Unit 7

Weather Forecast

 

1. Find the words from the texts to complete these sentences.

 

1. There was a violent storm with thunder and ……. yesterday.

 

1. Nepal measures an average annual …….. of 10 cm.

 

1. The weather in Kathmandu is…. moderate…. It is neither too hot nor too cold

 

1. When exactly did the incident …….?

 

1. The weather……. says it will be sunny tomorrow.

 

Answer

 

1. There was a violent storm with thunder and lightning yesterday.

 

1. Nepal measures an average annual rainfall of 10 cm.

 

1. The weather in Kathmandu is moderate It is neither too hot nor too cold d. When exactly did the incident occur?

 

1. The weather forecast says it will be sunny tomorrow.

 

 

1. Study the weather information in the texts and tick the correct answers.

 

1. Which place was the hottest yesterday according to the chart?

 

1. Kathmandu ii. Ghorahi iii. Nepalgunj

 

1. Which place was the coldest yesterday according to the chart?

 

1. Pokhara ii. Kathmandu iii. Dipayal

 

1. Which places did not have rainfall yesterday according to the chart?

 

1. Janakpur ii. Biratnagar iii. Nepalgunj

 

1. What will the weather be like today in the hilly regions?

 

1. windy ii. rainy iii. thunder and lightning

 

Answer

 

1. Which place was the hottest yesterday according to the chart?

 

1. Kathmandu ii. Ghorahi iii. Nepalgunj✓

 

1. Which place was the coldest yesterday according to the chart?

 

1. Pokhara ii. Kathmandu✓ iii. Dipayal

 

1. Which places did not have rainfall yesterday according to the chart?

 

1. Janakpur✓ ii. Biratnagar iiii. Nepalgunj

 

1. What will the weather be like today in the hilly regions?

 

1. windy ii. rainy iii. thunder and lightning✓

 

 

 

Grammar I

 

1. Complete the sentences with will or be going to.

 

1. A: Did you buy some bread?

 

• Oh, no! I forgot to buy it. …… go back to buy some.

 

1. A: Why have you put on these boots?

 

• ………walk on the snow.

 

1. If I meet him, I …….. tell him the good news.

 

1. I’ve bought a new book. Tonight, I……… stay at home and start reading it.

 

1. Look at those dark clouds! It……. rain soon.

 

1. I ……. meet her next week. It’s been my plan for a long time.

 

1. A: They say the weather will be awful tomorrow.

 

• Really? In that case I ……cancel the trip.

 

• I know. I heard the news. I …….. spend the whole day reading books.

 

Answer

 

1. A: Did you buy some bread?

 

• Oh, no! I forgot to buy it. I will go back to buy some.

 

1. A: Why have you put on these boots?

 

• I am going to walk on the snow.

 

1. If I meet him, I will tell him the good news.

 

1. I’ve bought a new book. Tonight, I am going to stay at home and start reading it.

 

1. Look at those dark clouds! It is going to rain soon.

 

1. I am going to meet her next week. It’s been my plan for a long time.

 

1. A: They say the weather will be awful tomorrow.

 

• Really? In that case I will cancel the trip.

 

• I know. I heard the news. I am going to spend the whole day reading books.

 

Rule: We use be going to for more sure and certain action or for the action which is beyond our control. Will is used in less certain action or immediate plan.

 

 

 

Migration

 

1. The words for these meanings are hidden in the grid below. Find the words. The words are either vertical or horizontal.

 

1. a place to which somebody is going

 

1. what you intend or plan to do; your aim

 

1. to fill or spread over an area quickly, especially in large numbers

 

1. disadvantages

 

1. an unexpected event, such as a very bad accident, a flood, etc.

 

1. chance

 

1. to force somebody to do something

 

Answer

 

1. destination

 

1. intention

 

1. overrun

 

1. drawbacks

 

1. disaster

 

1. opportunity

 

1. drive

 

 

 

1. Answer these questions.

 

1. Who are called tourists?

 

1. Why do people move from one place to another?

 

1. List any two push factors for migration.

 

1. When does it become difficult for migrants to find a job?

 

1. List any two benefits of migration to the place of destination.

 

Answer

 

1. Tourists are people who visit a new place for a short period of time.

 

1. People move from one place to another for various reasons, including seeking better opportunities for employment, shelter, higher wages, facilities, and better working conditions. They are pull factors. They may also move due to push factors like economic, social or political problems or natural disasters.

 

1. Two push factors for migration:

 

• Economic, social or political problems

 

• Natural disasters

 

1. It becomes difficult for migrants to find a job when a place is overrun by migrants. The presence of too many people leads to low pay also.

 

1. Two benefits of migration to the place of destination are:

 

• Economics opportunities

 

• Boost of productivity and innovation

 

 

 

1. Many Nepalis are migrating to other countries for different purposes. Discuss its positive and negative effects with your partner.

