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1. Read the following text answer the questions that follow. (5x1=5)
I recently experienced a parent's worst nightmare. One evening my nine week old baby developed an extremely high fever. We rushed to our local community hospital and were admitted through the emergency department to the pediatric unit. We were discharged three days later. Thanks to the skilled doctors and nurses who cared for our precious little one. While our infant's care and health outcomes were fantastic, our experience was less than satisfactory.
During my hospital stay, many staff took the opportunity to bad-mouth their colleagues to me when we were alone. I am not sure if this occurred because I looked rather trust-worthy or they wanted to let me know they were more competent than their colleagues. The emergency nurses complained about the doctors' orders and the delay in response of the pediatric nurses. The pediatric nurses complained about the emergency room nurses' inability to get intravenous line. The pediatrician complained about orders made by the emergency doctor. Once admitted, our pediatric nurse complained about the pediatricians' approach to the care of my baby. Then the pediatrician complained about the pediatric nurse's lack of ability to obtain a urine sample.

(a) Why was the baby taken to the hospital?
Answer: The baby was taken to the hospital because they developed an extremely high fever.
(b) Which department was the baby admitted?
Answer: The baby was admitted to the pediatric unit.
(c) Why did the staff speak ill of their friends?
Answer: The staff spoke ill of their colleagues possibly due to a perception of incompetence or to express their own competency.
(d) What complaint did the pediatric nurses make about emergency nurses?
Answer: The pediatric nurses complained about the emergency nurses' inability to get an intravenous line.
(e) How is the environment of the hospital?
Answer: The environment of the hospital, as described, seems to be marked by interpersonal conflicts and a lack of professionalism among staff members, which can create a negative experience for patients and their families.

2. Read the following text and do the tasks that follow. (10 )

Sugar Loaf Mountain is one of the largest and most popular urban rock- climbing destinations in the world. There are 270 different routes to explore in the area as you climb high above the Atlantic Ocean and the sprawling Rio de Janeiro. You can give it a hand yourself, or watch other adventurers conquer the iconic mountain.

It is not the only unique landmark in the area. Its neighbours add to the tranquil beauty of the whole peninsula. Morro de Babilonia, or Babylon Mountain and Morrode Urca, or Urca's mountain are two neighboring natural wonders.

These two mountains are also accessible to the public and open to rock climbers. Morro de Urca offers a play area for children and a restaurant that serves up delicious dishes.

Sugar Loaf Mountain has made an appearance in Hollywood blockbusters. The beauty of the area makes it perfect for the big screen. Pao de Aucar made its debut on screen in the 1942 film "Now, Voyager" with Bette Davis. It has also been featured in a James Bond film, "Moonraker" in 1979 where one the scenes unfolds in a cable car. It has even been referenced in the popular cartoon sitcom, "The Simpsons."

A. Write "TRUE" for true and "FALSE" for the false statement. (5x1=5)

(a) Sugarloaf mountain is a symbolic mountain. (TRUE)
(b) 'Morro de Babilonia' is the ugliest mountain. (FALSE)
(c) Sugar loaf mountain has been featured in Hollywood blockbusters. (TRUE)
(d) James bond is a film producer. (FALSE)
(e) "The simpsons" is a Hollywood blockbuster movie. (FALSE)

B. Answer the following questions. (5x1 =5)

(a) What adventurous activity can be done in sugar Loaf Mountain?
Answer: Rock climbing can be done on Sugar Loaf Mountain.
(b) Where does Sugar Loaf mountain lie?
Answer: Sugar Loaf Mountain lies in Rio de Janeiro.
(c) What is the other name of Urca's mountain?
Answer: The other name for Urca's mountain is Morro de Urca.
(d) Name a film mentioned the text.
Answer: One film mentioned in the text is "Moonraker."
(e) What is the purpose of the text?
Answer: The purpose of the text is to inform readers about Sugar Loaf Mountain and its neighboring landmarks.

3. Read the following letter of recommendation and do the tasks that follow: 10

NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Thank you for your interest in Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Carolina, Inc. (RMHC) grant application form.
The following information MUST be submitted with your application.

A one or two-page cover letter on your organization's stationery, signed by the senior administrator, briefly outlining your proposal.
A copy of the Inland Revenue Code Section 501 (c) (3) letter. The date on the letter should prove that your organization has been in existence for three or more years.
A copy of your organization's most recent audited or unaudited financial statements or tax returns.
To show a broad base of funding support, please submit a list of your donations for the most recent year, showing amounts received from corporations, foundations, individuals, churches, etc. You do not need to include names.
A letter of endorsement from a North Carolina McDonald's owner/operator.

If any of the above information is not submitted with the application, your application is considered incomplete and will not receive consideration. If your organization has previously been awarded a grant from RMHC of NC, you are eligible to submit a new funding request to sooner than five years from the date of your last successful request.

