Matric Notes Class 10th English Book Exercise Chapter 2 Chinese New Year Grammar Writing Skills

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Grammar

Definition of Collective Noun:

A collective nouns group of persons, places or things that sometimes function as unit e.g.

• Noun Collective Noun
• Actors Company
• Cards Pack
• Islands Group
• Friends Party

Collective Nouns

A. Fill in the blanks with the correct collective nouns.

Gang, crowd, committee, class, crew, audience, family

1. It is typical for a Chinese __ to make eight to nine dishes for the New Year’s Eve dinner.

Ans. It is typical for a Chinese family to make eight to nine dishes for the New year’s Eve dinner.

2. The __ applauded heartily at the end of the concert.

Ans. The audience applauded heartily at the end of the concert.

3. The __ has just had a Physics lesson.

Ans. The class has just had a Physics lesson.

4. The __ of robbers was arrested by the police.

Ans. The gang of robbers was arrested by the police.

5. A __ of people gathered at the accident sight.

Ans. A crowd of people gathered at the accident sight.

6. The __ took many important decisions at its monthly meeting.

Ans. The committee took many important decisions at its monthly meeting.

7. The __ of Pakistan Air Force looked smart in their uniform.

Ans. The crew of Pakistan Air Force looked smart in their uniform.

Use of Must / Mustn’t

Strong Obligation: Must All cleaning must be finished before New Year’s Day.

Strong Prohibition: Mustn’t         Mother: “You mustn’t play with matches.”

B. Fill in with must or mustn’t.

1. She __ eat so much sugar.

Ans. She mustn’t eat so much sugar.

2. Students__ pass an entrance examination to study at this school.

Ans. Students must pass an entrance examination to study at this school.

3. You __ watch so much television.

Ans. You mustn’t watch so much television.

4. He __ take some medicine for that cough.

Ans. He must take some medicine for that cough.

5. Visitors __ smoke.

Ans. Visitors mustn’t smoke.

PRESENT INDEFINITE AND PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSES

C. Make the present indefinite or present continuous sentences.

1. You (not / like) __ chocolate.

Ans. You do not like chocolate.

2. She (not/ study) __ at the moment.

Ans. She is not studying at the moment.

3. They (not / eat) __ rice every day.

Ans. They do not eat rice every day.

4. We (not / work) __ now.

Ans. We are not working now.

5. It (rain) __ a lot here.

Ans. It rains a lot here.

6. I (go) __ on a holiday tomorrow.

Ans. I am going on a holiday tomorrow.

D. Punctuate the following paragraph.

on the eve of the chinese new year it is customary to visit relatives and partake in a large dinner where a number of specific foods are served it is typical for a chinese family to make eight to nine dishes for the new yearsdinner because in chinese the word eight means prosperity and the word nine means long-lasting

Ans. On the eve of the Chinese New Year it is customary to visit relatives and partake in a large dinner where a large number of specific foods are served. It is typical for a Chinese family to make eight to nine dishes for the New Year’s Eve dinner because in Chinese language the word “eight” means “prosperity” and the word “nine” means “long-lasting”.

Writing Skills

A. Summarize the lesson by arranging the celebrations of “Chinese New Year” Chronologically.

Ans. Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is a holiday that celebrates the beginning of a new year according to the Chinese lunar calendar. It is considered to be one of the most important holidays for Chinese families. The Chinese New Year starts between January 21st and February 20th. Prior to the first day of the New Year it is customary for families to thoroughly clean their houses. Another popular custom is to hang up signs and postures on doors and windows with the Chinese word “fu” written on them. On the eve of the Chinese New Year it is customary to visit relatives and partake in a large dinner where a number of specific foods are served. It is a traditional practice for adults to give children little red envelopes filled with money in order to symbolize wealth and prosperity for the coming year. Every year is associated with one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. Chinese New Year is a time when the family should come together in order to give thanks for the year that has passed, and reinvigorate themselves for the coming year.

B. Write an essay on “Our Cultural Festivals” (220-250 words)

Our Cultural Festivals

Basant:

With the advent of spring, Basant Festival is celebrated witn pomp and show in mid February every year in Lahore. In other words this is the spring festival.

Now a days people of Lahore enjoy it by kite flying competition and by visiting the shrine of saint Madho Lal Hussain, where they assemble to pay their benediction. Lahore is becoming the main focal point for the celebration of this festival in Pakistan. Peoples traditionally fly kites on the roofs of their buildings.

MelaChiraghan (Festival of lamps): (Last week of March)

MelaChiraghan (festival of lamps) a mega event for the people of Punjab and especially for Lahorites is celebrated with traditional fervor and activities at the shrine of the renowned Sufi Shah Hussain. This festival is held for 1 week outside the Shahlimar Gardens, Lahore.

Shandur Polo Festival:

Traditional polo tournament between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit is held on the highest polo ground of the world. The Shandur Pass (Chitral district). A tent village along Shandur Lake is set up in cooperation with the local administration.

Utchal: (15-16 July)

This event is celebrated by Kalash people in Kalash Valley, Chitral. It is celebrated to mark the harvest of wheat and barley. The celebration lasts for two days dancing, singing, and feasting being its main features.

Lok Mela: (1st week of October, for one week)

The festival presents a unique opportunity to watch the culture and craft of the whole country at one place. This Folk Festival is held for one week at Islamabad. It includes folk music, songs music contests, folk dances, craftsmen at work, exhibition and sale of handicrafts.

National Horse & Cattle Show Lahore: (3rd week of November for 05 days)

It is held at Fortress Stadium, Lahore. Cattle races, cattle dances, tent-pegging, tattoo show, folk music, dances, bands, cultural floats and folk games are organized here.

The show has been described as an eloquent expression of Pakistan’s heritage and an authentic account of its agricultural and industrial achievements.

A large number of the spectators are interested in watching and appreciating the best breeds of livestock. Many derive pleasure by watching other activities such as display parade of animals, military band, and rhythmically physical exercise by the children.

Today it is an international event to which some dignitaries from abroad and visitors and foreign tourists came to see it. The organizing committee comprises of representatives of a number of agencies including army, rangers, police, industrialists and the art councils.