Grade VIII
Unit 1: A tour to the central zoo
A. Match the following words in column A with their meaning in column B.
Column A Column B
a. tour iii. a visit to a place
b. board iv. to get on or into the vehicle
c. explore i. to travel to or around a place 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 the following questions.
a. What time do the students need to arrive at school?
Answer: The students need to arrive at school at 9 am.
b. How long will it take them to reach the zoo from their school?
Answer: It will take 30 minutes for them to reach the zoo from their school.
c. Why do you think the teacher will take the students’ attendance twice?
Answer: I think the teacher will take students’ attendance twice to verify the student number or to make sure that no one is lost during the tour.
d. Why do you think the students will explore the zoo in animal groups?
Answer: I think the students will explore the zoo in animal groups because they can visit their respective group of animals in detail and share ideas later.
e. Who should the students contact if they have any problem during the tour?
Answer: The students should contact Mrs. Karki if they have any problem 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.
During our educational tour to Janakpur, the most exciting activity for me was visiting the Janaki Temple. I was amazed by its beautiful architecture and peaceful surroundings. We learned many interesting facts about Goddess Sita and the history of the temple. The most memorable moment was when we got to participate in the aarti inside the temple. The sound of bells, the chanting, and the colour-ful lights made the experience truly special. We also enjoyed exploring the Mithila art around the city. The tour helped me learn about our culture and appreciate our heritage more deeply.