Symbol No. ……………… RE - 101'P1'
SEE 2079 (2023) COMPULSORY ENGLISH
Reading and Writing (Written Test)
Candidates are required to answer the questions in their own words as far as practicable. Figures in the margin indicate the full marks.
Time: 2 hrs. 15 minutes Full Marks: 75
Attempt all the questions.
1. Read the following text and choose the correct alternative to answer the questions that follow. (5x1=5)
In Italy, Spain and Latin America, lunch is often the biggest meal of the day and can last two or three hours. For this reason, many people eat a Iight breakfast and a late dinner. In Britain, you might have a business lunch and discuss business as you eat. In Mexico and Japan many people prefer not to discuss business while eating. Lunch is a time to relax and socialize and the Japanese rarely drink alcohol at lunch times. In Britain and the United States, it is not unusual to have a business meeting over breakfast, and in China it is common to have business banquets, but you should not discuss business during the meal.
I. According to the passage, in how many countries is lunch the biggest meal?
A. two
B. three
C. four
D. five
II. Where do people have a light breakfast and a late dinner?
A. Britain
B. Japan
C. Italy
D. China
III. In which countries do people regard lunch as a time to socialize?
A. Spain and Japan
B. Britain and Japan
C. Britain and the United States
D. Mexico and Japan
IV. In which countries is business meeting common over breakfast?
A. China and Britain
C. Britain and the United States
B. Italy and Spain
D. Mexico and Japan
V. Where do people have business banquets?
A.China
B. Japan
C. Italy
D.Britain
2. Read the following text and do the tasks that follow. (10 )
Yogmaya had a two-pronged agenda, not just one," explained Manamaya. "Her first target was the cultural and religious oppression of the time. Her second object was our ruler, the Prime Minister, who along with his generals allowed corruption and inequality to prevail. Our master, Shakti Yogmaya, showed us how these two evils are intertwined, and she feared neither."
Yogamaya launched a brilliant and a daring political campaign from her base in the hills of East Nepal. It took place during the 1930s, and ended in 1940 with her death, along with sixty eight of her followers who one by one followed her into the thundering current of the Arun River. After leading a campaign for reform and justice, Yogmaya finally confronted the ruler with an ultimatum: "If you do not grant us justice, we will die," she declared. Juddha Shamsher responded by sending his army to round up the protesters.
The tragedy that resulted remains a stain on the government. The Nepalese authorities covered up the episode and banned all mention of her. Her campaign was thoroughly expunged from the nation's historical record and almost lost to its political consciousness. But the powerful verses composed by Yogmaya, the hazurbani, survived. And there lies the story.
2.1 Match the following descriptions in column A' with words in column B. One word does not have a match. (5x1=5)
Column A Column B
I. a final demand a. Oppression
II. the change of something that is defective b. campaign
III. the act of treating people in a cruel and
unfair way c. reform
IV. two or more things that are twisted together d. expunge
V. to eliminate completely e. intertwined
f. ultimatum
2.2 Answer the following questions. (5x1=5)
I. What two major issues made Yogamaya rebellious?
II.Where did her political campaign start from?
III. How long did her political campaign go?
IV. How did the government respond to Yogamaya's campaign?
V.What was the ill impact of Yogamaya's death on the government?
3. Read the following text and do the tasks given below. (10)
Looking at a geographical map of the Earth, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the continents end where the land meets the sea. However, most continents extend much further beneath the ocean in an extended perimeter called the continental shelf.
Around the British Isles, for instance, continental shelf seas cover a total area that is several times bigger than that of the UK. Indeed, these underwater terraces account for around 7% of the world's oceans. These shallow regions feature a varied seascape that includes canyons and channels, and are typically home to a rich biodiversity. Taken together, the ocean's shelf areas average approximately 200 ft. deep, making them easily penetrated by sunlight and home to a vast ecology of marine life.
Researchers estimate that about 15% of the ocean's plant growth occurs in shelf areas. The 'shelf break', meanwhile, is the steep slope where the continental shelf ends and the abyssal deep' begins, which has been described as the 'desert of the sea'.
The average width of continental shelves is said to be about 40 miles.
At 932 miles wide, the Siberian shelf in the Arctic Ocean is the largest of them all. Shelves are also found in the South China Sea, the North Sea and the Persian Gulf. By contrast, some geographical areas, such as the coast of Chile and the west coast of Sumatra, do not have a continental shelf because they lie in zones where tectonic plates meet.
3.1 Fill in the blanks with correct information from the text. (5x1=5)
I. The continental shelf around the British Isles is ..... than the UK.
II. The continental shelf around the British Isles covers world's oceans.
III. The seascapes such as canyons and channels are a ...... to the of the biodiversity.
IV. The average area of the continental shelf around the British Isles is ..... deep.
V. Abyssal deep has been known as ..... .
3.2 Answer the following questions.(5x1=5)
I. Where do the continents end?
II. What is meant by the shelf break'?
III. Which is the largest continental shelf?
IV. Why does the west coast of Sumatra not have the continental shelf?
V. What makes the ocean's shelf areas a residence to a vast ecology of marine life?
4. Read the following text and do the tasks that follow. (15)
Narayan Gopal (October 4, 1939- December 5, 1990) is by far the most prominent and popular singer in Nepali music history. Narayan Gopal Guruwacharya was born into a Newar family in Kilagal Tole, Kathamandu, on October 4, 1939 (18 Asoj, 1996 B.S.) to father Asha Gopal Guruwacharya and mother Ram Devi Guruwacharya. He had five brothers and six sisters. He completed his School Leaving Certificate (S.L.C.) exams in 2016 B.S. and obtained Bachelor of Art degree in Humanities from Tri-Chandra College. He is well known as a singer but was also an accomplished composer. His voice range allowed him to sing songs of every genre of Nepali music. His songs are often richly orchestrated with the sitar, harmonium and flute.
