Class 10 English Lumbini Province 2081
Complete Solution with Answer Key | SEE 2081 (2025)
Welcome to the complete solution for Class 10 Compulsory English Lumbini Province 2081 (SEE 2025). This guide provides detailed answers for all sections including poem comprehension, reading passages, grammar exercises, and writing tasks to help you prepare for the SEE examination.
Table of Contents: Class 10 English Lumbini Province 2081
- Section 1: Poem – Composed upon Westminster Bridge by William Wordsworth
- Section 2: Reading – Bird Migration
- Section 3: Reading – Nepal Premier League (NPL) News Report
- Section 4: Biography – Pushpa Basnet
- Section 5: Bar Diagram Interpretation – XYZ School Grade 11 Admissions
- Section 6: Formal Message of Condolence
- Section 7: Dialogue Writing – Borrowing a Book from Library
- Section 8: Essay – Effects of Junk Food on Human Health
- Section 9: Grammar
- Section 10: Cloze Test
1. Read and complete the sentences below with the correct information from the poem. [5×1=5]
Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802
by William Wordsworth
Earth has not anything to show more fair:
Dull would he be of soul who could pass by
A sight so touching in its majesty:
This city now doth like a garment, wear
The beauty of the morning; silent, bare,
Ships, towers, domes, theaters, and temples lie
Open unto the fields, and to the sky;
All bright and glittering in the smokeless air.
Never did sun more beautifully steep
In his first splendour, valley, rock, or hill;
Ne’er saw I, never felt, a calm so deep!
The river glideth at his own sweet will:
Dear God! the very houses seem asleep;
And all that mighty heart is lying still!
— William Wordsworth
(i) The speaker shares his impressions of the view from …….
Answer: The speaker shares his impressions of the view from Westminster Bridge.
Explanation: The poem’s title tells us the speaker is standing on Westminster Bridge in London, observing the city early in the morning.
(ii) He, who does not praise the beauty of nature is …….
Answer: He, who does not praise the beauty of nature is dull.
Explanation: The poet writes “Dull would he be of soul who could pass by / A sight so touching in its majesty” — anyone who fails to appreciate this view is spiritually dull.
(iii) Temples, towers, domes, etc. are shining in …….
Answer: Temples, towers, domes, etc. are shining in smokeless air.
Explanation: The poem says they are “All bright and glittering in the smokeless air,” emphasizing the pure and clear morning atmosphere of early London.
(iv) The poet feels ……. to see the outlines of the city buildings.
Answer: The poet feels calm to see the outlines of the city buildings.
Explanation: The poet exclaims “Ne’er saw I, never felt, a calm so deep!” expressing profound peace from looking at the city’s still beauty.
(v) The houses are asleep and the heart of London is …….
Answer: The houses are asleep and the heart of London is lying still.
Explanation: The final lines: “the very houses seem asleep; / And all that mighty heart is lying still!” — London is completely calm and motionless in the early morning hours.
2. Read the following text and do the tasks that follow. [10]
Like marathon runners, birds pace themselves so they do not run out of energy before they can land. They are always adjusting speed, height and flight path to account for changing winds, their own weight, and storms. In the spring, they retrace their paths back to their summer homes. Each fall, about five billion birds migrate south for the winter from North America. Nearly all 500 of the 650 species of North American birds migrate. Yet this is just one small part of the picture. More than half of all the bird species in the world – approximately 5,000 species – migrate, and each species is on a different journey.
Other animal species also migrate, including insects, amphibians, reptiles, fish and mammals. Migration is happening all the time: Herds of wild beast arrive every January at green pastures in the Southern Serengeti of Africa. Swarms of free tailed bats arrive each March to caves in Texas. Northern fur seals gather on Alaskan islands each June. In September, Chinook salmon swim up rivers in Washington State. If you are in the right place at the right time, you can witness these amazing journeys. Yet, no matter where you live, you can see some birds migrating. In fact, much of what we know about migration comes from studying birds.
A. Write ‘TRUE’ for true and ‘FALSE’ for the false statements. [5×1=5]
(i) Birds store energy for their flights by running like marathon runners.
Answer: FALSE
Birds are only compared to marathon runners in the way they pace themselves — they don’t actually run to store energy.
(ii) Almost five million birds migrate south from North America in winter season.
Answer: FALSE
The text states about five billion (not five million) birds migrate south from North America each fall.
