SEE 2080 (2024)
COMPULSORY ENGLISH
Reading
and Writing
(Written
Test)
Candidates are required to answer the
questions in their own words as far as practicable. Figures in the margin
indicate the full marks.
Time:
3 hrs. Full
Marks: 75
Attempt
all the questions.
1. Read the following text and answer the questions that follow. (5×1=5)
Sarah and Jamie stood on their tiptoe and
gave the card from their school to the tall man behind the counter of a farm.
The man frowned and made a face.
"So you're looking for some work, And
who are you?" "I'm Sarah. I'm twelve. This is my brother Jamie; he's
eleven."
"Shouldn't you be at school?"
"We are on holiday. And would like to
earn some money and support our parents." The man lifted his hat and
scratched his head. "Working in the farm is a quite tough job for kids
like you. I need somebody big and strong to work here," he said.
"There must be some work for us in this
big farm. Could you please find one?" Sarah pleaded.
"And right. Let's see. Do you know what
a Cabbage White is?" the man asked.
"Yes, it's a beautiful white butterfly
that lays its eggs on cabbages. And those eggs change into caterpillars.",
answered Sarah.
"And do you know what the caterpillars
do?" "They eat the cabbage leaves!" shouted Jamie.
a. Where were Sarah and Jamie?
b. Why did they go there?
c. Why did the man scratch his head?
d. What do you mean by Cabbage White?
e. What do you think their work would be there?
2. Read the following text and do the tasks. (10)
Cyber
Security : Basic Internet Safety Tips
When you want to make your home secure, you
lock the door. When you want to prevent your bike from being stolen, you use a
bike lock. When you want to protect your valuable possessions, you keep them in
a safe. But what do you do to protect your identity online?
Modern life is fundamentally intertwined with
the internet. Nearly every daily task now has the opportunity for online
integration, and almost everyone owns multiple devices, including laptops,
phones, tablets, smart watches, smart TVs and many more. The more accounts and
devices you have online, the greater the potential is for criminals to access
your personal information and take advantage of you.
Online safety is important no matter your age
or life stage, but there are particular concerns for certain vulnerable groups
like children, teenagers and senior citizens.
When it comes to internet safety, it's best
to start with the basics. Here are some tips to guide you as you evaluate your
online habits and make small changes to ensure your privacy and security on the
internet.
While creating a new password, pay attention
to strong password requirements. Use different user IDs or password
combinations for different accounts, Make the password more complicated by
combining letters, numbers, and special characters and create hard-to-guess
passwords, and keep them private. Change your passwords quite often. Don't
share your passwords with other people. Make sure passwords and password hints
are stored securely. Record passwords in an encrypted file on your computer, or
select another secure password storage method. Avoid writing them down. Prevent
"auto-login", uncheck "Keep me signed in" and
"Remember my password" options.
A. Write "TRUE" for true and
"FALSE" for the false statement. (5×1=5)
i.
We use
door lock to save our bike from being stolen.
ii. Internet has become an essential part in our
daily life.
iii. There is a high chance of cyber crimes if we
have many accounts and devices.
iv. It is needless to ensure our privacy on the
Internet.
v. We should write passwords to remember in the
future.
B. Answer the following questions. (5×1=5)
i.
How do
you save your valuable things?
ii. Who are prone to be victimized on cyber
world?
iii. What do you need to do for your cyber safety?
iv. Who is this text for?
v. Who do you think is responsible for cyber
crime? How?
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Lumbini is located in Rupandehi district of
Southern Nepal close to the Indian border and inscribed on the UNESCO world
Heritage list. It is renowned for being the official birth place of
Siddhartha Gautam who became the Buddha. The main site is known as Lumbini Development Zone
which is sealed in by a perimeter fence. There are lots of beautiful places
to visit some of them are listed as; · Lumbini Temple/ Temple of Mayadevi : Walk inside
the temple built over the spot Buddha was born. · Mayadevi Pond : Where Buddha's mother is said to
have bathed before giving birth to him. · Lumbini Museum : Historic manuscripts and item
from the area. · Bodhi Tree : impressive tree covered in prayer
flags beside the sacred pond. · Ashoka Pillar : stone pillar dedicated to emperor
Ashokan. · Buddhist Temples : 2nd century BC
temples to modern day temples. · Crane Sanctuary : This natural reserve has been
put aside as a safe area for local birds, including the Saris Cranes. We can get access to Lumbini by flight or by bus.
