Class 6 English Lesson 9

Getting Started

A. Compare these pairs of pictures.

Ans 👉 The pictures show things of different sizes and speeds. Some are big, some are bigger and some are the biggest. In the same way, some things are fast, faster and the fastest.

a. What are some popular lakes in Nepal?

Ans 👉 Some popular lakes in Nepal are Rara Lake, Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Tilicho Lake and Gosaikunda Lake.

b. Where is Rara Lake located?

Ans 👉 Rara Lake is located in Mugu district of Karnali Province.

c. Why do people go there?

Ans 👉 People go there to enjoy natural beauty, trekking, boating and to feel peace and solitude.

Reading I

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

a. mystery — iii. difficult to understand
b. magnificent — iv. grand in appearance
c. endangered — ii. going to die out
d. solitude — i. silence

B. Read the text again and write True or False.

a. Rara Lake is the second largest lake in Nepal. False
b. The visitors can also go hiking around Rara Lake.  True
c. The visitors can see the images of hills in the water.  True
d. Talcha is the nearest airport to get to Rara.  True

C. Answer the following questions.

a. What are the two amazing things about the lake

Ans 👉 The two amazing things about the lake are that it changes colours three times a day and it shows a clear mirror effect.

b. Why is Rara one of the best destinations for trekkers and visitors?

Ans 👉 Rara is one of the best destinations because of its natural beauty, hiking routes, clear water, forests, birds and wild animals.

c. Make a list of the endangered animals found in Rara National Park.

Ans 👉 The endangered animals found in Rara National Park are red panda, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, leopard and wild boar.

d. Why is the water in Rara Lake less polluted?

Ans 👉 The water in Rara Lake is less polluted because it is free from dirt and less crowded.

e. How can one get to Rara Lake?

Ans 👉 One can get to Rara Lake by air through Talcha airport or by road through the Karnali Highway.

D. Have you ever visited a lake? Share your experience.

Ans 👉 Yes, I have visited a lake. I enjoyed the fresh air, clean water and beautiful surroundings. It was a peaceful and enjoyable experience.

Speaking

A. What do these words mean?

Ans 👉 Thin, thinner and thinnest show comparison of thickness. Fast, faster and fastest show comparison of speed. Heavy, heavier and heaviest show comparison of weight.

C. Insert comparative or superlative forms.

Student A
a. What country is best to live in? Why?
b. What is the scariest movie you have watched?
c. Is a sports car faster than a bicycle?
d. What is the hottest place you have ever been to?
e. What is the worst present you have ever received?
f. What is more dangerous job? Driving or farming?

Student B
a. Who is the most interesting person you know?
b. Which is worse for your health: alcohol or marijuana?
c. What is the most embarrassing thing you have done recently?
d. Which is better? To make friends with someone who is older or younger than you?
e. What was the most important invention in history?
f. What is the most disgusting dish you have ever eaten?
g. Which is worse: having your toe cut off or having a leg cut off?

Grammar

B. Write the comparative and superlative forms.

small — smaller — smallest
big — bigger — biggest
tall — taller — tallest
heavy — heavier — heaviest
clean — cleaner — cleanest
happy — happier — happiest
loud — louder — loudest
large — larger — largest
noisy — noisier — noisiest
fast — faster — fastest
fat — fatter — fattest
thin — thinner — thinnest
great — greater — greatest
hot — hotter — hottest
cold — colder — coldest
close — closer — closest
beautiful — more beautiful — most beautiful
interesting — more interesting — most interesting
popular — more popular — most popular
difficult — more difficult — most difficult

C. Complete the sentences.

a. It is hot in summer in Kathmandu. But Biratnagar is hotter than Kathmandu.
b. My notebook is very clean.
c. Which is the longest river in Nepal?
d. All the classrooms of our school are large. But our class is the largest of all.
e. Why are you debating with me? My jacket is warmer than yours.
f. We wear thin clothes in the summer season.
g. Let’s see whose pencil is the longest of all.
h. Do you know who is the tallest student in your class?

Writing

A. Picture description

Ans 👉 This is a beautiful village. There are houses, towers, trees, flowers and many other things in the village. The pine tree is taller than the mango tree. The tower is the tallest structure. Some houses are big and some are small. The road is long and the walls are thick. The hills are high and the river is low.

B. Describe your classroom.

Ans 👉 My classroom is bigger than other classrooms. It is cleaner and brighter. Our classroom is more comfortable and more peaceful than others.

Reading II

A. Fill in the blanks.

a. The price of milk tea is Rs. 20 in Besisahar Chamena Griha.
b. Momo and French fries are cheaper in Deurali Restaurant than in Besisahar Chamena Griha.
c. The price of cold drinks is same in both places.
d. The price of veg chow mein between the two places differs by Rs. 5.

B. Which place do you choose for Thakali Khana? Why?

Ans 👉 I choose Besisahar Chamena Griha because Thakali Khana is cheaper there.

C. Prepare a menu for a restaurant.

Ans 👉 Tea – Rs. 20, Coffee – Rs. 30, Momo – Rs. 100, Chow Mein – Rs. 120, Dal Bhat – Rs. 150