Chapter 8 · 9 hours
Hobbies and interests
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- 2080 Chaitra · Koshi · 5 marks
Read the following text and write 'TRUE' for true statements and 'FALSE' for the false ones. (5x1=5)
Photography
When you get a break, take your phone or camera, walk to a park, and take pictures. You do not have to be a pro photographer or have the best gear in the market to pick up this rewarding hobby.
All you need is a good eye, a camera or a smartphone, and a good understanding of basic photography skills like lighting, depth, and exposure. The best part of the photography hobby is that you can preserve memories and have beautiful pictures on your walls.
Writing
Writing is one of the most popular hobbies that people enjoy because of the freedom. People write everything and anything; from how they spent their day to new recipes.
Writing journals to keep track of your daily activities is also a great way to handle stress, relax, and boost productivity. Studies show that the world's most successful people keep journals.
Also, if you feel the need to share your knowledge on a particular topic or niche, feel free to write a blog. It's always a great way to express yourself and connect with people of like-minds.
And you could also try writing a book or poem. It doesn't have to feel major before you write it down.
I. Photography can be a paying hobby.
II. Pictures help you recall your past.
III. You need a lot of knowledge to start with a writing hobby.
IV. Writing connects the people having different thoughts.
V. You cannot share your knowledge through writing.
When you get a break, take your phone or camera, walk to a park, and take pictures. You do not have to be a pro photographer or have the best gear in the market to pick up this rewarding hobby.
All you need is a good eye, a camera or a smartphone, and a good understanding of basic photography skills like lighting, depth, and exposure. The best part of the photography hobby is that you can preserve memories and have beautiful pictures on your walls.
Writing
Writing is one of the most popular hobbies that people enjoy because of the freedom. People write everything and anything; from how they spent their day to new recipes.
Writing journals to keep track of your daily activities is also a great way to handle stress, relax, and boost productivity. Studies show that the world's most successful people keep journals.
Also, if you feel the need to share your knowledge on a particular topic or niche, feel free to write a blog. It's always a great way to express yourself and connect with people of like-minds.
And you could also try writing a book or poem. It doesn't have to feel major before you write it down.
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Answer
I. FALSE. The text does not say photography pays money; it calls it a "rewarding hobby" that preserves memories.
II. TRUE. Pictures let you "preserve memories", so they help you recall your past.
III. FALSE. Writing needs no special knowledge; "It doesn't have to feel major before you write it down."
IV. FALSE. The text says writing connects people of "like-minds", not people having different thoughts.
V. FALSE. The text says that you can write a blog to share your knowledge on a topic.
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- 2080 Chaitra · Koshi · 5 marks
Read the following text and answer the questions. (5x1=5)
Photography
When you get a break, take your phone or camera, walk to a park, and take pictures. You do not have to be a pro photographer or have the best gear in the market to pick up this rewarding hobby.
All you need is a good eye, a camera or a smartphone, and a good understanding of basic photography skills like lighting, depth, and exposure. The best part of the photography hobby is that you can preserve memories and have beautiful pictures on your walls.
Writing
Writing is one of the most popular hobbies that people enjoy because of the freedom. People write everything and anything; from how they spent their day to new recipes.
Writing journals to keep track of your daily activities is also a great way to handle stress, relax, and boost productivity. Studies show that the world's most successful people keep journals.
Also, if you feel the need to share your knowledge on a particular topic or niche, feel free to write a blog. It's always a great way to express yourself and connect with people of like-minds.
And you could also try writing a book or poem. It doesn't have to feel major before you write it down.
I. What basic abilities of photography do you need to have?
II. What is the benefit of the photography hobby?
III. In what way is writing the most popular hobby?
IV. Do you think journal writing helps to manage stress? Give a reason.
V. According to the text, when should you write blogs?
When you get a break, take your phone or camera, walk to a park, and take pictures. You do not have to be a pro photographer or have the best gear in the market to pick up this rewarding hobby.
All you need is a good eye, a camera or a smartphone, and a good understanding of basic photography skills like lighting, depth, and exposure. The best part of the photography hobby is that you can preserve memories and have beautiful pictures on your walls.
Writing
Writing is one of the most popular hobbies that people enjoy because of the freedom. People write everything and anything; from how they spent their day to new recipes.
Writing journals to keep track of your daily activities is also a great way to handle stress, relax, and boost productivity. Studies show that the world's most successful people keep journals.
Also, if you feel the need to share your knowledge on a particular topic or niche, feel free to write a blog. It's always a great way to express yourself and connect with people of like-minds.
And you could also try writing a book or poem. It doesn't have to feel major before you write it down.
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I. You need a good eye and a good understanding of basic photography skills like lighting, depth and exposure.
II. The benefit of the photography hobby is that you can preserve memories and have beautiful pictures on your walls.
III. Writing is the most popular hobby because of the freedom it gives: people can write anything, from how they spent their day to new recipes.
IV. Yes, I think journal writing helps to manage stress, because writing down daily activities and feelings helps us relax and feel lighter (the text also says it boosts productivity).
