Class 7 English Lesson 19

Reading I 

Guess the answers to these questions.

a. What are the largest animals on Earth? Make a list of five animals.

Ans 👉 The largest animals on Earth are elephant, giraffe, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, and whale.

b. What animal do you think is the largest of them all?

Ans 👉 I think the whale is the largest of them all.

A. Solve the crossword puzzle.

B. Write whether the following statements are True or False.

a. There are other land animals larger than elephants. False

b. The Asian and the African are the two major species of elephants found in the world. True

c. African elephants weigh more than Asian ones. True

d. Tusks are of no use for elephants. False

e. Elephants spend two thirds of their time eating. True

f. The herd of the elephants is ruled by a male. False

C. Answer these questions.

a. Why do elephants look unique?

Ans 👉 Elephants look unique because they have long trunks, large floppy ears, and wide thick legs.

b. Where do African elephants live?

Ans 👉 African elephants live in Sub-Saharan Africa and the rainforests of Central and West Africa.

c. What is the average age of Asian elephants?

Ans 👉 The average age of Asian elephants is about 60 years.

d. What unique things do elephants and human beings share?

Ans 👉 Elephants and human beings share the same characteristic of being right or left-handed or tusked.

e. How do elephants care for weak and injured members?

Ans 👉 Elephants care for weak and injured members by paying close attention to their well-being and taking care of them.

f. When do the male elephants quit their herd?

Ans 👉 Male elephants quit their herd when they become sexually mature at the age of 8 to 13 years.

D. Have you or any of your friends ever seen an elephant? Where did you or they see it? Describe the features of an elephant to your friends.

Ans 👉 Yes, I have seen an elephant in the zoo. It has a long trunk, big ears, and thick legs. Its skin is rough and grey, and it has two long tusks. It is very big and strong.

Speaking

A. Read what people are saying about elephants.

Elephants are the world’s largest land animals.
You can identify the two species apart by their ears.
Their trunks are flexible.
Their tusks are actually teeth.
They’ve got thick skin.
They communicate through vibrations.
Calves can stand on their own within 20 minutes of birth.

B. Work in pairs. Tell your partner what was said about elephants, as in the example.

Example: The teacher said that elephants are the world’s largest land animals.

Ans 👉

1. The teacher said that elephants are the world’s largest land animals.

2. He said that we can identify the two species apart by their ears.

3. She said that their trunks are flexible.

4. He said that their tusks are actually teeth.

5. She said that they have got thick skin.

6. He said that they communicate through vibrations.

7. She said that calves can stand on their own within 20 minutes of birth.

Grammar I

A. What is the boy in the picture saying? Tell your friends what the boy is saying.

Ans 👉 The boy is saying that elephants are very big animals and they have long trunks.

B. Match the statements in column A with their reported speech in column B.

C. Now, report the following statements as in the example below.

Example: Human blood is red.
Mr. Sen said that human blood is red.

a. The sky is blue.

Ans 👉 Nita said that the sky is blue.

b. The Earth rotates on its axis.

Ans 👉 Sabin told me that the Earth rotates on its axis.

c. There are seven days in a week.

Ans 👉 Nabina said that there are seven days in a week.

d. Diamond is the hardest element.

Ans 👉 The science teacher said that diamond is the hardest element.

e. Sentences in English are separated by a full stop.

Ans 👉 Our English teacher said that sentences in English are separated by a full stop.

f. Dark clouds are the signs of rain.

Ans 👉 My mother said that dark clouds are the signs of rain.

g. It’s very cold at the North and South Poles.

Ans 👉 Our geography teacher told us that it’s very cold at the North and South Poles.

Writing I

A. Look at the text you wrote in ‘C’ above in the listening section. Read it and answer these questions.

a. What is the text?

Ans 👉 The text is a voice message.

b. Who has left it?

Ans 👉 Ellen has left it.

c. What is it about?

Ans 👉 It is about an invitation to a housewarming party.

C. Now, write similar messages to your friend in the following situations.

a. Giving best wishes to a friend on a special occasion such as Dashain/Eid/Christmas.

Ans 👉

Dear Sita,
Happy Dashain! May this festival bring you joy, peace, and happiness.
Best wishes,
Ramesh

b. Your school starts at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.

Ans 👉

Hi Bina,
Don’t forget our school will start at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow. Please be on time.
Your friend,
Kiran

c. The cricket match for tomorrow has been postponed for the day after tomorrow.

Ans 👉

Hello Nimesh,
The cricket match for tomorrow has been postponed to the day after tomorrow. See you then!
From,
Manoj

Reading II

Look at the picture and answer these questions.

a. What do you see in the picture?

Ans 👉 I see a personal computer, including a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

b. Can you name any of the items?

Ans 👉 The items I can name are the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and mouse pad.

c. Do you have any of these devices? If yes, what do you use it/them for?

Ans 👉 Yes, I have a personal computer at home. I use it for doing my homework, browsing the internet, and playing educational games.

A. What do the words/phrases on the left refer to? Match.

a. Power button – ii. helps to switch on the computer.

b. Monitor – vi. is the computer screen.

c. Keyboard – v. helps us type documents.

d. Home button – i. leads to the beginning of the document.

e. Backspace – iii. erases text on a document.

f. Mouse pad – iv. is available on a laptop computer.

B. Write True or False for the following statements.

a. The ‘Power’ button varies based on the type of computer. True

b. A keyboard is not an input device. False

c. The F1 key helps to shut down the computer. False

d. The ‘Delete’ button erases text on a document. True

e. A mouse has more than two clicking points. False

f. One should remove the electric cables after shutting down the computer. True

C. Answer these questions.

a. What type of device is a computer?

Ans 👉 A computer is an electronic device.

b. What should a user do first to start a computer?

Ans 👉 A user should press the power button first to start the computer.

c. What is the computer screen similar to?

Ans 👉 The computer screen is similar to a television screen.

d. How many function keys are there on a keyboard?

Ans 👉 There are twelve function keys on a keyboard, numbered F1 to F12.

e. Write any one feature of the mouse.

Ans 👉 A mouse is a hand-held device used to move the cursor on the screen.

f. What should a user do after s/he uses a computer?

Ans 👉 After using a computer, a user should turn it off properly and remove the power cables.

D. Do you, your family or your friends have a computer at school or at home? What do you or they use it for? Discuss its advantages in student life.

Ans 👉 Yes, my family has a computer at home. We use it for studying, typing assignments, and searching for information online. It helps students learn faster and keeps our work organized.

Grammar II

B. Rearrange the given words to make meaningful sentences.

a. Don’t waste your time if you want to be successful.

b. Pollution increases everywhere if people throw wastes.

c. We do regular exercises if our muscles become strong.

d. We become weak if we don’t eat a balanced diet.

e. They give off oxygen if we plant trees.

C. Use the correct forms of verbs from the brackets to complete the sentences.

a. If you freeze water, it becomes solid.

b. If you mix red and blue, you get purple.

c. Does ice melt if you heat it?

d. The metal expands if you heat it.

e. Go to bed early if you are tired.

f. If you press this button, the TV switches on.

g. If they work too much, they get tired.

h. The baby wakes up if you make too much noise.

i. Does oil float if you pour it into water?

Extra Bit

Choose your five favourite facts about the human body and put them in order of priority.

Ans 👉

1. Your brain is sometimes more active when you’re asleep than you’re awake.

2. The human heart beats more than three billion times in an average lifespan.

3. Scientists estimate that the nose can recognise a trillion different scents!

4. Your mouth produces about one litre of saliva each day.

5. Humans are the only species known to blush.