Getting started
Reading I (page 1)
Look at the picture and answer the questions.
a. What do you think the man in the picture doing?
Answer: The man in the picture is sitting on the lap of the Himalayas and doing
Yoga.
b. Are you planning to travel or go on a holiday this year?
Answer: Yes, I am planning to go on holiday this year. I will go to Chitlang
which is in Makawanpur district.
Poon Hill Yoga Trek in Nepal
A. Match the words in column A with their
meanings in column B.
Column A Column B
a. magnificent i. charming
b.
glaciers ii. surprised; amazed
c. hotspot iii. plants and animals
d. astonished iv. everlasting; never-ending
e. enchanting v. rivers of ice
f. flora and fauna vi. extremely attractive and impressive
g. perennial vii. a place of significant activity
B. Circle the best 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 English 95
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 list of two advantages of the Yoga trek in the Nepali hilly region
are:
i. it strengthens body, mind and soul and
ii. it provides a chance to enjoy the attractive natural environment.
b. Who can take part in this Yoga trek programme?
Answer: Tourists, visitors or anybody interested can take part in this Yoga
trek programme.
c. What would you enjoy the most in Ghandruk if you were one of the
visitors? Why?
Answer: Ghandruk is a Gurung village which is the most interesting ethnic
village in Nepal famous for its Gorkha soldiers.
I would enjoy its excellent close-up views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre
Himalayas most if I were one of the visitors.
d. How many days do the visitors do Yoga during the programme?
Answer: The visitors do Yoga for five days during the programme.
e. How is the Yoga hour mainly managed every day on this holiday trek?
Answer: The Yoga hour is mainly managed every day after tea on this holiday
trek.
Grammar I
A. Study the following sentences.
a. A: Did you call your mother?
B: Oops, I’ve forgotten! I’ll do it right now.
b. I can't decide what to wear tonight.
I think
I'll wear my pink saree.
c. The bus will arrive here soon.
d. They have bought a lot of chocolates.
They are
going to have a party.
e. They
are packing luggage.
They are
going to enjoy their vacation.
f. The sky is overcast. It is going to rain.
g. I'm meeting Jane at 8 o'clock on Saturday.
h. A: We're having a party next Saturday. Would
you like to come?
B: I'd love to. But I'm quite busy
that day.
i. I’m visiting my grandparents next week.
j. Are you doing
anything interesting this weekend?
B. Choose the best answer to complete the
following sentences.
a. It's really hot here. ……. a window.
i. I’ll open ii) I’m opening
b. I've told my bank to close my account. ………. an account in another bank.
i) I’ll open ii.
I’m going to open
c. A: Would you take tea or coffee?
B: ……… coffee, please.
i. I’ll have ii) I’m going to have
d. I've decided that ……… to the class teacher about my family situation.
i. I’ll speak ii) I’m going to talk
e. What ……… when you complete your studies?
ii. will you do ii) will you do
f. I’m tired of the way he charges me so much for photocopies. _____ a
cheaper one.
i. I’m going to look for ii)
I’ll look for
g. I would love to go out with you tomorrow but ……… dinner with Dolma.
ii. I’ll have ii) I’m having
h. I can't come to class next Monday.………a tooth taken out.
ii. I’m having ii) I’m having
Class 9 Unit 1 - Travel and Holidays (Part II)
Reading II
Look at the picture and answer the questions.
a. Where do you think the man in the picture is?
b. Why do you think he has stopped there?
A. Find the words from the text for the following
meanings.
a. an area of trees, smaller than a forest
b. strange or unusual
c. the main house on a farm, usually where the farmer lives
d. a set of leather and metal pieces that is put around the body of a horse
e. movement of the air
f. covered in something very soft
a. woods
b. queer
c. farmhouse
d. harness
e. sweep
f. flake
B. Choose the best answer.
a. Why does the speaker stop while on the journey?
i. to watch the woods filled up with snow
ii. to find food for his or her horse
iii. to
say hello to the owner of the woods
iv. to
go skating on a frozen lake
b. What is the setting of the poem?
i. the
woods on a bright, snowy afternoon
ii. a
village on a dark, snowy evening
iii. a
frozen lake on a bright, snowy afternoon
iv. the woods on a dark, snowy evening
c. Which one of the following statements is true?
i. The woods are far away from the village.
ii. The woods are near some houses.
iii. The
owner of the woods and speaker are friends.
iv. The
speaker of the poem does not like the owner of the woods
d. How did the horse respond when the speaker stopped there?
i. stood
calm
ii. did
nothing
iii. shook its harness
iv. asked the speaker a question
e. What does 'miles to go before I sleep' mean?
i. The
speaker feels tired and sleepy.
ii. The
speaker has lots of desires to fulfill.
iii. The speaker has lots of responsibilities to
fulfill.
iv. The speaker has a long distance to
travel.
C. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words from
the box to complete the summary of the poem.
promises traveller journey death the woods
destination
The poet compares human life with a journey. The
speaker of the poem is a traveller. He has to
reach his destination
before taking a rest. However, he is distracted by the momentary pleasure in
the form of the woods. His companion,
the horse, reminds him of his promises in life.
The speaker realises that he has to fulfill many responsibilities
before his death.
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 is leaving at
3 o'clock.
b. Look, that aeroplane is looking shaky! It is going
to crash.
c. My daughter says she will be a doctor when
she is older.
d. Tomorrow will be a sunny day, according to
the weather forecast.
e. A: What will you do tomorrow evening?
B: Nothing special. I think I will stay at home.
f. It’s very stuffy here. Don't worry, I am opening the
windows for you.
g. Ann is driving. There is very little petrol left in the tank. The nearest
petrol station is a long way from here.
She 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 is going to sink.
Writing II
Write
a letter to your friend describing your travel plans for your upcoming holiday
or visit.
Subject: Exciting Travel Plans
for the Upcoming Holiday!
Dear Prakash Yadav,
I hope this letter finds you in the best of
health and happiness. It’s been quite a while since we last caught up, so I
thought I’d write to share some exciting news with you — my travel plans for
the upcoming holiday!
I’ve finally decided to take a break from my
usual routine and head out for a refreshing trip. This time, I’m planning to
visit Pokhara, one of the most beautiful cities in Nepal. I’ve
always heard amazing things about its peaceful lakes, stunning mountain views,
and laid-back atmosphere, and I can’t wait to experience it all for myself.
I’ll be leaving on 2082/03/14 and
will be staying there for about a week. I’ve already
made a list of things I want to do: boating on Phewa Lake,
hiking to the World Peace Pagoda, visiting the International
Mountain Museum, and if the weather is clear, catching a
sunrise view from Sarangkot. I’m also planning to try
some local dishes and maybe even go paragliding if I feel brave enough!
It would be amazing if you could join me or
plan a trip of your own around the same time — traveling together would be so
much fun! Let me know what your schedule looks like and if there's any chance
we can meet up during the holidays.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Warm regards,
Pradip Kumar Mahato