being fed up. c. Usha complains to her father about her mother-in-law. d. Father gives her a bottle of sweetener to mix in her in-law’s meal. e. Usha starts to behave sweetly towards her mother-in-law. f. Usha realises that the powder her father gave her was not poison. g. Usha confesses to her father and asks for a way to reverse the effect of the powder on her mother-in-law. 7 Answer the following questions. a. Who was Usha brought up by, and what did he know a lot about? b. What kind of food did Parbati enjoy eating, and what kind of food did Usha like more? c. What did Usha ask her father to prepare? d. What was the reason behind the conflict between Usha and her mother-in-law, and how did it get resolved? e. What did Usha realise when she changed her behaviour towards her mother-in-law? f. What moral lesson can be learned from Usha’s story, and how can it be applied in our daily life?

270 English Skills Book - 5 Listening 8 Listen to a debate speech write true or false. The speaker thinks: a. Meat is always high in fat. b. Our bodies are not designed to digest meat. c. Animal rights are more important than human rights. d. Eating meat is necessary for building our bodies. e. Millions of people work in the meat production industry. f. Dashain, a cultural event, does not involve meat. 9 Listen and note the main points (sing post) of the speakers. Affirmative team Negative team 1. _____________ 2. _____________ 3. _____________ 1. _____________ 2. _____________ 3. _____________ Pronunciation 10 Listen and say the sentences and practise saying them with correct stress. Big dots refers to stress words and small dots unstressed words. a. I went camping with my family. b. My dad found it out. c. We decided to go to the museum. d. They were not wearing uniforms. e. All of the students looked serious. f. There were six students in the class.

English Skills Book - 5 271 Speaking 11 Organize a debate . Look at some sample topics. a. Wisdom is greater than wealth. b. Pen is mightier than a sword. c. Mobile phones should not be given to children. d. Homeworks are good for students. Writing 12 Write argumentative essay on for or against the topics. a. Internet has made us more intelligent. b. Reading is always better than watching TV. Grammar 13 Read the story and write as many wh-questions as possible. Once upon a time, there was a girl who had many pets. She had a black cat with a white dot on its forehead, which she named Dot. She had another cat named Dash who loved to run around their apartment. She also had a goldfish called Goldie and a fish that blew bubbles named Bubbles. In addition, she had a turtle who walked and slept in its shell, named Shelly. Lastly, she had a bird that could only say “Hello,” so she named it Hello. However, her dog was not very fond of her other pets and kept barking at them. This made her annoyed, so she named her dog Shut Up Already. Even though her dog didn’t get along with the other pets, the girl loved them all the same. -What did the girl have? [Where/ What/ When/ Why etc]

272 English Skills Book - 5 Raj : I’ve decided what I’m going to do. Do you know what? Jay : Really? What? Are you going to be a doctor? Raj : No, I’m not. Jay : Are you going to be a football player and be famous and rich? Raj : No. Jay : OK. I give up. Can you tell me what? Raj : I’m going to be an astronaut. I want to go to the space one day. Jay : Well, it sounds good. Good luck! We will read about you in the newspaper that day. 17 Our Future 1 Listen and practise. Conversation

English Skills Book - 5 273 We use be going to to express intentions and plans or make predictions. I’m going to be an astronaut when I grow up. I’m going to have a party tomorrow. Will you come? Look at those clouds. It’s going to rain soon. Positive I am (I’m) going to play. We / You / They are (We’re / You’re / They’re) He / She / It is (He’s / She’s / It’s) Negative I am not (I’m not) We / You / They are not (aren’t) He / She / It is not (isn’t) No, I’m not. No, I’m not. No, I’m not. Are you going to be an astronaut? Are you going to be a cobbler? Are you going to be a businessman? 2 What do you want to be in the future? Write it in a piece of paper. Sit in pairs and try to find out each other’s aim by asking yes/no questions. You have to find it within three questions. Grammar 3 Study the table and learn how to use going to.

