Class 10 English Unit 15
People and Places
Complete exercise solutions for Unit 15 People and Places, including Reading I & II, Grammar, and Writing tasks for SEE preparation.
Table of Contents: People and Places
Reading I: Me at the Beginning of Life
A. Find the words from the text that have the following meanings.
a. lacking taste: insipid
b. wrote words: inscribed
c. twisted together: tangled
d. causing difficulty in breathing: suffocating
e. a particular attitude towards something: perspective
f. a person’s child or children: offspring
g. bad luck: misfortune
B. Complete the sentences below choosing the correct words from the text.
a. The word ‘calm’ is opposite in meaning to …….
Ans: restless
b. The phrase passed away means …..
Ans: died
c. The word invisible means ……
Ans: incapable of being seen
d. The word ‘wish’ and ….. are synonyms.
Ans: will/long
e. The word pollute means …..
Ans: making dirty
C. State whether the following statements are true or false.
a. Jhamak Ghimire defines her life as a beautiful flower of creation.
Ans: False
b. According to her, our fortune decides how our life will be.
Ans: False
c. The author was happy with how she spent her childhood.
Ans: False
d. People blamed Jhamak herself for her physical disability.
Ans: True
e. According to the writer, Homer was incomplete because he was physically incapable.
Ans: False
f. Jhamak could make grandmother happy with her voice.
Ans: False
g. Jhamak’s grandmother still looks after her
Ans: False
D. Answer these questions.
a. Why does Jhamak think of her life as burdensome life?
Ans: Jhamak thinks her life as a burdensome life because she couldn’t do anything by herself.
b. When does fortune draw a line of fate?
Ans: The fortune draws a line of fate on the sixth day after the birth.
c. How did people respond to her life? Was she happy with their behavior?
Ans: People said that her life was the fruit of sins of her former life. No, she was not happy with their behavior.
d. Who does Jhamak compare herself with? What made them different from Jhamak?
Ans: Jhamak compares herself with Nikolai Otrovskys and Helen Kellers. They were different from Jhamak because they wrote history before they died.
e. Did achieving awareness become a curse for her? Why?
Ans: Yes, achieving awareness became a curse for her because she didn’t have voice to speak and strength to walk.
f. How does Jhamak picturise her family’s economic condition during her childhood?
Ans: Jhamak picturises her family’s economic condition during her childhood as poor one. They had no sufficient food to eat.
E. Read the opening chapter of ‘Jivan Kadan Ki Phul’ in Nepali and narrate the story of Jhamak’s life in your own words.
Answer:
Jhamak Kumari Ghimire is a Nepalese writer, poet, and disability activist who was born with cerebral palsy. Despite her physical disability, she has overcome numerous challenges and obstacles to become one of the most renowned literary figures in Nepal.
Jhamak faced many challenges due to her disability. Her parents could not afford to provide her with proper medical care, and she was unable to attend school like other children. However, Jhamak was determined to learn and educate herself, and she taught herself to read and write using her left foot.
Despite facing discrimination and ridicule from her community, Jhamak continued to pursue her passion for writing and poetry. She wrote her first book, a collection of poems titled “Sindhuli Gatha” (Sindhuli Tales), at the age of 17, using a typewriter with her left foot.
Jhamak’s talent and perseverance did not go unnoticed, and her book received critical acclaim, winning numerous awards and accolades. Her writing explores themes of love, loss, and social injustice, and her works have been translated into many languages.
In addition to her literary contributions, Jhamak has also been an advocate for disability rights and has worked to raise awareness about the challenges faced by people with disabilities in Nepal. She has inspired many people with her courage, determination, and creativity, and her life story is a testament to the human spirit’s resilience and strength.
Grammar I: Relative Pronouns
A. Fill in the gaps with the correct relative pronouns.
a. I admired the player ….. performance was fantastic.
Ans: whose
b. We had some juice ….. was in the fridge.
Ans: which
c. She didn’t tell her teacher about her problem ….. was her mistake.
Ans: which
d. My mother, ….. is a farmer, grows a lot of vegetables.
