Unit 15: People and Places (Class 10) Part II

 Unit 15: People and Places

Reading II

Sugarloaf Mountain: 5 Interesting Facts

A. Match these words with their meanings.

a. landlmark i. walls or other constructions built to strengthen a place against attack

b. spectacular ii. very successful films

c. sprawling   iii. a piece of land that is almost entirely surrounded by water and is attached to a larger land area

d. tranquil      iv. calm, quiet, and peaceful

e. blockbusters v. very impressive

f. fortifications vi. an object or structure on land that is easy to see and recognize

g. peninsula   vii. full of lively activity

h. bustling      viii. covered with buildings across a large area

Answer
a. landmark -vii. covered with buildings across a large area

b. spectacular-v. very impressive

c. sprawling- vi. an object or structure on land that is easy to see and recognize

d. tranquil- viii. calm, quiet, and peaceful

e. blockbusters-ii. very successful films

f. fortifications- i. walls or other constructions built to strengthen a place against attack

g. peninsula-iii. a piece of land that is almost entirely surrounded by water and is attached to a larger land area

h. bustling-iv. full of lively activity

B. We can form adjectives by adding-ing' or '-ed' at the end of the verbs as in sprawling, bustling and unfolded in the text. Complete the following sentences changing the verb in the brackets into an adjective by adding 'ing' or 'ed'.

a. The children were ……….... when they missed the beginning of the movie. (annoy)

b. Have you read Agni by Nabarai Lamsal? It's a great book if you are ……..... in reading poems. (interest)

c. The result of the game was................ The best team didn't win! (surprise)

d. I don't enjoy going out with Sumi. She's the most.............. person I've ever mot. (bore)

e. The students were so ............when their school decided to take them on a trip. (excite)

f. Angeela was quite ................. when she was flying for the first time. (terrify)

g. I love to go to the fairs because they perform very..................... magic. (interest)

Answer
a. The children were annoyed when they missed the beginning of the movie.

b. Have you read Agni by Nabarai Lamsal? It's a great book if you are interested in reading poems. 

c. The result of the game was surprising. The best team didn't win! (surprise)

d. I don't enjoy going out with Sumi. She's the most boring person I've ever mot. (bore)

e. The students were so exciting when their school decided to take them on a trip. (excite)

f. Angeela was quite terrified when she was flying for the first time. (terrify)

g. I love to go to the fairs because they perform very interesting magic. (interest)

C. Match the paragraphs in Reading II with their correct headings.

A.        i. Neighboring Mountains

B.        ii. Awesome Cable Car Ride

C.        iii. Guanabara Bay

D.        iv. Rock Climbing

E.        v. Hollywood Star

Answer
A. - iv. Rock Climbing

B. - i. Neighboring Mountains

C. - v. Hollywood Star

D. - iii. Guanabara Bay

E. - ii. Awesome Cable Car Ride

D. Answer these questions.

a. Where is Sugarloaf Mountain located?

b. How did the mountain get the name 'Sugarloaf Mountain'?

c. Do you think many people can do rock-climbing at a time when they visit the mountain? Why?

d. Which of the sites do you think the children would love to visit? Why?

e. Name the first film in which Sugarloaf Mountain was featured.

f. What is historic about Guanabara Bay?

g. What should you do to enjoy the best scene of Guanabara Bay?

Answer
a. Sugarloaf Mountain is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

b. The mountain got the name 'Sugarloaf Mountain' due to its unique shape that resembles a traditional form of refined sugar used in the 19th century.

c. Many people can do rock climbing at a time when they visit Sugarloaf Mountain. It is one of the largest and most popular urban rock-climbing destinations in the world, with 270 different routes to explore. It offers ample opportunities for climbers to ascend the mountain and enjoy the experience.

d. Children would love to visit Morro de Urca, also known as Urca's mountain, which is one of the neighboring natural wonders. It offers a play area for children and a restaurant that serves delicious dishes, providing a fun and enjoyable experience for young visitors.

e. The first film in which Sugarloaf Mountain was featured is "Now, Voyager" in 1942, starring Bette Davis.

f. Guanabara Bay is historic because it was home to several fortifications built by the colonial government in the 16th century. It holds historical significance in the region.

g. To enjoy the best scene of Guanabara Bay, I should take the two cable cars that take me to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain. From there, I can enjoy stunning views of Rio de Janeiro, including the beautiful natural scenery of Guanabara Bay and the surrounding area.

