Unit 14
The Magic Mirror
- Match the given words with their meanings.
- kingdom b. merchant c. surround d. convince e. pleased
- happy or satisfied
- to cause someone to believe something or to do something
iii. to be everywhere around something
- a person whose job is to buy and sell products
- a country ruled by a king or queen
Answer
- kingdom – v. a country ruled by a king or queen
- merchant – iv. a person whose job is to buy and sell products c. surround – iii. to be everywhere around something
- convince – ii. to cause someone to believe something or to do something e. pleased – i. happy or satisfied
- Put these sentences in the order they appear in the story.
- The barber would have to tackle a lot of problems finding a bride for the king.
- Many girls wanted to be the queen, but none dared to look in the mirror.
- The king promised to give a good amount of money to those who would find him a bride.
- The barber suggested a shepherd girl to the king.
- The women present in the court knew that they were cheated.
- Every day, the king asked about the progress.
- The shepherd girl was present in the hall.
Answer
- The king promised to give a good amount of money to those who would find him a bride.
- The barber would have to tackle a lot of problems finding a bride for the king.
- Many girls wanted to be the queen, but none dared to look in the mirror.
- Every day, the king asked about the progress.
- The barber suggested a shepherd girl to the king.
- The shepherd girl was present in the hall.
- The women present in the court knew that they were cheated.
- Read paragraphs 1-10. Write whether these sentences are True or False.
If the information is not given in the text, write NG.
- A watchman conveyed the message of the king early in the evening.
- The woman’s dishonest character would be reflected in the mirror.
- The girl interested in marrying the king must be in her twenties.
- Many wanted to be queen but none wanted to look into the mirror.
- The king found the suitable candidate at once.
- Kings in other states were also facing the same problem as that of the king of Granada.
Answer
- A watchman conveyed the message of the king early in the evening. False b. The woman’s dishonest character would be reflected in the mirror. True c. The girl interested in marrying the king must be in her twenties. True
- Many wanted to be queen but none wanted to look into the mirror. True e. The king found the suitable candidate at once. False
- Kings in other states were also facing the same problem as that of the king of Granada. NG
- Read paragraphs (11 – 16) and answer these questions.
- What happened as soon as the shepherd girl was brought into the palace?
- How do you know the king was happy at the first sight of the girl?
- Was the shepherd girl really shy? How can you say so?
- What was the secret of the mirror?
- What did the other ladies realize at the end?
Answer
- As soon as the shepherd girl was brought into the palace, the whole kingdom filled the royal hall to see the girl.
- We know that the king was happy at the first sight of the girl. It is mentioned that the king was “very pleased” when she entered the hall.
- Yes, the shepherd girl felt very shy. It is mentioned that she felt very shy when she entered the hall.
- The secret about the mirror was that there would be dark spots on its surface if something wrong was done.
- At the end, the other ladies realized that there was no magic in the mirror. A trick had been played on them.
- Read these lines from the story and answer the questions.
- “I am afraid I will have great trouble finding a worthy lady for the king.” i. Who is the speaker?
- Who is he or she speaking to?
- “What have you got to do with helping the king find a wife?” i. Who is the speaker here?
- Whom does ‘you’ refer to?
- “No ladies, you have only yourselves to thank.”
- Who said this?
- Whom did he say so?
Answer
a.
- The barber is the speaker.
- The barber is speaking to the people who questioned him about helping the king find a wife.
b.
- The people who questioned the barber are the speakers. ii. ‘You’ refers to the barber.
c.
- The king said this.
- The king said this to the ladies present in the court.
- Recall a magic story you have read or heard. Tell your friends.
Answer
In the old-fashioned town of Eldoria, young Lily discovered a dusty, forgotten book in her grandmother’s attic. She recited an ancient spell, unknowingly unleashing a cascade of shimmering lights. To her amazement, a mischievous fairy named Spark emerged. Together, they embarked on unusual adventures, turning ordinary moments into enchanting experiences. Word of Lily’s magic spread, attracting the attention of an evil witch. In a climactic showdown, Lily harnessed the power of friendship and love, defeating darkness with a burst of radiant light. Eldoria flourished, forever touched by the girl who, with a book and a spell, transformed her world into a realm of wonder.
Writing I
- Complete the story with the suitable forms of the verbs given in the brackets.
Answer
One day, a lamb was eating sweet grass away from her flock of sheep. She did not notice a wolf walking nearer to her. When she saw the wolf, she started pleading, “Please, don’t eat me. My stomach is full of grass, you can wait a while to make my meat taste much better. The grass in my stomach will be digested quickly if you let me dance.” The wolf agreed. While the lamb was dancing, she had a new idea. She said, “I can dance faster if you take my bell and ring it so hard.” The wolf took the bell and started to ring it so hard. The shepherd heard the sound, ran quickly to see what had happened. And the lamb was saved.
If I Was a Superhero
- Solve the crossword puzzle.
