Reading 1
Movie Review “Chasing ICE”
A. Match the following words with their meanings.
a. reluctant i. extremely beautiful or carefully made
b. intriguing ii. a mass of snow, ice and rock that falls down the side of a mountain
c. exquisite iii. very great; so powerful that you cannot resist it
d. avalanche iv. arousing one’s curiosity or interest; fascinating
e. overwhelming v. hesitating to do something
f. credibility vi. the quality of being trusted and believed in
Answer:
a. reluctant v. hesitating to do something
b. intriguing iv. arousing one’s curiosity or interest; fascinating
c. exquisite i. extremely beautiful or carefully made
d. avalanche ii. a mass of snow, ice and rock that falls down the side of a mountain
e. overwhelming iii. very great; so powerful that you cannot resist it
f. credibility vi. the quality of being trusted and believed in
B. Find the words from the text and fill in the crossword puzzle.
Across
3. part of a film showing a particular event- footage
5. to find the origin or cause of something- trace
6. a film or a radio or television programme giving facts about something- documentary
Down
1. the fact of soil, stone, etc. being gradually damaged and removed by the waves, rain, or wind-erosion
2. an attitude of doubting that claims or statements are true- skepticism
4. having or showing very strong feelings- intense
7. to succeed in doing or completing something; achieve- accomplish
C. Complete the sentences with the appropriate words/phrases from the text ‘Chasing Ice’.
a. Chasing Ice glacial erosion is the result of …………
b. The beginning of the film is set in ……….
c. James Balog began his project with a photography programme called…………….
d. Balog wanted to go back to the scene of the photography to see how the………. had changed.
e. The film is based on both data and on ………..
f. The audience can have a better view of the images in ………
g. Balog’s project team consisted of ………….
h. The person doubting about ………..may hesitate to see the film.
Answer:
a. Chasing Ice glacial erosion is the result of climate change.
b. The beginning of the film is set in Los Angeles on Nov. 23.
c. James Balog began his project with a photography programme called Extreme Ice Survey.
d. Balog wanted to go back to the scene of the photography to see how the glaciers had changed.
e. The film is based on both data and on scientific facts.
f. The audience can have a better view of the images in the bigger screen.
g. Balog’s project team consisted of a glaciologist and a climatologist.
h. The person doubting about theories on the environment may hesitate to see the film.
D. Answer the following questions.
a. What kind of film is Chasing Ice?
b. What is the main objective of the film?
c. Why did Balog and his team set up cameras in different places?
d. What helps the audience experience what is happening in the Arctic Zones?
e. How did Balog try to make the film interesting?
f. Why is Chasing Ice a worthwhile film?
Answer:
a. Chasing Ice is a documentary film.
b. The main objective of the film is to provide striking images of how climate change has caused glacial erosion.
c. Balog and his team set up cameras in different places to be monitored over the course of three years.
d. This documentary which effectively combines data and scientific facts with visually appealing images helps the audience experience what is happening in the Arctic Zones.
e. Balog tried to make the film interesting by explaining his methods and interpreting his results in an easy way.
f. Chasing Ice a worthwhile is film because it combines intriguing theories and exquisite images.
E. Work in a group of four or five. Suggest five practical ways to slow down the adverse effects of climate change.
Grammar I (page 216)
A. Fill in the gaps with the correct forms of the verbs in the brackets.
a. I …… (have)…… no time to do any additional projects next year.
b. Sambriddhi …..(finish)…. her homework before her parents returned home.
c. My uncle …..(learn)…… to talk in English by the time he finishes this course.
d. Sandeep ……(stay)…… at ours till Monday.
e. The workers ………(build)……. the building for the next two months.
f. You …… (find)……. the meaning of the unfamiliar words in an hour.
g. We ……… (stay)..….. in Damauli until next Saturday.
h. I think our team ……. (win)………. the match.
i. By 11 p.m. tonight, she …….. (prepare)……….. the report.
j. After I finish my work tonight, I …….… (watch)……….. TV for some time.
k. The weather forecast says that it ……… (rain)…….. heavily today.
Answer:
a. I will have no time to do any additional projects next year.
b. Sambriddhi had finished her homework before her parents returned home.
c. My uncle will have learned to talk in English by the time he finishes this course.
d. Sandeep will be staying at ours till Monday.
e. The workers will have built the building for the next two months.
f. You will find the meaning of the unfamiliar words in an hour.
g. We will be staying in Damauli until next Saturday.
h. I think our team will win the match.
i. By 11 p.m. tonight, she will have prepared the report.
j. After I finish my work tonight, I will watch TV for some time.
k. The weather forecast says that it will rain heavily today.
B. Rewrite the following paragraph using the verbs in future tense.
Visiting Her Majesty
I travelled to London to visit the Queen of England. I disguised myself as a prince and walked into Buckingham Palace. After receiving directions from a chambermaid, I stepped into the Queen’s bedroom and surprised Her Royal Highness with a hearty slap on the back. Then, of course, I tipped my hat, bowed, and delivered the usual compliments. After uncorking a bottle of champagne, we exchanged pleasantries and talked about our families for more than an hour. I showed her my photograph album and my stamp collection. She showed me her historic collection of jewels. After a thoroughly entertaining visit, I traded email addresses with Her Majesty and then kissed her goodbye—on the fingertips of her white gloves, of course.