274 English Skills Book - 5 Yes / no questionsAm I going to play? Are we / you / they Is he / she / it Short answers Yes, I am. / No, I’m not. Yes, we/ you / they are. No, we / you / they aren’t. Yes, he / she / it is. No, he / she / it isn’t. drop fall rain kick loose be a. Look at those dark clouds. It ________________ is going to rain. b. He __________________ off the ladder. 4 Look at each picture and write what is going to happen. Use the verbs given in the box below.

English Skills Book - 5 275 e. He __________________ the vase. d. School starts at 9.30 am. It is already 9.25 am. She __________________ late. f. He __________________ the ball. c. Their team __________________ the game

276 English Skills Book - 5 Dear Banita, _I’m going to bring__ (bring) my MP3 player. We don’t need any CDs. I __________________ (make) some omelettes for the journey. And my mum __________________ (make) momo for us. I __________________ (not bring) my camera. My dad needs it. Can you bring yours? Usha called last night. She is not well, so she __________________ (not come) with us. My father __________________ (drive) us to school. Let’s meet at my house at eight o’clock. Take care, Ramita Writing 5 Complete the following note by using be going to along with the verbs given in the brackets. 6 Suppose you have a programme at school. You went to your friend’s house but your friend wasn’t there. Now, write an email to him or her about it, what you are bringing, what your friend needs to bring, when to meet and so on.

English Skills Book - 5 277 a. A : What are you going to do at the weekend? (you / do) B : I _________________ a movie with my brother. (watch) A :What movie _________________ ? (you / watch) B : We _________________ Shrek 2. (watch) b. A : _____________________ visit anywhere during the winter vacation? (you / go) B : Yes, I _________________ my uncle. (meet) A : How long _________________ ? (you / stay) B : For a week. a. Mona is going to visit her uncle on Saturday. b. She is going to complete her project on Wednesday. c. She is going to meet her friend Sangeeta on Thursday. d. She is going to have a test on Friday. e. She is going to make a big party on her birthday. next holiday tomorrow at the weekend Listening Speaking 7 Complete the given conversations with be going to. Then, sit in pairs and hold the conversations. 8 Sit in pairs and talk about the following occasions. 9 Listen and tick the correct statements.

278 English Skills Book - 5 Sonia : Oh, Luna! This is beautiful! Luna : See! I’ll become a famous artist. My paintings will be in all the great museums! Pankaj : Hey, watch it! Luna : Oh, no! Mum will be really angry! Sonia : Don’t worry. We’ll help you clean the carpet! Pankaj : What do you mean “we”? Sonia : Pankaj! Pankaj : Oh, all right! I’ll get some kitchen paper! Statements Positive I / He / She / It / We / They will (‘ll) help. Negative I / He / She / It / We / They will not (won’t) The Future Simple Grammar Conversation 10 Listen and practise.

English Skills Book - 5 279 Yes/no questions Will I / he / she / it help? we / you / they Short answers Yes, I / he / she / it / we / you / they will. No, I / he / she / it / we / you / they won’t. We use will to say what we think, guess or know will happen in the future. We often use I think and I hope with will. I think she’ll help you. I hope our team will win. When we decide to do something in the future, at the time of speaking, we use will. There will be The future form of there is / there are is there will be. There will be flying cars in our city in twenty years. There won’t be any motorcycles here. a. Luna _______________ be a famous artist. b. She _______________ be a basketball player. c. She _______________ have lots of fans. d. Her mum _______________ be happy to see the dirty carpet. e. Her sister and her brother _______________ help her to clean the floor. a. A :I’m leaving. B : Wait! __________________ (I / come / with you). 11 Complete the sentences with will or won’t. Refer to the conversation in exercise 10. 12 Complete the dialogue. Use the given clues.

