Unit 10: Interpreting Graphs, Charts and Diagrams

1. Enrich Your Vocabulary 
1. Choose the synonym (s) of the underlined word(s). 

1. John greeted his friend with a warm smile and firm handshake.
   C. Welcomed
2. The old man grasped his young grandson’s hand tightly, so he couldn’t run onto the road.
   B. Held
3. I’m interested in learning more about the customs of other countries.
   C. Traditions
4. Remember, when you meet Mr Robin, he doesn’t like any physical contact.
   B. Touching

2. Choose the best options and fill in the blanks. 

1. A nod can be used to greet someone or to show agreement.
2. Jimba stuck out his hand towards the woman, but she refused to shake it.
3. Ken hurt his back after his deep bow to the foreign visitor.
4. The styles in this store range from old-fashioned to modern.
5. Getting down on your knees is a ritual to honour the dead in this country
• Read and Tick
1. Read the text again, and tick the best answers.
2. What is the text mainly about?
   = The wide range of greeting customs in the world
3. Which of the following is true?
   = The number of times people kiss on the cheek varies. 
4. How do most people in New Zealand greet each other?
   = With a handshake 
5. How do people greet in India and Nepal?
   = By saying Namaskar/Namaste 
6. How do Saudi Arabians greet people?
   = Men might hug and kiss each other (but not a woman) on the cheek. 

2. Read the text again and fill in the blanks with the following words.
   If you are travelling to another country, you should learn a bit about its customs before you go there. This includes getting to know the proper form of greeting people. It can differ a lot. If you go to America, don’t be surprised if someone shakes your hand. In Japan, people might bow when they greet. Finally, if you travel to Saudi Arabia, men might hug and kiss each other (but not a woman), on the cheek.

3. Read and Answer
   Read the text again, and answer these questions.
1. How do Nepalese greet each other?
   = The Nepalese greet each other bending or nodding and saying Namaste or Namaskar joining palms together as if praying.
2. What are the different ways of greeting people in the USA, Canada and Japan?
   = In the USA, people shake hands firmly and make direct eye contact and in Canada when people first meet, they often shake hands and introduce themselves by stating their name.
3. What do greetings reflect?
   = Greetings reflect people’s customs.
4. What is the significance of understanding other’s cultures?
   = Cultures teach us how to assimilate into society. They also help us to know each other’s way of life. Moreover, learning about other’s cultures can be a reliable tool for keeping peace and social harmony.
5. Supply a suitable title to the text.
   = Greeting Cultures Around the World

GRAMMAR

Now complete the sentences using the appropriate forms of the verbs in brackets.

1. Manila got to the office early in the morning. Eight hours later she’s still there.
   = Manila has been working for eight hours.
2. Rajnarayan rang Neha thirty minutes ago, they are still on the phone.
   = Rajnarayan and Neha have been talking (talk) for thirty minutes.
3. Ruby was cutting vegetables. They are ready to cook now.
   = Ruby has cut (cut) vegetables.
4. Susmita walked to school an hour ago. She is at school now.
   = Susmita has arrived (arrive) at school.
5. Agrim entered the examination hall three hours ago. He is still inside.
   = Agrim has been solving (solve) problems for three hours.

1. Complete the following sentences with suitable words choosing from the text above: (page 121)

1. As he always cheats her, she vows never to speak to him. 
2. Hermit lives a very simple life for religious reasons. 
3. It’s immoral to steal. 
4. He couldn’t escape from the prison. 
5. People feel that there is a lack of spiritual values in the modern world. 
6. It is really difficult to earn reputation as an honest person.
1. Rewrite the following sentences in the right order as they occur in the story. (page 122)
1. There lived a great hermit. 
2. He was famous for telling the truth as he had promised not to tell a lie.
3. One evening, a robber was chasing a merchant to rob him.
4. To get away from the robber, the merchant ran towards the forest where the hermit was living alone.
5. He hid in the jungle.
6. Nobody had seen him, except the hermit.
7. The robber came to the hermit’s cottage and greeted him.
8. He asked him whether he had seen somebody running away.
9. The hermit knew that the robber was going to rob the merchant.
10. He faced a big problem because he was in a dilemma.
11. He had to decide whether he should follow the path of truthfulness or nonviolence. .

2. Complete the sentences about you. (page 123)

1. I have never eaten an octopus. 
2. b. I visited the Pashupatinath temple when I was a child. 
3. I passed out SEE xix months ago.
4. I have been studying Nepali since my childhood. 
5. I haven’t gambled any bet yet. 
1. Write correct or incorrect against the following sentences.
1. He speaks three languages. 
2. She is having a baby next month.
3. I was composing a poem when you called.
4. What have you done with my pen? I can’t find it.
5. What are you doing tonight?