V. You should write a blog when you feel the need to share your knowledge on a particular topic or niche.
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- 2082 Chaitra · Gandaki · 5 marks
Read the text and write TRUE for true and FALSE for false statements. (5×1=5)
Reading is one of the most popular hobbies across many cultures. It is not only a fun activity, but a way of improving yourself.
Whether you read to get information or be entertained, there is undoubtedly a book for you as you have got a variety of genres to choose from.
Another thing that makes reading a book an exciting hobby is that you don't require any special gear compared to most other hobbies. Simply head to your local library or download some PDFs.
If you are looking to connect with new people or share your reviews, you can join a book club. The best part about making reading your hobby is that you can have fun anywhere!
a. Reading is just a fun activity.
b. The primary focus of reading is information and pleasure.
c. Reading a book is a boring hobby.
d. Joining a book club connects readers with new people.
e. Reading is also possible from digital resources.
Whether you read to get information or be entertained, there is undoubtedly a book for you as you have got a variety of genres to choose from.
Another thing that makes reading a book an exciting hobby is that you don't require any special gear compared to most other hobbies. Simply head to your local library or download some PDFs.
If you are looking to connect with new people or share your reviews, you can join a book club. The best part about making reading your hobby is that you can have fun anywhere!
Answer
a. FALSE. Reading is not just a fun activity; it is also a way of improving yourself.
b. TRUE. People read to get information or to be entertained.
c. FALSE. The text calls reading an exciting hobby.
d. TRUE. A book club helps you to connect with new people and share your reviews.
e. TRUE. You can download PDFs, so reading is possible from digital resources.
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- 2082 Chaitra · Karnali · 5 marks
Read the text and do the tasks.
Dear Sabrina,
Thanks for your letter, and it was my immense pleasure to hear from you. You asked me to tell you about by favourite day of the week. Well; it's definitely Friday.
Why I like Friday is because I have my favourite subjects at school: PE and Chemistry. Chemistry is particularly interesting because it involves practical experiments. Moreover, our chemistry teacher, Mr. King, has a wonderful sense of humour. In PE, we usually play basketball, which is my favourite sport. Since I'm tall and active, I perform well and our team usually achieves success.
On Fridays we have French classes, which I find challenging. But, I enjoy the ICT class after the French class. At the moment, I'm working on designing a webpage for our basketball team. This has helped me to boost my technical and creative skills.
After school, I hang out with my friends, and then in the evening, I play football at the sports centre. On Friday nights, we sometimes go to parties or to watch movies. We can relax a bit on Friday evenings because there's no school on Saturday.
In your next letter, tell me about your favourite day at school.
Love
Dani
A. Write TRUE for true and FALSE for false statements. (5×1=5)
a. Dani's favourite subjects are PE and Chemistry.
b. Mr. King is a boring teacher in the class.
c. ICT class takes place before the French class.
d. Dani plays football at school.
e. Both Sabrina and Dani are students.
Why I like Friday is because I have my favourite subjects at school: PE and Chemistry. Chemistry is particularly interesting because it involves practical experiments. Moreover, our chemistry teacher, Mr. King, has a wonderful sense of humour. In PE, we usually play basketball, which is my favourite sport. Since I'm tall and active, I perform well and our team usually achieves success.
On Fridays we have French classes, which I find challenging. But, I enjoy the ICT class after the French class. At the moment, I'm working on designing a webpage for our basketball team. This has helped me to boost my technical and creative skills.
After school, I hang out with my friends, and then in the evening, I play football at the sports centre. On Friday nights, we sometimes go to parties or to watch movies. We can relax a bit on Friday evenings because there's no school on Saturday. In your next letter, tell me about your favourite day at school. Love Dani
Answer
a. TRUE. Dani says, "I have my favourite subjects at school: PE and Chemistry."
b. FALSE. Mr. King has a wonderful sense of humour.
c. FALSE. The ICT class is after the French class.
d. FALSE. He plays football in the evening at the sports centre, not at school.
e. TRUE. Dani goes to school and asks Sabrina about her favourite day at school, so both are students.
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- 2082 Chaitra · Karnali · 5 marks
Read the text and do the tasks.
Dear Sabrina,
Thanks for your letter, and it was my immense pleasure to hear from you. You asked me to tell you about by favourite day of the week. Well; it's definitely Friday.
Why I like Friday is because I have my favourite subjects at school: PE and Chemistry. Chemistry is particularly interesting because it involves practical experiments. Moreover, our chemistry teacher, Mr. King, has a wonderful sense of humour. In PE, we usually play basketball, which is my favourite sport. Since I'm tall and active, I perform well and our team usually achieves success.
On Fridays we have French classes, which I find challenging. But, I enjoy the ICT class after the French class. At the moment, I'm working on designing a webpage for our basketball team. This has helped me to boost my technical and creative skills.
After school, I hang out with my friends, and then in the evening, I play football at the sports centre. On Friday nights, we sometimes go to parties or to watch movies. We can relax a bit on Friday evenings because there's no school on Saturday.
In your next letter, tell me about your favourite day at school.
