Unit 8

Having Fun

 

1. Underline the words in column B which are similar in meaning to the words in column A.

 

1. mischief – misconduct, mishap, misbehaving

 

1. precious-common, valuable, expensive

 

1. vain – useless, impossible, sufficient

 

1. happy-lively, depressed, cheerful

 

1. hugged – rejected, embraced, cuddled

 

Answer

 

1. mischief – misconduct, mishap, misbehaving

 

1. precious-common, valuable, expensive

 

1. vain – useless, impossible, sufficient

 

1. happy-lively, depressed, cheerful

 

1. hugged – rejected, embraced, cuddled

 

 

1. Use appropriate words from ‘column A’ above to complete the sentences below.

 

1. Everyone likes her. She is……….. and outgoing.

 

1. These guys are best known for causing…………. and making fun.

 

1. That old man tried in ……….. to escape from prison.

 

1. After they won the match, the players…………… their coach.

 

1. The Mountain Museum is full of rare and………… treasures.

 

Answer

 

1. Everyone likes her. She is happy and outgoing.

 

1. These guys are best known for causing mischief and making fun.

 

1. That old man tried in vain to escape from prison.

 

1. After they won the match, the players hugged their coach.

 

1. The Mountain Museum is full of rare and precious treasures.

 

 

 

1. Put these sentences in the correct order.

 

1. The farmer was very happy to get the money.

 

1. The farmer found some coins inside his shoes.

 

1. The father and son hid behind the bush.

 

1. A pair of old shoes were lying on the road.

 

1. The old farmer thanked God for everything he had got.

 

1. The son learnt a good lesson that day.

 

Answer

 

1. A pair of old shoes were lying on the road.

 

1. The father and son hid behind the bush.

 

1. The farmer found some coins inside his shoes.

 

1. The farmer was very happy to get the money.

 

1. The old farmer thanked God for everything he had got.

 

1. The son learnt a good lesson that day.

 

 

 

1. Read the story again and answer these questions.

 

1. What did the son want to do with the shoes?

 

1. How did the father react to his son’s proposal about hiding the shoes?

 

1. What was the farmer going to do with the money?

 

1. What would have been the farmer’s reaction if his shoes had been hidden?

 

1. What lesson did the son learn from the incident?

 

Answer

 

1. The son wanted to hide the shoes and watch the farmer’s reaction when he couldn’t find them.

 

1. The father reacted to his son’s proposal about hiding the shoes by becoming sad and serious and suggested him that it was wrong to make fun of a poor person.

 

1. The farmer was going to use the money to buy medicine for his sick wife and food for his starving children. d. If his shoes had been hidden, the farmer would have been very upset and worried and he wouldn’t have been able to buy medicine for his wife or food for his children.

 

1. The son learned a lesson from the incident is that real joy can be achieved by helping others not by giving trouble to others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Imaging you are the boy in the story. Retell the story in your own words.

 

Having Fun

 

One evening, my father and I were walking when we spotted a pair of abandoned shoes. Initially, I thought it would be amusing to play a prank by hiding the shoes and watching the owner, a farmer, become perplexed. However, my father wisely discouraged me, emphasizing the importance of not mocking someone less fortunate. Instead, he proposed a kind gesture – placing coins inside the shoes. When the farmer returned and discovered the coins, his joy was palpable. He expressed gratitude, explaining that the money would aid his ailing wife and hungry children. This experience ingrained in me a valuable lesson: kindness always surpasses cruelty.

 

 

 

 

 

Grammar I

 

1. Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

 

1. The climate of the city ………… pleasant most of the time last year.

 

i. is remaining	ii. remained iii. has remained
b. While they……….	lunch, some guests arrived.
i. were having	ii. was having			iii. had
c. Manita and Pasang…………			hid and seek at this time yesterday.
i. played ii. were playing			iii. have played
d. Sonali ……………	her house before she sold it.
i. had painted	ii. painted		iii. paint
e. Susan ……………. all day yesterday. He is not working today.
i. was working	ii. had worded			iii. worked
f. All the students…………..		for lunch when I reached there.
i. was queuing	ii. had queued			iii. were queuing
g. Last year, we…………….		any festival.
i. hadn’t celebrated		ii. didn’t celebrated iii. celebrating

 

Answer

 

1. The climate of the city ………… pleasant most of the time last year.

 

1. is remaining ii. remained iii. has remained

 

1. While they………. lunch, some guests arrived.

 

1. were having ii. was having iii. had

 

1. Manita and Pasang………… hid and seek at this time yesterday.

 

1. played ii. were playing iii. have played

 

1. Sonali …………… her house before she sold it.

 

1. had painted ii. painted iii. paint

 

1. Susan ……………. all day yesterday. He is not working today.

 

1. was working ii. had worded iii. worked

 

1. All the students………….. for lunch when I reached there.

 

1. was queuing ii. had queued iii. were queuing

 

1. Last year, we……………. any festival.

 

1. hadn’t celebrated ii. didn’t celebrated iii. celebrating

 

 

1. Use past simple, past continuous or past perfect forms of the verbs from the brackets to complete the sentences.

 

