Section I : Language Development
Chapter:15 Leisure and Entertainment
Working with words
A. The words in the crossword puzzle are from the text. Find them from the text to solve the puzzle based on the clues given below.
Across
1. outdated, of or relating to the Middle Ages
: Medieval
3. the character and atmosphere of a place
: Ambience
6. highly decorated : Ornate
7. beat with a strong, regular rhythm; survive
: Throb
10. with the agreement of all people involved
: Unanimously
11. the destructive effects of something
: Ravages
Down
1. a large city : Metropolis
2. wandering from place to place without any
purpose : Loitering
4. an unpleasant place; a place of extreme
misery : Hellhole
5. an active revolt or uprising : Insurgency
8. paved with cobbles : Cobbled
9. prosperous and growing; flourishing : Thriving
B. Look up the meanings of the following words in your dictionary.
Amenities
a desirable or useful feature or facility of a
building or place.
Exquisite
extremely beautiful and delicate.
Etiquette
the customary code of polite behaviour in
society or among members of a particular profession or group
Accommodation
a room, group of rooms, or building in which
someone may live or stay.
Mainstay
a person or thing on which something else is
based or depends.
Antique
having a high value because of age and
quality.
C. Underline the content words in the following sentences.
a. The cat sat lazily on
the dirty mat.
b. She gives performances on the stage
beautifully.
c. Don’t count your chickens before they are
hatched.
d. I came I saw I conquered.
e. It is my life, my very identity.
Comprehension
Answer the following questions.
a. Why did the author and his classmates decide to visit
Bandipur?
The author and his
classmates decided to visit Bandipur because all of them were fed up with the
hectic pace of life in the Kathmandu metropolis.
b. What is special about Bandipur?
Bandipur is special
because it is a place where old Nepal still lives on in that cool, cobbled
Newar settlement.
c. How has the business changed in Bandipur today?
Today, the traditional
variety of business has changed into tourism-related business in Bandipur.
d. Why do the local people who have migrated to Kathmandu
visit Bandipur time and again?
The local people who have
migrated to Kathmandu visit Bandipur time and again because they want to be
free from the hectic life of Kathmandu.
e. How do the local people learn to speak English in
Bandipur?
The local people learn to
speak English in Bandipur from the local school children.
f. What does the author mean when he says that ‘time stops
in the town of Bandipur’?
When the author says that
“time stops in the town of Bandipur’, he means to appreciate the natural beauty
of Bandipur which catches attention in such a way that everyone gets lost in
its beauty and originality.
Critical thinking
a. The writer seems to believe that rural life is better than
urban life. Do you agree with him?
Yes, I agree with the
writer that rural life is better than urban life. First and foremost, the
tranquil surroundings and environment attracts me a lot. The village is always
described as a quiet and peaceful paradise, which is a perfect place to unwind
and escape from the rat-race and Hustle and bustle of the city life. Besides,
the rural areas are less crowded because there are not many people and cars.
The scenery in a village is beautiful as the beauty of nature is still
well-conserved. Thus, people who live in the village can enjoy nature and have
a peaceful mind.
This condition is completely different with
the city dwellers, who lead a hectic life and often feel annoyed due to great
stress in their daily life. The environment in the rural area is less polluted.
The air in the village is fresh and clean as there are plenty of undeveloped
areas and greenery. In the rural area, there is less air pollution since there
are not many factories and cars around. Living in the city may have its
benefits such as better facilities and education. However, I am still in the
opinion that living in the rural area brings more advantages than living in the
city.
b. Is the writer’s way of looking at Bandipur just a gaze
of an urban tourist? Why? Why not?
No, the writer’s way of
looking at Bandipur is not just a gaze of an urban tourist. He doesn’t visit
Bandipur just as an urban tourist. Being fed with his hectic life in Kathmandu,
he visit there along with his friends to feel the peaceful environment and
amazing beauty of the place by his heart.
Bandipur is a hilltop settlement and a rural
Municipality which lies in Tanahu district of Nepal. This place is the centre
of attraction for various reasons. The true and original beauty of the place
attracts most of the tourists to this place. The amazing beauty and scenario of
Bandipur also attracted the writer. At Bandipur, he and his friends are amazed
by the local cultures, behaviours and organic and delicious food items. He
enjoys various places in Bandipur along with his friends. He feels himself
heartily connected to this place where he gets all sorts of refreshments which
he has been looking for. He learns about places, people and their tourism
businesses. The writer spends his best time in Bandipur. Thus, his gaze towards
this beautiful place is more than an urban tourist.
Grammar
A. Tick the correct one.
a. He has obtained full mark/marks.
b. More than two boys were/was
absent.
c. One of the boy/boys was
not found there.
d. His wonder knew no bounds/bound.
e. I give you my words/word.
f. He gave me much/many
good advice/advices.
g. He gave wrong information/informations.
h. Give me two dozens/dozen eggs.
i. Six miles is/are a
long distance.
j. The clock has struck four hours/hour.
k. Would you lend me a ten rupees/rupee note?
l. Nepal government makes five year/years
development plan.
m. They went to Singapore on a four days/day trip.
B. Which of the sentence is correct in each pair? Rewrite the correct one.
a. My all books are lost. All my books are lost.
All my books are lost.
b. His both brothers are ill. Both his brothers are ill.
Both his brothers are
ill.
c. Give me a hundred rupee. Give a hundred rupees.
Give me a hundred rupee.
d. Everybody except me was absent. Everybody except I was
absent.
Everybody except me was
absent.
e. He was died of fever. He died of fever.
He died of fever.
f. It is raining for a week. It has been raining for a
week.
It has been raining for a
week.
g. I have seen my friend long ago. I saw my friend long
ago.
I saw my friend long ago.
h. My friend has gone out before I arrived. My friend had
gone out before I arrived.
My friend had gone out
before I arrived.
i. He said he has never seen him before. He said he had never
seen him before.
He said he had never seen
him before.
j. He assured he will come. He assured he would come.
He assured he would come.
