Class 9 English Guide
Unit - 3
Family, Market, and Public Places Guide

Getting started
What do you think these pictures are related to? How do people make requests in these situations?
(please view pictures from your book)
Answer -

Picture 1
A: Excuse me, can I take a photo of your handicrafts, please?
B: Sure, let me.

Picture 2
A: Hello, could you possibly let me know the price of this
shoe?
B: It is Rs. 1300 per pair.

Picture 3
A: Do you mind looking after my luggage while I go to the washroom? I'll be back soon.
B: Of, course.

Reading I
Look at the picture below and answer the following questions.
a. What do you see in the picture?
Answer - In the picture, I see an old man walking with the help of a stick and he is looking after something. There are two young men who are looking at the old man.

b. What is more important for you; family or work or both? Why?
Answer - Family and work are both important aspects of my life. And it is not necessary that they have to exist in their own separate bubbles. A career gives us financial stability whereas a family gives us social stability. It's all about managing and balancing the two aspects of our life.

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Thomas and Jerry

A. The words in red in the story correspond to the meanings

below. Find the words and write them.

a. a load, typically a heavy one

Answer - burden

b. came near

Answer - approached

c. so shocked that one is temporarily unable to react

Answer - stunned

d. left, especially in order to start a journey

Answer - departed

e. a burial ground

Answer - graveyard

f. very strange; bizarre

Answer - weird

g. satisfied

Answer - content

h. shined with energy or happiness

Answer - bustled

i. moved or ran somewhere suddenly or rapidly

Answer - scurried

Class 9 English Guide
Unit - 3 Family, Market and Public Places Guide

B. Read the story again and decide whether the following statements are true or false.

a. Jerry did not use to get letters from his son.

Answer - false

b. The neighbors helped Jerry find a way to meet his son.

Answer - true

c. Thomas was eager to meet his father in his office.

Answer - false

d. Thomas asked his father to stay with him for a week.

Answer - true

e. Thomas felt bad to see his father in his workplace.

Answer - false

f. The story tries to show that parents’ happiness is tied up with their children’s success and happiness.

Answer - true

C. Answer the following questions.

a. Why did Jerry go to the city?

Answer - Jerry went to the city because he wanted to meet his son whom he hadn't seen for a few years.

b. What did the father want from his son?

Answer - The father wanted his son to go home with him as his mother wanted to meet him.

c. Did the father come back to the village happily? Why?

Answer - No the father didn't come back village happily because his son was very busy with his work and he refused to return home despite knowing that his mother wanted to see him.

d. What made Thomas decide to visit his father?

Answer - The guilt of treating his father in a weird manner made Thomas decide to visit his father.

e. Why did Jerry take the loan?

Answer - Jerry took the loan to pay for his son's education and to buy him a car.

f. Why did Jerry return home without telling his son about the loan?

Answer - Jerry returned home without telling his son about the loan because Thomas was busy and stressed with his work.

g. What lesson do you learn from this story?

Answer - Parents sacrifice a lot for their children and in return, they only

expect some love and affection. So, the most important lesson that we learn from this story is that we should always spare some time for our parents no matter what position and state we are in.

D. Have you ever witnessed or heard of such an event similar to the one in the story? Share it in small groups.

Answer - Yes, some events happened similar to the one in the story to one of my neighbors. In our village, there was an old couple living in a house for a long time. The couple said that they had two sons who were living". Kathmandu with their respective families. Both of their sons had moved to Kathmandu for better work opportunities. They invited the parents to Kathmandu but the couples were accustomed to living in the village. The sons and their families initially visited the couple later, as time passed, the visits were limited, and Tesser. Once, the father was sick and they didn't earn. So, this makes them sell their house. The sons in the city were nav the many years, they visited the couple and knew about the situation. They felt guilty and bought back the house. After that, visits from the sons and families were often.

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Grammar I

A. Study the following examples about making requests and offers along with their responses.

a. ‘Can I help you?’ ‘Yes, sure.’

b. ‘Would you like some help?’ ‘Yes, of course.’

c. ‘Would you like to come for lunch this weekend?’ ‘Oh, I’d love to, thank you.’

d. ‘Can you help me with this desk for a moment?’ ‘Yes, sure. Where do you want to put it?'

e. ‘Could you say congratulations to your brother on my behalf?

B. Complete the following conversations using can, could and would.

a. A: ...... I get you something to drink?

Answer - Can

B: Yes, please. A glass of lemonade for me.

b. A:........ you tell me where the nearest community school is, please?

Answer - Could

B: I’m sorry, I’m not from around here.

c. A: ................ you like me to answer the phone?

Answer - Would

B. Yes, please, that ...... be lovely.

Answer - would

d. A: I’ve finished my homework. ........ I play now?

Answer - Can

B: OK. You may.

e. A: ..... I come round to your house sometime later?

Answer - Can

B: Well, actually, my dad’s not feeling well. Maybe another time.

f. A: ....... you mind passing me that register, please?

