SEE English model question 2081 with answers - NOTES KEEDA

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May 23, 2024

SEE English model question 2081 with answers

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  1. Read the following text and fill in the blanks with the correct information from the text.

    Sometimes it's right on the box of rice mix the high altitude version of cooking instructions. Usually this means that your rice will have to cook a little bit longer if you are in Denver or at the top of Mount Everest. Of course that's just a joke. No one cooks rice at the top of Everest. But why are the instructions even different? Why does it matter where you cook? The answer has to do with boiling water.

    You ask some people on the street about the boiling temperature of water. Some might say 212°F or even better 100°C but that's not always true. As you increase your altitude above sea level, the boiling point of water decreases by about 1°F for every 500 feet increase. That means your water in Denver is going to be 203°F and this will have an impact on your cooking. But why?

    1. The cooking instructions are found on the box of rice mix.
    2. Cooking rice at the top of Mount Everest is a joke for the writer.
    3. People think that water boils at 100°centigrade which is no true for the writer.
    4. The writer thinks that water does not boil always at 212°Fahrenheit.
    5. At the increase of every 500 feet altitude, boiling point of water decreases by about 1°F.

  2. Read the following text and do the tasks that follow:

    Pratap Malla was vastly-learned king and a poet. He could compose poems in Sanskrit, Nepal Bhasa, Nepali, Bengali and Hindi. He also knew Arabic, Roman and English scripts. Because of his excellent poems, he conferred on himself the title of 'Kabeendra', a king of poets.

    Himself learned, Pratap Malla had a galaxy of learned men in his palace as the Mughal Emperor Akbar - had. Like Akbar, he also respected and patronised the scholars of his time.

    Lambakarna Bhatta, who hailed from Maharastra, Nri Simha Thakur, from Bihar and Jamana Gurubhaju of Kantipur were some of the jewels in the galaxy of scholars in his palace. He was also very fond of music. So, musicians were welcomed and respected in his palace.

    Pratap Malla had five sons Bhupendra, Chakrabartendra, Nripendra, Mahipatendra and Parthibendra. He wanted his sons to have experience in the administration of the country while he was still living. He made each of them rule over the country for one year in turn. But unfortunately, his second son Chakrabartendra Malla died the next day he took over the administration of the country. Both the king and queen were greatly grieved at his death. To console the grieving queen, he made a huge pond in front of the present Tri-Chandra College. The pond is known as Ranipokhari.

    Pratap Malla had a sudden death while he was watching the religious dance of Harisiddhi.

    • 2.1. Choose and copy the correct answer to answer the following questions.
      1. Which one of the following would prove that Pratap Malla was a learned King?
        1. He composed poems in many languages.
        2. He was conferred with the title "Kabeendra."
        3. He had learned men in his palace.
        4. He promoted scholars in his palace.
        2. Ans: He composed poems in many languages.
      2. Which of the following is common between Pratap Malla and Akabar?
        1. respect for the scholars
        2. title of Kabeendra
        3. galaxy of learned men
        4. sudden death
        3. Ans: respect for the scholars
      3. Which of the following people was not among the group of scholars in Pratap Malla's palace?
        1. Jamana Gurubhaju
        2. Nripendra Malla
        3. Lambarkarna Bhatta
        4. Nrisimha Thakur
        4. Ans: Nripendra Malla
      4. hat was unfortunate to Pratap Malla?
        1. having five sons
        2. having many scholars in his palace
        3. death of Chakrabartendra Malla
        4. ability to compose poems
        5. Ans: death of Chakrabartendra Malla
      5. Why did Pratap Malla have his sons rule over the country in turn?
        1. to help them learn administrative work
        2. to make them learned scholars
        3. to divide the country among them
        4. to get help for administrative work
        6. Ans: to help them learn adminstrative work
    • 2.2. Put the following sentences in the correct order.
      1. Pratap Malla was a knowledgeable king.
      2. Pratap Malla was among the galaxy of scholars in the palace.
      3. Pratap Malla had five sons to succeed him.
      4. Pratap Malla's son died on the second day of handling the administration.
      5. Pratap Malla had a sudden death while watching religious dance.

