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1. Read the poem and answer the following questions:I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced: but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed-and gazed-but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
William Wordsworth
Write 'T' for true and 'F' for false statements: (2)
The daffodils are compared as stars.
The poet felt pleased when he saw the daffodils.
Answer the following questions: (3)
What is the poem entitled?
Who is compared with a cloud?
Why did the poet dance with the daffodils?
2. Read the following passage and do the activities that follow:
Jitiya is an important festival of Nepali married women of Mithilanchal and Tharu women of all castes. This festival is named after Masabashi's son Jimutavahana, a blessing son of the Sun. Masabashi was an unmarried princess who spent her life as hermit living in a hermitage.
Jitiya falls in the month of Ashwin (September-October). It is celebrated for three days on Saptami (the seventh day), Astami (the eighth day) and Navami (the ninth day). The fasting day, Astami, is called Jitiya. The married women take brata (fast) for the good fortune of their children, husband and family. In this festival, brothers invite their married sisters to their homes, and the married women go to their maiti (maternal home).
On the first day of Jitiya, women take a bath in a river or a pond early in the morning and formally start their brata. Before taking a bath, they put Khari (oil-seed-cake), special soil, on a leaf of sponge gourd and worship Jimutavahana, and let it flow on the river. They take the remaining oil back home and massage their children with it. This khari is effused for legendary figures Chilo (eagle) and Shero (fox) wishing them to take brata (fasting) of Jitiya. The married women remember their female ancestors too. On this day, women scrub their house with cow's dung to make their house sacred. At mid night, they prepare ongthan or datkhat (special food), and eat it before the cockcrow. They also eat fish and millet bread. They have curd, beaten rice and fruits as dar. Before eating datkhat, they offer some food to the legendary figures Chilo and Shero.
Fill in the blanks with appropriate words/phrases: (5)
Jitiya festival is mainly celebrated by ………….
Masabashi spent her life in a …………….
In Jitiya, …………… are invited to their homes.
…………. is the main day of Jitiya.
………… refers to the bird eagle.
Answer the following questions: (5)
Who is Jimutavahana?
Why do the married women take fasting during Jitiya?
What special food do the women prepare and eat?
What do the women do on the first day of Jitiya?
How do the women clean their houses?
3. Read the advertisement below and answer the following questions:
Urgently Required
A recently established educational consultancy working in the field of foreign studies at Hetauda urgently invites applications from energetic, dedicated, and qualified candidates for the post of Personal Relation Officer.
Qualifications and Experiences:
At least Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the related field.
Should be good at interpersonal communication and relationship building.
Should have a good command of English and computer operating system (Ms. Word, Ms. Excel, Internet, Email).
Salary and other benefits will be as per the rules of the company.
Interested candidates can drop their application along with the copies of their certificates, two pp-sized photos, and a detailed bio-data no later than 10 February 2018 via email. Only short-listed candidates will be called for the written test and interview. No telephone inquiry will be entertained and correspondence through email will only be accepted.
The Director
Enigma Educational Consultancy
Hetauda-4, Mainroad
Email: [email protected]
Choose the correct alternatives from the following: (5)
The candidates should submit their applications
on 10 February
before 10 February
by 10 February
The interested candidates can apply
by telephone
by email
by post
The organization
has been serving people for long.
has just been set up.
is planning to provide service to people.
Which of the following best gives the meaning of the word 'dedicated'?
i. devoted
ii. interested
iii. energetic
The consultancy
is related to studying abroad.
helps to search universities for studies.
provides training in interpersonal communication.
Answer the following questions: (5)
What kind of candidates is the organization looking for?
How much salary will be offered for the successful candidate?
What are the things to be submitted along with the application?
How is the successful candidate selected?
Where is the organization located?
