Class 8 English Unit 13 Note
#Unit -13 Nepal is the first country to double its tiger population
Reading I
A. Match the words in column A with their meanings given in column B.
a. nationwide – iv. existing in all parts of a particular country
b. intricately – vi. with a lot of different parts that fit together
c. poaching – ii. hunting birds and animals illegally
d. enforcement – i. the act of making people obey a particular law or rule
e. coexistence – iii. the state of being together in the same place at the same time
f. dispersal – v. the process of spreading something over a wide area
B. Fill in the blanks with correct information from the text.
1. The third tiger and prey survey found a total of 235 tigers in Nepal.
2. Tigers are at the top of the food chain.
3. The national commission related to tiger conservation in Nepal is headed by the Prime Minister of Nepal.
4. National and international stakeholders have supported the tiger conservation program.
5. Development works and construction should be conducted in a wildlife-friendly way.
C. Answer these questions.
a. How many tiger surveys have already been conducted?
👉 Four tiger surveys have already been conducted in Nepal.
b. What was the percentage of tigers in 2010 in Asia?
👉 The tiger population in the wild had drastically dropped by 97% by 2010 in Asia.
c. When was the St. Petersburg declaration made?
👉 The St. Petersburg Declaration was made in 2010.
d. Mention any one initiative that Nepal has adopted for tiger conservation.
👉 Nepal has established additional habitats for tigers and prey species, such as Banke National Park and the extension of Parsa National Park.
e. What are the threats to tiger conservation?
👉 The threats to tiger conservation include poaching, illegal wildlife trade, and the impacts of climate change.
D. In Nepal, some development and construction activities have been conducted without considering nature and its ecosystem. What might be its effects? Discuss.
👉 Development and construction activities can have a significant impact on the environment in Nepal. These activities can lead to deforestation, pollution, habitat destruction, and landslides. It is important to consider the environmental impact of these activities before they are undertaken. There are a number of ways to minimize the environmental impact of development and construction activities, such as reducing the amount of land that is cleared for development, using sustainable construction materials, reducing pollution, and protecting habitats. By taking these steps, we can help to protect Nepal’s natural environment and ensure that development and construction activities are sustainable.
Writing I
Chart Interpretation
The chart below shows the number of men and women studying engineering in a university. Write an interpretation of the chart.
👉 The chart below shows the number of men and women studying engineering at a university. This data indicates a positive trend towards gender equality in the field of engineering.
The bar chart shows the number of men and women studying engineering at a university between the years 1992 and 2012. The number of men studying engineering has decreased slightly over this period, from 1400 in 1992 to 1200 in 2012. The number of women studying engineering has increased steadily over this period, from 200 in 1992 to 600 in 2012. This has led to an overall increase in the number of engineering students, from 1600 in 1992 to 1800 in 2012.
The diagram shows that opportunities and perceptions regarding engineering are changing, and more women are breaking stereotypes and entering traditionally male-dominated fields.
Grammar I
a. I’m sorry, but there’s… no… (any/no)… milk. Is black tea OK?
b. If you want to lose weight, you should eat… less… (less/more) chocolate.
c. If you want to help me make breakfast, you can peel… some… (any/some) potatoes.
d. We don’t have… enough… (all/enough) tomatoes. Can you bring another five or six, please?
e. When I was a child, I used to drink… a lot of… (a lot of/most) milk.
f. I don’t generally like fruits but I eat… a lot of… (no/a lot of) mangoes.
g. I’m not sure if we can make a cake. Do we have… some… (some/much) eggs?
h. Sorry, I can’t go with you. I’ve got… some… (any/some) work to do.
Reading II
A Mousetrap:
A. Look at the dictionary and find the meaning of the following words.
a. Package: A package refers to a wrapped or sealed box, envelope, or container that holds items or goods for transport or delivery.
b. Worried: Worried means feeling anxious, concerned, or troubled about something.
c. Ingredient: An ingredient is a component or a substance used in the preparation of a meal or a recipe.
d. Delicious: Delicious describes food or drink that has a highly pleasing taste or flavor.
e. Celebrate: Celebrate means to observe or commemorate a special event, occasion, or achievement with festivities, joy, or ceremony.
