Class 7 English Lesson 11

Reading I

Answer the questions.

a. Who do you think the person in the picture is?
Ans 👉 I think the person in the picture is Dr. Sanduk Ruit.

b. What do you think his profession is?
Ans 👉 I think his profession is an ophthalmologist, a doctor who treats eye diseases.

A. Which words in the text have the following meanings? Write the words from the text. The first letter has been given.

a. something that you think is more important than other things: Priority

b. to bring back a situation that existed before: Restore

c. unusual way that causes people to take notice: Remarkable

d. that can be treated/cured: Treatable

e. an act to show respect: Tribute

f. a doctor who treats eye diseases: Ophthalmologist

g. having a lot of prestige: Prestigious

h. aim: Mission

i. a doctor who performs operations: Surgeon

B. Complete the table with the information from the text above.

C. Write True or False for the following statements.

a. Dr. Ruit was born in the early 50’s. True

b. He is the eldest child of his parents. False

c. His father gave importance to his childrens’ education. True

d. He did his SLC in India. False

e. He studied MBBS in Nepal. False

f. Ruit developed cheaper eye lenses. True

g. Tilganga Eye Centre is now known as Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology. True

D. Answer the following questions.

a. Where was Dr. Ruit born?

Ans 👉 Dr. Sanduk Ruit was born in the remote mountainous village of Olangchunggola, Taplejung, Nepal.

b. What was his father’s occupation?

Ans 👉 His father was a small-time businessman.

c. How far was the nearest school from his home?

Ans 👉 The nearest school from his home was eleven days’ walk away in Darjeeling.

d. Name the countries where he studied.

Ans 👉 He studied in India, the Netherlands, Australia, and the United States.

e. What is special about Dr. Ruit’s new eye lenses?

Ans 👉 Dr. Ruit’s new eye lenses are special because they are much cheaper but have the same success rate as western techniques.

f. When was Tilganga Eye Centre established?

Ans 👉 Tilganga Eye Centre was established in 1994.

g. What type of awards has Dr. Ruit got?

Ans 👉 Dr. Ruit has received many prestigious national and international awards such as the Ramon Magsaysay Award, Padma Shri, and Suprasiddha Prabal Janasewashree (First).

E. Work in pairs. Take turns to talk about Dr. Sanduk Ruit in your own words.

Ans 👉 Dr. Sanduk Ruit is a famous Nepali eye doctor who was born in Taplejung. He worked hard to study medicine and became an ophthalmologist. He developed cheap eye lenses to help poor people see again. He also founded Tilganga Eye Centre in Kathmandu and has helped thousands of blind people. He is known all over the world for his great contribution to eye care.

Writing I

Write a short biography of a person you like most.

Ans 👉 I like Dr. Sanduk Ruit the most. He was born on September 4, 1954, in Olangchunggola, Taplejung, Nepal. His village was very remote with no school or hospital. He went to Darjeeling and later to Kathmandu for his education. He studied MBBS in India and received further training in the Netherlands, Australia, and the United States.

Dr. Ruit has helped thousands of people by restoring their eyesight with his special, low-cost eye surgery. He established the Tilganga Eye Centre in Nepal and has trained many doctors from different countries. For his great contribution, he has received many awards like the Ramon Magsaysay Award, Padma Shri, and Suprasiddha Prabal Janasewashree. He is famous all over the world for his selfless service to humanity.

Grammar I

B. Complete the sentences with who, where or which.

a. I have a friend who speaks four languages.

b. We should only buy products which can be recycled.

c. I can’t find the pen which I borrowed from you.

d. Do you remember the park where we met?

e. At the party, there were three people who knew me.

f. I want to see the film which everybody’s talking about.

g. What’s the name of the man who lives next door?

h. This is the computer which I bought from my friend.

i. Look at the man who is dancing with your sister.

j. That’s the house where I lived as a child.

C. Combine the sentences using who, which or where.

a. These are the friends who I met in Kathmandu.

b. That’s the neighbour who helped us.

c. What’s the name of the film which you watched yesterday?

d. He drives a car which is very expensive.

e. The octopus is the only animal which has three hearts.

f. That’s the shop where I bought my TV.

g. This is the school where I studied.

h. That’s the bus which was broken down yesterday.

