Class 8 English Guide
Unit - 13
Nepal is the first country to double its tiger population guide 2080
A. Match the words in column A with their meanings given in column B.
Answer 👉
Column A--------- Column B
a. nationwide ----- iv. existing in all parts of a particular country
b. intricately ------ vi. with a lot of different parts that fit together
c. poaching ------- ii. hunting birds and animals illegally
d. enforcement ----- i. the act of making people obey a particular law or rule
e. coexistence ----- iii. the state of being together in the same place at the same time
f. dispersal --------- v. the process of spreading something over a wide area
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B. Fill in the blanks with correct information from the text.
Answer 👉
a. The third tiger and prey survey found a total of 235 tigers in Nepal.
b. Tigers are at the top of the food chain.
c. The national commission related to tiger conservation in Nepal is headed by the Prime Minister of Nepal.
d. National and international stakeholders have supported the tiger conservation programme.
e. Development works and construction should be conducted in a wildlife-friendly way.
C. Answer these questions.
a. How many tiger surveys have already been conducted?
Answer 👉 Four tiger surveys have already been conducted.
b. What was the percentage of tigers in 2010 in Asia?
Answer 👉 The percentage of tigers in 2010 in Asia had drastically dropped by 97%.
c. When was the St. Petersburg declaration made?
Answer 👉 The St. Petersburg declaration was made in 2010.
Answer 👉 The St. Petersburg declaration was made in 2010.
d. Mention any one initiative that Nepal has adopted for tiger conservation.
Answer 👉 One initiative that Nepal has adopted for tiger conservation is the establishment of additional habitats such as Banke National Park and the extension of Parsa National Park.
Answer 👉 One initiative that Nepal has adopted for tiger conservation is the establishment of additional habitats such as Banke National Park and the extension of Parsa National Park.
e. What are the threats to tiger conservation?
Answer 👉 The threats to tiger conservation include poaching, illegal wildlife trade, habitat loss, and the impacts of climate change.
Answer 👉 The threats to tiger conservation include poaching, illegal wildlife trade, habitat loss, and the impacts of climate change.
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D. In Nepal, some development and construction activities have been conducted without considering the nature and ecosystem. What might be its effects? Discuss.
Answer 👉
Unplanned development and construction activities in Nepal, disregarding nature and its ecosystem, can have significant adverse effects. These include habitat destruction, displacement of species, disruption of ecosystem services, increased human-wildlife conflict, and loss of cultural and traditional values. Sustainable development practices that prioritize environmental conservation and involve local communities are crucial for mitigating these negative impacts and maintaining a harmonious balance between progress and the preservation of Nepal's diverse ecosystems.
Grammar I
B. Choose the correct quantifier to complete the sentences.
Answer 👉
a. I'm sorry, but there's no milk. Is black tea OK?
b. If you want to lose weight, you should eat less chocolate.
c. If you want to help me make breakfast, you can peel some potatoes.
d. We don't have enough tomatoes. Can you bring another five or six, please?
e. When I was a child, I used to drink a lot of milk.
f. I don't generally like fruits but I eat no mangoes.
g. I'm not sure if we can make a cake. Do we have any eggs?
h. Sorry, I can't go with you. I've got some work to do.
Reading II
A Mousetrap
A. Look at the dictionary and find the meaning of the following words.
Answer 👉
a. package: a wrapped or sealed container, typically containing goods or items.
b. worried: feeling or showing anxiety or concern about something.
c. ingredient: a component or element of a mixture or recipe.
d. delicious: highly pleasing to the taste or smell.
e. celebrate: to observe or commemorate a significant event or occasion with festivities or joyous activities.
B. Put the following events of the drama in the correct order.
Answer 👉
The correct order of events in the drama is as follows:
A man and woman brought a mousetrap.
The mouse was afraid that he would get trapped.
The mouse asked for help with other animals.
None of the animals were ready to help the mouse.
All the animals except the mouse were killed one after another by the man.
A snake bit the woman.
The doctor recommended chicken soup to the woman.
C. Read the drama again and answer these questions.
a. Why was the mouse shocked when he saw a mousetrap?
Answer 👉 The mouse was shocked when he saw a mousetrap because it posed a danger to him and other mice in the house.
Answer 👉 The mouse was shocked when he saw a mousetrap because it posed a danger to him and other mice in the house.
b. Who did the mouse complain with about the mousetrap in the house?
Answer 👉 The mouse complained about the mousetrap to the chicken, the lamb, and the buffalo.
Answer 👉 The mouse complained about the mousetrap to the chicken, the lamb, and the buffalo.
c. What did the lamb reply when the mouse asked for help?
Answer 👉 When the mouse asked for help, the lamb replied that the mousetrap was not meant for him and that he could only offer prayers.
Answer 👉 When the mouse asked for help, the lamb replied that the mousetrap was not meant for him and that he could only offer prayers.
d. What happened to the woman when she went to see the mousetrap in the dark?
Answer 👉 When the woman went to see the mousetrap in the dark, she did not realize that it had caught a deadly snake. As a result, the snake bit her.
Answer 👉 When the woman went to see the mousetrap in the dark, she did not realize that it had caught a deadly snake. As a result, the snake bit her.
e. Why did the couple decide to kill the buffalo?
Answer 👉 The couple decided to kill the buffalo because they needed it as an ingredient to cook a meal for the woman who was bitten by the snake.
Answer 👉 The couple decided to kill the buffalo because they needed it as an ingredient to cook a meal for the woman who was bitten by the snake.
D. “We need to help someone if they ask us for our help because we never know when we will be in the same situation.” Do you agree with the statement? Give reasons.
Answer 👉 Yes, I agree with the statement. Helping others when they ask for our assistance is essential because we never know when we might find ourselves in a similar situation. It promotes empathy, builds trust, fosters reciprocal relationships, and creates a positive impact on individuals and communities.
Grammar II
B. Choose the correct options to complete the sentences.
Answer 👉
a. Some teachers always give us a lot of homework.
b. Tim and Dolma are good friends. They always walk together.
c. Every morning, I get up at seven o'clock.
d. It is raining heavily at the moment.
e. Fred has cleaned his room. It looks neat now.
f. Listen! My sister is playing the Madal.
g. We have been living here for 13 years. I think we'll live here for three more years.
h. Every day after breakfast, she reads the newspaper.
i. We know him very well.
j. I wonder if he remembers my name.
C. Use the correct forms of the verbs given in brackets to complete the sentences.
Answer 👉
a. Give me that book. It belongs to me.
b. Listen! The head teacher is calling Rama.
c. They play football every Saturday.
d. She is taking a shower now.
e. Look! Nima is carrying two bags.
f. I have lost my key. Can you help me look for it?
g. She has been dancing for three hours. She will continue dancing for the next hour.
h. Have you heard the news? The school will be closed tomorrow.
i. I usually live in Dhading but now I am living in Kathmandu.
j. He has been teaching here for the last ten years. I think he'll retire from this school.
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