Class 7 English Unit 10

Reading I

Answer the following questions.

a. What is the text below about?

Ans 👉 The text is about how to take care of someone in your household who is sick, especially during the spread of Covid-19. It includes steps like isolating the sick person, reducing contact, and monitoring symptoms.

b. Have you heard of Covid-19? What have you heard?

Ans 👉 Yes, I have heard of Covid-19. It is a disease caused by the coronavirus that can spread from person to person and cause symptoms like cough, fever, and difficulty breathing.

A. Match the words with their corresponding meanings.

a. isolated – iv. away from others

b. ventilated – vi. allowed fresh air to enter and move around a room

c. disinfect – i. to clean something using a substance that kills bacteria

d. symptoms – ii. changes in your body or mind that show that you are not healthy

e. hydrated – iii. made something/somebody take in and hold water

f. utensils – v. devices or tools used in kitchens

B. Answer the following questions.

a. How should a sick person be isolated?

Ans 👉 A sick person should be isolated in a separate room or space, away from others in the household.

b. What should the isolation room be like?

Ans 👉 The isolation room should be well ventilated and have open windows frequently.

c. How can you protect yourself if you and the sick person are in the same room?

Ans 👉 You should wear a medical mask if you are in the same room as the sick person.

d. When should the surfaces be cleaned?

Ans 👉 Surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected frequently.

e. What are the serious symptoms of Covid -19?

Ans 👉 Serious symptoms of Covid-19 include difficulty breathing, confusion, loss of speech or mobility, and chest pain.

f. What three things should be done if somebody is sick in your household?

Ans 👉 The three things to be done are isolating the sick person, reducing contact with the virus, and taking care of the sick person.

g. Who has prepared the brochure?

Ans 👉 The brochure is prepared by the World Health Organization (WHO).

C. Communicate the five safety measures of Covid-19 to your friend.

Ans 👉 Keep a distance. Wear a mask. Wash your hands often. Cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing. Stay at home if you’re sick.

Pronunciation

Learn the meanings of the following words from your teacher or from a dictionary. Also, learn their pronunciation.

Ans 👉 Learn the pronunciation and meaning of the following words with help from your teacher or dictionary:
antibody, contact trace, isolate, coronavirus, epidemic, pandemic, immunity, hygiene, sanitiser

Writing I

Prepare a one-page leaflet similar to the above poster on ‘How to stay safe from Covid-19?’ for the juniors

Ans 👉 (Sample leaflet text – formatted in paragraph style)
To stay safe from Covid-19, always wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds. Wear a mask whenever you go out and avoid crowded places. Keep a distance of at least one meter from others. Stay home if you feel sick and inform your guardians. Do not touch your face, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. If someone in your house is sick, isolate them in a separate room and clean all surfaces regularly. Keeping yourself and others safe is everyone’s responsibility.

Listening

A. Look at the picture and answer the questions.

a. Who do you think the people are in the picture?

Ans 👉 I think the people are a grandmother and her granddaughter.

b. Where do you think they are?

Ans 👉 They are in the kitchen.

c. What do you think the grandmother is doing?

Ans 👉 The grandmother is teaching the girl how to cook.

B. Listen to the audio and complete the table below.

Ans 👉

The grandmother is going to cook pizza .The girl must wear an apron

They must mix everything to get the dough

The dough must be rolled with a rolling pin

The grandmother is not going to let the girl slice the onions

The girl can cut the tomatoes

The girl must be careful with the knife

They shouldn’t bake the pizza for more than 20 minutes

They are going to the park to have some fun

They are taking their roller skates and a ball

C. Listen to the audio again and write down two-word verbs like ‘should wear’.

Ans 👉

should wear

must be

can cut

going to

must mix

must roll

shouldn’t bake

Reading II

Answer the following questions.

a. Have you ever visited or heard of zoo?

Ans 👉 Yes, I have visited a zoo and heard about many zoos in different cities.

b. What do you find in a zoo?

Ans 👉 In a zoo, you find many animals like lions, tigers, elephants, birds, reptiles, and other wildlife.

c. What are the dangers in a zoo?

Ans 👉 The dangers in a zoo include animals biting or scratching if visitors get too close or try to touch them.

d. Do you think there are rules for visitors in a zoo?

Ans 👉 Yes, there are rules to keep both visitors and animals safe.

A. Identify from the text above, the single word that means the following.

a. to utter a loud cry, scream, or shout

Ans 👉 Yell

b. a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone

Ans 👉 Taunt

c. dangers or risks

Ans 👉 Hazards

d. being forbidden

Ans 👉 Prohibited

B. Complete the sentences below with the words from the box.

yell, veterinarian, prohibited, accompanied

a. You shouldn’t smoke here. Smoking is prohibited in this building.

b. Do not leave your dog alone. It should be accompanied by the owner at all times.

c. My sister is a veterinarian. She treats animals.

d. Do not yell at the baby. She is crying.

