Unit:
1 (Reading II)
A Request Letter
Reading, Grammar & Writing Exercise
A. The meanings of some of the
words from the above letter are given below. The words are scrambled.
Unscramble and write them.
a. having qualities that you admire and respect -admirable
b. not having enough of something - lacking
c. tools needed for a particular purpose – equipment
d. large in area, amount, etc. – vast
e. the programmes used by a computer - software
B. Answer these questions.
a. Who wrote the letter?
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The letter was written by the students of Grade 8.
b. Who is the letter addressed to?
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The letter is addressed to the Headteacher of Adarsha Secondary School.
c. Why are the students of Grade 8
grateful to the headteacher?
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The students of Grade 8 are grateful to the headteacher because they have
successfully established a computer lab at their school.
d. Why are the students very happy about
the computer lab?
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The students are very happy about the computer lab because it provides them
with the most up-to-date learning devices and helps them gain technological
knowledge.
e. List the three issues the students
talk about.
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The three issues the students talk about are:
– Insufficient number of computers in the lab
– Only a few computers have the required software
installed, limiting their learning
– The lab does not have an internet connection,
preventing access to the vast world of knowledge and information
C. Mention a problem you are
facing at your school. How is it affecting your study? Discuss with your
friends.
One problem that we are currently facing at our
school is a lack of access to reliable and up-to-date study materials. This
issue has been affecting our ability to study effectively and hampering our
academic progress.
The lack of reliable study materials poses a
significant challenge to us as students. Without access to comprehensive and
accurate resources, it becomes difficult to fully grasp and understand the
concepts taught in class. We often find ourselves relying solely on outdated
textbooks or incomplete notes, which can lead to confusion and gaps in our
understanding of the subject matter.
This problem has a direct impact on our study habits
and performance. It becomes harder to prepare for exams and assignments since
we don't have access to the most relevant information or updated materials. It
also limits our ability to explore topics in depth or conduct research for
projects and presentations. As a result, our learning experience becomes
restricted, and we may not be able to achieve our full potential.
To address this issue, it is crucial for us to
discuss it with our friends and collectively find potential solutions. We can
start by voicing our concerns to our teachers, school administrators, or even
forming a student-led committee to advocate for better access to study
materials. It's important to communicate the challenges we are facing and
emphasize the impact it has on our education.
Additionally, we can explore alternative resources
outside of the school's library or textbooks. Online platforms, educational
websites, and digital libraries can provide supplementary study materials that
are more up-to-date and comprehensive. Collaborating with our peers and sharing
study resources or notes can also help mitigate the problem to some extent.
By actively engaging in conversations with our
friends and seeking solutions together, we can create awareness about the issue
and work towards improving the availability and quality of study materials at
our school. Ultimately, addressing this problem will contribute to enhancing
our study experience and academic performance.
Grammar II
A. These sentences are from
the letter. Complete them with the missing words.
a. Grade eight students are
grateful for the computer lab.
b. The lab is equipped with
the most up-to-date learning devices.
c. It helps us gain
technological knowledge too.
d. Only a few computers have
the required software installed..
e. This limits our
learning.
B. Rearrange the jumbled words
to form correct sentences in Simple present.
a. work/he/in a department store.
He works in a department store.
b. Suman/at the weekend / do his
laundry.
Suman does his laundry at the weekend.
c. my friends and I/once a month/go to
the cinema.
My friends and I go to the cinema once a month.
d. give/nice gift/a/me/my
neighbour/never.
My neighbor never gives me a nice gift.
e. playing/always/love/the guitar/Akash.
Akash always loves playing the guitar.
f. a doctor/mother/be/my.
My mother is a doctor.
g. drive/she/always/too fast/her
scooter.
She always drives her scooter too fast.
h. the day/a lot of/work/people/during.
During the day, a lot of people work.
i. where/your brother/work?
Where does your brother work?
j. what time/your sister/every day/get
up?
What time does your sister get up every day?
B. Complete the following text
using the present simple form of the verbs in the brackets.
Peter Hanson starts
his day at 7:00. He has his breakfast in the
kitchen with all the family. He likes orange
juice, toast, and milk. He always has an apple:
his mother believes “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” After breakfast, Peter makes his bed and tidies up
his bedroom. He gets ready for lessons. He
mustn’t be late, his mother is very strict. At
8:00, the other Hanson kids start their lessons.
At midday, they have their lunch. Then, it’s
sports time: they love playing basketball,
in-line skating, and skateboarding. After a refreshing shower, the famous
Hanson brothers rehearse till dinner because
their fans are very demanding: they want every detail to be okay. Peter and his brothers do not have dinner with their parents as their father
is always late. Their mother does not like it
very much. So, on weekends, they are always together.
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