Unit 17
Naresh and the Stranger
- Find the words from the text and complete the following sentences.
- Nilima found her lost purse ……………. a pile of leaves.
- ……………. means ‘the quality of being kind’.
- She is a/an ……………. and hard-working girl. She tries to stand on her own.
- There is a complete ……………. sitting at my desk. I have never seen or met him before.
- We need to eat nutritious food to help our bodies grow.
Answer
- Nilima found her lost purse under a pile of leaves.
- Kindness means ‘the quality of being kind’.
- She is a/an independent and hard-working girl. She tries to stand on her own.
- There is a complete stranger sitting at my desk. I have never seen or met him before.
- We need to eat nutritious food to help our bodies grow.
- These Sentences are from The Story above. Who said them to whom?
- Do you need some help?
- Will you come home with me?
- Would you like to come with me to the river?
- The money is for you and your family. Take it.
- I shall be very happy if you take it.
- Let me give you some food to eat.
Answer
- Do you need some help?
Naresh said it to the stranger.
- Will you come home with me?
Naresh said it to the stranger.
| c. Would you like to come with me to the river? | |||
| The stranger said it to Naresh. | |||
| d. The money is for you and your family. Take it. | |||
| The stranger said it to Naresh. | |||
| e. I shall be very happy if you take it. | |||
| The stranger said it to Naresh. | |||
| f. Let me give you some food to eat. | |||
| Naresh said it to the stranger. | |||
| C. Answer the following Questions | |||
| Answer these questions. | |||
| a. Why could Naresh’s wife not earn any money? | ⇒ | ||
| b. What was Naresh worried about when he talked to his oxen?a. | Naresh said it to the a. Why could Naresh’s wife | ||
| not earn any money? |
- What was Naresh worried about when he talked to his oxen?
- Why did Naresh’s wife cry when she knew the stranger would stay in their home?
- Why do you think the stranger wanted to give money to Naresh?
- Did the stranger take anything from Naresh when he left? Why?
- What lesson did you learn from the story?
Answer
- Naresh’s wife could not earn any money because she had to look after the family and take care of the household responsibilities.
- When Naresh talked to his oxen, he was worried about when he would earn enough money to provide nutritious food for his kids.
- Naresh’s wife cried when she knew the stranger would stay in their home because they did not have enough food for themselves and were already struggling to make ends meet.
- The stranger wanted to give money to Naresh because Naresh had shown him kindness and helped him when he was in need. The stranger wanted to repay Naresh’s kindness and help him and his family in return.
- No, the stranger did not take anything from Naresh when he left. Instead, he gave Naresh a bag full of money as a gesture of gratitude for Naresh’s kindness and help.
- The lesson learned from the story is that acts of kindness and selflessness can be rewarded unexpectedly.
- Imagine you are Naresh. Tell the story to your friends in your own words.
Grammar I
- Match the active sentences in column A with their passive counterparts in column B.
- Naresh gave him some water to drink. i. He was thanked by the him.
- The stranger thanked him. ii. He was taken to the river bank by the stranger.
- The stranger took him to the river bank. iii. He was given some water to drink by Naresh.
- The stranger opened the pot. iv. He was heard talking to his oxen by the neighbors.
- Naresh took the money. v. The pot was opened by the stranger.
- The neighbors heard him talking to his oxen. vi. The money was taken by Naresh.
Answer
- Naresh gave him some water to drink. – iii. He was given some water to drink by Naresh.
- The stranger thanked him.- i. He was thanked by the him.
- The stranger took him to the river bank. – ii. He was taken to the river bank by the stranger.
- The stranger opened the pot.- v. The pot was opened by the stranger.
- Naresh took the money. vi. The money was taken by Naresh.
- The neighbors heard him talking to his oxen.- iv. He was heard talking to his oxen by the neighbors.
- Change the following sentences into passive.
- My tooth was pulled out by the dentist.
- He is being questioned by the police.
- Breakfast is served at 7 o’clock by the waitress.
- The rubbish was collected by students from our class.
- These tablets should be taken before meals.
- He has been sent out of the classroom by the teacher.
- Coloured clothes must be washed separately.
- The new sports centre will be inaugurated by the mayor next month.
- Nabina’s bicycle has been stolen recently.
- Apples are grown in Dolpa.
Answer
- My tooth was pulled out by the dentist.
- He is being questioned by the police.
- Breakfast is served at 7 o’clock by the waitress.
- The rubbish was collected by students from our class.
- These tablets should be taken before meals.
- He has been sent out of the classroom by the teacher.
- Coloured clothes must be washed separately.
- The new sports centre will be inaugurated by the mayor next month.
- Nabina’s bicycle has been stolen recently.
- Apples are grown in Dolpa.
Writing I
Here is an email written by an online marketing company to a regular customer. Read it carefully and write a reply to it.
You can accept or deny the offer.
Subject: About the New Offer
Dear Mr. Dangol,
Nepal Sunglass House has an important announcement that you get two pairs of sunglasses for the price of one. This is a seasonal offer for this week, only one for this summer. Place your order as soon as possible.