Read the following passage and do the exercises below:
Sultan Nasiruddin was a wise and just ruler. Everybody sang his praises. He was kind to the poor. He used to distribute money to the poor and the needy. His treasury was full of wealth. In spite of having so much wealth, he did not spend anything on himself. He earned his living by copying the holy book of the Muslims. Though a king, he felt that he must earn his own livelihood. He led a simple life. His wife was forced to do all the household chores. She had to cook her food, sweep the floor, make clothes and do many other household duties. At night, she complained of severe pain in her body. She muttered to herself, "My life is so miserable. I am tired of working from morning to evening."
One day, while cooking food, she burnt her fingers. She started weeping. On seeing her weeping, Sultan Nasiruddin asked her, "Begum, what is the matter?" The queen started grumbling, "See, I have burnt my fingers. In spite of my being a queen, I have to work like other poor women. Why don't you employ some maidservant?" Sultan Nasiruddin replied, "No, Begum, I earn my livelihood by copying the Koran. My income does not permit me to spend lavishly." The queen was angry. She said, "Sultan, for whom is this treasury full? As a king, you must spend on yourself and your family." Sultan Nasiruddin disagreed. He replied, "Begum, you are mistaken. I cannot touch the treasure. It is people's wealth. I am answerable to God. I must earn my livelihood." The Begum was quiet. She was convinced by the Sultan's argument and accepted it willingly.
Fill in the blanks with the suitable words/phrases: (5)
The word 'generously' is similar in meaning to ……………
………….. is antonym of the word 'comfortable'.
The word ………. means 'spoke in a low voice'.
We can use the word ……….. instead of 'wealth'.
The opposite of …………. is 'expenditure'.
B. Put the statements in the order they appear in the text(5)
a. The king did not agree to what the queen said but convinced her.
b. The queen had to work like an ordinary woman.
c. King Sultan was praised for his kindness to the poor.
d. The queen asked the king to keep someone to help her.
e. The queen was tired of working all day.
C. Answer the following questions: (5)
a. Why was Sultan, the king popular among people?
b. What did his wife have to do?
c. What was the demand of the queen?
d. Whose life was miserable?
e. Was the queen satisfied with the king's answer?
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Write a news story with the clues given below: (5)
Bus Mishap at Muglin
A night coach……… Na 2 Kha 4971……. moving to Pokhara from Birgunj……….hit a truck ……… at Muglin…….. Sunday night……… carrying 35 passengers………. 2 killed on the spot…….. 5 seriously injured………. injured passengers taken to nearby hospital……….police arrive half an hour later………bus driver found drunk…….. truck driver missing…….further investigation going on.
Write a set of rules and regulations to be followed in the school premises. Use the following clues: (5)
School …………reach in time…………bring books, notebooks and stationery items everyday……..not make noise in the classroom………...follow the teachers' suggestions……….complete all classwork and homework………..
7. Suppose you are in the school library with your friend who likes to read books. Compose a dialogue between you and your friend talking about the importance of book reading in student life. 6)
8. Write a review of a book/movie you have recently read/watched. (8)
Grammar For SEE English
Someone was in the room, ……? (Add question tag)
We have already arrived home. (Into negative)
She should bring a new book tomorrow. (Into yes/no question)
My father ……… (visit) Gumbadada last year. (Use correct form of verb)
She said to me, " I was working in the field yesterday." (Into indirect speech)
We have constructed roads in our village. (Into passive)
It was …….. (a/an/the) mystery. Every evening Cindrella ……… (locked/was locked/is locked) in her room and every morning her shoes were worn out……. (of/by/from) dancing too much. The king offered a great reward to whoever…….(can solve/may solve/would solve) that mystery. The king said, "I can give you even more if you ………(find/found/will find) out the reality." At last a young man came with a magic coat and said that it ……. (can make/could make/could have made) him unseen, ……? (can't it/couldn't it/didn't he). He had been given that coat by his godmother. With the help of the magic coat, he could be invisible……..(though/however/in spite of) he was near there. In the night, she used to make up and go to the castle. There used to be a dance party. One of the dancers…….(was/were/is) a prince with whom she danced. After dancing the whole night, she returned home. The young man found this out. This reality made the king……..(become /to become/became) much angry.
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