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  Reading An Open Letter to Mary Daly Working with words A. Find the words from the text for these meanings. The first letters have been  given for you. a. r…………. unwillingness or disinclination to do something b. r…………. preventing the expression or awareness of thoughts or desires c. m………... the infliction of serious damage on something d. g………... restricted to an isolated or segregated place, group, or situation e. h………... history viewed from a female or specifically feminist perspective f. g………... relating to the human or animal reproductive organs g. h………... surgical operations to remove all or part of the uterus h. p………... obsessively anxious, suspicious, or mistrustful i. e………... thrusting forward of abdominal organs through the abdominal wall B. Complete the chart.  Verb Noun Adjective                                                                                                                                                              

Reading Dediasporization: Homeland and Hostland Working with words A. Find the words from the text that have the following meanings. The first  letter of the word has been given. a. sojourner a person who resides temporarily in a place b. t……………… existing in or involving different countries c. remittance a sum of money sent in payment or as a gift d. a……………… the process of allowing somebody to become a part of a country or community e. m……………… a name or a word that is not appropriate or accurate f. c……………… to give somebody an award or a particular honor or right g. d……………… not active or growing now but able to become active h. p……………… the act of treating somebody in a cruel and unfair way C. Write the number of syllables and mark the stressed syllable of the following  words. certificate, holiday, zoology, photographic, geography, curiosity, mechanically, characteristics, examination, negotiation, paraphrase, paradoxically, territoriality Grammar Would/Used to A. Make sentences from th

  Reading A Life of Sound and Silence Working with words A. Find the single words for the following definitions. The words are  given in the jumbled letters at the end. a. A person who hates or distrusts mankind ………. imaseponrth b. A sensation of noise, such as a ringing or roaring ………. stiniunt c. An examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death…..osyaput d. A musical composition or movement for five instruments or voices…..itqneut e. A severe life-threatening illness caused by a bacterium. ….. simetining f. An object that directs one's attention away from something else….nodsitstarc g. The action or process of becoming impaired or inferior in quality, functioning, or condition………… nedotietraroi h. Failing to perceive something……… ntpimepcirepe i. A hearing disorder that makes it hard to deal with everyday sounds…………sihpyraesuc j. A bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact………….. pysslihi B. Put the musical instruments into different categories as be

  Reading Train to Pakistan Working with words A. What do the underlined words in the following sentences mean? Tick the  best answer. a. The shouting and clamor would continue until long after the train had left  the station. i. clapping ii. music iii.a loud and confused noise iv. train whistle b. There were dozens outside perched precariously on footboards holding on  the door handles. i. not securely ii. carefully iii. joyfully iv. prudently c. The book had gone round the compartment for scrutiny. i. appreciation ii. examination iii. entertainment iv. religious ritual d. But Jugga had run away, absconded. i. committed suicide ii. killed a fellow friend iii. surrendered iv. hid somewhere secretly e. His countrymen’s code of morals had always puzzled him, with his  anglicized way of looking at things. i. characteristics of Indians ii. characteristics of English iii. characteristics of Pakistani iv. characteristics of Aryans f. Iqbal felt a little silly for coming out with these platit

Fantasy Reading The Romance of a Busy Broker  Working with words A. Match the following words with their definitions. a. snappy i. a lady whose job is to take care of a building such as a school or a block of flats b. discretion ii. happening only for short periods c. radiant iii. irritable and inclined to speak sharply d. irresolute iv. a very small spot e. brusque v. a quiet period between times of activity f. fitful vi. the ability to behave without causing embarrassment or attracting too much attention g. harlequin vii. showing great happiness, love, or health h. lull viii. not able to decide what to do i. janitress ix. a humorous character in some traditional plays j. speck x. using very few words and sounding rude B. Consult a dictionary or search over the internet and write definitions of the following terminologies used in the stock market. a. Liquidity : a high volume of activity in a market. b. IPO : An initial public offering (IPO) refers to the process of offering shares of

  Reading A Journey Back in Time! Working with words A. The words in the crossword puzzle are from the text. Find them from the  text to solve the puzzle based on the clues given below. Across 1. outdated, of or relating to the Middle Ages 3. the character and atmosphere of a place 6. highly decorated 7. beat with a strong, regular rhythm; survive 10. with the agreement of all people involved 11. the destructive effects of something Down 1. a large city 2. wandering from place to place without any purpose 4. an unpleasant place; a place of extreme misery 5. an active revolt or uprising 8. paved with cobbles 9. prosperous and growing; flourishing B. Look up the meanings of the following words in your dictionary. Amenities : a desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place. Exquisite : extremely beautiful and delicate. Etiquette : the customary code of polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profession or group. Accommodation : a room, group of rooms,