Answer:
Visiting Her Majesty
I will travel to London to visit the Queen of England. I will disguise myself as a prince and walk into Buckingham Palace. After receiving directions from a chambermaid, I will step into the Queen’s bedroom and surprise Her Royal Highness with a hearty slap on the back. Then, of course, I will tip my hat, bow, and deliver the usual compliments. After uncorking a bottle of champagne, we will exchange pleasantries and talk about our families for more than an hour. I will show her my photograph album and my stamp collection. She will show me her historic collection of jewels. After a thoroughly entertaining visit, I will trade email addresses with Her Majesty and then will kiss her goodbye—on the fingertips of her white gloves, of course.
Reading 2
A Noisy Party
A. Find the words from the text above that match with the given meanings.
a. ……………… a situation that you must deal with
b. ……………… unpleasant, horrible
c. ……………… noisy quarrel
d. ……………… expression of surprise
e. ……………… a small orange or red fish
f. ……………… to put something under the ground
Answer:
a. matter a situation that you must deal with
b. disgusting unpleasant, horrible
c. row noisy quarrel
d. gosh expression of surprise
e. goldfish a small orange or red fish
f. bury to put something under the ground
B. Choose the correct answer for the following.
a. What is the relationship between Ramila and Ramesh?
i. friends ii. brother and sister iii. husband and wife
b. Who is woken up by the noise?
i. Silu ii. Silu’s father iii. Silu’s mother
c. Why is Ramila certain that it’s not the milkman in their neighbour’s garden?
i. because their neighbours never get milk delivered to their house
ii. because it’s too early for a milkman to deliver milk
iii. because the man is carrying a spade
c. What do Ramesh and Ramila suspect about Mr Dahal?
i. They think he has killed the fish.
ii. They think he has broken plates and glasses.
iii. They think he has killed Mrs Dahal.
d. What was Mr Dahal actually doing in the garden?
i. He was burying the dead fish.
ii. He was burying the dead body. iii. He was planting potatoes.
e. What was the party like last night?
i. It was quiet. iii. It was noisy. iii. It was violent.
f. Who had broken the goldfish tank?
i. Mr Dahal ii. Mrs Dahal iii. the guest
Answer:
a. What is the relationship between Ramila and Ramesh?
iii. husband and wife
b. Who is woken up by the noise?
iii. Silu’s mother
c. Why is Ramila certain that it’s not the milkman in their neighbour’s garden?
ii. because it’s too early for a milkman to deliver milk
d. What do Ramesh and Ramila suspect about Mr Dahal?
iii. They think he has killed Mrs Dahal.
e. What was Mr Dahal actually doing in the garden?
ii. He was burying the dead body.
f. What was the party like last night?
ii. It was noisy.
g. Who had broken the goldfish tank?
ii. Mrs Dahal
C. Write T for true statements, F for false ones and NG if the information is not given in the text.
a. Silu is the daughter of Ramesh and Ramila.
b. Ramesh and Ramila are disturbed by the first noise at midnight.
c. The Dahals have a good relationship with their neighbours.
d. The Dahals always quarrel after parties.
e. Ramesh and Ramila called the police to arrest Mr Dahal.
f. Mr Dahal wants his children to know about the death of the fish.
Answer:
a. Silu is the daughter of Ramesh and Ramila. T
b. Ramesh and Ramila are disturbed by the first noise at midnight. F
c. The Dahals have a good relationship with their neighbours. NG
d. The Dahals always quarrel after parties. T
e. Ramesh and Ramila called the police to arrest Mr Dahal. F
f. Mr Dahal wants his children to know about the death of the fish. F
D. Have you ever been disturbed in the middle of the night? What happened? Share your experiences with your friends.
Grammar II (page 221)
A. Change the following statements into questions, asking for information as indicated in the brackets.
a. They went to Spain last week. (When)
b. Mr Chaudhari lives in Pokhara. (Where)
c. I finally discovered the truth. (What)
d. She wants to learn the English language to find a better job. (Why)
e. They are having lunch now. (What)
f. You can send the application by mail. (How)
g. They have informed the police about the incident. (Whom)
h. The Smiths sold the house where they had lived for five years. (Which)
Answer:
a. When did they go to Spain?
b. Where does Mr. Chaudhari live?
c. What did you finally discover?
d. Why does she want to learn the English language?
e. What are they doing now?
f. How can you send the application?
g. Whom have they informed about the incident?
h. Which house did the Smiths sell?
B. Change the following questions into indirect speech. Use the given sentence starters.
a. “Where are you from?”
My new friend asked me………………..
b. “Where is the nearest bank?”
The stranger enquired ………………
c. “What have you been doing until now?”
My mother wanted to know……………
d. They said, “How long have you been living here?”
They asked …………………….
e. “Who is the Prime Minister of Canada?”
My brother wanted to know ……….
f. “What does your father do?”
Rohan enquired ……………………….
g. “Where were you living before you came here?”
She asked me…………………
h. “Who will bell the cat?”
The old mouse asked …………………
i. “What time does the train leave?”
She wanted to know……….
j. “How could you desert me?”
She wondered ………………..
Answer:
a. My new friend asked me where I was from.
b. The stranger inquired where the nearest bank was.
c. My mother wanted know what I had been doing until then.
d. They asked how long I had been living there.
e. My brother wanted to know who was the Prime Minister of Canada.
f. Rohan inquired what his father did.
g. She asked me where I had been living before you had come there.
h. The old mouse asked who would bell the cat.
i. She wanted to know what time the train left.
j. She wondered how I could desert her.
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