Solution of English Grade IX || Unit 13 || Message of Congratulations || Reading II

Reading II

Message of Congratulations

A. Find the words from the text and complete the sentences.

a. I really admire you for your ………….. explanation.

impressive

b. An ……. person can, no doubt, see many positive things at a glance.

unbiased

c. The work was done with a professional ……………….

standard

d. Please make every ………….. to arrive on time.

editor

e. Parents are ………… proud of their children’s achievements.

justifiably

B. Answer the following questions.

a. Where does Anil Gurung live?

Anil lives in Changunarayan, Bhaktapur.

b. Why is Anil Gurung writing this letter?

Anil Gurung is writing this letter to congratulate on Mrs Rai's recent appointment to the Chief Editor of The Nepal Times.

c. Why is her new position an opportunity for Mrs Rai?

Her new position is an opportunity for Mrs Rai to set the standard for future chief editors to follow.

d. What does Anil Gurung expect from Mrs Rai as the chief editor?

From Mrs Rai as the chief editor, Anil Gurung expects that she will provide unbiased news stories and articles.

e. How can you say that Anil Gurung is a helpful person?

I can say that Anil Gurung is a helpful person as he suggests Mrs. Rai not to hesitate call upon him if he may be assistance to her.

f. What could be the relationship between Mrs Rai and Anil Gurung?

They could be friends.

Grammar II

A. Join the following pairs of sentences with the connectives given in the brackets.

a. I couldn't sleep. I was tired. (despite)

Despite my tiredness, I couldn't sleep.

b. They have little money. They are living happily. (even though)

Even though they have little money, they are living happily.

c. He went to the tap. He wanted to bring a pail of water. (in order to)

He went to the tap in order to bring a pail of water.

d. I enjoyed the film. The story was not very good. (though)

I enjoyed the film though the story was not vey good.

e. We live in the same colony. We hardly meet each other. (in spite of)

In spite of the fact that we hardly meet each other, we live in the same colony.

f. I was not wet. I had an umbrella. (because)

I was not wet because I had an umbrella.

g. I ate all the food. It was not very tasty. (although)

I ate all the food although it was not very tasty.

h. He went to the bank. He could cash the cheque. (so that)

He went to the bank so that he could cash the cheque.

Writing II

B. Write a message of congratulations to your neighbour who has received a full scholarship to complete his or her studies.

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C. Imagine that your uncle/aunt has been elected as the Mayor/ Chairperson of your Municipality or Rural Municipality. Write a formal message of congratulations to him/her to be published in a newspaper.

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