Annapurna Secondary School Bharatpur-21, Parbatipur, Chitwan
Assignment for Dashain Vacation 2078
Grade: 10A Subject: Com. English
Writing Exercises:
1) During the Dashain Vacation, watch anyone of the Hindi or Nepali movie on Television. And then write a “Movie Review” on the film within 300 words. 2) Write a set of dialogue between you and your parents on the topic “Giving or Taking Dowry in my Marriage”. Write down up to 12 chains.
3) Write the story of “The Ant and the Grasshopper” in about 200 words.
4) Write your personal experience how you observed the Dashain festival. (Write this on the second day after Tika.)
Unseen Reading Passage - 1
3. Read the advertisement and answer the following questions: 10
Country Manager – 1
Qualifications:
MBA or equivalent from a recognized university with at least 5-7 years of work experience in the field of marketing and sales of mobile phones.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
BBA or BBS with at least 2-3 years of work experience in relevant field.
Responsibilities:
All the candidates meeting above criteria are requested to send their resume and cover letter mentioning the concerned position within 7 days of this advertisement to the following address:
A. Match the words in column 'A' with their meaning in column 'B'. 5
Column 'A' Column 'B'
a. dynamic (i) proficient
b. competent (ii) interested
c. enthusiastic (iii) bio-data
d. resume (iv) energetic
e. entertained (v) amused
(vi) considered
B. Answer the following questions: 5
a. What does Premiere International Pvt. Ltd. do?
b. Mention the academic qualification and experience for the post of Country Manager?
c. What are the required documents to apply?
d. Write any three personal inherent features to be a potential candidate?
e. When should the application be submitted?
Ben jumped from bed as soon as the first bit of sun peeped through his window. He grabbed his backpack from his closet and opened it on the floor. Ben put in some of his favourite things to take with him on his trip to visit Grandpa. He put in a book on building forts, a book on making go-carts, and a new book he had got from the library about a kid detective who creates his own spy gear. He also put in a model car kit and his stuffed bear. He was ready to go!
Going to visit his grandfather for a week by himself was always Ben's favorite part of summer vacation. Grandpa would take him fishing and to baseball games. Grandpa also taught Ben how to fix things around the house. Last year, when he was eight years old, Ben had learned how to replace a broken doorknob and how to fix a leaky faucet. Grandpa was patient and did not mind taking many hours to show Ben how to use his tools.
Ben's mom stuck her head in his bedroom door. "Grandpa is here," she said with a smile. Ben grabbed his backpack and ran into kitchen where Grandpa was waiting. "Ready, big guy?" asked Grandpa. "Or do you want to eat breakfast before we leave?" "Ready," said Ben. As he kissed his mother goodbye, he felt his stomach rumble. "We can eat later!"
A. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences: 7
a. When did Ben jump from bed?
(i) in the morning (ii) in the afternoon (iii) in the evening
b. How did Ben get a new book about a kid detective?
(i) His grandpa gifted him. (ii) He borrowed it from the library.
It is pity and shameful to state that in caring and obeying parents is now in declining state as many of youth are going to the western way in the name of post modernizing with more and more elderly people being neglected by their children. Many children feel that spending some money for their parent's maintenance is enough to rid them of guilt. But a person who neglects his parents will be haunted by guilt forever and never live in peace and harmony. We must also remember one thing - our children are watching how we are dealing with our parents and this is the way they will treat their parents shabbily. We can expect the same from them.
It is essential to reciprocate the love our parents gave us. They sacrificed their comforts for ours. They stayed away through the nights so that we could sleep and they lived a life of difficulty so that we could fulfill our wants. In return, we cannot give them a little happiness during their twilight years, it will be the most shameful sin we commit. A man who take care of his parent's blessings. Looking after our parents will earn us blessing that will ensure joy and happiness in our lives.
A. Write 'True' for the true statements and 'False' for the false ones: 7
a) The situation of caring elderly people is improving.
b) Parents nowadays are perfectly obeyed.
c) Many children think that funding their parents is enough.
d) People who neglect their parents will be haunted by guilt.
e) Our parents made no sacrifice for us.
f) We will be blessed if we look after our parent in their old age.
g) Western way of living is the cause of this.
B. Answer the following questions: 8
a) What is the cause of declining the care of elderly people?
b) What is the matter of pity?
c) What type of people never live in peace and harmony?
d) Why did the parents live a life of difficulty?
e) What does 'reciprocate the love' mean?
f) What will be the most shameful sin we commit?
g) What do we get if we take care of our parents?
h) What is the passage about?
a. I think they'll bunk the class, …………….? (question tag)
b. You saw him at four yesterday. ('What time' question)
c. I am fine, too. (negative statement)
d. For the last ten years now, Mina (run) a grocery shop. (correct tense)
e. Hemu said, 'You lost the match, didn't you?' (indirect speech)
f. Who broke this glass? (passive voice)
Grammar Exercise - 2
10. Choose and copy the best answer: (Rewriting is not compulsory.) 5
One day two intimate friends were walking through a desert. ………. (At/In/From) a point during the trip they started arguing and one of the friends hit the other in the face. …….. (A/An/The) one that had been hit was hurt, but without a further word, wrote down in the sand: "Today my best friend hit me in the face."