(iii) Migration is a regular process among animal species.
Answer: TRUE
The text confirms: “Migration is happening all the time” among many species.
(iv) Swarms of free tailed bats migrate to caves in Texas every March.
Answer: TRUE
“Swarms of free tailed bats arrive each March to caves in Texas.”
(v) We can observe bird migration only from Washington State.
Answer: FALSE
“No matter where you live, you can see some birds migrating.”
B. Answer the following questions. [5×1=5]
(i) What are the birds compared with in the text?
Answer:
The birds are compared with marathon runners in the text.
(ii) When do the birds return to their summer homes?
Answer:
The birds return to their summer homes in the spring.
(iii) What portion of all the bird species move from one place to another?
Answer:
More than half of all the bird species in the world (approximately 5,000 species) move from one place to another.
(iv) Which animal species except birds migrate?
Answer:
Except birds, insects, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and mammals also migrate.
(v) Why do you think the wild beasts migrate to the green pastures in Africa? Give a reason.
Answer:
Wild beasts migrate to the green pastures in Africa to find food and avoid drought or harsh conditions in other regions.
3. Read the text and do the tasks that follow. [10]
Janakpur Bolts Thump Sudurpaschim to Clinch Inaugural Nepal Premier League Title
By MyKhel Staff, December 21
Janakpur Bolts clinched the first ever Nepal Premier League after a thumping 5-wicket win over Sudurpaschim Royals in the final at the TU International Stadium in Kirtipur on Saturday.
Lahiru Milantha smashed a 49-ball 87 as Janakpur Bolts made light work of the run chase of 185 against Sudurpaschim Royals. Milantha and skipper Aasif Sheikh (33 off 20 balls) shared a 73-run stand for the first wicket in seven overs to lay the foundation for a smooth run chase. After the two openers departed and the wickets fell at the other end, Harsh Thaker (30 off 24 balls) remained unbeaten alongside Mayan Yadav (2 off 3 balls) to see the team home with four balls to spare. For Royals, Scott Kuggeleijn, Saif Zaib and Ishan Pandey claimed a wicket each in a losing cause.
Earlier opting to bat first, Sudurpaschim Royals got off to a great start as openers Saif Zaib (69 off 43 balls) and Binod Bhandari (41 off 31 balls) added 117 runs from 72 balls for the first wicket before Lalit Rajbanshi broke the stand, leading to successive dismissals in the space of 3 deliveries.
Destined for a total above 200, Janakpur Bolts struck in regular intervals through Mohammed Mohsin (3 for 40) and Kishor Mahato (3 for 25) to keep the Royals down to 184/9 in their allotted 20 overs. With this, Janakpur Bolts defeated the Sudurpaschim for the first time, having lost to the table-toppers twice earlier in the tournament. The final marked the close of the first edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).
A. Write ‘TRUE’ for true and ‘FALSE’ for the false statements. [5×1=5]
(i) Janakpur Bolts won the title of the first edition of NPL.
Answer: TRUE
Janakpur Bolts clinched the first ever Nepal Premier League title.
(ii) Aasif Sheikh scored individual 87 runs.
Answer: FALSE
It was Lahiru Milantha who scored 87 runs off 49 balls. Aasif Sheikh scored only 33 off 20 balls.
(iii) The three bowlers including Ishan Pandey took a wicket each.
Answer: TRUE
Scott Kuggeleijn, Saif Zaib and Ishan Pandey each claimed one wicket.
(iv) The run target to Janakpur Bolts was 185.
Answer: TRUE
Sudurpaschim Royals scored 184/9, making the target for Janakpur Bolts 185 runs.
(v) Binod Bhandari alone collected 117 runs to first wicket.
Answer: FALSE
The 117 runs were a partnership between Saif Zaib (69) and Binod Bhandari (41) — not scored by Bhandari alone.
B. Answer the following questions. [5×1=5]
(i) When was the news published?
Answer:
The news was published on December 21.
(ii) In which Stadium was the final game of NPL played?
Answer:
The final game of NPL was played at the TU International Stadium in Kirtipur.
(iii) Who remained unbeaten together with Mayan Yadav?
Answer:
Harsh Thaker (30 off 24 balls) remained unbeaten together with Mayan Yadav to see the team home.
(iv) Which teams played the final of the first edition of NPL?
