Unit 4: Work and Leisure – Class 10 English Guide
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The unit culminates in a role-playing activity where students enact scenarios, negotiating and granting permissions, enhancing their speaking and listening skills. Students explore pronunciation nuances in vowel sounds, refining their language articulation.
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SEE Class 10 Compulsory English | All Units Notes:
- Unit-1 | Current Affairs and Issues | Class 10 | English | Guide.
- Unit-2 | Festivals and Celebrations | Class 10 | English | Guide.
- Unit-3 | Health and Wellness | Class 10 | English | Guide.
- Unit-4 | Work and Leisure | Class 10 | English | Guide.
- Unit-5 | Science and Experiment | Class 10 | English | Guide.
- Unit-6 | Food and Cuisine | Class 10 | English | Guide.
- Unit-7 | Cyber Security | Class 10 | English | Guide.
- Unit-8 | Hobbies and Interests | Class 10 | English | Guide.
- Unit-9 | History and Culture | Class 10 | English | Guide.
- Unit-10 | Games and Sports | Class 10 | English | Guide.
- Unit-11 | Ethics and Morality | Class 10 | English | Guide.
- Unit-12 | Nature and Development | Class 10 | English | Guide.
- Unit-13 | Population and Migration | Class 10 | English | Guide.
- Unit-14 | Travel and Adventure | Class 10 | English | Guide.
- Unit-15 | People and Places | Class 10 | English | Guide.
- Unit-16 | Success and Celebration | Class 10 | English | Guide.
- Unit-17 | Countries and Towns | Class 10 | English | Guide.
- Unit-18 | Media and Entertainment | Class 10 | English | Guide.
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Work and Leisure
Reading I
Cabbage White
- (Adapted from Happy Days and Short Stories by Jake Allsop)A. Match the following meanings in the left column with the correct words in the right.
| a. to laugh at somebody in an unkind way | i. frown |
| b. very unpleasant | ii. plead |
| c. to twist and turn body or part of it with quick, short movements | iii. open-mouthed |
| d. in a cheerful way | iv. dispute |
| e. very surprised or shocked | v. hideous |
| f. to ask for something in a serious and emotional way | vi. gaily |
| g. to make a facial expression indicating disapproval | vii. mock |
| h. to argue or disagree strongly with somebody | viii. wriggle |
Answer:
a. to laugh at somebody in an unkind way → vii. mock
b. very unpleasant → v. hideous
c. to twist and turn body or part of it with quick, short movements → viii. wriggle
d. in a cheerful way → vi. gaily
e. very surprised or shocked → iii. open-mouthed
f. to ask for something in a serious and emotional way → ii. plead
g. to make a facial expression indicating disapproval → i. frown
h. to argue or disagree strongly with somebody → iv. dispute
B. The word tiptoe refers to the way of walking with one's heels off the ground, in order to make them taller or to move very quietly. Consult a dictionary and find the meanings of the following words related to walking.
a. sneak - to go somewhere secretly, trying to avoid being seen
b. stroll - walk in a leisurely way, often for pleasure or exercise
c. lurch - make an abrupt, unsteady, and uncontrolled movement, typically forward or sideways.
d. stagger - walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall, due to a lack of balance or coordination.
e. stride - walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.
f. stumble - to hit your foot against something while you are walking or running and almost fall.
C. Answer these questions.
a. Why do you think the man frowned his face when Sarah and Jamie gave him their school card?
Answer: The man frowned his face when Sarah and Jamie gave their school card because he was surprised to see children looking for work.
b. Why were Sarah and Jamie looking for a job instead of going to school?
Answer: Sarah and Jamie were looking for a job instead of going to school because they wanted to support their parents by earning money during their holiday.
c. Why was the man ready to give them work in his farm?
Answer: The man was ready to give them work in his farm because he needed someone to eliminate all the caterpillars from the cabbage.
d. What work were they supposed to do at the man's farm?
Answer: They were supposed to check every single cabbage and eliminate caterpillars at the man's farm.
e. Were there really a million or billion caterpillars in the cabbage field? If not, what do Sarah and Jamie mean by a million or billion caterpillars?
Answer: No, there were not really million or billion caterpillars in the cabbage field. Sarah and Jamie used the expression "million or billion caterpillars" to refer to the large number of caterpillars.
f. What were Sarah and Jamie desperate about?
Answer: Sarah and Jamie were desperate about removing caterpillars from the cabbage field which was challenging and time-consuming than they initially anticipated.
g. What was Sarah's 'brilliant' idea?
Answer: Sarah's 'brilliant' idea was to eliminate the butterflies, so there won't be any more eggs that produce caterpillars.
h. Were the children happy with their work? Give reasons for your answer.
Answer: The children were not happy with their work. They became exhausted and realized that their method of eliminating the butterflies had caused significant damage to the cabbages. If they were really happy, they wouldn't run away from the farm.
i. Why did they run away from the farm secretly?
Answer: They ran away from the farm secretary because they had destroyed cabbage patches while hitting the butterflies. They didn't want to face their master.