 

Answer

 

Migration is the process of shifting or moving from one place to another place. Nepalis are migrating to other countries for different purposes. There are both positive and negative effects of migration. On the one side, it provides better economic opportunities that result in greater quality of life through better paying jobs. The economy of the nation is also boosted by remittances. They can be familiar with foreign culture, language and so on. They get facilities and opportunities in migrated place. On the other hand, there are negative effects of migration. Migration may result in a loss of skilled workers and present social and cultural difficulties for newcomers. Skilled manpower may shift to other countries with the hope of earning much money. Another negative impact on people is family separation. Family members may not be staying together which creates trouble at the time of difficulty to the family.

 

 

 

 

Grammar II (page 87)

 

1. Use the verbs in the brackets to write the sentences in future perfect.

 

1. I …….(not/finish) the game by 6 o’clock.

 

1. My mother …….. (grow) 1000 tulips by the end of the month.

 

1. The mechanic …………. (mend) my bicycle by tomorrow.

 

1. The shop………..(close) by 8 o’clock.

 

1. The programme………..(finish) by 4 p.m.

 

1. I ……….. (not/be) here by Friday.

 

1. My father………….. (iron) the clothes by the evening.

 

1. Madhu………….(leave) before her parents reach home.

 

1. The painters ……………(complete) their work by next week.

 

 

 

1. I ………… (save) enough money to buy a bicycle by the end of the year.

 

Answer

 

1. I will not have finished the game by 6 o’clock.

 

1. My mother will have grown 1000 tulips by the end of the month.

 

1. The mechanic will have mended my bicycle by tomorrow.

 

1. The shop will have been closed by 8 o’clock.

 

1. The programme will have finished by 4 p.m.

 

1. I will not have been here by Friday.

 

1. My father will have ironed the clothes by the evening.

 

1. Madhu will have left before her parents reach home.

 

1. The painters will have completed their work by next week.

 

 

 

1. I will have saved enough money to buy a bicycle by the end of the year.

 

 

 

 

1. Put the verbs in the brackets into future simple or future perfect.

 

1. Scientists……….(find) a cure for AIDS in twenty years period.

 

1. Perhaps, she…….. (come) for lunch tonight.

 

1. She is writing a book. She…….. (finish) the book by next month.

 

1. Wait a minute. I ………(drop) you at the station.

 

1. There’s no need to hurry now. The bus…… (leave) by the time we get to the stop.

 

1. Someone is knocking at the door…….(open) the door, please?

 

g….. …they………(complete) the project in time?

 

h…….they …… (complete) the project by the deadline?

 

1. If they don’t work hard, they……..(not/pass) their exam.

 

1. They are decorating the room. In two hours’ time, they …………. (finish) doing it.

 

Answer

 

1. Scientists will have found a cure for AIDS in twenty years period.

 

1. Perhaps, she will come for lunch tonight.

 

1. She is writing a book. She will have finished the book by next month.

 

1. Wait a minute. I will drop you at the station.

 

1. There’s no need to hurry now. The bus will have left by the time we get to the stop.

 

1. Someone is knocking at the door. Will you open the door, please?

 

1. Will they complete the project in time?

 

1. Will they have completed the project by the deadline?

 

1. If they don’t work hard, they will not pass their exam.

 

1. They are decorating the room. In two hours’ time, they will have finished doing it.

 

 

 

Rule: We use simple future (will/shall + V1) for general future action. Future perfect tense (will/shall + have +V3) is used with by/in + future time.

 

 

 

 

Writing II (page 88)

 

1. Punctuate the following paragraph.

 

Nitin is one of the most laid-back students I know. He is tall and slim, with black hair. He always wears a shirt and black jeans. His jeans have holes in them, and his baseball boots are scruffy too. He usually sits at the back of the class, and he often seems to be asleep. However, when the exam results are given out, he always gets an A. I don’t think he is as lazy as he appears to be.

 

1. Write a couple of paragraphs on Environment. Address the following questions.

 

1. What is environment?

 

1. What is its importance?

 

1. What are the causes of environmental degradation?

 

1. How can we protect the environment?

 

Answer

 

Environment

 

The environment is our surroundings and nature, where all living and non-living organisms live together. All organisms share a bond and are interdependent to maintain a balance in the ecosystem. In other words, the environment is everything that surrounds us, including the air we breathe, the water we drink, the land we walk on, and the plants and animals that live around us. It is like a big home for all living things. The environment is important because it gives us everything we need to live. It provides us with clean air to breathe, fresh water to drink, and healthy food to eat. It is also home to many different plants and animals, and they all play an important role in keeping balance among all. It is nature which is very beautiful.

 

 

 

Unfortunately, the environment is disturbed by various things. Over population, and illiteracy are the main causes of environmental degradation. Because of illiteracy, people cut down the trees indiscriminately. They make the surrounding dirty by throwing the waste everywhere which can pollute the environment. When we pollute the air, water, or soil, it can cause health problems to all the creatures living there. Pollution makes people and animals sick. We must be conscious about protecting the environment. We all should do something to protect the environment. We need to take care of the environment so that it can support to live. We can reduce pollution by using less plastic. We have to recycle the things we are no longer in use. Planting trees and taking care of plants and animals in our surroundings are also ways to help protect the environment. Sustainable development is possible by protecting environment which is necessary requirement for us and future generations.