Class 7 English Unit 2

Reading I

A. Write the words from the text which have the following meaning.

a. That cannot be done. I ………….

Ans 👉 impossible

b. Above your head; in the sky. O ………….

Ans 👉 overhead

c. The power or right to do something. F ………….

Ans 👉 freedom

d. A series of regular hits of something, such as your heart. B ………….

Ans 👉 beat

e. To suffer or die because you do not have enough to eat. S………….

Ans 👉 starve

f. A clear precious stone, the hardest substance. D ………….

Ans 👉 diamond

B. Complete the following sentences with the words from the previous task.

a. She is ………….ing herself to try to lose weight.

Ans 👉 starving

b. I find it …………. to lie to her.

Ans 👉 impossible

c. Planes flew …………. constantly.

Ans 👉 overhead

d. Gold is less expensive than ……………. .

Ans 👉 diamond

e. I have been running for one hour. My heart is …………. faster.

Ans 👉 beating

f. Everyone has the right to …………. of education.

Ans 👉 freedom

C. Read the story again and write True or False for the following statements.

a. The man held the bird in his hand.

Ans 👉 True

b. The bird said that it enjoyed being caught in the net.

Ans 👉 False

c. The bird’s suggestions were wise.

Ans 👉 True

d. The bird really had a diamond inside it.

Ans 👉 False

e. The man believed that the bird had a diamond.

Ans 👉 True

f. The bird was happy to be free.

Ans 👉 True

D. Read the story again and put the following sentences in the correct order.

a. The man requested the bird to come back to him.

b. A man saw a bird caught in a net.

c. The small bird gave him three suggestions.

d. The man set the bird free.

e. The bird laughed for the third time and flew away.

f. The small bird talked to the man.

Ans 👉 The correct order is: b, f, c, d, a, e.

Grammar I

A. Read the story, ‘A Small Bird’s Wisdom’ again and write down all the nouns in the correct columns below.

Ans 👉 (Students should list countable nouns like bird, man, diamond, and uncountable nouns like freedom, advice, breath.)

B. Countable or Uncountable? Look at the sentences below. Are the nouns highlighted in the following sentences countable or uncountable?

a. I made a cake this morning.

Ans 👉 Countable

b. She has bought a box of chocolates.

Ans 👉 Countable

c. I love coffee with hot milk.

Ans 👉 Uncountable

d. Can you get some coffee please?

Ans 👉 Uncountable

e. I’ll have a coffee, please.

Ans 👉 Countable

f. I’ve got some garlic and some butter.

Ans 👉 Uncountable

g. I haven’t got enough paper.

Ans 👉 Uncountable

h. I’m frightened of dogs.

Ans 👉 Countable

i. Strawberries have a lot of vitamin C.

Ans 👉 Countable

j. Some students have run away after seeing the headteacher.

Ans 👉 Countable

C. Complete the sentences with a, an or some.

a. He’ll need …………… umbrella if he goes out.

Ans 👉 an

b. Daisy needs …………… new phone.

Ans 👉 a

c. How about …………… cup of tea please?

Ans 👉 a

d. I’ve got …………… idea!

Ans 👉 an

e. Could you get me …………… more tea please?

Ans 👉 some

f. I’ve got …………… lemon, an apple and …………… chicken.

Ans 👉 a, some

g. I’d like …………… blue pen.

Ans 👉 a

h. There are ……………… books on the table.

Ans 👉 some

i. Would you like …………… apple?

Ans 👉 an

j. Here’s …………… lemon from our garden.

Ans 👉 a

Speaking

A. What might you say in the following situations? Choose one expression from the box.

a. You are feeling hot.

Ans 👉 May I open the window please?

b. Your mobile phone isn’t working.

Ans 👉 Do you mind if I use your phone please?

c. You are looking for a chair to sit on.

Ans 👉 Is it okay if I sit here please?

d. You want to type something on the computer.

Ans 👉 May I use your computer please?

e. It’s raining outside but you need to go out.

