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Compulsory English
Reading and Writing (Written Test) - RE-101'MP'
1. Read the Poem and Answer the Questions That Follow
The Country Mouse and the City Mouse
In a snug little cot lived a fat little mouse,
Who enjoyed, unmolested, the range of the house;
With plain food content, she would breakfast on cheese,
She dined upon bacon, and supped on grey peas.
A friend from the town to the cottage did stray,
And he said he was come a short visit to pay;
So the mouse spread her table as gay as you please,
And brought the nice bacon and charming grey peas.
The visitor frowned, and he thought to be witty:
Cried he, “You must know, I come from the city,
Where we all should be shocked at provisions like these,
For we never eat bacon and horrid grey peas.”
Answers
(a) Where did the country mouse live?
The country mouse lived in a snug little cottage (cot).
(b) What were the daily meals of the country mouse?
The country mouse had cheese for breakfast, bacon for lunch (dinner), and grey peas for supper.
(c) Why did the town mouse go to the country?
The town mouse went to the country to pay a short visit to the country mouse.
(d) Was the city mouse happy with the food in the village? Why, why not?
No, the city mouse was not happy with the food in the village because he found the bacon and grey peas shocking and horrible. He said they never eat such food in the city.
(e) Which mouse do you think has showed good behaviour?
The country mouse showed good behaviour because she welcomed her friend warmly, shared her food happily, and spread her table in a cheerful way.
2. Read the Following Text and Do the Tasks That Follow
An infrastructure of national pride, Kathmandu-Terai/Madhesh Fast Track (KTFT) is a mega highway project of strategic importance in Nepal. The 72.5 km long fast track will connect Kathmandu-Lalipur with Nijgadh, Bara at the East West Highway junction. The fast track consists of the road with the total length of 55.49 km, 87 bridges with the total length of 10.60 km, and three twin tunnels with the total length of 6.41 km.
Benefits
The fast track will enhance the country’s economic growth and create job opportunities as well. There are so many benefits from KTFT which are the blessings that bring prosperity and progress. Here are several potential benefits that KTFT will bring to our nation.
A. Accelerate the country’s economic growth
The construction of KTFT contributes to connect Kathmandu and Terai closer. Since the travel distance is lesser in KTFT, the daily fuel saving could potentially reach more than NRs. five billion. This proximity is sure to have several positive implications on the economic growth of our country.
B. KTFT – enhanced connectivity can open up a viable option to tourists
KTFT came to Nepal through the southern border. At the same time, many of the tourists beyond India will also have options to travel to Nepal via fast track.
A. Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Information from the Text
(i) KTFT is a big highway project of ______ significance in Nepal.
KTFT is a big highway project of strategic significance in Nepal.
(ii) The duration of travel time along the track is supposed to be ______.
The duration of travel time along the track is supposed to be an/one hour.
(iii) The total length of the three twin tunnels is ______.
The total length of the three twin tunnels is 6.41 km.
(iv) The fast track will speed up the ______ of the country.
The fast track will speed up the economic growth of the country.
(v) The completion of KTFT will ______ to connect Kathmandu and Terai.
The completion of KTFT will contribute to connect Kathmandu and Terai.
B. Answer the Following Questions
(i) What does KTFT stand for?
KTFT stands for Kathmandu-Terai/Madhesh Fast Track.
(ii) Which place of Terai will the fast track connect Lalitpur with?
The fast track will connect Lalitpur with Nijgadh, Bara in Terai.
(iii) How will the fast track help in saving the daily fuel consumption?
The fast track will reduce the travel distance between Kathmandu and Terai, saving more than NRs. five billion in daily fuel.
(iv) How will KTFT support tourists coming through the southern border?
KTFT will provide a faster route for tourists coming through the southern border, making it easier for them to travel to Nepal.
(v) Do you agree that KTFT is really a project of ‘National Pride’?
Yes, I agree because KTFT will boost Nepal’s economy, create jobs, and improve connectivity, making it a source of pride for the nation.
