Read the text and write TRUE for true and FALSE for false statements. 5×1=5
Ladies and gentlemen,
I'm delighted to have the honour of opening this international conference on the Joint Programming Initiative "A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life".
It's a topic that's never out of the media, with endless variations on whether carbs, fat, sugar or protein are good or bad, or reports on the latest wonderfood that will stop cancer in its tracks or help us live longer.
We are now relying on science and innovation to help us tackle the new public health challenge that is diet and lifestyle-related diseases such as overweight and obesity–sometimes described as the greatest public health challenge of our times.
a. The speaker is addressing an international conference.
b. 'A Healthy Diet for Healthy Life' is a common topic on the media.
c. Reports say that wonderfood causes cancer.
d. Obesity has been a challenge for public health for a long time.
e. Science helps us fight with the public health challenge.
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Like marathon runners, birds pace themselves so they do not run out of energy before they can land. They are always adjusting speed, height, and flight path to account for changing winds, their own weight, and storms. In the spring, they retrace their paths back to their summer homes. Each fall, about five billion birds migrate south for the winter from North America. Nearly all 500 of the 650 species of North American birds migrate. Yet this is just one small part of the picture. More than half of all the bird species in the world–approximately 5,000 species–migrate, and each species is on a different journey.
Other animal species also migrate, including insects, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and mammals. Migration is happening all the time: Herds of wild beast arrive every January at green pastures in the southern Serengeti of Africa. Swarms of free tailed bats arrive each March to caves in Texas. Northern fur seals gather on Alaskan islands each June. In September, Chinook salmon swim up rivers in Washington State. If you are in the right place at the right time, you can witness these amazing journeys. Yet, no matter where you live, you can see some birds migrating. In fact, much of what we know about migration comes from studying birds.
A. Fill in the blanks with the correct information from the text. 5×1=5
a. Birds come back to their homes in........season.
b. Many birds from America fly towards........
c. The free tailed bats move to Texas in........
d. We can see........in the rivers of Washington in September.
e. The text is mainly about........of animals.
B. Answer these questions. 5×1=5
a. Why do birds fly like marathon runners?
b. What do birds do when the weather changes during their flight?
c. How many species of birds are found in North America?
d. Write any two species of animals other than birds that migrate.
e. What should people do to see the amazing journeys of animals?
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The Egg Toast
Ingredients
2 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter or cooking oil
2 slices of bread
optional toppings: chopped herbs, grated cheese, or hot sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Bread:
Toast the bread slices to your liking.
You can use a toaster or a pan with a little butter or oil for extra flavor.
Crack the Eggs:
Crack the eggs into a bowl.
Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
Use a fork or whisk to beat the eggs until the yolks and whites are well combined.
Cook the Eggs:
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add the butter or cooking oil.
Once the butter is melted or the oil is hot, pour in the beaten eggs.
Scramble:
Allow the eggs to set for a moment, then gently stir with a spatula. Continue stirring occasionally to scramble the eggs.
Finish Cooking:
Cook until the eggs are just set but still moist. Be careful not to overcook, as they can become dry.
Serve:
Place the scrambled eggs on top of the toasted bread.
Garnish with your choice of toppings, such as chopped herbs, grated cheese, or a dash of hot sauce.
Enjoy:
Serve your simple and delicious scrambled eggs with toast immediately.
Pair it with a cup of coffee or your favorite morning beverage.
A. Write TRUE for true and FALSE for false statements. 5×1=5
a. Chopped herbs are compulsory to make the egg toast.
b. Only a toaster must be used to toast the bread slices.
c. Salt is added before the eggs are beaten.
d. Eggs should be cooked until they become dry.
e. Eggs are topped on the bread before serving.
B. Copy the correct answers from the given alternatives. 5×1=5
a. What gives extra flavour to the bread?
i. butter
ii. salt
iii. pepper
iv. sauce
b. Which of the following tool is used to mix yolk and the white part of the egg?
i. a bowl
ii. a pan
iii. a spoon
iv. a whisk
c. When do we put the beaten eggs into the pan to make the egg toast?
i. after the eggs are moist
ii. after the eggs are set
iii. after the oil is heated
iv. after the cheese is added
d. Why should we stir the eggs with a spatula?
i. to beat
ii. to scramble
iii. to garnish
iv. to dry
e. What does the recipe suggest people to enjoy the egg toast with?
i. hot sauce
ii. grated cheese
iii. chopped herbs
iv. morning beverage
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The most memorable day of my life was when our class organized a science exhibition at school. The event was held on February 2, 2024, and students from classes 6 to 10 took part. I worked on a project called "Water Purification Using Natural Materials." I used sand, gravel, and charcoal layers to build a working model that could clean muddy water. I tested the model three times before the exhibition and recorded the results carefully.