D. Read the story and write 'True' for true statements, and 'False' for false ones. If the information is not given in the text write 'Not Given'.
a. Sarah and Jamie's parents were unable to work to support the family. Not Given
b. Sarah and Jamie have never been to school. False
c. The man decides to pay them upon the completion of their work. True
d. Sarah and Jamie had not expected to find so many caterpillars in the cabbage field. True
e. Sarah's idea finally worked to finish off their job. True
f. They were caught by the farm owner while running away. Not Given
Grammar I
A. Read the story below and tell what the underlined words are used for.
→ All he could see on the clear water was a little fish. (could: indicating ability or possibility)
→ This might be a good breakfast for me. (might: expressing possibility or uncertainty)
→ Master Heron should not be happy with such a tiny fish. (should: expressing obligation, expectation or recommendation)
→ I wouldn't even trouble to open my beak for anything like that. (wouldn't: expressing a negative conditional, refusal/unwillingness)
→ While I may have a lovely dinner. (may: expressing possibility or permission or opportunity)
→ But I must play a trick on the octopus. (must: expressing obligation or necessity)
→ The poor Heron had to be content for breakfast on a tiny Snail. (had to: expressing necessity or obligation)
B. Complete the sentences below with the correct words given below.
[could, can't, must, may, should, might, would]a. This.............be Safal's coat. It is too small for him.
→ This can't be Safal's coat. It is too small for him.
→ Could you please tell me the way to the airport?
c. …..you like to stay with us at the weekend?
→ Would you like to stay with us at the weekend?
d. Do you know where Jack is? He. .. .......... be in his office.
→ Do you know where Jack is? He might be in his office.
e. The sky is overcast. It…..rain in the afternoon.
→ The sky is overcast. It may rain in the afternoon.
→ Sanam has been working in the field all day. She must be tired.
g. The film is really wonderful. You….see it at least once.
→ The film is really wonderful. You should see it at least once.
C. Complete the sentences below with must or can't in the blank spaces.
a. The man is looking around. He.....be lost.
→ The man is looking around. He must be lost.
→ He can't be a doctor. He has not studied medicine.
c. Sushmita failed the test although she is a smart student. She...... have prepared well this time.
→ Sushmita failed the test although she is a smart student. She can't have prepared well this time.
d. The restaurant always serves really good food. They..... have employed excellent chefs.
→ The restaurant always serves really good food. They must have employed excellent chefs.
e. There ....... be something wrong with the fan. It is making an unusual sound.
→ There must be something wrong with the fan. It is making an unusual sound.
g. This..... be Sumana's book. There is a stamp of the library on it.
→ This can't be Sumana's book. There is a stamp of the library on it.
h. He...... have had hard times. He has lost his job and has to support his elderly parents.
→ He must have had hard times. He has lost his job and has to support his elderly parents.
Writing I
A. The following text is a job application letter for the post of School Secretary. But some sentences are written in wrong order. Put them in the correct order and rewrite the application.
Bhanu-10, Tanahun
Bhanu-10, Tanahun
18 August
Shree Janajagriti Secondary School,
Bhanu 10, Tanahun
Subject: Job application for the position of School Secretary
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of School Secretary that was recently advertised on The Tanahun Post. After my SLC, I worked as an office secretary for a year at Himalayan Investment Company Limited. I possess good skills in handling a wide range of tasks at the institution. Moreover, I am a young girl of 20 and possess all the skills and qualifications that you are looking for.
As an experienced secretary, I have a proven record of successfully managing administrative and secretarial duties. I also possess sound skills of spoken and written English besides the Nepali language. I have enclosed the copies of my relevant credentials required for the position.
I have a keen interest in working with students and supporting their academics. If I am appointed as the secretary in your school, I will provide excellent customer service. I am confident that I can be a valuable asset to your school. I look forward to working with your team.
Sincerely,
Pabitra Nepali
B. Read the following advertisement carefully and write a letter of job application for the advertised post. Consider yourself to be eligible for the post you want to apply.
VACCANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
A well established and progressive Electronics & Home Appliances company requires motivated and skilled professional for the post of Marketing Manager, Marketing Executive and Accountant.
Answer:
Reading II
Leave this Chanting and Singing
Short Summary of Leave this Chanting and Singing
"Leave This Chanting and Singing" by Rabindranath Tagore is a poem that urges readers to move beyond superficial expressions of faith and seek a genuine connection with the divine. The poem emphasizes the emptiness of religious rituals without true devotion. It suggests finding inspiration in nature and immersing oneself in its beauty to glimpse the divine. The poem also hints at the importance of self-knowledge in unlocking the mysteries of the universe. Overall, it calls for a deeper, more meaningful approach to spirituality.
A. Find the words from the poem which have the following meanings.
a. a small piece of glass or stone threaded with others to make a necklace - bead
b. to prepare and use land for growing crops - tilling
c. a piece of clothing - garment
d. a layer of something that covers a surface - mantle
e. the state of being rescued from danger, evil or pain - deliverance
f. a substance that produces a pleasant smell when you burn it - incense
g. covered with marks - stained
h. hard unpleasant work that makes you very tired - toil
B. Find the modern equivalents of the following archaic words used in the poem.
a. dost - do
b. thou - you
c. thine - your
d. thy - your
C. Answer the following questions.
a. Who is the poem addressed to?
