Class 6 English Lesson 2

Reading I

a. Where do you think the man is?
Ans 👉 I think the man is in a garden or a park.

b. What is he holding in his hand?
Ans 👉 He is holding a bird in his hand.

c. What is his name?
Ans 👉 His name is Chulong.

A. Notice the use of the following words in the story and make sensible sentences of your own.

Riches: The king had a lot of riches in his palace.

Feathers: The bird had colourful feathers.

Amount: I paid a small amount for the book.

Dream: My dream is to become a doctor.

Believe: Always believe in yourself.

Follow: You should follow the school rules.

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

a. Chulong was satisfied with his riches.👉 False

b. He bought a bird to keep at home.👉 False

c. His greed set the bird free.👉 False

d. The bird cheated Chulong.👉 False

e. The bird changed its colour twice.👉 True

C. Answer the following questions.

a. What was the main aim of Chulong?

Ans 👉 The main aim of Chulong was to become richer and richer.

b. Why could Chulong not make money from the bird?

Ans 👉 Chulong could not make money from the bird because in imprisonment, the bird would lose its beauty and sweet voice.

c. What were the three simple rules the bird told Chulong?

Ans 👉 The three simple rules the bird told Chulong were: Never believe everything others say, never be sad about something you do not have, and never throw away what you have in your hand.

d. What type of person is Chulong?

Ans 👉 Chulong is a greedy and impatient person who does not value wisdom and is always running after wealth.

e. What lesson did you learn from the story?

Ans 👉 I learnt that we should value what we have, not be greedy, and follow wise advice even if it sounds simple.

D. Imagine that you were Chulong. What would you do when the colourful bird turned into a black crow? Write in a few lines.

Ans 👉 If I were Chulong and the colourful bird turned into a black crow, I would feel very sad. I would realise my mistake and not repeat it. I would listen to the bird’s advice and follow the rules it taught me.

Speaking I

B. Work in pairs. Read the library rules and classroom rules and talk to each other. Try asking for permission and give or refuse permission. Use the expressions below.

Ans 👉 Asking for permission
May I …………………..?
Can I ……………………?
Is it okay if I …………?

Ans 👉 Giving permission
Yes, you may.
Of course.
Yes, you can.

Ans 👉 Refusing permission
I’m sorry. You can’t.
I’m afraid. You can’t.
I’m sorry.

C. What ideas did you get from the above rules? Discuss your ideas in pairs and write the rules that you must follow in your school library. You are free to set your own rules. Write them on a cardboard paper. Present it to the class.

Ans 👉 I got the idea that we should be quiet in the library, handle books carefully, return them on time, and keep the place clean. I will write these rules and present them to the class.

Listening I

A. Look at the picture and answer the questions.

a. Who do you think the person speaking is?

Ans 👉 I think the person speaking is the head teacher.

b. Who is the person talking to?

Ans 👉 The person is talking to the students.

c. Have you ever heard any announcements in your school?

Ans 👉 Yes, I have heard announcements in my school.

d. What types of announcements are made in the assembly?

Ans 👉 In the assembly, announcements about events, rules, programs, and notices are made.

C. Listen to the recording again and write True or False.

a. The students are allowed to wear bangles.👉 False

b. School uniform is compulsory only for students.👉 False

c. Different types of dustbins must be used for different waste.👉 True

d. The students are allowed to visit the library in snack time.👉 False

D. Work in pairs. Tell each other the school rules announced by the head teacher.

Ans 👉 The head teacher announced that students must wear proper uniform, use dustbins properly, keep the school clean, wash hands frequently, and follow school rules strictly.

Grammar I

A. Read the following pairs of sentences.

She is an honest girl. Is she an honest girl?
They are playing now. Are they playing now?
She dances well. Does she dance well?

Ans 👉 The second sentence in each pair is a Yes/No question.

B. Match the statements in column A with their questions in column B.

a. He loves this town.

Ans 👉 iii. Does he love this town?

b. They like soccer.

Ans 👉 i. Do they like soccer?

c. She can drive a lorry.

Ans 👉 ii. Can she drive a lorry?

d. They are nice.

Ans 👉 v. Are they nice?

e. She wakes up early.

Ans 👉 iv. Does she wake up early?

C. Now, change the following statements into Yes/No questions.

a. Sarita is a helpful girl.

Ans 👉 Is Sarita a helpful girl?

b. You are coming to school.

Ans 👉 Are you coming to school?

c. They are happy.

Ans 👉 Are they happy?

d. The students are looking smart in their school uniforms.

Ans 👉 Are the students looking smart in their school uniforms?

e. I may come inside.

Ans 👉 May I come inside?

f. It is all right.

Ans 👉 Is it all right?

g. He eats an apple everyday.

Ans 👉 Does he eat an apple everyday?

h. She gave me a book yesterday.

Ans 👉 Did she give me a book yesterday?

i. They have a car.

Ans 👉 Do they have a car?

Writting I

A. Work in groups. Discuss and write your own set of rules for your class; and paste on the classroom wall/bulletin board.

Ans 👉 We must come to school on time, wear our uniform, do our homework, listen to teachers, and respect each other.

B. Write a letter to your friend explaining the rules that you have in your school.

Ans 👉

Dear friend,

In our school, we must follow several rules. We should come to school in proper uniform. We must not eat in the classroom. We must use dustbins and keep the school clean. We should be kind to others and respect teachers. We are not allowed to bring mobile phones. These rules help us stay disciplined and learn better.
Your friend.

Reading II

a. What do you see in the picture?

Ans 👉 I see a river, a boat, and trees in the picture.

b. Where is it?

Ans 👉 It is in a natural place, maybe a river flowing through a village or countryside.

c. Have you ever travelled in a boat?

Ans 👉 Yes, I have travelled in a boat.

A. Find the rhyming words from the poem for these words.

Ans 👉
band – hand

drill – hill

fever – river

dome – home

bore – shore

B. Find the words from the poem which have the following meanings.

a. a large old-fashioned building

Ans 👉 castle

b. a lightweight form of rubber, plastic or wood used for travelling on water

Ans 👉 boat

c. a low area of land between hills or mountains

Ans 👉 valley

C. Answer the following questions.

a. What is the colour of the river and the sand?

Ans 👉 The river is dark brown and the sand is golden.

b. Where are the trees?

Ans 👉 The trees are on both sides of the river.

c. Where is the boat floating?

Ans 👉 The boat is floating on the river.

d. Who shall bring the boat to shore?
Ans 👉 Other little children shall bring the boat to shore.

Project work

Visit the library in your school or take help from your English teacher and note down the details about Nelson Mandela. Include important dates (birth and death), place of birth, works etc.

Ans 👉 Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, in Mvezo, South Africa. He fought against apartheid and became South Africa’s first black president in 1994. He spent 27 years in prison. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. He died on December 5, 2013.

Extra bit: Full stop

The full stop (also known as a period) is the simplest of the punctuation marks to use. You use it like a knife to cut the sentences to the required lengths.

Ans 👉 The full stop is used to mark the end of a statement. It is also used in abbreviations, numbers, and sometimes after a single word sentence.

Examples:
Rome is the capital of Italy.
I was born in Sarlahi and now live in Kathmandu.
I will arrive between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m.
Dr. Karki is a physician.
$10.43 (ten dollars and 43 cents)
14.17 (fourteen point one seven)
Goodbye.
Stop.