They kept on walking ……. (after/when/until) they came across an oasis, where they decided to freshen up and bathe. But the one who …….. (had hit/had been hit/hit) before got caught in the mud and was about to drown, but the friends saved him. This event got him …….. (write/written/to write) down on a stone: "Today my best friend saved my life." The friend who had hit his best friend and then saved him asked why ……… (did he write/he has written/he had written) in the sand and then on the stone.
The other friend answered, "When someone hurts us, we …… (had to/has to/have to) write it down in sand so that the wind can forgive us by blowing it away. But if someone ……. (does/did/had done) something nice for us, we can engrave it in stone, where no wind can ever blow it away, ……..?" (can't it/don't it/can it) Doesn't this text ………. (give/gives/are given) us sweet lesson?
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Premiere International Pvt. Ltd., a leading importer and distributor of mobile phones, seeks dynamic, competent, enthusiastic and result oriented individuals for their upcoming international brands.Country Manager – 1
Qualifications:
MBA or equivalent from a recognized university with at least 5-7 years of work experience in the field of marketing and sales of mobile phones.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for managing over all operations within a country. This involves planning, distribution and creating networks all over Nepal.
- Ready to travel frequently all over Nepal.
- Able to develop and manage all the productivity of marketing plans and projects.
- Monitoring and reviewing all marketing activities and results.
Qualifications:
BBA or BBS with at least 2-3 years of work experience in relevant field.
Responsibilities:
- Proficient in accounting software like tally.
- Ensure all invoices supported by relevant approved documents.
- Check and prepare payments, petty cash, staff expenses and claims.
All the candidates meeting above criteria are requested to send their resume and cover letter mentioning the concerned position within 7 days of this advertisement to the following address:
GPO Box: 2531 No Telephone call will be entertained.
E-mail: premiereintal@wlink.com.np
A. Match the words in column 'A' with their meaning in column 'B'. 5
Column 'A' Column 'B'
a. dynamic (i) proficient
b. competent (ii) interested
c. enthusiastic (iii) bio-data
d. resume (iv) energetic
e. entertained (v) amused
(vi) considered
B. Answer the following questions: 5
a. What does Premiere International Pvt. Ltd. do?
b. Mention the academic qualification and experience for the post of Country Manager?
c. What are the required documents to apply?
d. Write any three personal inherent features to be a potential candidate?
e. When should the application be submitted?
Unseen Passage No. - 2
4. Read the following text and do the activities that follow: 15Ben jumped from bed as soon as the first bit of sun peeped through his window. He grabbed his backpack from his closet and opened it on the floor. Ben put in some of his favourite things to take with him on his trip to visit Grandpa. He put in a book on building forts, a book on making go-carts, and a new book he had got from the library about a kid detective who creates his own spy gear. He also put in a model car kit and his stuffed bear. He was ready to go!
Going to visit his grandfather for a week by himself was always Ben's favorite part of summer vacation. Grandpa would take him fishing and to baseball games. Grandpa also taught Ben how to fix things around the house. Last year, when he was eight years old, Ben had learned how to replace a broken doorknob and how to fix a leaky faucet. Grandpa was patient and did not mind taking many hours to show Ben how to use his tools.
Ben's mom stuck her head in his bedroom door. "Grandpa is here," she said with a smile. Ben grabbed his backpack and ran into kitchen where Grandpa was waiting. "Ready, big guy?" asked Grandpa. "Or do you want to eat breakfast before we leave?" "Ready," said Ben. As he kissed his mother goodbye, he felt his stomach rumble. "We can eat later!"
A. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences: 7
a. When did Ben jump from bed?
(i) in the morning (ii) in the afternoon (iii) in the evening
b. How did Ben get a new book about a kid detective?
(i) His grandpa gifted him. (ii) He borrowed it from the library.
(iii) His mother bought it for him.
c. Judging by the things Ben put in his backpack, what does he like to do most?
(i) Make things (ii) Ride go-carts (iii) Spy on people
d. What activity wouldn't Ben do with his grandfather?
(i) go fishing (ii) go to picnic (iii) for baseball game
e. What did he learn to do at the age of eight?
(i) to cook rice (ii) to replace the broken knob (iii) to say goodbye.
f. Where was his grandpa waiting for him?
(i) in the kitchen (ii) in the car (iii) at the door
g. What is the most likely reason Ben does not eat breakfast?
