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English For Today chapter 16: Talking with a Nepalese Boy

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Contents6
  1. 1.1 Listen and read the conversation between Zarin and Biraj.
  2. 2.1 Read the dialogue again. Put tick (√) mark on the correct meaning of the words.
  3. 2.2 Write the answers of the following questions.
  4. 3.1 Language Focus: Adjective
  5. 3.1.1 Identify the adjectives from activity 1.1. Write them in the circles.
  6. 4.1 Language Focus: Making Question

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Talking with a Nepalese Boy

1.1 Listen and read the conversation between Zarin and Biraj.

Last year Zarin visited Nepal with her parents. At the airport, she met Biraj Thapa.

Biraj : Hello, I'm Biraj. What's your name?

Zarin : My name is Zarin. Are you visiting Nepal?

Biraj : No, I live in Nepal. Where're you from?

Zarin : I'm from Bangladesh. I came to know about Nepal from my English teacher.

Biraj : Really! What did your teacher say?

Zarin : He said that Nepal is a beautiful country. There are 1310 mountains in Nepal.

Biraj : Yes. Besides, Nepal has the highest mountain in the world. It's Mount Everest. A lot of foreign tourists visit Nepal each year to see it. Some of them also come here to climb Everest.

Zarin : I also learnt about Kathmandu. It’s the capital of Nepal, isn't it?

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Biraj : Yes. You can see many old and large temples in Kathmandu.

Zarin : Thanks for your suggestion. Do you visit them often?

Biraj : I visit them during different festivals. We've a lot of festivals.

Zarin : I love festivals. What's your favourite festival?

Biraj : It's called Dashain. It lasts for 15 days. We sing, dance and eat a lot. We also fly kites, put on tika on our foreheads. We visit family and friends.

Zarin : It sounds wonderful. My parents are calling. I should go now. It was nice talking with you.

Biraj : Same here. Enjoy your stay in Nepal.

Zarin : Thank you. Good bye.

Biraj : Oh, sure. Bye.

2.1 Read the dialogue again. Put tick (√) mark on the correct meaning of the words.

WordsMeaning
a) to climbi) to go below
ii) to go up
b) visiti) to live in a place
ii) to go to see someone or something
c) touristi) a person who visits a place
ii) a person who stays at home
d) festivali) a day of sadness
ii) a day of celebration

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2.2 Write the answers of the following questions.

a) Where did Zarin go with her parents?

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b) What is the highest mountain in the world?

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c) What is the most popular festival in Nepal?

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d) Why do many foreign tourists visit Nepal each year?

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e) If you had a chance to visit Nepal, what activities would you love to do?

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……………………………………………………………………………………………

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3.1 Language Focus: Adjective

Look at the sentence− Nepal is a beautiful country.

In this sentence, the word ‘beautiful’ describes the noun ‘Nepal’. Here, ‘beautiful’ is an adjective.

An adjective is a describing word. It usually describes a noun or pronoun.

Examples:

a. Kathmandu is a big city.

b. There are many high mountains in Nepal.

c. Nepal has beautiful temples.

3.1.1 Identify the adjectives from activity 1.1. Write them in the circles.

Figure

Labels: Adjective Description: A central blue circle labelled "Adjective" with six empty ellipses joined to it by connecting lines: two above and below, and two each on the left and right sides. The ellipses have no text inside them.

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4.1 Language Focus: Making Question

In the conversation, Zarin and Biraj used the following expressions to ask questions to each other.

  • Are you visiting Nepal?
  • Where are you from?

Are you visiting Nepal? – In replying to the question, you will say 'Yes' or 'No'. This is a Yes/No question.

Examples:

  • Is Nepal a small country?
  • Do you love travelling?
  • Is Mount Everest the highest mountain in the world?

Where are you from? – In replying to the question, you cannot say 'Yes' or 'No', you need to answer by providing relevant information. This is a Wh-question. Usually, this type of question starts with words (what, where, when, why, who, which, how) and the answers of these questions are long.

Examples:

  • What did your teacher say?
  • Where are you coming from?
  • When is your birthday?
  • Why do you like playing football?
  • Who do you play with?
  • Which food do you like to eat?
  • How old are you?

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4.2 Make questions for the following responses. One is done for you.

a. Question: Is Nepal a beautiful country? Response: Yes, Nepal is a beautiful country.

b. Question: …………………………………………………… ? Response: Yes, Dashain is a famous festival in Nepal.

c. Question: …………………………………………………… ? Response: Yes, I love mountains.

d. Question: …………………………………………………… ? Response: Yes, Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal.

e. Question: …………………………………………………… ? Response: My mother tells me to bring water.

f. Question: …………………………………………………… ? Response: Razib comes from Dhaka.

g. Question: …………………………………………………… ? Response: I arrive at school at 9 a.m.

h. Question: …………………………………………………… ? Response: I like eating khichuri.

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