Answer:
Janakpur Bolts and Sudurpaschim Royals played the final of the first edition of the Nepal Premier League.
(v) Was the journey of NPL exciting to the Sudurpaschim Royals? Why or why not?
Answer:
No, I think the journey of NPL was not ultimately exciting for the Sudurpaschim Royals. Despite being table-toppers throughout the tournament and having strong performances (like the 117-run opening stand), they lost the final match to Janakpur Bolts by 5 wickets — a disappointing finish.
4. Read the biography given below and do the tasks that follow. [15]
Pushpa Basnet, born in 1984 in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a Nepali social worker and the founder/president of Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) and Butterfly Home, non-profit organizations in Kathmandu, Nepal. Her organization works to strengthen the rights of children living behind bars with their incarcerated parents.
Her efforts have been recognized by national and international media since she was nominated for CNN Heroes Award which she subsequently won in 2012. She has won the Super Hero Award in 2016. Basnet started her career at the age of 21, while she was still an undergraduate in social work at St. Xavier’s College, Kathmandu. As part of her college assignment, she visited the women in prison in Kathmandu. She was dismayed when she saw children with their parents behind the bars. She raised 70,000 rupees from her close friends and sister, and started a non-profit organization – The Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) to provide a day care program to the children in 2005.
In 2007, she opened a residential home for kids to live outside the prison year around while still visiting their mothers on holidays. Today, she has assisted more than 137 children of incarcerated parents. She runs a day care center for the prison children and a residential home for older ones. She has also helped to provide alternative residence, school enrollment, free meals and medical care to them.
Basnet has been awarded with CNN Hero Award 2012, which was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday, 2nd December. Academy Award winning actress Susan Sarandon presented Basnet with the award. The show was aired LIVE through CNN. When earlier interviewed by CNN, she commented on her venture as: “It is not fair for (these) children to live in the prison because they have not done anything wrong… My mission is to make sure no child grows up behind prison walls.”
A. Choose and copy the correct answer from the given alternatives. [5×1=5]
(i) ECDC and Butterfly Home are ……. organizations.
(a) profit (b) non-profit (c) national (d) international
Answer: (b) non-profit
The text clearly describes them as “non-profit organizations in Kathmandu, Nepal.”
(ii) Pushpa Basnet won Super Hero award in …….
(a) 1984 (b) 2005 (c) 2007 (d) 2016
Answer: (d) 2016
“She has won the Super Hero Award in 2016.”
(iii) Pushpa Basnet began her ……. at the age of twenty one.
(a) social work (b) college (c) career (d) organization
Answer: (c) career
“Basnet started her career at the age of 21.”
(iv) Pushpa Basnet collected a sum of 70000 rupees from …….
(a) close friends (b) her sister (c) close friends and sister (d) women in prison
Answer: (c) close friends and sister
“She raised 70,000 rupees from her close friends and sister.”
(v) Pushpa Basnet has provided ……. to the children in prison.
(a) alternative residence (b) alternative school (c) paid meals (d) awards
Answer: (a) alternative residence
“She has also helped to provide alternative residence, school enrollment, free meals and medical care to them.”
B. Match the meanings in ‘Column A’ with the correct words from the text in ‘Column B’. One word does not have a match. [5×1=5]
| Column A (Meaning) | Column B (Words) | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| (i) worried, disappointed |
(a) organization (b) recognized (c) nominated (d) dismayed (e) mission (f) residential |
(d) dismayed |
| (ii) an important official job | (e) mission | |
| (iii) a group of people formed to achieve a particular aim | (a) organization | |
| (iv) to be chosen for an important role | (c) nominated | |
| (v) suitable for living in; consisting of house | (f) residential |
Note: The word (b) recognized does not have a match in Column A.
C. Answer the following questions. [5×1=5]
(i) Who is Pushpa Basnet?
Answer:
Pushpa Basnet is a Nepali social worker born in 1984 in Kathmandu, and the founder/president of Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) and Butterfly Home — non-profit organizations working for the rights of children living behind bars with their incarcerated parents.
(ii) Why did Pushpa Basnet set up a social organization?
Answer:
Pushpa Basnet set up a social organization because she was dismayed to see innocent children living behind bars with their incarcerated parents. She wanted to protect the rights of these children and provide them with a better life outside prison walls.
(iii) What does ECDC stand for?
Answer:
ECDC stands for Early Childhood Development Center.
