Grade 8 (Unit 17) Naresh and the Stranger (Reading I)

 

Unit 17

Reading I (page 215)

Naresh and the Stranger

A. Find the words from the text and complete the following sentences.

a. Nilima found her lost purse ……………. a pile of leaves.

b. ……………. means ‘the quality of being kind’.

c. She is a/an ……………. and hard-working girl. She tries to stand on her own.

d. There is a complete ……………. sitting at my desk. I have never seen or met him before.

e. We need to eat nutritious food to help our bodies grow.

Answer                            

a. Nilima found her lost purse under a pile of leaves.

b. Kindness means ‘the quality of being kind’.

c. She is a/an independent and hard-working girl. She tries to stand on her own.

d. There is a complete stranger sitting at my desk. I have never seen or met him before.

e. We need to eat nutritious food to help our bodies grow.

B. These Sentences are from The Story above. Who said them to whom?

a. Do you need some help?

b. Will you come home with me?

c. Would you like to come with me to the river?

d. The money is for you and your family. Take it.

e. I shall be very happy if you take it.

f. Let me give you some food to eat.

Answer                            

a. Do you need some help?

Naresh said it to the stranger.

b. Will you come home with me?

Naresh said it to the stranger.

c. Would you like to come with me to the river?

The stranger said it to Naresh.

d. The money is for you and your family. Take it.

The stranger said it to Naresh.

e. I shall be very happy if you take it.

The stranger said it to Naresh.

f. Let me give you some food to eat.

Naresh said it to the stranger.

C. Answer the following Questions

Answer these questions.

a. Why could Naresh's wife not earn any money?

b. What was Naresh worried about when he talked to his oxen?a. ⇒ Naresh said it to the a. Why could Naresh's wife not earn any money?

b. What was Naresh worried about when he talked to his oxen?

c. Why did Naresh's wife cry when she knew the stranger would stay in their home?

d. Why do you think the stranger wanted to give money to Naresh?

e. Did the stranger take anything from Naresh when he left? Why?

f. What lesson did you learn from the story?

Answer

a. Naresh’s wife could not earn any money because she had to look after the family and take care of the household responsibilities.

b. When Naresh talked to his oxen, he was worried about when he would earn enough money to provide nutritious food for his kids.

c. Naresh’s wife cried when she knew the stranger would stay in their home because they did not have enough food for themselves and were already struggling to make ends meet.

d. The stranger wanted to give money to Naresh because Naresh had shown him kindness and helped him when he was in need. The stranger wanted to repay Naresh’s kindness and help him and his family in return.

e. No, the stranger did not take anything from Naresh when he left. Instead, he gave Naresh a bag full of money as a gesture of gratitude for Naresh’s kindness and help.

f. The lesson learned from the story is that acts of kindness and selflessness can be rewarded unexpectedly.

D. Imagine you are Naresh. Tell the story to your friends in your own words.

Grammar I

A. Match the active sentences in column A with their passive counterparts in column B.

a. Naresh gave him some water to drink. i. He was thanked by the him.

b. The stranger thanked him.          ii. He was taken to the river bank by the stranger.

c. The stranger took him to the river bank. iii. He was given some water to drink by Naresh.

d. The stranger opened the pot. iv. He was heard talking to his oxen by the neighbors.

e. Naresh took the money. v. The pot was opened by the stranger.

f. The neighbors heard him talking to his oxen. vi. The money was taken by Naresh.

Answer                            

a. Naresh gave him some water to drink. – iii. He was given some water to drink by Naresh.

b. The stranger thanked him.- i. He was thanked by the him.

c. The stranger took him to the river bank. – ii. He was taken to the river bank by the stranger.

d. The stranger opened the pot.- v. The pot was opened by the stranger.

e. Naresh took the money. vi. The money was taken by Naresh.

f. The neighbors heard him talking to his oxen.- iv. He was heard talking to his oxen by the neighbors.

B. Change the following sentences into passive.

a. My tooth was pulled out by the dentist.

b. He is being questioned by the police.

c. Breakfast is served at 7 o’clock by the waitress.

d. The rubbish was collected by students from our class.

e. These tablets should be taken before meals.

f. He has been sent out of the classroom by the teacher.

g. Coloured clothes must be washed separately.

h. The new sports centre will be inaugurated by the mayor next month.

i. Nabina’s bicycle has been stolen recently.

j. Apples are grown in Dolpa.

Answer                            

a. My tooth was pulled out by the dentist.

b. He is being questioned by the police.

c. Breakfast is served at 7 o’clock by the waitress.

d. The rubbish was collected by students from our class.

e. These tablets should be taken before meals.

f. He has been sent out of the classroom by the teacher.

g. Coloured clothes must be washed separately.

h. The new sports centre will be inaugurated by the mayor next month.

i. Nabina’s bicycle has been stolen recently.

j. Apples are grown in Dolpa.

Writing I

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To: sameerdangol@gmail.com

Subject: About the New Offer

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With best regards,

Sukla Devkota

Managing Director

Nepal Sunglasses House

Tinkune, Kathmandu

Email: nepal_sunglasseshouse@gmail.com

Answer                            

To: nepal_sunglasseshouse@gmail.com

Subject: About accepting the New Offer

Dear Mr. Devkota,

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Firstly, I would be happy if you informed me about the styles of sunglasses that are suitable for this offer. Secondly, I would like to inquire about your return policy if I am not completely satisfied with the sunglasses I receive.

I kindly request that you address these questions in your forthcoming response. Once I have obtained this information, I will be able to proceed with placing my order.

Thank you sincerely for your time and consideration.

Warm regards

Sameer Dangol,

Kathmandu, Nepal

E-mail: sameerdangol@gmail.com

 

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