280 English Skills Book - 5 After six years, I think I’ll be tall and handsome. I want to be a football player. I hope I’ll join a club. I also hope that I’ll play for our country . After six years, I think I’ll be in college. I hope I’ll pass the SEE exam with good marks. I’ll study science because I want to be a doctor. b. A : Do you want to come to the cinema with us this evening? B : Sure! _________________ (I / meet / you at six). c. A : Did you call Suman last night? B : Oh, no! I forgot. ____________ (I / call / him now). d. A : Why is Anita crying? B : I don’t know. __________________ (I / ask / her). e. A :I t’s raining outside. B : Really? _______________ (I / get / my umbrella). Speaking 13 What changes will come in your life after six years? Guess and tell the class.

English Skills Book - 5 281 bring / book / forget / bring tomorrow / fine / don’t forget it A : Have you brought my book? B : Sorry. I forgot. I’ll bring it tomorrow. A : Fine. Don’t forget it again. i. bring / notebook / forget / bring tomorrow / all right / remember it ii. bring / homework / forgot notebook / bring tomorrow / fine / don’t forget it give / message / head teacher / forget / give tomorrow / don’t forget it again A : Did you give the message to your head teacher? B : Oh, no! I forgot. I’ll give it tomorrow. A : All right, don’t forget it again. i. post / letter / forget / post tomorrow / OK / don’t forget it next time ii. buy / a pen / for me / forget / buy tomorrow / fine / please remember it tomorrow Dr George Herbert is a famous scientist. He is on a tour in Nepal. Some students of grade five from Bhanjyang School talked to him about our future world. He said, “In the next few decades, new inventions and discoveries will make huge changes in our lives.” Read the interview: 15 Read and learn. 14 Sit in pairs and hold conversations. Use the given clues. Study the examples first.

282 English Skills Book - 5 Will there be schools in the future? Yes, children will still go to school, but schools will be very different. There will still be teachers, but computers will teach some lessons. Some students will stay at home and learn in virtual classrooms. The virtual classroom is a classroom on the computer. They will see their teacher and their friends on the computer screen, so they will feel like they are really at school. Will computers understand what we say to them? Computers will be more intelligent. They will understand what we say, what we think and how we feel. In the future, humans and computers will be a part of a huge radio network. We will send messages from our brain to our computer and the computer will send messages straight to our brain, without using wires. When you want to learn something new, your computer will send the information straight to your brain. What will clothes be like? In a few years, there will be clothes with soft TV screens in them. You will be able to change the pattern on your T–shirt. You will be able to show music videos on your clothes while you are dancing. Will we have robots to help us? In the future, we will have lots of very clever robots called nanobots. Nanobots will be very small but they will be everywhere. They will clean our homes, mend our clothes and make our meals. Will there be televisions? Televisions in the future will be different from televisions now. They will be much bigger and the pictures on the televisions won’t be flat. They will all be in 3D. A 3D picture looks as if it is a real object or person.

English Skills Book - 5 283 What about TV programmes? People will choose TV programmes from a menu on their computer. In the future TV programmes, films, music and books will all come to us through our computers. We will say to the computer, “I want to watch a funny film” or “I’d like to hear some dance music.” The computer will understand us and show the film or play the music on TV. decade predictions virtual image network brain wire nanobot menu channel a. There are many predictions about our future. b. A ____________ is a tiny robot which will help people with the housework. c. All the computers at our school are on the same ____________ d. When you click on the HELP icon, a ______________ appears. e. Your ______________ is in your head. You use it to think. f. There are ten years in a ______________ g. Sim City is a computer game. You can use it to create a ______________ city. h. Usually, a ______________ attaches a computer to a printer. i. The picture on a TV or computer is often called an ___________ j. “This TV programme isn’t interesting. Let’s try another ______________” Vocabulary 16 Choose the words from the box and complete the sentences.

