Stopping By Woods in a Snowing Evening | Unit 1.2 | English

UNIT 1

TRAVEL AND HOLIDAYS

Stopping By Woods in a Snowing Evening

Reading 1

A. Find the words from the text that match the following meanings.

1. an area of trees, smaller than a forest – woods
2. strange or unusual – queer
3. the main house on a farm, usually where the farmer lives- farmhouse
4. a set of leather and metal pieces that are put around the body of a horse – harness
5. movement of the air – wind
6. covered in something very soft – downy

B. Choose the correct answer.

a. Why does the speaker stop while on the journey?

• to watch the woods filled up with snow
• to find food for his or her horse
• to say hello to the owner of the woods
• to go skating on a frozen lake

Answer:

to watch the woods filled up with snow

b. What is the setting of the poem?

• the woods on a bright, snowy afternoon
• a village on a dark,  snowy evening
• iii. a frozen lake on a bright, snowy afternoon
• the woods on a dark,  snowy evening

Answer:

the woods on a dark, snowy evening

c. Which one of the following statements is true?

• The woods are far away from the village.
• The woods are near some houses.
• The owner of the woods and the speaker are friends.
• The speaker of the poem does not like the owner of the woods.

Answer:

The woods are far away from the village.

d. How did the horse respond when the speaker stopped there?

• stood calm
• did nothing
• shook its harness
• asked the speaker a question

Answer:

shook its harness

e. What does ‘miles to go before I sleep’ mean?

• The speaker feels tired and sleepy.
• The speaker has lots of desires to fulfill.
• The speaker has lots of responsibilities to fulfill.
• The speaker has a long distance to travel.

Answer:

The speaker has lots of responsibilities to fulfill.

C. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words from the box to complete the summary of the poem.

journey

traveller

destination

woods

promises

responsibilities

Summary of  Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

The poet compares human life with a……journey…. The speaker of the poem is a…… traveller…… He has to reach his ……destination…before taking a rest. However, he is distracted by the momentary pleasure in the form of……the woods… His companion, the horse, reminds him of his ……promises…….in life. The speaker realizes that he has to fulfil many responsibilities before his……death………  Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

Grammar II

A. Use the correct form of verbs given in the brackets to complete the sentences.

a. As per the schedule, the train…………(leave) at 3 o’clock

Answer:is leaving

b. Look, that aeroplane is looking shaky! It………(crash).

Answer:is going to crash

c. My daughter says she……(be) a doctor when she grows old.

Answer:will be

d. Tomorrow ……………(be) a sunny day, according to the weather forecast.

Answer:will be

A: What………(do) tomorrow evening?

B: Nothing special. I think I ……………(stay) at home.

Answer:are you doing ,will stay

e. It’s very stuffy here. Don’t worry, I………(open) the windows for you.

Answer:will open

f. Ann is driving. There is very little gas left in the tank. The nearest gas station is a long way from here. She ……(run) out of gas.

Answer:is going to run

g. There is a hole in the bottom of the boat. It is filling up with water quickly. It……………(sink).

Answer:is going to sink

Writing II

A. Write a letter to your friend describing your travel plans for your upcoming holidays. Include the following points in your letter.

Where do you plan to go?

Who will you go with?

Where will you stay?

How long will you stay?

What are you going to see?

Lalitpur 14, Nakhipot

June 4, 2023

Dear [Friend’s Name],

I’m thrilled to share my holiday plans with you! I’ll be heading to Tuscany, Italy with my family. We’ve booked a lovely villa nestled in the countryside for a two-week stay. Our itinerary includes exploring Florence, Siena, and Pisa, soaking in the rich history, and marveling at the stunning architecture. We’ll also visit the charming hilltop towns, sip fine wines in the Chianti region, and indulge in delicious Tuscan cuisine. I can’t wait to create lasting memories in this picturesque destination. I’ll be sure to share photos and stories when I return. Stay well and take care!

Warm regards,

[Your Name]