C. Are these statements true or false? Write True or False.

a. Visitors shouldn’t tease the Zoo animals.

Ans 👉 True

b. Visitors can give food to the Zoo animals.

Ans 👉 False

c. Smoking is allowed at the parking lot.

Ans 👉 False

d. Visitors can take their pets to the Zoo.

Ans 👉 False

e. Children aged 15 can go to the Zoo on their own.

Ans 👉 False

D. Answer the following questions.

a. Why aren’t visitors allowed to go close to and touch the animals?

Ans 👉 Because animals can bite or scratch, and it is unsafe for both visitors and animals.

b. When can you feed the Zoo animals?

Ans 👉 You can feed only the animals that participate in the “Feed Your Friends” program with approved food bought from the gift shop.

c. Why should the children be supervised at all times?

Ans 👉 Because children are adventurous and might wander off or get close to animals, supervision is needed for their safety.

d. Which rule do you like or dislike the most? Why?

Ans 👉 I like the rule of respecting animals because it teaches us to be kind and careful with them.

E. Some people tend to violate the rules. What do you think of their behaviour? How might you improve people’s behaviour? Talk to your friends.

Ans 👉 Violating rules is dangerous and unfair to both animals and visitors. To improve behavior, we should educate people about the risks and consequences and encourage respect through signs and announcements.

Grammar II

A. Study the following sentences.

(No answer needed; for reference.)

B. Complete the sentences with the correct word/phrases. You can use the words more than once.

can, can’t, must, mustn’t, have to, don’t have to

a. The sign says we can’t park the bicycle here.

b. The chemist can’t sell medicines without prescriptions.

c. Visitors mustn’t park their cars in the staff car park.

d. Baggage must be attended every time.

e. You mustn’t be late to class.

f. I have to call my sister. It’s her birthday today.

g. You don’t have to go to the bank. You can pay online.

h. You mustn’t hit your friend again! Do you understand?

i. You don’t have to remember everything. Just try to remember these points.

j. The hotel is vegetarian. You can’t find a meat item there.

k. You can park your bike here for a maximum of 25 minutes.

C. Complete the B sentences using can/could/might/must + given verbs from the brackets as given in the example.

Example:

A : I’m hungry.

B : But you’ve just had lunch. You can’t be hungry already. (be)

a.

A : I haven’t seen our neighbours for ages.

B : No. They must be in their house. I saw them in the morning. (be)

b.

A : What’s the weather like? Is it raining?

B : Not at the moment but it might rain later. (rain)

c.

A : Where has Manshu gone?

B : I’m not sure. She could have gone to the bank. (go)

d.

A : I didn’t see you at John’s party last week.

B : No, I had to work that evening, so I couldn’t go. (go)

Speaking

A. Look at the signs below. Tell your friends what they mean. Use must or mustn’t.

(Use your own examples when speaking.)

B. Dinesh has to do many things today. Look at the ‘To-Do-List’ and say what he has to do today.

Ans 👉

Dinesh has to pay the electricity bill.

He has to buy a pair of sandals and a kilo of sugar.

He has to wash clothes and brush shoes.

He has to cook food in the evening.

C. Choose one topic from the following ‘How to ….’ list. Work in pairs and take turns to talk about the topic. Use the structures below as prompts.

Example (How to pass an exam):

Ans 👉

You have to study regularly.

You must revise your lessons before the exam.

You should sleep early the night before.

You don’t have to memorize everything.

You mustn’t cheat in the exam.

You shouldn’t panic during the test.

Writing II

A. Here are some rules for school students. Complete the sentences with appropriate words.

You must attend every lesson.

You mustn’t be even one minute late.

You have to do all your homework.

You can look at your watch to check the time.

You should come early and do your homework before the class.

You must bring all your textbooks.

You don’t have to worry about making mistakes when you are speaking.

B. You might have a library or a computer lab at your school. Prepare a set of rules (at least six) to be followed by students when they visit that area.

Ans 👉

1. You must keep the library quiet.

2. You must not eat or drink in the library.

3. You have to return books on time.

4. You must handle books carefully.

5. You must not use mobile phones in the library.

6. You should ask the librarian for help when needed.

Project Work

Work in groups of four or five. Gather information about Covid-19 from different sources. Make a set of rules and regulations to follow for protecting yourself from the disease. Display them at different locations around your school.

Example rules for display:

• Always wear a mask in public places.

• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water.

• Keep at least 1-meter distance from others.

• Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.

• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

• Stay home if you feel unwell or have symptoms.