Please submit two (2) copies of your completed application packet to Carl Lewis at Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Carolina, Inc., 46701 Six Forks Road, Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27609. Be sure to include all collateral items listed above. Please DO NOT send magazine articles, videotapes or other material. If additional information is required, an RMHC representative will contact you to request specific information.

A. Write "TRUE" for true statement and "FALSE" for false statement.

(a) The notice seeks applications for a job. (FALSE)
(b) A letter of intent is not compulsory for submission. (FALSE)
(c) The applicant needs to submit financial documents too. (TRUE)
(d) Evidence of recent support money received from other organizations should be submitted. (TRUE)
(e) Magazine articles and video tapes are optional for submission. (TRUE)

B. Answer the following questions. (5x1=5)

(a) What does RMHC stand for?
RMHC stands for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

(b) What will happen if an applicant misses one document to submit?
If an applicant misses one document to submit, their application will be considered incomplete and will not receive consideration.

(c) Would you be eligible to apply if you received the grant two years back? Why, why not? Give a reason.
No, you would not be eligible to apply if you received the grant two years back because the notice states that organizations are eligible to submit a new funding request no sooner than five years from the date of their last successful request.

(d) Who can the applicant contact to if extra information is required?
The applicant can contact Carl Lewis at Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Carolina, Inc. if extra information is required.

(e) Who is more likely to be the audience of this text?
The audience of this text is likely nonprofit organizations or entities interested in applying for grants from Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Carolina, Inc.

4. Read the following text and do the task. 15

Have you ever heard of great auks? They are flightless penguins about half the height of humans. Although very agile under water, they have been described as having a clumsy and rather awkward way of carrying themselves on land. These peculiar birds established one of their biggest breeding grounds on Funk Island, in Newfoundland. Chances are that you have never seen one - and you never will, since great auks became extinct in 1844 when the last two members of the species were killed. Unfortunately, the fate of the great auk is not unique: a staggering on million species are threatened with extinction worldwide. At least 842 species of plants, fungi and animals are at risk in Canada alone. This is about the total number of bee species and four times the number of mammal species that exist in Canada. It is 842; too many.

Great auks went extinct before we could document their behaviour. We can only glimpse their existence through the journals of travellers. Counts of threatened species often mask what we are really at risk of losing; unique life forms and their complex interactions could disappear before we even have a chance to study and understand them. In Canada, that's 842 species, each with singular physical attributes, funny behaviours or impressive cognitive skills.

What can we do about it? While biodiversity conservation specialists work actively on protecting threatened species and their habitats, we believe that studying behaviour in endangered and non-threatened species is also essential. Researchers working on endangered species often use behavioural measurements to monitor animals' health with minimal disturbance (for instance, without having to collect tissues, remove animals from their habitat or euthanize individuals for research purposes). Health problems can be detected by observing changes in behaviour or abnormal behaviours, which happens frequently in animals experiencing chronic stress, infected by diseases or suffering from malnutrition. Changes in behaviour often precede reproductive disorders, death and population decline. Studying animal behaviour therefore allows us to detect problems at an early stage and act quickly to solve them.

A. Match the meanings in Column A with the correct words given in Column B. (5x1=5)

Column A
(a) Moving or doing things in a very awkard way
(b) No longer in existence
(c) An animal that gives birth to babies and feed milk
(d) poor condition of health caused by the lack of proper food
(e) continuous decrease in number

Column B
(i) malnutrition
(ii) decline
(iii) extinct
(iv) clumsy
(v) mammal
(vi) reproductive

Answer:
(a) (iv) clumsy
(b) (iii) extinct
(c) (v) mammal
(d) (i) malnutrition
(e) (ii) decline
B. Fill in the gaps using the correct information from the text. (5x1=5)

(a) Great auks are ............ penguins.
Answer: flightless
(b) Minimum ............... species of plants, fungi and animals are at risk in Canada alone.
Answer: 842
(c) Before we could ........... their behaviour great auks had gone extinct.
Answer: document
(d) It is essential to study the behaviour in endangered and .......... species to protect threatened species.
Answer: non-threatened
(e) By observing changes in behaviour or abnormal behaviour in animals, we can ........ their health problems.
Answer: detect

C. Answer the following questions. (5x1=5)

(a) State the physical characteristics of great auks.
Answer: The physical characteristics of great auks include being flightless and about half the height of humans, with agility underwater but clumsiness on land.

(b) Where do the auks breed?
Answer: The auks breed on Funk Island, in Newfoundland.

(c) Mention one special feature of 842 species found in Canada.
Answer: One special feature of the 842 species found in Canada is that each possesses singular physical attributes, funny behaviours, or impressive cognitive skills.