  Reading “I am Sorry”- The Hardest Three Words to Say Working with words A. Pair the following words as opposites. despair, kind, fresh, strange, normal, fierce, hope, selfish, corrupt, stale, familiar, eccentric, gentle, generous, cruel, honest B. By adding a suitable suffix to each word in the table, form another word as in the examples below. Examples : willing - willingness; heart - hearty; strength - strengthen Into noun open-minded -  Open-mindedness accommodate -  Accommodation rehearse -  Rehearsal transgress -  Transgression angry -  Anger mix -  Mixing Into adjective pain - painful differ - different behave -  behavioristic remark - remarkable indifference -  indifferent thought - thoughtful  Into verb less -  Lessen sure -  Ensure real -  Realize glory -  Glorify power -  Powers prison -  imprison Grammar Connectives USAGE CONNECTIVE WORDS addition of ideas and, also, besides, further, furthermore, too, more

Reading After the World Trade Centre Working with words A. Match the words with their definitions/meanings. a. passion i. like an uncle b. surveillance ii. powerful attraction c. integrity iii. the power or ability of a material to return to its original form, position, etc., after being bent, compressed, or stretched d. avuncular iv. any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate e. livelihood v. an unobstructed and wide view of an extensive area in all directions f. fascination vi. an idea, practice, or object that is perceived as new g. innovation vii. the removal of people or things from an endangered area h. panorama viii. continuous observation of a place, person, group, or ongoing activity in order to gather information i. resilience ix. a means of supporting one’s existence j. evacuation x. the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished B. Define the following professionals. One has been done for you. architect, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, aerospace

  Reading The Medusa and the Snail What is Medusa?  It is described as winged human females with living venomous snakes in place of hair.  Working with words A. Read the text and tick the best alternative to fill in the gaps. a. Persons who are related to you and who live after you, such as your child or grandchild are called …….. i. relatives ii. descendants iii. siblings b. ‘…………...’ means to turn or spin around and around quickly i. Twirl ii. Fold iii. Fetter c. ……….. are proteins which contain oligosaccharide chains (glycans) attached to amino acid side-chains i. Glycoproteins ii. Legumes iii. Meat products d. ………. are carbohydrate-binding proteins that are highly specific for sugar groups that are part of other molecules and so cause agglutination of particular cells. i. Lactose ii. Legumes iii. Lectins e. ….are abnormal tissue growths that most often look like small, flat bumps or tiny mushroom-like stalks found in the phylum Cnidaria and the medusa. i. Polyps ii. Buds iii. Tulip

  Reading On Walking Working with words A. Find the words from the text which have the following meanings. a. a wave-like motion b. to make or do something again exactly in the same way c. decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse d. a bright, smooth surface e. the feeling of having no energy and enthusiasm f. a state of noise, commotion and confusion g. being alone, often by choice h. to regard with respect, often tinged with awe i. said in a way that is not direct, so that the real meaning is not immediately clear B. Find the meaning of the following words from a dictionary. Sophisticated - having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture. Conscious - aware of and responding to one's surroundings. Blistering - (of heat) intense. Proximity -nearness in space, time, or relationship. Invisible - unable to be seen. Grammar Passive voice A. Study the following sentences. Sheela gave Mi

Reading Presenting Yourself Working with words A. Complete the sentences with the correct words from the box below. position | redundant | professional | referee | verification consultant | competence | opportunity | imperative | achievement a. You must learn about 2000 Kanji to develop competence  in the spoken Japanese language. b. I can type both English and Nepali but not as fast as professional  typists. c. When she was in class eight, she got the opportunity  to participate in a national painting competition. d. The Prime Minister gave a long list of his achievement . e. He spent many years in jail before reaching the position  of a minister. f. About fifty workers were made because of the financial crisis in the factory. g. He is affiliated to the World Bank as a senior  consultant.  h. They registered my application after making  verification of my documents. i. I requested my teacher to be my referee  in my CV.  j. To make our country self-sustained in food production is an im