(iv) Why was Pushpa Basnet given a ‘CNN Hero Award’?
Answer:
Pushpa Basnet was given the CNN Hero Award in 2012 because of her extraordinary commitment to social service — specifically for her work in improving the lives of children of incarcerated parents through her ECDC and Butterfly Home organizations.
(v) Where was the ‘CNN Hero Award’ ceremony held?
Answer:
The CNN Hero Award ceremony was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, 2nd December 2012.
5. Study the bar-diagram and interpret it in about 100 words using the clues given below it. [5]
Clues: XYZ school….. grade 11 admission….. 130 in 2020….. increases by 100 each year ….. lowest number in 2020….. highest number in 2024 …… gradual progress….. quality education
Grade 11 Admission Trends at XYZ School (2020–2024)
Year
Red bar = Highest (2024) | Blue bars = Gradual increase | Data: XYZ School Grade 11 Admissions
Grade 11 Admission Trends at XYZ School
The given bar diagram illustrates the student admission trends for Grade 11 at XYZ School over a span of five years, from 2020 to 2024. Overall, the chart demonstrates a gradual and significant progress in the number of enrolled students.
In 2020, the school recorded its lowest admission rate, with only 130 students. However, the numbers experienced a steady upward trajectory in the following years. By 2021, admissions rose slightly to 140. Notably, from 2022 onwards, admissions surged dramatically, increasing by around 100 students each year. The enrollment reached 250 in 2022, 350 in 2023, and peaked at its highest number — 450 students — in 2024.
This continuous and impressive increase strongly reflects the school’s commitment to providing quality education, which has successfully attracted more students every academic year.
6. Write a formal message of condolence to be published in a newspaper on behalf of XYZ School using the given outlines in about 100 words. [5]
Clues: Daman Nath Dhungana (15th Jan. 1942 – 17th Nov. 2024) .. passed away at Frontline Hospital in Kathmandu…. liver related problem…. a Nepali politician and senior advocate…. the former speaker of the House of Representatives from 1991 to 1994.. played important role in civil rights, peace process, democracy and justice.. heartfelt condolence
HEARTFELT CONDOLENCE
We are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Daman Nath Dhungana, a prominent Nepali politician and senior advocate, who left us on the 17th of November, 2024, at Frontline Hospital in Kathmandu due to a liver-related problem. Born on January 15, 1942, he lived a life dedicated to the nation. As the former Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1991 to 1994, he played an exceptionally important role in championing civil rights, advancing the peace process, and upholding democracy and justice in Nepal.
The XYZ School family extends our deepest sympathies to his bereaved family and loved ones during this time of profound grief. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace.
— XYZ School Family
7. You are Arsey Chaudhary. You want to borrow a book for a week from your school library. Prepare a dialogue in at least six exchanges between you and the librarian in about 150 words. [6]
Dialogue: Between Arsey Chaudhary and the Librarian
Good morning, Sir.
Good morning, Arsey. How can I help you today?
I have an English assignment on literary analysis, and I need a good reference book. I would like to borrow “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Is it available in the library?
Let me check the catalogue for you. Yes, we have two copies currently available in the fiction section. Do you have your library card with you?
Yes, Sir. Here is my library card. Could you please tell me how long I can keep the book with me?
You can borrow it for exactly one week. Please ensure you return or renew it by next Tuesday to avoid any late fines.
Understood. If I haven’t finished reading it by next Tuesday, can I renew it for another week?
Yes, you can renew it once, provided no one else has reserved it. Here is your book.
Thank you so much, Sir. Have a great day!
You’re welcome, Arsey. Enjoy your reading!
8. Write an essay expressing your opinion on the effects of junk food in human health. Write it in about 200 words. [8]
The Effects of Junk Food on Human Health
In today’s fast-paced world, junk food has become an undeniable part of the modern diet. Items like burgers, pizzas, instant noodles, and sugary sodas are easily accessible, affordable, and heavily marketed. While they may satisfy our taste buds temporarily, the long-term effects of consuming junk food on human health are devastating.
First and foremost, junk food is highly processed and loaded with artificial preservatives, unhealthy trans-fats, excessive sugar, and sodium. Regular consumption is the leading cause of the global obesity epidemic. These calorie-dense foods provide little to no nutritional value, replacing essential vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy body. As a result, individuals — especially children and teenagers — suffer from malnutrition despite being overweight.