1. When the burglars broke into the house, I ……….. sound sleep. (have)

 

1. They were watching TV when they…………. a loud bang on the door. (hear)

 

1. Namrata …………. her parents before she left for her office. (call)

 

d………. to call your mother last night? (you/remember)

 

1. Sami……………. me twice yesterday but I didn’t reply to him. (call)

 

1. Their team scored 150 runs after they ………….. lunch break. (have)

 

1. The bus…… already ……… there at the stop before we reached. (be)

 

1. Bipana was mending the roof when she ………… (fall off)

 

1. After Alina ……….. a novel, she wrote its summary. (read)

 

Answer

 

1. When the burglars broke into the house, I was having sound sleep.

 

1. They were watching TV when they heard a loud bang on the door.

 

1. Namrata had called her parents before she left for her office.

 

1. Did you remember to call your mother last night?

 

1. Sami called me twice yesterday but I didn’t reply to him.

 

1. Their team scored 150 runs after they had had lunch break.

 

1. The bus had already been there at the stop before we reached.

 

1. Bipana was mending the roof when she fell off.

 

1. After Alina had read a novel, she wrote its summary.

 

 

Writing I

 

1. Choose the correct phrases / sentences from the box to complete the following story.

 

Answer

 

The correct order of the phrases/sentences is:

 

1. A busy couple used to live in Chicago

 

1. They booked a hotel room

 

1. his wife was planning to meet him there

 

1. he accidentally left out one letter from her email address

 

1. who had just returned home from her husband’s funeral

 

1. she screamed and fainted

 

1. Write a story with the help of the given clues. Give it a suitable title.

 

 

 

The Starfish

 

After a storm, a man strolled along the beach and encountered a vast number of live starfish marooned on the shore. Their struggle to return to the ocean was apparent. In this scenario, he spotted a young girl carefully collecting the starfish and propelling them back into the waves. He inquired about her motivation. Her response was firm: “I’m rescuing them. Without help, they’ll perish.” Surveying the multitude of beached starfish, the man expressed a practical concern, “But there are so many. It’s not feasible to save them all.”

 

Unfazed, the girl picked up another starfish and gently released it into the water. “For that one, it mattered,” she maintained, her conviction unwavering. A smile formed on the man’s lips. “You’re correct,” he acknowledged. “Indeed, it did.”

 

Joined by a shared purpose, the man and the girl collaborated tirelessly, transferring starfish from shore to sea.

 

Side by side, they persisted until each stranded starfish found its way back into the ocean.

 

Despite exhaustion, a sense of contentment prevailed. Their combined efforts had changed the fate of numerous starfish.

 

Moral: Small acts of kindness can initiate meaningful change.

 

 

Historical Inventions

 

1. Complete the crossword puzzle with the words in red from the text.

 

Across

 

2. an object that causes a feeling of great surprise and admiration

 

6. made by people, often as a copy of something natural

 

7. understood a situation

 

Down

 

1. an idea or fact that something is based on

 

3. unusual or surprising in a way that causes people to take notice

 

4. the use of a communication system that works by sending electric signals through wires or by radio waves

 

5. forced someone to leave a place/ state

 

Answer

 

Across

 

2. an object that causes a feeling of great surprise and admiration-wonder

 

6. made by people, often as a copy of something natural- artificial

 

7. understood a situation- realized

 

Down

 

1. an idea or fact that something is based on- foundation

 

3. unusual or surprising in a way that causes people to take notice-remarkable

 

4. the use of a communication system that works by sending electric signals through wires or by radio waves-telegraphy

 

5. forced someone to leave a place/ state- expelled

 

1. Match the inventions with their inventors.

 

1. Application of Steam Engine i. Michael Faraday

 

 

1. Motor car

 

1. Electricity

 

1. Spaceship

 

1. Mobile phone

 

 

1. Reginald Fessenden

 

iii. A group of scientists

 

1. James Watt

 

1. Daimler

 

1. Stephenson

 

 

Answer

 

1. Application of Steam Engine iv. James Watt

 

1. Motor car v. Daimler

 

1. Electricity i. Michael Faraday

 

1. Spaceship iii. A group of scientists

 

1. Mobile phone ii. Reginald Fessenden

 

 

1. Read the text again and answer these questions.

 

1. What incident inspired James Watt to invent the steam engine?

 

1. Mention a benefit of motor car compared to train.

 

1. Why is electricity called ‘white coal’?

 

1. Why is a spaceship thought to be a wonder?

 

1. When was the first spacecraft launched to the moon?

 

1. How old are mobile phones?

 

Answer

 

1. James Watt was inspired to invent the steam engine when he observed the lid of a kettle rising due to the pressure of steam from the boiling water. He realized that the power of steam could be used to drive engines. b. A benefit of motor car compared to train is that it is cheaper.

 

1. Electricity is called ‘white coal’ because water is used to generate it.

 

1. A spaceship is thought to be a wonder because it is a type of artificial satellite which moves in space beyond the atmosphere of the Earth.