284 English Skills Book - 5 a. There won’t be any schools in the future. b. Computers will teach the students some lessons. c. Some students will have lessons at home. d. We will have computers in our brains. e. Our brains will be connected to computers with wires. f. Some people will have TV screens on their clothes. g. We will be able to speak to our computers. a. Sometimes students will learn in a virtual classroom. b. Computers will ________________ what people say. c. People and ________________ will be part of the same network. d. Computers will send information straight to our __________ e. People will choose TV ________________ from a menu on their computer. f. Small ________________ will help us in our homes. g. Your computer will _______________ films and play music for you. Comprehension 17 Are the given statements true or false? Decide according to Dr George Herbert’s answers. 18 Complete the sentences with a word in each gap. 19 Answer these questions. a. How will the students get their lesson in the future? Will there be teachers?

English Skills Book - 5 285 Kanchan is from a remote village in Lamjung. She imagines what her village will be like in five years. a. Do you think Dr George Herbert’s predictions will come true? b. Do you think that virtual classrooms are better than real ones? Why? c. Do you think life will be better in the future? Why or why not? Now After 5 years I think there will be a lot of changes in my village in five years. We don’t have good road facilities in the village now. There is no college here. We don’t have a big shopping centre either. People have to walk about an hour to reach the nearest market. But in five years, we will have roads in our village. After having road facilities, we will also b. When students learn at home, will they be able to see their friends? c. How will people watch TV in the future? d. What will nanobots do? Writing 20 Discuss the following questions.

286 English Skills Book - 5 knight know knee doubt comb bomb talk chalk should could have big shops. Our parents are talking about a college these days. I hope we will have a college in our village in five years. I will study in the college in my village. I won’t need to go away from home for my further studies. 21 Write a short paragraph about the changes that will take place in your village, town or city in the years ahead. 22 Listen and learn to pronounce words with silent letters. 23 Underline the silent letter in each of the above words. Pronounciation

English Skills Book - 5 287 Will My Dreams Come True This New Year? -Lenore Hetrick Will my dreams come true this New Year ? Will that rosy dawn arrive? Will I find the foot of the rainbow, And the things for which I strive? Will I follow a road that’s greener? Will the misty hills grow clear Beyond the far horizon? Will my dreams come true this year? I wish I could read a crystal In which my fate I would see! I wish I could find an omen That would show my future to me! misty: thing fog with water I wish I could learn what fortune strive: try very hard so darkly plans to do. fate: fortune I wish some genie would tell me- omen: sign showing future Will all my dreams come true? events a. What does the speaker wish to know about the future? b. Does the speaker have any way of knowing what fate has in store for him? c. Does the speaker want to know if the dreams will come true in the New Year? d. Is the speaker seeking a way to see the future? e. Does the speaker express a desire for some kind of supernatural guidance in understanding the future? Reading 24 Read and learn. Comprehension 25 Answer the following questions.

288 English Skills Book - 5 Listening Script Lesson 1 SPEAKER 1 “Hello, everybody! My name’s Lila and I’m 10 years old. I’m from Janakpur. I was born in Janakpurdham but now I live in Kathmandu. I am studying at Star High School. I love reading English stories and watching English movies. I love drawing and painting, too. Someday I hope to have my own art gallery. I want to write books on art and artists of Nepal. Thank you.” SPEAKER 2 Good Morning! I’m Sujan. I’m from Dhangadhi. I’m living in Chitwan with my parents. We live in a rented room. I’m studying in Reading High School in grade five. I love playing football. I’m really impressed by a great football player Lionel Messi. I have seen him on TV. I also love reading biographies of great people. I have read the biography of Pele and Ronaldo. One day I want be a great football player when I grow up. Thank you. Lesson 2 Hi, I’m Shilu. My most dear item is my racing bike. It’s black and white. I bought it, second hand from a friend of mine. I’ve done so many kilometres with it and I’ve also seen many landscapes. It’s important to me because, when I’m very stressed, I take it and I go for a tour. It keeps me in form and it’s very healthy. Hello. I’m Binayak. Let me tell you my favourite possession. One of my personal possessions is a computer. It’s very important for me because through it I can log on the internet, learn English, find new friends and many more. I got it from my parents as a present. Now it is already a little older and I think, in future, I may buy a new, more modern one. However, this computer will always remind me about my parents therefore it is very special to me. Good afternoon, I’m Aditi. My smartphone is valuable to me. It is green and slim. I can use it as a mini computer, and a camera. I can also use it to listen to my music in English and also to study English. Hello, I’m Kumar. My favourite possession is a book. It’s name is Fantastic Mr. Fox. I bought it when I was in grade four. I had bought it from a shop in Pokhara. I was very excited when I had the book into my hands. Studying that book changed my life. And in fact my life changed because, just by reading that book, I realised my love for reading story. Lesson 3 A team of students interviews a cricketer regarding his schedule for the school magazine. Interviewer: Hello, Milan. Good morning. Milan: Hi. Good morning. Interviewer: Can you tell me about a typical day in your life for the school magazine?