Ans: who
e. You are my friend with ….. I want to sit with.
Ans: whom
f. I want to help those children ….. economic condition is very bad.
Ans: whose
g. This is the road ….. the accident took place.
Ans: where
h. The mobile phone, ….. I bought six years ago, is still working.
Ans: which
i. It was in 2015 ….. the earthquake hit Nepal badly.
Ans: when
j. Marima is a wonderful lady ….. everyone can trust.
Ans: whom
B. Join the following pairs of sentences as in the example.
a. The letter reached me this morning. My friend sent it from abroad.
Ans: The letter reached me this morning which my friend sent from abroad.
b. This is the palace. Bhimsen built it.
Ans: This is the palace which Bhimsen built.
c. The boy committed cybercrime. The judge sent him to jail.
Ans: The judge sent the boy to jail who committed cybercrime.
d. He is a liar. You should not believe him.
Ans: He is a liar whom you should not believe.
e. I know an artist. He moves with an artificial leg.
Ans: I know an artist who moves with an artificial leg.
f. Bring me the file. The file is about our new project.
Ans: Bring me the file which is about our new project.
g. We met a girl. The girl had lost her way.
Ans: We met a girl who had lost her way.
h. I saw a soldier. His bravery impressed everyone.
Ans: I saw a soldier whose bravery impressed everyone.
i. Once upon a time there lived a giant in a forest. Nobody dared to go there.
Ans: Once upon a time there lived a giant in a forest where nobody dared to go.
j. The dog took away the ball. The kids were playing it.
Ans: The dog took away the ball which the kids were playing.
Writing I: Biography Writing
Question: Write a short biography of Nepali literary figure Til Bikram Nembang Limbu aka Bairagi Kainla. Use the outlines given below.
Birth: August 9, 1939- Panchthar, Nepal
Education : Bachelor’s Arts — learnt letters at home- taught by local teachers
Publications : Bairagi Kainlaka Kavitaharu, Sappok-Chomen: Limbu Jatima Kokh-Puja, Nawacoit Mundhum and others
Contributions : Poet, former Chancellor of the Nepal Academy, pioneer of Tesro Aavam [Third Dimension] movement
Awards: Jagdamba Shree Award, 2076 B.S. – Sajha Puraskar, 2031 B.S. , Vishist Shrasta Samman, B.S. 20686, etc.
Til Bikram Nembang Limbu (Bairagi Kainla)
Til Bikram Nembang Limbu, also known by his pen name Bairagi Kainla, was a prominent Nepali literary figure who made significant contributions to Nepali literature. He was born on August 9, 1939 in Panchthar district, Nepal. He learnt letters at home from the local teachers. He completed bachelor’s in arts later in life.
Bairagi Kainla was a multitalented writer, poet, and social activist who wrote in both Nepali and Limbu languages. He authored several books, including poetry collections, novels, and short story collections, which dealt with social and political issues, as well as Limbu culture and traditions. His major publications are Bairagi Kainlaka Kavitaharu, Sappok-Chomen, Limbu Jatima Kokh-Puja, Nawacoit Mundhum and others.
He was a true poet, former Chancellor of the Nepal Academy, pioneer of Tesro Aayam (Third Dimension) movement. He was awarded Jagdamba Shree Award, 2076 B.S., Sajha Puraskar, 2031 B.S. and Vishist Shrasta Samman in B.S. 2066.
Bairagi Kainla passed away leaving behind a rich literary legacy that continues to inspire and influence Nepali literature and culture.
