Unit 13

Nepal is the First Country To Double its Tiger Population

 

1. Match the words in column A with their meanings given in column B.

 

 

1. nationwide b. intricately c. poaching d. enforcement e. coexistence f. dispersal

 

 

1. the act of making people obey a particular law or rule

 

1. hunting birds and animals illegally

 

iii. the state of being together in the same place at the same time

 

1. existing in all parts of a particular country

 

1. the process of spreading something over a wide area

 

1. with a lot of different parts that fit together

 

 

Answer:

 

1. nationwide – iv. existing in all parts of a particular country b. intricately – vi. with a lot of different parts that fit together c. poaching – ii. hunting birds and animals illegally
2. enforcement – i. the act of making people obey a particular law or rule

 

1. coexistence – iii. the state of being together in the same place at the same time f. dispersal – v. the process of spreading something over a wide area
2. Fill in the blanks with correct information from the text.

 

1. The third tiger and prey survey found a total of …. tigers in Nepal.

 

1. Tigers are at the top of the ….. chain.

 

1. The national commission related to tiger conservation in Nepal is headed by…………..

 

1. National and international………….. have supported the tiger conservation programme.

 

1. Development works and construction should be conducted in a…… way.

 

Answer:

 

1. The third tiger and prey survey found a total of 235 tigers in Nepal.

 

1. Tigers are at the top of the food chain.

 

1. The national commission related to tiger conservation in Nepal is headed by the Prime Minister of Nepal.

 

1. National and international stakeholders have supported the tiger conservation program.

 

1. Development works and construction should be conducted in a wildlife-friendly way.

 

1. Answer these questions.

 

1. How many tiger surveys have already been conducted?

 

1. What was the percentage of tigers in 2010 in Asia?

 

1. When was the St. Petersburg declaration made?

 

1. Mention any one initiative that Nepal has adopted for tiger conservation.

 

1. What are the threats to tiger conservation?

 

Answer:

 

1. Four tiger surveys have already been conducted in Nepal.

 

1. The percentage of tigers was 97% in 2010 in Asia.

 

2010. The St. Petersburg Declaration was made in 2010.

 

1. Any one initiative that Nepal has adopted for tiger conservation is that it has established additional habitats for tigers and prey species.

 

1. The threats to tiger conservation are poaching, illegal wildlife trade, and the impacts of climate change.

 

 

 

1. In Nepal, some development and construction activities have been conducted without considering nature and its ecosystem. What might be its effects? Discuss.

 

Answer:

 

Nepal is a developing country. Development and construction activities can have both positive and negative impact on the environment. Some development and construction activities have been conducted without considering nature and its ecosystem. Some of their effects are negative. These activities can lead to deforestation, pollution, habitat destruction, and landslides. It is important to consider the environmental impact of these activities before doing them. There are a number of ways to minimize the environmental impact of development and construction activities, such as taking precaution before starting, reducing the amount of land that is cleared for development, using sustainable construction materials, reducing pollution, following sustainable development policies and protecting habitats. By taking these steps, we can help to protect Nepal’s natural environment and ensure that development and construction activities are sustainable.

 

Writing I

 

Chart Interpretation

 

 

The chart below shows the number of men and women studying engineering in a university. Write an interpretation of the chart.

 

Answer:

 

The bar chart below shows the number of students studying engineering at a university. Dark bars represent the number of men and white bars represent the number of women. It shows the number of men and women studying engineering at a university between the years 1992 and 2012. This data indicates a positive trend towards gender equality in the field of engineering. The number of men studying engineering has decreased slightly over 1992 to 2012 from 1400 to 1200. The number of women studying engineering has increased steadily over this period, from 200 to 600. This has led to an overall increase in the number of engineering students, from 1600 to 1800.

