Class 6 English Lesson 8

Reading I

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

a. mystery – difficult to understand
b. magnificent – grand in appearance
c. endangered – going to die out
d. solitude – silence

B. Read the text again and write True for true and False for false statements.

a. Rara Lake is the second largest lake in Nepal. False

b. The visitors can also go hiking around Rara Lake. True

c. The visitors can see the images of hills in the water. True

d. Talcha is the nearest airport to get to Rara. True

C. Answer the following questions.

a. What are the two amazing things about the lake?

Ans 👉 Rara Lake changes three different colours in a day and has a mirror effect where hills and forests are reflected clearly in the water.

b. Why is Rara one of the best destinations for trekkers and visitors?

Ans 👉 Rara is rich in natural beauty, has hiking routes, diverse plants and animals, and provides a peaceful environment.

c. Make a list of the endangered animals found in Rara National Park.

Ans 👉 Red panda, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, leopard, and wild boar.

d. Why is the water in Rara Lake less polluted?

Ans 👉 The lake is less crowded and free from dirt and contamination.

e. How can one get to Rara Lake?

Ans 👉 One can reach Rara Lake by air through Talcha airport or by road through the Karnali Highway.

D. Have you ever visited a lake? Share your experience.

Ans 👉 Yes, I have visited a lake. It was calm and beautiful. I enjoyed the fresh air and peaceful surroundings.

Speaking

A. Look at the pictures and words under them. What do they mean?

Ans 👉 They show degrees of comparison: positive, comparative, and superlative forms of adjectives.

B. Study these words.

Ans 👉 The words in the second column are comparative adjectives and the words in the third column are superlative adjectives.

C. Work in pairs. Insert a comparative or superlative into the questions.

a. What country is the best to live in? Why?

Ans 👉 Nepal is the best to live in because it is peaceful and beautiful.

b. What is the scariest movie you have watched?

Ans 👉 The scariest movie I have watched is a horror movie.

c. Is a sports car faster than a bicycle?

Ans 👉 Yes, a sports car is faster than a bicycle.

d. What is the hottest place you have ever been to?

Ans 👉 Terai is the hottest place I have been to.

e. What is the worst present you have ever received?

Ans 👉 The worst present I received was a broken toy.

Listening

A. Look at the picture and answer the questions.

a. Do you know which place it is?

Ans 👉 It is a restaurant.

b. Why do we go to this place?

Ans 👉 We go there to eat food.

c. Can you guess what the person is talking about?

Ans 👉 The person is talking about ordering food.

Grammar

A. Write the comparative and superlative forms of these adjectives.

small – smaller – smallest

big – bigger – biggest

tall – taller – tallest

heavy – heavier – heaviest

clean – cleaner – cleanest

happy – happier – happiest

loud – louder – loudest

large – larger – largest

noisy – noisier – noisiest

fast – faster – fastest

fat – fatter – fattest

thin – thinner – thinnest

B. Complete the following sentences using suitable forms of adjectives.

a. Ans 👉 It is hot in summer in Kathmandu, but Biratnagar is hotter than Kathmandu.

b. Ans 👉 My notebook is very clean.

c. Ans 👉 The longest river in Nepal is the Koshi River.

d. Ans 👉 Our class is the largest of all.

e. Ans 👉 My jacket is warmer than yours.

f. Ans 👉 We wear thin clothes in the summer season.

g. Ans 👉 My pencil is the longest of all.

h. Ans 👉 He is the tallest student in my class.

Writing

A. Describe the picture using adjectives.

Ans 👉 This is a beautiful village. There are tall houses, green trees, and small flowers. The pine tree is taller than the mango tree. The hills are high and the river is long.

B. Write how your classroom is different from others.

Ans 👉 My classroom is cleaner and larger than other classrooms. It is brighter and more comfortable. We have better desks and a wider space to study.

Reading II

a. What is the name of the girl in the picture?

Ans 👉 The name of the girl is Anne Frank.

b. Why is she popular?

Ans 👉 She is popular because she wrote a diary about her life during the Nazi period.

Anne Frank: A Short Life

A. Complete the table.

1929

Ans 👉 Anne Frank was born.

1933

Ans 👉 Adolf Hitler came to power and the Frank family moved to Amsterdam.

1934

Ans 👉 Anne adapted to her new life, learnt Dutch, made friends and enjoyed school.

1939

Ans 👉 Hitler’s armies invaded Poland.

1940

Ans 👉 The Germans occupied the Netherlands and strict laws were imposed on Jews.

1941

Ans 👉 Anne had to change schools because Jewish children were separated.

1944

Ans 👉 Anne and her family were arrested from the Secret Annex.

B. Write down the questions corresponding to these dates in the life of Anne Frank.

1929: When: Ans 👉 When was Anne Frank born?

1933: Why: Ans 👉 Why did the Frank family move to Amsterdam?

1939: What: Ans 👉 What happened in 1939?

1944: Who: Ans 👉 Who arrested Anne Frank and her family?

C. Answer the following questions.

a. What were the Jews not allowed to do in the 1940s?

Ans 👉 They were not allowed to own businesses, use public transport, buy certain items, or walk freely with others.

b. How old was Anne in 1942?

Ans 👉 Anne was 13 years old in 1942.

c. Where did her family hide?

Ans 👉 Her family hid in the Secret Annex.

D. Prepare a timeline of your life till now. Write the years and events.

Ans 👉

Birth year – I was born.

School year – I joined school.

Recent year – I am studying in Grade 6.

E. Write all the past forms of verbs from the text and use them in your own sentences.

Ans 👉

was – I was born in Nepal.

came – My father came home early.

moved – We moved to a new house.

learnt – I learnt English.

enjoyed – I enjoyed the trip.

invaded – (not applicable to me)

occupied – (not applicable to me)

changed – I changed my school bag.

gave – My parents gave me a gift.

wrote – I wrote a letter.

hid – (not applicable to me)

arrested – (not applicable to me)

Writing

A. With the help of your parents recall some of your past habits. Write what you used to do and what you did not use to do.

Ans 👉 I used to play outside every evening. I used to watch cartoons. I did not use to study regularly. I did not use to wake up early.

B. Observe the pictures and write the differences you find.

Ans 👉 In the past there was more greenery and less population. There was less pollution and fewer buildings. At present there are big buildings, more population, and more pollution.

Project work

Collect pictures of your locality both present and past and write the changes.

Ans 👉 In the past my locality was cleaner and greener. There were fewer houses and less traffic. Now there are many buildings, more vehicles, and more pollution.

Extra bit: Alphabetical order

Ans 👉 The given words are arranged according to the English alphabetical order from A to Z.