Class 8 English | Unit 1 Solution | A Tour to Central Zoo

Unit 1

Reading I

A Tour to Central Zoo

A. Match the words in column A with their meanings in column B.

a. tour - iii. a visit to a place

b. board- iv. to get on or into a vehicle ii. any animal that can live both on land and in water

c. explore- i. to travel to or around an area to learn about it

d. grand - v. large and important

e. amphibian- ii. any animal that can live both on land and in water

B. Answer these questions.

a. What time do the students need to arrive at school?

The students need to arrive at school at 9:00 a.m.

b. How long will it take them to reach the zoo from their school?

It will take them 45 minutes to reach the zoo from their school.

c. Why do you think the teacher will take the students' attendance twice?

The teacher might take the students' attendance twice to ensure that all students are present and accounted for both at the school before leaving and at the zoo before returning.

d. Why do you think the students will explore the zoo in animal groups?

The students will explore the zoo in animal groups to enhance their learning experience and focus on specific animals or types of animals during the exploration.

e. Who should the students contact if they have any problem during the tour?

The students should contact their teacher or the tour organizer if they have any problems during the tour.

C. You might have been to an educational tour from your school. Share the most exciting activity you had during the tour.

Last month, our school took us on a super fun trip to an adventure park. The best part of the day was when we tackled the high ropes course. We had to cross wobbly bridges and climb on shaky platforms. It was challenging, but we learned to never give up and help each other along the way. The adventure park had other exciting things too, like rock climbing walls and super-fast water slides. We laughed, played, and made memories that we'll never forget.

Grammar I

A. Change the following statements into yes/no questions.

a. They could rescue the victims.

Could they rescue the victims?

b. Linda can win the match.

Can Linda win the match?

c. Your mother can drive a car.

Can your mother drive a car?

d. You could help me.

Could you help me?

e. He would suggest a solution to a problem.

Would he suggest a solution to a problem?

f. They would do social work.

Would they do social work?

g. Your father would take us to the park.

Would your father take us to the park?

h. You could come to meet me.

Could you come to meet me?

B. Fill in the blanks using can, could and would. Use negation if necessary.

a. I ...........go to the party last night because I was sick.

could

b. A: ..... Ganesh cook Thakali food? B: Yes, he can.

Can

c. My sister .......ride a bike last year, but now she .......

could

d. If I had a car, I ........drive it around the city.

would

e. Lots of dinosaurs walked on land, but some ....... fly or even swim.

could

e. I wish they ....... take us to visit a new place.

would

f. I ...... read without my reading glasses. Where are they?

can't

g. I ........rather go to the cinema today.

would