 

Grammar I

 

1. I’m sorry, but there’s………… (any/no)……….. milk. Is black tea OK?

 

1. If you want to lose weight, you should eat (less/more) chocolate.

 

1. If you want to help me make breakfast, you can peel. (any/some) potatoes.

 

1. We don’t have (all/enough) tomatoes. Can you bring another five or six, please?

 

1. When I was a child, I used to drink ………. (a lot of/most) milk.

 

1. I don’t generally like fruits but I eat ……….. (no/a lot of) mangoes.

 

1. I’m not sure if we can make a cake. Do we have……….. (some/much) eggs?

 

1. Sorry, I can’t go with you. I’ve got………. (any/some) work to do.

 

Answer:

 

1. I’m sorry, but there’s no milk. Is black tea OK?

 

1. If you want to lose weight, you should eat less chocolate.

 

1. If you want to help me make breakfast, you can peel some potatoes.

 

1. We don’t have enough tomatoes, Can you bring another five or six, please?

 

1. When I was a child, I used to drink a lot of milk.

 

1. I don’t generally like fruits but I eat a lot of mangoes.

 

1. I’m not sure if we can make a cake. Do we have some eggs?

 

1. Sorry, I can’t go with you. I’ve got some work to do.

 

A Mousetrap

 

1. Look at the dictionary and find the meaning of the following words.

 

1. Package

 

1. Worried

 

1. Ingredient

 

1. Delicious

 

1. Celebrate

 

Answer:

 

1. Package: a wrapped or sealed box, envelope, or container that holds items or goods for transport or delivery.

 

1. Worried: feeling anxious, concerned, or troubled about something.

 

1. Ingredient: a component or a substance used in the preparation of a meal or a recipe.

 

1. Delicious: food or drink that has a highly pleasing taste or flavor.

 

1. Celebrate: observe or commemorate a special event, occasion, or achievement with festivities, joy, or ceremony.

 

1. Correct order of events in the drama:

 

1. The mouse asked for help with other animals.

 

1. None of the animals were ready to help the mouse.

 

1. A man and woman brought a mousetrap.

 

1. All the animals except the mouse were killed one after another by the man.

 

1. A snake bit the woman.

 

1. The doctor recommended chicken soup to the woman.

 

1. The mouse was afraid that he would get trapped.

 

Answer:

 

1. c. A man and woman brought a mousetrap.

 

1. g. The mouse was afraid that he would get trapped.

 

1. a. The mouse asked for help with other animals.

 

1. b. None of the animals were ready to help the mouse.

 

1. e. A snake bit the woman.

 

1. f. The doctor recommended chicken soup to the woman.

 

1. d. All the animals except the mouse were killed one after another by the man.

 

1. Answers to the questions:

 

1. Why was the mouse shocked when he saw a mousetrap?

 

1. Who did the mouse complain with about the mousetrap in the house?

 

1. What did the lamb reply when the mouse asked for help?

 

 

1. What happened to the woman when she went to see the mousetrap in the dark?

 

1. Why did the couple decide to kill the buffalo?

 

Answer:

 

1. The mouse was shocked when he saw a mousetrap because it was kept there to catch or kill him.

 

1. The mouse complained to the chicken, lamb, and buffalo about the mousetrap in the house.

 

1. When the mouse asked the lamb for help, the lamb replied that it was not for him. He could only pray. He also added to the mouse to stay calm.

 

1. When the woman went to see the mousetrap in the dark, a snake bit her.

 

1. The couple decided to kill the buffalo because they wanted to celebrate by giving a big party for their well-wishers.

 

1. “We need to help someone if they ask us for our help because we never know when we will be in the same situation.” Do you agree with the statement? Give reasons.

 

Answer:

 

 

 

Yes, I agree with the statement. We need to help someone if they ask us for our help because we never know when we will be in the same situation. It’s important to help someone when they ask for help. If you help someone you will be helped. We don’t know when there might be the same situation and need help for us. If I were in a similar situation, I would appreciate it if someone helped me. By helping others, we can create caring and supportive community where people can rely on each other. It’s a way of treating others the way I would like to be treated. So, offering help when someone asks for it is a kind and compassionate thing to do. We must help others for our future problems.