Reading II: Sugarloaf Mountain: 5 Interesting Facts
A. Match these words with their meanings.
a. landmark:
Ans: an object or structure on land that is easy to see and recognize
b. spectacular:
Ans: very impressive
c. sprawling:
Ans: covered with buildings across a large area
d. tranquil:
Ans: calm, quiet, and peaceful
e. blockbusters:
Ans: very successful films
f. fortifications:
Ans: walls or other constructions built to strengthen a place against attack
g. peninsula:
Ans: a piece of land that is almost entirely surrounded by water and is attached to a larger land area
h. bustling:
Ans: full of lively activity
B. We can form adjectives by adding -ing or ‘-ed’ at the end of the verbs as in sprawling, bustling and unfolding in the text. Complete the following sentences by changing the verb in the brackets into an adjective by adding ‘-ing’ or ‘ed’.
a. The children were ….. when they missed the beginning of the movie. (annoy)
Ans: annoyed
b. Have you read Agni by Nabarai Lamsal? It’s a great book if you are ….. in reading poems. (interest)
Ans: interested
c. The result of the game was ….. The best team didn’t win! (surprise)
Ans: surprising
d. I don’t enjoy going out with Sumi. She’s the most ….. person I’ve ever met. (bore)
Ans: boring
e. The students were so ….. when their school decided to take them on a trip. (excite)
Ans: excited
f. Angela was quite ….. when she was flying for the first time. (terrify)
Ans: terrified
g. I love to go to the fairs because they perform very ….. magic. (interest)
Ans: interesting
C. Match the paragraphs in Reading II with their correct headings.
A: Rock Climbing
B: Neighboring Mountains
C: Hollywood Star
D: Guanabara Bay
E: Awesome Cable Car Ride
D. Answer these questions.
a. Where is Sugarloaf Mountain located?
Ans: Sugarloaf Mountain is located at the entrance to Guanabara Bay in Southeastern Brazil.
b. How did the mountain get the name ‘Sugarloaf Mountain’?
Ans: The mountain got the name ‘Sugarloaf Mountain’ for its unique shape that resembles a traditional form of refined sugar used in the 19th century.
c. Do you think many people can do rock-climbing at a time when they visit the mountain? Why?
Ans: Yes, many people can do rock-climbing at a time when they visit the mountain because there are 270 different routes there.
d. Which of the sites do you think the children would love to visit? Why?
Ans: I think the children would love to visit Morro de Urca because this place offers the children a good playing area.
e. Name the first film in which Sugarloaf Mountain was featured.
Ans: The first film in which Sugarloaf Mountain was featured was ‘Now, Voyager’.
f. What is historic about Guanabara Bay?
Ans: Guanabara Bay was home to several fortifications built by the colonial government in the 16th century.
g. What should you do to enjoy the best scene of Guanabara Bay?
Ans: To enjoy the best scene of Guanabara Bay, I should take the two cable cars that take me to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain. From there, I can enjoy stunning views of Rio de Janeiro, including the beautiful natural scenery of Guanabara Bay and the surrounding area.
h. Do you think a visitor should ride the cable cars while visiting the mountain? Why?
Ans: Yes, a visitor should ride the cable cars while visiting the mountain to see beautiful scenes below.
E. Which of the facts of Sugarloaf Mountain interested you the most? Give reasons.
Answer:
I would like to see Guanabara Bay that is in front of Sugar Loaf Mountain because it is beautiful to look at and has historical significance of 16th century. Guanabara is made up of more than 130 islands and surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.
Grammar II: Prepositions
A. Complete the following sentences choosing the correct preposition from the brackets.
a. I love to travel. Therefore, I went to Delhi ….. plane last week. (by, with)
Ans: by
b. Namrata visited Lumbini ….. 2002. (in, on)
Ans: in
c. My best friend lives ….. a beautiful house across the street. (in, at)
Ans: in
d. We had to walk ….. the edge of the desert to find water. (till, to)
Ans: to
e. The Prime Minister died ….. head injury a few days after his accident. (from, with)
Ans: from
f. My family has been living ….. Dharan for two years. (in, on)
Ans: in
g. I am very pleased ….. meet you. (to, with)
Ans: to
h. He is a tall boy ….. long brown hair. (by, with)
Ans: with
i. Guman Singh is a student ….. Tribhuvan University. (at, in)
Ans: at
j. ….. November 2, we will start our new semester. (In, On)
Ans: On
k. I love your house ….. the river. (in, by)
Ans: by
l. She misses her grandfather because she has not met him ….. ages. (since, for)
Ans: for
B. Complete the text below with the correct prepositions.
I live in Bhairahawa, but every summer I like to travel to Pokhara. I am afraid of travelling by plane. Last summer I decided I would travel by bus. According to the ticket I received from the travel agency, the bus would leave Pokhara at 9:15 pm on Friday and arrive in Pokhara the following day at 5:30 in the morning. The travel would include boating in Fewa Lake from one end of the lake to another end. We would also drive to different beautiful places. It would be really wonderful.