3. Read the Following Text and Do the Tasks That Follow
Thursday, 27th May
Today school ended for summer vacation. I had a bit dreadful day because I fell out with my friend for a bit but now we are friends, so I am a happy human. Tomorrow it is mum’s birthday. I am so excited as we might go out to dinner.
On Saturday, I am playing a football match. On Wednesday next week, perhaps I may go to cinema with Ayesha to watch Street Dance 3D. I have heard it is good. Another day next week, I might go to my cousin’s house for a sleepover. Another thing, we have got a project work from our Social Studies teacher. We’ve been told to collect information on historical and cultural sites of our district. So we are going to request our parents to drop us at the stops next weekends. I think we, the whole class, are going together. How interesting!
Friday, 28th May
It’s Mum’s birthday! We are going to Shani Village Resort to have dinner. I can’t tell you how old she is. I am afraid but I can tell you she doesn’t look her age. Today, I went to the temple early with Mum and Dad. We prayed for the long life of Mum. The whole day I was excited and thinking of dining at a restaurant. Late afternoon, I watched a cricket match between Australia and England. The whole next week, I am planning to enjoy a lot with my family, relatives, and friends. Right now, I am excited at the thought of a delicious dinner after some time. Mum’s calling me. Sorry, see you tomorrow.
A. Write ‘TRUE’ for True and ‘FALSE’ for False Statements. Write NOT GIVEN if the Information is Not Found in the Text
(i) The writer’s mother’s birthday is on 27th May.
FALSE (It’s on 28th May.)
(ii) The writer is not playing any games on Saturday.
FALSE (The writer is playing a football match on Saturday.)
(iii) The writer plans to buy a cake for mum’s birthday.
NOT GIVEN (No mention of a cake.)
(iv) The writer’s family plans to have dinner at Shani Village Resort on Friday.
TRUE (Mentioned on 28th May, which is Friday.)
(v) The writer likes to watch cricket.
TRUE (The writer watched a cricket match.)
B. Answer the Following Questions
(i) Why was ‘Thursday’ dreadful for the writer?
Thursday was dreadful because the writer had a fight with a friend.
(ii) What project work was given to the writer?
The writer was given a project to collect information on historical and cultural sites of their district.
(iii) What did the writer expect on Thursday and Friday?
On Thursday, the writer expected to make up with their friend and was excited for mum’s birthday. On Friday, the writer expected to go to Shani Village Resort for dinner.
(iv) What did the writer pray for on mum’s birthday?
The writer prayed for the long life of their mum.
(v) What type of writing is the given text?
The text is a diary entry.
4. Read the Following Text and Do the Tasks That Follow
We have an old saying ‘Beauty is only skin deep’. People generally praise, support and award those who look beautiful and attractive. In contrast, the less attractive, shorter, deformed and disable people are generally ill-treated, discriminated, insulted, less paid, less graded, etc. People with deformities, scars and other physical defects are deprived of good jobs, considerable pay and handsome opportunities. Discrimination is everywhere for all-aged people. Prettier babies are treated better than plain or ugly looking ones. Not only strangers, even the parents love, kiss, talk and play more with their cute babies but give less attention to their plain babies. At schools, attractive children are likely to draw more attention of the teachers and get higher grades on their achievement tests. The reason may be their good looks win praise, encouragement from teachers. In a good 1975 study, teachers were asked to evaluate some students based on their photos. It was found that the students with ugly looks were judged to be slow learners while the others with pretty photo were considered to be smart. Conventionally people believe that people with good looks are smart.
Even these days, outwardly unattractive and ugly people teased and addressed as witches or monsters in many places. The cinemas and fairy tales seem to have been playing crucial roles in cultivating this kind of attitude. In such stories, the heroes are cast handsome and the heroines beautiful while the villains are ugly and unattractive. People with physical defects, disability, deformities, etc. are often discriminated. They are less privileged and deprived of their birth rights and opportunities and they have to face insult, discrimination, segregation, humiliation and harsh treatment.
