Class 8 English Unit 4

 

Class 8 English Unit 4 Note

 

A. Learn these words and complete the following sentences using them.

[pilgrims, architecture, charming, allowance, panoramic]

a. She studied the history of art and architecture at the university.

b. All the allowance of the city are resurfaced.

c. Many pilgrims visit the Muktinath Temple every year.

d. I found Nepali people charming and helpful.

e. One can enjoy the panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley from the top of the Dharahara.

B. Put these sentences from the text above in the correct order.

Answer 👉

1. f. The writer spent a night in Pokhara and met her tour group.

2. d. The writer appreciated the hotel staff in Pokhara.

3. a. It took seven hours for the writer to reach Tatopani.

4. b. The tourist guide shared experiences about her life with the writer.

5. e. The writer, together with other members, visited Marpha village.

6. c. The writer took a hot shower.

C. Answer these questions.

a. Is it easy for non-Nepalis to enter Upper Mustang? Why?

Answer 👉 No, non-Nepali tourists need a special travel permit to enter Upper Mustang.

b. Why was the writer given cushions and blankets at the hotel in Pokhara?

Answer 👉 The writer was given cushions and blankets to ensure she would not get cold during the night.

c. Why do only a few tourists visit Nepal in January?

Answer 👉 Because it is usually very cold in the Himalayas during January.

d. What was the Tatopani spring like?

Answer 👉 The Tatopani spring was a small but charming natural pool.

e. Where does Kagbeni lie?

Answer 👉 Kagbeni lies along the Kali Gandaki River.

f. What, according to the Buddhists, are the five elements of life?

Answer 👉 Blue – sky, White – air, Red – fire, Green – water, Yellow – earth.

g. What is Marpha village known for?

Answer 👉 Marpha village is known for its apple trees and unique architecture.

h. Was the writer happy with her journey in the end? How do you know?

Answer 👉 Yes, she felt refreshed and warm after waking up in Marpha on the last day.

Grammar I

A. Complete these sentences with missing words/phrases. Identify the tenses.

a. Mustang has only been open to tourists since 1992. (Present perfect)

b. On the first night, I stayed in Pokhara to meet up with my tour group. (Past simple)

c. Next day, we continued our trip from Tatopani to Kagbeni. (Past simple)

d. They have been symbolised in the colours of flags. (Present perfect passive)

e. I felt refreshed and warm. (Past simple)

B. Identify tenses in this paragraph (verbs underlined).

Verbs 👉

Have had, was heading, occurred, said, felt, started, landed, sighed, have decided

Tenses 👉

• Present perfect: Have had, have decided

• Past simple: was heading, occurred, said, felt, started, landed, sighed

C. Fill in the blanks with correct alternatives.

a. The sun set at 6 p.m. yesterday

b. Get up! The sun has already risen.

c. Jackson has eaten his lunch.

d. Jackson ate his lunch at 11:00 yesterday.

e. Levi and Simon have been friends for a long time.

f. Have you posted the letter last Sunday?

g. The Smiths have spent a week in Paris recently.

h. Megha ran two marathons last year.

i. Sumina has lost her keys this evening.

D. Complete sentences with correct verb forms.

a. Richard played football yesterday.

b. They have washed their car again.

c. Last year, some of my friends went to Italy.

d. Juni and Bikram have finished their homework.

e. I called my parents two days ago.

f. We have not visited another country before.

g. The Smiths bought a new house in 2001.

h. I’m sorry, but I have forgotten to do my homework.

i. The girls haven’t eaten their lunch yet.

j. They planted some trees last week.

Writing I

Write about a memorable event:

The Power of Hard Work and Belief

One of the most memorable events in my life was when I participated in a public speaking competition at my school. It was organized by the English department and was open to all students. I had never participated in such an event before, and I felt both nervous and excited.

This event happened during my seventh grade, near the end of the academic year. I worked very hard on preparing my speech and practiced every day. On the day of the competition, I felt nervous at first, but once I got on stage, I gathered my courage and delivered my speech clearly and confidently.

In the end, I was awarded first place. That moment taught me a very important lesson: hard work and self-belief always pay off. Even though I was scared, I pushed through and achieved something I never thought I could. This experience gave me confidence and motivation to face challenges in the future.