Across
- a special character with superhuman powers
- a tall and narrow structure
- insects that produce honey
- having special power to make things happen
Down
- reaching out as far as possible
- certainty, without any doubt
- a kind of liquid that is said to cure illness
Answer:
Across
- a special character with superhuman powers: Superhero
- a tall and narrow structure: Tower
- insects that produce honey: Bees
- having special power to make things happen: Magical
Down
- reaching out as far as possible: Outstretched
- certainty, without any doubt: Sure
- a kind of liquid that is said to cure illness: Potion
- Fill in the blanks. Use information from the poem.
- The speaker wants to fly stretching the ……….
- The strong legs would be used to ……. over the towers.
- The oceans would be saved with ………
- The speakers would save all the trees, ……. and rivers.
- The poor would be helped with ………
- The ……… would be a better place because of the speaker.
Answer:
- The speaker wants to fly stretching their arms.
- The strong legs would be used to jump over the towers.
- The oceans would be saved with magical potions.
- The speakers would save all the trees, mountains and rivers.
- The poor would be helped with food.
- The world would be a better place because of the speaker.
- If you were a superhero, what would you do? List down at least five things you want to do.
Answer:
If I were a superhero, I would use my supremacies to help people in need. I would save people from different troubles. I would save them from burning. I would help to stop criminals, and help those who are stressed. I would also protect the environment by cleaning up pollution and planting trees. I would develop my nation. I would promote peace and
understanding by working to resolve conflicts between people and nations. I would inspire others to do creative and positive activities. I would help the people to make difference in the world. Being a superhero would have an amazing experience. I would fulfil them.
Writing II
- Read the given news story carefully and discuss these questions.
- What is the headline of the news story?
The headline of the news story is ‘Nepal begins exporting cement to India’.
- What is the by-line of the news story?
The by-line of the news story is ‘By Satish Mishra’.
- When is it written?
It is written on 10th July 2021.
- Identify the lead paragraph.
The lead paragraph of the news story is the first paragraph which is ‘Nepal has begun exporting cement to India. Palpa Cement, based in Sunawal-7 of Nawalparasi district, says it has begun exporting cement to India, for the first time in the country.’
Answer:
- Write a news story with the help of the guidelines below.
Nepali Youth Awarded in Delhi
- Mohammad Irfan from Banke
- National Youth Icon Award 2022
- a ceremony held in Delhi
- awarded by the Chief Minister of Delhi
- for his excellent contribution to the field of development
- started career with USAID in Jumla
- is very active social and political activist for disability awareness
Answer:
Nepali Youth Awarded in Delhi
New Delhi, December 13, 2023 – In a moment of pride for Nepal, Mohammad Irfan from Banke has been bestowed with the prestigious National Youth Icon Award 2022 in a glittering ceremony held in Delhi. The award was presented to him by the Chief Minister of Delhi in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of development.
Mohammad Irfan’s journey to this remarkable achievement is a testament to his dedication and passion for making a positive impact. His career began with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Jumla, where he worked on projects aimed at upliftment and progress in the region.
The National Youth Icon Award was conferred upon Irfan for his exemplary work in the field of development, where he has consistently demonstrated innovation and dedication. His efforts have not only contributed to the betterment of communities but have also set a shining example for the youth of Nepal.
Apart from his professional endeavors, Irfan is widely recognized for his activism in social and political spheres, particularly in the realm of disability awareness. He has been an outspoken advocate for the rights and inclusion of individuals with disabilities, working tirelessly to create awareness and eliminate societal barriers.
Grammar II
- Complete the sentences by choosing the correct options.
- If you ……. hungry, I will give you something to eat. (was/were/are)
- What ……. if you were alone at your home? (you do/ will you do/ would you do)
- If they had gone to bed early, they ……. been late for the bus. (wouldn’t have/ will have/ would have)
- A snake ……. you if you touch it. (bites/ may bite/ would bite)
- If it rains this evening, I ……. stay at home. (would stay/ would have stayed/ will stay)
- Would you walk more if you ……. a pair of shoes? (have/ had/ had had)
- Maria would have bought a watch if she ……. enough money. (had had/ have had/ will have)
- If I hadn’t climbed up the tree, I ……. (would have fallen/ will fall/ wouldn’t have fallen)
- What ……. if the doors are closed? (happens/ would happen/ will happen)
Answer:
- If you are hungry, I will give you something to eat.
- What would you do if you were alone at your home?
- If they had gone to bed early, they wouldn’t have been late for the bus.
- A snake may bite you if you touch it.
- If it rains this evening, I will stay at home.
- Would you walk more if you had a pair of shoes?
- Maria would have bought a watch if she had had enough money.
- If I hadn’t climbed up the tree, I wouldn’t have fallen.
- What happens if the doors are closed?
- Complete the given sentence in any way you like.
- If I were you, ………………
- If you call him, ……………….
- I would have called your mother ………………
- If you don’t brush your teeth regularly, ………………
- If they didn’t hurry, ………………
- ………………, we will play golf.
- I can help you ………………
Answer:
- If I were you, I would go to the doctor.
- If you call him, I will come.
- I would have called your mother if I had known she was sick.
- If you don’t brush your teeth regularly, you will get toothache.
- If they didn’t hurry, they wouldn’t reach in time.
- If the weather is fine, we will play golf.
- I can help you if you want.