His death was due to organ failures, said to have been caused by his notorious drinking. The cassettes and CDs of his music still make significant sales in Nepal. He has large number of fans following in Nepal as well as in some foreign countries. Many young singers are inspired by him. Most of the Nepalese singers take him as their idol and follow his footsteps. He has sung over 500 songs, including films, ballets and drama. Most of his songs are melodies. In recognition of his contribution in the field of Nepali music, he was awarded with several national honors and awards: Trishakti Patta and Chinnalata Puraskar to name a few. In a brief introduction to Narayan Gopal on an album cover, Music Nepal, the largest music company in Nepal, writes: "The late Narayan Gopal (1996-2046B.S.) is regarded as the most popular in the entire domain of modern Nepali music. A still more appropriate introduction of the music maestro would be to call him the King of Vocals or Swar Samrat of contemporary Nepali music.
Narayan Gopal, who has enchanted millions of listeners by his immortal melodies, has been awarded several national honors among which, Indra Rajya Laxmi Award, Chhinnalata Award for vocals (2044 B. S.), Jagadamba Shree (2045 B.S.), Triskati Patta third (awarded posthumously in 2048 B.S.) Urvashi Rang and several other honors and decorations bear testimony to his widespread popularity and the eminence he has achieved as a favourite singer of millions.
4.1. Put the following sentences in correct order as they appear in the text. (5x1=5)
I. Narayan Gopal is called the king of vocals.
II. Narayan Gopal has mainly fans in Nepal and in foreign countries.
III. The awards and honours reflect Narayan Gopal's widespread popularity.
IV. Narayan Gopal received B.A. from Tri-Chandra College.
V. Narayan Gopal was born into a Newar family.
4.2. Write 'True' for true and "False' for false statements. (5x1=5)
I. Narayan Gopal was born on October 4, 1939 AD.
II. He had 5 brothers and 5 sisters.
III. In 2016 B.S., he completed his +2 level education.
IV. Narayan Gopal is also known as a composer in the Nepali music industry.
V. He was awarded 'CHHINALATA' award for his best music composition.
4.3. Answer the following questions. (5x1=5)
I.Where was Narayan Gopal born?
II. When did he receive SLC degree?
II. What was the cause of his death?
IV. What evidence is given in the text to prove his excellence in the music industry?
V. What are reasons behind giving him the title of 'Swar Samrat? Mention any two.
5. Write a cooking recipe for any dish you like based on the following information approximately in 100 words. (5)
Name of the dish....ingredients required....cooking tools... level of difficulty... time....special features (if any)....instruction for preparation.
6. Study the following Bar Diagram and interpret it in your own words. Write approximately 100 words using the clues given below. (5)
Saudi Arabia.........Kuwait.........Quatar...... enrollment of girl students in various year.............Compare........Contrast........
7. People often like to retell their childhood memories. What do you remember from your childhood days? Write your experience approximately in 120 words. (6)
8. Write a letter to the editor of a daily newspaper describing five main problems you and your neighbours are facing due to a very poor bus service in your home town approximately in 200 words. (8)
9. Reproduce the following sentences as indicated in the brackets. (6x1=6)
I. They used to live here,.....? (Supply the correct tag)
II. Nepal has seven provinces. (Change into how many" question)
III. The thief had only just opened the safe when the owner (arrive). (Put the verb 'arrive' in the bracket in correct tense.)
IV. Fog envelops the town till about 11 O'clock. (Change into passive voice)
V. My mother asked me why I was late that day. (Change into direct speech)
VI. They left the town yesterday. (Change into negative)
10. Choose and copy the correct answers for the numbered blanks below. (Rewriting is not required. Write the number of blank space and correct answer). 10x0.5=5
I am reminded of a story about...1. .... (a/an/the/nothing) warmhearted Japanese school teacher, deeply loved ...2......(of/to/by/for) all his students. One cold winter day, a mother and her daughter came to his house,... ... (don't they/ didn't they/ doesn't she/didn't she)? The mother .......4.. (plays/ playing/ played/ will play) the stringed instrument and sang while the daughter danced. A light snow...5...(has/was/is/were) falling. He came out with a bag of pastries and watched their performance. When the song ended, he meagerly offered the girl a half-eaten pastry. Seeing this, his father ran to him and asked, "..6... (why did you give the halfeaten pastry?/why you give the half-eaten pastry?/why you gave the half-eaten pastry?/why you have given the half-eaten pastry?)". He spanked him and bowed deeply to the performers and apologized. He made his son ....7... (to give/give/ given/giving) all his pastries to the performers. The boy had no idea that he should not have given the half-eaten pastries .......8.... (because of although/therefore/because) he was very young. The father wanted him to learn all people are equal and worthy of respect. As the boy grew up, he never forgot this lesson and became known for his kindness to others. A good lesson ....9... (taught/teaching/was taught/to teach) to him by the father. What ....10... (will you do/did you do/do you do /would you do) if you were the boy?
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