Answer - Would

B: Yes, of course. Here you go.

g. A: ........ you like me to talk to the head teacher?

Answer - Would

B: Oh. Yes please! ...... you?

Answer - Could

h. A: ......... you lend me Rs. 200, please?

Answer - Could

B: I suppose so, but I need it back before next month.

i. A: ......you mind if I used your pen, madam?

Answer - Would

B: Not at all, go ahead.

Reading II

A. Look at the pictures and answer these questions.

a. What type of dance are they performing?

Answer - In the first picture, they are performing Laathi Naach, whereas it is Maruni Naach in the second picture.

b. In which parts of Nepal are the most popular?

Answer - Laathi Naach is most popular in Western Nepal whereas Maruni Naach is popular in nearby Nepal, Darjeeling, Assam, Bhutan and 'Myanmar.

Dance

A. Find words from the story which are similar in meaning to the words given below.

a. man ........... .............. ............... ...............

Answer - lad, chap, fellow, character

b. came ........... ............

Answer - arrived, walked up

c. clothes ............ ...........

Answer - dress, jacket, trousers

B. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given and complete the sentences.

a. The storyteller is probably...

i. a comedian

ii. a musician

iii. an actor

Answer -

b. When he arrived at the disco, he first.....

i. saw his grandmother

ii. saw some guys dancing

iii. saw a beautiful girl

Answer - i

c. Now his age may be about...

i. 20 years

ii. 30 years

iii. 40 years

Answer - ii

d. The lovely girl....

i. didn’t dance at all

ii. became nervous

iii. danced at last

Answer - iii

e. The story can be best described as...

i. humorous

ii. serious

iii. sad

Answer - i

C. Recall the time that you first danced. Share your experience with your friends.

Answer - When I was in school, I danced for the first time. We once celebrated the school's anniversary and parents' day with various cultural programs. Our dance instructors used to teach us various dances to both classical and contemporary music. Around Grade V, I and my friends were selected to perform a dance to a popular Nepali song at the school's anniversary. We practiced our moves while dressed in traditional Nepali attire. We performed our song on stage using a lot of hand and leg motions. We had a lot of fun, and the audience loved it. I, however, unluckily fell and broke the ankle of my right leg while performing the dance's final step. And, due to that incident, I had to take a break for more than three months.

Listening

Do your Self..........

Grammar II

A. Match the sentence halves to make full sentences.

Answer-

a. I'd ------------------------------------ vi. like to rent an apartment.

b. Would it be-------------------------- iii. possible to invite my cousin?

c. Would you be able to--------------- v. get me a ticket for the concert?

d. Could you recommend-------------- i. a good dentist?

e. Canlbooka----------------------------- ii. a table for six?

f. Would---------------------------------- iv. you like me to call a taxi?

B. Complete the sentences below in any way you like to make requests or offers.

a. Would you like me ..................................?

Answer- to order something for you.

b. Can I ...............................?

Answer- sit beside you.

c. Could you ..............................?

Answer- tell me your address

d. Would it be possible to....................?

Answer- reschedule the interview

e. Would you mind .................................?

Answer- closing the door

f. Could you possibly ............................?

Answer- lend me some money

g. Would you................................?

Answer- like a cup of coffee

Writing II

In Nepali culture, there are many occasions people dance. The Gurung

The community has Rodhighars, the Rai Community celebrates Chandi Naach,

etc. Write a couple of paragraphs about any one of the dancing cultures or

traditions in your community.

Answer - In the Gurung community of Nepal, Rodhi is a club for young people, typically in the 10–11 age range. It is the perfect place for entertainment while being watched over by an adult. The adult, a mature male or female for the boys and girls, voluntarily lends a hand and permits them to stay in her/his home as a dorm. Then, this residence is known as Rodhi. Those who are in Rodhi stay together until they are either married or 17 or 18 years old. 12 to 15 members make up the majority of the group. Typically, the entire Rodhi group works together in the fields or travels together to gather wood from the forest. One Rodhi may occasionally ask another to assist them in the fields.

Project work

Remember a situation in which you were a participant in a cultural show like Dohori Sanjh or a public show like a comedy show. Narrate your experiences including what special event you want to recall, how you happened to join it, who you went with, etc. in your class.

Answer -

I once performed in a public comedy show rather than just watching it. Oh my goodness, that took a while. In fact, my teacher, friends, and I used to perform short comedic skits in our classroom. One day, one of my teachers invited me to participate in and attend a public comedy show. Although I was unsure of my abilities, the idea was supported by all of my teachers and friends. I thus gave it a shot. I neglected to turn on the mic when I first entered the stage because I was so anxious. It felt strange! However, I began the performance with a joke about that occurrence, and the audience erupted in laughter. I was then incredibly relieved. The performance was then seamless all the way through. Following that, I began giving skits at various local events, and I'm still learning as I go.