Poon Hill Yoga Trek in Nepal [Travel and Holidays] - NEB English Class 9 Exercise

Grade 9 English Guide: Unit 1 - Travel and Holidays

Traveling and holidays are essential for mental and physical rejuvenation. In this unit, we explore the "Poon Hill Yoga Trek in Nepal," a specialized holiday package that integrates the beauty of the Himalayas with the spiritual practice of Yoga. Below is the complete collection of exercises and grammatical solutions based on the Grade 9 English curriculum.

1. Pre-reading Activities

Look at the picture and answer the questions:

What do you think the man in the picture doing?
Answer: The man in the picture is sitting on the lap of the Himalayas and doing Yoga.

Are you planning to travel or go on a holiday this year?
Answer: Yes, I am planning to go on holiday this year. I will go to Chitlang which is in Makawanpur district.

2. Reading Comprehension: Poon Hill Yoga Trek

A. Match the words in column A with their meanings in column B

Column A	Column B (Meanings)
magnificent	vi. extremely attractive and impressive.
glaciers	v. rivers of ice
hotspot	vii. a place of significant activity
astonished	ii. surprised; amazed
enchanting	i. charming
flora and fauna	iii. plants and animals
perennial	iv. everlasting; never-ending

B. Choose the best answer (Circle the correct option)

a. What are the visitors expected to achieve the most in this package holiday?
Answer: iii. self-transformation with Yoga in serene hill stations

b. What will the visitors do on the first day of their tour?
Answer: ii. discuss the programme

c. Where will they stay on the fourth day?
Answer: iii. at Ghorepani

d. What is the destination of the visitors on the sixth day?
Answer: ii. Tadapani

e. Which place will the tourists visit last as a part of the package?
Answer: i. Ghandruk

C. Answer the following questions

a. List any two advantages of the Yoga trek in the Nepali hilly region.

The list of two advantages of the Yoga Trek in the Nepali hilly region are:

1. It strengthens body, mind, and soul.
2. It provides a chance to enjoy the attractive natural environment.

b. Who can take part in this Yoga trek programme?

Answer: Tourists, visitors or anybody interested can take part in this Yoga trek programme.

c. What would you enjoy the most in Ghandruk if you were one of the visitors? Why?

Answer: Ghandruk is a Gurung village which is the most interesting ethnic village in Nepal famous for its Gorkha soldiers. I would enjoy its excellent close-up views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre Himalayas most if I were one of the visitors.

d. How many days do the visitors do Yoga during the programme?

Answer: The visitors do Yoga for five days during the programme.

e. How is the Yoga hour mainly managed every day on this holiday trek?

Answer: The Yoga hour is mainly managed every day after tea on this holiday trek.

3. Grammar I: Future Time References

A. Study the following sentences

Understanding the various ways to express future events in English:

• 1. A: Did you call your mother? B: Oops, I’ve forgotten! I’ll do it right now. (Instant Decision)
• 2. I can't decide what to wear tonight. I think I'll wear my pink saree. (Prediction/Opinion)
• 3. The bus will arrive here soon. (Prediction)
• 4. They have bought a lot of chocolates. They are going to have a party. (Evidence-based Intention)
• 5. They are packing luggage. They are going to enjoy their vacation. (Intention)
• 6. The sky is overcast. It is going to rain. (Evidence-based Prediction)
• 7. I'm meeting Jane at 8 o'clock on Saturday. (Fixed Arrangement)
• 8. A: We're having a party next Saturday. Would you like to come? (Arrangement)
• 9. B: I'd love to. But I'm quite busy that day.
• 10. I’m visiting my grandparents next week. (Fixed Arrangement)
• 11. Are you doing anything interesting this weekend? (Asking about arrangements)

B. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences

1. It's really hot here. ……. a window.
Answer: i. I’ll open

2. I've told my bank to close my account. ………. an account in another bank.
Answer: ii. I’m going to open

3. A: Would you take tea or coffee? B: ……… coffee, please.
Answer: i. I’ll have

4. I've decided that ……… to the class teacher about my family situation.
Answer: ii. I’m going to talk

5. What ……… when you complete your studies?
Answer: i. are you going to do

6. I’m tired of the way he charges me so much for photocopies. _____ a cheaper one.
Answer: i. I’m going to look for

7. I would love to go out with you tomorrow but ……… dinner with Dolma.
Answer: ii. I’m having

8. I can't come to class next Monday. ……… a tooth taken out.
Answer: ii. I’m having

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