(d) How do researchers check endangered animal's health?
Answer: Researchers check endangered animals' health by observing changes in behavior, which can indicate health problems such as chronic stress, diseases, or malnutrition.

(e) What do the behavioural changes of the endangered animals follow ?
Answer: The behavioral changes of endangered animals often precede reproductive disorders, death, and population decline.

5. Suppose you are the General Manager of "Hotel ABC". Prepare a menu of food items available at your hotel with the help of the given clues in about 100 words. 5

Clues : Lake side, Pokhara, .............. drinks ......... snacks ........... lunch ............ dinner .......... quality service is the motto ...........

Hotel ABC Menu

Welcome to Hotel ABC Menu

🍹 Drinks:

Fresh Fruit Juices (🍊 Orange, 🍍 Pineapple, 🍉 Watermelon)
Iced Tea
Lemonade
Coffee (☕️ Espresso, ☕️ Cappuccino, ☕️ Latte)
Herbal Teas (🌼 Chamomile, 🌿 Peppermint, 🍵 Green Tea)

🍔 Snacks:

Vegetable Spring Rolls (🥦)
Chicken Wings with BBQ Sauce (🍗)
Cheese Platter with Crackers (🧀)
Nachos with Salsa and Guacamole (🥑)
French Fries with Aioli Dip (🍟)

🍽️ Lunch:

Nepali Thali (Dal Bhat, Aloo Tama, Saag) (🍛)
Grilled Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce (🐟)
Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu (🥦)
Pasta Primavera with Garlic Bread (🍝)
Club Sandwich with Potato Wedges (🥪)

🥩 Dinner:

Tenderloin Steak with Mushroom Sauce (🥩)
Prawn Curry with Steamed Rice (🍤)
Eggplant Parmesan with Marinara Sauce (🍆)
Butter Chicken with Naan Bread (🍗)
Grilled Vegetable Platter with Quinoa Pilaf (🥬)

Quality service is our motto, ensuring your dining experience at Hotel ABC is exceptional. Enjoy our lakeside ambiance and indulge in a culinary journey with us.

6. Write a news story using the given clues in about 100 words.( 5)

Clues:
Typhoid vaccine given to children .......... health assistants give Typhoid vaccine, March 15 - 17 ............. children from ages 12 years to 15 years ............ announced by the Department of Health Services.

Answer:

The Department of Health Services has just announced a special vaccination campaign!!

I have some exciting news to share with you! The Department of Health Services has just announced a special vaccination campaign for children between the ages of 12 and 15. From March 15 to 17, health assistants will be administering the Typhoid vaccine to ensure the health and well-being of our young population.

Typhoid fever is a serious illness caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. It can spread through contaminated food and water, leading to symptoms such as high fever, stomach pain, headache, and loss of appetite. By vaccinating children against Typhoid, we can help prevent the disease and protect our community.

During the campaign, health assistants will be stationed at various locations to make it convenient for parents and children to access the vaccine. The vaccine is safe and has been proven effective in preventing Typhoid. It's an important step in safeguarding the health of our children and preventing the spread of the disease.

If you have a child between the ages of 12 and 15, make sure to mark your calendars for March 15 to 17. Take them to the designated vaccination centers to receive the Typhoid vaccine. It's a simple and effective way to protect them from this potentially dangerous illness.

The Department of Health Services is committed to the health and well-being of our community, and this vaccination campaign is a testament to their dedication. Let's all do our part and ensure that our children are protected against Typhoid.

Stay healthy and take care!

Gaurab Subedi

7. Write a dialogue between two friends talking about the importance of games and sports to the children aged between 12 to 16 in about 150 words. Write at least six exchanges. (6)

Gaurab: Hey, have you ever thought about how important games and sports are for kids aged 12 to 16?
Ishan: Absolutely! Games and sports play a crucial role in their development. They help improve physical fitness and overall health.
Gaurab: That's true! Plus, participating in sports teaches them important life skills like teamwork and discipline.
Ishan: Definitely! It also helps them build confidence and boosts their self-esteem.
Gaurab: And let's not forget about the social aspect. Sports provide opportunities for kids to make new friends and develop social skills.
Ishan: Absolutely! It's a great way for them to interact with others and learn how to work together towards a common goal.
Gaurab: Plus, playing games and sports can also help reduce stress and improve mental well-being. It's a win-win situation!
Ishan: Absolutely! It's important for kids to have a healthy balance between academics and physical activities. Games and sports can provide that balance.
Gaurab: Agreed! So let's encourage all the kids we know to get involved in games and sports. It's not just fun, but it's also beneficial for their overall development.
Ishan: Absolutely! Let's spread the word and help them lead active and healthy lives through games and sports.

