Class 9 English Lesson 1

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

Answer –

a. magnificent – vi. extremely attractive and impressive
b. glaciers – v. rivers of ice
c. hotspot – vii. a place of significant activity
d. astonished – ii. surprised; amazed
e. enchanting – i. charming
f. flora and fauna – iii. plants and animals
g. perennial – iv. throughout the entire year

B. Circle the correct answer.

a. What are the visitors expected to achieve the most in this package holiday?
i. enjoyment of panoramic views of mountain and landscapes
ii. plenty of physical activity in the lap of nature
iii. self-transformation with Yoga in serene hill stations

b. What will the visitors do on the first day of their tour?
i. go to Pokhara
ii. discuss the programme
iii. practise Yoga for an hour

c. Where will they stay on the fourth day?
i. at Tikhedhunga
ii. at Banthanti
iii. at Ghorepani

d. What is the destination of the visitors on the sixth day?
i. Ghorepani
ii. Tadapani
iii. Deurali

e. Which place will the tourists visit last as a part of the package?
i. Ghandruk
ii. Nayapul
iii. Pokhara

C. Answer the following questions.

a. List any two advantages of the Yoga trek in the Nepali hilly region.
Answer – The two advantages are: a wonderful opportunity to witness natural beauty and observe hidden Nepali culture.

b. Who can take part in this Yoga trek programme?
Answer – The interested people who would like to strengthen their body, mind and soul.

c. What would you enjoy the most in Ghandruk if you were one of the visitors? Why?
Answer – I would enjoy close-up views of Annapurna and Machhapuchare if I were one of the visitors in Ghandruk because it is very close to there.

d. How many days do the visitors do Yoga during the programme?
Answer – The visitors do Yoga every day during the journey.

e. How is the Yoga hour mainly managed every day on this holiday trek?
Answer – The Yoga hour is managed after morning tea and in the evening every day on this holiday trek.

D. Have you ever been on a holiday trip or travelled to different places? Mention the hotspots, points of interest, etc. Share your experiences with your friends.
Answer – “Do yourself with the help of the teacher”

Pronounce
Pronounce the following words with the help of your teacher.
Answer – (Read from your book with help of your teacher)

Grammar I

B. Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentences.

a. It’s really hot here. …….a window.
i. I’ll open
ii. I’m opening
Answer – i. I’ll open

b. I don’t have a bank account. ………… an account in Nepal Bank Ltd.
i. I’ll open
ii. I’m going to open
Answer – ii. I’m going to open

c. A: Would you take tea or coffee? B: ……… a coffee, please.
i. I’ll have
ii. I’m going to have
Answer – i. I’ll have

d. I’ve decided that ……… to the class teacher about my family situation.
i. I’ll speak
ii. I’m going to talk
Answer – ii. I’m going to talk

e. Next week, we ………….. on lake Rara.
i. will boat
ii. will be boating
Answer – ii. will be boating

f. I would love to go out with you tomorrow but ……… dinner with Dolma.
i. I’ll have
ii. I’m having
Answer – ii. I’m having

g. I can’t come to class next Monday ………. a tooth taken out.
i. I’ll have
ii. I’m having
Answer – ii. I’m having

Writing I

Imagine that you are going on a three-day trek during your vacation. What will you do on different days?

Write short paragraphs about your plans.
Answer –
I am planning to go trekking next week on our summer vacation. I am intending to go on this trek with my family to Nagarkot. On these three-day walks, we are going to enjoy the scenic natural beauty on the way. Watching the green forest and majestic mountains, we will walk to Nagarkot. Our main intention to be there is to observe the splendid sunrise and sunset. On the other hand, we are thinking of tasting delicious local food there as well.

After witnessing that magical moment, we will trek down to Paani Muhan and play in the water over there. During this trek, we are going to click many family photos for a fabulous memory.

Reading II – Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

a. Where do you think the man in the picture is?
Answer – I think the man in the picture is returning to his home from work.

b. Why do you think he has stopped there?
Answer – In my opinion, he has stopped there in order to watch the snowfall.

A. Find the words from the text that match the following meanings.
a. an area of trees, smaller than a forest
Answer – wood

b. strange or unusual
Answer – queer

c. the main house on a farm, usually where the farmer lives
Answer – farmhouse

d. a set of leather and metal pieces that is put around the body of a horse
Answer – harness

e. movement of the air
Answer – wind

f. covered in something very soft
Answer – downy flake

B. Choose the correct answer.
a. Why does the speaker stop while on the journey?
Answer – i. to watch the woods filled up with snow

b. What is the setting of the poem?
Answer – iv. the woods on a dark, snowy evening

c. Which one of the following statements is true?
Answer – i. The woods are far away from the village.

d. How did the horse respond when the speaker stopped there?
Answer – iii. shook its harness

e. What does ‘miles to go before I sleep’ mean?
Answer – iii. The speaker has lots of responsibilities to fulfill.

C. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words from the box to complete the summary of the poem.
Answer –

1. Journey

2. traveler

3. destination

4. the woods

5. promises

6. death

D. Recall a journey you have recently made. Who accompanied you on the journey? Did you enjoy it? Compose a short poem about it.
Answer –
I was the gladdest thing
Under the sun!
I touched a hundred flowers
And not picked one.
I looked at cliffs and clouds
With quiet eyes,
Watched the wind bow down the grass,
And the grass rise.
And when lights began to show
Up from the town,
I marked which must be mine,
And then started down!

Listening
Do this work in the classroom.

Grammar II
A. Use the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets to complete the sentences.
a. As per the schedule, the train ………………. (leave) at 3 o’clock.
Answer – leaves

b. Look, that airplane is looking shaky! It ………………….. (crash).
Answer – is going to crash

c. My daughter says she …………… (be) a doctor when she is older.
Answer – is going to be

d. Tomorrow ……………………. (be) a sunny day, according to the weather forecast.
Answer – is going to be

e. A: What ……………. (do) tomorrow evening?
Answer – will you do

B: Nothing special. I think I ………………. (stay) at home.
Answer – will stay

f. It’s very stuffy here. Don’t worry, I ………………….. (open) the windows for you.
Answer – will open

g. Ann is driving. There is very little petrol left in the tank. The nearest petrol station is a long way from here. She …… (run) out of petrol.
Answer – is going to run out of petrol

h. There is a hole in the bottom of the boat. It is filling up with water quickly. It……………(sink).
Answer – is going to sink

Writing II
Write a letter to your friend describing your travel plans for your upcoming holiday or visit.

Answer –
5 April, 2022
Sanothimi, Bhaktapur

Dear Gita,

I thought to drop you a few lines as I will not be at home for a few days. I am going for a short trek. Here, I am going to tell you about my plan. I am planning to go trekking next week on our summer vacation. I am intending to go on this trek with my family to Nagarkot. On the three-day walks, we are going to enjoy the scenic natural beauty on the way. Watching the green forest, fresh air, and majestic mountains we will walk to Nagarkot. Our main intention to be there is to observe the splendid sunrise and set. On the other hand, we are thinking of tasting delicious local food there as well.

After witnessing that magical moment, we will trek down to Paani Muhan and play in the water over there. During this trek, we are going to click many family photos for a fabulous memory. I hope you will like my plan. Hey, why don’t you join us if you are free on those days and do not have your own plan? Please let me know your decision.

Yours,
Nita

Project Work
Prepare a set of questions to find out your friends’ plans and intentions for the future. Meet at least four of your classmates to get their views, and note them down. Share their plans and intentions with the whole class.

Answer –

Questions:

• Are you willing to stay in the village or move to the city for your further study?

• Which school or college do you want to join after passing SEE?

• What is your goal in life?

• How will you achieve the goals of your life?

I asked the above questions to my friends Ram, Gita, Harisaran, and Shreejana to get their views. Ryan stated that he is having a three-day visit to Chitwan National Park after his SEE with his friends. Regarding his further study, he plans to move to Butwal and study Management at Lord Buddha Management College. His goal in life is to be a Bank Manager. He also stated to me that he will study and work sincerely in order to pursue his goal.

Similarly, Gita will visit Kathmandu with her parents and stay at her uncle’s house for about a week. She also mentioned that Science will be her major subject after passing SEE and she will study it in her nearby town. She wants to be a scientist in the future and for this, she is determined to study and work very hard.

Likewise, another friend Harisaran reported to me his plan that he is visiting several places in Kailali and Kanchanpur for about two weeks with his cousin after passing SEE. He is willing to choose the Humanities faculty and take English as a major subject in his own village. He wants to be a tourist guide in the future and for this, he wants to build his skills through different pieces of training and seminars along with his further study.

In a similar vein, Shreejana told me that she is planning to visit Lumbini and Tilaurakot for about ten days with her uncle after passing SEE. She is willing to take the Education faculty and Nepali as her major subject and wants to be a Nepali Teacher in the future. And, in order to be an exemplary teacher, she wants to work very hard in her study and learn about teaching methods and skills.