For more details, visit our website: www.nplsunglasses.com
With best regards,
Sukla Devkota
Managing Director
Nepal Sunglasses House
Tinkune, Kathmandu
Email: nepal_sunglasseshouse@gmail.com
Answer
To: nepal_sunglasseshouse@gmail.com
Subject: About accepting the New Offer
Dear Mr. Devkota,
I want to express my gratefulness for your recent email and for inviting me an offer of receiving two pairs of sunglasses for the price of one. As a loyal customer of your establishment, I have always been pleased with the exceptional quality of your products and the faultless service you consistently provide.
Before placing my order, I have a few inquiries that I hope you can address.
Firstly, I would be happy if you informed me about the styles of sunglasses that are suitable for this offer. Secondly, I would like to inquire about your return policy if I am not completely satisfied with the sunglasses I receive.
I kindly request that you address these questions in your forthcoming response. Once I have obtained this information, I will be able to proceed with placing my order.
Thank you sincerely for your time and consideration.
Warm regards
Sameer Dangol,
Kathmandu, Nepal
E-mail: sameerdangol@gmail.com
From a Railway Carriage
- Consult a dictionary and find the meanings of the following words.
- hedge
- ditch
- troop
- wink
- glimpse
- tramp
- lump
- bramble
Answer
- hedge – a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs
- ditch – a narrow channel dug at the side of a road or field, to hold or carry away water
- troop – a group of soldiers
- wink – a very short period of time
- glimpse – a momentary or partial view
- tramp – a homeless person who travels from place to place
- lump – a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
- bramble – a type of bush with thorny part
- Complete the summary of the poem with the correct words/ phrases from the box.
[so quickly, describes, experiences, a child, faster, crosses, amazement, speedy, daisy flowers, glimpse, battlefield]
The poet presents his ……………… of travelling on a train. He ………………. the sights that he notices while travelling in
the train. The train moves ………………. than fairies and witches. It runs like soldiers in the ………………. The
………………. train leaves behind bridges, houses, fences, and green fields.
The poet mentions that the train ……………… all the scenes as quickly as the drop of rain. In one scene the train
passes railway stations that looks like a painted picture. The poet also sees …………… climbing steep ground and
collecting berries. Further, he sees a homeless person who looks at the train with ………………… As the train moves
forward, he sees some ladies in a village making garlands with …………….
The poet then sees a cart moving slowly on the highway. It is full of load and the cart driver is sitting on the top of the
load. He also gets a ………………. of a mill and a river by its side. All these objects appear and disappear …………………
Answer
The poet presents his experience of travelling on a train. He describes the sights that he notices while travelling in the train. The train moves faster than fairies and witches. It runs like soldiers in the battlefield. The speedy train leaves behind bridges, houses, fences, and green fields.
The poet mentions that the train crosses all the scenes as quickly as the drop of rain. In one scene the train passes railway stations that looks like a painted picture. The poet also sees a child climbing steep ground and collecting berries. Further, he sees a homeless person who looks at the train with amazement. As the train moves forward, he sees some ladies in a village making garlands with daisy flowers.
The poet then sees a cart moving slowly on the highway. It is full of load and the cart driver is sitting on the top of the load. He also gets a glimpse of a mill and a river by its side. All these objects appear and disappear so quickly.
- Answers to the questions:
- What is the movement of the train compared with?
- What does the speaker see in the meadows?
- What is the child trying to do while climbing the hill?
- Why do you think the poor man looks at the train with amazement?
- What is the theme of the poem?
Answer
- The movement of the train is compared with the movement of soldiers in a battlefield.
- The speaker sees horses and cattle in the meadows.
- The child is trying to gather brambles while climbing the hill.
- The poor man looks at the train with amazement because he is probably not used to seeing such a fast-moving vehicle.
- The theme of the poem is the fleeting nature of life. The poet is trying to capture the fleeting moments of the journey in the train.
Writing II
Imagine one of your friends has invited you to attend his/her success party. Write a reply letter to him or her.
Answer
Dear Anupam
I hope this letter finds you in great spirits! Firstly, let me express my heartfelt congratulations on your well-deserved success – what an incredible achievement! I am genuinely thrilled for you and can’t wait to join in the celebration at your success party.
Receiving your invitation was a delightful surprise, and I am truly honored that you thought of me for this special occasion. I wouldn’t miss it for the world! Your accomplishments are a testament to your hard work, dedication, and untiring commitment, and it’s a pleasure to share in the joy of your success.
I am looking forward to an evening filled with laughter, good company, and perhaps a few stories about the journey that led to this remarkable milestone. It’s not only a celebration of your achievements but also an opportunity for us to gather, reminisce, and create new memories together.
Please let me know if there’s anything specific you’d like me to bring or contribute to the party. I want to make sure I add to the festivities in any way I can.
Once again, congratulations on this incredible accomplishment, and thank you for including me in the celebration. I am counting down the days until the party, and I am sure it will be an unforgettable evening.
Wishing you continued success and looking forward to raising a toast in your honor!
Warmest regards,
Sagar Sharma