8. Each and every year Nepali farmers are facing the problem of inadequate seeds, fertilizer, irrigation, pesticide and so on during the period of farming. Write a letter to the editor of the National daily newspaper complaining this situation and also suggest some measures to solve the problems in about 200 words.( 8)

Kathmandu
Syuchatar, kalanki

Dated: 2080/11/05

To
The Editor,
Kathmandu Post,
Thapatali, Kathmandu, 44600

Subject: Addressing the Challenges Faced by Nepali Farmers

Dear Editor,

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the recurring issue faced by Nepali farmers during the farming period. Year after year, our hardworking farmers struggle with inadequate access to seeds, fertilizer, irrigation, pesticides, and other essential resources. This situation not only hampers their productivity but also affects the overall agricultural output of our nation.

It is crucial to address the issue of inadequate seeds. Many farmers do not have access to high-quality seeds that are suited for our local conditions. This leads to lower crop yields and hampers the potential for growth in the agricultural sector. The government should focus on promoting the production and distribution of improved and disease-resistant seeds to ensure that farmers have access to the best resources.

The availability of fertilizers is another major concern. Farmers often face shortages of fertilizers, which are essential for ensuring healthy plant growth and maximizing crop yields. The government should work towards establishing a robust supply chain and distribution system to ensure that fertilizers reach farmers in a timely manner, especially during the peak farming seasons.

Moreover, irrigation facilities need to be improved. Many farmers still rely on traditional methods of irrigation, which are often inefficient and unreliable. The government should invest in modern irrigation systems, such as drip irrigation and sprinkler systems, to ensure that farmers have access to a consistent water supply throughout the year. Additionally, efforts should be made to promote water conservation practices among farmers.

Furthermore, the availability of pesticides and other crop protection measures is crucial for safeguarding crops against pests and diseases. It is essential to ensure that farmers have access to effective and affordable pesticides, as well as proper training on their safe and judicious use. The government should work closely with agricultural experts and provide necessary support to farmers in this regard.

In addition to these measures, it is important to prioritize the education and training of farmers. Providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary for modern farming techniques, sustainable practices, and effective resource management can greatly enhance their productivity and resilience. The government should establish training centers and organize workshops to empower farmers with the latest agricultural techniques and information.

In conclusion, addressing the challenges faced by Nepali farmers requires a multi-pronged approach. The government, along with various stakeholders, must work together to ensure the availability of quality seeds, fertilizers, irrigation facilities, and pesticides. Investing in farmer education, research, and market linkages is equally important. By implementing these measures, we can empower our farmers and create a sustainable and thriving agricultural sector.

Thank you
Your Sincerely,
Gaurab Subedi

9. Reproduce the following sentences as indicated in the brackets. (6x1=6)

(a) Nobodoy knows her pain, ............... ? (Add a tag question)
Answer: Nobody knows her pain, do they?

(b) I have already met her. (change into Negative)
Answer: I haven't met her yet.

(c) Dharan is 52 km from Dhankuta. (Change into "How far" question)
Answer: How far is Dharan from Dhankuta?

(d) Sadina ........... (study) in her room when her friend rang the door bell. (Use correct tense of the verb 'study'.)
Answer: Sadina was studying in her room when her friend rang the doorbell.

(e) I hate people keeping me waiting. (Change into passive)
Answer: People keeping me waiting is hated by me.

(f) Suman said to his wife, "What did you do yesterday?" (Change into indirect speech)
Answer: Suman asked his wife what she had done the day before.

10. Choose and copy the correct answer given in the brackets. Re-writing is not compulsory. (10x0.5=5)

There lived ........ (a) ........ (a/ an/ the/ no article) university student near my house. He used to go to university ........ (b) ......... (on/ in/ with/ by) foot. One day I met him when he (c) ........ (was going/ went/ had gone/ have gone) to the market. He was in a hurry. I stopped and asked him, "Why ........ (d) ....... (you are running/ he was running/ are you running/ was he running)?" He replied, "The bus is about to leave, ........ (e) ....... (doesn't it/ isn't it/ aren't it/ didn't it) ?" In fact the bus had already started ........ (f) ........ (because/ but/ as/ so that) some people were left behind. Neither the boy nor his friends ............. (g) ...... (was/ had/ were/ have) able to catch the bus. Everyone ............. (h) .......... (were stand/ was standing/ are stand/ is stand) on the road. If they were in time, they .............. (i) ........... (would catch/ will have caught/ will catch/ catch) the bus without any problem. In this way, the ................ (j) ....... (horrible/ horribleness/ horribly/ horrify) situation made them regret themselves.

Answers:
(a) a
(b) on
(c) was going
(d) are you running
(e) isn't it
(f) but
(g) were
(h) was standing
(i) would catch
(j) horrible