Class 4 English Lesson 6

Exercise

Reading I

Nepal and switzerland

B. Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ for the following statements.

• Answers:

a) Switzerland is smaller than Nepal. [True]

b) Switzerland has no lakes. [False]

c) Both Switzerland and Nepal are surrounded by land. [True]

d) Generally, the Swiss are richer than the Nepalis. [True]

e) Switzerland is more populated. [False]

B. Work in groups and complete the table below. 

• Answers:

• They are both small countries.

• Nepal is bigger.

• They have high mountains.

• Nepal has the Himalayas and Switzerland has the Alps.

• They are popular tourist destinations.

• Switzerland is a richer country with more factories.

• They have unique flags.

• The Nepali flag is triangular and the Swiss flag is square with a white cross.

• They do not touch the sea.

• Switzerland is closer to the sea.

• They have famous mountains.

• Nepal has Mt. Everest and Switzerland has Monte Rosa, but Mt. Everest is taller.

• They have lakes.

• Switzerland has bigger lakes compared to the smaller lakes in Nepal.

• They have large populations.

• Switzerland is less populated than Nepal.

Speaking

A. These sentences are from the above text. Complete the sentences and read them to your friends.

• Answers:

a) Nepal is bigger than Switzerland.

b) The lakes in Nepal are smaller.

c) Mt. Everest is taller than Monte Rosa.

d) Switzerland is a richer country.

e) Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

Now, write the missing forms.

Positive	Comparative	Superlative
small	smaller	smallest
tall	taller	tallest
rich	richer	richest
high	higher	highest
big	bigger	biggest

B. Choose the correct words from the brackets to complete the sentences.

• Answers:

a) I think Kathmandu is more expensive than Nuwakot.

b) My dad is funny but your dad is funnier than mine.

c) Crocodiles are more dangerous than dolphins.

d) Ram is the tallest in the class.

e) The Karnali is the longest river in Nepal.

f) Birgunj is hotter than Mustang.

C. Complete the sentences. Use the words in the brackets. Use ‘…er’ or ‘more ….’

• Answers:

a) Dogs are more intelligent than rabbits.

b) My mother is older than me.

c) Russia is far larger than Nepal.

d) Kathmandu is busier than Dhading.

e) Julie is quieter than her sister.

f) Nitu is more ambitious than Neeru.

g) My garden is more colourful than this park.

h) His house is a bit more comfortable than a hotel.

Writing I

City Life

A. Write these words/phrases in the correct box.

• Answers:

City: crowded, busy, difficult to travel, go to the cinema, go to the shopping centre

Village: easy, less pollution, less difficult, less hard, less boring

B. Answer these questions.

a) What causes pollution in cities?

Answer:The pollution in cities is caused by vehicles and factories.

b) Why do city people have less time for their family?

Answer:City people have less time for their family because city life is busier.

c) Do villages have cinema halls?

Answer:halls. No, villages do not have cinema

d) Why is going from one place to another difficult in villages?

Answer:Going from one place to another is difficult in villages because of the lack of good roads.

Writing II

A. Complete the conversations with the phrases.

• Answers:

a.

A: Please take this gift.

B: Thanks!

b.

A: You’re late for practice.

B: Oh, no! Sorry about that.

c.

A: There’s a spider on the table!

B: Oh, no! I’ll get it.

d.

A: Sorry! I am late.

B: No problem! We still have time.