On the exhibition day, there were more than thirty-five models displayed in the hall. Around five hundred visitors, including students, parents, and teachers, came to see our work. I explained my model to the judges and showed how clear water came out after passing through the filter. One of the judges, a science professor from the local college, asked me about the cost of the model, and I told him it cost less than Rs.100 to make. He appreciated the simplicity and encouraged me to present it again at the district-level fair.
Later, the principal announced that my model had won the second prize. My friends clapped and lifted me up in celebration. The prize included a certificate, a science kit, and a medal. That day, I learned how experiments can help solve real-world problems. I realised that science is not only about books but also about creativity and observation. My teacher told me that such practical work improves logical thinking and confidence.
I felt proud that my idea could be useful for people who don't have access to clean water. That exhibition changed my attitude toward learning and inspired me to become an engineer in the future. It will always remain one of the happiest and most inspiring days of my life.
A. Match the meanings in Column A with the words from the text in Column B. One of the words in Column B does not have a match. 5×1=5
a. The writer's friends became happy when she won the prize.
b. A science professor praised the writer for low-cost model.
c. The exhibition became an inspiration for the writer to set her future goal.
d. The writer took part in the exhibition as a contestant.
e. The writer presented the model to the judges.
C. Answer these questions. 5×1=5
a. When was the exhibition organized?
b. What did the writer show in her experiment?
c. What did the judge inspire the writer to do after observing her model?
d. Was the writer's model simple? Give a reason.
e. Who can make the best use of the writer's model?
The following table illustrates the weather report of Chitawan National Park of five different months. Study the report and write a description in about 100 words using the given clues. 5
| Months | Average Temperature (in Fahrenheit) | Average Rainfall (in inch) | |
| Maximum | Minimum | ||
| February | 82° | 46° | 0.4 |
| March | 90° | 57° | 0.4 |
| April | 95° | 64° | 0.6 |
| November | 86° | 54° | 0.4 |
| December | 75° | 43° | 0.3 |
Write a news story in about 100 words using the clues given below. 5
Artists and Journalists Honoured in Sunsari
..... Inaruwa, January 4 ..... a folk-art talent honour programme ... . five journalists and more than a dozen artists ..... for the contribution in the fields ..... organized by Appan Biratgadh Paropakar Samaj ..... a variety of cultural performances ..... chief guest; chairperson of Dewanganj Rural Municipality .....
Your parents have gone to visit one of your relatives. You have to look after your house. So, you cannot attend the regular class at school. Now, write an application to your class teacher asking for a leave. Also, assure your teacher that you will cover the missed lessons with the help of your friends. 6
People in Nepal are facing many problems in transportation. What can be done to solve these problems? Write an essay describing the possible solutions to the problems of transportation. 8
Reproduce the following sentences as instructed in the brackets. 6×1=6
a. You have lost your mobile,...........? (Add a correct question tag.)
b. Some of the students have worked very hard. (Change into negative.)
c. Rashita bought some furniture from a local market. (Change into 'Where' question.)
d. By the end of this year, they (collect) the money for a new house. (Write the correct form of the verb given in the brackets.)
e. Purnima sang a song. (Change into passive voice.)
f. You said to Ruhi, "Have you invited the chief guest?" (Change into indirect speech.)
Copy the correct answers from the given alternatives. Rewriting the text is not necessary. 10×0.5=5
It was Lemi's first day in a new school. The Principal, (a).....(who/whom/where/which) she still admires the most, (b).....(welcomes/welcome/had welcomed/welcomed) her to the room. As soon as Lemi's father had introduced her (c).....(in/at/by/to) the Principal, he left. But, she was worried that she would have to spend the whole day alone, in a completely new school. The Principal asked, "(d).....(Are you nervous/If she was nervous/You are nervous/Was she nervous)?" Although she was worried, she didn't express it. Then, she (e).....(had been taken/will be taken/was taken/is taken) to her class. The Principal introduced her to the class. She told the class that they (f).....(must/can/shall/may) cooperate Lemi. All the students looked at her. She got nervous looking at all the strange faces. She headed directly to the last bench (g).....(because/although/because of/as) all the front benches were occupied. She thought, "If I hadn't changed my school, I (h).....(wouldn't be/wouldn't have been/would be/will be) so worried today." But, she continued to study there, (i).....(didn't she/doesn't she/hadn't she/hasn't she)? Later, she became one of the (j).....(intelligent/most intelligent/more intelligent/as intelligent as) students in the entire school.