 

1957. The first spacecraft was launched to the moon on October 4, 1957.

 

1973. Mobile phones are new and recent technology. The first mobile phone was invented by Martin Cooper in 1973.

 

 

 

1. What modern appliances or gadgets do you use? Make a list of them and discuss how they have aided in your life.

 

Answer

 

Computer: The computer has made our life easier. It is possible for us to stay connected with friends and family, to get work done, and to learn new things. I use my computer to write emails, create documents, and browse the internet.

 

Smartphone: The smartphone has made it possible for me to stay connected with friends and family, to get work done, and to access information. I use my smartphone to make calls, send text messages, and access the internet. Tablet: The tablet has made it possible for me to stay connected with friends and family, to get work done, and to access information. I use my tablet to read books, watch movies, and play games.

 

Washing machine: The washing machine has made it possible for me to do laundry quickly and easily. I use my washing machine to wash my clothes, towels, and bedding.

 

Smartwatch: The smartwatch has made it possible for me to stay connected with friends and family, to get work done, and to access information. I use my smartwatch to check my email, send text messages, and track my fitness goals.

 

Refrigerator: The refrigerator has made it possible for me to keep my food fresh and cold. I use my refrigerator to store my food, drinks, and leftovers.

 

Microwave oven: The microwave oven has made it possible for me to cook food quickly and easily. I use my microwave oven to heat up leftovers, cook frozen meals, and make popcorn.

 

Television: The television has made it possible for me to watch movies, TV shows, and sporting events. I use my television to relax and unwind after a long day.

 

Grammar II

 

1. Read the given passage and underline the verb forms that refer to habitual past actions. One example is given.

 

 

When I was 10 years old, I used to stay with my uncle. At my uncle’s house, I used to start my tasks early in the morning. I used to go to the tap with my aunt to fetch water. After returning from the tap, I used to do my homework. I was free to study but whenever I had free time, I used to work on the farm, too. Despite my daily chores at home, I used to work hard to be in the first position in my studies. We used to create a lot of resources for ourselves. Therefore, we did not use to go on any excursions. All the teachers used to engage us in different practical activities helped me a lot to become successful.

 

Answer

 

When I was 10 years old, I used to stay with my uncle. At my uncle’s house, I used to start my tasks early in the morning. I used to go to the tap with my aunt to fetch water. After returning from the tap, I used to do my homework. I was free to study but whenever I had free time, I used to work on the farm, too. Despite my daily chores at home, I used to work hard to be in the first position in my studies. We used to create a lot of resources for ourselves. Therefore, we did not use to go on any excursions. All the teachers used to engage us in different practical activities helped me a lot to become successful.

 

 

 

1. Rewrite the given sentences using used to. Use negation where necessary.

 

1. She lived in Italy when she was five.

 

1. We grew a lot of crops.

 

1. Did you spend much money?

 

1. There were a lot of trees in that jungle.

 

1. William and Fiona went to school together.

 

1. The Smiths did not work much.

 

1. What did you do in the evenings?

 

1. Suhana did not help her parents.

 

1. People were helpful in the past.

 

Answer

 

1. She used to live in Italy when she was five.

 

1. We used to grow a lot of crops.

 

1. Did you use to spend much money?

 

1. There used to be a lot of trees in that jungle.

 

1. William and Fiona used to go to school together.

 

1. The Smiths did not use to work much.

 

1. What did you use to do in the evenings?

 

1. Suhana did not use to help her parents.

 

1. People used to be helpful in the past.

 

Writing II

 

You might have attended a ceremony, e.g. birthday, picnic, etc. recently. Write a short narrative essay about it.

 

Include the following details about the event:

 

1. What was the event?

 

1. When did you attend it?

 

1. Where did it happen?

 

1. What happened in the ceremony?

 

1. How did you feel?

 

Answer:

 

A Memorable Picnic by the Lake

 

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a delightful picnic by the most beautiful lakeside. The event was a spontaneous gathering of friends and family, brought together by a shared love for nature and good company.

 

The sun was shining brightly as I set out for the picnic on a warm Saturday afternoon. It was the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The location, a picturesque park surrounding a tranquil lake, was just a short drive away from the city. As I arrived, I was greeted by the laughter of children playing on the grass and the smell of delicious food being prepared on portable grills.

 

The event took place on a grassy patch shaded by a group of tall, swaying willow trees. Colorful picnic blankets were spread out, forming a cozy and inviting space for everyone to sit and relax. The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement as people caught up with each other, sharing stories and laughter.

 

As the afternoon unfolded, a variety of activities were organized to keep everyone entertained. We played a friendly game. One of the highlights of the ceremony was the unplanned talent show that emerged. Guests showcased their hidden talents – from singing and playing musical instruments to performing magic tricks. The laughter and applause that followed each performance created an atmosphere of camaraderie and joy.

 

As the sun began to set, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink, we gathered around a bonfire. The crackling flames cast a warm glow on our faces as we shared stories, roasted marshmallows, and savored the moment. The sense of togetherness and the simple pleasures of life made the event truly memorable.

 

Leaving the picnic, I felt a deep sense of contentment. The day had been a perfect blend of laughter, nature, and cherished connections. The event served as a reminder that sometimes, it’s the unplanned and spontaneous gatherings that create the most meaningful memories.