Class 6 English Lesson 3

Reading I

a. Who are these people?

Ans 👉 They are Beauty, her father (the merchant), her two sisters, and the beast who later turns into a prince.

b. What is the name of the animal in the second picture?

Ans 👉 The name of the animal is the Beast.

c. What does the man do?

Ans 👉 The man is a merchant who travels to town for work and brings gifts for his daughters.

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

Ans 👉

a. dense – ii. thick

b. castle – v. a large building where the king or other great person resides

c. scare – iv. to make a person/animal feel frightened

d. roar – iii. make a loud noise, as of an animal

e. punishment – i. bad treatment

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

Ans 👉

a. The youngest daughter’s name was Beauty. – True

b. The second daughter asked her father to bring her a dress made of silk. – False

c. The merchant reached the castle of a beast in the forest. – True

d. The beast turned into a beautiful young lady. – False

e. Beauty and the young prince lived happily with her family. – True

C. Put the following sentences in the correct order.

Ans 👉

e. The merchant was about to go to town.

f. Three daughters demanded different things.

a. The merchant reached a dangerous beast in the castle.

g. The merchant reached home with a sad story.

c. Beauty went to the beast to save her other family members.

b. The beast turned into a handsome young prince.

d. Beauty and the prince lived happily thereafter.

D. Answer the following questions.

a. What did the eldest daughter ask her father to bring?

Ans 👉 She asked her father to bring her dresses made of silk.

b. What did Beauty ask her father to bring?

Ans 👉 Beauty asked her father to bring some roses.

c. Why was the beast angry at the merchant?

Ans 👉 The beast was angry because the merchant entered his castle without permission and tried to pluck his roses.

d. On what condition did the beast let the merchant go home?

Ans 👉 The beast let the merchant go home on the condition that he would send his daughter who asked for the roses.

e. Why did the sisters want to send Beauty to the beast?

Ans 👉 The sisters wanted to send Beauty to the beast so that they would be safe.

f. What did Beauty see in her dream?

Ans 👉 Beauty saw in her dream that the beast was very sick and calling her name.

g. Why was the prince punished to be the beast?

Ans 👉 The prince was punished to be the beast because he used to kill wild animals a lot.

E. Try retelling the story in your own words.

Ans 👉 Once there was a merchant with three daughters. The eldest asked for silk dresses, the second for pearl earrings, and the youngest named Beauty asked for roses. While returning from town, the merchant tried to pick roses from a castle, and a beast got angry. The beast allowed the merchant to go home if he sent his daughter who asked for the roses. Beauty went to the beast, and they became friends. Later she left and forgot to return. She had a dream that the beast was ill, so she returned and cried beside him. Her tears turned the beast into a handsome prince. He explained that he was punished and turned into a beast. They all lived happily ever after.

Speaking I

A. What did the merchant’s daughters say when he asked if they wanted anything from the town? Write the sentences they said from the story ‘Beauty and the Beast’.

Ans 👉 The eldest daughter said, “Oh, yes! Will you bring me dresses made of silk?” The second daughter said, “Oh father, could you please bring me pearl earrings?” The youngest daughter, Beauty, said, “You may just bring me some roses, father.”

B. Act out the given conversation in pairs.

Ans 👉

Mahesh : Good morning Anu!

Anu : Good morning Mahesh. What are you doing here?

Mahesh : I am reading.

Anu : Will you pass me that book please?

Mahesh : Sure, here you are.

C. Work in pairs and talk to each other in the following situations. Use the structures from the box below.

Ans 👉

a. Give me your pen please. / Sure, here you are.

b. Pass me my notebook please. / Sorry, I am writing in it.

c. Lend me a pencil please. / Of course, take this.

d. Help me carry this bag please. / I’m afraid. I am feeling weak.

Listening I

A. Look at the picture and guess the answers to the questions.

a. What do you think they are talking about?

Ans 👉 I think they are talking about using a computer.

b. Have you ever worked on the computer?

Ans 👉 Yes, I have worked on the computer.

c. Explain any three functions that a computer can do.

Ans 👉 A computer can type documents, play games, and watch videos.