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

Answer 👉

bumpy – iii. (of a surface) uneven/not smooth

rural – iv. connected with or like the countryside

charming – i. very pleasant or attractive

tiring – vi. making you feel the need to sleep or rest

steep – ii. (of a slope) rising or falling quickly

admirable – v. deserving respect, excellent

Decide whether these statements are True or False. Write NG (not given) if the information is not given.

Answer 👉
a. This was Neil’s first visit to Nepal. – True

b. He visited the village together with his friend from England. – False

c. Neil did not like the music and the song. – False

d. He admires the Nepali people. – True

e.Neil never closed his eyes throughout his journey so that he could enjoy the scenery. – False

f.Neil is going back to his homeland in the near future. – NG (Not Given)

Answer these questions.

a. When did the writer visit a village in Dhading?

👉 The writer visited a village in Dhading in 2022.

b. Why did the writer give some money to the boys on the bus?

👉 The writer gave some money to the boys on the bus because they played Nepali songs and made the writer feel close to the Nepali community.

c. Was the journey to the village comfortable for the writer? Why?

👉 The journey to the village was not comfortable for the writer. The bus traveled along bumpy and windy roads, and the writer nearly fell off the seat a few times.

d. Why does the writer feel he needs to write diary during the day?

👉 The writer feels the need to write the diary during the day because they are always too tired to write at night.

e. What did the writer like the most about Nepal?

👉 The writer liked the friendliness and support of Nepali people the most about Nepal.

Grammar II

Complete these sentences with the correct forms of the verbs. Use simple past or present perfect tenses. Use negative forms where necessary.

Answer 👉

A: Did you watch the movie “The Queen”?

B: No, I haven’t. Actually, I …have never watched……. . . (never/watch) English movies.

C. Sam …visited…..(visit) Bali a year ago.

D. My best friend and I ….have known… (know) each other for fifteen years. We meet very often.

E. Sunita is a fantastic writer. She …has already written..(already write) ten books.

F. We …went….(go) on a picnic yesterday but my younger brother…didn’t….(do/not).

G.

Ranjita: ..Did..they ….play…(play) chess yesterday?

Dawa: No, they didn’t…..play…I did though.

H. Haven’t…..you…brushed…. (brush) your teeth yet?

I. He…hasn’t arrived…. (arrive) here yet. He must have got stuck in the traffic.

J. ‘What’s wrong with you?’ I …have…..lost….(lose) my pen.

Use present perfect or simple past forms of the verbs to make sentences from the given clues.

Answer 👉

We/know each other/since 2019.

👉 We have known each other since 2019.

Mohammad/buy a house/in July last year.

👉 Mohammad bought a house in July last year.

The Nepali Cricket Team/already win/several matches.

👉 The Nepali Cricket Team has already won several matches.

I/never visit/a museum.

👉 I have never visited a museum.

People/grow/a lot of rice last year?

👉 Did people grow a lot of rice last year?

Phurba/sing a song/just now.

👉 Phurba has sung a song just now.

Diana/leave for England/last week?

👉 Did Diana leave for England last week?

My parents/live/in Stockholm/for several years.

👉 My parents have lived in Stockholm for several years.

It/rain/a lot last winter?

👉 It rained a lot last winter.

Writing II

Write a short diary entry about one of your days this week.

Answer 👉

Sunday, 8 May, 2023

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Dear Diary,

Today was an eventful day filled with various activities. As a student, I had a lot on my plate, but I managed to make the most of it.

In the morning, I attended my regular classes at school. We had an exciting science experiment where we created mini volcanoes using baking soda and vinegar. It was incredibly fun to see the colorful eruptions and learn about chemical reactions. I felt a sense of curiosity and wonder as I watched the bubbling mixture react and create a mini volcanic explosion.

In the afternoon, I met up with a close friend for lunch at a new restaurant in town. We laughed, shared stories, and enjoyed a delicious meal together. The laughter and companionship brought me so much joy, and I felt grateful for the wonderful friendships in my life.

All in all, today was a fulfilling day. As I prepare to rest for the night, I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences this day brought me.

Until tomorrow,
[Your Name]