  3. Read the following text and do the tasks that follow.

    New regulations for Nepali travelers on visit, tourist visas abroad from today

    Kathmandu, January 24

    The Immigration Department has rolled out a series of additional regulations for travelers heading abroad in visit and tourist visas for these visas are now mandated to possess a valid passport with a minimum validity of six months. Moreover, they must furnish essential documents, including the visa for the destination country, round-trip tickets, proof of accomodation for the entire duration of their stay, or citizenship certificates demonstrating a familial relationship if residing with relatives. In addition to these requirements, those visiting at the invitation of organizations must also submit the invitation letter from the respective entities or must showcase financial capacity by providing evidence of at least $500 in cash or an equivalent amount in debit/credit cards.

    For travelers heading to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, a self-declaration form must be completed at the Immigration Office, explicity stating the purpose of their visit and ensuring that it is voluntary and will not result in overstaying.

    • 3.1. Write 'TRUE' for true statements and 'FALSE' statements for false ones.
      1. Travellers, whose passports have three months to expire, can go abroad. FALSE
      2. Travellers without having return tickets can also travel. FALSE
      3. Travellers must present evidence of where they intend to stay. TRUE
      4. Organizational invitees must present the invitation letter. TRUE
      5. The travellers must pay $500 in cash to the Immigration Department. FALSE
    • 3.2. Answer the following questions.
      1. What is the news about?
        Ans: The news is about new regulations for Nepali travelers on visit and tourist visas abroad.
      2. What does the word 'these' in the second sentence refer to?
        Ans: The word 'these' refers to the visit and tourist visas.
      3. On what condition does the travellers require submission of their citizenship certificates?
        Ans: Travellers require submission of their citizenship certificates if they are residing with relatives.
      4. Where is the self-declaration form available?
        Ans: The self-declaration form is available at the Immigration Office.
      5. Who is the targeted audience of this text?
        Ans: The self-declaration form is available at the Immigration Office.

  4. Read the following text and do the tasks that follow:

    It's really true what people say about English politeness. It's everywhere. When squeezing past someone on a narrow space, people say 'sorry'. When getting off a bus, English passengers say 'thank you' to the driver. In Germany, people would never dream of doing this: bus drivers are just doing their job! I used to think the German way; I was in Britain for a few years. I understood that there were more polite ways of treating people and I began to adopt some of those way too!

    When people but something in a shop, both customer and shop assistant usually thank each other twice or more. In Germany, it would be unusual to hear more than one 'thank you' in such a conversation. British students thank their lectures when leaving the room. English employers thank their employees for doing their jobs, but Germans think that playing their workers money is already thanks enough!

    But there is another side to British politeness. One word that comes to mind here is 'artificial'. Although it is enhoyable to talk with friendly people, it has often made me wonder what the English really think. In fact, theis confused me during my stay in England. Everyone at the University I attended seemed to like me and people in my class were kind and friendly but I found it hard to understand who my friend was really and who was just being polite.

    I must say that British politeness is a little puzzling to me. For example, I often wonder why the English lose it when they drink too much. And then I think: maybe, drinking is good excuse for being rude once in a while. After all, having to be polite all the time can be stressful, right?

    • 4.1. Match the meanings in column 'A' with the correct words in column 'B'. One word does not have a match.

      moving through a limited area - squeezing
      to take up or practice - adopt
      deviating from commonness - unusual
      showing kindly interest and goodwill - friendly
      full of mental or physical burden - stressful

