Class 7 English Lesson 14

Reading I

Look at the pictures below and answer the following questions.

a. Have you ever seen a snow-covered mountain from another country?

Ans 👉 No, I have not seen a snow-covered mountain from another country, but I have seen pictures of them in books and on the internet.

b. Do you know the name of any three mountains? If yes, tell your friends about them.

Ans 👉 Yes, I know the names of three mountains. They are Mt. Everest, Mt. K2, and Mt. Kanchenjunga.

B. Answer these questions.

a. What is the local name of K2?

Ans 👉 The local name of K2 is Dapsang or Chogori.

b. When was the mountain discovered?

Ans 👉 K2 was discovered in 1856 by Colonel T. G. Montgomerie.

c. Who is H. H. Godwin Austen?

Ans 👉 H. H. Godwin Austen was the first surveyor of K2 and a 19th century English geographer.

d. When did people start to climb K2?

Ans 👉 People started to climb K2 in 1902.

e. When did people successfully reach the top of K2?

Ans 👉 People successfully reached the top of K2 on July 31, 1954.

f. What makes the climbing of K2 more difficult?

Ans 👉 Climbing K2 is difficult due to frequent and severe storms, dangerous slopes, and the high elevation making it hard for humans to function.

C. Write True or False for the following statements.

a. K2 is the highest mountain in the world. False

b. The mountain was unknown until the 1900s. False

c. A team of Americans first attempted to climb K2. False

d. The first successful expedition was a complete success without any death. False

e. Mt. Everest is easier to climb than K2. True

D. There are many mountains in the northern part of Nepal. Make a list of the mountains and find out their heights and compare them.

Ans 👉 Some of the mountains in northern Nepal:

• Mt. Everest – 8,848.86 m

• Mt. Kanchenjunga – 8,586 m

• Mt. Lhotse – 8,516 m

• Mt. Makalu – 8,485 m

• Mt. Cho Oyu – 8,188 m

Comparison: Mt. Everest is the highest, followed by Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.

Pronunciation

Listen to your teacher and repeat:
‘portion’, ‘glacier’, ‘summit’, ‘expedition’, ‘approximately’, ‘conquer’, ‘elevation’, ‘fraction’, ‘proportion’, ‘successfully’.

Writing I

Using the idea map, write a short description of Rara Lake.

Ans 👉 Rara Lake is located in Mugu District. It is the biggest freshwater lake in Nepal, with a height of 2,990 meters. The lake covers an area of 9.8 km² and has a maximum depth of 167 meters. Rara Lake is surrounded by the smallest national park, Rara National Park. The lake is very beautiful and attracts many visitors who enjoy the peaceful environment and the natural scenery.

Grammar I

B. Choose a verb from the brackets to complete the sentences.

a. Every generation has its own characteristics.

b. A generation gap consists of differences in different aspects.

c. A lot of changes have occurred in the village since I left it.

d. The beautiful scenery of the place attracts more tourists.

e. Ten kilos of sugar is sufficient for us now.

f. Police were investigating the case carefully.

g. One of the students has been selected for the school award.

h. The man with roses in his hands looks like your brother.

Listening

A. Look at the picture and answer the questions.

a. What do you see in the picture?

Ans 👉 I see a canal with ships passing through it, which is the Panama Canal.

b. Have you seen this in your locality? Where?

Ans 👉 No, I have not seen it in my locality because it is in Panama.

c. What is it used for?

Ans 👉 It is used for connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean and allowing ships to pass through easily.

B. Complete the sentences.

a. The Panama Canal connects the Pacific and the Atlantic ocean.

b. The French began to construct the canal in 1881.

c. Almost thousands of people died while building the canal.

d. The USA handed the canal to Panama in 1999.

e. Every year, almost 40,000 ships come through the canal.

C. Surf the Internet or visit the library and find out more statistics about the Panama Canal and share them with your friends.

Ans 👉 The Panama Canal is 82 km long and reduces the shipping distance between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans by about 15,000 km. It has a system of locks that lift and lower ships by 26 meters to cross the Isthmus of Panama. About 14,000 ships pass through it every year, and it generates significant revenue for Panama.

Reading II

Look at the text below and answer these questions.

a. Have you ever seen this type of document? Where?

Ans 👉 Yes, I have seen this type of document at my school. It is usually kept in the school office or library.

b. What is it called?

Ans 👉 It is called a prospectus.

c. Does your school have one?

Ans 👉 Yes, my school has a prospectus that provides information about the school.

