Class 7 English Unit 7

Reading I

Answer the questions below.

a. Name all the food items in the picture.

Ans 👉 The food items in the picture are iced tea, coke, and potato chips.

b. What type of food are they?

Ans 👉 They are junk food or fast food.

c. What are the disadvantages of eating such food?

Ans 👉 The disadvantages of eating such food are that it has a lot of calories but not many nutrients, and it makes people feel hungry even after eating.

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

a. nutrients 👉 iii. substances needed to keep a living thing alive and grow

b. refined 👉 i. made pure by having other substances taken out

c. obese 👉 v. very fat, in a way that is not healthy

d. valuable 👉 ii. very useful or important

e. garbage 👉 iv. waste food, paper, etc. that you throw away

B. Answer the following questions.

a. Why are people in the world getting fat?

Ans 👉 People are getting fat because they eat too much junk food.

b. Give some examples of nutrients.

Ans 👉 Some examples of nutrients are vitamins, minerals and fibre.

c. Why do you think refined sugar is added into fast food?

Ans 👉 Refined sugar is added into fast food to make it taste good so that companies can make more money.

d. Which is not a real food? Why? i. apple ii. bean iii. chicken wing iv. potato chips

Ans 👉 Potato chips are not real food because they are made with refined ingredients and do not belong to a human’s natural diet.

e. Which country has the most fat people?

Ans 👉 America has the most fat people.

f. How should we treat our body? Why?

Ans 👉 We should treat our body like a temple because it is the most valuable thing we will ever have in our life.

g. What is the writer’s opinion about junk food?

Ans 👉 The writer thinks we should not eat junk food.

C. Do your parents encourage you to eat real food or junk food? Talk to your friends.

Ans 👉 Yes, my parents encourage me to eat real food. They say it is healthy and good for my body.

Grammar I

A. Read the above text again and underline all the verb forms with ‘to + verb’.

Ans 👉 to make, to eat, to find, to have, to treat

C. Put the words/phrases into the correct groups.

We learn English 👉 to speak to other people, to understand films and music, to get a good job

We do exercise 👉 to keep fit, to be healthy, to run faster, to play with other friends

D. Match the two halves of the sentences to make them meaningful.

a. He is going to the shop 👉 iv. to buy a new computer game

b. He’s making a card 👉 iii. to give it to his mother

c. He went to Kathmandu 👉 i. to see the Dharahara

d. They were at the cinema 👉 vi. to watch a film

e. He called his friend 👉 ii. to ask for help with his homework

f. He washes the car every Sunday 👉 v. to get extra pocket money

Writing I

A. Tick the correct sentence from each group below.

a. 👉 I know what you want.

b. 👉 You don’t know me well, do you?

c. 👉 He said, “I am a student.”

d. 👉 Ugh! Why are you yelling at me?

B. The following text has several punctuation errors. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Ans 👉 Winston is one of the most laid-back people I know. He is tall and slim with black hair, and he always wears a T-shirt and black jeans. His jeans have holes in them and his baseball boots are scruffy too. He usually sits at the back of the class, and he often seems to be asleep. However, when the exam results are given out, he always gets an “A”. I don’t think he’s as lazy as he appears to be.

Reading II

The Pen is Mightier than the Sword

Answer these questions.

a. What two things are shown in the picture?

Ans 👉 The two things that are shown in the picture are pen and a sword.

b. What does the picture imply?

Ans 👉 The picture imply that the pen is mightier than a sword.

c. Do you think that a pen is more useful than a sword? Why?

Ans 👉 Two things shown in the picture are a pen and a sword. The picture implies the contrast between the power of words and violence. A pen is more useful than a sword because, through words and ideas, people can inspire, educate, and bring long-lasting change, while the power of a sword is only temporary and based on force.

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

Ans 👉

a. enormous – iii. extremely large

b. supremacy – iv. a position in which you have more power or status

c. enslave – v. to make somebody a slave

d. exemplary – i. providing a good example for people to copy

e. violence – vi. physical force so as to damage

f. adopt – ii. to accept something

B. Complete the sentences with the words from column A above.

a. Is there too much violence on TV?

b. The company has established total supremacy over its rivals.

c. The boy has a/an exemplary record. Follow him.

d. The turnip is enormous. It weighs 1 kg.

C. Read the text again and write True or False for the following statements.

Ans 👉

a. The speaker is thankful to all the audience. True

b. One can enslave another’s heart and mind too. False

c. Writers are always remembered by people. True

d. The mental ability of human beings makes them superior to other animals. True

e. The speaker says that violence never helps. True

f. The writer believes that the pen is mightier than the sword. True

D. What arguments does the speaker make to support her statement ‘The pen is mightier than the sword’? List the main points.

Ans 👉 The speaker argues that although a sword gives power, it can only enslave a person physically, not their mind or heart. She gives examples from history like Alexander the Great, Napoleon, and Hitler, whose power did not last. On the other hand, the works of great writers, poets, and scientists are remembered forever. Human superiority lies in their thoughts, not physical strength, and the pen spreads those powerful thoughts. Therefore, the speaker believes that pen influences people more deeply and lastingly than violence ever can.

Speaking

A. In the reading text above, the speaker says that the pen is mightier than the sword. Do you agree with the speaker? Talk to your partner. Use the following expressions.

Ans 👉 I strongly believe that the pen is mightier than the sword. In my opinion, words have the power to educate people, bring peace, and make a big impact on society. I think history remembers thinkers and writers more than violent rulers. I’m sure that what we write can influence generations.

B. Look at the pictures. What is happening in each of them? Is it right or wrong? Give your opinions. Think broadly. Use the expressions from A above to start your statements.

Ans 👉 I think the people in the first picture are fighting, which is wrong. In my opinion, violence only creates more problems. I believe that the second picture shows people discussing something peacefully, which is the right way to solve issues. I strongly believe that talking and listening to each other is more powerful than fighting.

C. Some people say life is much easier in the city than in the village. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

Ans 👉 I believe that life in the city is easier in terms of access to hospitals, schools, and markets. However, in my opinion, village life is peaceful and healthy. I’m sure that both city and village have their own benefits and challenges. I think the choice depends on the person’s lifestyle and preferences.

Grammar II

C. Use present simple or present continuous form of the verbs to complete the sentences.

Ans 👉

a. Does he eat rice every day?

b. I am working at the moment.

c. Does he go to Kathmandu often?

d. They are not coming to the party tomorrow.

e. They go to a restaurant every Saturday.

f. She does not go to the cinema very often.

g. I do not drink coffee very often.

h. Keep quiet! Julie is sleeping now.

i. I am reading a story these days.

Writing II

Some students think that having a lot of homework is good, while others don’t like doing homework at all. What do you think? Write a short paragraph expressing your opinion.

Ans 👉 I think having some homework is good because it helps us revise what we learned in class. In my opinion, too much homework is not helpful because it makes students tired and stressed. I believe students should have free time to play and relax too. I strongly believe that teachers should give limited homework so that students can enjoy learning without pressure.