B. Correct order of events in the drama:
c. A man and woman brought a mousetrap.
g. The mouse was afraid that he would get trapped.
a. The mouse asked for help with other animals.
b. None of the animals were ready to help the mouse.
e. A snake bit the woman.
f. The doctor recommended chicken soup to the woman.
d. All the animals except the mouse were killed one after another by the man.
C. Read the drama again and answer these questions.
a. Why was the mouse shocked when he saw a mousetrap?
👉 The mouse was shocked when he saw a mousetrap because it created a threat to his safety and well-being. Mousetraps are typically used to catch and kill mice, so the mouse recognized the danger it represented.
b. Who did the mouse complain with about the mousetrap in the house?
👉 The mouse complained to the chicken, lamb, and buffalo about the mousetrap in the house. However, none of the animals, except for the mouse, were concerned or willing to help.
c. What did the lamb reply when the mouse asked for help?
👉 When the mouse asked the lamb for help, the lamb replied that it could only offer prayers and reassured the mouse to stay calm, indicating its inability to take any direct action.
d. What happened to the woman when she went to see the mousetrap in the dark?
👉 When the woman went to see the mousetrap in the dark, she did not realize that it had caught a deadly snake instead. As a result, the snake bit her, causing her to cry out for help and faint.
e. Why did the couple decide to kill the buffalo?
👉 The couple decided to kill the buffalo because they wanted to celebrate the woman’s recovery from the snakebite by organizing a big party for their well-wishers.
D. “We need to help someone if they ask us for our help because we never know when we will be in the same situation.” Do you agree with the statement? Give reasons.
👉 Yes, I agree with the statement. It’s important to help someone when they ask for my help because I never know when I might be in the same situation and need help myself. If I were in a similar situation, I would appreciate it if someone helped me. By helping others, I contribute to creating a caring and supportive community where people can rely on each other. It’s a way of treating others the way I would like to be treated. So, offering help when someone asks for it is a kind and compassionate thing to do.
Grammar II
Underline the verb forms and identify their tenses. One example has been given.
a. The diagram is a bar graph.
Present Simple
b. The bar graph shows the population growth in Nepal over the 20 years.
Present Simple
c. Look! The dog is running.
Present Continuous
d. I‘ve found this pen on the floor.
Present Perfect
e. I‘d been studying at this school when you were born.
Past Perfect Continuous
B. Choose the correct options to complete the sentences.
a. Some teachers always us …….a lot of homework.
i. give
b. Tim and Dolma…..good friends. They always walk together.
i. are
c. Every morning, I …….at seven o’clock.
i. get up
d. It ……heavily at the moment.
ii. is raining
e. Fred…… his room. It looks neat now.
iii. has cleaned
f. Listen! My sister…… the Madal.
ii. is playing
g. We…….. here for 13 years. I think we’ll live here for three more years.
iv. have been living
h. Every day after breakfast, she ……the newspaper.
i. reads
i. We ……. him very well.
i. know
j. I wonder if he ……. my name.
i. remembers
C. Use the correct forms of the verbs given in brackets to complete the sentences.
a. Give me that book. It ..belongs… (belong) to me.
b. Listen! The head teacher is…. calling..(call) Rama.
c. They …play…(play) football every Saturday.
d. She …is taking..(take) a shower now.
e. Look! Nima..is carrying..(carry) two bags.
f. I ..have lost…(lose) my key. Can you help me to look for it?
g. …She has been dancing… (dance) for three hours. She will continue dancing for the next hour.
h. ..Have you heard…(hear) the news? The school will be closed tomorrow.
i. I usually live in Dhading but now I ….am living.(live) in Kathmandu.
j. He …has been teaching.. (teach) here for the last ten years. I think he’ll retire from this school.
Writing II
The following flowchart shows the process of making orange juice. Study the chart and write a short description of it.
[Oranges received, Best oranges selected, Oranges cleaned, Served in a glass, Filtrated, Juice extracted]
👉 The flowchart illustrates the process of making orange juice.
The process starts with the oranges being received. From the received oranges, the best ones are selected for further processing. The selected oranges then go through a cleaning process to ensure they are free from any dirt or impurities.
Once the oranges are cleaned, they are ready to be used for making juice. First, the oranges are filleted, which involves removing the peel and separating the segments. After filleting, the oranges are juiced to extract the liquid.
Finally, the freshly extracted orange juice is served in a glass, ready to be enjoyed.