Reading II

Answer the questions.

a. Which city is shown in the pictures?

Ans 👉 The city shown in the pictures is Kathmandu.

b. What things is it famous for?

Ans 👉 It is famous for its temples, historical palaces, Buddhist shrines, and cultural heritage.

A. Match the words with their meanings.

a. hub – vi. a central point

b. carved – viii. having the patterns on something made by cutting

c. adjoining – i. next to or joined to something

d. pronouncements – vii. formal public statements

e. outskirts – ii. the parts of a city that are furthest from the centre

f. dome – iii. a spherical roof with a circular base

g. vulnerable – iv. weak or easily hurt

h. sprawl – v. construction spreading in an ugly way

B. Complete the sentences with the words from above.

a. The government made some pronouncements on changes in its policy.

b. They live on the outskirts of Kathmandu.

c. The roof of the stadium looks like a dome.

d. Old people are highly vulnerable to the flu.

e. The airport has become an international hub.

f. The carved door of the temple looks nice.

g. They live in adjoining rooms.

C. Answer the following questions.

a. What does Kasthamandap mean?

Ans 👉 Kasthamandap means a wooden temple said to have been built from the wood of a single tree in 1596.

b. What prompted the construction of modern style buildings in Kathmandu?

Ans 👉 The destruction caused by the earthquake in 1934 CE prompted the construction of many modern-style buildings in Kathmandu.

c. Who built Taleju temple?

Ans 👉 Taleju temple was built by Raja Mahindra Malla in 1549 CE.

d. What is meant by Tundikhel?

Ans 👉 Tundikhel is the parade ground from which important government pronouncements were formerly made first to the army.

e. Where is Boudhanath located?

Ans 👉 Boudhanath is located about three miles northeast of Kathmandu.

f. Why did UNESCO list various sites of Kathmandu in the World Heritage List?

Ans 👉 UNESCO listed various sites of Kathmandu in the World Heritage List because of its vast historic and cultural importance.

g. What was the impact of 2015 earthquake on Kathmandu?

Ans 👉 The 2015 earthquake caused severe damage to Kathmandu, especially in its historic centre. Many buildings were destroyed, thousands of people were injured or killed, and tens of thousands became homeless.

D. Suppose you are talking to a foreigner who doesn’t know anything about the place where you live. Describe it to him/her.

Ans 👉 I live in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. It lies in the hilly region and is surrounded by beautiful hills. It is a historical and cultural city with many temples, old palaces, and monuments. It is also a modern city with schools, hospitals, and busy streets. The weather here is pleasant, and people from different places live together happily. I like my city because it is full of culture and traditions, but I dislike the pollution and traffic.

Grammar II

B. Make questions for these statements so that the answers will be the words in bold.

a. They went to Spain. → Where did they go?

b. He writes novels. → What does he write?

c. The girls watched a movie. → What did the girls watch?

d. He discovered the truth. → What did he discover?

e. I am leaving at 7:00 a.m. → When are you leaving?

f. This is my book. → Whose book is this?

g. He runs fast. → How does he run?

h. I like pop music. → What kind of music do you like?

i. There are twenty students. → How many students are there?

j. The film was interesting. → What was the film like?

Writing II

Write a short paragraph describing your village/town.

Ans 👉 I live in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. It is located in the hilly region of central Nepal. The name Kathmandu comes from “Kasthamandap,” a wooden temple built from the wood of a single tree. Kathmandu covers a small valley surrounded by green hills. It is famous for its historical temples, palaces, and cultural heritage. I like my city because it is full of life and culture, but I dislike the pollution and traffic problems.

Project Work

Ans 👉 Go to the library and collect information about a famous person from Nepal or another country. Prepare a poster or mind map including details like name, date of birth, place of birth, major contributions, and awards received.

Extra Bit

a. Mary pronounces every word clearly.

b. We like to go sailing in clear weather.

c. The teacher asked us an easy question.

d. I answered the teacher’s question easily.

e. You speak English very well.

f. Your English is very good.