Ans 👉 Do you mind if I take your umbrella please?

f. You are going to a party but you don’t have any appropriate clothes.

Ans 👉 Can I wear your suit tonight please?

g. You’ve lost your pen and you want to write something.

Ans 👉 Can I use your pen, please?

B. The following expressions are used for responding to someone asking for permission. Put them in the correct box.

Giving permission        Refusing permission

No, no I don’t mind.     I’m afraid you can’t.

Yes, you can.                 Sorry.

Sure.                             No problem.

Sure, go ahead.             No, sorry.

Yes, you may.                 –

Yes, certainly.                 –

C. Work in pairs. Take turns to talk to each other in the following situations. Give or refuse permission.

leave class early

take this chair

have some more ice cream

borrow your calculator

bring my friend to the party

drink water

open the window

turn on the

Ans 👉 (This is a speaking activity for classroom practice. Students take turns giving or refusing permission based on the situations.)

Reading II

Answer the following questions.

a. How do you feel if you are tired of something?

👉 You feel bored, frustrated, or like giving up when you are tired of something.

b. How does a very old man/woman feel in the last stages of his/her life?

👉 A very old man/woman feels weak, emotional, and ready to say goodbye in the last stages of life.

A. Find words from the poem that rhyme with these words.

a. be 👉 me

b. might 👉 light

c. stay 👉 day

d. know 👉 go

e. say 👉 today

B. Find the words from the above poem and match to the meanings below.

a. a situation when you have no one to talk to 👉 lonely

b. strength 👉 might

c. the part of a person that includes their mind, feelings and character 👉 spirit

d. pull 👉 draw

e. to have something/somebody in your hand, arms, etc. 👉 hold

C. Read the poem again and write True or False for the following statements.

a. The speaker wants to escape the lonely nights. 👉 True

b. The speaker isn’t satisfied with his past life. 👉 False

c. The speaker wants to live his best forever. 👉 False

d. The speaker has tears in his eyes. 👉 False

e. The speaker thinks that it’s easy to go. 👉 False

Grammar II

B. Complete the sentences with a/an, some or any.

a. It is …………… dog. 👉 a

b. Have you got …………… friends? 👉 any

c. I bought …………… milk. 👉 some

d. Linda does not have …………… pets. 👉 any

e. There is …………… orange on the table. 👉 an

f. Tim eats …………… cheese every day. 👉 some

g. We don’t have …………… bread. 👉 any

Writing

A. Fill up the blanks to complete the email.

To: Sanskriti
Subject: Leave Application

Dear Sanskriti,

I hope you are in good health. I am writing to request your permission to attend my sister’s wedding in my village from 15th to 21st April, 2021. I would like to apply for seven days’ leave. I assure you that I will cover all my missed lessons.

I look forward to your positive reply.

Sincerely,
Sanskriti Rai

C. Write a letter asking your sister for permission to go on the trip.

Date: 22nd July 2025
Place: Kathmandu

Dear Sister,

I hope you are doing well. I wanted to inform you that our school is organising an educational tour to Lumbini next week. All my friends are going, and I also want to join them on this exciting trip.

This will be a great opportunity for me to learn about the birthplace of Lord Buddha and explore historical places. I promise to be careful and follow all the instructions from teachers.

Please give me your permission to go on this trip. I will be very thankful.

Your loving brother,
Aagnesh

Project Work

Write a request letter to the headteacher for permission to use the football ground.

Date: 22nd July 2025
Place: Kathmandu

To,
The Headteacher,
XYZ School, Kathmandu

Subject: Request to use the football ground

Dear Sir/Madam,

We, the students of Grade 7, are planning to organise a science exhibition in our school. For this event, we would like to request you to kindly grant us permission to use the football ground. The space will help us display our projects properly and allow parents and visitors to observe everything comfortably.

We assure you that we will maintain cleanliness and take full responsibility for the ground.

We hope you will grant us the permission.

Yours faithfully,
Grade 7 Students