We should judge human fellows not on the basis of how they look but on the ground of their knowledge, virtues, vision of life, inner beauty, humanity and their contribution to society. We can take the example of Socrates from the ancient Greece. He was physically very ugly. However, he is always respected for his vision, wisdom and beauty.
A. Match the Meanings in ‘Column A’ with the Correct Words from the Text in ‘Column B’. One Word Does Not Have a Match
Column A
(i) People who are disfigured and ugly
(ii) great in amount, size and importance
(iii) treating somebody in a less fair way
(iv) people who are large, unattractive or ugly
(v) behaviour that show high moral standards
Column B
(a) considerable
(b) monsters
(c) virtues
(d) privileged
(e) deformed
(f) discrimination
(i) People who are disfigured and ugly
(e) deformed
(ii) great in amount, size and importance
(a) considerable
(iii) treating somebody in a less fair way
(f) discrimination
(iv) people who are large, unattractive or ugly
(b) monsters
(v) behaviour that show high moral standards
(c) virtues
(Note: (d) privileged does not have a match.)
B. Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Information from the Text
(i) Ugly people are ______ of good jobs.
Ugly people are deprived of good jobs.
(ii) Parents and strangers pay less ______ to the plain babies.
Parents and strangers pay less attention to the plain babies.
(iii) At school, students are likely to get good grades due to their ______.
At school, students are likely to get good grades due to their good looks.
(iv) ______ present ugly and unattractive characters as ______.
Cinemas present ugly and unattractive characters as villains.
(v) Socrates is ______ for his vision, wisdom and beauty.
Socrates is respected for his vision, wisdom and beauty.
C. Answer the Following Questions
(i) How are less attractive people treated?
Less attractive people are ill-treated, discriminated against, insulted, paid less, and given fewer opportunities.
(ii) What were the teachers asked to do in the research?
Teachers were asked to evaluate students based on their photos in a 1975 study.
(iii) Whom did the teachers judge as slow learners?
Teachers judged students with ugly looks as slow learners.
(iv) How are heroes presented in cinemas and fairy tales?
Heroes in cinemas and fairy tales are presented as handsome and beautiful.
(v) How should we judge people, according to the writer?
We should judge people based on their knowledge, virtues, vision of life, inner beauty, humanity, and contribution to society, not their looks.
5. Write a Set of Rules and Regulations for the Visitors of a Library
Clues: opens at 10 am - be a member - keep quiet - borrow maximum two books at a time - return in 15 days - fine for overdue books
Rules and Regulations for Library Visitors
Follow these rules to keep the library a good place for everyone to read and study. Respect the library staff and other visitors.
6. Write a Readable Story in About 100 Words with the Help of the Following Clues
Clues: a well-educated person - travelling in a boat - talks with the boatman - asks him if he is literate - he isn’t - lost his half-life - a big storm begins - boat about to sink - the boatman asks if the man knows to swim - he doesn’t - lost the whole life
The Boat Journey That Taught a Lesson
One bright morning, a well-educated man named Mr. Adhikari decided to cross a big river. He was a teacher who had studied in a big university and knew many things from books. He hired a small boat to travel across the river. The boatman, an old man named Hari, was strong and knew the river well. As Hari rowed the boat, Mr. Adhikari looked at the water and started talking. “Hari, do you know how to read and write?” he asked. Hari smiled and said, “No, sir. I never went to school. I only learned to row boats.” Mr. Adhikari shook his head and said, “That’s not good. You’ve lost half your life because you’re not educated.”
Hari didn’t say anything and kept rowing. The river was calm, and the sun was shining. But after some time, the sky turned dark. Big black clouds came, and a strong storm started. The wind blew hard, and the waves became very big. The small boat started shaking, and water came inside. It was about to sink! Mr. Adhikari got very scared and held the boat tightly. Hari looked at him and asked, “Sir, do you know how to swim?” Mr. Adhikari’s face turned white. “No, I don’t know how to swim,” he said, his voice shaking. Hari said sadly, “Then, sir, you’ve lost your whole life.”