English Skills Book - 5 289 Milan: Yeah, sure. Interviewer: So, what time do you get up? Milan: Oh, I get up very early. I get up every day at half past five and go to the gym. Then I exercise from 6 o’clock to 7 o’clock. Interviewer: You get up at 5:30 am? Wow, that’s early! Milan: Yeah. Then at 8 o’clock, I have a shower, I get dressed and I have breakfast. I have a big breakfast: cereals, eggs, and milk. Interviewer: What do you do after breakfast? Milan: After that, I go for training for my club. I play cricket for two hours. At 11 o’clock I go to university. I’m studying sports science and I have classes from 11 o’clock to 3 o’clock. Interviewer: When do you have lunch? Milan: I have lunch at about 1 o’clock at the university. Interviewer: What do you do after classes? Milan: Sometimes I go to my club and sometimes I meet my friends at a café. Interviewer: What time do you have dinner? Milan: I have dinner at 8 o’clock, then I watch TV or go online and I usually go to bed at 10 o’clock. Interviewer: Thanks, Milan. That’s a busy day! Lesson 4 Krish: Deepa, could you help me for a second? Deepa: Okay, no problem. I can help. Krish: I’m trying to think of more ways you can ask for help. Do you think you can ask around? Deepa: One way is to ask, “Do you have a minute?” Krish: That’s a good one. I use, “I need your help, please.” Deepa: The other day someone asked me, “Could you do me a favour?” Krish: Yes, it’s good to ask in a nice way. My friend says, “Can you lend me a hand?” Deepa: You can also say, “I need some assistance, please.” Krish: There are a lot of ways to ask for help. Here’s an easy one: “Can you help me?” However, it’s better to use could because it’s more polite than using can. Deepa: I think you now know plenty of ways to ask for help! Hari: Neelu! I am sorry ! Are you okay ? Neelu: I think so. That was lucky.

290 English Skills Book - 5 Hari: I’m really sorry! I didn’t see you! Neelu: That’s all right. I shouldn’t have been running. Hari: Still, it was my fault and I’m sorry. Neelu: I’m sorry too. It was both of us. Honestly, it’s fine. I’m fine. Don’t worry about it. Lesson 5 Teacher: Hello everybody, let’s do some activity today. Okay, let’s think about what you are grateful for. We are going to take three minutes to draw a picture of something or somebody we are grateful for. Taking time to express our gratitude is so important for our peace of mind and our happiness. It is a great way to feel how lucky we are for what we have and who we have in our life. After you have done, we will share in the class. Let’s begin. After some time Great everybody. It’s wonderful. Who is ready to come to the front? Shaili: Me. I’m ready. Teacher: Yes, Shaili. Come on up! Shaili: I’m grateful for trees because they give me oxygen. Teacher: That’s wonderful, Shaili. Thank you so much. Who would like to go next? Binod: I’ll go. Teacher: Binod! Great, come on up. Bidod: I’m grateful for my parents because without them I wouldn’t even be here and also they help me with my homework and they love me. Pinki: I’m thankful for momo. I love it so much. Teacher: Wow! Pinky I too love momo. What are you going to share in the class, Sonam? What are you grateful for? Come on up, Sonam. Everybody is waiting for you. -- What are you grateful for? --Do you want to play a game? Do you want your friends to guess whose hand you drew? --Okay, class. Can anyone guess whose hand Sonam drew? Binod: I think this is the hand of a policeman because they protect us and they take care of us. Sonam: I’m sorry. It’s not. Shaili: I think it’s Sonam’s hand because he is grateful to have a hand.

