Unit 1 Tavel and Holidays: Poon Hill Yoga Trek in Nepal //Class 9 //Exercise//

 

Unit 1 Travel and Holidays: Poon Hill Yoga Trek in Nepal 

Glossary of the Text

Magnificent /mæɡˈnɪf.ɪ.sənt/ – extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive

Glaciers /ˈɡleɪ.sjərz/ – large masses of ice formed by snow accumulation and compression over time

Hotspots /ˈhɒt.spɒts/ – popular or significant places or locations

Astonished /əˈstɒn.ɪʃt/ – greatly surprised or impressed

Enchanting /ɪnˈtʃɑːn.tɪŋ/ – captivating; delightful or charming in a magical way

Flora /ˈflɔː.rə/ – plant life; the plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period

Spectacular /spɛkˈtæk.jʊ.lər/ – impressive or striking in appearance, effect, or scale

Match the words with their meanings.

     Column A         Column B

magnificent       vi. extremely attractive and impressive

glaciers              v. rivers of ice

hotspot               vii. a place of significant activity

astonished           ii. surprised; amazed

enchanting            i. charming

flora and fauna     iii. plants and animals

perennial               iv. everlasting; never-ending

B. Circle the best answer.

a. What are the visitors expected to achieve the most in this package holiday?

• i. amusement of panoramic mountain views and landscapes
• ii. plenty  physical activity in the lap of nature
• iii. self-transformation with Yoga in serene Nepali hill stations
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b. What will the visitors do on the first day of their tour?`

• i. go to Pokhara     ii. discuss the programme
• iii. practice Yoga for an hour
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c. Where will the visitors stay on the fourth day?

• i. at Tikhedhunga     ii. at Banthanti    iii. at Ghorepani 
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d. What is the destination of the visitors on the sixth day?

• i. Ghorepani     ii. Tadapani     iii. Deurali
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e. Which place will the tourists visit last as a part of the package?

• i. Ghandruk     ii.Nayapul      iii. Pokhara
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C. Answer the following questions.

a. Make a list of the advantages of the Yoga trek in the Nepali hilly region.

⇒ The advantages of the Yoga trek in the Nepali hilly region are listed below:

• The Yoga Trek provides a wonderful opportunity to witness the beauty of the mountain        range and the hidden treasures of Nepali culture.
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• This programme will help us integrate the principles of Yoga into your daily life with magnificent views of snow-capped Himalayas and glaciers.
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•  It supports and encourages a deep personal transformation process.

This adventure journey passes through many tourist hotspots and icy waterfalls which are very pleasant sights.

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b. Who can take part in this Yoga trek programme?

⇒ The programme is open to all experience levels and is a unique chance for those interested in the strengthening of the body, mind and soul.

c. What would you enjoy the most in Ghandruk if you were one of the visitors?

⇒ If I were one of the visitors, I would enjoy close-up views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre Himalayas.

d. How many days do the visitors do Yoga during the programme?

⇒ During the programme, the visitors do Yoga for five days.

e. How is the Yoga hour mainly managed every day in this holiday trek?

⇒ The Yoga hour is mainly managed in the morning and in the evening in the holiday trek. 

Grammar

A. Study the following sentences. 

 a.  A: Did you call your mother?

      B: Oops, I’ve forgotten! I’ll do it right now.

 b. I can't decide what to wear tonight. I think I'll wear my pink saree. 

 c. The bus will arrive here soon. 

 d. They have bought a lot of chocolates. They are going to have a party.

 e. The sky is overcast. It is going to rain.

 f. I'm meeting Jane at 8 o'clock on Saturday. 

 g.   A: We're having a party next Saturday. Would you like to come? 

       B: I'd love to, but I'm quite busy that day. 

 h. I’m visiting my grandparents next week.

 i. Are you doing anything interesting this weekend?

B. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.

a. It’s really hot here. …….a window.

i. I’ll open      ii. I’m opening 
⇒ I’ll open

b. I don’t have a bank account. ………. an account in Nepal Bank Ltd.

i. I’ll open   ii. I’m going to open

⇒ I’m going to open

c. A: Would you take tea or coffee?

    B: ……… coffee, please.

       i. I’ll have  ii. I’m going to have

⇒  I’ll have

d. I’ve decided that ……… to the class teacher about my family situation.

        i. I’ll speak ii. I’m going to talk

⇒  I’m going to talk

e. Next week, we ……….on Lake Rara.

       i. will boat ii. will be boating

⇒  will boat

f. I would love to go out with you tomorrow but ……… dinner with Dolma.

       i. I’ll have ii. I’m having

⇒  I’m having

g. I can’t come to class next Monday.………a tooth taken out.

       i. I’ll have      ii. I’m having

⇒ I’m having

Writing

Imagine that you are going on a trek during your vacation. What will you do on different days? Write a couple of paragraphs about your plans.