(i) He is not hungry (ii) He does not like his mother's cooking
(iii) He wants to leave for his Grandpa's house.
B. Answer the following questions: 8
a. Why did Ben jump out of his bed?
b. Where was his backpack?
c. What things did he put in his backpack?
d. How long would Ben stay at his grandfather's house?
e. According to the story, what is one of the things Ben's Grandpa taught him to do?
f. What did his mother say?
g. Where and at what time of the day does this story take place?
h. Did Ben have his breakfast before he left home?
c. Judging by the things Ben put in his backpack, what does he like to do most?
(i) Make things (ii) Ride go-carts (iii) Spy on people
d. What activity wouldn't Ben do with his grandfather?
(i) go fishing (ii) go to picnic (iii) for baseball game
e. What did he learn to do at the age of eight?
(i) to cook rice (ii) to replace the broken knob (iii) to say goodbye.
f. Where was his grandpa waiting for him?
(i) in the kitchen (ii) in the car (iii) at the door
g. What is the most likely reason Ben does not eat breakfast?
(i) He is not hungry (ii) He does not like his mother's cooking
(iii) He wants to leave for his Grandpa's house.
B. Answer the following questions: 8
a. Why did Ben jump out of his bed?
b. Where was his backpack?
c. What things did he put in his backpack?
d. How long would Ben stay at his grandfather's house?
e. According to the story, what is one of the things Ben's Grandpa taught him to do?
f. What did his mother say?
g. Where and at what time of the day does this story take place?
h. Did Ben have his breakfast before he left home?
Unseen Passage No. - 3
4. Read the following text and do the activities that follow: 15It is pity and shameful to state that in caring and obeying parents is now in declining state as many of youth are going to the western way in the name of post modernizing with more and more elderly people being neglected by their children. Many children feel that spending some money for their parent's maintenance is enough to rid them of guilt. But a person who neglects his parents will be haunted by guilt forever and never live in peace and harmony. We must also remember one thing - our children are watching how we are dealing with our parents and this is the way they will treat their parents shabbily. We can expect the same from them.
It is essential to reciprocate the love our parents gave us. They sacrificed their comforts for ours. They stayed away through the nights so that we could sleep and they lived a life of difficulty so that we could fulfill our wants. In return, we cannot give them a little happiness during their twilight years, it will be the most shameful sin we commit. A man who take care of his parent's blessings. Looking after our parents will earn us blessing that will ensure joy and happiness in our lives.
A. Write 'True' for the true statements and 'False' for the false ones: 7
a) The situation of caring elderly people is improving.
b) Parents nowadays are perfectly obeyed.
c) Many children think that funding their parents is enough.
d) People who neglect their parents will be haunted by guilt.
e) Our parents made no sacrifice for us.
f) We will be blessed if we look after our parent in their old age.
g) Western way of living is the cause of this.
B. Answer the following questions: 8
a) What is the cause of declining the care of elderly people?
b) What is the matter of pity?
c) What type of people never live in peace and harmony?
d) Why did the parents live a life of difficulty?
e) What does 'reciprocate the love' mean?
f) What will be the most shameful sin we commit?
g) What do we get if we take care of our parents?
h) What is the passage about?
Grammar Exercise - 1
9. Rewrite the following sentences as directed in the brackets: 6a. I think they'll bunk the class, …………….? (question tag)
b. You saw him at four yesterday. ('What time' question)
c. I am fine, too. (negative statement)
d. For the last ten years now, Mina (run) a grocery shop. (correct tense)
e. Hemu said, 'You lost the match, didn't you?' (indirect speech)
f. Who broke this glass? (passive voice)
Grammar Exercise - 2
10. Choose and copy the best answer: (Rewriting is not compulsory.) 5
One day two intimate friends were walking through a desert. ………. (At/In/From) a point during the trip they started arguing and one of the friends hit the other in the face. …….. (A/An/The) one that had been hit was hurt, but without a further word, wrote down in the sand: "Today my best friend hit me in the face."
They kept on walking ……. (after/when/until) they came across an oasis, where they decided to freshen up and bathe. But the one who …….. (had hit/had been hit/hit) before got caught in the mud and was about to drown, but the friends saved him. This event got him …….. (write/written/to write) down on a stone: "Today my best friend saved my life." The friend who had hit his best friend and then saved him asked why ……… (did he write/he has written/he had written) in the sand and then on the stone.
The other friend answered, "When someone hurts us, we …… (had to/has to/have to) write it down in sand so that the wind can forgive us by blowing it away. But if someone ……. (does/did/had done) something nice for us, we can engrave it in stone, where no wind can ever blow it away, ……..?" (can't it/don't it/can it) Doesn't this text ………. (give/gives/are given) us sweet lesson?