English Skills Book - 5 291 Sonam: I’m sorry, again. It’s not. Pinki: Is it the hand of God. Sonam: No, it’s not. It’s your hand Miss Pun. Riya: How is your study, Binod? Binod: It’s going great! I scored A+ in English. Riya: Congratulations! You have made all of us proud. Binod: Thank you so much! It’s all your help, sister. Avi: Hi, Juna! You bought a new car! Juna: Yes, I did. I bought it yesterday. Avi: It’s superb! Congratulations! Juna: Thanks! Anjali: Hello, Seema! Where are you going? Seema: I’m shopping for some clothes. Anjali: Any special? Are you going on a holiday? Seema: Yes, I won a free ticket to Singapore. Anjali: Oh! Congratulations! When are you leaving? Seema: Today is Sunday! So I’m leaving two days after. Anjali: Great! Enjoy your time! Seema: Thank you so much. I’m late. I’m leaving. I need to pack some important stuff. Lesson 6 Hello friends! I had such a fun day yesterday. I went shopping with my parents and we had a great time. We went to so many different stores, and I got to pick out some new clothes and shoes. I found the cutest dress at this one store - it was pink and had a big bow on the back. I also got a new pair of sneakers that are white with rainbow stripes. They’re so cool! We also went to the grocery store and I helped my mum pick out some fruits and vegetables. I love going shopping because it’s always fun to see all the different options and choose what I want. Plus, it’s nice to be able to buy new things and treat myself every once in a while. After we finished shopping, we went to this really yummy restaurant for lunch. I ordered a cheeseburger and fries, and it was so delicious. My mum and dad got sandwiches, and we all shared some onion rings. It was such a great day and I’m so happy we went shopping. How was your day? A B C

292 English Skills Book - 5 Lesson 8 Good morning, students! Today we are going to talk about a beautiful palace in Palpa. Have you ever heard of the Rani Mahal? The Rani Mahal means the Queen’s Palace. It lies on the bank of the Kali Gandaki River. The white building with red roof constructed in European style has three storeys and stands with tall blue columns. You might wonder who might have built this beautiful palace. Well, it was built by Khadga Shamsher Rana. Khadka Shamsher was a brother of Bir Shamsher Rana. You know Nepal had a family rule of the Ranas as the Prime Ministers for 104 years. Khadga Shamsher actually helped his brother Shamsher to be the Prime Minister after killing his uncle Ranodip Singh in 1885. Two years later, in 1887, Khadga tried to remove his brother Bir Shamsher to become Prime Minister himself. But he failed to do so. Thus, his brother sent him to Gulmi. The following year, in 1888, he was sent to Palpa, where he lived with his wife Tej Kumari. In 1892, his wife Tej died. He was sad. To make his wife immortal he started to build a palace on the bank of the Kali Gandaki River in 1893. It took four years to complete the construction of the building. After the construction of the building, he named it Rani Mahal. He also named the nearby forest Rani Ban and the cremation ghat, the Rani Ghat. After a few years in 1902, Khadga Shamsher left the palace and went to India. It is one of the famous tourist destinations now. It has been turned into a museum by the government. Lesson 9 Hello everyone, today we’re going to learn about an amazing animal that lives in the cold and snowy mountains of Central Asia - the snow leopard. First of all, let’s talk about the snow leopard’s size. These big cats are typically around 4 to 5 feet long, with a tail that can be up to 3 feet long. They weigh anywhere from 60 to 120 pounds. The snow leopard’s fur is a beautiful grayish-white colour, which helps it blend in with the snowy mountains where it lives. This fur also keeps them warm in the cold temperatures. Now, let’s talk about the snow leopard’s diet. These big cats are carnivores, which means they eat meat. They mostly hunt for mountain goats, sheep, and ibex, but they will also eat smaller animals like marmots and hares. The snow leopard’s habitat is in the high mountains of Central Asia, such as the Himalayas, the Karakoram, and the Hindu Kush. They prefer to live in rocky and snowy terrains, where they can hide and hunt.