Love
Dani
B. Copy the correct answers from the given alternatives. (5×1=5)
a. Why has Dani written this letter to Sabrina?
i. to tell about his favourite day
ii. to inform about his science teacher
iii. to describe his success on sports
iv. to ask about Sabrina's favourite day
b. What does Dani do as a part of ICT?
i. watches movies
ii. does experiments
iii. studies chemistry
iv. makes webpage
c. According to Dani, what is the benefit of his height?
i. He can fit in PE class easily.
ii. He can easily do experiment.
iii. He can play basketball well.
iv. He can play football well.
d. How can you say that Dani is a sociable person?
i. because he hangs out with friends after school
ii. because he creates a webpage for the basketball team
iii. because he watches movies on Fridays
iv. because his team achieves success in sports
e. Which of the following activities does Dani do out of school?
i. conducts experiments
ii. plays football
iii. learns French
iv. plays basketball
Why I like Friday is because I have my favourite subjects at school: PE and Chemistry. Chemistry is particularly interesting because it involves practical experiments. Moreover, our chemistry teacher, Mr. King, has a wonderful sense of humour. In PE, we usually play basketball, which is my favourite sport. Since I'm tall and active, I perform well and our team usually achieves success.
On Fridays we have French classes, which I find challenging. But, I enjoy the ICT class after the French class. At the moment, I'm working on designing a webpage for our basketball team. This has helped me to boost my technical and creative skills.
After school, I hang out with my friends, and then in the evening, I play football at the sports centre. On Friday nights, we sometimes go to parties or to watch movies. We can relax a bit on Friday evenings because there's no school on Saturday. In your next letter, tell me about your favourite day at school. Love Dani
Answer
a. (i) to tell about his favourite day. Sabrina had asked him about it and he replies in the letter.
b. (iv) makes webpage. In ICT he is designing a webpage for the basketball team.
c. (iii) He can play basketball well. He says, "Since I'm tall and active, I perform well."
d. (i) because he hangs out with friends after school. Spending time with friends shows he is sociable.
e. (ii) plays football. He plays it at the sports centre in the evening.
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- 2082 Chaitra · Lumbini · 5 marks
Your uncle has recently gifted you a beautiful camera on your birthday. Write a thank-you letter to him in about 100 words using the given clues.
..... thank you for the beautiful gift ..... very happy ..... wonderful gift ..... love photography ..... capture special moments ..... truly appreciate your thoughtfulness ..... memorable birthday ..... lucky to have such a caring uncle .....
Answer
ABC Colony, Pokhara
15 June, 2025
Dear Uncle,
Thank you very much for the beautiful gift. I am very happy to have received the camera on my birthday. It is a wonderful gift for me because I love photography. Now I can capture special moments of my family, friends and nature.
I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness. You remembered my interest and chose just the right present. It made my birthday really memorable. I feel lucky to have such a caring uncle. I promise to use the camera properly and show you my best photos when we meet.
Please give my regards to Aunt and love to my cousins.
Yours lovingly,
Anil
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- 2075 · Set AP · 6 marks
A student is trying to get new library membership. Compose a dialogue between the student and a librarian in at least six exchanges. (6)
Answer
Dialogue between a student and a librarian about library membership
Student: Good morning, madam. May I take a few minutes of your time?
Librarian: Good morning. Yes, of course. How can I help you?
Student: I would like to get a new membership of this library. What should I do?
Librarian: First, you have to fill in this application form. Then you must attach two passport-size photographs and a photocopy of your school identity card.
Student: I have brought the photographs and my identity card with me. Is there any membership fee?
Librarian: Yes, the annual fee is Rs 300, and there is a refundable deposit of Rs 500.
Student: I see. How many books can I borrow at a time?
Librarian: You can borrow two books for fifteen days. If you want to keep them longer, you can renew them once.
Student: What happens if I return a book late?
Librarian: You will have to pay a small fine of Rs 2 for each day of delay.
Student: Thank you very much. Here is the form and the fee.
Librarian: Welcome to our library. Your membership card will be ready tomorrow.
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- 2075 · Set GP · 8 marks
Write an essay on 'The Importance of Reading'. (8)
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The Importance of Reading
Reading is one of the most useful habits a person can develop. It is a window through which we look at the world, and it is a source of knowledge, pleasure and wisdom.
Firstly, reading increases our knowledge. Through books, newspapers and magazines we learn about history, science, other cultures and current events, and we can learn from the experiences of great people without leaving our homes. Secondly, it improves language skills. Regular readers learn new words, write better and speak more confidently. Thirdly, reading sharpens the mind. It improves concentration, imagination and the ability to think critically. Reading is also a good way to relax and reduce stress, and a good book is a loyal friend in loneliness. For students, it is the key to success in examinations because it strengthens understanding of the subject matter.
Unfortunately, today many young people spend most of their free time on mobile phones, games and social media instead of reading. To develop a reading habit, parents and teachers should encourage children to read every day, and schools and communities should have well-equipped libraries. We should also make it a rule to read for at least half an hour daily.
In conclusion, reading makes a full man, as Francis Bacon said. Everybody should cultivate this habit for a bright and successful life.
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