One can fly to Bhairahawa from Kathmandu; then take a bus, taxi or rickshaw
to Lumbini which is about 30 minutes away. By bus, it is cheaper and more
frequent route to Lumbini. You can approach Lumbini in a reasonable amount
of time by bus. From Kathmandu it's 6-9 hours; from Pokhara it's 6-9 hours
and from Chitwan it's 5-6 hours. |
A. Fill in he blanks with the correct words
from the text above.(5×1
=5)
(a) Lumbini lies in .................
district of Southern Nepal.
(b) Lumbini is well-known for being
........... of Siddhartha Gautam.
(c) iddhartha Gautam's mother took bath in
........ pond before giving birth to him.
(d) Ashoka Pillar is dedicated to ...........
(e) It takes about .............. minutes to
get to Lumbini from Bhairahawa by bus.
B. Answer the following questions. (5×1=5)
a) Write down any two attractions of Lumbini.
b) How is Lumbini Development Zone sealed in?
c) How much time does a bus take to get to the
birth place of Gautam Buddha from Kathmandu?
d) What does the word 'manuscripts' refer to in
the text?
e) Do you think Lumbini is one of the world's
major tourist inviting places? Why?
4. Read
the following text and do the tasks that follow. 15
Marie was born in 1867 in Warsaw, Poland,
where her father was a professor of physics. At an early age, she displayed a
brilliant mind and a blithe personality. Her great exuberance for learning
prompted her to continue with her studies after high school. She became
disgruntled, however, when she learned that the university in Warsaw was closed
to women. Determined to receive a higher education, she defiantly left Poland
and in 1891 entered the Sorbonne, a French University, where she earned her
Master's degree and doctorate in Physics.
Marie was fortunate to have studied at the
Sorbonne with some of the greatest scientists of her day, one of whom was
Pierre Curie. Marie and Pierre were married in 1895 and spent many productive
years working together in the Physics laboratory. A short time after they
discovered radium, Pierre was killed by a horse-drawn wagon in 1906. Marie was
stunned by this horrible misfortune and endured heart breaking anguish. The
fact that she had two young daughters to raise by herself greatly increased her
distress.
Marie was asked to succeed her husband as a
Physics professor at the Sorbonne. She was the first woman to be given a
professorship at the world-famous university. In 1911 she received the Nobel
Prize in chemistry for isolating radium. Although she eventually suffered a
fatal illness from her long exposure to radium, she never became disillusioned
about her work.
A. Match the words in column 'A' with the words
having similar meanings in column B. (5×1=5)
Column A Column B
(a) anguish (i)
lucky
(b) displayed (ii)
finally
(c) fortunate (iii)
showed
(d) eventually (iv)
mental and physical pain
(e) brilliant (v)
cheerful
(vi)
exceptionally talented
B. Write 'TRUE' for the true statement and
'FALSE' for the false statement. (5×1=5)
(a)
Marie
was the daughter of a professor.
(b)
She got
her doctorate in physics from Poland.
(c)
Pierre
Curie was a great scientist of his day.
(d)
Marie
brought up her two young daughters after her husband's death.
(e)
Marie
got the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1911.
C. Answer the following questions. (5×1=5)
(a)
When was
Marie born?
(b)
Why did
Marie leave Poland?
(c)
How was
Marie's husband killed?
(d)
What are
two different reasons greatly distressed her according to the text?
(e)
How does
this lesson motivate you?
5. Write
a paragraph stating the advantages of walking as a physical exercise in about
100 words. You can use the given clues. 5
Clues : walking - physical activity - minimizes heart diseases -
connects one with people and places - mental health - sound mind in sound body
- controls obesity
6. Write a news story with the help of the given clues
in about 100 words. 5
Clues:
Mr. ABC Rai ............. a six (6) years child of XYZ school
............ way to his school through the jungle ........ lost in the jungle
........... after 3 days rescued by a group of woodcutter ............ parents
heartily thanked the woodcutters.
7. Write
a set of six rules and regulations to be followed by the patients in a hospital
in about 150 words. 6
8. A
large number of youths and professional leave Nepal and migrate abroad each
year. Write a letter to your friend who lives in a foreign country expressing
your opinion about the effects of such migration. Also include suggestions and
solutions to the problems caused by such migration in about 200 words. 8
9. Reproduce
the following sentences as indicated in the brackets. (6×1=6)
(a) Let me play .............. ? (supply the
correct question tag)
(b)
Has the
man had a bath? (change into statement)
(c)
She has
been working here for five years. (Change into 'How long' question)
(d)
Don't
make a noise ! I .......... (read) (Use the correct tense of the verb read)
(e)
"Do
not touch that paper, "said the inspector. (Change into indirect speech)
(f)
Did they
finalize the date? (Change into passive voice)
10.
Choose and copy the correct answer. Rewriting is not required. (10×0.5=5)
Once there was a well in a forest. One day, a
fox was walking by ......... (a) ......... (a/ an/ the/ no article) well.
