Solution of English Grade IX || Unit 15 || The Rautes || People and Lifestyle || Reading II

Reading II

The Rautes

A. Find the words from the text and fill in the cross word puzzle.

Across

2. moving often from place to place- nomadic

3. existing over a large area-widespread

6. ruled by men- patriarchal

7. far-reaching- extensive

8. belonging to a particular place- indigenous

Down

1. deserving praise- commendable

4. unusual or surprising- remarkable

5. noticeable-prominent

B. Identify whether the following statements are true or false.

a. The Rautes move from one place to another for their settlements.

False

b. Rautes live in the far-western part of Nepal.

True

c. One of the means of their survival is woodcraft.

True

d. The maintenance of the nomadic culture is highly regarded.

True

e. The Raute community is female-dominated.

False

C. Answer the following questions.

a. What is the common belief about the history of the Rautes?

The common belief about the history of the Rautes is that once they fled from the state, they never returned and established a different pattern of life in the jungle, and to eke out their living, they mastered crafting of wooden products, learned to hunt monkeys, and adapted to forest life.

b. How do Rautes earn their living?

Rautes earn their living by crafting of wooden products, hunting monkeys, trading their products.

c. How do Raute children spend their days?

Raute children spend their days playing with natural objects and roaming around the settlement. On special occasions, they may help their parents in fetching water from the spring and carrying small items while shifting to new locations.

d. Why do the Rautes have good knowledge of the forest and its ecosystem?

Rautes have good knowledge of the forest and its ecosystem because it is a part of their job to search for medicinal herbs, firewood and vegetables in the jungle.

e. Is the task division between male and female Rautes fair? Why?

Yes, the task division between male and female Rautes is fair because it helps them to be the part of the responsibility in the community so that they can earn a livelihood easily.

f. What is special about the hunting skills of the Rautes?

The special about the hunting skills of the Rautes is that they do not use guns or bows and arrows for hunting.

g. Name the festivals that the Rautes celebrate.

The festivals that the Rautes celebrate are Saune Sankranti, Dashain, Tihar, Chaite Dashain and Maghe Sankranti.

h. What should modern people learn from the Rautes?

From the Rautes, modern people should learn the ways how they preserve their tradition in the today's world.

Grammar II

B. Rewrite the following sentences with since or for. Use the clues in the brackets.

Example: I know Samim. (I came to this school)

I have known Samim since I came to this school.

a. Pawan lives in Tanahun. (he was born)

Pawan has been living in Tanahun since he was born.

b. Subin is unemployed. (last January)

Subin has been unemployed since last January.

c. Subash has a fever. (the last few days)

Shubas has been suffering from a fever for the last few days.

d. I want to go to Lumbini. (I was in grade five)

I have wanted to go to Lumbini since I was in grade five.

e. My brother is studying engineering. (three years)

My brother has been studying engineering for three years.

f. I am working in Bhanu Municipality. (last year)

I have been working in Bhanu Municipality since last year.

g. My cousin is in the army. (he was eighteen)

My cousin has been in the army since he was eighteen.

h. They are waiting for the bus. (half an hour)

They have been waiting for the bus for half an hour.

i. Krish is doing his homework. (two hours)

Krish has been doing his homework for two hours.

j. Pramila is going to dance classes. (a month)

Pramila has been dancing for a month.

Writing II

Write an essay on the effects junk foods have on children. 

Effects of Junk Food

Junk food refers to a type of food that is calorie-dense, and nutrient poor. It is now available all over the world. They have become the common and global culture of the people.

Junk foods can be seen everywhere; in grocery stores, department stores, fast food restaurants. Television advertisement makes such food looking appealing. These foods are high in calories, fat, sugar, salt or caffeine. They can cover, cereals, candies, chips, cookies, cheese, puffs, biscuits, noodles, French fries, gum, ice-cream, sodas, cold drinks and most sweet desserts. They have high satisfactory value that is why so many people consume it even though they know it is not healthy.

There are various problems with junk food. An increase in consumption of junk food is directly associated with the increase in obesity, heart diseases, high blood pressure, certain types of cancer and tooth decay. Fats from junk food trigger the brain to want more food. Mothers who eat junk food while pregnant or breast feeding have children who are prone to obesity. Children are also more prone to diabetes, raised cholesterol and high blood pressure. Additives and preservatives such as common food dyes can cause children to become more hyperactive and easily distracted than usual.

To sum up, junk foods taste good, and easily available. They contain little nutritious value, and are unhealthy. People should be discouraged to eat junk foods.