1What does ADB stand for?
2Does this organisation work in Nepal?
3Fill in the gaps with correct words or phrases from the text: (a) The ......... works under the direction of the ADB President. (b) The organisation emphasises its activities in the areas where it has ...... (c) It provides ....... for policy makers in its developing member countries. (d) The basis for research topics are ADB's ......... (e) ADBI has close relations with various ......... think tanks.
4What does ADBI stand for?
5Who is this organisation supported by?
6State any two objectives of ADBI.
7How does ADBI run its programmes?
8What do ADBI's research programmes contribute to?
9What are the forms of ADBI's capacity-building and training programmes?
10How does it distribute its research results and outputs?
11Name any three international organisations that are working in Nepal, and talk about their objectives and functions.
12Find the words from the text and solve the crossword puzzle. Across: (2) a medium where people exchange their opinions and ideas, (3) a plan to achieve a particular purpose, (4) utilisation of a decision, (6) a common opinion, (7) a large official meeting, (8) view point. Down: (1) working with another group of people, (3) a meeting for discussion, (5) a formal plan.
13Consult a dictionary and identify the pronunciation of these words in British and American English: knowledge, poverty, government, officer, responsibility, advantage, expert, conference, topic, economic.
14Make as many sentences as possible from the table of purpose expressions.
15Fill in the blanks with because, because of, so that, to, for, although or in spite of: (a) ........... it rained heavily, we played the football match. (b) We couldn't enjoy the trekking much ............ the snowfall. (c) ........... all our efforts, we couldn't run the programme smoothly. (d) Deepak went back to the village ............. he could enjoy a pleasant life there. (e) He went to hospital ......... see a doctor. (f) I bought an envelope .......... sending a letter. (g) I could not attend my classes yesterday .......... I was feeling unwell. (h) Suprima accepted the job .......... the salary, which was quite low. (i) I could not get to sleep ......... the noise. (j) I managed to get to sleep .......... there was a lot of noise.
16Find the words from the letter and complete the sentences: (a) I really admire you for your ......... explanation. (b) An ......... person can, no doubt, see many positive things at a glance. (c) The work was done with a professional ......... (d) Please make every ......... to arrive on time. (e) Parents are ......... proud of their children's achievements.
17Where does Anil Gurung live?
18Why is Anil Gurung writing this letter?
19Why is her new position an opportunity for Mrs Rai?
20What does Anil Gurung expect from Mrs Rai as the chief editor?
21How can you say that Anil Gurung is a helpful person?
22What could be the relationship between Mrs Rai and Anil Gurung?
23Have you ever sent a letter of congratulations to anybody? Why did you send it? Share your experiences and feelings.
24Look at the picture and guess the answers: (a) Who do you think they are? (b) What do you think they are talking about?
25Listen to the audio and complete the tasks: tick the things the girl is demanding, choose the correct alternatives, and answer the questions in not more than four words.
26What gadgets would you like to use to support your studies? How would you use them? Draw a mindmap and tell your friends.
27Join the pairs of sentences with the connectives given in brackets: (a) I couldn't sleep. I was tired. (despite) (b) They have little money. They are living happily. (even though) (c) He went to the tap. He wanted to bring a pail of water. (in order to) (d) I enjoyed the film. The story was not very good. (though) (e) We live in the same colony. We hardly meet each other. (in spite of) (f) I was not wet. I had an umbrella. (because) (g) I ate all the food. It was not very tasty. (although) (h) He went to the bank. He could cash the cheque. (so that)
28Design a similar advertisement for a calculator, a mobile phone or a watch, using headline, picture or illustration, features, offer and warranty.
29Write a message of congratulations to your neighbour who has received a full scholarship to complete his or her studies.
30Imagine that your uncle or aunt has been elected as the Mayor or Chairperson of your Municipality or Rural Municipality. Write a formal message of congratulations to him or her to be published in a newspaper.
31Collect information about any one of the international organisations working in Nepal and prepare a short profile for it. Include relevant pictures and illustrations.
32What is the difference between because and because of? Give one example of each.
33What is a think tank, and why is ADBI called the think tank of ADB?
34When should you use so that instead of to for expressing purpose?
35Name the nine objects from the speaking task and say what each is used for.
36How is a message of congratulations different from a letter of congratulations?