The boat sank in the stormy water. Hari swam to the shore because he knew how to swim. But Mr. Adhikari couldn’t swim and didn’t survive. That day, Mr. Adhikari learned a big lesson, but it was too late. He understood that education is important, but knowing practical things like swimming can save your life. Books teach many things, but skills like swimming are also very important in life.
7. Write Two Paragraphs Expressing Your Views on the Effects of Overuse of Smartphones on Human Health
Overusing smartphones can harm human health in many ways.
First, staring at the screen for long hours can cause eye strain, headaches, and even vision problems. Many people also experience neck and back pSmartphones are very useful, but using them too much can harm our health in many ways. First, when we stare at the phone screen for a long time, our eyes get tired. This can cause eye strain, headaches, and even blurry vision. Many people also feel pain in their neck and back because they bend their heads down while using the phone. This problem is called "text neck," and it can get worse over time. Another big issue is sleep. If we use phones at night, the blue light from the screen stops our body from making a sleep hormone. This makes it hard to fall asleep, and we feel tired the next day. Lack of sleep can also cause stress, mood swings, and other health problems. So, using phones too much can really hurt our body.
Overusing smartphones also affects our mental health. When we keep checking our phones for messages or social media, we feel worried or stressed if we don’t get replies. This can make us addicted to the phone, and we can’t stop using it even when we know it’s bad. Spending too much time on phones also means we talk less with our family and friends in person. This can make us feel lonely or sad. Also, phones can distract us a lot. We lose focus on our studies or work because we keep looking at notifications or playing games. This lowers our productivity and makes us feel frustrated. To stay healthy, we should use phones less. For example, we can set a time limit for phone use, take breaks, and spend more time with people around us. By doing this, we can protect our physical and mental health and live a happier life.
8. Write an Essay in About 200 Words on the Causes and Effects of the Trend of Youths, Students, and Professionals Migrating to City Areas in Nepal
Causes and Effects of the Trend of Youths, Students, and Professionals Migrating to City Areas in Nepal
In Nepal, many youths, students, and professionals are leaving their villages and moving to city areas like Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Biratnagar. This trend is becoming very common, and there are several reasons behind it. First, cities have better schools, colleges, and universities. Students move to cities to get a good education because rural areas often lack proper schools and teachers. For example, in villages, there might be only one small school with few books, but in cities, there are big libraries and computer labs. Second, cities offer more job opportunities. Young people and professionals come to cities to find better jobs in offices, factories, or shops. In villages, most people do farming, but it doesn’t pay much, so they move to cities to earn more money. Third, cities have better facilities like hospitals, electricity, internet, and entertainment. In rural areas, people might have to travel far to see a doctor, but in cities, hospitals are nearby. Also, many youths want to enjoy a modern lifestyle with things like movies, malls, and fast internet, which they can’t find in villages. Lastly, some people leave villages to escape poverty and hard living conditions, hoping for a better life in the city.
However, this migration has both good and bad effects on people and the country. On the positive side, moving to cities helps many people improve their lives. Students get better education, which helps them build a good future. Professionals and youths find jobs that pay more, so they can support their families. For example, a young person working in a city can send money to their parents in the village. Cities also grow because more people come to work and start businesses, which helps the economy. Some people learn new skills in cities, like using computers or speaking English, which they can use to get even better jobs later. Also, living in cities gives people access to better healthcare and modern facilities, which makes their lives easier and healthier.
On the negative side, this trend causes many problems. Cities become very crowded because so many people move there. This leads to traffic jams, air pollution, and a lack of houses. Many people can’t find good places to live, so they end up in slums with poor conditions. Also, not everyone finds a job in the city. Some youths struggle and feel sad when they can’t earn money. In villages, the situation gets worse because young people leave, and there are fewer workers for farming. This slows down development in rural areas, and villages become poorer. Another problem is that families get separated. When youths move to cities, their parents and siblings in the village feel lonely. Sometimes, people in cities also feel stressed because life there is fast and expensive.
