Class 8 English Unit 15

Reading I

A. The meanings of some of the words from the text are given below. Find the words and write them down next to their meanings.

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a. no longer in existence: extinct

b. to hunt birds or animals illegally: poaching

c. a period of ten years: a decade

d. people in your family who lived a long time ago: ancestors

e. kind or type: species

f. people who take an active part in the protection of the environment: conservationists

g. the atmosphere in which plants and animals can live: biosphere

h. suitable to live in: habitable

B. Read the text again and write True or False for these statements.

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a. You feel fresh when you go to a green place. – True

b. The earth was better when it was first created. – True

c. Many trees have been planted, so the earth has become greener. – False

d. Conservationists have succeeded in making all people aware of conservation. – False

e. More and more animals are being killed because of hunting and poaching. – True

C. Answer these questions.

a. How is the Earth important for us?

👉 The Earth is important for us because it is the only planet where life exists. It is our home where we live and grow.

b. How was the Earth in the past?

👉 In the past, the Earth was green and rich. The air, water, and land were clean, and there was balance in nature.

c. What are the things that make the Earth dirty?

👉 Smoke from factories and vehicles, plastic and chemicals in water, and waste thrown on land make the Earth dirty.

d. Why are many animals disappearing?

👉 Many animals are disappearing due to deforestation, hunting, and poaching.

e. What should we do to save the Earth?

👉 We should plant more trees, protect animals, stop pollution, and raise awareness to save the Earth.

D. Write a short paragraph on ‘How to Save the Earth’.

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We can save the Earth by taking care of our environment. We should plant more trees and stop cutting forests. Factories and vehicles should not throw smoke into the air. We should not throw plastic and waste in water and land. We must protect animals and stop poaching. Everyone must be aware and work together to keep our planet green, clean, and safe to live.

Grammar I

A. Fill in the blanks with the correct connectives.

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a. I was not well so I didn’t go to school.

b. She is thin but strong.

c. He stayed at home because it was raining.

d. He is tall and handsome.

e. We cannot go on a picnic because it’s raining.

B. Join the pairs of sentences using the connectives given in the brackets.

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a. He is clever and hardworking.

b. I was tired so I went to bed early.

c. He could not go to school because he had a fever.

d. I like the place but I don’t want to live there.

e. I stayed at home because I was ill.

C. Rewrite these sentences using correct punctuation marks.

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a. What a beautiful flower!

b. Don’t make a noise.

c. The dog ran after the cat.

d. Will you help me?

e. She is not only beautiful but also kind.

Writing I

A. Suppose you are a conservationist. Write a short speech on ‘How to Save the Earth’.

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Good morning everyone,
I am here to talk about how to save the Earth. Our planet is becoming polluted and dirty. Many animals are dying, and forests are being cut down. We must protect our planet. We should stop cutting trees and plant more. We must keep the air and water clean. We should stop hunting animals. We should tell people to care for the Earth. If we all work together, we can save our Earth and make it green and beautiful again. Thank you

Reading II

An Official Notice

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

a. rapid – iii. happening quickly or in a short period of time

b. infection – v. the act or process of causing or getting a disease

c. vaccination – iv. the act of giving a person a vaccine

d. arrangement – i. a plan made to do something

e. alternative – ii. a thing that can be chosen out of two or more possibilities

B. Answer these questions.

a. What is the notice about?

👉 The notice is about the closure of all schools in Nepal from 27th Poush to 15th Magh due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 infection.

b. Why did the government decide to close all the schools?

👉 The government decided to close all the schools in Nepal due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 infection. The infection has been spreading rapidly in recent days, and the government is concerned about the health and safety of students and teachers.

c. How long will the schools remain closed?

👉 The schools will remain closed for about three weeks, from 27th Poush to 15th Magh.

d. What are the parents asked to do?

👉 Parents are asked to contact schools and take their children for vaccination on the specified dates.

e. What are universities suggested about the examinations?

👉 Universities are suggested to conduct pre-scheduled examinations following the public health and safety standards.

C. Imagine that a friend of yours was absent from the class on a particular day. Now, draft a message in your own words to communicate the notice to him or her.

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Hey, Salina

I hope this message finds you well. I’m writing to let you know that school was closed today due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 infection. The government has decided to close all schools across the country for about three weeks, from 27th Poush to 15th Magh.

I know you were absent from class today, so I wanted to let you know what happened. The teacher went over the syllabus for the new unit, and we started working on the first assignment. I’ll send you the notes and the assignment sheet later today.

I hope you’re feeling well and that you’re staying safe. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Talk to you soon,
[Your name]

Writing II

A. Write a short notice on behalf of your school about a one-day closure of the school. Give a reason in the notice as to why the school will remain closed.

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Notice of School Closure

This is to inform all students and parents that our school will be closed on [date] due to a water main break. The water main break has caused significant disruption to the school’s water supply, and it is not safe for students to be in the building.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will be working to repair the water main break as soon as possible.

In the meantime, students are encouraged to stay home and stay safe. We will be providing remote learning opportunities for students who are unable to attend school in person.

Thank you for your understanding.

Principal
[School name]

Grammar II

A. Combine the following pairs of sentences using the connectives given in the brackets.

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a. Although she is very rich, she lives a simple life.

b. In spite of being ill, he wants to meet me.

c. Although she works carefully, she makes many mistakes.

d. I went to the grocery so that I could buy some rice.

e. She has got good grades; however, she has not passed the entrance test.

f. He ran away because he was afraid.

g. We did not go out because of the heavy rain.

h. Although it was hot, we went to play football.

i. She bought a book and a pencil.

j. He likes dancing, but he doesn’t like singing.