    • 4.2. Choose the correct alternative to answer the questions given below:
      1. When do British people say 'sorry'?
        1. when they get off the bus
        2. when they find their way in the crowd
        3. when they make mistakes
        4. when they walk alone in a narrow space
        2. Ans: when they find their way in the crowd
      2. Which of the following is TRUE about Germany?
        1. Customers and sales assistant thank once only.
        2. Customers and sales assistant thank twice or more.
        3. Customers and sales assistant do not thank each other.
        4. Customers and sales assistants are indifferent.
        3. Ans: Customers and sales assistant thank twice or more
      3. Why did the author change his mind when he spent time in Britain?
        1. He learnt more ways of politeness.
        2. He simply followed the British people.
        3. He did not like the British people.
        4. He liked the British way of politeness.
        4. Ans:
      4. What does the word 'artificial' in the third paragraph signify?
        1. Politeness is just a show off.
        2. Politeness is real.
        3. Politeness helps make more friends.
        4. Politeness is enjoyable.
        5. Ans:
      5. What did the author use to think about politeness?
        1. It is required.
        2. It is not required.
        3. It is a way of life.
        4. It is a must.
        6. Ans:
    • 4.3. Answer the following questions.
      1. What do German people think about bus drivers?
        Ans:
      2. Are British customers polite to the shop assistants? Give a reason.
        Ans:
      3. Why do German employers not thank their employees?
        Ans:
      4. Why was the author confused during his stay in England?
        Ans:
      5. When do British people not become polite?
        Ans:

  5. Study the given table and interpret it with the information provided in about 100 words.

  6. You are planning to celebrate your birthday at your home. Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to attend the birthday party in about 100 words using the clues given below.

  7. Write a couple of paragraphs in about 150 words expressing your views on the highlighting the usefulness of social media platform for study.

  8. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily in about 200 words making a complaint about the poor condition about the poor condition of roads/streets in your locality. State any two problems faced by the people and also suggest two ways for improvement.

  9. Reproduce the following sentences as indicated in the brackets.

    1. We must obey your parents,.........? (Supply the correct tag)
      Ans: We must obey your parents, mustn't we?
    2. They have already done it. (Change into passive) Ans: It has already been done by them.
    3. Are they helping the woman? (Change into passive)
    4. Before the police came, the thief ......... (run) away. (Use the correct form of the verb 'run' given in the brackets)
    5. They said, "Hurrah! We have won the match." (Change into indirect speech.)
    6. Bread is made from flour. (Change into 'what' question.)

  10. Choose and copy the correct answer from the brackets to complete the given text. (Rewriting is not required. Write the letters of the blank spaces and the correct answer.)

    Getting up early in the morning is one of (a) ..... (a/ an/ the/ no article) healthy habits. Many people are not interested (b) ...... (at/ on/ in/ for) it. You have to go to bed early for early rise, (c) ...... (have you/ do you/ haven't you/ don't you)? The healthy people (d) ...... (is/ are/ was/ has) recognized by their work stamina. Many sports academies (e) ..... (work/ are working/ worked/ have been working) hard on health aspects for a long time.

    Balanced diet is another important crosscutting issue for keeping an individual healthy. If we (f) ..... (have/ had/ had had/ would have) balanced diet, we can be healthy. We (g) ...... (prescribe/ prescribed/ have prescribed/ are prescribed) the quantity of nutrients by nutritionsts. They also advise us (h) ...... (don't take/ not to take/ not take/ didn't take) spicy and oily food to be healthy.

    Yoga is another important requirement for us to keep ourselves healthy. We should do yoga (i) ...... (so that/ in order to/ because/ as) we can keep ourselves mentally and spiritually healthy. Many Yoga clubs are established considering this fact. They make us (j) ...... (is / be/ was/ have been) aware about keeping ourselves healthy.

    Ans: Getting up early in the morning is one of the healthy habits. Many people are not interested in it. You have to go to bed early for early rise, don't you? The healthy people are recognized by their work stamina. Many sports academies have been working hard on health aspects for a long time.

    Balanced diet is another important crosscutting issue for keeping an individual healthy. If we have balanced diet, we can be healthy. We are prescribed the quantity of nutrients by nutritionists. They also advise us not to take spicy and oily food to be healthy.

    Yoga is another important requirement for us to keep ourselves healthy. We should do yoga so that we can keep ourselves mentally and spiritually healthy. Many Yoga clubs are established considering this fact. They make us be aware about keeping ourselves healthy.