A. Choose the words from the box to complete the sentences.

a. The baby is still not well. He was deprived of oxygen during birth.

b. She takes a bath regularly. She wants to ensure personal hygiene.

c. These children are from an underprivileged community. We’ve provided them with necessary things at school.

d. Thirty percent of the students need support classes in Mathematics.

e. Nepal needs skilled human resources to utilise the available natural resources.

f. Our school canteen is cheap. It provides its services at nominal prices.

g. No one brings homemade food. Everyone eats at the cafeteria.

h. After finishing her higher education, Ms. Tharu devoted herself to social work.

B. Write True or False for the following statements.

a. The school was established more than 50 years ago. True

b. The school is located in a remote village. False

c. Students and guardians get a chance to interact with the school family. True

d. The students can eat at the school cafeteria. True

e. The school is one of the most expensive schools in Nepal. False

C. Answer the questions.

a. When was the school established?

Ans 👉 The school was established in 2018 BS.

b. Make a list of the programmes offered by the school.

Ans 👉 The programmes offered are: Montessori-based pre-primary classes, Basic level classes (1-8), and Secondary level classes (9-12).

c. Is the school suitable for underprivileged students? How do you know?

Ans 👉 Yes, the school is suitable for underprivileged students because it provides scholarships and aims to give quality education to students from underprivileged and marginalised communities.

d. Has the school got computers? How do you know?

Ans 👉 Yes, the school has computers as it mentions a well-equipped computer lab in the prospectus.

e. What is the email address of the school?

Ans 👉 The email address of the school is ssschool2018@gmail.com.

D. Visit different sections of your school and list the facilities available there.

Ans 👉 The school has a science lab, library, computer lab, classrooms with projectors, well-managed cafeteria, sports ground, and audio-visual classrooms.

Speaking

A. Act out the following conversations.

• How far is the nearest museum from here? – It’s about a 20-minute walk.

• How much does it weigh? – It’s twenty kilos.

B. Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer questions based on these clues.

Ans 👉
a. Time to get to your school: It’s about a 20-minute walk.

b. Kerosene you need: I need 5 litres.

c. Your school from the bus park: It is about 3 km.

d. Your father: He is 5 feet tall.

e. Your weight: I weigh 35 kg.

f. Your classroom window: It is about 3 feet.

g. How long is Koshi River: It is 720 km long.

Writing II

Design a similar prospectus for your school using the outline.

Introduction: ABC High School was established in 2065 BS. It runs classes from grade 1 to 12 and focuses on quality education for all students.

Vision: To develop ABC High School as a centre for academic excellence.

Mission: To provide quality education to all students, including those from underprivileged backgrounds, and to create an inclusive learning environment.

Major Programmes: Montessori-based pre-primary, Basic level (1-8), Secondary level (9-12).

Main Features: Science lab, library, computer lab, well-equipped classrooms, audio-visual classrooms, cafeteria, and sports facilities.

Admission Process: Students fulfilling the school’s criteria can apply for the entrance test to join grade 6, 9, or 11.

Fee Structure: The school charges nominal fees to ensure access to education for all students.

Scholarships: Various scholarships are provided to deserving students and students from underprivileged communities.

Grammar II

A. Match the questions in column A with their possible answers in Column B.

a. How tall is your house? – iv. It’s about 20 feet.

b. How long is the East West highway? – iii. It’s 1027.67 kilometres.

c. How much water do you drink a day? – vi. I drink 2 litres of water every day.

d. How far is Kathmandu from Pokhara? – v. It’s about 200 kilometres.

e. How tall is your younger brother? – ii. He’s 3’5″.

f. How much does your bag weigh? – i. It’s about 2.5 kilograms.

B. Rearrange the words to make sensible questions.

a. How far has the pilot reached?

b. How long is the Karnali Bridge?

c. How tall is a giraffe?

d. How high can you reach?

e. How long is your ruler?

Project Work

Ans 👉 Visit two or three schools in your locality, collect their prospectuses, and present them to the class, talking briefly about the facilities, programmes, and vision of each school.

Extra bit

Use of ‘some’ and ‘any’:

• Do you have any children?

• Did you see any children?

• I didn’t see any children.

• We saw some tigers at the zoo, but we didn’t see any elephants.

• I haven’t got any money.

• He’s very hungry. Give him some food.

• Would you like to have some tea?

Use of many, several, (a) few, a little, much, a bit of:

• I have many friends.

• She has several books.

• I have a few pages left to read.

• Few people came to the meeting.

• Would you like a little water?

• I don’t have much mone