Answer: The poem is addressed to the religious minded people who go to temple, chant mantras, sing bhajans and count beads in the name of worship.
b. What does the speaker advise people?
Answer: The speaker advises people to stop singing and chanting and offer jewels.
c. Where do people try to find the god?
Answer: The people try to find god in the lonely and dark corners of the temple.
d. Where, according to the speaker, does the god actually reside?
Answer: According to the speaker, the god actually resides in the ordinary people engaged in everyday works, such as farmers and pathmakers. God is portrayed as being with people in their toil and labor under the sun and in the rain.
e. How can people have a glimpse of the god?
Answer: People can have a glimpse of the god when they take off their holy mantle and come down to the soil.
f. Why can't the god rescue people?
Answer: The god can't rescue people because he has taken the bonds of creation and is bound with us forever.
g. What does the speaker ask people to do in the last stanza?
Answer: In the last stanza, the speaker asks people to leave meditations, flowers and incense, and meet the god in soil and sweat.
D. Do you believe in the existence of god? What do you do to please him? Share your opinion.
Answer:
Yes, I believe in the existence of god. I have a keen faith in god. This entire universe is continuously moving, all the creatures are surviving on this planet because there is something mysterious power. For me this mysterious power itself is god. I believe that god is the main source of love and compassion. He is the one and only protectors of this universe. His might is beyond our imagination. He is present in every tiny thing.His knowledge is unlimited and his power itself is great. For me, god is the one who is behind every logic. To please god, I never move up to the temples and worship. God is within us so I recite his name most time. In case of my mistakes, I make apologies in my mind in the name of god.
Grammar II
A. Match the following imperative sentences with their functions.
| Sentences | Functions |
|---|---|
| a. Kindly tell me where the bus park is. | i. giving direction |
| b. Go straight and take the first turn on your right. | ii. warning |
| c. Cook the rice in medium heat until it turns tender. | iii. making a command |
| d. Please join us on the tour. | iv. giving advice |
| e. Don't feed the animals in the zoo! | v. making an order. |
| f. Wear warm clothes. | vi. giving instructions |
| g. Put your hands up! | vii. making an invitation |
| h. Get out of here at once. | viii. making a request |
| i. Let's go for a walk | ix. suggesting |
Answer:
a. Kindly tell me where the bus park is. - viii. making a requestb. Go straight and take the first turn on your right. - i. giving direction
c. Cook the rice in medium heat until it turns tender. - vi. giving instructions
d. Please join us on the tour. - vii. making an invitation
e. Don't feed the animals in the zoo! - ii. warning
f. Wear warm clothes. - iv. giving advice
g. Put your hands up! - iii. making a command
h. Get out of here at once. - v. making an order.
i. Let's go for a walk. - ix. suggesting
B. Change the following imperative sentences into negative.
a. Turn left at the junction.
→ Don't turn left at the junction.
→ Please don't open the door.
c. Let him tell a story.
d. Put out the light.
→ Don't put out the light.
e. Let's play a friendly football match.
f. Please help the man get out of well.
g. Instruct the people about how they should work.
Writing II
A. Study the following notice.
Ministry of Forest and Environment
Rules and Regulations for the Visitors
1. An entry fee of NRs. 1500/- (Foreigners), NRs. 750/- (SAARC), and NRs. 100/- (Nepali) per person has to be paid at the Park's Entrance Gate.
2. Flora and Fauna of the park are fully protected and must not be disturbed at any cost.3. Do not purchase illegal animal or plant products. The purchase of illegal animal or plant product may bring you to the legal prosecution.
4. The visitors of the park must respect the religious and cultural sites all around the park.
5. The visitors are required to place the trash in the rubbish bins and should care about the cleanliness.
6. The visitors are strictly prohibited to walk within the park between sunset and sunrise.
Thank you!
B. Write a set of rules and regulations for the visitors in the following places. You may use the expressions given below.
............... is/are ............... (not) allowed to ............... strictly prohibited/forbidden to ............... ............... , can/cannot ............... , is/are required/expected to ............... , must/must not ...............
a. Library
Bhanu-10, Tanahun
a. The library remains open between 9 am to 5 pm including on public holidays.
b. Library membership can be obtained with the payment of NRS. 150.
c. Smoking is strictly forbidden in the library premises.
d. Making noise is not allowed inside the library.
e. Members can borrow two books for 15 days at a time.
f. Writing in the book and damaging them will result into a fine.
b. Hospital
Dudhpati, Bhaktapur
a. Visitors are allowed to meet the patients in wards only between 11 am and 2 pm.
b. Visitors are required to sanitize their hands before entering.
c. Smoking is strictly forbidden on the hospital premises.
d. Respect the privacy of patients; photography is not allowed.
e. Children under 12 are not allowed in patient wards.
f. More than two visitors are not allowed in the patient wards at a time.
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