Class 5 English Lesson 3

Reading I

Look at the poster and answer these questions.

a. What does it show?

Ans 👉 It shows how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 by following safety rules.

b. What are the people doing in each picture?

Ans 👉

• One person is coughing into their elbow.

• Two people are shaking hands.

• People are keeping distance from each other.

• Someone is sneezing.

• A person is rubbing their hands.

A. Write these words under the correct pictures.

Ans 👉 cough, handshake, distance, sneeze, rub

B. Find the words from the poster for these meanings.

a. save — protect

b. again and again — frequently

c. ill — sick

d. stop oneself from doing something — avoid

e. a group of people together — crowd

C. Answer the following questions.

a. What should you wash your hands with?

Ans 👉 Wash your hands with soap and water.

b. Where should you stay if you feel sick?

Ans 👉 Stay at home if you feel sick.

c. What should you do when you cough or sneeze?

Ans 👉 Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow.

d. Make a list of two things that you should stop doing?

Ans 👉

• Stop shaking hands.

• Stop touching your face.

e. Should you shake hands? Why?

Ans 👉 No, because it can spread germs.

D. Why is it important to wash your hands properly? Talk to your friends.

Ans 👉 Washing hands removes germs and helps prevent illnesses like COVID-19.

Writing I

Write a short letter to your friend telling her or him the ways to be safe from COVID-19.

Jorayal, Doti
19 November, 2022

Dear Neetu,

Hi! How are you? I’m okay here. Yesterday, our teacher told us how to be safe from COVID-19. Let me tell you how you can avoid COVID. Here are some rules:

a. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
b. Keep a safe distance from others.
c. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
d. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
e. Stay at home if you feel sick.

Please follow these rules. I think you can avoid COVID-19 this way. Take care!

Yours,

[Your Name]

Pronunciation

Notice the different sounds of the letter ‘a’ in words like: mask, wash, hand, warm, snake, avoid, father, many, change, last, add, man, ask.

Grammar I

A. Write one-word answers to these questions as in the example.

Example:

Q: How often do you need to wash your hands?
A: frequently

a. How often do you take food?

Ans 👉 daily

b. How often do you go swimming?

Ans 👉 sometimes

c. How often do you get angry with your friends?

Ans 👉 rarely

d. How often do you go to the cinema?

Ans 👉 never

C. Tick (Ö) the correct alternative to complete the sentences.

a. I …..…. late on Saturdays.

Ans 👉 iii. usually get up

b. Anil ……….. late for work.

Ans 👉 ii. is never

c. ……….. on weekends?

Ans 👉 ii. Do you often travel

d. Mrs. Rai …………. early for class.

Ans 👉 iii. is often

e. Where do you .……….. go on vacation each year?

Ans 👉 ii. usually

D. Rewrite the following sentences using the words given in brackets.

a. They go to the movies. (often)

Ans 👉 They often go to the movies.

b. She listens to classical music. (always)

Ans 👉 She always listens to classical music.

c. He reads the local newspaper. (sometimes)

Ans 👉 He sometimes reads the local newspaper.

d. Sara smiles. (never)

Ans 👉 Sara never smiles.

e. She complains about her husband. (always)

Ans 👉 She always complains about her husband.

f. I drink coffee. (sometimes)

Ans 👉 I sometimes drink coffee.

g. Frank is ill. (often)

Ans 👉 Frank is often ill.

h. He feels terrible. (usually)

Ans 👉 He usually feels terrible.

i. I go jogging in the morning. (always)

Ans 👉 I always go jogging in the morning.

j. She helps her daughter with her homework. (never)

Ans 👉 She never helps her daughter with her homework.

k. We watch television in the evening. (always)

Ans 👉 We always watch television in the evening.

Speaking

A. Work in pairs and act out the following conversations.
(Practice these dialogues with your friend.)

B. Imagine you are visiting a town for the first time. Ask for the following information using these phrases: Could you tell me…, Do you know…, May I know…, I’d like to know…, Can you tell me…?

a. Who is the mayor?

b. Where is the supermarket?

c. How far is the bank?

d. How much is the chicken?

e. When does the last bus leave?