To solve these problems, the government should take action. They can build better schools, hospitals, and factories in rural areas so people don’t need to move to cities. Providing jobs in villages, like starting small businesses or improving farming, can also help. If rural areas have good facilities and opportunities, people will stay there. This will reduce crowding in cities and help both villages and cities grow together. Migration can be good, but it should not create more problems for Nepal.
9. Reproduce the Following Sentences as Indicated in the Brackets
(i) You’d better study English, ______? (Add a correct tag question.)
You’d better study English, hadn’t you?
(ii) Manushi has already passed the exam. (Change into negative.)
Manushi hasn’t already passed the exam.
(iii) Juny found a beautiful ring in the street. (Change into ‘What’ question.)
What did Juny find in the street?
(iv) Our winter vacation ______ (start) from tomorrow. (Use the correct form of the verb ‘start’ to complete the sentence.)
Our winter vacation starts from tomorrow.
(v) My mom said to me, “Did you buy some oranges for me yesterday?” (Change into indirect speech.)
My mom asked me if I had bought some oranges for her the previous day.
(vi) My brother told me a story. (Change into passive voice.)
I was told a story by my brother.
10. Choose and Copy the Correct Answer from the Alternatives Given in the Brackets
Science has told us so much (a) ______ (on/ about/ to/ at) the moon that it is fairly easy to imagine what it (b) ______ (was/ will/ had been/ has been) like to go there. It is certainly not a friendly place. (c) ______ (isn’t it/ is it/ does it/ doesn’t it)? There can be no life of any kind on the moon (d) ______ (because/ therefore/ although/ because of) there is no air or water. For mile after mile, there (e) ______ (are/ has/ is/ was) only the dust with mountains around. Above the moon, the sun and stars shine in (f) ______ (an/ the/ no article/ sky). If you step out of the mountain shadow, you (g) ______ (move/ will move/ would have moved/ would move) from severe cold to great heat. The moon is also a very silent world, for sound waves can only travel through air. But beyond the broken-horizon, a friendly sight (h) ______ (is seen/ be seen/ has been seen/ seen). The astronauts say the earth shines (i) ______ (brightly/ as more brightly/ most brightly/ than the stars). From the distance, our earth looks like an immense ball, clouded blue and green, and brown. The flight of the heavenly bodies makes us (j) ______ (to wonder/ wonder/ wondered/ will wonder) about the universe.
(a) Science has told us so much (a) ______ (on/ about/ to/ at) the moon that it is fairly easy to imagine what it would be like to go there.
about
(b) Science has told us so much about the moon that it is fairly easy to imagine what it (b) ______ (was/ will/ had been/ has been) like to go there.
Will be
(c) It is certainly not a friendly place. (c) ______ (isn’t it/ is it/ does it/ doesn’t it)?
isn’t it
(d) There can be no life of any kind on the moon (d) ______ (because/ therefore/ although/ because of) there is no air or water.
because
(e) For mile after mile, there (e) ______ (are/ has/ is/ was) only the dust with mountains around.
is
(f) Above the moon, the sun and stars shine in (f) ______ (an/ the/ no article/ sky).
the
(g) If you step out of the mountain shadow, you (g) ______ (move/ will move/ would have moved/ would move) from severe cold to great heat.
will move
(h) But beyond the broken-horizon, a friendly sight (h) ______ (is seen/ be seen/ has been seen/ seen).
is seen
(i) The astronauts say the earth shines (i) ______ (brightly/ as more brightly/ most brightly/ than the stars).
more brightly
(j) The flight of the heavenly bodies makes us (j) ______ (to wonder/ wonder/ wondered/ will wonder) about the universe.
wonder
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