English Skills Book - 5 293 Finally, let’s talk about some of the snow leopard’s peculiar habits. One of the most interesting things about these cats is that they are very good climbers. They can climb up steep cliffs and rocky terrains with ease. They are also very good at jumping, and can jump up to 50 feet in a single bound! In conclusion, the snow leopard is a fascinating animal that lives in the cold and snowy mountains of Central Asia. It is known for its beautiful grayish-white colour, its diet of mountain goats and sheep, and its ability to climb steep cliffs and jump long distances. However, it’s an endangered species, and we should take care of them and preserve them for future generations. Lesson 12 Once upon a time, there was a wise and noble King who ruled a prosperous kingdom. This King took great care in governing his people and always sought to do what was right. One day, a group of citizens came to the King’s court and asked for his assistance. They explained that they wanted to expand their fields to harvest a larger crop, but they needed permission from the King to do so. The King thought for a moment and then asked why they wanted to expand their fields. The citizens replied that due to the increased population in their area, the current amount of land was not enough to sustain them. The King was deeply moved by the citizens’ plight, so he agreed to let them expand their fields. He also declared that anyone who wished to do the same must come before him and give him good reasons for doing so. This way, the King could ensure that the land was used responsibly. The King’s order was met with approval from his people, who were thankful for his wise decision. The King’s rule endured for many years, and the citizens of the kingdom never forgot the wise King’s insistence on giving good reasons for their actions. Sarah, Mark, and Lisa are sitting together in their school playground and discussing why they want to learn the English language. Lisa: Hey guys, why do you want to learn English? Miss honey has asked us to find the reasons for learning English for tomorrow’s class. Sarah: Well, I want to learn English so that I can impress my teachers and parents. Mark: That’s a good reason, Sarah. But for me, I want to watch English movies and enjoy beautiful stories.

294 English Skills Book - 5 Lisa: My reason is different. I want to talk to my uncle who lives in the USA. He speaks only English, and I can’t understand him when he calls. Sarah: Yeah, that’s a good reason, too. And I also want to read the manual of things at home and help my parents. Yesterday, my father brought a new smartwatch but he could not fix it. If I knew English well, I could have done that. Mark: I know, English makes it easy to understand the latest inventions in the world. Lisa: To add more, I want to travel abroad one day and I think knowing English will help me a lot. Sarah: True. It will. To join a good college also, one needs good English. Mark: Not only that, if you want to write your stories and let people around the world know of them, you need good English. I, actually, want to be a writer one day. Lisa: Yeah, learning English will open so many doors for us. Sarah: Agreed. We shall be sharing the same things in the class tomorrow. Miss Honey will be impressed, I think. Bell rings and students go to the class. Lesson 13 Good morning, all! You must have taken your breakfast. Now, we are leaving the hotel from Bhairahawa and heading towards Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Our first stop will be the Maya Devi Temple, which is believed to be the exact spot where Buddha was born. We will then visit the Ashoka Pillar, which was erected by Emperor Ashoka to commemorate Buddha’s birth. After that, we will explore the sacred Bodhi tree, which is believed to have grown from a cutting of the original Bodhi tree in Bodhgaya under which Buddha attained enlightenment. Finally, we will visit the various monasteries built by different Buddhist countries, including China, Japan, and Thailand, which offer unique insights into their respective cultures. Please make sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring your cameras, as there will be plenty of opportunities for memorable photos. Let’s get started on our tour of this sacred site. Lesson 14 Host: Hello and welcome to our radio programme where we will be interviewing four amazing children about their hobbies. Today we have with us five children, who have diverse interests and talents. Let’s get started! So, first up, we have Tek. Tek, can you tell us what your hobby is? Tek: Hi, I love playing football! It’s my favourite hobby.