C. Work in pairs. Use the clues to ask and answer questions.

Example:
A: Where do you live nowadays?
B: I live in Sundar Bazar, Lamjung nowadays.

a. Who is your favourite singer?

Ans 👉 My favourite singer is Rachana Rimal.

b. When is your birthday?

Ans 👉 My birthday is on Magh 2.

c. How old are you?

Ans 👉 I am 10 years old.

d. What is your favourite food

Ans 👉 My favourite food is chicken.

e. Where did you go last Saturday?

Ans 👉 I went to the market last Saturday.

Reading II

Answer these questions.

1. Have you ever visited any fair?

2. Ans 👉 Yes, I have visited a fair before.What do people do in a fair?Ans 👉 People visit different stalls, buy products, enjoy exhibitions, watch shows, and participate in activities.

A. Learn the meanings of the words in red and complete the sentences.

1. Bhrikutimandap is a popular venue for exhibition programmes.

2. The 2nd edition of the Kathmandu Book Fair ended on 28 June 2022.

3. I participate in different sport events in my school programme.

4. The traffic jam is a major problem in Kathmandu.

5. I went to sleep late yesterday. It was nearly midnight.

B. Answer the following questions.

1. How long did the Hong Kong Book Fair 2021 run?
   Ans 👉 It ran for seven days.

2. Where did the Book Fair take place?
   Ans 👉 It took place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

3. On which date did the Book Fair open for fourteen hours?
   Ans 👉 On 16 July 2021 (Friday), it was open from 10 a.m. to 12 midnight.

4. On which date did the Book Fair remain open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.?
   Ans 👉 On 14, 15, 18, and 19 July 2021.

5. Who was the organiser of the Book Fair?
   Ans 👉 The organiser was the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

6. How many categories were there in the exhibition?

7. Ans 👉 There were nine categories.

C. Which of the exhibition categories is your favourite? Why? Give your reasons.

Ans 👉 My favourite category is Children’s Books because I love reading stories and learning new things.

A. Complete the sentences with was or were.

1. It was the 31st edition of the book fair.

2. It was organised for seven days.

3. The organiser was Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

4. There were different major exhibit categories.

B. Underline the past forms of the verb be.

1. Kisan was a good boy in his childhood.

2. The parents were very happy with their children.

3. I was very nervous during the exam.

4. Were all of them present in the meeting?

5. Who was not there yesterday?

C. Rewrite these sentences using was or were.

1. Jamuna was at the supermarket last Saturday.

2. The children were respectful to their teachers.

3. They were not happy at all.

4. We were all sick last month.

5. I was very tired after the long walk.

6. The kids were not in the garden.

7. Mr Yadav was fit for the job.

D. Complete the sentences with the question words from the box.

1. Why were you crying yesterday?

2. When is your birthday?

3. Where were the keys?

4. How much milk was spilt?

5. How many students were there at the function?

6. When was the thief found?

7. What was the best game you often played in your childhood?

A. Look at the picture and answer these questions.

1. Where do you think the place is?
   Ans 👉 It looks like a library

2. What do you find there?
   Ans 👉 You find books and reading materials there.

B. Listen to the audio and write True or False.

1. The person has a library card. — True

2. He is borrowing a book for the second time. — False

3. He needs three books this time. — True

4. He chose a book called ‘An Easy Way to Learn English’. — True

5. He can keep the books for one week. — True

6. The fine is two dollars for every extra day. — True

C. What would you like to know about a library? Write at least three questions you would like to ask a librarian.

1. What are the opening hours of the library?

2. How many books can I borrow at one time?

3. Is there a special section for children’s books?

Write a letter to your elder sister or brother about the upcoming school event.

Dear [Brother/Sister],

I hope you are doing well. I want to tell you about our upcoming school event. It will be held on [date]. The event is being organised by our school committee. It will run for [number] days. The main categories of the event include sports, arts and crafts, music, and science exhibitions. I wish you could come and see it.

Take care and hope to see you soon.

Yours,

[Your Name]