Writing II: Email Writing
Question: There are many tourist destinations in Nepal. Choose one of them and write a letter or an email to your foreign friend mentioning interesting facts about the place. Also invite him/her to visit the place.
Name of the place: Melamchi
Location: Sindhupalchok District
Accessibility: 4 hour drive from Kathmandu, Araniko Highway
Major attractions: Green forest, white water, Gumbas, Local food
Contact information: Melamchi Municipality office.
email: melamchitouristspot@gmail.com
Entry requirements: None
From: pabinbhandari@email.com
To: friend@email.com
Subject: Invitation to Visit Beautiful Melamchi
Dear [Friend’s Name],
I hope this email finds you well. I’m writing to tell you about one of Nepal’s hidden gems – Melamchi in Sindhupalchok District – and to invite you to visit this wonderful place with me.
Melamchi is just a 4-hour drive from Kathmandu via the Araniko Highway, making it easily accessible yet wonderfully peaceful. The place is famous for its lush green forests, sparkling white water rivers, ancient Buddhist monasteries (Gumbas), and delicious local food that you won’t find anywhere else.
What I love most about Melamchi is how it combines natural beauty with cultural richness. You can hike through pristine forests, enjoy the sound of rushing rivers, visit centuries-old monasteries, and taste authentic Nepali cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. The best part? There are no entry requirements or complicated procedures – you can just come and enjoy!
I think you would absolutely love spending a few days here. We could go hiking, visit the monasteries, try local food, and just enjoy the peaceful atmosphere away from city noise. The weather is perfect most of the year, and the views are absolutely breathtaking.
If you’re interested in visiting, we can plan the trip together. The Melamchi Municipality office can provide us with all the information we need, or we can contact them at melamchitouristspot@gmail.com.
Let me know what you think! I would be thrilled to show you around this beautiful part of my country.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Best regards,
Pabin Bhandari
Shree Jalpa Devi Secondary School
Suryagadhi-4, Nuwakot
Project Work
Collect information about a personality who has made a special contribution to your community. Prepare his/her life story and present it in the class.
Bairagi Kainla: A Literary Gem of Nepal
Til Bikram Nembang Limbu, also known by his pen name Bairagi Kainla, was a prominent Nepali literary figure who made significant contributions to Nepali literature and our community. Born on August 9, 1939 in Panchthar district, he learnt letters at home from local teachers and later completed his bachelor’s in arts.
Bairagi Kainla was a multitalented writer, poet, and social activist who wrote in both Nepali and Limbu languages. He authored several books, including poetry collections, novels, and short story collections, which dealt with social and political issues, as well as Limbu culture and traditions.
His major publications include “Bairagi Kainlaka Kavitaharu”, “Sappok-Chomen”, “Limbu Jatima Kokh-Puja”, and “Nawacoit Mundhum”. Through these works, he preserved and promoted Limbu culture while contributing to the broader Nepali literary landscape.
As the former Chancellor of the Nepal Academy and pioneer of the Tesro Aayam (Third Dimension) movement, he played a crucial role in shaping contemporary Nepali literature. His contributions were recognized with prestigious awards including the Jagdamba Shree Award (2076 B.S.), Sajha Puraskar (2031 B.S.), and Vishist Shrasta Samman (B.S. 2066).
Bairagi Kainla passed away leaving behind a rich literary legacy that continues to inspire and influence Nepali literature and culture. His work not only enriched our literary heritage but also gave voice to the Limbu community, promoting cultural diversity and understanding in Nepal.