E. Do you think a visitor should ride the cable cars while visiting the mountain? Why? Which of the facts of Sugarloaf Mountain interested you the most? Give reasons.

Answer
Yes, I think a visitor should definitely ride the cable cars while visiting mountains like Sugarloaf Mountain. Riding the cable cars offers a unique and breathtaking experience, providing stunning views of Rio de Janeiro from a height of 1296 feet. The cars themselves are enclosed by glass panels, allowing visitors to enjoy the panoramic scenery while feeling safe and comfortable. Ascending to the summit in the cable cars allows visitors to witness the scenic combination of a busy city, a calm bay, and a sparkling ocean, all in one sweeping view. It is a memorable way to appreciate the beauty of the surroundings and fully immerse oneself in the natural and urban wonders of the area.

Grammar II

A. Complete the following sentences choosing the correct preposition from the brackets.

a. I love to travelling. Therefore, I went to Delhi........(on, by, at) plane last week.

b. Namrata visited Lumbini ......... (in, since, from) 2002.

c. My best friend lives......... (in, at, on) a beautiful house....across..... (across, at, on) the street. d. We had to walk....... (until, as far as, up to) the edge of tha desert to find water.

e. The Prime Minister died.......(from, with, of) a head injury a few days (after, on, at) his accident.

f. My family has been living ...... (on, in, at) Dharan....for... (since, for, in) two years.

g. I am very pleased …..... (in, with, to) meet you.

h. He is a tall boy..........(in, with, on) long brown hair.

i. Guman Singh is a student ….....(in, on, at) Tribhuvan University.

j. .......(on, in, at) November 2, we will start our new semester.

k. I love your house .........(by, with, at) the river.

I. She misses her grandfather because she has not met him ..........(in, for, on) ages.

Answer
a. I love to travelling. Therefore, I went to Delhi by plane last week.

b. Namrata visited Lumbini in 2002.

c. My best friend lives in a beautiful house across the street.

d. We had to walk up to the edge of the desert to find water.

e. The Prime Minister died of a head injury a few days after his accident.

f. My family has been living in Dharan for two years.

g. I am very pleased to meet you.

h. He is a tall boy with long brown hair.

i. Guman Singh is a student at Tribhuvan University.

j. On November 2, we will start our new semester.

k. I love your house by the river.

I. She misses her grandfather because she has not met him for ages.

B. Complete the text below the correct prepositions.

I live..........Bhairahawa, but every summer I like to travel….....Pokhara. I am afraid travelling by plane. Last summer I decided I would travel......... bus. According to the ticket I received.......... the travel agency, the bus would leave Pokhara............ 9:15pm.............Friday and arrive ............ Pokhara the following day at 5:30.....in the morning. The travel would include boating.......... Phewa Lake........... one end of the lake.........another end. We would also drive......... different beautiful places. It would be really wonderful.

Answer
I live in Bhairahawa, but every summer I like to travel to Pokhara. I am afraid travelling by plane. Last summer I decided I would travel by bus. According to the ticket I received from the travel agency, the bus would leave Pokhara at 9:15 pm on Friday and arrive in Pokhara the following day at 5:30 in the morning. The travel would include boating on Phewa Lake from one end of the lake to another end. We would also drive to different beautiful places. It would be really wonderful.

Writing II

There are many tourist destinations in Nepal. Choose one of them and write a letter or an email to your foreign friend mentioning the interesting facts about the place. Also invite him/her to visit the place.

Answer
From: bipana22@gmail.com

To: bibika61@gmail.com

Subject: Exploring the beauty of Pokhara

Dear Bibika,

I hope you are doing well as I write this. In this mail, I want to introduce you to Pokhara, a stunning tourist destination in Nepal that I think you'll love.

Pokhara has beautiful scenery, calm lakes, and friendly people. It has moderate temperature. Views of the stunning Phewa Lake are breathtaking. Adventure seekers may explore trekking routes like the Annapurna Circuit. Nepal's rich cultural heritage is also on display in historic temples and a prosperous artists community.

I would like to invite you to witness Pokhara's grandeur views. I hope you will come and join me. Together, let's set out on an incredible adventure.

Best regards,

Bipana Sharma

 

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