Furthermore, a diet heavily reliant on fast food significantly increases the risk of chronic, life-threatening diseases. High sodium levels lead to hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, while excessive sugar intake is the primary trigger for Type 2 diabetes. The fats present in deep-fried foods clog arteries and elevate bad cholesterol levels, putting severe strain on the heart. Beyond physical ailments, scientific studies also link highly processed diets to poor mental health, including reduced cognitive function, extreme lethargy, and an increased risk of depression.
In conclusion, while junk food offers convenience and temporary pleasure, it acts as a slow poison to the human body. To ensure a healthy and productive life, we must prioritize balanced, home-cooked meals rich in essential nutrients and strictly minimize our reliance on harmful fast foods.
9. Reproduce the following sentences as indicated in the brackets. [6×1=6]
(i) Anita never gets angry, …..? (Add a correct question tag.)
Answer:
Anita never gets angry, does she?
Rule: Negative sentences (with “never”) take a positive question tag. “Anita” → “she”; present simple → “does”.
(ii) By the time I reached home, my father ….. (leave) already home. (Use the correct form of the verb ‘leave’ to complete the sentence.)
Answer:
By the time I reached home, my father had already left home.
Rule: “By the time + Past Simple” → Past Perfect in the main clause for the earlier completed action.
(iii) Sunaina came late to school. (Change into negative.)
Answer:
Sunaina did not come late to school.
Add “did not”; main verb “came” returns to base form “come”.
(iv) Krishna visits his grandfather once a month. (Change into “How often” question.)
Answer:
How often does Krishna visit his grandfather?
“Once a month” is replaced by “How often”; auxiliary “does” is fronted before the subject.
(v) The teacher said to the students, “Don’t spend your valuable time on mobile.” (Change into indirect speech.)
Answer:
The teacher advised/asked the students not to spend their valuable time on mobile.
Negative imperative → “advised/asked + object + not to + verb”. “your” → “their”.
(vi) The culprit was sent to prison by the police. (Change into active voice.)
Answer:
The police sent the culprit to prison.
“The police” becomes the subject; “was sent” changes to “sent”; “the culprit” becomes the object.
10. Choose and copy the correct answers from the brackets to complete the given text. (Rewriting the text is not compulsory.) [10×0.5=5]
One evening in December I decided to see (a)…..(a/an/the/ no article) my friend, Renuka. Renuka (b)……(whose/who/whom/which) everyone called a notorious woman decided to celebrate her 25th birthday. She invited her friends and relatives (c)……….(to/for/in/of) attend the party. I met her and (d)……..(wished/to wish/wishing/wishes) her a happy birthday. She was not happy (e)…..(although/because/in spite of/otherwise) the memorable moment. Suddenly, a lady police officer appeared. She made Renuka (f)……..(accepts/accepted/accept/accepting) the case of damaging the minister’s car because of her reckless driving. She (g)………….(takes/was being taken/was taken/had taken) to the police station. In the police station, the Deputy Superintendent of police said, “Renuka (h)………(May/must/can/will) pay for the harm she has made.” If Renuka had driven her motorcycle carefully, she (i)……….(will not cause/would not cause/would not have caused/would not have been caused) the accident. Finally, she got the (j)…….(bad/as bad as/worse/worst) penalty.
Answers:
(a) no article — no article is needed before possessive “my”
(b) whom — object relative pronoun (everyone called her)
(c) to — “invited … to attend”
(d) wished — past tense, parallel with “met”
(e) in spite of — concessive (unhappy despite the occasion)
(f) accept — “made + object + bare infinitive”
(g) was taken — simple past passive
(h) must — obligation/necessity in direct speech
(i) would not have caused — third conditional (unreal past)
(j) worst — superlative (“the worst penalty”)
Completed Text with Answers:
One evening in December I decided to see my friend, Renuka. Renuka whom everyone called a notorious woman decided to celebrate her 25th birthday. She invited her friends and relatives to attend the party. I met her and wished her a happy birthday. She was not happy in spite of the memorable moment. Suddenly, a lady police officer appeared. She made Renuka accept the case of damaging the minister’s car because of her reckless driving. She was taken to the police station. In the police station, the Deputy Superintendent of police said, “Renuka must pay for the harm she has made.” If Renuka had driven her motorcycle carefully, she would not have caused the accident. Finally, she got the worst penalty.