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Unit 9:Giving Directions

II. Manechauka: A place that Holds a Memory

Read and Answer 

  1. Read the text above, and answer the following questions: 
    1. What does Manechauka remind the writer of?
      - Manechauka reminds the writer of his childhood. 
    2. Where is it located?
      - It is located in the northern part of Tanahun District.
    3. Why is it unique for the writer?
      - It is unique for the writer because of its natural beauty. 
    4. What has the writer learned from the place?
      - The writer has learned to swim, climb up and down the hills, read and write, and adjust himself in society of total harmony.  
    5. Write down any five facilities that a person can enjoy there.
      - School, campus, electricity, telephones and internet service.
  1. Read the text again, and decide whether the following sentences are true or false. 

    1. The writer learnt to swim in Manechauka. TRUE
    2. He started his schooling from there. TRUE
    3. Only Hindus live there. FALSE
    4. People have a feeling of fraternity. TRUE
    5. Manechauka is situated in the western part of Tanahun district. FALSE

Grammar (page 103)

The present tense is used not only for describing places and people at present but also for various communicative functions. The following sentences are taken from different contexts. Identify the contexts and complete the sentences with the correct form of verbs in brackets. Use the present simple, the present continuous, the present perfect, or the present perfect continuous whichever is appropriate. 

Example: The earth ........ (move) round the sun.
Answer: The earth moves round the sun. (Context: universal truth) 

  1. Anu generally ........ (go) to school.
    Anu generally goes to school
  2. Barking dogs seldom ........ (bite).
    Barking dogs seldom bite. 
  3. Preeti ........ (like) playing football.
    Preeti likes playing football. 
  4. They ........ (paint) the house at this moment.
    They are painting the house at this moment.
  5. Water ........ (freeze) at 0°C.
    Water freezes at 0°C.
  6. If it ........ (rain), we won’t go to picnic.
    If it rains we won’t go to picnic. 
  7. When the curtain opens, a man ........ (appear).
    When the curtain opens, a man will appear.
  8. She ........ (cut) her hand. It’s still bleeding.
    She has cut her hand. It’s still bleeding. 
  9. Don’t disturb me! I ........ (write)
    Don’t disturb me! I am writing.
  10. I ........ (not meet) her since Dashain.
    I have not met her since Dashain. 
  11. Kunti ........ (not arrive) yet.
    Kunti has not arrived yet.
  12. Take the umbrella. It ........ (rain) outside.
    Take the umbrella. It is raining outside.
  13. Don’t make a noise. The baby ........ (sleep).
    Don’t make a noise. The baby is sleeping. 
  14. Anil generally........ (drive) a van but today he ..............
    (drive) a car.
    Anil generally drives a van but today he is driving a car.
  15. Listen! Someone........ (sing).
    Listen! Someone is singing.

C. Follow-up Activity (page 93)

Write a letter complaining about an issue that is bothering you and the people of your community. 


The Editor

The Kathmandu Post

Central Business Park

Kathmandu

Subject: Harms of Smoking at Public Places

Dear Sir,

I am writing this letter to express my concern over the issue of smoking. The causes of smoking are many. One starts this harmful habit in the company of bad friends, loneliness, or by watching actors in the movies. These smoking scenes in movies depicting cine stars smoking has many adverse effects on the viewers, especially the youngsters. I think that we should do more to stop smoking because it is not healthy for the human body and it will take a long time to get back to being healthy.

Smoking is not only dangerous for smokers, but also for the people around the smokers. Additionally, it pollutes the Earth when people throw cigarettes on the ground. So, I believe that the Government must ban smoking in public places to discourage it among people. Banning smoking will save lots of lives and lots of nicotine addicts will be thankful for the ban. Children would also be thankful if their parents didn't smoke in front of them, especially inside the house when they can't escape from the horrible smell. Through the medium of your daily, I appeal to people and the Government to take strict measures to make our society totally smoking free.

Yours sincerely,

Shreebha Sharma  



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