Unit 4 Work and Leisure Exercise: Class 10 English Guide

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 because he was surprised to see two kids looking for work at the farm instead of being at school.

b. Why were Sarah and Jamie looking for a job instead of going to school?

Answer: Sarah and Jamie were on holiday and wanted to earn some money to support their parents during their break from school.

c. Why was the man ready to give them work in his farm?

Answer: The man needed someone to check and remove caterpillars from the cabbages in his farm, and Sarah and Jamie were willing to help.

d. What work were they supposed to do at the man's farm?

Answer: They were supposed to check every single cabbage in the garden and eliminate all the caterpillars by picking them off and collecting them in pails.

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: There were not actually a million or billion caterpillars, but Sarah and Jamie were exaggerating to express that there were a lot of caterpillars in the cabbage field.

f. What were Sarah and Jamie desperate about?

Answer: Sarah and Jamie were desperate because the job of removing caterpillars from the cabbages was difficult and seemed endless.

g. What was Sarah's 'brilliant' idea?

Answer: Sarah's 'brilliant' idea was to get rid of the butterflies that laid eggs on the cabbages so that there would be no more eggs or caterpillars.

h. Were the children happy with their work? Give reasons for your answer.

Answer: No, the children were not happy with their work because they got exhausted, and the cabbage patch was left in a mess with hardly any cabbages and butterflies remaining.

i. Why did they run away from the farm secretly?

Answer: They ran away secretly because they feared that the man might know their names and be upset with them for causing damage to the cabbages and butterflies in the garden.

Writing I

A. Re-write the job Application putting the sentences in correct order

Bhanu-10, Tanahun

18 August

The Headteacher,

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. I am a young girl of 20 and possess all the skills and qualifications that you are looking for. After my SLC, I worked as an office secretary for a year at Himalayan Investment Company Limited. Moreover, I possess good skills in handling a wide range of tasks at the institution.

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 to work with students and support their academics. If I am appointed as the secretary in your school, I will provide excellent customer service. I look forward to working with your team. I am confident that I can be a valuable asset to your school.

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.

The HR Manager

Kimatsu Electronics and Home Appliances Company

Kathmandu, Nepal

Subject: Job Application for Marketing Manager

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Marketing Manager in your well-established Electronics & Home Appliances company. I believe I possess the required skills and qualifications for this role.

I have a Bachelor's degree in management from a Tribhuwan University, and I also have two years of experience in the field of Sales and Marketing planning, projection report, and reporting. Additionally, I am proficient in using computer software like Microsoft Word, Excel, and other management tools. I am fluent in both English and Nepali languages.

Moreover, I hold a valid 2-wheeler driving license, which I believe could be advantageous for this position.

Please find attached my Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a scanned copy of my citizenship for your consideration.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity for an interview.

Sincerely,

Shriram Lamichhane

Unit 4 : Reading - II 

Leave this Chanting and Singing

Written by The SR Zone | Shriram Lamichhane

Summary

The poem encourages the reader to abandon rituals like chanting, singing, and counting beads in worship. It questions the idea of finding God in a closed-off temple and suggests that God is present everywhere, even in the mundane tasks of life, like tilling the ground and breaking stones.

The poet urges the reader to come down from the pedestal of holiness, join others in their struggles, and embrace the joys and challenges of life together. The poem emphasizes that true deliverance or spiritual freedom is not separate from the world but found in embracing life's bonds and connecting with others.

In short, the poem advises us to move away from rituals, see the divine in everyday life, and find deliverance in connecting with others.

C. Answer the following questions.

a. Who is the poem addressed to?

Answer: The poem is not explicitly addressed to a specific individual. It is more of a general message to the readers who engage in chanting, singing, and telling beads in a temple with closed doors.

b. What does the speaker advise people?

Answer: The speaker advises people to leave behind traditional rituals like chanting, singing, and counting beads in their worship.

c. Where do people try to find the god?

Answer: People try to find God in a lonely dark corner of a temple with closed doors.

d. Where, according to the speaker, does the god actually reside?

Answer: According to the speaker, God actually resides in the world, where people toil and work. He is present in the everyday tasks like tilling the ground and breaking stones.

e. How can people have a glimpse of the god?

Answer: People can have a glimpse of God by being engaged in the world, embracing the struggles of life, and connecting with others.

f. Why can't the god rescue people?

Answer: The poem suggests that God doesn't rescue people because He has willingly taken on the bonds of creation and is bound with all living beings forever. He shares in their joys and struggles.

g. What does the speaker ask people to do in the last stanza?

Answer: In the last stanza, the speaker asks people to come out of their meditations and leave aside their flowers and incense. Instead, they should meet and stand by others, work hard, and sweat on their brows just like God does in the world.

D. Do you believe in the existence of god? What do you do to please him? Share your opinion.

I do believe in the existence of God. For me, God represents the highest power of goodness, love and truth in the universe. I believe God created this magnificent world we live in, filled with beauty, diversity and complexity that boggles the mind. The very fact that something exists rather than nothing is, for me, proof enough that a supernatural force or consciousness must be behind it all.

To please God, I try my best to be a good person and live according to divine principles. I try to be kind, honest and compassionate in my dealings with others. I try not to hurt anyone through my words or actions. I help those in need whenever I can. I try to let go of greed, envy, hatred and other vices that distance me from the divine. I make an effort to live in the present moment with gratitude for the gifts I've been given.

I do not claim to have any proof of God's existence beyond my own intuition and experience. But I find faith and spirituality give meaning and purpose to my life. They motivate me to be a better version of myself. And ultimately, that is what matters most - living in a way that uplifts others and contributes to the greater good.

So in short, I do believe in God. Not a rigid dogmatic version of God, but a higher consciousness of truth, love and beauty that pervades all of creation. And I try my best to align my own consciousness with that divine spirit through living an ethical, purposeful life.

Writing Il

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 ......

Library Rules and Regulations:

•Visitors are required to remain silent inside the library. Loud talking is strictly prohibited.

•Smoking and use of mobile phones are not allowed inside the library premises.

•Food and drinks cannot be brought into the library.

•Visitors must switch off their mobile phones or leave them at the reception.

•Proper decorum is expected from all visitors using the library.

Hospital Rules and Regulations:

•Visitors must maintain silence in the hospital premises. Loud noises are strictly forbidden.

•Use of mobile phones is only allowed in designated areas. Mobiles must be switched off near patients.

•Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the hospital building.

•Visitors are required to observe cleanliness and hygiene protocols.

•Taking photographs of patients is strictly prohibited without permission.

•Visitors cannot enter patient rooms without permission from the hospital staff.

•Proper behavior and etiquette are expected from all visitors inside the hospital.