 

Grammar II

 

1. Study the following sentences. Underline the verb forms and identify their tenses. One example has been given.

 

 

Example: I need a new pencil. (Present simple)

 

1. The diagram is a bar graph.

 

1. The bar graph shows the population growth in Nepal over the 20 years.

 

1. Look! The dog is running.

 

1. I‘ve found this pen on the floor.

 

1. I‘d been studying at this school when you were born.

 

Answer:

 

1. The diagram is a bar graph.

 

Present Simple

 

1. The bar graph shows the population growth in Nepal over the 20 years.

 

Present Simple

 

1. Look! The dog is running.

 

Present Continuous

 

1. I‘ve found this pen on the floor.

 

Present Perfect

 

1. I’d been studying at this school when you were born.

 

Past Perfect Continuous

 

1. Choose the correct options to complete the sentences.

 

1. Some teachers always us …….a lot of homework.

 

i. give	ii. are giving	iii. have given	iv. have been giving
b. Tim and Dolma…..good friends. They always walk together.
i. are	ii. are becoming	iii. has become	iv. has been becoming
c. Every morning, I …….at seven o’clock.
i. get up	ii. getting up	iii. have got up	iv. have been getting up
d. It ……heavily at the moment.
i. rains	ii. is raining	iii. has rained	iv. has been raining
e. Fred…… his room. It looks neat now.

 

 

i. cleans	ii. is cleaning	iii. has cleaned	iv. has been cleaning
f. Listen! My sister…… the Madal.
i. plays	ii. is playing	iii. has played	iv. has been playing
g. We…….. here for 13 years. I think we’ll live here for three more years.
i. live	ii. are living	iii. have lived	iv. have been living
h. Every day after breakfast, she ……the newspaper.
i. reads	ii. is reading	iii. has read	iv. has been reading.
i. We ……. him very well.
i. know	ii. are knowing	iii. have known	iv. have been knowing
j. I wonder if he ……. my name.

 

1. remembers ii. is remembering iii. have remembered iv. have been remembering

 

Answer:

 

1. Some teachers always us …….a lot of homework.

 

1. give

 

1. Tim and Dolma…..good friends. They always walk together.

 

1. are

 

1. Every morning, I …….at seven o’clock.

 

1. get up

 

1. It ……heavily at the moment.

 

1. is raining

 

1. Fred…… his room. It looks neat now.

 

iii. has cleaned

 

1. Listen! My sister…… the Madal.

 

1. is playing

 

1. We…….. here for 13 years. I think we’ll live here for three more years.

 

1. have been living

 

1. Every day after breakfast, she ……the newspaper.

 

1. reads

 

1. We ……. him very well.

 

• know

 

1. I wonder if he ……. my name.

 

1. remembers

 

1. Use the correct forms of the verbs given in brackets to complete the sentences.

 

1. Give me that book. It ….… (belong) to me.

 

1. Listen! The head teacher..is………(call) Rama.

 

1. They …..…(play) football every Saturday.

 

1. She ………(take) a shower now.

 

1. Look! Nima………(carry) two bags.

 

1. I ..have…….…(lose) my key. Can you help me to look for it?

 

1. She……… (dance) for three hours. She will continue dancing for the next hour.

 

1. ..….you ….…(hear) the news? The school will be closed tomorrow.

 

1. I usually live in Dhading but now I ……….(live) in Kathmandu.

 

1. He ………… (teach) here for the last ten years. I think he’ll retire from this school.

 

Answer:

 

1. Give me that book. It belongs to me.

 

1. Listen! The head teacher is calling Rama.

 

1. They play football every Saturday.

 

1. She is taking a shower now.

 

1. Look! Nima is carrying two bags.

 

1. I have lost my key. Can you help me to look for it?

 

1. She has been dancing (dance) for three hours. She will continue dancing for the next hour.

 

1. Have you heard the news? The school will be closed tomorrow.

 

1. I usually live in Dhading but now I am living in Kathmandu.

 

1. He has been teaching here for the last ten years. I think he’ll retire from this school.

 

Writing II

 

The following flowchart shows the process of making orange juice. Study the chart and write a short description of it.

 

[Oranges received, Best oranges selected, Oranges cleaned, Served in a glass, Filtrated, Juice extracted]

 

Answer:

 

This is a flow chart. It illustrates the process of making orange juice. The process starts with the oranges being received. They are collected. From the collected oranges, the best ones are selected for further processing. After that, the selected oranges are cleaned to confirm that they are free from any dirt or impurities. Then, the cleaned oranges are put in a tray to make ready for making juice. First, the oranges are prepared, which involves removing the peel and separating the segments. After filtrating, the oranges are juiced to extract the liquid. Finally, the freshly extracted orange juice is served in a glass.