English Skills Book - 5 295 Host: That’s great! And how did you get interested in football? Tek: My dad used to play football, and he taught me how to play. Now I play in a local team, and I love it. Host: Amazing! Now let’s hear from Janak. Janak, what is your hobby? Janak: Hi, I love playing the guitar. I find it relaxing and it’s a great way to express myself. Host: That’s great! And how did you learn to play the guitar? Janak: My mum plays the guitar, and she taught me how to play. Now I take lessons and play in a band with my friends. Host: That’s amazing! Now let’s hear from Mamata. Mamata, what is your hobby? Mamata: Hi, I love reading books. It’s a great way to get into a different world and learn new things. Host: That’s wonderful! And what kind of books do you like to read? Mamata: I love science fiction and adventure books. I also enjoy reading biographies. Host: That’s fantastic! And last but not the least, let’s hear from Sarah. Sarah, what is your hobby? Sarah: Hi, my hobby is dancing. I love the rhythm and movement of dance, and it’s a great way to stay active. Host: That’s great! And what kind of dancing do you like to do? Sarah: I love modern and folk dances. I also enjoy classical dances. Host: Amazing! Well, that’s all the time we have for today. Thank you so much to all of our guests for sharing their amazing hobbies with us. Lesson 15 Shyam: Hey guys, I’m so excited to share my talent with you all! I play the madal. I learned to play it from my grandfather. My grandpa is a musician. Whenever I play the madal, I feel I’m in a different world. The rhythms and beats are so amazing. Bibek: That’s amazing! I play the flute. I have been taking lessons from my teacher for two years now. The sound of the flute is so nice to my ears. I enjoy doing it. I can play folk song tunes on it. Now. When I play, it makes me feel like I’m a part of something beautiful. Mahima: Hey everyone, I play the guitar and drums. My dad taught me how to play the guitar, and I learned drums from YouTube tutorials. I love playing both instruments because they help me relax and forget about everything else. When I’m playing the guitar, it feels like my fingers have a mind of their own.

296 English Skills Book - 5 Shyam: That’s so cool! I’ve always admired people who can play the guitar and drums. I’ve tried playing them, but it’s just not for me. Bibek: Yeah, everyone has their own unique talents and interests. The important thing is to keep playing and doing what you love! Mahima: Definitely! Playing music is such a great way to express yourself and share your passion with others. Lesson 16 All should not be vegetarians Thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen. We are debating the resolution, All should be vegetarians. I am a member of the negative team and I strongly disagree with it. Before I keep my points here let me answer my opponents. They oddly brought the issues of health, and animal rights here. Their first reason was health. They said that it is not healthy to eat meat because it is high in fat and difficult to digest. We have two responses. First, it is not true that meat is difficult to digest. Our bodies are made to digest both meat and vegetables. Second, it is not always true that meat is higher in fat than vegetables. Some vegetables, such as avocados have a lot of fat and some kinds of meat, such as turkey, have very little fat. Their second reason was animal rights. They said that animals have a right not to suffer. We have two responses. First, it is not true that animals have rights. Rights come from our country’s constitution, and our constitution says nothing about animals. Second, animal rights are not as important as human rights. If we stop raising animals and stop fishing, millions of people in the food industry would lose their jobs. Now let me put forth my points. I have three points to support my ideas: health, economy, and taste. Scientists have proved that meat has a lot of protein. Protein helps us to build our bodies. So eating meat is healthy. Moreover, fish have iodine which is necessary for us to be healthy. My second point is the economy. Meat production is a big business. Millions of people are working in this field. If everyone stops eating meat, millions of people will lose their job. Thus, we must be eating meat. Our last point is taste. Meat tastes good. Meat is an important part of our culture. For example, our Dashain loses its charm if there is no meat. Therefore, I beg your attention to our arguments based on evidence that we all do not need to be vegetarians. Thank you!