Suddenly, he slipped ........ (b) .......... (into/ on/ to/ from) the
well. The well was very deep, .........
(c) ........ (so/ however/ therefore/ so that) he could not come out of the
well. He made lots of efforts, ........... (d) ......... (didn't he/ don't he/
doesn't he/ isn't he)? At the same time, a thirsty goat .............. (e)
........ (has passed/ pass/ was passing/ is passing) by the well and saw the
fox in the well. The goat asked the fox ......... (f) ......... (what he was
doing/was he doing/ what he did/what he does) there. The clever fox replied
that he had been there to drink water. He further said, the water there was
very good. Hearing that, the goat ..... (g) ..... (jumped/ was jumped/ is
jumped/ jump) into the well at once. The fox stepped onto the back of the goat
and jumped out of the well easily. The poor goat ......... (h) ........ (was/
were/ is/ are) left to die there in he well. The persuasive words of the clever
fox made the goat …….. (i) ……… (jump/ to jump/ jumped/had jumped) into the well.
If the goat had thought properly, it .......... (j) ......... would not have
died/ would die/ will die/ to die) there.
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Answer Key
1. Answer
a. Sarah and Jamie were at a farm,
standing in front of a tall man behind the counter.
b. They went there to find work so
they could earn some money and support their parents.
c. The man scratched his head
because he was unsure if the kids could handle the tough work on the farm.
d. "Cabbage White" refers
to a white butterfly that lays its eggs on cabbages. These eggs hatch into
caterpillars, which eat the cabbage leaves.
e. Their work would likely involve
removing the caterpillars from the cabbage plants to protect the crops.
2. A. Answer
i. FALSE
ii. TRUE
iii. TRUE
iv. FALSE
v. FALSE
2. B. Answer
i. We
save our valuable things by keeping them in a safe.
ii. Children,
teenagers, and senior citizens are more vulnerable to cyber threats.
iii. To
ensure cyber safety, we should use strong passwords, change them frequently,
avoid sharing them, disable auto-login, and store them securely.
iv. This
text is for everyone who uses the internet, especially vulnerable groups like
children, teenagers, and senior citizens.
v. Cyber criminals are responsible for cyber crime because they exploit weak security measures, steal personal information, and misuse it for fraudulent activities. However, users also have some responsibility to follow safety measures and protect themselves.
3. A. Answer
(a) Lumbini lies in Rupandehi district of Southern
Nepal.
(b) Lumbini is well-known for being the official birth place
of Siddhartha Gautam.
(c) Siddhartha Gautam's mother took bath in Mayadevi Pond
before giving birth to him.
(d) Ashoka Pillar is dedicated to Emperor Ashoka.
(e) It takes about 30 minutes to get to Lumbini from
Bhairahawa by bus.
3. B. Answer
(a) Two attractions of Lumbini are: Temple of Mayadevi and Ashoka
Pillar.
(b) The Lumbini Development Zone is sealed in by a perimeter fence.
(c) A bus from Kathmandu to Lumbini takes around 6 to 9 hours.
(d) In the text, 'manuscripts' refers to historic writings and
documents preserved in the Lumbini Museum.
(e) Yes, Lumbini is one of the world’s major tourist destinations because it is the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has many historic, cultural, and religious attractions that draw visitors from around the world.
4. A. Answer
(a) anguish → (iv) mental and physical pain
(b) displayed → (iii) showed
(c) fortunate → (i) lucky
(d) eventually → (ii) finally
(e) brilliant → (vi) exceptionally talented
4. B. Answer
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
(c) TRUE
(d) TRUE
(e) FALSE
4. C. Answer
(a) Marie was born in 1867.
(b) Marie left Poland because the university in Warsaw was closed to
women, and she wanted to pursue higher education.
(c) Marie's husband, Pierre Curie, was killed by a horse-drawn wagon
in 1906.
(d) Marie was greatly distressed by:
The sudden and tragic death of her husband, Pierre Curie.
The challenge of raising her two young daughters alone.
(e) This lesson motivates me to pursue my goals with determination,
overcome challenges, and never give up on education and hard work, just like
Marie Curie did despite many hardships.
9. Answer
(a) Let
me play, will you?
(b) The
man has had a bath.
(c) How
long has she been working here?
(d) Don't
make a noise! I am reading.
(e) The
inspector told them not to touch that paper.
(f) Was
the date finalized by them?
10. Answer
(a) a
(b) into
(c) so
(d) didn't
he
(e) was
passing
(f) what
he was doing there
(g) jumped
(h) was
(i) jump
(j) would
not have died
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