B. Listen to the recording and fill in the blanks.

Ans 👉

a. The participants of the conversation are Dipak and Rohit.

b. Dipak’s plan is to start computer class.

c. Dipak wants to learn using PowerPoint.

d. Dipak’s uncle lives in Australia.

e. Dipak thinks that he doesn’t want to waste his time on social site.

C. Talk to your friends how a computer is helpful for students. Take help from the clues below.

Ans 👉 A computer is helpful for students in many ways. They can watch videos, play educational games, type their assignments, and listen to music. It also helps in learning new things and doing school projects.

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Reading II

a. What is the text below called?

Ans 👉 The text below is called an application.

b. Do you write a letter to your head teacher? Why?

Ans 👉 Yes, I write a letter to my head teacher to inform them about my absence and to request leave when I am sick or have other important work.

A. Find the words from the ‘application’ which mean the following. The first letter has been given.

a. a written request asking for something A…

Ans 👉 Application

b. feeling of deep admiration R…

Ans 👉 Respec

c. advised S…

Ans 👉 Suggested

d. to give or to allow G…

Ans 👉 Grant

e. dutiful and disciplined O…

Ans 👉 Obedient

B. Fill in the blanks using the words and phrases given in the box.

Ans 👉 Mukesh is a student of Padmodaya Secondary School. He is studying in Grade six. This is a letter of application for sick leave written by Mukesh to his principal. It is written on April 5, 2020. Mukesh is suffering from fever. The doctor has advised him to take medicine and rest. Mukesh asks his Principal to grant him a leave for a day.

Grammar

A. Underline and study all the sentences in the previous letter with will or would.

Ans 👉 I will not be able to come to school tomorrow. I will be very grateful to you.

B. Study these sentences.

Ans 👉

I will be there tomorrow.

I would meet my aunt if I went to my village.

Could you bring me a notebook? Can I use your pencil?

C. Complete the sentences with will, would, can and could.

Ans 👉

a. Don’t worry. I will do it myself.

b. I am sure it will happen.

c. I hope they will come to meet me tomorrow.

d. If I were you, I would tell the teacher about it.

e. I would go to hospital if I were sick.

f. Could you please bring me a chart paper?

g. Can you take a message, please?

h. You can go home now.

i. Can I ask you a question?

j. It could be very cold this winter.

Writing

A. Suppose you are suffering from diarrhoea. Write an application to your Head Teacher asking him/her to grant you a two-day sick leave.

Ans 👉

July 29, 2025

The Head Teacher,

Shree Padmodaya Secondary School,

Kathmandu

Subject: Application for sick leave

Dear Sir/Madam,
With due respect, I would like to inform you that I am suffering from diarrhoea and I will not be able to attend school for two days. The doctor has advised me to take medicine and rest. Therefore, I kindly request you to grant me a leave for two days. I shall be very grateful to you.

Your obedient student,
[Your Name]
Grade: 6

B. Complete the following conversation with appropriate expressions from the box.

Ans 👉

Ronish : Hi, Ramila.

Ramila : I am fine. Thank you.

Ronish : How was your exam yesterday?

Ramila : I did well. What about yours?

Ronish : I also did well. Will you please give me your notebook today?

Ramila : Of course. But, I need to read it tomorrow.

Ronish : Sure. Don’t worry.

Ramila : Thank you Ronish. It’s time for our class.

Ronish : Yes, let’s go.

Project work

Ans 👉 Yes, I ask my parents to bring me presents when they go out of the village or town. I will ask my friends what they demand from their parents and write everyone’s answers. Then I will make a final list of the common items on a chart paper and present it to the class with the title “A List of our Demands”.

Extra bit: will, would, can, could

Ans 👉

a.

A: Could I borrow your ruler, please?

B: Certainly! Here you are.
b.

A: Can I help you?

B: No, thanks. I’m just waiting for my friend.
c.

A: Would you like another coffee?

B: No, thanks.

d.

A: Will you pass me the salt, please?

B: Okay.

e. John will be in his office.

f. We’ll be late.

g. I thought we would be late.

h. Would you please be quiet?

i. They could come by car.

j. It can be very cold here in winter.

k. You can easily get lost in this town.

l. Nishu is tall. She can reach the ceiling.